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Welcome!
Thank you for visiting us at Saint Bernadette Church, which is a Roman Catholic parish located in Bayou Vista - between Patterson and Berwick, Louisiana,
in the Diocese of Lafayette . St. Bernadette Church continues the Sacramental Traditions of Jesus Christ as handed down by the Apostles, we strive to live lives of Communion and Participation as we seek to fulfill the mission bestowed upon us by Christ.
Our Pastor is Father Thainese Alphonse.
The Liturgy of the Word for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the first part of today's Gospel, we hear Jesus warn the crowds not to follow the example of the scribes in seeking honor and attention from others. Jesus then observes how Jewish pilgrims are making their contributions to the temple treasury. It was expected that observant Jews would make pilgrimages to the Temple to offer prayer and sacrifices. Pilgrims were also expected to make a financial contribution to the temple treasury. Jesus observes that those who were rich contributed large sums to the treasury. Those with less means made smaller contributions.
Jesus calls attention, to a poor widow who makes the smallest of contributions - two coins of little value. Jesus upholds the poor widow's offering for his disciples' consideration, commending her because her small offering was an act of profound generosity, giving from her livelihood rather than her surplus. To give from our livelihood is not only an act of generosity, it is also an act of trust in God. We can only give from our need if we trust that God will provide for us. Jesus himself demonstrates the ultimate act of generosity and trust in God as he gives his life for us on the cross.
First Reading
1 Kings 17:10-16
Through Elijah, a widow and her son are blest with enough flour and oil to supply them for a year.
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 146:7,8-9 9-10
A prayer of praise to God who raises up the lowly
Second Reading
Hebrews 9:24-28
Christ died once to take away sin; he will return again to bring salvation.
Gospel Reading
Mark 12:38-44
Jesus notices a poor widow's offering and commends her great sacrifice.
In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,
"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes
and accept greetings in the marketplaces,
seats of honor in synagogues,
and places of honor at banquets.
They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext
recite lengthy prayers.
They will receive a very severe condemnation."
He sat down opposite the treasury
and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums.
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood."
Mark 12:38-44
2024-2025 Faith Formation
In their classroom lessons throughout the year, our young people will meet Jesus in the Sunday Gospels. Our lessons will always focus on the upcoming Sunday Gospel. For example, classes this week will focus on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and our lesson will include discussions based on the Gospel according to Mark.
This Sunday's Gospel is a call for us all to share ourselves with others. The widow gives to the Temple two small coins that are significant to her livelihood. Jesus contrasts that with the showy gifts most people gave to the Temple treasury. They gave something of their great abundance. The widow gave of herself. We are all called to do the same - to give of ourselves.
Take a few minutes to talk about what important gifts each member of your family possesses, then share ways you all can show generosity to others because of your own possessions.
Our Seventh Commandment is about respecting the rights and property of others. How can your family work together to help protect the rights of others? How does sharing with and protecting others indicate you and your families desire to follow Jesus?
This week, offer prayers of thanksgiving for all the people who have given generously to your family. Come up with ways you can best repay their generosity by "paying it forward."
We perform the Corporal Works of Mercy to help meet the physical needs of others like clothing, food, shelter, and basic human connection. The Spiritual Works of Mercy help us to meet the spiritual needs of others like prayer, truth, forgiveness, and guidance. These works of mercy are actions fulfilled by faithful Catholics and go hand in hand with loving God and others.
If you are in need of a Bible for your family, please don't hesitate to call me. -BW
*Faith Formation Family Mass is next Sunday, November 17th at 10:30 am.
We acknowledge, with grateful hearts, this year's Faith Formation Volunteers:
Maria Landry
Kamry Landry
Mona Thibodeaux
Renee' Garris
Roland Brannon
Judy Brannon
Frances Bullard
Jenny Guillot
Elaine Landry
Roz Meranta
Kathy Shilling
Kim Meranta
Melinda Frederick
Cindy Viola
Jane Vaccerella
Brenda Nelson
God Bless! BW, DRE
Be A Light For The Spiritually Blind
There are many who are spiritually - blind to the Truth. The spiritually blind hear the truth, but they cannot see what it means. They cannot see the "big picture" of salvation, and they are unable to see how it applies in their own life. They have trouble confessing the truth because they have difficulty believing what they cannot see. They are always in fear of an attack because they dwell in darkness, and naturally, anyone moving in darkness is subject to possibly being met with an aggressive attack of the unknown. This fear sometimes brings on a reflexive counter-response when they are exposed to the bright penetrating light of truth - they are unable to see the light of truth even though it enters their eyes and travels to their souls. The heat and light of the truth can even hardened their hearts more. St. Paul describes it, "They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart" (Ephesians 4:18).
In Isaiah 42:6, The Lord reminds us that we are called in righteousness to be a light to the nations, "to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness." It is through faithfulness to the Lord and his Word that we become a light to those who are blind. We cannot force them to see, but we rely on the Lord to make us shine a light that will help bring sight to them.
Derek Barr, St. John Vianny Theological Seminary Lay Division
5 Symptoms of Spiritual Blindness
PRIDE- Pride suffocates and eventually blocks spiritual sight. It becomes a barrier between you and God and leaves you susceptible to accept error.
REBELLION- When we disobey God's commandments, we are lead to the loss of light and truth. A rebellious heart refuses to submit to God's authority and rejects His truth.
SIN- Sin puts us in darkness as blindness does. It weakens the soul and prunes all the graces of God that darkens our souls.
SELF-DECEPTION- When we are so entrenched in religious rituals such as going to church every now and then, sending our children to classes, and/or only celebrating the sacraments ceremonially, but don't seek a genuine spiritual connection, we become blind to our own shortcomings and the need for personal growth and understanding.
FEAR- Satan loves to turn faith into fear. This fear causes us to lack assurance in Christ's unconditional love for us.
How to Help the Spiritually Blind
Be a Friend- Be present and fully listen to others.
Help Others Relax- Help them connect with their calm center.
Project Hope- Show them vibrations of peace and hope.
Be an Encouraging Word- Offer a word of encouragement or kindness.
Be an Advocate- Advocate for Jesus.
Be Open to God's Correction- Respond to God's revelations with faith and act without hesitation.
Solutions to Overcome Spiritual Blindness
Read or listen to the Word and expect to hear something new. The Pharisees heard Jesus' words but they didn't take them to heart indicating the soil of their hearts wasn't fertile. That's why Jesus called them blind guides.
Apply the Word to your life and circumstances.
Be honest with your spiritual condition - the Pharisees weren't.
Don't create your own theology. Know who you are IN Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Hate darkness. Stay in God's light.
Long for more God. Join and participate in ministry groups, Bible studies, etc.
Be aware of the ungodly influencers in your life.
Be quick to forgive others and repent from sin. You hear God quicker when you have a soft and pliable heart.
Look for areas in your life where you allow Satan to waltz in. He always brings pride, fear, worry, and anything meant to harm and blind you to God's truth.
A SERVANT'S HEART: Helping You and Your Family Grow
Service is a key element of God's Kingdom. Jesus Himself came to earth "not to be served, but to serve" (Mark 10:45). But in order to serve, especially in today's self-seeking society, we must learn what service is and how to have a servant's heart before God.
For each week, ask the question, think about it and answer. Try offering a reason highlighted.
Week One: What is Service? Read: Deut. 10:12, Acts 20:18-35, 1 Cor. 9:10-22
Service is, above all, following God's Will instead of your own: obedience = service.
Service comes from loving our neighbor - it is the active part of such love, showing that we care about others' needs more than our own.
Service is not just the big things; little acts of thoughtfulness such as listening to what people say or doing necessary tasks without grumbling are some of the most important forms of service.
Having a servants' heart means that no job is too small to be beneath us: any way we can help is great! That's what we're here for, to serve.
Week Two: Why Does God Ask Us To Serve Him? Read: Psalm 100:2-5, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2:1-13
God's way is always the best way; serving Him is the only way to live in accordance with the principles that lead to genuine success and happiness, both in this life and the next.
God is our King and Father, and He loves us - service is the kind of love we can make in return for His Own serving and sacrificial love shown on the Cross.
Jesus wants us to be like Him, and since His Nature is one of service and giving, having a servant's heart is the only way to be like Jesus.
Serving God leads to great rewards - He is a very generous employer!
Week Three: How Does Having A Servant's Heart Relate To Greatness In God's Kingdom? Read: Luke 22:24-29, Colossians 3:22-4:2
When you serve God, He will bless you for it, and there is nothing that compares to God's favor.
Serving others shows that you have a sense of honor and respect for others.
True greatness isn't measured by how well you did something, but by how many people were better off because you were around.
Serving others is the best way to learn how best to perform any task or big project, which is perfect training for becoming a leader.
Service means sacrifice: giving up your whole life for God and others rather than yourself, and God promises a crown of glory and eternal life to those who are willing to sacrifice their lives in this world.
Week Four: How Can I Serve To The Best Of My Ability? Read: Isiah 50:10, John 12:26, Hebrews 12:1-2
Pray diligently that God will bless you with a more giving spirit and a servant's heart.
Think about the gifts and talents and abilities you have been given, and try to think of at least one way you can use each of them to benefit others.
Listen to what others say about what they need, even if they are not asking you directly for your help, and see what you can do to help them out.
Start with the little things - big opportunities to serve come once we have built up our abilities and earned others' trust by serving in the little things.
Introducing the Book of Exodus
The second book of the Pentateuch is called Exodus, from the Greek word for "departure," because its central event was understood by the Septuagint's translators to be the departure of the Israelites from Egypt. Its Hebrew title, Shemoth ("Names"), is from the book's opening phrase, "These are the names...". Continuing the history of Israel from the point where the Book of Genesis leaves off, Exodus recounts the Egyptian oppression of Jacob's ever-increasing descendants and their miraculous deliverance by God through Moses, who led them across the Red Sea to Mount Sinai where they entered into a covenant with the Lord. Covenantal laws and detailed prescriptions for the tabernacle (a portable sanctuary foreshadowing the Jerusalem Temple) and its service are followed by a dramatic episode of rebellion, repentance, and divine mercy. After the broken covenant is renewed, the tabernacle is constructed, and the cloud signifying God's glorious presence descends to cover it.
These events made Israel a nation and confirmed their unique relationship with God. The "law" (Hebrew torah) given by God through Moses to the Israelites at Mount Sinai constitutes the moral, civil, and ritual legislation by which they were to become a holy people. Many elements of it were fundamental to the teaching of Jesus (Mt 5:21-30; 15:4) as well as to New Testament and Christian moral teaching (Rom 13:8-10; Cor 10:1-5; 1 Pt 2:9).
The principal divisions of Exodus are:
I.
Introduction: The Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt (1:1-2:22)
II.
The Call and Commission of Moses (2:23-7:7)
III.
The Contest with Pharaoh (7:8-13:16)
IV.
The Deliverance of the Israelites from Pharaoh and Victory at the Sea (13:17-15:21)
V.
The Journey in the Wilderness to Sinai (15:22-18:27)
VI.
Covenant and Legislation at Mount Sinai (19:1-31:18)
VII.
Israel's Apostasy and God's Renewal of the Covenant (32:1-34:35)
VIII.
The Building of the tabernacle and the Descent of God's Glory upon It (35:1-40:38)
Bible Quiz #41 - Exodus Chapters 1-5 ANSWERS
What is the meaning of Exodus? - Departure.
What cities did Pharaoh force the Israelites to build? - Pithom and Raamses (1:11).
What was the answer given by midwives to Pharaoh? - The Israel women are robust and give birth before the midwife arrives (1:19).
What is the meaning of the name Moses? - I drew him out of the water (2:10).
Why did God ask Moses to remove his sandals? - Because where he was standing was holy ground (3:5).
Why did Moses hide his face before God? - He was afraid to look at God (3:6).
Who was the spokesman of Moses? - Aron (4:16).
What did Moses and Aron do before the elders of Israel to make them believe that they were sent by God? - Performed the signs before the people (4:30).
What did Pharaoh tell the taskmasters and foremen? - Not to supply the people with straw for their brickmaking (5:7).
What was the reaction of the Israelites to Moses and Aron? - They brought the people into bad odor with Pharaoh and his servants (5:21).
We thank and appreciate the following participants:
Rachel Torres, Michelle & Paul Tholen, Lois Bosworth, Debbie Hannegan, Allen Hebert, Susan Legendre, Mary Jo Beadle, Geneva Alcina, Carolyn Ackman, Kenny Zimmer, Landry Family, James Bergeron, Catherine Cali, Kathleen Louiviere, Alberta LeBlanc, Julia Hepler, Brenda Nelson, Rose Robison, Barbara Cothron, John & Narcella Trevino, Barry Clark, Theresa Babin, Judy & Roland Brannon and Ella Walker.
Faith Formation Student Participants:
Luke Johnson, Christian Pham, Parker Dupre, Jaxon Chesteen, Koen Landry, Khyla Metrejean, Sophia Falgout, and Madison Bourgeois.
Small Faith Communities
In the Gospel, the disciples see someone casting out demons in Jesus' name and try to stop him. Jesus tells them not to stop him because anyone who is not against us is for us. Jesus emphasizes the importance of being inclusive in our ministry and that good works done in His name are valuable.
When we join together to recognize and support the good works of others, we build a stronger community. We are all working towards the same goal. This spirit of inclusiveness strengthens our faith and unity.
It was Jesus who invited his disciples into community, where they were formed in His way of discipleship. After His death and resurrection, Christians prayed together and broke bread as they were instructed by the Lord, and in doing so, shared their lives and sustenance. They supported one another by living the values that Jesus taught them. This was the early communitarianism character of the early Church.
It is in ongoing Small Faith Communities that people are especially helped to know and to relate to one another, reflect on their life of faith in the company of others, and strive to apply the Gospel to daily life. It is within these communities that we are able to:
Share freely about God and our life experiences.
Learn continually about scripture, tradition, Church Doctrine, and spirituality.
Mutually support others as well as gain needed encouragement as we share our belief in God.
Pray, both personal and communal, together.
Live out the mission oriented values of Christ.
These Small Faith Communities are designed to connect us to deep, lasting friendships that help strengthen our own relationship with God. It's one of the best ways to get connected and belong to our parish family. Our Lord said, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matt. 18:20). The best part about gathering together as Christians is that we can be assured that Jesus is there among us.
We are One Body in Christ that extends outside of ourselves. We were made to complement each other and to serve God by bringing as many people to him as possible. In a small faith community we find joy, peace, happiness, and hope. It is our strength. Please consider becoming a part of one or more of our small faith communities at St. Bernadette.
Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, oh Maria.
Hail, mother of mercy and of love, oh Maria.
Triumph all ye cherubim, Sing with us ye seraphim.
Heaven and earth resound the hymn.
Salve, Salve, Salve Regina.
The beautiful tradition of May Crowning reflects the beauty of the 5th Glorious Mystery of the Holy Rosary which it evokes. Honoring Our Lady, Queen of Heaven and Earth, honors her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ Who first crowned her as His Queen. Adorning Our Lady with a crown of flowers is a custom of great devotion to Our Holy Mother and recalls the beauty of her love for us during difficult times in the world.
Our Lady always guides as a loving Mother. Her Immaculate Heart and her maternal beauty will always triumph over the ugliness of sin and suffering.
As we crown the Blessed Virgin on Mother's Day, we ask that she intercede for us to her Son.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
Holiness demands a constant effort, but it is possible for everyone because, rather than a human effort, it is first and foremost a gift of God, thrice holy. The Apostle John remarks: See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. It is God, therefore, who loved us first and make us his adoptive sons in Jesus. Everything in our lives is a gift of his love: how can we be indifferent before such a great mystery? How can we not respond to the heavenly Father's love by living as grateful children? In Christ, he gave us the gift of his entire self and calls us to a personal and profound relationship with him. Consequently, the more we imitate Jesus and remain united to him the more we enter into the mystery of his divine holiness. We discover that he loves us infinitely, and this prompts us in turn to love our brethren. Loving always entails an act of self-denial, "losing ourselves," and it is precisely this that makes us happy….
In truth, the blessed par excellence is only Jesus. He is, in fact, the true poor in spirit, the one afflicted, the meek one, the one hungering and thirsting for justice, the merciful, the pure of heart, the peacemaker. He is the one persecuted for the sake of justice.
The Beatitudes show us the spiritual features of Jesus and thus express his mystery, the mystery of his death and Resurrection, of his Passion and the joy of his Resurrection. This mystery, which is the mystery of true blessedness, invites us to follow Jesus and thus to walk toward it. To the extent that we accept his proposal and set out to follow him—each one in his own circumstances—we too can participate in his blessedness. With him, the impossible becomes possible and even a camel can pass through the eye of a needle; with his help, only with his help can we become perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect.
One of the greatest graces for our parish is Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in our chapel.
To quote Pope John Paul II; "We come here to meet the Heart of Jesus pierced for us, from which water and blood gush. It is the redeeming love, which is at the origin of salvation, of our salvation, which is at the origin of the Church. Now still today, the living Christ loves us and presents His Heart to us as the source of our redemption… We are called not only to meditate and contemplate on this mystery of Christ's love; we are called to take part in it. It is the mystery of the Holy Eucharist, the center of our Faith, the center of our worship of Christ's merciful love manifested in His Sacred Heart, a mystery which is adored here night and day. In the Eucharist – this is also the meaning of perpetual adoration – we enter the movement of love from which all interior progress and all apostolate efficacy springs."
Mother Teresa taught "When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now."
This examination of conscience is not intended merely as a checklist to be used prior to confession. The purpose of this examination is to help souls to know what actions or attitudes are sinful and the gravity of the particular sin. The hope is that this knowledge will serve to keep people from committing these sins.
* Three things are necessary for a sin to be mortal: 1. Serious matter (things listed on this sheet); 2. Knowledge or firm belief that the act is seriously wrong prior to committing the act; 3. Full consent to the will.
All three of these conditions must be present simultaneously for a sin to be mortal. This means that if you did not know the act was seriously wrong, then you are not guilty of having committed a mortal sin. If you did not will the act, e.g., if you were forced or if it was in a dream, you are not guilty of having committed a mortal sin.
All mortal sins committed since your last confession must be confessed by both type and number, i.e., the title of the sin and how many times it was done. If there is a mortal sin from the past that was forgotten and has not been confessed, it should be confessed at your next confession. It is not necessary to confess venial sins, but it is a good and pious practice.
There's an old saying that goes, "Once a Catholic, always a Catholic." Maybe you have been away from the Church for a little while or quite some time, but somehow you now feel a tug at your heart calling you back home to the Catholic Church. That's why we're here.
Whether or not you know you want to return to the Catholic Church, we're here to help you take that second look. That mysterious pull inside you, driving you to look into your faith once more, comes directly from God. Your Heavenly Father is yearning for a relationship with you again, in the Church founded by Jesus 2000 years ago. He's waiting for you with open arms. Please Read More...
USCCB - Pro-Life Activities
Laws that permit or promote abortion, infanticide, human cloning, destructive embryo research or physician-assisted suicide ignore the sanctity of each human life and undermine the foundation of a just and healthy society. As citizens and people of faith, each of us should actively advance our convictions in the public square in every legitimate and ethical way. We should rededicate ourselves to upholding the sanctity of human life, and hold those elected to represent us to the same standard. Please Read More...
Voter's Guide for Serious Catholics
This voter's guide helps you cast your vote in an informed manner consistent with Catholic moral teaching.
This voter's guide identifies five issues involving "non-negotiable" moral values in current politics and helps you narrow down the list of acceptable candidates, whether they are running for national, state, or local offices. Please Read More...
Weekly Reflections
Giving Your Whole Livelihood Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Mark 12:32-33
If you were in charge of the Temple treasury, which would you prefer? The rich putting in large sums of money? Or one poor widow putting in two small coins? Much good can be done with large sums of money, right? Wouldn't it be better to accept more than a few cents? The dilemma reveals a misperception that we regularly encounter in life. Is more better than less? Is wealth better than poverty? Is success better than failure? It all depends upon the spiritual reality at hand.
Take, for example, success vs. failure. Say one person sets off on a selfish and immoral business venture that quickly produces a huge income. Many would consider that a success. Say another person prayerfully sought to fulfill the will of God and started some other business. After years of trying, that business failed and went into bankruptcy. Which situation is better? Clearly, the one who sought to fulfill the will of God is the winner. Why? Because the spiritual fruit of fidelity to the will of God, despite worldly setbacks, produced an eternal treasure more valuable than earthly wealth.
God judges the heart, not the worldly outcome. In fact, from a worldly perspective alone, Jesus' life was a complete failure. He was arrested, charged with a capital crime, beaten and killed. His earthly kingdom - desired by many of his followers - was never established. Many of them abandoned Him when He was killed. Even after He rose from the dead, He didn't establish an earthly kingdom. In the spiritual realm, the realm of eternal realities, Jesus' life was infinitely successful. His death destroyed death itself, and His Resurrection enabled all who believe in Him to share in eternal life. His spiritual Kingdom is now in full bloom and will one day be visible to all.
Back to our original question. If you were in charge of the Temple treasury, and you were given the same option that Jesus pointed to of receiving the large sums of money from the rich, or the two coins from the poor widow, it would certainly be better to accept the two coins. If that is hard to comprehend, then it is a sign that you live more according to the values of the world than the values of the spiritual Kingdom of God. The poor widow gave more than two small coins; she also gave the spiritual gift of her generosity and complete trust in God. She gave all she had and trusted that God would take care of her and use her gift for good. This is infinitely more fruitful for the building of the Kingdom of God than the gift of someone's excess of money. God does not need our money, but we need to give it, be detached from it, and be ready and willing to give everything we have, all that we are, our entire livelihood to God. This is trust. This is a spiritual gift that will have far greater eternal ramifications for the salvation of souls than all the money in the world.
Reflect, today, upon the compliment Jesus pays to this poor widow. "She, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood." Do you contribute your whole livelihood? Do you dedicate everything you have, all your energies and gifts, and all that you are to the service of God for His glory? We are called to give everything to God - not just a portion of our lives. Reflect upon how well you imitate this poor widow and seek to follow her holy example.
Most generous Lord, You gave all that You had and all that You are out of love for the salvation of the world. Help me to imitate Your total gift by returning all to You, entrusting my entire life, all that I am, and my entire livelihood to You. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen
Are you desiring to become Catholic and participate in the Sacraments instituted by Christ? Already baptized Catholic but have not completed all of the Sacraments for Initiaton?
Would you just like to know more about the Sacraments?
Reach out to Father Thainese to begin your Journey of Faith
Get Involved-
Catholics have a long history of action - feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, caring for the poor, praying for souls. Are you doing all you can to help? If not, find out if there is a parish ministry that could use your time, talent, or treasure. Catholics are meant to make a difference.
Lay people who place their time and talent as acolytes (altar servers), lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, cantors, choir members, instrumentalists, and ushers become more fully in union with Christ and with each other.
Our current ministers are ready to partner up with any and all who are willing to say yes. At one time, we were all nervous and feared stepping into the sanctuary of the church - some of us are still nervous today. You don't have to do it alone. We will support and guide you.
2023 - 2024 Fiscal Year Finance Report
Jubilee Year 2025- "Pilgrims of Hope"
Bishop Services Appeal 2024 - Uniting as the Body of Christ
"Take and eat; this is my body."
– Matthew 26:26
When the host is raised after its blessing as Jesus did at the Last Supper, there is that beautiful, mysterious and sacred moment when it becomes our Lord's Body right before our eyes and in our hearts. Imagine what happens when, with that same faith, we place our own personal treasure in Jesus's hands: it becomes transformed into something that transforms.
This faith is what we are called to in the Bishop's Services Appeal: to trust that with us and through us, God transforms our gifts into what the lost and broken need most.
We may not all be able to physically feed or shelter or care for or minister to all those who need to be served. What we can do is support life-giving ministries through prayer and a personal offering of resources. The BSA helps us to ensure that the most essential services continue to reach the most vulnerable in our Diocese.
Please join in Uniting as the Body of Christ so that the very Real Presence of Jesus is evident in you and your charitable works.
When someone wants to show you their affection and friendship, they invite you to their home. There are two important things which occur next: conversation and a meal. In the celebration of the Mass, it is Jesus who invites us to participate in his friendship, during which we also encounter these two important moments: conversation, which is when Jesus speaks to us through his Word and we respond with our prayers; and a meal, when Jesus offers us the Eucharistic banquet giving us his Body and Blood.
Knights of Columbus Council 6211 is located in Bayou Vista, La. We are currently recruiting new members from the Parish.
Monthly Meetings for the Bayou Vista Knights Council are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
Location for the meeting is at 113 Sunset Rd, Bayou Vista, LA 70380. KC Council 6211 Contact Info... Knights
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