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 |
02/01/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Bridgette Taylor | Joy Guarisco | Lainey Taylor | Jean Picou | Antoinette Leblanc |
02/02/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Michael Brocato | Jane Watson | Parker Brocato | Angie Stelly | Angie Stelly |
02/02/25 | Sun. 10:30am (CUP) | Family Mass Readers | Ruby Delaune | Lex Chamberlain | Elsa Parchmont | Deanna Allemond |
Deacon | ||||||
Angela Harrington | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
02/08/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Bo Lagrange | AJ Gaudet | Tenley & Torin | Jessie Bearb | Emma Estay |
02/09/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Jamie Guidry | Deacon | Emmerlyn & Maddox | Jamie Guidry | Rick Tabor |
02/09/25 | Sunday - 10:30am | Dr. Dooley | Zachary Landry | Hank Holland | Ruby Delaune | |
Ruby Delaune | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
02/15/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Nicole Brocato | Henry Leray | Parker Brocato | Hank Holland | Maria Tabor |
02/16/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Bridgette Taylor | Gloria Roy | Lainey Taylor | Jean Picou | Jean Picou |
02/16/25 | Sunday - 10:30am | Family Mass Readers | Lex Chamberlain | Elsa Parchmont | Deanna Allemond | |
Deacon | ||||||
Date | Day | Lector | Eucharistic Minister | Altar Server | Sacristan | Crowd Manager |
02/22/25 | Saturday - 4:30 pm | Alicia Rabalais | Deacon | Zachary Landry | Hank Holland | Lennie Alleman |
02/23/25 | Sunday - 8:00 am | Donette Freeman | Paula Boutte | Tenley & Torin | Jessie Bearb | Paula Boutte |
02/23/25 | Sunday - 10:30am | Michael Brocato | Parker Brocato | Angie Stelly | Ruby Delaune | |
Ruby Delaune | ||||||
EDUCATION WEEKEND, January 25th and 26th † This weekend is Bishop’s Services Appeal Education Weekend. Come together to care for our Church and those in need through the BSA. Each time we extend Christ’s compassion to others, we are Stepping Through the Holy Doors together. May {INSERT PARISH NAME HERE} parish respond with generosity.
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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