My Dear Parishioners,

I extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to all of you. As we prepare to celebrate and commemorate the birth of our Messiah, may we contemplate what His birth means to us individually.  In Jesus we see the face of our invisible Father. In Jesus, we see a God of love, mercy, compassion, & ineffable power. In Jesus’ teachings, God’s plan of salvation for all of His children is revealed to us. 

As we continue on our pilgrim journey to our eternal home, may we always thank our God for our many blessings, and confidently be aware of His loving presence and care in the trials of our lives.

May God shower you with His richest blessings this Christmas as we gather to celebrate our status as His Chosen People.
 

St. Charles Borromeo Church & Cemetery has an opening for a 4 days a week secretary. Applicants should be proficient in bookkeeping, basic accounting & banking matters, possess basic knowledge of the Church’s Sacraments, & be familiar with SCB’s parish life. Proficiency in computer software, such as, but not limited to, Word, Excel, Publisher, Parish Soft & QuickBooks are basic requirements for the position.

The church secretary should exhibit a welcoming & compassionate personality, often dealing with families emotional issues such as the birth of a child, marriage preparation or the death of a loved one. The position also involves many volunteer hours, such as working for the parish’s annual fair, Confirmation, & periodic other night meetings & activities.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to the attention of Ronald Rodrigue, at the church office. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, December 7^th. St. Charles Borromeo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of New Orleans will host an annual wedding anniversary celebration for those couples who have been married for 25 years. The 2021 Silver Anniversary celebration will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at St Joseph Church in New Orleans. This event is only for couples married in the year 1996 in celebration of their 25th Wedding Anniversary. Please Note: This celebration will not be a Mass, but a prayer service. Attendance of Mass for Sunday obligation will have to be met within one’s respective parish. (To register, please contact the parish rectory before January 15, 2021) for event. Please see this flyer for more details.
 

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

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