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July 2011

Volume 27

Number 7

On eve of Pentecost – ordination rite emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit By Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE Ordinations to the priesthood took place in the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on the eve of Pentecost, Saturday, June 11. Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette, in ordaining four young men ,emphasized the role of the Holy Spirit.

See special ordination section, pages 23 - 26 “The emphasis on the Holy Spirit reminds us,” Bishop Jarrell pointed out, “that the Spirit was sent upon the gathering of disciples, upon the assembly upon the Church.” Bishop Jarrell conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders on Nathan Comeaux, David Hebert, Johnathan Janise and Garrett McIntyre. Comeaux is from St. Marcellus Parish, Rynella; Hebert from St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville; Janise from Sacred Heart, Ville Platte, and McIntyre from St. Bernadette, Bayou Vista. In his homily, Bishop Jarrell recalled scriptural references from

the Old and New Testament in which the Spirit was invoked to strengthen and guide the disciples; “always there is emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit,” Bishop Jarrell said. “Remember that the Scriptures and Rite of Ordination itself emphasize the power of the Holy Spirit for two reasons. “First it is a reminder that ordained ministers need the power of the Holy Spirit,” he noted, “Nothing good happens without the Spirit on whom we depend utterly. We who minister in the Church need the Spirit in our daily work. We are but instruments of the great work of Jesus Christ. We give what we have, freely and joyfully, but success is a gift of the Spirit,” Bishop Jarrell pointed out. • “Secondly, the emphasis on the Holy Spirit reminds us that the Spirit was sent upon the gathering of disciples, upon the assembly, upon the Church. Priests, then, do not work alone, independent of their fellow priests, or independent of the diocesan bishop, who in turn does not exercise his office independent of the College of Bishops or the Head of the College, the

Fathers Johnathan Janise, second from the left, Garrett McIntyre, third from the left, Nathan Comeaux, third from the right and David Hebert, second from the right, were ordained to the priesthood for the diocese in ceremonies held June 11, 2011 in the Cathdral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. Pictured with the ordinandi are Father Kevin Bordelon, left, newly appointed director of the Office of Vocations; Bishop Michael Jarrell, center, and Father Aaron Melancon, right, outgoing director of the Office of Vocations. Photo by P.C. Piazza

Bishop of Rome,” the bishop continued. “The Spirit is given to the Church and in a unique way, to the ministerial priesthood.’ Bishop Jarrell said, “It is important that you stay connected with your fellow priests and with me. You minister (Continued on page 23)

St. Paul Church celebrates 100th anniversary

LAFAYETTE Bishop Michael Jarrell recently visited St. Paul Church in Lafayette, where he joined the current pastor, Father Robert Seay, OFM, in celebrating a special Mass in recognition of the parish’s 100th anniversary. Carved from the previously established parish of St. John the Evangelist in 1911, the establishment of St. Paul’s actually predates that of the Lafayette Diocese by seven years. The anniversary Mass celebrated on June 26, 2011 provided a way for parishioners to share with others just how far their church has “Come by Faith” in a century’s time. When the church of St. John the Evangelist was first established in

Inside this issue St. Joseph Diner marks first year at new location.........5 Benedictines to celebrate feast day...........................7 King’s Men meeting scheduled for July 19.......9 2011 courses for Aquinas Institute begin Aug. 1......10 Marriage Anniversary Mass scheduled for Sept. 11....16 New vocations director, assignments for newly ordained.........................21 Seminarians receive summer assignments on road to ordination...........27

During the recent celebration Mass in honor of St. Paul’s 100th anniversary, current pastor Father Robert Seay, OFM, assisted Bishop Michael Jarrell in extending a special blessing. Photo courtesy of the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry.

1821, it served both the white and negro populations in the surrounding area. Thus, the negro population did have a place where they could receive the sacraments and

otherwise practice their faith, but at the same time they were kept segregated from the white population by being designated to one (Continued on page 4)

Pentecost continues – seminars offered at Charismatic Conference ....28 Washington church plans approved by historic commission....................37

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St. Paul Church in celebrates 100th anniversary Continued from page 3

specific area inside the church. It wasn’t until 1910 that New Orleans Archbishop James Hubert Blenk requested that St. John’s pastor, Father William Teurlings, “find out the wishes and aspirations of the colored people” in regards to this arrangement. Father Teurlings’ memories of this have been recorded in One Mile an Hour: The Priestly Memories of Rt. Rev. Msgr. W.J. Teurlings, P.A., V.G., by Rosalind Foley. Upon discovering the negro Catholics desire to build and support their own church parish, Father Teurlings sought and received

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permission from Archbishop Blenk to proceed accordingly. It was under his guidance that land was acquired, for both St. Paul Church and its mission chapel of Our Lady of Good Hope, but in 1914 he made way for the Holy Ghost Fathers to operate the parish. They remained in the parish until 1980, when it was turned over to the Franciscan Friars. In addition to the church parish and mission chapel, the congregation of St. Paul’s has also supported Catholic education over the years. The first school, known as St. Joseph School, was opened in 1903, under the operation of the Sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Family. This school closed in 1912, but was followed by the establishment of the St. Paul School, which later became known as Holy Family Catholic School. The Sisters remained active in the school’s operation until the close of the 1998-99 school year, after which a lay staff took over. During the last 100 years, St. Paul Church has fostered no less than 25 parishioners who have gone on to dedicate themselves to re-

St. Paul’s current pastor, Father Robert Seay, OFM, joined the congregation in reflecting on the many accomplishments of the parish during the last century. Photo courtesy of the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry.

ligious life. This includes one bishop, four priests, and 20 religious sisters. The 100th Anniversary Mass of St. Paul Church will be featured as a “Mass of the Month” on Sunday, July 17. The Mass will be shown at 11:00 a.m. on KATC TV-3, and may also be accessed online through the Radio/TV Ministry section of the diocesan website, www.diolaf.org.

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Editor/Director Deacon Thomas R. Sommers (337) 261-5513 tsommers@diolaf.org Marketing Director Business Mgr / Advertising Director Patrick Breaux (337) 261-5518 or (337) 235-7704 pbreaux@diolaf.org / pat@breaux.com Staff Writer Stephanie R. Martin (337) 261-5512 smartin@diolaf.org Contributing Writer Kathleen Toups Theological Consultants Msgr. H.A. Larroque, J.C.D. Father Curtis Mallet, J.C.L. Vicars General The Diocese of Lafayette serves eight civil parishes with population of 331,000 Catholics. Published monthly. Deadline for news and advertising copy is noon of the 15th day of the month preceding publication. For renewal subscriptions, the name of your church parish and your address label (if available) are requested. The publisher and editor reserve the right to reject, omit or edit any article or letter submitted for publication. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette and/or the Acadiana Catholic cannot be held liable, or in any way responsible for the content of any advertisement printed in this paper.

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From the diocesan newspaper, June 14, 1962 — The imposition of hands, the most solemn part of the ordination ceremony, is shown as Bishop Maurice Schexnayder of Lafayette begins this part of the ceremony. The ordinandi are, from the left, Fathers Ralph Landry, New Iberia; Henry N. Quick, New Orleans; Austin Leger, Eunice and Robert Sibille, Sunset.

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St. Joseph Diner marks first year at new location

The new St. Joseph Diner was constructed in the historic Boustany building on the Lafayette Catholic Service Centers’ main campus, on the corner of St. John and Simcoe streets.

LAFAYETTE Lafayette Catholic Service Centers celebrated a milestone in its work of serving the poor of Acadiana with the one-year anniversary of the new St. Joseph Diner. A total of 101,478 meals have been prepared and served at the new location, since the doors opened one year ago on Saturday, May 29, 2010. The new Diner was constructed in the historic Boustany building on the Centers’ main campus, on the corner of St. John and Simcoe streets. The new 5,000 square foot facility was designed specifically to meet the needs of Diner patrons, donors and volunteers. The modern commercial kitchen and dignified sunlit dining room have allowed St.

Joseph Diner to meet the ever increasing need for services; and a large parking lot, lockers and a meeting room for volunteers have allowed for greater collaboration with donors, volunteers and community partners. St. Joseph Diner will continue to serve lunch 364 days a year, providing meals to the hungry of Acadiana. The Diner also provides daily breakfast and lunch meals to the residents of St. Joseph Shelter for Men and St. Michael Center for Veterans; meals five days a week to the homebound; distributes over 4,000 bread and commodity boxes annually to low-income seniors; and gives holiday food boxes to families for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

Tell the People on hiatus during July LAFAYETTE Viewers of the Lafayette Diocese’s weekly television program Tell the People are reminded that the show will be on hiatus during the month of July. Instead, the 11:00 a.m. time slot on KATC TV-3 will be filled with footage of local Catholic events which have been filmed and produced by the diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry. On Sunday, July 10, the feature will be this year’s Ordination to the Priesthood, which was held on Saturday, June 11 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. The 100th Anniversary Mass of St. Paul Church in Lafayette will air on July 17, and footage of the Carmelite nuns’ vows will air on July 24. Lastly, a Hurricane Protection Mass will be shown on July 31. Tell the People will return on Sunday, August 7, with Renee Ory, who will discuss the features of the improved diocesan website which was launched earlier this year. Other segments will include “What It Means to be Catholic” with Father Michael Champagne, CJ, and “Interview with the Bishop” with Bishop Michael Jarrell.

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Catholics Returning Home – A ministry of compassion and reconciliation LAFAYETTE “Catholics Returning Home (CRH)” is a six-session support program which assists Catholics in returning to the active practice of their faith. Holy Cross and St. Pius X Catholic churches will together be offering a six-session training program on Wednesdays beginning June 15 through July 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Church in the Wisdom meeting room in building “D”. Catholics Returning Home to this personal relationship with God through the Church is a challenging step for most people who have been inactive for any length of time. The program provides a welcoming venue for Catholics who have not been connected to a faith community where: u their stories of pain and hurt can be told u they can be helped to feel comfortable participating in the worshiping community u their concerns and questions can be met or directed to the appropriate people

This banner at St. Pius X Church in Lafayette annouinces the Catholics Returning Home program which will begin soon.

they feel accepted The program is a key tool for parishes in their planning for evangelization. Its simplicity, attractiveness and solid content have enabled parishes to be very effective in attracting inactive Catholics back to the Church. It’s practical, it’s workable and it’s effective. Designed as an entry point for returning Catholics, the emphasis in the sessions is about maku

ing them feel welcome, accepted and comfortable in rejoining the faith community and participating in its sacramental life. The program can be broken down by the following schedule: Week 1 - welcome, overview, sharing of stories Week 2 - returning Catholics – why do they leave? Why do they return? Discussion and sharing Week 3 - The Church today – changes since Vatican II

Week 4 - walking through the Mass Week 5 - Sacrament of Reconciliation Week 6 - not the end but the beginning – the Creed: what Catholics believe The CRH program is based on the book Inviting Catholics Home by Sally Mews and can be purchased through Liguori, www.liguori.com . The CRH website is www. catholicsreturninghome.org. CRH is recognized and approved by the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops). To register or for more information, please call Holy Cross church office at 984-9636 or John Schexnaildre, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator at 654-9671 or email: adultfaith@holycrosslafayette.com. Another number to call for information is the St. Pius X office at 232-4656 or Ashton Mouton, evangelization minister at 296-6713 or email: evangelization@stpiusxchurch. org.

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Benedictines to celebrate feast day

July 2011 Page 7 A reception will follow the Mass, and all are invited to attend. For further information, please contact the monastery at (337) 543-2237.

Charlene Richard Mass scheduled for Aug. 5

St. Benedict

PLAISANCE The monks at the Mother of Redeemer Monastery in Plaisance will celebrate the feast of St. Benedict with a special 6:00 p.m. Mass on Monday, July 11. In doing so, they will join other members of the Benedictine family around the world, and they invite their local Benedictine Oblates to participate with them as well.

RICHARD The Friends of Charlene Association would like to invite everyone to attend the annual Mass of Petition marking the 52nd anniversary of the death of Charlene Richard. The Mass will be held at St. Edward Church in Richard on Friday, August 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The celebrant will be Father Chuck Beierwaltes, CSsR, from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. A rosary will also be recited prior to the Mass, beginning at 4:45 p.m., and Deacon Reggie Bollich will also make a presentation regarding the Charlene Richard Mission House in Northern Thailand. Also before the Mass, those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and visit with Father Joseph Brennan inside St. Edward’s hall, where he will be signing copies of his book, My Name is Charlene. Those who are interested

may also visit a booth which will be set up in front of the church to display and sell crafts made by the children of the Sarnelli Hospice Orphanage of Thailand. A reception will immediately follow the Mass. For additional information regarding Charlene Richard, the 12year-old girl who many call “the little Cajun Saint,” please contact the Friends of Charlene at P.O. Box 91623, Lafayette, LA 705091623.

CDA priest appreciation luncheon LAFAYETTE Court Immaculata of the Catholic Daughters held its annual priest appreciation luncheon at a local restaurant. Clergy were honored and long-time members recognized at this 91st annual event. Special guests were Father Chester Arceneaux, pastor of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and court chaplain; Father Herb Bennerfield, spiritual advisor for the CDA for the Lafayette diocese and pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, Delcambre; seminarian Max Harrington who has

been assigned to the Cathedral for the summer; district deputy Thelma Lemaire. Regent Cheryl Luke presided. Father Arceneaux, who has been at the Cathedral less than a year, expressed appreciation for the welcome he has received and the enjoyment of working with all ages, from children at Cathedral-Carmel school to the elderly and shut-ins. Father Bennerfield also expressed appreciation for the good work the court accomplishes. A poem “Hands of Holy Orders” citing the good work of priests, was read by vice regent Jody Chastant. Financial secretary Dionne Parker made the presentations to long-time members as follows: longest active member Emily Lanoux; 67 year membership, Jeanne Domingue; 65 years, Kathleen Toups; 60 years, Aline Arceneaux, Sadie Scotola; 25 years, Elsie Berhorst , Anna Marie Chaisson, and Rose Druilhet. Perfect attendance Josephine Piccione and Cheryl Luke. Vocal selections were offered by Emily and Elizabeth Martin who also led the closing “God Bless America,” and was sung by all.

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DRE/CRE Training Day scheduled for July 23 LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Christian Formation will host its annual DRE/CRE Training Day on Saturday, July 23 at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. Sign-in for this event will begin at 8:30 a.m., so that the training may be held from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The fee for the day is $45 per person and includes lunch; an additional $5 fee will also apply to those who need to purchase a copy of the DRE Handbook. Those who already have a copy of the handbook should bring it with them for the day. This year’s presentations will cover a multitude of topics, such as: Alternative Catechetical Models; Creating a Handbook; Dealing with Frustrations (parents, absentee catechists, etc.); Dealing with Strangers (cyber stalkers, intruders, etc.); Discipline; Job Description; Meetings with Parents/Students; Record Keeping; Recruiting Volunteers; Resources & Polices; Safe En-

vironment; and Selecting Textbooks/Lesson Plans. The focus of the DRE/ CRE Training Day is to help new DRE’s and CRE’s start out in their new ministry, but all DRE’s and CRE’s are invited to attend. The day is considered Level VI: 15 credits, no hours, and also serves as an excellent opportunity for fellowship and building community. Due to the nature of the training and limited space, those who wish to participate are encouraged to register early. Registration forms may be obtained by contacting the Office of Christian Formation at (337) 261-5674, or by going online to www.diolaf. org; select “Christian Formation” under the OFFICES tab, and then select “Workshop Registration Information” from the Section Navigation box located to the right.

‘All the efforts of the human mind cannot exhaust the essence of a single fly.’

St. Bernard First Communion class participates in May Crowning

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Paul #1434 sponsored the May Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the grotto at St. Bernard Church in Breaux Bridge, Children who participated in their First Communion are: Mackenzie Bertrand, Cadee Dautreuil, Colleen Angelle, Annie Lyons, Samual Lyons, Bryce Stevens, Annie Cramer, Emma Dumatrait, Kennedi LaCombe and CDA Regent Kathleen “Tina” Landry. Photo provided by Catholic Daughters Court St. Paul #1434

50 years of service to the Ladies Altar Society recognized at St. Ann, Mamou

Thomas Aquinas

Father Chanh Nguyen, associate pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church, Mamou, presented and blessed Mrs. Euna Hollier of the Ladies Altar Society with a commemoration pendant of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the 50 years of committed and dedicated service to the Ladies Altar Society at the Mother’s Day weekend Vigil Mass recently. The Ladies Altar Society is a valued group of ladies who serve the church, sanctuary and sacristy and in other capacities as well. Photo ubmitted by Dianne Deculus.

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King’s Men meeting scheduled for July 19 LAFAYETTE A new men’s group called the King’s Men is forming here in the Lafayette Diocese, with its first meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 19. The group will gather from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the upper room of Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Student Center on the UL campus in Lafayette. All men

July 2011 Page 9 from the ages of 18 and older are invited to attend. The mission of the King’s Men states that, “Under Christ the King’s universal call to serve, we as men, pledge to unite and build up other men in the mold of leader, protector, and provider through: 1.) education on masculine spirituality, virtue, leadership, accountability, and mentorship, 2.) formation and accountability meetings which offer men an op-

La. Catholic Daughters hold convention

portunity to grow in virtue and accountability, 3.) healing from past sins and current behaviors as well as choices and attitudes about their male identity, and 4.) action through charitable protests which emphasize the message of true love in God’s plan for sex and marriage.” Additionally, the credo of the King’s Men sites humility, accountability, and sacramental grace as characteristics that can help men find freedom from sexual sin and addiction. The group encourages men to actively seek spiritual growth, and also offers support and challenges meant to help one another in all areas of life. For further information on the King’s Men, please contact Brother Nicolas Dupre at (337) 394-6550.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration established at De La Salle

The Louisiana State Catholic Daughters of the Americas recently held their 44th Biennial State Convention in Lake Charles. Pictured above from left to right are the 2011-2013 state officers: Joyce Stein of Vacherie, State Regent; Ellen Corbello of Iowa, First Vice State Regent; Pat Myers of Lake Charles, Second Vice State Regent; Barbara Michael of Baton Rouge, State Secretary; and Connie Dronette of Sulphur, State Treasurer.

LAFAYETTE As of July 1, Pope John Paul II Academy will open its Eucharistic Adoration Chapel in the main building at 1522 Carmel Drive in

Lafayette. The twenty-four hour Adoration Chapel, hosted by the Community of Jesus Crucified at Holy Rosary, will have a new home on the beautiful property at De La Salle. Persons who are interested in spending an hour with Jesus are asked to call the chapel coordinators and schedule a time. The daytime coordinator (for hours 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) is Brunella Cormier; she may be contacted at (337) 235-1876 or (337) 278-9535. The coordinator for night hours (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) is Cliff Hebert; he may be contacted at (337) 332-3320. The coordinators are hoping to get at least two committed adorers for each hour. Please consider helping to continue this powerful ministry of Eucharistic prayer in the Lafayette area.

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2011 courses for Aquinas Institute begin Aug. 1 LAFAYETTE Registration for the 2011 fall courses being offered through the Aquinas Institute will begin on August 1. New and current credit students may contact the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Christian Formation at (337) 261-5674 from August 1-5 to request a registration application; applications will be distributed according to space availability for the requested class. Audit students may contact the office from August 8-12, with the same registration procedure to apply. All registration will close at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 12. The cost is $250 per course for credit students, and $75 per course for audit students. The two courses being offered during the fall 2011 session are THE 340 Liturgy with Rev. William Blanda and THE 380 Church History with Dr. Kevin Roberts. THE 340 Liturgy (3 semester hrs.) will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:45 p.m. inside Knight Hall Auditorium at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Lafayette. Classes will begin

on September 8 and conclude on December 22, with the course to offer an in-depth study of biblical foundations and the theological shape of Catholic worship. Beginning with the theological concept of “liturgy” as participation in the Paschal Mystery of Christ and the life of the Trinity, the course will survey the shape of the liturgy in the Old Testament, New Testament, and current-day. Particular attention will be paid to the renewal of the liturgy inaugurated by the Second Vatican Council. THE 380 Church History (3 semester hrs.) will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:45 p.m. on the campus of Pope John Paul II Academy in Lafayette. Classes will begin on September 6 and continue through December 13, with the course to offer a general survey of events in the history of the Catholic Church from the first century to the present. Special emphasis will be given to the development of the Church’s teachings and practices, as well as the persons who shaped her history and the primary sources

that speak of that history. For additional information regarding the Aquinas Institute, please visit www.diolaf.org/aquinasinstitute.

July prayer intentions 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. July l Pope Benedict XVI July 2 Bishop Michael Jarrell July 3 Father Lambert Lein, SVD July 4 Father Martin Leonards July 5 Father James Liprie, OSB July 6 Father Thomas Madden, SJ July 7 Msgr. Charles Mallet July 8 Father Curtis Mallet, JCL, VG July 9 Father Jason Mangalath, SVD July 10 Father Wilson Matt July 11 Father Dismas Mauk, SVD July 12 Father Kenneth Mayne July 13 Father Neil McNeill July 14 Father Glenn Meaux, SOLT July 15 Father Aaron Melancon July 16 Father Bill Melancon July 17 Father Mark Melancon July 18 Msgr. Louis Melancon July 19 Father Jerry Mesley

July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30

Msgr. Paul Metrejean Father Henry Miller, SJ Father Charles Moffatt, SSJ Father Thomas Montelaro Father Michael Moody, SVD Father Randall Moreau Father Jason Mouton Msgr. Richard Mouton Father Jerome Neyrey, SJ Father James Nguyen Father Thomas Nguyen

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.

July Ordination Anniversaries

Msgr. Jefferson DeBlanc

July 1, 1977 Father Lawrence Abara July 8, 1978 Father James Brady July 8, 2006 Father Brian Taylor July 8, 2006, Father Jason Vidrine July 8, 2006 Father Cyprian Eze July 9, 1988 Father Richard Broussard July 15, 2000 Father Denis A. Osuagwu CMF July 15, 1989 Father Bryce Sibley July 15, 2000 Bishop Jude Speyrer July 25, 1953 Father Ferdinand S. Derrera SJ July 30, 1961 Father Francis W. Huete SJ July 31, 1982

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Pray for your deceased clergy:

Deacon James Oliver, July 18, 1998 Msgr. A.J. Vincent, July 19, 2005 Father Stanley P. Begnaud, July 24, 1985 Father Alfred Gaudet, July 24, 1989 Msgr. Joseph A. Lafleur, July 26, 1970 Msgr. Anthony F. Isenberg, July 27, 1954 Deacon Lloyd E. Barrios, July 28, 1994

Msgr. George J. Braquet, July 2, 1978 Father Leslie Prescott, July 9, 1998 Father Philip Brault, July 12, 1981 Father Joseph G. Vaillancourt, July 14, 1961 Father Jean B. LaChapelle, July 16, 1950 Bishop Harold Perry, July 17, 1991 Deacon John S. Guillet, July 18, 1986

Monday

Sunday

July 2011

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Tuesday

League of the Sacred Heart Apostleship of Prayer July general intention:

That Christians may contribute to alleviating the material and spiritual suffering of AIDS patients, especially in the poorest countries.

Mission intention:

For the religious who work in mission territories, that they may be witnesses of the joy of the Gospel and living signs of the love of Christ.

Wednesday

Thursday

For complete information on any event listed on this calendar, please see the diocesan website, www.diolaf.org, and click on “Home” in the upper left menu. Then click on “Calendar”. When the Calendar drops down, you may click on each individual event for further information.

Weekday

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

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

Weekday

Weekday Regional Pastoral Council Meeting, St. Nicholas Church, Lydia, 6:30 p.m.

Weekday

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

Friday

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Weekday

Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor

Saturday

The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Weekday

Weekday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Workshop for Deacons and Deacon Candidates: “The Revised Roman Missal” Immaculata Center Jul 17-23, 2011 RISE 2011—Rising in Service to Everyone, Camp Woodman, Abbeville

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Weekday 7:00 p.m. Vocation Holy Hour, St. Peter Church, New Iberia Dcn.Wade Broussard 337365-3780

Saint James, Apostle

Weekday

Saints Joakim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Weekday “Monthly Manna” Ecumenical Lunchtime Speaker Series, Forest Restaurant, Franklin, 11:00 a.m. $10 fee for meal./ Jul 20, 2011 to Sep 1, 2011 Registration for University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) online courses. Cycle 6 Courses scheduled 9/5-10/9, 2011 e-mail: vlcff@udayton.edu

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Saint Mary Magdalen

Weekday Saint Martha 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Day of July 29-31, 2011 Lafayette Prayer/Reflection for Catechists, Diocese Catholic Charismatic Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall) 40th Annual Conference “The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Us” Immaculata Center

Weekday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. DRE/ CRE Training Day, Immaculata Center

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Signs of growth By Bishop Michael Jarrell

Two months after the conclusion of our Catholics Come Home Program in the Diocese of Lafayette, the results of the effort are still being studied. Catholics Come Home consisted of a series of television ads inviting nonpracticing Catholics to return to the full practice of their faith. The program consisted of 750 ads on seven television stations covering the entire Diocese of Lafayette. Parishes were asked to take a head count during Mass on one weekend in February and then on a weekend in May. Parishes in the Diocese of Lafayette do not have a history of counting the number of parishioners who attend Mass on weekends, so it was difficult to establish a base from which to make comparisons. Nonetheless, it does not seem that there was a dramatic increase in Mass attendance as a result of Catholics Come Home. In previous years, several dioceses in the United States have reported such increases. Nonetheless, the response to the program has been uniformly positive and often enthusiastic. I have consulted with numerous groups and all have voiced a strong appreciation for this unique pastoral effort. Pastors

Same-sex marriage approval undermines families, New York bishops say

ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) Following passage of legislation to allow same-sex marriage in the state, the Catholic bishops of New York expressed concern

and others in the Diocese have shared numerous anecdotes of persons who have responded positively to the ads. At this time a survey of pastors is being conducted in order to do a more complete evaluation of the results of Catholics Come Home. One pastor noted: “We did experience one couple who came in for confession and inquired about coming back to church. They said it was definitely because of the television spots that they returned. The spots made them realize something was missing in their lives and were proud of their Catholic faith.” The television ads were produced by an organization called “Catholics Come Home.” Readers are invited to visit their website at catholicscomehome.org for more information and for a viewing of the ads themselves. I am grateful to the Pastoral Outreach Initiative Task Force, a group appointed by me to promote evangelization in the Diocese. The Task Force has also been instrumental in providing information to pastors concerning house to house visitation and other evangelization efforts. On another subject, it seems that the Diocese of Lafayette has entered a new phase of church construction. A few weeks ago, I was pleased to bless the new Resurrection Chapel in Whiteville. The previous structure was destroyed by a small but vicious tornado on Christmas Eve 2009. Whiteville is a mission of Saint Peter Catholic Church in Morrow. I extend congratulations to the people of Whiteville for their faith and dedication in the building of a new church. Also, I was pleased to bless the new Chapel of Agnes of Assisi at Our Lady of Lourdes Hos-

“that both marriage and family will be undermined by this tragic presumption of government.” In a June 24 statement, the heads of the state’s eight Catholic dioceses said they were “deeply disappointed and troubled” at approval of a bill that will “alter radically and forever humanity’s historic understanding of marriage.”

pital in Lafayette. The new hospital is a fine addition to the medical community in Lafayette. The beautiful chapel will serve the spiritual needs of staff, patients and their families for years to come. A new Saint Peter Catholic Church in Pine Prairie is under construction. I don’t know the date of completion, but I assume that sometime within the next year there will be a church blessing in Pine Prairie. In January 2001 a terrible fire destroyed the historic Immaculate Conception Church in Washington. The parish is working hard at this time to begin the construction of a new church, after which yet another church blessing will be in order. The same is true of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Lafayette, which suffered a fire on April 16, 2010. The Church was not destroyed, but extensive repairs are required. Construction of these two facilities should begin shortly. Finally, the parishioners of Saint Pius X Church in Lafayette are seriously considering the replacement of their current church which they have outgrown. A process of discernment is underway and the results will probably be announced shortly. In Catholic theology it is clear that the Church is made up of the people of God. Yet, the people of God have traditionally sought to build a fitting place of worship, a building in which the sacraments can be celebrated, especially Holy Mass. New church buildings are signs of growth and vitality. Good signs indeed.

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Marriage Anniversary Mass scheduled for Sept. 11 LAFAYETTE The Office of Marriage & Family Life Ministry will sponsor a diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass on Sunday, September 11, at St. Mary Church in Lafayette. The Mass is intended to honor those who are celebrating 25 or 40 years of marriage, and a reception will follow. Couples who register for the Mass will be recognized with a special certificate presented to them by Bishop Michael Jarrell, who will also celebrate the Mass. Registration will close on Friday, August 26. For more information, please contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life at (337) 261-5653, or visit the Marriage & Family Life section of the diocesan website at www.diolaf.org.

St. Pius Elementary accepting applications for holiday market LAFAYETTE St. Pius Elementary School in Lafayette has announced that ap-

plications are currently being accepted for the 3rd Annual “All Good Gifts” Holiday Market. The annual holiday shopping event— the proceeds of which benefit many projects of the school’s PTO—is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, December 9-10, at St. Pius Elementary School and Parish Life Center. “We’re excited about the growth of our show,” said Janice LeBlanc, co-chairman of the Holiday Market. “We’ve grown from 30 merchants in 2009 to 75 merchants in 2010. For the 2011 market, we’ll be able to accommodate 105 merchants.” Merchants may apply for a space at www.stpiuspto.com/holidaymarket.htm, or contact Ms. LeBlanc at stpiusholidaymarket@ gmail.com for further details. They may also write to: St. Pius Holiday Market, 205 East Bayou Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508. Merchandise at the St. Pius Holiday Market includes home decor, art, fine apparel and jewelry, custom monogrammed goods, children’s and men’s gifts, and gourmet foods. Area artisans and unique giftware are especially popular with the market’s patrons.

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LAFAYETTE The Office of Hispanic Ministry announced that Miss Cristina Luna Loya, graduated summa cum laude in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette recently. Cristina is the daughter of José Luna and Martha Loya, who are active members of the Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Leaders Council. Cristina is the third generation in her family to pursue a career in chemical engineering. “As parents, we feel very proud about Cristina’s graduation,”

said her father, José Luna. “We are pleased because Cristina has completed her time as a university student, during which we saw her dedicate countless hours to her schoolwork, and now she is beginning a new stage of her life where she can enjoy the fruit of her hard work.” He added: “We are all sure that a fundamental part of Cristina’s formation, one that made this achievement possible, was her formation as a Catholic, which took place these past five years in the Hispanic community of Lafayette.”

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Father Charles Soileau OPELOUSAS A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Father Charles Soileau, 82, a retired priest of the Diocese of Lake Charles at St. Landry Church, Opelousas. Msgr. Louis Melancon was celebrant with Father James Brady, pastor of St. Landry Church, concelebrating. He was born Nov. 10, 1928 in Washington, La. and studied at St. Joseph Seminary in St. Benedict, La., and did his Theological studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. Father Soileau was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Lafayette on June 8, 1957 at St. John Cathedral in Lafayette. Following his ordination, Father Soileau served as assistant pastor at St. Peter Catholic Church in New Iberia and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath. He was named pastor of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Grand Chenier in 1967, serving there until 1969 when he became pastor of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur. In 1974, he was transferred to St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice as pastor, serving there until late 1975 when he was named pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Oakdale. During that time, he also served as Dean of the Eunice Deanery. When the Diocese of Lake Charles was established in 1980, Father Soileau remained at Sacred Heart. In 1985, he was appointed pastor of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond. During that time, he also served on the Diocese of Lake Charles Parish Boundaries Commission

and the Clergy Personnel Board. In November 1986, Father Soileau was named pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vinton remaining there until his retirement from active ministry in June 1999. Survivors include his brother Albert Soileau and wife Irene of Opelousas, his sister Alice McClelland and husband Robert of Opelousas, and sister-in-law Kathleen Soileau of Ville Platte as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Louise Fisher Soileau; brother, Willis H. Soileau and a sister, Frances Ortego.

Matthew Thomas Richard IOTA A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota for Cpl. Matthew Thomas Richard, 21, who was killed in Afghanistan June 9, 2011. Father Mikel Polson, pastor, was celebrant for the Mass with priests and deacons of the diocese assisting. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery. Cpl. Thomas served with 2nd Battalion / 8th Marines. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Alicia Ardoin Richard; one brother, Joshua Paul Richard of Iota, one sister, Laura Elyse Richard of Iota; brother-in-law, Bryce

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Transformation of bread and wine like personal conversion, pope says ROME (CNS) The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ is like the transformation people undergo when they give themselves up to the love of God, Pope Benedict XVI said. By partaking in the Eucharist, Christians become like Christ, he said. They are “part of his body, one with him,” and so are open to

God and united with others near and far, Pope Benedict said. In a Mass at Basilica of St. John Lateran June 23 celebrating the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, the pope said that the transformative power of the Eucharist made it “the food of eternal life.” At the Last Supper, he said, Jesus overturned the meaning of death. The changing of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ “is the fruit of the gift Christ made of himself, the gift of love that is stronger than death.” Its purpose is to transform lives and therefore transform the world, the pope said. The sacrament of Holy Communion underscores the social commitment inherent in the church, Pope Benedict said, because whoever recognizes Christ in the host “also sees him in his brother who suffers, who is hungry or thirsty, or who is alone, naked, sick or imprisoned.” The recognition and commitment to help others is even more important in a world where globalization makes everyone more dependent upon each other, the pope said.

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Josephites elect new Superior General WASHINGTON, DC The Josephite Priests and Brothers recently elected Father William L. Norvel, SSJ, as Superior General during their General Conference which was held at St. Joseph Seminary in Washington, D.C. The conference takes place every four years to conduct regular business by elected representatives of the community. Father Norvel is a native of PascagouFather Norvel, SSJ la, Mississippi and the current Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Washington, D.C. He is the first

African American selected to serve as the Superior General for the Josephites. His term runs for four years. Father Norvel has been a leader in bringing African American spirituality into liturgy in the United States. He is credited with starting the gospel choir movement in this country. He has also opened a Josephite house of spiritual formation in Nigeria, served as consultor general for the Josephites when Father John Filippelli was superior general, and served as president of the National Black Clergy Caucus. Also during the conference, two other members were selected for Josephite leadership. Father Michael L. Thompson, SSJ, 53, was selected as Vicar General; he is currently pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Father Thomas Frank, SSJ, 59, was selected as consultor general; he is currently Pastor of St. Brigid Parish in Los Angeles. The leadership team will be moving to the Josephite headquarters in Baltimore in the near future. The St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart, (the Josephites) is a congregation of priests and brothers whose exclusive mission is to the African American community. Founded after the Civil War to minister to newly freed slaves, the organization has served the African American community since 1871 and is one of only two orders of priests who minister only in the United States. The Society serves in over 40 parishes, one high school and several elementary schools; spanning six states and the District of Columbia.

Couples’ enrichment series to begin Sept. 2 LAFAYETTE Attention all couples—want to learn exciting new ways to con-

nect during your time together? Demands of children, work, and family can make it seem nearly impossible to carve out time for yourselves as a couple. “Our Time Together: A Revitalizing Couples Night” is the theme for the upcoming three-evening series which is scheduled to begin on Friday, September 2. The remaining two evenings will be held on October 7 and November 4. To register or request further information, please contact the office of Marriage & Family Life at (337) 261-5653, or visit the Marriage & Family Life section of the diocesan website at www. diolaf.org

Day of Prayer for DRE/Religion Administrators LAFAYETTE The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Christian Formation will host a Day of Prayer for DRE/religion administrators and catechists on Thursday, July 28 at the Immaculata Center in Lafayette. The speaker will be Martha Gaynoe from Catholic Relief Services, and her presentation will focus on “Living Your Faith Around the World.” Sign-in for this event will begin at 8:30 a.m., with Ms. Gaynoe’s presentation to be held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Ms. Gaynoe is a relationship manager with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Southeast regional office located in Atlanta, Georgia. Currently, she travels throughout the Southeast to educate Catholics on the many educational curricula and programs which are available through CRS, and international advocacy issues, fair trade, Catholic social teaching, and global solidarity. Ms. Gaynoe is also a former Catholic high school teacher, campus minister, youth minister, Director of Religious

Education, regional conference coordinator, and mission trip coordinator to developing countries. She has earned an undergraduate degree in English Education from Auburn University, a master of Religious Education from Loyola of New Orleans, and certification in spiritual direction from Spring Hill College. The day will be considered Level IV or V: 4 credits, or Level VI: 6 credits, 5 hours or Continuing Education for Certified Catechists. The cost is $10 per person, which includes lunch. Limited space is available, and those who are interested are encouraged to register early. Registration forms may be requested from the Office of Christian Formation by calling (337) 2615674, or by going online to www. diolaf.org; select “Christian Formation” from the OFFICES tab, and then selection “Workshop Registration Information” from the Section Navigation box located to the right.

St. Pius Singles Group to resume LAFAYETTE The St. Pius X Singles Group will begin meeting again during the summer. Pius X Singles Group is a family of friends who strive to balance the spiritual and social aspects of their lives. The group of single men and women over the age of 30 regularly plan socials and meetings with an array of interesting speakers. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the meeting room behind St. Pius X Church at the corner of E. Bayou Parkway and Kaliste Saloom Road at 7:00 p.m. To be added to an email list, send your request to stpiusxsingles@aol.com or call the St. Pius office at 232- 4656.

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“The Sacrament of Abortion” By Father Frank Pavone

The Sacrament of Abortion is the title of a book written by Ginette Paris and published in 1992. In this short book, the author claims that abortion is a sacred act, a sacrifice to Artemis (known to the Romans as Diana). Artemis is both a protector of wild animals and a hunter who kills them with deadly aim. How can these contradictory roles be found in the same female deity? The view proposed in this book is that a mother properly cares for life only if she possesses full power over life and death. Death is sometimes preferable. The one who can provide death, in order that one may escape an unfriendly life, is really loving the one who is being killed.

New members received by Order of Holy Sepulchre NEW ORLEANS New members from south Louisiana were received into the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre during their weekend (June 4-6) meeting here. Members from the Southern Lieutenancy gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel for their annual meeting. The investiture of new members, memorial Mass and other services were held at Immaculate Conception Church on Baronne Street, across from the hotel. Received from Lafayette were Father W. Curtis Mallet, J.P. and Mary Margaret Hebert, Senator Mike and Mrs. Monique Michot. Received from the Lake Charles diocese were Father Anthony Fontenot, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church, Jennings; Charles and Joanna

Abortion, then, is seen as “an expression of maternal responsibility and not a failure of maternal love” (p.8). “Artemis stands for the refusal to give life if the gift is not pure and untainted….As Artemis might kill a wounded animal rather than allow it to limp along miserably, so a mother wishes to spare the child a painful destiny” (p. 55). Artemis, of course, is the same goddess whose worshippers felt so threatened by Paul’s proclamation of the Gospel in Ephesus, where a riot nearly broke out and a vast crowd shouted for two hours, “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!” (Acts 19:34). The worshippers of Artemis today should likewise feel that their beliefs are threatened, because the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ is that He alone has authority over life and death. Neither the mother, nor the father, nor the state, nor the individual herself, can claim absolute dominion over life. “Nobody lives as his own master, and nobody dies as his own master. While we live, we are responsible to

Vincelli of Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Lake Charles. Bernard Beaco of St. Henry Parish was promoted to Knight Grand Cross. Bishop Glen John Provost of Lake Charles celebrated the travelers’ Mass which

the Lord, and when we die, we die as His servants. Both in life and death, we are the Lord’s” (Rom. 14:7-8). The fact that some defend abortion as a sacred act should alert us to the depth of the spiritual warfare that is going on. Abortion has never been merely or even primarily a political issue. It is a false religion. When pro-life Christians, for example, pray in front of an abortion mill, it is not simply a matter of pro-life people opposing false medicine. It is the true Church in conflict with a false Church. One former clinic security guard, after being converted, admitted why he was angry at pro-life sidewalk counselors: “You were coming to protest in front of our church. That clinic was where we conducted our worship.” May all believers, and their clergy, take renewed strength to speak out against abortion. Not only is doing so consistent with the proclamation of the Gospel; it is the proclamation of the Gospel.

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Father Duhon speaks of transformation at Food for the Journey By Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE “We are all called to be transformed,” Father Edward Duhon told those attending the June “Food for the Journey” gathering at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The monthly luncheon session is sponsored by the Central Acadiana Region featuring area clergy as guest speakers on spiritual topics. Father Duhon is associate pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Broussard. “We are being transformed all the time,” Father Duhon continued, “what does this mean? It can be a movement from something good to something better; from healthy to healthier.” Psychologists say there are stages of development–the creative one before birth. Even there it is possible to have external influences. The second stage–two years old, the toddler; adolescence, early adulthood, adulthood, old age, very old age. “These are stages of recognition, from immaturity to maturity,” Father Duhon explained. “We are changed from glory to glory. The glory is received through Jesus, by His passion, death and resur-

Father Edward Duhon, center, was guest speaker for the June “Food for the Journey” speakers series luncheon at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lafayette. Pictured with Father Duhon are, Gayle Landry, regional chairperson for “Food for the Journey,” left, and Mary Bergeron, right, regional assistant for the Central Region of the diocese.

rection. We have been called to be like Jesus and through faith we will experience the same transformation. :This is not being ‘little gods,” Father Duhon warned, “but being with God.” Father Duhon reminded the greatest symbol of transformation is changing the water into wine, into Christ’s Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity. “What does this mean, We are called to receive a new Spirit; we must not be afraid.” Father Duhon recalled a trip to

the Holy Land where he had the privilege of celebrating Mass at the tomb of Jesus. It was an affirmation of his call to the priesthood. “We are called to be transformed through fear,” Father Duhon noted. “What does God want you to do so you can be transformed?” he asked. “Pray over it, face the issues head on with confidence. Do not be afraid, you will be transformed by life’s experiences, Jesus is waiting to help you,” he concluded. Father Duhon was introduced by Mary Bergeron, executive assistant to Father Thomas James, S.V.D., central region vicar. She thanked her team, headed by Gayle Landry, who handles arrangements for the monthly gathering.

Vatican report on child protection for UN to be ready in autumn

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New vocations director, assignments for newly ordained By Kathleen Toups LAFAYETTE Clergy appointments announced by Bishop Michael Jarrell include a new vocation director and first assignments for four newly ordained priests. Most assignments are effective July 1. Father Kevin Bordelon is new director of vocations and seminarians. He succeeds Father Aaron Melancon who has held the post for seven years. Father Bordelon, ordained in 2005, is currently pastor of St. Leo Parish. Roberts Cove, and has had pastoral assignments in Lafayette and Abbeville. He has also been

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appointed associate pastor of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in addition to his diocesan duties. First assignments have been made for four newly ordained priests. Father Nathan Comeaux, who is from St. Marcellus Parish, Rynella, is appointed associate pastor of St. Anthony Parish, Eunice. Father David Hebert, who is from St. Mary Magdalen parish,

Abbeville, is appointed associate pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul parish, Scott. Father Johnathan Janise, who Father Nathan Comeaux is from Sacred Heart parish, Ville Platte, is appointed associate pastor of St. Peter, Carencro. Father Garrett McFather Johnathan Janise Intyre, who is from St. Bernadette, Bayou Vista, is appointed associate pastor of Sacred Heart, Ville Platte. Two young priests have been given first pastorates. Father Clint Trahan is appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception, Morse, and St. John the Baptist, Lyons Point. He has been associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Rayne. In Morse, Father Trahan replaces Father Donald Pousson who is appointed associate pastor of St. Bernard, Breaux Bridge. Another new pastor is Father Joshua Guillory, appointed pastor of Sacred Heart and St. Joseph, Ville Platte and Sacred Heart, Belaire Cove. He has been associate pastor in Ville Platte. He succeeds Father Gene Tremie who is appointed pastor of St. Marcelllus, Rynella. Other appointments announced

i n c l u d e Father Bill John Melancon appointed pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, Erath. He has been pastor of Father David Hebert St. Peter, Carencro. Father Mark Ledoux, who has been pastor of St. A n t h o n y, K r o t z Springs, is Father Garrett McIntyre appointed pastor of St. Peter, Carencro. Father Thanh Nguyen, who has been pastor in Henderson is appointed pastor in Krotz Springs. Father Greg Cormier, who has been administrator of St. Nicholas Lydia, is appointed pastor. Father Neil McNeill is appointed pastor of St. John the Evangelist, Mermentau and mission St. Margaret, Estherwood. Father McNeill has been associate pastor of St. Bernard, Breaux Bridge. Father Paul Broussard appointed administrator of St. Leo, Roberts Cove. He replaces Father Bordelon. Father Broussard has been pastor St. Joseph, Cecilia. Father Rusty Richard, who has been out of the diocese, has returned and is appointed pastor of St. Martin of Tours, St. Martinville. He replaces Msgr. Douglas

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Courville, appointed pastor of St. Stephen, Berwick. Father Randall Moreau, who has been in residence in Scott is appointed in residence at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Church Point. Father Kendall Faulk, who has been associate pastor of St. Anthony, Eunice, is appointed associate pastor of St. Joseph, Rayne. Father Justin Arockiasamy, S.V.D. is appointed pastor of Holy Family, Lawtell and St. Anne, Mallet. Effective June 30, Father Walter Cerbin, , S.S.J., who has been pastor of Immaculate Conception, LeBeau, is retiring from the active priesthood. Father Clinton Sensat, who has been associate pastor of Sacred Heart, Ville Platte, is appointed to make further studies leading to an advanced degree in systematic theology. Effective immediately, Father Charles Langlois has resigned as ecumenical officer for the Diocese of Lafayette.

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On eve of Pentecost – ordination rite emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit Continued from page 3

in the name of Jesus Christ and his Church,” the bishop said. “Do not

separate yourselves, whether out of pride or loneliness or neglect, or any other reason. You need us and we need you. “Today, each of us will lay hands on you. We do so in a fervent prayer for the bestowal of the Holy Spirit, but also in a great display of our bond of brotherhood. My brothers, all of us here today pray that the Lord may fill you with his Holy Spirit, bestow upon you his choicest blessings, and, through you, bring peace and salvation to those you serve,” the bishop concluded. Rite of Ordination The rite of ordination begins just before the bishop’s homily with the call, given by Father Kevin Bordelon, and the presentation of the candidates by Father Aaron Melancon. Then testimony on behalf of the candidates was given by Father Donald Martin, S.J., representing Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans where Comeaux, Janise and McIntyre have made their studies. Father Javier Bustos represented Sacred Heart Seminary, Hales Corners, Wis., where Hebert made his studies. The bishop expresses his willingness to ordain them and the congregation assents with generous applause. After the homily, the candidates individually approach the bishop and promise obedience. They then prostrate themselves on the floor of the sanctuary for the recitation of the Litany of Saints. After the ordination ritual, the new priests are vested in chasubles. Father Raymond Robitaille assisted Father Comeaux. Father William Blanda assisted Father Hebert. Father William Rogalla assisted Father Janise. Father Angelo Cremaldi assisted Father McIntyre. The newly ordained approached the bishop for the anointing of hands. He gives them patens and chalices for the celebration of Mass brought up by relatives and friends of the newly ordained. The bishop gives each of the newly ordained a fraternal kiss, followed by all the priests in attendance who extend the same greeting. At the end of Mass, the bishop prays special final blessings: “May God make you servants and witnesses of divine love and truth in the world and faithful ministers of reconciliation. May God make you true pastors who nourish the faithful with living bread and the word of life, that they may continue to grow in the one body of Christ.” The ceremony concludes with the singing of the traditional “Salve Regina.” During the singing of this hymn, the newly ordained give Bishop Jarrell their first blessing. Lectors for the Mass were Betty Trahan and seminarian Chris Cambre. Deacon of the Gospel was Rev. Mr. William Schambough. Masters of ceremonies were Fathers William Blanda and Jason Vidrine. Special music was provided by the Cathedral choir and orchestra directed by Tom Niel. The newly ordained have received their first pastoral assignments as associate pastors as follows Father Comeaux, St. Anthony, Eunice; Father Hebert, Sts. Peter and Paul, Scott; Father Janise, St. Peter, Carencro, and Father McIntyre, Sacred Heart, Ville Platte.

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Four men ordained to the priesthood on June 11, 2011

Standing from left to right behind Bishop Michael Jarrell, newly ordained Fathers Garrett McIntyre, Johnathan Janise, David Hebert, and Nathan Comeaux concelebrate the Ordination Mass.

The Elect stand before Bishop Jarrell after his homily, during which he addressed them and the Assembly on the duties of a priest.

“I began to think about the priesthood when I was young. . .serving Mass and being involved in parish life. . . .I was just encouraged by the people in my parish, and really inspired to serve and to discern priesthood.” Father Garrett McIntyre

During the Litany of Supplication, the Church calls upon the Saints to intercede for the Elect as they prostrate themselves before the Altar of God.

In an ancient and solemn gesture, Bishop Jarrell lays hands on one of those being ordained.

All of the priests gathered for the Ordination also come forward to lay hands on the four Elect.

“I didn’t even think about the priesthood growing up. . .[my vocation] came after a profound spiritual encounter with God, where I wasn’t leading too holy of a life, and He kind of stepped in and awakened me, and shortly after called me to the priesthood.”

“I definitely define myself as the reluctant seminarian, because this is a second career for me, and I really fought the calling my whole life. . . ‘surely, God, you can’t mean me--I’m not worthy enough to serve you!’ . . .but God has his way of getting your attention.”

Father Nathan Comeaux

Father David Hebert The Ordained are assisted by other priests as they are vested in stoles and chasubles.

“My mother began to teach me my prayers to prepare me for my first communion; that’s when I remember really starting to think about faith. . .when my father volunteered to teach religion classes in the afternoon, that really made a strong influence on me. . .he would bring us to religion classes, and so it really gave me a positive influence and helped inspire my vocation along the way.” Father Johnathan Janise

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Congratulations, Best Wishes, and God Bless! “I would like to be remembered as a holy priest, and a compassionate priest who was able to minister to the people and relate to their lives. . .and help them to see how God is in their lives. . .” Father David Hebert

Bishop Jarrell looks on as the gathered priests offer the Fraternal Kiss of Peace to the Ordained.

“I want to be remembered as a good father and a faithful servant, and someone who helped others, or helped bring others to our Lord.” Father Johnathan Janise

Photos by Peter C. Piazza All quotes were taken from the 05-29-11 episode of Catholics Today, a production of the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry. The full 30-minute interview featuring the four newly ordained priests may be viewed online at www.diolaf.org, under the Catholics Today section of Radio/TV Ministry page.

“I want to be remembered as a holy priest. I don’t care about any kind of accolades or honors. . .just being a simple, holy priest.” Father Nathan Comeaux

Traditionally, parents of newly ordained priests present a chalice to the bishop so that he may pass it on to their sons.

“I hope to be a good father to people, and to lead people to Jesus Christ, and being remembered as a holy priest wouldn’t be so bad.” Father Garrett McIntyre The newly Ordained assist in distributing Holy Communion to the congregation.

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Watch the first Masses of the four newly ordained priests

The Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry was pleased to film the first Masses of the priests who were ordained on June 11. These Masses will air on AOC (Cox Ch. 15), KDCG TV-22 (Cox Ch. 9), and KSIG Radio (1450 AM) during the weeks indicated below. KSIG will air the Mass from 7:00-8:00 a.m. For exact television air times, please refer to each station’s programming schedules at www.aocinc.org and www.kdcg.com. The week of July 10 will feature the first Mass of Father Nathan Comeaux, which he celebrated at St. Marcellus Church in Rynella. The week of July 17 will feature the first Mass of Father David Hebert, which he celebrated at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville. The week of July 24 will feature a Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Father Johnathan Janise at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Ville Platte. The week of July 31 will feature the first Mass of Father Garrett McIntyre, which he celebrated at St. Bernadette Church in Bayou Vista. The Masses will also be featured on the diocesan website, www.diolaf. org, through the Radio/TV Ministry section. All photos provided by courtesy of the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Radio/TV Ministry.

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Incomplete Seminary Burses Your Contributions Help Educate Future Priests TAJ GLODD is the son of Mrs. Zelma Kennerson Glodd and the late Mr. Samuel Thomas, Sr. He is in first Theology at Sacred Heart School of Theology, Wisconsin. He is sponsored by St. Theresa Church, Crowley.

BRIAN HARRINGTON, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harrington, is in his Third Theology Year at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland. He is sponsored by the Cathedral of St. John, Lafayette.

MAX HARRINGTON is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Harrington. He is serving his pastoral year, and is sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Church, Lafayette.

MATT HEBERT is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hebert. He is in his third College year at St. Joseph Seminary College, St. Benedict, La., and is sponsored by St. Mary Magdalen Church, Abbeville.

BILLY MASSIE, the son of Mr. Charles W. Massie, III, and Mrs. Betty Crusta Dore, is in his first Theology year at Sacred Heart School of Theology, Wisconsin. He is sponsored by the Cathedral of St. John, Lafayette.

Photos by P.C. Piazza

(Photo of Matthew Hebert by Michelle, LLC)

A-V spotlight for July LAFAYETTE The spotlight video from the Lafayette Diocese’s A-V library for the month of July is Secret Adventures (VHS #3169.1-7). Geared toward grade levels 4th8th, this seven-art series follows the escapades of 13-year-old Drea and her two babysitting regulars, Rebecca and Matt. In every episode, the three take a magical voyage which also draws viewers into Drea’s imagination. Episodes include: 1. SPIN—Truth Tubas and George Washington

219 Msgr. Wm. J. Teurlings Burse #1 13,417.00 236 John E. Lee Jr. Burse 9,324.60 239 St. Joseph Burse 9,076.48 242 Lee C. Lavergne Burse 7,079.73 244 Rev. Julian Van Exem Burse #2 12,524.06 248 Msgr. Alphonsus Martel Burse 11,000.00 253 Serra Club Burse 15,034.49 254 Rusty Randol Burse 1,742.76 260 St. Theresa Burse #2 5,697.46 266 Paul and Mary Karre Burse 2,105.00 268 M/M Willie Fournet Burse #2 570.65 271 Msgr. Joseph Van Brero Burse 710.00 272 Msgr. P. Alexandre Borel Burse 1,625.00 274 Msgr. Emery Labbe Burse 6,310.00 278 Msgr. Daniel Bernard Burse 3,674.64 281 Rev. Harry Van Tiel Family Burse 3,969.00 283 Noemie L. Petitijean Burse 1,000.00 284 Msgr. Daniel Habetz Burse 6,590.00 286 P.J. Reiners Burse #2 9,500.00 288 Rev. Oscar Drapeau Burse 2,000.00 290 Rev. P.G.J. Kemps Burse 1,000.00 291 Lucille M. Griffin Memorial Burse 5,000.00 292 Anonymous Burse 10,470.00 293 Msgr. Fernand Gouaux Burse 4,770.00 294 Robert A. Frey Memorial Burse 7,360.00 297 “A Priest” Burse #2 7,400.00 308 Harold/Ruby Moreau Family Memorial Burse 5,000.00 309 Libby Holcombre Memorial Burse 2,000.00 318 Msgr. Marcel Murie 5,260.00 319 Rev. Marcel & Alfred Gaudet #5 1,942.80 322 Rev. Jean Fidele Paradis #2 5,000.00 323 Charlene Richard 3,030.00 326 Fr. Raphael Gauthier #2 3,757.17 327 Msgr. Albert Bacque #2 325.00 330 Rev. Verbis Lafleur #3 7,400.00 332 Ben & Louisa Larriviere #2 3,750.00 337 Colonel, Chaplain Kenneth A. Bienvenu, USAF, Burse #2 14,214.99 340 Rev. James Doiron 2,272.17 346 Msgr. Alexander O. Sigur Memorial 2,250.00 348 Rev. J. Wilson Matt & Mire Families 450.00 351 Rev. Alcide Sonnier Burse #2 11,300.00 352 St. Edmond Church Parish (In memory of Frs. Dowling & Murray, SM) 9,000.00 354 Catholic Daughters #3 10,200.63 355 Gabriel Lucas Seminary Memorial Fund (Morse) 15,000.00 356 Mrs. Louise L. White Memorial Fund 10,110.00 358 Therese Esteves #5 7,516.49 359 St. Peter’s Parish – New Iberia 10,422.35 363 Ramona Crosby Bennerfield Burse 2,155.52 364 St. Jude Burse #2 8,030.00 366 A. Otis and Etta B. Hebert Memorial Burse 5,000.00 367 Bishop Edward J. O’Donnell Burse 3,545.00 368 Rev. J.C. Speyrer Burse 10,000.00 370 Msgr. C. Burton Mouton Burse 10,700.00 375 Msgr. Charles Marin 100.00 376 Bishop Jeanmard Burse 4,464.00 377 Marie Louise Franques Kenneth N. LaCaze Burse 3,000.00 378 Bishop Gerard L. Frey Memorial Burse 12,522.00 379 Rev. Moise Hebert #2 3,403.61 380 Lay Honorees #7 3,200.10 381 In memory of Mrs. Dorphi Duhon 2,181.50 382 Rev. Raymond Robitaille #2 11,000 383 James Kerney Bourque Memorial Burse 3,930.00 384 Bishop Schexnayder Mem. Vurse #3 940.19 385 Rev. Mike Bakowski Memorial Burse 2,800.00 386 Coignard/Gremillion Burse #2 1,500.00 387 Gabriel Lukas Memorial Fund (Morse) 194.21

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2. SNAP—How to Act Like a Responsible Almost Adult 3. SMASH—How to Survive Junior High by Really Trying 4. SHRUG—The Self-Doubting Thomas 5. SNAG—I’m Dreaming of a Right Christmas 6. SLAM—Full Court Perserverance 7. SPLIT—Lost and Found For information on becoming a member of the diocesan A-V library, or to reserve these and other video selections, please contact Lynne Broussard at (337) 261-5674.

Seminarians receive summer assignments on road to ordination

Father William Blanda, right, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Abbeville, offers advice and insights to seminarians preparing for their summer assignments. Photo by Deacon Tom Sommers

LAFAYETTE Seminarians for the Diocese of Lafayette recently received their summer assignments as part of their on-going formation as they journey toward ordination to the priesthood. Seminarians and their assignments are as follows: Travis Abadie — Our Lady of Perpetual Help, New Iberia; Alex Hebert — St. Nicholas, Lydia, and Boy Scout Camp; Matthew Barzare — St. Francis Regis, Arnaudville; Donald Bernard —new seminarian; Joseph Boustany — Our Lady of Lourdes, Erath; Patrick Broussard — Pontifical North American College, Rome; Branson Cambre — new seminarian; Chris Cambre — St. Thomas More, Eunice; Jesse Davis — Institute for Priestly Formation, Creighton Univ., Omaha, Neb.; Michael DeBlanc — St. Joseph, Cecilia; Dustin Dought — St. Genevieve,

Lafayette; Nicholas DuPre — Community of Jesus Crucified, Lafayette; Sam Fontana — St. Landry, Opelousas; Taj Glodd — Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Church Point; Brian Harrington — St. Leo IV, Roberts Cove; Max Harrington — Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette; Matt Hebert — Our Lady of the Rosary, Kaplan; Sal Istre — new seminarian; Billy Massie — St. Peter the Apostle, Gueydan; Andre Metrejean — CPE in Missouri; Mark Miley — CPE in North Dakota; Rene Pellessier — St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville; Neil Pettit — Sts. Peter and Paul, Scott; Michael Richard — St. Mary Magdalen, Abbeville; David Rozas — new seminarian; Garrett Savoie — CPE in Houston; Rev. Mr. William Schambough — St. Peter, New Iberia and Brian Webre — Community of Jesus Crucified, Lafayette.

Carmel schedules profession

LAFAYETTE The solemn profession of two novices will highlight the celebration this year at the Carmelite monastery Mary, Mother of Grace of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The solemn profession is scheduled Saturday, July 16 at 10 am with Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette officiating. Homilist will be Father Marion Joseph Bui, O.C.D. Making solemn profession as Discalced Carmelite nuns will be Sister Marie Camille of Jesus, the former Hoang Thuong Thi, and Sister Joseph of the Eucharist, the former Pham Lan Thi. Both came to Lafayette from a Carmelite monastery in Vietnam. Adding a further Vietnamese touch to the ceremonies, the homilist will be Father Marion Joseph Bui, O.C.D. who was ordained to the priesthood at this Carmel in Lafayette. He is the first Vietnamese ordained for the Discalced Carmelite order. Because of the time-consuming preparations for this ceremony, the usual nine-day novena in anticipation of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be reduced to a three day triduum beginning Wednesday, July 13 with Mass and prayers at 6:30 p.m. However there will be no evening Mass on Friday, July 15. Father Marion Joseph will be leading the triduum prayers.

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Pentecost continues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seminars offered at Charismatic Conference

LAFAYETTE â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Usâ&#x20AC;? theme for the 40th annual Catholic Charismatic Conference will be a focus of the special seminars offered on Saturday of the conference, July 30th, at Immaculata Center on Carmel Drive. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life in the Spiritâ&#x20AC;? seminar and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teen Sessionâ&#x20AC;? of the conference will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a lunch break. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life in the Spirit Seminarâ&#x20AC;? will be held in the Katherine Drexel Room off of Marian Dining Hall on the first floor and will be facilitated by Father Emmanuel Tanu and Juanita Poland and team from the Lake Charles Diocese. Father Tanu and Ms. Poland will be assisted

by a team from the Jennings and Lake Charles area, including music ministry Tongues of Fire. The Life in the Spirit Seminar is a process which was designed as an evangelistic tool, a formation experience, and an introduction to a life lived in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. It was developed and has evolved over the course of about forty years of evangelistic ministry, within Catholic Charismatic Renewal. It was designed as a tool to reach a wide range of people and has been used primarily to bring church members to a fuller experience of life in the Spirit and to redefine the baptismal life that we are given in Christ Jesus, but often need to ratify as adult

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believers. The Teen Session of the Conference will be facilitated by Kayla Raffery and team in the Immaculata Chapel by permission of Bishop Jarrell. Kayla is a core team member and facilitator of Life Teen at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Erath and attends ULL. She is active in programs sponsored by Our Lady of Wisdom Church and the Children of Light Charismatic prayer group associated with Pius X Church in Lafayette. The Teen Session is open to all teens ages 13 to 19 and is a great follow up to the Steubenville Youth Conference experience. Short teachings, skits, and small group sharings allow teens to hear how scripture applies to their life today and the challenges they face as teens. The seminar will also include testimonies, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and if priests are available confessions and Mass will also be offered. Registration for the Teen Session is $5 for those teens not already

registered with their family for the general conference weekend, and $5 for adult sponsors attending with the teens for this session only. General conference registration is $25 a person or $50 for families.

75 years a sister

A special Jubilee Mass was celebrated for Sister Romaine Bell, CDP, a Broussard native who recently celebrated 75 years of religious life. The Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel in San Antonio, Texas, where Sr. Romaine currently resides. Photo submitted by Anna Viator

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Roy Petitfils June speaker, Father Crumley to speak at July Monthly Manna

Roy Petitfils, left, was guest speaker for the June â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monthly Mannâ&#x20AC;? speakers series held each month at Forest Restaurant in Franklin. Deacon Jerry Bourg, right, introduced Petitfils to the ecumenical gathering. Father William Crumley, CSC, will be guest speaker for the July 20 gathering.

FRANKLIN Father Bill Crumley, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Charenton, will speak at the next meeting of Monthly Manna, scheduled for July 20. The gathering is set to begin at 11:00 a.m., with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. ($10 per person) and followed by Father Crumleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation at 12:00 noon. Everyone is invited to attend. In June, Roy Petifils, a school counselor and administrator at St. Cecilia School in Broussard, addressed the crowd. Petifils is the author of God Wears Running Shoes: Spiritual Reflections for Those Ministering to Young People and What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About the First Five Years of Marriage. He earned his Masters in counseling from UL and is also a proud alumnus of St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of my life,â&#x20AC;? said Petifils, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will consider myself

a success if Mindiâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my brideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Max or Benâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;my two childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; can say this about me: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Roy was a man after Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own heart. He was a present, loving and committed husband and father.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Throughout his presentation, Petifils pointed out many ways in which society has changed over time. Today, 78% of students entering the eighth grade have already experimented with alcohol, and by the time they graduate, 98% of them will have encountered some form of illegal drug. Petifils also stressed that one cannot minister to people without caring for them, which includes caring enough to listen to their stories and allowing for our liturgies to relate to their real-life experiences. If the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Good Newsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is so good â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and it is - we need to share what it has accomplished in our life. For further information about Monthly Manna, please contact Deacon Jerry Bourg at (337)9234591.

Stuebben and Henkes seminarian scholarships available SAN ANTONIO, TEX. Catholic Life Insurance is currently offering two seminarian scholarships to college graduates enrolled or who will enroll in the fall in a Catholic Seminary. The Henkes and Stuebben Scholarship programs are accepting applications until September 15, 2011. Rev. Msgr. Stuebben Scholarship Fund Students attending Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, Texas, may apply for the Rev. Msgr. Lawrence J. Stuebben Seminarian Scholarship. Scholarships in the amount of $118,650 have been awarded through this nonprofit fund since its establishment 14 years ago. Approximately 22 dioceses throughout the United States send seminarians to study at Assumption Seminary. Rev. Msgr. Henkes Scholarship Fund Any seminarian studying for a diocese located in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico or Mississippi may apply for the Rev. Msgr. Albert George Henkes Seminarian Scholarship. Scholarships in the amount of $167,600 have been awarded through this non-profit fund since its establishment 24 years ago. A list of criteria and application for both of these scholarships can be found online at www.cliu.com

under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living Benefits.â&#x20AC;? If you have any questions regarding either of these scholarships, please call the Communications Department at (210) 828-9921 or (800) 262-2548 ext. 141.

Five-week course to be offered at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Milton MILTON Beginning on Wednesday, July 13, Deacon Cody Miller will conduct a five-week course focusing on the consecration to Jesus through Mary, according to St. Louis de Montfort. The five consecutive sessions will be hosted by St. Joseph Church in Milton and will take place each Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Participants will also be encouraged to attend the Consecration at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 15 (the Feast of the Assumption). Everyone is invited to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith and the writings of St. Louis de Montfort, as well as how we can all fully live our baptismal promises through Jesus and Mary. For additional information, please contact Deacon Cody Miller by telephone at (337) 849-7963 or e-mail at cajunfreshman@usa.net. Those who are interested may also contact Joyce Broussard by calling St. Joseph Church at (337) 8565997.

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Patriotic Rosary at St. Landry Church

On Memorial Day, over 100 parishioners of St. Landry Church in Opelousas joined with the Catholic Daughters Court St. Landry #119 to recite the Patriotic Rosary while gathered around the monument to Father Verbis LaFleur which stands outside the front of the church. Photo submitted by Debbie Fay

One’s chances of divorce are diminished by such factors as: older age, higher income, more education, having a religious affiliation, absence of divorce in family of origin, and having a child after marriage. (The National Marriage Project: The State of Our Unions 2006)

Father Thomas Vu celebrates 10 years priesthood

FRANKLIN Father Thomas Vu, pastor of St. Jules Church in Franklin and also its mission of Immaculate Conception in Verdunville, recently celebrated 10 years in the priesthood. Parishioners from St. Jules helped Father Vu celebrate by hosting a special bilingual Mass in his honor. The Mass was followed by a reception inside the church hall. “I still believe the Gospel that Jesus said to us, ‘Whatever happens to you, I will be with you until the end of the World,” said Father Vu as he address the congregation. “Continue to pray for me so that I may be faithful to God to serve you and to serve all peoples, not just Americans, but also the Vietnamese community in the Lafayette Diocese.”

“I still believe the Gospel that Jesus said to us, ‘Whatever happens to you, I will be with you until the end of the World,” Father Vu was born into a Catholic family in Biên Hòa province, South Vietnam in 1958. His family was always strong in its faith, and his desire to receive a Catholic education was supported by his parents and grandmother. Despite the persecution of Catholics under the communist Vietnamese regime, Father Vu and his brother attended Minor Seminary for the Mother Co-Redemptrix, while his sister also became a nun. On June 9, 2001, Thomas Vu

Father Thomas Vu recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father Vu was ordained by the late Bishop Edward O’Donnell in 2001. Photo submitted by Suzanne Wiltz

was ordained by Bishop Edward J. O’Donnell at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. His first assignment was as associate pastor of St. Joseph Church in Rayne. In 2004, he was assigned as pastor of St. Jules and Immaculate Conception, and has since performed over 100 baptisms, given over 120 children their First Communion, wed over 30 couples, and welcomed nearly 140 people into the Catholic faith. He has overseen renovations to both churches, built a new rectory, and also currently serves as Director of the Lafayette Diocese’s Office of Vietnamese Ministries.

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Father Francis Bourgeois honored for 50 years as a priest ROBERTS COVE Ordained for the Diocese of Lafayette on June 3, 1961, Father Francis Bourgeois was honored recently at a special Mass and reception in his honor at St. Leo Catholic Church, Roberts Cove. The Solemn Mass was celebrated by Father Kevin Bordelon, outgoing pastor of St. Leo Church and concelebrated by Father Bourgeois and Fathers George Simon, Gary Schexnayder, Conley Bertrand, Thomas Habetz, Brad Guillory, Paul Broussard, current pastor, and Msgr. Robert Romero. Seminarian Brian Harrington was master of ceremonies. Father Gary Schexnayder of St. Michael Church in Crowley, was homilist. In his homily, Father Schexnayder told of Father Bourgeois’ “kind spirit and

willingness to serve.” He concluded with a letter from Bishop Michael Jarrell of Lafayette, expressing his best wishes on this special occasion. The choir, under the leadership of Josie Thevis, Darlene Kirsch, director, and Lee Seilhan, organist, provided traditional German and French sacred music. Following the Mass, a reception was held in the parish hall with finger foods provided by St. Leo and St. Edmund church parishes. Father Bourgeois received a bouquet of a dozen red roses from representatives of the various parish organizations, family members and church parishes in which he served. Following the presentations, Father Bordelon relayed a message from Bishop Glen John

Provost of Lake Charles congratulating Father Bourgeois for “faithfully living the priesthood in many roles, but especially as pastor of souls.” Father Francis Bourgeois was born on October 2, 1935, in Church Point to Ernest R. Bour-

geois and Celeste Landreneau Bourgeois. He has a brother, Larry, of Jackson and a sister Yvonne, of Atlanta, Ga. Another sister, Sister Sybil Bourgeois, O.P. (Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic), died in 1993.

Father Francis Bourgeois, seated, is surrounded by members of his family following the celebration of his 50th anniversary of priesthood at St. Leo Church, Roberts Cove. Photo by Danielle Bourgeois

The anniversary Mass was celebrated by Father Kevin Bordelon, outgoing pastor of St. Leo Church and concelebrated by Father Bourgeois. Other concelebrants were Fathers George Simon, Gary Schexnayder, Conley Bertrand, Thomas Habetz, Brad Guillory, Paul Broussard, current pastor, and Msgr. Robert Romero. Photo by Danielle Bourgeois

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Registration now open for Cycle 5 of VLCFF LAFAYETTE Registration is now open for Cycle 5 of the University of Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) and will remain open until August 3. Residents of the Lafayette Diocese may participate at the cost of $40 per course, and earn credits which may be applied toward a Certificate in Catechesis from the University of Dayton, in partnership with the Lafayette Diocese. Catechists may also use these online courses to fulfill the continuing education hours required by the diocese’s Office of Catholic Schools. Courses being offered during Cycle 5 will be conducted from August 7 through September 10. These courses include Catholic Beliefs, Designing a Parish Catechetical Plan, Leadership in Ministry, Parish and Social Action, and more. A complete listing and description of courses may be accessed through www.vlc.udayton. edu. The VLCFF conducts a total of seven separate cycles throughout

the calendar year, with courses varying from cycle to cycle. Registration for Cycle 6 is scheduled for August 9-September 21, with classes to be conducted from September 25 through October 29. 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) 2615550.

July Birthdays

Father Sai Tran SVD

July 1 Father Mark Ledoux July 4 Deacon Thomas Richard July 4 Father Raymond Robitaille July 4 Father Wilbur “Sonny” Brown July 5 Deacon Eugene Waguespack July 11 Msgr. Richard Greene July 12 Deacon Thomas Lindsey July 12 Father Michael Moody SVD July 12 Father Gregory Simien July 12 Father Lloyd F. Benoit July 13 Father Howard Blessing July 13 Father Jerome Frey July 19 Deacon Ken Waguespack July 19 Father William Blanda July 20 Deacon Nelson Schexnayder July 21 Deacon Rodless Leleux July 22 Father Gregory T. Downs July 25 Father Rex Broussard July 28 Father Blaine Clement July 28 Father J. Gary Schexnayder July 28 Father Justin Arockiasamy, SVD July 31

“BE FIRE!” By Graham N. Smith

I ’ v e been pondering revolution lately. This month, we celebrate Independ e n c e Day, when some very brave folks put their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor on the line by declaring that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the British Crown and would now be the “Thirteen United States of America.” But it’s not that revolution that’s got me thinking. It’s the kind of revolution that happens when followers of Jesus come together, no matter what their church affiliation, speak with one voice and stand as one body. In December, 1989 Romanian police came to arrest Protestant pastor Laszlo Tokes, whose recorded sermons were being smuggled into Hungary for broadcast back into Romania. He sought refuge in his church, and when he emerged again there was a human chain surrounding it. At first, he thought it was his parishioners, but a second look told him there were Christians of many denominations, including clergy, standing between him and the police. The crowd grew, and then marched to the center of town. Soldiers under orders fired at them, killing many, but the protest continued. When they fired again, the crowd knelt and prayed. The soldiers refused to shoot any more. A revolution had begun that within days would bring down the brutal regime of Nicolae Ceauşescu. There is a powerful lesson in this, one echoed by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the

Papal Households of John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Christians are divided on many levels by doctrine, but no matter what their denomination, their common ground is Jesus Christ. “What the world needs is to have a personal relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord,” writes Fr. Cantalamessa in The Center of Evangelism. Right after Pentecost, he points out, Peter proclaimed Jesus to the gathered crowd. (Acts 2:22-36). “Whenever the Holy Spirit comes in a new and fresh way upon the Church, Jesus Christ comes alive. Jesus Christ is set at the center. He is proclaimed in spirit and power, which means in the power of the Spirit.” We’re called to evangelize our very secularized world, and Cantalamessa says we must start by proclaiming Jesus as a real person and bring people into a personal relationship with Him, not by proclaiming doctrine (no matter whose it is). “This living and personal knowledge of Christ doesn’t come from us,” he writes in Faith Which Overcomes the World. It comes as a gift of the Holy Spirit. “We need ‘a charismatic faith’ in Christ,” Cantalamessa tell us, the faith that St. Paul lists as a gift of the Spirit in 1 Cor. 12:9. “There is only one faith,” writes St. Cyril of Jerusalem, “but it comes in two kinds.” There is faith to believe dogmas, and then there is faith that comes as a gift of the Spirit. It is not only doctrinal, it is the “cause of those marvels that are beyond the power of humankind.” With that faith, we would “be able to say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move.” (Mt. 17:20; Catechetical Lectures, 5) Fr. Cantalamessa urges us to pray, as the apostles did, “Increase our faith.” (Lk. 17:5). Let’s do that together, right now! And then, let’s go find someone to tell about the Man who revolutionized our lives forever!

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Washington church plans approved by historic commission By Jim Bradshaw WASHINGTON The rebuilding of Immaculate Conception Church here took another step forward with approval June 14 of plans by the Washington Historic District Commission. Architect Bob Lunsford showed the commission plans that he said reflected “a minor difference” in the width of the building,” but a church that will look essentially like the one that burned in January. The major difference, he said, is that this church will be built with non-combustible materials instead of the cypress that was used in the historic church. That’s for two reasons: Fire safety, and also because “real cypress is al-

most unavailable and extremely expensive.” He said the cost to rebuild the church from cypress would be “astronomical.” The interior of the church will be “fundamentally the same,” he said. Lunsford is awaiting the final approval by the diocese to take bids, which he now hopes to do by mid-July. Under that schedule, construction could begin as early as late August or early September, with construction taking about a year. Lunsford estimated that the new church would cost $1.4 million or less, a price that would be mostly covered by insurance and donations, according to Father Gayle Nunez, pastor of Immaculate Conception.

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Architect’s rendering of Immaculate Conception Church, Washington, La.

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Michigan bishop says at heart of deacon’s ministry is call ‘to charity’

By John Fee Catholic News Service MARQUETTE, Mich. (CNS) In a new pastoral letter, Bishop Alexander K. Sample of Marquette looks at the future of the diaconate in the diocese, explains the ministry of deacons in Church history and reflects on the theology concerning the diaconate. Calling the restoration of the diaconate in 1967 as a permanent ministry a “source of tremendous grace and blessings for the Church,” Bishop Sample said there have been, nonetheless, some “misunderstandings and misinterpretations of the essential identity of the permanent deacon.” To address these issues, a study committee was formed in 2009. According to The U.P. Catholic, Marquette’s diocesan newspaper, the findings of the study informed the bishop’s pastoral letter, titled “The Deacon: Icon of Jesus Christ the Servant.” A deacon’s ministry is threefold – the word of God, the liturgy and charity – but his distinctive call is to charity, Bishop Sample said in the pastoral. “The

heart of diaconal ministry is the inseparable link between the deacon’s liturgical service at the altar and his service to the poor in the community. “Because he stands with a foot in two worlds,” the deacon’s “ministry and witness is distinctly in the world of work and society,” Bishop Sample wrote. With regard to preaching, he said all deacons of the Diocese of Marquette will have faculties to preach everywhere in the diocese – with the permission of the rector of the Church. However, the ability to preach is a faculty, not a right, Bishop Sample said, and priests should normally deliver the homily at Mass. Laypeople may not give the homily. But preaching is not necessarily limited to homilies at Mass, the bishop said. “Preaching on the part of the permanent deacon, taken in the broadest sense, encompasses many things,” Bishop Sample wrote. In the liturgical and ecclesial contexts, preaching opportunities occur at wake services, funeral liturgies outside of Mass, Sun-

day celebrations in absence of a priest, during the Liturgy of the Hours, and other prayer and liturgical services. “A permanent deacon ‘preaches’ first of all by the witness of his life, especially in the marketplace through his teaching and witness to those he encounters in the daily regimen of his life and work,” the bishop said. “Finally he exercises his role as teacher in the various catechetical roles that he fulfills within the Church.” The ministry of today’s deacons includes “service to the poor, the imprisoned, to the sick and to those who are abandoned and lonely, the modern-day ‘widows and orphans’” Bishop Sample wrote, referring to Chapter 6 of the Acts of the Apostles. Looking at the history of the diaconate, Bishop Sample noted that as the work of the apostles became too demanding, men of “good repute” who met certain qualifications were allowed to share in the daily ministry of the apostles, including serving at table. However, Bishop Sample explained that Scripture shows that deacons also preached, baptized, served the church community and “began to have a liturgical function.” By the second century, deacons were firmly established in carrying out key functions in the Church, but societal and power issues began to diminish their role, the pastoral said. Bishop Sample wrote that the diaconate declined as a permanent order around A.D. 400 and by A.D. 800 it had become a transitional step to the priesthood in the Latin Church. The diaconate remained a permanent ministry and order in the Eastern Church. It was formally restored after the Second Vatican Council by Pope Paul VI in 1967 “in response to a concrete reality in the life of the Church,” said the bishop. With remote communities

lacking regular priestly ministry, and the need for ministers to celebrate certain sacraments such as baptisms and weddings, as well as to preside over funerals and serve as ordinary ministers of holy Communion, the restoration of the order offered the “sacramental grace of diaconal ordination resulting in a more fruitful ministry.” A man who is contemplating a calling to the diaconate should first consider whether he has “set as his life’s goal a steady growth in the Holy Spirit toward oneness with God in Christ Jesus and his Church.” Bishop Sample wrote that the potential diaconate candidate should also discern, “If married, does his wife share with him this heart’s desire?” “The permanent deacon’s family in the heart of the parish will model what a Christian family is,” wrote Bishop Sample. A man must meet a number of requirements to even be considered as a candidate for the diaconate and there also “must be a clearly identified specific need in the community” or he “will not be admitted into the aspirancy program,” Bishop Sample said. To make sure those who are ordained deacons are able to balance family and work obligations with those undertaken through their ordained ministry, agreements will be drawn up. Annual reviews will address areas of accountability and allow adjustments as ministries change. “Permanent deacons are not ordained for any particular parish, even their own,” Bishop Sample also noted. “They are ordained for service to the Church ... under the authority of the bishop. Deacons must therefore be prepared for the fact that their assignment could change as the needs of another parish or the diocese arises.”

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Amanda LeBlanc is state CYLA winner

Amanda LeBlanc

ABBEVILLE Amanda LeBlanc of Abbeville, was the Girl State winner for the 2011 State level finals of the Knights of Columbus Catholic

Youth Leadership Award. The program, initiated in 1959, is one of the premier statewide programs of the Louisiana Knights of Columbus. Its purpose is to identify and recognize those high school senior young men and women who exemplify Catholic ideals, as well as outstanding leadership in academics, social and athletic endeavors at their respective school, churches and communities. Final competition is held between the 24 area finalists from throughout the state of Louisiana. Amanda is the daughter of Leslie and Denise LeBlanc of Abbeville. She is a recent graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and is a member of St. Mary Magdalen Church. The grand knight of Council 2281 is Mason Romero. The district deputy for District 34 is Joseph L. David, and the Area G coordinator is Patrick Lancon.

St. Genevieve Cardinals of the Year Lafayette Madison Proctor, Nicholas Picard, and Elizabeth Heintz have been named Cardinals of the Year for the 2010-2011 school year at St. Genevieve Catholic School. This middle campus award, in honor of the school’s mascot, is made to recognize those students who show compassion, kindness, generosity and tolerance. This highly respected and coveted honor is only awarded to one student per grade level in sixth, seventh, and eighth. St. Michael School in Crowley recently hosted a summer art camp, led by the school’s art teacher Kelly Thompson. Participants in the camp used creativity to design their very own dinnerware, including their own personal plates, bowls, ice cream sundae glasses, and birthday plates. The last day of camp was celebrated with a pizza party dinner, with ice cream sundaes for dessert. Submitted by St. Michael School.

Catholic Daughters award St. Ignatius’ winners

Accelerated Readers recognized at St. Francis

In Grand Coteau, St. Ignatius students in grades 5th-8th recently participated in the Catholic Daughters of America contest. Pictured above are: back row (L/R) Bryan Thibodeaux (3rd place, Essay); Blaise Broussard (1st place, Essay); Jenny Doucet (1st place, Photography); Natalie Usie (1st place, Computer Art). Front row (L/R): Madison Jenkins (2nd place, Art); Adam Dakin (2nd place, Computer Art); Olivia Burleigh (3rd place, Photography); Emily Hidalgo (3rd place, Computer Art), Wesley Johnson (2nd place, Poetry); and Malley Gauteaux (1st place, Computer Art). Winners not pictured are Lauren Bourque (2nd place, Photography) and Julia Daigle (2nd place, Essay). Photo submitted by St. Ignatius School

Students at St. Francis School in Iota who have earned the most AR (accelerated reader) points in his or her class are recognized every nine weeks for their accomplishment. Those receiving this honor for the fourth nine weeks are pictured, front row from left to right: first grade, Regan Wall-23.0 points; second grade, Isaac Herbert-43.0 points; third grade, Chloe Smith-94.6 points and fourth grade, Joseph Dupre-53.7 points. Second row from left to right: fifth grade, Luke Dupre-78.3 points; sixth grade, MacKenzie Faulk106.9 points; seventh grade, Jeanne-Claire Fleming-88.5 points and eighth grade, Emily Navarre-59.6 points. These students received certificates of recognition, AR ribbons, and concession gift certificates. Photo furnished by St. Francis School.

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Bishop Jarrell tells Serra of ‘year of plenty’ “This has been a year of plenty,” Bishop Michael Jarrell told the Serra Club of Lafayette at the annual installation of officers. He has ordained four new priests, three priests returned to the diocese; the Divine Word Fathers took over another parish. He has appointed a full time vocation director, Father Kevin Bordelon. He was able to appoint pastors to a couple of parishes which had been part of the “sharing” program. He thanked Serrans for their support of vocations by prayers

July 2011 Page 41 and finances. District governor Gus Agosto did the honors of installation, commending the club for its find vocation program. He and his wife Libby from Alexandria were special guests along with Bishop Jarrell and outgoing chaplain Msgr. Charles J. Mallet. President George Arceneaux presented Msgr. Mallet with a plaque of appreciation for his four years of service as club chaplain. Installed were Arceneaux, president; president-elect and vocation activities, Will Charbonnet; vp programs, Hubert Dumesnil; vp membership Dr. Mausey E. Rausch, vp membership; vp communications and secretary, Kathleen Toups; trea-

4-H members honored at Redemptorist Catholic

Pictured above during the annual installation of officers for the Lafayette Serra Club are, from the left, Bishop Michael Jarrell; George E. Arceneaux, president; and Gus Agosto, district governor

surer, Mark Billeaud; chaplain, Father Kevin Bordelon; one year trustee, Chuck Mouton; two year trustee, E.C. Sibille; three year trustee, Margaret Rucks. Beginning his third term as

president, Arceneaux thanked members for their support and cooperation. Bishop Jarrell gave the closing blessing.

Sacred Heart Elementary fitness team wins parish meet

Eric LaCombe, Kevin Callahan and Alex Domingue are pictured receiving the Redemptorist Catholic School Outstanding 4-H Member Award from Father Matthew Higginbotham, pastor, and RCS 4-H Sponsor, Mrs. Michelle Puissegur during the Redemptorist Catholic 8th grade graduation ceremony held at Immaculate Heart of Mary church in Crowley. Photo furnished by Redemptorist Catholic School.

VILLE PLATTE The Sacred Heart Elementary Fitness Team won the Evangeline Parish Fitness Meet which was held at the Basile High School Track on March 16th. The team members consisted of 5th grader, Katelyn Stagg and 4th graders: Whitney Tate, Emilyse Bergeron, Garrett Fontenot, Cade Manuel and Tristan Soileau. The team competed in seven events: 50 Yard Dash, Sit & Reach, Pull Ups, Curl Ups, Shuttle Run, Standing Long Jump and the 600 Yard Run. Whitney Tate, Katelyn Stagg and Emilyse Bergeron placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively overall in total points for the girls events. All three girls will go on and compete at the State Fitness Meet on April 16th in Baton Rouge. Garrett Fontenot placed 2nd overall in points scored and will also represent Evangeline Parish at the State Fitness Meet. Cade Manuel placed 5th overall and Tristan Soileau placed 3rd in the pull up event.

Carencro Catholic 2011 Young Christian Award winners announced

Carencro Catholic School recently announced its 2011 Young Christian Award winners. They are pictured above, back row: Caroline Saussy, Matthew DeRousselle, Grace Duhon, Meagan Broussard, Bryce Smith, and Malorie Carriere. Third row: Maddie Braquet, Josh Moreau, Maicen Fontenot, Taylor Breaux, Lacey Bonvillain and Adam Richard. Second row: Jacque Patin, Mallory Guy, Seth Sullivan, Michala Fielder, Austin Savage, Laurel Lorenz and Michael Aucoin. Front row: Grace Angelle, Colin Crevier, Caleigh Meche, Layne Gonzales, Anna Krantz, Morgan Brimmage and Jude Braquet. Photo furnished by Carencro Catholic School.

Members of the Sacred Heart Elementary fitness team are pictured above, left to right: Tristen Soileau, Katelyn Staff, Garrett Fontenot, Whitney Tate, Cade Manuel and Emilyse Bergeron. Center, rear, Miss Louisiana, Kelsi Crain. Photo furnished by Sacred Heart Elementary School

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Jesuit jubilarians to celebrate in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS Members of the Society of Jesus who have served 75, 70, 60, 50 and 25 years will be honored at the July 31 celebration here. The program begins at 3:00 p.m. in the Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception,

OC Jr. High top honors

In the recent Opelousas Catholic Junior High Awards Ceremony, two special awards were presented near the end of the program. Jacob Moreau received the Junior Viking award voted on by his classmates for his outstanding qualities; while Elizabeth Hollier earned the eighth grade Highest Average Award for the year. Photos furnished by Opelousas Catholic School.

130 Baronne Street, New Orleans, followed by a reception in the Roosevelt Ballroom in the Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel, just across the street from the church. The jubilarians include Father Jacques L. Weber, S.J., celebrating 75 years; Jesuit Fathers John H. Edwards and John F. Schroeder, Jesuit Brother George A. Murphy, celebrating 70 years.

Catholic Youth Awards

Opelousas Catholic seniors and families enjoyed the Senior Awards Banquet in the school gym prior to graduation. Pictured are Nick Artall and Madison Granger, recipients of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Leadership Awards from KC Council 1173. Those receiving the same awards from the KC Council 11270 were Kane Hebert and Courtney Arceneaux.

Sts. Leo-Seton conducts annual student leadership ceremony

Sts. Leo-Seton Catholic School of Lafayette conducted its annual student leadership ceremony following the end-of-the-year school Mass. During the ceremony, an 8th grade representative passed the leadership candle to a 7th grade representative signifying that they are now the leaders responsible to lead SLS with the message of Jesus and the school’s mission. The kindergarten “munchkins” then passed a candle on to their 8th grade “big buddy” reminding them that they will always have the light of Jesus and the love of SLS to light their world as they journey into high school and beyond. Pictured front row left to right: Braylon Fuselier, Luke Mouton, Abigail Mahliet, Kohen Lejeune, and Macy LeBlanc. Back row, left to right: Gage Mayers, Kelsie Benoit, Grant Tabor, Taylor Thibiodeaux. Photo furnished by St. Leo-Seton School

Celebrating 60 years, Jesuit Fathers A. Ferdinand Derrera, Roland J. Lesseps, Gregory F. Lucey, Thomas J. Tierney, Andrew P. Whitman, Jesuit Brother Walter A. Eckler. Celebrating 50 years in the society, Jesuit Fathers Edward B. Arroyo. Paul B. Patin, Stephen C. Rowntree, and Jesuit Brother Alexander Gussio. Celebrating

25 years in the society, Jesuit Fathers R. Bentley Anderson and Steven E. Kimmons. Celebrating 50 years in the priesthood, Jesuit Fathers Francis R. Brou, A. Ferdinand Derrera, Leo A. Nicholl, Kenneth A. Buddendorf, Francis V. Ferrier, Robert J. Ratchford. Celebrating 25 years in the priesthood, Jesuit Father Kevin W. Wildes.

Vermilion Catholic and Notre Dame students receive Student Achievement Awards Five Vermilion Catholic High School students and 12 Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish students recently received the “Louisiana Student Achievement Award” from the Louisiana ACT Council for their performance on the PLAN (Pre-ACT) Assessment. These students are on target to meet or exceed ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks by graduation. ACT’s College Readiness Benchmarks are empiricallybased and identify the level of achievement necessary in English, mathematics, reading and science to have a successful college freshman experience. The Vermilion Catholic students receiving this recognition from the Louisiana ACT Council are: Katie Meaux, Reid Broussard, Kyrie Collins, Lindsey Sagrera and Sloan Trahan. The Notre Dame Catholic High students receiving recognition are Cecile Beniot, Kyle Camp, Matthew Gossen, Hogan Guidry, Joel Guinn, Alex Holston, Sarah Ledet, Elizabeth Rothermel, An-

nie Sarver, Jenna Smith, Andrew Valdetero and Christine Zaunbrecher. The Louisiana ACT Council is made up of secondary and postsecondary educators who advise ACT, Inc. on the utilization of ACT programs and services in Louisiana schools and colleges. The ACT Assessment is the college admissions test that is accepted by all colleges nationwide. According to Karen Pennell, ACT assistant vice president and Southwest Regional Manager, “The Louisiana ACT Council recognizes those students who are making significant strides to prepare themselves for college by taking rigorous courses and meeting the PLAN (Pre-ACT) College Readiness Benchmarks. We also want to recognize that student PLAN (Pre-ACT) achievement is the result of a strong commitment by Vermilion Catholic and Notre Dame High School teachers, staff, administrators and parents to increase college readiness for all students.”

Vermilion Catholic High students receiving Student Achievement Awards from the Louisiana ACT Council are, from the left: Katie Meaux, Reid Broussard, Kyrie Collins, Lindsey Sagrera and Sloan Trahan. Photo furnished by Vermilion Catholic High School. Photo of Notre Dame award winners was not available.

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Mt. Carmel School names outsatnding eighth grade girl and boy

ABBEVILLE When the new Mount Carmel School was built on the present site in 1953, a grotto was built on what is now the northeast corner of the Vermilion Catholic High School parking lot. A statue of the Blessed Mother was housed in this grotto, and the May Crowning took place there every May. The ceremony changed a bit, with the outstanding senior boy and girl having the honor of crowning the Blessed Mother. In 1967 when Vermilion Catholic was built the grotto was removed. But, Mount Carmel’s devotion to Mary carried on. Since that time the May crowning has taken place in the courtyard of Mount Carmel Elementary and more recently moved to the Mount Carmel Gym. After the outstanding eighth grade boy and girl crown the Blessed Mother, a Rosary is recited by all. New to the hundred year old tradition is the farewell song sung by the MCE PreSchool to the MCE eighth graders. These young students bid a

Lilly Cao, left, and Tanner Choate were selected outstanding eighth grade girl and boy at Mt. Carmel Cathiolic School. Photo furnished by Mt. Carmel School

fond farewell to the upper classmen who are moving onto high school. Lilly Cao, daughter of Christopher and Teri Cao and Tanner Choate son of Donnie and Jodi Choate were selected as the outstanding eighth grade girl and boy. Lilly and Tanner were chosen because of their involvement in school activities, Christian maturity, scholarship, leadership and cooperation.

Triduum observed at St. Francis School

Iota’s St. Francis Catholic School eighth grade class’ annual depiction of the Passion Play was portayed for the students and parents on Holy Thursday of this year. They also performed a live Stations of the Cross for St. Joseph parishioners on Good Friday. Pictured above are, from left to right, Benjamin LeLeux, guard; Blaze Regan, guard; Trey Belden, guard; Jessy LeJeune, Jesus; and Kade Hebert, guard. Photo furnished by St. Francis School

American Legion school awards given

American Legion Auxiliary, Acadia Unit #15, recently presented two St. Michael (Crowley) students with “The American Legion Certificate of School Award” at the school’s end of the year Thanksgiving Mass. Pictured from left to right are: Sandi Doré (assistant principal), Myra Broussard (principal), Elise Lebeouf (award recipient), Hunter John Lambert (award recipient), and Father Gary Schexnayder, pastor. Photo submitted by St. Michael School.

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Serra social for seminarians & priests

LAFAYETTE All priests of the Lafayette Diocese—especially pastors, associate pastors, and summer assignment supervisors of seminarians—are invited to attend a social for seminarians and priests on Sunday, August 7. The event, which is hosted by the Serra Club of Lafayette and the Office of Vocations & Seminarians, will be held at a la carte Restaurant in Lafayette, with the gathering scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Those who plan to attend are encouraged to RSVP by telephone at (337) 261-5690 or e-mail at vocations@diolaf.org, no later than Monday August 1.

Our Mother of Peace amateur geologists

St. Pius captures 3rd at Science Olympiad Our Mother of Peace Catholic School, Church Point, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade classes had an end-of-the-year on-campus field trip. They mined for beautiful rocks and stones that they were able to keep. While mining for treasures, they learned how to identify the rocks that they found and about Louisiana resources. In the left photo, Eleanor Menard shows off the rose quartz that she found during her mining experience. Thomas Meche, right photo, excitedly sifts through his bucket of rocks. Photo furnished by Our Mother of Peace School

St. Bernard School celebrates Pentecost

The St Pius Elementary School (Lafayette) Science Olympiad Team recently captured 3rd Place in the statewide Science Olympiad Competition held at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. Team members garnered seven 1st place, three 2nd place and three 3rd place medals in the individual science events. Photo submitted by St. Pius Elementary School

St. Bernard Church in Breaux Bridge celebrated Pentecost with a procession of flags and banners at the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. Photo submitted by Emmaline Thibodeaux

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