What are the parish office hours?
Monday through Thursday from 8 AM until 4 PM, Friday from 8 AM until Noon.
How do I register with the parish?
Registration is very easy and you have several options! Please visit the NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION page of the parish website, or pick up a registration form in the Parish Office during normal business hours.
Are you registered and need to update your family information?
Please visit the UPDATE FAMILY INFORMATION page to learn more about My Own Church, an online tool that gives you access to your full parishioner records.
How soon will I get my envelopes?
Envelopes are printed every two months. You will receive a Starter Set of envelopes in approximately 10 business days from the date that you register. Your personalized envelopes will be mailed in the next two month cycle mailing. If you have any further questions, please contact our bookkeeper at [email protected].
How do I contact the parish office?
Phone: 985.892.2422
Fax: 985.202.8523
Mailing address: 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA 70433
E-mail: [email protected]
What is required to have my child baptized?
For information regarding Baptism of infants and children, please visit the BAPTISM page of the parish website or email [email protected]. You can also call Brenda Ortiz at 985.892.9353
How do I register my children for PSR classes?
Please contact the Office of Religious Education at 985.892.2446 for registration information. You can also visit the PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION page of the parish website.
I am planning to get married. Where do we start?
Congratulations! Please visit the MARRIAGE page of the parish website to begin.
How can I have Masses said for friends, family or deceased loved ones?
You can fill out the ONLINE FORM or contact the Parish Office at 985.892.2422. The suggested donation is $5 per Mass.
How do I arrange communion for someone who is homebound?
Contact the Parish Office at 985.892.2422 to arrange for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to the homebound to bring communion to him/her.
Whom do I contact if I or a family member is sick or in the hospital?
Call the Parish Office at 985.892.2422. If it is after Rectory hours, please leave a message with the answering service. Depending upon your needs, a priest or one of our deacons will arrange to visit you or your family member. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone who may be facing an operation or a difficult illness.
How do I make an appointment to meet with one of the priests?
The priests keep their own calendars. You can call the Parish Office during the day or leave a message after business hours. The requested priest will contact you to let you know when they can meet with you. If you have an after-hours emergency, please leave a message with our answering service, 985.892.2422.
What is the deadline to have items included in the parish bulletin?
The deadline for submitting articles for a Sunday Bulletin is 2 Wednesdays preceding the weekend of the desired bulletin. You can drop the article off at the Parish Office, fax the article to 985.202.8523 or email it to [email protected]. Announcements should be kept brief and are subjected to approval by the Pastor and editing to fit the available space.
Does the parish have any information I can give to my non-Catholic friends or someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic?
Please contact the Parish Office at 985.892.2422. A staff member can help introduce anyone who is interested in learning more about our faith and invite them into the RCIA class (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
How can I get involved in Parish Ministry?
Please complete a Volunteer Opportunities Sign-Up Form. Completed forms can be submitted to our Parish Office during normal business hours, you can mail it to 125 E. 19th Avenue, Covington, LA 70433, or you can email it to [email protected]. Someone will be in contact with you. You can also fill out the form online HERE.