Bulletin for the Week of March 25, 2012

The bulletin for the week of March 25, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Happy Birthday Father James Brady - March 22

We want to wish our pastor Father James Brady a happy birthday from the whole St. Landry Catholic Church family ... and many many more birthdays!

Homily for the Fourth Sunday In Lent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- nearly three years ago. This week, the Fourth Sunday in Lent, is our one hundred and seventy seventh! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father Glen P. Baptiste, C.R..

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Fourth Sunday in Lent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the week of March 18, 2012

The bulletin for the week of March 18, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for the Third Sunday in Lent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- nearly three years ago. This week, the Third Sunday in Lent, is our one hundred and seventy sixth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Third Sunday in Lent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of March 11, 2012

The bulletin for the week of March 11, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Marriage and Contraception

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- nearly three years ago. This week, the Marriage and Contraception talk, is our one hundred and seventy fifth! podcast to be posted. The talk is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Marriage and Contraception talk from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Marriage and Contraception talk at church, 6:30 PM tonight

Pursuant to the recent events regarding health insurance coverage and things the government is requiring private employers to provide for their employees, we are going to have a presentation on contraception and what the Church teaches about it. It is one of the most misunderstood teachings in our Church, and the recent events have given us an opportunity to learn what the Church teaches and hopefully, to learn more about marriage and how to strengthen marriages. I hope you are able to make it. Both myself and Deacon Diesi will make the presentation, which will begin at 6:30 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012 in the Big Church. Please remember, the presentation is not just for those of child-bearing age, but for all who are married and would like to strengthen their marriages. God Bless.

Fr. James Brady

Homily for the Second Sunday in Lent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- nearly three years ago. This week, the Second Sunday in Lent, is our one hundred and seventy fourth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Monsignor Louis Melancon.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Second Sunday in Lent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Lenten Mission ends

To hear the Lenten Mission Night 3, click here.

To hear the Lenten Mission Night 2, click here.

To hear the Lenten Mission Night 1, click here.

Our Lenten Mission concluded today, February 29, Wednesday night. We started with a mass. Our presenter, Father R.B. Williams, O.P., will began speaking at 7:00 p.m.

The theme of the mission was: "The Time of Fulfillment - A Lenten Journey." In the mission Monday night, the emphasis of the mission was on baptism. On Tuesday, the emphasis of the mission shifted to a penitential theme and confessions were available after the mission that night. And tonight, the mission concluded with the focus on healing and being anointed for our mission here on earth. The anointing of the sick was be provided during the mission for those who are in danger due to illness or advanced years.


Father Williams, a Dominican Friar, is originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana and is based out of Holy Rosary Priory in Houston, Texas. For 27 years, Father Williams worked as a campus minister at universities across the country. For 17 years, he has been an itinerant preacher, giving missions and retreats all over the country.

For more information about Father Williams, you can visit his website at http://rbwords.com/

Lenten Mission concludes tomorrow, Wednesday, February 29, 2012

To hear the Lenten Mission Night 2, click here.

To hear the Lenten Mission Night 1, click here.

Our Lenten Mission concludes tomorrow, February 29, Wednesday night, at 6:30 PM. We will start with a mass. Our presenter, Father R.B. Williams, O.P., will begin speaking at 7:00 p.m.

The theme of the mission is: "The Time of Fulfillment - A Lenten Journey." In the mission Monday night, the emphasis of the mission was on baptism. On Tuesday, the emphasis of the mission shifted to a penitential theme and confessions were available after the mission that night. Tomorrow, the mission concludes on Wednesday evening with the focus on healing and being anointed for our mission here on earth. The anointing of the sick will be provided during the mission for those who are in danger due to illness or advanced years.


Father Williams, a Dominican Friar, is originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana and is based out of Holy Rosary Priory in Houston, Texas. For 27 years, Father Williams worked as a campus minister at universities across the country. For 17 years, he has been an itinerant preacher, giving missions and retreats all over the country.

For more information about Father Williams, you can visit his website at http://rbwords.com/

Bulletin for the Week of March 04, 2012

The bulletin for the week of March 04, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Lent Mission continues tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28, 2012

To hear the Lenten Mission Night 1, click here.

Our Lenten Mission continues tomorrow, February 28, Tuesday night, at 6:30 PM and will continue on Wednesday night. Each night, we will start with a mass. Our presenter, Father R.B. Williams, O.P., will begin speaking at 7:00 p.m.


The theme of the mission is: "The Time of Fulfillment - A Lenten Journey." In the mission Monday night, the emphasis of the mission was on baptism. On Tuesday, the emphasis of the mission shifts to a penitential theme and confessions will be available after the mission that night. Finally, the mission concludes on Wednesday evening with the focus on healing and being anointed for our mission here on earth. The anointing of the sick will be provided during the mission for those who are in danger due to illness or advanced years.


Father Williams, a Dominican Friar, is originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana and is based out of Holy Rosary Priory in Houston, Texas. For 27 years, Father Williams worked as a campus minister at universities across the country. For 17 years, he has been an itinerant preacher, giving missions and retreats all over the country.

For more information about Father Williams, you can visit his website at http://rbwords.com/

Lenten Mission begins Monday night at 6:30 PM

Our Lenten Mission begins tomorrow, February 27, Monday night, at 6:30 PM and will continue on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Each night, we will start with a mass. Our presenter, Father R.B. Williams, O.P., will begin speaking at 7:00 p.m.


The theme of the mission is: "The Time of Fulfillment - A Lenten Journey." In the mission Monday night, the emphasis of the mission will be on baptism. On Tuesday, the emphasis of the mission shifts to a penitential theme and confessions will be available after the mission that night. Finally, the mission concludes on Wednesday evening with the focus on healing and being anointed for our mission here on earth. The anointing of the sick will be provided during the mission for those who are in danger due to illness or advanced years.


Father Williams, a Dominican Friar, is originally from Natchitoches, Louisiana and is based out of Holy Rosary Priory in Houston, Texas. For 27 years, Father Williams worked as a campus minister at universities across the country. For 17 years, he has been an itinerant preacher, giving missions and retreats all over the country.

For more information about Father Williams, you can visit his website at http://rbwords.com/

Homily for the First Sunday in Lent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- nearly three years ago. This week, the First Sunday in Lent, is our one hundred and seventieth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Rev. R. B. Williams, O.P..

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the First Sunday in Lent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of February 26, 2012

The bulletin for the week of February 26, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- nearly three years ago. This week, the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundred and sixty ninth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of February 19, 2012

The bulletin for the week of February 19, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

The New Federal Mandate for Contraception / Sterilization

Bishop Michael Jarrell has released a letter related to the new federal mandate for Contraception and Sterilization.

I write to you on a matter of grave importance for Catholics in the United States. On January 21, 2012, the United States Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services announced a ruling that almost all employers, including Catholic employers, will be forced to offer health insurance coverage which includes sterilization, abortion-inducing drugs and contraception....

To read the full text of the letter, please click the following link:       http://diolaf.org/documents/Pro%20Life/Bishop's%20letter%20-%20mandate.pdf

Also, Father James Brady, our pastor, gave a very powerful homily today on this topic as well as conscience protection. To hear the homily, please click the following link: http://www.stlandrycatholicchurch.org/Audio/20120212SixthSundayInOrdinaryTime10AMHomily.mp3

Finally, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a statement as well. That statement can be read by clicking the following link: http://usccb.org/news/2012/12-026.cfm

Homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundred and sixty eighth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of February 12, 2012

The bulletin for the week of February 12, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Bulletin for the Week of February 05, 2012

The bulletin for the week of February 05, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

John Angotti Mission - Night 2

The John Angotti Mission final night will be 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Opelousas Catholic Gym. Both a renowned speaker and musician, John Angotti's Mission will also be available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we offer the homily each week for download as well as this week's mission. Clicking the link should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, this file size is about 26 megs which means it may take a few minutes to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The John Angotti Mission Night 2 is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding mission recording will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the John Angotti Mission Night 2, is our one hundred and sixty seventh! podcast to be posted.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the John Angotti Mission Night 2 from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Remember that the last night of the Mission will be 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Opelousas Catholic Gym.

John Angotti Mission - Night 1

The John Angotti Mission, introduced at each mass this weekend, will continue at 6:30 PM Tuesday at St. Landry Catholic Church. The final night will be 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Opelousas Catholic Gym. Both a renowned speaker and musician, John Angotti's Mission will also be available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we offer the homily each week for download as well as this week's mission. Clicking the link should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, this file size is about 26 megs which means it may take a few minutes to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The John Angotti Mission Night 1 is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding mission recording will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the John Angotti Mission Night 1, is our one hundred and sixty sixth! podcast to be posted.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the John Angotti Mission Night 1 from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Remember that the Mission will continue at 6:30 PM Tuesday at St. Landry Catholic Church. The final night will be 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Opelousas Catholic Gym.

Introduction to John Angotti Mission - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The John Angotti Mission, introduced at each mass this weekend, will continue at 6:30 PM Monday and Tuesday at St. Landry Catholic Church. The final night will be 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Opelousas Catholic Gym. Both a renowned speaker and musician, John Angotti's Mission will also be available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we offer the homily each week for download as well as this week's mission. Clicking the link should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's Introduction for the John Angotti Mission is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundred and sixty fifth! podcast to be posted.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Introduction for the John Angotti Mission from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Remember that the Mission will continue at 6:30 PM Monday and Tuesday at St. Landry Catholic Church. The final night will be 6:30 PM Wednesday at the Opelousas Catholic Gym.

Bulletin for the Week of January 29, 2012

The bulletin for the week of January 29, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Father Lafleur's 100th Birthday

Today is Lt. Father Joseph Verbis Lafleur's 100th birthday! A group of Opelousas Catholic students, parents, and teachers are all in Washington, D.C. for the Walk for Life and visited the memorial to Father Lafleur at Arlington Cemetery. Pictured are Kelly Mire and her daughter, Morgan Dupuis. They are Fr. Lafleur's grand niece and great grand niece, respectively.   Also pictured is Father James Brady, our pastor. For more information on Father Lafleur, please visit the website at http://fatherlafleur.org

See more photos from today at the bottom of this posting.


Eighty-three Catholic military chaplains who gave their lives during World War II, the Korean Conflict and in the Vietnam War are honored on this monument at Arlington National Cemetery. The monument was erected on May 21, 1989, on Chaplains' Hill by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, Silver Spring, Md.

The dedication ceremony, which began with a concelebrated Mass in the Amphitheater of the Cemetery, was presided over by Archbishop Joseph T. Ryan, Archbishop of the Military Archdiocese. Other guests included Brigadier General Patrick H. Brady, chief of public affairs, and the secretary of the Army, who was the speaker for the dedication ceremony. General Brady, a Roman Catholic, earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam.

Monuments honoring chaplains from all denominations who died in World War I and the Protestant chaplains who died during World War II stand alongside the Catholic Chaplains' monument.

Seventy priests lost their lives in World War II, six in Korea, and seven in Vietnam. Many of their relatives attended the dedication ceremony, along with 83 priests from 43 dioceses and religious orders. Many diocesan bishops and religious superiors also attended the ceremonies.

The idea for this monument originated with Mr. Raymond Costanzo, superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery in 1989. He discussed the idea with Colonel Daniel Donahue, command chaplain for the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. Chaplain Donahue submitted a proposal to the Archdiocese for the Military Services, and the proposal was accepted by the priests' council of the Archdiocese in September 1988. Arlington National Cemetery granted approval in October of that year.

The monument is an unpolished granite stone with a bronze plaque. The stone stands six feet 10 inches tall and is 42 inches wide and 10 inches thick. The plaque is 50 inches by 30 inches. It lists the names of the chaplains alphabetically for World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. The cost was approximately $8,000 and was paid for out of the general operating funds of the Archdiocese. The monument was constructed by the Raymond G. Merkle Cemetery Monument Company of Baltimore, Md.

March for Life in Opelousas, January 21, 2012

Click this link for more photos: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.240501816026816.57215.222805261129805&type=3

Over the weekend, the St. Landry Right to Life organization held its 25th annual Walk for Life with hundreds participating. Please consider joining the St. Landry Right to Life organization. $15 annual dues will give you access to both local, state, and national newsletters.


Mail your dues to:
      St. Landry Right to Life
      PO Box 331
      Opelousas, LA 70571-0331

For more information, you can contact Jeri and John Miller at: (337) 948-9559.

March for Life in Washington D.C. 2012

Father Brady and a group of students, parents, and teachers from Opelousas Catholic are all in Washington D.C. this week to participate in the events surrounding the annual March for Life. It's the 39th anniversary of the court decision that legalized abortion in this country. The March for Life has become the largest and longest-running civil rights movement since the drive for equal rights in the 1960s. Today is a good day to pray a rosary to turn people's hearts toward a greater respect for life ... at all ages.

Over the weekend, the St. Landry Right to Life organization held its 25th annual Walk for Life with hundreds participating. Please consider joining the St. Landry Right to Life organization. $15 annual dues will give you access to both local, state, and national newsletters.

Mail your dues to:
      St. Landry Right to Life
      PO Box 331
      Opelousas, LA 70571-0331

For more information, you can contact Jeri and John Miller at: (337) 948-9559

Homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundred and sixty fourth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Deacon Sammy Diesi.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

25th Annual Walk for Life

St. Landry Right to Life will sponsor the 25th Annual Walk for Life on Saturday, January 21 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church on South Union Street in Opelousas, beginning at 10 AM The short program will feature Father James Brady, and also the Holy Ghost Children’s Choir. The Walk for Life proceeds to the New Life Center on East Landry Street, ending around noon. The Catholic Daughters will serve refreshments. For more information, call John or Jeri Miller at 337-948-9559.

Come join us this morning at 10 AM at Queen of Angels!

Bulletin for the Week of January 22, 2012

The bulletin for the week of January 22, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, is our one hundred and sixty third! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of January 15, 2012

The bulletin for the week of January 15, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for the Epiphany

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, The Epiphany, is our one hundred and sixty second! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Epiphany homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of January 08, 2012

The bulletin for the week of January 08, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for Mary Mother of God

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, Mary Mother of God, is our one hundred and sixty first! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Mary Mother of God homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of January 01, 2012

The bulletin for the week of January 01, 2012 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for Christmas Day 2011

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, Christmas Day, is our one hundred and sixtieth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Christmas Day homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of December 25, 2011

The bulletin for the week of December 25, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Catholic Daughters Toy Drive

The annual Doll and Toy Fund drive of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, St. Landry Court No. 119 continues to collect toys for needy children in St. Landry Parish.

The organization is asking for donations of new toys, which will be distributed to children in the seven public elementary schools in the city whose families are in need, as well as to children who receive services from the Opelousas Cerebral Palsy Clinic, one day care center and children living at Faith House, a shelter for battered women and their children.

Drop boxes are at St. Landry Catholic Church, Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Donuts Galore, Guaranty Glass, John Deere Tractor, St. Landry Homestead, Tri-Parish Uniforms, Village Boutique, Courvelle Toyota, St. Landry Bank, Van eaton and romero and LHC Family Fitness.

To donate money: Send checks in care of Janis Courvelle, 1826 Edwards St., Opelousas, LA 70570

Christmas and New Year's Schedule

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND
MASS SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Regular Weekday Mass
December 24, 2011 Saturday, 8:00 a.m. in Valentin Chapel

Children’s Christmas Vigil Mass
December 24, 2011 Saturday, 4:00pm, Christmas Eve

Instructions for children bringing gifts: Please process in with Father Brady, before Mass begins. Meet at the inside entrance of the church at least 5 minutes before Mass to line up and process into church. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift for a child. As you come into the altar area, bow before the altar and place your gift where shown, and then return to the pew with your family.

Christmas Vigil Mass
December 24, 2011 Saturday, 6:00pm

Christmas Day
December 25, 2011 Sunday, 9:00am

****This is the only Mass on Christmas Day****

NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND

Regular Weekday Mass
December 31, 2011 Saturday, 8:00am in Valentin Chapel

Anticipated Mass
December 31, 2011 Saturday, 4:00 pm for the Feast of Mary, Mother of God

New Year’s Day Mass
January 1, 2012 Sunday, Feast of Mary, Mother of God
8AM; 10AM; 5PM

Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Fourth Sunday of Advent, is our one hundred and fifty ninth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Fourth Sunday of Advent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for the Week of December 18, 2011

The bulletin for the week of December 18, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Outreach Saturday - December 17 2011

To all Missionaries,

Please consider joining us this Saturday, December 17, as we go out into our community to let them know that Father Brady and St. Landry Church care about them and is praying for them.

Outreach actually begins at 10:00 a.m. but there is Mass at 8:00 a.m. and then fellowship immediately following with coffee and donuts. At approximately 9:00 a.m. we begin instruction on Outreach and at 9:30 a.m. we form groups and hand out maps and handouts and then leave Valentin Hall at 10:00 a.m. We return to Valentin Hall at noon for sharing and then dismissal with a prayer.

Hope to see you Saturday,

Deacon Sammy Diesi

Homily for the Third Sunday in Advent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Third Sunday of Advent, is our one hundred and fifty eighth! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Third Sunday of Advent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for December 11, 2011

The bulletin for the week of December 11, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.

Homily for the Second Sunday in Advent

Homilies are now available to download and listen to!

As part of our answering the challenge of the Holy Father to go out and evangelize utilizing new technologies, we're now offering the homily each week for download. Clicking the link to the homily should download it and automatically start it playing in whatever music player your computer is set up with.

On the technical side, the file sizes are about 5 megs which means it may a minute or two to download on slower Internet connections. It is also an MP3 formatted file which means that these are essentially podcasts. Don't worry if all the technical words don't mean much to you. It means we're using the latest in technology in order to make sure our church parish can reach the most people.

The current week's homily is available on a link on the front page of the website next to the link for the current week's bulletin. On the page with the prior bulletins, the corresponding homily will be sitting side by side with its bulletin. We started on the anniversary of the start of the Catholic Church, Pentecost Sunday --- over two years ago. This week, the Second Sunday of Advent, is our one hundred and fifty seventh! podcast to be posted. The homily is given by Father James Brady.

So, take a listen and let us know what you think. Click here to download the Second Sunday of Advent homily from St. Landry Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana.

Bulletin for December 4, 2011

The bulletin for the week of December 04, 2011 has been posted. Click here to see it.

The calendar on the website has been updated with all events for the coming week along with prayer intention information and information on the second collection for all of the masses. Take some time to look at our calendar here.

Updates are also being made to our St. Landry Catholic Church blog. You can get to the blog from the church home page under the Bulletins and News section or you can just click here to go to it.

Don't forget, we're also sending out live updates via Twitter. Our Twitter name is StLandryCath. You can see updates by clicking here.

And we're also on Facebook --- friend us! You can see our updates on our page StLandryCatholicChurch.