marriageAt St. John Bosco, each wedding is a very personal event. A wedding is one of those rare moments in life when you gather with all the people you cherish and, in so doing, express what it means to be in love. Consequently, your wedding ceremony is much more than the exchange of vows and the giving of rings. It is a ritual filled with music, symbols, family, friends, and the rich tradition of our faith. This religious ceremony, celebrating the beginning of your marriage, is also a revelatory moment in your life and in the lives of all those present. It reveals to you, your guests and all the world where God has chosen to dwell. Our Scripture says "God is Love". By your being in love, God dwells with you. That is why we speak of marriage as a sacrament; we believe that the love you share in marriage becomes a sign to all whom you will meet of the closeness, the love and the wonder of the presence of God. We at St. John Bosco look forward to the opportunity to work with you during this special time. We want to assist as you prepare for one of the most wonderful experiences of human life—celebrating your love in marriage and God's presence in your lives. We want you to know that your wedding will be the most recent in a long line of weddings celebrated in this church. Contact the Church secretary at least seven months before to set up appointment with Priest or Deacon. Do not set date of wedding until after speaking with Priest or Deacon.

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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