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SUNDAY: 25 SEPTEMBER: 26TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today we continue the theme of stewardship in our gospel. We who are blessed are called to take care of those around us. We have to use our time, talent and treasure or prayer, service and finance to build up the Kingdom of God. The rich man was guilty of the sin of omission. He didn’t do what he should have done. So let us be aware of the needs around us and do what we can to alleviate them.

R.C.I.A. has started but it’s not too late to sign up! This is for anyone that is not Catholic and is interested in becoming Catholic possibly. This is also for Catholics who need First Communion and/or Confirmation. This is also for confirmed Catholics who just want to learn more about your faith. Please spread the word to all of the above and have them call Fr. Tom for an interview.

We are in need of new readers and extraordinary lay minis-ters of Holy Communion. Please call Fr. Tom to sign up. We will have training for all of the above

Thanks to Jackie LeBas and Charles & Gwen Bordelon for do-nations toward the art work in the rectory. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Thomas Voorhies

PRAYER PARTNER 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.

Knights of Columbus Meeting

Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00pm At

the KC HallPlease contact Butch Buller at

831-2228 if you’re interested in joining.

The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. There was a note posted by the fruit. “Take only one,” it read. “God is watching.”

At the other end of the line was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. One child whispered to another, “Take all you want. God’s watching the apples.”

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the Week

Welcome into our Catholic family by the Sacrament of Baptism:

Caroline Marie LaFleur, daughter of Justin Ray & Anne Marie LaFleur

Returned to Christ through death: Our prayers and sincere condolences are offered to the families of:

Gussie Brown & Thomas Walter McDaniel

Upcoming Baptism Class: Monday, October 3rd at

6:00pm at OLQAS Family Life Center.

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!

We are in need of an adorer for the following times:

Sundays at 1:00am & 2:00am


Altar Servers for the Weekend of 1 & 2 OctoberSat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Cole Fontenot Sat., 4:00 p.m. Ben Manuel Sun., 7:00 a.m. Cade FontenotSun., 10:00 a.m. Gabe Fontenot, Vic Parks, CJ DupreSun., 5:00 p.m. Sam Walker

Readers for the Weekend of 1 & 2 OctoberSat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Jackie ReedSat., 4:00 p.m. William BullerSun., 7:00 a.m. Chris StromerSun., 10:00 a.m. Chris SoileauSun., 5:00 p.m. Tamera Fontenot

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Weekend of 1 & 2 October

Sat., 4:00 p.m. (BC) Albert & Keitha LejeuneSat., 4:00 p.m. Theresa Attales & Gail Fontenot Sun., 7:00 a.m. Brenda Fontenot & Barbara Fontenot Sun., 10:00 a.m. Elena DeRouen & June Hamlin Sun., 5:00 p.m. Tony Marks & Yvette Buller

Altar Servers for the week of 26 September – 30 September Mon., September 26, 6:30 a.m. Tues., September 27, 6:30 a.m. Wed., September 28, 6:30 a.m. Thur. September 29, 6:30 a.m. Nick Bellow Fri. September 30, 6:30 a.m

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!

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES (18 SEPTEMBER 2016 – 25TH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME)

SACRED HEART $5,012.32 __________________________________

BELAIRE COVE $ 372.00

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

HEART OF JESUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL.

“Adopt-A-Baby” 5th Month Update I am 5 months old now. I’m about 12 inches long

and I weigh about 1 pound. I’m really getting big and mommy can now feel me moving

around. Maybe I’ll play Trojan football some day! Please keep praying for me!

Your spiritually adopted baby weighs over one pound now. His mother can feel his movement; before he was too small for her to feel. Although

he swam with ease in his watery world, he needed to be big and strong enough to kick hard against

the outside wall and dent it – the inside wall of the uterus has no feeling.

We are mid-way through the pregnancy now. Your prayers have helped your baby’s mother continue with her pregnancy and seek the help she needs.

THAT MAN IS YOU! In a joint effort between the men of Our Lady Queen of All Saints and

Sacred Heart Church Parishes, the That Man Is You! program has been a success over the past 3 years, with an average of 40 men attending each session. The 12 Fall Sessions of Year 4 will begin on Tuesday, September 27th at the Family Life Center at 5:30am. The program is open to all

men in the area. As one of the Tenets of the That Man Is You! program states, WHEREVER YOU ARE

IN YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE, JESUS CHRIST WANTS TO ENCOUNTER YOU RIGHT THERE….AND TAKE

YOU FURTHER. Please consider joining other men in our area in experiencing this fulfilling spiritual

program for Men.

RELIGIOUS RAMBLERS Join Fr. Greg Cormier and the Religious Ramblers on

a Pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama and to EWTN.

When: October 25th – 28th For more information, contact Bonnie Wyble,

coordinator/director(337) 945-2267

[email protected]


Upcoming Retreats…

+ Marriage Enrichment with Jim Schellman: Marriage Enrichment with Jim Schellman has been rescheduled to February 4, 2017. Join Jim Schellman for a day of formation for married couples to deepen their marriage covenant in Jesus Christ. Inspired by the Catechumenal Model of adult formation, couples will have the opportunity to focus their hopes, dreams, worries and sufferings on Christ. The full day of workshop will be held at the Imaculatta Center; Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 9:00am-4:30pm. The cost of the retreat is $75 which will include your lunch and all supplies. Please pre-register through our website, www.diolaf.org/marriage-enrichment.Deadline to register is January 20th.

+ 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. Please visit our website,www.diolaf.org/divorcerecovery to register or to find out more information.

+ A Catholic Journey through Grief: The Office of Marriage and Family Life will offer two A Catholic Journey through Grief retreats a year. Our next retreat will be on October 2, 2016. Pre-Registration is required, http://www.diolaf.org/grief to register.

+ CoDependents Anonymous (CODA) Meetings – (Sponsored by Pro-Life Apostolate)

The Respect Life CODA meetings are for men and woman whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.When: Each Thursday (Except Diocesan Holidays)Time: 12:00 — 1:00 PM

Where: Levasseur Room #221 – Immaculata Center – 1408 Carmel Dr. – Lafayette, LA 70501Contact: Trista Littell 337-261-5607

+ Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, October 7-9, 2016: Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is an extraordinary opportunity for any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective process designed specifically to help you experience the mercy and compassion of God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will help your soul find a voice and transform the pain of the past into hope! For more information and to register call 337.261.5607 or email [email protected]. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, September 25: Rev. Sebastian

Myladiyil, SVD Monday, September 26: Rev. Jerome Neyrey, SJ; Tuesday, September 27: Rev. Leon Ngandu, SVD Wednesday, September 28:

Rev. James Nguyen Thursday, September 29: Rev. Thomas Nguyen Friday, September 30: Rev. Gayle Nunez Saturday, October 1: Pope Francis Sunday,

October 2: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVIEternal 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.

33 Days to Morning GloryJoin us for 33 Days to Morning Glory, a 6-week program & learn the “quickest, surest, easiest way” to sainthood. With the book 33 Days to Morning Glory and the accompanying group-retreat materials, consisting of large & small

group sessions and DVD lessons by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, and a Retreat Companion for each

participant, this program leads us to formally entrust ourselves to Mary, the way Christ did at the Annunciation and as He willed for us at the foot of the cross. We will meet for six weeks to

learn about consecration to Jesus through Mary from four of the Marian greats: St. Louis de

Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa, and Blessed John Paul II.

This is a great opportunity during the Year of

Mercy!Deadline to register: September 30th

Location: TBA October 20- November 17

Thursdays 6:15-7:30pmCost: $32.00 (for complete set of materials) or

If you own your own book - $25.00 (for workbook only)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, September 26: Jb 1:6-22; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday, September 27: Jb 3:1-3,11-17,20-23; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday, September 28: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday, September 29: Dn 7:9-10,13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Jn 1:47-51; Friday, September 30: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday, October 1: Jb 42:1-3,5-612-17; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday, October 2 reading for Holy Mass Worship Hymnal page 1186

Saturday, 24 September 2016 4:00 p.m. B.C.: Karen Lafleur (6th Anniversary), Willie Mae Fuselier, Lee A. Fuselier; Delouis Lafleur & family 4:00 p.m.: Ervin Ortego (18th Anniversary) Huey Foret, Jerry Dupre, Mr. & Mrs. J. C Leblanc; Fred & Bonnie Phillips, Russell Hull, Leray Guillory, Percy & Hazel Sylvester (Birthday), Euwell & Bernice Fontenot, Doris, Aaron (18th Anniversary) & John Fuselier (11th Annivesary); Golbert & Ortego Fam-ily; David & Pat Tate, Richie Brunet; Lamar & Marie May, Valentine & Dolicia Ardoin; Le-land Fontenot; Debbie Wiggins Curole; Alys-sa Guillory (Birthday), Chasse Guillory, Jody Guillory, Joey Soileau; Bob Lafleur (Birthday); Burnel Fuselier, Howard & Judy Deshotel, Orise & Ruby Fontenot; Elaine Mills; Flor-ence & Lannes Ardoin; Rose Vidrine

Sunday,25 September 2016 7:00 a.m.: Rudy Guillory, Therman James, Mar-garet Ray, Mr. & Mrs. Elridge Deshotel, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Firmin; Mr. & Mrs. Henry H. Soileau & family 10:00 a.m.: Emma “Lala” Fontenot (Birth-day); Mark de Clouet; Alyssa Guillory (Birth-day), Carla Hawthorne, Jody & Marisa Guil-lory5:00 p.m.: FOR PARISHIONERSMonday, 26 September 2016 6:30 a.m.:All Souls List; Fred & Bonnie Phil-lips; Norma Meche (Birthday)Tuesday, 27 September 2016 6:30 a.m.: Rose Vidrine; People in need; Elaine MillsWednesday, 28 September 2016 6:30 a.m.: Alice & Cliff, Lee & Elton Soileau; Hazel Lafleur,; Renita, Stelly family, Delora, Ronald, Charles; Percy David; Burke Reed; Eloi & Marie Demoruelle; Evelyn Guillory; Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Deshotel

Thursday, 29 September 2016 6:30 a.m.: All Souls List; Elaine Mills


Friday, 30 September 2016 6:30 a.m.: Souls in Purgatory; Remy Reed (Anniversary); Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Soileau; Theresa Reed, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Reed; Ray J., Eva S. LaFleur, Vernon, Eunice & Marla Prud-homme

Saturday, 1 October 2016 8:00 a.m.: Richard & Beulah Lee, Sharron; Intentions of Sacred Heart of Jesus & Im-maculate Heart of Mary; Mr. & Mrs. Hasker Garland & family; Souls in Purgatory; Mr. & Mrs. Oneal Ortego; Douglas J. Fontenot, Irene Fontenot, Maurice Trahan, Enola Trahan, Martha McDonald

Back - to - BasicsThe next Back-To-Basics lecture will be on

Monday, October 10th at 5:30pm at OLQAS Family Life Center.

Guest Lecturer: Rev. Clinton Sensat, former parochial vicar at Sacred Heart

His talk, “A Primer on Marian Apparitions,” will exam what constitutes an approved apparition, what the common message of the apparitions

mean, and what Catholics are obliged to believe. Everyone is invited to attend!

CATHOLIC RADIO FOR ACADIANA*Attention* Fr. Tom’s interview that was

scheduled to air on Tuesday, September 20th has been reschedule to air on Tuesday, September

27th starting at 7:00am. Tune in to 1230AM radio station to listen to Acadiana’s only local

Catholic Weekday Morning Show, Arise & Shine Acadiana! Every Monday-Friday, 1230AM

Opelousas. CATHOLIC RADIO NEEDS YOU, ARE YOU LISTENING?

Catholic Radio for Acadiana, 1230AM, needs to know if your are listening and if you can help us

spread the word. Please give us a call at 337-284-5538 or email us at office@christourkingradio.

com if you can donate some of your time to help spread the good news of Catholic Radio for

Acadiana in your parish community.PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Fr. Gene Tremie, Fr. Jonathan Janise, Deacon Ray Gibson Jr., Josie Guillory, Penelope Rhodes, Mitch Attales,

Jacqueline Vidrine, Gertie Mayeaux, James Briley, Baby Gavin Vicnair, Charlie Pitre, Dot Fontenot, Roseanna

Vidrine, Anita B. Fontenot, Eva Ortego, Kim Colby, Karen Vidrine, and Ellis Monier.


School News…TROJAN FOOTBALL

Congratulations to the Trojans on their victory against Houma Christian 53-21! SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX NOVENA

Join Sacred Heart Students and faculty in praying the Novena to St. Therese of Lisieux, starting on Friday, September 23rd through Saturday, October 1st.

Also known as St. Therese of the Child Jesus, she is a Doctor of the Church, and Pope Pius X called her the “greatest saint of modern times.” Her feast day is October 1st.

You can download & print a copy of the novena from our website, www.sacredheartvp.com.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL FOUNDATIONThe Sacred Heart School Foundation plays a major role in the procurement of funds to ensure the continued financial stability of Sacred Heart School and is designed as a safety net for the school. The proceeds from the SHS Foundation endowment fund are exclusively for Sacred Heart of Ville Platte. It is a non-profit, charitable corporation that is not subject to parish or diocesan control. The principal is never spent. It is invested to generate earnings to be disbursed to the school. Any monetary gift is a fitting way to remember or honor a loved one. All gifts are fully tax deductible. Cards acknowledging the gifts are sent to the honored or the next of kin of the deceased with no amounts mentioned. Gift envelopes are available from the Development Office and local funeral homes. Email: [email protected] For your convenience, you can give online by clicking on the link that is located under Foundation on the shsvp.com website!

Sacred Heart School Development Office 114 Trojan Lane Ville Platte, LA 70586 337-363-8050

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INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: •Universal: Centrality of the Human Person: That each may contribute to the common good and to the building of a society that places the human person at the center. •Evangelization: Mission to Evangelize: That by participating in the Sacraments and meditating on Scripture, Christians may become more aware of their mission to evangelize.

NECROLOGY:Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Monday, September 26: Rev. Grady J. Estilette(+2013) Tuesday, September 27: Rev. Daniel Habetz (+1977); Thursday, September 29: Rev. Charles M. Kirk

Baby Bottle Campaign~GIVE, SO BABIES CAN LIVE~It takes more than just

telling a young lady who has an unplanned pregnancy that she should not have an abortion. We must do

all in our power to help her through this pregnancy. The Baby Bottle Campaign does this by providing

counseling, ultrasound exams, adoptions, parenting workshops, a maternity home and much, much more!

Directions: + We will be handing out empty baby bottles on October 1st & 2nd after each Mass. + Take the bottle home and fill it with loose change, cash or

checks.+ Then on the following weekend, October 8th & 9th return your filled baby bottle to church.

For more information, contact the DesOrmeaux Foundation: (337)289-9366.

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