Vol. 40, No. 12 November 21, 2014 Diocesan seminarian ordained to diaconate ROME – Cardinal Donald Wuerl recently another occasion with the priests and semi- ordained 43 seminarians from the Pontifical narians from Louisiana studying in Rome. North American College as at the “They represent the dioceses of Alexandria, Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica, in- Lafayette, New Orleans, and Lake Charles,” cluding Ruben Villarreal, a seminar- Provost noted. “Louisiana is well rep- ian of the Diocese of Lake Charles and a pa- resented in the Eternal City, with even an oc- rishioner of St. Lawrence in casional gumbo prepared by some of our na- Raymond. Bishop Glen Provost concel- tives.” ebrated the liturgy with Cardinal Wuerl and The cardinal Wuerl reminded the new dea- other whose seminarians were also cons to always be open to God and to live their ordained. new ministry with joy. On the morning following the diaconate “Dear deacons, never cease to be open to , Bishop Provost celebrated Mass the call. Each day, renew your resolve to say, in the Chapel of the Salus Populi Romani, the ‘Yes, Lord. Here I am, Lord; send me,’” the patroness of the Roman people, in the Basili- cardinal told the new deacons during the or- ca of St. Mary Major. It was there 39 years ago dination Mass. that Bishop Provost celebrated his first Mass. “Your commitment to service will take the “Deacon Villarreal had the opportunity to form of the many tasks you will be asked to serve as deacon for the Mass on the day follow- do,” he explained. “May you always find joy in ing his diaconal ordination, joined by family the attitude, ‘Lord, whatever it takes, that is what I offer you and your Church.’” and friends who had come for the occasion,” Cardinal Wuerl, who serves as Bishop Provost said. “At the Wednesday audi- of Washington, opened his homily by refer- ence I greeted the Holy Father personally in encing the significance of receiving the sac- the name of each and everyone of you in the rament of in St. Peter’s Basilica, Diocese. He cordially accepted the greetings where he also was ordained a deacon, priest and we exchanged words of concern for those Bishop Glen John Provost greets , Francis at a Wednesday audience and bishop. in our diocese who face the challenge of drug the Bishop attended during his trip to Rome for the diaconate ordination of seminarian The words “Ibi Petrus,” or “Here is Peter,” Ruben Villarreal. Deacon Villarreal is studying theology at the Pontifical North American addiction.” that were written on the headstone marking The Bishop was also the main celebrant College. With God’s grace, Deacon Villarreal will join with Deacon Jay Alexius, M.D. next where the apostle’s remains are buried do year for their ordination to the priesthood for the Diocese of Lake Charles. (Photo courtesy for the welcoming Mass to greet visitors in not just refer to one man, but to “the reality of Servizio Fotograffico de “L’O”.) Rome for the ordination. He visited briefly on that the Office of Peter and as a “response to Jesus as missionary disci- is found in what are known as the fruits of the the ministry of his successors pleship. Each of us is called to share the Good … are still alive and thriving.” Holy Spirit,” and “among these we find love, News.” It is on the “rock” of Peter joy and peace, together with patience, kind- Bringing to mind a homily given by Bene- and “to the service of the peo- ness, generosity, gentleness and self-control.” dict XVI, the cardinal observed that each of ple of God” that you will be or- The cardinal concluded his homily by us is called to “‘re-propose’ all over again” dained, the cardinal told the quoting the day’s Gospel, in which Jesus tells the Gospel, in order to gain “a hearing from ordinandi present. his apostles: “As the Father loves me, so I also those who perhaps feel they have already ex- Reflecting on the quali- love you. … It was not you who chose me, but perienced the Gospel and it has no impact in ties needed in order to be a I who chose you. … I have told you this so that their lives.” good deacon, Cardinal Wuerl my joy may be in you and your joy may be “The continuation of the mission of Christ, turned to the example of Ste- complete.” which began with the Great Commissioning phen, who “possessed a gen- He then spoke of ’ apostolic following his death and resurrection, is what erosity of heart and a love of exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel,” saying we are engaged in today,” he said. Christ and his Church.” that it serves as a reminder of “the joy of the He referred to the Extraordinary Synod “These traits made it pos- Gospel that should fill the hearts and minds of of Bishops on the Family, which began on sible for each to work gladly the weekend following the ordination and all who encounter Jesus.” and willingly with the apos- on Pope Francis’ October 19 of “Those in holy orders should manifest joy, tles,” he said, noting that when Pope Paul VI, who instigated the synods fol- since our proclamation is that Christ is risen the priest or deacon lays pros- lowing the close of the Second Vatican Coun- and the kingdom of God is at hand.” trate during the right of ordi- cil, at the end of the Synod on the Family. “May the Holy Spirit who consecrates all nation, it is a sign of “the re- “In Evangelii Nuntiandi, (Pope Paul VI) of- the baptized, and who has further blessed you ality that you are laying down fers this assessment of our own effectiveness: who are to be ordained deacons, continue to your lives for a friend, the ‘Modern man listens more willingly to wit- inspire you to service,” he prayed. greatest friend, Jesus Christ.” nesses than to teachers, and if he does listen And may he “enrich your liturgical min- “It is also here where the to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.’” istry, deepen your life of faith and help you bones of Peter remind us that “Dear deacons, carry out your ministry in as you, through your ministry, do whatever it our first pope truly laid down joy,” he said. “A sign of the indwelling Spirit takes to build up the whole body of Christ.” his life for the Lord. To serve means to give whatever it takes to serve Christ.” Cardinal Wuerl continued, saying that in one’s ordina- Annual Red Mass celebrated tion, “You are joined to Christ LAKE CHARLES – Bishop from the Holy Spirit for all is good. The latter implies now as servant: the servant Glen John Provost was the who seek justice and offers Covenant. who nurtures, heals and re- celebrant and homilist at the the opportunity to reflect on “To protect the rights of the stores; the servant who feeds annual Red Mass held in the what Catholics believe is the innocent implies more than the hungry, gives drink to the Cathedral of the Immaculate God-given power and respon- merely determining whether thirsty, clothes the naked, vis- Conception. sibility of all in the legal pro- or not someone is not guilty,” its the sick and imprisoned.” Judges, attorneys, and fession.” the Bishop said. “It implies He then went on the ex- government from He noted that “historically the covenant agreed upon by plain how their ordination as the five civil parishes that law had a much broader role the state to protect the lib- Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, DC, deacons is a concrete call to make up the Diocese of Lake than simply communicating erty of its citizens. This is “lays hands” on the head of Ruben Villarreal ordaining participate in the New Evan- Charles – Calcasieu, Cam- legal content. When a king rooted in the Gospel mandate him a deacon during the celebration of the Mass in St. gelization, which requires eron, Allen, Beauregard and took his oath, he “guaran- Peter’s Basilica in Rome on October 2. (Photo by Michael what Pope Francis often coins Jefferson Davis – attended as teed” his adherence to the to embody the principles Lund, PNAC Photo Service) well as the public. law. The law was something of goodness, not out of fear The local St. Thomas More promised. The king promised but motivated by love. The Society, Judge Henry Yelver- to be faithful in exchange for responsibilities of the legal ton Chapter, along with the the fidelity of his people. profession are serious in- Diocese sponsors the event. This covenant was essential deed. The function of the law The Mass is so named be- to the ancient understanding is not merely to administer cause of the color of the vest- of law. Certainly, a concept the law. The function of the ments worn by the Bishop and of covenant is a fundamental law is to promote the proper priests, donned in symbolism presupposition of the Magna ordering of the society, to of the tongues of fire that de- Carta along with a host of oth- reflect the hopes and values scended on the Apostles. Ad- er medieval charters where that animate the society. For ditionally, Judges of the High law expressed the bond that this, a covenant exists that Court of England and all doc- existed between a people and expresses itself in those sim- tors of law wore red robes or their ruler.” academic hoods. ple oaths that we take, simple Bringing his comments to yet so important.“ In his homily, Bishop Pro- the present day, the Bishop The first recorded Red vost talked about the “de- said, “The debate over what Mass was celebrated in the bate of our present society informs our law goes much over matters such as the so- deeper than whether or not Cathedral of Paris in 1245. called “separation of church we place a monument with From there, it spread to most and state” or the value of the the Ten Commandments on European countries. natural law or an unbridled public land. The debate real- Bishop Provost also de- pursuit of some sort of multi- ly should center upon how we livered the invocation at the cultural “common ground” is view the law itself, whether annual Law Day ceremonies that we ignore the notion of it is simply an enforcer who held in Courtroom A of the covenant in law.” punishes evil or whether it Historic Calcasieu Parish He prefaced that with also instructs in seeking what Courthouse. remarks dealing with the Sermon on the Mount and presentation of the Ten Com- mandments to Moses. Holiday office hours “The Beatitudes of the LAKE CHARLES – The offices of the Diocese of Lake Sermon on the Mount pre- Charles will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, sume the Ten Command- Tuesday, and Wednesday of Thanksgiving week – Nov. 24 ments of Sinai,” the Bishop through 26. They will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Fri- said. “They fulfill the Com- day, Nov. 28, reopening on Monday, Dec. 1. mandments because of Je- The offices will also be closed on Monday, Dec. 8 - The So- Members of the judiciary, representing the civil parishes making up the Diocese of Lake sus.” lemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Charles, are seated in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception during the annual Red The Red Mass celebrates Mary. Regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) will be Mass, sponsored by the local St. Thomas More Society, Judge Henry Yelverton Chapter, the opening of the judicial observed the remainder of the week - Tuesday, Dec. 9 through and the Diocese. year and requests guidance Friday, Dec. 12 2 Catholic Calendar Friday, November 21, 2014 A tale of two churches (A note from Bishop Glen John Provost on the following to protect all religions and not become a rival to them, a fake in their lives, although it also brings with it the worship of a column: “I was very much impressed with the essay of Car- church. Until recent years. false god. It takes no moral courage to conform to government dinal ‘A tale of two churches’ which appeared in the There was always a quasi-religious element in the public and social pressure. It takes a deep faith to “swim against the September issue of the archdiocesan newspaper in . creed of the country. It lived off the myth of human progress, tide,” as Pope Francis recently encouraged young people to His Eminence, I think, digests very well the challenges fac- which had little place for dependence on divine providence. do at last summer’s World Youth Day. ing us as Catholics in a society grown ever-more secular and It tended to exploit the religiosity of the ordinary people by Swimming against the tide means limiting one’s access to hostile to the Gospel of Christ. He places his observations in using religious language to co-opt them into the purposes of positions of prestige and power in society. It means that those an historical and ecclesial context, for without a knowledge of the ruling class. Forms of anti-Catholicism were part of its so- who choose to live by the Catholic faith will not be welcomed history and an appreciation for the Church we are doomed to cial DNA. It had encouraged its citizens to think of themselves as political candidates to national office, will not sit on edito- repeat the mistakes of the past and risk losing Catholic iden- as the creators of world history and the managers of nature, rial boards of major newspapers, will not be at home on most tity which is so necessary for witness in the modern world. so that no source of truth outside of themselves needed to be university faculties, will not have successful careers as ac- At the same time, he gives us reason for present hope and en- consulted to check their collective purposes and desires. But tors and entertainers. Nor will their children, who will also courages us to be faithful to the Truth of Jesus Christ and His it had never explicitly taken upon itself the mantle of a reli- be suspect. Since all public institutions, no matter who owns Church. As the Scriptures admonish us to “stay awake,” may gion and officially told its citizens what they must personally or operates them, will be agents of the government and con- we grow in awareness of the faith we are privileged to pro- think or what “values” they must personalize in order to de- form their activities to the demands of the religion, the fess.” serve to be part of the country. Until recent years. practice of medicine and law will become more difficult for In recent years, society has brought social and legislative By His Eminence, Francis Cardinal George faithful Catholics. It already means in some States that those approval to all types of sexual relationships that used to be Once upon a time there was a church founded on God’s who run businesses must conform their activities to the offi- considered “sinful.” Since the biblical vision of what it means entering into human history in order to give humanity a path cial religion or be fined, as Christians and Jews are fined for to be human tells us that not every friendship or love can be to eternal life and happiness with him. The Savior that God their religion in countries governed by Sharia law. expressed in sexual relations, the church’s teaching on these sent, his only-begotten Son, did not write a book but founded a A of the tale of two churches, an outside observer, issues is now evidence of intolerance for what the civil law community, a church, upon the witness and ministry of twelve might note that American civil law has done much to weak- upholds and even imposes. What was once a request to live apostles. He sent this church the gift of the Holy Spirit, the en and destroy what is the basic unit of every human society, and let live has now become a demand for approval. The “rul- spirit of love between Father and Son, the Spirit of the truth the family. With the weakening of the internal restraints that ing class,” those who shape public opinion in politics, in edu- that God had revealed about himself and humanity by break- healthy family life teaches, the State will need to impose more cation, in communications, in entertainment, is using the civil ing into the history of human sinfulness. and more external restraints on everyone’s activities. An out- law to impose its own form of morality on everyone. We are This church, a hierarchical communion, continued through side observer might also note that the official religion’s impos- told that, even in marriage itself, there is no difference be- ing whatever its proponents currently desire on all citizens history, living among different peoples and cultures, filled tween men and women, although nature and our very bodies and even on the world at large inevitably generates resent- with sinners, but always guided in the essentials of her life clearly evidence that men and women are not interchange- ment. An outside observer might point out that class plays a and teaching by the Holy Spirit. She called herself “Catho- able at will in forming a family. Nevertheless, those who do large role in determining the tenets of the official State reli- lic” because her purpose was to preach a universal faith and not conform to the official religion, we are warned, place their gion. “Same-sex marriage,” as a case in point, is not an issue a universal morality, encompassing all peoples and cultures. citizenship in danger. This claim often invited conflict with the ruling classes of When the recent case about religious objection to one pro- for the poor or those on the margins of society. many countries. About 1,800 years into her often stormy his- vision of the Health Care Act was decided against the State How does the tale end? We don’t know. The actual situ- tory, this church found herself as a very small group in a new religion, the Huffington Post (June 30, 2014) raised “concerns ation is, of course, far more complex than a story plot, and country in Eastern North America that promised to respect about the compatibility between being a Catholic and being there are many actors and characters, even among the ruling all religions because the State would not be confessional; it a good citizen.” This is not the voice of the nativists who first class, who do not want their beloved country to transform it- would not try to play the role of a religion. fought against Catholic immigration in the 1830s. Nor is it the self into a fake church. It would be wrong to lose hope, since This church knew that it was far from socially acceptable voice of those who burned convents and churches in Boston there are so many good and faithful people. in this new country. One of the reasons the country was es- and Philadelphia a decade later. Neither is it the voice of the Catholics do know, with the certainty of faith, that, when tablished was to protest the king of England’s permitting the Know-Nothing Party of the 1840s and 1850s, nor of the Ku Klux Christ returns in glory to judge the living and the dead, the public celebration of the Catholic Mass on the soil of the Brit- Klan, which burned crosses before Catholic churches in the church, in some recognizable shape or form that is both Cath- ish Empire in the newly conquered Catholic territories of Midwest after the civil war. It is a voice more sophisticated olic and Apostolic, will be there to meet him. There is no such Canada. He had betrayed his coronation oath to combat Ca- than that of the American Protective Association, whose mem- divine guarantee for any country, culture or society of this or tholicism, defined as “America’s greatest enemy,” and protect bers promised never to vote for a Catholic for public office. any age. Protestantism, bringing the pure religion of the colonists into This is, rather, the self-righteous voice of some members of (Reprinted with permission - © 2014 New World Publica- danger and giving them the moral right to revolt and reject the American establishment today who regard themselves as tions) his rule. “progressive” and “enlightened.” --- Nonetheless, many Catholics in the American colonies The inevitable result is a crisis of belief for many Catholics. Cardinal , OMI, was the Archbishop of Chica- thought their life might be better in the new country than Throughout history, when Catholics and other believers in go from 1997 to 2014 before his retirement was accepted by Pope under a regime whose ruling class had penalized and perse- revealed religion have been forced to choose between being Francis. He is now Archbishop-emeritus following the installa- cuted them since the mid-16th century. They made this new taught by God or instructed by politicians, professors, editors tion of Archbishop Blasé Cupich earlier in November. Cardinal country their own and served her loyally. The social history of major newspapers and entertainers, many have opted to go George previously served as Bishop of Yakima (1990-1996) and was often contentious, but the State basically kept its promise along with the powers that be. This reduces a great tension Archbishop of Portland, Oregon (1996–1997). Thirty-three receive Religious Emblems Recognition LAKE CHARLES -- The Bishop’s Dinner for Religious Em- blems Recognition was held recently at the Knights of Colum- bus Hall of Council 4562 of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catho- lic Church. Various medals earned through Religious Emblem programs went to 21 youth while 12 adults were honored for services rendered on behalf of Scouting. Youth awards included the I Live My Faith, and Spirit Alive for girls and Light of Christ, Parvuli Dei, and Ad Altare Dei for boys. Adult recognition came in the form of the Bronze Pelican. Bishop Glen John Provost, aided by Father Matthew Cormier, Chaplain for the Catholic Committee on Scouting, presented the awards with the assistance of Committee chair Susan Fontenot, Joe Castro and John Halloran. Castro is the Bishop Glen John Provost and Father Matthew Cormier are joined by youth and adult honorees recognized at the chair of Religious Activities and Halloran, a retired U.S. Army annual Bishop’s Dinner for Religious Emblems Recognition on Sunday, Nov. 2. colonel, is the vice chair of the committee. Recipients of the Light of Christ emblem also included The St. George Emblem honors adults who, among other Cassie Piatt received the I Live My Faith award and Bay- Carter Fain, Bryce Fuselier, Finn Gage, Ethan Lantier, Will work, help to promote the religious education programs for leigh Smith was honored with the Spirit Alive award. The I Lounsberry, and David Olivares. Catholic youth, give notable service in promoting Catholic Live My Faith program is designed to help Girl Scouts and The Light of Christ program was developed by the National activities and service projects for the Church, participate ac- Camp Fire members, grades 4-6, appreciate more deeply the Catholic Committee on Scouting under the auspices of the Na- tively in and promotion of Scout retreats and days of recollec- place that God and religion occupy in their daily life. The ac- tional Conference of Catholic Bishops. In order to receive the tion. A fuller explanation of the selection criteria is available tion-oriented activities focus on developing awareness within Light of Christ emblem, he must complete all requirements at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Media/Relationships/ the individual of his/her potential as a growing person, friend, before he starts the third grade. StGeorgeEmblem.aspx family member, citizen, and a participant in the community of Parvuli Dei recipients were Bryce Bertrand, Miguel Cahi- Members of the Catholic Committee on Scouting for the faith. log, Joshua France, Shreve Gage, Nathaniel Hill, Dylan Mc- Diocese are Father Cormier, chaplain; Susan Fontenot, chair; The Spirit Alive award is designed for Catholic youth in Farlain, Matthew Miller, and Arnulfo Olivares. The Parvuli John Halloran, vice chair; Jimmy Berry, finance chair; Joe high school who are in the senior level of Girl Scouts or Hori- Dei (Children of God) emblem is a recognition that the Catho- Castro, religious activities chair; Robert Dabelow, secretary; zon Club members of Camp Fire. It assists them in discover- lic Church presents to Cub and Webelo Scouts for advance- Richard Skinner, communications; Theresa Fruge, member- ing how the Holy Spirit moves in their lives, calling them to ment in religious knowledge and spiritual formation. ship chair; members-at-large, David Marcantel, Tiffeny Les- greater participation in the church’s ministry. The four chap- Luke Burnham, Will Gage, Christopher Perry, and Kaleb signe, Darin Lessigne, Donn Dees and Maria O’Dowd, Boy ters cover: The Holy Spirit Alive in Scripture; The Holy Spirit Taylor received the Ad Altare Dei, which is designed to equip Scouts of America representative, Shawn Chamblee; Girl Alive in the Catholic Church; The Holy Spirit Alive in Prayer; the Scout to take his place in the world as a maturing Catholic Scout representative, Kara Guillory; Knights of Columbus and The Holy Spirit Alive in Your Life. Activities are an inte- and a maturing American. representative, Richard Roy; and Girl Scout program special- gral part of The Spirit Alive process. Because different people Bronze Pelican honorees were Melissa Bertrand, Russell ist, Katharine Stagg. have different learning styles, there are four categories of ac- Castille, Russell Dawdy, Christine Koll, Rich Lee, Katherine tivities to choose from for chapters 1-3 – written, artistic, in- Miller, Father Edward Richard, M.S., Cecilia Richmond, and teractive, and digital. Danella Taylor-Sonnier. One of the scouts, Christopher Abrahams, earned two The Bronze Pelican is a Diocesan recognition approved by Collection for Catholic awards – the Light of Christ and the Parvuli Dei. Abrahams the Catholic Committee on Scouting and Camp Fire for the completed the requirements for the Light of Christ shortly Diocese of Lake Charles. It is given to those who have made after last year’s awards dinner and fulfilled the Parvuli Dei a significant contribution to Scouting in the field of religious Catholic relationship. Campaign for Human standards as a Webelo this year. Development Nov. 22-23 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is November 22-23, the weekend before Thanksgiving. The collection is taken up in parishes and dioceses nation- wide, including here in the Diocese of Lake Charles. This annual national collection is the primary source of funding for CCHD’s anti-poverty grants and education pro- grams. These programs enable low-income people to join to- gether to identify problems, make decisions and improve their communities. For over 40 years, CCHD has funded organiza- tions that address the root causes of poverty, providing lasting solutions for the future. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds from the CCHD collec- tion here in Southwest Louisiana will remain here in the Dio- cese to fight poverty and foster liberty and justice. CCHD uses the national portion of the collection to fund projects across the country through grants. These grants fund community ef- Very Reverend Jacob S. Conner, of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Oberlin, blessed area cemeteries on forts to promote human dignity and fight poverty. Many of the All Souls Day, Nov. 2. Father Conner, along with servers, led a procession of parishioners through the streets to funded projects focus on health care, immigration, community the Oberlin Cemetery (left photo) and (right photo) sprinkled each of the graves there with Holy Water. Later in the safety, political participation and environmental justice. afternoon, Oaklin Springs, Reed, Durio, and Hammie Duplechain Cemeteries were also blessed. Catholic Calendar Friday, November 20, 2014 3 New cathedra installed in Cathedral for Bishop LAKE CHARLES – A new these considerations, the new osity of donors that prefer to cathedra (chair for the bish- cathedra will stand as a sign remain anonymous that this op) was recently installed in of the connection that we new cathedra was designed the Cathedral of the Immacu- have to Jesus Christ through and manufactured by the late Conception. The cathe- the hierarchy of the Church.” distinguished church design dra was designed in such a The first cathedra, used by firm of Conrad-Schmitt. way that it is in accord with founding Bishop Jude Spey- The placement of the ca- the documents of the Church, rer, was a modified pew taken thedra to the side of the sanc- according to Father Ruben from the Cathedral. It was tuary with the Blessed Sacra- Buller, director of the Office later moved to Charles ment on the historic center of Liturgy and Master of Cer- Center as the presider’s chair altar is found in many older emonies for Bishop Glen John in the Chapel of the Assump- cathedrals in the United Provost. tion of Tabor Retreat House. States, such as St. Louis Ca- “In the Ceremonial of Bish- This occurred after Bishop thedral in New Orleans. ops, written after the Second Edward Braxton replaced it This new cathedra is dis- Vatican Council, the cathedra with a larger free-standing tinguished by being made has certain requirements chair that was designed to be of solid oak to match the old that should be kept,” Father placed in front of the reredos pews in the Cathedral. The Buller said. “First, the ca- and the closed tabernacle of designers repeated in the ca- thedra should be permanent the historic marble altar. thedra architectural details, and have a sense of perma- Bishop Provost returned which appear in the historic nence. This means that its the Blessed Sacrament to its marble altar. construction should give it a historic and architecturally “In this way, a serious at- sense of stability. This is to customary place in the cen- signify the role of the bishop ter of the sanctuary. It was tempt was made to harmo- nize the sanctuary,” Bishop Gala tickets still available in accord with the Second done because it was thought Vatican Council. The bishop that this arrangement was not Provost said. “A Cathedral LAKE CHARLES – Tickets remain avail- Gold Sponsors receive a table for 10 with of a local diocese (the local only aesthetically pleasing Church is a cathedral be- able for the Third Annual Bishop’s Gala set special seating, recognition in the Gala pro- church) is the representative but also liturgically appropri- cause it contains the chair for Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Lake Charles gram and from the bandstand that night, and of the apostles established by ate. This new arrangement of the bishop,” he continued. Civic Center. the VIP social from 6 to 6:30 p.m. before the Christ. “The purpose of the also allows for more space in “The new cathedra possesses The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, led by Bill Gala opens to the public, including a photo- cathedra that has been con- the sanctuary. With the move, a sober, simple and dignified Tole and featuring vocalist Nancy Knoor, will graph with Bishop Provost for a $10,000 dona- structed for the Cathedral of the cathedra then had to be presence that immediately provide the night’s entertainment. . tion. . the Immaculate Conception moved to a position perpen- identifies the church as a ‘Ca- Tickets are $125 each and a table for 10 can For $5,000, Silver Sponsors receive a table is to keep these principles in dicular to the altar of sacri- thedral’. Through its under- be purchased for $1,250. Tickets are available for 10 with special seating and recognition in mind,” Father Buller contin- fice as the cathedra designed stated yet distinct design, the in the parishes of the Diocese, at the Chan- the Gala program while Crystal sponsorships ued. “Another aspect that was to be placed in front of the new cathedra is at home in the cery at 414 Iris Street, Crossroads Bookstore, of $3,000 each get a table for 10 and recogni- duly considered is the integ- reredos no longer fit. historic place and allows for 701 W. Prien Lake Road, and on the website of tion in the Gala program. rity in keeping with the archi- According to Bishop Pro- appropriate liturgical move- the Diocese. To buy tickets on the website, us- Call Msgr. Torres at 337-439-7400 for addi- ing your credit card or e-check, go live.lcdio- tecture of the Cathedral. With vost, it was through the gener- ment in the sanctuary.” tional information on these special sponsor- cese.org and click the “Support the Diocese” ships. button on the front page, then the “Bishop’s Proceeds from the Gala help the Office of Gala Tickets” link, and follow the easy in- Communications produce and air Glad Tid- structions. Last year’s Gala raised $63,193.47 to support the ministries of the diocesan Of- ings television program each Sunday morning fice of Communications. at 6 o’clock on KPLC-V as well as the monthly Special sponsorship opportunities also preparation and publication of the Catholic remain available including Platinum, Gold, Calendar in five regional newspapers. The Silver, and Crystal. Multiple numbers of these website of the Diocese – lcdiocese.org – is sponsorships are available. overseen by the Office of Communications in- Platinum Sponsors will receive two tables cluding its continuous maintenance and up- for 10, special individual gifts, special men- grading while the office broadcasts the 9:30 tion in the Gala program and from the band- a.m. Mass each Sunday from the Cathedral stand that night, and the VIP social from 6 to of the Immaculate Conception on two local 6:30 p.m. before the Gala opens to the public, radio stations – KLCL (1470) AM and KJEF including a photograph with Bishop Provost. (1290) AM, serving Lake Charles and Jen- Each of the Platinum Sponsorships is $20,000. nings, respectively. Saint Charles Center

Bishop Glen John Provost was the celebrant and homilist at the annual Memorial events in December MOSS BLUFF – Among December events Loyola focusing on the personal prayer of the Mass for deceased members of the Companions of Honor on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the at Saint Charles Center will be An Advent individual. There are no group activities or Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Fourteen members, that had died between Evening of Reflection – “Prepare Your Heart October 2013 and September 2014, were remembered. conferences other than daily Eucharist and for a Spirit-filled Celebration:A Mary’s Christ- an individual daily meeting with the direc- mas” presented by Pat Fox on Tuesday, Dec. 2, tor. The retreatants spend about four hours from 6 to 9 p.m. Deadline to register is Friday, in contemplative prayer each day of the re- Nov. 28 treat. The retreatant may choose to do three On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Sr. Diane Depwe will or five days. For more information or to regis- Fourteen Companions offer Angels: Past, Present and Future, a jour- ter, participants must call the Center at (337) ney in scripture and the participants’ own 855-1232. Scholarship assistance is available personal lives regarding angels. All who take upon request. part are urged to bring their Bible for this 6 to The same group of leaders will offer An 9 p.m. event. Registration deadline is Friday, Introduction to the Directed Retreat over Dec. 5. remembered at Mass The suggested donation for each of these the weekend of Friday, December 19 to Sun- LAKE CHARLES --- Bishop Glen John Sir David Marcantel took over the office programs is $20 per person. Call 337-855-1232 day, December 21. The weekend helps the Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, was the cel- of president of the Companions from Sir to register or online at stcharlescenter.com. retreatant learn the prayer technique and ebrant of the annual Memorial Mass for de- John Halloran, KM, at the luncheon, which Fr. Whitney Miller, Fr. Don Piraro, Judy prepares the person for the longer retreat. ceased members of the Companions of Honor followed the liturgy. The remaining officers Savoie and Gloria Villegas will offer Private Participants must call the Center to register of the Diocese of Lake Charles on Saturday, serving until 2016 are Sir Paul Reed, presi- Directed Retreats from Monday, December 15 at (337) 855-1232. Scholarship assistance is Oct. 11, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate dent elect; Gretchen Jester, secretary; and through Sunday, December 21. The directed available upon request. Conception. Sir Gayle Marshall, treasurer. Rev. Archiman- retreat is a form of silent retreat based on Online registration for these two events is In his homily, the Bishop noted, “We are drite Herbert May continues as the chaplain the spiritual exercises of Saint Ignatius of not available. here this morning to celebrate Mass and to for the organization. commend to the Lord all of our members of The Companions of Honor is an organiza- the Companions of Honor who have gone be- tion, established by Bishop Jude Speyrer in fore us to the Lord. In doing so, we remem- December 1982, that is composed of , ber their lives and their contribution to the religious, and laity honored by the Diocese, Church, which began at baptism for them.” the , or those who are members of “We recall the deceased of the Companions recognized orders of chivalry residing in the of Honor this morning in so many ways, as we Diocese. These include members of The Sov- read their names on the card that was given ereign Military Order of Hospitallers of St. out to you this morning,” the Bishop contin- John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta; ued. “We recall each of them and their lives The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepul- and that goodness to which God called them. chre of Jerusalem; The Pontifical Order of Each and everyone different, each and every- St. the Great; The Pontifical Order one called in a different way, at a different of Pope St. Sylvester; The Military and Hos- time in their lives, but nonetheless called to pitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem; this goodness, which is God himself. The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Je- “We pray that the Lord will receive our rusalem; The Sacred Military Constantinian Companions of Honor into eternal life and Order of St. George; Order of the Fleur de Lis; grant them the record of their faith and of Bearers of The Pontifical Cross Pro Ecclesia their good works,” he said. “That the charity et Pontifice; Bearers of The Pontifical Medal that they lived and the love that they exhib- Benemerenti; Members, Officers, and Com- ited might truly be, for us, an example to fol- panions of The Order of St. Charles of the Dio- low.” cese of Lake Charles; Bearers of The Devoted Earlier in the day, Father Wayne LeBleu Service Medal of the Diocese of Lake Charles; led a Morning of Reflection in the Cathedral and Bearers of The Bishop’s Medal of the Dio- for members of the organization. cese of Lafayette. Fourteen members of the organization The purposes of the Companions of Honor, died since last year’s meeting of the Com- as outlined in its constitution and bylaws, are panions including: Lady Elizabeth “Bet- to uphold and to encourage the support of Pa- tye” Hebert + December 30, 2013; Mrs. Viola pal teachings, documents, and directives as Lavergne Chantlin + December 31, 2013; Ms. well as those of the Diocese of Lake Charles Maria Esther Gallardo + January 8, 2013; Dr. and its Bishop; to make an annual voluntary Richard Calhoun + January 29, 2014; Mrs. offering to the Evangelization Program of the Ida Mae Price + February 16, 2014; Mr. Isaac Diocese of Lake Charles; and to pray for and Bishop Glen John Provost spoke to young people of the Diocese of Lake Charles “Jay” Gillard + March 10, 2014; Mrs. Sharon to promote vocations to the ministerial priest- that he confirm in the spring during the annual Afternoon of Reflection for Confir- Mueller + April 14, 2014; Mrs. Gloria Zimmer- hood and the religious life. man + April 23, 2014; Mrs. Shirley Romero During the fiscal year ending June 30, mation Students held at W.W. Lewis Middle School auditorium in Sulphur and spon- + April 30, 2014; Mrs. Neva Dartez + May 27, contributions from members of the Compan- sored by the Office ofR eligious Education. Some 1,400 students and their sponsors 2014; Lady Lauretta Fluitt + June 6, 2014; ions of Honor totaled $19,573.00, an increase attended. Giving moving testimonies about their confirmation experience wereD ea- Miss Antoinette Barkett + June 27, 2014; Mrs. over the previous fiscal year’s donations - con Glenn Viau, St. Louis teacher and youth ministers Katie Prejean, Alexis Ryder, Joyce Mathieu + August 18, 2014; and Mr. Al- $16,314.00. Since its establishment the mem- and Tommy McGrady. The fact that Deacon Viau had been Prejean’s sponsor and fred DeVall + September 5, 2014. During the bers of the organization have contributed Prejean was Ryder’s sponsor last year, added much to their presentations. The af- recitation of the Prayer of the Faithful, the nearly a half million dollars to evangelization ternoon concluded with the celebration of Mass by Fr. Nathan Long, Secretary for name of each was read and a bell toned. efforts in the Diocese. the Ministry of Christian Formation. 4 Catholic Calendar Friday, November 21, 2014 Our Lady Queen of Heaven School building dedicated LAKE CHARLES – Our Construction, provides a building will significantly en- Lady Queen of Heaven Cath- beautiful environment and hance the educational oppor- olic School celebrated the mature setting for the middle tunities for our children.” dedication and blessing of school students to learn and The large crowd in atten- its new middle school build- grow. dance included priests from ing – The James The Monsignor Gaddy a number of parishes, includ- M. Gaddy Building - at a cer- Building is a result of many ing former Our Lady Queen of emony in the courtyard pre- years of planning on behalf Heaven Church , Msgr. sided over by Bishop Glen of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Ronald Groth and Rev. Msgr. John Provost. Catholic Church and school, Harry Greig. Other priests in The Monsignor Gaddy led by its pastor, Msgr. Gaddy, the crowd included Very Rev- Building was completed over and school principal, JoAnn erend Marcus Johnson, V.F.; last summer and students in Wallwork. Funds raised Very Reverend Fon- grades five through eight had through the Cornerstone tenot, V.F.; Rev. Msgr. Jace Es- their first day of school in Au- Capital Campaign, which be- kind, Msgr. John Poerio; Rev. gust. The 26,500 square foot gan in fall 2012, allowed the Matthew Cormier, and Rev. building includes 13 class- vision for the new building to Nathan Long. rooms and a state-of-the-art become a reality. During the ceremony, Bish- science and technology lab “I feel so proud to be a op Provost blessed crucifixes in addition to the large court- part of this faith community,” being held by the school’s yard for student gatherings. Msgr. Gaddy, Our Lady Queen teachers, which were hung in The facility, designed by of Heaven Catholic Church each classroom. architect Randy M. Goodloe pastor, said. “They see a need A reception and tours of and built by Russell J. Stutes and then fill it. This new the new building followed.

Bishop Glen John Provost sprinkles holy water on crucifixes, blessing them before they are placed in each of the classrooms of the new Msgr. James M. Gaddy Building, which houses the middle school of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School December events during its recent dedication. at the Cathedral Second Annual Respect LAKE CHARLES -- Father cession a reception will be Success really means; The Rommel Tolentino, pastor held in Ave Maria Hall, on miraculous history of this ful- of the Cathedral of the Im- the southeast corner of Kirby ly Church-approved Marian Life Dinner on Jan. 13 maculate Conception, has an- and Bilbo streets. devotion; Why you have not nounced a number of events An Advent Parish Mission heard of Mary under this title LAKE CHARLES – The [email protected], or in the month of December at featuring Matthew Arnold, until now; and much more. Second Annual Diocese of [email protected] the Cathedral. a Catholic speaker, author, Come, discover the 400-year- Lake Charles Respect Life for more information. On Monday, Dec. 8, the pa- and host on the Radio Maria old message of restoration, Dinner, which aids Rachel’s Respectez la vie benefits a tronal feast of the Cathedral Network, will be Wednesday, and hope that Mary brought Vineyard, The Gabriel Proj- number of diocesan pro-life - Feast of the Immaculate Dec. 10. Arnold will talk about especially for those of us in ect, and diocesan youth pil- ministries, including Conception - will be celebrat- Mary’s role during the Advent grims to the National March Rachel’s Vineyard/Silent ed with a Solemn High Mass Season and in particular her the Church today! for Life, is Tuesday, Jan. 13, No More (healing abortion in the Extraordinary Form title Our Lady of Good Suc- A Pontifical Solemn Mass 2015 in the Buccaneer Room one weekend at a time/men at 5:30 p.m. Following the cess. Attendees will discov- in the Extraordinary Form, of the Lake Charles Civic and women do regret their liturgy a Marian Procession er: Our Lady’s centuries-old celebrated by Bishop Glen will wind its way through the prophecies and her promise John Provost, is set for Sun- Center. abortion); The Gabriel Proj- streets of Lake Charles and for the Church today; What day, Dec. 28 beginning at 5 Julia Holcomb, author of ect (making abortion unthink- at the conclusion of the pro- the title Our Lady of Good p.m. the memoir The Light of the able) and the Youth Pilgrims World – the Steven Tyler and traveling to March for Life in Julia Holcomb Story - will be Washington DC. the guest speaker. The book Rachel’s Vineyard/Silent Six attend St. Lazarus Grand Priory relates her relationship, be- No More is a weekend re- ginning at age 16, with Aero- treat program offered to men smith front man Steven Tyler and women who have been and the rebuilding of her life harmed by the abortion ex- meeting; two receive high honor perience. It is a safe place to following a forced abortion. Julia Holcomb MILWAUKEE - Six mem- When she was 16 years old, renew, rebuild and redeem bers of the Imperial Calca- she became the legal ward of respecting the life of unborn hearts broken by abortion sieu Delegation attended Tyler, lead singer of the rock children and strengthening and the retreats offer a sup- the Military and Hospitaller band Aerosmith and former the sanctity of marriage.” portive, confidential and Order of Saint Lazarus of American Idol judge. At age Holcomb is also an accom- non-judgmental environment Jerusalem Grand Priory of 17 and over five months preg- plished artist, having studied where women and men can America (GPA) Conference nant with Tyler’s first child, painting at the University express, release and recon- held recently. she barely survived a fire that of Houston and the Toronto cile painful post-abortive Representing the delega- burned their apartment. Academy of Realist Art. She emotions to begin the process tion were Delegate Archi- While still in the hospital specializes in iconography, of restoration, renewal and mandrite Herbert May (Se- recovering from smoke-inha- portraiture and landscape healing. nior Chaplain), Hospitaller lation, she was coerced into realism. Today, Julia is hap- The Gabriel Project pro- Nila Halloran (Officer), Sub- a horrific saline abortion. In pily married to her husband vides a 24-hour hotline Delegate and GPA Associ- the book, which is published of 30 years and together they staffed by volunteers as well ate Newsletter Editor COL on LifeSiteNews, she cred- have seven children. as spiritual and emotional (Ret.) John J. Halloran, Jr. its her faith in Jesus Christ Doors open at 6 p.m. , with support for unwed moth- (Knight), Protocol Officer and as the lifeline that helped silent auctions available for ers and those facing difficult GPA Newsletter Editor CAPT her rebuild her life after her bid, and dinner will be served pregnancies as well as baby (Ret.) Joe Hill (Knight), Lu- abortion trauma. at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Holcomb will items that the mother might cille Matthews (Officer) and speak at 7 p.m. Tickets are need. Paul Matthews (Officer). Ap- She writes, “I pray that $50 each and a table for eight For information on Ra- proximately 150 members Pictured, from left, are John Halloran, Grand RADM all those who have had abor- can be purchased for $400. chel’s Vineyard retreats and and guests attended the con- (Ret.) Ken Moritsugu, and Joe Hill. Halloran and Hill tions or have participated in received the Companionate of Merit in the rank of Grand any way in an abortion proce- Call 337-439-7400 for Caro- the Gabriel Project, call 337- ference, which included par- line Matt, e-mail: rachels. ticipants from Mexico and Officer, one of the highest honors that theO rder of Saint dure may find in my story, not 439-7400, Ext. 317. Canada. Lazarus presents for their pair’s years of service to the judgment or condemnation, Joe Hill and John Hal- Grand Priory of America as Editor and Associate Editor but a renewed hope in God’s loran each received one of of the group’s newsletter. steadfast love, forgiveness the highest awards that the manders Meeting and Nila of activities to include the In- and peace. Marriage and the GPA bestows on its members Halloran attended the Hospi- fant Welfare Center in Jeru- family are the building blocks - the Companionate of Merit tallers meeting. salem, Rising Star Outreach of all virtuous societies. I in the rank of Grand Officer. Members attended the , Hansen’s Disease Programs, pray that our nation may find The award was given for the GPA general session and the Leprosarium’s in Mexico, it’s way back to God’s plan by pair’s many years of service American Association of the Donate Life America, Project to the Grand Priory as the Order of Saint Lazarus, Inc. Hope for Tomorrow, Aleethie Editor and Associate Editor (AASL) meeting. The AASL Foundation, National Work- Catholic Calendar of the GPA Newsletter. is the charitable arm of the shop on Christian Unity, and During the meeting, Fr. GPA. Last year, donating others. 2015 publishing May attended the GPA Com- $267,665 to support a number dates announced LAKE CHARLES – The 2015 publishing dates of the Catholic Calendar, the month- ly publication of the Diocese of Lake Charles, have been announced. The Catholic Calendar is a six-page broadsheet insert in the American Press and remade to a single page for publication in the Southwest Daily News, the Beauregard Daily News, the Jennings Dai- ly News, and the weekly Cam- eron Pilot, generally on the third Friday of each month. The Pilot is published weekly on Thursdays. Historically, the Catholic Calendar has been published on Good Friday. Since in 2015 it does not fall on the third Friday, a special single page edition will appear in each of Father Roger J. Landry, right, shown here with the newspapers on April 3. Bishop Glen John Provost, served as the retreat Regular publication dates director for the recent retreat for the priests of the in the daily newspapers are Diocese held at Saint Charles Center. A priest of the January 16, February 20, Diocese of Fall River, Mass., Father Landry speaks March 20, April 17, May 15, widely on the thought of Pope John Paul II and on June 19, July 17, August 21, controversial and often misunderstood issues in T o honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Msgr. Irving A. DeBlanc, longtime September 18, October 16, No- Catholicism, especially in the realm of bioethics and pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Msgr. James Gaddy, the vember 20, and December 18. the convergence of Catholic teaching and popular current pastor, blessed Msgr. DeBlanc’s grave on the church grounds. This year’s Deadlines are three weeks culture. The topic at the priest’s retreat was Pope family picnic also honored Msgr. DeBlanc. The crowds sang Happy Birthday and prior to the date of publica- Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium - everyone enjoyed a birthday cake. tion. The Joy of the Gospel. Catholic Calendar Friday, November 21, 2014 5 How I found myself on Mount Kilimanjaro Five years ago, I had it all. I was the Agency Director for a Tanzania to climb the light I had a message from Alana, telling me she was okay and PR-firm, I had a beautiful apartment, and I was enjoying all highest mountain in that she missed me. When I stood on the roof of Africa just the pleasures of fleeting nature imaginable. I knew I was sup- Africa, Mount Kili- hours later I cried tears of joy, knowing she was safe and do- posed to be feeling on top of the world, but my heart was very manjaro. I thought Rickard ing well (perhaps the lack of oxygen played a role too, who restless. If this is it, I asked myself, if this is the meaning of surely at altitudes knows). Nevertheless, I found the answer I was looking for. On things, why does it feel like I’m stuck in an alley? of 20,000 feet some- Newman that mountain top by myself—but not alone— I came to realize I decided to make some dramatic changes in my life—after thing profound would that it is when we stop looking inward and instead direct our all, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and reveal itself to me, over and expecting a different result. So I quit my job, sold my something that would thoughts and actions outward that we find meaning. apartment, and gave away my possessions to travel the world move me closer to I took the first flight I could to London to meet Alana. Wear- for a year. I hoped to find the cure to my dissatisfaction, the meaning, happiness, and peace. I was also convinced that in ing hiking boots, unkempt facial hair, and the dust of Tanza- answers to my heart’s restlessness. order for a man to find himself he needs to be alone, so I made nia I walked into Harrods department store and bought an Three days into my “walkabout,” I met my future wife. I the choice not to join a group and trek on my own. engagement ring. Three months later, after introducing Alana was sleeping on a porch in a backyard in Brooklyn (a story As I scaled the mountain alone, my girlfriend was on a flight to my family, I proposed. for a different time), and when I woke up my bride was sitting from New York to London for work. I had told her to text me The mountain played its role, but I’m not certain it was in the window drinking her morning coffee. I’m glad I didn’t to let me know she was safe after she had arrived. But I didn’t necessary. Man cannot live without love and it’s only when he know God’s plans for us then—the pressure and expectations receive any text and I started to worry. I quickly became more encounters it and starts participating deeply in it that things would have overwhelmed the both of us. I had grand dreams preoccupied with checking my cell phone and finding good starts to make sense. It is the discovery of another person— where I was the sole protagonist; I imagined the content of my reception than exploring my soul and lapping up astonishing story dealt with feats and trials, not people and dialogue. scenery. the promise of intimacy—that takes us to higher places. My future wife, Alana, and I started dating, but I was still After five days of hiking, I had finally reached the final base ------trying to make sense of my life and—like many men before camp, preparing to summit. Just minutes before I set off to- Rickard Newman is the Director of Family Life and Pro-Life me—I decided that the answers to my most deep existential ward the peak, I turned on my ice cold phone with practically in the Diocese of Lake Charles since July 2014. He and his wife, questions could be found on a mountain top. So I traveled to no battery left, to check it one more time. To my absolute de- Alana, are the parents of two small children. Seminarians receive Fr. James Miles laid scholarships LAKE CHARLES – Two diocesan seminarians have to rest in Baltimore received scholarships to aid LAKE CHARLES – The lic Church. He was a mem- in the expenses of their for- Mass of Resurrection was ber of the faculty of St. Louis mational studies, according celebrated for the Rev. James Catholic High School for two to Bishop Provost. C. Miles, 69, a priest of the years and served as priest-in- Deacon Jay Alexius, in his Diocese of Lake Charles, charge for St. Jude Mission final year of theological study on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the in Dry Creek and St. Maurice at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Shrine of the Little Flower in Mission in Reeves until 1990. in Emmitsburg, Md., has been Baltimore, Md. He worked outside the awarded a partial scholar- Father Miles, who was diocese in Baltimore from ship by the Knights of Colum- ordained on May 19, 1978, 1990 in residence at a num- bus as well as two additional died on Friday, Oct. 24, in ber of parishes, including the Deacon Jay Alexius John Souder his residence in Opelousas. stipends - the Begley Schol- Shrine of the Little Flower, Interment was in Most Holy arship and the Best Scholar- funding. This is based on the to our diocese of seminaries until his recent return to Redeemer Cemetery in Bal- ship. needs of missionary dioceses with existing scholarships Opelousas. timore. John Souder, presently in in the United States and pays and endowments;,” Bishop Fr. Michael Champagne, A native of Baltimore, he his second year of theologi- 25 percent of his four year tu- Provost said. “We are also SJC, a member of the Commu- ition, room and board while grateful to the benefactors studied at St. Mary’s, Balti- cal formation at the Pontifi- nity of Jesus Crucified based at the Pontifical North Amer- for their generosity and our more; the Pontifical College Rev. James C. Miles cal North American College in St. Martinville, knew Fa- ican College. gifted seminarians for their Josephinum, Worthington, in Rome, will continue to ther Miles well. the poor and made long time “We can all see the benefit hard work.” Ohio; and at the University of “Father Miles was known friends wherever he served,” receive Val J. Peter Scholars Louvain, Louvain, Belgium. for his beautiful singing Fr. Champagne continued. Following ordination Father Miles served in the voice, which helped many “His strong devotion to Mary The next Catholic Calendar Dioceses of Lafayette and enter into the praise of God,” and the , especially Lake Charles as associate Father Champagne said. “Al- Blessed Francis Xavier See- pastor for Our Lady Queen ways generous with his time, los, was evident to all.” will be published December 19 of Heaven Catholic Church, he assisted the Cursillo and He is also survived by Our Lady of Good Counsel the Charismatic movement, many loving first cousins and Catholic Church, Our Lady among others, with his talks he will be greatly missed. In Help of Christians Catholic and confessions. lieu of flowers, donate to your Church and St. Henry Catho- “Fr. Miles had a love for local church in his name. ‘Pagan Christians’ go to church, but don’t put God first, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- composed of two groups, real ed Christians, “accustomed People who go to church on Christians and those who to mediocrity” is a danger for Sundays, but spend the rest were “enemies of the cross of all, he said. of the week cultivating their Christ,” the pope said Nov. 7 In the day’s first reading, attachment to money, power during his homily at Mass in Philippians 3:17-4:1, St. Paul and pride are “pagan Chris- the Domus Sanctae Marthae speaks of true Christians tians,” Pope Francis said. where he lives. having their “citizenship” in When St. Paul wrote his “Both groups were in the heaven, the pope said, while Letter to the Philippians, church together, they went “pagan Christians” are full the Christian community was to Sunday Mass, praised the citizens of the world. Lord and called themselves The way for someone to Christians,” he said, accord- check their spiritual nation- ing to Vatican Radio. But ality, he said, is to ask some Chesterton some of them were “worldly questions: “Do I like to brag? Christians, Christians in Do I like money? Do I like name only, with two or three pride?” Members of the staff of Villa Maria Retirement Center (including director JoAnn Niles Christian characteristics, but Or, he said, “Do you try to and Our Lady Queen of Heaven pastor Msgr. James Gaddy), volunteers, public figures, Conference nothing more. Pagan Chris- love God and serve others? and friends celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the facility on Friday, tians!” If you are meek, if you are Sept. 26, with a re-cutting of the ribbon outside the front door by Lake Charles Mayor Today, the pope said, humble, if you are a servant Randy Roach. Inside Msgr. Gaddy, Mayor Roach, Ms. Niles, and a number of others set March 7 “there are many of these. And of others, then you are on the we, too, must be careful not to right path. Your citizenship spoke about the late Msgr. Irving DeBlanc and his vision to provide for everyone in PONCHATOULA – The slip” into being Christians in papers are in order and they his parish – from conception to natural death. Villa Maria is the reality that came from name only. Being half-heart- are from heaven!” his minds eye. Msgr. DeBlanc would have been 100 years old this year and he was Chesterton Society of Baton fondly remembered by residents and visitors alike. Rouge is sponsoring the first Louisiana Chesterton Confer- ence - A Day with G.K. Ches- terton – on Saturday March 7, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Chesterton Hall on Chester- ton Square. Mass will follow the event for those who would like to attend. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Anyone would like to learn Charles, has asked that during the hurricane season of more about or who enjoys 2014 the people of the Diocese of Lake Charles pray the reading G. K. Chesterton, following prayer, composed in 1957 by The Most Reverend whose cause for sainthood Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bishop of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey: has recently begun, are invit- ed to attend. O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee Speakers at this first ever obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude. one-day Chesterton confer- You are still the Master of the land and sea. We ence held in the Southeast- live in the shadow of a danger over which we have ern United States, will in- no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, clude EWTN regulars can awake from its seeming lethargy, and overstep its Pearce, Dale Alquist, Kevin conventional boundaries, invade our land and spread O’Brien and Chuck Chal- chaos and disaster. berg. Chalberg who portrays During this hurricane season we turn to You, O Chesterton on the series The loving Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to Apostle of Common Sense that refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star airs on EWTN on Sunday eve- of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead nings. with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the Register online at http:// calamities common to this area and animated with a www.chestertonbr.com/loui- true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps One of the five Silver Roses traversing the United States and Canada on their way siana-chesterton-conference. of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem to the Dec. 12 handover by U.S. Knights of Columbus to Knights from Mexico came where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen. html or call Karen Hornsby at through St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton on Sunday, Nov. 2. Rev. Carlos Garcia, The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder 225-312-5824, if you have fur- pastor of St. Joseph, left, joined Larry Treibel, Assistant Deputy for the Diocese of Second Bishop of Lafayette Beaumont, who accepted the rose from Grand Knight Lamar Vincent, right, of Knights ther questions or want more of Columbus Counsel 6103 following the Mass. details. 6 Catholic Calendar Friday, November 21, 2014 Oustalet Memorial Courtyard at Saint Charles Center

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Bishop Glen John Provost led a Vespers Service during which he blessed the A.J.M. “Bubba” and Lena Mae Oust- alet Courtyard at Tabor Retreat House of Saint Charles Center. Also unveiled on Tuesday, Nov. 4, was the Peggy Chapman Oustalet Fountain at the site. The Oustalet family was a major contributor to the original capital cam- paign that allowed the facility to be built and later gifts made construction of the Marshwalk from the south side of Tabor Retreat House to the West Fork of the Calcasieu River a reality. The Chapman Oustalet fountain honors the memory of the late wife of Rick Oustalet. Pictured are scenes from the blessing and dedication, counter clock- wise from right, photo (1), Bishop Provost begins blessing the courtyard and fountain with Holy Water; in photo (2), attendees look for the memorial bricks they purchased to honor their loved ones and friends, deceased and living. Photo (3) shows Bishop Provost during Vespers with his master of ceremonies, Father Ruben Buller, right, 4 and at left, Father Don Piraro, Director-Emeritus of the Center and Father Whitney Miller, current director. Photo (4) shows the beauty of the fountain with its lights ablaze and the water flowing. Pope confirms retirement age of 75 for bishops, including in Curia VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- of offices of pontifical nomi- for example as an officer of the secretaries and bishops Rino Fisichella, 63, president matically ends when a person While all bishops offer to re- nation” was signed by Pope the national bishops’ confer- who fulfill other offices of pon- of the council for promoting turns 80, although he added sign at age 75, those who are Francis Nov. 3 and was to take ence. tifical nomination forfeit their new evangelization. that if the person is a member not cardinals and are working effect Nov. 5. The document also formal- office on the completion of In addition to fulltime staff of a congregation or council in the Roman Curia -- includ- Passionist Father Ciro ly restated the power of the their 75th year.” members, Vatican congrega- because of the main office he ing as presidents of pontifical Benedettini, a Vatican spokes- pope in a “fraternal dialogue” With the exception of the tions and pontifical councils holds, when he retires from councils -- automatically end man, said there was “nothing to request a bishop’s resigna- Congregation for Divine Wor- also have members who in- his main office his term as a their service on their 75th truly new” in the document, tion when he believes it is ship and the Sacraments, clude both the heads of other member of other congrega- birthdays, said a new docu- but it is a “strong re-proposal necessary, “after having made which was without a Vatican offices as well as car- tions and councils also ends. ment from Pope Francis. of existing norms.” known the reasons for such a when the papal document was dinals, bishops, priests, reli- ---- The ministry of a bishop The 1983 Code of request.” published, in early November gious and laity from around Copyright (c) 2014 Catholic in a diocese or in the Roman Law and the 1990 Code of Can- St. John Paul II’s 1988 con- all congregations were head- the world. Pope Francis reaf- News Service/U.S. Conference Curia requires a total commit- ons of the Eastern Churches stitution on the organization ed by a cardinal as were eight firmed that membership auto- of Catholic Bishops ment of energy, and anything -- already require most bishops of the Curia required all car- of the 12 pontifical councils. including age -- that decreases to submit their resignations at dinals and bishops working at The four non-cardinals the ability to dedicate oneself the age of 75; the pope is not the Vatican to submit offers of who head pontifical councils Did you know... fully to serving the church and required, however, to accept resignation at 75. However, in are: Claudio Ma- the faithful is a valid reason them. the 1988 document, only non- ria Celli, 73, president of the In 1234, Pope Gregory IX gave the papacy the final say over for offering to retire, said the The new document says cardinal “moderators and sec- council for social communi- whether a dead person, who was venerated locally, brief new document, released that when the pope accepts a retaries” of Vatican offices au- cations; Vincenzo Paglia, 69, could be officially recognized as a saint by the Church. by the Vatican Nov. 5. bishop’s retirement, the bish- tomatically retired at 75. president of the council for The text of “dispositions op automatically ceases to The new document says, the family; Zygmunt Zimows- What are the three steps to formal sainthood. Find out in regarding the resignation of hold any fixed-term office he “Non-cardinal heads of di- ki, 65, president of the council our next Catholic Calendar, published on December 19. diocesan bishops and holders may have on a national level, casteries in the Roman Curia, for health care ministry; and ? Diocesan Briefs..... Additionally, 50 boxes of food provided through local con- Streets in Lake Charles. Christ the King Procession at St. Joan of Arc tributions were also distributed. This year’s theme is based on the Gospel passage from OBERLIN – St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church will celebrate Clients assisted during the month included 34, housing; 31, John 4:7 – “Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” Reverend the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Archimandrite Herbert May, pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus with a Eucharistic Procession on Sunday, November 23rd, utilities; 11 medication; and seven, funerals. and Star of the Sea Catholic churches in Cameron Parish, will through the streets of Oberlin. Assistance in obtaining Transportation Worker Identifica- deliver the address. The procession will follow immediately after the 10 a.m. tion Credential cards (TWIC) was provided to 13 individuals The annual event is being planned by the Local Christian Sunday Mass. The public is invited to the holy Mass and the for employment purposes. Eucharistic Procession. The Procession will conclude with The total expenditure from Sept. 23 through Oct. 22 was Ecumenists group and is coordinated by the Military and Benediction in the church. $23,912.50. Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus, the Lake Area Ministers group, and by representatives of the Louisiana Interchurch Work of Human Hands sale Dec. 13-19 Sacred Heart clothing outreach Conference. LAKE CHARLES -- Christ the King Catholic Church is host- LAKE CHARLES -- Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church ing a Work of Human Hands sale just in time for the Christmas continues its outreach ministry for women in the area called December 40 Hours Devotion season, from Saturday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 19. “Gently Used Business & Dress Attire” This was done in an- LAKE CHARLES – Forty Hours Devotion to the Blessed On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14, the sale will take ticipation of job creation and hiring due to the growth of the Sacrament, praying for an increase in vocations to the priest- place in the parish hall following each Mass. Masses are 5 p.m. area in the future; hood in the Diocese of Lake Charles, will be in the East - on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. During Clothes can be donated or those in need can shop free for ery during December. the week, Dec. 15-19, stop by the office to shop during regular women’s business attire on the fourth Tuesday of each month Adoration at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond, hours - Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1024 Division Street, across from the former will be Sunday through Wednesday, Nov. 30 , 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. junior high building of Sacred Heart Catholic Drexel Catholic p.m.; Monday, Dec. 1, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 2, Christ the King Catholic Church is located at 7680 Gulf School. 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; and Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70607, near the Lake Charles Re- For more information, contact Deneen Sweet at gently- p.m. gional Airport. Call 337-478-0213 for more information. [email protected] Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur will be the next site Wednesday, Dec. 10, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Catholic Charities’ aid report Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service set Thursday, Dec. 11, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; and Friday, Dec. 12, LAKE CHARLES – Two-hundred ninety three boxes of food LAKE CHARLES -- Christians of every denomination are 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. provided through the United States Department of Agricul- invited to gather together to observe the annual Week of Monday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 18, Adoration will ture were distributed during October by Catholic Charities of Prayer for Christian Unity on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at take place at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Fenton Southwest Louisiana. 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, located at Pujo and Hodges from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day.