Upcoming Meetings September 21 - Feast on the Levee Committee Meeting in the Activity Center at 6:30 PM October 5 - Knights of Columbus will meet in the Activity Center at 6:00 PM October 5 - Catholic Daughters will meet in the Activity Center at 7:00 PM
Supper at Emmaus Painting
This painting was commissioned by the Diocese of Baton Rouge. To learn more about this painting, the story behind it, and how you can purchase a print of it for yourself, go to the following link.
Friendly Reminder For Safety, Parents and Guardians are reminded to supervise their children during the Feast.
The Feast on the Levee will take place on Sunday, October 8th. Come out and enjoy the Cajun Food, Music, Bingo, Kid's Activities and much more. Don't miss the BBQ Cook Off! October 8, 2023 Mass Times will be at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cornhole Tournament Competition begins at 1:00. Don't miss the fun! To register your team for the competition, click here. Turn in your form through the mail slot in the Church Office back door.
Registration
Use the QR Code inside the poster or click here to print out a registration form to complete and turn in.
We will have a Silent Auction and are accepting donations of NEW items and hand-made items. We will NOT accept used items. Drop off your items at the Church Office.
Sweets are needed for the Sweet Shop. Please plan to bring these items to the Feast.
Raffle tickets have been mailed out. Please return your ticket stubs along with your payment to the Church Office or drop in the collection basket enclosed in an envelope. Thanks! Please call the church office at 225-749-2189 and let us know if you can help out. The Fair Committee appreciates your help and commitment.
Upcoming Special Collections
September 24 - Religious Education CCD October 8 - Building and Maintenance Fund October 22 - World Mission Sunday November 1 - All Saints Day Offering
The new Mass Intentions policy that was explained in Father John’s letter in the April 2nd bulletin will be implemented on January 1, 2024.
St. John the Baptist News & Upcoming Events
RCIA Classes RCIA Classes meet at 6:30 PM on Wednesday night in the Church Office. To begin your journey of Faith, please contact Carolyn Dupuy, 225-276-6269.
October is the Month of the Rosary Father John would like to have 30 families sign up to recite the Rosary in their homes from October 1st - 30th. All families are invited at 5:30 on November 2nd where their intentions will be placed on the altar, adoration will begin, along with the recitation of the Rosary, and this will conclude the Month of the Rosary.
Rita's Closet - September 21 and October 12 Rita's Closet will be open from 7:30 till 10:30 AM. The Zippers are grateful for your donations however they cannot accept furniture. To donate these items please contact Joseph's Storehouse: 225-771-8858, Baton Rouge or 225-615-8659, Baker.
All Night Eucharistic Adoration - October 6/7
All Night Eucharistic Adoration Friday, October 6th at 8:00pm through Saturday, October 7th at 8:00am. Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church. 1st Saturday Mass is at 8:00am on Saturday, October 7th.
Recitation of the Rosary - October 14
At noon, the Catholic Daughters will host the Rosary in front of the Grotto to pray for peace around the world. Please join them.
Pro Life Rosary - October 21 At 4:00 PM in Church
October 30 - SJB Card Party 10:00 AM in the Activity Center, lunch will be served. To register, please contact Terry Guidry, 225-413-5418 or Stacy Gauthreaux, 225-439-2282.
Baptismal Seminar - November 8 Meet in the Church Office at 6:00 PM. Please call the office to register. Additional seminar dates are listed on the Baptism tab under Sacraments.
FORMED - A Gift for You! FORMED.org More information on FORMED can be found on our Resources page. Follow the link below to find a series of videos to guide you through logging in, signing up, and using the platform. Watch videos here.