THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD JUNE 2, … · & Philomena Ohlenforst, Jimmy Joseph Fruge, Ruth Saloom, Julie Deshotels Jardell, Eddie Ackal, Carr Wilkerson, Jr., Otis

CATHEDRAL NOTES THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD JUNE 2, 2019

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist . 914 St. John Street, Lafayette, LA 70501-6701 . 337-232-1322 . saintjohncathedral.org

Very Rev. Chester Arceneaux, VF

RECTOR OF CATHEDRAL PARISH

Rev. Andrew Schumacher

PAROCHIAL VICAR

Rev. Cyprian Eze

IN RESIDENCE

Deacon George Jourdan

PARISH DEACON

CATHEDRAL-CARMEL TOURS/MUSEUM /GIFT SHOP MASS INTENTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mrs. Brittany Primeaux

PARISH SECRETARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE MANAGER RECEPTION CCS/PARISH FAMILY LIFE ACCOUNTING

Mrs. Danielle B. Huval

Ms. Sasha Massey Mr. Chad Beraud Mr. Thomas J. Niel

Mrs. Karen Broussard Mrs. Andrea Polito

SACRED MUSIC CEMETERY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR/ORGANIST CANTOR YOUTH MINISTRY SUPERINTENDENT & EVANGELIZATION

Mr. Brady LeBlanc Mr. Adam Conque

Mrs. Kristi Guillory Munzing Mrs. Kay Aillet Mr. Marlon Woods Mr. Stanford Joseph

Mrs. Laura Denny

JUNE 2, 2019 I THE SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

VOLUME 73 • NUMBER 22

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9:00 & 11:00 Babysitting is available in the Cathedral Center Grace Suite for children ages 6 months—3 years.

My Dear Parishioners:

Today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord into Heaven is a beautiful mystery.

Jesus is “Emmanuel”, “God-with-us”. And yet, today we celebrate his Ascension into Heaven. Does Jesus leave us? Didn’t he promise to always be with us?

Jesus does not leave us. In fact, his Ascension into Heaven allows him to be present to us in a more profound way. Christ, seated at the right hand of the Father in Heaven intercedes on our behalf for all eternity. While in Heaven he is also with us on earth whenever we call upon him. While on earth, we are also with him who is seated in glory in Heaven.

And so I ask you, do you recognize the presence of Christ in your life? Does Jesus seem like some far away figure, or is he someone who is near you? Pray for the Lord to reveal his presence to you.

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Join us in our parish mission this week at any of the above events. Do you see a need missing from our mission that Jesus is asking you to help fill? Give us a call at the parish office. 337-232-1322.

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The mission of the Parish of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is helping people grow as followers of Christ by:

• Engaging in the Sacramental life of the Church (Liturgy and Spirituality) • Studying the Christian Faith (Faith Formation) • Growing as a Christian Disciple (Parish Outreach) • Having a Missionary Presence in the Community (Works of Charity and Community Outreach) • Being Stewards of the Parish Tradition and Mission (Administration and Development)

We are happy to welcome Mr. Seth Ransonet to Cathedral Parish this summer. Seth is entering his second year of

Philosophy at St. Ben’s. He is a graduate from St. Thomas More Catholic School and is sponsored by St. Pius X in

Lafayette. Ben is the son of Mr. Randy and Mrs. Jennifer Ransonet. When you see Seth, please give him a warm

welcome.

MASS FOR PROTECTION

FROM HURRICANES

AND STORMS

Bishop Douglas Deshotel will celebrate a special “Mass for Protection during Hurricane & Storm Season” on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 5:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. Please join us for this important opportunity for prayer

and awareness at the start of Hurricane Season, which runs June 1–November 30.

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Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33

Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-

11a

Acts 20:28-38; Ps

68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-

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Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7

-11; Jn 17:20-26

Acts 25:13b-21; Ps

103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab;

Jn 21:15-19

Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps

11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-

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Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or

Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35,

27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39

Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34;

1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17;

Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

MONDAY – June 3, 2019 - Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs Louis Joseph Trahan, Jeanne Long (A), Keith Anthony LeBlanc TUESDAY – June 4, 2019, Easter Weekday Hubert (Red) Dumesnil, Sr. Hazel M. Neef WEDNESDAY – June 5, 2019 – Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr Mary Failla (A), Jose Luis Flores THURSDAY – June 6, 2019 – Easter Weekday All Souls List, John Patrick Kelly, Sr. (A), C. L. (Ray) Campbell

FIRST FRIDAY – June 7, 2019 – Easter Weekday Rebecca Bragg Marcantel, Dr. Frem Boustany, Jr., Lowell Thomas Hataway, Dr. Philip Perpera, Breaux-Broussard & LeBlanc- Jourdan Families, Sisters of Mt. Carmel, Relatives, Frienda & Benefactors, Irene A. LaCour (A), Louis J. Trahan, Bernice L. Trahan, Hatchinsin LaCour Families, M/M Gabriel (Della) Huval, Gene Breaux SATURDAY – June 8, 2019 – Easter Weekday Jack Denny, A. J. Antoine, Ann & Chester Breaux, Henry & Marie Bourgeois, Jesse Luquette, Roy & Millie Martin, Eddie George Ackal, Marc Mouton, Sr., Edgar G. Mouton, Jr., Trudy Sturlese Heflin, Dr. Larry Kreamer, Charles Miller, Alton Olivier, Maud Courville

SUNDAY – June 9, 2019 – Pentecost Sunday Congregation, Douglas Trumps, Joy P. Vincent, Mae Bernard, John Patrick Kelly, Sr., Special Intentions, Dr. Zerben and Gertrude Bienvenu, Renee Belaire Foster, Savie & Eve L. Solari, Schneider & Kohout Families, John & Philomena Ohlenforst, Jimmy Joseph Fruge, Ruth Saloom, Julie Deshotels Jardell, Eddie Ackal, Carr Wilkerson, Jr., Otis Domas, Yvonne Bascle, Henry Voorhies, Maggie Kate McCoy, Frank McCoy, Kathryn Howard, Special Intentions

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and

aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit on Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my

salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord with the sign of Your

true disciples, and animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen.

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BAPTISMS Baptisms are held following the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday and the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Please visit our website for more information and call 6-8 weeks in advance.

MARRIAGES Please visit our website for more information and call 8-12 months in advance.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK IN EMERGENCIES, CALL AT ANY TIME. INTERSTED IN JOINING THE CHURCH? CALL THE OFFICE AND ASK ABOUT THE RCIA PROGRAM

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Catholic Charismatic Renewal will host the annual Pentecost Eve Mass at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The Mass is open to

everyone who wishes to attend. Join us for a Spirit-filled night of praise and worship, Holy Mass, intercessory prayer ministry and sharing

of the world gifts. For more information, contact the Office of Catholic Charismatic

Renewal at [email protected].

DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR FOR CLERGY, SEMINARIANS, AND RELIGIOUS

MONDAY 6/3

TUESDAY 6/4

WEDNESDAY 6/5

THURSDAY 6/6

FRIDAY 6/7

SATURDAY 6/8

SUNDAY 6/9

Priests Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel

Bishop Emeritus Michael Jarrell

Rev. Msgr. Douglas

Courville, JCL

Rev. Robert Courville

Rev. Angelo Cremaldi

Rev. Barry Crochet

Rev. Francis Damoah,

SVD

Seminarians Seminary Faculty,

Parents and Benefactors

of Seminarians

Rev. Mr. Sal Istre

Rev. Mr. Andrew Killeen

Luke Kirk Joshua LaFleur

Alex Lancon Cole Laurents

Deacons Dcn. William Vincent

Dcn. Doug Wimberly

Dcn. Byrne Winn

Dcn. Jerry Wyble

Dcn. Harris Begeron

Dcn. Daniel Besse

Dcn. Raymond Derouen

Religious Sr. Elaine Thompson,

MSC

Sr. Mary Joan Barry, MSC

Sr. Maria Luz Cervantes,

MSC

Sr. Brenda Comeaux,

MSC

Sr. Audrey Ruth

Donnenfelser, MSC

Sr. Naoma Duhe, MSC

Sr. Audrey Fontenot,

MSC

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