SUNDAY: 18 JUNE: THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST

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! One Sunday morning as he arrived for Mass, the deacon was met in the sacristy by the pastor. Deacon, he said sternly, I ve been told that you went to the ball game last Sunday instead of coming to Mass. SUNDAY: 18 JUNE: THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST Fr. Tom s Joke of the Week That s a lie, said the deacon, and I have the fish at home to prove it! FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ. Having meditated on the other great truths of our faith, we now look at this great mystery of Jesus giving Himself truly Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. Jesus loves us so much that He wants to satisfy our hunger and thirst with His very being. This is the only Sacrament where Jesus is present physically in this way. In response we owe Him our body, blood and soul. Through baptism we are a part of His Mystical Body. We owe Him our love and our everything. St. Paul tells us to examine ourselves before receiving our Lord (1 Cor 11). Therefore if we have mortal sin on our souls we should go to confession first before receiving our Lord. We should also dress properly for Mass and truly give our attention fully to the liturgy, mind and heart. This helps us to be in true communion with our Lord Jesus. Today we start our Masses in the gym. This reminds us that Mass can be celebrated anywhere really. It has been celebrated in foxholes during war, on trains, and mountain tops. The renovation has begun in the church and we hope and pray for a speedy return to a sacred place of great beauty. Please leave the wide sidewalk in front of the high school near the outdoor Sacred Heart statue, Main Street side, clear for the handicapped. Anybody else is welcome to enter through those doors into the Commons area and then turn right towards the gym or you can enter directly through the gym doors. Confessions are still available at their regular times in the high school chapel. Today is also Father s Day. Don t fathers do as Jesus did as they give their body, blood and soul to their family? A communion of love is thus engendered. Thanks to all of our fathers, past and present, who have acted like Jesus. May they all be rewarded for their great sacrifices. Speaking of men, the Man 2 Man Conference will be held on August 19th at Fatima Church in Lafayette. Hope all men can attend. Thanks to all who helped to clear out the church after the 5:00pm Mass on Sunday and after the 6:30am Mass on Monday. Clarence Rivers also thanks you! It was great to see so many people lending a hand and it just goes to show you what great parishioners we have here in Ville Platte! Thanks to all who have contributed to our Centennial Capital Campaign. Sacred Heart, Belaire Cove and St. Joseph have all passed their goal. Thanks to all who have contributed whatever amount. Working together we have accomplished a great feat. A gentle reminder to make your checks out only to Centennial Campaign. You can send them directly to the Diocese with your particular code number and our parish code (Sacred Heart- 589 and Belaire Cove- 590). The Diocese address is 1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette, LA 70502. Seminarian Ben Pitre will be joining us this week for about a month and a half. He is from St. Landry Church in Opelousas, and is studying in Rome at the North American College. He ll be helping out in the office and in liturgies. Please welcome him when you see him. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Thomas Voorhies

Altar Servers for the Weekend of 24 & 25 June: Sat., 4:00 p.m.(bc) Cole Fontenot Sat., 4:00 p.m. Ben Manuel, Ian Coreil Sun., 7:00 a.m. *Need Altar Server* Sun., 10:00 a.m. Tre & Dreu Fontenot Sun., 5:00 p.m. Sam Hollier, John Michael Fontenot Readers for the Weekend of 24 & 25 June: Sat., 4:00 p.m.(bc) Stephanie Wedlock Sat., 4:00 p.m. Patsy Veillon Sun., 7:00 a.m. Harold Stromer Sun., 10:00 a.m. Sun., 5:00 p.m. Shirlene Fruge Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Weekend of 24 & 25 June: Sat., 4:00 p.m. (BC) Sat., 4:00 p.m. Sun., 7:00 a.m. Sun., 10:00 a.m. Sun., 5:00 p.m. Rita Fontenot Leonard & Brenda Ardoin Brenda Fontenot & Barbara Fontenot Elena DeRouen & June Hamlin Wayne Fruge & Greg Hollier Altar Servers for the week of June 19-23 Mon., June 19, 6:30 a.m.: Tues., June 20, 6:30 a.m.: Wed., June 21, 6:30 a.m.: Thur. June 22, 6:30 a.m.: Nick & Abigail Bellow Fri., June 23, 6:30 a.m.: PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Mitch Attales, Henrietta Deshotels, Christine P Soileau, Anita B Fontenot, James Briley, Karen Vidrine, Terry O Connor, Joseph L. Soileau, David Denney, Eloise Meche, Ruth Stanley, Megan Deshotel, Bertha Hebert, Dot Estilette, Kevin Coulon, Larry Buller (Class of 63), Paul Reavill. INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE: That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people. NECROLOGY: Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Monday, June 19: Rev. Charles Zaunbrecher (+1996); Rev. Daniel Schexnayder (+2000) Thursday, June 22: Msgr. Daniel L. Bernard (+1977) Friday, June 23: Rev. Michael Bardy (+1928); Rev. Jean-Baptiste Toussaint (+1977) Sunday, June 25: Deacon Joseph Comeaux (+2013) STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES 11 JUNE 2017 THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SACRED HEART $ 6,114.00 BISHOPS SERVICES APPEAL $ 559.00 TOTAL $ 6,673.00 BELAIRE COVE CHAPEL $ 350.00 BISHOPS SERVICES APPEAL $ 47.00 TOTAL $ 397.00 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, June 18: Rev. Anthony Ostini, SJ Monday, June 19: Rev. Jose Padinjarepeedika, CMI; Tuesday, June 20: Rev. John Paul, SJ Wednesday, June 21: Rev. Donald Pelous Thursday, June 22: Rev. Neil Pettit; Friday, June 23: Rev. Daniel Picard Saturday, June 24: Rev. Mikel Polson Sunday, June 25: Rev. Rubin Primor 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, June 19: 2 Cor 6:1-10; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday, June 20: 2 Cor 8:1-9; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday, June 21: 2 Cor 9:6-11; Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Thursday, June 22: 2 Cor 11:1-11; Mt 6:7-15 Friday, June 23: Dt 7:6-11; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday, June 24: Is 49: 1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66,80 Sunday, June 25 reading for Holy Mass Worship Hymnal page 1142 Religious Ramblers July 11th 13th Visit the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament & EWTN in Hanceville, Alabama. For more information, contact Bonnie Wyble at 945-2267 or bbwyble@bellsouth.net. + We would like to remind our parishioners, if you are sick or physically unable to attend Mass, please contact our office. We can connect you with one of our Homebound Ministers to bring you the Eucharist at home. What s Happening Around the Diocese? +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 divorceproof 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.

SATURDAY, 17, June 2017 4:00 p.m. B.C.: Adam Fontenot, Mr. & Mrs. Alverd Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Lindsey Soileau Sr. & family, Janet Deville, Merle Moreau Fontenot; Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Fontenot, Juanita Sonnier; Allison Gremillion; Laberta Lafluer, Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Fontenot; Sam Matte, Alex Reed; Mark Krasnoff; Mr. & Mrs. WIlbus Reed; Nita & Leo, Vernon, Floyd & Roger Dupre; Harris Dupre, Tommy Fontenot; Fred, Essie & Elwood Fontenot 4:00 p.m.: Roderick J. Fontenot, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson A. Fontenot & family; Jesse Fontenot, Eubert Fontenot, Delma Soileau, Robert L. Jones, Mr. & Mrs. Dominique Reed, Gerald & Lawrence Attales, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Breaux & Roy, Lucas,Hazel & JL Brignac; Lionel & Ollie Ardoin, Mr. & Mrs. Willie Ardoin, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Sylvester & family; Mr. & Mrs. Valentine Ardoin, Mr. & Mrs. Lemar May, Billy Don Rose; Gussie, Shane, Rachel, Jessie and Roger Brown; David Sebastien; Adam Corona; Bill, Emily & George Catoire; Charles, Arise, Tilly Brown; Francis McDaniel; Thomas Trung Nguyen, Joseph Gian Nguyen; Jeanette & Paula Bordelon; Alvin Bordelon Family; Brad, Adrian & Gloria Deen, Ethel Lee Johnson; William Guillory, Lee & Elton Soileau, Cliff Soileau; Mr. & Mrs. George Sebastien, Roy & Jimmy Doucet; Mr. & Mrs. Rayfield Lafleur & Karen; Cliff & Amy Wagley, Nelvin Bruno Fontenot; Troy Dupre, Floyd Dupre; Allen Janice, Levence Richard; Burnel Fuselier, Judy & Howard Deshotel, Orise & Ruby Fontenot; Eddy Beauregard; William, Ross, Matthew & Adam Guillory; Verby & Edna Pitre, Bonnie & John Fred Jr. & Fred sr.; Maurice Deshotel, Morris Vidrine, Jerry Dupre (1st Anniversary) Sunday, 18 June 2017 7:00 a.m.: J.H. Vidrine & family; Gerald Ortego, Mr. & Mrs. Curley Ortego Sr.; Mr. & Mrs. Fabuse Ortego, Howard, Edgar, Euford and Harold Fontenot; Donald Manuel; Miles Briley; Esling Deville; Raoul LaFleur, Angelaus Deville; Felton & Edna Carrier, Winston & Glenda Foret, Samuel Lemoine; Elic Ardoin, Ulysse Bordelon, Coty McDaniel, Harry McDaniel, Dalvin Barron; Pat Derouen, Elby Manuel, Lucille Corley 10:00 a.m.: Herman L. Soileau, Richard E. Grim, Harvey LeBas Family; Rickson P. Lee, Gloria F. Grim; Dr. Gordon Soileau, Ruby F. Rougeau, James G. Lafleur & family; Mr. & Mrs. Ira L. Fontenot & family; Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Soileau, Hilda Lafleur, Theo Fontenot; Steve Coreil, Don Soileau, Keith Perrodin & family; Allen Ortego, John O. Brignac; Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Jimmy Soileau, Ardenia Prejean, Chauncy Pitre, Russell & Dean Manuel, Steve Fontenot & family; Paul Manuel & family, Morel Perrodin & family; Verdie & Cliff Fruge; Ernestine Fontenot & Wallace Fontenot; James Lafleur (Birthday); Ray J. & Eva S. LaFleur, Vernon, Eunice & Marlo Prudhomme; John David Fontenot; Curtis Soileau; Rynell Fontenot, Andrew Sebastien; Ned, Huey& Nick Fontenot; Irene & Joffre Fusilier, Alexis U., Victoria & Hottel Fontenot; C.L. & Ursula Attaway & family; Thomas & Mary Reed & family; C.J. Bergeron; Luna & Muslin Fontenot, Prejean & Fontenot family 5:00 p.m.: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS Monday, 19 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Group Intention Tuesday, 20 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: David Reed (Birthday); Jack & Joyce Chapman Miller Wednesday, 21 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Fr. Taj Glodd (Ordination Anniversary); Jesse Fontenot (Anniversary), Louise, Roy, Regine, Edna, Angela; Percy David Thursday, 22 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: In thanksgiving; Tillman Charlie (15th Anniversary), Adeline Dupre (8th Anniversary); Elma Dupre (8th Anniversary) Friday, 23 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Rudy Guillory, Therman James, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Firmin & family; Mr. & Mrs. Elridge Deshotel; Ewell Ortego; Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Soileau, Hilda Lafleur, Don Soileau, Steve Coreil, Theo Fontenot SATURDAY, 24 June 2017 8:00a.m.: Group Intention

*ATTENTION PARISHIONERS* Church Renovations have begun! + Our weekday morning Masses (6:30am Monday-Friday) will be held in the Sacred Heart High School Chapel. + Our weekend Masses (4:00pm Saturday, 7:00am, 10:00am, 5:00pm Sunday) will be held in the Sacred Heart High School Gym. ~ Parishioners can enter the gym through the 2 gym doors (Trojan Lane side) or through the Commons area (Main Street side). The double doors that open to high school foyer will be locked. However, you will be able to exit through the foyer doors when leaving Mass. ~ For those who are handicapped, there will be reserved parking available in front of the school (Main Street side) near the Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue. You may enter through the Commons area, using the double doors near the outside Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue. + Confessions will be heard at the regular times in the high school chapel. + The Holy Water fountain will be available inside the rectory during office hours. + The Holy Water fountain will be available inside the rectory during office hours.

+ School News+ SHS FOOTBALL CAMP The SHS Football Camp will be held on June 26th-29th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon for any K-8th grade boy. The cost of the camp will be $100.00. For more information, please contact Coach Josh Harper at 337-363-1475. SHS CHEER CAMP The SHS Lil Cheer Camp is scheduled for August 7-9, 2017 from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in the High School gym. The cost is $40 for the first girl (T-shirt included) and $10 for each additional sibling. For more information, please visit the school website at shsvp.com under documents or Renweb.