Christian Formation & Community Life
Winter Coat Drive
Advent Holy Hour
Come Lord Jesus
Jambalaya Fundraiser
Assist families of those who have died
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults - OCIA
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process in which those discerning entrance into the Catholic faith are prepared and received. There are various rituals for those in the program, particularly those who are catechumens (non-baptized). This weekend the three members who are catechumens will experience the Rite of Acceptance at our 10:30 am Mass. This Rite formally enters them into the OCIA discernment. We pray for them along with the other members who were baptized as Protestants and are now seeking full communion with the Catholic Church. May the Lord bless them, and may they feel the love and support of the parishioners of St. Peter Parish.
Catechumens:
Phillip Early
Evan Kuepper
Marilyn Kuepper
Kole Migues
Candidates Seeking Full Communion:
Grethel Poirier
Congratulations to Our Newly Confirmed Parishioners
This year our parish is blessed to have forty-six newly confirmed parishioners. These individuals, grades 8-10, eleven received the sacrament on Tuesday, November 19th by Bishop Deshotel. We congratulate them on their completion of the sacraments of initiation and look forward to seeing them witness the faith empowered by the seven-fold gifts of the Holy Spirit. We thank Fr. Furka and the faith formation team who have prepared them for the reception of this great sacrament.
Breiana Adams, Walker Ditch, Rebekah Henson, Andrew Nguyen, Rene Segura, Ella Blake, Madison Doherty, Dane Jones, Isabella Penick, Eli Soileau, Coy Boudreaux, Riley Dore', Averi Landry, Timothy Phillips, Amalie Sumrall, Wesley Broussard, Helena Dronet, Ellyot Landry, Jenna Reese, Avery Touchet, Kloe Brown, Wayne Duhon, Patrick Mixon, Jude Richard, Brooklynn Thibodeaux, Meredith Cestia, Elise Gary, Grant Moreau, Nicholas Richard, Pierce Thomson, Kaden Citrano, Aiden Guidry, Donna Moreau, Miley Robinson, Nathaniel Trotter, Sullivan Comeaux, Gavin Guidry, Collin Morris, Jean-Paul Romero, Marli Toups, Jacob Delcambre, Micah Hebert, David Nowakowski, Roman Segura, Ian Valteau and Gabrielle Viator
The Great Novena—Preparation for Jubilee Year 2025
What is it?
A 9-year novena leading up to 2033, the 2,000th anniversary of our salvation.
When is it?
It begins Saturday, Sept. 14th on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross and continues until Sept. 14th, 2033. A small act of fasting is encouraged from Sept. 11th - 13th in preparation for the kick-off.
How do I prepare?
There are 3 pieces:
1) Pray the novena prayer every day.
2) Read the monthly reflections published for the Great Novena.
3) Observe the special days of prayer and fasting for each year.
Where do I find out more?
FoodNet Food Drive
That Man is You
TMIY Men’s Group - The Fall semester began September 10th. Sessions are every Tuesday 6:00 am to 7:30 am at St. Peter Catholic Church Hall. The group includes men from church parishes from all around Iberia Parish. If you were not able to attend the first meeting, join them at any time.
Adult Confirmation
Congratulations to our recent recipients of the Sacrament of Confirmation. Special thanks to Fr. Comeaux for preparing them!
Jagger Guillotte
Maverick Broussard
Barrett Lamm
Prayer Blanket Ministry
Do you know of someone who needs healing or would benefit from prayer? Consider enrolling that person in The St Peter Prayer Blanket Ministry. The recipient will receive a blessed prayer blanket, a healing prayer, enrollment in the Church prayer request book and remembrance of those enrolled in the ministry at the weekend Masses. There is no charge to receive a blanket. In addition to these benefits, a candle can burn in Church for a week for $5.00. If you would like a blanket or would want to volunteer to sew, crochet or knit for this Ministry, please contact Eileen in the Parish Office at 337-359-4848.
Singing for Life Choir
Our parish’s Singing for Life Choir is accepting new members. If you are 65 years of age or older and enjoy singing, but do not want the commitment of weekly rehearsals and sung Masses, then this choir is for you! The Singing for Life choir will meet twice a month on Monday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 am in the choir room of the Christian Formation Building and sing once a month at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. You may contact our Director of Sacred Music, Ben LeBleu at 337.359.4864 or via email at ben@stpetersofnewiberia.com to register for our Singing for Life Choir.