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:
Holy Week Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 12 — Blessing of Palms, Church (Palms distributed at all Masses)
Monday (Comm. Serv.), Tuesday, Wednesday (April 15, 16) — Daily Mass, 5:30pm, Church
Thursday, April 17 —Holy Thursday Mass, 6:00pm, Church
Adoration 7:00pm--8:00pm, Church
Friday, April 18 — Indoor Way of the Cross, 2:00pm, Church
Divine Mercy Chaplet, 2:45pm, Church
Good Friday Service, 3:00pm, Church
Saturday, April 19 — Altar Server/OCIA Rehearsal, 10:00am, Church
EASTER VIGIL Service, 8:00pm, Church
Sunday, April 20 — EASTER SUNDAY
Masses 8:00am and 10:00am, Church
- "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: Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Classes--April 27, 2025; Pre-Confirmation (7,8) Class--April 27, 2025.
- On Good Friday, April 18th, St. John Berchmans will have an indoor Way of the Cross beginning at 2:00pm in the Church. At 2:45pm, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited, followed by Good Friday Services at 3:00pm. Everyone is invited!
- During the month of May, we will honor Mary by praying the rosary on weekdays in our Church, beginning Thursday, May 1st, through Friday, May 30th, at 11:30am. Everyone is invited to attend!
- The Church Office will be closed on April 18th and 21st for the Easter holiday. Please note: There will be no Communion Service on Monday, April 21st. Communion Service/Daily Mass resume at 12:15pm after Easter.
- World Day of Prayer for Vocations is May 11, 2025. For a link of prayers, visit https://worlddayofprayerforvocations.com/prayers. For resources on Vocations, visit lafayettevocations.com, www.usccb.org, and www.VianneyVocations.com.
Holy Week Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 12 — Blessing of Palms, Church (Palms distributed at all Masses)
Monday (Comm. Serv.), Tuesday, Wednesday (April 15, 16) — Daily Mass, 5:30pm, Church
Thursday, April 17 —Holy Thursday Mass, 6:00pm, Church
Adoration 7:00pm--8:00pm, Church
Friday, April 18 — Indoor Way of the Cross, 2:00pm, Church
Divine Mercy Chaplet, 2:45pm, Church
Good Friday Service, 3:00pm, Church
Saturday, April 19 — Altar Server/OCIA Rehearsal, 10:00am, Church
EASTER VIGIL Service, 8:00pm, Church
Sunday, April 20 — EASTER SUNDAY
Masses 8:00am and 10:00am, Church