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 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD APRIL 14, 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 April 14, 2019 On , the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our re- demption. In the solemn ceremo- nies of Good Friday, in the Ven- eration of the Cross, in the chant- This week is the most sacred time of the year for ing of the 'Reproaches', in the Catholics. During this special time, we enter into the reading of the Passion, and in receiving the pre- Paschal Mystery of Christ – His passion, death, consecrated Host, we unite ourselves to our Savior, and resurrection – through liturgical celebration and and we contemplate our own death to sin in the personal conversion. The last three days of Holy death of our Lord. Week -- , Good Friday, and -- are known as the "Sacred Triduum." I The Church - stripped of its ornaments, the invite you to participate in all the spiritual activities of bare, and with the door of the empty tabernacle the Sacred . Here’s an overview standing open - is as if in mourning. No Mass is of what happens at the Paschal Triduum: celebrated on this day, but the service of Good Fri-

day is called the Mass of the Presanctified because Communion (in the species of bread) which had al- MAUNDY THURSDAY is the most complex and pro- ready been consecrated on Holy Thursday is given found of all religious observances, saving only the to the people. The omission of the prayer of conse- Vigil. It celebrates both the institution by cration deepens our sense of loss because Mass Christ Himself of the and of the sacerdotal throughout the year reminds us of the Lord's triumph priesthood (as distinct from the 'priesthood of all be- over death, the source of our joy and blessing. The lievers') for in this, His last supper with the disciples, desolate quality of the rites of this day reminds us of a celebration of Passover, He is the self-offered Christ's humiliation and suffering during His Passion. Passover Victim, and every ordained priest to this day presents this same sacrifice, by Christ's author- The is the most beautiful liturgy in ity and command, in exactly the same way. The Last the Roman . The night vigil signifies Supper was also Christ's farewell to His assembled Christ's passage from the dead to the living by the disciples, some of whom would betray, desert or liturgy which begins in darkness (sin, death) and is deny Him before the sun rose again. enlightened by the fire and the candle representing

the Light of Christ just as the Church, the Mystical The Holy Thursday liturgy, celebrated in the evening Body of Christ, the community of believers, is led because Passover began at sundown, also shows from spiritual darkness to the light of His truth. both the worth God ascribes to the humility of ser- Christ's baptism, which our own baptism imitates, is vice, and the need for cleansing with water (a sym- represented during the liturgy by the blessing of the bol of baptism) in the Mandatum (Jesus' washing the water of baptism by immersing (`burying') the candle feet of His disciples) and in the priest's stripping and representing His Body into the font. washing of the altar. Cleansing, in fact, gave this day of Holy Week the name Maundy Thursday. During the liturgy we recall God's sparing of the He-

brews whose doors were marked with the blood of The action of the Church on this night also wit- the lamb; we are sprinkled with the blessed water by nesses to the Church's esteem for Christ's Body which we were cleansed from original sin through present in the consecrated Host in the Adoration of Christ's sacrifice, and we repeat our baptismal vows, the Blessed Sacrament, carried in solemn proces- renouncing Satan and all his works. We rejoice at sion to the flower-bedecked Altar of Repose, where Christ's bodily resurrection from the darkness of the it will remain 'entombed' until midnight. The people tomb; and we pray for our passage from death into adore the Blessed Sacrament during the night, just eternal life, from sin into grace, from the weariness as the disciples stayed with the Lord during His ag- and infirmity of old age to the freshness and vigor of ony on the Mount of Olives before the betrayal by youth, from the anguish of the Cross to peace and Judas. unity with God, and from this sinful world unto the

Father in heaven.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

SESQUICENTENNIAL 1869—2019 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH As part of our sesquicentennial celebration we will be highlighting interesting facts in each bulletin about April 14…Confirmation meeting, 8:30 AM our history, titled: April 16…Come Lord Jesus (men), 6:00 AM, Library

Come Lord Jesus (women), 9:30 AM, Library DID YOU KNOW???? EF Choir practice—6:00 PM Part 15 April 17 …Cathedral Choir practice—6:00 PM

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ The old rectory was the same little impoverished building The Pontifical Good Friday Collection that had been built prior to 1869. The new rectory was built to the north of the church and in front of the old resi- Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifi- dence which had been retained as a refectory and cal Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the kitchen. The new building was two storied with three Holy Land. Your support helps the church minister in par- rooms per floor. With enlarged living quarters Father was ishes, provide Catholic schools and offer religious educa- able to obtain an assistant, Father Peter Van Alfen, who tion. The Pontifical Good Friday Collection also helps to was also from Holland. preserve the sacred shrines. The wars, unrest and insta-

bility have been especially hard on Christians. In these On September 1, 1902, Father Van de Ven celebrated the times of crisis, the Pontifical Good Friday Collection pro- opening of school with the traditional Mass of the Holy vides humanitarian aid to refugees. Ghost and then blessed the new Boys’ Parochial School. When you contribute to the Pontifical Good Friday Collec- This was just about the last official act he made as pastor tion, you become an instrument of peace and join with at Lake Charles. He was reassigned to Baton Rouge in Catholics around the world in solidarity with the Church in October of 1902. The parish regretted his leaving. He the Holy Land. was a rare and gifted pastor, a man of great abilities.

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For more information about Christians in the Holy Land, To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the visit www.myfranciscan.org/good-Friday. publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), we will present questions taken from the Compendium, MASS SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK a faithful and sure synthesis of the Catechism in clear and concise format: Wednesday, April 17—-Chrism Mass, 10:00 AM at St. Margaret Catholic Church on Enterprise What are the next stages of God’s Revelation? Boulevard.

God chose Abram, calling him out of his country, making Holy Thursday, April 18—-Morning Prayer at him “the father of a multitude of nations” (Genesis 17:5), 8:30 A.M.; Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 and promising to bless in him “all the nations of the P.M. After Mass, Procession of the Blesses Sac- earth” (Genesis 12:3). The people descended from Abra- rament from the Ave Maria Hall to the church li- ham would be the trustee of the divine promise made to brary with continuing until 12 the patriarchs. God formed Israel as his chosen people, midnight. freeing them from slavery in Egypt, establishing with them the covenant of Mount Sinai, and, through Moses, giving Good Friday, April 19—Morning Prayer at 8:30 them his law. The prophets proclaimed a radical redemp- A.M.; Walk with Christ at 9:00 A.M. from the Ca- tion of the people and a salvation which would include all thedral to the Old Catholic Cemetery and back, nations in a new and everlasting covenant. From the praying the Stations of the Cross, the Holy Rosary people of Israel and from the house of King David, would and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. be born the Messiah, Jesus. COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION Source: Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic AT 3:00 p.m. Church #8 (cf.CCC 59-64, 72) Holy Saturday, April 20—-Morning Prayer at 8:30 In observance of Easter the Cathedral Office A.M. EASTER VIGIL AT 8:00 P.M. will be closed as follows: Easter Sunday, April 21—-Mass Schedule: Office will close at Noon on Wednesday, April 7:30 A;M., 9:30 A.M., 11:15 A.M., 5:00 P.M. 17th; will be closed on Thursday, Friday and (Extraordinary Form) Monday, April 18th, 19th and 22nd.

SILVER AND GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION is to take place on Sunday, May 19, As has been our custom, we will accept your do- 2019 at 11:30 A.M. Mass at Saint Margaret Catholic Church. Any couple celebrating their 25th, 50th, 55th, nations for the flowers that will adorn our worship 60th or 70th is invited to attend. Following the Mass, space on Easter. You may contribute by placing there will be a reception with Bishop Provost at Saint Mar- your offering in the envelope included in your garet’s family center. Family members of the honored packet or by placing it in an envelope and labeling it EASTER FLOWERS; include the name/names couples are also invited to the Mass and reception. of your loved ones whom you wish to remem- Please contact your parish office for the registration form ber. Drop it in the collection basket or take to the and register by May 6, 2019. Cathedral Office. The names of your loved ones will be listed ‘IN MEMORY OF’ in our church bulle- tin on Easter Sunday. If you wish to designate someone who is living, you may do so; name will be listed ‘IN HONOR OF.’

. FOR YOUR INFORMATION!! ON LINE DONATIONS Remember: You may also make your contribu- tions online by using a credit/bank card by vis- iting immaculateconceptioncathedral.com

When a contributor goes to the Cathe- dral’s website at immaculateconceptioncathedral.com and READINGS FOR THE WEEK clicks on “Donations” they can fill out a form to give a one- April 15—21, 2019 time, weekly or monthly gift. Afterwards, eCatholic will send an email for the contributor to set up a donation ac- Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36 -38 count. To access that account to manage donations or Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; payment method, go to immaculateconceptioncathedral/ Mt 26:14-25 payments for the sign-on screen. Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23- A Pre-Baptism class must be attended before the celebra- 26; Jn 13:1-15 tion of Baptism. These classes are held the 4th Tuesday Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, of January, March, May, July, September and November. 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5- Arrangements for celebration of Baptism may be made by 6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, calling the parish office after having attended the Baptism 20-22; Class. b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; Arrangements should be made at least six (6) months before the wedding date by calling the parish office. An d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; appointment must be made for a pre-marriage interview. f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS. or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, An ongoing process of formation and education is pro- 18-19; vided for anyone who is interested in inquiring into the h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22- Roman Catholic faith. The RCIA process is available 23; Lk 24:1-12 throughout the year to those who are seeking initiation Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22 into the church as well as for those non Catholics seek- -23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 ing more information about the Roman Catholic or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon church. Information concerning participation in the or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 RCIA process may be obtained through the parish office.

SATURDAY, April 13…(4:00)—-Joy Gaspard; E.J. Gaspard; Kenny Loane; Tarry Franck; Ragan Gaspard and Family (living); Mr. & Mrs. John Gaspard and Family (living); Keri Burke and Family (living); Patricia Ann “Cookie” Fournerat; Joe Champeaux;

Jim Hooper

SUNDAY, April 14…(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—-Albert “Rabbit” Manuel, Edna, Sidney & J.H. Broussard; Marianne Richard; L.D. Gervais Family; Mrs. JoLynn Marcantel & Family (living); Concetta Hidalgo Billedeaux; Don & Charlotte Gallemore (living); Mary Frances Hoffpauir; Ben Bourgeois (living); George Ackels (11:15)—-Vivian Langley (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Phyllis and Bob Navarro.

MONDAY, April 15… (12:05)—Nancy Phepps (living). (5:30, Extraordinary Form)— Claude & Marjorie Conner.

TUESDAY, April 16…(12:05)—John LaVern.

WEDNESDAY, April 17…(10:00)— Chrism Mass (celebrated at Saint Margaret Catholic Church)

THURSDAY, April 18…(8:00 A.M.)— Morning Prayer. (7:00 P.M.)—-Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper. FRIDAY, April 19…(8:00 A.M.)—Morning Prayer (8:30 A.M.)—-Good Friday Walk with Christ. (3:00 P.M.)—-Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion SATURDAY, April 20…(8:00 A.M.)—-Morning Prayer. (8:00 P.M.)—-Easter Vigil Mass—-Joseph A. & Louise Bertrand & Gerald Simmons; Jessie Stutes; Special Intentions; Betty Daigle; Julie Moon; Daniel Ieyoub; Dena Nodier; Mary Young; Evelyn & Roy Broussard;

SUNDAY, April 21—-(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—-Mary Sue Thompson; Don Clark; Bennie Louis Buller; Dora Jean “Dori” Scalisi Rogers; Drs. James & Barbara Fontenot; Mary Ann Riviere; Mrs. Paul L. Veazey, Sr.; Mrs. Kay Morgan and Family (living); Erline Audrey Pellerin; John Thomas Savoie ; Joe Champeaux; Jim Hooper. (11:15)—-Lee & Mabel Trahan (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Annette Nail.

Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill

Rosa Adams; Sam Ange, Jr.; Owen Arceneau; Jenna, Aden, Grace, David Babcock; Gloria Bennett; Charles Benoit; June Benoit; Donald Blanchard; Leneta Boudreaux; Robert Boudreaux; Chandra Broussard; Dean Broussard; Kylan Broussard; Stephen Broussard; Waldean Broussard; Jerry Cain; Emily Carleton;Teresa Chapoy; Denise Collette; Anna Crawford; Betty Daigle; Wade Davis; Charles Elter; Dee Elter; Bill Ferguson; Ty Griffen; Diane Hagerty; Michelle Hart; Stephanie Hinton; Brenda Ho- back; Anne Hoyer; Bo Huddle; Jessica Hulin; Lee Isreal; Mary Jeffers; Gary Johnson; Darrel Jones; Hattie Kadlubar; Larry King; Caleb Koonce; Janet LaBiche; Cheryl Lecompte; Helen Lecompte; Sarah LeCompte; James Leger; Michael Lee; Della Lemaire; Marie Lupo; Melanie Lupo; Elizabeth Louviere; Jonette Adams Malone: Barbara McCombs; Ray Miles; Betty Mueller; Kenneth Newman; Larry Parker; Sue Parker; Rory Partin; Ben Perry; Clifford Raleigh; Oliver “Rick” Richard; William P. Richard; Mari Rieth; Taylor Rock; Reggie Rogers II; Marian Rome; Michael & Marie Scimemi; Cammie Shaddock; Ryan Skrnich; Jaxson Spikes; Chris Stemmann; Rob Stephens; Darrell Sullivan; Theresa Theriot; War- ren Thomas; Betty Trahan; Charles Viccellio; 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.

“For...I was sick and you visited me…”

Wednesday, April 17 ICCS Registration News SLCHS Concert Choir at Chrism Mass, 8:00 AM Enrollment for the 2019-2020 academic year is cur- (St. Margaret’s Catholic Church) rently underway at Immaculate Conception Cathe- dral School. Limited spots are available in 1st April 19—April 26 Grade-8th Grades. To schedule a school tour, or to Easter Vacation learn more about the ICCS enrollment process, please contact Kay Morgan, Development Director, at (337) 433-3497 or by email at kmor- [email protected]. To view the 2019-2020 New Family Registration packet, please log on to www.iccschool.org/admissions.

Thursday, April 18

8:15—9:00 AM Stations of the Cross (Gym) SLCHS subsidy forms are due by Monday, April 15 for the 2019-2020 school year. Forms may be April 19—April 26 turned into the front office or emailed to Heather Easter Vacation Ieyoub, Director of Admissions, at [email protected]. Sunday, May 5 11:00—1:00 ICCS PTO Crawfish Boil Tickets are $25 each for 4# crawfish, 2 potatoes, 1 corn. For more information call the school at 433- 3497. Friday, May 10 7th and 8th Grade Dance!! SLCHS Commons

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THE DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES! www.lcdiocese.org

Mission Fundraiser...The Abrazando Cristo Mission Program is having its an- Fully Alive Community Growing, Seeks Young Adults nual Big Cash Giveaway Fundraiser. Young adults and non-students, ages 18-39, are invited to Only 750 tickets will be sold at $100 a become part of the Fully Alive Community in the Diocese ticket. First Prize is $5000; Second Prize is $1000; and Third Prize is $500. of Lake Charles, according to Father Trey Ange. “The Drawing will be Sunday, June 16, at 2:30 P.M. at OLQH Fully Alive community of Catholic young adults is on fire”, church office. Father Ange said. “”There have been many fruits from this community, thanks to your prayers and communica- Proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of the missions in tion! We want to extend the invitation to make sure young Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. To purchase a ticket, please adults at all parishes know about this awesome commu- mail your check payable to Abrazando Cristo Mission Pro- nity. They will NOT be taken away from their parish—on gram at 617 West Claude Street, Lake Charles, LA the contrary, parish fidelity is valued and encouraged. 70605. A a ticket stub will be mailed to you. For more “Enjoy spiritual growth, service in the community, social information please contact Felicia Borel at 337-477-1236. events to meet new people” Father Ange continued. Con- nect with us at www.fullyalivelakecharles.com. : ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ The Johnnie Thibodeaux Me- International Summit, right here in SWLA! morial Golf Tournament...the annual Johnnie Thibodeaux Me- Let’s face it: Modern American sexual culture is toxic and morial Golf Tournament will be traumatic. Divorce. LGBT issues. Sexual abuse. No more held Saturday, May 18, 2019, at dodging. Let’s deal with it. The Church has answers. In- Mallard Cove in Lake Charles. ternational Summit for Survivors of the Sexual Revolution Proceeds from this tournament will benefit several of the is taking place right here in Lake Charles April 26-27. projects of the Abrazando Cristo Mission Program to Awards Dinner. Live Music. Testimonies. Top Experts. Nicaragua and Puerto Rico. Fun. Catholic-friendly. Approved for Catechists’ continu- ing education credit. For more information, please contact Johnnie and Susan www.Ruthinstitute.org/survivors-summit Thibodeaux at 337-478-4095 or Will Fruge at 337-540- ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0410. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ At Saint Charles Center—-”An Evening PONTIFICAL MASS SCHEDULE of Mercy and Forgiveness”—-Tuesday, HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED April 16—5:00—7:00 P.M. During 2019 Bishop Glen John Provost will celebrate The Sacrament of Reconciliation Pontifical Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Thurs- (Confession) will be available this evening day, August 1, Jesus Christ the Eternal High Priest, for all who choose to come by the Center 5:30 P.M. and Sunday, December 29, Sunday in the and spend some time in prayer and spiritual preparation Octave of Christmas, 11:15 A.M. during this holy Season of Lent. At 5:00 P.M., the Blessed Sacrament will be enthroned on the altar of the Assumption Chapel, for any who might want to spend a CATHOLIC CHARITIES JAZZ BRUNCH, Holy Hour in this sacred space, which has come to be so SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 meaningful to so many of our retreatants and guests 10:30 A.M.—, Hors D’oeuvres and Silent through the years. Priests will be on hand for the ministry Auction; 11:30 A.M.—Blessing, Brunch and Program. of Reconciliation (Confession) until 7:00 P.M. at which Lake Charles Country Club. time Benediction will be celebrated to conclude this Tables: $1500, $1000, $700 blessed opportunity of Lenten worship and praise. Ticket: $75.00 For reservations or to make a donation, call 337-439- Pre-registration is not required for this event. 7436, or register online at http://www.lcdiocese.org/ resources/event-registration.