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Saint Jane de Chantal Parish, serving Abita Springs, Bush, Talisheek, Sun, Waldheim, and everywhere in between. The Church building was built in 1924.

Saint Jane's was founded as a mission church in 1887, and elevated as a Parish formally in 1947.

10/29/2026

RESPECT LIFE NOVENA DAY 8

INTERCESSION
May our nation end its use of the death penalty, bearing witness to the dignity of every human life.

PRAYERS
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

REFLECTION
As Catholics, we believe and put our hope in a merciful and loving God, conscious of our own brokenness and need for redemption. Our Lord calls us to imitate Him by witnessing to the inherent dignity of every person, including those whose actions have been despicable. Our hope lies in the mercy of God who says to us, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Mt 5:7) and “I desire mercy, not sacrifice” (Mt 9:13).

In the story of Cain and Abel, God refuses to take Cain’s life as punishment for killing his brother. But God’s justice requires that Cain live the rest of his earthly life as a wanderer. Through this account, we are reminded that “not even a murderer loses his personal dignity, and God Himself pledges to guarantee this. And it is precisely here that the paradoxical mystery of the merciful justice of God is shown forth” (Evangelium vitae 9).

As the culture of death threatens to select who does and who does not deserve life, we must uphold that all human life has invaluable dignity and worth. As Christians, we are called to witness to the Gospel of life, hope, and mercy.

ACTS OF REPARATION
Embrace silence today. Refrain from listening to music or podcasts during mundane moments of your day like commuting, cooking, or cleaning. Instead, turn your attention to God’s voice without noise or distractions.

Pray the Angelus today—on awakening, at noon, or at 6 p.m. (or all three times).

Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

ONE STEP FURTHER
For people committed to upholding the sanctity of human life, the need to respect and protect innocent human life is apparent. For some, however, issues like the death penalty may seem less clear. Find answers to common questions about the death penalty from a Catholic perspective in: https://ooov4jbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RYVZitNUBbv2ZoApSTFtHh3Vz3tsGVUG9EwlC5l-qjtGgHlT6UKaJK56fGvrdXzkuGDvcx53Hn9L8v8foDR8IEqiRHUARX-N7BwjjKvze6HXTSUt0dEmWDHQItm_pRv-di2EadXXI9cKrF7-SA9jTMkqrpTFMH_4wZ1mnF-uJoKsxe5EGME0bw==&c=A7mDxz5cGw2ssKP3awMsqLQq0y_S98kzSIGTJ7mLXsafB4Pdyq25Rw==&ch=fAKA0D-qwhrhm2xYaCKiBhC4xCzqtKzUyx3iFPqX4eAx7M5-R-x8ig==

10/28/2026

RESPECT LIFE NOVENA DAY 7

INTERCESSION TODAY:
May healthcare always respect God’s design and protect His gift of human life.

PRAYERS
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

REFLECTION
Jesus’ care for those who were sick provided a model for all healthcare to follow. His healing mission wasn’t limited to physical afflictions. Rather, He reached “people at the deepest level of their existence,”1 healing them in mind, body, and soul, calling them to new life in Him.

Healthcare professionals have been entrusted with “a special vocation to share in carrying forth God’s life-giving and healing work.”2 The care they give must be in keeping with the well-being of the person in mind, body, and spirit3 and always have as its goal the protection of human life—never its destruction.

Yet in an age of rapid scientific and technological developments, as well as profound social change, this is not always the case. There are many instances in healthcare settings in which God’s design for the human person is violated. Abortion, assisted su***de, euthanasia, IVF, and contraception are just some examples among many. Authentic healthcare must always have as its goal the service and care of human life, and never its destruction.

ACTS OF REPARATION

Sacrifice snacking today. Enjoy three small, simple meals but refrain from eating in between.

Offer this “Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe” for today’s intention:
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Virgin of Guadalupe,
Patroness of unborn children,
we implore your intercession
for every child at risk of abortion.
Help expectant parents to welcome from God
the priceless gift of their child’s life.
Console parents who have lost that gift
through abortion,
and lead them to forgiveness and healing
through the Divine Mercy of your Son.
Teach us to cherish
and to care for family and friends
until God calls them home.
Help us never to see others as burdens.
Guide our public officials
to defend each and every human life
through just laws.
Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life,
to speak for those who have no voice.
We ask this in the name of your Son,
Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen.

Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

ONE STEP FURTHER
When married couples have difficulty conceiving a child and turn to healthcare providers, they might be offered options that are not in keeping with Catholic teaching, like in vitro fertilization. Why do some reproductive technologies pose serious moral problems, while others respect God’s design and protect human life? Learn more in “Seven Considerations While Navigating Infertility.” Additional reading: “Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology.”

10/27/2026

IMMEDIATE NEED: There are no intentions for the week of November 15th as follows:

St. Jane Sanctuary Lamp, both candles at the side altar of the Blessed Mother Mary.

Please contact Jody by end of day this Friday, October 30th.

These intentions opportunities are vital to the Communion of Saints and the Body of Christ.

10/27/2026

DAY 6 RESPECT LIFE NOVENA

INTERCESSION
May all who are ill or nearing death receive care that meets all their needs and upholds the gift of their lives.

PRAYERS
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

REFLECTION:
When faced with serious illness, some people, in desperation, tragically seek to end their lives through assisted su***de. But they typically don’t want to die. Their pursuit of assisted su***de is usually rooted in fears of helplessness, pain, or dependency. They may fear being perceived as a “burden” by their family. The patient requesting assisted su***de is often asking, “Does anyone want me to be alive, or care enough to talk me out of this request and support me through this difficult time?” Assisted su***de offers only false compassion and a misguided sense of mercy. Rather than addressing the patients’ problems, assisted su***de cruelly eliminates the life of a patient in need of authentic care.

Instead, people who are ill or dying should receive care that meets their needs and upholds the gift of their lives. Palliative care (which is not limited to the dying process) and hospice care embody a comprehensive and integrated approach that seeks to provide physical, psychological, social, familial, and spiritual support for those who are sick or dying. We need to surround those going through serious illness or the dying process with love, support, and companionship that are “anchored in unconditional respect for their human dignity, beginning with respect for the inherent value of their lives.”* Every life is worth living.

ACTS OF REPARATION :
Look for ways to incorporate small acts of service throughout your day: let someone go ahead of you in line, complete a chore for a family member, exercise patience while in traffic, text a friend to let them know you are praying for their intentions, or take time to ask how a coworker is doing and listen attentively.

Pray “Every Life is Worth Living” for all who are sick, suffering, or near death.

Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

ONE STEP FURTHER:
In 2020, the Vatican released the letter Samaritanus bonus, “on the care of persons in the critical and terminal phases of life.” The letter reaffirms the Church’s teaching on care for those who are critically ill or dying and offers additional guidance for increasingly complex situations at the end of life. Learn more about how we are called to care for those who are seriously ill or nearing death in “The Witness of the Good Samaritan: Palliative Care and Hospice.”

10/27/2026

At the end of Parents night at PSR we had our Saints event as many kids dressed as their favorite Saint!
Our young people love learning the Faith and All Saints!

10/26/2026

I will probably post this as a reminder Friday as well. Indeed, despite all the noise in the news lately, we are still changing clocks and "falling back" the Sunday by 2AM.

If you want to arrive for Sunday masses on time, please remember to fall back so you will be right on time for 8am and 10am masses, not to mention Coffee & Donut Sunday.

Note: we all gain an hour of sleep but be prepared for earlier, brighter mornings and early sunsets and sooner darkness in the afternoon!

10/26/2026

DAY 5 of RESPECT LIFE NOVENA

INTERCESSION
May all people with disabilities be treated with respect and their lives protected.

PRAYERS
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

REFLECTION
We live in a culture that idolizes productivity, efficiency, and independence, often measuring a person by what he or she can do. These and other false standards are used to determine whether someone’s life is considered worth living. But God's love—individual, real, unchanging—is the true source of our dignity. Because His love will never change, nothing can reduce our God-given dignity, and nothing can diminish the immeasurable worth of our lives.

The Gospels recount that Jesus constantly drew close to those who were ill or had a disability. He calls us to care for others, especially those who are in need – material or otherwise—and reminds us, “Whatever you did for one of these… you did for me” (Mt 25:40). Looking through the eyes of His love, we can see “in every person his living image” (Evangelium vitae 83). Every person is a wonder of God’s creation, reflects God Himself, and has been created for eternal life with Him. Every person, every life is a gift. Let us bear witness to this truth in our words and actions.

ACTS OF REPARATION

Mediate on today's Mass readings.

Offer “A Prayer for Life” for today’s intention.

Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.

ONE STEP FURTHER

In a culture that so often judges our worth based on what we can do, produce, or achieve, the beauty of a life lived with disabilities can be difficult to understand. Yet, God assures us that every human life is a precious gift, filled with inherent value, dignity, and worth. A mother of a child with Down syndrome shares her personal experience of witnessing the beauty of life in all circumstances in, “A Perfect Gift.”

10/26/2026

Issuing a clarification for the Confirmation Mass this Thursday evening. The time for Confirmation was reported incorrectly in last week's bulletin.

The actual time of the Confirmation Mass is 5:30pm. Please disregard any other time. It is for 5:30pm. Archbishop Aymond will be presiding and we have 24 young people being confirmed.

Recap: Confirmation is Thursday, October 29th at 5:30pm sharp. Reception to follow in St. Jane Hall.

Keep our soon to be confirmed in your prayers!

10/25/2026

Respect Life Movie Night Saturday
Thanks to our Respect Life Ministry for the movie The Drop Box.
Thanks to KC and KCA for all your help!
We are a Pro-Life people!

10/25/2026

Respect Life Novena Day 4

Intercession
May pregnant and parenting moms find life-affirming help for themselves and their children through the Christian community.

Prayers
Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be

Reflection
In the Gospel account of the Visitation, Mary travels to the hill country “in haste” to visit her cousin Elizabeth (Lk 1:39). Despite being unexpectedly pregnant herself, Mary responds to the news of Elizabeth’s pregnancy with urgency, embarking on a journey that was probably difficult and spending the next three months at Elizabeth’s side.

Mary’s example invites us to become more aware of the needs of pregnant and parenting moms in our own communities. A woman with an unexpected pregnancy may have any number of fears and challenges: facing judgment from her friends and family, losing her job or housing, or being abandoned by the father of her child. The needs and challenges of single mothers can be immense, especially for women in poverty, and resources are often not apparent for those most in need of support. Mothers in difficult circumstances should see the Church as a place where they can turn for friendship, help, and support. Mary’s witness is an invitation to each of us to step up in love and compassion. It is a summons to make haste to help mothers who may be isolated and alone. We too can bear Christ within us and help others experience His presence. May we, the body of Christ, do all we can to provide mothers, children, and families with the support they need to flourish.

Acts of Reparation
Fast from television and social media today. Spend some time praying and reflecting on how God may be asking you to help build a culture of life in your home, workplace, or Church community.
Offer this short “Prayer for Pregnant Mothers” for today’s intention.
Offer some other sacrifice, prayer, or act of penance that you feel called to do for today’s intention.
One Step Further
Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our communities, often alone without a network of support. As Catholics, we are called to lovingly support mothers in welcoming and caring for their children. Moms in need should see the Catholic Church as a place they can come for compassionate assistance and accompaniment on the journey of motherhood. Visit www.WalkingWithMoms.com to learn more about the Church’s efforts to increase support for mothers and their children through Walking with Moms in Need—and how your parish can participate.

Address

72040 Maple Street
Abita Springs, LA
70420

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 12:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19858921439

Website

http://www.stjaneabita.org/

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