Together With Christ, For Our Future
The State of Louisiana has moved to COVID-19 Reopening Phase 3.
Bishop Duca has announced new guidelines.
For churches, the protocol is 75% of capacity. However, our churches must maintain the 6 foot social distance protocol as well. Therefore, the capacity for each church is as follows:
Sacred Heart: 128 St. Joseph: 182 Prompt Succor: 84 St. Michael: 191
Recently we have seen maximum capacity in live Mass participation. You should get to church early to make certain you have a seat.
Whenever attending Mass – Sunday, weekday, funeral, wedding, or other – everyone is still expected to wear a face mask while in the church building. Why wear a Face mask?
We appreciate the patience of the community as we move forward with caution for everyone’s health and safety.
See the full PHASE III PROTOCOLS.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigils: 4:00PM St. Joseph, Paulina 6:00PM Sacred Heart, Gramercy Sunday: 8:00AM St. Michael, Convent 10:00AM St. Joseph, Paulina 5:00PM Sacred Heart, Gramercy Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 7:00AM Prompt Succor, Lutcher Wednesday: 5:30PM Prompt Succor, Lutcher RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Saturday 3:00PM St. Joseph, Paulina Sunday 7:00AM St. Michael, Convent 4:00PM Sacred Heart, Gramercy |
ANNONCEMENTS FOR ALL SAINTS DAY, 31 OCTOBER - 1 NOVEMBER 2020
- There will be a Confirmation Sponsor meeting next Sunday, November 8th,
after 5:00 PM Mass at Sacred Heart. If you are sponsoring a candidate for
confirmation please make plans to attend. - The Office of Black Catholics is sponsoring a Day of Reflection on
Tuesday, November 3rd on Zoom from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Everyone is
invited to attend to reflect on the six African American men and women
on the path to Sainthood. Contact Deacon Alfred Adams to register.
Registration will end on November 2nd. - Blessing of the Cemeteries will take place this Sunday (today). St. Michael
at 9:00 am, St. Joseph 11:00 am and St. Mary at 2:00 pm. - Election Day Adoration – The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in the
Monstrance at Prompt Succor Chapel beginning from the end of 7:00 AM
Mass until the election polls closed at 8:00 PM. You are invited to come
and spend some time praying for our country on election day before the
Blessed Sacrament. - Sacraments for the Homebound – Attention family members. Any elderly
or high risk person who has been quarantine and has not been able to
come to Church to receive any of the Sacraments is invited to call the
Pastoral Center for a home visit from either a Eucharistic Minister or Fr.
Vincent based to their need.
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.
ST. MICHAEL GROTTO
We are happy to announce that we are able to reopen St. Michael’s Lourdes Grotto for more regular visits. Now, on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, people will be able to visit the Grotto at St. Michael. Please remember to use the handicap ramp side door to enter and exit the church. The number in the Grotto at any one time must remain limited to four (4) people maximum. With the extra hours of availability, we hope regular visitors will find a good time each week for their visit.
PERPETUAL ADORATION
We are in the process of reopening our Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Prompt Succor in Lutcher. However, we are far short of having enough commitments to fill each hour of the week. Our coordinators are still seeking new commitments, so please consider an hour each week in Adoration. We have so much for which we need to thank God, and spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament builds up the faith in anyone who participates in Adoration. Please help us reopen the Chapel very soon!
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
Sunday
Confession 7:00 - 7:50 AM
Mass 8:00 AM
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
Confession 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Vigil Mass 4:00 PM
Sunday
Mass 10:00 AM
Weekend Schedule
Saturday
Mass 6:00 PM
Sunday
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, Friday 7:00 AM (Lutcher)
Wednesday 5:30 PM (Lutcher)
News & Events
Fr Vincent's reflections on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr Vincent's reflections on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fr Vincent's reflections on the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
See all past reflections under the menu "Spirituality in Trying Times"
LOOK FOR THE NEW MASS STIPENDS POLICY UNDER .../MINISTRIES/SPIRITUAL LIFE AND WORSHIP
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. Find the PROTOCOLS here.
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.
Pastoral Center Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Pastoral Center is closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Stores in Lutcher will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 AM to 2 PM, as long as help is available. MASK ARE REQUIRED.
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.
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
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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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Pastoral Center
PO Box 129
2130 Rectory Street
Paulina, LA 70763-0129
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- Oct 30 2020 8:00 am - Pastoral Center Closed
- Nov 1 2020 10:30 am - Knights of Peter Claver
- Nov 6 2020 8:00 am - Pastoral Center Closed
Staff
- Fr. Vincent Dufresne, 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
- Mrs. 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
