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Bayou Liberty
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Sandra Pichon

Beneath the unwavering strength of century-old live oaks, approximately 250 St. Genevieve
parishioners worshipped and recalled the victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

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The angelic voices of the youth choir led by Lori Vidrine, opened the service. St. Genevieve's
pastor, the Rev. Roel Lungay was joined by Rev. William O'Donnell, the pastor from Sacred
Heart who brought our parish together as a church after the storm. Deacons George Menges,
Dan Haggerty and Paul Mumme also assisted in the celebration of the Mass.

The heat was excessive and one person had to be taken to the hospital. The ice cream and
pizza social, originally scheduled to follow the Mass, was canceled because of the heat.

While there is much to be done in the community and individual lives, Father Roel gave thanks
for the parishioners who came together and remained a church family.

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Several of the ministries and organization at the local parish hold regular meetings.

The St. Genevieve's Golden Age Club will have short meetings in the church hall the first
Monday of each month at 1 p.m.

Anyone interested in joining St. Genevieve's Ladies Altar Society is invited to meet at the church
hall the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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The Knights of Columbus monthly meetings at St. Genevieve are held on the second Monday of
the month at 7 p.m. in the church hall. All men of the parish, 18 and older, are invited to attend.

St. Genevieve CCD classes will be held at St. Margaret Mary beginning Sept. 24, 9:45-11 a.m.
Volunteers are needed for teaching classes. Anyone interested in volunteering can call Ona New
at 985-285-1341.

Adult RICA classes began Sept. 7 from 7-9 p.m. in the church hall. To register, call Bill Strecker
at 641-8011.

Youths ages 8 to 19 are invited to join the St. Genevieve children's choir. For information on
practice times, call Lori Vidrine at 781-4785.

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Senior citizens who are without insurance, or who have physical or medical problems, or need
help cleaning up from the storm, can call Operation Helping Hands. The contact number is (504)
895-5439.

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Many Bayou Liberty residents had the pleasure of learning sports under the capable tutelage of
coach Ed McDermott. He was a coach at Slidell High School from 1948-1958.

He was a very humble man who loved his students, and his profession. He was never more at
ease than when discussing football, and he never met a stranger. When "Coach," as he was
affectionately known, passed away in 2005, the McDermott family created the Coach Ed
McDermott Scholarship fund at Slidell High School in his honor.

Through his love of sports, Coach showed many students how their sports participation could
result in a college education. This fund continues Coach's legacy. The scholarship will be
awarded to two graduating seniors who have participated in at least two varsity sports.

Contributions to the scholarship fund can be mailed to The Coach Ed McDermott Scholarship
Fund in care of Billy Percy, Slidell High School, One Tiger Drive, Slidell, LA 70458. For
information, contact Coach's daughter Sandi Haynes at (904) 742-3210 or (904) 829-3210.

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Sandra Pichon lives in the Bayou Liberty area. She may be reached by calling 649-3116. All
submissions become the property of The Times-Picayune and will not be returned; submissions
may be edited and may be published or otherwise reused in any medium.

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