Grand Coteau, Louisiana
337-662-5279
Morning Prayer:
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m.
before 8:00 a.m. Mass
Night Prayer:
On YouTube only
"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
Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Grand Coteau is accepting applications for the position of Director of Sacred Music (DSM). The ideal candidate will be proficient in vocal, piano, and organ performance and in conducting a church choir for Catholic liturgical services.
Click below for full Job Description.
https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/15664/documents/2020/11/SCB%20Music%20Minister%20Job%20Description.pdf
Interested applicants and asked to send their resumes to Fr. Mark Kramer, S.J. at matte@st-charles-borromeo.org.
* 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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWUwlD5RPR4&list=PL08j1ePBOfDshTipVSNnKh4h9QJ5il_lz&index=15
/documents/2020/8/Novena%20to%20St.%20Joseph.docx
Liturgy of the Hours
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.
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/featured
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.