"A Sunday Dive"-
        into the Scriptures

Father Glenn is resuming his reflections on the Sunday readings to help parishioners "Dive Deeper" into them before hearing them and reflect on their relevance to their lives.  Check out Father Glenn's reflections called "A Sunday Dive" on the Worship Page

Year of St. Joseph
Declared by Pope Francis
You can find blessed Saint Joseph Prayer Cards in the foyer of the church available for the taking.  

Mass is live streamed on Facebook, Tuesday thru Friday at 7:30 am, and Sunday at 10:00 am.  For those of you who can not attend Mass, please join us on Facebook.  The link to the
St Charles Facebook page is below for your convenience.

https://www.facebook.com/1578154349133516/

Please Note: There will be NO 7:30am Mass on Friday's during Lent.  Mass & Way of the Cross will be at 6:00pm

WEDNESDAY ROSARY - 10:00AM, the Rosary will once again be prayed in the Chapel, and live streamed on Facebook.  Everyone is invited! 
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena will be live-streamed following each Wednesday, 7:30AM Mass.

Donations are being accepted if you would like to remember a deceased loved one during Easter Masses.  The deadline is March 26th.

Parishioner Information Cards are available in the foyer of the Church.  Please take one and fill it out so that we may update our records.  Completed cards can be placed in the offertory box or you may mail or drop them off at the Administration Office. 
                                                          Thank you in advance for your cooperation!!!

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Community Meals to Shut-ins have been cancelled for the rest of this year.  The meals will resume when all is safe for everyone involved.

Dear Community of St. Charles,

I would like to inform you that I will be retiring, after almost 14 years, as the Religious Ed. Coordinator here at St. Charles.  This has been a very hard decision for me to make.  I have contemplated for quite a while as to what is God’s will for me at this time.  I can’t stop praising God for all of you.  God helped me to focus on all the blessings I have received from the Community, Father Carl, Deacon Brent, the Staff, the Parents, the Children and all the wonderful Volunteers who helped make this position such a special time for me.  When I took on this position, I doubted myself at first, saying how can I possibly take over what Ms. Carolyn had done for so many years.  Well, after a year or two, I saw how this community comes together with open hearts to give a helping hand in any way that is needed.  You all have shown me so much love and support.  I could not have made it without all of you!!

My reflection:
Through this special time as Religious Ed. Coordinator, I reflected on one word.  That word is LOVE.  Sometimes this can be the hardest act to show or give at times.  But God tells us LOVE is the strongest force in the world.  It is unconditional and never fails.  LOVE is a choice. God first loved us (1 John 4:19).  God’s greatest desire is to be with us; not because of anything we can do for Him, but simply because He loves us.  Nothing can separate us from this love.  I truly believe each one of you were CHOSEN by God, knowing that you would respond to our parish’s needs.  I also know you responded out of love that you have for God and for our community of St. Charles.  But the true winners of your devotion are our children.  Each of you have helped to make our Youth Formation Program a success and for this I am most grateful, since I strived for its success.  I have learned so much from each one of you and especially the children.  They brought so much joy to me.  I will always hold them and all of you dear to my heart.  My husband and I have been parishioners here at St. Charles for 40 years, and we will continue to volunteer and help out in this great community.  All of you have been a true gift to me. 
                                                                         May God Bless You All!! ……. Love, Lisa

PART TIME POSITION
We are currently seeking an individual to fill a part time position here at St. Charles.  This position involves cooking and housekeeping for the Rectory, Church and Administration Office.  If you or anyone you know may be interested, you may call the office or speak to Father Carl Collins for further information.

                  2021 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
     Bishop Fabre, Father Carl, and most importantly the ministries of the Dioese would like to thank everyone in our Parish, and throughout the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese.  Your Stewardship and Prayers remind us that hope is alive in each of us.  Thus far we have reached 30.18 % of our goal.  Every gift no matter how big or small makes a difference accross our diocese.  Each gift our Diocese receives directly supports our 11 Seminarians' education, caring for our 17 retired Priest, Youth Formation,  Religious Education, and Catholic Education through our Catholic Schools Office.  There is still time to give, and to make your commitment....use the links below.    
 Take a minute to read Bishop Fabre's message Bishop Fabre's Message
You can give online via the link provided below.  You can return your personalized commitment cards at Mass this weekend, or you may simply mail your commitment to the diocese.      
                                             Click here to donate 

The Assisi Bridge House of the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese is a residential halfway house for chemically dependent men.  Men with addictions are given the opportunity to live in a community setting in which they make a commitment to change.  Please consider donating needed items to this worth cause.  Check the bulletin for items being requested.
A barrel has been put in the foyer for your convenience or you can send the items directly to the Assisi Bridge House by ordering from Amazon using the link below.

                            Amazon link to order and ship direct

In an effort to better serve the needs of our people throughout our diocese, Catholic Charities of Houma-Thibodaux is asking for your help by completing a Needs Assessment.  By reaching out to the community we are hoping to get a clearer picture of the unique needs of the people  in each community.  With this information we can develop programs and plan advocacy efforts that will have the greatest impact for the people with true needs in our communities.    

                                                             Needs Assessment Link

HEART HEALTH INFORMATION

Signs of a heart attack and  how to keep your heart healthy. Information on what to look     for and things to do to avoid heart disease.  Print a copy to keep at home.

Youth Formation students are reminded to continue working on their "Home Lessons".  
             Monday, March 1st    * 2nd Grade ONLY - 6:00pm to 7:00pm (MFLC)
           Monday, March 8th    *1st grade thru 5th grade - 6:00pm to 7:00pm  (MFLC)
    Sunday, March 21st    *Large Group Gathering (9th, 10th, & 11th grade) 10:00am to 1:00pm
            Monday, March 22nd    *6th, 7th, & 8th grade - 6:00pm to 7:00pm  (MFLC)
             Monday, March 29th    *2nd Grade ONLY - 6:00pm to 7:00pm  (MFLC)
All Youth Formation students grades 2 thru 8 are reminded to turn in their completed forlders from the Fall Session and to pick up their folders for the remainder of the year.  Folder bins will be placed outside of the Administration Office. 

"Stay safe and prayers for good health"
Continue with online lessons as per your schedule
https://www.catholicbrain.com/

O Jesus, Our Compassionate High Priest, we ask you to raise up among our Christian communities abundant and holy vocations to the Priesthood.  Grant to the men whom you are calling to this holy service the grace to stay close to your Sacred Heart.  Aid them in their commitment to prayer and grant them the grace to hear your voice more clearly each day.  Give them the humility and the charity to respond to your invitation in discerning this vocation.  May they encounter you close to them in every step of their journey, being reminded that they are never without you and your guidance. 
                       We ask this in your name, Jesus.  Mary, Mother of Priests, pray for us.