Vol. 1 Issue 1 • October 2023
AMETUR Official Newsletter of the Campus Ministry Team
Reflection on God’s love: by Mr. Donnie Midkiff, Campus Minister The Gospel reading from Matthew, Chapter 22 (1-14) shows Jesus, once again, speaking to the chief priest and elders by using parables. Jesus spoke in parables to convey deep messages on multiple levels. In the parable, Jesus likens heaven to a large joyous feast that all are invited to attend. The King in the parable is God, and his servants are the prophets that preceded Jesus's coming to earth. As fallen men and women, we often do not accept Jesus’ initial invitation to eternal happiness. We sometimes choose to indulge temporary urges or simply ignore his invitation, rather than experience the everlasting joy that Jesus offers. Nevertheless, Jesus persists, continuing his pursuit of us. His love for us knows no bounds, and he will invite all, saints and sinners alike, to partake in his great feast. Jesus’ love for us transcends our ability to comprehend its depth. We see at the end of the parable, that the King's servants notice a guest not “appropriately dressed”. This is meant to convey that we are not to be lukewarm in our desire to love the Lord. We are called to love the Lord as he loves us. We can not say with one breath that we desire eternal life with our Lord and with the next deny him or refuse to live our lives in a way that pleases the Lord. All that Jesus desires is that we freely return His love. It doesn’t matter how many times we turn our backs in sin. As long as we truly repent, are sincere in our desire for forgiveness, and long to love the Lord with all our heart, we all will be saved.
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This issue: Reflections
Page 01 News from the Brothers
Page 02 Retreat Recap
Page 02 Upcoming Events
Page 03 Mass Schedule
Page 03 Service Opportunities
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Congratulations to Bro. Bernie for being elected as a delegate to the Provincial Chapter! Congratulations to Bro. Mark Hilton on being elected as a voting member of the Synod.
"We are not here to teach boys how to make a living, but how to make a life." BRO. MARTIN HERNANDEZ, S.C. Our 8th graders recently attended their Day of Reflection at St. Stanislaus in Bay St. Louis, MS. The day began with a prayer service in the Branton Chapel with a reflection from senior Myles Monzon and a vocations talk from Bro. Bernie. When students arrived at St. Stanislaus, they were able to visit the Brother's cemetery, have silent reflection time on the pier, and learn all about who the Brothers of the Sacred Heart are, and their charism. Special thanks to St. Stanislaus for being a great host!
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COMING UP NEXT! Freshman Retreat - 10/25 Parents Club Rosary - 11/1 All Saints Day liturgy - 11/1 School-wide reconciliation - 11/28 & 11/29
upcoming Mass dedications Thursday, October 19th Birthday Mass Thursday, October 26th Band Mass Thursday, November 2nd Open House Mass
Senior Retreat - 12/3 & 12/4
*all Thursday masses are in the Branton Chapel at 7:25 AM
Immaculate Conception liturgy - 12/8
Do you have a special intention? Clickhere to submit a prayer request so you and your intentions can be remembered in our daily prayers
Monthly Novenas November - Immaculate Conception Novena; Christ the King Novena December - Christmas Novena; Holy Family Novena
Saints Feast Days October 17th - St. Ignatius of Antioch October 22nd - St. Pope John Paul II November 3rd - St. Martin De Porres December 6th - St. Nicholas of Myra December 26th - St. Stephen the Martyr
Adoration Every Friday and upon request
Special thanks to our 2023-2024 student ministers and eucharistic ministers! If you would like to be involved in the student ministry team, please see Mr. Nash or Mr. Ourso!
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Galatians 5:13 "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."
Servant Leadership Special thanks to Ryder Rousselle, Sam Ricks, Kamber Keller, and Felipe Pineda for their hard work with SOUL Community in beautifying the area and planting their 8,000th tree!
Upcoming service opportunities! For all service hour opportunities below, please contact Ms. Leslie Dunn at ldunn@jeffparish.net or (504-736-6971)
Sensory Spooktacular - 10/21 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Terrytown Playground Friday Night Dance Party - 10/27 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Ree Alario Special Needs Center Goblins & Ghouls Dance Party - 10/27 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Ree Alario Special Needs Center Thanksgiving Holiday Camp - 11/20-11/22 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ree Alario Special Needs Center
For all service hour opportunities below, please contact Mr. Chris McCabe cmccabe@brothermartin.com
St. Edwards the Confessor Cochon de Lait 10/20-10/22 St. Cletus Fall Festival 10/20-10/22 St. Pius Fall Fest 10/28 Catholic Charities Food for Seniors 10/28 ; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk 10/28; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM St. Charles Borromeo Auction
10/28 from 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM St. Gabriel the Archangel - Feed the Hungry 10/21; 8:30 AM 5029 Louisa Dr. New Orleans, La. 70126
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