Grand Coteau, Louisiana
337-662-5279
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St. Charles
- Sunday: 7:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Charles 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Christ the King 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St. Charles
- Monday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Thursday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Saturday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM and by appointment by calling 337-662-5279.
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Liturgy of the Hours
Morning Prayer:
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.
before 8:00 a.m. Mass
Night Prayer:
On YouTube only
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Adoration Times
- Perpetual: Available at St. Peter's in Carencro for those with committed hour only currently
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM During Holy Year of St. Joseph, August 16 - May 1
- Thursday: 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM Includes Benediction - Every Thurs before 1st Friday of the month at St. Charles Church
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 1 COR 15:12-20Responsorial Psalm PS 17:1BCD, 6-7, 8B AND 15Gospel LK 8:1-3
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"If we wish to make any progress in the service of God, ...we must keep ourselves in the presence of God as much as possible and have no other view or end in all our actions but the divine glory.
-St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop 1538-1583
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Parish News and updates
Welcome Aboard Mr. Charles Richard, our New DRE
We are happy to announce that Mr. Charles Richard of our parish has accepted the position to be the Director of Religious Education.
Mr. Charles has been a life-long native and resident of Grand Coteau/Sunset area. He was a graduate of St. Peter Claver High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Education from the University Louisiana at Lafayette and a Master of Education in Administration & Supervision from Southern University of Baton Rouge.
Mr. Charles has participated in Adult Bible Study and currently leads a Rosary prayer line. In addition, he also served as religious education teacher and Eucharistic Minister at Christ The King Mission Church. We are excited for him to join our managerial and ministerial team at St. Charles Borromeo. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Charles at 337-662-5279 ext. 4 or richard@st-charles-borromeo.org
Mr. Richard comes to us with a wealth of experience as an educator and school administrator, as well as being a man of deep faith and devotion.
Please keep him and religious education program in your prayers.Disaster Relief Efforts
Donate for Lake Charles disaster relief now through the Lafayette Diocese: Click below
https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=9fd2bc
Catholic Charities of Acadiana is looking for willing individuals and/or groups from church parishes, schools, and other Diocesan entities to pre-register in order to be quickly deployed once our disaster response begins. Catholic Charities of Acadiana is in need of individuals for the following jobs:· Data Collection / Call Center
· Tarp Teams
· Damage Assessment
· Muck Out / Clean Up
· Debris Removal & Chainsaw Crew
· Food Service Team Member
To preregister as a disaster volunteer, click here: http://bit.ly/2MfJbCC
If you become aware of parishioners whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Laura, please direct them to text DISASTER to 797979 to complete a simple form. These individuals will then be added to the list of those needing assistance from Catholic Charities of Acadiana and its disaster response partners. This is only to be used for those who have sustained damages. For all other needs, residents should call 232-HELP / Louisiana 211.
YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH IS AUGUST 16, 2020 - MAY 1, 2021
* Adoration: Wednesdays 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Sign up for an hour at link below or in the book at back of church:
* First Wednesdays Votive Mass to St. Joseph 8:00 a.m.
* Pilgrimage Sites and Missions (see St. Joseph Booklet or diocesan website):
* Novena to St. Joseph on our Facebook Page and in Documents section (links below):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWUwlD5RPR4&list=PL08j1ePBOfDshTipVSNnKh4h9QJ5il_lz&index=15
/documents/2020/8/Novena%20to%20St.%20Joseph.docx
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Liturgy of the HoursMorning Prayer will be prayed in the Church weekdays at 7:30 a.m., Monday - Friday before the 8 a.m. Mass.
These prayers will also be livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Click link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ByffdT0vPmF4v9BnOROA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Night Prayer, which is a 7 day rotation throughout ordinary time, is available on our YouTube Channel.
Phase Two Re-Opening!
With the permission of Governor Edwards and Bishop Deshotel, we will begin on Saturday, June 6th holding gatherings at 50% of maximum capacity inside our two churches.
All Catholics continue to be dispensed from their Sunday obligation. Nonetheless, the duty to sanctify Sunday should be fulfilled through some other form of devotion, including watching Mass on television or the internet, the rosary, scripture reading, etc.
Persons who are ill (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, loss of tast/smell, etc) and those with pre-existing conditions should not attend Mass. Persons 65 years old and older are at a higher risk of experiencing worse symptoms than others if they contract the coronavirus and should consider not attending Mass.
It is strongly recommended that attendees wear face masks. Please bring your own hand sanitizer if you are able. At all times, there must be a 6-foot spacing between groups and other individuals or groups. Our ushers will be assisting with seating of individuals and families. Holy Communion is to be received in the hand and ushers will guide attendees to assure that safe 6-foot spacing is followed.
Live Stream the Mass
Daily at Noon and Sunday at 11:00 AM Lafayette Cathedral:
https://video.ibm.com/channel/catholic-diocese-of-lafayette-la
EWTN Daily Mass: Live at 7:00 a.m
https://www.ewtn.com/tv/watch-live
Available any time on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN/featuredImmaculate Conception Jesuit Church, New OrleansMon-Fri: 7:30 a.m., Weekends 8:00 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xCj2feUg0A_omehUiJbAQ
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Burial? Cremation? What does the Church Teach?Below is a short summary of what the Church teaches on burial and cremation. For a fuller explanation of the subject, see the entire article by clicking on the "Sacraments and Liturgy" tab and selecting funerals and buriels.
While the Church has in recent decades allowed for cremation to be chosen for sanitary, economic or other social reasons, she strongly continues to prefer the burial of the body of the deceased as the most fitting way to express and reinforce the belief in the dignity of the human body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and in the bodily resurrection.
In cases where cremation is chosen, the remains should be treated with the same respect given the human body from which they come. This respect requires that the entire remains be laid to rest in a sacred place, buried in a grave, or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium. The remains may not be divided up, reserved in a private residence, or used to make jewelry or other keep sakes. The church also strictly prohibits the scattering of ashes, for any motive whatsoever.May the Church’s teaching on this topic assist us in caring and praying well for our deceased brothers and sisters and in proclaiming and passing on the Good News of the Gospel for the greater glory of God.