AREA HAPPENINGS

DAILY MANNA CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER
is in need of non-perishable food donations to restock their shelves. These items will be placed in baskets to be given away to the needy of our area. Please bring your donation to 600 Section St., Rayne
The Daily Manna Christian Service Center is a non-profit organization that relies on the support of generous donors to provide assistance to individuals of all faiths from our area. Offertory collections from First Friday Masses are designated for the Daily Manna Christian Service Center. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 8:00am – 3:00pm and beginning June 8th, every other month on Saturday from 8:00am – 3:00pm.

PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION
Discerning for something different in your life? Are you already serving in the parish and feel there might be a calling to more? Deacon Jim Kincel has informed the priests in the diocese that Bishop Jarrell has authorized a new formation program for the permanent diaconate. If you think you might have a calling to more ministry and want more info, call 261-5609.

MOTHER’S DAY OF REFLECTION
MAY 7, 2014 8:00AM – 2:00PM
HOLY CROSS CHURCH HALL, LAFAYETTE
The theme for the day will be based on Edward Sri’s book Walking with Mary – Nazareth to Jerusalem. Fr. Kevin Bordelon will be the speaker and will summarize the 10 steps to greater discipleship of Jesus.
Cost is $25 per person which includes a catered lunch and supplies for the retreat. Pre-registration is required. Deadline to register is April 25th. www.diolaf.org. click on calendar of events and fill out online the registration form.

ASSUMPTION CHURCH’S MAYFEST
MAY 7, 2014 6pm – 9pm
RAYNE CIVIC CENTER
FOOD, PRIZES, CASH BAR. Proceeds will be used for church expenses.
Tickets may be purchased before and after all Masses at Assumption Church or at the church office in Mire. For further details call 873-6574.