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
- Sunday: 8:30 AM to 8:50 AM Christ the King Mission Church
- Saturday: 3:15 PM to 3:45 PM St. Charles Church, and by appointment by calling 337 662-5279
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BaptismsFirst Sunday of month at 1:30 p.m. (unles otherwise indicated)
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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 I Acts 4:32-37Responsorial Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5Gospel Jn 3:7b-15
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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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Back to Phase 3: Covid Guidelines!
The Return to Phase III guidelines for public liturgies does not involve major procedural changes for us at this time. The same basic principles apply: although the Govenor has lifted the capacity limits, it is still highly recommended that we maintain social distance (six feet between persons of different households), the wearing of masks, and proper hygiene/sanitizing.
We have, however, taken down the ropes on the Marian side of the Church (North side) but the ropes remain for social distancing on the South side and in the transepts. We have also returned our hymnals and missalettes to the pews, and have begun our choir practice and choral singing with social distancing
All Catholics continue to be dispensed from their Sunday Mass 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, other forms of devotion and refraining from servile work. One can also consecrate the Sabbath by attending Mass on any day of the week.
Please continue to bring your own hand sanitizer if you are able. Our ushers will be assisting with seating of individuals and families.
Prayerfully Oppose the Discriminatory "Equality Act"Our Bishop and the U.S. Bishops have asked us to express our opposition to the Equality Act which was recently passed by the House of Representatives. This piece of legislation will put into law the lie of the evil spirit that there is no biological difference between males and females, and so it will force us with the power of the law to consider men to be women and women to be men.
This puts women especially at risk as it will allow men to enter into women’s dressing rooms, bathrooms, and locker rooms. It will also hurt women by allowing men to compete in women’s sports.
Moreover, the act has explicitly removed freedom of religion protections, which means the Church will have no legal way of objecting to this ideology in her preaching, education, and charitable works … in particular in her adoption services. It is also intended to open the door to the federal funding of abortion.
Of course, we have compassion and understanding for those who experience deep seated difficulty in accepting their God given gender, but that compassion must always be rooted in the truth that we know by reason and by faith.
So, most importantly, let us pray for a conversion of heart and mind on this issue in our culture, and let us do what we can as conscientious citizens to always uphold the dignity of the human person.
Fr. Mark
Please follow the link below to the US. Bishop's website to express your opposition to your Senator or Representative to this legislation:
https://www.votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaigns/80967/Respond
Welcome Dr. Frankie Kelly!After an extensive search and much prayer, God has provided for us with a very gifted and experienced new Director of Sacred Music, Dr. Frankie J. Kelly.
Dr. Kelly holds three degrees in music, including a doctorate in Musical Arts from the University of Illinois. She is a professionally trained orchestral clarinetist and pianist and a long-time music educator as a professor on the faculty of Southeastern Louisiana University, Loyola University of New Orleans, and the University of New Orleans. She has wide experience conducting orchestras and choirs, training both instrumentalists and singers.
She comes to us most recently from Texas where she served in Catholic Churches for a number of years as a director of sacred music both in the Houston and Austin Diocese.
As the Director of Sacred Music, she will oversee all things musical at the parish, serving as a member of the parish staff, directing our Vigil, 10:30 Sunday, and Holy Day choirs, coordinating music for all funerals and weddings, and encouraging us all to participate joyfully in praising God through song.
She is delighted that the variety of her professional experiences has brought her to St. Charles, placing her squarely within her childhood passion and love: that of sacred music.
Please, join me in welcoming her to our parish. Fr. Mark
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
Liturgy of the Hours
Morning 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=subscriberNight Prayer, which is a 7 day rotation throughout ordinary time, is available on our YouTube Channel.
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
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.