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Welcome , coadjutor for the Diocese of Alexandria

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop David P. Talley, auxiliary bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, to serve the people of the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, as coadjutor bishop to Bishop Ronald P. Herzog. Read more on page 3.

Bishop’s Golf Tournament raises more than $30,000 for seminarian education

Twenty-seven teams came out to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and to play a round of golf with friends at the annual Invitational Bishop’s Golf Tourna- Catch up with Jesus ment Oct. 10. More than $30,000 was raised. See pages 10-11. Students from St. Joseph Catholic School in Plaucheville wear their “Catch Up with Jesus” fall festival t-shirts for their school fair held Oct. 8-9. Schools and churches throughout the diocese have hosted fall fairs and festivals during October. See pages 12-13 for more celebrations during the month of October. PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY OCTOBER 17, 2016 Presidential election politics have sunk to an all-time low Critics say candidates need to step out of the gutter; focus on more pressing needs By Rhina Guidos dent. Catholic News Service In response, two members of the advisory group, Father (CNS) -- Christopher J. Hale, Frank Pavone, national director executive director for Washing- of Priests for Life, and Janet Mo- ton’s Catholics in Alliance for the rana, co-founder of the Silent No Common Good, said the Oct. 9 More Campaign, issued a state- debate was “an absolute embar- ment saying: “Aside from saying rassment to those of us who be- ‘no, and hell no,’ we want to issue lieve that politics can and a call of our own. The members serve the common good.” of Catholic Democrats should The people of the United resign,” they said, for supporting States deserve better than what the Democratic platform, “which they got in the second debate and undermines foundational aspects during this presidential campaign of church teaching.” season, he said, expressing hope “We do not condone lewd that the final debate in Nevada words or actions in anyone’s per- Oct. 19 will be better. sonal life, or any mistreatment EMBARRASSING PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE. Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic “While we’re stuck with the presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak during their Oct. 9 presidential town hall debate at Washington University in of women,” their statement said. vanity politics of small things, the St. Louis. (CNS photo/Jim Young, Reuters) “It is for that very reason that we nation is looking for serious dia- are even more concerned that the logue about the issues that mat- Democratic Party institutional- ter,” Hale said. ing the release of various video campaign chairman John Podesta debate that he “won’t defend” his izes morally offensive behavior, “We heard very little toward and audio recordings where he released Oct. 11 by WikiLeaks. party’s candidate. including abortion, homosexual that end. I hope the final debate is heard making lewd comments Giuliani, who said that as a The Boston-based group activity, and the depraved view will discuss a broader range of about women. Although married Catholic he understood contri- Catholic Democrats condemned of human sexuality that is put for- critical issues such as the dignity to his third wife at the time, he tion and the resolve to do better Trump’s comments in an Oct. 8 ward by Planned Parenthood.” of life, the scandal of poverty, made a comment about his desire after a person has done something press release and called on mem- Morana told Catholic News comprehensive immigration re- to sleep with a married woman. wrong, seemed like the lone po- bers of his Catholic advisory Service Oct. 11 that not only was form, and care for God’s creation, A few days later, Catholic litical voice defending Trump. group to resign. she “not quitting” the advisory among others.” beliefs were bashed as “back- Republican House Speaker Paul “As Catholics, we have a group but she planned to “work The debate started out with wards” and conservative Catho- D. Ryan, a Catholic, said he was special obligation to make our harder than before” to see Trump Donald Trump, the Republican lics were termed responsible for “sickened” by Trump’s comments voices heard when we see any in- elected, stressing that his “locker presidential nominee that former “an amazing bastardization of and withdrew his invitation from dividual use a position of power room banter” was not as harmful New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the faith” in one of the more than their first event together in Wis- to sexually exploit another,” said was defending, as defiant follow- 1,000 hacked emails from Clinton consin and said a day after the Steve Kruger, the group’s presi- See PRESIDENTIAL, pg. 5 appoints 17 new cardinals, three from the U.S.

(CNS) -- Pope Francis will apostolic to the beloved conclude the Year of Mercy by and martyred .” creating 17 new cardinals, includ- The last of the cardinals ing three from the United States: he named was Albanian Father Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of , an priest of the Chicago; Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Archdiocese of Shkodre-Pult, prefect of the new Vatican of- who will turn 88 Oct. 18. He had fice for laity, family and life; and moved Pope Francis to tears in Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin of 2014 when he spoke about his Indianapolis. 30 years in prison or forced labor Announcing the names of the under ’s militant atheistic new cardinals Oct. 9, Pope Fran- regime. cis said, “Their coming from 11 Ordained in 1956, he was nations expresses the universal- arrested on Christmas Eve 1963 ity of the church that proclaims while celebrating and was and witnesses the good news of sentenced to death by firing God’s mercy in every corner of Cardinals-designate Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, Joseph W. Tobin of Indianapolis and Kevin J. Farrell, prefect squad. He was beaten, placed the earth.” of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life, are the three new U.S. cardinals named by Pope Francis Oct. 9. (CNS for three months in solitary con- The new cardinals -- 13 of photos/ Paul Haring; Bob Nichols, Catholic Moment; Tyler Orsburn) finement, and then tortured be- whom are under the age of 80 and cause he refused to denounce the therefore eligible to vote in a con- church. He was eventually freed, clave to elect a new pope and four close of the Year of Mercy. Year of Mercy, the pope said. Father. Please pray for me.” but later arrested again and sent over 80 being honored for their The next day, Nov. 20, they Shortly after the pope’s an- The first of the new cardi- to a prison camp, where he was “clear Christian witness” -- will will join Pope Francis and other nouncement, Archbishop Tobin nals announced by the pope was forced to work in a mine for 18 be inducted into the in celebrating the feast tweeted: “I am shocked beyond Archbishop , who, years and then 10 more years in Cardinals Nov. 19, the eve of the of Christ the King and closing the words by the decision of the Holy the pope explained, “will remain sewage canals.

OCTOBER 17, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 3 Welcome Bishop David Talley! Pope Francis names Talley coadjutor bishop for the Diocese of Alexandria

Pope Francis has appointed gins this new appointment with background gives him a broad Bishop David P. Talley, auxiliary exceptional credentials.” view, he said. “I do know a faith bishop of the Atlanta Archdiocese, A Mass of Welcome will be across the spectrum,” he said. to serve the people of the Diocese held Nov. 7 at St. Francis Xavier Bishop Talley also received of Alexandria, Louisiana, as co- Cathedral in Alexandria. Seating a master’s degree in social work adjutor bishop to Bishop Ronald is limited to ticket holders from at the . For P. Herzog. The announcement throughout the diocese. a time before entering the semi- was made Sept. 21 by Bishop A native of Columbus, Geor- nary, he worked as a caseworker Herzog at the St. Joseph Catholic gia, Bishop Talley, 66, was or- in Atlanta’s Fulton County to pro- Center in Alexandria. dained a priest on June 3, 1989, at tect children from abuse. He stud- “I’m happy, I’m excited to the Cathedral of Christ the King, ied at St. Meinrad Seminary in St. be here in the Diocese of Alexan- Atlanta, by Archbishop Eugene Meinrad, Indiana, before ordina- dria,” said Bishop Talley during a Marino, SSJ. He earned a licen- tion, where he received a master meeting Sept. 21 with the priests tiate and doctorate in law of divinity degree. of the diocese. “I pray that I will from the Gregorian Pontifical Bishop Talley also currently be the bishop that I need to be for University in Rome, . serves as and direc- this diocese.” He has served in a number of tor of Priest Personnel and is a Atlanta Archbishop Wilton pastoral roles in the archdiocese, member of the Council of Priests D. Gregory said in a statement including as of three metro and the Committee for Ongoing that the pope has given the people Atlanta parishes, the archdioc- Formation. He serves on various of the Diocese of Alexandria a esan vocations director, the chan- committees for the U.S. Confer- “tremendous pastoral gift.” cellor of the archdiocese, and as ence of Catholic , such as “Bishop Talley is a servant of the Metropolitan the Catholic Campaign for Hu- minister of our Church, who is Tribunal. man Development, Special As- graced with extraordinary wis- He was named a of sembly Planning Committee, and dom, patience, kindness, and honor, with the title of monsi- the Secretariat of Child & Youth dedication. He developed those gnor, by Pope John Paul II in Protection Services. gifts as priest and bishop here in May 2001. On Dec. 17, 2012, he BISHOP DAVID TALLEY, an auxiliary bishop from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, As coadjutor bishop, Bishop the Archdiocese of Atlanta, where was named an auxiliary bishop of was in town Sept. 21 for the announcement of his being assigned to the Dio- Talley will assist Bishop Herzog, he always cared for our people as the Atlanta Archdiocese by Pope cese of Alexandria as coadjutor. After the short visit, he returned to Atlanta to working in harmony with him in a true minister of mercy and kind- Benedict XVI. complete projects and wrap up loose ends. A Mass of Welcome will be held governance of the Alexandria Di- ness,” said Archbishop Gregory. He became the first native- Nov. 7 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. Pictured behind Bishop ocese. A coadjutor bishop has the He added, “Thus he now be- born Georgian to serve as a bish- Ronald Herzog is Father Scott Chemino, vicar general; Bishop David Talley, right of succession, and so Bishop coadjutor bishop; and Father Chad Partain, chancellor. Talley will succeed Bishop Her- zog at the time of his retirement. Bishop Herzog has served the What is a op in the Atlanta Archdiocese his spiritual life, he said. Diocese of Alexandria as bishop when he was ordained on April 2, “All they can do is ask the since January 2005. Coadjutor Bishop? 2013. His episcopal motto is “He Lord for help. That simplicity The Alexandria Diocese, will give you a new heart.” and humility is where I think the consisting of 13 civil parishes, • A BISHOP is the head of a diocese in the . When he was director of vo- church should be—humble be- includes some 50 church par- There is only one bishop assigned to a diocese. cations, the archdiocese initiated fore God,” he said in an interview ishes, 22 missions and more than a cross-cultural immersion pro- in 2013. 44,000 Catholics. • Sometimes, when a diocese is so large, a single bishop gram for seminarians where they Bishop Talley was raised as “We will sorely miss him in may need the assistance of one or more AUXILIARY BISH- spent time living in El Paso, Tex- a Southern Baptist but has said the Archdiocese of Atlanta, even OPS. An auxiliary bishop is one who assists the bishop of a as, and in Juarez, Mexico, to learn he left the church as a teenager as we thank him sincerely for diocese in the duties of running a diocese. However, the final Spanish and be more knowledge- over the issue of racial segrega- sharing himself with us over these authority rests with the main bishop. able about Hispanic culture and tion. At Auburn University he met years, but we will gladly accom- more skilled at ministering in a Catholics and read the writings of pany him with our prayers and variety of communities. warmest best wishes as he starts • A COADJUTOR BISHOP is similar to the relationship be- Thomas Merton, which led him One of his roles in the arch- his service to Bishop Herzog and tween a retiring employee who’s training his replacement. to become Catholic. He was 24 diocese is as chaplain to the Dis- when he joined the church at St. to all of God’s people in the Dio- The coadjutor bishop has the same authority as the diocesan abilities Ministry. His experience Mary Church in Opelika, Ala. cese of Alexandria. May the Lord bishop, but isn’t the diocesan bishop… yet. The diocesan ministering among people with Family members remain watch over him and all those en- bishop is still the final authority. However, upon the resigna- disabilities, which began at his faithful Baptists, including a trusted to his pastoral care,” said tion or retirement of the first assignment, is key to brother who is a . That Archbishop Gregory. diocesan bishop, the coadjutor bishop automati- cally becomes the new diocesan bishop: no need A Special Edition of the Church Today to wait around for the usu- dedicated to Bishop David Talley, will be published Nov. 21 ally protracted process of finding a suitable replace- If you or your organization would like to purchase a color welcome/congratulatory ad in this special edition, ment. please call Joan Ferguson at 318-445-6424, ext 264. Deadline for ads is Thursday, Nov. 10 PAGE 4 CHURCH TODAY OCTOBER 17, 2016 Election results could put Hyde Amendment in jeopardy Hyde Amendment bans federal government from funding abortion through Medicaid

By Mark Pattison seen as the first significant victory Catholic News Service for the pro-life movement. Not only did it bar the use of federal (CNS) -- Most people who Medicaid funds to pay for abor- keep an eye on life issues know tions, it also banned the use of the shorthand about the Hyde federal funds to pay for the abor- Amendment -- that it bars the tions of women serving in the federal government from funding military outside the United States. abortions through Medicaid. In 1980, the U.S. Supreme Court But the amendment does upheld the Hyde Amendment as more than that -- although not constitutional. everything pro-lifers may wish it Today, while abortion oppo- could do -- and with the amend- nents still reject the notion that ment’s 40th anniversary Sept. 30 abortion on demand is settled law, just passed, it may do well to re- the Hyde Amendment itself is not member how it all came about. settled law. As a rider to congres- It was in 1973 that the Roe sional budget appropriation mea- v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton cases sures, it is subject to renewal with were decided by the Supreme each new federal budget. Court, which ruled that women “It’s been contentious all the could obtain abortions virtu- way through those 24 years I’ve ally on demand. From that point, been around Washington,” said politicians and citizens opposed Stupak, who joined a Washington to abortion in both parties were law firm after leaving Congress looking for ways to overturn the in 2011. He is still active with the decision, or at least place restric- Washington-based Democrats for tions on abortion. Life, and plans to write a book It was a time that “we didn’t The Hyde Amendment, which bars the federal government from funding abortions through Medicaid and which was about the history of abortion leg- know which part would claim passed 40 years ago on the back of a bipartisan consensus, was seen as the first significant legislative victory for the islation in Congress. to be the party of life,” said Mi- pro-life movement, but it has an uncertain future. In 1993, pro-lifers came up a chael New, a visiting professor of few votes short to renew the Hyde education at Ave Maria Univer- Democrat in the House of Rep- publican representing Chicago’s cratic gains in the House resulting Amendment, Stupak told CNS. sity, during a Sept. 29 anniver- resentatives, the amendment was northwest suburbs, was a member from public disgust over Repub- Planned Parenthood of Michigan sary observance in Washington developed by James Oberstar, a of the House Judiciary Commit- lican Richard Nixon’s resignation sued to release federal funds for sponsored by the March for Life freshman Democrat from Min- tee, and could see the amend- as president two years previously, abortion. The court ruled that, ab- organization. nesota. But because Oberstar was ment through to passage. Hyde Democratic votes were needed sent legislative guidance one way The bipartisan nature of the serving on what is now known as and Oberstar, Stupak told Catho- to ensure passage. Stupak said or the other, a federal agency’s Hyde Amendment is reflected in the House Transportation and In- lic News Service in an Oct. 5 Oberstar got Democrats who sat policy is equivalent to law, so this its origin. frastructure Committee, he didn’t telephone interview, were then on the Judiciary Committee to permitted the U.S. Department of According to Bart Stupak, have a path to shepherd the bill. co-chairs of the House Pro-Life vote for the amendment. Health and Human Services to who represented Michigan’s Up- However, another House Caucus. The rider passed Sept. 30, release Medicaid funds to pay for per Peninsula for 18 years as a freshman, Henry Hyde, a Re- Because of the huge Demo- 1976, on a 207-167 vote. It was abortions.

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Presidential election Continued from pg. 2 Louisiana State as Clinton’s abortion stance. She also called on people Proposed Amendments to forgive Trump, emphasizing (Information provided by PAR -- www.parlouisiana.org) that it is still the Year of Mercy and that he has apologized for his Proposed Amendment No. 1 statements. “Do you support an amendment to provide that the manner of ap- Morana emphasized that she pointment for the registrar of voters in each parish is as provided by was speaking only as a Catholic law and to require the qualifications of the registrar to be provided by woman in leadership and was not law?” representing the Silent No More Translation: A vote for would establish new qualifications stan- Campaign. dards for registrars and more public disclosure in their hiring process. Angela Flood, another mem- ber of Trump’s Catholic advisory Proposed Amendment No. 2 board, told CNS in an Oct. 11 “Do you support an amendment to authorize the postsecondary email: “I don’t condone or defend NOV. 8 education management boards to establish the tuition and mandatory Donald Trump’s past taped state- fee amounts charged by institutions under their supervision and man- ments that were released recently, in early October, where Trump be condoned or defended,” but agement, without legislative approval?” but I accept his apology.” sent a letter to Catholics gathered he also said that the Republicans Translation: A vote for would allow higher education boards to Flood, a former communica- there saying: “I will be there for were the only candidates who set tuition rates and fee amounts without legislative approval. tions director for the Archdiocese you. I will stand with you. I will would “defend the right to life” as of Washington who is currently fight for you” on pro-life and well as religious freedom. Proposed Amendment No. 3 other issues. In the debate, which was working for a consulting firm in “Do you support an amendment to eliminate the deductibility of Buckley, who is president sprinkled with assaults from both Virginia, said she hoped members federal income taxes paid in computing state corporate income taxes?” of the leadership conference as sides, Trump said: “I am look- of Catholic Democrats were simi- Translation: A vote for would eliminate the deduction for federal well as president and founder of ing to appoint very much larly outraged by leaked emails income taxes paid by corporations when calculating state income taxes Catholic Scripture Study Interna- in the mold of Justice Scalia,” from the Clinton campaign that while triggering a flat corporate tax rate of 6.5 percent. she described as “seething with tional, said she asked Clinton to when the candidates were asked disdain for us and our beliefs. also address the group, but her about their plans for nominating a Proposed Amendment No. 4 They should all be ashamed. I campaign declined the invitation. Supreme Court justice to replace “Do you support an amendment to authorize an exemption from ad va- don’t know how Catholic Demo- Buckley said she does not trust the conservative Catholic Jus- lorem property tax for the total assessed value of the homestead of an crats can condone such contempt Clinton and “would never support tice Antonin Scalia, who died in unmarried surviving spouse of a person who died while on active duty for our faith.” a candidate who promotes abor- February. It is a task that the next as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Louisiana Others also said they felt tion and same-sex marriage and president will have to undertake National Guard, or while performing their duties as a state police, law they had no other option but to threatens my religious liberty.” and one that is high in the mind of enforcement, or fire protection officer?” stick with Trump. Joseph Cella, founder of the many voters. Translation: A vote for would give surviving spouses of members “I think his comments are National Catholic Prayer Break- Clinton answered: “I want of law enforcement, military and fire fighters who died while on duty a utterly disgusting, but I have fast, who serves as a liaison be- a Supreme Court that will stick full property tax exemption on their home. no other choice than to vote for tween a Catholic advisory group with Roe v. 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By now you have all heard the event. All proceeds from this with God they had implored for the news of the appointment of a event go toward the education victory through the use of the Ro- a coadjutor bishop to our diocese. of our seminarians. I am happy sary! We made the announcement last ONE IN to report that more than $30,000 Pope Pius V instituted a new month. was raised for seminarian educa- Catholic feast day of Our Lady How fortunate we are to have THE LORD tion. Thank you! of Victory to commemorate the Bishop David Talley, an auxiliary On a final note, let me re- battle, which is now celebrated bishop from the Diocese of Atlan- Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog mind you about October being on Oct. 7 by the Catholic Church ta join our diocese! I look forward Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria the month of the Holy Rosary. as the feast of Our Lady of the to working with him. Throughout our faith history, the Rosary. A Mass of Welcoming will power of the Holy Rosary has If only we all understood the be held Nov. 7. Unfortunately, been evident. The Battle of Lep- power of the Rosary! because of limited seating at the For those who may not be cese. Again, welcome Bishop anto in 1571, when a small coali- May I remind you that during Cathedral, the event is closed to familiar with the term “coadjutor Talley! tion of European Catholic mari- the month of October, and every the public. However, I understand bishop” think of it as him being The annual Bishop’s Golf time states arranged by Pope Pius month for that matter, to pray the that Bishop Talley is a “people my “replacement in training.” Tournament was held last week V, decisively defeated the fleet of Rosary daily! person,” and I know that he is While I continue to serve the dio- (Oct. 10) and I am so proud and the Ottoman Empire near Greece, May you receive all the grac- anxious to get into the parishes cese these last six months before appreciative of the many people was important for several reasons. es of the Rosary this month and and schools and meet the people. my retirement, Bishop Talley will who made this popular event pos- But one of the most impor- always. I know that you will make him be here to assist me and serve in sible. From Sandi Tarver and tant reasons, was that it is the first feel as welcome as you made me the many events and functions Father Louis Sklar, who coordi- time the Catholic Church cred- feel when I first came to the dio- required of a bishop. I certainly nated the event, to the sponsors ited the victory of a battle to the cese. Welcome Bishop Talley! welcome his service in this dio- and golfers who participated in Virgin Mary, whose intercession Sainthood is far more achievable than winning the lottery

You may remember that fect either. But when saints fall, his mind, heart and soul to God, Powerball fever swept the na- they realize their mistake, atone thanks in part to the Letters of St. tion earlier this year because the for their sin, and move forward in Paul and the prayers of his moth- jackpot reached a whopping $1.6 the right direction. er, St. Monica. billion! Optimistic winner-wan- For instance, there’s St. So if you plan on standing in nabes stood in line for hours to Paul, who was responsible for line to buy a lottery ticket at some buy a ticket as the amount kept the murder of many early Chris- point, feel free. But also remem- getting bigger and bigger. tians before his dramatic conver- ber to turn your mind to the more The one fact everyone ig- sion experience on the road to achievable goal of sainthood. nored was that the likelihood of Damascus. And St. Augustine of As the old saying goes, “The winning was incredibly small Hippo led a life of arrogant pride pay may not be much, but the re- (though I guess that didn’t matter and immorality before offering tirement plan is out of this world.” to the three people who wound up splitting the prize). CBS News reported that you have a higher chance of getting CHURCH TODAY struck by lightning than winning Volume XLVII, No. 10 • October 17, 2016 the Powerball. Then, they added another statistic: you have a high- Guest Editorial P. O. Box 7417 • Alexandria, LA 71303 er chance at “achieving saint- by Toni Rossi, Director of Communications [email protected] 318-445-6424 hood” than winning the Power- The Christophers ball billion. Publisher: Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria It’s likely that CBS meant Editor: Jeannie Petrus, ext. 255; [email protected] being canonized a saint, like we While TV and movies have Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, Advertising: Joan Ferguson, ext. 264; [email protected] saw with Mother Teresa recently. often led us to believe that people the Lord is one; you shall love Circulation: Sandi Tarver, ext. 209; [email protected] But sainthood in general is far become angels when they die, the Lord your God with all your more achievable than winning the that’s more of an entertaining sto- heart, and with all your soul, and THE CHURCH TODAY (USPS 393-240) is published by the Catholic lottery because it’s not a game of rytelling device than actual theol- with all your mind, and with all Diocese of Alexandria, once a month, free of charge to members of luck; there’s actually choice in- ogy. Angels are actually spiritual your strength. The second is this, the parishes in the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana. Out of diocese volved, along with a good helping beings directly created by God. You shall love your neighbor as subscriptions are $20 a year. of God’s grace. Sainthood, on the other hand, is a yourself. There is no other com- As All Saints Day approach- state toward which everyone can mandment greater than these.’” The office is located at 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. es, it’s a good time to remem- strive. In other words, both faith and Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, LA. POSTMASTER: Send ad- ber what we Catholics believe In a broad sense, that road action are needed. They may not dress changes to The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. Box 7417, Alexandria, about the afterlife: namely, that to sainthood comes down to the always be easy to live out, but LA 71306 people who’ve died and made it way Jesus sums up the law of nurturing a relationship with God to heaven are considered saints. God in Mark 12:28-31: “One of through prayer and other means The CHURCH TODAY is a member of the Catholic Press Association. All of them, not just the ones the scribes came near and heard can help us along the way. And if Website: www.diocesealex.org who are publicly canonized. That them disputing with one another, we keep our eyes open, the grace To receive a free subscription, call 318-445-6424, ext 255 or e-mail means your mom, dad, grandma and seeing that [Jesus] answered we need will likely be there to [email protected] or grandpa could be a saint right them well, he asked Him, ‘Which help us, too. now and praying for you to join commandment is the first of all?’ No canonized saint was ever them some day. Jesus answered, ‘The first is, perfect, and we’ll never be per- OCTOBER 17, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 7 Saints of Today: Modern day saints canonized this century

Match the Saints listed below with the list of things each is most remembered for. A. She was the first native American to be canonized a saint.

Answers on page 18. B. A pope for more than 30 years, this saint is know for his devotion to and promotion of the Divine Mercy.

1.____ St. Mother Teresa C. A teacher herself, she is the patron saint of teachers.

2.____ St. Kateri Tekakwitha D. This Franciscan missionary, converted thousands in N. California, around what is now San Francisco.

3.____ St. Pope John Paul II E. The first U.S. bishop to become a saint and the founder of the first diocesan Catholic school system.

4.____ St. Pope John XXIII F. She spent her life helping the ‘poorest of the poor.’ Also founded the Missionaries of Charity.

5.____ St. Padre Pio G. This sister from Poland received visits from Jesus, who asked her to promote his Divine Mercy.

6.____ St. Maximillian Kolbe H. After having a vision of Our Lady of Guadalupe, her image was placed on his tilma.

7.____ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton I. This group of martyrs were mostly priests, who died during the Cistero War.

8.____ St. John Neumann J. This first American-born saint, founded Xavier University in New Orleans.

9.____ St. John Martin Moye K. This husand and wife duo were the parents of St. Terese of Liseiuex.

10.____ St. Faustina Kowalski L. This pope initiated Vatican II and spearheaded its reforms.

11.____ St. Katherine Drexel M. A priest saint from the island of Hawaii, who contracted leprosy while working in the colony in the 1870s.

12.____ St. Josemaría Escrivá N. This saint gave up his life to save another while a captive in a WWII concentation camp, Auschwitz.

13.____ 120 Chinese Martyrs O. A sister saint from the island of Hawaii, who worked with Father (St.) Damien in the leoprosy colonies.

14.____ 25 Mexican Martyrs P. This Canadian saint, who cured the sick, attributed his healing power to his strong devotion to St. Joseph.

15.____ St. Juan Diego Q. This priest is the founder of the Sisters of Divine Providence.

16.____ St. Andre Bessette R. This large group of martyrs died between 1648 and 1930; most during the Boxer Rebellion in 1900.

17.____ St. Marianne Cope S. This saint was most famous for exhibiting the stigmata most of his life.

18.____ St. Damien of Molokai T. Spanish priest who founded Opus Dei, and taught that everyone is called to holiness.

19.____ St. Junipero Serra (Answers on page 18)

20.____ Sts. Louis & Zelle Martin PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY OCTOBER 17, 2016 Wearing cassocks is a sign of Christ’s love for the world

By Jeannie Petrus speaks to the heart of the people. CT editor The 33 buttons represent the 33 years of Christ’s Earthly life. When Father Louis Sklar, di- The five buttons on either side rector of Vocations sent me this of the sleeve symbolize the five picture of four of our seminarians wounds of Christ. at the Pontifical College Josephi- On a blog by Matthew Rich- num in Columbus, Ohio, my first ardson, who was writing about thought was that they looked like the seminarians, he commented: young . “The cassock is not just a On Sept. 25, the cassocks cloth priests, , or semi- of four of our seminarians at the narians wear “just for the heck of PCJ were blessed during a special it”, but it is a sign. It is a sign of Mass and the young men allowed Christ’s love for the world. It is a to wear them for the first time sign of “esteemed soldiers” who since entering the seminary. They try to lead us all to victory. are called “house cassocks” and “Gustave Flaubert, a famous are worn only for formal events French author, once said, “The and liturgical celebrations. true poet for me is a priest. As On most Catholic seminary soon as he dons the cassock, he campuses, the accepted attire must leave his family. for seminarians attending formal “The priest, or seminarian, events or liturgical celebrations is must leave his family for the sake a white shirt and black pants. ALEXANDRIA SEMINARIANS at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, received their “house cas- of protecting and leading God’s In year two, however, on socks” Sept 25 during a special Mass. Second-year seminarians receive these cassocks as a symbol of “leaving their children. He symbolically accepts what some call “Cassock Day,” family” for the sake of guiding and protecting God’s children. Pictured are (left to right) Chase Masters, Matthew Bonner, this task by putting on the cas- seminarians receive the “house Derrick Rials, and Luke LaFleur. sock. He is now an “esteemed sol- cassock” for the first time during dier” for Christ and His Church.” a special Mass at the seminary. -- www.seminarianparents.com Each seminary has thier own tons, and satin sash. At the North The cassock is one of the rite. It remains an option to this Think about that the next color of dress. At the Pontifical American Pontifical College in most recognizable symbols of the day and many priests continue time you see a seminarian or a College Josephinum, the cassock Rome, the cassock is blue with Catholic priesthood and is the or- to wear the cassock as a visible priest wearing a cassock. is black, with crimson trim, but- crimson trim. dinary garb of priests in the Latin sign because they believe it still

Seminarian Burses

September Donations

Father Peter Kuligowski ...... $25.00 Father Peter Kuligowski Burse Knights of Columbus Council 9217 ...... $25.00 Father Adrian L. Molenschot Burse Mrs. Joy Broussard...... $50.00 Milburn Broussard Burse Ms. Dovie Testa...... $100.00 Monsignor Steve Testa Burse Bayou Chateau Nursing Center...... $100.00 Floyd J. LaCour, Sr. Burse Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schupbach...... $200.00 Monsignor Steve J. Testa Burse Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Miller...... $200.00 Father Daniel Corkery Burse YARD OF THE MONTH. The Vidalia Garden Club chose Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Vidalia as “The Yard of the Month” for September. Thanks to parishioners Tab Dore’, Charlotte Watson and Cathy Metcalf, who maintain certain Total...... $750.00 areas of the grounds, and to paid employees, Margaret Hawkes and Martina McGehee, who mow and care for all the re- maining beds on the grounds. The front canopy of the church was also recently completed. Its construction funds were provided to the Society and Men’s Club for use on their 2016 projects by parishioners Lloyd and Karen Songe. OCTOBER 17, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 9 St. Rita recognizes its volunteers for service

Father Craig Scott, pastor of St. Rita parish, recognized Mrs. Jackie Haskins as Volunteer of the Year at St. Rita Church Sept. 25 during the Volunteer Luncheon. Mrs. Haskins serves in many ministries such as , sac- ristan, Bereavement Committee, to the shut ins and she is the longest serving member of the choir. Thank you for all of your many years of service! Father Scott also recognized Sister Nell Murray MSC and Mrs. Melva Villard for 25 years of service (employ- ment) at St Rita Church on Sept. 25 at the 11 a.m. Mass. Sister Nell is the director of religious education and Melva is the director of music.

Judges, attorneys attend annual Red Mass The annual Red Mass was celebrat- ed Sept. 23 at St. Francis Xavier Ca- thedral by Bishop Ronald Herzog. Father Bruce Miller was the homilist. Nine judges and numerous attorneys and other legal professionals attend- ed the special Mass. The name is derived from the red worn by the priests at the Mass, symboliz- ing the tongues of fire that represent the Holy Spirit. In ancient days, too, the robes of judges were red. The Mass invokes a blessing and guid- ance in the administration of justice.

White Mass D i o c e s e of A l e x a n d r i a ST. JOSEPH STUDENTS ATTEND FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS RED MASS. Fifteen students from St. Joseph School in Plaucheville at- Saturday, Oct. 22 • 9:30 a.m. tended the Red Mass held Sept. 23 St. Francis Xavier Cathedral at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.

The annual White Mass will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria. The White Mass is celebrated annually in the Catholic Church for all healthcare professionals. The Mass requests guidance from the Holy Spirit for all who provide comfort and healing to the sick. Medical profession- als are asked to wear their scrubs or other medical clothing to the Mass. The public is also invited.

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KRAMER FUNERAL HOME TEAM -- FIRST PLACE GROSS. Members of the team are Corky WESTERN AUTO TEAM -- FIRST PLACE PEORIA. Members of the team are Craig Pujol, Scott Yates, Charlie Weems, Gentry Mangum, and Frank Brame. Pousson, Frank Giglio, and Lawrence Mayeaux.

SACRED HEART OF PINEVILLE -- 2ND PLACE GROSS. Members of the team are Jimmy CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES #1 TEAM -- 2ND PLACE PEORIA. Members of the team are Andy Slater, Billy Brooks, Dennis Vicknair, and Ronnie Kaiser. Anderson, Alex Castaneda, Ethan Garrett, and Tom Slayter.

FIRST FEDERAL TEAM -- 3RD PLACE GROSS. Members of the team are Justin Lachney, Sam GARY DeBLIEUX TEAM-- 3RD PLACE PEORIA. Members of the team are Jeffrey Thomas, Spurgeon, Nolan Spillers, and Justin Lowe. Gerard F. Thomas III, Robert Thomas, and Gary Steven DeBlieux.

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BISHOP’S Team SPONSOR: Sponsors

Christus St. Frances KC #2975 - St. Michael the Cabrini Hospital Archangel Assembly KC #4156 -- St. Michael the Platinum Chalice Archangel Council Sponsors: Jamie Curley/Rob Antoon Gold Law Firm Southern Chevrolet St. Anthony of Padua E. L. Gremillion & Son Catholic Church - Bunkie

KLAX-TV Financial Solutions Group Sabine State Bank Gold Chalice Immaculate Heart of Mary Sponsors: Church -- Tioga Western Auto Upton, Draughon & Bollinger Northwestern Hills Golf Course BISHOP’S GOLF TOURNAMENT. It was a beautiful day for golfers who participated in the annual Bishop’s Golf Tour- Kramer Funeral Home -- Natchitoches nament Oct. 10 at Oakwing. Twenty-seven teams participated to raise money for the 12 seminarians who are currently in four seminaries this fall. Pictured above are seven of the seminarians and Father Louis Sklar, director of Vocations. Lacy B. Shaw Kinetix Broadband Brad Gadel, APLC Pat Williams Construction, LLC Afco Industries, Inc.

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Team DeBlieux Hole Sponsors First Federal Bank Kyrle’s Inc. Red River Bank Payne, Moore & Herrington Reed/Davis Sabine Bank Emerie Dupuy All photos by Elizabeth Shaw Pictures can be viewed in a Photo Gallery at www.diocesealex.org

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HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC CHURCH 5K RUN/1-MILE WALK WINNERS. Holy Ghost Catho- lic Church in Marksville held a 5K Run/1-mile Walk on Saturday, Oct. 1. Jamie Ducote won first place in the 5K run and Father Abraham Var- ghese, pastor of Holy Ghost, won first place in the 1-mile walk. Pictured are (at right) the winners and the vol- unteers; (bottom left) the volunteers; and (bottom right) the winners.

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ST. FRANCES CABRINI CELEBRATES FEAST OF ST. THERESE OF LI- SIEUX. The students from St. Frances Cabrini School celebrated the Feast of St. Therese Lisieux (Little Flower) Sept. 30 by the children bringing roses to place before a statute of St. Therese. (Bottom left) Kadence and Kinsley Swart carry their roses into church.

Sacred Heart School held its annual Living Rosary, honoring Our Blessed Mother on October 7. It was under the direction of Mrs. Amanda Lacombe, religion teacher. Partici- pants reciting the prayers of the Ro- sary, stood on stones reflecting the beads of the Rosary that go around the grotto. PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY OCTOBER 17, 2016

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL STUDENTS (Bunkie) in Mrs. Susan Pickett’s second grade class take turns preparing the ground for a vegetable garden at the SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR. Joe Thompson and Donald Buckley, the Self Defense Ministry from Sacred Heart in Pin- school. With the help of the Food Bank eville, were asked to present a one-day seminar to Sigma Alpha Iota from Northwestern State University. The seminar of Central Louisiana’s Good Food Proj- offered some basic knowledge of what to look out for and some things that might help in defending themselves in a ect, the vegetables grown in the garden bad situation. will be used by the school.

ST. MARY’S 7TH GRADE QUALIFIERS FOR DUKE TIP. 7th grade Duke Tip is an opportunity for students who have a qualifying score on a standardized test to take the ACT or SAT early. Duke Tip offers these students many opportunities and programs to challenge them and further their education.To qualify for Duke Tip, the student must score in the 95th percentile in one of the following categories: English, Reading, Math and Science.Opportunities like this are the reason we encourage all students to try hard on standardized testing. Through dedication and hard work, you can open many doors for your future.

HOLY SAVIOR MENARD has a new electronic message board, thanks to the proceeds from last year’s car raffle. The new message board will announce athletic schedules and dates, academic calendar dates, and other events.

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St. Anthony School cheerleaders for the 2016-17 school year ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT WINNERS. St. Joseph School hosted its 15th Annual Lynn St. Romain Golf Tournament at Gator Grounds in Bunkie on Saturday, Sept. 10. This was a very successful event with 15 (four-man) scramble teams playing. The winners of the championship flight were (pictured above) Davis Steele, Dexter Steele, Lance Reed, and Dustin Veneable. The 1st Place Flight Winners (pictured below)

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit St. Joseph School athletics.

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL VS. SACRED HEART SCHOOL. St. Anthony Junior High School of Bunkie brings home a win, 40-8, against Sacred Heart Junior High in Moreauville on Sept. 14. Bunkie Head Coach is Barry Lacombe and assistant coaches are Will Bain, Jeff Dodds and Scotty Thomason.

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Knights of Columbus host pajama party for St. Mary’s residents

Volunteers from Knights of Columbus Councils 1134 and 3200 teamed up Sept. 21 to host a pajama party and BBQ dinner for the residents of St. Mary’s Residential Training Center. Participants were able to put on their favorite PJs and dance the evening away.

Pictured at right are residents doing the “bunny hop.” Pictured at far right is Fa- ther Dan Cook and some of the KCs.

HOLY CROSS WELCOMES FOCUS MINISTRY! The NSU FOCUS Missionary Team have arrived at Holy Cross in Natchitoches and have begun a peer ministry of evangelization with the students at Northwestern State Uni- versity. Thanks to the support from Holy Cross parishioners who reno- vated the adjacent two-story home, where the evangelization team mem- bers are housed. Pictured are NSU FOCUS Missionary Team with Fr. Marc Noel, pastor -- Monica Shulz, Abby Harmann and Sergio Espinoza.

ST. JULIANA SCHOLARSHIPS. Mr. Levator Boyd of the Epsilon Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., presents Tarus Tolbert and Allen K. Lee II with a $1,000 scholarship, after Mass at St. Juliana Church in Alexandria. Both stu- dents are freshmen at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Congratulations! OCTOBER 17, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 17

OLPS CELEBRATES THE FEAST OF THE HOLY ROSARY. Father Dan O’Connor, pastor Students in grades 2-6 processed in the streets (while praying the Rosary) to the Church, where of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, leads the Rosary procession of OLPS studnets Oct. 4. Benediction and Marian prayers were prayed.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS. Thanks to the community and parents of students, St. Joseph School in Plaucheville was able to put a new roof on the gym, add two new water fountains in the gym, and do some dirt work on the baseball field. Special thanks to Kyle Link, Paul DeSoto and Doni Gauthier who are all parents of SJS students.

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In case of in- • Hardwood Floors • Reseal Tile Floors clement weather, the Rosary will be Ph: (318) 563-4753 • Cell (318) 305-0241 318-876-3174 prayed in the church. PAGE 18 CHURCH TODAY OCTOBER 17, 2016 Is Halloween a satanic holiday or a fun night of trick-or-treating? By Jeannie Petrus Christmas and Halloween, which CT editor were revived largely by German Catholic (in the case of Christ- As a kid, I can remember the mas) and Irish Catholic (in the thrill of trick or treating in the case of Halloween) immigrants in neighborhood near Our Lady of the 19th century. Prompt Succor School, for a night of Halloween fun. Commercialization Almost every house on the Continued opposition to Hal- block had their lights on, wait- loween was largely an expres- ing for the neighborhood kids to sion of anti-Catholicism (as well knock on their door and shout as anti-Irish prejudice). But by “trick or treat!” the early 20th century, Hallow- The highlight of the night een, like Christmas, was becom- was always the last stop of the ing highly commercialized. Pre- night. Dad would pile all of us made costumes, decorations, and seven kids into the station wagon special candy all became widely and drive us to Bishop Greco’s available, and the Christian ori- house on Jackson Street for the gins of the holiday were down- best treats ever! played. It was Bishop Greco who The rise of horror films, and shook our hands and personally especially the slasher films of the placed an ENTIRE bag of Her- late 70’s and 80’s, contributed shey minatures into our treat bag! to Halloween’s bad reputation, Because of this, I always HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREATING is actually a 1,300-year-old Christian tradition. as did the claims of putative Sa- equated Halloween with that spe- tanists and Wiccans, who created cial memory of Bishop Greco. a mythology in which Halloween I figured if Bishop Greco was a been celebrated since the early In Celtic peasant culture, even Hell becomes more thin, and had been their festival, co-opted part of this fun annual tradition, it 8th century, when they were in- however, elements of the harvest the souls in Purgatory (ghosts) later by Christians. must be a good thing! stituted by Pope Gregory III in festival survived, even among and demons can be more readily Still, every year a debate Rome. (A century later, they were Christians, just as the Christmas seen. Thus the tradition of Hal- 2nd Anti-Catholic attack rages among Catholics and other extended to the Church at large tree owes its origins to pre-Chris- loween costumes owes as much, By the late 1990’s, many Christians: Is Halloween a satanic by Pope Gregory IV.) tian Germanic traditions without if not more, to Christian belief as Catholic parents, unaware of the holiday or merely a secular one? being a pagan ritual. to Celtic tradition. anti-Catholic origins of the at- Should Catholic children dress up Pagan Origins of Halloween tack on Halloween, had begun 1st Anti-Catholic attack like ghosts and goblins? Is it good Despite concerns among Combining Celtic & Christian to question Halloween as well. for children to be scared? some Catholics and other Chris- The Celtic elements included The current attacks on Hal- Their concerns were elevated Lost in the debate is the his- tians in recent years about the lighting bonfires, carving turnips loween aren’t the first. In post- when, in 2009, an article from a tory of Halloween, which, is actu- “pagan origins” of Halloween, (and, in America, pumpkins), Reformation , All Saints British tabloid sparked an urban ally a Christian celebration that’s there really are none. The first at- and going from house to house, Day and its vigil were suppressed, legend that Pope Benedict XVI almost 1,300 year old. tempts to show some connection collecting treats, as carolers do and the Celtic peasant customs had warned Catholics against between the vigil of All Saints at Christmas. But the “occult” associated with Halloween were celebrating Halloween. Even Christian Origins of Halloween and the Celtic harvest festival of aspects of Halloween—ghosts outlawed. Christmas and the tra- though there was no truth to the “Halloween” is a name that Samhain came over a thousand and demons—actually have their ditions surrounding it were simi- claim (see Did Pope Benedict means nothing by itself. It is a years after All Saints Day became roots in Catholic belief. Chris- larly attacked, and the Puritan XVI Condemn Halloween? for contraction of “All Hallows Eve,” a universal feast, and there’s no tians believed that, at certain Parliament banned Christmas details), alternative celebrations and it designates the vigil of All evidence whatsoever that Greg- times of the year (Christmas is outright in 1647. In the North- became popular and remain so to Hallows Day, more commonly ory III or Gregory IV was even another), the separating earth eastern United States, Puritans this day. known today as All Saints Day. aware of Samhain. from Purgatory, Heaven, and outlawed the celebration of both Source: catholicism.about.com (“Hallow,” as a noun, is an old English word for saint. As a verb, it means to make something holy SAVE up to 40% with or to honor it as holy.) All Saints Day, November 1, is a , and both the feast and the vigil have

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October 21 exandria Zoo (3016 Masonic Drive). This family-friendly 8 a.m., followed by a day of entertainment, local perfor- Taste of Creole Night Halloween experience is three nights of Spooktacular, mances, and the Queen’s Ball at 8 p.m. On Saturday, the St. Juliana Church, Alexandria scare-free fun! Enjoy Halloween activities for kids at the vendors open at 8 a.m. followed by the Grand Louisiana Festival Plaza, photo ops, and sweets and treats along the Pecan Festival Parade at 10 a.m. Starting at noon, the car- trick or treat trail through the Alexandria Zoo. Admission nival opens, and the day is full of fun, food, and entertain- St. Juliana will host the 12th annual Taste of Creole is $7 per person -- cash only. ment. A street dance will be held at 5 p.m. and fireworks Night on Friday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Church Activity at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, the fun continues until 6:30 p.m. Bldg. (900 Daspit St, Alexandria). Join us for a night of Join us for a weekend of fun. No admission charge. Creole food tasting, entertainment, and fun for the whole October 28 Tales Along the Bayou-Ghost Stories family. Tickets are $15 per person. November 19-20 at Kent House, Alexandria Cabrini Sanctuary Society Christmas Shoppe October 22 Cabrini Fest, Alexandria Hosted by the Rapides Parish Library, this free family event will feature stories for the little kids at 6 p.m. then, The St. Frances Cabrini Sanctuary Society will host after a short intermission, the scary stories for older kids its annual Christmas Shoppe Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 This day of fun at St. Frances Cabrini School is from a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a day of activities like rock will start at 7 p.m. While we do not require small chil- dren to leave for the second part we do encourage it due in the parish Activities Building. Complete your Thanks- wall climbing, zip line, obstacle course, bingo, carnival giving menu from a great selection of homemade frozen games, lots of good food, music, entertainment throughout to the scary nature of some of the stories. Candy, snacks and concessions will be available for sale or you can bring casseroles and desserts, or choose some of your Christmas the day, a talent show and more. Jambalaya dinner begins gifts from the large selection of arts and crafts. at 5 p.m. Cenla Brass Band at 6 p.m. LSU game will be your own picnic dinner. Join us for a great evening of Ghost Story Tales Along the Bayou! On Sunday, lunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. - 1 playing on a big screen TV. p.m. Tickets for an $800 BBQ pit are $5 for 1 or $10 for 3. The drawing will be held Nov. 20. October 26 October 29 Trunk or Treat St. Rita Mini Fall Festival, Alexandria Sacred Heart Church, Pineville What better way to celebrate Halloween early than at- tending the St. Rita Mini Fall Festval Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. Sacred Heart’s Annual Trunk or Treat will be held - 8:30 p.m. at the church in Alexandria. Our famous “St. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the Activities Building parking lot. Rita” Chicken & Sausage Gumbo will be served begin- We are asking for volunteers to decorate their trunk and ning at 4 p.m.,-- $6 a bowl. A costume contest for children donate some candy and time for the evening! Trunks need will be held at 5 p.m. and the carnival and Bingo will be to be set up in time for our children to be Trunk or Treat- held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.. Trunk or Treat will be spon- ing by 5:15 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best costume sored by St. Rita Youth. Donations are being accepted for in different age categories. If you would like to participate the Country Store and the Sweet Shop only. Call 445- as a volunteer or make a please contact Melanie 7141 ext 214 for further information. Dupre’ Delahoussaye at 318-613-6959 or cajunladee65@ att.net. November 4-6 October 27-29 Louisiana Pecan Festival, Colfax Zoo Boo, Alexandria Join us in Colfax, La. for the 48th annual Louisiana Pecan Festival. The weekend starts Friday morning with Join in the fun at Central Louisiana’s biggest Halloween the Blessing of the Crops at 7:30 a.m. Vendors open at extravganza Oct. 27-29 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Al- PAGE 20 CHURCH TODAY OCTOBER 17, 2016 Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children is definitely ‘peculiar’

By John Mulderig Catholic News Service MOVIE NEW YORK (CNS) -- Di- rector Tim Burton is on his home REVIEW turf with the gothic fantasy Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (Fox). biological one are trotted out yet While his adaptation of Ran- again. Jake discovers that he, too, som Riggs’ 2011 novel is mildly is a “peculiar,” and receives from entertaining, however, it’s hob- Miss Peregrine and her kids the bled by an overly complicated love and attention good-hearted premise and by the head-scratch- but ineffectual Frank has always ing implications of time travel. failed to deliver. Bridging the film’s two set- While too scary for tots -- tings, present-day Florida and one scene shows Barron and his the Britain of the 1940s, is kindly evil cohorts feasting on gouged- grandfather Abraham ‘Abe’ Port- out eyeballs -- “Miss Peregrine” man (Terence Stamp). As a boy is generally well suited for their during World War II, Abe had older siblings, many of whom been sent from his native Poland will likely appreciate its macabre to a remote island off the coast of elements. There’s mayhem aplen- Wales where he had found a ref- ty, but it’s almost all bloodless. uge in the institution of the title. Accordingly, only the occasional Though he has a frayed re- touch of slightly vulgar language, lationship with his son, Frank together with a couple of lapses (Chris O’Dowd), Abe and his Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Director Tim Burton’s gothic fantasy Miss Peregrine’s where the Second Commandment grandson, Jake (Asa Butterfield), Home for Peculiar Children stars Eva Green as Miss Peregrine, Asa Butterfield as Jake and Ella Purnell as Ella. While is concerned, will raise a red flag are the best of friends, and Abe this film is probably too scary for tots, Miss Peregrine is generally well suited for their older siblings, many of whom will for parents. delights in regaling Jake with tales likely appreciate its macabre elements. (CNS photo/Fox photo) The film contains much styl- of the otherworldly goings-on he ized violence with minimal gore, experienced at Miss Peregrine’s some disturbing images, at least (Eva Green) establishment. As he in the fall of 1943 over and over Victorian mansion. (Samuel L. Jackson), familiar one use of profanity, a milder oath gets older, though, Jake becomes again. Each evening, we learn, As Jake falls for Emma Hollywood tropes about the value and a few crass terms. skeptical about Abe’s yarns, to they magically reverse time at (Ella Purnell), a girl who can of being different from every- The Motion Picture Associa- the detriment of their bond. precisely the moment a Luftwaffe float through the air, and battles one else and substituting a self- tion of America rating is PG-13 Following Abe’s mysterious bomb is about to obliterate their an eyeless villain named Barron selected family for an inadequate -- parents strongly cautioned. death, which seems to be linked to his past, Jake convinces Frank to take him to Wales where he hopes to learn the truth about grandpa’s childhood. Once there, Jake enters the “time loop” which allows Miss Peregrine and her charges -- all of them endowed with paranor- mal gifts -- to live the same day Deepwater Continued from pg. 21 Hudson said. “I always thought it was an oil rig, so the oil would be pumped out. So when it caught fire…” When Wahlberg was con- sidering the project, his New Or- leans friends cautioned him, if he did it, he must get it right. He received his validation at the premiere when families of the victims approached him with “tears in their eyes, with tears of joy that finally their loved ones were honored and recognized in a way that they had hoped. That was special to me.” OCTOBER 17, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 21 Wahlberg, Hudson discuss deep well of New Orleans faith

By Christine Bordelon cious to re-live her experiences to Clarion Herald help Hudson play her in “Deep- water Horizon.” A true story with real heroes “For Felicia, the greatest is how the Deepwater Horizon thing she said was, ‘Minutes felt movie now in local theaters is be- like an eternity,’” Hudson said. ing billed. “Sometimes you’re working on On a press junket Sept. 20, projects, and you do have to reach the morning after the movie pre- the deep, dark dregs of your life miere at the Orpheum Theater in and say, ‘OK, I have to pull this New Orleans, actors Kate Hud- out.’ But for something like this, son and Mark Wahlberg shared when you are a parent and you thoughts on what they learned really love the people, that fear of Louisianans while portraying actually sits more on your sleeve real-life rig survivors Mike and than you think. Felicia Williams affected by the “So when we were shooting 2010 oil rig explosion in the Gulf those scenes with Pete (Berg), I of Mexico, 41 miles off the Loui- could step in the shoes and relate siana coast. to it – to what that must feel like MARK WHALBERG in Deepwater While the film could have when you are trying to protect Horizon, now playing in theatres. been centered on the environmen- your child from something that is tal aspect of one of the world’s happening, that you are not sure largest man-made disasters, di- is happening, but all of a sudden it time, have been through quite a rector Peter Berg – like Wahlberg feels like your whole life is about lot,” Wahlberg said. “And, to see and Hudson – thought that the to fall apart. I get chills thinking that they still have a lot of hope, media had covered that angle, about that because, unfortunately, joy and faith is very inspiring.” and adapted Matthew Michael it happens way too often to fami- “And, New Orleans just Carnahan and Matthew Sand’s lies. It’s that in a flash, your life feels like this amazing city just screenplay for a film concentrat- could change completely. We are filled with so much culture and so ing on the “human courage and very resilient, but we’re also mor- much passion, and it’s taken such human spirit to triumph over real tal and fragile.” a beating from natural disasters to adversity” of the people involved. Wahlberg, a Catholic, said man-caused disasters,” Hudson “Our film was to take a dif- KATE HUDSON and MARK WAHLBERG star in Deepwater Horizon. the faith of the real-life people said. “The people – I’ve gotten ferent approach to things that peo- they channeled wasn’t specifi- to know so many over the years ple didn’t know,” Hudson said. “I Befriending a hero cally articulated to him. – are so resilient, but it makes didn’t realize that so many people Wahlberg said he spent time with But, he added, “you know sense historically. It’s phenome- (11) died on that rig when I first Production for the Deepwa- Mike Williams, who was chief everything for me is faith-based. nal. I think that’s what makes the read the script, and I think a lot of ter Horizon film started in New electronics technician on the rig, So if they didn’t (speak it), I just city so powerful. And, the energy people felt the same way.” Orleans in the summer of 2015. overseeing its computers and assumed that they did anyway be- here – after working here before “Everybody was affected, Current and former oil rig work- electrical systems, when it ex- cause that’s the only way I could Katrina and after Katrina – the and everybody was affected in ers were hired to help “recreate ploded. deal with it. Anything negative energy seems to come back and different ways,” Wahlberg said. the unique working culture of a “He’s very capable of articu- and anything positive in my life the city is just trying to catch up. “I realized that I was as informed world populated by roughnecks, lating the story in a way that puts is based on my having faith and But the people just keep moving as most people on the outside roustabouts, engineers and corpo- you there,” Wahlberg said. “But, belief.” forward. It’s kind of an amazing looking in. What I was exposed rate honchos.” the thing I cherish most was the thing to witness over the years. I to by the media was the environ- Survivors, families of those times I got to see a guy – who Louisiana people resilient think New Orleans might be the mental disaster, and, when I real- who died in the explosion, the obviously has some serious post- most original American city, and, ized a lot people lost their lives, U.S. Coast Guard and oil indus- traumatic stress – smile and laugh Both actors said they’ve other than New York City, my fa- I was a bit surprised that there try experts also were consulted. and feel relief, and also he knows gained an appreciation for New vorite city in the states. “ wasn’t enough attention put on It took eight months just to build the victim’s families and how Orleanians and the city by spend- Both Wahlberg and Hudson that. And, then, I wanted to be a the Deepwater Horizon set to an much they were hurting, and he’s ing time here, mentioning how said they learned the hard work part – to make that movie and tell 85-percent scale of the actual oil very proud that we can at least several hurricanes and the oil spill and danger that exists on an oil their story and honor them.” rig. honor them in the way we did.” hit the area in the same decade. rig, and how everyone takes this To prepare for his part, Felicia Williams was gra- “The people here, in a short for granted every time we use natural resources such as oil. “We all use these resources; they kind of make the world go FERGUSON’S ‘round,” Wahlberg said. “It is an Home Repair and Maintenance Mardel Products Co. extremely dangerous occupation. “No Job Too Small” Custom Millwork It was just fascinating to dive into that world and see that it is a kind Handyman Residential/Commercial Woodworking of world on its own. 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