Our Lady of Divine Providence

Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church

8617 W. Metairie Ave.,
Metairie, LA 70003

Office: 1000 N. Starrett Rd.
Metairie, LA 70003
504-466-4511
Fax: 504-466-4858

CONGRATULATIONS FR. MIKE
ON THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY
OF ORDINATION
JUNE 4, 2005

HOPING YOU ARE STILL HERE AS OUR PASTOR FOR YOUR RETIREMENT PARTY!!

OLDP Update
  
   The Governor stated that Phase 2 of Reopening the State will begin on Friday, June 5th. This allows for 50% of the Church Capacity which, unfortunately, does not change our 80 person capacity. Regardless of the percentage of Church Capacity, we can only accommodate 80 people at a time, as long as we are required to maintain social distancing of 6 feet.
   Therefore, you must still call into the Church Office (466-4511) to register to attend a Weekend Mass. Please do not assume that because the Masses have been light so far that they will stay that way. I would not want anyone to make the effort to come to Mass and then be turned away because we are over the limit and they failed to register.
   The Weekend Mass schedule continues to be as follows:
   Saturday: 2:00 p.m. Mass (80 people), 4:00 p.m. (80 people), 6:00 p.m. (Spanish Mass) [Phone registration not required] (80 people)
   Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass (80 people), 11:00 a.m. Mass [Livestreamed on Facebook] (80 people), 6:00 p.m. Mass (80 people)
   We will continue to have a Saturday morning Mass at 9:00 a.m. and a Saturday 2:00 p.m. Vigil Mass to be additional Masses that will allow others to sign up outside of the regular times.
   Last week we had about 70 people at the 4:00 p.m. Vigil and about 40 people at the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass. Other Masses have been between 16 and 24 people, in attendance, far below the 80 person limit, so, there is still plenty of room for those who wish to come back to Mass.
   Weekday Masses continue to be offered (Monday-Saturday at 9:00 a.m.). You do not have to register and can attend Mass every day if you would like.
   For all Masses please enter the Church through the Narthex. Please use the glass door closest to the School side of the entrance so that we can keep an accurate count. Please, do not gather inside the doors, once you enter, or gather outside the doors, while waiting to enter or when leaving the Church. There is hand sanitizer for your hands on the table in the Narthex and (while supplies last) disinfectant wipes for the place where you sit. Bulletins are coming back and there have been some issues of the Clarion Herald delivered. Please take these as you leave do not take them and leave them in the pews. Thank you.
   Please, remember to wear a Mask. As attendance at Mass increases, we would like to have 3 stations, for Communion. It will only be the Body of Christ and only given in the hand. As attendance increases, we will need more Extraordinary Ministers to help with communion. We haven’t had any at the 2:00 p.m. Mass and we needed one at the 8:00 a.m. recently. Please use the lines on the floor to keep a safe distance and follow the arrows. Do not turn back into the line that is coming forward after you receive communion. Go around and enter your pew from the side opposite where you left it. Please be patient. Please continue to wear Masks.
   If you have extra hand sanitizer, that you could donate, we would appreciate it. Just drop it off at the Church office or bring it with you to Mass and place it in the blue bin in the Narthex. We would also ask that you bring a disinfectant wipe in order to wipe down where you sit in the pew. We will be cleaning between Masses but we have limited supplies and manpower.
   For the Sign of peace, you may bow or wave to those around you. If you are not feeling well please, do not come to Mass. If you are concerned about catching the virus at Mass please remember that the Archbishop has given everyone a dispensation from attending Mass until further notice.
   There is a wooden collection box in the Narthex for your stewardship envelopes and donations. I empty the box after every Mass. Thank you to all who have been continuing your support of OLDP.
   Please check our website for regular updates on all things concerning our Church Parish. Thank you.
  
 
God bless you,
Fr. Mike
 

The Church office is open for limited business.  We still recommend, at this time, to please conduct your business by telephone or email, if possible (466-4511 or smorris@oldp.org).  You may drop off your stewardship or donations at the office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

We will be taking reservations for attendance at weekend Masses by telephone.  Daily Masses do not require registration.  See Fr. Mike's message above concerning the procedure for Public Mass. 

The food pantry and Adoration Chapel are not open but will be soon.  The School of Religion and CYO are on hold.  The Early Childhood Daycare is temporarily closed. Meeting rooms and functions at the parish will not be available for groups larger than 4-5 persons until the social distancing edict has been lifted. 

Fr. Mike updates his information as he receives it, and this webpage is updated daily.  Come back often for information about the parish and the archdiocese. 

Stay well, stay home, and be safe. Fr. Mike is praying for each of us daily.

Steve (church office)