Sacraments

The Seven Sacraments

The Sacraments are sacred signs through which Jesus gives us His Spirit and makes us holy and pleasing to him by grace.  Jesus gave us the sacraments and continues to give them to us through His mystical body, the Church.  As visible signs of the invisible love of God, the Sacraments cleanse, renew and refresh us so that we can share in His mystical presence in the world.

In need of a Sacrament? Contact the office at (337) 432-6817.

  • For parents wanting to baptize their child (under the age of 7), please contact the office to set up a meeting with Fr. Killeen.

  • Confession is offered at St. Joseph on Saturdays from 4:00 - 4:45pm, and 30 minutes before all weekday and Sunday  Masses. Confession is offered at St. Michael on Sunday morning and Tuesday afternoon 30 minutes before Mass.

  • Mass Times:

    • First Saturday —  8 a.m. at St. Joseph

    • Saturday Vigil Mass — 4:00 p.m. (Iota)

    • Sunday — 7:00 a.m. (Iota), 9:00 a.m. (Egan), 11:00 a.m. (Iota)

    • Tuesday: — 5:30 p.m. (Egan)

    • Wednesday — 8:00 a.m. (Iota) w/ St. Francis School student body during academic year.

    • Thursday & Friday — 7:00 a.m. (Iota)

    Perpetual Adoration Chapel

    Contact the office to learn more about our Perpetual Adoration Chapel and sign up today to become an adorer!

    First Communion

    First Holy Communion is offered through our parish's CCD program. Learn more here.

    For adults who are not Catholic and who wish to enter fully into our Catholic Faith, please call the office and make an appointment with Fr. Killeen.

  • If you are a teen or adult needing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please get in touch with the Church Office.

  • Congrats on your engagement! To learn more and get your wedding date scheduled, please get in touch with the office to schedule a meeting with Fr. Killeen!

    View our Wedding Policy here.

    ​To learn more about the annulment process please contact Mrs. Gretchen Chaumont.

  • God continues to call men and women to religious vocations. Though not easy to follow, a young man or woman can discern what God is calling them to do.
    If you are interested in learning more about discerning a call to the priesthood, please visit Lafayette Vocations for more information. 

    For more information about serving as a permanent deacon, please refer to the Office of the Diaconate.

  • When do I call a priest? When extremely sick, before surgery or major medical procedures, upon the diagnosis of an ailment, for the very aged, or in danger of death.

    Please contact the office if you or anyone you know needs to be anointed!

  • For Christian Burials, please contact the Church Office.

    St. Joseph Cemetery (Iota) & Sensat Cemetery (Egan) — Both cemeteries are open to visitors from sunrise to sunset, and we ask that no visitors be in the cemetery after dark.  For information on the availability of ground plots and mausoleum spaces, please contact Nanette at the office.

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Sacramental Certificates

We are happy to provide Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage certificates upon request. To process your request, please contact the office with the following information:

  1. Full name of the person baptized

  2. Full names of both biological parents

  3. Full names of Christian sponsors/godparents

  4. Date of birth (at least the year) and date of baptism (at least the year)

A $5 fee is required for each certificate issued. Payment must be received before the certificate can be processed. Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Church.

Please note that sacramental records are not public documents. Certificates may only be issued to:

  • The person named on the certificate

  • Immediate family members (such as parents or children)

  • Other Catholic churches (upon request for sacramental purposes)

St. Joseph Church in Iota maintains all sacramental records for both St. Joseph Church and St. Michael Mission Chapel in Egan.

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“Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist.”

— St. Teresa of Calcutta