Spiritual

1.   Not all loss is of the same magnitude or    
      kind.
2.   All loss can be the groundwork for new life.
3.   Losses are unique to each individual,  
     because we grieve more over the 
      loss of what something meant to us, not the
      lost object itself.
4.   Change always brings loss, even when the
      change is welcome.
5.   As our losses are unique, so are our ways
      of coping with them.
6.   Loss evokes a wide array of emotions,
      whether we admit them or not.
7.   We will find the makings of ourself in our
      own history of loss, especially in the ways
      we have chosen to deal with it.
8.   While we cannot control the losses we 
      experience in life, we can choose what we
      do with them.
9.   Suffering is a mystery.  The Son of God
      endured suffering and death out of love for
      and solidarity with us, but he never
      explained why we suffer.
10. God's grace gives us the choice to
       transform
       loss into abundant life.
11. The spirit dwells within us, suffers with us,
      consoles us, and will guide us to
      resurrection.
12. Growthful grieving involves three
      movements:
      a.)  openly acknowledging what has been
            lost
      b.)  expressing our feelings as we
            acknowledge the loss
      c.)  choosing to change the things that keep
            us tied to the loss

 

This ministry coordinates retreats for our parishioners. These retreats are usually held annually in November at St. Joseph Abbey. It allows parishioners to put God above all other worldly things. 

Contact Don Montgomery at 985-764-9762 for information on attending an adult retreat. 

This group of Eucharistic Ministers have volunteered to bring Holy Communion to the homebound of our parish who are unable to attend Sunday Mass.  

Contact Kitty Faucheux at the parish office (985-764-6383) if you know of a parishioner who is homebound and would like communion brought to the home. 

After making arrangements with the priest or deacon for marriage, engaged couples meet with a married couple who is a member of St. Charles Borromeo to prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony.

Contact our parish secretary, Sandi Bourg at the office @ 985-764-6383 to schedule an appointment. 

Preparation of cases for annulment process, adult education classes and bible study sessions.

Contact Priest or Deacon 985-764-6383.

A prayer group meets each Monday evening from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM in the church.

Contact Mary Jane Zeringue (985-764-6758) or Kathy Morrill (985-764-2512) for more information. 

This group of parishioners pray for special needs of the parish. To participate or submit a prayer request, contact Nick Sardegna at 985-764-7821. 

Our parish has received immeasurable graces since we committed to hosting a 24-hour Perpetual Adoration Chapel since January 14, 1986. Dedicated parishioners come faithfully before our Lord, 24 hours a day, to honor and adore Him, to visit and thank Him, to pour out their hearts to Him in petition and gratitude for the many blessings He bestows on us.  Our chapel is located outside to the rear of the church. 

Contact Mike Hebert at 985-764-9459 if you wish to volunteer. 

Formed in 2014, our Stewardship Committee is comprised of approximately 14 parishioners dedicated to guiding our parish into a lifelong journey through use of the three pillars of stewardship:  PRAYER, SERVICE, FINANCE.

Contact Henry Friloux at 985-764-6431 for more information on how you can assist in this stewardship process.

This ministry assists the church in providing more information on the the "Gospel of Life" and alernatives to abortion. 

Contact Jenn Drouant at 504-275-8698 (jenndrou@gmail.com) for information on how you can assist in the repect life movement.


Website Link:  http://www.scbrespectforlife.org/
 

        SCB Respect for Life Ministry Newsletter June 2019
 
June 17         Covenant House Meal Service
Volunteer to cook and/or serve meal from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
 
June Corporal Work of Mercy – Angel’s Place   https://www.angelsplacenola.org
Angel’s Place is a ministry providing respite care/support to families/children with life
threatening illnesses. Collecting Walmart and gas gift cards through end of July. Place
in collection basket or bring to Church Office, marked for Angel’s Place.
 
June 21, 22, 23
Pro-Life Women's Conference at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.
Abby Johnson is among the keynote speakers. Registration is $114 until June 16.
Student registration is $75.  http://www.prolifewomen.com
 
July 13-31  Free Indeed Human Trafficking Safe House Collection
Free Indeed Home houses girls ages 10-17 rescued from human trafficking.
We are collecting gift cards from stores such as Walmart, Sam’s, Costco through
July 31. Place in collection basket or bring to Church Office marked Free Indeed Home.
 
August 12     Human Trafficking Awareness training at Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
Kenner   6:00 pm. Free  https://respectlife.arch-no.org/human-trafficking
 
September 14    Jazzed for Life   https://respectlife.arch-no.org/jazzed-for-life
9 a.m. to Noon at 2241 Mendez St. N.O.  Speakers and Networking on Pro-Life topics
and learn more about new 2019-2020 Archdiocese Respect Life Program
 
October 2019    40 Days for Life Campaign September 25-November 3
Exact day for SCB vigil in October to be determined.  Sign-up for peaceful prayer vigil
in September and October.  Viewing of Unplanned Movie, exact date to be determined
 
November 3  Rachel Rosary after 11:30 a.m. Mass for Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat
Nov. 1-3   https://respectlife.arch-no.org/healing-after-abortion 
 
Second Saturday Sidewalk Presence prayer vigil at Planned Parenthood/Gen.Pershing
July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 9:00 -10:30 am
https://respectlife.arch-no.org/sidewalk-presence-ministry
 
Join our Prayer Team ~ Under Her Mantle
For the homebound or those who cannot attend meetings/events. E-mail Roger with your email contact… rogerlinde@hotmail.com or call Respect Life Office to be called when prayers are needed… 504-286-1119  https://respectlife.arch-no.org/disabilities
 
For more information or to join our Respect for Life Ministry,
please visit our parish website, https://scblittleredchurch.org/
and look under the tab Ministries/Spiritual/Respect for Life Ministry