A Message from Our Pastor-Very Reverend W.C. Paysse, V.F.
 
Dear Parishioners, School Families, PSR Families and Friends,

In the peace of Christ, the divine physician, I reach out to our families and our dear children to express my prayers and concern for each of you. Together, we are in solidarity with Christ our Savior, His holy Church and with one another. We, the living stones of the Church, continue to build a world filled with love, joy and peace in the midst of confusion, fear, sickness and death.  Let us remember all in our daily prayers!

At the same time, we must be vigilant and keep the social distancing we are asked to do by the civil authorities out of concern for our global family.  Be assured that I will keep all of us informed of any significant changes or information here at Our Lady of Lourdes Church or throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans. 
 
Presently, I wish to share an item or two.  First, please know that the rectory is NOT CLOSED.  The parish staff is working in a smarter way from home to serve all of you.  You can still call the rectory phone number, 985-643-4137, between 9am and 3pm, Monday through Thursday, if you wish to speak to a person.  Be sure to leave a message if no one answers.
Someone will return the call. 

As always, you can reach a priest 24/7 by calling the aforementioned phone number listed above and follow the instruction if you need a priest in case of sickness or death.

Please be aware that your spiritual lives are of most importance to the priests.  As I mentioned recently at the Sunday Masses, we desire to be present for you and your families – for all your spiritual and pastoral needs.  We are here for you and your families, as always!

Beginning Saturday, March 21, 2020, the 4pm Vigil Mass will be live streamed along with the Sunday Masses at 8:30am and 10:30am. We will live stream Masses on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am.  

On Tuesday and Thursday, we will live stream a devotional at 9am.
Confessions will be heard beginning this Saturday, March 21, at 3pm until 4pm OUTSIDE ON THE ELEVATOR SIDE OF THE CHURCH.  PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ONCE YOU ARRIVE.

More information is forthcoming soon to assist you with connecting to the live stream through Facebook.  In the meantime, I suggest we take advantage of the live stream Masses and devotions, and stay connected to our website and Facebook page. On a practical note, please pray, get rest, eat healthy and stay at home.

Wishing you joy and health in Christ,

Very Reverend W.C. Paysse, V.F.
Pastor