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Vol. 38, No. 23 Companions of Honor deceased remembered LAKE CHARLES – The Most Reverend chre of Jerusalem; The Pontifical Order of Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles, St. Gregory the Great; The Pontifical Order was the celebrant and homilist of the annual of St. Sylvester; The Military and Hos- Memorial Mass for deceased members of the pitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem; Companions of Honor, held Saturday, Oct. 27, The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Je- in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep- rusalem; The Sacred Military Constantinian tion. Order of St. George; Order of the Fleur de Lis; In the sanctuary were Rev. Archimandrite Bearers of The Pontifical Cross Pro Ecclesia Herbert May and Msgr. Ronald Groth. Dea- et Pontifice; Bearers of The Pontifical Medal con Wayne Chapman and Deacon Fred Reed Benemerenti; Members, Officers, and Com- served Bishop Provost. panions of The Order of St. Charles of the Dio- Fifteen members of the Companions who cese of Lake Charles; Bearers of The Devoted died in the previous year and were remem- Service Medal of the Diocese of Lake Charles; bered during the Mass along with all other and Bearers of The Bishop’s Medal of the Dio- Companions who have previously gone to cese of Lafayette. their rest. Those honored were: Sir Eddie The purposes of the Companions of Honor, Salassi + November 26, 2011; Lady Madge as outlined in its constitution and bylaws, are Niel Cardone + November 26, 2011; Maximil- to uphold and to encourage the support of Pa- lian Degeyter + January 7, 2012; Charles L. pal teachings, documents, and directives as Shreve, Sr. + January 17, 2012; Blanca A. Car- well as those of the Diocese of Lake Charles Officers for the Companions of Honor, who will serve for the next two years, were dona de Garcia + March 15, 2012; James Cole- and its Bishop; to make an annual voluntary elected at the group’s recent business luncheon held in Ave Maria Hall of the Cathe- man, Sr. + February 17, 2012; Zoe Barbe Lass- offering to the Evangelization Program of the dral of the Immaculate Conception office complex. Bishop Glen John Provost was man + March 16, 2012; Eloise Boulet + April Diocese of Lake Charles; and to pray for and 13, 2012; Matthew Lee, Sr. + May 21, 2012; to promote vocations to the ministerial priest- the celebrant of the Memorial Mass in the Cathedral, remembering those members Dorestan Broussard + June 17, 2012; Douglas hood and the religious life. of the organization who have died. Officers pictured, from left, are Paul Reed, secre- Daigle + June 18, 2012; Lena Mae Oustalet + Nearly $400,000 has been contributed by tary; David Marcantel, vice president/president-elect; John Halloran, president; and July 10, 2012; Rene Broussard + July 18, 2012; the Companions of Honor during its 28-year Gayle Marshall, treasurer. Lois Doherty + July 29, 2012; Lucille Smith history and members donated $15,045.00 dur- Sievert + September 17, 2012. ing the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The organization, established by Bishop Following the Mass, the group met for Jude Speyrer in December 1982, is composed lunch in Ave Maria Hall of the Cathedral, lo- of clergy, religious and laity honored by the cated at the corner of Kirby and Bilbo streets. Diocese or the Holy See or who are members During the business portion of the lun- of recognized orders of chivalry residing in cheon meeting, officers for the next two years Catholic presence in the Diocese. These include members of The were elected. Serving will be Sir John Hal- Sovereign Military Order of Hospitallers of loran, president; David Marcantel, vice presi- St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Mal- dent/president-elect, Gayle Marshall, trea- ta; The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepul- surer; and Paul Reed, secretary. Mall during Advent LAKE CHARLES – For said. “Volunteers from many local in all the third year there will be ages and demographics of the its different varieties,” she a Catholic presence in the Diocese will staff the space.” continued. “We also want Prien Lake Mall during the Ezell noted that anyone to make sure that Catholics Season of Advent, accord- interested in volunteering remember that through our ing to Bernell Ezell, Director for a block of time or to serve Baptism, we are all called of the Office of Evangeliza- as a captain for a day, should to evangelize. It also de- tion for the Diocese of Lake call 337-439-7400 and ask for fines evangelization as we Charles. Dates are Saturday Bernell or Marina or e-mail: Catholics see it, particularly and Sunday, Dec. 1-2, Dec. [email protected] through the mission state- 8-9, Dec. 15-16, and Dec. 22- or marina.ardoin@lcdiocese. ment of the Secretariat for 23 during the times the Mall org. the Ministry of Christian For- is open. “The free information will mation – ‘Spreading the Gos- Tickets are still available “We have reserved tables include church bro- pel message by Teaching and in the Center Court of the chures, brochures from the Living as Christ’s disciples.’” LAKE CHARLES – Enjoy click the “Support the Dio- edo. mall, near the theater en- Catholic schools in the Dio- In this Year of Faith, pro- the Tommy Dorsey Orches- cese” button and follow the Doors open at 6 p.m. and trance and the customer cese, more than 20 titles of claimed by Pope Benedict tra and a night of socializing simple instructions. music by the 12-member service kiosk, where free informative brochures about XVI, which runs until Nov. 24, and dancing at the Inaugural Special levels of giving Tommy Dorsey Orchestra materials on the Church and different aspects of the Faith, 2013, “we want to remind all Bishop’s Gala on Saturday, come with purchases of Plati- starts at 8 p.m. and contin- the many ministries and pro- free spiritual CD’s, and free Christians that their relation- Dec. 8, in the Exhibition Hall num tables, $15,000; Gold ta- ues until midnight. Proceeds grams of the Diocese of Lake handmade rosaries ” Ezell ship with the Lord and Sav- Charles will available for all ior, Jesus Christ, is the reason of the Lake Charles Civic bles, $10,000.00; Silver tables, will benefit the efforts of the said. “With this event we who are interested,” Ezell hope to show the face of the for this season.” Center. $5,000; and Crystal tables, Office of Communications to Tickets, $125 each or ta- $2,500. Purchasers at all of evangelize the Catholic faith bles of 10 for $1,100, for the these levels, in addition to 10 through print (Catholic Cal- black tie formal social and tickets, great food, the won- endar), television (Glad Tid- dance can be purchased at derful music and ambience ings), radio (airing of the 9:30 St. Henry Catholic Church to the Chancery of the Dio- of the evening, will receive a cese (337-439-7400), 414 Iris photo with the Bishop. Buy- a.m. Sunday Mass from the Street; Crossroads Bookstore ers of Platinum and Gold Cathedral); and the Diocesan (337-474-7100), 601 West Prien Level tables will be addition- website. Lake Road; and in the parish ally recognized the night of Numerous silent auction have Christ the King walk items will be available for bid churches of the Diocese as the Gala. LAKE CHARLES – The possession; 3) Christ is Head kingdom is: 1) supreme, ex- and the successful bidders well as with a credit card at Though a black tie event, Feast of Christ the King will of the Church, “holding in all tending not only to all people lcdiocese.org. men may opt to wear black or can use their credit cards to be celebrated on Sunday, Nov. things the primacy”; 4) God but also to their princes and Website visitors should dark suits rather than a tux- pay for the items on site. 25, with a 2 p.m. procession bestowed upon Christ the kings; 2) universal, extending through the neighborhood of nations of the world as His to all nations and to all plac- St. Henry Catholic Church, special possession and do- es; 3) eternal, for “The Lord according to Msgr. Daniel minion. shall sit a King forever”; 4) Torres, V.G., pastor. It also describes the quali- spiritual, Christ’s “kingdom “We will be going through- Lie named National Merit ties of Christ’s kingdom. This is not of this world”. out the neighborhood of St. Henry where we will be seek- ing the King of Kings to rule our lives and heal our fami- Scholarship semifinalist lies,” Msgr. Torres said. It is also the last Sunday of the liturgical year and precedes Pope Benedict XVI LAKE CHARLES – Marga- trict and state piano rally and the beginning of the Season General Intention: That migrants throughout the ret Lie, a senior at St. Louis the Louisiana Music Teach- of Advent. Msgr. Torres in- world may be welcomed with generosity and authen- Catholic High School, is a ers’ Association Piano Festi- vites all to take part in this tic love, especially by Christian communities. semifinalist in the 2013 Na- val, the latter for 14 straight very important tradition of Missionary Intention: Christ, light for all human- tional Merit Scholarship com- years. the Church. ity. That Christ may reveal himself to all humanity petition. She studies ballet with the The Feast of Christ the with the light that shines forth from Bethlehem and Lie, who plans to major Lady Leah Lafargue School King was established by Pope is reflected in the face of his Church. in Biology with a pre-med of Dance and has been a prin- Pius XI in 1925 as an antidote concentration in college cipal dance member since to secularism, a way of life Bishop Glen John Provost and attend medical school, 2009, most recently the Fairy which leaves God out of man’s For Families: is a member of the National of the Golden Vine in The thinking and living and orga- That they recognize where their true treasure is Honor Society and served as Sleeping Beauty with Lake nizes his life as if God did not found and live in harmony and at peace with each the group’s president. She Charles Symphony. exist. The feast is intended to other. captured first places at the Among many other activi- proclaim in a striking and ef- 2012 district and state Liter- ties, Lie has been a member fective manner Christ’s royal- ary Rally in advanced math of the Spirit of St. Louis band ty over individuals, families, pre-calculus. She also took for two years as first chair society, governments, and na- first places at the district flute, served as the band’s tions. rally in Algebra II (2011) and vice president, and as cap- The Mass of the day estab- lishes the titles for Christ’s CCHD collection Geometry (2010) while finish- tain of the quiz bowl team. ing second at state in 2011 in Margaret Lie royalty over men: 1) Christ Algebra II and fourth in Ge- is God, the Creator of the ometry (2010). She has been universe and hence wields honored with the Outstand- a supreme power over all things; “All things were cre- November 17-18 ing Academic Achievement Did you know... award at St. Louis for the past ated by Him”; 2) Christ is our LAKE CHARLES – This The campaign works with three years. According to the Official Catholic Directory there are 195 Redeemer, He purchased us weekend in the Diocese of Catholic dioceses and their A parishioner of Our Lady archdiocese/dioceses in the United States as well as by His precious Blood, and Lake Charles and across the bishops to award grants to lo- Queen of Heaven Catholic one apostolic exarchate, and one personal ordinari- made us His property and U.S., Catholic churches will cal, low-income community Church, where she served as ate. These include 145 Latin Catholic dioceses, 35 take up the national collec- groups working to address the an altar server, Lie excels in Latin Catholic archdioceses, 15 Eastern Catholic Dio- The offices of the tion for the Catholic Cam- causes of poverty. By helping paign for Human Develop- the poor to participate in the music and was named to the ceses (eparchies), two Eastern Catholic archdioceses District Honor Band for three ment (CCHD). decisions and actions that af- (archeparchies), one apostolic exarchate for the Syro- Diocese of years straight. She was also a It is the domestic anti-pov- fect their lives, CCHD offers a member of the Calcasieu Par- Malankara Catholic Church; and one personal ordina- Lake Charles erty program of the U.S. Cath- hand up, not a hand out, help- ish Honors Wind Symphony riate for the Chair of Peter. will be open during regular business olic Bishops which works to ing people and communities in 2011, gaining a Superior hours from Monday to Wednesday, address the root causes of overcome injustice, escape in Wind Instrumental Flute Just what is an exarchate and a personal ordinariate and Nov. 19-21, will close Thursday and poverty in the U.S. through poverty, and build bridges of Solo in 2010, 2011, and 2012 what is the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church? Find Friday, Nov. 22-23 for Thanksgiving, and promotion and support of solidarity. communitycontrolled, self- Learn more by visiting and Flute Duet in 2010. She out in the next? Catholic Calendar. reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 26. has earned honors at the dis- help organizations. www.usccb.org/cchd. The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

November 16, 2012 Herman Guidry named “Distinguished Catholic of the Year” LAKE CHARLES – Her- ued. “He had a caring attitude man Guidry, a parishioner Guidry served as principal towards his students and fel- of Immaculate Heart of Mary of Immaculate Heart of Mary low teachers,” Msgr. Torres Catholic Church, was named Catholic School for a number said. “His laugh and smile the “Distinguished Catho- of years and “continues to were contagious as well as lic of the Year” by St. Peter this day providing 50 percent his sense of humor. As I look Claver Court and Council of all supplies and equip- back to those years in the #168, at the third annual Sap- ment for the CCD program at early 1980s, he did not just phire and Ice Gala. Immaculate Heart Church. teach business courses, but Proceeds from the event He has been an instrumental he was evangelizing the Cath- support educational expens- volunteer for fundraisers of olic faith through his person. es for college-level seminar- the church, co-captain of the Even though, at that time and ians studying for the priest- Kinghts of at how youthful we were, we did hood for the Diocese of Lake Masses at Immaculate Heart. not truly realize the subtle Charles and the St. Henry “He was instrumental in ways he was sharing his faith, Catholic Church Building involving the Knights of Pe- his knowledge, and mentor- Bridges Capital Campaign. ter Claver Assembly #22 in ing so many to have the cour- Pastors from the parishes of providing and installing air age to look for God in this the Diocese provide nomina- conditioners for the elderly, great world. I am glad that I tions for the Award. the handicapped, and those can say he was one of many In his introduction of the in financial need,” Msgr. Tor- who helped me in my journey 2012 recipient, Msgr. Daniel res said. “His efforts have to say yes to the Lord. Torres, pastor of St. Henry, resulted in over 800 window “Jesus said to Peter, ‘I have spoke of St. Peter Claver and units being installed in vari- given you a model to follow, the manner in which he pro- ous areas of the Diocese of so that as I have done for you, vided care for the slaves of Lake Charles.” you should also do,’” Msgr. 17th century . Guidry also serves as a Torres continued. “St. Peter Speaking about Guidry, volunteer at Abraham’s Tent followed the Lord, St. Peter Msgr Torres said, “He has serving lunches to those in Claver followed the Lord and Herman Guidry, second from left, receives the Distinguished Catholic of the Year been a faithful and humble need and he taught in the this man we are honoring to- Award from Monsignor Daniel A. Torres, Vicar General of the Diocese of Lake servant, like St. Peter Claver. public school system for more night is truly following this Charles and Pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church, at the third annual Sapphire and He began his work for the than 25 years. He serves on model of the Lord.” Church as an altar server in the Lake Charles Mayor’s Ad- Past Supreme Lady Gera- Ice Gala of Knights of Peter Claver Court and Council #168. At left is Father Marcus Church Point at a young age. visory Board and the Alcohol lyn Shelvin of the Knights of Johnson, pastor of Guidry’s parish, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and at right is Father From there he was inspired Review Board and was one of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Bryan Thompson, Parochial Vicar of St. Henry. to expand his service to his the organizers of the annual read the remarks of the sched- country, community, and fel- Thanksgiving Day dinner uled guest speaker Sir Knight low man. sponsored by Assembly #22 Fredron DeKarlos Blackmon, “His religious education some 13 years ago. the Supreme Knight and at Holy Ghost Catholic High Msgr. Torres also spoke Chief Executive Officer of the School in Opelousas formed of his personal relationship Knights of St. Peter Claver, his foundation for serving with Guidry while a student Inc., who was unable to attend Fair Trade sale set at others,” Msgr. Torres contin- at LaGrange High School. due to illness. Second collection for Hurricane Sandy Christ the King Church LAKE CHARLES – Christ choose gifts that make a dif- mission to eradicate poverty, relief Nov. 24-25 the King Catholic Church ference at this sale. Shop for and a charter member of the LAKE CHARLES – A spe- joins with Catholic Relief beautiful and fairly traded Fair Trade Federation. The cial second collection will be Services for a Fair Trade items. items found at Work of Human held in all the churches of the “Work of Human Hands” sale “In time for the Christmas Hands sales are made by mar- Diocese of Lake Charles on Dec. 3-14, during regular of- season, we will have beauti- ginalized artisans and farm- the weekend of Nov. 24-25 in fice hours (9 a.m. to noon and ful ornaments, holiday décor ers living in over 30 countries. response to the loss and dam- 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.) daily at the items, nativity sets and much “Through your purchases, age sustained by many due church office at 7680 Gulf more,” he continued. “We will they gain the income and to Hurricane Sandy, accord- Highway. also have reasonably priced skills they need to support The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, Bishop of ing to Father Wayne LeBleu, The sale will also take items for most on your Christ- themselves and their fami- Lake Charles, has asked that during the hurricane Secretary for the Ministry of place on the weekend of Dec. mas shopping list including lies,” Father LeBleu said. season of 2012 the people of the Diocese of Lake Pastoral Services. 8-9 in the parish hall follow- jewelry, trinket boxes, wind To learn more about Work Charles pray the following prayer, composed by The “All of us here can relate ing Masses, set for 5 p.m. on chimes, and items for children of Human Hands visit their Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder, Second Bish- to those who are recovering Saturday and at 8:30 a.m. and as well. The sale is hosted in website at www.crsfairtrade. op of Lafayette, following Hurricane Audrey in 1957: from the devastation of Hur- 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. partnership with Catholic Re- org/crafts. Call the parish of- ricane Sandy with its torren- According to Father Wayne lief Services and SERRV, a fice, 478-0213 for more -infor LeBleu, pastor, “You can nonprofit organization with a mation. O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble tial rains and winds,” Father voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed LeBleu said. “We also re- your order and returned to its quietude. You are member the benefits of those still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the who assisted us in our time of need and we would like shadow of a danger over which we have no con- to offer our prayerful sup- trol: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, port and gifts to assist those can awake from its seeming lethargy, and over- in need at this time. Catholic step its conventional boundaries, invade our land Charities of the Diocese of and spread chaos and disaster. Lake Charles is developing a response in the way of mone- During this hurricane season we turn to You, O loving tary donations to be used for Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose mem- the immediate humanitar- ories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to ian needs of the most vulner- refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, able and to support the local Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to Catholic Church and Catholic plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared Charities USA in its ongoing from the calamities common to this area and ani- mission. mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk “Donors may also send in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the their contributions to this heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity collection for Catholic Chari- ties – Aid to Hurricane San- awaits us. Amen. dy Victims by mail to their church parish or drop it off Bishop Glen John Provost, on stage, speaks to the nearly 1,300 confirmation candi- The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder at the parish offices,” Father dates and their sponsors at the Afternoon of Reflection held in October at W.W. Lewis Second Bishop of Lafayette LeBleu said. “You should put Middle School Auditorium in Sulphur. Father Nathan Long, director of the Office “Hurricane Sandy Relief ” in the memo space on your of Religious Education and Secretary for the Ministry of Christian Formation also check.” spoke to the students and sponsors about Confirmation. Diocesan Briefs..... Next Vocaré meeting Dec. 9 the Apostle Catholic Church, 1210 Main Street. tion form can be found on the schools website sthfcs.com. The praying of the Rosary and Confession begins at 6 p.m. LAKE CHARLES – Men, seeking to understand God’s call following at 6:30 p.m. with the celebration of the Mass and Ex- Advent Mission at St. Peter the Apostle in their lives, are invited to attend Sunday Vocaré meetings at position of the Blessed Sacrament and prayers for healing at HACKBERRY – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church will Vianney House. 7:30 p.m. host an Advent Parish Mission on Sunday, Dec. 2, featuring Dr. The final meeting of 2012 is Dec. 9. Vianney House is the diocesan house of discernment, located at the corner of Ninth Bishop Provost visiting Catholic schools Kelly Bowring, S.T.D. beginning at 2:45 p.m. and Bank streets. Dr. Bowring will have two presentations, the first on Mary LAKE CHARLES – Visits by Bishop Glen John Provost’s Our Mother in Scripture, in Devotion, and in the Church To- Call Father Nathan Long for more information about Vo- to the Catholic Schools in the Diocese during the 2012-2013 day and then, from his latest bestselling book, The Secrets, caré and vocations to the priesthood at 337-439-7400. school year continue on Thursday, Dec. 6 at St. Louis Catholic Chastisement, and Triumph of the Two Hearts of Jesus and Men’s Prayer Breakfast Friday, Dec. 7 High School. The Bishop will visit St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Mary. LAKE CHARLES – The next Men’s Prayer Breakfast is set School on Thursday, Dec. 13. for Friday, Dec. 7, in Ave Maria Hall of the Cathedral of the Im- St. Louis Catholic High School Open House On Wednesday, Jan. 16, he will visit Our Lady’s Catholic maculate Conception Office Complex. Mass will be celebrated LAKE CHARLES – St. Louis Catholic High School will have School in Sulphur, Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catho- in the Cathedral at 6:30 a.m. with the breakfast to follow at 7 an Open House on Wednesday, Nov. 28, with the doors opening lic School on Wednesday, Feb. 20, on Wednesday, March 20, p.m. at 5 p.m. at the Bank Street entrance. Men can register by calling 337-439-7400. his final stop at St. Theodore Holy Family Catholic School in Moss Bluff. Tours of the school will start at 5:30 p.m. Deborah Frank, In December and January, due to scheduling conflicts, school president, will make a presentation prior to the tours there will be no Women’s Prayer Luncheons. The next lun- Holy Family School French Market Bazaar and St. Louis Ambassadors, current students, will take fami- cheon is Wednesday, February 1, 2013. lies around the building. St. Louis teachers will showcase cur- Women should send a check for $10, payable to the Diocese MOSS BLUFF – The annual St. Theodore Holy Family riculum and class expectations while student clubs, organiza- of Lake Charles, to Ms. Esther Gallardo, 612 Alamo Street, Catholic School’s French Market Bazaar is Saturday Dec. 1, in tions, and sports teams will highlight their programs. Lake Charles, LA 70601, and include a stamped-self ad- the Enrichment Center and on the grounds at 785 Sam Hous- dressed envelope. ton Jones Parkway. The bazaar begins at 10 a.m. and continues The Bank Street entrance should be used to enter the until 3 p.m. with crafts, Christmas décor, gifts, religious items, school and parking is available at the gym and Bank Street Mass and Adoration for Healing on First Thursdays cosmetics, homemade goodies and gumbo. lots. HACKBERRY – The Holy Mass and Adoration for Healing Vendors interested in participating should contact Rac- For more information on the Open House, call Geneva will be held on the First Thursday of each month at St. Peter quel Williams at 842-3083 or [email protected]. A registra- Breaux at 337-436-7275, Ext. 244 or e-mail [email protected]. This page paid for by the Diocese of Lake Charles through the generous sponsorships of the following: Your Knights Catholic Charities Saint Charles Your Catholic Watch “Glad Tidings” “Connected Catholics” For sponsorship information of Columbus Diocese of Center/Tabor Daughters Court Sunday at 6 a.m. Diocesan Singles Call 337-439-7400, Ext. 307 Council Here Lake Charles Retreat House Here on KPLC-TV Ministry 439-7400 [email protected] 337-439-7436 337-855-1232