DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES Established April 25, 1980

The Most Rev. Glen John Provost, D.D. Bishop of Lake Charles PARISH STAFF Rev. Father Rommel P. Tolentino Pastor Rev. Fr. Ruben Buller, In Residence Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot Pastoral Assistant Principal SLCHS Mr. Robert Marcantel Music Director Mrs. Charlotte Hine Organist Ms. Sue Burke Receptionist Ms. Lavonne “Cookie” White Secretary Mrs. Pam Menou Bookkeeper Mr. Philip Ardoin Maintenance Mrs. Christi Jarreau Principal ICCS Mr. David Hardey Youth Director Cathedral Website: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com 935 Bilbo Street † P. O. Box 1029 † Lake Charles, LA 70602 † (337) 436-7251 † Fax (337) 436-7240 MASSES having attended the Baptism Class. anyone who is interested in Saturday Anticipated 4:00 p.m. Friday 11:00-Noon; Saturday 3:00 pm SACRAMENT OF inquiring into the Roman Catholic 30 minutes before all other Masses. MARRIAGE Sunday 7:30 a.m. faith. The RCIA process is Or call office for appointment. Arrangements should be made at available throughout the year to 9:30 a.m. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM least six (6) months before the those who are seeking initiation 11:15 a.m. A Pre-Baptism class must be wedding date by calling the parish attended before the celebration of into the church as well as for those (Extraordinary Form) 5:00 p.m. office. An appointment must be non-Catholics seeking more Baptism. These classes are held the made for a pre-marriage interview. Monday - Friday 12:05 p.m. information about the Roman 4th Tuesday of January, March, RITE OF CHRISTIAN May, July, September and . Information INITIATION OF ADULTS. concerning participation in the November. Arrangements for An on-going process of formation celebration of Baptism may be made RCIA process may be obtained Our Lady of Perpetual Help and education is provided for Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday by calling the parish office after through the parish office.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception February 12, 2017 Our Response Fatima, the Queen of Peace, to claim her dominion over our country and to bring the message of Fatima—the In her last public interview, Sister Lu- Peace Plan from heaven—to a world in need. cia told Father Augustin Fuentes, the vice-postulator for the case of Blessed Francisco and Now, how are we, as the Cathedral parish, responding Blessed Jacinta: “Father, the Most Holy Virgin is very sad to Our Lady of Fatima’s specific requests? because no one has paid any attention to her message, neither the good nor the bad. The good continue on their The Daily . We will have 2 travelling statues (Our way, but without giving any importance to her message. Lady of Fatima & Our Lady of Good Success) to promote The bad, not seeing the punishment of God actually fal- family recitation of the Rosary, reminding our parishioners ling upon them, continue their life of sin without even car- that “The family that prays together stays together.” We ing about the message. But believe me, Father, God will will continue the daily recitation of the Rosary before our chastise the world, and this will be in a terrible manner.” noon Mass on weekdays and the EF Mass on Sundays. We will participate in a monthly Public Rosary Rally. In my previous articles, I have laid out Heaven’s Peace Plan given by Our Blessed Lord Himself through Our Devotion to the . Our Lord Lady of Fatima. Our Blessed Mother is calling each and wishes to establish Devotion to the Immaculate Heart every one of us to participate in bringing about peace in alongside Devotion to His . We will continue the world and the triumph of her Immaculate Heart. Our our with and Lord told Sister Lucia that He had placed the peace of the promote the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in the world in the Immaculate Heart. home. We will do the “33 Days to Morning Glory” in May and consecrate or re-consecrate ourselves to Jesus How are we, as the Cathedral parish, celebrating the through Mary. We will promote the wearing of the Brown th 100 Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s appari- as a sign of our consecration. tions? Practice the First Saturday Communions of Repara- We have actually been preparing for this Centennial Year tion. We will continue our First Saturday Devotions to the since September of last year. If you remember, the Ca- Immaculate Heart of Mary with a of Reparation, thedral hosted a Bible study on the Blessed Virgin Mary Rosary and Confessions at 7-8 AM and Mass in Extraor- th every Thursday evening, beginning on September 15 , dinary Form at 8-9 AM every First Saturday of the month. st Feast of , until December 1 . For those who have missed the study, I strongly suggest that Spread the Message of Fatima to Others. Last month, you do it on your own or with your family. It is available I began a homily series on Our Lady of Fatima and her on Formed.org (our parish code is J8M3GP). "The Bi- messages to the world. I plan to preach about Fatima on ble and the Virgin Mary" is a dynamic twelve-part video the Sunday closest to the 13th of every month. We have series that beautifully explains the Catholic truths about brochures in the north vestibule regarding different as- Our Lady showing how she has been a part of God’s plan pects of the Fatima message. Please feel free to take to bring salvation to the world since the beginning of time. some to give out to family members, friends and co- In addition to explanation of dogmas, answers to common workers. Additionally, because the message of Fatima is objections, and demonstration of Mary’s presence in the significantly linked to the message of , our Old and New Testaments, this study discusses Church- Parish Faith Formation Program will be on “The Second approved Marian apparitions that play an important role in Greatest Story Ever Told.” In this 10 fast- paced and Catholic Tradition. It’s sure to help you and your family lively sessions, Fr. Gaitley connects people and grow in an understanding and appreciation of the Mother events in history to a unifying of the splendor of of God. God's merciful love. From the epic story of Poland's na- tional suffering, to the miraculous appearances of Our th On December 8 , our patronal feast day, the world- Lady of Fatima, the to St. Faustina, the heroic famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing came to the Cathedral parish. Bishop Provost conse- papacy of St. John Paul II, the panorama of Divine Mercy crated the Diocese of Lake Charles to the Immaculate is fully revealed as a transformative reality. The program Heart of Mary. I also consecrated our parish and our pa- begins this Thursday, Feb. 9th, and meets every Thursday rishioners to Our Lady. Hundreds of people came to the at 6-7:30 PM until April in the Ave Maria Hall. Cathedral throughout the day to venerate the beautiful Daily Offering of Sacrifices in Reparation for Sin and statue and to join in the candlelight Marian procession Conversion of Sinners. We will do this on an individual that evening through the streets of downtown Lake basis. Sister Lucia told Father Augustin Fuentes: Charles. The presence of the statue, sculpted according “Father, the Most Holy Virgin is very sad because no one to the description of Sister Lucia, was a great gift to our community. It was truly an extraordinary occasion of has paid any attention to her message, neither the good healing, hope and grace. The Pilgrim Virgin’s epic jour- nor the bad.” Let’s all do our part in living the Fatima ney across the United States is to allow Our Lady of message and saying “Yes” to Our Lady.

╬Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time╬ ALTAR SOCIETY—-The Altar Society will meet in the THIS WEEK Ave Maria Hall on Tuesday, February 14th, at 10:00 A.M. February 12….Youth Group meets-6:00-8:00 PM, Our Hostesses will be Amanda Martin and Alyson Yoku- Ave Maria Hall baiatis. February 14….Come Lord Jesus (men)—6:00 A.M.—Ave Maria Hall ALTAR SOCIETY SPRING TRIP TO ST. February 15….Come Lord Jesus (women), 10:00 A.M.- FRANCISVILLE…….Wednesday, April 19th. Cathedral Library Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 A.M. prior to February 15...Choir practice—6:00 P.M. leaving. The bus will leave the Ave Maria Hall February 15…RCIA Inquiry—6 :00 P.M.—Day Chapel at 7:00 A.M.. There will be a self-tour at the February 16…RCIA Catechumenate—6:00 P.M.— Historical Grace Episcopal Church and Grave- Day Chapel yard, a visit to C.C. Lockwood Museum and lunch at the February 16...Faith Formation, 6:00 P.M., Ave Maria Hall Magnolia Café. Next a tour of Rosedown Plantation and February 17…G.N.A.T.S. meets, 9:30 A.M.—Library Afton Villa Gardens is planned. The bus will return every- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ one to the Ave Maria Hall by 8:00 P.M. Cost: $125. You may hold your spot with a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. William Lawrence OQuain, Please call Karen Fills at 304-8424 to make your reserva- son of Angela and David OQuain tion. was welcomed into the Family of Christ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ through the Waters of Baptism THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED MAKE THE on February 04, 2017 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CDA BAKE SALE A SUCCESS!! Our Court Lady of the Lake #695 expresses their appreciation to all who Our Cathedral Parish extends its Best Wishes supported our Bake Sale last weekend. Thanks to those and Congratulations to: Kacie Guilbeaux who helped set up and serve, those who baked items and and Zachary Moss who were united in Chris- to all those who took the time to come, buy and support tian Marriage on February 04, 2017. this event. Your generosity is overwhelming and we ap- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ preciate it!!

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Our Cathedral Faith Community prays for ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATU- those who have died: LATES THE Great Tuition Give-Away Raffle Winners: Phillip Camel, brother of Eric Camel, Marissa Hudson, Ticket #1031—Parent of 8th grade Jr…..died January 29, 2017. St. Margaret Catholic Student. We pray that he will find peace and joy in Kim Brantley, Ticket #3333—Parent of 9th grade St. the presence of our Lord. We extend our sincere sympa- Louis Catholic Student. thy to his family and to all who mourn his death. Thanks to all who participated in our school-wide fund- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ raiser. We appreciate your support and hope you will try again next year! The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide...a 6-week se- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ries offering HOPE and HEALING to divorced and Knightly News!!! Knights of separated Catholics. St. Theodore Catholic Church Columbus Council 1207 will once Conference Room in the Church Office Building, again be selling their delicious When: Begins February 19th—-Sundays, 2:00 –4:00 pulled-pork sandwiches (sandwich P.M.. & chips $6.00) on Sunday, Febru- For more information contact: Sr. Claire, 802-2203 or Sr. ary 26th, from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Please stop by Catherine, 802-2204. and support them. Also, they are taking pre-orders for ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ pulled-pork by the pound with homemade BBQ sauce. “The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide”, Helping you The cost is $6.00/lb. Call Stephen (884-5050) today to find Peace, Power & Passion after your divorce—-Our order. Pre-orders for pulled-pork will be taken up to Feb- Lady Queen of Heaven Family Life Center Activity ruary 24th and can be picked up on February 26th at the Room, 3939 Kingston Street. Ave Maria Hall. When: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 P.M., March 21st through ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ June 6th.

Offertory Collection last weekend, Febru- Registration: $40.00 fee covers all materials. Register ary 4th & 5th…………………….$18,257.00 and pay at www.olqh.org. Deadline to register is March 10th. Second Collection, Bldg. Fund-.$ 3,193.00 Facilitated by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse and Sean Corcoran. Questions? Call Felicia at OLQH-477-1236. BSA collected in January $4,412.00; amount still owed toward quota……………..$9,033.00 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

SATURDAY, February 11…(4:00)—-Gladys and Delma Devillier; Chick White and Dot Ramagos; Joseph A. & Louise Bertrand and Gerald Simmons; Barbara Chaisson; Mary Ann Bride Little.

SUNDAY, February 12…(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the ` People) (9:30)—-Monsignor Wayne Richard; Steven Ardoin; Leonard Richard; Vincent & Mary Niel; Alicia Manthey (living); Joseph & Anna Rita Scalisi; Audra & Walter Melton (living); Gustavo Ordaz (living) (11:15)—-Catherine Navarra (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Claudia Barbe McMahon MONDAY, February 13…(12:05)—Yvonne Pharr. (5:30 P.M., Extraordinary Form)— Billie Mary Chavanne.

TUESDAY, February 14…(12:05)—-Dena Nodier.

WEDNESDAY, February 15…(12:05)-William Wadsack.

THURSDAY, February 16... (12:05)—Claudia Barbe McMahon. FRIDAY, February 17…(12:05)— Patricia “Patrice” Cecile Bulber.

SATURDAY, February 18…(4:00)—- Dr. Al O’Bryne; Mike Conklin (living)

SUNDAY, February 19…(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—-Kathy Coleman; Kay Morgan & Family (Living); Leanne Schwartzenburg & Family (living); Rudy, Bob & David Hale; Barone & Scalisi Fami lies; Ragan Gaspard and Family. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤

Glad Tidings, Sunday, February 19—-Bishop Glen John Pro- vost reads the Gospel of the day from St. Matthew (5:38-48) and speaks of the importance of the scripture to the faithful. The news segment brings you stories from the diocese, the region, the state and the world. In the second half hour, on Catholic Life Today, Deacon George Carr speaks with Col. (Ret.) John Halloran, of the Serra Club of Lake Charles, who serves as Vice-president of Vocations for the USA Council of Serra International, about the organization (Remember, you can also see the program by clicking the Glad Tidings link under the Resources tab at www.lcdiocese.org). ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Bishop Glen John Provost invites the ladies of the Diocese of Lake Charles to the Women’s Prayer Luncheon, Wednesday, March 8th, at 11:30 A.M., Ave Maria Hall. This year’s topic is the Let- ter to the Romans. For those planning to attend, please pre- pare by reading Chapters 11-12. Cost: $15 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Diocese of Lake Charles and mailed to: Susan Borgman, Diocese of Lake Charles, 411 Iris Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Please enclose a self- addressed and stamped envelope to be used to send a ticket to you. Deadline for receipt of your paid reservation is Friday, March 3rd. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

READINGS FOR THE WEEK February 13—19, 2017

Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19;

Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8:34 — 9:1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

PRAY FOR OUR FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL

Sam Ange, Jr. Amanda Martin Steven Scott Ardoin Julie Moon Gloria Bennett Fred Nodier Don Blocker Alexa Owen Emily Carleton Larry Parker Claudia Dyle Sue Parker Roy Partin Dee Elter Mari Rieth Rita Hudgins Lena Roush Jessica Hulin Cammie Shaddock Mary Jeffers Mark Schram Vivian Langley Charlie Vicellio Genevieve LeJeune John Lavern Melanie Lupo Marie Lupo

If you would like to add or remove a name please call the church office at 436-7251. Please let us know if a person has recovered or is deceased.

2017 Our Lady Queen of Heaven Lenten Mission—- ”Divine Mercy and the Blessed Virgin Mary”. Featured Speaker: Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in Stock- bridge, Massachusetts. When: Monday, March 13th through Wednesday, March 15th—6:30 P.M. each night.

Call Felicia at OLQH if you have any questions: 477-1236 ************************************************ WELCOME!! It is our pleasure to welcome Danielle & Albert Newlin Fernanda & David Jimenez Family To our Cathedral Faith Community! ************************************************