Readings for the Week of November 20, 2022 - November 27, 2022

Sunday:
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Next Sunday:
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Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Ps 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6/Lk 21:1-4
Rv 14:14-19/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13/Lk 21:5-11
Rv 15:1-4/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 7-8, 9/Lk 21:12-19
Sir 50:22-24/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11/1 Cor 1:3-9/Lk 17:11-19
Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2/Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6a, 8a/Lk 21:29-33
Rv 22:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 3-5, 6-7ab/Lk 21:34-36
Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44

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!  ​ ​​​  
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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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  • ​​The 2023 Mass Book is now open--please come by the Church Office, at your earliest convenience, to set up your Mass Intentions for the 2023 year or an upcoming month.  2023 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.

 
  • Our next religion class for all grades will be on Sunday, November 27th.  
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  • The 2023 Offertory Envelopes are located on the table in the back of the Church.  Please note:  Your envelope number may have changed.  Please make sure your name is on the box that you pick up.  Thank you!
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  • First Communion Retreat and First Penance for 2nd Grade Students will be held on Saturday, December 3rd, from 9:00am to 12:00 Noon, in the Church.  Parent/Adult must accompany child!

  • Advent Service Project—Beginning the weekend of  November 26th and 27th (First Sunday of Advent), we are asking parishioners to bring a new, unwrapped toy, to put in a decorated box in Church.  The toys will be donated to Cankton Elementary School and local charities for distribution to needy children at Christmas.

  • St. John Berchmans will be collecting toiletries for our  shut-ins and local Nursing Homes through December 11th.  Donations such as hand soap, lotion, powder, socks, etc. are being accepted.  A box will be placed in the back of Church for those wishing to donate items. 
 




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