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Diocese of Alexandria

Volume XLI, No. 1

The Church Today
P.O. Box 7417

January 17, 2011

On the Catholic Schools Week

Inside January 30 - February 5, 2011
Pope JPII could be beatified
as early as this year

A presumed miracle needed

for the beatification of the late Pope Sister Kalen Sarmiento,
John Paul II reportedly has reached O.L.S. uses the iPad to
the final stages of approval which teach letter recognition and
could possibly mean his beatification vocabulary to a Pre-K class
could come as early as 2011. See at Sacred Heart School in
story on pg. 3 Moreauville.

Louisiana’s first March for

Life to be held Jan. 22

Louisiana’s first Life March will

be held Jan. 22 in Baton Rouge
on the 38th anniversary of Roe vs
Wade from 10 a.m. –noon. Rapides
Right to Life is offering a bus ride
to Baton Rouge and St. Joseph
Church in Marksville is hosting a
Life March, if you can’t travel to
Baton Rouge. See pg. 11

Diocese celebrates
Catholic Schools Week

The eight Catholic schools in

the Diocese of Alexandria tell why
they are A+ for America. See pgs.
14-15
Page 2
Faith leaders try to heal mourners of Tucson shooting
By Patricia Zapor
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON (CNS) --
As Tucsonans continued to reel
from the Jan. 8 shooting spree
at a shopping center that left six
dead and another 14 wounded,
religious leaders around the
country looked to help heal the
emotional pain through prayer
and memorial services.
Tucson Bishop Gerald F.
Kicanas planned to preside at
a public commemoration and
healing service Jan. 11 and
expected to participate in the
funerals later in the week for
his friend, Judge John Roll, 63,
and 9-year-old Christina Taylor
Green, both Catholics.
He also was going to be part
of an interfaith memorial service
at Catalina United Methodist
Church, also Jan. 11, which was
organized by United Methodist
Bishop Minerva Carcano of
Phoenix. She planned to attend a
public Mass of commemoration
at St. Odilia Catholic Church that
evening.
The shootings left another
person Bishop Kicanas knows
well, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords
D-Ariz., in critical condition
at University Medical Center.
She was the apparent target of
the alleged shooter, Jared Lee
Loughner.
The violence caused trauma
for the whole community,
Bishop Kicanas told Catholic
News Service in a Jan. 11 phone
interview. “First we have to
grieve, we need to cry and be
together, especially for those who
were harmed and their families.”
Impromptu and organized
vigils and prayer services took
place around Tucson, at the
hospital where most victims were
treated, outside Giffords’ office in
Tucson, at the U.S. Capitol, and
at churches and public venues
TWO VICTIMS OF TUCSON SHOOTINGS WERE CATHOLIC. Leslie Crist holds a teddy bear following a Mass for
healing at St. Odilia Church in Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 11. Crist is a friend of 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green, the youngest
victim to die in a shooting spree that left Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona in critical condition. Christina’s mother,
Roxanna, is dressed in black at left. (CNS photo/David Sanders, pool via Arizona Daily Star)
around the country. President
Barack Obama and his wife,
Michelle, were scheduled to
attend a large public memorial
service Jan. 12 to be held in
McKale Center, the arena at the
University of Arizona.
Meanwhile, the grieving
community of Tucson was
focusing some of its emotion on
trying to prevent the funerals of
shooting victims from becoming
a forum for the Kansas-based
Westboro Baptist Church to
stage its anti-gay and often
anti-Catholic protests. The
group regularly stages protests
at the funerals of service men
January 17, 2011
it,” he cautioned. But he said it’s
important to look at gun laws that
go far beyond enabling sportsmen
to own hunting weapons and
the availability of services for
people with mental illnesses and
addictions, as well as “the ways
we respond to conflict.”
But first, it’s important to
live through the experience of
grieving, of wondering what
happened, of praying, the bishop
said.
Besides Roll and Christina
Green, the others killed were:
Gabriel Zimmerman, 30, who was
Giffords’ community outreach
director, and three retirees: Phyllis
Schneck, 79, Dorwin Stoddard,
76, and Dorothy Morris, 76.
As of Jan. 11, Giffords and her
staff member Ron Barber were
the only ones of 14 shooting
survivors still in intensive care.
Six of the victims, including
Giffords staffer Pam Simon, were
recovering at the same hospital.
Others with minor injuries
were treated at area hospitals and
have been released.
and women with crude signs
and rhetoric claiming that the
deaths are God’s retribution
for the country’s acceptance of
homosexuality.
Tucsonans ranging from
college students to members
of local motorcycle clubs were
organizing methods of blocking
the Westboro group with large
“angel wings” or motorcycles.
Bishop Kicanas said the next
steps toward healing after the
shootings will mean reflecting on
how such a tragedy could occur
and what the community can do
to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
“We may never understand
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sponsor of
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Beatification of JPII could

happen as early as 2011
By Carol Glatz
Catholic News Service

VATICAN CITY (CNS)

-- A presumed miracle needed
for the beatification of the late
Pope John Paul II reportedly
has reached the final stages of
approval.
The miracle -- involving a
French nun said to have been
cured of Parkinson’s disease --
has been approved by a Vatican
medical board and a group of
theologians and is now awaiting
judgment from the members of
the Congregation for Saints’
Causes, according to Italian
journalist Andrea Tornielli.
If the congregation accepts
the healing as a miracle
attributable to the late pope’s
intercession, then Pope Benedict
XVI still would have to sign a
decree formally recognizing it
before a beatification ceremony 1998 PHOTO OF POPE JOHN PAUL II. An Italian journalist reported Jan. 4
can be scheduled. that the process of approving a miracle in the sainthood cause of Pope John
LOURDES SHRINE PARTIALLY CLOSED TO REPAIR FALLEN ROCKS. Tornielli, who covers the Paul II is so far along that the late pontiff could be beatified this year. He is
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of Europe’s best-known pilgrimage Vatican for the newspaper Il pictured during a pastoral visit to Abuja, Nigeria, in Mar ch 1998. (CNS file
sites, has been partially closed for repairs amid reports that falling rocks in Giornale, wrote Jan. 4 that the photo from L’Osservatore Romano
its fabled grotto could signal a major landslide. Work to secure the massive process is so far advanced that
rock face above the grotto started Jan. 3 and was expected to continue Pope John Paul could be beatified
through February, said the Diocese of Tarbes and Lourdes. Despite the work, sometime in 2011. stages in a five-step process The initial diocesan phase
the grotto would remain “open and welcoming” during construction. Bishop Jesuit Father Federico that involves medical experts, of the cause was completed
Jacques Perrier of Tarbes and Lourdes said the celebration of Mass would be Lombardi, the Vatican a medical board, theological in April 2007. After a team of
canceled but that the daily rosary service at 3 p.m. would continue until repairs spokesman, told Catholic News consultants, the members of the theological consultants to the
are completed. “The rope inspection revealed that the rock on the northwest Service Jan. 4 that the final step congregation and, finally, Pope Congregation for Saints’ Causes
side has been affected during bad weather by very high humidity, which before beatification requires the Benedict. studied the 2,000-page “positio,”
has led to the development of vegetation,” Bishop Perrier explained. “These pope’s approval and that the pope In 2005, Pope Benedict the document that makes the case
conditions have contributed to erosions in the rock, principally horizontal, is free to make his own decision set Pope John Paul on the fast for beatification, Pope Benedict
which have caused water to stagnate in the stone and split it when frozen. on the matter. track to beatification by waiving formally decreed in December
Year by year, the rock is shifting,” he said. The project will find workers affixing According to Tornielli, at the normal five-year waiting 2009 that Pope John Paul had
lose chunks of rock, some weighing up to 15 tons, to the existing rock face. the end of 2010, the presumed period for the introduction of his heroically lived the Christian
Safety nets also will be installed to catch any rocks that may fall in the future. miracle passed the first three sainthood cause. virtues and was venerable.

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A Blessed 2011 to all of you!
We have now completed the
many events that marked our 100th
anniversary and I want to express
my deep appreciation and gratitude
to the many people who were so
instrumental in making our Jubilee
Year so meaningful!
We have also completed our
annual celebration of the Advent-
Christmas season and have re-
turned to Ordinary Time that will
lead us into the time of Lent several
weeks from now. Let us use these
quieter times to reflect on the mys-
teries we have recently celebrated
and those that lie ahead.
We have reached a milestone
in our Annual Diocesan Appeal: the
gifts have surpassed the $700,000
mark! We had hoped to do even
better but the economic conditions
make it difficult for many people
and I appreciate the sacrifices so
many have made in such difficult
times. Due to the hard work of
many pastors in reaching this new
goal, we will be able to reduce di-
ocesan assessments for churches
now paying more than 5% an addi-
tional 1% beginning with the next
fiscal year. This will be a challenge
to our diocesan budget but it is in
keeping with my desire to reduce
the financial burden on our par-
ishes.
As you may recall, I recently
made a trip to Nigeria to ordain
fourteen deacons, most of whom
were members of the Congrega-
tion of the Sons of Mary, Mother
of Mercy. (This is the community
that has provided the diocese with
the services of Father Remi and
Father Ignatius.) Details will be
given in the next issue. I appreciate
the great hospitality shown to me
during my stay and it was inspir-
ing to see the vibrant faith of our
Catholic brothers and sisters in Ni-
geria. Father Remi went out of his
way to ensure that everything went
smoothly.
The annual week of prayer
for Christian unity takes place
each Jan. 18-25. A prayer service
will be held sponsored jointly by
the Diocese of Alexandria and the
Episcopal Diocese of Western Lou-
isiana, on Thursday, January 20, at
St. James Episcopal Church in Al-
exandria at 7 p.m. All are invited.
This is an area of special interest to
me, personally, as I currently serve
as the Catholic Co-Chair of the
Anglican-Roman Catholic national
dialogue which meets twice a year
to discuss areas of common inter-
est that may lead us closer to true
unity.
January is also the anniver-
sary month of the famous Supreme
Court decision that made abortion
so common place in our coun-
try. For the first time there will
be a statewide gathering in Baton
Rouge to continue our efforts on
behalf of the unborn. Details are in
this issue.
Finally, I will have the op-
portunity to visit the Holy Land at
the end of the month to take part in
several conferences. I do not know
how much time will be available
to visit the many historic sites and
shrines, but it will be a special time
nonetheless. Please keep me and
the people of this region in your
prayers.

The One who made you,

is calling you by name
By Denise Bossert
Catholic By Grace
When I was a substitute
teacher, I had a trick. I set aside
precisely three minutes to famil-
iarize myself with the seating
chart. As the students were filing
in and finding seats, I commit-
ted to memory the names of the
students who were likely to give
me trouble. They were the ones
who saw a sub, and something
changed. When their attitude
shifted, I put their names into
short term memory.
At the opening bell, I would
put the seating chart down and
begin implementing the teacher’s
lesson plans- and then when one
of the students acted up, I ad-
dressed him by name. He would
stare at me in shock. Did I know
him? Well, that changed every-
thing. Suddenly, things were on
a personal level. Anonymity –
gone. Incognito no longer.
I could see him thinking.
How does she know me? Does
she know my parents? Hey, she
could write me up with little ef-
fort. A name is like a ticket. It
gains access to the person. It
changes everything.
God disclosed His name to
us. He gave it freely. We didn’t
wrestle it out of Him, or crack the
code, or lift the name from a seat-
ing chart. He gave it to us. God
knew that, in giving us His name,
we could draw closer. Our rela-
tionship could get personal. As
paragraph 203 of the Catechism
says, “To disclose one’s name is
to make oneself known to others;
in a way it is to hand oneself over
by becoming accessible. . . .”
Recently, I traveled to Ala-
bama and Ohio and shared my
conversion story. When I arrived,
one of the first things I was asked
was how I pronounce my name.
“It’s bah – as in ‘bah-humbug’ –
and cert – as in the breath mints.
Bossert.” I could tell that they felt
a little embarrassed that they did
not know how to pronounce my
name automatically. They certain-
ly didn’t need to feel bad about it.
Even before our first date, I asked
John, “So how do you pronounce
that last name anyway?” Now it
is my name, and I give the same
answer to others that my husband
gave to me.
There was a time when we
did not know the name of our
God. Once, we were strangers.
We were very far from the One
who made us. In ancient days,
He offered His name to Moses,
but for each of us, this name re-
mained a mystery. He then called
to us personally, as He called to
Moses. Draw closer. There is
something I want you to do. And
the key to your success rests in
one name. My name. I Am. The I
Am is sending you.
God has known your name
from the moment you were con-
ceived in the womb. He knows
you by name because He made
you. It is a lesson I share with con-
firmation students. The One who
made you has also called you by
name. When you were baptized,
you were given a new name. Ev-
ery time you have entered the
Church, from the moment you
were old enough to reach the
holy water font, you have blessed
yourself in that name.
But when you are confirmed,
you will stand before God and be-
fore his shepherd, the bishop, and
you will renew those baptismal January 17, 2011 Vol. XLI, No. 1
promises. At your baptism, God
called you as He did to Moses.
He gave you His name. Today,
he asks you to claim that name –
now and forever. He’s preparing
to send you into the world, as He
did Moses, to free the enslaved,
liberate the captives, and share
His good news with others. It is
time for you to wear His name
publicly. It is time to become
Christ to the world.
When God gave us His name,
He gave us more than a name. He
reached out to the created ones
and the Creator said, Draw close
to me. You are mine. I love you.
And I have called you by name.
Go and bear witness to the
name you have received.
January 17, 2011
New Year’s Resolution for 2011:
Commit to First Saturday Devotion to Immaculate Heart of Mary
By Greg Wasson
Alexandria
The dedication of Saturday
for special practices to the
Blessed Virgin Mary reaches
back at least as far as the
8th century. The Pontifical
document, Directory on Popular
Piety and the Liturgy explains the
reason: Saturday is designated
as a Memorial to Mary as “a
remembrance of that maternal
example and discipleship of
the Blessed Virgin Mary who,
strengthened by faith and hope,
on that great Saturday on which
Our Lord lay in the tomb, was the
only one of the disciples to hold
vigil in expectation of the Lord’s
resurrection…”
Through the centuries,
Marian Saturdays were expressed
in various ways: votive Masses,
rosary and litany recitations,
sodality meetings and liturgy
of the hours memorials. Most
recently, Vatican II established
the option of celebrating a
memorial votive Mass in honor
of Mary on each Saturday of
ordinary time. From all of this
we can understand how important
a part of Catholic tradition is the
practice of Saturday Devotions to
Mary.
First Saturday Devotion
was promulgated by one of the
Fatima seers, Lucia, who died in
this century. Although, it is part
of her “private” revelation and
not required to be believed, it is
perfectly in line with the Saturday
devotions that came before its
revelation and with those that
came after. The place Fatima
has come to occupy in the life
of the Church is significant: the
beatification of two of the child
seers, the widespread inclusion
of the Fatima prayer in public and
private recitations of the rosary
(O my Jesus, forgive us our sins,
save us from the fires of hell, lead
all souls to heaven, especially
those in most need of thy Mercy),
and the practice of the First
Saturday Devotion.
First Saturday Devotion
has a great promise associated
with it. So great as to be almost
unbelievable and yet this
“privately” revealed devotion
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is more a continuation and
fulfillment of the centuries
of Saturday Devotion than
something altogether new. Mary
promised to assist at the hour
of death with all the graces
necessary for salvation all those
who on the First Saturday of Five
consecutive months:
1. Go to confession (later, it was
allowed to go within 8 days of the
First Saturday).
2. Receive Holy Communion
3. Recite five decades of the
Rosary
4. Meditate on the mysteries of
the Rosary in the company of
Mary for 15 minutes
All and each one with the
intention of making reparation to
Mary and her Immaculate Heart.
Our Lord revealed to Lucia
the reason for five instead of
another number. There are five
ways in which people offend:
1. Blasphemies against her
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Immaculate Conception
2. Against her Virginity
3. Against her Divine Maternity,
refusing at the same time to accept
her as the Mother of all Mankind
4. Those who try to publicly
implant in children’s hearts
indifference, contempt and even
hate against this Immaculate
Mother.
5. Those who insult her indirectly
in her statues and images.
Even if one cannot believe
the promise or does not put faith
in “private” revelation, First
Saturday Devotion is still an
excellent way to practice devotion
to Our Lady. Without believing
the promise one can still make
reparation to Mary.
The four practices with
the intention of reparation can
stand on their own as powerful
expressions of love of Mary. It is
a wonderful way to win Mary’s
heart and at the same time bring
joy to one’s own.
St. Francis, Echo
to hold Mass with
annointing Feb. 11
A Mass with Anointing of the
Sick will be offered at St. Francis
de Sales Church, Echo, on Friday,
February 11. Pope Benedict XVI
urged that sacramental care of
the sick be extended in dioceses
and parishes on this day in
keeping with the healing prayers
so often associated with devotion
at Lourdes, France.
The Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be available
at 10 a.m.; recitation of the
Rosary at 10:30 a.m.; and Mass
at 11 a.m.
Father Scott Chemino,
V.G. said that Catholics of
surrounding parishes are also
invited to participate in these
special prayers for the sick.
“The Roman Ritual follows
the Letter of James that states
that the sick are to be anointed
in order to raise them up and
save them. Great care should
be taken to see that those of the
faithful whose health is seriously
impaired by sickness or old age
should receive this sacrament,”
he explained.
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Completed burses at $15,000.00 each:
-BISHOP CHARLES P. GRECO
-MONSIGNOR THOMAS F. EARLY (3 Completed)
-MONSIGNOR B. A. SCALLAN
-FATHER H. GERALD BORDELON
-FATHER WILLIAM B. PROVOSTY
-JOHN GREGORY SIMMS
-MISS MARY F. EARLY
-JOHN DOMINICK DRISCOLL
-IRVIN AND ELMA MOREAU, HARRISON P. MOREAU,
MICHAEL N. MOREAU, DEBORAH S. MOREAU BOUCHIE,
EMILY A. MOREAU, TOM AND MARY CANDIOTTO, RUBY
MOREAU
Below is a list of established burses and amounts of each:
BISHOP CHARLES P. GRECO.......................................... 650.00
BISHOP LAWRENCE P. GRAVES.................................. 5,805.00
BISHOP SAM G. JACOBS.................................................. 900.00
BISHOP WILLIAM FRIEND................................................. 100.00
BLESSED DAMIEN DE VEUSTER..................................... 175.00
MONSIGNOR MARCEL J. ANDERSON............................ 100.00
MONSIGNOR LEON R. AYCOCK................................... 1,535.00
MONSIGNOR HENRY F. BECKERS.............................. 6,402.50
MONSIGNOR MILBURN J. BROUSSARD..................... 4,050.00
MONSIGNOR NORMAN C. BUVENS................................ 100.00
MONSIGNOR PAUL E. CONWAY...................................... 825.00
MONSIGNOR ALLEN M. CHENEVERT............................. 966.88
MONSIGNOR ISIDORE DECEULAER............................... 160.00
MONSIGNOR S. J. DEKEUWER........................................ 450.00
MONSIGNOR GERARD J. DUCOTE................................. 560.00
MONSIGNOR ROBERT C. FRIEND.................................... 50.00
MONSIGNOR RONALD C. HOPPE................................... 750.00
MONSIGNOR JAMES E. HOWARD..................................... 50.00
MONSIGNOR CHARLES M. JEKELER............................. 325.00
MONSIGNOR JOSEPH F. KIDD..................................... 1,500.00
MONSIGNOR WILLIAM KWAAITAAL............................... 850.00
MONSIGNOR WARREN T. LARROQUE........................... 600.00
MONSIGNOR TERRENCE J. LENNON............................. 125.00
MONSIGNOR FREDERICK J. LYONS............................ 1,500.00
MONSIGNOR GEORGE W. MARTINEZ............................ 500.00
MONSIGNOR PATRICK MURPHY................................. 1,904.00
MONSIGNOR WILLIAM C. O’HANLON.......................... 5,000.00
MONSIGNOR ALOYSIUS O. OLINGER............................ 865.00
MONSIGNOR JOHN V. PLAUCHE.................................... 400.00
MONSIGNOR F. JOSEPH RATEAU.................................. 520.00
MONSIGNOR RUSSELL J. RITCHIE................................. 591.14
MONSIGNOR B. A. SCALLAN....................................... 10,085.90
MONSIGNOR MATTHEW J. SCANLON............................ 310.00
MONSIGNOR JOSEPH M. SUSI..................................... 3,631.00
MONSIGNOR STEVE J. TESTA..................................... 4,200.00
MONSIGNOR HENRY A. THOMPSON.............................. 360.00
MONSIGNOR JOHN M. TIMMERMANS......................... 3,345.00
MONSIGNOR MARTIN J. TYRRELL............................... 4,150.00
MONSIGNOR JOHN C. VANDEGAER........................... 1,350.00
MONSIGNOR NICHOLAS F. VANDEGAER................... 1,350.00
MONSIGNOR HENRY VAN DER PUTTEN.................... 1,291.89
MONSIGNOR JOHN J. WAKEMAN................................... 100.00
MONSIGNOR JULIUS G. WALLE................................... 2,170.00
FATHER WILLIAM G. ALLISON......................................... 160.00
FATHER PETER J. BESSELAAR......................................... 50.00
FATHER MICHAEL BODNAR............................................... 50.00
FATHER LAWRENCE BONIN.............................................. 70.00
FATHER H. GERALD BORDELON................................. 8,385.00
FATHER VERNON BORDELON........................................ 445.00
FATHER GILLES BOYER..................................................... 85.00
FATHER JULES L. CLAES, C.I.C.M................................ 4,172.50
FATHER WILBUR G. CLOUTIER.................................... 3,290.50
FATHER ANTHONY N. CUMELLA.................................. 1,250.00
FATHER DENNIS A. CURREN........................................... 350.00
FATHER LEONARD CURTIS, O.P.................................. 1,050.00
FATHER FERREOLUS D’CRUZ........................................ 875.00
Burses
FATHER EDWARD DEASY................................................ 625.00
FATHER BLAKE DESHAUTELLE........................................ 25.00
FATHER RUDOLPH J. ENGELEN..................................... 550.00
FATHER RICHARD FALE................................................ 5,700.00
FATHER JAMES A. FERGUSON....................................... 100.00
FATHER HARVEY J. FORTIER.......................................... 875.00
FATHER JOSEPH ALFRED FORTIN................................. 200.00
FATHER JAMES A. FOSTER............................................. 180.00
FATHER JOHN M. GAYER................................................. 870.00
FATHER SERAFIN GLASNOVIC......................................... 50.00
FATHER WILLIAM M. HOPP................................................ 10.00
FATHER MARK W. HORACEK ........................................... 50.00
FATHER THOMAS M. JEZAK............................................ 360.00
FATHER MICHAEL P. KAMMER..................................... 5,405.00
FATHER W. JOHN KILEY................................................... 625.00
FATHER FRANCIS X. KRONEMEYER.............................. 100.00
FATHER RUSSELL J. LEMOINE....................................... 425.00
FATHER BERNARD F. MAGUIRE..................................... 105.00
FATHER ROBERT M. MAURE . .......................................... 10.00
FATHER BRUCE MILLER............................................. 10,525.00
FATHER ADRIAN MOLENSCHOT.................................. 2,315.00
FATHER GOVIE J. MORAUS, JR...................................... 200.00
FATHER PETER T. NOREK .............................................. 400.00
FATHER DAN O’CONNOR................................................... 10.00
FATHER THOMAS O’CONNORS........................................ 10.00
FATHER MARTIN L. PLAUCHE........................................... 50.00
FATHER SAMUEL J. POLIZZI............................................ 900.00
FATHER WILLIAM B. PROVOSTY......................................... 5.00
FATHER YVES J. ROBITAILLE . .................................... 1,900.00
FATHER JOSE’ ROBLES-SANCHEZ................................ 250.00
FATHER KENNETH J. ROY............................................ 2,905.00
FATHER LLOYD M. SAMSON.............................................. 50.00
FATHER PAUL B. SMITH................................................... 150.00
FATHER AUGUST THOMPSON..................................... 1,240.00
FATHER ANTONIO E. VILLAVERDE................................. 300.00
FATHER NINO G. VIVIANO................................................ 200.00
FATHER SILVIN A.WATERKOTTE, O.F.M........................ 160.00
FATHER BERNARD L. ZAGST.......................................... 725.00
FATHER KENNETH WILLIAMS......................................... 405.00
DEACON RAYMOND J. DUNN.......................................... 200.00
DEACON CHARLES A. JONES...................................... 1,050.00
SISTER MARGARET MCCAFFREY.................................. 100.00
SISTER MARIE THERESE MCGEE, O.P.......................... 100.00
MISS MARGE MURRIN...................................................... 315.00
MR. T. W. CLARK.................................................................. 50.00
MR. GERALD MOREAU..................................................... 215.00
MRS. GERMAINE ARMAND............................................... 550.00
N. J. & HANNAH NOLAN............................................... 10,000.00
MRS. ANNE BARRY GALLAGHER................................. 2,025.00
MR. W. D. O’NEAL........................................................... 8,159.00
MR. MAURICE NOEL.......................................................... 295.00
MR. LUIS R. ROBLES-CORTES........................................ 125.00
MRS. JOSEPHINE G. SERIO............................................. 275.00
MRS. HELEN MORGAN.................................................. 9,000.00
MR. BOBBY D. BASCO................................................... 3,940.00
JOHN GREGORY SIMMS............................................... 4,275.00
JOSEPH T. SIMMS, JR.................................................... 7,475.00
ALCIDE A. NASSIF............................................................. 522.29
MR. FRANK V. CARIERE ............................................... 175.00
ALBERT AND ELSIE POCHE............................................. 900.00
MR. WILLIAM J. HAMLIN.................................................... 500.00
DECEASED MEMBERS OF CDA COURT
REGINA PACIS 1372, NATCHITOCHES........................... 775.00
CHARLES P. & FLORENCE C. ANASTASIO.................... 880.00
IN HONOR OF PROVIDENCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1959.................................................................. 860.00
DARYL “PAT” MAUTERER................................................... 50.00
January 17, 2011
ANGELO R. AND ENA F. D’ANGELO............................. 7,450.00
HUEY AND ETHEL MATHEWS....................................... 1,000.00
TOBY GUEDRY................................................................ 1,000.00
DR. LAMAR AND JEAN BOESE.......................................... 50.00
MADELINE JEANSONNE................................................... 100.00
MARY JO MANSOUR...................................................... 2,050.00
GUS VOLTZ, JR............................................................... 3,220.00
SHIRLEY ALEXANDER................................................... 1,125.00
ISMAEL AND LIBBY AGOSTO........................................... 250.00
GERRY AND CONNIE LEGLUE......................................... 100.00
DAVID STAFFORD “BROTHER” O’SHEE...................... 7,544.66
LARRY LEE WILTSE....................................................... 1,825.00
GAIL T. GUTIERREZ........................................................... 100.00
NATHAN CANNELLA.......................................................... 225.00
LEO DOBARD....................................................................... 50.00
MR.AND MRS. PHILIP FLYNN............................................. 50.00
MRS. CAROLYN BROUILLETTE......................................... 50.00
MRS. VIRGIE D AYMOND.................................................. 200.00
ANTHONY & MARY GLORIOSO........................................ 100.00
HAROLD AND LILLIE BERIDON..................................... 2,000.00
J. V. BONNETTE................................................................... 50.00
TOTAL........................................................................ $379,002.26
Donations in December
Knights of Columbus #9217 . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. $10.00
Msgr. Molenschot Burse
Ms. Wanda Brumley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
Rev. James Foster Burse
Mr & Mrs. Michael Lancaster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
Rev. Ferre’ D’Cruz Burse
Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Sklar, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00
Rev. Leonard Curtis Burse
Dr. Joseph Landreneau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Msgr. Henry Beckers Burse
Roderick Broussard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Msgr. Milburn Broussard Burse
Mrs. Kathleen Voltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Gus Voltz Burse
Beatrice Jones. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. $100.00
Deacon Charles Jones Burse
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Rev. Bernard Zagst Burse
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Rev. Gerald Foley Burse
Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Sklar, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Rev. Sam Polizzi Burse
Mr. & Mrs. Louis E. Sklar, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Rev. Dennis Curren Burse
Mr. & Mrs. Jules C. Lemoine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00
Rev. Russell Lemoine Burse
Class of PCH 1959. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00
In honor of the 1959 PCH Class
Rev. James Roy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350.00
Rev. Ken Roy Burse
Administrative Staff OLPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $400.00
Rev. Dan O’Connor Burse
Mr. A.R. D’Angelo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $500.00
Angelo R. & Ena F. D’Angelo Burse
Mary Ann Simms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000.00
Joe Simms, Jr. Burse
Floyd Morgan Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000.00
Helen Morgan Burse
Total this month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,430.00
Contributions to any of the burses or to establish a new burse
should be sent to the Chancery Office, P. O. Box 7417, Alexandria,
Louisiana 71306-0417. -- Monsignor Joseph M. Susi, Chairman
January 17, 2011 Page 7

EARNS PILGRIM SHELL AWARD. Pierre and Roz Allemond, of St. Rita par-
ish in Alexandria were presented the Pilgrim Shell Award Nov. 3 in Jerusalem STS. FRANCIS AND ANNE, KOLIN ALTAR SOCIETY. The ladies of the Sts. Francis and Anne Altar Society held
by a representative of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. The Pilgrim Shell, an open house recently at the new rectory of the church. Sts. Francis and Anne in Kolin, was established as the 50th
the choicest decoration of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Je- parish of the Diocese of Alexandria on June 30, 2010, by Bishop Ronald Herzog. Fr. Joy Retnazihamoni (pictured) is
rusalem, can be earned by any knight or lady of the Order, in good standing, serving as its first pastor.
who makes a pilgrimage to Jerusalem and prays at the Holy Sepulchre of Our
Risen Lord. Pierre and Roz made the pilgrimage to the Holy Land Oct. 27-Nov.
6, to commemorate their 45th wedding anniversary, Oct. 23. The pilgrimage
was sponsored by the Southeastern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of
the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and they were joined by 30 other pilgrims.

OL OF LOURDES, FIFTH WARD ALTAR SOCIETY. The ladies of the Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society in Fifth Ward,
take a moment for a picture after preparing senior meals for the homebound and shut-ins of the parish. Meals are
prepared once a month by the ladies and about 50 people are served. Pictured are Lily Dubea, Martha Bringo, Elaine
Bordelon, Patrice Lemoine, Shirley Guillot, Eltelene Roberts and Marie Laborde.
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4
CARDINAL RAYMOND BURKE VISITS ALEXANDRIA. On Dec. 1, 2010,
newly-elevated Cardinal Raymond Burke celebrated Mass at St. Francis
Xavier Cathedral, while he was in town as the primary speaker for the national
1 conference of Chancery and Tribunal Officials.
DIOCESE OF ALEXANDRIA
CELEBRATES 100TH
ANNIVERSARY. On Aug. 6, 2010,
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral was
filled to capacity, with an overflow
crowd gathered at the Riverfront
Center, to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of the transfer of the See
City from Natchitoches to Alexandria.

2
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IS
DEDICATED A MINOR BASILICA.
Although Pope Benedict XVI
officially honored the Church of
the Immaculate Conception in
Natchitoches with the rank and title
of Minor Basilica on Feb. 22, 2009,
it was not until Jan. 10, 2010 that
the Diocese of Alexandria gathered
with Bishop Ronald Herzog and
bishops from throughout the province
to receive the symbols of the new
basilica and set up its coat of arms.

3 5
STS. FRANCIS AND ANNE IS ALEXANDRIA HOSTS NATIONAL
DESIGNATED THE 50TH PARISH MEETING ON LITURGY. On Oct.
IN THE DIOCESE. On June 30, 4-9, the Diocese of Alexandria
2010, Bishop Ronald Herzog hosted the national meeting of the
designated Sts. Francis and Anne FDLC (Federation of Diocesan
mission as an independent parish Liturgical Commission). Priests
and assigned Rev. Joy Antony and laity from across the country
Retnazihamoni as the first resident came to Alexandria to discuss the
pastor. Pictured here are some of implementation of the revisions in the
the original members of the mission new Roman Missal.
church established 50 years ago.
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YEAR IN REVIEW

6 9
IMMIGRATION CENTER OPENS IN ALEXANDRIA. On Nov. 23, 2010, SNOW IN THE DIOCESE. On Feb.
local representatives of different faiths gathered to establish and dedicate 12, 2010, Central Louisiana received
an Immigration Center in Alexandria. The center, located at 4210 South a rare 2-4 inches of snow. Fathers
MacArthur Drive, offers a wide variety of services to immigrants in the area. Rusty Rabalais and Abraham
Varghese stand by their snowman
in front of St. Joseph Church in
Marksville.

10
DIOCESE UPDATES WEBSITE. The
Diocese updated its website (www.
diocesealex.org) with a new look and
joined the millions on Facebook.

7
BISHOP HERZOG ORDAINS TWO MORE PRIESTS FOR THE DIOCESE.
On May 29, 2010, Bishop Ronald Herzog ordained Rev. Anthony Catella of
Rockford, Ill., and Rev. Irion St. Romain of Marksville.

8
RADIO MARIA EXPANDS TO TWO MORE STATIONS. With two successful
Mariathons this year, Radio Maria expanded its outreach to two more
stations in the U.S. including one is D’Iberville, Miss., and Peshtigo, Wisc.
With Alexandria as the national headquarters and Fr. Duane Stenzel as its
national program director, Radio Maria is now broadcasting through a total of
10 stations in the U.S.
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Amicus Club Rodeo
to be held Jan. 21-22
From clown shows to steer
wrestling, mutton busting, and
bull riding, -- people of all ages are
sure to be entertained by the 49th
annual Amicus Club Professional
Rodeo Cowboy Association’s
Rodeo to be held Friday and
Saturday, Jan. 21-22 at the Rapides
Parish Coliseum.
This event typically attracts
more than 400 professional
cowboys and cowgirls from all
over the country.
Mutton bustin’ is a crowd
favorite when children ages 6
and under ride sheep. Another
audience favorite are the clown
acts between rodeo events. Rodeo
clown legend Lecile Harris will be
there.
But the crowd really comes
alive when the residents from St.
Mary’s Training Facility meet in
the center of the arena for a dance
contest.
The rodeo will be held at 7:30
p.m. on both nights, and also at
2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are
Special thanks to:
sponsor of
Bishop’s Golf Tournament
$10 per person; children under
12 get in free with a coupon from
their school. All proceeds from
the PRCA sanctioned event will
benefit St. Mary’s Residential
Training School.
The Amicus Club is a service
organization whose sole purpose is
to organize this annual rodeo as its
primary fundraiser for St. Mary’s
Residential Training Facility.
Tickets are available at A&A
Western Wear in Alexandria,
Longhorn Western Store in Ball,
and at the Coliseum Box Office.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Ecumenical Service to be held Jan. 20 at St. James Episcopal Church
At least once a year, many
Christians become aware of
the great diversity of ways of
adoring God. Hearts are touched,
and people realize that their
neighbors’ ways of worship are
not so strange. The event that
touches off this special experience
is called the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity.
Traditionally celebrated
between January 18-25 (in
the northern hemisphere) or
at Pentecost (in the southern
hemisphere), the Week of Prayer
enters into congregations and
parishes all over the world.
Pulpits are exchanged, and special
ecumenical worship services are
arranged.
The Catholic Diocese of
Alexandria and the Episcopal
Diocese of Western Louisiana will
participate in the Week of Prayer
for Christian Unity by hosting
a major ecumenical service on
Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at St.
James Episcopal Church, 1620
Murray Street, in Alexandria. The
public is invited to attend.
This year, the Pontifical
Council for Promoting Christian
Unity has chosen the theme,
One in the Apostles’ Teaching,
Fellowship, Breaking of Bread
and Prayer. It is taken from Acts
2:42.
Since 1908, the Week of
Prayer for Christian Unity has
been observed throughout the
world as an occasion to pray for
genuine ecumenism. In addition
to the diocesan event, local
parishes are encouraged to join
with Christian denominations in
their areas for prayers centering
on the annual theme and the
prayer of Jesus “that they all may
be one” (John 17:21).
For more information,
contact Fr. Scott Chemino,
frschemino@diocesealex.org or
(318) 445-6424 Ext. 204.
January 17, 2011
Prayer for
Christian Unity
Lord God our Father,
we rejoice that in all times,
places and cultures,
there are people who reach out to
you in prayer.
Above all, we thank you
for the example and teaching
of your Son, Jesus Christ,
who has taught us
to long in prayer
for the coming of your Kingdom.
Teach us to pray better
as Christians together,
so that we may always
be aware of your guidance
and encouragement
through all our joys and distress,
through the power your Holy
Spirit.
Amen.
January 17, 2011
Camp Joshua invites teens
to learn about pro-life cause
Are you a pro-life high
school teen who has always
wanted to do more for life, but
not sure how to defend your
position? 
 Louisiana Camp
Joshua is the answer for you.
Louisiana Camp Joshua
(LCJ) is a jam packed pro-life
weekend for high school teens
that will train you to be a true
builder of the Culture of Life.
Sponsored by the Knights
of Columbus, the Louisiana
Right to Life, and Louisiana
Students for Life, the three-
day experience is offered on
three dates, at three different
locations:
• Feb. 11-13 Lake Charles
• Mar. 11-13 Ruston
• April 1-3 Baton Rouge
At Camp Joshua, you will
learn how to change hearts
and save lives in your own
community through interactive
games, challenging training
sessions, exciting events,
hearing testimonies from
women who do regret abortion,
and receiving the tools to lead a
pro-life group on campus.
Today, graduates of
LCJ are pro-life leaders who
have started groups on their
respective college and high
school campuses, or given
presentations to their classes or
church groups.
If you are a high school
sophomore, junior, or senior
who wants to be a leader in the
youth pro-life movement and
help to transform our culture
into one of LIFE, register today
for one of the Camp Joshuas
nearest to you.
The cost is $75 and
includes meals, t-shirt,
program, field trip, and a bunch
of fun! To register or for more
information, contact Kacie
Hampton, at khampton@
prolifelouisiana.org; call
1-866-463-5433 or look for a
short video titled Louisiana
Camp Joshua on YouTube.
Calling all pro-lifers:
Meet in Baton Rouge Jan. 22 for first Louisiana Life March
Jan. 22 has become “a date
that will live in infamy,” because
that’s the date in 1973 that the
U.S. Supreme Court made it legal
to have an abortion.
Every year since that time,
millions of prolifers across
the country have gathered in
Washington, D.C. to March
for Life and stand up for the 51
million babies who have died
since Roe v. Wade.
Although the big march in
Washington, D.C., always garners
the most attention for obvious
reasons, we, here in Louisiana,
have good reason to stand tall for
life Jan. 22. We are having our
own march in the capital city of
Baton Rouge at 10 a.m.
The Louisiana Life March is
an attempt to “gather the people to
build a culture of life,” according
to Benjamin Clapper, executive
director of the Louisiana Right to
Life Federation.
If you are a Louisiana
prolifer and not planning to go
to Washington, D.C., consider
coming to meet us at the Old State
Capitol at 10 a.m.
Speakers include state Sen.
Sharon Weston Broome, Richard
Land of the Southern Baptist
Convention, the Rev. Shenan
Boquet of the Diocese of Houma-
Thibodaux and an EWTN
contributor. Gov. Bobby Jindal is
invited to speak.
Afterward, near the “new”
state capitol, a Life Ministry
Mobilization area will equip
marchers with tools needed to
make a difference back home.
• The Rapides Right to Life
group is chartering a bus to Baton
Rouge for $25 per person. If you
are interested in riding the bus,
please contact Donna Domzalski
at 445-7525. Seating is limited. Fr.
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Jim Ferguson will celebrate a 6:30
a.m. Mass at St. Francis Xavier
Cathedral on Saturday, Jan. 22
for the intentions of the Unborn
and will give those traveling to
Baton Rouge (bus riders will
meet in the Cathedral parking lot
at 7 a.m.) an opportunity to attend
Mass before leaving.
• After the march, come to
the Life Ministry Mobilization
area and visit all of the pro-
life booths including the
DesOrmeaux Foundation, located
in Lafayette (337-289-9366;
DesOrmeauxFoundation.com).
• For those who cannot
attend the march in Baton Rouge,
St. Joseph Church in Marksville
will be having a March for Life.
The March will begin at 10
a.m. from the parking lot of St.
Joseph Church and proceed to the
Courthouse steps where prayers
will be offered to end abortion as
well of other facets of abortion.
From there participants will
walk back to St. Joseph Hall for
refreshments. Those who can’t
make the walk can gather at the
courthouse ahead of time. Call
253-7810 for more information.
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ST. FRANCES CABRINI SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA performs the Living

Nativity as part of their annual “Reindeer Games” program.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL, MOREAUVILLE. The Girls’ Choir sang at the Christmas Open House at the Paragon.

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL, NATCHITOCHES. Elementary 4-H members collected gifts for Toys for Tots. MENARD HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH CLASS, ALEXANDRIA visited and
entertained the residents of St. Mary’s Training Facility for Autistic Children.

NATIVITY OF BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, CAMPTI held a birthday party for

Jesus on Dec. 15.

MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS CHURCH CCD, WOODWORTH had a

birthday party for Jesus on Dec. 15.
January 17, 2011 Page 13

Christmas around the Diocese

OL of LOURDES CCD, FIFTH

WARD put on a Christmas play.
(left)

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL,

PLAUCHEVILLE also put on a
Christmas play. (right)

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL, BUNKIE.

Preschool students wait their turn
to sing at the St. Anthony School
Advent program. (above)

ST. ALPHONSUS YOUTH CHOIR,

HESSMER sings Christmas music
during “Angels Sing” held at Our
Lady of Lourdes Church in Fifth
Ward. (middle left)

ST. RITA CHURCH, ALEXANDRIA

celebrated St. Nicholas Day on
Saturday, Dec. 4. (left)
Page 14 January 17, 2011

What makes our Catholic schools A+?

ST. MARY’S SCHOOL ST. MARY’S SCHOOL ST. MARY’S SCHOOL

NATCHITOCHES
“I think Saint Mary’s is a very disci-
plined school.   The academics are
great and the teachers are always
challenging students to put forth their
best effort.  It is unique because we
attend Mass weekly and are able to
celebrate God.”
NATCHITOCHES
“Saint Mary’s is the best place for
me because I can count on everyone
and learn about God in a fun envi-
ronment.   I think the students make
Saint Mary’s unique because we are
all different yet very supportive of
each other.”
NATCHITOCHES
“I like Saint Mary’s because it is a
safe school and I feel I’m getting a
very good education.   I like attend-
ing SMS because I can participate in
many clubs and sports while getting
my education.   The teachers care
about us.  It’s a great place!”

ST. FRANCES CABRINI SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA is an A+ Catholic school

for America because of the use of technology in every area of its curriculum. 
Ms. Vicknair is using the Smartboard to help her second grade students write
a letter of invitation to Governor Jindal to attend the school-wide ‘All American
Festival’ during Catholic Schools Week.

ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA SCHOOL, BUNKIE provides a challenging

curriculum for all students . . . Montessori classes (pre-K and K), computer HOLY SAVIOR MENARD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA is proud of its tradition of educating students
lab (pre-K to 8th), and French (1st to 8th). Mrs. Lise Jones, French teacher, is through faith development, academic excellence, and service -- just ask
shown with one of the 4th graders,

OPEN HOUSE
Sacred Heart School
Moreauville
Thursday, Feb. 3 St. Romain Oil
10 a.m. -2 p.m. Convenient, High-Quality Fuels, Food & More
(318) 240-9494
January 17, 2011 Page 15

OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL, ALEXANDRIA. What makes Our Lady of Prompt Succor School A+ are
our wonderful students -- like
-- and our efforts to develop their spirituality, intellect, creativity, athleticism, and any other gifts that JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 5
Our Lord has bestowed on them.

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, PLAUCHEVILLE provides the best in academics,
sportsmanship, spirit, and most of all, the Roman Catholic faith. The guidance
of our administration, the Brothers of the Holy Eucharist, the dedicated and
qualified faculty mold and construct the future leaders of Avoyelles parish, the
state, and even the nation.
ST. MARY’S ASSUMPTION SCHOOL, COTTONPORT added a Pre-K 3 for 3 year old children.  They are introduced
to the alphabet and numbers, colors, shapes and the calendar.  The children are taught to share, follow directions, and
become friends with their classmates.  By the end of the year they are well prepared for Pre-K 4. St. Mary’s is also proud
of the fact that currently all our classrooms are equipped with a SmartBoard, projector, and laptop computer.  These are
used daily by the classroom teachers as a teaching tool which allows them to enhance their lessons. 

OPEN HOUSE
Holy Savior Menard
High School
Thursday, Feb. 3
6- 7:30 p.m.
Page 16 January 17, 2011

Company offers electronic rosary

with JPII’s voice leading prayers
By Sarah Delaney
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) --
An Italian company is offering an
electronic rosary with the voice
of Pope John Paul II leading the
prayers.
The Prex Co., based in
Loreto, Italy, said in a press
release that the device, complete
with headphones, “was conceived
to promote greater use of prayers
in daily life.”
Electronic rosaries have been
on the market for some time, but
this year’s novelty is the voice of
the late pope reciting in Italian the
traditional rosary prayers as well
as the luminous mysteries of the
rosary, which he added in 2002,
the company said.
A recording that follows the
rosary calendar for each day of
the week can be turned on with
a simple click, the press release
said. The electronic rosary comes
in various colors and models and
a choice of images including
those from Our Lady of Lourdes
and other Marian sanctuaries.
One model is in the shape of
a heart; a red light pulses like a
heartbeat when it is turned on. All
are light and fit in a pocket.
The makers said the electronic
rosaries can be particularly useful
for people who are not mobile,
for example the elderly, to help
them feel “less alone.” It is also
a good tool for teaching children
prayers, the company said on its
website.
The rosaries are currently
offered with texts in English,
French and Spanish, and others
will be added, the company said.

TV Ministry now
airs Sunday Mass Catholics ask: Is social media a good thing?’
on Ion Network A new study linking teen’s also associated with increased that many parents are also caught and restrictions on the amount
excessive use of Facebook likelihood of stress, depression, up in “their own addictive media and types of media usage.”
Santa Fe Communications,
and texting to alcohol abuse suicide, poor sleep, poor habits” and lack the discipline to “The Church in Her wisdom
Inc., began airing Sunday Mass
and sexual activity has ignited academics, television watching challenge their kids to use media recognizes the advantage of
nationwide Jan. 2 on the Ion Net-
discussion among Catholics as and parental permissiveness, responsibly. online communication for
work, as part of their Heart of the
to whether or not the drastic rise according to researchers. “Parents need to be more faith outreach,” Tomeo said,
Nation TV Mass ministry.
in impersonal communication Although the amount involved and really get a handle noting both Pope Benedict and
“Heart of the Nation be-
among young people can be seen of texting and hours spent on what their children are doing the U.S. bishop’s encourage
gan in the 1980’s with the vi-
as a good thing. networking online cited by the online,” she stressed. “They need technology for evangelization.
sion of gradually broadcasting
But no matter one’s stance study might sound drastic to the to educate themselves, set and “But moderation is the key.
the Catholic Mass nationwide,”
on the issue, Catholics from the average adult, many teens don’t stick to guidelines and not be The important thing, is parental
said Bruno John, executive direc-
parish priest to the tech-savvy teen see it as abnormal. afraid to be parents or to set limits involvement.”
tor.  “Several factors has allowed
agree that parental involvement is “Today’s young people are
us to expand from a small number
crucial – and often, sadly lacking. raised in a media saturated culture
of broadcast TV markets to mil-
Business Week sparked debate and using these various forms
lions of additional TV households
recently by reporting that teens of communication is really like
across the country.”  
who “hyper texted” (over 120 breathing to them,” said Catholic
In Alexandria, you can watch
messages sent per school day) and author Teresa Tomeo.
the Sunday Mass on TV at 8:30
“hyper social networked” (over Tomeo, a former journalist
a.m. on DirectTV’s Channel 305
three hours spent on networking who also writes faith-based
and 347 or on Dish Network’s
sites per school day) showed an books for teens, said that parents
Channel 216 and 217.
increase risk of dangerous health are overwhelmed and often can’t
Santa Fe Communications
behaviors such as smoking, keep up with their children’s
is also launching a new website,
drinking and sexual activity. ability to communicate through
www.MySundayMass.org. which
Hyper-networking was modern technology. She added
will include streaming video of
the TV Mass, text of the homilies,
inspirational prayers, a “Where to
Watch” channel guide, and other
elements.  
“We want our website to be a
Special thanks to:
resource for Eucharistic ministers
who bring Communion to the sick
and homebound, for chaplains in
healthcare and prison settings,
and for the families and friends of
those in need of the TV Mass,” he
said.  The TV Mass also reaches
Catholics who have stopped go-
ing to Mass or those interested in
sponsor of
becoming Catholic.    
For more information about
Bishop’s Golf Tournament
this ministry, go to www.heartof-
thenation.org
January 17, 2011
Bishops urged to embrace social
media to evangelize effectively
By Carol Zimmermann
Catholic News Service
BALTIMORE (CNS) --
Social media is not only here to
stay but should be recognized and
used as a “new form of pastoral
ministry,” U.S. bishops were told
recently in their annual meeting.
“Social media is proving
itself to be a force with which
to be reckoned. If not, the
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church may be facing as great a
challenge as that of the Protestant
Reformation,” said Bishop
Ronald P. Herzog of Alexandria,
La., a member of the bishops’
Committee on Communications,
in an address to the USCCB in
Baltimore.
Bishop Herzog noted that
although social media has been
around for less than 10 years, it
lacks the “makings of a fad” and
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is “causing as fundamental a shift
in communication patterns and
behavior as the printing press did
500 years ago.”
He delivered the committee
report on behalf of its chairman,
Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala
of Los Angeles, who was unable
to attend the meeting because he
was undergoing back surgery.
Bishop Herzog used Pope
Benedict XVI’s description of a
“digital continent” to describe the
multiple media platforms used
today and likewise compared it to
new mission territory.
“We digital immigrants need
lessons on the digital culture, just
as we expect missionaries to learn
the cultures of the people they
are evangelizing. We have to be
enculturated. It’s more than just
learning how to create a Facebook
account. It’s learning how to
think, live and embrace life” in
forms of blogs, Twitter feeds and
online social networking.”
For starters, he said the
church must be a voice in this BISHOP HERZOG TALKS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AT MEETING IN
frontier especially when “anyone BALTIMORE. Bishop Ronald P. Herzog of Alexandria, La., talks about social
can create a blog (and) everyone’s media and the church during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops annual
opinion is valid.” fall meeting in Baltimore recently. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec)
He said once a question or
contradiction is posted in a blog,
Twitter feed or Facebook status,
viewers “expect a response
and something resembling a
conversation.”
“We can choose not to enter
into that cultural mindset, but we
do so at great peril to the church’s
credibility and approachability,”
he said.
Young people often use
social media as their first point of
reference in obtaining everything
from news of the world to updates
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on their friends.
“The implications of that
for a church which is struggling
to get those same young people
to enter our churches on Sunday
Provosty Sadler & deLauney are staggering,” he said. Or put
another way: “If the church is
not on their mobile device, it
doesn’t exist.” The bishop also
noted that even with staggering
sponsor of numbers of those who use new
media, the church should not
Bishop’s Golf Tournament
abandon what he termed “legacy
communication outlets,” stressing
that many people still rely on
newspapers, radio, television and
books for information.
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DONATION TO ST. ANTHONY CHURCH. Father John O’Brien, pastor

PDS TRAINING FOR CHURCH SECRETARIES AND OFFICE MANAGERS. A training class on how to use Parish of St. Anthony Church in Natchitoches, accepts a check for $10,000
Data Systems was held Jan. 11 at the St. Joseph Catholic Center for all church secretaries and office managers. from Deacon Joseph Peltier, to be used for completing the stained glass
Father Rick Gremillion, director of Special Ministries, was the presenter for the approximately 30 attendees. window project for the church.

River Oaks to showcase Menard art on Feb. 25

Barbara Clover, art teacher
at Holy Savior Menard, and her
art students will be honored at a
reception Friday, Feb. 25 from
5 – 7 p.m. at River Oaks Artist
Community.
Clover was named the
National Secondary Art Educator
of the Year for 2010 for her
exemplary contributions toward
the promotion of art education.
CDA 1459. Members of Catholic Daughters Court Bishop Desmond 1459, She and her students will offer a
visited two assisted living facilities in Alexandria on Dec. 20 and brought gifts class on Saturday, Feb. 26 from
to the residents. Pictured are some of the members and Msgr. Joseph Susi. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. teaching the
artwork project to be exhibited—
Kaleidoscopes: Circles of Color.
The cost of the class is $10 per
participant and is open to the
public.
Clover has been a teacher at
Menard for more than 16 years
and is the current president of
the Louisiana Art Educator’s
Association (LAEA), which is a
two-year term.
As a 16-year member of
the LAEA, Clover has been
recognized five times with the
Flanagan Memorial Grand
Award, the highest award by the
organization, commending her
contributions to art education.
She also has served in the same
organization as secondary art
representative, vice president for
the central region and has chaired
the Youth Arts Month, the main
vehicle the organization uses to
promote the arts.
The NAEA represents more
than 20,000 members from across
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Cabrini Church to offer In Your Cute Face rally

St. Frances Cabrini Church
in Alexandria will host its first In
Your Cute Face mini conference
on Saturday, Feb. 26 for all 3rd,
4th, and 5th graders.
The conference, which begins
at 9 a.m., will be a fun day filled
with music, good talks, games,
fun outside activities, and will
conclude with anticipated Mass
at 4:30 on Saturday afternoon.
“Our hope is to give the
message of Christ to these youth
before junior high school, when
many times the secular message
has already been introduced
and practiced,” said Father Jose
Robles-Sanchez, pastor. “We
want these youth to leave the
conference with three important
truths; God is real, God is
merciful and God loves all of us.”
Lizzie Gormley, a senior
at Notre Dame University in
Southbend, Ind., will be the guest
speaker. Lizzie, better known
as “Lizzie G.,” has worked
with Lifeteen for the past two
years. She has been a witness at
Covecrest Summer Camp, and
has done mission trips around the
world. Her mission in life, which
she is very open about, is to
become a saint. She is passionate
about her mission, and lives her
life for Christ. Lizzie G, is very
funny, full of life, and has a
special way of connecting with
younger kids. Her favorite things
to do when not attending school
are playing guitar, playing with
puppies, swimming, painting
and cheering for the Notre Dame
Fighting Irish.
“We are very excited to
have her come to Alexandria in
February to share her laughter
and excitement about Christ with
elementary aged students,” said
Father Jose. “I will have the honor
of celebrating Mass at 4:30, and
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will also be speaking throughout
the day. We will have a great time
with some good surprises.”
Dale dePerrodil, coordinator
for Catechesis for the Dioocese
of Alexandria, will also be one of
the speakers.
Any adult who would like
to volunteer as a chaperone for
the event is most welcome and is
asked to please call the rectory for
more information.
The cost per participant is
$20 if you register by Feb. 11.
After Feb. 11, the cost is $25.
To register online, go to www.
cabrinichurch.com.
For more information, call
318-445-4588 or e-mail Denise at
denise@cabrinichurch.com or Liz
Hines at lizhines@cabrinichurch.
See you there!

GIVING TO MANNA HOUSE. Sister Carla Bertaini, administrator of St. Mary’s

Training Facility, and two residents of the OLS Community Homes, load one of CLIENTS AND STAFF OF OLS COMMUNITY HOMES GIVE TO MANNA HOUSE. In lieu of drawing names for
15 boxes of food and supplies to the Manna House. gifts and having a company Christmas party, the clients and staff of Our Lady of Sorrows Community Homes asked
everyone to donate to Manna House this year. On Dec. 21, clients and staff of the Community Homes brought 15 boxes
of food and supplies along with $1,200 to the Manna House.
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Waiting for Eli: a story of
faith, hope, power of prayer
Lafayette, Louisiana author to speak Feb. 11 at fundraiser
By Monica Rafie
on behalf of National Cathholic
Partnership for Disability
At the close of the 2005
school year at Cathedral-Carmel
Catholic School, in Lafayette, La.
7th & 8th grade Social Studies
teacher and basketball coach Chad
Judice allowed his students to ask
him a question about himself. It
would be his last year at CCCS,
and he would be teaching some
of these same students in the fall
at his new position at St. Thomas
More High School. He wanted
them to know that he was both
a teacher and a friend. In all his
years there, it was the first time
anyone had asked the question,
“What do you fear most?”
“My greatest fear would be
to have a child with a mental or
physical handicap.”
In the dark of an ultrasound
room four years later, he would
revisit those words. He and his
wife Ashley had only wanted
to find out if their toddler son
Ephraim would have a brother or
sister. Instead, they were suddenly
January 17, 2011
thrust headlong into a new world. priorities, and even the healing of
If the baby survived, he would family members.
at the very least have numerous Waiting for Eli: A Father’s
physical disabilities. What does Journey from Fear to Faith will
a man of action do when there captivate any reader, particularly
is nothing within his own power parents who have had a prenatal
that can be done? He turns to diagnosis experience. It is a very
prayer and he brings everyone “Catholic” book, saints both
else along with him. obscure and well-known pop up Chad Judice, author of Waiting for Eli, will speak at the Celebrate Life Banquet,
From the beginning, it’s everywhere. To order, go to www. Feb. 11 at the Petroleum Club in Lafayette. Tickets are $50 per person and all
clear this story is bigger than waitingforeli.com proceeds go to the DesOrmeaux Foundation for pregnant women.
Chad and Eli. The hundreds
of students and community of
St Thomas More High School
“walk” with the Judice family,
and model a beautiful response
of a Christian community of
care: prayers with and for the
family, post-it notes throughout
the school daily reminding Chad
that students had entrusted Eli to
the heart of Jesus.
Another story unfolds
through the letters students wrote
and shared with Judice during the
time they prayed both privately
and communally for his unborn
baby. They are beautiful and
remarkable accounts of students
finding their faith, returning
to their faith, re-ordering their
January 17, 2011 Page 21

Chronicles of Narnia keeps need for faith up front

By John Mulderig
Catholic News Service

NEW YORK (CNS) -- “We

have nothing if not belief,” says
a character in “The Chronicles of
Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn
Treader” (Fox).
-- agree to join Caspian on his
And, indeed, with its youth-
mission.
ful protagonists confronting
This eventually requires
forces of darkness both within
them to bring together at the table
themselves and around them, this
of the noble lion Aslan (voice of
screen version of the third in C.S.
Liam Neeson) -- Narnia’s spiri-
Lewis’ classic series of Christian-
tual lord whose redeeming death
themed allegorical novels -- a
and resurrection are recounted
mix of live action and animation
in Lewis’ first volume and in the
-- keeps the need for faith front
first film -- seven magical swords
and center.
empowered to protect the land
A murky backstory and
from harm.
slightly sketchy plot, though,
‘THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: ‘THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER’. A lion named Aslan, voiced by During the adventures that
make director Michael Apted’s
Catholic actor Liam Neeson, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes and Ben Barnes are seen in the movie “The Chroni- ensue, Edmund and Lucy battle
addition to the franchise -- which
cles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.” The Motion Picture Association of America rating is PG -- parental temptations ranging from vanity
began with 2005’s “The Lion, the
guidance suggested. (CNS photo/Fox) and envy to ambition, greed and
Witch and the Wardrobe,” and
cowardice. Meanwhile, helped
continued with “Prince Caspian”
along by the wisdom of one of
in 2008 -- somewhat less impres-
cal cousin, Eustace Scrubb (Will tide carries all three children off vanquish a menacing manifesta- Caspian’s sidekicks, plucky war-
sive dramatically than themati-
Poulter). to Narnia’s Eastern Sea. tion of evil that takes the form of rior mouse Reepicheep (voice of
cally.
Resentful at having to share Saved from drowning by a green mist capable of making Simon Pegg), Eustace endures an
The opening scenes, set in
his room with Edmund, Eustace, their old friend, Caspian (Ben its victims disappear. unwelcome physical transforma-
World War II-era Britain, find
as the facts-only embodiment of Barnes), now the king of Nar- It’s here that the exposition tion which ultimately leads him
brother and sister Edmund and
modern rationalism, also sneers nia, the siblings are delighted to in Christopher Markus, Stephen down the path toward a far more
Lucy Pevensie (Skandar Keynes
at his cousins’ tales of travel to a be reunited with him aboard the McFeely and Michael Petroni’s positive spiritual conversion.
and Georgie Henley) -- two of the
magical kingdom. So it comes as “Dawn Treader,” pride of the script begins to feel a little bur- Richly cargoed with Gos-
four original human visitors to
a surprise when a seascape paint- kingdom’s fleet. They’ve arrived densome. Suffice it to say that pel-based moral lessons and
Narnia -- lodging with relatives,
ing hanging on the wall suddenly at an opportune time, since Cas- the siblings -- and, more reluc- Christian overtones, this swash-
including their obnoxious, cyni-
floods the boys’ bedroom, and the pian is in the midst of a quest to tantly, their traveling companion buckling sequel, despite its occa-
sionally rocky progress through
the waves, bears viewers on an
enjoyable, and mostly kid-friend-
ly, voyage.
The film contains consider-
able peril and bloodless violence
and a couple of mild bathroom
jokes. The Catholic News Ser-
vice classification is A-II -- adults
and adolescents. The Motion Pic-
ture Association of America rat-
ing is PG -- parental guidance
suggested.

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JAN. 24 EARLY REGISTRATION FOR ABBEY
YOUTH FESTIVAL
Register now for the Abbey Youth Festival to be held
March 26 in St. Benedict, La. Festival speakers include
Matt Maher, Paul George, Judy McDonald, Archbishop
Gregory Aymond, and the monks and seminarians of St.
Joseph Abbey+Seminary College. Early registration is
going on now through Jan. 24. The Abbey Youth Festival
is an apostolic service of St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary
College, designed to provide young people with an
opportunity to experience a day of prayer and faith
formation with an exposure to the Benedictine tradition. Its
focus is evangelization and vocational discernment by
means of Liturgy, prayer, worship, music and education
appropriate for Catholic young people. For more
information, go to www.abbeyyouthfest.com
JAN. 28 ST. MARY’S AUTISM CONFERENCE
St. Mary’s Residential Training School is hosting its
6th annual autism conference in Shreveport on Jan. 28.
Four distinguished speakers will present topics including
the treatment of feeding problems typically associated with
autism, early identification of autism, and improving
family ties, as well as treating self-injury.
The registration fee is $100 per person and $75 per
student (with proof of enrollment). For more information
please visit St. Mary’s website at www.stmarys-rts.org, or
call Bo Vets at (318) 445-6443 ext: 2149.
JAN. 29-30 CHRISTIAN DREAM THERAPY
Jim and Christy Gootee and the Two Hearts Team will
offer a weekend on Wholeness and Holiness Through
Christian Dream Therapy, Jan. 29-30 from 9 a.m. -5:30
p.m. at Maryhill Renewal Center. This is an opportunity
grow spiritually by finding out how to pay attention to
God’s symbolic language communicated in our dreams.
The retreat will look at the importance of dreams in both
the Old and the New Testament, as well as in the lives of
some of the early saints. Bring a Bible and a ‘dream
notebook’ in which you have written about one or two of
your dreams. Cost is $115. For more information, go to
www.jimandchristygootee.com or call (318) 641-6827.
FEB. 12 RECEIVING THE MIRACLE OF GOD’S
HEALING LOVE
Jim and Christy Gootee and the Two Hearts Team will
present a day retreat titled, Receiving the Miracle of God’s
Healing Love on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
at Maryhill Renewal Center in Pineville. Learn to follow
God’s direction in Scripture to help remove the blocks in
your miracle and learn about the doors to receive more
miracles in your life. If you need a miracle, don’t miss this
opportunity from God! The cost for the day is $40. For
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HAPPY 65TH ANNIVERSARY! Mary and Lloyd Lachney
celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a Mass by Msgr.
Joseph Susi at Kingsley Place Assisted Living.
those too ill to stay for the entire day, a healing service will
be held from 7-9 p.m. The cost is a love offering if attending
only the healing service. For more information, go to www.
jimandchristygootee.com or call (318) 641-6827. Don’t
forget to bring your Bible.
FEB. 12-13 S.A.L.T. RETREAT
The Office of Religious Formation and Training will
offer a S.A.L.T. Retreat Feb. 12-13 at Marhill Renewal
Center for all students in grades 9-12. The weekend retreat is
filled with fun, music, talks on the faith, adoration,
reconciliation and Mass. The last S.A.L.T. retreat for the
spring will be March 5-6. For more information, call 318-
445-6424, ext 221 or go to www.diocesealex.org and click
on “Youth Ministry.”
FEB. 12 VALENTINE’S DAY DANCE
St. John the Baptist Church in Cloutierville will sponsor
a Valentine’s Dance on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 p.m. to 1
a.m. in the church hall. Music provided by DJ “Doc” Couty.
Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. For tickets, call
David @ 357-3030 or Ray @ 379-2779.
FEB. 19 DAY OF RENEWAL
The Diocesan Service Committee of the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Alexandria will host
its annual Day of Renewal at St. Josephs Catholic Church in
Colfax, on Saturday, Feb. 19. The guest speaker, Johnny
Bertucci, is a member of the National Service Committee of
the Charismatic Renewal and a member of the steering
committee of the Southern Regional Charismatic Conference.
The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will include Praise and
January 17, 2011
Worship music, talks, lunch (at a cost of $12 per person),
testimonies, and will end with a Mass at 4 p.m. For more
information please call Jo Mabou @ 318-442-0584 or
Diane Ardoin 318-419-1547.
MARCH 18-20 YOUNG ADULT CONFERENCE
The annual Young Adult Conference will be held
March 18-20 at Maryhill Renewal Center. The conference
is open to all young adults, ages 18-40. Speakers include
Paul George, host Paul Hood, and music by Grae
McCullough. The theme is Faith: Our Generation. For
more information, go to www.diocesealex.org and click
on Young Adult Ministry.
MAR. 26 FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR FR.
LUKE MELCHER
On Saturday, March 26, Sacred Heart Church will
host a farewell reception for Fr. Luke Melcher in the
church Activities Building immediately following the 4
p.m. Mass. Fr. Melcher will be leaving for Rome soon to
begin studies on a doctorate degree. Everyone is invited.
IMMIGRATION CENTER SERVICES
The Central Louisiana Interfaith Immigration Center
offers the following services: Processing of family
petitions, employee visas, naturalizations, and much
more. For more information call José Colls at 445-6424
Ext. 211.
FEB. 10 ST. MARY’S SCHOOL DRAW DOWN
St. Mary’s School in Natchitoches will hold its 5th
Annual “Draw Down” raffle fundraiser from 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 10, at the school gym.
Only 400 tickets will be sold. Cash and prizes will be
awarded throughout the event, with a grand prize of
$5,000 awarded to the last ticket remaining. The event
will feature a buffet-style meal and cash bar. A silent
auction will also be held.
A “Draw Down” is a type of reverse raffle in which
the last ticket drawn – not the first – is the winner. Viewing
of the silent auction packages will begin at 5 p.m. Dinner
will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the Draw Down will begin
at 6:00 p.m. with the numbers of ticket holders displayed
on the Big Board. As each name/number is called, it is
removed from the board. The last ten ticket holders may
choose to divide the grand prize or continue to “draw
down.”
Tickets are $100 each, which admits two, with an
optional $25 insurance fee. Insured tickets drawn among
the first one hundred names receive a second chance at
play. In addition, a 4-wheeler will be raffled for $25 per
ticket.
Tickets are available at the St. Mary’s School office
and the Immaculate Conception rectory. For more
information, call 352-8394.
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All Catholic Schools
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Diocesan Offices Closed
MARTIN LUTHER
KING DAY
PRAY FOR FR. P. SIERRA-POSADA
24
Deadline to register for
Abbey Youth Festival
PRAY FOR FR. A. THOMPSON
31
PRAY FOR FR. N. VIVIANO
7 8
PRAY FOR FR. S. BRANDOW
14
VALENTINE’S DAY
PRAY FOR FR. F. D’CRUZ
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January - February
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
18 19 Prayer Service for
20 21 Louisiana’s
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Christian Unity 1st March for Life
7:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.
Baton Rouge
St. James Episcopal
Church, Alexandria
Amicus Club Rodeo -- Rapides Coliseum
PRAY FOR FR. L. SKLAR PRAY FOR FR. D. STENZEL PRAY FOR MSGR. J. SUSI PRAY FOR MSGR. S. TESTA PRAY FOR FR. K. TEXADA PRAY FOR FR. J. THOMAS
25 Menard 10th Grade
26 27 St. Mary’s Autism
28 CHRISTUS Cabrini
29 30
Retreat--Maryhill Renewal Conference Foundation Winter Ball
Center Shreveport 7:00 p.m.
Paragon Casino,
Marksville
Cenla Mens Mini Retreat -- Maryhill Renewal Ctr.
Christian Dream Therapy Retreat -- Maryhill
PRAY FOR MSGR. J. TIMMERMANS PRAY FOR FR. A. TRAVIS PRAY FOR FR. O. WILLIAM PRAY FOR FR. A. VARGHESE PRAY FOR FR. V. VEAD PRAY FOR FR. J. VELEZ-LOPEZ
FEBRUARY 1 2 FEAST OF
3 4 5 6
ST. BLAISE
Blessing of the Throats
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
FIRST FRIDAY FIRST SATURDAY
PRAY FOR BISHOP R. HERZOG PRAY FOR FR. K. ZACHARIAH PRAY FOR FR. B. ZAGST PRAY FOR FR. A. AELAVANTHARA PRAY FOR FR. T. ALLEN PRAY FOR MSGR. R. BORDELON
9 St. Mary’s Draw Down
10 11 Healing Retreat
12 13
5:00-9:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Maryhill Renewal Center
St. Mary’s Gym
Natchitoches
S.A.L.T. Retreat -- Maryhill Renewal Center
PRAY FOR FR. D. BRAQUET PRAY FOR FR. J. BROCATO PRAY FOR FR. A. CATELLA PRAY FOR FR. S. CHEMINO PRAY FOR FR. D. CORKERY PRAY FOR FR. J. CUNNINGHAM
15 16 17 18 19 20
PRAY FOR FR. W. DECOSTE PRAY FOR FR. D. DE JESUS PRAY FOR FR. B. DESHAUTELLE PRAY FOR FR. A. DHARMARAJ PRAY FOR FR. P. FAULK PRAY FOR FR. J. FERGUSON