Diocesan News and Current Events

September - December 2007

SEPTEMBER 2007

• 01-02 - 2nd Collection for Catholic University of America.

• 03 - Labor Day - Diocesan offices closed.

• 04 - "Food for the Journey" Speaker Series, Hotel Acadiana (Best Western), 1801 Pinhook Road, Lafayette; lunch available at 11:30 a.m., speaker from 12:10 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Region. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron at 337-654-8682.

• 04 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 05 - * Annual Red Mass, Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Lafayette, 8:00 a.m.

• 05 - ASSIST Suicide Prevention Training, Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• 05 - Acadiana Open Channel Pro-Life Segment on Current Issues, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Contact the Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 for details.

• 05 - EXALT, for high school youth and young adults; monthly speaker, praise and worship and Eucharistic adoration, Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Region. For more information, please call 337-654-9480.

• 07 - Deadline for Applications for Aspirancy Phase of Permanent Deacons Formation Program. Contact Deacon Jim Kincel at 337-261-5609.

• 08-09 - Bishop's Services Appeal Education Weekend. Bishop's audio or video recording played in parishes.

• 09 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel) 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 10 - Our Lady's Rosary Makers, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 9:00 a.m. - noon.

• 10 - Commission for the Pastoral Care of the Elderly, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 2:00 p.m.

• 10 - Holy Hour for Vocations, Saint Patrick Church, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Serra Club.

• 10 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 11 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 15 - Engaged Couples Conference, LeGros Hall, Baldwin, 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 15 - Pro-Life Coordinators' Respect Life Workshop, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall), 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. Contact the Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 for details.

• 16 - Catechetical Sunday - "Catechesis: Encountering the Living Christ." To order packet, go to www.USCCB.org.

• 16 - Day of the Hispanic Immigrant, Saint Jules Church, Lafayette. Contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 337-261-5544 for details.

• 16 - Engaged Couples Conference, Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 16 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 17 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 18 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 18 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 19 - * Mass with Bishop Jarrell, Sacred Heart School, Ville Platte, 8:15 a.m.

• 19 - "Monthly Manna," Forest Restaurant, Franklin. Gathering at 11:00 a.m., meal served at 11:30 a.m., followed by speaker at 12:05 p.m. Speaker is Monsignor Robert Angelle, retired priest of the Diocese of Lafayette. Sponsored by the South Region.

• 20 - * JustFAITH Orientation Presentation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall), 6:00 p.m.

• 20 - * Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 6:30 p.m.

• 22-23 - Bishop's Services Appeal Commitment Weekend.

• 22-29 - Interviews for Aspirancy Phase of Permanent Deacons Formation Program, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 23 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 24 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 25 - * Regional Clergy Meeting (Central Region), Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist (Knights of Columbus Hall), Lafayette, 10:00 a.m.

• 25 - Christian Formation Advisory Council Meeting, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 10:00 a.m.

• 25 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 26 - * Regional Clergy Meeting (West Region), Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Crowley, 10:00 a.m.

• 27 - * Regional Clergy Meeting (North Region), Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Hall, Opelousas, 10:00 a.m.

• 28-30 - Catholic Engaged Encounter, Acadian Baptist Center, Richard, Friday, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

• 30 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 2007

• 01 - Month of the Rosary in Spanish begins. Contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 337-261-5544 for details.

• 01 - Holy Hour for Vocations, Saint Patrick Church, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Serra Club.

• 01 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 02 - "Food for the Journey" Speaker Series, Hotel Acadiana (Best Western), 1801 Pinhook Road, Lafayette; lunch available at 11:30 a.m., speaker from 12:10 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Region. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron at 337-654-8682.

• 02 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 02 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337- 261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 03 - EXALT, for high school youth and young adults; monthly speaker, praise and worship and Eucharistic adoration, Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Region. For more information, please call 337-654-9480.

• 07 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 08 - Columbus Day - Diocesan offices closed.

• 08-12 - Priests' Retreat, Saint Charles Retreat Center, Lake Charles. Director: Reverend R. B. Williams, O.P.

• 09 - Diocesan DRE Meeting, Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 9:30 a.m. - noon. Plan to stay for lunch.

• 09 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 11 - * Catholic Committee on Scouting Adult Awards Mass, Immaculata Center (Chapel), 6:30 p.m.

• 13 - * Diocesan Campaign on Poverty, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall), 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• 13-14 - Bishop's Services Appeal Collection Weekend (optional).

• 14 - Engaged Couples Conference, Nativity of Our Lady Parish Hall, New Iberia, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 14 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 15 - Our Lady's Rosary Makers, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 9:00 a.m. - noon.

• 15 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 16 - Bishop's Services Appeal Reminder Mailing, Immaculata Center (Marian Hall), 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• 16 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 16 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 17 - Quiz Bowl for High Schools, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall), 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• 17 - * Regional Clergy Meeting (South Region), Notre Dame Church, St. Martinville, 10:00 a.m.

• 17 - "Monthly Manna," Forest Restaurant, Franklin. Gathering at 11:00 a.m., meal served at 11:30 a.m., followed by speaker at 12:05 p.m. Speaker is Reverend Lamar Oliver, pastor of First Methodist Church in Morgan City. Sponsored by the South Region.

• 18 - * Diocesan Pastoral Council Meeting, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 6:30 p.m.

• 20 - Re-Marriage in Christ Program, Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• 20 - Rachel's Vineyard #8 Planning Session (Post-Abortion Healing), Immaculata Center (Courtyard), 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• 20-21 - 2nd Collection for World Mission Sunday.

• 21 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 22 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 23 - * Mass with Bishop Jarrell, Saint Michael School, Crowley, 8:40 a.m.

• 23 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 23 - * Vocation Supper for Men, Immaculata Center (Bishop's Residence), 6:30 p.m.

• 25 - Hispanic Marian Cenacle, Saint Jules Church, Lafayette, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 26-28 - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat (Post Abortion Healing), Friday, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Contact the Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 for details. Pre-registration required.

• 27 - Engaged Couples Conference, LeGros Hall, Baldwin, 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 28 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 29 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 30 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2007

• 01 - All Saints' Day - Diocesan offices closed.

• 01 - * Mass with Bishop Jarrell, Catholic High School, New Iberia, 9:00 a.m.

• 02 - * Serra Club Mass, Immaculata Center (Chapel), 6:30 a.m., followed by breakfast in Marian Hall.

• 02-04 - Catholic Engaged Encounter, Acadian Baptist Center, Richard, Friday, 7:00 p.m. - Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

• 03 - * Diocesan Catechetical Conference, "Becoming a Church of Lifelong Learners," Teurlings High School, Lafayette, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Christian Formation, 337-261-5550.

• 03-04 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Retreat, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 10:00 a.m. Saturday - 6:00 p.m. Sunday.

• 04 - Engaged Couples Conference, Msgr. Jeanmard Parish Center, Eunice, 12:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

• 05 - Holy Hour for Vocations, Saint Patrick Church, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Serra Club.

• 05 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 05-12 - Icon Workshop, Jesuit Spirituality Center, Grand Coteau. Sponsored by the Office of Worship, 337-261-5554.

• 06 - Bishop's Services Appeal Reminder Mailing, Immaculata Center (Marian Hall), 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• 06 - "Food for the Journey" Speaker Series, Hotel Acadiana (Best Western), 1801 Pinhook Road, Lafayette; lunch available at 11:30 a.m., speaker from 12:10 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Region. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron at 337-654-8682.

• 06 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 06 - Rachel's Vineyard Retreat #8 Reunion, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 06 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 06-07 - * Clergy Study Days, Holiday Inn Central, Lafayette. Topic: Liturgy; Presenter: Reverend Dennis Gil of the North American College, Rome.

• 07 - Catholic Schools Development Directors' Meeting, Schools of the Sacred Heart, Grand Coteau, 9:00 a.m. - noon.

• 07 - EXALT, for high school youth and young adults; monthly speaker, praise and worship and Eucharistic adoration, Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 337-654-9480.

• 08-11 - Deacons' Retreat, Saint Charles Center, Lake Charles.

• 10-11 - Bishop's Services Appeal Collection Weekend (optional).

• 11 - African American Catholic Youth Congress Facilitators' Orientation, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall, Katharine Drexel), 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 12 - Our Lady's Rosary Makers, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 9:00 a.m. - noon.

• 12 - Commission for the Pastoral Care of the Elderly, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 2:00 p.m.

• 12 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 13 - Sign Language Class, Deaf Action Center, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

• 14 - Violence Prevention Workshop, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall), 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• 14 - Curriculum Coordinators' Meeting, Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 9:00 a.m. - noon.

• 14 - "Monthly Manna," Forest Restaurant, Franklin. Gathering at 11:00 a.m., meal served at 11:30 a.m., followed by speaker at 12:05 p.m. Speaker is Reverend Francis Martin, retired minister from Lafayette. Sponsored by the South Region.

• 17 - * African American Catholic Youth Congress, Saint Thomas More High School, Lafayette, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

• 17-18 - 2nd Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

• 17-18 - Mexican Mobile Consulate, Clifton Chenier Center, Lafayette, hours to be announced. For more information, contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 337-261-5544.

• 19 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 20 - * Bishop's Conference, Immaculata Center (Jeanmard Conference Room 226), 10:00 a.m.

• 20 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 21 - Justice and Peace Advisory Commission Meeting, Immaculata Center (Marian Hall), 6:30 p.m.

• 22-23 - Thanksgiving Holidays - Diocesan offices closed.

• 25 - Hispanic Advent Retreat, Saint Jules Church, Lafayette, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• 26 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 27 - Catholic Schools Religion Administrators' Meeting, Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 9:30 a.m. - noon.

• 30 - Beginning of Novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 337-261-5544 for details.

DECEMBER 2007

• 01-08 - Hispanic Novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 337-261-5544 for more information.

• 02 - Engaged Couples Conference, Immaculata Center (Marian Hall), 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• 03 - Holy Hour for Vocations, Saint Patrick Church, Lafayette, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Serra Club.

• 03 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 04 - "Food for the Journey" Speaker Series, Hotel Acadiana (Best Western), 1801 Pinhook Road, Lafayette; lunch available at 11:30 a.m., speaker from 12:10 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Central Region. For more information, please call Mary Bergeron at 337-654-8682.

• 04 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

• 05 - EXALT, for high school youth and young adults; monthly speaker, praise and worship and Eucharistic adoration, Our Lady of Wisdom Church, Lafayette, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call 337-654-9480.

• 05 - * Vocation Supper for Men, Immaculata Center (Bishop's Residence), 6:30 p.m.

• 06 - * Estate Planning Seminar, Immaculata Center (Fusilier Hall), 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

• 08-09 - 2nd Collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious.

• 09 - * Mass for Survivors of Violence, Immaculata Center (Chapel), 2:00 p.m., with reception following in Marian Hall.

• 09 - * Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Saint Jules Church, Lafayette, 7:00 p.m.

• 10 - Our Lady's Rosary Makers, Immaculata Center (Katharine Drexel), 9:00 a.m. - noon.

• 10 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 11 - Bishop's Services Appeal Reminder Mailing, Immaculata Center (Marian Hall), 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• 12 - * "Monthly Manna," Forest Restaurant, Franklin. Gathering at 11:00 a.m., meal served at 11:30a.m., followed by speaker at 12:05 p.m. Speaker is Bishop Michael Jarrell. Sponsored by the South Region.

• 13 - * Mass with Bishop Jarrell, Teurlings Catholic High School, Lafayette, 8:36 a.m.

• 15-16 - Bishop's Services Appeal Collection Weekend (optional).

• 16-24 - Posadas, Saint Jules Church, Lafayette, 7:00 p.m.

• 17 - Circle of Friends (For those who are separated, divorced or widowed), Immaculata Center (John XXIII), 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

• 18 - Hannah's Hope: Catholic Fertility Support Group, Holy Cross Catholic Church (Floyd Calais Religious Education Building), 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Contacts: Office of Pro-Life Issues at 337-261-5607 or Sheila Robson at 337-984-7170.

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