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Bishop Robert W. Muench, along with the bishops of Louisiana, two bishops who were born in the Baton Rouge Diocese, and the priests of the Diocese of Baton Rouge gather in the sanctuary at the 50th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving held Nov. 6 at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator Diocese celebrates golden jubilee with “magnificent” Mass By Laura Deavers vost of the Diocese of Lake Charles, Bishop Michael G. Daughters of the Americas, Knights and Ladies of St. Editor Duca of the Diocese of Shreveport, Auxiliary Bishop Peter Claver, Knights and Ladies of the Equestrian Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Serra Club, Society of St. “Magnificent!” The one word spoken by Kay Eads as Abbot Justin Brown OSB of St. Joseph Seminary Col- Vincent de Paul, and Boy and Girl Scouts. Employees she left the 50th Anniversary Mass of the Diocese of lege in St. Benedict. of the Catholic Life Center processed next representing Baton Rouge Nov. 6 expressed the opinion of those at- More than 1,500 people participated in the seven the many ministries of the diocese. tending this special Mass of Thanksgiving marking the processions that began the celebration. Dina Martinez Great attention was paid to many details of the Mass. end of the jubilee year of celebration. and Deacon Dan Borné, who told the story of the Dio- The processional cross, which was carried by Cecil The Mass was held at the Baton Rouge River Cen- cese of Baton Rouge, encouraged those watching the Harleaux, who worked for all five bishops of this dio- ter Arena to accommodate the thousands who would processions to be welcoming and festive, as they would cese, was a crucifix purchased by Bishop Joseph V. Sul- attend: bishops, priests, deacons, religious men and be if they were watching a parade. For in fact this was livan. The chalices that were used during the consecra- women, laymen and -women, and children. All facets a parade of the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, tion had belonged to Bishop Robert E. Tracy, Bishop of the Diocese of Baton Rouge were represented at the which took just over an hour for all to enter the arena. Stanley J. Ott and Bishop Muench. A chalice given to Mass, at which Bishop Robert W. Muench, the fifth The improvisational music of jazz great Bill Grimes Archbishop Hughes by Pope John Paul II in the after- bishop of Baton Rouge, was the primary celebrant. and his fellow musicians set the tone for the marchers. math of Hurricane Katrina was also used. Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, former bishop of Baton The service opened with the procession of church During the Eucharistic prayer, all of the bishops and Rouge, gave the homily. Other bishops in attendance parishes, with parishioners carrying banners with priests in attendance were able to stand together be- included Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of the Arch- their church parish name. Following men and women hind the altar in the raised sanctuary. Behind them diocese of New Orleans, Bishop J. Terry Steib SVD of religious and school children, a standing ovation was was a banner that replicated a mural that is in the the Diocese of Memphis, Tenn., Bishop Sam G. Jacobs given to the men who are studying to be priests for the atrium of the Catholic Life Center. of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Bishop Ron P. Diocese of Baton Rouge. Archbishop Hughes began his homily alluding to a Herzog of the Diocese of Alexandria, Bishop Michael Next came representatives of diocesan service orga- local victory the night before, when the top-ranked Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette, Bishop Glen J. Pro- nizations including the Knights of Columbus, Catholic SEE JUBILEE PAGE 10 2 The Catholic Commentator November 16, 2011

| IN THIS ISSUE | DID YOU KNOW THE LONG HELD BELIEF THAT RELIGION Rouge on Nov. 6. He Last Sunday of liturgical year is AND POLITICS should be separate has expresses his heart- gone by the wayside as people focus heav- felt gratitude that all ily on the religious practices of political used their God-given feast of Christ the King candidates. Two-thirds of Americans think talents to prepare and it is important that presidential candidates celebrate this Eucharist. The Feast of Christ the ry, and all the angels with have strong religious beliefs. PAGE 4 PAGE 10 King on Nov. 20 will end the him, he will sit upon his glo- liturgical year in the Catholic rious throne and all the na- MANY PARENTS ARE RELUCTANT TO THE NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF Church. tions will be assembled be-

TALK with adopted children about their THE ROMAN MISSAL HISTORY OF THE ROMAN MISSAL Established in 1925 by fore him.” The king will then

3RD CENTURY 1963 Latin emerges in worship; widely used by Second Vatican Council issues adoptions. Social workers with the Dioc- will be used the first the 10th century Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Pope Pius XI, the feast of separate the good from bad: calling for “full, conscious and active 4TH CENTURY participation” of all people in the liturgy Concern for orthodoxy leads worship to become more standardized 1969 esan Office of Maternity and Adoption Sunday of Advent. First edition of the Roman Missal 7TH-8TH CENTURIES reflecting Vatican II reforms approved; Christ the King was created those who did righteous acts Sacramentaries emerge; prayer texts translated into English in 1973 shared 1975 offer advice on when and how to bring up That weekend, Mass 1545-1563 Second edition of the Roman Missal with Council of Trent convenes; codifies minor changes promulgated; translated to counter secularism – or a from those who neglected celebration of Mass and defines various into English in 1985 church teachings 2001 1570 Third edition of the Roman Missal the issue. PAGE 5 attendees will say Missal of Pius V, the first Roman Missal, promulgated by Pope John Paul II; denial of Christ’s kingship – him and his people. implements the Council of Trent’s call for English translation approved in 2009 uniformity in liturgy 2011 1604 Implementation of the third edition of new responses, and Pope Clement VIII replaces missal with the Roman Missal in English-speaking which the pope felt had over- The Mass for the feast of corrected version countries

1634 Pope Urban VIII promulgates THE 40 DAY the words of many revised missal taken the world. It was a time Christ the King establishes 1884 Pope Leo XIII introduces new missal with changes made PILGRIMAGE TO familiar prayers will since 1634 when the power of dictators titles for Christ’s royalty: 1951-1955 Pope Pius XII introduces changes BRING AN END TO be different. PAGES in Holy Week liturgies was on the rise in some European coun- Christ is God, who created the universe Sources: USCCB, Secretariat for Divine Worship; Vatican documents ABORTION by pray- 22-23 ©2011 CNS tries. and has supreme power over all things; ing at Delta Clinic The feast was originally celebrated on Christ is the Redeemer, who saved the in Baton Rouge has | the last Sunday in October, but in 1969 world with his own blood and made it concluded. Local INDEX Pope Paul VI moved it to the last Sunday his possession; Christ is the head of the organizers report CLASSIFIED ADS 21 of Ordinary Time, where its theme of Church; and God bestowed upon Christ that 11 babies were COMING EVENTS 21 Christ’s dominion made it a fitting cul- the nations of the world as his special saved from abor- ENTERTAINMENT 16 mination of the liturgical year. As Advent possession and dominion. tion at that clinic. FAMILY LIFE 5 brings in a new year, we await the coming The Mass also describes Christ’s king- PAGE 9 of the King and the liturgical cycle begins dom as supreme, open to all people, even INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL NEWS 4 anew. kings and princes; universal, open to all BISHOP ROBERT W. MUENCH THANKS SPIRITUALITY 7 In the Gospel reading for Nov. 20, nations and places; eternal, in that it is all who had any role in the 50th Anniver- VIEWPOINT 18 Catholics hear Jesus tell his disciples, never ending; and spiritual, or not of this sary Jubilee Mass of the Diocese of Baton YOUTH 14 “When the Son of man comes in his glo- world.

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Nov. 20 Rev. Thomas C. Ranzino Dcn. Alfred J. Ricard Jr. Dcn. Roger A. Navarra Sr. Thérèse St. Pierre CSJ Sr. Maria Rabalais CSJ Nov. 27 Rev. Alexander J. Sheldon Holiday Nov. 21 Rev. Anthony Rauschuber SJ Dcn. Bruno Rizzo Dcn. Angelo S. Nola Sr. Mary de Montfort Schexnaydre OP Sr. Anne Michelle Ramagos CSJ Nov. 28 Rev. Gerard Siebold CSsR Recipes & Nov. 22 Rev. Rubin Reynolds Dcn. Thomas M. Robinson Dcn. Ricky P. Oubre Sr. Lucy Silvio CSJ Sr. Barbara Richter MSC Nov. 29 Rev. John Dominic Sims OP Events Wanted Nov. 23 Rev. Anthony J. Russo Dcn. Thomas J. St. Pierre Dcn. Ricky A. Patterson Sr. Camille Simoneaux CSJ Sr. Geraldine Riendeaux CSJ Nov. 30 Rev. Philip F. Spano The Catholic Commentator is looking Nov. 24 Rev. Amal Raj Savarimuthu IMS Dcn. Eliazar Salinas Jr. Holiday Events for for Recipes and Dcn. Curles P. Reeson Jr. Sr. Mary Hilary Simpson OP Sr. Brendan Mary Ronayne OSF Dec. 1 Rev. Robert F. Stine its special holiday section in the Nov. 25 Rev. Michael J. Schatzle Dcn. Mario (Sam) Sammartino Nov. 30 issue. Dcn. Frank W. Rhodes Jr. Sr. Linda Songy SCSC Sr. Cynthia Sabathier CSJ Dec. 2 Rev. Martin N. Thanh ICM Please send in your favorite recipesNov. 18and to Nov. 26 Rev. Seán O. Sheehy Dcn. Milton J. Schanzbach schedules of holiday events by The Catholic Commentator THE CATHOLIC P. O. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898;

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The Catholic Commentator (ISSN 07460511; USPS 093-680) Commentatorserving the diocese of baton rouge since 1962 Published bi-weekly (every other week) by the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge,1800 South Acadian Thru- way, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; 225-387-0983 or 225-387-0561. Periodical Postage Paid at Baton Rouge, LA. Copy must reach the above address by Wednesday for use in the next week’s paper. Subscription rate: $12.00 per year. POSTMASTER, send address changes to The Catholic Commentator, P.O. Box 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4746. Website: thecatholiccommentator.org. November 16, 2011 The Catholic Commentator 3 St. Albert the Great Chapel and Student Center celebrates 50th anniversary

By Laura Deavers ers, which continues to provide began training college students Editor community theater, producing a to teach weekly religion class at wide variety of musical and dra- Hammond State School. The first Providing a place for college matic productions. three years, 150 students partici- students to attend Mass is the re- In the fall of 1964, with the stu- pated, volunteering 1,400 hours sponsibility of a diocese or arch- dent population growing rapidly teaching the Catholic residents at diocese, especially in south Loui- and a shortage of dormitory space, the school. siana, where there are so many Cardinal Newman Hall opened Before Father Haddad was Catholic students. adjacent to the student center. transferred in 1966, he had laid At the beginning of the fall se- This four-floor dormitory for male a solid foundation for the student mester in 1961, St. Albert the students was owned and operated center. Great Catholic Student Center by St. Albert Student Center. Pref- Over the next 45 years, Domini- opened on the campus of what is St. Albert the Great parishioner and Southeastern University Alumni erence was given to boys from the can priests would be replaced by now Southeastern Louisiana Uni- Association Director Kathy Pittman, far left, tells Bishop Robert W. Diocese of Baton Rouge, since the diocesan priests, Father Sean versity in Hammond, providing a Muench about the oak tree that the university has planted in the diocese subsidized the center and Sheehy and current chaplain Fa- permanent home for the College name of the Diocese of Baton Rouge on the occasion of the 50th an- the dormitory. ther Cuevas. But the mission of Newman Club. The opening of niversary of St. Albert the Great Chapel and Catholic Student Center. St. Albert Chaplain Father Had- the student center to provide for the academic year in September Presenting a commemorative plaque are St. Albert parishioners An- dad was joined by fellow Domini- the spiritual, educational and so- occurred between July 20, 1961, dre Coudrain, left, and Kelly Coudrian. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Com- cans Father Kilian Downey and cial needs of Catholic students in a the date Blessed Pope John XXIII mentator Sisters Dorothy Dawes and Vir- secular college, and to offer Cath- announced that the new Diocese ginia Bourgeois in 1964. The Do- olic liturgies, retreats, educational of Baton Rouge would be estab- for the housemother, that later Father Haddad also brought to minican sisters were among the activities, intellectual and spiritu- lished, and Nov. 8, 1961 when the became space for visitors. the center noted speakers, such first “Newman Nuns” in the coun- al discussions and counseling, has new diocese came into existence The first academic year of the as Maria Von Trapp, Frank Sheed try. The next fall, Sister Dorothy continued throughout its history. with the installation of Bishop student center at Southeastern and Flannery O’Connor. Robert E. Tracy. Even though the Chaplain Father Haddad and Father Haddad strove to include State Farm® center was not dedicated until faculty members offered the stu- Southeastern faculty and the peo- Providing Insurance and Financial Services Feb. 25, 1962, the faith commu- dents supplemental classes in ple of Hammond in the activities Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 nity at St. Albert celebrates its Catholic Church history, philoso- of the student center. A room was anniversary each year near the phy and theology and the Old Tes- designated for faculty to enjoy a feast day of its patron, St. Albert tament. A Faculty Forum at the cup of coffee and conversation. the Great, Doctor of the Universal center provided an opportunity The center started a theatrical Joe Skibinski, Agent Church, who Pope Puis XII de- for Southeastern faculty mem- group, Town and Gown Players, 1953 Perkins Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70808 clared the “heavenly patron of the bers, Catholic and non-Catholic, that offered students, faculty and Bus: 225-387-0201 Toll Free: 888-281-0201 natural sciences.” to present lectures on a subject residents a venue for a doing com- [email protected] Bishop Robert W. Muench cel- of their choice. The forums were munity theater. In the mid-1970s, ebrated Mass marking the 50th open to faculty, students and the Town and Gown Players be- P045151 4/04 anniversary of the center on Nov. Hammond residents. came the Columbia Theater Play- 13. With him was Father Randy Cuevas, chaplain at St. Albert. In a 1962 letter to Father Ray- Let us do the Driving! mond J. Haddad OP, St. Albert TOYS chaplain, Bishop Tracy wrote: “(B)y the creation of the Baton With our services you can Rouge Diocese, we became the take a group of friends inheritors of this fine institution NEEDED! shopping at one of the which was planned and erected many nearby outlet by His Excellency the Most Rev- Help us share the Christmas spirit! Bishop Robert malls, provide safe erend Joseph Francis Rummel, Muench will be at the St. Vincent de Paul Dining and reliable archbishop of New Orleans.” Room on Saturday, December 17, to distribute gifts to transporta- At that time, there were approx- homeless and needy children. TOYS ARE NEEDED! tion for your imately 1,000 Catholic students at holiday party, or the college. The children served at this event are some of the most just cruise to see The student center was de- vulnerable in our community: children from our the holiday lights. signed by John Desmond and homeless shelter that won’t have a chance to sit on 25- and 56-passenger Ed Miremont, who received a Santa’s lap at the Mall of Louisiana; kids that eat at vehicles available. national architectural award for our Dining Room and depend on our food services for their work on it, and built by Ra- their health and well being; boys and girls that won’t gusa Brothers Construction Co. in receive a Christmas present if we aren’t there for them. Hammond at a cost of more than This event is so important. Call now to receive our speCial holiday priCing. $300,000. The center represented a new architectural trend that We are collecting new toys for this effort and need 800-356-6831 drew great interest. your support. You can make a financial gift by The center includes two build- sending your contribution to St. Vincent de Paul-Toy www.CalCoHotard.Com ings: the chapel, which also has an Drive, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or give auditorium and a kitchen, and the online at svdpbr.org. If you are interested in donating three-story building that provides a toy, call (225) 383-7837, ext. 201, for more info. space for the administrative, educational and social functions of This is a great project for the center. In the early 1960s, this New Orleans | Baton Rouge | Lafayette | Biloxi building also had an apartment church groups and schools! 4 The Catholic Commentator national | international November 16, 2011 Many Americans want to know candidates have strong religious beliefs

By Carol Zimmermann percent. This level of discomfort runners are Protestant, Method- Catholic News Service jumps to 64 percent for a Mor- ist, Evangelical Lutheran, Baptist mon leader and 67 percent for a and Catholic. WASHINGTON — The old Muslim president. Targeting the Mormon faith adage that people should refrain Although the Constitution for- should be off-limits in an elec- from talking about religion and bids a specific religious test for of- tion, a group of Catholic academ- politics in public has long been fice, a candidate’s religious beliefs ics and diplomats said in a Nov. 2 thrown out the window. seem to receive intense scrutiny statement responding to recent But questions about the direc- each election season. comments made at the Values tion that this conversation is go- “Voters have been consider- Voter Summit in Washington de- ing remain unanswered. Voters ing religious convictions and scribing Romney’s religion as a are trying to figure out how much professions from the very begin- cult. religion they want in a candidate ning of the nation,” said John The Public Religion Research and are also concerned about Vile, professor of political science Institute’s study specifically the potential impact this religion and dean of the University Hon- sought people’s views on Mor- could have if the candidate is ors College at Middle Tennessee monism and found that two- elected. State University, who noted that thirds of voters view religious Two-thirds of Americans during the 1800 election there beliefs of Mormons as different think it is important for a presi- were allegations that Thomas Jef- from their own, and half of reg- dential candidate to have strong ferson was an atheist. istered voters think the Mormon religious beliefs and one in five And Catholics specifically faith is a Christian religion. would prefer that these beliefs may remember the anti-Catholic The study also found that de- were similar to their own, accord- rhetoric in presidential elections, spite a possible concern about the Kathleen Flake, an associate She told Catholic News Ser- ing to a survey released Nov. 8. from the 1928 campaign of Al influence of the Mormon faith on professor of American religious vice Nov. 10 that American voters The American Values Survey, Smith through John F. Kennedy’s a potential leader, this concern history at Vanderbilt Univer- want candidates to be “generally conducted by the Public Religion 1960 race and the 2004 cam- cannot be widespread since only sity in Nashville, Tenn., said the religious,” but they also want that Research Institute, found Ameri- paign of Sen. John Kerry. about 42 percent of Americans concern about politicians from religion “to be held relatively pri- can voters have differing degrees This year’s presidential race even know Romney is Mormon. different faiths could lessen as vately.” They want a president to of comfort picturing government is no exception to the trend, The survey was conducted by people realize that members of be spiritual and moral but not ex- leaders of a variety of faith tradi- with some people focusing on phone Sept. 22-Oct. 2 with 1,505 other faiths are “capable of hold- hibit an “overt sense of religious tions. Their degree of discomfort the Mormon faith of Republican respondents. It had a margin of ing their religious beliefs private- orthodoxy.” with an evangelical Christian candidates Mitt Romney and error of plus or minus 2.5 per- ly while acting publicly for com- Joseph Valenzano III, assis- president, for example, is 28 Jon Huntsman. The other front- cent. mon good.” tant communications professor at the University of Dayton in Ohio, agreed. He said Americans like “generic Christian” presi- dents because they view the faith practice as “a really good barom- eter of a moral compass which people want to see in a leader.” Steve Schneck, director of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America, said when most voters engage in politics, “they take their bearings from the micro-culture of their own everyday lives.” “If a voter is religious, then the voter prefers religiosity in the candidate. But the preference that religious voters have for religious candidates breaks down and can even become a nega- tive when a candidate’s religion is perceived as too different or counter to their own.” He said the Smith and Ken- nedy presidential campaigns were “very careful about the candidates’ Catholicism and instead emphasized assimilation and ‘American-ness.’” Schneck said Catholics still have to do this to some extent in some parts of the country, and Mormon, Jewish and Muslim candidates face this as well. November 16, 2011 FAMILY LIFE The Catholic Commentator 5 Talking to children about their adoption should be a natural process

By Debbie Shelley “once only” conversation that focuses on come back for them, or conversely, they should educate others and share informa- Assistant Editor their experiences. think she never wanted them and frivo- tion. Regarding technology, Thompson Another myth is that adoption is some- lously gave them up for adoption, accord- said parents should guard information When bringing their adopted children thing that should be kept secret or told ing to Thompson and DeBenedetto-Webb. that is shared about their children’s adop- into their home, many parents worry about at a set date. Thompson said chil- Another myth Thompson addressed is tion. about when and how to talk to them dren should be told they are adopted when that there is a certain approach parents One of the most important points to re- about their adoption. Counselors from they are old enough to understand the ba- should take when talking to their children member when discussing adoption with the Office of Maternity and Adoption of sic concept of adoption and are ready for it. about adoption. children is to present the information in Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton DeBenedetto-Webb stated telling chil- Thompson emphasized that CCDBR has a loving, positive manner that affirms the Rouge (CCDBR) discussed at a Sept. 26 dren about their adoption should be done a working definition of adoption and a children, DeBenedetto-Webb and Thomp- workshop at the Catholic Life Center how in terms of laying the foundation and add- working philosophy concerning discussing son said. parents can affirm their children during ing details as the children get older. She adoption with children. The counselors said the Office of Ma- those talks. further noted, as children “The bad news is that ternity and Adoption can guide parents Lori DeBenedetto-Webb LCSW, do- notice or their peers ask “The bad news is we don’t have a script for to several good sources of information on mestic adoption social worker for CCDBR, them about their differ- you,” Thompson said. how to talk about adoption. They added told attendees about her experiences as a ences from family mem- that we don’t have a She added that adop- that another workshop on this topic will be parent of three adopted children. bers, such as appearance, tion is about relationships offered in 2012. DeBenedetto-Webb acknowledged that they will ask more spe- script for you.” and that conversations DeBenedetto-Webb said there are many she and her husband thought they would cific questions. about adoptions should good resources concerning answering be ready to talk to their children about Thompson said if par- Barbara Thompson, LCSW be normal discourses in a questions about adoption. Good websites their adoption, but it became a journey. ents believe their chil- International adoption social worker family. on this topic include: Adoption Learning She underscored one attending parent’s dren are not ready for the Thompson emphasized Partners, adoptionlearningpartners.org; observation that adoption is a life-long answer to a question, it is OK to tell them that information is liberating and children Adoptive Families Magazine, adoptive process rather than a one-day legal pro- they will share that information at a future deserve information. Adopted children families.com; Center for Adoption Educa- ceeding in the courtroom. date. Difficult information should be given need to know about their birth history, tion and Support, adoptionsupport.org; For some parents it is easier to talk to at the discretion of the adoptive parents. even if the information is sketchy. They of- and Pact: An Adoption Alliance, pacta their children about adoption because Parents should gauge their children’s ten want to know such things as who their dopt.org. their adoption is open, and the birth emotions when talking about adoption and birth parents are or who they look like in Other tools for promoting conversations parent(s) is available to answer questions. ask them how they feel about the informa- their birth family. Adoptive parents should on adoption include movies, which portray For other parents it is more difficult be- tion they received. speak respectfully about their children’s adoption in positive terms, storybooks, a cause the birth parent(s) is not available Parents, likewise, must gauge how they birth parents’ history because it’s also their life book or scrap book and memory box. and details concerning their children’s feel about the child’s adoption story. Just children’s history. Helpful books for adults include: “Being history are incomplete. as spouses have feelings about each oth- DeBenedetto-Webb said telling chil- Adopted: The Lifelong Search for Self” by Barbara Thompson LCSW, interna- er, they have feelings about their adopted dren’s adoption stories involves informa- David Brodzinsky; “Raising Adopted Chil- tional adoption social worker, debunked children’s birthparent(s). And children can tion management. When talking to others dren, Revised Edition: Practical Reassur- some myths concerning adoption at the pick up on those feelings, Thompson said. about adoption, parents should consider ing Advice for Every Adoptive Parent,” by workshop. Some parents are reluctant to talk about whose story they are telling, who is ask- Lois Ruskai Melina; and “Lifebooks: Cre- One myth is that parents can tell all their children’s adoption because they being the questions and who is listening. ating a Treasure for the Adopted Child,” by adoption details and experiences in a lieve the myth that the birth mother will When those conversations take place, they Beth O’Malley. The wonderful focus of Thanksgiving Day hen my kids were might sustain their diminished thank God when we aren’t get- It would have been tough for young, we lived far from group through another winter. ting what we want. those kids who sat around our Wrelatives, and Thanks- The tradition evolved into to- It is harder to thank God foe Thanksgiving table to give thanks giving Day included a crew of day’s holiday, possibly our nicest God’s presence in our lives when for the soccer goal they missed, friends with lots of children. Our because it’s less materialistic and we feel we aren’t getting what we and it’s hard to say “thank you” traditional prayer before the meal overhyped than most. want. to the God who opens the door to included each person naming There’s a wonderful focus to Only thanking God for the something that we didn’t expect something for which he or she Thanksgiving – faith, family, good stuff as we see it, or the when we knocked. was thankful. friends, food. answer to prayers as we posed How many of us have gone Easy enough; we were blessed. But occasionally, I sense an them, is probably the “illusory through crises in our lives, only But as we’d pray, the youngest American attitude of generic religion” that the Scottish phi- to discover on the other end that members repeated “my family” gratefulness: not a bad thing, but losopher John Macmurray was what we saw as a tragedy was as their attention drifted to the not a great thing if it leaves out alluding to when he wrote this: later revealed to be a blessing? turkey and trimming. the author of life to whom our “The maxim of illusory It’s easy – and important – to Their reluctance to be creative For The Journey gratitude is to be extended. religion runs: ‘Fear not; trust in thank God always for gifts as we was understandable. We’d Sometimes being thankful can God and he will see that none of perceive them. It’s more challeng- starved them all morning, and Effie Caldarola be a real challenge, and, without the things you fear will happen to ing but more powerful to keep now put them on the spot. God, it makes no sense. you’; that of real religion, on the hearts of trust and thanksgiving Besides, I think true gratitude The Catholic notion of stew- contrary, is, ‘Fear not; the things open to that which we fear and can be a complicated matter. the interlopers from Europe, who ardship, articulated by the U.S. that you are afraid of are quite didn’t choose, and to believe that Thanksgiving Day is one of struggled desperately to make it bishops’ pastoral “Stewardship: A likely to happen to you, but they God will be with us through it all. the United States’ best traditions. through the first brutal winters. Disciple’s Response,” makes clear are nothing to be afraid of.’ ” That’s an idealistic perspec- Nevertheless, the basic story is that thankfulness lies at the very That we are prepared to be CALDAROLA, who writes a general- tive. Historians have shown that good and simple: A group of im- heart of being a disciple of Jesus. thankful, and are thankful, as interest column, can be reached all was not placid between the migrants, having already buried It’s easy to say “thanks” when our lives unfold in ways we didn’t at Catholic News Service, 3211 Native Americans, whose sur- many loved ones in alien ground, we get what we want – or what plan is at the heart of Christian Fourth St. N.E., Washington, DC vival was suddenly at stake, and thanked God for the harvest that we think we want. It’s harder to gratitude and “real religion.” 20017. 6 The Catholic Commentator November 16, 2011 Church is wary of motivations for prenuptial agreements

I am 54 years old, di- This policy comports with vorced and about to en- the church’s Code of Canon Qter my second marriage. Law, as it was revised in 1983, My first one ended against my and it represents a notable will; my husband was unfaith- change in wording from the ful and wanted out. My Catholic earlier Code of 1917, which faith is very important to me. required both parties to sign My boyfriend (of two-and- written promises that their a-half years) and I have talked children would be baptized and The little book store with a big St. Mary's heart and a thirsting desire to about marrying, and last night brought up as Catholics. 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I also feel unconditional commitment. the context of the marriage, to Many Christmas items for giving! that we would be interposing Accordingly, Canon 1102 of have the children be Catholic. financial considerations; we the church’s Code of Canon Law Certainly the church’s OPEN HOUSE should be concerned with the says that “marriage subject to a primary goal is to ensure Fri., December 2, 3 - 7 p.m. lives and intimacy we will be condition about the future can- the survival and stability of WPYR Catholic Radio sharing and not with finances. not be contracted validly.” the marriage itself; there are AM 1380 broadcasting Please give me your For a prospective spouse to situations where the wife, for live from 3 - 5 p.m. thoughts, concerns and opin- say, for example, “I will marry example, continues to attend Wine & Cheese 5 - 7 p.m. ions – or just tell me to get over you, if you agree I’ll get half the Mass every Sunday and would BOOk SigNiNg it. 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Price or that he also has obtained a Catholic and a Protes- Religious beliefs are (hope- Reduced church annulment, leaving you tant, are both spouses fully) at the core of who a 12 Days from $2599* Q $200 both free to marry in the eyes required to make a solemn person is, and a wide gap might of the Catholic Church.) pledge to raise their children be hard to bridge. ROME – VATICAN – PORTUGAL – FATIMA Then, to the matter of the in the Catholic Church? (Many At the same time, I have SPAIN - FRANCE – LOURDES – PARIS prenuptial agreement: The years ago, my parents had to do seen ecumenical or interfaith Catholic Church does not have just that.) marriages work quite harmoni- Tour the Vatican including an audience (subject to his a blanket prohibition of “pren- If the non-Catholic party ously, with deep regard for each schedule) with Pope Benedict XVI! Tour Rome’s religious ups.” In certain cases, they can refuses, could they still be mar- other’s beliefs and the trans- highlights including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine be quite valid and helpful. ried by a priest? (Atlanta, Ga.) mission of solid faith to the Chapel. See ancient Rome, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, When a widow marries a children. Trevi Fountain, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore and more! Fly widower, for example, and they The current policy of the What is essential is that the to Lisbon, Portugal; visit Lady of Fatima Church, celebrate both have children from their Catholic Church is this: spouses, well before the mar- private Masses at the Basilica of Fatima and Apariciones previous marriages, a prenup is The Catholic partner riage, examine the religious Chapel of Fatima; and tour the Batalha monastery. Travel to A a legitimate way of determining must agree to two statements: issues deeply and with a clear Salamanca, Spain; visit the Old Cathedral and New Cathedral; what is common property and 1) “I reaffirm my faith in understanding of each other’s overnight in Valladolid, Spain. Visit Lourdes, France; celebrate what is separate as a basis for Jesus Christ and intend to point of view. Mass at the Grotto of Lourdes. Take the high-speed train to determining the inheritance continue living that faith in the It troubles me to find, as I Paris for two nights. Wednesday’s Paris highlight includes rights of each spouse’s children. Catholic Church.” sometimes do, that a couple The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal with Mass at the Chapel In most cases, though, 2) “I promise to do all in my already engaged to be married of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Thursday’s highlights prenups are a bad idea and power to share my faith with has not yet even discussed such include a full-day tour of Paris visiting the Louvre Museum, may even call into question the our children by having them a fundamental topic. Eiffel Tower, Basilica of the Sacred Heart and more! Includes 8 validity of the marriage itself. baptized and raised as Catho- masses; 10 Breakfasts & 10 Dinners. *Price per person, double The same misgivings that lics.” FATHER DOYLE is a priest of the occupancy. Plus $299 tax, service & gov’t fees. Add only $700 you express (that your boy- The non-Catholic partner Diocese of Albany, N.Y., and for private room with no roommate. Airfare is extra. friend would be “sort of” mar- does not have to promise any- has served as the Rome bureau rying you) are the same con- thing, but the priest arranging chief for Catholic News Service. cerns that the church has about the marriage must certify that Readers may submit ques- a prenup. Clearly, the church’s the non-Catholic is aware of the tions to him: askfatherdoyle@ teaching is that marriage is commitment that the Catholic gmail.com and 40 Hopewell St., permanent and requires an spouse has made. Albany, N.Y. 12208. November 16, 2011 SPIRITUALITY The Catholic Commentator 7 Hospice helps dying to prepare for new, eternal life

By Debbie Shelley had coffee with his family. family members that she was Assistant Editor Chaplains help the dying to let there for them as well. Davis said, go of this world. Likewise, they even though her father at times Hospice ministers within the help the patient’s family say good- was unable to express his recog- Diocese of Baton Rouge help bye to him or her. Folse refers nition of Folse’s kind gestures to those who are dying in their jour- families to the book, “Midwife for him, she knew he felt the love and ney from this life to eternal life Souls: A Pastoral Guide for Hos- peace the chaplain brought. promised by Christ. pice Care Workers and All Who Davis said Folse helped her to Pam Folse, pastoral associate Live with the Terminally Ill,” by focus on God’s promise of eternal at Our Lady of Peace Church in Kathy Kalina. life rather than death. Vacherie, served people of differ- Surrendering to the dying pro- Hospice care can be given either ent faiths as she worked for many cess is beautiful, Folse said, and at home or on an inpatient basis, years as a licensed chaplain for family members’ faith may deep- according to Chris Roussell, who While on a 2006 mission trip to Vacherie, members of the youth groups Hospice of Baton Rouge. She con- en as well. She recalled serving a serves as chaplain and bereave- from St. George and St. Aloysius churches in Baton Rouge, St. Isidore nected patients with their church man who had not been baptized ment coordinator for St. Joseph Church in Baker and Our Lady of Peace Church in Vacherie ministered to and arranged for an ecclesial rep- and whose children had not been Hospice’s Carpenter House, that hospice patient Patricia Yates during a visit to her daughter’s home. At resentative to be present when the baptized. Following her conver- serves terminally ill patients with Yates’ left side are, from left, front, Margaret Brooksher, with standing, person died. sations with him about faith, symptoms not well managed at Annie Falgoust, Lance Rome, Adelina Kaliba, Tori Triche and Pamela Folse. Folse also discussed faith is- the man was baptized. After his home. When a patient comes to On Yates’ right side are, from left, Deacon Peter Ai Dang, Taylor Sanford, sues with the family and her pa- death, his daughters entered the The Carpenter House, Roussell, Dan Gilmer, Catherine Bondy, Irene Brooksher and Nicholas Brooksher. tients, which sometimes resulted church through the Rite of Chris- like Folse, assesses the person’s Photo provided by Pam Folse in the reconciliation of the dying tian Initiation for Adults program. spiritual needs and condition, in person with his or her loved ones. Judy Davis of Thibodeaux turn apprising and updating the after people are diagnosed with “Lord, for your faithful people life She recalled a patient who said he whose father, Lloyd Cancienne pastor involved. He also minis- a terminal illness, they become is changed, not ended,” he said had “nothing to contribute” in a Sr., was served by Folse, talked ters to family members who are busy with medical tests and treat- when a loved one dies, for those conversation on faith. Folse asked about the comfort the chaplain having a difficult time with their ments. After they exhaust all cu- who survive the meaning of res- him about his interests, and he brought him. In 1981, Cancienne loved one’s impending death. This rative measures, their life, and the urrection and new, eternal life be- said he liked nature. She talked to had surgery to remove colon and may include speaking to them life of their family, slows down. comes real. him about God as creator. Follow- rectal cancer. He was cancer-free about Catholic Church teachings Roussell said hospice care then Roussell stated when a dying ing those conversations, the man for 21 years, until doctors diag- concerning end-of-life medical focuses on quality of life rather person comes to a spiritual place asked his wife and children to for- nosed him with bone cancer in care issues. than quantity. of acceptance and peace, witness- give him and told them he loved 2003. Roussell speaks of death as a Referring to the eucharistic ing his or her death can be as them. The day before he died, he She said Folse told Cancienne’s natural process of life. He said preface for funerals, which states, beautiful as witnessing a birth.

Sex and the Holy Trinity

ome see sex as an X-rated marital commitment. Legitimate his or her human dignity and need to reform your life is in the phenomenon, far removed sexual passion is noble human self-respect. third step, where you turn your Sfrom the Holy Trinity. They love that is grace-filled. Human beings are imperfect, will and your life over to the care are blind. Every human person Where, then, is the sinfulness and many good people make of the Lord. This step implies that is made in the image and likeness of sexual activity? mistakes. the Lord will do for you what you of God, including their sexuality. When human sexuality is re- If you are troubled by occasion- cannot yet do for yourself. He will The three divine persons of the duced to the merely animal level, al lapses, do not fear. The Lord save you from your weakness! Trinity are united in a love that it becomes lust. has compassion on the sinner. transcends our understanding. Do you remember this passage Jesus said that fear is useless; FATHER CATOIR is chaplain of an The church teaches that the in the Bible: “For the love of mon- what you need is trust. emergency assistance program Holy Trinity is love in action. ey is the root of all evils” (1 Tm Study the 12 steps of Alcohol- and writes on spirituality for Poets and theologians have tried 6:10)? St. Paul does not condemn ics Anonymous. The wisdom you Catholic News Service. to describe God as a “furnace of money; rather, he condemns the love.” This comparison captures excessive love of money. the idea that there is an intense Spirituality So it is with sex, which is not Tax-Deferred Annuities • IRA • Rollovers activity within the Trinity. The evil. The very purpose of sex is Father and the Son are bound procreation. Every infant that Tired of Watching For Today Your Retirement % together by the love that passes is born into the world should be APY between them, the Holy Spirit of Father John Catoir welcome and cherished. Funds Vanish in 4.00 love. Lust, however, will risk an the Stock Market? Includes Current Yield + 1.10% Bonus Human love has that same Lord, and our hearts are restless unwanted pregnancy. The Holy divine power in it. until they rest in you,” he alluded Spirit is cast aside, and the baby Don’t kiss your hard-earned retirement dollars goodbye. Instead, roll Lovers desire to be one, to be to the human desire to find an is unwelcome or rejected from them over to Catholic Life Insurance and watch them grow! Because our fixed annuities are not tied to the ups and downs of the stock market, totally absorbed into one being. ecstasy beyond this world. the outset. we guarantee that you’ll have more in our IRA or Annuity tomorrow than The same intense love that Noble human sexuality is a When people tamper recklessly you have today. unites the Father and the Son foreshadowing of the divine love with the next generation, the into one God motivates human that is found in the Trinity. We abuse is far more serious than love, for it is the Holy Spirit who can only experience the fullness with sexual pleasure for its own elevates human love to super- of this love in the beatific vision. sake. natural heights. The church teaches there is no The full consenting to excessive Call now: Frank Lamulle When St. Augustine said, “You sin in the sexual pleasure shared sexual desire can lead to addic- 504-458-0957 have made us for yourself, O between lovers who are in a true tion. In time, it robs a person of *Interest rates are subject to change & vary by plan. Rate guaranteed for 1st year. Minimum guarantee is 2.00% 8 The Catholic Commentator November 16, 2011 Catholic Schools annual report given to principals, pastors

By Laura Deavers average in church history, while 1 Editor percent lower in religious practices and faith literacy. They were The annual report of the Catho- 1 percent to 5 percent higher in the lic schools in the Diocese of Baton other four categories: God, church, Rouge was the focal point of Cath- liturgy and sacraments; revela- olic Schools Superintendent Mela- tion; Scripture and faith; and the nie Verges’ presentation to those life of Christ. In the same areas, attending the Nov. 10 Leadership eighth graders were 4 percent to Appreciation Luncheon. 11 percent higher than the national Now that the schools have re- average. The high school juniors ceived accreditation, Verges said were above the national average Receiving their certificates of completion of the Leadership Cohort program are, from left, Linda Wisinger, three goals have been set to ad- in all areas – from 2 percent to 8 principal of Mater Dolorosa School; Ellen Lee, principal of St. Michael the Archangel High School; Lizette dress topics that surfaced during percent higher. Leader, principal of St. George School; Shirley Bougére, director of the special education program at Re- the accreditation process. The In analyzing the academic demptorist Schools; Brian Menard, head of Redemptorist Schools; Bernardine Legendre, principal of St. goals for improvement are Catho- growth of students in fourth John Elementary School; and Catholic Schools Superintendent Melanie Verges. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic lic identity, academic achievement, through eighth grade, Verges said, Commentator and the future economic health with just a few exceptions, the curriculum in math and science. concern for the viability of some of the Diocese of Baton Rouge. and viability of Catholic schools. students are significantly above This gives teachers from various the schools. From 2010 to 2011, 22 “There was no detail left unno- Having a strong Catholic identi- the national average. The report schools the opportunity to work schools lost students, while nine ticed,” the bishop said. “This was a ty in all of the schools is vital to the looked at reading, language arts, with each other to provide better had an increase in enrollment. point of pride. Years ago we looked mission of educating students in math, science and social studies. lessons for their students and to “We need to look at ways to help at pride as a capital sin. We need to their faith, Verges told the school ACT scores for the high school ensure that all of their students the schools,” Verges said. A mar- look at pride as being grateful for principals and the schools’ respec- class of 2011 had improved .6 per- are learning the same material. keting program to promote the who God makes us to be and how tive pastors or chaplains who were cent over the past five years, while Most of the elementary schools are value of a Catholic education will we use what he has given us.” at the luncheon. She explained the the state average has gone up .1 also choosing the same textbooks, be offered to help the schools. Visiting each high school at least results of standardized tests taken percent and the national average which provide them better sup- Bishop Robert W. Muench ad- one day a year is a priority for by fifth, eighth, and 11th graders has gone down .1 percent. port. dressed the educators, mentioning Bishop Muench. He has now add- pertaining to their religious educa- She then told the group about the Catholic school enrollment over first the Nov. 6 Mass at the Baton ed the commitment of spending a tion. Fifth graders were 7 percent- consensus among the high schools the past five years has decreased Rouge River Center Arena cel- day at each elementary school ev- age points higher than the national to use the same textbooks and 5.8 percent, Verges said, causing ebrating the 50th anniversary of ery three years. An ImportAnt message for the Families of St. Gabriel

Dear Friends, After several meetings to determine our cemetery needs we are pleased to announce that arrangements have been completed to build a mausoleum addition in St. Gabriel Cemetery. Our parish has entered into an agreement with Acme Mausoleum Corporation of New Orleans to conduct a survey in our area to determine the size of the mausoleum. After the survey is completed, the Acme firm will build the memorial. This program has the full approval of His Excellency, Most Reverend Robert Muench, Bishop of Baton Rouge. Like our present mausoleum, the new addition will be constructed so that it will be • Low pre-construction prices are now in effect. standing for centuries to come. The structure will be built with the finest materials, steel reinforced concrete and select granite. Furthermore, regular and continued care • Easy time payments can be arranged to fit your budget. will be assured. This will be accomplished by our establishing a large endowed trust fund solely for the maintenance of the memorial. The interest and earnings of this • There is a convenient selection of a variety of crypt spaces. special trust fund will be more than ample to maintain this lasting memorial. th year of memorial • Built for the ages, constructed of select granite and steel reinforced concrete. Acme Mausoleum Corporation is now celebrating its 100 experience. They were the builders of our existing facilities and are offering to us the same trustworthy credentials and satisfactory service. For More Information Call (225) 642-8441 or Mail the Coupon Today! Representatives will conduct a survey in this area for the next several weeks to answer questions about the mausoleum and determine who is interested in making  provisions for their families. The size of the mausoleum will be determined by the St. Gabriel Catholic Church • 3625 Highway 75 • St. Gabriel, LA 70776-4300 number of crypts selected before construction begins. Therefore, anyone seeking information should speak with one of the representatives now conducting the survey. q YES! Without obligation on my part, please send me more If you are interested you should reserve space now. information about this beautiful memorial.

Sincerely yours in Christ, Name ______

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St. Gabriel_CATH COMM 1 11/3/11 10:08 AM November 16, 2011 The Catholic Commentator 9 Local 40 Days for Life program saves 11 babies

Laura Deavers and to learn about being a side- able to go this year because orga- Editor walk counselor, which is a person nizers have decided to take only trained in how to approach and 10 buses. The 40 Days for Life came to an talk to a woman who is intent on Loar spoke about the Baton end Nov. 6, but not before 11 ba- aborting her baby. Rouge March for Life, which bies in Baton Rouge were saved Bergeron told the group about starts at the Old State Capitol from abortion. Loretha Green and her son, Jer- and ends on the steps of the State Prayers were offered 12 hours emiah. Green came from Lake Capitol with a rally to “raise pub- every day from Wednesday, Sept. Charles to pray at the abortion lic consciousness” to pro-life is- 28, through Sunday, Nov. 6, by 65 clinic because she had planned sues, “especially if you cannot go church groups; elementary, high to abort her son, but changed her to Washington D.C.,” said Loar. school and college students; and mind after talking to people out- He also mentioned the work the a cadre of sidewalk counselors side the clinic she went to in Lake bishops of Louisiana have done to who talked to women arriving at Charles. promote life and he encouraged the Delta Clinic in Baton Rouge Present at the Nov. 10 meeting people to go online to the LCCB intent on aborting their baby. were Shannon Baldridge, dioce- website louisianacatholicconfer Charlotte Bergeron, the local ence.org and register for voter- 40 Days for Life organizer, esti- 1,100 people took voice, a site that has been estab- mated 1,100 people took part in lished to keep Louisiana citizens the 40 Days for Life program in part in the 40 Days informed of important legislative Baton Rouge. This included peo- matters. ple from throughout the Diocese for Life program in Jacqui Stalkner, a spokes- of Baton Rouge along with people woman for Silent No More, told from the Dioceses of Lafayette Baton Rouge. the group about the past 24 years and Lake Charles. of her life, following an abortion “There are 11 babies that we Charlotte Bergeron when she was 23. She gave sta- know about that were saved,” 40 Days for Life Coordinator tistics on the prevalence of uter- Bergeron reported Nov. 10 at Our ine and breast cancers among Lady of Mercy Parish Activity san right to life coordinator; Peter women who have had an abor- Adrienne and Bob Gunther, parishioners of Our Lady of Mercy Church Center in Baton Rouge during a Fletcher, organizer of the March tion, as well as their propensity to in Baton Rouge, pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet at Delta Clinic Oct. 16. wrap-up meeting for those who for Life pilgrimage to Washing- contemplate suicide and to suffer More than 1,100 people prayed at the clinic during the 40 Days for Life. had leadership roles in this year’s ton, D. C.; and Danny Loar, ex- from depression. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator program. Bergeron said it is very ecutive director of the Louisiana Working with Priests for Life, probable that other babies were Conference of Catholic Bishops. Rachel’s Vineyard and Silent No not aborted, but those praying Baldridge gave information More, Stalkner said she has final- Vinyl Siding & OVerhangS at Delta Clinic could verify that about the Bishop’s Right to Life ly been able to grieve the abortion 11 women decided to not have an Rally at the Catholic Life Center of her daughter and works with never paint again! abortion. on Jan. 8, 2012. others who have had an abortion The 40 Days for Life program Fletcher talked about the to help them through their grief. Cheapest priCes in town! took place at the same time in growth of the pilgrimage to 40 Days for Life will be in Baton many cities in this country and in Washington for the annual March Rouge next year, Bergeron stated. also Gutters & patio Covers other countries. for Life. In January, 10 chartered “There are many courageous, Senior discounts • Free estimates For as many as 90 percent of buses will take more than 500 generous people in Baton Rouge,” those who took part in the 40 students from this area to the she said. She encouraged people Licensed insured Days for Life, this was the first march. “Five years ago there was to set aside an hour or more every 225-673-3444 time they had prayed at the abor- only one bus with a group from month to go to the abortion clinic tion clinic, Bergeron said. Some St. Agnes Church in Baton Rouge to pray for the men and women of these people told Bergeron that going to the March,” said Fletch- who think having an abortion they wanted to become more ac- er. He added that only those who is their only solution to an un- tive in the anti-abortion effort have already registered will be planned pregnancy. Prepare Our Hearts We have an excellent assortment CCHD collection relieves poverty of Advent Wreaths to focus your heart on the Coming of Our Lord “Fight poverty in America. De- said Bishop Jaime Soto, chair- those in need,” Bishop Soto said. fend human dignity” is the theme man of the U.S. Conference of For more than 40 years the Exceptional Offer! of this year’s national collection Catholic Bishops’ Subcommit- CCHD has funded organizations for the Catholic Campaign for tee on the Catholic Campaign for that address the root causes of Specially Priced Wreath and Candle Sets! Human Development, which will Human Development. He added poverty. The annual national be taken in this diocese Nov. 19- that this is the greatest number collection is the primary source Metal $7.99 Evergreen $14.99 20, the weekend before Thanks- of U.S. citizens living in poverty of funding for CCHD’s anti- giving. in the 52 years for which statis- poverty grants and education Warmest wishes for a The work of CCHD is to em- tics have been compiled. programs. During the 2010-2011 Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving! power neighbors to help one “With its focus on long-term grant cycle, CCHD put nearly $8 another eliminate the causes of solutions, CCHD’s approach million into community efforts ™ poverty in their communities. is an essential complement to to fight poverty; 25 percent stays Catholic Art & Gifts “The number of people living the vital work of our Catholic in the diocese where funds are A Retail Division of F.C. Ziegler Co. Church Supply Since 1929 in poverty in our nation shot up schools, Catholic Charities agen- collected to fight poverty and de- 6184 Florida Blvd. • Baton Rouge, LA 225-926-1216 • 1-800-331-4117 • FAX 225-926-1244 for the fourth year in a row from cies, pro-life activities and other fend people’s dignity in their lo- M-F: 9-5, Sat: 9:30-4:30 43.6 to 46.2 million in 2010,” direct assistance programs to cal community. 10 The Catholic Commentator November 16, 2011 JUBILEE: Mass brings together people of the diocese Office of the Bishop Diocese of Baton Rouge P. O. Box 2028 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2028 Phone: (225) 242-0247 Fax: (225) 336-8768

November 11, 2011

To: The Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Beloved Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Jesus’ transfiguration on the mountain before Peter, James and John (Mt. 7:1-9; Mk. 9:2-10; Lk. 9:28-36) is proclaimed every year on the second Sunday of Lent. The Diocesan Golden Jubilee Mass at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena was a “mountain-top” experience for me and for everyone who has spoken with me about it since. Eter- nity has been described as the “ever-present now.” To me the Diocesan Jubilee Mass was like a timeless moment of the beyond, which made the words of Peter to Jesus deeply resonate within me: “Lord, it is good for us to be here.” Beginning with the Processions – the Presentation of the Colors, the Representatives of the People of God in the Dio- cese of Baton Rouge (with each church parish entering by its date of establishment carrying a banner), the Congregations of Religious Men and Women, the Education and Religious Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, retired archbishop of New Orleans and the fourth bishop of the Dio- Faith Formation, the Diocesan Organizations, the Catholic cese of Baton Rouge, gives the homily at the Jubilee Mass. Photo by Debbie Shelley| The Catholic Commentator Life Center Employees, and the Liturgical Procession of Servers, Deacons, Priests, Bishops and Archbishops – the FROM PAGE 1 “But the real story of the Baton Rouge Dio- culminating Golden Jubilee Eucharistic Liturgy was nothing LSU football team had beaten then No. 2, Ala- cese is the story of the laity. From the begin- short of a spectacular, riveting, awe-inspiring, memorable, bama. “It is good to return to Tiger Town,” the ning you have played a foundational role, festive celebration of God’s people in communal worship and archbishop said to great applause. “The town shaping the life of this church,” he said. thanksgiving. of the No. 1 Tigers,” received even greater ap- He then mentioned the many nationalities So many cooperated so magnificently to make this a plause and hollers. that populate this diocese: the Native Ameri- milestone diocesan celebration. These included in part: the Formed in 1961, the Diocese of Baton Rouge cans, the French, the Africans who came Anniversary Planning Committee, the Liturgy Preparation is the 37th daughter diocese of the Archdio- mostlys a slaves at first, the English, the Ca- Committee, the Invitations Committee, the Anniversary cese of New Orleans, the archbishop said. juns who came from the Acadian region of Choir, instrumentalists, directors and conductor, the story- “This family now includes 48 daughter dio- Nova Scotia, the Spanish who received cus- tellers, ushers, videographers, program designers, youth ceses. You are indeed born in the spirit of faith tody of Louisiana after the French and Indian escorts, décor planners, and a seemingly endless cadre of as the theme of this year’s jubilee observance War, Hispanic immigrants, Germans, Italians special volunteers and helpers. expresses so well.” who came to work on farms, Hungarians who To Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes for his magnificent and Noting that this diocese is 50 years old and came to work on the railroads, the Irish who powerful homily, to Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, Bishop there have been five bishops, Archbishop built canals in many areas of south Louisiana, J. Terry Steib S.V.D., Bishop Sam G. Jacobs, Bishop Ron Hughes spoke of the impact each bishop had the Eastern Europeans who fled Nazism and P. Herzog, Bishop Michael Jarrell, Bishop Glen J. Provost, on this local church. then communist domination, and the Asians, Bishop Michael G. Duca, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre and Abbot “We can view the history of 50 years thor- especially those who escaped Vietnam after Justin Brown O.S.B., whose presence so immensely honored ough multiple lenses,” he said. “Each diocese the fall of Saigon. us, we owe an extreme debt of gratitude. To Mayor-Presi- is partially impacted by the bishops who have “No diocese in Louisiana, including the dent Kip Holden, who issued a proclamation establishing served them. Bishop Tracy founded this dio- Archdiocese of New Orleans, has been more November 6, 2011, as Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge Day, cese and brought an enthusiastic vision of the successful in bringing together people of such and the countless other civic officials who attended, we are implementation of Vatican Council II. Bishop diverse, racial and ethnic backgrounds into also enormously grateful. Sullivan brought a concern for orthodoxy and one body, Christ’s church, under one Lord, in To you, the priests, religious women and men, deacons church faith. Bishop Ott brought his personal one faith to one baptism, the worship of one and wives, lay faithful leaders and members of the Diocese of witness of holiness as he gave himself to a Father by the power of the Holy Spirit,” said Baton Rouge, there is no adequate way to express my affec- graced work of promoting unity and reconcili- Archbishop Hughes. tion and appreciation. What a gift from God you are to me, ation within the church and the wider com- He commended the people of this diocese to our local Church and to our community. How proud and munity. I attempted to give a special focus to for taking seriously the word of God, celebrat- privileged I feel to serve as your fifth bishop. the implementation of the newly released Cat- ing the mysteries of faith and sacrament, and Church of Baton Rouge, it’s been a great first half century. echism of the Catholic Church and the spiritu- creating a remarkable record of outreach to And I can only fully believe by the Providence and Fidelity of al formation of all the faithful. Bishop Muench those in need. God: “The best is yet to come!” I love you, Church! To God is currently engaged in a spirit of evangeliza- At the end of the Mass, Bishop Muench took be all honor, glory, praise and thanksgiving forever and ever. tion of the whole diocese but especially the the opportunity to thank the diocesan choir Amen. young.” and all of the musicians for their contribution The archbishop added that the history of to the afternoon. In the love of Jesus and my own, this diocese can also be viewed through those He encouraged everyone to applaud them- who have offered other focuses, those who selves for the work that each had done to make have shaped the life and service of so many: this Mass a glorious celebration. Robert W. Muench the priests in the church parishes, the reli- The final part of the program was a film Bishop of Baton Rouge gious in schools and special ministries, and in which Bishop Muench and various church deacons in service to so many through their leaders called all to prepare for the next ministries as well as the churches they are as- 50 years, the future of the Diocese of Baton signed. Rouge. November 16, 2011 The Catholic Commentator 11 The Gathering Processions 50th Anniversary Mass of Thanksgiving Diocese of

Baton Rouge Members of the Hispanic Apostolate in the Diocese of Baton Rouge process around the Baton Rouge River Center Arena before the Mass celebrating the diocese’s 50th anniversary. Photo by Marie Constantin

Redemptorist High School students Savannah Chenev- ert, left, and Iriel Evans wave to the crowd as they enter the River Cen- ter Arena in the procession that highlighted education. Photo by Marie Con- stantin

As the names of every religious order of men or women who have served the Diocese of Baton Rouge were read, representatives of those orders currently serving in the diocese process into the arena. Photo by Penny Saia | The Catholic Commentator

Along the front row are, from left, Bishop Michael G. Duca, Bishop Ron P. Herzog, Bishop Michael Jarrell, Bishop Glen J. Provost, Bishop Sam G. Jacobs, Bishop J. Terry Steib OSB, Bishop Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes, Deacon Clayton Hollier, Deacon Ricky Oubre, Archbishop Greg- ory M. Aymond. Father Tom Ranzino, center, is chair of the committee that planned the liturgy and The seminarians of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, led by Deacon Mat- director of the diocesan Office of Worship. Deacon Matthew McCaughey, right, a seminarian for the thew McCaughey, Deacon Peter Ai Dang and Deacon Al Davidson, are Diocese of Baton Rouge who will be ordained in May, sang the Profession of Faith for the jubilee greeted with a standing ovation from those who filled the arena. Mass. Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator Photo by Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator 12 The Catholic Commentator | November 16, 2011 50th anniversary mass November 16, 2011 | The Catholic Commentator 13 Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of Baton Rouge

Right, Deacon Matthew McCaughey sang the Profession of Faith in four languages: English, French, Spanish and Vietnamese. Photo by Marie Constantin Before leaving the sanctuary at the conclusion of the Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving, Bish- Below, the Diocesan 50th Anniver- op Robert W. Muench and Father Tom Ranzino pause for a moment to listen to the Dioc- sary Choir included choir members esan 50th Anniversary Choir. Photo by Debbie Shelley from many churches in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Photo by Marie Constantin

Bishop Robert W. Muench kisses the Book of Gospels presented to him by Deacon Jim Wax following the reading of the Gospel. Deacon Wax was one in the first diaconate class for the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Photo by Marie Constantin Right, the Baton Rouge River Center Arena was Waiting before they transformed into a place begin to distribute of worship for the Mass of Communion to the Thanksgiving celebrating people are, from the 50th anniversary of the right, Archbishop Diocese of Baton Rouge. Gregory M. Aymond, The banner hanging behind Bishop Robert W. the sanctuary is a replica of Muench, Archbishop a mural painted by Adelaide Alfred C. Hughes and Brent that is in the atrium Auxiliary Bishop Shel- of the Catholic Life Center. ton J. Fabre. Father Photo by Marie Constantin Tom Ranzino is assist- ing at the altar. Photo by Laura Deavers

Mr. and Mrs. Anh-Dung Nguyen, in their formal Vietnamese dress, present the hosts that will be consecrated during the Mass to Bishop Muench. Photo by Debbie Shelley 14 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH November 16, 2011

HONORING VETS – Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School hosted a celebration honoring veterans on Nov. 11. Following Mass at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, a program was held at the high school gym which featured pa- St. Joseph’s Academy students Krisha Sherburne, foreground, and Amanda Hebert check triotic poems read by the students, patriotic songs, Echo Taps and a 21-gun salute. network settings on computers in the refurbished Redemptorist Elementary computer After the ceremony, everyone was invited to view the Veterans Memorial Wall at the lab. Photo provided by St. Joseph’s Academy primary school, which contained the names of veterans submitted by the students. Bringing up the gifts during the offertory procession at Mass are, from left, front St. Joseph’s Academy assists Redemptorist row, fourth-graders Haley Dupré, Alexia Leonard, Chloe Domingue and Nicholas Hilliard; back row, veterans Raymond Carbo, Ray Juneau and Jimmy Pizzolato. Photo Elementary in technology upgrades provided by Ascension Catholic Schools Redemptorist Elementary is partnering In coming months, SJA will also take with the St. Joseph’s Academy technology part in upgrading the school’s existing lab, department in developing a strong and helping to reuse or recycle old equipment, sustainable technology program. and teaching elementary students how to This initiative will start with the estab- troubleshoot and repair computers. lishment of a lab for students from kin- SJA will assist with tutoring and ad- dergarten to fourth grade to hone their vising Redemptorist teachers who want computer skills before they advance to to integrate technology into their class- having a laptop in class in fifth grade. rooms and curricula.

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FILLING BUCKETS – Our Lady of Mercy School is participating in activities as- sociated with the book “How Full Is Your Bucket?” by Tom Rath. The book reveals how interactions affect people’s lives. Students and faculty can place memos noting the positive actions of others in buckets located near the school office. Each Monday announcements are made calling attention to those actions. Eighth-grade students , from left, Lauren McFarland and Narenae Moutafian assist guidance counselor Amanda Martin to post memos on the bulletin board. Photo provided by Our Lady of Mercy School

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By Mark Pattison played a priest named Father Christopher children in the Catholic faith. rental responsibilities. “You want to raise Catholic News Service in the upcoming dark comedy “Serial Bud- “Those attributes of the Catholic faith your kids in the right way. She (his wife, dies.” – saying grace at meals, when we have Lupe Gidley) has a very strong presence in WASHINGTON – You’re forgiven if you Depending on where he’s at, McDonald guests over we say grace – we do,” he said. their lives. But when I come home, I want think you’ve seen Catholic actor Christo- said he’ll get recognized on the street for “Before bedtime they say a couple of things to make sure they’ve all that got part of pher McDonald in a court of law before. “Boardwalk Empire” and “Requiem for a they’re grateful for.” their spiritual life. ... When I’m home I’m A dozen years ago, he played smarmy Dream,” and even early roles like Darryl Even though the New York native has to the one who makes sure they go to church.” lawyer Rex Weller on the CBS legal drama from 1991’s “Thelma and Louise” and golf commute between the Big Apple and Hol- McDonald enrolls their kids in Catholic “Family Law.” This year, McDonald has pro Shooter McGavin from 1996’s “Happy lywood for filming, he doesn’t shirk his pa- summer camps to solidify their faith. bellied up to the bar – the barrister’s bar – Gilmore.” Now, though, “nine times out of to play I-can’t-get-no-respect lawyer Tom- 10, it’s Tommy Jefferson,” he added. my Jefferson on the NBC series “Harry’s “I do like variety,” McDonald told CNS, Motion Picture Association of America ratings: Law.” Even though it was a midseason de- but in the absence of a regular TV job, “you MOVIE G – General audiences; all ages admitted but, “Harry’s Law” already qualifies as the better fill up your down time with some PG – Parental guidance suggested; some top-rated scripted show on ratings-starved interesting work.” He said, “I had no in- REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children NBC. tention of being on a series, but (‘Harry’s USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned That network ordered six new scripts Law’ creator) David Kelley wrote this, and classifications: to give special guidance for attendance that would give the drama a 22-episode I adore his writing. He mixes the drama A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may run this season, typical in the TV world. with the comedy. It’s a perfect pitch. I love A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children The final step would be an order to film saying his words.” A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- A-IV – Adults, with reservations those scripts, and “I think it’s imminent,” McDonald, who got his first profes- panying parent or adult guardian L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted McDonald told Catholic News Service. sional acting job in 1978, said that 30 years O – Morally offensive In the interim, McDonald has kept ago, “I don’t think any actor worth his salt busy. He played Tappy Tibbons in the well- would want to do television except to pay regarded independent movie “Requiem the rent. Now the writing on television has for a Dream.” He was the voice of Clark been exponentially better. ... When Aaron Tower Heist transvestite themes, a same-sex kiss, Kent (and Superman) in the animated se- Sorkin comes to television, I sort of have to (Universal) at least one use of profanity, a couple of ries “Batman Beyond.” McDonald played eat my words.” Crude action-comedy in which, abet- rough terms. L; R baseball announcer Mel Allen in the cable The attention to detail so necessary in ted by a petty thief (Eddie Murphy), the movie “61*,” and had a recurring role in the the acting profession also pays off for Mc- manager of a luxury Manhattan apart- Jack and Jill cable series “Boardwalk Empire.” He even Donald when it comes to raising his four ment building (Ben Stiller) and several of (Columbia) his colleagues plan a revenge caper against Half-witted comedy in which Adam the Wall Street financier (Alan Alda) Sandler plays both a successful Los An- who looted their employee pension fund. geles advertising executive and his well- Rather than mine the topical premise in a meaning but irksome, Bronx-based twin genuinely crowd-pleasing fashion, director sister. When Sis comes to town for her an- Brett Ratner and company underestimate nual Thanksgiving visit, the ad man can their audience by relying on crass stereo- hardly wait for her to leave again – until, typical humor and a steady stream of ex- that is, she artlessly wins the heart of Al pletives. Amusing moments courtesy of a Pacino (playing himself), whom he’s been talented ensemble – also including Casey trying to convince to appear in a Dunkin’ Affleck and Matthew Broderick – are thus Donuts commercial. Director Dennis Du- squandered. Some profanity, frequent gan’s grab-bag of potty humor, harsh slap- crude and crass language, much sexual stick and pop-culture gags is too crude for banter and innuendo, a suicide attempt, a kids and too puerile for their elders. Much scene glamorizing alcohol abuse. L; PG-13 violent slapstick and gross scatological humor, brief implied nudity, some sexual J. Edgar jokes and adult references, at least one (Warner Bros.) crass term. A-III; PG Clint Eastwood’s polished but tax- ing biographical drama recounts major A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas events in the long public career of famed (Warner Bros.) FBI director J. Edgar Hoover (Leonardo Consistently vulgar, intermittently DiCaprio) and attempts to reconstruct loathsome comedy sequel in which re- his enigmatic personal life. As scripted by formed pothead Harold (John Cho) and Dustin Lance Black, the film informative- unrepentant stoner Kumar (Kal Penn) go ly chronicles Hoover’s rise from obscure in quest of a replacement for the former’s bureaucrat to power-besotted keeper of family Christmas tree, which the duo ac- the nation’s secrets. Yet its exploration of cidentally burned down. In its largely vain the three main relationships in Hoover’s pursuit of laughs, director Todd Strauss- life, with his domineering mother (Judi Schulson’s insult to the season stoops not Dench), his girlfriend-turned-secretary only to sexual excess but to anti-Catholic (Naomi Watts) and his No. 2 at the bu- animus and even blasphemy by portray- reau (Armie Hammer) – a man who was ing pornographic images of lesbian nuns, certainly Hoover’s daily companion over pedophile priests chasing choirboys and a several decades and might have been his playboy version of Jesus accompanied by lover – feels sensationalized at times and topless angels. Sacrilegious humor, graph- will prove uncomfortable viewing even ic nonmarital and aberrant sexual activ- for mature audience members. Brief in- ity, full nudity, a benign view of drug use, tense but bloodless violence, a scene of about a half-dozen instances of profanity, semi-graphic adultery, homosexual and pervasive rough and crude language. 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Sung by Natalie Merchant | Copyright © 2005 by Elektra/Wea ACROSS DOWN 1 Some gasses 1 Sacred image 6 Son of Eve 2 Nautilus captain 10 Funeral ___ 3 Yellow cheese coated with 14 Temple tree red wax 15 Trunk of a tree 4 She tied a red cord in her e who are today’s fol- pear into your room. Consider 16 False god window lowers of Jesus Christ specific ways to bring more kind- 17 Archdiocese in Nebraska 5 Merchant 18 Les Etats ___ 6 Affluence Wknow that giving ness and generosity into your 19 Flat-fish 7 “…___ of my bones and thanks is hardly a practice for world. 20 Abraham was one flesh of my …” (Gn 2:23) just one day. We strive to make For teens, one easy place to 21 Tools of trade for Peter and 8 Best of a group Andrew 9 Renter gratitude a foundation for our practice this commitment is at 22 Let go of 10 Guide poorly spiritual approach to life. school. While it is just about 23 Rosary piece 11 Worship Still, it is important to enter impossible to like all classmates, 25 Most weird 12 Goes it alone 27 Cash ending? 13 What Samson did while his into this Thanksgiving Day, say- they can be “friendly” to those 30 “For my flesh is ___ food …” hair was shaved ing “thank you” in a specific way. passers-by in the halls. (Jn 6:55) 24 20’s US Catholic politician To acknowledge Thanksgiv- For example, ask them how 32 “Eye has not seen, ___ has 26 Admirable not heard…” 27 Wading bird ing Day this year, I chose Natalie they are doing or simply give a 33 Cartel 28 Actress Lancaster Merchant’s classic “Kind and kind greeting if they just walk on 35 Obstacle 29 Laugh loudly Generous.” You can find it on her by. 37 Saint item 31 Scoop 41 Son of Abraham 34 System of tunnels used by “best hits” disc: “Natalie Mer- Teens, you can light up your 43 CC + CCI early Catholics chant Retrospective 1995-2005.” whole school with the illumina- 44 Eleve’s place 36 Nonsense Merchant was one of the big- On The Record tion of your smile! 45 Pope St. Pius X’s surname 38 Grandmother of Timothy 46 “Able was I ere I saw ___” 39 Evils gest names in pop music in the Moreover, every school is filled 48 Flooring unit 40 Gentleman’s grades 1980s and ’90s, but her message in this song is with people who work behind the scenes to help 49 Faith, hope, or contrition 42 Catholic comedienne of for all time. the whole school community thrive. Many never 51 Recedes “Your Show of Shows” 53 Evidence of a leak 47 Start of a child’s tune Celebrating Thanksgiving Day invites us to get acknowledged for this contribution. But you 54 Cosmetic 50 Shudder pause. We need to consider: Who in my life has have a chance to spread your kindness to them. 58 OT book 52 Catholic United States Su- blessed me by being kind and generous? Whose So figure out who could benefit from a surprise 60 Ratio words preme Court justice 61 “…is now, and ___ shall 54 Ite, ___ est support has made such a difference that I could “thank you.” be…” 55 One of 12 brothers in the Old say, “I never could have come this far without If you feel uneasy about just going up and 63 Church runway Testament you”? talking to someone, just leave an anonymous 67 Fraud 56 Gaze fixedly 68 Prefix for small 57 Home of St. Teresa Maybe, like the song suggests, we marvel at note that speaks of your gratitude for what they 69 Pope before Benedict III 59 Property claims how such people just “keep on giving.” Their do to make your school a better place. 70 Slav 62 “…to the ___ of the earth.” generosity prompts us to say, “I want to thank Of course, there are many other places where 71 Auto innovator (Acts 1:8) 72 Silly 64 Lather you, show my gratitude, my love and my respect you could spread kindness and generosity. And 73 Mars, to the Greeks 65 Geometry basic for you, I want to thank you.” as you do express your gratitude to those who 74 Skin eruption 66 Level While saying “thank you” is always appropri- just “keep on giving” to you, especially those 75 Trembling poplar Solution on page 21 ate, following the example of those who have who you are close to, also tell them how they been generous to us is also important. have taught you to live. Do this not because of a desire to receive I suspect that, to most of these people, your Terry W. Bennett, E.A. others’ “thank you” in return, but because these words will be the best “thank you” that they Bennett’s Bookkeeping, Inc. people model for us the best ways to act accord- could receive. ing to the teaching of Jesus. • Income Taxes Christians are action people. As such, we are Martin is an Indiana pastoral counselor who re- • Monthly Bookkeeping committed to spreading as much kindness and views current music for Catholic News Service. • Payroll Preparation generosity throughout the world as we can. I encourage you to take some quiet time for Your comments are always welcome. Please 3752 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 yourself this Thanksgiving. Of course, take in all write to him at [email protected] or at Ph. 225-343-4715, FAX 225-343-4726 of the family festivities, if that is your tradition; 7125 West Country Road 200 South, Rockport, [email protected] but after the social time, go for a walk or disap- IN 47635. 18 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT November 16, 2011 Loneliness – its ultimate agony

hen I was 22 years old, a of one’s own family and people (including physical pain; it’s process, the process seminarian, I was privileged ing my adored dog) strongly bind us to fear about impending of letting go, serenely. Wto have a unique kind of desert our specific and beautiful world. To have abandonment, about his He faced his death experience. I sat with my siblings in a this story interrupted is a painful pros- losing his place at the with faith and cour- palliative care room for several weeks, pect when we could go on forever. When table, about the moral age, but he also faced watching my father die. your life is a blessed Sabbath banquet and emotional isolation it with deep sadness, My father was young still, 62, and given by God here and now, leaving your of dying, of dying alone, intense struggle, near in good health until being struck with place at the table can be hard – even for of dying misunderstood, bitterness and seeming pancreatic cancer. He was a man of a more glorious celebration. In dying we of dying as unanimity- darkness at the center faith, and he brought that to his final will inevitably be entering into an un- minus-one. of his faith. Healthy struggle. He wasn’t afraid of God, whom imaginable, novel existence, like a fetus It can be helpful to people, people who love he had served all his life, nor of the being born. Despite the promised won- contemplate this for a life, find it hard to give afterlife, which his faith assured him ders in the world to come, I am afraid I number of reasons. up their place at this was to be joy-filled. Yet he couldn’t let go identify with the happy, contented fetus First, a deeper under- world’s tables. Small of life easily, struggling almost bitterly in the warm womb who does not want to standing of this can help In Exile wonder that Jesus at times to surrender. There was a deep come out.” us recognize and deal struggled! sadness inside him, ultimately more soft more openly with some Father Ron Rolheiser Finally, a deeper than bitter, during his last weeks of life. Healthy people, of our own fears about understanding of this He didn’t want to die. dying. We need to give can, paradoxically, help But his sadness was not rooted in a people who love life, find it ourselves permission to be sad at the us to enter life more deeply. Jesus tells fear of death, of God or of the afterlife. thought of death. As well, a deeper un- us that we must lose our lives in order His sadness had to do with leaving this hard to give up their place derstanding of this can help us prepare to find them. Among other things, world, leaving his wife, his family, his ourselves for the loneliness we will one this means accepting that one day community, his dreams for his retire- at this world’s tables. day all have to face. As Martin Luther we will lose our place at this world’s ment years, and his own enjoyment of put it: You are going to die alone. You tables. And that acceptance can give life. He was sad at the bitter fact that he Before dismissing this as an im- had better believe alone. us a deeper appreciation for the tables was dying while the rest of us and the mature or less-than-a-holy feeling, Next, a deeper understanding of this of family, community and enjoyment rest of life were continuing on, without we might want to examine Jesus’ own can save us from making simplistic that we sit at now in this specific and him. fear of dying. The Gospels present his judgments about how other people deal beautiful world. I was reminded of this recently while agony, his “sweating blood,” as a moral with death. Too common is the simplis- Life and love are precious, on both reading an article in America Maga- drama rather than as a physical one. tic belief that if a person has real faith, sides of eternity. Our fear of losing our zine by Sidney Callahan within which It’s Jesus in his humanity, as lover, he or she should be able to let go of life place inside of them is a healthy, holy she shares about her own fear of dy- who is sweating his death. The Gospels easily and die peacefully. There’s truth fear. ing. Here’s the salient part of her text: make this clear. In describing his death in this, but it needs tons of qualifica- “But less severe losses also seep into they highlight his intense loneliness, tion: As Iris Murdoch once wrote: “A OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, my fear of dying. Intense sadness arises his isolation, his being “a stone’s throw common soldier dies without fear, Jesus teacher and award-winning author, is over giving up one’s part in the ongo- away from everyone,” and his feeling of died afraid!” Jesus, as the account of president of the Oblate School of Theol- ing drama of one’s daily life and one’s abandonment. The pain he expresses his death in the Gospel of Mark makes ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be times. The familiar local round and love in the garden isn’t fear about impend- clear, did not go through the death contacted at ronrolheiser.com. Questions raised by the age of the drone

s we enter Advent and the United States, police now will it produce even more ter- possible that we could experi- contemplate the coming have better means of tracking rifying means for destroying ence an Armageddon. Aof Christ, are we any criminals and apprehending life, perhaps leading to laser Whenever humankind closer to achieving true peace them before they can do more beams shot from satellites? was left to its own devices, in our new age of drones and harm. Will fascination with tech- choosing not to include God’s satellite technology? In a very true sense, drones nology grow stronger than the wisdom and prudence, it has A month doesn’t pass with- and satellite technology have earnest desire for employing self-destructed. Divinity must out our hearing of yet another made championing justice peaceful means to bring about precede and guide the ad- terrorist killed by a drone at- more effective. Nonetheless, reconciliation? vances of humankind. tack. they raise a number of dis- Ultimately, where will the It is ever so easy to get No one can deny that the turbing moral questions: new age of drones take us? caught up in gadgetry. The introduction of drones has Have we entered a time in Will we see our borders wisdom of raising moral led to attacks that destroy which killing has become even employing them to stop drug questions is that they get us terrorists while leaving those more coldblooded? dealers? out of our toy-land world and around them untouched more Sitting at a computer The Human Side Will they occupy our skies, encourage us to enter more often than not. This new type and maneuvering a joystick stalking criminals on the run? fully into the world of reality. of warfare that utilizes satel- capable of destroying a camp Father Eugene Hemrick Will other nations catch lites and robotic machines is of terrorists thousands of up with the technology and FATHER HEMRICK, a research reducing collateral damage to miles away may seem like use them against the United associate with the Life Cycle human life and property. making progress in warfare. we can kill another human States someday? Research Institute at The Because of this new tech- In the process, however, are without knowing or seeing the If morality and the ques- Catholic University of America, nology, we have entered an age we losing a personal sense of person? tions drone technology raises writes on issues pertinent to the in which terrorists or crimi- humanity when this happens? As the intrigue with drones are left out of the factors of church and the human spirit for nals can no longer hide. In Is human life devalued when and satellite technology grows, advancing technology, it is Catholic News Service. November 16, 2011 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 19 Fifty years of blessings Not helping workers and hurting

few years ago, liturgy; and to Deacon not long be- Dan Borné who was the growers: Does this make sense? Afore he died, I point man in securing and received a call from negotiating the use of the ow do you like It’s become increas- Archbishop William River Center. The entire them apples?” ingly common across D. Borders, the retired event was an example of HEvidently the country. The Seattle Archbishop of Balti- the unity of effort be- not so much, if you Times reports the follow- more. At St. Joseph Ca- tween laity, laymen-now- are among the thou- ing: thedral he had been my deacons in our diocese, sands of credentialed “In Alabama, where a first pastor after my or- and the bishop and priests American citizens not new state law is aimed at dination back in 1964. of the diocese. too interested in jobs cracking down on undoc- He asked how things The River Center was picking apples. umented immigrants, the were going in the Dio- filled, and I would urge “We’re not getting construction, agriculture cese of Baton Rouge. I all who couldn’t attend anybody to take a bite and poultry industries all replied, “Great, except Another to catch replays of the on these jobs, so we report huge shortages of for our shortage of ceremony on Catholiclife don’t have anybody labor. priests.” He answered, Perspective Television. I particularly to do these jobs,” said “A study by the Uni- “Don’t worry, that’s just liked the Opening Proces- Gov. Christine Gre- Consider This versity of Georgia this the Holy Spirit pushing Father John Carville sions, which touched on goire of Washington, year found the state had a us a little because the every aspect of the life the nation’s top apple- Stephen Kent shortage of 5,244 workers church is dragging its feet in giving the of our church as the Body of Christ in producing state. in the fields. laity their rightful place.” In general I our midst – representatives from each About 66,000 of the 92,000 workers “In California, farmers have com- agreed with him, although I wondered if individual parish, various diocesan needed for the fall harvest are said to plained of too few workers to pick the the Holy Spirit had checked how much organizations, schools and youth. They be in the country illegally, according to avocados. the laity already does in our diocese. marched in with their banners accom- state farm groups. Americans seem no more That thought came back to me as I sat panied by the neatest jazz ensemble, Washington farm group leaders said in the Baton Rouge River Center Arena directed by Bill Grimes of LSU. Then that the labor pool had dried up, partly interested in picking Sunday, Nov. 6, at our diocese’s golden there was the telling of the diocesan because more migrant workers feared jubilee Mass listening to the excellent story against a video background by that they’d be detained as the federal apples for $150 a day in homily given by our former bishop, now professional storytellers, Dina Mar- government sought to get tough with retired archbishop of New Orleans, Most tinez, who for many years worked at employers who were relying on illegal Washington than they do Reverend Alfred C. Hughes. He charac- our Catholic television station and labor. terized the Diocese of Baton Rouge in who is now pastoral administrator Some of this hostility toward undocu- disemboweling poultry its 50-year history as a “diocese of the at St. Thomas More Church in Baton mented immigrants is found in such laity,” marked by a tremendous unity in Rouge, and Deacon Borné, aka “The legislation to “prevent them from taking in Arkansas or deboning the full participation of the laity in all of Voice of the Tigers.” The liturgy of the jobs from American citizens.” its liturgies and ministries. 50th Anniversary Mass began with the However, those citizens so protected cattle in the boxed beef Our founding bishop, Robert E. final procession of all the deacons and seem very unwilling to avail themselves Tracy, certainly made lay participation priests of the diocese followed by all of of this opportunity. They are staying plants of Iowa. his goal from the time of his return from the bishops heading the dioceses of the away in droves. Apple growers and Rome after the first session of Vatican state and also including two of our na- the state jobs agency issued calls for “In Texas, growers have appealed II. It was a vision implemented in con- tive Baton Rouge clergy, Bishop Shelton workers, offering up to $150 a day, yet for more employees to help pick their crete as he built the Catholic Life Center Fabre, auxiliary bishop in New Orleans, received very few takers. organic crops and vegetables, with little on Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge. and Bishop Terry Steib SVD, Bishop of “If you keep at it and work hard, you luck.” The vision took flesh in the first “Dioc- Memphis, Tenn. can make decent pay” said Jon Warling, Who benefits here? No employment esan Lay Congress” in the United States. If you love good music, you will love a labor contractor. “Except for the mi- opportunities are created – and growers The human structures of our diocese the soundtrack of this event. Steve Gal- grant laborers, though, I don’t see a lot of risk losing their crops. were founded then with mandated par- liano of St. Louis King of France Church enthusiasm for the ‘hard work’ part,” he Christians should “pay special at- ish councils and many diocesan depart- conducted a huge choir composed of added. tention to migrant workers and their ments run by laity. Spiritually, the vision singers from parish choirs around the Americans seem no more interested families by accompanying them with continued with the renovation of St. Jo- diocese. The thanksgiving hymn after in picking apples for $150 a day in Wash- prayer, solidarity and Christian charity,” seph Cathedral to accommodate the full communion, “O God Beyond All Prais- ington than they do disemboweling said Pope Benedict XVI in his Oct. 24 participation of the laity. New churches ing,” was particularly beautiful. You poultry in Arkansas or deboning cattle message for the World Day for Migrants such as St. Pius X and St. Charles Bor- could tell from the participation of the in the boxed beef plants of Iowa. and Refugees. romeo were built in Baton Rouge with congregation that the music selected by Gregoire led a 15-member delegation It is a time of “an unprecedented the same purpose in mind. And the Father Ranzino and the music directors, of farm group representatives to Wash- mingling of individuals and peoples, laity began to be educated to take their Ken Thevenet of St. Aloysius Church in ington, D.C., to lobby against a bill that with new problems not only from the rightful role in the life and ministries of Baton Rouge and Father Greg Daigle would force employers to use a federal human standpoint but also from ethical, the church. Today, over a hundred laity of Immaculate Conception Church in database to determine a person’s eligibil- religious and spiritual ones,” he said. in our diocese have master’s degrees Lakeland, truly fit the occasion and ity to work in the United States. But instead of heeding this, politi- in religious studies and are using them moved everyone. Our own Bishop Rob- While much of the talk on Capitol cians advance punitive, purposeless throughout our diocesan parishes and ert Muench, the celebrant of the Mass, Hill is tough, with opponents of illegal legislation that is no more than window schools. closed it with a brief and appropriate immigration vowing to seal the borders, dressing to camouflage nativism with an The story of this journey through the thanksgiving to our people and our God Gregoire argued that Congress should economic alibi. past 50 years was beautifully captured for 50 wonderful years and a prayer that instead focus on a way to get more for- Not helping workers and hurting and celebrated in the culminating our blessings continue. eign workers to help with harvesting in growers: Does that make sense? ceremony of the 50th anniversary. We her state. all owe a tremendous debt of thanks to FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the “All we’re going to do is penalize KENT is a former editor of archdiocesean Roland Toups, who chaired the plan- Diocese of Baton Rouge and writes on employers. We’re going to lose jobs, and newspapers in Omaha and Seattle and ning committee; to Father Tom Ranzino spiritual matters for The Catholic Com- we don’t have any way to get those jobs writes on current events for the Catho- and those who helped him design the mentator. back,” she said. lic News Service. 20 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS November 16, 2011

St. Cecilia’s Day Organ Recital – Jean Baptiste Monnot, Trinity. A Young Adult Ministry Morning of Reflection, late Heart of Mary Church, 11140 La. Hwy. 77, Marin- titular organist of St. Louis-des-Chartrons Church “Why Believe in God?”,] will be held on Saturday, Dec. gouin, Thursday, Dec. 8. An evening presentation will in Bordeaux, France, will present a free concert on 10, 10 a.m.-noon. The same day Sister Dorothy Men- be held nightly at 6:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., at St. Aloysius Church, 2025 nis RC will present “Shop-Stop-Pray: A brief Advent Mary. The mission is intended for the faith formation Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge. The public is invited. For in- Break,” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Participants will be encouraged of adults only. For information call Peggy at 225-637- formation email Ken Thevenet at kenthevenet@staloy- to spend a quiet afternoon of prayer in preparation for 2396. siusparish.com or call 225-343-6657, ext. 3030. the coming of the Lord. Suggested offering is $15. To register and for information on these retreats, call Su- Advent Retreat – Father Stephen Sauer SJ will present Waiting for Mary Retreat – On Tuesday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-2 san Halligan at 504-887-1420, ext. 225. an Advent retreat, “Just a Closer Walk,” sponsored by p.m., Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville the St. Joseph Spirituality Center, on Saturday, Dec. 3, Rd., Ponchatoula, will host an Advent Retreat, “Wait- Angels Workshop – The Our Lady of Mercy Home and 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at the St. Joseph’s Academy Dining ing for Mary.” The event includes talks, times for re- School Association will host an Angel’s Workshop on Hall, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge. The fee of $50 flection and Mass. A $35 offering includes lunch. For Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Our Lady includes lunch. Participants will reflect on Jesus of information call 225-294-5039. of Mercy School gym, 400 Marquette Ave., Baton Nazareth, considering ways in which people’s images Rouge. Religious holiday gifts priced from 50 cents to of Jesus might prevent them from knowing, loving and OLOL Live Nativity – Our Lady of the Lake Regional $30 will be sold. Proceeds will be used to support the following him. For information call 225-383-3349 or Medical Center, 5000 Hennessy Blvd., Baton Rouge, school. For information call 225-924-1054. email [email protected]. will present a live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m., in front of the Our Lady of the Lake chapel. The OLOL Tri-parish Mission – Father Simeon Gallagher OFMCap Christmas Coffee Break Luncheon – The Coffee Break Club Choir will sing. For information call 225-765-8665. will present a tri-parish mission, “Losing and Redis- of St. Alphonsus Liguori Church in Greenwell Springs covering God,” Dec. 5-8. Mass and a presentation will will follow its Friday, Dec. 2 meeting with a luncheon Cenacle December Retreats – During the month of De- be offered at 8:30 a.m. at: St. Frances Xavier Cabrini at 12:30 p.m. at Bravo! Cucina Italiana Restaurant, cember, Cenacle Retreat House, 5500 St. Mary St., Church, 3523 La. Hwy. 78, Livonia, Monday, Dec. 5; 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge. Participants will Metairie, will offer three retreats. On Dec. 2-4, Father St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, 4324 N. Railroad Ave., exchange wrapped Christmas ornaments of $8-$10. Donald Blanchard will present “Come Holy Spirit.” Fordoche, Tuesday, Dec. 6; St. Joseph Church, 76940 Cost is $23 per person. For information call Jackie at The retreat will focus on the third person of the Holy Gum St., Gross Tete, Wednesday, Dec. 7; and Immacu- 225-261-3116.

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By Laura Deavers a “very deep experience. Every one has a Editor Bible that they read daily.” “Sometimes people wake up to their mis- During the annual Respect Life Mass takes, and they are trying to set their life Oct. 30 at St. Joseph Cathedral, Bishop right with God,” Bishop Muench said of Robert W. Muench talked about how easy the death row inmates. “We can learn a lot it is to take for granted all human life. from them. There is forgiveness for what The bishop asked people to remember we have done.” an advertisement with the theme “Life The bishop encouraged the congrega- – What a Beautiful Gift” when he talked tion to invite those they know who are about humans being as “examples of a lov- away from the sacraments because of sins ing God who has created each of us indi- they have committed to come back to the vidually and special.” church through the sacrament of reconcili- The Respect Life Mass is held each year ation. in October, the month that the U.S. Confer- “We are agents of mercy and compas- ence of Catholic Bishops devotes to calling sion,” Bishop Muench said. “When we attention to protecting all life, from con- Members of the Teens for Life at Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional School make mistakes, there are emotions of ception to natural death. volunteered as greeters for the annual Respect Life Mass Oct. 30 at St. Joseph Cathedral. doubt and fear because we have offended “This is an opportunity to pray to God, With Bishop Robert W. Muench are, from left, in front, Teens for Life President Malay- God. We did something that we wish we worship God and celebrate the gift of God’s sha Stewart and Lauren Oubre; in back, Teens for Life Secretary Heather Poirrier, Steph- had never done.” love,” the bishop said. anie Traigle, Simone Giroir, Rikki Bergeron and Sarah LaGrange. Photo by John Gallagher | Ascen- He asked the people to “try to imagine As Bishop Muench addressed the various sion Catholic Diocesan Regional School the love God has for each of us as individu- stages of life, he said, “Parenthood is a great als. Each of us is wanted, needed and cel- call from God for people to be co-creators cannot forget the baby they are carrying in you by name and you are mine.” ebrated as a unique human being.” In re- with him.” Married couples form a union their womb. He said this is very much the Every year Bishop Muench visits the men turn, we show our love for God by the way to share with God in the formation of chil- way God loves us. on death row at the Louisiana State Prison we love others. dren by allowing two unique cells to come Referring to the Scripture readings for at Angola and the women who are on death This year the members of Teens for Life together to form a unique human being. that Sunday’s Mass, Bishop Muench re- row at the Louisiana Correctional Institute from Ascension Catholic Diocesan Region- “Mothers are gifted with bearing life,” minded the congregation that God said for Women at St. Gabriel. He said he takes al School served as greeters at the Mass, Bishop Muench said. For nine months they he holds everyone in the palm of his hand, time to speak to each person individually which is organized by the diocesan Office take their baby everywhere they go; they and that in Isaiah God said “I have called for a few minutes, which he describes as of Marriage and Family Life.

OLOL College holds All Souls’ Day Mass Blessings of the Advent

November has always been a month when the church remembers the deceased in a special way. On Christmas Season! All Souls’ Day, Our Lady of the Lake College in Baton Rouge held a Memorial Mass in the Maryville Con- Advent Communal Penance Service vent Chapel to celebrate the life of Sister Magdalen December 13, 2011 7 p.m. O’Donovan OSF, a 1954 class alumna, as well as the lives of hundreds of others who have touched the col- Christmas Eve Vigil Masses lege community. 4 p.m., 7 p.m., Midnight The Mass was followed by reflections from Sister Helen Cahill OSF about the life and impact of Sister Christmas Day Masses Magdalen. A native of County Cork, Ireland, Sister 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Magdalen had an active career as one of the Francis- can Missionaries of Our Lady, serving as administra- PARISH MISSION STATEMENT tor of St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, heading skilled Our mission as the Body of Christ in the parish of St. Jean Vianney care nursing and supervising the operating rooms at is to model the love of Jesus by discerning and doing God’s will, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Ba- consciously sharing the Word and Eucharist at worship, educating in ton Rouge, and serving as nursing supervisor at Our Sister Uyen Vu OSF places a faith all ages, evangelizing our parishioners for Christ’s mission, and Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette. Sister Helen explained memorial candle during Our serving justly God’s people, our sisters and brothers within our parish that Sister Magdalen lived her life of service with pas- Lady of the Lake College’s All boundaries, our larger Baton Rouge community, and into the world. sion and dedication. She died April 29, 2011. Souls’ Day Mass. Photo by Denise OLOL College President Sandra Harper talked Crowe | Our Lady of the Lake College 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road • Baton Rouge • 225-753-7950 about the meaning each individual life brings to a community. Inspired by the faith of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, who Exit I-12 South on O’Neal Lane to S. Harrell’s Ferry Road. founded the institution, the college has a tradition of caring for its members, their fami- Turn left, church is 1 block on the right. lies, and for the wider community. She emphasized the strong interconnection within the college family and the importance of taking time to recognize those who have gone before us. “The Mass was really special. It was an opportunity to think back on all those who St. Jean have gone before me. I am who I am today thanks to their faith, love and concern,” explained Anita Gautreaux, an Our Lady of the Lake College student. The All Souls’ Mass honored the lives of over 500 students, faculty, staff and their Vianney families who have had an impact in some way on the college community. Alumni re- C A T H O L I C C H U R C H sponse was strong, as they provided almost 300 names for the ceremony. ST. JEAN VIANNEY PRESCHOOL AND Celebrant of the Mass was Father Matthew P. Lorrain, who serves as a member of the ST. JEAN VIANNEY CATHOLIC SCHOOL College’s Board of Trustees. 22 The Catholic Commentator November 16, 2011 Revised Roman Missal binds Catholics across a 2,000-year history

By Dennis Sadowski had their own liturgical rites in place for Catholic News Service more than 200 years – among them the HISTORY OF THE ROMAN MISSAL Dominicans and the Franciscans – to con- WASHINGTON — When the third edi- tinue using their own missal. Those mis- 3RD CENTURY 1963 tion of the English-language version of the sals continue in use today with updated Latin emerges in worship; widely used by Second Vatican Council issues Roman Missal is implemented at Advent, translations approved by the Vatican. the 10th century Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy it will mark the continuing evolution of the In part, credit the development of the calling for “full, conscious and active eucharistic liturgy that began in the earli- printing press for the missal’s introduction 4TH CENTURY participation” of all people in the liturgy est days of the church. in the 16th century, said Father Richard Concern for orthodoxy leads The most recent changes – which more Hilgartner, executive director of the U.S. worship to become more standardized 1969 closely reflect “Liturgiam Authenticam” Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretar- First edition of the Roman Missal (“The Authentic Liturgy”), the Congre- iat on Divine Worship. 7TH-8TH CENTURIES reflecting Vatican II reforms approved; Sacramentaries emerge; prayer texts translated into English in 1973 gation for Divine Worship and the Sac- “The idea of trying to codify the liturgy shared raments’ 2001 document on liturgical prior to the invention of the printing press 1975 translations – are unlikely to be the last, – it was just seen as a huge obstacle be- 1545-1563 Second edition of the Roman Missal with liturgists agree. cause you couldn’t reproduce it,” Father Council of Trent convenes; codifies minor changes promulgated; translated From Aramaic to Greek to Latin to ver- Hilgartner said. celebration of Mass and defines various into English in 1985 nacular language after the Second Vatican Until the late 16th century, holy books church teachings Council, the Mass has evolved over 2,000 were reproduced by hand by monks, mak- 2001 years in an effort to help worshippers ap- ing widespread distribution of sacred texts 1570 Third edition of the Roman Missal preciate the mystery that is God. impractical. Missal of Pius V, the first Roman Missal, promulgated by Pope John Paul II; implements the Council of Trent’s call for English translation approved in 2009 “It’s not the changing that’s abnormal. But long before the first missal was pro- uniformity in liturgy It’s not changing that’s abnormal,” said mulgated, a desire for consistency in wor- 2011 Jesuit Father John Baldovin, professor of ship began to emerge. Some Mass prayers 1604 Implementation of the third edition of historical and liturgical theology at Boston can be traced to the third century, said Pope Clement VIII replaces missal with the Roman Missal in English-speaking College, who explores the history of the Rita Thiron, director of the Office of Wor- corrected version countries missal and the new English translation in ship in the Diocese of Lansing, Mich., cit- a video series on the National Jesuit News ing the second eucharistic prayer, which 1634 website. dates to about 215. Pope Urban VIII promulgates The translation that began being imple- In a series called “Welcoming the New revised missal mented in English-speaking countries in Roman Missal” on the Lansing diocesan 1884 2010 has been openly criticized by some website, Thiron wrote that by the fourth Pope Leo XIII introduces new clergy and liturgy experts for its structur- century, worship became more formalized missal with changes made ally complicated language that they believe because of a growing concern for ortho- since 1634 strays from the intent doxy. That concern led of Vatican II’s liturgi- “One of the things to standardization of 1951-1955 cal reforms. But other prayers and readings Pope Pius XII introduces changes liturgists responsible (people) appreciate in various rituals. in Holy Week liturgies for catechesis on the By the seventh and Sources: USCCB, Secretariat for Divine Worship; missal are reminding most about the Catholic eighth centuries, the Vatican documents the faithful that the sharing of prayer ©2011 CNS translation helps bind faith is tradition. When texts became more modern-day Catholics common, Father Hil- When the third edition of the English-language version of the Roman Missal is imple- with early Christians they see tradition is gartner said. Sacra- mented at Advent, it will mark the continuing evolution of the eucharistic liturgy. through its more au- mentaries also were thentic language. being preserved, they’re assembled, the most guage of the people,” he said. onciliation. That English translation ap- “People may find it notable being the Old After the Council of Trent, it would be peared in 1985 and remains the missal in interesting that this comfortable with that.” Gelasian Sacramen- more than four centuries before the Ro- use until Advent. has developed over tary in the seventh man Mass saw significant changes. Even But some Vatican officials felt that ver- centuries. It isn’t Rita Thiron and eighth centuries though several popes granted conces- sion of the missal could be improved and something dropped Director of the Office of Worship in the Diocese of and the Gregorian sions to missionaries to allow Mass to set about working on still another transla- out of the sky at Vati- Lansing, Mich. Sacramentary in the be celebrated in local languages to aid in tion. can II, but it has a late eighth century. evangelization – including Mandarin in In 2001, the third translation was is- history,” said Christina Ronzio, director In 785, Pope Hadrian I gave a copy of the China in the early 14th century, Arabic for sued. It incorporates the changes that will of the Office for Worship in the Cleveland Gregorian Sacramentary to Charlemagne, the Carmelites in Persia in 1624 and Iro- take effect at Advent. It took ICEL nearly a Diocese. king of the Franks, who unified liturgical quoian for the Jesuits in 1773 near mod- decade to translate the changes into Eng- “What it does is it establishes continuity practice in Western Europe by expanding ern-day Montreal – Mass changed little lish and gain Vatican approval, but not of that tradition of the church,” she said. the Sacramentary’s use among faith com- until Vatican II. without tension. The Missal of Pius V appeared seven munities across the continent. The first document to emerge from Diocesan-based liturgists Ronzio and years after the Council of Trent concluded At the same time, Latin was becoming Vatican II in 1963 was the Constitution on Thiron both have included a discussion its work in 1563, implementing the coun- the language of the church. Father Daniel the Sacred Liturgy (“Sacrosanctum Con- of liturgical history in their workshops cil’s call for uniformity in liturgical books. Merz, associate director of the USCCB’s silium”), which called for “full, conscious, on implementing the translation after ini- Convened in response to Protestant dis- Secretariat of Divine Worship, explained and active participation” of all people in tially hearing from people who perceived putes with the church, the council met in that the use of Latin took several hundred the liturgy. The missal reflecting those the translation as betraying Vatican II’s 25 sessions in three periods beginning in years to emerge, beginning in the third principles, known as the Missal of Paul promise. With knowledge of history, the 1545. By its conclusion, the council codi- century; by the 10th century it was wide- VI, was approved in 1969. anger has largely disappeared, they said. fied the celebration of Mass and defined spread. That missal was translated into English “One of the things (people) appreciate church teaching on Scripture and tradi- “But even in Rome, it’s interesting by 1973 by the International Commission most about the Catholic faith is tradition,” tion, original sin, justification, the sacra- that the first several hundred years, on English in the Liturgy, known as ICEL. Thiron said. “When they see tradition is ments and the veneration of saints. you can see there was this concern It was slightly revised in 1975 with the ad- being preserved, they’re comfortable with The council allowed religious orders that to have the language be in the lan- dition of new eucharistic prayers for rec- that.” November 16, 2011 The Catholic Commentator 23 New translations that will be said the first Sunday of Advent By Laura Deavers The Gloria Editor The Liturgy of the Eucharist Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will. To prepare for the changes that will occur the first Sun- We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we The Lavabo day of Advent when the English-language translations of give you thanks for your great glory, (Standing at the side of the altar, the Roman Missal are implemented, St. Thomas More Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father, the priest washes his hands and says quietly) Church in Baton Rouge invited Dr. Brant Pitre to give a Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity, two-night mission on the changes. God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, And cleanse me from my sin. Pitre, a professor at Notre Dame Seminary in New Or- have mercy on us, you take away the sins of the world, receive leans, used Scriptural references to explain the biblical our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have roots of the Mass. This takes into account that we are all sinners. mercy on us. In Psalm 51, when the prophet Nathan goes to David after the “The Mass is a tapestry woven together by readings For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you and gestures,” said Pitre. king had been with Bathsheba, David prays in repentance, “Wash me alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin! For I know He explained those parts of the Mass in which the the glory of God the Father. Amen. wording is being changed and gave the biblical citation my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. from which the wording derived. The priest washes his hands since in Exodus 30:20-21, the Lord The following texts were presented by Pitre. All of the The Gloria is the song the angels sang at the time Jesus was born. told Moses to make a bronze bowl for the priests to use to wash their citations he used in his talks are not given, but are avail- (Luke 2:8-20) hands and their feet, lest they die. able in various media forms from his books and tapes. The Liturgy of the Word The Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts Heaven and earth are full of you glory. Hosanna in the Opening Greeting Prayer Before the Gospel highest. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, (The priest bows before the altar praying quietly) Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, that I may the highest. Corinthians 13:14) worthily proclaim your holy Gospel. or The word Holy is repeated three times to denote the superlative The Lord be with you. (Ruth 2:4) Isaiah prayed to God: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man case. Isaiah prayed “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts, the whole or of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips, … earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah later tells God to send him to do (If the bishop is presiding) Then flew one of the seraphim to me, having in his hand a burning his work. (Isaiah 6:1-8) The Sanctus also comes from the Book of Peace be with you. (John 20:19) coal which he had taken with tongs from the altar. And he touched my Revelation 4:1-11 and the Gospel of Matthew 21:1-9. mouth and said: ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken (People reply) away, and your sin forgiven” (Isaiah 6:5-6). And with your spirit. The Communion Rite (The priest genuflects, takes the host and Creed holding it slightly raised above the paten or above the chalice, This phrase comes from “The Lord be with your spirit” (2 Timothy I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and 4:22; cf. Galatians 6:18) which in Latin is “Et cum spiritu tuo.” while facing the people, says aloud) earth, of all things visible and invisible. Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the The Penitential Act God, born of the Father before all ages. Lamb. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, (One of two prayers can be said) (And, together with the people he adds once) begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, through him all things were made. but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. The Confiteor (Form A) For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and The opening of the Communion Rite uses John the Baptist’s words that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in became man. to Jesus, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the what I have done and in what I have failed to do, For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered world!” (John 1:29). Several other biblical references give meaning (Striking their breast) death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in to this prayer: Leviticus 16:7-10 and 16:21-22; Isaiah 1:18; and through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous accordance with the Scriptures. Revelations 19:1-9) fault, He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the The response comes from Matthew’s Gospel story of the centurion therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the who sought healing for his servant. When Jesus said he would come Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the dead and his kingdom will have no end. to the centurion’s house to heal the servant, the centurion said “Lord, I Lord our God. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant will be healed.” The striking of the breast is used in the Penitential Rite because the and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through tax collector, standing far off in the temple, prayed while beating his the prophets. breast, saying, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” (Luke 18:10-14) I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess Concluding Rite one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to (Priest or Deacon says) the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Go forth, the Mass is ended: Form B Amen. Lord, have mercy Kyrie eleison or Go in peace. Christ, have mercy Christe, eleison “I believe” is the traditional liturgical usage by Christians in (People respond) Lord, have mercy Kyrie eleison both Greek and Latin, and is consistent with the Apostles’ Creed. Thanks be to God. “Things visible and invisible” comes from Scripture. (Colossians 1:16) This is the prayer the two blind men, who when they heard Jesus “Consubstantial ” is a theological term adopted by the Council of was passing by, cried out, “Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David. … Nicea in 325 AD. “Incarnate” expresses better than “born” how the Mark’s Gospel relates the story of the woman who touched Jesus’ Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David.” (Matthew 20:29-34) Word was made flesh. garment and Jesus’ response to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace, and be healed of your disease (Mark 5:30-34). 24 The Catholic Commentator November 16, 2011 Lamana to be inducted into CHS Hall of Fame

J. Michael Lamana, a 1964 1 at the 27th Annual Found- Louisiana University in Monroe the recipient of the Mother Se- graduate of Catholic High School, ers Banquet at the Hilton Baton and has worked as a pharmacist ton Award in recognition of his will be inducted into the Catholic Rouge Capitol Center. He earned for more than 40 years. service and devotion to Catholic High School Hall of Fame Dec. a BS in pharmacy from Northeast Lamana is known for his gener- education. He spent decades vol- osity and service in many organi- unteering as a coach for many zations. At Catholic High, he has organizations and schools includ- served on the CHS Men’s Club ex- ing the CYO, BREC, St. Aloysius ecutive board since 1989, holding and St. Joseph’s Academy. Lamana the offices of secretary, treasurer, Recently, Lamana established in shot put for 15 years. He was vice-president and president, and the annual “Freedom Walk named a Bruin Man of the Year in chairman of the Men’s Club Bar- Across America” to honor victims 1964, one of Catholic High’s high- becue. of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, est honors for students. In addition to his work at Cath- 2001, including his son, Michael He and his wife, Wanda, have olic High, he has volunteered Scott Lamana, CHS Class of three children: Andrea Chatelain, countless hours to St. Joseph’s 1988, and to honor all veterans, and husband Jude; Danielle La- Academy, St. Aloysius School and past and present. mana and the late Michael Scott the Knights of Columbus. St. Jo- While a student at Catholic Lamana. They also have three seph’s Academy and St. Aloysius High, Lamana was on the track grandchildren Brandon, Michael # School have named Lamana as and field team, holding the record Scott and S. Joseph Chatelain. 1 MUFFOLETTA! Order Your Tailgating Sandwich Trays! OLOM 39ERS — Baton Rouge’s Our Muffoletta; Roast Beef with Provolone; Turkey with Swiss; Ham and Lady of Mercy Catholic Church Cheese; or “Mix ‘n’ Match”! Serves up to 20. Phone orders welcome. 39ers Adele Heuvel, from left, Lan- nie Bonnette and Leo Heuvel view Anthony’s exhibits at the Washington, La., Italian Deli Museum Nov. 4. The 39ers toured Baton Rouge’s the historic town, which was an im- only TRUE ITALIAN Deli Since 1978. portant port for steamboats in the For dessert try mid to late 1800s, and a restored our cannoli, antebellum home, shopped at the tiramusu, and Antique School Mall and had din- spumoni! ner on the banks of Bayou Courtab-

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