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Senate fails to pass the Pledge legislation to defund Planned Parenthood Catholic schools start every day The U.S. Senate voted 53- with a prayer and the pledge 46 to stop efforts Republicans said Democrats were using to delay and ultimately kill S. 1881. According to an AP story, 60 votes were needed to enable the defunding measure to move forward. See page 3.

Pope designates Sept. 1 as World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation

Like their Orthodox brothers and sisters, Catholics formally will mark Sept. 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, has decided. For more information, go to page 2.

11 seminarians in formation for priesthood this Fall

Eleven seminarians from the Diocese of Alexandria will be at- tending seminaries this fall, ac- CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OPENED for the 2015-2016 school cording to Father Louis Sklar, di- year in early August. What better way to start the day than of Vocations. For details on with a prayer to God and the pledge to our country. Raising who is studying for the priesthood the flag at Sacred Heart School in Moreauville and the seminary they will be at- For more infor- tending, see page 7. mation about Catholic schools opening, see pages 11-13. (Photo by Karen Moreau) PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 17, 2015 Pope designates Sept. 1 as World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation

(CNS) -- Like their Orthodox protectors of God’s handiwork is brothers and sisters, Catholics essential to a life of virtue; it is formally will mark Sept. 1 as the not an optional or a secondary as- World Day of Prayer for the Care pect of our Christian experience.” of Creation, Pope Francis has de- The annual World Day of cided. Prayer for the Care of Creation, The day of prayer, the pope Pope Francis said, will be a time said, will give individuals and for individuals and communities communities an opportunity to to “reaffirm their personal voca- implore God’s help in protecting tion to be stewards of creation, creation and an opportunity to ask to thank God for the wonderful God’s forgiveness “for sins com- handiwork which he has entrust- mitted against the world in which ed to our care, and to implore his we live.” help for the protection of creation Pope Francis announced his as well as his pardon for the sins decision to add the annual prayer committed against the world in day to the Catholic calendar in a which we live.” letter to Cardinal , The pope asked Cardinal president of the Pontifical Coun- Koch to consult with and work cil for Justice and Peace, and to with the ’s ecu- Cardinal , president of menical partners and the World the Pontifical Council for Pro- Council of Churches to make sure moting Christian Unity. the prayer day becomes a sign of The text of the letter, dated Christians’ commitment to work Aug. 6, was released by the Vati- WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR CARE OF CREATION will be celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 1, as announced by Pope together to safeguard creation “in can Aug. 10. Francis. On this day, the Pope hopes Christians will discover that “the life of the spirit is not dissociated from the body order to be more credible and ef- Pope Francis said he was or from nature.” fective.” instituting the prayer day for He entrusted to the Pontifi- Catholics because he shares the cal Council for Justice and Peace concern of Ecumenical Patriarch their approach to earthly realities, the task of working with Catholic Bartholomew of Constantinople, beginning with an acknowledg- ’ conferences and envi- who initiated a similar prayer day Prayer To Care For Our Common Home ment that “the life of the spirit is ronmental organizations to publi- for the Orthodox Church in 1989. Father of all, not dissociated from the body or cize and coordinate the specifics Metropolitan John of Per- Creator and ruler of the universe, from nature,” but lived in com- of the celebration. gamon, who represented the pa- You entrusted your world to us as a gift. munion with all worldly realities. “I invoke upon this initiative triarch at the public presentation Help us to care for it and all people, The ecological crisis, he said, the intercession of Mary, mother June 18 of Pope Francis’ encycli- that we may live in right relationship-- is a summons “to a profound spir- of God, and of St. Francis of As- cal, “Laudato Si’,” had suggested with You, itual conversion” and to a way of sisi, whose Canticle of the Crea- there that all Christians join in with ourselves, life that clearly shows they are tures inspires so many men and prayer Sept. 1. with one another, believers. women of goodwill to live in “This would mark a step to- and with creation. Quoting his encyclical, he praise of the Creator and with re- ward further closeness among said, “living our vocation to be spect for creation,” he said. them,” he had said. Christ our Lord, Pope Francis said Christians both divine and human, want to make their special contri- You lived among us and died for our sins. bution to safeguarding creation, Help us to imitate your love for the human family but to do that they must redis- by recognizing that we are all connected— cover the spiritual foundations of to our brothers and sisters around the world, to those in poverty impacted by environmental devastation, and to future generations.

Diocesan Holy Spirit, giver of wisdom and love, Directory You breathe life in us and guide us. Help us to live according to your vision, stirring to action the hearts of all— The 2015-2017 Diocesan individuals and families, Directory has not returned communities of faith, yet from the printer. and civil and political leaders. As soon as it is printed, it will be distributed. If you pre- Triune God, help us to hear the cry of those in poverty, and the cry ordered a copy, it will be either of the earth, so that we may together care for our common home. Amen. mailed to you or you will receive a phone call to come pick it up This prayer from the Conference of Catholic Bishops is based on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. from the Diocesan office. AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 3 Week of Prayer to end Evils of Planned Parenthood Aug. 22-29 Senate fails to pass legislation to defund PP; new efforts expected WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The head of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee Aug. 3 urged Prayer to Our Lady to U.S. senators to take the federal money that goes to the Planned end U.S. funding of Parenthood Federation of Amer- the Culture of Death ica and instead fund women’s health care providers that do not Our Lady of Guadalupe, promote abortion. “It has long been troubling to Mother of America, many Americans that the nation’s we pray for your intercession largest abortion network, per- in the defense of Life and Family forming over a third of all abor- in the United States. tions, receives over half a billion taxpayer dollars a year,” said Bos- We pay for the election ton Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley. “This concern has rightly of political leaders grown in recent years,” he wrote who will respect the dignity in a letter to the senators. of each person The cardinal, who is chair- from conception until natural death. man of the USCCBs’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, urged sen- And we pray for the conversion ators to support S. 1881, a mea- sure that would defund Planned of all members of Congress, Parenthood and its affiliates. and all those working Later that day, the Senate People protest on a sidewalk Aug. 6 outside a San Antonio Planned Parenthood clinic that performs abortions. in the U.S. government Federal and state lawmakers have called for an investigation of Planned Parenthood and defunding it after the organi- voted 53-46 to stop efforts Re- who are promoting zation’s top physicians were videotaped talking about ways to perform abortions to better salvage intact fetal tissue and publicans said Democrats were the Culture of Death using to delay and ultimately organs intact to sell to researchers. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) here and around the world. kill S. 1881. According to an AP story, 60 votes were needed to enable the defunding measure to obtain more ‘intact’ organs, is the releasing any video footage of tions into the organization. Through your intercession, move forward. latest demonstration of a callous- interviews of officials from Stem- Cecile Richards, president may our elected officials in the US The Senate action came just ness toward women and their un- Express, a California-based com- of the Planned Parenthood Fed- reverse the policies days before Congress was to be- born children that is shocking to pany that provides organs and tis- eration of America, in a statement that use taxpayer money gin its August recess. AP said the many Americans,” he said. sue to researchers. said that “allegations that Planned to destroy Life, Marriage House is expected to vote on a In two of the videos, top Planned Parenthood receives Parenthood profits in any way similar measure when Congress Planned Parenthood physicians more than $500 million of its $1.3 from tissue donation is not true.” and the Family worldwide. returns. describe how abortions are car- billion annual budget from feder- She later apologized for “the Cardinal O’Malley’s letter ried out to best salvage fetal tis- al and state programs. According tone” the physicians used in de- Blessed Mother, followed the release in mid-July sue and organs for researchers to 2013 data, the latest available, scribing abortion procedures and patroness of the Unborn, of videos of the organization’s and described a range of prices Planned Parenthood says abor- also argued the videos had been we humbly ask for your protection officials filmed undercover by paid for different body parts. tions represent 3 percent of the to- heavily edited to distort the truth. of all those working a nonprofit California-based - or A third video was of an in- tal services its facilities provide, In his letter, Cardinal ganization called the Center for terview with a technician talking which include dispensing birth O’Malley added: “The Catholic to build a Culture of Life. Medical Progress. about harvesting fetal body parts control and doing some women’s Church comes to this issue from a “The most recent revelations and included graphic footage. health screenings. perspective rooted in experience. May all who are persecuted about Planned Parenthood’s will- A fourth video has now been In addition to Republicans Catholic charitable agencies and for preaching the Gospel of Life ingness to traffic in fetal tissue released. A temporary restraining in the House and Senate push- pregnancy help centers have be comforted from abortions, and to alter abor- order issued by the Los Angeles ing for an end to federal funding helped countless pregnant women by the love and mercy of your Son, tion methods not for any reason Superior Court prohibits the Cen- of Planned Parenthood, several find life-affirming alternatives to related to women’s health but to ter for Medical Progress from states have launched investiga- abortion.” Our Lord Jesus Christ, and may they have victory over the evils of this world. Mardel Products Co. Our Lady of Gudalupe, pray for us! Custom Millwork Amen. Residential/Commercial Woodworking Human Life Internationl www.mardelproducts.com 4 Family Life Lane (318) 253-7730 Front Royal, VA 22630 800-549-5433 • www.hli.org PAGE 4 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 17, 2015 When baby parts are worth more than the baby ONE IN THE LORD The problem is the child. Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog When you cut through the of the Diocese of Alexandria tortured logic Planned Parent- hood president Cecile Richards Guest employs to defend the primacy of privacy over the natural law, what Editorial The days of summer are continues to richly bless us. Let you are left with, unfortunately Peter Finney, quickly coming to an end with the us give thanks. for the nation’s abortion Goliath, Editor, Clarion Hearld beginning of a new school year. Thanks again to all who par- is the child. Archdiocese of Initial data indicates that at least ticipated in our 2015 diocesan ap- Or, more accurately, 57.5 some of our schools have a very peal. It is not too late to make a million children and counting significant increase in enrollment. gift if you have not done so. who have died through legal May all who are a part of faith Again we are blessed with abortion in the U.S. since 1973. Americans, young and old, vested so much more easily if the formation be richly blessed dur- more men entering seminary for- The stain of a sin this big stopped and clicked. Amazing. baby is delivered feet first, which ing the year ahead. mation. We will have eleven men and this unchecked by society for Grace. sometimes takes a little nudging We have begun the work on in four seminaries. Thanks for more than 40 years cannot be ful- The bottom line for me is here and there. the planning study to evaluate our giving them your encouragement ly grasped, much less examined. this: When baby parts are more But what’s a breech delivery potential and the receptiveness and prayers. We cannot view directly the valuable than the babies who pro- among friends? of our people through the help All are waiting for the visit of revolting truth of abortion be- vide them, my God, we have lost “I’d say a lot of people want of representatives of the Steier Pope Francis. I am certain there cause that truth would blind us our way. liver,” said Nucatola, munching Group. They plan to meet with all will be a great amount of media and maybe even turn our Lambo- Perhaps most disturbing on her salad. “And for that rea- clergy and a representative group coverage. Please pray for his rghinis into pillars of salt. was the sheer nonchalance of it son, most providers will do this of lay persons. There will also be safety and his inspiration while Do not look back. This is a all. In their unguarded conversa- case under ultrasound guidance, five focus sessions throughout the he is with us. settled issue. tions, Planned Parenthood medi- so they’ll know where they’re diocese. I hope you will give us May the Lord bless you and In our patriotic fervor to sing cal professionals admitted there putting their forceps. The kind your input. Thanks in advance. your family as we enter the fall of “God Bless America” as though it are ways, by modifying surgical of rate-limiting step of the pro- The ordination of four new the year. were something more than a chil- procedures, to harvest more intact cedure is calvarium. Calvarium priests and one deacon is a great dren’s nursery rhyme, we must human tissue per specimen. They -- the head -- is basically the big- joy. This is the first time since avert our eyes to the collateral also acknowledged there is a Wild gest part. 1985 that four priests were or- damage of “choice” and continue Wild West market in baby parts -- “We’ve been very good at dained at the same time. The Lord living our unexamined lives -- the Walmart or the Tiffany’s price getting heart, lung, liver, because from sea to shining sea. for organs is totally negotiable, we know that, so I’m not gonna But then, in a country hyp- depending on the automotive crush that part, I’m gonna basi- notized by YouTube cat videos, preferences of the abortionist. cally crush below, I’m gonna something utterly amazing hap- In between sips of wine crush above, and I’m gonna see if pened in the past two weeks. and bites of salad, Dr. Deborah I can get it all intact.” HURCH ODAY Two undercover videos, the Nucatola, head of Planned Par- With soft background jazz C T product of careful planning by enthood’s Medical Services de- playing in the second video, Dr. Volume XLVI, No. 8 • August 17, 2015 people who have examined their partment, told the undercover Mary Gatter, who until 2014 was own lives and felt compelled to operatives from the Center for president of the Planned Parent- P. O. 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The CHURCH TODAY is a member of the Catholic Press Association. Website: www.diocesealex.org To receive a free subscription, call 318-445-6424, ext 255 or e-mail [email protected] AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 5 How do you pray at night?

By Jeannie Petrus CT editor

4 Everyone’s fed. 4 Kids are in bed. 4 Dishes are washed. 4 Clothes are put away. 4 Game on TV is over.

Now, it’s time for bed. Time to think about what you didn’t get done today and what you’ll need to accomplish tomorrow. . . . or you can pray. Diocesan-wide Planning Study update: What better way to end each Attend a focus group or respond online day than with an intimate conver- sation with Jesus. It doesn’t have to be long and it doesn’t have to Bishop Ronald Herzog Focus groups will be held: be formal. and the priests of the diocese • Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:30 Donna Culotta (from Ser- are already responding to the p.m., at St. Rita Church, 4401 vant House in Marksville) asked planning study survey put to- Bayou Rapides Rd., Alexan- several people how they pray at gether by the Steier Group, a dria night. Here are some of the re- ery night, but I usually fall asleep • “With my grandkids, we consulting fundraising and de- • Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 ponses: before I finish.” pray, “Now I lay me down to velopment firm. p.m., at St. Francis Xavier • “I say the Guardian Angel • “I like to say this prayer -- sleep...” and then we go to “God Now they want you to Cathedral, 626 Fourth St., prayer, my own prayer of thanks- ‘Good night dear God. I’m go- bless Mom, Dad, etc. For myself, have the opportunity to have Alexandria giving for the day, an Act of Con- ing to bed. My day is over, my I pray three Rosaries and private your voice heard too. • Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6:30 trition, the Our Father, and Hail prayers are said. I am not afraid thoughts of the day.” You may read about the p.m., at St. Anthony of Padua Mary. As far back as I can re- of night for you will watch til • “I do the adult version of proposed plans at diocesealex. Church, 911 5th St., Natchi- member, I have said the Guardian morning light.’ Thank you for the a child’s prayer. You know the org/survey and then fill out the toches Angel prayer every night.” blessings and please remember one, “God bless mommy, daddy, online survey. The password • Wednesday, Aug. 26, 6:30 • “I pretty much just fall into my intentions. Then I say three brother, sister, the dog, cat, and to the survey is “Alexandria.” p.m., at St. Joseph Church, bed and utter an exhausted “thank Hail Marys.” friend next door.” I’m usually If online surveys do not 141 S. Washington St., Marks- you.” -- from a young mother of • “I read from “My Daily sleepy so I start by putting people appeal to you, please attend ville five. Bread.” into God’s care and thank Him for one of these focus group meet- • Tuesday, Sept. 1, 6:30 • “Sometimes my husband • “I pray the Chaplet of Di- the day’s blessing and the bless- ings to learn more and share p.m., at St. Mary Church, 1712 and I pray together. Sometimes vine Mercy or the Rosary for the ing of family. If I’m too wired your thoughts. West St., Winnsboro the family gathers with a lit can- release of souls from purgatory.” and my mind is going a million dle and reads the Gospel or prays • “I pray the evening prayers miles an hour, usually an Our www.diocesealex.org/survey a decade of the Rosary.” in my Magnificat, and then a Hail Father or Hail Mary helps me to • “I try to pray the Rosary ev- Mary, Our Father, & a Glory Be.” See, HOW DO YOU PRAY, pg. 15

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5515 John Eskew Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303 PAGE 6 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 17, 2015 Fr. Russell Lemoine dies August 4 Seminarian Burses A Mass of Chrisitan burial Oaxaca in Mexico from 1975 to for Rev. Russel John Lemoine 1978. He then served as chaplain June Donations was held Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. in St. at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Catholic Church Alexandria and as pastor of St. in Mansura with Bishop Ronald Margaret’s Church in Boyce. P. Herzog officiating. Fr. Lemoine served as Vicar Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Landreneau...... $25.00 Msgr. John Timmermans for Clergy of the Diocese of Al- Edna Rabalais Burse served as homilist. Interment exandria-Shreveport and as an Knights of Columbus Council #9217...... $25.00 was held at the Maryhill Renewal active member of the Presbyteral Father Adrian Molenschot Burse Center Priest Cemetery, under the Council and College of Consul- Deacon and Mrs. Rodrick B. Broussard...... $50.00 direction of John Kramer & Son tors; as president of the Priests’ Monsignor Milburn Broussard Burse Funeral Home. Personnel Board under Bishop Bayou Chateau Nursing Center...... $100.00 Father Lemoine, a retired Friend; as chairman of the Clergy Floyd LaCour, Sr. Burse priest of the Diocese of Alexan- Continuing Education Committee Tri-Community Nursing Center...... $100.00 dria, passed from this life on Au- and as a member of the Louisi- Floyd LaCour, Sr. Burse gust 4, 2015, the Feast of St. John Rev. Russell Lemoine ana Catholic Conference Worship Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Landreneau...... $100.00 Vianney, patron saint of 1934-2015 Committee. priests. Fr. Lemoine went on to serve Msgr. Henry Beckers Burse Son of Theo Lemoine and as pastor of St. Michael’s Church Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schupbach...... $100.00 Iris Breaux Lemoine, he was Weston, Massachusetts and at in Leesville, St. Paul the Apostle Msgr. Steve J. Testa Burse born on December 7, 1934 and in New Church in Mansura, where he Mr. Murray J. Rabalais ...... $100.00 was baptized at St. Mary’s As- Orleans. He was ordained a was responsible for overseeing a Fr. Harvey J. Fortier Burse sumption Church in Cottonport priest for the Diocese of Alexan- beautiful restoration of the church Mrs. Gladys M. Maddie...... $100.00 on December 15, 1934 by Father dria by Bishop Charles Greco at as part of its 200th anniversary in Fr. Daniel Corkery Burse Milburn J. Broussard. St. Mary’s Assumption Church 1996 and at St. Martin of Tours in Deacon and Mrs. L.G. Deloach...... $100.00 He entered St. Joseph Semi- on February 14, 1970, beginning Belledeau. Fr. Rickey Gremillion Burse nary College in Covington but Father Lemoine is survived his faithful 34 years of service. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dobard...... $200.00 left seminary formation in 1948 After ordination, he served by one brother, Dr. Anthony Lem- Leo Dobard Burse to pursue a degree in electrical as parochial vicar at Our Lady oine of Alexandria/Pineville and engineering. Fr. Lemoine then of Fatima Church and Jesus the one sister, Mrs. Amy Lemoine Total...... $1,000.00 went on to perform his military Good Shepherd Church in Mon- Smith of New Roads, LA. service and served as a lay mis- roe as well as at St. Joseph’s Priests of the Diocese of Al- sionary with the Benedictine Fa- Church in Shreveport and the exandria served as pallbearers. July Donations thers in Guatemala. Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Memorials may be made to Fr. Lemoine returned for Conception in Natchitoches. the Priests Retirement Fund, P.O. theological studies at Pope John Fr. Lemoine worked with Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306. XXIII National Seminary in permission in the Archdiocese of Knights of Columbus Council 9217...... $25.00 Fr. Adrian L. Molenschot Burse Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Landreneau...... $25.00 Edna Rabalais Burse Deacon and Mrs. Rodrick B. Broussard...... $50.00 Msgr. Milburn Broussard Burse Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Landreneau...... $100.00 Msgr. Henry Beckers Burse Bayou Chateau Nursing Center...... $100.00 Floyd LaCour, Sr. Burse Tri-Community Nursing Center...... $100.00 Floyd LaCour, Sr. Burse Geraldine B. Deptula...... $1,000.00 Fr. Bruce Miller Burse Elizabeth S. Arthur ...... $1,000.00 Sadie Stroud Burse

Total...... $2,400.00

A Seminary Burse is an invested sum of money, the interest of which is used in perpe- tuity to help fund the education of men to the priesthood.

Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse should be sent to:

ST. PETER/ST. MICHAEL (Bordelonville) FIRST COMMUNION. Six students from St. Peter/St. Michael Church Diocese of Alexandria Chancery Office in Bordelonville received First Communion May 9 in a Mass celebrated by Father Shoury Ramji. P.O Box 7417 (This picture was submitted earlier, but it was left out Alexandria, LA 71306-0417 of last month’s photo gallery of First Communion photos.)

AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 7 11 seminarians in formation for priesthood this fall Eleven seminarians from They are John Wiltse, Dan- and Bryce Veillon. cial College Josephium in Colum- 11 men to seminary... $363,000, the Diocese of Alexandria will iel Hart, Dutch Voltz, Derek Du- The 11 men are attending bus, Ohio; Notre Dame Seminary which is funded by the Annual be attending seminaries this fall, cote, Austin Burns, Luke Lafleur, four different seminaries includ- in New Orleans; and St. Joseph Diocesan Appeal, Seminar- according to Father Louis Sklar, Thomas Kennedy, Phillip Anglin, ing the North American Pontifical Seminary near Covington, LA. ian Burses, private donations and director of Vocations. Andrew Flynn, Chase Masters College in , Italy; Pontifi- This year’s cost to send all other fund-raisers.

John Wiltse Daniel Hart Gus ‘Dutch’ Voltz, III Derek Ducote Austin Burns 4th Year Theology Student 3rd Year Theology Student 3rd Year Theology Student 3rd Year Theology Student 2nd Year Theology Student Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical NA College, Rome, Italy Notre Dame Seminary Notre Dame Seminary, N.O. Pontifical College Josephinum Home Parish: Sacred Heart, Home Parish: St. Martin, Lecompte New Orleans Home Parish: St. Francis Xavier Columbus, Ohio Pineville Home Parish: OLPS, Alexandria Cathedral, Alexandria Home Parish: St. John, Columbia

Luke Lafleur Thomas Kennedy Phillip B. Anglin Andrew Flynn Chase Masters 2nd Year Theology Student 3rd Year Philosopy Student 1st Year Pre-Theology Student 1st Year Philosophy Student 1st Year Philosophy Student Pontifical College Josephinum St. Joseph Seminary, St. Benedict Notre Dame Seminary, N.O. St. Joseph Seminary, St. Benedict Pontifical College Josephinum Columbus, Ohio Home Parish: MB of the Immaculate Home Parish: Immaculate Heart Home Parish: St. Frances Cabrini Columbus, Ohio Home Parish: OLPS, Alexandria Conception, Natchitoches of Mary, Tioga Church, Alexandria Home Parish: St. Gerard, Jonesville

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4th Degree Knights, Rev. Ryan Assembly #0317. Rev. Jacob 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Henry Van der Putten Assembly #2333, met July 25 at Thomas, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Cheneyville, was recently presented Sacred Heart Church in Moreauville, for the annual installation of officers. Following the Holy Mass celebrated by Rev. with the Clergy of the Year Award by Herbert E. Thompson, Jr. P.F.N. and Jose Pallipurath, pastor at Sacred Heart, Dr. Walter Laboder, F.M. conducted the installation ceremony for all current Darrel J. Tassin P.F.N. of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Father Ryan officers. Lionel Bordelon, Jr. of Sacred Heart parish was installed as Faithful Navigator for the new term. Those in Assembly 0317 in Bunkie. attendance were treated to a banquet for the occasion in Lacour Hall.

KC AWARDS. Awards presented during the installation of officers held July 26 at St. Rita Church are Leonard Wilson, Order of Merit; Major Ken W. Nelson, Civic Leader of the Year; Rev. Scott Chemino, Clergy of the Year; 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Msgr. S.J. Dekeuwer Assembly #2078, met July 26 at St. Rita Church and Richard Murray, Knight of the Year. Not pictured is Jason and Angelia in Alexandria, for the annual installation of officers. Following the Mass celebrated by Rev. Craig Scott, pastor of St. Rita Lavergne, Family of the Year. Church, Dr. Walter Laborde, F.M. conducted the installation ceremony for all officers. Mike Menou, Jr. was installed as Faithful Navigator for the new term. Other officers are Buford Grappe, David Bouchie, John Denny, Michael Yankowski, Timothy Felchle, Joseph Sklar, Gary Racine, Robert Scott, Richard Grenkevich, Dale Porche, and Robert Watson.

4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Msgr. ANTHONY PIEGAY ASSEMBLY #0328, met July 26 at St. Rita Church in Alexandria, for the annual installation of officers. Following the Mass celebrated by Rev. Craig Scott, pastor of St. Rita Church, Dr. Walter Laborde, F.M. conducted the installation ceremony for all officers. Leonard Wilson was installed as the new Faithful Navigator. Other officers are Robert Welch, Michael Jeansonne, Robert Sherman, Tom Winegeart, Freddie Daigrepont, J.T. Chestovitch, Michael Vandyke, Al Rafferty, Mel Waker, Huey Campbell, John Tumminello, and Richard Murray. AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 9 Dozens of Christians feared to be among 230 kidnapped in Syria

(CNS) -- Dozens of Chris- their names were on a list already starting to target local Christians tians are feared to be among the prepared by the militants as they in Syria. 230 people abducted by Islamic occupied the town. This has seri- In May, masked men kid- State after the extremist group’s ous implications for those people napped Syrian Father Jacques militants captured a central Syr- and their lives could be in danger, Mourad from the Syriac Catholic ian town in early August. warned the Christian rights group Mar Elian monastery in Qarya- The Britain-based Syrian Middle East Concern. tain. Observatory for Human Rights Sources close to the Assyrian Father Mourad, who helped and Syria-based activist Bebars Orthodox metropolitan in Homs both Christians and Muslims, was al-Talawy said they have no infor- reported to Middle East Concern preparing aid for an influx of ref- mation where militants took their that while Qaryatain was under ugees from Palmyra when he was captives after overrunning the Islamic State assault, another abducted, and his whereabouts heavily populated town of Qarya- attack centered on the town of remain unknown. Pope Francis tain. Al-Talawy put the number of Hawwarin, six miles away. This mentioned him specifically in Christians abducted at 60. is an Assyrian village and approx- public prayer July 26. It is believed that many of imately 2,000 Assyrian Christians While in February, Islamic the Christians had previously fled were forced to flee. State militants kidnapped more from Aleppo province in Syria’s Residents of the Christian A young Syrian refugee girl cries after arriving at the Turkish- than 220 Assyrian Christians, af- north to seek refuge in Qaryatain. village of Sadad, 20 miles west border city of Sanliurfa June 10. Lebanese Cardinal Bechara Rai denounced ter overrunning villages along the A commentator for the Syr- of Qaryatain, also feared for their the “immorality of international politics,” which he said provides the opportunity Khabur River in the northeastern ian Observatory for Human safety. for terrorist groups to reproduce the genocide committed in the last century Syrian province of Hassakeh. Rights said those abducted were Middle East Concern said it against the Christian minorities of the Ottoman Empire. (CNS photo/Sedat Only a few have been released wanted by Islamic State for “col- believes these developments sug- Suna, EPA) since that time while the fate of laborating with the regime,” and gest that Islamic State is again the others remains unknown.

KCs plan ad campaign to create awareness of persecuted Christians in Syria

PHILADELPHIA (CNS) -- nization has donated more than Knights’ 133rd Supreme Conven- is occurring in Iraq and Syria, said the Syrian archbishop. The Knights of Columbus Aug. 4 $3 million in humanitarian aid to tion in Philadelphia. where Christians have been mur- Archbishop Warda told re- announced it would launch a new assist them and will to launch a The theme for the Aug. 4-6 dered and enslaved in astonishing porters, “During the history, phase in its efforts on behalf of national TV ad campaign to draw convention was “Endowed by numbers,” said Supreme Knight the Americans have been well- persecuted Christians and other more attention to their plight. Their Creator with Life and Lib- Carl Anderson. known that they are always with religious minorities in the Middle Plans for the ad campaign erty,” paraphrasing the famous He was joined at the news the persecuted people wherever East. were announced at a news con- words penned by Thomas Jef- conference by Melkite Catholic they are,” To date, the fraternal orga- ference on the opening day of the ferson in the same city 239 years Archbishop Jean-Clement Jean- The Knights began the Chris- ago. bart of Aleppo, Syria, and Chal- tian Refugee Relief Fund in Au- The Knights said the TV ad dean Catholic Archbishop Bashar gust 2014 with $1 million in was to begin airing the weekend Matti Warda of Erbil, Iraq. matching funds that was quickly of Aug. 8 and 9. “We have seen people killed, met and exceeded by its members “A terrible microcosm of slaughtered, a woman violated, and the public. The humanitarian this phenomenon (of persecution) priests and bishops kidnapped,” assistance provided has included new housing for those who have had to flee their homes, as well as FORMER SOCIAL SECURITY JUDGE support for medical facilities in areas flooded with Christian and other refugees. PETER J. LEMOINE “Christians in the Middle Social Security Disability Law East are facing a dire situation -- and even extinction -- while Offices in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Cottonport the response from the interna- Adjunct Professor (1994-1997), Northwestern State University tional community has woefully inadequate,” Anderson said in an MEMBER: Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, earlier statement about the relief Baton Rouge Bar Association, Avoyelles Parish Bar Association, effort. National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives, “Pope Francis has urged Legal Services for Purposes of Disability Committee (Louisiana State the international community to Bar Association). take action to help Christians in PUBLISHED ARTICLES: “The Worn-Out Worker Rule Revisited,” the Middle East,” he said, “as an “Significant Work-Related Limitations of Function Under 12.05C,” organization that has long sup- “Questionable Retirement and the Small Business Owner,” “Crisis of ported victims of religious perse- ∲ Confidence: The Inadequacies of Vocational Evidence Presented at cution, the Knights of Columbus Social Security Disability Hearings.” is responding by asking our own members, and the public at large, to help us save the lives of people 318-876-3174 who are being persecuted simply because of their Christian faith.” PAGE 10 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 17, 2015

A Seminary Burse is an invested sum of money, the interest of which is Deacon Raymond J. Dunn...... 300.00 used in perpetuity to help fund the education of men to the priesthood. Deacon Ray D. Gibson...... 100.00 Seminarian Burses Deacon Charles A. Jones...... 1,150.00 A Seminary Burse may be names of anyone – bishop, priest, religious, Total contributions from January - June, 2015 Deacon Gregory P. LeBlanc...... 100.00 or lay person – by the original donor, and may be added to and allow to Deacon Todd Marye...... 100.00 grown. A burse is completed when it reaches $15,000.00 but another Deacon Patrick C. McCusker...... 100.00 burse of the same name can be started. Deacon Richard W. Mitchell...... 100.00 Father William G. Allison...... 160.00 Deacon Ted A. Moulard...... 100.00 Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse should Father Peter J. Besselaar...... 50.00 Deacon Clifford “Kip” J. Pelto...... 100.00 be sent to the Chancery Office, Post Office Box 7417, Alexandria, LA Father Michael Bodnar...... 50.00 Deacon William E. Schaidnagle...... 100.00 71306-0417. Father Lawrence Bonin...... 70.00 Deacon Gary A. Schupbach...... 100.00 Father H. Gerald Bordelon...... 13,885.00 Deacon William “Bill” M. Travis...... 100.00 Very Reverend Stephen Scott Chemino Father Vernon Bordelon...... 445.00 Deacon John L. Whitehead...... 100.00 Chairman Father Gilles Boyer...... 85.00 Deacon Michael L. Young...... 100.00 Father Basil Burns...... 100.00 Sister Margaret McCaffrey...... 100.00 Complete burses at $15,000.00 each: Father Scott Chemino...... 100.00 Sister Marie Therese McGee, O.P...... 100.00 Father Jules L. Claes, C.I.C.M...... 4,761.00 Ismael and Libby Agosto...... 250.00 • Bishop Charles P. Greco Father Wilbur G. Cloutier...... 3,590.50 Shirley Alexander...... 1,125.00 • Monsignor Thomas F. Early (3 completed) Father Daniel Corkery...... 10,100.00 Charles P. and Florence C. Anastasio...... 880.00 • Monsignor B. A. Scallan Father Anthony N. Cumella...... 1,250.00 Mrs. Germaine Armand...... 550.00 • Father H. Gerald Bordelon Father John H. Cunningham...... 725.00 Mrs. Virgie D. Aymond...... 225.00 • Father Michael P. Kammer Father Dennis A. Curren...... 550.00 Mr. Bobby D. Basco...... 3,940.00 • Father Bruce Miller Father Leonard Curtis, O.P...... 1,050.00 Mrs. Delores Basco...... 50.00 • Father William B. Provosty Father Ferreolus D’Cruz...... 875.00 Harold and Lillie Baridon...... 4,250.00 • Angelo R. and Ena F. D’Angelo Father Edward Deasy...... 625.00 Dr. Lamar and Jean Boese...... 50.00 • John Dominick Driscoll Father Blake Deshautelle...... 25.00 Will Bollich...... 100.00 • Miss Mary F. Early Father Rudolph J. Engelen...... 550.00 J. V. Bonnette...... 50.00 • Irvin and Elma Moreau, Harrison P. Moreau, Michael N. Moreau, Father Richard Fale...... 5,700.00 Mrs. Carolyn Brouillette...... 50.00 Deborah S. Moreau Bouchie, Emily A. Moreau, Tom and Mary Father James A. Ferguson...... 600.00 Nathan Cannella...... 225.00 Candiotto, Ruby Moreau Father Harvey J. Fortier...... 1,375.00 Mr. Frank V. Cariere...... 175.00 • John Gregory Simms Father Joseph Alfred Fortin...... 200.00 Dylan Michael Cashio...... 400.00 Father James A. Foster...... 280.00 Mr. T. W. Clark...... 50.00 The following is a list of established burses and amounts each: Father John M. Gayer...... 870.00 Charles D’Amico...... 50.00 Father Serafin Glasnovic...... 150.00 Leo Dobard...... 1,350.00 Blessed Damien de Vauster...... 175.00 Father Rickey Gremillion...... 5,850.00 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Flynn...... 50.00 Bishop William Friend...... 100.00 Father William M. Hopp...... 10.00 Mrs. Anne Barry Gallagher...... 2,025.00 Bishop Lawrence P. Graves...... 5,805.00 Father Mark W. Horacek...... 50.00 Anthony and Mary Glorioso...... 100.00 Bishop Charles P. Greco...... 1,200.00 Father Bartholomew Ibe...... 200.00 Toby Guedry...... 1,000.00 Bishop Sam G. Jacobs...... 1,100.00 Father Tom M. Jezek...... 400.45 Gail T. Gutierrez...... 100.00 Monsignor Marcel J. Anderson...... 100.00 Father Michael P. Kammer...... 921.00 Mr. William J. Hamlin...... 500.00 Monsignor Leon R. Aycock...... 1,535.00 Father W. John Kiley...... 625.00 Madeline Jeansonne...... 100.00 Monsignor Henry F. Beckers...... 11,557.50 Father Francis X. Kronemeyer...... 100.00 Floyd J. LaCour, Sr...... 1,500.00 Monsignor Milburn J. Broussard...... 6,650.00 Father George Krosfield...... 50.00 Gerry and Connie Leglue...... 100.00 Monsignor Norman C. Buvens...... 100.00 Father Henri Jacquemain...... 50.00 Huey and Neen Lemoine...... 150.00 Monsignor Paul E. Conway...... 825.00 Father Russell J. Lemoine...... 425.00 Judge Alfred and Mary Jo Mansour...... 2,050.00 Monsignor Allen M. Chenevert...... 1,000.00 Father Frederick J. Lyons...... 1,600.00 Huey and Ethel Mathews...... 1,000.00 Monsignor Isidore Deceulaer...... 160.00 Father Bernard F. Maguire...... 105.00 Daryl “Pat” Mauterer...... 200.00 Monsignor S. J. Dekeuwer...... 550.00 Father Robert M. Maure...... 10.00 Ethel Miller...... 100.00 Monsignor Gerald J. Ducote...... 560.00 Father Jamie Medina-Cruz...... 200.00 Odis James Miller...... 190.00 Monsignor Robert C. Friend...... 50.00 Father Jack Michalchuk...... 150.00 Mr. Gerald Moreau...... 215.00 Monsignor Ronald C. Hoppe...... 750.00 Father Bruce Miller...... 13,100.00 Mrs. Helen Morgan...... 12,000.00 Monsignor James E. Howard...... 50.00 Father Adrian Molenschot...... 3,025.00 Mrs. Marge Murrin...... 315.00 Monsignor Charles M. Jekeler...... 325.00 Father Joseph Montalbano...... 300.00 Alcide A. Nassif...... 522.29 Monsignor Joseph F. Kidd...... 1,500.00 Father Govie J. Moraus, Jr...... 200.00 Kitty Treadway Nassif...... 100.00 Monsignor William Kwaitaal...... 850.00 Father Peter T. Norek...... 400.00 Mr. Maurice Noel...... 295.00 Monsignor Warren T. Larroque...... 800.00 Father Dan O’Connor...... 1,400.00 N. J. and Hannah Nolan...... 10,000.00 Monsignor Terrence J. Lennon...... 125.00 Father Thomas O’Connors...... 10.00 Mr. W. D. O’Neal...... 8,159.00 Monsignor George W. Martinez...... 500.00 Father Martin L. Plauche...... 50.00 David Stafford “Brother” O’Shee...... 9,294.66 Monsignor Patrick Murphy...... 2,204.00 Father Samuel J. Polizzi...... 1,000.00 Albert and Elsie Poche...... 900.00 Monsignor William C. O’Hanlon...... 5,000.00 Father William B. Provosty...... 7,605.00 Kathleen Pool...... 375.00 Monsignor Aloysius O. Olinger...... 865.00 Father Yves J. Robitaille...... 1,900.00 Edna Rabalais...... 850.00 Monsignor Mozart Pelletier...... 100.00 Father José Robles-Sanchez...... 350.00 Dr. Sidney Rud...... 50.00 Monsignor John V. Plauche...... 400.00 Father Frederick Taylor Reynolds...... 865.00 Mr. Luis R. Robles-Cortez...... 125.00 Monsignor F. Joseph Rateau...... 570.00 Father Kenneth J. Roy...... 3,405.00 Mrs. Josephine G. Serio...... 275.00 Monsignor Russell J. Richie...... 591.14 Father Lloyd M. Samson...... 50.00 John Gregory Simms...... 4,275.00 Monsignor B. A. Scallan...... 10,085.90 Father Craig Scott...... 1,000.00 Joseph T. Simms, Jr...... 11,475.00 Monsignor Matthew J. Scanlon...... 310.00 Father Paul B. Smith...... 250.00 Sadie Stroud...... 3,000.00 Monsignor Joseph M. Susi...... 9,306.00 Father August Thompson...... 1,240.00 Robert Upton...... 100.00 Monsignor Steve J. Testa...... 5,405.00 Father Antonio E. Villaverde...... 300.00 Gus Voltz, Jr...... 4,020.00 Monsignor Henry A. Thompson...... 360.00 Father Nino G. Viviano...... 200.00 Larry Lee Wiltse...... 1,825.00 Monsignor John M. Timmermans...... 6,070.00 Father Silvan A. Waterkotte, O.F.M...... 160.00 Deceased Members of Catholic Daughters of the Monsignor Martin J. Tyrrell...... 4,250.00 Father Kenneth Williams...... 880.00 Americas Court Regina Pacis #1372, Natchitoches...... 775.00 Monsignor Henry Van der Putten...... 1,291.89 Father Bernard L. Zagst...... 1,275.00 In Honor of Providence Central High School Monsignor John C. Vandegaer...... 1,350.00 Reverend H. Biggers...... 158.50 Class of 1959...... 1,270.00 Monsignor Nicholas F. Vandegaer...... 1,350.00 Deacon Emile “E.J.” Barre, III...... 100.00 General Fund...... 2,000.00 Monsignor John J. Wakeman...... 100.00 Deacon Rodrick “Benny” Broussard...... 100.00 Monsignor Julius G. Walle...... 2,170.00 Deacon L. G. Deloach...... 300.00 Total...... 494,738.83 AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 11 2015-16 Back to School Catholic schools experience renovations, expansions, curriculum improvements, enrollment increases at start of 2015 school year

By Thomas E. Roque and on ways to strengthen our Superintendent of Schools Catholic identity. We always need to remember that Christ is at the Welcome back students, par- center of all we do in our Catholic ents, and teachers! I hope your schools. summer has been relaxing! Parent groups have been Although summer is a won- meeting to work out better ways derful opportunity to rest and of increasing parent involvement refresh ourselves, I am looking in the academic lives of their forward to a new school year; af- children. Our schools are all the ter all, each school year is a new better because of the parents who opportunity to thank God for the devote time and talent to the min- blessing of Catholic education. istry of Catholic education. Our office and the hardwork- I am very much looking for- ing people in all of our schools ward to this new school year -- are ready to make this coming with the many surprises that are school year the best it can be. around each corner. Every school Throughout the summer, many of year brings new challenges and the principals have taken on reno- new blessings. With God’s guid- vations and expansion projects ance, I know we are ready to han- SUPERINTENDENT OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS THOMAS ROQUE visits with some students at St. Anthony School to improve the physical needs of dle whatever comes along! in Bunkie at the end of the 2014-15 school year. Roque says the new 2015-16 school year is shaping up to be one of their school. Teachers have been Please join me in praying for the best school year openings in recent years. working on curriculum initiatives a wonerful new school year!

BRUMFIELD vs DODD POLICY. Catholic School improvements for 2015-2016 In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the following statement is published: By Jeannie Petrus ted all the way down to the studs,” CT editor said Tamara McNulty, director of DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA development. “So the new lab is NON-DISCRIMINATORY SCHOOL POLICY While families were taking basically a brand new room that time off this summer to go to the will offer new opportunities in August, 2015 beach, the mountains, or just to science for the students.” spend some quality time together With new floors, ceilings, The Diocese of Alexandria School System re-affirms its non-discrimi- at home, the schools were busy and walls in, the main things natory policy on the basis of race, sex, color, national and ethnic origin gearing up for the 2015-2016 new needed to complete the project in its educational programs, activities and employment policies in school year. are the desk stations, which are accordance with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of Here’s a quick view of each expected to arrive soon. An open the 1972 Educational Amendments and Sections 4.03(a) and 4.03 (c) school and some of the new house for the new science lab is Revenue Procedure 75-50. things that students can expect to being planned for September or see on the first day of school. October. All students, faculty members and staff, without exception, are admitted For the first time in several to all rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made avail- Holy Savior Menard years, Menard will be guided able at the schools which do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, Central High School Rebecca Foltz once again with the help from an color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its employment Alexandria Assistant Principal assistant principal. policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic Holy Savior Menard Rebecca Shannon Foltz, a and other school-administered programs. An extensively renovated graduate of Holy Savior Menard, Science Lab and a new assistant Sister Cecile Claire Vanderlick, will serve as the school’s first as- • Sacred Heart School, Moreauville principal are among some of the CDP, the new lab was a collabor- sistant principal in more than 10 • St. Anthony of Padua School, Bunkie new things at Holy Savior Men- ative project of the Menard PTC years. • St. Joseph Elementary and High, Plaucheville ard Central High School in Alex- (Parent-Teacher Club) and the Foltz has a master’s degree • St. Mary Assumption School, Cottonport andria. Development office. in Education/Educational Tech- • St. Mary’s Elementary and High, Natchitoches Renovations to the new Sci- The new science lab, used by nology from Northwestern State • Holy Savior Menard Central High, Alexandria ence Lab that have been under all students in grades 7-12, will University; a bachelor’s degree • Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, Alexandria construction since June, are ex- include new desk stations, and in Science from Louisiana State • St. Frances Cabrini School, Alexandria pected to be fully functional for all new science equipment (mi- University, Alexandria & Baton the school year by the end of Sep- croscopes, dissecting kits, bunson Rouge; and also is a Certified Ed- Most Rev. Ronald Herzog tember or early October. burners, etc) and new chemicals ucational Technology Facilitator Bishop of Alexandria Named for a former long- for experiments. for grades K-12 and is a Certified time beloved chemistry teacher, “The old science lab was gut- PAGE 12 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 17, 2015

Teacher for gades 1-8. looking forward to a great school She served at OLPS in Al- year.” exandria as a teacher for 8 years; Sacred Heart School and as the Technology Facilitator Moreauville & Curriculum Coordintor for four years. Since June of 2014, she Finishing touches on Sacred served as an administrator and Heart School’s new Junior High Director of Admissions at Holy Media Center continued through- Savior Menard. out the summer, according to Sarah Hamilton Schlessman Sister Sandra Norsworthy, OLS, has been hired as the new guid- principal. ance counselor. At the end of the 2014-15 The front office at Menard school year, Sacred Heart dedi- SEVERAL BUILDINGS at St. Mary’s also received a facelift. New paint cated the new 4,194 sq. ft. Sr. Assumption School in Cottonport and new flooring to the office area Marisa Ricci Jr. High Media Cen- HOLY SAVIOR MENARD’S SCIENCE LAB is finished except for the new were renamed. were among the major changes. desk stations expected in the next few weeks, before it can be considered ter that includes four classrooms completely finished. -- two for 7th grade and two for St. Frances Cabrini School 8th grade, and three restrooms. When School started for Sa- Alexandria Each of the classrooms have cred Heart students Aug. 12, the school is back to 225 students — 225 our target in four years,” Par- designated purposes including new Junior High Media Center A new principal and a 34 per- the enrollment Cabrini had when tain said. “We are a year ahead of one for Science, Religion, Social was fully functional and ready for cent increase in enrollment is just it first opened Sept. 8, 1948, ac- schedule.” Studies and Language Arts. students. some of the good news coming cording to Father Chad Partain, The summer was also used The same new building also out of St. Frances Cabrini School pastor. That’s up 34 percent from to made repairs and updates to includes a 2,550 sq. ft. media cen- St. Mary’s Assumption this Fall. last year’s 145. the school including adding all ter that is designed for multiple Cottonport Taking on the role as the new Seventy-five of the 225 stu- new windows to the cafeteria, functions such as an area for tra- principal at Cabrini is Sister Nina dents are there through the Loui- new carpet in some classrooms, ditional classroom arrangement A lot of new things are hap- Vincent, OLS. Sister Nina, was siana Scholarship Program, in roof repairs, and new paint in the for 28 students, a computer kiosk pening at St. Mary’s Assumption- formerly the guidance counselor which the state Department of lobby and on the exterior doors. for eight students, and another School in Cottonport. at Holy Savior Menard. In addi- Education provides scholarships arrangement of tables to accom- A new six-classroom build- tion to Sister Nina, two other re- for students in failing schools to Our Lady of Prompt modate another 28 students. The ing, with separate rooms for ligious sisters -- Sister Elizabeth attend private schools. Succor, Alexandria media center houses computer a computer lab and a religion Ann Holmes and Sister Rosalind The total figure not only har- labs, and numerous Accelerated class is the newest project on the Barbineaux, both Sisters of the kens back to the school’s begin- The biggest change at Our Reading library books and will campus of St. Mary’s Assump- Holy Family -- will also be teach- nings but it also meets a target set Lady of Prompt Succor School serve as the faculty meeting and tion School, according to Nathan ing at Cabrini. by administration. this year will be the new faces of prayer gathering area. Laborde, principal. Several of the As it enters its 67th year, the “Three years ago, we made teachers. A total of seven new teachers have been hired for the start of the new school year, according to Jo Tassin, principal. The new teachers this year are Amy Litton and Stefanie Watkins (Kindergarten); Ashley Bordelon (1st grade); Laura Da- vis (3rd grade); Mary Nassif and Mallory Tatum (4th grade); and Mary Roshto (5th grade). Tassin was happy to report that very few repairs or renovations were made this summer, since major projects were taken on over the past few summers. “We made some routine maintenance repairs over the summer, installed a huge fan in the gym, and hired some new THE NEW MEDIA CENTER is ready to accommodate the students at Sacred teachers,” said Tassin. “We are Heart School in Moreauville this Fall. FATHER CHAD PARTAIN, pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church, wel- comes Sister Nina Vincent, OLS to the school as the new principal. Sis- ter Nina was formerly the guidance counselor at Holy Savior Menard. • Behavior Modification • In home, Individual, and • Obedience and Therapy Group Sessions Available Pet Training • Phone Consultations • 30-day Money Back Guarantee and Phone Assessments 985.226.6458 • www.felinecaninecoach.com AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 13

5TH GRADE TEACHERS Brandi Chatelain, Suzanne Bordelon, and Kathy Joffrion at St. Mary’s As- THE ST. DOMINIC BUILDING at St. Mary’s Assumption School includes new classrooms for sumption enjoy their new large classrooms in a new building added over the summer. students in grades 2-5, a new computer lab, and religion classroom. buildings on campus were also Bill Provosty Middle School tals to offer a Certified Nursing ed new flooring and a complete The school now has two comput- given names. building and the Holy Family Assistant class. Students will be paint job. The entire campus is er labs for students that boasts the The new classroom building, Pre-K building. able to advance their career and being updated in order for all newest network systems as well named St. Dominic, includes new or education in the medical field.” classrooms and buildings to have as the most current and reliable rooms for grades 2-5 and new St. Joseph School wireless internet access.” computers in the parish. space for a computer lab and a re- Plaucheville St. Anthony School “The transformation is like ligion classroom that will be used Bunkie St. Mary’s School going from the slow lane to the by the entire school. St. Joseph School made Natchitoches fast lane,” said Jacque Horton, The old religion classroom many changes over the summer, Students returning to St. principal. “The computer system, was renovated into a new music both physically and academically. Anthony School in Bunkie were St. Mary’s School in Natchi- the network and the Internet are room (renamed St. Cecelia Music According to Principal Bry- happy to find that two restrooms toches spent the summer upgrad- always up and running which, Room) for the new State Champi- an Runyan, crews finished paint- (girls and boys) were renovated ing its computer equipment and when you’re in an educational en- onship Choir. This past May, the ing the exterior of the classroom over the summer. network system. Upgrades in- vironment, is obviously critical.” St. Mary’s Choir won 1st place in buildings as well as the interior of According to Martha Cou- clude all new equipment, wireless “Before, while our band- the state choir competition to win three high school classrooms and lon, principal, the two restrooms access points in every classroom width was sufficient, our network the State Championship Choir one elementary classroom. St. received a nice facelift with new and the addition of 80 Google was not. Now our wireless net- title. The choir is under the direc- Joseph also acquired two build- flooring, fixtures, and paint. Chromebooks in two computer work handles the load of every tion of Brother Anthony Dugas, ings from Avoyelles High School The convent, located next labs, and additional tablets in el- teacher, student and all adminis- FSE. that contain two classrooms each. to the school, was also renovated ementary classrooms. trative personnel with no issues Other renovations made dur- “Academically, we are start- for continued use as a computer CP-TEL designed and in- whatsoever,” said Karen Lee, ing the summer at St. Mary’s in- ing a Pre-K 3 year-old class, of- lab, Art Room, and Homework stalled the network as part of an technology director. cluded moving and renovating a fering Algebra I as a high school House. The renovations includ- effort to optimize technology. new space for the principal’s of- credit to qualifying 8th grade fice, creating a space for the new students, expanding our elective after-school program, and the classes, and offering dual enroll- renovation of two smaller class- ment for our senior English stu- rooms into one large kindergarten dents” said Runyan. class. “Partnering with LSU-A, “The kindergarten kids need- our participating seniors will be ed extra space to move around in, able to graduate with 6 hours of so with the addition of the new college credits in English. We classroom space in the new build- are also exploring the possibility ing, we were able to renovate two of offering our junior students a of our classrooms into one large semester of dual enrollment in learning area,” said LaBorde. English. We are also finalizing Other buildings receiving our certification with the Louisi- designated names are the Father ana Dept. of Health and Hospi- Drainage improvements to the practice football field were made at St. Mary’s School this summer.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In his apostolic exhortation, Catholics who have divorced and “Familiaris Consortio,” St. John are civilly remarried “are not, in Paul II saw an “obligation, ‘for fact, excommunicated -- they are love of the truth,’ to exercise a not excommunicated -- and they ‘careful discernment of situa- absolutely must not be treated as tions,’” noting for example “the if they were,” Pope Francis said. difference between one who has Resuming his Wednesday endured a separation and one who general audiences Aug. 5 after a provoked it,” Pope Francis said. month’s break, Pope Francis re- Retired Pope Benedict XVI turned to the series of talks he has also studied the question, he said, been giving on the family. It was “calling for an attentive discern- the 100th general audience of his ment and wise pastoral accompa- papacy. niment, knowing that no ‘simple At his last audience, June recipes’ exist.” 24, he talked about the damage As the studies and discern- caused especially to children ment continue, Pope Francis when couples fight and hurt each said, it is essential that Catholic other. “Today,” he said, “I want to pastors “openly and coherently draw our attention to another re- demonstrate the willingness of ality: how to care for those who, the community to welcome and after the irreversible failure of the encourage” divorced and remar- matrimonial bond, have undertak- ried couples and their families to en a new union.” participate in church life. Without an annulment of the Prayer, listening to the word sacramental marriage, “such a NOT EXCOMMUNICATED. Pope Francis urged Catholics to welcome and assist those who are divorced and remar- of God, attending Mass, educat- situation contradicts the Christian ried, especially for the sake of their children. Without an annulment of the sacramental marriage, “such a situation ing their children in the faith, sacrament,” which is meant to be contradicts the Christian sacrament,” which is meant to be an indissoluble bond, the pope said. According to church serving the poor and working for an indissoluble bond, the pope teaching, in most cases such couples are not permitted to receive Communion. But bishops at the extraordinary Synod justice and peace should be part said. of Bishops on the family last October and preparing for the general synod Oct. 4-25 have been studying and debating of their lives, he said. According to church teach- possibilities for allowing some couples in some situations to return to the sacraments. Quoting his apostolic exhor- ing, in most cases such couples tation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” are not permitted to receive Com- Pope Francis told those gathered munion. But bishops at the ex- The church, Pope Francis care, the pope said. they were excommunicated?” the for the audience, “The church is traordinary Synod of Bishops on said at the audience, must have “How can we tell these par- pope asked. called to be the house of the Fa- the family last October and pre- “the heart of a mother, a heart ents to do everything possible to Particularly over the past ther, with doors always wide open paring for the general synod Oct. that, animated by the Holy Spirit, raise their children in the Chris- few decades, he said, “the church ... Everyone can share in some 4-25 have been studying and de- always seeks the good and the tian life, giving them the example has not been insensitive or lazy” way in the life of the church; ev- bating possibilities for allowing salvation of persons.” of a convinced and lived faith, if when it comes to providing pasto- eryone can be part of the commu- some couples in some situations The children of such couples we keep them at a distance from ral care to the divorced and civilly nity.” to return to the sacraments. suffer most and deserve particular the life of the community as if remarried. When baby parts are worth more than the baby

Continued from page 4 sign the required tissue-donation is that Gatter’s clinic is doing forms. “only” 800 surgical abortions cil, orders a beet salad for lunch “The busier you are, the less a year, which she knows could at a California bistro -- “can you likely the staff is going to take the make her clinic less attractive to throw some chicken on that?” -- time to say, ‘By the way, here’s tissue-hungry researchers, frus- before matter-of-factly telling the two more forms for you to sign,’” trating her Lamborghini lust. undercover operatives that the Gatter said. “Sometimes, poor “The problem is we’re only price for baby parts is negotiable. Heather (a clinic staffer) would doing 60 second-tris (second-tri- “I want a Lamborghini,” she be there (and say), ‘Oh, I really mester abortions) a year -- that’s joked at the end of lunch. need liver today.’ There would one a week,” Gatter said. Maybe she was, maybe she be a 17-week (gestation) patient Maybe Gatter needs to hire wasn’t. who would be perfect (as a body a marketing director to pump up Daniel Lacombe Gatter decried the frenetic parts donor), but she wasn’t ap- business. Floor Finishing proached (to sign the consent In the end, a baby girl or a pace inside her California abor- 404 Bordelon Rd., Hessmer, LA 71341 tion clinic that sometimes pre- forms).” baby boy is dead, but their liver is Specializing in installation vents the staff from having Poor Heather. Poor baby. worth $100. enough time to get women to Another “complication” God bless America. • Floor Finishing • Ceramic Tile Floors • Hardwood Floors • Reseal Tile Floors Pray to end U.S. funding of the Culture of Death Ph: (318) 563-4753 • Cell (318) 305-0241 AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 15 Live the Love: Rebranding Natural How do you pray at night?

Continued from page 5 Family Planning to attract young adults holiness.” calm down and focus.” The Couple to Couple • “I thank God for an- League is unveiling the results • “An Act of Contrition, other day, a good night’s sleep of an extensive rebranding effort an Our Father, and a Hail and a tomorrow that will be aimed at better engaging millen- Mary. I ask God to show me pleasing to Him. “ nial couples and refreshing stale where I wasn’t loving or kind notions of natural family plan- or Christian during the day. I • “I try to think about my ning. ask Him for help to be better day and thank God for his The changes include a re- the next day. I ask Him to love and protection. Then I cently unveiled new logo, tagline show me all His blessings for try to say 10 Hail Mary’s, but and website, and a soon-to-launch the day.” don’t often finish before I fall self-paced online course offering. expected to marry in the Catholic does so in a way that does not asleep.” “This rebranding effort gives Church this year. judge or impose religion on mil- • “I listen to Laudette us a better way for everyone in CCL’s new website and self- lennials. (a free Catholic app) on my • “Lately I’ve been trying the organization to be on the same paced online course is part of an The CCL staff has identi- iPhone. There’s an item un- to teach my young children page and working off of the same effort to become more available fied a number of key attributes der ‘Daily Readings & Saint how to say their night prayers, understanding of who CCL is and to today’s young couples and that guided the brand re-fresh, of the Day’ that lets you listen so I use that time to think how we want others to experience meet them where they’re at, a including a desire to be perceived to all of the daily podcasts to- about my day too. With my us,” said Ann Gundlach, director charge issued by Pope Francis. as pastoral and professional, rel- gether. It’s a good way to end kids we ‘bless everyone’ spe- of communications. “We’re try- The new website has a much evant and inspirational. the day.” cial in our lives and then try to ing to be more deliberate and ef- simpler and more polished look, While the look and feel of say a ‘prayer of thanks’ in our fective at communicating who we providing any information you CCL’s instruction is changing, • “I also like to listen to own words.” are as an organization.” may need right at your fingertips Executive Director Mike Manhart the Laudette app, but I like With a new logo and tagline, - for consumption via desktop, emphasizes that “We’re not going to listen to the Daily Exami- • “I don’t always remem- CCL is conveying one of its key tablet or smartphone - and the to change what we do, but the nation of Conscience. It’s ber to say my prayers at night, attributes - being marriage-build- self-paced online course will give way we talk about ourselves can peaceful, relaxing, and it lets especially if I’ve had a bad day ing. couples the opportunity to learn be phrased in a way that’s more me think about my day on a at work or I have a lot on my The logo is a symbol of two NFP on their own time, across interesting and attractive.” different level.” mind. To help remind myself, heads of a couple embracing to time zones and around other com- CCL is a Catholic, nonprofit I keep a Rosary by my bed. I form a heart. This, along with the mitments. organization that has been teach- • “I pray the Divine Of- don’t usually pray the whole simple yet powerful tagline “Live Updated technology has ing natural family planning, cou- fice nighttime prayers on my Rosary, but at least it reminds the Love,” presents an attractive, created a more accessible CCL, ple to couple, for more than 40 iPad, the Litany of Humility, me to spend a few minutes at welcoming invitation to create making it easier to learn natural years. It was founded in response prayer in thanksgiving for night to say my prayers.” strong, joyful marriages by learn- family planning without compro- to Pope Paul VI’s 1968 encyclical, today and help for tomor- ing natural family planning from mising its thorough and effective Humane Vitae, calling on married row; examination of con- • “I say the St. Michael CCL. nature. couples to “become apostles and science, prayers for family the Archangel prayer and turn The hope, said Gundlach, is The rebranding reflects guides to other married couples” and friends, and to grow in out the lights.” to introduce NFP to a higher per- CCL’s mission to lead more cou- in embracing the Church’s teach- centage of the 150,000 couples ples into the practice of NFP, but ing on marriage and sexuality.

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OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Fifth Ward) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. SACRED HEART (Moreauville) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.. AUGUST 17, 2015 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 17 Look what we did this summer!

Stars of Coteau Basketball Camp was held at St. Mary’s Assump- tion School June 15 - 18. A total of 110 campers and 10 camp counselors participated in the camp, with Gayle Montalvo as the head coach. Thanks to all of the parents and people in the community who helped make this event such a huge success! More pictures can be seen on our website, www.st- maryscottonport.com

ST. MARY’S STUDENTS ATTEND JOSHUA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. Nine students from St. Mary’s School in Natchitoches attended the Camp Joshua Leadership Institute June 28 - July 2. After attending the March for Life Back to School Softball Tournament: A Swing and a Prayer was held at the Wardville Sports Complex in D.C. last year and seeing the affect it had on the students, Tara Whitehead, Aug. 1 in Pineville. Sts. Francis and Anne sponsored the tournament for the first year. Teams participating included Sts. SMS religion teacher decided to start a Pro-Life group at St. Mary’s. She se- Francis & Anne, Kolin; St. John the Baptist, Deville; Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Alexandria; Calvary Baptist Church, lected nine students to attend the camp for leadership skills to start up the new Alexandria; Pineville First Baptist Church and Longview Baptist Church, Deville. Games started at 8 a.m. and by 5 p.m. program. after many games all throughout the day, the final showdown came between Calvary Baptist and St. Francis & Anne with St. Francis & Anne Team A taking home the trophy and championship t-shirts! We want to thank all who planned After returning home from the Leader- this event, all our volunteers, all the fans who came out and cheered on their teams, all the teams who came out and ship Institute, two members of the team got up the next morning and drove to especially we’d like to thank the Lord above for the beautiful weather and breeze all day. This was such a blessing for an abortion clinic in Bossier and prayed outside the clinic for unborn babies. all involved as we spent the day in Christian fellowship through sports. We are already making plans for our 2nd annual tournament - and we hope to have more churches come out and join us! PAGE 18 CHURCH TODAY AUGUST 17, 2015 Pope talks to youths about discernment, grandparents, Eucharist

By Cindy Wooden promise, the pope said. prise you, he said. Catholic News Service “It’s true: If I have a con- At a recent general audience, flict with you and I kill you, the the pope said he saw a “little (CNS) -- conflict’s over. But that is not the grandma” with “eyes that shone Following Jesus and doing the way,” Pope Francis said. with joy.” He stopped the pope- right thing gives believers a sense On the question of discern- mobile and went to greet her. of peace, but sometimes “it comes ment, Pope Francis said an ex- He asked how old she was, wrapped in the cross,” Pope Fran- perience of Jesus’ peace is a sure he said, and she responded “92.” cis told a group of teenagers and sign that a person is on the right He asked her what her secret for young adults. path. But it isn’t always simple. such a long and happy life was. Asked Aug. 7 what his great- “You need to learn this and “’You know,’ she told me, ‘I eat est challenge was as a Jesuit, ask the Lord to help you discern ravioli’ and she added, ‘I make Pope Francis responded that it real peace from false peace,” them myself.’” was and continues to be “discern- he said. “Superficial peace, that One of the young people ment,” prayerfully seeking God’s peace that makes you a bit con- asked the pope if he sees any signs will and doing it, which gives one tent, that’s superficial, comes of hope and joy in the church. The a sense of peace. from the enemy -- the devil, eh?” pope said, “Seeing young people About 1,500 members of Deep inside, he said, a Chris- like you who believe in Jesus the Eucharistic Youth Movement tian will know if he or she has present in the Eucharist, who from 35 countries were meeting been fooled by the devil, who believe that love is stronger than in Rome Aug. 4-10. The move- “makes you think this is the right hatred and peace is stronger than ment is the junior affiliate of the path, but then he leaves you all war” is one sure sign of hope. Apostleship of Prayer, a Jesuit- alone.” “This gives me joy,” he said. run outreach that has brought Pope Francis smiles as he greets a young woman during a special audi- The devil, he said, “will help The Eucharist, he said, is the Catholics the popes’ monthly ence with members of the Eucharistic Youth Movement in Paul VI hall at the you have a little fun, he will put place where Jesus is present and prayer intentions since 1890. Vatican Aug. 7. (CNS photo/Tony Gentile, ) on a bit of a circus for you, he will “at every Mass, he is there and The Eucharistic Youth Move- make you happy for a moment, saves us.” ment, which is celebrating its but he will never give you the joy Every time one goes to Mass 100th anniversary this year, has hall. As he often does on such oc- “First, don’t be afraid of ten- that only Jesus can give.” or prays before the Eucharist, he different programs designed spe- casions, the pope told the young sion, because it helps you grow,” Speaking of family relation- said, remember how his love was cifically for young people ages 5 people he had written out answers the pope said. “Second, resolve ships and family tensions, Pope so great that he gave his life to to 25. Through the formation of to the questions, which were sub- tension with dialogue because Francis urged the young people save all people. small groups and prayer experi- mitted in advance, but decided to dialogue unites, both in a family to honor their grandparents, visit Mass is not just a ritual or ences focused on the Eucharist, speak “from the heart” instead. and with friends, and you’ll find a them and ask them about what ceremony, he said, but it is going the Bible and discernment, the At a certain point, talking path for moving forward without they have lived and seen in order “to Calvary where Jesus gave his movement hopes to lead young about the difference between be- losing your identity. Third, don’t to learn from them. They can sur- life.” people to a life of active church ing unafraid of tension and seek- become too attached to tension involvement and service. ing it out, Pope Francis asked the because this will harm you.” Five young men and women young people, “Is this clear? No, Conflicts can be positive from different countries asked it’s not clear. Let’s move on.” because they help people under- Pope Francis questions at the However, he did summarize stand their differences and learn gathering in the Vatican audience that section of his talk. to discuss them and reach a com-

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National Tekakwitha Conference July 22-26

More than 500 people, from 34 states and 76 Kateri Circles, attended the 76th Annual Tekakwitha Conference held July 22-26 at the Alexandria Riverfront Center. According to Sister Kateri Mitchell, executive director of the St. Kat- eri Tekakwitha Conference, this was the first time Alexandria and Louisiana hosted the event. Presenters and celebrants included Bishop Ronald Herzog, Bishop , Archbishop Charles Chaput, Bishop Shelton Fabre, Rev. Glenn LeCompte, Donald Dardar, Janie Luster, Cheryl Boquet, Sister Judith Gomila, Sister Gretchen Dysart, and Richard May, all from Louisiana. At right is a Kateri Circle from St. Anthony in Pueblo of Sandia, N.M. The next Tekak- with Conference will be held in Burlingame, Calif. The Tekakwitha Conference moved its national headquarters to Alexandria in 2013, from its former home in Montanna.

DISC Conference June 16-19

More than 85 people attended the Annual DISC (Diocesan Information Systems Conference) held June 16- 19 at the Best Western of Alexandria. According to Chris Lemoine, Chief Technology Officer for the diocese and coordinator of the event, the group that usually attends the an- nual conference is not a large group to begin with, so it made Alexandria a good place to host the event. The meetings were held at the Best West- ern, but an evening social (Fais-do- do) was held at the Kent House in Alexandria.

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By Maria Macina Catholic News Service MOVIE NEW YORK (CNS) -- Not even the storied talent of Meryl Streep can hold together the scat- REVIEW tershot elements of the character study “Ricki and the Flash” (Tri- tions of a conservative Republi- Star). can. Thus she openly expresses Despite the perennial Os- her dislike of President Barack car nominee’s presence, director Obama and her admiration for the Jonathan Demme’s film veers dis- U.S. military. (Ricki’s brother, we concertingly between drama and learn, was killed in the Vietnam romantic comedy. It also shifts War.) Ricki also shows her dis- unconvincingly from a realistic comfort with Adam’s homosexu- view of moral shortcomings to al lifestyle. the illusion of simplistic solu- What degree of sympathy tions. are we meant to feel for these Streep plays Ricki Randaz- opinions? As with the treatment zo, a 60-something failed rock of Ricki’s fundamental choice to star and current bar-band front forsake domestic life in favor of woman. Ricki, whose real name her dreams of musical greatness, is Linda Brummell, long ago the exploration is shallow and the abandoned her family to pursue evidence ambiguous. her musical ambitions. In dealing with that central Ricki spends her days work- topic, Cody is unsparing in her ing at the check-out register of portrayal of the long-lasting dam- an organic food mart. Constantly age caused by Ricki’s disappear- broke, she’s also a commitment- Ricki and the Flash’. Rick Springfield and Meryl Streep star in a scene from the movie “Ricki and the Flash.” The ing act. Yet, not only do Greg’s phobe who keeps her very like- Catholic News Service classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- par- dogged affections offer her fresh able band mate and live-in boy- ents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. (CNS photo/Sony) hope, viewers are also left with friend, Greg (Rick Springfield), the distinct -- and unsatisfying at arm’s length. -- impression that all the ruinous Though she seems content Their daughter, Julie -- por- the enduring hostility of her two comfortable in the character’s destruction Ricki left behind can enough with her honky-tonk ex- trayed by Streep’s real-life daugh- sons, Josh (Sebastian Stan) and skin and is never really believable ultimately be cleaned up with istence, Ricki is forced to con- ter, Mamie Gummer -- has been Adam (Nick Westrate), as well as a rocker. Diablo Cody’s dis- good intentions and a well-cho- front the legacy of her own self- thrown into a downward emo- as the no-nonsense truth telling connected script, moreover, fails sen song. ishness when her sympathetic tional spiral by the sudden deser- of Pete’s second wife, Maureen to set. Instead, the geographically The film contains cohabi- ex-husband, Pete (Kevin Kline), tion of her hubby, Max (Gabriel (Audra McDonald). disparate parts of Ricki’s story tation, a nongraphic premarital summons her beck from L.A. to Ebert), who has thrown her over While Springfield turns in feel like two largely unrelated bedroom scene, benignly viewed Indiana to help him cope with a for another woman. Along with a strong performance as Ricki’s narratives unfolding in a single drug use, mature themes, includ- family emergency. Julie’s difficulties, Ricki faces ethical anchor, Streep feels un- movie. ing homosexuality, at least one The musical performances use of profanity and several crude do serve to advance the plot in a and crass terms. few instances. But they more of- The Catholic News Service ten come across as extraneous. classification is A-III -- adults. The screenplay takes an in- The Motion Picture Association teresting approach with Ricki, of America rating is PG-13 -- par- making her a leather-wearing, ents strongly cautioned. Some free-spirited hippie who also material may be inappropriate for holds at least some of the convic- children under 13.

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Catechist Workshops: Aug. 22 & Sept 19 fession, healing prayer, and spiritual counsel. For more in- formation, visit www.goholyland.info, or call Cyndi from DIOCESAN the Crossroads Initiative at 214-882-7262, or email her at Beginning this Fall (2015), and for the next five years, [email protected]. the Office of Religious Formation and Training will offer, for ongoing catechist formation, Catechist Workshops on BRIEFS the Content of Our Faith. Topics to be covered are Church Trip to Spain & Portugal: March 11-25 History, Scripture, Liturgy & Sacraments, Spirituality of the Catechist, and Moral Teachings of the Church. All five WRC Celebration of Life Gala: Sept. 25 Join us for a 14-day trip to Spain and Portugal, spon- topics will be covered, going further into depth each year. sored by Travel & Cruise with Me. The trip includes a visit This year, two identical workshops will be held on August Michele Pillar will be the guest speaker for the an- to Fatima! March 11 - 25, 2016 (Return on Good Friday). 22 & September 19 from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the St. Jo- nual Women’s Resource Center Celebration of Life Fund- Cost for the trip with group discount is $1,961.75. If paid seph Catholic Center. Registration is required. The cost is raising Gala, to be held Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Natchi- by August 30 the cost would be reduced to $1,806.88. $10 and includes lunch. To register, email: emccullough@ toches Events Center in Natchitoches. A 3-time Grammy Deposit is $200 per person non refundable. Insurance is diocesealex.org. or call Emily Ann McCullough at 318- Award nominated singer, Michele Pillar is also the author available in case you have to cancel the trip. Gratuities 445-6424 ext. 251 and leave a voice message with your of the book Untangled and creator of the live event, The can be paid up front. For more information contact Marie name and phone number. Clothesline. She survived the common ravages of alco- Michael at 318-449-9746. holic parents and later, God taught her how to lean on Him OLS Church Fair: Sept. 4-6 to function free from the damages of it. Don’t miss her Win a trip to Holy Land or Medjugorje inspiring story. All proceeds from the Gala will benefit the Women’s Resource Center, a pregnancy help medical Win a free trip to the Holy Land or to Medjugorje Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Moreauville will cel- clinic in Natchitoches. For more information visit www. by entering the Radio Maria Queenship of Mary Sweep- ebrate its Fall Fair on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-6. Fri- wrcfriends.com day night there will be an Oldies But Goodies dance in the stakes. Donations are $10 each or six for $50, however church hall; Saturday: Bingo starting at 7 p.m. with food no purchase is necessary. To enter, call 1-888-408-0201 and other games, and Sunday: a chicken and pork BBQ Pilgrimage to Holy Land: Dec. 27 - Jan. 6 to request a form or go by the Radio Maria office at 601 dinner from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plates are $9 each. Tick- Washington Street in Alexandria. The deadline to enter is ets can be purchased from the office or after Mass. There Join Father Martin Laird on an 11-day pilgrimage to November 15, 2015. will also be a bingo for prizes and several raffles Sunday the Holy Land, Dec. 27, 2015 - Jan. 6, 2016 for $3,799 per afternoon with games for the kids. Please join us for an person (plus tips & taxes of approximately $795) Experi- Weekly outdoor Rosary in Marksville enjoyable and relaxing event. ence this once-in-a -lifetime opportunity to sail the Sea of Galilee, to sing Christmas carols in Bethlehem, carry the Join St. Joseph Church in Marksville every Thurs- cross on the Via Dolorosa, and so much more! The princi- Beginning Experience: Sept. 18-20 day, at 8:15 p.m. to pray the Rosary before an illuminated pal guide will be Marcellino D’Ambrosio, a Biblical and Rosary located outside on the grounds of the parish hall. Church history expert, and Mass will be offered daily in (Time changes to 7:15 p.m. in September). In case of in- Widowed, separated or divorced? Don’t know where the holiest places in the world with opportunities for con- to turn? Struggling with grief or loss? Beginning Expe- clement weather, the Rosary is prayed in the church. rience, to be held Friday evening, Sept. 18 through Sun- day afternoon, Sept. 20 at Maryhill Retreat Center, helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of , and move into the future with renewed hope. Cost is $185, which includes two nights’ lodging and meals. For more info, call Anna at (318) 452-2678 or Michelle at (318) 729-0129 or Martha at (985) 226-6458. 40 Days for Life: Sept. 23- Nov. 1

40 Days for Life is a powerful campaign of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach in an effort to end abortion. Since it was started 10 years ago (2004) in College Station, Texas, 8,973 lives have been saved, 101 abortion workers quit, and 56 abortion centers have closed! There are several ways to participate: spon- The Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Cenla and Cenla Magnificat hosted a “Refreshed in the Spirit” one-day sor a campaign in your area, attend a campaign in another retreat Aug. 1 at St. Joseph Center in Alexandria. The attendance was great with 80 men and women as far north as Shreveport and city, or pray and fast with a group at church or at home as far south as Plaucheville. How the Holy Spirit is active in our lives was the main focus of the talks. Fr. John Pardue and Fr. Taylor privately, with the intentions of ending abortion. For more Reynolds participated during the prayer session by leading the group in praying for and with one another for a greater outpouring of information, go to 40daysforlife.com. the Holy Spirit in their lives.

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