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and others who gathered for the ribbon Cristo Rey cutting. “This (school) is a tangible, concrete evidence not only of the existence of God but the love of God and the returns to goodness of God and all of who are here and so many more who cannot be physically present to support you, our prized students,” he said. “I want you north B.R. the savor the moment, hold onto it. I want you to remember it, because the future isn’t here yet. This is the present, By Richard Meek and the present is a gift.” The Catholic Commentator The school, which is in its sophomore year, opened Aug. 5, 2016 Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan at the former site of Redemptorist High School is home again. High School, which had closed June 30 Nearly 17 months after being flooded 2015. Two weeks after Bishop Muench out of its original home, the school and others cut the ribbon to usher in a returned to north Baton Rouge on new era of education, the school took Feb. 9, with Bishop Robert W. Muench up to four feet of water during the blessing the modular buildings that will historic flood of 2016, and has since Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School sophomore Carlisha Shy is all smiles house classes for the foreseeable future. been headquartered in the Bon Carre as she walks into the new modular buildings at the site of the old Redemptorist High “Oh happy day!” Bishop Muench Business Center in Baton Rouge. School. Cristo Rey was flooded two weeks after opening in August 2016, and students exclaimed to the 113 members of the Bishop Muench referred to the have spent the past 17 months at Bon Carre Business Center. Photo by Richard Meek | The student body, as well as elected officials SEE REOPENING PAGE 20 Catholic Commentator St. Francis celebrates century of God’s grace Fr. Gyan in

By Debbie Shelley good standing The Catholic Commentator On Nov. 8, St. Francis Xavier Church in Baton 2017, the Catholic Rouge’s ability to celebrate during Diocese of Baton adversities as well as victories keeps Rouge received from the fire in the church’s soul burning as it a woman in her commemorates its 100th anniversary. thirties a written The church opened its year-long allegation of sexual celebration, themed “Through Trials misconduct against and Tribulations, by God’s Grace We a priest of this Triumph,” with a standing-room only diocese, Father Eric Mass on Jan. 21. Gyan, currently Father Eric Gyan Bishop John Huston Ricard SSJ, The Sisters of the Holy Family have played a vital role in the history of St. Francis pastor of St. Theresa retired bishop of the Archdiocese of Xavier Church and School in Baton Rouge. The parish opened its celebration of its of Avila Church in Gonzales. The Pensacola-Tallahase, Florida, was the 100th anniversary with a special Mass. Photo by Christopher J. Rogers alleged misconduct was said to have main celebrant of the Mass. The bishop occurred in 1996 when the woman was grew up at SFX and graduated from St. and told stories. Two of the youth said Bishop Ricard. a minor and Father Gyan was pastor Francis Xavier High School in 1956. stayed up most the night to keep the The church fuels that fire through of St. John the Baptist Church in Bishop Ricard vividly remembered fire going. a commitment as a faith family, say Brusly. This is the only such complaint during his teen years at SFX going on a The bishop said St. Francis Xavier parishioners. the diocese has ever received about wilderness campout experience, which has spiritually kept the fire going Black Catholics in south Baton Father Gyan. usually took place during “the dead of despite its struggles. Rouge founded St. Francis Xavier The diocese’s victim assistance winter.” After hiking for 20 miles, the “We have a parish that is fully alive, with the desire to worship with coordinator, Amy Cordon, spoke youth pitched tents, built a campfire fully burning at St. Francis Xavier,” SEE ANNIVERSARY PAGE 10 SEE GYAN PAGE 4 2 The Catholic Commentator February 16, 2018 | PICTURES FROM THE PAST Receiving the grace

By Dina Dow ment to repent and become embraced by God’s mercy in the sacrament of recon- Repent, and believe in the Gospel. – ciliation? Mk 1:15 God walks with us God accompanies the faithful on this The season of Lent is an invitation Lenten journey. He is an intimate father to slow down, pray, sacrifice, offer-up who cares deeply for us, personally and and repent. It is also a time of renewal; collectively. He is not a distant, unap- a turning away from that which dark- proachable entity, but rather is up-close ens the heart to that which illuminates and personal. We are his children. Along it. The path that leads to this journey, we ask the Easter shimmers with Lord, as written in Psalm signs of promise, lessons Life-Giving 28, “teach me, guide me, of hope and glimpses of FAI H remember your compas- the divine. sion and love for me, show A series of covenants us the way, and guide us with More than a contract, a covenant is a humility to justice.” We are called to turn bond between parties having conditions to God for all we need, including how to and obligations, pledging something for respond to danger. This is our lesson of the other. The Liturgy of the Word for hope. both the First and Second Sundays in It’s tempting Lent begin with covenants: one to Noah, For 40 days Jesus remained in the BLESSING THE EQUIPMENT – Father Gerard Burns, then pastor at Assumption Catholic the other to Abraham. The first divine desert facing temptations placed before Church in Plattenville, blesses sugar cane equipment after Mass on Oct. 3. Parishioners promise from God is to never engulf the him by Satan. St. Alphonsus writes, “(Je- prayed for a safe, successful sugarcane crop. The machines were brought to the church earth with water, as Noah and his family sus) did this to show the world not to be grounds from 11 area farms. The Catholic Commentator staff photo promise to remain faithful and true to afraid of temptation, but to face them so God. God sets his bow in the sky as a vis- that we can understand our weaknesses ible sign of this covenant with mankind and rely on God’s grace to help us from | DID YOU KNOW and all creation. Years later, Abraham is falling. We ultimately will become de- tested to determine whether he has gen- tached of the things of the earth and uine faith in God. Proven as such, God desire heaven … therefore take refuge in promises Abraham abundantly with the arms of divine mercy.” (“The Love of ‘Dust you shall return’ countless descendants because he com- Our Lord Jesus,” Chap. 17) pletely obeyed God. God is always by our side. He even Red is the new black; at least it was for ly dates back to biblical times. It should A new covenant sends angels to “minister” to us during one day. be noted there are more than 40 biblical Yet, the people had difficulty with our desert time. St. Paul reminds us, This year, by virtue of an unusual con- passages associating ashes with mourn- their side of the obligation. Thus through “If God is for us, who can be against fluence of events, St. Valentine’s Day hap- ing and grief. the prophets, God announces the coming us?” He gives us everything, including pened to coincide with Ash Wednesday, a It was not unusual to dust oneself with of a Messiah who will fulfill all covenants the strength to endure the trials. He lis- day when Catholics and Christians world- ashes and fast while repenting. During and establish a new one. God sends his tens to us. Do I understand the extent of wide have ashes placed on their forehead. those times, people would sit in ash- Son. By the Holy Spirit, he sanctifies the God’s love for me? Have I asked the Lord So the combination of black ashes and es, sprinkle them upon their heads, roll living waters of baptism to offer rebirth for hope when I am in despair? When red sartorial statements made for an un- around in them or perhaps even mingle and offers himself on the wood of the have I called on my guardian angel to usual fashion duet on Ash Wednesday, them with their food and drink to show cross to give new life. Why? St. Peter help with the battle against temptations? which is one of the holiest days of the li- their repentance. writes, “Christ suffered for sins once, Do I know someone in need of hope? turgical year. Lent was much harsher in those ear- the righteous for the sake of the unrigh- The glory of God Although officially not a holy day of ly years. On Ash Wednesday, the bish- teous, that he might lead you to God.” The “superlative brightness” of God is obligation, Ash Wednesday, which sig- op would bless the hair covering which Am I a covenant person? Have I re- something to behold. St. Peter, St. James nals the start of the solemn season of penitents were to wear during their 40 mained faithful to the promises of my and St. John experienced for a moment Lent, is a day Catholics flock to churches days of penance, and then the ashes were baptism? Have I rejected sinful thoughts the glory of God in the Transfiguration of to participate in a practice that actually is spread over each individual. While the or actions which cause me to turn away Jesus. Before them, “the glory of Jesus, of non-Christian origin, and not official- Seven Penitential Psalms were being re- from God? If so, have I made a commit- SEE GOSPEL PAGE 3 ly accepted in the beliefs of the Catholic cited by the faithful, the penitents were Church until the Council of Nicaea in turned out of the church, just as Adam 325. That same council also set the 40- was turned out of the Garden of Eden for day period as the standard length of Lent. his sin, and not allowed to reenter until In 601 Pope Gregory added six more Maundy (Holy) Thursday. days to Lent, moving the beginning of Ashes used by the priest are from the thecatholiccommentator.org | Facebook.com/TheCatholicCommentator the season from the Fourth Sunday of burning of palms from Palm Sunday of the the year to Ash Wednesday, 46 days be- previous year. The ashes are sprinkled with Bishop Robert W. Muench Publisher Wanda L. Koch Advertising Manager fore Easter. By doing so, the pope allowed holy water and typically fragranced with Father Tom Ranzino Associate Publisher Bonny Van Staff Writer for 40 days of fasting, with six Sundays incense. Following the tradition of Pope Richard Meek Editor Lisa Disney Secretary/Circulation counting as feast days. Gregory, the priest marks the sign of the Debbie Shelley Assistant Editor Nicole Latiolais Graphic Designer Pope Gregory also began the tradition cross on a person’s forehead, speaking the The Catholic Commentator (ISSN 07460511; USPS 093-680) of marking parishioners’ foreheads with words, “Remember that you are dust and to Published bi-weekly (every other week) by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge,1800 South Acadian ashes in the shape of a cross. dust you shall return.” Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; 225-387-0983 or 225-387-0561. Periodical Postage Paid at Baton Ash Wednesday is not mentioned in Even non-Christians and those ex- Rouge, LA. Copy must reach the above address by Wednesday for use in the next week’s paper. Sub- scription rate: $14.00 per year. 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By Richard Meek have it, Calvin was reassigned what is their secret. The Catholic Commentator from the OR to Lena’s floor. “I guess it’s faith, a lot of During that time, he was able to faith,” Teeny said. “I don’t see Theirs is a story of love, born meet her mother and sister, and how people can stay together if in the unlikeliest of places, and when Teeny left the hospital, he they don’t have faith, if they don’t tightly knitted for more than six asked her for her phone number go to church, or pray together.” decades through the thread of so “in case you croak, I will send Prayer has always been, and Teeny and Calvin Bajon of Baton Rouge, who have been married for 67 faith. you roses.” continues to be the one constant years, display the exuberance normally reserved for the young in their Calvin and Teeny Bajon of “Now that’s something to tell in their lives. Each morning they marriage. Both agree their commitment to the Catholic faith has played Baton Rouge will be one of an someone,” Teeny recalled with a pray for 45 minutes, a time that a large role in their lives. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator estimated 100 couples attending genuine fondness. includes praying the rosary, and a special Mass on Feb. 25 at St. Three months later, when pray another 20 minutes in the get together it’s a Bajon hugfest. but said they remain committed Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge Teeny was 19 and Calvin 21, evening. Life, however, has not always to their wedding vows. She also for couples celebrating their they were married. Today, Tee- Formerly long-time parishio- been so easy for either Calvin or recalled advice from a priest 25th, 50th or 65th years and ny admits that if her daughter ners at St. Louis King of France Teeny. They both were raised in many years ago that left a lasting over. Bishop Robert W. Muench had come to her saying she was Church in Baton Rouge, the cou- poor families, with Calvin and impression that resonates even is scheduled to celebrate the an- going to marry a man she had ple also attends Mass on Tuesday his family walking a 10-mile today. nual Mass, which is set for 2 p.m. only know for three months, she mornings at St. Thomas More round trip trek to and from St. “He said never go to bed and sponsored by the Office of would have said, “Are you out of Church in Baton Rouge. John each Sunday to attend mad because you will wake up Marriage and Family Life of the your mind?” Both cradle Catholics, Cal- Mass. with the same problem the next Diocese of Baton Rouge. At the time, Calvin did not vin and Teeny instilled a strong Teeny, who was raised above a day,” Teeny said. “If we have a “I cannot see me being with have a car and only took out his faith among their daughter, who grocery store on Scenic Highway disagreement we sit down (and anyone else other than Calvin,” future wife on a couple of occa- is the oldest, and their two sons. in north Baton Rouge, relied on work it out).” said Teeny, passing a loving smile sions for dinner. The family has always prayed transportation from a neighbor Today, the couple lives com- at her husband of 67 years. “We “No engagement; we decided grace before meals and until the to attend Mass at St. Gerard. fortably in a Baton Rouge house haven’t had it easy in our mar- we were going to get married and time the children went to college, And both had careers at the they purchased in 1991, 10 years ried life but we stuck together. we did,” he said. they prayed the rosary and other former Gillis W. Long Hansen’s after selling their home in Dup- We knew we needed one another “It wasn’t much of a propos- prayers daily. Disease Center in Carville end lessis, which Calvin built with and were there for one another.” al; it was just more or less a de- They also attended Sunday prematurely. Calvin went on dis- his own hands by himself, with “And I feel the same way,” cision,” Teeny piped in. “I don’t Mass as a family at St. John the ability in 1975 after a near tragic the exception of the brickwork. Calvin quickly added, recalling, know how to explain it. I liked Evangelist Church in Prairiev- accident in the warehouse where Age has taken its toll, to the point with a chuckle, how he once told what I saw in him. ille, near their family home in he was supervisor, and two years where Calvin is no longer able to Bishop Muench that he always “I guess at the time we knew Duplessis, and always ate togeth- later health reasons forced Tee- drive. has the last word: “Yes, ma’am.” what we wanted in a husband er in the evening. ny, who worked in the finance But for this couple, what mat- Their first meeting, however, and a wife, in a marriage. At “None of this watching TV,” office and the lab, to go on dis- ters most is that they are togeth- was far from romantic, unless the time we were ready to settle Teeny said. “Now when we go ability. er, grateful for each other’s com- one has an affinity for the oper- down.” out to eat it disturbs me so much “That’s where faith comes in,” pany and never failing to begin ating room of the old Our Lady of Six decades after receiving to see these people with these she readily admitted. and end each day in prayer. the Lake Hospital in downtown the sacrament of marriage at St. phones. Nobody is talking to one Teeny said friends have ques- “To me, prayer has really Baton Rouge. Teeny was having Gerard Church in Baton Rouge, another. tioned how she and her husband meant a lot in our life and in our an appendectomy, and Calvin, as Calvin, 87, and Teeny, 85, con- “We always had conversation. have been able to get along for marriage,” Teeny said. “We still it so happened, was the OR scrub tinue to display an affection That’s what’s wrong today. There more than 40 years spending have fun together. I hope we con- nurse. and genuine fondness normally is not enough communication every day together. She admit- tinue to do so for many years to “That is how we met, with the reserved for the young. For this between the parents and the ted to occasional disagreements, come.” cap on and the gown on,” Teeny young-at-heart couple, humor children. We always had that.” said. and laughter are constant com- Even to this day, their chil- During those days, an appen- panions, and their love for each dren, two of who live in Texas, dectomy required a two-week other is infectious, which lends openly express their love for Into the Desert hospital stay and as fate would itself to the obvious question of their parents and when they do Weekly Lenten Reflections for the College Life  unable to “see” the graces flowing from them, we GOSPEL are able to experience the abundance of love com- offers weekly reflections based on the Sunday From page 2 ing forth. All it takes is our willingness to receive. readings for the season of Lent for students. the Son of God hidden, but now revealed” rendered During the season of Lent the Catholic Church of- Reflections on God's Word within the context of them “terrified and speechless.” St. Thomas Aqui- fers ample opportunities to receive the grace from the major areas of college life – nas writes, “It was appropriate for him to give them which mercy pours. Several church parishes sched- • School and Grades an insight into his glory” [Summa 3.45.1], for soon ule special times to pray the chaplet of Divine Mer- A book by they would be left in fear after his death.” God pre- cy. Many have additional times for the sacrament • Relationships pared them for what was ahead. He knew the faith of reconciliation and penance services. Remember • Social Life Father of the apostles would be shaken after the cruci- to take time to pray, asking for strength to keep our • Health Trey Nelson fixion, thus he revealed the glory of his Son, as to promises, hope during the hard times, and eyes to • Faith Life strengthen their hope during a time of fear and loss. see the glory of the Almighty God in front of us. God does the same for us. He anticipates our Amen. $10, available through St. Jude the Apostle Parish Office needs and fortifies us by his grace. This is why Dow is the director of Evangelization and Cat- 9150 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA • 225-766-2431 the sacraments are so necessary. Although we are echesis for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. 4 The Catholic Commentator NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL February 16, 2018

GYAN  Diocese of Baton Rouge Seminary Scholarship Funds From page 1 with the person making the al- What is a Seminary Scholarship fund? Who do I contact to establish or contribute to a fund? legation and offered assistance A seminary scholarship fund is an invested sum of To create a fund or to make a contribution to an on behalf of the diocese. money, the interest of which is used in perpetuity to existing fund, please send it to the Vocations and Following the diocese’s own help fund the education of men studying for the Seminarians Department, P. O. Box 2028, Baton Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors by an Employee* priesthood. Rouge, LA 70821-2028. when an allegation is made, How does someone establish a fund? For information call 225-336-8778. and in compliance with the U.S. It is simple. 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By Richard Meek those most in need. from a priest to get an education. ment is strong in Honduras, Honduras, remembers one fam- The Catholic Commentator “I come here to meet two I can provide a different life to but because of poor roads and ily that was living in squalor in ends,” Bishop Bonello said in my (four) children.” no bridges communities can be a one-room house, containing Bishop Jose Bonello recent- an interview with The Catholic Bishop Bonello, who heads difficult to reach, thus limiting only a bed. The family, which ly came a long way just to say Commentator on Feb. 1. “I see a diocese of 630,000 people, of pastoral activities. included both parents and two thank you. the fruit (of the missionaries’ whom 91 percent are Catholic, “But we try to do our best and young children, were cooking But for Bishop Bonello, his labor), so I come to see those said he is also in Baton Rouge to hope the future will be some- outside and using an outhouse journey from Juticalpa, Hon- who are providing this miracle. I promote a continuing project of thing where we can reach out,” for the bathroom. duras where he is bishop, was come to say a big thank you per- water purification in his country. the bishop said. “Most (people) Father Carville said the mis- vital to express his appreciation sonally to these people.” He said the mission has already are baptized, but not all practice sion group helped build them a to a group of missionaries who Bishop Bonello said another assisted by installing filters. for many reasons. As a church new house. spread hope in a land of despair. purpose of his visit was to gain “Purifying water is healthy we are hoping; that’s why are “To give them a building with The group, made up mostly of insight and advice as to how to for the future,” he said. trying to humanize the person four rooms, a good roof, indoor parishioners from St. John the improve educational opportu- Bishop Bonello acknowledged first, with dignity.” plumbing, inside kitchen, made Evangelist Church in Prairiev- nities for the poverty-stricken the political unrest current- The missionaries, accord- a difference,” he said. ille, help in a number of ways, children of his diocese. He com- ly dividing his country, saying ing to Najera, paint and repair Najera said his country’s un- JOIN OUR 2018 GROUPS AND FRIENDS OF BATONincluding repairing ROUGE schools and pared educating young minds to recent elections have divided schools, and engage in outreach rest has not hindered mission now even building houses during planting seeds, saying that if you family against family, commu- in nearby communities that in- trips, and none of the mission- 2018June 22-30 NORMANDY,their annual Brittany, mission trips & to Loireyou want Valley a vibrant future, “plant nity against community. He said volve such things as putting new aries have been endangered. He Olancho, Honduras, which is the a child.” the country’s two most popular roofs on schools and providing said the mission house is a short July 19-August 1 Best of Irelandlargest & Scotland of the 18 departments in He said that because most sports are soccer (the home team educational materials. Addi- distance from army headquar- September 1-21 Charming Frenchwhich Canadathe country is divided. children are being raised in sin- is the Juticapala Football Club tionally, the mission group from ters and a retired army member Father Eddie Martin, current gle parent families, most com- Los Canecheros, which plays in Prairieville has been involved helps with security at the house. Featuring Montrealparochial vicar &at St.Quebec Aloysius monly the mother, educating Juan Ramon Breve Vargas Sta- with building at least two homes. “If something becomes too Church in Baton Rouge, and young women is critical. dium) and politics. “It’s very important to the risky, we would stop, but now we September 30-October 9 Wonders of Americanhis wife Jenny West originally (Canyon found- Also Lands) traveling with Bishop The bishop said when some- family, because some of our fam- don’t see that need,” he said. ed the mission, which is about Bonello were Carlos Najera, a thing disrupts the political ilies are living with metal sheets Father Carville said partic- October 9-16 Mackinac Islanda three-hour bus ride from the native Honduran who is execu- arena, such as an election, (serving as a roof) and mud ipating on a mission trip is a nearest airport, in 2011. Jenny tive director of the Olancho Aid the effects ripple down to the walls,” Najera said. powerful and enlightening expe- October 14-23 Pilgrimage to FatimaMartin died in& 2013, Lourdes and shortly Foundation, an educator from church and society. But he said Father Johnny Carville, a rience. after Father Martin, who was a Honduras and a retired educator the church’s role is to help heal retired priest in the Diocese of For information on how to 2019 deacon at the time of his wife’s from Boston who volunteers as a the wounds, and reinforce the Baton Rouge and a columnist for donate to the Olancho Aid Foun- death, joined the seminary to consultant in Honduras. church’s mission that is open to The Catholic Commentator who dation, visit olanchoaid.org or May 25-June 1 7 Day Cruise Tobecome Hawaii a priest. 2019 “Being in contact with Amer- all. makes regular mission trips to email [email protected]. Come & Attend our Special Presentations & LearnBishop Bonello addressed the ican people is how we can help “Sometimes we go back and missionaries at St. John on Feb. our country and provide oppor- we go forward,” he said. “But 1 at the parish hall. Not only did tunities because we can have it’s a young church, very young the bishop speak, but many of small children, but if we don’t congregations, hopeful for the Join our 2018 Groups and NorwegianCruise Lines the missionaries related capti- have the resources to have an future. The youth aspire for a Friends of Baton Rouge vating stories of how their lives education or have a healthy life different future. 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A recent picture in a magazine pope would not violate to see a priest or a sister Conference of Catholic Bishops undertook showed Pope Francis signing a car canon law, and that is true with the latest model.” a study that resulted in its 2014 decision Qthat had been given to him. The here. Nowhere does the “Choose a more humble to leave it up to local bishops to deter- cutline for the photo said that the pope church prohibit the sale car,” he told them, and mine whether their dioceses and parishes had signed and blessed the car before of each and every blessed “think of all the children should affiliate with GSUSA. putting it up for auction by Sotheby’s in object. Like most priests, who are dying of hun- Among other things, it was suggested London, with the proceeds going to char- I am regularly asked to ger.” (That sensitivity is that dioceses seek a memorandum of itable work. bless new homes, and reflected in the pope’s own understanding with GSUSA that parishes But I had always understood that, there are specific prayers choice for traveling around troops are to be “free from any program- according to church law, blessed articles created for such a pur- Rome a 2008 Ford Focus.) ming or activities contrary to the church’s cannot be sold. Would you comment, pose. But imagine how teaching.” please? (Bloomington, Indiana) infrequently that would I have heard and During interviews done as part of What you saw in the magazine did, happen if such a blessing read that the Girl the study, GSUSA stressed that it has no in fact, happen. In November, the were to result in the per- Question Corner QScouts support official relationship with Planned Par- AItalian automaker Lamborghini manent prohibition of that Planned Parenthood. enthood. And during a 2014 Girl Scouts donated to Pope Francis a new model house’s resale! What is the church’s un- national convention, the federation’s sports car in the Vatican colors of white What must not be sold Father Kenneth Doyle derstanding of this? (New executive director noted that “no monies and gold, worth upwards of $200,000. are blessed objects of Lexington, Ohio) collected by Girl Scouts for any purpose, The pope autographed and blessed religious devotion crucifixes, medals, ro- In recent years, concerns have including our girls’ cookie sales, will be the vehicle, which was then consigned to saries, etc. Such objects are to be blessed arisen about certain affiliations of given to Planned Parenthood or any other Sotheby’s to be auctioned off, the pro- only after they are purchased. Athe Girl Scouts of the United States organization” that advocates on issues ceeds going to three charities close to The Lamborghini company, I’m quite of America (GSUSA) in reference to issues such as abortion and contraception. the pope’s heart: the rebuilding of homes certain, never imagined the pope would of church teaching. Those concerns relate However, GSUSA also noted that it has and Christian houses of worship in Iraq put this donated vehicle to his personal especially to GSUSA’s link with the World no authority to prohibit local councils or that had been destroyed by the Islamic use. That would have clashed with some Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, troops from forming their own relation- State; assistance to women who had been specific guidance already offered by the to which GSUSA contributes more than ships with such organizations. In May victimized by prostitution and human pope. In July 2013, meeting with semi- $1 million each year particularly with the 2017, the Archdiocese of Kansas City, trafficking; and specialized medical care narians and novices, the pontiff cautioned association’s stated support of “sexual and Kansas, chose to cut ties with GSUSA and in several African nations. them against cars that were “showy.” reproductive health/rights.” to affiliate instead with a Christian pro- It would be safe to assume that the “I tell you,” he said, “it truly grieves me Based on such concerns, the U.S. gram called the American Heritage Girls.

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By Debbie Shelley ing social media more than once Time away from social media dia can change one’s focus from you God for this wonderful life The Catholic Commentator a day because I spend too much can give youth more time to read inward to outward. and family and I will share my time on it, giving me less time Scriptures, they said. Reaching out to family mem- money with homeless people.’ ” All the tweets, posts, “likes” for prayer,” said Monica Chasuk “This Lent, I plan on strength- bers often comes to mind. Trey Landry, a third-grader, and chats can wait for young of Our Lady of Mercy Church in ening my faith by praying the dai- “For Lent I’ll clean the house said, “I will give up $20 and give Catholics who plan to disconnect Baton Rouge. “I will also give up ly Gospel through Lectio Divina,” for my mom when she’s sleeping,” people who have no food, healthy from social media among other sweets as a daily reminder that said Emily Guagliardo, also of said third-grader Lucas Cordell. food and water.” things in order to connect with in Lent I’m waiting for some- St. Joseph. “I will read the Gos- “I will pray for Puerto Rico, Some children will make other God during Lent. thing much sweeter. I will devote pel and write about what God is Florida and Houston, I will give people’s day brighter for Lent. “For Lent this year, I am trying 15 minutes of each day to God, saying to me and how it applies to up pizza, and I will share my “I’m going to give a person a something new. I am doing the 33 during which I’ll pray the Litany my life.” phone with my little sisters,” said compliment every day, because Days of Consecration, which is of Humility and either read the Some youth are also looking to fourth-grader Brody Pierce. I’ve been a little negative, and a devotion to Jesus through the Bible, say the rosary or just be in take charge of their health during “For Lent I will give up candy now for Lent I’m going to be a Blessed Virgin Mary, and I am silence with him.” Lent. and I will help my granny when nicer person,” said Lauren Flatau, using less social media than what “For Lent this year, I’m plan- Casey Tran, a member of the needed,” said Claire LeRay, who who is in the sixth grade. I usually use during the day,” said ning on putting my phone away youth group St. Thomas More, is in the fifth-grade. The children said walking Rachel Hebert, a member of the after 8 p.m. in order to spend said she is giving up soft drinks Helping the poor was also a away from social media can help youth group at St. Thomas More more time in prayer as I close out for Lent. top concern for children. them walk closer to God. Church in Baton Rouge. “I re- my day,” said Taylor Gautreaux, a “I believe that I drink them “I will pray for the home- “For two days of the week I alized in my life that I can do so member of the youth group at St. way too often and that it will be less, the people without clothes, will read Scripture instead of much more than just sit at home Joseph Church in Ponchatoula. “I healthier for me to drink more warmth and love, I will give up watching my iPad, computer and on my cell phone for most of the have a huge problem with staying water,” said Tran. “Even though soda and I will share my bas- iPhone,” said fourth-grader Elle day like most teenagers do. I also on social media (particularly Pin- I am giving up something small, ketball with my brother and my Stutes. realized that my devotion to Je- terest) more than I spend time in I am still sacrificing something.” dad,” said fourth-grader Addison “I will give up some time to sus is through the Blessed Virgin prayer at night. It impacts how I Children in the PSR program Stein. pray to God because I need to Mary because she is our spiritual sleep and how my day ends. I will at St. John the Baptist Church “I will give my favorite toy away pray,” said sixth-grader Shelby mother, and she can lead us to her also be doing a holy hour twice a in Brusly talked about how ideas because other kids don’t have toys Johnson, which may draw nods son, Jesus.” week to spend a little extra time stepping away from the distrac- to play with,” said fourth-grader of agreement from adults think- “I’m going to give up check- with Jesus.” tions of electronics and social me- Kaitlyn Garcia. “I pray ‘Thank ing they should do so as well. Seven men and women religious honored during jubilee Mass

By Debbie Shelley Lord on Feb. 2, the day desig- to promote knowledge of and bishop. op encouraged them to go for- The Catholic Commentator nated by the church to celebrate esteem of consecrated life; and He said they should also re- ward in trust and to realize that consecrated life throughout the allow consecrated themselves to member the religious who have their lives of dedication, love and St. Joseph Chapel at the Cath- world,” said Sister Lucy Silvio celebrate the marvels which the gone before them who remain service inspire others. olic Life Center in Baton Rouge CSJ, who serves on the Repre- Lord has accomplished in them alive in heaven and the lives of In the closing comments and was a place for thanksgiving, re- sentative Council for the Reli- through their irreplaceable mis- those they touched on earth. words of thanks for those who membering and looking forward gious of the Diocese of Baton sions in the church and in the The bishop urged the religious made the Mass possible, Father during a Mass Feb. 2 to honor Rouge. world. to be grateful for those whom Matthew Graham, administrator seven religious men and wom- Sister Lucy said St. John Paul “This celebration was at- they work with in ministry. of St. Elizabeth in Paincourtville en celebrating a combined 395 II began the celebration for three tached to the Feast of the Pre- While reminiscing, the bish- see jubilee page 14 years of service to the church. reasons: To answer the need to sentation of Jesus in the temple “This is the first time in many thank the Lord for the great gift because it embodies the total of- years that we have been able to of consecrated life, which en- fering of one’s life in and through gather on the exact date of the riches and gladdens the church Jesus, Mary and Joseph,” Sister Feast of the Presentation of the by the multiplicity of charisms; Lucy said. RESTHAVEN ARDENS OF MEMORY & FUNERAL HOME In his homily, Bishop Robert G W. Muench said as he looked out ® at those gathered at the chapel We make it personal. and thought about the impor- for a better farewell tance of the celebration, he re- flected on the fact that, “We are 11817 Jefferson Highway 225-753-1440 not a group of religious. Each www.resthavenbatonrouge.com one of you represent Jesus in a very special way.” He said the religious repre- 2x2” Rest.small.honor.those.cc’16 sent love and service and differ- ent charisms within the same Tree Service church. Mr. D’s He said it may be natural for ovEr 35 yEars ExpErIEncE jubilarians to want to live in “the Don Decell, owner good old days.” He said nostalgia carl BaBin, owner Renewing their vows to consecrated life are, jubilarians from left, Sister is a wonderful thing and urged • Economical Anja Jacob CMC, Sister Anne Michelle Ramagos CSJ, Brother Paul Mon- the jubilarians to remember • Fully Insured • Quality Work tero SC, Brother Ramon Daunis SC and Brother Ray Hebert SC. Not pic- with thanks to God. CALL TODAY! tured are Sister Judith Couturie CSJ and Frances Landry CSJ. Photo by “God has been faithful to us. 225-292-6756 Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator We have a faithful God,” said the 8 The Catholic Commentator February 16, 2018 Bishop Muench reflects on his love of Catholic education

By Richard Meek high school ministry at St. John “Every year, particularly during The Catholic Commentator Prep in New Orleans. That one Catholic Schools Week, I reflect phone call launched a 50-year on the priests, religious sisters A simple phone call from passion and love of Catholic and dedicated lay people who Archbishop Philip M. Hannan schools. contributed significantly to my of New Orleans in the spring of Bishop Muench recently re- well being and for whom I am 1968 would change the course flected on his years as an educa- eternally grateful. of Bishop Robert W. Muench’s tor and prominent force in Cath- “Many of them have gone on priestly ministry. olic education during Catholic to eternal life and surely went In May 1968, Archbishop Schools Week. straight to heaven, if for no other Hannan told Bishop Muench “Catholic schooling stands reason than putting up with me.” that he was going to be re-as- as one of my greatest gifts in Through his years as a priest signed the next day to full-time my life,” Bishop Muench said. and auxiliary bishop in the Arch- diocese of New Orleans, and bishop of the Diocese of Coving- ton, Kentucky and the Diocese

of Baton Rouge, Bishop Muench said he is always inspired by the First Communion enthusiasm and vitality of stu- Dresses dents, from the joyous giggling of pre-K students, from knock- knock jokes to the impressive

accomplishments of older stu- dents. He said celebrating the annual Catholic Schools Week Bishop Robert W. Muench has long held a passion for Catholic educa- Mass has been what he called a tion, dating from his days as a high school teacher and educator in the “singular joy.” Archdiocese of New Orleans. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator SINCE 1979 “(Catholic Schools Week) al- lows all involved in the minis- volunteers, benefactors and spends at least one day at each of try of Catholic school – clergy, alumni. the eight high schools in the dio- religious, lay faithful – to high- “It underscores the nature cese and will spend a combined FAST • AFFORDABLE • GUARANTEED FOR LIFE light the purpose, role, vision and function of faith develop- 30 days a year visiting high and commitment to help form, ment as its essential purpose.” school and elementary schools. (228-4882) Ask about our 10% discount. Call 1-800-BATHTUB inform and transform our stu- Bishop Muench has always “Being in the presence of or 225-753-6810 for Mention code: “Commentator” dents,” the bishop said. “It rec- taken great delight in his annu- our students brings special joy a free in-home consultation. and receive an additional $100 discount. ognizes the contributions of ad- al school visits, and the warm and meaning to those called to ministrators, teachers, faculty, response from students confirm serve,” the bishop said. STEVE DECELL parents, board and home and that he is always a welcomed vis- Quoting St. Matthew’s Gos- Walk-in Showers Aging-In-Place Consultant Walk-in Tubs school association members, itor. Each school year the bishop pel, Bishop Muench added that Jesus taught “the gift you re- ceive, give itself as a gift.” While a seminarian, Arch- Hospice is not about giving up bishop John P. Cody sent Bishop Muench to Catholic University in … it’s about taking control Washington, D.C. to study the- ology and work on his master’s • We rely upon the intercession of our Blessed Mother to assist us in imitating the healing ministry of Jesus degree in education. Archbish- Christ as we care for terminally ill patients and their families. op Cody told the bishop at the • We call forth the compassion and kindness of our staff, who serve in this health care ministry, to respond to time to plan on being appointed the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families. as principal of a Catholic high school after ordination. • We believe in the sacredness of life from conception to natural death, and we devote ourselves to Bishop Muench served four supporting patients and families through the dying process at the end of life’s journey on this earth and years as a teacher and counselor new life in eternity. at St. John Prep before asking Archbishop Hannan to reassign him to a parish ministry. He also assisted in the chaplaincy pro- gram at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. The right people, “From these assignments, I doing the right thing had the privilege of ministering for the right reason. in and for Catholic schools and SERVING PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS sought to promote their Catholic www.NotreDameHospice-NO.org • (225) 243-7358 identity, catechesis and holistic Notre Dame Hospice does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability or age in admission, treatment, ability to pay, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. promotion of student forma- tion,” Bishop Muench said. February 16, 2018 The Catholic Commentator 9 Rice Bowl funds assisting needy families to stay warm

By Richard Meek The Catholic Commentator

As January’s chill turned into February’s thaw many families were sent scrambling by soaring utility bills. Heating bills that in some cas- es tripled caused by record-set- ting cold in January created financial havoc for many, to the point where some families were forced to make the gut-wrench- ing decision as to either turn up the thermostat or buy food for the family “It’s a shame if we have to decide between being warm or eating food,” said Jean Dresley, Catholic Relief Services ‘ annual Rice Bowl campaign is underway and runs through Easter. Twenty-five percent of the money raised stays local, director of mission engagement and much of that money has helped low-income families pay soaring heating bills during this unusually cold winter. CNS photo for Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge. “That should not be a choice we have to make.” tributed at schools but also avail- for refugees, according to CRS “We are supposed to be see- get that across.” Fortunately, many fami- able through church parishes, figures. ing Jesus in the face of everyone, Included in the Rice Bowl lies have found relief through are often used for students and In 2016, Rice Bowl donations not just people that look like us,” box are recipes from around the the Catholic Charities Social families to drop loose change totaled approximately $60,000 Dresley said. “It’s very hard to world, and daily meditations. and Community Responsibili- during Lent. in the diocese, although it ty Department. The fund helps “It is that but it’s so much dropped to $33,000 in 2017 as Every issue for one year: low-income families in a number more,” she said. “The Rice Bowl the effects of the August 2016 $113.40 per issue of ways, including covering utili- in my opinion really represents flood extracted its financial toll Most months ty bills during a crisis. the Gospel of love that we are on thousands of families. $226.80/month Dresley pointed out that a supposed to be all about. When “(The collection) is huge for portion of the funding for that people assemble those boxes Catholic Charities and helping department comes through the and put money into those boxes, people right here,” Dresley said. annual Catholic Relief Services’ what they are really doing is as- “It allows us to keep one more Call Blocker Tree and Landscape today! Rice Bowl campaign. 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ANNIVERSARY  rallied parishioners to begin plans to build its was on maternity leave and was in charge of 105 first looks for the overall good. From page 1 present church building, which was dedicated graders. “You may not agree, but you can Sept. 24, 1978. Most recently, the church was “It was really an adventurous time … the biggest agree to disagree,” said Smith. respect with and dignity after years of facing renovated with new flooring and pews. task was grading papers,” mused White, who said the Parish council member Peter discrimination and segregation in nearby SFX members said the church remains students were well behaved. Breaux said SFX has a “can do” downtown church parishes. They raised money stable through the “mountain top” and “valley White is proud of what SFX has done with the attitude. to build a small brick church on the corner experiences” because its founders and elders “fishes and loaves” it had, pointing to the building of “They have overcome the of Julia and 11th streets. Parishioners who clung tenaciously to their faith, which trickled the current church. adversity they have been through were skilled craftsmen built the church. The down to them. “We had so many good experiences raising money. and remain committed and achieve congregation sat on borrowed chairs in their Gail Vavasseur-Jones, 71, grew up in the We did everything you can do,” said White, who talked their goals,” said Breaux. mostly completed church to celebrate their church and attended St. Francis Xavier School. about the church Bingos, fairs, festivals and bazaars, Pointing out that “the church is no first Christmas Mass on Dec. 25, 1918. There “My family’s house was two blocks from auctions and pledge drives. more than the people who build it,” was no heat and windows were not firmly in school and the church. A lot of our lives She also recalled how SFX reached out to Black he said SFX thinks about the future place, but many overlooked inconveniences revolved around the church,” said Jones, who Catholics in the Scotlandville area and helped them when making decisions. because they were satisfied with a job well done remembers the Latin Masses. build Immaculate Conception Church. She said SFX “Sunday after Sunday they remain and having a church of their own, according to Even after Jones went to work for the East remains “the light left on at home,” especially for committed to moving the church church archive records. Baton Rouge School System, she also worked people on the fringes of society. forward,” said Breaux. St. Francis Xavier flourished. In 1920, at St. Francis Xavier School. “If you are in need of comfort, you can follow the Other SFX members spoke about they built a three-story wood frame school “It’s part of my roots, I have to stay there,” light and be hugged and comforted,” said White. their hopes for the church’s future. Brice Butler (with microphone) and the St. Francis Xavier Youth Choir sang building with the financial help and staffing said Jones, who sings in the choir, is a minister State Representative Patricia Smith, who also grew “I would like to see St. Francis “Break Every Chain” at the SFX Mass. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator of the Sisters of the Holy Family. The church of the word, a member of a rosary making up and lived near SFX, said SFX modeled for her what Xavier recognized nationwide,” said was expanded in 1934 to accommodate the group and moms who PUSH (pray until it means to be a public servant. She noted that before Angelique Verret, who called SFX a for keeping the faith torch burning. growing number of parishioners. It also built a something happens), which prays for mothers the interstate came through the area, SFX parishioners place where you receive a hug and a kiss and respected “Our theme reminds us that in spite of all the trials high school in 1956. and their children and other prayer requests. went to Washington, D.C. to talk with federal highway your elders. “When you think of Baton Rouge and think and tribulations of the past 100 years, God’s grace has But the church also faced strong challenges. Jones said the church helps its own members officials. Unfortunately, plans remained unchanged. of Catholic churches, you think of St. Francis Xavier.” sustained us and will continue to sustain us in the After only six graduating classes, Interstate and people living in the area. Smith, who has advocated since her youth the need Eldridge and Gwendolyn Etienne said they would years ahead. The opening Mass of our Centennial on 10 carved a path straight through the high “It’s a vibrant church in the middle of for changes in systems within society and the church like the church to continue embracing the youth January 21 was a wonderful celebration of the spirit school, destroying the community and community reaching out to the community,” that discriminate against minorities, said the Josephite through its Gospel choir, liturgical dancers and other and commitment of the parishioners of St. Francis damaging the church. The congregation was said Jones. priests, nuns, parents and St. Francis Xavier School youth-focused ministries. Xavier Church. I am grateful to all our parishioners encouraged to attend other nearby churches, Life-long SFX member Sophia White, 84, faculty and staff gave youth an excellent education, Gwendolyn, who grew up Protestant but joined the who contribute their time, talent and treasure each day but because of their past experiences with and her eight siblings completed grammar skills and cared for them. Catholic Church at St. Francis Xavier, said as a child to building up the Body of Christ here at St. Francis.” them, they stayed, according to church archival school at SFX and had two brothers who “I remember the priests getting out on the playground her family and church stressed the importance of SFX will have activities throughout the year and records. attended the high school. and playing marbles and basketball with us,” said values. conclude with a Mass on Thursday, Dec. 27. It is also Their efforts bore fruit. In 1963, SFX raised White, who later graduated from St. Francis Smith, who warmly spoke of SFX as a community of “If we can continue to pass on those values, we will selling cookbooks with recipes by parishioners and enough money to build the present school Xavier University in New Orleans, substituted celebrations. reap the rewards and benefits,” said Gwendolyn. family members of parishioners. To purchase one, call ABOVE building. The church’s golden anniversary at St. Francis Xavier School for a teacher who And like a family, when there is a divisive issue, SFX Pastor Father Ed Chiffriller SSJ commended SFX the SFX office at 225-383-3479. Pictured is the first Communion class on May 5, 1949 in front of the old St. Francis Xavier Church, which was completed in 1918. Photo courtesy of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library [A] Bishop John Huston Ricard greets a Sister of the Missionaries of Charity, who serves at St. Agnes [B] Governor John Bel Edwards, who attended the [C] From left, Father Ed Chiffriller, pastor of St. Francis Church in Baton Rouge, during St. Francis Xavier’s celebration of its 100th anniversary on Jan. 21. opening centennial celebration Mass for St. Francis Xavier, Bishop John Huston Ricard and Father Charbel The present St. Francis Xavier Church in Baton Rouge was dedicated Photo by Christopher J. Rogers Sr. Xavier, signed a proclamation declaring Jan. 21 as St. Jamhoury, pastor of St. Agnes, celebrated Mass marking Sept. 24, 1978. Recent renovations include new flooring and pews. Francis Xavier Day in the State of Louisiana. Photo by Debbie the beginning of St. Francis Xavier’s 100th anniversary. Photo by Christopher J. 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A week full of smiles, celebrations, awards and prayers marked Catholic Schools Week, “God is Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. In some church parishes, students wore their school uniforms to weekend Mass while other schools encouraged students to dress as their calling favorite saints, and still others held open houses and daily activities. Catholic It was also a week of good-byes, send-offs and final messages as Bishop Robert W. Muench on you to celebrated perhaps what was likely his last Catholic Schools Week as bishop. On his 75th birthday in December, the bishop turned in his letter of resignation to Pope Francis. make a At The Distinguished Graduate Awards dinner, held at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel on Jan. 29 and sponsored by the Catholic Schools Schools Office of the diocese, the CSO surprised difference.” the bishop with a video featuring students from each of the 31 Catholic schools. Most of the —Bishop Robert W. Muench, messages were wishes of a happy retirement and during the annual Catholic thanks for his service through the years. Others Schools Week Mass were humorous with students telling knock- knock jokes (a favorite of Bishop Muench) and advice on what to do in retirement, including Week going to the beach, snorkeling and becoming pope, to the delight of the bishop and the audience of students, alumni, clergy and school administrators. In his remarks at the banquet, the bishop thanked those attending for making the

[A] Bishop Robert W. Muench distributes Communion during [B] Awards for 2018 Distinguished Clergy, Mass at St. George Church for Catholic Schools Week. Photos by Administrator and Teacher were handed out Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator during the special Mass. Pictured, from left, Bishop Robert W. Muench, Brother Ray Hebert, Gay Hebert, Dr. Anna Bourgeois and Dr. Melanie Verges, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the diocese. February 16, 2018 The Catholic Commentator 13

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“sacrifice and investment in carried gifts and donations for Catholic schools.” Catholic Charities, of the Diocese “It’s getting harder and harder of Baton Rouge to the altar. to maintain them (Catholic “Students, you are privileged schools) because it’s costly,” to be in a Catholic school, where said the bishop. “But, those who each day you work on faith make the sacrifices, I sometimes and morals,” said Dr. Melanie tell, especially at the high school Verges, superintendent of level students, your parents are Catholic schools for the diocese, affording you a Catholic school to the congregation of students, education. They are foregoing administrators and parents. a nice wonderful car in their “You are able to participate in driveway, one they could even service projects, helping others use, but they are sacrificing that in need, which teaches you about because they are making an the great gift of charity. You have investment in you.” the ability to take leadership The theme for this year’s roles in classrooms, clubs and Catholic Schools Week was on the playing field or court. “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Learning, serving and leading Lead. Succeed.,” to focus on the will help you to succeed now and important spiritual, academic in the future.” St. John Primary and St. Theresa Middle honor law enforcement and firefighters during Catholic and societal contributions During his homily, Bishop Schools Week with prayer service and sweets. Photo provided by Teresa Landry | St. John Primary/St. Theresa Middle School provided by a Catholic Muench also stressed the education, according to the importance of a Catholic about the world, but teaches you “You are important to your United States Conference of education. about the Almighty: God; that schools. You are important to Catholic Bishops. “I want you to realize how teaches you that while you live the Church. You are important The week also included a fortunate you are that you are in time right now, that’s why to God,” he said. special Catholic Schools Week in a Catholic school because we wear watches or have cell At the conclusion of the Mass, Mass at St. George Church in great sacrifices have been made phones that tell us the time, but Dr. Verges presented Bishop Baton Rouge celebrated by by your parents and others for that you’re preparing to live an Muench with a special gift from Bishop Muench, along with 14 you to get a Catholic education, eternity,” he said. the Catholic Schools Office, a members of the clergy from the which doesn’t just teach you The bishop also told the scrapbook with a page from each diocese. Principals and their about your personal and private students that “God is calling on school and a donation of $15,000 school’s student representatives life, and doesn’t just teach you you to make a difference.” “for a very happy retirement.”

[C] Members of the choir at St. George School in Baton Rouge [D] After the special Mass, the Catholic Schools Office gave Bishop performed during a special Mass at St. George Church, celebrating Muench a scrapbook featuring all of the schools in the Diocese of Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Photo by Richard Meek Baton Rouge. This is Bishop Muench’s final Catholic Schools Week as | The Catholic Commentator bishop since submitting his letter of resignation to Pope Francis as required by canon law. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator 14 The Catholic Commentator ENTERTAINMENT February 16, 2018

Motion Picture Association of America Call Me by Your Name Darkest Hour MOVIE ratings: Sony Classics Focus G – General audiences; all ages admitted Set in Northern Italy during the The spotlight shines brightly on British PG – Parental guidance suggested; some early 1980s, this coming-of-age drama Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Gary REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting chronicles the romantic relationship Oldman) in this World War II drama PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned to classifications: between the precocious 17-year- about political leadership and backroom give special guidance for attendance of A-I – General patronage old son (Timothee Chalamet) of intrigue. Churchill was 65 years old and children under 13; some material may be A-II – Adults and adolescents an archaeology professor (Michael in the twilight of his political career inappropriate for young children A-III – Adults Stuhlbarg) and the graduate student when he was tapped by King George VI R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian (Armie Hammer) who lodges with the (Ben Mendelsohn) to lead a coalition L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted lad’s family while serving as his father’s government in May 1940. Churchill O – Morally offensive temporary assistant. Amid a hothouse succeeds t he Nev ille Cha mberlain (Rona ld atmosphere, beautiful scenery and Pickup), whose policy of appeasement dialogue designed to show how highly with Germany has left Britain unprepared Phantom Thread Bilal: A New Breed of Hero cultured all the characters are, director for war. But Chamberlain enjoys the king’s Focus Vertical Entertainment Luca Guadagnino’s adaptation of Andre favor, as does the ambitious Viscount All silk, organza, lace and tulle in Animated adventure story about Aciman’s novel, written for the screen Halifax (Stephen Dillane). Together, the the first half and a bizarre portrayal seventh-century Arabian hero Bilal by James Ivory, veers between discreet trio schemes to disgrace Churchill and of marriage in the second half. In this ibn Rabah, who eventually became a sensuality and outright vulgarity. A put Halifax in power. Churchill convinces bumpy, bizarre trip through high fashion companion of the prophet Muhammad misguided outlook on human sexuality, his skeptical colleagues to fight and rallies and passive-aggressive sniping in 1950s and is considered the first muezzin strong sexual content, including brief the nation. The film offers an important London, a high-society dressmaker the prayer caller at a mosque. graphic underage activity, aberrant acts, history lesson for young and old about a (Daniel Day-Lewis) inflicts emotional Someone without a grounding in the as well as upper female and rear nudity, time when statesmanship mattered most. torture on his latest muse (Vicky Krieps) basics of the Muslim faith and history a mild oath, several rough and at least Brief scenes of wartime violence and until she finds a disturbing way to make of the Arabian Peninsula is likely to one crude term. O; R some mature themes. A-II; PG-13 him dependent on her. Director-writer have difficulty understanding certain Paul Thomas Anderson may be trying plot points or their significance. In to make a statement about necessary keeping with the proscriptions of JUBILEE  pyramid formation. sacrifices to make the man-woman Islam, Muhammad is not shown. It is, From page 7 Additionally, Brother Ramon served at dynamic function properly, but despite however, a very dark and violent story D’Evereux Hall orphanage, which was on the lush, appealing visuals, he’s come up with episodes of torture, necessitating and St. Jules Church in Belle Rose, talked the property at Cathedral High School in with an ugly denouement straight out a restrictive classification. Several about how religious men and women have Natchez, Mississippi. of a cheap horror film. Aberrant view of intense scenes of torture and physical inspired him. “I was both mother and father to them,” marriage, frequent rough language. L; R violence. L; PG-13 “Tonight has helped me to realize all he said. of the religious who have had an impact He worked in the maintenance on my life,” said Father Graham. “I was department for Catholic High School at baptized by a Holy Cross Father, Father Baton Rouge from 1970-1990. Ed (Bauer) who helped to establish and When speaking about his decision to run my home parish of St. Jude (Baton become a Brother of the Sacred Heart, Rouge). Brother Ramon said, “God calls you – “I was formed by the charism of the some answer, some don’t. I said to myself Brothers of the Sacred Heart at Catholic this is what I want to do for the rest of my High School. I was formed as well by life, to be a Brother of the Sacred Heart.” the monks of St. Joseph Abbey for part Sister Anne Michelle Ramagos CSJ, of my seminary formation. Sister Lucy who celebrated her 60th jubilee, was (Silvio CSJ) also helped with that in her a parishioner of St. Ann Church in role with the vocations office. I have also Morganza, graduated from high school been encouraged and supported by the and went to New Orleans to join the Missionaries of Charity at St. Agnes as Sisters of St. Joseph. After Hurricane well as the Sisters of the Congregation Katrina, she moved to Baton Rouge. of the Mother of Carmel who are at St. Having worked with Loyola University Elizabeth Church in Paincourtville where and Franciscan Media, Sister Anne I currently serve. I also have great uncles has enjoyed integrating religion with on both sides of my family who were technology and education. Her love of Jesuit priests.” learning drew her to the Sisters of St. The jubilarians expressed thanks for the Joseph, where she has served on the opportunity to serve for so many years. leadership team. “I just kept moving up and down “It was an exciting time with other the ladder. I’ve worked for schools, young religious,” said Sister Anne. “We orphanages, camps, on missions,” all had the movement toward the same said Brother Ramon Daunis SC, who theology. We were all well educated and celebrated 70 years with the Brothers of we had great table conversations.” the Sacred Heart. His ministry has taken She emphasized that there should be him all over the United States. ongoing renewal to the consecrated life. One of his biggest legacies, however, “It’s not just a decision you make one is introducing water skiing to Camp time. I think it’s a decision you make over Stanislaus at Bay St. Louis in 1960, which and over again. You find new depth and remains a favorite activity today. One of meaning,” said Sister Anne. the camp’s facilities, the Brother Ramon Others celebrating jubliees were: Sister Daunis ski lodge, is named after him. Judith Couturie CSJ, 60 years; Brother “I was the post. I had two kids besides Ray Hebert SC, 60 years; Sister Frances beside me and two climbed on my Landry CSJ, 60 years; Brother Paul shoulder,” said a smiling Brother Ramon Montero SC, 60 years; and Sister Anija of how he and the boys water skied in a Jacob CMC, 25 years. February 16, 2018 The Catholic Commentator 15

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By Bonny Van the Eagles’ team colors of green and white, which 02 221 2 32 The Catholic Commentator also happen to be the school’s colors. 254 2 276 2 “We held a pep rally for the Eagles on Friday be- When the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New Eng- fore the game, and sent him (Jones) the video,” said 82 2390321 3 land Patriots for their first ever Super Bowl win Jack Nelson, principal at St. George. 343 353 63 73 Feb. 4, the cheers could be heard from the banks of In an interview prior to the championship game, 83 309 4 14 the Delaware River to the banks of the Mississip- Jones talked about the rare opportunity to play in pi River, where friends and classmates of Eagles’ the Super Bowl. 42 34 454 4 punter Donnie Jones and his family joined in the “I’ve only been once in 14 years, so it’s hard,” said 476 4 84 victory dance. Jones, 37. “I’ve tried to explain to these young guys Jones, his wife Aubrie, and their children, Weston that you don’t know when you’re going to get an- 95 510 52535 and Addison, are parishioners at St. George Church other shot. We’ve got to make the most of this, en- 554 565 75 85 in Baton Rouge. Weston, a joy the week and get ready fourth-grader, and Addi- for playing the game on 95 610 6 632 6 son, a second-grader, both Sunday.” 46 56 66 attend St. George School. Jones said God has “The entire Bear Na- guided him throughout 76 86 96 tion is so proud and happy his NFL career and voca- moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www for Donnie,” said Richard tion as a husband and fa- ACROSS 2 Jesus referred to Himself as this, Beaugh, director of com- ther. 1 Bishop Romero rejected by the builders munications for Catholic “All of our blessings 6 Mountain range 3 Provide food High, Jones’ alma mater. come from him,” Jones 10 Luxurious 4 Catholic actor Carney “He has worked for so long said. “We really are tru- 14 Xbox ancestor 5 Causing chaos 15 Where Samson slew the Philistines 6 Forearm bones and to get a Super Bowl win ly blessed – I have two (Jdg 15:9) 7 Fetor at this point in his career is healthy kids, (my) wife’s 16 ___ boy! 8 Expression of triumph so deserving. We are cer- health, I’m healthy. A lot 17 ___ voce 9 Sass 18 Semi-monthly tide 10 Aristide’s In the ___ of the Poor tainly proud of all of our of things to be thankful 19 Rivers in Spain 11 Auricular graduates and the accom- for.” 20 Serpent’s tail? 12 Portico plishments they achieve, During football season, 21 East Indian tree 13 Slung fare but when it happens on Jones attends Saturday 23 Jonah follower 22 Lengthen Philadelphia Eagles punter Donnie Jones is an 24 Fawning 23 Speck such a big stage as the Su- alumnus of Catholic High School in Baton evening Mass with fel- 26 Corp. VIPs 25 Empty per Bowl, it’s a little more Rouge. His NFC champion teammates beat low players and coaches 28 “Double Fantasy” artist 26 First murderer special.” before games. When he’s 29 Prayers of the ___ 27 Fine thread the AFC champion New England Patriots to 33 Allot 29 Former Parisian exchange “We love all of our guys. win Super Bowl LII Feb. 4 at U.S. Bank Stadium home in Baton Rouge, 36 Vex 30 Ash Wednesday and Good When they come through in Minneapolis. Photo by Philadelphia Eagles he and his family attend 37 Malt beverage Friday requirement here they are Bears and Mass on Sunday. But, 38 ___ News 31 Peter Fonda “golden” role 39 the Archdiocese of Accra is here 32 Sly look Bears for life,” said Jones’ faith in the Jones family 41 Fortuneteller’s phrase 33 Element of Baptism, to Pedro former CHS football coach Dale Weiner. “To have goes beyond Sunday Mass, with daily prayers and 42 Friendly skies flier (abbr.) 34 Fly a former player play in the Super Bowl, that’s about setting a good example for the children. 43 He was in “The Godfather” and “Mis- 35 Musical composition for one as good as it gets, particularly a young man who’s “I always tell them (children), ‘Treat others the ery” 40 “___ Holy Queen” 44 Title for Jesus 41 Egyptian goddess of fertility worked so hard, so it’s really special for him and way you want to be treated and give thanks for ev- 46 Odoriferous 43 Cars for hire special for us, too.” erything we have,’ ” Jones said. 48 Center starter 45 One of the Twelve Helping the Eagles get fired up for the big game Jones was first drafted in the NFL in 2004 and 49 Eve’s second 47 You cannot serve God and this 50 Possessing knowledge (Mt 6:24) came courtesy of classmates of Weston and Addi- spent his career moving around teams until land- 54 These were waved at Jesus when he 50 Catholic actor of “Gone with the son. Students at the St. George School dressed in ing with the Eagles in 2014. But, he said his faith entered Jerusalem Wind” fame has gotten him through it all. 57 Beanies 51 Vestige 58 Color TV pioneer 52 More aloof “(I) always know that he’s 59 Minute quantity 53 Easter treat going to be there, he’s going to 60 Member of the long grey line 54 Altar linen take care of you,” Jones said of 62 The “A,” for one 55 To you, to Pierre God. “That’s kind of been the 64 Timber wolf 56 Roundish projection 65 Monk’s room 57 “Our soul waits for the Lord; he way of my career. I’ve moved 66 Tied is our ___ and shield” (Ps 33:20) around with five teams. When 67 Encumbrance 60 Former DRE I didn’t know things were go- 68 Easy stride 61 Heavenly lion 69 Very hard mineral 63 An ancestor of Jesus, in Mat- ing to work out, he always put thew 1 me in the right spot. You’ve got DOWN to have faith. Believe.” 1 Patriarch respite, perhaps Solution on page 18 In August, Jones was se- lected to be inducted into the Grizzly Greats Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held March 10. He is the sec- ond CHS alumnus to play in a Super Bowl. Warren Capone, a Carter Ferachi and fellow students at St. George School in Baton Rouge 1970 graduate, played in Super cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles during a pep rally on Friday, Feb. 2 be- Bowl X for the Dallas Cowboys. fore the Super Bowl. Eagles punter Donnie Jones’ two children, Weston Catholic News Service con- and Addison, attend St. George. A video of the pep rally was sent to tributed to this story. Jones before the Sunday game against the New England Patriots. Photo provided by Ashley Cooper | St. George School 16 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT February 16, 2018

| editorial What does Jesus have to do with us? Senate’s n St. Mark’s Gospel the first question stake. They represented the exact opposite de Paul, St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Like anyone asks Jesus is, “What do you have of what Jesus taught. They wanted people Jesus, they didn’t just talk about laws or try Ito do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?” It to be selfish, greedy and looking out only to control people. They made God’s love is a question that will be asked again and for themselves. Worse for them, Jesus tangible, real, by their actions. And people failure again. When Jesus calms the seas and didn’t just teach humility, poverty of spirit, followed them. saves the lives of his apostles and other loving care of neighbor and complete sur- Maybe none of us are saints, but we he Senate’s failure to pass fishermen who had followed him in their render to the will of God, but he also lived all must ask ourselves “what does Jesus a late-term abortion bill boats, his apostles ask, “Who is this man everything he taught. Unlike the scribes have to do with us.” It might surprise you Tmay be a dagger into the whom the seas and the who spent whole lifetimes to know that there is a group of people beating hearts of thousands of winds obey.” At another studying the Old Testament in Abbeville, who did and just what the unborn babies in the future. point in the Gospel, Jesus law and making 631 rules to apostles and so many saints did and sold The Pain-Capable Unborn asks his apostles who do apply it to others, not them- what they had and went out into missions Child Protection Act, which the people say he is, and selves, Jesus taught simple all over the world and preached Jesus’ would have protected unborn St. Peter answers, John the virtues and himself lived message, his Gospel, in word and deed. babies 20 weeks and older, at Baptist, Elijah or one of the every one of them. That is Today they number more than 200, all lay which point they are capable prophets. Jesus then asks teaching with authority. people, mostly families, some single. They of feeling pain, failed 51-46 on him, “Who do you say that Jesus was the master of call themselves Family Missions Company. Jan. 29. Although garnering I am?” St. Peter correctly the show-and-tell method of Their words, too, speak with authority a majority vote, Senate rules answers, “The messiah.” But teaching. He could say with because they do what they teach. dictate the bill required 60 he doesn’t understand yet all truthfulness, “I am the In the years after Vatican II, Pope Paul votes to end debate and move to what kind of messiah, nor way, the truth and the life” VI wrote that “our technological society a final vote. that this messiah is truly the because he lived everything has succeeded in multiplying occasions of However, it should be divine son of God. Another he taught. He taught a new pleasure, yet has found it very difficult to noted that Sen. John Kennedy The question, what does way of living in God’s king- engender joy.” Jesus wants us to have that and Sen. Bill Cassidy voted Jesus have to do with us, is Perspective dom, not in worldly kingdoms joy which comes from living in the King- for the bill, which had previ- a question that every seeker built upon the strength and dom of God right now. Pope Francis wrote ously passed the House of of God must ask, if he or she Father John Carville dominance of the mighty, the in his encyclical, “The Joy of the Gospel” Representatives on Oct. 3 and is to understand who God greed of the very wealthy, that “The great danger in today’s world, would likely have been signed really is and what is his plan for our salva- and the prestige of the famous. He didn’t pervaded as it is by consumerism, is ... a by President Donald Trump. tion. Ironically, in St. Mark’s Gospel, the overpower people. He simply showed them complacent yet covetous heart, the feverish Three Democrats approved the question is posed by a man who was pos- the love of God and invited them to follow pursuit of frivolous pleasures and a blunted measure along with 48 Repub- sessed by some kind of demon or unclean him. conscience.” licans. spirit. According to Scripture scholar Sr. Everything about Jesus rang true. He Jesus offers us a choice: “The King- Pro-life leaders in Louisiana Mary McGlone CSJ, his question was one never promised what he couldn’t give. He dom of God is at hand. Repent (change and nationwide were justifiably of despair. The unclean spirits realized never pretended that his kind of life did not your goals and lifestyle) and believe in the miffed at the outcome but have that they were going to be defeated by this mean giving oneself to the good of others. Gospel.” vowed to continue the fight. Messiah, for he truly possessed the spirit, But he did promise the peace and happi- Perhaps even more disturb- the power of God. Their time with its con- ness that living his way would bring. That FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the Dio- ing is the fact that 14 Catholic trol of people was past. The onlookers, too, is the kingdom of God on earth. Some left cese of Baton Rouge and writes on current Senators opposed the measure, were amazed and recognized that Jesus everything and followed him because they topics for The Catholic Commentator. He assuring its demise. Even if spoke with “authority.” experienced what he promised. We call can be reached at johnnycarville@gmail. nine of the 14 had followed The unclean spirits knew who Jesus was them saints. Through history they were com. the basic tenets of the Catholic because their highest self-interest was at people like St. Francis of Assisi, St. Vincent faith that we respect life from conception to natural death, | the bill would be headed to the Letters to the Editor Pray for those who pray for us Oval Office. The vote, at least on its Letters to the Editor should be typed Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. and limited to 350 words and should face, appears to be one more contain the name and address of the Feb. 20 Rev. Charles R. Landry Feb. 27 Rev. Robert G. Marcell endorsement of the murder writer, though the address will not be Dcn. Stephen G. Brunet Dcn. Guy E. Decker of unborn children, the most printed. We reserve the right to edit all Br. Malcolm Melcher SC Sr. Helen Cahill FMOL vulnerable members of society letters. Send to: Letters to the Editor, Feb. 21 Rev. Keun-Soo Lee Feb. 28 Rev. Edwin J. Martin and those in most need of our The Catholic Commentator, P. O. Box 3316, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3316, or Dcn. Barry G. Campeaux Dcn. Benjamin J. Dunbar Jr. protection. Yet, their silent to [email protected]. Sr. Carolyn Brady CSJ Br. James Burns SC pleas from inside the womb Feb. 22 Rev. C. Todd Lloyd Mar. 1 Rev. Gerard R. Martin continue to fall on deaf ears, Dcn. Michael T. Chiappetta Dcn. Kirk Duplantis guaranteeing a torturous death Br. Paul Montero SC Sr. Demetria Castro HMSS long before they take their first Feb. 23 Rev. Matthew P. Lorrain Mar. 2 Rev. Patrick J. Mascarella breath. Mission Statement Dcn. Randall A. Clement Dcn. W. Brent Duplessis To be sure, the protection of The mission of The Catholic Commen- Sr. Judith Brun CSJ Br. William Cawley SC unborn children should never tator is to provide news, information Feb. 24 Rev. P. Brent Maher Mar. 3 Rev. Matthew E. McCaughey have become a partisan debate, and commentary to the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Catholics and Dcn. Samuel C. Collura Dcn. Jeff R. Easley but through the years their their neighbors alike. In doing so, The Br. Marcus Turcotte SC Sr. M. Celian MC right to life have become a po- Catholic Commentator strives to further Feb. 25 Rev. Cayet N. Mangiaracina OP Mar. 4 Rev. Paul A. McDuffie litical ping-pong ball and that the wider mission of the Church: to Dcn. William Corbett Dcn. Natale (Nat) J. Garofalo is indeed unacceptable. evangelize, to communicate, to educate Sr. Lan Thuy Buin ICM Br. Eldon Crifasi SC Where is the accountability, and to give the Catholic viewpoint on Feb. 26 Rev. Samuel C. Maranto CSsR Mar. 5 Rev. Roberto Merced OP important issues of the present day. when will lawmakers finally Dcn. David L. Dawson III Dcn. Edward J. Gauthreaux get the message before far too Br. Xavier Werneth SC Sr. M. Christa MC many more lives are lost? 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any years ago the (St. John, St. Paul and St. Peter) the penitent, offering consola- who have no need of repentance” But there’s more. The peace, Diocese of Baton Rouge testifying how difficult it is to tion, hope and encouragement, (Lk 15:7). The absolute confiden- relief, comfort, joy and the hap- Mwas one of the first to be sinless. I trust we all can be whether the confession involves tiality of whatever sins (great or piness of someone who has made follow a Lenten initiative begun honest enough with ourselves a serious failure that happened small, many or few) you confess a sincere and honest confession in the Archdiocese of Washing- to admit we all are sinners (as once or more, or a sin that has to the priest is assured and the are indescribable. The “good ton entitled The Light is ON for is every living human being). become habitual, or consists of consolation and joy it provides feeling” can last for days, if not You. It involves opportunities for Now the next question is: “What some less serious breach. The are beyond description in hu- weeks. The “heavy burden” of the sacrament should we do priest is there to represent Jesus man language. carrying the interior guilt that of reconciliation about it?” to you. Jesus was so compassion- Let me express a word to can accompany our sins (recog- (confession) to be Pope Francis ate and sensitive to people who those who have not gone to con- nized or repressed) is gloriously available. Since has continued were prone to sin, as contrasted fession recently or at all, or not lifted in an honest confession of then countless the emphasis to those Pharisees who were made what is called an “integral” sin, where we personally experi- people have of St. John hypocritical and felt because confession (confessing your ence (encounter) the risen Christ taken advantage Paul II and they kept the external require- most serious or mortal sins). I dwelling within us. What a glori- of this venture. Pope Emeri- ments of the law they were justi- understand your fear, anxiety ous development it is to know A list of places tus Benedict fied. The Pharisees complained and hesitancy. I understand that even though we may fail and times in our in promoting that Jesus welcomed and ate you may worry: “What will the again, God gives us the perfect diocese where it the teaching of with sinners. Jesus said: “I have priest think of me?” Recall the means (confession) of having the will be specially God’s benevo- come not for the self-righteous, story of how Jesus treated with effect of sin removed from us. celebrated this lent, abundant but for sinners” (Lk 16:2, 7). dignity the Samaritan woman Know how much any priest Lent is available mercy. The When the Pharisees brought at the well (Jn Chapter 4), whom available for this purpose will (in this issue current Holy the adulterous woman to him, he told he knew she had been respect, admire, support and of) The Catholic From The Bishop Father has re- asking whether she should be married five times and was not affirm you. Over 100 times does Commentator minded priests stoned as the Mosaic law pre- married to the man with whom the sacred Scripture record: Lent pull-out Bishop Robert W. Muench that the confes- scribed, Jesus turned the tables she was living! Remember how “Do not be afraid; peace be section. Materi- sional is not on them and reassured the Jesus mercifully reacted to the with you.” Whether you have als and videos to to be a torture frightened, remorseful woman woman caught in adultery (Jn received confession recently assist you in this process will be chamber and that God never (Jn 8:1-11). Jesus taught the Chapter 8) and brought before or not, hardly at all, or ever; available for download on Feb. tires of forgiving us, but we can parable of the Merciful Father him: “Is there no one to accuse whether your sins be more or 9, on the web at evangcatbr.org/ tire of asking for his forgiveness. whose younger son wanted his you?” he asked her after he less severe, God not only wants life. One of the last things Jesus did inheritance right away (instead exploited the hypocrisy of the you to intellectually know, but Sacred Scripture records: “If before dying on the cross was to of waiting for it upon his father’s Pharisees by challenging any also to personally experience we say: ‘We have not sinned,’ forgive the repentant thief (Lk death, when it would be expect- of them without sin to “cast the his unconditional love for you. we make God a liar” (I Jn 1:10). 23: 40-43). ed), squandered it, and returned first stone.” We priests are called Whether you are comfortable “For I know that good does not While asking forgiveness can home in hopes of being accepted to represent the merciful Jesus with the format or feel insecure: dwell in me, that is, in my flesh. be very humbling (though not as a slave, where the father em- to you, especially individually trust God; trust the priest; trust The willing is ready at hand, meant to be humiliating), the braced and celebrated his return in confession and collectively in yourself. I assure you, you will but doing the good is not. For I receipt of the forgiveness brings much to the chagrin of his older the Eucharist. As a priest (and be glad you did. do not do the good I want, but I about a sense of comfort, peace brother who felt his younger I know other priests feel the In Jesus’ personal, and my do the evil I do not want” (Rom and joy. It also frees us from any brother was being rewarded for same) I would have more fear own, love for you, 7:18-19). “Your opponent the sense of guilt and shame. This his misbehavior (Lk 15:11-32). facing Jesus at the end of life in Robert W. Muench devil is prowling around like a is the hope of every priest for Remember the words of Jesus: judgment if I had dealt harshly Bishop of Baton Rouge roaring lion seeking someone any penitent whose confession “There is more joy in heaven with anyone trying to overcome to devour” (I Pt 5:8). Thus we he receives. The priest confes- over one sinner who repents sinful temptations than almost have the words of three apostles sor wants to support and assist than over ninety-nine people anything else. The bottom line hat are you looking to accomplish he found out that many of his Roman converts and petition. with your life? For you, what is the were falling back into paganism. He reasoned It pleases the Lord when we pray for Wbottom line of your existence? The that it’s one thing to lapse into neglect, but yourself and others. He wants to be your best Catholic perspective on this question is that quite another to lose your faith entirely. He friend. the supreme purpose of every human being is wrote to them to shape them up. Openness means placing yourself in the to save his or her soul. We do this by accepting Losing one’s faith happens slowly over an hands of God, and trusting his love. Surpris- Jesus as Lord, and by helping others to save extended period; it’s hardly noticeable. Here’s ingly, your holiness depends more on God’s their souls. a check list to help you see how you’re doing. love for you, than it does on your love for God; Becoming a holy Christian takes time, so Ask yourself the following questions: Am I a nevertheless, you must try to make a reason- be patient with yourself. If you think you may good Catholic, or merely a pagan with Catho- able effort to be holy. need a little more maturing, you’re probably lic patches? Do I truly love Jesus Christ? Do So many people are afraid and lonely. They right. I’m 86, and I’m just beginning to get the I believe he is truly present in the Eucharist? compound their problem by falling away from hang of it. One either keeps on maturing, or Do I go to Mass on Sundays, and receive Holy the community of Faith. This is sad because one falls by the wayside. I’m never surprised Communion? Do I read the Word of God often, it’s so much more difficult to “Seek first the Spirituality when people slip in the practice of their faith. seldom or never? Kingdom of God”, when you try to do it on your However, if the lapse causes them to forget We’re all sinners, and we all need to check own. You can show your love for the Lord by For Today their primary purpose; namely, saving their our progress from time to time. One sure sign caring for those in need, especially if they are immortal soul, it sets off an alarm in my head. I of a true believer is that he or she prays. Prayer all alone. Father John Catoir recall how St. Paul was exceedingly upset when consists of adoration, repentance, thanksgiving May the Lord be your strength and your joy. 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS February 16, 2018

Cub Scouts Emblem Training – The Catholic Women in Spirit – Father Tom Clark, pastor of faith and network. Lunch will be provided. To RSVP, Committee on Scouting will have a training for religious Immaculate Conception Church in Baton Rouge, will email [email protected] or call the Cathedral office emblem counselors for Boy and Girl Scouts and speak on the topic, “Come and You will See” (John at 225-387-5928. American Heritage Girls on Sunday, Feb. 18, 1–5 p.m., 1:39) at the interfaith meeting of Women in Spirit on at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Thursday, Feb. 22, noon, at St. Joseph Cathedral, Secular Franciscans – Meetings of the Secular Rouge. For more information and an application, visit Fourth and Main streets in Baton Rouge. Women in Franciscan Order are held on the fourth Sunday of each info.ccosbr.net or call Kathy Gora at 225-266-9001. Spirit provides women an opportunity to deepen their SEE EVENTS PAGE 19

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Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York called The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act on senators to “rethink” their stance on late-term would have banned late-term abortions on the basis abortions. that the fetus is capable of feeling pain during an The cardinal, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ abortion at and after that point of pregnancy. It failed Committee on Pro-Life Activities, called the vote to pass the Senate Jan. 29 in a vote of 51-46. “appalling” in a statement released late Jan. 29, the “The Senate’s failure to pass this bill is very day of the vote. disappointing,” said Danielle Van Haute, Respect Life Cardinal Dolan expressed concern that abortions Coordinator for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. “The bill carried out in the second half of pregnancy usually was an opportunity to move beyond party politics and involve dismemberment of the unborn child and pose advance protection for the unborn and their mothers. dangers to the mother. Despite this setback, the Church will continue to work “Furthermore, the United States is currently one of towards bringing about a culture of life in all aspects only seven countries that allows abortions beyond 20 of society. weeks,” he said, naming Canada, China, Netherlands, Although the bill received 51 votes, under Senate North Korea, Singapore and Vietnam as the other six. rules it needed 60 votes to end debate and move to a The House of Representatives passed the same bill final vote. The final vote was 51-46, with 14 Catholic Oct. 3. Senators voting against the bill. The legislation would have punished doctors who “It is tragic that 46 U.S. Senators voted to support perform an abortion after 20 weeks, except in cases of the legalized destruction of an unborn baby who can rape, incest or if the life of the mother is threatened. feel pain and may be able to live outside the womb,” Physicians would have faced up to five years in prison. said Benjamin Clapper, executive director of Louisiana Women seeking abortions would not have been HOLY SMOKE – Seventh-grade students at St. Right to Life. “I believe these 46 Senators are on the penalized under the bill. Aloysius School in Baton Rouge burn blessed palms wrong side of history and one day, we will look back The bill is based on the finding that an unborn child from Palm Sunday 2017 for the ashes the will be on votes like this as an example of perpetuating the can feel pain at 20 weeks of development. Similar laws distributed on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. Photo by Bonny injustice of abortion. are on the books in 17 states, including Louisiana. Van | The Catholic Commentator “Public opinion is mounting in favor of this Mississippi lawmakers are currently considering a common-sense legislation and these Senators will ban on abortions after 15 have to justify their vote in future elections. Even with weeks, which would be the this unfortunate result, I applaud our U.S. Senators earliest ban in the country. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA) for (Catholic News Services voting to protect these innocent babies. It is a blessing contributed to this report.) Planning a St. Joseph  EVENTS 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. From page 18 month in the chapel St. Francis of Assisi Retrouvaille – Couples who are Altar? at Maryville Convent, 4200 Essen Lane, experiencing trouble in their marriage are The Catholic Baton Rouge, beginning at 1:10 p.m. with invited to attend a Retrouvaille weekend the recitation of the Franciscan Crown. on Friday, March 16 – Sunday, March 18. Commentator will be The next meeting will be Feb. 25. Contact For more information, call 225-993-2443, publishing a list of Patsy T. Burgess OFS at pthibodeauxofs@ email [email protected] or St. Joseph Altars in the gmail.com or call 225-907-8248 for further visit HelpOurMarriage.com. information. Diocese of Baton Rouge Chesterton Conference – The annual in our March 2 issue. Suicide Presentation – Kevin Hines, 2018 Chesterton Conference, “What’s nationally known speaker on mental illness, Wrong with the World?” will be held The deadline to be included is Feb. 21. will present a talk about coping when going Saturday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., If you would like to submit a listing, include: through a crisis to prevent thoughts of at Chesterton Hall in Chesterton Square, 143 attempting suicide on Wednesday, Feb. 28, NW Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula. Speakers • Date and time(s) 6:30 p.m., at the St. Michael High School will include Dale Ahlquist, Joseph Pearce, • Place of viewing including street address Gym, 17521 Monitor Avenue, Baton Rouge. Nancy Carpentier Brown, Chuck Chalberg • Contact name and phone number All diocesan middle school students, along and Martin Cothran. For more information and send to email [email protected]; with their parents/guardians are invited and to register, visit MudHouseArt.com. to attend. For more information, call 225- or FAX to 225-336-8710. 753-9782 and for Hines’ personal story visit St. Katharine Drexel Mass – The Baton The St. Joseph Altar form is on our website kevinhinesstory.com. Rouge Chapter of the Xavier University thecatholiccommentator.org Alumni Association will celebrate the life Pray for the Unborn – KC Council 9247 of St. Katharine Drexel, founder of Xavier THE CATHOLIC of St. Jean Vianney Church in Baton Rouge University and Sisters of the Blessed invites people to join them in praying for Sacrament, during the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the unborn at Delta Women’s Clinic at 756 Immaculate Conception Church, 1565 Curtis C   Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge on Tuesdays, St., Baton Rouge on Sunday, March 4. 20 The Catholic Commentator February 16, 2018

REOPENING  of those four walls at Bon Carre From page 1 and get into a place that actually, really looks like a campus.” original ceremony, saying with Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon a hearty chuckle, “I changed the Broome said she was honored blessing” from two years ago. to be a part of the ceremony Cristo Rey sophomore and expressed her enthusiasm Carlisha Shy, who works in the that Cristo Rey has returned East Baton Rouge Parish District to the north Baton Rouge Attorney’s office as part of her community. School officials have work study curriculum, also been resolute in their resolve referenced those difficult days, to return to the neighborhood, telling those gathered, “the great where many of their students flood may never be forgotten. It live, and to also serve as an gave us more than we felt like we economic development anchor could handle. in the struggling area. “Not only did it flood our Broome also praised her own school, it also flooded our bodies Catholic education, saying those with emotion, stress, anxiety four years instilled in her the and depression.” faith, intellect and confidence She added the choice was to that has served as the foundation “either tread through the flood Bishop Robert W. Muench helped cut the ribbon at Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School on Feb. to becoming a “leader for life.” or let it drown us. Cristo Rey 9. The school returned to its north Baton Rouge campus after spending 17 months at the Bon Carre Business “I expect you (the students) Baton Rouge Franciscan High Center after the flood of 2016. Pictured, from left, Cristo Rey president Brian Moscona, Sister Barbara to be the life of this community,” School decided to stay strong Arceneaux FMOL of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Bishop Muench, Cristo Rey Broome said. and tread through the flood like Board chairman Vic Howell, student Melelyah Murphy, Cristo Rey principal Claire Willis and Baton Rouge Volunteers from the we knew we could. Mayor Sharon Weston Broome. Photo by Richard Meek | The Catholic Commentator Franciscan Missionaries of “We’ve prayed to God and we Our Lady Health System spent made it, we didn’t lose our faith, struggle.” building, a Corporate Work our lives is when we go through the afternoon emptying an not a bit.” FEMA picked up 90 percent Study building, a cafetorium, challenges, and this challenge 18-wheeler of the desks that She concluded “we’ve been of the tab for the seven modular teacher’s work room/supply brought us closer together,” said were brought over from Bon knocked out once but came back buildings that include two room and a student service Cristo Rey Board chairman Vic Carre and setting up classrooms stronger. We’ve put hope into buildings totaling a combined 20 center. Howell. “I think the kids are to be ready to welcome students the Lord; now we will no longer classrooms, an administrative “Sometimes the best part of ready to move here and get out when they return Feb. 14.

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2B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2018 February 16, 2018 Stations of the Cross during Lent in diocese FEBRUARY 16, 23, 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. followed by reconciliation MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 Joyce Paille 985-878-9639 Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 Holy Ghost Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van 601 N. Oak St., Hammond St. Dominic Chapel 11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville Phung Church 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. 5572 Hwy. 445, Husser 5:30 p.m. 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Deacon Mauricio Salazar OP 6:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. English 985-345-3360 Joyce Paille 985-878-9639 Mater Dolorosa Church 7:00 p.m. Vietnamese Our Lady of Mercy Church 609 Third St., Independence Our Lady of Pompeii Church Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen 225-357-4800 9:00 a.m. – Mater Dolorosa School 14450 Hwy. 442 W., Tickfaw 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge SEE STATIONS PAGE 6B Lenten regulations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge As per the Pagella Policies of the other smaller quantities of food at the a solemnity and fasting on all Lenten Clergy (priests and deacons) who have Diocese of Baton Rouge, as in the rest other customary mealtimes is permitted. weekdays (especially Wednesdays legitimate residence and active ministry of the church in the United States, Food and drink “between meals” and Fridays), and on Holy Saturday, is within the Diocese of Baton Rouge have Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound (excepting only water and medicine) is strongly recommended to all the faithful. been delegated the power to dispense by a grave obligation to observe a solemn not permitted on fast days. There always remains, of course, the faithful of the diocese, in individual fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. To abstain from meat means refraining the grave obligation to participate at cases and for a just reason, from the Catholics aged 14 and up are to abstain from eating beef, veal, pork or poultry at Holy Mass on all Sundays and days of obligation to observe a particular day from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays least, although not necessarily eggs, milk obligation. of penance, or to commute some or all of Lent and Good Friday as well. These products or meat broths, or condiments Each in his or her own way, every of its obligations to other pious works. norms have been established by the U.S. made from animal fat. The consumption Christian is bound to do penance by Included in this is the faculty to dispense Conference of Catholic Bishops in accord of fish, shellfish and reptiles is permitted virtue of divine law. Only ill health from the Lenten obligations to fast and with the norms of canons 1249-1253 in if desired. or some similar situation of urgency abstain from meat. Yet the obligation the revised Code of Canon Law of 1983. Beyond the mandatory days listed excuses. During the Lenten season, to do some kind of penance remains a To fast means to consume only one full above, abstinence from meat on every Christ Jesus’ own challenges to prayer, serious one, and will not be taken lightly meal a day at most, although taking of Friday throughout the year which is not fasting and almsgiving are paramount. by a good Catholic.

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Van Baast Ct. 23, KPC Ladies St. Joseph’s Academy Athletic 15710 LA Hwy. 16 call-in orders website; 10 or more will be Auxiliary Department French Settlement 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. delivered St. Benedict the Moor Center 3080 Kleinert Ave. 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. walk-in orders 4:00 p.m. drive thru 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville Baton Rouge $8 plate – Pick up orders only Delivery available for orders of (by administration building) 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Office 225-698-3110 10 or more dinners 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (in school $8 plate $10 plate includes seafood Mary Williams 225-333-1866 or cafeteria) Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 etouffee, salad and bread Seafood Dinners church office 225-383-3479 to $8 dinner plate ordered on Meals delivered to cars on St. Jean Vianney Church place orders website FEBRUARY 16, 23, Kleinert carpool line 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. $10 dinner plate at door MARCH 2, 9 Dorinda Beaumont Baton Rouge Lenten Meals Lunch and dinner tickets are not 225-388-2290 Fish Fry 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. St. Mark Church interchangeable [email protected] St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland $8 plate 42021 Hwy. 621 Plate includes fish, french fries, Church, Albany Church office 225-753-7950 Gonzales coleslaw and bread. MARCH 23 30300 Catholic Hall Rd. 6:00 p.m. Raffle tickets $5 Hammond Lenten Fish Fries $10 plate includes fried fish or (minimum prize $2500) KC Seafood Suppers 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. St. Jude Men’s Club shrimp, coleslaw, bread, dessert Entertainment by DJ, Trixie the Holy Family Parish Hall $8 plate includes fried fish, 9150 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 Clown & Friends, face painting 368 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen potato salad, coleslaw, bread, Parish Hall corner of Highland and balloon twisting in the 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. dessert and Gardere Lane FEBRUARY 16, 23, Parish Hall $12 plate includes crawfish Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. MARCH 9, 16 Buy tickets at sacccfishfry.org bisque, corn maque choux, $8 plate includes fish, french Lenten Fish Fry by March 5 bread and dessert FEBRUARY 16, 23, Adrian Genre 225-387-9667 MARCH 2, 9, 16 fries, salad KC Council 6389 Theresa Jones 225-938-1901 Charmaine Biossat Holy Rosary Parish Center SEE FUNDRAISER PAGE 6 KC Seafood Suppers 225-769-2431 44450 Hwy. 429 KC Hall St. Amant 679 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen KC Fish Fry 6:30 p.m. 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. St. Patrick Church $7 plate includes fried fish, $7 plate includes fried fish, 12424 Brogdon Lane french fries, coleslaw and bread. potato salad, bread and dessert Baton Rouge Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Adrian Genre 225-387-9667 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. sweets and drinks SHRIMP! $7 includes fried fish, french FRIDAYS FEBRUARY 16, 23, fries and coleslaw FEBRUARY 16 IN LENT MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 $9 includes baked tilapia, sweet & MARCH 23 Shrimp Spaghetti Lenten Suppers potato and coleslaw Fish Fry and Italian-Style Immaculate Conception Church Church office 225-753-5750 Knights of Columbus 4874 Marinated 865 Hatchell Lane KC Hall Shrimp PoBoys Denham Springs KC Fish Fry 1701 E. Pecan St., Ponchatoula Main Hall (enter Admin. Bldg. Our Lady of Mount Carmel 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – near flagpoles) Church $8 ticket Anthony’s Italian Deli 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Church Hall Buddy Williams 504-252-2031 5575 GOVERNMENT ST., JUST WEST OF JEFFERSON HWY. $8 (tickets available at the door) 11485 Ferdinand St. PHONE ORDERS WELCOME! 225-272-6817 OPEN MON.-SAT. 9:30 - 6:00 PM Feb. 16 – Youth Ministry TBA St. Francisville FEBRUARY 23, Baton Rouge’s only TRUE ITALIAN DELI Since 1978 Feb. 23 – Crawfish etouffee, 6:00 p.m. MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 salad, dessert, bread (sponsored $9 includes fried or grilled Lenten Dinners by Catholic Daughters) catfish filets, garlic bread, Holy Ghost Dad’s Club March 2 – Fried catfish, potato coleslaw, french fries or potato Holy Ghost Church (Carpool area) Food for the Soul this Lent salad, dessert, bread (sponsored salad, dessert, cold drink 507 N. Oak St. • Stations of the by KC’s) Hammond Cross March 9 – Shrimp and pasta, Lenten Fish Fry 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. • Daily dessert, bread (sponsored by RCIA) St. Paul Church $8 fried fish plate Meditations March 23 – Men’s Club TBA 3912 Gus Young Ave. • Divine Mercy Feb. 23, Mar. 2, Mar. 16 For tickets 225-665-5359 or Baton Rouge Devotionals $7 seafood potatoes, Mar. 9 & 23 225-664-6373 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • Personal $9 plate includes fried fish or Charlie Cormier 985-507-7742 Retreats Lent Dinners shrimp, potato salad, green peas, MARCH 2 Most Blessed Sacrament Church bread, dessert Bishop Ott Center 225-387-9506 to place orders Lenten Dinner • Stations of the Cross Chaplet 8033 Baringer Rd., Baton Rouge 225-383-3702 to fax orders Catholic Daughters • Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary 5:00 p.m. orders to go Will deliver 5 or more ordered Holy Rosary Parish Center & Devotions • Statues • Candles 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Parish office 225-383-2537 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant For Parishes - $7 plate fried fish or fried 6:30 p.m. Ashes • Palm • Paschal Candles shrimp. Special entrée served FEBRUARY 16, 23, $8 includes shrimp stew, salad, weekly. MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 green beans, french bread Catholic Art & Gifts Chad Rossi 225-413-2553 or Lenten Fish Fry MARCH 9 6184 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge rossichad@gmailcom St. Francis Xavier Church 24th Annual Fish Fry Visit mbsmensclub.org for 1120 Myrtle St., Baton Rouge 225.926.1216 • www.zieglers.com St. Aloysius Child Care Center weekly special. $9 includes fried fish, peas, Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm 4B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2018 February 16, 2018 Spiritual renewal opportunities of the Lenten season

FEBRUARY 17, 24, Praying with the Catechism FEBRUARY 19, 26, FEBRUARY 20, 27, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 Adult Formation MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26 MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27, St. Joseph Church APRIL 3, 8 Lent Prayer Service Lenten Vespers Conference room Most Blessed Sacrament Church Holy Ghost Church Divine Mercy Novena 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge 601 N Oak St., Hammond St. Thomas More Church 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 5:50 p.m. 11441 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Includes the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Includes Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Following 6:00 p.m. Mass; Feb. 13 – sung; April 8 – 4:30 p.m. followed by rosary, benediction, Communion service FEBRUARY 18, 25, vespers, speakers, soup supper Deacon Don Musso 225-752-6230 MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, 985-345-3360 Mass APRIL 15, 22, 29 Parish Office 225-275-3940 FEBRUARY 18, 19, 20 FEBRUARY 19, 26, Bible and the Sacrament MARCH 5, 12, 19, 26, FEBRUARY 21, 28, Lenten Parish Mission Adult Formation APRIL 2 MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany School library Divine Mercy Novena Eucharistic Adoration 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond St. Joseph Church 7:00 p.m. Feb. 18 St. Jules Church Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 175 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 7165 Hwy. 1, Belle Rose 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge 6:00 p.m. Feb. 19 – 20 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. 12 – 6:00 p.m. Terri Albert 985-386-3749 225-473-8569 Clare Coulon 225-387-6671 FEBRUARY 18, 25, FEBRUARY 19, 20, 21 MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 FEBRUARY 19, 28, Divine Mercy Chaplet Parish Mission MARCH 12, 21 St. Anne Church 33 days to Morning Glory Holy Rosary Church Lenten Personal Prayer Days 417 St. Joseph St., Napoleonville Adult Formation 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Rosaryville Spirit Life Center 6 – 6:45 p.m. St. Joseph Church 7:00 p.m. 39003 Rosaryville Rd., Ponchatoula Cheryl Arboneaux 985-369-6656 School classroom Father Michael Champagne speaker 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. 175 N.8th St., Ponchatoula 225-647-5321 $35, pre-registration online Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Retreatants will be able to use the St. Agnes Church Terri Albert 985-386-3749 facilities with a room for rest, lunch, 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge coffee, tea and an opportunity to meet After 5:30 p.m. Mass lead by Mary with a spiritual director. Rosenbloom Suzette Callais 225-294-5039 Eileen Caroll 225-383-4127 or [email protected] Planning a Register catholicretreatcenter.org In the Midst of My Suffering: Salvation Reflection St. Agnes Church FEBRUARY 20, 27, 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge St. Joseph MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Donations accepted Mass, Novena, Benediction Eileen Carroll 225-383-4127 Holy Family Church Chapel located backside of church Altar? Holy Hour, Reconciliation 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen St. Joseph Cathedral 5:00 p.m. The Catholic 412 North St., Baton Rouge Church office 225-383-1838 Commentator will be 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Office 225-387-5928 publishing a list of FEBRUARY 20, 27, MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27, [email protected] St. Joseph Altars in the APRIL 3 Lenten Longings by Small Christian Diocese of Baton Rouge Divine Mercy Chaplet Communities in our March 2 issue. Most Blessed Sacrament Church 601 N. Oak St., Hammond in Annex of 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge Parish Hall The deadline to be included is Feb. 21. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Includes exposition of the Blessed Call to register by Monday, Feb. 19 If you would like to submit a listing, include: Sacrament and benediction Vicky Gaydos 985-345-0514 • Date and time(s) Kathy Duplessis 225-752-6230 FEBRUARY 22, • Place of viewing including street address Divine Mercy Novena MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Our Lady of Mercy Church • Contact name and phone number Eucharistic Adoration 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge and send to email [email protected]; Mater Dolorosa Church 6:00 p.m. 609 Third St., Independence or FAX to 225-336-8710. Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. The St. Joseph Altar form is on our website Joyce Paille 985-878-9639 thecatholiccommentator.org Divine Mercy Mass, Sung Chaplet Ascension of Our Lord Church FEBRUARY 22, THE CATHOLIC 716 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 5:15 p.m. reconciliation followed by Mass, chaplet Eucharistic Adoration Dana Schexnayder 225-473-3176 St. Jules Church 7165 Hwy. 1, Belle Rose C   SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 5B February 16, 2018 LENT 2018 The Catholic Commentator 5B 5  7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 3424 Church St., Livonia Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 SPIRITUALITY Led by Becky Eldredge 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Friday From page 4B Pat Durbin 225-749-2551 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday followed by MARCH 29 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. family time pot luck dinner The Lord’s Supper 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. silent prayer MARCH 5 – 7 Donations accepted St. Mark Church Peggy Champagne 225-625-2438 FEBRUARY 24 – 25 Parish Mission 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 7:00 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy Church MARCH 24 Christ Renews His Parish 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge Church office 225-647-8461 Women’s Retreat 7:00 p.m. Day of Prayer St. Jean Vianney Church Led by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Rosaryville Spirit and Life Center Mass of the Lord’s Supper 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge Jason Romero 225-926-1883 39003 Rosaryville Rd., Ponchatoula St. Joseph Church 9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m., pre-register online 9:00 a.m. (registration) – 5:00 p.m. 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula at stjeanvianney.org MARCH 6 $40 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Church office 225-753-7950 Morning of Reflection: Mysteries of Led by Father Albert Haase OFM, Terri Albert 985-386-3749 missionary, author, spiritual director and FEBRUARY 25 – 28 Suffering Holy Ghost Church radio personality; visit AlbertOFM.org Holy Thursday Mass Signed and Sealed with 601 N. Oak St., Hammond Suzette Callais 225-294-5039 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, Albany the Cross Mission 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. MARCH 25 St. Patrick Church Led by Sandra Martin and the Marian 7:00 p.m. followed by eucharistic 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge Servants of the Precious Blood of Jesus 33 Days Annunciation adoration until midnight 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 985-345-3360 Consecration Day Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 Led by Fr. Albert Haase OFM, Adult Formation missionary, author, spiritual director and MARCH 8 St. Joseph Church Mass of the Lord’s Supper radio personality; visit AlbertOFM.org to St. Paul the Apostle Church Day of Reflection by the 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula view video clip 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge Rosary Altar Society 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. with Father Sandra Colomb 225-753-5750 6:00 p.m. Holy Ghost Church McDuffie Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Meal following Mass FEBRUARY 27 601 N. Oak St., Hammond Church office 225-383-2537 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Day of Prayer MARCH 29 $20 Holy Thursday Service Rosaryville Spirit Life Center Mass, Chaplet of Divine Mercy Led by Father Mark Beard, pastor of St. St. Gerard Majella Church 39003 Rosaryville Rd., Ponchatoula St. John the Evangelist Church Helena Church, Amite 5354 Plank Road, Baton Rouge 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Mrs. Bridget Fugarino 985-320-8498 6:00 p.m. $35 pre-register online at 6:00 p.m. SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 6B catholicretreatcenter.org MARCH 12 – 13 Led by Sr. Pat Thomas OP, a member of Discovering, Entering and Walking in the Peace Center in New Orleans founded the Divine Mission Lenten Revival by the Dominican Sisters of Peace St. Benedict the Moor Church Life of a Modern Day Disciple Suzette Callais 225-294-5039 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville 6:15 p.m. Praise and worship followed by Evening of Prayer Applying the Faith to Your Life revival message St. Jean Vianney Church Led by Deacon Larry Oney, Hope and 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge Seminar Purpose Ministries 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 Church office 225-753-7950 FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 6, 13, MARCH 13 Given by Jeff Cavins 20, 27, APR. 3 Taize Service: Prayer Around the Cross Catholic Evangelist, Author, St. Mark Church Mass, Chaplet of Divine Mercy Novena Biblical Scholar, National and 42021 Hwy. 621,Gonzales St. John the Evangelist Church International Speaker and 6:30 p.m. 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 Founding Member of EWTN 6:00 p.m. Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 MARCH 15 Saturday, March 24 Taize Service: Prayer Around the Cross Life of a Modern Day Disciple is a series of studies designed to help you FEBRUARY 27 & MARCH 20 Holy Family Church make real and lasting changes in your life. Through a prayerful reading of 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Coffee and Prayer 6:30 p.m. Scripture, personal reflection and a commitment to action, you will grow Holy Family Church Church office 225-383-1838 in faith and be given the means to practice these changes in you daily life. Marian Hall 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen MARCH 20 – 21 Registration 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Seminar 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Jennifer LeJeune 225-336-4463 Retreats/Days of Reflection St. Anthony of Padua and $60 includes seminar, continental breakfast and lunch provided. MARCH 2 Le Van Phung Church Pre-registration is required and seating is limited. 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Call today to reserve your seat 225-752-8480. 7:30 p.m. Vietnamese Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen 225-357-4800 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge 11:00 a.m. reconciliation, Mass, novena MARCH 23 – 24 The Chapel of Divine Providence MARCH 4 – 6 The Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Parish Lenten Mission Youth Lenten Play Cypress Springs Mercedarian Prayer Center St. John the Baptist Church St. Francis Cabrini Church 402 S. Kirkland Dr., Brusly 17560 George O’Neal Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 Parish Hall 6B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2018 February 16, 2018 STATIONS  St. Helena Church FEBRUARY 20, 27, St. Mark Church 122 S. First St., Amite MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales From page 2B 6:00 p.m. followed by a meal St. Benedict the Moor Church Following 3:00 p.m. Passion of the Lord St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 Albany St. John the Evangelist Church 5:00 p.m. following Mass 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond 57805 Main St., Plaquemine Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 12:00 p.m. 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.  Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 6:00 p.m. Mass & stations FEBRUARY 21, 28, SPIRITUALITY Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 MARCH 7, 14, 21 From page 5B St. Joseph Church Immaculate Conception Church St. John the Baptist Church Mass of the Last Supper 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs 402 S. Kirkland Dr., Brusly St. John the Evangelist Church 1:45 p.m. with school children Following 6:00 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 6:00 p.m. Before 7:00 p.m. Mass March 16 Pat Durbin 225-749-2189 6:00 p.m. Terri Albert 985-386-3749 225-665-5359 Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 St. Augustine Church St. Francis of Assisi Church St. Mark Church 174 LA Hwy. 1003, Klotzville MARCH 30 818 W. 10th St., Donaldsonville 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 5:30 p.m. The Passion of the Lord 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. followed by lite Father Eliseus Ibeh 8:30 a.m. following morning Mass St. Mark Church Lenten meal 985-513-3474 Free; donations accepted 6:00 p.m. 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 Dana Schexnayder 225-473-3176 FEBRUARY 23, 3:00 p.m. followed by Stations of the MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23 Cross Holy Rosary Church St. Paul the Apostle Church 225-647-8461 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant 3912 Gus Young Ave. Baton Rouge 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge 6:00 p.m. Youth Line Passion Play 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Church office 225-647-5321 St. Augustine Church Parish office 225-383-2537 174 LA Hwy. 1003, Klotzville St. Gerard Church Most Blessed Sacrament Church 3:00 p.m. followed by Good Friday 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge Service FEBRUARY 16, 23, 11:20 a.m. followed by Mass Jerry Carter 225-323-1713 6:00 p.m. MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Kathy Duplessis 225-752-6230 MARCH 29 St. Elizabeth Church The Passion of Jesus St. Jean Vianney Church 119 LA Hwy. 403, Paincourtville Living Way of the Cross St. Paul the Apostle Church 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. St. Michael High School Gym 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. 17521 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge 3:00 p.m. Church office 225-753-7950 8:40 – 10:00 a.m. Parish Office 225-383-2537 Emily Froeba 225-755-3618 Ext. 605 Seven Last Words St. Paul the Apostle Church MARCH 30 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge Looking for Daily Mass St. John the Evangelist Church 6:00 p.m. Parish Office 225-383-2537 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 12:00 p.m. stations Good Friday Service schedules? 3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross St. Anthony of Padua and Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 Le Van Phung Church 32 The Catholic Commentator 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge Please refer 2018 MASS SCHEDULE St. Joseph Church

January 5, 2018 2 – 4:00 p.m. English 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 7:30 p.m. Vietnamese 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. to the Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen or Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Veronica 225-357-4800 annual Mater Dolorosa Church Good Friday Service 609 Third St., Independence 2018 St. Joseph Church 12:00 p.m. Mass 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula Joyce Paille 985-878-9639 3:00 p.m. Schedule Mass Schedule Take Up Your Cross, Come Follow Me Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Carrying the cross from Holy Rosary that was Church in St. Amant to St. Anne Church in Sorrento, then back FUNDRAISER released in More info visit holyrcc.org/Men-of-the- From page 3B Cross MARCH 24 Tim Lessard 225-715-5103 the Jan. 5 Don Scioneaux [email protected] St. Michael High School Nacho Ordinary Auction issue of St. Gerard Church School Gym 5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge 17521 Monitor Ave., Baton Rouge The Catholic 2:30 p.m. 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Veneration of the Cross $50/person, $40/alumni with tickets Commentator. Food and drink included with ticket. DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE St. Paul the Apostle Church After Eight Band will play from SUPPLEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge 8:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Josh Galasso [email protected] or Parish Office 225-383-2537 225-755-3618 ext. 20 February 16, 2018 LENT 2018 The Catholic Commentator 7B 5 The Light is ON for YOU, sacrament of reconciliation FEBRUARY 19, 26, FEBRUARY 21, 28, Rev. Tan Viet Nguyen MARCH 20 & 27 225-357-4800 MARCH 5, 12, 26 MARCH 7, 21 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church St. Jean Vianney Church St. John the Evangelist Church MARCH 14 2250 Main St., Baton Rouge 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Church Church office 225-387-6671 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. (Mar. 26) Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 15710 Hwy. 16, French Settlement Church office 225-753-7950 6:00 p.m. MARCH 21 225-698-3110 FEBRUARY 23, Mater Dolorosa Church FEBRUARY 21 MARCH 16 609 Third St., Independence St. Michael Church Holy Ghost Church Holy Family Church 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 6490 Hwy. 44, Convent 601 North Oak St., Hammond 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 985-878-9639 7:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. 225-869-5751 985-345-3360 Church office 225-383-1838 MARCH 22 FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 15 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland, FEBRUARY 21, Albany MARCH 7, 14, 21 Our Lady of Pompeii Church St. Helena Church 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., Hammond 14450 Hwy. 442W, Tickfaw St. Patrick Church 122 S. First St., Amite 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 985-748-9057 Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957 Church office 225-753-5750 MARCH 30 MARCH 1 Holy Rosary Church 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant St. Joseph Church FEBRUARY 21, 28, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church MARCH 7, 14, 21 7:00 p.m. 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula 11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville 225-647-5321 10:00 a.m. Holy Family Church 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Terri Albert 985-386-3749 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Baton Rouge 225-635-3630/225-635-2344 MARCH 20 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Church office 225-383-1838 MARCH 7 St. Jean Vianney Church 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge St. Joseph Church St. John the Baptist Church 7:00 p.m. 255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula Church office 225-753-7950 402 S. Kirkland, Brusly 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Terri Albert 985-386-3749 Pat Durbin 225-749-2189 MARCH 13 FEBRUARY 21, 28, MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 St. Mark Church Give the Gift of Cath ic News 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Immaculate Conception Church 6:00 p.m. The Catholic Commentator 865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs Cecile Haley 225-647-8461 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. will be delivered to their 225-665-5359 MARCH 13 – 14 mailbox every other St. Anthony of Padua and Le Van Our Lady of Mercy Church Phung Church week—all year long. 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge 6 - 7:30 p.m. 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 THE CATHOLIC C ENCLOSE Lenten breakfast treat  Check  Money order for $14 per person per year.  Send a gift card.  I want to subscribe as well for an additional $14 per year. To pay by credit card, call The Catholic Commentator at 225-387-0983. Glazed Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits PLEASE SEND SUBSCRIPTION TO: Stella Patricia Steele LeBlanc, Immaculate Conception Church, Lakeland NAME ______2 cups self-rising flour Glaze: 1/3 cup sugar or sugar free 1 cup confection sugar ADDRESS ______1/2 cup raisins 1 Tbsp. butter, soft CITY ______STATE ______1 tsp. cinnamon, ground 1/2 tsp. vanilla 3/4 cup milk 2 – 3 tsp. milk ZIP ______GIVEN BY ______1/4 cup oil Heat oven to 450 degrees. AND TO Heat oven to 450 degrees. NAME ______ADDRESS ______Stir dry ingredients. Add milk. Shape into round biscuits. Place on greased pan with sides touching. Bake 20 minutes. Make glaze by CITY ______STATE ______combining confection sugar, butter, vanilla. Add milk one teaspoon at a time. Spread on biscuits. ZIP ______GIVEN BY ______MAIL TO: THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR, P. O. BOX 3316, BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 3316 8B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2018 February 16, 2018 Readers share their favorite Lenten recipes Thin Spaghetti Aglio E Olio Crawfish Fettuccini Speedy Shrimp Creole Cabbage Jambalaya (with oil and garlic) Eleanor Mitchell Stella Patricia Steele LeBlanc Camilia Lorio Ethel Boagni St. Thomas More Church, Baton Rouge Immaculate Conception Church, Lakeland St. Alphonsus Church, Greenwell Springs Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baton Rouge #4 pkg. noodles, boiled and drained 1-20 oz. pkg. frozen seasoning 2 cups cabbage, shredded 1 lb. thin spaghetti 1 large onion, chopped (blend of onion, peppers, 1 lb. crawfish tails or shrimp 5 Tbsp. olive oil 1 bell pepper, chopped parsley) 1 can Rotel tomatoes 6 – 7 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 3 garlic pods, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, fresh 1 cup rice, uncooked 1/2 tsp. pepper flakes 2 celery stalks, chopped 1-14 oz. Rotel tomatoes with 1 cup water 1/2 cup Italian parsley 1 stick margarine liquid 1 cup onions, chopped 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano 1 pint half and half 1 lb. shrimp, frozen, peeled, 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup flour deveined Garlic to taste Boil spaghetti in salted water until tender but not 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed Hot pepper sauce soft. Save pasta water. Tony Chachere’s Seasoning Brown crawfish or In a large skillet heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 lb. Louisiana crawfish Cook and stir seasonings shrimp with onions, bell over medium heat. Add garlic cooking until garlic is in skillet until tender. Add pepper and garlic. Add golden – about 2 minutes. Add crushed peppers, stir Saute vegetables in margarine. Add tomatoes and simmer 12 -20 cabbage, rice water and in 1 cup of pasta water, parsley and remaining oil. flour, half and half, cook on low. Add cheese minutes. Add shrimp and a Rotel tomatoes. Bring to Bring to a boil and add pasta with large fork or tongs. and crawfish. Season to taste with Tony’s. little hot sauce. Cook until a boil. Cook at lease 20 Cook until the consistency desired. Add extra olive oil Pour over noodles in greased casserole shrimp turn pink. Serve over minutes or until cabbage is and seasoning if necessary. Add cheese and serve. dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. rice. tender.

Butter) 1/2 cup cider vinegar until sugar and salt are To serve: Lightly coat lettuce Best Salad Recipe 1/2 cup walnuts, large dice 1 cup water dissolved. Taste for sweetness. with dressing. Place full leaves Ethel Boagni Pickled onions 1 Tbsp. sugar Pour over onions in a jar of lettuce, 2 or 3 around salad Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baton Rouge Maison Lacour salad dressing 1 1/2 tsp. salt or bowl. Let stand at room plate. Top with pickled onion 1 red onion, sliced in rings temperature for 1 hour. Drain rings, 2 or 3. Sprinkle with 1 head of Bibb lettuce (Boston or For pickled onions: Whisk first four ingredients onion rings before serving. walnuts.

Ways You Can Help the Needy this Lenten Season! Join Bishop Robert Muench, Chef John Folse and Father Cleo Milano at the 23rd Annual Count Your Blessings Supper Friday, March 2, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center

Bishop Robert Muench and Chef John Folse are ready to Stir it Up! Come and Count Your Blessings with us. Join us for a simple Lenten supper of soup and bread – a meal that will nourish you physically and spiritually. This year’s Count Your Blessings Supper is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 2nd, at Our Lady of Mercy’s Parish Activity Center. Order your tickets today using the order form below, or give us a call at (225) 383-7837, extension O. Tickets will also be available at the door. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a Count Your Blessings Lenten gift to St. Vincent de Paul to help in our work with God’s poor. Financial gifts can be mailed to: Count Your Blessings, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127, or made online at www.svdpbr.org.

Ticket Order Form ------Clip and send in------Build A Basket For Needy Kids Yes, my family and I want to attend the Count Your Blessings When families are struggling to exist on minimum-wage Supper. We would like ______tickets at $10.00 per person. incomes, just paying the rent and putting food on the table is We are enclosing a check for $______. difficult. Needy children learn at an early age that there’s Name:______nothing in the budget for extras. Things like Easter baskets are Address:______luxuries their families simply cannot afford. Join St. Vincent de Paul in City: ______State: ______Zip: ______providing Easter baskets for needy children. To find out how you can help Make checks payable and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, with this year’s Build a Basket effort, call us at (225) 383-7837, ext. O or visit us P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127. For more information, at svdpbr.org. call us at (225) 383-7837, extension O. You Can Answer a Prayer and Save a Life Today! Join WBRZ-Channel 2, Pat Shingleton, the Baton Rouge Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul in filling prescriptions for the needy. Retail prices for brand name and generic prescription drugs have risen greatly in the past year. Our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy provides a solution for low-income individuals who cannot keep pace with the rising cost of prescription medicine. We are seeing more people who are breaking tablets in half and skipping doses of life-sustaining medicines in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. For more details on how you can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, visit our website at www.svdpbr.org.