There will be no Daily Masses the week of February 6th-9th. Father Eddie will be on Retreat.
2023 MOTI Conference
February 25 at St. George Parish
'Prepare to Encounter the Lord'
Tickets on sale!
Supper & Substance
From the Pastor: January 29, 2023; John Bosco
Our readings this week are all about being humble and lowly in the eyes of the world so we may be exalted and raised in the presence of God. It is through the lowly and poor that God selects his great warriors, His Kingdom builders. Likewise for those who are graced with apparitions of Mary. We should all seek our rewards in the next life, not in this one.
One great example of such a lowly and humble person who built huge chunks of God’s Kingdom is St. John Bosco, whom we honor this Tuesday with his Memorial. Several pictures of him hang in the Landsman Center in Napoleonville.
St John’s father died when he was two, during a time of great famine; leaving the family in dire straights. Yet his mother always found ways to help the homeless with food, shelter, and clothing. At nine, he had a dream in which many boys swore as they played. A majestic man and woman walked amongst them. The man told him that in meekness and charity, he would “conquer these your friends.” Then the lady added, “Be strong, humble, and robust. When the time comes you will understand everything.”
He learned how to do magic tricks by closely observing circus performers. Then he staged a show for his friends, the end of which he repeated the Gospel he had heard that day and invited them to pray with him. This became his early method of ministry.
It wasn’t long before he became a priest and worked tirelessly for the poor and often exploited boys; many of whom were imprisoned. Within twenty years of his ordination, he and his mother were providing lodging for 800 boys! He recommended many to the priesthood and established the Society of St. Francis de Sales which continues to help children around the world today. He was born to his heavenly reward 135 years ago, on January 31st.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for giving us so many outstanding examples of how to live your words of love. May we likewise become living examples of your Word among us, that some priest will hold up to his community 100 years from now! Amen.
God Bless!
Blessings,
Fr. Eddie
The Diocese of Baton Rouge, in conjunction with all Dioceses in the United States, will be taking part in the National Eucharistic Revival, which began on The Feast of Corpus Christi (June 19, 2022) and go until June 2025.
The Revival is a grassroots movement of Catholics, each responding to the gift of the Eucharist in their own way.
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Mass Schedule
SATURDAY ANTICIPATED MASSES
4:00 PM St. Philomena
SUNDAY MASSES
7:00 AM St. Anne Church
9:00 AM Assumption Church
11:00 AM St. Philomena
Weekday Masses
MONDAY
7:30 AM St. Philomena Adoration Chapel
TUESDAY
5:30 PM St. Philomena Adoration Chapel
WEDNESDAY
5:30 PM St. Anne
THURSDAY
12:10 PM St. Anne
Eucharistic Adoration
St. Anne Church:
Wednesday @ 4:30 PM
St. Philomena Adoration Chapel:
MONDAY-FRIDAY
4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
SATURDAY
4:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon)
Confessions
Schedule with Fr. Eddie
TUESDAY
5:00 PM @ St. Philomena
6:00 PM @ St. Philomena
WEDNESDAY
4:30 PM @ St. Anne
SATURDAY
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ St. Philomena
Emergency Telephone:
(985) 236-9224
Please call the emergency phone number first, if no one answers, please leave a text message.
Office Hours:
St. Anne/Assumption open Monday thru Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
St. Philomena open Monday thru Thursday 9AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00PM - 3:00 PM (Close at 12PM on Thursday's)
(Closed for Lunch 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
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St. Anne/Assumption Staff
Julie Adolph, Office Manager
Marci Melancon, Bookkeeper
Kathy Landry, Director of Religious Education
Elvin Ponvelle, Maintenance
Brenda Landry, Director of Music
Wendy Gros, Housekeeper
Pastor
St. Philomena Staff
Merry Arceneaux, Bookkeeper
Jackie Bailey, Director of Religious Education
Trunell Landry , Secretary
Elvin Ponvelle, Maintenance
Amy Good, Director of Music
Donna Naquin, Housekeeper