My Brothers & Sisters in Christ,
Throughout the History of Mankind, in particular during the Old Testament, God, at times, had chosen to discipline His children; to help them find their knees if you will. Often times through famine, wars or plagues. We saw this play out with Moses in the desert, Joseph & his brothers, as well as the Assyrian & Babylonian overtaking of Israel’s 12 tribes. Today, we are faced with a current day plague, or at the very least an anxiety filled reaction to such. And as such, there is no greater role model for us to emulate, during these penitential times, than Mother Teresa. She taught us that during ‘Dark times’, we need to carry our cross - without complaining! That the sufferings we must endure by not being able to attend the Mass of our choosing, obtain the Sacraments when we prefer, or have immediate access to Christ – is nothing short of, Redemptive Suffering. This is the time for us to show that we are no longer Neutral… that we are Directional in our efforts to grow closer to Christ… to be the next Simon of Cyrene and forever have our names in the Book of Life – Persevere!
There are going to be times in our lives when we may experience some bit of doubt, like now! Yet her response was directional, committed and never neutral…. “Lord, I believe, help my unbelief”!
Sunday Mass will be at 9am.
Please attend our Sunday Mass by joining us her on the Website or on our facebook page at Saint Helena Church Amite, La.
**The Sunday Mass obligation continues to be dispensed for all Catholics as long as this threat persists.
THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL CLOSE UNTIL FURTHUR NOTICE
THE CAMPUS WILL REMAIN OPEN FROM 8:30AM - 4:30PM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
- Sunday Mass for St. Helena will be closed for the public. The Mass will be prayed, for you, privately by Fr. Mark. This Mass will be at 9am on facebook and our website
- Daily Mass and Mass intentions will be prayed, for you, privately by Fr. Mark.
- Reconciliation- by appointments only.
- Baptism - limited to private and small family celebrations(10 people or less).
- Weddings/Convalidations- celebrated with Bride, Groom, Celebrant, 2 Witnesses and immediate family (parents, children, etc-10 people or less). The Mass will not be celebrated, only the Marriage Rite is acceptable.
- Funerals-will be celebrated at the Funeral Home or Graveside with immediate family, Clergy, and Funeral staff. Funeral Masses in Church, as well as wakes in Church Hall are prohibited until further notice.
- Delivery of Communion-to Homebound, Nursing Home, or other Healthcare Facilities will be discontinued indefinitely. This does not apply to those in danger of death or when a person is in need of Viaticum.
- Anointing of the Sick can be arranged by calling the Church Office at (985)748-9057.
- RCIA/Confirmation-has been postponed until further notice.
Please continue to monitor the Website for any changes or updates.
