Men`s Retreat Our Lady of The Oaks Retreat House Grand Coteau

SUNDAY: 15 MARCH: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Men’s Retreat
Our Lady of The Oaks Retreat
House
Grand Coteau, La.
Thursday March 26 at 6:00 pm
- Sunday March 29 at Noon
For more information please
contact: Steve Buller at 337363-7001 or Leonard Fontenot
at 337-363-4345
Annual Catholic Daughter French
Retreat
Our Lady Queen of all Saints Family
Life Center
March 19, 2015, 8a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Rosary will be prayed, Mass,
Confession, & Sacrament of the Sick
Presenter: Father Richard Vidrine
Everyone is invited!
For more information, call 363-1269
Reminder: During the penitential
seasons of Advent and Lent, which
prepare us for the feasts to come, we
mark that penitential preparation by
not exchanging the sign of peace at
Masses.
Sacred Heart Parish Choir:
The Sacred Heart Parish Choir is
currently accepting both adult
& children choristers to join the
Parish Choir. Admission is open to
children from the ages of 8 to 18
that attend Mass at Sacred Heart,
and open to adults who enjoy
singing and willing to devote their
time to this ministry. Interested
person should contact the Director
of Sacred Music, Mr. Ben LeBleu, at
337-363-2989. Rehearsals are on
Monday afternoons from 3:30 p.m.
to 4:15 p.m. for children and on
Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. for adults, and both children
and adults rehearse at 9 a.m. on
Sunday morning before the sung
Solemn Mass at 10 a.m.
INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH:
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Universal: That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person.
Evangelization: That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always.
COME AND SEE….
St. Joseph Seminary College • St. Benedict, Louisiana
PALM SUNDAY WEEKEND VOCATION RETREAT
MARCH 27-29, 2015
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WHERE ARE YOU GOING?
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IS JESUS ASKING YOU TO BE HIS PRIEST
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COME AND SEE HOW TO DISCERN GOD’S WILL FOR OUR LIFE.
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NO COST TO YOU.
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FREE TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED FROM LAFAYETTE.
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MEN 16 YEARS AND OLDER.
Contact Lafayette Office of Vocations to reserve your spot today!
337-261-5690
visit lafayettevocations.org • email vocations@diolaf.org
Learn the Church’s teaching about the right to life, and find out what you
can do to defend it. Watch new episodes of “Defending Life” airing on
EWTN at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesdays and 11 p.m. on Thursdays. Listen to
EWTN Radio Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. You
can also stream EWTN online by going to EWTN.com and then clicking on
the “television” tab. For show topics for each week visit DefendingLife.TV.
Donations for Easter Flowers are
now being taken in memory of
loved ones. Please use designated
envelope provided with envelope
system or an envelope labeled
“Easter Flowers” with donation
and list of names by Monday,
March 30.
PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
O 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
SUNDAY: 15 MARCH: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
From the Pastor
“My heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is
that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1
Mes chers amis,
We’ve already arrived at the Fourth Sunday
of Lent. Traditionally, this Sunday is rather
unique; like the Third Sunday of the Season
of Advent (“Gaudete Sunday”), the Fourth
Sunday of Lent is a break in an otherwise
penitential season. The vestments for this day
are traditonally rose, as they are on Gaudete
Sunday in Advent, and flowers may adorn the
Altar. This day is called “Laetare Sunday”, and
takes its name from the opening words of the
Mass, the Introit’s “Laetare, Jerusalem”:?
Laetare Jerusalem: et conventum facite
omnes qui diligitis eam: gaudete cum
laetitia, qui in tristitia fuistis: ut exsultetis, et
satiemini ab uberibus consolationis vestrae.
(Psalm) Laetatus sum in his, quae dicta sunt
mihi: in domum Domini ibimus.
Rejoice, O Jerusalem: and come together all
you that love her: rejoice with joy, you that
have been in sorrow: that you may exult, and
be filled from the breasts of your consolation.
(Psalm) I rejoiced at the things that were said
to me: we shall go into the house of the Lord.
According to very ancient Roman tradition,
serious penance and fasting did not begin
until Monday of the third week before
Easter (the day after this Sunday). Thus,
Laetare was the last day before the period
of strict discipline. It was not until later that
Lent was lengthened to forty days, making
a Tuesday into “Mardi Gras” literally in
French “Fat Tuesday”, the day people had
to use up the animal fats in their houses.
Laetare is therefore a refreshment stop on
the pilgrimage toward Easter: think of water
stations along the route of a Marathon
race. Together with the joy of approaching
Easter, this Sunday is about the Heavenly
Jerusalem we long for, which is anticipated
in the Church and the Most Holy Eucharist.
Moses is also an important figure in today’s
Mass. He obtained manna from God for the
People in the wilderness on their journey to
the Promised Land. Eucharist and journey.
Joy and Jerusalem.
May Our Lady help us to prepare well for the
coming days of Holy Week and the Sacred
Triduum!
Dans le Sacré Cœur du Christ,
Fr. Vidrine
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY, Mar. 16: Is 65:17-21, Jn 4:43-54, TUESDAY, Mar.
17: Ez 47:1-9, 12, Jn 5:1-16, WEDNESDAY, Mar. 18: Is 49:815, Jn 5:17-20, THURSDAY, Mar. 19: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a,
16, Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22, Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:4151a, FRIDAY, Mar. 20: Wis 2:1a, 12-22, Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30,
SATURDAY, Mar. 21: Jer 11:18-20, Jn 7:40-53
Sunday, March 22 readings for Holy Mass: Worship hymnal
begins on page 1040
PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS:
Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer:
Sunday, Mar. 15: Rev. Brad Guillory, Monday, Mar. 16: Bishop
Curtis Guillory, SVD, Tuesday, Mar. 17: Rev. Joshua Guillory,
Wednesday, Mar. 18: Rev. Thomas Habetz, Thursday, Mar.
19: Rev. Jude Halphen, Friday, Mar. 20: Rev. Brian Harrington,
Saturday, Mar. 21: Msgr. Russell Harrington, VE, Sunday, Mar.
22: Rev. Donald Hawkins, SJ
Eternal 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, Mar. 17: Rev. Albert J. Boumans (+2005),
Wednesday, Mar. 18: Rev. Guido Nuernberger (+1959),
Rev. Eugene Joseph A. Senneville (+2006), Friday, Mar. 20:
Rev. J. A. Maltrait (+1937), Saturday, Mar. 21: Rev. Louis J.
Savey (+1960), Sunday, Mar. 22: Msgr. A. Francois Garneau
(+1970), Msgr. Paul M. Fusilier (+1990)
Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine et lux perpetua
luceat eis.
STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES
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$988.00
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SUNDAY: 15 MARCH: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 21 MARCH 22 MARCH
4 p.m. (BC)
Evan Miller
4 p.m. (SH)
Morgan Fontenot
7 a.m. Cade Fontenot
10 a.m Gabe Fontenot, Vic Parks, Connor Fontenot
5 p.m. Sam Hollier
READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 21 MARCH - 22 MARCH
4 p.m. (BC)
Paul Roy Fontenot
4 p.m. (SH)
Jackie Vidrine 7 a.m.
Chris Stromer
10 a.m.
Kermit Miller
5 p.m.
Shirlene Fruge
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
FOR THE WEEKEND OF 21 MARCH - 22 MARCH
4 p.m. (BC)
Margaret Fontenot
4 p.m. (SH)
JoEl Guillory, Barbara Vidrine
7 a.m.
Winston Lafleur, Carlton Manuel
10 a.m.
Jeanette Clark, Shelia Miller
5 p.m.
Wayne Fruge, Greg Hollier
ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF
16 MARCH - 20 MARCH
Mon. Mar. 16, 6:30 a.m. Laura Manuel
Tues. Mar. 17, 6:30 a.m. Jami Fontenot
Wed. Mar. 18, 6:30 a.m.
Thur. Mar. 19, 6:30 a.m.
The Bellows
Fri. Mar. 20, 6:30 a.m.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Gail Fontenot, Kristen Smith Fontenot, and Deacon Ray
“Whistle” Gibson.
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.
Returned to Christ through death, our prayers
and sincere condolences are offered to the
families of: Anna Mae Bourque, Joseph Elix
Fontenot Jr., and Bernita Soileau.
Cemetery Note: Brick Graves
Our cemetery has several old brick graves that are in
serious need of maintenance in order to preserve them.
We are asking parishioners to contact the parish office
at 363-2989 if they know who these graves belong to, or
if they know a means of contacting the next of kin. Over
time, the markers on these graves have become illegible
or have been removed.
MOTHER’S DAY OF REFLECTION
WITH PATTY SCHNEIER
May 6, 2015 – St. Edmond Church Hall, Lafayette
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored by the Office of Marriage and Family Life
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Cost $25
Mass celebrated
Lunch is provided
Go to diolf.org/marriage for more information
and to register
Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 24,
2015
Seating is limited please register early
Patty Schneier is a nationally recognized speaker and
author of Love Letters from Mom on What Matters
Most. She has been a guest on Covenant Network,
Ave Maria Radio and Catholic Answers Live.
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:
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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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will have its monthly
Eucharistic Holy Hour with Exposition and Solemn
Benediction on Thursday, March 19th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m..
All are invited to attend. Altar Server – Gabe Fontenot
SUNDAY: 15 MARCH: THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2015
4 p.m. BC: FOR PARISHIONERS
Also remembered in prayer: Alex Reed, Sam Matte,
Mark Krasnoff, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Reed, Mr. & Mrs. David
Fontenot & Family, Janel B. Fontenot, Peggy & Brady
Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena Williams, Lee Fuselier
4 p.m. SH: DECEASED FAMILY OF LAKE LAFLEUR
Also remembered in prayer: Richelle Singleton, Floyd
Dupre, Troy Aymond, Dewey Fontenot, Carine Guillory,
Theresa Dupre, Jane Andrepont, Yvette Soileau, Betty
Ann Guillory, Joseph Calvin Soileau, Pat DeRouen, Emma
Joyce Soileau, Sylvan & Huey Ardoin, Tommy Deville (4th
Anniversary), Mr. & Mrs. Wade Deville
SUNDAY, 15 MARCH 2015
7 a.m.: GERALD ORTEGO, MR. & MRS. CURLEY C.
ORTEGO SR., MR. & MRS. FABUSE ORTEGO
Also remembered in prayer: Joe & Marjorie Ardoin,
Jessie Brown, Rogers Brown, Adam Corona, David
Sebastein, Emily & George Catoire, Judge Burton Foret,
Coty McDaniel (9th Anniversary), Zack Guillory
10 a.m.: SAM MATTE, MR. & MRS. ALLEN ARDOIN,
MR. & MRS. MARUIS VIDRINE, ELOISE VIDRINE
Also remembered in prayer: Sally Duplechin, Mary Arden
Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine, Brett Fontenot,
Zack Guillory, Cloynise Lachney, Peal McDaniel Foret,
Gloria Ardoin, Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig, Lena
Williams, Mr. & Mrs. Alcide Ortego Jr. & Sr. & Family,
Ashton A. Arnaud Jr. & Sr. & family, Theresa Reed
5 p.m.: DON & LENA FRANKS, ELDRIDGE & CHRISTINE
LANDRENEAU, LUIS CANTU
Also remembered in prayer: Pat DeRouen, Rowell Duos,
Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez
Perrin, Tracy Perrin
MONDAY, 16 MARCH 2015
6:30 a.m.: JOYCE MILLER (BIRTHDAY)
Also remembered in prayer: Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale
Sittig, Lena Williams, Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr.
& Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2015
6:30 a.m.: PEGGY & BRADY HUDSPETH, DALE
SITTIG, LENA WILLIAMS
Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs.
J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin,
Tracy Perrin
WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2015
6:30 a.m.: PEGGY & BRADY HUDSPETH, DALE
SITTIG, LENA WILLIAMS
Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Duos, Mr. &
Mrs. J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez
Perrin, Tracy Perrin
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2015
6:30 a.m.: BRUCE & GERALDINE SOILEAU, HILDA
LAFLEUR, THEO FONTENOT
Also remembered in prayer: Priests, Seminarians,
& Religious, Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig,
Lena Williams, Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Segura,
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy Perrin
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2015
6:30 a.m.: PEGGY & BRADY HUDSPETH, DALE
SITTIG, LENA WILLIAMS
Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs.
J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin, Tracy
Perrin
8:10 a.m.:
SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2015
8 a.m.: YVETTE & TODD SOILEAU & FAMILY, BETTY
& BOB GUILLORY
Also remembered in prayer: Rowell Duos, Mr. & Mrs.
J.D. Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Duos, Inez Perrin,
Tracy Perrin
SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK AND
SACRED TRIDUUM
March 29 Palm Sunday
Procession & Solemn Mass
10:00am (Begins at Elem. School)
April 2 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
6:30pm (Adoration will follow till midnight)
April 3 Good Friday
Annual Walk 12:00pm (Begins at St. Joseph)
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
3:00pm (OLQAS Church)
April 4 Holy Saturday Paschal Vigil
8:00pm
April 5 Easter Sunday
Masses of the Lord’s Resurrection 7:00am
8:30am (Belaire Cove)
8:30am (St. Joseph)
10:00am
(Please Note: there is no afternoon Mass on
Easter Sunday!)