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February 22, 2012 CVol. 50, No. 1 ommentatorSERVING THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE SINCE 1963 thecatholiccommentator.org Revised contraceptive mandate prompts reaction from Catholic groups By Carol Zimmermann Other critics also said the change was a mat- Catholic News Service ter of semantics and still failed to address the A Letter to Louisiana Catholics: conscience rights of faith groups and the issue WASHINGTON — A former U.S. ambassador of religious liberty. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Vatican and the president of The Catholic Supporters, who included organizations such recently ruled that Catholic institutions must provide health University of America were among 300 signers as Catholics United and Catholic Democrats, insurance that offers sterilizations, abortion inducing drugs, of a letter who called President Barack Obama’s said it was a viable response that would keep and contraceptives. This is a direct attack on the religious revision to a federal contraceptive mandate conscience rights intact and address the health liberty of Catholic institutions which serve ALL people, not just “unacceptable” and said it remains a “grave vio- care needs of women. Catholics. lation of religious freedom and cannot stand.” Still others who opposed the contraceptive As we have read, on Friday, Feb. 10 President Obama offered On Feb. 10, Obama said religious employers mandate said the revision could be a step in the some changes to the original HHS ruling. Instead of Catho- could decline to cover contraceptives if they right direction but needed more study because lic institutions having to provide the objectionable coverage, were morally opposed to them, but the health many questions “remained unanswered.” the insurance companies would do it. There are three major insurers that provide their health plans would Catholic Charities USA said Feb. 16 that con- problems with that supposed compromise. First, Catholic be required to offer contraceptives free of trary to media reports the organization has “not institutions would still have to pay for this objectionable cover- charge to women who requested such coverage. endorsed” the revision announced by Obama. age. Second, in many cases Catholic dioceses are self insured. The change came after three weeks of inten- “We unequivocally share the goal of the U.S. Third, individuals would be forced to pay premiums for this sive criticism that Department of Health and Catholic bishops to uphold religious liberty and coverage. Human Services’ contraception mandate would will continue to work with the USCCB (U.S. So nothing has been fixed by the President’s recent action. require most religious institutions to pay for Conference of Catholic Bishops) toward that If the Administration will not rescind this violation of the coverage they find morally objectionable, de- goal,” it said in a statement posted on its web- First Amendment, then Congress should. spite a limited religious exemption. site. Please send a message to respectfully request your U.S. Sen- Now questions have been raised over how “Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton ators and Congressman to co-sponsor the Respect for Rights the revision announced by the president will Rouge joins our bishop, Most Rev. Robert W. of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179, S. 1467) that has been introduced pertain to the many dioceses and Catholic or- Muench, our sister agencies around the coun- by Rep. Jeffery Fortenberry and Sen. Roy Blunt. This measure ganizations that are self-insured and whether it try and Catholic Charities USA in standing in ensures that the rights of conscience of Catholic institutions could still force entities morally opposed to con- solidarity with the USCCB and the LCCB (Loui- will be respected. traception to pay for such services. siana Conference of Catholic Bishops) in reject- You can do this by following the link to VoterVoice on the The letter signed by former Ambassador ing the HHS mandate,” said Catholic Charities home page of our website at laccb.org. Mary Ann Glendon of Harvard and Catholic executive director David Aguillard in a recent University’s John Garvey, along with professors statement. Sincerely yours in Christ, and other academics, and Catholic and other Referring to the report that a White House Most Rev. Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans religious leaders, said it was “an insult to the spokesperson said Catholic Charities USA Most Rev. Robert W. Muench, Bishop of Baton Rouge intelligence of Catholics, Protestants, Eastern endorsed the changes to the HHS mandate, Most Rev. Sam G. Jacobs, Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims and other Aguillard said, “The White House’s statements Most Rev. Michael Jarrell, Bishop of Lafayette people of faith and conscience to imagine that were completely false and led to a flurry of Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog, Bishop of Alexandria they will accept an assault on their religious lib- news reports in that Catholic Charities had Most Rev. Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake Charles erty if only it is covered up by a cheap account- split from the Bishops. That simply is not the Most Rev. Michael G. Duca, Bishop of Shreveport ing trick.” SEE HHS PAGE 20 Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans The Light is ON for You again being offered in diocese during Lent By Laura Deavers the sacrament of reconciliation p.m. Aids for preparing one’s Editor the opportunity to have several self to receive the sacrament priests available at the churches will be available in the church- “The Light is ON for You” will participating in the program. es. take place in 15 churches in the Those going to confession can Most other churches will pro- Diocese of Baton Rouge during choose to confess their sins vide extra hours for Catholics Lent. This successful effort to “face to face,” talking directly to receive this sacrament of for- provide weekly opportunities to the priest, or do so kneeling giveness. Some churches will for Catholics to receive the sac- behind a grill or screen. offer prayer services focused the sacrament. tunity to go to confession during rament of reconciliation will be- The churches participating in on reconciliation with priests Bishop Robert W. Muench Lent, no matter how long it has gin Feb. 27. “The Light Is ON for You” will available for confession after said in a letter to the people of been since receiving God’s grace “The Light Is ON for You” al- have priests available for con- penitents have an opportunity the Diocese of Baton Rouge that through this sacrament. lows those who want to receive fession from 6 to 7:00 or 7:30 to prepare themselves to receive everyone should take the oppor- SEE LIGHT PAGE 19 2 The Catholic Commentator February 22, 2012

| IN THIS ISSUE | DID YOU KNOW HUSBANDS AND worldwide, has incorporated additional The reason for Lent being 40 days WIVES MARRIED FOR programs to foster this devotion to the MANY YEARS give their Blessed Mother. PAGE 7 Any child who gives up cance in the church since time and the wisdom candy for Lent will be quick ancient times. The tradi- they have gained about CASSANDRA WILL HAS DONE CHURCH to tell you that Sundays are tion of Lent being 40 days marriage to engaged WORK since she not considered part of the is taken from various Bible couples. The married was a little girl. season. stories: the 40 years the couples can talk about Now she is the di- And technically they Israelites wandered the what to expect and what will not happen rector of religious would be accurate. wilderness in search of the once the marriage vows are stated. education at St. Lent, the period of prayer, promised land, the 40 days PAGE 5 Augustine Church fasting and almsgiving in and nights of flood waters and serves the preparation for Easter, is 40 before God established a Diocese of Baton days long. It begins on Ash covenant with Noah, the Rouge in various Wednesday and ends in the 40 days that Jesus spent in ways. PAGE 8 Roman Catholic Church at the desert in prayer and was sundown on Holy Thursday, a span of 46 tempted by the devil. FATHERS GERARD BURNS AND JASON days. When Lent ends with the evening ser- PALERMO reflect on the life of Father From the earliest days of the church, vice on Holy Thursday, Catholics then Jerome Dugas who died Feb. 4. PAGE 11 Sunday, the day of Christ’s resurrection, enter into a Paschal fast, a holding back was a day to be celebrated and Christians in anticipation of the resurrection. In THE HOLY CROSS FAMILY MINISTRIES | INDEX did not fast or do other forms of penance encouraging Catholics to observe a pas- BEGAN 73 years ago to encourage people on that day. chal fast, the Second Vatican Council to pray the rosary. This ministry, now CLASSIFIED ADS 18 Therefore, the church expanded the said, “Let the Paschal fast be kept sacred. COMING EVENTS 18 period of fasting – Lent – to six full Let it be celebrated everywhere on Good ENTERTAINMENT 14 weeks, each with only six days of fasting, Friday and, when possible, prolonged Monday through Saturday, (36 days) and through Holy Saturday so that the joy of FAMILY LIFE 5 added the days of Ash Wednesday, and the Sunday of the Resurrection may be Correction INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL NEWS 4 March 4 is the date of the Reconcilia- the Thursday, Friday and Saturday fol- attained with uplifted and clean mind.” SPIRITUALITY 7 tion Prayer Service at St. Paul the Apos- lowing Ash Wednesday to complete the The word Lent is derived from the tle Church, 3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton VIEWPOINT 16 40 days of Lent. Old English word lencten which means Rouge. The service will be at 6:30 p.m. YOUTH 12 The number 40 has carried signifi- spring as Lent is a time for renewal. | PRAY FOR THOSE WHO PRAY FOR US Please pray for the priests, deacons and religious women and men in the Baton Rouge Diocese. Feb. 26 Rev. Robert Merced OP Mar. 4 Rev. Michael J. Moroney

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By Laura Deavers Louviere said she takes re- Editor sponsibility for evangelizing the family in any way she can which A simple box, covered in blue includes supporting the parents paper, is bringing St. Jean Vian- at home. “This is so awesome,” ney families to prayer. she remarked. Denise Louviere had the idea of Every week brings more inter- making a Rosary Box for the chil- est from the ones who have not dren attending St. Jean Vianney’s taken the Rosary Box home as Parish School of Religion in Ba- they see their fellow students re- ton Rouge to bring home so they ceiving the bag with the Rosary could pray the rosary with their Box or giving the bag to another family. Louviere is the director of student, said Lindsey Falcon, religious education at St. Jean. who teaches fourth-grade. With 23 classes each year, Burgess said more than 23 families have said they want to have The Campbell family – Ben, Katie, Anna and Jennifer – pray the rosary at their kitchen table. They are using the the Rosary Box for a image of the Blessed Mother and the information that is contained in the Rosary Box distributed by the St. week. Another box will Jean Vianney Parish School of Religion to learn about praying the rosary. Photos by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commenta- be added in the coming tor weeks so that all fami- son, Andrew, who is in the 11th- gratitude. Stacy and Jason Ver- and aunts because he grew up lies who are interested grade at Denham Springs High ret said they realized what the praying the rosary with them. can participate. School, and daughter, Lauren, family gained by praying the ro- Van Oss said it was a good op- Families are asked to who is in the eighth-grade at Ju- sary together and saying other portunity for his two children write in the Rosary Box lian Parc Junior High. prayers as a family. They want to have the same experience he journal when they pray “The rosary really brought to work on finding more time to had. the rosary, telling about the kids together as we gathered pray together, starting with one So all of the families can learn the experience and around the kitchen table, be- night a month. about the experiences each fam- what praying the ro- cause that is the center of every- Stacy Verret said each child ily had while praying the rosary, sary together meant for thing for us,” said Bordelon. The wanted to lead a decade of the Louviere plans to make copies of the family, said Betty children had special intentions rosary. “I didn’t know what to the journal that is in the Rosary Wright, religious educa- for people they know who are expect, but they did well.” Box at the end of the school year. tion assistant. going through difficult times. Laura Tran was able to pray Louviere’s daughter, Lizette When eighth-grader Days later the siblings checked the rosary with her two chil- Leader, who is principal at St. Allen Vignes’ fam- on each other to ask how the per- dren, sixth-grader Angelina and George School, was so impressed ily had the Rosary Box, son they prayed for was getting second-grader Aiden, but it was with the Rosary Box when she they went to his grand- along. difficult for her husband to join was saw it that she is now using A picture of the Blessed Mother on the in- parents’ house so the The parents of sixth-grader them since he is accustomed to it in her school. side of the Rosary Box provides an image generations could pray Joshua Verret, fourth-grader praying the rosary in his native St. Jean’s director of religious to reflect on while saying the five decades together. Zachary Verret and first-grader tongue, Vietnamese, and the education is already think- of the rosary. Alexis Columbia, a Theresa Verret said it is dif- children do not know the lan- ing about what she can do next sixth-grader, said the ficult to find time for prayer in guage. school year to evangelize the Families are encouraged to Rosary Box has made a big dif- their busy lives but they often The night Daniel Van Oss and families with children in the St. pray the rosary as many times ference in her family. She ex- lay on the floor in their children’s his family prayed the rosary they Jean Vianney Parish School of as possible, but at least once plained that her stepfather is a bedrooms to express prayers of invited to their house his parents Religion. during the week they have the volunteer fireman, which often Rosary Box. The box holds ev- takes him away from the fam- erything needed for the family ily. The night the family had exterior shutters Custom Made New Orleans Style Exterior Shutters, rosary – several rosaries, a book set aside to pray the rosary as a CD or IRA View Carre Commission Approved. on how to pray the rosary, a dia- family, Alexis’ stepfather rear- gram of how to recite the rosary ranged his schedule so he could About to Roll with notation of the prayer that join them. “He is also trying to Over and Play is to be prayed on each bead of rearrange his schedule at the fire the rosary, a small statue of the station so he can go to Mass with Dead? Blessed Mother, a prayer card the family,” Alexis added happily. Learn the Safe and and a journal. On the inside of She said her brothers, Mason, an Secure Way to Earn the box cover is a picture of the 11th-grader, and Collin, a ninth- Stock Market Linked Blessed Mother, which many grader, were also very interested Returns Without families use as a focal point for in praying the rosary. Market Risk to Your their family rosary. St. Jean Vianney parishio- Principal. “The Rosary Box Project has ner Mary Bordelon has led the helped to evangelize the fami- rosary for the St. Louis King of Call now for a FREE lies,” said Patsy Burgess, the first- France Knights of Columbus copy of the book grade PSR teacher. She said the Auxiliary for many years and so Growth Without project has been very good be- is quite devoted to this special Risk cause it brings families together prayer to the Blessed Mother. O’Mire Financial Visit our to pray. “Denise has been sur- She was pleasantly surprised by showroom at prised how many families have the intentions the family mem- Services 6032 Crestmount Dr. come forward to take the box bers wanted to pray for during 1.800.844.3254 Baton Rouge, LA home each week,” Burgess added. their week. Her family includes 4 The Catholic Commentator NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL February 22, 2012 Future of Catholic health care seen in service to community, poor

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien ington School of Law, expressed Catholic News Service dismay that only 60 percent of those who are uninsured today WASHINGTON — Even with are expected to be insured by health reform, some people will 2019, when the health reform law remain uninsured, and Catholic is fully implemented. health care must continue to be That situation will give Catho- known for its “special predilec- lic hospitals “an opportunity to tion for the poor,” said panelists provide more community ben- at a Washington colloquium. efit,” she said. “Without that, we would have Jesuit Father John Haughey, a hard time distinguishing our- a research fellow at George- selves from other not-for-profit town University’s Woodstock hospitals,” said Robert V. Stanek, Theological Center, focused on retired president and CEO of Catholic health care’s role as a Catholic Health East in Newtown continuation of Christ’s heal- Square, Pa., and current chair- ing ministry. He said that un- man of the board of trustees of derstanding should infuse any the Catholic Health Association. Catholic health care institution, Corrine Parver, health policy “from the CEO down to the one attorney and former executive di- who mops the corridors.” rector of the health law program The three speakers were part Mari Etzel, 25, a nurse who works as a volunteer at Christ House though the Catholic Volunteer Network, at American University’s Wash- of a panel discussion during a treats a patient in 2011 at the medical facility in Washington. Panelists at a recent conference said home- and community-based care is the future of Catholic health care. Photo by Bob Roller | CNS

We are on the web at daylong colloquium Feb. 14 at The thecatholiccommentator.org. Catholic University of America in Only 60 percent of those Washington. Sponsored by the university’s Institute for Policy who are uninsured today Tax-Deferred Annuities • IRA • Rollovers Research & Catholic Studies and its School of Nursing, the confer- are expected to be insured by 2019, Tired of Watching ence had as its theme, “Learning when the health reform law Your Retirement % from the Past, Planning the Fu- APY Funds Vanish in 3.75 ture.” is fully implemented. the Stock Market? Includes Current Yield + Reviewing changes in Catholic 1% Bonus health care over the past few de- Don’t kiss your hard-earned retirement dollars goodbye. Instead, roll cades, Stanek said most Catholic Saying that the “variety of reform law. In addition, she them over to Catholic Life Insurance and watch them grow! Because our hospitals are now part of health rapidly emerging technologies said, it is not clear where the fixed annuities are not tied to the ups and downs of the stock market, care systems, many of them mul- will impact Catholic health care money is going to come from for we guarantee that you’ll have more in our IRA or Annuity tomorrow than tistate, and the number of women very strongly in the future,” expansion of the Medicaid pro- you have today. religious who are hospital admin- Stanek said he did not believe gram, as required by the law. istrators or CEOs has gone from the major emphasis of health Father Haughey said the 770 in 1968 to eight now. care in the future will be large major responsibility of Catho- As lay leadership of Catholic acute-care hospitals. lic health care institutions is to Call now: Frank Lamulle health care continues to grow, he “We can’t afford as a society represent “Christ’s healing pres- 504-458-0957 said, the challenge will be to keep to continue to treat people in ence, one that is sufficiently tan- *Interest rates are subject to change & vary by plan. Rate guaranteed for 1st year. Minimum guarantee is 2.00% the systems true to their faith- the most expensive vehicle pos- gible with God’s presence that it based mission. sible,” he said. can ignite or reignite faith and “The Catholic health minis- Parver, a member of the hope and love in its patients and try will be strengthened when board of trustees of Holy Cross personnel.” we hold onto the concept that Hospital in Silver Spring, Md., He warned against a tenden- we are not institution-based, but said home- and community- cy toward “nostalgic piety” or to based on healing, on the personal based health care is the wave of the “myopic” view that reduces touch,” Stanek said. “If our health the future and described some “responsibility for the religious care delivery system is truly per- of Holy Cross’ outreach pro- mission of the institution to the son-centered, the Catholic minis- grams to underserved and vul- pastoral care unit.” ATTORNEYS AT LAW try will be alive and well regard- nerable segments of the popula- What people should experi- less of what form it takes.” tion. ence through Catholic health 270 S. Sharp Road • Baton Rouge, LA 70815 • (225) 924-7597 He said this is the first gen- In addition to two health cen- care is “more than competence, JAMES R. COXE, III and ASSOCIATES eration of lay leaders not working ters for uninsured adults, she though that; more than efficien- Personal Injury General Practice AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS WILLS and SUCCESSIONS side by side with women religious said, the hospital has programs cy, though that too; more than WRONGFUL DEATH CORPORATIONS in Catholic health care. focusing on preventive care and professionalism, though that PRODUCT LIABILITY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY SEAMAN/HARBOR WORKERS CLAIMS REAL ESTATES Stanek said the lay leadership treatment for several diseases – too,” Father Haughey said. MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CRIMINAL DEFENSE has progressed from saying, “Sis- including breast cancer, diabe- “It is people giving of them- Family Law Personal Bankruptcy ter, tell me what to do” to asking tes and heart problems. selves, emptying themselves to Notary in Office “What would the sisters do?” But In the policy arena, Parver serve their brothers and sisters. TELEPHONE (225) 924-7597 they need to continue to progress expressed concern that some ... If that is what is experienced “In Home Consultations on Request” to the point of asking, “What will major employers have said they in your facility,” he said, “you we do, from a perspective totally might not continue offering are extending Christ’s healing consistent with our heritage?” he health insurance to their em- mission in that facility at this said. ployees under the new health time.” February 22, 2012 FAMILY LIFE The Catholic Commentator 5 Married couples source of guidance, encouragement for engaged couples

By Debbie Shelley “That’s when the Kleenex Assistant Editor comes out really quick,” Dewey Angelloz said. Some married couples in the The sponsors help the couple Diocese of Baton Rouge have they are mentoring make an shared the blessings and experi- inventory of qualities in their ences from their relationship to relationship to help them deter- help others prepare for the sac- mine if they are ready to marry. rament of holy matrimony. “We’re not here to fix things, For the past 20 years, An- we are here to walk with them,” gela and Dewey Angelloz have Angela Angelloz said. served the church by sponsoring She said by showing the en- engaged couples, first as mem- gaged couple their support, bers of St. Alphonsus Church in they let them know they are not Greenwell Springs and now as alone and that they are part of a members of St. Aloysius Church church family community. in Baton Rouge. They use the Although the Angellozes have program “For Better and For been married for 30 years, they Ever” by Father Robert Ruhn- say it is interesting to note dur- ke CSsR, who trained them for ing their discussions with en- Communication is critical in a marriage, according to Sherry and Don Leger, center, who have helped cou- the program. The book utilized gaged couples how much their ples prepare for marriage at Christ the King Church in Baton Rouge. The Legers said World Wide Marriage as part of the program covers: own perception about family Encounter is a great way to develop communication skills. With the Legers are their children, from left, Jo- family of origin, finances, rais- has changed. seph, Casey and Katherine. Photo provided by Babycakes Photography ing children, spirituality, sexu- Some couples going through ality, cohabitation, mixed faith marriage preparation have been their lives together,” but they LSU campus prepare for mar- about their feelings on various marriages, blended families and married before, are of mixed keep their marriage strong riage, as well as in leading Mar- topics. Because Don Leger pre- being involved in the church races or come from different by compromising and talking ried Couples League retreats at fers to communicate by written community. socio-economic backgrounds. about issues as they arise. St. Joseph Abbey in St. Bene- word, Sherry Leger said the ex- Married couples whose own As did the engaged couples dict. ercise is an effective way for him backgrounds reflect such diver- who meet with the Angellozes, to express himself. She added sity may effectively help them the engaged couples who met “We’re not here to that she prays to the Holy Spirit on their journey towards mar- with the Charleses assessed to guide her in the words she riage. their own relationship. fix things, we are should use. Boyd and Yolande Charles, “During this mentoring pro- The Legers emphasize to members of St. Jude Church in cess you’re sharing your experi- here to walk with couples preparing for marriage Baton Rouge, have sponsored ences,” Yolande Charles said. that if they don’t learn to com- couples in that parish who were Married for 29 years, the them.” municate with each other, when preparing for marriage. Both Charleses conveyed to engaged their children leave home they spouses have been married be- couples they worked with that Angela Angelloz will have difficulties. Don Leger fore. Yolande Charles grew up they themselves are not per- Sponsoring couple member for engaged said spouses let each other know in Louisiana, and her husband, fect. “We have our challenges,” couples at their expectations by communi- who is 20 years older than her, Yolande Boyd said. cating. grew up in South Carolina. Boyd The Charleses said it is impor- The Legers, who have been After being married for many Charles grew up in the Baptist tant for married couples to help married for 35 years, said they years, husbands and wives may church and his wife is a cradle engaged couples see how spe- developed their communication feel that they know each other Catholic. cial their relationship with each and listening skills during the well, but as they grow older they Yolande Charles said she and other is. WWME weekend they attended face different challenges that Dewey and Angela Angelloz her husband have had to “meld “Our faith taught us to be kind in 2002. In the monthly WWME may debunk that assumption. meet with couples who are pre- and loving towards each other. Sharing Circle meetings, which By communicating, they help paring for marriage at St. Aloy- It’s a thread that runs through- provide couples who have at- each other address those issues, sius Church in Baton Rouge. Photo out our life,” Yolande Charles tended a weekend with ongoing according to the Legers. provided by Eric Frank Photography said. support and encouragement, Sherry Leger added that the According to the Charleses, spouses continue to sharpen goal of spouses should be to help Over the course of six to eight husbands and wives should see their communication skills by each other be the best person he months, the Angellozes meet each other as best friends. sharing letters they write to each or she can be. in their home with the engaged The Charleses are among the couple, which helps the be- couples who say World Wide trothed to see how marriage is Marriage Encounter (WWME) ResthavenResthaven GardensGardens ofof MemoryMemory lived out on a daily basis. is one of the marriage enrich- You’re invited for a private tour of The candlelit meetings in- ment programs that benefitted Resthaven Gardens...and our large clude an opening prayer, read- them in helping other couples Mausoleum and Funeral Home with ing of Scripture and discussions in marriage preparation pro- Chapels. 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The Light is ON for You To find the original 4 pages printed by The Catholic Commentataor in 2010, go to thecatholiccommentator.org, click on issues, 2010, February 13 extra. They can be printed from the website. February 22, 2012 SPIRITUALITY The Catholic Commentator 7 Holy Cross Family Ministries fosters praying of rosary around the world

By Debbie Shelley Mahoney stated HCFM fosters the Assistant Editor praying of the Marian devotion through different ministries. Its Family Rosary In 1939, Father Patrick Peyton CSC ministry sponsors family retreats, con- was a young seminarian dying of tuber- ferences, seminars, parish missions, culosis when he prayed the rosary and days of reflection and rosary rallies. The was healed through the Blessed Moth- ministry also sponsors the Rosaries for er’s intercession. He spent the next 51 the World Campaign, which began with a years of his priesthood serving the spiri- goal to send one million rosaries to Rus- tual needs of families and encouraging sia, and through which approximately them to pray the rosary. The ministry 20 million rosaries have been sent to he founded, Holy Cross Family Minis- families, schools and church parishes on tries (HCFM), which is headquartered every continent. Family Rosary ministry in Massachusetts and serves 17 different also sponsors the “Try Prayer! It Works!” countries on five continents, educates creative contest, in which students from families about the rosary and encour- the Diocese of Baton Rouge participate. ages the praying of the devotion. The ministry further provides several Representatives from HCFM, Beth online prayer resources on familyro- Holy Cross Family Ministries representatives Beth Mahoney, center, left, and Ann Melan- Mahoney, mission director, and Ann sary.org, including an interactive rosary, son instruct Our Lady of Mercy School second-graders in how to pray the rosary. Photo by Melanson presented “Thinking Good blogs, daily, weekly and family prayers, Debbie Shelley | The Catholic Commentator Thoughts,” which included lessons on the weekly homilies, seasonal inspirational stitute, which was founded in Lima, Peru, serious about the rosary” especially since history of the rosary and how to pray it, messages and e-cards. Additionally, the in 1997. Blessed Pope John Paul II wrote an apos- for kindergarten through fourth-grade ministry created a family rosary mobile Mahoney and Melanson said the tolic letter in 2002 on it. She said their students at Our Lady of Mercy School application for smart phones. OLOM students were knowledgeable of interest is seen through their praying the Jan. 31-Feb. 2. At the end of the lessons, Through its Family Theater Produc- but eager to learn more about the rosary, devotion at World Youth Day, in the class- students formed a living rosary using tions ministry, HCFM evangelizes, en- which Mahoney said is “catechism on a room and other settings. She said youth yarn, plastic eggs and stones. tertains and educates families through string” and “very scriptural.” She said the can foster the devotion in their families Sherri Montagnino, OLOM early child- mass and social media. Since 1947, Fam- presentations for the younger children and carry forth the mission of Father hood religion teacher, had met Mahoney ily Theater Productions has produced covered the basics about the rosary and Peyton, who is a candidate for sainthood at a meeting of the National Catholic more than 600 radio and TV programs its prayers, and delved deeper into the and who coined the phrases, “The family Educational Association in New Orleans featuring hundreds of celebrities, with mysteries of the devotion for the older that prays together stays together,” and last year and talked with her about pro- more than 10,000 broadcasts worldwide. students. “A world at prayer is a world at peace.” moting family prayer at OLOM School, HCFM also conducts research and “We strive to show them how the mys- “We try to educate families on the im- which led to Mahoney and Melanson educates people concerning the impact teries of the rosary are the mystery of our portance of Jesus’ words ‘Where two or coming to the school as part of Catholic of urban poverty on families through the lives,” Mahoney said. more are gathered in my name, there I Schools Week. ministry of the Father Peyton Family In- She added, “a lot of youth are getting am in their midst,’” Mahoney said. My most unforgettable experience

eeting Scarboro Mission a lot about his ministry. As soon asked me to join him. I warmed he established an international Father Harvey Steele in as we arrived at the first village, to the idea and asked my bishop training center for the co-op Mthe Dominican Re- the whole town came out to greet to release me, but I was turned movement. public when I was a 27-year-old him with enthusiasm. down. He died April 7, 1999. Many seminarian was a great blessing. Men, women and children Instead I was sent to study of the nonprofit corporations he I met him when I was the were shouting, “Padre Pablo, for a doctorate in canon law and helped create have millions of houseguest of an old college Padre Pablo,” the name they had soon became the judicial vicar of dollars in assets. classmate. Jim Hagan was build- affectionately bestowed on him the diocesan marriage tribunal. He has been sorely missed by ing roads there, working in his years earlier. The refusal was understandable friends and faithful followers all father’s construction company. In the background of the but disappointing. I often wonder over Latin America, and it makes Jim and his wife, Barbara, jubilation, I saw the dismal signs what my life would have been me think of the verse, “By their helped Father Steele in many of poverty: dirt floors, flimsy had I been given permission. fruits you will know them.” ways, and they wanted me to straw shacks and wood stoves on Father Steele was eventually meet him. Eager to learn more the ground where people cooked thrown out of the Dominican Re- FATHER CATOIR is chaplain of an about this priest’s ministry to the beans. Spirituality public by the country’s dictator emergency assistance program poor, I jumped at the chance. I was amazed at how easily Rafael Trujillo. I helped Father and writes on spirituality for Father Steele had devoted Father Steele mingled with the Steele resettle in Panama where Catholic News Service. himself to learning the principles men gathered around our Jeep. for Today of the co-op and credit union They all laughed repeatedly Father John Catoir movements in order to help the throughout the conversation. The Insurance Solutions! poor. same ritual of conviviality was and admiration of this group David T. Didier, President We met and talked at length. repeated at each village. of people of the Dominican Senior Financial Advisor He invited me on a tour of the When it was time to leave, Republic. villages he served. He was train- the children and the barking Father Steele, a soft-spoken, Senior Products: Since 1984 ing local men to become leaders dogs raced after our Jeep as the gray-haired Canadian, had won • Life Insurance/Final Expense – Term Life, 225-573-5096 Whole Life, Universal Life in the co-op movement. children waved goodbye. their confidence by teaching • Medicare Supplements, Senior Dental, Cancer 800-935-9750 The next day we traveled early I had seen missionaries in them how to transform poverty • Annuities, Safe Income, Guaranteed [email protected] over the muddy terrain. The action before, but never anything into prosperity and hope. • Estate Planning www.insurance-solutionsnow.com bumpy ride made it difficult to like this. Here was a white man Father Steele and I remained Affordable, All A or A+ rated by AM Best hold a conversation, but I learned who commanded the respect friends. After my ordination, he 8 The Catholic Commentator February 22, 2012 Want to get the word Cassandra Will shows passion for Church

out about your By Barbara Chenevert nity activities. And she worked Staff Writer with parents to give them the St. Joseph Altar? tools to catechize their children The Catholic Commentator will publish Cassandra Will has been the at home. queen of a Mardi Gras krewe, a Father Lowell Case SSJ, cur- in the March 7 issue a list of St. Joseph Al- furniture salesperson and a sub- rent pastor of St. Augustine, de- tars that will be held in the Diocese of Baton stitute teacher. But bring up the scribed Will as enthusiastic and Rouge. If you would like to submit a listing, in- topic of the Catholic church and hardworking. She is dedicated you will find her real passion. to the safety and protection of clude the date(s), place (street address), times The director of religious educa- youth, he said. She holds classes and a phone number with a contact name. tion at St. Augustine Church in every day and is an integral part • The Catholic Commentator New Roads, Will said she found of coordinating the children’s her call in passing on the faith to choir and liturgies for the sacra- P. O. Box 14746 the largely African American and ments. Baton Rouge, LA 70898-4746 poverty-prone community that Will said she finds time for she serves with tenacity. her own spiritual life on walks. • Email [email protected] “Don’t call Cassandra Will into Cassandra Will “I have become fascinated with • FAX to 225-336-8710 the kitchen, because I won’t know Celeste Barrot asked her to be- nature and I pray while walking. The deadline to be included is Feb. 29. what to do. But tell me what you come a catechist. “I was reluctant It is a rewarding prayer experi- need to get something done and I at first but agreed to become the ence,” she said. For more information call 225-387-0983. will get it for you. I can get around fifth-grade catechist, and then As a single woman, Will easily any obstacle,” she said. “I know a I became active again in church identifies with her community. lot of people in the diocese and ministry,” serving on the Parish Many of the women are single. the CatholiC I don’t hesitate to ask them for Council, singing in the choir as They can do a lot for themselves., help.” well as other ministries. she said. Will is determined to teach the When the late Bishop Stanley She is the president of Dioc-

Commentatorserving the diocese o f baton rouge since 1962 people of St. Augustine Church Ott began the RENEW program esan Council of Catholic Women about the Catholic faith and in the diocese, Will joined a and serves on several diocesan about African Americans’ role in group that met with the pastor at committees overseeing religious its growth. the rectory. He presented them education and the RCIA process. SPREADING THE FAITH AND “When people think of black with a challenge to work with She is determined that children Catholics, they think we are people who wanted to become in her community see the role of CARING FOR GOD’S PEOPLE IN A converts. But we have long lega- Catholic. African Americans in religious WORLD OF NEED. cies. This is the only faith I have “Everybody was stunned. life. In the meeting hall where known,” Will said, pointing out This was uncharted territory. religious education classes are THE SOCIETY FOR THE that there are generations of Before this, people who wanted held, she displayed mementoes PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH Catholics in her family. to become Catholic just talked of the life of Martin Luther King www.onefamilyinmission.org The oldest of eight children, to a priest. Father was laying Jr. during January, making sure Will has been in church ministry the groundwork for the Rite of that the children understood that since she was 12. Christian Initiation of Adults. even though he was not Catholic, “I started as a reader. I was “He formed an RCIA team and his message of change through among one of the last groups trained them … I don’t know how peaceful methods is. confirmed at the age of 11. They it happened but I became the This month her displays re- didn’t know what to do with us RCIA coordinator,” Will said. flect Black History month, and after confirmation. So some of throughout the year, she will us started attending daily Mass. highlight the lives of black saints. Then pastor Father John Koyne She also makes sure the chil- encouraged the students to read dren know about service and is at Mass. proud that this poor community “That started me, and eventu- has generously given to many ally I read at Sunday Mass also.” omen in inistry causes. Will has worked with When Will reached high school W m community leaders to assist the Sister Rose, a sister of the Holy children of her church parish Spirit, started a high school, In the 1990s the Sisters of the and the area. She opened an af- group that met once a month on Holy Spirit notified St. Augustine ternoon summer day camp at St. Sunday. But when some in her Church they would be leaving, Augustine for children who had group wanted more, Will said and a search began for a director been attending a morning pro- she became a religious education of religious education. gram at the public school. She aide for the elementary grades. “I had a vivid imagination. called the camp a remarkable She was also the first president of If we did something in class, I evangelizing tool that brought the CYO at St. Augustine, helping would make an environment for people to the church campus who with many community service it. The other catechists observed had not been to church in a long projects. this and asked me to apply for the time. After high school she attended job,” she said. She was hired Feb. Will said she has learned to do a Southern University where she 1, 1994, and was the first full-time lot with a little and has mastered received a bachelor of science in African American DRE in the di- the art of recycling and tapping psychology. She returned to New ocese. into community resources to give Roads and did some odd jobs Will went to work immediately students what they need. “My last including tutoring, substitute encouraging students to take name isn’t Will for nothing. You teaching and working in retail. part in religious education class- know what they say ‘where there’s After a couple of years, Sister es, service projects and commu- a will, there’s a way.’ ” February 22, 2012 The Catholic Commentator 9 Of cardinal importance: new princes of Visit thecatholiccommentator.org. the church on their role By Francis X. Rocca Unusual Plants Catholic News Service Exciting displays, landscape shrubs, beautiful color! 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Photo by Paul Haring | CNS said Cardinal-designate Edwin F. O’Brien, “but a cardinal really gone too far and we’ve been too of Milan, a towering figure of has a very clear role in a pastoral complacent for too long, and we that century’s Catholic Reforma- concern for the church universal.” have to take action.” tion, experienced a kind of non- “It’s a wider focus on the church Cardinal-designate Thomas physical martyrdom in the sense and how we can help the Holy Fa- C. Collins of Toronto said he re- that “he was with his people even ther and inform the Holy Father cently drew inspiration from a in the midst of plague ... and he as to the needs of the church uni- biography of St. John Fisher, a was also very firm in terms of the versal as we experience them,” cardinal who was martyred in civil power,” Cardinal-designate Cardinal-designate O’Brien said. 1535 for refusing to recognize Collins said. Unlike most of his peers work- King Henry VIII as head of the New York’s Cardinal-desig- ing in Rome, Cardinal-designate English church. nate Timothy M. Dolan struck a O’Brien has not been named to “The red robes, those spec- characteristically informal note Anthony’s ItAlIAn DelI run a Vatican office. 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Cardinal-designate Collins said, or ‘dignity’ or ‘prestige,’” the car- That mission has lately “taken is St. Charles Borromeo. dinal-designate said, “because on a special urgency,” said Car- The 16th-century archbishop Jesus told us not to.” dinal-designate O’Brien, as war and civil unrest in the Middle State Farm® East have made the always-pre- Providing Insurance and Financial Services carious position of Christian mi- Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 norities there even more threat- ening. 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By Laura Deavers embedded in our governing tradition dat- Editor ing back to the laws of ancient Israel. We should be disturbed these days.” Lent is the time in the church year for Two of CRS’s greatest challenges in Catholics to pray, sacrifice and help others. Burkina Faso are child brides and perse- Every Lent Catholics are called to give aid cuted women accused of witchcraft. And, to people in need through the Rice Bowl hunger is ever present in this country that program and the collection for Catho- has one of the lowest GDP per capita fig- lic Relief Services. These two programs ures in the world. help people around the world as well as at CRS has been able to provide a home for home. young teenage girls who run away when David Aguillard, director of Catholic their families force them to marry men Charities for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, who are much older, reported Aguillard. had an opportunity to visit several towns Orders of religious women provide refuge in Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in for the young girls escaping forced mar- west Africa, to see work being done by riages, but their future is uncertain be- Catholic Relief Services to relieve hunger cause the religious women have meager and bring dignity to the people. resources, said Aguillard. The American Surrounded by six countries Burkina Catholic Church through Catholic Relief Faso is almost 106,000 square miles with Services has built buildings where the a population of 15.8 million. girls can raise pigs, providing them food Aguillard said CRS invited him to visit and a marketable product to help raise Burkina Faso as part of CRS’s global soli- money for the center. darity initiative to provide educational Aguillard explained that the ultimate awareness of its work and to raise con- goal of the center is to reunite the girls sciousness of people in need in other parts with their families but it takes time to heal A woman, who was branded as a sorcerer and banished forever from her village, lives as of the world. the wounds of humiliation that the girls an outcast in a community of women – who like her have been accused of witchcraft – “As someone once said, hope lies in our and their families have suffered. with a small group of Catholic nuns. Photo by David Aguillard | Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge ability to be disturbed,” Aguillard said. “I In this primitive country, people need lage will scapegoat women and blame The women might be beaten, their home am reminded both that concern for the to find a way to place blame on someone them for practicing witchcraft, which the burned and be banished from the village. poor is rooted in our Christian faith and or something when disaster strikes. Vil- villagers believe caused the catastrophe. SEE CRS PAGE 11

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By Laura Deavers Father Jason Palermo, who grew up in Editor Plaquemine when Father Dugas was as- signed to St. Clement and taught at St. After suffering from Parkinson’s dis- John High School, gave the homily for ease for more than two decades, Father the Vigil Wake Service Feb. 7. The young Jerome A. Dugas, 76, died Feb. 4 at Ol- priest described Father Dugas, who had lie Steele Burden Manor nursing home in taken the nickname of Padre many years Baton Rouge. Bishop Robert W. Muench, ago, as a hero because he touched many along with Fathers Gerard Burns, Jason people’s lives, embodied virtues and was Palermo and Cleo Milano, was the pri- humble because of the trials he endured. mary celebrant of Father Dugas’ funeral “A true hero usually overcomes trials Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at St. John and hardships to accomplish something the Evangelist Church in Plaquemine. great,” said Father Palermo. Three dozen of their fellow priests joined In addition to the obvious trials brought them. on by Parkinson’s and the diagnosis of He served as parochial vicar at Ascen- cancer years before, Father Dugas strug- sion of Our Lord Church in Donaldson- gled with nervousness when he had to ville, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church deliver Sunday homilies, Father Palermo in White Castle, Our Lady of Mercy explained. “People loved Padre’s homi- Church in Baton Rouge, and at St. Mary lies because of their practical insight and of False River Church in New Roads, af- brevity.” ter recovering from cancer. He was pastor “Padre’s trials made him an ideal priest,” of St. Anne Church in Morganza and St. said Father Palermo. “His weaknesses al- Vincent Church in Innis, Sacred Heart of Bishop Robert W. Muench incenses the casket holding the body of Father Jerome Dugas lowed him to have a truly pastoral heart.” Jesus Church in Baton Rouge, and then as at the beginning of the funeral Mass for Father Dugas Feb. 8 at St. John the Evangelist Now a pastor himself, Father Palermo the second pastor of St. Clement Church. Church in Plaquemine. Photo by Laura Deavers | The Catholic Commentator encouraged the congregation to live out In addition to his pastoral duties, Father some of the virtues Father Dugas dem- Dugas coached high school football and steps,” said Father Burns. would think of himself last and often used onstrated in his life: a great listener, be- basketball and taught high school stu- Father Dugas was one of the first priests his personal finances to help students and ing open to people’s culture, beliefs and dents at the Brothers of the Sacred Heart ordained for the Diocese of Baton Rouge individuals in need, sometimes to the opinions, delegation of duties, educating, School in Donaldsonville, Catholic High 50 years ago. Father Burns told the story point of neglecting himself.” optimism, love of church and priesthood. School of Pointe Coupée, Catholic High, of Marie Caballero Dugas, Father Dugas’ St. Joseph’s Academy and St. John the mother, saying when she was handed Je- Evangelist. He was also a prison chaplain rome shortly after he was born, “This is and a school administrator. going to be my priest.” He was an avid fan of all sports but his “Thus Jerome’s path of life was ‘given’ favored sport was tennis. He wrote sev- to him at his birth. Uncle Jerome, a most eral books including “From My Side of gifted individual, could have been many the Net” and most recently “Game, Set, things: a farmer, a father, a coach, a writer, Murder.” a teacher, a principal, a warden, a cowboy, Father Burns, one of Father Dugas’ a professional athlete, a tour guide, an nephews, gave the homily at the funeral explorer, a personal trainer or a marriage Mass. and family counselor, just to name a few. Father Burns attributed his uncle with But since he chose to become a Catholic setting the example as a priest, which led priest, he ended up becoming all of these the young man to consider becoming a things,” said Father Burns. priest. “It was during visits to him at St. “The generosity exhibited by Father Du- Joseph Seminary when I was a young boy gas was known by his personal family and that I began thinking of following in his his parish family,” said Father Burns. “He

CRS: Ways are found to have girls attend school FROM PAGE 10 children as compared to other towns The women may be taken in by a group of that did not have this critical life com- religious sisters who receive aid from CRS. ponent. Food insecurities characterize daily CRS is able to address the immediate life, Aguillard said. To raise the position need while transforming the Gospel val- of women in the communities while pro- ues that everyone be given the opportuni- viding food to families, food is distributed ty to become fully human and participate in the school rooms only to the girls at- in community life, stated Aguillard. tending. Catholic Relief Services doesn’t only He said it’s not unusual to drive along improve the material lives of people, it and see women and girls trudging along changes their cultural expectations. under the weight of the burden they are A percentage of the money collected carrying while young boys are playing through the Rice Bowl and the CRS col- and having fun without a care. lection to help people in countries around In a town where CRS dug a well for the world actually stays in the Diocese of clean drinking water, Aguillard was able Baton Rouge to fund the work done by to see the difference in the health of the Catholic Charities. 12 The Catholic Commentator YOUTH February 22, 2012

THROAT BLESSING – Catholic High of Pointe Students at Holy Family School held a free dress Coupée presents awards day on Feb. 3 to cele- brate the end of Catho- To engage his senior class in the lic Schools Week. That writings of Geoffrey Chaucer, the day several eighth- author of “The Canterbury Tales,” graders helped with the Jason Chauvin, English and jour- Blessing of Throats to nalism instructor at Catholic mark the feast of St. High School of Pointe Coupée, Blaise. While reciting gave the students the assignment the blessing, Lance Ev- to write scripts and create movies ans, left, holds candles based on “The Knight’s Tale,” the to the throat of kinder- first of “The Canterbury Tales.” gartner Caleb Jones. To acknowledge the students’ Photo provided by Holy Family work in completing the assign- Jason Chauvin presents a Red School ment, Chauvin hosted an Acade- Bulb award to Thomas Camper my Awards-style event on Jan. 27. for his work on his movie proj- Red Bulb Awards were presented ect. Photo provided by Catholic High School in 17 categories. These awards of Pointe Coupée got their name because they were Sunny Day Entertainment; best made with red light bulbs that screenplay, Sunny Day Entertain- St. Jean Vianney hosts Body Walk program had been used for an old score- ment; best adapted screenplay, board. Chauvin made the bulbs Starlit Productions; best visual St. Jean Vianney School re- into trophies and presented them effects, Trailer Park Productions; cently hosted the Louisiana to the winners in each category. best costume design, Trailer Park Body Walk, a component of “The award ceremony was Productions. LSU Ag Center and Blue Cross unique,” says senior Jude St. Ro- Also, best actor, Connor Roy; Blue Shield’s Smart Bodies pro- main. “I was a little disappointed best actress, Queeny Battley; best gram that teaches kindergarten I didn’t receive best supporting supporting actor, Austin Bass; through fifth-grade students actor, but I still had an awesome best supporting actress, Brooke how to make good choices for a time.” Traweek; best song from a mo- healthy lifestyle. One of the project assignments tion picture, Super 8 Productions; During the in-school field trip, was to find a creative name for the best fight, Tell’em Productions; students toured a 35-foot by 45- group making the movie best editing, Connor Roy and foot enclosed exhibit that rep- The Red Bulb winners were: Thomas LeBlanc; best director, resented the human body, with best cinematography, FNH Pro- Tyler Laurent; and best picture, 10 stations, including the brain, ductions; best art direction, The Knight’s Tale, Tell’em Produc- mouth, stomach, small intes- Parent volunteer Amy Giarrusso leads fourth-grade students in an ac- Sunny Day Entertainment; best tions. tine, heart, lung, bone, muscle, tivity about what smoking does to the lungs and airways during their foreign film, Rubik’s Cube Pro- CHSPC student Heather Jewell skin and pathway to life. tour of Louisiana Body Walk. Photo provided by St. Jean Vianney School. ductions; best animated feature, contributed to this article. At each station, parent vol- unteer presented a five-minute tary teaching kits, two organ miliar with the concepts.” activity focused on healthy dolls, posters and CDs,” stated She added, “The LSU Ag staff choices SJV physical education teacher was easy to work with, orga- “Smart Bodies supplied our Bridgette DiGerolamo. “We in- nized, and energetic. They real- school with a healthy school kit troduced the material and char- ly helped raise the energy level that included Organ Wise Guy’s acters in class before the Body in the room which created a fun DVDs, upper and lower elemen- Walk so the students were fa- learning atmosphere.”

SCOUT SUNDAY – St. Joseph School Cub Scouts Pack 186 celebrated Scout Sunday on Feb. 7 at St. Jo- seph Church, Ponchatoula. Members of the pack, are, from left, front row, den leader Suzanne Trux- illo, Carter Alston, Jake Noda, Preston Truxillo, Matthew Pellittieri; middle row, Preston Davidson, Jonah Schmitt, Seth Swanner, Hayden Broussard, Triston Truxillo, pack leader Chris Delatte; back row, den leader Caroline Swanner, Nicholas Delatte, Ryan McGill Jr., Dane Schmitt and den leader Ryan McGill. Photo provided by Suzanne Truxillo February 22, 2012 YOUTH The Catholic Commentator 13 Hawkins encourages peers to celebrate faith through music

By Debbie Shelley for a long time. He especially sold, won state competition al- music at the Music, Prayer, Assistant Editor likes listening to the baseline most every year. Praise and Play (MP3) rallies in of 1970’s jazz music. His favor- Showing livestock gives the diocese. St. Michael the Archangel ite jazz bass players are Marcus Hawkins time to spend with his “Playing at the MP3 rallies High School junior Matthew Miller and Victor Wooten. He father. “When we’re at Lamar is an awesome experience,” Hawkins, 17, plays a “mean bass said he and his half-brother, Dixon (Expo Center, for the 4-H Hawkins said. “I get to use my guitar” that moves the youth at Chad Hawkins, who also plays and FFA State Livestock Show), talent in the best way possible – his school to dance and shout the upright bass guitar, stud- it’s just us working together.” to praise God.” and see fun in their Catholic ied jazz together and taught Hawkins, an honor student, At the rallies, Hawkins said faith. each other techniques they had said his father understands the house band has to have a Hawkins, who plays the up- learned. music is important to him and “feel for what is happening” and right and electric bass guitar “That was a cool experience,” allows him to pursue that pas- understand the nature of wor- for the St. Michael High School Hawkins said. sion as long as he keeps up his ship as it plays upbeat songs Jazz Band, began playing mu- Chad Hawkins lives in Ger- grades and fulfills his many during the praise portion of the sic as a fifth-grade student at many and plays with the band, other responsibilities. rallies, and slow things down St. Theresa of Avila School. He the Silverettes, which records A member of St. Mark Church for the quieter prayer times. stopped playing the trombone music for EMI Records. Mat- in Gonzales, Hawkins said he The MP3 rallies give Hawkins in the seventh-grade and picked thew Hawkins plays with the sees the importance music can a chance to “rock out” and help up the bass guitar during the band, Strawberry Jam, which have on people to increase their youth see the fun side of the summer of his eighth-grade plays funk, jazz and blues mu- interest in their faith. He plays Catholic faith. year. sic at benefits and private func- When Hawkins was a fresh- tions. man at St. Michael, Kevin An- Hawkins keeps up with his dry, the school’s band director, Matthew Hawkins, 17 busy schedule by setting pri- asked him to take up the trom- Hometown: Gonzales orities. In addition to playing in OOLS OF OUR AITH bone again and to play with the School: St. Michael the Archangel the St. Michael band, he shows AND THEIR PROMISES jazz band. Hawkins said upper High School livestock, which he has been with f classmen helped him relearn Church: St. Mark doing since the third-grade. His Immaculée how to play the trombone. To father, Carey, gave him a pair t return the favor, Hawkins moti- of goats in his third-grade year vates his fellow band members er functions, they come to join and an Ayshire dairy cow, Ka- March 16-17, 2012 The Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA to give their best effort to the St. “a party going on.” Through his trina, when he was in the sixth- Friday 6-9pm (doors open at 5pm); Saturday 9am-4pm Michael band. music ministry, he strives to grade. Hawkins has won 30 belt Hawkins said when the youth help them see that they can cel- buckles from local, district and Immaculée comes again to share about the “Tools of our hear that the St. Michael band ebrate their faith. state 4-H livestock shows. He Faith,” which can inspire us to grow closer to God and to will be playing at school or oth- Hawkins has been a jazz fan said Katrina, which he recently live a life full of meaning and purpose as God intended.

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NEW GYM – On Jan. 29, St. Peter Chanel School held a ribbon cutting and blessing of its new gym/ multi-purpose building following the 11 a.m. Mass. Participating in the ribbon cutting are Father Ed Fuss, center, honorary chairman of the SPC Capital Campaign; Father Vincent Dufresne, pastor of St. Joseph Church, Paulina; St. Michael Church, Convent; and Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Gramercy; Joanna Foltz, principal of SPC; Melanie Verges, superintendent of Catholic schools for ololcollege.edu Diocese of Baton Rouge; members of the SPC Capital Campaign Steering Committee, SPC School Board members, elected officials, architect Joshua Hoffpauir and contractor Scott Deumite.Photo provided by St. Peter Chanel School 14 The Catholic Commentator ENTERTAINMENT February 22, 2012

dy) after both fall for a perky consumer evoke significant awe or wonderment. Motion Picture Association of America goods tester (Reese Witherspoon). While Some teen sensuality, several moderately MOVIE ratings: G – General audiences; all ages admitted they bring the resources of the spy world scary sequences, a few uses of suggestive PG – Parental guidance suggested; some to bear in a frantic effort to thwart each language, occasional toilet humor. A-II; REVIEWS material may not be suitable for children other, she turns for advice to her closest PG USCCB Office for Film & Broadcasting PG-13 – Parents are strongly cautioned pal (Chelsea Handler) whose pointers, classifications: to give special guidance for attendance meant to be comic, are more often low- Safe House A-I – General patronage of children under 13; some material may minded. The occasional one-liner aside, (Universal) A-II – Adults and adolescents be inappropriate for young children the humor rarely works, while the path to Excessively violent and unconvincing A-III – Adults R – Restricted; under 17 requires accom- a generally moral — though not unmixed espionage thriller in which the low-rank- A-IV – Adults, with reservations panying parent or adult guardian ­— wrap-up is strewn with explosions, ing but loyal CIA operative (Ryan Reyn- L – Limited adult audience NC-17 – No one under 17 admitted O – Morally offensive gunplay and hand-to-hand combat. Con- olds) who runs the agency’s safe house in siderable action violence, skewed sexual Cape Town, South Africa, tries to keep values, brief semigraphic premarital sex- a veteran agent-turned-traitor (Denzel ual activity, a few instances of profanity, Washington) alive and in custody after The Secret World of Arrietty gentle melancholy characterize this Eng- some adult humor and references, at least a massive raid on the facility leaves ev- (Disney) lish-language version of a 2010 Japanese one use of the F-word and about a dozen eryone else who was guarding the pris- Poignant animated fable, based on film, directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, crude or crass terms. A-III; PG-13 oner dead. Perfunctory exchanges about Mary Norton’s 1952 novel “The Bor- which also features voice work by Carol personal and institutional corruption in rowers,” in which a sickly 14-year-old Burnett as the manse’s meddlesome Chronicle screenwriter David Guggenheim’s script boy (voice of David Henrie) accidentally housekeeper. The materialism of the pro- (Fox) offer no more than a scant cover story for discovers a family of miniature people tagonist’s unseen parents is contrasted Reasonably original, curiously dark director Daniel Espinosa’s real agenda: living unobserved in the secluded coun- with the deep bonds and traditional val- exploration of the troubling results that to showcase lengthy fist fights, bloody try house to which he has been sent to ues that unite his newfound pal and her ensue when mere mortals obtain godlike stabbings and fatal shoot outs. Constant, prepare for a risky operation. Despite devoted folks. Brief mild peril. A-I; G powers. After stumbling on a mysteri- sometimes gory, violence, torture, cohab- his best intentions, his insistence on be- ous object, a trio of Seattle teens (Dane itation, fleeting sensuality with partial friending the daughter (voice of Bridgit This Means War DeHaan, Alex Russell and Michael B. nudity, occasional rough and crude lan- Mendler) of the diminutive clan —­ and (Fox) Jordan) find themselves endowed with guage. L; R trying to help her parents (voices of Amy Director McG’s ill-conceived blend of telekinesis and the ability to fly. Though Poehler and Will Arnett) — imperils the action flick and romantic comedy tracks initially they do no more with their new- The Vow little trio’s previously happy life together. the rivalry between two CIA agents and found gifts than goof around and play (Screen Gems) Beautifully crafted visuals and a tone of best friends (Chris Pine and Tom Har- pranks, darker emotions and more seri- Stricken with partial amnesia as the ous consequences soon come to the fore, result of a car accident, a Chicago artist especially for DeHaan’s character, who’s (Rachel McAdams) awakens from a coma struggling to cope with an alcoholic fa- with no memory of her romance with, or ther (Michael Kelly) and a dying mother marriage to, her husband (Channing Ta- (Bo Petersen). Director Josh Trank con- tum). So he sets out to win her heart all veys all this in the pseudo-found footage over again, despite the opposition of her style of “The Blair Witch Project.” Though controlling parents (Sam Neill and Jes- it feels more than a little overused, that sica Lange) who would prefer to see her conceit nonetheless contributes to an reunite with her more conventionally atmosphere of realism and lends ur- respectable ex-fiance (Scott Speedman). gency to the moral debates in which the Based on real events, director and co- principals engage — discussions which, writer Michael Sucsy’s well-intentioned for viewers of faith, will likely represent but flawed love story celebrates the ex- the film’s main appeal. Limited action traordinarily determined marital fidelity violence, scenes of physical abuse, an of Tatum’s character, and strikes a gener- implied premarital encounter, a scatter- ally amiable tone as it does so. But shal- ing of profanity, at least one rough term, low characterizations — mildly bohemian pervasive crude language and an obscene hubby takes on conniving 1-percenter gesture. A-III; PG-13 in-laws — and an initial relationship too cute to be credible undercut its impact. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Brief nongraphic marital lovemaking, (Warner Bros.) a premarital situation, fleeting rear nu- Leaden adventure — improbably dity, adultery theme, numerous sexual sourced from books by Jules Verne, references and jokes, at least one use of Robert Louis Stevenson and Jonathan profanity, a couple of rough and about a Swift — follows an intrepid teenager half-dozen crude terms. A-III; PG-13 (Josh Hutcherson) and his stepfather (Dwayne Johnson) to a South Pacific Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance island crawling with natural anomalies (Columbia) and opportunities for derring-do. Joined Nicolas Cage returns as the monosyl- by a helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and labic Johnny Blaze in the sequel to the his daughter (Vanessa Hudgens), the 2007 comic book-based cult hit “Ghost pair encounter the young hero’s explorer Rider.” Co-directors Mark Neveldine and grandfather (Michael Caine). Director Brian Taylor set the story eight years after Brad Peyton helms a mostly wholesome the first installment, with a French monk sequel to 2008’s “Journey to the Center (Idris Elba) promising to lift Johnny’s de- of the Earth,” though one marred by a monic curse – whereby he’s periodically somewhat casual attitude toward youth- transformed into a skeleton that spits fire ful sexuality as well as by a few potty – if he’ll rescue a boy (Fergus Riordan) jokes. With its merely serviceable visu- from Satan’s clutches. Constant hand-to- als, logically suspect script and lame hand and gun violence, fleeting crass and expository dialogue, the project fails to profane language. A-III; PG-13 February 22, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT The Catholic Commentator 15 Nothing to prove, much to give 12345 6789 11120 131 41 51 61

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door; Don’t need makeup; To cover up; Be- So come on; You got it wrong; To prove I’m 23 33 43 ing the way that you are is enough right; I put it in a song; I don’t know why; You’re being shy; And turn away when I look 53 63 73 Everyone else in the room can see it; Every- into your eye, eye, eyes 83 93 04 one else but you Everyone else in the room can see it; Every- 421 4 34 Refrain: one else but you 44 54 Baby you light up my world like nobody else; The way that you flip your hair gets me (Repeat refrain.) 47486 4 4590521 5 overwhelmed; But when you smile at the 35 554 5 65 ground it ain’t hard to tell; You don’t know Baby you light up my world like nobody else; it; Oh, oh; You don’t know you’re beautiful; The way that you flip your hair gets me over- 75 85 95 If only you saw what I can see; You’ll under- whelmed; But when you smile at the ground 06 16 26 stand why I want you so desperately; Right it ain’t hard to tell; You don’t know; Oh, oh; now I’m looking at you and I can’t believe; You don’t know you’re beautiful moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www You don’t know; Oh, oh; You don’t know ACROSS 3 Demonstrative pronoun you’re beautiful; Oh, oh; But that’s what (Repeat refrain.) 1 Donate a portion of money to 4 Arianism and Gnosticism church 5 Holds in high regard 6 His Holiness 6 John, Paul and John Paul Sung by One Direction | Copyright © 2011 by Syco Music/Sony Music 10 Head of Québec 7 Newspaper essay 14 What Catholics receive on the 8 Golf goal first day of Lent 9 Bread and Wine 15 Gemstone 10 Island from which the Bounty 16 Affirmative votes sailed he British-Irish boy band another demonstrates interest in 17 Sears subsidiary 11 Looked at One Direction almost our world. Friendship is built on 18 Paris pop 12 Cast leader? never came to be. The five caring, not physical appearance. 19 Our Lady, ___ of Christians 13 Sports buff’s TV station T 20 Like some colleagues 21 Marian month band members tried out as solo The song’s story can be broad- 22 Young girl 23 Insects performers for the “X Factor” ened to include any type of 24 The Dead and the Red 25 Lawsuits and all were rejected as contes- personal gift. It is helpful to see 25 50 ___ (“Candy Shop” rapper) 26 Severe tants. Upon a suggestion from what you can offer to our world, 26 Yucky 27 Capital of Tibet 28 Prayer-song 28 Mea ___ one of the judges, they formed but it is not necessary to dwell on 32 NT epistle 29 Mary, Our Lady of Mount themselves into a band and such knowledge. Instead, go out 33 Commits a capital sin Carmel, is patron saint of this ended up finishing third in the and act, using your gifts to help 34 Haunch South American country 35 Meadows 30 Lawful seventh series of the competi- others. 36 St. Francis de ___ 31 Big picture tion. For example, if you are natural- 37 Veni, vidi, ___ 32 “Casablanca” role Now they have released their ly talented at math, the gift might 38 Female members of religious 33 Landed proprietor of Scotland debut album “Up All Night,” and be recognized, but this is not what orders (abbr.) 36 Deficiency in quantity On The Record 39 Fragments 37 Evaporating rapidly off that disc is their initial single is important. Instead, focus on 40 Baby’s ailment 39 Chinese detective, Charlie “What Makes You Beautiful.” Charlie Martin using your talent to help others 41 The Eucharistic Prayer ___ The song rose to the top spot on in your class who are struggling 43 Servant 40 Nightclub the British pop charts last fall. with their math homework. 44 Solid 42 One of the Twelve 45 Small yeast cake 43 Sometimes it’s mini In the song, a guy wonders why a certain girl That you are smart in math is just part of 46 Mark with oil 45 Diocese in Idaho doesn’t realize her natural attractiveness. He who you are. What you do with that gift is what 49 Best friend of David 46 Bookkeeper (abbr.) tells her that “you light up my world like nobody makes the difference. 53 Monk’s room 47 Immediately following else,” for she is so beautiful. Your life and your abilities, both what comes 54 To me, to Pierre 48 Medley 56 Lasso 49 Second of the twelve Indeed, she seems “insecure” about being naturally and what you acquire through lots of 57 112, to Nero Minor Prophets of the Old who she is. Yet, when the song’s character thinks effort, are not the measure of your worth. Rath- 58 Certain letters Testament about the situation, the fact that she fails to er, your dignity and worth are innately provided 59 Young eel 50 Possess recognize her physical qualities is just another by being made unto the image and likeness of 60 Car with removable panels 51 “A dillar, a dollar, ___ o’clock 61 She, in Paris scholar” reason that “makes you beautiful.” your creator. 62 Tiny 52 Not one, down home Most likely, he is right. Physical attractive- If you are from God, then you are surely good. DOWN 55 Gibson, director of The ness is a gift from one’s gene pool. Some have it You have nothing to prove but much to give. 1 “___, eat; this is my body.” (Mt Passion of the Christ 26:26) with abundance, but most of us have less. Still, Appreciate the gifts that you can offer to our 2 Doctrines Solution on page 18 how you take care of your body and the attitudes world and thank our God for bringing them to that you foster about life add much more to your you. Then, look way beyond yourself and ask: genuine attractiveness than what genes have to How can I help? A world of God’s family awaits offer. your answer, and by helping, your beauty is Perhaps the girl in the song appreciates her forever revealed. body, but she is wise not to make it a focus of her attention. Maybe she is more aware of the gifts MARTIN is an Indiana pastoral counselor who re- that others possess. views current music for Catholic News Service. Sure, as the song suggests, it is normal to notice another’s physical characteristics. But Your comments are always welcome. Please good looks alone are not enough to make a last- write to me at [email protected] or at ing connection. Rather, initial physical attrac- 7125 West Country Road 200 South, Rockport, tions often evolve quickly depending on how IN 47635. 16 The Catholic Commentator VIEWPOINT February 22, 2012 In gratitude .... After 37 years, a farewell

s a columnist, I’ve But life is what happens to you while you always harbored are planning your life, so too conversion. to faithful readers Aa certain type of Having cancer taught me some lessons other paranoia about being than the ones I’d planned. Most important here comes a time for overly personal or exhibi- among these was this: Like everyone else in all of us when we have tionistic in my writing or this world, I’ve always wanted joy in my life Tto make a difficult in thinking that my own – friendship, love, celebration. But, and this decision, maybe one that is emotional ups and downs has been the big handicap in finding these, painful. That is what I am are of interest to oth- I have always (however unconsciously) felt feeling as I write this. The ers. I’ve tried to respect that the joy and celebration I so longed for time has come to end my that fear. Occasionally, could only come my way when I was finally longstanding, wonderful however, circumstance free from all anxiety, emotional tension, relationship with Catholic dictates that I do write pressure, overwork, illness, frustration and News Service and with my something more personal. stress of all kinds. We nurse this strange fan- faithful readers. This is such an occasion. In Exile tasy that it is only after all our bills are paid, My work with CNS began I want to express our health is perfect, all tensions within our 37 years ago, in 1975, when my gratitude for all the Father Ron Rolheiser families and friendships are resolved, and we the late Richard Guilderson, prayers and support that I are in a peaceful, leisure space that we can one of the greatest gentle- The Bottom Line have received during these past seven months while finally fully enter life and enjoy it. In the meantime, men I ever met, and who undergoing treatments for cancer. That desert- we put our lives on hold as we perpetually gear up, then worked for Catholic Antoinette Bosco journey has finally ended, and with a good result. A get ready, and wait for that perfect moment to ar- News Service, called me. month ago, I finished my last chemotherapy treat- rive where we can finally rejoice within life. He complimented me on ment and, two weeks ago, after a battery of medical While undergoing cancer treatments, I learned my years of writing for Catholic publications and asked me tests, was pronounced “cancer-free.” To God, fam- something. When I first started the treatments, I to be a columnist for CNS. I thanked him and said I’d think ily, friends, colleagues and to the many of you who began marking a calendar – day one, day two, day about it. He knew, of course, I’d never refuse such an honor. have supported me in prayer: Thank you! three – consciously putting my life on hold, putting We had worked together at the Long Island Catholic, the John Updike, in a poem entitled, Fever, once myself into a posture of waiting, marking away the newspaper for the Rockville Centre Diocese. wrote about what illness might teach us: days until, in my fantasy, the treatments ended and Back then, I was working full time with the Health Sci- I have brought back a good message from the land I could live life again. But, strangely, as the days un- ences Center at the State University of New York at Stony of 102 degrees: folded, to my own surprise, I found that I was living Brook. I was the sole support for six children who were still God exists. I had seriously doubted it before; through one of the richer and happier periods in my at home (an older adopted son, Sterling, had served in the but the bedposts spoke of it with utmost confi- life. Inside the tiredness, nausea and neuropathy, Navy and was by then married and a father). dence, I was finding a rich enjoyment in friendships, col- Mr. Guilderson encouraged me to write about the chang- the threads in my blanket took it for granted, leagues, work, and (on days when I could actually ing issues facing Catholic women. Our place in the world was the tree outside the window dismissed all com- taste them) food and drink. The six months within expanding, with new doors opening as many familiar ones plaints, slammed shut. I found excitement in this new opportunity to and I have not slept so justly for years. I would learn to be more patient. write for Catholic women, but also to work with tremendous It is hard, now, to convey how emblematically Catholic female editors. appearances sat I would be rigorously faithful to Over the years, I had many responses from my Catholic upon the membranes of my consciousness; but female readers, sometimes men, too, who, reading about it is truth long known, a daily practice of contemplative the sorrows I endured in the 1990s as a mother of three that some secrets are hidden from health. deceased sons, offered condolences that brought me joy and Indeed some secrets are hidden from health! prayer. I would no longer take lessened my tears. What secrets did I learn from my loss of health? I have had letters from readers that brought humor, The initial diagnosis of cancer caught me by life, love, friendship and health smiles and often laughter into my life. I have also heard surprise and for a time left me mostly numb from readers bearing great pain. While I knew my responses and frightened. But, after having surgery and for granted, but would finally, could not take away their sorrow, I could always hope that having the projected treatment (six months of perhaps something I wrote could help, even if just a bit. chemotherapy) and the projected long-term after years of failed resolutions, One truth we must all learn in life is that we are not prognosis (good chance for a cure) explained always in charge of what happens, but we can and must take to me, I prayerfully laid out a number of con- begin to live more inside of the charge of how we respond to life’s challenges. Right now I version-steps that I hoped this illness and its face a major challenge: growing old. bitter treatment would conscriptively impose on wonder of God ... But no complaints: God is good, and celebrations are me. I resolved to make this time of treatment a frequent when you have grandchildren. And I do have a few: grace in my life: I would slow down my life, not 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren (thanks to my just during treatment but forever afterwards. I which I was undergoing cancer treatment, turned adopted son Sterling in heaven). would learn to be more patient. I would be rigor- out to be, to my own surprise, six happy and deeply Now I can look forward to spending more time with them, ously faithful to a daily practice of contemplative meaningful months. and perhaps, as one of my beloved granddaughters suggest- prayer. I would no longer take life, love, friend- As John Shea puts it: Life includes suffering. ed, write another book. ship and health for granted, but would finally, When you are spending all your energies to only Again, I want to say thank you from my heart to all those after years of failed resolutions, begin to live rejoice in that part of life that does not include suf- I call sisters and brothers because of our fidelity to our Lord more inside of the wonder of God and life and fering, you will not enter into life because you will Jesus, because of the church he gave us and the teachings he not have my energy so absorbed by the demands be dominated by fear and exclusion and not faith. left us. This is, as a nun once told me long ago, “the gift that of work and agenda. Cancer taught me this lesson and, for that and your keeps giving” – and I learned long ago that if Sister said it, it What happened? Old habits die hard, even under prayers, I am most grateful. has to be true. the pressure of illness. After six months of treat- Finally, I must say thank you to Carole Greene, who has ments, on my better days, I sense some modest OBLATE FATHER ROLHEISER, theologian, teacher and been my main editor for a quarter century. She is a faith- improvement. Some of my resolutions have borne award-winning author, is president of the Oblate motivated professional – and a friend. fruit, but I’m still a long way from the ideals that I School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. He can had set for myself. My old habits have been quick to be contacted through his website ronrolheiser. BOSCO, a mother, author and career journalist, writes for reassert their grip on my life. com. Catholic News Service from Brookfield Center, Conn. February 22, 2012 VIEWPOINT The Catholic Commentator 17 Remember, human, you are dust

o paraphrase somebody, “A But it began with the first step, ac- fits well with prepara- Man’s days are like journey of 40 days begins with ceptance into the Order of Penitents. tion for Easter through those of grass; like a Ta single step.” One can always On Ash Wednesday, the penitents the 40 days of Lent. flower of the field he spot Catholics on the first day of Lent declared their offense out loud before The “dust formula” blooms; by the black mark on their foreheads. the whole assembly, asked forgiveness, affirms that the human The wind sweeps Unfortunately, while we Catholics in put on special penitential garments person is genuinely an over him and he is South Louisiana place great emphasis (sack cloth) and received ashes which earth creature subject gone, and his place on Ash Wednesday, judging from our were poured, not smudged, on their to all the realities and knows him no more. packed churches, many do not see heads. limitations of mat- But the kindness of the symbol of ashes as the beginning ter. This mass of dust the Lord is from eter- of a journey through Lent to Easter. For God knows that is no self-starter. By nity to eternity toward Because good beginnings help to as- itself it is as lifeless as those who fear him (vv sure good endings, let’s spend a little we are dust and the moon. The human 14-17). time considering the meaning of Ash person depends from Lent is a time of re- Wednesday and how it may point us to that we are going to die, conception to death on Another membering what God a fruitful passage of Lent. God’s gift of life. As a remembers. He notes The minister who places ashes on and this evokes in God Dominican preacher, Perspective our sins and removes your forehead may choose one of two Father Jude Siciliano them from being a formulas: “Turn away from sin and be concern and love. OP, puts it, “...we are a Father John Carville danger and threat. For faithful to the Gospel” or “Remember, daily creature of God’s God knows that we are man (woman), you are dust and to daily care, endlessly being formed and dust and that we are going to die, and dust you will return.” The first for- By the end of the first millennium being continually breathed into. ... this evokes in God concern and love. mula, “Turn away from sin...,” calls the institution of public penitence had Our lives are continually surrounded What matters is God’s gracious act of for repentance and fits the histori- all but disappeared. However, the use by the loving kindness of God, who removal. But we, too, have to remem- cal beginning of the use of ashes in of ashes at the beginning of Lent con- wills for us more good than we can ber them and ask his mercy. the liturgy. In fourth century church tinued and eventually was extended will for ourselves.” If we remember God’s mercy and documents we find the first use of to all the faithful. A prayer of blessing In the “dust formula” we are invited trust his forgiveness, we acknowledge ashes to distinguish those who were in for the ashes was added, as well as two to remember what God remembers in our humanity, our origin from dust, the Order of Penitents. This group had prayers for their administration to the Psalm 103: and long for our ultimate Easter hope committed serious sins like murder or faithful. As a father has compassion on his – the resurrection! renunciation of the faith in the face of While the first prayer calls for children, so the Lord has compassion persecution. Their journey of reconcil- repentance, the second, “Remember, on those who fear him, FATHER CARVILLE is a retired priest in the iation with the Christian community man (woman), you are dust...,” calls For he knows how we are formed; Diocese of Baton Rouge and writes on could take years, not a mere 40 days. for remembering our mortality and he remembers that we are dust. spiritual matters for The Catholic Com-

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ne of the lesser effects to respond without thinking. principles that form the basis for Catholic Social Teaching Prin- of the adoption of the Stumbling over rubrics may be our position are readily discern- ciples podcasts. Paulist Father Onew translation of the embarrassing but essentially ible by all people. They tran- Larry A. Rice reflects briefly on Roman Missal is the ubiquitous harmless. Not so is the mind- scend any particular society, the major themes of Catholic presence of worship aids. less, not looking into the mean- government or religious com- social teaching, and how they These laminated cards, ing of faith. munity; in fact, they are built should shape our lives as citi- found in virtually every church, Since aids for worship are into human life itself.” zens of the world and as people contain the prayers of the Mass found within a church on Sun- National Football League of God. It can be downloaded to assist the congregation to be, days, what about a faith aid for quarterbacks, despite their at usccb.org/issues-and-action/ taking the results of that wor- megamillion-dollar salaries, faithful-citizenship/podcast- Worship aids help us ship into the world during the still carry a list of plays on their issues.cfm. week? Call it “a belief aid.” wrist into a game. They practice Worship aids help us say the say the right words. We are called to bring our daily but still see the need for right words. Belief aids help us faith into the world. Pope Bene- immediate reference about how put those words into action. Belief aids help us dict XVI recently emphasized the Consider This to act in specific situations. need for an “engaged, articulate A quick fact-check is neces- KENT, now retired, was editor of put those words and well-formed Catholic laity” Stephen Kent sary for an election year, maybe archdiocesan newspapers in with the courage and critical not on wristbands, but perhaps Omaha and Seattle. He can be into action. skills to articulate the “Christian sions and law, and that appeals a “faith app” on mobile devices. contacted at considersk@gmail. vision of man and society.” to transcendent values, such as Such a good belief aid is the com. literally, on the same page. (The To do this, we have to know religion, cannot legitimately be typography with the priest’s what we are talking about in or- presented,” Cardinal Dolan said words in red, the congrega- der to counter the unholy trinity recently at Fordham University Mission Statement tion’s in black, are reminiscent of pragmatism, utilitarianism Law School. The mission of The Catholic Commentator is to provide news, of similar prompting cards and consumerism as described What gives believers the information and commentary to the people of the Diocese of during altar boy days to help us by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan. right to bring their faith to civic Baton Rouge, Catholics and their neighbors alike. In doing so, The stumble through the memorized “It is a bedrock feature of affairs? Seattle Archbishop J. Catholic Commentator strives to further the wider mission of the phonetic Latin.) modern political and legal Peter Sartain noted at a Wash- Church: to evangelize, to communicate, to educate and to give These worship aids take theory that only neutral, utili- ington state Senate hearing, that the Catholic viewpoint on important issues of the present day. us off autopilot for prayers, tarian principles can provide a “not everyone holds our faith pointing out how common it is basis for public policy discus- and beliefs, but the universal 18 The Catholic Commentator COMING EVENTS February 22, 2012

St. Gerard Majella Mission – Father Tom Donaldson CSsR St. Joseph Spirituality Center at 225-383-3349. Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites – The Secular Order of will present a Lenten mission, “We are Called to Be Christ,” Discalced Carmelites welcomes those who are interested Feb. 26-28, 5:30 p.m., at St. Gerard Majella Church, 5354 Healing Workshop – Father Henry Gautreau will present an in developing their prayer life according to the teachings of Plank Road, Baton Rouge. For information call the St. Ge- intergenerational healing workshop on Saturday, March the Carmelite saints. Meetings are held the second Sunday rard Majella Church office at 225-355-2553. 10, 9 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 6490 Hwy. of each month at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center 44, Convent. Bring a bag lunch. Father Gautreau will cel- in the St. Gabriel Room, 444 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge, Empowerment of the Holy Spirit Meetings – Our Lady of Mercy ebrate Mass at 1 p.m. For information and to register call at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting will be March 11. For infor- Church will host “Empowerment of the Holy Spirit” meet- 225-869-3085. mation call 225-926-6962 or email [email protected]. ings on Thursdays, March 8 through 29, 6:30-8 p.m., at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center, 444 Marquette Organ Concert – Stephen Hamilton, concert organist and Divorce Support Group – St. Aloysius Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge. The meetings will include Scripture- minister of music emeritus at Holy Trinity Episcopal Ave., Baton Rouge, will host a 12-week support group for based talks and reflections. There is no charge or pre- Church in New York City, will present a free concert, spon- divorced and separated Catholics, “The Catholic’s Divorce registration required. For information call the Our Lady of sored by the Baton Rouge chapter of the American Guild Survival Guide,” Sundays, 1-3 p.m., beginning March 11 at Mercy Church office at 225-926-1883. of Organists and St. Aloysius Church, on Sunday, March the St. Aloysius Media Center. Meetings include a DVD se- 11, 2 p.m., at St. Aloysius, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge. ries presentation on the subject of how to find hope and St. Joseph Spirituality Retreat – Paula D’Arcy, writer and Hamilton will perform Marcel Dupre’s “Le Chemin de la healing following divorce, as well as large and small group retreat and conference leader, will host a two-day re- Croix” (Stations of the Cross), which was inspired by poetry discussions. For information call Angela Falgoust at 225- treat, “There Are Larger Places: The Journey into written by Paul Claudel that follows the framework of the 343-6657, ext. 3031 or 225-278-7321 or email angelafa Freedom,” on Friday, March 9, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, Stations of the Cross. Baton Rouge residents Joe Chrest, [email protected]. March 10, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m., at the St. Joseph’s Academy founding member of Swine Palace Theater, and Drew La- Dining Hall, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge. During monica Arms, instructor and advisor at the LSU Honors Prayer Intentions Program – Catholic Life Television will the retreat, sponsored by the St. Joseph Spirituality College, will interpret the poetry for each station. For infor- air prayer intentions beginning Monday, Feb. 27. Prayer Center, participants will have the opportunity to look at mation call the St. Aloysius Church office at 225-225-343- requests will remain on the list for one month. To add a how to embrace deep spiritual issues in their lives. The 6657 or email [email protected]. name to the list call 225-242-0218 or email television@d fee will be $100. For information and to register call the iobr.org.

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TTOP ELLE TEENY moc.scilohtacrofsemagdrow.www February 22, 2012 The Catholic Commentator 19 LIGHT: Schedule of churches in the Diocese of Baton Rouge Lecture to address presence of God FROM PAGE 1 Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Apr. 4 Churches having “The Light Is ON For You” 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ this year are: St. Thomas More, 11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge Belgian Father Jaak Seynaeve, naeve returned to Belgium Feb. 27, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26 St. Aloysius, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge a member of the White Fathers, where he lived in the White Fa- 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. St. George, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton Rouge was known by many people thers’ community until his death Apr. 2 – 5:00 to 6:15 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy, 445 Marquette Ave., in Baton Rouge once he began on April 17, 2011. St. Jean Vianney, 16166 South Harrell’s Ferry Baton Rouge spending his sabbaticals at LSU To support Father Seynaeve’s Road, Baton Rouge teaching courses in biblical lit- teaching at LSU and to perpetu- Feb. 29 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. erature. ate the academic study of reli- Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14 & 21 St. Helena, 122 South First St., Amite When he retired as a profes- gion, his family and many Baton 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. sor at the Missionary Institute of Rouge friends endowed two pro- Immaculate Conception, 865 Hatchell Lane, Mar. 7 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. London in 1990, he began spend- fessorships. The Jaak Seynaeve Denham Springs Mater Dolorosa, 609 West 3rd St., Independence ing at least half of each year Enhanced Professorship in Bib- in the Diocese of Baton Rouge lical Studies supports teaching Feb. 29, Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28 Mar. 14 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. teaching, preaching and cel- and research in the academic 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph, 15710 Hwy. 16, French Settlement ebrating Mass. He also became study of the bible and is current- Holy Ghost, 601 North Oak St., Hammond an adjunct to the faculty of reli- ly held by Delbert Burkett, a New St. Augustine, 809 New Roads St., New Roads Mar. 21 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. gious studies at LSU and helped Testament scholar, professor of St. John the Baptist, 402 S. Kirkland Drive, St. Joseph, 255 North 8th St., Ponchatoula establish LSU’s program in the religious studies and chair of the Brusly academic study of religions. department of philosophy and St. John the Evangelist, 57805 Main St., Mar. 28 – 6:00-7:30 p.m. In January 2007, Father Sey- religious studies. Plaquemine St. Margaret, 30300 Catholic Hall Road, Albany The second endowment is to provide for the academic The Catholic Commentator For help placing your study of all manner of Chris- PO Box 3316 classified ad, call 225-387-0983; tian history, thought and life Baton Rouge LA 70821-3316 all classified ads are prepaid. by bringing noted scholars to the campus for public lectures, Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted supporting conferences and enabling the teaching of class- es. Edward H. Henderson, LSU Diocese of Baton Rouge Diocese of Baton Rouge professor of philosophy man- Catholic Schools Office Catholic Schools Office ages this fund. In the past year Father John Advancement Coordinator High School Principal Carville, former vicar general The Diocese of Baton Rouge has thirty schools in eight civil of the Diocese of Baton Rouge parishes with strong Catholic identity the focus in all schools. The School Year: 2012-13 and a retired diocesan priest, district is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Redemptorist Schools, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a part has received funds to teach Schools, and ACT and Terra Nova standardized test scores are of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Redemptorist High School a bioethics class. An Honors’ above state and national average. Catholic schools in the Dio- serves a diverse student population of approximately 300 in College seminar on “C.S. Lewis cese of Baton Rouge… Grades 7 – 12 on its North Baton Rouge campus. The 65-year- and the Oxford Christians and Evangelize Hearts, a similar course in the philoso- Educate Minds, and old school participates in district accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. As the instruc- phy curriculum have been pos- Embrace the Future tional leader of the high school, the principal works with the ad- sible through funds from this The Catholic Schools Office serves the community by sup- ministrative head of school, the elementary principal, and the endowment. porting schools through positive communication, promotion of special education director in fostering the mission and ministry This year the professorship effective curriculum and instruction, responsible coordination of the school through collaborative leadership, clear communi- is sponsoring two visiting lec- of resources, and acknowledgement of outstanding service cation, and consistent efforts toward continuous improvement. tures. The first is “The Unseen and accomplishment. Lord in Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the The Advancement Coordinator participates in the ministry Applicants must meet the following criteria: Rings’,” which Rev. Mrs. Flem- of Catholic Education by serving both the Catholic Schools • Practicing Catholic Required ing Rutledge, an Episcopal Office and the schools throughout the diocese in working with • Experience in Catholic Education Preferred priest, will deliver on March funding and grants and with advancement efforts to foster vi- • Louisiana Department of Education Certification, 7. Rutledge, the author of “The tality of the Mission. The position is full-time and year-round. Teacher or Administrator Battle for Middle-Earth: Tolk- Applicants must meet the following criteria: • Demonstrated Ability as an Effective Leader ien’s Divine Design in the Lord • Practicing Catholic • Availability on July 1, 2012 of the Rings,” is a lecturer, • Bachelor’s Degree Required; Master’s Degree Preferred preacher and teacher. She is • Work Experience in Catholic Education Preferred Submit letter of interest, resumé with references, and known for having a special in- • Demonstrated Ability in Effective Communication and copies of transcript(s) to: terest in how Biblical theology Collaboration Redemptorist Schools Principal Search intersects with contemporary • Availability prior to or by July 1, 2012 Superintendent culture, current events and pol- Submit letter of interest, resumé with references, and Catholic Schools Office itics, literature, music and art. copies of transcript(s) to P.O. Box 2028 Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 Superintendent Rutledge’s lecture will be on www.csobr.org Catholic Schools Office the LSU campus in Coates Hall, P.O. Box 2028 Deadline for application: March 30, 2012 Room 152 at 7 p.m. David Hein, a professor and Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028 • www.csobr.org The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students Deadline for Application: March 30, 2012 of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, pro- co-editor and contributor to The schools of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, admit students of any grams, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at “C.S. Lewis and Friends: Faith race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activi- its schools. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and the Power of Imagination,” ties generally accorded or made available to students at its schools. They do not and ethnic origin in administration of educational policies, admissions will give the second lecture, discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administra- policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school tion of educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, administered programs. “C.S. Lewis and Rose Macaulay: and athletic and other school administered programs. Two Ways” on April 25. 20 The Catholic Commentator February 22, 2012 HHS: There can be no compromise that does not eliminate the mandate FROM PAGE 1 solution that increases access to Holy Cross Father John Jen- Catholic dioceses and institu- holders to propose and finalize case.” The HHS mandate and health services while respecting kins, president of the University tions. this policy” before it takes effect the so called “accommodation” our religious freedoms,” he said. of Notre Dame, who has called The Catholic Health Associa- in August 2013. undermine our religious free- Michael Galligan-Stierle, the HHS mandate “profoundly tion, in a Feb. 13 statement on its A Feb. 10 statement by the dom, he said. president of the Association of disturbing on many levels,” said website, said it was looking for- Cardinal Newman Society said “We are remaining true Catholic Colleges and Universi- Obama’s revision was a “wel- ward to “reviewing the specifics it would “continue to work with to our Catholic identity and ties, told Catholic News Service come step toward recognizing of the changes in the mandated Catholic colleges and universities our call to serve the poor and that his organization has “con- the freedom of religious institu- benefits.” to find the most acceptable solu- those in need,” said Aguillard. veyed to the administration that tions to abide by the principles “On Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, we tion to this violation of their reli- For over two years, CCUSA we are interested and deeply that define their respective mis- were notified that our organiza- gious liberty. But there can be no Leadership has been work- committed to ongoing conver- sions.” tions would not have to buy or compromise that does not elimi- ing in tandem with the US- sation” about the issue. In a Feb. 10 statement on the refer employees for contracep- nate the mandate.” CCB to bring the matter to “We look forward to more university’s website, he said that tion and other services. We were Last fall, 18 Catholic colleges a close. “Unfortunately, the in-depth, serious negotiations a “number of unclear and unre- also told that the self-insured asked the Obama administration administration seems to have based on religious liberty being solved issues” must be addressed plans would be accommodated to exempt all religious individu- decided to ignore the many the primary issue on the table,” and he hoped they would be dis- in this,” the CHA statement said. als and institutions from being efforts made to find a workable he added. cussed in future meetings of U.S. “At this time, there are many forced to participate in the fed- bishops and other religious lead- unanswered questions about eral contraception mandate. ers and White House officials. specifics. We now have the chal- The Dominican Sisters of An Obama administration of- lenging work of reviewing the Mary Mother of the Eucharist in ficial who asked not to be named proposed rules, examining their Ann Arbor, Mich., issued a Feb. told CNS Feb. 13 that the White impact and giving input before 13 statement taking the Obama House planned in the coming they are finalized. administration to task for failing weeks to convene “a series of “As more is known about this, to “comprehend Catholic moral meetings with faith community we will be getting that informa- reasoning and the full-meaning leaders” about the HHS man- tion out to the membership as of the principle of religious lib- date. A particular focus of the quickly as possible.” erty.” They called it “insulting” meetings, he said, would be self- As published in the Federal that the Obama administration insured group health plans that Register Feb. 15, the final rule suggested the revision would be cover the employees of many said HHS “will work with stake- “net cost neutral.”