First Sunday of Lent

Dear Parishioners;

The season of Lent is here. It began with Ash Wednesday. On this First Sunday of Lent, we hear Jesus being tempted by the devil during the forty days he spent in the desert. We too, are beginning a forty-day period in which we are challenged to repent and re-orient ourselves toward God. We face many temptations that distract us from following the Lord Jesus or lead us away from God. Each year during the season of Lent we are given new opportunities to repent and grow in our relationship with the One who gave His all so we could live. In the movie and broadway production of Godspell, the song Day-by Day offers us a challenge as we journey in Lent. Day by day, three things I pray: to see thee more clearly… to love thee more dearly...to follow thee more nearly...day by day. May we accept the challenge this Lenten season.

Today throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans is Safe Haven Sunday. This year, the archdiocese is once again partnering with Covenant Eyes to bring a resource to the homes of all Catholics by making available a new book, Confident: Helping Parents Navigate Online Exposure. Booklets are available at all the entrances of the church.

All married and engaged couples are invited to The Way of the Cross for married and engaged couples on Wednesday, March 13 th at 6:30 P.M. It will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church in LaPlace. The Way of the Cross will be led by the Deacon Couples from the River Parishes. All married and engaged couples are invited to attend.

The second collection next weekend is for the Church roof. I ask for your continued generosity.

Have a Blessed Week!