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Holy Savior Catholic Church
Ministries and Organizations The Pastoral Council: This is composed of elected members. It meets once a month. Its purpose is to be a consultative body to the Pastor and also to be involved in the pastoral life of the church. The council helps direct the activity of the community in such areas as liturgy, religious education, community affairs, the school board, census taking, social ministry, youth ministry and vocation promotion. Administration and Finance: The Holy Savior Finance Council has jurisdiction over the material concerns of the parish. The council is responsible for church receipts and income, the budget, salaries, insurance, construction, maintenance of buildings and the cemetery. The council consists of several parishioners and the Pastor, who has final authority over all decisions. Holy Savior School: As part of the evangelization mission of the Church, its purpose is to educate our children. Grades K-8 are taught by fully qualified and certified teachers, in a full range of subjects, including music, computer skills, and library skills. Nursery classes for 3 and 4 year olds meet Louisiana State standards. A continuing care program is available before and after school for Holy Savior students. Also available is the P.T.C. and School Board. CCD - Confraternity of Christian Doctrine: This program provides religious instruction to students of Holy Savior Parish for Grades 1-8. CYP - Confirmation Youth Program: Prepares students from Grades 9-10 for confirmation. SSC - Special Children in Christ: Religious education for children with special needs. Altar Servers: The ministry is open to all youth starting with 3rd graders that have received the Sacrament of Eucharist and are willing to assist the celebrant at Mass. Being an Altar Server provides the young participant with a sense of responsibility, dedication and reverence. Lectors: The presence of God is manifested to us in many ways. Within the Mass, He becomes present to us in the proclamation of the Word. Parishioners are asked to share in the celebration by volunteering to Lector during Mass. Participation requires that one avail themselves to minimal training, as well as a commitment to the schedule of Masses. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist are appointed by the Pastor to aid in the pastoral care of the Parish. Eucharistic Ministers distribute Holy Communion at Mass, or to shut-ins and or in the hospital. Several training sessions are conducted. As with all ministries, all are asked to commit themselves to the assigned schedule. Liturgy Committee: Liturgy is worship. Here at Holy Savior much attention is given to the planning and execution of Liturgy. The Committee meets many times a year to plan Liturgical Celebrations. Ushers: These men have traditionally collected the money and directed the seating of the congregation during Mass. Participants must be willing to serve by schedule on a rotating basis. Vacation Bible School: The Bible Study School is a week-long camp held in the summer months. The camp consists of prayer, song, story reading, study, refreshments, and fun. RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: The aim of RCIA is to guide interested non-Catholics through a process of initiation into the Faith. Also available for our Catholic Adults - Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Cursillo: The Cursillo movement is an evangelization weekend. It is a life-changing experience, offering participants an opportunity of conversion of heart. The weekend is followed up by "Ultreya" which are weekly meetings to support each other. Altar Society: The members of the Altar Society might be called God's own housekeepers. The mission of the Society is to prepare the sanctuary and sacristy for the celebration of Mass. Members clean and dress the altar with fresh altar cloths and clean the sacred vessels. Additionally, they see to it that flowers and candles are in place for Mass. For special seasons such as Christmas and Easter, they help to decorate the Church. Pro-Life Committee: The purpose of this committee is to instill with our parishioners the awareness that all life is precious, particularly of the unborn. Their efforts are directed AGAINST the practice of abortion. Hospitality Committee: The ministry's mission is to facilitate any function which involves hospitality by our church, such as, welcoming visiting Church Officials, hosting Church gatherings and catering certain functions. Refreshments are also prepared and served after special Parish Liturgies, such as First Communion, Confirmation, and Central Lafourche High School Graduation. Social Ministry: Helping others is the basic goal of the Social Ministry. The ministry is defined as responding in an organized way to individual human needs. It prepares food for parishioner's funerals. This ministry also sends cards to our parishioners who are elderly or homebound on special occasions. Music/Cantor-Commentator: Our Church through its vitalized program is promoting music as an opportunity for bringing the youth and adults into closer contact with religion. Music is selected in keeping with the theme of the particular liturgy of the day. Organist and song leaders or choirs work cooperatively to achieve a message in every service. The Cantor/Commentator volunteers read the special introduction to the Mass and with the organist lead congregational singing of the Responses and Hymns. Decorating Committee: This ministry prepares the decor of the altar in accordance to the Liturgical Season; works closely with the Altar Society to prepare the church for special Feast Days. Knights of Columbus Council 3054: The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society of Catholic men founded by Father Michael McGivney in 1882. The local chapter is the Monsignor Carroll A. Badeaux, Council No. 3054, chartered in 1949. Monthly business meetings are held on the second Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Home, 719 Seventh Street, Lockport. Dues are $30.00 per year. Columbian Squires Circle 1018: A junior organization of the Knights of Columbus, the Squires accept Catholic boys ranging in age from 12-18. Monthly meetings are held on Sunday at 11:00 AM at the Knights of Columbus Home. Dues are $6.00 per year. Ladies Kaycee Auxiliary: The purpose and objective of the Kaycee Auxiliary is to assist and serve the Knights of Columbus. Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. They are held at 7:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus Home. Dues are $12.00 per year. Cemetery Office: The administrative care of Holy Savior Cemetery falls under the guidance of the Administration and Finance Council. Any questions concerning Cemetery business, please call the rectory.
FOR INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE MINISTRIES OR ORGANIZATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECTORY AT 985-532-3533 Email Rectory
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