The Church Today, Mar. 19, 2012

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INSIDE Cardinal Dolan vows to fight HHS mandate In a strongly worded letter to his fellow bishops, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York charged that White House officials failed to consider the U.S. bishops' concerns that the federal mandate governing employer coverage of contraception and sterilization under the health care law violated religious freedom principles. See page 3.

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The Holy Land Visiting the places of Jesus' life, death, and Resurrection

30 people to enter the faith on Easter Sunday 30 Catechumens and Candidates will enter into full communion into the Catholic faith this Easter Sunday. See pages 12-13 for pictures of those who participated in the Rite of Election

Easter right around the corner Lenten missions, Penance Services, Easter Sunrise services and more are included throughout this issue. For more updated information, go to diocesealex. org.

BISHOP RONALD HERZOG (first row, second from right) and St. Rita Church parishioners Roz (behind Bishop Herzog) and Pierre Allemond (to the left of Bishop Herzog), all members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, traveled to the Holy Land with members of the order from other parts of the country. The Order has a world-wide mission to support the Holy Places, including the Holy Sepulchre, which is the place Jesus was buried and was resurrected.

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Tornados destroy churches, kill 39 people HENRYVILLE, Ind. (CNS) -- As one of the few buildings in town to come through intense storms March 2 nearly intact, St. Francis Xavier Church has become a natural staging area for relief efforts, community organizing and prayer.

Four days after a devastating tornado hit, volunteers and professionals used St. Xavier, the nearby Henryville Community Church and a community center as bases for people trying to put their lives back together.

The town of about 1,600 was one of several in the region to be largely destroyed by a wave of storms that created dozens of tornadoes across 11 states March 2 and 3.

At least 39 people were killed, including one in Clark County, where Henryville and nearby Marysville took direct hits. Deaths also were reported in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Ohio. Substantial damage dotted those states as well as Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, Mississippi, Virginia and South Carolina.

Tracy Guernsey, the staff nurse at Henryville's public school complex, was among about 40 people still in the building when the tornado hit.

She told Catholic News Service in a March 5 phone interview that if classes hadn't been dismissed early in the face of the advancing storm, the death toll in Henryville

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USCCB Prayer for Protection of Religious Liberty Jesus, Divine Healer, pour out your grace upon all those afflicted with illness or disease. Protect from all harm those who are vulnerable due to sickness, suffering, frailty, poverty of their age, whether the elderly or the unborn.

Holy Spirit, touch the hearts of all who serve human life in medicine and science, so they will protect the dignity of each person, from conception to natural death, and remain faithful advocates of all entrusted to their care.

Grant those who are called to serve as health care providers renewed conviction in their ministry, and increased wisdom to treat the whole person, and not merely the illness.

WOMEN STAND IN FRONT OF DESTROYED CHURCH AFTER TORNADO HITS KENTUCKY TOWN. Women stand in front of the ruins of St. Luke Catholic Church in Salyersville, Ky., March 4. Six buildings -- the church, the rectory, an outreach ministry, a storage building, grotto and picnic shelter were destroyed by a tornado. (CNS photo/Eric Thayer , Reuters) would have been dramatic.

She said she and about 15 other people emerged from her office to find the whole second floor of the school had been ripped off. Inside, the papers on her desk were undisturbed.

The tornado hit at the normal dismissal time of 3 p.m., Guernsey said. "The bus drivers were the heroes here. If they hadn't sent the buses out early, it would've been a different story."

Also reeling were parishioners of St. Luke Catholic Church in Salyersville, Ky., which was destroyed by another tornado in the same weather

front. There, parishioner Helen Pennington was working in the church basement as the twister approached. Two carfuls of people passing through the area asked to seek shelter and joined her in safety while the structure above was flattened.

Six buildings -- the church, the rectory, an outreach ministry, a storage building, grotto and picnic shelter -- previously stood on the parish grounds. After the storm, only the locked door of office manager Benedictine Sister Jan Barthel's office and its adjoining wall were left standing atop the church's basement foundation.

Protect the right of health care providers to serve their patients without being forced to violate their moral and religious convictions.

Guard them against discrimination, that they might be free to follow you faithfully while fulfilling their professional duties.

Grant our lawmakers the wisdom and courage to uphold conscience rights for those called to the ministry of healing and help them resist the pressure to become collaborators in the culture of death.

Give us strength to be bold and joyful witnesses to the truth that every human life is sacred. In your goodness, guard our freedom to live out our faith and to follow you in all that we do. Father, we ask this in Jesus' name, through the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Novena to Reverse HHS Mandate Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, is making available a prayer novena for the intention that the unjust HHS Mandate will be completely reversed.The nine prayers can be found at http://www.priestsforlife.org/novenas/hhs-mandate.htm.

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Dolan dismayed at White House's handling of Catholic concerns WASHINGTON (CNS) -In a strongly worded letter to his fellow bishops, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York charged that White House officials failed to consider the U.S. bishops' concerns that the federal mandate governing employer coverage of contraception and sterilization under the health care law violated religious freedom principles.

An invitation from the White House to "work out the wrinkles" regarding the mandate either by rescinding it or at least widening the exemptions on religious grounds failed to reach an agreement and the effort "seems to be stalled," he said in the letter released late March 2.

The letter cited recent comments by a White House official that the mandates are a "fait accompli" and that Congress was notified that the rules have been published in the Federal Register "without change."

Cardinal Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, also said that during a recent meeting with White House officials, USCCB staff members "asked directly whether the broader concerns of religious freedom ... are all off the table."

"They (USCCB staff) were informed they are," he wrote.

"Instead they advised the bishops' conference that we listen to the 'enlightened' voices of accommodation," pointing to a recent editorial in American

"In a recent meeting with White House officials, the USCCB staff asked directly whether the broader concerns of religious freedom... are all off the table. The White House said 'they are' and suggested that we (Catholics) listen to the 'enlightened' voices of accommodation."

--Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president United States Catholic Conference of Bishops

CARDINAL TIMOTHY M. DOLAN, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a March 1 blog addressed to Catholics of his archdiocese and in a March 2 letter to his fellow bishops the USCCB would not back down in its drive to over turn an HHS contraceptive mandate because of an overriding concern for religious freedom. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) magazine, the cardinal said.

The editorial in the magazine's March 5 issue questioned whether the bishops' opposition to the revised mandate released by the administration Feb. 10 was an issue of disagreement over government policy as opposed to an infringement of religious liberty.

"The White House seems to think we bishops simply do not know or understand Catholic teaching and so, taking a cue from its own definition of religious freedom, now has nominated its own handpicked official Catholic teachers," the letter continued.

Despite the setback, Cardinal Dolan promised that the USCCB would not back down in its drive

to overturn the mandates because of its overriding concern for religious freedom.

Obama's revision said religious employers could decline to cover contraceptives if they were morally opposed to them, but the health insurers that provide their health plans would be required to offer contraceptives free of charge to women who requested such coverage. Questions remain as to how it relates to religious employers who are self-insured.

In his letter, the cardinal reiterated that the bishops' conference will "continue to accept invitations to meet with and to voice our concerns to anyone of any party, for this is hardly partisan, who is willing to correct the infringements on religious freedom that we are now under."

"But as we do so, we cannot rely on off-the-record promises of fixes without deadlines and without assurances of proposals that will concretely address the

concerns in a manner that does not conflict with our principles and teaching," he added.

Cardinal Dolan also expressed hope that Congress may be more willing to address religious freedom concerns legislatively.

"Our commitment to seeking legislative remedies remains strong. And it is about remedies to the assault on religious freedom.

Period," Cardinal Dolan said.

The letter outlined planned actions to spread the word about the mandates to parishes. It said advocacy and education efforts will expand and that catechetical resources on the significance of religious freedom to the church and the church's teaching on it from doctrinal and moral perspectives are being developed.

Liturgical aids to encourage prayer on challenges to religious freedom also are on tap.

"Given this climate we have to prepare for tough times," Cardinal Dolan wrote.

PAGE 4 The 2012 Lenten Season is now more than half over and the great solemn liturgies of Holy Week and Easter are nearly upon us. Without doubt these are the most powerful and meaningful celebrations of the entire year.

This year we will have the added dimension of using the newly translated prayers found in the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal for the first time. There are also a few relatively minor changes in the rubrics but these have actually been in use for several years.

I encourage all who can to make a special effort to take part in the solemn liturgies of the Triduum.

There is no better way to lead us to the Solemnity of Solemnities (Easter Sunday)!

The Easter Vigil takes on special meaning for those who have

CHURCH TODAY ONE IN THE LORD Most Rev. Ronald P. Herzog Bishop of the Diocese of Alexandria participated in the RCIA process.

The Elect and Candidates will become full members of the Church by participating in the Sacraments of Initiation. Please make a special effort to welcome our new Catholics.

I cannot find enough superlatives to describe the Pilgrimage to the Holy Land that I had the privilege of making during February. To not only visit the places that Jesus knew and lived, but to

celebrate the Eucharist in these holy places was the experience of a lifetime. The problem with such an intense few days is that it becomes difficult to keep each day intact. One experience quickly merges with those before and after it. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone who has the opportunity, to consider one in the future. After visiting these places, the Gospels will never be the same.

The Easter Season is always

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one of the special times of the year for me, not only because of its theological importance but also because so many communities schedule Confirmation during that time. It is a great source of encouragement to see so many of our young people stepping forward in their journey of faith. This also provides me an opportunity to visit many of our parish and mission communities. We have every reason to be optimistic about the future. Our teenagers are not only the Church of tomorrow; they are the Church of today.

Again, thank you for your generous response to our 2012 Annual Diocesan Appeal. At the last report I received, we are ahead of this point in last year’s campaign.

If you have not yet indicated your

gift, please try to do so before Easter.

There are many who wish the Church would remain silent about the serious moral issues of our time. We cannot do that and be faithful to the mission entrusted to us by Jesus himself. Our concerns for issues of human life and religious freedom are not political positions. They are moral imperatives. I urge you to continue to voice your opinions to those in authority to remedy the injustices that are being forced upon people.

I implore God’s great blessings upon all of you as we prepare for the great days of Holy Week.

Putting yourself out of 'comfort zone' requires setting goals We hear time and again that Lent offers an opportunity for renewal, both spiritual and moral. We are creatures of habit and many of us have favorite Lenten sacrifices and devotions.

Admittedly, these are fine insofar as they bring us farther down the road of repentance and closer to Christ.

However, as in the spiritual life as well as the secular, there is a danger that we might find ourselves in comfortable patterns.

When this happens, we should ask, Are we pushing ourselves?

Would we do better if we stepped out of our comfort zones? Could we accomplish more, be better husbands or wives, fathers or mothers, children or students, bosses or employees, priests or deacons? In short, how can we be more effective, get more done in less time, and be the persons God wants us to be?

One effective method to step out of our comfort zone is to set goals. Goals must be specific, attainable, and communicated to others. St. Paul’s advice for dealing with the secular world was, “Test everything; retain what is good” (1 Thess. 5:21).

With this in mind, a summary of Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People can be applied to the spiritual life.

First, we divide our approach into three categories: Private Victory, Public Victory, and Renewal. In order to attain Private Victory, we must be

We Believe Deacon John Whitehead Diocese of Alexandria proactive. This means taking positive action over matters that we can control, such as the frequency and method of prayer.

With respect to goal setting, this means we must set goals that are specific and attainable, even small ones. Small goals that we achieve build our self-esteem and give us the confidence to tackle larger projects.

Next, always begin with the end in mind. We need to know where we are going. What do we want to achieve and how are we going to get there? Perhaps we would like to read the selected portions of the Bible or a classic work of the church fathers, such as St. Augustine’s Confessions.

If we do not address this in the beginning, we are doomed to travel aimlessly down a path to nowhere.

Long ago St. Thomas Aquinas said, “An error in the beginning is an error indeed.”

Private victories also require that we put first things first. No matter how well planned our goals and paths are, there will always be distractions and brush fires that demand our immediate attention.

Even Moses turned from his daily duty of tending his father-in-law’s sheep to check on the burning bush.

Second, Public Victories require us to adopt a “win/win” attitude. The seventeenth century English poet John Donne said, “No man is an island.” Covey agrees and reminds us that we do not live in a dependent world, but rather an interdependent world.

We will get more accomplished when we seek win/win solutions to everyday problems and issues by working hand in hand with others.

Public Victories also require – and this is one of the hardest – that we seek first to understand, then to be understood. Obviously, the most important thing to understand is to seek God’s will in everything, especially when dealing with difficult subjects or people.

These victories also require us to marshal all our assets and synergize our approach to difficult matters. This requires us to work hand in hand with others to accomplish similar goals. Not only do we want others to pray for us, but perhaps we could ask select friends and family how we

could pray for them. In this way, we surely will reap what we sow.

Finally, we need to take time for renewal, not only spiritual, but also physical and emotional.

This can be done in any number of ways, but what is important is to take time for the self and recharge the batteries, whether through a vacation, a walk in the woods, exercise, or a spiritual retreat.

These ideas can be applied throughout the Liturgical Year, not just Lent. William Barclay,

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a renowned biblical scholar, once said the story of the whole gospel message is about conversion.

That is what Jesus meant when he said, “Repent, and believe in the gospel” (Mk 1:15). This way, we can turn things around by implementing a structured approach to our own conversion, set goals, achieve them, and be all-around better people, not only for ourselves, our families, and our friends, but for Jesus Christ, who wants nothing more than to see us be the best that we can be.

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Where did Jesus go on Holy Saturday?

Q. Where did Jesus go on Holy Saturday? In the Apostles' Creed, it says 'He descended into hell." Did he really go to hell? Why? I thought hell was the place of the damned. -- HN, Natchitoches A. On Holy Saturday, the body of Christ was in the tomb, but when His Soul left His Body, He descended into Hell to free the just who had gone before him.

In the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 633) it states: "Scripture calls the abode of the dead, to which the dead Christ went down, "hell" -- Sheol in Hebrew or Hades in Greek -because those who are there are deprived of the vision of God. "Such is the case for all the dead, whether evil or righteous, while they await the redeemer: which does not mean that their lot is identical, as Jesus shows through the parable of the poor man Lazarus who was received into "Abraham's bosom."

"It is precisely these holy souls, who awaited their Savior in Abraham's bosom, whom Christ the Lord delivered when he descended into hell. Jesus did not

descend into hell to deliver the damned, nor to destroy the hell of damnation, but to free the just who had gone before him."

So, why then, did Jesus descend into hell?

"Christ went down into the depths of death so that 'the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live." (CCC 635) In the Catechism of the Catholic Church (No. 634) it states: "The gospel was preached even to the dead. The descent into hell brings the Gospel message of salvation to complete fulfillment.

This is the last phase of Jesus' messianic mission, a phase which is condensed in time but vast in its real significance: the spread of Christ's redemptive work to all men of all times and all places, for all who are saved have been made sharers in the redemption."

The Church's Office of Readings for Holy Thursday, comes from an old writing titled "The Ancient Homily of Holy Saturday." This powerful manuscript, author unknown, expresses powerfully the meaning of Jesus' descent into hell. (see article at right).

THE DESCENT INTO HELL, Basilica Cattedrale Patriachale di San Marco.

The Ancient Homily of Holy Saturday (Editor's note: The following Holy Saturday reading, on the descent of the Lord Jesus into Hell, is used in the Church's Office of Readings for Holy Saturday, with the accompanying biblical reading of Hebrews 4:1-13. While it appears that this comes from a Holy Saturday homily written in Greek dating back to the 4th century liturgy, the author of this text is unknown.)

Something strange is happening – there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and he has raised up all who have slept ever since the world began.

God has died in the flesh and hell trembles with fear.

He has gone to search for our first parent, as for a lost sheep.

Greatly desiring to visit those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, he has gone to free from sorrow the captives Adam and Eve, he who is both God and the son of Eve. The Lord approached them bearing the cross, the weapon that had won him the victory. At the sight of him Adam, the first man he had created, struck his breast in terror and cried out to everyone: “My Lord be with you all.”

Christ answered him: “And with your spirit.” He took him by the hand and raised him up, saying: “Awake, O sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”

I am your God, who for your sake have become your son. Out of love for you and for your descendants I now, by my own authority, command all who are held in bondage to come forth, all who are in darkness to be enlightened, all who are sleeping to arise. I order you, O sleeper, to awake. I did not create you to be held a prisoner in hell. Rise from the dead, for I am the life of the dead. Rise up, work of my hands, you who were created in my image. Rise, let us leave this place, for you are in me and I am in you; together we form only one person and we cannot be separated. For your sake I, your God, became your son; I, the Lord, took the form of a slave; I, whose home is above the heavens, descended to the earth and beneath the earth. For your sake, for the sake of man, I became like a man without help, free among the dead. For the sake of you, who left a garden, I was betrayed to the Jews in a garden, and I was crucified in a garden.

See on my face the spittle I received in order to restore to you the life I once breathed into you.

See there the marks of the blows I received in order to refashion your warped nature in my image.

On my back see the marks of the scourging I endured to remove the burden of sin that weighs upon your back. See my hands, nailed firmly to a tree, for you who once wickedly stretched out your hand to a tree.

I slept on the cross and a sword pierced my side for you who slept in paradise and brought forth Eve from your side. My side has healed the pain in yours. My sleep will rouse you from your sleep in hell. The sword that pierced me has sheathed the sword that was turned against you.

Rise, let us leave this place.

The enemy led you out of the earthly paradise. I will not restore you to that paradise, but I will enthrone you in heaven. I forbade you the tree that was only a symbol of life, but see, I who am life itself am now one with you. I appointed cherubim to guard you as slaves are guarded, but now I make them worship you as God. The throne formed by cherubim awaits you, its bearers swift and eager. The bridal chamber is adorned, the banquet is ready, the eternal dwelling places are prepared, the treasure houses of all good things lie open. The kingdom of heaven has been prepared for you from all eternity.

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The Sacrament of Reconciliation Reasons some Catholics might hesitate to use the Sacrament of Reconciliation 1. Can't I just confess my sins to God directly?

Without the word: "just," the answer is "yes." And for venial sins, all right. But why would Jesus give the apostles the power to forgive sins (John 20:23), if it were not needed? Proper preparation for confession helps us make the sacramental experience more meaningful.

Confessing our sins to a priest helps us encounter the living Christ.

Receiving absolution reassures and comforts us, and validates our forgiveness.

2. What if, as a Catholic, I haven't gone to Confession for a long time, or ever?

Jesus teaches the parable about the merciful Father of the prodigal son. He teaches himself as the Good Shepherd. The priest is called to represent Christ.

Priests today are known for their compassion.

Just be honest: "Father it has been a rather long time since my last confession ___ years ago. The priest will probably respond: "I am so glad you are here."

3. What if I am unaware or unsure of the form I should use?

Printed on this page is a guide to

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta went to confession every eight days.

We should think well of any one who goes to Confession. Frankly, the priest humanly and spiritually admires anyone who approaches the sacrament, even more when a person confesses an exceptional "fall from grace" or struggles with a habitual/addictive sin.

The priest is not there to "judge the person" ("Judge not and you shall not be judged"-- Luke 6:37) but to understand, empathize, support, advise and forgive the sinner. Confession is apologizing truthfully for what we have done wrong, not justifying or bragging about our sins. "Owning up" is a sign of maturity, not weakness.

help you, but if you are unsure, simple ask the priest to assist you.

The priest will be happy to help guide you.

4. What if I don't know or cannot remember the Act of Contrition?

Also printed on this page is the

Act of Contrition. Take it with you when you go to confession.

5. Confessing our sins can be difficult. What will the priest or others seeing me go, think of me?

Popes have been known to go to confession once a week.

A Sample Examination of Conscience How do I relate with God? • Have I failed to put God first in my life and not respected His Holy Name in speech?

• Have I neglected attending Sunday Mass or not paid attention when there?

• Have I neglected daily individual prayer to God? What is my relationship to others?

• Have I defamed the good name, spread rumors, unduly criticized or gossiped about others?

• Have I stolen money or prperty that belonged to others?

• Have I been jealous of other people or envious of their talents, possessions or good fortune?

• Have I held a grudge and refused to forgive?

• Have I been involved in improper sexual contact - fully or partially - with others?

• Have I led other people into sin by my example and influence?

• Have I failed to defend or explain the Church's essential teaching or practice in matters of faith and morals?

How do I relate to myself?

• Have I used God's name in vain or used profane, crude language?

• Have I been lazy?

• Have I easily and disproportionately become angry?

• Have I disrespected, dishonored or harmed my own body - health-wise or sexually?

• Have I allowed my mind to dwell on improper thoughts or fantasies?

• Have I given into temptations of pornography or indecency?

• Have I used television, books, magazines, music for sexaully explicit purposes?

• Have I overindulged in food or drink, or improperly used alcohol or drugs?

• Have I engaged in improper or excessive gambling?

6. Why go to confession when we may need to confess many or all the same sins again?

If that argument were valid, we could also ask: Why take out the garbage, why bathe, why eat, why sleep, for that matter, why breathe? Many things in life are repetitive. The grace of the sacrament can strengthen us to avoid or lessen sin in the future.

7.

What if I had a bad experience from a previous confession (such as the priest

scolding me for not having gone often enough, or about a sin which was either especially grievous or repetitive)?

You are not obliged to go back to that priest for confession.

Ask God to direct you. Many people ask their friends about recommendations of a confessor (just as we do about a movie, a restaurant, a cell phone and so on). Also, don't hesitate to volunteer to another an especially helpful experience you had in confession. (I went to Fr. Jones for confession and he was very understanding and helpful. I find Fr. Smith such a good confessor to me. He made me feel at ease and was very supportive of my efforts to overcome sin.) PS: You should never ask someone else their sins, nor feel any obligation to tell them your sins. (Possible exception: if the sin directly affects them.)

8.

What if I intentionally withheld a serious (mortal) sin from a previous confession?

Simply be honest. For example, say: "Father due to embarrassment (guilt and/or shame) I intentionally did not confess the sin of (marital infidelity) in my last (or a previous) confession.

Sample Private Prayer before Confession

God, I humbly admit I have sinned. Give me the grace to make a good and honest confession of my sins. Help me realize you have provided this sacrament not to burden, but to unburden me. Make me realize that whatever my sins - great or small, many or few - through the priest's absolution you forgive me, absolutely guaranteed. Once receiving your forgivenss, allow me to forgive myself, even if I find myself in a habit of a particular sin. Let me be at peace. Let me trust you. And, Lord, I pray for the priest who ministers your forgiveness to me. Thank you for calling him to the priesthood and for his helpful ministry to me and others.

Beginning Your Confession (Traditional Form)

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen."

"Bless (forgive) me, Father, for I have sinned. It has been (how ever long) since my last Confession. These are my sins: (Make your confession).

Traditional Act of Contrition

"O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended you. And I detest all my sins because of your just punishments. But most of all, because they offend you, my God, who are all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of your grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sins. Amen."

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Outdoor Easter Sunrise Mass April 8, Easter Sunday 7 a.m. Sunrise Mass Bring your own lawn chair Holy Rosary Chapel Emmanuel, LA

Weather permitting To find out the latest on whether or not there will be an Easter Sunrise Mass at Holy Rosary Chapel, go to www.diocesealex.org, where the most up-to-date information will be available.

THE CHRISM MASS will be held Tuesday, April 3 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Alexandria, where the oils will be blessed.

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Seminarian Taylor Reynolds travels to the Ukraine and Greece

by Taylor Reynolds Alexandria seminarian (Editor's note: Alexandria seminarian Taylor Reynolds spent the Christmas break traveling with a friend to the Ukraine and Greece. Here is his account.)

My journey began as Sheldon Momaney (a seminarian from Burlington, Vt.) and I left Rome and flew to L’viv Ukraine.

Being that the Ukraine is so far in the East, they actually belong to a different rite of the Catholic Church. They still remain under the authority of the pope and therefore united with the rest of the church, but their worship has been adapted to the culture of the East and bears a lot of resemblance to what would be found in Constantinople.

Of course, crossing into Ukraine faced us with a big problem: the language. Not only was it a different language, but the characters were totally different!

Sheldon and I had to put our minds together to try and figure out just how to say certain cities.

However, this language problem brought up a great reflection: this language is the fruit of the inculturation of the gospel! About 1,000 years ago, Sts. Cyril and Methodius were sent as ‘The Apostles to the Slavs’, a group of barbarians out east, and they were given the task of creating an

UKRANIAN MONASTERY. Alexandrian seminarian Taylor Reynolds (right) and seminarian friend Sheldon Momany, (left), from Burlington, Vt., stand outside a small Ukranian monastery blanketed with a Christmas snow. alphabet that was based on Greek so that the Bible and thus the Gospel, could be translated into their language. Because of this activity, the Eastern Europeans now have universal language.

The day after we arrived we had a great Christmas gift: snow! The whole city, with its Christmas markets, old eastern styled buildings and churches

were covered in snow. Through our time there, we made several nice trips. We visited and helped out at an orphanage and were able to see the poor situations of some of these kids: not knowing how to behave because they lack the love and attention of parents.

One evening we were invited by a group of Ukrainian artists to a small gathering. Amazingly, we

spent about four hours together with no tv, radio, or alcohol! We simply were together talking and sharing culture, singing songs in our native languages and playing with hand-made instruments made by these artists. This opened my eyes to the influence culture plays in peoples’ lives.

We also visited a majestic, isolated monastery in the snowy rolling hills. The church was full of icons and monks who were chanting their prayers. We were able to see the dedication of these monks to prayer and to their community life in the way they took so much care and devotion to their prayers and their work.

Our day ended by going to a small “cottage” of some local village people to visit with them.

Their house was very small, (to our standards it would probably have been a large storage shed) but this was their house, complete with livestock in the front yard! We spent several hours with them, just enjoying food, company and a walk through the woods. We ended our visit with them by singing some Christmas carols and praying with them. It was marvelous to see how closely bonded this family was, how the cares of this world hardly worried them.

We then returned to Rome on Dec. 23, in time to go to Midnight Mass at Mary Major, the oldest church in the western world

dedicated to Mary that holds the crib that Jesus was born in.

It was in Greece, one of the first countries to receive the gospel, that I experienced a different type of evangelization.

I meet up with a religious community, with whom I had done a mission trip to Guyana in South America. Their mission is to go into "religiously depressed areas and bring the gospel by fully immersing themselves into the culture.

So why Greece? It turns out that in modern Greece, though it is over 90% Christian, is almost totally of the Orthodox section of Christianity. They are very radical, and actually have a lot of civil power and they oppress the very few Catholics in many ways: the Catholic Church in the city of Athens must be hidden, it cannot be visibly a Catholic Church.

The Orthodox Christians push their small traditions to the top, such as how they cross themselves and their icon venerations, and when Catholics try to go another way, they are persecuted.

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Retired diocesan priest Father Bernard Zagst dies at age 76 A Mass of Christian Burial for Father Bernard Zagst, a retired priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, was celebrated March 16 at St. Frances Cabrini Church.

Father Zagst passed away March 9 in his home. He was 76.

Father Zagst was born in Longview, Texas, October 4, 1935 to Lewis and Ruth Zagst and was an only child. His parents preceded him in death.

He attended Maryhill Seminary and graduated from Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Alexandria that then encompassed all of north and central Louisiana on June 3, 1961

by Bishop Charles P. Greco.

Upon ordination, Father Zagst served as an assistant

Father Bernard Zagst 1935-2012 pastor at various church parishes throughout the diocese. His first assignment was at Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Alexandria, LA. Other assignments included, St. Joseph Church, Mansfield, LA,

St. Frances Cabrini, Alexandria, St. Theresa Church, Shreveport, LA and Holy Rosary Church, Shreveport.

In 1973 he served as administrator of St. Mary of the Pines Church in Shreveport and was appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph, LA in 1974. He was appointed pastor or St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Shreveport in 1975 where he served until 1979. In June of 1979 he was assigned as pastor of St. Frances Cabrini Church, Alexandria. In 1981 he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph Church, Mansfield and in 1987 was appointed pastor of Christ the King Church, Simmesport, LA. He served as pastor of St. Margaret Church, Boyce, LA, from 1990 until his retirement in

2000.

Father Zagst served the Diocese of Alexandria as a Consultor and a Dean (Vicar Forane). He also functioned as the Coordinator of the Evangelization Program in the Western District of the diocese and as a procuratoradvocate, pro-synodal judge for

the diocesan tribunal. In addition, he was elected to the Presbyteral Council numerous times and was elected its chairman. He has also served as chaplain to the Catholic Daughters of America.

Memorials may be made to the Priests Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 7417, Alexandria, LA 71306.

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Seminary Burses

Seminarian travels

January Mrs. Jane Armand and Ms. Lilla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00 Seminarian Frederick Taylor Reynolds Burse Knights of Columbus Council 9217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00 Fr. Adrian Molenschot Burse Mr. Edward A. Adams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Crooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mathews, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Quinn McNeely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick B. Broussard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Msgr. Milburn Broussard Burse Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Danielson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Leglue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Msgr. Joseph M. Susi Burse Ms. Karen Hicks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Dr. Joseph Landreneau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Msgr. Henry Beckers Burse Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$200.00 Fr. Daniel Corkery Burse Mr. and Mrs. David O. Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 David Stafford “Brother” O’Shee Burse Mrs. Dot LaCour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00 Msgr. Joseph M. Susi Burse Mr. Edward A. Crooks, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500.00 Fr. Michael Kammer Burse Ms. Evelyn Miller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,500.00 Fr. H. Gerald Bordelon Burse Total this month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,550.00

February Knights of Columbus Council #9217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.00 Fr. Adrian L. Molenschot Burse Anonymous . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Fr. Bartholomew Ibe Burse Anonymous . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Fr. Jack Michalchuk Burse Mr. and Mrs. Rodrick B. Broussard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Msgr. Milburn Broussard Burse Dr. Joseph Landreneau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Msgr. Henry Beckers Burse Mr. & Mrs. Sammy Cashio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00 Dylan Michael Cashio Burse Ms. Dorothy LaCour . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Dylan Michael Cashio Burse Rev. Kenneth Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250.00 Fr. Kenneth Williams Burse Ms. Geraldine B. Deptula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,000.00 Fr. Bruce Miller Burse Total this month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,660.00 A Seminary Burse is an invested sum of money, the interest of which is used in perpetuity to help fund the education of men to the priesthood. A Seminary Burse may be named for anyone – bishop, priest, religious, or lay person – by the original donor, and can be added to and allowed to grow. A burse is completed when it reaches $15,000.00 but another burse of the same name can be started. Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse should be sent to the Chancery Office, P. O. Box 7417, Alexandria, Louisiana 71306-0417.

Very Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino, Chairman

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VIEW OF THE PARTHENON. Seminarian Taylor Reynolds stands on the Areopagus in Greece, (where it is believed that St. Paul preached) and looks toward the Parthenon, a temple on the Athenian Acoprolis.

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The day after we arrived in Greece, there was a big feast day for all the Catholic children of the diocese (very appropriately placed on the feast of the Holy Innocents). All the children, as well as the various religious communities were invited to come for a Mass with the bishop of Athens and then to play games with the children.

For Mass, communion is given only by intinction, where the host is dipped in the chalice with the Precious Blood, and is received orally. This is to prevent the people from confusing the Eucharist, with the “blessed bread” that is only plain bread that has been blessed and distributed after the service in the Greek Orthodox church.

We made a trip to the Ancient Athens, where we were able to see the great temple of Athena who they considered the goddess of wisdom.

A couple of yards away is the Areopagus, the place that is said to be where St. Paul gave his great discourse to the Athenians in the book of Acts 17:22-32.

In our visit to Ancient Corinth, we saw a church built in honor of Paul, as well as the ancient downtown city. It was amazing to see the main street of the city lead directly to the sea port. Thus, anything and everything from everywhere came into the city.

The city was also full of many temples to various gods that were apparently favorite spots for the prostitutes who use to stand in the fornu, or arches of buildings, which is where the term “fornication” comes from. Seeing this and then reading St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians where he condemns the sacrifices made to the demons, the need to resist the temptations of the flesh and to work on true love that never fails, all had a new meaning.

After this, Chris and I made a trip around through Southern Greece seeing places such as Epidaurus, where the theater began, Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic games took place and Delphi, the location of the major temple to Apollo and the famous “oracle of Delphi” were located.

As I returned to Rome, I began to realize now, more than ever, we are all called to inculturate the Gospel in today's world.

Bl. John Paul II, as well as Pope Benedict, have been preaching on the ‘New Evangelization’, the renewal of the people in today’s time.

By using the culture, the media which are people’s new form of communion and self-realization, we must see that these means should not be condemned, but transformed. Incarnating the Gospel in a new way in the times we are living. Using the creativity that the Lord has blessed us with to see the hidden traces of truth and the Gospel that already exists in the Gospel and bring that to the attention of all. In this way, we will become true witnesses to the faith that we believe, and the lives we live.

TAYLOR REYNOLDS INSTITUTED TO ACOLYTE MINISTRY. Alexandria seminarian Taylor Reynolds was instituted to the ministry of acolyte March 4 at the Pontifical North America College in Rome. Celebrating the Mass was Archbishop John Nienstedt of the Diocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis. Among the concelebrants of the Mass were the American bishops present in Rome for their ad limina visits with Pope Benedict XVI. Taylor was one of 55 seminarians who have received both the ministry of lector and acolyte in anticipation of their diaconal, and then priestly, ordination. As the rite indicates, an acolyte is charged with assisting at the celebration of the Eucharist, purifying the sacred vessels and when needed to assist with the distribution of Holy Communion.

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THE TOMB OF LAZARUS. Roz Allemond exits the Tomb of Lazarus in Bethany. Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, on the 4th day of his death, to emphasize the point that Lazarus was truly dead.

DOMINUS FLEVIT. Roz and Pierre Allemond pose for a picture with Bishop Herzog overlooking the old city of Jerusalem at the site where Jesus wept for Jerusalem.

VISITING ORPHANS. Bishop Herzog shares the photos on his camera with some of the orphans at the Cresh Orphanage, which is supported by the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.

The children were fascinated with being able to view digital images on a camera.

RENEWING MARRIAGE VOWS. Roz and Pierre Allemond renewed their marriage vows in the Fransican Wedding Church in Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle.

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Jerusalem -- The Holy City for Christians Bishop Herzog serves as spiritual director for pilgrimage to Jerusalem

By Jeannie Petrus CT editor "You have been called here for one of three reasons," said Father Peter Vasko, the tour guide for 30 American members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher who made a pilgrimage to Jersalem Februay 13-24.

"To be touched, healed, or guided. Ask God to open your hearts and minds during this enlightening experience," he added.

And what an experience it was for Bishop Ronald Herzog, spiritual director for the group, and for Roz and Pierre Allemond, members of St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria.

"Although this was my 2nd trip to the Holy Land, it was fascinating and I learned more than I did the first time," said Roz. Some of the places the group visited included the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized

by St. John the Baptist, Mount Carmel where Elijah lived in a cave; the Mount of Temptation (where Jesus spent 40 days in the desert and was tempted by Satan, the Church of All Nations in Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed in the garden before being arrested; and the Church of the Transfiguration, where Jesus was transfigured in front of Peter, James and John.

During the second week of the trip, Ash Wednesday fell on the day they visited Bethlehem.

The day began with a Mass, celebrated by Bishop Herzog, at Shepherd's Field, where the angels appeared to the shepherds to proclaim the birth of Christ.

In the Cave of Shepherds, the groups was shown what a typical residence look like back then -- the people slept up front near the entrance and their livestock slept toward the back to protect them from possible thieves. It was in the back of a cave, where

the animals lived, that Jesus was born.

The highlight of the trip for Roz was having her wedding vows renewed by Bishop Herzog at the Franciscan Wedding Church in Cana.

"It was a special time for me and my husband," she said.

"When we married 46 years ago, my father had passed away the day before. Because of that, my wedding was something of a blurr, so renewing my vows in this holy place was so special to me."

Throughout the trip, Bishop Herzog and Father Peter concelebrated Mass in a number of churches and cathedrals; but one of the most moving experiences for him was when he celebrated Mass on the altar above the tomb of Jesus, where the Son of God was buried and Resurrected.

"I can't tell you how humbling it was to celebrate Mass in the holiest of all places on earth," he said. "It was a wonderful trip."

VIA DE LA ROSA (The Sorowful Way of the Cross). -- (At left) Pierre Allemond and (at right) Bishop Herzog take turns carrying the cross during the Way of the Cross. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus as he carried the cross to Calvary, the group prayed the Stations of the Cross, took turned carrying the cross, and stopped at each place where Jesus stopped along the way.

Sites we visited Jordan River

Where Jesus was baptized

Gethsemane

Where Jesus prayed before being arrested

Annuncaition

Where Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary

Mount Tabor

Where the Transfiguration took place

Upper Room

Where the Last Supper was held

Holy Sepulcher

Where Jesus was buried and Resurrected

Mt. of Beatitudes Where Jesus gave us the Beatitudes Calvary

Where Jesus was crucified and died on the cross

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Campus Ministry: The period after high school is a time when most young people struggle to maintain their

The Office of Religious Formation and Training:

faith identity and practice. Serving this young adult group and helping them through this difficult phase of their faith development is one of the most important challenges the Catholic Church faces. The Diocese supports the Campus Ministries at the three universities — LSUA, NSU and Louisiana College. They provide

The staff and volunteers of the Office

a spiritual home-away-from-home for our young adults, including

of Religious Formation and Training provide

Mass and Sacraments, retreats, counseling, bible

training and resources throughout the year to parish ministers for sacramental preparation and religious education

study, catechetical instruction, worship services and fun.

for all age groups, childhood through adulthood. In addition, they foster collaboration of parishes and ministries across the diocese, offering a variety of formation services, training, workshops, and retreats that empower parish ministers in service to the priests and laity of the diocese.

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Seminarian Education: When Jesus calls a person to religious life, the Diocese wishes to aid that person in discernment of his life as priest. The Vocations Office trains and forms men for the priesthood, so that they are prepared to serve the faithful of the Diocese of Alexandria as well as grow in their own faith and commitment to the Lord.

Seminarians gain the knowledge as well as liturgical, spiritual, and pastoral skills needed to lead the Catholic faithful in their journey with Christ.

Hispanic Ministry: The Office of Hispanic Ministry works to strengthen Hispanic ministry in our Catholic communities. It promotes cultural awareness building for all Catholics through

training and education, and provides opportunities for cross-cultural relationship building at parish, deanery and diocesan levels. They work to honor the sacredness and interdependence of the Hispanic community while integrating the gifts they bring in building the body of Christ in Central and North Louisiana.

For more information, call 318-445-2401 or go to www.diocesealex.org

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KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER MARDI GRAS COURT. The Knights of Peter Claver Council and Court # 268 of St. Juliana Catholic Church in Alexandria are all decked out for their annual Mardi Gras Ball. The theme this year was “Chicago...The Roaring 20’s.” The king and queen were Levator and Juanita Boyd.

OLPS GRAND MARSHALL OF THE PRE-K MARDI GRAS PARADE. Eric Gaspard drives a golf cart carrying the Grand Marshall of the OLPS Pre-K Mardi Gras parade, Sister Virginia Lee Vanderlick, president of the school.

The parade was held on the street in front of the school on Feb. 16.

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OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL PRE-K MARDI GRAS PARADE. They carried their beads on their arms, in decorated buckets, and in Mardi Gras-embelished wagons. With the help of lots of moms, dads, and grandparents, the pre-k'ers carefully picked out one strand of beads out at a time and tossed them to the students in all of the other grades who lined the sides of the street and yelled "Throw me something Mister!"

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Menard art teacher receives national art educator award

BARBARA CLOVER, winner of NAEA Distinguished Service Within the Profession Award, with Menard principal Joel Desselle.

Barbara B. Clover, art teacher at Holy Savior Menard Central High School, has been chosen by the National Art Education Association to receive the 2012 Distinguished Service Within the Profession Award.

The award recognizes outstanding achievement and contributions in previous years to the field of art education and to national and state/province associations. The award was presented to Clover at the NAEA National Convention in New York, NY, March 1-4.

NAEA President F. Robert Sabol said, "This award is being given to recognize excellence

in professional accomplishment and service by a dedicated art educator. This recipient exemplifies the highly qualified individuals active in the field of art education today: leaders, teachers, students, scholars, and advocates who give their best to the profession."

As a graduate of Louisiana College in 1989, Clover began teaching art at Menard in 1994.

During her 18 years as the only art teacher at Menard, she and her art students have received numerous city, region, state and national awards.

She has been named Louisiana Art Educator of the

Year, 2010 National Secondary Art Educator, and received five national awards regarding Youth Art Month activities at Menard and in the city and state.

She has also served LAEA as Youth Art Month chair for five years, president from 20092011 and is currently serving as president.

Joel Desselle, HSM principal, was also present at the awards presentation in New York and was recognized by the president.

NAEA is the professional association for art educators.

For more information visit the NAEA website at http://www. arteducators.org

Two Menard students selected as diocesan students of the year Two students from Holy Savior Menard High School were selected as the winners of the Diocesan Student of the Year Competition. , daug , wo d daughter of , won t Students who were selected as Students of the Year from each school and competed in the Diocesan Student of the Year competition are

Fifth graders -- Koby James Galland (Sacred Heart in Moreauville), Emory Lucille Marsh (Tallulah Academy), Courtney Nicole Hebert (ACDS), Jake Evan Riche (St. Joseph in Plaucheville), Rebecca Ashley Bordelon (St. Mary’s in Natchitoches), Taylor Lynn Borrel (St. Mary’s in Cottonport), Maura Renee’ Roberts (Old Bethel Christian Academy), and Blaine Bettison Spencer (St. Anthony in Bunkie) 8th graders are -- Mason Stewart Wixson (St. Mary’s in Cottonport), Jacob Spencer

Thompson (Old Bethel Christian Academy), Ellie Katherine Tassin (St. Anthony in Bunkie), Rick J. Bordelon (St. Mary’s in Natchitoches), Tiffany Renee Knight (St. Joseph in Plaucheville), Jared Paul Crenshaw (Sacred Heart in Moreauville), Sarah Catherine LaBorde (Holy Savior Menard), and Jaycee Brooke Gill (Alexandria Country Day) 12th graders are -- Robert Charles Clayton Thomas, Jr. (St. Mary’s in Natchitoches), Jamie Michelle Wright (Holy Savior Menard), and Morgan Odile Darce (St. Joseph in Plaucheville)

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Manna House recognized by city for its contributions to the community The City of Alexandria honored Manna House Feb. 23 with the Human Relations Award in recognition of the services it provides to the community.

There to receive the award on behalf of Manna House was Thomas David, secretarytreasurer, and Mrs. Eva Horn, a long-time employee of Manna House.

Manna House was one six individuals or organizations to receive the award. Manna House has served more than 3 million meals to needy residents in the community since opening in May 1990. The oganization opens its doors every day of the year to serve lunches to anyone who wants a hot meal.

Others who received the award included C.L.A.S.S., an organization that provides services for people with HIV; JoJi Miller (a member of St. Rita parish), volunteer coordinator for exchange students; Paul Maxwell, for his work with the Rapides Habitat for Humanity; Rodessa Metoyer (a member of St. Juliana parish), for her 30-year education career and work with the Central

MANNA HOUSE RECEIVES AWARD. Manna House was one of six recipients of the 2012 City of Alexandria Human Relations Award presented Feb. 23 during a breakfast at the Alexandria Convention Hall. Liz Brazelton, vice chair of the Huma Relations Commission presented the award to Eva Horn, long-time employee of Manna House and Thomas David.

Louisiana Arts Council and the Alexandria Area Four Weed and Seed Initiative; and Thomas Ellis, also a 30-year educator and volunteer for elementary reading programs, the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum and

the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Each of the honorees was handed a plaque with praise for "promoting a better understanding and the quality of life in our community."

ST. MARY'S ASSUMPTION MANNA HOUSE VOLUNTEERS. A group of eight ladies from St. Mary's Assumption Church in Cottonport have been volunteering regularly at Manna House. Pictured are June Giglio, Carolyn Lemoine, Sharon Juneau, Margaret Ducote, Elaine Juneau, Carol Tassin, Mel Gauthier, and Roxane Riche.

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WINNERS OF CDA EDUCATION CONTEST. Catholic Daughters Court of St. Anthony #968 held its 2012 Education Contest titled “Planting Seeds of Faith.” 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries were awarded in essay, poetry, and art to students in grades 4 and 5 (Division I) and grades 6, 7, and 8 (Division II).

First place winners’ entries will be forwarded to the State Contest Chairperson and the winning entries at the State level swill be forwarded to the national Education Contest Chairperson. Pictured are: . Row 2: . Back row:

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CHURCH TODAY SECRETARY OF THE YEAR AWARD. Father Edwin Rodriguez held his seventh annual Catholic Church Secretary Appreciation Supper Feb. 13 at St. Alphonsus Church in Hessmer. All of the secretaries of the Avoyelles Deanery and spouses were invited. After a brief social, a delicious steak dinner was served. Later, the secretaries gathered together to participate in a fun game and received gifts. This year, Mrs. Danita Coco, secretary at Sacred Heart in Moreauville, was chosen as the Avoyellesan Catholic Secretary of the Year. She received a gift and her name will be added to a plaque that is displayed in St. Alphonsus' Church Office.

Pictured above are (l-r) Shirley Mayeux, Shauntelle Greco, Nora Bordelon, Bernadette Goody, Julia

REGAN KAUFMANN RECIPIENT OF WILLIAM McKNIGHT AWARD AT ST. MARY'S SCHOOL. Senior Regan Kaufman, was presented the William McKnight Award recently at St. Mary's in Natchitoches. This award was started over 30 years ago by Coach John Wayne Odom in memory of his former player and Saint Mary’s graduate, William McKnight. William was a friendly guy who loved football more than anything. After his death in 1978, Coach Odom approached the McKnight family about beginning the award. Thus, this award began each year with the recipient being selected by the SMS coaching staff. We were honored to have William’s mother, Mrs. Adrene McKnight, and several family members with us to present this plaque to Regan who exemplifies the spirit of this very special award.

Pictured are (from left to right): Jimmy McKnight, Anna Payne, Regan, Mrs. Adrene McKnight, Tish McKnight, Stephanie Kaufman, Kenny Kaufman, and Mr. Kenneth Kaufman, Sr. Also in attendance but not pictured: Mr. & Mrs. James Barrios, Regan’s grandparents, and Aunt Darlene Hardee.

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Voinche, Beatrice Bordelon, Danita Coco, Susa Poche, Joy Dupuy, and Father Edwin Rodriquez. Pictured with Father Edwin is Danita Coco, Secretary of the Year.

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ST. RITA CHURCH, Alexandria -- Catechumens Jeanne Gralapp, Lillian Gralapp, and Alicia Hart; and Candidates Austin Vidrine and Mason Vidrine.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL, Alexandria Catechumen Noelle Nolan and Candidate Debbie Irby.

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Individuals must be Virtustrained, backgroundchecked, and have good speaking skills. Individuals must also attend a two-day training session April 27-28.

If interested, let your parish priest know no later than April 1.

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STS. FRANCIS & ANNE CHURCH, Kolin -- Catechumens Troy Burlew, Tracy Daigrepont, and Kayla Delacerda; and Candidate Bobbye Farris.

ST. JAMES CHURCH, Alexandria -- Candidates William C. Augustine and Emeal Jones

SACRED HEART, Moreauville -- Catechumen Samantha Gerace and Candidate Shannon Bordelon.

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30 from around diocese to enter Catholic Church this Easter Catechumens (unbaptized persons being formed in the Christian faith) to become Catholic at Easter are Noelle Nolan, Jeanne Gralapp, Lillian Gralapp, Alicia Hart, Lindsey Hartfield, Troy

Burlew, Tracy Daigrepont, Kayla Delacerda, Samantha Gerance, Steve Smith, and Chris Reed.

Candidates (baptized Christians being formed in the Catholic faith) are Robin

Gauthier, Mare Barrett, Lynn Barrett, Kristi Lacaze, Troy West, Debbie Irby, Austin Vidrine, Mason Vidrine, William Augustine, Emeal Jones, Karen Coolman, Daniel Webb, Bobby Farris, Bruce

Armstrong, Shannon Bordelon, Sandra Washington, Dana Guirando, Jeanne Smith, and Daniel Brockner.

The Rite of Election was held March 4 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.

ST. MARTIN CHURCH, Lecompte -- Candidate Bruce Armstrong

ST. MARTIN OF TOURS, Belledeau -Catechumen Lindsey Hartfield

SACRED HEART OF JESUS, Pineville -Candidate Sandra Washington

OL of LOURDES, Winnfield -- Candidate Daniel Brockner

ST JOSEPH CHURCH, Colfax (and its mission ST. PATRICK, Montgomery) -- Candidates Karen Coolman and Daniel Webb

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, Tioga -- Catechumens Steve Smith and Chris Creed; and Candidates Dana Guirando and Jeanne Smith.

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Dr. Brant Pitre to speak in Bunkie about Jewish Roots of Eucharist In recent years, Christians everywhere are rediscovering the Jewish roots of their faith.

Every year at Easter time, many believers now celebrate Passover meals (known as Seders) seeking to understand exactly what happened at Jesus’ final Passover, the night before he was crucified.

Dr. Brant Pitre, professor of Sacred Scripture at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans, will speak April 20-21 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Bunkie, to talk about his bestselling book, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist (Doubleday, 2010).

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? What were the Jewish hopes for the Messiah?

What was Jesus’ purpose in instituting the Eucharist during the feast of Passover? And, most important of all, what did Jesus mean when he said, “This is my body… This is my blood”?

To answer these questions, Pitre explores ancient Jewish beliefs about the Passover of the Messiah, the miraculous Manna from heaven, and the mysterious Bread of the Presence. As he shows, these three keys—the Passover, the Manna, and the Bread of the Presence—have

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Dr. Brant Pitre, professor Sacred Scripture Notre Dame Seminary, N.O., La to speak Friday, April 20, @ 7 pm Saturday, April 21 @ 9 & 10:30 am April 21 (afternoon) TBA St. Anthony Catholic Church 200 S. Holly Bunkie, LA 71322 Cost is $10 advance; $20 at door For more info, call 318-346-7274 the power to unlock the original meaning of the Eucharistic words of Jesus. Along the way, Pitre also explains how Jesus united the Last Supper to his death on Good Friday and his Resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Inspiring and informative, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist is a groundbreaking work that is sure to illuminate one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith: the mystery of Jesus’ presence in “the breaking of the bread.”

Dr. Brant Pitre earned his Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, where he specialized in the study of Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity. He holds an M.T.S. in biblical studies from Vanderbilt University and a B.A. in Philosophy and English Literature from L.S.U. He is the author of several articles and books, including Jesus, the Tribulation, and the End of the Exile: Restoration Eschatology and the Origin of the

Atonement. His best-selling book, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Euchrist was a project which was funded by a grant from the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, founded by Dr. Scott Hahn.

Dr. Pitre is an extremely enthusiastic and engaging speaker who speaks regularly across the

United States. He has produced dozens of Bible studies on both CD and DVD, in which he explores the Biblical basis of Catholic faith and theology.

He currently lives outside New Orleans, Louisiana, with his wife Elizabeth, and their four young children.

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Lorax warns 'unless you care an awful lot, nothing will get better'

By Joseph McAleer Catholic News Service

NEW YORK (CNS) -"Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, nothing is going to get better."

That's the urgent moral of a beloved children's book now translated into a 3-D animated feature as "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" (Universal). This action-packed, candy-colored film for the entire family retains the charm of the original 1971 fable by Theodore Geisel while enhancing its central message: To wit, it's not nice to fool with Mother Nature.

Or, in this case, Father Nature, in the guise of the title character (voice of Danny DeVito). The legendary "guardian of the forest," the Lorax is a grotesque furry creature with a broad mustache.

Chop down a tree or otherwise despoil the environment and you'll provoke a tongue-lashing from the Lorax -- and a warning of dire consequences to come.

Since a spare, 61-page children's book does not a 94-minute film make, director Chris Renaud ("Despicable Me") and screenwriters Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio (who also adapted 2008's "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!") have considerably expanded Geisel's story, building their tale around a teen romance.

Our hip protagonist, Ted (voiced by Zac Efron, and named

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'DR. SEUSS' THE LORAX'. Animated characters Grammy Norma, voiced by Betty White, Audrey, voiced by Taylor Swift, and Ted, voiced by Zac Feron, are seen in the movie "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax." The Catholic News Service classification is A-I -- general patronage. The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG - parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. (CNS photo/Universal) for Geisel), yearns for Audrey (voice of Taylor Swift, and named for Mrs. Geisel). Audrey, in turn, pines, so to speak, for just one thing -- the sight of a real live tree.

You see, there are no trees in Thneedville, a town where every bit of the environment is artificial.

Lording it over the locals is villainous Aloysius O'Hare (voice of Rob Riggle), who makes his fortune bottling fresh air and selling it to the public.

"Put anything in a plastic bottle and people will buy it," he

says. "More smog means more air sales."

Thneedville wasn't always this way. The valley was once a lush paradise filled with truffula trees (cross a palm tree with cotton candy and you get the picture) and magical creatures, including Bar-ba-loots (bears), Swomee-Swans and HummingFish, goldfish who can both walk and carry a tune.

According to Ted's dotty Grammy Norma (voice of Betty White), who remembers the good ol' days, the environmental disaster was man-made. Go and find the recluse called the Once-

ler (voice of Ed Helms), she tells Ted; he knows what happened to all the trees.

Indeed he does. As a young, ambitious entrepreneur, the Onceler defied the Lorax's warnings and harvested the truffula trees to make a miracle fabric called thneed.

Consumed with greed, the Once-ler ravaged the valley, displacing the animals.

Eventually, the shame-filled, Grinch-like creature descended into madness.

Making the point that, in the end, no one is excluded from possible redemption, however,

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the Once-ler sees his encounter with Ted as a chance to restore the natural balance. But only if Ted "cares an awful lot."

"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" offers a positive message about caring for God's creation while also respecting the needs of others.

Its first-rate animation and catchy songs will make it an enjoyable outing for viewers of any age.

The film contains some cartoonish action. Rating is PG -parental guidance suggested.

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Radio Maria Mari-a-thon Radio Maria will host its Spring Mari-a-Thon Monday Friday, March 19-23. Tune in to Radio Maria at 580 AM on those days (6 a.m. - 7 p.m. M-W-F, and 7 a.m – 8:30 p.m. T & Th) and call in a donation or pledge to keep on air, the only Catholic radio station in the area. Radio Maria is funded entirely by listeners and receives no support from the diocese or other organization. It started in 2000 in Alexandria and can be heard throughout the world on the Internet. To make a pledge, call 318-561-6145 or tollfree 1-888-408-0201.

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Beginning Experience

WINNERS OF THE KC COUNCIL 2395 (Bunkie) FREE THROW COMPETITION are

Hope for a new beginning for divorced, widowed, or separated people. Registering now for a weekend away toward a lifetime of change at Maryhill Renewal Center - Pineville, LA for March 23 – 25, 2012. Program helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and move into the future with renewed hope. Cost is $185.00 which includes two nights' lodging and meals. To register or for more information, call Anna at (318) 452-2678 or Rose at (504) 920-0770.

Sacred Heart Golf Tournament

Catholic Charismatic Conference

Sacred Heart Alumni

The Catholic Charismatic Renewal Southern Regional Conference will be held March 23-25 at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner. Archbishop Greg Aymond will celebrate the conference Mass on Saturday, March 24 at 9 a.m.

A Youth Workshop for teenagers and young adults is available throughout the weekend. For more information, go to info@ccrno.org or call 504-828-1368.

Sts. Francis & Anne Music/Dinner Night The Sts. Francis & Anne Catholic Church Youth Group/ Steubenville South participants are hosting "A Musical Night with Dinner" on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 6 pm. There will be a sit-down meal and musical entertainment by talented members of Sts. Francis & Anne choirs, youth members. Our special evening will close with local Young Adult ministry leaders: Luc Noel and Gabriel's Cry. Join us for an evening of beautiful music and a delicious meal as we raise money for our youth group.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

To reserve your seats, please call Debbie Humphreys @ 318-715-4010.

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Adult Confirmation

Bishop Ronald Herzog will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation for adult Catholics at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m.

Marriage Prep Program

Alexandria Youth Orchestra

The Alexandria Youth Orchestra, under the direction of John De Chiaro, will perform Sunday, March 25 at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church in Marksville. Admission is free, but any donations will go toward the students' trip to New York for a National Orchestra Competition on May 25.

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Sacred Heart School in Moreauville will sponsor a golf tournament on Friday, April 27 at Bay Hills Golf Course in Bunkie. The entry fee is $100 per player (includes: green fees, cart, soft drinks, beer & catered lunch or dinner) or $400 per team Tee Times: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Deadline to registration is April 20. For more information, contact Karen Moreau at 985-2772 or karenmoreau@kricket.net. All proceeds go to the renovation of Sacred Heart School's Main Building.

Sacred Heart School is in search of all adult alumni to create an updated data base. Contact Karen Moreau, director of Development & Stewardship at karenmoreau@kricket.net or register online at www.shsmoreauville.com. Events are being planned for alumni in April, so it is important that we retrieve this vital information.

A team of Catholic licensed, professional counselors from the Diocese of Alexandria has put together a comprehensive seminar for use with couples in your parish titled Strong Foundations: A Values Based Marriage Preparation Program. Mandi Milligan Chapman and Holly Bennett Carbo, have written a simple, pragmatic approach to marriage prep that includes a couples workbook and a one-day seminar. Upcoming seminars include: • May 27 (Sunday), Sacred Heart, Pineville, 9 a.m - 5 p.m • July 22 (Sunday), OLPS, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Go to: www.comprehensivetherapygroup.com to register.

For more info, visit the website, call 318.445.1651 or email hollycarbo@gmail.com or mandi218@yahoo.com.

Coping with Loss

If you are struggling with any type of loss, (death of a spouse, child, sibling, friend, divorce or another death or relationship disruption) please join us as we discuss grief and coping in a safe, supportive environment. Come join us Sundays at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Pineville in the Chapel (located in the Community Center next door to the church.) For more information, contact Ingrid Newell at 792-333 or call the office at 445-2496.

Beginning Experience

Hope for a new beginning for divorced, widowed, or separated people. Registering now for a weekend away toward a lifetime of change at Maryhill Renewal Center - Pineville, LA for March 23 – 25, 2012. The program helps grieving single-again persons emerge from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning, and move into the future with renewed hope. The cost is $185 which includes two nights' lodging and meals. To register, call Anna at (318) 452-2678 or Rose at (504) 920-0770.

Go to Rome with Fr. Kenneth Michiels

St. Michael the Archangel Church, led by Father Kenneth Michiels, is sponsoring a trip to Rome Nov. 5-12, 2012.

The 8-day pilgrimage will include a general audience with Pope Benedict XVI, as well as visits to the Church of St. Peter in Chains, the Roman Coliseum, the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, the Basilica of St. Paul, the Cathedral of St. John Lateran, the Basilica of St. Mary Major, the catacombs, and much more. An optional excursion to Assisi is available. Hurry, there are only 10 spots left in the 50-member group. The deadline to pay the $350 deposit is May 4 and the final payment is due July 27. The cost of the entire trip is $2,435 + $495 departure taxes and fuel surcharges. For more information or to sign up, call Bobbi de Perrodil at 1-337-239-2656.

OUR LADY OF LOURDES - FIFTH WARD CHRISTMAS PLAY. Eighteen CCD students from OL of Lourdes Church, Fifth Ward, participated in a Christmas play during the Vigil Mass on Dec. 24. was Jesus, was Mary, and was Joseph.

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PENANCE SERVICE PENANCE SERVICE • Immaculate Conception, • St. Louis, Glenmora, 6 p.m.

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Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference -- Kenner, LA Beginning Experience -- Maryhill Renewal Center

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PENANCE SERVICE • St. Augustine, Ilse Brevelle, 6:30 p.m.

• OLPS, Alexandria, 6:30 p.m.

• St. Joseph, Marksville, 6:30 p.m.

• St. James, Alexandria, 6 p.m.

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FIRST SATURDAY HOLY SATURDAY

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PRAY FOR MSGR. S. TESTA

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PRAY FOR FR. B. ZAGST

PRAY FOR FR. A. AELAVANTHARA

PRAY FOR FR. T. ALLEN

PRAY FOR FR. S. BRANDOW

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