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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. 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