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LENT2017

Ash Wednesday marksthe beginning of the season of Lent.

It is the season of penance, reflection and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s

Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption.

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The Catholic Commentator LENT 2017 February 17, 2017

As per the Pagella Policies of the Dio-cese of Baton Rouge, as in the rest of the church in the United States, Catholics aged 18 through 59 are bound by a grave obligation to observe a solemn fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Cath-olics aged 14 and up are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays of Lent and Good Friday as well. These norms have been established by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in accord with the norms of canons 1249-1253 in the revised Code of Canon Law of 1983. To fast means to consume only one full meal a day at most, although taking of other smaller quantities of food at the other customary mealtimes is permitted. Food and drink “between meals” (except-ing only water and medicine) is not per-mitted on fast days. To abstain from meat means refraining from eating beef, veal, pork or poultry at least, although not necessarily eggs, milk products or meat broths, or condiments made from animal fat. The consumption of fish, shellfish and reptiles is permitted if desired. Beyond the mandatory days listed above, abstinence from meat on every Friday throughout the year which is not a

solemnity and fasting on all Lenten week-days (especially Wednesdays and Fri-days), and on Holy Saturday, is strongly recommended to all the faithful. There always remains, of course, the grave obligation to participate at Holy Mass on all Sundays and days of obliga-tion. Each in his or her own way, every Christian is bound to do penance by vir-tue of divine law. Only ill health or some similar situation of urgency excuses. During the Lenten season, Christ Jesus’ own challenges to prayer, fasting and almsgiving are paramount. Clergy (priests and deacons) who have legitimate residence and active ministry within the Diocese of Baton Rouge have been delegated the power to dispense the faithful of the diocese, in individu-al cases and for a just reason, from the obligation to observe a particular day of penance, or to commute some or all of its obligations to other pious works. In-cluded in this is the faculty to dispense from the Lenten obligations to fast and abstain from meat. Yet the obligation to do some kind of penance remains a seri-ous one, and will not be taken lightly by a good Catholic.

Lenten regulations for the Diocese of Baton Rouge

March 1, Ash Wednesday services in the Diocese of Baton Rouge2B

Immaculate Conception Church865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs8:30 a.m., noon, 5 & 7 p.m.Church office 665-5359

St. Gabriel Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel8 a.m.Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441

Sacred Heart Chapel5445 Point Clair, CarvilleNoon

Holy Family Church 474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen8 a.m., 6 p.m. Mass with ashesNoon ashes onlyChurch office 225-383-1838

St. Patrick Church12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge6:30 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m.Church office 225-753-5750

St. Anne Church417 St. Joseph St., Napoleonville12:10 p.m.Church office 985-369-6656

St. Philomena Church108 Brule Rd., Labadieville

Noon, 5:30 p.m.Office 985-526-4247

Assumption Church5604 Royal St., Plattenville6:30 p.m.Church office 985-369-6656

St. Jean Vianney Church16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd.Baton Rouge6:15 & 8:30 a.m., noon, 6:30 p.m.Parish office 225-753-7950

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel3147 Church St., JacksonNoon

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville6 p.m.Church office 225-635-3630 or 225-635-2344

St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Albany I-12 exit at the interstate6 a.m., 6 p.m.Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

St. Mark Church42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales8:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Mass

Noon Service of the Word with ashesRobin Richardson 225-647-8461

St. Thomas Chapel32191 Hwy.22, SpringfieldNoonMary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

St. George Church7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge6:30 a.m., noon, 6 p.m.Church office 225-293-2212

St. Stephen the Martyr Church22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas7 a.m. Communion service with ashes7 p.m. MassChurch office 225-698-3110

St. Joseph Church15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement8 a.m. Mass5:30 p.m. Communion service with ashesChurch office 225-698-3110

Our Lady of Mercy Church445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge6:30 & 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m.Church office 225-926-1883

St. Paul the Apostle Church3912 Gus young Ave., Baton Rouge6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Pompeii Church14500 Hwy. 442N, Tickfaw

6 p.m.Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957

St. Joseph Church255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula8:30 a.m., 6 p.m.Terri Albert 985-386-3749

St. Joseph Cathedral Main at Fourth St., Baton Rouge7:30 a.m., noon, 5 p.m.Sheila G. Juneau 225-387-5928

St. Gerard Majella Church5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge7 & 9 a.m., noon, 6 p.m.

St. Joseph Church76940 Gum St., Grosse Tete8:30 a.m.Akeish Williams 225-625-4063

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church11140 LA Hwy. 77, Maringouin 6 p.m.Akeish Williams 225-625-4063

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church3523 LA Hwy. 78, LivoniaNoonAkeish Williams 225-625-4063

St. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs6 p.m.Church office 225-261-4650

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Spiritual renewal opportunities of the Lenten seasonFeb. 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,

April 6, 20Divine Mercy Mass, Benediction and NovenaSt. Thomas More Church11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge6 – 7:30 p.m.Church office 225-275-3940

Feb. 20 – 23Parish MissionSt. Aloysius Church2025 Stuart Ave., Baton Rouge8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Led by Fr. Simeon Gallagher OFM Cap

Feb. 21 – 22Parish MissionImmaculate Conception Church865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs7 p.m.

Feb. 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18

Divine Mercy NovenaSt. John the Evangelist Church57805 Main St., Plaquemine6 p.m. chaplet immediately following MassMarsha Dupont 225-687-2402

Divine Mercy Mass and Chaplet sungAscension of Our Lord Church716 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville6 – 7 p.m.Dana Schexnayder 225-473-3176

Divine Mercy NovenaSt. Mark ChurchChapel of Adoration42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales6 p.m. Mass followed by the Chaplet of Divine MercyRobin Richardson 225-647-8461

Divine Mercy NovenaImmaculate Conception Church12369 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland5 p.m. confessions followed by 6 p.m. Mass and singing of the Chaplet of Divine MercyChurch office 225-627-5124

Divine Mercy ChapletMost Blessed Sacrament Church15615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge6:30 p.m.Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by the chaplet and benediction

Divine Mercy NovenaOur Lady of Mercy Church445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge6 – 7 p.m.Deacon Richard Grant 225-926-1883

March 1Ash Wednesday RetreatSt. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.

Greenwell Springs9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.$30.00Limited to 100 participants. Lenten lunch provided. Pre-register by Feb. 20. Make checks payable to CoffeeBreak and include name, phone number and email address and mail to church. Marianne Gulino 225-933-0270

March 1–3, 8–10, 15–17, 22–24, 29–31, April 5–7, 12–13

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentSt. Patrick Church12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton RougeWednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.Fridays, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Holy Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.Church office 225-753-5750

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12Adoration of the Blessed SacramentSt. Joseph Church (Old church)15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement6 a.m. – 7 p.m.Church office 225-698-3110

Mass, Novena, RosarySt. Joseph Church15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement8 a.m.Church office 225-698-3110

March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19

Divine Mercy NovenaSt. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs6 – 6:45 p.m.March 1 only 5:15 p.m. followed by Mass at 6 p.m.Church office 225-261-4650

March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13Eucharistic AdorationSt. George ChurchIn the chapel7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Church office 225-293-2212

Mass and Stations of the CrossSt. Joseph Church76940 Gum St., Grosse Tete6 p.m.Akeish Williams 225-625-4063

March 3 & April 7Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOur Lady of Pompeii Church14500 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw8 – 9:30 a.m.Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7Stations of the CrossSt. Joseph Cathedral

Main at Fourth St., Baton Rouge11:30 a.m.Sheila G. Juneau 225-387-5928

Stations of the CrossSt. Gabriel Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel6 p.m.Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441

Stations of the CrossImmaculate Conception Church865 Hatchell Lane, Denham SpringsAfter 6 p.m. Mass, except on March 17 – before 7 p.m. Mass

Stations of the CrossOur Lady of Pompeii Church14500 Hwy. 442N, Tickfaw6 p.m.Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957

Stations of the CrossSt. Thomas More Church11441 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge1:30 & 6 p.m. The 1:30 p.m. will be presented by school childrenChurch office 225-275-3940

Stations of the Cross andlight Lenten mealSt. Francis of Assisi Church818 W. 10th St., Donaldsonville6 – 7 p.m.Free-will offering for the poor at mealDana Schexnayder 225-473-3176

Stations of the CrossOur Lady of Mount Carmel Church11485 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville5:30 p.m.Church office 225-635-3630 or 225-635-2344

Stations of the CrossSt. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs6:30 – 7:15 p.m.Parish office 225-261-4650

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOur Lady of Prompt Succor Church32615 Bowie St., White Castle8 a.m. – 2 p.m.Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532

Stations of the CrossImmaculate Conception Church

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The Spiritual Retreatsspecial section will list retreat centers, in and outside of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, and

serve as a guide for those seeking places and programs during Lent and throughout the year for spiritual renewal

and continuing spiritual education in the Catholic faith.

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Spiritual Retreats

Bishop Robert E. Tracy CenterBaton RougeThe Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center is available for spiritual renewal and growth, professional training, and adult and youth formation. As part of the Catholic Life Cen-ter, the Tracy Center can provide space for day and overnight retreats, and confer-ences. The three-story overnight facility has 30 sleeping rooms. Each of 24 rooms can ac-commodate up to four people. Five of the six suites consist of a bedroom with two single beds (one king if beds are joined) and a sit-ting room with two sofa sleepers. The small-er suite has one bedroom with two single beds and a love seat and chair in the sitting area. All rooms have a private bath.The Westerfield Conference Center, ad-jacent to the overnight facility, is a state-of-the-art meeting facility with audio/visual technology. The conference center provides space for 120 people or can be divided into three separate meeting areas for smaller groups.

The Tracy Center Education Building has eight rooms available for day retreats, work-shops or breakout sessions. Also available are two chapels, a theatre with fixed-style seating for 196, a ballroom that can seat up to 500 people, and three dining rooms. A full-time kitchen staff provides all meals and snacks.The Tracy Center welcomes privategroups, prayer groups, small Christian com-munities and Bible-study groups. Though there is no spiritual director on staff, re-treatants may bring their own director.Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone 225-242-0222; website: tracycen-ter.org; email tracycenter@diobr.org; mail-ing address P. O. Box 2028, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-2028.

Directions: I-10 to Acadian Thruway exit; go north 3/4 of a mile. The Catholic Life Center and Bishop Robert E. Tracy Center are on the left.

Magnificat Center of the Holy SpiritPonchatoulaMagnificat Center of the Holy Spirit pro-vides a relaxed setting for all types of re-treats.Opened in 1982, the center provides housing for retreatants in dormitory-style facilities. Located in the pine forest of the Florida Parishes, the center has 30 acres of wooded grounds for inspirational walks and porches for quiet reflection. The center offers a conference room with seating for up to 100 people, a dining hall and a small chapel in the main building.Along with booked retreats tailored es-pecially for any and all Christian groups, Magnificat offers Days of Renewal on the last Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.

to 2 p.m.Phone 800-531-9710 or 985-386-5815; mailing address 23629 Faith Road, Poncha-toula, LA 70454.

Directions: I-12 to exit 47; south on Rob-erts Road (Hwy. 45); right on Hwy. 22; left on Hwy. 445 (Lee’s Landing Road). Magni-ficat is 1.5 miles on the right.

Mary’s House TickfawMary’s House retreat center in Tickfaw to opened in the Diocese of Baton Rouge in 2011.

Tucked away in scenic Tangipahoa Par-ish, the center, which has no religious order affiliation, offers a wooded pathway pro-viding those on retreat a serene setting for reflection and prayer. There are also several statues with meditation seating.The center can sleep 35, with two private rooms and the remainder of the rooms dou-ble occupancy. Additionally, there is a pri-vate apartment for a priest or retreat master.Amenities include a library, chapel, meeting room, media room, outdoor patio, and a gathering area with a barbecue pit. The staff includes a full-time caretaker and staff members are available 24 hours a day during retreats. All are welcome but it is not open to children under the age of 18.Phone 985-635-0333, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Directions: I-12 East to Exit 159; north on I-55; Take Tickfaw exit, turn left onto Highway 442; Turn right onto Antioch Road, retreat center is on the right.

Manresa House of RetreatsConventManresa House of Retreats opened in 1929 as a retreat center for men. Since then, the Jesuit-run center has become a favorite retreat facility for men in the South. Manre-sa sits on 130 wooded acres along the Mis-sissippi River.Manresa offers sleeping accommoda-tions for 111, all having private bath facili-ties; a main chapel and four reflection cha-pels; a library; gardens and shrines.All retreats are in the manner of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.While most of the retreats are preached retreats for men, some spaces are available for individually directed retreats for men and women.

For more information, call between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.Phone 800-782-9431; website manre sala.org; mailing address P.O. Box 89, Con-vent, LA 70723-0089 .Directions: I-10 to Sorrento/Donaldson-ville exit 182; south on Hwy. 22; left onto Hwy. 70 and left onto Hwy. 3125; right onto Hwy. 4214; and left at Hwy. 44 (River Road); continue five miles. Manresa is on the left.SEE LOCAL PAGE 12

Retreat centers in dioceseoffer prayerful reflection

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12369 LA Hwy. 416, Lakeland6 p.m.Church office 225-627-5124

Stations of the CrossSt. Jean Vianney Church16166 S. Harrells Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge6 – 6:30 p.m.Church office 225-753-7950

Stations of the CrossOur Lady of Prompt Succor Church32615 Bowie St., White Castle5 – 6 p.m.Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532

Stations of the CrossHoly Rosary Church44450 Hwy.. 429, St. Amant6 p.m.Deacon John Veron 225-647-5321

Stations of the CrossOur Lady of Mercy Church445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge6 p.m.Church office 225-926-1883

Morning Prayer Holy Ghost Church Daily Mass Chapel601 North Oak St., Hammond

7:25 – 7:50 a.m. following daily Mass 7 a.m.Lea Smith 985-345-3360

Stations of the CrossSt. Gerard Majella Church5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge11:30 a.m. followed by Mass

Mass and Stations of the CrossSt. Francis Xavier Cabrini Church3523 LA Hwy. 78, LivoniaNoon with Lenten meal to followAkeish Williams 225-625-4063

Stations of the CrossSt. George Church7808 St. George Dr., Baton RougeFollowing 6 p.m. MassChurch office 225-293-2212

Stations of the CrossHoly Ghost Church Daily Mass Chapel601 North Oak St., Hammond6 p.m.Lea Smith 985-345-3360

Stations of the Cross and MassSts. Anthony of Paua and LeVan Phung Church2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge4 p.m. English7:30 p.m. Vietnamese

Veronica L. Williams 225-357-4800

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14Stations of the CrossHoly Family Church474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen7 a.m., 5 p.m.Noon April 14Church office 225-383-1838

Benediction, Mass, Stations of the CrossSt. Patrick Church12424 Brogdon Lane, Baton Rouge5:40 – 7:15 p.m.3 p.m. April 14, no MassChurch office 225-753-5750

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentSt. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Albany I-12 exit at interstate7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

Stations of the CrossSt. Paul the Apostle Church3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge6 p.m.3 p.m. April 14 followed by the reading of the PassionChurch office 225-383-2537

Stations of the CrossSt. John the Evangelist Church57805 Main St., PlaquemineNoon and following 6 p.m. Mass Marsha Dupont 225-687-2402

Stations of the CrossSt. Margaret, Queen of Scotland ChurchAlbany I-12 exit at interstate 5:30 – 6 p.m.3 p.m. April 14Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

Stations of the CrossSt. Joseph Church255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula1:45 – 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Noon and 3 p.m. April 14Terri Albert 985-386-3749

March 4Parish Lenten Day of ReflectionSt. Jean Vianney Church Fr. Engels Hall16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge9 a.m. – 3 p.m.Led by Fr. Doug DoussanChurch office 225-753-7950

March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2Adult Formation Class: History of the ChurchSt. Joseph Church Ministry Building400 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula9:30 – 10:30 a.m.Terri Albert 985-386-3749

March 6Parish Mission Holy Rosary Church44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant6 p.m.Led by Fr. Donald Blanchard

Deacon John Veron 225-647-5321

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10Stations of the CrossSt. Stephen the Martyr Church22494 LA Hwy. 22, Maurepas6:30 p.m.Church office 225-698-3110

Mass and Stations of the CrossSt. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church3523 LA Hwy. 78, LivoniaNoonAkeish Williams 225-625-4063

Stations of the CrossSt. Joan of Arc Church39315 Hwy. 75, Plaquemine6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Alice Dutsch 225-545-8824

Lenten Vespers Holy Ghost Church Daily Mass Chapel601 North Oak St., Hammond 5:50 p.m. Chaplet of Divine Mercy fol-lowed by Vespers at 6 p.m. and a guest speaker at 6:20 p.m. with the focus being on “Ignatian Rules of Discernment,” fol-lowed by a soup supper at 6:30 p.m.

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11Novena, Benediction before MassHoly Family Church Chapel located on the backside of the church474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen5 p.m.Church office 225-383-1838

Mass and Stations of the CrossSt. Catherine of Siena Chapel4324 North Railroad Ave., Fordoche6 p.m.Akeish Williams 225-625-4063

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 Lenten Longings by Small Christian CommunitiesHoly Ghost ChurchHomes of A.J. & Shirley Collura and Fred & Dollie Piazza 6:30 – 8 p.m. Please call to register by March 6.A. J. & Shirley Collura 985-542-1908 Fred & Dollie Piazza 985-345-5870

Mass and Stations of the CrossSt. Joseph Church76940 Gum St., Grosse Tete6 p.m.Akeish Williams 225-625-4063

March 7-8Lenten RevivalSt. Benedict the Moor Church5479 Hwy. 1, Napoleonville6:30 p.m.Fr. Donald Eruaga MSI from Chicago will lead th revivalJerry Williams 985-513-2528

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March 9Devotional Prayer: The Gift of Eucharistic AdorationHoly Family ChurchMarian Hall474 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Talk given by Sr. Tracey Dugas FSP from New Orleans Church office 225-383-1838

Day of Reflection by the Rosary Altar Society Holy Ghost Church 601 North Oak St., Hammond8 a.m. – 2 p.m. $17.50Speaker will be Fr. Mark Beard, pastor of St. Helena Church Bridget Fugarino 985-320-8498

March 10, April 7Stations of the CrossSt. Thomas More Church11441 Goodwood Blvd.Baton Rouge1:30 p.m. Stations will be presented by the school children Church office 225-275-3940

March 12Full of Grace – The Story of Mary the Mother of JesusSt. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs5:30 p.m.Film with a reflection facilitated by Eric Grouth, Outside de BoxOlga Johnson 225-261-4644

March 12 –14Parish MissionSt. Mark Church42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales7 – 8 p.m.Robin Richardson or Cecile Haley 225-647-8461

March 13, 14, 15, Parish Mission St. George Church7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge7 p.m. Given by Fr. Michael AlelloChurch office 225-293-2212

March 14Lenten Evening of PrayerSt. Jean Vianney Church16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd.Baton Rouge7 – 8 p.m.Parish office 225-753-7950

March 16Taize Prayer ServiceHoly Rosary Church

44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant7 p.m.Wendy 225-647-5321

March 20–22Parish Mission St. Gabriel Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel7 p.m.Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441

March 21Taize Ecumenical Prayer ServiceSt. Thomas More Church11441 Goodwood Blvd.Baton Rouge7:30 – 8:30 p.m.Church office 225-275-3940

March 26 – 29Lenten MissionSt. John the Baptist Church402 S. Kirkland (River Rd.) Brusly7 – 8 p.m.Led by Fr. Matthew Bonk CSsRContact 225-749-2189

March 28The 4th Cup and Lamb of GodSt. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Presented by Mike FulmerDeacon Ronald Hebert 225-261-6517

March 28 – March 30Lenten Parish MissionSt. Margaret, Queen of Scotland Church Albany I-12 exit at the interstate6 p.m.Led by Dr. David Whidden from Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityMary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

March 29Faith Enrichment St. Joseph Church Ministry Building400 W. Pine St., Ponchatoula6:30 – 7:30 p.m.Ed and Julie Hanks speak on pro-lifeTerri Albert 985-386-3749

April 1A Living RosarySt. Gerard Majella Church5354 Plank Rd., Baton RougeNoonLeading the rosary will be Fr. Bob Halter, Br. Clem and St. Gerard Majella’s Morning Rosary Prayer Group.There will be a blessing with Blessed Frances Xavier Seelos relic following the rosary.

April 2 - 4Parish MissionSt. John the Baptist Church4727 McHugh Dr., Zachary5 – 7 p.m. April 26 – 8 p.m. April 3 & 4Led by Katie Prejean McGrady and Tommy McGradySuzanne Payne 225-654-5778

April 6Living Way of the Cross St. Jean Vianney School16266 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd.Baton Rouge1:30 – 2:30 p.m.Presented by 8th grade classEliska Dumas 225-751-1831

April 7Living Stations of the CrossSt. Elizabeth School119 Hwy. 403, PaincourtvilleImmediately following 7:40 a.m. MassPaula Simoneaux 985-369-7402

Adoration of the Blessed SacramentOur Lady of Pompeii Church14500 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw8 – 9:30 a.m.Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957

April 918th Annual Performance Leonardo DaVinci’s Painting The Last Supper Our Lady of Pompeii Church14450 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw7 p.m. followed by light meal Virginia Patecek 985-345-2856

April 10Taize Prayer ServiceSt. Mark Church42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales7 p.m.Robin Richardson or Cecile Haley 225-647-8461

April 14Good Friday Pilgrimage WalkMen of the CrossHoly Rosary Church44450 Hwy. 429, St. AmantDonations accepted5 a.m.Meet at Holy Rosary Church where a bus will take partici-pants of St. Mary’s Chapel in Union to begin the walk back. Lunch is includedDonovan Scioneaux email doncno@eatel.net

April 14 – April 22 Divine Mercy NovenaSt. Mark Church42021 Hwy.. 621, GonzalesFor times: visit stmarkgonzales.orgRobin Richardson 225-647-8461

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March 3Fried Fish DinnersKnight of Peter Claver #119Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchChurch Hall11140 Hwy. 77, Maringouin11 a.m. -2 p.m.$7 plate includes fried fish, peas, potatos, roll and desertSee member of KPC for dinner tickets.

March 3, 31Fish FryKC Fr. Vander Heyden Council #4874KC Hall1701 E. Pecan St., Ponchatoula4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.$8 plateTerri Albert 985-386-3749

March 3, 10, 17, 24, April 7 KC Seafood SupperHoly Family ChurchKC Hall 679 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen5 – 7 p.m.$7 plate includes fried fish, potato salad, bread and dessert$12 plate includes crawfish bisque, corn maque choux, bread and dessertAdrian Genre 225-387-9667

March 3, 17, 24, 31, April 7KC Fish FryOur Lady of Mercy ChurchParish Activity Center400 Marquette Ave.Baton Rouge5 – 7 p.m.$7 plate, includes fish, coleslaw, fries and breadParish office 225-926-1883

Fish FrySt. Margaret, Queen of Scotland ChurchAlbany I-12 exit at the interstate4 – 7 p.m.$8 plate, includes fried fish, potato salad, coleslaw, bread and dessertMary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

Lenten SuppersImmaculate Conception Church Main Hall865 Hatchell LaneDenham Springs 5 – 7:30 p.m. dine in or take out$8 plate, tickets available at church office or at the doorMar. 3 – fried catfish, potato salad, dessert, breadMar. 10 – crawfish etouffe, salad, dessert, breadMar. 24 – fried shrimp po-boy, potato salad, pickle, dessertMar. 31 – TBAApr. 7 – fried catfish, potato

salad, dessert, breadSponsored by KC, CDA, ISM Youth Ministry and Men’s Club

Lenten Fish DinnerKnights of ColumbusSt. Patrick Church Family Center12424 Brogdon LaneBaton Rouge5 – 7:30 p.m. dine in or take out$7 includes fried catfish, coleslaw, french fries$9 includes baked tilapia, sweet potatoes, coleslaw$1 drinksMajor credit cards acceptedMaria Danos 225-753-5750

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7

Fish FrySt. Paul the Apostle Church Parish Hall3912 Gus Young Ave.Baton Rouge8 a.m. – 1 p.m.$9 plate includes fried catfish or fried shrimp, potato salad, sweet peas, bread and dessertErnest Hebert 225-387-9506

KC Fish FrySt. Joseph Church15710 LA Hwy. 16French Settlement4 – 7 p.m.$8 plateChurch office 225-698-3110

Lenten DinnerHoly Rosary Church Parish Hall44450 Hwy. 429, St. Amant6:30 p.m.$6 - $8Jerry Gautreaux 225-677-8444

Lenten DinnersSt. Jean Vianney Church Fr. Engels Hall16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd.Baton Rouge5 – 7:30 p.m.$7 - $8 Seafood dinnersParish office 225-753-7950

KC Fish FryOur Lady of Mt. Carmel ChurchChurch Hall11485 Ferdinand St.St. Francisville6 – 7:30 p.m.$9 plate

Lenten Dinners Most Blessed Sacrament ChurchMBS Bishop Ott Center8033 Baringer Rd.Baton Rouge5 – 6 p.m. to go only

6 – 7:30 p.m. dining in or to go$7 plate includes fried fish or fried shrimpChad Rossi 225-413-2553Visit Men’s Club mbsmensclub.org for weekly specials

Lenten MealsSt. Mark ChurchFr. Demaria Activity Center42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales 5 – 6:30 p.m. pick up or dine in$10 plateMar. 3 – shrimp stew, salad, breadMar. 10 – fried fish, coleslaw, breadMar. 17 – seafood gumbo, potato salad, breadMar. 24 – crawfish stew, salad, breadMar. 31 – shrimp fettuccini, salad, bread Apr. 7 – fried shrimp, fried fish, a side, breadChurch office 225-647-8461

March 102017 Count Your Blessings SupperSt. Vincent de Paul atOur Lady of Mercy ChurchParish Activity Center445 Marquette Av., Baton Rouge7 p.m.$10 per person; tickets available at St. Vincent de Paul by calling 225-387-7837 ext. 0 or mailing to P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127Bishop Robert W. Muench, Chef John Folse and Fr. Cleo Miliano will host

March 10, 17, 24, 31,April 7

Men’s Club Lenten Fish FrySt. George Church7880 St. George DriveBaton RougeSt. Luke Center, school cafeteria4 – 7 p.m.$9 - $10 plate choice of fried or baked fish or fried shrimp with two sides potato salad, coleslaw, or french fries and a roll.Lynn Schroeder 225-293-2212

March 10, 17, 24, April 7Lenten Dinner by Holy Ghost Dad’s ClubHoly Ghost Church 601 N. Oak St., Hammond, carpool area5 – 7 p.m.$7 - $8 depending on meal served, includes fried fish and different seafood dishesFunds will be used for Holy

Ghost SchoolCharlie Cormier 985-507-7742

March 10, 24, April 10Lent Fish FrySt. Thomas More Church11441 Goodwood Blvd.Baton RougeActivity Center, school cafeteria entrance on Dartmoor5 – 5:30 p.m. drive thru only5 – 8 p.m. dine in or drive thru$8 plate Sweets and drinks available for purchaseBenefits St. Thomas More Youth and Baton Rouge Food Bank; bring a canned good for donationChurch office 225-275-3940

March 31Seafood SupperSt. Joseph’s Academy Dining Hall3015 Broussard St., Baton Rouge5 – 7:30 p.m.$8 plate includes seafood etouffee, salad, breadDorinda Beaumont 225-388-2290

KC Seafood SupperHoly Family ChurchParish Hall 368 N. Jefferson Ave.Port Allen5 – 7 p.m.$7 plate includes fried fish, potato salad, bread and dessert$12 plate includes crawfish bisque, corn maque choux, bread and dessertAdrian Genre 225-387-9667

April 7Knights of Columbus Seafood GumboOur Lady of Pompeii ChurchParish Hall behind church14500 Hwy. 442, Tickfaw11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 5 – 7 p.m. eat in or take out$8 includes a 20 oz. bowl Perry McMenamin 504-220-4119

Men’s Club Fish Fry DinnerSt. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs4 – 6 p.m. Take out only. $7 plate includes fish, fries, coleslaw, rollPick up dinners in the church parking lot on Greenwell Springs Road.Billy Harris 225-936-8036

February 17, 2017 LENT 2017 The Catholic Commentator 57B

The Light is ON for You and penance times scheduledMarch 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7

Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church32615 Bowie St., White Castle4 – 5 p.m.Dianne Hebert 225-545-3532

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14St. Paul the Apostle Church3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge5:30 p.m. prior to Stations of the CrossChurch office 225-383-2537

March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8St. Gerard Majella Church5354 Plank Rd., Baton Rouge3–3:45 p.m.

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10St. Jean Vianney Church16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge6 – 7 p.m. 5 – 6:15 p.m. April 10Parish office 225-753-7950

March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10St. Joan of Arc Church39315 Hwy. 75, Plaquemine5 – 6 p.m.Alice Dutsch 225-545-8824

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4St. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs8 a.m. Parish office 225-261-4650

March 8Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church1145 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville5:30 – 7:30 p.m.Church office 225-635-3630 or 225-635-2344

Holy Ghost Church601 North Oak StHammond6 – 7:30 p.m.

March 8, 15, 22, 29St. John the Evangelist Church57805 Main St., Plaquemine

6 – 7 p.m. plus 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday before MassMarsha Dupont 225-687-2402

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5Holy Family Church369 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen6 – 6:45 p.m.Church office 225-383-1838

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church11140 LA Hwy. 77, Maringouin 6 – 7:30 p.m.Akeish Williams 225-625-4063

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12St. George Church7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge6 – 7:30 p.m.Church office 225-293-2212

Our Lady of Mercy Church445 Marquette Ave., Baton Rouge6 p.m.Parish office 225-926-1883

Immaculate Conception Church865 Hatchell Lane, Denham Springs6 – 7:30 p.m.Church Office 225-665-5359

Holy Hours and ReconciliationSt. Joseph Cathedral Main at Fourth streets, Baton Rouge5 p.m.Sheila G. Juneau 225-387-5928

March 15St. Joseph Church255 N. 8th St., Ponchatoula6 – 7:30 p.m.Terri Albert 985-386-3749

March 21St. Mark Church42021 Hwy. 621, Gonzales7 p.m.Robin Richardson 225-647-8461

March 22St. Helena Church122 South First St., Amite6 – 7:30 p.m

March 23St. Alphonsus Liguori Church14040 Greenwell Springs Rd.Greenwell Springs7 p.m.Church office 225-261-4650

March 28St. Joseph Church15710 LA Hwy. 16, French Settlement6 – 7:30 p.m.Church office 225-698-3110

March 29Mater Dolorosa Church609 Third St., Independence6 – 7:30 p.m.

April 4St. Jean Vianney Church16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge7 – 8 p.m.Office 225-753-7950

Our Lady of Pompeii Church14500 Hwy. 442 N, Tickfaw6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.Deacon Al Levy 985-345-8957

St. Gabriel Church 3625 Hwy. 75, St. Gabriel6 p.m.Fr. Charlie Landry 225-642-8441

April 4 – 5Sts. Anthony of Padua and LeVan Phung Church2305 Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge7 – 9 p.m.Veronica L. Williams 225-357-4800

April 5St. Paul the Apostle Church3912 Gus Young Ave., Baton Rouge6 p.m.

St. Margaret, Queen of Scotland ChurchAlbany I-12 exit at the interstate6 – 7:30 p.m. Mary E. Herbert 225-567-3573

April 10St. Jean Vianney Church16166 S. Harrell’s Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge6 – 7 p.m. Parish office 225-753-7950

Please give generously in your parish collection on Ash Wednesday

For daily Mass schedules and confessions look in the Annual Mass Schedule

which was inserted in the Dec. 23 issue of

The Catholic Commentator.If you didn’t receive the

Mass Schedule call 225-387-0983.

The Catholic Commentator LENT 2017 February 17, 2017

Readers and restaurants share Lent favorites8B

Speckled Trout Fish Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw

Michael CasioHeads and Tails SeafoodSpicy Cabbage Slaw10 oz. pre-shredded cabbage½ c. mayonnaise ¼ c. pickled jalapeños, diced2 Tbsp. onion, minced (or more to taste)1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar, lemon or lime juice, plus more to taste if desired1 Tbsp. Sriacha, optional or any hot sauce2 tsp. honey or a few drops of liquid stevia In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the cabbage. Taste and adjust the sweet/sour/salty to your tastes. Toss in the cabbage, cover, and place in the fridge for serving.For the Fish1 lb. speckled trout, cut into ½ inch thick pieces¾ cup starch like arrowroot, potato, corn or tapioca¾ cup coconut flour or sweet rice flour 2 tsp. chili powder2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. sea salt Avocado oil for frying or other high heat oil Preheat a large pan over medium heat

and set your oven to a warm setting. Place a cooling rack over a plate or cookie sheet, set aside. Mix all the coating ingredients except all the fish together. Coat the fish liberally on all sides. Once your pan is hot, add the avocado oil to pan. Swirl and heat briefly, then add some pieces of coated fish, ensuring there is no crowding in the pan which will not allow for proper crisping. Do this in 2 - 3 batches. Once the first side is golden brown and crispy, use a sturdy spatula to flip to the other side, and brown, about 4 - 5 minutes per piece. When done, place the fish on the cooling rack in the oven to keep warm while you finish the remaining fish. Serve the crispy fish atop a bed of the spicy slaw and add some avocado slices if you wish. Serves 4.

Shrimp and Vegetable TeniyakiMaria P. Horcasitas1 lb. shrimp, peeled6 cloves garlic1 stick butter1 fresh broccoli head or 1 pkg. frozen broccoli½ pkg. baby carrots2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 bottle Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste1 pkg. angel hair pasta, cooked and drained Melt butter in sauce and add garlic. Sau-te for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook un-til done. In a large skillet, stir fry broccoli and carrots together about 8 to 10 minutes. Add cooked shrimp and garlic sauce to vegetables. Cook and stir together with baste an additional 7 minutes. Serve over pasta.

Creamy Potato CasseroleTeenie BajonSt. Louis King of France Church30 oz. pkg. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed2 c. sour cream2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted½ c. chopped onion¼ c. butter, melted2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped½ tsp. pepper¼ tsp. salt In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to ungreased 2 quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until heated through.

Italian Olive BreadTeenie BajonSt. Louis King of France Church8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded1 stick margarine, melted½ c. mayonnaise½ bunch chopped green onions4 oz. can black olives, chopped3 cloves garlic, pressed1 bag (12 in bag) of pistolettes Mix ingredients in bowl. Can be done the day before and refrigerated. When ready spread on pistolettes and put in 350 degrees oven and bake until cheese has melted.

Squash or Eggplant CasseroleTeenie BajonSt. Louis King of France Church1¼ lbs. fresh yellow squash (approx. 8) 1 Tbsp. sugar¼ c. onions, chopped1 c. med. cheddar cheese, grated1 c. bread or cracker crumbs, toasted2 eggs1 can mushroom soup Cook squash or eggplant in salted water until tender. Mix with soup, eggs, onions, cheese, sugar and crumbs. Bake in oblong casserole dish for 30-40 minutes at 350degrees.

Ticket Order Form -----------------------Clip and send in---------------------------------- Yes, my family and I want to attend the Count Your Blessings Supper. We would like __________ tickets at $10.00 per person. We are enclosing a check for $_______. Name: ____________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________ City: ____________________State: _________Zip: _________ Make checks payable and mail to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul, P.O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127. For more information, call us at (225) 383-7837, extension O.

Ways You Can Help the Needy this Lenten Season! Join Bishop Robert Muench, Chef John Folse and Father Cleo Milano at the 2017 Count Your Blessings Supper Friday, March 10, 2017 at 7:00 PM - Our Lady of Mercy Parish Activity Center Bishop Robert Muench and Chef John Folse are ready to Stir it Up! Come and Count Your Blessings with us. Join us for a simple Lenten supper of soup and bread – a meal that will nourish you physically and spiritually. This year’s Count Your Blessings Supper is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10th, at Our Lady of Mercy’s Parish Activity Center. Order your tickets today using the order form or give us a call at (225) 383-7837, extension O. Tickets will also be available at the door. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a Count Your Blessings Lenten gift to St. Vincent de Paul to help in our work with God’s poor. Financial gifts can be mailed to: Count Your Blessings, P. O. Box 127, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0127, or made online at www.svdpbr.org.

Build A Basket For Needy Kids When families are struggling to exist on minimum-wage incomes, just paying the rent and putting food on the table is difficult. Needy children learn at an early age that there’s nothing in the budget for extras. Things like Easter baskets are luxuries their families simply cannot afford. Join St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Community Radio-WPYR 1380 AM in providing Easter

baskets for needy children. To find out how you can help with this year’s Build a Basket effort, call us at (225) 383-7837, ext. O.

You Can Answer a Prayer and Save a Life Today! Join WBRZ-Channel 2, Pat Shingleton, the Baton Rouge Clinic and St. Vincent de Paul in filling prescriptions for the needy. Retail prices for brand name and generic prescription drugs have risen greatly in the past year. Our St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy provides a solution for low-income individuals who cannot keep pace with the rising cost of prescription medicine. We are seeing more people who are breaking tablets in half and skipping doses of life-sustaining medicines in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. For more details on how you can save someone’s life by filling a prescription, visit our website at www.svdpbr.org.