St. Christopher the Martyr

We can now celebrate public Mass with 25% occupancy of our church, which means 150 people will be able to attend Mass at a time, following the most recent Governor’s phase of reopening our state of Louisiana.  Weekday Masses will be at 6:30 and 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 9:30 a.m. only on Wednesday, and weekend Masses will be as usual:  4 p.m. on Saturday and 7:30, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. on Sundays.  You do not need to call since our usual attendance does not exceed 150 in most of our Masses. 
We shall continue to record the 4 p.m. Mass on Saturdays for the benefit of those who cannot attend Mass in church.  For now, the people of the Archdiocese are dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.  If someone is vulnerable and not feeling well, out of charity, they should not celebrate Mass in church with others.  Masks should be worn.  Communion on the tongue is not encouraged.  The sign of peace can be given by bowing or waving.  As people depart from Mass, social distancing must be observed.  The 25% church occupancy, with no more than 150 people in attendance, applies to Baptisms, weddings, and funerals as well.  We thank you for your understanding as we continue to implement these measures for the health and safety of us all.  This policy will be updated whenever we hear of further updates from the Governor.

Please view the video of Mass for this weekend on the St. Christopher Church YouTube channel featured below and continue to        
       check back with us for future homilies, meditations, and Rosaries that will be offered.
       Confession will be offered on Saturdays at 3 p.m.       
       The Adoration Chapel is closed.
For further information, please note this letter  dated May 12, 2020 , from Archbishop Aymond and these reopening  guidelines adapted from the State Fire Marshal.
Let us pray for those who are affected by the virus and for our protection. 
       "Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be
        with you wherever you go."  Joshua 1:9