TRUNK OR TREAT
We are now taking registrations for Trunk or Treat. If you are interested in participating this year, click here for more information and to print the registration form. Please return your completed form to St. Mary's Nativity Church office by Monday, October 28. Thank you.
SAVE THE DATES
All SAINTS DAY – Vigil Mass on Thursday, October 31 at 4:00 p.m. and Friday, November 1 – 8:15 a.m. School Mass and 6:00 p.m. Mass.
ALL SOULS DAY – Saturday, November 2 – 8:00 a.m. Mass
MEMORIAL MASS – Sunday, November 3 - 10:00 a.m. Mass.
BLESSING OF GRAVES – Sunday, November 3 - following the 10:00 a.m. Mass.
GUMBO LUNCH - Sunday, November 3 - from 10:30a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
GriefShare
SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas without your loved one? GriefShare group is offering a one night session on November 19, in St. Mary’s Nativity Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. In this session you will learn: how to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holiday and other tips and topics. Registration for this session is now opened. There is a $5.00 fee which provides for the workbook. Refreshments will be served. If you are someone you know would like to attend, please call Carol in the Church office at 985-537-3204.
REMEMBRANCE BRICKS
As we continue our grounds beautification, we invite you to consider adding a brick to our remembrance space in front of the Church Office. In addition to remembering your loved one, you can include other life moments and events such as: graduation, names of families, anniversaries, etc. Thank you for all your support and prayers.
You can purchase your memorial brick through the Online Giving tab, fill out this form and return it to the church office, or call the Church Parish Office for more information.
Staff
- Rev. Clyde Mahler, Pastor
- Deacon Lloyd Duplantis, Deacon
- Betty Foret, Administrative Assistant/Business Office Manager
- Carol R Falgoust, Receptionist/Secretary/Safe Environment Coordinator
- Renee' P. Becnel, Director of Youth Formation
- Fran C. Boudreaux, Housekeeper
- Nolan Davaine, Parish/Cemetery Custodian
Mass Times
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM, & 7 PM
Daily Mass:
Monday - Thursday: 7 AM
Friday - NO MASS
School Mass:
August 16 - May 31
Thursdays - 8:15 AM
Office Hours
Closed for Lunch - Noon - 1 PM
1 PM - 4 PM Monday - Thursday
Closed Friday afternoons
FAX NUMBER: (985) 537-3235
Parish Events
- Oct 23 2019 8:00 am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Oct 26 2019 8:00 am - Stroke Scan Screening
- Oct 27 2019 11:00 am - Baptism
Liturgical Guidelines
St. Mary's Stain Glass Windows
Stain Glass Window #1: EUCHARIST
Stain Glass Window #2: RESURRECTION
Stain Glass Window #3: HOLY SPIRIT
Stain Glass Window #4: BLESSED MOTHER
Stain Glass Window #5: MATTHEW AND MARK
Stain Glass Window #6: BAPTISM AND CONFIRMATION
Stain Glass Window #7: RECONCILIATION / ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Stain Glass Window #8: HOLY ORDERS / MATRIMONY
Stain Glass Window #9: JOHN AND LUKE
Stain Glass Window #10: NATIVITY
Stain Glass Window #11: GOD THE FATHER
Stain Glass Window #12: CHRIST
Sacrament of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is administered each month after weekend Mass. A meeting with the priest or attendance at a Baptismal Seminar is required. Please call the Church Office for more information.
Reconciliation
Confessions are heard 30 minutes before Mass until 10 minutes before Mass begins. Private confessions by appointment.
Sacrament of Marriage
Initial contact with the priest or deacon who will officiate must be made at least SIX MONTHS PRIOR to the proposed wedding date. Participation in the Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program is required. Call the Church Office for more information.