March 22, 2015 - Sacred Heart Church
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March 22, 2015 - Sacred Heart Church
SUNDAY: 22 MARCH: THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Men’s Retreat Our Lady of The Oaks Retreat House Grand Coteau, La. Thursday March 26 at 6:00 pm - Sunday March 29 at Noon For more information please contact: Steve Buller at 337363-7001 or Leonard Fontenot at 337-363-4345 Cemetery Note: Brick Graves Our cemetery has several old brick graves that are in serious need of maintenance in order to preserve them. We are asking parishioners to contact the parish office at 3632989 if they know who these graves belong to, or if they know a means of contacting the next of kin. Over time, the markers on these graves have become illegible or have been removed. Reminder: During the penitential seasons of Advent and Lent, which prepare us for the feasts to come, we mark that penitential preparation by not exchanging the sign of peace at Masses. NECROLOGY: Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Friday, Mar. 27: Rev. Patrick L. Regan (+1969), Saturday, March 28: Rev. Francis Xavier Bernier (+1960), Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine et lux perpetua luceat eis All young ladies in grades 7, 8 & 9 are invited to join us for fun and refreshments on Sunday, April 12th at 6:15 p.m. in the meeting room at Sacred Heart to learn about a new club: Girls In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.). For questions, please contact Patti at [email protected] INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH: • • Universal: That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person. Evangelization: That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always. COME AND SEE…. St. Joseph Seminary College • St. Benedict, Louisiana PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND VOCATION RETREAT MARCH 27-29, 2015 • WHERE ARE YOU GOING? • IS JESUS ASKING YOU TO BE HIS PRIEST • COME AND SEE HOW TO DISCERN GOD’S WILL FOR OUR LIFE. • NO COST TO YOU. • FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FROM LAFAYETTE. • MEN 16 YEARS AND OLDER. Contact Lafayette Office of Vocations to reserve your spot today! 337-261-5690 visit lafayettevocations.org • email [email protected] Learn the Church’s teaching about the right to life, and find out what you can do to defend it. Watch new episodes of “Defending Life” airing on EWTN at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 11 p.m. on Thursdays. Listen to EWTN Radio Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. You can also stream EWTN online by going to EWTN.com and then clicking on the “television” tab. For show topics for each week visit DefendingLife.TV. Donations for Easter Flowers are now being taken in memory of loved ones. Please use designated envelope provided with envelope system or an envelope labeled “Easter Flowers” with donation and list of names by Monday, March 30. PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE O God, throughout the ages you have called women and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen SUNDAY: 22 MARCH: THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT From the Pastor “My heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1 Mes chers amis, On this 5th Sunday of Lent, the pruning of our senses takes another step as the statues in church are covered in violet. We already find ourselves one week away from the beginning of the most sacred week of the Church’s Liturgical Year - Holy Week. It will begin with Palm Sunday (next Sunday) and then move into the Sacred Triduum - the three days on which the Church most solemnly celebrates the passion, death, and resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, in many places today, a reductionist mindset has set in, leading people to think that the liturgies of Holy Week are too long or not very important anyway. On the contrary, they are essential to our Catholic identity and our spiritual lives. I want to challenge you, if it is at all possible, to attend the liturgies of Holy Week and especially, the Sacred Triduum. On Palm Sunday, we commemorate the entrance of Our Lord into Jerusalem for the final time - to suffer and die for our sins. We recall that many of the people who greeted Him with “Hosanna” are the same ones who later cried out “crucify Him!”. We carry our palms associating ourselves with those who greet Him with joy at one time and betray Him through sin at another time. We recognize that we are one with them whom Jesus loved and died for. On Holy Thursday, we celebrate two of the greatest mysteries of our Faith: the institution of the Sacred Priesthood and the Holy Eucharist. These two gifts of the Lord to His Church are so closely bound that there cannot be one without the other. Without Priests, we do not have access to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass or the Lord’s Sacred Body and Blood in the Holy Eucharist. We show our love for Jesus in the Holy Eucharist by bowing down before Him in adoration. On Good Friday, the Church celebrates the day that Our Lord Jesus died for our sins. There is no Mass celebrated out of respect for His one eternal sacrifice offered to our Father on this day. We gather to celebrate His Passion by listening to His Word, venerating the cross, and receiving Holy Communion. It is a day of prayer and penance. On the evening of Holy Saturday, we gather in darkness and begin the celebration of the “Mother of all Vigils”. This is the Church’s most solemn night of prayer and worship, celebrating the Crucified Son of God who has been raised from the dead! We will hear in God’s Word the history of our salvation. One person will be initiated into Christ and His Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist. All of us will be able to sing the Church’s song of praise once again, taking upon our lips the praise of the angels. Again, I urge you, as Catholics, if possible, to attend the great celebrations of Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum. May Our Lady help us to understand better and look forward to these sacred days that are coming. Dans le Sacré Cœur du Christ, Fr. Vidrine READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, Mar. 23: Dn 13: 1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62, Jn 8:111, TUESDAY, Mar. 24: Nm 21:4-9, Jn 8:21-20, WEDNESDAY, Mar. 25: Is 7:10-14, 8:10, Heb 10:4-10, Lk 1:26-38, THURSDAY, Mar. 26: Gn 17:3-9, Jn 8:51-59, FRIDAY, Mar. 27: Jer 20:1013, Jn 10:31-42, SATURDAY, Mar. 28: Ez 37:21-28, Jn 11:45-56 Sunday, March 29 readings for Holy Mass: Worship hymnal begins on page 1043 PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, Mar. 22: Rev. Donald Hawkins, SJ, Monday, Mar. 23: Rev. John Heaney, SJ, Tuesday, Mar. 24: Rev. David Hebert, Wednesday, Mar. 25: Rev. TJ Hebert, Thursday, Mar. 26: Msgr. Michael Herpin, Friday, Mar. 27: Rev. Matthew Higginbotham, Saturday, Mar. 28: Rev. Godwin Imoru, Sunday, Mar. 29: Bishop Sam Jacobs 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. PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Gail Fontenot, Kristen Smith Fontenot, Rynell B. Fontenot, Mary Foster-Galassow, Deacon Ray “Whistle” Gibson, Joseph Lionel Lafleur, and Louella Laneaux. Returned to Christ through death, our prayers and sincere condolences are offered to the families of: Winnie Deville & William Leo Tate, Jr. STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES SACRED HEART $6,482.62 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES $945.50 TOTAL$7,428.12 BELAIRE COVE $417.00 CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES $61.00 TOTAL $478.00 Advertiser of the Week Please do not forget! Our advertisers make this bulletin possible at no charge to the parish. 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SUNDAY: 22 MARCH: THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 28 MARCH 29 MARCH 4 p.m. (BC) Layton May 4 p.m. (SH) Ben Manuel 7 a.m. Laura Manuel 10 a.m Tre & Dreu Fontenot, Seth Menard, Jami Fontenot, Chase Bordelon 5 p.m. The Bellows READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 28 MARCH - 29 MARCH 4 p.m. (BC) Albert & Keitha LeJeune 4 p.m. (SH) Patsy Veillon 7 a.m. Harold Stromer 10 a.m. Annette Fontenot 5 p.m. Tammy Fontenot Sacred Heart Parish has several devotions that take place each week in church. • the Holy Rosary is prayed each Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. • the Pro-Life Rosary is prayed each Wednesday morning at 6 a.m. • the Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Thursday morning at 6:10 a.m. • Third Thursday of each month a Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. • the litany of the Sacred Heart is prayed each First Friday after Holy Mass at 6:30am. • The Way of the Cross is prayed on all Fridays during Lent at 5:30 p.m. All are invited and encouraged to take part in these times of prayer throughout the week. MOTHER’S DAY OF REFLECTION WITH PATTY SCHNEIER May 6, 2015 – St. Edmond Church Hall, Lafayette 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life • Cost $25 • Mass celebrated • Lunch is provided • Go to diolf.org/marriage for more information and to register • Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 24, 2015 • Seating is limited please register early Patty Schneier is a nationally recognized speaker and author of Love Letters from Mom on What Matters Most. She has been a guest on Covenant Network, Ave Maria Radio and Catholic Answers Live. EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WEEKEND OF 28 MARCH - 29 MARCH 4 p.m. (BC) Faye Lafleur 4 p.m. (SH) Theresa Attales, Gail Fontenot 7 a.m. Brenda S. Fontenot, Barbara Fontenot 10 a.m. Luke & Tanya Guillory 5 p.m. Ruth Fontenot, Sybil Vidrine ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF 23 MARCH - 27 MARCH Mon. Mar. 23, 6:30 a.m. Tre & Dreu Fontenot Tues. Mar. 24, 6:30 a.m. Chase Bordelon Wed. Mar. 25, 6:30 a.m. Thur. Mar. 26, 6:30 a.m. Megan Donovan Fri. Mar. 27, 6:30 a.m. Rivers Lanclos PLENARY INDULGENCE DURING THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE! On the occasion of this special Year, Pope Francis has conceded plenary indulgences, under the customary conditions: the individual be in the state of grace by the completion of the acts, have complete detachment from sin, and pray for the Pope’s intentions. The person must also sacramentally confess their sins and receive Communion, up to about twenty days before or after the indulgenced act. The period for gaining this indulgence began on the First Sunday of Advent 2014 and will conclude on February 2, 2016, the day of the closure of the Year of Consecrated Life. In the Diocese of Lafayette a plenary indulgence may be obtained during those days devoted to consecrated life and during diocesan celebrations organized for the Year of Consecrated Life (by participating in any Votive Mass for Consecrated or Religious Life, Vocations Awareness, Jubilarian Mass, etc) or by visiting any of the following designated places: • • • • • • • Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Lafayette Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Lafayette Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Grand Coteau Saint Martin de Tours, St. Martinville Mother of the Redeemer Monastery, * Plaisance Carmelite Monastery, * Lafayette Mater Dolorosa Chapel, *St. Martinville In order to obtain the plenary indulgence, one must publicly recite the Liturgy of the Hours (please note places that are marked with an asterisk all have public recitation of the Divine Office; please contact them for times) or devote a suitable period of time for devout reflection, concluding with the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed, and pious invocation of the Virgin Mary. SUNDAY: 22 MARCH: THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2015 4 p.m. BC: ALEX REED, SAM MATTE, MARK KRASNOFF, MR. & MRS. WILBUR REED Also remembered in prayer: April Burleigh Fontenot & Family, Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena Williams 4 p.m. SH: LIONEL LAHAYE, MR. & MRS. MARTIN LAHAYE, NELLIE & DELTA DOUCET Also remembered in prayer: Cliff & Amy Wagley, Dewey Fontenot, Wayne Perrodin, Jason Aguillard, Ruby Capps, Floyd Reed, Floyd Dupre, Rosa Holmes, Yvette Soileau, Betty Ann Guillory, Joseph Calvin Soileau, Emma Joyce Soileau, Robert L. Jones SUNDAY, 22 MARCH 2015 7 a.m.: JESSIE BROWN, ROGERS BROWN, ADAM CORONA, DAVID SEBASTIEN, EMILY & GEORGE CATOIRE Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Dous, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin, Sheran M. Fontenot 10 a.m.: DEAN SOILEAU & FAMILY, MR. & MRS. CLAUDE FONTENOT & FAMILY, VIVIAN SOILEAU, JESSIE SOILEAU Also remembered in prayer: Sally Duplechin, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine, Brett Fontenot, James G. Lafleur & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Ira L. Fontenot, Nell McGoldrick, Gloria Ardoin, Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena Williams, Lucille Thibodeaux, Hubert Thibodeaux, Lillian Thibodeaux, Lenis Thibodeaux 5 p.m.: DON & LENA FRANKS, ELDRIDGE & CHRISTINE LANDRENEAU, LUIS CANTU Also remembered in prayer: Pat DeRouen MONDAY, 23 MARCH 2015 6:30 a.m.: MARGARET DUGAS Also remembered in prayer: Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena Williams, Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2015 6:30 a.m.: PEGGY & BRADY HUDSPETH, DALE SITTIG, LENA WILLIAMS Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin WEDNESDAY, 25 MARCH 2015 6:30 a.m.: FR. JOSHUA GUILLORY Also remembered in prayer: Rudy Guillory, Deceased members of the Firmin Family, Thomas Smith, Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena Williams, Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin, Percy David, William Alleman (1st Anniversary) 8:10 a.m. THURSDAY, 26 MARCH 2015 6:30 a.m.: ALL SOULS LIST Also remembered in prayer: Yvette Soileau, Betty Guillory, Rudy Guillory, Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena Williams, Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin, Mr. & Mrs. J.B. Veillon & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Ricky Dowell & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Vidrine & Family, Greg Roche, Mr. & Mrs. James Schwartzenburg FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2015 6:30 a.m.: PEGGY & BRADY HUDSPETH, DALE SITTIG, LENA WILLIAMS Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin SATURDAY, 28 MARCH 2015 8 a.m.: ROWELL DUOS, MR. & MRS. J.D. SEGURA, MR. & MRS. BERNARD DUOS, INEZ PERRIN, TRACY PERRIN Also remembered in prayer: The Stelly Family, Poor Souls in Purgatory SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK AND SACRED TRIDUUM March 29 Palm Sunday Procession & Solemn Mass 10:00am (Begins at Elem. School) April 2 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6:30pm (Adoration will follow till midnight) April 3 Good Friday Annual Walk 12:00pm (Begins at St. Joseph) Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00pm (OLQAS Church) April 4 Holy Saturday Paschal Vigil 8:00pm April 5 Easter Sunday Masses of the Lord’s Resurrection 7:00am 8:30am (Belaire Cove) 8:30am (St. Joseph) 10:00am