DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES Established April 25, 1980

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

Bishop of Lake Charles

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL PARISH

Established December 8, 1869

PARISH STAFF Rev. Fr. Rommel P. Tolentino, Pastor Rev. Fr. Ruben Buller, In Residence Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot

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. Monica Broussard

Youth Director Mrs. Christi Jarreau

Principal ICCS

935 Bilbo Street Lake Charles, LA 70601

Website: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com e-mail: iccathedral@structurex.net (337)436-7251 Fax (337)436-7240

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 4:00 PM (Anticipated) Sunday 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM 5:00 PM (Extraordinary Form) Monday—Friday 12:05 PM Extraordinary Form: Monday 5:30 PM *See inside for First Saturday 8:00 AM temporary changes Sunday 5:00 PM

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Friday 11:00 AM—Noon Saturday 3:00 PM—3:55 PM 30 minutes before all other Masses HOLY HOUR, VESPERS & BENEDICTION Every Sunday 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception February 2, 2020

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February 2nd - Candlemas, Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Presentation of the Lord

Today is a day of purification, renewal, and hope. On this day, ex-actly 40 days after Christmas, we commemorate Mary's obedience to the Mosaic law by submitting herself to the Temple for the ritual purification, as commanded in Leviticus [cf. Lev. 12:2-8].

Luke 2:22-24 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they car-ried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord: As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

Mary, of course, didn't need this purification…but she submitted out of obedience to the Law. Also, as the Lukan verses revealed, Our Lady and St. Joseph presented Jesus to the Temple for His "redemption," also per the Law [cf. Exodus 13:2, 12-13; Numbers 18:15-16]. This "redeeming of the firstborn”…is why this day is also known as "Feast of the Presentation." Now, there are two things here to care-fully note:

Note that "firstborn" means "the the male child that opens the womb," not "the first of a series of children born." There-fore, the Protestant objections to Mary's eternal virginity based on references to Jesus as "firstborn" are totally without foundation.

Note also that the Holy Family must've been poor as Our Lady offered birds rather than the lamb, as the Leviticus verses above indicate is the way of the poor.

Also commemorated on this "Feast of Light" ("Lichtmess" in Ger-man) or "Feast of the Candles" ("Candelaria" in Spanish, and "La Fête de la Chandeleur" in French) is the prophecy of Holy Simeon -- the "just and devout" man of Jerusalem who was inspired by the Holy Ghost to know that he would live to see the "consolation of Jerusalem" -- and the encounter with the aged widow, Anna the Prophetess, who lived in the Temple and confessed Christ upon meeting Him. It was Simeon to whom Mary presented Jesus, and in his prophecy to her, he told Mary her heart would be pierced with a sword, a prophecy found in the second chapter of the Gospel according to St. Luke 2:34-35: And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted; And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed. This prophecy and the sorrows that befell the Virgin during her time on earth are why depictions of the Immaculate Heart almost always show her or her heart itself being pierced by a sword. Depictions of Our Queen as the Mother of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa) often show her being pierced by seven swords, one for each of her Seven Sor-rows. Now, before Simeon gave this prophecy to Our Lady, he referred to her Infant Son as the Light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and because of this, light and candles play an important role before and

during the Mass, hence the most common name for this Feast -- "Candlemas." On this day, there will be a Blessing of the Candles and Proces-sion. The symbolism of the candles is described by Dom Pros-per Guéranger, OSB, in his "Liturgical Year”: The mystery of today's ceremony has frequently been explained by liturgists, dating from the 7th century. According to Ivo of Chartres, the wax, which is formed from the juice of flowers by the bee, al-ways considered as the emblem of virginity, signifies the virginal flesh of the Divine Infant, who diminished not, either by His con-ception or His birth, the spotless purity of His Blessed Mother. The same holy bishop would have us see, in the flame of our Candle, a symbol of Jesus who came to enlighten our darkness. St. Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, speaking on the same mystery, bids us consider three things in the blessed Candle: the wax, the wick, and the flame. The wax, he says, which is the production of the virginal bee, is the Flesh of our Lord; the wick, which is within, is His Soul; the flame, which burns on top, is His divinity. The candle blessing -- one of the three principle blessings of the liturgical year, the others being the blessing of palms and ashes -- will be given by the priest wearing a purple cope. He will pray 5 prayers over the candles placed near the Altar. The candles are sprinkled three times while the Aspérges me is sung, and then they are incensed and distributed. When we take a blessed candle from the priest's hand, we kiss the candle and then the priest's hand, just as we do on Palm Sunday when we kiss the palm and then the priest's hand when receiving the blessed palms. During the Distribution, the Nunc Dimittis -- the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32) -- is sung: Now dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, In peace, according to Thy word: For mine own eyes hath seen Thy salvation, Which Thou hast prepared in the sight of all the peoples, A light to reveal Thee to the nations And the glory of Thy people Israel. There follows a procession with the lighted candles and the singing of anthems. Then the Mass begins, and the lighted can-dles are held during the reading of the Gospel and from the be-ginning of the Canon of the Mass to Communion. It is customary to bring candles from home to be blessed -- at least 51% beeswax candles that one uses for devotional pur-poses (candles for the family altar, Advent candles, etc.) -- so they can be lit after dusk on All Saints' Day (1 November), dur-ing the Sacrament of Unction, and during storms and times of trouble. From the Pieta prayer book comes this prayer to pray while burning a blessed candle (or pieces of blessed palm) during those storms: Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace.+ God became man, + and the Word was made flesh.+ Christ was born of a Virgin.+ Christ suffered.+ Christ was crucified.+ Christ died.+ Christ rose from the dead.+ Christ ascended into Heaven.+ Christ conquers.+ Christ reigns.+ Christ commands.+ May Christ protect us from all storms and lightning. + Christ went through their midst in Peace, + and the Word was made Flesh.+ Christ is with us with Mary.+ Flee you enemy spirits because the Lion of the Generation of Juda, the Root David, has won.+ Holy God! + Holy Powerful God! + Holy Immortal God! + Have mercy on us. Amen. Source: fisheaters.com

THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD August 28... RCIA Inquiry classes, 6:00 P.M, Old Day Chapel August 29…RCIA Catechumenate, 6:00 P.M, Old Day Chapel August 30 …..G.N.A.T.S. meets, 9:30 A.M., Library ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP 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 sixweeks 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 griev-ing 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 sixweek series you will learn

about normal grief and hopefully gain a renewed sense of hope. Come and learn, share feelings and ask questions to gather hints

about picking up the pieces after loss. When: Mondays 19th, 26th,

September 2nd, 9th, 16th Where: Immaculate Conception Cathedral in

Ave Maria Hall Time: 5:30 PM

Please call the church and let the receptionist know if you are planning to attend.

Contact Sister Jeannette if you have any questions (4367251) ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤

WELCOME Our Cathedral Parish is happy to welcome the following who

have joined our Faith Community: Courtney and Michael Williams

Autumn and Justin Brashear ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Our Lady Queen of Heaven Family Life Community Cen-ter offers discounts to parishioners of all Catholic churches in the diocese. Members enjoy access to the gymnasium, weight rooms, cardio equipment, aerobic classes and 25 meter indoor heated swimming pool. Low monthly rates are $30/single or $40/family with discount. Call our office for more information of come by for a tour and complimentary pass—4746814. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presents “Family to Family Education Course” beginning August 27th (12 Tuesday nights), 5:308:00 PM, NAMI SWLA office, 715 Ryan Street, Suite 203. No Cost. ...For families and friends of individuals with serious mental illness.

Currently, there are five people who are attending RCIA classes with the intent to be brought into full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. At this

time, it is with pleasure that we have discerned the readi-ness of Myles Stevens to be received into the Church on Sunday, February 9 at the 11:15 a.m. Mass. He will make his Profession of Faith, be Confirmed and receive the Holy Eucharist. There will be a reception for Myles and his family in the Ave Maria Hall following Mass . Please keep Myles in prayer as he prepares to receive the Sacraments next Sunday. Your prayers are also requested for Sydney Thomas, Alexander Reese, Kat Ramirez and Christopher Neff who are continuing their journey of preparation for initia-tion into the Catholic Church.

Welcomed into the Family of Christ

through the Waters of Baptism Amelia Joan Dubard

daughter of Amy and Chance Dubard, on January 25, 2020

Please continue to pray for our young people who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation: that God will enkindle in their hearts the fire of the Holy Spirit; that their parents and sponsors will witness, by word and example, the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ; that their Confirmation leaders will be strengthened by the Spirit.

Tuesday, February 4...Come Lord Jesus (Men): 6:00 a.m., Library; Walking With Purpose Women’s Bible Study: 9:30 a.m., Library; EF Choir Prac- tice, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5…Cathedral Choir Practice: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6…RCIA, 4:00 p.m., Library; Holy Hour of Reparation, 11:00 p.m.—midnight Friday, February 7...Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 6:30— 9:00, AVM; ICCS Mass, 8:00 a.m., Cathedral; Encounter, 9:00 a.m., Ave Maria Hall; GNATS meet, 9:30 a.m., Library First Friday, February 7— Daily Mass—12:05 p.m. Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament—1:00—5:00 p.m. Extraordinary Form Mass—5:30 p.m.

Our Cathedral Parish is blessed to have many active ministry and service groups. However, with our lim-ited meeting space it is very important that you call the Cathedral office to have your activity put on our official church calendar. Please don’t assume that there is an available space for your activity! Thank you to the many families who signed up for our Online Giving at immaculateconceptiocathedral.com If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the convenience of online giving. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes! Offertory Collections: January 26 Offertory…$8333.11 Online…….$1,680. Church in Latin America…$541. The second collection this weekend is for the Building Fund. The second collection next weekend will be for Religious Education.

OUR WEEK AT A GLANCE

In Loving Memory... Dr. John C. “Johnny” Crawford, husband of Anna Crawford, died on January 27, 2020. We pray that he will find peace and joy in the presence of Our Lord. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family and to all who mourn his death.

Here is the schedule of the Traditional Latin Masses at the Cathedral while Canon Jean Marie Moreau is in residence here: Sunday, 5:00 PM - High Mass Monday, 5:30 PM - Low Mass Tuesday to Friday, 7:00 AM - Low Mass (First Friday to be announced due to possible con-flict with parish schedule) Saturday, 8:30 AM - Low Mass

Catholic Daughters Court Lady of the Lake #695 will host a Bake Sale in the Ave Maria Hall after all Masses this weekend, February 1st and 2nd. Please go over and give them your support as they continue their hard work for our church parish and community!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Februray 3—February 9, 2020

Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29: 10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16

Join our Pastor, Fr. Rommel Tolentino as he leads an 11-Day Pilgrimage to Germany, Switzerland, and Aus-tria on June 15-25, 2020.

Visit medieval Heidelberg, cruise the scenic Rhine River, enjoy the stunning scenery of Lake Lucerne, travel to pic-turesque Innsbruck in the heart of the Austrian Alps, tour Mozart’s and the “Sound of Music” city of Salzburg, pray in the shrines of the Black Madonna in Einsiedeln and Altotting, see the fairy-tale-like Neuschwanstein castle, visit the Bavarian capital of Munich, and experience the once-in-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play. Cost is $3999. per person with round trip air from Hous-ton. The trip includes first class hotels, double occupancy, two meals a day - breakfast and dinner, daily sightseeing, daily Mass, airport taxes, fuel surcharges, Passion Play Package and Trip Protection Plan. Tickets are limited. For more information or to request a brochure, please call the Cathedral office at (337) 436-7251.

February 5—Feast Day of SAINT AGATHA (died 251) Note: The painting that hangs in the narthex of the Cathe-dral is a late 17th/early 18th Century Italian Painting of Saint Agatha. “Of noble birth and great beauty,” so the ancient accounts describe Saint Agatha, martyred during an early persecu-tion for refusing a powerful Roman’s offer of marriage, since she had consecrated her virginity to Christ. An early preacher, Saint Methodius, reflects instead on her name, noting that, in Greek, Agatha means “good,” goodness being something we can all strive for, nobly born or com-mon, blessed with beauty—or not! So brutal the tortures that violated her youthful innocence, Agatha, like Agnes and several other women martyrs, was honored from time immemorial by having her name inscribed in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I). Long invoked as protector against earthquakes—Mount Etna erupted as she was being tortured—recent attention has focused on the par-ticularly cruel torture decreed for Agatha, the cutting off of her breasts. This has inspired cancer survivors to pro-mote Saint Agatha as patron and intercessor for women courageously facing breast cancer, for their families and the multitude of supporters who participate in fund-raising marches and races, and, of course, for the dedicated re-searchers who seek a cure. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptism class must be attended before the celebra-tion 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 ongoing process of formation and education is pro-vided 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 seek-ing more information about the Roman Catholic church. Information concerning participation in the RCIA process may be obtained through the parish of-fice.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception offers Vespers and Benediction each Sunday from 4 to 5 PM in the Cathedral, as well as a Holy Hour of Repa-ration each Thursday from 11 PM until midnight, also in the Cathedral.

“By His wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5)

Home School & Public School Parishioners: We are proud of all our students who are parishioners of the Cathedral and we want to include them in our bulletin! If you have any news to share, please send it to us by Tuesday afternoons as we have to submit the bulle-tin to the publisher on Wednesday mornings. Email it to: iccathedral@structurex.net.

St. Louis Catholic Performing Arts Presents…

SHOWTIMES: Saturday, February 15

6:30 p.m. Sunday, February 16

2:00 p.m. ACTS Theater, 1 Reid Street, Lake Charles

Visit kplctv.com for a preview of the show!

The Annual Diocese of Lake Charles Youth Con-ference will be held this year on February 21-23 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Beaumont , TX. This conference is open to all high school students. It’s a great place for you to share, deepen, and strengthen your faith! Participants will have an opportunity to ex-perience the Lord in the Sacraments, workshops, keynote speakers and fellowship. Don’t miss out on this wonderful experience! For more information including registration details, visit our DOLC Youth Ministry website at: www.dolcyouth.com

ICCS has limited 1st—8th Grade openings for the 2020-2021 school year. If you are interested in learn-ing more about the academic and spiritual offerings at ICCS, please contact Kay Morgan at (337) 433-3497, or by email at kmorgan@iccschool.org. Private tours are available.  

Get your golf swing ready and sup-

port St. Louis Catholic at the Russell J. Stutes Memorial

ALL SAINTS Golf Tournament!

Join us Friday, March 6, for lunch at noon with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Get a hole-in-one on #6 and drive away in a new Jeep from Navarre Jeep Ram Dodge Chrysler! Sign up your team of four for $600, or sponsor the event and save on the entry fee at: https://www.slchs.org/allsaintsgolftournament/ Contact Ashley Ivey-Atkins, Director of Advancement at 337-494-0724 or by email: aatkins@slchs.org with any questions.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT’S

HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE OF LAKE CHARLES!

www.lcdiocese.org

Bishop Glen John Provost’s monthly presentations at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast will be on Friday, Febru-ary 7 and the Ladies Luncheon on Wednesday, Febru-ary 12. Prepare by reading I Timothy:1—3 Both events are held in the Ave Maria Hall of the Cathe-dral of the Immaculate Conception Office on the south-east corner of Kirby and Bilbo streets. The Men’s breakfast is preceded by the celebration of Mass in the Cathedral, beginning at 6:30 a.m., with the Bishop’s teaching following at 7 a.m. Men should register by calling 337-439-7400. Cost of the Ladies Luncheon is $15.00 per person and reservations should be made before each luncheon by sending a check, payable to the Diocese of Lake Charles, to Victoria Walter, 411 Iris St., Lake Charles, LA 70601. A stamped, self-addressed envelope should also be sent in order to return the luncheon ticket in time for the event. The deadline for reservations is the Friday prior to the luncheon and all are asked to arrive by 11:30 a.m. Please contact Marie Davidson—474-9985 or Victoria Walter – 439-7400 if you have any questions. A Dove Fund is available to assist with the price of the ticket. If assistance is needed please contact Marie Davidson at 337-474-9985. The Abrazando Cristo Mission trip for 2020 will be July 10-19, 2020, to Puerto Rico and only 25 seats will be available on a first come, first served basis. Cost of the trip is $2,200.00, which covers all air and ground transportation, meals, lodging, tips, taxes, retreat, and mission shirts. For an information packet/registration form, contact Felicia Borel at 337-477-1236 or by e-mail at felicia.borel@lcdiocese.org. A non-refundable deposit of $300 must accompany the registration form, which has a Friday, February 14, deadline to secure a place. Women’s Day of Reflection…”A Lenten Journey with St. Therese” will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at St. Louis Catholic High School. The Presenter will be Robin Hebert, a spiritual director, retreat leader, and author. She is a past national presi-dent of Theresians in the United States and has studied for the writings and spirituality of St. Therese for years. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m. followed by the presentation from 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Cost is $25 which includes breakfast ($30 after March 4). For registration information, call Laura Thomas at 504-756-0000 or visit their Facebook page, Fleur De Lis Theresians.

Upcoming Saint Charles Center Events

February Events: Spring Silent Preached Retreat presented by Fr.

John Cunningham, February 7—February 9. How to Choose Your Battles presented by Sr.

Diane Depwe, February 11. St. Valentine’s Date Night at the St. Charles Cen-

ter presented by Fr. Whitney Miller and Deacon Brian Soileau, February 14.

Unity of Two: A Weekend Retreat for Married Cou-ples presented by Lloyd and Jan Tate, February 15—16.

Retreat for Healing After Abortion presented by Fr. Rommel Tolentino, Marjorie Long and Diocesan Team, February 21—23.

Our Call to Lenten Grace Ash Wednesday Eve-ning of Reflection presented by Fr. Whitney Miller and Deacon Brian Soileau, February 26.

For more information about the February events (cost, dates to register, etc.) please visit their website stcharlescenter.com.

♥♥♥Special Offer!♥♥♥

Friday, February 14—Sunday, February 16 A unique opportunity to participate in both the Valentine Date Night and the “Unity of Two” Couple’s Retreat. For this special offer you must call the Center to register at 337-855-1232 and cannot do so online. Please register by Friday, January 31 so that adequate arrangements can be made. Suggested donation is $375 per couple.

A Pre-Lenten Mission, featuring inspi-rational and motivational speaker Fa-ther Cedric Pisegna, C.P., will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sulphur on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Feb. 17-19. He will preach the homily at all Masses on Sun-day, Feb. 16. Father Pisegna will celebrate the daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. and lead a 7:00 p.m.

Word Service each of the three days. The best-selling author of 23 books, he can be seen on the Trinity Broad-casting Network on Sundays at 6 a.m. and on Daystar TV at noon on Sundays. All are welcome. For more information call 337-625-3364 or at www.frcedric.org. A book on the history of Lacassine, covering early set-tlers in the area and also the surrounding communities is available for purchase. Cost of the hardcover book will be around $35.00 and all funds raised will go toward the building fund for a new church hall at St. John the Evangelist Mission. For more information and to purchase the book, call 337-540-9924.

Mass Intentions for the Week SATURDAY, February 1…(4:00 p.m.)-Hidalgo, Fazzio Families (living & deceased); Lisa Landry (living); Jerry Scalisi; Geneva Batu. SUNDAY, February 2…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Evelyn & Roy Broussard; Dr. Francis X. Bride, Jr.; H. R. Stoma Family; Loraine Zimmermann Suarez; Fred Nodier; Maria & Mike McCall; Concetta & Curtis Cardone, Sr.; Curtis Cardone, Jr.; Bev Wise; Catherine Carr; Larry Miller; Velma & Dalbert Burleigh; Dr. Alvaro J. O’Byrne; Deacon Glenn Viau. (11:15)—Anthony Navarro (living). 5:00 P.M. Extraordinary Form)—Kenny Loane. MONDAY, February 3… (12:05)—Landri Kate Richard. (5:30 p.m., Extraordinary Form)—E. J. Gaspard & Family. TUESDAY, February 4…(12:05)—Ryan Charles Skrnich. WEDNESDAY, February 5…(12:05)—Olive & Clifford Broussard. THURSDAY, February 6…..(12:05)—Ceci O’Byrne (living). FRIDAY, February 7…..(12:05)—Anna Rita & Joseph Scalisi. SATURDAY, February 8…(4:00 p.m.)-Judy Ann Fontenot; Yvonne Pharr; Louise & Joseph A. Bertrand; Gerald Simmons; Gladys & Delma Devillier; James Aswell “Pat” Hanchey; Marie Lupo; In Thanks- giving. SUNDAY, February 9…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Robichaux & Robert Families; Albert “Rabbit” Manuel; Edna, Sidney & J. H. Broussard; L. D. Gervais Family; Ryan Skrnich; Noel Horan, Sr.; Rev. Stephen C. Schenck, S.D.B. (11:15)—Mabel & Lee Trahan. 5:00 P.M. Extraordinary Form) - Catherine & Wilson Lemelle.

Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill Sondra Abraham; Rosa Adams; Sam Ange, Jr.; Owen Arceneaux; Renee Arceneaux; Jenna, Aden, Grace, David Babcock; James M. Bailey; Henry Barnatt; Gloria Bennett; Charles Benoit; June Benoit; Donald Blanchard; Leneta Boudreaux; Robert Boudreaux; Melanie Bowles; Chandra Broussard; Dean Broussard; Kylan Broussard; Stephen Broussard; Jerry Cain; Emily Carleton; Teresa Chapoy; Denise Collette; Betty Daigle; Wade Davis; Vickie Deni-son; Claudia Dyle; Charles Elter; Dee Elter; Bill Ferguson; Lamont Francisco; Carolyn Gauthreaux; Ty Griffen; Diane Hagerty; Gabriel Hardy; Michelle Hart; Mary Hebert; Stephanie Hinton; Brenda Hoback; Emery Hooper; Anne Hoyer; Jessica Hulin; Georgia Ieyoub; Mary Jeffers; Gary Johnson; Brice Jones; Darrel Jones; Hattie Kad-lubar; Janet LaBiche; Cheryl Lecompte; Helen Lecompte; Sarah LeCompte; James Leger; Michael Lee; Della Lemaire; Melanie Lupo; Elizabeth Louviere; Judy Marcantel; Jules Maust; Brett McCaughey; Barbara McCombs; Ray Miles; Elaine Morrow; Betty Mueller; Kenneth Newman; Ruth Ottenweller; Larry Parker; Chris Percle; Ben Perry; Clifford Raleigh; Oliver “Rick” Richard; William P. Richard; Kathy Rock; Taylor Rock; Marian Rome; Lathan Russell; Rene Russell; Michael & Marie Scimemi; Cammie Shaddock; Sue Spears; Jaxson Spikes; Chris Stem-mann; Rob Stephens; Darrell Sullivan; Theresa Theriot; Warren Thomas; Betty Trahan; Charles Viccellio; Aly and Riley Wilkins; Gay Young; Martha Young.

If you would like to add or remove a name, please call the church office at 436-7251.

Please let us know if your loved one has recovered or is deceased.

Prayer Intentions for the month of February: Pope Francis: We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered. Bishop Provost: For the sick and homebound, may God extend to them His healing touch, support them in their loneliness, and answer their needs through our loving care.