SUNDAY: 28 JUNE: THE 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NECROLOGY:Please remember the souls of these departed Priests,

Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served

our Diocese: Monday, June 29: Msgr. Herman J. Barsen

(+2005), Tuesday, June 30: Rev. Jean Otto Jud (+1969), Deacon

Albert Woodburn (+1999), Thursday, July 2: Msgr. George

J. Braquet (+1978)Requiem aeternam dona eis,

Domine et lux perpetua luceat eis.

ADORATION CHAPEL We are blessed, here in Ville

Platte, to have Perpetual (twenty-four hour) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament available

to us at the Mercy Regional Hospital Chapel. Parishioners are invited to stop by the chapel and

spend some time, as often as they wish, in prayer before Our

Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. If you are interested in becoming

a regularly scheduled adorer or a substitute adorer, please

phone 337-363-4533 for more information. There are currently openings for adorers Saturdays at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m., Sundays at 5 a.m. & 8 a.m., every other

Wednesday at 1 p.m. and a partner to share times on

Thursdays at 1 p.m. Please phone the number above, if you are interested in taking one of

these vacancies.

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.

PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFEO 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

CATHOLIC READING:

We have several resources available for you to take advantage of concerning our Catholic Faith. One literature rack contains pamphlets on some of the key

doctrines, dogmas, and views of the Church on issues. The other is through Light House Publications and contains materials for reading as well as audio

CDs. Please take time to look over these items. They are located at the south exit of the church beneath the organ/choir gallery.

The parish office will be closed

Friday, July 3 in

observance of Independence Day.

SUNDAY: 28 JUNE: THE 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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(21 JUNE 2015 – 12TH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME)

SACRED HEART $4,388.00SISTERS OF CHARITY $2,060.81TOTAL $6,448.81

BELAIRE COVE $595.00SISTERS OF CHARITY $115.00TOTAL $710.00

Dear Parishioners of Sacred Heart,

It seems just like yesterday when I showed up here at Sacred Heart to take over as Parochial Vicar for Fr. Garrett MacIntyre in July of 2013. But now, my time here at Sacred Heart is coming to an end. These past two years, which have also been the first two years in which I have shared in the priesthood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, have been filled with many graces. For all of them, I thank the Lord for His tremendous goodness.

I, in a very special way, want to thank Fr. Jason Vidrine for being such a fantastic mentor and guide for me during the bulk of my time here at Sacred Heart. He is such a special and faithful priest. I feel very fortunate that I was able to spend my first two years as a priest learning from such a wonderful example.

I also want to thank all of you dear parishioners here at Sacred Heart who have been so supportive and understanding with this new baby priest. I will miss you. Please remember me in your prayers. I assure you that you will always be in my prayers. As a sign of my prayers for you and thanks to a few anonymous and generous parishioners, I am having attached to one of the outside nodes of my chalice a medallion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Know that it will serve as a reminder to me to pray for you so that every time I lift it up with Our Lord’s precious blood, I will be lifting all of you up in prayer as well. I love you all. If you are ever in Abbeville, do not hesitate to call me up at St. Mary Magdalene and we can go get some oysters and/or crabs!

Sincerely Yours in Christ,

Fr. Brian Harrington

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS:Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer:Sunday, June 28: Rev. William Schambough Monday, June 29: Rev. Gary Schexnayder, Tuesday, June 30: Rev. Paul Schott, SJ, Wednesday, July 1: Pope Francis, Thursday, July 2: Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Friday, July 3: Bishop Michael Jarrell, Saturday, July 4: Rev. Robert Seay, OFM, Sunday, July 5: Rev. Clinton SensatEternal 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: Tyler Bellow, Wilda Burleigh, Huey Daire, Adam Coy Fontenot, Kristen Smith Fon-

tenot, Earl Fontenot, Michael Fontenot, Hazel Guil-lory, Martha Shield Johnson, Mia Joubert, Lorraine Latour, Beverly Manuel, Dustin Soileau, and Susan

Marie Odom.

SUNDAY: 28 JUNE: THE 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 4 JULY - 5 JULY

Sat., 4 p.m. (BC) Layton MaySat., 4 p.m. Ben Manuel Sun., 7 a.m. Laura Manuel Sun., 10 a.m Tre & Dreu Fontenot, Seth Menard, Jami Fontenot, Chase Bordelon Sun., 5 p.m. Sam Hollier

READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 4 JULY - 5 JULYSat., 4 p.m. (BC) Stephanie WedlockSat., 4 p.m. Dot Estilette Sun., 7 a.m. Eva GuillorySun., 10 a.m Mitch Fontenot Sun., 5 p.m. Tammy Fontenot

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WEEKEND OF

4 JULY - 5 JULYSat., 4 p.m. (BC) Rita FontenotSat., 4 p.m. Raymond & Tina GuillorySun., 7 a.m. Armand & Frieda Coreil Sun., 10 a.m Paul & Jerrylene Fontenot Sun., 5 p.m. Wayne Fruge, Greg Hollier

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF 29 JUNE - 3 JULY

Mon. June 29, 6:30 a.m. Tre & Dreu Fontenot Tues. June 30, 6:30 a.m. Chase BordelonWed. July 1, 6:30 a.m. Thur. July 2, 6:30 a.m. Fri. July 3, 6:30 a.m. Rivers Lanclos

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY, June 29: Acts 12:1-11, 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18, Mt 16:13-19, TUESDAY, June 30: Gn 19:15-29, Mt 8:23-27, WEDNESDAY, July 1: Gn 21:5, 8-20a, Mt 8:28-34, THURSDAY, July 2: Gn 22:1b-19, Mt 9:1-8, FRIDAY, July 3: Eph 2:19-22, Jn 20:24-29, SATURDAY, July 4: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29, Mt 9:14-17Sunday, July 5, readings for Holy Mass: Worship hymnal page 1149

Married in Christ, we joyfully welcome into the ranks of marriage:

Connor Ross Cortina & Alivia Dianne FontenotDaniel Fontenot & Lena Mae Ardoin

Ministry for the Dying“The most important hour of life is the hour of death”Our Lord said that when the Divine Mercy Chaplet is said in the presence of the dying “I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Savior”. If you would like the Divine Mercy Chaplet said for someone who is near death, please call:Karen 336-1775 (all calls are confidential)

UPCOMING BAPTISMAL SEMINARS:

• Sunday, July 12th at 3:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Church Meeting Room. To register, please call Mike & Angela Manuel at 363-7374• Monday, August 3 at 6 p.m. at the Our Lady Queen of All Saints Family Life Center. To register, please call OLQAS parish office at 363-5167.

Returned to Christ through death, our prayers and sincere condolences are offered to the family of: Della Deville Fuselier

SATURDAY, 27 JUNE 20154 p.m. BC: ALEX REED, SAM MATTE, MARK KRASNOFF, MR. & MRS. WILBUR REED Also remembered in prayer: Lee Fuselier, Dale Sittig

4 p.m.: MARJORIE ARDOIN (1ST ANNIVERSARY) Also remembered in prayer: Pearl Laurent, James Guillory, Claude & Helen Cedotal, Robert Glenn Ortego, Brenda O. Prudhomme, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Stromer, Yvette Soileau, Betty Ann Guillory, Joseph Calvin Soileau, Jeanette Bordelon, Alvin Bordelon Family

SUNDAY, 28 JUNE 20157 a.m.: AUDREY GUILLORY (1ST ANNIVERSARY), ESSIE & CALVIN FONTENOT, RICHARD FONTENOT Also remembered in prayer: Bernita F. Soileau & Family, Felton & Edna Carrier, Winston & Glenda Foret, Sammy Lemoine, Jessie Brown, Rogers Brown, Adam Corona, Emily & George Catoire, David Sebastien

10 a.m.: SALLY DUPLECHIN, MARY ARDEN DUPLECHIN, HARRY & LEAVANA VIDRINE, BRETT FONTENOTAlso remembered in prayer: The Stelly Family, Poor Souls in Purgatory, Mr. & Mrs. Essie Chapman, Gloria Ardoin, Anthony Fuselier, Burkley Soileau (Anniversary), Rollance Chapman, Melba R., Albert, Lessie, Emily, and Eldridge Deshotel, Rynell Fontenot, Roderick Demoruelle, Fr. Jason Vidrine, Grace Fontenot, Juanita Wilks

5 P.M.: FOR PARISHIONERS Also remembered in prayer: Leland Fontenot, Don & Lena Franks, Eldridge & Christine Landreneau, Luis Cantu

MONDAY, 29 JUNE 20156:30 a.m.: JOSEPHINE WEST Also remembered in prayer: Priests, Seminarians, & Religious, Elvin Lafleur TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 20156:30 a.m.: HOLY SOULS Also remembered in prayer: Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Lena Williams

SUNDAY: 28 JUNE: THE 13TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

WEDNESDAY, 1 JULY 20156:30 a.m.: HOLY SOULS

THURSDAY, 2 JULY 20156:30 a.m.: RITA KELLER

FRIDAY, 3 JULY 20156:30 a.m.:ALL SOULS LIST Also remembered in prayer: Poor Souls, Godwin Vidrine, Fr. Prescott (17th Anniversary), John Fontenot (27th Anniversary), Craig M. Fontenot, Douglas & Irene Fontenot, Cavolyn Tate, Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Trahan, Oliver Thibodeaux, Bruce & Geraldine Soileau, Theo Fontenot, Hilda Lafleur, Special Intention, Poor Souls in Purgatory, Ricky Lejeune, Mike Fontenot, Mona & Greg West (Wedding Anniversary), Tillman Charlie, Steven Broussard, Adeline Dupre, Holly Andrus, Godwin Vidrine, John E. Fontenot SATURDAY, 4 JULY 20158 a.m.: ROWELL DUOS, MR. & MRS. J.D. SEGURA, MR. & MRS. BERNARD DUOS, INEZ PERRIN, TRACY PERRIN Also remembered in prayer: Mr. & Mrs. Hasker Garland & Family, for the intentions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mr. & Mrs. Roland Thibodeaux & Family

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

• Universal: That immigrants and refugees may find welcome and respect in the countries to which they come.

• Evangelization: That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood or consecrated life.