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Vol. 39, No. 15 Bishop Provost celebrates Pontifical Mass in the Extraordinary Form (EDITOR’S NOTE: See a gal- designed by Heritage Resto- Roland Vaughn, the chaplain lery of photos from the Mass ration and Design Studio of of the Extraordinary Form of at http://live.lcdiocese.org/ Peoria, Ill.” the Liturgy in the Diocese, resources/image-galleries/ Our Lady of LaSalette Father Richard, and Father view/35.html) in Sulphur Derek Covert, Judicial Vicar. SULPHUR – The Most was also a victim of the De- Father Rommel Tolen- Reverend Glen John Provost, cember vandalism. tino, pastor of St. Peter the Bishop of Lake Charles, was Bishop Provost noted that, Apostle Catholic Church in the celebrant of a Solemn “The celebration of this Pon- Hackberry and Father Bryan Pontifical Mass on Saturday, tifical Mass in Our Lady of Thompson, parochial vicar June 29 - The Feast of Prompt Succor Church in of St. Henry Catholic Church Peter and Paul, Apostles - in Sulphur was quite appropri- acted as masters of ceremo- Our Lady of Prompt Succor ate, since only recently the nies. Other priests partici- Catholic Church. It was also church experienced pating included; Father Scott the 38th anniversary of the the trauma of being vandal- Conner, pastor of St. Joan of priestly ordination of Bishop ized. Many parishioners ex- Arc Catholic Church in Ober- Provost – June 29, 1975 in St. pressed their appreciation lin and Father Nathan Long, Peter’s Basilica by Pope Paul for such an opportunity to Secretary for the Ministry of VI. celebrate a special liturgy Christian Formation. Dea- The celebration of the Ex- in their cherished parish con Matthew Cormier and traordinary Form of the Lit- church.” Deacon Patrick LaPoint as urgy was the first in the newly The Bishop also lauded well as Deacon candidate renovated sanctuary. Work- “the very fine music done by Daniel Foreman of Our Lady ers were putting the near- the ‘Latin Mass’ Choir — the of Prompt Succor, attended. finishing touches on it on Missa Secunda by Hans Leo Seminarians of the Diocese Friday, June 28, according to Hassler.” He pointed out lat- taking part were Ryan Baca, Father Edward Richard, M.S. er that it was the first time Michael Beverung, Michael pastor of Our Lady of Prompt since 1965 that he had had Caraway, Samuel Orsot, Cris- Succor. “Our parish suffered the pleasure of hearing this tian Gonzalez, Addison Pitre, a terrible loss when all of our particular musical setting of and Trey Ange. Bishop Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, celebrated a Pontifical Mass in statues were destroyed by the Mass sung. The congregation attend- the Extraordinary Form on Saturday, June 29 - the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Apos- vandalism at the end of 2012,” With the celebration of this ing was estimated at over Father Richard said. “We Pontifical Mass, the Bishop four hundred persons. tles - in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur. More than 400 were had already been in the pro- has celebrated four since his The Holy Father, in his in attendance at the Mass. The date was also the 38th anniversary of Bishop Provost’s cess of planning a renovation ordination as the ordinary of motu proprio Summorum ordination to the priesthood. of the sanctuary when that the Diocese, which continues Pontificum of July 7, 2007, is- happened so we decided to his wish to celebrate the Ex- sued an Apostolic Letter on cessible for use. following the fulfillment of Richard, himself a gifted jazz merge the replacement of the traordinary Form of the Lit- the celebration of the Roman At the conclusion of the the required conditions. musician, had arranged for statues with the renovation. urgy on “appropriate solem- Rite according to the Missal Mass, Father Vaughn, on be- Father Richard and his musical entertainment while “The new furnishings and nities.” of 1962. This made celebra- half of Bishop Provost, an- parish hosted a dinner fol- everyone ate a delicious meal statues, those in the sanctu- Priests participating in tion of the rites of the Ex- nounced a plenary indul- lowing in the Father Egidio prepared by the ladies and ary and those to come, were the liturgy included Father traordinary Form more ac- gence for those attending Vecchio Parish Hall.Father gentlemen of the parish. New altar and reredos adorn Sulphur church SULPHUR -- Recently, the celebration of ministered to the people who where enslaved the Extraordinary Form of the Liturgy took as they arrived in the port. Cartagena was the place in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic location of the principal slave exchange in the Church. This was not a necessarily unusual New World. The painting contains a depiction occurrence, as Bishop Glen John Provost. of a slave ship from the time.” had celebrated the Extraordinary Form of Those two panels lay empty now but they the Mass and the Novus Ordo in the church will serve as the backdrop for the new statues on a number of occasions. The unusual part of Our Lady of Prompt Succor and St. Peter – it was the first celebration of any Mass in Claver that are being crafted in Spain, the the church, following the refurbishment of originals of which were destroyed in the van- the sanctuary made necessary by last Decem- dalism. These statues should arrive within ber’s devastating acts of vandalism. the month. “Our parish suffered a terrible loss when “The statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, all of our statues were destroyed by vandal- Patroness of and of our Parish, will ism at the end of 2012,” Father Edward Rich- be very close in appearance to the original ard, M.S., the pastor, said. “We had already in .,” Father Richard said. “The been in the process of planning a renovation statue of St. Peter Claver, Patron of the Dio- of the sanctuary when that happened so we cese of Lake Charles and of our former mis- decided to merge the replacement of the stat- sion church, is a new design created especial- ues with the renovation. The new furnishings ly for us.. and statues, those in the sanctuary and those The new altar and reredos that now adorn the sanctuary of Our Lady of Prompt Suc- “The Altar of Sacrifice is similar in design to come, were designed by Heritage Restora- cor Catholic Church in Sulphur were designed by Heritage Restoration and Design to the rear altar. The altar is fronted with a tion and Design Studio of Peoria, Ill.” large icon of the Paschal Lamb. The ambo Studio of Peoria, Ill. A planned renovation of the sanctuary was merged with the need The Altar of repose and reredos is ap- matches each of the other pieces and is front- to replace statues destroyed in an act of vandalism last December in the church. proximately 22 feet high and 16 feet wide at ed with icons of the four Evangelists. There the base according to Father Richard. It is ap- proximately 20 feet wide at the top. are two pedestals with backdrops of a design “The altar is said to be designed in a French similar to the altar on either side of the sanc- style due to its wider apex and more narrow tuary for the placement of the statues of Our base,” he continued. “The centerpiece of the Lady of LaSalette and St. Joseph with the reredos is a scene of the Crucifixion with the child Jesus holding carpenter’s tools. Second Annual Bishop’s “Finally, in addition to the statues that I Blessed Virgin Mary and St. John at the foot of the Cross. The Crucifix floats on a paint- have already mentioned, there are two ador- ed backdrop depicting old Jerusalem as it is ing angels at the uppermost point of the altar envisioned at the time of the Crucifixion. To of repose and between them is an image of the either side of the Crucifixion center panel is Holy Spirit in the form of a dove with golden Gala tickets now on sale rays extending out behind it.” a panel depicting coastal New Orleans on the LAKE CHARLES – The night that night, and VIP so- left and a panel depicting Cartagena Colom- (EDITOR’S NOTE: A reredos or raredos is Harry James Orchestra with cial from 6 to 6:30 p.m. before bia on the right. an altarpiece, or a screen or decoration behind Fred Radke on first trum- the Gala opens to the public “The New Orleans painting includes the the altar in a church, usually depicting reli- pet will provide smooth “Big and includes a photograph representation of a square-rig French ship gious iconography or images. It can be made of Band” sounds at the Second with Bishop Provost. Each of that would have been typical of the ship upon stone, wood, metal, ivory, or a combination of Annual Bishop’s Gala set for the platinum sponsorships is which the statue of Our Lady of Prompt Suc- materials. The images may be painted, carved, Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Lake $20,000. cor was transported to New Orleans,” Father gilded, composed of mosaics, and/or embedded Charles Civic Center, accord- Gold Sponsors receive a Richard said. “The Cartagena painting de- with niches for statues. Sometimes a tapestry ing to Msgr. Daniel Torres, table for 10, special mention picts the mission in which St. Peter Claver is used, or other fabric such as silk or velvet.) V.G. and Msgr. Ronald Groth, in the Gala program and from Gala co-chairman. the bandstand that night, and The orchestra, along with a VIP social from 6 to 6:30 talented vocalist Gina Funes, p.m. before the Gala opens features show tunes, stan- to the public and includes a dards, loves, songs, and music photograph with Bishop Pro- from the golden age of swing. vost for a $10,000 donation. . Last year’s inaugural Bish- op’s Gala raised $56,623.96 to For $5,000, Silver Sponsors support the ministries of the receive a table for 10 and list- ing in the Gala program while diocesan Office of Communi- The Holy Family cations. . Crystal sponsorships pick up Tickets are $125 each and Concierge Service; special six tickets and listing in the a table for 10 can be pur- individual gifts; and special Gala program for a $2,500 do- chased for $1,250. They are mention in the Gala Program nation. now available for purchase at and from the bandstand that For any of these special the parishes of the Diocese of evening; and attendance at sponsorships please contact Lake Charles, the Chancery the VIP social from 6 to 6:30 Msgr. Torres at 337-439-7400. at 414 Iris Street, Crossroads p.m. before the Gala opens Participation in this won- Bookstore, 701 W. Prien Lake to the public and includes a derful event provides for the Road, and on the website of photograph with the Bishop. continuation of the produc- the Diocese. To buy tickets In addition, they will be hon- tion and airing of the Glad on the website, using your ored at a special Thank You Tidings television program credit card or e-check, go the dinner at a to-be-determined each Sunday morning on lcdiocese.org and click on the time at L’Évêché, the Bishop’s KPLC-TV and the prepara- “Support the Diocese” button Residence, tion and publication of the on the front page. Then, click Several other levels of Catholic Calendar in local on “Bishop’s Gala Tickets” sponsorship are also avail- newspapers. The website of Deacon Patrick LaPoint, right, director of the Stella Maris Seafarers Center at the and follow the easy instruc- able – Platinum, Gold, Silver, the Diocese – lcdiocese.org – tions. and Crystal. Multiple num- Port of Lake Charles, stands with Dwayne Boudreaux, the Gulf Coast coordinator is maintained as well as con- for the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) from New Orleans, next Special sponsorship op- bers of these sponsorships tinually upgraded through portunities include one will be offered. your attendance as well as to the new van purchased for the transportation ministry of the Center through a Bishop’s Table for a contribu- Platinum Sponsors will the broadcast of the 9:30 a.m. $29,804 grant from the ITF. The new vehicle replaces a van with more than 200,000 tion of $30,000. For the dona- receive two tables for 10, spe- Mass each Sunday from the miles of travel among the 17 facilities and 36 docks that make up the Center’s area tion, eight lucky individuals cial individual gifts, special Cathedral of the Immaculate receive dinner with Bishop mention in the Gala program of operation. In the first half of this year, 2,842 seafarers from 539 ships have used Conception on two local radio Provost at the Gala with and from the bandstand the the Center’s transportation service. stations. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

July 19, 2013 Msgr. Joseph A. Bourque, 87, laid to rest WESTLAKE – A Mass of Bourque also attended St. the Columbian Squires. In 1980, in the then new Dio- ers, contributions be made to Christian Burial was cel- Joseph Seminary in St. Bene- In 1961, Msgr. Bourque was cese of Lake Charles, Msgr. the Msgr. Joseph A. Bourque ebrated for Rev. Msgr. Jo- dict, La., McNeese State Uni- named assistant pastor to the Bourque served as the Direc- Seminary Burse with the Dio- seph A. Bourque, a retired versity, and St. John Semi- newly established Our Lady tor of Evangelization and was cese of Lake Charles. priest of the Diocese of Lake nary in Little Rock, Ark., Queen of Heaven Catholic also named to the National As can be evidenced by his Charles, last Saturday, July from which he earned a Mas- Church in Lake Charles, stay- Bishop’s Committee of Evan- life, Msgr. Bourque’s actions 13 in St. John Bosco Catho- ters Degree in Theology. He ing there for six years. He gelization. In 1982, he was as a priest were high reli- lic Church. Msgr. Bourque, also graduated from the Uni- was then named pastor to St. named a Prelate of Honor to gious education and youth 87, died at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday versity of Arkansas School Lawrence Catholic Church in His Holiness, Pope John Paul involvement. He also placed July 9. Bishop Glen John Pro- of Law and did other post- Hathaway, serving until 1972. II, with the title Monsignor. a high priority for quality lit- vost was the celebrant with graduate work from a variety While at St. Lawrence he be- From 1985 to 1991, he was urgies to satisfy the hunger of priests of the Diocese of Lake of schools, including Catholic gan teaching at Immaculata pastor of Our Lady Help of the people to hear the Word Charles concelebrating. Fa- University and Jerusalem Seminary in Lafayette. Christians Catholic Church of God. ther Jacob S. Conner, pastor Biblical Study. He was named pastor to in Jennings and served as His years as a priest help of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Msgr. Bourque was or- Our Lady of Perpetual Help pastor of St. John Bosco Cath- Church in Oberlin, was the dained to the priesthood for Catholic Church in New Ibe- olic Church in Westlake un- him to strongly recognize homilist. Burial was in Prien the Diocese of Lafayette on ria in 1972 and also served til 2000. Even in retirement, the strength of lay people in Memorial Park. June 4, 1955 in the Cathedral the Diocese of Lafayette as Msgr. Bourque kept up an the Church and the need for Msgr. Bourque was born of St. John in Lafayette and the part-time Assistant Direc- active life, presenting Bible in-service training of volun- on July 23, 1926 in Iowa, La., celebrated his first solemn tor for Religious Education. study programs weekly at teers. His dedication to oth- the son of Joseph Clement Mass on June 5, 1955 in Im- His next assignment came in Crossroads Bookstore. ers, show to all that he was Bourque and Areece Ber- maculate Conception Catho- Monsignor Joseph A. 1978 when he became pas- Msgr. Bourque is survived truly a gift from Jesus. His trand Bourque, the eighth of lic Church in Lake Charles. Bourque tor of St. Theodore Catholic by nieces and nephews. actions all confirm that Msgr. 12 children and a twin. He His first assignment was as as- Church in Moss Bluff, where A seminary burse has been Bourque was a priest of vi- was educated in the public sistant pastor at St. Bernard and coached football and bas- he was instrumental in the established in memory of sion – a vision of what can be schools of Calcasieu and Jef- Catholic Church in Breaux ketball. During that time he institution of St. Theodore Msgr. Bourque and the family done and the means to make ferson Davis Parish. Msgr. Bridge where he also taught served as state chaplain of Holy Family Catholic School. requested that, in lieu of flow- those dreams come true. Rally for Religious Freedom a success; draws large crowd (Read more at http://live.lcdio- for many other uses. cese.org/news/1361-rally-for- “The United States Confer- religious-freedom-a-success- ence of Catholic Bishops Mi- draws-large-crowd-.html) gration and Refugee Service SULPHUR – Bishop Glen services administered contract John Provost was one of a large services for victims of human number of speakers and enter- trafficking. that received rave tainers taking part in the Rally review from objective sources in Support of Religious Freedom about how effective Catholic held recently in the Heritage Charities and the Migration Square Pavilion. and Refugee Services were,” The event, taking place for Bishop Provost said. “In spite of a second year, was larger than being recognized as successful the inaugural occasion with be- and effective, the government tween 1,000 and 1,500 people requires that the programs pro- ebbing and flowing during its vide or refer for contraceptive four hours timeframe – 9 a.m. to and abortion services, a viola- 1 p.m.In Southwest Louisiana it tion of Catholic teaching. We Bishop Glen John Provost accepted seminarian John Souder, kneeling, to candida- was also the beginning of the na- Bishop Glen John Provost will not and cannot do that.” cy for Holy Orders, an early step in Souder’s journey to priesthood for the Diocese tionwide Fortnight for Freedom In conclusion he noted that of Lake Charles, during the celebration of a Votive Mass for Vocations to Holy Or- called for by the United States law even if we didn’t know this at numerous state colleges, ders at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Others pictured here partici- Conference of Catholic Bishops. person was undocumented, not Christian student organiza- pating in the ceremony included, from left, Father Derek Covert, Deacon Matthew This 14 day period of prayer and that that would make any differ- tions are denied status because fasting was to be used to raise Cormier, Bishop Provost, seminarian Jay Alexius, M.D., and Msgr. James Gaddy, ence to our “exercise of charity.” they require their leaders to be awareness of the challenges Christian and to abstain from pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven. Souder will be attending the Pontifical North There is discrimination to religious liberty around the against small church congre- immoral activity such as pre- American College in Rome this fall continuing his studies and discernment. world. gations of certain areas of the marital sex. He shared six risks to our re- country, New York City for in- “These limitations placed ligious freedom, beginning with stance, where the city adopted a on the free exercise of religion Bishop Provost the Health and Human Services policy that barred some church- - this threat to religiousfreedom mandate that would force re- es from renting public schools is larger than any single issue or ligious institutions to facilitate on the weekend for worship ser- caseand has roots in the secu- praises the or fund sterilization, abortion vices even though non-religious larism of our country,” Bishop inducing drugs and contracep- groups could rent the schools Provost concluded. tion, “which are contrary to the Pope’s decisions moral teaching of many of us.” (Read more at http:// He noted that the government live.lcdiocese.org/news/ is also trying to define which re- press-releases/1357-bish- ligious institutions are religious op-provost-comments-on- enough to merit protection of Pope Francis The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of sainthoods-for-blessed-john- their religious liberty. “This is paul-ii-and-blessed-john-xxiii-. unprecedented in history of our General prayer intention: “That World Youth Day in Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane Brazil may encourage all young Christians to become season of 2013 the people of the Diocese of Lake html) nation,” he said. Charles pray the following prayer, composed by The LAKE CHARLES – Bishop “The government has never disciples and missionaries of the Gospel.” Most Reverend , Second Bish- Glen John Provost issued the before tried to define what a reli- op of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey in 1957: following statement in response gious institution was or is.” Mission Prayer Intention:”That throughout Asia to the approval by Pope Francis His second point was the doors may open to messengers of the Gospel.” O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble of a second attributed government’s forcing of agen- voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed to the intercession of Blessed cies in places like Boston, San Bishop Glen John Provost your order and returned to its quietude. You are John Paul II and the approval Francisco, and Illinois out of For the Promotion of Religious Liberty: still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the of the votes of the Congregation the service of providing adop- That the citizens of our republic grow in apprecia- shadow of a danger over which we have no con- of the Causes of Saints in favor tion or foster care by revok- tion for their first and most cherished freedom, the trol: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, of the of Blessed ing licenses or ending govern- right to practice their religion freely and without gov- can awake from its seeming lethargy, and over- ernmental interference. step its conventional boundaries, invade our land John XXIII. ment contracts because of the and spread chaos and disaster. “We rejoice in the good news organization’sfailure to place regarding Blessed John XXIII children with same-sex couples During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving and Blessed John Paul II. Both or unmarried opposite sex cou- Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose mem- of these worthy pontiffs, by lives ples who cohabitate. “We, the ories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to of extraordinary virtue, made Catholic Church, can not do this Did you know... refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, in conscience.” invaluable contributions to the St. Maria Goretti, born Oct. 16, 1890 and murdered July 6, 1902, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to He noted that several states life of the Church and the im- is one of the youngest canonized saints. She died from mul- plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared have passed laws that forbid provement of the world. ‘Good tiple stab wounds inflicted by her attempted rapist after she from the calamities common to this area and ani- “harboring” undocumented im- Pope John’ promoted peace, refused to submit to him. St. Maria Goretti was beatified on mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk migrants. “The Church consid- worked for renewal, and sought April 27, 1947 and three years later canonized by Pope Pius in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the ers this act Christian charity and heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity to reconcile. Blessed John Paul XII. She is the of teenage girls as well as chastity, pu- pastoral care of immigrants,” he awaits us. Amen. II “the Great” assisted other rity, and forgiveness. world leaders in overseeing said. “In states where such laws exist, if an undocumented immi- the fall of Soviet Communism, Next Monday is the feast day of another saint, one that followed Jesus The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder grant receives assistance from averted wars and left a signifi- throughout his public ministry. Do you know her name? Find Second Bishop of Lafayette one of our Catholic Charities we cant legacy of teaching on mat- out in the next Catholic Calendar. ters of faith and morals. would be held in violation of the ? Diocesan Briefs..... Mass of Petition for Charlene Richard 5 in the church at 1301 Sampson Street, according to Deacon Dr. Wiker graduated from Furman University with a B.A. in Fred Reed. Political Philosophy and has an M.A. in Religion and a Ph.D. RICHARD – A Mass marking the 54th anniversary of the For more information and to make an appointment for an in Theological Ethics from Vanderbilt University. death of Charlene Marie Richard will be celebrated at 6 p.m. interview contact Deacon Reed at 337-439-6585 or 529-8285, or Breakout topics for the conference will include Faith and on Friday, August 9, in St. Edward Catholic Church. Father by e-mail at [email protected]. Science, Demonstrations of God’s Existence, Darwinism and Mitchell Guidry, pastor of Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catho- Evolution, The Dictatorship of Relativism, and more. lic Church in Ville Platte, will be the celebrant. Late Nite Catechism 3 Aug. 11 A will be prayed beginning at 5:30 p.m. and a recep- LAKE CHARLES – St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church “Beat the Heat” Program continues tion will follow the Mass in the parish hall. For more informa- will present “Til Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3” LAKE CHARLES -- Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisi- tion, contact “Friends of Charlene,” P.O. Box 91623, Lafayette, in the Rosa Hart Theatre of the Lake Charles Civic Center for ana and the Fourth Degree Knights of Peter Claver, Assembly LA 70509. one performance at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. 22, with the help of the City of Lake Charles, are once again David Kauffman concert Aug. 16 Tickets, from $32 to $52, may be purchased by calling the offering air conditioner units for elderly and disabled low- Civic Center Box Office at 491-1432 or on the internet at Tick- income individuals. JENNINGS – Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church etmaster.com and search St. Martin de Porres Late Nite Cat- Call 337-439-7436 on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 will host David Kauffman in concert in the church on Friday, echism 3. p.m., if you are in need of an air conditioner. Aug. 16, beginning at 7 p.m. There will be no charge for the concert but contributions will be accepted. Veritas Conference set September 14 Clergy, religious anniversaries to be honored St. John Bosco RCIA to start LAKE CHARLES – “How to Answer the New Atheism” will LAKE CHARLES – St. Henry Catholic Church and the be the topic for the Veritas Conference on Faith and Evange- Knights of Columbus will honor priests, deacons, and reli- WESTLAKE – St. John Bosco Catholic Church will begin lization set for Saturday, Sept. 14, at St. Louis Catholic High gious celebrating significant anniversary years in multiples of it’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults on Thursday, Sept. School with Benjamin Wiker, Ph.D. as the keynote speaker. five at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.