Anointing of the Sick

The anointing of the sick is a sacramental rite. A person is anointed to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an emotional or physical or psychological illness. In the sacrament we pray that the sick be healed in body, in soul and in spirit. God alone knows what kind of healing the sick need most: that a wound be healed; that a fear turn to confidence; that loneliness be embraced by the support of a praying community; that confusion in the face of all the whys—why me, why suffering, why now—turn to insight.

The Sacrament of Anointing does not remove the mystery of human suffering. Yet its celebration gives us a window into the mystery of our loving God.  At St.John Bosco we celebrate a yearly Mass including the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick in the month of October or November (Check Calendar) 

At this Mass the entire St. John Bosco community is invited to celebrate in a community Eucharist and anointing for those in need of Emotional, Spiritual & Psychological healing. For more details please contact the office at (337) 564-3873.

If someone is in need of the sacrament of the sick, please contact rectory at (337) 564-3873. 

 

 

Why Catholic?

The word "Catholic" is derived from a Greek word, Katholikos, originally meaning universal. In the early days of the Church, many Roman citizens referred to this new upstart religion that followed the "Ways" of Jesus Christ as being Catholic--it was universal throughout the empire--meaning that members of this new religion could be found almost anywhere throughout the empire. As time went on, this particular word began to be recognized and used in describing this new religion. Among members, of course, the word had a much more significant and broader meaning than just geographical consideration. It was understood also to describe the very nature of the Church, in that it was universally for everyone. There was no exclusion according to nationality, race, economic or social status. It is for all the people of God. The word "Catholic" was and is also applied to the teaching and the faith of the Church and , in this sense, it means what is believed by the whole Church. It is universally united in its worship, in what it teaches. There are no divisions or branches within its membership. And finally, the word "Catholic"has also come to be used to describe individual Christians who profess belief in the Church's universal teachings and practices. "Credit - Lake Charles Diocese"

Mass Schedule

Weekends:

Saturday: 8:00 AM (1st Friday of month)
Saturday: 4:00 PM Vigil Masses
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM

Week Days:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM

Sacrament of Penance

Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm in main church.
Saturday: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Sunday: after  9:00 am - 9:45 am. 

Rosary

Saturday before 4:00 pm mass
Sunday before 8:00 am and 10:00 am massess 

Contact Us

Office: (337) 564-3873
Fax: (337) 419-3578
PREP (Parish Religious
Education Program) (337) 564-3873
Religious Education Office

 

Physical Address:

1301 Sampson Street
Westlake, LA 70669

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