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Vol. 39, No. 11 Class of 2013 at St. Louis Catholic numbers 141 LAKE CHARLES -- Bishop Glen John Pro- Anna Mary Bellow, *Matthew West Berry, Mi- vost was the featured speaker at the 2013 com- chael Patrick Beverung, Kathryn Anne Bil- mencement ceremonies for 141 graduates of leaudeaux, Sarah Elizabeth Booth, Nicholas St. Louis Catholic High School. Anthony Bourdeau, Leonard Charles Breda V, In his remarks, Bishop Provost used the Sarah Elizabeth Brignac, and Jonathan Paul words of Blessed John Henry Cardinal New- Brown. man, when he told the graduates, “God has Also, Thomas Alexander Bushnell, Kelly created me to do Him some definite service; Marlin Caraway Jr, Erin Anne Casey, He has committed some work to me which *Sara Danielle Casiday, Christi Jalyn Clem- He has not committed to another; I have my ons, *Autumn Danielle Cormier, Emily Eliza- mission—I may never know it in this life, but I beth Cormier, Andrew Edward Courville, shall be told it in the next.” *Lindsey Elaine Courville, Madison Wright Continuing with the quote from Cardinal Crain, David Lyman Crawford, John Paul Newman, the Bishop said, “I am a link in the Crawford, Charles Hunter Crochet, Caterina chain, a bond of connection between persons. Marie Cuccio, and Allison Rose Cutrera. He has not created me for nothing. I shall do Christian Garrett David, Morgan Michelle good; I shall do His work. I shall be an an- Davis, Nicole Elizabeth Davis, Paula Shante gel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own DeJean, Benjamin Michael Delahoussaye, place while not intending it—if I do but keep Destinee D’Sha Delahoussaye His commandments. Therefore, I will trust *Morgan Paige DelVecchio, Drew Patrick Him, whatever, wherever, I am. I can never be Devall, Andrew Keith Dietz, Jacob Daniel thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness Eccles, Michael Paul Eccles, Taylor Elizabeth may serve Him; in perplexity, my perplexity Edwards, Gabriel Joseph Emerson, *Julia Ma- may serve Him; if I am in sorrow, my sorrow rie Falgoust, and Madison Kristine Fontenot. may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He Also, *Sarah Elizabeth France (Salutato- knows what He is about. He may take away rian), Jordan Lynn Fuselier, Jennifer Haley my friends, He may throw me among strang- Gabb, Aidan Patrick Gallaugher, Madeline ers, He may make me feel desolate, make my Claire Gaspard, Jules Ronald Gonsoulin, spirits sink, hide my future from me—still He Timothy Gage Griffen, *Leslye Louise Guidry, knows what He is about.” Wesley Amos Guidry, Dustin Cordell Guillory, Class Valedictorian was Margaret Lie Mary Elizabeth Guzzino, William Fisher Ham- while co-salutatorians were Sarah France ilton, Nathan Cole Hammond, Laura Eliza- and Milissa Snider. All three made brief re- beth Hanks, and Garrett Stephen Harless. marks to their classmates, teachers, parents, Also, Morgan Arielle Hawkins, *Jenna and those in attendance. Elizabeth Hebert, Scott Thomas Hebert, Blair Bishop Provost and Father Marcus John- Jvon Henderson, Hillary Elizabeth Henning, son, the rector of St. Louis, presented the St. Haden Paul Hernandez, Tanner Jack Hofer, Louis Awards to France and Wesley Guidry. Bobby Honeycutt II, James Hayden Hurley, The highest honor a graduating senior of St. Louis Catholic High School can receive The St. Louis Award goes to a male and fe- Jane Marie Johnston, Jeffrey John Joseph is the St. Louis Award. This year’s winners were Wesley Guidry and Sarah France. male senior student voted as the outstanding Jr., *Sarah Michelle King, Johan Alexander The two are pictured with Bishop Glen John Provost, and the Very Reverend Marcus Christian student at the school by their peers Kjellsten, Grant Joseph Kline, and Haley Johnson, Rector of St. Louis Catholic. Bishop Provost and Father Johnson presented and approved by members of the faculty. Elizabeth Labbe’. the awards at May 14 Commencement Ceremonies. The awards, made possible the Lake Also, Wesley Scott LaBiche, Jada Marie Charles Serra Club, are presented to students LaBove, Morgan Claire LaBove, *Emily Kath- nou, Jessica Khristeen Mordente, Smith, *Melissa Lynn Snider (Salutatorian), who have shown Love of God and Neighbor, arine Lancon, Elizabeth Ellen Latil, Alexis Celeste Marie Morris, Emily Marie Need- Andrew Troy Soileau, Christopher Shaun Strong Moral Character, Desire to Serve Com- Nicole LeDoux, Jeremy Lane Lester, Colin ham, and Rachel Nichole Palermo. Stanley, Gage Michael Stewart, Lauren munity, Courage to Stand up for Christian Matthew Leung, *Margaret Lie (Valedicto- Also, Maaliyah Symone’ Papillion, Jada Elisabeth Stroh, Michael Louis Stutes, Tori Principles, a Daily Christian Lifestyle, and rian), Anna Catherine Liggio, *Tori Lei Link, Lynette Louise Peltier, John-Gregory Thom- Jacqueline Tate, Blake Aaron Thibodeaux, Proper Use of God-Given gifts. Madelyn Elizabeth Loftin, Morgan Lindsey as Percle, Garrett Emile Picou, David Allen Claire Rose Thigpen, Mason Christopher Scholarships offered to the Class of 2013 to- Mancuso, Dylan James Manuel, and Richard Pigno *Victoria Sidener Primeaux, Brigitte Veillon, Aaron Seth Verrett, *Thomas An- taled $2,911,588 and are not inclusive of Loui- Parish Marriner. Marie Prunty, Lindsey Leigh Queenan, Chase drew Vogel, Brooke Michelle Walker, Annie siana TOPS funding, which will not be known Also, *Sierra Ashley Maust, Alberto Max- Allen Rains, *David Emerson Rau, *Grant Elizabeth Whitbeck, Michael McConnell until later in June. well V, Hannah Elizabeth Mayeaux, William Reddoch, Michael Anthony Richard, White, John Patrick Winterton, and Elijah Graduates of St. Louis Catholic High Mason Grant Mayeaux, Karl Andrew May- Jerard Keith Schexnider, and Harel Glen Jamal Woods. School for 2013 were: Henry Adam Abrahams er Jr, Chandler Diane Mayo, David Grayson Schwartzberg. Those with an asterisk in front of their II, Chelsea Taylor Abshire, Morgan Elizabeth McAlpine, Nicholas Preston McCracken, Mar- Also, Nicholas Frank Schwertner, Kas- names are Honor Graduates, students with Aleshire, *Christopher George Ange Jr, Tay- cus Daniel McNamara, sell Antonio Scott, Marshall Joseph Simien a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or lor Delane Babineaux, Donald Scott Barbie, Raven Nycole McZeal, Jeffery William Me- III, Christopher Lee Sims, Cameron Douglas higher and at least six honors or A.P. courses. Summer programs at Saint Charles Center LAKE CHARLES – The 6 to 9 p.m. The Spiritual Book the Bulls” fundraiser and fun- summer schedule of retreats Club with Fr. Don Piraro is raising event on Saturday, and events at Tabor Retreat Tuesday, June 18, from 6 to July 13, from 9 a.m. until noon. House of Saint Charles Cen- 8:30 p.m.; Private Directed Sr. Diane Depwe will present ter has been announced by Retreats with Fr. Miller, Fr. “Saving America” from 6 until Father Whitney Miller, Direc- Piraro, Judy Savoie and Glo- 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16; Fr. tor of the facility. ria Villegas are Sunday, June Piraro will give a reading of Synopses of the events, 23, through Wednesday, July his chapbook, Bisacquino and suggested donation amounts, 2; and Introduction to the Other Poems, on Poetry Night and deadlines to register can Directed Retreat with Fr. Pi- - Wednesday, July 17, from 6 be obtained on the website of raro, Fr. Miller, Savoie and until 8:30 p.m.; and a Catholic the Diocese of Lake Charles Villegas is from Friday, June Engaged Encounter is Friday, – lcdiocese.org – on the main 28 to Sunday, June 30. July 19, to Sunday, July 21. menu by clicking “Retreats” In July, there will be a August events begin with and going to Saint Charles Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat “Summer Night at the Mov- Center Events, by going to st- with Fr. Nathan Long, Mar- ies” with Fr. Miller and Fr. charlescenter.com, or calling gie Long, and the Diocesan Piraro on Tuesday, August 6, 337-855-1232. Team Friday, July 5, through from 6 to 9 p.m. It is followed Father Michael Champagne, cjc, center, the religious superior of the Community June begins with Sunday, July 7; a Beginning/ by a Day of Reflection onLec - of Jesus Crucified, a Catholic Private Association of the Christian Faithful in the “Thoughts from the Garden: Intermediate Icon Writing tio Divina presented by Fr. Tools for Spiritual Growth,” Workshop, Monday, July 8, to Miller, Keith Faul, and Paula Diocese of Lafayette, and a priest of the Diocese of Lafayette, was the guest speaker an Evening of Reflection pre- Sunday, July 14; the “Faith Hunter on Saturday, August at a recent meeting of a Women’s Discernment Group for those considering a reli- sented by Fr. Whitney Miller of Our Fathers” series with 17, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. gious vocation. Hosted by Father Nathan Long, the vocation recruiter for the Cen- on Wednesday, June 12 from presentations by Msgr. Ron- Summer events wrap up tral Deanery, the evening began in the Family Community Center at St. Margaret 6 to 8:30 p.m. and continues ald Groth, Fr. Aubrey Guil- with “Understanding the of Scotland Catholic Church and ended with Adoration in St. Margaret Church. A with “Will Catholics Be Left beau and Fr. John Huckaby Marian Dogma” with Sr. Di- Behind?” with Sr. Diane Dep- on Wednesday, July 10, from 6 ane Depwe on Tuesday Au- second meeting for women discerning a vocation is set for June 26. Call Father we on Tuesday, June 18, from to 9 p.m.; and the “Running of gust 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Long at 337-439-7400 for more information. Forty-two honored with Religious Emblems Family Life/Pro Life director sought (Read more at http://live.lcdio- shire, Olivia Ardoin, Danielle Mary, the First Disciple cese.org/news/1310-forty-two- Bourgeois, Olivia Foreman, awardees included Alyssa LAKE CHARLES – Appli- Nathan Long, Secretary for teachings. The successful youth-and-adults-honored. and Kaitlynn Gill. This pro- Foreman, Sage Guidry, and cations for the position of Di- the Ministry of Christian For- candidate must be a practic- html) gram is the official religious Grace Trahan. rector of the Offices of -Fam mation. ing Catholic who is deeply LAKE CHARLES -- The recognition program of the Recipients of the Light of ily Life and Pro Life of the The director leads and committed to and embraces Bishop’s Dinner for Religious Catholic Church in the United Christ emblem were Bryce Diocese of Lake Charles are manages programs and re- the Church’s stance on mar- Emblems Recognition was States for children age seven Bertrand, Keegan Bertrand, being accepted until Friday, sources of the offices in - ac riage, family life and respect held recently at the Knights of to nine enrolled in the Girl Charles Palay, and Everett May 31, according to Father cordance with official Church for all human life, and pos- Columbus Hall of Council 4562 Scouts of the USA, Camp Fire, Taylor. Parvuli Dei recipients sesses a heart and passion for of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Inc., or Junior Catholic Daugh- were Zane Bailey, Allex Ber- evangelization. A Master’s Catholic Church. Various med- ters of the Americas. trand, Michael Bourgeois, degree in Theology, Pastoral als earned through Religious I Live My Faith awards Samuel Brocato, Terrence Mass to Avert Storms May 29 Ministry, or comparable field Emblem programs went to 35 were presented to Holly Ab- Carter, Jr. Christian John- youth while seven adults were shire, Elaine Dunse, Alana son, David Johnson, Michael CAMERON – Bishop Glen Communion, prayers for the with an emphasis in marriage and family studies is pre- honored for services rendered Fournet, Amanda Fournet, Lavergne, Thomas Lavergne, John Provost will celebrate Holy Father, and the recita- on behalf of Scouting. and Dashaunteé Taylor. Darnell Taylor. a Mass to Avert Storms at tion of the Creed. ferred. Experience in the minis- Youth awards included the 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, Bishop Provost has also Family of God, I Live My Faith, at Our Lady Star of the Sea asked that during this year’s try of Family Life or a related ministry within the Catholic and Mary, the First Disciple Catholic Church and Shrine. storm season that the peo- for girrls and Light of Christ, The Offices of the The 2013 Hurricane Season ple of the Diocese of Lake Church is a plus. Administra- tive and organizational skills; Parvuli Dei, Ad Altare Dei and begins on Saturday, June 1. Charles pray the prayer com- the Pope Pius XII for boys. Diocese of Lake Charles will be This Diocesan pilgrimage posed by The Most Rever- excellent written, verbal and public speaking skills; plan- Adult recognition came in the to the Shrine allows visitors end Maurice Schexnayder, form of the Bronze Pelican. closed on Monday, May 27, to receive the same spiritual Second Bishop of Lafayette, ning and organizational skills; and ability to maintain confi- Bishop Glen John Provost, aid- benefits as if visiting the Ba- in 1957 following Hurricane ed by Father Jacob S. Conner, in observance of Memorial Day. silica of St. Mary Major in Audrey. dentiality are all required. Interested candidates Chaplain for the Catholic Com- Rome, due to the special af- The Bishop invites every- mittee on Scouting, presented The offices will be open filiation with the Basilica. one to make the First Friday, must submit a cover letter and resume with references by the awards. The pilgrimage provides a June 7, a day of fasting and J.C. Land, an Explorer during regular hours – plenary indulgence with the prayer for the intention of Friday, May 31 to: Diocese of Lake Charles, ATTN: Fr. Na- Scout, was presented with the 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - for the fulfillment of certain require- being spared storms and de- Duty to God Award. ments, including recent con- structive weather during hur- than Long, 411 Iris St., Lake Charles LA 70601. The Family of God emblem remainder of the week. fession, reception of Holy ricane season. was presented to Clair Ab- The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

May 24, 2013 OLQH School breaks ground for new middle-school building LAKE CHARLES - Our Lady Queen of Heaven (OLQH) Catholic School broke ground recently for its new middle- school building, and the facility is expected to be ready for the opening of the 2014–2015 school year. The one-story, 26,500-square-foot middle-school building will house fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades, and will in- clude classrooms, administrative offices, a teachers’ lounge and a brick-paved courtyard. A covered walkway will connect the new building to the cafeteria and other campus buildings. “This new facility will allow us all the advantages of a true middle-school model,” said principal JoAnn Wallwork. “The building will be spacious, filled with new technology, and de- signed to serve the learning needs of our middle-school stu- dents.” Bishop Glen John Provost led a group of honorary ground- breakers that turned the first spadefuls of earth on the north end of the campus near West Claude Street. Wielding shovels were Msgr. James Gaddy, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Shovels full of dirt flew as ground was broken for the construction of a new middle school building at Our Lady Catholic Church; Catholic School’s Superintendent Kimber- Queen of Heaven Catholic School. Assisting in the groundbreaking ceremonies, which brought out the entire lee Gazzolo; OLQH School Principal JoAnn Wallwork; St. Mar- school enrollment as well as many who had made generous contributions to the project, were from left, Frank tin de Porres Pastor Father Keith Pellerin; student council of- Wood, Gretchen Jester, JoAnn Wallwork, Msgr. James Gaddy, Bishop Glen John Provost, Kimberlee Gazzolo, Fa- ficer Quinn Roan; Gretchen Jester and Frank Wood, leaders of the Cornerstone Capital Campaign; Lake Charles Mayor Ran- ther Keith Pellerin, OLQH student council officer Quinn Roan, Randy Goodloe (architect), Mayor Randy Roach, dy Roach; Calcasieu Parish Police Juror Chris Landry; Lake Stuart Weatherford (City Council), and Chris Landry (Police Jury). Charles City Council Member Stuart Weatherford; and project architect Randy M. Goodloe. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by parents, friends, donors and the entire student body. Msgr. Gaddy told “Reclaiming Sunday” winners announced the gathering, “As a community, we place our first attention on the education of our children. Your commitment and generos- LAKE CHARLES – The Of- early childhood category had ity have led to this new milestone in our school’s rich history— fice of Religious Education of drawings to represent the a state-of-the-art middle-school building.” the Diocese of Lake Charles answer to the question while The new building is the first phase of a three-phase facil- and Father Nathan Long, the elementary group wrote ity improvement project funded by donations to the Corner- its director, has announced 150-word essays and the ju- stone Capital Campaign. Phase Two involves renovation of the the winners of its “Reclaim- nior high group composed present school building and relocation of some grades. Phase ing Sunday” drawing/writing 150 to 300 word essays. Three will move the Early Childhood Center into a renovated contest held in the Catholic Meredith Guidroz, a first school building on the east side of Creole Street, and the old schools of the Diocese during grade student at St. Theo- Early Childhood Center building will be demolished to create Lent. dore’s Holy Family Catholic 43 new parking spaces. The Cornerstone Capital Campaign The theme for the students School, captured the early has achieved 90 percent of its $3.5 million goal. to ponder was “How can we childhood category while The project also brings safety and traffic-flow benefits to reclaim the importance of Ana-Claire Perkins, a fifth the school by consolidating all kindergarten through eighth- Sunday as individuals, as a grader at Our Lady Queen of grade students onto a unified campus west of Creole Street, family, and as a society?” Heaven Catholic School, won eliminating the need for students to cross the street during the Class categories were: the elementary group. Kain school day. Early Childhood, PreK–sec- Babineaux, a sixth grade stu- Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic School was established ond grade; Elementary, dent at Our Lady Immaculate in 1958. It currently has an enrollment of 700 K–8 students and third-fifth grades; and junior Catholic School in Jennings 55 students in its Early Childhood Center. high, sixth-eighth grade. The was the junior high winner.

How I Reclaim My Sundays Winning drawing by Meredith Guidroz Bishop Provost to By Ana-Claire Perkins Our Lady Queen of Heaven, Fifth Grade Reclaiming Sunday I love Sundays with my family, friends, church and animals. We go to church on Sundays. We usually go the afternoon Mass. I just By Kain Babineaux preside at Holy went to altar service class the other day, so I will be serving the Our Lady Immaculate Catholic School Lord in Church. At Church all of us sing, praise, and listen to the Sixth Grade Word of the Lord. Our priest tells meaningful stories that I focus on to understand the real message. Another thing we do on Sun- Sundays, which are the Sabbath days, should be used as a days is that mom and I pray in a special way. We have a prayer day of rest, prayer and reflection. People rest on Sundays to Hour on June 2 area that I set up for us. I enjoy that special place because it is our break from work and school weeks. We go to church to pray and give thanks to God. LAKE CHARLES – The Most Reverend Glen John Provost, spot to thank God for all he does for us. I can reclaim Sundays by attending Mass every Sunday. I Bishop of Lake Charles, will join with His Holiness Pope Fran- On Sundays, we try to do relaxing family activities. Such as can use this time to pray for family, friends and those who are cis and the bishops of the world on Sunday, June 2, when he laying in the beautiful yard, we look at the puffy clouds and na- sick and less fortunate than me. I can also spend Sundays with presides at a Holy Hour for the Year of Faith in the Cathedral ture. I reflect on how lucky we are. I also have asked myself, “how family members, especially my older relatives. Sundays can of the Immaculate Conception beginning at 3 p.m. earth came to be?” Do you ever think about this? In the evenings, help us to prepare for busy weeks both at home and at school. Bishop Provost has invited all the priests of the Diocese, we usually go to dinner at our family’s homes or we play board Sunday is mostly considered “family day.” Family can come as well as the Catholic faithful, to attend for an hour of silent games and sit by the fire with our animals. This is our inner peace. together to share meals, share stories about their lives, and prayer, the public recitation of the Rosary, the reading of Sa- Also, we set goals for our next week ahead. My Mom writes me an share ideas. We show our love for one another by being togeth- cred Scripture, and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacra- inspiring quote every week in my planner. It is something posi- er. Families can also spend this time praying together, maybe ment. tive to read and enjoy discussing them with her. We have volun- reading passages from the Bible before bedtime. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical teered on Sundays to help others. We often sell lemonade to earn Our community can reclaim Sundays by attending Mass to- Council for Promoting New Evangelisation, informed the money for the animal shelter and for our donation for the sick gether or the church of their choice. Community picnics are a bishops of the world that the Holy Father would be presiding children at St. Jude’s. We helped pitch in at the park by paint- good way to get everyone together to be with old friends and at a Holy Hour on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and ing and picking up trash. All of these deeds help me reclaim my make new ones. Communities can also reclaim Sundays by Blood of Jesus Christ – Corpus Christi – and requested that Sundays. This is what SUNDAY means to me: S=Special Day, saying the Rosary together, maybe on Sunday afternoons. each bishop in each diocese do likewise to emphasize the Eu- U=Understanding, N=Nice to everyone, D=Determined to do my charistic centrality of the Year of Faith. best, A=Affectionate, and Y=Young at heart. The Year of Faith began on October 11, 2012 with Mass in St. Peter’s Square celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI. The now Did you know... Pope Emeritus had called for the Year of Faith to strengthen PNAC nabs Clericus Cup soccer In protest at the suppression of religion in North Korea, the Catholics who go to church, reach out to those who have left ROME (CNS) -- For the sec- cese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, but still yearn for God in their lives, offer a response to those Church has, since 1962, considered Francis Hong Yong-ho to ond straight year, the Pontifical Mo., scored the winning goal for be the incumbent Bishop of Pyongyang and continues to list who are searching for meaning and help those who think they North American College took the NAC Martyrs, dedicating it do not need God. him as such in the Annuario Pontificio, the ultimate record home the championship title in to Mary, the Mother of God. of Catholic bishops, with the indication “disperso” (missing). The first day of the Year of Faith marked the 50th anniver- Rome’s Clericus Cup soccer se- The Clericus Cup tourna- However, he was arrested in 1949 and is generally presumed sary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th ries, this time with a 1-0 victory ment for priests and seminari- dead. He would today be nearly 107 years old. anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catho- over the Legionaries of Christ’s ans studying in Rome was estab- lic Church. The year is dedicated to encouraging Catholics to Mater Ecclesiae College, 1-0, in lished in 2006 and first played Pope Francis will make his first international journey as Supreme study, profess and demonstrate their faith. the final playoff May 18. in 2007; the seventh season saw Pontiff in July to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro. Do you The Year of Faith concludes on the final Sunday of the litur- know how many times Blessed John Paul II traveled to Latin Andrew Mattingly, a second- 355 seminarians and religious or South America? Find out in the next Catholic Calendar. gical year, the Feast of Christ the King – November 24. year seminarian from the Dio- from 56 countries playing. ? Diocesan Briefs..... Mass and Prayer for Healing on May 29 ana and the Fourth Degree Knights of Peter Claver, Assembly gle-again people deal with the natural grief process and offers 22, with the help of the City of Lake Charles, are once again an opportunity, through God, for turning the pain of loss into MOSS BLUFF – A special Mass and Prayer for Healing will offering air conditioner units for elderly and disabled low- an experience of positive growth. take place Wednesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. in St. Theodore Catholic income individuals. Contact Georgette (337) 824-3197, Veronica (337) 328-7233, Church, according to Msgr. Charles Dubois, Pastor. Call 337-439-7436 on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 or go to www.beginningexperience.org for more information Rev. John Pardue, a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria and p.m., if you are in need of an air conditioner. pastor of Mary, Mother of Jesus Catholic Church in Woodworth, Abrazando Cristo Cash Giveaway La., will be the celebrant. St. Martin de Porres Garage Sale June 8 All are welcome and Msgr. Dubois invites everyone to attend. LAKE CHARLES – St. Martin de Porres Catholic Daughers LAKE CHARLES – Tickets for the Big Cash Giveaway Fun- Call 337-855-6662 for more information. of the Americas and Knights of Columbus are teaming up for draiser aiding the work of the Abrazando Cristo Mission Pro- a garage sale to raise money for the “Respect for Life Monu- gram continue on sale for $100 each. Altar Society Popcorn Ball Sale ment” Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Granger First prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,000, and third prize LAKE CHARLES – The annual St. Henry Catholic Church Al- Vincent Complex on Elliott Road. is $500. The drawing will be Sunday, June 16, in the St. Henry tar Society popcorn ball sale is set for Saturday, June 8 from 9 Anyone with garage sale type items, except clothing, can Catholic Church Community Center. drop them off at the Granger Vincent Complex, Thursday, a.m. until in the St. Henry Community Center. Purchase a ticket by sending your check to Abrazando Cris- Call 337-912-2185 or 337-439-1159 to order for $2.50 each. June 6, Friday, June 7, and early Saturday, June 8. Please call the church before dropping off items to make sure some- to Mission Program, Attention: Msgr Daniel Torres, 414 Iris St. John Bazaar June 9 one will be there to accept them. Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-439-7400 for more in- LACASSINE – The St. John Church bazaar is Sunday, June 9, in formation. the Lacassine Community Center. Clergy, religious anniversaries to be honored There will bingo and a silent auction from 9 a.m. to noon with LAKE CHARLES – St. Henry Catholic Church and the Johnnie Thibodeaux, Jr. Golf Tournament a live auction beginning at noon. Pork steak dinners will be avail- Knights of Columbus will honor priests, deacons, and reli- LAKE CHARLES – The annual Johnnie Thibodeaux, Jr. able for $7 and can be picked up between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Contact gious celebrating significant anniversary years in multiples of Memorial Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 1, at Mallard Betty at 588-4224 for information on the dinners. five at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Cove Golf Course. A raffle drawing will give first place $400, second place $250, and Proceeds from the tiournament benefit projects of the the third place $100. Call Charlotte at 588-4535 or George at 488-4466. Beginning Experience Weekend in October LAKE ARTHUR – A Beginning Experience Weekend will Abrazando Cristo Mission Program in Nicaragua. “Beat the Heat” be held Oct. 11-13 at the Lake Arhur Christian Camp. Call Johnnie or Susan Thibodeaux at 337-478-4095 for more LAKE CHARLES -- Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisi- Beginning Experience is a program that helps grieving sin- information.