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Parish Office Open Hours
Thursday, November 19th- 8:30 am-1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Friday, November 20th 8:30 am-12:00 noon
Monday, November 23rd- 8:30 am- 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 24th- 8:30 am- 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
Wednesday, November 25th- 8:30 am- 12:00 noon
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
2021 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award
Nomination
The office of Black Catholics of the Diocese of Lafayette will recognize individuals who have exemplified the characteristics and heroic virtues of Rev. King and have contributed to their local faith community and or greater community in a sustainable way.
The criteria for selection of an individual for this award are as follows:
a) Must be a parishioner,
b) Must have been a member of the parish for the past three (3) years,
c) Must have made service related contributions to the Church community,
d) Must have exemplified the characteristics and heroic virtues of Rev. King, and have contributed to his/her local faith community (i.e. church parish) and/or greater community in a substantial way, possess qualities of leadership and will be a first-time recipient.
e) No Self Nomination
Applications are available at the entrance of the church, church website 
(click here) or at the Parish Office. Deadline is December 7, 2020.
You may place your completed form in the collection basket or drop off the form to the Church Office at the regular office hours. You may also mail it to the Church Office at PO Box 1785, Opelousas, LA 70571. Attention Pastor.
Mass Schedule Changes
The weekends of November 15th, 22nd and 29th the Mass schedule will be as follows:
Saturday Anticipated mass: 5pm
Sunday masses: 7am, 9am, and 11am
(Trial Basis Only)
The goal is to see whether our number will increase. If there are any increase, we will keep it. If not we will go back to our current schedule of Sunday, 7 & 10 am.
Holy Ghost Centennial Celebration Mass
click below
https://youtu.be/8ZnFCd-rJe0
Religious Education Classes
Our Religious Education program will begin next Sunday, October 25th. Parents of children enrolled are asked to pick up books and materials on Saturday, October 24th between 9:00 am and 12 noon at the Parish Life Center. If you have a student that is not yet registered for CCD you may also do so at this time with the Directors of Religious Education.
The SVD Associates Teleconference Rosary will be held every Friday during the month of October at 7:00 p.m. All are invited to join in.
Dial-in number 720-740-9863
access code 3657425#
Legion of Mary Rosary Crusade
The Legion of Mary rosary crusade will continue Monday, October 19 thru Friday, October 23rd at 4:00 p.m. each day near the northside parking lot pavilion. All are invited to join in praying the Rosary to the Blessed Mother.
Please read an important message from
Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel
Diocese of Lafyette
From the Pastor's Desk
PHASE III COVID-19
GUIDELINES FOR PARISH LITURGIES
Dear Parishioners,
As we move into Phase III re-opening of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel has sent a very clear guidelines for all Catholic in the Diocese of Lafayette to follow. The guidelines for public liturgies again do not involve major procedural changes. The same basic principals apply in Phase III as did in both Phases I & II: maintaining social distance (six feet), wearing masks, and proper hygiene/sanitizing.
I would like to highlight some important guidelines for our attention here at Holy Ghost Church:
MASSES
Church occupancy has now increased to 75% of a Church’s occupancy limit, however, subject to social distancing guidelines and the aforementioned basic principals of COVID-19 prevention, our number remains at 130.
Sunday Mass Obligation:
Until retracted, all Catholics in the Diocese of Lafayette remain dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass.
Catholics may continue to fulfill their spiritual duty to consecrating the Sabbath on any day of the week.
Those who do not attend Mass are encouraged to fulfill their duty to sanctify Sunday by viewing an on-line or broadcasted Mass, reading Scripture, praying the Rosary, other forms of devotion and refraining from servile work.
Persons who are at-risk, ill, or experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID-9 should not attend Mass.
During the Mass: priest celebrants are not required to mask, except during the distribution of Holy Communion.
Deacons and Lectors should wear masks but should remove mask prior to approaching the ambo.
Indoor choirs and blowing instruments are not allowed at this time.
MISCELLANENOUS
No Church facilities will be rented out at this time.
No more than 15 people may gather in Conference rooms and are subject to social distancing
Youth Catechists (Religious Education Program) will be conducted virtually.
No handing out bulletins. Each parishioner is encouraged to pick it up at each exit door.
Sincerely yours,
Fr. Lambert A. Lein, SVD, Pastor
Holy Ghost Church Raffle
Proceeds To Benefit
Holy Ghost One In The Spirit Campaign
To Be Given Away
1st Prize– 500 lb. Calf
2nd Prize- $750.00 Cash
3rd Prize- $350.00 Cash
4th Prize- $200.00 Cash
Drawing Sunday,
November 29, 2020
Donation: $2.00
Raffle books will be sold after all weekend masses and will be available at the parish office during normal business hours.
Dear Parishioners & friends of Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Opelousas, Louisiana:
If you remember, last month I mentioned that I, along with the Creole Festival Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Parish Council officers would be meeting to discuss how we would handle this year’s Creole Festival. After much consideration surrounding the pandemic, it was determined that unfortunately, we will not have our festival as we had in the past. Our festival usually raises between $75,000 - $90,000 each year. This amount is generated from the sale of raffle tickets, food and drinks, from sponsorships, donations, and of course, the sacrifice and hard work we put into it.
This year we are asking that each family prayerfully consider continuing to participate in our raffle by purchasing or selling 5 raffle books. We are also asking each person to donate $50 in lieu of the tickets you might have purchased at the festival or the donation you might have made. Raffle tickets will be available beginning next weekend and at the Parish Office at the regular office hours.
Funds raised will be used to pay our insurance for the year, which is $75,000. Any remainder will be used for daily operations of the church and any other needed maintenance.
Let us pray through the intercession of St. Joseph whom our diocese honors this year in a very special way through the celebration of the year of St. Joseph that God in His abundance blesses this effort and brings it to fruition.
Thank you in advance for your continued support!
Sincerely yours,
Lambert A. Lein, SVD
Go to Joseph
Year of St. Joseph
Diocese of Lafayette
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Sacrament of Baptism
Due to the pandemic, beginning September 2020 until further notice our Baptism Class and the Rite of Baptism will be done in the following way:
- Baptism Class/Workshop (can be done in person if it is no more than 10 people. Otherwise virtual workshop) will be done in the morning of the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 A.M. (following the First Saturday Mass). Click here for class schedule
CCD Registration
Registration for the 2020-2021 year has now been extended. Registration forms can be accessed on-line at the church's website www.hgcatholic.org. All fees are waived for the 2020-2021 year.CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Completed forms must be returned in a seal envelope labeled CCD Registration to the parish office by dropping it in the mail slot of the door of the rectory or may be placed in the offering basket at the weekend masses.
First time student and First Communion students must attach a copy of their Baptism certificate. Confirmation students must attach a copy of Baptism and First Communion certificates.
For questions or additional information, please contact the parish office at 337-942-2732.
Mass time schedule
Please note that the mass schedules are remaining the same until further notice. 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm.
New Parish Office Directive
Please note, beginning Wednesday, July 1st the Parish Office will be open Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-1:00 p.m. & Friday 8:30 am-12noon.
The Office will be open only for very urgent matters. Parishioners may drop off their tithe envelopes in the mail slot at the Rectory. Thank you for your cooperation.
Confession will be administed in church every Saturday beginning at 4:00 p.m. & 30 minutes every morning before daily Mass. Confession will be heard on the altar, so we ask that you sit in the back of the church while confession is being heard. Please enter thru the double doors in the front of church.
CHURCH NEWS
Holy Ghost Parish Centennial Yard signs are available at
The Parish Office- Donation- $3.00
Click on the link above to make an online donation or pay your tithes and camapign pledge using a credit card or bank account.
CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST
Weekend Mass Schedules
Revised Mass Schedules
SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. During the week: 6:30 a.m. and at any time by appointment. Click Here to learn more
Baptism: Please meet with a priest to register for the Baptism preparation Class which usually takes place on the first Sunday of the month. Baptism is usually done on the Saturday following the Class. Click here to learn more
Marriage: Make arrangements with a priest/deacon at least six months prior to the anticipated wedding date. No arrangements should be made with any vendor prior to consultation with a priest or the deacon. Click here to learn more...
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the office to schedule to anoint someone who is seriously ill or before surgery. If you have a homebound elderly or infirm person, please arrange with the priest for periodic visit and holy communion. Click Here to learn more..
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