Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Thomas Voorhies

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1 Please join us for the Way of the Cross on Fridays during Lent starting at 5:30p.m. in church. Returned to Christ through death, our prayers and sincere condolences are offered to the families of: Jimmie Ardoin, Quinten Fontenot, and Pearl Johnson Easter Flowers *Final Date to submit names & donations: Friday, March 18th We are accepting donations for Easter Flowers. Please place an envelope labeled Easter Flowers along with your donation and list in whose memory you are donating the flowers. You may either place the envelope in the collection basket at church or bring them to the rectory. Thank you for your donation! Lenten Penance Service: Tuesday, March 22nd at 7:00pm in church. Welcome into our Catholic family by the Sacrament of Baptism: Luke Allen LaHaye, son of David & Sunny LaHaye Austyn Layne Fontenot, son of Aubree Layne Fontenot Senior Class Bake Sale Sacred Heart s senior class will be having a bake sale this weekend after Saturday s 4:00pm Mass and after Sunday s 10:00am Mass. Fundraiser will benefit the Dreams Come True organization. Please support our students! FROM THE PASTOR Dear parishioners, The good news is that the Bishop s installation ceremony has been moved up to Friday, April 15th tax day! Maybe they will read the gospel which says, Give to Caesar what is Caesar s, and give to God what is God s. On Tuesday at 5:30pm I will be giving a tour of the church artwork. All are welcome to attend. Only for this Saturday, March 19th since it is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the 8:00a.m. Mass will be at St. Joseph Church on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. I hope all of you regular Saturday morning Mass attendees come. There will be a St. Joseph s table afterwards in their hall. Not this Tuesday but the next, March 22nd we will have a communal Penance service in church at 7:00pm with a number of priest available. We are hoping for some big fish. If anyone would like to be a reader or extraordinary lay minister of Holy Communion in church please give me a call. It is time to start thinking about what exactly we want to do for the interior of the restoration of the Church. Please speak to a member of the Parish Advisory Council or me. Members are: Eva Guillory, Chairperson, Kathy Coldiron, Jessica Fontenot, Paul Fontenot, Tanya Guillory, Leah Hollier, Perry Meche, Sheila Miller, Ursula Miller, and Lydia Trahan. Our Trustees, Jeanor Fontenot and Chris Stromer, are exofficio members. So please talk to any one of them listed above or myself. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Thomas Voorhies Fr. Tom s Joke of the Week When Sister Marlena entered the Monastery of Silence, the Abbess said, Sister, you have taken a vow of silence. You are welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak unless I direct you to do so. Five years later, the Abbess said to her, Sister Marlena, you have been here for five years, you can speak two words. The nun looked at her superior and said, Hard bed. I m sorry to hear about that, the Abbess said, We will get you a better bed. After another five years, the Abbess called Sister Marlena into her office. You may say another two words, Sister. Cold food, said the nun. The Abbess assured Sister Marlena that the food would be hotter in the future. On her 15th anniversary at the monastery, Sister Marlena was again told by the Abbess, You may say another two words today, Sister. I quit, said Sister Marlena. It s probably for the best, sighed the Abbess. You ve done nothing but complain since you got here.

2 ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 19 & 20 MARCH Sat., 4 p.m. (BC) Jace Marcantel Sat., 4 p.m. Rivers Lanclos Sun., 7 a.m. Laura Manuel Sun., 10 a.m. Gabe Fontenot, Vic Parks, Chase Bordelon, CJ Dupre Sun., 5 p.m. Sam Walker READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 19 & 20 MARCH Sat., 4 p.m. (BC) Don Marcantel Sat., 4 p.m. Jim Soileau Sun., 7 a.m. Harold Stromer Sun., 10 a.m. Mitch Fontenot Sun., 5 p.m. Rebecca Rhodes EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WEEKEND OF 19 & 20 MARCH Sat., 4 p.m. (BC) Edna Soileau Sat., 4 p.m. Joel Guillory & Barbara Vidrine Sun., 7 a.m. Perry & Bonnie Meche Sun., 10 a.m. Liz Lafleur & Pierre Vidrine Sun., 5 p.m. Tony Marks & Yvette Buller ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH Mon. March 14, 6:30 a.m Laura Manuel Tues. March 15, 6:30 a.m. Wed. March 16, 6:30 a.m. Thur. March 17, 6:30 a.m. Nick Bellow THIRD THURSDAY, 5:30p.m. Gabe Fontenot Fri. March 18, 6:30 a.m. Religious Ramblers April 22-25, 2016 Spring Pilgrimage to EWTN and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Alabama. Enjoy a full slate of events as well as being the audience for the live taping of the Jim and Joy Show. For more information, call Bonnie Wyble at (337) or (337) Catholic Reading: We have several resources available for you to take advantage of concerning our Catholic Faith. One literature rack contains pamphlets on some of the key doctrines, dogmas, and views of the Church on issues. The other is through Light House Publications and contains materials for reading as well as audio CD. Please take time to look over these items. They are located at the south exit of the church beneath the organ/choir gallery. **If anyone would like to get a particular item or topic, please write it on a piece of paper and put it in the money slot on the kiosk. Thank you! Walk With Christ 2016 March 25th ~ Good Friday Please join us in the annual Walk With Christ. This is an annual walk through Ville Platte to commemorate the passion and crucifixion of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This year the walk will begin at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Martin Luther King Dr. at 1:00pm. Buses will begin picking up people at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church parking lot at 11:30am to be dropped off at St. Joseph s Church. We should complete the walk at 3:00pm at Sacred Heart Church and conclude with Good Friday services after a brief break. Back to Basics Lecture Monday, March 14th at 5:30pm OLQAS Family Life Center Join us for our next Back to Basics lecture, as Deacon Reggie Bollich explains the role that archeology plays in uncovering Biblical places and offering clues to ancient Jewish life and customs. Deacon Bollich has worked in Israel, helping to excavate the city of Bethsaida, the fishing village where Peter lived and where Jesus has a base for his ministry. Everyone is invited! STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES (6 MARCH TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME) SACRED HEART $ 7, BUILDING & MAINTENANCE $ 1, CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES $ 1, TOTAL $ 10, BELAIRE COVE $ BUILDING & MAINTENANCE CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES $ $ TOTAL $ THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL. Advertiser of the Week Please do not forget! Our advertisers make this bulletin possible at no charge to the parish. Please call on them when you have need of their services. Thank You!

3 INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH: Universal:That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments. Evangelization: That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church. PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, March 13: Rev. Michael Sucharski, SVD; Monday, March 14: Rev. Jared Suire; Tuesday, March 15: Rev, Brian Taylor; Wednesday, March 16: Rev. Joseph Tetlow, SJ; Thursday, March 17: Rev. Alphonse Thainese; Friday, March 18: Rev. Mark Thibodeaux, SJ; Saturday, March 19: Rev. Paul Thibodeaux; Sunday, March 20: Rev. Jude Thierry 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. St. Joseph Church Spring Pie Sale Saturday, April 2nd 11:00am 4:00pm Large Pies: $ Small Pies: $2.00 Peach, Blackberry, & Sweet Potato Pie! Call to place orders: Carrie Deville or Sister Rita *Attention Parishioners! On Saturday, March 19th the 8:00am Saturday morning Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church for the Solemnity of St. Joseph. (1107 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) NECROLOGY: Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Sunday, March 13: Msgr. Harry E. Benefiel (+2011); Thursday, March 17: Rev. Albert J. Boumans (+2005); Friday, March 18: Rev. Guido Nuemberger (+1959); Rev. Eugene Joseph A. Senneville (+2006); Sunday, March 20: Rev. J.A. Maltrait (+1937) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, March 14: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, or 13:41c-62; Jn 8:12-20 (second choice) Tuesday, March 15: Nm 21:4-9; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday, March 16: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday, March 17: Gn 17:3-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday, March 18: Jer 20:7, Saturday, March 19: 2 Sam 7:4-5a, 12-14a,16; Rom 4:13,16-18, 22; Mt 1:16,18-21,24a; Sunday, March 13: reading for Holy Mass: Worship hymnal page 1041 A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT 5th Sunday of Lent, March 13th : Strong words come from Saint Paul in today s second reading. He reveals in no uncertain terms that life in Christ is our goal. Everything else, he maintains, is rubbish. Junk. Trash. Garbage. Is that true? Is everything else rubbish compared to deepening our relationship with the Lord? What about putting recreational activities ahead of attending Mass? Or preferring uninterrupted hours playing the latest video games or watching TV to spending time in a Bible study group, choir practice or serving in a soup kitchen? Or keeping late hours at work over sharing the gospel with friends and neighbors? To what extent do we exercise stewardship over our relationship with Christ? A STEWARDSHIP PRAYER For March Lord Jesus Christ, It is a great grace to be with you during this Lenten season, but how often have we spent our days neglecting the spiritual fruits we are offered? How often do we go without paying any attention to the need for penance, fasting, almsgiving or prayer in our lives? And if we miss these Lenten opportunities, how can we truly celebrate Easter? How can we rejoice in your resurrection if we do not in some way participate in your death? Help us become better stewards of this gift of the Lenten season. Teach us how to die to our own failings, weaknesses and neglect. Show us how to turn from our resentments, anger and impatience. Liberate us from our conceit, selfcenteredness and greed. Break through the barriers we have erected around ourselves and open our hearts to your mercy, compassion and forgiveness. May we use each day as an opportunity to grow closer to you, unite with you in both your death and resurrection, and thus become reflections of your love. Amen!

4 Want to grow in holiness, but don t have time? Join us for 33 Days to Morning Glory, a 6-week program & learn the quickest, surest, easiest way to sainthood! With the book 33 Days to Morning Glory and the accompanying group-retreat materials, consisting of large & small group sessions and DVD lessons by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, and a Retreat Companion for each participant, this program leads us to formally entrust ourselves to Mary, the way Christ did at the Annunciation and as He willed for us at the foot of the cross. We will meet for six weeks to learn about consecration to Jesus through Mary from four of the Marian greats: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa, and Blessed John Paul II. This is a great opportunity during the Year of Mercy! LOCATION, DATES, & TIME Family Life Center 1220 West Dardeau, Ville Platte, LA April 7 - May 13 Thursdays 6:15 pm 7:30 pm COST Complete set of materials: $30.00 If you own your own book, Workbook is $ Registration Form Name Address City State Zip Phone Payment Information Check payable to: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mail to: 708 East Main Street, Ville Platte, LA Have Questions? Please contact the Sacred Heart Office at ( ) *Registration Due (March 23, 2016). No Registration taken at the door since materials must be ordered in advance. *

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6 SATURDAY, 12 March p.m. BC: Janet Deville; Geneva & Will, Placide & Hermine Lejeune; Bob Lord; William Gearheard Sr; Linda Renfroe Kimball; Claude, Ronald, Frenrick & Wade Fontenot 4 p.m.: William Sr., Adam, Ross, & Matthew Guillory; Huey Foret, Alex Demoruelle (Birthday) Rose Demoruelle, Curtis, Inez, C.L. & Ursula Attaway, Thomas & Mary Reed; Jackie Fontenot (Birthday), Urel Fontenot & deceased family; Deceased family of Lake Lafleur; Edna & Verby Pitre, Bonnie & John Fred Fontenot Jr., Fred Sr.; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Soileau, Phillip Keith Fontenot, Mr. & Mrs. Clinton Fontenot, Ellsie Reppert, Sylvan Soileau, Vernell Soileau SUNDAY, 13 March a.m.: Jessie & Rogers Brown, David Sebastein, Adam Corona, Emily & George Catoire 10 a.m.: Orise P.Z. & Adele Fontenot; Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Meris Dupre, Andree LeBas, AG Dayries Family; Rynell Fontenot, Christine Morales, Huey Fontenot; Ammel Fontenot (Birthday); Jackie Fontenot (Birthday); Heather Trahan (Birthday); Gloria Ardoin; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Fontenot & family, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Prejean & family, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Guillory & family, Fallen away Catholics, Keith Ortego; Mercedese & Harrison Lafleur, Hattie & Arville Lafleur, Edveez & Orterre Thompson, Hermosa Lafleur 5 p.m.: FOR PARISHIONERS MONDAY, 14 March :30 a.m.: Willard Fontenot, Herbert, Emelda, Durline, Gail, Kenneth; Gloria Ardoin TUESDAY, 15 March :30 a.m.: Group Intention WEDNESDAY, 16 March :30 a.m.: Joyce Miller (Birthday); Percy David THURSDAY, 17 March :30 a.m. : Group Intention FRIDAY, 18 March :30 a.m.: Fr. Joshua Guillory; Jeanette & Paula Bordelon, Alvin Bordelon Family SATURDAY, 19 March a.m.: Harvey LeBas Family, Andree LeBas Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration with Benediction On Holy Thursday, the night that Our Lord gave us His Body and Blood, he asked his disciples to spend one hour with him in prayer. Sacred Heart Church has a Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition and Solemn Benediction on the third Thursday of each month. The next Holy Hour falls on Thursday, March 17th from 5:30p.m. - 6:30p.m. All are invited to attend! Sacred Heart s Easter Tiduum Schedule: Holy Thursday, March 24th: The Mass of the Lord s Supper is at 7:00pm followed by adoration in the Junior- High School chapel. Good Friday, March 25th: Walk With Christ; The Way of the Cross will begin at 1:00p.m. starting at St. Joseph s Church and ending at Sacred Heart Church, where we will have the Good Friday services around 3:00p.m. A bus will be transporting people from the Sacred Heart parking lot to St. Joseph s beginning at 11:30a.m. Holy Saturday, March 26th: Easter Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Church at 8:00p.m. Easter Sunday, March 27th Mass Times: Sacred Heart Church ~ 7:00a.m. & 10:00a.m. Belaire Cove Chapel ~ 8:30a.m. St. Joseph s Church ~ 8:30a.m. PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: J.L. Guillory, Clinton Charlie, Josie Guillory, Dutton Wall, Joy Smith, Charles Fontenot, James Briley, Kevin Couillon, and Cole Anthony Fontenot (son of Chris & Cheryl Fontenot)