June 2010

June 1: Saint Justin, martyr

June 2: Presbyteral Council Meeting, Catholic Center, 1:00pm
Saint Marcellinus and Saint Peter, martyrs

June 3: St. Charles Lwanga, martyr, & his companions, martyrs

June 4: Farm Workers Mass, Dawson Farm, Delhi, 6:00pm

June 5: Saint Boniface, bishop & martyr

June 6: The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Confirmation, St. Ann Church, Stonewall

June 7: Greco Institute Summer Semester Begins

June 9: Vocations Board Meeting, Catholic Center, 12:00pm
Protecting God's Children, Catholic Center, 6:00pm
Saint Ephrem, deacon & doctor of the Church

June 11: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 12: Family Day, Youth Ministry, Cross Lake, 10:00am
The Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

June 14: USCCB Spring Meeting Begins, Florida (Ends 6/19)

June 16: 24th Anniversary of the Diocese of Shreveport

June 19: Saint Romuald, abbot

June 20: Father's Day

June 21: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious

June 22: Mass for the 24th Anniversary of the Diocese of Shreveport, Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, 5:30pm
St. Paulinus of Nola, bishop; St. John Fisher, bishop & martyr, & St. Thomas More, martyr

June 24: The Nativity of John the Baptist

June 25: North American Forum on the Catechumenate's Echoing God's Word, Catholic Center, 8:30am

June 26: North American Forum on the Catechumenate's Echoing God's Word, Catholic Center, 8:30am
Second Collection: Peter's Pence

June 27: Second Collection: Peter's Pence

June 28: Good Leaders, Good Shepherds Program, Catholic Center, 9:30am

June 29: St. Peter and St. Paul, apostles

June 30: First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
Finance Council Meeting, Catholic Center, 12:00pm

July 2010

July 1: Deadline for Diocesan Directory Updates
Blessed Junipero Serra, priest

July 3: Saint Thomas, apostle

July 4: Independence Day

July 5: Independence Day Observed
Catholic Center Closed
Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, priest

July 9: Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, priest & martyr,
and his companions, martyrs

July 10: Deadline for the August Catholic Connection

July 13: Saint Henry

July 14: Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, virgin

July 15: Saint Bonaventure, bishop &
doctor of the Church

July 16: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

July 20: Saint Apollinaris, bishop & martyr

July 21: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi, priest &
doctor of the Church

July 22: Saint Mary Magdalene

July 23: Saint Bridget of Sweden, religious

July 24: Saint Sharbel Makhluf, priest

July 25-31: Natural Family Planning Awareness Week

July 26: Good Leaders, Good Shepherds Program,
Catholic Center, 9:30am-3:30pm
Saint Joachim & Saint Anne, parents of the
Blessed Virgin Mary

July 29: Saint Martha

July 30: Saint Peter Chrysologus, bishop & doctor
of the Church

July 31: Saint Ignatius of Loyola, priest



Contents

> From the Editor by Jessica Rinaudo

> Archbishop Aymond Asks for Prayers and Aid for Those Affected by Oil Spill

> Bishop Michael Duca's June and July 2010 Schedule

> La Reflexion del Obispo por Obispo Michael Duca

> Bishop's Reflection by Bishop Michael Duca

> Liturgy Lines: Come, Let Us Worship by Dianne Rachal

> Vatican Confirms New Version of Missal
by Catholic News Service

> Peter's Pence by Fr. David Richter

> As Matters Stand by Sr. Patricia Cairns

> Priest Spotlight: Fr. Philip Theempalangattu

> National Right to Life Announces Local Pro-Life Oratory Contest Winners by Susan Flanagan

> St. John Berchmans School Science Olympiad Team Wins State Title

> Louisiana Schools' Donation Brings New Life to Maple Mount

> USCCB's Response to Sexual Abuse

> School News

> Vacation Bible School by Kelly Phelan

> Planting Seeds All Year Long: Saints for Vacation Bible School by Kim Long

> Sister Suny Receives Top Nurses' Honor at Christus Schumpert, by Dana Smeiser

> Church Seeks to Help Louisiana Fishing Community Face Latest Challenge, by Peter Finney, Jr.

> Celebration of the 24th Anniversary of the Diocese of Shreveport by Dianne Rachal

> NA Forum of the Catechumenate to Present Workshop by Dianne Rachal

> Diocese Hosted Men's Discernment Retreat by Fr. David Richter

> Greco Institute Sponsors Two Catholic Educational Programs by Ginger Broussard

> Hispanic Corner / Nuestra Pagina por Rosalba Quiroz

> News Briefs by Catholic News Service

> Around the Diocese

> Discerning the Permanent Diaconate by Deacon Michael Straub

> Upcoming Events

> June and July Calendar

> Red Mass Honored Those Who Administer Law

> Catholic Connection Archives


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