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. Pastoral Council
Assists the pastoral team by planning and implementing Parish ministries and events.
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.
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
Assists the Parish in exploring and discerning how best to nurture a diverse and respectful community. Contact: Stephen Bullock, 504.593.0822
Plans annual celebration held on or near St. Joseph’s Day. Contact: Maddie Engel [email protected]
Accompanies adults seeking to become Catholic. Contact: Fr. Anthony McGinn, S.J., 504.529.1477.
Coordinates adoration of the Blessed Sacrament each First Friday from 8am-11:50am.
Provides religious instruction for children who do not attend Catholic schools.
Rosary Society
Leads the rosary before the 9:30am and 7:30pm Masses each Sunday. Contact: Cathy Espenan, 504.344.2116
Adults and children assisting at weekday and weekend Eucharist, scheduled in advance. Contact: Deb Ordoyne, [email protected]
Maintains the cleanliness and beauty of the sanctuary; plans and decorates church for liturgical seasons and holy days.
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 Baker, 504.715.4302 or Joe Taranto, 504.832.4997
Support families through the initial stages of grief following the death of a loved one.
Facilitates annual gift-giving for the Harry Tompson Center. Contact: Cathy Espenan, 504.344.2116
Visit and bring communion to homebound and hospitalized Parishioners. Contact: the Parish Office: 504.529.1477, ext. 224.
Communicates with Parishioners who have requested prayers and maintains Parish prayer list in weekly bulletin.
Visits and helps those requesting financial assistance from the Parish. Contact: Madeline Engel, 504.485.6919