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Volume XLV, No. 2 www.diocesealex.org Serving the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana Since 1970 February 17, 2014

O N T H E INSIDE Archbishop Aymond: You’d be ‘cooperating with evil’ if you work on new abortion facility in New Orleans

Archbishop Gregory Aymond wrote an open letter Feb. 1 caution- ing local Catholics and businesses they would be “cooperating with the evil that will take place” at the $4.2 million abortion clinic under construction in New Orleans if they participate in its preparation or con- struction. See page 2.

Schools closed for total of six days because of snow

Catholic schools from around the diocese were closed a total of six days in the past three weeks due to snow and ice accumulations. But the students didn’t seem to mind too much. Read more on pages 16-17. Five Louisiana College students, two campus ministers Longest married couple in brave below freezing temperatures to the U.S. lives in Marksville

Can you imagine being married for 83 years?! That’s how long the March for Life in longest married couple in the U.S. have been married. Who would have guessed they live in Marksville Washington, D.C. and attend Holy Ghost Church! Find out who they are on page 11. Find out more about their trip on pages 18-19. PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014 Pope: Don’t skip Sunday Mass; people need communion with God

By Cindy Wooten dience talks about the sacra- penance.” Catholic News Service ments, the pope asked people to In the Eucharist, Jesus truly think about how they approach “Do you go to Mass because it’s a habit or a time to see gives us his body and blood for (CNS) -- Going to Mass and the Mass and what difference it your friends? Or is it something more?” the remission of sins, he said. receiving the Eucharist should makes in their lives and the lives -- Pope Francis Celebrating the Eucharist make a difference in the way of their parishes. also should make a difference Catholics live, Pope Francis said; Do you go to Mass because in the way a parish community they should be more accepting of it’s a habit or a time to see your he loved. church when the church is filled lives, he said. At Mass, Christ others and more aware of their friends? the pope asked. “Or is it Ask yourself, he said, if go- with people who sin like every- gathers people around him “to sinfulness. something more?” ing to Mass helps you reach out to one else. nourish us with his word and his “If we don’t feel in need of “When we go to Mass, we the suffering or “am I indifferent, “In reality, those who par- life. This means that the mission God’s mercy and don’t think we find ourselves with all sorts of or am I gossiping, ‘Did you see ticipate in the Mass don’t do so and identity of the church begin are sinners, it’s better not to go to people,” the pope said. “Does the how that one’s dressed?’ Some- because they think or want to be- and take form there.” Mass,” Pope Francis said Feb. 12 Eucharist we celebrate lead me times people do that after Mass. lieve they are superior to others, “A celebration could be per- at his weekly general audience. to consider all of them as broth- But this shouldn’t happen.” but precisely because they know fect from an aesthetic point of The Eucharist is a celebration of ers and sisters? Does it increase Attendance at Mass also they are in need” of God’s mercy. view -- it can be beautiful -- but if Christ’s gift of himself for the my ability to rejoice when they should lead to “the grace of feel- “We go to Mass because we it does not lead us to an encounter salvation of sinners, which is why do and to weep with those who ing forgiven and able to forgive know we are sinners and want Je- with Jesus Christ, it risks not giv- the Mass begins with people con- weep?” others,” he said. sus’ forgiveness,” the pope said. ing any nourishment to our hearts fessing they are sinners and beg- Pope Francis said it is not Pope Francis said he knows “When, at the beginning of Mass, and lives,” the pope said. There ging for the Lord’s mercy. enough to say one loves Jesus; it that some people wonder why we say, ‘I confess,’ it’s not some- must be “coherence between our Continuing a series of au- must be shown in love for those they should bother going to thing pro forma. It’s a real act of Eucharist and our lives.” Synod on the Family set for October 2014 Cardinal says pope wants to ‘stir things up,’ let people ask questions

(CNS) -- U.S. Cardinal Ed- Cardinal O’Brien highlight- example of being prepared to go win F. O’Brien doesn’t know ed several themes of Pope Fran- anywhere and share the faith with what will come out of the Synod cis’ young papacy, among them anyone, Cardinal O’Brien said. on the Family set for October, but the importance of expanding the Inspired by the pope’s focus the former archbishop of Balti- pope’s circle of advisers, subsid- on the poor, Cardinal O’Brien more believes it will be signifi- iarity, solidarity with the poor, said he has become more con- cant. evangelizing at the periphery of scious of how many times the “Hold onto your seats,” Car- the culture and acting as a mis- Old and New Testaments make dinal O’Brien told a gathering sionary church. references to the poor. It reminds of seminarians and faculty at St. The cardinal cited the pope’s him to question himself and think Mary’s Seminary and Univer- interview with an Italian athe- about what the readings mean in sity in Baltimore. “I think Pope ist magazine editor and the light of what the pope is asking Francis wants to stir things up pope’s strong focus on mercy people to do in reaching the poor. and allow people to raise ques- member council of cardinals from “I think a year from now, as examples of his willingness Noting that Pope Francis tions. I don’t think we’re going around the world shows that the we’ll hardly know what the struc- to reach out to others. The pope often compares the church to a to see a change in doctrine, but pope believes he needs advisers ture was, there will be so many has opened up discussions with mother, the cardinal said a mother we will see a change in tone, and both within and outside the curia. different things that will have those who feel alienated from the never deserts her children. “She’s we might see some disciplinary The principal job of the taken place,” the cardinal said. church, Cardinal O’Brien said. always available to listen and al- modifications.” council of cardinals, Cardinal “Maybe the heads of some con- The pope is modeling an ways to extend mercy,” he said. Those modifications might O’Brien said, is to “completely ferences of bishops will be in- include adjustments in annulment rewrite the central administration volved. I don’t know. But we will procedures, the cardinal said. “I of the Catholic Church.” The car- know by the end of February be- think most bishops are very con- dinal said the curia will somehow cause the group of eight will meet cerned that they have more say have to relate to the new council again and come up with formal in annulments in a responsible of cardinals. recommendations.” way,” he said Jan. 27. Cardinal O’Brien’s com- ments were part of a wide-rang- ing address that touched on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, the election of Pope Francis and a look at how Pope Francis has governed the church in his first • Behavior Modification • In home, Individual, and year. • Obedience and Therapy Group Sessions Available “He’s seen its strengths Pet Training • Phone Consultations • 30-day Money Back Guarantee and Phone Assessments and its weaknesses,” Cardinal O’Brien said, noting that the 985.226.6458 • www.felinecaninecoach.com pope’s establishment of an eight- FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 3 Archbishop Aymond cautions Catholics about ‘cooperating with evil’ by participating in construction of abortion facility

By Peter Finney Jr. South indicated it would seek a Benjamin Clapper, execu- Clarion Herald state license to perform abortions. tive director of Louisiana Right There are five, free-standing to Life, praised the archbishop for NEW ORLEANS – Faced abortion clinics in Louisiana – in the letter, saying his stance was with the looming construction of New Orleans, Metairie, Baton “edifying and strengthens what a multimillion-dollar, regional Rouge, Shreveport and Bossier we are doing.” abortion facility by Planned Par- City – but Archbishop Aymond “It should be a model for enthood Gulf South, Archbishop said the proposed regional abor- other religious leaders, not only Gregory Aymond wrote an open tion clinic will be “the largest of in this state but in other areas,” letter Feb. 1 cautioning local its kind in Louisiana.” Clapper said. “Most of the time Catholics and businesses they Using information obtained people expect the bishop to say would be “cooperating with the from a construction permit that things and to teach principles, but evil that will take place” at the was approved by the city of New I don’t believe most people expect clinic if they participated in its Orleans in December, experts a bishop to make this real-life, de- preparation or construction. have determined that Planned clarative statement that actually In the letter, published on the Parenthood could perform “up- impacts the corporate world. front page of the Feb. 1 issue of wards of 30 abortions per day,” “When you have such a pow- the Clarion Herald, the archdioc- Archbishop Aymond said. erful institution in this city saying esan newspaper, Archbishop Ay- “This is a staggering increase this, it makes people notice who mond said the caution extends to in the number of abortions in light Planned Parenthood really is,” any person or business “involved of the 3,496 abortions performed Clapper added. “Planned Parent- in the acquisition, preparation and in 2012 in Orleans and Jefferson hood is selling itself as one thing construction of this (abortion) fa- parishes,” the archbishop wrote. and they are another thing. He’s cility.” The archbishop’s letter cited technically not doing anything The archbishop also indicat- the “Catechism of the Catholic new – he’s just applying Catho- ed the archdiocese would not do Church,” saying the church since lic principles to a situation. We future business “with any person the first century has considered have a leader willing to go to the or organization that participates in abortion “a grave evil.” wall for this cause and give us the actions that are essential to mak- “We cannot be silent in view strength and the energy to stand ing this abortion facility a reality.” of the grave injustice presented for life.” “This policy applies to all by the abortions that will be per- Archbishop Aymond asked businesses, regardless of religious formed at the proposed Planned Catholics to pray “for those that affiliation or non-affiliation,” Parenthood facility,” Archbishop are blind to the destruction caused Archbishop Aymond wrote. “Our Girl holds candle during 2013 prayer service near pro- Aymond wrote. by abortion,” and he invited fidelity to church teaching and posed Planned Parenthood clinic in New Orleans. A young He said there was “no justifi- Planned Parenthood officials and our conscience necessitates this girl holds a candle during a prayer service last November on a lot near the cation, including economic hard- supporters to “prayer and dia- stance.” proposed Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in New Orleans. New Orleans ship,” that would make either a logue.” Planned Parenthood current- Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond has cautioned local Catholics and business- direct or indirect relationship with “There are many issues, from ly operates two clinics in Louisi- es they would be “cooperati ng with the evil that will take place” at the clinic if Planned Parenthood or any abor- violence in the streets to poverty, ana – in New Orleans and Baton they participated in its preparation or construction. (CNS photo/Peter Finney tion provider “acceptable.” which hurt this community,” he Rouge – but does not perform Jr., Clarion Herald) Archbishop Aymond added wrote. “A regional abortion cen- abortions in the state. In its pub- that any “affiliation or support” ter will not solve our problems; it lic statements about the proposed of Planned Parenthood by Catho- will only create more. This is not 7,000-8,000-square-foot facil- located about five minutes from ily accessible by public transpor- lics would be “a matter of serious the future the New Orleans metro- ity on South Claiborne Avenue, two universities and on a site eas- tation, Planned Parenthood Gulf scandal.” politan area needs.” PAGE 4 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014

I think we can all agree that ably learned that we have had to Sunday, March 9. Over the years this winter has been one of the cancel the canonization pilgrim- many have commented on how most severe and unusual for us ONE IN age due to lack of interest. Thanks impressive it is to join others and also for most of the country to the those who did explore the from around the diocese. Even in recent history. I hope it has not possibility. though the rite can be celebrated caused too much hardship. There THE LORD We will soon be entering into in the parish, it adds another di- does not seem to be an end in the season of Lent that invites us mension when so many come to- Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog sight. again to renew our spiritual life gether. If you have catechumens, Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria As I’m sure you know, we in preparation for Easter. Ash please consider encouraging them are beginning the 2014 Annual Wednesday, a day of fast and ab- to come. Also, please keep all of Diocesan Appeal. I thank you stinence, is on March 5 this year. those making this faith journey in in advance for your on-going tion in preparation for ordination and families in your prayers as Lent also marks the final phase of your prayers. generosity. Two of the most sig- to the diaconate. Fifteen men have they begin. Those I have met with the journey of those desiring to May the coming season be nificant programs that depend on been accepted to this new class are excited about their potential to enter into full communion with rich in blessings for all of you. this source of funds is the means and we are very fortunate that serve the Church in this new way. the Church at Easter. Each year all to fund seminary formation and we have men from areas of the We will again be partnering with who are preparing for baptism are similar help for the new group of diocese that were not representa- St. Meinrad Seminary. What a invited to join me at the Cathedral men who are now beginning the tive in the previous class. Please blessing to the diocese! for the Rite of Election. This year four and a half journey of forma- keep these men and their wives By this time you have prob- we will celebrate at 2:30 p.m. on The HHS mandate is hurting the poor in so many ways

by John F. Fink court’s order to comply with the Zubik has said that Catholic Char- all than with a plan that does not before the Affordable Health Care Archdiocese of Indianapolis mandate, temporarily exempting ities in Pittsburgh could lose more cover contraceptives.” Act was passed in 2010, Presi- the sisters. Then, on Jan. 24, the than a third of its $10 million an- Most stories in the media, dent Obama, in order to secure As we await the hearings be- Supreme Court affirmed Justice nual budget to fines. Multiply that even some in Catholic media, say the votes of some pro-life Demo- fore the U.S. Supreme Court of Sotomayor’s order. by the amount of fines that will be that the HHS mandate requires crats, signed an executive order two cases concerning what has The Little Sisters of the Poor levied against all Catholic institu- insurance that covers contracep- that stated that elective abortions become known as the Health and have 29 homes for the elderly poor tions that refuse to comply with tion without mentioning that the would not be part of the program. Human Services (HHS) mandate, in the United States, including St. the mandate, and you can imagine coverage must also cover drugs So much for that pledge. we thought it important to note Augustine Home for the Aged in how that is going to affect their that cause abortion by preventing Shaw ended his article by some of the things involved in the Indianapolis, where they serve programs for the poor. the implantation of an embryo in saying, “Speaking last April to a cases. nearly 100 residents. They have This isn’t what you’d expect the womb. Even those who see Planned Parenthood conference, They involve people who been serving the elderly poor in from a Democratic administration. nothing wrong with contraception Obama declared with pride that own businesses, Hobby Lobby Indianapolis since 1873. Surely President Barack Obama should object to killing embryos. the abortion movement’s cher- Stores and Conestoga Wood Spe- The home that the sisters op- doesn’t mean to hurt the poor, but In an article in the Jan. 19 is- ished right to choose abortion was cialties, but the mandate ordered erate in Denver is smaller, with 69 he is determined to force religious sue of Our Sunday Visitor, Russell part of Obamacare. In that, he by the Health and Human Services residents. If the sisters continue institutions to fall in line with his Shaw reminded his readers that, spoke the truth.” Department has the possibility of to refuse to carry out the man- ideology. He and his supporters severely damaging the poor. date, which they will, they will be consider contraception as preven- By now it should be clear that forced to pay fines each year of tive medicine, as helping women Pope Francis continues to empha- $2.5 million. Their total operating improve their health care, and this CHURCH TODAY size the Catholic Church’s obliga- budget is $6 million. trumps any religious objections. tion to serve the poor. The fines are calculated at The president of the U.S. Volume XLV, No. 2 • February 17, 2014 What Catholic religious insti- $100 per day, or $36,000 per Conference of Catholic Bishops, tutions have in common with the year, per employee. The fines for Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of P. O. Box 7417 • Alexandria, LA 71303 two businesses is that they all, for the Little Sisters in Indianapolis Louisville, continues to try to [email protected] 318-445-6424 conscience reasons, refuse to pay would be greater since they have persuade President Obama to pro- for health insurance for their em- more employees. vide relief for Catholic organiza- Publisher: Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria ployees that includes contracep- We mention the Little Sis- tions. In a letter to the president, Editor: Jeannie Petrus, ext. 255; [email protected] tives, sterilizations, or drugs that ters because they have been in the Archbishop Kurtz pointed out that Advertising: Joan Ferguson, ext. 264; [email protected] cause abortions. If they continue news. But the same fines will be canceling health insurance for em- Circulation: Sandi Tarver, ext. 209; [email protected] to refuse to do so, though, they will required of many Catholic insti- ployees would cost only $2,000 be subject to tremendous fines. tutions. That’s why more than 90 per employee. THE CHURCH TODAY (USPS 393-240) is published by the Catholic The Little Sisters of the Poor lawsuits have been filed by some “In effect,” he said, “the gov- Diocese of Alexandria, once a month, free of charge to members of in Denver were in the news when, 300 institutions, with mixed re- ernment seems to be telling em- the parishes in the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana. Out of diocese on New Year’s Eve, Justice Sonia sults so far. ployees that they are better off subscriptions are $20 a year. Sotomayor issued a stay of a lower Pittsburgh Bishop David A. with no employer health plan at The office is located at 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, LA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. Box 7417, Alexan- dria, LA 71306

The CHURCH TODAY is a member of the Catholic Press Association. Annual Spring Mariathon -- March 18-22 Website: www.diocesealex.org Help support the largest Catholic radio network in the world. Call today to make a pledge: To receive a free subscription, call 318-445-6424, ext 255 or e-mail [email protected] 1-888-408-0201 FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 5 CRS offers ‘new and improved’ Operation Rice Bowl for Lent CNS) -- When trying to Five recipes -- one for each much of the fishing industry in have been changed by the pro- a photo contest in conjunction change one’s eating habits, es- week of Lent -- and short videos one region of the country. gram. Download it on iTunes or with Rice Bowl. Weekly winners pecially cutting calories, there’s about them by Father Pataling- Traditional dancers and a at crsricebowl.org/app will receive a small fair-trade nothing like getting some made- hug, a Baltimore archdiocesan percussionist from the Philippine prize and a grand prize winner at to-order recipes from a popular priest, that will be available on Cultural Society at George Wash- Photo Contest the end will receive an Easter bas- chef to help keep one motivated. YouTube or the CRS website will ington University, Philippine Also this year, CRS will host ket full of fair-trade items. At least that’s part of the feature low-cost, meatless ingre- craft pieces on the dining tables thinking behind one of the new dients, explained Joan Rosenhau- and other elements rounded out approaches to Catholic Relief er, CRS executive vice president what Rosenhauer suggested as a Fr. Joseph Montalbano dies Feb.10 Services’ annual Rice Bowl pro- for U.S. operations, at a breakfast model for how parishes or dioces- gram for Lent. Feb. 5. The simple meal on the es might launch their own Rice A Mass of Christian Burial last day of the annual Catholic Bowl campaigns. for Reverend Joseph Emile Mon- Weekly recipes Social Ministries Gathering was talbano, a retired priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, was held Weekly recipes created by a noted as being typical of break- Free Rice Bowl app fast in the Philippines: eggs, rice, February 14 at St. Francis Xavier celebrity chef of sorts -- Father In addition to the recipes, Cathedral with Most Reverend Leo Patalinghug, host of Grace bread, juice, fresh tomato and cu- CRS has a free Rice Bowl app cumber slices. Ronald P. Herzog officiating. In- Before Meals, a family apostolate available for smartphones and terment was held immediately focused around meals -- this year Other elements of the pro- tablets. It will allow users to gram were related to relief work after in Alexandria Memorial have been linked to Rice Bowl, schedule delivery of daily re- Gardens under the direction of the 39-year-old CRS campaign to CRS has been doing in the Phil- flections during Lent, to set and ippines since Typhoon Haiyan in Kramer Funeral Homes. raise awareness about hunger and track progress toward a Lenten Father Joe was born in raise funds to combat hunger and November wiped out hundreds of goal, and view the recipes or see thousands of homes, crops and Bunkie, La on October 2, 1929. poverty. stories about people whose lives He attended St. Joseph Seminary College from 1944 to 1949. He completed seminary at Assump- Lenten Regulations tion Seminary in San Antonio, Texas. Father was ordained a Rev. Joseph Montalbano priest for the Diocese of Alexan- • Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days dria by Bishop Charles P. Greco In addition to his priestly of fast and abstinence. This means that we on May 28, 1955 where he faith- ministry Father Joe served as a do not eat meat and we have only one full fully served the diocese for 58 member of the Presbyteral Coun- meal. years. cil and the College of Consultors • The other Fridays of the season of Lent are After ordination, he served for the Diocese of Alexandria. days of abstinence from meat. The obligation as parochial vicar at St. Mat- He began the practice of Per- thew Church, Monroe; Holy Ro- to abstain from meat binds Catholics 14 years petual Eucharistic Adoration at sary Church, Shreveport; and Our of age and older. St. Anthony of Padua Church Lady of Prompt Succor Church • The obligation to fast, limiting oneself to one in Bunkie in 1992. His diocesan and St. Rita Church in Alexan- assignments included director full meal and two lighter meals in the course dria. In addition, he served as pas- of Evangelization and Diocesan of the day, binds Catholics from the age of 18 tor in St. Joseph Church, Colfax; Liaison for the Charismatic Re- to 59. Those who are younger or older may St. Edward Church, Tallulah; St. newal. He was appointed dean of freely embrace these disciplines. Michael the Archangel Church in the Avoyelles Deanery in 1983. • But Lenten disciplines should never endan- Leesville; St. Anthony of Padua While serving as pastor in Lees- ger your health. It is obvious that abstaining Church in Bunkie; and Sacred ville he served as director of Ver- from meat is meaningless for vegetarians, Heart Church and Our Lady of non House. Father was appointed who must choose some other form of absti- Sorrows Church in Moreauville. by Gov. Dave Treen to serve on nence. He retired from active ministry the Louisiana Juvenile Justice and in 1999. In his retirement, Father • It is equally obvious that replacing meat with Detention Board. remained active in the diocese a gourmet seafood meal is not in keeping with Father Joe is preceded in by assisting at parishes for sacra- the spirit of Lent. death by his parents Anthony and mental ministries and as spiritual Agnes Montalbano, brother - in- director for fellow priests. He re- law Nick Chicola, two nephews, sided in Alexandria at the time of Craig Chicola and Wray Chicola, his death. and Scott Foley. He is survived by his sister Olla Rae Montalbano Chicola, Daniel Lacombe a niece Barbra Chicola Carey (Alan), four nephews, Ronald Floor Finishing Chicola (Laura), Ted Chicola 404 Bordelon Rd., Hessmer, LA 71341 (Kay), David Chicola (Sharon), Specializing in installation and Monty Chicola. In addition • Floor Finishing • Ceramic Tile Floors he is survived by sixteen grand nieces and nephews and ten great • Hardwood Floors • Reseal Tile Floors grand nieces and nephews. Ph: (318) 563-4753 • Cell (318) 305-0241 Memorials may be made to the Priests Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306. PAGE 6 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Seminarian Burses January Donations

Knights of Columbus Council 9217...... $10.00 Father Adrian L. Molenschot Burse Dr. Joseph Landreneau...... $25.00 Mrs. Edna Rabalais Burse Mr. and Mrs. Edward Adams ...... $30.00 Father Michael P. Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Crooks...... $40.00 Father Michael P. Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Mathews, Jr...... $45.00 Father Michael P. Kammer Burse Deacon and Mrs. Rodrick B. Broussard...... $50.00 Monsignor Milburn Broussard Burse Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Danielson...... $50.00 Father Michael P. Kammer Burse Mrs. Lydia C. McNeely ...... $50.00 SCOUT SUNDAY. Bishop Ronald Herzog celebrated a special Mass on Scout Sunday (Jan. 12) at St. Francis Xavier Father Michael P. Kammer Burse Cathedral, where several local scouts were honored with the Light of Christ Award and the Parvuli Dei Award. Recipi- Dr. Joseph Landreneau...... $100.00 ents of the Parvuli Dei Award are members of the Webelos Pack 9 from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alex- Monsignor Henry Beckers Burse andria -- (group on the left side -- front row) , and . Back row: Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schupbach ...... $100.00 , and . Recipients of the Light of Christ Award are members Monsignor Steve J. Testa Burse of the Cubscouts (Tigers and Wolves), also from OLPS, -- (on right side -- front row) Ms. Karen A. Hicks ...... $100.00 , and . Row 2: , and . Row 3: Father Michael P. Kammer Burse , and . Row 4: and . Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Crooks, Jr...... $400.00 Row 5: (behind scouts): Bishop Ronald Herzog, Eagle Scouts and Girl Scouts (names unavailable). Father Michael P. Kammer Burse Total this month...... $1,000.00 CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS COURT 968 (St. Anthony, Bunkie) has Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse announced the winners of its an- should be sent to the Chancery Office, P.O Box 7417, nual Art, Essay and Poetry con- Alexandria, LA 71306-0417 test for grades 4-8. Winners are , 1st in Art; 2nd; and , 3rd. , 1st in Essay, , 2nd; and , 3rd. , 1st in Poetry, , 2nd; and , 3rd. First place winners will be sent to the State Chairperson of Educa- tion for the State Catholic Daughters, where they will compete on the state level. The winners will then be sent to nationals. FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 7 Bishop announces new class of men in formation for Permanent Diaconate Bishop Ronald Herzog has The new formation class, in alphabetical order: announced a new class of men • Mark A. Adkins (Lanie), Holy Cross, Natchitoches who have begun formation for the • William R. Aldridge (Renee), Our Lady of Prompt Succor, permanent diaconate in the Dio- Alexandria cese of Alexandria. These men are admitted to • Scott J. Babin (Amy), Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Alexandria the aspirant path in diaconal for- • Barry T. Billiot (Holly), Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pineville mation and began classes on Sat- • Darrell J. Dubroc (Charlotte), Our Lady of Lourdes, Fifth Ward urday, Feb. 15 at the St. Joseph • William L. Endris, Jr. (Florence), St. Michael the Archangel, Catholic Center. Leesville Their studies in aspirancy include Spiritual Direction and • Lawrence E. Feldkamp (Carol), St. Frances Cabrini, Alexandria Theological Reflection; Pastoral • Stephen C. Gramigna (Veronica), St. Michael the Archangel, Identity, Skills and Boundaries; Leesville Research and Writing; and Phi- • Buford J. Jeansonne (Faye), St. Joseph, Marksville losophy. • Michael Blake Kramer (Kim), St. Mary, Winnsboro The formation program is • Steven E. Newbury (Jennifer), St. Michael the Archangel, Leesville four and a half years in length. The men in this class are sched- • Gene Thomas “Tommy” Robichaux (Marika), Sacred Heart of Jesus, uled to be ordained deacons in the Pineville spring of 2018, which incidental- • Reginald J. Rubin (Leanna), St. Francis of Assisi, Fort Polk ly is the 50th anniversary of the • Paul T. Sunderhaus (Mary Kay), St. Frances Cabrini, Alexandria restoration of the permanent dia- • Luther P. “Luke” White (Sammie), St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, conate in the United States. Alexandria

Jeff Cavins to speak at diocese’s

DANIEL HART INSTALLED INTO MINISTRY OF LECTOR. His Excellency 1st annual Bible Conference April 4-5 Bernard Hebda, Coadjutor Archbishop of Newark, installed Alexandria semi- narian Daniel Hart and 58 other seminarians into the Ministry of Lector Jan. Jeff Cavins, an inspiring na- tament are fulfilled in the New 12 during a Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception on the cam- tional and international speaker Testament. You will also gain pus of the Pontifical North American College in Rome. As part of the rite, the and Bible teacher, will be the a greater appreciation for the Bishop placed the Lectionary, from which the readings used in the celebration guest speaker for the 1st Annual Scripture readings you hear dur- of Mass are taken, in the hands of each candidate and said, “Take this book Bible Conference April 4-5 at the ing Mass. of Holy Scripture and be faithful in handing on the Word of God, so that it may Divine Providence Hall, located The conference begins Fri- grow strong in the hearts of his people.” Daniel is in his first year of formation at 401 21st Street in Alexandria. day, April 4 at 5 p.m. with reg- for the priesthood, and has an additional three years of theological studies and The two-day Bible conference istration from 5 -6:30 p.m. The spiritual formation before being ordained to the priesthood. is sponsored by the Diocese of Friday evening retreat titled, The Alexandria’s Office of Religious Way Love Feels -- A Deeper Look Formation and Training (ORFT). at the Cross of Christ, will be Famous for his Bible Time- Jeff Cavins presented by Jeff Cavins. Friday line Seminar, Jeff Cavins has evening also includes Eucharistic traveled the world extensively ing way to read and understand Adoration and Procession led by speaking on biblical topics. Us- the Bible. Fr. Jose Robles Sanchez, coordi- ing a unique color-coded system, In the Bible Timeline Semi- nator of Steubenville South. the Bible Timeline presentation nar you will learn how the key Saturday’s seminar will be is remarkably effective in assist- people, places, and events in the held from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and in- ing Catholics uncover the divine Bible fit together to reveal God’s cludes the famous Bible Timeline truths revealed in Holy Scripture, plan for humanity. You will see presentation by Cavins. The Most giving them an easy and engag- how the events in the Old Tes- Rev. Ronald Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria, will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and Paul Hood, youth director at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria, will lead the worship music for the weekend. The cost for the two-day conference is $45 per person and includes lunch and conference re- sources. To register, go to www. diocesealex.org or call 318-445- 6424, ext. 221. Seating is limited. PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014

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Diocese of Alexandria P.O. Box 7417 • Alexandria, LA 71303 (318) 445-2401 • www.diocesealex.org FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 9 Christus Cabrini Hospital opens new Incarnate Word Community Clinic

Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital and the Sisters of Char- ity of the Incarnate Word (CCVI) have joined together to provide a much-needed service in this community -- the Incarnate Word Community Clinic -- a full-ser- vice healthcare facility open to both the insured and the unin- sured. Bishop Ronald Herzog blessed the facility and staff Jan. 20 during an Open House and blessing of the clinic, with key ad- ministrators, Incarnate Word Sis- ters, clergy, physicians, and clinic staff members in attendance. “The Incarnate Word Com- munity Clinic offers a wide range of medical services to everyone -- those with insurance, those BLESSING OF THE NEW INCARNATE WORD COMMUNITY CLINIC. Bishop Ronald Herzog lead the blessing of the new Incarnate Word Community Clinic with Medicare or Medicaid, and Jan. 20 as an extension of services of Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. Clergy and religious in attendance were (from left) Fr. Chris Nayak, Sister Patricia even those with no insurance,” Hamiter, CCVI, Sister Mavis Champagne, OLS, Sister Margaret Ann Verzwyvelt, CDP, Sister Mary Shanahan, CCVI, Sister Ann Brangan, CCVI, Sister Jean said Chris Voinche, director of Connel, CCVI, and Sister JoAnn Deloach, MSC. the facility. “Our goal is to help

people get better, whether or not clinic “very soon.” blessing including Sisters Ann they have insurance or the ability Office hours for Urgent Care Brangan, Patricia Hamiter, Mary to pay.” services (no appointment neces- Shanahan, and Jean Connel. The 16,000 sq. ft. clinic, sary) are 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Mon- “The Sisters of Charity of the located in the former Mid State day - Friday; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Incarnate Word have been a part Orthopedic clinic across from Saturday; and noon -6 p.m. on of St. Francis Cabrini Hospital Cabrini, has been open since Dec. Sunday. since it first opened its doors in 2 and has seen more than 1,300 Primary and Specialty Clin- 1950,” said Sister Ann Brangan, patients since that time. The clin- ics (appointments are necessary) CCVI. “Christ is present in ev- Incarnate Word Community Clinic ic offers primary care and family are available from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., eryone we serve and we are proud 3351 Masonic Drive • 318-448-6800 practice with one doctor and three Monday - Friday. Call 318-448- to be a part of this model health- nurse practitioners. It also houses 6800 for appointments and for care facility.” URGENT CARE cardiology, orthopedic and gyne- more information. Other religious in attendance (No appointment needed) cology clinics one day a week, As one of the sponsoring or- were Sisters JoAnn Deloach, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday as well as one for patients who ganizations of the clinic, several M.S.C.; Mavis Champagne, 10 .m. - 5 p.m. Saturday take blood thinners. Voinche said Sisters of Charity of the Incar- O.L.S.; and Margaret Ann Verz- Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday there are plans to start a surgical nate Word were on hand for the wyvelt, C.D.P.

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gest known married couple in the education for their kids,” said her By Jeannie Petrus United States! daughter Joyce Deselle of Marks- CT editor “We knew our grandparents ville. “We attended Holy Ghost were Louisiana’s longest married Catholic School in New Orleans.” On Jan. 27, 2014, Norman couple and were pretty sure they Through the years, their mar- and Norma Burmah celebrated were the longest living African- riage has survived a lot of ups and their 83rd wedding anniversary. American couple in the United downs -- the Great Depression. At 103 and 100 years old, the Bur- States, but the fact that they could World War II, and more recently, mahs, who have been members be the country’s longest living Hurricane Katrina. of Holy Ghost Church in Marks- married couple is just phenom- In 2005, after Hurricane ville, are the longest known mar- enal,” granddaughter Glenda Katrina decimated their home in ried couple in the United States! McKinley said. “We see them as New Orleans, the Burmahs de- In 2012, the couple was rec- our national treasure,” she was cided to move to Marksville to be ognized as the longest married quoted in a news release by Loui- close to their daughter. couple in the state by the Louisi- siana Family Forum. This Feb.14, 2014, represen- ana Family Forum. Norman and Norma were tatives of the Louisiana Family In recognition of this honor, married on Jan. 26, 1931, when Forum will be visiting the Bur- the Burmahs and their family and he was 20 years old and she was mahs in their home in Marksville, friends were invited to the Loui- 17. Originally from New Or- where they still live independent- siana Governor’s Mansion as spe- leans, the young teenagers met at ly. cial guests of Gov. Bobby Jindal the New Orleans’ Roof Garden “The Burmahs are good peo- and his wife. In addition, they Dance Hall during a live perfor- ple,” said Father Rusty Rabalais, were entered into the LFF “Mar- mance by Louis Armstrong. pastor of St. Joseph Church in riage Hall of Fame.” Norma raised two girls, Marksville. “We see them regu- “We celebrate life-long mar- while Norman owned a private larly in our Homebound Visita- riage and are honored to recog- catering company. tion Ministry.” nize these covenant keepers who “Our parents were loving They have two daughters exemplify devotion and who and kind -- good Catholic parents (one deceased), six grandchil- serve as a model for all Louisiana -- who valued a good Catholic dren, and 11 great grandchildren. families,” Gene Mills, president of Louisiana Family Forum, said. Norman and Norma Burmah recently cel- LFF honors Louisiana’s lon- 83RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. ebrated their 83rd wedding anniversary, making them the longest known mar- gest known married couple an- ried couple in the United States. The couple were first recognized in 2012 by nually during National Marriage the Louisiana Family Forum as being the longest married couple in Louisiana, Week USA, Feb. 7-14. but after more research, it was discovered that they are also the longest known This year, however, through married couple in the United States. At 103 and 100, Norman and Norma, additional research, it was deter- live independently in their home in Marksville, where they attend Holy Ghost mined that the Burmah’s were Catholic Church. not only the longest married couple in Louisiana, but the lon- PAGE 12 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014

OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL PRESENTS DIS- NEY’S JUNGLE BOOK. More than 85 students in grades K-6 from OLPS school participated in Disney’s Jungle Book Jan. 17-19 at the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center. In conjunction with the City Park Players, the production was directed by Tina Smith and Catherine Pears. Pictured are: TOP left: (Shanti), (Mowgli), (Baloo), and (Bagheera) TOP right: (Baloo) and (Shere Khan) MIDDLE right: Bees: and MIDDLE left: (King Louie) BOTTOM: The entire case of The Jungle Book. FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 13

SACRED HEART (Moreauville) SPELLING BEE WINNERS. First round winners of the annual Spell- ing Bee held at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville on Friday Jan. 31 for students in Pre-K- 8 are (front row)

and . Back row:

, and .The over- all winner of the competition was 8th grader, , son of Mrs. Stacy Moak of Moreauville. Congrat- ulations, !

SAINT ANTHONY YOUTH COUNCIL - Pictured here are the new members of ST. FRANCIS CABRINI AMERICAN the Saint Anthony Youth Council at Saint Anthony of Padua Church in Bunkie. DAY PARADE. Students gathered in These student representatives were selected by their high school classmates the gym Feb. 10 for the annual Ameri- to assist in coordinating high school youth events in their parish. The first ma- can Day parade. jor project completed under their leadership was the preparation and delivery of more than 40 boxes of food for the needy during the Christmas school vaca- ST. ANTHONY 8th grade cheerlead- tion. The Youth Council is presently making plans for sponsoring attendance ers and basketball players were hon- for Saint Anthony youth at an up-coming S.A.L.T retreat and coordinating at- ored at their last basketball game at tendance at the New Steubenville Conference 2014 in Alexandria. Council SAS. Pictured below is members are (left to right)

and . Also pictured is Father Scott Chemino.

and . 8th grade boys (at left) are and .

SACRED HEART (Moreauville) RELIGION FAIR WINNERS were announced Feb. 3, which concluded Catholic School Week. 1st Place and Overall Winner was presented to , son of Chad and Tammy Guillory of Cot- tonport. His project was titled “John The Apostle”. Winners are PKA – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd . PKB – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd . KA – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd . KB – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd . 1A – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd . 1B – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd . 2A – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd 2B – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd 3A – 1st , 2nd , 3rd 3B – 1st , 2nd , and 3rd 4A – 1st , 2nd , 3rd 4B – 1st , 2nd (tie), 3rd

5A – 1st , 2nd , 3rd r (tie), and Honorable Mention 5B – 1st , 2nd , 3rd , Honorable Mention 6th – 1st , 2nd , 3rd , Honorable Mention, (tie) 7th – 1st & Overall , 2nd , 3rd 8th – 1st , 2nd , 3rd, PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014 Louisiana Scholarship program District winners selected for Student of the Year open to low-income students Congratulations to the adua Do you have a child in Kin- winners of the 2014 Students School; , Al- dergarten - 6th grade currently Do you qualify for the Louisiana of the Year Contest, sponsored e try Day School; enrolled in a public school that is by the Diocese of Alexandria. rated C, D, or F? Do you wish Scholarship Program? First place winners in each S you could send your child to a age category are y’s School; Y N Is your child in K-6th grade? Catholic School, but you cannot from St. Mary’s As- , Old B afford the tuition? sumption School in Cottonport, C y; and Y N Is your child currently enrolled If you said “yes” to both of 5th grade winner; , Our Lady in a school rated C, D, or F? these questions, you may be eli- , Alexandria Country Day of Prompt Succor. gible to apply for the Louisiana School, 8th grade winner; and (If yes to BOTH Scholarship Program. , Holy 8th Grade of these questions, continue.) The Louisiana Scholarship Savior Menard High School, Catholic Schools. “It is amazing , St. Program offers financial resourc- 12th grader winner. to see the outstanding accom- Mary’s School; Y N Do you have a Louisiana es to families who wish to send All first place winners will plishments of these students at , St. Joseph School; Purchase card? their child to the school of their compete the state competition such a young age. Each of them St. Mary’s choice. to be held in March in Baton are fine examples of the quality of Assumption; Y N Do you currently receive SNAP The Louisiana Scholarship Rouge. students at our Catholic and local , Family Commu- benefits? Program is an excellent opportu- One student of the year is private schools.” nity Christian School; nity for families to enjoy the ben- selected from each school to A reception for the 2014 Dis- , Sacred Heart Y N Do you currently receive Social efits of a Catholic education with- compete in the district compe- trict winners and their families School; St. Security benefits? out the burden of the additional tition. The students submit a will be held in late February at Anthony of Padua School; cost of tuition. portfolio of their academic re- the St. Joseph Catholic Center in Alexandria (If yes to AT LEAST ONE The scholarship program cords; academic, athletic, and Alexandria. Country Day School; and of these questions, you qualify!) pays the cost of basically every- leadership accomplishments, Students selected as Students , Holy Savior thing -- including registration and a written essay about of the Year to represent their Menard Junior High School. fees, tuition, and other fees -- but themselves, their family, and/ school in the district competition does not include the cost of uni- ship application process immedi- or their interests. A group of are: 12th Grade forms or lunch (free or reduced ately and to also pre-register at the local judges from all walks of , lunches are available to those school of their choice as soon as life, review the portfolios and 5th Grade St. Mar ’ c o l who qualify.) possible. Not all Catholic schools rate the student in each area. , St. Joseph Grace Christi n Last year --- students partici- are participating in the program. “All the students who sub- Scho , , Holy a i r pated in the scholarship program. Scholarship applications are mitted portfolios were excep- St. Mary M n rd e t al High School; Free public transportation (public available online at www.louisian- tional students,” said Thomas , Family Com and , St. school buses) is also available for abelieves.com/schools/louisiana- Roque, superintendent of School; Joseph c ol pick-up in most areas. scholarship-program. Registration at most of the Catholic schools in the diocese is currently underway. Parents who think they may qualify, are encouraged to begin the scholar- FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 15 Assisting in ‘Finding Big Foot’ Animal Planet seeks help of Menard drumline to lure Big Foot

By Jeannie Petrus All of the instruments are CT editor used or borrowed and the group gets no financial support from the It was dark and eerily quiet school or any other source. one cold night in mid-January, in “We just pick up the instru- the woods where Animal Planet ments at our own expense or directors were filming a program wherever we can get one,” said on the elusive legendary half , owner of one of man-half beast, Big Foot. the two quads (set of four drums But this time, in hopes of linked together). catching it all on film, the direc- Other instruments in the tors brought the “big guns” to group include base drums, snare lure Big Foot out of the woods, drums, toms, and one washboard. -- the Menard Eagle Core Min- , who wears a utemen. zydeco washboard over his chest, At the director’s signal, the plays the instrument with spoons. 12-member group of the Menard There are no music sheets Eagle Core Minutemen (a.k.a. the and no conductor, just impromptu drumline) began playing a drum “creative energy,” according to medley for the film crew of Ani- .“We have a repertoire mal Planet, in hopes that the beat of about 10 songs that we play, of the drums would lure Big Foot but we each add our own creative out of the woods. twist to each song using the in- “It was fun,” said senior strument we play,” he said. , one of the leaders Add to that “creative twist” of the group and the only sym- some choreographed moves bol player. “We did the filming sometimes involving moving at Kisatchie National Forest and around ladders and buckets and you have a highly-charged, fasci- then we all went out to eat with MEMBERS OF THE MENARD EAGLE CORE MINUTEMEN. Playing at Menard pep rallies and football games, the nating-to-watch performance. the film crew.” Eagle Core Minutemen are a group of talented drummers who like to make music any way they can. The group was Members of the group are According to the drumline’s recently asked by Animal Planet to play their drums for the TV show “Finding BigFoot” as special sound effects to “lure” adviser Sandy Oestriecher, the the legendary creature out of the woods. Pictured are (on floor) , and . group was selected to perform Back row: for Animal Planet through some Hollywood connections of Steve McCloud. The air date for the program is TBA. “spirit boost” at pep rallies and In 2012, the group won 1st al competition at Mobile, AL in Playing for Big Foot was a football games, the group has place in the Beta Club District July, 2013. . first for this highly creative and grown to 12 members who have Group Talent Contest. In 2013, “I am amazed at the talent (The Drumline graciously talented group of seniors and ju- been performing at Steubenville the same group advanced to the of this group of guys,” said Oes- accepts any new or used percus- niors (and one sophomore). South and the Susan G. Komen state competition in Lafayette, triecher. Under the title “Band,” sion instruments. For more in- Organized by a group of race, and winning state and na- where they won 1st place; and the group is allowed to practice formation, contact Oestriecher at seniors in 2009 as an improptu tional awards. won 1st place again at the nation- daily as a class during 4th hour. soestriecher@holysaviormenard. org.

TWO MENARD ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS OF INTENT ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY. a 6’-6” 290 lb. offensive tackle for the Men- ard Eagles signed a letter of intent Feb. 5 (National Signing Day) to play football for Tulane University, while Menard’s kicker signed a let- ter of intent to Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. During a crowded press conference at Menard with family friends and fellow teammates present, the two players signed letters of intent while the local media took pictures. Coach Freddie Hallman said he knew the work that these two young men had put into training and that he was proud that their hard work had paid off for them. Less than 1% of all athletes are recruited by colleges and universities to play football for their team. PAGE 16 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014 Atlanta Catholic schools assist those stranded by ice, snow

By Andrew Nelson together to form makeshift beds, Catholic News Service West said. They cobbled together breakfast from items in break ATLANTA (CNS) -- Atlan- rooms like frozen meals and cans ta's freezing temperatures, rare of soup. snowstorm and 20-hour com- "I had a sense to stay and mutes were almost a memory now you understand why. ... Jan. 31 as temperatures were on Maybe someone would have been the rise and the last of 2,000 cars hurt if I couldn't help them here," left stranded by the side of high- he said. "I am happy to go with ways were being rescued. God's flow when I can. It's not us. But in the midst of the Jan. It's God's grace." 28 storm that paralyzed the city, The Catholic community also more than 80 students were shel- opened its doors to stranded driv- tered overnight in Archdiocese of ers. Atlanta schools when snow and At St. Anthony of Padua ice turned area roads into grid- Church, Atlanta, the parish listed locked parking lots as students itself on a community crisis map were being dismissed. as a refuge from the storm. The Diane Starkovich, superin- morning of Jan. 29, a couple visit- tendent of Catholic schools, said ing from Texas took the parish up teachers and administrators made Man salts road to help motorists gain passage down ice-coated street in Georgia. Mark on its offer of hot showers and a the safety of the students their Hacker helps salt a road with a spreader to help motorists gain passage down an ice-coated street in Smyrna, Ga., Jan. place to nap. priority. 29. Interstates and local roads were gridlocked starting in the early afternoon Jan. 28, after a storm dropped several The church's posting on the "The principals implement- inches of s now, and schools and businesses closed early. (CNS photo/Michael Alexander, Georgia Bulletin) SnowedOutAtlanta Facebook ed early dismissal procedures, page caught the eye of their stayed till the last child was daughter. picked up (if possible) and are out the evening for shelter. One Five stranded people found he "went knocking on car win- "They just physically could doing what they do best -- tak- was a pregnant teacher who left shelter overnight at the archdioc- dows and telling them there is a not get out of the southwest down- ing charge and keeping everyone at 2 p.m. Police returned her to esan chancery in Smyrna, pulled warm place (to stay overnight) if town area due to the road and traf- safe," she said via email Jan. 29. the school at midnight when she into the warmth of the building by you want to join me." fic conditions," said the couple's Interstates and local roads couldn't get home. The last arrival a staff member who was helping "We have a whole building son-in-law, Lee Whiteside, who were gridlocked starting in the at the door was a parent at 12:45 drivers on a nearby highway. here that was heated. I would ap- lives on Saint Simon's Island. early afternoon Jan. 28, after a a.m. Daniel West, one of four preciate it if someone did that for "We had many prayers going storm dropped several inches of The school was prepared for archdiocesan employees unable me," said West, who is associate up for them and are very thank- snow, and schools and businesses the overnight guests. The caf- to leave work in time as condi- director of marriage, family and ful they are safe and have shelter closed early. As the night went eteria is a full-service kitchen and tions deteriorated, said after lis- pastoral care in the Office of For- for the time being. ... Y'all are the on, road conditions turned to ice, there was a food delivery earlier tening to the sound of cars spin- mation and Discipleship. hands and feet of Jesus, living stranding even more drivers. in the week. Bedding came from ning out on the major county road The guests slept in the lobby out his words on the ground," he Several schools stayed open. sheets used in the sixth-grade for hours, he decided to see if he area on benches and chairs, and added. The biggest overnight crowd was Greek festival. Kids entertained could help people out. the stranded staff members pulled at St. Jude the Apostle School, themselves in the gym, played He joined others trying to where three dozen youngsters games, watched some movies, push cars up a hill one at a time, stayed, the superintendent said. and ran around the hallways. using cat litter from a Target store Parents were naturally con- "It was fun. We were warm, for traction. cerned, but students seemed to dry and fed. We had a lot to be "It took 10 to 15 minutes try- take the challenge in stride, Star- grateful for, and others were not ing to get one car through. It was kovich said. as fortunate," Patty Childs, St. a tough, difficult situation, trying "Movies, popcorn, sleeping Jude principal, told The Georgia to encourage everyone, if we help mats, blankets, gyms, basketball Bulletin, newspaper of the Atlanta (each other), we can get through -- kids can make their own fun Archdiocese. this faster," he said. and they did," she said. The staff responded to the After midnight, "some peo- People who left the school crisis "with grace and a spirit of ple were hunkering down for the hours earlier reappeared through- cooperation," she said. night" in their cars, he said, and

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Jan. 24 and Jan. 28-30 were happy Snow Days for students and parents in Central Louisiana, as 3-5 inches blanketed the ground. For those of us who don’t see much snow, it was great day for sledding, building snow- men and throwing snowballs. Al- though school didn’t close on Feb. 5, students at school also experienced a light snow for a few hours.

LEFT top and bottom: St. Francis Cabrini students enjoy the light snow- fall on Feb. 5.

RIGHT top. Brenda Coco and her daughter , from Sacred Heart School, build a snowman.

MIDDLE: Menard students gathered at Compton Park for a fun day of sled- ding down the hill.

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LEFT: Menard students enjoy the light snow during morning break at school.

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By Jeannie Petrus and marchers. CNS reports “We only had a few hundred stop by, much fewer than last Despite single-digit tem- year,” she said. Though she had peratures, thousands descended met visitors from as far as Canada on Washington Jan. 22 to declare and Minnesota, many expected their opposition to abortion. groups had had their flights can- Most of the red noses and celed because of the bad weather. chapped lips belonged to faces According to a 2013 Gallup under 25. poll, millennials are the group “We are the pro-life genera- most likely to believe that abor- tion,” read signs carried by the tion should be outlawed in all marchers. circumstances, and a majority Among the hundreds of thou- believed in placing restrictions on sands marchers was a small group abortion. of seven from Pineville -- five Out of the 56 million abor- students from Louisiana College tions since 1973, the millennial and their two campus ministers; generation has suffered the great- and 10 buses of students from est losses. The number of annual New Orleans. abortions reached their peak of Lynn Ray, coordinator of 1.6 million in 1990. campus ministries for the dio- Signs at the march read: “1/3 cese, joined Chris Riche, volun- of our generation has been killed teer campus minister at Louisiana by abortion.” College, and five students who The desire for compassion- are members of the LC Catholic ate understanding was reflected Student Organization --the Jacobs Society. PRO-LIFE GENERATION FROM LOUISIANA COLLEGE. Five members of Louisiana College’s Jacobs Society trav- “We left Sunday, Jan. 19 eled to Washington D.C. to participate in the National March for Life. Pictured are (from left) Lynn Ray, coordinator of MARCHING FOR LIFE. Kim Nijoka for the 1,200-mile trip by van campus ministries for the diocese; Dalton Mitchell, Jacob Hardy, Kim Nijoka (partially hidden), Chris Riche, volunteer and Dalton Mitchell from La College’s to Washington, D.C.,” said Ray. campus minister at Louisiana College; Nicole Beck, and Jennifer Dykes. Jacobs Society march in the National When we arrived, it had not start- March for Life in Washington, D.C. ed snowing, -- it was just very cold.” young people there were at the seph’s Seminary came with 10 Soon after the group arrived, March despite the cold weather. buses of students from New Or- weather predictions called for 10- The best part about being there leans. 12 inches of snow on the day of was knowing that we were sup- “The snow helped unite us, the march. porting the rights of the unborn. all huddled together,” Redman “We were a little worried “The March for Life was an said. about the approaching snow amazing opportunity that I am “It’s a great chance to pray storm, and at the same time ex- so glad I got to experience,” said with people!” Gutierrez added. cited that we would be seeing Jennifer Dykes, another LC stu- “Then you aren’t distracted by snow,” said Ray. “We just didn’t dent. “Even with the sub-arctic cold toes or frozen ears.” think it would be this cold.” weather, I would do it again in a Logistics may have been On the day of the march, heartbeat. It was truly an honor part of the reason that March for however, the group dressed as and a blessing to represent Loui- Life attendees were especially warmly as they could and joined siana College and I look forward young this year. the other young people on the to doing it again next year.” Kelly Hanlon is the office streets. The participants’ energy Andrew Redman, 25, from manager of St. Joseph’s on Capi- was not dimmed by frigid condi- Notre Dame Seminary and An- tol Hill, a parish that offers hot tions upon arrival. drew Gutierrez, 20, from St. Jo- chocolate and snacks to shivering “The experience was great even as cold as it was,” said Kim Nijoka, one of the LC students. “This was my first time attend- ing the March for Life in D.C, and I was amazed with how many P.O. Box 5624 Alexandria, LA 71307

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARTICIPATE IN BR LIFE MARCH. Knights of Columbus Rouge Jan. 18, where they joined approximately 3,500 other marchers in the 1-mile trek to the Louisiana John Paul II Council #14657 from Sacred Heart Church in Pineville and Council #8029 from State Capitol. Michael Van Dyke, church director of the Sacred Heart council said “It was a very moving Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria participated in the 5th annual Pro-Life and holy day for all of us!” Pictured above is District Deputy Donald Hebert Sr. and Third Degree Knight March in Baton Rouge. Two charter buses with more than 70 participants traveled to Baton Robert Milner and other participants from the Alexandria-Pineville area who rode on the KC-chartered bus. in this year’s theme for the March for Life: “Adoption: A Noble De- cision.” Few marchers carried posters depicting graphic abor- tions, and many simply asked mothers to choose life. Though full of hope for a cul- ture of life, Generation Y activists face challenges on the issue un- imagined in years past. No longer limited to the abortion clinic, emergency con- traceptives that can act as abor- tifacients are used in homes and dorm rooms. Dr. Donna Harrison, execu- tive director of the American As- sociation of Pro-Life Obstetri- cians and Gynecologists, asked marchers to engage their peers on BRAVING THE BITTER COLD. Jacob Hardy, a La College student in the pro-life issues. Catholic student organization, the Jacobs Society, marches in the national “It is up to you to talk to your March for Life in Washington, D.C., despite the bitter cold temperatures. roommates and friends about what these drugs actually do.” WAITING FOR THE BUS. Lynn Ray, coordinator of campus ministry, and the It looks like Generation Y is LC student group, wait for the the bus in Washington to do a little sightseeing up for the challenge. before the March for Life Jan. 22.

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By Ana Rodriguez-Soto ing was great. For three months, ing priests and religious, reading Catholic News Service he stopped going to Mass. books by liturgists and theolo- But inside, he felt something gians. He learned that “there is MIAMI (CNS) -- Want to Mass was missing. One night, he had a a historical meaning for every learn more about the Mass? As dream. prayer, every gesture, everything the ad says, there’s an “app” for Explained “I’ve never had a dream like that we do at Mass. Understand- that. And what an app! this before or after. I’m not cra- ing that makes the Mass come Called “Mass Explained,” it $24.99 zy,” Gonzalez said. “The dream alive.” was created by a local Catholic, Released: Jan. 5, 2014 said, ‘The reason you’re not com- The research has taken up Dan Gonzalez, who made it com- Size: 299 MB fortable is because I’m not there most of his spare time -- and mon- pletely interactive, with pictures, Ratings: 4.6 (out of 5) in the flesh.’” ey -- for the past two decades. sounds and links to the Catechism Spooked, he shared his ex- He originally envisioned a of the Catholic Church, church Download it at: perience with a Franciscan priest 23-chapter book, with volume 1 documents and much more. iTunes App Store at nearby Brown University -- -- on the first part of the Mass, the Want to hear the Jewish or where he used to attend Mass. Liturgy of the Word -- taking up blessing that precedes the break- www.massexplained.com The priest told him about the real 400 pages. But self-publishing a ing of bread, a blessing that finds presence of Jesus in the Eucha- tome that big proved “outrageous- echoes in the first prayer said by rist. ly expensive.” the priest during the Liturgy of “We really believe this?” When the iPad came along, the Eucharist? Touch the link on Our Lady of the Lakes in Mi- Immersed in snow and cul- Gonzalez asked him. “I’d never he thought, “This is the perfect the app. Or spin a 3-D image of ami Lakes and a graphic artist by ture shock, he became friends heard that before. At that point, I way that I can re-purpose the con- a sixth-century Byzantine cross. training, has devoted the past 20 with a fellow student who was not said I need to learn as much as I tent of the book,” not to mention Or listen to the Kyrie (Lord have years of his life to this “deeply Catholic. Gonzalez was a cradle can about this Mass.” add videos and music and other mercy) as set to music by Bach personal” project, which grew out Catholic who had attended pub- He started in 1993, consult- links. and Haydn. Or zoom to explore a of his own ignorance and quest lic schools and received religious detail in Caravaggio’s “The Sup- for answers about the Mass. education at his parish -- but not per at Emmaus.” “If people would understand much more. At the end of last year, “Mass the Mass, they wouldn’t leave the “I had never been involved Explained” became the first app church,” he said matter-of-factly. with my faith at all. I went to to receive an imprimatur -- seal “Once you understand the Mass church because my mother want- that it is free from doctrinal er- it’s like St. Peter said, ‘To whom ed me to,” he recalled in an inter- ror -- from Miami Archbishop should we go?’ You can’t go any- view with the Florida Catholic, Thomas G. Wenski, as well as an where else.” newspaper of the Miami Archdio- OK from the U.S. bishops’ Com- It was Gonzalez’s own ex- cese. mittee on Divine Worship. perience in college that triggered His friend, on the other hand, It is now selling on the App his quest for answers. A Miami knew everything about the Bible. Store for download to any iPad native who had never seen snow, He could quote chapter and verse running IOS v6 or higher. There he found himself completing his and “what he was saying was very is a website for the app, where bachelor’s degree in graphic de- interesting to me.” a video can be viewed to learn sign at the Rhode Island School Gonzalez began attending a all of its features: www.massex- of Design, after graduating from nondenominational Bible study, plainedapp.com. Miami’s New World School of then Sunday services, with his Gonzalez, a parishioner at the Arts. friend. He recalls that the preach-

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Seed taters are in! FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 21 Son of God -- in theatres Feb. 28 -- focuses on life of Jesus By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service MOVIE (CNS) -- The upcoming mov- ie Son of God should be seen as “a love story,” according to two REVIEW of its executive producers, the husband-and-wife team of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. last 20 years; Jerusalem’s temple “This really is a love story -- leaders, embodied by Caiaphas, the greatest love story ever told,” being aware of Pilate’s threat to Downey said. shut down the temple, even at The couple brought the 10- Passover, if Jewish unrest is not hour miniseries The Bible to tele- tamped down; and the arrival vision last year, garnering sizable into the holy city of a Nazarene ratings on the History cable chan- miracle-worker whose reputation nel. precedes him. Burnett added his Among those 10 hours was hope that Son of God audiences the story of Jesus. But Burnett and “could actually see themselves as Downey decided even before the the disciples” in this stew of po- miniseries was televised that they litical intrigue. would make a separate movie fo- One of Downey’s favor- cusing on Jesus. Son of God. Producer Mark Burnett, actors Darwin Shaw and Diogo Morgado are seen on the set of the movie ite moments in the movie came “When we were in Morocco “Son of God.” The upcoming movie should be seen as “a love story,” according to two of its executive producers, the from something that wasn’t even filming,” Downey said, “I said to husband-and-wife team of Burnett and Roma Dow ney. (CNS photo/Fox) in the script. In a scene presaging Mark, ‘We should have been mak- Jesus’ feeding of the 5,000, Jesus ing a film here.’” Downey, - per and the Apostles are in a boat haps best known for her starring aters nationwide Feb. 28. It tells be inappropriate for children un- Donald W. Wuerl of Washington near the coastline. Children run- role for nine seasons on “Touched the story of Jesus through the der 13. and Archbishop Jose H. Gomez ning along the shore wave to Je- by an Angel,” plays Mary, mother eyes of St. John -- the only apos- Downey did not dwell on the of Los Angeles. High-profile sus, and Jesus (Diogo Morgado) of the adult Jesus. tle who did not meet a martyr’s violent aspect of the movie, but Protestant leaders endorsing the waves back and smiles. Burnett, whose TV successes fate -- on the isle of Patmos. in comparing the two films noted film include Bishop T.D. Jakes “That wasn’t Jesus waving,” have been primarily in reality pro- The film portrays the same Mel Gibson’s film presupposes and the Rev. Rick Warren. “Car- Downey said. “That was Diogo gramming (Survivor, Shark Tank, kind of brutality seen in The the viewer knows the story of Je- dinal Wuerl has been so much of waving.” “We got so much feed- The Voice, The Apprentice) con- Passion of the Christ a decade sus, as it begins with Holy Thurs- a help to us,” she added. back (after the miniseries) from curred, but noted, “It wasn’t shot ago, although it’s concealed or day. Son of God, though, begins Burnett said the Anti-Def- people saying they like what Di- any differently” for multiplexes suggested, as it had been in the with Jesus’ birth, and through the amation League had also given ogo brought to the role.” than The Bible had been for TV. miniseries. Son of God is rated signs and wonders he performs its own stamp of approval, based The success of The Bible also “We use different camera angles. PG-13 by the Motion Picture As- in the first hour of the movie, she in large part on the depiction produced another spinoff: “A.D,” We shoot so much film of every sociation of America for “intense said, “you get a chance to fall in of events that lead up to Jesus’ a 12-hour miniseries to be shown scene it’s easy to make alternate and bloody depiction of the Cru- love with him all over again.” death: Pontius Pilate having been on NBC, taking the story of the choices.” cifixion, and for some sequences Two Catholic prelates have the fourth Roman governor of a Apostles and the early Christians Son of God premieres in the- of violence.” Some material may endorsed Son of God: Cardinal politically restive Judea in the to the small screen. PAGE 22 CHURCH TODAY FEBRUARY 17, 2014

S.A.L.T. Retreats The last S.A.L.T. (Servants Actively Leading Teens) Retreat for Spring 2014 will be held March 8-9 at Mary- DIOCESAN hill Renewal Center, in Pineville for students in grades 9-12. The cost is $87 per student. Please include payment BRIEFS (check to Sacred Heart Church) with your application. Forms are available online at http://www.diocesealex. org/sites/default/files/docs/salt_registration_form_0.pdf, or call Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Pineville at 318- St. Mary’s (Cottonport) Spring Fair 445-2497. Join St. Mary’s Assumption School in Cottonport in celebrating Spring Fair 2014 on Saturday, March 15 start- Day of Renewal in the Spirit ing at 10 a.m. Events include a 5K run at 7:30 a.m., food The Diocesan Service Committee and the Cenla and game booths, a silent and live auction, bingo, and a Chapter of Magnificat will host “A Day of Renewal in the music concert at 7 p.m. featuring the 80s rock band “Delta Spirit” on Saturday, Feb. 22, at St. Anthony’s church hall Badhand.” Don’t miss it! in Natchitoches. Speakers will be Fr. Ron Mathews, Aggie Neck, Mary Wilson, and Diane Ardoin. This event begins Crossroads Young Adult Conference at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. with a Vigil Mass at St. The annual Crossroads Young Adult Conference will Anthony Church. Registration fee is $20, which includes be held March 28-30 at Maryhill Renewal Center for KC COUNCIL 12103 (ST. MARTIN CHURCH, Lecompte) continental breakfast and lunch. For more information young people ages 18-40. The Ministry Team includes braved the cold in December to put up this banner along US call Diane Ardoin @ 318-419-1547 or Mary Wilson @ Bishop Ronald Herzog and Fr. Marc Noel, Liturgy; Juli- Hwy 71 South to show their support for the troops. Pictured are 318-359-7735. Registration ends Feb. 17. Come and be anne Stanz, director of New Evangelization from the Dio- John Dunn, Colby Basco, Mark Basco, Randy Basco, Richard refreshed! No matter where you are in your walk with the cese of Green Bay, Wisc., keynote speaker; Paul Hood, Basco, Steve Basco, Brian Johnson, Brian Kelly, and Bobby Lord, come and be renewed! host; Kelly Pease Lombardi, worship leader; and Fr. Keith Thiels. Ishmael, Holly Carbo, and Mandi Chapman, conducting Beginning Experience workshops. Cost is $55 per person up to March 1; $65 after March 1. For more information, go to www.dioce- Widowed, separated or divorced? Don’t know where Trap Fishing Lures; Browning coat; ThermaCell Mos- sealex.org/crossroadsconference, or email lnoel@dioce- to turn? Struggling with grief or loss? Beginning Experi- quito Repellent Outdoor Lantern; Primos Hunting DPS sealex.org, or call 318-445-6424, ext 207. ence, to be held March 21-23 at Maryhill Retreat Center, Camera; Haydel’s Deer Grunt; Scent Killer; Buck Bomb. helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the dark- As you can see, the items in this “basket” are valued ness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and move St. Mary’s 5K Challenge at over $1,500. So, for any of you who hunt or fish or into the future with renewed hope. Cost is $185, which St. Mary’s Residential Training School will host its just enjoy the outdoors (or know someone who does), this includes two nights’ lodging and meals. For more info, 8th Annual 5K Challenge on March 29 in downtown Al- could be an awesome buy for $5! The drawing will be call Anna at (318) 452-2678. exandria. Race Time begins at 8:30 a.m. Register online at held March 29 during the 5K Challenge. https://www.facebook.com/St.Marys5KChallenge. Cost To purchase a ticket, contact Rhonda Burnaman at Rite of Election is $30 for individuals (pre-register) or $32 on day of race; (318) 445-6443 ext 2102 or e-mail at Rhonda.Burna- The Rite of Election will be held March 9 at 2:30 p.m. and $25 for a team (pre-register) or $27 on day of race. [email protected]. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral with Bishop Ronald Her- If you are unable to attend, your monetary dona- tion would make a profound difference by continuing the zog presiding. There is no Mass for the Rite of Election, Edictal Citation passion of St. Mary’s where we “meet severe challenges but a time to celebrate as the Church makes its “election” Since the whereabouts of the respondent in this case, with profound love.” If you would like to make more of a of catechumens to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Shawn Barton, are not known. . .I hereby cite him through personal impact, we encourage you to sponsor one of our Easter. A reception will follow in Xavier Hall. this medium to appear in person or through his Procurator residents as they embark this challenge. For $200, they at the Diocesan Tribunal in Alexandria to clarify certain will wear not only a smile but also a sign in your honor. issues regarding his marriage to Shantella Barton (nee VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Winners Make your gift online or mail gifts to: St. Mary’s Residen- Lewis). Local winners of the VFW-sponsored Patriot’s Pen tial Training School; Attn: St. Mary’s 5K Challenge; P.O. Anyone with any knowledge of the whereabuts of Essay Contest are Anna C. Polk, 1st; Emma K. Armstrong, Drawer 7768; Alexandria, LA 71306 2nd; Anne C. Standley, 3rd, all from Menard. Anthony Mr. Barton, or having other relevant information, is asked Ruiz, 1st; Corian Leshary Sampson, 2nd; and Leanne to inform this Tribunal as soon as possible. Jonae Baker, 3rd, all from Cabrini. Raeanna Turner, 1st; St. Mary’s Sportsman’s Basket Raffle Given at the Diocesan Tribunal in Alexandria, Loui- Allison L. Lewis, 2nd; and Ashley A. Constance, 3rd, all St. Mary’s Residential Training Facility will spon- siana on February 6, 2014. from Tioga. Jackson Kervin, 1st; Emily Coburn, 2nd; and sor a raffle to win a Sportsman’s Basket valued at $1,500. Signed, Kaitlyn Gallagher, 3rd, all from Prompt Succor. VFW Post Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20). Very Rev. Bruce Miller J.C.L 1736 winners are Anna Polk, 1st; Anthony Ruiz, 2nd; and The prize includes Bayou Rapides fiberglass “Crit- Judicial Vicar Raeann Turner, 3rd. District 10 winners are Anna Polk, ter Getters” 14 foot Pirogue ($650 value); Henry “Golden and 1st; and Alan Lemons, 2nd. The contest was open to all Boy” H004 22 long rifle ($550 value); 45 quart Yeti cooler Mrs. Patricia N. Thomas Central Louisiana students in grades 6-8. ($300 value); Custom Fishing Rod by Pat Dion; Rat-L- Ecclesiastical Notary VIRTUS • Feb. 18 (Tuesday) -- St. Joseph Catholic Center, 6 p.m. To pre-register, go to virtus. org, and click on Registration (on left side of screen) For more information, call 318-445-6424 x 213. FEBRUARY 17, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 23 February - March

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