We have two approaching openings on our Pastoral Council and we are inviting nominations to fill those positions. The Pastoral Council consults with the pastor in discerning the ministerial needs of our parish in implementing programs and ministries for our St. Charles Borromeo family. Could this be a ministry that God is calling you to? Think about it, pray on it. Trust in God’s will and listen to His voice. If you feel He’s calling you, please offer your candidacy. There’s no experience necessary, just a heart open to serving God and our parish by working with the council. All serve as a consultative body, reserving final decisions to the discretion of the pastor. You can get
a nomination form on the SCB website and they are also available in our parish office. If you have any questions, please call Cliff Buller at 504-460-7611. You can also speak to any current Council member or our Clergy for more information. Kindly submit any nominations to the Parish office by July 31, 2021.

The 2022 Mass Book for Mass Intentions will open on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 during our normal office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mass request forms with instructions can be found at the entrance of the church.

The Parish School of Religion (CCD) is now accepting registration for the 2021-2022 School Year.  Please complete the form below and bring it with your check to the Parish Office.

Registration Form

Registration for Confirmation which will take place on October 20, 2021 is
now open.  All students who have successfully completed 10th grade religion through Catholic, Private or public school (Parish School of Religion/CCD) must register in order to be confirmed.  Please submit as soon as possible.  The 10 weeks of class and retreat will be beginning late July or early August.
There is no fee for Confirmation.

Application Form

Beginning February 1, 2021 all intentions before the year 2020 will be deleted from the list.  If you have a special ongoing intention before that date that you want left on, please notify the Parish Office at 764-6383.  The list will continue to be updated on a yearly basis.

SCB Bereavement Ministry - The Next Chapter

Nowhere in the New Testament can you find a designated percentage of income a person should set aside as a tithe; but only says gifts should be “in keeping with income” (1 Corinthians 16:2). Some in the Christian church have taken the 10 percent figure from the Old Testament tithe and applied it as a “recommended minimum” for Christians in their giving. The New Testament talks about the importance and benefits of giving. We are to give as we are able. Sometimes that means giving more than 10 percent; sometimes that may mean giving less. It all depends on the ability of the Christian and the needs of the church. Every Christian should diligently pray and seek God’s wisdom in the matter of participating in tithing and/or how much to give (James 1:5). Above all, tithes and offerings should be given with pure motives and an attitude of worship to God and service to the body of Christ. “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). (Cautious Note: Read the biblical account of the 1st tithe to God—The story of Cane and Able) Recently, you may have noticed that we have been making a push towards our “Direct Debit Program” where parishioners can set up a monthly transfer of funds from your own account directly into the church account. You choose the amount of the monthly transfer to be processed either on the 15th or the 30th of each month. This simplifies your giving process & more importantly, is consistent with “Giving of Your First Fruits” because God desires us to prayerfully commit to Him first; not whatever might be left of our monthly budget. 

Direct Debit Information and Form
 

The St. Charles Borromeo Fountain of Youth is a unique Youth Ministry Program open to all young people in St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Parish in grades 5 – 12. Junior High Program is for 5th – 7th grade students and High School Program is for 8th – 12th grade students. This program offers young people the opportunity to get together with their peers, develop meaningful friendships, make lasting memories and learn to become one community in Christ.

The goal of the Youth Ministry Program of St. Charles Borromeo Church Parish is to provide a place for the young people to learn about God, serve others, share their faith, grow spiritually, develop meaningful friendships and discover who they are in their relationship to Christ. Our hope is that they will grow in love and faith and be made aware of what is needed in our Christian community.

Registration Packet