DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES Established April 25, 1980

The Most Rev. Glen John Provost, D.D., M.A. Bishop of Lake Charles

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL PARISH Established December 8, 1869

PARISH STAFF Rev. Father Rommel P. Tolentino Pastor Rev. Fr. Ruben Buller, In Residence Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot

Mr. Robert Marcantel Music Director Mrs. Marlene Mullenix Organist Ms. Sue Burke Receptionist Mrs. Lavonne “Cookie” Dennison Secretary Mrs. Pam Menou Bookkeeper Mr. Philip Ardoin Maintenance Mrs. Monica Broussard Youth Director Mrs. Christi Jarreau Principal ICCS Mr. Andrew Bradley Principal SLCHS

935 Bilbo Street Lake Charles, LA 70601

Website: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com E-mail: [email protected] (337)436-7251 Fax (337)436-7240 CATHEDRAL OF THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JULY 21, 2019

MASS SCHEDULE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 4:00 PM (Anticipated) Friday 11:00 AM—Noon Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM Saturday 3:00 PM—3:55 PM 5:00 PM (Extraordinary Form) 30 minutes before all other Masses Monday—Friday 12:05 PM HOLY HOUR, VESPERS & BENEDICTION Extraordinary Form: Monday 5:30 PM Every Sunday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM First Saturday 8:00 AM NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Sunday 5:00 PM Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception July 21, 2019 You may be wondering about the even though she suffered a month of assaults and efforts to painting in the narthex. The painting get her to abandon her vow to God and go against her vir- is a late 17th century to early 18th tue. Quintianus heard of her calm strength and ordered that century Italian painting of she be brought before him once again. During her interroga- Agatha. It is untitled and not signed. tion, she told him that to be a servant of Jesus Christ was . It is an original piece that was do- her true freedom. nated to the Diocese of Lake Charles Enraged, Quintianus sent her off to prison instead of back to from a private collection, so there are no copies or studies of the brothel -- a move intended to make her even more it. Saint Agatha, one of the of the early afraid, but it was probably a great relief to her. Church, is mentioned in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Agatha continued to proclaim Jesus as her Savior, Lord, Life Prayer I). She is the of those suffering with and Hope. Quintianus ordered her to be tortured. He had breast cancer. Since many women in our area are battling her stretched on a rack to be torn with iron hooks, burned with this type of cancer, I think it is fitting to have an image with torches, and whipped. Noticing Agatha was enduring all of the Saint in our Cathedral to help facilitate the people’s the torture with a sense of cheer, he commanded she be devotion. Here’s some information about Saint Agatha from subjected to a worse form of torture. This evil man ordered Catholic Online (www.catholic.org): that her breasts be cut off. He then sent her back to prison with an order of no food or

Saint Agatha, also known as Agatha of , is one of the medical attention. But the Lord gave her all the care she most highly venerated virgin martyrs of the . needed. He was her Sacred Physician and protector. It is believed that she was born around 231 in either Agatha had a vision of the apostle, St. Peter, who comforted or , Sicily to a rich and noble family. her and healed her wounds through his prayers. From her very early After four days, Quintianus ignored the miraculous cure of years, the notably her wounds. He had her stripped naked and rolled over na- beautiful Agatha dedi- ked over hot coals which were mixed with sharp shards. cated her life to God. When she was returned to prison, Agatha prayed, "Lord, my She became a conse- Creator, you have ever protected me from the cradle; you crated virgin, a state in have taken me from the love of the world, and given me pa- life where young tience to suffer: receive now my soul." women choose to re- Agatha is believed to have passed into Heaven around the main celibate and give year 251.

themselves wholly to Jesus and the Church She is commonly featured in religious art with shears, tongs,

in a life of prayer and or breasts on a plate. service. That did not Saint Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily, bellfounders, stop men from desiring breast cancer patients, Palermo, rape victims, and wet her and making un- nurses. She is also considered to be a powerful intercessor wanted advances to- when people suffer from fires. Her feast day is celebrated on ward her. February 5. However, one of the men who desired PRAYER: Agatha, whose name Saint Agatha, you suffered sexual assault and indignity was Quintianus, be- because of your faith and purity. Help heal all those who cause he was of a high are survivors of sexual assault and protect those diplomatic ranking, thought he could force her to turn away women who are in danger. Amen. from her vow and force her to marry. His persistent propos- Source: www.catholic.org als were consistently spurned by Agatha, so Quintianus, knowing she was a Christian during the persecution of Decius, had her arrested and brought before the judge. He was the Judge. He expected her to give in to his demands when she was It is [Christ] whom we proclaim, ad- faced with torture and possible death, but she simply reaf- firmed her belief in God by praying: "Jesus Christ, Lord of monishing everyone and teaching all, you see my heart, you know my desires. Possess all that I am. I am your sheep: make me worthy to overcome the everyone with all wisdom, that we devil." With tears falling from her eyes, she prayed for cour- age. may present everyone perfect in

To force her to change her mind, Quintianus had her impris- Christ. oned - in a brothel. Agatha never lost her confidence in God, — Colossians 1:28b

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

SESQUICENTENNIAL 1869—2019 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH As part of our sesquicentennial celebration we will be highlighting interesting facts in each bulletin about July 23… Come Lord Jesus (men), 6:00 AM, Library our history, titled: Come Lord Jesus (women), 9:30 AM, Library DID YOU KNOW???? EF Choir practice—6:00 PM

July 24..…Cathedral Choir practice—6:00 PM Part 29 July 25…. RCIA, 4:00 P.M.—-Library. EMBELLISHMENTS July 25…. Holy Hour of Reparation, 11:00—12:00 PM

July 26…. GNATS meets at 9:30 AM, Library The three Gothic Cararra marble altars were obtained and Encounter, 9:00 AM, Library installed in our church in 1923. Originally, they were ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ housed in the Salt Lake City Cathedral. When that church body decided to literally do away with them, Mr. Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, located at and Mrs. Paul Zimmermann were able to procure them for 1536 Ryan Street in Lake Charles, has an immediate our church. At their own expense, the couple covered opening for a full time Elementary School Resource shipping costs to Lake Charles. Once received, it took Teacher for the 2019-2020 academic year. the Solari family of marble workers two months to put the Qualified applicants can send resumes to altars together. They described it as a great jigsaw puz- [email protected]. For more information about zle—the pieces were not marked and they literally had to ICCS, log on to www.iccschool.org or call (337) 433- figure it our for themselves. 3497. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Catholic Daughters, Court Lady of publication of the Catechism of the the Lake #695, will host a Bake Catholic Church (CCC), we will present Sale in the Ave Maria Hall after questions taken from the Compendium, each Mass on the weekend of Au- a faithful and sure synthesis of the gust 3rd and 4th. Please Catechism in clear and concise format. show your support for this organization by purchasing one (or more) What importance does the New Testament have for of the delicious baked goodies you will find Christians? there. This fundraiser enables them to con- tinue their many worthwhile endeavors!! The New Testament, whose central object is Jesus ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Christ, conveys to us the ultimate truth of divine Revela- tion. Within the New Testament the four Gospels of Online Giving Mathew, Mark, Luke and John are the heart of all the Parishioners and friends of the Cathedral of the Immacu- Scriptures because they are the principle witness to the late Conception can make one-time or recurring gifts di- life and teaching of Jesus. As such they hold a unique rectly on our parish website, immaculateconception- place in the Church. cathedral.com/donations. Stop worrying about weekly envelopes, second collections or mailing in special dona- (Source: Compendiuim of the Catechism of the Catholic tions. Instead, give a gift at any time (from any device that Church #22 (cf. CCC 124-127 139). connects to the internet) using your current email and ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ checking account/credit card. It's simple and secure. You can even turn your tithe into an automatic gift that gives Our Cathedral Faith Community con- when and how often you'd like with your own online donor gratulates account. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Brittany Mallet and Bayne Smith Second Collection this weekend: Heralds of Good who were united in Christian Marriage on Friday, July 12, 2019 News. Offertory Collection last weekend, July 13th and 14th………………………$9,502.00

On-line or mailed………………….$4,200.00 Solidarity church in Africa……...$ 572.00

It is our pleasure to welcome CATHEDRAL OFFICE WILL BE CLOSING AT the Beth and Eric Cruickshank NOON ON FRIDAYS FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS. Family to our Immaculate Concep- tion Cathedral Parish Faith Community. THERE WILL BE DAILY MASS AND CONFESSION

Prayer for Safety in Hurricane Season Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception O God, Master of this passing world, Hear the humble Gala voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still Celebrating 150 Years of the Master of the land and sea. We live in the shadow of Tradition Faith Community a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy and overstep its conventional boundaries, in- Saturday, November 16, vade our land and spread chaos and disaster. 2019 During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O loving Historic Calcasieu Marine Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories National Bank are still so vivid and whose wounds seem Doors open at 6:00 PM to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star Tickets $100 per person of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead Cocktail Attire with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the ca- Tickets may be purchased 1869 ~2019 lamities common to this area and animated with a true at the Cathedral office spirit of gratitude, we walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where stormless eternity awaits us. Amen +The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING—-Our new fiscal year The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception offers started on July 1, 2019. All Clergy, Personnel and Adult Vespers and Benediction each Sunday from 4 to 5 Volunteers in our Parish and School who have contact PM in the Cathedral, as well as a Holy Hour of Repa- with children are required to start or renew their training ration each Thursday from 11 PM until midnight, also now as ordered by the Bishop. Please log onto the Di- in the Cathedral. ocesan website at “lcdiocese.org.” “Safe Environment” will be at the bottom of the home page in blue lettering. Re- turning users should use their existing user name and password. If you have forgotten your log-on information, please contact tech support at 1-888-804-9643 or use the tool bar at the top of the log-in page. New volunteers will be able to set up an account and a background check will be done by the diocese. The deadline to have your training completed is August 9, 2019.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM JULY 22—28, 2019 A Pre-Baptism class must be attended before the celebration of Baptism. These classes are held the 4th Tuesday of Janu- ary, March, May, July, September and November. Arrange- Monday: Sg 3:1-4b or 2 Cor 5:14-17; Ps 63:2-6, ments for celebration of Baptism may be made by calling the 8-9; parish office after having attended the Baptism Class. Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Tuesday: Ex 14:21 — 15:1; Ex 15:8-10, 12, 17; SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Mt 12:46-50 Arrangements should be made at least six (6) months be- Wednesday: Ex 16:1-5, 9-15; Ps 78:18-19, 23-28; fore the wedding date by calling the parish office. An appoint- Mt 13:1-9 ment must be made for a pre-marriage interview.

Thursday: 2 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 126:1bc-6; RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS. Mt 20:20-28

Friday: Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 13:18-23 An ongoing process of formation and education is pro- Saturday: Ex 24:3-8; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; vided for anyone who is interested in inquiring into the Mt 13:24-30 Roman Catholic faith. The RCIA process is available Sunday: Gn 18:20-32; Ps 138:1-3, 6-8; throughout the year to those who are seeking initiation Col 2:12-14; into the church as well as for those non Catholics seeking Lk 11:1-13 more information about the Roman Catholic church. Infor- mation concerning participation in the RCIA process may be obtained through the parish office.

SATURDAY, July 20….(4:00)—Gladys and Delma Devillier; Patricia Ann “Cookie” Fournerat; Concetta Hidalgo Billedeaux; Leger Family; Charles Guidry; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hebert; Leger Family

SUNDAY, July 21…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Mary Sue Thompson; Bennie Louis Buller; Mary Frances Hoffpauir; Evelyn and Roy Broussard; Henry Prather; Shirley Leger; Rodney Dale Harst. (11:15)—Stephen Horan (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—Claude and Marjorie Conner.

MONDAY, July 22… (12:05)—Natalie Young (living). (5:30 PM, Extraordinary Form)—Joni Caraway (living).

TUESDAY, July 23…(12:05)— Earl Hudgins.

WEDNESDAY, July 24…(12:05)—Julie Moon.

THURSDAY, July 25…(12:05)—Carmen Trejo.

FRIDAY, July 26…(12:05)—Fred and Loretta Fluitt.

SATURDAY, July 27…(4:00)—- A. and Louise Bertrand and Gerald Simmons; Lena Venable

SUNDAY, July 28…(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the People). (9:30)—-Dr. John T. Foret; Alice Shannon; Concetta Hidalgo Billedeaux; Stephen Horan; Robichaux and Robert Families; Eleanor Johnson; Pierre Forus (11:15)—-Lee and Mabel Trahan (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Joe Landry

Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill

Rosa ; Sam Ange, Jr.; Owen Arceneaux; Renee Arceneaux; Jenna, Aden, Grace, Babcock; Henry Barnatt; Gloria Bennett; Charles Benoit; June Benoit; Donald Blanchard; Leneta Boudreaux; Robert Boudreaux; Chandra Broussard; Dean Broussard; Kylan Broussard; Stephen Broussard; Jerry Cain; Emily Carleton; Teresa Chapoy; Denise Collette; Anna Crawford; Betty Daigle; Wade Davis; Vickie Denison; Charles Elter; Dee Elter; Bill Ferguson; Ty Griffen; Diane Hagerty; Michelle Hart; Mary Hebert; Stephanie Hinton; Brenda Hoback; Emery Hooper; Anne Hoyer; Jessica Hulin; Georgia Ieyoub; Lee Isreal; Mary Jeffers; Gary Johnson; Mark Johnson; Darrel Jones; Hattie Kadlubar; Caleb Koonce; Janet LaBiche; Cheryl Lecompte; Helen Lecompte; Sarah LeCompte; James Leger; Lee; Della Lemaire; Marie Lupo; Melanie Lupo; Elizabeth Louviere; Jules Maust; Barbara McCombs; Ray Miles; Betty Mueller; Kenneth Newman; Ruth Ottenweller; Larry Parker; Rory Partin; Ben Perry; Clifford Raleigh; Oliver “Rick” Richard; William P. Richard; Mari Rieth; Taylor Rock; Reggie Rogers II; Marian Rome; Nathan Russell; Rene Russell; Michael & Marie Scimemi; Cammie Shaddock; Ryan Skrnich; Jaxson Spikes; Chris Stemmann; Rob Stephens; Darrell Sullivan; Theresa Theriot; Warren Thomas; Betty Trahan; Charles Viccellio; Aly and Riley Wilkins; Gay Young; Martha Young.

If you would like to add or remove a name, please call the church office at 436-7251. Please let us know if a person has recovered or is deceased.

SPECIAL INTENTIONS FOR MONTH OF JULY

Pope Francis—Universal – Justice That those who administer justice may work with integrity and that the injustice which prevails in the world may not have the last word.

St. Society invites everyone to attend its annual Red Mass on Friday, September 13 at 8:30 A.M., here at Immaculate Con- ception Cathedral. Bishop Provost will be presiding.

The Red Mass has as its purpose invoking God’s blessings of those responsible for the administration of Justice as well as on all public officials. It is celebrated in honor of the Holy Spirit as the source of wisdom, understanding, counsel and fortitude. All gifts that shine forth preeminently in the dispensing of justice in the courtroom as well as in the individual lawyer’s of- fice.

Please note that we will celebrate the Red Mass on the second Friday following Labor Day every year.

ALL are welcome!!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND OUR AREA!!!

Together we embrace St. Henry Catholic Church Altar Society Popcorn Ball- the neighborhoods of our time Sale will be held Friday, August 2nd, 9:00 A.M. till not asking for the rhyme or reason sold out in the St. Henry Community Center, 1021-8th to solve the riddles of misery Avenue. Accepting pre-orders until Friday, July 26th. but asking for the wisdom and grace Popcorn Balls are $3.00. Call 337-912-2185 or 337- to create anew. 436-7223.

We desire to plant seeds of peace The St. John Vianney Catholic Church Bazaar will share words of compassion be held Sunday, October 20th, from 10:30 A.M.—-2:00 and reach out hands of friendship P.M.—-at the church in Bell City. BBQ pork steak and in a touch of healing. chicken dinners, $8.00; hamburgers-$4.00; fries-$2.00 and drinks-$1.00. Live auction will start at 12:00 Noon. Together we make a difference: Sweet shop and raffle. Church website: one choice at a time www.sjv-bc.com one voice at a time and prayer all the time.

By Mary Catherine Walton SSJ

YOUNG MEN TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND The Annual Quo Vadis Days Vo- THE DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES! cation Camp, sponsored by the www.lcdiocese.org Office of Vocations, will begin Tuesday, July 30th and con- clude on Thursday, August 1st, at Sam Houston Jones State Park. PONTIFICAL MASS SCHEDULE Bishop Glen John Provost will celebrate Pontifical Mass in There is no cost to attend as the Diocese will cover the the Extraordinary Form on Thursday, August 1, Jesus cost. The event is open to any Catholic young man who Christ the Eternal High Priest, 5:30 P.M. at the Cathedral. is entering high school as a freshman up to 25 years old.

Gather with priests and seminarians...come for a few days of prayer, fraternity, and adventure!

“…Put out into deep water and lower For more information and to register contact Father Jef- your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 frey Starkovich at http://lcvoctions.com or 337-725-3719.

Men’s DEEP Retreat St. Charles Retreat Center Sunday, August 11-Tuesday, August 13, 2019

DEEP is an acronym for Discipleship, Eucharist, Evange- lization and Prayer. The retreat is a renewal experience for men who have attended an ACTS retreat in the ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ past. This retreat was developed to help men go deeper in their faith walk and to renew ourselves spiritually. The Coming up at the Saint Charles Center DEEP Retreat is presented by lay Catholic men, with sup- Saint Charles Center stands as a place apart, offering an port provided by a Spiritual Directors and Clergy. DEEP is atmosphere of serenity and peace, where one can deepen sponsored by the St. Charles Center and the Diocese. one’s relationship with God and achieve spiritual renewal The retreat begins Sunday, August 11, with check-in be- and growth, rediscovering life’s meaning in quiet reflection. tween 4&5 PM at the St. Charles Center. The retreat will end around 1 PM on Tuesday, August 13. Father Whitney Miller and Deacon Brian Soileau will pre-

sent “Let the Children Come to Me” (And Bring Your Registration will end on August 1. The full cost for the retreat is $195.00. The registration form, with a $100 de- Parents Too) Family Eucharistic Adoration on Tues- posit made payable to The Diocese of Lake Charles, must day, July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., providing parents with a be presented to reserve your space on the retreat. The perfect opportunity to spend time in the Adoration Chapel remaining balance is due at check in. and with the little ones along without concern for disturb- Please note: Financial difficulties should not prevent any- ing others in prayer. Deadline to register is Friday, July one from attending the retreat. If you have financial con- 26, with a suggested donation of $25 per family. cerns, confidential arrangements can be made by con- tacting Fr. Whitney Miller at the St. Charles Center. “The Impact of Technology on Our Spiritual Lives” is Registration forms are available on the St. Charles Center scheduled with Sr. Diane Depwe on Tuesday, August 6 website at stcharlescenter.com or by contacting Denis Husers at (337) 302-6711 or [email protected]. with a Friday, August 2 deadline for the suggested $20 donation per person.

A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing After Abor- tion will be led by Fr. Rommel Tolentino, Margie Long FORGIVENESS and the Diocesan Team from Friday, August 16 to Sun- day, August 18. The cost is $220.00 which includes To forgive is to set a prisoner free meals, private room with private bath and all retreat mate- and to discover that the prisoner is me. rials. Financial assistance is available for those in need. —Anonymous For more information or registration contact: Rachel’s Vineyard of Southwest Louisiana at (337) 439-7400 ext. 317 or [email protected].