Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Seventeenth

DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES Established April 25, 1980

The Most Rev. Glen John Provost, D.D., M.A. Bishop of Lake Charles

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL PARISH Established December 8, 1869

PARISH STAFF Rev. Fr. Rommel P. Tolentino, Pastor Rev. Fr. Samuel Bond, Parochial Vicar Canon Jean Marie Moreau, In Residence Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot

Mr. Robert Marcantel Music Director Mrs. Marlene Mullenix Organist Ms. Sue Burke Receptionist Mrs. Lavonne “Cookie” Dennison Secretary Ms. Carla Primeaux Bookkeeper Mr. Philip Ardoin Maintenance Mrs. Monica Broussard Youth Director Mrs. Christi Jarreau Principal ICCS

935 Bilbo Street Lake Charles, LA 70601

Website: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com e-mail: [email protected] (337)436-7251 Fax (337)436-7240

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 26, 2020 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE MASS SCHEDULE Monday—Thursday 11:30 AM—Noon Saturday 4:00 PM (Anticipated) Friday 11:00 AM—Noon Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM Saturday 3:00 PM—3:55 PM Monday—Friday 12:05 PM______30 minutes before all Weekend Masses Extraordinary Form: NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Sunday 5:00 PM High Mass Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday Monday 5:30 PM Low Mass HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION Tuesday—Friday 7:00 AM Low Mass Thursday 11:00 PM—Midnight

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception July 26, 2020 MoneyPak: Call 1 (866) 795-7969

Dear Parishioners and Friends, For more information, visit https:// www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/07/worshipers- targeted-gift-card-scam. I am writing to tell you about the latest scam that has af- fected our own, and make you aware of it. Last week sev- Again, please be careful! These scammers are using eral parishioners from different parishes in our Diocese email, phone calls, and texts to try and perpetrate their received a text or email pretending to be from the Pastor scams. If parishioners get a text or an email from some- asking for help or donation - a $500 gift one claiming to be one of our Priests, they should immedi- card. Unfortunately, some people fell for it and got ately contact the church office through another means, like scammed. It was reported to the police who responded by a phone call, to verify that they are actually dealing with saying there is nothing that can be done, except pass the that Priest. They should be wary of any requests for im- word and be more diligent in the future. mediate assistance from the clergy, especially asking for specific gift cards in a high amount. Please be careful of scammers! We don’t want anyone to be taken in. Here is a good article from the Federal Trade Thank you for your generous support of our Church and Commission about this particular scam: our Parishes! Let's all be vigilant and continue to pray for safety and security of our families. We’re seeing a new spin on gift card scams. This time, scammers are pretending to be a pastor, rabbi, Sincerely in Our Lord and Our Lady, priest, imam, or bishop. They’re asking worshipers for gift card contributions for a worthy cause. Appeals are often Fr. Rommel P. Tolentino made by email, but we’ve heard people are also getting texts and phone calls, too. Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops The bogus emails often include the name of the Support the local pastor and a legitimate looking email address. But a Love Life Amendment closer look should raise some red flags. For example, the to the Louisiana Constitution email address isn’t the one normally used by the church, and the service provider is different, too. The message "The Louisiana Conference of Catholic may begin with a simple “Hi,” but doesn’t include a recipi- Bishops strongly supports the Love Life ents’ name. There also may be spelling errors, including Amendment, which would successfully the pastor’s name. amend the Louisiana constitution and thereby continue to strengthen our commit- The imposter asks you to buy a popular gift ment to end abortion in the state. Citizens card — frequently, iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon — and of our state will have the opportunity then asks for the gift card number and PIN on the back of to affirmatively state that they "Love Life" on the card. Those numbers let the scammer immediately get November 3 — the same day as the United States presi- the money you loaded onto the card. And once that’s dential election — by favoring this amendment. done, the scammer and your money are gone, usually As Catholics, we are called to ensure that life is indeed without a trace. valued and that the dignity of all is upheld. This is the foun- dational principle of our social teaching and must be inten- If you or someone you know paid a scammer with tionally considered in all that we do. a gift card, report it as soon as possible. Call the card com- Passage of the Love Life Amendment would have a dual pany and tell them the gift card was used in a scam. Here effect. Primarily, it will ensure that the state of Louisiana is contact information for some of the gift card companies cannot establish a right to abortion at present or if Roe v. that scammers use most often. Then, tell the FTC about it Wade is overturned in the future. Secondly, it will prohibit at ftc.gov/complaint. Your reports may help law enforce- the funding of abortion through taxpayer dollars within our ment agencies launch investigations that could stop im- constitution. Without such an amendment, the invalidation posters and other fraudsters in their tracks. of the many anti-abortion laws we have all advocated so strongly for in Louisiana remains a possibility. Report gift card scams The Louisiana Conference of Catholic Bishops therefore enthusiastically supports the Love Life Amendment, and Amazon: Call 1 (888) 280-4331 encourages all to approach this initiative with a formed Google Play: Call 1 (855) 466-4438 conscience and a commitment to defend the sanctity of iTunes: Call Apple Support at 1 (800) 275-2273, then say human life and uphold the dignity of all people." “gift card” to be connected to a live representative. Steam: ꞏIf you have a Steam account, you can report gift For more information visit www.laccb.org card scams online

SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

August 28... RCIA Inquiry classes, 6:00 P.M, Old Day In loving memory… SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Chapel The Cathedral office will close August 29…RCIA Catechumenate, 6:00 P.M, Old Day Gerard Becnel at noon on Fridays until September 4. Chapel of our Parish Family, died July 16, 2020 August 30 …..G.N.A.T.S. meets, 9:30 A.M., Library

¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Bernard Kadlubar BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP father of Tina Reggie, died July 21, 2020 Please wear a face mask when visiting If you or someone you know has experienced the death of a the Church and our office. loved one (a spouse, friend, sibling, parent, child) you may Herbert Conner, want to consider participating in this sixweeks Bereavement father of Grady and Derek Conner, Program. You do not have to be a Catholic, there is no time died July 22, 2020 limit as to when the person(s) died and there is no cost...all are This weekend is our “Fruitful Sunday” welcome. We pray that they will find peace and joy in the pres- We donate canned fruit to Catholic Charities There is no easy way around the pain of losing a loved one. ence of Our Lord. We extend our sincere sympathy each month. You may drop your cans off in Grief has no rules and no timetables. Understanding the griev- to their families and to all who mourn their deaths. the day chapel foyer or bring them by the ing process can soothe the doubts that linger. Learn about the church office during office hours. “surprises” of grief and the emotions that affect you physically,

mentally and spiritually. In this sixweek series you will learn

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in July for about normal grief and hopefully gain a renewed sense of hope. Sister Clare Cramer, O.Carm. Come and Safelearn, & share Sacred feelings Environment and ask questions Training to gather hints Dr. Charles D. “Chick” White about picking up the pieces after loss. "The whole Church,When: especiallyMondays 19th, the 26th, laity, at both the September 2nd, 9th, 16th diocesan and national levels, needs to be engaged in Where: Immaculate Conception Cathedral in maintaining safe environments in the Church for chil- Ave Maria Hall dren and young people." USCCB Time: 5:30 PM

OurPlease new call fiscal the churchyear started and let on the July receptionist 1, 2020. know All adult if you vol- are Our Cathedral Faith Community offers its unteers are required planningto renew to t heirattend. training for Safe Envi- Best Wishes and Congratulations to ronmentContact Sisternow. JeannettePlease log if ontoyou have the Diocesanany questions website (4367251) at lcdiocese.org ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤. Elizabeth Salvador and Max Dugan WELCOME SafeOur CathedralEnvironment Parish will is happybe a ttohe welcome very bottom the following of the homewho who were United in Christian Marriage page. Returning users should use their existing user on July 18, 2020 have joined our Faith Community: name and password.Courtney If and you Michael have forgotten Williams your log in information pleaseAutumn contact and tech Justin support Brashear at 1-888-804-9643 or use the tool bar at the top of the log in page. New vol- ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ unteers will be able to set up an account. Our Lady Queen of Heaven Family Life Community Cen-

Welcome to ter offers discounts to parishioners of all Catholic churches our Cathedral For questions, please contact the Cathedral office at in the diocese. Members enjoy access to the gymnasium, Family! 436-7251. weight rooms, cardio equipment, aerobic classes and 25 meter

indoor heated swimming pool. Low monthly rates are $30/

single or $40/family with discount. Call our office for more Thank you to the many families who signed up for our Erin and Collin Seale information of come by for a tour and complimentary pass— Online Giving at our website: 4746814. immaculateconceptioncathedral.com ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presents convenience of online giving. It’s safe and secure, and We encourage those who wish to join our Parish to “Family to Family Education Course” beginning August 27th you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it complete a Family Registration form. You can (12 Tuesday nights), 5:308:00 PM, NAMI SWLA office, 715 goes! download the form from our website Ryan Street, Suite 203. No Cost. ...For families and friends of During these uncertain times you may also mail your do- (immaculateconceptioncathedral.com), or call the individuals with serious mental illness. nations to 935 Bilbo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 or church office (436-7251) and one will be mailed to drop them in the mail slot on our office door. you.

Active membership for school subsidy, wedding Offertory Collections: fees, etc. is determined by your registration status, July 19, 2020…$10,836.65 faithful attendance at Mass, and support of our parish through your contributions. (Collection—$8,652.65) (Online—$2,184)

The second collection next weekend will be for our Building Fund.

Movie night at the Ave Maria Hall In response to Governor Edwards’ for our Cathedral youth group call to fasting and prayer for the on Wednesday, July 29th at 5:30 end to Covid-19 and for a vaccine pm. to combat it, Laurie T. Cormier Please email our Youth Minister, (Regent - Court Lady of the Lake Mrs. Monica Broussard, at #695), Mary Alice Lauw [email protected] for more (Financial Secretary - Court information and to register. Space Lady of the Lake #695) of the is limited, so please register for Cathedral Parish Catholic this event. Daughters, Margaret Castille (Regent St. Theodore Court Thursday, July 30—available for the youth of our Dio- 2161), Rhonda Duhon (Vice- Re- cese: gent St. Theodore Court 2161) recently drove down to Cameron in separate vehicles Evenings of adoration and confession at Camp Karol and prayed for all CDA Courts, State Board Members, 1087 Bozo Road National Board Members, our parish, our state and our 7:00 to 8:15/8:30 pm nation. They prayed for our Bishop and our priests and Arrival will begin at 6:50 pm for protection against Storms during this Hurricane Sea- son. They enjoyed fellowshipped on the grounds of Our Night consist of.. Lady Start of the Sea. Bishop John Glen Provost re- - Adoration with Benediction quested pilgrimages to the Our Lady Star of the Sea in - Live Music March of 2020. - Confessions

Feel free to bring....(to use for your prayer time) - Bible - Rosary We are back on the radio! The Diocese of Lake - Journal Charles in association with Townsquare Media is happy to announce that the Sunday 9:30 AM Holy Precautions will be taken: Mass will be broadcast from the Cathedral of the * When you arrive you will get your temperatures checked Immaculate Conception. Tune in to radio stations and you must keep your mask on until you are in your KLCL-AM 1470 or KJEF-AM 1290 to join us. seat.

*Masks need to be worn at all times if you are not maintaining social distancing of 6 feet. Our assisted listening devices will soon be available Register by emailing names who will attend to for use in the church. We are missing a few so if you [email protected]. Space is limited, so have one of them at home, please return it to the Ca- you must register. thedral office.

We would like to determine how many people will be in need of the device. If you would like one, please call the office at 436-7251 and give your name and phone number or email us: Confirmation Preparation 2020-2021 [email protected].

th If your child is entering the 11 Grade and desires Due to COVID-19, we will provide the base device Confirmation, please follow the link here: and have the ear buds for sale so that you can safely https://forms.gle/ZoXmPhc2BHxRDbrQ7 use them over and over. More information will follow to enroll your student. The fee for the year is $20.00 once we have the system operational. to cover the cost of the book. Make checks payable to Immaculate Conception Cathedral and write “Confirmation 2020-2021” on the memo line. You may also pay online at immaculateconceptioncathedral.com and note Confir- mation 2020-2021. If you mail or drop off your enve- lope, please notate “Confirmation Attn: Deacon Fontenot”. Please enroll by or before July 31, 2020 so that we may plan accordingly.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception offers a Holy Hour of Reparation each Thursday from 11:00 PM to midnight.

“By His wounds we are healed” Isaiah 53:5

St. Martha St. Peter St. Ignatius of July 29 Chrysologus Loyola July 30 July 31

ATTENDING MASS DURING THE PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS/REMINDERS/SUGGESTIONS

 Per Bishop Provost: “The dispensation from the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligations remains in effect. Those experiencing symptoms should seek medical at- tention and remain at home.” August 1—Adoration and Exposition of  If you are not feeling well, or if someone in your the Blessed Sacrament—7:00 A.M. family is ill, please do not attend Mass. Extraordinary Form Mass—8:30 A.M.  Holy water is provided in small containers at each entrance. Please limit one per family so that eve- 33 Days to Morning Glory ryone may get one. Small Group Retreat  To adhere to social distancing, do not sit in the roped off pews. Want to transform your work, your marriage, your  Please wear a mask. family and your life, but don’t have time? Join us on  Please avoid touching the pews or other church August 5, 2020 as we begin a 33-day preparation for surfaces unnecessarily (ushers/volunteers must Marian Consecration. thoroughly disinfect after each Mass). For six weeks we will individually read about and re-  There will be separate communion lines for re- flect on four great Marian giants: St. Louis deMontfort, ceiving in the hand or on the tongue. St. Maximilian Kolbe, Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta,  No singing by the congregation is allowed. and Saint Pope John Paul II. They’ll teach us the secrets  No missalettes. to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus through the Heart  The sign of peace is temporarily suspended. of Mary.  Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are In our weekly meetings, Wednesdays from 6:00 not to distribute Communion. PM—7:30 PM. we’ll share our insights within our small group and then watch a 30 minute video by popular au-  Do not use the drinking fountain in the foyer of thor and speaker, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. the day chapel. If you’re looking for a simple way to be spiritually renewed, develop a deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and grow in holiness, join us. Whether you are participating for the first time, or wish to renew your Con- Given the circumstances, Bishop Provost is providing secration to Our Lady, you are welcome! this prayer for the use of the faithful: An Act of Spiritual Communion To register, call the Cathedral office at (337)436-7251 or Andrea Prejean at (337)540-9713. My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most So that we can order an accurate number of books, Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I please call before July 29. desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least Dates, Times and Location into my heart. I embrace You as if You are already Wednesday, 6:00 PM—7:30 PM: August 5, 12, 19, 26; there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me September 2, 9 in our Ave Maria Hall. Tuesday, Septem- to be separated from You. Amen. ber 15, 6:00 PM—Mass and Consecration Participant Book and Workbook—$20. Scholarships are (You may make this Act of Spiritual Communion any- available. time you need it and as often as you need it.)

Salus Populi Romani Protectress and Health of the Roman People Prayer for Safety in Hurricane Season

Prayer against the Coronavirus O God, Master of this passing world, Hear the hum- O Mary, you shine continuously along our journey ble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee as a sign of salvation and hope. obeyed Your order and returned to its former quie- tude. You are still the Master of the land and sea. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, We live in the shadow of a danger over which we who at the Cross were near to the pain of Jesus, have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry keeping your faith firm. giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy and overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our You, Salvation of the Roman people, know what land and spread chaos and disaster. we need, and we trust that you will provide for those needs so that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O celebration may return after this moment of trial. loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform our- memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem selves to the will of the Father and to do what Je- to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, sus tells us, He who took our sufferings upon Him- Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to self, and took up our sorrows to bring us, through plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. from the calamities common to this area and ani- mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heav- Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who enly Jerusalem where stormless eternity awaits us. are put to the test – and deliver us from every dan- Amen ger, O glorious and blessed Virgin. +The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder 2nd Bishop of Lafayette

READINGS FOR THE WEEK SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptism class must be attended before the cele- Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt bration of Baptism. These classes are held the 4th 13:31-35 Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November. Arrangements for celebration of Baptism Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; may be made by calling the parish office after having Mt 13:36-43 attended the Baptism Class. Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Arrangements should be made at least six (6) months before the wedding date by calling the parish office. An Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt appointment must be made for a pre-marriage inter- 13:47-53 view. Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS. 13:54-58 An ongoing process of formation and education is provided for anyone who is interested in inquiring Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, into the Roman Catholic faith. The RCIA process is 30-31, 33-34; Mt 14:1-12 available throughout the year to those who are seeking initiation into the church as well as for those non Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom Catholics seeking more information about the Ro- 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 man Catholic church. Information concerning partici- pation in the RCIA process may be obtained through the parish office.

Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY, July 25…(4:00 p.m.)—Dora Jean “Dori” Scalisi Rogers; Ione Vincent; Leneta Boudreaux; Special Intentions.

SUNDAY, July 26…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Ryan Skrnich; Marie Lupo; Francis Comeaux; Phyllis Penning; Jerry Scalisi; David “Lumpy” Griffin. (11:15)—Sgt. Andrew Courville. (5:00 P.M. Extraordinary Form)—Matthew Wyninger.

MONDAY, July 27… (12:05)—Bernard Leger. (5:30 p.m., Extraordinary Form)—James R. Williams.

TUESDAY, July 28…(12:05)—Tolentino Family (living & deceased).

WEDNESDAY, July 29…(12:05)—Yvonne Pharr.

THURSDAY, July 30..(12:05)—Judy Harris.

FRIDAY, July 31…..(12:05)—Norman Guedry.

SATURDAY, August 1…(4:00 p.m.)—Gladys & Delma Devillier; Julie Stutes Moon; Annette Pronia; Hidalgo & Fazzio Families (living & deceased); Leneta Boudreaux; Souls in Purgatory.

SUNDAY, August 2…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Bev Wise; Larry Miller; Yvonne Pharr; Robichaux & Robert Families; Dena & Fred Nodier; Con- cetta, & Curtis Cardone, Sr. & Curtis Cardone, Jr.; Velma & Dalbert Burleigh; Emmadell Bodin Hay; Paula Farris Auclair. (11:15)—Mabel & Lee Trahan. (5:00 P.M. Extraordinary Form)—Ann Tyrone Williams (living). Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill

Sondra Abraham; Rosa Adams; Sam Ange, Jr.; Jenna, Aden, Grace, David Babcock; James M. Bailey; Gloria Ben- nett; Charles Benoit; June Benoit; Donald Blanchard; Robert Boudreaux; Melanie Bowles; Chandra Broussard; Dean Broussard; Kylan Broussard; Stephen Broussard; Turner Brumby; Jerry Cain; Emily Carleton; Teresa Chapoy; Ada Cochran; Denise Collette; Thad Crouch; Betty Daigle; Wade Davis; Vickie Denison; Claudia Dyle; Charles Elter; Dee Elter; Bill Ferguson; Lamont Francisco; Carolyn Gauthreaux; Ty Griffen; Diane Hagerty; Gabriel Hardy; Michelle Hart; Mary Hebert; Stephanie Hinton; Brenda Hoback; Emery Hooper; Anne Hoyer; Jessica Hulin; Georgia Ieyoub; Mary Jeffers; Gary Johnson; Brice Jones; Darrel Jones; Hattie Kadlubar; Janet LaBiche; Cheryl Lecompte; Helen Lecompte; Sarah LeCompte; James Leger; Michael Lee; Della Lemaire; Melanie Lupo; Eliza- beth Louviere; Gail Mackey; Judy Marcantel; Jules Maust; Brett McCaughey; Barbara McCombs; Ray Miles; Elaine Morrow; Betty Mueller; Kenneth Newman; Larry Parker; Chris Percle; Ben Perry; Clifford Raleigh; Oliver “Rick” Richard; William P. Richard; Taylor Rock; Marian Rome; Lathan Russell; Rene Russell; Michael & Marie Sci- memi; Cammie Shaddock; Sue Spears; Jaxson Spikes; Chris Stemmann; Rob Stephens; Beau Styron; Darrell Sul- livan; Theresa Theriot; Warren Thomas; Betty Trahan; Charlie Viccellio; David Walsh; Aly and Riley Wilkins; Gay Young; Martha Young. If you would like to add or remove a name, please call the church office at 436-7251. Please let us know if your loved one has recovered or is deceased.

Prayer Intentions for July: PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Michael Buller, USN; Daniel Breaux, US Army; LTC Pope Francis: We pray that today's families may be John Harrell, US Army; LTC Steve Rodriguez, USAF; accompanied with love, respect and guidance. Rick Ruot, Army National Guard; James Shearman, US Army; Macy Shearman, USMC Reserve; Gunnery Sgt. Bishop Provost: Brady St. Romain, USMC; Collin Thigpen, US Army; For the recovery of the sick, the comfort of the dying in Hunter Thigpen, US Army; Anthony Viccellio, USAF; their final moments, and the reward of everlasting life for Jacob Vincent, USMC; Joseph Vincent, USMC the deceased, we pray to the Lord. If you would like to add someone to the list please email their name(s) to: [email protected]

We don’t need any bulletins mailed to us until further notice.

Thank you for all you do...stay safe!

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