November is the month that we, as a church, remember and pray for all of the faithful departed. The Book of Remembrance has been placed in the back of the church for you to inscribe the names of your deceased family and friends to be prayed for throughout the month.

Monday, Nov. 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints and is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year. There will be Mass at the abbey at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 2nd is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls). We will have a special Mass to pray for all the faithful departed, especially all the members of the parish who have died during the past year, at 7:00 p.m. There is no morning Mass on All Souls Day -- the only Mass on Nov. 2nd will be at 7 p.m.

We are happy to announce that Sylvia Norton has taken over the coordination of the ministry of Communion to the homebound. If you, or a loved one, is homebound and would like to communion brought to you, please contact Sylvia at (985)-871-9688.

Sunday, October 31st will be our annual Parish Picnic after the 10:30 Mass. Food, Family, and Fun is guaranteed. The parish will supply lunch for everyone – we are asking each family to bring drinks for their own family. Our Youth Ministry will be coordinating games and other activities. As a special addition to the Parish Picnic we will also have Trunk or Treat - a family friendly Halloween event in which children and their families get to enjoy dressing up and receive candy from each of the family friendly themed vehicles that participate. All youth are invited to dress up as their favorite saint or biblical figure on Sunday, October 31st for the 10:30 a.m. Mass. During the picnic we will have our trunk or treat. Everyone is encouraged to decorate their trunks and to bring candy or other goodies to give to those who participate. All are welcome to join in the fun.

Tuesday, October 19 Confirmation Mass at 7 p.m. Celebrant: Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond