Families Struggling With Pornography In recent decades, pornography has become one of the strongest factors shaping the culture and the minds and hearts of most people. The use of pornography negative- ly affects interpersonal relationships and make moral de- cisions. Because of internet access, the average age of first exposure is now between 8 and 10, and close to 90% of people have been exposed to pornography multi- ple times before they reach their twenties. Most adults struggle with the constant temptation as well; 79% of men and 76% of women aged 18-30 report viewing por- nography at least once a month. There are resources available to help: www.clearheart.nola.com has infor- mation for parents, educators, and ministers and for those struggling with pornographers additions and www.bloomforcatholic woman.com has help for women whose husbands struggle with pornography. Additional resources are Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com. Net Nanny at www.netnanny.com. Also Catholic Cousel- ingServicehttp://ccs.arch-no.org(504)861-6245

The new Ministry Schedule has been sent out and is posted on the web site under liturgy

Our 2019 Catfish Festival is just around the corner! For those of you who are not able to work our festival, here are a few ways in which you can contribute. ♦ Fr. Ryan is asking for fish donations. If you are able to donate catfish for our upcoming festival, please contact the office! ♦ Our Hamburger Booth is in need of donations of gallon containers of mayonnaise. No donation is too small! If you would like to lend a hand in con- structing these delicious hamburgers, please contact the rectory. ♦ Our Country Store is in need of items new and old! It’s time to clean up and bring us your ex- tras! We’ll take books, jewelry, knick-knacks, etc. We also welcome donations of any HOMEMADE items if you would like to share and display your talents. You may drop off your donations at the rectory Tuesday thru Thursday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Thank you. ♦ Our Sweet Booth is in need of several baking items: flour, sugar, cake mixes, specialty icings (strawberry, lemon, and cream cheese) peanut but- ter, cocoa and volunteers to help in the booth! We are also in need of bakers to help bake these items! Please call Liz Denham at 758-7893 or Berdie Mahan at 758-7782 Your donations are greatly ap- preciated! ♦ Our Snowball Booth is in need of sugar! If you would like to donate this item, please contact the rectory! ♦ Our Nickel Booth is in need of your old glass- ware: mugs, glasses, etc. Don’t throw them away- donate them to our booth! Please call Gerald and Opal Dufrene at (985) 758-7331. Any donations are greatly appreciated. ♦ Our Plant Booth is in need of donations of: plant cuttings, plants, soil and anything related to garden- ing and/or house plants. If you would like to make a monetary contribution for a designated item, that it also appreciated. ANY DONATION CAN BE BROUGHT TO THE RECTORY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

Congratulations to the Hebert Family! Alvin (Co) and Nancy Hebert and their familyf was selected as St. Gertrude Family of the Month for May. This family is always ready to lend a hand when asked and are actively involved in Bingo on a weekly basis, St Vincent de Paul, Food for Seniors, Lenten Fish Fries, Catfish Festival as well as other activities! Congratulations to a family that prays and serves God and His people. Pictured with the Hebert family are Fr Ryan and members of the Pastoral Council.

St Gertrude’s St Vincent de Paul Society wishes to thank the wonderful parishioners and friends for their generous support of money and non-perishable items. As always our people are willing to extend a hand to our brothers and sisters in need. We provide assistance to anyone needing help, no matter what religion, race or background. Whether you live in St. Charles or Lafourche, you are part of our family when in need. As we prepare for Easter food basket time we are in need of stuffing mix, cans of gravy, instant potatoes, yams, dirty rice mix, marshmallows, and cake icing. Any donations can be dropped off in the rear of the church.

No Bingo on Easter Sunday, Bingo is back on April 28th!

Make St. Gertrude Catholic Church your home! Registration Forms are located in the rear of the church which can be placed in the collection or you can call or stop by the rectory and register your family! Be part of the One, Holy, Apostolic Catholic Church! Come Home!