St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish

St. Patrick parishioner, Jeremy Chiasson has been in seminary formation for the past 7 years. He entered the seminary in 2019 at the age of 18 and spent 3 years at St. Joseph Seminary College where he received a Bachelors Degree in Philosophy. He then spent one year at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Baton Rouge with Fr. Joshua Johnson to focus on parish life and the “behind the scenes” life of a priest. Jeremy is currently in formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, pursuing a Masters of Divinity.

A few pictures to highlight our amazing Parish School of Religion Program (or Church Camp, as many of the kids call it!).

“And he gave some as apostles, others as prophets, others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers, to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ.” -Ephesians 4:11-12

Thank you to our amazing catechists and volunteers for your “work of ministry” of sharing and passing on our rich faith with these young people, the body of Christ!

On Sunday, the ladies ACTS team and participants from St. Patrick, St. Jean Vianney and St. Thomas More returned from their retreat this past weekend and attended 11:30 Mass!

GOSPEL MEDITATION for June 7, 2026​
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
John 6:51-58

When I was a young altar server, I once overheard two very different comments about the Eucharist. One person asked, “Is Father distributing the bread or the wine?” Later, another asked, “Can you go get Jesus from the tabernacle?” Same parish, same Mass, but two very different ways of speaking. I pondered: So, is it bread that we pretend is Jesus? Or is Jesus a tiny white thing in a box? I was utterly confused.
This Feast of Corpus Christi is an excellent time to think about how we should speak about the Eucharist. In today’s Gospel, Jesus declares: “My flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.” (John 6:55) His words scandalized his listeners, who feared cannibalism, and even today puzzle many, who reduce them to metaphor. Both miss the truth.
The Church gives us better words that honor Jesus’ words in the Gospel. After the consecration, we do not call it “bread” or “wine.” Nor do we say, “a piece of Jesus” or even “Jesus.” We say: the Eucharist. We say: the Body and Blood of Christ. We say: the Real Presence. We say: the Most Blessed Sacrament. These words safeguard the astonishing reality that Christ himself is truly present, whole and entire, under the appearances of bread and wine.
If we speak well about the Eucharist, we will think more clearly and believe more deeply. And if we believe more deeply, we will adore more truly the One who gives himself to us — not bread, not wine, but Jesus Christ himself, whole and entire.
— Father John Muir

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Join us on Friday, June 12 at Noon in the church for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a Liturgy of the Word, Prayers of Consecration, Litany of the Sacred Heart, and Benediction.

CONSECRATION OF THE USA 🇺🇸
Last fall, the bishops of the United States voted to consecrate the USA to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration will take place on June 12, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

A ST. PATRICK LOVE STORY
Congratulations to Chris and Danny Morvant who were married at St. Patrick on May 2nd! Chris and Danny met while serving together in the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry and loved sharing their special day surrounded by so many of their friends and family in this wonderful community.

On Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We pray for all who have died in the cause of freedom, for their families, and for peace throughout the world.

“God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down earthly pride.
Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,
that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.

Keep in your mercy those men and women
who have died in the cause of freedom
and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

— United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Please consider donating blood on Sunday and join us for Coffee and Donuts after 9:30 Mass!

In grateful remembrance, we honor the fallen this Memorial Day weekend. Let us join together in prayerful remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives in the cause of freedom.

Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion continue to inspire us and remind us of the enduring value of faith, service, and sacrifice.