Lenten Regulations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge

THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR | FEBRUARY 14, 2020

PRAYER SERVICES | THE LIGHT IS ON FOR YOU! | PENANCE SERVICES | STATIONS OF THE CROSS Lenten regulations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge As per the Pagella Policies of the of other smaller quantities of food at the a solemnity and fasting on all Lenten Clerg y (pr iests and deacons) who have Diocese of Baton Rouge, as in the rest of other customary mealtimes is permitted. weekdays (especially Wednesdays and legitimate residence and active ministry the church in the United States, Catholics Food and drink “between meals” Fridays), and on Holy Saturday, is strongly within the Diocese of Baton Rouge have aged 18 through 59 are bound by a grave (excepting only water and medicine) is not recommended to all the faithful. been delegated the power to dispense obligation to observe a solemn fast on Ash permitted on fast days. There always remains, of course, the faithful of the diocese, in individual Wednesday and Good Friday. Catholics To abstain from meat means refraining the grave obligation to participate at cases and for a just reason, from the aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat from eating beef, veal, pork or poultry at Holy Mass on all Sundays and days of obligation to observe a particular day on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and least, although not necessarily eggs, milk obligation. of penance, or to commute some or all Good Friday as well. These norms have products or meat broths, or condiments Each in his or her own way, every of its obligations to other pious works. been established by the U.S. Conference made from animal fat. The consumption Christian is bound to do penance by Included in this is the faculty to dispense of Catholic Bishops in accord with the of fish, shellfish and reptiles is permitted virtue of divine law. Only ill health or from the Lenten obligations to fast and norms of canons 1249-1253 in the revised if desired. some similar situation of urgency excuses. abstain from meat. Yet the obligation Code of Canon Law of 1983. Beyond the mandatory days listed During the Lenten season, Christ Jesus’ to do some kind of penance remains a To fast means to consume only one above, abstinence from meat on every own challenges to prayer, fasting and serious one, and will not be taken lightly full meal a day at most, although taking Friday throughout the year which is not almsgiving are paramount. by a good Catholic. Ash Wednesday schedule Ascension of Our Lord Church Our Lady of Mercy Church Sacred Heart of Jesus Church St. Joseph Cathedral St. Paul the Apostle Church 716 Mississippi Street 445 Marquette Ave. 2250 Main Street 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge 3912 Gus Young Ave. Donaldsonville Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 7:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. Baton Rouge 12:05 & 6 p.m. 6:30 & 8:00 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. Noon, 6:00 p.m 6 p.m. St. Joseph Church Holy Family Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Alphonsus Church 15710 Hwy. 16 St. Philip Church 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. French Settlement 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 8 a.m., 6 p.m. Mass with ashes 11485 Ferdinand Street Greenwell Springs 8:10 a.m. Noon Noon ashes only St. Francisville 6 & 8:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Communion 5:30 p.m. service with ashes St. Stephen the Martyr Holy Rosary Church St. Francis of Assisi Church Church 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Our Lady of Peace Church 818 West 10th Street St. Margaret Queen of 22494 Hwy. 22, Maurepas 6 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. 13281 Hwy. 44, Vacherie Donaldsonville Scotland Church 7 a.m. Communion service 8 a.m., 6:30 p.m. 7 a.m. 30300 Catholic Hall Road with ashes Immaculate Conception Hammond (Albany) 7 p.m. Church Our Lady of Perpetual Help St. George Church 6 a.m., 6 p.m. 865 Hatchell Ln. Chapel 7808 St. George Dr. St. Thomas Chapel Denham Springs 3147 Church Street, Jackson Baton Rouge St. Mark Church 32191 Hwy. 22, Springfield 8:30 a.m., noon, 5 & 7 p.m. Noon 6:30 & 8 a.m., 6 p.m. 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Noon Noon Liturgy of the 8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m Mater Dolorosa Church Our Lady of Pompeii Church Word and ashes Noon ashes only 609 Third St., Independence 14450 Hwy. 442 W, Tickfaw 8:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. St. James Church St. Mary of False River Church 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James 348 W. Main St., New Roads 6 p.m. 7 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m. SEE STATIONS PAGE 6B

2B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2020 February 14, 2020 Spiritual renewal opportunities of the Lenten season FEBRUARY 16, 7808 St. George Dr. Our Lady of Mercy Church All other Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Baton Rouge 445 Marquette Ave. – 8 p.m. Parish office 225-647-5321 APRIL 5, 19 5 p.m. confessions Baton Rouge Fridays 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. One Day at a Time for Catholic 6 p.m. Mass 6 p.m. Mass followed by sung Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 Mass and Stations of the Cross Teens 6:30 p.m. singing Chaplet of novena and benediction St. Mary of False River Church St. Joseph Church Divine Mercy Deacon Richard Grant FEBRUARY 26, 348 W. Main St., New Roads Church office 225-293-2212 225-926-1883 MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, Noon Mass, 12:30 p.m. Stations St. Catherine Room APRIL 1, 8 355 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula of the Cross 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration JoNell Doucet 225-638-9665 Reflections, crafts and games; Novena Novena Sacred Heart of Jesus Church RSVP Immaculate Conception Church Ascension of Our Lord Church 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge Stations of the Cross 6 Mini Retreats Mary Hanks 985-507-4868 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland 716 Mississippi Street, Feb. 26, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. St. Alphonsus Church St. Gerard Majella Church 6 p.m. Mass followed by Divine Donaldsonville All other dates noon – 6:00 p.m 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Parish Hall FEBRUARY 17, 24, Mercy Novena After 6 p.m. Mass followed by Clare Coulon 225-387-6671 Greenwell Springs 5249 Maple Drive MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Parish office 225-627-5124 Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30 p.m. Baton Rouge APRIL 6, 13 Dana Schexnayder FEBRUARY 27, MARCH Mary Bridges 225-831-4744 Divine Mercy Novena 225-473-3176 5, 12, 19, 26, APRIL 2 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Divine Novena Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Stations of the Cross Free, donations appreciated St. Jules Church Stations of the Cross 2250 Main Street FEBRUARY 19, 26, Our Lady of Mercy Church Rev. Tat Hoang CSsR will lead: 7165 Hwy. 1, Belle Rose St. Philip Church Baton Rouge MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, 445 Marquette Ave. Feb. 27 “3 Temptations” 6 p.m. Mass, exposition of 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 8 a.m. Mass followed by the APRIL 8, 15 Baton Rouge March 5 “The Beloved” Blessed Sacrament, singing of Following 6 p.m. Mass Chaplet of Divine Mercy, novena 6 p.m. March 12 “The Living Water” the chaplet and benediction Divine Mercy Novena prayers, benediction of the Deacon Richard Grant March 19 “The Light” Rectory 225-473-8569 St. Alphonsus Church Eucharistic Adoration March 26 “The Resurrection” Blessed Sacrament 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Mater Dolorosa Church 225-926-1883 Office 225-387-6671 April 2 “Jesus, The Son of God” Divine Mercy Novena Chaplet Greenwell Springs 609 Third St., Independence Stations of the Cross Refreshments and fellowship follow St. George Church 6 p.m. 1 – 7 p.m. 225-355-2553, [email protected] Divine Mercy Novena Feb. 26 will be after 6 p.m. Mass Rev. Reuben Dykes Immaculate Conception Church Donna Speeg 225-261-6635 985-878-9639 865 Hatchell Ln., Denham Springs FEBRUARY 25, 6 Mini Retreats After 8:30 a.m. Mass MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, After 6 p.m. Mass, except March APRIL 7, 14 St. Gerard Majella Church Parish Hall 13 before 7 p.m. Mass Divine Mercy Chaplet 5249 Maple Drive 225-665-5359 SHRIMP! Most Blessed Sacrament Church Baton Rouge FRIDAYS IN LENT 15615 Jefferson Hwy. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Italian-Style Marinated Shrimp PoBoys Baton Rouge Free, donations appreciated Our Lady of Pompeii Church 6:30 p.m. exposition of the Rev. Tat Hoang CSsR will lead: 14450 Hwy. 442 W., Tickfaw Special Order Only: Blessed Sacrament and Feb. 27 “3 Temptations” 6 p.m. Shrimp Pesto Lasagna benediction March 5 “The Beloved” Loretta Bergeron 985-345-8957 Kathy Duplessis 225-752-6230 March 12 “The Living Water” March 19 “The Light” Stations of the Cross Anthony’s Italian Deli FEBRUARY 26 March 26 “The Resurrection” Holy Family Church 319 N Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 5575 GOVERNMENT ST., JUST WEST OF JEFFERSON HWY. Stations of the Cross April 2 “Jesus, The Son of God” 5 p.m. PHONE ORDERS WELCOME! 225-272-6817 OPEN MON.-SAT. 9:30 - 6:00 PM St. John the Baptist Church Refreshments and fellowship Church 225-383-1838 Baton Rouge’s only TRUE ITALIAN DELI Since 1978 402 S. Kirkland, Brusly follow 6:30 p.m. 225-355-2553, [email protected] All Day Adoration St. Ann Church Ash Wednesday “Wood & 182 Church St., Morganza Journey Through Lent ... Nails” Retreat FEBRUARY 28 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. St. Alphonsus Church Featuring Author Edward Sri Old Testament Jerusalem Retta Ramagos 225-694-3781 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Temple Tour ...Toward Easter Greenwell Springs St. Joseph Church Benediction and Stations of 8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. 225 N. 8th Street, Ponchatoula the Cross $35 per person, Mass at 8:30 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., followed by St. Ann Church a.m., followed by a day of prayer adoration 182 Church St., Morganza and reflection. Must register and All are invited, all ages, religions 6 – 7 p.m. pay in advance. and out of towners Retta Ramagos 225-694-3781 Theresa Henderson Stacy Randazzo 985-386-3749 225-241-1319 Stations of the Cross FEBRUARY 28, MARCH NEW! FEBRUARY 26, 28, 3, 13, 20, 27, APRIL 3 St. Jean Vianney Church MARCH 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 16166 S. Harrell’s Rd. 20, 25, 27, APRIL 1, 3 Stations of the Cross Baton Rouge Our Lady of Mount Carmel 6 – 6:30 p.m. Children’s Books & Activities Eucharistic Adoration 11485 Ferdinand Street Parish office 225-753-7950 St. Margaret Queen of Scotland St. Francisville Church 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Catholic Art & Gifts 30300 Catholic Hall Road 6184 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge Mater Dolorosa Church Hammond (Albany) Stations of the Cross 609 Third St., Independence 225.926.1216 • www.zieglers.com Ash Wednesday – 7 a.m. – Holy Rosary Church 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Hours: M-F 9am-5pm; Sat. 9:30am-4:30pm 5 p.m. 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 3B February 14, 2020 LENT 2020 The Catholic Commentator 3B 5

SPIRITUALITY  FEB 28, MAR 6, 13, 20, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, MARCH 6 MARCH 9 – 10 From page 2B 27, APR 3 APRIL 1 Healing Mass Lenten Mission Stations of the Cross Ecumenical Lenten Lunches St. James Church St. Aloysius Church Rev. Reuben Dykes St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Church 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge 985-878-9639 15710 Hwy. 16, French Brief worship service followed 10 a.m. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Settlement by lunch Free and open to everyone Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. March 4 Stay Awake and Pray with Me Marcellino D’Ambrosio PhD St. Dominic Chapel Office 225-698-3110 First Baptist Church St. Ann Church (“Dr. Italy”) is a best-selling 55720 LA Hwy. 445, Husser 325 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula Church hall author, speaker and founder of 5:30 – 6 p.m. Stations of the Cross 11:30 a.m. 182 Church St., Morganza the Crossroads Initiative. He Rev. Reuben Dykes St. Stephen the Martyr Church March 11 & 18 7 p.m. will address the importance of 985-878-9639 22494 Hwy. 22, Maurepas First United Methodist Church Janice Newton 225-936-3361 the Mass and personal prayer in 5:30 p.m. adoration 201 E. Pine St., Ponchatoula the Catholic Life. Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. Mass followed by Stations March 25 MARCH 7 & APRIL 4 Mark Christian 225-343-6657 St. Paul the Apostle Church of the Cross First Presbyterian Church Ext. 28 3912 Gus Young Ave. Family Adoration & Office 225-695-6310, 225-698- 197 S. Fourth St., Ponchatoula Benediction Baton Rouge 3110 April 1 MARCH 9 – 11 6 p.m. St. Alphonsus Church All Saints Episcopal Church Parish Mission Parish office 225-383-2537 MARCH 1 – 3 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. 250 W. Hickory Street Greenwell Springs St. George Church Ponchatoula Stations of the Cross Lenten Parish Mission 8:30 – 9 a.m. 7808 St. George Dr. St. Margaret Queen of Scotland $5 suggested donation Donuts in the St. Francis Room Baton Rouge St. Joseph Cathedral Angela Perrin 985-386-3749 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge Church to follow 7 – 8:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. 30300 Catholic Hall Road Olga Johnson 225-261-4644 “Seasons, Cycles and Spiritual Lorie Watson 225-387-5928 Hammond (Albany) MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, Lessons Learned, So What March 1 – 6:45 p.m. APRIL 1, 8 MARCH 8 Really Matters” presented by March 2 and 3 – 6 p.m. Adoremus! The Eucharist: Rev. Whitney Miller Stations of the Cross Passion & Purpose for Presented by Sister Martha Ann Source of our Christine Life Church Office 225-293-2212 Immaculate Conception Church Marriage Abshire FMOL At. Agnes Church 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland St. George Church Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge MARCH 9 – 11 6 p.m. 7808 St. George Dr. 5 p.m. confession Baton Rouge Lenten Mission “How To Grow MARCH 2 – 3 5:30 Mass Stations of the Cross 1 – 5 p.m. in Holiness?” 6 p.m. Divine Mercy Chapet Our Lady of Peace Church Parish Mission $25 ticket per person/st.george. St. Mark Church followed by presentation 13281 Hwy. 44, Vacherie Immaculate Conception Church org or DynamicCatholic.com 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales March 4 Dr. Geoffrey Bains 3:30 p.m. 865 Hatchell Lane Discover key ingredients to a 7 p.m. professor of sacred Scripture Denham Springs healthy and happy marriage. Cecile Haley 225-450-9469 or “The Eucharist Foreshadowed Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. Take your relationship to a new 225-647-8461 in the Old Testament” St. James Church Presented by Rev. Albert Haase level; given by Dr. Allen Hunt March 11 Rev. Ryan Hallford 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James Office 225-665-5359 Elizabeth Schroeder “The Holy Sacrifice of the 6 p.m. 225-293-2212 SEE SPIRITUALITY PAGE 4B MARCH 2 – 4 Mass: The Cross, Sacrifice, Stations of the Cross Parish Lenten Mission the Priesthood and His Real St. Margaret Queen of Scotland St. Alphonsus Church Presence” LIVE & BOILED Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. March 18 Rev. Todd Lloyd “Holy 30300 Catholic Hall Road Greenwell Springs Communion: Food for Our Hammond (Albany) 6:30 – 8 p.m. Journey and Pledge of God’s 5:30 – 6 p.m. Mary Bielski will speak on Love” CRAWFISH Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 “Made New: The Transforming March 25 Rev. Brent Maher Power of the Gospel.” “Mary, Our Model of Stations of the Cross Refreshments afterwards. Eurcharistic Devotion” St. Mark Church Childcare available upon April 1 Rev. Miles Walsh 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales request. “The Eucharist: Our Food Following 8:30 a.m. Mass Olga Johnson 225-261-4644 for Eternal Life; Living Our Call us about 6 p.m. chapel Catholic Mission as Eucharistic catering your Cecile Haley 225-450-9469 or MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Instruments of the Lord” company 225-647-8461 APRIL 6 April 8 Rev. Michael H. Champagne “The Eucharist crawfish boil South Lenten Bible Study Baton Rouge’s Spiritual Fridays Revealed in the New Testament” St. James Church on our St. Benedict the Moor Church Visit StAgnesbr.org FAVORITE 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James courtyard! Seafood Market! 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. adoration and Adoration St. Joseph Church Since 1982 reconciliation MARCH 3 5 p.m. Stations of the Cross 15710 Hwy. 16, French 5:30 p.m. Mass Healing Mass Settlement Heads & Tails Jerilyn Williams 985-513-2528 St. Philip Church 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie Old St. Joseph Church Seafood FEBRUARY 28, 10 a.m. Office 225-698-3110 Market • Restaurant • Catering MAR. 6, 13, 27, APR 3 MARCH 4 Stations of the Cross MARCH 5 225-767-2525 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Lenten Taize Prayer Service Healing Mass 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge Holy Family Church Our Lady of Peace Church HeadsAndTailsSeafood.com 2 p.m. 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 13281 Hwy. 44, Vacherie 2070 Silverside Dr. (Across from Albertson’s on Perkins Rd.) 6:30 p.m. 10 a.m. Hours: M - Wed.11a - 7p; Th. - Sat. 11a - 9p Church office 225-383-1838 4B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2020 February 14, 2020 SPIRITUALITY  MARCH 10 Our Road to Christ” MARCH 15 Healing Service and Mass Speakers: Claudia Mason, Faye St. Joseph Church From page 3B Lenten Evening of Reflection Bilingual Mass Coorpender and Rose Vutera 255 N. Eighth Street Women of the Well St. Philip Church Ponchatoula Lenten Revival St. Margaret Queen of Scotland 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie MARCH 12 2 p.m. St. Benedict the Moor Church Church 4 p.m. Father Anthony Ddiong 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville 30300 Catholic Hall Road Lenten Mission presiding 6:30 – 8 p.m. Hammond (Albany) Holy Rosary Church MARCH 16 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Angela Perrin 985-386-3749 “God Is” presented by revivalist 6:30 p.m. social Jacob Benda Organ Concert 7 p.m. Deacon Lawrence Houston, 7 – 8:30 p.m. program St. Joseph Cathedral Parish office 225-647-5321 APRIL 4 St. Peter Claver Church, Free but RSVP requested 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge Family Adoration & Archdiocese of New Orleans womenofthewellbr.com/events 7 – 9 p.m. Benediction Jerilyn Williams 985-513-2528 “Clearing the Path: Simplifying Lorie Watson 225-387-5928 St. Alphonsus Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. MARCH 17 Greenwell Springs Lenten Evening Prayer with 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Adoration Afterwards donuts in the St. St. Jean Vianney Church Francis Room 16166 S. Harrell’s Rd. Olga Johnson 225-261-4644 Baton Rouge 7 – 8 p.m. APRIL 5 Rev. Tom Ranzino and choir will The Last Supper lead in prayer through music Dramatization and Scripture while we are in Our Lady of Pompeii Church the presence of our Lord. 14450 Hwy. 442W., Tickfaw Parish office 225-753-7950 7 p.m. MARCH 20 & 22 Followed with reception in Pompeii Hall Youth Lenten Play Loretta Bergeron 985-345-8957 St. Francis Cabrini Church 3511 Church St., Livonia Tenebrae Service on Palm 7 p.m. – March 20 Sunday 1 p.m. – March 22 St. Patrick Church Donations accepted 12424 Brogdon Lane The youth will perform “The Baton Rouge Life, Death, and Resurrection of 7 p.m. Jesus.” There will be a potluck Pamela Folse 225-753-5750 following Sunday performance. Peggy Champagne APRIL 9 225-625-2438 or 225-456-0595 Living Stations of the Cross MARCH 22 – 24 St. Elizabeth School at St. Elizabeth Church Parish Mission 119 Hwy. 403, Paincourtville St. Patrick Church 8 – 8:45 a.m. 12424 Brogdon Lane Presented by the eighth grade Baton Rouge class 7 p.m. Lisa Traigle 985-369-7402 Come, revive your spirit and Focusing on soul with Vallimar Jansen APRIL 10 – 19 Pamela Folse 225-753-5750 Divine Mercy MARCH 27 St. Mark Church 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales what matters. Baton Rouge High School, 2 p.m. April 10 & 11 Catholic High School and St. 8 a.m. April 13 – 17 Joseph’s Academy Concert 3:30 p.m. April 18 St. Joseph Cathedral 7:30 a.m. April 12 & 19 Another way to raise your 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge Cecile Haley 225-450-9469 or 7 p.m. 225-647-8461 Memorial concert for Robbie Lent is an ideal time to find your focus. Studies show the little things, such as Giroir being mindful, journaling and prayer can make a big difference in our health. Lorie Watson 225-387-5928 At Our Lady of the Lake, we’re here to spark new ideas about what it means to be healthy, and help you raise your Health Esteem. MARCH 29 Living Way of the Cross St. James Church 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James 7 p.m. February 14, 2020 LENT 2020 The Catholic Commentator 5B 5 Lenten fundraisers throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge FEBRUARY 16 Lenten Fish Fry FEBRUARY 28, Knights of Columbus Lenten KC Shrimp Stew Dinner St. Paul the Apostle Church Fish Fry Immaculate Conception Church Asian Noodle Bowl Dinner MARCH 6, 20, 27 3912 Gus Young Ave. St. Patrick Church Parish Hall St. Thomas More Church Baton Rouge Fish Fry Family Center 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland 11441 Goodwood Blvd. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Knights of Columbus #6389, 12424 Brogdon Lane 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Baton Rouge $9 per plate includes fried fish Holy Rosary Church Baton Rouge $8 per plate 9 a.m. – noon or fried shrimp, potato salad, 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant 5:30 – 7 p.m. $10 includes bowls of rice sweet peas, bread, dessert 6:30 p.m. Fried fish $8, baked tilapia $9, noodles with grilled pork, egg To place orders 225-387-9506 $8 includes fish, french fries, cup of seafood gumbo $4 roll MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27, To fax orders 225-383-3702 coleslaw, drinks; desserts Marty Mumphrey 225-439-3219 APRIL 3 Greg Brandao 225-266-9702 available for purchase KC Fish Fry Lenten Dinner Kc@[email protected] FEBRUARY 28 AND FEBRUARY 26, 28, St. Joseph Church St. Jean Vianney Church MARCH 20 MARCH 6, 13, 20, 27 15710 Hwy. 16, French Ministries FEBRUARY 28, APRIL 3, 10 KPC Court #23 Fish and Settlement 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. MARCH 6, 27, APRIL 3 Shrimp Dinner 4:30 – 7 p.m. Lenten Fish Fry Baton Rouge Fish Fry St. Benedict the Moor Church $8 per plate includes fried fish St. Francis Xavier Church 5 – 7 p.m. St. Margaret Queen of Scotland 5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville and fries 1120 Myrtle Street, Baton Rouge $8, different meals each Friday Church Cafeteria, dine in or take out 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Office 225-698-3110 Office 225-753-7950 30300 Catholic Hall Road $10 includes fish, stewed 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call in orders to Hammond (Albany) shrimp, rice, potato salad, sweet Men’s Club Lenten Fish Fry go Knights of Columbus 969 4 – 6 p.m. peas, dessert St. George Church 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dine-in and Fish Fry $9 includes fried fish, garlic Marcia Skidmore 225-323-7197 St. Luke’s Cafeteria walk-in order Our Lady of Mercy Church potatoes, coleslaw, bread, 7808 St. George Dr. Delivery available for 10 or more 445 Marquette Ave. dessert MARCH 6 Baton Rouge plates Baton Rouge Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 4 – 7 p.m. $9 per plate, includes fried fish, 5 – 7 p.m. dine in or take out Cristo Clays – Sporting Clay $9 - $10 includes fried or baked potato salad, mac & cheese, $8 plate includes fish, coleslaw, Shoot FEBRUARY 28, MARCH fish or fried shrimp, potato sweet peas, bread, dessert french fries, bread Cristo Rey Franciscan High 6, 20, 27, APRIL 3 salad, coleslaw, french fries, roll Mary Williams 225-333-1866 Church office 225-926-1883 School Charles Fair 225-326-5287 Lenten Meatless Meal Bridgeview Gun Club Church office 225-293-2212 St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Men’s Club Fried Fish Dinners 1365 Northwest Drive FEBRUARY 28, MARCH Church St. Alphonsus Church Port Allen MARCH 6, 20, APRIL 3 6, 13, 20, 27, APRIL 3 30300 Catholic Hall Road 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Hammond (Albany) Lenten Fish Fry Catfish Dinners Greenwell Springs registration and lunch 4 – 6 p.m. St. Thomas More Church Knights of Columbus 4 – 6 p.m. (or until sold out) 1 p.m. – Clays Fly $9 cafeteria Our Lady of Mount Carmel $ 8 $500 per team of 4 Feb. 28 Seafood gumbo, rice, 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Church Cash or check. Pick up in front Registration includes lunch. An potato salad, crackers, dessert Baton Rouge 11485 Ferdinand Street parking lot. awards ceremony and reception Mar. 6 & 27 Fried fish, garlic 5 – 5:30 p.m. drive up service St. Francisville Billy Harris 225-261-3738 will immediately follow the 5:30 – 8 p.m. dine-in 6 – 7:30 p.m. potatoes, coleslaw, bread, shoot. dessert $9 per plate includes fried fish, $10 plate includes fried or KC Seafood Suppers Amy Tyrrell 225-788-8893 or Mar. 20 Shrimp stew, rice, french fries, coleslaw, bread grilled catfish filets, garlic Holy Family Church 225-361-0183 coleslaw, crackers, dessert $5 per plate, children’s menu, bread, coleslaw, fries or potato KC Hall April 3 Crab and corn bisque, grilled cheese with fries salad, dessert, a cold drink 679 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Caesar salad, crackers, dessert Tickets available at the STM 5:30 – 7 p.m. Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573 SEE FUNDRAISER PAGE 6B Lent Dinners $8 per plate includes fried fish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church potato salad, bread, dessert Immaculate Conception MBS Bishop Ott Center April 3 Crawfish Bisque Supper Church 8033 Baringer Rd., Baton Rouge Church grounds for Bear Fair 865 Hatchell Lane 5 – 6 p.m. to go $12 per plate includes crawfish Denham Springs 6 – 7:30 p.m. dine in or to go bisque, corn maquechoux, bread Main hall (enter administration $7 plate. and dessert building near flag pole) Each week a special entrée will Adrian Genre 225-387-9667 be served. 5 – 7:30 p.m. Dine in or take out $10 each/tickets available at Gil Broussard 225-400-5052 or Lenten Fish Fry church office and at the door [email protected] St. Augustine Church Feb. 28 KC’s fried catfish, potato Church Hall salad, dessert, bread Lenten Meals 809 New Roads St., New Roads March 6 Religious Education: St. Mark Church 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. fried shrimp, french fries, salad, 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales $8 per plate includes fried dessert 5 – 6:30 p.m. or baked catfish with all the March 20 RCIA shrimp alfredo, $10 per meal or $50 for 6 weeks trimmings salad, bread, dessert Feb. 28 shrimp and fish Church 225-638-7553 or March 27 Catholic Daughters Mar. 6 seafood gumbo Fax 225-638-2947 Mar. 13 shrimp and fish crawfish etouffee, salad, dessert, Mar. 20 shrimp and corn soup bread Mar. 27 shrimp and fish April 3 Sponsored by The Men’s April 3 shrimp po-boy Club: TBA Cecile Haley 225-450-9469 or 225-647-8461 6B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2020 February 14, 2020 The Light is ON for You, sacrament of reconciliation FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. MARCH 19 APRIL 1 30300 Catholic Hall Road Church office 225-383-1838 Hammond (Albany) 5, 12, 19, 26, APRIL 2 Penance Service Penance Service/The Light is 6 – 8 p.m. The Light is On for You St. Alphonsus Liguori Church On for You MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25, Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 St. Philip Church APRIL 4, 8 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. St. Margaret Queen of Scotland 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie Greenwell Springs Church 6:30 p.m. The Light is On for You 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church Rev. Mike Moroney FEBRUARY 29, MARCH 865 Hatchell Ln. 225-261-4650 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, Denham Springs  at 4 p.m. FUNDRAISER $8 presale dinner 30, APRIL 4, 6 6 – 7:30 p.m. MARCH 24 From page 5B $10 at the door Reconciliation 225-665-5359 Lenten Deanery Reconciliation $8 presale lunch only St. George Church church office, school, Early Service Lunch and dinner tickets are not 7808 St. George Dr. The Light is On for You Learning Center and at the door St. Jean Vianney Church interchangeable Baton Rouge St. John the Baptist Church Church office 225-275-3940 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd. Plates include fish, french fries, 5 – 6 p.m. Mondays 402 S. Kirkland, Brusly Baton Rouge coleslaw. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Saturdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 7 – 8 p.m. MARCH 13 Tickets sacccfishfry.org or by Church office 225-273-2212 The Light is On for You Parish office 225-753-7950 Lenten Dinner contacting an SACCC family MARCH 2 Our Lady of Mercy Church Holy Rosary Church Music, balloon art and face 445 Marquette Ave. Reconciliation Service Catholic Daughters of St. Rose painting in the parish hall. The Light is On for You Baton Rouge St. Mark Church de Lima #1194 $5 raffle tickets for cash prize Our Lady of Pompeii Church 6 – 7:30 p.m. 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Micaela Coner sacccfishfry@ 14450 Hwy. 442 W., Tickfaw Deacon Richard Grant 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. gmail.com 6 – 8 p.m. 225-926-1883 Cecile Haley 225-450-9469 $8 includes shrimp etouffee Child Care Center 225-343-1548 Loretta Bergeron 985-345-8957 or 225-647-8461 with side; drinks and dessert MARCH 12 available for purchase MARCH 21 MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Penance Service [email protected] Spring Golf Tournament APRIL 6 The Light is On For You St. Mary of False River Church Our Lady of Mount Carmel St. Isidore the Farmer Church Monday Nights of Lent 348 W. Main St., New Roads Lenten Fish Fry Church Carter Plantation Golf Course Confession 6:30 p.m. St. Isidore the Farmer Church 11485 Ferdinand Street 23475 Carter Trace, Springfield St. Jean Vianney Church JoNell Doucet 225-638-9665 The Isidore Center St. Francisville 12:30 p.m. Start Shotgun 16166 S. Harrell’s Rd. 5657 Thomas Road 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. MARCH 26 $400 per team/$100 per person Baton Rouge Baton Rouge – 4 person team 6 – 7 p.m. MARCH 18 Lenten Reconciliation 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. lunch Lunch is provided. Door prizes 5 – 6:30 p.m. April 6 Service 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. dinner and gift bags available for Penance Service Office 225-753-7950 Holy Rosary Church $9 per plate includes fried fish, golfers. Mater Dolorosa Church 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant potato salad, coleslaw, bread, Kara LeBlanc 225-775-8850 MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 609 Third St., Independence 6:30 p.m. dessert 6 – 7 p.m. The Light is On for You Parish office 225-647-5321 Kara LeBlanc 225-775-8850 APRIL 3 Rev. Reuben Dykes Holy Family Church 985-878-9639 Crawfish Boil 319 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Shrimp Etouffee Dinner Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Holy Rosary High School Youth 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge Group School carpool line, church 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant parking lot 6:30 p.m. 2 – 6 p.m. $20 per ticket Looking for Daily Pre-sale tickets only, includes $10/pint, feed 2 Tickets must be purchased in 3 lb. crawfish, corn, potatoes, advance drink Mass Schedules? See website sacredheartbr.org Dine in or take out 225-647-3696 2020 MASS SCHEDULE The Catholic Commentator 1 January 3, 2020 MARCH 13, 27 Please refer to the Shrimp Etouffee Annual Fried Fish, Shrimp Stew Dinner Preschool Fundraiser 2 0 2 0 Annual Mass Schedule, St. Augustine Chapel Immaculate Conception Church Church Hall Parish hall released in the 174 Hwy. 1003, Klotzville 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland Mass Schedule 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $10 $8 includes shrimp etouffee, Jan. 3 issue of Sponsored by KPC Council and green beans, coleslaw, bread, Court #165 cake square The Catholic Jerry Carter 225-323-3969 Skye Johnston 225-627-5819 Commentator. MARCH 20 26th Annual St. Aloysius Child Care Center Fish Fry Don’t have one? St. Aloysius Church Cafeteria and Parish Hall Call 225-387-0983. 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge 5 – 8 p.m. drive through opens

DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SUPPLEMENT OF THE CATHOLIC COMMENTATOR February 14, 2020 LENT 2020 The Catholic Commentator 7B 5 Holy Week services APRIL 9, HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. Good Friday Passion of the Lord 609 Third St., Independence JoNell Doucet 225-638-9665 Service Noon Holy Thursday Mass/Adoration Immaculate Conception Church Rev. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 Holy Rosary Church Mass of the Lord’s Supper 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 3 p.m. Good Friday Service 7 p.m. followed by adoration 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge Parish office 225-627-5124 Mater Dolorosa Church Parish office 225-647-5321 7 p.m. followed by eucharistic adoration 609 Third St., Independence until 9 p.m. St. Joseph Cathedral 3 p.m. St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Church 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge Rev. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 30300 Catholic Hall Road, Hammond APRIL 10, GOOD FRIDAY 9 a.m. outdoor Stations of the Cross (Albany) Noon Stations of the Cross Good Friday “Passion of the Lord” 7 p.m. followed by adoration until Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3 p.m. church services and adoration St. Mark Church midnight with Veneration of the Cross Lorie Watson 225-387-5928 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 2250 Main Street 3 p.m. The Passion of Jesus and Veneration Stations of the Cross following service St. James Church Baton Rouge St. Paul the Apostle Church Cecile Haley 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James 3 p.m. 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge 225-450-9469 or 225-647-8461 6:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Church 3 p.m. Parish office 225-383-2537 Stations of the Cross Mass of the Lord’s Supper 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant Our Lady of Mercy Church Immaculate Conception Church 3 p.m. Youth Stations of the Cross 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland Parish office 225-647-5321 St. Paul the Apostle Church Noon 7 p.m. 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 Parish office 225-627-5124 Good Friday Pilgrimage Holy Rosary Church 2 p.m. The stations will be on the church Our Lady of Mercy Church St. Joseph Cathedral 44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant grounds 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. Parish office 225-383-2537 3 p.m. 6 p.m. Donations accepted Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 Lorie Watson 225-387-5928 Tim Lessard 225-715-5103 or Stations of the Cross [email protected] SEE HOLY WEEK PAGE 8B Mater Dolorosa Church Mass of the Lord’s Supper St. Paul the Apostle Church Stations of the Cross 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge St. Margaret Queen of Scotland 6:30 p.m. Mass, adoration until 9 p.m. 30300 Catholic Hall Road, Hammond Parish office 225-383-2537 (Albany) Noon Mater Dolorosa Church Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 609 Third St., Independence 7 p.m. St. Margaret Queen of Scotland Rev. Reuben Dykes 985-878-9639 30300 Catholic Hall Road, Hammond (Albany) Holy Thursday “The Lord’s Supper” 3 p.m. St. Mark Church Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 7 p.m. Good Friday Service Adoration in church following service with Veneration of the Cross Cecile Haley 225-450-9469 or St. Thomas Chapel 225-647-8461 32191 Hwy. 22, Springfield Proudly Serving the dioceSe of Baton rouge Since 2002 3 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Lanie Borum 225-567-3573 St. Joseph Hospice brings comfort and supportive care to patients and Our Lady of Mercy Church caregivers, wherever they call home. 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge Mary’s Stations of the Cross 6 p.m. St. Philip Church Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie w Founded in 2002, St. Joseph Hospice is named for the Patron Saint of Noon a Peaceful Death, St. Joseph, and provides peace, comfort, support, St. Alphonsus Church and dignity to those facing life-limiting illness. 14040 Greenwell Springs, Greenwell St. Philip Church w Our expert care team offers a full range of hospice and palliative care Springs 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie 3 p.m. services in the patient’s or caregiver’s home, senior living communities, 7 – 8 p.m. assisted living and skilled nursing care facilities, and our own hospice Mary Bridges 225-831-4744 A Passionate Walk With Jesus care homes. Our Lady of Pompeii Church 7 a.m. Walk begins at St. Mary Church, w Hospice care is covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private 14450 Hwy. 442W, Tickfaw New Roads, ends at Immaculate insurance plans. No patient will ever be turned away from St. Joseph 7 p.m. Conception Church, Lakeland for 3 p.m. Hospice based on their ability to pay. Loretta Bergeron 985-345-8957 – Service Please visit apassionatewalkwithjesus. St. George Church com to register online 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge Stations of the Cross and Confession 7 p.m. 225-769-4810 225-769-4810 Church office 225-293-2212 Immaculate Conception Church 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland Mass of the Lord’s Supper Noon StJosephHospice.com w LaCarpenterHouse.com St. Mary of False River Church Parish office 225-627-5124 348 W. Main St., New Roads 8B The Catholic Commentator LENT 2020 February 14, 2020

 APRIL 11, EASTER VIGIL Our Lady of Pompeii Church Immaculate Conception Church HOLY WEEK 14450 Hwy. 442 W., Tickfaw 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland From page 7B Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 8 p.m. 7, 9 & 11 a.m. 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge Our Lady of Pompeii Church Loretta Bergeron 985-345-8957 8 p.m. 14450 Hwy. 442 W., Tickfaw St. Joseph Cathedral Noon St. Alphonsus Church 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge Our Lady of Peace Church Loretta Bergeron 985-345-8957 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. 13281 Hwy. 44, Vacherie Springs 8 p.m. St. Alphonsus Church 8 p.m. St. Paul the Apostle Church 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge Immaculate Conception Church Greenwell Springs St. George Church 9:30 a.m. 12364 Hwy. 416, Lakeland Noon Stations of the Cross 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge 8 p.m. 3 p.m. service 8 p.m. St. Mark Church Mary Bridges 225-831-4744 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales St. Joseph Cathedral St. Mary of False River Church 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m. 401 Main Street, Baton Rouge St. George Church 348 W. Main St., New Roads 8 p.m. 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge 8 p.m. Our Lady of Pompeii Church 7 p.m. 14450 Hwy. 442W, Tickfaw St. Paul the Apostle Church Church office 225-293-2212 APRIL 12, 9 a.m. 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge EASTER SUNDAY MASS St. Mary of False River Church 8 p.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church St. Alphonsus Church 348 W. Main St., New Roads 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd. Mater Dolorosa Church 2250 Main Street, Baton Rouge 3 p.m. Greenwell Springs 609 Third St., Independence 9 & 11 a.m. JoNell Doucet 225-638-9665 8 & 10 a.m., noon 8 p.m. Our Lady of Peace Church Walk with the Cross St. George Church St. Mark Church 13281 Hwy. 44, Vacherie St. Stephen the Martyr Church 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 6 & 10 a.m. 22494 Hwy. 22, Maurepas 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. 8 p.m. 7 – 11:30 a.m. St. Philip Church Meet at St. Stephen. Walk from St. St. Mary of False River Church Our Lady of Mercy Church 1175 Hwy. 18, Vacherie Mary, Bear Island, to St. Stephen, recite 348 W. Main St., New Roads 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 8 a.m. stations and rosary along the way (6.5 7, 9 & 11 a.m. 8 p.m. miles) Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883 St. James Church Office 225-695-6310, 225-698-3110 6613 Hwy. 18, St. James 8 a.m.

3 Great Ways You Can Help the Needy this Lenten Season!

Join Bishop Michael Duca and Chef John Folse at the 25th Annual Count Your Blessings Supper Friday, March 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center

As we begin preparing for the Lenten season, many of us will start to think about what we’ll give up for the next 40 days, but Lent isn’t just about sacrifice; it’s also an opportunity to reflect on the blessings in our lives. That’s what we’ve celebrated for 25 years at our Count Your Blessings Supper. Come and Count Your Blessings with Bishop Michael Duca, Chef John Folse and John Pastorek. Join us for a simple Lenten supper of soup and bread – a meal that will nourish you physically and spiritually. This year’s Count Your Blessings th Supper is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6 , at Our Lady of Ticket Order Form ------Clip and send in------Mercy’s Parish Activity Center. Order your tickets today using the order Yes, my family and I want to attend the Count Your Blessings form below or order online at svdpbr.org or give us a call at (225) 383- Supper. We would like ______tickets at $10.00 per person. 7837, extension O. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a We are enclosing a check for $______. Count Your Blessings Lenten gift to St. Vincent de Paul to help in our Name:______work with God’s poor. Financial gifts can be mailed to: Count Your Address:______Blessings, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127, or made online at City: ______State: ______Zip: ______www.svdpbr.org. Make checks payable and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127. For more information, You Can Answer a Prayer and Save a Life Today! call us at (225) 383-7837, extension O, or order online at svdpbr.org. Join WBRZ-Channel 2, Pat Shingleton, the Baton Rouge Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul in filling prescriptions for the needy. Our Community Pharmacy provides a solution for low-income individuals who can’t afford their life-sustaining prescription medicine. We are seeing more people who are breaking tablets in half and skipping doses of medicines in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. You can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, visit our website at www.svdpbr.org. Build A Basket For Needy Kids When families are struggling to exist on minimum-wage incomes, just paying the rent and putting food on the table is difficult. Needy children learn at an early age that there’s nothing in the budget for extras. Things like Easter baskets are luxuries their families simply cannot afford. Join St. Vincent de Paul in providing Easter baskets for needy children. To find out how you can help with this year’s effort, call us at (225) 383-7837, ext. O, or visit us at svdpbr.org.