Giovanni Bellini (1435-1516), Transfiguration of Christ, Tempera on panel, 1455

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Dearest Parishioners and Friends,* Saturday Anticipated Mass 4 pm The 2nd Sunday of Lent occurs this weekend. Sunday Each year on this weekend the Third Reading at Mass is 8:30 am & 10:30 am taken from one of the Gospel accounts of the Transfigu- Weekdays (Monday-Friday) ration of the Lord. This year, it’s from Luke, chapter 9, 12:05 pm verses 28 to 36. Holy Days As announced The Transfiguration is one of my most favorite Gospel scenes. Perhaps part of that is because the traditional site of that wondrous event is one of my favorite places: Mount Tabor, in Saturday 3 to 3:45 pm Galilee. I’ve always found it to be one of the most beautiful venues in the Weekdays (M-F) 11:15 am in Lent Holy Land. A magnificent garden set amid the ruins of a medieval Bene- Always on request dictine monastery sits in front of a beautiful “two-level” church, built in

the 1920s, on the top of a lush mountain; the views of Galilee from the mountaintop are spectacular. Like most of the sacred places in Israel the Contact Us site today is in the care of the Franciscan religious order. But the Bible’s text is far more important than a place, for wherever 412 North Street we are we can be inspired by God’s Word, and often in new ways. This Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5496 year has given me a new insight or two, and so I thought I’d share them with you, because some of them seem to apply particularly well for us in Monday-Thursday Lent: 7:30 am to 12 noon & 1 to 4:30 pm Friday 8 am to 12 noon The main point is the great similarity between the scene of the Trans- figuration and the later scene of the Agony in the Garden (Lk 22:39-46). Note the following similar elements: in both episodes Jesus goes up a 225-387-5928 mountain to pray. Both times He takes with Him three disciples, Peter, James and John. On both occasions, Jesus’ appearance is transformed: He

is glorious at the Transfiguration, but atrocious in the Garden of Geth- 225-387-5929 semane (perspiring blood in verse 44!). In both scenes heavenly figures appear to comfort him: Moses and Elijah on Mount Tabor and an angel Personnel and Staff on the Mount of Olives. But that’s not all. Both at the Transfiguration and during the Agony in the Garden, the disciples who came along with Jesus fall asleep. Once they Most Rev. Michael G. Duca, J.C.L., D.D. awaken, they seem not to understand the true meaning of the event. @diobr.org Jesus tries to teach them. At the end of both episodes, Jesus is reunited with His disciples. Very Rev. Paul D. Counce, J.C.L. Those kinds of similarities between one glorious scene and one horrible [email protected] one cannot be accidental. It seems clear that St. Luke intended to em- phasize the resemblance between these two episodes. Why? Mrs. Lorie W. Weeks I think the answer lies in focusing upon the Lord’s disciples, for they rep- [email protected] resent us. Sometimes we think life is so ordinary; at those times we can become unaware of the presence of God. Plus there are times of chal- lenge and suffering in our lives that tempt us to think God actually has Deacon Gary C. Mooney abandoned us, that He is no longer with us. Yet if we look closely, in good [email protected] times and in bad, really the Lord doesn’t desert us. He is always there. We’re the ones who fail to notice the presence of God. When we notice Mrs. Ann Marie Waller Him, then everything is changed – transfigured – for us. We can find meaning even in sacrifice and suffering, like we do in Lent. And the glory [email protected] of the good times is infused with a sense of God’s reality. Remember, we’re meant to find the Lord both in Lent and at Easter. Mrs. Debbie Orsot We’re to recognize His love for us not just when it’s easy or when we [email protected] want to: His love for us is constant and eternal. We who believe must cultivate a constant awareness of this, to combat our sinful tendencies Mr. Christopher Redden and strengthen our faith. [email protected] Yours in Christ, the Son of God,

(vacant) * Full Disclosure: this article first appeared in the Parish Bulletin of February 23, 2013!

Thursday, March 28, at 12 noon St. Joseph Cathedral Parish Hall Sunday, March 17 Mary T. Heffron DeBrueys Choir Rehearsal – 9 am “Why (Not) Me? ... Thoughts on Losing a Child” Tuesday, March 19 Solemnity of St. Joseph Mary T Heffron deBrueys is a Our annual St. Joseph’s Altar & Free Meal native of Victoria, Texas, whose family will follow the 12 noon Mass moved to Baton Rouge in time for her to attend school here at Country Day, Wednesday, March 20 St. Aloysius, St. Joseph’s Academy, and Choir Rehearsal – 6:25 pm LSU. After earning a bachelor’s degree Friday, March 22 at LSU in Speech Pathology, she at- Stations of the Cross – 11:30 am tended the LSU Medical Center in New Saturday, March 23 Orleans and earned a Master of Com- Parish Bus Trip to Natchez – 7:30 am munication Disorders degree. She married Jim Farmers’ Market – 8 am deBrueys in 1977 and together they raised five child- ren (three girls and two boys), who are now 39 to 27 years old. Jim and Mary T have four grandchildren (one grandson and three granddaughters) who range in age from almost 13 years to 6 months. Mary T is a This weekend, March 16/17, we take Language-Learning Specialist and the founder and up the annual, national Catholic Relief Ser- director of Peer+Plus, LLC, a private practice that eval- vices collection. This collection supports uates language and learning issues and provides ther- organizations that carry out apeutic and home-based tutorial assistance to stu- international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs in- dents of all ages in the Baton Rouge and clude relief and resettlement for victims of persecut- areas. ion, war, and natural disaster; development projects Jim and Mary T lost their eldest son, James, on to improve living conditions for the poor; legal and January 25, 2010. He would have been 23 years old support services for immigrants; peace and reconci- the next month. He and four others were lost at sea liation work for victims of violence; and advocacy on in the Pacific Ocean, when their boat capsized, pre- behalf of the powerless. sumably due to a storm. James was a volunteer for an Please consider prayerfully the needs of others and organization called WorldTeach, teaching English in the way your donations can help in this work. And the Marshall Islands in the village of Bikarej on Arno thank you for your generosity! atoll in the Marshall Islands. He had just graduated from LSU and had been with WorldTeach only a few months when the accident occurred. Mary T has much to share about his loss and the impact this had on her and her family. Please join us this Tuesday, March 19, to celebrate our patronal feast, the Hosted by St. Joseph Cathedral, Women In Spirit is Solemnity of St. Joseph. Following the 12 our Parish’s interfaith gathering of women seeking noon Mass we will host our usual St. spiritual growth and sharing new and affirming Joseph’s Altar and free Lenten Meal for the perspectives on faith in everyday life. Offering a wel- public. We welcome donations of cookies (both Ital- coming haven from the stresses of office or home, ian fig and other types) to be served with the meal on monthly programs include a complimentary lunch this Solemn Feast of our Patron Saint. with time for networking with other women from various ethnic origins, social experiences and If you like to bake and can help us out, you can simply religious affiliations. drop off your cookies at the Parish Hall from 9:30 am to 4 pm on Saturday, March 16, and 9 am to 2 pm on Please let us know if you plan to come by emailing us at Sunday, March 17. If you have any questions, please [email protected] or calling the Parish Office at 225- call the Parish Office at - 225 387-5928 or email us at 387-5928. We need to know how many chairs to put out [email protected]. and how much food to plan for!

Mark your calendars today for The regular offertory collection at the two Masses on Thursday, March 28, at 6:30 pm, as the March 3 totaled $6,491.00 ($6,136.00 from 88 Identi- Cathedral will host an Organ Concert in fied Givers, with another $355.00 given anonymous- Memory of Robbie Giroir, given by a for- ly). Our monthly collection For the Maintenance and mer student of Robbie’s, Christopher Repair of the Cathedral brought in $4,471.00 from 55 Berry. This event is free and open to the Identified Givers. Thank you for your continuous and public, and we encourage you to share generous support of your Cathedral parish! with current and former students of Baton Rouge Please remember that we highly recommend that Magnet High School, parishioners of the Cathedral, and you adopt the “Bill Pay” feature offered by your his former organ students. bank: set up an automatic payment from your check- Christopher Berry was born and raised in Baton Rouge, ing account to us every month. This costs you and is an alumnus of Catholic High School. He started nothing and the Parish gets every penny of your studying the organ at age 13, and during his high school donation. If we would accept credit cards or if you years was an organ student of Robbie Giroir. When a would authorize us to withdraw funds from your senior in high school, Robbie often asked Christopher to account, a percentage of your funds would end up be an assistant organist, which meant playing for the going to the bank! Saturday Vigil Masses and assisting at other large You can also be creative in your giving: first and best, Cathedral events, which included the funeral of Bishop include the Cathedral in your will or in a “living . trust” or foundation! This way you can be generous Christopher considers Robbie’s teaching and mentoring with dedicated monies in a significant way. On a to have been the best foundational pedagogy he could smaller scale, sponsor the floral arrangements for have hoped for, and uses Robbie’s pedagogical prin- weekend and special event Masses, or underwrite ciples as Professor of Organ and College Organist at our sanctuary lamp. Or see if you can help with Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is also costs of things like bread and wine, altar linens, mis- Director of Music and Organist at the Basilica of St. sals and other liturgical books, vestments, incense, Josaphat in Milwaukee. Christopher’s church positions furniture, statuary and icons, sheet music, choir have included the Basilica of the National Shrine of the robes, etc., as well as office supplies. Our Parish Hall Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, and the closet is always in need of paper towels, napkins, Pontifical North American College in Rome. In demand condiments, plasticware and plastic tablecloths, and as a choral conductor, improviser, and organist, he has of course coffee, sugar and creamer! The Nursery played recitals and accompanied choirs throughout needs lots of juice and wipes. As you can see, Europe and North America. Mr. Berry holds the Premier Catholic worship and ministry uses a lot of “stuff,” Prix in Organ from the Conservatoire de Rueil- and your assistance defraying these costs is a big Malmaison (France), and his American degrees in organ help! are from the University of North Texas (B.Mus.) and the Contact Mrs. Lorie Weeks, our Parish’s Director of University of Kansas (M.Mus.). His teachers have Operations, at [email protected] or 225-387- included Jesse Eschbach, James Higdon, François Henri- 5928 if you have any questions, particularly at this Houbart, Marie-Claire Alain and Marie-Madeleine time of year when tax-information is needed! Duruflé. This concert is offered in memory of Robbie, in gratitude for his teaching and friendship, and in con- tinued prayer for the repose of his soul. The program will include musical selections by Olivier Messiaen, J.S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn, César Franck, Jehan Alain, and Marcel Dupré. There will also be one or two congregational hymns, so come prepared to sing! A reception in the Cathedral Parish Hall will follow. Southside Gardens Retirement Community & Assisted Living 4604 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, 225-922-9923 www.southsidegardens.com &

The Cathedral Evening will be held this year on May 4, at and following the Saturday vigil Mass. Please PAST ST. JOSEPH APPRENTICE AWARD RECIPIENTS mark your calendar now and plan to be part of this al- 1996 Evena Fontenot; Morris Parrino ways enjoyable occasion! Also, please consider nominating 1997 Genevieve Floyd; Ed Polozola a parishioner of the Cathedral for one of our special “St. Joseph’s Apprentice” Awards which are given out at this 1998 Herb Landry; Rose Mary Poirrier event. We also welcome suggestions for our “Cathedral 1999 Alex Bourgeois; Rosalie Cangelosi Community Award” which honors a Catholic (not necessari- 2000 Jeanne Baumann; Nora Tilton; Susan & Bryan ly a parishioner) whose impact has benefitted the entire Vincent Baton Rouge community. Below are the names of past hon- orees. Please suggest names whom you think are worthy of 2001 Jan & Ivy Garon; Elmo Rodriguez these awards to the Parish Office as soon as possible. 2002 Paul Brown; Grace Uter My name: ______2003 Wanda Beth & Frank Atkinson; Claire & Fred Bahlinger; Lois Webb I suggest as a St. Joseph’s Apprentice: 2005 Reginald Brown; Vivian Cazayoux; Mary Ellen ______Davros; Ann Felice Fourrier 2006 Carole Fredrickson; Evelyn Heck; Vincent This person deserves this recognition because… Leggio; Mary & George Rettig ______2007 Sister Fides Bourgeois; Sister Carla Candella; ______Paula & Joe Melancon; Nan & John Nowak; Father Frank Uter; Sylvia Winder ______2008 Richard Cointment, Jr.; Tommy Darensbourg; ______Nina Fox; the Bill Koren Family; Father Charlie Landry; Bernadette Purnell ______2009 Anne & James Laville; Sean Molony; Shirley Mundt; Gloria Simmons; Joy & Vic Weston PAST CATHEDRAL COMMUNITY AWARD RECIPIENTS 2010 Randy Arceneaux; Erick Swenson; Jay 2013 Michael Acaldo Thompson; Penny Trepagnier; Father Gerard Young 2014 John Folse 2011 Bobbie Carey; Gwen Hamilton; Joe Lotwick; 2015 Pat Shingleton Mary Stein 2016 Davis Rhorer 2012 Bishop Shelton Fabre; Dot Craig; Andy Plaisance; Harry Theriot; John, Joy & Johnny 2017 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Ballance 2018 Pete Boudreaux 2013 Gery, Vinetta, Denis & Samantha Frie; Tom Oswald; Billy & Karen Rimes; Bill & Ruth Nelson I propose for the Cathedral Community Award: 2014 Mary Furlow; Todd, Hope, Barnabas, Bridget, ______Paige & Ethan Gaudin; Gabe & Judy Jumonville; Robert René I suggest this person(s) for the Cathedral Community Award because… 2015 Don & Janice Aucoin; Goldie Domingue; Heather Kirk-Ballard; Jackie Kreutzer; Jane ______Skerkoske ______2016 Archbishop Alfred Hughes; Chip Landry; Angele Davis Kelley; Marino & Betty Casem ______2017 Charlotte Anthony; Tino & Tere Dalmau; ______Boyd Newman; Charles Salemi ______2018 Irby & Betty Dupont; Dickie Howze; Barry Miles; Michele Nardini; John and Nancy ______Tooraen and family ______

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This Week with Rice Bowl: Encounter Annet Annet’s youngest sister calls her “Mom” – and for good reason. Since their parents’ deaths four years ago, 16-year-old Annet has been caring for her three siblings: Gladys, 6, Irene, 8 and Emmanuel, 10. It hasn’t been easy. Ongoing violence in their home country, South Sudan, forced Annet to take her siblings and flee south to neighboring Uganda. It was a dangerous journey, but Annet kept them safe despite threats from rebel soldiers. For more than two years now, Annet and her siblings have been living in Bidi Bidi, one of the world’s largest refugee settlements. Formed in 2015, Bidi Bidi is home to nearly 300,000 people – many South Sudanese who, like Annet, fled for their lives to Uganda. While Annet is happy to be away from the violence, life in Bidi Bidi is hard – especially for a young woman trying to raise her siblings. That’s why CRS is building houses for families like Annet’s. A place to call home means Annet can rest a little easier at night knowing her family is safe. But that’s not all. CRS is also helping people like Annet learn to farm and is giving them the tools they need to succeed. Annet was given her own plot of land to plant on so she will be able to continue providing for her siblings. For her, that’s the most important thing. While she wants her family to return to South Sudan one day, for now she knows that Bidi Bidi is the safer option. In the meantime, she encourages her siblings to go to school and does all she can to ensure they’ll have a bright future.“ My hope is to raise my siblings,” she says. “And I know I can do it with the help of CRS and my Catholic faith.”

Parents, if your children are enrolled in Are you a junior in high school or older, our Parish School of Religion (PSR), remember that is, an adult seeking to receive the Sacra- the meeting next Sunday, March 24, of all child- ment of Confirmation? If so, we’re beginning pre- ren and parents at 9 am. The session is paration sessions for this very soon. You can get coordinated by Mrs. Olga Johnson, and will be more information and register for this opportunity held as usual in the large Assembly Room of the Parish Hall. by emailing our Pastoral Assistant, Mr. Chris Redden, at And please plan to attend the 10:30 am Mass afterwards: [email protected]. Confirmation is always celebrated religious education and worship necessarily must both here at the Cathedral at our 10:30 am Mass on Pentecost take place! Sunday – this year, that date is June 9!

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Saturday/Sunday, March 23-24, 2019

4 pm 8:30 am 10:30 am Fr. Paul Counce Fr. Paul Counce Fr. Paul Counce Ministers of Holy Communion Tino Dalmau Rick Beben Mary Acosta Ann Felice Fourrier Wayne Hampton Charlotte Anthony Diana LeBlanc Lorie Weeks Margaret Hart Robert René John Tooraen Nancy Tooraen Readers Jan Smith (1) Karen Boyd (1) Michael Jumonville (1) Mary Bennett (2) Erin Fulbright (2) Bryan Vincent (2)

Servers Joey Moffet TBD Jacob Burke Dickie Howze Caitlyn Thompson Connor Thompson

Sacristans Gabe Jumonville Erick Swenson Dickie Howze

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