A couple of weeks ago, someone I deeply care about was navigating a season of intense, internal struggle. The stress was invisible, yet she wore it so visibly.

I have a favorite necklace. It’s a small disc etched with two simple words.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and St. Cecilia School are now accepting applications for the position of Director of Finance/HR. For additional information, please click on the position title above to view the job description. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to robert@shbroussard.org

Carencro Catholic School is now accepting applications for the position of substitute Custodian/Maintenance. For additional information, please click on the position title above to view the job description. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to Sonya Louviere, Principal at slouviere@carencrocatholic.org

Holy Family Catholic School in Lafayette, LA is now accepting applications for a 3rd Grade Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. A valid Louisiana teaching certificate is preferred; however, candidates with a bachelor's degree who are currently enrolled in a teacher preparation program will also be considered. Interested applicants are asked to submit a teacher application and resume to Loretta Williams-Durand at lwilliams@holyfamilycs.com.

A few weeks ago, I stood at the lectern of my church parish to invite fellow parishioners to sign up for the upcoming annual Rosary Congress.

I was on my way to bring my boys to a sports lesson one afternoon when they were young.

Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Scott is currently accepting applications for the long term substitute positions for a PK4 Teacher and a 2nd Grade Teacher for the months of September-November. Interested candidates should submit a resume or application to Danielle Babineaux, Principal at dbabineaux@sts-peter-paul.org

St. Mary Early Learning Center in Lafayette is accepting applications for the following positions (Assistant for our Two yrs. class and Assistant for MDO) for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to Ms. Dina Castille, Principal at dlcastille@diolaf.org

St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Mowata is now accepting applications for the position of Secretary/Bookkeeper. Interested applicants are asked to call the parish office at 337-457-2739 for additional details regarding the position.

Our family of 10, (2 parents, 7 children and 1 grandchild) had outgrown our family car, a beige six-passenger Chevrolet Impala. My parents advertised our car for sale so they could buy a used suburban they’d found at a car dealership.

St. Cecilia School is now accepting applications for the position of Athletic Director for the 2025-2026 school year. For additional information, please visit our website at https://www.scsbluejays.org/about/employment.cfm. Interested applicants are asked to submit a completed application and resume to Erin Henry, Principal at ehenry@scsbluejays.org

St. Cecilia School is now accepting applications for the position of Facilities Manager for the 2025-2026 school year. For additional information, please visit our website at https://www.scsbluejays.org/about/employment.cfm. Interested applicants are asked to submit a completed application and resume to Erin Henry, Principal at ehenry@scsbluejays.org

Rayne Catholic Elementary is now accepting applications for the position of Middle School ELA Teacher. Considerations for a full-time teacher or a long-term substitute for this position. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to Alicia Ardoin at aardoin@raynecatholic.org

St. Cecilia School is now accepting applications for the position of After Care Workers. Full job description at scsbluejays.org/about/employment. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to ehenry@scsbluejays.org

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Broussard is now accepting applications for the position of Cantor. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to judegaspard00@gmail.com

Listening to a homily last weekend, my thoughts swirled – initially in full agreement with what Father was saying. Then “yes, but” popped into my head.

Has your heart been heavy this past week as mine has with the images of grief and destruction, the news of devastation and death?

St. Ignatius School is looking for a Music Director (part-time) to lead children’s choirs in liturgical music for masses at St. Charles Borromeo Church. The school requires a minimum of four hours per week for school masses with additional hours for special programs like enrichment classes, graduation ceremony, Christmas and Easter programs. Interested parties should email their resume to cindyp@siscardinals.org

Notre Dame High School is now accepting applications for the position of Biology Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to info@ndpios.com