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:
- "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!
- 2024 Bishop's Services Appeal (BSA) Payment Methods: Check payable to BSA and mail to "Diocese of Lafayette, Office of Stewardship and Development 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501-9907. Please notate "St. John Berchmans Church" on check. Credit/Debit Card Payments: Visit diolaf.org/BSA or text DIOCESE to 50155. Questions? Call 337/261-5641.
- The 2024 Mass Book is now open. Please come by the Church Office, at your earliest convenience, to set up your Mass Intentions for the 2024 year or an upcoming month. 2024 Sanctuary Lamp dates may also be scheduled at this time. Please follow the Office hours that are printed on the front of the bulletin. You may call the Office at 337/668-4413, with any questions.
- The 2024 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 “Current Training”. 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.
- St. John Berchmans Choir is looking for new members. If you are interested, please join them at 9:00am on Sundays in the choir loft or call Judy Broussard at 337/278-9710.
- October Religious Education Class Dates: Grade 2 -- October 6 and 20, 2024; Grades 7, 8, 9, 10 -- October 20, 2024; Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 -- October 27, 2024; --- See Christian Formation/Religious Ed Program Tab for printable schedules.
- SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Saturday, October 5th @ 10:00am
STJB Church Office
**Must call 337/668-4413 to register!**
INITIAL OR CONTINUING TRAINING in Church Office: All initial training MUST be completed in Church Office. Continuing can be completed in Church Office if you choose not to do it on line.
CONTINUING TRAINING: If you have already completed Initial Training, log in to 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.
- Garden Mausoleum Addition in St. John Berchmans Cemetery: We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed with American Cemetery Consultants LLC. Sales Representatives will be contacting families over the next few weeks to answer questions about the mausoleum and determine who is interested. Spaces are reserved on a first come basis and payment plans are available during the pre-sales; therefore, anyone seeking information should either mail in the postage paid reply card from the brochure mailer that was mailed to your home or call 337/935-3570.
- Blessing of Pets will be held on Saturday, October 5th, at 10:00am, in front of the Church Hall.
- Cemetery dues are now due and payable, on or before November 1st. Letters have been mailed out. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Church Office at 337/668-4413.
- First Friday Adoration at St. John Berchmans Church will be on Friday, October 4th, after the 12:15pm Mass until 2:00pm. Everyone is invited!
- Communion Services will be held on Tuesday, October 8th, and Tuesday, October 15th, through Friday, October 18th, at 12:15pm in lieu of Masses. Fr. Ken and fellow priests from the Diocese will be on Retreat. Please keep them in your prayers!