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St. Francis de Sales Oratory

Sunday Masses
8:30 AM Low Mass
10:30 AM High Mass
4:00 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

The calendar above shows only special events and changes of Mass time from regular schedule posted on top of the page

 

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 on demand.

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

Mark your calendars

November 7-13. Canon Meney is going to France to see his sick mother. Please pray for her prompt recovery

November 10-14, Convocation for all the Canons in  America getting together in Tampa Bay, FL. 

November 12, 6:00 pm. Catechisms for preparation to First Communion, Confirmation, and catechism of Perseverance.
    It is always a good time to join. Home schoolers are strongly invited to join: Catechism 2025-26 

November 16,  Baptism and confirmation of Adrianna Wolfe

November 17, Wedding of Isaac Findley and Kyndall Trahan

November 20-23 Women's Silent Retreat: The Life, Passion, and Resurrection of Our Savior in the Traditional Latin Mass with Canon Meney at the St. Charles Retreat Center, Lake Charles, LA. Only 3 spots left Women's Retreat Registration

November 20, Mass at 8:00 am because of the retreat 

November 27, Thanksgiving, Mass at 9:oo am 

December 8, Immaculate Conception, Mass and Candlelight Procession at 7:00 pm

ChristmasAd Lagniapp 2025

December 13, Rorate Mass :  Mass at 6:00 am with only candles 
                       Wedding of Alexander Kindy-Baillot and Adrianna Wolfe  

December 24,  Christmas !

 

The Our Lady's Helpers  This sodality gets together once a month alternativly on the 1st Saturday, after the 9:00 am Mass or on the 3rd 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 date to be posted

Sursum Corda is 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 Sacrements (on seminary level), business meeting, and games. 


Divers

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 https://stationsofthecross.com

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?

Blessed Virgin Mary: Thank you for bringing flowers to Our Mother. The experience has been wonderful and filled with graces. Let's continue to honor the Queen of Angels. 

 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

  To keep up to date please check this page often. Put it on your favorite.

  We also send regular updates on our flocknote! To join our flocknote please text ORATORY01 to 84576!

 

To join Canon Meney- (773) 891 6127 or canon.meney@institute-christ-king.org

Clergy

Canon Olivier Meney, Rector

Abbe Gilbert Repunte, Clerical Oblate

Address:   

802 S Huntington
Sulphur LA 70663

Email:

sfdssulphur@institute-christ-king.org

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