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         The Commandment of the Church invites us to do our Easter Duties: "to go to confession and to receive communion once a year on Easter Time".

       During this Lent: we will then meditate on the Seven Capital Sins. The schedule of the sermons is as follow. 

 

Lenten Sermon Serie Lent 2026 : On the 7 Deadly Sins

Septuagesima	The Seven Capital Sins	Recording
Sexagesima	Pride	Sexagesima - Pride
Quinquagesima	Wrath	Quinquagesima -Anger
Ash Wednesday	Penance, Prayer, Alms	Sacrifices and the three P
1st Sunday of Lent	Greed	Avarice or Generosity?
2nd Sunday of Lent	Acedia	Lazyness, Depression ADD or Acedia?
3rd Sunday of Lent	Lust
4thSunday of Lent	Gluttony
5th Sunday of Lent	Envy

 

Tue. Feb 24, Pay attention to the Mass time change. 8:15 am instead of noon

Sun. March 1, Second Sunday of Lent, Stations of the Cross between the two Masses.

Tue. March 3, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Devotion to the Holy Face

Wed. March 4, 6:00 pm, Catechism

Sat. March 7th, Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, plenary Indulgence for those assisting at a Mass of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest Apostolate
                           - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Annual Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Port Arthur, TX  LmsBmt.com
                           - 7:00 pm, Mass with Organ for St Thomas, at the Oratory

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 8th, after 5:00 pm  vespers, Our Lady's Helpers meeting Read chapters 21 - 23 on general confession. Remember to do the proposed meditations

March 19th, 6:00 pm, High Mass, Feast of St Joseph, Table of St Joseph Contact Allie MacCall (337 424-1509) for the Shrine to St Joseph, Kimberley Thomas (337 842-9406) for St. Joseph's Table

Fri. March 27:     - Projection of the Passion and discussion, 4:00 pm

Sat. March 28:   - Community Day (work on the ground, gardening, Easter cleaning… )

                           - Sursum Corda (Young adult group of the Oratory) - Preparation of the Church (Veiling
                              Statues) Dinner and conference. Sign up with Allie McCall (337 424-1509)

 

Holy Week

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

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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)

 

 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 March 8

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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