Other lay ministries

Cenla Magnifcat Chapter

Magnificat is a Catholic women's organization whose objective is to live out the mystery of Mary's visit to Elizabeth. Magnificat encourages Catholic women to grow in holiness through daily personal prayer, frequent participation in the sacraments and other means. The group sponsors the Magnificat Meal, the essential function of Magnificat.

Coordinator: Ms. M. Sue Dauzat
P.O. Box 37, Hessmer, LA 71347
(318) 563-8213

 

Helping Hands Soup Kitchen

912 South Dr.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Serving hours: Monday -Friday, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Contact: Mrs. Alice Nora
Immaculate Conception Church

 

Natural Family Planning (Couple to Couple League)

Natural Family Planning teaches fertility awareness of a couple and how to use this knowledge to avoid or achieve pregnancy. The Couple to Couple League teaches NFP using the Sympto-Thermal method which is 99.9% effective in avoiding pregrnancy and is within the moral constructs of the Catholic Church. CCL also teaches about the return of fertility after childbirth, breastfeeding for babies, as well as instruction on the changing fertility status of the pre-menopause years.

Contact: Michael and Leah Pelto
(318) 640-8678
E-mail: michaelandleah@suddenlink.net


Order of Carmel Discalced Seculars

Community of Blessed Mary of Jesus Crucified and the Prophet Elijah
Community meets from 9:00 am-12:30 pm on the first Saturday of the month
President: Cecile L. Jeanmard
Council Members: Debbie Didier, Mary Jo McCoy, Bill Travis
(318) 487-0404

 

Servant House 

A Catholic Charismatic House of Prayer
117 N. Monroe St., Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7810
Fax: (318) 253-7842
E-mail: servanthouse89@yahoo.com

Two Hearts Ministry

Two Hearts Ministry is a full time healing ministry, founded by Jim and Christy Gootee. Through Jim and Christy's healing and teaching gifts, together they offer Christos Encounter: Seminars on Christian Healing Prayer each summer and other spiritual seminars.

Contact: Jim and Christy Gootee
(318) 641-6827