Sunday Masses
8:30 AM Low Mass
10:30 AM High Mass
5:00 PM Vespers, Benediction

Monday Mass
8:15 AM, Low Mass

Tuesday, and Thursday Mass
12:00 PM Low Mass

 

 

Wednesday Mass

5:00 PM Low Mass

Friday Mass
6:00 PM Low Mass

Saturday Mass
9:00 AM Low Mass

Confessions:
30 minutes before every Mass and by request

Always double check on the calendar below for any schedule changes, 

 

Announcements

 

     The Oratory offers Mass in the Traditional Form and we welcome you all to come and join us in celebrating the Mass most beautifully and respectfully! 

     Canon is available to provide all the Sacrament in the  Extraordinary Form, i.e. Baptism, Wedding, Extreme Unction, Funeral.

     If you would like to schedule a wedding, baptism, etc., please contact us!

     We also have confessions available 30 minutes before every Mass and upon request

 

Mark your calendars         The Commandment of the Church invites us to do our Easter Duties: "to go to confession and to receive communion once a year on Easter Time".

       During this Lent: we will then meditate on the Seven Capital Sins. The schedule of the sermons is as follow. 

 

Lenten Sermon Serie Lent 2026 : On the 7 Deadly Sins

Septuagesima	The Seven Capital Sins	Recording
Sexagesima	Pride	Sexagesima - Pride
Quinquagesima	Wrath
Ash Wednesday	Penance, Prayer, Alms
1st Sunday of Lent	Greed
2nd Sunday of Lent	Acedia
3rd Sunday of Lent	Lust
4thSunday of Lent	Gluttony
5th Sunday of Lent	Envy

 

 

Wed. Feb 10:	6:00 pm	Catechism for all groups
Sun. Feb 15:	8:30 am and 10:30 am	Quinquagesima Sunday, Low Mass and High Mass
	12:30 pm	Harbert Baptisms
	5:00 pm	Vespers and Benediction
Tue. Feb 17	5:00 pm to 6:00 pm	Holy Hour in Reparation for the sins of Carnaval
Wed. Feb 18	8:15 am	Ash Wednesday, Low Mass
	6:30 pm	High Mass
Wed. Feb 18	6:00 pm	Mass followed by the Stations of the Cross
Sun. Feb. 22	8:30 am,	1st Sunday of Lent,  Low Mass
		Stations of the Cross between the two Masses
	10:30 am	High Mass
Sat.  March 7	8:00 am to 4:00 pm	First Saturday, Pilgrimage at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Port Arthur TX LmsBmt.com
	7:00 pm	Feast of St Thomas Aquinas, Mass at the Oratory
Sun. March 8	6:00 pm	Our Lady's Helpers Meeting
Sun. March 29		Palm Sunday
		Holy Week

 

Next Our Lady's Helpers meeting March 8th, after 10:00 am  Mass. Read chapters 21 - 23 on general confession. Remember to do the proposed meditations

May 7-10:  Second Men's retreat at the St Charles Center, Pre-registration open

---

Sermons

9th Sunday after Pentecost Sunday / 10 th Sunday after Pentecost sermon / 11th Sunday after Pentecost Sermon / 12 Sunday after Pentecost Sermon, Fr DB Thompson / 13 Sunday after Pentecost, St Peter Claver Solemnity / Exaltation of the Holy Cross / 15 Sunday after Pentecost / 16 Sunday after Pentecost, Solemnity of St Therese / 17 Sunday after Pentecost, Solemnity of the Holy Rosary / 18 Sunday after Pentecost / 19 Sunday after Pentecost / Christ the King (20th Pent.) / All Saints /  21 Sunday after Pentecost / Christmas Day / Sunday in the Octave of Christmas / Feast of the Holy Name /  Solemnity of the Epiphany  / 2nd After Epiphany

Septuagesima (Seven Capital Sins), Sexagesima (Pride)

 

 Archive

See the Video of the Pontifical Mass celebrated at the Oratory in December 29 by Bishop Provost

 

General announcements

 

Our Lady's Helpers  

     This sodality gets together once a month alternatively on the 1st Saturday, after the 9:00 am Mass or on the 2nd Sunday after  5:00 pm vespers.
        The purpose of this group is the sanctification of the members, their spiritual education (Study of the Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales), and the assistance in the numerous need of the Oratory. It is open to all women willing to grow spiritually. Next meeting March 8

Sursum Corda 

This the national group of young adults of the Institute (17 years old and up). The local branch meets on the third Thursday of the month. Opening prayer, sharing food (brought by members), study of the Sacraments (on seminary level), business meeting, and games. 

St Martha’s helpers:

     Canon and Abbe’ always appreciate when meals are dropped by the rectory. Thanks for your help- that frees your priest and oblate to dedicate more time to care for souls. Be assured of the prayers of the community. Please contact Gigi Gruspier at 337-532-7090 to coordinate.

Catholic Radio:

     Sponsor of the parish Bulletin Proclaiming the Fullness of Truth with Clarity & Charity. Listen on the iCatholic Radio app 

Good stewardship:

     You have been blessed with many talents. Sharing them is good practice. Do not hesitate to step forward. Your help is needed. For example, the reception following the Pontifical Mass would appreciate a few hands. Cheryl Matz would be happy to share her talents with you regarding flower arrangements. Are there any good souls blessed with sewing skills ?

 Update for Mass Intentions:

     Envelopes to request Masses are available. Have charity to ask for Masses to be said for your beloved departed and living family, friends, acquaintances... Thanks for them. 

 Altar Flowers:

     Would you like to honor a loved one or special event in your life by sponsoring altar flowers? Your intention and sponsorship will also be in the weekly bulletin. For more information, contact Cheryl Matz, 337-794-3034

 Honor your family member with a Sanctuary Candle

     Contact Steven Coco to reserve the candle in honor of a loved one. The donation is $30 for the week, which can be mailed or placed in a labeled envelope in the collection basket, indicating the name for whom the candle will burn. Email the name to Steven at scoco729@hotmail.com.

 If you would like to get involved in the Pro-Life movement or need support please call 773 891 6127

 

 

  To keep up to date please check this page often. Put it in your favorite.

  We also send regular updates on our flocknote!

To join our flocknote please text ORATORY01 to 84576!

 

To join Canon Meney- (773) 891 6127 or canon.meney@institute-christ-king.org