Father Cruz is a strong believer in Catholic education, so it was somewhat of an adjustment coming from a church parish with a school to one without. However, being director of the Holy Childhood Association allows him to visit the schools and connect with the students there, which he says is a blessing. The pastor says he has also been fortunate to have a good staff. “We all work well together, which makes being here a joy.” “There are many volunteers in the parish who minister in a variety of different areas such as in hospitals, nursing homes, and at the local food banks. The people here in Chackbay are very family-oriented. They are all welcoming, kind and faithful, and their generosity is amazing. Whenever you ask for something and explain to them what needs to be done, they always help out,” says Father Cruz.
Staff 34 Our Lady of Prompt Succor parish staff are first row from left, Nancy Benoit, DRE; Allison Trosclair, housekeeper; second row, Helen Truxillo, business manager; Father Robert-Joel Cruz, pastor; back row, Christopher Becnel, maintenance/cemetery worker; and Rudy Panvelle, maintenance/cemetery worker.
Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA • January 2013