Together With Christ, For Our Future
The State of Louisiana remains in COVID-19 Reopening Phase 2 until at least August 7th.
For churches, the protocol is 50% of capacity. However, our churches must maintain the 6 foot social distance protocol as well. Therefore, the capacity for each church remains as follows:
Sacred Heart: 96 St. Joseph: 140
Prompt Succor: 79 St. Michael: 132
Currently, we average only about 50 participants per Mass, so we have space for more parishioners.
Face masks are still required throughout the Mass. This protocol has not changed for parishes that belong to the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
We appreciate the patience of the community as we move forward with caution for everyone’s health and safety.
Funeral Masses began again on June 29, 2020. Click here for those protocols.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigils: 4:00PM St. Joseph, Paulina 6:00PM St. Michael, Convent Sunday: 7:00AM St. Michael, Convent 9:00AM St. Joseph, Paulina 11:00AM Sacred Heart, Gramercy 5:00PM Sacred Heart, Gramercy Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:15AM Prompt Succor, Lutcher Wednesday: 5:45AM Prompt Succor, Lutcher 5:15PM Prompt Succor, Lutcher
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Please remember Bishop Duca has stated:
The Sunday Mass obligation continues to be dispensed for all Catholics indefinitely.
Click here to find the link to website Masses. Continue to use the St. Alphonsus “Spiritual Communion” prayer while watching the Mass or even as part of your personal daily prayer.
For those still not comfortable returning to Mass:
St. Michael Church in Convent, and Prompt Succor Chapel in Lutcher, will be OPEN for private prayer with the Blessed Sacrament on Sundays only, from 8:00 am to 12 Noon. Please observe church protocols while visiting the church for prayer.
RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday 10:00AM to 11:00AM Prompt Succor, Lutcher 2:00PM to 3:00PM Prompt Succor, Lutcher Sunday 2:00PM to 3:00PM Prompt Succor, Lutcher |
The Pastoral Center is opened with regular office hours. However, anyone coming to the office must wear a face mask. Please consider handling business by phone or e-mail
Go here for Spirituality during these trying times
St Michael
6476 Highway 44
Convent, LA
established 1831
St Joseph
2130 Rectory St (Hwy 44)
Paulina, LA
established 1900
Sacred Heart
615 Main St,
Gramercy, LA
established 1961
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
Vigil Mass 6:00 PM
Sunday
Mass 7:00 AM
Confession 8:00 - 8:30 AM
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
Confession 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Vigil Mass 4:00 PM
Sunday
Mass 9:00 AM
Weekend Schedule
Sunday
Mass 11:00 AM,
Confession 4:00 - 4:50 PM
Mass 5:00 PM
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Chapel
3250 Louisiana Avenue
Lutcher, LA
established 1927
Weekday Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:15 AM (Lutcher)
Wednesday 5:45 AM, 5:15 PM (Lutcher)
Friday (During School) 8:00 AM (Paulina)
(Holidays & Summer) 8:15 AM (Lutcher)
News & Events
Pastoral Center Office Hours are changing!
Beginning the week of August 17, 2020, the Pastoral Center office at St. Joseph will only be open Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Starting with Friday, August 14, 2020, the Pastoral Center will not be open for regular business on Fridays.
We regret the need to make this change, however, current circumstances require us to reduce our weekly hours of business.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
Fr Alec's reflections on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr Vincent's reflections on the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr Alec's reflections on the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
See all past reflections under Spirituality in Trying Times
Further Information about religious services to parishioners:
BAPTISMS
Baptisms can be scheduled on a “family-by-family” outside of Masses currently. Please contact Mrs. Missy Laurent at the Pastoral Center
FUNERALS
Please contact your Funeral Home and the Pastoral Center to coordinate these services.
WEDDINGS
Please contact Deacon Alfred Adams for details.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK / COMMUNION TO THE HOME-BOUND
Please contact the Pastoral Center for a priest to address these needs.
Due to the Coronavirus and following the recommendation of the Baton Rouge St Vincent DePaul Council in order to protect our Vincentians and our Clients/Customers, the St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores in Lutcher will be closing for the duration of this pandemic.
We will strive to operate our Food Pantry on our designated days taking into account the health and well-being of our volunteers and clients. We will continue to provide emergency services as need through the Catholic Church Pastoral Center at 225-869-5751 or St. Vincent DePaul at 225-869-1078 leaving a message. We will notify the public when we are able to reopen. Please hold all donations until we reopen.
Job Opening at the Pastoral Center in Paulina: Secretary/Receptionist, 32 hours per week. Applicant must be computer proficient and capable of self-motivated work. Resume should include prior work history and what talents you bring to your pastoral office ministry. Bring resume to the Pastoral Center or mail to: Fr. Vincent Dufresne, PO Box 129, Paulina, LA 70763.
Please Note: Interviews remain delayed until business becomes a bit more normal. ALL applications are being held; no hiring decision has been made and will not be made until normal operations resume.
Sacred Heart Church is in need of volunteers to clean the church. Anyone interested should contact the Pastoral Center, 225-869-5751.
Is your marriage going down the right road . . . or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage.
Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. The next Retrouvaille Weekend in the Diocese of Baton Rouge will be September 11-13, 2020. (All COVID-19 precautions will be in place). For more information, contact: Bill and Missie @ 985-232-5963 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.org.
Are you between the ages of 18-30 and have been longing for a deeper relationship with God, but don't know where to start or searching for friends with the same passion for Christ?? Join the River Road Catholics Young Adult Ministry for an opportunity to grow closer to God through prayer, worship, community, bible study, service, and friendship. Visit our Facebook for more information: River Road Catholics YAM.
For the Stewardship of Ministry page click here
You can now learn about and join the Knights of Columbus online at KofC.org/JoinUs
Formed
FORMED has gone through some changes and is getting rave reviews. Check out the new website and all it has to offer.
Please sign up for FORMED by clicking the icon and finding the parish of East St James
Then watch the feature video for this weeks reading. During the Homily you will hear how the Readings and the videos promote God's Plan. Also check out the recommended topics for each month.
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Mailing Address
Our Mailing Address
Pastoral Center
PO Box 129
2130 Rectory Street
Paulina, LA 70763-0129
Office Hours
Our School
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Events
- Aug 12 2020 6:30 pm - Catholic Daughters of America Monthly Meeting
- Aug 12 2020 6:30 pm - Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting
- Aug 12 2020 6:30 pm - St Michael Parish Council Meeting
Staff
- Fr. Vincent Dufresne, Pastor
- Fr. Alec Sheldon, Associate Pastor
- Deacon Alfred Adams, SM HS PSR/Marriage Prep/Lay Ministry Coordination
- Deacon Sam Sammartino, Social Responsibility/Marriage Prep/Tribunal Advisor
- Mrs. Paula Poche, St. Peter Chanel Principal
- Gordon Jenkins, Facilities Administrator
- Missy Laurent, HS/Confirmation/Youth Ministry/Lay Ministry Coordinator/ Bapt. Prep.
- Mrs. Harriet Melancon, SH Elementary PSR/Bulletin Editor
- Mrs. Donna Waguespack, SJ Elementary PSR/SPC Liason
- Ms. Carol Ann Rome, SM Elementary PSR
- Mrs. Sherry Bourgeois, HR/Payroll/SM Finance
- Mrs. Tammy Martin, SJ & SH Finance
- Open Position, Receptionist/Secretary
