"The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of various items, particularly - cereal, peanut butter, jelly, grits, Mac & Cheese, rice, Spaghetti O's and canned meats. Your support is very appreciated in giving a helping hand to people in our parish area. Items may be left in the church vestibule. Thank you and have a blessed summer."
Online Youth Ministry Certification
This fall, the Diocese of Baton Rouge Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will begin offering an Online Youth Ministry Certification process.This certification is valuable for all adults who work with Catholic youth.Its purpose is to educate participants about the dynamics of youth ministry, as well as give them the tools to create successful and meaningful ministries for the youth of today.The first course begins September 6.For more information please visit our website:www.diobryouth.org and look for YMS Certification.
Adult Faith Formation, Loyola University New Orleans, Institute for Ministry launches online master's programs
The Loyola University New Orleans Institute for Ministry will officially launch an online master’s degree and certificate programs in pastoral studies and religious education, starting fall 2010.For more information on the online master’s degrees, visit http://lim.loyno.edu/online/degreeoption.htmlor contact Eileen Chapoton at chapoton@loyno.edu. For admissions inquiries, contact Diane Blair at 504-865-3399 or dblair@loyno.edu.
M.A. in Theological Studies to be offered in the Baton Rouge Diocese
Notre Dame Seminary’s M.A. Program in Theological Studies is a two-year program for laity, deacons and religious offered 100% by Notre Dame Seminary faculty.In agreement with the Diocese of Baton Rouge, courses will be offered in the Diocese of Baton Rouge so that students can complete over 40% of the courses required for the degree in the Baton Rouge area.Low tuition rates ($1200 per course) are available for all Catholic deacons, religious, lay teachers and lay ministers. For more information, please contact Mary Langlois atmlanglois@nds.eduor 504-866-7426, ext. 3741.
Mother of Mercy Council 4030 Ranked 2nd
St. George Knights of Columbus Council ranked 2nd in Louisiana State Competition
Mother of Mercy Council 4030 wishes to thank all members of our Council for their hard work during the 2009/2010 State Fraternal Year enabling our Council to be #2 in competition with over 300 State Councils.Further, we want to thank all St. George Catholic Church parishioners for their tremendous generosity in support of KC 4030’s Pro-Life efforts.Our Pro-Life Project was rated #1 in the State and will be sent to the Supreme Office for International competition.With your support, we placed two new Ultrasounds in Pregnancy Centers working to Save the Unborn.Further we are working to place a third Ultrasound at the Women’s Clinic of Lafayette.Again, thanks to KC 4030 members and all St. George parishioners, our parish priests, and the Supreme KC Council for your assistance in helping us save the lives of unborn Louisiana babies.
Wanted: St. George School Alumni
Interested in reconnecting with former classmates? Want to get reunion information? Curious what
former friends are doing these days? Register now online at www.st-georgeschool.com on the homepage.
Sunday/Nursery Babysitting Ministry Volunteers are needed to offer babysitting services to parents attending various seminars, sacramental preparation meetings, mission days, etc. Volunteers will be asked to commit to scheduled activities and will work under the direction of the babysitting coordinator. Adult and teen volunteers are needed. If you are interested, please call Chemaine Plauche' at 767-6972.
St. George Band Departme Needs Instruments The St. George Band Department is expanding and is in need of additional equipment. If you have instruments in good condition that are no longer being used by your family, the Band Department is graciously accepting donations! Specific needs are a drum set, snare drum, bass drum, tenor saxophone, and baritone. Please contact the St. George Band Directors, Jan Dupre, jgdupre@cox.net or John Gerbrecht, 766-9487 and arrangements will be made to pick up your donation. Thanks for your support of the Instrumental Music Department at St. George School!
Scheduling an Event When making a request to book an event for any function, please call BG Bourgeois in the Church Parish Office at least 48 hours in advanceof the requested booking.
Helpers are needed at Jefferson Manor Nursing Home Helpers are needed on Fridays for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours of service starting at about 9:45 a.m. Duties include assisting residents who want to attend services in the chapel. Contact Paul Geisler at 225-292-0130 or Barry Allen at 225-293-7370 if interested.
