Welcome to St. Mary's Nativity Church
St. Mary’s Nativity Church parish supports and encourages spiritual growth through education, service, liturgy, worship and celebration of sacraments as we strive to deepen our relationship with God and work towards our ultimate goal--eternal life with the Lord.
COMMUNICATION UPDATE PROJECT
This weekend is our Communication Update Weekend! In an effort to better serve and communicate with our parish families we have provided a personalized communication update card for every registered family by mail.
- We are requesting all families compelete and return their Communication Update Card (1 per family) next weekend at Mass or by mailing it to the church office using the envelope included in the mailing.
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- Completing the electronic version of the Communication Update Card. By holding your phone camera to the Qr Scan Code below and it will link/bring you to the information site.
If you did not receive a letter and Communication Update Card, please contact the church office! (985) 537-3204
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
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Parish Stewardship online offering (Sunday collections) is available online. We want to thank you for your generous sacrificial offering to God and His church. Please know of our continued prayers for you and your loved ones.
Debt Relief - Twelve (12) years ago we needed to have major facility improvements and the parish went into debt. Please consider financially supporting our Debt Relief Fund. Thank you and May God continue to bless you.
CHILDREN'S CORNER
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Growing with the Gospel 1 - activity sheet
Growing with the Gospel 2 - activity sheet
Ascension of the Lord - color sheet
Ascension of the Lord - maze
Ascension of the Lord - find the difference
GROWING IN FAITH PUBLICATIONS
"Growing in Faith" is a monthly publication, that helps us discover hope and joy in the Catholic Faith.
January 2021 (click here)
February 2021 (click here)
March 2021 (click here)
April 2021 (click here)
May 2021 (click here)
THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
Join us as we pray the Rosary.
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DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
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HINTS FOR SELF HELP
Here are some self help tips to help you deal with isolation and change during this time of social distancing, videos from Fr. Clyde. Click on the title you wish to view.
Hope and Encouragement: 2021 (video) (PDF file)
Goodness (You will never be sorry (video) (PDF file)
Ladder of Achievement (video) (PDF file)
Pope Francis' Five Finger Prayer (video) (PDF file)
Value of Time (video) (PDF file)
Tips for watching Mass at home (video)
Being a father the most important vocation (video)
Communication as a Couple (video). (PDF file)
Remember Mom (video) (PDF file)
Let Go (Part 2-video) (PDF file)
MASS TIMES
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM & 6:30 PM
Daily Mass:
Monday - Wednesday : 7 AM
Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30 AM School Mass (students only)
Friday: NO MASS
Adoration:
Wednesdays - 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM in Chapel
OFFICE HOURS
Closed for Lunch - Noon - 1 PM
9 AM - Noon - Friday
Closed Friday afternoons
STAFF
- Rev. Clyde Mahler, Pastor
- 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
PASTORAL COUNCIL
SAINT OF THE DAY
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PARISH REGISTRATION
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Please mail completed form back to church office or drop in the Sunday collection basket.
PARISH EVENTS
- May 18 2021 6:00 pm - Grief Share
- May 19 2021 7:30 am - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- May 23 2021 11:00 am - 4th Degree Knights Spaghetti Dinner
STEWARDS OF ST. MARY'S NATIVITY
DAILY READINGS
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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.