Building on our Faith - Sacred Heart of Jesus

A Message from the Pastor
New Year’s Mass Schedule
New Year’s is the Feast of the Solemnity of
Mary, the Mother of God.
With this Feast being on Saturday this year,
the “obligation” to attend is deferred to Sunday.
FEAST OF THE
Friday, New Year’s Eve
Eve--No Mass
HOLY FAMILY
“And the Word became Flesh
and lived among us.”
This is not about reflecting upon a "perfect
family," but to ask ourselves how we might be
blessed to reflect upon Joseph, Mary and Jesus,
and ask ourselves what graces they could offer
us. And, this allows us a bit more time to reflect
upon the Christmas story, including the everyday
reality that was part of their lives as family - the
patience, give and take, the self-sacrifice and the
love that was a part of their family human interaction together. That can include all the growing up years of Jesus' life, what their village was
like and what ways they spoke with each other,
as well as what difficulties they might have experienced.
We can imagine what Jesus learned from both
Mary and Joseph that prepared him for his life as
our Savior. Finally, we can imagine the death of
Joseph and the life of Mary and Jesus after his
death.
Let’s remember, too, that Christmas is a “season”
and not just a day. Since the days before Christmas were so busy for most of us, perhaps we can
use these “Christmas days” to enter more deeply
into the meaning of this whole season and thank
God for His precious gift.
A Call to Sacrificial Giving
Building on our Faith
Saturday, New Year’s Day 9:00 AM
Regular Saturday Anticipated Mass 5:00PM
Regular Sunday Schedule
Schedule—
—January 2
Thank You!
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Our gratitude to all of you who made “end of year”
gifts and contributions to Sacred Heart.
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped decorate our
beautiful Church for the Christmas season
Thank you to all the ministers, choirs, and helpers
with our liturgies during these holy days.
Thanks for all the Christmas wishes and gifts offered
to Fr.Louie, Fr. Edward and all of our staff.
“John Angotti” at St. Cecilia
St. Cecilia is pleased to welcome again, Christian singer
and songwriter and evangelist—John Angotti. He will
visit the school and share his message with our students
on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at the 8:30AM Mass.
There will be a 9:30-10AM session for grades 5-8th, then
another session for grades PreK-4th from 10:0010:30AM. All are welcome!
Gift from Fr. Jammes Estate
A former pastor of Sacred Heart and priest of our Diocese, Fr. Jean-Marie Jammes, native of France, has left in
his estate a donation to Sacred Heart Church. Last year
we received a $10,000 gift. This year we received a second and final gift from the estate in the amount of
$9,500. This gift has been reserved to the Sacred Heart
Building & Maintenance Account. Please, kindly remember Fr. Jammes in your masses and prayers, especially in this holiday season of giving.
T h r o u gh S t e wa r d sh i p
Offertory will be recorded in next week’s bulletin
because of the early submission date this week.
Second collection next weekend:
Building & Maintenance Fund
Thank you for your continued generosity & support!
Advertiser of the Week
Meche’s Donut King
219 St. Navairre Ste. 1, Broussard
839-06110
YOUTH GROUP
CCD NEWS!
January Youth Group Schedule
January CCD Schedule
Jan. 8-Community Outreach
Jan. 9-High School Youth Meeting
Jan. 15-Ice Skating-Hockeyplex, meet at SCS Gym at
6:30PM returning around 10PM.
Jan. 26-2011 Stuebenville Meeting 6:00-6:30PM
2011 Mission Trip Informational Meeting6:30-7PM in the PLC
All Youth meetings are held in the PLC
from 7-8:30PM
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Elementary Mon. Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31
Tues. Jan. 4, 11, 25
First Penance Service on January 15th at 10AM.
No classes on Jan. 17-18th MLK Holiday.
Jr. High School 7th & 8th grade Mon. Jan. 3, 24
High (9th & 10th) Jan. 10
Confirmation Sun. Jan. 16, 23, 30
Onto Eternal Rest
We are grateful to these families for lighting our
Advent Wreath at Mass last weekend:
5PM Mass– Brad & Natalie Thibodeaux
7AM Mass– Voorhies & Betty Short
9AM Mass– Mathew & Christy Crovetto & Family
11AM Mass– Kenneth & Marsha Granger & Family
6PM Mass– Brandon & Lacey Albert and Family
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Aimee’ Miller
Please remember the family in your prayers.
SCS News and Information!
We Need Your Help!
Camelot Nursing Home.... Each Thursday parishioners
from Sacred Heart minister at Camelot. We need additional
assistance in helping people using wheelchairs get to the
Mass or Communion Service. Consider taking an hour
9:30-10:30AM on Thursday’s to help in this ministry. Contact the church office for more information 837-1864.
SCS REGISTRATION FOR 2011-2012 IN LIBRARY
CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY!
If your last name begins with: A-H: Jan. 10, 7am-2pm
I-Z: Jan. 11, 7am-2pm, All alpha -Jan. 11, 5-7pm /Jan. 12, 10am - 2pm
St. Cecilia School is collecting Box Tops for Education.
The school gets cash back from General Mills for turning
in the labels. Please bring them to the school office.
SCS Building Project Updates
Baptism Seminar
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aptism Seminars are normally held the first Sunday
of every odd month. The next seminar is Sunday,
Jan. 2, 2011 at 1:30 PM in the Parish Life Center. Attendance at a class is necessary before the baptism of
your child. If you’ve attended for a previous child, it’s
not necessary to attend again. Pre-registration is required.
Please call Susan Klingman at the Church Office to register.
Through the Waters of Baptism We Welcome
Oliver Joseph Carter
Ephram James Hoffpauir
Addison Claire Sonnier
Nearly all roof trusses are in place at this time and most
of the roof will be temporarily waterproofed within the
next week or two. Once the temporary water proofing is
on the roof and the remaining sheathing is installed on
the walls, the building is essentially "blacked in" meaning that some work may begin on the interior. Over the
next month, the permanent roof will be installed and exterior finishes will begin to show up. The project remains on track for completion near the end of the school
year.
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REE BABYSITTING is available in our Parish
Life Center for the 9AM and 11AM Masses. We
are also looking for more Adult volunteers for the
nursery, if you are willing to give your time/talent
please contact the Church Office at 837-1864.
Theresians Group
Theresians is a global ministry founded in the Catholic
tradition. All women who desire to grow spiritually
within a Christian community are welcome. Theresians
pledge support by prayerfully nurturing, affirming and
empowering one another to become the women God intends them to be. Currently, there is a community in formation that meets the first Wednesday of the month beginning at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to attend the next
meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2011. For
more information email [email protected]
or contact Dianne LeBlanc (337)267-2284 or Tanya
Greenwald (337)257-5800.
2011 Regional Conferences of Acadiana
Dates are set for the four "2011 Regional Conferences of
Acadiana" sponsored by the North, Central, South and
West Regions of the Diocese of Lafayette. These Conferences, held every other year, will feature local and national
speakers. Catechist certification and religion hours will be
offered. All are welcome and encouraged to attend any or
all 4 of the Conferences. Registration brochures will be
available in January 2011. Dates and locations are: North
Region Conference - Saturday, February 12, at St. Anthony of Padua, Eunice (contact Jackie Griffin – 337-8312621); Central Region Conference - Saturday, February 26, at Holy Cross, Lafayette (contact Mary
Bergeron – 337-654-8682); South Region Conference Saturday, March 19, at Sacred Heart of Jesus, New Iberia
(contact Deacon Jerry Bourg – 337-923-4591; and Saturday, April 2, at Vermilion Catholic High School, Abbeville (contact Janeth Harrington – 337-258-0073).
Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass
The Office of Marriage and Family Life
Ministry is again sponsoring the DIOCESAN MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY
MASS to honor couples who have been
married 25, 40, 50, and 60 or more years.
• Our first celebration will recognize those married for
50, and 60 or more years. These couples will be honored on February 27, 2011.
• Our second celebration will recognize those married
for 25 or 40 years. These couples will be honored on
September 11, 2011.
These Masses will be held at Our Lady Queen of Angels
Church, 2125 South Union St., Opelousas, La. at 2PM,
Bishop Michael Jarrell will be the celebrant. A reception
will follow Mass in the Parish Hall. Registration will
close on Jan. 31, 2011. For more information, please call
the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 337-261-5653.
Herod is going to search for the child
to destroy him.” Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
History has been harsh on Herod, and rightly so. He accomplished much but at a tragic cost to others. He ordered the death of his wife, Miriam, and several of his
sons. He did not understand or accept the reason Jesus
came into the world and he sent soldiers to search for the
infant and kill him. Before we join in the condemnation
of Herod we should examine our soul to determine how
well we have fulfilled our responsibility to search for
Jesus so we can imitate him. Have we, in our own
way, failed to understand and accept the real reason Jesus came into the world? Paul offers us a way to
find Jesus and make Him alive in our hearts: “Put on, as
God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another . . . as the Lord has forgiven you, so
must you also do. . . and let the peace of Christ control
your hearts . . . And the word of Christ [will] dwell in
you richly.” Imagine a world in which everyone, including Herod and other powerful leaders, sought out and
imitated Jesus.
2011 Weekly Flower Memorial Donations
Weekly flower memorial donations of $160 for a weekend are now being accepted for 2011. Please call today,
because the weekends fill quickly. We will publish the
memorial name in the church bulletin for that weekend.
If you are interested, please contact the bookkeeper at
837-1864 or email at: [email protected]. We
request a two-week advance notice for this. This will be
for the Ordinary Time when we flowers are used. As you
know, there are no flowers in our church during Advent
and Lent. Special considerations and costs will be made
for the seasons of Christmas and Easter.
Slammin’ Sems vs. Running’ Revs
Seminarians vs. Priests 5th Annual Basketball game on Mon. Jan. 3, 2011 6PM10PM. Doors open at 5PM at the St. Thomas
More High School Gym, Lafayette, LA. Admission is $5 adults (over 18), $1 Children (5-18), free
for children under 5. Jambalaya, soft drinks and more
will be on sale. Come out and support our Sems & Revs!
Daily Readings, Prayers for Priests & Events for the Week
Date
Mon. Dec. 27
Tues. Dec. 28
Wed. Dec. 29 Thu. Dec. 30 Fri. Dec. 31
Sat. Jan. 1
Sun. Jan. 2
Daily
Readings
1 Jn 1:1-4;
Jn 20:1a, 2-8
1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2;
Mt 2:13-18
1 Jn 2:3-11;
k 2:22-35
1 Jn 2:12-17;
Lk 2:36-40
1 Jn 2:18-21;
Jn 1:1-18
Nm 6:22-27; Ps
67; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Is 60:1-6; Ps
72; Eph 3:2-3a,
5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Prayer for
Priests
Fr. Godwin Nzeh,
CMF
Fr. Jude Mary
Oblichina, CMF
Fr. Paul
Oneugbe
Fr. Anthony
Ostini, SJ
Fr. Denis
Osuagwa, CMF
Pope Benedict,
XVI
Bishop Michael
Jarrell
Events
KC Officers
Meeting 6-9PM,
Conf Room
No events
scheduled
No events
scheduled
No events
scheduled
New Years Eve
No Mass
*Happy New
No events
Year
scheduled
Mass at 9AM
*Regular Sunday
5PM Mass
Sacred Heart & Community Information
Why are Mass Vestments Different Colors?
Knights of Columbus # 7557
Violet—Represents Expectation, Purification, or
Penance. This color is used during Lent and Advent.
Advent begins today, November 28, 2010.
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White (or Gold)—Represents Joy and Triumph. This
color is used during Holy Thursday, Easter, and Christmas, as well as for Holy Days and Feast Days throughout the year.
KC Youth Free Throw Contest It’s time
once again for the annual Free Throw Contest open to boys and girls ages 10-14. It
will be held Sat., Jan 8th at Bishop Jarrell
Hall. Registration begins at 8AM.
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Gumbo Fundraiser, Sun. January 9th The cooking
will begin around 4:30AM in the SCS gym kitchen,
serving around 9AM. Hope to see you there!
Red—Represents Royalty, Fire, and Martyrdom. This
color is used on special Feast Days throughout the year.
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Catholic Youth Leadership Award
The KC’s are once again encouraging all High School
Seniors to compete for the Catholic Youth Leadership
Award. The rules are as follows: must be Catholic, a
High School senior, and member of Sacred Heart Parish. Application forms may be picked up at the
Church Office or download them at
http://www.kc7557.com Click on state council, on
bottom of the site and go to the CYLA form. Part
VII-B of the nomination form must be completed by
the Principal, Counsel, or Pastor. Eligibility is required. Cash scholarships are awarded to one boy and
one girl winner. All applications must be turned in
to Rickey Monet or Greg Theriot no later than
January 15, 2011.
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Pro-Life March-January 15th The KC’s will be having their annual Pro-Life March on Sat. Jan 15th,
beginning at 9AM sharp in Church. We will have a
blessing by Fr. Keith. The March will proceed down
Morgan Ave. to Broussard Middle and will return to
the PLC for refreshments. Please bring tasteful signs/
banners to let people know the purpose of our walk.
Green—A sign of Life and Growth which represents
Ordinary Time.
Sacred Heart Parish Council
Mr. Mike Malagarie, President
Mrs. Nancy Trahan
Mr. Ed Hebert
Mrs. Susan Slovacek
Mr. Marty Cannon
Mrs. Karen Puissegur,
Mrs. Patrice Williams, Trustee
Mr. M. P. Dumesnil, Trustee
Mr. George Fontenot, St. Cecilia Rep.
Mrs. Tammy Vannoy, Youth Rep.
Rev. Louis Richard, Pastor
Rev. Edward Duhon, Associate Pastor
Deacon Joseph Trahan, Administrator
Deacon Jeff Trumps, Deacon
Sr. Carmelita Latiolais, SEC, Past. Assoc.
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Proudly Serving Our Country
Prayers for the Sick
Lt. Beau James Armentor, Michael Boudreaux,
S.F.C. Kraig Bowen, Sgt. Mark Castille, Col.
Charlie Chappuis, Cpl. Brandon Charpentier,
Stefan J. Cormier, Kemp David, Capt. Kevin
Dugas, Sgt. Michael Edward Dupius, Staff Sgt.
Joseph Fontenot, Don Froning, James Hughes,
Capt. Anthony Guidry, Lt. Garrett Guidry, SFC David Jacob,
Sgt. Joseph Kenneth Jaubert, III, James & Josie Judice, Sgt.
Schuyler Judice, Trey & Kim Landry, Ryan LeBlanc, SP4 Anthony R. Mangler, Brian Thomas Martin, Tylan Meaux, Bradley Miller, PFC. Brennan Muffoletto, Sean Thomas Olivier,
Sgt. Dennis Pitre, Benjamin Romero, Pvt. John Salassi, Col.
Patrick Augustine Simon, Travis Stutes, Chad Theriot, Sgt.
Joey Thibodeaux, Julie & Michael Tomsik, Joshua Paul Vallot,
Rustin Trahan, Lt. Com. Jason C. Wallace, Yancey & Ginny
Walker, Nicholas Whipple, Brent Williams
We also pray for all those who have died or
have been injured while in the service of our country.
Janet Andrus, Michelle Anthony, Kathleen Boulet Anderson, Janis
C. Bader, Allison Bass, Mae Bertrand, Johnny Billeaud, Merlin
Blanchard, Mitchell Bodoin, Angela Bonin, Irene Bonin, Susan
Boudreaux, Joyce Boulanger, Mike Brouillette, Jane Alice Brown,
Theresa Z. Broussard, Greg Champagne, Marjorie Cormier, Eva
Dell Creduer, Jamie Delcambre, Howard & Kathy Driggers, Genie Dore, Elaine Duchame, Carroll Dupre, Barry Dupuis, Joshua
Ewing, Emma Fruge, Janice Gallet, Ann T. Girouard, Monique
Gunner, Joe Guidry, Sharon Romero Guidry, Walter Guidry, Jr.,
William Guidry, Brayden Hollier, Emma Hollier, Jeanie Huffman,
Edna Landry, Vinton Landry, Brenda LaPorte, Mary Grace
McDermott, Joseph Malice, Marguerite & Mickey Marceaux,
Frank Menard, Richard & Barbara McCrocklin, Alvin Moore,
Richard & Frances Morvant, Willis “Bill” Morvant, Derek Noel,
Garrett Peterson, Madden Richard, Keith Richart, Rubynell
Rogers, Tammy Siffert, David Simmons, Louise Soulier, Johnny
Thibodeaux, Jeanette Trahan, Wayne Walters, Lena Weaver,
Rosalind Wells, Ava Grace Wright
MASS INTENTIONS
Tues. Dec. 28, 8:30AM: Phyllis Chatman-12/27-Birthday, Fred Comeaux, Dawn West, Donald Fruge-Death Anniversary, Marcella
A. Troxclair, Donald Fruge’-11 Yr. Anniversary
Wed. Dec. 29 8:30AM: Annie H. Miller, Cluckey Family, Annie V. Miller, Margaret Ledet
Thurs. Dec. 30, 8:30AM: Monique Vidrine
New Years Day
Sat. Jan 1, 9:00AM: Dayanne Duhon Denning, Marie Dutile, Audrey & Sidney Duhon, Lyra & Wallace Landry, Danny Doucet,
Rosie & Laodice Morvant, Sophie Bernard, Joe Dubois & Louise & Rodolph Benoit, A.D. Broussard, Sr., Paul Morvant Families & Larry ,
Earline Malagarie, Iris Marlean Cluckey, Dee Dirkx, Annie Volpert Miller, Leo, D.D., & Sue Devall, Mark Savoie, Bernard & Bonin Families, Fr. Eugene Knoff & all Priest and Nuns, Rosa Bell, Rhena Menard, Lou Bellot, Eula Bell, Bella LeBlanc, Eunice Bernard & Families,
Louise (Lulu) Girouard, Amanda Girouard, Sr. Anne Caroline Stromer (Carita), Jack & Jacko Tate, David & Cindy Tate, Earline Malagarie,
Lyra & Wallace Landry, Rosie & Laodice Morvant, Sophie Bernard, Danny Doucet, Christi & Roland Hebert
Sat. Jan. 1, 5:00PM: Daniel Boumans
The Epiphany of Our Lord
Sun. Jan 2, 7:00AM: Sacred Heart Church
Sun. Jan 2, 9:00AM: Jack & Jacko Tate, David & Cindy Tate, John Henry Hebert, Walter S. Comeaux & Family, Aimee’Miller,
Mike Muffoletto
Sun. Jan 2, 11:00AM: Raymond Pesson, Monique Meaux
Sun. Jan 2, 6:00PM: Anthony & Rosalie Ditta
Celebrants, Altar Servers, Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers Schedules
Date of Mass
Sat. Jan. 1, 2011
5:00PM
Celebrant
Altar Servers
Fr. Edward Andrea Crouch, Seth, Hanna &
Miles Savell
Lectors
Eucharistic Ministers
A. Dugas
S. Slovacek
C Collet, S Daspit, L Lamparez, G & D
Martin, S Matthieu, J Pitre
Sun. Jan. 2, 2010
7:00 AM
Fr Louie
Christian Brower
Katherine Whitman
Victoria & Matt Andrus
S. Slovacek
P & S Daly, Sr C Latiolais,
M Peterson, H & M Sonnier, R Tynes
Sun. Jan. 2, 2010
9:00 AM
Fr. Louie
Scott Martin, Grant Ray
Shelbi Forbes, Thomas Prejean
A. Dugas
D. Gary
M Bozemann, E & C Carrier,
S Fontenot, S Guillot, E & D Hebert,
T Krogsgard
Sun. Jan. 2, 2010
11:00 AM
Fr. Louie
Olivia & Gabby Miller
Allison Berg, Tristan Romero
L. Fuselier
C. Billeaud
C Hebert, J Migues, RJ & J Pesson,
G & J Ray, S Wimberley
B. Boutte
V. Boutte
B Boutte, S Breaux, R Broussard,
B Decou, A & K Plauche, G Theriot
Sun. Jan. 2, 2010
6:00 PM
Fr. Edward Alex & Zach Gachassin
Andre’ Clay