Mr. Ralph August died March 22, 2024, at the age of 81 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 10:00 am in our parish church. Visitation in our church will begin at 8:00 am, with praying the rosary at 9:00 am. Burial will be in Killona at the Killona Resthaven Cemetery. Please join in extending condolences and prayers to his family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Please click the title above to visit his obituary and memorial page.
With Divine Mercy Sunday, this year on April 7, special graces can be obtained. Click the title above to review these graces and how to prepare for receiving these graces.
Each year, the Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday and continues for nine days, concluding with Divine Mercy Sunday, this year on April 7. Please engage in praying this Novena, individually or with others. A particularly useful resource for the Divine Mercy Novena in both print and audio versions is available by clicking the title above. Several other prayer and reflection resources that you may be using already from our website also include Divine Mercy Novena resources.
On March 17, 2024, Mrs. Philomena Dinvaut was called by our Lord. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur in our parish church on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 am. Visitation in our church will begin at 8:00 am until mass time, including praying of the Holy Rosary at 9:00 am. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Additional details will be shared in this News section, as they become available.
Mr. Rodney Savoie departed this earth on March 13, 2024, at the age of 65. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 20, 2024. Please click the title above to access Mr. Savoie's obituary and memorial page. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Congratulations and many thanks to Cindy Thomas, Director of Religious Education, and faculty/staff members of our Parish School of Religion for a successful 2024 Black History Program on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Senior members of our church community were celebrated as part of this year's program. An album for this program is now available on our website. To view, click the title above.
Fish fry plates will be available for $13.00 each, starting at 11:00 am on Friday, March 22, 2024, at our Community Center. Each plate will include fried fish, shrimp rice, peas, potato salad, and dessert. Money will be used to re-establish youth programs and to provide scholarships to graduating seniors. To reserve orders of 10 plates or more for delivery or pickup, please call in advance to 504-251-2408 or 504-717-1431. This event is sponsored by the Knights of Peter Claver Council #66 and the Ladies Auxiliary Court #66. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support.
Holy Thursday Eucharist on March 28 will begin at 6:00 pm. Good Friday Service (March 29) will begin at 3:00 pm, with Stations of the Cross to follow immediately. Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday will begin at 8:00 pm. Note, there will not be at 4:00 pm Vigil mass on this date. On Easter Sunday, masses will be at 7:00 am and 10:00 am. All activities will be in our parish church. Also, please note that the Novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday. All of these activities are also detailed on our parish calendar. To access the calendar, click the title above.
We are in need of palms for Palm Sunday services. Anyone who has palms in good to condition to contribute should bring them to our Community Center between Monday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 20 between 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Also, a friendly reminder that our Way of the Cross service continues on Fridays at 6:00 pm in our church. One other update: Candle prices have increased. Please note that large candles are now $5 each and small votives are $1 each. Thank you!
Mrs. Patricia Joseph is the 2024 Order of St. Louis Award for our church parish. She received the award at a recent Archdiocesan award and recognition program. Pat, thank you for dedication and service. Please extend your personal congratulations to Pat.
Congratulations to Bentley Borne for receiving the 2024 Altar Server Award, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church - Edgard. Bentley was recognized at a recent Archdiocesan award program. He is the son of Michael and Brittany Borne. Please join us in offering your personal congratulations to Bentley. Well done, Bentley!
Marcel Pierre passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 10:00 am in our parish church. Visitation will also occur in our church starting at 8:00 am until mass time. Burial will be private. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Please click the title above for additional details and to visit Mr. Pierre's memorial page.
Our Lenten community penance service will be held Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 pm in our Church. As a second Lenten opportunity for those interested, individual confessions will be available on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in our church. Please contact the Parish Office (985-497-3412 or [email protected]) if you have questions.
Betty Duronslet passed away on March 1, 2023, at the age of 92. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in our church on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 10:00 am. Mass will be preceded by visitation beginning at 8:00 am until mass time. Interment will follow mass in our church cemetery. Please click the title above to access additional details and her memorial page. Eternal rest grant unto Betty Duronslet, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.
Congratulations to our 2024 Spring Confirmands who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 155 Holy Family Lane, Luling LA. The Confirmation mass will begin at 7:00 pm. Confirmands from our church parish will join confirmands from St. Anthony of Padua and Holy Family church parishes for this important sacramental event. In addition, Tiffani Flowers, a RCIA Catechumenate, will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in our church during mass on Holy Saturday. Please join in congratulating these individuals, their sponsors, and parents on this very special and sacred event. And a huge thank you to Corliss Robeskie, Confirmation Class Teacher, and Cindy Thomas, Director of Religious Education for their dedication and support of these students throughout their Confirmation preparation. Please click the title above for a complete list of Confirmands and additional details.