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The Most Reverend Glen John Provost Bishop of Lake Charles

August 21, 2009 Bishop Provost opens “Year for Priests” in the Diocese LAKE CHARLES – On the feast day of St. from morning to night, with what little sleep John Vianney, the Cure Ars, Bishop Glen he had, waking early so that he could contin- John Provost presided over a Vespers Ser- ue his service, according to Bishop Provost. vice officially beginning the Year for Priests “Hearing confessions for a dozen or six- in the Diocese of Lake Charles. teen or 18 hours a day, one wonders when he Benedict XVI called for a worldwide had time for anything else - his catechetical Year for Priests in June, naming the 18th instructions, his visitations to the sick, his Century priest, who had already been the pa- caring for those who are dying, the list goes tron of parish priests, as the patron of all on and on,” Bishop Provost noted. priests. St. John Vianney was proclaimed His assignment at Ars, which to this day, Venerable on Oct. 3, 1874 by Pope Pius IX according to the Bishop, is an out of the way and enrolled among the Blessed on Jan. 8, place, changed the parish. 1905. proposed him as a model “He came to a parish whose religious to the parochial clergy and he was canonized practice was lukewarm at best, if not non-ex- by Pope Pius XI in 1925. istent,” the Bishop said. “ By the time he St. John Vianney lived a life of service, died, the place was thriving with people who Bishop Provost noted in his homily and the had flocked from all directions of France Bishop recalled an image of service from his and from Europe too, to have their confes- seminary days in Rome. sions heard by this priest to whom God had “When I was a seminarian in Rome, there given the gift of reading hearts. was an older gentleman in his 80s whose “There are many ways in which a priest name was Umberto. He was frail, weak, and might give his life in service – he could teach very slow moving. in a seminary, be a missionary in a foreign “Every morning he would dress up in a land, serve as a chaplain to a charitable in- morning suit and position himself at the en- stitution, to a prison, or a school – but for St. trance of the college and there he would do John Vianney it was as a parish priest that he only one thing, he would open the door and served, communicating Christ in his life and close the door for all the seminarians as they passed,” the Bishop continued. “This is what in the Sacraments.” he would do, this is all he did. He wasn’t The Bishop noted that “like Umberto we At the conclusion of the Vespers Service at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church on hired to do it but it was what he would do. He are not quite sure of what we can do, but the Feast Day of St. John Vianney, Bishop Glen John Provost, his shoulders en- wasn’t asked to do it. He just did it, because what we do we are going to do faithfully, we veloped in the humeral veil, took the monstrance, containing the Blessed Sacra- he wanted to do it. Because, it was his only are going to persevere doing it and we are going to do it as well as we can.” ment, into his hands and with it makes the sign of the cross in silence over the way of being of service. kneeling congregation. “When he would open the door for the At the beginning of the Year for Priests, seminarians, he would always kiss your Bishop Provost asked that everyone “pray for this special vespers, which I think is such a fested a holiness to which he was called by hand, which was for me always a very hum- priests daily, heeding the exhortation of marvelous occasion for us to be gathered God and an example he left for us to follow bling experience.,” Bishop Provost said. “I Pope Benedict, who said he was calling the felt I should be kissing his hand. He was a re- year for priests in order to have a spiritual around the Blessed Sacrament in adoration, as well.” minder of service. A gentleman in retire- renewal of priests. The spiritual renewal of we begin this year for priests seeking the in- St. John Vianney, pray for us and intercede ment making an effort to do what little he priests is always necessary because without tercession of St. John Vianney for our priests for us, who strive to follow the example that could do, and doing it faithfully and well. holy priests the faithful cannot be called to and for vocations to the priesthood as well. you set that we might witness in our own lives This is what I think St. John Vianney did.” holiness.” Let us pray that we might follow the example to the sufferings of Christ and share the glory St. John Vianney’s life was a life of ser- In closing his homily, the Bishop said, “So, of St. John Vianney, who served faithfully, that He promised to those who do the Father's vice, he served the needs of his parishioners, we pray for our priests. And, at the end of perseveringly and well and in so doing mani- will." Want to know about the Faith? Contact your local LAKE CHARLES – In Catholic churches around the Diocese of Lake Charles and across the United States, a process to help inquisitive people learn more about the Catholic faith will begin soon. This process, which is done at the Church parish level, is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), according to Bernell ries of carefully planned demands deep commitment - Ezell, Director of the Office stages, marked by liturgical - our beliefs and the beliefs of Evangelization for the rites in the presence of the of our society are often in Diocese of Lake Charles. whole community, in which tension. The Church revived “The RCIA is a process, new Catholics embark on the catechumenate -- embod- where any practicing and join us in a continuing ied in the RCIA -- because Catholic, fallen-away and deepening conversion new believers in the modern Catholic, member of another into faith and discipleship. faith tradition or of no faith world need careful prepara- The RCIA takes the distinc- tion and caring support as tradition, can seek out an- tive history and spiritual swers to their questions they enter into the mysteries needs of each person into ac- of Christ and the commit- about the Catholic faith,” count, differentiating be- Ezell said. “Anyone with ment of Christian living. tween the baptized and the So, if you have questions questions can contact any of unbaptized, the catechized the churches of the Diocese about the Catholic faith, con- and the uncatechized. The tact your local parish. If you Reverend Richard Uche Adiukwu, Pastor of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Grand to help find answers.” needs of mature, practicing don’t know where the Chenier, and Administrator of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in For those who have ques- Christians from other faith Catholic Church in your Cameron and Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Creole, blesses the fleet tions and perhaps want to traditions are considered on community is located, you from the newly rebuilt jetty pier recreational facility in Cameron on Friday, Au- know more about becoming an individual basis. Catholic, the first period of can go to the website of the gust 7. The blessing officially opened the 2009 Cameron Parish Lions Club Fishing The RCIA draws its model the journey is called the in- from the “catechumenate” of Diocese of Lake Charles at Festival. The event, which returned to Cameron this year for the first time since quiry period. This is where the ancient Church. Becom- lcdiocese.org to find ad- Hurricane Rita, supports numerous community and youth events, as well as the Li- seekers ask hard questions ing Christian in the early dresses and phone numbers. ons Club Scholarship Program. (Photo by Cyndi Sellers). about Christianity and re- days of the Church involved You might also contact the ceive truthful, life-sharing a sharp break with the sur- Office of Evangelization and answers from Catholic Chris- rounding culture. New Mrs. Ezell can help pinpoint tians. The informal discus- Christians entered into the the faith community nearest sions during the inquiry pe- joy of new life and a life- to you. riod help the seekers link sharing community of faith, (For more information on their personal life stories to but also entered into a way the Rite of Christian Initia- the Good News as witnessed of living, which demanded tion of Adults, go to lcdio- and lived by the Roman deep commitment and en- cese.org, go to Diocesan Catholic community. tailed great risks. In the Structure and click on Evan- The RCIA process is a se- modern world, our faith also gelization.) Logo unveiled for Youth Day 2011 - The logo for catechesis, an opportunity for The logo was selected af- 2011 in evangelization: The quick and ter a competition among pro- Madrid reflects youth of the sure path to reach Christ is fessional graphic designers. world beneath the cross, the Virgin Mary, Mother of united to form the crown of God and of mankind. In Mary's Our Lady, patron of Madrid. faith, youth have the example World Youth Day is and model for reaching Christ scheduled for Aug. 16-21, and fulfilling the primary goal 2011. of World Youth Day: to bring The logo designer, José their message to the world." Gil-Nogués, explained that "The logo has a firm and the image symbolizes "youth spontaneous stroke," Gil- of the whole world united to Nogués suggested, "like celebrate their faith together youth of the 21st century. It with the Pope, at the foot of is close, friendly, open, joy- the cross, and they form the ful, carefree and positive." crown of Our Lady of Almu- "The use of a palette of dena, patron of Madrid." warm colors -- red, orange The crown, Gil-Nogués and yellow -- transmits un- added, forms the "M" of Mary mistakable warmth and The Rev. Monsignor Jace Eskind, J.C.L., makes a presentation dealing with confir- and of Madrid. And the friendliness, symbols of the mation to catechists at the opening meeting of Parish Catechetical leaders of the cross, symbol of Christianity, identity of a city like Madrid, Diocese of Lake Charles held at Tabor Retreat House of Saint Charles Center. presides over the event. a nation like . These The message of the logo, colors also reflect the 'divine the designer continued, is "a warmth' of Trinitarian Love." This page paid for by the Diocese of Lake Charles through the generous sponsorships of the following:

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Vol. 35, No. 18 “Inquirers” welcomed to Permanent Diaconate preparation program MOSS BLUFF – The Most Reverend Glen J. Provost, Bish- op of Lake Charles, along with Monsignor Ronald C. Groth and Reverend Archimandrite Herbert J. May officially wel- comed, the 20 “Inquirers” and their spouses, chosen to par- ticipate in the newly re-established Diocesan Program of Preparation for the Permanent Diaconate. The “Inquirers” and their spouses gathered at Saint Charles Center to begin their studies with a weekend retreat on forms of spirituality, directed by Monsignor Groth and Archimandrite May. Those selected to participate in the program were nomi- nated by their respective pastors and interviewed by mem- bers of the Diocesan Seminary Advisory Board before Bish- op Provost invited them to take part. The program of formation for these “Inquirers” is five years in length and will be co-directed by Monsignor Groth and Archimandrite May. Each “Inquirer,” along with his spouse, will participate in 10 semesters of education and for- mation in theology, sacramentology, scripture, morality and pastoral and liturgical practice. In the first year of study, slated to begin on September 13, the “Inquirers” will com- plete a study of “The Catechism of the Catholic Church” un- der the direction of Mrs. Sandy Gay and Archimandrite May. They will also study the fundamentals of philosophy under the direction of Reverend Father Clyde Thomas. The 20 men along with their spouses who are participating in the “inquiring” portion of the newly re-estab- Upon completion of these ‘introductory’ classes, the “In- quirers” will begin, in the Fall 2010, their ‘official’ studies of lished program of Prepartion for the Permanent Diaconate in the Diocese of Lake Charles spent a weekend re- theology which will continue over four years. Each of the treat at Tabor Retreat House of Saint Charles Center on August 7-9 with Rev. Archimandrite Herbert J. May and “Inquirers” will be required, during this time of study and Msgr. Ronald Groth, co-directors of the program. formation, to receive regular spiritual direction under the guidance of a priest or deacon approved for this ministry by Bishop Provost. Along with their spouse, the “Inquirers” will also partici- pate in a ‘tutoring program’ which will be directed by cur- Youth participate in mission, retreat rently ordained deacons and their wives from the Diocese. HACKBERRY – Youth While continuing their studies, the “Inquirers” will also be expected to regularly be involved in various ‘service min- from five churches in the istries’ in their parish. Diocese of Lake Charles and The men selected to be part of the “Inquiry Phase” of one from the Diocese of preparation include Brian J. Babineaux and J. Dennis Ver- Lafayette took part in “Uplift rette from Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish (Lake Charles), ’09: No Words Necessary”, a Glen D. Bertrand and Albert Weinnig from Saint Joseph youth retreat held in early Parish (DeRidder), Erroll J. DeVille and Harold J. Nixon July at St. Peter the Apostle from Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (Lake Charles), Richard Church. E. Donahoe, III, from Saint Martin de Porres Parish (Lake The retreat was based on Charles), Josue Canelo Quintero (Hispanic Ministry), David Franciscan spirituality and K. Ellender from Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish the main topics were the cor- (Carlyss), Christopher S. Fontenot from Our Lady of Good poral and spiritual works of Counsel Parish (Lake Charles), Daniel K. Foreman from Our mercy. according to Josh Lady of Prompt Succor Parish (Sulphur), J. Christopher Gre- Boutte, one of the organiz- gory for Parish (Sulphur), Michael ers. P. Guillory from Saint Paul Parish (Elton), Leo A. Hebert About 40 youth and 10 from Saint Theodore Parish (Moss Bluff), Patrick Hebert adults from Our Lady of from Saint Henry Parish (Lake Charles), Jesse R. Menard Prompt Succor, Sulphur; Im- from Saint Joseph Parish (Vinton), G. Todd Palombo for maculate Conception, Saint John Bosco Parish (Westlake), Anthony P. Pousson Maplewood; Our Lady of from Saint Margaret of Scotland Parish (Lake Charles), Bri- LaSalette, Sulphur; St. an J. Soileau from Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (Oakdale), Theodore, Moss Bluff; Our and Stephen G. Starr from Saint Raphael Parish (Iowa). Lady Queen of Heaven, Lake Charles; and St. Bernard in Breaux Bridge took part. Happy Birthday Bishop! Bishop Glen John Provost gives his homily during the he celebrated at St. Pe- During the day the youth would do hurricane relief ter the Apostle Church in Hackberry during “Uplift ‘09”. work in the Hackberry area, including trash pickup, molition work, including part in the different things ther Rommel (Tolentino) made himself available 24/7 painting, yard cleanup, tearing out showers. “They you would find at a youth re- for us. He was a really big sheetrocking, and some de- did a multitude of things,” treat. We had different Boutte said. speakers each night, games, part of the operation.” “We also provided a Bible prayers, and music. We Father Tolentino is the Pastor of St. Peter the Apos- Did you know... camp for St. Peter the Apos- prayed the Angelus at noon, tle. Monday, Sept. 11, 1882 saw tle’s young children and vis- had evening prayer ,and dai- The success of the event 28 young ladies embark on ited the homebound each ly Mass. has provided organizers with their formal education un- day,” he continued. “The “Bishop (Glen John) the hope that they will be der the tutelage of five kids worked during the day Provost celebrated one of able to do it again next year, newly arrived Sisters Mar- and then in the evening took the evening liturgies and Fa- according to Boutte. ianites of the Holy Cross in a building that had once housed the first Catholic chapel in the area. This Diocesan Briefs was the beginning of St. Called2BCatholic Music Festival 2, May 4, and June 1, with no luncheon in Charles Academy and the April. start of the educational LAKE CHARLES – CALLED 2B First Friday Prayer Breakfasts October system in Southwest CATHOLIC, a Catholic music festival for 2, November 6, and December 4, with no Louisiana. the whole family (formerly known as Prayer Breakfast in January. Dates in 2010 PROUD 2B CATHOLIC), will be Saturday, are February 5, March 5, May 14, and June The year 1883 was another October 24 on the Sulphur High School 4, with no Prayer Breakfast in April. Due to high water mark for the Freshman Campus. Doors open at noon scheduling the May breakfast actually takes Church in the city. Do you with Adoration ending at 9 p.m. know? why? Find out in our place on the second Friday. Musical talent currently slated to appear next Catholic Calendar. include Ceili Rain, Josh Blakesley, Val Li- Spiritual Book Club set August 25 mar Jensen, Greg Walton, Nichole Ackoury MOSS BLUFF – Rev. Don Piraro, the Di- Lanthier, Gabriel’s Cry, and others. Fea- rector of Saint Charles Center, will host the ture speakers scheduled to appear are Bishop Glen John Provost is shown here with a birth- Bishop Provost Spiritual Book Club at Tabor Retreat House Cooper Ray, Greg Walton, Josh Boutte, day gift from the priests of the Diocese , a framed im- from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25. Katie Prejean, Chip Gauthe, and Kenny “Acedia and Me: A Marriage, Monks and age of St. John Vianney the universal patron of priests joins Sheen Lantier. A Writer’s Life” by Kathleen Norris is the and the symbol of this “Year for Priests” called for by Christina Theriot of the Diocese of Pope Benedict XVI, on the occasion of a luncheon in Foundation Alexandria will serve as emcee for the August selection. The suggested donation is event, which is sponsored by the Office of $12 and includes supper. Call the Center at his honor on Friday, Aug. 7, at St. Henry Catholic PEORIA, Ill. - Bishop 855-1232 to register. Church. The picture of St. John Vianney now hangs in Glen John Provost has Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Lake joined the Episcopal Adviso- Charles. Call 337-439-7400, Ext. 301 or e- Catechist Workshop set August 29 the Bishop’s office in the Chancery. The Bishop cele- mail [email protected] for more ry Board for the Cause for SULPHUR – The Diocesan Catechist brated his birthday on Sunday, Aug. 9. information and about tickets. Beatification of the Servant Workshop, “Getting Started as a Catechist”, of God Archbishop Fulton J Breakfast, luncheon schedules told is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 Sheen. Bishop Provost joins Busy time for Seafarers Center LAKE CHARLES – The presentations of a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette bishops from around the Catholic Church. Registration begins at 8:40 U.S. in supporting the cause. Bishop Glen John Provost, Bishop of Lake LAKE CHARLES – Dea- months, 2,609 seafarers visit- Charles, on the will con- a.m. con Patrick Lapoint and the ed the Center, there were Fulton Sheen (1895-1979) For more information, call Elise was a universally popular tinue with the Women’s Luncheon on Tues- staff of the Seafarers Center 1,652 volunteer hours day, September 1, beginning at noon in the LeBouef at 496-9700 or 527-8307. of the Diocese of Lake worked, 1,906 permanent evangelist, radio/TV person- ality, writer and missionary. Lake Charles Civic Center and at the Men’s Charles at the Port of Lake hours, 427 ship visits, and Fundraiser for seminarian slated His cause for beatification First Friday Prayer Breakfast on Septem- Charles had a busy may with 4,117 seafarers transported ber 4, in Ave Maria Hall of the Cathedral of LAKE CHARLES – A barbecue fundrais- 80 ships docking at port fa- and canonization was offi- er to help defray the educational expenses in the in Center van. There cially opened in 2002 by the the Immaculate Conception Office Building cilities up and down the ship were 620 ships docked at at 7 a.m. of Brandon Jones, a seminarian from St. channel. Diocese of Peoria, Ill., port facilities since January Women should send a check in the Henry Catholic Church, will b held from 10 Visits were made to 63 of Sheen’s birthplace. and 10 shipboard masses amount of $10, payable to the Diocese of a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Aug. 22, at the those vessels and 774 seafar- The Sheen Foundation is Lake Charles, to Esther Gallardo, 612 church. ers were transported by the were celebrated along with the official promoter of the Alamo Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601 and Chicken dinners are $6, pork steak din- Center while 421 sailors vis- one Mass held in the Center beatification cause. include a stamped, self addressed enve- ners are $7, and a combo dinner will be $10. ited the center at the Port. chapel. A total of 173 attend- Visit the Foundation’s lope. Men should call 439-7400 to register. All dinners will include rice dressing, pota- The Rev. Rommel Tolentino, ed the Masses. In addition website, www.archbishop- Dates for the remaining luncheons of to salad, green beans, and bread. chaplain for the center, cele- one Communion Service was sheencause.org to learn 2009 are October 6 and November 3. No Order today by calling Lula at 433-5162 brated two masses on board held onboard a vessel and more about Archbishop luncheons will be held in December or Jan- or Eula at 433-7670. On Saturday, make your ships in July. there were 14 visits to ships Sheen’s Canonization and uary. Dates in 2010 are February 9, March order by phoning 439-1159. For the first seven by Father Tolentino. how to help the Cause. This page paid for by the Diocese of Lake Charles through the generous sponsorships of the following: The family of Gilbert and Ginny Fontenot Your Your In Memory Property Restoration congratulates them on 47 years of marriage. 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