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2019 Guide Book & Directory

2019 Guide Book & Directory

2019 Guide Book & Directory

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Saint Joseph 5232 Highway 56 Chauvin, LA 70344 Email: [email protected] Phone: 985-594-5859 http://saintjosephchurch5.wixsite.com/saintjosephchurch St. Joseph Parish Guide Book & Directory St. Joseph 5232 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 (985) 594-5859 Early History of St. Joseph Catholic Church

The earliest actual record of church activity in the Chauvin area dates to June 1842 when Fr. Charles Menard of Thibodaux said at the home of Alexis Duplantis, near the present site of the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church. On November 9, 1864, Odin of New Orleans officially recognized the area as a church parish, naming Fr. Jean Marie Joseph Denece its first resident pastor. Soon after that, Fr. Denece took up residence at the home of Omar Babin, a few miles “down the bayou” from the present-day church in Chauvin. There Fr. Denece found in a pasture a humble chapel and only one cassock. Two years later, in 1866, he built the first church on property donated for that purpose and oversaw the of 102 parishioners. This first church was built on or near the site of the older, front section of the present day St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Fr. Denece remained 26 years in the area and is responsible for building the first rectory in Chauvin and a chapel in Montegut, the precursor to Sacred Heart Church. Possibly due to the devastation of the hurricane of 1893, the church at Chauvin became a mission to L’ Eglise Centralle, the church at Montegut (first called St. and later, Sacred Heart Church). From that time until 1948, St. Joseph Church was a mission of the Montegut church and no longer enjoyed the presence of a resident pastor. As the number of Catholic families in the Chauvin area increased, Fr. Gubler petitioned and received approval to create a new parish in Chauvin. On February 25, 1948, Archbishop Rummel signed a decree identifying St. Joseph as an independent parish. Fr. Gubler transferred from Montegut to Chauvin to live in the Rectory he had begun building. Transition from mission to parish was an easy one to make. The community had been worshipping together for many years prior to 1948. This was also the time that Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel on Upper Little Caillou became a mission of St. Joseph Church which was previously a mission of St. Ann Church in Bourg.

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Fr. Gubler asked Archbishop Rummel that a be built in the area because the church was now instructing 650 children in the faith. Fr. Lloyd Caballero was appointed and served as pastor of St. Joseph from 1950-1956 focusing on the opening of a Catholic School in the parish. At the beginning of his term he was given the approval to have plans drawn up for a school. Fr. Charles Pagliughi was named pastor in 1956. Two years later the doors of St. Joseph Benedictine High School were opened. The presence of a Catholic High School added to the spiritual growth of the community. To this day many of the graduates of St. Joseph are among the leaders of the Church. In 1965 under the direction of Fr. Pagliughi, the church community made a grand leap forward with the building of a spacious modern church. This was to be the seventh church for the community and the one that we worship in today. Fr. Allen Roy was appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church in 1966. He began with much optimism but many of the things that made it possible to run a school and pay for a new church took a downward spiral. The archdiocese of New Orleans cut its subsidy to St. Joseph High School. Louisiana pulled all state aid to non-public schools, and the oil economy, which supported the school directly and indirectly, went down. To make things worse, the rectory burned down adding to the need to build a new one at a time when parish finances were already inadequate to cover school and church debts. One program to come out of Fr. Roy’s pastorship that changed the course of St. Joseph Parish was the Lagniappe on the Bayou Fair which was a culmination of all the smaller fairs in the church history. It officially got its name in 1970 and its goal was to save St. Joseph High School. Although the first two fairs were very successful financially, the decision was made to close the school in 1972. In 1972, Fr. Frederic Brunet, now Monsignor, took over as pastor of St. Joseph. He arrived when the school had just been closed and the Church had financial difficulties. Within five years the Lagniappe on the Bayou Fair was able to make enough money to pay off all debts. The church community bonded together to help make the fair the success that it was. With God’s grace we were able to become debt free as a parish. The profits of the fair continue to benefit St. Joseph today and into the future. With the success of the fair the church was able to focus on Religious Education, Social Ministries, and the many different programs to help the people of St. Joseph and the bayou community. Sr. Rene Loubere and Sr. Diane Poynot, both nurses were brought into our church community in 1981 to help serve the health needs of the people of the bayou who were sick and shut in. For over 40 years under the pastorship of Monsignor Brunet, St. Joseph continued to grow as a strong Christian community. He remained pastor of St. Joseph until his retirement in June of 2014. We give thanks for the many pastors who have served St. Joseph Church throughout the years, for the many associate pastors who have come and gone, and all who have left their mark of faith on our parish.

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We welcome our new Pastor, Fr. Baby ‘Philip’ Kuruvilla. Our church community looks forward to working with him and serving our church in doing God’s work. Through the years our people have been battered by the storms of life, both physical and spiritual. They have been strengthened by the presence and the work of St. Joseph Church. It stands as a beacon of light and a constant reminder of the faith of our fathers, the established by 2000 years ago. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Adoration Chapel Thursday Nights of Renewal; 6:45-8:45 p.m. We exist to evangelize and encourage men and women of all ages to grow in personal holiness through opening more fully and deeply to the love, power, and the gifts of the through and with our Mother Mary’s Immaculate Heart. We are Marian, Contemplative, Traditional, and Charismatic in our manner of prayer. We encourage growth in personal holiness through the practicing of the Presence of God, moment by moment, daily prayer, doing our daily duties for love of God, Eucharistic Adoration including prayer of silence, frequent participation in the of Holy and Reconciliation, study and daily readings of Sacred Scripture, fasting, almsgiving, love for and obedience to the and Magisterium of the Holy Church, service to the needs of both the local and world Church, reverence for the sanctity of life, love, and devotion to Mary, fostering intercessory prayer and promoting unity in all areas of our Christian lives. Mission Statement We the parish of St. Joseph in Chauvin are committed to spreading the of our Lord Christ and doing His works in the community by prayer, worship, service, mercy, and compassion with love for one another.

3 St. Joseph Parish Guide Book & Directory Schedule and Services DAILY MASSES Mondays - 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays - NO Mass Wednesdays - 8:30 a.m. & Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Thursdays - 7:30 a.m. Fridays - 8:30 a.m. WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil - 4 p.m. Sunday - 8 & 10 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturdays - half an hour before Mass, and by appointment WEDDINGS Contact priest at least 6 months in advance OF AND SEMINARS By Appointment By Appointment NUMBERS Phone: (985) 594-5859 Fax: (985) 594-2116 Email: [email protected] Parish Website: http://saintjosephchurch5.wixsite.com/saintjosephchurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjoseph.catholicchurch.9/ Staff Pastor: Rev. Baby “Phillip” Kuruvilla : Deacon Gary Lapeyrouse Bookkeeper/Secretary: Mrs. Donna Matherne Secretary: Mrs. Melanie Soudelier Adult Education: Mrs. Anita Boudreaux Director of Youth Formation & CCD: Kristy Callahan Maintenance: Al Lyons

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5 St. Joseph Parish Guide Book & Directory The St. Joseph Pastoral Council The St. Joseph Pastoral Council is a consultative pastoral body that strives to discern the movement of the Holy Spirit among God’s people in the parish. The Pastoral Council helps the pastor foster pastoral activity; it investigates and ponders all those things which pertain to pastoral works of the parish, and then proposes practical solution to them. It is essential that Council meetings occur in the context of prayer and openness to the Holy Spirit, so that at all times the common good will prevail. Specifically, the Parish Pastoral Council’s purpose is to enhance the process of: pastoral planning, developing pastoral programs, improving pastoral services, evaluating the pastoral effectiveness of various programs and services. Although the Council is not a body which makes binding decisions, the recommendations of the Pastoral Council are to be taken seriously when grounded in prayer, discernment, and communal wisdom. The pastor is responsible for the final approval of Council recommendations concerning pastoral planning, programs, and services for the parish, as well as for their implementation. While the pastor is not obliged to follow the recommendations of the Parish Pastoral Council, it is understood that he ought to do so unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise. If there is such a reason, the pastor should share this with the Council. Present Members Rev. Baby “Philip” Kuruvilla (ex efficio) Timmy Lyons Deacon Gary Lapeyrouse (ex efficio) Leland Neil Mona Blanchard Sharon Picou Donald Tivet Mickie Theriot Curtis Constrantiche Jamie Robichaux Gary Dupre Tara Stringer The St. Joseph Finance Council The St. Joseph Finance Council works closely with the pastor, who is accountable to the diocesan bishop for the administration and stewardship of the temporal goods of the parish. The pastor has the responsibility for parish financial and temporal management. The Parish Finance Council is a consultative body that assists the pastor in meeting these obligations. While the Parish Finance Council does not have decision making authority, consultation is at the heart of the decision- making process – sharing information, listening, contributing to the discussion, and promoting consensus.

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Canon law states that the pastor is obligated to consult the Finance Council on certain matters. Although the pastor is not obliged to follow the recommendations of the Finance Council, the pastor should not act against such advice, especially when there is consensus, unless there is an overriding reason. When acting contrary to its recommendations, the pastor should provide an explanation to the Finance Council regarding the reasons for his decision. The Council members should have a love for the Church and its mission and develop a thorough understanding of the parish’s mission, goals, people, and resources. Present Members Rev. Baby “Philip” Kuruvilla (ex efficio) Nolan Portier Deacon Gary Lapeyrouse Kenneth Smith Donald Ralph Chauvin Church Parish Novena Holy Spirit, we ask that you would come in power this and renew every church parish in the of Houma-Thibodaux with the fire of your love. In particular, today we ask your upon St. Joseph Parish. Draw us together as one. Strengthen the bond between our priests and laity and allow our unity to be a prophetic sign for our times. Empower us in every way, that we might listen, discern, and follow you wherever you might lead us. May your Kingdom come and your will be done. Amen. PRAYER-Raising of our hearts and minds to God a. To adore and praise God b. To thank God c. To ask for forgiveness of sin d. To petition God for our own needs and the needs of others THE APOSTLE’S I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Mary, suffered under , was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he arose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of , the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. ACT OF CONTRITION O My God, I am sorry for my sins. In choosing to sin, and failing to do good, I have sinned against You and Your church. I firmly intend with the help of Your Son, to make up for my sins and to love as I should. Amen. THE OUR FATHER Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done; on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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GLORY BE Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without ending. Amen. HAIL MARY Hail Mary, full of grace, is with thee; blessed are thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us, sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. MORNING PRAYER O Jesus, through the , I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in thanksgiving for your favors, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen. PRAYER BEFORE A DAY’S WORK Direct, we beg you, O Lord, our actions by your holy inspirations, and grant that we may carry them out with your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may begin always with you, and through you be happily ended. Amen. PRAYER TO ST. THE Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the . May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the Power of God, cast into hell and all the evil spirits, who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. PRAYER IN THE MORNING Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; He has come to his people and set them free. He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the house of his servant . Through his holy prophets he promised of old that he would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember his holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father : to set us free from the hands of our enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life. You, my child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way, to give his people knowledge of salvation by the forgiveness of their sins. In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. (:68-79)

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PRAYER IN THE EVENING My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. • He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. • He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. • He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. • He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. • He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and His children forever. (Luke 1:46-55) PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. V. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. R. And You shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. THE (Traditionally said at 6:00 a.m., noon, and 6:00 p.m.) V. The of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to your word. Hail Mary, etc. V. And the Word was made Flesh. R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary, etc. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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LET US PRAY Pour forth; we beseech you, O Lord, your grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ your Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by his Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen. GRACE BEFORE MEALS Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen. GRACE AFTER MEALS We give you thanks, Almighty God, for all your benefits, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. PRAYER TO KEEP THE PRESENCE OF GOD Lord, God Almighty, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day. Defend us today by your mighty power, so that we may not fall into any sin, and that all our words may so proceed and all our thoughts and actions be so directed as to be always just in your sight. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER AT NIGHT O my God, I thank you for having preserved me today and for having given me so many and graces. I renew my dedication to you and ask your pardon for all my sins. (Review the day quietly thanking God for all your blessings and asking pardon for failures.) Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in His peace (alleluia). THE CANTICLE OF Lord, now let your servant go in peace; according to Your word: for my eyes have seen Your salvation which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to Your people Israel. (:29-32) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that awake we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep, rest in his peace. PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SOULS Our Lord dictated the following prayer to St. Gertrude to release 1,000 Souls from Purgatory each time it is said. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

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HURRICANE PRAYER “O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your people. The raging Sea of obeyed your orders and became calm again. We believe that you are still the Master of land and sea. We live in a dangerous locality subjected to the treats of violent wind and flooding. The Gulf of , like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its inactivity, overstep its traditional boundaries, invade our land, and spread chaos and disaster. “During this hurricane season we turn to you, O loving God, and ask you to keep us from all harm. The memories of past hurricanes are still so vivid. We have deep wounds from their destruction that still needs your healing power. “O Virgin Mother, Star of the Sea, we ask you to plead with your Son for us so that we will be spared from the disasters common to our area. In a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your divine Son to reach the heavenly where a storm-less eternity awaits us. Amen.” HOW TO PRAY THE The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles’ Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the . The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel’s words announcing Christ’s birth and Elizabeth’s greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ’s life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and–added by Pope John Paul II in 2002–the Luminous. The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ’s spirit dwells. The Rosary can be said privately or with a group. The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays of : 1. The 2. The Visitation 3. The 4. The Presentation in the Temple 5. The The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays: 1. The Baptism of Christ in the Jordan 2. The Wedding Feast at Cana 3. Jesus’ Proclamation of the Coming of the Kingdom of God 4. The Transfiguration 5. The Institution of the Eucharist

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The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Tuesday, Friday, and Sundays of Lent: 1. The 2. The Scourging at the Pillar 3. The Crowning with Thorns 4. The Carrying of the Cross 5. The Crucifixion and Death The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on the Wednesdays and Sundays outside of Lent and Advent: 1. The Resurrection 2. The Ascension 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit 4. The Assumption 5. The Coronation of Mary PRAYING THE ROSARY Familiarize yourself and/or your group with the prayers of the rosary. 1. Make the Sign of the Cross. 2. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed. 3. On the first bead, say an Our Father. 4. Say three Hail Mary’s on each of the next three beads. 5. Say the Glory Be. 6. For each of the five decades, announce the Mystery, then say the Our Father. 7. While fingering each of the ten beads of the decade, next say ten Hail Mary’s while meditating on the Mystery. Then say a Glory Be. (After finishing each decade, some say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: “O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of your mercy.”) 8. After saying the five decades, say the “Hail, Holy Queen,” followed by this dialogue and prayer: V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: O God, whose Only Begotten Son, by his life, Death, and Resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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THE OF THE DIVINE MERCY How to Recite the Chaplet The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer. 1. Make the Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 2. Optional Opening Prayers You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. (Repeat three times) O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! 3. Our Father Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. 4. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. 5. The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen. 6. The Eternal Father Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. 7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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8. Repeat for the remaining decades Saying the “Eternal Father” (6) on the “Our Father” bead and then 10 “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion” (7) on the following “Hail Mary” beads. 9. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times) Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. 10. Optional Closing Prayer Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Ministries Altar Servers - Boys and girls 10 years old and up who assist the Priest during liturgies. Baptism Seminars - Baptism Seminars are designed to lead parents, and godparents, into a complete understanding of the joy and commitment of bringing their child up in the Catholic faith. 1st time parents and godparents are required to attend a Baptism Seminar. Please call the rectory office at 985-594-5859 to sign up for the seminar or to schedule a baptism. Study - Bible Study offers a place to connect with other believers in fellowship; to grow in our understanding of , as Jesus’ own small group of disciples did; to become equipped for evangelism; and to worship God through practicing godly behavior. Blessing of the Boats - Mass on Saturday, to ask for God’s blessing for the fishermen to have a safe and abundant season. On Sunday, The priest rides the lead boat, and blesses boats along the bayou to Boudreaux Canal. Children’s Liturgy - Children Liturgies are held once a month at the 9 a.m. Mass. Children ages pre k-4th grade are taught separately on their level and join the congregation at the Presentation of Gifts. Play - Please join us in witnessing the true meaning of Christmas! Church Office Volunteers - Volunteers help in counting weekly collections, and stuff bulletins. Cleaning Committee - Volunteers help with the seasonal cleaning of church. Commentators - Makes introductions, gives information and welcomes the community at Mass.

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Confirmation - A two year program for 10th & 11th grade students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Egg Hunt - Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children. Eucharistic Adoration - An invitation to “All” to spend time with our Lord at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Adoration Chapel. Extraordinary Ministers - Lay people who assist in distributing Holy Communion at Mass. Extraordinary Ministers for the Homebound - Lay people who assist in distributing Holy Communion to the homebound of the parish. Finance Committee - Advisory council to the Pastor. Members respond to the financial needs of the parish by preparing annual parish budgets, reviewing parish financial reports, and advising in other areas as requested by the Pastor. Firemen’s Mass - Is a Mass celebrated annually to honor those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as first responders. The Mass is an opportunity for the community to show gratitude to first responders and their families. First Friday Devotion - First Friday Devotion begins with Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by a devotional service, and quiet time before the Blessed Sacrament. Graduation Mass - Mass of Blessing for graduating seniors in high school and college. Hospital Visitation - Visits to the sick weekly in TGMC on Tuesday. He also visits for emergency cases and other needs that arise. Please contact the church office at 594-5859. Knights of Columbus Council 5013 - An organization of Catholic men involved in charitable works with the community. Ladies Altar Society - They enhance the church environment by providing ongoing supportive services to the worshipping community throughout the . The Altar Society provides some linens and vestments as well as care for them. Lectors - Proclaim the Word at Mass. Liturgy Committee - Members plan specific themes for each liturgical season, determine needs for liturgies and the liturgical environment, and check dates for special liturgies. They also review the effectiveness and needs of the liturgical ministries including ushers, servers, readers, music ministers, and sacristans. May Crowning - A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary is ceremonially crowned to signify her as and the Mother of God.

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Music Ministry - To inspire, encourage, train, and direct those whom God has called into the music ministry with a spirit of service, excellence, sensitivity, purity, humility, and strength. Includes song leaders (cantors), organists, instrumentalists, and choir members. Voices & Instruments wanted. Call the church office at 985-594-5859. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Prayer Group - Thursday Nights of Renewal; 6:45-8:45 p.m. Men’s Rosary Group: Meets 5:30 a.m. at the Chapel, Monday-Friday to pray morning prayers and rosary. All are invited. Communion Service with Deacon Gary Lapeyrouse: Monday mornings at 6 a.m. at the Chapel. All are invited. We exist to evangelize and encourage men and women of all ages to grow in personal holiness through opening more fully and deeply to the love, power, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit through and with our Mother Mary’s Immaculate Heart. We are Marian, Contemplative, Traditional, and Charismatic in our manner of prayer. We encourage growth in personal holiness through the practicing of the Presence of God, moment by moment, daily prayer, doing our daily duties for love of God, Eucharistic Adoration including prayer of silence, frequent participation in the Sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Reconciliation, study and daily readings of Sacred Scripture, fasting, almsgiving, love for and obedience to the Pope and Magisterium of the Holy Roman Catholic Church, service to the needs of both the local and world Church, reverence for the sanctity of life, love, and devotion to Mary, fostering intercessory prayer and promoting unity in all areas of our Christian lives. Outreach Ministry - To create vision for local ministry partners; directing opportunities to become intimately involved with various needs of the community. To partner, collaborate, and empower our local partners to bring transformation and a higher quality of life for the least and the lost. Services provided with the help of Church organizations are: School uniform and supplies drive; Thanksgiving baskets; Angel tree; Toiletry drive; Baby Bottle campaign to end abortion; St. Joseph Altar distribution of food. Passion Play - The Youth Group acts out our Lord’s Passion and Stations of the Cross. Live Way of the Cross - The Youth Group does a Live Station of the Cross on Good Friday. Pastoral Council - Advisory council to the Pastor. Members respond to the pastoral needs and cares of the parishioners. Prayer Team - Pray for those in need.

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RCIA - RCIA is the process in which adult persons who were never baptized, were baptized in another , or were baptized Catholic & need to make up a sacrament in the Catholic Church. Also, those who just want to learn more about the Catholic Faith are invited to attend classes. For more information or to register for classes, please call the church office at 985-594-5859. Religious Education - Teachers, aides, and volunteers who provide the necessary educational instruction to students. Rev. Patrick V. Curran Assembly 2214 - The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights’ respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups called assemblies. Right to Life - Parish events dedicated to protecting the dignity of everyone from conception to death. Rosary Ministry - Catholics pray the rosary because it’s a powerful prayer to God, through His mother, Mary. The rosary is recited before Mass on the weekend and if a family requests, for a wake in church. Sacristans - Prepare for the Eucharistic celebration by placing the necessary vessels in their proper places and cleaning them after Mass. St. Joseph Altar - 19th marks the Catholic celebration of St. Joseph’s Day where Catholics construct elaborate altars in honor of this saint. St. Joseph altars, representing the Holy , are divided into three sections with a statue of St. Joseph at the head. The devout place candles, figurines, flowers, medals and other items around the altar creating a beautiful, lush and overflowing effect. Since the altars thank St. Joseph for relieving hunger, offerings of food are essential. St. Joseph Council Auxiliary - works in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, serving many of the same charitable endeavors. Ushers - Greet worshippers, supervise seating, pass collection baskets, and organize the presentation of the gifts. Summer Bible Camp - A summer experience for young people who come together to deepen their knowledge of Christ through song, word, and artistic expression. Youth Ministry - A youth program which provides spiritual, social, and service activities for teens, such as sports, Bible studies, etc., scheduled throughout the year.

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