The Catholic Faith Communities of

To avoid overcrowding there will be 
2 Vigil Masses on Christmas Eve at SJB

Please choose by last name initial 
4 pm: A-K
6 pm: L-Z

Fr. Karol and Fr. Jeff will concelebrate Mass

Christmas Day Mass - 9:00 am 

St John the Baptist
4826 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791

Our Lady of Assumption
11444 Church Street, Clinton, LA 70722

 Saturday - 3:30 pm. 

15 Minutes before daily masses. 

Please remain behind the screen in the confessional.  NO face-to-face confessions.

• We have resumed our regular WEEKEND Mass schedule.  
• If you have any symptoms that could be Covid-related, or have been around anyone recently with such symptoms or who have test positive, please consider it an act of charity to stay home.
• If you are in a vulnerable group (over 60, compromised immune system, pre-existing health conditions) or live with or care for anyone in those groups, we strongly encourage you to stay home.
• Bishop Duca has suspended our Sunday Mass obligation indefinitely, and he has emphasized that on one should have any pangs of conscience about staying away from Mass at this time.  Keep in mind that a weekday Mass, which has fewer people, is a good alternative.
• Anyone over the age of 8 is required to wear a mask/face covering.  
• Everyone must practice social distancing while they are inside the building. 
• Missals are not in the church.  You are invited to bring your own missal or Magnificat.
• A collection basket will be placed near the entrance of church.  We will not pass the baskets to take up an offering.
• Please do not hold hands during the Our Father, other than within family groups. 

Those especially vulnerable and uncomfortable attending mass are encouraged to stay home. 

ATTENDING MASS FROM HOME

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The parish office is closed to VISITORS.
We are in the office Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm to answer your calls and schedule appointments: 225-654-5778.  After hours, leave us a message by choosing extension 0 or email:  frontdesk@sjb-ola.org.

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         St John the Baptist Ministry Schedule

         Our Lady of Assumption Ministry Schedule

Dear Friends in Christ,

We would like to welcome you to the website of St. John the Baptist in Zachary and Our Lady of the Assumption in Clinton.  We are happy to have you visit with us, and we hope the information enclosd here will be of help to you in your knowledge, love, and desire of our Catholic faith.

As parishes, we are very dedicated to remaining faithful to the teachings of the Holy Roman Catholic Church and hope your visit to our site or our parish will serve you well in that journey.

The contents of our site are intended to help you understand more fully what it means to live fully our baptismal commitment, and to aid us all in our journey back to God by living authentic Catholic lives.

Know that you are always welcome to be with us and continue to grow in our love and service to the Lord,

Yours in HIM,

Fr. M. Jeffery Bayhi