We are a community of believers motivated by love for Christ to serve each other and those who turn to us for assistance – each of us applying his or her unique gifts and talents. A listing of various ministerial activities follows in order to assist you in discerning where God is calling you to serve.
Advises the pastor on matters relating to the financial management of the Parish. Membership is by appointment.
Assists the pastoral team by planning and implementing Parish ministries and events. Contact: Mary Kay Zahn
Assists the pastoral team by providing various administrative, household and plant upkeep functions. Contact: Julie Vanderbrook, 504.442-2622
Counts collections and prepares bank deposits. Contact: Business Manager, 504.529.1477 x 223
Prepares weekly hospitality after each Sunday morning Eucharist. Contact: John Barker, 504.715.4302
Conduct monthly guided tours of the church. Contact: Lynne Combe, 504.834.7984
Plans annual celebration held on or near St. Joseph’s Day.
Facilitates, for parents and sponsors, seminars on the sacrament of Baptism and assists priest with baptism details. Contact the parish office 504.529.1477, ext. 224
Accompanies adults seeking to become Catholic. Contact: the Parish office, Fr. Anthony McGinn, SJ, 504.529.1477, ext. 243
Coordinates adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each First Friday from 8am-11:50am. Contact: Volunteer Needed, Contact Fr. McGinn, SJ, 504.529.1477 x 243
Provides religious instruction for children who do not attend Catholic schools. Contact: Veronica Davis, parish assistant, 504.529.1477, ext. 224
Leads the rosary before the 9:30am and 7:30pm Masses each Sunday. Contact: Cathy Espenan, 504.344.2116
Coordinates Parish efforts to increase awareness of and the support of vocations to religious life, the diaconate and the priesthood. Contact: Fr. McGinn, SJ, 504.529.1477
Adults and children assisting at weekday and weekend Eucharist, scheduled in advance. Contact: Deb Ordoyne, ordoyne@cox.net
Maintains the cleanliness and beauty of the sanctuary; plans and decorates church for liturgical seasons and holy days. Contact: Mary Kay Zahn, bzip@cox.net
By delegation of the Archbishop, serve at weekday and Sunday Eucharist in the capacities of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Lectors, scheduled in advance. Contact: the Parish office 504-529-1477, ex 224.
Assist weekday and Sunday Eucharist by serving as greeters and by taking up the collections. Contact: John Barker, 504.715.4302 or Joe Taranto, 504.832.4997
Support families through the initial stages of grief following the death of a loved one. Contact: the parish office 504.529.1477, ext. 224
Visit and bring communion to homebound and hospitalized Parishioners. Contact: the Parish Office: 504.529.1477, ext. 224.
Visits and helps those requesting financial assistance from the Parish. Contact: Madeline Engel, 504.485.6919