LAKE CHARLES — Very Rev. Keith Pellerin, VF, Pastor of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings, will lead the next session of “An Afternoon with Christ,” 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 8, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The afternoon will begin with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by a reflection by Father Pellerin, and conclude with Benediction. Father Pellerin also serves as Dean of the East Deanery and is Bishop's Liaison with ACTS Missions Retreat Inc. 
As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, the goal of "An Afternoon with Christ" is to help people foster a habit of spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The Year of Parish Revival — Phase II of the national effort — has been under way since June 11, 2023. Throughout the next year, the Catholic Church in the United States will experience profound renewal in Eucharistic faith and love of this most precious gift.
The schedule of “An Afternoon with Christ” presenters through January of 2024 are as follows, all on Sundays at 2:30 p.m.:
• October 8 — Very Rev. Keith Pellerin, Pastor, Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Jennings; Dean of the East Deanery
• November 12 — Very Rev. Rojo Koonathan, Pastor, Christ the King Catholic Church in Lake Charles; Dean of the South Central Deanery
• December 3 — Rev. Michael Beverung, Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Sulphur
• January 14, 2024 — Rev. Trey Ange, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jennings
For more information on “An Afternoon with Christ,” call the Cathedral office at 337-436-7251. The Cathedral is located at 935 Bilbo Street in Lake Charles.
