Readings for the Week of August 14, 2022 - August 21, 2022

Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:​
Next Sunday:
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Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56
Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd, 28, 30, 35cd-36ab/Mt 19:23-30
Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/Mt 20:1-16
Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19/Mt 22:1-14
Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 22:34-40
Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab, 10, 11-12, 13-14/Mt 23:1-12
Is 66:18-21/Ps 117:1, 2/Heb 12:5-7, 11-13/Lk 13:22-30

Welcome to St. John Berchmans!​

​On behalf of St. John Berchmans Parish, welcome to our website!  Please be patient as we continue to work on the development of the entire site and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.  Thank you and God Bless!


Upcoming Events:

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  • ​The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Monday (August 15th) and is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year.
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  • "Come, Lord Jesus!" groups meet on Tuesdays at 4:30pm and Thursdays at 10:00am in the Church Hall.  For more information, call the Church Office (337/668-4413).  Everyone is invited to attend!  ​ ​​​    
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  • Safe Environment Continuing Training for 2022:  The 2022 Safe Environment Continuing Training is now available online. If you have already completed the Initial Training, log into virtusonline.org.  Your new training is found under “Online Training Courses.”  If you do not remember your log-in information, please contact the VIRTUS Online Help Desk at 1-888-847-8870, for assistance.  Please email/call the Church Office after completing online  Continuing Training, so that we can print your certificate.
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  • Given the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges of the past two years, Growing in Charity and Love is the focus of the 2022 Bishop’s Services Appeal. Our God is a God of humble service.  Where charity and love prevail, God is always found.  Please give to the 2022 BSA by check made payable to BSA, 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA  70501-9907; Credit/Debit Card Payments: diolaf.org/BSA or text DIOCESE TO 50155 or  https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dolbsa.  Questions call 337/261-5641.​
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  • ​​St. John Berchmans 2023 Calendars--If anyone is interested in listing your deceased loved one's name under "In Memory of" on the front of the St. John Berchmans 2023 yearly calendar, please contact the Church Office (337/668-4413) for details.  Cost is $25.00  per name.​ 
   
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​                                                                                     RELIGION REGISTRATION 2022/2023
                                                                Registration during Month of August 2022
 
St. John Berchmans Students Registered in 2021:
The 2022/2023 Student Registration form, Student Handbook, and Parent Information Sheet are being emailed to you.  Please drop the completed 2022/2023 Student Registration form and signed Parent Information Sheet in the collection basket at Mass (note “Religion” on envelope) with registration fee;  bring it to the Church Office (Monday-Thursday 8:00am-2:00pm and Friday 8:00am-Noon); or mail to Church Office.  Mandatory Mass Cards will be given to students at first class.
 
New Students/Transferring Students/2nd & 11th Grade Catholic School Students:
Please pick up 2022/2023 Student Registration form at the Church Office or visit our website at www.stjberchmans.com.  List of documentation needed to register is also listed on website.  Mandatory Mass Cards will be given to students at first class.
 
Please note:  1st grade religion is for students entering 1st grade public/private schools in August 2022.
 
REGISTRATION COST PER STUDENT: 
          2ND GRADE SACRAMENTAL YEAR—$60.00 
          11TH GRADE SACRAMENTAL YEAR—$60.00 
          ALL OTHER GRADES—$30.00
 
Registration deadline is August  31, 2022! 
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  • Men's Cursillo Weekend will be held on September 15-18, 2022, at the Cursillo Center, 3651 Highway 104, Opelousas, LA.  For more information or to register for the weekend, please call 337/543-7425 or visit www.whowillsit.com.