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SUNDAY: 8 FEBRUARY: THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
All young ladies in grades 7, 8 &
9 are invited to join us for fun
and refreshments on Wednesday, February 11th at 3:30 in the
meeting room at Sacred Heart to
learn about a new club: Girls In
Faith Together (G.I.F.T.). For
questions, please contact Patti at
[email protected]
SACRED HEART PARISH CHOIR:
The Sacred Heart Parish Choir is
currently accepting both adult &
children choristers to join the Parish
Choir. Admission is open to children
from the ages of 8 to 18 that attend
Mass at Sacred Heart, and open to
adults who enjoy singing and willing
to devote their time to this ministry.
Interested person should contact the
Director of Sacred Music, Mr. Ben
LeBleu, at 337-363-2989. Rehearsals
are on Monday afternoons from 3:30
p.m. to 4:15 p.m. for children and on
Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. for adults, and both children and
adults rehearse at 9 a.m. on Sunday
morning before the sung Solemn Mass
at 10 a.m.
CHRISTOPHER LYNCH
ORGAN RECITAL
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
is pleased to announce that Mr.
Christopher Lynch, associate organist
and associate choirmaster of St. Mark
Episcopal Cathedral in Shreveport,
Louisiana, will be performing an organ
recital in church on Tuesday, May 19,
2015,
at
6:30 p.m.
A reception
will follow in
the Sacred
H e a r t
Meeting
room after
the recital.
INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
• •
Universal: That prisoners, especially the young, may be able to rebuild lives of dignity
Evangelization: That married people who are separated may find welcome and support in the Christian community.
PLENARY INDULGENCE DURING THE YEAR
OF CONSECRATED LIFE!
On the occasion of this special Year, Pope Francis has conceded plenary
indulgences, under the customary conditions:
the individual be in the state of grace by the completion of the acts,
have complete detachment from sin, and pray for the Pope’s intentions.
The person must also sacramentally confess their sins and receive
Communion, up to about twenty days before or after the indulgenced
act.
The period for gaining this indulgence began on the First Sunday of
Advent 2014 and wil conclude on February 2, 2016, the day of the
closure of the Year of Consecrated Life. In the Diocese of Lafayette
a plenary indulgence may be obtained during those days devoted
to consecreated life and during diocesan celebrations organized for
the Year of Consecrated Life (by participating in any Votive Mass for
Consecrated or Religious Life, Vocations Awareness, Jubilarian Mass,
etc) or by visiting any of the following designated places:
•
Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Lafayette
•
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lafayette
•
Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Grand Coteau
•
Saint Martin de Tours, St. Martinville
•
Mother of the Redeemer Monastery, * Plaisance
•
Carmelite Monastery, * Lafayette
•
Mater Dolorosa Chapel, *St. Martinville
In order to obtain the plenary indulgence, one must publicly recite the
Litugy of the Hours (please note places that are marked with an asterisk
all have public recitation of the Divine Office; please contact them
for times) or devote a suitable period of time for devout reflection,
concluding with the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and pious invocation of
the Virgin Mary.
PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives
of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chasitiy, and
obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these
courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of
holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you.
Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who,
having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above
all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
SUNDAY: 8 FEBRUARY: THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
From the Pastor
“My heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is
that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1
Mes chers amis,
The Holy Season of Lent will soon begin as ashes
are placed on our foreheads, reminding us again of
our weakness and mortality. It is time to do battle
against satan and sin, clinging to the Lord’s mercy and
grace in preparation to celebrate His great victory
at Easter. You’re invited to participate in the events
and activities of our Parish during the holy season of
conversion.
ASH WEDNESDAY:
February 18, 2015 Masses
Sacred Heart: 6:30,
8:10, and 10am Belaire Cove: 5:30pm St. Joseph
6pm
WAY OF THE CROSS:
Fridays
Sacred Heart Church 5:30pm
LENTEN MISSION BY DEACON RANDY HYDE: March
2-4, 2015
“After Emmaus: Our Walk with Christ in these Troubled
times”
Join Deacon Randy Hyde from our Diocese as he
journeys down the road less traveled. Everyone is
invited – and please bring a friend! Sacred Heart
Church, Mon, March 2 - Wed, March 4, 6-7pm
CHRIST: PRIEST, PROPHET, KING - video series by Fr.
Barron
The better we understand Jesus, the better we
understand ourselves. But who was Jesus, this
itinerant preacher whom many called the Messiah?
In Priest, Prophet, King, you’ll discover Jesus as the
Anointed One - the ultimate priest, prophet, and
king foreshadowed in the Hebrew Scriptures. Using
Biblical insights and engaging stories, Fr. Barron
affirms that we see Jesus most clearly through the
lens of the Old Testament. Through this presentation
of Priest, Prophet, King, you will better understand
Jesus, become more familiar with Sacred Scripture,
and realize your own priestly, prophetic, and kingly
mission. Join us in the Commons of Sacred Heart
School on three Wednesdays of Lent:
Feb 25 6:30pm Adoratio: Adam as Priest/The High
Priest
March 11 6:30pm Challenging False Worship: Elijah
the Prophet/The Word Made Flesh
March 18 6:30pm Ordering the Kingdom: King David/
The King of Kings
OPERATION RICE BOWL:
This Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, has for
35 years, called participants to pray with their families
and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those
who hunger; learn about our global community and
the challenges of poverty around the world, and give
sacrificial contributions to those in need. Operation
Rice Bowl offers Catholics in the United States a way
to connect with our brothers and sisters around the
world. Let’s fast with Operation Rice Bowl this Lent.
HOLY WEEK AND SACRED TRIDUUM:
March 29 Palm Sunday
Procession & Solemn Mass
10:00am
April 2 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
6:30pm (Adoration will follow til midnight)
April 3
Good Friday
Walk (starting at St. Joseph) 12:00pm
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
(Our Lady, Queen of All Saints)
3:00pm
April 4 Holy Saturday Paschal Vigil
8:00pm
April 5
Easter Sunday
Masses of the Lord’s Resurrection 7:00am
8:30am (Belaire Cove)
10:00am
Dans le Sacré Cœur du Christ, Fr. Vidrine
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Ashley Bordelon, Greta Brown, Nicki Davenport,
Jeanor Fontenot, Kristen Smith Fontenot, Beverly
Guillory, Lou Ella Laneaux, Theresa Reed, Bernita
Soileau, Charles Vidrine, Letitia Vidrine, and Tilden
“Meg” Vidrine.
Returned to Christ through death, our prayers and
sincere condolences are offered to the families of:
Yvette Soileau and Mary Fontenot
STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES
SACRED HEART: $6,425.25
BUILDING & MAINTENACE FUND: $1,221.00
TOTAL:
$7,646.25
BELAIRE COVE
$377.00
BUILDING & MAINTENACE FUND:
$77.00
TOTAL:
$454.00
Advertiser of the Week
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at no charge to the parish. Please call on them when you have
need of their services. Thank You!
SUNDAY: 8 FEBRUARY: THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 14 FEBRUARY – 15
FEBRUARY
4 p.m. (BC)
Evan Miller
4 p.m. (SH) Rivers Lanclos
7 a.m. Laura Manuel
10 a.m Tre & Dreu Fontenot,
Seth Menard
5 p.m. Lucas Kincanon
READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 14 FEBRUARY – 15
FEBRUARY
4 p.m. (BC)
Stephanie Wedlock
4 p.m. (SH)
Jackie Vidrine 7 a.m.
Eva Guillory
10 a.m.
Chris Soileau
5 p.m.
Tammy Fontenot
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
FOR THE WEEKEND OF 14 FEBRUARY – 15 FEBRUARY
4 p.m. (BC)
Rita Fontenot
4 p.m. (SH)
Elaine Sonnier, Verna Guillory
7 a.m.
Perry & Bonnie Meche
10 a.m.
Jeanette Clark, Liz Lafleur 5 p.m.
Tony Marks, Wayne Fruge
ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF
9 FEBRUARY – 13 FEBRUARY
Mon. Feb. 9, 6:30 a.m. Tre & Dreu Fontenot Tues. Feb. 10, 6:30 a.m. Wed. Feb. 11, 6:30 a.m.
Thur. Feb. 12, 6:30 a.m.
Megan Donovan
Fri. Feb. 13, 6:30 a.m.
Rivers Lanclos
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
We are blessed, here in Ville Platte, to have Perpetual
(twenty-four hour) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
available to us at the Mercy Regional Hospital Chapel.
Parishioners are invited to stop by the chapel and spend
some time, as often as they wish, in prayer before Our
Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. If you are interested in
becoming a regularly scheduled adorer or a substitute
adorer, please phone 337-363-4533 for more information.
There are currently openings for adorers on Fridays at 9
p.m., Sundays at 1 a.m., and Mondays at midnight, please
phone the number above, if you are interested in taking
one of these vacancies.
All of us, gazing with unveiled face on the glory of the Lord are
being transformed into the same image from glory to glory,
as from the Lord who is the Spirit. – 2 CORINTHIANS 3:18
Ministry for the Dying
As sons and daugthers of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel, it is the duty of all Secular
Carmelites to pray for the salvation of souls.
Because “the most important hour of life is
the hour of death”, the Secular Carmelites of
Ville Platte have chosen as their apostolate
to pray for the souls of the dying. After
calling a priest, if you would like prayers for
someone who is near death, please call Karen at 336-1775.
ALL CALLS ARE CONFIDENTIAL
PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS:
Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer:
Monday, Feb. 9: Rev. Herbert Delauney, Tuesday, Feb. 10: Rev.
Michael Delcambre, Wednesday, Feb. 11: Rev. John Deleeuw,
Thursday, Feb. 12: Rev. Mark Derise, Friday, Feb. 13: Msgr.
Keith DeRouen, Saturday, Feb. 14: Rev. Ferdinand Derrera, SJ,
Sunday, Feb. 15: Rev. Kenneth Domingue
Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the
world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into
the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May
their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sacred Heart Parish has several devotions that take place
each week in church.
• the Holy Rosary is prayed each Tuesday morning
at 9 a.m.
• the Pro-Life Rosary is prayed each Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.
• the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Thursday morning at 6:10 a.m.
• Third Thursday of each month a Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition of Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• the litany of the Sacred Heart is prayed each First
Friday after Holy Mass at 6:30am.
All are invited and encouraged to take part in these times
of prayer throughout the week.
SUNDAY: 8 FEBRUARY: THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2015
4 p.m. BC: ALEX REED, SAM MATTE, MARK KRASNOFF,
MR. & MRS. WILBUR REED
Also remembered in prayer: April Burleigh Fontenot
& Family, Janet Deville & Family, Cleveland L. Fontenot
(Birthday)
4 p.m. SH: ORISE & RUBY FONTENOT, BURNEL FUSELIER,
HOWARD & JUDY DESHOTEL
Also remembered in prayer: Rose Belle & J.D. Guillory &
Family, Cliff & Amy (6th Anniversary) Wagley, Rudy Guillory,
Yvette Soileau, Betty Ann Guillory, Elice Landreneau &
Family, Mr. & Mrs. Felix Guillory & Family, S. Soileau &
Family, Warren Lafleur (2nd Anniversary), Henry Ortego,
Mr. & Mrs. Armend Roberie, Jade Pitre, Thomas Lafleur,
Joseph Doucet Sr.
SUNDAY, 8 FEBRUARY 2015
7 a.m.: JOE & MARJORIE ARDOIN
Also remembered in prayer: Felton & Edna Carrier, Winston
& Glenda Foret, Shirleen Paris
10 a.m.: DEAN SOILEAU & FAMILY, MR. & MRS. CLAUDE
FONTENOT & FAMILY, VIVIAN SOILEAU, JESSIE SOILEAU
Also remembered in prayer: Sally Duplechin, Mary Arden
Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine, Brett Fontenot,
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Grim, Cristina G. Morales, Huey B.
Fontenot, Rickson P. Lee, Mr. & Mrs. Ned B. Fontenot, L.P.
Demoruelle (Birthday), Peggy Hudspeth, Brady Hudspeth,
Gloria Ardoin, Rollance Chapman, Joseph Doucet Sr.
5 p.m.: DON & LENA FRANKS, ELDRIDGE & CHRISTINE
LANDRENEAU, LUIS CANTU
MONDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2015
6:30 a.m.: MR. & MRS. STEVE CASTILLE & FAMILY
Also remembered in prayer: Peggy Hudspeth, Brady
Hudspeth, Margaret Dugas
TUESDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2015
6:30 a.m.: AVIE VIDRINE MANUEL, STEVE MANUEL,
BOBBY MANUEL
Also remembered in prayer: Sandra Trahan (Birthday),
Peggy Hudspeth, Brady Hudspeth
NECROLOGY:
Please remember the souls of these departed Priests,
Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our
Diocese: Tuesday, Feb. 10: Rev. Wilfred Sylvester (+1999),
Deacon James M. Guilbeau (+2001), Deacon Lawrence
Jacobs (2010), Friday, Feb. 13: Deacon Edward J. Ray (+1994)
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine et lux perpetua luceat
eis.
WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2015
6:30 a.m.: PRIESTS, SEMINARIANS & RELIGIOUS
Also remembered in prayer: Jack & Joyce Miller, Peggy
Hudspeth, Brady Hudspeth, Percy David
THURSDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2015
6:30 a.m.: ALL SOULS LIST
Also remembered in prayer: Peggy Hudspeth, Brady
Hudspeth
FRIDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 2015
6:30 a.m.: BRUCE & GERALDINE SOILEAU, HILDA
LAFLEUR, YVONNE & SIDNEY PRUDHOMME
Also remembered in prayer: Lelma F. Manuel, Terrel
Vidrine (Birthday), Peggy Hudspeth, Brady Hudspeth
8:10 a.m.: RUDY GUILLORY, THERMAN JAMES, MARGARET
RAY, MR. & MRS. CHARLES FIRMIN, DECEASED MEMBERS
OF THE FIRMIN FAMILY
SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2015
8 a.m.: J. H. VIDRINE & FAMILY
Also remembered in prayer: Peggy Hudspeth, Brady
Hudspeth, Jenny Kay Brignac, Anthony Reed
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, Feb 9: Gn 1:1-19, Mk 6: 53-56, TUESDAY, Feb 10:
Gn 1:20 –2:4a, Mk 7:1-13; , WEDNESDAY, Feb 11: Gn 2:4b-9,
15-17, Mk 7: 14-23, THURSDAY, Feb 12: Gn 2:18-25, Mk 7:2430, FRIDAY, Feb 13: Gn 3:1-8, Mk 7:31-37, SATURDAY, Feb 14:
Gn 3:9-24, Mk 8:1-10
Sunday, Feb. 15, readings for Holy Mass: Worship hymnal begins
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REGISTRATION FOR SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Where Catholic Education meets
academic excellence!
Sacred Heart School teaches Roman Catholic
Doctrine, provides academic excellence, and builds a Christian
community that instills morals, ethics, and the values found in
the Gospels of Jesus Christ.
Sacred Heart is Accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools.
Registration for all students, including new and transfer
students, entering Sacred Heart School for the 2015-2016
school year will begin on January 26, 2015 and end on
February 25, 2015.
Families may download their packets on the Sacred Heart
School website (www.shsvp.com). Packets will be available in
the Elementary or High School offices for parents not having
internet access.
Sacred Heart School is a Roman Catholic school operating
within the Diocese of Lafayette. Sacred Heart School does not
discriminate on the basis of religion, race, sex, or national origin.
If you should have any questions, please call the Development
Office at (337) 363-8050 or email at shsdevelopment@shsvp.
com