Grand Coteau, Louisiana
337-662-5279
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Masses Have Resumed!please note temporary time changes
- 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. Confessions heard in the side chapel (cry room) to enable 6 foot distance. Please use Front or North entrance only.
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Liturgy of the Hours
Morning Prayer:
Mon., Wed., Fri. 7:30 a.m.
Evening Prayer:
Tue., Thr., 4:30 p.m. -
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Adoration Times
- Perpetual: Available at St. Peter's in Carencro for those with committed hour only currently
- Thursday: 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM Including Evening Prayer & 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 Zec 9:9-10Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14Reading 2 ROM 8:9, 11-13Gospel Mt 11:25-30
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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
New Daily MassesBeginning this Saturday, July 4th:We will add an 8 a.m. Mass every day Monday-Saturday.
We will continue to have our 5:00 p.m. Masses on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Saturday morning Mass does not fulfill the Sunday obligation (remembering, though, that we are currently dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass).
Morning Prayer will be prayed in the Church every day at 7:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
These prayers will be livestreamed also on our YouTube Channel. Click link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ByffdT0vPmF4v9BnOROA/featured?view_as=subscriber
Evening Prayer will no longer be prayed in public.
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 Catholilcs 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
Bishop Barron's Daily Mass at 7:15 am (Also Available Anytime Afterwards):
https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass/
St. Michael the Archangel, Shrewbury, MO at 7:00 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4-yjOdZmvRtejiLZz36JcQ
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
Free Catholic Videos, Movies, Children's ProgramsThe Augustine Institute is offering a two week trial access to all their videos. They have programming on the Sacraments, Adult Faith Formation, Youth Ministry, Religious Movies, and much more. If you are able, please consider making them a donation. Here's the link to the vidoes:
Magnificat Missal and Prayer Book (free online)The Magnificat is being offered for free online during this time of health concern. There are readings and prayers for the Mass, a Meditation for each Day, and a modified Morning, Evening and Night prayer.
http://us.magnificat.net/flipbook/HTML/index.php#!VVMjMiMyMDIwIzEzMjIxNDY4
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Sacrament of Reconciliation Available each Saturday
Our Priests are providing the sacrament of reconciliation every Saturday from 3:15 - 3:45 pm in the side chapel (cry room) to allow for social distancing of 6 feet. A screen will be provided for those who do not wish to have a face to face confession.
Enter the Church through the Front Doors or North Transept.
Please remember safe distancing from any other parishioners who are also there.
Confessions may be heard by calling to schedule an appointment at 337-662-5279.
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.