Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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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. Deacon Christopher Fontenot

Pastoral Assistant

Principal SLCHS

Sister Jeannette Touchet, S.E.C

Pastoral Assistant

Mr. Robert Marcantel

Music Director

Mrs. Charlotte Hine

Organist

Ms. Sue Burke

Receptionist

Ms. Lavonne “Cookie” White

Secretary

Mrs. Pam Menou

Bookkeeper

Mr. Philip Ardoin

Maintenance

Mrs. Christi Jarreau

Principal ICCS

935 Bilbo Street † P. O. Box 1029 † Lake Charles, LA 70602 † (337) 436-7251 † Fax (337) 436-7240

MASSES

Saturday Anticipated 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

11:15 a.m.

(Extraordinary Form) 5:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday 12:05 p.m.

NOVENA

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Friday 11:00-Noon; Saturday 3:00 pm 30 minutes before all other Masses. Or call office for appointment. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptism 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 pre-marriage interview.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN

INITIATION OF ADULTS. An on-going 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 non-Catholics seeking more information about the Roman Catholic church. Information concerning participation in the RCIA process may be obtained through the parish office.

July 26, 2015

strengthening the clergy retirement fund and seminarian education funds, growing the programs of Catholic Chari-ties, restoring the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to its original beauty and expanding the St. Katharine Drexel facility at the Saint Charles Center. Bishop Provost and your pastors have already responded to the planning study survey. Now they want you to have the opportunity to have your voice heard too. We en-courage you to attend one of the following Forums for the Faithful events to learn more and share your thoughts.

Tuesday, July 28 at St. Philip Neri in Kinder (607 Fourth Avenue)

Wednesday, July 29 at Sacred Heart of Jesus in Creole (5250 West Creole Highway)

Tuesday, August 4 at Cathedral of the Immacu-

late Conception in Lake Charles ( 935 Bilbo

Street )

Wednesday, August 5 at St. Joseph in DeRidder

( 1 125 Blankenship Drive)

All forums will start at 6:30 p.m.

If you cannot make any of the Forums for the Faithful,

please go online to www.lcdiocese.org and click on the

“ P lanning Study Survey ” button to learn more and pro-

vide comments. The password you will need is Catholic.

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Offertory Collection for the weekend

of July 18th and 19th…..$11,748.55

Second Collection, Solidarity Church

in Africa……………………$ 1,507.00

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception WISDOM FROM THE SAINTS: Holy Mass and Communion

The Infinite Mass causes the whole

heavenly court to rejoice. It alleviates the pain of the souls

in purgatory. It draws down all types of blessings upon

earth, and gives more glory to God than all the sufferings

of all the martyrs together, more glory than the penances

of all the saints, than all the tears shed by them since the

beginning of the world and all that they may do till the end

of time. - St. John Vianney

Hear Mass daily; it will prosper the whole day. All your

duties will be performed the better for it, and your soul will

be stronger to bear its daily cross. The Mass is the most

holy act of religion; you can do nothing that can give

greater glory to God or be more profitable for your soul

than to hear Mass both frequently and devoutly. It is the

favorite devotion of the saints. -- St. Peter Julian Eymard

Sunday is the property of our good God; it is His own day,

the Lord's day. He made all the days of the week: He

might have kept them all; He has given you six, and has

reserved only the seventh for Himself. What right have

you to meddle with what does not belong to you? You

know very well that stolen goods never bring any profit.

Nor will the day that you steal from Our Lord profit you

either. I know two very certain ways of becoming poor:

they are working on Sunday and taking other people's

property. - St. Jean Marie Baptiste Vianney, the Cure of

Ars

If you want to assist at Mass with devotion and with fruit,

think of the sorrowful Mother at the feet of Calvary. - St.

Padre Pio

O my children, how beautiful will that soul be in eternity,

who makes frequent and good Communions! -- St. Jean

Marie Baptiste Vianney, the Cure of Ars Holy Communion is the shortest and safest way to

Heaven. -- Pope St. Pius X

Our Lord does not come down from Heaven every day to

lie in a golden ciborium. He comes to find another heaven

which is infinitely dearer to him – the heaven of our

souls, created in His Image, the living temples of the

Adorable Trinity. - Saint Therese of Lisieux

Diocesan-wide Planning Study Update: Attend a Forum for the Faithful or respond online. Before any final decisions regarding an appeal and its goals, the diocese would like to gather your personal feedback concerning the preliminary plans which include

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

The Office of Catholic Schools is seeking an Assis-tant to the Superintendent. This position will assist the Super-intendent in the daily administration of the Catholic School Sys-tem of the Diocese of Lake Charles. Please email application and resume' to erin.usie-cooper@lcdiocese.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls please. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

BAKE SALE, HOSTED BY COURT LADY OF

THE LAKE #695, CDA….NEXT WEEKEND AF-

TER EACH MASS IN THE AVE MARIA HALL. PLEASE COME BY AND PURCHASE A “GOODIE”

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

Soul on Fire!—-An Evening of Praise and Worship will be held at Our Lady Queen of Heaven, 3939 Lake Street, Thursday August 6th, from 6:30-8:00 P.M. ALL ARE INVITED!! Admis-sion is free!! Dan Duet, an award-winning Catholic recording artist, will facilitate a gathering of prayer through music and Scripture. A great evening of praise and worship. A Love Offer-ing will be taken up to support OLQH ACTS Retreat Scholar-ships and other needs. Call 477-1236 for more information.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

‘FAMILY CHOSEN FOR THIS YEAR’S HOUSE OF FAITH” Tevera Reynaud and her sons Nathaniel, age 14, and McKinglynn, age 5, have been selected to be the recipients of this year’s House of Faith. Tevera lost her husband and the boys lost their father last year. Tevera works as a CNA at Chris-tus St. Patrick Hospital. They are thrilled to have this opportu-nity to own a home and build a life together. To quote Tevera: “These two boys are my world now. And me, I’m just a mom that’s trying to keep my family together. All we got is us and God.” Can’t wait to show her how God is working for her family through the Cathedral and all the member churches. Keep pray-ing. Our Drive starts in August. God Bless!

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH

ENGAGED COUPLES...Spend a weekend away from the cares and distractions of everyday living. Attend a Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend in preparation for your marriage. Upcom-ing weekend dates are: August 14-16, September 11-13 and November 13-15. For cost of weekends, other dates and to learn more, visit our website at www.lafayettecee.org or contact Paul and Carolyn Trahan at 337-254-8947 or 337-898-9257 or cee.trahan@gmail.com. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

A new Inquiry Class will begin on Wednes-day, July 29th at 6:00 P.M. We meet in the Old Day Chapel on the North side of the Ca-thedral. If you or someone you know is inter-ested in becoming a Catholic, this is a great

opportunity to find out what the Catholic Church teaches and believes. There is no commitment or pressure….so please “Come and See”

Also, if you are interested in working with the RCIA process, you are invited to join us at this gathering!

THIS WEEK July 27….Bereavement Session, 5:00 P.M., Ave Maria Hall. July 28….Baptism Class...6:00 P.M., Old Day Chapel July 29….Symbolan 5..6:00-8:00 P.M., Ave Maria Hall July 29…..RCIA Inquiry, 6:00 P.M..., Day Chapel July 30…..RCIA Catechumenate,6:00 P.M.- Day Chapel July 31…...G.N.A.T.S. meets at 9:30 in the library. August 01 & 02...Bake Sale, after each Mass, Ave Maria Hall. ___________________________________________________

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one

has a powerful impact on a person’s life.

But the surrounding world often expects survivors

to move quickly beyond their loss.

The grieving process takes time and deserves

attention...out of your pain

can come profound, transforming healing.

If you or someone you know has experienced the death of a loved one (a spouse, friend, sibling, parent, child) you may want to consider participating in this five weeks Bereavement Program. You do not have to be a Catholic, there is no time limit as to when the person(s) died and there is no cost...all are welcome. There is no easy way around the pain of losing a loved one. Grief has no rules and no timetables. Understanding the grieving process can soothe the doubts that linger. Learn about the “surprises” of grief and the emotions that affect you physically, mentally and spiritually. In this five week series you will learn about normal grief and hopefully gain a renewed sense of hope. Come and learn and ask questions to gather hints about picking up the pieces after loss.

When: Mondays, (July 27th, August 3rd, 10th and 17th).

Where: Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Ave Maria Hall.

Time: 5:00 P.M.

Please call the church office and let the receptionist know if you are planning to attend so there will be enough handouts for everyone. Questions...Contact Sister Jeannette , 436-7251.

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WELCOME!!

It our pleasure to welcome

The Catherine and David Landry Family

to our Cathedral Faith Community

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Camille Erin Serrano,

daughter of Kelly and Stephen Serrano

and

Amelia Therese Broussard

daughter of Sarah and John Broussard

were welcomed into the Family of Christ through the Waters of Baptism on July 18, 2015 and July 19, 2015, respectively.

Our Cathedral Parish Family extends its Best Wishes and Congratulations to

Allie Bruce and Jeremy Mayard

who were united in Christian Marriage on

July 18, 2015,

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SATURDAY, July 25…(4:00)—-Roberta B. Myers; Bea Chavanne. SUNDAY, July 26…(7:30)—-Parishioners. (9:30)—-Pam Menou (living); Dr. James

Fontenot; Albert “Rabbit” Manuel, Edna, Sidney and J.H. Broussard (11:15)—-Marjorie Conner. (5:00, Extraordinary Form)—-Harvey Broussard. MONDAY, July 27…(12:05)—Albert “Rabbit” Manuel. (5:30 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—Gilford and Lucille Young. TUESDAY, July 28…(12:05)—Natalie White. WEDNESDAY, July 29…(12:05)—Dr. Pat Crawford. THURSDAY, July 30... (12:05)—Frances Fischer. FRIDAY, July 31….(12:05)—Father John H. Disch-. SATURDAY, August 01….(4:00)—-Joy Barkate; Mr. & Mrs. John M. Langley. SUNDAY, August 02…(7:30)—-Parishioners (9:30)—-Monsignor Wayne Richard; Timothy Hebert; Concetta and Curtis Cardone, Sr. and Curtis Cardone, Jr. (11:15)—-Jeffrey Allain (living) (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Gilmore and Zoe Lassman.

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Watch Glad Tidings, 6:00 A.M., KPLC-TV—-every Sunday. Next Sunday, August 2nd, Monsignor James Gaddy, pastor of Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, reads the Gospel of the day and preaches the homily on the scripture (John6:24-35). Hear stories of the diocese, the region, the state and the world in the news segment. In the second half hour, on Exploring Theology, Father Anthony Fontenot talks with Father Edward Richard, M.S., about Pope St. John Paul II’s 1993 encyclical Veritatis Splendor (“The Splendor of Truth”), which expresses the position of the Church regarding fundamentals of its role in moral teach-ing. (You can also see the program by clicking the Glad Tidings link under the Resources tab at live.lcdiocese.org.) ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤

WANT TO BE ABLE TO DEFEND YOUR FAITH? Consider

taking a semester long course in Moral Theology, Church History

or Faith and Reason through Center for Catholic Studies. You

can take it for credit or you can simply audit it. You can audit a

course for $90 for the whole semester. For information contact

Susan Borgman at 337-439-7400 ext 309 or e-mail at

Susan.borgman@lcdiocese.org.

If anyone would like to receive

home Communion, please call

the church office at 436-7251

and we will contact you.

Remember to pray for our men and women who are serving in the armed forces now, and their families, and also those veterans who have served their country.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK July 27th—-August 02, 2015

Pray For Our Friends Who Are Ill

Rose Adams; Megan Allen; Sam Ange, Jr; Steven Scott Ardoin; Candice Ashford; Brian Babineaux; Mary Baker; Alysa Barrett; Philip Bell; Charles Benoit; Emily & Rusty Benoit; Buddy Bertrand; Randy Biagas; Robert Blanchard; Jim & Elsie Blanchard;Roland Bodin; Carly Book; Linda Borck; Annette Bosse; Agnes Breaux; Heath Breaux; Clifton “T-Boy” Breaux; Michael Breaux; Hubert Broussard; Jennifer Broussard; Billy

Brown; Jim Brown; Doug Burguieres; Raymond Cordova; Peggy Hardy Carlson; Emily Carlton; Kirk Carlin; Jeff Chaisson; Betty Chaisson; Billie Mary Chavanne; Harry Chesson; Cohen Cole; Pearl Collins; Charlotte Comeaux; John L. Conner; Claude Conner; Jodi Conner; William Corbett; Addie Cormie; Annie Cormier; B.J. Cruz; Debbie Curlee; Sydnie Dailey; Julie Davis; Chad Delahoussaye; Hubert Delome; Sam Deson-tos; Debbie Diffee; Irene Ducharme; Buddy Ducote; Shirley Duhon; ;Charles Elter; Dee Elter; Davis Charles Elter; Jan Eustamante; Julie Farque; Julie Percle Fontenot; Tucker Fontenot; Phil & Philip Fontenot; David Fontenot; Paige Ford; David Fruge; Nancy Fuller; Margie Heard; Brooklyn Hebert; Terry Ray Glasglow; Mary Elise Gosselin; Regina Gray; John Green; Luitgard Gretz;Tammy Grove; Bertha Guillory; Val-erie B & Ernie Harvill; Joanne Heard; Patricia Hebert; Ken Hine; Dolores Hodges; Karson Hoffpauir; Cynthia House; Daniel Hudspeth: Jessica Hulin; Jeff Hunsicker; Perry Hunsicker; Paula Russell Jacob; Mary Jeffers; Hayden Jones; Michael Jones; Harry Jouette; Emily Ju-dice; Bernard Kadulbar; Jerry Don Kelly; Paula Kanesaw; John Knight; Chris Stemmann; Warren Thomas; Mr. & Mrs. L.C. Howard; Aubrianna Johnson; Darrell Jones; Carol Kershaw; Kelly Langley; ; Vivian Langley; Mary Langley; John M. Langley II; Della Lemaire; Dale Lutgring;Tommy Martinez; John Lavern; Anthony LeBato; Glinda LeBlanc; Jennie LeBouef; Rosalie LeDoux; Emma Leger; Beth Loftin; Melanie Lupo; Amanda Martin; Bertha Martinez; Mary Matthews; McDonald: Julia Mere; Jason Miller; Robbie Morgan; Joseph Morris; Matthew Lucas; Angelique Nathan; Billy Navarre; Lois Neveu; Dena Nodier; Dorothy Orsot; Lucas Orsot; Sidney Ortego; Joe Pappion Fam-ily; Larry Parker; Sue Parker; Wilma Pawlowski; Phyllis Penning; John Poerio; Joan & Landy Peluso; Robert Pitre; Sheila Pousson; Frances Prejean; Laxsa Prejean; Jim Rawley; Lena Roush; Barry Reed; Jody Richard; Jim Ricklefsen; Judy Rogers; Wes Rollo: David Ross, Jr.; Felica Saer; Collette Schindler; Christian Skrnich; Martha Shively; Mark Schram; Michael Scimemi; Sandy Smith; Ashley Wheat Sipes; LaVona Taylor; Lyndon Thomas Simien; Fred Stoma; Stephanie Houssiere Sucre; Lisa Sullivan; Margaret Thompson; Lee Trahan & Family; Bobby & Maxine Tupper; Carmen Varela; Gwendolyn Veazey; Sarah Vidrine; Ed Watson; Arvel West; Daniel Whittington; Mary Wiltz; Sue Williams; John Young; Matthew Young; Debra Willard. Please contact us if you wish a name to be taken off the list…. 436-7251

Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or

Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-

12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35