DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES€¦ · Lord in the Gospel for Ash Wednesday (Mt. 6:1-6,16-18). FASTING & ABSTINENCE – combat the lust of the flesh (love for pleasure) Turn off the “Satanic

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES Established April 25, 1980

The Most Rev. Glen John Provost, D.D.

Bishop of Lake Charles PARISH STAFF

Rev. Father Rommel P. Tolentino Pastor Rev. Fr. Ruben Buller, In Residence Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot Pastoral Assistant Mr. Robert Marcantel Music Director Mrs. Marlene Mullenix Organist Ms. Sue Burke Receptionist Mrs. Lavonne “Cookie” Dennison Secretary Mrs. Pam Menou Bookkeeper Mr. Philip Ardoin Maintenance Mrs. Christi Jarreau Principal ICCS Mrs. Monica Broussard Youth Director immaculateconceptioncathedral.com

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935 Bilbo Street † P. O. Box 1029 † Lake Charles, LA 70602 † (337) 4367251 † Fax (337) 4367240

MASSES Saturday Anticipated 4:00 PM Sunday 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. (Extraordinary Form) 5:00 PM Monday Friday 12:05 PM

NOVENA Our Lady of Perpetual Help Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Friday 11:00Noon; Saturday 3:00 pm 30 minutes before all other Masses. Or call office for appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A PreBaptism class must be attended before the celebration of Baptism. These classes are held the 4th Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September and November. Arrangements for celebration of Baptism may be made by calling the parish office after

having attended the Baptism Class. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made at least six (6) months before the wedding date by calling the parish office. An appointment must be made for a premarriage interview. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS. An ongoing process of formation and education is provided for

anyone who is interested in inquiring into the Roman Catholic faith. The RCIA process is available throughout the year to those who are seeking initiation into the church as well as for those nonCatholics seeking more information about the Roman Catholic church. Information concerning participation in the RCIA process may be obtained through the parish office.

February 18, 2018 (by which we help the needy in our community). Practice tithing (Give 5% of your gross income to the

church collection and 5% to your favorite charity). Almsgiving is not just money, food and clothing, but

also time. So, consider visiting the sick in a hospi-tal or nursing home. Visit that relative/friend you haven’t seen in forever.

POPE FRANCIS: “BE COURAGEOUS, GO TO CON-

FESSION”

On February 19th, 2014, Pope Francis, spoke of . . . (wait for it) . . . of going to confession!!! (See, it’s not just your zealous Parish Priest speaking about the necessity of confession!) The Holy Father said, and I quote: "Everyone [should ask] himself: ‘When was the last time I went to confession?’ And if it has been a long time, don’t lose another day! Go, the Priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the Priests - Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession,” “Someone [may] say, ‘I confess my sins only to God.’ Yes, you can say to God, ‘forgive me,’ and say your sins [to God]. But our sins are also against our brothers, against the Church. This is why it is necessary to ask forgiveness of the Church and of our brothers, in the person of the priest. . . forgiveness is not something we can give ourselves.” Pope Francis went on to recognize that many people feel ashamed at the idea of confessing their sins to a Priest and might say, “but Father, I am embarrassed!” The Holy Father says: “Even embarrassment is good. It’s healthy to have a bit of shame . . . it does us good, because it makes us more humble . . . Don’t be afraid of confession . . . . When someone is in line for confes-sion he feels all these things - even shame - but then, when he finishes confessing [all his sins], he leaves (feeling) free, great, beautiful, forgiven, clean, happy.”

BE COURAGEOUS; GO TO CONFESSION . . . BE-FORE, DURING, AFTER LENT

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception SUGGESTIONS FOR A FRUITFUL

LENT

During Lent, we unite ourselves with Our Lord, who fasted and prayed for 40 days in the des-sert. By doing works of penance, Our Lord undid the sins of our first parents, Adam and Eve, and gave us the power to conquer Satan. We conquer Satan’s 3 most common temptations (lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life) through the 3 Lenten disciplines given by Our Lord in the Gospel for Ash Wednesday (Mt. 6:1-6,16-18). FASTING & ABSTINENCE – combat the lust of the flesh (love for pleasure)

Turn off the “Satanic tabernacle” (words of Blessed Mother Teresa referring to the TV). In-stead, do some spiritual reading – The Case for Jesus (Brant Pitre), Imitation of Christ (Thomas a’ Kempis), Introduction to the Devout Life (St. Fran-cis de Sales).

Avoid the Internet; instead, read the Bible each day (Try Gospel of Mark).

Avoid social media; instead, join our Lenten study on the True Reformers (every Thursday at 6 pm).

Fast on all Fridays of Lent (Fasting only kills sin). In addition to abstaining from meat on the Fridays

of Lent, give up meat on another day of the week (Wednesday).

Cancel the Good Friday crawfish boil and/or fish fry you were planning; or, figure out how you’re going to convince your buddy to cancel his. Good Friday is a mandatory day of fasting and abstinence! As such, it’s not a day of diver-sion. Why re-crucify Our Lord by partying on Good Friday!? Wasn’t once more than enough?

PRAYER – combats the pride of life (disordered self-love)

Make frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament (The Cathedral church will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Satur-day from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM).

Come to Holy Mass one more time each week; or come to Holy Mass each day of Lent.

Participate in our Holy Hour of Reparation every Thursday evening from 11:00 PM to 12 Midnight.

Participate in Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 12:35 to 5:30 PM.

Pray the Stations of the Cross (Join us at the Ca-thedral every Friday at 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM).

Pray the Rosary each day; or pray the Family Rosary (The family that prays together stays to-gether).

ALMSGIVING – combats the lust of the eyes (love for possessions)

Participate in our Fruitful Sunday (Bring canned fruits to church and we will donate it to Catholic Charities).

Make a donation to our Cathedral Outreach Pro-

Each Friday during Lent: Stations of the Cross…………11:30 A.M.

Adoration & Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament…………… 12:30 —5:30 P.M.

Stations of the Cross…………...5:30 P.M.

╬ First Sunday of Lent ╬

SIX-WEEK LENTEN STUDY The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception presents a six-week Lenten Study, which explores the lives of Saints Ignatius of Loyola, Thomas More, Francis de Sales, Philip Neri, Charles Borromeo and Teresa of Avila. As True Reformers introduces you to these great saints, you’ll want to stay friends with them for life, even unto eternity, as you discover how they spearheaded the Church’s re-birth from the ashes of Renaissance decadence and the turbulence and confusion caused by the Protestant Refor-mation. The saints of the Catholic Reformation show us just how powerful—-and beautiful—-is the human heart’s free response to God’s generous grace. WHERE: The Ave Maria Hall (935 Bilbo Street) WHEN: Every Thurs-day at 6:00 P.M. (February 22, March 1, 8, 15,22). Please call the Cathedral Office to register for the study—-436-7251.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY—- St. Louis Catholic High School is looking for a Band Director for the 2018-2019 school year. Please email a cover letter,

résumé and application to Glenn Viau, Principal, at [email protected] or mail to 1620 Bank Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. For more information or to print the application, visit slchs.org/employment or call the school at 436-7275.

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St. Theodore of Moss Bluff—Annual Chicken and Sausage Gumbo—-February 25th, Activity Center be-hind the church, 785 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy. Serving time: 9:30 A.M.—1:00 P.M. Bring containers for take-out. Tickets $6.00/serving (call Linda Mathis at 855-2367 or church office, 855-6662). Live music, Cake Walks, Dancing! Tickets for Quilt Raffle will be selling at the Gumbo. Winning ticket drawn on Mother’s Day. Need not be present to win. Altar Society will be award-ing winning “eat-in” customers “DOOR PRIZES”.

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Magnificat Breakfast Coming Up...March 10—John Windt Hall, 515 Bryan Street, Jennings, LA. Doors open at 8:30 A.M. for open seating. Breakfast begins at 9:00 AM. Tickets -$15.00. Register online: [email protected] or mail registration to Magnificat Lake Charles, 18057 D.A. LeDoux Road, Jennings, LA 70546.

THIS WEEK February 18…..Youth Group…”In the Desert” (Lent)— 5:00-6:00 P.M.—Ave Maria Hall February 18…..Confirmation Class, 3:00 PM, Ave Maria Hall February 19…..CDA, Court Lady of the Lake #695 meets—- 6:00 P.M., Ave Maria Hall February 20…. Come Lord Jesus (women)—9:30 A.M., Library February 21.....Cathedral Choir Practice, 6:00 PM ……. RCIA 5:00 PM, Library February 22…..Come Lord Jesus (Men), 6:00 A.M., AMH ……. Holy Hour of Reparation, 11:00-12:00 PM ……..True Reformers, Six-week Lenten Study… 6:00 P.M., Ave Maria Hall February 23…..G.N.A.T.S meets—-9:30 A.M.—Library ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

LENTEN MISSIONS IN THE AREA

Our Lady Queen of Heaven, 3939 Lake Street, Lenten Mission will be Monday, February 26 through Wednesday, Febru-ary 28 at 6:30 PM each night. The featured

speaker will be Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, known around the world as the “Dynamic Deacon.” He is a pow-erful and passionate evangelist and preacher whose no-nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire those who hear him! St. Margaret Catholic Church, Family Center East Room—-”Soup With Spiritual Sustenance”, A Lenten Reflection with Lunch. The Very Rev. Marcus M. John-son, VF, Dean of the Central Deanery and Pastor of St. Margaret’s will be the Presenter...Thursday, February 22 & Thursday, March 22—-11:30 A.M. RSVP—439-4585.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mission—Presenter: Father Maurice J. Nutt—-March 19, 20, 21—-6:30P.M.

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“I Believe in Jesus Christ/The Creed”—presented by Sr. Diane Depwe, Tuesday, February 27th—-6:00-9:00 P.M.—Saint Charles Center. In this part of the journey into the Catholic Catechism we will be learn-ing the importance of why we believe so strongly in Jesus Christ and in the Nicene Creed. This evening of reflection will address the reasons and purposes of God’s relation-ship with us as humans. To register please call 337-855--1232 or visit website stcharlescenter.com by Friday, February 23rd so that adequate arrangements can be made for supper. Suggested donation: $20/person.

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NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING—- If you are Grade 3 and higher and want to be an Altar Server at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, please join us on Tuesday, March 13th, at 3:30 P.M. in the Cathedral. Becoming an Altar Server is a fulfilling way to start a lifetime of service to God, his Church and his people.

SATURDAY, February 17…(4:00)—-Tony Pecorino; Veronica Lafanette and Family (living) SUNDAY, February 18…(7:30)—-”Pro

Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—-Patsy Dupré Miller; Mary Sue Thompson; Wendy Fournerat & Family (living); Darren Caillouet; Charles Duplechain; H.B. & Elverta McCombs; Anita Lavergne; Gene Juranka; James Moss; Theresa Stoddard. (11:15)--Angela K. Johnson (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Lee Buller MONDAY, February 19… (12:05)—Tony Pecorino. (5:30 PM, Extraordinary Form)—Ragan Gaspard & Family (living) TUESDAY, February 20…(12:05)—-Clint Thibodeaux. WEDNESDAY, February 21….(12:05) —Daniel Ieyoub. THURSDAY, February 22…(12:05) —John & Bernetta Cook and Family (living). FRIDAY, February 23…(12:05)—Dot Gallaugher. SATURDAY, February 24…(4:00)—-Gladys and Delma Devillier; Tenia Fusilier & Family (living); Ogea Family SUNDAY, February 25…(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—-Vivian Langley; Michelle Hart (living); Virginia Kate Jessen & Family(living); Theresa (Lou) Castete (living); Gauthreaux, Gremillion, Percle and Wood Families; Dorothy Huval; Scalisi-Barone Families; Trisha Leger (11:15)—Kari Burke and Family (living) (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Marjorie Conner ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ PEOPLE OF THE COVENANT If there is one word that stands out in today’s read-ings, it is “covenant.” God’s faithfulness and goodness serve as examples to us of how to live. Genesis tells the story of Noah and of God’s covenant not only with all people, but with all of nature. Never will the cleansing waters of the flood bring their destructive power to all the earth again. The sign, the reminder to both God and na-ture, is the rainbow in the heavens. The psalm reminds us of this compassion of God, and begs God to remember us, not because of our goodness, but because of God’s goodness and fidelity to the prom-ise. God shows us how to be good, not by decree, but by example. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Offertory Collection weekend of 2/10/18 & 2/11/18……$10,379.00 Religious Education…$ 1,625.00 Remember: You may also make your contributions online by using a credit/

bank card by visiting our website…. Immaculateconceptioncathedral.com

READINGS FOR THE WEEK February 19—25, 2018

You are invited to join the Southwest Louisiana Sub-stance Abuse Ministry (SWLA SAM) at St. Theodore Catholic Church on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. It is a safe, confidential place for those who are afflicted with an addiction or affected by the addiction of a loved one. You are not alone!

Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116:10, 15-19; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10

Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill

Rosa Adams; Sam Ange, Jr.; Gloria Bennett; Dean Broussard; Stephen Broussard; Waldean Broussard; Jerry Cain; Jim Cain; Emily Carleton; Poddy

Champeaux; Denise Collette; Wade Davis; Claudia Dyle; Dee Elter; Ty Griffen; Diane Hagerty; Michelle Hart; Brenda Hoback; Jessica Hulin; Mary Jeffers; Gary Johnson; Darrel Jones; Janet LaBiche; Cheryl Le-compte; Helen Lecompte; James Leger; John Lavern; Della Lemaire; Marie Lupo; Melanie Lupo; Elizabeth Louviere; Amanda Martin; Barbara McCombs; Julie Moon; Betty Mueller; Ola May Natali; Larry Parker; Sue Parker; Rory Partin; Ben Perry; William P. Richard; Mari Rieth; Bevo Rome; Marian Rome; Cammie Shaddock; Chris Stemmann; Lucas Terracina; Warren Thomas; Monica Thomason; Betty Trahan; Gay Young; Martha Young

If you would like to add or remove a name, please call the church office at 4367251. Please let us

know if a person has recovered or is deceased.