FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today is World Day of the Sick. It is connected with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes where so many people went for heal-ing. Let us pray for one another for healing and lay hands upon each other because God can use each and every one of us for His healing purposes. We also need to spend ti me with the sick be-cause they can get lonely. Lent is upon us. It starts with Ash Wednesday. Our masses are 6:30am, 12:10pm and 5:30pm at Sacred Heart Church; Belaire Cove Chapel at 4:00pm and St. Joseph Church at 6:00pm. Please note that the whole school Mass is for the children. We will have Stati ons of the Cross each Friday at 5:30pm. Please remember that Ash Wednesday is a day of fast and absti nence. Fridays during Lent are days of absti nence. Please sign up to take a holy hour for our next ACTS retreat. You can make the holy hour anywhere you want. Please intercede for the women making the retreat.

Fr. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R, a Redemptorist priest, will be leading our Lenten mission this year. He will speak at all of the Masses February 17th & 18th then the mission will be Monday – Thursday, February 19th - 22nd at 6:00pm. Part of a rosary will be prayed at 5:40pm each night. Please check out Fr. Guy’s bio else-where in this bulleti n. Please cut out the prayer for the success of the mission to be prayed each day.

The Lenten Come, Lord Jesus program is starti ng. If you are interested please give us a call!

The interior renovati on of the Church is substanti ally com-pleted. There are a few things we are sti ll working on. It looks like the total cost will be $1,031,302.95. It looks like we will only have to borrow $10,000 from the Diocese to pay for this, unless some unexpected blessings come in. I think that’s prett y good for a major project like this and done on ti me. Thanks again to all of you who have contributed to this renovati on in one way or another. And a big thanks to Beulah and Sharon Lee whose estate dona-ti on made all of this possible. Let us pray for the repose of their souls including Beulah’s husband, Richard. Thanks again to Phillips’ Contractors, Seller’s Group Architects, Myriam Stanford and all who worked on our Church!

We do have yard signs available for the Centennial Celebra-ti on for the Diocese of Lafayett e. They are $10.00 a piece. If we run out, we can get more. Just make your order with Michelle our secretary. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Thomas Voorhies

ADORATION CHAPELThe Perpetual (24 hours) Adorati on

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 substi tute adorer, please

phone 337-363-4533 for more informati on.

We are in need of adorers for the following ti mes:

Friday evening at 6:00pmSaturday evening at 8:00pm

Fr. Thomas Voorhies

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Timmy had been misbehaving in children’s church and

was isolated from the other children for ti me-out. Aft er

awhile he emerged and informed his teacher that he had thought it over and then

prayed about it.

“Fine,” said his pleased teacher. “If you ask God to help you not to misbehave, He will

help you.”

“Oh, I didn’t ask Him that,” said Timmy, “I asked Him

to help you put up with me.”

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the Week

UPCOMING CCD CLASSES: Elementary CCD – Tuesday,

February 6th High School CCD- Tuesday,

February 13th & February 28

CCD - Religious Education

Altar Servers for the Weekend of February 17 & 18:Sat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Cole Fontenot & Caroline Garret Sat., 4:00 p.m. Ben Manuel, Caroline & Sam Richardson Sun., 7:00 a.m. Cade Fontenot Sun., 10:00 a.m. Tre & Dreu Fontenot, Dane Lejeune Sun., 5:00 p.m. Sam Hollier

Readers for the Weekend of February 17 & 18:Sat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Stephanie Wedlock Sat., 4:00 p.m. Dr. William Buller Sun., 7:00 a.m. Darnell Firmin Sun., 10:00 a.m. Alice Lejeune Sun., 5:00 p.m. Shirlene Fruge

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the

Weekend of February 17 & 18: Sat., 4:00 p.m. (BC) Rita Fontenot Sat., 4:00 p.m. Theresa Attales & Gail Fontenot Sun., 7:00 a.m. Perry & Bonnie Meche Sun., 10:00 a.m. Paul & Jerrylene Fontenot Sun., 5:00 p.m. Wayne Fruge & Greg Hollier

Advertiser of the Week

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Thank You!

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STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES + 4 FEBRUARY 2018 – 5TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

SACRED HEART $ 6,629.00BUILDING & MAINTENANCE $ 1,917.00

____________________________________BELAIRE COVE CHAPEL $ 389.00BUILDING & MAINTENANCE $ 83.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT SACRED

HEART OF JESUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL.

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, February 11: Rev. Sebastian Myladiyil, SVD Monday, February 12: Rev. Jerome Neyrey, SJ Tuesday, February 13: Rev. Leon Ngandu, SVD Wednesday, February 14: Rev. James Nguyen Thursday, February 15: Rev. Thomas Nguyen Friday, February 16: Rev. Gayle Nunez Saturday, February 17: Rev. Godwin Nzeh, CMF Sunday, February 18: Rev. Anselm OfodumEternal 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: Tuesday, February 13: Deacon Edward J. Ray(+1994) Friday, February 16: Msgr. Bernard W. Neyboer (+1978) Sunday, February 18: Rev. Harry Joseph Pelous (+1994)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, February 12: Jas 1:1-11; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday, February 13: Jas 1:12-18; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday, February 14: Jl 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6,16-18 Thursday, February 15: Dt 30:15-20; Lk 9:22-25 Friday, February 16: Is 58:1-9a; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday, February 17: Is 58:9b-14; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday, February 18 reading for Holy Mass: in the red Worship Hymnal page 1128.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: James Briley, Velma Bernard, Jillian Soileau, Ryan Sparks, Henrietta Deshotel, Loretta West, Runnie Matte, Daegan Pitre, Gene

Guillory, Olivia Guillory, Shane Hebert, Liz Charley, Larry Glen Fontenot,

Joann Eastin, JoAnn Love, Theresa Fontenot, Eva Nell Soileau , Myran King, Junior Marks, Shelia K Fontenot; Freida Ardoin Fontenot, Shirley Reed,

Connie Burleigh; Shane Hebert

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE?+ 2018 Diocesan Marriage Anniversary MassThe Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Masses will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Our Lady of Fati ma for 2:00 PM, with Bishop Douglas Deshotel presiding. Those couples celebrati ng 25, 40, 50, 60, or more years of married life during the year of 2018 are asked to pre-register online at www.diolaf.org/marriage or call 337-261-5653 by February 15, 2018.+Lenten Day of Refl ecti on: February 17, 2018 from 8:30am -2:00pm at St. Pius X School Theatre. Theme: Embracing Change, Maintaining Values; Speakers: Very Rev. Chester C. Arceneaux, Kati e Austi n, Kessie Thomas; Cost: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; Meals: Light breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided; Payment: Download registrati on form at : www.acadianatheresians.com Mail checks to: Roses of Acadiana District Theresians, 4400A Ambassador Caff ery Parkway, Box #179; Lafayett e, La. 70508

SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 20184:00 �.�. B.C.: Karen Elizabeth Stelly Vidrine; Lee & Vernice Brown, Cieus & Gabie Fontenot, Juanita Sonnier, Michael Bertrand, Delores P. Chapman; Lee & Vernice Brown, Cieus & Gabie Fontenot; Juanita Sonnier, Michael Bertrand, Delores P. Chapman; Will & Geneva Lejeune, Gervis Roberie, Hermonie & Placide Lejeune4:00 p.m.: Jessie, Rogers, Gussie, Shane, Charles, Ne� e & Rachel Brown; Bill, Mable, George, Emily & Gladys Catoire; Adam Corona, David Sebastein; Lesley Fontenot Brunet; Dr. JS Fontenot; Cliff , Amy (8th Anniversary) & Darryl Wagley; Harrison & Mercedes Lafl eur & family; Jane Soileau, Jimmy Doucet, Roy George & Corrine Sebastein; Alice, Raphael & Karen Lafl eur; Mr. & Mrs. Charles, LuElla, Winston, Vernell, Sylvan Soileau; Mr. & Mrs. Darwin Buller; Floyd & Troy Dupre, Donald Deshotel; Lionel & Kathy Fontenot; Verna Chicken Vidrine; Ashland Manuel; Joey & John L. Soileau, Alyssa & Chasse Guillory; Rita Fontenot; In Thanksgiving, Darius & Ethel Fontenot; Taylor Sonnier; Harry Pitre

SUNDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 20187:00 a.m.: Donald Manuel; Felton & Edna Carrier; Sammy Lemoine; Winston and Glenda Foret10:00 �.�.: Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Si� g; Vidrine Family; James G. Lafl eur & family; Mr. & Mrs. Ira L. Fontenot & family; Keith Perrodin & family; Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Soileau & Lyndon Soileau; Howard Fournet; Joe Tuminaro Jr. & Family; Meris Dupre, Jack & Joyce Chapman Miller; Gerald & Nellie Snamierowski; Andrew & Joycie Lafl eur ; Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Si� g, Vidrine Family; Robert A. Guillory; Cavolyn Tate, MR. & Mrs. Clemance Fontenot; Effi e Billingsly, Mr. & Mrs. Abe Guillory 5:00 p.m.: FOR ALL PARISHIONERSMONDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 20186:30 �.�.: In thanksgiving TUESDAY, 13 FEBRUARY 20186:30 a.m Percy David Lelma Manuel (Birthday) WEDNESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 20186:30 �.�.: Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Soileau; Hilda Lafl eur; Rose Emily Soileau Sr.; Dale Coreil; Chris John & DL Fontenot; Bob Lafl uer (Anniversary); Seminarians, Priests, religious; John, Rita, Linda, Mel, Mary 12:10 p.m.: Lesley Fontenot Brunet; Robert L. Jones; Alvin & Joyce Fuselier family; Muslin & Luna Fontenot family; Steve A. Fontenot; Norma Meche, Mr. & Mrs. Deus Fuselier ; Clyde Fuselier4:00 p.m. Belaire Cove: Ray J. & Eva S. LaFleur; Vernon, Eunice & Marlo Prudhomme5:30 p.m.: Eddie Beauregard THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 20186:30 �.�.: Sylvia Fontenot & Family FRIDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 20186:30 �.�.: Group Intenti on SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 20188:00a.m.: Group Intenti on

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CENTENNIAL NEWS+ One Native Son to Another- On February 17, 2016, Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Michael Jarrell, who served as the sixth Bishop of Lafayette for over 13 years. At the same time, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Douglas Deshotel, previously an Auxiliary Bishop of Dallas , as the seventh Bishop of Lafayette. Bishop Jarrell , a native of Opelousas, and Bishop Deshotel, a native of Basile, follow in the footsteps of Bishop Jeanmard, a native of Breaux Bridge. Remarkably in our 100 years as a diocese, over 50 of those years have been led by a Bishop native to Acadiana. + Centennial Indulgence- an indulgence granted by Pope Francis can be gained throughout this Centennial Year by all who visit the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and pray the Centennial Prayer (with the usual conditions for an indulgence.) Please see the Diocesan Webpage for more information (www.diolaf.org).

COME, LORD JESUS! LENTEN JOURNEY Prayer + Scripture + Eucharist +

Christian CommunityJourney with us during the holy season of Lent as we study and meditate upon the Sunday Gospels leading to the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Meet weekly with your community of faith for a deeper understanding of Jesus’ life and death and the victory he claimed for each of us! Please make plans to attend an Introduction to Come, Lord Jesus! on Wednes-day, February 7th at 6:00pm in the Sacred Heart Church Meeting Room.Prepare for the Easter celebration with a spiri-tual journey that will renew your faith and transform your life!

CENTENNIAL PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF LAFAYETTE

O Lord God Almighty, by sending Your only-begotten Son to establish the One True Church through the power of the Most Holy Spirit, You

gave mankind a haven from the world. We humbly implore Your blessing upon the Church of the Diocese of Lafayette as we observe this

Century of Love. Through the intercession of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and Saint John Vianney, our patrons, bestow perpetual

growth to Your Family of Faith as we take refuge in Your Infinite Grace. We humbly beseech You

to enlighten us to learn from our past and to look to the future so that we may persist in the work of spreading the true faith. Fill us with gratitude

in this Year of Jubilee as we live secure in the certain hope that You will be with us forever. We

ask this through Christ the Lord. Amen.

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, pray for us! St. John Vianney, pray for us!

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF

FEBRUARY

Say “No” to Corruption: That those who have material,

political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

WAY OF THE CROSSEvery Friday during Lent we will pray the Way of the Cross at 5:30pm in

Church.

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LENTEN MISSION AT SACRED HEART CHURCHMonday, February 19th - Thursday, February 22nd

starting at 6:00p.m.Fr. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R.

Theme: “The True Face of the Father” Born in 1956 in Gatineau, in the province

of Quebec, Fr. Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R., a French Canadian Redemptorist, is the third of a family of five children: one girl and four boys. He studied

Fine Arts and Commercial Art at Algonquin College in Ottawa, and at 18 years of age, he became a graphic artist for a French newspaper where he worked for seven years. Since he was 14 years old, he had not put a foot in church, and led a

disorderly life: drugs, alcohol and sex. Shortly after turning 24, his whole life suddenly changed, mainly

because of his father’s illness and his mother’s prayers. He started reading his Bible after hearing an inside voice compelling him to read it. After 2 years of spiritual journey with the Lord, he finally answered God’s call to become a priest. Ordained at the age of 32, he has since become a passionate

preacher of the Good News, both in French and in English, around the entire North American

continent. He has been the rector of the beautiful Shrine of St. Anne de Beaupre, near Quebec City,

for 4 years. He was previously in charge of the French and English magazine of the Shrine (La

Revue Sainte Anne and The Annals of Saint Anne), and is presently active in full time preaching since June 2015, and director of Pastoral Vocations for

his community.

+ PRAYER FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE MISSION +“The True Face of the Father”

Loving father, you sent your beloved Son, “perfect reflection of your glory, and very stamp of your

nature”, to save us and to reveal yourself through his words and actions.

Because your mercy is infinite, dear Father, we pray to you for the success of our parish mission. May the Holy Ghost that unites you so perfectly in the

Holy Trinity, be given to us and help us understand and discern the calls and instructions that your

begotten Son will give us during our parish mission.

May He enlighten and guide all the faithful of our parish community to the fullness of your Love

and Wisdom that dwells in the treasure of Christ’s heart, Head of the Church. May He make us more

attentive to the Word of God, to the necessity of daily and intimate prayer of the heart, and to

fraternal charity, which is the only true sign of the presence of God dwelling in our hearts.

Following the example of Christ and of our Blessed Mother Mary and her spouse Joseph, help us, Holy

Spirit, to become the pure reflection of the true face of the Father!

“Restore us, O God; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” (Ps 80, 3)

AMEN!

ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 14th 6:30am , 12:10pm

4:00pm at Belaire Cove Chapel5:30pm

6:00pm at St. Joseph Church

Lord, we pray that you will change the hearts of those who lead and influence us, give them the

courage and moral fiber to speak out against and stop the sin of abortion, that America will regain its moral goodness and set an example for the rest of

the world.

Let us remember the Father’s admonition in Deuteronomy; “I have set before you life and

death, blessing and cursing. Choose therefore life, that both thou and they seed may live.”

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+ SCHOOL NEWS ++ SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR 2018-2019:

February 1-16, 2018 Applications are available as a document download from the school website at www.shsvp.com or in the elementary and high school offices. Please call (337)363-8050 for an appointment to tour our school. For any questions, email kimberly.lejeune@shsvp.com or call the elementary

office at 363-3445 or the high school office at 363-1475.

+ MARDI GRAS BREAK: No school on Monday, February 12th & Tuesday, February 13th

+ ASH WEDNESDAY: There will be a whole school Mass on Wednesday, February 14th.

+ SUPPORTER & EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to our Supporter and Educators of the Year!

Supporter: Monique Irby;

Elementary Educator: Kellie Vidrine

High School Educator: Virginia Bertrand