Our Ministries

  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - a ministry of hourly prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in our chapel.
  • Altar Decor - works with the church environment to reflect the liturgical seasons and feasts creating beauty and adding richness to our worship and celebrations.
  • Altar Servers - assist our priests and liturgical ministers at the altar.
  • Altar Society - assist with various church needs.
  • Annulment Ministry - provides assistance for those who need support to complete the annulment process, to remarry or have a marriage blessed.
  • Blood Drive Ministry - assists, recruits donors, hosts and coordinates the quarterly parish Blood Drives.
  • Catechetical Ministries - a response to the Gospel challenge of sowing the Word of God in our world. Generous people of faith share their faith teaching young people age preschool through high school.
  • Children's Liturgy of the Word - a liturgical ministry which enables young children to hear and respond to God's Word in an age-appropriate way on Sundays at the 10:30 AM Mass.
  • Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist at Mass - assist the celebrant in the distribution of the Blessed Sacrament at Mass.
  • Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist for the Homebound - bring the Blessed Sacrament to the homebound of the parish on a weekly basis.
  • Knights of Columbus (and Auxiliary) - a faith-oriented service organization practicing the ideals of charity, unity, and fraternity through aid to youth, the elderly and the disabled.
  • Lectors - read the Word of God and announcements at Mass.
  • Little Rock Scripture Study (Bible Study) - studies a book or section of the bible at a time. Meetings include prayer and discussion.
  • Liturgical Seamstresses - maintain church vestments and liturgical linens and provide baptismal robes and other church needs for sewing.
  • Marriage (Preparation and Enrichment) Ministry - provides information on Marriage Encounter and Retrouvaille.
  • Men's Club - organizes social events and fundraisers for various school and parish gatherings.
  • Music Ministry - provides music and choirs for parish worship and celebrations.
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry - makes prayer shawls for those in need of our prayerful support.
  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) - prepares new Catholics and others for full initiation in the church.
  • St. Joseph Altar - bakes, prepares and decorates an altar for the Feast of St Joseph.
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society - provides assistance with financial, physical and spiritual needs of those in need.
  • Thanksgiving Community Outreach - prepares and serves a Thanksgiving day dinner for the local community.
  • Ushers - assist with community needs at Mass.
  • Welcome and Hospitality Ministry - plans and hosts parish gatherings and social events.
  • Women's Cenacle Home Retreats - provide prayerful reflection on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius.
  • Young at Heart Ministry - a seniors social group that gathers for prayer and social activities.
  • Youth Ministry - provides Christian fellowship and activities with weekly meetings after the 6:30 PM Mass.

For more information or to volunteer for any of our parish ministries, please contact the Church Office at (985) 643-4137.


Our Lady of Lourdes Parish -
Copyright Ó 2007-2010
3924 Berkley St   Slidell, LA 70458  ~  Parish Phone: 985-643-4137  ~  Parish Fax: 985-643-1675
Rectory Office Hours are 9:00 am-3:00 pm weekdays in the Rectory