Readings for the Week of November 28, 2021 - December 5, 2021

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Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11
Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11/Mt 4:18-22
Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6/Mt 15:29-37
Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a/Mt 7:21, 24-27
Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31
Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6/Mt 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8
Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

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:

                                                                                           
  •  Masses at St. John Berchmans will be held in Church every Saturday at 4:00pm and Sunday at 8:00am and 10:00am.   Social Distancing Sections available in taped pew areas.​
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  • Weekday Masses are being held on Tuesday through Friday at 12:15pm with a Communion Service on Mondays at 8:00am.  
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  • Deacon Cody Miller will be conducting a Four Night Mission entitled "The Four Last Things" at St. Theresa Church in Duson, on December 6th to 9th.  The Mission will begin with a Rosary at 6:10pm and the Mission will begin at 6:30pm and end at 7:30pm.  
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  • "Come, Lord Jesus!" groups meet on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Thursdays at 10:00am in the Parish Hall.  For more information, call the Church Office (337/668-4413).  Everyone is invited to attend!  
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  • First Communion Retreat and First Penance for 2nd Grade Students will be held on Saturday, December 4th, from 10:00am to 12:00 Noon, in the Church.  Parent/adult must accompany child!
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  • ​ ​The 2022​ Mass Book is now open--please come by the Church Office, at your earliest convenience, to set up your Mass Intentions for the 2022 year or an upcoming month.  2022 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.
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  • Advent Service Project - Now through December 19th, 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.
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  • St. John Berchmans will be collecting toiletries for our shut-ins and local Nursing Homes through December 12th.  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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  • The 2022 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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  • Mass for The  Immaculate Conception  of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation, will be on Wednesday, December 8th, at 12:15pm and 6:00pm.  An Anticipated Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 7th, at 6:00pm.  (No 12:15pm daily Mass on December 7th.)
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  • The Light is On For You--On three Wednesdays in Advent, December 8 (7:00-8:00pm), 15 and 22 from 6:30-8:00pm, St. John Berchmans and all the parishes of the Diocese of Lafayette will be open for individual confession.  Please make plans to come on Advent Wednesdays and spread the word of this special outreach of mercy to those you know.
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  • Exterior Car Wash Benefit--to help the family of Harold & Heather Schexnayder of Cankton, whose house was damaged in a fire, will be held on Saturday, December 11th, from 8:00am to 2:00pm, in the Church Parking Lot.  Donation is $20.00.

  • Christmas Masses:  December 24th (4:00pm and 6:00pm), December 25th (8:00am and 10:00am) .  Due to Christmas falling on a Saturday this year, Parishioners are also obligated to attend weekend Mass.  Please note:  No 4:00pm Mass on Saturday, December 25th.

  • Thanks to Everyone who donated to our Thanksgiving Food Drive!  840 lbs of non-perishable items were delivered to I.C.O.N.S., for distribution to needy families.  Monetary donations of $70.00 were also made.
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  •  ​​Online contributions can still be made at:   https://diolaf.org/online-parish-giving.  Click on -- "Click Here to Give to Your Parish".  Choose donation amount and Church Parish -- (411-St. John Berchmans, Cankton).  Complete Donor Information, Payment Information, and Confirmation.  Thank you for your support!! ​ ​  ​​