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Vol. 38, No. 12 St. Louis Catholic graduates largest class in history LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop Glen John totaled $2,759,627 and did not include Loui- Provost was the featured speaker at the 2012 siana TOPS funding, which will not be known commencement ceremonies for 178 gradu- in later in June. ates of St. Louis Catholic High School. This Members of the Class of 2012 were Richard was the largest senior class in the history of Nathaniel Alston, Jared Christopher Amiot, the school, according to administrators. Nekko Chenning Andrepont, Sal Michael In his remarks, Bishop Provost told the Ange, Anne-Claire Babineaux, Olivia Nichole graduates, as well as their parents, friends Babineaux, Camille Alexandra Baca, Kayla and the clergy present, that they should con- Nicole Baca, John Michael Baggett, Juliann sider that present that consider that they have Marie Baggett, Onje’le Brook Bailey, Janie free will and have been given the intelligence Ruth Baird, Allison Marie Bartek, Joshua and spiritual gifts to make good choices in James Benoit, Anthony Joseph Bercier, Pat- life. The Bishop advised seniors to build their rick Joseph Bice, Caleb Lee Billedeaux, house on the sound foundation of the body Madison Clare Blackwell, Anne Marie Bono, of Christ. As graduates move on to the next Shelby Lane Borders, Sam Houston Boyer, Ga- phase of their lives, he asked them to keep in brielle Grace Brame, Kara Rae Breaux, Colin mind that when they build their house, they Joseph Broussard, Ava Elizabeth Brown, and should keep God a part of it, or their labor will Sean Michael Byrd. Ellen Carlisle Carleton, be in vain. Bishop Provost reminded gradu- Brittney ReneÇ Celestine, Ariel Lee Chap- ates that God is always with them, and that man, Annie Catherine Charles, Jodi Simone they should be faithful to the principles they Chatters, Harrison Connor Chinn, Samuel have been taught in their Catholic education. Knapp Chol, Carla Paloma Choucino, Christo- He encouraged them to be wise and think pher Michael Cironi, Emily Anne Clark, Mar- twice before they act, considering the conse- lon Joseph Collins II, Nicholas Austin Com- quences of their actions. bre, Aaron O’Neil Conrad, MaryKate Francis Valedictorian Victoria Knollmeyer noted Core, Christopher Paul Darbonne, Brett Aus- in her talk that the class had grown together tin Derouen, Amber Elizabeth Doiron, Chloe’ from their first moments as freshmen four Ellen Dore’, Douglas Ryan Dousay, Benjamin years ago and that the Class of 2012 had Lee Drouilhet, and Garrett Michael Dufrene. Caryn Meschwitz, left, and Timothy Montet, right, are shown with their St. Louis “grown to greatness” and thanked her class- Also, Matthew Connor East, Scarlett Merle Awards along side Bishop Glen John Provost, who presented the awards, and Rev- mates for “growing with me to be the best East, Robert Allen Ehlers, Kelsey Austin El- class we could be.” lender, Shaquesha Britney Evans, Harrison erend Marcus Johnson, Rector of the school, at the 2012 Commencement Exercises. Jonathan Vogel pointed out that the Class David Flynt, Kelli Aline Fontenot, Matthew of 2012 was “either going to be the class of the Alphonse Fontenot, Tiffany Nicole Fontenot, LeBleu, Lance Paul LeBleu, Caitlyn Janae yce Roach, Rachel Joy Robinson, Desir- end of the world or the class to begin a new Jace Ray Foret, Martin Daniel France, An- Lewis, Mercedes Jane Lewis, Ryan Taylor aye Nicole Rosamore, Jordan Christopher cycle – a cycle of new life and begin again to thony Markell Frank, Catherine Claire Fruge, Logan, William Harrison Lorio, and Sarah Saltzman, Adelaide Alice Saucier, Barrett make order out of chaos.” This was in refer- Taylor Andrew Gagneaux, Matthew James Wakeley Lungaro. Collin Savoie, Ryan Louis Savoie, Alden ence to the purported end of the world proc- Gallier, Kelsey Deanna Gaspard, Andrew Also, Logan Paul Maes, Austin Gabriel Ann Schindler, Donald Paul Shetler, Lance lamations made through interpretations of John Gayle, Lindsey MaChelle Gobert, Daniel Mallett, Holden Paul Marceaux, Tanner Al- Michael Shuff, Brianca Fruge’ Sims, Caro- the Mayan calendar. Alonso Godoy-Martinez, Anna Kay Grantham, len Martin, Anna Grace Matz, Margaret Elise line Elaine Solari, Grace Elizabeth Solari, Bishop Provost and Father Marcus John- Logan Joseph Guidry, and Joyce Catherine Matz, London Kelsey Maust, Anna Beth McCo- Mia Louise Sperandeo, Catherine Elizabeth son, the rector of St. Louis, presented the St. Guillory nnaughhay, Katelyn Marie McCoy, Alexandra St. Romain, Jaden Arielle Sterling, Savan- Louis Awards to Timothy Montet and Caryn Also, Luke Michael Habetz, Hannah Lyn- Elizabeth McNeely, Caryn Emily Meschwitz, nah Marie Stevens, Hunter Drake Stidham, Meschwitz. The St. Louis Award goes to a nae Harless, Austin Louis Hebert, Catelyn Elizabeth Mae Miller, Remy Daniel Miller, Christopher Glenn Stout, Anthony Joseph male and female senior student voted as the Racquel Henry, Daniel Patrick Henry, Hunter III, Lauren Elizabeth Montelaro, Timothy Syon, Leon Charles Theriot, Amelia Claire outstanding Christian student at the school by Allen Hodgkins, Maximilian Huber, Jacob Scott Montet, Joshua Graham Nickel, Alexis Thibodeaux, Hunter Gage Thibodeaux, Cole their peers and approved by members of the Matthew Hughes, Jacob Ryan Hughes, Haley Lashawn Nixon, Madison Olivia Nixon, Da- faculty. Marie Hutchins, Jacob Mark Ieyoub, Shaun vid Kurt Odenheimer, John Patrick O`Dowd, Michael Thomas, Mary Margaret Thompson, The awards, made possible the Lake Michael Ieyoub, Dallas Dayle Jagneaux, Mat- Hannah Alexis Oertling, Kirby Alexander Lex Alan Townsley, Thomas Douglas Towns- Charles Serra Club, are presented to students thew Payne Jester, William Craig Jones, Ben- Oertling, Chaz Michael Oubre, Alexander ley, Truc-Linh Tran Truong, Margaret Julia who have shown the following characteris- jamin Joseph Kaspar, Victoria Rose Knoll- Bonham Owen, Jordan Chance Palmer, Nina Tuminello, Joseph MichaelVanchiere, Kailey tics: Love of God and Neighbor, Strong Moral meyer, Joseph Dawson Koenig, Audrey Rene Zoe Perzo, Andrew Genin Pharr, Ali Renee Sue Venable, Cameron Joseph Victorian, Aus- Character, Desire to Serve Community, Cour- Kolde, Jacob Zachery Kraft, Catherine Lou- Piatt, Adrianne Michelle Poe, Christopher tin Paul Vidrine, Jonathan Peter Vogel, Mark age to Stand up for Christian Principles, a ise Laborde, Lauren Elizabeth LaFleur, Mary Taylor Portie, and Laura Len Pousson. Ryan Walter, Lakeyn Kristine Ward, Rachel Daily Christian Lifestyle, and Proper Use of Alexandra LaFosse, Blake Paul Lamendola, Also, Frederick Dupre Rau, Nicholas Elizabeth Wieschhaus, Denzel Marquise Wil- God-Given gifts. Randi Alexandra Landry, Savannah Pearl Abraham Reeves, Dayrun Antoinette Ride- liams, Tanner Jennings Wise, and Frank Allan Scholarship awards to the Class of 2012 Landry, Kristen Claire LeBato Amy Elizabeth aux, William Rhett Riquelmy, Brooke Al- Wood, Jr. Can you hear the voice of the Good Shepherd?

LAKE CHARLES – Sun- activities and cooking. sheep will hear my voice,” day, April 29, was Good Shep- “The most consistently Father Long said. “The key herd Sunday, but it was also reported fact about the or- to following Christ in becom- World Day of Prayer for Voca- dinands though was that 71 ing a priest lies in the ability tions and Bishop Glen John percent had been altar serv- to recognize the shepherd’s Provost was the celebrant of ers,” Father Long said. “The voice.” a morning Mass in the Cathe- survey also reported that less Many voices are vying for dral of the Immaculate Con- than 10 percent had been in- the attention of youth. How Vocation coordinators from the parishes of the Diocese of Lake Charles attended Mass ception. At the conclusion fluenced by advertisement is it possible to distinguish or vocations awareness pro- on World Day of Prayer for Vocations in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. of Mass, the Bishop blessed Christ’s voice from the oth- grams while over 70 percent At the conclusion of the liturgy, Bishop Glen John Provost blessed candles that the candles given to Vocation Co- ers? ordinators from the parishes had a regular practice of coordinators brought back to their faith communities to aid in the effort to pray for “They must learn His voice of the Diocese to bring back Praying the Rosary and Eu- more vocations to the priesthood and the religious life for the Diocese. to their faith communities so charistic Adoration.” by spending time with Him,” that the parishioners could He pointed out that this Father Long said. “In silence, pray for an increase in voca- should not come as a surprise in prayer and in reading tions. because the priesthood is a Scripture.” Blessed John Paul II Exhibit will The winners of the annual supernatural vocation, mean- Father Long noted that ev- Vocation Drawing Contest ing God creates the desire by eryone must do all they can were present and received His grace, not by one’s own to help cultivate in the young their awards from Bishop choosing. the possibility of a priestly open in February in New Orleans Provost before the final bless- “God does this often as a vocation by praying – praying ing. First place went to Sarah response to our prayers and in a particular way. NEW ORLEANS -- A mu- The Lubbock, Texas-based has previously served as the Miller, a parishioner of St. he does this in the silence of “You must pray for your seum exhibit on the legacy of National Exhibits Associa- general director of the Vati- Theresa of the Child Jesus the heart,” Father Long con- child’s vocation and you must Catholic Church in Carlyss. Blessed John Paul II will be- tion is running the exhibit can Museum. tinued. “Becoming a priest is prayer for yourselves to cre- Miller’s drawing was repro- gin its tour of United States tour under the leadership Many close advisors of the not like becoming a banker, a ate a culture of prayer that is at New Orleans’ Notre Dame of Father Malcolm Neyland, late pontiff have contributed duced on a prayer card dis- lawyer, or a doctor. It would tributed at the Mass and sent able to hear the Shepherd’s Seminary in February 2013. its president and executive essays for the exhibition cat- be a mistake to call priest- voice,” he said. “It is the Good More than 200,000 people are director. “Never before has alogue, including Cardinal to each parish in the Diocese. hood a “job” or a “career Shepherd’s desire to give life expected to visit the display a collection of the personal Angelo Comastri, vicar gen- Second prize went to Olivia path.” Jesus gives us this con- and give it in abundance do- which will be open seven belongings of a Roman Cath- eral for Vatican City; Cardi- Meche of St. Margaret of Scot- trast so that we understand ing this through priestly vo- days a week, with 24-hour se- olic Pope been on display in nal Angelo Sodano, Dean of land Catholic School while how entirely God-given is the curity. the United States,” the asso- the College of Cardinals; Car- third was garnered by Patrick vocation of the priest. This cations. Let us dispose our “Receiving this exhibit ciation said, noting that dur- dinal Stanislaw Rylko, presi- Juneau, also a student at St. important truth was con- families and communities to Margaret. is not only a great honor for ing his pontificate, Bl. John dent of the Pontifical Council firmed in the Gospel of the receive what God deeply de- Father Nathan Long, Sec- our archdiocese, but an op- Paul II visited the U.S. seven for Laity; and Msgr. Stanislaw day – ‘A good shepherd lays sires to give us.” retary for the Ministry of portunity for us to enter more times. Oder, the postulator for John down his life for the shape. A The Diocese of Lake Christian Formation and Di- deeply into our work of evan- His “immense faith and Paul II’s canonization. hired man works for pay and Charles will have 10 men in rector of Vianney House (the gelization, carrying on the great courage were inspira- The National Exhib- various stages of discern- diocesan house of discern- has no concern for the sheep.’ legacy of Bl. John Paul II,” tional and admired by Chris- its Association is working ment and education for the ment), was the homilist. “The Gospel gives us an- Archbishop Gregory Aymond tians and non-Christians with Louisiana Gov. Bobby other important truth – ‘the priesthood this fall. said. “Pope Benedict XVI has alike throughout the world,” Jindal, New Orleans Mayor In discussing vocations, named the upcoming year a the organizers said. Mitch Landrieu and the New Father Long pointed out that ‘Year of Faith’ and by hosting The exhibit will be open Orleans Chamber of Com- “the only instruction we re- this exhibit, we are attempt- on the Notre Dame Semi- merce to bring the exhibit to ceived from the Lord regard- ing to answer his call.” nary Campus from February New Orleans. Stops are also ing vocations was to pray. No Did you know... The new exhibit, titled “I through April 2013. Its con- planned for Seattle, Wash. command to construct pro- Have Come To You Again,” tents are divided into four and Washington, D.C. grams, billboard advertise- Deacons Garrett Caraway (St. John Bosco), Ray Granger has over 100 items from the sections: Karol Wojtyla’s Everyone is encouraged ments and the like.” personal possessions of Bl. childhood and adolescence, to visit the exhibit to “expe- He also noted that if we (St. Henry), Sumner Kohlhund (St. Joseph, DeRidder), John Paul II; coming from the from 1920-1938; Karol Woj- rience and witness Bl. John lose sight of that instruction Jack Reynolds (St. Theodore); and H.E. Wagner (Im- Pope John Paul II Center in tyla’s years in Poland as a Paul II’s life and ministry.” we can become jaded in work- maculate Conception, Sulphur) celebrate 35 years of Krakow, Poland and the Vati- laborer, priest, bishop, arch- Archbishop Aymond also ing for vocations. A recent diaconate ministry this year. They were ordained on can Collections. bishop and cardinal from asked for prayers for the ex- survey of men ordained to the June 24, 1977 by Bishop Gerard Frey, Bishop of Lafay- Among the artifacts will 1939 -1978; his years as Pope hibit’s success. priesthood in 2011 showed ette, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in the average to be 34, from be camping equipment from from 1978 until his death in An audio tour and printed Sulphur. his early priesthood, his crib, 2005; and the wake of his pa- material will be available at larger families. About half at- tended Catholic Schools, and family photo album, vest- pacy up through his beatifica- the exhibit for which tickets Four priests of the Diocese of Lake Charles will celebrate ments when he was ordained tion. are expected to go on sale in a similar number took part 10 years of priestly service this year. Can you name a priest and pope, a desk, The curator of the exhibit late summer. More informa- in youth group activities. Es- one of his well-recognizable is Prof. Francesco Burane- tion about the exhibit is avail- sentially, they were normal them? For bonus points, who is the longest serving crosses, and a first-class relic lli, Secretary of the Pontifical able at the National Exhibits young men, with hobbies priest in the Diocese? Find out in the next Catholic that included music, reading, Calendar. ? – a vial of his blood – in a reli- Commission of the Cultural Association website http:// quary. Patrimony of the Church. He www.nationalexhibits.org. movies, sports and outdoor The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

June 1, 2012 World Day of Prayer Official Appointments for Sanctification of Priests By order of the Most Reverend Bishop: Effective Sunday, July 1, 2012: The Very Reverend Marcus Johnson is appointed to a in Diocese set June 15 second three-year term as Dean of the Central Deanery;

LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop gift to all priests. The Very Reverend Aubrey Guilbeau is appointed to a Glen John Provost has an- On August 25, 1856, second three-year term as Dean of the West Deanery; nounced that the Holy See Blessed Pope Pius IX in- has called for a World Day of scribed the Solemnity of the Effective Monday, June 4, 2012: Prayer for the Sanctification Sacred Heart in the Calendar The Reverend Ruben Buller is appointed of Priests, observed in the of the Catholic Church, di- Master of Ceremonies to the Bishop and Director of the Diocese of Lake Charles on recting that it be celebrated Office of Liturgy and is assigned for summer study at the Friday, June 15 - The Solem- on the Friday after the Octave Liturgical Institute of the University of St. Mary of the nity of the Most Sacred Heart of Corpus Christi (the Body Lake in Chicago to achieve a Master of Arts Degree in of Jesus. of Christ) each year. He was liturgy; The Bishop has encour- responding to a formal re- aged the priests of the Dio- quest made by Jesus Himself The Reverend John Huckaby is appointed Bishop’s cese to increase their de- almost two centuries earlier Liaison to the Lake Charles Chapter of ACTS Missions; votion by daily spiritual in 1675 to a French Visita- reading, Eucharistic Adora- tion nun, Margaret Mary Ala- The Reverend Jacob Scott Conner is appointed tion, Lectio Divina, medita- coque. This saintly woman Diocesan Chaplain to the Boy Scouts; tion, Holy Hour, praying the was later to be canonized on Liturgy of the Hours, recita- May 13, 1920, just five days be- Effective Monday, June 25, 2012: tion of the rosary, and fre- fore the birth of Blessed Pope The Reverend Herbert May is appointed Diocesan quent confession. John Paul II. Chaplain to the Companions of Honor; A special letter from Mau- In his visitation to Sr. Mar- ro Cardinal Piacenza, Prefect garet Mary, Jesus expressed Effective Monday, July 2, 2012: of the Congregation for Cler- His wish that the Feast of the The Reverend Jeffrey Starkovich is appointed gy, has been sent to all priests Sacred Heart be a day of rep- Vocation Recruiter for the Eastern Deanery; of the Diocese, as well as a aration, not for sins in gen- prayer for the intention of eral, but specifically for sins Effective Wednesday, August 1, 2012: sanctification and an exami- against the Eucharist which The Reverend Ruben Buller is appointed Parochial nation of conscience. St Albert the Great consid- Vicar of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish in Lake Blessed John Paul II es- ered the first gift of the Sacred Charles, remaining Master of Ceremonies and Director tablished that, on the solem- Heart. This great Dominican of the Office of Liturgy and without compromise to his nity of the Sacred Heart, the teacher of St. Thomas Aqui- joy and jubilation”. of the Mass and Eucharistic studies at the Liturgical Institute Church would observe the nas marvelled at how the Each and every one of the Adoration, so that June 15 World Day of Prayer for the institution of the Eucharist faithful are strongly encour- will be an even greater cel- Effective Monday, July 2, 2012: Sanctification of Priests. was a source of great joy to aged to begin, if not already ebration of the priesthood of The Reverend Derek Covert is appointed Judicial The 2010 to 2011 ‘’Year of the Sacred Heart; “His Heart doing so, to pray for our Vicar for a term of three years and Secretary Adjutant to The Priests’’ was a tremen- overflowed with love and joy priests today - this day, this Jesus Christ worldwide. the Bishop; dous success worldwide. This at being completely one with very moment - in preparation Please remember to pray year of prayer was a special us and filling our hearts with through prayer, celebration for our priests! Effective Monday, June 25, 2012: The Reverend Dean Bryan Thompson is appointed Parochial Vicar of St. Henry Parish in Lake Charles and co-Chaplain to the Office of Hispanic Ministry.

OLQH students garner special praise Given from His Chancery, this 26th day of May in the LAKE CHARLES – Seventh dents have imagined what the tunnel to experience 60¬–100 was a good place to take shel- Year of our Lord, 2012. and eighth grade students of perfect museum/science cen- mph winds, and a demon- ter or why it is not a good place Our Lady Queen of Heaven ter experience could be,” she stration of a 2x4 being driven to take shelter.” Catholic School were recently said, “And, they showed their through a brick wall. The stu- Templet presented the singled out for special praise initiative by sharing their dents made nearly 40 sugges- classes with the “Resolution + Glen John Provost by the National Hurricane ideas with everyone.” tions, included a promotional of Recognition and Apprecia- Bishop of Lake Charles Museum and Science Center The students organized sketch, and signed their names tion” signed by the seven mem- (NHMSC) as well as receiving their suggestions for exhibits to the document. bers of the NHMSC Board of a resolution for their assis- and activities they would like One student said, “there Directors. The document also tance from the group’s board to see brought to life when the could be a simulation where pledged to include permanent of directors. NHMSC opens. Social Studies people go into a house. A hur- recognition at the Center as Jennifer Templet, museum teacher Diane Oden used the board member, made the pre- items to compose an open let- ricane and tornado warn- the first such group of students sentation at the school fol- ter to the Lake Charles Area ing is issued. The people in to submit their ideas. lowing an all-school mass in last February. the house then find and hide To view the students’ let- Our Lady Queen of Heaven Among the ideas were a where they think is the safest ter and the official resolution, Catholic Church. “These stu- “4-D IMAX” theatre, a wind place. The tornado/hurricane go to www.nhmsc.com/press- eventually hits the house fol- room. lowed by spotlights that shine For more information, con- on the hidden people. Then a tact Jill Kidder, jill.kidder@ speaker would tell if that place nhmsc.com, 225 803-7033

The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane Fortnight of Freedom season of 2012 the people of the Diocese of Lake Charles pray the following prayer, composed by The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bish- set June 21-July 4 op of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey in 1957: LAKE CHARLES – Plans Church’s liturgical calendar O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble are being finalized for activi- celebrates a series of great voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed ties in the Diocese of Lake martyrs who remained faith- your order and returned to its quietude. You are Charles during the “Fortnight ful in the face of persecution still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the for Freedom,” and are being by political power - St. John shadow of a danger over which we have no con- provided to the priests of the Fisher and St. Thomas More, trol: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, Diocese. The event was called St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter can awake from its seeming lethargy, and over- for by the United States Con- and Paul, and the First Mar- step its conventional boundaries, invade our land ference of Catholic Bishops’ tyrs of the Church of Rome. and spread chaos and disaster. Ad Hoc Committee on Reli- Forty-three Catholic orga- gious Liberty. nizations as well as dioceses During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving In April, the committee is- from across the country have Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose mem- sued a document, “Our First, filed religious liberty lawsuits ories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to Most Cherished Liberty,” against the federal govern- refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, outlining the bishops’ con- ment challenging the Obama Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to cerns over threats to religious administration’s contracep- Jennifer Templet, top left, a board member of the Na- plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared freedom, both at home and tion mandate. from the calamities common to this area and ani- tional Hurricane Museuem and Science Center pre- abroad. The bishops called for New York’s Timothy Car- mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk this 14-day period of prayer, dinal Dolan called the act “a sented a resolution from the group to Diane Oden, top in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the education and action in sup- compelling display of the uni- right, social studies teacher at Our Lady Queen of Heav- heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity en Catholic School, and students Kelsie Berlin, bottom port of religious freedom. ty of the Church in defense of This time, from June 21 - the religious liberty.” At least 11 awaits us. Amen. left, and Isabella Huber, bottom right. The resolution vigil of the Feasts of St. John previous lawsuits were filed praising the junior high classes for the letter they wrote Fisher and St. Thomas More - by states, colleges, private The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder to the museum board with a variety of suggestions that to July 4, Independence Day, employers and organizations Second Bishop of Lafayette would make a visit to the museum/science center a bet- is dedicated to a great hymn and now there are 12 more in ter experience. of prayer for our country. The a dozen jurisdictions. Diocesan Briefs..... Glad Tidings airs on web only June 4 sible for those who may require this assistance. Abrazando Cristo Cash Giveaway Fundraiser Contact Kathy Owen, Director of the Office of Family Life, LAKE CHARLES – The Diocesan television program Glad at 337-439-7400 for more information. LAKE CHARLES -- The Abrazando Cristo Mission Program Tidings will be pre-empted from its normal 6 a.m. airing on is holding its annual Big Cash Giveaway with only 500 tickets KPLC-TV on Sunday, June 4, due to NBC network coverage of Fourth cycle of Parish visitations set available at $100 each. the Men’s Finals of the French Open. LAKE CHALES – The dates and sites of the fourth cycle of First prize is $5,000; second prize, $1,000; and third prize, The program will be available on the website of the Dio- Bishop Glen John Provost’s parish visitations have been an- $500. Proceeds benefit the ongoing work of the mission pro- cese – lcdiocese.org – at 6 a.m. Sunday, June 4. It will air at its nounced. gram in Nicaragua. To purchase a ticket, please mail your regular time of 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, on KPLC-TV. The Bishop will visit the parishes of Sacred Heart of Jesus in Creole and the Shrine of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Cam- check payable to Abrazando Cristo Mission Program, Attn: Long-married couples to be honored June 24 eron on the weekend of Sept. 22-23. Msgr. Torres, 414 Iris Street, Lake Charles, LA, 70601. The LAKE CHARLES – Married couples in the Diocese of Lake He will celebrate masses on Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Joseph drawing is Sunday, June 17 in the St. Henry Community Cen- Charles celebrating anniversaries of 25 and 50 years of Chris- Parish in Elton . ter. tian marriage in 2012 will be honored Sunday, June 24, in the On January 19-20, 2013, the Bishop will visit Sacred Heart For more information, call 337-439-7400. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Bishop Glen John of Jesus Parish in Oakdale and its mission chapel, St. Frances Provost will be the celebrant of the 11:15 a.m. Mass. The Office of Rome in Elizabeth. Married Couples Retreat Cruise of Family is sponsors the event. The final stop on this cycle of visitations will be at Immacu- LAKE CHARLES – Married couples are invited to a Cel- Couples who will celebrate an anniversary of more than late Heart of Mary Parish in Lake Charles and its mission cha- ebrate Marriage Couples Retreat aboard the cruise ship Tri- 50 years that is divisible by five, such as 55, 60, 65, 70 or 75 are pel of Our Lady of Fatima on March 9-10, 2013. umph, sponsored through the office of Family Life. also invited. All couples should contact their church parish office to register for the celebration and receive a formal invi- Bishop’s Pilgrimage to Shrines of France The ship departs Galveston on Monday, Sept. 24, with stops tation from the Bishop. LAKE CHARLES – Space is still available for the 10-day in the ports of Progresso and Cozumel, and returns on Satur- A reception will be in Ave Maria Hall of the Cathedral Of- pilgrimage to the Shrines of France with Bishop Glen John day, Sept. 29. fice Complex on the corner of Kirby and Bilbo streets imme- Provost from Oct. 29 through Nov. 7. Call Kathy Owen in the Office of Family Life for more infor- diately following the Mass. The Cathedral is handicap acces- Call 337-439-7400 for more information.. mation, 337-439-7400.