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!
- 2025 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 2025 Mass Book is now open. Please come by the Church Office, at your earliest convenience, to set up your Mass Intentions for the 2025 year or an upcoming month. 2025 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 2025 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.
- Religious Education Class Dates/Events: First Communion Ceremony--March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm (Students arrive at 1:30pm at Church Hall); St. Joseph Altar Service Hours (9,10)--March 16, 2025 (10:00am-3:00pm); Confirmation Dress Rehearsal/Pictures--March 22, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am (Students & Sponsors); Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Classes--March 23, 2025 (Mass Cards/Rice Bowls Due); Pre-Confirmation (7,8) Class--March 23rd (Mass Cards Due); Confirmation Ceremony--March 30, 2025 at 2:00pm (Students/Sponsors arrive at 1:30pm at Church)
- St. John Berchmans KC Council 10745 is offering a “2025 Scholarship” of $500.00 each to two qualifying Seniors that are parishioners of St. John Berchmans Church. For more information and application, please contact Jesse Thibodeaux at 337/962-0142 or email [email protected]. Applications may also be picked up at the Church Office during regular office hours. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2025.
- Lenten Almsgiving Donations are now being accepted. Envelopes are on the back counter of the double doors of the Church. All Donations collected will be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes may be dropped in the weekend collection or brought to the Church Office during regular office hours. Please make all checks payable to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Thank you!
- Easter Flower Donation Envelopes in memory of deceased loved ones are in the bulletin holders of the church. Deadline to return is April 6th. List of deceased names will be published in the Bulletin. Thank you!
- The Health Buggy Bus will be in our Church Parking Lot on Friday, March 28th, from 8:15am to 11:00am.