Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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. Fr. Ruben Buller, In Residence Rev. Deacon Christopher Fontenot Pastoral Assistant Mr. Robert Marcantel Music Director Ms. Sue Burke Receptionist Ms. Lavonne “Cookie” White Secretary Mrs. Pam Menou Bookkeeper Mr. Philip Ardoin Maintenance Mrs. Christi Jarreau Principal ICCS Mrs. Monica Broussard Youth Director Cathedral Website: immaculateconceptioncathedral.com

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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.

September 17, 2017 do not have enough EMHC to administer Holy Com-munion under both kinds (Sacred Host & Precious Blood) at the principal Mass (Sunday 9:30 AM). All other Masses (Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 7:30 AM and 11:15 AM) will have the Sacred Host only. The Church continues to teach that Christ is present whole and entire in the Sacred Host alone or in the Precious Blood alone. We receive the whole Christ – His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity – even if we receive only the Sacred Host or only the Precious Blood. Those who have gluten allergy (celiac dis-ease) can receive Holy Communion by making spe-cial arrangements with the Priest. Please let me know if I can assist you with this. I know that change is difficult for some people. I hope we can all exercise patience and perseverance. Sincerely yours in Our Lord and Our Lady, Father Rommel P. Tolentino

Prayer for Safety in Hurricane Season O God, Master of this passing world, Hear the hum-ble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed Your order and returned to its former quie-tude. You are still the Master of the land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control: the Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy and overstep its conven-tional boundaries, invade our land and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season, we turn to You, O lov-ing Father. Spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with the passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to plead with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and ani-mated with a true spirit of gratitude, we walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where stormless eternity awaits us. Amen

+The Most Reverend Maurice Schexnayder 2nd Bishop of Lafayette

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Dear Parishioners, I would like to give you a heads up on several things that are go-ing on in our parish. First, our

restrooms renovation in the day chapel is now com-plete. If you have not yet seen it, please check it out. I have heard many positive comments from pa-rishioners who are very grateful for the much needed upgrade and improvement. We could not have done it without your generous contribution to our Building Fund. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart! Secondly, the visible part of the Cathedral restora-tion will begin next week (September 25 – 29). I say “visible” because behind-the-scenes work already started since the beginning of this year – verifying measurements, finalizing plans, preparing docu-ments, committee meetings, removing the hedges around the church in preparation for the work, etc. etc. Here is the scope of the work we will see next week: The vestment closets and cabinets will be moved from the sacristy to the day chapel. Ribbeck Construction will install temporary ramps for equip-ment and a dumpster for disposal at the south entry. The pews will be numbered and stacked per stack-ing plan for access to the walls. The acoustical tiles and adhesives will be removed from the interior walls. The tiles (no they aren't stone!) hold moisture and need to be removed to prevent further damage. Crews will also remove the vinyl flooring of the choir loft and the sacristy, clean and inspect the subfloors, and repair any rotten or damaged framing. At the end of the week the pews will be reset, all equip-ment and construction items removed, and the church cleaned.

Daily Masses on September 25-29 will be held in the Ave Maria Hall. We have a contingency plan for the weekend Masses on September 30-October 1, just in case they do not finish the work on time. We will let you know through Flocknote and announce-ments. We appreciate your cooperation at this excit-ing time in our restoration journey! Thirdly, the Pastoral Council met on August 24th re-garding the situation with our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC). Several EMHC ap-proached the Cathedral staff, members of the Pas-toral Council, and me, personally, to express the de-sire to serve less frequently (They are serving al-most every week). We have had Masses where we

╬ Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time╬

. MEN NEEDED FOR THE CATHEDRAL CHOIR!

The Cathedral Choir is in desperate need of men—tenors, baritones and basses. If you are aged high school to adult and can make this part of your regular ministry, please consider doing so! The Cathedral Choir sings at the 9:30 A.M. Mass on Sundays (beginning next Sunday, September 17). Rehearsals are in the choir room, lo-cated in the office building, on Wednesdays from 6:00—8:00 P.M. An informal vocal evaluation with the music director is required. The ability to read music is desirable, but not essential, as long as you have “a good ear.” If you are singing or have sung in choirs in high school or college or were in band in high school or college or just like to sing and want to be part of a very special group, please consider joining us! For more information, call Robert Marcantel at 436-7251. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ LET’S DO SOME FALL CLEANING!! The Diocese of Lake Charles Office of Youth Ministry is collecting items for a Garage Sale Fundraiser. They will be collecting items the entire month of September and first part of Oc-tober. DONATED ITEMS can be dropped off at 411 Iris Street weekdays from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. You can also arrange a pick-up by calling 337-439-7400 (301). PLEASE NOTE: they are not taking clothes except for nice children’s clothes and jackets/coats. The Garage Sale will be held on Thursday, October 19th—Saturday, October 21st from 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. each day. Please help support the YOUTH of our diocese!!! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ As a ministry to our parishioners who are sight impaired we print and mail a large print bulletin each week. If you know of anyone who could benefit from a large print bulle-tin, please let the Cathedral office know—436-7251. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING—-The Altar Society will have a planning meeting on Wednesday, September 20th, at 10:00 A.M., in the Ave Maria Hall. Everyone is invited to bring their meeting and service project ideas. All members of the parish are invited to join us!! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ There will be no BSA collection on September 16 & 17 SECOND COLLECTION SEPTEMBER 23rd & 24th… Catholic University.

Offertory Collection weekend of September 9th & 10th….$15,802.00 Hurricane Harvey Relief.$ 5,583.00

Remember: you may also make your contributions online by using a credit/bank card by visiting our website…immaculateconceptioncathedral.com.

THIS WEEK September 17….Confirmation Class, 3:00 P.M, Ave Maria Hall September 17….Youth Group meets, 5:00 P.M., AMH September 18….CDA meets-6:00 PM-Ave Maria Hall. September 19….Come Lord Jesus (Men) 6:00 A.M., AMH …. Come Lord Jesus (Women)—9:30 A.M., Library ….EF Mass choir practice—6:00 P.M. September 20...Cathedral Choir Practice, 6:00 P.M. …RCIA Inquiry, 6:00 P.M., Ave Maria Hall …Altar Society meets, 10:00 AM, A.M. Hall …ACTS REUNION, 5:30 PM, Ave Maria Hall September 22….G.N.A.T.S., 9:30 A.M., Library. September 24….Youth Group, 5:00 P.M.—Ave Maria Hall ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP “Grief takes time. Sometimes it’s at the time people think you should be getting yourself together, that the grieving person feels like they are falling apart.” Dr. Bill Webster. 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 Be-reavement 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. When: Tuesdays September 26th, October 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. Where: Sabbath House—407 Second Street, Jennings, LA. Time: 5:30 P.M. Contact Sister Jeannette if you have any questions. (337-304-6383). If possible please let me know if you are planning to attend so that I can make enough hand-outs for everyone. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ The next Women’s Prayer Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, October 4th, in the Ave Maria Hall, at 11:30 A.M. This year’s topic includes the books of James, Jude and Peter. For those planning to at-tend, the Bishop asks that you prepare by reading the Letter of James, Chapters 3-4. Cost: $15 per person. Checks should be made out to the Diocese of Lake Charles and mailed to Marlie Mudd, Diocese of Lake Charles, 411 Iris Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Please enclose a self-addressed and stamped envelope to be used to send your ticket to you. Deadline: Sept. 29th. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

Our Cathedral Faith Community prays for our friend who has died: Edward Jardell, died September 08, 2017. (Ed and his Louisiana Scramble Band played at our parish

picnics.) 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.

■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ A part-time cook is needed in the kitchen at St. Charles Center. Available for immediate employment and previous work experi-ence preferred. Please contact Michelle Monceaux at (337) 855-1232.

SATURDAY, September 16…(4:00)—Gladys & Delma Devillier; Ragan Gaspard and Family (living); Joseph A. & Louise Bertrand & Gerald Simmons

SUNDAY, September 17…(7:30)—”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—Monsignor Wayne Richard; Gauthreaux, Gremillion and Percle Families; Daniel Ieyoub; Angela K. Johnson; Mary Sue Thompson; Paul Stephen Theriot; Bobby Ardoin; Mr. & Mrs. Felix Dupre, Jr.; Bill Nezzio. (11:15)—Keri Burke and Family (living). (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—Gracie Eisen (living) MONDAY, September 18…(12:05)—-Tarry Franck (living). (5:30 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—Margaret Rice. TUESDAY, September 19…(12:05)— Tony Pecorino. WEDNESDAY, September 20…(12:05)—James Brignac. THURSDAY, September 21.. (12:05)—Vivian Langley. FRIDAY, September 22…(12:05)—Steven Ardoin. SATURDAY, September 23…(4:00)—-Jerica Camel (living); Chris Lasyone (living); Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Istre (living); Toni Anne Reed (living) SUNDAY, September 24…(7:30)—-”Pro Populo” (For the People) (9:30)—-Leonard Richard; Joseph & Anna Rita Scalisi; Bernice Hussman; Patsy Dupré Miller; (11:15)—-Vincent and Mary Niel. (5:00 P.M., Extraordinary Form)—-Claudia Barbe McMahon ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■

During the past few months we have been holding Inquiry classes for those seeking to inquire about the Catholic faith. On Saturday, September 30, at the 4 o’clock Mass, we

will have the Rite of Acceptance Into the Order of Catechumens for Trey Ferguson and Ben Sensat who are seeking Baptism. This is the liturgical rite where, assembling publicly for the first time, they will declare their intention to the Church and, in turn, the Church will accept their intention to become its members. Now called Catechumens, Trey and Ben will begin Dismissal Catechesis continuing to study the teachings of the Catholic faith in preparation to receive the Initiation Sacraments of Bap-tism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist next Easter. We also have three Candidates who, having been baptized in other faiths, are preparing to be brought into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. Le’Ann Adams, Karen Crawford and Delores Singh will continue in their catechesis until they are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Please keep each of these Catechumens and Candidates in your prayers. They will all need the support of our parish Com-munity as they continue their journey of spiritual formation and reception of the Sacraments. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMING UP—-CLEAN OUT THE FREEZER DAY—ANNUAL ABRAHAM’S TENT BENEFIT SET FOR OCTOBER 8TH. All food can be taken to Gordon’s Drug Store parking lot, 1-4 PM, —2716 Lake Street. Details in next week’s bulletin.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK September 18—24, 2017

Tuesday, September 26– Fables and Faith: Under-standing the Gospel with Aesop’s Fables, presented by Father Whitney Miller. 6:00 PM—9:00 PM. Please register by Friday, September 22 so that adequate ar-rangements can be made for supper. Suggested dona-tion is $20 per person. Register by calling the St. Charles Center at (337)8551232 or by visiting the website at stcharlescenter.com.

Monday: 1 Tm 2:1-8; Ps 28:2, 7-9; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Tm 3:1-13; Ps 101:1b-3ab, 5-6; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Tm 3:14-16; Ps 111:1-6; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Friday: 1 Tm 6:2c-12; Ps 49:6-10, 17-20; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Tm 6:13-16; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

Pray for Our Friends Who Are Ill Rosa Adams; Sam Ange, Jr.; Ste-ven Scott Ardoin; Gloria Bennett; Don Blocker; Jerry Cain; Emily

Carleton; Wade Davis; Claudia Dyle; Dee Elter; Ty Griffen; Michelle Hart; Brenda Hoback; Jessica Hulin; Mary Jeffers; Darrel Jones; Janet LaBiche; John Lavern; Della Lemaire; Marie Lupo; Melanie Lupo; Amanda Martin; Ronnie Mesh; Julie Moon; Betty Mueller; Ola May Natali; Larry Parker; Sue Parker; Rory Partin; Ben Perry; William P. Richard; Mari Rieth; Bevo Rome; Marian Rome; Cammie Shaddock; Rita Stutes; Warren Thomas; 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 a person has recovered or is deceased.

SAVE THE DATES Rosary Procession at 6:00 A.M., followed by Low Mass, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s apparitions—OCTOBER 13 (begins at ICCS at 8:00 A.M.) OCTOBER 19—-Holy Mass and Adoration for Healing, 6:00 P.M.