THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR | MARCH 1, 2019

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PRAYER SERVICES | THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU! | PENANCE SERVICES | Lenten regulations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge

As per the Pagella Policies of the of other smaller quantities of food at the a solemnity and on all Lenten Clerg y (pr iests and deacons) who have Diocese of Baton Rouge, as in the rest of other customary mealtimes is permitted. weekdays (especially Wednesdays and legitimate residence and active ministry the in the United States, Catholics Food and drink “between meals” Fridays), and on Holy Saturday, is strongly within the Diocese of Baton Rouge have aged 18 through 59 are bound by a grave (excepting only water and medicine) is not recommended to all the faithful. been delegated the power to dispense obligation to observe a solemn fast on Ash permitted on fast days. There always remains, of course, the faithful of the diocese, in individual Wednesday and Good Friday. Catholics To abstain from meat means refraining the grave obligation to participate at cases and for a just reason, from the aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat from eating beef, veal, pork or poultry at Holy Mass on all Sundays and days of obligation to observe a particular day on , all Fridays of and least, although not necessarily eggs, milk obligation. of penance, or to commute some or all Good Friday as well. These norms have products or meat broths, or condiments Each in his or her own way, every of its obligations to other pious works. been established by the U.S. Conference made from animal fat. The consumption Christian is bound to do penance by Included in this is the faculty to dispense of Catholic Bishops in accord with the of fish, shellfish and reptiles is permitted virtue of divine law. Only ill health or from the Lenten obligations to fast and norms of canons 1249-1253 in the revised if desired. some similar situation of urgency excuses. abstain from meat. Yet the obligation Code of Canon Law of 1983. Beyond the mandatory days listed During the Lenten season, Christ Jesus’ to do some kind of penance remains a To fast means to consume only one above, abstinence from meat on every own challenges to prayer, fasting and serious one, and will not be taken lightly full meal a day at most, although taking Friday throughout the year which is not almsgiving are paramount. by a good Catholic. Ash Wednesday schedule St. Thomas Chapel St. Paul the Apostle Church 7 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. Augustine Mission, 32191 Hwy. 22, Springfield 3912 Gus Young Ave, Chapel Klotzville Noon Baton Rouge St. Gerard Majella Church 3147 Church St., Jackson 174 Hwy. 1003, Belle Rose 6 p.m. 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge Noon 5 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Church 7 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 445 Marquette Ave., Our Lady of Pompeii Church St. Mark Church Our Lady of Peach Church Baton Rouge 14450 Hwy. 442W, Tickfaw St. Agnes Church 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 13281 Hwy. 644, Vacherie 6:30 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge 8:30 a.m., noon ashes only, 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m. 6 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. St. Gabriel Church Holy Rosary Church St. Philip Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant St. Michael Church St. Aloysius Church 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 8 a.m., 7 p.m. 8 a.m., 6 p.m. 6476 LA Hwy. 44, Convent 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge Noon 7 a.m. 6 a.m., 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. Sacred Heart Chapel St. Ann Church St. Margaret, Queen of 45049 Lake Martin Rd., 182 Church St., Morganza St. Joseph Church St. Jude Church Scotland Church, Albany Carville 7 a.m. 2130 Rectory St., Paulina 9150 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Noon 9 a.m., 6 p.m. 8:15 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m. Hammond St. Vincent Chapel (take Albany, LA exit off of I-12) St. Augustine Church 6389 LA Hwy. 1, Innis Most Sacred Heart of Jesus St. Joseph Cathedral 6 a.m., 6 p.m. 809 New Roads St., 6 p.m. Church 401 Main St., Baton Rouge New Roads 616 East Main St., Gramercy 7:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. St. James Church 9 a.m., noon ashes only, 6 p.m. St. Anthony of Padua and Noon 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James Le Van Phung Church St. Alphonsus Church 6 p.m. Mater Dolorosa Church 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Our Lady of Mount Carmel 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., 609 Third St., Independence 7 a.m. English Church Greenwell Springs St. Joseph Church 8 a.m., 6 p.m. Noon, 7:30 p.m. Vietnamese 11485 Ferdinand St., 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 255 N. 8th St., St. Francisville Ponchatoula Holy Family Church St. Thomas More Church 5:50 p.m. St. Benedict the Moor Church 8:30 a.m., 6 p.m. 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 11441 Goodwood Blvd., 5479 Hwy.1, Napoleonville 8 a.m., noon ashes only, 6 p.m Baton Rouge 7 a.m. SEE STATIONS PAGE 6B

2B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2019 March 1, 2019 Spiritual renewal opportunities of the Lenten season MARCH 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28, Monica’s Journey Overnight Eucharistic Stations of the Cross 29, APRIL 3, 5, 10, 12 APRIL 4, 11 Adoration Prayer Vigil St. Paul the Apostle Church Eucharistic Adoration Stations of the Cross St. Joseph Church 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church, St. Philip Church Chapel 6 p.m. Albany 1174 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula Parish office 225-383-2537 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. (take Albany, LA exit off of I-12) Carol Ann Hymel 225-265-3953 Start with Stations of the Cross at 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m. - Ash Wednesday in church Our Lady of Pompeii Church 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. - All other Wednesdays Eucharistic Adoration Angela DiFranco 985-318-4927 14450 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw 6 p.m. 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. – Fridays Mater Dolorosa Church DAILY MARCH 8 – MARCH 16 Hailey Delaune 225-329-7491 609 Third St., Independence Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 1 – 7 p.m. St. Joseph Novena MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27, Fr. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 Our Lady of Pompeii Church Stations of the Cross APRIL 3, 10, 17, 24 Pompeii Hall Holy Rosary Church MARCH 8 AND 9 14450 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Divine Mercy Novena 6 p.m. St. Alphonsus Church Tri-Parish Youth Lenten Play 6:30 p.m. 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church MARCH 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29, Stations of the Cross Greenwell Springs Parish Hall APRIL 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 St. Thomas More Church 6 p.m. 3523 Hwy. 78, Livonia 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge Stations of the Cross 5:15 p.m. on March 6 7 p.m. – March 8 6 p.m. St. Agnes Church Donna Speeg 225-261-6635 6 p.m. – March 9 225-275-3940 Donations – Half of donations will be 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge DAILY MARCH 7 – APRIL 11 4:55 p.m. – Tuesdays with PSR donated to Suicide Awareness in memory Stations of the Cross 6:30 a.m. and 4:55 p.m. on Fridays Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament of Andrew Glaser, who wrote the play. St. Alphonsus Church Eileen Carroll 225-383-4127 St. Jules Church March 9 after the play, potluck supper. 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., 7165 Hwy. 1, Belle Rose Bring your favorite dish to share. Greenwell Springs Peggy Champagne 225-625-2438, MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29, 6 – 9 p.m. APRIL 5, 12 6:30 a.m. 6 – 7 p.m. family time 225-456-0595 Church office 225-261-4650 Office 225-473-8569 Stations of the Cross St. Ann Church Stations of the Cross 182 Church St., Morganza St. Jude the Apostle Church 6 p.m. 9150 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge Retta Ramagos 225-694-3781 5:30 p.m. Charmaine Biossat 225-766-2431 Eucharistic Adoration St. Ann Church Stations of the Cross 182 Church St., Morganza St. Mark Church 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Retta Ramagos 225-694-3791 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 Stations of the Cross St. Augustine Church Stations of the Cross 809 New Roads St., New Roads St. Aloysius Church 6 p.m. 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge 225-638-7553 Proudly Serving the dioceSe of Baton rouge Since 2002 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Ken Thevenet 225-343-6657 Stations of the Cross St. Joseph Hospice brings comfort and supportive care to patients and St. Gerard Majella Church caregivers, wherever they call home. Stations of the Cross 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge St. Joseph Cathedral 11:30 a.m. followed by Mass 401 Main St., Baton Rouge w Founded in 2002, St. Joseph Hospice is named for the Patron Saint of Fr. Chuoang 228-233-6413 a Peaceful Death, St. Joseph, and provides peace, comfort, support, 11:15 a.m. Lorie Weeks 225-387-5928 and dignity to those facing life-limiting illness. Stations of the Cross w Our expert care team offers a full range of hospice and palliative care Our Lady of Mercy Church Stations of the Cross services in the patient’s or caregiver’s home, senior living communities, 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge Holy Ghost Church assisted living and skilled nursing care facilities, and our own hospice 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 601 N. Oak St., Hammond care homes. Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 6 p.m. Deacon Mauricio Salazar OP, w Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private Stations of the Cross 985-345-3360 insurance plans. No patient will ever be turned away from St. Joseph St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church, Hospice based on their ability to pay. Albany Stations of the Cross 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond Holy Family Church (take Albany exit off of I-12) 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. 5 p.m. Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 225-769-4810 225-769-4810 Church office 225-383-1838 Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross StJosephHospice.com w LaCarpenterHouse.com St. Mary of False River Church St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van Phung 348 W. Main St., New Roads Church After noon Mass SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 3B March 1, 2019 LENT 2019 The Catholic Commentator 3B 5

SPIRITUALITY  Stations of the Cross Lenten Mission sung, benediction Lana Vandenburg 985-502-1094 St. John the Evangelist Church St. Aloysius Church Deacon Richard Grant or [email protected] From page 2B 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge 225-926-1883 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Noon – Stations of the Cross 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. MARCH 12, 19, 4:30 p.m. English 6 p.m. – Mass and Stations of Entitled “Knowing God Through Divine Mercy Novena APRIL 2, 9 7 p.m. Vietnamese the Cross, no Mass April 19 Our Sacred Scriptures.” The St. Thomas More Church Stations of the Cross Rev. Peter Tan Viet Nguyen Marsha A. Dupont speaker is Fr. Gregory Plata 11441 Goodwood Blvd., St. Benedict the Moor Church 225-357-4800 225-687-2402 OFM, Midwest Regional Baton Rouge 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville Vocations Director for the After 6 p.m. Mass 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross Adoration, Reconciliation, Franciscan Order in the USA. March 5 – no 6 p.m. Mass Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 St. Jean Vianney Church Stations of the Cross, Mass Fr. Eliseus Ibeh 985-513-3470 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., St. Benedict the Moor Church Lenten Mission Divine Mercy Chaplet Baton Rouge 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville St. Mark Church Most Blessed Sacrament Church MARCH 13, 20, 27, 6 p.m. 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Adoration 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 15615 Jefferson Hwy., APRIL 3, 10 Parish office 225-753-7950 and Reconciliation 7 p.m. presented by Abbot Baton Rouge Stations of the Cross 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross Justin Brown 6:30 p.m. exposition of the St. Augustine Church, Klotzville Stations of the Cross 5:30 p.m. Mass Blessed Sacrament, benediction. 174 Hwy. 1003, Belle Rose St. Joseph Church Jerilyn Williams 985-513-2528 Adoration of the Blessed 3 p.m. – Final Divine Mercy 5:30 p.m. 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula Fr. Eliseus Ibeh 985-513-3470 Sacrament Chaplet, Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Eliseus Ibeh 985-513-3470 1:45 p.m. – School kids St. Jude the Apostle Church April 28 Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 6 p.m. MARCH 8, APRIL 5 9150 Highland Rd., Kathy Duplessis 225-752-6230 Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Adoration, Benediction Baton Rouge MARCH 13, 20, 27, St. Gabriel Church After 5:30 p.m. Mass MARCH 12, 19, 26, APRIL 3, 10, 17 Stations of the Cross Charmaine Biossat APRIL 2, 9, 16 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel Singing the Divine Mercy Our Lady of Peace Church 225-766-2431 8:30 a.m. – noon Adoration, Benediction, Mass, Chaplet 13281 Hwy. 644, Vacherie Stations of the Cross, Bible St. Agnes Church 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. MARCH 11, 18, 25, Study MARCH 9 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge Carol Ann Hymel 225-265-3593 APRIL 1, 8, 15 Women’s Morning of St. Stephen the Martyr After 5:30 Mass and before the Reflection An “Our Father” Prayer 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas Stations of the Cross Lenten reflection Catholic Daughters Court Notre Experience 5:30 p.m. Eileen Carroll 225-383-4127 St. James Church Dame de la Paix Holy Ghost Church Office 225-698-3110 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James Our Lady of Peace Church Annex of the parish hall LIVE LENT! By Small 8:30 a.m. 13281 LA Hwy. 644, Vacherie 511 N. Oak St., Hammond Bible Study: “No Greater Christians Communities Carol Ann Hymel 225-265-3953 Love, A Biblical Walk through 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Holy Ghost Church Grow in faith and closeness Christ’s Passion” Stations of the Cross $20 at the door cash or check at 601 N. Oak St., Hammond 8:30 a.m. Refreshments with the Lord using words Holy Ghost Church March 20 – Gathering Area of St. Dominic Church – Mission Refueling your spirit when of the Our Father. Annex Parish Hall Holy Ghost Church. All other Chapel you’re running on empty, guest Tricia Jarratt 985-507-1068 511 N. Oak St., Hammond dates in the parish hall, 511 N. 55720 LA Hwy. 445, Husser speaker, Jean Gatz 6:30 – 8 p.m. Oak St., Hammond 5:30 p.m. RSVP by March 6 to Susan Stein Lenten Vespers $24.95–Order workbook from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Fr. Reuben Dykes 985-9639 at [email protected]. Holy Ghost Church ascensionpress.com Opportunity to read Scripture 601 N. Oak St., Hammond Every step of the stations, Stations of the Cross and share your faith with MARCH 10, 11, 12 (Chapel) biblical experts reveal how parishioners Mater Dolorosa Church 5:50 p.m. Old Testament prophecies, Please call to register by 609 Third St., Independence Lenten Parish Mission Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 5:50 messianic expectations, biblical Monday. March 4. 5:30 p.m. St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland p.m., Vespers at 6 p.m. followed symbolism and historical AJ and Shirley Collura Fr. Reuben Dykes Church, Albany by a soup supper provided by context shed light on the 985-320-9825 or 985-878-9639 30300 Catholic Hall Road, different church ministries. mystery of Christ’s suffering Hammond Vicky Gaydos 985-345-0514 and death SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 4B Stations of the Cross (Take Albany, LA exit off of I-12) MARCH 11, 18, 25, St. Augustine Church 6:45 p.m. – Sunday APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22 6 p.m. – Monday and Tuesday 809 New Roads St., New Roads Divine Mercy Family Owned & Operated Since 2006 Entitled “Making Room for God 6 p.m. St. Jules Church in the Busyness” and will be 638-7553 7165 Hwy. 1, Belle Rose presented by Becky Eldredge After 6 p.m. Mass Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 Stations of the Cross Office 225-473-8569 St. Gabriel Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel MARCH 10, 17, 24, 31, APRIL 7 MARCH 12, 19, 26, 6 p.m. APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23 Office 225-642-8441 Family Formation: St. Thomas Mass and Chaplet of the Aquinas Est. 2006 Divine Mercy Novena MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29, St. Joseph Church St. John the Evangelist Church APRIL 5, 12, 19 School Library 57805 Main St., Plaquemine (225) 272-7900 12740 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70815 175 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula Stations of the Cross After 6 p.m. Mass 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. www.montalbanoseafood.com St. Joseph Church Marsha A. Dupont Terri Albert 985-386-3749 15710 LA Hwy. 16, 225-687-2402 French Settlement MARCH 11, 12, 13 6 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena Boiled & Live Crawfish ♦ Boiled & Fresh Shrimp ♦ Fresh Fish 5 p.m. – March 8 Cluster Mission with Fr. Brad Party Trays ♦ Boudin Balls ♦ Fried Fish, Shrimp, & Oysters Our Lady of Mercy Church Gumbo ♦ Poboys ♦ Etouffee ♦ Salads ♦ Crab Cakes and much more... 3 p.m. – April 19 Doyle 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Office 225-698-3110 Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Rouge 616 East Main St., Gramercy After 6 p.m. Mass Full Service On-Site Catering & Delivery Available 7 – 8 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet will be 4B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2019 March 1, 2019 SPIRITUALITY  Women’s Morning of Reflection MARCH 19, APRIL 2, 9 6:30 p. m. Holy Family Church Church office 225-383-1838 From page 3B Adoremus 369 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Our Lady of Peace Church 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MARCH 29 AND 30 Lenten Reflections: “On the Seven Last 13281 Hwy. 644, Vacherie $20 at door 8:30 a.m., cash or check Words of Jesus Crucified” 6:30 p.m. 24 Hours for the Lord: An overnight Refueling your spirit when you are St. Agnes Church Praise and worship silent retreat. running on empty facilitated by Jean 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge Carol Ann Hymel 225-265-3953 St. Joseph Spirituality Center Gatz. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. St. Mary of the Pines RSVP by March 14 to jlejeune@gmail. Eileen Carroll 225-383-4127 MARCH 22, 29, APRIL 5, 12 3167 Old Hwy. 51 South, Chatawa MS com or 225-336-4463 $200 Stations of the Cross 4 p.m. Friday – 5 p.m. Saturday MARCH 14 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church MARCH 17 Register online: stjocenter.org/events or “Quench the Thirst” 11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville “Passion of the Christ,” the movie Diane Hanley 225-383-3349 St. John the Baptist Church 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church 402 S. Kirkland Rd., Brusly 225-635-3630 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement MARCH 31 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Free – An evening of reflection for MARCH 23 “Paul the Apostle of Christ,” the movie Office 225-698-3110 St. Joseph Church women. Women’s Morning of Reflection Parish hall St. John Church MARCH 18, 19, 20 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement Day of Reflection by the Rosary 15208 LA Hwy. 73, Prairieville Parish Lenten Mission 3 p.m. Altar Society 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Thomas More Church Office 225-698-3110 Holy Ghost Church $20 at the door 8:30 a.m., cash or check 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge 601 N. Oak St., Hammond “Refueling your spirit when you are 7 p.m. APRIL 1, 2, 3 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. running on empty” facilitated by Jean Presented by Rob Tasman, Executive $20 Gatz. Lenten Mission with Fr. Whitney Miller Director of the LA Conference of Catholic Mrs. Bridget Fugarino 985-320-8498 RSVP by March 20, 225-673-8307 St. John the Baptist Church Bishops 402 S. Kirkland Rd., Brusly MARCH 16 MARCH 23 AND 24 7 – 8 p.m. MARCH 19 Communion and Adoration Christ Renews His Parish Women’s Adoration and Evening of Prayer APRIL 2 AND 3 St. Aloysius Church Retreat St. Jean Vianney Church Chapel St. Jean Vianney Church Retreats/Days of Reflection 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge Fr. Engels Hall St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van Phung 7 – 8 p.m. 8 a.m. communion service 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge Church Parish office 225-753-7950 8:30 – 3 p.m. adoration $25 donation 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Ross McCalip 225-343-6657 Parish office 225-753-7950 or 7:30 p.m. Vietnamese stjeanvianney.org to register Fr. Peter Tan Viet Nguyen 225-357-4800 Looking for Daily MARCH 24 APRIL 5 “Risen,” the movie Our Walk to Calvary – A Lenten St. Joseph Church Journey 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement St. Ann Church Mass 3 p.m. 182 Church St., Morganza Office 225-698-3110 7 – 8 p.m. Scenes for the Passion of the Christ will MARCH 24, 25, 26 be shown. Use discretion on allowing small children Schedules? Lenten Revival 2019: to attend. The Catholic Commentator 1 Being Molded not the Image of Christ January 4, 2019 2019 MASS SCHEDULE Janice Newton 225-936-3361 Please refer St. Augustine, Klotzville 174 Hwy. 1003, Belle Rose APRIL 7 8 a.m. Sunday 2 0 1 9 to the 6 – 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday “Augustine,” the movie Revivalist – Deacon Michael V. Jenkins, St. Joseph Church Annual Mass Houston, Texas Parish hall Mass Schedule Fr. Eliseus O. Ibeh 985-513-3470 15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement Schedule Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 3 p.m. Office 225-698-3110 MARCH 25, 26, 27 that was Men’s Healing Service Lenten Mission St. Joseph Church St. Gabriel Church 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula released 3625 LA Hwy. 75 2 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fr. Anthony Odiong will lead healing Office 225-642-8441 in the service January 4 MARCH 26 Fernando Morales 985-662-2844 Taize Prayer Around the Cross Celebration of the Feast of St. Benedict issue of St. Mary of False River Church the Moor 348 W. Main St., New Roads St. Benedict the Moor Church 6:30 p.m. 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville The Catholic MARCH 27 10 a.m. Mass followed by activities in St. Taize Service: Prayer Around the Cross Benedict Center Commentator. Holy Family Church Youth and elders will interact in activities DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen SUPPLEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 5B March 1, 2019 LENT 2019 The Catholic Commentator 5B 5 Lenten fundraisers throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge MARCH 8, 15, 22, 29, sold out available for purchase. MARCH 15, 29, APRIL 12 MARCH 22 $7 per plate includes fried fish, APRIL 5, 12 Lenten Fish Fries 25th Annual St. Aloysius Child french fries, coleslaw and roll MARCH 8, 22, APRIL 5 Lent Dinners St. Thomas More Church Care Center Most Blessed Sacrament Church Fish and Shrimp Stew Dinners Cafeteria St. Aloysius Child Care Center St. Joseph/St. Stephen MBS Bishop Ott Center KPC Council and Court #23 11400 Sherbrook Dr., 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge KC Fish Fry 8033 Baringer Rd., Baton Rouge St. Benedict the Moor Baton Rouge 5–8 p.m., drive thru opens St. Joseph Church 5 – 7:30 p.m. to go orders St. Benedict Center 5– 5:50 p.m. drive thru available at 4 p.m. Pavillion 6 – 7:30 p.m. dine in 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville activity center parking lot $8 lunch presale only-church 15710 LA Hwy. 16, $7 per plate includes fried fish 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 5:30 – 8 p.m. dine in delivery available for 10 or more French Settlement or fried shrimp, each week a $10 includes fried catfish, $9 plates. 4 – 7 p.m. different entrée will be served shrimp stew, rice, potato salad, 225-275-3940 SEE FUNDRAISER PAGE 6B $8 per plate, for pick up only Visit the MBS Men’s Club sweet peas, dinner roll and Office 225-698-3110 website for weekly specials at dessert mbsmensclub.org Marcia Skidmore 225-323-7197 Lenten Seafood Meals Gil Brassard 225-400-5052 or St. Mark Men’s Club Be Inspired to Live lent [email protected] MARCH 8 AND APRIL 5 Fr. DeMaria Activity Center Fish Fry Fish Fry 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 15% off select dvd titles 6 – 7:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus St. Margaret. Queen of Scotland New! from $10 each KC Hall Church, Albany Fr. Calloway Keith Beaucoudray 1701 E. Pecan St., Ponchatoula 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., 225-647-8461 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hammond $8 donation, eat in or dine out (take Albany, LA exit off of I-12) Lent Dinners Buddy Williams 504-252-2031 4 – 6:30 p.m St. Jean Vianney $8 includes fried fish, potato MARCH 9 AND 10 Fr. Engels Hall salad, coleslaw, bread and 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Bake Sale dessert Through April 15th Baton Rouge Fr. Van Baast KPC Court #23 Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 5:30 – 7 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary and Jr. For Parishes - Daughters Ashes • Palm • Paschal Candles Lenten Fish Fry $8 Parish office 225-753-7950 St. Benedict the Moor St. Augustine Church St. Benedict Center Church hall Catholic Art & Gifts KC Seafood Suppers 5471 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville 809 New Roads St., New Roads Knights of Columbus Hall 6 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 6184 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge 679 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 11 a.m. Sunday $8 plate 225.926.1216 • www.zieglers.com April 5 – Holy Family Parish Magan Williams 985-513-0674 225-638-7553 Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm Hall MARCH 15, 22, 29, Lenten Fish Fry 369 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 5:30 – 7 p.m. APRIL 5, 12 St. Paul the Apostle Church LIVE & BOILED $8 fish plate includes fried fish, 3912 Gus Young Ave., Lenten Dinners by Holy Ghost potato salad, bread and dessert. Baton Rouge Dad’s Club April 12 only – $12 bisque plate 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Holy Ghost Church includes crawfish bisque, corn $9 per plate includes fried fish Carpool area maquechoux, bread and dessert. CRAWFISH or shrimp, potato salad, sweet 601 N. Oak St., Hammond Adrian Genre 225-387-9667 peas, bread and dessert 5 – 7 p.m. To place orders: 225-387-9506 $8 plate MARCH 8, 15, 29, March 15, 22, April 12 – Fish To fax orders: 225-383-3702 APRIL 5 Parish office 225-383-2537 March 29 and April 5 – Seafood Fish Fry Potatoes Call us about Men’s Club Fried Fish Dinners Knights of Columbus #6389 To support various projects catering your St. Alphonsus Church Holy Rosary Church throughout the year for Holy company Front parking lot 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Ghost School South 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., 6:30 p.m. Daniel Mercante 985-507-7742 crawfish boil Baton Rouge’s Greenwell Springs $8 includes fish, french fries, on our 4:30 p.m. until dinners are coleslaw. Drinks and dessert FAVORITE courtyard! Seafood Market!

Since 1982  42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales APRIL 14 SPIRITUALITY 7 p.m. From page 4B Palm Sunday Procession Heads & Tails Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 St. Benedict the Moor Church Seafood about St. Benedict the Moor, APRIL 10 5414 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville Market • Restaurant • Catering patron of parish 10 a.m. Jerilyn Williams 985-513-2528 Holy Hour Sponsored by KC Procession from Williams and Fr. Eliseus Ibeh 985-513-3470 Council #13632 Southall Funeral Home to St. 225-767-2525 St. Joseph Cathedral Benedict the Moor Church HeadsAndTailsSeafood.com APRIL 8 401 Main St., Baton Rouge Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 5 – 6:15 p.m. Fr. Eliseus Ibeh 985-513-3470 2070 Silverside Dr. (Across from Albertson’s on Perkins Rd.) Taize Prayer Service Lorie Weeks 225-387-5928 Hours: M - Wed.11a - 7p; Th. - Sat. 11a - 9p St. Mark Church 6B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2019 March 1, 2019 The Light is ON for You, sacrament of reconciliation DAILY MONDAY – 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., MARCH 20 APRIL 2 Penance Service Baton Rouge Mater Dolorosa Church FRIDAY The Light is ON For You Reconciliation 6 – 7 p.m. 609 Third St., Independence St. Joseph Cathedral St. Helena St. Mark Church Parish office 225-753-7950 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 401 Main St., Baton Rouge 122 South First St., Amite 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Fr. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 11:15 – 11:55 a.m. MARCH 13 6 – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Lorie Weeks 225-387-5928 Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 The Light is ON For You MARCH 21 APRIL 3, 10, 17 Holy Ghost St. Agnes Church The Light is ON For You APRIL 3 The Light is ON For You 601 North Oak St., Hammond 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge Our Lady of Mount Carmel Reconciliation St. Aloysius Church 6 – 7:30 p.m. Daily Monday – Friday 5:45 Church St. Joseph Church 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge a.m., 4:45 p.m. 11485 Ferdinand St., 2130 Rectory St., Paulina Saturday 7:45 a.m., 3 p.m. MARCH 13, 20, 27, SEE CONFESSION PAGE 8B APRIL 3, 10 St. Francisville 6:30 p.m. Eileen Carroll 225-383-4127 5:30 – 7 p.m. The Light is ON For You 225-635-3630 First Saturday of the Month Holy Family Church  MARCH 29 Reconciliation 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen FUNDRAISER MARCH 25 From page 5B Seafood Supper St. Gabriel Church 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Lenten Penance Service St. Joseph’s Academy 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel Church office 225-383-1838 $8 dinner-presale 3:15 p.m. and by appointment St. Ann Church $10 dinner at the door 3080 Kleinert Ave., Office 225-642-8441 MARCH 13, 20, 27, 182 Church St., Morganza Lunch and dinner tickets are Baton Rouge APRIL 3, 10, 17 6 p.m. NOT interchangeable. 5 – 7 p.m. MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 Retta Ramagos 225-694-3781 Plates include fish, french fries $10 plate includes seafood The Light is ON For You APRIL 3, 10, 17 and coleslaw. etouffee, salad and bread. Our Lady of Mercy Church MARCH 26, 27 Tickets can be bought online Dorinda Beaumont, Athletic Reconciliation 445 Marquette Ave., Reconciliation Service at sacccfishfry.org or SACCC Director 225-388-2290 St. Philip Church Baton Rouge St. Anthony of Padua and Le family. Trixie the Clown and 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Van Phung Church Friends, along with a DJ, APRIL 5 6:30 p.m. Deacon Richard Grant 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge providing entertainment in Fried Fish Dinner Carol A. Hymel 225-265-3953 225-926-1883 9 p.m. the Parish Hall. Raffle tickets St. Ann Church MARCH 9, 16, 23, 30, MARCH 13, 26, APRIL 7 p.m. Mass available for $5 each to win a C.C.D. Building APRIL 6, 13 3, 10 Rev. Peter Tan Viet Nguyen cash prize. 182 Church St., Morganza 225-357-4800 Chad Cole sacccfishfry@gmail 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation Service The Light is ON For You Child Care Center Kim Blair $8 per plate St. Gerard Majella Church St. John the Evangelist Church MARCH 27 225-343-1548 Janice Newton 225-936-3361 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Lenten Penance Service 3 – 3:45 p.m. 6 p.m. St. Joseph Church Lenten Supper KC Fish Fry/Sweet Shop Fr. Chuong 228-233-6413 Marsha A. Dupont 15710 LA Hwy. 16, Catholic Daughters of St. Rose St. Mary of False River Church 225-687-2402 de Lima #1194 Parish hall MARCH 11, 25, APRIL 1 French Settlement 6 p.m. Holy Rosary Church 348 Main St., New Roads Monday Night Confession Office 225-698-3110 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. St. Jean Vianney 6:30 p.m. $10 $8 includes shrimp stew, corn, salad and bread. Desserts and APRIL 13 drinks available for purchase. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny MARCH 22, 29, Holy Family Church APRIL 5, 12 Parish Hall KC’s Fish Fry 368 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 9 – 10:30 a.m. 11485 Ferdinand St., All are invited for donuts and St. Francisville coffee. Bring camera to take 6 – 7:30 p.m. pictures with the Easter Bunny! $9 plate includes fried or grilled Treat bags are first come, first filets, garlic bread, coleslaw, served basis. french fries or potato salad, Accepting canned food items for dessert and a drink. Dine in or Port Allen Food Pantry take out. Jennifer LeJeune 225-336-4463 MARCH 23 APRIL 14 Warrior Leidback Luau Auc- Fish and Shrimp Po-boy Sale tion KPC Council #23 St. Michael High School St. Benedict the Moor 17521 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge St. Benedict Center 7 – 11:30 p.m. 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville $60 ticket ($50 alumni) 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Drinks and food by LaCaretta $8 includes po-boy, chips and Restaurant included in ticket drink price. Music by the band Parish R. J. Oliver 985-513-2466 County Line. Josh Galasso or Leighann King 225-753-9782 March 1, 2019 LENT 2019 The Catholic Commentator 7B 5 Holy Week services APRIL 18, HOLY Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 Stations of the Cross Fr. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 57805 Main St., Plaquemine THURSDAY MASSES St. Joseph Cathedral Noon Veneration of the Cross 401 Main St., Baton Rouge Veneration of the Cross 3 p.m. Veneration of the Cross St. Margaret, Queen of St. Thomas Chapel 12 p.m. St. Joseph Church Marsha A. Dupont Scotland Church, Albany 32191 Hwy. 22, Springfield 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 225-687-2402 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., 3 p.m. Good Friday Service 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Hammond Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 Mater Dolorosa Church Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Stations of the Cross (take Albany, LA exit off of I-12) 609 Third St., Independence St. Joseph Church 7 p.m. followed by adoration Stations of the Cross Noon Stations of the Cross 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula until midnight St. Gabriel Church 3 p.m Stations of the Cross St. John the Evangelist Church Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 SEE HOLY WEEK PAGE 8B 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel Noon St. Gabriel Church 3 p.m. service 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel 7 p.m. followed by adoration Stations of the Cross until 9 p.m. St. Agnes Church 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge St. Gerard Majella Church 3 p.m. followed by Divine Mercy TH 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge Novena. 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. service of “Passion and Death of our Lord” St. Agnes Church 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge St. Anthony of Padua and Le ANNUAL 5:30 p.m. followed by adoration Van Phung Church until midnight 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge 4Our Lady of the Lake 4 p.m. – English St. Anthony of Padua and Le 7:30 p.m. – Vietnamese Children’s Hospital Van Phung Church 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Stations of the Cross Amazing Half Marathon 4 p.m. – English St. Alphonsus Church 7:30 p.m. – Vietnamese 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs St. Alphonsus Church Noon 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., 3 p.m. Passion service Greenwell Springs 7 p.m. Passion of the Lord and Stations of the Cross St. Stephen the Martyr Church St. Mark Church 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 7 p.m. 3 p.m. St. Mark Church Stations of the Cross 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales St. Gerard Majella Church 7 p.m. 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 2:30 p.m. followed by veneration St. John the Evangelist Church of the cross 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 7 p.m. Liturgy and Veneration St. Stephen the Martyr Church Immaculate Conception 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas Church 6 p.m. 12364 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross St. John the Evangelist Church Mater Dolorosa Church 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 609 Third St., Independence Noon 7 p.m. 3 p.m. Veneration of the cross St. Joseph Church Stations of the Cross and 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula confessions 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. HALF | 5K | KIDS Immaculate Conception Church Terri Albert 985-386-3749 12364 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland Noon MARCH 9, 2019 APRIL 19 GOOD FRIDAY 3 p.m. Passion of the Lord SERVICES Service Stations of the Cross Outdoor Stations of the Cross REGISTER TODAY AT St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland St. Joseph Cathedral Church, Albany 401 Main St., Baton Rouge AMAZINGHALF.COM 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., 9 a.m. Hammond (take Albany LA exit Lorie Weeks 225-387-5928 off of I-12) Noon 8B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2019 March 1, 2019

 7 – 8 p.m.  CONFESSION Parish office 225-753-7950 HOLY WEEK APRIL 20 EASTER VIGIL Immaculate Conception Church From page 6B From page 7B Mater Dolorosa Church 12364 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland 6 – 7:30 p.m. Lenten Penance Service Noon– 1 p.m. 609 Third St., Independence 8 p.m. Ken Thevenet St. Joseph Church Terri Albert 985-386-3749 8 p.m. 225-343-6657 255 N. 8th St., Fr. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 APRIL 21 Ponchatoula Walk With the Cross EASTER MASSES APRIL 4 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. St. Stephen the Martyr Church St. Agnes Church St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van Lenten Penance Service Terri Albert 985-386-3749 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge Phung Church St. Alphonsus Church 7 a.m. begins at St. Mary Church 8 p.m. 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge 14040 Greenwell Springs Reconciliation Service in Bear Island and ends at St. 8:30 a.m. – English Rd., Greenwell Springs St. Augustine Church Stephen the Martyr Church, St. Gabriel Church 10 a.m. – Vietnamese 7 p.m. 809 New Roads St., Maurepas. 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel New Roads Walk is 6.5 miles, rosary and 8 p.m. St. Gerard Majella Church Reconciliation Service 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. stations included in the walk. 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge Holy Rosary Church 225-638-755 Office 225-698-3110 St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 44450 Hwy. 429, Phung Church Passion Play St. Amant APRIL 10 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge St. John the Evangelist Church 6:30 p.m. Penance Service/The St. Augustine Church, Klotzville 4 p.m. – English 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Light is ON For You 174 Hwy. 1003, Belle Rose 7:30 p.m. – Vietnamese 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. APRIL 8 St. Margaret, Queen of 3 p.m. Scotland Church, Albany The stations of the cross depicted St. Mark Church Immaculate Conception Church The Light is ON For You by the confirmation class and other Our Lady of Pompeii 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 12364 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland Hammond (take Albany, youth and adults 8 p.m. 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Church Jerry Carter 225-323-3969 14450 Hwy. 442W, LA exit off of I-12) 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Fr. Eliseus Ibeh 985-513-3470 St. Alphonsus Church St. Mark Church Tickfaw Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 6 – 8 p.m. Lanie Borum 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 225-567-3573 Greenwell Springs 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fr. Michael Galea Passion Play 985-345-8957 8 p.m. APRIL 19 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland St. Alphonsus Church Church, Albany St. John the Evangelist Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., APRIL 9 Reconciliation 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond St. Joseph Church 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Greenwell Springs Deanery Lent Penance (take Albany, LA exit off of I-12) 7:30 p.m. 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. Service 255 N. 8th St., 6 p.m. Ponchatoula St. Jean Vianney Church The Youth Group and Jr. Youth St. Gerard Majella Church St. Agnes Church 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Group will perform. 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Ansleigh Barras 337-412-4401 Rd., Baton Rouge 7 p.m. 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. (Latin) and 11 a.m.

3 Great Ways You Can Help the Needy this Lenten Season!

Join Bishop Michael Duca, Chef John Folse and Father Cleo Milano at the 24th Annual Count Your Blessings Supper Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center

Help us welcome Bishop Michael Duca to his first Count Your Blessings Supper! Chef John Folse, Father Cleo Milano and John Pastorek are ready to Stir it Up! Come and Count Your Blessings with us. Join us for a simple Lenten supper of soup and bread – a meal that will nourish you physically and spiritually. This year’s Count Your Blessings Supper is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22nd, at Our Lady of Mercy’s Parish Activity Center. Order your tickets today using the order form below or order online at svdpbr.org or give us a call at (225) 383-7837, extension O. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a Count Your Blessings Lenten gift to St. Vincent de Paul to help in our work with God’s poor. Financial gifts can be mailed to: Count Your Blessings, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127, or made online at www.svdpbr.org. Ticket Order Form ------Clip and send in------Yes, my family and I want to attend the Count Your Blessings Build A Basket For Needy Kids Supper. We would like ______tickets at $10.00 per person. When families are struggling to exist on minimum-wage We are enclosing a check for $______. incomes, just paying the rent and putting food on the table is Name:______difficult. Needy children learn at an early age that there’s Address:______nothing in the budget for extras. Things like Easter baskets are luxuries their City: ______State: ______Zip: ______families simply cannot afford. Join St. Vincent de Paul in providing Easter Make checks payable and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, baskets for needy children. To find out how you can help with this year’s P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127. For more information, effort, call us at (225) 383-7837, ext. O, or visit us at svdpbr.org. call us at (225) 383-7837, extension O, or order online at svdpbr.org.

You Can Answer a Prayer and Save a Life Today! Join WBRZ-Channel 2, Pat Shingleton, the Baton Rouge Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul in filling prescriptions for the needy. Retail prices for brand name and generic prescription drugs have risen greatly in the past year. Our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy provides a solution for low-income individuals who can’t keep pace with the rising cost of prescription medicine. We are seeing more people who are breaking tablets in half and skipping doses of life-sustaining medicines in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. For more details on how you can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, visit our website at www.svdpbr.org.