Prayer Partners Needed: There are many Holy Hours with only 1 adorer. A prayer partner for these adorers would enable them to depend on each other and allow more flexibility with their schedule. ADORATION CHAPEL The Perpetual (24 hours) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is available to us at Mercy Regional Hospital Chapel. If you are interested in becoming a regularly scheduled adorer or a substitute adorer, please phone 337-363-4533 for more information. As Bishop Fulton J. Sheen called it The Hour of Power! Fr. Tom s Joke of the Week A Catholic woman was sitting at a stoplight this morning. The driver in front of her was yapping on his cell phone and even though the light went green he didn t move. The light turned red again. The woman wasn t happy and began cursing up a storm and pounding on her horn. Suddenly there was a cop, gun drawn, tapping on her window. Very quickly the woman found herself in a holding cell downtown. After about two hours, the same cop came in and told her she was free to go. I knew it, she said smugly. I knew you couldn t arrest me just for yelling in my own car. You haven t heard the last of this. The cop replied, I didn t arrest you for shouting in your car, lady. I was behind you at the light and saw you screaming and beating your steering wheel and honking your horn and then I noticed the What would Jesus do? bumper sticker and decided you must have stolen the car. FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today is Good Shepherd Sunday as well as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Jesus says, I am the Good Shepherd, and I am the gate for the sheep. We should be attuned to the Good Shepherd s voice through daily prayer and follow Him. Let us pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life especially from our parish. There are two we can halfway claim through their mother. Rene Pellessier will be ordained a priest on my anniversary this June 10th and his brother, Stephen, will be ordained a deacon on May 27th. Their mother is Beth Lavergne who is from Sacred Heart Parish. Her mother was a Sylvester and therefore related to Fr. Joseph Lafleur. Rene was excited to hear we have his chalice because not only is he related to him but he will be a military chaplain. The interesting thing is that Rene, Stephen and their parents live two streets away from where my brother and I grew up. So that s two sets of brothers within two streets of each other all belonging to St. Mary Church. Then both my brother and I have served in their mother s home parish, Sacred Heart. Please keep them and all our seminarians in your prayers. This is commitment weekend for our Capital Campaign. We are up to 107% of our goal so now we keep 50% of monies collected beyond our goal. This weekend we are asking everyone to sign a card even if you have already pledged. So every family in church this weekend will be signing a card. Some will check a box that says I have already pledged, others will have a chance to pledge for the first time. Let s see how high we can go! If we collect enough money from the Capital Campaign we may not have to borrow money to pay for the interior church renovation. On Monday night I will be speaking at the Family Life Center at 5:30pm regarding the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima 100 years ago. Try to come if you can. Then on Saturday, May 13th, the exact 100th Anniversary of the first Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, we will have a special rosary after the 8:00am Mass in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in our Church. Before the Saturday Mass they will only pray a chaplet of Divine Mercy, so the rosary will be saved for after the 8:00am Mass. We will also have a consecration to Our Lady of Fatima at that time. Please come and honor her! I am very happy to announce the leadership team for the 1st Women s ACTS Retreat September 28th October 1st. This is the mission leadership from St. Anthony of Padua Church: Sarah Moser Fruge, director; Dana Landry, co-director; Aimee Summerlin, co-director; and Michele Lejeune, spiritual companion. Please keep them and the whole team in your prayers. I am also happy to announce the leadership for the 2nd Men s ACTS Retreat, November 30th December 3rd: Tad Richard, director; Junior Bergeron, co-director; and our very own Brad Fontenot, co-director. Please keep them all in your prayers. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Thomas Voorhies
Altar Servers for the Weekend of 13 & 14 May Sat., 4:00 p.m.(bc) Jace Marcantel Sat., 4:00 p.m. Thomas Irby & Eli James Fontenot Sun., 7:00 a.m. Need Altar Server Sun., 10:00 a.m. Tre & Dreu Fontenot, Dane Lejeune Sun., 5:00 p.m. Sam Hollier, John Michael Fontenot Readers for the Weekend of 13 & 14 May Sat., 4:00 p.m.(bc) Albert & Keitha Lejeune Sat., 4:00 p.m. Monique Irby Sun., 7:00 a.m. Harold Stromer Sun., 10:00 a.m. Mitch Fontenot Sun., 5:00 p.m. Shirlene Fruge Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Weekend of 13 & 14 May Sat., 4:00 p.m. (BC) Faye Lafleur Sat., 4:00 p.m. Leonard & Brenda Ardoin Sun., 7:00 a.m. Winston Lafleur & Suzanne Estilette Sun., 10:00 a.m. Elena DeRouen & June Hamlin Sun., 5:00 p.m. Wayne Fruge & Greg Hollier Altar Servers for the week of May 8-12 Mon., May 8, 6:30 a.m.: Tues., May 9, 6:30 a.m.: Wed., May 10, 6:30 a.m.: Thur. May 11, 6:30 a.m.: Nick & Abigail Bellow Fri., May 12, 6:30 a.m.: HOLY HOUR, 5:30pm: Seth Menard Fri., May 5, 6:30 a.m.: PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Fr. Gene Tremie, Deacon Ray Gibson Jr., Dale Guillory, Mitch Attales, Henrietta Deshotels, Christine P Soileau, Anita B Fontenot, James Briley, Karen Vidrine, Ryan Sparks, Ryan Sparks, Daniel Sparks, Sybil Vidrine, Patricia Welsh, Beverly Burnham, Paul Reavill, Kenneth Vidrine, David Denney, Lorraine Latour, Annette Cary, Beverly Burnham, Mary Soileau, David Stelly, Ella Grace Soileau, Megan Deshotel INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY: That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace. Back- to- Basics: Monday, May 8 at 5:30pm At OLQAS Family Life Center Guest Speaker: Fr. Tom Voorhies With the 100th anniversary of the Fatima Apparitions coming in May, Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church will be offering a Back-to-Basics lecture by Fr. Tom Voorhies on the topic. He will examine the history of the apparitions, the Three Secrets of Fatima, and the relevance of apparitions for us today. Everyone is invited to attend. STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES 30 APRIL 2017 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER SACRED HEART $ 5,472.77 BELAIRE COVE CHAPEL $ 434.00 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!
PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, May 7: Rev. Jerome Ledoux, SVD; Monday, May 8: Rev. Mark Ledoux; Tuesday, May 9: Rev. Austin Leger; Wednesday, May 10: Rev. Lambert Lein, SVD Thursday, May 11: Rev. Roland Lesseps, SJ; Friday, May 12: Rev. James Liprie, OSB; Saturday, May 13: Rev. Albert Louapre, SJ; Sunday, May 14: Rev. Bert Mead, SJ 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. NECROLOGY: Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Sunday, May 7: Msgr. A. Benedict Colliard (+1950), Deacon John Thibodeaux (+2012) READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, May 8: Acts 11:1-18; Jn 10:11-18; Tuesday, May 9: Acts 11:19-26; Jn 10:22-30; Wednesday, May 10: Acts 12:24-13:5a; Jn 12:44-50; Thursday, May 11: Acts 13:13-25; Jn 13:16-20 Friday, May 12: Acts 13:26-33; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday, May 13: Acts 13:44-52; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday, May 14 reading for Holy Mass: Worship Hymnal page 1088 Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Saturday, May 13th at 8:30am May 13th is the exact 100th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. In honor of this, we will have a special rosary after the 8:00am Mass Saturday morning, May 13th. It will be said inside of church in front of Our Lady of Fatima Statue. + School News+ + Roses For Mothers Buy your Mom a rose on Mother s Day! The Sacred Heart FBLA students will be selling roses after the masses on May 13th and May 14th to help defray the cost of attending the FBLA National Conference in June. Long Stem Roses ~ $5.00 each. Thank you for supporting our students! + DERIDDER RODEO RESULTS Remey Parrott: 2nd Steer Wrestling & 3rd Team Roping Gavin Soileau: 4th Steer Wrestling Brad Hesnor: 5th Steer Wrestling & 8th Calf Roping + GOLF TEAM Congratulations to our Golf Team, who qualified for the state tournament. The last time Sacred Heart qualified was in 1998. The tournament was held on May 1st & 2nd Lafayette at The Wetlands.
SATURDAY, 6 May 2017 4:00 p.m. B.C.: Anita & Leo, Vernon, Floyd & Roger Dupre; Vernell J. Fontenot (Birthday on April 2nd & 23rd Anniversary on June 2nd) Merle Moreau Fontenot 4:00 p.m.: Gussie, Shane, Rachel, Jessie & Rogers Brown, David Sebastein, Adam Corona, Bill, Emily & George Catoire; Lawrence Do Guillory; Agatha Guillory; Mr. & Mrs. Juan Brignac & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Clifton Soileau & Family; Lucas, Hazel & JL Brignac; Verby Pitre (Birthday) Edna Pitre, Bonnie & John Fred Fontenot Jr. & Fred Sr.; Bobby & Stephanie Stromer; Troy Dupre; Allen Buller (Birthday, L.P. & Olga Ardoin Demourelle; Jack & Joyce Chapman Miller Sunday, 7 May 2017: 7:00 a.m.: Sous in Purgatory; Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Fontenot Sr. & Jr. Kristen Lewis; Bill, Elzia, Etta & LV Thibodeaux; Miles Briley; Mr. & Mrs. Steve Brockin & Kyle; Jubal Wall (8th Anniversary) 10:00 a.m.: Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Dr. JS. Fontenot; Harvey LeBas Family; Irene & Joffre Fusiler, Alexis U., Victoria & Hottel Fontenot; Hilda & Alverd Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Johnson, Nick & Huey B. Fontenot; Special Intention, Prejean & Fontenot Family 5:00 p.m.: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS Monday, 8 May 2017 6:30 a.m.: Jessie & Beulah Fontenot; L.P. & Olga Demoruelle & Jack & Joyce Chapman Miller; Mary Ann & Lane Ardoin Tuesday, 9 May 2017 6:30 a.m.: Ethel Soileau Wednesday, 10 May 2017 6:30 a.m.: Police & Firefighters; Percy David Thursday, 11 May 2017 6:30 a.m.: Rudy Guillory, Therman James, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Firmin & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Elridge Deshotel Friday, 12 May 2017 6:30 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Soileau, Hilda Lafleur, Don Soileau, Steve Coreil, Theo Fontenot; Craig Fontenot, Douglas & Irene Fontenot, Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Trahan, Mr. & Mrs. James Ronald MacDonald; Cavlyn Tate; Intentions of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus & the Immaculate Heart of Mary; Rose & Mark Addey Fontenot SATURDAY, 13 MAY 2017 8:00a.m.: J.H. Vidrine & Family; Paul, Lucy, Izola, Linda, Dorothy
What s Happening Around the Diocese? +Witness to Love is Coming to Lafayette! Thousands of engaged and newly married couples have experienced Witness to Love, and the fruit has been tremendous. Strong and healthy marriages, drastically reduced divorce rates, and involvement in the parish community are the results we are seeing all across the country. Join Mary Rose and Ryan Verret on Saturday, May 6th at Cathedral Center (515 Cathedral Street, Lafayette) from 10:00am-3:30pm to learn more about this renewal of marriage preparation, and see what it can do for your parish. This day is for all clergy and marriage prep mentors. The cost of the day is $175 per person, or per couple, which includes lunch, program materials, online resources, and ongoing formation. Pre-Registration is required. To register, please call Ryan Verret at 337-257-3029, or email: info@witnesstolove.org. + +CONNECTION: TWO-DAY MARRIAGE INTENSIVE Join Dan Jurek as your expert guide on this two day journey as he weaves together two powerful traditions: the science of love and Catholic- Christian faith. This two day intensive will also focus on teaching you the skills and principles to nourish and transform your marriage into an enduring and fulfilling intimate relationship. Join us Friday and Saturday, June 9 & 10 at the Courtyard Marriott in Lafayette. Space is limited so early registration is essential to attend. Cost is $375.00/couple. Call 337-993-1960 or go to www. paxrenewalcenter.com/events for more information +CAMP BRAVE HEARTS Hospice of Acadiana Inc. is holding its annual CAMP BRAVE HEARTS for children who are faced with the challenges of grief on June 23, 2017. Whether or not we are aware of it, grief calls forth a BRAVE HEART in all of us. Being brave means being honest about difficult feelings and being willing to share those feelings with other children who are also grieving. The camp will provide a safe place for Brave Hearts to freely share such difficult feelings through fun activities. Spaces are limited. Call Hospice of Acadiana for more information at 337-232-1234. +SURVIVOR OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP The death of a loved one is never easy and grief is experienced differently for everyone. The Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services and the Office of Marriage and Family Life are forming a support group especially tailored for survivors of suicide. This group will provide a safe place for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to share their struggles, experiences, and pain as they struggle to regain hope and strength. The group will be facilitated by a licensed counselor and is open to all survivors of suicide over the age of 18. The group will meet on two evenings a month. Please call Kelley Chapman at 337 261 5653 for more information or to register. + DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAM The Office of Marriage and Family Life offers a 6-week divorce recovery program for those who have suffered from divorce/separation. Our next series will begin July 9, 2017. Please visit our website, www.diolaf.org/divorcerecovery to register or to find out more information. St. Mary Church in Lafayette now also offers a 6-week divorce recovery program based on The Catholic s Divorce Survival Guide. For further details please contact Trudy Trahan at trudydt@cox.net. +THE CHOICE WINE The Choice Wine is a pathway to authentic marital happiness. Couples will learn how to virtually divorce-proof their marriages, experience the superabundant love and mercy of God and realize a foretaste of Paradise in their marriages and families. For a complete list of parishes participating in The Choice Wine or for more information, please visit http:// thechoicewine.org. +RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND Retrouvaille is a program for troubled marriages. The weekend provides safe setting encouraging couples to learn communication in marriage in a respectful manner. The next scheduled weekend is May 26th 28th. Visit the website for more information and to register www.helpourmarriage.com.