Bayou Catholic Magazine | May 2012

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The magazine for the people of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Blessing of the Fleet A time honored tradition

Graduation Special Inside

HOUMA, LA ~ MAY 2012 ~ COMPLIMENTARY

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Contents Jesus Is Lord

Priesthood

Mary, The Star of the New Evangelization

Four to be ordained May 26

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49 Blessing of the Fleet

Heavenly Recipes

A time honored tradition

Father Domingo Cruz prepares Redfish with Crabmeat

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Our churches

Graduation 2012

St. Lawrence serving Chacahoula since 1858

Our annual salute to the graduates

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Anniversary

Hundreds attend 31st annual celebration

Celebrating Diocese’s 35th Year

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• Pope Speaks

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• Question Corner

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2012 Graduation

• Reflections

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• Young Voices

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How to reach us:

BY PHONE: (985) 850-3132

BY MAIL: P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395

BY FAX: (985) 850-3232

BY E-MAIL: bayoucatholic@htdiocese.org

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The Bayou Catholic is published monthly, for the people of the Roman Catholic Diocese of HoumaThibodaux by the H-T Publishing Co., P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395. Subscription rate is $35 per year.

The Bayou Catholic is a member of the Catholic Press Association, the National Newspaper Association and an associate member of the Louisiana Press Association.

National and world-wide news service and photos by National Catholic News Service.

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Louis G. Aguirre

editor and general manager Lawrence Chatagnier

assistant editor Glenn J. Landry, C.P.A.

business manager Peggy Adams

advertising manager Janet Marcel

staff writer Pat Keese

secretary and circulation Lisa Schobel Hebert

graphic designer Janet B. Eschete

accounts payable assistant Meridy Liner

accounts receivable assistant

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Where to find us Bayou Catholic magazine can be found at all Catholic churches in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux and at the three Catholic high schools in Houma, Morgan City and Thibodaux. You may also visit the merchants listed in the Advertisers’ Index to pick up your copy. Those wishing to receive the magazine by mail can call Pat Keese at (985) 850-3132 or write to Bayou Catholic, P.O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395. Subscription price is $35 annually.

Index to Advertisers Acme Mausoleum ...................................... 46 Annual Bishop’s Appeal ............................... 2 Advanced Eye Institute .............................. 17 Barker Honda ............................................. 62 Bueche’s Jewelry ....................................... 27 Camp Abbey/ Archdiocese of New Orleans .................... 27 Cannata’s ................................................... 88 Catholic Communication Campaign ......... 13 Central Catholic High School .................... 57 Channel 10 ................................................. 23 Charles A. Page & Sons ............................ 79 Chauvin Funeral Home /Twin City ............. 60 Conference Office ...................................... 40 Daigle Himel Daigle ................................... 83 Diocesan Anniversary Mass ........................ 7 Diocesan Outreach Line .............................. 5 Diocesan Website ...................................... 35 Dr. Neil Maki Orthopaedics ...................... 64 E.D. White Catholic High School ............... 63 Fabregas Music ......................................... 69 Falgout Funeral Homes, LLC ..................... 85 Felger’s Footwear ...................................... 58 Galliano Religious Supply House .............. 73 God’s Promises Books & Gifts .................. 29 Halimar Shipyard, LLC ................................ 56 Haydel Spine & Pain .................................. 30 Headache & Pain Center ........................... 87 KEM Supply House .................................... 52 Lafourche Ford Lincoln .............................. 55 Lanaux & Felger ......................................... 47 Landry’s Funeral Home ............................. 77 Mpress ....................................................... 45 Marie’s Wrecker Service ............................ 71 Re-Bath ...................................................... 45 Seminary Burse ........................................... 31 SLECA ........................................................ 67 Southland Dodge Chrysler ........................ 68 Southland Mall ............................................. 3 Spotlight ....................................................... 6 St. Joseph Manor ....................................... 37 Synergy Bank ............................................. 66 Terminix ...................................................... 49 TGMC ......................................................... 19 The Wishing Well, Inc. ............................... 37 Thibodaux Physical Therapy ..................... 75 Thibodaux Regional Medical Center ........... 9 Vandebilt Catholic High School ................. 59 Vision Communications ............................. 61 Vocations .................................................... 33 Youth Ministry ............................................. 75 Watkins Walker & Eroche .......................... 48

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Diocesan Outreach Line

In response to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is offering an Outreach Line (formerly known as the Child Protection Contact Line). The Outreach Line is an effort to continue the diocesan commitment to support healing for people who have been hurt or sexually abused recently or in the past by clergy, religious or other employees of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A trained mental health professional responds to the line. Individuals are offered additional assistance if requested.

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Outreach Line Telephone number is (985) 873-0026 or Toll free 1-866-444-4241 or Call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (985) 850-3129

Línea de Comunicación Diocesana

Con el fin de cumplir con las Políticas de la Protección de Niños y Jóvenes de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Los Estados Unidos, la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux ofrece una Línea de Comunicación (previamente la Línea de Contacto para la Protección de los Niños). La Línea de Comunicación es parte del esfuerzo diocesano de comprometerse con el mejoramiento de aquéllos que han sido lastimados o abusados sexualmente recientemente o en el pasado por miembros del clero, religiosos u otros empleados de la Diócesis de HoumaThibodaux.

El horario de la Línea de Comunicación de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux es de 8:30 a.m. a 4:30 p.m., de lunes a viernes. El encargado de esta línea es un profesional capacitado en salud mental.

Se ofrece asistencia adicional al ser solicitada.

Línea de Comunicación de la Diócesis de Houma-Thibodaux Número de teléfono (985) 873-0026 Llamada gratuita 1-866-444-4241 o Llame al Coordinador de Asistencia para las Víctimas al (985) 850-3129

Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp Giaùo phaän

Ñeå höôûng öùng Hieán chöông Baûo veä Treû em vaø Giôùi treû töø Hoäi ñoàng Giaùm muïc Hoa kyø, Giaùo phaän Houma-Thibodaux ñang chuaån bò ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp (luùc tröôùc laø ñöôøng daây lieân laïc baûo veä treû em). Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp laø moät söï coá gaéng cuûa giaùo phaän nhaèm cam keát haøn gaén naâng ñôõ nhöõng ai ñaõ bò toån thöông hoaëc bò laïm duïng tính duïc hoaëc gaàn ñaây hoaëc trong quaù khöù bôûi giaùo só, tu só hoaëc caùc coâng nhaân vieân cuûa Giaùo phaän Houma-Thibodaux. Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp Giaùo phaän hoaït ñoäng töø 8:30 saùng ñeán 4:30 chieàu, thöù hai ñeán thöù saùu. Moät nhaân vieân chuyeân nghieäp veà söùc khoûe taâm thaàn traû lôøi treân ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi. Nhöõng caù nhaân seõ ñöôïc trôï giuùp naâng ñôõ theâm neáu caàn. Ñöôøng daây ñieän thoaïi Cöùu giuùp Giaùo phaän Soá ñieän thoaïi: (985) 873-0026 hoaëc Soá mieãn phí: 1-800-444-4241 hoaëc goïi Nhaân vieân Trôï giuùp Naïn nhaân soá (985) 850-3129 May 2012

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Welcome

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Editor’s Corner Louis G. Aguirre Editor & General Manager

Celebrate!

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Cajuns, or those of those of us who are adopted by that wonderful culture, are known for their joie de vivre (love of life).

We tend to find a way to celebrate for just about anything. Take a look at this May issue and you will find ample ways to rejoice.

Within its 31 days we give special honor to Mary, our heavenly mother, who serves as a model to all Christians. At the same time we celebrate the lives of our mothers here on earth who gave birth to us and who have loved and nurtured us since then.

On Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m., at St. Bernadette Church in Houma, we celebrate the ordination to the transitional diaconate of Simon Peter Engurait.

Two weeks later, on May 26, at 10 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma, we will witness the ordination of four priests: the Rev. Mr. Stuart King, the Rev. Mr. Eric Leyble, the Rev. Mr. Mitchel P. Semar and the Rev. Mr. Joseph Tregre.

In this issue we also take time to thank God for his many blessings, especially the boundless gifts from the bayous and the sea: the best fish and seafood in the world.

Our cover story highlights the time-honored tradition known as the Blessing of the Fleet.

We proudly rejoice and celebrate the high school and college graduations of our young people who have devoted many years to learning and who will hopefully lead us to a bright future.

A few days into June, on the fifth, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux will be 35 years young. You are cordially invited to celebrate this occasion at a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales at 5:30 p.m.

See you there.

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When a violent hurricane hit Cheniere Caminada in 1893 approximately 1,500 people died. All through the storm, it is said, the church bell tolled incessantly as its tower swayed in the waves and the church floated on the raging waters. The bell mysteriously journeyed to Westwego where it was found buried in a cemetery in 1918. The bell, made of silver, is now located in a tower in front of Our Lady of the Isle Church in Grand Isle.

Diocesan Programs This Week “Revival”

Host: Bishop Sam G. Jacobs Co-Host: Regina Thibodeaux Wednesday 8:30 p.m.

Friday 9:30 a.m. and Sunday 9:30 a.m.

HTV/VISION COMMUNICATIONS, CHARTER COMM. & COMCAST CHANNEL 10 ALLEN’S TV CABLE MORGAN CITY CHANNEL 71 (Digital Channel 30.1-UHF & Channel 7.1-VHF) Mondays - 9:30 a.m.

Thursdays - 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 p.m.

Saturdays - 9:30 p.m.

“Spotlight on the Diocese” Host: Louis Aguirre With Guests: Rev. Msgr. Frederic Brunet Pastor of St. Joseph Church in Chauvin Rev. Msgr. James Songy, retired

If you are not receiving these programs in your area, please contact your local cable provider.

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You are cordially invited to attend the

Diocesan 35th Anniversary Mass Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales The Most Reverend Sam G. Jacobs will be the main celebrant.

Concelebrating with Bishop Jacobs will be the priests of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

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Light refreshments will be served following the Mass in the St. Francis de Sales School Cafeteria.

If you are unable to attend, we ask for your presence in thoughts and prayers.

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n Woman of God Gathering, May 7, diocesan Pastoral Center Conference Hall. Meal served at 6 p.m.; events begin at 6:30 p.m. Free event, all women over 18 years of age are invited. n Transitional diaconate ordination of Simon Peter Engurait, May 12, St. Bernadette Church, Houma, 10 a.m. n aNew Experience, May 16, Christ the Redeemer Church, Thibodaux, 7-9 p.m.

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n Marriage Preparation Day for pre-registered couples, June 3, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., diocesan Pastoral Center Conference Hall. Contact your church parish or call the Office of Family Ministries at (985) 850-3129 for registration details. Additional information is available online at www.htdiocese.org/fm. n Diocesan Leadership Award Banquet, June 5, Annunziata Church, Houma, 7-9 p.m.

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n Blessed Kateri Mass, Friday, July 13, Holy Family Church, Dulac, 6:30 p.m. n Women of God Retreat, Saturday, July 14, diocesan Pastoral Center Conference Hall, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Online registration: www.htconferences.org or by phone (985) 850-3171. Speaker will be Father Francis Valerio. Registration is $24 per person

n E.D. White Catholic High School graduation, May 18, Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium, Thibodaux, 9 a.m. n Vandebilt Catholic High School graduation, May 19, Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma, 9 a.m. n Central Catholic High School graduation, May 19, Holy Cross Church, Morgan City, 1 p.m. n Priesthood ordinations

of Rev. Mr. Mitch Semar, Rev. Mr. Joseph Tregre, Rev. Mr. Eric Leyble and Rev. Mr. Stuart King, May 26, Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales, Houma, 10 a.m. n Evening of Prayer and Song, “Eucharist,” May 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lumen Christi Retreat Center. Father Glenn LeCompte will direct the evening.

n Priest Sanctification/ Study Days, June 6-7, Lumen Christi Retreat Center. n First Friday Day of Prayer, June 7, Lumen Christi Retreat Center, 9:30 a.m., morning prayer followed by a conference, rosary, reconciliation, Holy Hour, Mass and lunch.

Father Glenn LeCompte will direct the day. n aNew Experience, June 13, St. Mary’s Nativity Church, Raceland, 7-9 p.m. n Steubenville on the

Bayou, June 15-17, HoumaTerrebonne Civic Center, Houma. Visit www.steubenvilleonthebayou.com for additional information. This event is sponsored by the diocesan Conference Office. n Man of God Gathering, June 27, diocesan Pastoral Center Conference Hall.

Meal will be served at 6 p.m.; events begin at 6:30 p.m. Free event, all men over 18 years of age are invited.

and includes meals. Open to women over 18 years of age.

This event is sponsored by the diocesan Conference Office. n Christian Leadership Institute, July 18-22, Lumen Christi Retreat Center’s Souby Building. n aNew Experience, July 19, St. Bernadette Church, Houma, 7-9 p.m.

n Marriage Preparation Day for pre-registered couples, July 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., diocesan Pastoral Center Conference Hall. Contact your church parish or call the Office of Family Ministries at (985) 850-3129 for registration details. Additional information is available online at www.htdiocese.org/fm.

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Comment Jesus Is Lord Bishop Sam G. Jacobs

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During this Year of the New Evangelization it is appropriate that we accentuate the role of Mary as the Star of the New Evangelization. This is a title that both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have used frequently in addressing the role of Mary as an evangelist.

In fact, the first evangelist in the New Testament is Mary.

After being told by the Archangel Gabriel that God had chosen her to be the Mother of the Savior and after having conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, Luke’s Gospel tells us that Mary left in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who also was with child in her old age. Upon arriving at Zachariah and Elizabeth’s house and greeting her cousin, the child in Elizabeth’s womb leapt for joy.

Through her visit and greeting, Mary’s very presence was an evangelizing grace moment both for Elizabeth and John the Baptist, still in the womb.

Then Mary, upon hearing from Elizabeth the confirmation of the message of Gabriel concerning her own conception by the Holy Spirit, witnesses the goodness and love of God to her through this miraculous grace. “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior … for he who is mighty has done great things for me and holy is his name” (Luke 1:46, 49).

The first role of an evangelizer is to be a bearer of Christ to

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This statue of the Blessed Mother is located at the Pastoral Center in Schriever.

another. In doing so, the evangelist witnesses to the other how much God loves us in specific and personal ways. The desire of the evangelist is to lead the person to Jesus, whether for a first real, personal encounter or for a repetitive deeper intimacy with the Lord and Savior.

Mary as Star of the New Evangelization has this same desire, namely, to lead each one of her children to Jesus as Lord and Savior and to help us to fall more deeply in love with her Son. Not only does Mary always point to Jesus, but she reminds us what she said to the servants at the wedding feast of Cana, “Do whatever he tells you.” It is only when we act on the grace that God gives us that we will come into that personal, deeper relationship with the one who loves us beyond measure.

As an evangelist, after pointing to Jesus and his saving message of love, it should also be the desire of each of us to encourage those who hear the truth of the Gospel to act on this truth by taking the next step in their journey.

Whenever Mary has appeared over the centuries to different people, she has come as an evangelizer, calling people to repentance, to listen and follow her son and to share with others the message that will set them free. As an evangelizer she leads people to Jesus and a sharing in his divine life. As an evangelizer she seeks to decrease that Jesus may increase.

Mary, Star of the New Evangelization, be our model and intercessor that like you we may fulfill our call to be evangelists and witnesses for your Son!

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María, Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización

En este Año de Nueva Evangelización es apropiado recalcarel papel de la Virgen María como Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización. Este es el título que ambos papas Juan Pablo II y Benedicto XVI expresaron con frecuencia al hablar sobre el papel evangelizador que desempeña la Virgen María.

De hecho, el primer evangelizador en el Nuevo Testamento es María.

El Evangelio de San Lucas nos dice que —después de la anunciación del Arcángel Gabriel a María que Dios la había elegido a ser la Madre del Salvador y después de haber quedado encinta por el poder del Espíritu Santo— María partió repentinamente a visitar a su prima Isabel que también estaba encintaa pesar de tener una edad avanzada.

Al llegar al hogar de Zacarías e Isabel, el niño en el vientre de María comenzó a dar saltos de felicidad. Durante esta visita la presencia de María se convirtió en un momento evangelizador de gracia para ambos Isabel y el niño en el vientre, Juan Bautista.

María diotestimonio del amor y la bondad de Dios hacia ella por esta gracia milagrosa al recibir deIsabel una confirmación del mensaje del Arcángel Gabriel que iba a quedar encinta por el Espíritu Santo. “Celebra todo mi ser la grandeza del Señor y mi espíritu se alegra en el Dios que me salva….En verdad el Todopoderoso hizo grandes cosas para mí reconozcan que Santo es su nombre.” (Lucas 1:46, 49).

El papel primordial de un evangelizador es llevar a Jesús a los demás. De este modo, el evangelizador presenta a los demás el gran amor de Dios por nosotros de manera específica y personal. El deseo del evangelizador es conducirnos hacia Jesús, sea para un encuentro verdadero y personal con Él o para vivir un más íntimo

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y repetitivo encuentro personal con el Señor y Salvador.

La Virgen María —Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización— tiene este mismo deseo: acercar a cada uno de sus hijos hacia Jesús — Señor y Salvador— y ayudarnos a vivir un amor más profundo con su Hijo. María no solamente nos guía hacia Jesús, sino también nos hace recordar lo que ella les dijo a los sirvientes en las bodas de Caná, “Hagan todo lo que él les mande.”

Es únicamente cuando actuamos dentro de la gracia, que Dios nos ha dado, que nos uniremoscon Él en una relación personal y profunda, porque nos ama sin medida.

Como evangelizadores, luego de haber presentado a Jesús y exclamado su mensaje de amor, también debemos tener el deseo

de alentar a aquéllos que escuchan la verdad del Evangelio a actuar según esta verdad tomando el próximo paso en su camino.

Cada vez que María ha tenido apariciones durante los siglos, ha sido evangelizadora, haciendo el llamado a su pueblo al arrepentimiento ya escuchar y seguir a su Hijo y compartir con los demás el mensaje que los librará. María evangelizadora lleva a su pueblo hacia Jesús para compartir su vida divina. María evangelizadora es humilde para así poderalzar a Jesús.

María, Estrella de la Nueva Evangelización, ¡sé nuestro ejemplo e intercesora para que —como Tú— podamos cumplir nuestro llamado a ser evangelizadores y aclamar a tu Hijo!

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This depiction of Our Lady of LaSalette can be found at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Golden Meadow.

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Meï Maria, Ngoâi Sao cuûa Taân Phuùc AÂm Hoùa

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Trong naêm Taân Phuùc AÂm Hoùa naøy thaät laø höõu lyù ñeå chuùng ta nhaéc ñeán vai troø cuûa Ñöùc Maria nhö laø Ngoâi Sao saùng trong Taân Phuùc AÂm Hoùa. Ñaây chính laø danh xöng caû hai Ñöùc Giaùo Hoaøng Gioan Phaoloâ Ñeä Nhò vaø Beâneâdictoâ 16 thöôøng duøng ñeå noùi neân vai troø cuûa Ñöùc Maria nhö laø moät nhaø truyeàn giaùo.

Treân thöïc teá, nhaø truyeàn giaùo ñaàu tieân cuûa Taân Öôùc laø Ñöùc Maria. Sau khi Toång Laõnh Thieân Thaàn Gabriel baùo tin laø ngaøi seõ ñöôïc choïn laøm Meï Ñaáng Cöùu Theá vaø sau khi thuï thai Chuùa Gieâsu do quyeàn naêng cuûa Thaùnh Thaàn, thaùnh söû Luca noùi raèng Ñöùc Maria ñaõ voäi vaõ ñi thaêm ngöôøi chò hoï laø Elizabeth, ngöôøi ñang cöu mang moät thai nhi trai trong luùc tuoåi giaø. Khi vöøa tôùi nhaø Zachariah vaø Elizabeth vaø chaøo ngöôøi chò hoï, ñöùa beù trai trong loøng baø Elizabeth lieàn nhaûy möøng. Qua söï thaêm vieáng vaø chaøo hoûi, söï hieän dieän cuûa Ñöùc Maria ñaõ trôû thaønh giaây phuùt rao giaûng aân suûng cuûa Elizabeth vaø Gioan taåy Giaû.

Sau khi nghe nhöõng lôøi cuûa Elizabeth xaùc nhaän nhöõng gì Toång Laõnh Thieân Thaàn Gabriel noùi veà söï thuï thai do quyeàn naêng cuûa Thaùnh Thaàn, Ñöùc Maria ñaõ laøm chöùng veà söï toát laønh ñoù vaø tình yeâu Chuùa qua giaây phuùt aân suûng naøy. “Hoàn toâi ngôïi khen Chuùa, vaø taâm linh toâi vui möøng trong Chuùa Ñaáng Cöùu Ñoä toâi… vì Ñaáng Quyeàn Naêng ñaõ laøm cho toâi nhöõng vieäc vó ñaïi vaø danh Ngaøi chí thaùnh” (Luke 1:46,49).

Boån phaän ñaàu tieân cuûa ngöôøi rao giaûng laø chính hoï mang Chuùa Gieâsu cho ngöôøi khaùc. Vì laøm theá laøm chöùng cho ngöôøi khaùc thaáy raèng Thieân Chuùa yeâu thöông chuùng ta döôøng naøo vaø raát maät thieát nöõa. Öôùc voïng cuûa nhöõng nhaø truyeàn giaùo laø ñöa ngöôøi khaùc ñeán vôùi Chuùa Gieâsu, caû ngay trong giaây phuùt gaén boù ñaàu tieân, hay söï gaëp gôõ rieâng Ngaøi, hay laø söï lieân heä maät thieát lieân lyû vôùi Chuùa vaø Ñaáng Cöù Ñoä. Ñöùc Maria, Ngoâi Sao Taân Phuùc AÂm Hoùa cuøng coù moät öôùc voïng laø daãn ñöa töøng ngöôøi ñeán vôùi Gieâsu

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This mosaic of the Blessed Mother is at St. Hilary Church in Mathews.

laø Chuùa vaø laø Ñaáng Cöùu Ñoä vaø giuùp chuùng ta meán Chuùa Gieâsu con Meï saâu ñaäm hôn. Ñöùc Maria khoâng chæ luoân giuùp chuùng ta höôùng veà Chuùa Gieâsu nhöng Meï coøn nhaéc nhôû chuùng ta nhöõng gì Meï noùi vôùi nhöõng ngöôøi ñaày tôù trong tieäc cöôùi ôû Cana, “Haõy laøm nhöõng gì Ngaøi chæ baûo.” Chæ laøm theá chuùng ta môùi haønh ñoäng trong aân suûng maø Chuùa ñaõ ban ñeå roài daãn ñöa chuùng ta ñeán söï lieân heä maät thieát vôùi Ñaáng yeâu thöông chuùng ta khoâng bôø beán.

Nhö laø moät nhaø truyeàn giaùo, sau khi höôùng veà Chuùa Gieâsu vaø thoâng ñieäp cöùu roãi, noù neân trôû neân söï öôùc voïng cuûa töøng ngöôøi laø coå voõ nhöõng ai nghe chaân lyù Tin Möøng soáng vôùi chaân lyù ñoù töøng böôùc trong cuoäc haønh trình ñöùc tin.

Trong baát cöù thôøi ñieåm naøo vaø traûi

qua bao nhieâu theá kyû khi Ñöùc Maria hieän ra cho ai, Meï tôùi nhö laø moät söù giaû truyeàn giaùo, keâu goïi moïi ngöôøi aên naên hoái caûi, laéng nghe vaø böôùc theo chaân Con cuûa Meï vaø chia seû thoâng ñieäp vôùi ngöôøi khaùc ñeå giaûi thoaùt hoï khoûi toäi. Nhö laø moät nhaø truyeàn giaùo, Ñöùc Maria daãn con ngöôøi ñeán vôùi Chuùa Gieâsu vaø chia seû cuoäc soáng thieân lieâng vôùi Thieân Chuùa. Nhö laø moät nhaø truyeàn Giaùo, Ñöùc Maria töï haï mình xuoáng ñeå cho Chuùa Gieâsu tieán leân.

Laäy Ñöùc Maria, Ngoâi Sao cuûa Taân Phuùc AÂm Hoùa, laø göông vaø laø ñaáng chuyeån caàu, cuõng nhö Meï xin laøm cho söù maïng cuûa chuùng con laø nhöõng ngöôøi rao giaûng Tin Möøng ñöôc chu toaøn söù vuï vaø laøm chöùng taù cho Con cuûa Meï.

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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When a community is faced with crisis, persecution and trouble, it should come together in prayer for strength from God, not formulate strategic plans to defend itself from difficulties, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Unity is fundamental, he said, and the community needs to come together and ask “only to proclaim the word of God fearlessly in the face of persecution,” not to avoid tests, trials and tribulation.

There was a festive atmosphere during the pope’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square April 18 -- two days after the pope turned 85 years old.

Thousands of pilgrims sang “Happy Birthday” when a Bavarian band struck up the tune, and smaller groups of the 22,000 people present sang or shouted “Happy Birthday” in their native languages.

The pope also thanked people for their well-wishes marking the seventh anniversary of his pontificate April 19.

“I ask that you always support me with your prayers so that, with the help of the Holy Spirit, I may persevere in my service to Christ and the church,” he said.

During his main audience talk, the pope continued his cycle of talks on prayer.

He looked at how the early Christian community prayed when the apostles Peter and John were released after being

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A baby reacts after being kissed by Pope Benedict XVI as the pope leaves his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican April 18. Looking on is Msgr. Georg Ganswein, the pope’s personal secretary.

arrested for teaching in the name of Jesus.

The fledgling community “raised their voices to God with one accord,” St. Luke says in the Acts of the Apostles, asking the Lord to note the threats being made against them and give them the power and courage “to speak your word with all boldness.”

“Facing danger, difficulties and threats, the first Christian community does not seek to analyze how to react or devise a strategy in how to defend itself, what measures to adopt,” the pope said.

The vulnerable community did not pray to God to for revenge or “to be defended, be spared trials and suffering, it is not a prayer to be successful,” but just to be able to proclaim the word of God with candor, freedom and courage and make “God’s bounty visible.”

An important aspect of their prayer was that it took place in unison and harmony, he said, underlining how important such unity is for the church.

“The community didn’t get

scared and didn’t split up, but it was deeply united in prayer,” he said. “Unity is consolidated rather than be compromised because it is sustained by unfaltering prayer.”

At the end of their prayer, the Gospel says, “the place where they were gathered shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.”

The pope said the trembling building is meant to show that “faith has the power to transform the earth, the world” and that being filled with the Holy Spirit pushed the disciples to proclaim the Gospel everywhere.

The pope asked that people’s prayers be inspired to seek “God’s loving plan in light of Christ and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit,” to find answers to life’s questions and difficulties, and better discern the correct direction of one’s life and vocation.

People need to reflect on Scripture and to help make sense of daily events, especially when encountering problems and difficulties.

Prayer, not strategic campaign, is needed during crisis, pope says May 2012

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Question Corner Father Kenneth Doyle

How many Gospels?

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As you are aware, the four Gospels in the Catholic Bible are based on the writings of saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. But recently, as I was channel surfing, I came across a television program that spoke of the Gospels of Judas Iscariot, Peter the Apostle and Mary Magdalene.

When I mentioned this to a couple of Catholic friends, they told me that there are in fact many different Gospels, in addition to the four we all know and the three referenced on television. If that is so, then why doesn’t our Bible include all of the Gospels? (Camp Hill, Pa.) From the earliest days of the church, and certainly from the midpoint of the second century, four and only four Gospels have generally been regarded by Christian authors as the official (or “canonical”) Gospels and have thus found their way into the Bible, namely, the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

It is true that there are several dozen other documents (or fragments of documents) which are sometimes referred to as “Gospels,” including the ones your question mentions.

Those, however, have never been widely regarded as authentic and contemporaneous accounts of the words and actions of Christ, and are commonly called “apocryphal” Gospels. The differences between canonical and apocryphal Gospels are notable.

The canonical Gospels were written, broadly speaking, during the apostolic period, while the apostles of Jesus or their immediate disciples were still alive. Those narratives were given

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nearly immediate acceptance by the Christian churches of the East and the West and universally recognized as authentic.

In fact, around 140 A.D., the author Tatian produced a harmonization of excerpts from the four canonically recognized Gospels. Accounts from the apocryphal Gospels, on the other hand, were used only sporadically by scattered groups and never gained wide acceptance. References to the apocryphal Gospels are found later on, around the end of the second century.

In addition, the canonical Gospels are fairly straightforward and largely consistent accounts of the life and sayings of Jesus, while the apocryphal ones are rife with stories of a legendary and unique nature. In trying to meet the demands of popular piety, they often conceive of events (e.g., “miracles” performed by Jesus while he was still a child) which the canonical Gospels mention not at all.

Some of the apocryphal Gospels are also clearly heretical and gnostic (purporting to relate some “secret teachings” of Jesus).

Watching Mass on TV

18:20): “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

The Eucharist has a community dimension which strengthens the faith of participants. It was with deliberate purpose that Jesus directed his memory to be kept alive by his disciples sharing in a meal.

Although taking holy Communion at Mass is not required to satisfy the Sunday obligation, it seems clear that those who participate most fully are the ones who receive back from the Lord the sacred food offered in sacrifice. That gift, of course, is not available to television viewers.

The televised Mass has great value for those whose illness or infirmity precludes them from being in church. It would be incorrect to say watching television fulfills their obligation. Simply put, there is for them no obligation.

They are dispensed.

But shut-ins can derive real spiritual benefit from following the prayers and readings of the Mass on television. I would suggest that shut-ins can multiply that benefit by asking to be placed on their 15 parish’s Communion list so that a eucharistic minister will visit them regularly.

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I would like to know whether watching Mass on television fulfills one’s obligation. My husband never goes to church, but he does watch Mass on TV every Sunday. I attend Mass regularly, although I have missed church recently because of my health.

(Louisville, Ky.) The simple answer to your question is “no.” Watching Mass on television does not fulfill one’s Sunday obligation.

Assuming that your husband is a Catholic and is in reasonable health, he is required to be at Mass in person. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in section 2180, specifies that the Sunday obligation is satisfied by “assistance” at Mass, and every commentator I have read views that to mean attendance at a eucharistic celebration.

Such a reading would seem logical since Jesus said (Matthew

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Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth Doyle at askfatherdoyle@ gmail.com and 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208

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Reflections Readings Between The Lines Father Glenn LeCompte

Unveiling Jesus’ identity

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Sometimes people have eye operations that require that their eyes be covered with bandages for a number of days. During the time the bandages are on their eyes they live in a world of darkness. The day when the bandages are removed can be a day of joy if the person’s vision is clear.

Part III (8:27-16:8) of Mark’s story begins with something of an unveiling, revelation of Jesus’ identity. In Mark’s story of Jesus prior to 8:27 the question of Jesus’ identity rises a number of times.

At least a partial revelation is made in the first scene (8:27-33).

Mark mentions that Jesus and his disciples are “on the way,” not only to Caesarea-Philippi, the spatial location of the first scene of Part III, but to Jerusalem and all that will happen there.

A significant narrative event occurs at a place Mark specifies as Caesarea-Philippi, where Herod the Great had erected a great Temple of white marble built to the Roman emperor.

Thus it was a place to worship the Roman emperor, who was considered divine. In 2 B.C., Herod the Great’s son, Philip, called the region “Caesarea,” and to differentiate it from another Caesarea, Philip’s name was appended to it.

Jesus asks his disciples to articulate their belief of his true identity. Peter answers for all of them, “You are the Messiah,” a term meaning, “the anointed one.” In Israel’s history it had been used for kings and priests who were anointed with oil

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as they assumed their role of leadership. Now the significance of the spacial setting of CaesareaPhilippi can be understood. That Jesus’ regal title is articulated by Peter at a place where the emperor was worshiped suggests that Jesus is to be recognized as the true ruler who is worthy of worship.

Peter, however, is like the blind man at Bethsaida (8:22-26), who upon Jesus’ first attempt to heal him gains only partial sight.

Peter’s rebuke of Jesus after Jesus’ surprising first announcement of his upcoming passion and death shows that Peter has not fully grasped what it means for Jesus to be the Messiah.

Jesus goes on to tell all his disciples that, if they are to remain as such, they must take up their crosses and follow him (8:34-38).

Mark has peaked the reader’s interest by having Jesus called, “Messiah,” and then having him teach the doctrine of the cross. The suggestion is that “Messiah” and cross somehow go together, but it is not immediately clear how this can be.

Mark begins to unveil the mystery by means of the Transfiguration scene (9:2-13). Jesus’ depiction in the company of Moses and Elijah depicts him as the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. But the glorified state of his body may recall Daniel 12:2-3, in which the righteous dead will “rise to everlasting life,” and “shine like the brightness of the firmament.”

Jesus’ transfiguration suggests a link between death on the cross and resurrection, but the reader will have to follow the story to gain a greater understanding of this relationship.

Scene I of Part III, Act I ends with Jesus healing a convulsive

deaf-mute boy (14-29), whom Jesus “raises” after his body becomes like a corpse. Jesus’ act of healing here points to his resurrection.

As Scene II (9:30-10:31) begins with a second passion prediction, a miracle story again interprets the narrative. Jesus’ disciples show themselves to be deaf to his teaching about the cross by arguing about who is the greatest (9:33-37). Jesus gives them the opportunity to rise from their deafness by assuming a posture of humility, which is an application of his doctrine of the cross.

As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem he speaks of certain sacrifices which represent a shouldering of the cross, namely, the sanctity of committed marriage (10:1-12) and the renunciation of riches (10:17-31).

Jesus’ third Passion/Resurrection Prediction (10:32-34) delineates the third scene of Part III, Act I. Again the disciples show themselves to lack understanding of the spirituality of the cross when James and John seek the places of honor in the Kingdom Jesus is establishing (10:37). Jesus points out the implied ignorance in their question by asking if they can face death (depicted as the drinking of a cup and being baptized). Not knowing what they are really saying, they answer affirmatively.

Jesus goes on to explain that greatness in the Kingdom has to do with being the greatest servant. He himself models that by giving his life as a ransom for many.

Caveat lector! Let the reader beware! The reader must grapple with not only understanding, but inculcating in his or her life, Jesus’ doctrine of the cross before he or she can properly understand what it means to call Jesus, “Messiah.”

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Domitian of Maastricht died c. 560 May 7

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French by birth, Domitian became the bishop of Maastricht, in the Netherlands, and had a prominent role at the synod of Orleans, France, which refuted heretical errors. He evangelized in the Meuse River area of Europe’s Low Countries, converting people and founding churches and hospitals. He prophesied a plentiful harvest to spur almsgiving, and one legend has him slaying a dragon that had poisoned the water supply of Huy, Belgium. His relics are still venerated in a church there, and he is remembered in a procession to a local spring.

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Mary Mazzarello 1837-1881 May 14

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An Italian peasant, Mary worked long hours in the fields and vineyards. She attended Mass frequently and joined a sodality whose members in 1860 were asked to nurse typhoid victims. Mary caught the fever and nearly died. Because of weakened health, she started a dressmaking business to employ local girls. This was the beginning of the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco, which now has 1,400 houses in 54 countries. Mary is enshrined in Turin next to St. John Bosco, founder of the Salesians men’s order.

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Venerable Bede 673-735 May 25

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Born in Northumbria, in northern England, Bede was schooled at the Benedictine monasteries of Wearmouth and Jarrow, where he spent the rest of his life as a monk and priest. “Study, teaching and writing have always been my delight,” he wrote. He penned extensive biblical and theological writings, but his fame came as a historian. His most valuable work was “Ecclesiastical History of the English People.” In 836, a church council at Aachen, Germany, called him the Venerable Bede and Pope Leo XIII declared him a doctor of the church in 1899.

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May 2012

Heavenly Recipes

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Baked

Redfish

Crabmeat Story and Photo

by Lawrence Chatagnier

Father Domingo Cruz, pastor of St. Bridget Church parish in Schriever, shares his Baked Redfish with crabmeat recipe with our readers this month.

Father Cruz, who was ordained 39 years ago, has 18 lived in the United States for the past 22 years. He says he loves living in South Louisiana but still enjoys going home to visit his relatives whenever he gets a chance.

He says this recipe is a variation of a popular Filipino dish (Adobo).

“This recipe can be made using different ingredients.

It is a regional dish where I come from. The ingredients vary with the location where it is cooked. People tend to use what is common to the region that they live. In some regions, hot peppers are common and this makes the dish a little spicier in that region,” says the pastor.

Father Cruz says that much like the Cajun culture here in South Louisiana, celebrations in the Philippines are centered around food.

“Here in South Louisiana people prepare foods such as gumbos, stews or boiled seafood and invite their friends and families to join in the meal. In the Philippines we do the same. We call it a ‘fiesta.’”

Father Cruz has learned to combine traditional Filipino recipes with some Cajun recipes that he has tried over the years.

“Much of the food here is familiar in the Philippines.

Both cultures eat a lot of rice. There is also an abundance of fish in the Philippines much like here in South Louisiana,” he says.

The pastor has a favorite saying that he uses when talking about Cajuns and Filipinos. “What do you get when you mix a Filipino with a Cajun? A Jalapeno!” says the parish priest.

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Baked Redfish with Crabmeat Marinade: 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce Small amount of ginger root, sliced Place 7 fillets of redfish in a glass dish. In a separate dish mix garlic, onion, vinegar, soy sauce and ginger root. Add mixture to fillets. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Topping: 3/4 cup lump crabmeat 1/2 cup peeled crawfish tails 1 clove chopped garlic 1/2 onion, chopped 2 eggs, scrambled Combine all ingredients. Place in oven safe dish.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove Redfish from refrigerator. Add 1/2 cup oil in a skillet and cook fillets for one minute on each side. Place fillets in an oven safe dish.

Cover the crabmeat topping with foil. Cover fillets with foil and place topping and fillets in oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Cook approximately 1-1/2 cups of jasmineflavored long grain rice. After topping and fillets are baked, spread topping on fillets in a plate and serve with cooked rice on the side.

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Young Voices

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To me prayer is my way of having one-on-one time with God that allows me to be myself and talk to him about everything on my mind, no matter what it may be. Prayer has also been important because in my worst of times it has helped to restrengthen me again. I have grown so much closer to Jesus through prayer because it has allowed me to have a special relationship with him. I am able to look to Jesus as my best friend and not have to worry about being judged because I know of his unconditional love for everyone.

Connie Adams, 16 years old St. Anthony of Padua Church parish Vandebilt Catholic High School

What is prayer to you?

Prayer is a time of peace and solitude that unites us as Christians. It is an unbreakable boundary between the Lord and myself. When I pray I feel his presence while I speak to him. Whether it is a daily prayer or a prayer for intentions, they are all very important because it is time spent with the Lord. I have learned through my faith that he might not answer you directly, but he works in mysterious ways. Through thoughts and prayers, the Lord will hear you.

Grant Arnold, 16 years old Christ the Redeemer Church parish Thibodaux High School

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Prayer to me is a meditation that is a way to clear my mind. I was always taught when I was little that prayer could help you do anything you wanted. It can even help you pass a high school Calculus test. Prayer has been very important in my life in many ways. It has kept me positive and strong during hard times and helps me make the right choices. It has brought me closer to Christ in many ways; through Adoration, Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) 61, Christian Leadership Institute (CLI) 2010, working CLI 2011, working at the youth rally the past few years, and, of course, prayer just when you have nothing else to do.

Courtney Foret, 18 years old Christ the Redeemer Church parish Central Lafourche High School

To me, prayer isn’t just a Hail Mary or an Our Father, it is a conversation. When I pray, I talk to Jesus like he is my best friend because, honestly, who knows me better than my maker? Through prayer, I realize that Jesus truly understands me, for he was human, too. As a human, he was tempted and tried, yet he is the perfect example for us to follow. He was always in tune with the Father’s will and whenever I feel tempted and tried, I turn to my Jesus who helps me.

Allison Curth, 16 years old Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales Church parish Vandebilt Catholic High School

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Reflections from young people of the diocese

Prayer to me is my alone time with Jesus – a chance to take him in and embrace him. It gives me a chance to talk to him and give him thanks.

Prayer helps me to stay closer to him because it gives me a chance to embrace his love and respond to it by thanks giving and listening to him.

Evan Lapeyrouse, 16 years old St. Joseph Church parish, Chauvin South Terrebonne High School

Prayer to me is being able to have a one-on-one conversation with God or like having a therapy session with him. It is a time to get away from all of our problems. It gives you time to think through any troubles you are having in your life. Making prayer important in my life has brought me closer to God in a number of ways. One way is that I feel like he is actually listening and hears me, instead of feeling like I’m talking to air. Another way would be that I get a feeling of calm whenever I pray, so I’m able to hear what God is saying to me. Praying has made me a more positive person and because I’m a more positive person, I am able to actually take what God tells me to heart instead of just brushing it off to the side.

Sarah Ruckstuhl, 18 years old St. Anthony of Padua Church parish Terrebonne High School

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Entertainment

Seeing Clairely Claire Joller

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On high school and college campuses, mortarboards will be sent flying by graduates this month.

But as brief as the flight of the traditional graduation headgear will last, so too will be the period between elation and, in too many cases, dread of what comes next.

It’s regrettable that great percentages of diploma-holders may not experience the sheer excitement we experienced in decades past. Expanding technology and multiplication of job opportunities created a sense of confidence that all would be well, as long as we equipped ourselves.

My friends and I had a collective sense of optimism and endless possibilities ahead.

Some current high school grads will have apprehensions about living on large university campuses far from home. Others will have doubts about continuing to live at home as young adults while they begin their higher education. Still others will face the prospect of entering a shaky job market.

College graduates who have had the luxury of four (or more) parent-sponsored years at college without having to take outside jobs will face reality— spelled housing, insurance, transportation, food, clothing … .

Gloomy, you say?

On the surface, maybe so.

But the flexible and stretchable human spirit can forge many pleasant surprises.

I would invite high school seniors to look around them at their classmates. Which of them do you expect to have an especially bright future?

Scholarship recipients? Sports heroes? The

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After the mortarboards fly

ones voted Most Popular and Most Likely to Succeed?

Some of those expectations will certainly be fulfilled. Success in high school, a study found decades ago, was the greatest single determinant of success in college.

So the high-grade earners have the most likelihood of making good grade-point averages in college.

Widely-liked students are not going to become unlikable when they walk off high school grounds. If success is measured in friendships, then they will continue to attract people to themselves. Their more pragmatic endeavors are even at times made easier by their personas.

But look again at your classmates.

There will be some surprises when you go to your 10-year reunion.

The short, quiet boy who never was a joiner will hit a growth spurt at college. Away from others’ familiar opinions of him, he’ll follow his intellectual passions and

meet other people who reinforce his strengths. When he walks into that reunion, you will see a self-assured innovator.

That shrinking violet who exhibited no social skills will, in the next 10 years, blossom physically into a dark-haired beauty, tall and poised. She’ll be the litigator of her secret dreams, and is the one who will turn heads and cause others to ask, “Is that … ?”

Big and burly, the guy who struggled in your world history will forego college for a construction job. By reunion time, he is co-owner of one of the biggest companies in your town and has five children who are his great pride.

It may be a cliché, but determination and persistence can pay unexpected dividends.

Graduates will find that the world has a way of making a place for each of us. All we have to do is gracefully nudge our way to where we need to be.

(For comments or inquiries about this column, Claire Joller can be contacted by email at clairely1@ comcast.net).

) ) The flexible and stretchable human spirit can forge many pleasant surprises.

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May 2012

Special Events

Rev. Mr. Stuart King

Rev. Mr. Eric Leyble

Rev. Mr. Mitchel P. Semar

Rev. Mr. Joseph Tregre

PRIESTHOOD Four to be ordained May 26 at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales

The Rev. Mr. Stuart King, the Rev. Mr. Eric Leyble, the Rev. Mr. Mitchel P. Semar and the Rev. Mr. 24 Joseph Tregre will be ordained to the priesthood Saturday, May 26, at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma at 10 a.m. Bishop Sam G. Jacobs will be the ordaining prelate.

The Rev. Mr. Stuart King is a 49-year-old native of Nova Scotia, Canada, and has traveled to or lived in more than 30 countries. He and his wife Bettina have two children, Hannah, 7 and Sophia, 2. They are parishioners of St. Bernadette Church parish in Houma.

He holds several degrees including a bachelor of science in mathematics from Davidson College, a master of divinity from Princeton Seminary, a master of social work from Rutgers University, a doctor of ministry from Pittsburgh Seminary, and a master of arts in systematic theology from Immaculate Conception Seminary, Seton Hall University.

The Rev. Mr. King is a former priest in the Charismatic Episcopal Church. He has served 16 years in the Air Force as a Protestant chaplain. After ordination, he plans to serve with the military until he qualifies for his military retirement.

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As part of his priestly formation he ministered at St. Frances Cabrini Church parish in Piscataway, NJ, from October 2009 to May 2010; Our Lady of Fatima Church parish in Piscataway, NJ, from May to September 2010 and May to August 2011; St. Brigid/ St. Elizabeth Church parish in Far Hills, NJ, from September 2010 to May 2011; and at St. Louis Church parish in Bayou Blue since February 2012. He has also served as full-time associate director of Parish Social Ministry for Catholic Charities Diocese of HoumaThibodaux since September 2011.

He is most looking forward to serving Catholics everywhere, especially through the sacraments, both in this diocese and in the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS).

“I’m enormously grateful, first to God, who began calling me in the 1980s when I was spiritually and emotionally lost; to Bishop Jacobs who has accepted and supported me ever since we first spoke in 2003; to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Rome who gave approval for my priestly formation and ordination as a married man; and to Archbishop Broglio and Father Kerry Abbott at the Archdiocese for the Military

Services for their constant and generous support,” says the Rev. Mr. King. “I am also grateful to my beautiful wife and two daughters.

In many different ways, they show me the love and faithfulness of Christ every day.”

Father King will celebrate his first Mass at St. Louis Church in Bayou Blue Sunday, May 27 at 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. Mr. Eric P. Leyble is a 33-year-old native of Tagbilaran City of the Province of Bohol in the Philippines. He is the son of Norfredo Leyble and Evelina Sagaral Leyble, and has one younger brother, Edgar.

He graduated from Bohol Wisdom High School in Tagbilaran City, and attended Christ the King Seminary in Quezon City, Philippines, for pre-theology/philosophy; and Divine Word Missionary Postulancy Center for postulancy.

He attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans where he recently completed his master’s of divinity degree.

As part of his priestly formation he spent August 2006 to May 2007 at St. Charles Borromeo Church parish in the St. Charles Community getting accustomed to the way of life of the people of the diocese. He spent the

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summer of 2009 at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma doing pastoral ministry. He did religious education/RCIA teaching ministry at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church parish in Mandeville during the 200910 school year. For his parish internship as a transitional deacon he spent June to October 2011at St. Genevieve Catholic Church parish in Thibodaux.

The Rev. Mr. Leyble says that what he is most looking forward to about being a priest is the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, hearing confession, being a spiritual father and spiritual director to the people of his parish.

“I look forward especially to being an instrument of the Holy Father’s plans and for our bishop’s plans for the Year of the New Evangelization, especially in bringing people back to God, in bringing Jesus back into the center of their lives, and in being able to initiate healing and reconciliation with those who have been hurt by the church,” says the Rev. Mr. Leyble.

He ads, “It is great to be in the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux. It is an honor to be able to serve down in south Louisiana. I love the people. I appreciate their warmth and their desire to really worship and know God. There are so many similarities in both of our cultures and I am grateful for that. I look forward to being their father, their brother, their friend. I am grateful to Bishop Sam for trusting in the Holy Spirit in allowing me to respond to God’s calling in this diocese. I am grateful to Father Mark (Toups) for his guidance and mentorship throughout my years of formation.

I am also grateful to the people of St. Charles Borromeo and St. Genevieve Church parishes for allowing me to taste a bit of what priesthood would look like down here. I look forward to it.”

Father Leyble will celebrate his first Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church Sunday, May 27, at 2 p.m.

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planning to celebrate a couple of Masses in his home province in the Philippines.

The Rev. Mr. Mitchel P. Semar is a 40-year-old native of Vinton, LA. He is the son of LeRoy and Judy Semar, and is the youngest of four children. He has two sisters, Anne and Stephanie, and one brother, Chris.

He graduated from Vinton High School and attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans where he recently completed his master’s of divinity degree.

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As part of his priestly formation he ministered at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church parish in Mathews during the summer of 2006 and at St. Anthony of Padua Church parish in Bayou Black during the summer of 2009. He spent June to October 2011at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church parish in Houma for his parish internship as a transitional deacon.

The Rev. Mr. Semar says, “I can’t wait to serve the church of Houma-Thibodaux by celebrating the sacraments and being there

for important times, as well as ordinary times, in people’s lives. I desire very much to spend my life in service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!” He asks for prayers that he will be a priest who consoles the hearts of Jesus and Mary.

Father Semar will celebrate his first Mass Sunday, May 27 at St Joseph Church in Vinton, at 1:30 p.m. On Sunday, June 3, he will celebrate Mass at St Hilary of Poitiers Church at 11 a.m.

The Rev. Mr. Joseph Tregre is a 27-year-old native of Houma. He is the son of Carl and Ann Tregre, and has one older sister, Cherie Tregre. He is a parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Church parish in Bayou Black.

He graduated from Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma and attended Nicholls State University in Thibodaux. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Seminary College in Covington and attended Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans where he recently completed his master’s of divinity degree.

As part of his priestly formation he ministered at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 25 Church parish in Houma during the summer of 2009.

He worked at Baptist Hospital in Nashville, TN, during the summer of 2010. He spent June to October 2011at Holy Savior Church parish in Lockport for his parish internship as a transitional deacon.

When asked what he is looking forward to about becoming a priest, the Rev. Mr. Tregre quotes Scripture. “The prophet Isaiah says, ‘The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound’ (61:1-2). I hope these words will become real in the lives of people who experience Jesus Christ and his love for them.”

The Rev. Mr. Tregre adds, “In this year of evangelization in our diocese, the ordination of four new priests is a sign of God’s fidelity and unfailing love for us. Let us rejoice and be glad!”

Father Tregre will celebrate his first Mass Sunday, May 27 at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bayou Black at 10:30 a.m.

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Appointments

Pastoral appointments announced Thirteen pastoral appointments effective June 27, 2012, have been announced by Bishop Sam G. Jacobs.

The Rev. Arnold Baura, who has been serving as associate pastor of St. Hilary of Poitiers Church parish in Mathews since January 2011, has been appointed associate pastor of St. Mary’s Nativity Church parish in Raceland for a period of two years, in addition to his present assignment. Father Baura 26 is a native of Tubignon, Bohol, Philippines. He was ordained May 21, 2002.

The Rev. Michael Bergeron, who has been serving as pastor of Annunziata Church parish in Houma since June 2008, has been appointed pastor of St. John the Evangelist Church parish in Thibodaux for a period of six years. Father Bergeron, a native of Houma, Louisiana, currently serves as chaplain for the Marian Servants of the Word. He was ordained June 8, 1996.

The Rev. Evelio Buenaflor, who has been serving as administrator of St. Gregory Barbarigo Church parish in Houma since October 2011, has been appointed pastor of St. Gregory Barbarigo Church parish in Houma for a period of five years. Father Buenaflor is a native of M’lang Cotabato, Philippines.

He was ordained May 24, 1985.

The Rev. Joseph Chacko, I.M.S., who has been serving as administrator of St. Andrew Church parish in Amelia since October 2011, has been appointed pastor of St. Andrew Church parish in Amelia for a period of five years.

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Father Chacko is a native of Kerala, South India. He was ordained Dec. 22, 1980.

The Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F., who has been serving as pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church parish in Houma since June 2006, has been appointed pastor of St. Bernadette Soubirous Church parish in Houma for a period of six years. Father Collins, a native of Cut Off, Louisiana, currently serves as dean of the Terrebonne Deanery, and is a member of the College of Consultors, the Priests Council and the Clergy Continuing Education for Priests Committee.

He was ordained June 8, 1991.

The Rev. Jerry Daniels, who has been serving as full-time chaplain of Vandebilt Catholic High School in Houma since June 2011, has been appointed administrator of Annunziata Church parish in Houma for a period of one year. Father Daniels is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He was ordained May 12, 2001.

The Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V., who has been serving as rector of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales Church parish in Houma since June 2004, has been appointed pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church parish in Bayou Black for a period of six years. Father DeLa Cruz, a native of Olongapo City, Philippines, currently serves as judicial vicar for the diocese. He was ordained Dec. 8, 1990.

The Rev. Justino Estoque Jr., who has been serving as pastor of Holy Family Church parish in Grand Caillou since June 2011, has been

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reappointed pastor of Holy Family Church parish in Grand Caillou for a period of five years. Father Estoque is a native of Tagbilaran City, Philippines. He was ordained April 3, 1982.

The Rev. Charlie Perkins, who has been serving as pastor of St. Bernadette Soubirous Church parish in Houma since June 2010, has been appointed pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church parish in Houma for a period of six years. Father Perkins, a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, is a member of the Clergy Continuing Education for Priests Committee.

He was ordained Feb. 25, 1978.

The Rev. Joshua Rodrigue, who has been serving as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church parish in Bayou Black since July 2006, has been appointed rector of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales Church parish in Houma for a period of six years. Father Rodrigue, a native of Thibodaux, Louisiana, currently serves as diocesan director of the Office of Vocations, assistant diocesan master of ceremonies, and is a member of the Priests Council. He was ordained Aug. 10, 2002.

The Rev. Joseph Henry Sebastian, who has been serving as associate pastor of Maria Immacolata Church parish in Houma since September 2010, has been appointed pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church parish in Golden Meadow for a period of six years. Father Sebastian is a native of Fatima Kandar Vilagam, Tamil Nadu. He was ordained April 26, 1989.

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Very Rev. Carl Collins, V.F.

Rev. Jerry Daniels

Very Rev. Vicente DeLa Cruz, J.V.

Rev. Justino Estoque Jr.

Rev. Charles Perkins

Rev. Joshua Rodrigue

Rev. Joseph Sebastian

Rev. Ronilo Villamor

Rev. Philip Vathyiakaril-Eapen

The Rev. Philip Vathyiakaril-Eapen, who has been serving as associate pastor of St. Genevieve Church parish in Thibodaux since June 2011, has been reappointed as associate pastor of St. Genevieve Church parish for a period of one year. Father VathyiakarilEapen is a native of Alleppey, Kerala, South India. He was ordained May 4, 1987.

The Rev. Ronilo Villamor, who has been serving as pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church parish in Golden Meadow since June 2008, has been appointed pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Church parish in Larose for a period of six years. Father Villamor is a native of M’lang Cotabato, Philippines. He was ordained Aug. 13, 1983.

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One hundred and twenty Spanish-speaking adult Catholics attended the annual Evangelization Retreat sponsored by the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry. The two-day event was held recently at the Pastoral Center in Schriever (photo above).

Additionally 30 young people (photo below) participated in activities and games. Participants came from Sacred Heart in Cut Off; Christ the Redeemer in Thibodaux; Sacred Heart in Morgan City; Annunziata in Houma; and St. Andrew in Amelia. Simon Zavala (photo at right) was the keynote speaker on the theme of the Kerigma: First Proclamation of the Gospels.

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Those receiving basic catechist certification seated from left are Dianne Williams, Erin White, Emily Allemand, Joye Oldag, Jennifer Torres, Katy Sweatman; Erin Bourgeois, Ashley Boudreaux. Standing from left are Dr. Faith Ann Spinella, Margaret Vargas, Julie Callais, Alyce Barrios, Matt Hise, Louanne Buquet, Ray Babin, Kathleen Broggi, Angie Charpentier, Jennifer Corbin-Johnson, Nicole Fry, Danielle Marie, Billy Allemand and Bishop Sam G. Jacobs. Not pictured are Carla Babin, Nikole Chiasson and Sarah Pierce.

Catechists certified Bishop Sam G. Jacobs presented certificates to

30 master and basic catechists from across the Diocese

of Houma-Thibodaux who completed the required courses through the diocesan Office of Religious Education. In photo above, master catechists seated from left are Cheri Creppel, Linda Orgeron, Marie Louise Melancon, Kim Adams, Jovita Compton.

Standing from left are Dr. Faith Ann Spinella, diocesan director of religious education; Margaret Vargas, administrative assistant; Amy Richterberg, Abel Orgeron, Ralph Melancon, Shanna Ledet, Marvin Compton and Bishop Sam G. Jacobs. Not pictured is Cathy Duet.

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Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Seminarian Education Burses

What is a seminarian burse fund?

A seminarian burse fund is an invested sum of money where the interest is used in perpetuity to help fund the education of men to the priesthood in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux.

How does someone establish a seminarian burse fund?

Very simply, a burse may be established and named for anyone you choose, be it family, friend, bishop, priest, religious, etc.

When is a seminarian burse complete?

A seminarian burse fund is complete once it reaches $15,000.

If you choose to continue to contribute, a new burse will be created for you.

Who do I contact to contribute to or establish a burse fund?

To contribute or establish a burse, send funds to Pastoral Center, Attn: Seminarian Burse, P. O. Box 505, Schriever, LA 70395 or call Jeremy Becker, Director of Stewardship and Development, at 985-850-3155 for more information.

Completed Burses of $15,000 each

Note: those wtih a number stipulates the number of completed burses* - Anonymous

- Clay Sr. & Evelida Duplantis

- Mr. & Mrs. C. Thomas Bienvenu

- C. Remie Duplantis

- Harry Booker

- Marie Elise Duplantis

- Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux (3)*

- Warren J. Harang, Jr.

- Rev. Adrian J. Caillouet

- Msgr. Raphael C. Labit

- Rev. James Louis Caillouet

- Msgr. Francis J. Legendre

- Bishop L. Abel Caillouet

- Rev. Charles Menard

- Judge/Mrs L. P. Caillouet

- Donald Peltier, Sr. (2)*

- Msgr. Lucien J. Caillouet

- Harvey Peltier (30)*

- Abdon J. & Ada B. Callais

- Richard Peltier

- Harold & Gloria Callais Family

- Orleans & Louella Pitre

- Paul A. Callais

- Msgr. Joseph Wester

- Peter W. Callais

- Robert R. Wright, Jr.

- Vincent & Fannie Cannata

- Rev. Kermit Trahan

- Minor Sr. & Lou Ella Cheramie

- Diocesan K of C

- Maude & Edith Daspit

- Endowment Fund - $119,136.90

March 2012 Burse Contributions Donald Peltier, Sr. #3 .....................................$1,000.00 Msgr. Stanislaus Manikowski ............................$500.00 Msgr. Raphael C. Labit #2 .................................$120.00 Mr. Eledier Broussard.........................................$100.00 Joseph “Jay” Fertitta ......................................... $100.00 Rev. Anthony Rousso ......................................... $50.00

- Mr. & Mrs. Caliste Duplantis family (3)*

Open Burses with Balance as of 3/31/12 Mr. Eledier Broussard

................. $11,500.00

Donald Peltier, Sr. # 3............................. $4,100.00

Msgr. John L. Newfield .......................... $1,200.00

Sidney J. & Lydie C. Duplantis ........... $10,800.00

Rev. Gerard Hayes ................................ $3,886.00

Rev. Clemens Schneider ....................... $1,000.00

Msgr. Raphael C. Labit #2 .................. $10,720.00

Rev. Henry Naquin ................................ $3,810.00

St. Joseph Italian Society ...................... $1,000.00

Harvey Peltier #31 .............................. $10,486.91

Msgr. William Koninkx ........................... $3,700.00

Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux #4 ........... $1,000.00

Clay Sr. & Evelida Duplantis #2 .......... $10,000.00

Kelly Curole Frazier ............................... $3,490.96

Msgr. John G. Keller .............................. $1,000.00

C. Remie Duplantis #2 ........................ $10,000.00

J. R. Occhipinti ...................................... $3,400.00

Warren J. Harang, Jr. #2 .......................... $900.00

Marie Elise Duplantis #2 ..................... $10,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. Galip Jacobs ........................ $3,060.00

Deacon Willie Orgeron ............................. $800.00

Maude & Edith Daspit #2 .................... $10,000.00

Joseph “Jay” Fertitta .............................. $3,045.00

Rev. Anthony Rousso ............................... $800.00

Msgr. George A. Landry ...................... $10,000.00

St. Jude ................................................. $3,000.00

Mr. & Mrs. John Marmande ...................... $700.00

St. Bernadette Men’s Club .................... $8,000.00

Catholic Daughters ................................ $2,930.00

Deacon Edward J. Blanchard ................... $660.00

Rev. Victor Toth ..................................... $7,000.00

Diocesan K of C #2 ............................... $2,894.62

James J. Buquet, Jr. ................................. $650.00

Mr. & Mrs. George C. Fakier ................. $6,700.00

Rev. Peter H. Brewerton ........................ $2,600.00

Deacon Roland Dufrene ........................... $550.00

Brides of the Most Blessed Trinity ......... $5,935.00

Mrs. Ayres A. Champagne ..................... $2,000.00

Deacon Raymond LeBouef ...................... $550.00

Rev. Peter Nies ..................................... $5,450.00

Rev. H. C. Paul Daigle ........................... $1,900.00

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Cannata .................... $500.00

Mr. & Mrs. Love W. Pellegrin ................. $5,000.00

Msgr. Francis J. Legendre #2 ................ $1,645.00

Deacon Robert Dusse’ ............................. $450.00

Anonymous #2 ...................................... $5,000.00

Msgr. Emile J. Fossier ........................... $1,545.00

Deacon Harold Hurtz ................................ $300.00

Mr. & Mrs. Caliste Duplantis Fmly.#4..... $5,000.00

Dr. William Barlette, Sr........................... $1,525.00

Richard Peltier #2 ..................................... $300.00

Rev. William M. Fleming ........................ $5,000.00

Msgr. Stanislaus Manikowski ................ $1,525.00

Claude Bergeron ...................................... $200.00

Rev. Kasimir Chmielewski ..................... $4,839.00

Anawin Community ............................... $1,500.00

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Naquin .......................... $150.00

Harry Booker #2 .................................... $4,138.00

Rev. Robert J. Sevigny .......................... $1,400.00

Rev. Guy Zeringue ................................... $100.00

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The 31st annual diocesan youth rally was held on Palm Sunday on the NSU campus in Thibodaux. Bishop Sam G. Jacobs was the main celebrant of the closing Mass which was concelebrated by priests of the diocese. Singer, songwriter, speaker and youth minister Jackie Francois gave inspirational talks to those in attendance. Hundreds of youth from across the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux attended the day-long event.

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Chrism Mass Bishop Sam G. Jacobs was the main celebrant of the Mass of Holy Chrism at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma which was concelebrated by the priests of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick and the oil of chrism were consecrated during the Mass.

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Food for the Journey is June 5

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The diocesan Office of Religious Education sponsors a monthly lunchtime speaker series on the first Tuesday of the month at the Quality Hotel on Hollywood Road in Houma across from Vandebilt Catholic High School.

The speaker for June 5 is Paul George.

Paul George is the diocesan director of Young Adult Ministry and the co-founder of ADORE ministries, a non-profit Catholic organization whose mission is to call all people to worship God with their entire lives through evangelization, discipleship and formation. A passionate believer and communicator of the Gospel, he has traveled the world proclaiming God’s love and freedom as a parish youth minister, diocesan director, author and full-time evangelist.

George holds a master’s degree in theological studies from the University of Dallas. He and his

wife Gretchen have been full-time missionaries serving the mission of Jesus Christ and his church for the past 16 years. He resides in Houma with his wife and four children, Marie, Jacob, Sarah and Clare. For more information about his ministry go to www. adoreministries.com.

Those who plan to attend the June 5th event should RSVP with their name, phone number and church parish by Thursday, May 31. To RSVP, email FoodForTheJourney@ htdiocese.org or call (985) 8503178.

Doors open at 10:45 a.m. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at Noon with the speaker’s presentation from 12:10-12:45 p.m.

Cost is $13 and includes meal, drink and tip. Only cash or checks will be accepted.

All are invited to come “eat and be fed.”

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Representatives of the St. Joseph Lenten Gumbo in Thibodaux presented a check to the Good Samaritan Food Bank of Thibodaux for $32,000.

This brings their total donation to $300,000 over the past 23 years. The food bank celebrating the completion of its 25th anniversary has served 71,106 people during the past 25 years. From left are Father Jay L. Baker, rector of St. Joseph Co-Cathedral parish, Jim Labit, gumbo chairperson; Margaret Orgeron, pastoral ministry director of St. Joseph; Rob Gorman, executive director of Catholic Charities Diocese of HoumaThibodaux; and Father Joseph Nguyen, associate pastor of St. Joseph.

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Day of prayer and fasting is set June 1 The annual diocesan day of prayer and fasting for the protection of the diocese during hurricane season will be Friday, June 1, at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma, from 9 until 11:30 a.m. The day will include Divine Mercy chaplet, Benediction, Adoration and meditation, and will conclude with Mass at 12:05 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Catholic Daughters Court Cardinal Gibbons No. 177. Those attending are asked to bring canned goods as a donation to the local food banks.

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St. Lawrence Serving the Chacahoula Community since 1858

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St. Lawrence Church parish, situated near the end of a long, winding road in the small rural town of Chacahoula, is one of the oldest church parishes in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. Prior to its establishment in 1858, the area had been a mission of St. Joseph Church parish in Thibodaux. Father Joseph Pineau, the parish’s first pastor, is buried in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

The present church, which is made mostly of cypress wood, was built after a fire destroyed the first church in 1911. Built in 1850, the first church was located across the street from the present church, where St. Lawrence Cemetery is now located.

Father Josekutty Varghese, pastor of the parish since June 2008, says there are currently about 250 active families in the parish. The majority of the families are older, but there are some younger families with children.

The parish operates through a pastoral council and a finance council and has a variety of organizations and ministries including a Liturgical Committee.

The St. Lawrence Harvesters collect clothes, toys and household items to distribute to the poor. The store is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

The parish has a special collection each year with the

proceeds donated to the group, who also prepare food baskets for Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving for the needy of the parish. An annual St. Joseph’s Altar is constructed by members of the parish with the money collected going to St. Lawrence Harvesters.

The Bereavement Committee organizes meals which are served in Finnegan Hall after a funeral for the family and friends of parishioners who have died. The committee also prepares food for parish celebrations.

A Men’s Group and Women’s Group gather monthly, and a Traveling Prayer Group visits with families in their homes to study the upcoming Sunday Gospel. The parish also has a Homebound Ministry. Parishioner Carmen Berthelot has been visiting the homebound for almost 30 years, says Father Varghese. “These sick and homebound people really look forward to her visit.”

The pastor also makes himself available to the homebound if they want to receive the Eucharist or the sacrament of reconciliation or just talk to him, and he makes home visits on a regular basis, which he feels is an important part of his ministry. “You use your priestly ministry to bring help to the people and I always make myself available to them,” he says.

Story by Janet Marcel Photos by Lawrence Chatagnier Father Varghese, who has been here in the United States for seven years, says all in all on a ministry level he has been happy here, but things are quite different in his home country of India. “Even though non-Christians outnumber Christians in India, the people there are basically religious people. If they are Hindu, they are devout Hindus. If they are Muslim, they are devout Muslims. And, if they are Christian, they are devout Christians. I have found that when you are poor and you don’t know where your next meal will come from, you learn to depend on God more. Here in this country the people in general have many more ‘things’ and are so busy, they don’t seem to have as much time for God.” Father Varghese says he really likes the community feeling in the small rural parish where he knows most of the parishioners by name and where they live. “The parishioners are a close knit group. You don’t find that in the larger church parishes,” he says. “And if you need something, you ask somebody and they are more than willing to help. There are many volunteers I can rely on to help with minor repairs and projects around the church grounds. The people are very nice and appreciative of what you do. I am happy here.”

Members of the St. Lawrence parish staff include Father Josekutty Varghese, pastor; at left, Judy Toups, secretary; and Gayle Thibodaux, director of religious education.

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Pope Paul IV said, “The task of evangelizing all people constitutes the essential mission of the church.”

In keeping with this year of the New Evangelization in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, the diocesan Office of New Evangelization will be responding to the mission of the church by evangelizing through its outreach called “IGNITE.” This is an opportunity for each parish to participate in the New Evangelization by inviting their loved ones, neighbors, friends and those that attend or don’t attend Mass. Even if one cannot attend this event, they can still participate in this New Evangelization outreach by helping to spread the news of “IGNITE.” “IGNITE” will take place Saturday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. on the courthouse steps in downtown Houma.

There will be live music by “More Than Sunday,” and a very special message from Bishop Sam G. Jacobs and Tim Bogan, diocesan director of New Evangelization.

Admission is free and all are welcome to attend. Bring a chair and enjoy a wonderful evening in the court square.

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WINNER! A winner has been chosen for Bayou Catholic’s “Where Am I” contest for the month of March. The image of the Alpha and Omega can be found on the door handles of St. Genevieve Church in Thibodaux.

Several correct entries were received and a winner was drawn at random. Joseph Schonacher is the winner of a $50 gift certificate from Southland Mall in Houma.

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Easter Weekday Acts 15:22-31 John 15:12-17

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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20

Easter Weekday Acts 18:9-18 John 16:20-23

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Memorial of Justin, martyr 1 Peter 4:7-13 Mark 11:11-26

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Month of Mary

Mary and Marian Devotions in May

Guest Columnist Mina McKee

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ay holds the day we honor and celebrate all mothers, and since Mary is the 42 spiritual mother of all Christians, it is appropriate that we honor Mary in a special way at this time.

Those of us who were formed from childhood in the Catholic traditions surely remember the May Crowning – that beautiful devotion and procession accompanied by the song “Bring flowers of the fairest … .” And yes, you remember “O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the angels, Queen of the May … .” Since May is the month when flowers bloom, we learned to honor Mary with them. The May Crowning brings back memories of family members gathered with their children, all dressed up with their little faces shining. And in all their innocence they learned to participate in a lovely ritual to honor the Mother of Jesus.

This is not just a simple nostalgic devotion, but like so many simple faith practices, it is symbolic of a sublime spiritual truth. All of heaven honors Mary, the Mother of Jesus, so why shouldn’t we, her children of all ages? It is a beautiful thing to participate in the May crowning as a child, and then to do so as an adult, watching and teaching children of each May 2012

This statue of Our Lady of La Vang is located at Thanh Gia in Amelia, the personal parish for the Vietnamese communities in Amelia, Houma, Larose and Thibodaux.

Photos by Lawrence Chatagnier generation to love their spiritual mother. That love is very important to all children as they grow and take on the challenges that meet everyone in each new phase of life.

Boys and girls, men and women, all need their mother’s love. Even when their natural mother is not there for whatever reason, their spiritual mother is always there to

intercede for her children, young and old, and to be a protection and consolation during life’s trials.

God the Father certainly gave Mary an important part in our salvation history and we can be sure that he did so for important reasons. Knowing that our eternal life begins on this earth, God wanted us to see and understand that our spiritual family is a reflection of our natural family. God wanted us to know himself as father. He wanted us to know Jesus as brother, and he wanted us to know Mary as mother.

He wanted us to be a spiritual family. We can understand that intellectually, but how do we internalize this knowledge and relationship spiritually? It is one thing to know all about someone, but it is very different to personally know someone. On a personal level, we understand that to get to know someone, we have to spend time together, to share our thoughts and enter into conversation with them.

We need to share life’s experiences with them. With our spouse and best friends, we share our heart, our life, joys and sorrows. This is the relationship God wants us to have with him and his mother. She is eager for that, too.

Scripture shows us that Mary desires to intercede for our needs.

When the wedding couple ran out of wine, it was Mary who urged Jesus to solve their problem. When Jesus was dying on the cross, he gave Mary into the care of the disciple John as his last gift to all of us. It was his desire that we, along with John, receive Mary as a precious gift and share our lives with her.

Mary stayed with the disciples, and along with them welcomed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. Mary prayed and waited in the city along with the disciples and witnessed the descent of the Holy Spirit who clothed them

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with “power from on high.” Since Mary had stayed with Jesus to the end, surely God wanted her there with the apostles to share and witness his plan being accomplished in them to enable them to continue the mission of her son, Jesus.

We can share the life of Mary and Jesus through praying the rosary.

Each mystery brings us through the life of Christ and his mother, and opens our spirit to the action of the Holy Spirit who enlightens us in ways only God can. This time of prayer allows one’s spirit to be quiet and open to the gifts of God who alone knows best what we need.

During this time of reflection we can receive the subtle gifts of God. Pope John Paul II had such a keen relationship with Mary that he consecrated himself and his entire papacy totally to her. He held the rosary in such high regard that he was inspired to add new mysteries for reflection - the Luminous Mysteries. The name is indicative of the light Christ instills as we walk with him through Mary’s favorite prayer, the one she gave us, the rosary.

Reflecting on the role of Mary in our faith life today prompts consideration of her most important appearances over the last two centuries, and her messages to us. As so often with our natural mothers, Mary’s messages have been to offer help and an admonishment to her children to “behave.” In France, Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure`, admonished the people to come back to God and gave Catherine instructions for the Miraculous Medal and the prayer for their difficult future, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Again in France, Mary appeared to St. Bernadette and showed her where to find the healing spring waters. At LaSallette, Mary appeared to the children and asked among other things that people stop cursing and taking the Lord’s name in vain.

Here in the Americas, Mary appeared as Our Lady of Guadalupe and told Juan Diego, “Am I not here who am your mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection?

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The images of Our Blessed Mother, clockwise from upper left, Our Lady of Guadalupe at Annunziata Church in Houma; a statue of Mary from the Philippines at Maria Immacolata Church in Houma; a deep love and devotion to Mary can be found in front of homes all across South Louisiana; and an African American depiction of Mary at St. Luke Church in Thibodaux.

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a cloak of roses. At Fatima, Mary predicted that unless people would pray and mend their ways, there would be another world war and the spread of atheistic Communism.

Mary has appeared in numerous other places, always calling her children back to God. But one of the most influential today is Medjugorje, where she is still giving messages and calling us to prayer and fasting.

There she has reminded us that even wars can be averted through

prayer. It is a reminder of Jesus’ words to his apostles when they could not cast out a demon, He said some can only be cast out through prayer and fasting.

In God’s wisdom, he has given us a mother who loves all her children, all of us, and he has allowed her to continue to function as our mother, appearing all over the world, calling her children back home to God. We can honor her by responding to her call and coming home to God. May 2012

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from Bishop Sam G. Jacobs to the People of the Diocese

On June 5, 1977, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was established. Thirty-five years later we are still experiencing the blessings of the Lord. The diocese began with 36 parishes and 15 Catholic schools.

Today, we have 39 parishes and 13 schools.

Here are some other interesting statistics comparing 1977 and 2011, diocesan priests: active – 47 vs. 41; retired priests – 3 vs. 18; religious priests – 15 vs. 9; permanent deacons – 15 vs. 40; consecrated religious sisters and brothers – 77 vs. 31; seminarians – 17 vs. 14; students in Catholic schools – 6,126 vs.

5,639; students in religious education – 15,076 vs.

7,593; baptisms – 2,570 vs.1,404; marriages – 859 vs.

290; total population – 182,000 vs. 203,000; Catholic population – 130,000 vs. 111,000.

The diocesan offices began on Aycock Street in Houma, next to St. Lucy’s Catholic Church and later moved to its present location on Hwy 311 in 1987.

In 1980, the first issue of our diocesan newspaper, the Bayou Catholic, was published. In 2012, we moved from a newspaper format to a monthly magazine.

In 1981, the Vietnamese parish, Thanh Gia (Holy Family) was established in Amelia. Now, in 2012, the ministry to the Vietnamese community has extended to the establishment of three other missions. In 2005, the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry was formed. Today, there are five active Hispanic faith communities in the diocese where over 1,000 out of about 10,000 are being reached.

In 1985, Lumen Christi Retreat Center was opened; and in 1986, the Father Souby Building was added.

Since then thousands of people have benefited from this spiritual gold mine in our diocese.

In 1987, the diocese began broadcasting locally-

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originated television shows. Today these include Spotlight, Revival and Proclaim.

Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux was the first bishop of the diocese serving from 1977-1992. Bishop Michael Jarrell became the second bishop in 1993 and remained until 2002. I became the third ordinary in 2003.

We have suffered through many hurricanes during our 35 year history. After each, some of our people have permanently left the coastal areas and relocated to higher ground in the diocese and some outside of it.

After each major storm coastal erosion has increased the loss of land.

Thirty-five years may seem a short time in the grand scheme of things. But for us here in the Diocese of Houma Thibodaux, it is a time of thanksgiving to God for all the blessings he has given to us. We thank the priests, religious and deacons who have served us fulfilling their call from God. We are grateful to the many lay persons who have served in our parishes and in our diocese in so many ways. These priests, religious, deacons and countless lay persons are truly the unsung heroes of our diocese. Many of them may have been forgotten over time, but in eternity, where it counts, their names are written in the Book of Life.

I am grateful to God for being your bishop for the past eight years. It will be the task of the next bishop or his successor to celebrate the diocese’s 50th anniversary in 2027. Only God knows the changes that will happen in the next 15 years. May God continue to bless and protect our diocese and our people.

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Reminiscing Story by Louis G. Aguirre

I vaguely remember my 35th birthday. Back then my wife and I were busy raising our two boys and what we may have done to celebrate it escapes me now. What I do remember is how happy we were, how grateful we were then – as we are now – for the many blessings God has given us.

It will be 35 years this June 5 that the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux was born. Many years from now, perhaps, our people may not remember much about our celebration. What I do hope is that those of us here will be remembered for our hard work in building God’s Kingdom here in South Louisiana.

I write at this time not so much from a historical point but from my personal view. You see, I have the distinction of being the last remaining Pastoral Center employee who has been here from the beginning. It has been my privilege to serve our first three bishops in quite a few areas of diocesan service.

I can close my eyes and see the makeshift diocesan offices at the St. Francis de Sales rectory. Many times boxes served as our chairs. We eagerly awaited the renovation of the St. Lucy convent into our chancery.

The staff was small back then but the enthusiasm was large.

In 1977 we were blessed to have (the late) Bishop Warren L. Boudreaux as our first ordinary. He was a seasoned and experienced bishop who rejoiced in “coming home” to Louisiana. What wonderful days those were with him as our leader. He knew how to delegate and fully utilized the talents of Msgr. Francis Amedee, (the late) Msgr. William Koninkx, (the late) Msgr. John L. Newfield, and Msgr. James B. Songy to forge a strong and lasting foundation for the new diocese.

Msgr. Songy, who served as chancellor, vicar general, and as apostolic administrator in the ninemonth transition between Bishop Jarrell and Bishop Jacobs, says he is “grateful to the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux for 35 years of bringing Christ’s life to the

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people of the diocese.” He and Msgr. Frederic Brunet are featured in this month’s “Spotlight on the Diocese” television show. They reminisce from the earliest days to the present. The show may also be seen by going to www.htdiocese.org and clicking on the “Spotlight” icon.

Says Msgr. Brunet, “The creation of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux has been an interesting and exciting adventure in the life of Cajun South Louisiana. So much good has resulted in faith and in Christian charity. The spiritual mission of the church has tremendously blessed our people and given them great spiritual growth and holiness.”

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Anniversary Special for Special Christian Services for a number of years, assisting the bishop in the supervision of a number of pastoral offices. He was instrumental in the creation of the diocesan newspaper. He helped offices grow and flourish. He says, “Reflecting over the past 35 years of the diocese, I have seen many blessings of God on the church and in the area under the leadership of three bishops and dedicated priests, religious and laity. We have had a great interest and response from the people. More of the laity are taking part in the activities of the church and there is a greater dedication of the faithful.”

Remembering Bishop Boudreaux, it’s true he loved poetry and music and that he was a romantic. To be sure, he loved people. His strength as a leader came from his love of church and from his strong education and service as priest and bishop. He had the distinction of having attended – and voted – at every session of Vatican Council II. The diocese – and the chancery – grew fast. After the first 10 years our building on Aycock Street could not accommodate our needs. At the same time it gave Catholic Charities the opportunity to occupy it and put it to great use. The move to our current Pastoral Center in Schriever seemed to many of us as a dream.

So much space! Many of us thought there would be no way we could ever fill all those offices.

By 1992 Bishop Boudreaux was ready to retire. He looked forward to years of peace and tranquility and the writing of his wonderful memoirs. It was then that we learned of the appointment of then Msgr. Michael 46 Jarrell from Lafayette as our second bishop.

For 10 years Bishop Jarrell served our diocese faithfully and lovingly. Now as bishop of Lafayette, he recalls his days here and says: “I was pleased to serve as second bishop of Houma-Thibodaux from 1993 to 2002. The clergy, religious, diocesan staff and the faithful were always so welcoming and fun to be with.

Truth be known, I fully expected to spend the rest of my life on the bayou and was happy with it. I pray often for Bishop Jacobs and his diocese.”

Bishop Jarrell’s leadership encouraged us all to grow. He took the diocese’s solid foundation and further built upon it. During those days we flourished and prospered and his presence is still being felt. It was he who helped us recognize and rejoice in the many cultures that enrich our diocese. The 25th anniversary theme reflected this spirit.

The Holy Spirit knew exactly who to send us as our third ordinary. Bishop Sam G. Jacobs arrived in Houma via the Diocese of Alexandria where he had served with distinction for over a decade. He almost immediately began to put his imprint on the diocese and has done so in myriad ways.

Bishop Jacobs has instituted many new services, such as the Conference Office (which brings us the Man of God Conference, the Woman of God Conference, Steubenville on the Bayou, among others). He has brought his expertise in the area of evangelization to us and now leads us through the New Evangelization.

During difficult times, such as the devastating storms and hurricanes, Bishop Jacobs has displayed an immense capacity for service to those in need,

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making sure they have been served both physically and spiritually.

As diocesan services continue to grow, Bishop Jacobs has expanded the facilities of the Pastoral Center to include new offices and meeting facilities for hundreds. In celebrating the anniversary this year he says, “Thirty-five years in a person’s life is important but not a milestone. The same is true in a marriage or religious vocation. The fact that our diocese was established 35 years ago on June 5, 1977, is important but not a milestone like the 40th or 50th anniversary.

But, we still have much to be thankful for to God. This diocese is what it is today because of the faithful foundations upon which it has been built: bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious and the laity.

Many have gone to the Lord, many are still serving faithfully. I am grateful to be your bishop at this junction of our diocesan history. I am grateful to God for all who have been and are part of the fabric of this great diocese.”

Adding to our proud first 35 years is the joy of having provided outstanding leadership to others outside our boundaries: Bishop Joseph Latino is the ordinary for the Diocese of Jackson, MS; Bishop Oscar Solis serves as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA; and native-born Abbot Justin Brown serves the St. Joseph Abbey community.

Today Bishop Jacobs points us to the right direction to celebrate our 35th by joyfully and gratefully acknowledging our many blessings from God and the work and dedication of so many.

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Bishop Michael Jarrell, second bishop of the Diocese of HoumaThibodaux, delivers the homily during the 25th anniversary Mass.

You are welcome and invited to participate in a Mass of Thanksgiving on June 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Houma. If unable to attend, please join us in prayer.

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Blessing of the Fleet

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A time-honored tradition

The Blessing of the Fleet is a popular tradition along many coastal communities in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux as well as throughout much of the world. Several church parishes sponsor a Blessing of the Fleet each year which either takes place prior to the brown shrimp season which begins in May or the white shrimp season which begins in August.

The purpose of the ceremony says Msgr. Frederic Brunet, pastor of St. Joseph Church parish in Chauvin, is for the fishermen to thank God that they are able to make a living fishing and shrimping, to ask God for a plentiful season, and to pray for the safety of the men, their boats and their equipment.

The Blessing, which is predominantly Catholic, usually starts off with a bishop or priest reading a passage from Scripture. One of the most commonly used Bible verses for this purpose is Psalm 107, verses 23-32: “Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away. They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA

their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.”

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Defelice has attended 14 Blessings in the last 16 years; and his boat, the Tiffani Claire, lead the flotilla six times. “It’s a real good feeling and an honor to have Msgr. Brunet on the boat with us,” he says.

St. Joseph Church parish, along with other church parishes in the diocese, also has a special Fishermen’s Mass dedicated to those who make their living on the water. Fishing nets, plastic crabs and shrimp, and a small homemade wooden boat are a few of the items used to decorate the altar for this special celebration.

Some of the other activities that accompany the Blessing vary by church parish and community, and can include a boat parade, live music, contests for the best decorated boat, and there is always plenty of food. Msgr. Brunet says many families gather along the bayou in Chauvin and have parties or BBQs while waiting for the boats to pass by. The atmosphere is always a festive one for those riding in the boats as well as those on the bayou side cheering them on.

Many people from across the state of Louisiana as well as throughout the rest of the country have come to the diocese to experience the tradition for themselves. One couple from Utah who was in town for St. Joseph Church parish’s ceremony this year 50 said this wasn’t the first time they visited Chauvin for the Blessing of the Fleet. They were here about five years ago and have looked forward to coming back ever since. The first time they were here they were interviewed about their experience as “out of towners” for a local newspaper.

According to the history of St. Joseph Church parish in Chauvin, there are at least three stories regarding the origin of this ceremony in the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The late J.D. Theriot states that his father, Desire´ Theriot, first saw the event in Biloxi in 1920 and then introduced it to fishermen at Boudreaux Canal. The second account, based on a 1936 article in the Houma Courier, names Father Coulombe the founder of the custom in America with the introduction of the event in 1933. Father Coulombe said, “When I came here the old custom of blessing the fishing fleet seemed to have been forgotten. In Brittany, the fleet was blessed and the women and children flocked down to the shore to see the men off because they knew the dangers they were facing. Many times the ships in Brittany never returned. I thought we should revive the custom.”

The third account is from a paper written by Mrs. Hilda Detiveaux in 1938 in which she states the event was eight years old that year, thus placing the first Blessing in 1930. Excerpts from her very descriptive report read as follows: “Of all the interesting phases of Louisiana’s great seafood industry, the most colorful are the annual ceremonies of the ‘blessing of the shrimp fleet.’ The blessing of fishing fleets dates back almost 2,000 years when, from the northern shores of Africa, Christians sent their boats into the May 2012

Blessing Mediterranean. During the middle ages; also, the ritual was observed, the galleys of imperial Venice being blessed before they put to sea.

“The Louisiana ceremony is believed to have originated in Brittany, in the provinces’ early days; when Catholic French fishermen had their fleets blessed and prayed for protection from storms and other misfortunes. French priests brought the custom to North America. Eight years ago the ‘blessing of the shrimp fleet’ was introduced. The first ceremony was held at Boudreaux Canal in Terrebonne Parish. Later the celebration was moved to Little Caillou, a short distance from Houma. Eventually Grand Caillou, Barataria, Morgan City and Golden Meadow also introduced the celebration.”

Msgr. Brunet says the ceremony is not as elaborate as it used to be when he first arrived in Chauvin over 30 years ago. “It wasn’t unusual for there to be 100 boats in the parade back then, and they would all be decorated. For the past few years there have only been 20 to 25 boats, with maybe seven to 10 decorated.

One of the reasons for the decline in the numbers is that it’s much harder today to make a living in this industry than it was in the past. But overall, I think it’s still a fun day for everyone who participates.”

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Father Justino Estoque Jr., pastor of Holy Family Church parish in Grand Caillou, blesses the shrimp boat Farah Elexis during the annual Blessing of the Fleet in Grand Caillou. In bottom left photo, Capt. Ernest and Virginia Verdin of the Master Christopher are pictured in the wheel house. Their boat was the lead boat during the blessing of the fleet.

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“I myself had the opportunity of experiencing her protection on May 13, 20 years ago,” the pope said. He spoke from his apartment window above the square where he was shot three times as he rode in an open jeep during a general audience. The pope was rushed to a hospital and underwent emergency surgery.

No vital organs were hit, but bullets tore holes in his intestines, shattered his left index finger and wounded his right forearm. Recovery took several months. The pope saw significance in the date of the assassination attempt and his survival. He made a trip to Fatima, Portugal, a year later to give thanks to Mary and later placed a bullet fragment from the shooting into the crown of her statue at Fatima. The pope immediately forgave his assailant, Mehmet Ali Agca and later visited him in prison.

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The members of the 2012 graduating class chose the morning glory as its flower, navy blue and silver as its colors; and “Do not follow where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,” as its motto. The class chose as its song, “Days Like These.”

Class officers are: Conner LeBlanc, president; Erik Mabile, vice-president; and

Ridge Rousseau, secretary/treasurer.

The 31 potential graduates are: Courtni Breaux, Alan Bross, Sissy Cheramie, Ethan Cline, Zackery Cockerham, Spencer Dohmann, Leo Grizzaffi, Lloyd Grogan, Anthony Hunter, Courtney Jewett, Jovon Johnson, Paige Johnson, Audrey Landry, Conner Leblanc, Nicholas Longman, Tyler Louviere, Erik Mabile, Marisa Marcell, Alexandria Medine, Kamryn Michel, Kerry Mitchell, Caitlin Morgan, Luke Patterson, Rachel Proctor, Clarence Robinson, Cody Rodrigue, Ridge Rousseau, Michal Slaton, Sam Smith, Austin Tipton and Drake Verrett.

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andebilt Catholic High School in Houma will hold its commencement exercises Saturday, May 19, at 9 a.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. The class of 2012 selected the white lily as its class flower, royal blue and silver as its colors, and “Somewhere Only You Know” as its song. The class quote is “You only live once.”

Class officers are: Shea Hermann, president; Ashley Thomas, vice-president; and Meaghan Plaisance, secretary/treasurer.

The 164 graduates are: Brie Adams, Ryan Alexander, Joshua Alford, Nichole Anderson, Olivia Angelette, Laura Argueta, Tanei Armendariz, Lindsey Babin, Allyson Barker, Martha Basile, Megan Bennett, Evan Benton, Brandon Bergeron, Hayden Bergeron, Leah Bergeron, Robert Bergeron, Jace Bigler, Haley Billiot, Hunter Blandino, John-Robert Bond, Gabrielle

Bonvillain, Lexie Bonvillain, Christopher Boquet, Francis Boquet III, Myranda Bour, Megan Bourgeois, Terry Braud III, Cole Broomfield, Jeremy Brunet, Nicholas Caletri, Caroline Callais, Brittany Campo, Joseph Cantrelle, Lindsey Carreker, Sean Cavalier, Alexis Chaisson, Tess Champagne, Collin Chauvin, Victoria Chauvin, Mitchell Cherry, Kristen Comardelle, Bree Daigle, James Daigle, Katelyn Daigle, Marae Daigs, Taylor Dantin, Nikki D’Arcangelo, Alexande DeBlieux, Michael DeFelice, Morgan Degruise, Tyler Dillon, Noelle’ Dove, Grant Duet, Tyler Eaton, Alexander Ellender, Evan Ellender, Gabrielle Espiritu, Seth Eues, Barry Fanguy, Kristin Farrar, Mitchell Folse, Felicia Fontaine, Scott Gaignard, Olivia Galtier, Shane Garner, Roth Gaubert, Cody Glaviano, Paul Guidry, Evan Hamner, Joseph Haydel, Jade Heney, Shea Hermann, Jacob Hutchinson, Matthew

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May He smile upon these young men and women and surround them with His loving arms.

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The 2012 class flower is the columbine, while the class colors are indigo and pearl, and the class song is “Little Wonders.” This year’s class has chosen as its motto, “The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating.”

Class officers are: Kaitlyn Birdsong, president; Kaley Duplantis, vice-president; Megan George, Emily McFarland, senior homeroom officers.

The 137 graduates are: John Adams, Mary Allen, Tyler Amedee, Rachel Arrison, Ashleigh Aubin, Elizabeth Ayo, Christy Badeaux, Lauren Badeaux, Michelle Bayhi, Alexander Becnel, Anne Becnel, Nicole Bell, Bradley Ber, Alyce Bernard, Natalie Bernard, Caroline Bimah, Kaitlyn Birdsong, Matthew Blake,

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E. D. White raised and donated money for 30 families for the 2011 Christmas Toy Drive Key Club had 10,000 sevice hours for the 2011-2012 school year

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Six students placed overall in the District Literary Rally 21 out of 25 literary participants qualified for State Rally The Varsity Academic Team placed 3rd overall for the South Louisiana District Tournament and 2nd for Division II Region III LAAC State Tournament

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Cross Country Boys and Girls - State Champions and District Champions Volleyball - State quarter-finalist and Bi-District champions Football - Bi-District playoffs Girls Soccer- Bi-District Champions Boys Soccer – Division II Semi-Finalist and District Champions Swim Team Boys – Third place in State Girls Basketball- District Runner-Up Boys Basketball- Bi-District Champions Two students named WWL-TV A+ Athlete

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Indoor Percussion – 2nd Place at WGI Regional Championship Two students in American National Honor Band 20 students in District Honor Band Cardinal Vanguard received superior ratings at festivals and was awarded Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Auxiliary, and Outstanding Drum Major 9 students in District Honor Choir 3 students in All-State Choir

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aith. Friends. Family. When you get to college your view on all of these will change. You will begin to question many things and hopefully will discover that what you learned about God, goodness, and healthy relationships when you were younger remains true. Still, as young adults, you must continue to grow in your understanding if you are truly going to make the faith your own. After you receive the sacrament of confirmation, you accept the responsibility for your own growth in faith. It is no longer the responsibility of your parents.

It is yours.

What is faith? It is more than a set of truths that even second graders can memorize. Our faith involves our living relationship with God. All of our human relationships are founded on truths, but if they are to live and grow we have to act on them. If our relationships are founded on lies, they are false and will not survive.

Eventually, all false relationships die. If we grow beyond the faith of children, we voluntary begin to apply what we believe is true to what we think, say and do. When this happens naturally, we can say that we have faith. When we take full responsibility for our faith, we practice our faith to maintain it and do what we can to help it grow.

Brother Gabriel, O.C.S.C., a hermit of 14 years, once shared with me, “Brother, we must always be careful to practice what we believe.

Otherwise, we will end up not believing what we never practice.”

How do we practice our faith on our own? As a high school student, even as a senior, I was a regular altar server, a member of the Junior Legion of Mary, and an officer of our church youth group. When I was a freshman at Louisiana State University, I first made sure I went to Mass every weekend. This is the minimum. I Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA

began to pray every night before the Blessed Sacrament. At first it was only for a 10 minute prayer break to examine my day before the Lord. Then my prayer time turned into a half hour, then even longer.

By God’s grace that I received in my regular prayer, my faith went beyond myself and helped me reach out to my fellow students.

I gave witness to our faith not by preaching about it in the hallways or the street corners, but by being considerate of others around me by watching out for those that others picked on, reached out to those who were alone or hurting, or simply offered a helping hand to whoever needed help. I was doing these things without really being conscious of giving witness to my

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Got faith Catholic faith. I was just doing what I thought was right. It became clear what I was doing when one of my fellow students actually asked me, “Are you a Christian?” “Yes,” I replied, “Why do you ask?” He said, “Because you’re always so nice to me.”

Later, as an active member of the Christian Awakening Community with Campus Ministry, I really began to grow in my faith. I was asked to give talks on prayer and family as well as work retreats for those who wanted to grow in their faith. On weekends, some of us began to regularly visit the nursing home. I began to go to daily Mass.

However, this meant I had to choose between going to daily Mass or skipping lunch or supper because of my class schedule. I went to Mass. Members of the Awakening Community reawakened my childhood calling to the priesthood.

Apparently, after witnessing the practice of my faith in many

different ways my community was asking me to become one of its leaders.

So “How can you integrate your faith into your college life?” First of all, take responsibility for your faith. Living your faith is living your relationship with God. Like any human relationship, keep up with the ones you love. Talk to them regularly. Hang out with them. Work with them. Love who they love. Do what they do. Act on your own. If you love them, take the initiative. Don’t wait for someone else to tell you what to do. You now have earned a certain amount of personal freedom. What are you doing with it? Children only do what they want to do. Can you use your freedom to make yourself into what God is calling you to be?

Remember that old saying, “Who you are is God’s gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God.” Secondly, if you have already made your faith your own responsibility, are you willing to do more than the minimum requirements? Here it is not a matter of time, but a matter of priority and love. We always make the time for what we love and for 65 what is most important to us. Do you really care about growing in, much less maintaining your relationship with God? If you do, like any of our human relationships, you have to put in the time. The Scriptures tell us to “pray always!” How can you pray always if you are not committed to praying “sometimes,” if not “regularly”?

Finally, ask God for the grace to arrange your daily college life so you can put your faith into practice. If faith is about your living relationship with God, do you love God enough to place him first when planning your day? For example, can you take the time to go to daily Mass beyond your Sunday obligation? If you cannot attend daily Mass, are you willing just to stop by the church and visit our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament?

As St. Benedict once said, “Prefer nothing to Christ, for he prefers nothing to you.”

In conclusion, realistically it is not a matter of integrating your faith into your college life, but rather, integrating your college life into your faith. God bless you.

Amen.

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rand Isle High School will hold its commencement exercises on Sunday, May 27, at 1 p.m., at the Grand Isle School Gymnasium for its 11 seniors.

The class colors are maroon and gold, and the class flower is the cattail. Class song is “You’re Gonna MissThis.” Class motto is “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”

The class officers are: Harleigh Duplantis, president; Hannah Boudreaux, vice-president; and Kimberly Combel, secretary.

The 11 seniors are: Ian Besson, Hannah Boudreaux, Marlana Bradberry, Kimberly Combel, Harleigh Duplantis, Autumn Edwards, Dane Landry, Crystal Ragas, Dylan Readenour, Maurice Terrebonne and Aaron Williams.

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icholls State University will hold spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 12, in Stopher Gymnasium.

Ceremonies for the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing and Allied Health and University College will start at 10 a.m., and ceremonies for the College of Business Administration and College of Education will begin at 2 p.m.

Scheduled to deliver the keynote speech is State Senator Norby Chabert, a 2001 government graduate of Nicholls. Born and raised in Bayou Petite Caillou, Chabert graduated from South Terrebonne High School in 1994. After college, Chabert began a successful government relations career, serving as an aid and advisor to both Republican and Democratic officials at the federal, state and local levels. In 2006, he formed Chabert Development LLC, a Chauvin-based land company.

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Graduation Representing District 20 since 2009, Senator Chabert serves on the following Senate committees: Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs; Finance (as vice-chairman); Judiciary B; Natural Resources; Coastal Restoration and Flood Control; Vocational and Technical Education (as chairman); and the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget.

Chabert is also an active member of the community, with membership in the Houma Rotary Club, the Krewe of Hercules, the Krewe of Terranians, Knights of Colum-

bus Council 5013 and the Maple Street Park Association. In addition, he serves as a board member for the Nicholls Colonels Athletic Foundation and the Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center Foundation.

Following Chabert’s address, Dr. Eugene Dial, Nicholls vice president for student affairs and enrollment services, will present the honors, and Dr. Allayne “Laynie” Barrilleaux, vice president for academic affairs, will present the candidates for the degrees. Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, university president, will confer the degrees.

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NCEA report: Catholic school graduates more likely to attend college WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In brochures and online materials, Catholic high schools often boast of the high percentage of their students who graduate and attend college -- often in the 90-100 percent range. According to a new study, this is not just happening at some Catholic high schools but is part of a nationwide trend.

The report by the National Catholic Educational Association shows that students who attend Catholic high schools are more likely to graduate and attend college than students attending other schools.

Catholic secondary schools report a graduation rate of 99.1 percent, higher than rates reported by other religious schools (97.9 percent), nonsectarian schools (95.7 percent) and public schools (73.2 percent).

Students graduating from Catholic high schools are also more likely to attend four-year colleges (84.7 percent) than students graduating from other religious (63.7 percent) and nonsectarian (56.2 percent) schools. Catholic school graduates are twice as likely to attend four-year colleges as

graduates of public schools (44.1 percent).

The figures are from the Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing, United States Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools 2009-2010, recently released by the NCEA. Data for this analysis came from several publications of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, as well as information collected by the NCEA. “This report illustrates the ongoing excellence of Catholic schools,” said Marie A. Powell, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

“Catholic high schools have a remarkable record of graduating their students and preparing them well for post-secondary education,” she said. “Their effectiveness in educating students, even from disadvantaged backgrounds, has been cited consistently in research published over the last 25 years.

The Catholic community can be very proud of their support for such schools.”

The recently published book, “The Death and Life of the Great American School System” by Diane Ravitch, also credits Catholic schools for their successful graduation and college attendance rates.

An April 30 article about her book in The New York Times said Ravitch’s views about public schools are influenced by her “long study of and admiration for Roman Catholic education, especially in serving low-income black and Hispanic students.”

In Ravitch’s view, Catholic schools 69 serve as a model because they “never gave over to the obsession with standardized tests” and “never conceded their curriculum to progressive trends like whole language, constructivist math and relativistic history.”

“As a result,” she added, “black and Hispanic students in Catholic schools did not necessarily score higher than those in public schools on standardized tests like the SAT, but they were far more likely to take rigorous classes, graduate on time and attend college.”

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The institution first opened its doors on Sept. 23, 1948, as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College of Louisiana State University. In 1956, the Louisiana Legislature separated Nicholls from LSU and authorized it to develop four-year curricula. Thus, in September 1956, the former junior college began operation as Francis T. Nicholls State College and granted its first degrees in May 1958. In 1970, Act 93 of the State Legislature changed the name to Nicholls State University.

70 “If you are a prospective student and want to achieve your dreams, I can promise you a strong commitment by the faculty and staff to help you succeed,” says University President, Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert. “We are committed to giving you the best possible ‘education with a personal touch.’ I invite you to visit our campus and talk to the students, faculty and staff members in the area of study that is of interest to you. You will be pleased to learn that we offer a wide variety of accredited programs to exceed your expectations and meet your educational needs.”

The professors at Nicholls believe in engaging the student mind fully by teaching interactive and engaging classes and invite prospective students to experience its unique college classroom settings by sitting in on a class.

However, college is more than just classes – it’s about what you do and learn outside of the classes as well.

Representatives of the Office of Admissions are enthusiastically waiting to give you a personalized campus tour. That’s right – it will be you and a small, exclusive group (usually fewer than seven people) of May 2012

other students making their college choice. Tours are offered Monday through Thursday, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. during the regular semester, and 10 a.m. between semesters and during the summer. Tours outside of these days and times are offered based on availability. While on campus touring, be sure to visit the university’s residence halls and see the opportunities that await you there.

The Office of Admissions processes applications for admission or re-admission to the University. Orientation for first-time entering freshmen and

‘Seeing is believing’ transfer freshmen is designed to acquaint the student with the University campus, academic programs and support services.

New students receive academic advising and complete registration for classes during orientation.

The Office of Financial Aid handles grants, loans, student employment and scholarships.

Students are encouraged to apply early by filling out the FAFSA form which is available over the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The earlier this form is submitted, the earlier and more promptly your financial aid will get processed. Financial

Aid counselors are available by appointment.

Enrollment Services provides a high-quality support service to the academic units that carry out the University’s instruction and service programs, and provides high-quality services to students.

Student Employment manages employment for about 700 students in various capacities on the campus.

The unit of Student Services provides wellness services and educational programs that assist students in achieving their personal, academic and professional goals.

Some of the programs offered by Student Services include: n University Counseling Center – provides personal and career counseling, psycho-educational programs, consultation and crisis intervention; n University Health Services – provides basic acute health care, health education and promotion programs and services, and disease prevention. n Disability Services – provides assistance to students with disabilities regarding their adjustment to college and serves as a liaison with faculty so that students with disabilities receive the appropriate accommodations. n Wellness Education – provides group and individual consultations that contribute to the health and wellness of all members of the Nicholls community as well as programming and awareness campaigns. n Campus Recreation – coordinates intramurals, provides facilities and equipment for recreational activities, coordinates fitness and wellness programs, and maintains the campus swimming pool.

Nicholls State University offers students many opportunities to succeed both in and outside of the classroom. For more information visit www.nicholls.edu.

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Fortunately, you may be able to cut your college costs at income tax time with a variety of credits, deductions and savings plans.

The American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits are likely to result in the biggest tax rewards on your tax year 2011 federal return due April 17, 2012.

The following basic requirements apply to both credits: n Filing status on the return cannot be “married filing separately.” n The student must be you, your spouse or a dependent for whom you claim an exemption. n A dependent cannot claim the credits if claimed on another person’s (e.g. parents’) return. n If you do not claim the dependent exemption (even if entitled to the exemption), you cannot claim a credit based on that dependent’s expenses. n Claim credits on Form 8863 and file with your Federal 1040.

In addition, both credits cannot be claimed for the same student, Jessi Dolmage, spokeswoman for TaxACT, explains.

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The Lifetime Learning Credit is worth up to 20 percent of the first $10,000 in higher education expenses per family for an unlimited number of years. Like the American Opportunity Credit, it phases out at higher incomes.

Several other college and higher education tax breaks can also be claimed on this year’s federal tax returns.

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Up to $2,500 in student loan interest paid each year for qualified higher education expenses can be deducted, even if you don’t itemize. The deduction phases out at higher incomes and is reduced by nontaxable distributions from a Coverdell Education Savings Account, savings bond interest used for education expenses and scholarships or veteran’s education benefits. Married taxpayers filing separately and people claimed as a dependent on another return don’t qualify.

Additional exceptions may apply to the aforementioned tax breaks, and other educational tax benefits exist for Qualified Tuition Programs, student loan cancellations and repayment assistance, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts, education savings bonds, employer-provided educational assistance and workrelated education. Learn more about all education tax benefits in Publication 970 at www.irs.gov.

You can also use TaxACT’s College Tax Whiz, a free interactive tool that breaks down 10 college tax benefits at www.taxact.com/ 71 college-tax-whiz. It explains the tax benefit, acceptable expenses, types of education and other key qualifiers in a question and answer format.

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outh Lafourche High School in Galliano will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m., at the South Lafourche High School Auditorium.

The class motto is “Don’t cry because it’s over – smile because it happened.” The class flower is the white rose, and the class colors are silver and blue. The class song is “Don’t Blink.”

The class officers are: Al Sooklall, president; Taylor Bruce and Ross Mayet, vice-presidents; Alora Verdin, secretary; Kelly Aucoin, reporter; and Brayden Eymard, treasurer.

Representatives are: Whitney Curole, Adam Doucet, Brittlyn Guidry, Ashley Martin and Renzi Terrebonne.

The 255 prospective graduates are: Hunter Alario, Hilary Allemand, Hoby Angelette, Jessi Anselmi, Kelly Aucoin, Fallon Authement, Tritney Bagala, Dominique Barquero, Leeza Barrilleaux, Derrian Baudoin, Meghan Bellanger, Derek Bergeron, Reba Bihm, Valerie Billiot, Aubrey Bitter, Tyler Bivens, Beau Blanchard, Emily Blanchard, Jairus Blanchard, Jared Blanchard, Laini Blanchard, Micah Blanchard, Nigal Borne, Trent Boudreaux, Sean Bouffanie, Gavin Bourgeois, Miles Bouvier, Angelle Brady, Thomas Breaux, Dylan Brown, Britney Bruce, Donald Bruce, Gary Bruce Jr., Taylor Bruce, Enrique Bustos, Ke’ron Caine, Alyssa Callais, Andrew Callais, Carlie Callais, Cody Callais, Jacey Callais, Mark Callais Jr., Savannah Callais, Taylor Callais, Reegan Cantrelle, Cody Chabert, Blaine Cheramie, Bradford Cheramie Jr., Brent Cheramie, Bryce Cheramie, Denise Cheramie, Rene’ Cheramie, Jon Chiasson, Brett Comardelle, Davin Comardelle,

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Alec Compeaux, Paul Compeaux, Drake Condley, Michael Costello, Alysa Creel, Kristy Crochet, Jonathon Crosby, Kristy Crosby, Jacob Curole, Luke Curole, Whitney Curole, Lauren Dang, Aaron Danos, Laura Danos, Brittny Dardar, Devin Dardar, Josette Dardar, Joshua Delgado, Jace Devillier, Trey Dickerson, Adam Doucet, Cody Doucet, Marcy Doucet, Vincent Doucet, Owen Dubois, Addy Duet, Brett Duet, Madeline Duet, Magen Duet, Sage Duet, Tiffani Dufren, Elizabeth Dufrene, Emma Dufrene, Regan Dufrene, Jerrin Dugas, Trish Duplantis, Jayven Encarnacion, Blake Eymard, Braden Eymard, Mason Eymard, Austin Falgout, Dylan Falgout, Justin Falgout, Lawrence Falgout IV, Joni Fillinich, Katherine Fillinich, Elias Flores, Dana Francis, Steven Fremin, Josh Fullilove, Cole Galey, Juan Galicia, Dionne Galliano, Magen Galliano, Grace Garza, Evin Gaspard, Johnny Gaspard, Rhea Gaspard, Johnathan Gautreaux, Siletta Gisclair, Corey Gobert, Jovana Gonzalez, Adrianna Graham, Averie Griffin, Coby Griffin, Drew Griffin, Lexie Griffin, Nicole Griffin, Seth Griffin, Brianna Grigsby, Erin Gros, Yony Guardado, Paul Guidroz, Aaron Guidry, Brittlyn Guidry, Brooke Guidry, Cade Guidry, Dallas Guidry, Daphne Guidry, Lionel Guidry Jr., Michael Guidry, Itzel Gutierrez, Ty Hayes, Jordan Hebert, Julie Hebert, Michaela Hebert, Kevin Hernandez, Garret Hornbostel, Nick Jambon III, Brook Jarreau, Ashley Jarreau, Chelsey Jarreau, Jessica Jerez, Gabriel Jimenez, Charli Johnson, Felipe Juarez, Gordon Kibodeaux, Toni Kiger, Justin King, Andre Kraemer, Kaleb Lacoste, Betsy Lafont, Harley Landry, Ashland Lasseigne, Darian Leblanc,

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llen J. Ellender Memorial High School will hold its commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 15, at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center in Houma.

The class song is “You’re Gonna Miss This.” The class flower is the blue rose, and the class color is sapphire blue. The class motto is “Life brings us tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but the memories last forever.

The class officers are: Paige Chaisson, president; Lyndsay Nguyen, vice-president; Haley LeBoeuf, secretary; and Katelynn Pierce, treasurer.

The 197 prospective graduates are: Steven Acy, Joshua Adams, Angel Allen, Kariana Alvis, Michelle Alvis, Carl Arceneaux III, Juan Arroyo, Samantha Autin, Kirk Bailey, Chanta’ Banks, Dessie Barton, Billy Benoit, Amber Bergeron, Ashlyn Bergeron, Elizabeth Bergeron, Amber Billiot, Carra Billiot, Sierra Billiot, Aimie Boquet, Amanda Boudreaux, Craig Boudreaux Jr., Sierra Boudreaux, Aimee Bourdier, Sane Brown, Hunter Buquet, Reva Butler, Carter Caldwell Jr., Joshua Carter, Cheyni Castle, Asia Celestin, Simone Celestin, Karisma Celestine, Paige Chaisson, Houston Chatman, Philip Cleveland, Matthew Cohn, Austin Cotton, Jake Cressionie, Summer Darda, Colleen Dean, Derek Degeyter, Shane Dehart, Alvian Delandro, Emily Doiron, Khai Duplantis, Bridget Dupre, Zachary Dupre, Jacelyn Duthu, Taylor Duthu, Destini Eschete, Dillon Fabre, Derrick Fanguy, Alexandra Fitch, Todd Fitch, Denise Flores, Gabe Fonseca, Bobby Fonseca Jr., Christofer Foret, John Foret Jr., Heather Foster, Kristin Francis, Paul

May 2012

Francis Jr., Kacie Galtier, Erin Gauthreaux, Dwayne Gautreaux, Keron George, Drake Granier, Tiffany Gray, Cara Gregoire, Carie Gregoire, Rene’ Gregoire Jr., Alexandra Haddix, Stacy Harris, Sharell Hayes, Derek Hebert, Jasmyn Hebert, Jesse Hebert, Whitney Hebert, Samantha Henry, Cody Hotard, Hope Hunter, Ayesha Jackson, Tori Jeblonski, Davonte’ Johnson, Donavon Johnson, Jarret Johnson, Lezlie Joseph, Keri Kimble, Matthew Kingen, Karli Lackey, Brittany Lapeyrouse, Donovan-Sonz Le, Dustin-Sanh Le, Jonathan Le, Haley Leboeuf, Heather Lebouef, Jada Lebouef, James Lebouef, Brett Lecompte, Alma Lemus, Timothy Leonard Jr., Heather Lindsey, Nichole Lodrigue, Susan Lopez-Ortiz, Skiler Lovell, Oscar Lozano, Bao Luu, Hung Luu, Dwayne Markcum, Dava Martin, Matthew Martin, Christopher Maryland, Curtis Maryland Jr., Jessica May, Dillon McCallister, Miranda McDonough, Kenyon McGuire, Jasmine McKinley, Zaida Medina Martinez, Austin Melton, Billy Mills, Nicholas Mitchell, Brianna Morales, Lizbeth Moreno, Christopher Morgan, Kayonia Myles, Brett Naquin, Tyler Naquin, Andre Nevis, Jaclyn Nguyen, Joseph Nguyen, Lyndsay Linh Nguyen, Tram Nguyen, Andiel Novelo Hernandez, Alma Osornio, Johana Padilla, Jade Parfait, David Parfait Jr., Jamiracle Parker, Andrew Patrick, Jamahl Payton, Jamehl Payton, Brittney Pellegrin, Randi Percle, Tin Phan, Katelynn Pierce, Kanan Pierre, Sarah Pippen, Taylor Pitre, Tanner Prestenbach, Heather Pulley, Jalen Quinn, Karenesha Ray, Tirisha Ray, Brendan Robichaux, Ashanti Rollins, Kevinontae Ross,

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hibodaux High School will hold its commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 22, at 6 p.m., at the Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium.

The class of 2012 selected as its class song, “Don’t Blink”; class motto is “There are many roads we have crossed, many mountains we have climbed, and so many dreams we have yet to realize.” The class colors are gray and purple. The class officers are: Kaitlyn Matherne, president; Mariah Hester, vice-president; Holly Richard, secretary; and Ashlynn Verrett, class reporter.

The 299 seniors are: Caitlin Abadie, Kyle Adams, Paige Adams, Wyatt Adams, Laura Albert, Jasmine Alexander, Chasidy Allen, Alissa Amedee, Eric Andras, Jacob Andras, Justin Andras, Daniel Andrews, Sean Autin, Andre’ Barker, Clint Barker, Chris Barrilleaux, Sage Barrilleaux, Devin Barrow, Christina Bates, Tyler Baye, Alisha Bell, Diamondnique Bell, Aaron Benoit, Chanse Benoit, Taylor Benoit, Myles Bergeron, Azaria Billiot, Judrita Billiot, Brock Blanchard, Justin Blanchard, William Bolton, Brice Bonvillian, Ashley Boudreaux, Christopher Boudreaux, Emily Boudreaux, Blake Bourg, Kayla Bourgeois, Breanna Boyd, Jalisa Bradley, Jessie Brannagan, Toni Braud, Marty Breaux, Dynisha Brown, Gage Burnham, Rachel Caillouet, Cameron Campbell, Dustin Cancienne, Alexis Canizaro, Jakira Carter, Darion Cassie, Patrika Cassie, Gabriella Celestin, Justin Champagne, Aaron Chatagnier, Viviana Chavez, Chelsea Chiasson, Cody Chiasson, Devon Chiasson, Paige Chiasson, Alyson Clement, Amber Clement, Sarah Clement, Timothy Close, Zachary Cole, Darius Coleman, Donovan Coleman,

May 2012

Jennisha Coleman, Theon Coler, Tyler Collins, Faye Cooper, Brittany Cormier, Demi Cortez, Destiny Cortez, Joel Cortez, Lance Cortez, Sheridan Cortez, Tori Cortez, Trey Cortez, Natalie Daigle, Molly Danos, Seth David, Brooklyn Davis, Taylor Davis, Bria Delatte, Brittany Delatte, Nicholas Delatte, Ryan Delatte, Alexis Deroche, Tyla Deroche, Maxwell Dial, Lucas Doiron, Darnell Donsereaux, Linden Dousay, Brigitte Duchow, Johann Duchow, Mariel Duchow, Brad Duet, Angeljoy Duncan, Delacy Duncan, Khadijah Dunmiles, Emily Dupre, Danielle Durocher, Jarvelle Edmond, Thaddeus Escort, Tarneisha Every, Taylor Falgoust, Donee Fields, Jacob Fields, Charles Folse, Sara Folse, Stephen Fournier, Bobbie Fremin, Joel Fussell, Brandon Galmon, Kelsey Gaudet, Alana Gautreaux, Colby Gilcrease, Patrice Gilton, Mark Golden Jr., Jenna Graham, Amber Granier, Trey Granier, Colby Gravois, Jarrell Gray, Jacon Griffin, David Grobe, Chance Gros, Cory Gros, Alison Guerrero, Kaylee Guidry, Tiffany Guidry, Dalton Guillot, Courtney Hamilton, Meghan Hanley, Toi Harvey, Oliver Haughton, Grant Hebert, Jacob Hebert, Sherry Hebert, Thomas Henderson, Mariah Hester, Donavan Hoffpauir, Tyler Holder, China Holmes, Kasie Hudson, Masie Hudson, Nicole Hue, Jamie Jefferson, Amanda Johnson, Canaan Johnson, Chardell Johnson, Guy Johnson II, Wilbert Johnson, Steven Jones, Joshua Joseph, Trace Juneau, Tevin Kennedy, Pierce Kinsey, Rachel Klaus, Brittany Kraemer, Teyah Krummel, Hailey Labat, Emily Lagarde, Adam Lamartina, Robert Landry, Wesley Landry, Joni Lassere, Kasey Leblanc, Logan Leblanc, Renee’ Leblanc, Avery Legendre, Tyler Legendre, Devein

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Lewis, Marilyn Livas, Walter Lofton, Dera Loupe, Matthew Louque, Andrea Louvierre, Lana Lundy, Abby Lyle, Caleb Lymous, Koby Mader, Whitney Martin, Jake Martinez, Justin Matherne, Kaitlyn Matherne, Treahan Matthews, Bethany Mccarthy, Aaron Mcclelland, Raven Mcclendon, Melanie Mccoy, Adrian Meads, Kaulin Meads, Kaydee Millet, Michael Milstead, Caitlin Mire, Dylan Mire, Joseph Mire, Tiffany Morvant, Kelsey Naquin, Mika Naquin, Paige Naquin, Trey Naquin, Sarah Neal, Bo Ockman, Clare Olin, Kenya Oliver, Joseph Oncale, Michelle Orgeron, Angel Ortiz, Brandie Oubre, Chelsy Oubre, Lauren Owens, Dylan Pennington, Brennan Percle, Anthony Perez, Donnie Pitre, Zane Plunkett, Jacob Portier, Jonisha Preatto, Christopher Price, Paige Quebedeaux, Adam Reece, Milan Reed, Holly Richard, Ciara Richardson, Nigel Robertson, Kourtnei Robinson, Fallon Rodrigue, Kayla Rodrigue, Vanessa Rodriguez, Shelby Rogers, Amber Rose, Mark Rose, Whitney Rose, Gabriel Rouge, Britney Rousseau, Tyler Rousseau, Blake Rumore,

Tommie Russell Jr., Topeka Sanders, Thomas Savoie, Dillon Scherry, Timmy Scott, Tre Scott, Taylor Sepulvado, Cody Simons, Cory Smith, Laquanta Smith, Rashad Smith, Sabian Smith, Tionne Smith, Zachery Smith, Madeline Soignet, Jordan Sparks, Luke Steib, Eric Stieffel, Rhea Stone, Courtney Tabor, Courtnie Tabor, ArkiaTardieff, Kanganikia Theriot, Brandon Thibodaux, Chelsea Thibodaux, Tifani Thibodaux, Chelsea Thibodeaux, Aaron Thomas, Freddie Thomas, Andrew Thormas, Darian Touloumbadjian, AllysiaToups, John Toups, Morgan Toups, Shelby Toups, Kaitlyn Townsend, Eric Trench Jr., Connor Trosclair, Terrell Truehill, Kade Turner, Morgan Veillion, KimlanVerdin, Ashlynn Verrett, Daranesha Verrett, Aaron Waguespack, Iniquaite Walker, Kentrelle Washington, Kiera Washington, John Webre Jr., Davonte Wesley, Jeremy Westerman, Courtney Williams, Lashawna Williams, Matthew Williams, Brianeisha Wilson, Riolajay Woods, Diamonte Wright, Tanesha Wright, Tori Young and Justin Zeringue.

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outh Terrebonne High School will hold its commencement exercises on Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m., at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.

The class motto is “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere.”

Class colors are black, green and white, and the flower chosen is the white rose. “You’re Gonna Miss This” is the class song.

The class officers are Colin Marts, president; Heather Himel, vice-president; Garret LeBouef, secretary; and Emily Robichaux, treasurer.

The 273 prospective graduates are: Ada Almanza, Christopher Arceneaux, Lawrence Arceneaux III, Danielle Argo, Brandon Aucoin, Dylan Authement, Katie Authement, Sunni Authement, Austin Avet, Brandi Babin, Damian Babin, Kolby Babin, Michael Baker, Richard Baker Jr., Lesly Lopez, Andrew Bascle, Dylan Belanger, Ryan Belanger, Nikita Benoit, Aryn Bergeron, Brandon Bergeron, Arielle Billiot, Candice Billiot, Celeste Billiot, Chet Billiot, Jade Billiot, Jody Billiot, Danielle Blanchard, Hunter Blanchard, Justin Blanchard, Mitchell Blanchard, Nora Blanchard, Whitney Blanchard, Jodi Bonvillain, Gina Boquet, Tina Boquet, Trent Boudreaux, Angel Bourg, Jason Bourg, Kaily Bourg, Tristan Bourg, Jessie Boyd, Kelsey Brossette, Angelica Broussard, John Brown, Paige Brunet, Lindsey Bull, Tyler Burton, Krista Bynum, Marcus Byrd, Amber Cain, Blake Campiso, Cody Carrere, Caralina Carter, Samantha Cash, Amber Chaisson, Cassidy Charpentier, Waylon Charrier, Katie Chauvin, Kyle Chauvin, Aaron Christensen, Brianna Clay, Blake

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Coleman, Payton Cormany, Kristen Cormier, Cullen Crochet, Kaycee Crochet, Jace Cunningham, Anna Danos, Lindsey Danos, Jena Dardar, Tate Dardar, Russell Dardar Jr, Katie David, Jada Davis, KelseyLynn Deroche, Carli Detiveaux, Shellie Domangue, Brittany Dupre, Christopher Dupre, Danielle Dupre, Jarred Dupre, Kati Dupre, Rebecca Dupre, Maryorith Mejia, Alexa Elsik, Areli Esparza, Joshua Fabre, Brooke Falgout, Joshua Falgout, Destiny Fitch, Kia Fleming, Letia Fletcher, Jacquis Flores, Jada Flores, Carly Foret, Frankie Foret, Shawna Foret, Charles Fortenberry, Sarah Fournier, Darnel Franklin Jr., Kyle Franks, Jeanne-Morgan Gernon, Danielle Gibbs, James Grimes, Tracy Guidry, Justin Guy, Kendrea Harris, Craig Harris II, Emily Hebert, Zack Hebert, Jason Helms, Gabrille Hendon, Heather Himel, Alexis Hotard, Chance-Michael Huen, Scott Hutchinson, Leroy Joe III, Shyraneka Johnson, Caleb Jones, Mark Jones Jr., Wiltz Lafont, Micheal Lapeyrouse, Miles Lapeyrouse, Cuong Le, Caylith Lebeouf, Dru Lebeouf, Skyler Lebeouf, Zachary Lebeouf, Kurt Leblanc, Zackery Leblanc, Brooke Leboeuf, Jessica Leboeuf, Megan Leboeuf, Nealus Leboeuf Jr., Belinda Lebouef, Brandon Lebouef, Garret Lebouef, Heather Lebouef, Sarah Lebouef, Katie Lecompte, Danielle Ledet, Gerrith Ledet, Madalyn Ledet, Tyler Ledet, Devin Leger, Dustin Levron, Dylan Levron, Rontrell Lewis, Bari Lirette, Brandon Lirette, Gage Lirette, Kandaci Lirette, Mitchel Lirette, Trevor Lirette, Megan Luneau, Bree Lyons, Chance Lyons, Jeffrey Lyons Jr., Joel Lyons Jr., Brandy Malbrough, Luke Marange’, Sierra

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Marie, Colin Marts, Lacey Matherne, Alora McCormick, Chelsea Melancon, Mandy Menou, Iris Mitchell, Meosha Mitchell, Mally Molinere, Roy Moll Jr., Taylor Molley, Austin Morrison, Kyle Morrison, Doris Myles, Bryce Naquin, Harley Naquin, Kiah Naquin, Macy Naquin, Sarah Naquin, Tiffany Naquin, Tracy Naquin Jr., Brandon Neal, Blair Neil, Jonathan Neil, Kimi Neil, Tyler Neil, Jozie Nelton, Cassius Nixon Jr., Krissi Nowlin, Joseph Palmisano IV, Christopher Parfait, Kelsey Parks, Amber Pellegrin, Britt Pellegrin, Nathan Pellegrin III, Chantelle Picou, Floyd Picou IV, Cody Pinell, Amy Pirtle, Taylor Pitre, Garett Plaisance Jr., Andrew Poindexter, Matt Prestenbach, Jesse Price, Toni Price, Abigail Proffitt, Jordy Prosperie, Jovy Prosperie, Kenny Quach, Quinyonna Rainey, Alexis Raymond, Darnisha Reese, Tanner Richard, Dalvin Richardson, Ryan Roberts, Emily Robichaux, Rudy

Robichaux Jr., Ronald Robinson Jr., Taylor Roddy, Tiffany Rodrigue, James Rutherford, Peyton Sadler, Shanell Sanders, Tracie Sevin, Bailey Shaw, Keon Simmons, Rona Sims, Derion Smith, Jammie Smith, Lauren Smith, Trevon Smith, Alexis Soudelier, Joseph Soudelier, Kambre’ Stewart, Jansen Stoufflet, Brandon Stringer, Jacob Stringer, Halee Tabor, Austin Theriot, Cheri’ Theriot, Alisha Thibodeaux, Bethany Thibodeaux, Hannah Thibodeaux, Tevin Thomas, Erika Trahan, Nathanial Trahan, Tyler Trahan, Truc Tran, Amanda Trosclair, Austin Trosclair, Joshua Trujillo, Meg Vauclin, Alexis Verdin, Brittany Verdin, Dominique Verdin, Dustin Verdin, Monique Verdin, Shaft Verdin, Destanie Verret, Haley Vizinat, Jasmine Wade, Abram Wallis, Joshua Wallis, Christian Washington, Brandon White, Celeste White, Reed White, Ryan Williams, Colin Willis, Amy Windham and Tray Winslow.

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organ City High School will hold its commencement exercises on Friday, May 18, at 7p.m., at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium.

The 2012 senior class chose the following as its favorites: turquoise and silver as its colors, tiger lily as 80 its flower, “Angels on the Moon” as its class song. The class chose the motto “Remember the past, plan for the future, but live for today because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.”

Class officers are: Tina Tran, president; Drake Leonard, executive president; Dejah Francis, vicepresident; and Jennifer Vu, executive vice-president.

The 164 prospective graduates are: Brennan Acosta, Tyler Adams, Brodie Anslum, Maria Arias, Ryan Aucoin, Amber Bailey, Jacquelynn Bailey, Perry Bailey, Michael Banks, Brianne Barrilleaux, Alair Basas, Brandon Beadle, Austin Bercegeay, Megan Bergeron, Taylor Bigler, Amber Bill, Courtney Billiot, Hallie Billiot, Gabrielle Black, Tyler Black, Richard Boone Jr., Skyla Boudreaux, Ronnika Boyd, Thomas Breaux, Dustin Breaux, Alison Broussard, Victoria Broussard, Todd Brown Jr., Ashlyn Bruni, Ray Burise, Jacey Busbice, Dustin Businelle, Keldon Calloway, Luis Chaires, Ce’Anna Charles, Javon Charles, Tyroy Charles, Dylon Chellette, Damon Collins, Jesse Comeaux Jr., Melissa Cornejo, Anita Craft, Brandon Crochet, Sadie Crochet, Tyler Crouch, Kreisle Darce, Brandon Desormeaux, Jeymy Dominquez, Alexandra Dragna, Kalil Duplessis, Lauren Dupuis, Brittney Durham, Harley Duval, Reina Fernandez, Henry Fraijo Jr., Dejah Francis, Stephen Francis, Koey Francois, Tahj Francois, Tangernika Francois, Nicholas Gagliano, May 2012

John Giroir, Travis Glynn, Tyeshia Granger, Ieasha Gray, Beatrice Grogan, Skilan Gros, Wendy Gros, Andrew Hadaway, Caitlin Hall, Albert Harvey, Hermeisha Hawkins, Tae’Lor Hawkins, Danisha Hayes, Oscar Hinojosa, Jose Huerta, John Ibert, Kyla Johnson, Jalen Johnson, Joshua Jones, Brendan Keller, Maja Kemper, Codey LaCoste, Karla Landero, Patria Landry, Demetria Latigue, Kaitlyn Ledet, Drake Leonard, Kolin Leonard, Briana Lewis, Jason Lewis Jr., Tori Lightfoot, Lauren Marshall, Jessica Martinez, Austin Martinez, Deryan Mason, Taylor Mayon, Briana McNally, Hunter McNemar, Nicholas Meaux, Kara Melancon, Seth Menard, Hanna Merida, Sarina Morales, Camille Mosley, Bailey Naquin, Jennifer Nguyen, Quoc Nguyen, Adrian Nolazco Jr., Brigg Norris, Treshaun De Nunez, TJ Oubre, Hope Pellegrin, Nikki Pennison, Page Pennison, Clifton Percle, Jerrick Phillips, Catherine Picou, John Pontiff, Jacob Prince, Katherine Ramirez, Adele Rankins, Andrew Ratcliff III, Jordan Richard, Brian Rink Jr., Constance Rink, Emily Roger, Travis Romero, James Rowell, Matika Scott, Lacey Scully, Brennan Scully, Tierra Silvie, Brooke Singleton, Whitney Singleton, Najee Skipper, Taylor Smith, Austin Stroud, Esmeralda Sustaita, Natasha Sylvester, Ravyn Taylor, Kayla Theriot, Rashaud Thomas, Michael Thompson Jr., Colden Thompson, Shane Toups, Jardyn Trahan, Alex Tran, Linda Tran, Tina Tran, Georgia Trimmer, KailynTurner, Ra’Neisha Turner, Elizabeth Vice, Jennifer Vu, Jelena Vujisic, Derrick Walker, Tyrin Watts, James Welch V, Adeyemi Wheeler, Blake Wiggins, Christen Williams, Jordahn Williams and Laquisha Young.

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After high school

By ELMY SAVOIE Graduating from high school can be an uncertain time for many.

Everyone seems to be asking if you are going to college or a university; and what career path are you going to take. Many graduates find themselves in an unfamiliar place with uncertainty of their career path and in some cases ineligibility to get into a university. This is where a community college such as Fletcher Technical Community College can help. There are several options available for you!

There are many advantages to attending a community college. The main advantage to a community college is the cost.

Tuition at Fletcher is half the cost of a university and students can utilize TOPS and Pell programs as financial assistance. Another advantage to attending Fletcher is time. Students can earn a degree, diploma or certificate in two years or less. In fact, some programs like the nurse assistant program require only seven weeks.

Many students find the transition from high school to a university with some class sizes of over 100 students to be overwhelming.

Community college offers smaller class sizes. At Fletcher, the maximum enrollment in a class is approximately 25 students.

The smaller class size eases the transition to college classes and offers students more personal attention.

Do I qualify for Fletcher?

Fletcher is open admission, which means that the College accepts students no matter how well they scored on their ACT or COMPASS placement test and regardless of the grades earned in high school.

The College does require that you be at least 16 and have a high school diploma or GED. If you don’t have a GED or high school diploma, Fletcher can help you obtain your GED through adult education classes, and some classes such as welding or nursing assistant do not require a high school diploma or GED. Admission requirements Bayou Catholic • Houma, LA

differ by the program in which the student enrolls. Students enrolling in nursing or allied health programs may have to meet more specific admissions requirements than for other programs.

What are the courses and programs available?

Fletcher has several options for students. If you are student who wants to go to a four year university, but did not meet the necessary requirements (grades and ACT), Fletcher can help by offering developmental classes to get you to the academic level required to enter the four year university. Students can then transfer to a four year university such as Nicholls, UL or LSU.

Take a look at the many options at Fletcher Technical Community College Fletcher offers 10 associate degree programs. Students can earn an associate degree in just two years in programs such as: accounting, cardiopulmonary care science, criminal justice, drafting & design, general studies, integrated production technology, Louisiana transfer degree, office systems, nursing and technical studies.

If you are a hands-on person or need to go to work in less than two years, Fletcher offers certificate and diploma options in many programs such as: accounting, automotive, electrician, EMT, drafting and design, machine tool, marine diesel, marine operations, nurse assistant, office systems, phlebotomy, practical nursing, residential air conditioning and welding.

For a complete listing of all the programs and online classes, please

visit www.fletcher.edu.

Where are the classes held?

Fletcher Technical Community College will be opening a new facility for the fall 2012 semester.

The new 99,000 square foot facility will be located on Highway 311 near Highway 90 in Schriever. Most of the classes in the new building will be arts and science classes.

The technical programs such as welding, machine tool, automotive and marine diesel will remain at the St. Charles Street facility.

Fletcher’s nursing classes are held at the Allied Health Building on the corner of Mystic Boulevard and Highway 311 in Houma. Fletcher’s marine and petroleum classes are located in the Louisiana Marine & Petroleum Institute on Dickson Road in Houma.

How to apply?

Classes for the fall 2012 semester begin August 22 but the application should be completed as soon as 81 possible. The deadline for new student applications for the fall semester is August 10. Applications can be submitted at the college’s website www.fletcher.edu/ admissions. Once the application is complete, it is necessary to pay the $10 application fee. Applicants need a copy of their high school/ GED diploma or transcript, proof of immunizations, proof of Louisiana residency if applicable, and proof of registration for selective service if you are a male between the ages of 18 and 25.

If an applicant has taken the ACT, the scores can be sent to the College. If the ACT has not been taken or if you are not satisfied with your scores, you can schedule an appointment to take the COMPASS placement test. This test allows the College to determine your placement in courses such as English, math and reading. If you have any questions regarding Fletcher’s admissions procedures, please email all questions to admissions@fletcher.edu.

(Elmy Savoie is the public relations director for Fletcher Technical Community College.)

May 2012

Graduation

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

H. L. Bourgeois graduation is May 16

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L. Bourgeois High School in Gray will hold its commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 p.m., at the HoumaTerrebonne Civic Center.

The class of 2012 selected the blue forget me not as 82 its class flower; royal blue, white and silver as its colors and “My Wish” as its class song. The class motto is “The past is our heritage, the present our responsibility, the future our challenge.”

Class officers are: Randi Olivier, president; Shelby Rogers, vice-president; Sarah Use’, secretary; and Macie Acosta, treasurer.

The 326 prospective graduates are: Macie Acosta, Gwayne Adams, LaShandra Adams, Ryan Adams, Sterling Adams III, Jacqueline Aguado, Bismellah Ali, Ashley Allemand, Allen Alvis, Tyrone Amacker Jr., Nicolas Amedee’, Shermell Anderson, Ashley Anthony, Kyle Antill, Moriah Arceneaux, Destiny Avet, Joshua Babin, Donavan Babineaux, Brashay Barker, Jose Barreto, Christopher Barrett, Kade Barrett, Gerhonda Barrow, Summer Barrow, Kyle Baye, Justin Bean, Peyton Beattie, Joseph Beaudry II, Ashley Belanger, Trent Benoit, Anna Bergeron, Kayleigh Bergeron, Tori Bergeron, Adam Berrow, Grace Billiot, Shelby Bizzle, Nicholas Boudreaux, Nikki Boudreaux, Thor Boudreaux, Adam Bourg, Thomas Bourg Jr., Danielle Bourgeois, Mallory Bourgeois, Marc Bourgeois, Genevia’ Boyer, Donna Branson, Amber Braud, Brandon Breaux, Joshua Breaux, Jamari Brown, Keil Brown, Taylor Brown, Kyante’ Brumfield, Cullen Brunet, Gina Buitrago, Trent Burke, Melanie Butler, Katelyn Callais, Andrew Caillouet Jr., Douglas Calloway Jr., Tyler Campanella, Seth Carreker, Briana Carrington, Raven Carter, Devin Castalano, Dustin Cedotal, Kristopher Chaisson, Carlton Chaisson Jr., Michele Chancey, Anthony Cherry, Shelby Chiasson, Corey Clement, Tanner Cole, Kwanza Coleman, AkoMay 2012

Lynn Collins, Kewann Conley, Jacob Coulon, Cassie Cox, Chandler Crawford, Betty Cummings, Katherine Cunningham, Sarah Dagenhardt, Terry Daigs, Te’Quain Dalbany, Gavin Darcey, Meagan Daughenbaugh, Dustin Dauzat, Chelsea Davis, Brooke DeRoche, Hollie Deroche, Victoria Detiveaux, Megan Dieck, Brea Dillard, Kabrina Do, Nicholas Dogan, Dallas Domangue, Robert Dombrowski Jr., Diontay Drane, Teresha Drane, Christopher Duet, Phillip Duet, Tori Dufrene, Angela Dugas, Kirk Dumas Jr., Easton Dumont, Shahavanekia Duncan, Emily Dungan, Dayton Dunham, DeQuincy Dunmiles, Ivan Duong, Courtney Dupre, Danielle Dupre, Dylon Dupre, Nikki Dupre, Tyler Evans, Tre Every, Gena Fanguy, Hannah Fanguy, Jaslynn Fanguy, Marisa Fanguy, Ariana Faul, Jenna Ford, Shane Fos, Blake Frasier, Blaine Freeman, Dylan Freyou, Bailey Gaiennie, Sierra Garrett, Raveen Gasery, Destinee Gibson, Marissa Gil, Abigail Giroir, Ashley Gosnell, Muriah Gralapp, Alex Green, Bryanna Green, Alexandra Grezaffi, Natasha Griffith, Brandi Gros, Sean Gros, Katelyn Guidry, Sierra Guillory, Nicole Harris, Kristen Hatch, Deshawn Hayes, Marquisha Haynes, Brandon Hebert, Erika Hebert, Gregory Hebert, Trey Hebert, Lauren Heigl, Onjanae Henderson, Austin Henry, Brittany Henry, Lasette Henry, Vaughn Henry, Taylor Hernandez, Brittany Holland, Angela Hollier, Brian Holmes, Rynikka Holmes, Blake Hoover, Percy Howard, Dion Howard Jr., Amy Hue, Veronica Huerta, Paige Hughes, Lesleigh Hutchinson, Kayla Hymel, Carrel Hymel IV, Jeremy Jack, Brionn Jackson, Devon Jackson, Tevin Jackson, Hunter Jeansonne, Kieshawn Jenkins, Kenny Jernigan, Bryce Jessie, Bruce Jessie Jr., D’Andre Jones, Cade Keplinger, Jessica Keyes, Ashlyn Kimble, Lauren LaFleur, Rechelle Lafont, Spencer Lajaunie, Destahni Lala, Mi Lam, Erika Landry, Jenna Landry, Tyler Joseph Lanegrasse, Dale Lanning Jr.,

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Sara Lanoux, Casey LeBlanc, Michaela LeBoeuf, John LeCompte, Jerry LeMaire Jr., Heaven Lilliman, Daisey Lirette, Kaitlyn Lirette, David Livas Jr., Yadira Lizardi, Katherine Loupe, Seth Louviere, Sadie Mabile, Anthony Marcel, Stephen Martin, Haley Matherne, Henry Matherne Jr., Xavier Matthews, Tara McClanahan, Joshua McCorkel, Meagan McDonald, Bria McGuin, Shyla McKinley, Tremaine McKinley, Kristen Medice , Miriah Medine, Shelby Meier, Brett Melancon, Brent Meliet, Lauren Messino, Austin Miller, Neil Monnier, Beau Moore, Derian Moore, Brenna Morvant, Alexandria Mouton, Holly Mullins, Cheyenne Naquin, Jonathan Neal, Kevin Nguyen, Geralyn Nixon , Damian Nolan, Randi Olivier, Macy Ordoyne, Jadal Oubre, Daimicah Owens, Aundrey Parker, Chante Parker, Courtney Pearson, Taylor Pellegrin, Kristen Pitre, Cade Plaisance, Zachary Poincon, Aubre Pointer, Kaydel Pollard, Justin Poole, Leigh Poston, Chase Pourciau, Urban Prestenbach, Marvin Randall, Ronell Renthrope, Victoria Rhodes, Caitlyn Richards, Victoria Rivere, Barbara Robichaux, Aaron Robicheaux, Chantler Robinson, Ryheen Robinson, Christopher Rogers, Kalep Rogers, Sarah

Rogers, Shelby Rogers, Jhonika Rounds, Shakerra Rounds, Taylor Ruffin, Austin Rydberg, Seth Sanders, Mattie Sapia, Tina Savoie, Jon Schexnyder, John Schouest, Amber Scott, Jeremy Scott, Morgan Scott, Angela Shepard, Jerimeka Short Jr, Reginald Short Jr., Donsshaunneek Sims, JeShonta Singleton, Blair Smith, Kei’Ayshia Smith, Shawn Snyder, Corey Sonier, Ashley Soudelier, Erica Steib, Jacob Stevenson, Devontrey Stewart, Kaci Stewart, Victoria Stewart, Jake Strevig, Rendell Swan, Shi Sylvan, Wesley Thibodeaux, Richelle Thompson, Sarah Toups, Malacia Trench, Victoria Turley, Michelle Turner, Sarah Use’, Dylan VanMatre, Justin Verdin, Nichole Verrett, Ariona Walker, Juan Walker, Deonta’ Ward Jon’ Christian Ward, Passion Ward, Daryl Washington, Romell Washington Jr., Christian Watson, Michelle Westerman, Alvin Wheaten Jr., Shaquan Wheaton, Taylor White, Kane Whitrack Jr., Brandon Williams, Jakeiba Williams, Latifa Williams, Najah Williams, Domonique Willis, Terrinesha Winslow, Joey Woodward, Gramble Woolens Jr. and Diamonte Wright.

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Central Lafourche graduation is May 23

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entral Lafourche High School will hold its commencement exercise at Warren J. Harang Jr. Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. The 2012 class song is entitled “Dream On” by Aerosmith. The class flower is the yellow rose and the 84 colors are green and gold. The class chose for its motto “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other with us.”

The class officers are Bree Hebert, vice-president; Megan Guidry, secretary; Allie Dupre, reporter; Shelby Matherne, treasurer; and Sarah Zeringue, parliamentarian.

The 299 prospective graduates are: Dylan Acosta, Elonah Acosta, Cassidy Adams, Heather Adams, Nicholas Adams, Jenna Alario, Neco Albert, George Allen, Ashley Andras, Jarren Andras, Kayla Aucoin, Roderick August, Ally Autin, Ashley Autin, Brett Babin, Jacob Barlow, Stacy Barlow, Devin Barrios, Sarah Barrios, Chelsea Baudoin, Daisy Bellanger, Krystal Bellanger, Natalie Bellanger, Brady Benoit, Darrel Benoit, Keith Bergeron, Ashton Billiot, Janae’ Billiot, Trey Billiot, Ashley Blanchard, Brittany Blanchard, Lee Blanchard, Hailey Boudreaux, Jared Boudreaux, Meagan Boudreaux, Nicholas Boudreaux, Kimberly Boudwin, Brandon Bourg, Christopher Bourg, Blake Bourgeois, Justin Bouvier, Patrick Bracknell, Trae Brassette, Becky Breaux, Christopher Breaux, Jacob Breaux, Jade Breaux, Jared Breaux, Rodney Breaux, Ridge Brignac, Matthew Brister, Logan Broussard, Cade Brown, Samantha Brown, Amber Brunet, Tangie Bryant, O’njel’ Burdwell, Jordan Caillouet, Morgan Callais, Morris Calloway, Hunter Caro, Ryan Carter, Nyreatte Celestine, Kylie Chaisson, Kelsey Chauvin, Steven Chavira, Jace Cheramie, Necol Cheramie, Caitlyn Chiasson, Jamie Chiasson, Jordan Chiasson, Dariyon Chisley, Kelsie Christen, Mathew Cortopassi, Travis Crochet, Telisa Curole, Jason Daigle, Micheal Darjean, May 2012

Javier Davison, Kaylie Degruise, Skyler Degruise, Malenia Dehart, Tiffany Deroche, Jena Detillier, Matt Deville, Jada Diggs, Courtland Dixon, Christian Domangue, Dillon Domangue, Kerinesha Douglas, Jordan Duet, Colby Dufrene, Darren Dufrene, Lanie Dufrene, Rachell Dufrene, Herman Duncan, Jodi Dunn, Damien Duplantis, Daniel Duplantis, Marcedes Duplantis, Matthew Duplantis, Shadoe Duplantis, Allison Dupre, Gene Eiskina, Courtney Ellender, Drew Erny, John Eschete, Jordy Eschete, Nicole Falgoust, Devin Falgout, Jenny Falgout, Sarah Falgout, Brock Folse, Christopher Folse, Kevin Folse, Shalaya Folse, Marissa Ford, Bobby Foret, Caleb Foret, Toby Foret, Courtney Foret-Chiasson, Dominica Frazier, Derek Fulkerson, Latrell Gabriel, Ian Gaudet, Chett Gervais, Jessica Gisclair, Kristen Gonzales, Kevin Gordon, Ashlyn Grabert, Perla Graciano, Dustin Graf, Deondre Gramma, Darian Granier, Arthur Gray, Ocean Green, Rose Gregoire, Chelsey Griffin, Lacie Griffin, Chandler Gros, Mason Gros, Ashley Guidroz, Heather Guidroz, Blake Guidry, Megan Guidry, Erin Guillot, Basel Guthrie, Terrence Hadley, Tevin Hadley, Amber Hardeman, Bree Hebert, Evan Hebert, Amanda Henry, Joshua Hensel, Carl Hitt, Tylor Hotard, Shelby Howard, Sheldon Howse, Tyjua James, David Jennings, Sheila Juarez, Brittani Keegan, Alana Klingman, Hunter Kraemer, Donovan Kraut, Jonathan Laiche, Courtney Landry, Erin Landry, Guadalupe Lara, Nikki Larousse, Bryant Larson, Abby Lazard, Collin Leblanc, Demi Leblanc, Justin Leblanc, Danielle Leboeuf, Gage Leboeuf, Nicole Leboeuf, Nicholas Ledet, Shawn Ledet, Jacques Lirette, Tyler Lirette, Alexander Little, Jerry Lofton, Randall Loredo, Lindsey Loupe, Dustin Lyons, Chelsea Maielli, Haven Marcel, Justin Martin, Rebecca Martin, Shelby Martin, Brooksy Matherne, Destiny Matherne, Dillon Matherne, Dustin Matherne, Shelby Matherne, Britani McBroom, Royal Meade III,

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Vanessa Medina-reyes, Crystal Melancon, Felicia Melancon, Michael Molaison, Christopher Moore, Justin Moore, Daniel Moreno, Yancy Morris, Darren Nacio, Austin Naquin, Krista Naquin, Cade Nolfo, Erin Ockman, Austin Odell, Terrence Paradelas, Spencer Parks, Megan Pellegrin, Angela Pereda, Stephen Perrillioux, Heather Pertuit, Andrew Phillpott, Derrick Picou, Tyler Pierre, Cecily Plaisance, Kelsey Plaisance, Joanna Poincot, Daveontae Poindexter, Taquon Poindexter, Emily Pontif, Adam Porche, Brandi Porche, Breon Porter, Stephen Potter, Jassumen Price, Mason Quatrevingt, Cody Quebedeaux, Jariah Raymond, Brian Reese, Dustin Rivet, Shane Riviere, Courtney Robertson, Brock Robichaux, Elizabeth Robichaux, Joshua Robichaux, Macy Robichaux, Merille

Robichaux, Summer Robichaux, Tyler Robichaux, Deryn Robicheaux, Emilee Rodrigue, Darius Ross, Andrew Roussell, Dusty Ryan, Dylan Sampey, Hayden Sampey, Austin Samples, Alison Schreckengast, Josie Sevin, Chance Simoncelli, Ronja Smith, Sylnedra Smith, Tanya Smith, Megan Soudelier, Raeana Soudelier, Sha’coria Sparks, Damion Stewart Kaleb Stow, Amanda St. Pierre, Bobby Tastet, Damian Tastet, Luke Tauzin, Christopher Taylor, Floyd Thacker, Gabrielle Theriot, Sascha Thomas, Alesha Toups, Beau Toups, Christopher Trahan, Brennon Trant, Leroy Triggs, Destiney Triplett, Kearrow Tucker, Marcel Turner, Christian Usie, Jarreth Verdin, Kaleb Verrett, Lashae Vessell, Shedrick Wallace, Nicholas Wells, Jemell Wheaton, Risa Williams, Trent Williams, Shelby Williamson, Henry Wright, Elizabeth Yeager, Shaquinta Young, Megan Zeringue and Sarah Zeringue.

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May 2012

Graduation

LAWRENCE CHATAGNIER/BAYOU CATHOLIC

Terrebonne High graduation is May 21

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errebonne High School will hold its graduation for 2012 on Monday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the HoumaTerrebonne Civic Center.

The class motto is “There are those who stand when others fall, those who walk when others crawl, but the 86 class of 2012 stands tall.” The class song is “Good Life.”

Class colors are crimson and gold, and the class flower is the magnolia.

The class officers are Meah Johnson, president; Abigail Becnel, vice-president; Sasha Scott, secretary; and Kenny Nguyen, treasurer.

The 380 prospective graduates are: Zachary Acosta, Alexa Alexander, Kiara Alexander, Garrett Allen, Raven Allen, Symeca Amacker, Christian Arceneaux, James Arceneaux, Daniela Archbold, Brandi Armstrong, Cyd Aucoin, De Ja Austin, Amber Babin, Brooke Babin, Bryce Babin, Nathan Babin, Kayla Banta, Mikalah Barrett, Brandon Barrow, Jared Bascle, Tony Bass Jr. Carlton Baudean Jr., Abigail Becnel, Blake Benoit, Lakyn Benton, Aaron Bergeron, Albert Bergeron, Ariel Bergeron, Bryan Bergeron, Sabrina Bergeron, Taylor Bergeron, Travis Billiot, Alexandra Blaisdell, Ahkira Bolden, Akeria Bolden, Kierra Bolden, Taylor Bollinger, Alexis Bonvillain, Natalie Boquet, Dylan Boudreaux, Hunter Boudreaux, Jonathan Boudreaux, Kendrick Boudreaux, Taylor Boudreaux, Dustin Bougard, Dominick Bourg, Christopher Bourgeois, Paige Bourque, Amber Breaux, Patricia Breaux, Kenner Breaux III, Jacqueline Brewster, Samuel Britt, Kori Brown, Harry Brown III, Kailey Bruce, Meghan Brunet, Janara Burns, Paige Burson, Cody Cagle, Jalynn Caldwell, Alexis Callahan, Wesley Callahan, Jessica Camille, Rebecca Canosa, Andrea Carbo, Alexis Carlos, Andrew Carriere, Jaabar Celestine, Megan Cenac, Shermaine Charles, Tiffany Chauvin, Ashley Chenevert, Brittany Chiasson, Rontrell Clark, Carly Clement, May 2012

Hailey Clement, Sharda’ Coleman, Julio Contreras, Ron Cook, Aaron Coombs, Edmond Cooper Jr., Javier Coronado, Jeri Coston, Jeremy Cotton, Patricia Cox, Ashlee Coyle-Richards, Kevin Coyne, Kyle Curole, Denton Curry, Joshua Daigle, Micky Dana, Diamond Daniels-Smith, Brooke Danos, Corey Davis, Kayla Davis, Brennan Dehart, Drake Dehart, Kalena-Sue Dehart, Cara Delco, Payton Dennis, Tori Depascal, Cameron Diggs, Tremayne Diggs, Alexandra Domangue, Ryan Domangue, Trey Dorsey, Tanner Dryden, Jennifer Dugas, Gaven Duplantis, Jared Duplantis, Aaron Dupre, Amber Dupre, Terry Dupre, Thaddeus Durfee, Lindsay Dusenberry, Lexie Elstner, Shylar Eschete, Tyler Eschete, Kwamequa Ezell, Thomas Faciane, Christopher Fakier, William Falgout, Katherine Fletcher, Brooke Fonseca, Molly Fontenot, Chasity Fornah, Adele Forshag, Justin Fuerst, Erik Galindo, Hailey Garner, Tamara Garner, Zubieda Gelan, Emma Gibbons, Brandon Giroir, Tabatha Golman, David Gonzalez, Robert Gordon, Matthew Gregoire, Cameron Groves-Warren, Alexis Guidry, Drake Guidry, Jake Guidry, Kaitlyn Guidry, Robbie Guidry Jr., Austin Guin, Douglas Harding Jr., Heather Harrelson, Alyssa Hebert, Amber Hebert, April Hebert, Brenton Hebert, Cody Hebert, Dylan Hebert, Kalyn Hebert, Ron Hebert, Shawn Hebert, Tara Hebert, Breianna Heims, Damaria Henderson, De’coby Henderson, Donrell Henry, Karley Herradon, Christian Paul Himel, Kristine Hoang, Cavon Holden, Ashley Holekamp, Gregory Holloway, Auna Holmes, Mariah Horn, Jassmoneke Howard, Shendrickneeka Howard, Joanna Izaguirre, Caleb Jackson, D’vhonte’ Jackson, Alexi James, Kia James, Kiara James, Zana James, Tiara Jasper, Sadie Jeblonski, Sarah Jeblonski, Bria Jefferson, Myra Jefferson, Jocelyn Jenkins, Diquan Johnson,

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Jordan Johnson, Meah Johnson, Tierra Johnson, Johnny Johnson Jr, Talor Jupiter, Evan Kelly, Kyle Kenney, Katie Kenny, Kyle Kimberley, Alexander King, Kenny Kraemer, Amanda Labit, Devin Lachico, Cammie Lacobon, Janalyn Lancaster, Karissa Land, Matthew Landry, Bethany Lapeyrouse, Tien Le, Benjamin Leblanc, Janie Leblanc, Jordan Leblanc, Kimberly Leblanc, Mary Leblanc, Andre’ Leboeuf, Christopher LeBoeuf, Don Leboeuf, Kimberly Leboeuf, Gage Lecompte, Blake Ledet, Nicholas Ledet, Victoria Lee, David Leslie IV, Hallie Letchworth, Angelle Levron, Juanita Lightell, Austin Liner, Matt Liner, Taylor Liner, Katie Lirette, Seth Lirette, Spencer Lirette, Kristiana Livas, Laura Locascio, Adrianna Lochner, Dustin Luke, Marti L y o n s , R a s h a u d L y o n s , B r a n d o n M a d e r e , Allyson Marcel, Amber Marcel, N a t h a n i e l Marcel, Nikki Marcel, Alvin Mason Jr., Austin Matherne, Joseph Matherne, Kaylee Matherne, Kirstyn Matthews, Nayira Matthews, John Maynard II, Marion McGuin, Geornessa McKinley, Sara McMurray, Victor Mejia, Meghan Michel, Kalsey Miller, Brittany Millien, Annadelia Minjarez, Mari Minjarez, Tiffany Moore, James Moores Jr., Julien Morrman, Jose Morales, Markell Morris, Dieshea Mouton, Britney Naquin, Lindsey Naquin, Cynthia Nason, Courtney Neal, Heidi Neubig, Kenny Nguyen, Cenise Nixon, Lamont Nixon Jr., Jessica North, Taylor Paige, Cole Patterson, Codey Peeler, Brittany Pelcha, Chris Pellegrin Jr., Courtney C. Pellegrin, Courtney L. Pellegrin, Dillan Perera, Daryl Perkins, Danniel Phan, Jonathan Picou, Allyson Pitre, Shannon Pizzolato, Toni Ann Porter, Olivia Potier,

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