Ministries
Our Ministries
At St. Pius X Catholic Church, we believe that every parishioner is called to serve. Our ministries are vibrant expressions of faith in action—opportunities to grow spiritually, build community, and make a meaningful impact within our parish and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to liturgical service, outreach programs, or fellowship groups, there’s a place for you to share your gifts and deepen your discipleship.
Liturgical Ministries
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Assist the priest at masses and special liturgical services. Open to all boys in 3rd to 12th grade after receiving proper training.
Contact: Jerome Leger 1-337-317-9124
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Distributes Holy Communion to parishioners when ordinary ministers (deacon or priest) are unable to. Must be via pastor recommendation and delegated by the bishop.
Contact: Our Pastor
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Delegated EMHC distribute Holy Communion to those parishioners who are unable to leave their homes and attend mass due to illness or disability.
Contact: Terry Leger 337-842-8384 and Vickie Leger 337-725-3816
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Proclaims the Word of God during liturgies. Open to anyone over 16 years old. Diocesan training session is required.
Contact: Marilyn Habetz 337-499-3660
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Assist with procession of candles during masses and during special liturgical services. Open to all girls in 3rd to 12th grade after receiving proper training.
Contact: Wendy Kleinpeter 337-476-9565
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Vocalists and instrumentalists that serve as cantors and/or choir for masses and liturgical services. Music director and pastor will use discretion accordingly to limitations of space and equipment.
Contact: Heidi Brock 337-930-0390
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Open to anyone or group wanting to lead a rosary at 3:30 pm Saturday or 8:30 am Sunday before masses. You will be provided with instructions and support.
Contact: Monica Savage 337-513-7887
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Prepare sanctuary and set up for masses and liturgical services. They also monitor altar linens, plants and sacramentary items used for the celebration of the liturgy.
Contact: St. Pius X Church Office 337-725-3719
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Maintain order in the church during liturgical services, seat parishioners if needed, pass collection baskets, and serve as greeters to welcome all to worship. Open to anyone over 16 years old.
Contact: Tyler Richard 337-499-7836
Spiritual Life Ministries
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Members that meet weekly to develop a deeper relationship with God through prayer and scripture study. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Debbie Habetz 337-540-8148
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Open to all who are 18 and older and have attended a Cursillo, or would like more information on making the Cursillo weekend. Members meet weekly to enhance their spiritual life by growing continually closer to God.
Contact:
Ken Cook 337-302-2118 or
Loren Victory 337-513-6282 -
Open to all for the specific purpose of devoting special prayers, i.e., mass offerings, rosary recitations, Vocation Cross and/or adoration hours directly offered for an increase in priestly and religious vocations.
Contact: St. Pius X Church Office 337-725-3719
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Monthly meetings for women to support each other in deepening their spirituality through prayer, fellowship and reflection as they grow in their catholic faith. Open to all women in the parish. Meetings are on last Tuesdays of the month except December.
Contact: Selene Landry 337-302-1022
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Meetings are on first and third Thursdays of each month. The ministry focuses on fellowship, faith formation and prayer. The program is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and open to all men of the parish.
Contact: Danny Landry 337-661-1280
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Open to anyone 19-39 years old who want to explore the Catholic faith more deeply and build close relationships with devout Catholics around the same age. Meetings are held monthly and topics are decided upon at the meeting prior to the next.
Contact: Zoe Hennigan 337-499-0571
Religious Ed, Faith Formation, & Sacramental Prep Ministries
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Plan and present opportunities for adults and families in the parish to grow in their faith through activities and programs such as Bible Studies, Advent and Lenten reflections.
Contact: St. Pius X Church Office 337-725-3719
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Facilitates instruction to grow a deeper understanding of the catholic faith. Catechists accompany those seeking to join full union with the catholic church by preparing them for the necessary sacraments needed. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Jose Munoz (337-348-4298)
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Facilitate formation and dialogue for engaged couples planning to celebrate sacrament of matrimony in the church. Foster the development of skills to prepare the couple for marriage with and understanding of the sacrament according to the catholic church. S
Contact: St. Pius X Church Office 337-725-3719
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Promote family faith formation through weekly religion classes and sacramental preparation for K-12th grade students. Volunteer opportunities include catechists, aides, cooks, parking lot monitors, etc. To learn more, click here.
Contact: Erin Dinger, PCL, 337-725-3719
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Open to all middle and high school age students and adults that are young at heart. Gatherings promote fellowship, prayer, service and growing in parish life and faith formation.
Contact:
Danielle Leger 337-794-9505 (High School)
Amber Gallegos 337-513-2902 (Middle School)
Social Justice, Community Service, & Pastoral Outreach Ministries
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Members provide food for funeral or during wake of a deceased parishioner. Prayers are offered for the family and they are contacted for an All-Souls Day service where their loved one will be remembered.
Contact: Wanda Moreau 337-485-1109
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Monthly food distributions are held second Thursdays of the month from 9:30-11am. Volunteers help register families that qualify and take prayer requests monthly.
Contact: Kathyrn Breaux 337-309-0340
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Open to married couples who have attended this retreat. Each circle meets once a month in the homes of its members to share the joys and sorrows of the journey, to pray together, and to go over their progress in spiritual growth. After joining a circle, a couple has nine months to decide if they will commit to continued formation.
Contact: St. Pius Church Office
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Open to all Senior citizens to gather monthly to celebrate a meal, share fellowship, prayer and games or devotions. Volunteers are needed to cook and plan activities.
Contact: Lisa Lambert 337-764-0064
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Provide meals for new parents upon their arrival home with their newborn. Volunteers are called on a rotating basis.
Contact: Amber Gallegos 337-513-2902
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Emphasizes the value and dignity of life at all ages by activities that build a culture that cherishes every human life. Prayers and resources are provided for those in crisis pregnancy situations.
Contact: DeAnna Habetz 337-794-1159
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An organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood. Learn more at https://www.redbird.love/
Contact: Parish Secretary at 337-725-3719
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A Formation series for couples to engage in discussion, prayer and fellowship as they become closer to each other and God. The group meets for seven sessions viewing videos of topics TBA by the attending participants.
Contact: Erin Dinger, 337-725-3719
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New parishioners are contacted and invited to become part of our family at St. Pius X. They will be provided with a “Welcome Packet” containing information to learn about the church’s ministries and services.
Contact: Sherry Istre 337-725-3719
Parish Organizations
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Open to all men of the parish 18 years or older. This group meets monthly on first Tuesdays of each month planning activities of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism to support the church and community.
Contact: Ross Hebert 225-776-5644
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Women of the parish 18 years or older are invited to join and support this group to organize events that foster fellowship, prayer and service to the church. There are many activities and events to choose to participate in such as the May annual Yard Rosary, Auction Dinner, Breakfast with St. Nic and receptions for various functions.
Contact: Kelly Vines 337-884-0475
Have an idea for a new ministry?
“The Church has no other reason for being than to extend to all people the benefits of the Redemption wrought by Jesus Christ.”
— Pope St. Pius X