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Volume XLIX, No. 8 www.diocesealex.org Serving the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana Since 1970 August 13, 2018

O N T H E Vacation Bible School: INSIDE A pilgrimage faith and funfilled experience! can enhance faith

Want to visit the Holy Land? Is a trip to experience Ireland’s rich Catholic heritage on your bucket list? There is a lot to consider if you want to get the most for your time and money. Several from our diocese share their experiences and may help you decide if a pilgrimage is right for you. See page 16.

Catholic Schools Office rolls out new curriculum

The Catholic schools of the diocese have never had a standard curriculum that incorporated for our Catholic School teachers to follow. Under the Superindent’s guidance, the diocese now has a comprehensive curriculum framework. See page 14 for details.

Back-to-School!

New aspirants, seminarians and school clean Kids did the River Rolling Rampage Vacation Bible up days are indicators that it’s School the week of June 18-22 at Mary, Mother of back-to-school time. See what’s Church in Woodworth. happening on pages 7-15.

To view more news and photos, you can always visit www.diocesealex.org PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018 Cardinal Wuerl Reflects on How Our Church Can Move Forward

Below is an excerpt from the not-unreasonable anger felt by generosity and fidelity, and to the blog of Cardinal , so many of our faithful people as highest standards of ministry - and Archbishop of Washington, these accusations come to light. exhort our brother priests to do the entitled ‘A Pastoral Reflection Just as our Holy Father has same. This obviously calls for on How Our Church Can provided us with an example of that fortitude that has always been Move Forward’: how to begin to heal these deep essential to fraternal correction. wounds, we, the bishops of our On April 23, 2002, in the The initial shock, confusion, country, are presented with an midst of those difficult days, Pope anger, and frustration when the opportunity to reflect on what has Saint John Paul II spoke to the allegations against Archbishop come to light, to minister to the Cardinals of the United States and Theodore McCarrick came pain and to respond as best we can emphasized the duties of bishops. to light were the focus of our to questions that have been raised “It must be absolutely clear to immediate response. In our pain, by this scandal, while moving the Catholic faithful,” he said, we also turned to all survivors of forward to address in practical “and to the wider community, abuse, whose burdens are greater ways the very real and legitmate that bishops and superiors are concerned, above all else, with than our own. We must confirm CARDINAL MCCARRICK In 2013, - Boston Catholic. In the wake concerns for this accountability. our commitment to them with I think everyone recognizes the spiritual good of souls. People of McCarrick scandal, Cardinal Wuerl reflects on how our Church can move need to know that there is no place actions even more than words, forward. that words, good intentions, and that we are resolved to respond new policies, while important, are in the priesthood and religious effectively in every way to these not enough. We must not only life for those who would harm the offenses. I addressed this initial intends to invite all of the bishops What we are not facing, in denounce abuse and take steps young.” He then continued with a period of the past few weeks in my of our country in discussions, the media and from many of our to stop the abusers. We must strong sense of hope. “We must interview in the “oriented toward discerning the people, is the question: “Has remove even the appearance of have confidence,” he insisted, and archdiocesan right course of action for the anything changed?” coverups as we investigate and “that this time of trial will bring a newspapers entitled: “Cardinal USCCB.” That being said, I feel The answer, I believe, is, address allegations. purification of the entire Catholic Wuerl Reflects on Next Steps it is also important to share these “Yes.” We are encouraged by It seems that one practical community, a purification that in Wake of Allegations against reflections with you. our Holy Father’s determination and direct way in which we is urgently needed if the Church Former Archbishop.” What is particulary to hold accountable those who bishops can move into a more is to preach more effectively the Dear brothers and sisters, I disheartening, certainly for me, is violate the obligations of their active posture is to work with our Gospel of Jesus Christ in all its bring these pastoral reflections to the sense that we had already gone ordination, who go so far as to Holy Father, , and his liberating force.” you as Shepherd of this portion of through this traumatic scandal abuse the young and vulnerable representatives to ensure greater As we, bishops, unite God’s flock, knowing that much of in 2002 with not only the pain among us, or to use their power accountability at the level of the ourselves to the reforming efforts what we are discussing necessarily of priests abusing young people and influence in a harmful way. local episcopacy in addressing and of Pope Francis, it is essential engages the bishops since it is our but the realization that bishops In his strong and decisive reporting issues of concern. This that we be able to address any responsibility to provide oversight were not properly attentive to response to the allegations against can also be a time, as Cardinal allegations of abuse by a bishop, to the Church. As Cardinal the dimensions of the problem. Archbishop McCarrick, Pope DiNardo urges, that, “We, even if the allegation is later Daniel N. 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Are there special received training from their what to do if a Consecrated Host To receive a free subscription, call 318-445-6424, ext 255 or e-mail requirements and training?” pastor (or designated trainer). is dropped or what to do if the [email protected] There are two types of This special ministry extends to Precious Blood spills. You will AUGUST 13, 2018 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 5 Clergy Assignments effective August 1, 2018 2-yr Spiritual Director Father Anthony “Raj” will also oversee the missions of Travis, VC. Dharmaraj, MSFS is returning St. Winifred Chapel, Effie and As Vicars for Clergy, they internship information to our diocese after a seven year St. John the Baptist Mission in will work collaboratively with absence. Fr. Dharmaraj has been Moncla. Welcome back Fr. Raj! priests and senior chancery serving as Provincial leader of Father Wade DeCoste has officials to address the personal meeting to be held Sept. 12 his order, the Missionaries of St. been appointed Parochial Vicar and professional needs of priests. Francis de Sales, Southeast India at St. Anthony in Natchitoches They will also work to provide There seems to always become a certified spiritual Province. at his request in order to live in formation and educational be a need for good Spiritual director must complete an Fr. Dharmaraj previously a life of prayer and community opportunities for clergy. Directors - those men and application process with served as pastor at St. Mary’s with his brother priests in the Fr. Wiltse will remain as women who have a special prerequisite requirements Asssumption Church, Cottonport. Natchitoches Deanery. pastoral administrator of St. gift and are trained to guide and pay a fee for the program In his assignment as pastoral Father John Wiltse has been Mary’s Assumption Church and the People of God on their costs. Prerequisites include administrator of St. John the appointed Vicar for Clergy to its school in Cottonport. faith journey. The Diocese of living a life of prayer, being Baptist Church in Deville, he serve alongside Father Adam Alexandria is no different and a member in good standing is in great need of Spiritual within one’s own church Directors for its people. parish, having the gift of Therefore, the Diocese has discernment, as well as having partnered with the Archdiocese personally experienced of New Orleans Spirituality ongoing spiritual direction. Center Formation Program in Applicants must also attend offering a certification course a directed retreat based on for those interested in this type the Spiritual Exercises of St. of ministry. This program is Ignatius, make one of two a two-year Spiritual Director Spiritual Exercises of St. internship that is based on Ignatius “30-Day Retreat” or the Spiritual Exercises of St. “19th Annotation,” have an Ignatius of Loyola. Classes adequate background in the will be one day per month, on study of theology, currently Rev. Anthony Dharmaraj, MSFS Rev. Wade DeCoste Rev. John Wiltse, VC either weekdays or weekends. be involved in or plan to Pastoral Administrator Parochial Vicar Vicar for Clergy An informational be involved in a ministry St. John the Baptist, Deville St. Anthony of Padua, for the diocese meeting will be held for those which includes some form Natchitoches interested in the ministry of spiritual direction as a of spiritual direction on component, and have the Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 ability to attend all aspects Staff changes at the St. Joseph Catholic Center a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic of the program and complete Center. Information will the required course materials. be presented by Mike Van The fee for the two-year Lucy Pearson, CPA, Kelly Hatcher joins Vranken, spiritual director and program is $2,000.00, which has joined the Diocese of the business office as co-author of Faith Positive in does not include textbooks or Alexandria business office Administrative Secretary. a Negative World. housing if it is required. staff as chief accountant. Ms. Hatcher was This informational For more information Lucy replaces long time previously district sales meeting will further define or to register for the diocesan employee, Virginia manager for Avon and also spiritual direction, as well as informational session on Miller, who retired in July. worked at Radio Maria as the roles of both the spiritual Sept. 12, please contact Lucy was previously with assistant program director and director and the directee. Deacon Richard Mitchell at Daenen Henderson & Co., operations manager. Kelly is Lucy Pearson Kelly Hatcher Anyone interested in dcnrmitchell@diocesealex. Alexandria. She is married also active in Girl Scouts as beginning the journey to org or 318-445-6424 ext. 206. to Brent and they have three grown children. She a Girl Scout Junior Leader at St. Frances Cabrini and her family are parishioners of St. Rita Church. Church. PAGE 6 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018 Un buen cristiano comparte el Evangelio, dice el papa

Por Cindy Wooden Plaza de San Pedro. sino que hablan y actúan en Cristo. funcionarios intratables, no divos Catholic News Service El papa Francisco comentaba cuanto enviados, en cuanto Jesús le dice a sus discípulos (superestrellas) de gira”. CIUDAD DEL sobre la lectura del día del mensajeros de Jesús”. en la lectura del evangelio según Aunque todos los bautizados VATICANO (CNS) -- Todos los Evangelio, la cual contaba sobre “Este episodio evangélico San Marcos que no lleven para el son enviados por Cristo en misión, cristianos están llamados a ser cómo Jesús envió a los discípulos también nos concierne, y no solo viaje “nada más que un bastón: ni ellos salen sin garantías de éxito, misioneros, más preocupados por de dos en dos a predicar y sanar a los sacerdotes, sino a todos los pan, ni alforja, ni dinero en sus dijo el papa. “Eso también es compartir el Evangelio que por en su nombre. bautizados llamados a testimoniar fajas”. pobreza: la experiencia del ganar dinero o hasta conversos, “Es una especie de práctica en los diversos ambientes de sus El papa dijo que la pobreza fracaso”. dijo el papa Francisco. de lo que estarán llamados a hacer vidas el Evangelio de Cristo”, y la simplicidad de estilo de vida El papa Francisco oró para “Un bautizado que no siente después de la resurrección del dijo el papa. que pide Jesús lleva la intención que María, “primera discípula y la necesidad de anunciar el Señor con el poder del Espíritu Él dijo que los cristianos de hacer a los discípulos de ayer y misionera de la palabra de Dios, Evangelio, de anunciar a Jesús, Santo”, explicó el papa. cumplen su misión cuando hoy “libres y ligeros”. nos ayude a llevar al mundo el no es un buen cristiano”, dijo el Él dijo que solo hablando del su proclamación es motivada Jesús, él dijo, llama a mensaje del Evangelio en una papa el 15 de julio antes de recitar nombre de Jesús “los apóstoles no solamente por el amor por, y la sus discípulos a salir como exaltación humilde y radiante la oración del Ángelus con unas tenían nada propio que anunciar, obediencia a, Cristo y cuando el “mensajeros del reino de Dios, más allá de todo rechazo, 15,000 personas reunidas en la ni habilidades para demostrar, único mensaje que comparten es no gerentes todopoderosos, no incomprensión o tribulación”. A good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says

The following is an English Angelus prayer with an estimated and none of their own abilities to journey but a walking stick - no Although the baptized are translation of the above article. 15,000 people gathered in St. demonstrate, but spoke and acted food, no sack, no money in their sent out on mission by Christ, Peter’s Square. as emissaries, as messengers of belts.” they go with no guarantee of By Cindy Wooden Pope Francis was Jesus.” The poverty and simplicity success, the pope said. “This, Catholic News Service commenting on the day’s Gospel “This Gospel episode of lifestyle Jesus asks for, the too, is poverty: the experience of reading, which told about how concerns us, too, and not only pope said, were meant to make failure.” (CNS) Jesus sent the disciples out two- priests, but all the baptized, who the disciples of yesterday and Pope Francis prayed that -- All Christians are called to be by-two to preach and to heal in are called to witness to the Gospel today “free and light.” Mary, “the first disciple and missionaries, concerned more his name. of Christ in all the situations of Jesus, he said, calls missionary of the word of God, with sharing the Gospel than “It was a kind of life,” the pope said. his disciples to set out as would help us bear the message with earning money or even apprenticeship for what they Christians fulfill their “messengers of the kingdom of of the Gospel in the world with with being successful at winning would be called to do with the mission, he said, when their God, not powerful managers, not a humble and radiant exultation converts, Pope Francis said. power of the Holy Spirit after proclamation is motivated only unmovable functionaries (and) that goes beyond every refusal, “A baptized person who the resurrection of the Lord,” the by love for and obedience to not stars on tour.” misunderstanding or tribulation.” does not feel the need to proclaim pope explained. Christ and when the only message the Gospel, to announce Christ, is Speaking only in the name of they share is Christ’s. not a good Christian,” the pope Jesus, he said, “the apostles had In the reading from St. said July 15 before reciting the nothing of their own to proclaim Mark’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples “to take nothing for the

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Matthew Bonner Jacob Cass Thomas Kennedy David Keran Donnie Kuzma from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church from St. Joseph Church from Minor Basilica of the from Minor Basilica of the from St. Anthony of Padua Church Pineville Marksville Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception Natchitoches Natchitoches Natchitoches

Chase Masters John Mohn Grant Rabalais Derrick Rials John Upton from St. John Chapel from St. Mary Church from Mater Dolorosa Church from St. John Chapel from St. Frances Cabrini Church Columbia, LA Winnsboro Plaucheville Columbia, LA Alexandria

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and gift boutique The Diocese of Alexandria is Flu Shots & Vaccinations excited to have ten men in priestly formation. With the support of Many gifts including large selection of religious items: their home parishes, they will • My Saint My Hero religious jewelry begin or continue their formation • Holy Medals to priesthood. They will attend • Jesus Calling & other inspirational books orientations at their respective • Rosaries before beginning • ACTS bracelets classes at the end of this month, • First Communion, Confirmation & Baptism gifts according to director of vocations, Father Louis Sklar. Follow us on Facebook @ Cottonportcornerdrug.giftboutique Please keep them in your (318) 876-3665 prayers. Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 206 Choupique Lane • Cottonport, LA 71327 Catechetical Sunday Kim & Stewart Wixson, Owners is September 16 PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018 Thank you for joining us for Supper with the Seminarians!

SUPPER WITH THE SEMINARIANS. Above: With assistance from the seminarians, Father Louis Sklar, director of vocations, prepares chicken for fettucini to be served at St. Mary’s in Winnsboro for the Eastern Deanery’s seminarian benefit held on June 30. Left: Seminarians Thomas Kennedy, Jacob Cass, Chase Masters and Matthew Bonner serve guests at the supper held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Campti on July 2 for the Natchitoches Deanery.

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Seminarian Burses July Donations

Knights of Columbus Council 9217...... $25.00 Father Adrian Molenschot Burse Father Peter Kuligowski...... $30.00 Father Peter Kuligowski Burse Mrs. Nelwyn Broussard...... $50.00 Monsignor Milburn Broussard Burse Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schupbach...... $50.00 Deacon Gary Schupbach Burse MEET OUR SEMINARIANS. Above: The seminarians take turns introducing themselves at the supper held at Christ Mrs. Barbara Rigby...... $50.00 the King Church in Simmesport for the Avoyelles Deanery event on July 5. Below: Seminarians serve a hungry crowd at the St. Rita Holy Family Center in Alexandria for the Central Deanery Leo P. Dobard Burse fundraiser on July 27. All proceeds from all of these events benefit the seminarian education fund. Over $30,000 was Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schupbach...... $100.00 raised this year! THANK YOU! Monsignor Steve Testa Burse Mrs. Nelwyn Broussard...... $100.00 Deacon Rodrick “Benny” Broussard Burse Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Vanderlick...... $100.00 Sister Virginia Lee Vanderlick Burse Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Miller...... $200.00 Father Daniel Corkery Burse Bayou Chateau Nursing Center...... $200.00 Floyd LaCour Burse Ms. Elizabeth S. Arthur...... 1,000.00 Sadie Stroud Burse

Total for July...... $1,905.00 AUGUST 13, 2018 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 9

Father Scott Chemino ...... 325.00 Deacon Richard W. Mitchell ...... 100.00 Father Jules L. Claes, CICM ...... 4,761.00 Deacon Ted A. Moulard ...... 300.00 Seminary Burses Father Wilbur G. Cloutier ...... 3,690.50 Deacon Clifton “Kip” J. Pelto ...... 100.00 Father Daniel Cook ...... 2,500.00 Deacon William E. Schaidnagle ...... 100.00 A Seminary Burse is an invested sum of money, the interest of which is Father Daniel Corkery ...... 100.00 Deacon Gary A. Schupbach ...... 200.00 Father Anthony N. Cumella ...... 1,250.00 used in perpetuity to help fund the education of men to the priesthood. Deacon William “Bill” M. Travis ...... 200.00 Father John H. Cunningham ...... 1,475.00 Deacon John L. Whitehead ...... 100.00 Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse should be Father Dennis A. Curren ...... 650.00 Deacon Michael L. Young ...... 200.00 sent to the Chancery Office, Post Office Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306- Father Leonard Curtis, OP ...... 1,050.00 Sister Margaret McCaffrey ...... 300.00 0417. – Very Reverend Stephen Scott Chemino, Chairman Father Ferreolus D’Cruz ...... 875.00 Sister Marie Therese McGee, OP ...... 100.00 Father Edward Deasy ...... 625.00 Ismael and Libby Agosto ...... 250.00 Completed burses at $15,000.00 each: Father Blake Deshautelle ...... 25.00 Shirley Alexander ...... 1,125.00 • Bishop Charles P. Greco Father Derek Ducote ...... 350.00 Charles P. and Florence C. Anastasio ...... 880.00 • Monsignor Thomas F. Early (3 completed) Father Rudolph J. Engelen ...... 550.00 Germaine Armand ...... 550.00 • Monsignor B. A. Scallan Father Richard Fale ...... 5,700.00 Virgie D. Aymond ...... 225.00 • Father H. Gerald Bordelon Father James Ferguson ...... 600.00 Bobby D. Basco ...... 4,690.00 • Father Daniel Corkery Father Harvey J. Fortier ...... 1,475.00 Delores Basco ...... 150.00 • Father Michael P. Kammer Father Joseph Alfred Fortin ...... 200.00 Harold and Lillie Baridon ...... 5,750.00 • Father Bruce Miller (2 completed) Father James Foster ...... 280.00 John M. Bauer ...... 150.00 • Father William B. Provosty (2 completed) Father Louis Gagnard ...... 50.00 Dr. Lamar and Jean Boese ...... 50.00 Father John M. Gayer ...... 870.00 • Angelo R. and Ena F. D’Angelo Will Bollich ...... 100.00 Father Serafin Glasnovic ...... 150.00 J. V. Bonnette ...... 50.00 • John Dominick Driscoll Father Rickey Gremillion ...... 9,965.00 Carolyn Brouillette ...... 50.00 • Miss Mary F. Early Father Daniel Hart ...... 50.00 Nathan Cannella ...... 225.00 • Irvin and Elma Moreau, Harrison P. Moreau, Michael N. Moreau, Father William M. Hopp ...... 10.00 Frank V. Cariere ...... 175.00 Deborah S. Moreau Bouche, Emily A. Moreau, Tom and Father Mark W. Horacek ...... 50.00 Dylan Michael Cashio ...... 400.00 Mary Candiotto, Ruby Moreau Father Bartholomew Ibe ...... 200.00 T. W. Clark ...... 50.00 • David Stafford “Brother” O’Shee Father Tom Jezak ...... 400.45 Charles D’Amico ...... 50.00 • John Gregory Simms Father Michael P. Kammer ...... 921.00 Leo Dobard ...... 2,100.00 Father W. John Kiley ...... 625.00 Gerald Flynn ...... 100.00 The following is a list of active burses and amounts of each: Father Francis X. Kronemeyer ...... 100.00 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Flynn ...... 50.00 Saint Damien de Veuster ...... 175.00 Father George Krosfield ...... 50.00 Anne Barry Gallagher ...... 2,025.00 Bishop William Friend ...... 100.00 Father Peter Kuligowski ...... 1,068.00 Anthony and Mary Glorioso ...... 100.00 Bishop Lawrence P. Graves ...... 5,805.00 Father Paul Kunnumpuram ...... 475.00 Toby Guedry ...... 1,000.00 Bishop Charles P. Greco ...... 1,400.00 Father Henri Jacquemain ...... 50.00 Gail T. Gutierrez ...... 100.00 Bishop Ronald P. Herzog ...... 100.00 Father Russell J. Lemoine ...... 425.00 William J. Hamlin ...... 500.00 Bishop Sam G. Jacobs ...... 1,100.00 Father Frederick J. Lyons ...... 1,600.00 Madeline Jeansonne ...... 100.00 Bishop David P. Talley ...... 450.00 Father Bernard F. Maguire ...... 105.00 Leonard Johnson ...... 1,050.00 Monsignor Marcel J. Anderson ...... 100.00 Father Robert M. Maure ...... 10.00 Maria S. Keran ...... 1,000.00 Monsignor Leon R. Aycock ...... 1,535.00 Father Jamie Medina-Cruz ...... 200.00 Floyd J. LaCour ...... 7,500.00 Monsignor Henry F. Beckers ...... 13,657.50 Father Jack Michalchuk ...... 150.00 Gerry and Connie Leglue ...... 100.00 Monsignor Milburn J. Broussard ...... 8,350.00 Father Bruce Miller ...... 300.00 Huey and Neen Lemoine ...... 150.00 Monsignor Norman C. Buvens ...... 100.00 Father Adrian Molenschot ...... 3,925.00 Judge Alfred and Mary Jo Mansour ...... 2,050.00 Monsignor Paul E. Conway ...... 825.00 Father Joseph Montalbano ...... 400.00 Huey and Ethel Mathews ...... 1,000.00 Monsignor Allen M. Chenevert ...... 1,000.00 Father Govie J. Moraus, Jr...... 200.00 Louis “Dump” Henry Mathews, Sr...... 100.00 Monsignor Isidore Deceulaer ...... 160.00 Father Christudas Nayak ...... 100.00 Daryl “Pat” Mauterer ...... 3,000.00 Monsignor S. J. Dekeuwer ...... 650.00 Father Peter T. Norek ...... 400.00 Ethel Miller ...... 100.00 Monsignor Gerald J. Ducote ...... 560.00 Father Dan O’Connor ...... 1,525.00 Odis James Miller ...... 190.00 Monsignor Robert C. Friend ...... 50.00 Father Thomas O’Connors ...... 10.00 Gerald Moreau ...... 215.00 Monsignor Ronald C. Hoppe ...... 950.00 Father Chad Partain ...... 100.00 Helen Morgan ...... 12,000.00 Monsignor James E. Howard ...... 50.00 Father Martin L. Plauche ...... 50.00 Marge Murrin ...... 315.00 Monsignor Charles M. Jekeler ...... 325.00 Father Samuel J. Polizzi ...... 1,000.00 Alcide A. Nassif ...... 522.29 Monsignor Joseph F. Kidd ...... 1,500.00 Father George Pookkattu ...... 50.00 Kitty Treadway Nassif ...... 100.00 Monsignor William Kwaitaal ...... 850.00 Father William B. Provosty ...... 105.00 Maurice Noel ...... 295.00 Monsignor Warren T. Larroque ...... 800.00 Father Charles Ray ...... 100.00 N. J. and Hannah Nolan ...... 10,000.00 Monsignor Terrence J. Lennon ...... 125.00 Father Frederick Taylor Reynolds ...... 1,080.00 Harvey Miller “Buddy” Normand ...... 100.00 Monsignor George W. Martinez ...... 500.00 Father Yves J. Robitaille ...... 1,900.00 W. D. O’Neal ...... 8,159.00 Monsignor Patrick Murphy ...... 2,304.00 Father José Robles-Sanchez ...... 350.00 Danny O’Quinn ...... 100.00 Monsignor William C. O’Hanlon ...... 5,000.00 Father James Roy ...... 100.00 Albert and Elsie Poche ...... 900.00 Monsignor Aloysius O. Olinger ...... 865.00 Father Kenneth J. Roy ...... 3,505.00 Kathleen Pool ...... 375.00 Monsignor Mozart Pelletier ...... 100.00 Father Sheldon Roy ...... 200.00 Edna Rabalais ...... 1,375.00 Monsignor John V. Plauche ...... 400.00 Father Lloyd M. Samson ...... 50.00 Dr. Sidney Rud ...... 50.00 Monsignor F. Joseph Rateau ...... 570.00 Father Craig Scott ...... 2,000.00 Luis R. Robles-Cortez ...... 125.00 Monsignor Russell J. Richie ...... 591.14 Father Louis Sklar, III ...... 250.00 Dr. Brenda V. Seiler ...... 100.00 Monsignor B. A. Scallan ...... 10,085.90 Father Paul B. Smith ...... 250.00 Josephine G. Serio ...... 275.00 Monsignor Matthew J. Scanlon ...... 310.00 Father Ker Texada ...... 200.00 John Gregory Simms ...... 4,275.00 Monsignor Joseph M. Susi ...... 9,706.00 Father August Thompson ...... 1,240.00 Joseph T. Simms, Jr...... 11,475.00 Monsignor Steve J. Testa ...... 8,205.00 Father Antonio E. Villaverde ...... 1,300.00 Sadie Stroud ...... 9,000.00 Monsignor Henry A. Thompson ...... 360.00 Father Nino G. Viviano ...... 200.00 Robert Upton ...... 100.00 Monsignor John M. Timmermans ...... 7,570.00 Father Silvan A. Waterkotte, OFM ...... 160.00 Patsy DeKeyzer Vincik ...... 200.00 Monsignor Martin J. Tyrrell ...... 4,250.00 Father Kenneth Williams ...... 880.00 Gus Voltz, Jr...... 4,020.00 Monsignor Henry Van der Putten ...... 1,291.89 Father Joseph Xavier ...... 100.00 Larry Lee Wiltse ...... 1,925.00 Monsignor John C. Vandegaer ...... 1,350.00 Father Bernard L. Zagst ...... 1,275.00 Tracy P. Wiltse ...... 1,825.00 Monsignor Nicholas F. Vandegaer ...... 1,350.00 Reverend H. Biggers ...... 158.50 Mary Virginia Young ...... 100.00 Monsignor John J. Wakeman ...... 100.00 Deacon Emile “E.J.” Barre, III ...... 100.00 Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence ...... 100.00 Monsignor Julius G. Walle ...... 2,170.00 Deacon Rodrick “Benny” Broussard ...... 2,000.00 Deceased Member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Father William G. Allison ...... 160.00 Deacon L. G. DeLoach ...... 450.00 Court Regina Pacis #1372, Natchitoches ...... 775.00 Father Peter J. Besselaar ...... 50.00 Deacon Darrell Dubroc ...... 100.00 In Honor of Providence Central High School Class of 1959 .....1,450.00 Father Michael Bodnar ...... 50.00 Deacon Raymond J. Dunn ...... 300.00 St. Edward the Confessor Parish, Tallulah ...... 100.00 Father Lawrence Bonin ...... 70.00 Deacon Ray D. Gibson ...... 100.00 St. Mary’s Assumption Parish, Cottonport ...... 700.00 Father H. Gerald Bordelon ...... 13,885.00 Deacon Charles A. Jones ...... 1,150.00 General Fund ...... 2,000.00 Father Vernon Bordelon ...... 445.00 Deacon Gregory P. LeBlanc ...... 100.00 Father Gilles Boyer...... 85.00 Deacon Todd Marye ...... 100.00 TOTAL ...... $566,597.17 Father Basil Burns ...... 100.00 Deacon Patrick C. McCusker ...... 100.00 PAGE 10 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018 Fifteen accepted as Deacon aspirants

Bishop Talley has accepted faith formation. The diaconate Diaconate Program for the diocese. fifteen men to begin their office has worked closely with They will meet monthly with discernment and formation for the Notre Dame Seminary in New Notre Dame Seminary professors Diaconate. They will begin their Orleans to tailor the program to here in Alexandria for a period of formal formation mid-August of ensure the men are formed to four years. this year. meet the needs of our diocese,” After one year of aspirancy, “The fifteen aspirants are according to Deacon Richard they will be accepted into candidacy excited to begin this journey of Mitchell, director of the until ordination.

2018 NATIONAL DIACONATE CONGRESS, NEW ORLEANS. The diocese was well represented at the 2018 National Diaconate Congress NEW DEACON ASPIRANTS. A series of socials were held throughout the diocese in order for people to meet the new held in New Orleans on July 22-26. This year, the Congress celebrated deacon aspirants. The last social was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Alexandria on Sunday, July 15. The new the 50th anniversary of the renewal of the Order of Diaconate as a aspirants are pictured left to right, back row: Les Glankler, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Alexandria; Kenny Sayes, permanent ordained ministry of the Catholic Church in the United States. Mary, Mother of Jesus Church, Woodworth; Doug Moreau, St. Mary’s Assumption Church, Cottonport; Lee Moreau, The theme this year was “Christ the Servant: Yesterday, Today and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pineville; Sam Jones, St. Patrick Church, Ferriday. Middle row: Jason Lavergne, St. Francis Xavier Forever.” The 2018 Congress was planned by NADD with support of the Cathedral; Jody Byrd, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral; Ken Primeaux, St. Winifred Chapel, Effie; Reggie Ducote, Sacred USCCB Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations and the Heart Church, Moreauville. Front row: Fidel Andrade, St. Michael the Archangel Church, Leesville; Roger Christopher, Archdiocese of New Orleans. Pictured are: Father Dan O’Connor, Bishop Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Tioga; Chad Thibodeaux, Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches; David Talley, Deacon Richard Mitchell and his wife Nicki, Deacon Gary Alex Mangini, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Not pictured: Marc Barrett, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Alexandria Schupbach and his wife Diane, Deacon Bill Endris and his wife Florence and Mark Guidry, St. Anthony of Padua, Natchitoches and St. Augustine, Isle Brevelle. and Deacon Bill Aldridge and his wife Renee.

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By Maureen Pratt core Christian beliefs and offer age of information overload, and Catholic News Service science-based evidence to support trying to get students’ attention, them. this does.” ANAHEIM, Calif. (CNS) “Kids demand proof,” said the Michael O’Hara, executive -- Jesuit Father Robert J. Spitzer, priest. “The more validated it is, director for Credible Catholic, former president of Gonzaga the more they like it. ‘7 Essential works with teachers, clergy and University, launched a cutting- Modules’ is the inoculation that staff of dioceses and parishes edge catechetical website to we give to students so they can to understand how the unique confront the rising tide of unbelief go through their college years material can work with existing spurred by an increasingly without getting their faith knocked ministries, departments or skeptical, science-saturated out from under them.” catechetical classes. society. A discussion of terminal Developed through Father lucidity, for example, is included Parents benefit from Spitzer’s Magis Center, based in in the module regarding proof of the modules’ content, too. Garden Grove, Credible Catholic the soul. In another, research in “The problem for the parent,” offers 20 downloadable “modules” Near Death Experiences, or NDEs, said O’Hara, “is that their kids that equip Magis Center learners help illuminate the reality of life are growing up in a world unlike with evidence-based arguments after death. And an explanation anything that they grew up in. for core Christian beliefs. The CREDIBLE CATHOLIC OFFERS MODULAR RESOURCES FOR of the physical properties of light They don’t have a counter to the catechetical website is www. CATECHISM. Catechetical website www.crediblecatholic.org, offers catechists and heat transference is used to arguments. The modules help CredibleCatholic.com. easy to use modules that correspond with sections of The Catechism of the explain how the image on the the parent cope, and help them “The Credible Catholic Catholic Church. Shroud of Turin could not have feel confident to counter the modules correspond to been humanly possible at the time arguments.” fundamental apologetics in light it was made. In November 2017, Father of modern scientific methods,” Based on Father Spitzer’s “science has proven God does Anne Steinemann, professor Spitzer and his team from Magis said Father Spitzer, author and books and other work in not exist,” “humans are just a of civil and environmental Center debuted “7 Essential co-host of the Eternal Word apologetics, modules include bunch of conglomerated atoms engineering at the University of Modules” at an event attended by Television Network program, contributions from astrophysicists, and molecules,” “suffering proves Melbourne, Australia, an early U.S. Cardinal William J. Levada, “Father Spitzer’s Universe.” historians, theologians, physicists, God does not exist,” and Jesus supporter of Credible Catholic, retired head of the Vatican’s Each module is available and other experts. Each module was “a very special person but he has seen the positive impact doctrinal congregation, and 34 in animated PowerPoint or aligns with specific sections of certainly was not divine.” Credible Catholic has on students. other U.S. Catholic bishops. document format in three levels of The Catechism of the Catholic Older Catholics can find “Science can explain ‘what,’” In June of this year, the priest complexity, from highly detailed Church, so it can easily be used to these arguments challenging, Steinemann told CNS, “but it presented the modules to 75 to a “Cliff Notes” version, with a supplement sacrament preparation but particularly vulnerable, cannot answer the question, archbishops and bishops during separate teaching. or for individual study. Father Spitzer said, are many ‘Why?’ Credible Catholic is the spring assembly of the U.S. Interactive resources on the Father Spitzer’s foray into young people whose faith is effective, easy and exciting. It Conference of Catholic Bishops in website include a robust search a multidisciplinary catechetical tremendously shaken or dissipates answers, head on, the typical Florida. He now has 80 dioceses engine for navigation to key website sprung from his growing when confronted with the stresses objections to the Catholic faith.” lined up to use the modules in their words or phrases, and a “contact concern that religious affiliation of academic and peer pressures. religious education or sacrament us” click-through to enable direct is declining, due in large part, The Credible Catholic’s The modules’ format preparation programs, or as contact with Credible Catholic he believes, to the influence, “7 Essential Modules,” the also helps facilitate learning. independent study add-ons. staff. The modules, downloadable particularly on youth, of “secular first modules developed by “Students,” said Steinemann, Father Spitzer also plans files and all supporting resources, myths that misstate and/or Father Spitzer, give students “can view the presentations on to continue adding modules, including Magis Center staff misrepresent the facts.” and catechists tools to meet the their own time, on their own eventually covering all of the support, are free. These myths include challenges of skeptics. They cover device, in their own way. In the catechism.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR CHURCH, ALEXANDRIA, June 11-15. The theme was “Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus.” Over 300 kids, teens and volunteers attended!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, ST. FRANCES CABRINI CHURCH (Alexandria). St. Frances Cabrini School teacher, Sister Porimolla Murmu, engages a group of young girls during the “Superhero Saints” Vacation Bible School held at St. Frances Cabrini Church, July 23-27.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CHURCH (Bunkie). St. Anthony of Padua in Bunkie hosted its VBS July 9-13 for kids entering PreK - 4th grade.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH (Pineville). Sacred Heart of Jesus held their Vacation Bible School July 16-20 in the VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS Activities Building for CHURCH (Woodworth). Mary, Mother of Jesus Church hosted ages K-6. This summer’s Vacation Bible School June 18-22 for kids entering Pre-K through theme was “Rolling River 6th grade. They had a lot of fun with the theme, “Rolling River Rampage.” Rampage.” AUGUST 13, 2018 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 13

LEFT: CAMP COVECREST, ST. RITA LIFE TEEN. Teens and adults from Saint Rita Youth Ministry traveled to Tiger, Georgia for Camp Covecrest , July 30-Aug. 4, where they participated in retreat and summer camp activities.

THE ST. MARY’S TIGER LINE ATTENDED UDA DANCE CAMP JUNE 4-7 IN RUSTON. The Lady Tigers had a great time, learned a lot and brought home several awards including: Sweepstakes Winners as a Team; 2nd place Home Routine; Drill Down 2nd place winner ; All Americans: Captain , Co-Captain , Lieutenant , The Tiger Line was invited to VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, HOLY GHOST CHURCH (Marksville) AND ST. RICHARD’S CHAPEL compete at The 2019 National Dance Team Championship that will be held at Walt Disney (Hickory Hill). Holy Ghost Church and St. Richards Chapel recently held its annual Vacation Bible School World Resort in Orlando Florida in February. on July 11-13, 2018. Twenty (20) children from the church and community, ages 5-13, attended and had an awesome experience! The theme this year was taken from Ephesians 6:11-18. “Put on the Whole Armor of God.” Everyone enjoyed the songs, arts and crafts, and bible readings to help them understand their responsibility as soldiers in God’s Army. Members from the church volunteered as well as the pastor Father Abraham Varghese and seminarian David Keran.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE CHURCH, MANSURA. A one-day VBS was CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTERS ASSOCIATION. Lynn Ray, Campus Ministry held on June 30 at St. Paul in Mansura. The children enjoyed crafts and had fun on two big water slides. Coordinator for LSUA and LC (pictured center with two friends), attended the Catholic At the end of the day they received t-shirts for attending. The theme was “Splash Canyon”. The Ladies Campus Ministers Association (CCMA) Conference in Minneapolis, MN held May 29-June Altar Society and volunteered. 1, 2018. PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018

NEW TEACHER IN-SERVICE HOSTED BY THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE. An in-service was held at St. CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND PASTORS MEET. Sr. Carol Cimino, Joseph Catholic Center for new Catholic school employees prior to the opening of school. Superintendent Thomas retired Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Buffalo, New Roque, Sr., welcomed new teachers, para-professionals and other support personnel and gave an overview of the York, conducted a round table discussion about the roles of the pastor and services and resources available from the Diocese. principal during a luncheon at the St. Rita Holy Family Center. Catholic Schools Office rolls out new curriculum for diocese

Thomas Roque, Sr., down the skills that students across age groups. Superintendent of Catholic Schools should be taught and giving a path This new curriculum for the Diocese of Alexandria, for instruction. The curriculum framework will serve as a living recently announced plans to also includes tutorials for teachers, document, to be updated and transition to a standard Catholic as well as additional instructional modified as necessary, and curriculum for all Catholic schools resources. released through several meetings in the Diocese. The curriculum correlates with all Catholic school principals, Work on the new curriculum to the ACT/Aspire standardized pastors, new teachers, faculty, and began in 2017, when a team test to ensure that students in the staff. of experts in both public and Catholic schools are meeting all A new-teacher in-service was Catholic school education began state requiremetns. However, held August 8 at St. Joseph Catholic developing the curriculum, to be the curriculum developed was Center with Sr. Carol Cimino as used for grades K-12. The team independently designed for our the presenter on “Teaching in a included Tracy Bock - Assistant diocese, allowing and encouraging Catholic Setting.” Following this Principal, Rapides Parish School students to exceed these minimum presentation, principals and pastors System; Denese Carter - Retired standards in English Language met for a round-table discussion Administrator, Rapides Parish Arts, Math, Social Studies, and regarding their roles in schools and School System; Barbara Forest, Science. how they can work together. retired teacher, Rapides Parish A curriculum overview was A back-to-school Mass School System and Courtney provided to principals on July was also also held August 9 at Gistorb - Lead Teacher, Rapides 19. The curriculum is expected St. Frances Cabrini Church to DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE INTRODUCES Parish School System. to be released to teachers in late welcome back all teachers, faculty, NEW CURRICULUM FOR K-12. The Catholic Schools office hosted a “There was previously August or early September, with and staff who work in our diocesan presentation on July 14 at the St. Joseph Catholic Center to introduce the no set curriculum for Catholic representatives from each school Catholic schools. new curriculum which will be implemented this coming school year. Those in schools,” states Roque. This asked to attend a special teacher in- School begins Tuesday, attendence were Diocese of Alexandria Catholic School principals and other new framework is meant to pace service to discuss the curriculum August 14 for all Catholic schools members of their administrative team. a teacher’s instruction, breaking and how it can be implemented in the diocese.

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TEACHER SUMMER INSTITUTE HELD JUNE 11-12 AT HOLY SAVIOR MENARD. A variety of workshops were offerend during this optional teacher THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE FOR THE DIOCESE HOSTED AN in-service. Keynote speaker was John Findlater, former Catholic School INFORMATION SEMINAR at the St. Joseph Catholic Center in Alexandria. principal from the school system in Detroit, MI. The focus of the meeting was “Equitable Services – for Federal Funds designated to Non-Public Schools,” a collaboration between LEA (local education agencies) i.e. parish school boards, federal program directors and administrative teams from non-public schools. Daphne Flentroy, State Ombudsman for the Louisiana Department of Education’s Division of Federal Programs, made the presentation to approximately fifty attendees consisting PRINCIPAL, ST. ANTHONY OF of non-public school personnel from throughout the state of Louisiana as well PADUA SCHOOL, BUNKIE. Aimee as representatives from area school boards. Hays joins St. Anthony of Padua School as principal. Aimee is from Plaucheville. Previously, she was an Early Interventionist with the Avoyelles Parish School Board.

CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS LEADERSHIP RETREAT, May, 2018. The 2-day retreat at Cypress Bend Resort in Many offered teambuilding and leadership sessions.

BRUMFIELD vs DODD POLICY. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the following statement is published: DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA NON-DISCRIMINATORY SCHOOL POLICY August, 2018 ST. MARY’S SCHOOL (NATCHITOCHES) CLEAN UP DAY. On Saturday, ASST. PRINCIPAL, OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL, The Diocese of Alexandria School System re-affirms its non-discrimi- July 28, St. Mary’s held a work day. Several parents and students came out to ALEXANDRIA. Jessica Lemoine natory policy on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin help work and clean up around the school. The awnings were repaired and the joins the staff at OLPS School. in its educational programs, activities and employment policies in poles painted; windows, gutters, and sidewalks were cleaned and branches Previously, Jessica was guidance accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of were hauled away; exercise equipment was assembled in the weight room. counselor at Holy Savior Menard the 1972 Educational Amendments and Sections 4.03(a) and 4.03 (c) St. Mary’s thanks those who came out to help. (To see more pictures go to Central High School. Revenue Procedure 75-50. www.diocesealex.org.) All students, faculty members and staff, without exception, are admitted to all rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made avail- able at the schools which do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its employment policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.

• Sacred Heart School, Moreauville • St. Anthony of Padua School, Bunkie • St. Joseph Elementary and High, Plaucheville • St. Mary Assumption School, Cottonport • St. Mary’s Elementary and High, Natchitoches • Holy Savior Menard Central High, Alexandria • Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria • St. Frances Cabrini School, Alexandria

Most Rev. David P. Talley Bishop of Alexandria PAGE 16 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018 A spiritual pilgrimage: what is it all about? Is this type of journey something you’d like to know more about? Read these testimonies to find out...

day, May 29, 1982, Saint Pope Wikipedia says: “A John Paul II knelt and prayed pilgrimage is a journey or search at that same spot asking for the of moral or spiritual significance. intercession of Saint Thomas Typically, it is a journey to Becket. a shrine or other location of When asked how his trip importance to a person’s beliefs influenced his faith he replied: and faith, although sometimes it “Yes, I think the pilgrimage made can be a metaphorical journey ...” a great difference in my faith. It There are many opportunities really solidified to me, who I am to satisfy one’s spiritual as a person. My family and my wanderlust. A pilgrimage always faith come from these countries seems available through various and the Catholicism as it was group travel trips offered by practiced there at that time and different entities within, as well as seeing my faith and family roots outside, the diocese. Going with a helps me know who I am in a group offers some advantages: the more profound way.” planning is already done! Many Another seminarian of the times there will be someone who diocese, John Upton, travelled serves as a spiritual leader for the alone to Europe this past June. trip such as a priest or deacon. “I chose to go on my Once at your destinations, pilgrimage alone. This particular knowledgeable guides will pilgrimage is not as famous as highlight the significance of sites. SEMINARIAN, THOMAS KENNEDY, MAKES PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND, SCOTLAND AND ENGLAND in May. others (such as the Camino in Group travel takes some of the Left: Thomas Kennedy and seminarian, Adam Shimek, from Victoria, Texas, at the site of the Tyburn Tree Gallows Spain), and I only met four other stress of planning away so you where hundreds of Catholics were martyred during the Protestant Reformation in London. Right: The Shrine Tomb of pilgrims on my entire trip. This can focus on the spiritual aspect Saint Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey, London, England. Thomas Kennedy’s summer assignment was at led to quite a bit of solitude. of the trip. Some of these group St. Edward the Confessor Church in Tallulah, LA. “I truly cherish the tours are listed at the end of this opportunity for solitude for a article. couple of reasons. The first, and But for some, group travel different for it’s over religious in Canterbury Cathedral. not planned, was there on the probably most obvious reason, is is not their personal choice and themes, it’s historicity, it’s “For me, this was a anniversary of Bishop Kennedy’s so that I could open my ears to therefore go on their own, such hikers and it’s destination(s). significant spiritual journey in death. the Lord and spend ample time as Father Ryan Humphries, pastor Religiously speaking, basically which I brought many prayer Another moment of grace in prayer and meditation. The of St. Edward the Confessor all of Northern Spain is Catholic intentions, including those for which he said was unplanned solitude also allowed me to truly Church in Tallulah, who has and every little village has an family, friends, our diocese, and happened when kneeling to cherish the human interactions just embarked on a three-month historic Church with strong ties my summer assignment at Saint pray vespers on the site of the that I experienced. It reminded personal spiritual pilgrimage to to some specific and unique saint Edward’s in Tallulah. It was martyrdom of Saint Thomas me not to take my relationships at Europe. The main feature of his or event in Church history. There also significant for me because Becket, they saw a sign that home, which are truly gifts from trip will be to hike the Camino de are hundreds of buildings along the last time I was in England indicated that on that very God, for granted. Santiago that traverses the length the Camino dating to the 13th and I was an Episcopalian, so to of Spain. The Camino de Santiago 14th centuries.” be there now as a Catholic is a is also known as “the Way” and is Diocese of Alexandria special opportunity. It was also a popular route for pilgrims. seminarian, Thomas Kennedy, a genealogical journey for me, as Before leaving, Fr. Ryan said spent a few weeks this past many of my ancestors are from his day-to-day life as a pastor is May on a pilgrimage to Ireland, these three countries.” relatively predictable and stable Scotland and England where he One of the spiritual but that in the last few years, was able to visit Saint Andrews, highlights of his pilgrimage was he has noticed a clear change in Durham Cathedral and the relics the opportunity to pray Morning the world and in the Church and of Saint Bede and Saint Cuthbert, Prayers in the chapel in Scotland that change means that priests and the site of the martyrdom of where his ancestor, Bishop James move around more. It means that his patron, Saint Thomas Becket, Kennedy is buried and though, priests are less stable and have to be more ready to adjust rapidly to changing situations. His hope is to build up his capacity for the unexpected. He believes he will be in a near-constant state of instability, staying in a different village every night and meeting new people every day. “There’s a lot to be said for the value of hiking in itself,” Fr. Ryan says. “A journey is a journey, after all. The Camino is AUGUST 13, 2018 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 17

“Probably the biggest take away from my pilgrimage, as a whole, was the realization that Opportunities for group our entire lives should be viewed as a pilgrimage. We should live for God in everything that we travel pilgrimages to do during our short time here on earth. Our entire lives should be viewed as a journey that is several destinations undergone completely for the sake of our devotion to Christ. Pilgrimage to Ireland Journey to Holy Land “My trip was in many ways a metaphor for life. Things October 1-10, 2018 Jan. 28-Feb. 6, 2019 didn’t always go as planned. I Heart of Ireland! Take a Join Magnificat Travel was uncomfortable at times. I spiritual adventure through our and Father Martin Laird for a got lost on several occasions. Catholic heritage in the Emerald pilgrimage to the Holy Land Jan. However, God always provided Isle. October 1-10, 2018 with 28-Feb. 6, 2019. See the Mount in unexpected ways. I truly felt Fr. Kenneth Michiels. To of the Beatitudes, Nazareth, like I was often walking by faith receive an information packet Gethsemane, Via Dolorosa, and not by sight. One memorable with application please contact Holy Sepulcher, Dead Sea example of this would be when St. Michael the Archangel in Scrolls, and so much more. For I walked into the small town of Leesville: 337-239-2656. more information, call 337-291- Piedeluco. I was looking for the 1933 or email info@holytravels. pilgrim’s hostel in town, but I Pilgrimage to Holy org or visit the website at www. did not know where to go and the Land Nov. 5-15, 2018 holytravels.org. hostel was not answering their phone. Not knowing where I’d ALMOST FULL! The Pilgrimage to Italy Equestrian Order of The Holy stay that night, I decided to seek February 18-29, 2019 out the Church in town. Above Sepulchre of Jerusalem is the church, I noticed a statue of offering a pilgrimage to the Holy Join Rev. Charles Ray for the Blessed Virgin, so I walked Land from November 5-15, a pilgrimage to Italy from Feb. towards it, fully confident that FATHER RYAN HUMPHRIES SHARED THIS PHOTO of Bishop’s Chapel 2018. 18-29, 2019. Trip includes air my heavenly mother would take in the Diocese of Reykjavik, Iceland taken on Aug. 4 this past weekend. He For more information transportation from Alexandria, care of me (even if not on my concelebrated Mass with several other priests and a seminarian from that contact Roz or Pierre Allemond La. to Rome; 9 nights hotel; terms). As soon as I reached the diocese. at 318-452-6443 or email 2 meals a day; private motor statue, a priest from Romania [email protected], coach; private Mass daily. For appeared out of a building nearby or go to sleohs.com, and at the more information contact Mary and seeing that I was a pilgrim, faith, perhaps a pilgrimage is ultimately it would no doubt be a news/events dropdown and click Wilmore, 318-451-3206 or asked if I needed a place to stay.” the answer. Length of time, trip of a lifetime and the spiritual pilgrimages. Elizabeth Metoyer, 318-379- So, for those seeking to destinations and especially benefits will extend far beyond 2521. enrich and strengthen their cost are things to consider but the end of the journey.

THE WAY OF ST. FRANCIS BETWEEN FLORENCE AND ROME, ITALY. This route passes through many holy sites, including cathedrals, basilicas, convents, and monasteries. It also brings the pilgrim to many beautiful forests, mountains, and landscapes that St. Francis of Assisi traveled through during his lifetime. Seminarian, John Upton, hiked over 100 miles (mostly between Assisi and Rieti). He pauses for a selfie outside the Cathedral in Spoleto, Italy. PAGE 18 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 13, 2018 Holy Cross Parish kicks off new youth ministry program

Holy Cross Catholic ministry nights: Catechetical, The parish youth group Church in Natchitoches is proud Issue, and Social. plans to meet on Sundays after 5 to continue the Life Teen youth Holy Cross Life Teen has p.m Mass, from 6 -8 p.m. They ministry program it started last been very blessed, says Youth will kick off the new academic year. Minister Dustin Dauzat. year on August 26, with their Life Teen is a Eucharist- “We started the Life Teen social night, take a break on centered movement within the program in our parish at this Labor Day, then begin meeting Catholic Church that leads time last year, at which point the again for their High School teenagers and their families Natchitoches area did not have Retreat, “Search.” The retreat into a deeper relationship with a Catholic Youth group. I had will take place at Maryhill Jesus Christ and His Church. attended Steubenville South as a Renewal Center in Pineville on With the Blessed Virgin Mary volunteer in June last year, and Sept. 8-9, 2018, and is open to as intercessor, Life Teen seeks felt that God was calling for a all high school youth in the area. to unleash the fullness of the youth group in our area.” For more information on sacramental power present Upon returning, Dauzat met the retreat or the new Life Teen within the young church. with Fr. Marc Noel, pastor of the program at Holy Cross parish, Holy Cross will kick off parish, and with Father Marc’s please contact Dustin Dauzat this year’s Life Teen program support, the program took shape. at 318-332-6367 or dustin. on August 26, with their social Several volunteers offered to [email protected]. LEFT: CAMP COVECREST, HOLY CROSS LIFE TEEN. Thirteen from Holy night, “Illuminate!,” and will be a part of the parish’s youth More information can also Cross Youth Ministry traveled to Tiger, Georgia for Camp Covecrest on July continue the year using the ministry team, and 45 youth be found at www.nsucatholic. 30-Aug. 4, where they participated in retreat and summer camp activities. Life Teen formula of choosing from the area attended the org or on social media @ Covecest is one of five summer camp locations where teens and adults gather from one of three basic youth parish’s first kick-off event. holycrosslt. for weeks of adoration, community, teaching, and service.

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Several parishes in the Pius X Parish in Lafayette, LA. She joins the parish staff with diocese have welcomed new youth Our Lady of Prompt Succor 15 years of combined experience ministers to their staff, including in Alexandria welcomes two as a teacher, tutor, coach, and St. Rita and Our Lady of Prompt new staff members to their their MAC Team assistant at Holy Succor, both in Alexandria. ministry team, including Ms. Savior Menard Central High Mr. Chris Auzenne officially Jessica Sanders and Ms. Felicia School, and has served as an active joined St. Rita’s on Aug. 1, and Schneider. member of OLPS Youth Ministry is now responsible for Junior and Jessica joins Our Lady program for the last six years. Senior High Youth Ministry. Chris of Prompt Succor Church Felicia will plan and is a native of St. Rita Church, and with twenty years of ministry implement the Life Teen is currently enrolled at Louisiana experience, and will serve curricuum for the parish’s Senior Tech University, from which he concurrently as the Campus High students in grades 9 - 12, will graduate in 2019. Chris is Minister and MAC Team meeting on Sundays in the Divine known to the youth of the parish, Coordinator of Holy Savior Providence Center Youth Room, after having worked with them Menard Central High School. as well as trips to Life Teen at past Steubenville conferences She will plan and implement the Covecrest, Steubenville South, and Covecrest retreats. He can be Life Teen EDGE curriculum for Catholic Heart Work Camp, and KING OF HEAVEN AND EARTH reached at (318) 445-7120. 7th and 8th graders, meeting on other Diocesan youth events. I praise you O Lord from your birth Chris takes over this ministry Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:30 Beginning this fall, the Our Lady opportunity from Mr. James p.m. in the Divine Providence of Prompt Succor Youth Ministry You are the king of heaven and earth Opdenhoff, who left St. Rita’s at Center Youth Room. will focus on the hope we have the end of July. After serving the Felicia Schneider will in Jesus Christ that he won You came down from heaven to help us all, parish for 14 years through youth serve as the new Director of for us through High death and and music ministry, James was Youth Ministry (Junior and Resurrection. Both Jessica and Because we have sinned, on account of the fall. offered an incredible opportunity Senior High), and Confirmation Felicia can be reached at (318) to serve as Youth Director of St. Coordinator for OLPS. 445-3693. Through your goodness you gave us new life,

To handle problems that would cause us strife. Have parish youth ministry Louis Lowrey, M.A. Because of your mercy and love of the cross, Another chance was given to all who were lost. news Licensed Professional Counselor to share? We all have to confess and say from the heart, Email: Offices located at 207 Church Street, Natchitoches Forgive us Lord, and “thanks” for a new start. (318) 332-8422 • [email protected] cari.terracina@ Mail: 109 Royal Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 diocesealex.org. AUGUST 13, 2018 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 19 Blaze bible study program for girls

Are you ready to see the enough to be used in a variety of offer a Bible Study to help fill its expansion to other locations hearts of your daughters and settings: in school or after school, this need in her own community. in earnest. For more information on granddaughters set on fire with as part of a youth parish program, Finally, in the fall of 2008, Today, over 250 parishes are the Walking With Purpose love for Christ? in a small group setting at home, the program was given the name involved in the Walking With organization, and their Walking with Purpose is a or one-on-one with a single Walking With Purpose and Purpose program in the United keystone Bible Study for Catholic ministry that transforms girl. Two years of curriculum, became a fully independent non- States, and the organization has adult women, Opening Your the hearts and lives of women a kit full of take-home gifts and profit organization with 501 c (3) helped thousands of women Heart, please visit by providing Bible studies that icebreakers, a mother/daughter status, and a Board of Directors. deepen their relationship with www.walkingwithpurpose.com. enable women to know Christ devotional, retreat guides, Bible At this point, the ministry began Jesus Christ. through Scripture and the studies, and prayer journals teachings of the Roman Catholic provide everything needed to Church. Offering personal study engage with middle school girls and small group discussion to as they navigate truth and lies in women of all ages, Walking their everyday life. With Purpose links everyday Individual study options challenges and struggles with include Between You and Me, the solutions given through a 40-day conversation guide the teachings of Christ and the for mothers and dauthers to Catholic Church. read together, comparing a Walking with Purpose lie of our secular culture with meets women where they are – the truth found in Scripture; regardless of age – giving them Discovering My Purpose, a six- practical Biblical teaching that is lesson Bible Study completed consistent with Church doctrine one time per week aiming to and using the Catechism of the open girls’ eyes to their unique Catholic Church as an additional purpose, gifts, and God’s love; resource. Caring about women at and the Blaze Prayer Journal every stage of their development, featuring Bible verses and the the ministry has introduced acronym, “ACTS: Adoration, offerings for Young Adults, and Confessions, Thanksgiving, and most recently, Middle School Supplication,” with space to girls. record prayers after Scripture In September 2018, Walking reading and reflection. With Purpose will introduce Walking with Purpose was Blaze, its new ministry for founded by Lisa Brenninkmeyer middle-school girls, offering in Annapolis, in 2002. resources to help reach the hearts A convert to Catholicism herself, of these pre-teens with the love Lisa noticed a lack of fresh, of Christ and the truths of our relevant Catholic Bible Studies Catholic faith. The selection to attract and meet the needs of of Blaze offerings is versatile young mothers, and decided to

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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL (ALEXANDRIA), Left: Four children made their First Communion at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on May 6, 2018. are pictured with Father James Ferguson, . Right: On July 22. made his First Holy Communion with Father James Ferguson. Order of Discalced Carmelites View more photos at Above: On May 12, Becky Healy www.diocesealex.org made her “definitive promise.” Pictured are Fr. Abraham Palakkattuchira, Deacon Bill KNIGHTS DONATE TO BOYS Travis, Becky Healy, Fr. Adam AND GIRLS CLUB The Knights of Travis, Fr. Jim Moran (Diocese of Columbus of Natchitoches presented Shreveport). a donation to board members of the Left: Spring of 2018, Sharon Boys and Girls Club thanks to the Burgoyne is clothed (receives) in loyal supporters of their weekly charity her Carmelite Scapular. Pictured bingo. Pictured are some of the 110 are Fr. Adam Travis, Sharon children who attended the club’s Burgoyne, Deacon Bill Travis. summer program.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION WAS CELEBRATED AT OUR LADY OF SORROWS CHURCH (Moreauville) on May 13. Pictured from left to right: Jaylen Gilbert, Father Jose Pallipurath, Khylee Joshua, and Kimora Hill.

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On June 28, St. Mary’s on St. Mary’s campus and David Talley; Ben St. Romain, Residential Training School transition more than 120 residents Red River Bank; Deacon Darrell hosted a ground-breaking from a congregant living Dubroc, St. Mary’s Director of ceremony for 15 new group environment to a true home of Capital and Strategic Initiatives. homes to support the needs of their own. 2914 N. Bolton Ave. • Alexandria, LA individuals with developmental Pictured from left to right disabilities. are: Mark Loya, Federal Home Quiz Answer: The $9.5 million-dollar Loan Bank; Christi Guillot, St. (D) Pope Francis ??? 442-2325 project will eliminate dormitories Mary’s Administrator; Bishop AUGUST 13, 2018 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 21

QUIZ: Who Said the Following? “Education cannot be neutral. It is either positive or negative; either it enriches or impoverishes; either it enables a person to grow or it lessens, even corrupts him. The mission of schools is to develop a sense of truth, of what is good and beautiful. And this occurs through a rich path made up of many ingredients. This is why there are so many subjects - because development is the result of different elements that act together and stimulate intelligence, knowledge, the emotions, the body, and so on.

If something is true, it is good and beautiful; if it is beautiful; it is good and true; if it is good, it is true and it is beautiful. And together, these elements enable us to grow and help us to love life, even when we are not well, even in the midst of many problems. True education enables us to love life and opens us to the fullness of life.” Was it.... SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY LEADERSHIP TEAM attended Mass in the chapel at St. Joseph Catholic Center, in Alexandria on July 18. The Sisters of the Holy Family elect their leadership team every four years. New leaders are A. St. Francis Xavier ??? pictured left to right with Deacon Richard Mitchell and Bishop David Talley: Sr. Jean Martinez, Fifth Counsellor; Sr. B. St. Luke the Evangelist Leona Bruner, Congregational Leader; Sr. Alicia Costa, Third Counsellor and Treasurer; Sr. Rosalind Barbeneaux, Sixth Counsellor; Sr. Richard Francis Daigle, First Assistant; Sr. Judith Therese Barial, Fourth Counsellor; Sr. Theresa C. Pope Saint John Paul II Sue Joseph, Secretary; Sr. Geneva James, Second Counsellor. The Sisters of the Holy Family Convent is located in D. Pope Francis Answer on page 20 New Orleans on Chef Menteur Hwy. Support SSVM’s New Monastic House of Formation

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Church Fair, Evergreen – Sept. 8-9 DIOCESAN Church of the Little Flower will hold their annual fair on Sept 8 and 9. Festivities kick off after the 4:30 p.m. BRIEFS Mass. Bingo, children’s games, sweet shop, country store, hamburgers, jambalaya & Cokes are on Saturday night’s agenda. Sunday, bingo continues all day. Sunday dinner consists of roast beef with all the trimmings for $8.00 Bishops Golf Tournament – Oct. 8 a plate. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Join us for the annual Bishop’s Golf Tournament, Also have a cash raffle: 1st and 2nd prize, $200; 3rd, 4th, Monday, Oct. 8 at Oakwing Golf Course, Alexandria. 5th, 6th is $100 each, and a second raffle with 1st place, a The 4-person scramble format includes green fees, bed swing and 2nd place, a wooden plant stand. cart, mulligans, range balls, refreshments and dinner following the tournament. Lunch will be served at 11:00 Ladies Day Retreat – Sept. 15 a.m., tee off time is 12 noon. Team sponsorship cost is KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #1357 (Natchitoches) $540. Sponsorships still available and begin at $100. For All ladies are invited to attend the “Ladies Day made a donation of $1,000 to Holy Cross Life Teen. Dustin information, please contact Sandi Tarver at starver@ Retreat” sponsored by the Catholic Daughters #1459 and Dauzat, director of youth ministry at Holy Cross Church (on the diocesealex.org or 318-445-6424 ext. 209. Women of Grace. The retreat will be held at St. Rita Holy right) said the donation helped cover their expenses at youth Family Center and begins at 9:00 a.m. and closing with camp “Covecrest “ in Tiger, GA recently. 4:00 p.m. Mass. The retreat’s reflection will be “The Greatest Commandments” with keynote speaker, Father Derek Ducote, parochial vicar at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church along with special guest, Sister Judith Gomila, MSC. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with a light breakfast. Lunch and snacks will be provided. There is no charge for this retreat but reservations are required. Deadline to register is Sept. 12. Call (318) 445-7120 or Mrs. Ona Wilson at (318) 640-2159 or (318) 880-5245 or Mrs. Desi Martin (318) 277-5015.

Grillin & Chillin – Sept. 16 The Cenla Homeless Coalition’s Virginia Soprano THE CHRISTIAN MOTHERS ORGANIZATION AT ST. Resource Center is currently serving some 20 to 30 AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH, ISLE BREVELLE clients daily, many more than ever expected. While not a celebrated their 95th Anniversary on Saturday, May 12. The KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #1134. John Morovich presents shelter, the Resource Center provides clients with access agenda for the day included their annual meeting, installation of Bishop David Talley and Diaconate director, Deacon Richard to personal hygiene, laundry services, and internet access. new members and a reception. Mitchell, with a donation for the Diaconate program. The 3rd A fundraiser is being held at Spirits on Sept. 16 from Degree Knights of Columbus Bishop Charles Greco Council 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tickets, limited to 200, are available for 1134 of St. Rita Church collected donations during their monthly $50 per person and include gourmet burgers and Silent breakfast on June 24. Auction. Silent Auction donations are being accepted now. Sponsorships are also available. Contact Kendra Gauthier at 318-443-0500 or [email protected] for more information.

Annual Pro-Life Chain – Oct. 7 Join pro-life citizens in Alexandria in this peaceful public witness against abortion. We will gather under the Riverfront Center next to the Jackson Street Bridge from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We will be joined during the event by a volunteer musician who will keep us focused with his SACRED HEART OF JESUS (Pineville) SELF DEFENSE/SELF music. Bring your whole family and some clean aluminum AWARENESS MINISTRY that was held last night. This is the LIFE IN THE SPIRIT based on Acts, Chapter 2 was held on cans as a donation for the Cenla Pregnancy Center. For 4th year that Sacred Heart has provided this service to educate July 21 at the St. Joseph Catholic Center in Alexandria. It was more information contact Donna Domzalski, (318) 445- people about how to be more aware of their surroundings and attended by 60 people from throughout the Diocese. Shown is 7525. what to do or not do in a threatening situation. Mike Lofton, one of the speakers.

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