Saint Charles Borromeo

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.

Phase Three Covid Guidelines!

     Phase III re-opening guidelines for public liturgies do not involve major procedural changes.  The same basic principles apply in Phase III as did in both Phases I and II:  Maintaning social distance (six feet), wearing masks, and proper hygiene/sanitizing. 

Church occupancy has now increased to 75% of maximum capacity inside our two churches, but due to social distancing this will not affect occupancy limits in a signifant way. 
   
     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.    

    Persons who are ill (fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, loss of taste/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 preferably to be received in the hand and ushers will guide attendees to assure that safe 6-foot spacing is followed.