“Day of Recollection”

The St. Edmond’s Altar Society will host of Day of Recollection on Thursday, February 19, at St. Edmond Catholic Church, Lafayette.  The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration starting at 8:00 a.m.  Coffee, donuts and juice will be served during registration, followed by recitation of the Rosary inside the church.  Other activities of the day include the celebration of Mass, the opportunity for Confession, meditation on the Stations of the Cross and Benediction.  Retreat Master will be Rev. William Schambough, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Milton.  Father Schambough is originally from Eunice and was ordained on June 23, 2012.  He served as Associate Pastor at St. Pius X, Lafayette, for 2 years and was named Pastor at St. Joseph, Milton, in July 2014.  There will be five priests available for Confession before Mass.  Tickets for the Day of Recollection are $12.00 per person which includes a baked chicken dinner.  Tickets must be purchased prior to February 13.  To obtain a ticket, please contact RaNelle Simon (337-232-2849) or send your check made payable to St. Edmond’s Altar Society, 116 Delmar Lane, Lafayette, LA 70506.  You may also pick up tickets at St. Edmond’s office, 4131 West Congress Street, Lafayette.