Mass cancellations for the weekend of Aug. 13-14

The following is a news release on Mass cancellations in the Diocese of Lafayette from the diocese.

In view of continuing flash flood watches and warnings, pastors are to take appropriate precautions.
All are reminded that Church teaching (Catechism, 2183), and canon law (canon 1248, §2) excuse weekend Mass obligation in the case of grave inconvenience. 
Weather conditions are different in various areas of the Diocese.  The faithful are advised to follow the directions and advice of local civil authorities.  A pastor may cancel or reduce the Mass schedule only in those places where grave conditions make that necessary. 
When participation at Holy Mass is precluded, the faithful are to devote appropriate time to personal or family prayer, e.g. reflection on the Sunday readings, praying the rosary or mental prayer.  In any case, the Lord’s Day remains holy.  Please pray for the safety of all affected by this major weather event.
While individuals are encouraged to check directly with their local church parishes if there is any doubt in regards to possible Mass cancellations for this weekend, the following cancellations have been confirmed:
BREAUX BRIDGE St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:30 PM; Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 7:00 AM, 9:30 AM 
 
BROUSSARD Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 5:00 PM; Sunday, August 14, 2016 – 7:00 AM 
  
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 5:00 PM 
  St. Anthony Mission Chapel (Cade)
Masses Cancelled:  Sunday, August 14, 2016 – 8:00 AM 
 
CARENCRO Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:00 PM 
  St. Peter Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:00 PM 

DUSON 
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 5:30 PM
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM; Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 7:00 AM 

EUNICE 
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Notice:  Mass on Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM is being offered ONLY for residents who can safely walk to the church due to the city curfew that is currently in effect 
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM 
 
LAFAYETTE  Holy Cross Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM
Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 6:00 PM
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:15 PM
St. Genevieve Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM 
 
MILTON St. Joseph Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:00 PM. 

OPELOUSAS 
St. Landry Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 - 4:00 PM 
 
SCOTT St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 6:00 PM
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:00 PM 
 
YOUNGSVILLE St. Anne Catholic Church
Masses Cancelled:  Saturday, August 13, 2016 – 4:00 PM; Sunday, August 14, 2016 - 8:00 AM