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Volume L, No. 4 www.diocesealex.org Serving the Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana Since 1970 April 29, 2019

Bishop Emeritus Ronald P. Herzog It is with great sadness that we announce that Bishop Emeritus Ronald P. Herzog 1942-2019 passed away last month at the age of 77. See pages 4 and 5 for further information.

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Archbishop Aymond named Clergy assignments Being Catholic in the Workplace Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Alexandria The Diocese of Alexandria has announced How do we live out our Catholic faith in every new priest assignments, to be effective July day work life? Truly, it is quite simple. See page Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New 1, 2019. See page 11 for the list of updated 14 for several tips from Guest Contributor Kim Orleans was appointed apostolic administrator assignments. Lyons for identifying the best ways to be Catholic by Pope Francis on April 3, as our diocese awaits in the workplace. the appointment of a new bishop. See page 7 for more information. PAGE 2 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019

INDEX Looking back National / World News ...... 3 May 2015: Diocese News...... 4 Left: SISTER KATERI Editor’s Column...... 6 MITCHELL, executive director Embracing the Liturgy...... 6 of the Tekakwitha Conference, Diocese News...... 7 plans to welcome more than 900 Social Justice...... 8 participants to the annual National Vocations / Clergy...... 9 Tekakwitha Conference, July 22- Parish News...... 10 26, 2015, in Alexandria for the first Picture Spread...... 12 time. Feature: Workplace...... 14 News and Events...... 15 Multicultural...... 17 Marriage and Family...... 18 Today Schools / Youth...... 20 Sr. Kateri retired from her Diocesan Briefs...... 22 work of 20 years as executive Calendar...... 23 director for the Tekakwitha Conference. Robert Barbry, II was named the new executive director in 2018, and plans to host the conference in Alexandria again CHURCH in July, 2022. Visit tekconf.org for TODAY more information. Feast of the Month: St. Augustine of Canterbury Volume L, No. 4 April 29, 2019 By Emily Ann McCullough when fear is holding you back Guest Contributor from something you believe P. O. Box 7417 God wants you to do. Alexandria, LA 71303 In 596 AD, Augustine and [email protected] 40 monks under his care were • Confess your fears in the 318-445-6424 sent by Pope St. Gregory on Sacrament of Reconciliation a mission to the people of the so you can gain grace to move Publisher: Diocese of Alexandria British Isles. past them. Publication Manager / Editor: On their way they heard Cari Terracina, ext. 255, tales of the fierceness of the • Design a banner that you [email protected] British islanders and the monks, imagine the monks might Multimedia Manager / Advertising: terrified, began to speak of have carried as they valiantly Joan Ferguson, ext. 264; turning back. Augustine left entered the barbarian city [email protected] them there and hurried back of Canterbury, bringing the Circulation: Sandi Tarver, ext. 209; Gospel. [email protected] to Pope Gregory to explain the difficulty they were about Canterbury, a city half in ruins The courageous preaching of St. • Go to Mass on Tuesday, May The CHURCH TODAY (USPS to encounter. Gregory gave 28, and pray for a greater gift 393-240) is published by the Catholic him greater authority and an and uncivilized. Augustine and his companions Diocese of Alexandria, once a encouragement that he took back The now lionhearted monks so affected King Aethelberht that of courage. month, free of charge to members of to the frightened band of monks. entered the city gloriously he requested instruction himself the parishes in the Diocese of They pressed on. bearing “the holy cross together and was baptized at Pentecost. with a picture of the Sovereign Augustine hurriedly returned Alexandria, Louisiana. Out of When they arrived in St. Augustine of Canterbury’s diocese subscriptions are $20 a year. Britain, a message was sent to King, Our Lord Jesus Christ and to Gaul to be consecrated as Feast Day: King Aethelberht asking for chanting in unison this litany: Archbishop and “On Christmas The office is located at an interview. The king came “We beseech thee, O Lord, in the Day, 597, more than ten thousand Sunday, May 28 4400 Coliseum Blvd., after a few days. Augustine fullness of thy pity that Thine persons were baptized” (Bede). Alexandria, LA 71303. addressed the king through anger and Thy holy wrath be The Anglican Archbishops Periodicals postage paid at an interpreter, explaining that turned away from this city and of Canterbury, to this day are Emily Ann and her husband, Alexandria, LA. “the compassionate Jesus had from Thy holy house, because designated as occupants of “The Postmaster: a former Protestant minister, redeemed a world of sin by we have sinned: Alleluia!” Chair of St. Augustine.” Send address changes to became Catholic in 1998. His own agony and opened (Bede) What a grand impression This Saint, is the patron of The CHURCH TODAY, P. O. Box the Kingdom of Heaven to all they must have made! England, and his feast day is She has worked in Religious 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306 who would believe” (Aelfric). The building offered to them May 28. Education ever since, and at was near the old pagan temple, Website: www.diocesealex.org Venerable Bede tells us that the present teaches Religion to third where they took up the Rule Here are some ways to To receive a free subscription, king graciously allowed them to graders at St. Frances Cabrini of St. Benedict with fervor. A honor him: call 318-445-6424, ext 255 or win “as many converts as you School, Alexandria. church dedicated to St. Martin • Ask St. Augustine of e-mail [email protected] can to your creed”. He invited the missionaries to come to was also made available to them. Canterbury to pray for you APRIL 29, 2019 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 3 USCCB president decries terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter

By Catholic News Service difficult days.” “Violence against religious WASHINGTON (CNS) minorities has a long history in -- The president of the U.S. Sri Lanka,” said Jim Winkler, Conference of Catholic Bishops president and general secretary of termed as “a great evil” the the National Council of Churches. Easter terrorist attacks in Sri “We pray these attacks will not Lanka targeting the country’s result in a renewed cycle of minority Christian community violence and we express our hope as worshippers packed three CNS Picture here. that intensified interreligious churches. engagement and cooperation may Sri Lankan government result from these attacks.” officials April 22 blamed the He noted that in the past little-known Islamic group six months, “three Abrahamic National Thowheeth Jama’ath faiths” have suffered violence, for the bombings, which also with the attacks on the Pittsburgh were directed at three luxury synagogue, the New Zealand hotels. Islamic State later claimed mosques and now these churches responsibility, but the claim could in Sri Lanka. not be confirmed immediately. “In spite of these terrible The multiple bombings left more crimes, Christ’s resurrection, than 300 people dead and over celebrated across the world, gives 500 injured. us the comfort of knowing that “This great evil targeted light penetrates the darkness, these churches as they were SRI LANKA BOMBINGS. A blood-stained statue of Christ is seen after a bombing at St. Sebastian Church in Negombo, love prevails against hate, and packed full of worshippers who Sri Lanka, April 21, 2019. At least 200 people were killed and hundreds more injured on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka life defeats the power of death,” were celebrating Easter, the day when attackers unleashed an apparently coordinated series of bombings that simultaneously targeted Christian Winkler said in an April 22 in which Christians around the churches and luxury hotels. (CNS photo/Reuters) statement. world celebrate the rising of the Terrorist attacks like those King of Peace from the dead,” in Sri Lanka “are the acts of said Cardinal Daniel N. Dinardo God of hope who has raised his offer our prayers to the Christian “Just when they were those who reject the sanctity of of Galveston-Houston in a Son, fill all hearts with the desire community of Sri Lanka, and hearing the Easter message of life, human rights and religious statement April 21. for peace.” all those devastated by today’s peace, violence yet again forced freedom,” Carl Anderson, CEO of He said the churches were St. The majority of those killed horrific acts of violence,” he said. itself onto the global stage,” the Knights of Columbus, said in Sebastian’s Catholic Church in and injured are believed to be “In solidarity with the said Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin a statement April 22. In addition Negombo, St. Anthony’s Catholic Sri Lankan nationals, many of survivors and their loved ones, of Newark, New Jersey, about to prayers, he said, the fraternal Shrine in Colombo, the nation’s whom were attending church we grieve the dead and pray churchgoers targeted by the organization is sending $100,000 capital, and Zion Church in the services. The government said for God to heal the wounded, terrorist group. to Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of eastern city of Batticaloa, which those killed included at least 39 comfort the mourners, and instill “We, in the Archdiocese of Colombo to use “in the rebuilding is an evangelical church. The foreign nationals from the United ever more deeply in all peoples a Newark, join our prayers with and repair of his Christian hotels that were attacked were States, United Kingdom, India, commitment to peace, which our people of goodwill throughout community in the aftermath of the Shangri-La, Kingsbury and China, Japan, Australia, Turkey, creator fervently desires for all the world, who have expressed this act of terrorism.” Cinnamon Grand, all in Colombo. Australia and other European his children,” Cardinal Cupich solidarity with the victims of these Anderson said that “globally, “We offer our prayers for countries. added. attacks and in our condemnation it is well documented that the victims and their families. In the United States, several Los Angeles Archbishop Jose of senseless violence manifested Christians are the most persecuted And we join with all people of Catholic Church leaders issued H. Gomez, who is vice president today,” he added. “Despite these religious group today. Now is the goodwill in condemning these statements offering condolences of the USCCB, said he hoped the attacks, may we continue to time for every country to take acts of terrorism,” Cardinal and prayers for Sri Lanka the dead would know “the promise proclaim the truth of the Easter concrete steps to protect their DiNardo said. “This evil cannot day of the bombings, including of the Resurrection. ... May God Gospels -- the hope of new life is minority populations, including overcome the hope found in our Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich. bring comfort to their families offered to all. We pray that truth Christians, and to stop this Savior’s resurrection. May the “With profound sorrow, we and their loved ones.” be shown in Sri Lanka in these persecution and slaughter.”

A message from the Diocese of Alexandria’s Safe Environment Program Do you know someone who wants to receive If you have reason to believe that a child is being abused or neglected and that the abuse is by a parent or caretaker, the Church Today please call: Louisiana Child Abuse / Neglect Hotline at 1-855-4LA-KIDS (855-452-5437). FREE of charge? If suspected abuse is related to a diocesan/church/school program, or if abuse occured by anyone acting in Church Visit the sign-up form services, a report also should be made to the diocesan victim assistance coordinator, Dr. Lee Kneipp at 318-542-9805. at www.diocesealex.org, or email For updated information, news articles, and documents regarding ongoing activity and planning for securing and cari.terracina@ maintaining a Safe Environment for all, visit www.diocesealex.org/our-faith/healing (visit www.diocesealex.org and look diocesealex.org for “A Safe Environment For All” under the “Our Faith” tab). Here, you can find Bishop Talley’s message for November with their name and 2018, as well as updates from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Also found on this page is the letter from mailing address. Pope Francis to all Bishops in the United States regarding a meeting in February 2019 at the Vatican entitled “The Protection of Minors in the Church.” PAGE 4 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019 Bishop Emeritus Ronald P. Herzog passes away

Bishop Emeritus Ronald requested permission to become a During his 30 years of for community chorus groups Trinity Church, and Immaculate Paul Herzog was born on April chaplain in the Mississippi Army duty, he received numerous and performing arts groups. At Conception Church, all in 22, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Paul National Guard, and Bishop awards including the Legion the time, he was one of only Mississippi. Herzog and Kathryn Donahue. Joseph Brunini allowed him to of Merit, the Magnolia Cross, three Mississippians accepted In addition to his pastoral His father, who was Lutheran, join. Meritorious Service Medal, through national audition as a duties, Bishop Herzog was worked for Firestone in Akron After only four years of Army Commendation Medal, member of the American Choral assigned many diocesan for 24 years. His mother was being a priest, Bishop Herzog was Army Achievement Medal, Army Directors Association National responsibilities some of which Catholic. commissioned on July 25, 1972 as Reserve Component Achievement Community Honor Choir for the included Diocesan Director of As a young boy, he attended a First Lieutenant in the Chaplain Medal, National Defense Service national convention in San Diego, the Office for Worship, Diocesan various parochial and public Corps. During his nearly 30 years Medal, and the Armed Forces California in March, 1977. Tribunal Defender of the Bond, schools through the 8th grade. as a military chaplain, Chaplain Reserve Medal. But his true passion was his Past Chair of the Presbyteral The Herzog family moved to Herzog served in different units Besides the National Guard, role as a priest. He was named Council, Former Dean of the Natchez, Mississippi in 1953, in the Mississippi Army National another love of Bishop Herzog’s Domestic Prelate (Monsignor) on Northern and Western Deaneries and in 1956, while Herzog was in Guard. His only active tour of was music. Throughout college November 20, 1987 by Pope John College of Consulters, and high school, his parents moved to duty was at Camp Shelby during and theology, he participated Paul II. Secretary-Treasurer/President St. Benedict, Louisiana, where he Desert Shield/Desert Storm in choirs and served as head As a priest, Herzog was Elect of the Association of Priests entered St. Joseph Seminary. from November 1990 - January cantor. In addition to serving as an associate pastor of Sacred for the Dioceses of Biloxi and After graduating from the 1991. At that time he was the a chorus member and soloist for Heart Church in D’Ilberville Jackson. junior college of St. Joseph only Catholic chaplain in the the Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus, and associate pastor and pastor After spending all of his 36 Seminary, Bishop Herzog began Mississippi Guard. he directed church choirs in of Sacred Heart Church in years as a priest in the church his major seminary years at the He retired from the several parishes as well as the Hattiesburg, and pastor of Our parishes of Mississippi, he Pontifical College Josephinum Mississippi National Guard on Diocesan Choir. He served Lady of Perpetual Help, St. was named 11th Bishop of the in Worthington, Ohio, where April 21, 2002 with the state rank as a member or the chairman Joseph Church, St. Paul Church, Diocese of Alexandria on October he earned a bachelor degree in of Brigadier General. of several Boards of Directors St. Bernadette Church, Holy 27, 2004 and ordained a bishop in Philosophy, followed by four more St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on years of Theology culminating in January 5, 2005 by Archbishop a Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Alfred C. Hughes of New Orleans. granted in association with Bishop Herzog focused much Catholic University of America in of his episcopacy on seminarian Washington, D.C. education and communications. On June 1, 1968, he was In 2005, after Hurricane ordained a priest for the Diocese of Katrina closed Notre Dame Natchez-Jackson by Archbishop Seminary (where most of our Luigi Raimondi, Apostolic seminarians were studying), Delegate to the United States. His Bishop Herzog arranged for the first assignment was as associate seminarians to transfer to the pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Pontifical College Josephinum in D’Ilberville, Mississippi. Columbus, Ohio which was his Through the encouragement alma mater, and where he had of the pastor of the adjoining served on the Board of Directors. parish who had returned to Bishop Herzog ordained 16 the diocese after serving as an men to the priesthood including Army chaplain, Bishop Herzog Peter Faulk, Ryan Humphries, Joseph Bordelon, Luke Melcher, Blake Deshautelle, Anthony Catella, Irion St. Romain, Thomas Paul, Adam Travis, Martin Laird, Charles Ray, Dale Meade, Brian Seiler, Walter Ajaero, Joseph Desimone, and John Wiltse. In 2007, Bishop Herzog organized the formation of the first class of permanent deacons in

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CHAPLAIN HERZOG. Bishop The Church in Africa, Emeritus Herzog was commissioned a Seed of Unity - in 1972 as a First Lieutenant in the That the Church in Africa, Chaplain Corps, serving as the only through the commitment of its Catholic chaplain in the Mississippi members, may be the seed of Guard during his 1990-1991 tour of HERZOG ORDAINED BISHOP OF DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA. After spending the majority of his priesthood serving unity among her peoples and a duty. in Mississippi, Bishop Herzog was ordained as the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria in January, 2005. sign of hope for this continent. APRIL 29, 2019 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 5 the diocese in more than 30 years. Equestrian Order of the Holy In February 2012, he ordained Sepulchre of Jerusalem as well the first class of 15 permanent as a Grand Prelate of the Order of deacons. the Fleur de Lis. He served as a Also in 2007, Bishop Herzog member of the Board of Directors initiated “Taste of Faith,” a benefit of United Way of Central dinner designed to raise money Louisiana, and was a member of for seminarian education. The the Downtown Alexandria Rotary bishop himself planned the menu Club and the Alexandria Lions and coordinated the preparations Club. and cooking of the elaborate In February 2014, Bishop multi-course meal, with the help Herzog suffered a stroke that of the seminarians and later, affected his left side. After several deacons. This annual dinner has months in the hospital, the bishop raised more than $150,000.00 for underwent extensive physical and seminarian education. occupational therapy. Through An active member of the the power of prayer and with United States Conference of the help of his fellow priests, Catholic Bishops, Herzog served diocesan employees, and friends, on the USCCB Communications the bishop returned to daily work Committee for 10 years. In the until Pope Francis accepted his area of communications, it was retirement in February 2017. Bishop Herzog who made the Still, Bishop Emeritus Herzog bold decision to offer the Church continued to visit the Chancery Today newspaper free to every office on a weekly basis until he TASTE OF FAITH. In 2007, Bishop Herzog initiated the “Taste of Faith” benefit dinner designed to raise money for Catholic household in the diocese. was recently stricken with illness. seminarian education. In collaboration with the seminarians and deacons of the diocese, Bishop planned the menu, Prior to that, the Church Today Bishop Herzog passed away coordinated preparations, and cooked the multi-course meal. The annual dinner has raised more than $150,000.00 for was distributed to those who on Friday, April 12 at CHRISTUS seminarian education. paid $20.00 a year subscription St. Frances Cabrini Hospital. fee to receive the bi-monthly He is survived by members of publication. The mailing list was his extended family, Bette Jean about 1,200. In 2006, when the Lyons, Mary Elaine Lange, publication was offered free, the Marianne Bertsch, and Rev. Dr. distribution list ballooned to more Bill Lyons. than 14,000 homes. A Mass of Christian Burial He also served as the was held Monday, April 22 at episcopal moderator of the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Diocesan Information Systems Alexandria, with Archbishop (DISC) Conference as well as Gregory Aymond presiding. 4th the episcopal moderator of Radio degree Knights of Columbus Maria, and a long list of other and priests of the Diocese of state and national committees and Alexandria served as pallbearers. boards. Donations in memory of Bishop Herzog was a 4th Bishop Herzog may be made degree member and proudly to the Diocese of Alexandria served as the State Chaplain for Seminary Burse or the Priests’ the Knights of Columbus and Retirement Fund. was a Knight Commander of the

TALLEY APPOINTED COADJUTOR. (Above) Most Rev. David Talley was appointed coadjutor Bishop of Alexandria in October 2016, and became the ordinary upon the retirement of Bishop Herzog at the beginning of 2017.

CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE. (Left) An active member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Herzog served on the USCCB Communications Committee for 10 years. PAGE 6 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019 Resurrection changes everything Dear fellow disciple, Lent, He is finally risen. It’s I sip my coffee when I time for us to rise, too. read scripture in the mornings. We invite you to continue to Normally with a pen or pencil in journey with us, looking forward hand, ready to mark something Letter from the Editor to an adjusted publication date that I feel the Lord is saying that putting the Church Today paper applies to my life. Mrs. Cari Terracina in your mailboxes at the end of Recently, I read Matthew Publications Manager for the Diocese of Alexandria each month with a focus on the 15:13, “Every plant that my entire next month ahead. We heavenly Father has not planted invite you to dive into these will be uprooted.” pages as we discuss the changes Goodness, Lord, I think there have been unplantings, So as scary, as painful, as Where is it happening in in leadership of our diocese, to myself. Is that what You’ve uprootings. messy as the uprooting may your life? Pay attention to it. as well as upcoming events, been doing? And yes, it’s been messy. seem, I live and work with joyful Where is He making you and changes to diocesan clergy Everything that the Lord And yes, it’s disruptive. And anticipation, knowing that I have new? Let Him. assignments. Then, please join hasn’t planted in me, in us, will yes, oftentimes, it’s even painful. a home in the Lord’s field. He is Let Him give you fresh soil. us on our social media pages and be uprooted. And, uprooting But, resurrection changes tilling the hard and dry soil, and I New food, new light. Let Him website as we continue to build seems kind of intense – everything. am being watered, refreshed, and restore your dark crevices, and relationships with each other, as disruptive, messy, painful even. And, as I continue to journey given nourishment by Him. your calloused heart. Let Him they are, as Bishop Talley once Thinking over the past through this Easter season, and I am now His. pull up the parts of you that need said, “a discernible sign of the several weeks as my family my family tries to find its new Every part of me that I uprooting, and let Him pour Spirit among us disciples.” and I have welcomed our normal, and my daily work for planted myself – by my own sin mercy on your weary soul. newest addition into our home the diocese continues, and I or my own desires or even by The uprooting is usually To the uprooting and renewal, (Welcome to the world, baby strive to let go of anything that my own good works – He has messy, but that’s okay. The Cari and Joan Samuel Luca!), and even over the Lord has not given me - I’m uprooted. And I am made new Lord doesn’t mind the mess. He the past several years as our reminded that in the uprooting, through Him. revels in our being made whole. Follow Cari on diocese has shifted and changed, He makes me new. He is uprooting you, too. After the long journey of Instagram at @cariterracina The significance of the Paschal Candle

If you attended the Holy into a dark Church and typically the Creed when we say: “… Saturday or “Easter Vigil” takes a prominent place in the I confess one baptism for the liturgy, you likely experienced sanctuary through Pentecost for forgiveness of sins, the the blessing of the fire and and then is likely placed near resurrection of the body, and preparation of the Paschal Embracing the baptismal font. life everlasting.” Candle followed by the There are two other Now that you know that procession into the Church. If the Liturgy important liturgies that occur it is more than just a “large you did not attend that Mass, throughout the year where the candle,” look for the Paschal you surely noticed a large Paschal Candle is typically Candle the next time you attend candle near the altar or ambo By Deacon Richard W. Mitchell used. The first is during Mass, a baptism or a funeral. when you attended Mass on baptisms. The priest or deacon When you locate it, reflect on Easter Sunday. This leads to will light the candle prior to the what and who it represents. If this month’s question regarding ceremony and once the baptism you do, you are surely to “Love the liturgy: “What is the takes place, a “baptismal the Liturgy.” The Paschal Candle significance of the large candle The Paschal Candle is used candle” is lit from the Paschal that is prominent at Mass throughout the year so learning Candle and given to the newly during the Easter Season?” more about the preparation of baptized (or to the parent for To fully appreciate the the candle during the Easter the baby) with these words beauty of the symbolism Vigil will help us appreciate its “Receive the light of Christ.” surrounding this “large candle,” significance. After the blessing This is a representation that Diocese of Alexandria Website it is helpful to recall what of the fire, the priest uses a the newly baptized no longer www.diocesealex.org happened on Good Friday. It stylus to draw the “Alpha” and lives in darkness but has been is the day we commemorate the “Omega” on the candle (see enlightened by Christ. the death of Jesus on the Cross. diagram on right) which are the Another liturgy where you And if Jesus is the “Light of first and last letters of the Greek will typically see the Paschal the World,” with his death, that alphabet. This is done to indicate Candle used is during a funeral Diocese of Alexandria light was extinguished and we that Christ is the beginning and liturgy. Here the candle is Facebook were left in complete darkness. the end of all things. Next, the to remind us of the deceased facebook.com/ So it is at the Easter Vigil (which four numerals of the current his holy and glorious wounds, person’s baptismal vows and DioceseofAlexandria is not to begin until sunset or year (2019) are traced into the may Christ the Lord, guard us of those words we recite in darkness) where we bless a new candle because all time belongs and protect us. Amen.” fire and a large candle that is to the Lord. Finally, five grains The candle is then lit from called the “Paschal Candle.” of incense and nails are inserted the new fire while the priest says: Send your questions It is the Paschal Candle which into the candle in the form of “May the light of Christ rising in and/or share your comments Diocese of Alexandria becomes a representation of a cross to represent the Five glory dispel the darkness of our with Deacon Mitchell via email Instagram Christ as “The Light of the Wounds of Christ. While these hearts and minds.” This new to: [email protected]. @dioceseofalexandria World.” are inserted, the priest says: “By “Light of Christ” is processed APRIL 29, 2019 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 7 Archbishop Gregory M. How is an administrator chosen? Aymond named Apostolic There are a number of ways no more than eight days after between bishops, and is subject in which the Holy See provides the episcopal see becomes to the same obligations, and for the care of a diocese when vacant, in order to elect a possesses the same powers as Administrator of the diocese a bishop leaves his post. An “diocesan administrator.” a diocesan bishop. However, interim administrator is This administrator then takes there are certain limitations Archbishop Gregory M. appointed after a diocesan charge of the diocese until the on the power of an elected Aymond, the metropolitan bishop either dies, resigns, is re- Pope names a new bishop. administrator. These limits often archbishop of the New assigned, or is removed from his Canon law also allows require the administrator to seek Orleans Province, which ministry by the pope. for the Pope to provide the consent of the College of encompasses the state of This appointment can for the diocese by directly Consultors before taking certain Louisiana, was appointed April happen in one of two ways: appointing an administrator. actions, including issuing letters 3 by Pope Francis as apostolic through the appointment of In this case, he is known as authorizing the ordination administrator of the Diocese a diocesan administrator by an “apostolic administrator,” of deacons or priests for the of Alexandria as the diocese the College of Consultors, although his function is the diocese. The administrator is awaits the appointment of a or a direct appointment of an same as that of a diocesan also prohibited by canon law new bishop. “apostolic administrator” by the administrator elected by the from naming pastors of parishes. Archbishop Aymond will Pope. college of consultors. In the current case, remain as archbishop of New Every diocese is required An administrator is a Archbishop Aymond was Orleans and will continue to to have a college of consultors, caretaker and protector of appointed by Pope Francis, and, reside in New Orleans with which is composed of between the diocese. The apostolic because of that, is apostolic Archbishop Gregory Aymond regular visits to the Diocese of six and twelve diocesan priests administrator has the administrator of the Diocese of Alexandria. chosen by the bishop for a five- authority to govern a diocese Alexandria. “My family has deep roots visit our diocese twice monthly, year term. The college is to meet during the period of time in Avoyelles Parish, and I am assuming the duties of Bishop privileged to serve you as you David Talley, who headed await a new Diocesan bishop,” the diocese from early 2017 ARCHBISHOP GREGORY M. said Archbishop Aymond. “I until his recent appointment AYMOND VISITS THE ST. JOSEPH will be as present as I possibly as bishop of Memphis. Please CATHOLIC CENTER OFFICES. can be to the clergy, religious understand that due to time Archbishop Aymond made his diocesan staff, and the people constraints and his primary first visit on Monday, April 15, of God in the Diocese of responsiblities in New Orleans, as Apostolic Administrator of the Alexandria. Please pray for me Archbishop Aymond will not Diocese of Alexandria. During his as I will pray for you.” be able to visit the individual visit he met with diocesan staff, The archbishop concluded church parishes of our diocese, including superintendent of Catholic his first visit to the Diocese but know that he has our best Schools, Thomas Roque, Sr. of Alexandria as Apostolic interests in his prayers for us. Administrator on April 15, We welcome his guidance as meeting with clergy and we wait for the Holy Father, Chancery staff. Pope Francis to assign a new Archbishop Aymond will bishop for our diocese.

Appointment Upcoming Retreats effective The following ACTS retreats April 15, 2019 will be offered:

Father Scott Chemino, J.D., • June 6 - 9 J.C.L. is appointed and authorized to act as a Delegate and Cenla ACTS for Women representative for the Apostolic Contact Les Glankler Administrator of the Diocese of at 318-664-5269 Alexandria, Archbishop Gregory or www.cenlaacts.org. M. Aymond.

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Phone: 318.448.2226 Fax: 318.448.2280 [email protected] PAGE 8 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019 Pregnancy Center expands into Avoyelles parish

The effort to promote ministry leaders hope to better be here in their community so life and protect unborn babies serve those women in need of that they don’t have to drive in Central Louisiana just got resources and support in the all the way to Alexandria, right stronger with the opening of the Avoyelles area, ridding them of here in Marksville, Avoyelles Avoyelles Pregnancy Center on the need to look outside of their Pregnancy Center can help April 9. own community for assistance. them.” The site, a 600-sq.-ft. “We noticed that 90% of Heidi Peavy can currently facility located at 115 Ferdinand our clients were from Rapides be reached at heidi@cenlapc. Street, Suite 3, in Marksville, Parish, and we saw that 30 com or by calling 318-314- is a satelite site of the Cenla mothers in Marksville and in 3061. One-time or recurring Pregnancy Center, opened in Avoyelles Parish had an abortion financial gifts can be donated Alexandria less than two years last year,” says Brian Gunter, through www.cenlapc.com. ago. This pro-life ministry Cenla Pregnancy Center’s Board center is the first of its kind in President. Avoyelles parish. “We weren’t serving them CENLA PREGNANCY CENTER The Avoyelles center at our Alexandria office. So TO SERVE AVOYELLES. (Below) currently operates Tuesdays we’re opening Avoyelles Ribbon cutting ceremony was held and Thursdays from 9:00 Pregnancy Center as a way to on April 9 for the new Avoyelles a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering an reach those women and to help Pregnancy Center now open and array of services including them. We want this service to located in Marksville. free pregnancy tests, post- will serve as the Director of the 225 women since its opening. abortive Bible study resources, Avoyelles Pregnancy Center. “This will raise awareness of the consultation from trained client “Many of the women think they services we offer and will help advocates, educational classes, have no other option other than expecting mothers who may not a boutique in which they can abortion, and we are here to have the transportation to travel earn credits to acquire maternity make sure they know that there all the way from near Marksville and baby items, as well as is another option,” Peavy said. to Alexandria.” community referrals to help “We are ready to give them all “Saving babies is the mothers find a doctor to care the resources available that let most important reason we for them, insurance coverage, the pregnant women know they exist, and we anticipate what and public assistance when can choose life.” God will do when this new needed. Center leaders at the The opening of the center in center opens its doors,” says Avoyelles parish site hope to Avoyelles Parish fulfills a dream Lemoine. According to the also provide ultrasound services of Claire Lemoine, director of Louisiana Department of Health soon to determine how far along the Cenla Pregnancy Center. and Hospitals, 30 women a woman’s pregnancy is, if the “It’s incredible to think the in Avoyelles Parish had an pregnancy is in the uterus, and if Lord has allowed us to expand abortion in 2018. By opening there is a heartbeat. our services after only 15 a pregnancy in Marksville, Heidi Peavy, RN, who short months of being open in served as office manager at the Alexandria.” Cenla Pregnancy Center since The Cenla Pregnancy WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A CHILD IS BEING ABUSED: its opening in December 2017, Center has served more than If you have reason to believe that a child is being abused or neglected, and that the abuse is CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION RESOURCES by a parent or caretaker, please first call the Louisiana Child Abuse / Neglect Hotline at 1-855-4LA- KIDS (855-452-5437) and/or your local law enforcement agency. If suspected abuse is related to a diocesan/church/school program, or if abuse occurred by anyone acting in Church services, a report The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website has should then also be made to the diocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator, Dr. Lee Kneipp, Clinical been updated with new materials to help support the prevention of Psychologist at 318-542-9805. child abuse. Materials are free to utilize and reproduce as needed.

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Fr. Peter Faulk nominated to serve as Adjunct Professor of Canon Law

Fr. Peter Faulk, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Alexandria has been nominated to serve as an Adjunct Professor of Canon Law at the Pontifical Fr. Peter Faulk, JCL, JV Institute of Canon Law of the University of Ljubljana, of the great legacy of the Church Slovenia. universal is its vast contribution This responsibility will to the world of education and entail Fr. Faulk being an culture. It will be an honor to be academic consultant for the a part of this higher-education structuring of the curriculum of institution.” the new founded Institute, as The University of Ljubljana well as the opportunity to lecture was founded in 1810 as a part of at the Canon Law Institute in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. DEACONS AND DEACON ASPIRANTS. The quarterly Deacons’ Social was held on Satuday, March 16. The deacon Slovenia in person. He will also The new founded Pontifical aspirants were invited and were able to attend Mass celebrated by Bishop David Talley. Pictured front row, left to right: be able to contribute academic Institute of Canon Law is a Dr. Tom Neal, Notre Dame Seminary instructor, Alex Mangini, Fidel Andrade, Chad Thibodeaux, Roger Christopher. papers as a member of the component of the University’s Second row: Jody Byrd, Ken Primeaux, Bishop Talley, Deacon Richard Mitchell, Reggie Ducote, Jason Lavergne, Les Institute. Faculty of Theology. Glankler, Doug Moreau, Sam Jones, Kenny Sayes, Mark Guidry, Lee Moreau. Not pictured: Marc Barrett. Father Peter told the Church Some notable graduates of Today “It is an honor to be asked the University of Ljubljana are by the Faculty of the University the psychoanalytic philosopher Father Frederick Lyons dies of Ljubljana to participate as Slavoj Žižek and the First Lady one of its founding members of of the United States Melania Fr. Frederick James Lyons, a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, passed away on Wednesday, March the Institute of Canon Law. Part Trump. 13, at his home in Alexandria. Born on June 25th, 1924 in New York, New York, the son of Frederick Lyons and Hanorah Gallagher. Fr. Lyons completed his M.A. degree in theology at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and earned a M.S. degree from Fordham University in New York. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Alexandria Seminarian Burses on May 10th, 1952. After serving 37 years in active ministry, Fr. Lyons retired in 1989. March 2019 Donations A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at the Maryhill Chapel on Monday, March 18 with Fr. James Ferguson as the main celebrant. Mr. and Mrs. Silton Innerarity...... $25.00 Father Blake Deshautelle Burse Father Daniel Hart...... $25.00 GET TO KNOW OUR PRIESTS, DEACONS, Father Daniel Hart Burse Knights of Columbus Council #9217...... $25.00 RELIGIOUS, AND SEMINARIANS Father Adrian L. Molenschot Burse Mrs. Nelwyn Broussard...... $50.00 We asked our Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Seminarians: Monsignor Milburn Broussard Burse What is your favorite book? Why? Mrs. Barbara Rigby...... $50.00 Father Ryan Humphries, St. Edward the Confessor, Tallulah: Leo P. Dobard Burse Evelyn Waugh was a British military man and commando in World War II. He wrote a dozen novels Father Dale Meade...... $75.00 or so on his experiences in war and the changing English society. His greatest work is called Brideshead Bishop David P. Talley Burse Revisited. It’s the story of an aristocratic family and a young man named Charles Ryder who becomes Mrs. Nelwyn Broussard ...... $100.00 entangled with them over the course of about 25 years. Like Downton Abbey, at first it seems boring and unreliable, and then, as if by magic, the incredible writing and story and characters draw you in. The story Deacon Rodrick “Benny” Broussard Burse explores uplifting and joyful themes of youth and beauty and art and love and passion and heavier themes Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Schupbach...... $150.00 of disappointment, the problems of excess wealth, addiction and depression. The story is funny and sad Monsignor Steve Testa Burse and poignant and, in an almost hidden way, religious. The book is wonderful. The BBC miniseries is an Father Derek Ducote...... $150.00 incredibly faithful retelling. The audiobook narrated by Jeremy Irons never leaves my iPhone. Our Lady of Prompt Succor Burse Deacon Ted Moulard, Holy Ghost, Marksville: Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Miller ...... $200.00 My favorite book is Introduction To The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales because it explains in detail Father Daniel Corkery Burse and under any circumstance how not to sin and how to avoid the temptations of sin in order to lead a Holy Bayou Chateau Nursing Center...... $200.00 Life. Floyd LaCour Burse Check back here and on the diocese website each month for a new Q&A with our priests, deacons, religious, and seminarians! Total...... $1,050.00 PAGE 10 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019 Parish Spotlight: St. John the Baptist Church, Cloutierville Established 1816

When the United States was still a very young country, missionary priests served the early inhabitants of the Cane River area and they were mostly from Los Adaes or Nacogdoches, Texas. According to Cane River National Heritage Center, plantation owner, Alexis Cloutier owned much of the land that today makes up the town of Cloutierville. The area was known as riviere aux Cannes (Cane River). He constructed the first chapel there where the people ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH, CLOUTIERVILLE. The current church could worship and receive the building. sacraments. The church was blessed on November 19, 1816 and dedicated to St. John the and church property were Today’s St. John the Baptist Baptist. rampant. Today’s St. John the Baptist He laid out the village It was during Father Catholic community looks of Cloutierville and had it Becker’s pastorate (21 years) forward every year to an Easter designated a town by the that the church was remodeled. Sunrise Service at Holy Rosary Louisiana state legislature in Twin towers were added, as well Chapel; a May Fair in the spring 1822. as the columns on the front and and a Mini-Fair in the fall that In 1850, Father George Guy stucco was applied to the outside follows blessing of the graves on was appointed the first resident walls. All Souls Day. pastor. In 1962, the church was The town of Cloutierville again remodeled, but burned in holds an annual Mardi Gras Yellow Fever June of 1985. After rebuilding, parade and after the parade, In 1853, Cloutierville was ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH BUILT IN 1816. The first chapel was built Bishop John C. Favalora townspeople gather at St. John’s devastated by the yellow fever on land donated by Alex Cloutier. The hand-hewn timbers were put together dedicated the new church for a street dance and party at the epidemic. Father Guy became with pegs. Unfortunately, no photos exist of the succeeding church built by Fr. building on November 2, 1986. church hall that may last into the ill, but recovered, however, the Beckers which had twin towers. St. John the Baptist Church wee hours of the night. town of Cloutierville lost half is the mother church for two At Christmas, St. John’s and of its population. Most of the missionary work among the Civil War Missions: Holy Rosary Chapel, its two missions, Holy Rosary victims were buried in a mass people of the area was so St. John the Baptist Church Emmanuel, which was staffed and Holy Family Chapel have a grave in the Church cemetery. successful that the church had was not immune to the troubles by the Dominican Fathers from large Christmas party. Father Jean Marie Beaulieu to be enlarged in 1870. He died brought on by the Civil War: 1935 to 1976 and Holy Family The church also has a strong arrived in August 1856 and in September 15, 1897 and is high taxes, scarcity of food, and Chapel at Monet Ferry (near choir as well as a devoted altar remained for 41 years. His buried behind the church. foraging by troops of personal Chopin, LA). society.

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Fr. Walter Ajaero Fr. Gus “Dutch” Voltz Fr. Joseph Desimone Fr. Anthony Dharmaraj, MSFS Fr. Thomas Paul Fr. M. Craig Scott, VF Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Pastoral Administrator Church of the Little Flower Nativity of the Blessed Immaculate Conception St. John the Baptist St. Francis of Assisi Church St. James Memorial Church, Evergreen Virgin Mary Church Church, Dupont Church, Deville Powhatan Alexandria and Pastor Campti St. Rita Church, Alexandria

Fr. Peter Faulk, JCL, JV Fr. John Brocato Fr. Daniel Hart Fr. Taylor Reynolds, JCL Fr. Derek Ducote Fr. Albi Mulloth Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar Parochial Vicar St. Rita Church St. Rita Church St. Joseph Church, Marksville St. Frances Cabrini Church Our Lady of Prompt Succor Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Alexandria Alexandria and Chaplain for LSUA Alexandria and Alexandria and Asst. Director Pineville Diocese of Alexandria Tribunal Steubenville South

Fr. Bruce Miller, JCL Fr. Abraham Palakkattuchira Fr. Chad Partain Fr. Brian Seiler Fr. Irion St. Romain Fr. John Wiltse Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Pastor Sacred Heart of Jesus Church St. Genevieve Church St. Frances Cabrini Church Our Lady of Lourdes Church St. Paul the Apostle Church St. Mary’s Assumption Church Pineville Brouillette Alexandria Winnfield Mansura and Pastoral Cottonport Administrator, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, Mansura Prayer for Priests Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Fr. James Ferguson, JCL Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Promoter of Justice Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. for the Diocese of Shreveport Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. in addition to his current Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom. assignments here in Alexandria. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace. Deacon Tommy Robichaux We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Campti PAGE 12 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019 Celebration of Life

VISITATION FOR BISHOP EMERITUS HERZOG. Knights of Columbus CLERGY PROCESSION. Clergy of the diocese and visiting clergy and READING. Rev. Dr. Bill Lyons, served as pallbearers to transfer Bishop Herzog’s casket into the cathedral as bishops processing into St. Francis Xavier Cathedral for the funeral Mass for cousin of Bishop Herzog, reads the Bishop Herzog’s family and Bishop David Talley look on. Bishop Emeritus Ronald Herzog on April 22, 2019. first scripture reading.

VISITING PRELATES. Visiting bishops attending were Bishop Emeritus Sam FORMER BISHOPS OF HOMILIST. Father Bruce Miller FUNERAL MASS. St. Francis Xavier Jacobs of Houma-Thibodaux, Auxilary Bishop Fernand Cheri of New Orleans, ALEXANDRIA. Three former delivered the homily, as per Bishop Cathedral funeral Mass for Bishop Bishop Michael Duca of Baton Rouge, Archbishop Emeritus John Favalora bishops of Alexandria: Bishop Sam Herzog’s request. Emeritus Ronald Herzog on April of Miami and Bishop David Talley of Memphis. Also in attendance: Abbott Jacobs, Archbishop John Favalora 22, 2019 with Archbishop Gregory Justin Brown of St. Joseph’s Abbey in Covington and Father Peter Mangum, and Bishop David Talley. Aymond, presiding. Administrator of Shreveport.

END OF MASS. Priests of the diocese serve as pallbearers as they carry FUNERAL MASS. Book of the Bishop Herzog’s casket out of the cathedral. Interment was at Maryhill Gospels lay on Bishop Herzog’s END OF MASS. Clergy of the diocese bid Bishop Herzog farewell as they join Renewal Center’s Priest Cemetery. (Photo courtesy of Terry Dickson, Gulf casket and his crozier placed near the procession out of the cathedral. Father Craig Scott takes his turn blessing Pine Catholic, Diocese of Biloxi) the Paschal Candle. the covered casket with holy water. APRIL 29, 2019 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 13

The Diocese of Alexandria celebrates the life of Bishop Emeritus Herzog, as well as new life in our parishes during the Easter season! Join us here and at www.diocesealex.org to celebrate new clergy assignments and parish activites throughout the diocese!

EASTER EGG HUNT. Kids enjoyed an Easter Egg Hunt following Easter Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria.

VOCATIONS WEEKEND. (Below) Father Luke LaFleur accompanied several students from St. Mary’s, Natchitoches for a Come and See weekend at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Covington, April 12-14.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, NATCHITOCHES. We congratulate several St Mary’s School (Natchitoches) students who recently celebrated their First Holy Communion. Pictured with Father Blake Deshautelle and Father Luke LaFleur

TROOP 6 CELEBRATES 50 YEARS. (Left) Boy Scouts of America Troop 6, chartered by St. Frances Cabrini Church, Alexandria, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special Mass of Thanksgiving on March 31.

LSUA WORLD RELIGION PANEL DISCUSSION. LSUA hosted a panel of speakers on March 13, discussing the topic “Is There Life After Death?” with views from Judaism, BISHOP DAVID TALLEY. Most of the diocesan Chancery staff and many of our clergy and others from Christianity, and Islam. Speakers included Imam Mounir Bourkisa (Islamic Center of Alexandria attended the installation of Bishop David Talley as Bishop of the Diocese of Memphis on April Cenla), Rabbi Canto Raina Siroty (Congregation of Gemiluth Chassodim), Pastor Gary 2 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. (Photo courtesy Sandi Tarver) Baldwin (New Life Community Church), and Fr. Adam Travis (St. Martin’s Catholic Church). PAGE 14 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019 Being Catholic in the Workplace By Kim Lyons Identifying your God given gifts and talents is another way we can The majority of us are among all bless others in the workplace. the population of people who Each one of us is a member of “hold jobs,” particularly, jobs the Body of Christ, given specific where we are called to engage gifts and talents to be utilized with other humans in the form of in conjunction with others’ for customers, patients, the general the greater good of all mankind. public, colleagues, co-workers, Living out your faith by sharing bosses, subordinates, the list goes these gifts and talents in the on and on, and stay at home moms workplace may open doors to are not exempt. We all struggle other opportunities and supports with finding balance and learning you to always do your absolute to remain peaceful while we best in the workplace, not just juggle life. The good news is that doing the bare minimum in our with the Lord, it is possible. jobs. In my most recent job, at a local faith based hospital, living First Impressions - a heart for out the catholic faith was a simple Jesus: and welcomed aspect of the job, Think back to the last time with mass offered daily, opening you experienced a “first day prayer/reflection at the beginning on a job.” During those first BEING A LIVING EXAMPLE OF THE FAITH IN THE WORKPLACE. Sharing Christ with others can feel awkward of meetings, and symbols of the few days did you find yourself and even a bit unnatural, but there are several ways we can outwardly live out our Catholic faith in our places of work. faith throughout the organization. meeting new people, reflecting Unfortunately, not everyone is on first impressions, learning the afforded this same opportunity doors, smiling and greeting people with one another with kindness, eating with friends, co-workers, workplace, and pretty quickly in the workforce. So how do we as you pass, and remembering compassion and respect. etc., tell them you are about to discovering those co-workers who live out our Catholic faith in the coworkers’ birthdays, there’s a pray for your meal and ask them would become your “friends.” everyday work life? Truly it is deeper approach focusing on “the Living out the faith: if there is anything you can pray What was it about those few quite simple. Here are several practice of dealing with others as There are several ways we about for them. Most people do people that you were drawn to? tips for identifying the best ways we would have them deal with can outwardly live out our faith, not mind being prayed for and this More importantly, think now about for you to Be Catholic in the us on a regular basis” that opens but one of my favorites is making encounter can easily turn into an new hires into your work life. Workplace. the door to a more radical and the Sign of the Cross and blessing opportunity to share Christ. As they go through the first few challenging approach in how each meal. Whether I’m sitting at Quiet moments can easily be weeks, do you stack up? What’s The Golden Rule: we go about our work. We’ve my desk, sitting at home with my incorporated into any setting, and their first impression of you? For In today’s world and in many all encountered a disgruntled husband and kids, eating in public, are highly effective in workplaces me, the ability to connect with professions, we have lost our focus customer service representative, eating in a breakroom or in any that are difficult to outwardly people is not only something that on how to treat people, all people, a rude salesperson, a snippy area where others might witness express our catholic faith. For comes easily, but it’s something with respect. As Christians, we are secretary, or a demanding boss and this, I pray that this act serves as example, if you are in a position I love to do. Approaching people called to approach everyone with a wondered why they couldn’t treat a testament to my commitment that leads others and/or leads as though I’m encountering Jesus kind heart and treat others the way others or us better. Consequently, to my catholic faith. Pausing to regular meetings, asking everyone is one of my goals in life, but you would like to be treated. Many we have probably all had days show gratitude to our Lord for the to take a moment of silence that’s not always easy. Our past people, Christians alike, view this we might not want to deal with blessing of this meal in essence to gather our thoughts before experiences, other’s responses to as our prescription to “be nice.” ourselves. These are the moments, reveals a portion of our gracious beginning, can be a powerful us and the busyness of our days While this is good, and prompts us the people, the situations where hearts to one another. Blessing moment where you, the leader, often prohibit our hearts from to think about the general tasks we we are challenged to live out your meal can often lead to an can silently pray for the meeting being the “first impression” we can do for others such as holding the Golden Rule and “deal” opportunity to evangelize. When and those present in the room. desire from others and ourselves.

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Surrounded by Catholic Signs of persecution, or even the Fleur- the best conversations can happen and Symbols: de-lis, a very common item in our over a cup of coffee. For those of Part of our rich catholic Louisiana culture often interpreted you with high stress super busy Parish Confirmations heritage includes a tremendous as the flower symbolizing the days, it may look like a brief number of signs and symbols. virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus conversation in an elevator, right May 1 – St. Alphonsus Church, Hessmer While the cross is the most or to depict the Holy Trinity. after a big meeting or at the copy May 8 – St. Paul the Apostle Church, Mansura famous and widespread Christian What about sacred objects machine. Don’t let them slip by symbol, it is interesting to note in a secular setting, you may ask. because you may be the only Jesus May 9 – St. Mary’s Assumption Church, Cottonport that the cross has been around Some workplaces may prohibit or people encounter each day. May 10 – Holy Cross Church, Natchitoches long before the advent of are hostile to any public display There are a multitude of May 19 – Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Tioga Christianity, used as an instrument of spirituality. In these instances, blessings and challenges to being May 24 – St. Joseph Church, Colfax of public humiliation and used to creativity is the key. Wearing a catholic in the workplace. I find May 25 – Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches punish criminals who were put to medal or other Christian jewelry, it extremely beneficial to identify May 26 – St. Juliana Church , Alexandria death on a cross. The Easter story keeping books on your desk likeminded people, often in the May 31 – Mary, Mother of Jesus Church, Woodworth however, the crucifixion and that are indicative of your faith, same season of life, to connect resurrection of Jesus Christ, has carrying a pocket card, rosary or to and share in this journey we See your church bulletin for additional information. made the cross one of the most other item, or keeping items in call life. Whether this be in the recognized icons in the world. The your car if necessary are ways workplace, or just in everyday crucifix symbolizes the sacrifice to not only show signs, but also life, Jesus calls us to communal •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• and atonement for our sins and is a serve as daily reminders of prayer. life with him and with one another, powerful symbol of Catholicism, as the Body of Christ. St. Frances representing the focal point of the Make a daily effort to find of Assisi says, “Preach the Gospel High School Graduations Catholic belief, that Jesus died on opportunities to Evangelize: at all times, when necessary, use the cross to redeem humanity. If Sharing Christ with others words.” How will you preach the Holy Savior Menard: you are looking for an outward can feel awkward and even a bit gospel today? May 12: Baccalaureate symbol of our Catholic faith for unnatural when you feel like you St. Francis Xavier Cathedral your workspace, a crucifix is a are forcing a conversation onto Kim is a member of our local May 14: Graduation great option. I would recommend a co-worker or even a friend. To community, wife to John, stay at 7:00 p.m., Gwinn Auditorium having it blessed and hanging it overcome this, we must recognize home mom of four amazing kids, (Louisiana College Campus) in a prominent location, where all the power of prayer especially as who enter will see the power of it relates to God opening doors for Amelie, Tripp, Patrick, and Anna St. Mary’s School, Natchitoches: the cross. the Gospel. Praying every day for Cate. She loves connecting with Aside from the crucifix, the Lord to provide opportunities people, running, volunteering, May 13: Graduation 7:00 p.m., St. Mary’s School Gymnasium, Natchitoches there are many other items one to share the good news is a and sharing the Gospel. She can use in their work space to powerful tool. You will be amazed is passionate about her faith, indicate they are followers of at how many encounters will St. Joseph School, Plaucheville: discipleship, and learning what it Christ, such as the Dove, a symbol come your way, with little to no May 15: Graduation of the Holy Spirit, the Fish, one effort. Evangelization can look means to do this thing called life 7:00 p.m., Mater Dolorosa Church, Plaucheville of the oldest Christian symbols like many things, but one of my in Christ. used historically by Christians to favorites, since I’m an extrovert, identify themselves often in times is relational outreach. Some of Louis Lowrey, M.A. Mother’s Day

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Offices located at 207 Church Street, Natchitoches Visit the diocese (318) 332-8422 • [email protected] website at Mail: 109 Royal Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 www.diocesealex.org for a list of our favorite go-to Mother’s Day gifts “As for you rich, weep and wail over your for the moms impending miseries. Your wealth has rotted, in your life! your fine wardrobe has grown moth-eaten.” “You lived in wanton luxury on the earth; you Upcoming VIRTUS sessions fattened yourselves for the day of slaughter.” • May 9, 6:00 p.m. James 5:1-2, 5 St. Joseph Catholic Center ALEXANDRIA To register, go to www.virtus.org PAGE 16 CHURCH TODAY APRIL 29, 2019

SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL FAIR (Bunkie). (Above) St. Anthony of Padua School hosted their Spring Fair on April 6. Activities included a large craft show, 5k run, kickball tournament, games, and bingo.

SAINT MARY’S ASSUMPTION SCHOOL WINNERS. (Above right) The Catholic Daughters educational winners were announced at the St. Mary’s Assumption Church, Cottonport, Children’s Mass on March 15. Each year the Catholic Daughters of Court Padre Pio #2141 sponsors the national program for students.

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Look for a special edition of the Church Today paper this July, celebrating 50 years of news in the Diocese of Alexandria!

Maryhill ?? ? Catholic Trivia ?? ? Wish List Who said the following: Update “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people, and hallelujah is our song.”

A BIG Was it: THANK YOU A. St. Augustine C. Henry Knox Sherrill to everyone who has donated B. Pope John Paul II D. St. Rose of Lima time, money and items from the Answer on page 19. Maryhill Wish List!

Now that immediate needs have been met, we are regrouping and will be back later to let you know about some new and exciting projects for the future! APRIL 29, 2019 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 17 Spanish ACTS Retreat for Women Dear friends of ACTS, Praise God! The Spanish ACTS Retreat for Women was a great success. Building on the good work from the Spanish ACTS Retreat for Men in January, I can already see new life and healing taking root. On behalf of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission, and the Hispanic community of Forest Hill: THANK YOU to all who helped to make this retreat a reality. Special thanks to the Cenla ACTS chapter and to the ACTS teams from Midland - Odessa, TX, and Hobbes, NM. May God bless each of you for your love of the Lord and your efforts in his mission.

In Christ, – Fr. Adam Travis

Queridos amigos de ACTS, Alabado sea Dios! El retiro de ACTS en español para mujeres fue un gran éxito. Siguiendo el buen trabajo del retiro para hombres en enero, ya puedo ver la nueva vida y un amor más fuerte por nuestro Señor Jesus. En nombre de la Misión de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y la comunidad hispana de Forest Hill: GRACIAS a todos los que ayudaron a hacer de este retiro una realidad. Un agradecimiento especial al capítulo ACTS de Cenla y a los equipos ACTS de Midland y Odessa, TX, y Hobbs, NM. Que Dios los bendiga a cada uno de ustedes por su amor al Señor y sus esfuerzos en su misión.

Saludos en Cristo, – Padre Adam Travis

Heart of Saint Kateri Circle Do you have a devotion to Saint Kateri Tekakwitha? Do you have a desire to learn and become more involved with this vital ministry to and with our indigenous brothers and sisters?

Are you looking for new opportunities to pray, serve and grow alongside believers right in your own community?

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CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAS COURT NOTRE DAME #1452, OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR Join us by following us on Facebook: CHURCH, hosted a very special day for the seniors of the church and community on March 20. The Joy Ministry www.facebook.com/DioceseofAlexandria (Just Older Youth) is a special group that meets every month for special prayer and fellowship. This day was a Lenten Morning of Reflection with Fr. Luke LaFleur as guest speaker. Fr. LaFleur reflected on the life of St. Joseph, in honor of his feast day, March 19th. Mass was celebrated and the sacrament of reconciliation was held. Breakfast and lunch was provided by the CDA Court Notre Dame, led by Chairwoman, Sharon Vandersypen. Members of the Court provided over twenty dishes and desserts. This project is part of the Circle of Love Spiritual Enhancement for our church community. Pictured left to right: Donna Young, Nora Penney, Norene Diegelmann, Susan Singleton, Suzanne Evans, Sharon Vandersypen, Linda Gauthier, Debra Newton, Tina Hebert, Elsie Campbell, Helen Feduccia, Mary Bush, Joy Broussard, Regent Marlene Sawrie. Not Pictured: Rose Walker, Bea Jones, Muriel Beach, Marilyn McGraw, Joan Lanius.

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MENARD RELIGION DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS THE DIDACHE BOOK SERIES. (Right) Several years ago, Holy Savior Menard High School instituted the Didache book series for use by its religion department. Recently, teacher Mandi Chapman had the opportunity to hear the writer of the text Understanding the Scriptures (9th grade textbook), theologian Dr. Scott Hahn. To the right, is a picture of members of the 9th grade holding the freshman textbook, which was sent to Hahn to share with his wife, 6 kids, and 18 grandkids.

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MENARD SENIOR WINS FULL SCHOLARSHIP. Congratulations to Holy Savior Menard senior, for winning LSUA’s first ever 4-year Mulder Scholarship. The Mulder Scholarship is for incoming LSUA freshmen and covers up to $80,000 of tuition, room and board, books and supplies and living expenses. Over 60 applicants- -some from outside the United States applied for the scholarship. Pictured: LSUA Board with her parents and presenters.

Several Faculty/Staff positions are Steubenville June 21-23, 2019 available in our diocesan South Catholic Schools for the Catholic Youth Conference 2019-2020 school year.

Visit the https://www.diocesealex. org/our-diocese/catholic- REGISTRATION IS OPEN! schools/job-applications/ To register or for more info go to www.steubenvillesouth.com to register for more information Keep up with the latest news and pictures! facebook.com/STEUBENVILLESTH or to apply. APRIL 29, 2019 CHURCH TODAY PAGE 21

CABRINI STUDENTS WIN CATECHETICAL QUIZ BOWL. Students from St. Frances Cabrini School won first place at the Catechetical Quiz Bowl, held March 30. The annual Quiz Bowl was held for students from the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with a total of 13 teams competing, and included questions from the books of Genesis and Matthew. The team winning first place received $500 OLPS SCHOOL EASTER PLAY. 1st grade students from Our Lady of Prompt Succor School (Alexandria) performed cash and a trophy. the annual Easter Play on April 17. The entire school joined in singing at the end of the performance. LSUA CSO HELP HOMELESS WOMEN. (Below) Students from the Catholic Student Organization at LSU-A participated in an Ipsy Drive on March 15. The women collected Ipsy makeup bags, and filled them each with feminine and hygiene products to give to the homeless women in the Alexandria community.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS IN NATCHITOCHES. (Above) Over 70 high school students from St. Mary’s School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes volunteered to help at stations during the Red River Games of the Louisiana Special Olympics on Tuesday, April 16 at Northwestern State University campus. The St. Mary’s students assisted the special athletes during their competitions.

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Men’s Monthly Nocturnal Adoration, Pilgrimage to Medjugorje - May 30-June 7 Cabrini - May 2 Join Radio Maria U.S. on a Marian 2019 pilgrimage The Men’s Monthly Nocturnal Adoration of the to Medjugorje on May 30 to June 7. Pilgrims have been Blessed Sacrament will be held at St. Frances Cabrini DIOCESAN flocking to Medjugorje since 1981. The last three Popes Church in Alexandria on Thursday, May 2 beginning at supported Medjugorje through comments and actions. 7:00 a.m. All men of good-will are invited to participate. BRIEFS Receive the life-changing fruits of the Queen of Peace, Call Michelle at 318-445-4588 to sign up for an hour. daily Mass, Rosary and much more for $2,600. Priest Director, Fr. Emilio Garreaud, will be our spiritual director for this pilgrimage. For more information, contact Kathie St. Mary’s School Spring Fling - May 4 at 318-640-4570, or Carla at 1-888-408-0201. Join us for St. Mary’s School annual Spring Fling Family Festival on May 4 on the Riverbank in Downtown 4th Annual Sacred Heart of Jesus Steubenville South High School Youth Natchitoches. The fun begins at 9:00 a.m. with games and Parish Fair - May 17-19 Conference - June 21-23 prizes, inflatables for the kids, character dance party and Join us for the 4th Annual Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish food trucks! At 5:30 p.m. we’ll have a Rubber Duck Derby Registration for Steubenville South Youth Fair in Pineville! Activities will include Friday Crawfish and then 5:45 Cane River Soul will perform. Armbands are Conference, to be held June 21-23, is now open. Go to boil, 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, games and concession stand, $20 purchased in advance or $25 at the gate (ad-mission www.steubenvillesouth.com for more information. Sunday chicken dinner. Bidding for the silent auction will is $5 beginning at 1:00 p.m.). Also available for extra open on Friday evening and continue until closing bids charges: Zip Line, Unicorn Rides, Video Game Truck. Men’s Silent Retreat - August 22-25 and announcement of winners at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Sponsored by Cane River Waterway Commission. All A men’s silent retreat for the Diocese of Alexandria There will be 3 raffle drawings for $500 each, one each proceeds benefit St. Mary’s School. For more information will be held at the Oaks Retreat House in Grand Coteau day of the fair. For more information call 318-445-2497. call (318) 352-8394. the weekend of August 22-25. Retreat silence supports our listening to God’s gentle and loving voice within. For Annual Mass of Renewal for Deacons Sacred Heart 5K/1Mile Fun Run - May 18 more information or to register, contact Jason Lavergne at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Pineville is having their 318-446-0217 or [email protected]. - May 11 4th Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on May 18 beginning The Annual Renewal Mass for Deacons will be at 8:00 a.m. Those interested in participating can go to Position Available: Saturday, May 11 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, www.runsignup.com and search for Sacred Heart Parish Alexandria at 10:30 a.m. Please encourage your to register. Or go to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Facebook Director of Religious Education parishioners to come and support their deacons at this page or website http://jesusinpineville.com/ and access St. Mary’s School, Natchitoches, is seeking a Director special celebration. For more information, please contact the signup website there. For more information, email of Religious Education/High School Religion teacher for Deacon Richard Mitchell at 318-445-6424, ext. 206 or [email protected]. 2019-2020. We are eager to welcome a faithfilled Catholic email [email protected]. who is in good standing with the Church and willing to Crawfish Boil, St. Michael the Archangel, lead others to a spiritually healthy and dignified life of World Day of Prayer for Vocations fulfillment. Applicants must have a sound knowledge of Leesville - May 18 Catholic teaching, especially regarding the challenging - May 12 The Knights of Columbus Council #4156 of St. social issues of today. Classroom experience, as well as The purpose of this day is to publicly fulfill the Michael the Archangel, Leesville will have a Crawfish adequate theological training and/or a college degree will Lord’s instruction to “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send Boil on May 18 beginning at 12:00 p.m. Get 3 pounds of be greatly valued and given extra consideration. Dedication laborers into his harvest” (Matthew 9:38; Luke 10:2). As crawfish, one corn, and one potato for $15 and 5 pounds, to working with the Pastor and school administration is a climax to a prayer that is continually offered throughout plus 2 each of corn and potatoes for $25. All proceeds vital. Finally, we are eager for applicants who are willing the Church, it affirms the primacy of faith and grace in benefit the Diaconate Program. to engage in active ministry outside of the classroom to all that concerns vocations to the priesthood and to the achieve this goal. Please send resume to: Father Blake consecrated life. Find more resources at www.usccb.org. Jubilee Anniversary Mass for Priests Deshautelle, 145 Church Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 or call 318-352-3422. Catholic High School Graduations - May 29 The annual Jubilee Mass for Priests celebrating - May 12-15 ordination anniversaries will be held Wednesday, Position Available: May 12: Holy Savior Menard Baccalaureate May 29 at 12:05 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Lunchroom Tech Substitutes St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be the main celebrant Now currently accepting applications for Lunchroom May 13: St. Mary’s School, Natchitoches Graduation and the homilist will be Msgr. Steve Testa. All priests of Technician Substitutes for each of our 8 schools. 7:00 p.m., St. Mary’s School, Natchitoches the diocese are invited to concelebrate. Please bring an Applications are available from the Child Nutrition May 14: Holy Savior Menard Graduation alb. Vesting will take place in the Rectory. All clergy Office at the St. Joseph Catholic Center or online at www. 7:00 p.m., Gwinn Auditorium and seminarians should be vested by 11:45 a.m. in order diocesealex.org/our-diocese/catholic-schools/ For more (Louisiana College Campus) for pictures to be taken on the front steps of the Rectory. information or to pick an application call Child Nutrition May 15: St. Joseph School, Plaucheville Graduation A luncheon will be served in Xavier Hall immediately at (318) 445-6424, ext. 232 or 234. 7:00 p.m., Mater Dolorosa Church, Plaucheville following the Mass.

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29 30 MAY1 2 3 4 5 Confirmation National Day of Prayer Spring Fling St. Alphonsus Church, 9:00 a.m. Hessmer Men’s Nocturnal Adoration St. Mary’s School, 7:00 p.m. (ends 7:00 a.m. Natchitoches next morning) St. Frances Cabrini Church, Alexandria

FIRST FRIDAY FIRST SATURDAY PRAY FOR FR. J. O’BRIEN PRAY FOR FR. D. O’CONNOR PRAY FOR FR. C. OGBONNA PRAY FOR FR. A. PALAKKATTUCHIRA PRAY FOR FR. B. PALLLIPPARAMBIL PRAY FOR FR. J. PALLIPURATH PRAY FOR FR. J. PARDUE

6 7 8Confirmation 9 10 11 12 St. Mary’s Assumption, Confirmation Cottonport Confirmation Annual Mass of Renewal World Day of Prayer for St. Paul the Apostle, Holy Cross Church, for Deacons Vocations Mansura VIRTUS Training Natchitoches 10:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. St. Francis Xavier St. Joseph Catholic Center, Cathedral, Alexandria Alexandria

National Teacher Appreciation Week MOTHERS DAY PRAY FOR FR. C. PARTAIN PRAY FOR FR. T. PAUL PRAY FOR FR. G. POOKKATTU PRAY FOR FR. R. RABALAIS PRAY FOR FR. C. RAY PRAY FOR FR. T. REYNOLDS PRAY FOR FR. J. ROBLES-SANCHEZ 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 St. Mary’s School Holy Savior Menard St. Joseph High School Sacred Heart Fun Run Confirmation Graduation Graduation Graduation 8:00 a.m.:Sacred Heart Sacred Heart of Jesus 7:00 p.m. St. Mary’s School, 7:00 p.m. Gwinn Auditorium, 7:00 p.m. Mater Dolorosa Church, Pineville Church, Pineville Natchitoches, School Louisiana College Campus Church, Pineville Gymnasium Crawfish Boil 12:00 p.m.St. Michael the Archangel, Leesville Parish Fair -- Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pineville

PRAY FOR FR. E. RODRIGUEZ-HERNANDEZ PRAY FOR FR. J. RYAN PRAY FOR FR. C. SCOTT PRAY FOR FR. B. SEILER PRAY FOR FR. R. SHOURY PRAY FOR FR. P. SIERRA-POSADA PRAY FOR FR. L. SKLAR 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Confirmation Confirmation Confirmation St. Joseph Church, Minor Basilica, St. Juliana Church, Colfax Natchitoches Alexandria

PALM SUNDAY PRAY FOR FR. I. ST. ROMAIN PRAY FOR MSGR. S. TESTA PRAY FOR FR. J. THOMAS PRAY FOR FR. A. THOMPSON PRAY FOR MSGR. J. TIMMERMANS PRAY FOR FR. A. TRAVIS PRAY FOR FR. A. VARGHESE

27 28 29 30 31 JUNE1 2 Jubilee Anniversary Mass Confirmation for Priests Mary, Mother of Jesus, 12:05 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Woodworth Cathedral, Alexandria

MEMORIAL DAY PRAY FOR FR. V. VEAD PRAY FOR FR. N. VIVIANO PRAY FOR FR. G. VOLTZ PRAY FOR FR. J. WILTSE PRAY FOR FR. J. XAVIER PRAY FOR FR. K. ZACHARIAH PRAY FOR FR. A. AELAVANTHARA CHURCH TODAY