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!
- 2024 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.
- If interested in getting information concerning a new mausoleum program for St. John Berchmans Cemetery, please contact the Church Office at 337/668-4413 or sign up in the Church.
- The 2024 Mass Book is now open. Please come by the Church Office, at your earliest convenience, to set up your Mass Intentions for the 2024 year or an upcoming month. 2024 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.
- Safe Environment Training (Initial or Continuing) will be held on Wednesday, July 31st at 10:00am and Saturday, August 3rd, at 10:00am at the STJB Church Office. Must call Church Office at 337/668-4413 to register!
- The 2024 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 2025 Calendars--If anyone is interested in listing your deceased loved one's name under "In Memory of" on the front of the St. John Berchmans 2025 yearly calendar, please contact the Church Office (337/668-4413) for details. Cost is $25.00 per name.
- STJB Religion Registration for Grades 1-10 for the 2024/2025 school year will be during the Month of July 2024! **Please note: 9th and 10th Grades will be Confirmed** $5.00 late fee per Student after July 31st!!
- Attention: We are looking for Substitute Teachers and Helpers for the 2024/2025 Religious Education School Year. Classes meet once a month from August to April, after the 10:00am Mass. If you can help, please call and leave your name and phone number with the Church Office at 337/668-4413. Thank you!
- 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.
- Everyone is invited to attend our St. John Berchmans "St. Anne Novena" beginning on Wednesday, July 17th, and ending on Friday, July 26th. Novena will be recited 15 minutes before Communion Service/Masses and weekend Masses (4:00pm and 8:00am).
- Blessing of Teachers and Students will be held at all Masses on August 3rd and 4th. Students are encouraged to bring their book-bags/backpacks to Mass for a special blessing by Fr. Ken.
- The Health Buggy Bus will be in our Church Parking Lot on Friday, July 26th, from 8:15am to 11:00am.
- First Friday Adoration will be held on August 2nd after the 12:15pm Mass until 2:00pm. Come and spend some quiet time in prayer!