St. Andrew

• Lenten Mass schedule: No Mass on Monday; 12:10 Mass on Tuesday through Thursday; and 6 p.m. Mass and Way of the Cross on Friday.
• The 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday, March 14, will be sponsored by grades 4-7.
• Community penance service, Wednesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m.
• Home visitations will take place Saturday, March 20.
• Practice for first Communion students, March 20, at 10 a.m.
• Pancake breakfast, March 21, from 7 to 10 a.m. All one can eat for $4.
• The 10:30 a.m. Mass March 21 will be the fourth grade CCD Mass. First Communion will also be celebrated during this Mass.
• CCD classes will meet Wednesday, March 17 and 24, beginning at 5:45 p.m.
• Sign-up for St. Andrew’s pictorial directory will take place after all Masses March 13, 14, 20 and 21.

 from Sheri Tramonte

     St. Anthony

• There is an informal gathering to pray the rosary every Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m., in the adoration chapel.
• The pastoral council meets Monday, March 15, at 6 p.m., in the parish office.
• A baptismal seminar is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m., in the parish office.
• Baptisms are celebrated on the first Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m.
• Voice of the Lord Ministries weekly Bible study, worship and healing service with live music is held every Tuesday, at 7 p.m. Kerry Bueche is the presenter. The next services are March 16 and 23.
• D.U.C.T. night is March 26, at 6:30 p.m.
• CCD schedule: grades 7-11 meet March 14; grades 1-6 meet March 15; grades 7-11 meet March 21; and grades 1-6 meet March. 22.

from Lorna Blanchard

    St. Ann

• Lenten Mass schedule: Monday through Thursday Mass at 8 a.m.; Fridays, Way of the Cross for students at 4:45 p.m.; Way of the Cross for adults at 6 p.m. Mass follows.

     Our Lady of Prompt Succor

• Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mass follows.
• Way of the Cross is prayed on Fridays at 6 p.m. during Lent.
• St. Joseph Altar, Friday, March 19, Mass at 7 a.m. Blessing of the altar immediately following Mass. The altar will be displayed from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gumbo and potato salad will be served.
• Robert Abel will present a mission and revival Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited.
• KC and Ladies Altar Society Mass, Saturday, March 13, at 4 p.m.
• Altar Society meeting, Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m.
• Teen Mass, Sunday, March 28, at 5 p.m.
• CAST ministry prayer for protection in church every Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Help is needed to prepare the St. Joseph Altar. Preparation times are Wednesday at 8 a.m.; and Thursday and Friday before Mass.

from Corinthia Reulet

     St. Joseph

• Lenten schedule: Mondays, no Mass; Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. Mass; Tuesday and Thursdays, 6 p.m. Mass; Way of the Cross on Fridays, 4:45 p.m. children’s, and 6 p.m. adults.
• Pastoral council meeting, Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m.
• CCD classes for grades K-6, Tuesday, March 16 and 23, at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, March 17 and 24, at 6:15 p.m., in the parish center. Parents and students will have a mandatory meeting Tuesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 24 during regular religion times to prepare for first Communion.
• Grades 7-11 meet Sunday, March 14 and 21, at 7 p.m.; youth Mass Sunday, March 14, at 6 p.m.
• Passion Play practice is on Monday, March 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the church .
• Study hall for all ages Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the youth center.
• Grades 5-8 youth gathering Saturday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., in the youth center. Bring $3 for pizza.
• RCIA classes are held on Mondays at 7 p.m., at the parish center. For more info call Veralyn Price at 594-5646.
• Women ages 18 and older are invited to join the Ladies Altar Society and/or the Catholic Daughters at St. Joseph. For more info call Lola Lirette at 594-2821 or Mary Ann Griffin at 594-3849.
• Catholic Daughters meeting, Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m.
• Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 14. Because of the time change the weekend Mass schedule will be as follows beginning the weekend of March 20-21. Saturdays, 5 p.m.; and Sundays 8 and 10 a.m.
• KC meeting, Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m.
• The following prayer services will be held at 7 p.m., at the Our Lady of Prompt Succor Adoration Chapel: March 11, Charismatic prayer meeting, Father John Nambusseril will give a teaching on Jesus’ message to “Anne” the lay apostle. There will be adoration, the rosary and a healing service.
• March 18, Charismatic prayer meeting, Lilla Lottinger and Nick Prosperie will give a teaching on the book Finish Strong by Dan Green, an inspirational book given by Drew Brees to his teammates. The night will include adoration, the rosary and a healing service.

From Susan F. Theriot

     Sacred Heart

• RCIA meeting, Thursday, March 11 and 18, at 6:30 p.m., at the Spiritual Life Center.
• Leader school for all interested Cursillistas, Thursday, March 11, at 7 p.m., at the Spiritual Life Center.
• Mass and Way of the Cross Friday, March 12 and 19, at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• All are invited to attend Mass at the South Lafourche Nursing Center Friday, March 12, at 10 a.m.
• Deacon Sam’s Bible study, Friday, March 12 and 19, at 7 p.m., at the Spiritual Life Center.
• Choir practice, Saturday, March 13 and 20, at 3:30 p.m.
• Spanish Mass, Sunday, March 14, at 1 p.m.
• Novena Mass, Tuesday, March 16 and 23, at 6 p.m.
• Men’s Bible study/faith group, Tuesday, March 16 and 23, at 7 p.m., at the Spiritual Life Center.
• A baptismal seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m., in the Spiritual Life Center. Parents and godparents are encouraged to attend. Parents interested in having their child baptized are asked to call the rectory at 632-3858 prior to the seminar.
• KC Council No. 3150 third degree regular meeting and supper, Wednesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., at the St. Joseph Center.
• The vigil Mass on Saturdays will remain at 4 p.m. until the Saturday after Easter Sunday.
• The CYO Mass will be celebrated Sunday, March 21, at 11 a.m.
• Evangelization meeting, Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m.
• Ladies Altar Society bi-monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m., at the Spiritual Life Center. This is a covered dish event.
• Knights of Columbus St. Pius X fourth degree regular meeting and supper, Wednesday, March 24, at 7 p.m., at the St. Joseph Center.
• The South Lafourche Ultreya meets Wednesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the Spiritual Life Center.

    Our Lady of Prompt Succor

• Pastoral council meeting, Thursday, March 11, at 6 p.m.
• Lenten gumbo, March 12 and 19, at 11 a.m., at the LaSalette Center.
• The Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday, March 12 and 19, at 5:30 p.m. with Mass following.
• Mass Saturday, March 13, at 8 a.m.
• Council of ministries meeting, Saturday, March 13, at 9 a.m., at the LaSalette Center.
• CCD classes Monday, March 15, at 6 p.m., for grades 6-11; grades 1-5 will meet Tuesday, March 16 and 23 at 5:30 p.m.
• KC officers meeting, Tuesday, March 16, at 7 p.m., at the Abdon Callais Offshore building.
• Ladies of LaSalette meeting, Wednesday, March 17, at 6:15 p.m.
• Mass and CCD classes for grades 6-11, Sunday, March 21, in church.
• Fourth degree KC meeting, Wednesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m., at the LaSalette Center.

from Gloria Callais

     Holy Family

• The youth are sponsoring a plate lunch dinner fundraiser to help defray the cost of those attending the diocesan youth rally Sunday, March 14, after the 10 a.m. Mass at the KC Home on Shrimper’s Row. The menu consists of sausage jambalaya, white beans, green salad and dessert.
• There will be no baptisms during Lent.
• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
• A novena is prayed every Monday at 7 p.m.
• The Way of the Cross is prayed every Friday during Lent at 7 p.m.
• Lenten morning Masses every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 7 a.m. Mass on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
• Lenten Bible class with Father Ron Yee-Mon every Thursday at 7 p.m.
• Parish mission day with Deacon Lloyd Duplantis March 13, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Parishioners are encouraged to support Operation Rice Bowl during the Lenten season.
• Confessions are heard every Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

from Oletta Chatagnier

    Our Lady of the Isle

from Janet Ray

     Maria Immacolata

• Lenten schedule: Weekday Masses Monday through Friday at 12:10 p.m., in church; Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. at Maria Immacolata School; Way of the Cross on Wednesdays at 1:50 p.m. at school, and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. in church.
• Lenten seafood dinner sponsored by KC Council No. 13819, Fridays at 6 p.m., in the community center. Take outs are available. Cost is $6 per plate.
• Holy Week schedule: Tuesday, March 30, Mass of Chrism at 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales; Wednesday, March 31, Seder meal at 6:30 p.m., in the community center; Holy Thursday April 1, Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 6:30 p.m., solemn adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 8 to 11 p.m.; Good Friday, April 2, Way of the Cross at 3 p.m.; The Lord’s Passion at 5:30 p.m.
•                Holy Saturday, April 3, Easter vigil at 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 4, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The 5 p.m. youth Mass is cancelled on this day.
• Confessions are heard at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and a half hour before Mass on Sundays during Lent.
• No baptisms during Lent.
• Upper CCD classes Sundays March 14 and 28 at 4 p.m.; Lower CCD classes on Mondays March 15 and 22 at 5:30 p.m. CCD classes cancelled for Holy Week.
• St. Joseph Altar viewing and blessing Sunday, March 14, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
• Pastoral council meeting, Tuesday, March 16, at 6 p.m.
• KC Council No. 13819 meeting, Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m.
• Finance council meeting Thursday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m.
• Sacred Hearts, a support program for those who are 25 years of age or older, single, separated, divorced or widowed, meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., in the community center.

from Alice Fields

    Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary

• Parishioners who are in need of a priest for a sick family member can call the parish office during business hours or call Father Carl Collins, pastor, at 876-7652, ext. 211, after business hours.
• Emergency relief every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
• Cleaning angels are needed. Parishioners are invited to sign up to help clean the church once a month. If interested call Melanie Pontiff at 594-8386.
• Lenten Mass schedule: 8 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Thursdays at 6 p.m.
• Way of the Cross on Fridays at 3 p.m. with Benediction; and at 7 p.m. on Fridays.
• Scripture classes with Father Carl Collins, pastor, Thursdays during Lent at 7 p.m. (No class March 18.)
• Lenten Mission, March 15-17, at 7 p.m. each day. Mike DiSalvo will be the presenter.
• Parish penance service, Thursday, March 18, at 7 p.m.
• Chrism Mass, Tuesday, March 30, at 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales; Holy Thursday, April 1, Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m.; Good Friday, April 2, solemn service at 3 p.m., youth living Way of the Cross at 7 p.m.; Easter vigil, April 3, at 8 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 4, Masses at 7 and 11 a.m., and 6 p.m.
• Volunteers are needed to help clean the church and the chapel Thursday, March 25, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
• Bishop Sam G. Jacobs has asked that confessions be available during Lent at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales and St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until Noon.
• Donations for altar flowers for Easter are being accepted in memory of loved ones.

from Barbara Blanchard

    St. Bernadette

• Adoration on Thursday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 16, in the St. Gabriel Room.
• Way of the Cross, Friday, March 12, at 12:30 p.m.; Mass and Way of the Cross at 6 p.m. in church.
• Annual parish Lenten retreat, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Community Center. Registration forms are located by the entrances of the church and the parish office.
• KC membership drive and pancake breakfast, Sunday, March 14, from 8 to 10:30 a.m., in Herbert Hall.
• Pastoral council meeting, Wednesday, March 17, at 7 p.m., in the Mary/Joseph Room.
• Lenten shrimp boil fundraiser, Friday, March 19, from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., in Herbert Hall. Menu includes one pound boiled shrimp, potatoes, corn and dip for $10. Proceeds benefit youth and young adults of St. Bernadette. Orders can be placed by calling 879-1506 by March 17.
• The 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday March 21 will be the CCD kindergarten/first grade class family Mass.
• Any parent of a current kindergarten student who wishes to register the child for first grade, or to register a child for their first year of religious education, go to the school cafeteria Monday or Tuesday, March 15 or 16, from 6 to 6:45 p.m.
• Volleyball practice is on Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the gym for those ages 13-18.
• The 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday, March 14 will be the sixth grade class family Mass.
• An Edge class has been added to the schedule on Sunday, March 21, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

     St. Francis Cathedral                   

       St. Gregory

     St. Louis    

     Our Lady of the Rosary

• CCD Mass, Sunday, March 14, at 10 a.m. Baptisms will follow Mass.
• Children’s liturgy Sundays, at 10 a.m.
• CCD classes grades 9-11, Sundays, March 14 and 21, at 4 p.m. Grades K-8 meet Mondays, March 15 and 22, at 5:30 p.m.
• Prayer meetings for vocations, Mondays at 7 p.m., in the KC Home.
• Bible study with Father Albert, Tuesdays, at 7 p.m., at the KC Home.
• Healing Mass and novena, Tuesday, March 16, at 8:30 a.m.
• Pastoral council meeting, Wednesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m., in the Saltillo Room.
• KC and Auxiliary meeting, Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m., in the KC Home.
• St. Joseph Altar, Friday, March 19, in the school cafeteria. Mass at 8:30 a.m. Holy Rosary School Mass at 8:45 a.m. in the church. Way of the Cross will follow.
• Holy Name Society meeting, Thursday, March 25, at 6:30 p.m., in the KC Home.
• Baptismal seminar, Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m., in the school cafeteria.

from Bobbie Melancon

     Holy Savior