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This Fall we will have three 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, 2022. Thank you!

The Adoration Chapel is in need of a Permanent Adorer for Fridays at 11:00 PM & Mondays at 12:00 AM (Midnight) and substitutes from 12 am—6 am and is still welcoming new members. If interested, please call Mike Hebert 764-9459 or the Parish Office 764-6383.

The youth group is in need of a 8-10 passenger vehicle for 1 week in June to travel to Tennessee to volunteer at a summer camp for children with special needs. Please call the parish office if you can help. Thanks for your continued support of our young people.

YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A PILGRIMAGE TO GERMANY AND ALSACE, COMMEMORATING THE TRICENTENNIAL OF THE SETTLEMENT OF THE GERMAN COAST IN LOUISIANA. In 2022 we will be celebrating the Tricentennial of the Settlement of the German Coast in 1722. The German-Acadian Coast Historical &Genealogical Society is sponsoring a trip to Germany, France, Switzerland, Belgium & Luxembourg in May of this year to visit the sites, towns, churches, etc. where many of these early settlers of St. Charles, St. John and St. James parishes had their roots, where they were baptized and married before coming to Louisiana. It will be an interesting and well-planned trip and Fr. Frank Uter who formerly served on the River road and is descended from many of these early settlers has been invited to participate and celebrate Mass when permitted. Persons wishing more information, details, etc. are invited to contact Seitz Travel at their website www.seitztravel.com by telephoning Cynthia Breaux Seitz at 985-991-6178, or contacting Jay Schexnaydre at jayschex@gmail.com.

Anyone interested in exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic or inquiring about the Catholic Church is invited to join us for the upcoming RCIA classes which will be held every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and it is the process by which the non-baptized and those baptized Christians of other faiths wishing to become Catholic can be brought into full communion with the Catholic Church through the sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. It is also for any adult baptized Catholic, who has not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. If you are interested in finding out more about the RCIA program and joining us this year, please contact Ron Schumann at 504-909- 6209, email proenginr@aol.com or Deacon Mike Stohlman at 504-994-0448, email stohlman@ bellsouth.net or call the church office. We are also inviting Catholics of the St. Charles Borromeo community that want to assist us in this ministry and join the RCIA team to contact us and let us know of your interest in helping with this important ministry.

Please welcome Bill Bourgeois, Melissa Calongne, Rodney Palmisano and Yvonne Winchell to our St. Charles Borromeo ACTS Core! Congratulations! We would also like to thank John Campo, Rene Duplantis, Crystal Ferreras and Annie Howat who have been serving since the establishment of our CORE three years ago. The ACTS’ mission is to develop SCB community and serve ministries.

ARE YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER BEING ADMITTED INTO THE HOSPITAL? If you or anyone in your family is being admitted into the hospital for surgery or a procedure, please notify the Parish Office at (985) 764-6383. Fr. Mixie or Fr. John will make every effort to visit you during your stay to meet your spiritual needs and to support you during this difficult time. Note: We may not be able to visit but will certainly be there for you in support and prayer.

Please call the parish office at 985-764-6383 to add and/or remove names. Chief Warrant Office 2 - Stephen Rodrigue, Louisiana Army National Guard. Navy Seaman, Mason Morris, Senior Airman, Ryan Mahler, Air Force, Lt. Arthur Schexnaydre, Navy, Sgt. Brianna Guillot, Marines, Sgt. Kevin Buller, Flight Paramedic, LA National Guard, AIC Layken Carpenter, U.S. Air Force, Jerry Lawrence Scott, Army-E8, Kenneth Fortune - Navy-MA-1 "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior, Amen."

If you would like to assist with the decorating of our church throughout the year, please contact Janell Weber at 504-416-3950 or janellmweber@gmail.com. We work around the Mass Schedule and other events held in Church. Please consider joining to help show our reverence to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

What is a Qualified Charitable Contribution? Generally, a qualified charitable contribution is an otherwise taxable distribution from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) owned by an individual who is age 70½ or over that is paid DIRECTLY from the IRA to a qualified charity. Many of our parishioners have inquired about this and several are already taking advantage of this possible tax-free opportunity. Of course, discuss this with your CPA or tax accountant to confirm the benefits of this program.

“Be the Hands” Service Committee is a newly forming committee here at SCB. It is a committee that will assist the parish staff on an as needed basis. Volunteer opportunities may include: serving food, setting up tables & chairs, or helping with any parish activity that is going on. Volunteers will be contacted on a rotating basis, so your commitment can be as little as or as much as you like. Please consider joining this newly formed committee by emailing Melanie Hebert at mamhebert@bellsouth.net or calling at 504-799-8618.

Humble Helpers is a new ministry at St. Charles Borromeo Church. It was created to help our parishioners who lack the means necessary to make their environment safe due to illness, surgery or lack of resources. We are prepared to provide services such as light housekeeping, organizing, etc. If you or you know of someone who is in need of help, please contact the church office. Our ministry consist of 5 people at this time. If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, contact the church office.

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The Ministers of Hospitality (Ushers) are in desperate need of new members, especially for 6:00 pm Mass. If you would like to help, please call the Parish Office at (985) 764-6383.

For generations beneath these ancient oaks SCB has nurtured God's children by shaping their minds and souls to become leaders while practicing their Catholic faith and valuing Catholic teachings, traditions and legacies. Please see the attached to see how you can invest in the SCB School Endowment.