Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

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1 Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Father John Nambusseril Pastor Floyd Tabor Acolyte PARISH STAFF Rebecca Dardar Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper/Bulletin Editor Carla Montgomery Catechist PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD April 13 th & 14 th 2014 VOLUNTEER SUPPORT Pat Crochet Coordinator of Religious Education Carla McCue, CRE Director of Youth Ministry Pat Crochet/Kirk Trosclair Music Directors Wendy Cohen Youth Ministry Assistant Kimberly Landry, CRE Bulletin Editor/Webmaster/Religious Ed. Assistant Mary Linda Adams, Laura Browning, Mary Ellender, Wenda Lou Lirette, LuLu Martin, Mona Stoufflet, Arlene & Gerald Pitre Groundskeeper Volunteers Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 AM 3:30 PM PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS Laurie Robichaux, President Louise Price, Vice President Megan Mollere, Secretary Kimberly Landry Donna Luke Glynn Martin Carla McCue Harry Pitre Delora Simoneaux Toby Trosclair Mission Statement Sacred Heart is a welcoming community under the protection of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with an ongoing calling to love others, help the needy, keep our lives clean, offer forgiveness and bring others to Him.

2 Meeting with Pastor Baptismal Seminar Baptisms SACRAMENT OF RECONCILATION Saturday 3:45 4:15 PM Sunday 8:15 8:45 AM SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM By Appointment 6:30 PM 2 nd Wednesday of Month 2 nd & 4 th Sunday of the Month Following 9:00 AM Mass SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Couple must contact the church office at least six(6) months before the date of the wedding. HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE SICK Please call the parish office if you or someone in your family needs communion for the sick. HEALING MASS & ADORATION First Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HEALING OF THE SICK Danette Alario, Christopher Alley, Jason Anderson, Dickie Bascle, Vesta Besson, Deanie Bourg, Dennis Bourg, Tawana Bourg, AJ Cavalier, Gene Courteaux, Jodie Crochet, Joseph J. Crochet, Connie Naquin Devault, Bud Ellender, Connie Ellender, Lorriane Eschete, Leland Fabre, Larry Griffin, Sherwin Guidry, Robert Hatch, Greta Hebert, Paris Hilton, Gayle Falgout, Mike Felstic, Tyler Fick, Mindy Folse, Earl Freeman, Shirley Freeman, Todd Freeman, Denise Gernhauser, Braylon Lambert, Roy Laurent, Eldora LeBoeuf, Jason LeBoeuf, Jeannie LeBoeuf, Riley LeBoeuf, Bridget Authement LeBoeuf, Nell Ledet, Amy Lirette, John Lirette, Barney Mazerac, Marie Melancon, Carla Montgomery, Jennie Picou, Penny Picou, Bertha Pitre, Gerald Pitre, Leroy Price, Dot Redmond, Nikkie Reynolds, Clark Robichaux, Kirk Robichaux, Annalee Rodrigue, Hayden Schauffe, Henrietta Simoneaux, Randa Smith, Roy Tabor, Christy Talbot, Gary Thibodaux, Cheryl P. Thornton, Sue & Jerry Trahan, Norma & Gene Trahan, Arlen Vest God, Our Father, Creator and Lord of the universe, you have set the earth on it s foundation and all the elements of nature obey your command. We humbly beseech you to keep us safe from all dangers and calm the storm that threaten us. May we be secure in your loving protection and serve you always with grateful hearts. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon. Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11 Tues. Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, Wed. Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25 Thurs. Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Fri. Is 52:13-53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1-19:42 Sat. Gn 1:1-2:2/26-31a/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, Liturgical Schedule & Mass Intentions Saturday, April 12 4:30 PM MASS - Nemise & Josephine Pinell by A J & Annabelle & Family; Gilbert Sr. & Joyce Talbot by Talbot Family; Miguel Prosperie by Russell Talbot; C J Crochet by Gloria Pellegrin; Dawn Marie Luke (Death Anv.) by Donna, M J, & Jaby; Ricky Marie by A J & Annabelle Cavalier; Margaret Hornsby (Birthday) by Family; Elce Pinell by Gerald & Arlene Pitre Sunday, April 13 9 AM MASS- Whitney J. Authement Jr. by Family; John & Shirley Smith, Andrew & Rosie Bourg, Crochet, Marcel, & Smith Families by David & Randa Smith; Raoul Guidry, Junius, Jennie, Junior & Jane Lapeyrouse by Merle, Melanie, Charlotte & Family; Ricky Marie by Steven & Clara Walker; Levy Clement by Janice Quick; Barbara Clement by Janice Quick; Lucille Robichaux by Ladies Altar Society; Monday, April 14 6 PM MASS Tuesday, April 15 7 PM CHRISM MASS AT ST. FRANCIS Wednesday, April 16-6 PM MASS - Kirby & Emma Gomes by Gloria Pellegrin Thursday, April 17 6:30 PM - MASS OF THE LORD S SUPPER Friday, April 18 3PM - PASSION SERVICE Saturday, April 19 8:00 PM MASS - Rickey Pinell by Mitzi & Family; Rickey Cavalier by Mom, Dad, Sisters & Family; Acklin T-Neg Blanchard by Beulah & Family; Gilbert Sr. & Joyce Talbot by Talbot Family; Miguel Prosperie by Rusty & Angela Talbot; Simoneaux & Bourg Family by Delora & Family; Leonard & Clara Landry, Carolyn Redmond & Elce Pinell by Mike & Sue; Lynn, Emery & Lela Stoufflet, Andrew, Edna & Clyde Pitre by Family; C J Crochet by Gloria Arceneaux & Evelyn; Lawrence J. & Gladys Tregre LeBoeuf by Family; Elce Pinell by Jody & Trudy Hebert Sunday, April 20 9 AM MASS- Chris Towns (Wedding Anv.) by Laura; Junius & Mable Blanchard, Davis & Beatrice Trahan by Beverly & Davis Trahan; John & Shirley Smith, Andrew & Rosie Bourg, Crochet, Marcel & Smith Families by David & Randa Smith; Raoul Guidry, Junius, Jennie, Junior & Jane Lapeyrouse by Merle, Melanie & Charlotte & Family; Ricky Marie by Vincent Jr. & Sally Dagate; Aline LeBoeuf by Breaux Petroleum Products; Levy & Barbara Clement by Janice Quick; Lucille Robichaux by Michael & Linda Gauthier; Glynn Hutchinson by Family & Friends; Tyler Fanguy by Mom & Dad MISSALETTES Missalettes for the month of April in memory of C J Crochet by Butch & Louise Price Sanctuary lamp Sanctuary Lamp for the week of April 13 th 19 th is in memory of C J Crochet by Mr. and Mrs. Cody Pinell

3 All Gifts Make a Difference Although the official commitment weekend for the 2014 Annual Bishop s Appeal has passed, you may still come Together in the Work of the Lord with a financial commitment to assist with the ministries of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The early responses of Sacred Heart parishioners have been very good, for which we are extremely grateful; however, we know that there are still many of you who are yet to make your commitment. Please return your commitment card in the offertory or simply mail it to the diocese in the provided envelope, or you may also visit to make your gift via the internet. If you would like more information about the 2014 Annual Bishop s Appeal, please contact the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development at or visit PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT Envelopes $ Loose $ Total $ Building/Maintenance Fund $ CLEANING ANGELS (April 16 th )Beulah s group (April 23 rd )Gloria P. s group (April 30 th ) Donna R. s group (May 7 th ) Ponnie P. s group MINISTRY NEWS DATES TO REMEMBER JOIN US FOR OUR BOAT BLESSING Saturday, April 26 th at noon Please contact the rectory for more information. CCD/YOUTH PARENT NEWS: UPCOMING CCD CLASSES: April 13 th CCD Registration - We are working on our class list, please turn in your registration forms before the end of April if you have not done so already. YOUTH WALKING WAY OF THE CROSS Good Friday 10 AM Walking Way of the Cross. Any students that would like to participate please contact Carla McCue. Youth will have a Mardi Gras booth for the May 3 rd parade at 6:30 p.m. Contact Carla McCue for more information. Harry & Bertha Pitre would like to thank everyone for their prayers and help. It is greatly appreciated. MINISTRY SCHEDULE 12-Apr 13-Apr 19-Apr 20-Apr Service 4:30 PM 9:00 AM 4:30 PM 9:00 AM Commentator Louise Price Caittie McCue Sally Savoie Megan Mollere Lector Delora Simoneaux Michele Trosclair Volunteer Sherry Neil E1 Blood Left Charles Pitre Kimberly Landry Arlene Pitre Karen Heil E2 Blood Right June Bergeron Kami Trosclair Kay Hebert Laurie Robichaux E3 Body Usher Volunteer Bernard Dupre Ernest Dardar Jasper Redmond Usher Harry Pitre Richard Redmond Volunteer Blaze Belanger Usher Ronald Bourg Glynn Martin Gerald Pitre Michael Gauthier Usher Volunteer Louis Prosperie Charles Pitre Volunteer Altar + Volunteer Jayden Lowery Volunteer Kellsie Clement C1 Volunteer Shea Stewart Volunteer Makenzi Clement C2 Volunteer Sage Verdin Volunteer Macie Ezell A3 Volunteer Kadon Dombroski Volunteer Kirstin Trosclair A4 Volunteer Jadon Dombroski Volunteer Volunteer MC Ernest Dardar Toby Trosclair Volunteer Randa Smith

4 A Message from the Pastor As we enter the Holy Week we need to answer 5 questions : 1) Does Jesus weep over my sinful soul as He wept over Jerusalem at the beginning of His Palm Sunday procession? 2) Am I a barren fig tree? God expects me to produce fruits of holiness, purity, justice, humility, obedience, charity, and forgiveness. Am I a barren fig tree? Or do I continue to produce bitter fruits of impurity, injustice, pride, hatred, jealousy and selfishness? 3) Will Jesus have to cleanse my heart with His whip? Jesus cannot tolerate the desecration of the temple of his Holy Spirit in me by my addiction to uncharitable, unjust and impure thoughts words and deeds; neither does He approve of my business mentality or calculation of loss and gain in my relationship with God, my heavenly Father. 4) Do I welcome Jesus into my heart? Am I ready to surrender my life to Him during this Holy Week and welcome Him into all areas of my life as my Lord and Savior? Let the palms remind us that Christ is our King and the true answer to our quest for happiness and meaning in life. 5) Are we like the humble donkey that carried Jesus, carrying Jesus universal love, unconditional forgiveness and sacrificial service to our families, places of work and communities by the way we live our lives? Holy Thursday: On Holy Thursday, we celebrate three anniversaries: 1) the anniversary of the first Holy Mass, 2) the anniversary of the institution of ministerial priesthood in order to perpetuate the Holy Mass, convey God s forgiveness to repentant sinners and preach the Good News of Salvation, 3) the anniversary of the promulgation of Jesus new commandment of love: Love one another as I have loved you. Good Friday: Jesus' announcement, "It is finished" is clear and simple. Jesus had completed His task. The purpose for which He had come to earth as a human had been fulfilled. He came so that you and I can have forgiveness and salvation. He came to give us the victory. He came to ensure that we would enter his kingdom and live forever. Let us pray: Loving God, what You have done for us in Jesus death on the cross is far more than we deserve. His death has made us friends with You again. His death has given us forgiveness and the hope of life forever. Everything is complete. Please, Lord, enable us to welcome our crosses, as Jesus did, for the atonement of our sins and those of others, and let us experience that Love and share Him with others. We thank you Jesus from the bottom of our hearts. Amen --Father John 150 th Celebration of Sacred Heart of Jesus Montegut November 30 th 10 AM Mass Celebration followed by a reception at the Montegut Gym Please save the date and make plans to join us. Help us spread the word --- notify any parishioners that may have moved away to come back and join us on this special day! Get In Touch with Sacred Heart of Jesus Montegut Online: : S Heart Montegut Prayer line: Team Captains: Kimberly Landry ( ) and LuLu Martin (985) Contact one of the team captains above with the name(s) of the person in need of prayer. Names are kept confidential amongst Prayer Line Team Members. Team Captains will call Prayer Line Group Team members and the prayer chain will begin.

5 2014 HOLY WEEK INFORMATION RICE BOWLS Rice bowls should be returned on Palm Sunday weekend April 12 th & 13 th. Baskets will be placed in the church for you to place them. PASSION/PALM SUNDAY- April 12 th & April 13 th We are in need of palm branches for the Palm Sunday Celebration. Anyone who can donate palms is asked to deliver them by Friday afternoon, April 11 th, and place them on the ground near the Calvary Scene (not on it). We would ask that you wash and trim the lower portions of the branches so that the parishioners can more easily carry them. Thanks!! EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS All Easter Flower Memorials should be returned to the rectory by Monday, April 14 th to be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin. CHRISM MASS The Chrism Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 15 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis De Sales. This Mass is a spiritual, uplifting celebration at which the holy oils for sacramental use will be consecrated. The Bishop and priests of the diocese will also renew their commitment to ministerial priesthood. The Bishop has asked that parishioners from every parish take part in this celebration. SEDER MEAL Seder Meal will be held on Wednesday, April 16 6:30 pm at the Rectory. The cost is $7.00, children under 12, free. It is a great opportunity to become part of the Lenten experience. It promises to be as great as last year!! This is a cover dish event. HOLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord s Supper will be at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 th. Solemn Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held until 11 pm. All parishioners are asked to come and spend some time with the Lord in prayer and adoration. A signup sheet is located in the vestibule for Adoration. WALKING WAY OF THE CROSS The Walking Way of the Cross will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Good Friday, April 18 th. As we did last year, we will walk throughout the neighborhoods with the wooden cross of Christ praying the stations. Way of the Cross will also be held inside the church for those who are unable to participate in the walking Way of the Cross. When the group returns to the church, we will have egg and tuna salad sandwiches, chips, and drinks for everyone. Anyone who can assist with this expense is asked to place their monetary donation in an envelope and drop it in the collection or by the rectory. We hope everyone tries to participate in this wonderful demonstration of our Catholic Faith. THE LORD S PASSION Services for The Lord s Passion will be held on Good Friday, April 18 3:00 pm. On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian Community and to protect Christianity s holiest places. Please be generous. HOLY SATURDAY Easter Vigil, April 19 8:00 pm. Blessing of fire, water and Easter Candle. Renewal of Baptismal Promises. EASTER SUNDAY Morning Mass, April 20 9:00 am EASTER EGG HUNT An Easter Egg Hunt will be held following the 9:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass. All children are reminded to bring their Easter baskets! EASTER QUOTAS The monies collected from the Easter Masses help to fund education to ministry in the Diocese. Each parish is required to give one week s average collection to assist with this ministry. Sacred Heart s quota is $2, Because this is a normal week s collection, we ask that you give double your normal contribution to cover the parish expenses for Easter week. If we do not meet our quota, we will have to pay the quota out of the parish operating fund. Please be generous as you always are.

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