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BECOME A CATHOLIC:

If you're curious about the Catholic faith or if you've thought about becoming a Catholic, our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program is just for you. Adults from all faith traditions, or no religious background at all, are welcome to participate in our program, which meets on Thursday nights from August through May, culminating with the Easter Vigil. Want to find out more? Please contact Jewell Bayhi at 674-9794 or jbayhi@maryqueenofpeace.org.

JOIN THE PARISH FAMILY:

Welcome to Mary, Queen of Peace! To register, you will fill out a preliminary registration form. You can get one from one of our Greeters in the foyer of the church before or after Mass, or you can visit the church office Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You can also download the registration form here and return it to the parish office. For more information, call our church office at 626.6977 or e-mail Mentor Ministry leader Carol Holland at carolholl@bellsouth.net.

RECEIVE THE SACRAMENTS:
RESERVE A ROOM FOR A MINISTRY MEETING:

Many of our parishioners and members of our Ministries use rooms at Mary, Queen of Peace to host meetings and events. If you need to reserve a room, please contact Brenda D’Antoni at 626.6977 or bdantoni@maryqueenofpeace.org. Members of Ministries can book a room up 6 months in advance.

CONTACT THE CLERGY IN THE EVENT OF EMERGENCY:

During normal business hours, you may contact members of the clergy by calling the parish office at 626.6977. In the event of a pastoral emergency occurring when the parish office is closed, call the parish office for a recorded message that will provide an emergency number.

PLACE AN ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE BULLETIN:

If you would like to place an announcement in the church bulletin, please send information to the parish office no later than Friday at 9 a.m. the week before the announcement should run. You may also e-mail your request to bdantoni@maryqueenofpeace.org. All announcements are subject to approval and space availability. Bulletin announcements may run for a maximum of three consecutive weeks.

SIGN UP FOR THE PARISH E-MAIL LIST:

A parish update is e-mailed every Friday to more than 1,000 parishioners on our list. If you would like your e-mail address added so you can get the latest news, contact Brenda D’Antoni at bdantoni@maryqueenofpeace.org.

REQUEST A MASS INTENTION:

If you wish to honor a loved one during the celebration of Mass, please contact the church office at 626.6977.

BRING UP THE GIFTS DURING MASS:

If you and your family or friends would like to bring up the offertory gifts during the Mass, please sign the book in the foyer of the church or ask a greeter before Mass.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE PASTOR:

Fr. Ronnie keeps his own schedule of appointments. Simply call 626-6977 or e-mail rcalkins@maryqueenofpeace.org with a brief description of what you would like to discuss, and he will get back to you.

VOLUNTEER IN THE PARISH:

It is important to share your God-given gifts and talents with your parish family. If you want to know more about what is available at Mary, Queen of Peace, visit our Ministries section of the Web site or call the parish office at 626.6977.

RECONNECT WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH:

It happens to many Catholics at some point in their lives, drifting away from the Church. For some it's after college when they're busy and focused on their careers, for others it's a divorce, and still others feel they've been hurt by the church. Whatever the reason, it is never too late to return to the Catholic faith..

Your first step is to call one of the Mary, Queen of Peace clergy for an informal, confidential and strictly non-judgmental conversation. You might be surprised at how easy it is and how much better you'll feel. No matter the reason, you are welcome to explore the ways you might return to a life full of the beauty, mystery, personal relationships with Christ, and sacraments of the Church.

Contribute Eletronically:

In order to Contribute Electronically, please return this completed form in the collection basket or mail it to 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70471.