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: [email protected](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 Tuesday—Friday 7:00 AM Low Mass Monday 5:30 PM 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 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 17, 2020
Transcript
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
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 Tuesday—Friday 7:00 AM Low Mass Monday 5:30 PM 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 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 17, 2020
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception May 17, 2020
By Pamela Seal Diocese of Lake Charles
Many pastors throughout the Diocese of Lake Charles have been thinking “outside the church building” to allow as many parishioners as possible the opportunity to attend Mass — something many Catholics have longed for since March 17. It was noon that day when public liturgies ceased in the diocese because of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus.
Bishop Glen John Provost lifted the suspension of public Masses on May 1. However, given the strict state guide-lines of no more than 10 people for indoor gatherings, sev-eral priests are turning to prayer gardens, parking lots, city streets, and FM transmitters to welcome back their flock.
Faithful gathered along Bilbo Street in front of the Cathe-dral of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday, May 10, for an outdoor Mass. All weekend Masses were held outdoors to allow more people access to the liturgy in lieu of the state-ordered 10-person limit for indoor gatherings be-cause of the widespread COVID-19 pandemic. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception drew a com-bined attendance of more than 500 people for the five weekend Masses in front of the 150-year-old church May 9-10. The Very Rev. Rommel Tolentino, pastor, turned to the city of Lake Charles to request a portion of Bilbo Street be closed to accommodate the faithful. Several people even brought their own keepsake kneelers made by the Knights of Columbus from the old kneelers removed during the restoration of the Cathedral in 2019.
Father Tolentino addressed Saturday’s congrega-tion saying, “I wish you could see the view from where I am standing. It is awesome to see so many people at Mass. It makes me emotional.”
He reminded everyone that God has allowed the suffering of this pandemic to happen to us for his own reasons, and that our sufferings have redemptive value when we
bring them to the cross. “God is helping us become saints,” said Rev. Tolentino.
Altar servers at the Cathedral wear required face masks during the Sunday liturgy on May 10. An altar was set up just outside the doors of the church as the congregation gathered outside for Mass.
Father Rommel Tolentino elevated the Eucharist during the consecration as he celebrated Mass outdoors on the front steps of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on May 10. The article can be read in its entirety on the Diocese of Lake Charles webpage: lcdiocese.org
There is an insert in today’s bulletin with the latest di-rectives from the Diocese of Lake Charles devised in conjunction with the Presbyteral Council and board of supervising physicians. Our Cathedral will be open for Masses with no more than 150 people in attendance (25% capacity). The faithful remain dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 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.
Our Cathedral Family wishes our Pastor, Father Rommel Tolentino,
congratulations on the 15th anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood
Thank you for your faithful service, Father Rommel!
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 10, 2020…$15,968.26 (Collection—$13,008.26) (Online…$2,960.00)
Thank you for your continued generosity!
In Loving Memory… Monsignor Ronald Groth
Monsignor Groth died May 10, 2020. He was Pastor of our Cathedral Parish from 1991 -1994. We will always remember his booming voice, joyful singing, and that great big laugh as well as the spiritual di-rection he so lovingly administered to his parishion-ers. We pray that he will find peace and joy in the pres-ence of Our Lord. We extend our sincere sympathy to his family and to all who mourn his death.
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!
We have been printing a weekly bulletin here at the Cathedral office ever since the Coronavirus caused disruption in workplaces. You can read all our weekly bulletins on our web-site: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com
Father Rommel is pictured with his parents, Erlinda and Joselito Tolentino, and Bishop Edward Braxton on his ordi-nation day at our Cathedral, May 14, 2005.
Please note the times for Mass and Confession on the front of this week’s bulletin. We are back to our usual schedule!
Welcome to the newest members of our Cathedral family!
Nichole & Michael Lanthier Family Grant Reddoch
Our Cathedral Faith Community offers its Best Wishes and Congratulations to
Jessica Rings Vidrine
and David Hardey, Jr.
who were united in Christian Marriage on
May 9, 2020
Jessica and David complied with the current Covid-19 guidelines and had an intimate, lovely wedding with their parents and siblings.
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 (figures not included) measure 9½” 7½” - $25. Call the Cathedral office at 436-7251 for more informa-tion.
Holy Mary, mother fair, Filled with love for
God, Pray for us in all our needs. Pray for us today.
May is the month in which we honor our Blessed Mother as Queen of Heaven and Earth. At ICCS, we honor Mary by bringing her flowers in May. This ICCS tradition will continue this year, but it will be modified to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Until May 31st we invite your family to bring flowers from your yard or garden and to pray by the Mary statue in front of our school, located near the front entrance on Ryan Street. Please remember to social distance if a fam-ily is already at prayer.
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.
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.)
Mr. Joe Stoma was recently awarded the Diocese of Lake Charles Citizen of the Year award by the Msgr. Hubert Cramers As-sembly #320 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
Two young men of our Cathedral parish Peter Obluda and Zachary Phillips, recently passed their Eagle Scout Board of Review process. Peter and Zachary are both members of the Order of the Arrow. The two started out as Cub Scouts at ICCS years ago. And another of our young parishioners, Alex Yokubaitis, was recently named the only wrestler in the entire state of Louisiana to earn All-American honors from Wrestling USA!
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!
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH!
immaculateconceptioncathedral.com
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 16…(4:00 p.m.)—Dora Jean “Dori” Scalisi Rogers; Souls in Purgatory; Annette Pronia; Eleanor & James “Teboy” Johnson. SUNDAY, May 17…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Robichaux & Robert Families; Ryan Skrnich; Peggy Guidry; Angel Infante; L. D. Gervais Family; Regina Hidalgo (living). (11:15)—Hayley, Andrew & Arthur Yearby (living). (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—E. J. Gaspard & Family. MONDAY, May 18… (12:05)—Anna Rita & Joseph Scalisi. (5:30 p.m., Extraordinary Form)—Joselito V. Tolentino. TUESDAY, May 19…(12:05)—Father Jom Joseph (living). WEDNESDAY, May 20…(12:05)—Bernard Leger. THURSDAY, May 21..(12:05)—Marie Lupo. FRIDAY, May 22…..(12:05)—Sue & Joseph Scurria. SATURDAY, May 23…(4:00 p.m.)—Gladys & Delma Devillier; Annette Pronia. 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.
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.
