Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Highlights From The Catholic Paper In Baton Rouge

As a part of the Louisiana aspect of this blog , I highlight the Catholic papers from the state of Louisiana. Today we hit the Paper from the Diocese of Baton Rouge that can be downloaded here in pdf form

This is the August 15 section and I will point out highlights that interest me(so check out the whole thing)

Page 1 of the paper really show that the Baton Rouge area folks have a treat.
The Image(statue) of Our Lady of America will be on display in St. Louis basilica in Baton Rouge through Sept 8th. There is a nice picture and talks about the history of this devotion. This is part of a Nationwide tour.

Page 2 shows that our Lady of the Lake has been chosen for a major Cancer pilot program.

Page 3 has an excellent article on a Priest that died recently. He was Father William J. Hewson. He sounds like he was a great Priest and served everyone to the most of his ability


Page 4 -Father John Carville has his column up. It is a nice one on the Holy Spirit

Page 5 has a nice article on a Catholic Family at Our Lady of Mercy that all throws themselves into serving the Church and the community

Page 7 has a real nice article on the Prayer Phone Lines that the Catholic Churches in the area run in Baton Rouge. That is a great ministry. My grandfather is a Baptist. He did a lot of work for the prayer telephone line for the First Baptist Church of Bossier. I can not tell you how important that work is. I am Glad to see we are doing it. Check this article out

Page 10 has information on the Diocese of Baton Rouge adult education programs. I would really check that out because registration appears to be starting. Those classes look good

Page 11 has nice pictures and continues an article that started on Page 1. That is the Catholic Hispanic ministry and the events that happened on the Feast of the Assumption

Page 12 again highlights another Young person that is doing great work for the Diocese and her Church. This highlights a student that attends Broadmoor High School.

Page 17 is real interesting. Especially in light of Father Carville's controversial comments in this paper as to the "latin Mass" a few weeks back. There is a wonderful column on celebrating the Extraordinary form of the Mass by by Father Eugene Hemrick. Also note the LEtter to the editor on the same page titled "Fluency in Latin not needed for participation in Tridentine Mass" ON that same page there is nice column on rediscovering the Rosary.

Page 19 has a interesting article on the big Social Justice workshop they had last month in Baton Rouge

Pretty soon I will be doing my Louisiana Catholic events for Sept. Here are some of the upcoming event in the upcoming events section that catch my eye. Please note there were ads on the paper for other events so check out the whole paper



Charismatic Renewal — The Baton Rouge Diocese-
the 40th anniversary of the Charismatic Renewal
Movement on Saturday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
at the Parish Activity Center of Our Lady of Mercy
Church, 444 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge. The day
will include special prayer for healing and benediction.
Lunch will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend,
especially those who have been baptized in the Holy
Spirit and have taken part in prayer group activities.
at 225-346-887.

Medjugorje Peace Mass — Our Lady of Mercy
Church, 445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge, will host a
Medjugorje Peace Mass on Tuesday, Aug. 28. A rosary
will be recited at 5:30 p.m., followed by a 6 p.m. Mass,
Novena and Benediction. Following Benediction, a
group of young people who have recently returned
from the Medjugorje Youth Fest will speak about
their experiences.

Healing Mass — Father Bill Henry will celebrate
a monthly healing Mass sponsored by the Marian
Servants of the Eucharist on Friday, Aug. 31 at St.
George Church Chapel, 7808 St. George Dr., Baton
Rouge. There will be a rosary at 1 p.m., followed by
praise, worship and Mass. For information call Donna
Campbell at 225-292-9141.

Program on Catholic Teachings— St. Aloysius
Church, 2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge, will offer a
program on Monday, Sept. 10 at 7:15 p.m. for Catholics
who have been away from or want to learn more about
the Catholic Church. The Remembering Community of
St. Aloysius will review Catholic teachings, practices
and current issues.

Adult Christian Education Courses — St.
George Church, Baton Rouge, will offer the following
Adult Formation courses this fall at the Kleinpeter Activity
Center, 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge: Little
Rock Scripture Study — Israel’s Story/Part II, Wednesdays
at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., during September and
October beginning Sept. 12; MAT I: Church History,
Thursdays, Sept. 27-Oct.18, 6-8:30 p.m. For information
and to register contact Karen Fawley by email karenf@
st-george.org or by phone at 225-293-2212

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