Catholic Organizations

Altar Society takes care of the altar linens and cleans the church as well as operates the gift shop located in the back of the Church brimming with Catholic mementos from Bibles, Sacramental gifts, statues to prayer cards. Proceeds go toward maintaining the Church linens and sacramental vessels. Please contact Donna Carville through the Church Office at 225-687-2402.

Catholic Daughters – The Catholic Daughters organization is one of the largest women’s organizations in the Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters meet monthly in the Parish Hall providing services for the church activities such as the reception after Easter Vigil for the RCIA candidates, scholarships, and make hundreds of rosaries for the incarcerated and third world country residents. Please contact Regent Dawn Rivet through the Church Office at 225-687-2402.

Knights of Columbus – The largest men’s organization in the Catholic Church meets monthly. They provide many philanthropic services through their key fundraisers such as the Acadian Festival, BBQ Chicken Dinners and fireworks for 4th of July and New Years. They have contributed to sustain both St. John Church as well as St. John School. Contact Steve Smith, Grand Knight, through the Church Office at 225-687-2402 to join.

Knights of Peter Claver Women’s Auxiliary – The intent and purpose of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary is to render services to God, our Church and our community as did their founder St. Peter Claver, a Spanish Jesuit priest who ministered to natives of South America. The Knights of Peter Claver is the largest predominately African American lay Catholic organization in the United States. Please contact Eva Mellieon through the Church Office at 225-687-2402.