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.
- February Religious Education Class Dates: First Communion Classes -- February 2, 2025, and February 16, 2025 (Mass Cards Due); Pre-Confirmation (7,8) and Confirmation (9,10) Classes -- February 16, 2025 (Confirmation Mass Cards/Gown Fitting); First Communion Dress Rehearsal and Pictures (9-11am) --February 22, 2025; Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Classes -- February 23, 2025; Confirmation Interviews/Confessions (3:00pm) -- February 26, 2025. See Christian Formation/Religious Ed Program Tab for printable schedules.
- Please join us at our Centennial Mass on Sunday, February 9th, at 3:00pm, with Bishop Deshotel. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Attendance at the Centennial Mass will meet your weekend obligation. Please note: There will be no 10:00am Mass on Sunday, February 9th.
- Our St. Joseph Altar will be held on Sunday, March 16th, 2025. Blessing and Rosary will be held after the 10:00am Mass in the Church Hall. After the Rosary, those attending will be able to partake of the food items on the St. Joseph's Altar. Everyone is invited to attend! If you wish to purchase candles for the St. Joseph Altar in memory of your deceased loved ones or donate items, please contact the Church Office at 337/668-4413.
- First Friday Adoration will be held on Friday, February 7th, after the 12:15pm Mass until 2:00pm.