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Extraordinary Synod of Bishops to be held Altar Servers Oct. 5-19 in Vatican City

A very “extraordinary” event for the Catholic Church will take place Oct. 5-19 in Vatican City. For 14 days, more than 250 representatives from around the world, each appointed by Pope Francis, will gather in Vatican City for the ‘Extraordinary’ General As- sembly of the Synod of Bishops to discuss topics related to the family and evangelization. An Ordinary General Assem- bly of the Synod of Bishops will fol- low in September 2015. See pgs. 2-3.

Servant House wins $10,000 as finalist in Lumen Christi Award

Servant House, a Catholic Charismatic House of Prayer founded by Aggie Neck and Donna Culotta in 1989 in Marksville, was named a finalist in the 37th annual Lumen Christi award. As a result, ALTAR SERVERS it was awarded $10,000 for future Larry Feldkamp, and are support of its ministry. Read more all altar servers at St. Frances Cabrini Church in about this prestigious award on Alexandria. Read more about the changing role of pg. 8. altar servers since the beginning of the Church. PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 ‘Extraordinary’ Synod of Bishops to be held Oct. 5-19 at Vatican 250 members worldwide will meet to discuss marriage and family issues

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien Catholic News Service

(CNS) -- The family under discussion when the extraordi- nary Synod of Bishops convenes at the Vatican Oct. 5 will bear little resemblance to the family of 50 or even 20 years ago. The blended and extended families created by high rates of divorce, remarriage and cohabita- tion -- along with the worldwide migration prompted by economic turmoil and war -- have com- bined to change forever the view of family as limited to a mother, father and their children. But children are still most likely to live in two-parent fami- lies in all countries except South Africa, according to the World Family Map 2014, a research project sponsored by the Bethes- da, Maryland-based nonprofit Child Trends and a variety of ed- ucational and nongovernmental institutions from across the globe. “The family is the core in- lowest rates of single parenthood. people without family ties of mar- 7 percent with parents who co- than 50 years ago, primarily be- stitution for child-rearing world- The report also found that riage, blood or adoption. Thirteen habit with unmarried partners, 6 cause of immigration. wide, and decades of research “although marriage rates for percent of “family households” percent with single fathers, and 3 In 1960, he said, the U.S. have shown that strong fami- adults aged 18-49 are declining in the U.S. -- defined as one in percent with grandparents and no population was 85 percent white, lies promote positive child out- worldwide, they remain high in which two members are related parent present. 10 percent black and 4 percent comes,” said Laura Lippman, co- Asia and the Middle East (be- by birth, marriage or adoption “Different families have dif- Hispanic. By 2060, according to director of the World Family Map tween 47 percent in Singapore -- are headed by women with no ferent child-rearing challenges Taylor, whites will make up 43 and senior program director for and 80 percent in Egypt), and are husband present, while 5 percent and needs, which means we are percent of the population, His- education at Child Trends. particularly low in Central/South of family households are headed no longer well-served by poli- panics 31 percent, blacks 13 per- The report, co-written by America.” by men, with no wife present. cies that assume most children cent, Asian-Americans 8 percent Lippman and W. Bradford Wil- The rate of cohabitation for In a report prepared for the will be raised by married-couple and other races or ethnicities 6 cox, an associate professor of adults aged 18-49 tops 30 percent Council on Contemporary Fami- families, especially ones where percent. sociology at the University of in some Central and South Amer- lies, based in Coral Gables, Flor- the mother stays home throughout “We were once a black and Virginia, found that “growing up ican countries and 20 percent in ida, Philip Cohen, a professor of the children’s early years,” Cohen white nation; now we’re a rain- with a single parent is especially some European nations, the report sociology at the University of said in the report. bow,” he said. common in sub-Saharan Africa, said. Maryland, found that the “typi- In his 2014 book, “The Next In addition, Taylor said, only in Central and South America, Data from the U.S. Census cal” American family that existed America: Boomers, Millennials one-fifth of the U.S. population and in several English-speaking Bureau’s 2012 American Com- in 1960, with a breadwinner- and the Looming Generational was made up of first- or second- Western countries.” munity Survey shows that only father married to a stay-at-home Showdown,” Paul Taylor, ex- generation immigrants in 1960. A One-fifth or more of children 48 percent of U.S. households mother, now only applies to 22 ecutive vice president at the Pew hundred years later, in 2060, first- in the United States, the United include a married couple and 34 percent of U.S. children today. Research Center, said the United or second-generation immigrants Kingdom, New Zealand and percent of households include Meanwhile, 23 percent of U.S. States also must deal with a vastly will make up 37 percent of the Canada live with only one parent, only one person or two or more children live with single mothers, different racial and ethnic makeup U.S. population, he said. while Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe have the world’s Brigitte Paul Kelso Insurance, LLC Like us on Facebook Brigitte Kelso Owner/Agent 2918 S. MacArthur Dr. Alexandria, La. 71301

Phone: 318.448.2226 Fax: 318.448.2280 Diocese of Alexandria [email protected] SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 3 ‘Extraordinary’ Synod of Bishops is a ‘big deal’ for the Church

A very “extraordinary” event for the Catholic Church will take Jesus, Mary and Joseph, place Oct. 5-19 in Vatican City. in you we contemplate For 14 days, more than 250 Sept. 28 is Worldwide the splendor of true love, representatives from around the to you we turn with trust. world, each appointed by Pope Day of Prayer for Synod Francis, will gather in Vatican Holy Family of Nazareth, City for the III Extraordinary Gen- eral Assembly of the Synod of grant that our families too October 2013 -- Pope Francis an- Bishops to discuss topics related may be places of communion and prayer, nounced that an Extraordinary Syn- to the family and evangelization. authentic schools of the Gospel od would be held in October 2014. An Ordinary General As- and small domestic Churches. sembly of the Synod of Bishop November 2013 -- Preparatory Document outlined the purpose of will follow in September 2015. Holy Family of Nazareth, both the Extraordinary and Ordinary may families never again What is a Synod of Bishops? General Assemblies, provided a ba- experience violence, rejection and division: sic catechesis on the Gospel of the may all who have been hurt or scandalized Family, and requested input from the A Synod (sin-uh-d) of Bish- find ready comfort and healing. world’s bishops on nine questions ops is an assembly of bishops about the current state of pastoral from around the world who as- care for marriages & families. sist the Holy Father by providing Holy Family of Nazareth, counsel on important questions may the approaching Synod of Bishops June 2014 -- Instrumentum Laboris facing the Church in a manner make us once more mindful (Instrument of Labor) Document con- that preserves the Church’s teach- of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, tained the results of the consultation ing and strengthens her internal and its beauty in God’s plan. achieved via the Preparatory Docu- discipline. ment’s questionnaire. This document A Synod of Bishops is called Jesus, Mary and Joseph, provides a substantive reflection on “Ordinary” if its topic is “for the graciously hear our prayer. the major challenges facing the fam- good of the universal Church” ily today, and outlines the topics that and seems to require the “learn- will be discussed at the Extraordinary ing, prudence and counsel” of all General Assembly. the world’s bishops. The one be- ‘Extraordinary” Synod ever held Who will be attending? pope appointed 26 synod fathers. ing held in September 2015 will since synods were reinstituted by More than 250 participants, Nonvoting members include October 5-19, 2014 -- III Extraor- be the 50th anniversary of the Pope Paul VI in 1965. Previous including 14 married couples 38 observers and 16 experts ap- dinary General Assembly of the creation of synods. ones were held in 1969 and 1985. from around the world, are ex- pointed by the pope. Many of the Synod of Bishops on the Family A Synod of Bishops is called pected to attend October’s ex- 38 observers and experts are lay What is the theme of the III Ex- will meet in Vatican City. “Extraordinary” when it is con- traordinary Synod of Bishops on and religious women and men ac- vened to deal with matters “which traordinary General Assembly the family. tive in family ministries and pas- October 4-25, 2015 -- Ordinary require a speedy solution” and of the Synod of Bishops? In addition to 114 presidents toral care, canon law and moral General Assembly of the Synod of which demand “immediate at- of national bishops’ conferences, theology. Bishops on the Familly will meet in tention for the good of the entire The theme will be: “The pas- 13 heads of Eastern Catholic For more information, go to www. Vatican City. Church.” The one being held toral challenges of the family in churches and 25 heads of Vatican usccb.org/issues-and-action/mar- Oct. 5-19, 2014, is only the third the context of evangelization.” congregations and councils, the riage-and-family/2014-2015. World Meeting of Families to be held in Philadelphia in 2015 Not to be confused with Extraordinary/Ordinary Synods; Pope may visit Philadephia in 2015

By Francis X. Rocca meeting as one of several relat- the ordinary synod will be en- plans for the world meeting. “I support families.” Catholic News Service ed events to follow the October riched,” the archbishop said. can’t imagine that any of the pre- Pope Francis is widely ex- 2014 extraordinary Synod of Pope Francis has said both senters won’t pay close attention pected to attend the Philadel- VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Bishops on the family, which will synods will consider, among other to what’s happening” in Rome. phia event, although Archbishop The World Meeting of Families prepare an agenda for the world- topics, the eligibility of divorced Archbishop Chaput said as Chaput noted that an official an- in Philadelphia Sept. 22-25, 2015 wide synod one year later. and civilly remarried Catholics to many as 15,000 people are ex- nouncement in that regard might will serve as a forum for debating Such events, including a receive Communion, whose pre- pected to take part in the meet- not come until well into 2015. issues on the agenda for the world January 2015 meeting in Rome dicament he has said exemplifies ing, whose program will be kept If the pope does attend, he said, Synod of Bishops at the Vatican with family and pro-life groups, a general need for mercy in the flexible to allow for topics that a “papal Mass could easily draw the following month, said the two will enable a debate on the syn- church today. emerge from the bishops’ discus- more than a million people.” archbishops responsible for plan- od’s agenda “at the international, “We’re bringing up all the sions at the Vatican this October. Among the other family-re- ning the Philadelphia event. global level,” Archbishop Paglia issues that would have appeared “But we haven’t approached lated events planned for the com- At a Sept. 16 briefing, Arch- said. “It is important that this text in the preparation documents for this as a part of the synod,” ing year, Pope Francis will meet bishop Vincenzo Paglia, presi- not remain an abstract text re- the synod as part of our reflec- Archbishop Chaput said. “It’s Sept. 28 with thousands of grand- dent of the Pontifical Council for served to some specialists.” tion,” said Archbishop Charles J. a celebration of family life, the parents and other elderly people. the Family, described the world “In this way, the debate at Chaput of Philadelphia, regarding Catholic church’s commitment to See related stories, pg. 20 PAGE 4 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

It has been good to get back the work of updating our diocesan lief for our affected brothers and into the flow of things. Most website has now been completed. sister in the Middle East. Money weekends I have been able to cel- Check it out. The new format for the collecton will be disbursed ebrate one Mass at the Cathedral ONE IN makes it much easier to use on for humanitarian need by Catho- and to accept invitations to other mobile devices. lic Relief Services (CRS) and events. THE We are delighted to have 11 other Catholic agencies work- It was a great joy to join LORD men enrolled in seminary forma- ing in partnership with the local the community at St. Juliana on Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog tion this fall. If you know a man Church. Please be generous Sept.14, the feast of the Exalta- Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria who might be a possible candi- Continue to be vigilant in the tion of the Holy Cross, honoring date for priestly service, please area of religious freedom. Our the Knights of St. Peter Claver. offer encouragement and provide rights are still in danger by unjust Following the Mass was a very us with his contact information. legislated or federal regulations. enjoyable luncheon. Thanks to always impressive to see so many pose for the medical community. Rarely a day goes by that we We dare not relax our efforts. Father Remi for the opportunity. judges and attorneys gathered in It is set for Saturday, Oct. 18, the do not hear of atrocities commit- Again, I sincerely thank you On Friday, Sept. 19, I was prayer. feast of St. Luke, at the Cathedral. ted against Christians, especially for your prayers and support dur- principal celebrant for the tra- In recent years we have al- Finally, we are beginning in the Middle East. They need our ing these past few months. Words ditional “Red Mass” asking the ternated with the Episcopal Dio- plans for the annual “Blue Mass” prayers and support. In addition cannot begin to express my great Lord’s blessing and wisdom to cese of Western Louisiana for for deceased members of those to our prayers, Archbishop Joseph gratitude. those in the legal profession. this annual celebration. I am also who devoted themselves to public Kurtz of Louisville and president May the Lord bless you. Thanks to Bishop Michael Duca looking forward to what is often safety responsibilities throughout of the USCCB, has asked us to of Shreveport for accepting the referred to as the “White Mass” Central Louisiana. participate in a special collection invitation to give the homily. It is which will serve a similar pur- I am pleased to announce that on Oct. 4-5 for humanitarian re- Through the power of prayer & love of others, we are never alone

By Mike Krokos, editor pray. I pray for you to stay strong chester, N.H., said during a me- The Criterion and to believe. I really feel I can morial Mass for Foley, we must touch you even in this darkness learn from his life. No one deserves to die like GUEST when I pray.” “Jim went back (into the war this. What the journalist’s life les- zone) again that we might open And no parents or family Editorial sons taught him -- and so many of our eyes,” Bishop Libasci said members should have to deal with us who doubt -- is that through the at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary the reality that the heinous and By Mike Krokos, editor power of prayer and the love of so Parish in Rochester, N.H., his barbaric way in which their loved The Criterion, Archdiocese of Indianapolis many we are never alone. family’s parish. “That we might one is taken from them is tempo- We cannot deny James Fol- indeed know how precious is this rarily available for a worldwide ey’s tragic death shows us there gift. May almighty God grant audience to view on YouTube. passion eventually led the pho- “I replayed that call hun- is grave evil in this world. But as peace to James and to all our Though we could turn this tojournalist overseas. In 2011, he dreds of times in my head -- my Bishop Peter A. Libasci of Man- fragile world.” into another debate about the pros was kidnapped on a Libyan bat- mother’s voice, the names of my and cons of technology and social tlefield and held captive in Tripoli friends, her knowledge of our sit- media, we will save that discus- for 44 days. uation, her absolute belief in the sion for another day. Foley found strength dur- power of prayer. She told me my For us, it is more important ing that dark time thanks to the friends had gathered to do any- CHURCH TODAY today to celebrate the life of a prayers he learned as a young thing they could to help. I knew I Volume XLV, No. 9 • September 22, 2014 journalist who developed a pas- man. wasn’t alone,” Foley wrote. sion for traveling to the world’s “I began to pray the rosary. It If you think about it, we’ve P. O. Box 7417 • Alexandria, LA 71303 trouble spots trying to expose the was what my mother and grand- all been there. Or know someone [email protected] 318-445-6424 suffering of innocent people and mother would have prayed,” he who’s been there. shining a light where there is so wrote in a piece published in Mar- A broken relationship. The Publisher: Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria much darkness. quette Magazine after his release. loss of a job. A life-threatening Editor: Jeannie Petrus, ext. 255; [email protected] And to remember a person “I said 10 Hail Marys between illness affecting us or someone Advertising: Joan Ferguson, ext. 264; [email protected] who wasn’t afraid to share how each Our Father. It took a long we love. When we or someone Circulation: Sandi Tarver, ext. 209; [email protected] the Catholic faith taught to him time, almost an hour to count 100 we know reaches the lowest of at a young age was a lifeline for Hail Marys off on my knuckles. lows in life, how often do we feel THE CHURCH TODAY (USPS 393-240) is published by the Catholic him, especially when he was held And it helped to keep my mind alone? Diocese of Alexandria, once a month, free of charge to members of captive. focused. Foley faced the challenge the parishes in the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana. Out of diocese James Foley, 40, a freelance “Clare (a fellow captive) and a second time after he was kid- subscriptions are $20 a year. journalist who graduated from I prayed together out loud. It felt napped in November 2012 while Marquette University in Mil- energizing to speak our weak- covering the civil war in Syria. The office is located at 4400 Coliseum Blvd., Alexandria, LA 71303. waukee, was killed on Aug. 19 nesses and hopes together, as if His family released a letter they Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, LA. POSTMASTER: Send by members of the Islamic State in a conversation with God, rather said James wrote to them while in address changes to The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. Box 7417, Alexan- in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes than silently and alone.” captivity. A fellow captive memo- dria, LA 71306 on the militants’ strongholds in A phone conversation he lat- rized the letter and shared it with northern Iraq. (Since then two er had with his mother, Diane Fol- the Foley family when he was re- The CHURCH TODAY is a member of the Catholic Press Association. other journalists have been killed ey, while he was still in captivity, leased in June. Website: www.diocesealex.org in the same way.) confirmed something else he felt: It reads in part: “I know you To receive a free subscription, call 318-445-6424, ext 255 By all accounts, Foley de- that prayers were being offered by are thinking of me and praying or e-mail [email protected] veloped a heart for social justice countless others for him and his for me. And I am so thankful. while attending Marquette. That fellow captors’ safe release. I feel you all especially when I SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 5 Why do we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Rosary in October? Our Lady of Victory helps Holy League win decisive Battle of Lepanto in 1571

By Jeannie Petrus convert souls that he retreated to CT editor a forest and prayed continuously for three days, during which time October is traditionally cel- St. Dominic experienced an ap- ebrated as the month of the Holy paration from the Blessed Virgin Rosary. Oct. 7 is the actual Feast Mary. She told him that the An- of the Holy Rosary in memory of gelic Psalter was the powerful the glorious and triumphant vic- weapon he should use to convert tory at the battle of Lepanto. That these souls. She instruced him on battle was a great military victory how to create the Rosary (more that proved without a doubt the like it is today). great power of the Rosary. After the apparition, he re- placed the Our Fathers with the Angelic Psalter, reconstructed the rosary beads from a string of 50 knots to a circle of three set of 5 decades each, and designated the groupings as Joyous Mysteries, Sorrowful Mysteries and Glori- ous Myteries. This design helped the peo- ple to better understand and to Early beginnings imitate the virtuous life of Jesus of the Holy Rosary Christ and Blessed Mary. The practice of praying on BATTLE OF LEPANTO. This 16th century painting by an unknown artist, shows the Battle of Lepanto on the Mediter- beads dates back to the 9th cen- ranean Sea near Greece. In the battle, the Holy League (a coaltion of Catholics) defeated the Ottoman Turks in 1571. The Battle of Lepanto tury (800s) when Irish monks It was the first time in history that an “impossible war” was won through the intercession of the Holy Rosary on Oct. 7, The Battle of Lepanto took used to recite and chant the 150 1571. Pope St. Pius V attributed the victory to Our Lady of Victory and made Oct. 7 the Feast of the Rosary. place on Oct. 7, 1571 when a fleet Psalms of the bible as a major of the Holy League, a coalition of part of their worship. southern European Catholic mari- People living near the mon- seemed a little troublesome. to signify a collection of prayers time states, decisively defeated asteries were drawn to this beau- Finally a thin rope of 50 which could be compared to a the main fleet of the Ottoman tiful and harmonious devotion, knots was used (prayed three bouquet of roses. Empire in five hours of fighting. and they became very eager to times made up the 150 prayers). The victory of the Holy League join in with the monks. In later year, the Irish monks St. Dominic prevented the previously “unstop- pable” Ottoman Empire from ex- But it was hard for the peo- traveled throughout Europe and Also in the 13th century panding further into Europe and ple to do this because the psalms bought this form of devotion with (1200s), St. Dominic founded the thus, halted Turkish supremacy in were hard to memorize and print- them. In some areas, people be- Dominican Order of Preachers. the Mediterranean. ed copies of the psalms were not gan to recite the “Angelic Salu- It’s mission (unlike other orders Pope St. Pius V and the Holy readily available. tation” (the first part of what we at that time) was to leave the cloi- League credited the victory to So instead, the people prayed now know as the “Hail Mary.” sured monastaries behind, and to the Virgin Mary, whose interces- the “Our Father” 150 times in The popularity of this prayer get out into the world and preach sion with God they had implored place of the psalms. soon led to the adoption of 50 the Gospel. for victory through the use of the As this devotion became in- Angelic Salutations being said on to write a series of Psalters, or He spent most of his life Rosary. creasingly popular, the people each knot on the prayer string. praises in honor of Jesus for each organizing the order and travel- It was the first time in history tried to think of ways to keep In the 13th century, Medieval interpretation of the psalms. ing the countryside where he that an “impossible war” was won track of their 150 prayers. At theologians began to interpret th In addition, 150 Psalters hon- preached against the Albigensian through the intercession of the first 150 pebbles were used to e 150 psalms as veiled mysteries oring Mary were also composed. heresy. Holy Rosary. put inside a small leather pouches about the life, death, and resur- These Psalters were referred to At one point he was so over- A member of the Holy to keep count. But that method rection of Christ. They began as “Rosariums” which was used come with anguish over how to League from Genoa, Gianandrea Doria, had kept a copy of the “miracuous” image of Our Lady of Gudalupe (1531) given to him by King Philip II of Spain in his ship’s state room during the bat- tle. Pope St. Pius V instituted a new Catholic feast day of Our Lady of Victory to commemorate the battle, which is now celebrat- ed by the Catholic Church on Oct. 7 as the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. PAGE 6 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Seminarian Class of 2014-15 Seminarian Burses August Donations

Knights of Columbus Council 9217...... $25.00 Father Adrian L. Molenschot Burse Dr. Joseph Landreneau...... $25.00 Mrs. Edna Rabalais Burse Deacon and Mrs. Rodrick B. Broussard...... $50.00 Monsignor Milburn Broussard Burse Dr. Joseph Landreneau...... $100.00 Monsignor Henry Beckers Burse Deacon Joseph Desimone Deacon Dale Meade Deacon Brian Seiler Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller ...... $200.00 Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum Father Daniel Corkery Burse

Total this month...... $400.00

A Seminary Burse is an invested sum of money, the interest of which is used in perpetuity to help fund the education of men to the priesthood. It may be named for anyone – bishop, priest, re- ligious, or lay person – by the original donor, and can be added to and allowed to grow.

Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse should be sent to the Diocese of Alexandria Chancery Office Austin Burns Luke LaFleur Justin Ward Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum Pontifical College Josephinum P.O Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306-0417

John Wiltse Derek Ducote Dutch Voltz Pontifical College Josephinum Notre Dame Seminary Notre Dame Seminary

Daniel Hart Thomas Kennedy Pontifical N.A. College, Rome St. Joseph Seminary SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 7

Bishops Herzog, Duca celebrate Red Mass

Bishop Ronald Herzog was the main celebrant and Bishop Michael Duca from Shreveport gave the hom- ily, for the Red Mass held Sept. 19 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. The Red Mass is a special Mass celebrated every other year in the diocese to request guidance from the Holy Spirit for all who seek jus- tice in the legal profession. The Red Mass originated in Europe during the Middle Ages, so called from the red robes that judges wore in the High Court of England.

Is it OK for Catholics to do the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge? Use of embryonic stem cells in ALS reserach prompts pro-lifers to question challenge

By Carol Zimmermann ALS Association had received poses any research involving the it is “possible to participate in the stem cells, which is against our Catholic News Service $88.5 million in donations from destruction of human embryos to ice bucket challenge and to do so pro-life stance,” he wrote. July 29-Aug. 26 compared to create stem cells. Adult stem cells, in a way that is morally accept- The archbishop urged partici- (CNS) -- The ALS Ice Buck- $2.6 million during the same time so called because they are derived able.” pants in the challenge to specify et Challenge, a major fundraising period a year ago. from living human beings, also “We have received questions how their donations should be effort that began this summer to Now with schools starting have promising scientific value on this project. Many people do used or to send their money to raise money to research a cure their new year, Catholic schools but do not require destruction of not realize that some of the re- charities that do not use embry- for amyotrophic lateral sclero- across the country have also con- an embryo. The reprogrammed search is done with embryonic onic stem cells in research. sis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, has sidered the challenge. But there stem cells can sometimes be used left many people scratching their has been some hesitation, partic- to replace damaged cells. heads. ularly after reports that the ALS Carrie Munk, a spokeswom- The challenge involves Association, which is researching an for the ALS Association, told dumping a bucket of ice water for a cure for the disease, uses CNS that the organization primar- on someone’s head and nominat- embryonic stem cells in some of ily funds adult stem cell research ing others to go through the same its research. and is at the end of funding one process within 24 hours or make Some dioceses have issued single embryonic study, which is a donation to the charity of one’s statements urging schools that funded by one specific donor. choice to support further research participate to send donations to She said that if someone “is to treat and cure ALS. The ALS other research organizations, uncomfortable with any type of Association, based in Washing- such as the John Paul II Medical research we do, they can restrict ton, is the largest organization Research Institute in Iowa City, their gift” stipulating that it not be researching the disease. Iowa, which does not use embry- used in the embryonic stem study The challenge went viral on onic stem cells in its research. or any stem cell research. social media. As of Aug. 26, the The Catholic Church op- An Aug. 20 statement from the Archdiocese of St. Louis points out: “There is no reason Catholics can’t participate” in the ice bucket challenge.” The key, however, is to ensure that dona- tions from participation are being utilized to support morally licit research.” The statement also explains the church’s stance against em- DEACON BRIAN SEILER TAKES THE ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE. bryonic stem cell research, say- Deacon Brian Seiler, an Alexandria seminarian attending the Pontifical Jo- ing it is “always morally objec- sephinum College in Columbus, Ohio, accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge tionable because a human person from his fellow seminarians. While the Ice Bucket Challenge has raised more must be destroyed to harvest his than $88 million for ALS, it has come to the attention of pro-life groups that or her stem cells.” the ALS Association is funding one study using embroyonic stem cells. The Similarly, New Orleans ALS has recommended ear-marking any donations for “non-embyonic stem Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond cell” studies. Archbishop Gregory Aymond has suggested supporting the John told archdiocesan priests and em- Paul II Medical Research Institute in Iowa City, Iowa, which is the same orga- ployees in an Aug. 13 email that nization Deacon Seiler pledged his support to in this video.. PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

TRAVELLING RELIC OF ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA. A first-class relic (piece of bone) of St. Kateri Tekakwitha was presented recently to the Diocese of Alexandria, the host of the 2015 National St. Kateri Tekakwitha Conference. Every year, at the end of one conference (this year held July 23-27 in Fargo, ND) the planning committee of one conference passes on the travelling relic to the next year’s conference planning committee. The 2015 National Tekakwitha Conference will be held July 22-26, 2015 in Alexandria, Louisiana. The first-class relic Servant House awarded $10,000 as finalist is on display at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Conference Center located on Hwy. 1 North (2225 North Bolton Ave.) in Alexandria. in Lumen Christi Award competition

Servant House, a Catholic Charismatic House of Prayer in Marksville, was recently named by Catholic Ex- tension as a finalist in the 37th annual Lumen Christi Award, and as a result, will receive $10,000 to further sup- port their outstanding ministry. Founded in 1989 by Aggie Neck and Donna Cullotta (pictured above), Servant House offers an emergency food pantry, a healing Mass once a month, a prison ministry, religious education, and an Inner Healing Ministry. Together, they have ministered to thousands of people over the past 25 years. In a letter to Bishop Ronald Herzog, Catholic Extension’s president Rev. John J. Wall wrote, “Thank you very much for your nomination of Servant House, whose work made a profound impression on each of us as well as on the judges.” The top award, however, went to the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (ICM) from the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, for their work in an impoverished community in the Rio Grande Valley near the U.S.-Mexico border. The Sisters discovered a community of immigrants in 2003 when they visited the area after a devasting tornado. The Sisters were shocked not only by the destruction, but also by the poverty. The Sisters decided to return to the area later and set up a mission. In just over 10 years, they transformed the area from a drug smuggling highway to a community of hope and faith. The Sisters will receive $25,000 for their ministry

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CELEBRATING THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY AT CABRINI. Father Chad Partain, pastor at St. Frances Cabrini Church, cuts a cake in honor of the birthday of Our Blessed Moth- er, Mary while students and parents from Cabrini School wait patiently for a piece. Each class made a banner for Mary, parents made a cupcake rosary, a student choir sang songs for Mary, and volunteers decorated the activity building for the birthday party, attended by about 120 people.

MATER DOLOROSA (Plaucheville) CONFIRMATION. Thirteen students from Mater Dolorosa Church in Plaucheville ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH (Ferriday) FIRST COMMUNION. Six were confirmed Sept. 10 by Father Scott Chemino, V.G.Pictured are (front row) students from St. Patrick Church in Ferriday made their First Communion on and Father Scott Chemino. Aug. 3. Pictured are Deacon Bill Shaidnagle, Back row: , Father Louis Sklar,

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USCCB Guidelines For Altar Servers

The following guidelines were prepared by the Bishops’ Com- mittee on the Liturgy and presented to the National Conference of Catholic Bishops for discussion at the June 1994 Special As- sembly on Thursday, June 16, 1994. The suggested guidelines have been edited to fit this space.

1. Although the ministry of altar server is reserved to lay men, the diocesan bishop may permit women and girls to also func- tion as servers in thediocese

2. No distinction should be made between the functions carried out in the sanctuary by men and boys and those carried out by women and girls.

3. The term “altar boys” should be replaced by “servers”. The term “server” should be used for those who carry out the func- tions of the instituted acolyte. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 4. Servers should be mature enough to understand their re- ALTAR BOYS (circa 1950). Altar sponsibilities and to carry them out well and with appropriate boys in Natchitoches process down reverence -- normally after First Communion. Church Street during a special event, holding candles and the processional cross. 5. Servers should receive proper formation before they begin to function. Servers should also receive appropriate guidance CATHEDRAL ALTAR BOYS (circa on maintaining proper decorum and attire when serving Mass 1939). Altar boys kneel facing the al- tar. The altar boys responded to all of and other functions. the priest prayers in Latin.

6. At least one server should assist the priest. On Sundays and CATHEDRAL ALTAR BOY (1953), other more important occasions, two or more servers should wearing a red cassock, white sur- plice, and a large red bow, carries the assist the priest. long red cappa magna (an ecclesias- tical vestment with a long train, worn 7. Servers should normally be vested. All servers should wear by cardinals and bishops) during a the same liturgical vesture. highly ceremonial Mass.

8. Servers carry the cross, the processional candles, hold the book for the priest celebrant when he is not at the altar, carry the incense and censer, present the bread, wine, and water to the priest during the preparation of the gifts or assist him when he receives the gifts from the people, wash the hands of the priest, assist the priest celebrant and deacon as necessary. When appropriate, a server may also ring a bell as a signal to the faithful.

9. Servers respond to the prayers and dialogues of the priest along with the congregation. They also join in singing the hymns and other chants of the liturgy.

10. Servers should be seated in a place from which they can easily assist the priest celebrant and deacon. The place next to the priest is normally reserved for the deacon. SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 11 From Altar Boys to Altar Servers Ministry of serving on the altar has long history of service to the Church

By Jeannie Petrus CT editor Can I be an For almost 1,800 years, the ministry of altar boys has Altar Server? brought about countless priestly vocations. • Do you love Jesus and know that Even today, the USCCB’s He is present in the Holy Eucharist? 2014 Survey of Ordinands to the Priesthood (prepared by CARA: • Have you received First Commu- Center for Applied Research in nion? the Apostolate) revealed a whop- ping 80 percent of the 365 ordi- • Do you attend Mass every Sunday nands to the priesthood who re- with your family? sponded to the survey said they were altar boys in their formative • Check with your parish priest about years. what else you need to do to become How did this ministry get an altar server. started and how has it changed over the years? Actually, there is no history permits the use of female altar written about altar boys or the use servers, it cannot force a pastor to of that name during the early days allow female servers in his parish. of the Church except for the word ALTAR BOYS AT CATHEDRAL (circa 1949). Twenty-two all-male altar boys are pictured in the undated photo with It is ultimately the choice of the acolyte. Father Teacle at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. For almost 1,800 years, serving on the altar was open to boys only. It’s pastor. The earliest mention of the been only 20 years (March 15, 1994) since girls were allowed to be altar servers. Today in 2014, (exactly 20 term came around 250 years af- years after female servers were ter the Resurrection of Jesus from first approved) the ministry of al- St. Tarcisius, who was a 12-year- whose chief duties are to carry what altar servers wore. In most demned the practice in his Encyc- tar servers is a thriving ministry old acolyte in the 3rd or 4th cen- candles in procession, to light the cases, the altar boys were always lical Allatae Sunt (On the Obser- among both boys and girls in the tury (circa 251 A.D). Because candles on the altar, and to assist pictured wearing red or black vance of Oriental Rites). Diocese of Alexandria. It is esti- there were no deacons present at the priest in saying the Holy Sac- cassocks and a white linen or lace When the issue resurfaced mated that between 300-500 altar a morning Mass, he was chosen rifice of the Mass. surplice over it. again in the 1970s and again in servers are active in the diocese, to take the communion bread to During the Renaissance pe- Historically, the role of altar the 1980s, the Vatican again con- of which an estimated 25 percent prisoners awaiting execution. riod (1600s), artists began paint- server has always been reserved demned female altar servers. are girls. Along the way, he was attacked ing sacred images of Mass cel- to males. The issue of having It was not until March 15, In some parishes, where the by a group of similar-aged boys ebrations and included altar boys female servers came up in the 1994 that the Vatican (Pope John pastor encourages the ministry, and killed. He is a patron saint of assisting the priest at Mass. Be- Church as early as 1755, when Paul II) officially allowed female there are as many as 30- 40 serv- altar boys. fore that time, no one really knew Pope Benedict XIV (14th) con- altar servers. While the Vatican ers. Training is usually provided In 9th century, at the Synod once a year (usually at the begin- of Mainz, a decree was passed ning of a new school year) and that “every priest should have a mentoring from older servers is cleric or boy to read the epistle common, as part of the training. or lesson, to answer him at Mass, “Altar serving is one of the and with whom he can chant the oldest, most venerable ministries psalms.” in the Church,” said Father Scott This is a clear indication for Chemino, vicar general and pastor the substitution of altar boys for at St. Anthony Church in Bunkie. minor clerics of acolyte dating “I have always encouraged boys back for more than 1,000 years. to participate in the ministry at Since this privilege was granted, every parish I’ve been a part of. I altar boys have had an active part was an altar boy, too, when I was in divine worship. younger, and I know that count- The ministry of acolyte was less priests have discerned a vo- instituted, by the Church, as a cation to the priesthood, that be- sacramental participation in the gan with their service as an altar order of deacon. As preparatory server.” steps to priesthood, an aspirant “I encourage young people to once passed through the minor consider serving as an altar serv- ranks of Holy Orders: Tonsure, er, and to sign up soon for train- Porter, Lector, Exorcist, and Aco- ing and participation in a ministry lyte. ST. RITA CHURCH (Alexandria) BACK TO SCHOOL BASH FOR ALTAR SERVERS. Twelve altar servers from filled with love of the Eucharist Acolyte, therefore, is the grades 4-6 from St. Rita Church attended the Back to School Bash Aug. 23 at Four Seasons Bowling Alley. The event and spiritual graces,” he added. highest of minor Orders, and invited all current altar servers as well as anyone interested in becoming a server. PAGE 12 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Fall Festivals

Sept. 20-21 St. Peter/St. Michael Fall Fair, Bordelonville Saturday: starts after 4 p.m. Mass Bingo, petting zoo, food, entertainment by Paul & Peter Band for street dance Sunday: starts after 9:30 a.m. Mass Coucon de Lait dinner, $9

Sept. 27 St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Family Picnic, Marksville Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (All activities are free!!) Music, space jumper, course with slide, face painting, games, duck pond, bingo, food, fun

Oct. 3-5 Holy Ghost Church/St. Richard Chapel, Marksville Friday: 7 p.m. -til; Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bingo, dinners for sale, cash raffle, games, country store 7 SETS OF TWINS AT ST. MARY ASSUMPTION SCHOOL (Cottonport). This year St. Mary Assumption School in Cottonport has seven sets of twins Oct. 4 Our Lady of Prompt Succor School Fall Festival, Alexandria enrolled! Pictured are (front row) Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Middle row: . Silent Auction, games, entertainment, talent show, food booths, face painting, Sweet Shop Back row: Oct. 10-12 St. Augustine Church Fall Fair, Isle Brevelle Friday: 6 p.m. -- Fish dinners available for sale Saturday: 8 a.m. -2 p.m. -- JROTC Drill Meet Saturday: 8 p.m. - midnight -- food, live music, games Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. -- Gumbo, hot tamales, meat pies, games and jumpers for the kids

Oct. 11-12 St. Joseph School Fall Fair, Plaucheville Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Jambalaya dinner, food, games, mechanical bull 7 p.m. dance (live band: Days of Decadence); LSU/Florida game will be on big screen TV Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. --- Silent Auction, games, food, live music by Sonny Kane

Oct. 17 St. Juliana Church Taste of Creole Night, Alexandria 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Creole food tasting (6-8 p.m.), followed by entertainment, raffle drawing, and door prizes Tickets are $12 per person

Oct. 18-19 Sacred Heart School Fall Fair, Moreauville Saturday: 7 a.m. - 5K Run, Fun Walk, $20; Life Share Blood Drive; 1 p.m. - Motorcycle Poker Run, $20; After 5 p.m. Mass, Catfish Dinner; 7 p.m. - Live music: Days of Decadence Sunday: starts after 9 a.m. Mass; Cochon de Lait dinner, Silent Auction, games, etc

Oct. 18-19 St. John the Baptist Church Fall Fest, Deville Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. A Taste of St. John * Washer Tournament on Saturday; BBQ dinner on Sunday ($9) Games, train ride, petting zoo, vendors and concessions

Oct. 25-26 St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria Saturday: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. -- gumbo, Halloween costume contest, bingo, games Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. -- Dinners for sale, games, white elephant sale

Nov. 1-2 St. Frances Cabrini Church Cabrini Fest, Alexandria Saturday: 9 a.m - 6 p.m. Xtreme Obstacle course run, pancake breakfast, games, food, bingo, silent auction Sunday: 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. BBQ chicken dinner

Nov. 8-9 Sts. Francis & Anne Church Autumn Fest, Kolin Saturday: starts at 8 a.m. 5K run/walk, games, crafts, plants, train for kids, lots of fair food, cooking contests, bingo Sunday: starts after 10:30 a.m. Mass SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 13

Two classes at Sacred Heart win awards from Avoyelles Wildlife Federation KINDERGARTEN CLASS WINS WILDLIFE AWARD. Ms. Barbara Lang’s Kindergar- 2ND GRADERS WIN WILDLIFE AWARD. Ms. Michelle Daigrepont’s 2nd grade class won ten class won first place (and a cash prize of $125) in the Avoyelles Wildlife Federation first place (and a cash prize of $125) in the Avoyelles Wildlife Federation contest. Dur- contest. During the 2013-2014 school year, Ms. Lang and assistant Mrs. Rachel Lem- ing the 2013-2014 school year, Ms. Daigrepont entered a scrapbook of the class gar- oine entered the class into the “habitat” category and helped the students make and den project, showing the students planting the garden, watering, weeding, harvesting hang bird houses, and squirrel feeders. The class decided to place their bird feeders cucumbers, and having a tasting party. The contest, sponsored by the Avoyelles Wildlife in the memorial garden on the SHS campus. As they go to recess daily they are amazed Federation, awards individuals and class groups for imporoving agriculture in their neigh- at the birds that feed in their project.The class prepared a scrap book showing the hous- borhood, school grounds, or in the wild. The class plans to use the cash prize for plant- es and feeders. Pictured are (front row) ing this year’s school garden. Pictured are (front row)

HOLY SAVIOR MENARD CELEBRATES 9/11 MEMORIAL. Hundreds of Menard students gathered outside before school on Sept. 11 for a brief prayer service in honor of the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001. Joined by local first responders, the group prayed for the lives that were lost that day, for the families that were torn apart, and for the future of the country. PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Healthy programs for healthy kids! OLPS starts 100-Mile Club for students Remember when you heard mornings (Monday,Wednesday, have at the school -- Fall Festi- your grandparents or great grand- & Friday) between 7:20 a.m. and val 5K Run, Trek for Tech, etc,” parents boasting about how they 7:45 a.m. she said. “We are hoping that the “had to WALK to school” -- “Every morning, I will meet 100-Mile Club will give our stu- sometimes embellishing it with the students at the track (on school dents the incentive to stay active, “through 3 feet of snow.” grounds) and I will keep track of not only at school, but to run with Students at Our Lady of the laps they run or walk,” she their family on the weekends.” Prompt Succor School may not said. “For every 25 miles that The campus track is one- be walking TO school anymore, they achieve, they will receive sixth of a mile. In the 25-minute but they will soon have the oppor- a prize. After reaching 25 miles, time period each morning, a stu- tunity to walk or run AT school -- they will receive the coveted 100- dent could easily run or walk the and it could be up to 100 miles. Mile Club t-shirt.” At the end of track at least once or twice. To On Oct. 20, OLPS students the year, after reaching 100 miles, reach 100 miles in the 40 weeks will begin a year-long 100-mile They will receive a gold medal. of the program (Oct. - May), trek on campus in an effort to be- Bartoe said the 100-Mile a student would have to run or come more physically active. Club was created to get the stu- walk 2.5 miles a week or a half According to Brandy Bartoe, dents moving and to become mile a day. PE teacher and coordinator of the more physically fit. To participate,students must program, the 100-Mile Club is “OLPS students have al- sign up and pay an $11 registra- a new club on campus that will ways shown an interest in run- tion fee by Oct. 15. The forms give students in grades 3-6, the ning, based on the large number will be available on the Prompt opportunity to walk or run three of participants in the runs we Succor Web Page. St. Joseph School resurrects football program

St. Joseph School in Plaucheville has resurrected its football program after almost a 10-year hiatus. According to Head Coach Marvin Guillot, the team is play- ing this year as a junior varsity team and then will soon compete as a varsity team. Members of the team are

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When the American Heart • A garden was created on the Association created a program school grounds to encourage stu- designed to encourage schools dents to get involved in healthy and businesses to go above edu- eating. The garden was also used cating their students, faculty and as a teaching tool for lessons in employees about healthy habits, science, math, English, and art. St. Anthony School in Bunkie de- • A recycling program was start- cided to participate. ed, to create an awareness of the After only one year of par- environment. Aluminum cans, ticipation, St. Anthony School paper, and plastics are collected was chosen as one of two schools regularly and turned into cash for in Central Louisiana to receive the school. the Fit Friendly Award from the • Students and faculty were pro- American Heart Association. vided with nutrition information Only three other businesses and healthy eating habits. in Central Louisiana received this • The St. Anthony cafeteria recognition. manager works closely with the Amy Sonnier, a wellness diocesan Child Nutrition office coach by profession, but also an to create healthy lunches with SAS parent and a member of the whole grain, protein, fruits and SAS Wellness Committee, said vegetables, and low fat dairy she is proud of the results of the products. program in only one year. • St. Anthony follows a strict “When a group of us started ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL (Bunkie) GARDEN. Third grade students at St. Anthony School in Bunkie gather around the tobacco-free policy for its staff this last year at St. Anthony, our garden they planted on campus. Students in all the grades participated in the garden project and teachers incorporated and teachers. goal was to strive for a reputation activities from the garden project into lesson plans. Sonnier said she applied for of being the “healthy school” on and received a Fit Friendly grant the block,” she said. “In only one last year, which helped to fund short year, I think the students, To create a healthy environ- • Every student spends 30 min- many schools have cut out recess some of the activities. faculty and staff have done an ment for the students, teachers utes a day in physical activ- altogether. “It’s been a great program excellent job of promoting an and staff, the Wellness Commit- ity. This may not seem like a lot, • Teachers were given pedom- for the students and teachers and awareness of healthy living.” tee started the following initia- but with more and more of each eters and encouraged to walk --- a we plan to continue it into the fu- tives: school day allotted to academics, day. ture,” said Sonnier.

St. Anthony School Well- ness Committee are (front row Louis Lowrey, M.A. kneeling) Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Back row: Amy Sonnier, Martha Coulon, Fr Charles Ray, Lynn Offices located at 207 Church Street, Natchitoches Roy, Melise Newton, Ashley Flook, (318) 332-8422 • Pager (318) 252-2945 Donna Newton, Kellie Newton, Emily [email protected] Venable, Meredith Melancon, Char- Mail: 109 Royal Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 ity Naquin, and youth marketing di- rector for the AHA, Jill Lucero. PAGE 16 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Facebook: Social Media Terms Facebook a social networking site used for keeping up with Is it still cool among young people? friends and for locating old friends. By Robert Hugh Farley, M.S. popular with young people, they for Virtus Online turned to other social media plat- Twitter a microblogging service that enables users to send and forms like Twitter and Instagram. read short 140 character text messages, called “tweets.” Facebook has become the Another reason for the trend 21st century “brag book” for toward new social media plat- Instagram a mobile photo-sharing and video sharing application parents and grandparents to tout forms was the progression from that allows users to take pictures and videos and then the photos and accomplishments the use of a desktop computer to share them with others. of their adorable children and the use of apps on smartphones grandchildren. and tablets for social interaction. App software on a computer or a mobile device that allows While many adults are ex- Parents should learn more the user to perform useful tasks. ploring and enjoying the social MySpace (2003), none of these about the apps their children networking site, where are our platforms were embraced by the download. Some are “scary.” Selfie self portraits taken at arm’s length with a smartphone. young people and children? public quite like Facebook. Face- “Highlight” is an app that Keeping abreast of how book was cutting edge, yet also runs quietly in the background a free photosharing app that allows a person to send our children (or the children we extremely user-friendly and also of a smartphone, continuously Snapchat a selfie or other photo “snap” to a controlled list of re- serve) spend their time online multi-functional. providing and also sharing infor- cipients. The problem with this is that the Snapchat is essential to helping them cre- Facebook was identified as mation about the people nearby photos or videos will self-destruct in 2-10 seconds after ate proper boundaries, maintain the site that one should utilize to - about 100 yards away. When they are received, making it impossible for parents to safe and healthy relationships locate old friends, keep in touch one meets someone who is also know who is communicating with their teens. and avoid potential dangers. It is with new friends and even identi- running Highlight, the two users only by understanding the tech- fy people who could be potential may be able to see what they have Whisper a free app that allows users to send short public mes- nologies used by so many young friends, all with a simple search in common. Highlight has been sages anonymously and receive replies. people that we can protect them. feature. In some cases, popularity criticized for its ability to disclose Originally introduced in at school or among young people private social networking infor- Yik Yak a free app that allows anyone to post anything without 2003 as a network for college stu- was based on the number of Face- mation to strangers. attaching themselves to a username. It does not even dents and alumni, Facebook is a book friends one was able to tally. Tinder is another location require a password to log in. social networking platform. As of 2012, Facebook reported to based app that gathers nearby A high school version was have over one billion active users. Tinder user’s 500 character pro- Highlight an app that runs quietly in the background of a smart- launched in 2006; at this time However, just as numerous file information in an attempt to phone, continuously providing and also sharing infor- Facebook became widely acces- adults began to join the fun of match individuals who are likely mation about the people nearby -- about 100 yards sible to children who must affirm social networking, young peo- to be compatible. The app allows away. that they are 13 or older (though ple seemed ready to move on to one to anonymously like or pass a location app that gathers nearby Tinder user’s 500 there is no way to actually verify the next social media trend. For by swiping or tapping. If two us- Tinder users’ ages), only requiring an many, Facebook’s long newsfeed, ers like each other then it results character profile information in an attempt to match email address to register. the public nature of comments, in a “match” and Tinder introduc- individuals who are likely to be compatible. If the two Although other Internet so- and the very fact of their parents’ es the two users and opens a chat. users like each other, then it results in a “match” and cial networking platforms existed participation, caused teens to look Tinder has been criticized as be- Tinder introduces the two users and opens a chat. prior to Facebook such as AOL for something new. ing a haven for ultimately creepy (1997), Friendster (2002) and As Facebook became less exchanges and sexual encounters.

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For quick, easy updates about said. “Liking a post from a friend what is going on in the Diocese of means you’re letting that friend Alexandria, “like us” on Face- know you like their post without book. leaving a comment. The diocese has had a Face- “When you connect to a book page for two years and has Page, you’ll start to see stories since accumulated close to 1,000 from that Page in your News “likes” -- which also makes you Feed. The Page will also appear a “fan.” When news with a high on your profile, and you’ll appear interest is posted, reports of 200 on the Page as a person who likes likes within 1 hour have been re- that Page.” corded. “Posts are made to the dio- According to Joan Ferguson, cesecan Facebook page about webmaster and administrator of every 2-3 days,” said Ferguson. the diocesan Facebook page, a “That way, we’re not overwhelm- “like” to a business page is similar ing our fans with posts, but to liking a post on an individual’s enough to keep them informed.” page, but is also different. And what kind of things are “Liking a Page means you’re posted on the Page? connecting to that Page,” she News about the Church in www.diocesealex.org the diocese, the state, nation, and world, feast days, notice of spe- cial celebrations in the diocese, news about Pope Francis, and locts of local pictures. Diocesan website gets new look To “like us” on Facebook, log in to Facebook, search for In case you haven’t al- scroll and view the website, with- Contact information is “Diocese of Alexandria. When ready noticed, the diocesan out having to “pinch” and enlarge provided for all staff members the Page appears, click the “like” website is sporting a new, the image to see it.” at the diocese, churches and button and ... now you’re a fan. cleaner look these days. In addition to the format schools, and hundreds of docu- According to webmaster change, the design was also ments and forms are available Joan Ferguson, the drupal- changed to make the text easier for download. The Church based website was recently to read. Today can be downloaded as redesigned to make it easier The Diocese of Alexandria a printable document or read to use on mobile devices such first launched its website about 10 easily as a digital document on as smartphones and tablets. years ago and has since updated any smartphone or tablet. “We found that more and its look and usability a few times. “If you haven’t already more people are accessing The all inclusive website done so, check out the new our website through smaller contains hundreds of web pages diocesan website,” said Fer- media devices, like smart- that includes all 50 churches and guson. “But this time, try ac- phones and tablets,” she said. 21 missions, all eight Catholic cessing it from your tablet or “Redesigning the format, schools, and web pages for every smartphone. It’s a lot easier to makes it easier for users to diocesan office and ministry. view now.”

Cabrini Church to host Xtreme Obstacles Competition

Are you up for a challenge? -- 18 years old and up -- to par- the grounds of Cabrini Church. St. Frances Cabrini Church and ticipate in the Xtreme Obstacles Individuals ($50 per per- School challenge all students Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 1 on son) or teams ($45 per person) must sign up (parental consent required) to compete in three miles of extreme obstacles mod- eled after military style obstacle courses! The fee includes a t- shirt and an all you can eat pan- cake breakfast. Sign up now (deadline is Oct. 15) by going to www. cabrinischool.com. For more information, call 318-448-3333 or lhines@cabrin- ischool.com. PAGE 18 CHURCH TODAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 Crossroads teens walk 2,000 miles across America for Pro-Life

By Daniel Linskey The Crossroads volunteers Catholic News Service did more than just work to stop abortion. WASHINGTON (CNS) “There is always the right -- They crossed 2,000 miles of person you could talk to. In Ce- mountains and prairie, sun and dar Point, Ohio, someone asked sleet, city and country to spread us about euthanasia,” Culy told the Catholic Church’s pro-life CNS, explaining that this person message. was concerned about the suffer- “They” were mostly college- ing of a woman she knew “who age volunteers who walked from had died a slow and painful coast to coast in four separate death. ... We told her the graces groups, protesting at abortion that suffering brought back.” clinics along the way, before ar- When the groups of walkers riving in Washington for a rally finally gathered for the rally at a Aug. 11. fountain beside the Capitol, there The walk was challenging at was a bittersweet feeling among times, volunteers Matt Rochefort them. and Stephanie Culy told Catholic For three months they had News Service in an interview a lived together, prayed together, day before the rally. and even suffered together after Rochefort’s group braved CROSSROAD TEAM MEMBERS stop in a town somewhere in America to spread the Catholic Church’s pro-life mes- one of their own, Andrew Moore, wildlife, including a bear sight- sage. Four Crossroad teams start out on the West Coast, walk across America, and end up in Washington, Aug. 11. was struck and killed by a vehicle ing at night. Meanwhile, Culy’s outside of Indianapolis. group trekked up the Cascade Moore was honored by Mountains to cross Washington presence.” rated into four groups, one group er groups that walked five-mile the guest speakers at the rally. state, but they remained dedicat- “We were very enthusiastic for each departure city. Each intervals. Each smaller group Franciscan Father Daniel Pattee ed to their mission. after the first mile in Santa Mon- group was split into a night team would walk its mileage, then, prayed for Moore specifically in “We were climbing 1,600 ica, and this teenager, his name and day team to ensure Cross- like a relay, the next smaller his opening prayer, while remain- feet in five miles, and it was was Gabe and I will never forget, roads was making constant prog- group would cover five miles and ing optimistic for Crossroads. windy and raining,” said Culy, walks up to this group of us in ress eastward. so on. When they weren’t walk- America is a pro-life country, but any adversity they faced was pro-life shirts and begins to argue Within each team, walkers ing, the participants stayed in an the youth of America are turning, worth it to take a stand against with us. It was just so amazing; were further separated into small- RV that traveled with each group. and things are changing for the “the culture of death.” he really cared about the women. better, said the priest, who is the “This is the kind of culture I think it took a lot of courage for head of the theology department we’re working against. I thought Gabe. We prayed for him for the at Franciscan University in Steu- of Christ walking to Golgotha. rest of the walk, and I really be- benville, Ohio. That image really stuck to me,” lieve he’ll turn around” and see Also invited to speak were she said. that abortion is wrong, Rochefort Lila Rose from Live Action and Rochefort believed the clinic said. Bryan Kempler from Priests for protests were effective. The 2014 Crossroads walks Life. “Not many people engaged started in Seattle, San Francisco, Kempler told the crowd, “I us -- most people didn’t know San Jose and Los Angeles. A fifth believe with all my heart, this is what pro-life is. I think a lot of walk was held in Canada; par- the generation that will abolish the problem is the ignorance of ticipants started in Vancouver and abortion. Every one of you born abortion,” said Rochefort. “But ended their journey in Canada’s after January 22, 1973, survived we don’t use graphic pictures or capital, Ottawa, also Aug. 11. Roe v. Wade. Don’t let Roe v. signs. We try to be a peaceful There were 41 walkers sepa- Wade survive you.” SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 19 LSU-A Catholic Student Center overflowing with new students

By Jeannie Petrus Awakening Retreat CT editor The LSU-A CSO will be “If we get any more students hosting an Awakening Retreat coming to the center, I don’t know Oct. 31-Nov. 2 at Maryhill Re- where we’ll put them,” said Lynn treat Center in Pineville. Ray, coordinator of Campus Min- Awakening is a 3-day retreat istry at LSU-Alexandria. for college-aged men and women. It’s a small problem, but a The retreat is designed for Catho- good problem to have. lics, but people of all faiths are From the start of the 2014 welcome. The retreat includes Fall Semester, it was apparent the Sacraments, talks, activities, that there was a larger than usual music, and so much more. number of students interested in The retreat is a good time visiting the center. to think, find some answers, talk “The first event of the semes- with others, make new friends, ter is a “welcome back” lunch at spend time alone with God, laugh, the Quad (center patio on cam- reconcile, and be Awakened. pus) that we co-sponsor with the Lynn said they have already Baptist Collegiate Ministries,” received a tremendous response said Ray. “This year, we fed 500 THE LSU-A WELCOME BACK TO THE CENTER DINNER attracted more than 200 students to the Catholic Student from college students around students outside for lunch.” Organization Center Aug. 20. Lynn Ray, coordinator of Campus Ministries at LSU-A, said there is a definite increase the state including Northwestern Father Paul LaPalme, the of students interested in visiting the center this Fall. Father Paul LaPalme (below) is the new chaplain assigned to the State University in Natchitoches, new chaplain assigned to the LSU-A Catholic center. McNeese State University in LSU-A Catholic student center, Lake Charles, and University of attended the welcome back event Louisiana at Monroe, in addition and was pleasantly surprised at helped to accommodate more stu- to students from LSU-A and Lou- the turnout. dents.” isiana College. “I could sense the enthusiasm Lynn attributes part of the “I think the Awakening Re- of the students who attended the increase to a large number of in- treat will be a great weekend,” welcome back lunch,” he said. “I ternational students from South she said. am excited to be here and am look- America and Europe, who are The cost is $30 per person, ing forward to serving as chaplain here to play soccer, basketball and which includes 2 nights in your at the Catholic Center and minis- tennis for LSU-A. own room, food and a t-shirt. tering to these students.” “A majority of the interna- The retreat begins at 6 p.m. The second event of the se- tional students are from Catholic on Friday and ends at 1 p.m. on mester was the Welcome Back to countries, and the faith of these Sunday. the Center dinner, hosted exclu- students is strong,” she said. For more information, con- sively the Catholic Student Or- “They have been asking to have tact Lynn Ray at 318-613-0634 or ganization. “More than 200 stu- a Mass celebrated on campus on call the Office Religious Forma- dents attended,” said Ray. “Thank Sundays.” tion and Training at the Diocese goodness we had the picnic tables Right now, there is no Mass of Alexandria at 318-445-6424, outside (donated by the Knights available to students on campus, ext 221. of Columbus Council # 12103 but Lynn says she is working with from St. Martin in Lecompte) that Father Paul to find a solution.

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By Dennis Sadowski work of the church with divorced, at the heart of the church’s out- Catholic News Service separated and remarried Catho- reach efforts, including those to W O R K S H O P S lics as accompaniment, a term divorced and remarried Catho- (CNS) Divorce is never easy. often cited by Pope Francis. lics. He wrote that the Gospel “is “It’s that sense of making From the realization that love against a legalistic understanding Oct. 4 you too. For confidential infor- sure that they don’t consider has failed to feelings of shame of canon law.” MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT SERIES mation about or to register for the and a tendency to assess blame, themselves separated from the He posed the question: If (To Strengthen Your Marriage) program to be held on Oct. 24-26 church, that they realize they are divorce poses an untidy conun- a Catholic who is divorced and at Maryhill Renewal Center in drum for families even when a baptized Catholics, they are mem- civilly remarried without the first Dan Jurek, (M.Min., M.A., Pineville, call 1-800-470-2230 couple settles on an amicable le- bers of the church, they are called marriage being annulled, “but LPC-S, LMFT, Certified Spiritual or visit: www.HelpOurMarriage. gal separation. to participate with the church, at- then repents of his failure to fulfill Director) from the Pax Renewal com In the eyes of the church, a tend Mass, pray, be present with what he promised before God, his Center in Lafayette, is presenting divorced couple remains married the church,” Meola explained. partner and the church in the first a 6-month Marriage Enrichment Nov. 2 until a decree of nullity is issued, “(It’s) helping people in all marriage, and carries out as well Series titled Exploring the Hot MARRIAGE PREP PROGRAM if a couple chooses to go that of these situations to carry their as possible his new duties and Topics to Help Strengthen Your (For Engaged Couples) route. cross and know that they don’t does what he can for the Christian Marriage. There’s even more of a chal- carry it alone,” she said. education of his children and has a The series (which began Strong Foundations: A Mar- lenge for faithful divorced Catho- Cardinal Walter Kasper, for- serious desire for the sacraments, Sept. 3) is held once a month riage Preparation Program for lics, who often misunderstand mer president of the Pontifical which he needs for strength in his (Oct. 4, Nov. 5, Jan. 14, Feb 4, Catholic Couples will be offered church teaching on marriage. Council for Promoting Christian difficult situation, can we after a and March 4) from 6-8 p.m. at the three times during the upcoming Divorced people may separate Unity, addressed several concerns time of new orientation and stabi- Community Foundation of Aca- year. All workshops are held on a themselves from the church, be- surrounding divorced and remar- lization deny absolution and for- diana in Lafayette. Cost is $165 Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. lieving they have been automati- ried Catholics in the Sept. 15 is- giveness?” per couple. For more informa- • Nov. 2 -- St. Mary’s Assump- cally excommunicated or banned sue of America magazine. Such questions are being tion, call 337-993-1960. tion, Cottonport Acknowledging that the in- from church activities even weighed by church leaders in ad- • Feb. 1 -- Sacred Heart, Pinev- dissolubility of marriage is speci- though they have not remarried. vance of the upcoming extraor- Oct. 11-12 ille fied in canon law, Cardinal Kasper People who are civilly di- dinary Synod of Bishops on the MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT • May 3 -- OLPS, Alexandria vorced and do not marry some- cited Pope Francis’ repeated calls family Oct 5-19. (To Strengthen Your Marriage) The presenters for this workshop for a more merciful church in one else are not prohibited from Healing and acceptance are at are Mandi Chapman and Holly receiving Communion under making a carefully constructed the heart of ministries to divorced The Office of Religious For- Carbo. To register visit www. canon law. argument that mercy must be and remarried Catholics. mation and Training will host comprehensivetherapygroup.com However, church practice a Married Couples Retreat Oct. or call 318.445.1651. prohibits people in irregular mar- 11-12 at Maryhill Renewal Cen- riages -- those civilly remarried ter (Ducote Hall). Chris O’Neil, BEGINNING EXPERIENCE without receiving an annulment a professor of Moral Theology For Widowed, Separated, Divorced -- from receiving Communion, at Notre Dame Seminary in New serving as lector or extraordinary Orleans, and a religion teacher at Widowed, separated or di- minister of holy Communion, St. Thomas Aquinas High School vorced? Don’t know where to teaching in a Catholic institution in Hammond, will speak on “The turn? Struggling with grief or and holding certain parish or di- Christian Meaning of Marriage loss? ocesan offices. There is no prohi- and Family Life.” Cost is $120 Beginning Experience is a bition on being involved in most per couple, which includes one weekend away toward a lifetime other church ministries. night stay with linens and meals. of change held 2-3 times a year About 20 percent of U.S. For more information, call 318- at Maryhill Renewal Center in Catholics have experienced di- 445-6424, ext. 221 or go to www. Pineville. Program helps griev- vorce, according to the General diocesealex.org/young adult min- ing single-again persons emerge Social Survey at the University istry from the darkness of grief into of Chicago. The Center for Ap- the light of a new beginning, plied Research on the Apostolate Oct. 24-25 and move into the future with re- at Georgetown University places RETROUVAILLE newed hope. Cost is $185, which the number of divorced Catholics (For Troubled Marriages) includes two nights’ lodging and at about 11 million. meals. The U.S. Conference of Retrouvaille (announced For more information, about Catholic Bishops, through its retro-vi) has helped tens of thou- when the next Beginning Experi- National Pastoral Initiative on sands of couples at all stages of ence will be held, call Martha at Marriage, has worked to explain P.O. Box 5624 disillusionment or misery in their 985-226-6458 or Anna at 318- church teaching on divorce in Alexandria, LA 71307 marriage. This program can help 452-2678. the hope of correcting misun- derstandings and keeping people 3306 Giamanco Street connected with the church. Donald J. Baker, ACF/RF/CF Bethany J. Meola, assistant Phone: (318) 473-8751 CONSULTING FORESTER director in the U.S. bishops’ Sec- Fax: (318) 473-4045 USCCB website on Marriage: retariat of Laity, Marriage, Fam- EMail: [email protected] Licensed Urban Tree Consultant www.fouryourmarriage.org ily Life and Youth, described the SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 21 The Identical mirrors the life story of Elvis Presley Fictional version of story gives viewers a different ‘what if’ situation to ponder

By John Mulderig Catholic News Service MOVIE NEW YORK (CNS) -- Al- though they may be sociologi- cally fascinating, in the cultural REVIEW scheme of things, Elvis Presley impersonators are not widely deemed to occupy a particularly follow him into the ministry. exalted position. But, in a sort of evangelical Yet no one can deny the en- riff on the old dilemma Al Jol- during appeal of an entertainer son faced in “The Jazz Singer,” who, close to 40 years after his Ryan prefers belting out tunes to death, still has not only legions thumping the Scriptures. Eventu- of fans but hosts of followers de- ally, Ryan gets the opportunity voted enough to settle for myriad to pursue his favored career by attempts at imitation now that the impersonating his long-lost coun- real thing is no longer around ... terpart under the moniker of the at least, not officially. title. Defied Dad is, needless to Moviegoers’ attitudes toward say, disappointed. the former occupant of Graceland Wholesome and faith-friend- will likely shape their reactions ly, “The Identical” is a homespun to the reality-related drama “The piece of entertainment with a Identical” (Freestyle). Director goodhearted but naive tone that Dustin Marcellino’s film takes will not be to the taste of city THE IDENTICAL. Blake Rayne stars in a scene from the movie “The Identical.” Catholic News Service classification, its premise from the historical slickers. As for its suitable audi- A-I -- general patronage. Motion Picture Association of America rating, PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some mate- fact that Elvis was a twin. Sadly, ence, a single vague reference to rial may no t be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Katherine Bomboy Thornton, City of Peace Films) though, his brother Jesse was the connection between romantic stillborn. passion and the arrival of babies But what if it had been oth- may debar those who are still erwise? In the fictional version of to give one of their sons up for childlessness. al for him. members of the stork club. events pursued by screenwriter adoption. For reasons that are not re- Flash forward to the 1950s The Catholic News Service Howard Klausner’s script, the They find suitable foster par- ally made clear, however, the and Drexel (Blake Rayne), the classification is A-I -- general pa- newborn brothers’ impoverished ents in circuit-riding revivalist Hemsleys are at pains to conceal lad the Hemsleys kept, is rock- tronage. The Motion Picture As- parents, William (Brian Geragh- preacher Reece Wade (Ray Li- this arrangement from the world. eting to musical stardom. His sociation of America rating is PG ty) and Helen (Amanda Crew) otta) and his wife Louise (Ashley Accordingly, they swear the obscure but equally talented loo- -- parental guidance suggested. Hemsley, are in desperate straits Judd). The Wades are a happily Wades to secrecy and give out a kalike Ryan Wade (also Rayne), Some material may not be suit- as a result of the Depression. So married couple whose principal cover story that one of their boys meanwhile, is being pressured by able for children. they make the traumatic decision cross in life so far has been their has died. They even hold a funer- his father, now a settled pastor, to

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Catholic Charismatic Conference The date for the 2014 Women’s Catholic Charismat- ic Conference, originally scheduled for Oct. 4, has been moved to Saturday, Nov. 22 at Maryhill Renewal Center in Pineville. Registration and a continental breakfast be- gins at 8 a.m. and the conference begins at 9 a.m. We CDA COURT PADRE PIO OFFICERS. The Catholic Daughters will close with a vigil Mass at 4 p.m. The theme of the of the Americas Court Padre Peio No. 2141 of St. Mary Assump- conference is “Be Not Afraid.” Our speakers are Aggie INSTALLATION OF FR. ABRAHAM. Father Abraham Var- tion Church in Cottonport, recently installed officers. Pictured Neck and Tracy Simpson. Conference fee of $50 includes ghese was installed Aug. 9 as pastor of Holy Ghost Church are (front row) Nita Brouillette, vice regent; Sue White, regent, continental breakfast and lunch. Please contact Diane at in Marksville. After the ceremony, a banquet was held in the and Kathy McDonald, financial secretary. Back row: Margaret 318-419-1547 for more information. church hall. Pictured are Fr. Chris Nayak, director of Spiritual Ducote, recording secretary; Pat Hukins, treasurer. Care at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital; Fr. Scott Chemino, vicar general for the diocese; Father Abraham Varghese, pastor of Cenla Magnificat Holy Ghost Church; Fr. Rusty Rabalais, pastor of St. Joseph Silent Retreat Cenla Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic Women, will Church in Marksville; and Fr. Agnel Figredo, parochial vicar at host a brunch Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Merci St. Joseph Church in Marksville. The Alexandria Community of Lay Carmelites, Beaucoup in Natchitoches. OCDS, invites all to a Silent Retreat Oct. 3-5 at Maryhill The speaker will be Patti Gallagher Mansfield, who Renewal Center. The theme for the retreat is St. Teresa of was present at Duquesne University in 1967 when the Avila -- Spiritual Wisdom for a New Millennium, in cel- Catholic Charismatic Renewal was born. She has written 800th Anniversary of the Rosary ebration of the 500th anniversary of the birth of St. Teresa. several books and most recently was mentioned by Pope The retreat is open to all who are interested in Carmelite Francis during one of his general audiences. A Special Rosary Rally commemorating the 800th Spirituality. Cost is $175 per person ($50 deposit required Tickets ($15 per person) are on sale Oct. 13-22 by anniversary of the gift of the Rosary will be held on Sat- with pre-registration). Registration deadline is Friday, calling Mary at 318-359-7735, Joan Gahagan, 318-352- urday, Oct. 11. Mass will be offered at Cabrini Church at Sept. 26. For more information or to register, call Deacon 8701 (Natchitoches area); Sue Dauzat, 318-240-1256 4:30 p.m. A Procession will march with the statue of Our Bill Travis at 664-7069 or Mary Jo McCoy at 346-6860. (Avoyelles Deanery); Lady to the City Park Pavilion where a candlelight service Servant House, 318-253-7810 (Avoyelles Deanery); Don- will begin at 6 p.m. Come join us as we honor Our Lady Bishop’s Golf Tournament na Reason, 318-240-3824 (Avoyelles Deanery); June Gi- and answer her call for prayer especially for peace. The 2014 Bishop Invitational Golf Tournament will glio, 318-876-3712 (Avoyelles Deanery); and Diane Ar- be held Oct. 13 at the Oak Wing Golf Course. Lunch be- doin, 318-419-1547 (Alexandria area). Rachel’s Vineyard gins at 11 a.m. followed by tee-off time at noon. The cost for the four-person scramble is $540 per team (or $135 per Adult Faith Series The Rachel’s Vineyard ministry for healing after person) and includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch, Everyone is invited to a 10-week Adult Faith Series abortion is having a retreat on the weekend of Oct. 31 – and refreshments. Sponsorships are available at $100 for on Jesus Christ: Life and Light Revealed in St. John’s Nov. 2 at the Archdiocese of New Orleans Retreat Center, Hole sponsor; $250 for Silver sponsor; $540 for Team Gospel. The series, which began Sept. 2, is held at St. 5500 St. Mary St., Metairie, LA. The price of the retreat sponsor; $1,000 for Gold Chalice sponsor; and $2,500 for Joseph Church in Marksville on Tuesday evenings from is $170 (some financial assistance available, if neces- Platinum Chalice sponsor. To register or to be a sponsor, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the parish office bldg. A Bible (New sary). This Catholic retreat for healing the pain of abor- call 318-445-6424, ext. 209. American Bible) & Catechism of the Catholic Church tion is open to everyone whose life has been touched by (both may be purchased at the Office) are recommended abortion. All faiths are welcome. For more information White Mass for the Sessions. To sign up, please call 253-7561. Topics and to register, contact Melanie Baglow, (504) 889-2431 Bishop Ronald Herzog will celebrate a White Mass include Oct. 7: Jesus – Great Light; Oct. 14: Jesus – Good or (504) 710-6458, [email protected] or Pam Richard, on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathe- Shepherd; Oct. 21: The Great Hour; Oct. 28: The Great (504) 460-9360 or (985) 809-0773, richj504@bellsouth. dral. The White Mass celebrates the ministry of the entire Prayer; Nov. 4: Unique Death of Jesus; Nov. 11: Resurrec- net. This retreat is strictly confidential. medical profession. Everyone is invited. tion of Jesus New Life & Light

KC COUNCIL 9217 of Belledeau presented Union Bank with FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS. John Morovich, new diocesan KC COUNCIL 9217, (Belledeau) is supporting fellow council a plaque recently for their faithful support over the years to the coordinator of the 4th Degree Knights, and Larry Feldkamp, re- member Bufford Jeansonne in his studies to become a perma- council and the benefits they conducted. Pictured are Vincent tiring diocesan coordinator of the 4th Degree Knights present a nent deacon with a monthly check. Presenting Jeansonne (cen- Lacombe, grand knight; Elise Gauthier, Charles Marcotte, and check to Bishop Herzog for the Excellence in Religious Educa- ter) with the first check is Vincent Lacombe ((left) Grand Knight Tom Wacker, treasurer. tion fund. and Thomas Wacker (right), treasurer. SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 23 September - October

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Illuminated 22 23 24Rosary 25 26 27 28 Adult Faith Series 7:15 p.m. VIRTUS Training Worldwide Day 6:30-7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church, 10:00 a.m. of Prayer for Synod St. Joseph Church, Marksville Our Lady of Lourdes, Marksville Vidalia WRC Celebration of Life Gala, Natchitoches Events Parish Picnic Center 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Marksville PRAY FOR MSGR. S. TESTA PRAY FOR FR. K. TEXADA PRAY FOR FR. J. THOMAS PRAY FOR FR. A. THOMPSON PRAY FOR MSGR. J. TIMMERMANS PRAY FOR FR. E. TIRKEY PRAY FOR FR. A. TRAVIS

29 30 OCTOBER 1 2 3 4 5 Month of the Holy Rosary Illuminated Rosary OLPS Fall Fest 7:15 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. St. Joseph Church, Marksville Silent Retreat -- Maryhill Renewal Center Holy Ghost Church Fall Festival -- Marksville Priests’ Retreat -- Maryhill Renewal Center FIRST FRIDAY FIRST SATURDAY PRAY FOR FR. G. UZONDU PRAY FOR FR. A. VARGHESE PRAY FOR BISHOP R. HERZOG PRAY FOR FR. V. VEAD PRAY FOR FR. A. VELEZ PRAY FOR FR. N. VIVIANO PRAY FOR FR. J. XAVIER Rosary Rally 4:30 p.m. Mass 6 7 8 9 106:00 p.m. Procession 11 12 Adult Faith Series Illuminated Rosary St. Frances Cabrini 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. Church, Alexandria St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph Church, Marksville Marksville Married Couples Retreat -- Maryhill Renewal Center St. Joseph School Fall Fair, Plaucheville St. Augustine Church Fair -- Isle Brevelle Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops PRAY FOR FR. R. YOUNG PRAY FOR FR. K. ZACHARIAH PRAY FOR FR. A. AELAVANTHARA PRAY FOR FR. T. ALLEN PRAY FOR FR. S. BRANDOW PRAY FOR FR. D. BRAQUET PRAY FOR FR. J. BROCATO Bishop’s Golf Tournament 12:00 noon 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Oak Wing Golf Course, Adult Faith Series Deadline to register for Illuminated Rosary Taste of Creole White Mass Alexandria 6:30-7:30 p.m. Extreme Obstacles, 7:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. St. Joseph Church, St. Frances Cabrini St. Joseph Church, St. Juliana Church, St. Francis Xavier Radio Maria Rosary Marksville Church, Alexandria Marksville Alexandria Cathedral, Alexandria 5:30 p.m. St. John the Baptist Church Fair, Deville Sacred Heart School Fair, Moreauville Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops COLUMBUS DAY PRAY FOR FR. A. CATELLA PRAY FOR FR. S. CHEMINO PRAY FOR FR. D. COOK PRAY FOR FR. D. CORKERY PRAY FOR FR. J. CUNNINGHAM PRAY FOR FR. W. DECOSTE PRAY FOR FR. D. DEJESUS 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Adult Faith Series Illuminated Rosary Cenla Magnificat 6:30-7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph Church, Merci Beaucoups, Natchitoches Marksville Marksville

St. Rita Church Fair -- Alexandria Retrouvaille Weekend -- Maryhill Renewal Center PRAY FOR FR. P. FAULK PRAY FOR FR. J. FERGUSON PRAY FOR FR. B. DESHAUTELLE PRAY FOR FR. T. FEY PRAY FOR FR. A. FIGREDO PRAY FOR FR. R. GARRIONE PRAY FOR FR. W. GEARHEARD