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our ministries
Altar Servers Ministry:
The altar servers play a vital and important role here at St. David. At the altar, they assist the priest during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Their service, commitment, and dedication is highly appreciated and cherished — Job well done and we are proud of you.
Kimberly Mirabin, CoordinatorBereavement & Grieving Ministry:
Losing a love one is the most devastating thing that can happen to someone. Knowing that there is a ministry ready to assist in time of grief gives one assurance that one is not alone. That is the purpose of the Bereavement and Grieving Ministry. We commend all members of the ministry for their dedication and commitment to such an important ministry. We advise you to look on the front of the bulletin to see who is the chairperson for this ministry.
Frankie Gardner, Coordinator
CCD Ministry:
The CCD program in St. David parish has played a central role in the life of the parish, and it is considered to be the initial step toward faith formation for all Catholics. We would like to take this time to salute the fantastic and impeccable teachers of our CCD program. We extend heartfelt thanks to our tireless an impressive DRE, Ann Parfaite, for a job well done. We wish the up coming class success and best wishes."Disciples" Prayer Group:
The Disciple Prayer Group Ministry plays a vital role in the parish. The group was founded five years ago with Juliana Christiani-Ryce as one of the founding members. Every first Friday of the month the group meets in the Church to pray for peace and end of violence in the world and more importantly in the city of New Orleans. Please join the group every first Friday for one hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the celebration of the Eucharist.
Patrick Hagan, CoordinatorEvangelization Ministry
The Evangelization Ministry was founded after Hurricane Katrina. There was a need for such ministry 12 years ago, and that need still exist today. More importantly, evangelization remains crucial for our Church family. It is crucial to go out to look for the people, it is crucial to work with our parishioners and, it is crucial for our own personal evangelization. In other words, Evangelization is the work of every baptized Catholic. May God bless this very important ministry of our Church family. We thank all members of the Evangelization Ministry.
Bertha Ballard, Coordinator
Golden Club Ministry
The Golden Club Ministry is a very important Ministry for our Church Family. The Ministry was founded six years ago, and since then the Ministry has been very active. One of the goals of this important Ministry is to keep our people active and involved. We thank all members of the Ministry along with the officers that lead the Ministry.
Carol Brown, Coordinator
Gospel Choir/Music - Ambassadors for Christ Men's Choir
St. Augustine says, “The one who sings, prays twice”. Our Gospel Choir has played a vital and crucial part in our weekend Liturgies. Our weekend Liturgies are what they are because of the Gospel Choir. Indeed, the choir helps God’s holy people to pray, to worship, and to give thanks to God through music and songs. We thank all musicians along with members of the choir. We would like to let you know that we love you and we are grateful for your ministry in the Church. Finally, we thank our beloved Choir Director Irene Young and our musicians, Anthony Daranda, Jeffery Mirabin and Matteo De La Torre. We are blessed and fortunate to have you all as members of our Church family.
Irene Young, Choir Director & Joseph Mirabin, Coordinator of Ambassadors for Christ
Health Care Ministry
Priscilla Phillips, Coordinator
Isaiah 43 Ministry
Priscilla Phillips, Coordinator
Junior Daughters of the Knights of Peter Claver:
Church Family, meet the Junior Daughters of Peter Claver Ministry. This Ministry is very important for our Church family. We can see the positive impact of the Ministry on the young women of our Church family. The Ministry is very active, and those young women are phenomenal. Please, join us to extend a special thanks to Kewana Pate, the chair-person for the Ministry. Yes, it takes a village to raise a child, and it takes the whole Church family to raise our youths. Together let us let them know that we are very proud of them.
Kewana Pate, Coordinator
Knights of Peter Claver:
Michael Gordon, Coordinator
Ladies of The Altar Ministry:
There are no words to express our heartfelt gratitude to two groups of ladies who keep God’s house so clean and welcoming. We call them “The Ladies of the Altar”. Yes, this is a very important ministry. Everyone who enters our Church has nothing else to say but compliments. We are so blessed and fortunate to have them. Both groups are unbelievable, and we will ever remain grateful to them. Yes, they are The Ladies of the Altar. Please join me in letting them know that not only do we love them, but we also cherish their service. The Ladies of the Altar: You are fabulous and we thank you.
Ladies of The Knights of Peter Claver:
Lena Blaise, Coordinator
Liturgical Dance Ministry:
Christine DeCuir, Coordinato
Liturgical Ministries:
Our church family is blessed with so many talented people who serve both as Lectors and Ministers of the Holy Communion. They take their ministry seriously and they are very committed. Indeed both groups serve the Church with reverence and dedication. We express our heartfelt thanks to all members of these ministries. Also, we are grateful to Ann Parfaite who has been leading both groups. The members of these ministries are aware of the role they play in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. Yes, they play a crucial part of the Liturgy. For that, we will ever remain grateful.
Ann Parfaite, Coordinator
Magnificent Women of St. David
April Williams, Coordinator
Married Couples Ministry:
Married Couples Ministry (MCM) was founded seven years ago and it is a very important Ministry. One of the goals of the Ministry is to give the couples an opportunity to be with other couples to discuss, to pray, to reflect, and to socialize with one another. The vocation to be married is a very sacred and important vocation. Through this Ministry, we would like to let the couples know that not only have we not forgotten but also their support for one another is paramount and crucial. Indeed, the Ministry is very active in the parish. We take this time to thank the members for their willingness and desire to raise funds for the parish through different types of fundraisers.
Lester Kelly, Coordinator
Ministers of Hospitality:
The Ministry of Hospitality has played such an important role in our church family. The members of the Ministry are the first to greet the people as they are coming in to celebrate with us. We are blessed with such a group of people for both Masses 4:30 P.M. on Saturday and 10 A.M. on Sunday. Indeed, we are so proud of the work of this particular Ministry. We are impressed by the way the members pay attention to what is happening on the Altar during the celebration of the Liturgy. We must not take for granted the challenging task of the Ministry. We will forever remain grateful to all members of the Ministry.
Melvin Pichon, CoordinatorParish Life Ministry:
Parish Life Ministry is and will remain a very important Ministry for our Church family. Every year the Ministry gives the parish an enjoyable picnic. Moreover, it plays a vital role in the annual fundraiser of the parish known as Fund Fest. In addition, Parish Life holds different fundraisers through out the year for the parish. We will forever be grateful to the Ministry. We thank all members of the Ministry for being so devoted, committed, and dedicated to the parish. St. David Parish is blessed and fortunate to have such a Ministry. Once again, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all members for a job well done. May God continue to bless Parish Life Ministry.
Pro-Life :
Pro-Life Ministry is and will remain a very important Ministry for our parish. We know that life is sacred from conception to natural death. Indeed, all of us are required to promote the sacredness of life. Moreover, God is the Author of life which means He is the only One who has the power to take it away. As a Church family, we continue to promote life and to celebrate it as a gift given to us by God as our Creator . The Church devotes the month of October as a month to concentrate on promoting life. However, it is something that we must do everyday. Let us continue to celebrate and promote it as a family.
Hilda Clark, Coordinator
Prison Ministry: In the Scripture, Jesus says: when I was in prison you visited me and He was asked: when were you in prison and we visited you? Jesus replies: Every time you do that for one of the least of your brothers and sisters, you did it for me. Taking into consideration the words of Jesus, the Prison Ministry remain a very important Ministry for our Church family. Yes, those who are in prison need our support and most importantly our prayers. We express our gratitude to Hilda Clark who continues to embrace such an important Ministry. The parish family will forever be grateful to her for her dedication and commitment to the Ministry.
Hilda Clark, Coordinator
Sick & Homebound Ministry:
Again, in the Scripture, Jesus says: when I was sick, you visited me and He was asked: when were you sick and we visited you? Jesus replies: Every time you do that for one of the least of your brothers and sisters, you did it for me. Taking into consideration the words of Jesus, the Sick and Shut-In Ministry remain a very important Ministry for our Church family. Yes, those who are sick and homebound need our support and most importantly our prayers. We express our gratitude to Joyce Mumford who continues to embrace such an important Ministry. The parish family will forever be grateful to her for her dedication and commitment to the Ministry. Indeed, Joyce Mumford is the chairperson for the Ministry.
Joyce Mumford, Coordinator
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry:
St. Vincent de Paul Ministry is and remains a very important Ministry for our Church family. It is a Ministry where it’s main goal is to serve first our parishioners and to assist the people in the community. Moreover, the existence of the Ministry depends on the generosity of our beloved parishioners. Indeed, with the parishioners’ contributions the Ministry gives assistance with rental, electricity and water bills. We have a generous Church family and will forever remain grateful. Terry C. Montegut, CoordinatorVocation Ministry:
The Vocation Ministry is a Ministry that touches every member of the Church family. It is because each of us is called for to a particular vocation. One of the goals of this Ministry is to promote Vocations, to the priesthood, to the religious life, to the deaconate vocation, to married life, and to single life. In other words, all of us have the responsibility to promote vocations. For the young Samuel to respond and discover his Vocation, Eli was the instrument used by God to help Samuel. Promoting Vocations means that we are urged to remind each other of the importance of paying attention and listening to the call we receive from God. The Vocation Ministry holds an annual breakfast for Vocation.
Christine DeCuir, Coordinator
Youth & Young Adult Ministry:
Throughout my priestly ministry, I have placed a great emphasis on the Youths and Young Adults. Also, throughout my time at both St. David and the Haitian Community, the Youth and Young Adult Ministry remains a priority of my priestly ministry. As I often say, youths and young adults are not only the future, but also the present. They are also the present because in order to have a bright future, they need to be guided and be led into the future. Yes, “ It takes a village to raise a child”. Indeed, it takes the whole Church family to raise our youths and the young adults. I would like to take this time to express my heartfelt gratitude to all leaders of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry. -
