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Acadiana Catholic

September 2011

Volume 27

Number 9

Preparing for the implementation of the 3rd edition of the Roman missal LAFAYETTE For Catholics throughout the world, the Advent season has always marked a time of intensified spiritual reflection as we prepare to celebrate the coming of our Savior at Christmastime. This year, however, many Catholics are approaching the Advent season with an even greater sense of anticipation than usual, due to the scheduled implementation of the English translation of the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal. Here in the Lafayette Diocese, preparations for this transition began over a year ago and have included several workshops which the Office of Worship has already presented to priests, deacons, deacon candidates, seminarians, parish musicians, Catholic school teachers, and parish catechists. Educational efforts will continue this month as the Office of Worship presents a series of five regional

Graphic designer Nicole Brown displays a mock-up of the cover of the new edition of the Roman Missal in her office at the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington. The new Roman Missal will go into use in the United States Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent. The USCCB is one of seven publishers that will release the new edition in the United States Oct. 1. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)

workshops for the laity (please see related article on Page 8). Also in September, church

parishes may choose to begin an early implementation of certain parts of the Mass celebration.

2011-2012 BSA Leadership team introduced at annual workshop/ministry fair

LAFAYETTE On August 27, the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Development hosted its a n n u a l B i s h o p ’s Services Appeal ( B S A ) Workshop/ Ministry Fair at the Immaculata Center in Tony Fuselier Lafayette. Each year, the event serves as an opportunity for clergy and parish BSA representatives to familiarize themselves with the ministries and services which are supported by the Bishop’s Services Appeal Campaign. It is also a time when the BSA Leadership team is in-

troduced. Tony Fuselier will serve as this year’s Chairperson for the leadership team. A parishioner of St. Anthony Church in Eunice, he serves as a Lector, a member of the Knights of Columbus and a strong supporter of St. Edmund’s Catholic School. Mr. Fuselier is a member of the Bishop’s Development Council and serves on the BSA sub-committee. He is a well known member of the BSA Leadership Team, having previously served as chairperson for West and North regions, as well as General Chair and Vice Chair from 2001-2003. He is employed by HSE Consultant Specialists. The position of Vice Chair has been filled by Betty and Robert Delafosse, parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lafayette for over 30

In June, the United States bishops approved a measure during their annual spring meeting to allow the new sung settings of the Gloria, the Sanctus, and the Memorial Acclamation to be introduced to congregations. Their reasoning for doing so is to give the people an opportunity to learn these parts prior to the Advent and Christmas seasons, so that they may sing them more confidently as the Church celebrates this season of the year. Bishop Michael Jarrell supported this gradual implementation in a letter he sent to all priests and parish life coordinators in the Lafayette Diocese. However, he (Continued on page 5

Inside this issue 11th annual Campaign Against Poverty workshop is Oct. 29..........................7 Regional workshops planned to educate laity on the implementation of New Roman Missal...................8 St. Paul Church provides Church with rich harvest of vocations........................10 Several events scheduled by Office of Youth Ministry.................12

Betty and Robert Delafosse

years. The Delafosses previously served the leadership team as Central Region chairs, a position which they held for several years. Betty is employed by the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, while Robert is employed by the Lafayette Parish School System. In 1997, the Robert Delafosse family received the Family of the Year Award, which was bestowed by the Eta (Continued on page 9)

Repeal of death penalty meeting scheduled.........19 Office of Catholic Schools helps principals & faculty prepare for new school year................................28 Franklin native ordained for Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska.............................37 Many are called, few are chosen – meet our new seminarians....................40

Pray for your deceased clergy:

Msgr. L.C. Habetz, Sept. 16, 1968 Msgr. Michael J. Benedict, Sept. 18, 1998 Father Hormidas J. Jortin, Sept. 18, 1973 Msgr. Leo Schexnayder, Sept. 18, 1991 Father Amable S. Doutre, Sept. 19, 1937 Deacon Jonas Mason, Sept. 22, 2005 Msgr. A.L. Soulier, Sept. 22, 1989 Msgr. Daniel Habetz, Sept. 27, 1977 Father Charles M. Kirk, Sept. 29, 1936

Father John B. Detchemendy, Sept. 6, 1937 Father Alcide Sonnier, Sept. 6, 2007 Father J. Verbis Lafleur, Sept. 7, 1944 Father John A. Engbers, Sept. 11, 1989 Father Joseph R. Dubuc, Sept. 11, 1991 Father Desire Sarrazin, Sept. 12, 1951 Father Alexandre Chasles, Sept. 14, 1941 Msgr. J.J. Rousseau, Sept. 14, 1955 Father Pierre M. Gruel, Sept. 15, 1946

Bishop Joesph Francis, Sept.1, 1997 Father Louis Perronet, Sept. 1, 1950 Msgr. P.A. Borel, Sept. 2, 1954 Msgr. Albert J. Bacque, Sept. 3, 1992 Msgr. John H. Disch, Sept. 3, 2006 Deacon James Soileau, Sept. 3, 1989 Msgr. Murphy Bernard, Sept. 4, 2000 Father Alfred Voukirakis, Sept. 5, 1961

Monday

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Tuesday

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Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekday Labor Day Holiday – Diocesan Offices closed

Divine Mercy Night, St. Peter Church, New Iberia, 6:30 p.m. For more information call John Manes (337) 247-0290

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Marriage Anniversary Mass for those celebrating 25 & 40 years of marriage. St. Mary Church, Lafayette, 2:00 p.m.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Catechetical Sunday. Theme: “Do This in Memory of Me”

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekday Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 9:00 a.m. - noon.

Weekday “Food for the Journey” Speaker Series, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Lafayette, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:10 - 12:45 p.m. speaker.

Weekday

September general intention:

That all teachers may know how to communicate love of the truth and instill authentic moral and spiritual values.

Mission intention:

That the Christian communities of Asia may proclaim the Gospel with fervor, witnessing to its beauty with the joy of faith.

Thursday Weekday

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Respect Life - CODA meetings (For co-dependents building healthy relationships) Immaculata Center, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Friday

Weekday

Saturday

Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor

Saint Peter Claver, priest

Weekday Workshop for the Laity, North Region: “Understanding the Changes in the Mass” Queen of Angels Church, Opelousas, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Companions Along the Journey (Bereavement Support Group), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Saint John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor

Holy Hour for Vocations, Saint Patrick Church, Lafayette, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

The Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Technology Coordinators’ Meeting, Immaculata Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Social Studies Department Heads’ and Safe Environment Coordinators’ Meetings, Immaculata Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting, Immaculata Center, 6:30 p.m.

Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, priest and martyr, and Saint Paul Chong Hasang, martyr and their companions

Saint Matthew, apostle and evangelist Development Directors’ Meeting, Immaculata Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Workshop for Priests with Rev. Paul Turner: “The Spirituality of the Revised Roman Missal,” Immaculata Center., 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

“Monthly Manna” Ecumenical Lunchtime Speaker Series, Forest Restaurant, Franklin, 11:00 a.m. $10 fee for meal.

Saint Vincent de Paul, priest

Weekday

Respect Life - CODA meetings (For co-dependents building healthy relationships) Immaculata Center, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael, archangels “Understanding the Changes in the Mass” Workshop for Laity, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Lafayette, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saint Cornelius, pope and martyr, and Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr Life Awareness Retreat, (16th - 18th) St. Charles Retreat Center, Moss Bluff Contact: Diocesan Vocations Office: (337) 261-5690

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, priest

Saint Jerome, priest and doctor

Weekday Day of Renewal for Caretakers of Family Members with Disabilities, Immaculata Center, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. “Understanding the Changes in the Mass” Workshop for Laity, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Iberia, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Weekday

“Understanding the Changes in the Mass” Workshop for Laity, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Mire, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Oct. 1

Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and doctor “Understanding the Changes in the Mass” Workshop for Laity, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Lafayette, 9:30.- 11:30 a.m.

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Preparing for the implementation of the 3rd edition of the Roman missal Continued from page 3

also stressed that certain stipulations must be regarded if a church parish does intend to utilize the early implementation. “I want to state emphatically that this permission for gradual implementation applies only to the sung musical settings of the people’s parts of the Mass,” affirmed Bishop Jarrell. “This does not apply to the other parts of the Mass, or to the acclamations when they are spoken. The new Gloria, Sanctus, and Memorial Acclamations may be used only when they are sung.” In the same letter, Bishop Jarrell noted that the September introduction of the new musical settings is not a requirement. The decision as to whether or not to implement them at this time will be left to the discretion of each pastor, administrator, or parish life coordinator. The bishop’s letter also included a set of guidelines to help address certain concerns regarding this early implementation. The guidelines recognized that one of the most challenging aspects may be the provision of copies of the new mu-

September 2011 Page 5 sical settings to the congregations, since proper reprinting permission must be obtained. It was recommended that church parishes contact the publisher of the Mass setting in question to address this issue directly.

11th annual Campaign Against Poverty workshop is Oct. 29 The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Justice & Peace will host the 11th Annual Campaign Against Poverty Workshop on Saturday, October 29. The event will be held at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette, with registration to begin at 8:30 a.m.; the day will conclude at 2:00 p.m. The cost to participate is $15 per person, which includes lunch and refreshments. Those in need of earning Catechist certification credits or hours will be awarded (Level IV, Catholic Social Teaching, 3 credits, 2 hours) for attending. The workshop also provides an excellent educational opportunity for all priests, deacons, deacon candidates, parish leaders and pastoral council members, service center directors and board members, community organizers,

prison ministers, teachers of both public and private schools, and JustFaith graduates. Those who are interested in requesting display space for the workshop should contact the Office of Justice & Peace at (337) 261-5545 for further details. This year’s workshop will feature Tom Costanza as the keynote speaker. Costanza is the Director of the Office of Justice & Peace for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. His address will focus on the topic of “Understanding the Economics of Poverty.” Additional presentations throughout the day will include panel discussions on the following: housing the poor; educating the homeless, eliminating hunger; developing effective advocacy programs; and providing healthcare for the working poor.

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Sister Ignatius Rozario celebrates golden anniversary COLUMBUS, OHIO When she left her home in Hong Kong in 1958, Dominican Sister of Peace Mary Ignatius Rozario had no way of knowing that she would never again see her parents, who died four years later. When she made her final profession of vows as a Eucharistic Missionary of St. Dominic, she was overjoyed that her brother from California and her aunt, her mother’s only sister, could be there to Sister Ignatius Rozario r e p r e s e n t the family. Her aunt brought the gift of one of her mother’s rings which Sister Ignatius used as her profession ring. In her initial time in the United States, Sister Ignatius studied to prepare for a life of ministry in her new country. A “people person” who especially enjoys work-

ing with the elderly, Sister Ignatius was soon actively pursuing her goal of preaching the gospel in word and action. Her early years of religious life were spent in religious education in Louisiana, serving in various parishes throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona and California. In Louisiana, Sister Ignatius served at St. Eloi Parish in Theriot; Sts. Peter and Paul, Scott; St. Henry, New Orleans; Our Lady of Divine Providence, Metairie and St. John Berchman in Cankton. She served briefly as activity coordinator for elderly residents of Beau Sejour Estates in Carencro, from 1992 to 1997. Sister Ignatius was recognized in the 1996 Lafayette Parish Outstanding Worker of the Year Awards, second place, and in a celebration of her life and ministry held at St. John Berchman Parish as she retired in 2009. Her crowning moment came on June 17, 1992, when she became a citizen of the United States. She now lives in Columbus, Ohio, where she spends her time in prayer and contemplation while living in community with many of her sisters.

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Special Needs Retreat at St. Mary Magdalen is Sept. 24 ABBEVILLE A special needs retreat will be held at the St. Mary Magdalen Ministries Building, 300 Pere Megret Street in Abbeville, on Saturday, September 24, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The day’s event promises to be a time for fellowship, fun, games, skits, arts and crafts, prayer, music and learning about the faith. Lunch will be provided and there is no cost to attend. All those with special needs are encouraged to attend. For further information, contact Susan at (337) 522-3636.

Family Day to be celebrated nationwide on Sept. 26 WASHINGTON, D.C. Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse would like to encourage everyone to recognize Family Day on Monday September 26. This national movement

is just one way of reminding parents and children that doing things together as a family— even something as ordinary as eating dinner—is important! Dinner time is the perfect time for parents to connect with their children on a daily basis. Through the reflective prayers said during grace, plus the array of favorite meals served and the loads of laughs shared about the day’s events, parents can use this opportunity to help continually feed their children’s minds, bodies, and souls. This connection can also help keep children substance-free; more than a decade of research from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse has consistently found that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. To learn more about Family Day and to join parents all across America in taking the Family Day Pledge, log on to www. CASAFamilyDay.org, or look for Family Day on Facebook and Twitter.

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September 2011 Page 7 A woman ties a ribbon onto a fence on Sept. 11, 2010, at the Flight 93 Temporary Memorial outside Shanksville, Pa. Sept. 11 this year marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va ., New York and Shanksville. (CNS photo/Jason Cohn, Reuters)

Mass of Thanksgiving offered on 50th anniversary of St. Martin de Porres Church

SCOTT St. Martin de Porres Church in Scott recently observed its fiftieth anniversary as an independent parish. A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated with Bishop Michael Jarrell as celebrant and homilist. He was assisted by Father William Blanda, master of ceremonies. Concelebrating priests included, Fathers Thomas James, Thomas Voorhies, Peter Emusa, former pastors, Fathers Arthur Warren and George Simon. Bishop Jarrell blessed a new statue and picture of St. Martin de Porres for placement in the church. Music during the Mass was provided by the church gospel choir under the direction of Mrs. Cathi Durand. Former parishioners and parishioners from several church parishes joined the congregation of St. Martin de Porres in the celebration. St. Martin de Porres has a long history that began in 1934 when Bishop Jules B. Jeanmard established Blessed Martin de Porres Chapel as a mission of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Lafayette. In the 1930s to the 1970s the community was served by priests of the

The Sisters of Charity , the order established by Mother Teresa to carry on her work, were in attendance at the Mass in St. Anthony Church, Lafayette, celebrating the centennial of her birth. Photo by Jay Caldwell

A large impressive picture of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta was on display in St. Anthony Church, Lafayette for the novena celebrating the centennial of her birth. Some half a dozen churches in Lafayette conducted novenas for this centennial. Photo by Jay Caldwell

Bishop Michael Jarrell was celebrant of the Mass of Thanksgiving for the 50th anniversary of St. Martin de Porres Church in Scott.

Society of the Divine Word Missionaries. The cemetery was founded in August 1952. On August 16, 1961 Bishop Maurice Schexnayder established St. Martin de Porres as an independent parish. Father Clarence J. Howard, S.V.D. was appointed pastor of the new parish. Today the parish is the spiritual home to just under two hundred families and is served by Deacon Louis Lloyd as parish life coordinator.

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Father David Hebert to speak at October “Food for the Journey” LAFAYETTE The Central Region of the Diocese of Lafayette presents “Food for the Journey,” a monthly lunchtime speaker series designed to help Catholics live out their faith in their daily lives. Guest speaker for October will be Father David Hebert, associate pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Scott. Father Hebert was ordained for Father David Hebert the Diocese of Lafayette on June 11, 2011. “Food for the Journey” will be held on Tuesday, October 4, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1801 W. Pinhook Road, beginning at 12:00 noon. An optional buffet lunch is available beginning at

11:30 a.m. Cost is $12.00 and includes meal, drink, dessert and tip. All are welcome to come “eat and be fed.” Pre-registration is not required. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron (654-8682) or visit www.centralregiononline.org.

Father Blessing to speak at St. Thomas More High School LAFAYETTE Father Howard Blessing of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lafayette, will be the featured speaker of the first “Parents for Light” gathering at St. Thomas More Catholic High School on September 15, 2011. The evening’s event begins with refreshments and fellowship at 5:30 p.m. Father Blessing’s talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the STM Chapel, followed by an hour of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament and will conclude with Benediction. In addition to STM students, parents, and faculty, guests from throughout the diocese are invited to attend this event. The STM “Parents for Light” is

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of Perpetual Help Church in New Iberia. The third workshop is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Mire. The fourth and fifth workshops will both be held on the grounds of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Lafayette. One will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, September 29, and the other will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1. All of the workshops are open to the general public, at no cost and with no registration required. Also, individuals should note that they are under no obligation to attend within their own region; they may attend any workshop which is convenient to them.

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LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Worship has scheduled five regional workshops entitled “Understanding the Changes in the Mass” during the month of September. The purpose of the workshops will be to explain the changes in the new English translation of the Roman Missal, which will be officially implemented beginning with the First Sunday of Advent (November 27, 2011). The first workshop will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in Opelousas. The second workshop will be held on Saturday, September 17, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Our Lady

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2011-2012 BSA Leadership team introduced at annual workshop/ministry fair Continued from page 3

James and Tammy Wallett

Anthony of Padua Church in Eunice for the last 15 years, and for the last 12 years they have been involved in helping to prepare the parish’s high school juniors for confirmation. Prior to becoming a confirmation couple, Tammy and James served as “Life Teen” leaders in the parish. They have been married 30 years and have four grown children, all of whom attended St. Edmund Catholic School in Eunice, where James currently serves as Assistant Principal. Tammy works in the business department of the local hospital.

collection envelopes, detailed brochures of BSA funded offices and Ministries, and play a recorded annual message from Bishop Michael Jarrell urging support for the appeal by all Catholics. BSA Comm i t m e n t Father Borcherding Weekend will be recognized October 8-9, at which time all Catholics receiving a letter from Bishop Jarrell will be asked to respond by using the card and return envelope included in the letter. As an alternative means of con(Continued on page 41)

Maggie and Scotty Baudoin

Maggie and Scotty Baudoin have accepted the position of Central Region chairs. The Baudoins have been married 26 years and have three children, and they have been members of Holy Cross Church in Lafayette for the past 18 years. Maggie is a trained spiritual director through the Emmaus Program in Grand Coteau, and Scotty is employed by M & E Consulting. At Holy Cross, Maggie serves as a Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and an RCIA team member; previously, she served as a CCD teacher and confirmation facilitator, and has served on the parish council and religious education board. Maggie also serves on the District Leadership Team for the Acadiana district of the Theresians and chaired this past year’s Theresian Day of Reflection. Scotty serves Holy Cross parish as a Eucharistic Minister, RCIA team leader, and a trustee; in the past, he has also served as parish council president and construction chairperson for

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Chi Omega Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Mr. Delafosse served on the State Evangelization Board for the Diocese of Lafayette. Mrs. Delafosse served on the Lafayette Commission on the Needs of Women for nine years. They are the parents of four grown children. Mark Lasseigne will once again serve as the South Region chair of the leadership team. He is a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in New Iberia, where he serves as vice chair of the parish council. He is also active as the head of the parish’s Mark Lasseigne Religious Formation Commission and the leader of Catholic Scripture Study. Outside of his church parish, Mark is also involved in the Roses of the Lamb Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Louisiana Partners of the Americas, and Lajoya Grande Scholarship Program. He and his wife Kendall reside in New Iberia and are the parents of three children. Shevonne Cormier will reprise her position as West Region chair for the third consecutive year. She is a member of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Church P o i n t , where she Shevonne Cormier serves as a lector and elementary school catechist. Shevonne is also a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Immaculate Conception #1531, and she is recently retired from her position as a special education teacher. Tammy and James Wallett have accepted the position of North Region chairs on this year’s leadership team. The Walletts have been parishioners of St.

the Habitat for Humanity House. His community involvement includes serving on the Board of Lafayette Catholic Service Centers, as well as service to the Rotary Club of Lafayette and Rebuilding Together. Father Marty Borcherding, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Lafayette, is also included in the 2011-2012 BSA Leadership Team as BSA clergy advisor. The theme of this year’s BSA Campaign is inspired by the Beatitudes: “Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy.” The Bishop’s Services Appeal will ‘kick-off’ in all church parishes throughout the diocese on the Weekend of October 1-2, and all parishes will distribute in-pew

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St. Paul Church provides Church with rich harvest of vocations

LAFAYETTE By Deacon Thomas Sommers St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Lafayette is celebrating its 100th anniversary during 2011. In the vestibule of the church is a wall where a display has been installed featuring the native sons and daughters from the church parish who have become priests, a bishop, and religious sisters. Indeed, a very impressive list, one that any large metropolitan church would be proud to claim. I counted 20 photographs of the clergy and religious who called St. Paul’s their home church parish. A total of 25 parishioners have dedicated themselves to priestly and/or religious life. Most of the religious were Holy Family Sisters with the exception of one sister who was a Dominican (OP). On June 26, 2011, Bishop Michael Jarrell was celebrant of a Mass in honor of St. Paul’s 100th anniversary. Father Robert Seay, OFM, pastor of St. Paul’s was concelebrant. As part of the year-long celebration, the Lafayette City-Parish Council issued a proclamation congratulating “the membership of St. Paul the

Apostle Roman Catholic Church as the year-long centennial continues with an afternoon rededication Mass celebrated by Bishop Michael Jarrell of the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana.” The framed proclamation was signed by Brandon Shelvin, District 3, Lafayette City-Parish Council and Norma Dugas, Clerk of the Council. The list of Holy Family Sisters who have called St. Paul Church their home parish are: Sisters Mary Annuncia Malveaux, Raphael Angela Malveaux, Mary Elaine Vavasseur, Mary Jules Jamison, Mary Adrian Johnson, Mary Anna-Marie Richard, Mary Theodora Jolivet, Mary Patricia Hardy, Mary Clotilda Mouton, Marie Leah Theresa Guidry, Mary Richard Francis Daigle, Agnes Marie Sampia, Carmen Marie Bertrand, Mary Petronilla Broussard and Sister Mary Hyacinth, OP. Clergy from St. Paul are: Bishop Joseph A. Francis, SVD, DD; Fathers Mark Figaro, SVD; Anthony Bourges, SVD; Joseph Alexander, OSB; and Clifton Labbe, SVD.

St. Paul Church “wall of history” located in the foyer of the church displays photos of religious and clergy who have called St. Paul’s their home parish. Also displayed are a special blessing from Pope Benedict XVI and a proclamation congratulating St. Paul Church on its 100th anniversary. Photos by Deacon Tom Sommers.

The Apostolic Blessing of Pope Benedict XVI given to the pastor and parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Lafayette.

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Father Sensat reviews creation of the world at ‘Food for the Journey’ By Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE The creation of the world which foreshadowed God’s creation of us was discussed by Father Clinton Sensat at the August Food for the Journey program. Father Sensat, a native of Scott, was ordained in 2009. He has been in residence at St. Edmond’s, Lafayette, and is preparing to begin graduate studies in Systematic Theology in Washington, D.C. Discussing the days of creation, Father Sensat recalled that God created the world in three days, the next three were spent in ornamentation, and on the seventh day He rested. On the first day God separated light from dark, this results in faith, On the second day, the water is divided from the sky and this gives us hope. Father Sensat continued to develop the story of creation, pointing out the gifts from God along

Pictured above are, from the left, Father Thomas James, SVD, Episcopal Vicar for the Central Region; Father Clinton Sensat, guest speaker for the August Food for the Journey Speakers’ Series; and Mrs. Mary Bergeron, Executive Assistant to Father James.

the way, counsel, fortitude, courage, wisdom, love. On the sixth day, with the creation of creeping things, cattle, etc., we receive the gift of fear of the Lord and piety, “where we are sweet and pious toward our neighbors,” Father Sensat said, “When I bear their

Registration now open for Cycle 7 of VLCFF LAFAYETTE Registration is now open for Cycle 7 of the University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF). The deadline to register is October 14, with classes to be conducted from October 24 through November 27. Residents of the Lafayette Diocese may participate at the cost of $40 per course; additional registration information and a list of offered courses may be accessed online at www.vlc. udayton.edu. Catechists of the Lafayette Diocese may use VLCFF courses to fulfill their continuing education hours as required by the Office of Catholic Schools. By participating in VLCFF courses, individuals may also earn credits toward a Certificate in Catechesis from the University of Dayton, in partnership with the Lafayette Diocese. For further information on the partnership between the University of Dayton Institute for Pastoral Initiative and the Lafayette Diocese, please contact the Office of Christian Formation at (337) 261-5550.

burdens out of love for Christ.” On the seventh day God rested. “Why did God rest on the seventh day?” Father Sensat asked. “St. Peter Damian tells us when God created man with a mortal soul, He found a soul He could find a home in. We can rest in union, in love with God, and God rests in us,” Father Sensat said.

“The scriptures tell us God says ‘I gave life so that you may have joy and your joy may be complete.’ “Our joy cannot be complete on earth, we must work on virtues, achieving the gifts of grace, fortitude wisdom, love. Thus when we enter Heaven,” Father Sensat concluded, “we will see Him face to face and stand in awe.” Father Sensat was introduced by Mary Bergeron, executive assistant to Father Thomas James, S.V.D., vicar for the Central Region which sponsors Food for the Journey. Mrs. Bergeron announced arrangements for Food for the Journey had been renegotiated with Crown Plaza for the same price. Guest speaker for September 6, which will mark the seventh anniversary of Food for the Journey, will be Father Chester Arceneaux, rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. All are welcome, no reservations needed. Optional lunch ($12.00) begins at 11:30 am, with the speaking program from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m..

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Several events scheduled by Office of Youth Ministry LAFAYETTE The Office of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Lafayette will sponsor Safety & Crisis Management Training on October 22, 2011 at Immaculata Center, Fusilier Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Presenters will discuss (but are not limited to the following): Liability issues, prevention/safety standards in planning events and plan of action for emergencies and crisis situations. Presenters are Ryan Fitzgerald, Risk Manager for the Diocese of Lafayette and representatives from Catholic Mutual and the State Department of Justice. Please RSVP by October 13 by calling (337) 261-5551 or email to vlvincent@diolaf.org Youth Ministry Networking Meetings are scheduled at St. Peter Church in Carencro on November 9, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at St. Alphonsus Church, Maurice November 16, 2011, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

These are evenings of reflection for adult youth ministry leaders/teams. Allow time to relax in the Lord by arriving a little early. RSVP by calling the number above or the email address above. ND Vision 2012 conferences are planned for June and July of 2012. High school students from across the nation will come together at the University of Notre Dame to ask questions about life, faith, their own gifts and the ways in which they are called to be the change that is needed in the world. Also campus and youth ministers are called to renew their own responses to God’s call to youth ministry in a prayerful atmosphere. This is an excellent formation experience for youth and adult leaders. Plans should be made to encourage youth and adult team members to attend. Check link often for registration dates and packets. Visit vision.nd.edu for more information.

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Father Aaron Melancon to lead pilgrimage

MILTON Father Aaron Melancon, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Milton will lead a seven to 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land beginning February 18, 2012.Details and costs have not been finalized, but those interested may call Mona Zerangue or Chenell Privat at (337) 856-5997.

Novena in preparation for Feast of St. Therese

LAFAYETTE The Carmelites of the Monastery of Mary, Mother of Grace in Lafayette will celebrate the upcoming Feast of St. Therese with a Novena to St. Therese (made privately) from September 23 to October 1, 2011. On Sunday, October 2, beginning at 2:00 p.m. a Mass and Blessing of Roses in honor of St. Therese will be celebrated with Father Michael Champagne, CJC, principal celebrant and homilist. The Mass will be in the monastery chapel.

Young adult ministry opportunity

Congratulations to the Cathedral Class of 1953! Members of the class recently gathered at Don’s Restaurant in downtown Lafayette to celebrate their 58th class reunion. Photo submitted by Bo Domingue

SCOTT Young adults (ages 18-40, married or single) are invited to attend the Well, which meets every fourth Tuesday of the month at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Scott. The session includes praise and worship, adoration and a guest speaker. Time for the event is from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information contact

thewell.lafayette@gmail.com or facebook.com/TheWell.Lafayette. Steve Pries, FOCUS team leader for the Ragin’Cajun Catholics Student Ministry Program at UL will be guest speaker for the September 27th event.

Pray for our priests Listed below are the priests for whom Catholics are asked to pray daily. The calendar is sponsored by the Serra Club of Lafayette.

Sept. l Pope Benedict XVI Sept. 2 Bishop Michael Jarrell Sept. 3 Father Augustinus Seran, SVD Sept. 4 Father Bryce Sibley Sept. 5 Father Gregory Simien Sept. 6 Father George Simon Sept. 7 Father Jody Simoneaux Sept. 8 Father Cedric Sonnier Sept. 9 Bishop Jude Speyrer Sept. 10 Father Joseph Stemmann Sept. 11 Father Michael Sucharski, SVD Sept. 12 Father Jared Suire Sept. 13 Father Richard Sutter, LC Sept. 14 Father Brian Taylor Sept. 15 Father Donald Theriot Sept. 16 Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ Sept. 17 Father Paul Thibodeaux Sept. 18 Father Jude Thierry Sept. 19 Father George Thychery Sept. 20 Father Nicholas Trahan Sept. 21 Father Clint Trahan Sept. 22 Father Harold Trahan Sept. 23 Father Joseph Sai Tran, SVD Sept. 24 Father Gene Tremie Sept. 25 Father Stephen Ugwu Sept. 26 Father George Vaniyepurackal Sept. 27 Father Richard Vidrine Sept. 28 Father Jason Vidrine Sept. 29 Father Thomas Voorhies Father Thomas Vu Sept. 30

Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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Las dimensiones morales de asuntos políticos Por Obispo Michael Jarrell

Hace unas semanas atrás el Obispo Stephen E. Blaire publicó una declaración titulada, Costos Humanos y Desafíos Morales de una Economía Quebrada. El Obispo Blaire es el Presidente del Comité de la Justicia Doméstica y Desarrollo Humano de la Conferencia Católica de Obispos de los Estados Unidos. En estos tiempos de una economía débil y de un alto desempleo, la declaración del Obispo Blaire merece atención. La declaración completa está disponible en la página web del USCCB. El Obispo Blaire recuerda el cuerpo de la enseñanza social Católica que se ha desarrollado en los últimos 120 años. En el siglo 19 el aumento de la sociedad industrial moderna presenta una realidad de muchos desafíos para la Iglesia y la Sociedad. En el año 1891, el Papa León XIII publicó su Carta Encíclica, Rerum Novarum, (De las Cosas Nuevas). De acuerdo con el Obispo Blaire, “Esta oportuna encíclica eleva la inherente dignidad del trabajador…Ésta descartó a ambos, el capitalismo que podría privar a los trabajadores de su dignidad humana dada por Dios y el peligroso socialismo que podría dar poder al estado por encima de todo de maneras que destruyera la iniciativa humana.” La enseñanza social Católica está con-

Vocation supper for young women LAFAYETTE A vocation supper will be served for young women at Bishop Michael Jarrell’s residence on

tenida en muchos documentos oficiales de la Iglesia. Algunas declaraciones que se encuentran en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica son interesantes. A continuación cito sólo algunas: • El Trabajo, por lo menos antes del pecado original, es referido como “la colaboración del hombre y de la mujer con Dios en el perfeccionamiento de la creación visible”. Existe una real dignidad en la labor humana. (#378) • “El Trabajo es un deber”. (#2427) El Catecismo cita, en la Segunda Carta de San Pablo a los Tesalonicenses: “Si alguno no quiere trabajar que tampoco coma” (2 Tes. 3:10) Debe notarse que San Pablo estaba hablando sobre las personas que no quieren trabajar por flojera. Ciertamente no estaba hablando sobre los ancianos, los incapacitados o aquellos que no pueden encontrar trabajo. • “Soportando el peso del trabajo, en unión con Jesús, el carpintero de Nazaret y el crucificado del Calvario, el hombre colabora en cierta manera con el hijo de Dios en su obra redentora…El trabajo puede ser un medio de santificación…” (#2427) • “El salario justo es el fruto legítimo del trabajo. Negarlo o retenerlo puede constituir una grave injusticia.” (#2434) Por supuesto, los trabajadores tienen sus responsabilidades también, como se refleja en el dicho: “Un día de trabajo honesto por un día de pago honesto.” • “Es injusto no pagar a los organismos de seguridad social las cotizaciones establecidas por las autoridades legítimas.” (#2436) • “La privación de empleo a causa de la huelga es casi siempre para su víctima un atentado contra su dignidad y una amenaza para el equilibrio de su vida. Además del daño per-

Wednesday, October 26, 2011 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The supper is for young women who may be discerning a possible call to the religious life. It is customary that the young woman’s pastor, a deacon or reli-

sonal padecido, de esa privación se derivan riesgos numerosos para su hogar.” (#2436) Esta es una observación muy oportuna en estos tiempos cuando se está viendo que el problema del desempleo parece ser tan intratable. En este sentido, es muy importante que nuestras despensas de comida locales para los pobres y los centros de servicio social sean apoyados lo más posible. El Obispo Blaire también recuerda el hecho de que los Papas desde el Papa Leo XIII hasta el Papa Juan Pablo II y el Papa Benedicto XVI han mantenido el derecho de los trabajadores de escoger si quieren unirse a un sindicato y han enseñado que es un derecho natural y que la obligación del gobierno es proteger este derecho. Al mismo tiempo, el Obispo Blaire señala que los sindicatos, como otras instituciones humanas, “pueden ser mal utilizadas o pueden abusar su parte.” Algunos han pecado de ser culpables de una corrupción, un partidismo excesivo y una búsqueda de intereses estrechos. Los sindicatos tienen la responsabilidad de buscar un bien común. Los temas tratados en la enseñanza social Católica frecuentemente parecen temas políticos, y algunas personas pudiesen contender que la Iglesia no tiene por qué ocuparse de la política. Sin embargo, en los últimos 120 años, la Iglesia ha reconocido que algunos temas políticos tienen una dimensión moral. Todos los Católicos deberían leer muy cuidadosamente y reflexionar con oración sobre los temas morales tratados por la enseñanza social Católica, especialmente aquellos que se encuentran en los documentos papales y en el Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica.

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The moral dimensions of some political issues By Bishop Michael Jarrell

A few weeks ago Bishop Stephen E. Blaire issued a Labor Day statement entitled, Human Costs and Moral Challenges of a Broken Economy. Bishop Blaire is Chairman of the Domestic Justice and Human Development Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In these days of a weak economy and high unemployment, Bishop Blaire’s statement deserves attention. The complete statement is available on the USCCB website. Bishop Blaire recalls the body of Catholic social teaching that has developed in the past 120 years. In the 19th Century the rise of the modern industrial society posed many new challenges for the Church and for society. In 1891, Pope Leo XIII issued his Encyclical Letter, Rerum Novarum, (Of New Things). According to Bishop Blaire, “This timely encyclical lifted up the inherent dignity of the worker…(It) rejected both unbridled capitalism that could strip workers of their God-given human dignity and dangerous socialism that could empower the state over all else in ways that destroy

Chant may gain traction under new missal, but hymnody’s place secure WASHINGTON (CNS) Although the new General Instruction of the Roman Missal has eliminated the use of the word “song” from the General In-

human initiative.” Catholic social teaching is contained in many official Church documents. Some statements in the Catechism of the Catholic Church are interesting. I quote only a very few: • Work, at least before original sin, is referred to as “the collaboration of man and woman with God in perfecting visible creation.” There is a real dignity to human labor. (#378) • “Work is a duty.” (#2427) The Catechism quotes St. Paul’s Second Letter to the Thessalonians: “If anyone will not work, let him not eat.” (2 Thess. 3:10) It should be noted that Saint Paul was speaking about people who willed not to work out of laziness. He was certainly not speaking about the elderly, the disabled or those unable to find work. • “By enduring the hardship of work in union with Jesus, the Carpenter of Nazareth and the one crucified on Calvary, man collaborates in a certain fashion with the Son of God in his redemptive work…Work can be a means of sanctification…” (#2427) • “A just wage is the legitimate fruit of work. To refuse or to withhold it can be a grave injustice.” (#2434) Of course, workers have responsibilities, too, as reflected in the saying, “An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.” • “It is unjust not to pay the social security contributions required by legitimate authority.” (#2436) • “Unemployment almost always wounds

struction promulgated just eight years earlier in favor of the word “chant,” don’t be so quick to ditch those hymnals. The hymns that have been part and parcel of Catholic worship are likely to continue for some time to come. “Our interpretation of ‘chant’ is in using the word ‘chant’ in a generic way, a translation of (the Latin) ‘cantus,’ ‘that which is sung,” said

its victim’s dignity and threatens the equilibrium of his life. Besides the harm done to him personally, it entails many risks for his family.” (#2436) This is a very timely observation in these days when the problem of unemployment seems so intractable. In this regard, it is important that our local food pantries and social service centers be supported as much as possible. Bishop Blaire also recalls the fact that popes from Leo XIII to John Paul II to Benedict XVI have upheld the right of workers to choose to join a union and have taught that this is a natural right and that it is government’s obligation to protect that right. At the same time, Bishop Blaire notes that unions, like other human institutions, “can be misused or can abuse their role.” Some have been guilty of corruption, excessive partisanship and the pursuit of narrow interests. Unions have the responsibility of seeking the common good. The issues addressed in Catholic social teaching often seem like political issues, and some would contend that the Church has no business in politics. Yet, for the past 120 years, the Church has recognized that some political issues have a moral dimension. All Catholics should read carefully and ponder prayerfully on the moral issues addressed by Catholic social teaching, especially those found in papal documents and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Father Richard Hilgartner, executive director of the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for Divine Worship. When the church uses “chant” in the General Instruction, Father Hilgartner told Catholic News Service, it is “really talking about what texts are sung, not the musical form.” Of course, tell that to the blogosphere, home of rhetorical volleys back and forth on every issue, the new General In-

struction included. “If it weren’t for the blogosphere, we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” Father Hilgartner told CNS. “We’d just be going about our work.” On Nov. 27, the first Sunday of Advent, the new English translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal will begin to be used parishes in the United States, Canada and other English-speaking countries.

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Brother Gabriel Wadlington, O.S.B. professes monastic vows

Brother Gabriel Wadlington, O.S.B., standing, professes monastic vows before the altar in the chapel of Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance.

PLAISANCE On July 19, 2011 Brother Gabriel Marie Wadlington, monk of Mother of the Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance, professed his monastic vows before Abbot James Liprie, the monastic community, and his family and friends. In accordance with the ancient Rule of St. Benedict and the Constitutions of the Olivetan Congregation, Brother Gabriel promises stability, obedience, and conversion of life for the next three years in the community.

Brother Gabriel (Grant Wadlington) was born in Lake Charles, the oldest son of Christopher Wadlington and Angelique Fontenot. He attended Redemptorist Catholic Elementary and is a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Crowley. Prior to entering the monastery, Brother Gabriel was studying Computer Science at UL Lafayette, and has since been able to put his computer skills to good use by creating the monastery’s website: www.MotherOfTheRedeemer.org

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‘Breakthrough Mission’ at Iberia Parish Correctional Facility NEW IBERIA Farina Guidry of New Iberia, along with five other women volunteers, recently presented a program of sharing God’s love and word to inmates at the Iberia Parish Correctional Facility. Ms. Guidry along with Mae Willow Jean-Batiste, Lou Ann Berry, Darlene Gibson, Lue Pearl Washington, and Theresa Williams, have been conducting this mission each year for the

past five years. During the mission, there was opportunity for Confession and consultation and a closing Mass celebrated by Father Dismas Mauk, SVD, pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Jeanerette. Ms. Guidry Farina Guidry has served in prison ministry for the past 35 years. She began her work under the direction of the late Fa-

Official: Effective July 1, 2011 Father Bartlomiej Jasilek, SVD, is apponted associate pastor of Holy Ghost Parish, Opelousas. Father Stanley Jawa, SVD, is appointed associate pastor of Notre Dame Parish, St. Martinville. Effective August 15, 2011 Father Clinton Sensat is now at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Hyattsville, MD. Effective October 1, 2011 Father John O’Hallaran, SSJ, has been appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, LeBeau. Effective July 1, 2011 Father Paul Broussard is appointed administrator of St. Leo IV Parish, Roberts Cove. and its mission, St. Edmund, Branch. Father Godwin Imoru is appointed pastor of St. Theresa Parish, Crowley.

Effective September 1, 2011 Father Gregory Cormier is appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Charenton in addition to his current assignment as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Baldwin. Father Brad David Guillory is appointed pastor of Saint Jospeph Parish, Parks. Father Dismas Mauk, SVD, is appointed pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Four Corners, in addition to his current assignment of pastor at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish in Jeanerette. Father Stephen Ugwu is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Ville Platte and its mission, Sacred Heart in Belaire Cove. Bishop Michael Jarrell

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ther Alvin Dixon, SVD. She is a member of St. Edward Church, New Iberia where she serves as an extraordinary Eucharistic minister, conducting Communion Services at New Iberia Manor, South. She is a leader of the prayer warriors of St. Edward Church.

St. Bernard to begin RCIA process BREAUX BRIDGE St. Bernard Church in Breaux Bridge is gearing up for its 20112012 RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process. This year’s selected theme will be “Come, follow me” (Matthew 4:19). The process is open to those who are seeking to learn more about joining the Catholic Church, and to current Catholics who wish to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Communion, and Confirmation. Registration for St. Bernard’s 2011-2012 RCIA process will take place before the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, August 20, and also before all Sunday morning Masses on August 21. The

RCIA faith journey will begin on September 11 and conclude on May 26, 2012 (the Feast of Pentecost). For more information, please contact RCIA coordinator Emmaline Thibodeaux at (337) 3322126 or (337) 280-9058.

September Birthdays Father Kenneth Bienvenu Father Louis LeDoux Deacon Art Bakeler Father Ken Broussard Father William Crumley, CSC Msgr. Charles Mallet Father George Simon Father Overton J. Breaux Father Jairo Castano Father Angelo Cremaldi Deacon Wade Broussard Deacon Robert Leger Father Thomas H. Vu Father Louis J. Melancon Deacon Joseph Thomas Father Lambertus Lein, SVD Father Robert Courville Deacon Byrne Winn Father Clint Trahan Father Thomas J. Voorhies Father F. Hampton Davis Father A. Arockiam, S.V.D. Father Chester Arceneaux Msgr. Robert J. Romero Father Steven LeBlanc Deacon Joseph Herd Guilbeaux

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Flipping the fear about preaching on abortion Fear, ultimately, is irrational; it is the abandonment of the help that comes from reason. Yet one of the most frequent answers priests will give to the question of why they don’t address the issue is, “I don’t want to hurt those in the congregation who have had abortions.” Priests spend years of prayer and effort to develop the compassionate heart of a Good Shepherd, who tends to the wounds of the flock, applies the healing balm of God’s love and mercy, and never does anything to hurt the flock. But that should lead to preaching about abortion, not silence about it. The reason? Silence hurts the flock. One reason silence hurts is that it does not interpret itself. The priest may indeed have the best of intentions for keeping silent about abortion. But the woman or man sitting in the congregation and suffering from his/her involvement in abortion does not know those intentions. The fact that nothing is said about abortion may lead such a man or woman to conclude one of three things: a) Father doesn’t know about the pain I have from my abortion;

By Father Frank Pavone

Early in my work at Priests for Life a woman wrote, “I can’t help but think that if twenty years ago I heard a sermon in my Church against abortion, I would have found the strength to keep my baby instead of killing my baby.” Since then, countless women, as well as men, have said the same. One day after Mass someone said, “Father, I had an abortion, and when I hear it spoken in Church, it does hurt – but please, keep preaching about it, because I gain great comfort in knowing that as a result of that preaching, someone else in the congregation will be spared having to go through all the pain that abortion itself brings.” Many priests are afraid to preach about abortion, and many of the laity ask me why.

b) Father knows my pain, but doesn’t care; c) Father knows and cares about my pain, but there’s no hope. Nothing can be done to heal it. The fact, however, is that we do know, we do care, and there is hope and healing. Therefore we speak! We speak about abortion, which is devastating individuals and families more than anything else. We speak about its pain, and we extend the urgent invitation to healing, mercy, forgiveness and peace. Apostolates of Priests for Life like Rachel’s Vineyard (the world’s largest ministry of healing after abortion) and the Silent No More Awareness Campaign (whereby those who have had abortions and have found healing speak out about it) can assist the priest to convey effectively the message of healing. And then all the rest that we say about abortion will be better accepted, and more will avoid the pain to begin with. It’s time to flip the fear of preaching about abortion into a fear of what will happen if we don’t.

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Late on this hot August evening when I’m writing this, it’s just shy of 87 degrees with humidity of 75 percent. It feels like 100 degrees. Suddenly, in my mind’s eye I see a beautiful waterfall, dropping a cool, clear cascade into a deep pool that sits in the shade of a mountainside. It’s where I’d like to be! I’m betting that as you just read that description, you wanted to be there, too! We want to cool off, and we want to feel rejuvenated. But here’s our problem. Unless we can find a way to get into that beautiful pool, we’ll never feel that cool water, or hear and feel the rumble as it falls down toward us. We won’t experience the joy and refreshment that it brings with its power. We’ll just keep dreaming and wishing until the first cool breeze blows in a few weeks from now. Prayer can be a bit like that. Dull and dry sometimes, or for some folks, just non-existent. Too much else to do, too much trouble. (I’m not picking on anyone. I’ve been there.) Well, here’s some good news. For a moment, picture that waterfall and think of your life transformed by the love of God. That kind of waterfall is there, waiting for us. It’s the powerful, refreshing outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and we can have it, right now. As baptized and confirmed Catholics, we’ve received the gifts of the Holy Spirit, but most of us kind of leave them on the shelf, like beautifully wrapped

September 2011 Page 19 presents that we never get around to opening. If that’s what we’re doing, we’re shortchanging ourselves, as well as the other folks in our lives who need to experience the love of God. It’s a bit like driving them around on a hot day without turning on the air conditioner. They’d enjoy the trip a lot more if we’d just flip the switch! So would we. What we need to do is give the Holy Spirit permission to operate in our lives. It’s a matter of asking, and then trusting. It’s also what we’ve been asked to do. Right before He ascended, Jesus told his followers to go to Jerusalem and wait to be baptized with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5), because when that happened they would receive the power they needed to carry the Gospel into the world. (Acts 1:8) Blessed John Paul II urged us to say “yes” to everything the Holy Spirit wants to give: “Open yourselves with docility to the gifts of the Holy Spirit! Receive with gratitude and obedience the charisms that the Spirit does not cease to offer! Do not forget that all charisms are given for the common good, that is, for the benefit of the whole Church!” If you’re not sure just how to say that “yes,” ask someone in the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and they’ll be glad to share their experience in that. It’s central to what the Renewal brings to the Church, but the Holy Spirit isn’t limited to charismatic prayer groups. He’ll gladly make himself at home in any willing heart! Get ready for that refreshing change in your life. As John Paul II also said, “Whenever the Spirit intervenes, He leaves people astonished. He brings about events of amazing newness; he radically changes persons and history.” That waterfall of the Spirit is closer than you think!

Repeal of death penalty meeting slated LAFAYETTE On September 10, 2011 Catholic leaders from across the state of Louisiana will come together for a one-day organizational meeting to work for a repeal of the death penalty. Sister Helen Prejean will be the featured speaker. Throughout the day, participants from Louisiana dioceses will learn about the Louisiana Catholics Committed to the Repeal of the Death Penalty (LCCRDP) campaign, engage with resources designed to help educate and organize Catholics around the Church’s teaching on this important issue, make diocesan plans of action, and nurture a state-wide Catholic network for alternatives to the death penalty.

St. John the Evangelist annual bazaar MERMENTAU The annual Fall Bazaar at St. John the Evangelist Church in

Mermentau will be held this year on September 17 and 18 in the parish hall located next door to the church. The event begins on Saturday with chicken and sausage gumbo served from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, a barbecue pork dinner will be served from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Entertainment includes a silent auction, raffles, sweet shop, green house, country store, concessions and Bingo with a spirited auction in between games. The bazaar is sponsored by the Ladies Altar Society of St. John the Evangelist Church.

CORRECTION

The photo in the August edition of the First Communions for the Hispanic Community was from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Church Point, not St. Jules, as the heading said. Also, the name of the catechist in the caption of the Confirmation photo (from St. Jules) should have said Angélica Malmberg, not Angélica Mendoza. Acadiana Catholic regrets the error.

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OBITUARIES

Howard Jacob Blessing, Jr. LAFAYETTE A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church in Lafayette for Howard J. Blessing, Jr. who died August 6, 2011. Mr. Blessingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Father Howard Blessing was main celebrant. He was born on June 7, 1922 in Texas City, Texas, and eventually moved with his family to Lake Charles. He will be remembered for his courage in facing the many challenges in his life; supporting a large family, surviving World War II as a young man, creating a new life after his wife of 56 years preceded him in death.

Sr. Rita Hardy, MSC OPELOUSAS A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated in the chapel at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home for Sister Rita Hardy, MSC, who died recently at Prompt Succor. Sister Rita, whose name in religion was Sister Mary Alfred, was born December 22, 1923 in Arnaudville. The eleventh of twelve children, Sister Rita was preceded in death by her father, Humene â&#x20AC;&#x153;Humanâ&#x20AC;? Hardy of Arnaudville and Adelaide Blaisia Pelafigue

Hardy of Beaucens, France. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Erminie Lormand and Marie Olivier; and eight brothers: Leon, Remi, Bruno, Samuel, Florent, Antoine, Remy and Abel Hardy. She is survived by one sister, Annie Calais, and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. She entered the Marianites of Holy Cross September 8, 1940, pronounced her first vows August 11, 1942 and her perpetual vows on August 11, 1945. After completing her degree in education from Our Lady of Holy Cross College in New Orleans, she was involved in elementary and high school education in New Orleans, Houma, Opelousas, Eunice, Arnaudville, Franklin, Ville Platte, and Lake Charles, Louisiana and in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She rendered community service at Our Lady of Holy Cross Convent in New Orleans, Louisiana; at Notre Dame de la Solitude in Le Mans, France; at Our Lady of Princeton Convent in Princeton, New Jersey; and in pastoral ministry at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing Home in Opelousas. Burial was in St. Landry Cemetery in Opelousas.

Lloyd Benoit, Sr. ARNAUDVILLE Mass of Christian Burial was offered in St. Francis Regis Cath-

olic Church in Arnaudville for Lloyd â&#x20AC;&#x153;Too Tooâ&#x20AC;? Benoit, Sr., 86, who passed away July 30, 2011 at J. Michael Morrow Nursing Home in Arnaudville. Interment will was in St. Francis Regis Cemetery. His son, Father Lloyd Francis Benoit, Jr., pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Franklin, was celebrant. Mr. Benoit was a native and lifelong resident of Arnaudville. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served in WWII. He was a member of the Veteran Foreign Wars Post 05153 in Arnaudville, and a parishioner of St. Francis Regis Church. Survivors include two sons, Father Lloyd Benoit, Jr. and Joseph A. Benoit, Henderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Annie Ruth Mayo, his parents, Joseph Benoit and the former Aimee Speyrer, and two brothers, Emile Maxim Benoit and Harry Benoit.

Dr. Jane Ellen Carstens LAFAYETTE A Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Jane Ellen Carstens, 89, was offered in Our Lady of Wisdom Church here. She died July 25 in a local hospital. Father F. Hampton Davis, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Peace, principal celebrant, was assisted by Father Bryce Sibley, pastor of Our Lady of Wisdom and Father Chester Arceneaux, rector of St. John Cathedral, as concelebrants. Dr. Carstens, a native of New Iberia, was a graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute, (now of ULL), earned her masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in library science from LSU and a doctorate in library science from Columbia University, New York. She served on many committees in organizations associated with her profession and her church. She was honored in 1986 as one of ULLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outstanding

alumni, as well as receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award. She was an active member of Our Lady of Wisdomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s congregation and received the Benemerenti (well merited) Papal medal in recognition of her activities associated with the church. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles J. Carstens and the former Marie Blanchet; her stepmother Marie Estorge Carstens; four sisters, one brother, several nephews. She is survived by one brotherin-law Frank Moran of Appleton, WI; nine nieces and four nephews, numerous grand and great grand nieces and nephews; and long time friends Dr. Doris Bentley and Mrs. Marie LaCaze. Interment was in St. Peter Cemetery in New Iberia.

Mary Alita Batiste LAFAYETTE A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated here at St. Paul Catholic Church for Mary Batiste, 54, the former Mary Banks died August 30, 2011 at her residence in Lafayette. Father Robert Seay, O.F.M. will be the celebrant. Ms. Batiste worked for the Diocese of Lafayette (Central Office) in the Office of Stewardship and Development from 1995-2011. She is survived by one son, Adam Batiste, III of Lafayette; two daughters, Ratisha Batiste (James Winters) of Lafayette, Adrienne (Wilbert) Cormier of Hanover, Maryland; her mother, Saluta Banks of New Roads, five brothers, Henry Banks, Jr., of Baton Rouge; Carl Banks of Fort Smith, Ark.; Tommy Banks of Humble, Tex.; Dwayne Banks, and Darryl Banks, both of Baton Rouge,; one sister, Pamela Rosette of Baton Rouge, one grandchild, Wilbert Cormier, Jr. of Hanover, Maryland and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Batiste, Jr. and her father, Henry Banks, Sr. Burial was in Gethsemane Gardens Cemetery.

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“I came so that all might have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) by Stephanie R. Martin LAFAYETTE The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has chosen “I came so that all might have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10) to serve as the theme of this year’s national Respect Life program. The program, which includes the recognition of Respect Life Month in October and the celebration of Respect Life Sunday on October 2, helps to serve as a time of renewal for all those involved in pro-life ministry. It also provides an opportunity to heighten awareness and educational efforts among the general public. Here in the Lafayette Diocese, the Office of Pro-Life Issues has already begun preparations to promote these and other prolife activities which take place throughout the year. Near the end of August, the office hosted its annual Respect Life Workshop for parish pro-life coordinators and representatives. Each year, this meeting allows director Karol Meynard and her assistant Trista Littell to touch base with the many volunteers who carry out the work of the pro-life ministry, and share with them the latest educational resources that are available. One such resource is the 20112012 Respect Life Program packet, which has been produced annually by the USCCB for the last 30 years. This year’s packet contains eight sample brochures from the new Life Matters series to address the pro-life topics of abortion, contraception, the death penalty, embryo research, end-oflife issues, reproductive technology, persons with disabilities, and marriage. A summary of these eight brochures is located on Page 26 of this issue, and they may also be viewed online at www. usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/respectlife-program. Each brochure is available in English and

Spanish, and is accessible as a PDF file. Ordering information is posted for those who wish to obtain hard copies for distribution. The Respect Life Program packet also contains a liturgy guide, featuring homily notes and intercessory prayers which may be used on Respect Life Sunday (October 2, 2011) and the Day of Prayer and Penance for Life (January 23, 2012). There is also a “Holy Hour for Life” based on the reflections of Blessed John

ministry. This year, for instance, Karol was pleased to share with the group that she and other prolife leaders from throughout the state will participate in a special conference on September 10 to discuss a five-year campaign aimed at repealing the death penalty in Louisiana. In addition to educating these leaders on the Louisiana Catholics Committed to the Repeal of the Death Penalty (LCCRDP) Campaign, the day will include a presentation from Sister Helen Prejean, a renowned

Paul II on the elderly. All parish representatives who attended the Lafayette Diocese’s Respect Life Workshop received their packets at the meeting, but the materials are also accessible through the website listed above. In addition to the distribution of the program packets prepared by the USCCB, the diocesansponsored meeting set the stage for Karol, Trista, and all the volunteers to collaborate and update one another on new local developments within the pro-life

advocate of the efforts to repeal. Recently, Ms. Meynard also conducted a pro-life presentation during the annual Bishop’s Services Appeal (BSA) Workshop & Ministry Fair. The event was sponsored by the diocese’s Office of Development and attended by clergy and parish BSA leaders, in order to keep them informed on the numerous programs and ministries which are made possible through the funds collected each year by the BSA campaign. As the director of the Office of Pro-

Life Issues, Ms. Meynard focused her presentation on various local pro-life activities which support the four cornerstones of the prolife ministry: public education, public policy, public prayer and worship, and pastoral services. Examples of public education endeavors include the annual promotion of the USCCB’s Respect Life Program, as well as the local Pro-Life Oratory Contest. The Office of Pro-Life Issues sponsors this contest every January in order to encourage high school juniors and seniors to research a specific pro-life issue and make an oral presentation to a panel of judges who then select the student with the best presentation to represent the Lafayette Diocese at the state competition later in the year. Changes in public policy are also encouraged through more than a dozen local pro-life rallies and marches which are held throughout the diocese every year during January. Last year, many representatives of the Lafayette Diocese also traveled to Baton Rouge to participate in the first annual Louisiana Life March in the state’s capital, just as many others from the area make their way to Washington, DC, each year to take part in the National March for Life. Prayer and worship is supported by Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, a group of volunteers who help to make and distribute pro-life rosaries and prayer cards. Lastly--though certainly not in importance--the Office of ProLife Issues reaches out to many through several healing ministries. This includes the distribution of prayer blankets, retreats such as Rachel’s Vineyard and Come to the Well, and support groups like Companions Along the Journey. For additional information, please contact the Office of Pro-Life Issues at (337) 2615607.

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Each January, several church parishes throughout the Lafayette Diocese erect white crosses on their front lawns to remind the community of the millions of lives that have been lost since the United States legalized abortion on January 22, 1973. Some parishes have even erected more permament memorials, such as this marble headstone at St. Edmond Church in Lafayette. Photo courtesty of www.diolaf.org

The group of volunteers known as “Our Lady’s R life rosaries and prepare them for distribution. E that provides special pro-life meditations. The g blankets, which have been blessed to offer physi Image is courtesty of an educational slide prese

“Come to the Well” is an annual, all-day retreat sponsored by the Office of Pro-Life Issues for death, infertility, miscarriage, illness, stillbirth, SIDS, adoption placement, abortion, or othe los is focused on conveying a message of hope and healing. Photo courtesy of the Office of Pro-

Post-abortion healing is a vital outreach of today’s pro-life ministry. Led by a core of volunteers who received their leadership training directly from the founders of Rachel’s Vineyard retreats, the Office of Pro-Life Issues is able to extend this healing to those in need. Image is courtesty of an educational slide presentation prepared by the Office of Pro-Life Issues.

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Pro-Life marches and rallies like the bi-annual Teurlings Walk for Life in Lafayette and last year’s 1st Annual Louisiana Life March in Baton Rouge are a peacefully demonstrative way in which everyone young and old can show the world that they support the works of the pro-life ministry. Photos courtesty of www.diolaf.org

“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!” Pope John Paul II

those who have suffered the the loss loss of of aa loved loved one one in in any any manner--through manner--throughsuicide, suicide,accidental accidental ss. The day, which includes includes several several small small group group sessions sessions which whichaddress addressspecific specifictypes typesofofloss, loss, -Life Issues.

“Companions Along the Journey represents a collaborative effort between the Lafayette Diocese’s Offices of Pro-Life Issues and Catholic Social Services. This bereavement support group offers a safe, non-judgemental environment for those who are grieving. Image is courtesty of an educational slide presentation prepared by the Office of Pro-Life Issues.

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USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities introduces the “Life Matters” brochure series as part of annual pro-life packets The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has introduced a new brochure series to assist in the educational efforts on eight pro-life issues. Samples of the “Life Matters” series are currently being distributed through the USCCB’s 2011-2012 Respect Life program packet. “For over 30 years, the ProLife Secretariat has prepared educational materials that are accurate, informative, up-to-date, and sometimes even inspiring,” said secretariat representative Susan Wills. “We also try to accommodate our short attention span culture by keeping the materials short, snappy, and illustrated with pictures.”

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES “Persons with Disabilities” refers to Blessed John Paul II’s letter The Gospel of Life, in which he wrote that “every human person--no matter how vulnerable or helpless. . . .is a being of inestimable worth created in the image and likeness of God.” The brochure also discusses the societal paradox in which so many unborn children are aborted once diagnosed with some disability, even as medical science continues to advance in its ability to treat and sometimes even cure them.

ABORTION

“Abortion” offers a condensed history of the controversial issue. It points out that even many of this country’s earliest feminists referred to abortion as “child murder” and “the ultimate exploitation of women.” It goes on to summarize the efforts to legalize abortion, and touches on the devastating effects those efforts have had. The brochure also mentions Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing ministry embraced by the Catholic Church, and encourages readers to visit www.hopeafterabortion.org to learn more about the ministry.

EMBRYO RESEARCH “Embryo Research” focuses on the ethical and moral dilemmas raised by this branch of medical research. The text makes reference to the 1947 Nuremberg Code, which outlines the ethical responsibilities in regards to human experimentation. The code was prompted by the often fatal experimentations to which the Nazis subjected many prisoners in WWII concentration camps.

LOVE AND MARRIAGE “Love and Marriage” discusses the unitive and procreative aspects of the relationship between a man and a woman. “Marriage is a blessing that God gave men

and women for the good of each other and the good of humanity. So essential is this blessing that Christ redeemed and elevated it to become one of the seven sacraments.” The brochure also recognizes that many young people today feel that the Church’s teachings on marriage are “old-fashioned and unrealistic” before going on to reference the damage that has resulted from abandoning those teachings, such as coming to treat one another as “objects” rather than forming relationships as God intended.

CONTRACEPTION “Contraception” offers a frank perspective on the risks and dangers associated with many forms of artificial contraception. The brochure points out that numerous studies show that the availability of such products has no effect in reducing the number of unplanned pregnancies or abortions. The hazardous side effects that contraceptives are known to produce in women are also discussed. TO THE END OF OUR DAYS “To the End of Our Days” touches upon the issues of euthanasia and assisted suicide. Once again drawing on Blessed John Paul II’s The Gospel of Life, the brochure reminds readers that “True ‘compassion’ leads to sharing another’s pain; it does not kill the person whose suffering we cannot bear.” REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY “Reproductive Technology” addresses this country’s “rush to manufacture life in a laboratory” and its consequences. It shares the story of Keri and Dan, who experienced emotional and financial hardships in their unsuccess-

ful attempts to conceive a child through in vitro fertilization.

THE DEATH PENALTY Lastly, “The Death Penalty” delves into the moral debate concerning the validity of the death sentence in dealing with criminals. The brochure reasons that such a harsh and final punishment deprives a human of his or her right to repent and reform, just as it contradicts the Gospel message of forgiveness. The text also suggests that “death is an all too simple solution for a much more complex set of problems we need to face as a society” and thus gives the illusion that by eliminating criminals through death, the problems and grievances of the actual crimes they committed are also resolved.

TO THE END OF OUR DAYS PDF copies of all eight brochures will soon be available online at www.usccb.org/prolife. They will be available in both English and Spanish, along with other printable materials from the 2011-2012 Respect Life program packet. All images used above are credited to the “Life Matters” series, as released by the USCCB.

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A Vacation with the Lord

Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, La. (337) 662-5410 www.ourladyoftheoaks.com

“Scooped Up” in the Embrace of God (Reprinted from October 2010) On July 31st, the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, I visited my godchild, who is 84 years old and a convert to the Catholic faith. She was recuperating from knee -replacement surgery and was in constant pain. We prayed together, and then I shared with her my great love for St. Ignatius and his noble work. He too had experienced painful suffering due to a cannonball shot to his legs and he came to know Jesus as he recuperated in the family castle in Loyola, Spain. Following this conversion experience Ignatius was transformed and began a new life as a true disciple of Christ. “St. Ignatius was a cripple, like us,” I reminded my godchild. “But God’s love transformed his pain into a path of service and love.” A few years ago, I experienced a profound conversion of my own heart during a dark time in my life. Ill family members, a demanding schedule, and orthopedic difficulties had made life a daily struggle. No doubt it was through God’s grace that I was working with a spiritual director and praying the Spiritual Exercises during this time. One day, during prayer, I had a deep experience of being, “scooped up by God’s love.” I found strength to meet my difficulties as my patience and love increased. When I related this very experience to my friend this day, she reached up, touched my arm and asked in a tender voice “Would you please pray for me to be scooped up by Our Lord and St. Ignatius?” I could think of no task that would make me happier than praying for my dear godchild and friend. Indeed, I am more convinced than ever that we are called to pray for one another every day. Since my meeting with her I have pondered my own sacred experience. My enlightenment was a subtle, yet deep understanding of my tremendous need of Our Lord, followed by an amazing change from unrelenting stress to deepening trust. A prevailing peace enveloped my consciousness -- a “Blessed Assurance” that I was God’s precious child! My encounter with God filled me with a Presence I had not known before, as I rested “like a weaned child on its mother’s lap.” (Ps 131, 2) No longer centered on my own suffering, I began to pray in a new way, that I would know Christ more deeply and follow him more closely. Through the work of St. Ignatius I had a taste of God’s glory that opened up a new path for my life. At Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House we offer the seeker an opportunity to be scooped up in God’s love. When the activities of the world are put aside for a bit, God can truly speak to our hearts. Consider scheduling a retreat in the near future. Susan LaHaye, LPC and Spiritual Director

Immaculate Conception Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with a Mass and day of prayer and reflection at Immaculate Conception Church in Washington. Father Albert Nunez, pastor, was celebrant and conducted the day’s event.

WASHINGTON, LA Immaculate Conception Church celebrated the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at a special Mass on August 15, 2011. Father Albert Nunez, pastor, was the celebrant for the Mass. In his homily he spoke of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and reminded us that she was human as we are, however, she was sinless. Her body and soul were assumed to the glory of heaven. Father Nunez also spoke of the devotion of the Acadians to the Blessed Mother and how she is considered the patron of the Acadians. Displays on hand were the American and Acadian flags and

banners. Following Mass, the parishioners and visitors participated in a morning of prayer. Included in the prayer meeting were the recitation of the Scriptural Rosary, the Litany of the Virgin Mary and the Magnificat. Also offered were the chaplet of Divine Mercy, hurricane prayer and prayers for the nation and Armed Forces throughout the world. Selected songs were led by the choir throughout the prayer meeting and concluded with the songs: Ave Maria and God Bless America. Prayer meetings are scheduled throughout the liturgical year.

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Office of Catholic Schools helps principals & faculty prepare for new school year LAFAYETTE The new school year is officially underway, with students and faculty alike having returned to their classrooms during the latter half of August. Before the Catholic schools of the Lafayette Diocese rang their bells to start the year, however, the Office of Catholic Schools hosted its annual Principals’ Mass at the Immaculata Chapel in Lafayette. Bishop Michael Jarrell celebrated the liturgy, with assistance from Father Jason Vidrine, pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Gueydan. In his homily, Bishop Jarrell took a moment to commend the principals for their dedication, commitment, and service to Catholic education. The Mass also provided an opportunity for Superintendent Anna Larriviere to introduce and welcome six new principals who will be serving their respective schools: Kim Adams (Hanson Memorial, Franklin), Dr. Edith White (Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lafay-

taught: Faith—not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God; Academics—which in Catholic schools are held to very high standards, to help each child reach his or her potential; and Service—the giving of one’s time and effort to help others, is taught both as an expression of faith and good citizenship.” To learn more about the celebration and significance of Catholic Schools Week, please visit www.ncea.org/news/CatholicSchoolsWeek.asp. During the annual Principals’ Mass with Bishop Michael Jarrell (center), Superintendent Anna Larriviere (far left) introduced six new principals. From left to right, they are Kim Adams (Hanson Memorial), Louis Cramer (Redemptorist Catholic), Mike Guilbeaux (Vermilion Catholic), Dr. Edith White (Immaculate Heart of Mary), Kimberly Gothreaux (Sts. Leo-Seton), Carol Boudreaux (Schools of the Sacred Heart)

ette), Louis Cramer (Redemptorist Catholic, Crowley), Mike Guilbeaux (Vermilion Catholic, Abbeville), Kimberly Gothreaux (Sts. Leo-Seton, Lafayette), and Carol Boudreaux (Schools of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau). In further preparation for the

2011-2012 school year, Assistant Superintendents Margo Croft and Dr. Nancy Ehret provided in-services for the new teachers in the diocese. A leadership institute was also provided for administrative teams. Approximately midway through the school year, Catholic schools in the Lafayette Diocese will also proudly celebrate Catholic Schools Week (January 29-February 5). Catholic Schools Week is promoted by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA), and this year’s theme of “Faith, Academics, Service” focuses on three priorities that Catholic schools utilize to make them stand out from other educational institutes. According to the NCEA website, “Children are

Notre Dame School chili cook-off CROWLEY Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish will hold its 7th annual Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the homecoming parade on the school’s campus. Honor classes for homecoming 2011 are the classes of 1972, 1982, 1992 and 2002. All alumni classes, civic organizations, area businesses, and school supporters are invited to participate by sponsoring teams and/or purchasing tickets. Awards will be presented in various categories and no entry fee is required. For information call the development office at 783-7143 or download entry forms at ndpios. com.

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“Big” Guillory presented with Bishop’s Medal for service to church MAMOU In a letter dated August 9, Father Mark F. Melançon, pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church wrote to Bishop Michael Jarrell about one of his parishioners: Albert “Big” Guillory. “Big” Guillory is one of the adult altar servers who faithfully serve almost every weekday Mass as altar server and sacristan. He also sets up and serves for many of the funerals. He is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. In addition to his faithful service at the Eucharistic Liturgy his worship of the Lord continues in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel here. In addition to his scheduled hours, he regularly serves as a substitute for others, which results in many hours spent in the Adoration Chapel every week. Father Melançon’s letter continues: “In my first year as pastor here, Guillory’s constancy has been incredibly comforting to me personally during this time of transition. I have also been personally inspired by his extraordinary humility. He is a simple man, a quiet man. His

Father Mark F. Melançon presents Albert “Big” Guillory, left, with the Bishop’s Medal for Service. Also pictured is his wife Mrs. Gracie Guillory.

nickname is ‘Big,’ which is what almost everyone calls him. I assume this nickname is a sarcastic reference to his short stature and perhaps his unassuming personality. Nevertheless I feel this nickname is perfectly appropriate because of the stature he holds in this faith community. He deservedly holds the respect of everyone who knows of his service to this parish, including me.” Father Melançon concluded his letter to the bishop by formally requesting that Albert “Big” Guillory be rewarded with the Bishop’s Medal for Service.

In his response, Bishop Jarrell wrote to Guillory: “I am very grateful for your devoted service to your Church and to your community… Your encouragement to the pastor and others who serve the Church is immeasurable. Your dedication is commendable and I gladly award you with the Bishop’s Medal and Certificate.” Father Melançon presented the Bishop’s Medal to “Big” at the 10:00 a.m. High Mass at St. Ann on Sunday, August 21. Immediately following Mass, his family and fellow parishioners hosted a reception in his honor at the parish hall.

Holy Spirit Sisters host “Come and See” weekend SAN ANTONIO Have you ever wondered what life in a convent is like and how sisters live, work, and spread the Gospel? The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate are presenting an opportunity for young women to

get an inside look at their lives in the convent. The Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate live and work among the people to whom they have ministered since their founding in 1893. These ministries are in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Mexico and Zambia, Africa. In an effort to increase vocations to the religious life and to their community, the Sisters are hosting a “Come and See” event at the motherhouse, 300 Yucca Street, San Antonio, October 21 through 23, 2011, to give discerning women, ages 18 - 45) an opportunity to experience life in a convent situation. During the weekend, participants will experience community prayer, small group sharing, discernment themes, personal reflection, an Emmaus Walk, recreation, meals, and other activities with the sisters. Registration on-line is available on the website www.shsp. org (under “What’s New?”) or contact Sister Gabriel at (210) 533-5149 or at sghession@hotmail.com

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Seminarians welcomed at supper

Incomplete Seminary Burses Your Contributions Help Educate Future Priests DAVID ROZAS is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rozas. He is in his first college year at St. Joseph Seminary College, St. Benedict, La. He is sponsored by St. Peter Church, Carencro.

The Lafayette Serra Club recently sponsored a supper for seminarians and priests. Among the seminarians enjoying the occasion were, from left, Michael Richard, Jessie Davis, Max Harrington, Michael deBlanc, Payton Bourque, Alex Hebert and David Rozas.

By Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE New and returning seminarians were welcomed at a supper co-sponsored by the diocesan Vocation office and the Lafayette Serra Club. Many of these young men who are studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Lafayette, have spent the summer in pastoral assignments at area church parishes or making special studies related to the priesthood. Some are just about to begin their studies. Bishop Michael Jarrell offered the opening prayer and words of welcome. He thanked the Serra Club for its support of vocations in so many ways. Dr. “Mo” Rausch, who presided, also offered words of welcome and introduced Father Kevin Bordelon,

new director of Vocations and Seminarians. Father Bordelon announced the good news, we have a total of 31 seminarians! The sevennew seminarians include several who are just out of high school. Father Bordelon called on all the seminarians to introduce themselves, to those present. The seminarians gathered August 8-10 for a retreat/seminar at Our Lady of the Oaks, Grand Coteau. The program included Mass with Bishop Jarrell and talks by Father Bordelon. Priests were invited to this event and those in attendance including Bishop Jarrell were Father Bordelon, Msgr. Jeff DeBlanc, Fathers Steve LeBlanc, Mark LeDoux, and Bill Melancon.

GARRETT SAVOIE, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Savoie, is in his Third Theology Year at Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans. He is sponsored by the Church of the Assumption, Mire. REV. MR. WILLIAM SCHAMBOUGH is the son of Mr. Robert Schambough and the late Mrs. Schambough. He is in Fourth Theology ant Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, and is sponsored by St. Anthony Church, Eunice. BRO. BRIAN WEBRE is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Webre. He is in his second Theology year at St. Philip Neri, Canada, and is sponsored by the Community of Jesus Crucified, Lafayette TRAVIS ABADIE, the son of Mr. Jules Abadie, and Mrs. Sharon Hubacher is in his third Theology year at Notre Dame Seminary, New Orleans. He is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Lafayette.

Photos by Paul Kieu

(Photo of Garrett Savoie by P.C. Piazza)

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Day of Reflection attracts over 150 participants LAFAYETTE Approximately 175 catechists and catechetical leaders from Catholic schools and parishes throughout the Lafayette Diocese recently gathered for a day of prayer sponsored by the Office of Christian Formation. The event, which was designed to encourage personal spiritual growth, featured Martha Gaynoe of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as its keynote speaker. Ms. Gaynoe was introduced by Ann Broussard, Director of the Office of Christian Formation, who also took a moment to remind those in attendance about the importance of early registration for such events. “More and more as we offer these events, registration fills up even before the deadline,” explained Ms. Broussard. With a speaker as engaging as Ms. Gaynoe, it is easy to understand why so many of the area’s catechists were so eager to attend. Martha Gaynoe is a relationship manager with the Southeast regional office of CRS, located in Atlanta, Georgia. As a Catholic convert, Ms. Gaynoe shared with the audience that her conversion was greatly influenced by her experiences as a teenager growing up in Alabama. During that time, she saw many Catholic priests and nuns joining in marches for integration and equality; in witnessing this, she realized that the Catholic Church is not an exclusive club. Its church parishes exist to serve everyone equally, not just those who belong to them. “God is the Father of 6.7 million people who share this planet,” Ms. Gaynoe reminded the crowd. “For me to say I’m Catholic, I have to think, speak, and pray globally.” Prior to her current position with CRS, Ms. Gaynoe worked as a Catholic school teacher for

Martha Gaynoe, a relationship manager with the Southeast regional office of Catholic Relief Services, recently presented her talk entitled “Living Your Faith Around the World” to catechists and catechetical leaders of the Lafayette Diocese. Photo by Stephanie R. Martin

13 years. In fact, she recalled that her very first experience in leading a mission trip was directly due to one of her students, who approached her with the request. “I told him it was not in my heart to do it, but if he prayed to God to change my heart, and if he researched where we should go and how we could raise the money to get there, I would do it,” Ms. Gaynoe said, and the next thing she knew, she was taking a group to Ecuador. “This has been one of the most exciting parts of my faith,” she confirmed, in reference to the time she has invested in talking to young people and encouraging them to participate in missionary work through the Catholic

Church. For information on future events as they are planned by the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Christian Formation, please visit the diocesan website at www. diolaf.org and select “Christian Formation” from the pull-down menu located under the OFFICES tab.

Third annual singles retreat scheduled for Oct. 1 LAFAYETTE “Eucharist: How He Loves Us” will be the theme of the 3rd annual Singles Retreat, to be held on October 1 at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. This special one-day retreat will begin at 8:30 a.m. and feature several speakers, personal witness testimonies, and table discussions. The sacrament of reconciliation will also be available to participants throughout the day, and the retreat will close with the celebration of Mass at 4:00 p.m. Registrations will be accepted at the door on the day of the retreat if space permits; however, pre-registration is encouraged. The cost is $10 per person, which includes the provision of lunch and snacks for the day. To register or to request further details, please contact Kelley Chapman with the Office of Marriage & Family Life Ministry at (337) 261-5653.

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17th annual Roberts Cove Germanfest ROBERTS COVE The 17th Annual Roberts Cove Germanfest will be held on the weekend of October 1-2 on the grounds of St. Leo IV Church in Roberts Cove. Activities are scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. on the Saturday, and from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on the Sunday. All are invited to attend this kid-friendly festival, which will feature many free games and activities. The fest allows the community of Roberts Cove to showcase its German culture and heritage. This includes German foods such as sausage, potatoes, and sauerkraut, as well as cultural activities such as folklore, music, and dancing. Other attractions will include an antique tractor club display and demonstrations of old-time blacksmith skills by the Blacksmith Association. All guests will also be encouraged to visit the gift shop for hand-crafted gifts, German hats, pins, t-shirts, cookbooks, aprons, steins, and more. Additional information on Roberts Cove Germanfest may be

found online at www.robertscovegermanfest.com.

Legion of Mary hosts Mass of Anointing

‘Building the City of God: Catholic Perspectives on Life in Louisiana’ BATON ROUGE The St. Joseph Spirituality Center in Baton Rouge will present a program titled “Building the City of God: Catholic Perspectives on Life in Louisiana” on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Presenter for the session will be Father Fred Kammer, S.J. The program will be given in the St. Joseph’s Academy dining hall, 3080 Kleinert Ave., Baton Rouge. In this morning of reflection together participants will look at the 2009 Human Development report on Louisiana and its implications for living an integral and responsible Christian life. There will also be reflections on principles of Catholic Social teaching to see how they might be applied. To register for this program please call the St. Joseph Spirituality Center at 225-383-3349.

At Notre Dame Church in St. Martinville, the Legion of Mary recently hosted the Mass of Annointing. Those in attendance included (L/R) Nellie Clement, Dorothy Francis, Irene Bernard, Lucy Savoy, Marion Francis (Legion president), Minola Ned, Ruth Clement, and Anna Marshall. Photo submitted by Winfield Ledet

Eunice Lay Carmelites celebrate

Msgr. Jeff DeBlanc (center) recently celebrated a special Mass and ceremony for the lay Carmelite community of St. Teresa of Avila in Eunice. During the ceremony, Barbara James (far left), who was previously received into the community, was given her scapular, while Deborah Donatto (2nd from left) made her final professional promises. Additionally, Gloria Bergeron (far right) and Clara Smith (2nd from right) were received and given their scapulars. Photo submitted by Deborah Donatto

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New Roman Missal includes 17 additions to Proper of Saints WASHINGTON (CNS) Along with the more noticeable changes taking place in the third edition of the Roman Missal come more subtle ones, like the addition of 17 saints on the U.S. calendar. The Proper of Saints is part of the missal that identifies the calendar of saints’ days and lists prayers for each day. It is approved by the Vatican, but the bishops of each country can modify it to better serve their people. Some of the new names have been on the U.S. calendar before, but are only now appearing in the edition for the universal church. At the local level, priests may choose not to observe all of the new remembrance days in their parish. Joining the Proper of Saints are canonized men and women from all walks of life, such as St. Rita of Cascia, a wife, mother, widow and nun who conformed herself to the crucified Christ, and St. Lawrence (Lorenzo) Ruiz, a father and husband who spread the Gospel through the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan with his com-

2011 Bishop’s dinner on Scouting Youth Ministry highlights positive aspects of Scouting

panions. Other saints added include St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, a virgin and martyr born Edith Stein, who converted to Catholicism from Judaism, entered the Carmelite order and died in Auschwitz in 1942, and St. Apollinaris, the bishop of Ravenna, Italy, who was martyred in the second century.

Bishop Michael Jarrell spoke on the importance of Scouting in his formative years.

St. Rita of Cascia is depicted in an icon by by Father William Hart McNichols. The image shows the wound she had on her forehead, a mortification she said was caused by Christ’s crown of thorns. She is remembered for her deep devotion and her care of sick nuns. (CNS photo/courtesy of St. Andrei Rublev Icons)

LAFAYETTE The 2011 Bishop’s Dinner on Scouting Youth Ministry was held recently at Immaculata Center, hosted by Bishop Michael Jarrell. Guests included state and district leadership from Knights of Columbus, Knights of Peter Claver and diocesan parish pastors and youth ministry delegates. The event was organized by the Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Guests were introduced to the many facets of Catholic Scouting available with BSA youth programs from first grade to young adult life to build values, character and leadership for the future of the diocese. The event began with a prayer by Eagle Scout, Father Kenneth Domingue, associate chaplain of the Catholic Committee on Scouting. Bishop Jarrell spoke on the positive influence of Catholic scouting in the Diocese of Lafayette, himself a Scout in his formation years. Bob Clements, lay

chairman of the Diocesan Catholic Committee served as master of ceremonies and introduced key speakers from the the Evangeline Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Guests included Gary McGoffin, president of the BSA Council; Art Hawkins, BSA executive Scout; and Elvin Manges, BSA field director. The theme of the gathering was “The Harvest is great. But the laborers are few.” Each table was decorated with a centerpiece prepared by Great Harvest of Lafayette. The Catholic Committee on Scouting serves both the diocese and Evangeline Area Boy Scouts in offering religious emblems to Scouts; training adult Scout counselors; providing an annual Scout retreat; sponsoring a mature Catholic Seminarian as chaplain at the annual BSA summer camp; and scheduling priests for the celebration of the Mass at major BSA functions. For more information of the Lafayette Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, contact at www.cathcomm.net , or e-mail at cathcomm@bellsouth.net.

‘A thousand years of enjoying human glory is not worth even an hour spent sweetly communing with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.’

–St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Feast Day: Sept. 23)

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Franklin native ordained for Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska

FRANKLIN A Mass of Thanksgiving was recently celebrated at the Church of the Assumption in Franklin by Father Clint Landry, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska. Father Landry was born in Franklin, the only child of Bobby Landry from Franklin and the former Miss Daisy Faulk from Jeanerette. The family lived in Franklin during Father Landry’s early childhood before moving to Lafayette and then New Orleans. Father Landry graduated with a BA degree from Loyola University in New Orleans in 1981. After graduating, he began a career as a middle school language arts teacher. During those years as a teacher, his interest in religious life grew slowly. In 2002, he left his teaching career to become a Benedictine monk at St. Joseph Abbey in Covington. Within a few years, he began studies to become a priest for St. Joseph Abbey. While serving as a driver for Archbishop Phillip Hannan of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Father Landry felt personally called to help rebuild the church. A few years after the hurricane, he made a thirty day retreat in Alaska and learned of a dire need for priests there. He then moved to serve the Diocese of Fairbanks

Court Sacré Couer #2572 members are picured above with its chaplain, Father Gregory Cormier, seated, center.

Father Clint Landry, center, is pictured with his parents, Daisy, left, and Bobby Landry.

where he became a missionary for the remote villages of the Arctic. On June 10, 2011, Father Landry was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Fairbanks. He had previously earned an MA degree from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans in 2006 and this spring completed his classes in formation to the priesthood at Sacred Heart School of Theology in Hales Corners, Wisconsin. The Mass of Thanksgiving was concelebrated by Father Lloyd Benoit, pastor of the Church of the Assumption in Franklin and Father Charles Langlois, pastor of St. Peter’s Church in New Iberia.

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Court Sacré Coeur #2572 celebrates annual Mass

BALDWIN The Catholic daughters of the Americas, Court Sacré Coeur 2572, held its annual Mass on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Celebrant for the Mass was the court’s chaplain, Father Gregory Cormier. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of

human rights and dignity for all. The court meets on the first Thursday of the month in Legros Hall in Baldwin. All Catholic women 18 years of age and older are invited to join.

‘Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.’ —Saint Augustine

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Chapel of the Resurrection is decicated at Whiteville

Pope Benedict XVI arrives to celebrate the final Mass of World Youth Day at Cuatro Vientos airfield in Madrid Aug. 21. CNS photo/Paul Haring

New faculty and staff appointments at Redemptorist Catholic

Dedication of the rebuilt Chapel of the Resurrection at Whiteville was celebrated with a Mass and consecration of the altar by Bishop Michael Jarrell recently. The chapel was destroyed on Christmas Eve, 2009 by a tornado. Participating in the rededication, pictured above are, fropm the left, Father William Blanda, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church, Abbeville and diocesan master of ceremonies; seminarians Matt Hebert, Rene Pellessier, and Michael Richard. Father Michael Guidry, pastor, is pictured at right.

Daughter Counselors/Joint Committee with Commanders. The Knights of Peter Claver/ Ladies Auxiliary Court #8 received several awards at the convention.

House of Discernment dedicated Redemptorist Catholic School in Crowley welcomed seven new faculty and staff members for the start of the 2011-2012 school year. Pictured with the school prinicipal, Louis Cramer, and pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Father Matthew Higginbotham, are Virginia Bertrand (4th grade teacher), Michelle Harrelson (5th grade teacher), Kristy Olivier (physical education/religion teacher), Jessica Abshire (preK teacher), Jennifer Meche (pre-K aide), Sheila Papuzynski (religion teacher), and Stephanie Semmes (first grade teacher). Photo furnished by Redemptorist Catholic School

Knights of Peter Claver/Ladies Auxiliary Court #8 attend national convention OPELOUSAS Fourteen members of the Knights of Peter Claver/Ladies Auxiliary Court #8 of Holy Ghost Catholic Church recently travelled to Los Angeles to attend the 96th National Convention of the Knights of Peter Claver. Attendees were, Ladies Catherine Hayes, Marian Wesley, Dorothy Lastrappes, Cynthia Singleton, Elizabeth Hayes, Mary Ann Broussard, Cecilia Dautrive, Shirley Payne, Angela Beverly, Theresa Frank, Charlene R. James, Joyce Richard, Vice Grand Lady

Regina Tatum, and Grand Lady Elinor Nacoste-Eaglin. The convention offered an opportunity for Clavers from all parts of the United States to come together for business, to deliberate new by-laws, to bond together spiritually and socially, to renew old acquaintances and make new ones, all in the spirit of Claverism. The message of the convention was “to teach the young” in order for Claverism to survive. The following ladies were elected to serve on national committees: Grand Lady Elinor Nacoste-Eaglin, credential committee; Lady Charlene R. James, Resolution C; Good for the Order Committee; Lady Marian Wesley, Health Fair Committee; Lady Theresa Frank, Save the Children and Lady Elizabeth Hayes, Junior

LAKE CHARLES Vianney House, former faculty residence for St. Louis High school here, has been renovated and dedicated as a house of discernment for men considering a vocation to the priesthood. Bishop Glen John Provost officiated at the dedication program which included blessing of a life-size statue of St. John Vianney, patron of priests. Major donors for the renovation include the Serra Club of Lake Charles, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Stine and the Linzay Lawrence family. They are recognized on plaques in the living room. Three men are beginning a program of prayer and discernment in consideration of a call to the priesthood. Father Nathan Long is director of Vianney House. Two young men ordained to the priesthood in June for the diocese were John Huckaby and Jeffrey Starkovich. Huckaby has been assigned as parochial vicar at our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, Lake Charles, and Starkovich as parochial vicar at Our Lady Help of Christians Church,

Jennings. Ordained as a transitional deacon by Bishop Provost was Bryan Thompson who has returned to his studies at the Pontifical College Josephinum,, Columbus, Ohio. Helping support vocation work in the diocese is the Bishop’s Golf Classic scheduled for Friday, October 7 at the Lake Charles Country Club. Lunch will be provided by O’Charley’s, and food on the course by Iberia Bank. For more information, call Larry DeRoussel, 337-794-8339.

Pope tells young to build on their faith, share it with the world

MADRID (CNS) Pope Benedict XVI saw that 1.4 million young people could be buffeted by gusty winds and drenched by a driving rain and still fall silently to their knees to adore the Eucharist. At the final Mass closing World Youth Day Aug. 21 in Madrid, the pope challenged the Catholic pilgrims to take that faith, make it grow and share it with the world. Hundreds of thousands of young people from around the world spent the night on the open field, praying, singing and perhaps trying to snatch a few hours’ sleep. But they were up, ready and rowdy when the pope arrived for the morning Mass. The pope noticed. In his homily, he said, the vision of that sea of happy souls “fills my heart with joy.”

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Many are called, few are chosen – meet our new seminarians By Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE Brief interviews of new seminarians, studying for the priesthood for the Diocese of Lafayette indicate several recent high school graduates and others who have already attended some college. The following “thumbnail sketches’’ give a brief outline. DONALD DAVIS BERNARD is the from St. Pius X Parish. He is the son of Don Bernard and the former Lisa Credeur and is a graduate of John Paul II Academy. He says he was attracted to the priesthood by the example of reverent priests and his fervor for the faith. He was especially influenced and encouraged by his father and Msgr. Richard Mouton as well as Dr. Kevin Roberts and Travis Abadie He wants to become a priest to work full-time for Christ and to spread happiness which entails acknowledgement of the truth. His parents are supportive and happy about his decision. He feels his love of history and the love of the liturgy complement his decision. PAYTON JADE BOURQUE is from Holy Cross Parish, Lafayette. He is the son of Jared Anthony Bourque and the former Simone Simon, and has two sisters. He is a graduate of St. Thomas More High School . He was attracted to the priesthood by the piety and devotion of the life along with experiencing Communion with Christ. He has a devotion to St. Joseph which also inspires a closeness to Christ. He received encouragement from his friends and older seminarians. He wants to become a priest to consecrate the Body and Blood of Christ and serve Him by serving others. He says his parents were initially reluctant but he feels God comforted them and filled them with pride. His love for literature has developed into an appreciation of Scripture and the teachings of the Church. BRANSON CAMBRE is from St. Pius X parish, the son of Rick Cambre and the former Sandra Allison. He has five brothers and seven sisters. He attended St. Pius Elementary School and is a graduate of Pope John Paul II Academy.

He was attracted to the priesthood by the example of his pastor and wanting to follow his example. He received support and encouragement from Msgr. Richard Mouton. He wants to become a priest to dedicate his life to Christ and provide spiritual support to those in need. His parents are excited that he is entering the priesthood and are very supportive. He likes music, helping people, philosophy and theology. He wants to do God’s will, whether it is the priesthood or marriage, but at this point he feels a strong calling to the priesthood. MATT HEBERT is from St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Abbeville and is the son of Joseph Hebert and the former Angie Menard. He has one brother and one sister. He has attended the University of Louisiana, Lafayette and Louisiana State University. He has a six-year contract with the Air Force Reserve. He was attracted to the priesthood because being raised in a very Catholic family, they were very friendly with the priests of the parish. He says he began to think about the priesthood in Middle School, and “I could never get rid of the thought, the Holy Spirit continued to knock at the door!” He was encouraged and influenced by his parents; his best friend John Duhon, Father William Blanda and Father Kevin Bordelon “and of course the Holy Trinity.” He wants to become a priest “to follow God’s will, to change people’s hearts, help people realize how important it is for us to find God in our human nature, to bring as many people to God as possible to obtain salvation.” His parents are very happy with his decision. He is naturally optimistic, loves the Pope, is motivated by Church history and the liturgy. He entered seminary in January 2011. QUINN HEBERT is a native of Broussard and is sponsored by Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette. He is the son of Eric Hebert and the former Trudy Dugas. He attended Westminister Christian Academy, was home schooled, Highland Baptist Christian School, and Pope John Paul II Academy. (Continued on page 42)

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Father Francis Geremia of the Marian Movement of Priests to conduct cenacle

St. Bernard School receives grant

2011-2012 BSA Leadership team introduced Continued from page 9

The late Father Stefano Gobbi, c.s., is pictured above, left, with Father Francis Geremia, c.c. Father Geremia will be conducting a cenacle of prayer at Our Lady Queen of Angels in Opelousas on October 20 2011.

LAFAYETTE Father Francis Geremia, c.s., national director of the Marian Movement of Priests, will be traveling throughout the U.S. in October 2011 to conduct cenacles of prayer. He is going in place of Father Stefano Gobbi, the worldwide promoter of the Marian Movement of Priests, who died on June 29, 2011. Father Francis will be in Opelousas on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Father Francis is a member of the Society of St. Charles (Scalabrini Fathers). He was ordained a priest in 1967, and has been assigned to pastoral ministry for the Italian immigrants in various parishes in the U.S. and Canada, including St. Peter’s in Syracuse, New York and Holy Ghost in Providence, Rhode Island. At present, he is the pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in St. Leonard, Quebec. He became a member of the Marian Movement

of Priests in 1976. From 19951998, he traveled extensively to forty-nine states in the U.S. to conduct prayer cenacles. The event will begin with the recitation of the Rosary, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass. During his homily, he will speak about the importance of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the formation of prayer cenacles. In this country alone, more than 5000 priests and deacons coming from every single diocese and religious order have enrolled as members since its establishment here in 1977. The total membership in the United States, including religious and laity now numbers close to 50,000. Thousands of prayer cenacles continue to meet regularly in parishes and homes. All are invited to attend. There is no admission charge. For more information, call Carmela Richard at 942-4129 or 9458855 or Sylvia Collins at 948-4595 or 945-6184.

Sts. Leo-Seton welcomes new students

St. Bernard School, Breaux Bridge has been awarded a grant from the Stuller Foundation. In the photo above, Scott Brazda, left, is shown presenting Ray Latiolais with a grant check for $25,000 from the Stuller Family Foundation to purchase technology units for each classroom.

VTEC training at Opelousas Catholic

tributing, the BSA donation envelopes found in an individual’s home or neighboring parish may also be used. New this year, individuals can now make donations to the campaign online at www.diolaf.org; they will need to select “Stewardship/Development” from the OFFICES tab located along the top of the home page, and then select “Bishop’s Services Appeal” under the Section Navigation box located in the upper right corner. The link for “Online Giving” will then appear. Donations to the BSA may also be made by contacting the Development Office at (337) 261-5604 or (337) 261-5641.

Several Opelousas Catholic faculty members who will be teaching high school seniors this year recently went through computer training in preparation for the launch of the school’s 1-on-1 tablet initiative for the senior class. This program has been titled VTEC (Viking Tablets Enchancing Communication). The teachers were trained using the new tablets in areas such as Google apps, curriculum development, online testing, blogs and security. Pictured instructing the group are Beth Hebert, O.C. Technology Coordinator; and Jared Cormier, IT Director. Photo furnished by Opelousas Catholic School

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Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School welcomed new students throughout school into the SLS family on their first day of school. SLS Service Crew members gave each new student a holy guardian angel medal to serve as a reminder that throughout their day they were not alone and always in the presence of God. Pictured delivering and receiving medals in junior high are, left to right: Devin Wild, Gabe Arnaud, Carrington Armont, Caitlyn Camel, Meghan Broussard and Faith Mayfield. Photo furnished by Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School

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Many are called, few are chosen – meet our new seminarians Continued from page 40

He was attracted to the priesthood through the example and encouragement of friends and “God’s grace in softening my heart to the idea.” Some of the people who encouraged his vocation included Father Bryce Sibley, Sister Pushponjelly, Director Kevin Roberts, Branson Cambre and Donald Bernard. He says he wants to become a priest to further God’s kingdom and “simply because that is where God seems to be leading me as of now.” His parents are supportive of his doing God’s will. His interests include reading, drawing and also he enjoys making movies. SAL ISTRE is a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Lafayette. He is the son of Linnea Istre and the former Alexandre Alcocer. He attended St. Thomas More High School, Lafayette and entered St. Joseph Minor Seminary in the fall of 2011. He says he has been attracted to the priesthood “ for as long as I can remember. My earliest memory was in my church parish on a Sunday morning, seeing the priest, and thinking ‘I want to be like him, I want to offer Mass.’ He was influenced and encouraged by “devout priests, his pastor Father Michael Russo and former pastor Msgr. (now Bishop) Glen John Provost,” his maternal grandmother Charlene Istre. “She was my biggest influence in my discernment of a vocation.” He wants to become a priest “to give myself in service to Christ and His Church. I want to counsel, to teach, to minister the sacraments to the faithful, and most especially to offer the Sacrifice of the Mass.” He says his parents are “most supportive.” He enjoys European history and art, he plays the piano and pipe organ and has studied both French and Spanish. JOHN MILLER’S hometown is Eunice and he is a member of St. Landry Church, Opelousas. He is the son of Joseph Miller and the former Jeanette Berzas. He has two sisters and two brothers. He attended St. Mary’s School in Goldsboro, NC; Glendale Elementary, Eunice; Sacred Heart elementary, Ville Platte ,

Miller Academy and was home schooled in Eunice. He was attracted to the priesthood because he has always admired the priests and the altar servers and “longed to be one of them.” He has been encouraged by his family who taught him the faith and encouraged him to discern God’s call. He has also received encouragement from parish priests. He wants to become a priest because “that is what God is calling me to be. I want to teach and bring Christ to others, especially through the sacraments.” He says his parents are very supportive, whatever his decision. His special interests include music and he loves to sing. “I love the faith I have been given and wish to spread this knowledge to others. I believe it is every man’s duty to discern his call to the priesthood before marriage. If that is not what God is calling him to be, he has lost nothing and has peace of mind,” he says. DAVID ROZAS is from St. Peter’s Parish, Carencro, the son of Kent Rozas and the former Margaret Vidrine. He has one brother. He has attended the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. He has been attracted to the priesthood because of a desire to be of service and involvement in people’s lives. He has been influenced and encouraged by Father Bill Melancon, Father Conley Bertrand, and his devout family. He wants to become a priest to bring people to Christ and to bring Christ to the people, especially “to let people know that they are loved.” His parents are proud that he wants to be a priest. His special interests are languages and culture. He enjoys working with young people of high school age.

Vermilion Catholic faculty and staff make retreat to New Orleans

To prepare for the coming school year, faculty and staff of Vermilion Catholic School in Abbeville recently traveled to New Orleans on retreat. They toured St. Louis Cathedral, attended Mass with Bishop Fabre of New Orleans, and also toured the Old Ursuline Convent. Photo submitted by Vermilion Catholic School

Notre Dame Rosary Group makes annual visit to Bay St. Louis

The rosary group of Notre Dame Church in St. Martinville recently made their annual trip to visit the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Augustine Seminary in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. During the trip, the group attended Mass and recited the rosary. Photo submitted by Winfield Ledet

Students welcomed back to Carencro Catholic School

St. Francis School to host annual skeet shoot

IOTA St. Francis Catholic School of Iota will host its eighth annual Skeet Shoot on Saturday, September 17, 2011. This event will be held at Cajun Elite Shooting Range in Evangeline, Louisiana. The top shooter will win an $800 gift certificate from Academy Sports. Other awards will also be given. Complimentary food and drinks for all participants will be furnished. To register or for more information, call St. Francis at 779-2527.

Father Mark Ledoux, newly assigned pastor of St. Peter’s Church and Carencro Catholic School, welcomed students back by celebrating the Eucharist. Mass concluded with Benediction. Father Ledoux led a procession around the school blessing classrooms and grounds. The procession ended in the on-campus chapel where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved.

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Catechetical Sunday to be celebrated nationally on Sept. 18 LAFAYETTE “Do This in Memory of Me” is the theme selected by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) for the nationwide celebration of Catechetical Sunday. This year, the day will be recognized on September 18. Catechtical Sunday is an opportunity for Catholic church parishes throughout the country to recognize those who serve as catechists within their communities. According to the USCCB website, it is, “. . .a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel.” Locally, many church parishes and Catholic schools will commemorate this day by commissioning their catechists to the ministry they have been called to fulfill. Please join the Lafayette Diocese’s Offices of Christian Formation and Catholic Schools in congratulating all those who have completed the following levels in the Catechist Certification process during the past year. A PRAYER FOR CATECHISTS O God, our heavenly Father, you have given us the gift of these catechists to be heralds of the Gospel to our parish family. We lift them up to you in thanksgiving and intercede for them concerning their hopes and needs. May we be attentive to the presence of your Word in them, a Word that lifts up and affirms, calls forth and challenges, is compassionate and consoles. We pray that our parish family will always be blessed with those who have responded to the call to share in Christ’s prophetic mission as catechists. May we too be open to the universal call to services that Christ addresses to all of his disciples, contributing our gifts to the communion of faith, the church. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. Copyright © 2011, United States Con ference of Catholic Bishops, Washing ton, D.C. All rights reserved. To order publication no. 7-178, visit usccbpub lishing.org or call 800-235-8722.

LEVEL I: QUIK START Kay G. Blanchard--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Jeanne Hagle--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Linda L. Horton--Catholic High, New Iberia John V. Listi--St. Thomas More HS, Lafayette Melanie Molbert--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia Letty B. Reed--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia

Dodie Carmichael--Our Lady of Fatima, Lafayette Marie Therese’ Doucet--Sacred Heart School, Ville Platte Jeanne Hagle--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Allison Hebert--St. Pius Elementary, Lafayette Linda L. Horton--Catholic High, New Iberia Melanie Molbert--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia Letty B. Reed--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia

A CATECHIST’S PRAYER Father of all families, you have called me to serve the family in truth and love as a catechist. May I be faithful to this call, rooted in your Word, and open to the gifts of the Holy Spirit. May I use these gifts, especially the gifts of faith, hope, and love, to serve the family as a witness to you, who are love and life and the source and destiny of all families. Let your Spirit enlighten my mind and strengthen my heart so that I can be a path of Christ’s love to families, especially those in need, the homebound and aged, the disabled and disheartened. Through the intercession of Mary and Joseph, I pray for the Church, the Bride of Christ, whose mission to build a civilization of love passes through the family. Amen. Copyright © 2010, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted to duplicate this work without adaptation for non-commercial use.

Mary Sonnier--Maltrait Memorial, Kaplan Pilar Cervantez--St. Pius X Church, Lafayette Melanie Gore--Holy Cross Church, Lafayette Susana Herrera--Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette Martha Loya-Garcia--St. Jules Church, Lafayette Paul Monier--Holy Cross Church, Lafayette Georgina Ocampo--Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette Erin Thomas--Holy Cross Church, Lafayette Joshua Thomas--Holy Cross Church, Lafayette Andrea Torres--Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette LEVEL II: BASIC CATECHIST Michelle Benson--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Christina M. Boudreaux-Sts. Leo-Seton Elem. Lafayette

Cristy N. Savoie--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Mary Sonnier--Maltrait Memorial, Kaplan Tim Souther--Our Lady of Fatima, Lafayette Angela L. Trahan--Maltrait Memorial, Kaplan Lesley Vines--Our Lady of Fatima, Lafayette LEVEL III: INTERMEDIATE CATECHIST Michelle Benson--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Dodie Carmichael--Our Lady of Fatima, Lafayette Jeanne Hagle--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Allsion Hebert--St. Pius Elementary, Lafayette Melanie Molbert--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia Sr. Josita M. Ogaldez--Immaculate Heart of Mary, Lafayette

Letty B. Reed--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia Cristy N. Savoie--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Eileen Boudoin--St. Mary Magdalen Church, Abbeville LEVEL IV: CATECHIST Michelle Benson--St. Cecilia Elementary, Broussard Amy A. Borel--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia Allison Hebert--St. Pius Elementary, Lafayette Melanie Molbert--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia LEVEL V: ADVANCED CATECHIST Amy A. Borel--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia Anne-Christian Heinen--Sacred Heart School, Ville Platte Melanie Molbert--St. Edward Elementary, New Iberia

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Faye Drobnic icons on display at Cathedral Museum

The icon on the left is called “The Unity of the Church,” and it portrays Peter and Paul at the Council of Jerusalem (Acts 15). The small icon is the Korsun Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin and the Christ Child. The center icon is called a deisis: Jesus is in the center, with the Virgin on his right and John the Baptist on his left. The next icon to the right is the Hodegetria Mother of God: The Virgin is holding Christ Emmanuel and presenting him to the world. The Christ Child is holding a scroll, symbolizing his mission to teach. On the far right is St. John the Evangelist, holding an open gospel book. The book contains the words of the beginning of the gospel of John: “In the beginning was the Word….” John’s hand is over his mouth, signifying that the words he wrote were not from his mouth but from the mouth of God.

The Holy Veil, sometimes called the Mandylion, is one of the oldest types of icons of Christ. Some scholars and iconologists believe that icons of the face of Jesus are rooted in the image on the Shroud of Turin, the alleged burial cloth of Jesus.

LAFAYETTE Lafayette iconographer Faye Drobnic has a number of her icons on exhibit in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Museum in the Cathedral Center. The icons will be on display until September 30, 2011. Ms. Drobnic works within strict parameters of this centuries-old style. Icons are considered “the visual Word of God,” or “Windows into Heaven.” The Museum and Gift Shop is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. On Fridays the museum and gift shop are open from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. To schedule a tour, please call (337) 2321322.

The icon below is the Annunciation. The angel Gabriel appears to Mary to announce that she is to be the mother of God, the “Theotokos,” or “God-Bearer.”

In Byzantine iconography Christ and the apostles are dressed in the garb of the ancient Greek philosophers rather than the clothing of Jewish peasants. This stylization of their garment is an indication both of wisdom and also of the Hellenic (Greek) roots of the early Christian Church.

In this icon, the Holy Prophet Elijah is seen sitting on a stone in front of the cave, with the stream of water running under his feet, gazing toward the raven bringing him bread

For more information about Acadiana Catholic, please email pbreaux@diolaf.org or call 337.235.7704.

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