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March 21, 2012 Vol.C 50, No. 4 ommentatorserving the diocesE of baton rouge since 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org An Opinion Moral conscience and church teaching at core of discussion

By Father Paul Gros this church teaching?” Parochial vicar at St. Michael the Archangel Church, The church teaches that the con- Convent; Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Gramercy science is “man’s most secret core and and St. Joseph Church, Paulina his sanctuary.” It is there that “he is alone with God whose voice echoes The recently issued mandate by the in his depths” (Vatican II Gaudium et U.S. Department of Health and Hu- Spes, 16). “The dignity of the human man Services has gravely threatened person implies and requires upright- religious liberty ness of moral conscience” and it in our country. “enables one to assume responsibility And, as we have for the acts performed” (CCC 1780-1). heard through In other words, it is the human con- the Louisiana science that is the inner voice that says Conference of to us, “Hey, don’t do that because it is Catholic Bish- wrong” or “Hey, you messed up back ops and other there.” bishops around In the years preceding Vatican Coun- the country, cil II individual conscience was not Father Paul Gros President Barack always emphasized or stressed within Obama’s “accom- the church (though it has always been modations” do not suffice in protecting there as evidenced by letters of St. Paul the institutional conscience of Catholic and the early Fathers of the Church). organizations that have been shaped by When it came to following the teach- Catholic teachings. However, religious ing authority of the magisterium, the liberty is not the focus of this article perceived mentality of “do not think for but rather a related issue surround- yourselves, just follow the rules” may Priests learn how to be good confessor so those confessing their sins will have ing this controversy – the moral have framed church teaching on faith a positive, prayerful experience. Photo by Nancy Wiechec | CNS conscience of the individual Catholic and morals for some of the faithful as and the Catholic Church’s teaching on being a “heavy yoke and burden,” not contraception and suited for salvation The Light Is On For You renews sterilization. but rather servitude More than 40 “It is a ‘ formed’ moral – far from what importance of forgiveness years ago Pope Jesus intended (Mt Paul VI issued his conscience, not just an 11:28-30). But in By Laura Deavers the Light Is On For You with the idea encyclical “Hu- recent times, the Editor of having churches open for extend- manae Vitae,” informed conscience, perceived mentality ed hours on a specific night for rec- which restated the within the church The Light Is On for You has created onciliation. church’s teaching that opens the human seemed to shift to a renewed sense of the importance of More people are coming to con- that “contracepting” a “just follow your receiving the sacrament of reconcili- fession, said Father David, and, be- or sterilizing the heart up to God, who conscience” attitude. ation. This is the third year churches cause of the catechesis that churches marital act is always This shift to individ- in the Diocese of Baton Rouge have provide about the sacrament, people opposed to God’s is the truth.” ual conscience has offered The Light Is On for You, approach this sacrament of forgive- plan for conjugal been a positive shift. which is a night set aside each week ness with a sense of truly wanting to love (HV 14-16; Father Paul Gros However, the danger during lent at specified churches in change their lives so they do not sin Catechism 2370). with this lies in dis- which several priests are available again. He said others come to con- This encyclical set off a fire storm both connecting the individual conscience for confession. fession, rattle off their sins, receive outside and within the church and from objective truth, which caters to Father Jamin David credits Bishop absolution and go out into the world even to this day is under much scru- moral relativism in which we “become Robert W. Muench with implement- knowing that they can come back tiny, as we have seen recently through like gods” deciding for ourselves right ing The Light Is On For You in this the next day to receive this sacra- the coverage of the HHS mandate. But from wrong (Gen 3). diocese. Father David, who is paro- ment again. now, in a society that is evermore being But the Catholic Church’s approach chial vicar at St. Aloysius Church Father David said he attributes the threatened by what Pope Benedict XVI is neither of these extremes, but rather in Baton Rouge and a judge in the change in people’s attitude toward coined the “dictatorship of relativism,” it is the “via media,” the middle way. diocesan tribunal, said while he going to confession more frequently, the question that must be asked is, The church teaches that a human being was studying canon law at Catholic not just once or twice a year, to The “What role does the ‘individual’ Catho- “must always obey the certain judg- University in Washington, D. C., the Light is On For You. “With a penance lic moral conscience play regarding See CONSCIENCE page 8 Archdiocese of Washington initiated See RECONCILIATION page 8 2 The Catholic Commentator March 21, 2011

| IN THIS ISSUE | DID YOU KNOW THE U.S. BISHOPS HAVE APPROVED a Carrying one’s cross should be viewed as five-page statement declaring their uni- a sign of hope since Jesus carried his cross 10 commandments for drivers fied effort to defend religious liberty. to gain redemption for humanity. PAGE 7 The bishops ask people of faith to join in Got road rage? Frustrated by Requesting that motorists their effort through prayer and penance. traffic? Did you know the Vati- exercise virtue while driv- PAGE 4 can has rules for the road to ing, the council drew up help prevent the “occasion of these “commandments:” IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT ECONOMIC sin” while driving? 1. You shall not kill. DIFFICULTIES two U.S. bishops have writ- The “Ten Command- 2. The road shall be ten to Congress asking that federal budget ments” for drivers is for you a means of decisions be based on the needs of the included in a docu- communion between poor, the protection of human life and ment titled “Guide- people and not of mor- dignity and the promotion of the common lines for Pastoral Care tal harm. good. PAGE 4 of the Road,” published by the Pontifical 3. Courtesy, uprightness and prudence VARIED SERVICES OCCUR DURING HOLY Council for Migrants and Travelers. will help you deal with unforeseen events. WEEK. Palms, blessed oils, sacraments of “Those who know Jesus Christ are vigi- 4. Be charitable and help your neighbor initiation and Eucharist, and songs of jubi- lant on the roads. They don’t only think in need, especially victims of accidents. lation blend to mark in a special way these about themselves, and are not always 5. Cars shall not be for you an expres- eight days. PAGES 10 -11 worried about getting to their destina- sion of power and domination, and an tion in a great hurry. They see the people occasion of sin. who ‘accompany’ them on the road, each 6. Charitably convince the young and | of whom has their own life, their own de- not so young not to drive when they are INDEX sire to reach a destination and their own not in a fitting condition to do so. CLASSIFIED ADS 16 problems. They see everyone as brothers 7. Support the families of accident vic- COMING EVENTS 17 and sisters, sons and daughters of God. tims. ST. JUDE PARISHIONERS get to know ENTERTAINMENT 12 This is the attitude that characterizes a 8. Bring guilty motorists and their vic- their neighbors as they deliver sack FAMILY LIFE 5 Christian driver,” the document reads. tims together, at the appropriate time, lunches to them. Parents and children INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL NEWS 4 “The contemporary phenomenon of so that they can undergo the freedom of learn those who live in poverty are just like LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 15 mobility should be experienced by Chris- forgiveness. them in many ways. PAGE 5 SPIRITUALITY 7 tians, by exercising the theological and 9. On the road, protect those who are VIEWPOINT 14 cardinal virtues. For the faithful, the more vulnerable. ALL PEOPLE HAVE CROSSES in their life. YOUTH 18 road also becomes a path to holiness,” it 10. Behave responsibly in relation to continues. others.

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March 21, 2011 The Catholic Commentator 3 Bourgeois still follows call to ministry http://www.bumbabella.com Custom Made Hand Smocked By Barbara Chenevert While she was working at Holy , Staff Writer Rosary, Bishop Ott asked her to Dresses, Gowns & Bonnets: come to the diocese, an oppor- Christening, Betty Bourgeois says she is tunity she welcomed because the philosophically opposed to re- bishop was engaging the church Flower Girl, Christmas, tirement so she will continue to in principles put forth by Vatican First Communion, Easter work as long as she can do some- II, which she called “the greatest 2415 Dogwood Ave. thing that benefits someone else. thing to happen to the church.” (225) 284-1098 Baton Rouge, LA 70808-2123 And seemingly to prove her Bourgeois retired from the dio- point, at the age of 82 and after a cese in 2000, although she con- long career in Catholic faith for- tinues to teach in the Religious mation in the Diocese of Baton Studies Institute offered by the Rouge, Bourgeois has returned to diocese. Shortly after retiring, teaching high school students. Betty Bourgeois, seen here with the supermarket that her family “I am doing more ministry now her daughter, Jeanne, has spent owned went bankrupt. It was at than I ever did in my life,” she her life building God’s kingdom. that time that her son, who was said of her position as a social After a long career in faith forma- principal of East Ascension High, studies teacher at East Ascension tion, Bourgeois now teaches at and a daughter, who worked in High School. East Ascension High School, the Ascension Parish School “This gives me an opportunity where she says she is doing more Board Office (she is now school to teach ethics to the students. ministry than ever. Photo by Barbara superintendent), asked her to be When I look at what we are called Chenevert | The Catholic Commnetator. a “permanent substitute teacher” to do, it is to build the kingdom, at the high school. to go to everyone, not just those “I wasn’t a pioneer. I was trust- “They had already sensed my A season of new beginnings who belong to our faith commu- ed by people who thought the restlessness with retirement,” she and hope! nity,” she said from her home in gifts I had would be good for the said. St. Amant. church. I never applied for any Bourgeois sees her teaching First Communion “I prefer working with adults position with the church. Some- as a continuation of her lifelong Bibles (engraving available), because they seem to be more ea- how someone recognized my dedication to ministry. “You don’t books, photo albums, frames, ger learners, but for some reason gifts and asked me to serve.” have to be in a church to minster,” gift sets, statues, ties, veils, rosaries, rosary bracelets, God has me working with high Under Bourgeois’ leadership, she said. and more! school students. But I am where the undergraduate degree pro- “It is important in any institu- God wants me to be,” she said. grams offered to ministers in the tion, whether it be public schools The energetic (“I get all the diocese was expanded, and the or the institution of the church, aches and pains of anyone my number of participants increased government or business that we age.”) and creative mother of nine in both undergraduate and grad- continually critique and ask the children (seven surviving) made uate degree programs. She is also question: ‘Are we serving God’s a name for herself locally as the proud to have implemented along people to the best of our ability?’ ” first lay female member of the with the collaboration of many “I teach the rights of human And – Spring and Easter gifts, such as Bishop’s Cabinet in the Diocese of religious education coordinators kind. There are certain basic crosses & crucifixes, birds, music boxes, etc. as well! Baton Rouge. As the Secretary for in the diocese the human sexual- rights that every human has: the Office of Christian Formation ity series in the Catholic schools food, shelter, clothing, education, St. Mary's under the late Bishop Stanley Ott and the parish schools of religion. employment and health care. Re- Books & Gifts and then Bishop Alfred Hughes, “There was a lack that needed to gardless of what your politics are The little book store with a big heart and a thirsting desire to spread the Good News Bourgeois put into place a nation- be filled. I thought it best filled in or your religion is, you can’t argue 11232 Florida Blvd. • (corner of Sherwood Forest) Baton Rouge, LA • 225-272-4030 ally recognized process for the church schools.” that if we don’t provide these in- forming catechists. Coming from a long line alienable rights, then we are not “We built a suc- of educators, Bourgeois serving God’s people,” Bourgeois cessful three- said she taught school said. tier ministry right after college, but Bourgeois, whose husband formation soon left teaching to passed away five years ago, said process (us- work alongside her she cooks breakfast every Sun- ing Foun- husband in day morning for her family. She is dations for their fam- also an avid reader and collector. Ministry),” Women in ministry ily-owned “My son says he felt like he grew she said. supermar- up in a library,” she said with a “After the Second Vatican Coun- ket. At that time she began to vol- laugh referring to the number of cil, there was such a huge need. unteer at Holy Rosary Church in books in her home. “I choose to We worked very hard to get peo- St. Amant as a catechist and then continue learning. I spend a lot of ple to participate, because I saw as coordinator of religious edu- time in study, and in my car I lis- the benefit to them and to the cation. She pursued a graduate ten to presentations of The Great church to have qualified people degree from Loyola University in Courses, college level courses on teaching. Before, too many peo- New Orleans. Holy Rosary soon CDs taught by professors from ple were being given a religion hired her for a whopping $100 Ivy League schools. book and told to go and teach,” a month, she laughed. “I didn’t Bourgeois said among the re- she said. need the money, but they wanted grets in her life is that she will But Bourgeois down plays her to help cover my expenses. I had never be able to read all the books role as a leader in ministry at a the opportunity to work under she wants or to visit all the places time when women normally held two wonderful pastors, Fathers she wants to see. “But I will con- clerical positions or served as Donald Blanchard and Tom Ran- tinue to teach as long I am able religion teachers in the church. zino.” and then I’ll die,” she said. 4 The Catholic Commentator NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL March 21, 2011 ‘Unified, focused’ bishops pledge to continue religious liberty defense By Nancy Frazier O’Brien “Religious liberty ... not of worship and our great ministries of service to our Catholic News Service neighbors, namely the poor, the homeless, the sick, the only protected in the laws and students in our schools and universities, and others in WASHINGTON — Declaring themselves “strongly need, of any faith community or none.” unified and intensely focused,” the nation’s top Catho- customs of our great nation, Such a definition creates “a second class of citi- lic bishops vowed to continue their multipronged de- zenship within our religious community” that could fense of religious liberty in the courts, Congress and the but rooted in the teachings of “spread throughout federal law, weakening its healthy White House. tradition of generous respect for religious freedom and The five-page statement titled “United for Religious our great tradition.” diversity,” they added. Freedom” was approved March 14 by the U.S. Confer- The bishops said their Ad Hoc Committee for Reli- ence of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee, U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops gious Liberty plans to publish a statement on religious made up of the USCCB officers and committee chair- liberty that will “address the broader range of religious men and an elected bishop representative from each of The debate over the contraceptive mandate is “not a liberty issues.” the geographic regions of the USCCB. Republican or Democratic, a conservative or liberal is- The upcoming document “reflects on the history of The bishops opened their statement with thanks for sue; it is an American issue,” the bishops added. religious liberty in our great nation, surveys the cur- “all who have stood firmly with us in our vigorous op- Nor is the issue about access to contraception or rent range of threats to this foundational principle and position to this unjust and illegal mandate,” referring about “the bishops somehow ‘banning contraception,’ states clearly the resolve of the bishops to act strongly, to the Department of Health and Human Services’ re- when the U.S. Supreme Court took that issue off the in concert with our fellow citizens, in its defense.” quirement that nearly all employers must provide free table two generations ago,” they said. The bishops closed their statement by calling on coverage of contraceptives and sterilization to their em- What especially concerns the bishops about the con- Catholics and other people of faith “to join us in prayer ployees through health insurance plans. traceptive mandate and the narrow religious exemption and penance for our leaders and for the complete pro- “This is not about the church wanting to force any- to it is the “new definition of who we are as people of tection of our first freedom – religious liberty – which is body to do anything; it is instead about the federal faith and what constitutes our ministry,” the statement not only protected in the laws and customs of our great government forcing the church – consisting of its faith- said. nation, but rooted in the teachings of our great tradi- ful and all but a few of its institutions – to act against “Government has no place defining religion and re- tion.” church teachings,” they said. “This is not a fight we want ligious ministry,” the bishops said. “HHS thus creates “Prayer is the ultimate source of our strength – for or asked for, but one forced upon us by government on and enforces a new distinction – alien both to our Cath- without God, we can do nothing; but with God, all its own timing.” olic tradition and to federal law – between our houses things are possible,” they added. Bishops urge Congress to remember the poor in budget-making decisions

WASHINGTON (CNS) — they provide for those in need, if they promote the common The bishops said they joined to families receiving housing Congress should base all fed- whether they protect or threat- good of “workers and families other Christian leaders in call- assistance and a proposal to eral budget decisions on how en human life and dignity, and who struggle to live in dignity ing for a “circle of protection” eliminate funding for a school in difficult economic times,” around the poor and vulnera- voucher program called the said the chairmen of two U.S. ble, both “at home and abroad,” D.C. Opportunity Scholarship bishops’ committees in a letter as members of Congress craft Program. to Congress. and debate a budget resolution The bishops also made the “In the past year, Congress and spending bills for the next case for protecting programs and the administration have fiscal year. that help the poor internation- taken significant action to re- The bishops said access ally. duce the federal deficit, while to “affordable, life-affirming “As pastors, we see every 855 Hearthstone Drive attempting to protect programs health care that respects re- day the human consequences Summerat Baton Rouge, LA 70806 (225) 383-0397 that serve poor and vulnerable ligious freedom” is an urgent of budget choices. Our Catho- CHS Fax: (225) 383-0381 people,” said Bishops Stephen national priority and warned lic community defends the un- [email protected] E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif., against shifting rising health born, feeds the hungry, shel- www.catholichigh.org and Richard E. Pates of Des care costs to vulnerable se- ters the homeless, educates the Moines, Iowa. The letter, dated niors, people with disabilities young, and cares for the sick, March 6, was released March 7. and the poor. both at home and abroad,” they June 4 - July 20, 2012 Bishop Blaire is chairman of They voiced support for pro- said. “We help poor families the U.S. bishops’ Committee on grams that help low-income rise above crushing poverty, Domestic Justice and Human people such as Pell grants, of- resettle refugees fleeing con- Development and Bishop Pates fered to needy college students flict and persecution, and reach is chairman of their Committee to defray tuition expenses at out to communities devastated on International Justice and the college of their choice, and by wars, natural disasters and Peace. improved workforce training famines,” the bishops wrote. “Congress will continue to and development. They also They noted that the “moral face difficult choices about how pushed for efforts to restore measure of this budget debate” to allocate burdens and sacri- funding cut from the Supple- is not about political parties or fices and balance resources and mental Nutrition Assistance prevailing powerful interests needs,” the bishops said. “We Program, formerly known as “but rather how those who are fear the pressure to cut vital food stamps, and to make per- jobless, hungry, homeless or Academics programs that protect the lives manent an expansion of low- poor are treated.” — and dignity of the poor and income tax credits. “Their voices are too often Arts vulnerable will increase. As Bishops Blaire and Pates missing in these debates, but — Catholic bishops, we have tried said they opposed steps that they have the most compelling Athletics — to remind Congress that these negatively impact poor families moral claim on our consciences Adult Leisure choices are economic, political such as increasing the mini- and our common resources,” and moral.” mum rent that can be charged they said. March 21, 2011 FAMILY LIFE The Catholic Commentator 5 Families connect with poor in Gardere area by bringing sack lunches

By Debbie Shelley them a sense of fellowship and the knowl- Assistant Editor edge that God loves them. “We’re not psychologists, we’re people Families of St. Jude Church in Baton who want to do something to help,” Amy Rouge brought a message about God’s love, Alexander said. in the form of a sack lunch, to people in The distribution of the lunches has led need in the neighboring Gardere area dur- to good conversations between Alexander ing the Brown Bag Project March 18. and her children. She said her children Stephanie Mayeaux, organizer of the have seen people walking alongside the Brown Bag Project, stated that in 2010 busy streets near St. Jude, some pushing mothers in the Play and Pray Ministry at babies in strollers, and asked why they St. Jude attended a social outreach min- aren’t driving cars. By going into their istry meeting concerning how the church neighborhoods they were able to see how parish can serve the community. In think- they live, Amy Alexander said. ing about ways to help, the mothers real- “Facing poverty is a scary thing, but if Camille Cotton, left, and her sister, Marie, helped their parents Annette and Blake, ized one of the poorest areas in Baton you do it in a positive way, it sets the tone background, bring lunches to hungry residents in the Gardere neighborhood during Rouge is “right in their own backyard.” for them (the children) to see other people the Brown Bag Project. Photo provided by Nichole Gregory They then began the Brown Bag project to and not judge them on whether or not they feed the hungry living there. have a nice house or car,” stated Amy Al- lina Namikas stated, “Jesus would want us her and her husband to teach their chil- Residents received a paper sack with a exander. to make the lunches.” dren about Catholic social justice issues. sandwich, fruit, granola bar, dessert and Prejudices against the poor are broken Knowing that she is able to fix her own “It (The Brown Bag Project) makes you beverage. A card with the St. Jude Mass as people go into their neighborhoods and children breakfast each morning, Lisa feel like you can reach out to people and schedule was also included. serve them, said Lisa Namikas, who along Namikas said feeding hungry children is teach your children to reach out to people,” The day of the Brown Bag Project, fami- with her husband, Steve, and children, Ka- rewarding. Nichole Gregory said. lies, escorted by police, distributed over lina, 7, Benjamin, 5, and Timothy, 3, par- According to Nichole Gregory, who par- She added, “You’re not changing the 1,200 lunches to Gardere area residents, ticipate in the Brown Bag Project. ticipates in the Brown Bag Project with whole world, but you’re taking a step. They said Mayeaux. Lisa Namikas said as she and her fam- her husband, Shawn, and their children, (her children) see me do it, and they learn Amy Alexander, who participated in the ily met the people in the Gardere neigh- Khoen, 6, and Merric, 4, the children who that they can do it, too.” Brown Bag Project with her husband, Da- borhood they discovered how friendly the received the lunches preferred the fruit Amy Alexander agreed with Nochole vid, and children Ryan, 6, and Charlotte, 4, residents were. “There are so many smiles. over the treats. Gregory and Mayeaux that the Brown Bag said the St. Jude members worked hard to It’s opened my eyes to think that I would Gregory stated the Gardere community Project is a good way to embrace the Lent- reach residents who are most in need, such feel welcomed into the community and to is close to St. Jude, making the issue of en practice of prayer, fasting and almsgiv- as those without vehicles and electricity have my kids play with their kids.” poverty more real for the church families, ing. and those who have several children. She said her children drew hearts on because they can see it. “God may not require us to build a ca- According to Amy Alexander, when they the lunch bags and wrote, “We love you” “They’re our neighbors just down the thedral, but he may ask us to make peanut went into the Gardere area, they talked or “Jesus loves you.” Benjamin Namikas street,” Nichole Gregory said. butter and jelly sandwiches to bring to the with the residents, which she hopes gave said, “I’m glad to help the poor,” and Ka- She said the Brown Bag Project allows hungry,” Alexander said. Treating kids fairly doesn’t always mean treating them equally

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Rate guaranteed for 1st year. Minimum guarantee is 2.00% fined the terms. Excessive tanning itself is not prohibited. Israelites, “Do not lacerate your is clearly wrong, since it suggests But the catechism was pub- bodies for the dead, and do not that the consequence could be skin lished in 1994, and since then tattoo yourselves. I am the Lord.” SPREADING THE FAITH AND cancer, a nexus which is well- evidence has grown about the The particular context, documented medically. harm from smoking – to the though, was this: God was CARING FOR GOD’S PEOPLE IN A Similarly, “working out too smokers and to bystanders sub- cautioning the Jews not to adopt WORLD OF NEED. little or too much” implies that jected to secondhand smoke. the mourning customs of their one is ignoring the need for The Centers for Disease idolatrous Canaanite neighbors. THE SOCIETY FOR THE physical exercise (thus inviting Control and Prevention estimates One verse earlier the Jews were PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH cardio-vascular problems and that, in the United States alone, advised, “Do not clip your hair at www.onefamilyinmission.org obesity) or that someone is risk- upward of 400,000 people die the temples, nor trim the edges ing harm by overtaxing the body. annually from smoking-related of your beard” – and presumably, So let’s focus here on the two causes; and a study by Emory God does not today oppose get- remaining issues: smoking and University showed that pregnant ting a haircut or a trim. tattoos. women who smoked a pack of So there is no specific church The only reference to smoking cigarettes a day were 85 percent teaching against tattoos, and in in the church’s official teaching more likely to give birth to a child some cultures, notably in some would seem to be Section 2290 who is developmentally disabled. parts of Oceania, tattoos serve as of the Catechism of the Catholic I think that you can look for a necessary rite of passage into Church where we read that “the the Catholic Church, moving adulthood. Leaving aesthetics aside, the morality of tattoos depends on the attendant circumstances. Is it a health risk, because the particular tattoo parlor uses dirty needles which invite infection? What does the tattoo portray? (Some show religious symbols, while others are vulgar or even ATTORNEYS AT LAW demonic). Is it excessively expensive, 270 S. Sharp Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70815 • (225) 924-7597 when resources are needed for JAMES R. COXE, III and ASSOCIATES things more substantial? In the Personal Injury General Practice AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS WILLS and SUCCESSIONS case of minors who are under the WRONGFUL DEATH CORPORATIONS authority of their parents, is it an PRODUCT LIABILITY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SEAMAN/HARBOR WORKERS CLAIMS REAL ESTATES act of disobedience and defiance? MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CRIMINAL DEFENSE Family Law Personal Bankruptcy Father Doyle is chancellor for Notary in Office public information and a pastor TELEPHONE (225) 924-7597 in the Diocese of Albany, N.Y. “In Home Consultations on Request” Questions may be sent to him at [email protected] and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, NY 12208. March 21, 2011 SPIRITUALITY The Catholic Commentator 7 Message of hope found in the cross given at Lenten day of reflection

By Debbie Shelley four reflection topics, each with by the suffering they see, such Assistant Editor an accompanying Scripture and as that caused by Hurricane Ka- prayer: “Carry It! Don’t drag it!;” trina. She has seen this in her Life’s crosses bring pain; how- “Jesus takes up his Cross;” “Jesus son and other young people. She ever, when people embrace them is helped by Simon of Cyrene;” said this motivates them to help, they get to know Christ better and and “Jesus dies on the cross.” which lightens the load for every- strengthen their faith, Joe Con- The reflections were followed one. nell, director of Holy Cross Asso- by a group discussion. Some audience members point- ciates, told participants in a Lent- Anita Wilkinson, a lifelong ed out that God reminds people en day of reflection, “The Cross: member of Holy Family, said peo- he is with them as they carry their Our Foundation of Hope,” held ple, generally, used to only know cross. Sister Magdalen Broussard Feb. 25 at Holy Family Church in about trials happening in their MSC said after experiencing a Port Allen. own neighborhoods, but through difficult year, she remembers ask- According to Connell, people modern media, they now see the ing, “God, where are you?” and he may have one big cross or several problems of the whole world. As showed his faithfulness through small crosses. many people hear, see or read the her circumstances. She added Joe Connell, second on left, director of Holy Cross Associates, speaks He encouraged attendees to news accounts of tragic events, that Christ rebuked Peter when with, from left, Sister Joel Miller MSC, Carolyn Lowe and Beryl Fourroux think of facing their cross as tak- their hearts are pained by the Peter told him not to go to Jerusa- during a Lenten reflection on the cross at Holy Family Church. Photo by ing a journey. “Jesus said, ‘Take massive amount of suffering in lem to embrace his cross. Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator up your cross and follow me.’ the world, Wilkinson said. Noting that people face changes We’re being led,” Connell stated. Referring to the analogy that in their lives, some good and some at Prompt Succor Nursing Home said her husband, who has can- He encouraged attendees to roses have thorns, Sister Gayle bad, Carolyn Lowe, a Marianite in Opelousas and has been in- cer, carries a tiny wooden cross integrate the concept of the cross Williams MSC said God allows Associate and member of Holy volved in nursing home ministry with the word faith written with the idea of hope. suffering so people will delve Family, said sometimes God calls for many years. She said the quiet, across it which he uses in minis- “If there was no cross, there deeper into themselves and expe- people to go to other places and patient and faithful way many of tering to other cancer patients. would be no resurrection, and rience the sweetness of his grace fills in the details of what they will the residents embrace their cross She said he encourages many there would be no redemption,” and develop a deeper relationship do and face once they get there. motivates her to carry her own. people with cancer to coura- Connell said. with him. As people carry their cross, “I look at the cross as a magnet. geously battle their disease. The To further the idea of taking Jennifer LeJeune, director of they inspire others, according Jesus is trying to get your atten- Alfords are lifelong parishio- up the cross as a journey, at- religious education at Holy Fam- to Sister Cynthia Knowles MSC tion,” Sister Cynthia said. ners of Holy Family and have tendees explored the meaning of ily, said many people are touched who is a pastoral care associate LeJeune’s mother, Dora Alford, been married for 44 years. ‘Cafeteria Catholics’ remain part of the church

reader wrote, “I am deeply charity in all things.” It tries to apply the teachings of follow his or her conscience troubled, and need your For the church to remain true revelation to one’s circumstances. and not feel like a second-class Ahelp. I have spent my life to Jesusw Christ, it must remain On the issue of birth control, Catholic. trying to be a good Catholic: faithful to his core teachings. if you are convinced the prohibi- The uproar about President receiving the sacraments, giving Doctrinal integrity is essential if tion of artificial means of birth Barack Obama pitting women to my church, showing acts of the church is to be the same for control as stated by the encyclical against the bishops on this issue kindness. I love my church and people in every century. It can’t “Humanae Vitae” is the correct is pure politics. believe in the Nicene Creed, but I change from century to century interpretation of divine law, you “Cafeteria Catholics” often act am a ‘Cafeteria Catholic.’ to satisfy the logical objections of must endeavor to live according on good conscience and are part “I see both sides on many is- each age. This requires constancy to this conviction. of the church, the body of Christ. sues, like birth control, married and clarity in matters of doctrine. However, after serious reflec- clergy, etc. When I read articles Unity in “necessary things” tion and prayer, whoever believes FATHER CATOIR is chaplain of an that suggest Catholics who are means each of us must try to that, in his or her case, such a emergency assistance program not in full compliance with the make a leap of faith even when to prohibition could not be God’s and writes on spirituality for teachings of the church should do so seems to go against logic. Spirituality will, the person should in peace Catholic News Service. leave the church that they love, I Many refuse to believe God is become sad. love in the wake of a tsunami. For Today “Doesn’t Our Lord love us all But we are not mere rational- even though we try so hard to un- ists who demand evidence before Father John Catoir derstand? I know there are mil- we believe. The leap of faith tran- lions like me. If you can provide scends logic because it is based of the people of God but are not any advice I would appreciate it.” on revelation, not logic. You Catholics in the strict sense. invites you to breakfast Saturday, April 28 from Dear Brother in Christ: know God exists, not because However, in moral matters, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Oak Lodge Reception Our Lord loves us all as we try you can prove it scientifically, but when doubts arise, a Catholic has Center, 2834 South Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge. Our speaker to do the right thing, even unbe- because your intuition tells you the right and the duty to follow will be Connie Anderson, a communication specialist in educa- lievers. Trust in his mercy. Don’t something – like the universe – his or her conscience. In 1968, tional and commercial television, with a focus think about leaving. You are an doesn’t come from nothing. the U.S. bishops in a pastoral let- on Catholic and nonprofit organizations. She important part of our community You said you accept the Nicene ter wrote, “Conscience is inviola- owned QuickHelp Productions which produces of faith. If you are troubled, find a Creed. That means you believe ble and no person is to be forced Catholic programs among others endeavors. Res- priest to talk over your concerns. Jesus Christ is true God and true to act in a manner contrary to ervations are $15 each and can be purchased by Here is a moral theology man. Good for you; that is a leap his/her conscience, as the moral mailing a check to Kathy Hains, 2537 Berrybrook principle, which I hope helps: of faith. You are part of the Cath- tradition of the Church attests.” Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70816 by April 24. Your “Unity in necessary things, olic heritage. Those who deny the Conscience does not replace name will be registered at the door. freedom in doubtful things and Lord’s divinity are still members the church’s teaching authority. 8 The Catholic Commentator March 21, 2011 RECONCILIATION: Experience help priests be better confessors CONSCIENCE: Church is moral voice FROM PAGE 1 study how to administer the sac- The attitude of the penitent FROM PAGE 1 Spirit to guide the apostles, not just once or twice a year, to rament of reconciliation. He said helps Father David determine ment of his conscience” (notice specifically St. Peter (Mt 16), to The Light is On For You. “With they have been told to imagine what the penance will be. He said this is a certain judgment not a carry out this very task – “when a penance service being offered a triangle, with God at the top, for those who come to confession doubtful judgment) otherwise the spirit of truth comes, he one night during Advent and one the priest at one corner and the truly prepared and sorry for their “if he were deliberately to act will guide you to all truth” (Jn night during Lent, people thought penitent at the other. God is pro- sins he will usually have them against it, he would condemn 16:12). Thus, the Church’s role is that was the only time to go to viding grace to the priest hearing meditate on a particular Scrip- himself” (CCC 1790). However, to aid in forming the moral con- confession,” said the priest who the confession and to the person tural passage. For those who are hopefully all will be able to science in leading it toward the has been ordained for four years. going to confession. The priest more specific about the number agree that even a certain judg- truth, so that the two are not in Deacon Al Davidson, who transmits God’s grace to the peni- of times they have committed ment can in fact be at times an opposition but rather point to will be ordained a priest in two tent to be open to the spirit and each sin, he will give another type “erroneous” judgment. It is very the same thing. months for this diocese, said make a true confession. The one of penance. possible for someone to have an In this case, the concern his classmates are beginning to confessing passes God’s bless- Deacon Davidson said the erroneous conscience. Hence, center on the truth surrounding ing to the confessor so he will be seminarians have recently had to our conscience must lead us to God’s beautiful plan for conju- able to listen and truly hear the read “A Confessor’s Handbook” in something greater than itself. gal love and the very meaning sins being confessed and provide preparation for their course work Pope John Paul II said that of human sexuality as God in- CD or IRA a penance that will help the one on the sacrament of reconcilia- the conscience is othe “moral tended from the very beginning. confessing sin. tion. They use this book in addi- compass” that directs indi- Most Catholics do not know About to Roll It is important for priests to re- tion to the book he referred to as viduals not inward but rather the “why” behind the “what” Over and Play member what going to confession the Rites Book that teaches them outward – towards “the way, when it comes to the Church’s is like for them and to treat those the logistics of the sacraments. the truth and the life” (Jn 14:6). teaching on contraception and Dead? who come to them for forgiveness As part of the course, one stu- In other words, it is a “formed” sterilization. Again because of Learn the Safe and in the same manner, said Father dent takes the role of the peni- moral conscience, not just the scope of this article it is not Secure Way to Earn Matt Lorrain, diocesan director tent and the other is the priest an informed conscience, that possible to explain this teach- Stock Market Linked of vocations. hearing the confession. Deacon opens the human heart up to ing. However, there is a moral Returns Without All three priests emphasized Davidson and Father Lorrain God, who is the truth. And it is obligation to continue faith Market Risk to Your the importance of the confessor explained that the instructor the “truth that will set us free” formation (CCC 1783-85) even Principal. truly listening to what the peni- gives the students specific sins to (Jn 8:32) – free from the “fash- if it is a personal effort. There tent is saying, paying attention to confess. The class is able to learn ions of the times,” free from the are some great resources and Call now for a FREE what is coming from the person’s from each other as they evaluate many conflicting secular voices, web sites that can help form the copy of the book heart as well as from the lips. The what each did and how he could free to be who God has made consciences of faithful Catho- Growth Without penance the priest gives should do better. people to be as human beings lics on this topic (catholic.com, Risk be based on the sins the person Being a good listener and ask- created in his image and like- type in ‘birth control’ in search O’Mire Financial has confessed. Fathers David and ing questions related to the sin ness despite the darkness and browser; onemoresoul.com; Lorrain said knowing what pen- without being too inquisitive ignorance sin has left them in. theologyofthebody.net; and ccli. Services ance to give comes from experi- about the person’s actions is the So what role does the Church org for information on National 1.800.844.3254 ence of hearing people’s confes- basis for being a good confessor, play in forming the individual Family Planning). sions. said Father David. conscience? 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St. Joseph’s Academy will honor Catholic Daughters of the Ameri- active volunteer with the St. Louis YWCA and as a Top 40 Under 40. in the not-for-profit area, Pagnani its 2012 Outstanding Alumnae at a cas Court Regina Coeli, Military Crisis Nursery, an organization Ferrar and her husband, Frank, was the co-founder of Egg DC, luncheon Saturday, April 14, at 11 Officers Association of America committed to prevention of child have four children, the oldest two which has offices in New York, Ge- a.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Baton Auxiliary and Military Officers of abuse and neglect and to provid- are SJA students. neva and Paris. Rouge. the World Wars Auxiliary. She is a ing emergency intervention and Voted Most Likely to Succeed by Pagnani and her husband, Tom, Those being honored are Sister life-member of the Girl Scouts of support to families in crisis. her classmates, Pagnani founded are active members of the Shrine Carolyn Brady CSJ, ’48; Jacque- America. Cole and her husband, Clark, The Levatino Group six years after of the Most Blessed Sacrament line “Jackie” Guidry O’Quinn, ’48; At St. Jude Church in Baton had four children. graduating from SJA. Her compa- Church in Washington, D.C. She Jennifer Wray Cole ’76; who will Rouge, she is an extraordinary After graduating from SJA and ny, which has offices in Washing- belongs to the Christ Child Society be honored posthumously; Dede minister of the Eucharist. In years LSU, Ferrara earned her juris doc- ton, D.C., is a fund raising and con- in Washington, which serves the Sabagh Ferrara, ’87; and Vita past she was a member of the choir, torate from Loyola University Law sulting firm that serves political, material, educational and emo- Levatino Pagnani, ’93. helped with the church bulletin, School. corporate and not-for-profit orga- tional needs of children, and she Outstanding alumnae are wom- served on the church fair plan- An active member of St. Aloy- nizations. The firm is a liaison for helps with an annual drive to col- en who, in their day-to-day life, ning committee, and made prayer sius Church in Baton Rouge, she several members of the U.S House lect coats for children. exemplify integrity, moral charac- shawls and baptismal cloths. serves as a lector, is on the adult of Representatives and the U.S. The $35 luncheon ticket can ter, love of God and service to their Cole, who lived in St. Louis, formation ministry committee Senate in fostering strategic rela- be purchased online at sjaconnec neighbor. Mo., died July 2 from injuries sus- and is past chair of the St. Aloysius tionships in the business and gov- tions.org/oal2012 or by sending a When Sister Carolyn became a tained in a bicycling accident. An Parish Fair and the St. Aloysius ernmental affairs communities. check with the name of each guest Sister of St. Joseph, she chose the advocate for living a healthy, ac- School annual appeal and past In 2010, to more fully address and a phone number to St. Jo- religious name Sister Irene Ma- tive lifestyle, she completed three president of the St. Aloysius Altar the fund raising and events needs seph’s Academy, 3015 Broussard rie. For many years, following the Ironman Triathlons and numer- Society. of her corporate clients and those St., Baton Rouge, LA 70808. example of her mentor and advi- ous competitive races. A community activist, Ferrar sor Sister Alice Marie CSJ, Sister She was a pediatric anesthesi- has been associated in various Carolyn taught math and science ologist at Washington University ways with the Junior League of Insurance Solutions! at schools staffed by her religious and St. Louis Children’s Hospital Baton Rouge, Prevent Child Abuse David T. 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Joseph of Medaille and regional Help us to help the poorest of the poor. Last director of development for the Redemptorist Congregation of St. Joseph. Elementary year, we helped over 15,000 people (free of Sister Carolyn has worked with School charge) with their clothing needs helping them the People Program in New Or- become self-sufficient. leans, a ministry of the Sisters of E=m St. Joseph to offer creative and Help us give a hand-up to people in need. intellectual activities to senior citi- 2 Pre K Program c Drop your clothing donation off at any St. zens. She serves on the boards of di- Now Enrolling Vincent de Paul location. rectors for the People Program and the Society of St. Vincent de We also gladly accept household items, Paul. ∑ furnishings and appliances in good condition. O’Quinn has spent many years Redemptorist And we love items from your garage sale. 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10 The Catholic Commentator March 21, 2011 Church observes most sacred time of year during Holy Week

By Barbara Chenevert Jerusalem. This is the only Sunday spirit of prayer and fasting, as they Staff Writer in the Church year on which Cath- reflect on their own passage from olics hear two Gospel readings death to eternal life. Catholics around the world proclaimed. In many churches are preparing to enter the holiest the congregation gathers outside Holy Thursday days in the liturgical year – Holy the church where they will hear The Mass of the Lord’s Supper Week. During the 40 days of Lent, the first Gospel, an account of Je- begins after sundown on Holy the faithful have been preparing sus entering Jerusalem. Palms Thursday with the ringing of themselves through prayer, fast- are blessed and distributed to the bells and the congregation sing- ing and almsgiving for this special faithful who process into church ing the Gloria, a sign that Lent week when they walk with Je- carrying the blessed palms while has concluded and the Triduum sus on a path that will take them singing “hosanna” to proclaim Je- has begun. In many churches the through his suffering and death to sus as king. Once everyone is in oils blessed at the Chrism Mass that which brings true Easter joy – the church, the tone of the liturgy are brought forth and placed in resurrection. changes quickly as the focus turns a cabinet called an ambry. After Throughout these eight days to our Lord’s suffering and death. the assembly listens to passages the church brings forth her most St. Mark’s account of the Passion from Scripture, something most moving and beautiful rituals, of Jesus Christ is proclaimed. unusual occurs, people’s feet are presents her most sacred music Father Cleo Milano washes feet of parishioners at St. John the Evange- washed in the way Jesus washed and displays her finest décor. It Chrism Mass list Church in Plaquemine. File photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator his disciples’ feet at the Last Sup- is a highpoint of the year, a holy On Wednesday of Holy Week, per. On this night, we wash each week, steeped in the rich heritage the clergy of the Diocese of Ba- resentatives, who bring them to the most sacred of all days begins. other’s feet as a sign of our will- of the Catholic faith to draw the ton Rouge join Bishop Robert W. their church parish. The Chrism All of the liturgical events that ingness to serve our neighbors faithful closer into the presence Muench at St. Joseph Cathedral Mass also recalls and celebrates take place from sundown on Holy with humility. In many churches of Jesus and his saving power in for the Chrism Mass. During this the priesthood. The clergy of this Thursday to sundown on Easter representatives of the assembly their own lives. Mass, the holy oils that will be diocese renews their commitment Sunday are part of one great cel- will come forward for the priests, used for the sacraments of bap- to priestly service. ebration played out in three move- deacons and perhaps members of Palm Sunday tism, confirmation, anointing of ments. In this annual festival, we the church parish to wash their Palm Sunday opens Holy Week the sick and holy orders during the The Triduum commemorate Christ’s passage feet. The high point of Thursday’s with a commemoration of the year are blessed by the bishop and Lent ends on Holy Thursday from death to life. All the bap- liturgy is the celebration of the Lord’s triumphant entrance into distributed to church parish rep- and the Triduum – the three days ‚ tized observe these three days in a SEE TRIDUUM PAGE 11

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the Gospel account of Christ’s resurrection TRIDUUM: Three days is read. Following the Liturgy of the Word, FROM PAGE 10 the church moves into the third part of its Eucharist, a commemoration of the great great vigil: baptism. The congregation in- gift Jesus gave us at his last supper. With vokes the intercession of the saints then the breaking of bread and the sharing of a focuses on the baptismal font where the communion cup, we remember the death water will be blessed for the baptism of the of the Lord as Jesus taught us. After Com- catechumens, who will be baptized. After munion, the Body of Christ that will be baptism, those who have been baptized reserved for services on Good Friday is into another faith, but who want to become carried in procession from the church to Catholic, will profess their faith and receive a place of repose. For the three days of the The clergy of the Diocese of Baton Rouge renews their commitments to priestly service at the sacrament of confirmation along with Triduum, the Blessed Sacrament is not last year’s Chrism Mass. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator those just baptized. Then the whole com- present in the main part of the church to munity, united in common faith, will gather symbolize Jesus’ three days in the tomb. no opening to this service, not even a sign ful are invited to receive Holy Communion. around the altar table to celebrate the Eas- The liturgy of Holy Thursday has no end. of the cross, because it is a continuation of Once again the service ends in silence with ter Eucharist. As the apostles stayed with Jesus in the the one great liturgy that started the night no closing, as it continues the next evening. Garden of Gethsemane, the faithful are before. There are three parts to the Good Easter Sunday encouraged to wait and watch in a spirit Friday liturgy: the Liturgy of the Word, Ad- Easter Vigil Reminiscent of Jesus appearing to his of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. oration of the Cross and Holy Communion. The service on this holiest of all nights disciples in the upper room following his Many churches remain open until mid- At the time the service starts, the priest and begins in darkness. The faithful gather out- resurrection, the days of rejoicing that lead night to allow for private prayer. ministers move toward the altar, prostrate side the church around a newly lit fire. A to the Feast of Pentecost begin. Churches themselves on the floor in front of the altar new paschal candle is lit from the fire and are now filled with flowers, voices lift in Good Friday and pray in silence as the assembly kneels the light is spread throughout the assembly jubilant song, bells ring and the Gloria and Mass is not celebrated on Good Friday. in prayer. As the service begins, John’s Gos- as a symbol that Christ is the Light of the the alleluia once again resound as the peo- The faithful observe this day with prayer pel account of the Lord’s passion is read. Af- World. The assembly processes into church ple give praise and glory to God and his son, and fasting. Many churches offer an op- ter sharing the Word, the community prays where they will hear the Easter proclama- Jesus Christ. For the next 50 days, the cel- portunity to walk in Jesus’ footsteps as they at length for the needs of the world with tion called the Exultet, a hymn of praise ebration of Jesus’ triumph over death and pray the Stations of the Cross between the the traditional Good Friday intercessions. and rejoicing over salvation won by Jesus. sin continues. hours of 12 noon and 3 p.m., the hours that Next, a cross, not a crucifix, is lifted up tri- At least seven Scripture proclamations that Jesus spent on the cross and died. The pri- umphantly for all to see before the faithful tell the history of faith since creation are Ken Thenevet, liturgy and music director mary liturgy for this day is the Celebration come forward to touch, embrace or kiss the read. Once again the joyous Alleluia that at St. Aloysius Church in Baton Rouge, of the Lord’s Passion. Once again there is wood of the cross. After adoration, the faith- has been absent during Lent is sung before contributed to this article.

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By Mark Pattison the film’s closing credits. “There are mil- it – and she did,” Erwin added. and explosions from previously submitted Catholic News Service lions and millions of post-abortive wom- If “October Baby” does well at the box films. en out there,” Erwin said. office, Hendrix said she and her husband “October Baby was given a classification WASHINGTON­ — Actress Shari Rigby “October Baby,” which debuts March would relocate to Los Angeles to try her of A-II – adults and adolescents – by CNS sat right across from her interviewer, her 23 in about 360 theaters, details the rev- hand at the film industry full time. Hendrix for “mature subject matter and potentially legs crossed. On the instep of her right foot elation to college student Hannah about won an “outstanding achievement in act- disturbing references.” It is a “strongly pro- was a tattoo of a flower. She was asked what the circumstances behind her birth, and ing” award at the Red Rock Film Festival life message movie whose theme viewers it was. her quest to find the woman who tried to when “October Baby” was screened there – dedicated to the dignity of all human be- “Her name would have been Lily,” Rigby abort her. except festival sponsors hadn’t expected to ings will welcome unanimously,” said staff answered, “and so that’s there to remind Erwin, Rigby and Hendrix spent two give anybody an acting award. So, instead critic John Mulderig. “Opinions about the me.” days in the Washington area to promote of a trophy, Erwin said, they gave Hendrix aesthetic package in which they wrap their She was talking about the baby she had “October Baby,” conducting a joint inter- a collection of still photos of action scenes point,” he added, “may be more divided.” aborted 20 years ago. view with CNS at a Washington hotel. Rigby plays a relatively small part in the Rigby is part of show biz royalty. She’s new movie “October Baby,” but it’s a pivotal the aunt of 2007 “American Idol” winner Motion Picture Association of America role: She plays the birth mother of Hannah Jordin Sparks. Coincidentally, Chris Sligh, MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted (Rachel Hendrix), but Hannah was born as a finalist during the season Sparks won, PG – Parental guidance suggested; some the survivor of a botched abortion; Han- has a comic-relief role in “October Baby.” REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children nah’s twin brother only survived a handful Hendrix – as did the Erwin brothers – USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned of days after the abortion attempt. grew up in Alabama, where the movie was classifications: to give special guidance for attendance But the kicker is that brother directors filmed in a brisk 20-day shooting schedule, A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may Andrew and Jon Erwin, when they sent but by the time “October Baby” was ready A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children Rigby the script for her consideration, had to shoot, she had moved to Zurich, where A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- no idea she had ever undergone an abor- her photojournalist husband lives. Hendrix A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian tion. had even established her own photo studio. L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive In fact, Jon Erwin told Catholic News Erwin said he remembered casting Service, it wasn’t until after the movie had Hendrix in a music video for Christian mu- been shown to several focus groups that sic singer Michael W. Smith. “She just had Rigby went in front of the camera again to that look,” he said. “October Baby” is her A Thousand Words pervasive rough and crude language. O; R address moviegoers about her own abor- first feature film. “I just told her to step up (DreamWorks) tion experience, which has been added to to the plate, take a big swing and run with A fast-talking literary agent (Eddie Mur- John Carter phy) finds his marriage (to Kerry Washing- (Disney) ton) and his career (assisted by Clark Duke) Ambitious and largely successful 3-D ad- stymied when he gets on the wrong side of a aptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ first nov- guru (Cliff Curtis) and is cursed. According el propels a 19th-century American (Taylor to the terms of the jinx, each word he speaks Kitsch) to the planet Mars, where he be- causes a leaf to fall from a tree that has comes embroiled in a war between two city- magically sprouted in his backyard. Once states and falls in love with a princess (Lynn the branches are bare, he’ll die. Hilarity fails Collins). Despite an unwieldy and illogical to ensue in director Brian Robbins’ bar- mash-up of now-familiar sci-fi tropes, direc- ren comedy, and when screenwriter Steve tor Andrew Stanton nicely brings the narra- Koren’s script turns serious, it mixes fruit- tive together in the end. Obstacles along the ful messages about marital fidelity and the way include a rather bland star, a protracted importance of family life with shady New running time and less-than-scintillating Age-style spirituality. Mature content, in- dialogue. Yet the epic marries the appeal of cluding scenes of aberrant sensuality within a pulp serial with cutting-edge filmmaking marriage and incidental gay characters, a techniques. Likely best for older teens and few uses of profanity, at least one instance up. Considerable, sometimes intense, action of the F-word, considerable crude and crass violence, scenes of cruelty, fleeting toilet hu- language, an obscene gesture. A-III; PG-13 mor, at least one use of profanity and several instances of crass language. A-II; PG-13 21 Jump Street (Columbia) Silent House Two bungling police partners (Jonah Hill (Open Road) and Channing Tatum) find their friendship Cinematic fixer-upper in which a young strained when they’re assigned to pose as girl (Elizabeth Olsen) is chased around the high school students in an undercover op- conveniently dark – and apparently haunt- eration designed to bust a drug ring. Co- ed – summer house that she’s helping her directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s father (Adam Trese) and creepy uncle (Eric big-screen version of the once-popular tele- Sheffer Stevens) clean out in preparation vision series – which first aired on Fox in for selling it. Part horror flick, part psycho- 1987 – starts out as a good-hearted, albeit drama, co-directors Christopher Kentis and relentlessly foul-mouthed, buddy comedy. Laura Lau’s low-budget remake of a simi- But, as the vulgarities continue to fly, the larly down-market Uruguayan film called desire to be outrageous leads to scenes of “La Casa Muda” ends up being a satisfying gruesome violence and debased sexuality. representative of neither genre. A gritty Intensely gory gun violence, strong sexual subtext, moreover, renders it appropriate content, including graphically depicted ab- fare only for mature adults. References to errant and nonmarital activity as well as incestuous sexual abuse, some mildly gory brief rear nudity, drug use, irreverent hu- images, implied physical violence and fleet- mor, about a half-dozen uses of profanity, ing rough and profane language. A-III; R March 21, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 13 Even in sorrow and difficulty, love is around you 1234 5678 901112131 41 51 61

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16 26 36 ut last Christmas was Sharing with those you trust Taylor Swift’s latest may also lead to new ideas on 46 56 66 Orelease “Safe & Sound.” how to resolve what is occur- moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www The single is off the soundtrack to ring. If such resolution remains ACROSS 2 Focal place of the Mass the forthcoming film “The Hunger elusive or even impossible, your 1 She appeared in “Where the 3 Equip again Games,” based on the novel of the friends may have ideas on how to Boys Are” before becoming a 4 Apathy nun 5 Judge of Israel same name. Swift is joined on this gradually move beyond what has 5 Catholic Surrealist painter 6 Type of dress song by the country music duo, the happened. 9 Aquinas’ opus, for short 7 Geometry basic Civil Wars. For example, if you find out 14 Topping in a tub 8 Plural suffix 15 Writer Wiesel 9 Unlike 59A, this is willing Her approach seems differ- that you have failed a course 16 Head of a monastery 10 Member of an order of St. ent from her usual upbeat sound. required for a certain educational 17 The Wise Men followed it Angela Merici Perhaps the more somber, lyri- path, talking over the situation 18 Containers 11 “Should anyone press you into 19 Religion of the Muslims service for one ___…” (Mt 5:41) cal sound is meant to match the with your friends may help you 20 Headset 12 Castle’s defense gloomy, post-apocalyptic setting of decide the next, best step. Dis- 22 Sacred vessels 13 Weapons the film. On The Record couragement always hurts, but it 23 Movable cupboard 21 Major religion in India 24 “___ Holy Queen” 22 Catholic family conference Hopefully, our world will never Charlie Martin does not close off new or future 25 Cell “messenger” 24 Chief minister of the Persian experience the doom and chaos opportunities. 26 “Christian” first used here (Acts king in the Book of Esther that the film and book present, but It is a mistake to allow a single 11:26) 27 Rowing implements 30 First word of Mr. Roger’s refrain 28902, to Nero all of us go through difficulty. disappointment to cast your 33 Teaching of the Buddha 29 “Our soul waits for the LORD; Like the song’s character says, we might sense perspective about future options into a pervasive 36 “In the ___ of the Father…” he is our ___ and shield” (Ps that the “shadows” of what is occurring have al- negativity. 37 First prime minister of India 33:20) 39 United States farmer’s org. 30 “And lead us not ___…” most killed the light of our souls. We need to find It also is important to share with God how you 40 Jeopardy 31 Web-footed aquatic bird a new way to feel safe and sound. are feeling. God accepts all of our feelings, even 41 Loyal 32 Close Indeed, there can be a loneliness in such chal- any anger or hurt directed toward him. After 42 St. Therese of Lisieux is a 34 Builder of the golden calf patron of this country 35 Dietary data lenges and it feels as if nothing can remove it. being honest with God, also ask for guidance to 44 Little drink 38 They view things as they However, even in such loneliness, you need not be move past the hurt. God always will send you 45 The Archdiocese of Toronto is actually are alone. ways to heal the pain. here 40 Parable of the ___ of great 47 Church ___ price Finding help and companionship through such This healing does not mean that suddenly you 49 Waterfall 42 Of high grade situations of struggle starts with a willingness to no longer hurt, but you will begin to see new ways 50 Our Mother of ___ 43 Timed reach out and seek support. to move forward. 54 Biblical occupation 46 Butcher’s cut 57 John Paul II’s encyclical, “___ 48 Advent foliage Begin by telling your friends what is going on. As you ask for guidance, be open to surprise. De Eucharistia” 50 Fish covering Too often, people believe they have to pretend that It can be amazing how God enters your life and 58 In Mt 12:25, Jesus said this 51 Actor Davis everything is fine when in reality this is far from shows you how to use the current situation as a divided could not stand 52 Smarter 59 What the flesh is sometimes 53 Vegas Casino the truth. path to a new beginning. Sometimes God leads us 60 Org. 54 Fraud God has put an abundance of caring and kind- to a process of creation that holds more promise 61 Friendship 55 Prolonged unconsciousness ness in our world. It is important to take the time than what was lost or altered. 62 Femme’s pronoun 56 Those who want to be rich 63 Bound have many “foolish and harmful to bring such support into your life. Like “The Hunger Games” book and film, there 64 The house of a parson desires, which plunge them into Once you begin to talk about what has hap- can be moments when one’s life feels “post-apoc- 65 Colored ___” (1 Tim 6:9) pened, new ways of looking at a situation begin to alyptic.” 66 Possessive pronoun 57 Fishy DOWN 59 Receive a sacrament emerge. Many times, how you feel about cir- Yet through the loving support of others and 1 One of the prophets Solution on page 16 cumstances depends on your perspective. When the healing presence of God, the “morning light” you feel much loss or disappointment, the pain will re-emerge. narrows how you perceive circumstances, and Allow the tears that are part of your experience Shane T. Bennett, CPA, CVA sometimes, life. but also know that even in sorrow, love is around A Professional Accounting Corporation You need help to expand your perspective. you. Doing so does not mean that feelings are not real. • Income Taxes Certainly they are, but emotions need not com- Martin is an Indiana pastoral counselor who re- • Monthly Bookkeeping pletely define how you see life. views current music for Catholic News Service. • Non-Profit Taxation While hurt can be acknowledged, most likely there are many other aspects of your life that still Your comments are always welcome. Please 3752 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 hold meaning and promise. write to Martin at: [email protected] or Ph. 225-343-4715, FAX 225-343-4726 The vision of others can help you look beyond at 7125 West Country Road 200 South, Rock- [email protected] the pain to recognize what remains positive. port, IN 47635. 14 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT March 21, 2011 Consecrated by circumstance and need

e can lose our freedom for dif- out of the profane world Our very notion of nitude of the world’s wounds and needs ferent reasons and, sometimes, and set aside for sacred, church draws on this simply never left him the freedom to Wfor the best of reasons. holy service; for example: concept. The word marry, like someone on her way to have Imagine this scenario: You are on your buildings (churches), Ecclesia comes from two dinner with a friend but who has that way to a restaurant to meet a friend for persons (priests, deacons, Greek words: “Ek Kaleo.” agenda derailed because she witnesses a dinner, a perfectly legitimate agenda, but monks, nuns), tables “Ek” is a preposition traffic accident. Like Moses, he was con- en route you witness a car accident. Some (altars), cups (chalices), meaning, “out of;” and scripted by a moral imperative. He didn’t of the people in the accident are seri- clothing (vestments and “Kaleo” is verb meaning, not marry because he judged it holier to ously hurt and you are the first to arrive religious habits). There “to be called.” To be a be celibate or because he needed some at the scene. At that moment your own is some merit in that, but member of the church is kind of cultic purity for his ministry. He agenda, dinner with a friend, is put on the danger is that we tend to be “called out of.” And never married because the needs of this hold. You’ve lost your freedom and are, to see consecration as a what we are “called out world simply suspended ordinary life. He by circumstance and need, conscripted cultic and metaphysical of” is what our normal was celibate not by emotional preference to remain there and help. You phone for separation rather than as agenda would be if we or by spiritual superiority, but by moral an ambulance, you call for the police, a setting apart for service. In Exile weren’t conscripted by conscription. and you wait with the injured until help Setting aside your free- our baptism and by Today the word consecration has lost arrives. dom in order to stop and Father Ron Rolheiser the innate demands of much of its rich meaning. We have rel- During that whole time your freedom help at a traffic accident consequent discipleship. egated the word to the sacristy and over- is suspended. You are still radically free doesn’t alter your human- Baptism and church loaded it with connotations of purity and of course. You could leave the injured to ity; it just suspends your ordinary activity. membership consecrate us. They call cult. That’s unfortunate because both fend for themselves and head off to meet It calls you to service because you happen us out and set us apart in the same way what’s best in our humanity and our faith your friend, but you would be abdicat- to be there, not because you are more that Moses’ having seen the suffering of are forever trying to consecrate us. The ing part of your humanity by doing that. special or holier than anyone else. the Israelites took away his freedom to needs and wounds of our world are con- Circumstance and need have taken away That was the case with Moses: When pursue an ordinary life, and in the same stantly asking us to suspend our radical your existential and moral freedom. God calls him to go to Pharaoh and ask way, as witnessing a traffic accident on freedom, to set aside our own agendas, in They have consecrated you and set you him to set the Israelites free, Moses ob- the way to meeting a friend sets aside our order to serve. apart just as surely as a bishop’s blessing jects: Why not my brother? He has better dinner plans for that night. And, like Moses, we have all seen sets apart a building to be a church. The leadership skills. I don’t want to do this! Edward Schillebeeckx once wrote a enough suffering in this world that we building didn’t ask to be a church, but it’s Why me? And God answers those objec- book within which he tried to explain should no longer be asking the question: now consecrated and no longer free for tions with the words: Because you have why Jesus never married. He examined “Why me?” other usage. So too with us, circumstance seen their suffering! It’s that simple: God various theories and possible motives can consecrate us and take away our tells Moses that he may not walk away and concluded that, ultimately, Jesus Oblate Father Rolheiser, theologian, freedom. because he has seen the people’s suffer- never married because “it was existen- teacher and award-winning author, is In the ordinary mindset, consecra- ing. For that reason, he is the consecrated tially impossible” for him to marry. In president of the Oblate School of Theol- tion is a word that connotes things to do one, the one who is not free to walk away. essence, what Schillebeeckx is saying is ogy in San Antonio, Texas. He can be with church and religion. We understand Circumstance and need have consecrated that Jesus never married because the contacted through his web site ronrol certain things as consecrated, taken him. universal embrace of his love and mag- heiser.com. The death penalty is a life issue that does not allow room for error

hat percentage of to see all life issues as part of a DNA results. Since his release, of mercy and forbearance. Catholics know that the “seamless garment.” there have been more than 200 In Bloodsworth’s case, if the Wchurch opposes abor- In 1995, Pope John Paul II prisoners proven not guilty by state had taken his life, it would tion? Probably 100 percent. wrote, “The Gospel of Life.” In it, DNA tests and about 20 of them have been an outrageous miscar- What percentage of Catholics he said the death penalty could were on death row. riage of justice. In Sister Helen’s know that the church opposes only be justified when there was While in prison, Bloodsworth case, while the man was guilty, capital punishment? I bet hardly absolutely no other way for soci- became a Catholic. He found his death did not bring peace to anybody. ety to defend itself. spiritual solace in the church. her or to some family members We are vigorous in our de- “Today ... such cases are very Today he spends his time trying of the victims. fense of innocent life, but it is a rare if not practically nonexis- to end the death penalty and try- The death of another person lot harder to defend the lives of tent,” he wrote. ing to free others who have been does not give us peace, nor does people who may be guilty of ter- The Catechism of the Catholic wrongly convicted. it allow room for error, conver- rible crimes. Church says that public authority The second story we heard sion or reconciliation. Abortion is, of course, a much should limit itself to “bloodless was from Sister Helen Prejean As we approach Good Friday, larger issue. There are more than means” of punishment if they are Parish Diary CSJ, the nun who wrote “Dead the day when our Savior was a million abortions every year sufficient to defend human life Man Walking,” a best-seller that unjustly executed by the state, in the United States, while there and protect “public order.” Father Peter J. Daly was made into a movie. She says it is a good time to think about have been about 1,300 execu- Lately, in our church parish, she was an ordinary Catholic the death penalty. tions in the United States since we have heard two powerful per- commit. who never thought much about Christ’s death was the great- 1976, when the death penalty sonal testimonies as our state, Bloodsworth is a former the death penalty until she began est miscarriage of justice in his- was reinstated. Maryland, is debating becom- Marine who had never been in corresponding with Patrick tory. It is the ultimate testimo- While the death penalty ing the 17th state to abolish the trouble with the law until he was Sonnier, a man on death row in ny that should make Christians is a smaller (by the numbers) death penalty. arrested for the killing after wit- Louisiana. consider the death penalty as a problem than abortion, it is still a We heard from Kirk Blood- nesses testified they saw him in He was convicted of killing life issue. contradiction of our value of life. sworth, a man who spent nine the area of the crime. two teenagers during a horrible The church tries to be consis- years on Maryland’s death row. DNA results released in 1992 crime. She wound up walking Father Daly, pastor of St. John Vi- tently pro-life. He was convicted of the horrific led to his exoneration. Bloods­ with him as his spiritual adviser anney Church, Frederick, MD, In the 1980s, the late Cardinal killing of a 9-year-old girl in worth was the first prisoner as he was taken to his execution. writes on parish life for Catholic Joseph Bernardin challenged us 1984. It was a crime he did not exonerated from death row by Both cases teach us the value News Service. March 21, 2011 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 15 | letterS to the editor Lent with a smiling Christ

hen you fast, do not look Local group protests against Sen. Landrieu gloomy, like the hypocrites” In March, the St. Thomas More teachings of the Catholic Church. She W(Matthew 6:16). During Lent Respect Life Committee sponsored stated that she and fellow Catholic Jesus throws us another paradox. He a prayer vigil outside of the Baton women support these measures. doesn’t say not to fast; he says do it with Rouge Press Club to pray for Sen. Mary We must let her know that we as a smile. A sculptor tried to figure this Landrieu, who had voted against the Catholic women do not. She is pub- out in his own way. In the Abbey of Ler- Blunt Amendment. The Blunt Amend- licly claiming to represent our Catholic ins, on an island off the southeast coast ment, which our bishops wanted to views, but going against the bishops’ of France, there is a crucifix known pass, was an effort to secure religious stand on these issues. as “Le Christ Souriant” (The Smiling freedom for employers and insur- It is our duty to pray for her, as well Christ). Jesus is on the cross, his head ers who object on moral and religious as for all of our elected leaders, and to leaning to the right, his eyes closed in grounds to the federal mandate for continue to contact them and make it death, but on his lips there is a soft, contraception and abortion. clear that the only complete solution to serene smile. When questioned, Sen. Landrieu re- this religious liberty problem is for the While the cruelty of the crucifixion Another plied that the use of birth control pills HHS to rescind the mandate of these may have made such an expression reduces the number of abortions, to- objectionable services. impossible on the actual death mask of Perspective tally ignoring the statistical facts re- As Paul Rahe has stated, “It did Jesus, the sentiment may capture the ported by Guttmacher Institute which not cross the minds of these Catholic meaning of his last words, “It is con- Father John Carville is the statistical reporting arm of the prelates that the liberty of conscience summated. Father, into your hands I leading provider of abortions, Planned which they had grown to cherish was commend my spirit.” His mission was deemed. In our Christian community Parenthood. part of a larger package … that the pa- accomplished, his life’s journey to the which we entered through baptism, we Since the legalization of abortion, ternalistic state (Democratic Party), cross completed. God would now give are risen with Christ, but not yet fully there is a 14,000 percent increase in which recognizes no legitimate limits him the eternal resurrection, not a tem- risen. Together with St. Paul, real life abortions, 8.666 percent increase in on its power and scope, that they had porary one as he had given his friend, makes us say, “We ourselves, who have sexually transmitted diseases, and six embraced, would someday turn on the Lazarus. At least his spirit could smile. the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inside times more women die in legal abor- Church and seek to dictate whom it We are required to fast and abstain ourselves as we wait for...the redemp- tions than when it was illegal. chose to teach its doctrines and how, on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. tion of our bodies” (Romans 8:23). In We told her that, “Pregnancy is not more generally, it would conduct its af- We are urged to do so on all Fridays of other words, we have true hope now for a disease, and contraception, steriliza- fairs.” Lent. If fasting is a true difficulty for us, everlasting life with God, but while here tion and chemical abortions are not then in keeping with the Lenten spirit, on earth we still suffer. health care.” She made it clear that Aimee Marlborough we should give up something else. Time, Our life, like Jesus’, is a journey to she would continue to vote against the Baton Rouge, La. precious time, may be the best Lenten Jerusalem that tests and wrenches our gift to God, especially if the time taken spirits until, exhausted, we give them from entertainment can be given to back to God. That is why we laugh, but Important to remember why contraception is wrong prayer, worship and acts of mercy. But not always; we smile, but sometimes we have to remember Jesus’ admoni- through tears. We also pray often, “Fa- It is highly unusual for contracep- cycle of fertility and infertility, birth tion: when we are doing our Lenten ther, if it is your will, remove this cup tion, or birth control, to be in the news. control forcibly separates sex from its penances, we must not “look gloomy, (of suffering) from me” (Luke 22:42). But while the main discussion at pres- natural purpose, which is procreation, like the hypocrites.” Our whole life is a struggle to complete ent is over public funding and religious and from its distinctively human pur- We do right to reproduce in our that prayer – “but Father, not my will liberty, it might also be worthwhile to pose, the expression of love. Birth con- own Lent, in our own life, on our own but yours be done.” We have not been recall why the Catholic Church con- trol instead tends to establish pleasure crosses, the smiling Christ of Lerins. transformed completely into Christ. Our siders birth control to be wrong. One as the main point of sexual relations. As Jesus’ cross was a victory over the smiles are not yet fixed by a definitive of the main reasons is that it tends to long as I please my partner, he or she passing temptations of this life in favor resurrection. turn love into lust. There is a difference continues to love me. But what happens of the complete fulfillment of the will A popular song of a few years ago, between love and pleasure. Does this when I get sick, or old, and am no longer of God. Lent is supposed to strip away called “Strawberry Wine,” spoke of first person really love me, for who I am, or so pleasing? the excesses of our lives, to remove the love as “Ah, bittersweet.” That is so of- is he or she just using me? No one wants Some may say, “But we’re married, distractions which keep us preoccupied ten true about life – laughter and grief, to used by someone else. When I am so that is not an issue.” No doubt mar- with the constantly changing, passing smiles and tears. Lent is important for used by someone, I feel I have been lied riage is better; in fact, it is sacred, and playthings of everyday existence. Just us. It helps us look at life as it really is to, have been violated. a source of sanctifying grace. But birth as Mardi Gras with its beads and tinsel, and to accept it as a journey we make By interrupting a woman’s natural control becomes like an invisible wedge its “throws” for which we fight so hard together with Christ. Our faith and our between husband and wife. They are only to throw them away the next day, is Lenten penances should teach us to not quite completely united, for they are a dramatic image of the superficial life, smile through our tears until our smiles always holding something back. In the so Lent is a focused image of human life also become fixed for eternity. L etters to words of the late Pope Paul VI, they may as preparation for eternity. A good Lent find themselves instead in a “juxtaposi- is a victory for us, something to smile FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the the Editor tion of two solitudes.” about. Diocese of Baton Rouge and writes on The Church does not demand that her We can smile, we should smile often spiritual matters for The Catholic Com- Letters to the Editor should be members have as many children as they – even during Lent – because we are re- mentator. typed and limited to 350 words possibly can. But she does teach that and should contain the name and man and woman have a dignity that is address of the writer, though the violated by artificial birth control. And Mission Statement address will not be printed. We I would suggest that we have already reserve the right to edit all letters. begun to see the consequences of that, The mission of The Catholic Commentator is to provide news, information and Send to: Letters to the Editor, The personally and as a society. commentary to the people of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Catholics and their Catholic Commentator, P. O. Box Thank you and may God bless you. neighbors alike. In doing so, The Catholic Commentator strives to further the wider 14746, Baton Rouge, LA 70898- mission of the Church: to evangelize, to communicate, to educate and to give the 4746, or to [email protected]. Don Caffery Catholic viewpoint on important issues of the present day. Baton Rouge, La. 16 The Catholic Commentator March 21, 2011

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High School Principal Advancement Tenebrae Service – St. Agnes School Year: 2012-13 Coordinator Church, 749 East Blvd., Baton Rouge, will host a Tenebrae Ser- Redemptorist Schools, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Evangelize Hearts, vice on Friday, March 30, 6 p.m., As a part of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Redemptor- Educate Minds and following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. ist High School serves a diverse student population of ap- Embrace the Future The service will include read- proximately 300 in Grades 7 – 12 on its North Baton Rouge ings of Psalms while candles are campus. The 65-year-old school participates in district ac- The Catholic Schools Office serves the community by sup- extinguished after each reading. creditation through the Southern Association of Colleges porting schools through positive communication, promotion of For information call the St. Ag- and Schools. As the instructional leader of the high school, effective curriculum and instruction, responsible coordination of nes Church office at 225-383- the principal works with the Administrative Head of School, resources, and acknowledgement of outstanding service and 4127. the elementary principal, and the special education director accomplishment. in fostering the mission and ministry of the school through The Advancement Coordinator participates in the ministry of Discalced Carmelites – The Sec- collaborative leadership, clear communication, and consis- Catholic Education by serving both the Catholic Schools Office ular Order of Discalced Car- tent efforts toward continuous improvement. and the schools throughout the diocese in working with funding melites welcomes those who Applicants must meet the following criteria: and grants and with advancement efforts to foster vitality of the are interested in developing • Practicing Catholic Required Mission. The position is full-time and year-round. their prayer life according to • Master’s Degree Required Applicants must meet the following criteria: the teachings of the Carmelite • Experience in Catholic Education Preferred • Practicing Catholic saints. Meetings are held the • Louisiana Department of Education Certification, • Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Degree Preferred second Sunday of each month Teacher or Administrator • Work Experience in Catholic Education Preferred at the Our Lady of Mercy Par- • Demonstrated Ability as an Effective Leader • Demonstrated Ability in Effective Communication ish Activity Center St. Gabriel • Availability on July 1, 2012 and Collaboration Room, 444 Marquette Ave., Ba- Submit letter of interest, resumé with references, and • Availability prior to or by July 1, 2012 ton Rouge, at 1:30 p.m. The next copies of transcript(s) to: Submit letter of interest, resumé with references, and meeting will be April 1. For in- Redemptorist Schools Principal Search copies of transcript(s) to: formation call 225-926-6962 or Superintendent Superintendent email [email protected]. Catholic Schools Office Catholic Schools Office P.O. Box 2028 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 P.O. Box 2028 Cenacle Retreat – Father Philip www.csobr.org Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 Chircop SJ will present a re- Deadline for application: March 30, 2012 www.csobr.org treat, “Elemental Christian- Deadline for application: March 30, 2012 ity: Embracing the Way of Air, The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students Fire, Water and Earth,” March of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, pro- The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of grams, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, 30-April 1, at Cenacle Retreat its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and activities generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. House, 5500 St. Mary St., Me- and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions poli- They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin tairie. Offering is $225. For cies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school admin- in administration of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and istered programs. information or to attend the re- loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs. treat call 504-887-1420.

18 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH March 21, 2011

Tri-Parish Rape Crisis Program coordinator Lorett Swank, center, listens as Holy Ghost School eighth-grad- ers Luke Orlando and Morgan Watts read from a script about different ways youth often communicate in situations that make them uncomfortable. Their audience members included classmates Adrian Illes, Haley Falgout, Brittany Mulkey, Michal Kittrell, Madeline Labbe and Meredith Drude. Photo provided by Holy Ghost School Students learn about preventing violence

Holy Ghost students received propriate information on healthy tive communication. Other ar- information on how to use posi- relationships while developing eas of review included bullying, tive behavior to prevent violence positive social skills. boundaries, anger management in a program presented on Feb. “We can’t just tell kids to stop and standing up for oneself. 10 by District Attorney Scott M. being mean to each other, we “Even if it is the same message Perrilloux’s Tri-Parish Rape Cri- have to give them a skill. They they have heard before, hearing HUMAN BODY DAY – St. Thomas More School second-grade stu- sis Program and the Southeast know what they are not sup- it from someone else can some- dents learned about the human body through interactive activi- Advocates for Family Empower- posed to do, but not what they times make the difference,” said ties: exercising to learn how their different muscles work, listening ment. are supposed to do. We have to Leigh Ann Partridge, a counsel- to their heart, walking through a display about the digestive sys- TPRCP Coordinator Lorett replace that with a positive be- or at Holy Ghost School. tem, seeing red blood cells and platelets under a microscope and Swank, Torey La Mothe and havior,” said Swank, who has Students participated in skits learning how the respiratory and nervous systems function. From Brittany Boudreaux presented been hosting the violence pre- to demonstrate various ways left, Aubrey Munnerlyn, McCall Terrell and Alexis Harvey listen to Care*ageous Kids to fifth-grade vention program in elementary youth often communicate in their heart beat after doing jumping jacks. Photo provided by St. Thomas classes and Teaching Respect, schools throughout the area. uncomfortable situations. They More School Understanding, Safety and TRUST focuses primarily on performed a skit that showed Tolerance (TRUST) to sixth- the various forms of commu- a girl handling a situation us- through eighth-grade classes. nication, including assertive, ing assertive communication, With a similar format to the passive and aggressive com- and another that portrayed her by-stander intervention pro- munication, and discussing the as passive and easily swayed. gram No Zebras, which is des- characteristics of each, such Swank then discussed the per- ignated for college-aged youth, as tone, posture and facial and formance with students, giving Care*ageous Kids and TRUST hand gestures. The program sample statements and appro- are designed to provide age-ap- emphasizes empathy and effec- priate reactions.

ONE MOMENT WITH GOD

Local author, Ridgley B. Merritt, Jr. tells about his near-death experience with God and the choice he was given. YOUTH TOUR ESSAY FINALISTS – Redemptorist High School stu- dents Gracie Dugas, left, and Anne Gunther were selected as fi- Now available on your local bookstore’s web site, and nalists for the 2012 DEMCO Rural Electric Youth Tour Essay Con- OneMomentWithGod.com, test. They competed against other area high school juniors to win authorhouse.com, and a trip to Washington, D.C. They read aloud their essays during a amazon.com. banquet on Tuesday, March 13, at White Oak Plantation in Baton 978-1-4670-6279-4 (SC ISBN) Rouge . Photo provided by Redemptorist High School SJA has a nondiscriminatory admissions policy. Email: [email protected] March 21, 2011 YOUTH The Catholic Commentator 19

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Katie Badon, Alleyna Sampey and Michael Arnone. Photo provided by Mater Dolorosa School B Custom made New Orleans-Style Shutters, Vieux Carre Commission Approved. Carre Commission Custom made New Orleans-Style Shutters, Vieux 20 The Catholic Commentator March 21, 2011 Sister Eleanor Bernstein CSJ dies Sister Eleanor Bernstein (for- leadership and lived in Cincin- merly known as Sister Caritas) nati, Ohio for five years where passed away March 12 in Cleve- she assisted in the reconfigura- land, Ohio. She was born in tion process which drew seven New Orleans in 1939 and bap- communities of Sisters of St. tized Eleanor Marie Bernstein. Joseph into one Congregation Sister Eleanor entered the of St. Joseph. Sisters of St. Joseph in New Sister Eleanor was a skilled SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH HONORED – Sacred Heart of Jesus School honored nine Sisters of St. Joseph who are Orleans in 1957, professing fi- writer who edited a complete set current members of the staff, past employees of the school or Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and a former nal vows in 1965. She held a of office books, “Daily Prayer, student. The Sisters of St. Joseph have been present at Sacred Heart School since its beginning in 1929. BA in English from St. Mary’s Daily Bread,” used both by sis- Those recognized at the school Mass on March 14 are, from left, front row, Sisters Adelaide Williamson, Dominican College in New Or- ters throughout the congrega- second- and third-grade assistant; Doris Lambert, former religion coordinator; Evelyn Mee, former student leans, an MA in English from tion and others. She had begun and religion coordinator; Therese St. Pierre, former teacher; Maria Rabalais, former parish staff member; LSU, an MA in Theology and ministering on the staff at the Sandra Blanchard, Sacred Heart graduate; Rita Lambert, former religion coordinator; Julie Kraemer, current an MA in Liturgical Studies Magnificat Center in Wichita, second grade teacher; and Patricia Sullivan, former principal. On the back row are current SHS faculty mem- from the University of Notre KS, until serious health issues bers Cecilia Methvin, Peggy Whatley, Terry Fountain, Renee Kelly, Dorothy Calandro, Catherine Fontenot, Dame. necessitated her move to Cleve- Gloria Leggio, Eilish Bongiovanni and Pegeen Romero. Photo provided by Lissa Black Cosse | Sacred Heart School She taught for seven years land where she was enrolled in in New Orleans at St. Joseph the Cleveland Clinic. In 2011 Academy and taught six years Ave Maria Press published her Two Marianite sisters celebrate jubilees part-time at St. Joseph Junior book, “Praying Our Lives: A College and Novitiate. She Woman’s Treasury of Catholic Two Marianites of Holy Cross will celebrate 50 years as a Mari- of the nursing program. Later she served as director of religious Prayer.” Sisters will celebrate jubilees at anite. Born in Plaquemine, she was a member of the faculty of education at St. George Church A prayer service was held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nurs- ministered as a registered nurse Our Lady of Holy Cross College in Baton Rouge, for nine years. the Congregation of St. Joseph ing Home Chapel in Opelousas, on in Opelousas, Lake Providence Nursing Program in New Orleans. She was director of liturgy Cleveland Center in Cleveland Saturday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. and New Orleans and as a nurs- From 1990 to 1995, she was di- at Our Lady of Divine Provi- on March 14. Wake services Sister Vivian Marie Coulon will ing instructor at Charity Hospital rector of religious education for dence in Metairie and direc- and a Mass of Christian Burial celebrate 70 years as a Marianite. School of Nursing in New Orleans. the Diocese of Baton Rouge. From tor of liturgy and RCIA at the were held March 20 at St. Aloy- Born in New Orleans, she taught She served her religious order as 1995 until 2007 she served as the Cathedral of the Immaculate sius Church in Baton Rouge. in elementary and secondary the director of formation. leader of her congregation. Conception in Lake Charles, Principal celebrant was Father schools staffed by the Marianites During her doctoral studies at She now ministers as assistant before becoming director of Thomas Ranzino. Burial was in in New Orleans and Morgan City. Gonzaga University in Spokane, administrator of Prompt Succor the Center for Pastoral Lit- Roselawn Cemetery. Sister Mary “Kay” Kinberger Wash., Sister Kay served as chair Nursing Home in Opelousas. urgy at the University of Notre Memorial donations may be Dame from 1988 to 2002. She made to the Congregation of St. was elected to congregational Joseph. We Never Know Who…

We never know who will come through the doors of our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy. Last year, we filled 32,869 life-sustaining prescriptions. But the people we are blessed to serve are much more than faceless numbers. You may never see their faces, but they are people just like you and me, with one exception: They are sick and can’t afford their life-sustaining medications. We see the fear, the worried expressions and, quite often, the shame, at having to ask for help.

The St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy isn’t about numbers; it’s about people helping people, and you don’t have to be a doctor or pharmacist to help fill a prescription.

As our economy continues to struggle, we are seeing more people at our St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy who have never had to ask for help before. Our pharmacy is improving the quality of life for many of the needy by filling life-sustaining prescriptions for illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. For more details on how you can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, see the insert in this issue.