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October 4, 2013 Vol. 51,ommentator No. 17 Serving the Diocese of Baton Rouge since 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org C ‘comfort my people’ Bishop Fabre appointed to Houma-Thibodaux diocese

By Barbara Chenevert The Catholic Commentator

It was a special moment – the sharing of a few laughs and some words of understanding between two bishops, one jovial and vi- vacious, the other shy and soft spoken. “I know a little about what it is like and the Spirit knows,” Baton Rouge Bishop Robert W. Muench told New Roads native Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, who had just been appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Bishop Fabre, in turn, smiled as he shared his new experience dealing with the press and the Vatican. “One thing you learn is nothing is ever final until it is in writing,” he said with a laugh. The two bishops, who in spite of their contrasting styles share a common bond, met briefly at the Catholic Life Center on Sept. 27. Earlier in the week, Pope Francis appointed 49-year-old Bish- op Fabre, who had been auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of New Orleans for the past six years, as the fourth bishop of the Houma-Thibodaux diocese. On a visit to Baton Rouge, Bishop Fabre said the message of Pope Francis resonates with him “personally and with my min- istry as bishop. “The pope is not changing any church teaching. What he is say- ing is we have to speak the truth, but we have to speak the truth in love. I appreciate the fact that the pope is saying you have to see the person. He has caused us to reflect on how we present church Bishop Robert W. Muench, left, and Bishop Shelton J. Fabre share a laugh when Bishop Fabre visited teaching,” Bishop Fabre said. the Catholic Life Center on Sept. 27. Bishop Fabre was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Houma- See Fabre page 22 Thibodaux on Sept. 23. By Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator

Finding God: Grace in tragedy

By Barbara Chenevert stroke and died two weeks later at the age through this together too,’ ” she said. The Catholic Commentator of 44. As for Kayla, who planned to attend “The circumstances are challenging nursing school in Dallas this fall, she has Kirklin Roberts wants to go to the but we try to look at it positively,” said put her life on hold to help the family, her homecoming dance, play on the lacrosse Kartina Roberts, Kirklin’s mother. “A lot mother said. “I don’t see it that way at team and return to life as a typical high of things I have to turn over to God. I’m all,” Kayla chimed in. “I am where I am school senior. not going to say I don’t worry, but I know supposed to be.” But the spreading cancer attacking where to put my trust.” Already struggling with the death his body is playing havoc on those plans, Kirklin, his mother and his sister, of a loved one and a serious illness, the although not on the spirit of this deter- Kayla, are not discouraged even though family also has to contend with finan- mined 17-year-old student at Catholic they are facing difficult times. cial difficulties. “We are without an -in High School. “I think we have a strong family come,” said Kartina Roberts, who works Diagnosed in August 2012 with renal bond,” Kartina Roberts said. “My hus- for the state Department of Education. cell carcinoma, Kirklin has been in and band used to say the kids and I have our She has used all of her leave time and Kartina, Kayla and Kirklin Roberts share a out of hospitals all year being treated own language. We depend on each other. doesn’t get paid if she doesn’t work. Her close bond that gives them the strength for the cancer that has now spread to When Kirklin was first diagnosed, I said husband has benefits, but she has not to go through treatment of Kirklin’s can- his lungs and spine. Then, less than two to them, ‘Just like we laugh together, we been able to receive them yet. But she is cer and the death of his father. Photo by Bar- months ago, his father suffered a massive will cry together if we have to. We will go See Kirklin page 21 bara Chenevert | The Catholic Commentator 2 The Catholic Commentator October 4, 2013

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POPE FRANCIS to canonize Pope John | Paul II and Blessed John XXIII on April 27. in the next issue Church has 35 doctors Page 4 The Catholic Church has first to be named by a pope, doctors. St. Pius V in 1568, when he The doctors of the church promulgated the Tridentine are not medical doctors and Latin Mass. don’t have Ph.Ds. Instead they It wasn’t until the 20th are ecclesiastical writers who century that any female have received the title of doc- saints were added to the list The Iberville Museum is currently tor because of the “great ad- of doctors. They are St. Te- hosting an exhibit celebrating 160 years vantage the whole church has resa of Avila, St. Therese of DOES GOD ALWAYS answer prayers? of Catholic education in Iberville Parish. derived from their doctrine,” according to Lisieux and St. Catherine of Siena. The final part of the How We Pray series Included in the exhibit are historic arti- the Catholic Encyclopedia. Doctors of the church must have emi- answers that question. Page 7 facts, articles and even some old letter Only 35 individuals – 31 men and 4 nent doctrine as shown in writings, a life of sweaters and desks. women – have been designated doctors significant sanctity and be declared a doc- LOUISIANA of the church during the past 2,000 years. tor by the church. Athough their writings PRIESTS GATH- A Tribute to Bishop Shelton J. Fabre The latest – Saints Hildegard of Binger are highly acclaimed, there is no declara- ER for a conven- – a special section. and John of Avila – were named doctors tion that the writings are without error. tion that is held by then Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 7, Other doctors of the church are St. once every four | index 2012. St. Hildegard was a German writer Albertus Magnus, St. Alphonsus Liguori, years. 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Page 21 Youth 14 mation. Later doctors were named by var- ter Chrysologus, St. Peter Damian and St. ious popes. St. Thomas Aquinas was the Robert Bellarmine. | Pray for those who pray for us Look for Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. The CaThoLiC CommenTaTor Oct. 6 Rev. Rubin Reynolds Oct. 13 Rev. Robert F. Stine Dcn. Michael F. Thompson Dcn. Alfred P. Zeringue aT your LoCaL ouTLeTs inCLuding: Sr. Joan Laplace CSJ Sr. Ancilla Marie MC ✔ Albertsons on Government St., Bluebonnet Blvd. and College Dr. in Oct. 7 Rev. Anthony J. Russo Oct. 14 Rev. Martin N. Thanh ICM Baton Rouge and in Denham Springs Dcn. J. Thomas Traylor Dcn. Henry J. Zeringue ✔ Alexander’s Highland Market in Baton Rouge Br. Warren Laudumiey SC Sr. M. Vida Marija MC ✔ Ascension Books & Gifts in Gonzales Oct. 8 Rev. Amal Raj Savarimuthu IMS Oct. 15 Rev. Frank M. Uter ✔ Benedetto’s Market in Addis Dcn. John W. Veron Dcn. 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Maria Cloessner remembers spending one particular summer putting desks together, the final #1 Muffoletta in Baton Rouge! touches as Most Blessed Sacra- Variety of Sandwich Trays! Serves up to 20. ment School prepared to open in Phone orders welcome. 1980. Today, she stands as the archi- Anthony’s Italian Deli tect of the school’s greatest suc- 10248 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 272-6817 | Mon. - Sat. 9:30 am - 6 pm cess. MBS was designated a Nation- al Blue Ribbon School this past week, a prestigious honor award- ed annually by the U. S. Depart- New Orleans-Style Shutters ment of Education. www.spshutters.com 225-292-2278 “I am extremely excited,” said Cloessner, who has served at the school since it opened 34 years 225-292-2278 ago, including the past 27 as prin- cipal. “I’m so proud of our teachers, Most Blessed Sacrament School librarian Ellen Manint, left, and teach- students and parents,” added er’s assistant Ann Bergeron react to the news that Most Blessed Sacra- Cloessner, who spent the bet- ment School has been designated a Blue Ribbon School. Photo by Debbie ter part of the past week sport- Shelley | The Catholic Commentator ing blue toenails in honor of the award. “It’s everybody, it’s not must meet stringent academic re- have worked so hard.” me.” quirements as set by the U.S. De- “I feel like we need to chal- Most Blessed Sacrament, partment of Education, including lenge the students and not just which has an enrollment of 520 students in grades 3-8 ranking in settle for mediocre,” she added. Visit our showroom at 6032 Crestmount Dr., Baton Rouge students, is the first elementary the top 15 percent in either na- “But we go beyond that. We still school in the diocese to receive tional or statewide standardized must be here for the students that the honor. Previously, Catho- testing. Students in the Diocese need the extra help. It’s not about lic High School and St. Joseph’s of Baton Rouge take the national being an elitist school.” Academy have been selected Blue Terra Nova test in the spring. Cloessner said one of the chal- St. Isidore celebrating Ribbon schools. “We well exceeded (standards) lenges is to reach out to students “It makes it more sweet,” she across the board,” said Cloess- and pepper their textbook learn- rd Octoberfest Fa said. “It’s nice to know you are the ner, adding that students at ing with practical experience. 53 ir first. You can always say you are a each grade level had to meet the She believes they accomplish that October 11, 12 & 13 Blue Ribbon school.” standard and that the aggregate goal through a variety of activi- Most Blessed Sacrament was school average was not consid- ties, including an annual world’s Fri., Oct. 11: 6-11 p.m. Friday Night Music one of 50 private schools to re- ered. fair where students must learn Babin Boogie Band ceive the award nationally and “We have strong academics,” about foreign countries. Sat., Oct. 12: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 7-11 p.m. the only one from Louisiana. A she said. “We hold our students to Stability in faculty has also Sun., Oct. 13: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. total of 286 schools were hon- high standards.” played a factor in the school’s suc- Sat. Night Music ored. Additionally, schools must cess, she said, adding that some • Food and Drinks Burnhouse “The Catholic Schools Office offer foreign language to sev- of the teachers attended MBS • Live Auction 2-5 p.m. applauds Most Blessed Sacra- enth- and eighth-grade students, as students and some teachers Sunday 3 p.m. Road House Band ment’s recognition,” said Dr. according to Department of who have previously left have re- • Games and Rides 7-10 p.m. Melanie Verges, superintendent Education guidelines. MBS stu- turned. Saturday & Sunday of schools for the Diocese of Ba- dents take Spanish in those two “They make a strong commit- for All Various Talent Groups ton Rouge. “Such an honor is years as part of their curriculum, ment to the school,” she said. • Sunday Food FeSt merited through outstanding Cloessner said. Perhaps the most significant will perform work in fulfilling the vision of She said the application pro- factor, however, is the school and Cooking Contests evangelizing hearts, educating cess began in November and that its faculty have become the cor- Friday 5:30 p.m. minds and embracing the future the school was notified in Janu- nerstone of the neighborhood. $10,000 for the students served through ary it had been selected by a re- Cloessner said many of the staff & $1,000 Gumbo the years. We are grateful to the view panel as one of the finalists. live in the area and are active in Saturday 11:30 a.m. many stakeholders who have sup- Another application was submit- Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cash Raffles Jambalaya ported and continue to support ted to the Department of Educa- parish. 55”LED the school’s mission – parents, tion in February, which made for “It’s a bond with the commu- Horseshoe Tournament parishioners and community a summer of anxiety, awaiting nity,” she said. “They feel like they TV Sat. 1 p.m. members – and congratulate the word. are part of the community.” Sun. 12:30 p.m. administration and staff for their “This is so fulfilling,” Cloessner said the school will St. Isidore Church, 5657 Thomas Rd. at Plank Rd. outstanding accomplishment.” Cloessner said. “All of the be honored during a ceremony Baton Rouge/Baker • 225-775-8850 Potential Blue Ribbon schools teachers, parents and students Nov. 18-19 in Washington, D.C. 4 The Catholic Commentator national | international October 4, 2013 Pope says focus on morality can obscure Gospel message VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In a lengthy “Proclamation in a missionary style fo- among other ideologies.” man congregations are mediators; they are and wide-ranging interview with one of his cuses on the essentials, on the necessary Pope Francis also spoke extensively not middlemen or managers.” Jesuit confreres, Pope Francis spoke with things,” he said. “We have to find a new bal- about his approach to church governance. In matters of belief rather than gover- characteristic frankness about the perils of ance; otherwise even the moral edifice of the “Many think that changes and reforms nance, Pope Francis said that the pope and overemphasizing Catholic teaching on sex- church is likely to fall like a house of cards, can take place in a short time,” the pope said. bishops share authority with the laity. ual and medical ethics; the reasons for his losing the freshness and fragrance of the “I believe that we always need time to lay the “The church is the people of God on the deliberate and consultative governing style; Gospel. foundations for real, effective change. And journey through history,” he said. “Thinking and his highest priority for the church today. “The proposal of the Gospel must be this is the time of discernment. with the church, therefore, is my way of be- The pope’s remarks appeared in an in- more simple, profound, radiant. It is from “Sometimes discernment instead urg- ing a part of this people. And all the faithful, terview with Jesuit Father Antonio Spadaro, this proposition that the moral consequenc- es us to do precisely what you had at first considered as a whole, are infallible in mat- editor of the Italian journal La Civilta Cat- es then flow.” thought you would do later. And that is what ters of belief.” tolica. The interview, conducted in August, The pope reaffirmed one of his major happened to me in recent months,” he add- The pope quickly added that “we must be was the basis for a 12,000-word article pub- themes: the need for mercy rather than ed, though without specifying the action in very careful not to think that this ‘infallibil- lished Sept. 19 in the U.S. magazine Ameri- judgment when approaching sin. question. itas’ of all the faithful I am talking about in ca, and simultaneously in other Jesuit publi- “The thing the church needs most today The pope described the evolution of his the light of Vatican II is a form of populism. cations in other languages. is the ability to heal wounds and to warm governing style, starting with his appoint- No; it is the experience of ‘holy mother the According to the editor of America, Jesu- the hearts of the faithful. It needs nearness, ment at age 36 as superior of the Argentine hierarchical church,’ as St. Ignatius called it, it Father Matt Malone, Pope Francis person- proximity,” he said. province of the Jesuits. the church as the people of God, pastors and ally reviewed the article and approved its “The church sometimes has locked itself “My authoritarian and quick manner people together.” publication. up in small things, in small-minded rules. of making decisions led me to have serious Among the other topics the pope ad- “We cannot insist only on issues related The most important thing is the first proc- problems and to be accused of being ultra- dressed in the interview was the challenge to abortion, gay marriage and the use of lamation: Jesus Christ has saved you,” the conservative,” Pope Francis said, adding, “I of finding a more visible role for women in a contraceptive methods,” the pope said in pope said. have never been a right-winger. It was my church with an all-male priesthood. the interview, noting that he had been “rep- “The confessional is not a torture cham- authoritarian way of making decisions that “I am wary of a solution that can be re- rimanded” for failing to speak often about ber,” he said, “but the place in which the created problems.” duced to a kind of ‘female machismo,’ be- those topics. “It is not necessary to talk Lord’s mercy motivates us to do better. Later, as archbishop of Buenos Aires, he cause a woman has a different makeup than about these issues all the time. “Those who today always look for dis- adopted another approach, meeting often a man,” he said. “The church cannot be her- “The dogmatic and moral teachings of ciplinarian solutions, those who long for with his auxiliary bishops. self without the woman and her role. The the church are not all equivalent,” the pope an exaggerated doctrinal ‘security,’ those “I believe that consultation is very im- woman is essential for the church. Mary, a added. “The church’s pastoral ministry can- who stubbornly try to recover a past that portant,” the pope said, noting his estab- woman, is more important than the bish- not be obsessed with the transmission of a no longer exists – they have a static and in- lishment as pope of the so-called Group of ops. I say this because we must not confuse disjointed multitude of doctrines to be im- ward-directed view of things,” Pope Francis Eight advisory panel of cardinals. “I want to the function with the dignity.” posed insistently. said. “In this way, faith becomes an ideology see that this is a real, not ceremonial con- Pope Francis, whose simple way of cel- sultation.” ebrating Mass has attracted criticism from With respect to the Vatican bureaucracy, traditionalist Catholics, also took up the whose reform he has made a clear priority of controversial subject of liturgy. his six-month old pontificate, Pope Francis Pope Benedict XVI’s 2007 decision to lift pointed to the need to devolve more author- most restrictions on celebrating the Triden- ity to local churches. tine Mass was “was prudent and motivated Some Vatican offices “run the risk of be- by the desire to help people who have this coming institutions of censorship,” he said. sensitivity,” Pope Francis said. “What is “It is amazing to see the denunciations for worrying, though, is the risk of the ideolo- lack of orthodoxy that come to Rome. I think gization of the (old Mass), it’s exploitation.” the cases should be investigated by the local The pope also said that the liturgical re- bishops’ conferences, which can get valuable form that followed in the wake of the 1962- assistance from Rome. These cases, in fact, 65 Second Vatican Council is “absolutely are much better dealt with locally. The Ro- irreversible.” Pope sets April 27 for canonization

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Recognizing biographies and highlighted the “service that Blessed John XXIII and John Paul II to peace” and the impact both popes had have widespread reputations for holiness “inside and outside the Christian commu- and that years of studying their lives and nity” at times of great cultural, political actions have proven their exceptional vir- and religious transformation. tue, Pope Francis announced he would The testimonies of their lives, “com- ct p m declare his two predecessors saints at a pletely dedicated to proclaiming the Gos- O . 27, 2013 • 1:00 – 6:00 . . single ceremony April 27. pel, shine in the church and reverberate The pope made the announcement in the history of the world as examples of Sept. 30 at the end of an “ordinary pub- hope and light,” the cardinal said. lic consistory,” a gathering of cardinals Blessed John Paul, known as a globe- and promoters of the sainthood causes trotter who made 104 trips outside Italy, of the two late popes. The consistory served as pope from 1978 to 2005 and was took place in the context of a prayer ser- beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on Divine vice in Latin and included the reading of Mercy Sunday, May 1, 2011. Blessed John brief biographies of the two sainthood XXIII, known particularly for convoking candidates. the Second Vatican Council, was pope Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect of the from 1958 to 1963; Blessed John Paul be- Congregation for Saints’ Causes, read the atified him in 2000. October 4, 2013 family life The Catholic Commentator 5 St. Paul advises couples about marital roles in Book of Ephesians

By Debbie Shelley Pope Pius XI saw the erosion of the fam- The Catholic Commentator ily and responded by writing the encyclical letter on Christian marriage, “Casti Con- The most common complaint to mar- nubi” in 1930. In it the pope states, “For riage and family counselors from husbands if the man is the head, the woman is the is, “She doesn’t respect me” and wives is, heart, and as he occupies the chief place in “He doesn’t choose me,” according to Dr. ruling, so she may and ought to claim for Brant Pitre, professor of sacred Scripture herself the chief place in love.” Pope Pius at Notre Dame Seminary. St. Paul gave the said, for the good of the family, the heart solution to these problems in Ephesians must not be separated from the head. Pitre 5:29-33, Pitre stated during his DVD pre- noted that without the head or the heart, sentation “Wives Do What?!: Ephesians 5 the body dies. and St. Paul’s Life-Changing Vision of the Attendees listen to a presentation, “Wives Do What?!” at Immaculate Conception References to the head and heart reso- Christian Family” Sept. 17 at Immaculate Church in Denham Springs on Sept. 17. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator nated with couples attending the program. Conception Church in Denham Springs. Angie and Robert Trahan, who have Pitre pointed out that on the feast of the of men and women (Eph. 21). Blessed Pope jection of wife to husband in its degree and been married for 20 years, said they Holy Family, if the long form of St. Paul’s John Paul II stated that “the source of this manner may vary according to the differ- were “doing too much” when raising their Letter to the Colossians is read, people may reciprocal submission lies in Christian pi- ent conditions of the persons, place and children and each gave directions in the hear, and bristle at, the words, “Wives, be etas and its expression is love (Man and time. In fact, if the husband neglects his household. Now that their children are subordinate to your husbands, as is prop- Woman He Created Them, 473).” duty, it falls to the wife to take his place in grown, the Trahans are “rediscovering er to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, Within mutual submission there are directing the family. But the structure of their marriage.” and avoid any bitterness toward them. roles for husbands and wives, said Pitre. the family and its fundamental law, estab- Angie Trahan said when both spouses Children, obey your parents in everything, When St. Paul writes for wives to submit lished and confirmed by God, must always try to act as the head or heart “something for this is pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, do to their husband, Pitre stated wives should and everywhere be maintained intact.” gets lost on both sides.” not provoke your children, so they may not have a Christian view of the word submis- St. Paul’s message to husbands is to not Robert Trahan said, “We still have roles become discouraged.” sion (submissio, “under” the “mission” of abuse their leadership role in the home, but in the family. The primary roles are from To put St. Paul’s teaching in context, her husband). The husband is “head” of the to love their wives, just as Christ loved the God.” spouses should see that St. Paul called the wife, as Christ is the head of the church. church and gave himself up for her. Erica Smith, who attended the program Colossians to renounce pagan immorality, The presenter said husbands work for their Pitre highlighted St. Chyrsotome’s with her husband, Tim, said being the which, Pitre stated, included abortion, the wives’ sanctification, as Christ is the Sav- teachings on husband’s Christ-like love heart of the home means supporting and Roman government paying citizens to pro- ior of the church. The wife submits, in the for their wives: “Even if you must undergo respecting husband and God. create and sacrificing of children to gods. words of Pope Pius XI, “not in the sense of countless struggles on her behalf and have Tim Smith said he was reminded about Pitre explained St. Paul begins his dis- a slave, but as a companion.” all kinds of things to endure and suffer, you his role as spiritual leader of the family. course on marriage by urging them to “be When two people try to direct, there is must not refuse. Even if you suffer all this, “A spiritual leader loves his wife and subject to one another out of reverence for discord, Pitre said. you have still not done as much as Christ looks after her sanctity,” Robert Smith Christ.” This is based on the equal dignity Pope Pius also stated, “Again, this sub- has for the church.” said. Family caregivers respect life year-round

s Respect Life Month rolls cherishing life. Bergoglio, head of the Archdio- to call them by name. It means around each October, I For example, in his homily cese of Buenos Aires, and rabbi taking care of the weakest and Arealize that one of the joys marking the feast of St. Thomas Abraham Skorka. supporting their trembling knees, of working with family caregivers on July 3, Pope Francis reflected “There are many who aban- in the certainty that what we do is being able to point out to them on Jesus telling Thomas to touch don those that fed them, who for the least of our brothers and that often what they’re doing is his wounded hands and side. educated them, who wiped their sisters we do for Jesus himself.” more than they realize they’re “We need to touch the wounds bottoms. It hurts me; it makes Caregiving is generous and doing. of Jesus,” the pope said. “We me weep inside,” wrote then-Car- concrete. Over the years, I’ve heard a must caress the wounds of Jesus, dinal Bergoglio. “God must be lot of caregivers say, “I used to we need to bind the wounds of very fond of the old because those Caregiving is pro-life. do (insert activity here), but now Jesus with tenderness, we have who are pious with their parents Dodds and his late wife, Monica, ...” referring to the sacrifices they to kiss the wounds of Jesus, and are showered with blessings.” were the founders of the Friends had to make to care for a loved this literally. Just think of what He also said that “crossing the of St. John the Caregiver. He one. happened to St. Francis when he threshold of the faith ... means can be contacted at BillDodds@ They used to volunteer for Your Family embraced the leper? The same approaching every person who YourAgingParent.com. this or that cause, or sing in the thing that happened to Thomas: lives on the edge of existence and church choir, or host the extend- Bill Dodds His life changed.” ed family for Thanksgiving din- When family caregivers ner, or send out Christmas cards, about the pontiff telephoning “touch the wounds” of those they attend daily Mass during Lent, “ordinary” people and having a care for, when they offer help in Honor Those We Love. hold down a full-time job. friendly chat with them. What so many ways, they’re doing what GARDENS OF MEMORY &FUNERAL HOME -CREMATORY -MAUSOLEUMS Now they take care of a you may not have noticed is that the pope describes and encourag- spouse, a parent, a child with during the six months since he es. Their life is changed. special needs. 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Here is suggests repetition and been married outside the a short questionnaire regarding your my question: In both the Nicene Creed prompts the logical ques- church gives up going to 1979 marriage. The priest would then and the Apostles’ Creed, we say that tion, “When did Jesus ever Mass at all, feeling that submit this paperwork to your diocesan Jesus “rose again” from the dead; the rise before?” But another it is pointless since they marriage tribunal for a determination of word “again” puzzles me – did Jesus rise meaning – acceptable and have separated them- what is called technically the “Absence twice? (McFarland, Wis.) often used – is “anew;” selves from participating of Canonical Form” – i.e., a decision and so we say, “The man fully. But being present that the 1979 marriage ceremony did Every week, several questions are tripped and fell, but he got at the Eucharist, besides not “count” in the eyes of the Catholic submitted from readers across right up again,” or “I woke offering comfort and Church. This normally has a very short Athe country to be answered in up during the night, but I guidance in life’s chal- turnaround, a few weeks maybe – not the this column. Given the space limita- rolled over and went back lenges, can also prompt full-scale annulment process, since your tions, I am forced to select only one or to sleep again.” people to regularize their 1979 ceremony never was recognized by two. When making that choice, I try So Jesus rose only Question Corner status in the church so the church as valid. Having done this, to gauge which ones might be on most once, on Easter Sunday. as to be eligible to take you would then be free to be married in a people’s minds. The problem, of course, He lived once, he died Father Kenneth Doyle Communion. Catholic ceremony, with a Mass if you so is that there is a built-in bias: I see things once, and now he lives If you have not done so choose. through the prism of my own mind. If again. yet, you should first receive the sacrament an issue has never occurred to me, I of penance. Tell the priest of your 1979 FATHER DOYLE is chancellor for public can’t imagine how it could be creating I was married outside the church marriage outside the church, as well as information and a pastor in the Diocese a problem for anyone else. And so for in 1979. In 2003, I was divorced. any other serious matters since the time of Albany, N.Y. Send questions to Father months, I have resisted responding to QI am a practicing Catholic and of your last confession. Then, having been Kenneth Doyle askfatherdoyle@gmail. the question you have raised, simply attend Mass regularly. 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By Debbie Shelley for knee surgery. After DiFulco prayed with her, Moreau’s The Catholic Commentator knee pain went away, and she canceled the surgery. DiFul- co also prayed with Moreau about her estranged relation- Does God always answer prayers? Yes, say many peo- ship with her sister. Within a week, Moreau’s relationship ple, who believe the bigger question is “How does God an- with her sister was restored. swer prayer?” because it’s a journey. Prayers are even answered in a beautiful and power- “To God be the power, hon- ful way as people are dying, DiFulco noted. Family friend, or and glory. Now and forever. Dalton Landry of Pierre Part, said DiFulco prayed at the Amen!” said Tessie DiFulco in bedside of his sister, Vivian LeRay, as she was dying. Le- reflecting on how her life signifi- Ray sensed the strong faith in DiFulco’s prayers and died cantly changed after she was in a car peacefully, said Landry. He stated he felt Jesus spared Di- accident in 1985. She was in a coma Fulco so she could bring healing and comfort to others. for 2 1/2 months and in the hospital DiFulco said the words for her prayers come through for 4 1/2 months. Yet, she said, “The an outpouring of the Holy Spirit. How We Pray Jim and Tessie DiFulco pray the rosary in their prayer gar- accident that nearly killed me saved While waiting for prayers to be answered, DiFulco Fourth in a Series den. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator my life.” She said she is close to Jesus urged people to: be still in solitude and in silence, trust, and is aware of her blessings. be aware, reflect, seek, be open and wait for God’s answer. People might anxiously wonder where God is when fac- DiFulco attributes her recovery to a nationwide chain “For sure God may not answer some of my prayers in ing cancer. However, Babin said God woke her one night of prayers and the support of her parents. the desired way of the recipient. I have come to know that during her second bout with the disease saying, “You’re Having suffered brain injury, DiFulco, an employment he sees the big picture, and truly knows what is best. He going to be OK.” She rested in his words. God confirmed specialist for people with disabilities at Catholic Charities may have special gifts awaiting the person for enduring a his promises through overwhelming support from priests of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, is compassionate toward hardship. Only he knows.” such as Father Matt Dupré, former pastor of St John; Fa- the disabled and works to improve their lives. DiFulco has DiFulco illustrated this point by talking about her trip ther Matt Lorrain, current pastor of St. John; and Father coordinated the building of 25: 21 which were directed by to Lourdes. She went through the sacred bath hoping to be Joseph Arogyasami, former priest for the Diocese of Baton Mac Buhler, and two supervised by Bob Babin. Other vol- cured of her injury, which did not happen. Grieved, she, Rouge who now serves in the Houma-Thibodaux Diocese. unteers helped. nevertheless, knew she would be OK. Babin said, “It is wonderful to live in such a loving, car- DiFulco also has a strong intercessory prayer ministry “I do have a disability. Apparently I was not ready to ing community like St. John. God continues to answer all through email and personal prayer. She has a prayer room be healed. I do not want to change who I have become – of our prayers.” and a prayer garden developed by her husband, Jim. my 28 years with disability. I do not know who I would be Babin’s recent surgery was successful, ans she is cancer DiFulco said she has seen God at work as she’s prayed without one,” DiFulco said. free. In thanks, she is involved in her church parish. She for many people facing trials. DiFulco prayed with Kayla God not only answers prayers, but walks with people started a bereavement committee, counts collection mon- Moscona, who, with her husband, Brian, were told by their through their difficulties, said Beverly Babin, a member of ey, serves on the prayer lines and is a eucharistic adorer. doctor that they could have problems conceiving children. St. John the Baptist Church in Brusly. To have prayers answered, people must believe, said Not long after DiFulco and Moscona prayed, Kayla Mosco- Babin was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004 and Babin. She stated when people think there is nowhere to na conceived. They are expecting their child in February. had a lumpectomy. She was diagnosed with cancer in the go, they should turn to the only person who can answer DiFulco also prayed for Paula Moreau, who was scheduled same breast this past summer and had a mastectomy. their prayers – God. Lessons from a tragic fire on the boardwalk hen you’re in school to help her down the stairs. I There are moments from that what had happened to her? playing hooky is held her oxygen tank and waited day I will think about the rest Would I have questioned a deci- Wfrowned upon. The until someone she knew arrived. of my life. Ten minutes before sion to not turn around? same is true as an adult, but I continued down the street and the first call to 911, my wife was You never know when mem- adults have something students back onto the boardwalk. The standing in the spot where they orable moments will occur. It’s do not. We have vacation time. smoke was incredibly thick. Hav- say the fire began. I know she important to be a good person, It’s because of that wonderful ing seen the cause up close, I still would have been safe, but would even in moments you think are “get out of work free” card that felt there was no danger. it have happened differently if disposable. 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By Barbara Chenevert the image. “It is the Holy Spirit can be rushed. The thin layer of part of the Catholic faith, and er to reveal the icon, he said, ‘My The Catholic Commentator that guides our hands. Obedi- translucent paint must dry before they are something that most icon is not finished. I concentrat- ence, because we do not choose the next layer and the next and people know little about, Paren- ed so hard on making it perfect Iconography is not about pro- the colors, the composition, the the next – sometimes as many as ton said. St. Aloysius was asked to that every day when the group ducing a perfect picture, not even hair or face. We don’t even choose 10 or 12 layers. And all this paint co-host the event because of the went to prayer and Mass, I would a perfect icon. It is about prayer, the board or the type of paints,” builds up to an opaque finish with art already in its church. stay and work. Perhaps if I prayed obedience and patience, said lo- said East, who works at St. Aloy- no visible brush strokes. “Iconography has a very long more it would be finished.’ That cal iconographer Rebecca East. sius Church in Baton Rouge. It in- St. Aloysius has teamed up history and established rules,” unfinished icon was so beautiful. It is prayer because the ico- volves patience because the icon with the Diocesan Year of Faith East said. “Everything, especially It truly spoke to me and pulled nographer must be in touch with takes many strokes with a small, Committee to give local people colors and poses, has a meaning me into the image. I knew that the Holy Spirit and the person of size 6, watercolor brush. Nothing a glimpse into the ancient art and purpose. We must be true to I wanted to try to do that,” East of iconography. “Praying with the drawing that we are given and said. Icons, Bringing Faith and Art the colors that are demanded. We East said the iconographer Together” is a workshop planned may not add nor subtract,” she prays before each work session, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. continued. adding she likes to have silence 13 at St. Aloysius, 2025 Stuart That is one reason the terms or quiet music when she works. “I Ave. Raymond Calvert, a native write or copy are often used in have been known to talk out loud of New Orleans and a highly ac- iconography rather than paint- to the person being portrayed claimed iconographer, will give ing or drawing. “God is speaking to ask for help with a particular WELLNESS DAY the main presentation, followed through the picture so you are stroke or fold, or eye, or highlight. by a self-guided tour of icons by writing what God is saying,” East I know it will never be perfect be- “Before and After They Forget” local iconographers and icons al- said. cause I am not perfect. But I do ready located at St. Aloysius. It’s not like an artist who sits ask the Holy Spirit to help me do The presentation is in conjunc- down to do a landscape. This art my very best.” November 2, 2013 | 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM tion with the Year of Faith, which form is a prayer, Parenton said. “Every icon teaches me some- St. James Place | Rev. Dr. Kathleen Rusnak ends in November. Pope Emeri- The brushes are guided by the thing, a new stroke, a new color, a tus Benedict XVI, in proclaiming Holy Spirit, and the individual is new way to see something. Most Wellness Day is designed to give caregivers and healthcare professionals this Year of Faith, cited the con- the instrument. importantly, however, each icon a day of free education. Free health screenings and lunch will be provided. nection between religion and art East recalled the first time teaches me a deeper prayer expe- Four hours of social work CEUs will be offered. and the influence one had on the she saw an icon up close was in rience,” East said. Please join us for a fun day of education and support. other, said Rhonda Parenton, di- 1997 when an RCIA team mem- She said the finished icon is rector of the Office of Evangeliza- ber was leading a discussion on placed in a space of honor with a REGISTER NOW AT ALzBR.ORG tion and Catechesis. Iconography prayer and brought an icon he candle to invite prayer. was chosen for the presentation had worked on while on a retreat. Calvert, who is giving the pre- OR cALL (225)334-7494 because icons are very much a “As he folded back the paper cov- sentation at the workshop, grad- uated from Tulane University and has a master’s in theological studies from Notre Dame Semi- nary. In the field of icons, he stud- NOW IS THE TIME ied with master iconographer Philip Zimmerman of Pennsylva- nia. His work on icons, banners and stained glass are featured in Don and Carl of Mr. D’s say don’t wait for several churches in the state in- disaster to strike. 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By Barbara Chenveret of houma-thibodaux The Catholic Commentator

When Father Charles Chuk- wuani left his native Nigeria to study canon law in the United States, he found a change of en- vironment that was “full of ex- citement, full of promises but having its own challenges.” The first challenge was a lack of enough funds to pay the tui- tion needed at The Catholic Uni- versity. So he switched to How- ard University where he studied social work instead, which he said was “close to what a priest does” and worked as a graduate assistant. He received a master’s degree with a 3.9 point average and is now working toward his PhD. But again financial issues entered the picture forcing him to look for a Father Charles Chukwuani blesses rosaries for Chaplain Janet Hog- job. After performing a year of strom to give to patients at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center at residency at Georgetown Hos- Bluebonnet. Father Chukwuani, a native of Nigeria and the Catholic A Tribute to pital, he began searching for a chaplain for the two Baton Rouge General hospitals, celebrated the job. His resume caught the eye 25th anniversary of his ordination on Sept. 28. Photo by Barbara Chenevert | The of a chaplain at the Baton Rouge Catholic Commentator Bishop General, and the rest is history. He now serves as the Catholic ministers with a keen sense of receiving academic honors. shelton J. FaBre chaplain for the two hospitals of humor, says he likes “being able At one point he asked to take the Baton Rouge General Medical to help those who are sick.” He a leave from the seminary to help A special section of the Catholic Commentator Center. said because his accent is dif- his family who was struggling to October 18, 2013 On Sept. 28, Father Chuk- ferent, some patients appreciate put so many children through wuani joined his hospital com- him more and want to explore college. He got a teaching job at On October 30, 2013 Bishop shelton munity in celebrating the 25th and ask a lot of questions about the College of the Immaculate Joseph FaBre, native of New Roads and a anniversary of his ordination to his homeland. Conception, but when he went priest previously in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, the priesthood at a Mass pre- “Some of them don’t have to the diocese to get permission will be installed as the 4th Bishop of the Diocese of sided over by Bishop Robert W. family members visit. The emo- to take a leave, he said they re- Houma-Thibodaux. In the octoBer 18 issue of Muench. tional support is part of the heal- sponded, “he was one of the best the catholic commentator there will be a special Father Chukwuani said he ing process,” he said. seminarians they have,” and to section of congratulations and well wishes to him as has always desired to be a priest, Hailing from the Diocese of his surprise, tore up the permis- he makes the transition from auxiliary bishop of the and that will continue for the Enugu in Nigeria, Father Chuk- sion papers. Archdiocese of New Orleans to his new flock as bishop next 25 years. wuani is one of nine children all He remained in the seminary of the Bayou Country. “I’m interested in being a of whom have received college and was ordained in September The section will feature information about priest. I’m not ambitious. I look degrees. “My father was a disci- of 1988. Bishop Fabre, including his previous accomplishments forward to being holier, more plinarian to the core. My mom’s After being assigned to sev- and assignments, as well as his vision for the future of committed and more available to word was law. But they would let eral churches in Nigeria, he was the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. the people of God. I look forward us know why we had to do what asked by the bishop to go to a The Diocese of Baton Rouge encompasses 12 to being happier and healthier and we did. My father was the head church where armed robbers civil parishes with a population of more than 200,000 improve on who I am,” he said. teacher and catechist in our vil- had besieged the church parish, Catholics. This is an opportunity for your business Currently Father Chukwuani lage. Before that, he was a police beating up the priest. The Notre to be exposed in print and online, as you take part in sees as many as 50 patients a day officer,” he said. Dame sisters who were serving expressing warm sentiments to Bishop Fabre in his new at Baton Rouge General’s Blue- Father Chukwuani said he there ran off, and the church was ministry. bonnet branch alone. It is chal- wanted to be a priest since he about to be closed. lenging to be the only priest for was altar boy running around But he said he was able to two hospitals, he said. When he the parish house. The priest saw fortify the church facilities with ad Deadline is Wednesday, oct. 9. started, his Sundays would be- that in me and thought I would fences and bring peace back phone 225-387-0983 | Fax 225-336-8710 gin at 6 a.m. when he would start be priest material. He said he to the church parish. He also email Wanda [email protected]; or seeing patients and bring them took the entrance exam for the brought the sisters back. penny [email protected]. Eucharist. He would celeberate minor seminary and told God if As a reward the bishop of- 9 a.m. Mass at Bluebonnet, then he wanted him to be a priest he fered him the opportunity to dart over to the Mid-City branch had to help him pass the exam. study canon law in America. for the 11 a.m. Mass and then see He passed and at the age of 15 Asked if he would return to patients there. He said volunteer he began his journey to priest- Nigeria, Father Chuckwuani said ministers of holy Communion hood. there is no place like home. But thecatholiccommentator.org from the churches now some- Along the way he took many he said he would follow “whatev- facebook.com/theCatholicCommentator times help on Sundays. challenging exams, passing after er is the mission of God, you put P. o. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4746 1800 S. 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By Peter Finney Jr. eight cardinals appointed by Pope archbishops in the U.S. and Can- Mass and preach at the Louisi- Clarion Herald Francis to advise him on possible ada in preparation for a meeting ana Priests’ Convention, Cardinal reforms of the Roman Curia, said with the pope that was scheduled O’Malley said he did not know NEW ORLEANS – Boston Sept. 18 he has received exten- for Oct. 1-3. what to expect as a result of the Cardinal Sean O’Malley, one of sive feedback from cardinals and In New Orleans to celebrate gathering in Rome. Cardinal O’Malley said the group of eight cardinals were scheduled to meet among them- Diocese of Baton Rouge selves at the end of September. Asked what his expectations were for the cardinals’ delibera- High School Open House tions, Cardinal O’Malley smiled and said: “I don’t know. Obvious- Information: www.csobr.org ly, there’s been many surprises in RedemptoRiSt high Thursday, October 10 the last few months, and I think Baton Rouge 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. there’ll be more of the same.” Cardinal O’Malley said he was 225-357-0936 Open to 6th – 12th graders and their “very surprised and honored” rhsbr.org parents; Campus tours and “shadow” days when Pope Francis asked him Cardinal Sean O’Malley speaks at available by appointment and the other cardinals in April to the Louisiana Priests’ Conven- offer their feedback on the Curia. tion. Photo by Frank Methe | Clarion Herald St. JoSeph’S AcAdemy Thursday, October 17, 2013 “It’s something new in the Baton Rouge 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. church, and it is, I think, an op- tured the world’s imagination in 225-388-2236 Open to 6th – 8th grade girls portunity for the Holy Father to the six months since his election. have more input from the entire “I think he has been able to sjabr.org and their parents church.” change the conversation about Cardinal O’Malley said sev- the church in a wonderful way St. thomAS AquinAS high Thursday, October 17, 2013 eral of the cardinals on the pan- in his very direct way of commu- Hammond 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. el had a preliminary meeting nicating his desire to be close to 985-542-7662 Open to 7th – 8th graders at World Youth Day in Brazil in people,” Cardinal O’Malley said. stafalcons.org and their parents July, and “we have been in cor- “All of that has made a big impres- respondence with each other and sion. Of course, his emphasis on St. michAel high Wednesday, October 23, 2013 with the Holy Father. 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The Holy picked up on that and is trying to Father’s preaching is always so underscore the catholicity of the accessible. I think he touched the church.” lives of young people, and being Cardinal O’Malley said he has from Latin America, where half been amazed at the way in which the church resides, his presence Catholic Schools Office • P. O. Box 2028 • Baton Rouge, LA 70821 • 225-336-8735 Pope Francis seems to have cap- there was a great grace.” October 4, 2013 LOUISIANA PRIESTS’ CONVENTION The Catholic Commentator 11 Pondering the past, envisioning the future By Richard Meek impacted by the Second Vatican much remains to be done. must become more effective in The Catholic Commentator Council, which was still in its ear- He admitted the past can be evangelization. ly stages. charming but reminded the 300- “Our catechetical efforts have With the 50th anniversary of He also pointed out that 50 plus priests in attendance that genuinely faltered to the point at least two significant, cultur- years ago marked the height of few would want to return to those where we now find ourselves ally altering events, this year is the Civil Rights movement and days. confronting a second, if not ap- an opportunity to reflect on the the anniversary of the March “We are men who are essen- proaching a third generation, of past and envision the future, said on Washington, including Dr. tially directed toward tomorrow Catholics who may know little Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, Martin Luther King Jr.’s land- even as we must honestly under- or nothing about their own faith archbishop of Atlanta. mark and inspirational “I Have stand, embrace and value the gifts heritage,” he said. “Folks do want Bishop Gregory made his re- a Dream” speech. He said at that of yesterday,” Archbishop Gregory to know about our faith heritage, marks Sept. 17 when he served as time “the races were still routinely said. “There is no turning back in Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory not in a sugarcoated or fabricated the keynote speaker at the Lou- and in some places formally sepa- search of a past sanctuary – for it was in the 1950s and ecumeni- fashion but with the real honest isiana Priests’ Convention, held rated from each other.” those of us who believe in Jesus cal and interfaith encounters and truth. We just need to develop Sept. 17-19 in New Orleans. “In recalling that momentous Christ there is only preparing to dialogue with people of other reli- better delivery systems to quench “I believe that 2013 has provid- event many commentators invit- live today with courage and to look gious traditions would have to be that desire. My dear brothers the ed all of us with abundant possi- ed us to reflect on how life has forward in hope to tomorrow.” reset. 12-minute Sunday homily is usu- bilities to ponder some of the nu- changed for our nation and our He also addressed an increas- “I believe that our Church ally not the moment for such nec- merous significant world events world. Some observers have cho- ing number of people who are vo- would now be hopelessly anach- essary catechesis.” that have occurred within (the sen to see the glass as half-empty cal in their opposition to the Sec- ronistic (without Vatican II), even “If we are to become success- past 50 years) time frame,” Arch- while others have seen it as half- ond Vatican Council. Archbishop more so than many people con- ful faith coaches we need to find bishop Gregory said. “To ponder full.” Gregory recalled one letter he sider us to be already,” he said. a chalkboard that will allow us to something implies that we believe He said it depends upon an in- received from an individual who “Even those folks who enjoy rec- examine the plays and the strate- that God may be at work in the dividual’s perspective on history claimed Vatican II was the cause reating historic moments from gies that will bring success to our events and moments of our past and where one might reside on of ecclesial unrest “as though the the past must eventually take off players,” he said. “We must be- and for our future.” the racial divide of the country. rest of the world would have sim- the replica costumes, set aside the come the consummate realists in Archbishop Gregory said many He said the oppressive structure ply stood still – save for the Sec- props and return to the world of the world of today who always re- of the issues society grapples with that kept society enslaved in ei- ond Vatican Council.” today.” mind our folks of our hope for to- today would have been vastly dif- ther a privileged state or social He said without Vatican II the Looking to the future Arch- morrow and assure them that the ferent 50 years ago and directly condition has changed but added church’s liturgical life would be as bishop Gregory said the Church future is already secure in Christ.”

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Girl Scouts Haley Ann Marcotte Carter Patrick Louque Youngsters honored during annual Religious Award Ceremony Religious Awards 2013 Milan Kim Nguyen Pack No. 66 Madeline Maria Schexnayder Counselor: Louis Hebert The Catholic Committee on Scouting recently Family of God Adrienne Claire Simmons Charles Anthony Flynn held its annual Religious Awards Ceremony at Troop 10025 Emma Huynh-Ly Vu Cody Lemoine Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. Counselor: Brandi Aydell Aiden Martin Father Randy Cuevas celebrated the Mass Kauai Jenet Cooper C ub Scouts Luke Kristopher Patin and was assisted by Deacon Richard Grant, who Sydney Claire DeSoto Religious Awards 2013 Pack No. 103 is the scout chaplain. Abigail Elizabeth Martin Counselor: Renee Sims Delaney Laurynne Broussard Light of Christ Nathan Kyle Caillouet UNIT AWARDS Poiencot Pack No. 7 Alexander James Stelly Golden Medallion Award – The Golden Me- Maggie Rose Rodrigue Counselor: Ann Bernard Pack No. 125 dallion Award program, presented to CCOS of Troop 10210 Anthony Philip Canizaro Counselor: Walter Jackson the Diocese of Baton Rouge, is established to Counselor: Lauren McGrew Grant Canzonire Alexander Jacob Schmitt identify and recognize the outstanding Catholic Teala Elise Marchand Salvadore Christina III Trace Joseph Thompson Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop, and Venturing Troop 30079 Reese Stevens Cobb Michael Joseph Vallet Crew/Ship in each of the 15 Episcopal regions of Counselor: Laurie Jernigan Christian Erick Comeaux Peter Alexander Vallet the United States. It is also intended to promote Heather Neomi Chapman Brady Michael Pastorick Pack No. 131 the National Catholic Committee on Scouting’s Louis Walker Phillips Counselor: Lauren McGrew initiative to increase scouting units, youth mem- I Live My Faith Lane Thomas Plauche Justin Edward Becnel bers and adult leaders. National Gold Medallion Troop 10306 Nicholas Lloyd Schroeder Aidan Paul Cole Cub Scouts walked up to receive their awards. winners epitomize those units that excel at pro- Counselor: Brandi Aydell Hayden Prem Singh Trevor Jason Marchand viding youth with quality programs including Shelby Danielle Aydell Ethan Riley Smith Pack No. 288 religious activities, religious emblems participa- Emily Marie DeSoto James Davis Stuckey Counselor: Genny Gohn Kevin Eugene Parnell Patrick Carmody Day tion, outdoor activities and special events that Adam Rodney Tessmer Daniel Nicholas Bowers Peyton Douglas Salvant Pack No. 490 encompass the religious, vocational and educa- Our Lady’s Award Pack No. 12 Walter Ryan Corey Pack No. 65 Counselor: Erin McLean tional aspects of scouting under Catholic aus- Troop 10046 Counselor: Brian Aydell Christopher Liam Day Counselor: Angela Poché Joshua Allen Cooper pices. Counselor: Dee Ardonne Jon Philip Antoon Jackson Claiborne Dobbs Michael Richard Besselman Dustin James Eusey Aimee Maria Ardonne Daniel Patrick Hannie Pack No. 469 Clyde Michael Henry Andrew Michael McNabb Pope Paul VI Shelley Ann Ardonne Jonathan Elijah Hayes Counselor: Corey Orgeron Cole Aaron Mosley Jackson Thomas North National Unit Recognition Award – Ship 7 Troop 10271 Nolan Alexander Levy Trace Ovide Bocking Andrew Ray Poché Steven Michael Reed was the recipient of the Pope Paul VI National Hundreds of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and their families attended the Catholic Committee on Scouting annual Religious Award Ceremony Counselor: Jill Mabile John Marron Monsour, Jr. Gage Austin Mayers Alex Joseph Rodrigue Emerson Louis Ricketts Unit Recognition Award. This award recognizes recently at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. Photos by Kathy Gora Caroline Bennett Davis Roman Anthony Vaccaro Pack No.490 Cade Anthony Russo John Houston Stinson the Chartered Partner, the individual unit and Karmen Lee Pack No. 59 Counselor: Erin McLean Pack No. 66 Eric Paul Thibodeaux its adult leadership to provide each boy with a ministered by the National Catholic Committee blends the dimensions of discovery, prayer, ser- tivities to discover the presence of God in their Madison Hurst Mabile Counselor: Nancy Simien Brennan Duncan Collins Counselor: Louis Hebert Pack No. 777 quality program encompassing religious and for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire (NCCGSCF), un- vice and sacrament into a unified whole. lives as members of their families and parishes. Jefferson Lewis Ricketts Matthew Thomas Flynn Counselor: Rachel Boudreaux educational aspects of scouting. Ship 7’s project der the auspices of the National Federation for Mary, the First Disciple – The Marian Medal The program aids the scout in his awareness of Austin Paul Sledge Grant Scronce Reid Michael Didier was participating in cleaning the grounds of the Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), allow young program is written for young Catholics, ages 12- the responsibilities that grow out of God’s love Carlos Estiven Suadi Pack No. 103 Thomas William Hodgson Catholic Deaf Center. people to explore and become more involved in 15, to enable them to “proclaim the greatness of for us. Pack No. 777 Counselor: Renee Sims their Catholic faith. All programs are designed the Lord.” This is accomplished by actively in- Our Lady’s Award – This award is unique Counselor: Rachel Boudreaux Alex Enrique Rodriguez Light in the Lord to support and complement the catechetical ef- volving the participants in an understanding of to the Diocese of Baton Rouge and is earned by Evan Matthew Bueche Alan Manuel Schexnayder B oy Scouts Bishop Stanley J. Ott Service Recognition – forts of Catholic church parishes and schools. Mary as a model of openness and spirituality – a Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boys Scouts, and Camp Jonathan David Dequeant Joseph Raphael Sims Religious Awards 2013 St. George Catholic Church Girl Scout Brownie Family of God – Family of God is the official woman of the church. Through various projects, Fire in grades four through six. This program Luke James Ducote Christian Jude Thompson Troop 10188 was the winner of the Bishop Stan- religious recognition program of the Roman discussions and liturgical celebrations over a teaches the scouts the importance of Mary as a McGuire Matthew Ellis William Joseph Wanless Our Lady’s Award ley J. Ott Service recognition award. The Light Catholic Church for children ages 7-9, (2nd and period of months, the participants are provided model for our life because her life leads us to Je- Andrew William Patin Pack No. 131 Troop 322 in the Lord Service Recognition was named to 3rd grade), who are enrolled in Girl Scouts and with a unique opportunity to develop new in- sus, especially through learning the rosary. Joseph George Patin Counselor: Lauren McGrew Counselor: Genet Scarbrough honor Bishop Stanley J. Ott STD, Bishop of Baton Camp Fire. Family of God is a bilingual activity sights into their personalities, friends, parents Jason Joseph Becnel Conner Joseph Blanchard Rouge until his death in 1992. This diocesan rec- series developed to complement the catechetical and the world around them. BOY SCOUT RELIGIOUS AWARDS Parvuli Dei Noah Israel Sanchez Devin Daniel Boudreaux ognition was offered for the first time in 1994. It efforts of the parish and families with children Spirit Alive – This program is designed for Pope Pius XII – Pope Pius XII was a support- Pack No. 7 Pack No. 170 Ross Michael Guidry is awarded to scouting groups that demonstrate in the second and third grades. Revised and Catholic youth in high school who are in the er of youth and scouting. The National Catholic Counselor: Ann Bernard Counselor: Laurie Jernigan Jonathan Paul Hotard service to the community in keeping with the transliterated into Spanish in July 2004, the senior level (9th to 12th grades) of Girl Scouts Committee on Scouting created this emblem in Drew Christopher Amundson Patrick Charles Cody Hayden Dalton Johnson ideals as lived and preached by Bishop Ott. Boy program helps children discover the presence of or Horizon Club members of Camp Fire Boys his honor. The Pope Pius XII Religious Award Gino Philip Canizaro Mason John Dominick Jacob Seth Johnson Scout and Girl Scout groups of all religions and God in their daily lives as members of their fam- and Girls. The Spirit Alive program assists the is Catholic Scouting’s church-related ministries Brennan Erick Comeaux Brett Joseph Hidalgo Dylan Daniel Lee ages are eligible for this recognition. The troop ily and parish. The Family of God is an excel- scouts in discovering how the Holy Spirit moves and vocation program for Boy Scouts, Varsity Carson Thomas Guinn Matthew Connor Linn Edward Nicholas Scarbrough built a butterfly garden at St. Vincent De Paul lent supplement for children preparing for the in their lives, calling them to greater participa- and Venturing Scouts, 9th grade through col- Hap Merrick Heroman Matthew Ian McKenzie Joseph Nicholas Scarbrough Sweet Dreams Women and Children’s Shelter. reception of their first Eucharist. tion in the church’s ministry. lege age. The program deals with different life Grant Randal Rebowe Myles Christopher Naquin Nicholas Jude Schmitt International Catholic Awareness Activities I Live My Faith – The I Live My Faith program choices (single, married, religious, ordained), William Alan Schroeder Marcelo Robert Rodriguez – The International Catholic Awareness Activi- is designed to help Girl Scouts and Camp Fire CUB SCOUT RELIGIOUS AWARDS occupations and ministries in the church as Pack No. 12 Travis Martin Settoon Pope Pius XII ties unites the Catholic Church and the scouting members, ages 9-11 (5th to 7th grades), appreci- Light of Christ – In the Light of Christ pro- calls from God. The scouts evaluate their own Counselor: Brian Aydell Mason Scott Turner Troop 164 movement all over the world. It contributes to ate more deeply the place that God and religion gram, Tiger Cubs and Wolf Cubs Scouts (first personal talents and abilities where they realize Daniel Patrick Aydell Pack No. 228 Counselor: Laurie Jernigan the complete education of young people through occupy in their daily life. The action-oriented and second grades) learn to develop a personal Christian life enables the Scouts to share their William Clarence Chisholm, IV Counselor: Genny Gohn Alberto Antonio Valenzuela scouting from the perspective of the Catholic activities focus on developing awareness within relationship with Jesus where they see him as a faith and affects daily life in the greater world. faith. It develops and enhances the spiritual di- the individual of his/her potential as a growing real person and a friend. This program fosters It includes youth-led discussions on current is- mension of scouting. person, friend, family member, citizen and a early family religious involvement. sues facing the church and society. The scouts participant in the community of faith. The pro- Parvuli Dei – The Parvuli Dei (Children of become conscious of the importance of scouting GIRL SCOUT RELIGIOUS AWARDS gram is divided into three chapters, “Stretch- God) emblem is to help young boys (Bear and and the relationship to active ministry in the Father Randy Cuevas presented the awards, including those to the Be Prepared! The Catholic Religious Emblem programs ad- ing,” “Seeking” and “Finding,” each of which Webelos Scouts, third to fifth grades) explore ac- Catholic Christian faith community. Girl Scouts. 14 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH October 4, 2013 St. Thomas Aquinas students make Honors Choir Four St. Thomas Aquinas High School in auditioning for the Louisiana Music students recently competed in a series of Educator’s Association All-State SATB honor choir competitions. (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) Choir and Juniors Sadie Daugereaux and Laura District IX Honor Choir. All four students Huggett, and freshman Laura Anthon were chosen by a live audition to sing with submitted digital auditions to compete the District Senior High Honor Choir. for the Louisiana Choral Director’s Asso- Daugereaux, Hugget, and Laura and ciation All-State Choirs. All three were se- Stephen Anthon were ranked in the top lected to perform with these groups at the six singers on their voice part and qualify Louisiana Fall Vocal Conference in Baton to audition for the second round of LMEA Rouge Oct. 24. auditions. Daugereaux and Huggett will sing with The top singers from that competition the women’s choir, and Anthon will sing will travel to Lafayette High School for with the youth choir, along with about the final audition, which includes a pre- 100 other singers from around the state. pared selection for eight voices as well as Senior Stephen Anthon joined the trio sight-reading. GRANDPARENTS’ DAY – Holy Ghost Pre-K students celebrated Grandparents’ Day on Sept. 13. The celebration included prayer, songs and recitation of poems. Re- freshments were served, homemade gifts were presented, and students showed their grandparents around their classrooms. Above, Connie Doucet’s class was filled with students and grandparents for the celebration. Photo provided by Cindy Wagner | Holy Ghost School

to Life ur Hearts ! en Yo Op Bishop’s Respect Life NEW BETA MEMBERS – The St. Alphonsus School Beta Club welcomed new members for the 2013-2014 school year. Club officers are, from left, Brandt Bou- Mass dreaux, secretary; Carson Caruso, vice president; Kenny Talbot, president; Braxton de la Houssaye, reporter; Will Hodges, photographer; and Rachel Lem- oine, photographer. The club has several service projects planned for this St. Joseph’s Cathedral school year. Photo provided by Marcy Stevens | St. Alphonsus School Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 10 a.m.

Please join Bishop Robert W. Muench to celebrate Respect for all human life! Everyone is invited to a reception after Mass in the Parish Hall

Sponsored by the Office of Marriage & Family Life Christian Formation Secretariat, Diocese of Baton Rouge For information call Danielle Van Haute 225-242-0164 JUST FIVE DAYS – The youth group at St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge at- tended a recent Just Five Days service retreat in Austin, Texas. The retreat focused on service to the poor. The teen and adult volunteers worked in food banks and Get the latest Catholic news at thecatholiccommentator.org. soup kitchens and painted a women’s and children’s shelter. Photo provided by Jill Stewart October 4, 2013 YOUTH The Catholic Commentator 15 Teens want to build children’s hospital 2013-2014 Diocese of By Debbie Shelley The Catholic Commentator Baton Rouge Directory

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O; R Brown and Jon Cruz among others) and credit, she resists the temptation to settle gram (supervised by Tommy Lee Jones). mold them into a cohesive unit. Aided for second-best, and realizes that staying Though their bonds with each other are Insidious: Chapter 2 by a young assistant (Josh Peck) and by married is a bigger challenge than simply strong, their behavior toward any outsider FilmDistrict a choreographer (Caity Lotz), the coach getting hitched. Despite some thematic who displeases them is viciously violent. Ghost-fighting and another visit to The struggles to instill notions of unity and turbulence and poor choices, this is ul- Director Luc Besson’s troubling comedy, Further – an astral plane between the teamwork into his ego-driven charges, timately a flight worth taking, especially adapted from Tonino Benacquista’s novel world of the living and Paradise – take up even as he battles the drinking problem as it’s that Hollywood rarity, a film that “Malavita,” seeks to draw laughs from the running time in this not particularly he developed following the tragic death upholds and promotes the institution of bombings, beatings and murder. It also scary sequel to the 2011 original. Director of his wife and teenage son. Though the marriage. Implied nonmarital sex, ma- portrays, in considerable detail, a 17-year- James Wan, who shares writing credits street vocabulary deployed by all sets ture references, including to homosexu- old high school student’s successful cam- with Leigh Whannell, continues the saga this subculture exploration off limits to ality and contraception, a same-sex kiss, paign to seduce one of her teachers, and of the Lambert family (chiefly dad Pat- younger moviegoers, grown-ups will find innuendo, some crude language. A-III; little to bother them in its predictable PG-13 Hollywood homilies about the need for self-confidence, hard work and tolerance. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 A fleeting scatological image, mature ref- Columbia erences, including to homosexuality, a Cheerful animated comedy in which the few uses of profanity, considerable crude young inventor (voice of Bill Hader) of a and crass language, numerous obscene machine that turns water into food learns gestures. A-III; PG-13 from his idol, a famed scientist and cor- porate guru (voice of Will Forte), that the Prisoners device, which he thought had been dis- Warner Bros. abled, has continued to function and is After his 6-year-old daughter and a now producing animals made out of menu playmate are kidnapped, and the prime items. To prevent these rapidly multiply- suspect (Paul Dano) is released for lack of ing hybrid creatures from overrunning evidence, a seemingly decent family man the world, the whiz kid must return to (Hugh Jackman) turns vicious vigilante his island-set hometown, where he aban- in his desperation to force the mentally doned the gizmo, and try to shut it down challenged loner to reveal the little girls’ for good. He’s backed up on this quest by whereabouts. But the lead detective on the his protective dad (voice of James Caan), case (Jake Gyllenhaal) doggedly pursues his meteorologist best friend (voice of other angles, eventually uncovering a hid- Anna Faris) and by a team of other pals den web of satanically evil events and re- (voiced by Neil Patrick Harris Andy Sam- lationships. Though it presents the facade berg, Terry Crews and Benjamin Bratt). of a thriller, director Denis Villeneuve’s Loosely based, like its 2009 predecessor, powerful drama is primarily a richly sym- on a book by Judi and Ron Barrett, direc- bolic exploration of morality, the human tors Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn’s se- condition and the role of religious faith quel serves up colorful fun while elevating in a fallen world. Still, its unflinching friendship and teamwork over egotism portrayal of the measures to which Jack- and re-echoing a familiar – but nonethe- man’s character is driven – together with less valuable – message about environ- such seamy details as an incidental priest mental responsibility. A few bathroom- figure who is both a sex offender and an based jokes and a couple of very mild alcoholic – make this bleak foray into psy- vulgarities. A-II; PG Look for order forms coming in the next issue of The Catholic Commentator for the 2013-14 Diocesan Directory for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. October 4, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 17 Allowing grief doesn’t mean letting go of love 1234 5678 901112131 41 51 61

71 81 91 See You Again 210 2 22 32 254 2 Said goodbye In a place far away where the Turned around and you were gone, gone, gone water meets the sky 276 2 298 20313 Faded into the setting sun The thought of it makes me smile 332 343 365 3 73 Slipped away You were my tomorrow But I won’t cry ‘cause I know 398 3 04 14 I’ll never be lonely Repeat refrain. 42 443 454 64 For you are the stars to me You are the light I follow Sometimes I feel my heart is breaking 487 4 409 5 But I stay strong and hold on Refrain: ‘Cause I know 521 5 543 55565 I will see you again, woah 587 595 610 6 This is not where it ends Repeat refrain twice. I will carry you with me, oh 26 36 46 ‘Till I see you again ‘Till I see you again 56 66 76 ‘Till I see you again I can hear those echoes in the wind at night ‘Till I see you again 86 96 07

Calling me back in time, back to you moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www Sung by Carrie Underwood | Copyright © 2013 by Arista Nashville Records ACROSS 70 Unpleasant smell 1 Priscilla and Aquila left here DOWN because the Jews were or- 1 Title for Jesus dered out (Acts 18:2) 2 Body of salt water 5 Ballot choice 3 Averages ust out is Carrie Under- patience, but also openness. 9 David married his widow 4 Escapes from 14 Austgralian teacher’s org. 5 Our Sunday ___ newspaper wood’s latest release “See Death changes life profoundly, 15 Wading bird 6 Father of Jesse JYou Again.” The song is but it does not take away our 16 Angry 7 Slightly intoxicated from the country/pop mega- reasons for being on this earth. 17 Sweetheart 8 Superlative finish star’s fourth album, “Blown As today’s disciples of Jesus, we 18 Birth month of Mary (abbr.) 9 ___ Creed 19 Slatted wooden box 10 Imperious Away.” It speaks to a reality realize that we are alive to show 20 Adhesive strips 11 Alien god of the Exodus that we all have or will face: the kindness, compassion, forgive- 22 Mythical ruler of the winds 12 Aleutian island loss of someone we love. ness, to extend generosity and 23 Invertebrate creature 13 Robert E. and family Death is part of why we live. in many other ways be of benefit 24 Jeremiah’s description of him- 21 Bishop saint whose feast day self is October 20 All of us are here for a brief to others. 26 Native of Glasgow 22 Certain something time, and most of us do not The depth of the love you 28 Imagined 25 Detestable know when we or anyone we share with the person who has 32 This was established under 27 Biblical money love may be leaving. In her died lives in the other ways that Prime Minister King (abbr.) 29 They will inherit the earth 35 Paul went here when he left 30 Sea eagle grief, the song’s protagonist you continue to love. Damascus (Gal 1:17) 31 Fender concern feels “like my heart is break- On The Record The song is correct in assert- 37 St. Philip’s surname 32 In the home of (Fr) ing,” but knows she must “stay ing that you will see again all 38 Possessive pronoun 33 Monk called “The Father of strong and hold on.” She looks that you open your heart to with 40 Pope of the fifth century English History” Charlie Martin 41 US state in which the Diocese 34 Creche to reconnect with the person love. That person’s love is with of Nashville is found 36 “Son of” in Hebrew that she loves in the “stars” and humanity. If we have dared to you today. Allow yourself to 42 Prepare for publication 39 Trips in “those echoes in the wind at do the one thing that makes us grieve, but keep on loving. Doing 43 Stupefy 43 “Let the dead ___ their night.” But she knows that “this most human, that is, to love, so manifests the depth of your 46 Small cask dead…” (Lk 9:60) 47 Son of Jacob and Leah 44 Peak in Exodus is not where it ends.” Speaking then we will also at some point humanity and brings a shining 49 Magi leader 45 Ruin to her loved one, she says she’ll grieve. Tears, loneliness and presence of God to our world. 51 Joy 48 Defames “carry you with me,” and will many other painful realities are 53 Scoffs 50 Pay as due MARTIN 57 Run-down 52 In Mt 12:25, Jesus said this “see you again.” never weakness. It’s simply the is an Indiana pastoral 60 Eastern divided could not stand She is right. While death pain- way grief affects us. counselor who reviews cur- 62 John’s symbol 54 Liszt work fully alters our lives, it does not If you are grieving, do not iso- rent music for Catholic News 63 Undoing 55 Extent take away love. Wherever love late yourself. While grief brings Service. Comments are always 64 Sand hill 56 Aerodynamic 65 Porridge 57 Dreamcast maker has been, wherever love has a sense of loneliness that only welcome. Write chmartin@ 66 Way to travel 58 Injury guided and filled a relation- the grieving person under- hughes.net, or like him on 67 Verge 59 Water, to Pedro ship, the connection between stands, there are a lot of people Facebook at “Charlie Martin’s 68 Stock up on 61 Cambodian cash two people cannot be broken who care around you. Grief can Today’s Music Columns” and 69 Father of Joseph (Lk 3:23) 63 Encouraging word by death. Love lasts forever be- be shared. In that sharing, we post a comment or suggestion. Solution on page 20 cause love is of God. A joyful re- receive the healing presence of union awaits all those who have God. The heart is a vast place, LEARN loved. and when love is altered through ROSARY MAKING However, death also brings a death, many other rooms of pervasive grief. To grieve is to love’s presence remain. 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| editorial What is a convention of priests like?

n what is becoming a once every systems.” We should consider Critics missing the four year tradition, the priests the development of Black His- Iof the Province of New Orleans, tory as it has been made the the seven Catholic dioceses of the first step in building a hopeful point in pope’s State of Louisiana, met in con- future. Current interest in ge- vention, Sept. 17-19. Did they do nealogy has led to the devel- anything different from other con- opment of good internet sites refreshing style ventions? Yes and no. They listened for pursuing it. Father Robert to talks and attended workshops: Barron’s talks on Catholicism ope Francis once against jolted the Catholic world during a some inspirational – like a cathe- done in attractive DVDs are a sweeping interview that was published in a number of Jesuit dral sermon, some professional good use of social communica- Ppublications worldwide. – like using technology to evange- tion. Our Sunday congrega- Numerous issues were addressed by the pope in the 12,000-word lize, and some directional – like en- tions are filled with people article, with some of his comments being regarded near hearsay among visioning the future of our church. who believe in tomorrow. As Catholics. A sampling of those comments include the pope warning Since the convention was in New Another preachers, we priests are spiri- against the Church becoming a one-issue religion, that being abortion, Orleans, they ate out in the evening tual coaches “who need to find and stressed a greater balance in its approach. along with the attendees of prob- Perspective a (new) chalkboard that will He also chided some for placing a misguided emphasis on the minu- ably half-a-dozen other conven- help them.” tia of the church and failing to embrace what it truly means to be Catho- tions in the city that week. I doubt Father John Carville Cardinal O’Malley’s sermon lic. He said the church has sometimes locked itself up in “small minded if those other conventioneers, how- at a beautiful Mass liturgy rules,” losing sight of its foundation that ”Jesus Christ has saved you.” ever, sang morning prayer or con-celebrated a in the cathedral dwelt on the richness of our Everyone, from theological pundits to water cooler Catholics, have Mass in St. Louis Cathedral. Catholic faith. He stressed our mission in seemingly weighed in on the pope’s remarks, analyzing and re-analyz- It must be rather daunting to address a the world today to be “people of word and ing his every word, most often misinterpreting their meaning. Quite convention of priests, all of whom are life- witness.” As St. Paul says, how can anyone be- simply, it was Francis being Francis. long public speakers. It helps however, to be lieve if he has not heard the story of our salva- Since being elected to succeed Pope Benedict earlier this year, Pope Sean P. O’Malley, the Cardinal Archbishop of tion. Preaching today must inspire, instill and Francis has discarded the papal rulebook and started writing his own. Boston and one of the eight cardinals ap- preserve the faith of our people. It is essential, Protocol has little meaning; rather he ministers from the heart, never pointed by Pope Francis to be his consultors, he claimed, to keep faith alive. Our knowl- straying from what he earnestly believes is the path of Christ. or Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta, edge of Christ comes from the preaching of He continues to inspire with his simplicity, convert with personality or the host and local Archbishop of New the apostles. In countries like Japan and and charm with his dialogue. Orleans, Gregory M. Aymond. The workshop China the faith was kept alive for long periods Most important, however, Pope Francis has opened the door to Ca- speakers were not hierarchy, but nationally of time by the preaching and witness of the tholicism for all, whether one is male or female, gay or straight, or black known for their knowledge and skill, like Do- lives of the laity when priests were driven out or white. minican Father Peter J. Cameron, the award- through persecutions. Our church today must He is petitioning disenfranchised Catholics to return and look winning editor-in-chief of Magnificat maga- learn to evangelize. around, kick the tires of Catholicism and see if it’s a fit. By reaching out zine, and Rocco Palmo, Philadelphia-based The best talk, I and many others thought, to the gay community, he is sending the message you have a place at our creator of the Catholic blog site “Whispers was given by our host, Archbishop Aymond. table, please stop by for a visit. in the Loggia,” the layman many clergy and Speaking on envisioning the future of priestly Pope Francis has even reached out to atheists and offered them the bishops read to find out what is happening in ministry in our church, he said that there are same invitation in his trademark non-judgmental approach. the Church. only two things predictable with any confi- He has admitted some of the old ways of the church have become a I found the theme of the convention, “Trea- dence. The first is what will never change, bit stuffy, antiquated in today’s rapidly evolving society. He adamantly suring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and the priest’s duty to teach, shepherd, lead and denounced opponents of the Second Vatican Council and called the Envisioning the Future,” very appropriate. It preside at the Eucharist. The second is what changes brought about the council “absolutely irreversible.” captured the tensions within priestly minis- will change, the numbers of priests and there- Perhaps most exciting is that he admitted he’s just getting started, try today as well as the challenges facing us fore the structure of parishes and the style of using this period as a time of discernment to plan for the future. today and in the future. The convention met leadership. We have already seen this trend Pope Francis has angered some, including some conservatives who its goals as stated by Archbishop Aymond: to in the leadership roles taken by permanent believe his approach is too liberal and even contradictory to church renew our commitment to Christ, recommit deacons and large numbers of full-time lay doctrine. Unfortunately, they are missing the point. ourselves to the new evangelization as called church professionals. Pope Francis embraces church doctrine and as evidenced by his for by the Holy Father, and to enjoy the frater- Archbishop Aymond’s most interesting words and actions loves it to the core. His presentation, his shepherding nal support of our brothers.” points concerned the priests’ new challenges style, is what’s so avant garde, taking it directly to the people minus the It was interesting to compare the talks, in our changing future. Priests, he said, will window dressing that too often cloud tenets of Catholicism. all of which were good. Archbishop Gregory be called to be more personal, more avail- His delivery is as simplistic as the lifestyle he leads, and perhaps that spoke on the first evening about treasuring able and more visible. In a virtual world of is what some find unnerving. the past. He began with the immediate past, technology our people have lost a sense of the When asked in the interview who was Pope Francis, he said, “I’m a giving thanks that we live in a church updated personal. In the noisy world of hyper commu- sinner.” by the reforms of Vatican II. Although the nication there is little time for quiet reflection Aren’t we all? prophets of doom who plagued Pope John and prayer. Somehow, he said, we priests XXIII at the council’s beginning have been must help people regain a sense of quiet and replaced by some today who speak of the solitude, a sense of prayer. We must be men destructiveness of the council, Archbishop of presence, not of distance. The archbishop Letters to the Editor Gregory asked, “Where would be be today if asked, “How can we grab the hearts of our Letters to the Editor should be typed and limited to 350 there had been no Vatican II?” There would scattered flock?” And he quoted Pope Francis words and should contain the name and address of the be no dialogue with other faiths. The liturgy at this year’s Chrism Mass: “We have to be of the Mass and sacraments would seem dead among the people so that like the true shep- writer, though the address will not be printed. We reserve and unsuited to our times. “It would be like herd we smell like the sheep.” the right to edit all letters. Send to: Letters to the Editor, historical reenactments. What happens when The Catholic Commentator, P. O. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, you have to take off the uniforms?” The world FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest of the Diocese LA 70898-4746, or to [email protected]. would not have paused. Our people today do of Baton Rouge. He writes on current topics want to know about our faith heritage, but for The Catholic Commentator and can be they want it expressed in “better delivery reached at [email protected]. October 4, 2013 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 19 On not faking humility

t’s hard not to fake humility; yet, that she was no better than anyone else? self with others? Is it really ing that. Indeed, the more seemingly, we need to do just that. Could she really look at herself and say: possible for any of us not morally and psychologically I For instance, some of the say- “I’m just as great a sinner as there is on to compare ourselves with sensitive we are, the more ings of Jesus on humility seem to raise this planet?” Or, did she, and must we, in others? likely we are to recognize more questions than they answer. For the end, feign humility because we don’t Shea suggests that the our neediness and our example, in the parable of taking seats at really believe that we’re no better than key to those questions lies solidarity in weakness the table, Jesus suggests that we should what’s worst on this planet? in looking closely at what with everyone else. When not move towards the highest place, lest And so we can ask ourselves: Is our Griffiths means when a Bede Griffiths makes the somebody more important comes along belief that we are no better than others, he asserts that he is no claim that he is no bet- and we will be humiliated by being asked often times, really only a pose, some- better than anyone else. ter than anyone else and to move lower. Rather, he says, move thing we have to affirm about ourselves When Griffiths makes that he stands in need of towards the lowest place so that the host but which doesn’t stand the full test of those assertions he is not God’s mercy just as much might come and ask us to move higher, honesty? Further, isn’t our humility, in focused on his, or anyone as every sinner on earth, and in this way our very humility will the end, really not just a subtle strategy else’s, moral actions. At he is not faking humility, be showcased before the other guests. to be honored in a deeper, more-respect- the level of moral actions, In Exile but he is not making moral Whoever humbles ed way? Who wants to it is humanly impossible comparisons either. He is himself will be ex- be seen as proud and not to make comparisons. Father Ron Rolheiser speaking out of something alted, and whoever Nobody gives himself full of himself? And, We all make comparisons, deeper, namely, the fact that exalts himself will can we ever be humble even when we deny that we do so. But the ultimately we are all equally helpless to be humbled. On the life, sustains himself without then taking roots of humility do not lie in where we give ourselves life. surface, this would pride in that? Do we re- stand, above or below, others in terms of The invitation to humility is a clear seem like little more in life, or gives ally believe that we are our moral actions. and constant echo inside of Chris- than a strategy to no better than anyone When Griffiths sincerely sees him- tian spirituality, from Jesus, through get honored while himself salvation. else? self and believes himself to be no better Griffiths, through Mother Teresa, all the while looking I’m partial to an than anyone else in this world, he is through every spiritual guide worthy of humble. We are all equally insight John Shea once looking rather at his core, at the depth the name: Become like a little child. Take The biblical offered in trying to of his heart, where he sees that he, like the lowest place. Never consider yourself invitation to not inadequate and answer this. Looking at everyone else in this world, is vulnerable, better than anyone else. Know that you consider oneself some diary entries by alone, fearful, naked, self-centered, inad- need God’s mercy as much as the greatest better than others helpless here. Bede Griffiths, where equate, helpless, contingent, just as much sinner on earth. However we don’t come begs the question: Griffiths openly con- in need of God and others as absolutely to this by comparing ourselves to others, Can someone who is living an essentially fesses that he is no better than anyone every other person on this earth, and, but by recognizing how utterly naked we moral and generous life really believe else, Shea asks whether given the quality thus, no better than anyone else. all stand outside of God’s mercy. that he or she is no better than someone of Griffiths’ moral and spiritual life and Nobody gives himself life, sustains who is uncaring, selfish or even malicious given the depth and compassion he himself in life, or gives himself salva- Father Rolheiser, theologian, teacher and in how he or she relates to God, oth- developed through years of prayer and tion. We are all equally inadequate and award-winning author, is president of ers and the world? Do we really believe discipline could Griffiths really have be- helpless here. Our contingency levels us the Oblate School of Theology in San that we are no better than others? Did lieved that he was no better than anyone all, from Mother Teresa to Hitler, and the Antonio, Texas. He can be contacted Mother Teresa really believe in her heart else? Could he really not compare him- key to genuine humility lies in recogniz- through his website ronrolheiser.com. Giving peace a chance in Syria

ther than the Syrians, listened to its citizens may be- with few qualms about using Francis. who were spared this come known as the “USA Fall.” napalm to burn people alive in “Leave behind the self- Omonth from scanning The remarkable thing about another war – the right to “pun- interest that hardens your heart, their skies for incoming mis- the current affair is how quickly ish”? overcome the indifference that siles, no one was more relieved public opinion coalesced into a It was ironic that the presi- makes your heart insensitive by the stand-down by the strong feeling against military dential address announcing the toward others, conquer your United States than members intervention in Syria. There stand-down was delivered on deadly reasoning and open of Congress, who escaped the were marches, peaceful gather- the eve of the 12th anniversary yourself to dialogue and recon- tough vote on authorizing a ings, prayers throughout the of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror- ciliation,” the pope said Sept. military attack. United States and the world. ist attacks meant to “punish” 7 before an estimated 100,000 The eleventh-hour develop- Unlike the Arab Spring, our the United States for perceived people in St. Peter’s Square. ment that substituted diplomacy recent sentiment against war crimes. The remarkable days of for military intervention may be involved no riots, firebombs or The chemical attacks are September rekindled memories seen by history as a watershed gunfire to make the point. an atrocity. But it seems only of that anthem of Vietnam days. moment in how citizens can Polls showed as many as 70 Consider This reasonable that punishment “All we are saying is give peace a influence government decisions. percent of Americans opposed should be doled out to the per- chance.” After decades of previous ad- an attack. Those in Congress Stephen Kent son responsible for the attacks, It was not heeded then. It ministrations whipping up war who dared to express an opinion sparing civilians who could die was not heeded during the frenzy for questionable goals on also showed little enthusiasm to as “collateral damage” during an invasion of Iraq. Now that peace dubious evidence, an admin- approve an attack. Many com- tionable one: to “punish” Syrian attack. finally has been given a chance, istration finally seems to have mentators said the polls showed President Bashar Assad for Perhaps it was more than there can be new hope that this gotten it right. that “Americans are weary of employing chemical weapons. It a coincidence that the rapidly time it will prevail. The democracy movement war.” was not proposed to relieve the moving events that held off a in the Middle East when people The primary thing to remem- suffering of the Syrian people. military attack occurred after a Kent is the retired editor of arch- demanded freedom was dubbed ber is that violence is not the Who or what gives the United prayer vigil, part of a worldwide diocesan newspapers in Omaha the Arab Spring. The moment in answer. States – the only country to ever day of fasting and prayer for and Seattle. He can be contacted time when the U.S. government The stated goal was a ques- employ nuclear weapons, one peace in Syria called by Pope at: [email protected]. 20 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS October 4, 2013

Octoberfest – St. Isidore Church, 5657 Thomas Road at Father Jeff Bayhi, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church Church, 2121 N. Sherwood Forest Dr., Baton Rouge, will Plank Road, Baker, will hold its 53rd Octoberfest Fair Fri- in Zachary, will lead a public rosary at noon at the annex hold its fall festival Friday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sat- day, Oct. 11 through Sunday, Oct. 13. Times will be: Oct. behind the Zachary City Hall on Virginia Street. Call 225- urday, Oct. 26, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 11, 6 – 11 p.m.; Oct. 12, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Oct. 13, 11:30 454-8289 or email [email protected]. That same a.m. – 3 p.m. The event includes food, games and rides. a.m. – 6 p.m. There will be live entertainment, a cooking day there will also be a rosary at noon at the Catholic Life Call 225-275-7280. contest, food, horse shoe tournament, raffles, games, rides Center at the corner of Hundred Oaks and Acadian Thwy., and a live auction. Call 225-775-8850. Baton Rouge. Call 225-769-0271. Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites – The Secular Or- der of Discalced Carmelites welcomes those who are International Mass – Christ the King Church and Cath- New Evangelization Series – A course, “Father Robert interested in developing their prayer life according to olic Center on the LSU campus will celebrate its annual Barron’s Catholicism: The New Evangelization,” will be the teachings of the Carmelite saints. Meetings are held international Mass on Sunday, Oct. 13, at noon. Mass and held Wednesdays, Oct. 9 through Nov. 20, 7 p.m., at the on the second Sunday of each month at the Our Lady of prayers will be celebrated in several languages. After Mass parish office conference room of St. Joseph Cathedral, at Mercy Parish Activity Center, St. Gabriel Room, 444 Mar- there will be a reception in the parish activity center fea- the corner of Fourth and Main streets, Baton Rouge. No quette Ave., Baton Rouge, 1:30 p.m. The next meeting will turing international dishes. Call 225-344-8595. advanced registration is required. A study guide is recom- be Oct. 13. For information, call 225-926-6962 or email mended and is available for $25 directly fromwordonfire. [email protected]. St. George Fair – St. George Church, 7880 St. George org or by emailing [email protected]. Call 225-387-5928. Dr., Baton Rouge, will hold its annual fair Oct. 19-20. Pro-Life Prayer Breakfast – The first Pro-Life Prayer Call 225-293-1298 or visit stgeorgefair.com. Reflections on Christ’s Call to Service – Bishop Robert W. breakfast is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 a.m. at Muench will speak at a dinner program, “The Least of Woodlawn Baptist Church, 5805 Jones Creek, Baton Women’s Morning of Reflection – Mike Fulmer, author These: Reflections on Christ’s Call to Service,” Tuesday, Rouge. Scheduled speakers include Father Jeff Bayhi, pas- and narrator of the presentation “The Fourth Cup,” will Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., at Twelve Oaks Reception Hall, South- tor at St. John the Baptist Church in Zachary and Mike speak at a women’s morning of reflection on Saturday, eastern Louisiana University, 500 W. Texas Ave., Ham- Walker, former Mayor Pro Tem of East Baton Rouge Civil Oct. 12, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, mond. People will receive information about Catholic Parish. Admission is free. 4727 McHugh Drive, Zachary. The event is free, but reser- Charities’ programs in Tangipahoa Civil Parish. Tickets vations must be made. Call 225-235-7898 or email jjohn- are $25 per person or $200 for a table of eight. Make res- Secular Order of Franciscans – The Secular Order of Fran- [email protected]. ervations by Monday, Oct. 7 by calling 225-336-8700, ext. ciscans meets on the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:40 410 or visiting CatholicCharitiesBR.org. p.m. at the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Cen- Public Square Rosary Rallies – On Saturday, Oct. 12, part ter Chapel, 5000 Hennessy Blvd., Baton Rouge. The next of a nationwide America Needs Fatima Day of Prayer, St. Louis King of France Festival – St. Louis King of France meeting is Oct. 27. Call 225-421-6659.

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AMASS HELI REEK www.wordgamesforcatholics.com October 4, 2013 The Catholic Commentator 21 Kir klin: ‘You don’t pray and worry at the same time’ from page 1 expected him to be back soon. worry at the same time,’’ Kayla cently held a benefit game for the bank account, where contribu- determined to be with Kirklin Kirklin spent the next few said. “I knew I had to handle Roberts family and CHS students tions can be made to “The Rob- anytime he needs her. months in between St. Jude and things here.” Kirklin was in and here have made donations to help erts Family Fund” at any branch Kirklin, who is a cheerleader its affiliate at the Our Lady of Lake out of the hospital over the next the family. Catholic has set up a of Whitney Bank. as well as a lacrosse player at Medical Center in Baton Rouge. few days. CHS, underwent surgery to re- In July, the doctors decided Kirk- When Reginald Roberts move a kidney in September 2012 lin was eligible to participate in a passed away, Kartina said she at St. Jude. He began chemother- research program at the National called her pastor to be with her apy in November. Institute of Health in Bethesda, children. After making arrange- “There were a lot of side ef- Md. It would be a clinical trial to ments to move her husband’s %*%* fects,” he said including head- see if a drug, known as IPPi, was body home, she drove straight to 3.303.15 APYAPY aches, blisters on his hands and effective for children. It is already the hospital to see Kirklin. “The *Includes Current Yield + 1.00% First Year Additional Interest. Interest rates are subject to change & vary by plan. feet that made it difficult to walk, approved for adult use. room was full of supporters,” she The minimum interest rate guaranteed is 1.50%. a discoloration of his skin and “We went to Bethesda on the said. blood pressure problems. 30th of July and dad went to work Kirklin was released to at- But his mother said he would in Lafayette on the 30th of July. tend his father’s funeral but while push himself. The only way you That was the last time we saw dad they were at the funeral home, he knew he wasn’t feeling well was if as his normal self,” Kartina Rob- started coughing up blood and he just couldn’t get up, she said. erts said. had to return to the hospital. One He continued to go to school and A few days later Reginald of the lymph nodes in his chest to lacrosse practice every day that Roberts would suffer a massive was pressing against the wind- he could. He would even stop stroke brought on by high blood pipe, causing the bleeding. during practice to take his chemo pressure. Kartina and Kirklin left Kirklin is now undergoing ra- pill and then return to the field. Bethesda after only one of the diation and chemotherapy to re- His love of lacrosse has helped five treatments he was supposed duce the tumor on his lower back. to keep him going. He plays goalie to take. “If it weren’t for family, co- and loves the sport because it is Kayla was with her father in workers, church, the school and “like football, soccer and hockey Lafayette until Kartina Roberts most of all God, I don’t know what all combined in one,” he said. could get home. She went im- we would do. If someone else gets Frank Lamulle In March of this year, a biopsy mediately to her husband’s side. close to God by observing the 504-458-0957 showed a spot on Kirklin’s right Kirklin returned to school but journey we are going through we lung and spine, but he was not only stayed a couple of days when are doing what God has in mind discouraged. “I just kept going. he was hospitalized again be- for us,” Kartina Roberts said. There were moments I was sad, cause his protein levels were very “We have our moments when Securing Families’ Lives Since 1901 but more than that I just kept do- high. we cry, moments of frustration ing what I needed to do to get bet- “He was in one hospital and but after we get it off our chests, Home Office: San Antonio, Texas. #ASU 1.13 ter,” he said. Dad was in another,” Kartina we say we can go on a little far- ANNUITIES · IRAs · ROLLOVERS While he was at St. Jude, Cath- Roberts said. ther. It’s not all sunshine and olic High was supportive. The Kirklin’s sister and Kartina’s roses, some days you wonder football and lacrosse players made mom and brother pitched in stay- how much more the Lord thinks a video and sent it to Kirklin, she ing with Kirklin while Kartina re- you can handle,” Kartina Roberts said. The lacrosse team sent him mained with her husband. said. his jersey and a helmet auto- “I was worried but it was in The lacrosse team at Jesuit graphed by the team, saying they God’s hands. You don’t pray and High School in New Orleans re-

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By meeting the $250,000 chal- to all those who participated with prayers, service lenge, we are one step closer to starting construc- and financial gifts.” tion (on a 10-classroom building).” “Obviously everyone who stepped up to help is Casual attire. Major credit cards accepted. Open 7 days a week. Within hours of the initial announcement, the greatly appreciated,” Becerra said. “But the money 6823 Airline Hwy., Baton Rouge (2 miles north of Cortana Mall) Hours: 11 am - 9 pm Sun-Th; STA Student Council approached the administra- that touched us the most was the $12,300 raised by 11 am - 10 pm Fri & Sat (225) 357-0601 tion with the idea of having $5 spirit dress – STA the student body.” 22 The Catholic Commentator October 4, 2013 Fabre: ‘I will always carry Baton Rouge in my heart’ Bishop Fabre said he is looking Mrs. Fabre said she was “re- for wa rd to le a r n i ng f rom t he pe ople ally happy” and always thought from page 1 Ordained in the Diocese of Ba- Baton Rouge, express our pride in of Houma-Thibodaux. “I’m sure he would become a bishop before “My episcopal motto ‘Comfort ton Rouge in 1989, Bishop Fabre and heartily congratulate Bishop they have a lot to teach me about she passed away, but didn’t think it my People’ fits in well with the has served many church parishes Fabre on his new appointment.” shrimping and the like, but mostly would be so soon. spirit of what the pope is asking,” in this diocese before being named Bishop Fabre “excelled in every about what it means to be a disciple “He would do anything for you, he said. auxiliary bishop. way” in his assignments for the Di- of Jesus Christ - what it means to but he is very private,” she said of Bishop Fabre will be installed “Our beloved Holy Father ocese of Baton Rouge. He is a “de- strengthen your faith and serve the her son, who will turn 50 in Oc- at a 2 p.m. Mass on October 30 brings great honor to Bishop Fabre, voted, gifted, exemplary and re- church, and hopefully, I will teach tober. “He is very sweet to every- at the Cathedral of St. Francis de the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux spected minister of the Gospel. He them that too. Together we make body. I know he will do a good job Sales in Houma. He replaces Bish- and the Diocese of Baton Rouge, manifests strong intellect, genuine t h i s jou r ne y,” he sa id. as bishop, because everywhere he op Sam G. Jacobs, who is retiring in selecting Bishop Fabre,” Bishop piety, true fidelity to and inspiring To the people in the Diocese of has gone he has done a good job,” from episcopal assignment. Muench said. “We, the church of zeal for Christ and the Church.” Baton Rouge, Bishop Fabre said, she said. “I have never and will never for- Bishop Fabre was ordained get them. And I think of them and in the Diocese of Baton Rouge in pray for them every day.” August 1989. He has served as Citing the care and support of parochial vicar at St. Alphonsus the people in this diocese, he said, Church in Greenwell Springs, St. ^))))))45 Join us %4))))))6 “I will always carry Baton Rouge George Church in Baton Rouge, with me in my heart. I still to- St. Isidore Church in Baker, St. COMMUNITY CELEBRATION day rely on the many graces I got Joseph Cathedral and as pastor in serving in churches in Baton of the clustered church parishes Rouge and rely on that in my min- of St. Joseph in Grosse Tete and and istry as bishop.” Immaculate Heart of Mary church OPEN HOUSE At a press conference Sept. 23 in Maringouin as well as pastor of ^))----__000000)00)))45 %4)00)00000))))6 in Houma, Bishop Fabre said he Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in wanted to greet the priests, per- Baton Rouge. Join us for a preview Saturday, October 19, 2013 manent deacons, religious sisters, His experience as pastor of of Our Lady of the religious brothers and the semi- clustered church parishes in this Lake’s new Heart & 4 pm – 7 pm narians of the diocese. “Together diocese will certainly help him in Vascular Institute. in a special way we make known to the Houma-Thibodaux diocese Enjoy tours and fun activities all the good news of Jesus Christ that has two cathedrals, said Fa- Designed to advance for the whole family. as we continue the new evangeli- ther Counce. and redefine the field zation and seek to serve the Lord “The fact that he has experi- of heart and vascular in a special way. I look forward ence as pastor of clustered par- care, the Institute sets Our Lady of the Lake to the ministry that will be ours ishes probably will make him that a new standard for Heart & Vascular Institute together to coordinate and under- much better a shepherd down clinical excellence in 5000 Hennessy Blvd take as we seek to serve the needs south,” said Father Counce. our community. of all the faithful of this diocese.” After graduating as valedic- Father Paul Counce, a close torian of Catholic High of Point Parking available in Garage 2, friend of Bishop Fabre, called him Coupée, Bishop Fabre entered St. Surface Lots and Medical Plaza Lots. “kind, and so pastorally compe- Joseph College in St. Benedict and Shuttles will be available. tent. The people down there are then studied at the Catholic Uni- getting a true shepherd who they versity of Louvain in Belgium. will swiftly learn to love and the Bishop Muench also saluted ololrmc.com/heart priests are getting a good friend as retiring Bishop Jacobs, who he well as a good superior.” called a “cherished colleague and Bishop Fabre’s mother, The- treasured friend, who has served resa, who still lives in St. Augus- the Diocese of Houma-Thiboduax tine Church Parish in New Roads with extraordinary fervor, dedica- where Bishop Fabre was reared, tion, dynamism and distinction. said her son called her (the day be- We wish him well in his antici- fore the public announcement) to pated release from the heavy re- give her news of his appointment. sponsibility of diocesan adminis- “He was thrilled,” she said. tration.”

LIGHT OF LIFE – The 40 Days for Life Campaign kicked off with a prayer vigil service Sept. 23 at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. At the service’s conclusion, participants lit candles and prayed for success in their efforts.P hoto by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Com- mentator October 4, 2013 The Catholic Commentator 23 Marists celebrate history in Convent

By Richard Meek fore a standing room only crowd. co, Tampa, Fla., and West Virginia, but he with a chorus of beautiful young voices. The Catholic Commentator Father Keating, provincial of the called the Convent ceremony the “cherry A reception followed in the parish cen- Marists, celebrated the 150th anniversary on top of the sundae.” ter, where visitors ate and were able to One could almost hear history ema- Mass of the Marists landing in the United The St. Peter Chanel School choir per- briefly stroll through history via artifacts nating from the walls of St. Michael the States during a ceremony Sept. 12 at the formed before the Mass, gracing visitors and old pictures. Archangel Church in Convent as Father historic church. Ted Keating SM delivered his homily be- “I’m overwhelmed by the support,” he said. “I really am. We always wanted to do it but not sure we could pull it off. Diocese of Baton Rouge, St. Aloysius Church Thank you for the willingness to do this.” and the Diocesan Year of Faith invite you to attend The Marists initially arrived in Con- vent in 1863, at the height of the Civil Praying with Icons War and during the Battle of Vicksburg. They came at the request of a burgeoning Bringing Faith & Art Together Catholic settlement along River Road. Marists clergy continually served the parish until 1996, when a shortage presented by of priests forced their departure. Today, iconographer they remain in 12 dioceses and archdio- ceses nationwide as well as college cam- Raymond puses and hospitals. Several Marists from throughout the coun- “Our life has been a communion with Calvert try, some of whom previously served at St. you all of these years,” Father Keating Michael the Archangel in Convent, returned said. “We are where God calls us. Faith for a special Mass commemorating the or- was already here on River Road when we Sunday, October 13 der’s 150th anniversary celebration in the came.” 2 – 4 p.m. United States with some diocesan priests in He said similar celebrations have al- attendance. ready been held in Boston, San Francis- St. Aloysius Church 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge

Studying with master iconographer Philip Zimmerman, Calvert has painted and designed icons and stained glass windows in several churches in the New Orleans Year metro area as well as St. Joseph of ai h Cathedral in Baton Rouge. FOctober 11, 2012 t November 24, 2013

People from throughout the region filled St. Michael church to attend the Mass.

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Following Mass, visitors ate and were able to briefly stroll through history via a display of artifacts and old pictures. Photos by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator 24 The Catholic Commentator October 4, 2013

Look for the special section celebrating the Sacred Heart schedules nine-month novena appointment of Bishop Shelton Fabre Sacred Heart of Jesus Church tion of the Blessed Sacrament. many people do refuse it or sim- 17th century Jesus appeared to to the Diocese of in Baton Rouge is holding a no- Confessions will precede Mass ply neglect to say ‘yes’ to him,” St. Margaret Mary Alocoque Houma-Thibodaux vena to Our Savior’s Sacred at 11 a.m. Father Walsh said. “When our and made a promise that who- Heart on the first Friday of every Sacred Heart pastor Father Savior died on the cross for us, ever would receive him worthily coming in the next month beginning Oct. 4. The no- Miles Walsh is issuing an invita- his heart was pierced so that in Holy Communion on the first issue of vena will extend through June. tion to all who would like to at- blood and water could flow down Friday of the month for nine con- The Catholic A Mass will be celebrated at tend. upon us sinners. That was the secutive months would not die in Commentator. noon, followed by the novena to “Actually, the offer is God’s, cleansing water of baptism and the state of mortal sin but would the Sacred Heart and Benedic- not mine and yet, tragically, the blood of the Holy Eucharist.” receive all of the necessary grac- Father Walsh said that in the es to spend eternity with him.

Make a Child’s Dreams Come True!

A child dreams of many things, from monsters to Mickey Mouse. But when they reach a certain age, they begin to dream of their future. Three-year-olds, like the little girl in the picture, are already dreaming of being ballerinas and beauty queens when they grow up. We don’t know what the future holds for her or any of the homeless children we serve, but the mission of our Sweet Dreams Shelter is to give them hope and a chance to be all they can be. Their mothers want more for their children than a life of poverty. Like all moms, they have dreams of a brighter future. Over the next year, St. Vincent de Paul will serve over 250 homeless women and more than 200 homeless children. We are helping these homeless mothers to regain their self-sufficiency so they can make dreams come true, for themselves and their children.

Every year, through our annual Sweet Dreams effort, we ask people to pray for the women and children we serve. Please cut out and save this Sweet Dreams Prayer Card and make it a regular part of your spiritual life. Pray for us!

Sweet Dreams Prayer

Lord God, Giver of Life, Fill us with your Spirit. Use our hands to shelter the homeless; Use our hearts to enable sweet dreams; Use our voices to end homelessness. May our actions improve life for others

And reflect your abundant love. Through Christ our Lord, AMEN.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Bishop Ott Sweet Dreams Shelter For Women and Children www.svdpbr.org