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Vol. 45, No. 2 Deacon Viau interred at Saint The Magi “opened their treasures and offered [the baby Jesus] gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” The Magi brought their best. Charles Center Christmas is about “gift,” but not “gift” as we commonly think. A great MOSS BLUFF — Deacon grees from Loyola, an M. Ed. Glenn Christopher Viau was in Secondary Education and deal of time and energy is spent on gift giving. However, when God interred at New Bethany an M.P.S. in Pastoral Studies. Cemetery, located on the He completed the Spiritual wanted to give us His most important gift, He did so in a Bethlehem grounds of Saint Charles Cen- Directors program offered by stable. And while the Magi made precious and expensive offerings, ter, on Monday, December 3, the Diocese of Lake Charles, following a Mass of Christian and served as a supervisor the object of their adoration was an innocent baby lying in a manger. Burial celebrated by Bishop in the program, served three Let us offer ourselves to the Son of God, putting aside selfishness Glen John Provost and con- terms as Chairperson of the celebrated by priests of the Council of Deacons, was the and offering our love of God and neighbor. I join my fellow Catholics Diocese of Lake Charles. Assistant to the Vicar for Cler- Deacon Glenn Viau in extending to you our prayers for a joyful Christmas! Attending were many dea- gy at the time of his death. cons of the diocese and else- Deacon Viau taught two laws, John and Teresa Spara- where. Holy Cross theology courses cio. He is survived by his wife Deacon Viau, 64, of West- offered through the Diocese of twenty-seven years, Rosalie lake, passed away suddenly of Lake Charles, Morality and Sparacio Viau of Westlake; on Wednesday, November 28. Adolescent Faith Develop- daughter, Christina “Tina” A native of New Orleans, ment. He served on the teach- Burleigh and husband Phil- he was born January 17, 1954, ing staff for the most recent Fight against human where in his adult life was a Diaconate Formation Pro- lip, also of Westlake; sister, well-respected Catholic edu- gram for the Diocese of Lake Deborah Viau Valiente and cator, with 14 years in the Charles, teaching New Testa- husband Joseph; nephew, Ste- Archdiocese of New Orleans, ment Letters and Gospels to phen Valiente; niece, Kristen trafficking ongoing as a teacher, assistant princi- deacon candidates. He has V. Romig and husband Neil; Work continues to combat pal, and principal. also taught Introduction to grandchildren, Brooks, Bren- human trafficking, one of the From 1991 to 2001 and again Catholicism and The Catholic num, and Brecken Burleigh; most insidious new forms of from 2002 through 2007, he Novel for the Center for Cath- and his beloved granddoggie, slavery in the world today served on the administrative olic Studies. He was currently Lucy. and to be found in the midst staff at St. Louis Catholic High teaching a dual-enrollment Donations can be made in of Southwest . School as Academic Assistant course, Religion 201, at St. The average age of a traf- Principal, Campus Minister, Louis Catholic High School Deacon Viau’s name to St. Lou- is Catholic High School, 1620 ficking victim is 13 years and and Academic Administrator. through McNeese State Uni- 89 percent of the slaves are He also taught Theology, Eng- versity. Bank Street, Lake Charles, sold into the sex industry. lish, Social Studies, and Jour- Deacon Viau also enjoyed LA 70601; Our Lady of Good The Louisiana Summit on nalism while at the school. He volunteering back to his com- Counsel Catholic Church, 221 Modern Slavery and Human also served as interim princi- munity through the Covenant Aqua Drive, Lake Charles, Trafficking examined meth- pal at Our Lady Immaculate House, where he served as an LA 70605; Immaculate Con- ods to fight this horrendous Catholic School in Jennings educational tutor, for Hunger ception Cathedral Catholic sin, looking at roles and best and as the interim principal Walk-Bread for the World, School, 1536 Ryan Street, practices in government, law at St. Louis for the 2017-18 Spiritual director for the enforcement, churches and academic year. ACTS Community and with Lake Charles, LA 70601; or to non-governmental organi- He earned a B.S. in Second- many other organizations. Camp Karol Catholic Youth zations in eradicating this ary Education from Loyola Deacon Viau was preceded Camp and Retreat, 2151 Sam crime against humanity. University in New Orleans in death by his parents, Louis Houston Jones Parkway, Lake as well as two graduate de- and Doris Viau; and his in- Charles, LA 70611. The conference was host- ed by Bishop Marcelo San- chez Sorondo, Vatican Chancellor of the Pon- Diocese of Lake Charles tifical Academy of Sciences and Pope Francis’ delegate to fight “modern slavery,” compliant with Charter along with Louisiana Gov- Speakers and participants from around the world ernor John Bel Edwards, attended an International Conference on the Prevention LAKE CHARLES -- In No- Partners was for the 2017- of Lake Charles is fully com- Congressman Ted Poe of Human Trafficking. Pictured above, from left, are vember, the Diocese of Lake 2018 audit period. pliant: and the congressional cau- Father Jeff Bayhi, pastor of St John the Baptist Catholic Charles was audited for its The Charter for the Protec- • Creating a safe environ- cus against victims of abuse, Church in Zachary and a conference organizer, Jeanne compliance with the Charter tion of Children and Young ment for children and along with Father M. Jeffery Lebato, who represented the Diocese of Lake Charles, for the Protection of Children People is a comprehensive young people; Bayhi, founder of a featured speaker, State Senator Ronnie Johns and, Metanoia Manor, a shelter and Young People. Bishop set of procedures originally his wife, Michelle, of Sulphur. • Healing and reconciliation for victims of human traffick- Glen John Provost has an- established by the United of victims and survivors; ing. human trafficking victims. dedication, which is staffed nounced “that this most fa- States Conference of Catho- • Making prompt and effec- “The problem is growing Four such survivors were by nuns trained to serve this vorable audit report from lic Bishops in June 2002 for tive response to allega- tions; in the world,” said Bishop residing at the home at its special population. Stonebridge states that the addressing allegations of Marcel Sanchez Sorondo, the Diocese of Lake Charles is in sexual abuse of minors by • Cooperating with civil au- thorities; Chancellor of the Pontifical compliance with the Charter Catholic clergy. The Charter Academy of Sciences. “We The next issue of the for the Protection of Children also includes guidelines for • Disciplining offenders; need to eradicate human and Young People and is a reconciliation, healing, ac- • Providing for means of ac- slaves and human traffick- Catholic Calendar will be published further testimony to our con- countability, and prevention countability for the future ing.” tinuing efforts to insure the of future acts of abuse. It was to ensure the problem This was Bishop Sorondo’s on Friday, January 18, 2019. safety of our children and revised in 2005, 2011, and continues to be effectively second trip to Louisiana as youth.” 2018. dealt with through the Sec- he had been present in 2017 Offices of the Diocese are closed from today, December 21, through The on-site audit per- The following are mea- retariat of Child and Youth for the dedication of Meta- Tuesday, January 1, reopening at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January formed here in the Diocese sures required by the Char- Protection and the Nation- noia Manor, the home built to 2, with regular office hours the remainder of the week. by Stonebridge Business ter and in which the Diocese al Review Board. house and rehabilitate teen Diocesan Briefs..... Cathedral radio broadcast to go on hiatus The fundraiser will support Respect Life ministries in the diocese such as Rachel’s Vineyard, which continues to help LAKE CHARLES -- Beginning with the first Sunday of Jan- Center for Catholic Studies class schedule people heal from the wounds of abortion and the newest min- uary, the Feast of the Epiphany, the radio broadcast of the LAKE CHARLES – Father Nathan Long will teach on the istry - Grief to Grace - which provides healing retreats for celebration of the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass from the Cathedral Letters of St. Paul Course Title: The Letters of Saint Paul on anyone who has suffered from physical, emotional or sexual of the Immaculate Conception will be temporarily off the air. the Tuesdays of January 29 and February 12, 19, 26 from 5:30- This temporary cessation of the airing is due to the clo- abuse. Efforts are also being enhanced in the diocese to teach 7:30 p.m. at the Catholic Student Center at McNeese. sure of the Cathedral to continue the inside renovation of the Natural Family Planning and helping married couples grow The course description is as follows: “St. Paul is notori- building. All Masses after January 2, will take place in Ave Ma- in love and generosity. ously misunderstood. St. Peter admitted as much in his own ria Hall, located across the street from the Cathedral at the Tickets are $50 each with children under 12 admitted free. letter (2 Peter 3:15-16). Yet, understanding St. Paul is critical southeast corner of Kirby and Bilbo streets. The Trinity Package, which includes eight tickets, a ticket to if we are to take seriously the call to evangelize. After all, Paul Plans call for the radio broadcasts to recommence once the the raffle, and a signed thank you card from Bishop Glen John was the first world-wide evangelizer. Moreover, his epistles inside work has been completed and the Cathedral reopens, Provost, is $500. This can be done safely online at the Diocese are read throughout the year in the Sacred Liturgy. Few pay hopefully in July 2019. of Lake Charles website – lcdiocese.org – by clicking the Event much attention, and they are rarely given attention from the When broadcasts return, the Mass will still be available Registration button and then the Respect Life fundraiser link. pulpit. In the interest of making the most of a short time, the each Sunday on KLCL (1470-AM) and KJEF-AM (1290-AM) in There will be games for the children and raffle prizes, $20 approach in this course will be to take 8 keys/keywords to re- Jennings as well as on Radio Maria 91.1 FM on the second per ticket, include, first prize - a golf cart; second prize - a Tim call the central ideas and themes in Paul. By developing an Sunday of each month. Tebow jersey; and third prize - jambalaya prepared for 50 understanding in these topics, it will better equip the partici- people. pant to hear and understand the sections of Paul’s epistles as Events at Saint Charles Center If you have any questions, contact Ms. Marjorie Long at they are read at Mass.” MOSS BLUFF — Spring events taking place at Tabor Re- 337-439-7400, Ext. 317 or at [email protected]. Paula Hunter will teach Theology of the Body and the Inte- treat House of Saint Charles Center have been announced and rior Life on the Tuesdays of March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 from will begin with “Winter: A Time to Be with God” presented by Catholic mission trip July 5-14 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Student Center. Sr. Diane Depwe on Tuesday, January 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. LAKE CHARLES – The Abrazando Cristo Mission Trip for “In this course, the student will develop a basic under- Suggested donation for the Evening of Reflection is $20.00 2019 will be July 5-14 to Puerto Rico, according to Monsignor standing of St Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, and per person, with a registration deadline of Friday, January 11. Daniel Torres. also of St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises. We will A “Domestic Church” Married Couples Retreat is set for The cost of the trip will be $2,200, which covers all air and explore the profound meaning of being human--our purpose Thursday, January 24 through Sunday, January 27. For infor- ground transportation, meals, lodging, trips, taxes, retreat, and fulfillment. Lecture and discussion topics include but are mation and/or to register, please call Blaine or Denise Wyn- and mission shirts. not limited to: The truth of Trinitarian love Scriptures and inger at (337) 764-1562 or visit www.domesticchurchfamilies. For an information packet/registration form contact Feli- Church documents about the nature of the Human Person com. cia Borel at 337-477-1236 or by e-mail at Felicia.borel@lcdio- Some key affective states we experience as we move closer Saint Charles Center Associate Director Deacon Brian Soi- cese.org. to--or further away from--our ultimate destiny as Human Per- leau will present “Do Not Let the Sun Set on Your Anger: Un- A $300 non-refundable deposit with the registration form sons. The most typical resistances men and women feel in derstanding and Reducing Anger for Men” from 6 to 9 p.m. on is due by Jan. 12 to secure a seat. Only 25 seats are available. spousal and/or friendship relationships.” Tuesday, January 29. Cost is $50 per person for each course. Registration is The deadline for registration, which is $20 per person, is Pilgrimage to Italy in 2019 available online at lcdiocese.org by clicking the Event Regis- Friday, January 25. LAKE CHARLES — Visit Rome, Monte Cassino, San tration button. To register for these events and others call (337) 855-1232 Giovanni Rotondo, Lanciano, Manoppello, Loreto, Tolentino, or visit stcharlescenter.com. Assisi, Orvieto, Florence, Padua, and Venice with Spiritual Pontifical Mass schedule announced Director Father Rommel Tolentino, on September 16-27, 2019. LAKE CHARLES — Bishop Glen John Provost will cel- Respect Life fundraiser March 16, 2019 The 12-day pilgrimage is $3879 per person with double oc- ebrate a Pontifical Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Friday, LAKE CHARLES – The Diocese of Lake Charles Respect cupancy. The price includes round trip airfare from Houston, Dec. 28, the Feast of the Holy Innocents, at 5:30 p.m. in the Life fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, from $450 government taxes and airline surcharges, accommoda- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Prien Lake Park with priests and deacons tions in first class hotels, most meals, comprehensive sight- The schedule of pontifical masses in the Cathedral during from around the diocese bringing their best cooking teams seeing, daily Mass, and more. 2019 has also been set - Thursday, August 1, Jesus Christ the competing for attendees’ taste buds and votes. The winning For a brochure and more information, call 337-436-7251 or Eternal High Priest, 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 29, Sun- “clergy team” will receive a $500 donation to their parish. email [email protected]. Space is limited! day in the Octave of Christmas, 11:15 a.m. 01048845

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

December 21, 2018 Return to the Lord - Camp Karol construction

MOSS BLUFF – Work continues, through the came in early 2016. The vision evolved into Camp generosity of contributors to the Return to the Karol and expanded to include additional acreage Lord Capital Campaign, on construction of The near Bear Island. Lodge, the multi-purpose center of all future ac- Deacon Soileau noted a number of ways that tivities for Camp Karol, nestled among nature individuals can help including Prayer - pray for and provide a serene environment for Catholic the success of the Camp Karol project, the people youth of the Diocese of Lake Charles seeking working with it, and its mission. While praying, Christ, live Catholic, build community, and ignite ask for the intercession of the Blessed Mother, the World. Saint John Paul II, Saint Charles Borromeo and Part of the plan for Camp Karol, originally des- Saint Peter Claver; Time – throughout the build- ignated as Phase 2, is the construction of over- ing phases, we will need volunteers. We urge you night housing facilities, namely 12 bungalows to consider giving your time and energy; Talents costing about $81,000.00 each. Through the gen- – whether your talent consists of carpentry, arts, erous contribution of $324,000.00 by Chad and Mi- cooking, etc., these may be needed for the comple- chelle Mudd to ongoing fundraising efforts, con- tion of Camp Karol; and Funding – your monetary struction of four of those bungalows will begin donations are greatly appreciated and will be soon at the site allowing the housing of partici- used for the various phases. pants on the grounds of Camp Karol to coincide Some of those phases include the bungalow with the opening of the doors of “The Lodge” construction and furnishings, Bear Island equip- and the kick off of programming at the facility. ment, boardwalk construction along with Chapel The youth retreat center will provide spiritu- construction and furnishings. al direction, faith-filled talks, and instruction in Contributions can make any number of items Catholic beliefs. It will light a spark in the hearts possible to acquire including Lodge furnishings - and minds of young people. The motto of Camp folding chairs - $30 per chair (200 chairs); folding Karol is Totus Tuus: Totally Yours. tables - $90 per table (20 tables); folding, rolling, “The significance of the name is that Camp Karol is named in dining room tables - $1,100 per table (12 tables); office desks honor of Saint John Paul II whose birth name was Karol Wojty- - $600 per desk (2 desks); conference room table and chairs - la,” said Deacon Brian Soileau. “In Polish, his native language, $2,000 (1 set); entrance lobby furnishings - $10,000; sound system Karol means Charles. This underscores the strong link Camp for conference hall - $12,000; kitchen/dining supplies - $10,000; Karol has to Saint Charles Center and Tabor Retreat House. landscaping - $20,000; and chapel liturgical supplies - $10,000. According to Deacon Soileau, the Associate Director of Saint Overnight accommodations made up of eight bungalows will Charles Center, the idea of a Catholic youth camp in Southwest be constructed at a cost of $81,000 each. Louisianan was first broached by a group of concerned Catho- The Bear Island aspect of the project includes boardwalk - lic men about their children. It came with the group’s purchase $50,000; clearing of Bear Island - $50,000; ropes course - $20,000; of Bear Island, a beautiful piece of land in Moss Bluff situated sports fields - $10,000; and wharves and canoes - $10,000. along the Calcasieu River, in 2008 and the group’s subsequent The site clearing for The Lodge began in October with Deacon Soileau said that if anyone has questions or would effort to raise funds and seek in-kind contributions to build a the felling of numerous trees. Later, after the removal like additional information to contact him at Saint Charles of the trees, site work brought truckloads of dirt onto facility for Catholic youth. Center, 337-855-1232 or 318-335-8979. the property to build up the pad for the building. More Bishop Glen John Provost placed the project under the di- “Details about Camp Karol can be found on the Saint Charles recently, work continued in preparation for the pouring rection of Father Whitney Miller, director of Saint Charles Re- Retreat Center’s website, stcharlescenter.com and you may of concrete for the building’s foundation, which is treat Center. The donation of 89 acres of property by Camp Kar- also donate online at the site,” Deacon Soileau said. hoped for in early 2019. ol, Inc. along with related assets, to the Diocese of Lake Charles Christmas Mass Schedule for the churches of the Diocese of Lake Charles

Bell City Our Lady Help of Christians LeBleu Settlement St. John Vianney (710 N. State Street) St. Joseph Mission (7120 Highway 14 E.) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 12:00 Midnight, 8:30 a.m. (Day) (2110 Claude Hebert Road) 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) Our Lady of Perpetual Help 8:30 a.m. (Day) (920 S. Broadway) Big Lake 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) Moss Bluff St. Mary of the Lake (11054 Highway 384) Johnson Bayou St. Theodore 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) Our Lady of the Assumption Mission (785 Sam Houston Jones Parkway) (5556 Highway 82) 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:30 a.m., (Day) Cameron 11:00 a.m. (Day) Our Lady Star of the Sea Oakdale (135 Our Lady Road) Kinder Sacred Heart of Jesus 4:00 p.m. (Eve) St. Philip Neri (1208 E. 7th Avenue) (607 Fourth Avenue) 7:00 p.m. (Eve); 10:00 a.m. (Day) Carlyss 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Oberlin (4822 Carlyss Drive) Lacassine St. Joan of Arc 4:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m.. 10:00 a.m. (Day) St. John the Evangelist Mission (306 Ann Street) (110 W. 5th Avenue) Creole 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m. (Day) 12:00 Midnight, 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day) Sacred Heart of Jesus (5250 West Creole Highway) Lake Arthur Ragley 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) Our Lady of the Lake St. Pius X (203 Commercial Avenue) (16816 Highway 171) DeQuincy 4:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Day) Our Lady of LaSalette (203 S. Grand Avenue) Lake Charles Raymond 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception St. Lawrence (Corner of Kirby and Bilbo Streets) DeRidder 4:00 p.m. (Eve); (5505 Pine Island Highway) St. Joseph 12:00 Midnight, 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (Extraordinary Form) 5:00 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Day) (1125 Blankenship Drive) (Day) 5:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) Christ the King Sulphur (7680 Gulf Highway) Immaculate Conception Elizabeth 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) (2700 Maplewood Drive) St. Frances of Rome Mission 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) (204 Poplar Street) Immaculate Heart of Mary 8:00 a.m. (Day) (2031 Opelousas Street) Our Lady of LaSalette 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 12:00 Midnight, 10:00 a.m. (Day) (602 N. Claiborne Street) Elton Our Lady of Good Counsel 4:00 p.m.(Children’s Mass), 8:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) St. Joseph (221 Aqua Drive) Our Lady of Prompt Succor (209 Al Woods Street) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); (1109 Cypress Street) 4:30 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m. (Day) 9:00 a.m., (Day) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., (Eve); 12:00 Midnight, St. Paul Our Lady Queen of Heaven 8:00 a.m. (Extraordinary Form), 10:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. (1100 St. Mary Street) (3939 Lake Street) (Day) 6:30 p.m. (Eve); 7:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Main Church), 4:15 p.m. (Family Life Center gym); 6:00 p.m. Fenton (Main Church) (Eve); Sweetlake St. Charles Borromeo 12:00 Midnight, 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., St. Patrick Mission (804 Third Avenue) 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. (Day) (469 Highway 27) 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Eve) Sacred Heart of Jesus Grand Chenier (610 Louisiana Avenue) 4:30 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Day) Vinton St. Eugene St. Joseph (5035 Grand Chenier Highway) St. Henry (1502 Industrial Street) 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:30 a.m. (Day) (1021 Eighth Avenue) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 9:00 a.m. (Day) Hackberry 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., St. Peter the Apostle 5:00 p.m. (Bilingual, English/Spanish) (Day) Welsh Our Lady of Seven Dolors (1210 Main Street) St. Margaret of Scotland 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) (2500 Enterprise Blvd.) (209 N. Adams Street) (NW Corner of Enterprise Blvd & 17th Street) 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); St. Joseph St. Raphael 12:00 Midnight, 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Day) (310 N. Sarah Street) (211 S. Thomson Avenue) 11:00 a.m. (Day) 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 10:15 a.m. (Day) St. Martin de Porres (5495 Elliott Road) Jennings 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m. (Day) Westlake Immaculate Conception CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital Chapel St. John Bosco (705 S. Lake Arthur Avenue) (524 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive) (1301 Sampson Street) 4:00 p.m., (Eve); 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m. (Day) 9:00 a.m. (Day) 4:00 p.m. (Eve); 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Day)