Lifestyle

Father Vidrine: Local priest pens religious history of Vidrine family

The rich Catholic faith of South Louisiana is attributed to the first settlers of the area who brought the faith with them from the Old World.

Minister’s Corner: Do not repay evil for evil

We live in a hostile society. It has been said that it is a dog eat dog world. I believe that most people would agree with that statement, but that doesn’t mean that we have to like it or tolerate it. We do not have to resort to worldly tactics for the Bible tells us we are not of the world.

Heritage Manor News: Ten early signs of Alzheimer’s

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory thinking and reasoning skills.

Who’s getting married

(Editor’s Note: The following information was obtained from the Evangeline Parish Clerk of Court’s Office in Ville Platte.

Mr. Daire, Miss Johnson united in Holy Matrimony

Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte provided the setting for a lovely 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, January 16, 2021, uniting Miss Jennifer Claire Johnson and Mr. David Michael Daire in Holy Matrimony, with Father Mitch Guidry officiating.

Heritage Manor News: Happy Fourth of July

(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by Patricia Duplechin, resident activity director at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. This column runs every Sunday in The Gazette.) Happy Fourth of July to all from everyone at Heritage Manor.

Minister’s Corner: The reality of God’s judgment

When you look at the life of Lot as depicted in the book of Genesis, you find that although he was a believer, he had no real conviction of sin and judgement. Even when the angels brought him out of Sodom, his pleas were to be allowed to enter one of the lesser cities of the plain.

Gazette Guidelines

The Ville Platte Gazette publishes your engagement and wedding announcements in the Lifestyles section at no cost. The Gazette has prepared a wedding packet that includes forms, instructions, and a time-table for the announcement.

Looking Back: A look at 1943 by month

In today’s Looking Back, We take a look back at a few of the events from the year 1943. •January - The Cabot Plant was set to begin construction to produce carbon black as part of the WWII effort.

Happy Birthday

Harper Gray Fontenot, the daughter of Brett and Taylor Fontenot of Ville Platte, celebrated her first birthday with a party at her home on Saturday, June 19. Her birthday was June 17. The party theme was “strawberries.”