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2B The Catholic Commentator 2016 November 25, 2016 spiritual events in the Diocese of Baton Rouge

by our Dominican Friars; a simple meal, Daigle will be available after 6 p.m. Mass November 28 – provided by different parish ministries, Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 December 1 December 23 will be shared in the gathering area of Advent Parish Penance Service Holy Family Church Weekdays of Advent – Morning the church following vespers. Advent Adoration and Evening Trisha Labbé 985-345-3360, ext. 28 369 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen Liturgy Prayer 6:30 p.m. until last person receives the of the Hours St. Jean Vianney Church sacrament of reconciliation Holy Ghost Church Lighting 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge Church office 225-383-1838 Daily Mass Chapel Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 600 North Oak St., Hammond University (formerly OLOL College) Father Tom Ranizo and the choir will 7:30 to 7:50 a.m. Administration Bldg. – Reflection/Ora- lead the congregation in a music filled December 5 Every Monday – Friday: Morning Lit- tory Room evening prayer in the presence of the Advent Penance Service urgy of the Hours following daily Mass. 5414 Brittany Dr., Baton Rouge Blessed Sacrament. St. Stephen the Martyr Church Booklets and assistance are provided. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Karen Ullo 225-246-8349 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas Trisha Labbe 985-345-3360, ext. 28 or Tammy Vidrine 225-768-1773 6:00 p.m. [email protected] Church office 225-698-3110 Monday Nights of November 30, November 28, Advent Reconciliation December 7, 14, 21 December 5 – 6 St. Jean Vianney Church Advent Awakenings: Trust the Lord, Annual Advent Revival December 5, 12, 19 16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge by Small Christian Communities St. Augustine Chapel, mission of St. Ben- Advent Vespers 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Holy Ghost Church edict the Moor by the Dominican Friars Church office 225-753-7650 Homes of AJ & Shirley Collura and 174 LA Hwy. 1003, Klotzville Holy Ghost Catholic Church Fred & Dollie Piazza 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Revivalist Father Daniel Green from the Daily Mass Chapel November 29 Collura: 13120 Wardline Rd., Hammond; 600 North Oak St., Hammond Piazza: 13470 Old Genessee Rd., Tickfaw Archdiocese of New Orleans will present 5:50 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy; 6 p.m. “The Light Is On For You” 6:30 p.m. “Revive, Restore, Renew” (Joel 2: 25-27) Vespers; 6:30 p.m. Soup Supper St. John the Evangelist Church All are invited to join one of our small faith Jerry Williams 985-513-2528 The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be recit- 57805 Main St., Plaquemine groups during Advent. Contact the church SEE SPIRITUAL PAGE 3B ed, followed by vespers, which will be led 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. office to sign up for one of the groups. Sacrament of reconciliation. Father Greg Lea Smith 985-345-3360, ext. 21 Bless her Christmas and yours, too! Sponsor a family today. It's easy. Visit CatholicCharitiesBR.org or call 225-336-8700. November 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS 2016 The Catholic Commentator 3B 7 SPIRITUAL  December 12 January 1 From page 2B Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass December 6 Holy Ghost Catholic Church St. Thomas Chapel 600 North Oak St., Hammond 32191 Hwy. 22, Springfield Advent Penance Service 6:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church All are invited to celebrate with us the Feast of Our Mary E. Hebert 225-567-3573 32615 Bowie St., White Castle Lady of Guadalupe. Light refreshments will be pro- 7:00 p.m. vided in the gathering area following the Mass. Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532 Father Robert Merced OP 985-345-3360

December 7 December 13 Communal Penance Service Coffee and Prayer Most Blessed Sacrament Church Holy Family Church 15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 7:00 p.m. 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Several priests will be available to hear Advent: Waiting For The Christ Child confessions after a short prayer service. Jennifer LeJeune 225-336-4463 or Kathy Duplessis 225-752-6230 [email protected]

Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 14 Vigil Mass Communal Penance Service/ St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church Light Is On For You 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., I-12 at Albany Exit St. Patrick Church 6:00 p.m. 12424 Brogdon Ln., Baton Rouge Mary E. Hebert 225-567-3573 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Church office 225-753-5750 December 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass Advent Penance Service St. John School/St. John the Evangelist Church Holy Ghost Catholic Church PARTY TRAYS AVAILABLE! 58645 St. Clement Ave., Plaquemine (St. Clement 600 North Oak St., Hammond Chapel-St. John School Campus) 6:00 p.m. 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Lea Smith 985-345-3360, ext. 21 HEADS & TAILS Lisa Morel 225-687-6616 or SEAFOOD [email protected] December 15 Advent Reconciliation Service 225-767-2525 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass St. Mark Church Holy Ghost Catholic Church 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 2070 Silverside Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 600 North Oak St., Hammond 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 6:00 p.m. Multiple area priests will be available for Lea Smith 985-345-3360, ext. 21 confession. Robin Richardson 225-647-8461 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass St. Thomas Chapel Reconciliation Service 32191 Hwy. 22, Springfield St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church 8:00 a.m. 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., I-12 at Albany Exit Mary E. Hebert 225-567-3573 6:00 p.m. Mary E. Hebert 225-567-3573 December 11 Remembering Our Children December 31 Candlelight Service New Year’s Eve Mass St. Alphonsus Church Corner of Fourth and Main St., Baton Rouge 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd., Greenwell Springs 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Champagne and gumbo in the parish hall And the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, We will celebrate the life, love and light of our following Mass behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall children who have gone much too soon. be to all people. For unto you is born this day in Church office 225-261-4650 Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the New Year’s Eve Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall December 11 – 13 St. John the Evangelist Church find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Parish Mission 58645 St. Clement Ave., Plaquemine Lying in a manger.” – St. Luke 10-12 St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church 4:00 p.m. 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., I-12 at Albany Exit 7:00 p.m.: Dec. 11; 6:00 p.m.: Dec. 12-13 “When life gives you more than you can stand … December 31 – January 1 Kneel: Reflection on the Lord’s Prayer” presented Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Mass by Father Michael Vuly of Portland, Oregon St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church Mary E. Hebert 225-567-3573 30300 Catholic Hall Rd., I-12 at Albany Exit Dec. 31 – 4:00 p.m.; Jan. 1 – 10:00 a.m. 225-296-0803 • 4101 Plaza Tower Drive, Baton Rouge Mary E. Hebert 225-567-3573 4B The Catholic Commentator CHRISTMAS 2016 November 25, 2016 Fundraising, social, musical events set for Christmas season Carl F. Grant Civic Center $5.00 plate $3 bracelet for hayride and train ride November 27 24700 J. Gerald Berret Blvd., Plaquemine Kids bring your Christmas list. 5:30 p.m. “Opening Act” Light Parade, Christmas in the Park 7:00 p.m. Office 225-698-3110 or prizes for top 3 Alexander’s Highland Market’s $15 per person Lucas Miles 225-695-6859 Church office 225-698-3110 Artisan Group The St. John School Children’s Choir will 18111 Highland Market, Baton Rouge perform during We Are the Difference’s Pro- Breakfast With Santa Baton Rouge Concert Band 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. duction of “It’s A Wonderful Life.”We Are the Booths of book authors, crafts, demon- St. Elizabeth Home and School Associa- Christmas Concert Difference is a community non-profit that tion strations and activities for kids. Also performs various outreach and supports the St. Joseph Cathedral Toys for Tots collection and Coca-cola’s St. Elizabeth Community Center Corner Fourth and Main streets, Baton Iberville Community Theater. 6051 Convent St., Paincourtville Best Gift Ever holiday campaign Brittany Dupont 225-687-6616 or Rouge Kelly Alexander 225-936-7373 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. [email protected] $5 per person Pictures with Santa, Shop, Baton Rouge High School November 28 – December 1 December 3 crafts, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Breakfast With Santa Proceeds to be used for school projects. Christmas Concert Gently Used Christmas Ornaments SES office 985-369-7402 St. Joseph Cathedral Holy Family Church, Parish Hall St. Aloysius School Corner Fourth and Main streets, Baton 368 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge Rouge 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Assisting the Baton Rouge Emergency December 4 7:00 p.m. Aid Coalition (BREAC) to collect for the Accepting donations for the WBR Food 8th Annual “Winter Wonderland Baton Rouge High School Mighty Moms organization of Livingston Bank. Please bring camera. Treat bags, Food Festival” 225-383-0520 Parish to be distributed in the Fleet Feet donuts, coffee and milk while supplies last. St. Joseph Church parking lot, 6251 Perkins Rd., Baton Jennifer LeJeune 225-336-4463 or Father James Kinkead Hall Rouge on Sunday, December 4. [email protected] 15710 LA Hwy. 16, December 9 mightymomsgo.org/projects/left-nav/ French Settlement Sounds of the Season by Breakfast With Santa 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (A Taste of French St. George School Band December 2 St. Stephen the Martyr Church Settlement). Selection of local favorites, St. George Church Children’s Choir Performance : Msgr. Gerald Lefebvre Parish Hall sweet shop, Father Jason’s Christmas 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge 22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas, LA Village, craft booths, free activities for 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. “It’s A Wonderful Life” 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. children and visit with Santa, classic car SEE EVENTS PAGE 6B St. John School/We Are the Difference and truck show. November 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS 2016 The Catholic Commentator 5B 7 Area charities need assistance from businesses, individuals This time of year, people fo- Good Fellows Society of St. Vincent The pharmacy needs over-the- as the generics of these medica- cus on giving to others. This Good Samaritans de Paul Annual Bishop’s counter medications such as Ad- tions.the Community Pharma- usually takes the form of gifts Good Fellows-Good Samar- Gift Distribution vil, Motrin, Robitussin, Benad- cy, 1647 Convention St., Baton that are given to family and itans is a volunteer organiza- Children who won’t have the ryl, Maalox, Mylanta, Tums, Rouge. friends, with much time spent tion that raises money to deliv- opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap Rolaids, Tylenol Extra Strength, on choosing a gift that each per- er clothing, gifts and books to and receive a visit from Santa Pepcid A-C and Zantac, as well SEE CHARITIES PAGE7B son will appreciate. needy children in East Baton on will be able Because of current economic Rouge Parish. All donations go to visit with Bishop Robert W. SINCE 1979 conditions, many people will not directly to the children who are Muench Saturday, Dec. 17 and be able to give presents nor will determined by their school coun- receive a gift from him. Many of they be in a position to receive selors as being truly in need. these children live at the Bishop gifts from those close to them. Donations can be sent to Ott Homeless Shelter or eat at FAST • AFFORDABLE • GUARANTEED FOR LIFE Many people are in desperate Good Fellows-Good Samaritans, the St. Vincent de Paul Dining (228-4882) Ask about our 10% discount. need of the basics of life: food, Call 1-800-BATHTUB P.O. Box 3766, Baton Rouge, LA Room and depend on St. Vin- Mention code: “Commentator” warm clothing, medication and 70821. cent de Paul for their well-being. or 225-753-6810 for a free in-home consultation. and receive an additional $100 discount. personal hygiene items. New toys can be dropped off For thoseA whonthony would like to ’s I#iGiveCatholictAlIAn DelIat 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, STEVE DECELL give a gift to those who are in Catholics in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Walk-in Showers Aging-In-Place Consultant Walk-in Tubs need, here is a list of some of the Baton Rouge are being offered charitable efforts that are taking the opportunity to support their St. Vincent de Paul place this holiday season. school, church parish or favorite Christmas Appeal Christmas Goodies are in! charitable organization. Financial support given to St. Catholic Charities The diocese, along with the Vincent de Paul allows the agen- Cakes! of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the cy to provide food, shelter and Holiday Parties with our delicious Diocese of Baton Rouge Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, health care to thousands of peo- The Community Comes To- the Diocese of Biloxi, Mississip- ple in need each year. sandwich, gether for Christmas pi and the Diocese of Jackson, Contributions can be sent to meat Catholic Charities matches Mississippi, is participating in a St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 127, individuals and families in need Catholic giving day on Nov. 29 ti- Baton Rouge, LA 70821 or on- and cheese with people who want to provide tled #iGiveCatholic. line at svdpbr.org. trays! Christmas for them. Contact For 24 hours beginning at Catholic Charities of the Diocese midnight on Nov. 29, Catholics St. Vincent de Paul will be able to visit the iGiveCath- Anthony’s of Baton Rouge 225-336-8700 Community Pharmacy Baton Rouge’s only for information or go to the web- olic.org home page and click on a Volunteer pharmacists dis- TRUE ITALIAN DELI Italian Deli site at catholiccharitiesbr.org. specific ministry listed to make a tribute life-sustaining medica- Since 1978 donation. tion to people who cannot afford 5575 Government St., just west of Jefferson Hwy. Keep #iGiveCatholic is held each to purchase what they need. Phone orders welcome! 225-272-6817 • Open Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 6 Shining Bright year in conjunction with #Giv- Catholic Charities sponsors ingTuesday, which is celebrated this program to help with utili- on the Tuesday following Thanks- ty bills of struggling families or giving and the widely recognized individuals during the winter shopping events and months. Contact Catholic Char- . #GivingTuesday ities of the Diocese of Baton kicks off the charitable season, Rouge 225-336-8700, or donate when many focus on their holiday online at catholiccharitiesbr.org. and end-of-year giving. ‘Tis the Season of Preparation & Celebration Constantin Photo by Marie

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 Rouge Sheila Juneau 225-387-5928 58645 St. Clement Ave., Plaquemine EVENTS 7:30 p.m. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. From page 4B BRSO.org for tickets Portraits of the Nativity: Students will sing Christmas carols. Student band Christmas concert Debbie Guidry 225-687-6616 or Lynn Blanchard 225-293-1298 A Festival of Choirs [email protected] December 11 Our Lady of Mercy Church Baton Rouge Symphony Office Downtown Choral Pilgrimage 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge 4:00-5:00 p.m. Trees of Light Christmas Concert St. Joseph Cathedral Hospice of Baton Rouge Corner of Fourth and Main streets, Baton Bring the family for a candle-lit musical St. Joseph Cathedral City Club of Baton Rouge Rouge event of glad tiding and good cheer Corner of Fourth and Main streets, Baton Mary Kannenberg 225-926-1883 355 North Blvd., Baton Rouge 7:00 p.m. $75 per person/$125 per couple Child of Light: A Celebration of Our Music and Dancing with the Issue, songs Savior’s Birth by Father Greg Daigle, auction and food St. Patrick Church Choirs Hospice of Baton Rouge 12424 Brogdon Ln., Baton Rouge 225-767-4673 or hospicebr.org 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. followed by a gumbo dinner in the family center St. Patrick Church 225-753-5750 December 15 WALK IN TUBS BATH CONVERSIONS TILE SHOWERS The Christmas Story St. George Catholic School December 13 St. George Church 0% $1000 St. Mark Christmas Concert 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge 18 St. Mark Church 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. MONTHS OFF 42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales First graders perform the Christmas 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Story. CALL TODAY! $25 A reception will follow in the Father Lynn Blanchard 225-293-1298 Demaria Activity Center (225) 400-5444 Robin Richardson 225-647-8461 St. John Christmas Concert VISIT OUR St. John School ! SHOWROOM LOOK Pre-K and Kindergarten St. John the Evangelist Church h Every Estimate 12504 S CHOCTAW DR Wit Christmas Program 57805 Main St., Plaquemine BATON ROUGE, LA 70815 6:00 p.m. St. John School SEE EVENTS PAGE 7B

Blessings of the Advent Happy and Christmas Season! Advent Evening Prayer Merry Christmas to all November 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Monday Nights of Advent Reconciliation Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12. 19 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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Christmas Day Masses soups and fresh fish 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Our mission as the Body of Christ in the parish of St. Jean Vianney is to model the Order your homemade love of by discerning and doing God’s will, consciously sharing the Word and  Eucharist at worship, educating in faith all ages, evangelizing our parishioners for chessecakes, 40 varieties Christ’s mission, and serving justly God’s people, our sisters and brothers within our parish boundaries, our larger Baton Rouge community, and into the world. to choose from, and pies, – Pecan, Lemon Icebox, Mississippi Mud and

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16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Road • Baton Rouge • 225.753.7950 7521 Jefferson Hwy. (Jefferson Plaza), Baton Rouge Exit I-12 South on O’Neal Lane to S. Harrell’s Ferry Road. Mon. – Thurs. 11 am – 9:30 pm; Fri. – Sat. 11 am – til; Sunday 11 am – 4 pm Take left. Church is 1 block on the right 225-924-9841 / [email protected] / www.cafeamericainrestcom November 25, 2016 CHRISTMAS 2016 The Catholic Commentator 7B 7  8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Mon. – Thurs. EVENTS 8:30 a.m. – noon – Friday From page 6B Beautiful life-size Fontanini Creche spans the entire Is it time for a swap, a Students in grades 1 – 5, the St. John Children’s right aisle of the church. Magnificent display of Choir and High School theater classes will per- Christ’s nativity and representative figures of the era. form and skits. holiday tradition Marsha A. Dupont 225-687-2402 batches of your favorite cook- David Aguillard 225-687-6616 or By Tresa Erickson ies and swap them for some of [email protected] Special to The Catholic Commentator your friends’ favorites. There December 22 are many recipes that will work Christmas Luncheon for Senior Citizens/ Living Nativity The holidays are full of tra- for a cookie exchange, but for St. Elizabeth School ditions, but for cooks, one of the best results, you want a Handicapped St. Elizabeth Church Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church the best is the cookie exchange. fairly simple recipe that can be 119 LA Hwy. 403, Paincourtville 32615 Bowie St., White Castle It’s fun to make up several SEE TRADITION PAGE 8B Immediately following 7:40 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Mass, Noon Luncheon Eight-grade class performs the living nativity. Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532 Student body serves as choir. SES office 985-369-7402 Dec. 17 – Jan. 16 December 24 Choir Concert St. John the Evangelist Church St. John the Evangelist Church 57805 Main St., Plaquemine SEE EVENTS PAGE 8B

 mixes are needed year round at over the weekend or during holi- CHARITIES the homeless shelters operated days when they are not in school. From page 5B by St. Vincent de Paul. Donations The backpacks are discreetly sent Donations can be made at can be delivered to the Bishop home with children as young as the Community Pharmacy, 1647 Ott Shelter, 1623 Convention St., pre-K and as old as fifth grade Convention St., Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge. on Friday and returned empty on Monday morning. Donations St. Vincent de Paul Greater Baton Rouge can be made to the Greater Ba- Dining Room Food Bank ton Rouge Food Bank, P.O. Box  Large Selection of Happy Birthday Jesus Items With the meal count going up Donating Food 45830 Baton Rouge, LA 70895 or at the St. Vincent de Paul Din- While purchasing food for call (225) 359-9940.  Christmas Cards  Advent Calenders ing Room, donated food items a at a local  Children’s Books  Rosary Bracelets are critical to provide a hot meal grocer, pick up a few additional Financial Contributions  Saints’ Statues  Ornaments  Medals 365 days of the year. The Din- items and place them in the Food A $1 donation to the Greater ing Room is in urgent need of Bank Barrel after checking out. Baton Rouge Food Bank provides  Icons  Bibles rice, sugar, dry beans, spaghet- four meals to a family or individ- Refreshments every Saturday of Advent ti, canned vegetables and fruits. BackPack Program ual in need. Donations can be During the holiday season, there BackPacks are filled with 10- made any time of year through is also a need for ham, turkey and 12 nutritious food items and then the website brfoodbank.org or by Stocking Stuffers the trimmings that go with these. starting at distributed to at-risk children sending a donation to the Greater Donations can be made at the enrolled in the program in select Baton Rouge Food Bank, P.O. Box 99¢ St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room, elementary schools. These chil- 45830 Baton Rouge, LA 70895. 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place, Ba- The Food Bank serves people M-F 10 - 6; Sat. 10 - 4 • 11232 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge dren are at risk of missing meals (225) 272-4030 ton Rouge. in 11 civil parishes in this area.

“Taste and See: Food for the Body and Soul” Cook- book A Home Team with a Valuable History Proceeds from the sale of each cookbook are distributed The city’s oldest, continuously owned family business is here because of a timeless tradition of to the services that are need- providing value for families. At Rabenhorst, we have responded to over four generations of changing ed at the time. Cookbooks can customs, traditions and beliefs. Whether the year was 1866, 1932 or 2016. be purchased at any St. Vincent Today, our modern, on-site crematory offers dignity and privacy throughout the entire process. de Paul Thrift Store in Baton Options include pre-arrangement plans for any family, personalized services and other Rouge, Hammond, New Roads modern conveniences. and Brusly or at the St. Vincent de Paul office, 220 St. Vincent de As the pace of life gets faster, our care, concern and commitment to excellence only get stronger. Paul Place, Baton Rouge, or on- That family tradition is the real value of a Rabenhorst service. line at svdpbr.org.

Bishop Ott Shelter 825 Government St. • 383-6831 | 11000 Florida Blvd. • 272-9950 | rabenhorst.com Collection Campaign 1866 1897 1931 1978 2014 Men’s and women’s toiletry Founder and Son Oscar, later Construction begins Second location Modern, on-site 1847 immigrant joined by brother on the first facility opens on Florida crematory means items; bed linens for cribs and Charles Rabenhorst Alvin E., lead into in the city built Boulevard. your loved one never twin beds; pillows, towels and begins a business. the 20th Century. for funerals. leaves our care. washcloths; all sizes of under- 1866 1876 1886 1896 1906 1916 1926 1936 1946 1956 1966 1976 1986 1996 2006 2016 wear, clothing and shoes; paper 1872 1924 1932 1991 2015 First location First motorized Alvin E. begins Fourth generation Receptions and napkins, towels and plates; plas- is on Church hearse is pre-planning with honors founder’s catering keep tic knives, forks, spoons, cups (North 4th) Street customized by life insurance, grave, leads into the food tradition, at Main. Oscar Rabenhorst. son Alvin P. expands. 21st Century. sharing alive. and sandwich bags and drink 8B The Catholic Commentator CHRISTMAS 2016 November 25, 2016 TRADITION  1 tsp. vanilla Locals share some favorite recipes From page 7B Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda and 1 pkg. taco seasoning doubled or tripled easily and made a baking powder and set aside. Cream Pumpkin Bread 1 pkg. ranch dressing Eleanor Mitchel few days in advance. Delicate cookie butter and sugar in a large bowl un- Cook and drain ground meat. Add re- recipes involving a lot of time and icing St. Margaret Church, Albany til smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. maining ingredients and simmer for 30 are not a good idea, as they will be too 3 1/2 c. flour Gradually blend in dry ingredients. minutes. Double for large group. cumbersome to make and transport. 2 tsp. baking soda Roll dough into balls and place onto Check out your cookbooks. Browse on- 1 1/2 tsp. salt ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 line. Or, try this sugar cookie recipe. 2 tsp. cinnamon, ground Michael’s Crawfish minutes, or until golden. Let stand on 3 c. sugar cookie sheet two minutes before re- 1 c. vegetable oil Sycamore Sugar Cookies moving to cool. 4 eggs Heads and Tails Seafood 2¾ c. all-purpose flour *Make this recipe your own, with 2/3 c. water 2 lbs. crawfish tails, lightly chopped 1 tsp. baking soda nuts, coconut, decorator’s sugar or 1 15 oz. Libby’s Pumpkin 4 stalks celery, diced fine ½ tsp. baking powder sprinkles. 1 c. pecans, chopped 1 large onion, diced fine 1 c. butter, softened Imagine having all of your pals over Stir dry ingredients, cream sugar, oil, ¼ c. diced bell pepper, diced fine 1½ c. sugar for lunch and exchanging cookies. eggs and pumpkin, alternately, add dry in- ¼ c. green onions, chopped 1 egg You’ll have treats for weeks! gredients and water to creamed mixture, 1 pt. heavy cream mixing well after each addition. Stir in pe- 1 8-oz. can cream of shrimp soup cans. 3 Tbsps. flour, shaken in 1c. cold water Pour into 2 large or 3 medium greased 1 tsp. liquid crab boil EVENTS 57805 Main St., Plaquemine loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 1 tsp. Tony’s Seasoning From page 7B 4:00 p.m. 1 tsp. dill $25 General Admission 15 minutes. Cool in pans for 20 minutes then 57805 Main St., Plaquemine 1 tsp. black pepper Doors open at 3:15 p.m. remove to wire rack and continue to cool. 11:15 p.m. 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning Father Greg Daigle, classically trained 225-687-2402 Sauté onions, celery and bell pepper in vocalist and pastor of St. John, per- Taco soup very lightly oiled skillet, butter or olive oil. forms songs of the season with the Eleanor Mitchel Add crawfish and sauté for approx. 6-8 min- January 8 accompaniment of the Bill Grimes St. Margaret Church, Albany utes. Stir in soup, add spice, liquid crab boil Concert – Songs of Orchestra and special guest vocalists. 1 1/2 lb. ground meat and floured water. Slowly add heavy cream, All proceeds directly benefit music 1 can Rotel tomatoes, do not drain and then green onion. Simmer for 20 min- the Christmas Season programs at St. John School. 1 can tomato sauce utes. Serve over rice. St. John School/St. John Cherie Schlatre 225-687-6616 or 1 can red beans *You can fry extra crawfish tails or shrimp, the Evangelist Church [email protected] 1 can corn, do not drain place on bed of rice, top with sycamore sauce.

A Christmas to Remember For thousands of people in our community, this will be a Christmas they will always remember. Home may be a trailer, a friend’s guest room, or a damaged residence that is still unfinished. For some, like Ella – the little girl in the photo – home is our Sweet Dreams Shelter. Even though they may have little else in common, they all share one emotion this Christmas: heartfelt gratitude for home, no matter how humble or temporary it may be. At our Bishop Ott Shelters, we provide a home to thousands of men, women, and children each year (over 26,000 guest nights of shelter in 2016). Through your support, you are reaching out to strangers in need, and we are so grateful that people like you enable us to provide this service. We never forget that it was through the kindness of others that Mary and Joseph were given shelter when they had nowhere else to turn.

As our community continues its long journey toward recovery from the floods, we know that there will be a growing need to provide shelter to the most vulnerable. We are seeing more men, single women, families, and elderly who need basic necessities like food, clothing, shelter and medicine. The lines have been long at our St. Vincent de Paul Dining Room, and we expect to serve over 240,000 meals this year. Almost as critical as food is the medicine provided by our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy. We are on pace to fill well over 20,000 prescriptions in 2016. Many of the patients we serve are older individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, but we serve people of all ages, including children like Ella, the little girl in the A Christmas Prayer photo. For many people, Christmas wish lists will include On this day, joy was reborn into the world, necessities, not luxuries. They all need a helping hand-up. -may we share the joy of Christ with everyone. People are fighting a daily battle to survive in a complicated world, On this day, hope was reborn into the world, and they need your help. We have included our Christmas Prayer, -may we bring the hope of Christ to those most in need. and that’s our first request to you – to use this prayer and join us in On this day, peace was reborn into the world, praying for the poor and homeless during this holy season. If you are able to help financially, we also ask you to consider making a gift. -may we bring the peace of Christ to our family Use the enclosed envelope to make a difference or give online and our world. Amen

at: www.svdpbr.org Mail your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127 or give online at: www.svdpbr.org.