Sunday Masses
8:30 AM Low Mass
10:30 AM High Mass
5:00 PM Vespers, Benediction

Monday Mass
8:15 AM, Low Mass

Tuesday, and Thursday Mass
12:00 PM Low Mass

 

 

Wednesday Mass

5:00 PM Low Mass

Friday Mass
6:00 PM Low Mass

Saturday Mass
9:00 AM Low Mass

Confessions:
30 minutes before every Mass and by request

Always double check on the calendar below for any schedule changes, 

 

Announcements

 

     The Oratory offers Mass in the Traditional Form and we welcome you all to come and join us in celebrating the Mass most beautifully and respectfully! 

     Canon is available to provide all the Sacrament in the  Extraordinary Form, i.e. Baptism, Wedding, Extreme Unction, Funeral.

     If you would like to schedule a wedding, baptism, etc., please contact us!

     We also have confessions available 30 minutes before every Mass and upon request

 

Mark your calendars   

 

 April 11 - Our Lady's Helpers meeting: Second book chapter 2 (page 64sq) On the preparation to Meditation

April 19 -  2nd Sunday after Easter. Birthday Sunday

April 25 -  Mass of the Rogation and procession

                     -  Retreat day for the confirmandi (9:00 am to 3:00 pm ) Bring lunch bag. 

April 26 - Confirmation with Bishop Provost at the 10:30 am Mass

May 1st - St Joseph the Worker , First Friday of the Month, High Mass

May 2   - First Saturday, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mass at 9:00 am

May 7-10:  Second Men's retreat at the St Charles Center, Download the registration Form

Download the registration Form

 

May 10: Solemn High Mass, Conclusion of the Retreat

May 11-13: Mass of the Rogation and procession

May 14: Ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ. High Mass at 6:00 pm

May 23: Vigile of the Pentecost (Pre 55 Rite)

May 24: Pentecost Sunday

May 31 - First Communions and May Crowning

June 4: Feast of Corpus Christi, Solemn High Mass -First Mass of Father - Procession

 

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Sermons

9th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday / 10 th Sunday after Pentecost sermon / 11th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon / 12 Sunday after Pentecost Sermon, Fr DB Thompson / 13 Sunday after Pentecost, St Peter Claver Solemnity / Exaltation of the Holy Cross / 15 Sunday after Pentecost / 16 Sunday after Pentecost, Solemnity of St Therese / 17 Sunday after Pentecost, Solemnity of the Holy Rosary / 18 Sunday after Pentecost / 19 Sunday after Pentecost / Christ the King (20th Pent.) / All Saints /  21 Sunday after Pentecost / Christmas Day / Sunday in the Octave of Christmas / Feast of the Holy Name /  Solemnity of the Epiphany  / 2nd After Epiphany

Septuagesima (Seven Capital Sins), Sexagesima (Pride), Quinquagesima -Anger, Ash Wednesday, Sacrifices and the three P, First sunday of Lent (Greed) Second Sunday of Lent (Acedia) Third Sunday of Lent (Lust) Passion Sunday (Envy)

 

 Archives

See the Video of the Pontifical Mass celebrated at the Oratory in December 29 by Bishop Provost

 

General announcements

 

Our Lady's Helpers  

     This sodality gets together once a month alternatively on the 1st Saturday, after the 9:00 am Mass or on the 2nd Sunday after  5:00 pm vespers.
        The purpose of this group is the sanctification of the members, their spiritual education (Study of the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales), and the assistance in the numerous need of the Oratory. It is open to all women willing to grow spiritually. Next meeting April 11, saturday after Mass.

Sursum Corda 

This the national group of young adults of the Institute (17 years old and up). The local branch meets on the third Thursday of the month. Opening prayer, sharing food (brought by members), study of the Sacraments (on seminary level), business meeting, and games. 

St Martha’s helpers:

     Canon and Abbe’ always appreciate when meals are dropped by the rectory. Thanks for your help- that frees your priest and oblate to dedicate more time to care for souls. Be assured of the prayers of the community. Please contact Gigi Gruspier at 337-532-7090 to coordinate.

Catholic Radio:

     Sponsor of the parish Bulletin Proclaiming the Fullness of Truth with Clarity & Charity. Listen on the iCatholic Radio app 

Good stewardship:

     You have been blessed with many talents. Sharing them is good practice. Do not hesitate to step forward. Your help is needed. For example, the reception following the Pontifical Mass would appreciate a few hands. Cheryl Matz would be happy to share her talents with you regarding flower arrangements. Are there any good souls blessed with sewing skills ?

 Update for Mass Intentions:

     Envelopes to request Masses are available. Have charity to ask for Masses to be said for your beloved departed and living family, friends, acquaintances... Thanks for them. 

 Altar Flowers:

     Would you like to honor a loved one or special event in your life by sponsoring altar flowers? Your intention and sponsorship will also be in the weekly bulletin. For more information, contact Cheryl Matz, 337-794-3034

 Honor your family member with a Sanctuary Candle

     Contact Steven Coco to reserve the candle in honor of a loved one. The donation is $30 for the week, which can be mailed or placed in a labeled envelope in the collection basket, indicating the name for whom the candle will burn. Email the name to Steven at scoco729@hotmail.com.

 If you would like to get involved in the Pro-Life movement or need support please call 773 891 6127

 

 

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