Address:
348 West Main Street
New Roads, Louisiana 70760
Telephone:
(225) 638-9665 - Main Office
(225) 638-6508 - Religious Education
The Council is a consultive body composed of the pastor, members of the parish staff, and members of the parish, which promotes pastoral action through reflection and planning. The job of the Parish Council is to deal with the mission of the church, long range and short range goals and objectives, and to design those procedures by which the pastoral work of the Church is to be accomplished
The Committee prepares and monitors budget and financial planning for the parish.
The Society is responsible for the upkeep and care of the altar, vestments, and linens, utilizing teams that clean the church on a weekly basis and schedules church decorating teams.
The Committee provides support to the families and individuals at the time of death according to the needs of the families at that time, such as food, visitation, cards, etc.
The Committee meets on a regular basis to set goals, priorities and policies for the total parish religious education program.
The role of the Committee is to work together with clergy and faithful to enhance the worship life of the parish. This ministry functions as coordinator of liturgical ministries and plans special celebrations which include church decorations, art, and environment, etc.
The ministers serve our Church by administering the Eucharist during celebrations of the liturgy and/or by taking communion to those who are sick, in the hospital, or in nursing homes.
A prayer and faith-sharing group who meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month in the St. Joseph Center.
A group of parishioners dedicated to praying for people who have special needs or are in a crisis situation.
This program ensures the continuous (24 hours/day) adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in our adoration chapel. Participants are encouraged to commit to be present in the chapel at least one hour each week.