SUNDAY: 3 JANUARY: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

FROM THE PASTOR Dear parishioners, Happy New Year to everyone! Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. When Jesus was shown to the Gentiles they gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold is for a king. Frankincense is for the worship of God by a priest. Myrrh is for the anointing of the dead for a prophet. Let us bring him the gifts of our lives, our time, talent and treasure. Thanks to all who decorated and donated for the Christmas season. It adds so much to the solemnity of this season. For Mass intentions we are now limiting those intentions to 50 spaces per intention in the bulletin. We used to do 5 names but that is open to interpretation. 50 spaces is cut and dry. If you took your picture for the pictorial directory, please come and get your copy at the rectory. For the Year of Mercy we have booklets in the rectory which can be stamped at each one of the pilgrimage churches. You are limited to one booklet per family. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Thomas Voorhies

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the WeekA little girl was sitting on her grandfather’s lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, “Grandpa, did God make you?”“Yes, sweetheart,” he answered, “God made me a long time ago.”“Oh,” she paused, “Grandpa, did God make me too?”“Yes, indeed, honey,” he said, “God made you just a little while ago.”Feeling their respective faces again, the little girl observed, “God’s getting better at it, isn’t He?”

Returned to Christ through

death, our prayers and sincere

condolences are offered to the

families of: Joseph Perrodin, Jr.

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 CD. Please take time to look over these items. They are located at the south exit of the church beneath the organ/choir gallery. **If anyone would like to get a particular item or topic, please write it on a piece of paper and put it in the money slot on the kiosk. Thank you!

Attention Parishioners! Starting January 1, 2016 each $5.00 mass intention will be limited to 50 spaces in the

bulletin. Everything received before then will be honored. Thank you for understanding.

All Souls List for 2016The deadline to submit your

donations & names for the All Souls List 2016 will be Friday, January 8th.

Christmas trees were donated by Mr. & Mrs. Butch Derouen in memory of their mothers.

Christmas Wreath on the choir loft was made & donated by Kelly Ludeau in memory of J.L. & Rosemary

Ludeau.Christmas flowers donated in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Castille, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Buller and

Rita Keller. Candle Wreaths on the altar donated by Eva

Guillory in memory of Rudy Guillory & Therman James.

SUNDAY: 3 JANUARY: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 9 & 10 JANUARYSat., 4 p.m. (BC) Evan Miller Sat., 4 p.m. Rivers Lanclos Sun., 7 a.m. Jamie Fontenot Sun., 10 a.m. Gabe Fontenot, Vic Parks, Chase Bordelon, CJ Dupre Sun., 5 p.m. Sam Walker

READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 9 & 10 JANUARYSat., 4 p.m. (BC) Albert & Keitha LeJeune Sat., 4 p.m. Darnell Firmin Sun., 7 a.m. Harold Stromer Sun., 10 a.m. Tony Marks Sun., 5 p.m. Shirlene Fruge

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WEEKEND OF 9 & 10 JANUARY

Sat., 4 p.m. (BC) Edna Soileau Sat., 4 p.m. Theresa Attales & Gail FontenotSun., 7 a.m. Brenda S. Fontenot & Barbara Fontenot Sun., 10 a.m. Liz Lafleur & Pierre Vidrine Sun., 5 p.m. Wayne Fruge & Greg Hollier

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF 4 – 8 JANUARYMon. January 4, 6:30 a.m. Laura Manuel Tues. January 5, 6:30 a.m. Wed. January 6, 6:30 a.m. Thur. January 7, 6:30 a.m. Nick Bellow Fri. January 8, 6:30 a.m.

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Please call on them when you have need of their services. Thank You!

Save the Date! Sacred Heart School Foundation Proudly Presents

“WINTER WONDERLAND” Dance, Buffet, & Auction

Saturday, January 23, 2016 **6:30pm until 11:00pm**

Tickets are $80.00 per person

Ticket Price Includes: Live Band, Open Bar, Dinner, Dessert,

Opportunity to bid on unique items and outings

Are you ready for a fun and exciting night? Join us for a Winter Wonderland…Hitch a ride on a snowflake because this event will be grand! Please join us for Sacred Heart School Foundation’s Annual Gala Evening. This year’s celebration will include an auction filled with fabulous items, a scrumptious buffet abundant with a variety of delicious delicacies, and a grand dance with

live music. Tickets are available now until January 8, 2016.

We are thrilled to bring you, The Neighborhood Stars Band from New Roads, Louisiana. They are an 8 person band that will rock all of your favorite R&B favorites from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s with a motto, “No Rap and No Scratch”. The band members play and include two saxophones, trumpet, base player, guitar play, keyboard player, a drummer, and an entertainer. You don’t want to

miss this extravagant, fun filled party. Parents & students of Sacred Heart School have been working for months to create one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items for home and garden that are sure to delight! So don’t delay on having a chance to bid on romantic getaways, glamour parties, dinner parties, exciting excursions, and baskets brimming with specialty items. Our volunteers are looking for extra help. Be a part of this exciting event by decorating or sponsoring. Call the SHS Development Office at 337-363-8050 to see how easy it is to help the Sacred Heart School Foundation

and gain a beneficial tax-deduction in the process.

BREAKING THE CHAINS WITH OUR FATHER’S MERCY Diocese of Lafayette Year of

Mercy Youth Event Saturday, January 30, 2016 ~ 9:00am to 6:00pm

Opelousas Catholic School Join 8th-12th graders from across Acadiana as we gather for this Prayerful and Engaging Youth Event--- Dynamic National Presenters

and Musicians, Challenging Faith Talks, Concert, and Vendors with merchandise and concessions available for purchase.

Register by: + Dec. 8th - $25 + Jan 13th - $30 + At the door - $35 (if space available)

+$10.00 for Chaperones * Lunch and snack are included

For more information, please contact the Dioceses of Lafayette-Youth Ministry at

(337)261-5551

SUNDAY: 3 JANUARY: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER:

•Universal: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. •Evangelization: That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

NECROLOGY:Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Friday, January 1: Rev. Hugues Dandurand (+1973) Sunday, January 3: Rev. Peter Blom (+1993), Rev. John William Ohlenforst (+1997) Monday, January 4: Msgr. Wayne Richard (+2005) Tuesday, January 5: Rev. John W. Spekschate (+2010), Deacon Eugene Waguespack (+2015) Wednesday, January 6: Msgr. John A. Vigliero (+1968), Msgr. Marcel Murie (+1990)

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS:Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, January 3: Bishop Michael Jarrell Monday, January 4: Rev. Jaison Mangalath, SVD Tuesday, January 5: Rev. William Massie Wednesday, January 6: Rev. Dismas Mauk, SVD Thursday, January 7: Rev. Kenneth Mayne Friday, January 8: Rev. Garrett McIntyre Saturday, January 9: Rev. Neil McNeil Sunday, January 10: Rev. Bert Mead, SJEternal 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, January 4: Jn 3:22-4:6; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 TUESDAY, January 5: Jn 4:7-10; Mk 6:34-44 WEDNESDAY, January 6: Jn 4: 11-18; Mk 6:45-52, THURSDAY, January 7: Jn 4:19—5:4; Lk 4:14-22a, FRIDAY, January 8: Jn 5:5-13; Lk 5:12-16 SATURDAY, January 9: Jn 5:14-21; Jn 3:22-30, Sunday, January 3, readings for Holy Mass:

Worship hymnal page 1022

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Blake Ortego, Fr. Gene Tremie, James Briley, Beverly Ardoin, Louella Roberie, Bertha Fusilier, Paula Deshotel Steward, Roger Dupre, Josie Guillory, and Mitch Attales.

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES (20 DECEMBER 2015- 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT)

SACRED HEART $ 5,531.60TOTAL $ 5,531.60BELAIRE COVE $ 481.00TOTAL $481.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP!

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL.

SATURDAY, 2 January 20164 p.m. BC: Deloris Chapman

4 p.m.: Hamp & Jean Reed, JD Ortego, Howard L. & Regina Pitre, Cayou Pitre family, Special Intention, Edna & Verby Pitre, Bonnie, John Fred Jr. & Fred Fontenot, Craig M. Fontenot, Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Trahan, Martha & James R. McDonald, Ephie Duplantis, Doris & Ivy Bergeron, Cliff & Amy Wagley (Birthday), Josephine & Douglas Ortego & family, Mr. & Mrs. Aubin Lavergne & family, Fred & Bonnie Phillips, Mr. & Mrs. Lezin Fontenot & family, In Thanksgiving for favors granted

SUNDAY, 3 January 20167 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. JB Veillon, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Vidrine Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tuminaro Sr., Mr. & Mrs. John Veillon, Mr. & Mrs. Robby Veillon, Jessie & Rogres Brown, David Sebastein, Adam Corona, Emily & George Catoire, Felton & Edna Carrier, Winston & Glenda Foret, Samuel Lemoine

10 a.m.: Craig M Fontenot, J.H. Vidrine & family, Meris Dupre, Burke Ortego, Farrell Ortego & family, Joe Ardoin, Marjorie Ardoin (Birthday), Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine

5 p.m.: FOR PARISHIONERS

MONDAY, 4 January 20166:30 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot, Ethel V. Fontenot, Nasen Fontenot Family, Chester Smith Family

TUESDAY, 5 JANUARY 20166:30 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot

WEDNESDAY, 6 JANUARY 20166:30 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot, Percy David

THURSDAY, 7 JANUARY 20166:30 a.m. : Craig M. Fontenot, Souls in Purgatory, Irene, Herbert, Helen, Leora, John

FRIDAY, 8 JANUARY 20167:00 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot, Ray J & Eva S Lafleur, Vernon, Eunice & Marla Prudhomme

SATURDAY, 9 JANUARY 20168 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot

SUNDAY: 3 JANUARY: THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD