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Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Joseph and Rebecca Lege are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Ms. Lauren-Grace Lege of Abbeville, to Mr. Jase Paul Breaux of Kaplan. Jase is the son of Mr. Darrell Breaux and Ms. Kelly Breaux of Kaplan.
The nuptial wedding ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Grandparents of the future bride are Mr. and Mrs. David Bruce and Jennifer Dronet of Erath, Mr. Joseph Arnold Lege, and Ms. Lana Smith Lege of Abbeville. Lauren-Grace is a 2017 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and a 2021 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She is now furthering her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Physician Assistant Studies where she is set to graduate in the fall of 2024.
Grandparents of the prospective groom are Mr. and Mrs. Douglas LeBeouf of Kaplan and Mrs. Carrie and the late Loveless Breaux of Cow Island. Jase is a 2017 graduate of Kaplan High School and attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where he graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. Jase is now furthering his education in the Masters of Construction Management program at Louisiana State University where he is set to graduate in 2023. He is also employed as a Design Engineer with AT&T.

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles (13-0) are returning to the Louisiana Superdome after a nine-year absence.
The Eagles crushed St. Martin’s Saints 41-7 Friday in the Division IV Select semifinals.
VC will play No. 3 Ouachita Christian on Thursday at 7 p.m.
The Eagles won state titles in 2003 and 2013. Nine years later, they are back in the Dome.
VC head coach Broc Prejean was a 2003 state championship team member. Now, he is going back as the head coach of the Eagles.
He said coaching a team playing in the championship game is sweeter than being a player on one.
Prejean said, “It’s better as a coach. You remember the joy you had in your heart (as a player) whenever it happened, but to see it in 46 kids’ faces and in the entire community, it does’nt get much better than that.”
After the game, there was plenty of hugging, crying and celebrating.
VC senior Jake Lege stood in his mother’s arms for a couple of minutes following the win.
“It was a moment for all of the parents,” said Lege, explaining his mother Tracy’s hug. “The parents and players get to be a part of a very rare moment that only two VC teams have experienced. It was a very emotional moment for everyone.”
Family and friends even sang Lege a happy birthday song because he turned 18 years old on the day of the game.
“We want to go there and win,” said Lege.
Senior free safety Rhett LeBlanc said there was pressure leading up to Friday’s game.
“There was a lot of pressure. We did not want to finish third or fourth,” said LeBlanc.
“Two years ago we lost in the semifinals and these seniors, who were sophomores then, have been carrying that load,” VC head coach Broc Prejean said. “We got that monkey off our back and now we’re going to try to finish this out.”
Senior linebacker Ashton Belaire, who has been starting since he was a freshman, was the second to last player to ring the victory bell. He stood with his helmet off on the west end of the field and took in the moment. He knew he had just played his final home game in VC’s stadium.
“That was my last home game at VC right there,” said Belaire.
Belaire was thrilled by the crowd that attended the game. It is estimated that were close to 2,000 people.
“We called on the parish, and they came,” said Belaire. “It was remarkable.
“We say we are bringing the trophy back for VC. But this is bigger than VC. It is for the entire parish. So we are bringing the trophy back for the parish.”

March 11, 1941 ~ December 1, 2022

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 5, 2022 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Azelie Ruth Broussard, 81, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Damon Vincent, Scott Landry, Dillon Borel, Allen Hebert, Brian Hebert and Remy Abshire. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Weekly and Bruce D. Vincent, III.
She is survived by her son, Bruce D. Vincent; daughter-in-law, Selena Vincent; two grandchildren, Damon Vincent (Catherine) and Claire Vincent; three great-grandchildren, Bruce D. Vincent, III, Amos John Vincent and Charlotte Therese Vincent; two sisters, Connie Broussard and Beryl Broussard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Minos Broussard and the former Louise Weekly; sister, Yvonne Hebert; and brothers, Paul Broussard and Purvis Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM; Monday, December 5, 2022 from 8:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is one of the most picturesque settings in downtown Abbeville.
This year, you can hang it on your Christmas Tree.
In correlation with the annual Christmas Stroll, the city of Abbeville has released its official 2022 Christmas ornament, featuring St. Paul’s. The church is located at the corner of East Vermilion Street and North State Street.
“We have been doing this since 2003,” Abbeville Main Street Manager Charlene Beckett said of issuing the ornaments.
The Main Street Promotion Committee meets in the fall to decide on the Stroll Ornament.
“Our selection is always about historic buildings that means something to the community,” Beckett said. “We also have to take into consideration what will transfer to a smaller image.”
Local artist Jeannie Comeaux once again created the artwork for the ornament.
“She is a talented artist and always makes each ornament special,” Beckett said. “I really think we picked a winner this year!”
Ornaments can be purchased in Abbeville at Brasseux’s Hardware and the Depot. They are $18. Previous year’s ornaments are also available for purchase.