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

Canon Jean Marie Moreau, In Residence

Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot

Mr. Robert Marcantel

Music Director Mrs. Marlene Mullenix

Organist Ms. Sue Burke

Receptionist Mrs. Lavonne “Cookie” Dennison

Secretary Ms. Carla Primeaux

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 Monday—Friday 12:05 PM__________________ Extraordinary Form: Sunday 5:00 PM High Mass Monday 5:30 PM Low Mass Tuesday—Friday 7:00 AM Low Mass Saturday 8:30 AM Low Mass

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Monday—Thursday 11:30 AM—Noon Friday 11:00 AM—Noon Saturday 3:00 PM—3:55 PM 30 minutes before all Weekend Masses NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Before 12:05 Mass on Tuesday HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION Thursday 11:00 PM—Midnight

CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

MAY 24, 2020

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception May 24, 2020 Dear Cathedral Parishioners and ICCS Community,

This past week, we had our Eighth Grade Closing Mass and Graduation (May 20th) and our Second Grade First Communion (May 23rd). Congratulations to all our Eighth Graders and First Communicants! Credits to their teachers for preparing our students well and to Mrs. Rose Viau, our Director of Religious Education, for get-ting everything ready for these special liturgies. We are truly blessed to have been able to hold these liturgical celebrations in our newly restored Cathedral, despite the limitations imposed on us by the state as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. As we close this unique and unusual school year 2019-2020, I would like to take the opportunity to express my sincerest gratitude to God, to our school administration, teachers, parents, and students! I am grateful to God, first and foremost, for all the blessings and graces of the past year. Our school (ICCS) was well-prepared and well-equipped to handle the challenges of long distance learning, which was forced upon us unexpectedly by the coronavirus pandemic. This was largely due to the ef-forts of Mrs. Christi Jarreau, our Principal, and Mrs. Blair Tadlock, who had the vision to implement curriculum changes that proved to be beneficial during the height of the pandemic, equipping our school with the latest edu-cational tools and technology that helped our teachers continue to teach their students outside the normal school campus setting. Our teachers and students rose up to the challenge, working so hard and innovatively no matter how stressful and frustrating it got at times. Ku-dos to our parents, who have generously given of their time, talent, and treasure to educate and discipline their children at home! The Church reminds us in the Cate-chism that the parents are the first teachers of their chil-dren, especially in the ways of faith. For your love, dedi-cation and generosity, I commend and thank you! As we move towards the summer and start preparing for the next school year, let us continue to pray for those in our community who are sick, for those who care for them, for those who have lost a loved one during this difficult time, for continuous improvement our situation, and for the end of this pandemic. Trusting in the help and loving providence of our good and merciful God, we can look forward to a future filled with confidence, hope, courage, strength and faith! Sincerely in Our Lord & Our Lady, Father Rommel P. Tolentino

Our Cathedral Parish is happy to welcome our “Seminarian for the Summer” Hunter LaRocca, who will be in residence here June and July! My name is Hunter LaRocca and I am a seminarian for the Diocese of Lake Charles. I am originally from Lacas-sine. I attended Lacassine High School and graduated from there in 2014. I attended Sowela Technical Com-munity college from 2014-2016 and graduated with an Associates Degree in Accounting, and began working in the banking industry. After working for about a year, I began to start thinking about my vocation and where the Lord was calling me in my life. Growing up I was told by my family, friends, and even teachers that I would make a good priest. I kind of dismissed that path regarding it as something that I did not think I was called too. As the years went on, I sort of wanted to control my own path in life and did what I thought was going to bring me happiness, by doing just that I realized that the path I was taking was not bringing me happiness and fulfillment. While I was in college, I got back into my faith. I started going to church more, became involved with the New-man Club Center at Our Lady of Good Counsel, and ex-perienced a conversion in the midst of it all. I started praying about my vocation and started asking God more frequently what He wanted from me. I became more open and drawn to the idea of becoming a priest. I spent a year at the Vianney House, while going back to school at McNeese. It was a very good experience to live with a parish priest and to experience what it is like day in and day out for him. In the year I was there, I felt the call be-coming more and more present in my life and decided to take the next step and apply for the seminary. In the first year of seminary I experienced what it is like to live in a new city with a new community, and it has born much fruit ever since I started. I am now going into my second year of formation at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. I am looking forward to a wonderful and fruitful summer here at the Cathedral!

THE ASCENSION 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.

Monday, May 25...The Cathedral office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. There will be 12:05 Mass and Extraordinary Form Mass at 5:30 PM.

MEMORIAL DAY IN LOVING MEMORY

OF THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride.

Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, that we may all deserve to be called

your sons and daughters. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have

died in the cause of freedom and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

—from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Welcomed into the Family of Christ through the Waters of Baptism

on May 14, 2020 Declynn Daye Drost

daughter of Rebecca and Jeffrey Drost

Immaculate Conception Cathedral Catholic Daughters Court Lady of the Lake #695 have elected their new officers for the 2020-2022 term and are excited to welcome this new leadership!

Laurie Cormier - Regent Helen Johnson - Vice Regent Amanda Day - Recording Secretary Mary Alice Lauw - Financial Secretary Connie Nodier - Treasurer One of the largest organizations of Catholic women in the world, dedicated to strengthening their spiritual life through Christ and His Church, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas was founded in 1903 by the Knights of Co-lumbus in Utica, New York. Catholic lay and religious women 18 years of age or older, who love and support the Church and wish to participate in social and charitable activities are welcome to join!

Thank you to the many families who signed up for our Online Giving at our website: immaculateconceptioncathedral.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! During these uncertain times you may also mail your do-nations or drop them in the mail slot on our office door. Offertory Collections: May 17, 2020…$21,932.51 (Collection—$16,736.51) (Online…$5196.)

Thank you for your continued generosity!

Please continue to pray for our young parishion-ers who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Pentecost Sunday: 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.

We have been printing a weekly bulletin here at the Cathedral office ever since the Coronavirus caused disruption in workplaces. It is not the same quality as the one from Paluch but we’re trying! You can read all our weekly bulletins on our web-site: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com

In loving memory…

Sister Clare Cramer sister of Barbara DuBose

died on May 18, 2020

David Harold Broussard, Sr. brother of Janine Falgoust

died on May 10, 2020

We pray that they will find peace and joy in the presence of Our Lord. We extend our sincere sympathy to their families and to all who mourn their death.

We are proud to announce the 8th grade graduates of Immaculate Conception Cathedral School!

Maxwell Robert Adams Ella Kathryn Aguillard Asha Robbie Austin Katherine Grace Austin Cecilia Caroline Barrios Kinslee Elise Blalock Margaret Elizabeth Blevins Ava Grace Brinkman Philip Michael Conner Reese Olivia Darbonne Lucas Paul Devall Noah Michael Ellender Evan Wade Ezell

Emily Anne Filo Ailani Shannon Fontenot Annie Piper Gaughan Ethan Christopher Goss Emma Grace Gregory Sadie Sue Guillory Henry Christopher Hebert Sofia Marie Hubbard Caroline Lillie-Jane Kaough Meredith Camille Karam Katie Lynn Kennison Hannah Grace LaFleur

Mia Grace Leger Alexander Luis Montesinos Graham Scott Montet William Blaide Navarre Mary Claire Obluda Luke Marshall Pierson Julia Michelle Savoy Alyk Rose Soileau Gray Magnus Standing Raleigh Cole Trahan Caleb O’Neil Wade Caroline Grace Walker Katie Louise Wilfer

Congratulations to the 2020 ICCS 8th Grade Young Christian Award winners, Asha Austin and Alex Montesinos!

Visit the Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Facebook page or Immaculate Conception Cathedral YouTube channel to view the entire 2020 8th Grade Closing Ceremony and Awards Presentation held at the Cathedral.

Father Rommel and the ICCS Kindergarten Team had fun greeting their students at the “ICCS Kindergarten Drive-Thru Celebration”

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK May 25—May 31

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6- 7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33- 36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7 -11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19- 20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM A Pre-Baptism class must be attended before the cele-bration 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 inter-view. 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 seek-ing initiation into the church as well as for those non Catholics seeking more information about the Ro-man Catholic church. Information concerning partici-pation in the RCIA process may be obtained through the parish office.

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception offers a Holy Hour of Reparation each Thursday from 11:00 PM until midnight in the Church. Please ob-serve social distancing.

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

Salus Populi Romani Protectress and Health of the Roman People

Prayer against the Coronavirus

O Mary, you shine continuously along our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick, who at the Cross were near to the pain of Jesus, keeping your faith firm. You, Salvation of the Roman people, know what we need, and we trust that you will provide for those needs so that, as at Cana of Galilee, joy and cele-bration may return after this moment of trial. Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the will of the Father and to do what Jesus tells us, He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and took up our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen. We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every dan-ger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Given the circumstances, Bishop Provost is providing this prayer for the use of the faithful:

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least into my heart. I embrace You as if You are already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. (You may make this Act of Spiritual Communion any-time you need it and as often as you need it.)

Our parishioner, Mr. Roland Bodin, has generously donated crosses and crèches that he built from the kneelers that were taken out of the church during the restoration. All the money raised from the sale of these items will be donated to our Altar Society. Crosses measure 6” x 3” - $5. each Creches measure 9½” 7½” - $25. Call the Cathedral office at 436-7251 for more informa-tion.

Take a look at the latest Byzan-tine style crosses Mr. Bodin made from the old kneelers! Most even have scenes from our Cathedral. These crosses are 4” x 5” - $7 each

Join us! We encourage those who wish to join our Parish to complete a Family Registration form. You can download the form from our website (immaculateconceptioncathedral.com), or call the church office (436-7251) and one will be mailed to you. Active membership for school subsidy, wedding fees, etc. is determined by your registration status, faithful attendance at Mass, and support of our par-ish through your contributions.

The 25% capacity of the Cathedral building is 150 people. We will not be taking reservations for Mass here at the Cathedral but please adhere to the social dis-tancing and face mask guidelines. The Church will be sanitized after each Mass. The 25% capacity of the Ave Maria Hall is 56 people. The hall will be open for meetings with the following guidelines: Maximum of 56 people The kitchen and front bathrooms can be used Do not enter the office area or use other parts

of the office building You must sanitize whatever you use (chairs,

tables, countertops, etc.) Observe social distancing The Ave Maria Hall will not be available for receptions at this time. Please call the office at 436-7251 to schedule use of the Ave Maria Hall.

Thank you for your cooperation! If you haven’t signed up for the Cathedral’s Flocknote yet, we urge you to register so that you can keep up with our news, latest developments and more. You can either visit flocknote.com/iccathedral or text ICCATHEDRAL to 84576 from your cell phone to subscribe. Then follow instructions from there. Flocknote is free, safe, secure, and your personal information will not be sold to 3rd parties. You can unsubscribe at any time, but please give it a try!

Formed is a valuable resource for your homeschooling, religious ed, study and entertain-ment! Don’t forget to access formed.org, the Cathe-dral’s gift to you! Go to formed.org, enter our parish code on the homepage: J8M3GP, create a personal account with your email and password. Start enjoying inspiring movies and video series, Catholic ebooks, and audio presentations. The best Catholic content is all in one place...and it’s free!

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The Diocese of Lake Charles will continue to stream Bishop Glen John Provost’s Mass at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays. The Bishop's Mass will also be televised on KPLC from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (The Mass recorded for television is restricted to 30 minutes, so for this rea-son, the rites have been shortened and abbreviated to the extent allowed by liturgical law.) The Mass will be available on the Diocesan website as well as on the Diocesan Facebook Page and on YouTube. You can also tune in at 9:30 a.m. on the radio to KLCL-AM 1470 or KJEF-AM 1290 in Jennings.

Mass Intentions for the Week

SATURDAY, May 23…(4:00 p.m.)—Gladys & Delma Devillier; Annette Pronia; Alexia Davis. SUNDAY, May 24…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—L. D. Gervais Family; Bev Wise; Larry Miller; H. R. Stoma Family. (11:15)—Mabel & Lee Trahan. (5:00 P.M. Extraordinary Form)—Ragan Gaspard & Family. MONDAY, May 25… (12:05)—Austin Stokes (living). (5:30 p.m., Extraordinary Form)—Keri Burke & Family (living).. TUESDAY, May 26…(12:05)—Hank Leger (living). WEDNESDAY, May 27…(12:05)—Nancy Phipps (living). THURSDAY, May 28..(12:05)—Tucker Thompson (living). FRIDAY, May 29…..(12:05)—Jerry Boudreaux. SATURDAY, May 30…(4:00 p.m.)—Annette Pronia; Bernice & Peter Ciambotti; Ruth & Sam Timpa. SUNDAY, May 31…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Enos Miller Family; Ryan Skrnich; Dena & Fred Nodier; Peggy Guidry; Angel Infante. (11:15)—Aladin Stutes Family. (5:00 P.M. Extraordinary Form)—Joy Gaspard.

Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill

Sondra Abraham; Rosa Adams; Sam Ange, Jr.; 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; Turner Brumby; Jerry Cain; Emily Carleton; Teresa Chapoy; Ada Cochran; Denise Collette; Thad Crouch; Betty Daigle; Wade Davis; Vickie Denison; 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 Kadlubar; 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 Per-cle; Ben Perry; Clifford Raleigh; Oliver “Rick” Richard; William P. Richard; Taylor Rock; Marian Rome; Lathan Russell; Rene Russell; Michael & Marie Scimemi; Cammie Shaddock; Sue Spears; Jaxson Spikes; Chris Stem-mann; Rob Stephens; Beau Styron; Darrell Sullivan; Theresa Theriot; Warren Thomas; Betty Trahan; Charlie Vic-cellio; David Walsh; 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 May: Pope Francis: We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church. Bishop Provost: May the Good Shepherd raise up in the Diocese of Lake Charles devout Catholics who openly and willingly embrace a vocation to the priesthood or religious life.

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