FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, A blessed Holy Week to all of you! We begin with this Palm Sun-day of the Passion of the Lord which includes the narrati ve of the last supper. Then on Holy Thursday at 7:00pm we will celebrate the Mass of the Lords Supper. On Good Friday we will begin our walk at St. Joseph church at 1:00pm. The bus will start taking people from the Sacred Heart parking lot at 12:00 noon to St. Jo-seph Church and then we will make the Walk back to Sacred Heart in ti me for the 3:00pm service at Sacred Heart Church. On Holy Saturday, you cannot have a Mass before night fall so our Easter vigil will be at 8:00pm. Easter Sunday Masses on April 1st will be at 7:00am & 10:00am at Sacred Heart. There will be an Easter egg hunt for the children a� er the 10:00a.m. Mass. There is also an 8:30am at Belaire Cove Chapel. There will be no evening Mass on Easter Sunday. First Communion practi ce will be on Tuesday, March 27th at 6:00pm. 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.

Thanks to a group of ACTS Men, the 8:00pm Friday night hour

has been fi lled.

Perpetual Adorati on at the Chapel in Mercy Regional

Hospital will be suspended from 3:00pm on Holy Thursday, March 29th and will resume at

6:00pm on Easter Sunday, April 1st.

SUNDAY: 25 MARCH: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

From the Offi ce Bulleti n Board:

Did you hear the one about the offi ce worker who ran out of sick days, so

he called in dead?

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the Week

UPCOMING CCD CLASSES: Elementary - April 3rd

COME, LORD JESUS! LENTEN JOURNEY

CCD - Religious Education

PRO-LIFE PERSUASION WORKSHOP

When: Sunday, April 15th 3:00pm-5:00pm

Where: Family Life Center

Krista Corbello, the youth co-director from Louisiana Right to Life, will host a pro-life persuasion workshop, teaching how to defend

life in all scenarios and prove that the unborn are human.

All are invited to att end this free event!

UPCOMING BAPTISM CLASS: Monday, April 2nd at 6:00pm at

Our Lady Queen of All Saints Church.

Please call their offi ce to sign up.

Adverti ser of the Week

Please do not forget! Our adverti sers make this bulleti n possible at no charge to the parish. Please call on them when you have need of their services.

Thank You!

SUNDAY: 25 MARCH: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES + 18 MARCH 2018 – 5TH SUNDAY OF LENT

SACRED HEART $ 6,810.00BISHOP SERVICE APPEAL $ 841.00

____________________________________BELAIRE COVE CHAPEL $ 510.00BISHOP SERVICE APPEAL $ 79.84

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, March 25: Rev. Bryce Sibley; Monday, March 26: Rev. Gregory Simien; Tuesday, March 27: Rev. Jody Simoneaux; Wednesday, March 28: Rev. Dedric Sonnier; Thursday, March 29: Rev. Joseph Stemmann; Friday, March 30: Rev. Michael Sucharski, SVD; Saturday, March 31: Very Rev. Jared Suire, VEEternal Father, we li� up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sancti fy 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, March 26: Is 42:1-7; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday, March 27: Is 49:1-6; Jn 13:21-33,36-38 Wednesday, March 28: Is 50:4-9a; Mt 26:14-25 Holy Thursday, March 29: In the red Worship Hymnal- 1054 Good Friday, March 30: In the red Worship Hymnal - 1057 Holy Saturday, March 31: In the red Worship Hymnal- 1061 Easter Sunday, April 1 reading for Holy Mass: in the red Worship Hymnal page 1079.

*LITURGICAL MINISTERS EASTER TRIDUUM SCHEDULE*

+ HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH- 7:00PM AT SACRED HEARTAltar Servers: Tre Fontenot, James Wilson, Thomas Irby, Sam Hollier Reader: Monique Irby

+ GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30TH – 3:00PM AT SACRED HEART Altar Servers: Tre Fontenot, James Wilson, Thomas Irby Readers: Eva Guillory & Rose May

+ EASTER VIGIL, MARCH 31ST – 8:00PM AT SACRED HEART Altar Servers: Tre Fontenot, Dreu Fontenot, Thomas Irby, Scott Peyton Jr. , Sam HollierReaders: Tim Donovan and *Need 1 more reader*

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Theresa Att ales & Angie Donovan

+ EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1ST 7:00am at Sacred HeartAltar Servers: *Need Altar Servers*Reader: Eva Guillory Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Perry & Bonnie Meche

10:00am at Sacred Heart Altar Servers: Vic parks, Caroline Richardson, Sam Richardson Readers: Christi ne Parks

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Fay Fontenot, Christi ne Hudspeth, *Need 1 more minister*

8:30am at Belaire Cove Chapel Altar Servers: Cole Fontenot & Caroline Garrett Readers: Paul Roy Fontenot Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion: Margaret Fontenot Margaret Fontenot

SUNDAY: 25 MARCH: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

SATURDAY, 24 MARCH 2018 4:00 p.m. B.C.: Karen Elizabeth Stelly Vidrine; Charles Fontenot; Merle Moreau Fontenot; Aclide & Edna Johnson, Rudolph & Lea Vidrine; Sam Matte, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Ardoin, Mr./ & Mrs. Marius Vidrine & Eloise; Roylis Saucier (15th Anniversary) Louella Saucier ; Mr. & Mrs. Alverd Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Lindsey Soileau Sr. & family; Francis, Dot & Ronald Fontenot 4:00 p.m.: Jessie, Rogers, Gussie, Shane, Charles, Nettie & Rachel Brown; Bill, Mable, George, Emily & Gladys Catoire; Adam Corona, David Sebastein, Lesley Fontenot Brunet; Jeanette & Alvin Bordelon Family; Runnie, Dewey and Donny Thibodeaux ; Mayo, Hester and Roy Roberie; Howard W. Pitre; Troy & Floyd Dupre; Donald Deshotel (Birthday) Jane Soileau; Jimmy Doucet; Roy , George & Corrine Sebastein; Alice, Raphael & Karen Lafleur; Harry Pitre; Wilson, Panney & Frankie Fontenot; Loretta BerthelotSUNDAY, 25 MARCH 20187:00 a.m.: Rudy Guillory; Therman James, Margaret Ray; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Firmin, Mr. & Mrs. Eldridge Deshotel; Coty & Harry McDaniel 10:00 a.m.: Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig; Vidrine Family; David Wayne Deville; Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Soileau, Hilda Lafleur; Don Soileau; Steve Coreil; Theo Fontenot; Joe Tuminaro Jr. & Family; Dewey & Runie & Donnie Thibodeaux; Hester & Mayo Roberie; Allen Ortego5:00 p.m.: FOR ALL PARISHIONERSMONDAY, 26 MARCH 2018 6:30 a.m.: Group Intention TUESDAY, 27 MARCH 2018 6:30 a.m Percy David; Rynell Fontenot (3rd Anniversary) WEDNESDAY, 28 MARCH 2018 6:30 a.m.: Geraldine, Shirlene, Lucy, Stelly

Family; Rev. Joshua Guillory HOLY THURSDAY, 29 MARCH 2018 7:00 p.m.: Joe Tuminaro Jr. & Family; Lesley Fontenot Brunet; Holy Souls, Wilson, Panney & Frankie Fontenot; Loretta Berthelot GOOD FRIDAY, 30 MARCH 2018 *No Mass* No Intentions* HOLY SATURDAY, 31 MARCH 20188:00 p.m.: Leland Fontenot; Eddie Beauregard; Kathy & Lionel Fontenot; Lee Ray, Lezy & Odele Guillory; Mr. & Mrs. Percy Sylvester; Mr. & Mrs. Hubert B. Fontenot; Harry Pitre; Chad J. Ortego; J.Y. & Elva Soileau; James Ortego; Mr. & Mrs. Steve Castille & Family; Rita Keller; Mr. & Mrs. Allen Buller; Elbie Fontenot & deceased family; Mr. & Mrs. Rivers Lavergne & family; Mitch, Gerald, Pearl & Lawrence Attales; Nazel & Morris Vidrine; Sylvia Fontenot; LeRay, Lezy & Hazel Guillory; Mr. & Mrs. Percy Sylvester ; Russel Hull; Steve Fontenot & family; Paul & Neva Manuel & family; Morel & Eva Lou Perrodin & family; Gail Perrodin & family; Athalie Dupre; Dale Guillory; George Fontenot; Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Bordelon; Mr. & Mrs. Anniel Guillory

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR MARCHEvangelization – Formation in Spiritual Discernment: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels.

DEEPEN YOUR PRAYER LIFE FOR LENT:The Divine Office, also known as the Liturgy of

the Hours, is the prayer of the Universal Church. When praying the Liturgy, you are praying with members of the Church throughout the world.

During Lent, the members of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites will be reciting the Evening Liturgy every Thursday evening

beginning February 15th at Queen of All Saints Church. We will begin at 5:00 before 5:30 mass.

All are invited to attend and pray the Divine Office to praise Our Lord and to offer petitions

for your needs and those of your family. Handouts and instructions will be provided. You only need to bring you desire to raise your voice

in prayer to Our Lord.

SUNDAY: 25 MARCH: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

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.”

NECROLOGY:Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Tuesday, March 27: Rev. Patrick L. Regan (+1969) Deacon Tim Borbas (+2015) Wednesday, March 28: Rev. Francis Xavier Bernier (+1960) Friday, March 30: Rev. John Roguet (+1931); Rev. James F. Geraghty (+1990) Saturday, March 31: Rev. Auguste Mathurin Canon Viel (+1958)

DEVOTION OF THE MONTHMARCH ~ MONTH OF ST. JOSEPH

The Church traditionally dedicates the month of March to the special veneration of St. Joseph, whose feast day is March 19th. “He was chosen by the eternal Father as the trustworthy guardian and protector of his greatest treasures, namely, his divine Son and Mary, Joseph’s wife,” says St. Bernardine of Siena. “He carried out this vocation with complete fidelity until at last God called him, saying ‘Good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Lord.’” Due to St. Joseph’s leadership of the Holy Family, he has been declared the protector and patron of the universal Catholic Church.

AWAKENING RETREATAre you ready to change your relationship with God and get closer to him? Do you need a community to turn to when in need? How about a Retreat?The next available Awakening Retreat will be held at LSUE Catholic Student Center on April 20th -22nd.Although, this is a Catholic Retreat, you do not have to be Catholic to attend. It is for young adults, put on by young adults; you do not have to be in college to attend.This Awakening Retreat is FREE. For more information about the retreat and to sign up, please visit: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScwFQOqLb-0rtUIe1…/viewform

Easter Triduum ScheduleHoly Thursday, March 29th ~ 7:00pm Mass at

Sacred Heart Church Good Friday, March 30th ~ Walk With Christ begins at 1:00pm at St. Joseph’s Church and

will end at Sacred Heart Church, where we will have the Good Friday services around 3:00pm. A bus will provide transportation from Sacred Heart Church to St. Joseph Church starting at

12:00noon. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, March

31st ~ *No Saturday morning Mass* 8:00pm Mass at Sacred Heart Church

Easter Sunday, April 1st ~ 7:00am & 10:00am Mass at Sacred Heart Church;

8:30am Mass at Belaire Cove Chapel

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Loretta West,

Theresa Fontenot, Eva Nell Soileau , Shirley Reed, Connie Burleigh, Phillip

McDaniel, Emily Odom, Dorothy Fontenot; Jeanette Clark; Sophie Guillory; Dot

Estilette, Judith Joubert; Claude Bernard; Darrell Deason; Ruth Fontenot; Paul Reavill; Hurley

Vidrine; James Carter; Winnis Dupre

+ SCHOOL NEWS ++ Sacred Heart 1st Communion Practice –

Tuesday, March 27th at 6:00pm + School Passion Play–

Wednesday, March 28th at 8:15am + Thursday, March 29th – noon dismissal for

High School and Elementary students + Sacred Heart 1st Communion –

Sunday, April 8th at 2:00pm+ ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR: Parent volunteers

are needed for the elementary book fair Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23rd-25th, from 8 A.M. to 3 P.M. Service hours are

available for parent volunteers. Volunteers can contact scheduling chairperson Desi Johnson at desjohnson1021@gmail.com. Reminder:

Volunteers must be Safe Environment certified.

SUNDAY: 25 MARCH: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE?+ Jubilee Bible Marathon: In honor of the Centennial of the Diocese of Lafayette 1918-2018, the Holy Bible will be read from cover to cover in the Square of St. Martinville beginning Wednesday, April 4th at 12:30pm to Sunday, April 8th at 4:30pm - 100 hours for 100 years!!! All are invited to come and participate in this Proclamation of the Foundation of our Faith. Come and marinate in the word. For more information or to sign up as a Reader, call Fr. Michael Champagne at 337- 394-6550. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend as much as possible of this extraordinary event.

+ A Special Mass for Survivors of Violence: Violence hits all communities, all income and age groups, and it also tests our faith. We have a responsibility to respond. Please help us reach out to those individuals and families who have experienced the pain and hurt of losing a love one through a violent act. The Catholic community cannot ignore the moral and human costs of so much violence in our mist. A special mass will be held on Sunday, April 29th at 2:00pm at the Cathedral of St. John. Bishop Douglas Deshotel will be the celebrant. All are invited to the Mass and the reception that follows. Please call the Office of Justice & Peace (261-5545) for more information or to make a referral and a personal invitation will be extended.

+ Annulment Process Workshop: Msgr. Robie Robichaux, the Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of Lafayette, will be presenting workshops on Declaration of Nullity and what is needed to begin the process. Additionally, the Office of Marriage and Family Life will provide information and resources available to individuals dealing with divorce and grief recovery. The two hour workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 17th at 10:00am and 6:00pm at the Diocesan offices, 1408 Carmel Dr. in Lafayette, LA. Please register by calling 261-5623 or via email to catrahan@diolaf.org. This is a FREE workshop!

+ Annual Mother’s Day of Reflection: The Annual Mothers’ Day of Reflection will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Immaculata Center (1408 Carmel Drive, Lafayette 70501). The day will begin at 9:00 AM and end at 2:00 PM.

The cost for the day is $25.00, which includes your lunch and materials for the day. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Deshotel. Visit www.diolaf.org/marriage to register. Pre-registration is required no later than April 27th.

Missy Polozola will be our guest speaker and will speak on Fiat: A Modern Day Journey with Our Lady Down the Road of Devotion and Prayer. Missy Polozola is a native of Lafayette, LA. She is wife to Kyle and mother to four beautiful, lively girls. Missy is passionate about her Catholic faith and living it, and can’t help sharing it with her world. Missy is an artist and teacher. Missy is blessed to have the opportunity to share her love of Jesus with the children at John Paul the Great Academy where she t e a c h e s Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and art classes. Missy had the distinct privilege of spending two years in formation with the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, TN. She counts those years as some of the most important in her life. Missy loves to travel, paint with her kids (and without!), go on dates with her husband, open her home to guests, be a friend to many, and just enjoy people.

SUNDAY: 25 MARCH: PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

THE EASTER FLOWERS ARE DONATED IN MEMORY OF…

At Belaire Cove Chapel: Harris & Loyce Dupre; Karen Lafleur; Sam Matte, Mr. & Mrs. Allen Ardoin; Mr. & Mrs. Marius Vidrine; Eloise Vidrine; Alex Reed; Leo, Nita, Vernon, Floyd & Roger Dupre

At Sacred Heart Church: Hamp Reed, Harry Lee West, Ruby Deshotel; Bernita F. Soileau; Rudy Guillory; Therman James; Margaret Ray, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Firmin; James & Justin Clark; Mr. & Herbert Buller Family; Mr. & Mrs. Dominique Reed family; Lesley Fontenot Brunet; Calvin Fontenot; Wilson & Panney Fontenot; Loretta Berthelot; Horea & Lydia Fontenot; Roger Fontenot; Lee Amma Fontenot; Mary Ardoin; Kyle Ardoin; Amar Fontenot Family; ; Luna R. Fontenot; Alvin “Kojak” Dupre; Bobby Stromer; Stephanie

Stromer; Merlin Cormier; Mr. & Mrs. Meliam Deshotel; Mr. & Mrs. Clebert Cormier; Gerald Ortego ; Mr. & Mrs. Curley C. Ortego Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Fabuse Ortego; Mr. & Mrs. Theo Mire Sr. ; Mr. & Mrs. Zenon Ortego; Charles Fontenot ; Cliff & Amy Wagley; Ferdie & Doris Bordelon; Mr. & Mrs. Homer Ardoin; Clarence, Sylvian & Huey Ardoin; Anna Bell A. Fontenot; Lee R. Soileau