St. John the Evangelist and St. James Catholic Churches

06/14/2026

 thank you to Father Bret Lee  for celebrating mass with us yesterday afternoon at St. John Catholic Church in Henry. We loved having you and hope you come back often to celebrate mass with us! May God continue to bless you in your ministry for many many years to come! 

06/13/2026

There will be no mass on Monday, June 15 at St. John in Henry. Please share with those who might plan to attend. 

06/11/2026

This coming Saturday, June 13,2026 We will be Blessed to have our 4:00pm Mass celebrated by the newly ordained priest Father Bret Lee. He will also celebrate Mass Sunday morning at 9:30 am in Esther. Come and celebrate this wonderful blessing with us and please spread the word. Bret grew up in Esther but his roots began in Henry. we are excited to have him in the priesthood. May God protect and strengthen y him for many years.🙏🙏🙏

06/08/2026

Our next healing mass with Father Manny will be held on Sunday, June 21. Father begins hearing confessions at 3 PM and mass follows at approximately 4 PM. At the conclusion of mass the healing service begins. Please share with others who might like to attend. God bless. 

06/08/2026

Saint of the Day: Bishop Douglas Deshotel has designated June 8 as the Diocese of Lafayette’s Annual Day of Prayer for Protection Against Hurricanes, entrusting our communities to God’s providence as we begin hurricane season.

This day coincides with the feast of Saint Medard, a sixth-century French bishop who has long been invoked for protection from storms and severe weather. For generations, many Cajun and Creole Catholics have maintained a devotion to Saint Medard, seeking his intercession for fair weather and safety during times of natural disaster.

As a Diocese on the Gulf Coast, we unite in prayer for the protection of our families, homes, parishes, schools, businesses, first responders, and all who may be affected by storms in the months ahead. May this day be an opportunity to renew our trust in the Lord and prepare for hurricane season with both prayer and prudence.

Saint Medard, patron for protection against hurricanes and severe weather, pray for us!

05/29/2026

Our next healing mass at St. John, with Father Manny, will be held on Sunday, June 21. Confessions will be heard beginning at 3 PM and mass follows at approximately 4 PM. The healing service follows the conclusion of mass.

Come, Holy Spirit! 

05/17/2026

Thank you Bishop for conferring the sacrament of confirmation to these nine candidates this afternoon

Thanks also to Joyce Lane and all those who helped prepare the candidates for this important sacrament 

05/10/2026

Sacrament of confirmation will be conferred to nine candidates next Saturday. It seems that our Read gowns used for this special occasion are missing. If anyone has a red gown that they would like to either donate or loan to us for our candidates to use next Saturday, please call the church office. We would appreciate any help that you could give. The Church office phone number is 337937-5108. Thank you, and God bless. 

05/10/2026