LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS

LADIES ALTAR SOCIETY DUES
Members are reminded that the time to pay your 2023 dues ($10.00) is now.  You may do this either by paying the treasurer (Katina Navarre), placing it in an identifiable envelope in the collection box, or mailing it to the Administration Office.  Members over 80 years of age are not required to pay dues.   
~~~Remember…… ladies of all ages are invited to be a part of the Ladies Altar Society.

Knight’s Korner 
KC Council #12060

KC’S CATFISH &
WHITE BEAN DINNER
The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Catfish & White Bean Dinner on Friday, March 31^st at St. Charles Borromeo Church. There will be two serving times: 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M. Tickets are $10.00 a plate. Tickets are available but not necessary. Drive through ONLY! Delivery will be available for 10 or more orders. Your support is appreciated!

~Monthly Meetings~

“THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU”
Lent is a perfect time to look deep into our hearts in a sense of renewal, realizing the beautiful mystery of God's grace in the Sacrament of Penance (confession).  The “Light is on for You” will be on Wednesday, March 22^nd from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. in MFLC. 

Our Lenten Charity - J O T S
Our Lenten Charity will be JOTS. This organization serves foster children who reside in two area group homes, Cornerstone and MacDonell’s. Cornerstone residents are children ages 10-17 and are there because of some type of abuse or neglect. MacDonell Children’s Home provides residency for the same reason.
Some of the items needed include: bath towels; wash cloths; body wash; shampoo; deodorant; twin bed sheets or comforters; alarm clocks; art supplies (drawing pads, paint brushes, markers, journals); shower caddies; desk organizers; cosmetic cases; hairbrushes; combs; hair ties; LED lights for bedrooms; Inspirational posters, books, or fun art for walls; socks (women’s size 4-9; men’s size 6-12); small Christian gifts – cross necklaces, bracelets, daily devotionals; $10 or $20 gift cards to Dollar General.
You may wish to make a monetary donation instead. Checks may be made payable to “St. Charles Borromeo.” Thank you in advance for your generosity towards this needy cause!

Save the Dates!

Mass of Thanksgiving
There will be a Mass of Thanksgiving for Rev. P.J. Madden, Diocesan Administrator at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church in Raceland on Thursday, March 16^th at 5:00 P.M.  A reception will follow.  Everyone is invited!

A Night of Prayer
Everyone is invited to welcome our new Bishop at his first Official Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph on Monday, March 27^th at 5:30 pm.  A 30-minute Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will immediately follow.  After the Mass and Adoration, all are invited to the top floor of the Wellness Center next to TRMC for a Public Reception. This is a good opportunity to meet and greet our new Bishop for those who are unable to attend his Mass of Installation.

Mass of Canonical Installation of His Excellency
The Mass of Canonical Installation of His Excellency, Most Reverend Mario E. Dorsonville, will be on Wednesday, March 29^th at 2:00 P.M. at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma.  All wishing to attend should be seated by 1:30 P.M.  Everyone is welcome to celebrate this wonderful occasion of the Installation of the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. 

St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Council Election
In May, we will have our Pastoral Council Election.  If you or someone you know may be willing to serve on the Council, you can place the name in the box located on the table at the entrance of MFLC.  Please check with the person you are nominating to see if they are willing to serve on the Council before submitting their name.  All nominations must be submitted by April 30^th.  The Parish Pastoral Council Election will be held on May 6-7, 2023.

Attention…..Altar Servers!!!!

We are presently trying to reinstate the Ministry of Altar Servers at our weekend Masses.  Any child in third grade or older, who would like to become an Altar Server, can fill out an Altar Server’s registration form, which can be found on the table at the entrance of the MFLC and return it by January 30, 2023.  You can return it by mail or drop it off at the parish office. Mailing address is St. Charles Borromeo Church   1985 Highway 308 Thibodaux, LA. 70301.  If you need more information, you can contact Fr. Carl at the parish office (985) 446-6663. After January 30^th, Fr. Carl will contact Parents or Guardians to set up a meeting and training.  Any parent who would like to assist Fr. Carl in reorganizing and training our Altar Servers, is asked to contact the Parish Office.

 Youth Formation Coordinator

   We are presently seeking a new Coordinator of Youth Formation.  The position is part-time (20-22 hours per week) and entails coordinating, organizing, and implementing all Youth Formation Programs for our church parish.  If you have any questions or interested in knowing more about the position, you can contact Fr. Carl at the Administration Office, or send your resume directly to ccollins@htdiocese.org

 WITNESS & MUSIC NIGHT OF PRAISE
    
 Please join us for our annual Witness/Music Night of Praise on Thursday, March 23^rd at 6:00 pm in Mauret Family Life Center.   Our witnesses this year will be Caroline Whitman Bourgeois, with little Marie Bourgeois and Kathy Weimer.  Their testimonies are sure to be a powerful inspiration and uplifting for you as you continue on your Lenten spiritual  journey.  Music for spiritual meditation and reflection will follow each  testimony.  Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the evening.

Planning for the Future

With any big decision in life, it is always helpful to research and consider options, and a final resting place is no exception. Whether you are preparing for a burial of a loved one or planning for a future burial, knowing in advance that a final resting place is secured can alleviate added emotional stress of family members when a death occurs. Many families are purchasing mausoleums or tombs as part of their legacy.  Here at St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, we have mausoleum crypts and cremation niches, along with single door tombs available for purchase. We are in the process of building additional single and double door tombs. If you are interested in purchasing a mausoleum or tomb, or learning more about the cost, please call the Administration Office.

CEMETERY UPKEEP

Help keep the cemetery burial grounds beautiful year round.   Letters have been sent to all owners of plots or mausoleum crypts in our cemetery asking for a free will offering for the upkeep of the cemetery.  Upkeep simply means grass cutting, equipment maintenance, fuel, etc.  You can make this offering by mailing it in, bringing it to the Administration Office or dropping it in the collection box on the weekends.  Thanks to all who have already sent in donations, and for your cooperation in making it possible to keep our cemetery beautiful!
 

2022-2023 SEMINARIANS

The Diocese has provided new prayer cards featuring 9 men in formation,    who, God willing, will one day serve the diocese as priests.  Cards can be found on the table at the entrance in MFLC.  These prayer cards are important tools to remind everyone to pray for future priests, and to inspire vocations.    
                                            Please take one!
 

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   Easter Flowers
Donations for Easter flowers are now being accepted.  If you would like to remember a deceased loved one in this special way, please contact the Administration Office no later than April 3^rd. 
 

       PLEASE NOTE:  2023 MASS BOOK OPEN
The  2023  Mass  Book  will  be  open  to  receive Mass  Intentions for your loved ones (living or deceased) on Monday, October 3^rd from 8:30 – 10:00 A.M. at the Administration Office.   2023 Mass forms are available in MFLC, the Administration Office, and on the website tab labeled "Worship" .

FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
You may donate a flower arrangement in memory of a loved ones birthday, anniversary or special occasion.  Single flower arrangements are $75.

****Please note*****  No flowers during Lent or Advent Seasons.

CANDLES:  Individual candles - $3.00 or $30.00 per case.  
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