November Calendar

Nov. 1: All Saints Day / Christus Schumpert’s “Run with the Nuns”
Nov. 2: Daylight Savings Time Ends / All Souls Day
Nov 3: Martin de Porres, religious
Nov. 4: Election Day / Priest Retirement Board Meeting, Catholic Center, 11:00am
Nov 6: Holy Hour for Vocations, St. Joseph Church, Shreveport, following 5:45pm mass
Nov. 9: Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Nov. 10: Catholic Connection Deadline for December Issue / Leo the Great, pope, doctor
Nov. 11: Editorial Board Meeting, Catholic Center. 10:00am / Veteran’s Day / Martin of Tours, bishop
Nov. 12: Protecting God’s Children, Catholic Center, 6:00pm / Josaphat, bishop
Nov. 13: Western & Southern Deaneries Lay Advocate Meeting, Catholic Center, 5:00pm / Frances Xavier Cabrini, virgin
Nov. 15: Sr. High Youth Rally, St. Joseph Church, Shreveport, 9:00am / Second Collection: Campaign for Human Development / Albert the Great, bishop, doctor
Nov. 16: Second Collection: Campaign for Human Development
Nov. 17: Elizabeth of Hungary, religious
Nov. 18: Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops Meeting, Baton Rouge / Dedication of he Basilicas of St. Peter & St. Paul in Rome
Nov. 20: Serra Club Meeting, Catholic Center, 12:00pm
Nov. 21: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Nov. 22: Cecilia, virgin, martyr
Nov. 23: Christ the King Sunday
Nov. 24: Catholic Schools Thanksgiving Holiday Begins / Andrew Dung-Lac, priest, martyr and companions
Nov. 25: Annual Business Meeting for Clergy and College of Consultors Meeting, Catholic Center, 8:30am / Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr
Nov. 26: Feast of St. John Berchmans
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving
Catholic Center closed for Thanksgiving
Nov. 28: Catholic Center closed for Thanksgiving
Nov. 30: First Sunday of Advent

 


Contents

> From the Chancellor by Christine Rivers

> Bishop Michael Duca's November 2008 Schedule

> Eastern Deanery Blessing of the Graves

> Upcoming Events

> La Reflexion del Obispo por Obispo Michael Duca

> Bishop's Reflection by Bishop Michael Duca

> Campaign for Human Development by Fr. David Richter

> Liturgy Lines: New Directives on the Name of God by Dianne Rachal

> Magnificat: Nowela Chapter November Prayer Bunch

> Gratitude and Thanksgiving by Sr. Martinette Rivers

> 10th Annual Poor Man's Supper was "Best Ever" by Jessica Rinaudo

> Priest Spotlight: Fr. Gary Bernhardt

> Father, Mother, Brother, Sister - A Brief History of the Religious Orders in Our Diocese by Randy Tiller

> Quality Child Care in North Shreveport by Ruth Burdges

> Blessing of the Pets at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church by Anna Provenza

> Give It Away! EDGE and LIFETEEN Clothing Drive by Kevin Nolten

> School News by Liz Craft, Karen Dill, Missy McKenzie, Lucy Medvec and Katie Sciba

> Good News About Vocations Pt. 2 of 6: Young Catholics 'On Fire' for Their Faith by Martha H. Fitzgerald

> Fr. Simeon Gallagher Visits St.t Mary of the Pines Church by St. Mary of the Pines Mission Committee

> High School Rally

> Society of St. Vincent de Paul Aids Hurricane Victims by Dotye Sue Stanford

> Seminarian Matthew Long Celebrates Deacon Promises by Matthew Long

> Anuncio para la Comunidad Hispana Catolica by Rosalba Quiroz

> Deacons Meet with Bishop by Deacon Thomas G. Latiolas

> November Calendar

> White Mass and Vocations Awareness Sunday by Jessica Rinaudo

> Catholic Connection Archives


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