All current 8th-12th grade students are invited to participate in the Follow Me High School MP3 (Music, Praise, Play) Evening Event at St. Phillip Catholic Church in Vacherie on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Entry is $10/person paid at the door. Enjoy an evening of fun, faith and fellowship that will include water fun, games, music, food, and more. Bring a change of clothes and a towel. Click the title above for more details and to register online (individuals and group).
Eight students within our Parish School of Religion have been working hard with their teacher, Mrs. Vernadine Oubre, and PSR Director, Mrs. Cindy Thomas, to prepare for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. On Saturday, May 4, 2024, our First Communicants will complete their final preparation and First Confession with Father Rob Morgia. On Sunday, May 5, they will receive their First Holy Eucharist with Father Rob and participate in our May Crowning of our Blessed Mother during our 10:00 am mass. All are invited to this very special mass and a reception that will follow in our church community center. Please click the title above for a list of First Communicants and their parents and a complete description and recognition of all those who have contributed to these most holy and important activities. Please join in congratulating these children and their parents and extending appreciation to those who have been involved in their Catholic faith formation.
Mrs. Bettina Pierre Johnson passed away on April 18, 2024, at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in our parish church on Saturday, April 27 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am until mass time, with praying of the Rosary at 9:00 am. A repast will follow mass in the church community center. Burial will be private at a later date. Please join in expressing your condolences and prayers to Mrs. Johnson's family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Please click the title above for additional details via her obituary and memorial page.
Mrs. Idell Brignac departed this life on April 10, 2024, at the age of 79 years old. Funeral services will be held in Westwego with burial services in our parish church cemetery on Friday, April 19, 2024. Please join in expressing condolences and prayers to Mrs. Brignac's family and friends. Please click the title above to access the full details of funeral services and her obituary and memorial page.
Mrs. Kathleen Abadie Chauvin, known to her family as "Mimi," departed this life on April 14, 2024, at the age of 94 years old. Please join in expressing condolences and prayers to Mrs. Kathleen's family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in our parish church on Friday, April 19 at 11:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am in church and until mass time. Funeral services will conclude with interment in our parish church cemetery mausoleum. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Please click the title above for additional details via her obituary and memorial page.
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, following the 10:00 am Mass, we will recognize and honor Mrs. Veronica B. Alexander (fondly known to many as "Mrs. V") for her service and leadership as the previous Director in our Parish School of Religion, totaling an impressive 40+ years. Please share this news with family and friends and join us in the Community Center on Sunday for this appreciation luncheon to celebrate with "Mrs. V" through fond memories and good food and fellowship. Thank you, Mrs. V, for your dedication, passion, and service to our St. John the Baptist church community.
Efforts are underway to expand participation in the following liturgical ministries: Mass Lector/Reader, Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion, Sacristan, and Usher/Minister of Hospitality. To learn more about these liturgical ministries, expectations, and training, please click the title above. Participant lists for training are now being developed for each of these ministries. Please contact our Parish Office to sign up and receive additional information (985-597-3412).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10:00 am in our parish church, with visitation beginning at 8:00 am until mass time. Please join in expressing condolences and prayers to Ms. Nicholson's family and friends. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. Please click the title above to access her obituary and memorial page.
Mr. Michael Lumar passed away on April 2, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Aprill 13, 2024, at 10:00 am in our parish church, with visitation beginning at 8:00 am until mass time. A repast will follow services in our church Community Center. Please join in expressing condolences and prayers to Mr. Lumar's 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 access his obituary and memorial page.
Mr. Larry Edwards passed away on April 4, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Aprill 11, 2024, at 10:00 am in our parish church, with visitation beginning at 8:00 am until mass time. Please join in expressing condolences and prayers to Mr. Edwards' 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.