Rosary Altar Society of
Holy Ghost Parish
600 N. Oak Street
Hammond, Louisiana 70401

Ministry: The chief purpose of this Society is to promote and care for, within the limits of its means, all that is necessary to the Altar, Sanctuary and liturgical functions of Holy Ghost Church. Fraternal and spiritual activities shall be supported by this Society.

Meetings: The Society meets once a month on the second Thursday at 9:00 AM in the old church. We invite all the ladies of the parish to join us. If you are interested in joining, you may call or e-mail the President, Ruscilla Salomone, at 985-542-8083 or Frances Cicet at 985-542-1606 auntchick@internet8.net 

On-Going Projects: This Society is responsible for cleaning the Vessels used at all liturgical functions and for laundering the finger towels used by Eucharistic Ministers and the Purificators used by the Priest.

Spiritual Benefits:

  • The Society offers Mass once a month at the 9:30 AM Mass on the first Sunday of each month for all departed members.
  • At the death of a member of the Society, a Perpetual Membership in the Dominican Society for Vocational Support shall be proffered and sent to the Member's family. Also, members shall gather at the wake to recite the Rosary and are encouraged to attend the Funeral Mass.
  • At the death of a member's husband, mother, father or child, a special Mass will be offered.