Congratulations to our couples celebrating their 25th, 50^th, and beyond, wedding anniversaries with us this weekend at our 10:00 a.m. Mass.
       Thank you to everyone who made our OLDP Craft Fair possible, all those on the committee, all those who donated items, all those who volunteered, all our crafters, our Knights who helped with parking and food, and all who came out to the Craft Fair.
       I truly hope that everyone had minimal effects from Hurricane Francine. Naturally, since our Church roof is still not replaced the tarp work up top did not keep out the water. The Chapel was soaked again all around the door. The back hallway between the Chapel and the Sacristy was flooded with water that seeped into the area by the confessional and even into the confessional itself soaking all the carpet.
       In addition, some of the makeshift tarp on the Youth Building roof came loose and there was some leakage inside. Hopefully, someone can replace those “temporary” tarps for us. We can’t wait for the Archdiocese.
       As of this writing, on Monday, September 16^th, some people were planning on pulling up the wet carpet in the Church and Chapel, cleaning it, and making sure that if any mold was starting that would be addressed. We thank them for that.
       Just after the storm, Mike and Gavin Mailhos who take care of our trees, along with Bubba Villarrubia and Tommy Thomas, cleaned up all the debris around the Church from all the fallen tree branches. Thanks, guys, we really appreciate that and we appreciate you!
       Don’t forget our OLDP Fundraiser coming up on Friday, October 18^th. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a Bilingual Mass at St. Lawrence the Martyr Church followed by a Dinner and Dance in the former St. Lawrence Elementary School Cafeteria. There will be a live Band and a cash Wine Bar. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses each weekend for $50 each. All proceeds go to Our Lady of Divine Providence. If you would like to sponsor the event, please contact the Church Office (504) 466-4511.
 
 
God Bless,
Fr. Mike