In his Bishop’s Services Appeal message for this year, Bishop Provost reminds us of the words of Psalm 136, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His mercy endures forever.” Bishop also noted "We have just completed our Eucharistic Revival this summer.   We dedicated three years of reflection, prayer, and study to immersing ourselves in the mystery of the Eucharist.   How appropriate that we should select the theme of thanksgiving for this year’s Bishop’s Services Appeal. The very English word Eucharist comes from the Greek word meaning “thanksgiving.” 

Of the many important ministries of the Diocese of Lake Charles, the Appeal helps support the day-to-day costs of Catholic Education and Religious Education, Catholic Charities, Communications, Youth Ministry, Vocations and Seminarian Education, Family Life, the Seafarers Center, the Tribunal, Diocesan Counseling, Evangelization, and the Saint Charles Center.

"I make this appeal to you once again this year.," the Bishop said. "Please be generous to those in need and to the works of the Church in the Diocese of Lake Charles.   We want to see Saint Charles Center and Camp Karol continue its mission to those who seek Christ in prayer and to our youth, who are future leaders.    We want Catholic Charities to expand its charitable works to those in need.    We want to spread the faith by supporting our religious education programs.    We want to increase our efforts to bring healing and strength to the lonely, the sick, the stranger, and the less fortunate." 

As we rejoice in the Eucharist, giving thanks to God, let us become more fully what it is we receive.   

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