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Volume XLVII, No. 6 www.diocesealex.org Serving the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana Since 1970 June 13, 2016

O N T H E Cave Quest VBS: INSIDE Learning to follow Jesus Bishop Ronald Herzog announces clergy assignments

New clergy assignments, effective June 29, have been announced by Bishop Ronald Herzog. See pages 6 and 7.

Diocese celebrates ordinations and anniversaries

With the ordination of Father John Wiltse this past weekend, and the upcoming ordination of three deacons, the diocese has a lot to celebrate. At the same time, several clergy and religious women in the diocese are celebrating major anniversaries this year. See pages 8-10.

What’s in Your Wallet? VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL participants As a Catholic, there is a very help good chance you have a Holy prepare the snacks for the 240 students who at- Card somewhere in your house, tended the Vacation Bible School at Our Lady of in your wallet, or maybe boxed Prompt Succor Church. Check your local Catho- away in some musty closet. lic church for a VBS nearest you. What is the story behind these beautiful works of art and why are you still holding on to them? Read all about it on pages 16-17. PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY JUNE 13, 2016 2015 Annual Report on Charter for the Protection of Children: Charter requires proof that dioceses are implementing training programs, conducting background checks

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Child • 4.3 million...... children trained to identify the warning signs of abuse and Youth Protection and the • 2.4 million ...... adults trained to identify the warning signs of abuse National Review Board released • 2.4 million ...... background checks on adults at parishes and schools its 2015 Annual Report on the Implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and • 99 % ...... of all priests, deacons are compliant with the Charter Young People May 20. • 98 % ...... of all volunteers and other employees are compliant with Protection and prevention the Charter efforts continue being a prior- • 96 % ...... of all educators are compliant with the Charter ity. Over 4.3 million children and 2.4 million adults have been • 26 ...... allegations against clergy received between trained to identify the warning signs of abuse and how to report July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. 7 were substantiated. them. Over 99 percent of priests (35,987), deacons (16,251), edu- For full report go to: cators (162,803), and 98 percent http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/child-and-youth-protection volunteers (1,930,262) and candi- /upload/15-118-CYP-Annual Report.pdf dates for ordination (6,473), and 97 percent (260,356) of other employees received training. Over 2.4 million background checks were performed on adults ees, clergy and volunteers. Ongo- ence of Catholic Bishops (US- and showing others a model of port on the response of the Catho- at parishes and schools. These ing efforts continue toward full CCB) approved the Charter for protection.” lic Church in the United States include, background checks per- participation of the one diocese the Protection of Children and Out of the 838 people who to clergy sexual abuse includes formed on 99 percent of priests and five eparchies that did not Young People in 2002, we made reported to have suffered past an annual survey conducted by (35,720), deacons (16,257), 98 participate in the last cycle. Next a pledge to heal and a promise abuse as minors, 46 percent or Georgetown University’s Cen- percent of volunteers (1,935,310) year all dioceses and a majority of to protect. These promises re- 386 accepted diocesan outreach ter for Applied Research in the and other employees (263,690), the eparchies will be involved in main essential priorities for our and healing. Continued support Apostolate (CARA) and an an- and 96 percent of educators data collection or an on-site audit Church,” said Archbishop Joseph has been provided to 1,646 vic- nual audit to numerous dioceses (158,556). for the 2016 evaluation. E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, tims/survivors. All dioceses and and eparchies. 189 dioceses and eparchies Between July 1, 2014, and president of the USCCB. “We re- eparchies have offices and -per The full report is available were compliant with the Charter June 30, 2015, a total of 26 al- main ever vigilant in the protec- sonnel whose primary role is to at: http://www.usccb.org/issues- and one diocese was partially legations against clergy received tion of children and the outreach assist victim/survivors, treating and-action/child-and-youth-pro- compliant specifically with - Ar were from current minors, of to those most harmed by sexual them with respect and offering tection/upload/15-118-CYP-An- ticles 12 and 13, which require those, seven were substantiated. abuse. The Church cannot be- them pastoral care. nual-Report.pdf. proof that training programs are All allegations were reported to come complacent with what has The information in the re- in place and that background local civil authorities. been accomplished. We look for port was gathered between July 1, checks are conducted on employ- “When the U.S. Confer- new ways of addressing the issue 2014, and June 30, 2015. The re- VIRTUS FORMER SOCIAL SECURITY JUDGE • Wednesday, June 22 -- 6 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Center

PETER J. LEMOINE Every adult who works/vol- Social Security Disability Law unteers with children/youth in the Diocese of Alexandria’s churches/ Offices in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Cottonport schools must attend the VIRTUSTM Adjunct Professor (1994-1997), Northwestern State University Protecting God’s Children for Adults sexual abuse awareness training. MEMBER: Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, The session lasts 2 -3 hours. On- Baton Rouge Bar Association, Avoyelles Parish Bar Association, National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives, going-training is part of the training Legal Services for Purposes of Disability Committee (Louisiana State component. Bar Association). A background check must be conducted – and the results re- PUBLISHED ARTICLES: “The Worn-Out Worker Rule Revisited,” ceived - before an adult may volun- “Significant Work-Related Limitations of Function Under 12.05C,” teer/work with our children/youth. “Questionable Retirement and the Small Business Owner,” “Crisis of Confidence: The Inadequacies of Vocational Evidence Presented∲ at Social Security Disability Hearings.” To register, go to www.virtus.org. For more information, call Pam Delrie, Safe Environment Coor- 318-876-3174 dinator at 318-445-6424 x 213. JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 3 ‘Witnesses to Freedom’ is focus of annual Fortnight prayer event By Archbishop William Lori dom.” The Conference is lifting Our challenges did not be- Diocese of Baltimore up for reflection the stories of gin with a particular government 14 women and men-one for each regulation or Supreme Court de- On his visit to the U.S., Pope day-who bear witness to freedom cision; they began instead when Francis encouraged us to nurture, in Christ, such as Oscar Romero, our capacity for knowing the promote, and defend the precious the Little Sisters of the Poor, the truth and loving the good were gift of religious freedom. To this Martyrs of Compiègne, and the damaged in the Fall. All people end, the United States Conference Coptic Christians who were killed overstep their bounds from time of Catholic Bishops has contin- by ISIS last year. (Stories can be to time, and the people who es- ued to encourage Catholics, other found at www.usccb.org/issues) tablish and run governments are Christians, and all people of good Reflecting on the lives of no different. will to set aside two weeks to re- these great men and women can people of their birth, even as they others-may remain free to provide In short, by pondering the flect on religious freedom. show us how we might serve as are being persecuted. education, to care for the sick, the lives of these exemplary Chris- The Fortnight for Freedom witnesses to freedom today. We can emulate this in our poor, and the migrant. tian witnesses, we can learn much runs from June 21 (the vigil of the They love their country, yet work today to promote religious The witnesses remind us as of what it means to follow Jesus feast of Sts. Thomas More and this love does not surpass their freedom in the U.S., as it is of a well that the struggle for religious in today’s challenging world. John Fisher) to July 4 (when we love for and devotion to Christ piece with our efforts to contrib- freedom is not new. In the his- We pray that over these two celebrate our national Indepen- and his Church. It is remarkable ute to the good of all Americans. tory of the Church, both globally weeks, the grace of God will help dence Day). to see the witness of so many We are dedicated to protecting and in the United States, religious us to grow in wisdom, courage, The theme for this year’s martyrs throughout the history of and building up civil society pre- freedom disputes have arisen fre- and love, that we too might be Fortnight is “Witnesses to Free- the Church who love the land and cisely so that we-and so many quently. faithful witnesses to freedom. U.S. Supreme Court sends Zubik case back to lower courts

By Carol Zimmermann issue of a potential violation of Catholic News Service religious freedom. Because of the “gravity of WASHINGTON (CNS) -- the dispute and the substantial The U.S. Supreme Court May 16 clarification and refinement in the sent the Zubik v. Burwell case, positions of the parties,” the court which challenges the Affordable stated that religious employers Care Act’s contraceptive require- and the government should be ment for employers, back to the “afforded an opportunity to arrive lower courts. at an approach going forward that The justices’ unanimous de- accommodates petitioners’ reli- cision, explained in a nine-page gious exercise while at the same unsigned opinion, was based on time ensuring that women cov- the information that both sides ered by petitioners’ health plans submitted a week after oral ar- receive full and equal health cov- guments were heard in the case erage, including contraceptive about how and if contraceptive coverage.” insurance coverage could be ob- The court stressed that this tained by employees through approach is “more suitable” than their insurance companies with- addressing the refined positions out directly involving religious submitted by both sides and add- employers who object to this cov- ed that “although there may still erage. be areas of disagreement between The court made clear that it the parties on issues of imple- is not expressing an opinion on mentation, the importance of the merits of the cases that are VICTORY FOR LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR. Women religious and others demonstrate against the Affordable those areas of potential concern challenging aspects of the federal Care Act’s contraceptive mandate earlier this year near the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The U.S. is uncertain, as is the necessity government’s health legislation Supreme Court May 16 sent the Zubik v. Burwell case, which challenges the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive re- of this court’s involvement at this and it also was not ruling on the quirement for employers, back to the lower courts. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard) point to resolve them.”

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I do believe that the months church as they move forward in fice of Religious Formation and of April through June are truly their vocation. Training. It’s an excellent series the busiest months of the year for The Year of Mercy is half by Father Michael Gaitley. most priests and for the Catholic ONE IN over. How have you taken advan- As the “hectic” season comes community in general. tage of this special time? If you to a close, use the summer to re- Starting with Holy Week and THE LORD haven’t spent some time in prayer lax and to spend time with your the Initiation of new Catholics at with Jesus, or been to confession, family. If you go on vacation, Easter, the busy “season” is then Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog or learned more about God’s infi- check out Masstimes.org to find a filled with Confirmations, First Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria nite Mercy, I encourage you to do Sunday Mass nearby! Communions, Graduations, Or- so. It’s not too late! dinations, Jubilarian celebrations, Last weekend, a crowd of al- May you have a peaceful, en- Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, proud to see how active and vi- John Wiltse on his recent ordina- most 100 people attended a spe- joyable summer and remember to Vacation Bible Schools, and fi- brant our faith community is in tion at St. Francis Xavier Cathe- cial viewing of a Divine Mercy keep me in your prayers, as I will nally at the end the of June, Steu- this diocese. What a blessing and dral, and to the three seminarians video series that explained the for you. benville South. honor it is to serve and shepherd who will be ordained as deacons history and the graces of Divine While the schedule is crazy in this faithful diocese! on July 9. Please remember to Mercy. If you missed it, you can and hectic, it still makes me so Congratulations to Father pray for these new leaders in the check out the DVDs from the Of- ‘Not to us, O Lord, but to Your Name give the glory’

This past weekend one of my desk, (It probably came from St. same type priests. God will work parishioners congratulated me on Ignatius of Loyola), but it was through us in spite of ourselves! my 25th anniversary and asked Bishop Greco’s daily rule of life, Other priests do not have to be how I was chosen to preach at the GUEST and the framed words were these: made in my image and likeness! May 27 Jubilarian Mass indicat- “Work as though everything I personally prefer to wear the ing it must be quite an honor. EDITORIAL depends on you and ancient clerical garb of the church I related to her the phone Pray as though everything -that is the Roman cassock - it is Father Kenneth Michiels call from the vicar general a few depends on God.” a personal choice. Another priest Homilist for Jubilarian Mass weeks ago: I was so impressed with the told me he used his last cassock May 27, 2016 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral “Uh Kenneth, this is Scott saying that I quickly adopted it as to wash his car with! (That would (Father Chemino). Look we’ve my own spiritual mantra. be Father Bruce Miller, if you are asked everybody else and no one too easy to fall into the trap of Knew that I could make it if I Well that didn’t last very wondering). We don’t all have can do it - this one is too old, that thinking it is all about us, that the tried. long! It may have worked for to be the same! Father (Chad) one is too sick, another one is out priesthood depends on my talents Then when we retire we can write Bishop Greco, but it was not go- Partain can wear the biretta while of town, this one said NO - so and my personality and my abili- the Gospels ing to work for Kenneth Mich- Father Sklar wears his cowboy you’re our last hope.” ties. So they’ll still talk about us when iels!! hat. (Even to the most sacred I said, “Well if you’ve asked I am often reminded of this we’ve died. Which brings me to the sites in Rome, I may add!) Fa- everyone else and I’m your last rather humorous selection from It is not for any self-pro- second point I want to make to- choice I will go ahead and give the musical Jesus Christ Super- motion that the gospel of Jesus day. We do not all have to be the See TO YOUR NAME, page 5 it a shot-- so don’t expect too star concerning the Apostles. It Christ is passed on to us. much!!” goes like this: “Not to us 0 Lord, Not to us, In 1978 Bishop Charles Gre- Look at all my trials and but to your name give the glory.” co celebrated the 60th anniversa- tribulations As an 18 & 19 year old teen- CHURCH TODAY ry of his ordination to the priest- Sinking in a gentle pool of wine. ager I regularly mowed the retired Volume XLVII, No. 6 • June 13, 2016 hood. The Mass was in the then Don’t disturb me now Bishop Greco’s lawn, and on oc- new (Our Lady of) Prompt Suc- I can see the answers casion drove him to his office at P. O. Box 7417 • Alexandria, LA 71303 cor Church, and the theme of his Till this evening is this morning St. Mary’s, which he had found- [email protected] 318-445-6424 sermon was based on Psalm 115: life is fine. ed in 1954. As a young seminar- “Not to us 0 Lord, Not to us, Always hoped that I’d be an ian I was spiritually moved by the Publisher: Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria But to your name give the glory.” Apostle framed motto behind the bishop’s Editor: Jeannie Petrus, ext. 255; [email protected] The bishop devoutly remind- Advertising: Joan Ferguson, ext. 264; [email protected] ed the priests gathered that they Circulation: Sandi Tarver, ext. 209; [email protected] owed their priesthood and good esteem and success to the Lord THE CHURCH TODAY (USPS 393-240) is published by the Catholic and to the church, and not to our Diocese of Alexandria, once a month, free of charge to members of own cleverness and charm and fi- the parishes in the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana. Out of diocese nesse. subscriptions are $20 a year. Bishop Greco possessed such a dignity and spoke with The office is located at 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. such sincerity that you could not Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, LA. POSTMASTER: Send ad- help but be moved to want to live dress changes to The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. Box 7417, Alexandria, and emulate his words, especially LA 71306 if you were aspiring to be a priest: “Not to us 0 Lord, Not to us, The CHURCH TODAY is a member of the Catholic Press Association. but to your name give the glory.” Website: www.diocesealex.org Even today, almost 40 years To receive a free subscription, call 318-445-6424, ext 255 or e-mail later, we should not take his ad- [email protected] monition too lightly because it’s JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 5 Woman from Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches still missing Family begs others to pray fervently to bring their daughter back home

By Jeannie Petrus toches March 31 to embark on the same day to report the disap- CT editor “trip of her dreams” to the Grand pearance of her daughter to the Canyon. authorities. That night around 7 Rosa and Alejandro “Alex” After several days of visit- p.m., the mortified couple em- Zacarias, whose 22-year-old ing the tourist sites in the area, barked on the 20-hour drive from daughter Diana has been missing her trip was coming to an end and Louisiana to Arizona to look for since April 2, are asking for fer- her flight was scheduled to leave their daughter. vent prayers to bring their daugh- at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. They discovered that Diana ter back home. She never arrived at the airport. had never checked in with the The Zacarias are parshioners Earlier that morning, Zacha- airline and never changed the res- of the Basilica of the Immaculate rias wanted to return to visit a few ervation. Authorities traced her Conception in Natchitoches. A more sites at the Grand Canyon. cell phone and began an intense large group of parishioners gath- The mother reminded her that she search and rescue operation by ered June 7 at the Basilica to pray had to be on time at the airport for land and air April 3 focusing in a Rosary with the family. her departure at 5:30 p.m. the area where her cell signal was Originally from Micho- Records show she reached last recorded. acan, Mexico, Alex described the South Rim of the Grand Can- DIANA ZACARIAS, a 22-year-old engineering student from Northwestern In the meantime, the parents his daughter as quiet, studious, yon that day and made two trans- State University and a parishioner at the Basilica of the Immaculate Concep- rented a helicopter to search by and a perfectionist. Zacarias actions with her credit card: one tion in Natchitoches has been been missing since April 2, while she was on a air, circulated “missing” posters, was a junior industrial engineer- to pay Arizona Shuttle for a ride trip to the Grand Canyon. and searched for her at the edge ing student at the Northwestern to go to the Grand Canyon at 7:45 of the Grand Canyon, screaming State University in Natchitoches, a.m. and another at the park’s her name all week long. where she won recognition for store where she bought a t-shirt. your way to the airport?” wrote tried to call her to check out the It’s been more than two her academic excellence. She took photos and video her mother via text message. new plans, they were not able to months now since the disap- “My daughter is an angel, al- of the sites that morning and “No, I am not going,” was reach her. All the calls were going pearance of Diana and there have ways at home with us. She was a posted a new profile picture on the reply without giving any ex- to the voicemail. been no leads and no clues. very quiet girl. She did not have Facebook. planation. “We thought that the battery Trish Miller, a friend of the much of social life, always very Later that day, according to At that moment, her parents of her phone had died. On Sun- family, has set up a GoFundMe. studious. She got straight A’s in an Arizona newspaper article, her thought that perhaps she had day, we were waiting for her mes- com account to help the family in college,” said her father. mother texted her. changed her plans and decided to sage, and nothing,” said Alex. their search Diana departed from Natchi- “Dianita, are you already on stay a few more days. When they They called the park that The family asks for prayers. To your name give the glory Continued from page 4 say Mass in broken English! No, Trump may or may not make a Look, I went to the seminary Lastly, Bishop Herzog will it’s true, we don’t have to be the good president, but one thing is 39 years ago - and I can tell you be submitting his resignation ther Humphries can say Mass in same. It’s not about us anyway. for sure: we don’t need any Don- from that long experience the next year so no matter whether Latin, while Father Ferguson can And my last point - Donald ald Trump’s in the priesthood! people do not demand very much you have experienced his bless- By that I mean- and it might be of us- they really don’t. A little ing or his wrath it doesn’t really the only really valuable advice I patience, basic kindness, at least matter. So I have nothing to gain offer: pretending like we care- as Craig or lose by saying this- but person- People will forget 90% of Scott says, it ain’t rocket science! ally I would like to offer a tribute what you say, 95% of what you It’s just basic manners! And look, to Bishop Herzog - you have been teach and 99% what you preach it doesn’t really matter how many a priest’s Bishop for us. Your - but they will never forget how vacations we take or breviaries reign has been sort of a soft des- you make them feel. we miss or mistakes we make potism. You have left us alone, We need to try with all our - you treat people like they mat- but you fully expect us to do our might, not to be sharp with peo- ter and they will not forget it and jobs - and there is heck to pay if ple, not to be bullies and at all they will always remember how we do not! You did not have to be times to give people permission important you made them feel. the Pastor of every parish. I think to bother us. - most of us have flourished under this approach, and I want to ac- knowledge and thank you Bishop Herzog. FERGUSON’S It is truly not about us. We do not all have to be the same. 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Deacon William Travis Appointed parish ministry at St. Clergy Assignments Martin Church, Lecompte Effective June 29, 2016

Pastoral Administrators

Rev. Blake Deshautelle, Rev. William Gearheard, Rev. Stephen Soares, Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Minor Basilica of the Immaculate OL of Lourdes, Fifth Ward OL of Lourdes, Winnfield Conception, Natchitoches St. Martin of Tours, Belledeau and Hispanic Ministry

FATHER AND SON. Deacon William Travis has been assigned parish ministry at St. Martin Church in Lecompte, which is actually the parish where his son, Father Adam Travis is the pastor. For the first time in the history of the Diocese of Alexandria, father and son will be serving together as Pastor and Deacon of a parish. “I’m thankful to have the help of a deacon,” said Father Rev. Jose Pallipurath Rev. Rusty Rabalais, Rev. Irion St. Romain Adam Travis. “The fact that he is also my dad is a special blessing.” Pictured Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator above is Deacon William Travis, Bishop Ronald Herzog, and Father Adam OL of Sorrows, Moreauville & St. Genevieve, Brouillette & OLPS, Mansura and Travis. Pastor: Sacred Heart, Moreauville Pastor: St. Joseph, Marksville Pastor: St. Paul, Mansura Parochial Vicars

Rev. Brian Seiler Rev. Thomas Paul Rev. Abraham Palakkattuchira Rev. David Braquet Rev. Taylor Reynolds Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Minor Basilica of the Immaculate St. Joseph Church, Marksville St. Joseph, Marksville St. Rita Church, Alexandria St. Rita Church, Alexandria Conception, Natchitoches Sacramental minister: Sacramental assistance: Relieved of Menard chaplain; St. Genevieve, Brouillette Radio Maria Serve in Diocesan Tribunal 1 year JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 7 Pastors

Rev. Silverino Kwebuza, Pastor Rev. Kenneth Obiekwe, Pastor Rev. Christian Ogbonna, Pastor Rev. Binochan Pallipparambil, Rev. Kurian Zachariah, Pastor St. Joseph, Colfax & its 1 mission St. Louis Church, Glenmora St. John the Baptist, Cloutierville Pastor St. Mary Church, Jena St. Margaret, Boyce & its 2 missions and its 2 missions and its 2 missions Sts. Francis & Anne Church, Kolin and its 1 mission

Rev. Martin Laird, Pastor Rev. Rickey Gremillion, Pastor Rev. Charles Ray, Pastor Rev. Wade DeCoste, Pastor Rev. Bartholomew Ibe, Pastor Mater Dolorosa Church Immaculate Heart of Mary, Tioga St. Augustine Church, Isle Brevelle St. John Baptist Church, Deville Church of the Little Flower, Plaucheville and present diocesan assignments Relieved of LSU-A chaplain and its 2 missions Evergreen

Rev. Peter Kuligowski, Pastor Rev. Kenneth Michiels, Pastor Rev. James Ferguson, Rector Rev. George Krosfield, Pastor Rev. John O’Brien, Pastor St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph St. Michael the Archangel Church, St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anthony of Padua Church, and its 1 mission Leesville Alexandria & Tribunal Office Dupont Natchitoches Other Assignments

Rev. Edwin Rodriguez-Hernandez Rev. Ryan Humphries, Pastor Pastor, St. Alphonsus, Hessmer St. Edward Church, Tallulah Sacramental minister, LSU-A Pastoral administrator pro tem student center St. Patrick Church, Ferriday Rev. Joy Antony Rev. Dan Cook Rev. Paul Kunnumpuram and its 1 mission (for 1 year) Chaplain at St. Frances Cabrini Hos- Sacramental minister: St. Cyril & St. Granted one-year medical leave of pital; in addition to Director, Office of Margaret Mary. Parochial Vicar: nurs- absence; while retaining assignment Religious Formation and Training ing homes; chaplain: Manna House as pastor of St. Patrick, Ferriday PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY JUNE 13, 2016

Derek Ducote Daniel Hart Gus “Dutch” Voltz 3 seminarians to be ordained deacons on July 9 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Diocese of Alexandria semi- Daniel Hart He attended Our Lady of narians Derek Ducote, Daniel Daniel Jude Hart, the son of Prompt Succor School and gradu- Hart, and Gus “Dutch” Voltz will Johnnie and Timothy Hart, is a ated from Holy Savior Menard be ordained as deacons on Satur- parishioner of St Martin Church Central High School in 1970. day, July 9 at 10 a.m. at St. Fran- in Lecompte. He attended St. After graduation he attended MASTER OF DIVINITY. Deacon John Wiltse was one of 12 graduates cis Xavier Cathedral. The public Frances Cabrini Elementary Northwestern State University in to receive the Master of Divinity degree May 14 from the Pontifical Col- is invited. School and graduated from Holy Natchitoches and in 1974 he re- lege Josephinum. Members of the graduating class of 2015 numbering Following the ordination Savior Menard Central High ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree 49 students from 23 diocese inn the United States, were awarded de- Mass, a reception will be held in School in 2009. from LSU in Baton Rouge. grees from the College of Liberal Arts, Pre-theology Progam or School Xavier Hall. After graduation he attended Later, he received a law de- of Theology, and thereby became alumni of the only pontifical semi- Louisiana State University in Al- gree from Loyola University nary outside of Italy. This past weekend, June 11, Deacon Wiltse was Derek Ducote exandria for a year before enter- in New Orleans and practiced ordained to the priesthood at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. (Editorial Derek Ducote and his paring seminary at St Joseph Semi- law in Alexandria for more than note: the Church Today went to the printer before June 11, therefore ents Kelly and Chris Ducote, are nary College in Covington. There 30 years. For several years, he coverage of his ordination will not be covered until the July issue.) members of St. Francis Xavier he completed three years of stud- served as an advocate and auditor Cathedral in Alexandria. ies in philosophy. for the Diocesan Tribunal. After attending St. Frances From 2013-2016, Hart at- In 2011, Voltz entered Notre Cabrini School and graduating tended the Pontifical North Amer- Dame Seminary in New Orleans. from Holy Savior Menard Central ican College in Rome and has He has completed two years of Seminarian Burses High School in 2001, he entered completed three years of studies studies in philosophy and three seminary at St. Joseph Seminary in Theology at the University of years of studies in Theology. May Donations College in St. Benedict, La. Four Santa Croce. He was a member of the Ser- years later, he graduated from St. He is an Eagle Scout of ra Club of Central Louisiana and Joseph Seminary with a B.A. in Troop 6 in Alexandria and is a the Knights of Columbus. He has Knights of Columbus Council 9217 ...... $25.00 Philosophy. member of the Knights of Colum- worked with non-prophet orga- Father Adrian L. Molenschot Burse But shortly after graduation, bus in Lecompte Council 12103. nizations including Caring Peo- Derek stepped out of formation His hobbies include photography, ples Free Pharmacy (now Health Mrs. Rodrick Broussard...... $50.00 for a few years to better discern cooking, and biking. Worx), the Exchange Club, St. Monsignor Milburn Broussard Burse his vocation. During his 8-year Vincent de Paul, and St. Mary’s Father Peter Kuligowski ...... $50.00 hiatus from formation, he worked Dutch Voltz Residential School and taught Father Peter Kuligowski Burse for a law firm in Baton Rouge for Gus “Dutch” Aloysius Voltz CCD and RCIA at Our Lady of Bayou Chateau Nursing Center...... $100.00 a year and taught for seven years III, son of Kathleen Voltz and the Prompt Succor in Alexandria. Floyd J. LaCour, Sr. Burse in the classroom, -- five of those late Gus A. Voltz Jr., is a lifelong His hobbies include photog- Tri-Community Nursing Center...... $100.00 seven years at Holy Savior Men- resident of Alexandria. raphy, hunting, and flying. Floyd J. LaCour, Sr. Burse ard. In early 2013, he returned to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller ...... $200.00 the seminary, this time at Notre Now you can publicly congratulate our new priest (Father John Wiltse) and Father Daniel Corkery Burse Dame Seminary in New Orleans. our new deacons (Derek Ducote, Daniel Hart, and Dutch Voltz) with a Mr. Dwight E. Beridon ...... $250.00 In the summer of 2014, he in- Msgr. John Timmermans Burse terned with Father Ron Mathews at St. Edward Catholic Church in Congratulatory Ad in the Church Today! Mr. Dwight E. Beridon ...... $250.00 Tallulah. In the summer of 2015, Special prices start at only $30 for a small (4 in. X 2 in.) ad Harold and Lillie Beridon Burse he attended a Spanish immersion program outside of the diocese, Call Joan Ferguson today at 318-445-6424, ext 264 Total...... $1,025.00 and then interned for six weeks or email her at [email protected] with Father. Craig Scott at St. Donations to Seminarian Burses should be sent to: Rita Catholic Church in Alexan- Deadline is Thursday, July 7 Diocese of Alexandria Chancery Office dria. P.O Box 7417 • Alexandria, LA 71306-0417 JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 9

2016 Priest Anniversaries Diocese of Alexandria Rev. Terry E. Allen June 3, 1961 55 years Rev. James Roy June 3, 1961 55 years Rev. John Paul Kunnumpuram May 6,1976 40 years Rev. Pedro Sierra Posada June 29, 1976 40 Years Rev. Jacob Thomas October 21, 1976 40 years Rev. Jack Michalchuk May 26, 1991 25 years Rev. Kenneth Michiels June 1. 1991 25 years Rev. Michael Craig Scott June 1, 1996 20 years Rev. Stephen Brandow June 1, 1996 20 years Rev. John O’Brien June 14, 1996 20 years Rev. Peter Faulk June 3, 2006 10 years

Native son of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bunkie is ordained to Dominican priesthood

Eleven friars of the Province in Cincinnati, Ohio. He then con- Noia, O.P., adjunct secretary of of St. Joseph were ordained May tinued his studies at the Domini- the Congregation for the Doctrine 21 in the Basilica of the National can House of Studies in Washing- of the Faith. Father Bertrand will Shrine of the Immaculate Con- ton, DC. Following his Solemn engage in various ministries for ception in Washington, D.C. as Profession and ordination to the the summer, and then will return new Dominican priests. diaconate, he was ordained May to Washington to complete his The former Adam Lemoine, 21 by Archbishop Augustine Di studies. from St. Anthony of Padua parish in Bunkie was one of the eleven ordained and will take on the name Father Louis Bertrand Lemoine, O.P. Father Bertrand is the son of Ralph and Cindy Lemoine. He grew up in Bunkie where he attended St. Anthony of Padua Church and grade school. Follow- ing high school, he began studies for the priesthood at the Pontifi- cal College Josephinum, where Father Louis Bertrand Lemoine, O.P. (formerly Adam Lemoine of he studied for four years. After Bunkie) was ordained a Dominican priest May 21 at the National Shrine of the his studies at the Josephinum, he Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. entered the Dominican novitiate

ATTENDING THE ORDINATION. Rev. Scott Chemino, vicar general for Louis Lowrey, M.A. the Diocese of Alexandria and pastor of St. Anthony Church in Bunkie; and Licensed Professional Counselor Petrus Rev. Taylor Reynolds, a priest for the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist FEED & SEED Diocese of Alexandria and former 2914 N. Bolton Ave. member of St. Anthony parish, attended the 9:30 a.m. ordination Mass Offices located at 207 Church Street, Natchitoches Alexandria, LA along with Father Bertrand’s parents (318) 332-8422 • [email protected] Best selection of Ralph and Cindy Lemoine. Mail: 109 Royal Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 442-2325 vegetable garden plants! PAGE 10 CHURCH TODAY JUNE 13, 2016 Sister Romaine Bell celebrates 80 years of Consecrated Life

Sister Mary Romaine Bell, year later, Mary Romaine fol- a teacher at Our Lady of Prompt lowed in her sister’s footsteps and Succor in Alexandria for 31 years, joined the congregation at the age Anniversaries of Other is celebrating her 80th anniversa- of 16. Sisters who have ry of consecrated life as a Sister “When I was in Grade 6 pre- Served in the Diocese of Divine Providence (CDP). paring for First Communion, Sis- Sister Romaine has two oth- ter Rose told us that when we re- er familial sisters who are also ceive Jesus, we should ask Jesus Sisters of Charity CDPs, and are also celebrating for something special,” recalled of the Incarnate Word significant anniversaries this year. Sister Romaine. Houston, Texas (CCVI) Sister Ann Linda Bell, CDP “One of us asked her what is celebrating her 81st anniversa- she had asked for. She said, ‘I • Sister Mary Tobin, CCVI ry this year; Sister Mary Romaine asked Jesus to make me a Sister.’ St. Frances Cabrini Hospital is celebrating her 80th anniver- “Right then I decided that 60 years of Consecrated Life sary; and Sister Mary Jane Bell is was what I would ask – I never • Sister Yvonne Pratka, CCVI celebrating her 75th anniversary changed my mind. Every time I St. Frances Cabrini Hospital -- bringing a combined total of received Jesus, I would ask Him 60 years of Consecrated Life 236 years of service to the con- again and again to make me a Sis- • Sister Katrina LeGrand, CCVI gregation! ter. And here I am 80 years later.” Children’s Orphanage The three sisters were born Sister Romaine Taught first & St. Frances Cabrini School and raised in Broussard, La dur- through Fourth grades for 69 50 years of Consecrated Life ing the Great Depression to years in schools located in Loui- • Sister Celeste Trahan, CCVI French-Canadians Paul and Car- siana, Oklahoma and Texas. St. Frances Cabrini Hospital melite Bell. The girls grew up Thirty-one of those years 50 years of Consecrated Life speaking French and did not learn were teaching at Our Lady of SISTER ROMAINE BELL CELEBRATES 80 YEARS OF CONSECRATED English until they started school. Prompt Succor in Alexandria, LIFE. Sister Romaine, now 98, was only 16 years old when she entered the Sisters of Though staunch Catholics, where she taught grades 1 and 2, convent of the Congregation of Divine Providence (CDP). She spent --- years Divine Providence, the Bells could not afford tuition singing, and religion. teaching at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School in Alexandria. San Antonio, Texas (CDP) for the Catholic school, so their She also served a stint as children (six girls and one boy) principal. • Sister Romaine Bell, CDP first attended public school but “I was principal for three without knowing how to read. handmade craft items that she Our Lady of Prompt Succor eventually were taught by the years and I was perfectly miser- She retired from teaching sells. School in Alexandria Sisters of Divine Providence, able,” she said. in the classroom at Prompt Suc- “This is my ministry now, 80 years of Consecrated Life who were a major influence in Happily, she returned to cor School in 2003 and moved to along with prayer and enjoying • Sister Pat Kimball, CDP the lives of the three who joined teaching in classrooms again. San Antonio, where she now lives God’s great goodness,” she said. Our Lady of Prompt Succor the congregation after graduating “I loved the children and I with the other retired sisters in “I couldn’t be more thankful to School in Alexandria from high school. liked to work with them,” she McCullough Hall. God for all the blessings he has 60 years of Consecrated Life Her oldest sister, Ann Linda, said, noting that none of them in Today, at the age of 98, she granted me.” was the first to join the order. One her care ever left the first grade stays busy these days creating

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Eighteen years ago, Alex mission June 24-26. The mission says, when he began looking ensured continuity of teachings. Jones was the charismatic preach- is free and open to the public. at early Christian worship with It took a two-year journey during er of a thriving black independent “It was never about going a congregational study group. which he sought help from other Pentecostal congregation, Mara- to heaven or knowing the Lord. That led to a reading of the early Catholic converts, but after he natha Christian Church in Detroit. Those things were accomplished church fathers, including St. Ig- saw what he needed to do, “it was Today, he still preaches, but while I was in the Pentecostal natius of Antioch, a friend of the clear as a bell,” he says. as an ordained Roman Catholic church. It was simply coming apostle John, and St. Clement of Jones joined the church in deacon. into the fullness of the Christian Rome, the third successor to St. 2000. His wife, family members Jones doesn’t like to use the faith.” Peter as head of the church. and 54 of his church’s members word “convert” when it comes Indeed, Jones says he’s still “I wasn’t looking for truth,” followed. Some of those people to his experience, but his story often asked why he would want he says. “But I saw the continu- have “returned to their Pentecos- makes him one of the Catholic to be Catholic. ity from the apostles to the church tal roots,” he says, but many have church’s rarer flowers – a black “No one wants to be Catho- today, and that necessitated a fur- remained. evangelical Protestant who has lic where I come from. Not even ther look.” He now is a deacon for St. wholeheartedly embraced the Catholics,” he says with a laugh. As he continued to pursue his Suzanne/Our Lady Gate of Heav- faith. “It was almost like you were leav- questions, he instituted a Liturgy en Catholic community, two con- “There is spiritual conver- ing Christianity.” of the Word and a Liturgy of the gregations that share one priest. sion and ecclesial conversion. I Jones says his journey is one Eucharist on Easter Sunday. He He also has written a book was the latter. I was a Christian from which the church – which took the Bible from front and cen- and produced a documentary before I became Catholic,” says has 130 million Catholics in Afri- ter on the Communion table as it about his experiences and speaks Jones. ca but only 24,000 blacks among morphed into an altar. at Catholic events nationwide. Jones will speak at St. John his Detroit diocese’s 1.3 million He began to see that as a For more information, go to the Baptist Catholic Church in members – can learn. pastor, he was missing apostolic his website at www.alexjones- Cloutierville during a three-day His conversion began, he succession and a hierarchy that ministries.com Deacon Alex C. Jones Three-Day Mission: June 24-26 St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 423 Hwy 495, Cloutierville Celebrating its 200 year anniversary!

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Class of 2016 Graduates

ST. JULIANA HONORS GRADUATES. During Mass on Sunday, May 15 at St. Juliana Catho- St. Mary’s Class of 2016. Thirty-one students from St. Mary’s School in Natchitoches gradu- lic Church in Alexandria, 2016 graduates received a monetary gift from the Knights of Peter ated May 9 in the school gym. Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court #268. Pictured are (Pineville HS), (Pineville HS), (Peabody Magnet HS), Father Remi (pastor), (Peabody Magnet HS), (Alexandria Senior HS) and (Alexandria Senior High). Congratulations and best wishes to our graduates!

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL (Bunkie) KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION. Nine- teen kindergarten students recently advanced to the first grade at St. An- thony School in Bunkie.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA (Bunkie) 8TH GRADE GRADUATION. Nineteen students from St. Anthony of Padua School in Bunkie graduated from the 8th grade recently.

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ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION 8TH GRADE GRADUATION. Ten students from St. Mary’s Assumption School graduated from the 8th grade May 14 in Cot- ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL (Plaucheville) 2016 SENIOR CLASS. Sixteen students from St. Joseph High School in tonport. Plaucheville graduated May 11.

HOLY SAVIOR MENARD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Alexandria) SENIOR CLASS. Sixty-four students from Holy Savior Menard High School graduated May 10 at Guinn Auditorium on the cam- pus of Louisiana College.

PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY JUNE 13, 2016 Menard’s named 2016 Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year

By Lamar Gafford Taking over as the Lady The Town Talk Eagles’ unquestioned ace, went 21-3, posted a 1.60 A Just like she collected strike- d struck out 240 batters en outs and no-hitters this season, route to being named as the 2016 the awards continue to pile up for All-Cenla MVP. also smacked eight hom s and ard right-handed drove in 32 runs. pitcher was named as the 2016 “ was awe- Louisiana Gatorade Player of the some, ach Michelle Year in softball June 2, after lead- Morris said. “She controlled ing the Lady Eagles to the Class the game in the circle and was a 2A championship game for the home run hitter at the plate.” third straight season. The Ole Miss commit also She becomes the first Men- showed marked improvement ard player and the second Cen- from 2015, as she went 13-3 and tral Louisiana player to win the recorded a 0.80 ERA and 143 award. Pineville’s Kelee Grimes strikeouts, while taking All-Cenla won the award in 2008. and LSWA Class 2A All-State “It doesn’t seem real,” MVP honors. She finished that said. “This morning w I season with a remarkable post- MATHLETICS PROGRAM. Jo Tassin, principal at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, and Sarah Kramer of Kramer oke up from the messages on season run where she tossed two Funeral Homes, go online to check out the math program Mathletics. The new program will be implemented at OLPS my phone, it just seemed like a no-hitters, gave up just six hits this fall, thanks to the Hope Farrar Kramer Educational Trust of the Catholic Foundation of North Central Louisiana. dream. But it’s an honor and I and did not surrender a run, while just can’t thank my parents, team- winning the Most Outstanding mates, coaches and God enough Player of the Class 2A champion- Kramer Education Trust helps establish math program at OLPS for all they have done. ship game. The Hope Farrar Kramer pal at Our Lady of Prompt Succor mitted and judged on their merits Educational Trust of the Catholic School. “We believe that Mathlet- with grants awarded. Foundation of North Central Lou- ics is the program that will help The work of the Catholic isiana has awarded a grant to Our us achieve that goal.” Foundation of North Central Lady of Prompt Succor School The Hope Farrar Kramer Ed- Louisiana appears to be one of the establishing a Mathletics pro- ucational Trust was established in best kept secrets within the Dio- gram to enhance the mathematic 2004 and has contributed to many cese of Alexandria,” said Graham skills of the students in the first extra academic programs within Kramar. “The Foundation is an six grades of the school. the school system of the Diocese outstanding vehicle to establish The school will purchase the of Alexandria. These programs a living memorial for the benefit Mathletics program to be imple- are not in the school budgets, but of a specific need within the Dio- mented in the fall semester of the were funded through the trust. cese, in this case, education.” 2016-2017 school year. The requests for grants were For more information about “We haven been searching initiated through the leadership of the Foundation contact Joe He- for a program that will help our dedicated educators to do more bert, president of the Foundation, students build their math fluency for their students than their bud- at 318-487-9222. Menard pitcher earned the 2016 Louisiana Gatorade and skills,” said Jo Tassin, princi- gets allowed. Requests were sub- Player of the Year award June 2. (Photo by Kim Stalsby)

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HOLY CARDS Black ink etched holy cards with paper lace, circa 1900-1910 Centuries-old Catholic tradition may still be buried in musty boxes in closets today

By Jeannie Petrus prayer cards or Mass cards, is a History etched portraits on parchment and printed more than one billion CT editor centuries old tradition of the Cath- The first holy cards appeared were often decorated around the times. During World Ward II, olic Church. Holy cards are about in the early 15th century. Inspired edge with a bit of lace, paper lace, millions of cards featuring the A few years ago, I ran across the size of a playing card and bear by stunning paintings of Jesus or ribbon, or stuck onto a back- Head of Christ were distributed a box of religious articles my par- a religious image or saint on the and the saints, the early holy ing of lace. These were called de- through the USO by the Salvation ents had kept in their closet for front and a prayer, novena, or cards provided those who could votes dentelles in France. Army and the YMCA to members years. Amid all the rosaries and favorite bible verse on the back. not afford to own custom artwork In 1796, the invention of col- of the American armed forces sta- crucifixes scattered in the box, I They are used to commemorate a way to have their image of their or lithography made it possible to tioned overseas. During the Cold discovered a small plastic pouch special events such as First Com- patron saint. In those times, it reproduce colored images cheap- Ward, both Catholics and Protes- filled with the most treasured munion, Confirmation, or liturgi- was considered very important ly, leading to a much broader tants helped to popularize these holy cards in our family. cal seasons such as Christmas and to have an image of one’s patron circulation of the cards. An early cards, presenting “a united front The oldest card is dated Easter, or as gifts to honor special saint. center of their manufacture was against the menace of godless 1880, and depicts the Immaculate accomplishments such as getting The oldest surviving holy in Paris, where they were done in Communism.” Heart of Mary. Printed in Paris in good grades or winning the class- card is from 1423, probably from delicate pastel colors. By the 20th 1880, the prayer on the back is in room spelling bee. southern Germany, and depicts century, other centers of manu- Prayer & Teaching Aids French. The most treasured cards Today, prayer cards (“in me- Saint Christopher. It was made facture of holy cards included A great thing about a holy are those that belonged to my moriam cards”) are commonly from a cheap process called wood Belgium, Germany, and Italy. card is that it is not only a lovely mom and dad, and from April 21, distributed at funerals with a pic- cut and was hand-colored. The most popular of all holy keepsake or piece of art, but typi- 1963 when I made my First Com- ture and the name and date of the As time passed, engraved or cards is the Head of Christ, which cally is conveniently portable and munion at Our Lady of Prompt deceased on the front and a prayer etched cards were more common- comes from a 20th century art- can be carried with you in your Succor Church. on the back as a reminder to pray ly used. These holy cards were ist, Warner Sallman, who painted wallet or purse, by your bed or Holy cards, also known as for the deceased. typically handmade with black the original painting. It has been office space, to pick up and pray

Most Popular Holy Card: The Head of Christ, from the original painting by Warner Sallman. More than one billion copies have been St. Christopher card first appeared in distributed, mostly during the years 1423. Made from woodcutting and of WWII. handcolored.

Early lithograph holy cards first manufactured in Belgium, Germany, France and Italy were characterized by light pastel colors and continued use of paper lace around the edges. Circa 1890s-1900s. JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 17

Holy cards at Christmas, Easter and Etched and Paper Laced Holy Card (circa 1880s): This holy card Holy Cards of Angels, Saints, and Devotions: Perfect for distri- other liturgical seasons make great of the Blessed Mother was etched and paper laced. Printed in Paris around bution to CCD, RCIA, or on special feast days of saints, these holy cards are gifts. 1880, indicates it could be more than 130 years old. excellent tools for learning about angels, saints, Our Lady, special devotions, and novenas. at any time. attend Mass, join “societies” in A novena card has a special your parish, support your parish novena prayer on the back and is financially, avoid the occasion of especially handy to carry around sin, and practice daily devotion to with you for the nine days or nine Our Blessed Mother. The last one weeks as you pray the novena. says, “Remember: Death -- Judg- Prayer cards also serve as a ment -- Heaven -- Hell -- and you way to teach prayers to children will perserver unto the end.” or new Catholics. They are handy to distribute at CCD, RCIA, or Collecting after special Masses in your par- Collecting holy cards can ish to teach others about prayers, be a beautiful way to keep fam- saints, novenas, or special devo- ily keepsakes, so finding a way tions. to display and preserve the cards Once, between 1921 - 1939, is essential. An easy, inexpensive when Father Clement Innocent way is to place them in plastic Neudling was rector of the Cathe- photo album sheets or even base- dral, a mission was given by Rev. ball card holders. Remember to McCreary and Rev. Courtney. All always date the card on the back parishioners at St. Francis Xavier and indicate the event for which it Cathedral in Alexandria were giv- was received. en holy cards with this message: For more information about “Christians -- only one thing is holy cards, go to www.aquina- necessary: SAVE YOUR SOUL.” sandmore.com or look for two It then listed eight things that coffee-table books Holy Cards every Christian should do like and Patron Saints: A Feast of go regularly to confession and Holy Cards, both by Barbara Cal- On the back of this holy card, (distributed at St. On May 2, 1906, this holy card was given to “Eve- communion, say your prayers, amari and Sandra DiPasqua. Francis Xavier Cathedral between 1921-1939 af- line” (my grandmother) in remembrance of her First ter a mission was given by Rev. McCleary and Holy Communion. The text is in German. Rev. Courtney) are instructions for “Saving Your Soul,” -- the one thing necessary in this life. PAGE 18 CHURCH TODAY JUNE 13, 2016

ST. FRANCES CABRINI CHURCH (Alexandria) CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION. St. Frances Cabrini Church in Alexandria celebrated the NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Campti) Feast of Corpus Christi with a Eucha- MAY CROWNING. crowns the Blessed ristic Procession following the 9 a.m. Mother during the May Crowning celebration held May 8 Sunday Mass on May 29. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Campti.

NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY CCD YOUTH GROUP recently made a handmade altar in their classroom while studying about the importance of the altar and the function of each item used during Mass. The students de- ST. PETER CHURCH (Bordelonville) MAY CROWNING. St. Peter Church in signed, constructed and painted each item. Bordelonville held its May Crowning May 7.

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ST. RICHARD (Hickory Hill) MAY CROWNING. St. Richard in Hickory Hill celebrated May Crowning May 22 with their pastor Father Abraham Varghese.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES (Winnfield) MAY CROWNING. crowns the statue of the Blessed Mother May 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Winnfield. All of the children of the parish brought flowers. ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION (Cottonport) MAY CROWNING. St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic School in Cottonport held May Crowning May 6.

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The words of Jesus to St. Faustina: I desire to unite Myself with human souls; My great delight is to unite My- self with souls. Know, My daughter, that when I come to a human heart in Holy Communion, My hands are full of all kinds of graces which I want to give to the soul. But souls do not even pay any attention to Me; they leave Me to Myself and busy them- selves with other things. Oh, how sad I am that souls do not recognize Love! They treat Me as a dead object (Diary, 1385). JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 21 Romantic comedy or endorsement for euthanasia? Storyline of Me Before You goes from pro-life to endorsement of euthanasia

By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service MOVIE

(CNS) -- The folks behind the grand-scale weepie “Me Be- REVIEW fore You” (Warner Bros.) clearly intend their audience to come supportive of Will’s death wish. to the multiplex armed with an Lou is devastated, whisking Will abundant supply of tissues. Re- off to the tropics in an effort to grettably, though, any tears shed convince him that life is worth by viewers of faith will turn out living. Her mother, Josie (Saman- to be bitter ones. tha Spiro), calls Will’s plan mur- What begins as a charming der. love story with a strong pro-life Yet Will’s supportive but message veers off course toward smothering parents, Stephen a climactic endorsement of be- (Charles Dance) and Camilla havior no one committed to scrip- (Janet McTeer), are resigned to tural values can accept. That’s a losing their son. And the script pity, because director Thea Shar- ultimately puts an unmistakable rock’s adaptation of the 2012 seal of approval on Will’s blatant novel by Jojo Moyes (who wrote rejection of the gift of life. the screenplay) initially has a lot The Catechism of the Catho- going for it: an attractive, talented lic Church is crystal clear on this cast and a poignant Cinderella topic: “We are stewards, not own- story that tugs at the heartstrings. ers, of the life God has entrusted Louisa “Lou” Clark (Emilia to us. It is not ours to dispose of.” Clarke) is a vibrant 26-year-old ME BEFORE YOU. Despite her total lack of relevant experience, Lou Clark (Emilia Clarke) throws caution to the wind (2280) With an active movement with a single goal in life: to sup- by becoming caretaker and companion to wheelchair-bound local resident Will Traynor (Sam Claflin). Handsome, afoot to legalize so-called eutha- port her tight-knit family. Her wealthy and adventurous, Will was on top of the world until he was struck by a motorcycle in an accident that left him nasia, it’s as distressing as it is father, Bernard (Brendan Coyle), paralyzed from the neck down. A romantic drama quickly turns into a movie about euthanasia. The Catholic News surprising that a romantic drama is out of work, so it’s up to Lou Service classification is O -- morally offensive. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG-13 -- parents intended as popular entertainment to bring home the bacon in the strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.(CNS photo/Warner Bros.) should so flatly contradict that quaint English town they call fundamental truth. home. down. love, and Lou envisions their fu- Will admonishes Lou. “It’s actu- The film contains a positive Despite her total lack of rel- Now, two years later, he’s be- ture together. ally your duty to live it as fully as view of assisted suicide, implied evant experience, Lou throws come withdrawn, bitter, and cyni- So far so good. Lou’s sin- possible.” nonmarital sexual activity and a caution to the winds by becom- cal. Needless to say, Lou provides cere, tender devotion to Will is With all that to the film’s couple of profanities. The Catho- ing caretaker and companion a much-needed breath of fresh air. exemplary, reminding viewers credit, accordingly, it comes as a lic News Service classification to wheelchair-bound local resi- Slowly but surely, she wins her that life is to be cherished in ev- perplexing shock when Will, who is O -- morally offensive. The dent Will Traynor (Sam Claf- charge over with her quirky style ery circumstance -- all the more has already attempted suicide Motion Picture Association of lin). Handsome, wealthy and and appealing demeanor. so where disability has rendered once, persists in a plan to travel America rating is PG-13 -- par- adventurous, Will was on top of “I have become a whole new it vulnerable. to Switzerland where he can “die ents strongly cautioned. Some the world until he was struck by person because of you,” Will Some of the dialogue ex- with dignity” and no longer be a material may be inappropriate for a motorcycle in an accident that says. presses an equally positive out- burden to society. children under 13. left him paralyzed from the neck Predictably, the couple fall in look. “You only get one life,” Not everyone, of course, is PAGE 22 CHURCH TODAY JUNE 13, 2016

DIOCESAN BRIEFS

are available in the back of church or from the church office. • June 27-July 1: St. Joseph Church, Marksville. 9 a.m. - noon, for ages 5-13 years old, held at St. Joseph Church Hall. Cost is FREE. • July 11-15: Mary, Mother of Jesus, Woodworth 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., for Pre-K through 6th grade. Upper classes can attend as assistants to instructors. Cost is $12 a student of Avoyelles Public Char- per child. For more info, call 318-487-9894. ter School, was the recipient of the Catholic Daughters Graduat- • July 11-15: Church of the Little Flower, Evergreen ing High School Senior Scholarship. She is pictured receiving 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. for ages 4-16. The cost is FREE. The a student of Sacred Heart school in Moreau- her award with her parents and brother. Pictured from left to theme is “On a Mission.” Pick up a registration form in ville, was the recipient of the Catholic Daughters 8th grade right is Sue White, CDA Regent of Court Padre Pio #2141 of the back of church or call 318-346-2840. Scholarship. She is pictured with her mother, Kristie, receiving Cottonport, , Laurie Gauthier, Jacob Gauthier, • July 11-15 and July 18-22: St. Frances Cabrini her award. Pictured from left to right is Sue White, CDA regent and . School, Alexandria of Court Padre Pio #2141 of Cottonport; and her 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., for children ages 3 to 6th grade; $150 per mother, Kristie. child includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and activities like Support our Local water slides, games, crafts, movies, swimming, obstacle July 22-24: Worldwide Marriage Encounter Homeless Housing Resource Center course and more! The theme this year is “Year of Mercy.” Rekindle your love for another on a get-away weekend. A practical way to help the homeless is to support the What better way to celebrate the gift of your unique love renovation of the building at 1515 Jackson Street -- the fu- June 18: Marriage Enrichment than to make time to focus on each other and your marriage? ture site of the Virginia Soprano Housing Resource Center. Consider attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week- When renovations are completed, homeless will be able Please join us on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. in the end to renew those feelings you had during your first few to take showers, wash clothes, receive mail, make tele- Madonna Room at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church years together. The next two weekends are July 22-24 and phone calls, and receive case management or other sup- when Father Charlie Ray will give a marriage enrichment Oct 14-15 at the Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center in Baton port services all at this one location. Support the Housing talk on the “Mission of Marriage.” Childcare will be pro- Rouge. You can get more information or register online at Resource Center throughout June by: vided, free of charge, for all ages in the church nursery. LAMS-wwme.org or by calling 470-297-8560. • Eating at Wildwood Pizza on the corner of Jack- son St. and Texas Ave. in Alexandria on Tuesdays in June. June 19: Father’s Day 5K Fun Run Owner Gary Perkins has generously pledged to give 10% June 22-July 27: Eagles Basketball Camp of the profits on those days toward the renovation. Keep your kids active this summer with Holy Savior Me- Holy Savior Menard’s boys’ basketball team is host- • Buying chances on an I-Pad Mini to be given any- nard’s basketball team. Each Wednesday from June 22 ing a special Father’s Day 5k and Fun Run. The event will one holding a ticket whose numbers match the last three through July 27, kids ages 5 to 12 are invited to partici- be held Sunday, June 19. Registration begins at 12 noon picked in the Louisiana lottery each Wednesday night from pate in a special basketball clinic that will include skills at Menard’s Gym. Kids 5 and under run for FREE! Indi- July 13 through Sept. 28. That’s 12 chances to win per sessions, player evaluations, 5 on 5 games and basketball vidual runners cost $20 and Father & son/daughter com- ticket! (The CENLA Homeless Coalition will keep track contests. The cost to participate is $20 per child per ses- bos are $30 each. For more information, contact Menard of the winning numbers and tickets just in case you miss sion. For more information, contact Menard Boys’ head Boys’ head basketball coach, Brian Terwillinger at 860- you big night!) Tickets are $25/each and can be purchased basketball coach, Brian Terwillinger at 860-485-5347 or 485-5347 or [email protected]. by calling John R. Amos at 318-451-8042 or e-mailing [email protected]. [email protected]. He will deliver them to you. July 14-17: Women’s ACTS Retreat July 25-29 Summer Dance Camp Vacation Bible Schools Young dancers, entering Kindergarten through 6th grade, • June 13-17: St. Anthony, Bunkie A Women’s ACTS Retreat will be held July 14-17 are invited to attend a Summer Dance Camp July 25-29 at 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. for kids entering PreK - 4th grade. The at Maryhill Renewal Center. Registration is open to all Holy Savior Menard, sponsored by the Golden Eaglettes cost is FREE. To register call Karson Coulon at 318-305- church parishes. To register, call St. Joseph’s Church office and Emerald Eaglettes dancelines. The camp will be held 0667. at 318-253-7561 or stop by the office located at 141South from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily, with a final dance performance • June 13-17: Sacred Heart, Pineville Washington Street in Marksville to obtain a registration for parents on July 29 at 1 p.m. Extended daycare is avail- 8 a.m. - noon for kids entering K-6th. The cost is FREE. form. A $50 deposit is required when your completed reg- able until 4 p.m. for only $25 per day. Cost is $85. For • June 20-23: OL Lourdes, Fifth Ward istration form is returned to the office. This deposit will be more information or to register, email Sandy Oestriecher 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., for kids ages 5-10. Free. Registration forms applied toward the total payment of $175 due. at [email protected].

Pray Rosary outdoor every Thursday Brigitte Paul Kelso Insurance, LLC Brigitte Kelso Join St. Joseph Church in Owner/Agent Marksville every Thursday, at 2918 S. MacArthur Dr. 8:15 p.m. to pray the Rosary Alexandria, La. 71301 before an illuminated Rosary located outside on the grounds Phone: 318.448.2226 of the parish hall. In case of Fax: 318.448.2280 inclement weather, the Rosary [email protected] is prayed in the church. JUNE 13, 2016 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 23 June - July

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Illuminated Rosary Marriage Enrichment Father’s Day 5K Fun Run 8:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon St. Joseph Church, Our Lady of Prompt Holy Savior Menard High School, Alexandria Marksville Succor, Alexandria

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- St. Anthony of Padua, Bunkie

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11 12 13Illuminated Rosary 14 15 16 17 8:15 p.m. St. Joseph Church, Marksville Women’s ACTS Retreat -- Maryhill Renewal Center VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- Church of the Little Flower, Evergreen VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- St. Frances Cabrini, Alexandria (session 1) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL -- Mary, Mother of Jesus, Woodworth PRAY FOR FR. J. DESIMONE PRAY FOR FR. P. FAULK PRAY FOR FR. J. FERGUSON PRAY FOR FR. T. FEY PRAY FOR FR. R. GARRIONE PRAY FOR FR. W. GEARHEARD PRAY FOR FR. J. GOOTEE