About Assumption of the BVM · Plattenville, Louisiana
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Plattenville, Louisiana, is part of the Bayouland Churches network and serves a local Catholic community with multiple worship sites including St. Anne, St. Philomena, and Assumption churches. The parish offers regular Masses, sacraments, and active ministries such as Religious Education, music, and outreach to the homebound and incarcerated. It is led by Pastor Rev. Amal Raj Savarimuthu and supported by a dedicated staff including secretaries, bookkeepers, and directors of religious education and music. The parish also provides online resources like FORMED and encourages parishioners to participate in community events and spiritual formation.
- Patron
- Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Rector
- Rev. Amal Raj Savarimuthu
Why belong here
Join a parish that offers vibrant ministries including Religious Education, music, and outreach to the homebound and incarcerated. Participate in weekly Masses, sacraments, and community events like St. Philomena Family Day. The parish provides spiritual resources such as FORMED and encourages active involvement in faith formation and service.
Mass times at Assumption of the BVM
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ St. Philomena
- Wednesday 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ St. Anne
- Saturday 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM @ St. Anne
Adoration times
- Monday 7:30 AM @ St. Philomena Adoration Chapel
- Tuesday 5:30 PM @ St. Philomena Adoration Chapel
- Wednesday 4:30 PM @ St. Anne
- Monday-Friday 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM @ St. Philomena Adoration Chapel
- Saturday 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon) @ St. Philomena Adoration Chapel
Ministries
Ministry is from the Greek word diakoneo, meaning 'to serve,' reflecting Jesus' example of service to God and others. The parish offers ministries including Prison Ministry, Homebound, Nursing Home, Knights of Columbus, Ladies Altar Society, Right to Life, and Bereavement.
- Prison Ministry
- Homebound
- Nursing Home
- Knights of Columbus
- Ladies Altar Society
- Right to Life
- Bereavement
Sacraments & Funeral
The liturgical life of the Catholic Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, and Holy Orders. These sacraments impart grace and teach the faithful to worship God and practice charity.
- Baptism
- Reconciliation
- Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Annulments
- Holy Orders & Religious Life
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral