Why the Bishop's Services Appeal
The annual appeal meets the needs of our Church here and now. It was established by Bishop Gerard Frey in
response to the call from Vatican II for lay people and clergy to engage in widespread apostolic service, an undertaking that would require greater financial resources. From family life to Catholic formation to crisis response and support for vocations, the BSA offers loving charity and practical assistance to those in our communities in need of God’s provision and care today. Through the generous support of people throughout the diocese, the BSA has been Supporting the Works of Christ by serving others and ministering to those in need since 1973. Together, 122 church parishes and 28 missions located across 8 civil parishes make this possible.
rs, the BSA has been a backbone source of funding for sustaining and expanding vital direct service ministries. Today, contributions to the BSA support theprograms listed in the piechart on the right.
Celebrating a Holy Year, or Jubilee, is a Catholic tradition dating back to biblical times that is called by the Holy Father every twenty-five years. The four sets of Holy Doors in Rome are unsealed and opened only during Jubilee Years. Their opening symbolizes a passage into grace, inviting us into a renewed commitment to living out our faith in service to others. This theme beautifully parallels the mission of our Bishop's Services Appeal.
In the spirit of this sacred tradition, our Bishop’s Services Appeal seeks to open spiritual Holy Doors within our own community, inviting everyone to participate in acts of charity and giving. Just as the physical act of walking through the Holy Doors in Rome signifies a renewal of faith and commitment, our contributions to the BSA represent a tangible expression of our faith in action. In this, we give hope to the hopeless.
Each year, we are reminded that we can 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 Stepping Through the Holy Doors by supporting the Bishop’s Services Appeal. Your commitment is a pilgrimage of hope and a testament to your belief in the promises of Jesus and that He will fulfill them.
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/05/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Alecia Rabalais | Joy Guarisco | Zachary Landry | Jean Picou | Antoinette LeBlanc |
04/06/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Jamie Guidry | Gloria Roy | Landon Lipari | Jamie Guidry | Maria Tabor |
04/06/25 | Sunday - 10:30 am (Cup) | Donette Freeman | Deacon | Tenley & Torin | Hank Holland | Deanna Alleman |
Ruby Delaune | ||||||
Hank Holland | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/12/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Brightman Kornegay | AJ Gaudet | Tenley & Torin | Elsa Parchmont | Emma Estay |
04/13/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Bridgette | Jane Watson | Lainey Taylor | Angie Stelly | Rick Tabor |
04/13/25 | Sunday - 10:30am | Dr. Dooley | Em & Maddox | Hank Holland | Ruby Delaune | |
Deacon | ||||||
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/17/25 | Thursday -7:00 pm | Nicole Brocato | Deacon | Parker, Lainey, Lex, Landon | Jean Picou | Antoinette LeBlanc |
Good Friday - The Passion of the Lord | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/18/25 | Friday - 3:00 pm | Michael Brocato | Deacon | Parker | Elsa Parchmont | Antoinette LeBlanc |
Easter Vigil | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/19/25 | Saturday - 8:00 pm | Dr. Dooley, Chris Wheeler, Nicole, Bridgette | Deacon | Parker, Landon, Zach, Lainey | Hank Holland | Regina Wheeler |
Easter Sunday | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/20/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Jamie Guidry | Deacon | Emmerlyn & Maddox | Jamie Guidry | Angie Stelly |
04/20/25 | Sunday - 10:30am | Cullen (Donette) | Lex | Elsa Parchmont | Deanna Alleman | |
Gloria Roy | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
04/26/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Bridgette Taylor | Joy Guarisco | Lainey Taylor | Jean Picou | Lennie or Antoinette |
04/27/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Donette Freeman | Angela Harrington | Landon | Angie Stelly | Angela Harrington |
04/27/25 | Sunday - 10:30am | Cullen | Lex | Hank Holland | Paula Boutte | |
Deacon | ||||||
We welcome all to be a part of our Parish Ministries. We appreciate all who dedicate their time and talents to making St. Joseph a vibrant parish community. Please spend some time looking through our list of parish ministries by clicking here. If you are interested in joining one of our ministries, please contact the rectory at (985) 395-3616 or click on the contact form below.
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