SUNDAY: 17 JANUARY: 2ND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

FROM THE PASTOR Dear parishioners, Today we hear about the wedding at Cana. It was the groom’s responsibility to provide wine for the wedding in the Jewish tradition. Jesus provides the wine for this wedding as a sign of his future mystical marriage to the church at the Last Supper and on the cross. In Cana he changes water into wine. At the Last Supper he changes wine into His Blood. His mother Mary is there at the wedding in Cana and at the cross. So Jesus is the new Adam and Mary is the new Eve. What the first Adam and Eve messed up in the beginning, the new Adam and Eve overcome and surpass in their own time. Mary shows her intercessory power with her son when she asks him to perform this miracle and like the waiters she tells us, “Do whatever He tells you.” Let us heed her command. I want to congratulate Mayor Jennifer Vidrine who received the Martin Luther King, Jr. award Friday night from our parish. She has certainly exemplified the values that he lived. Thank you Mayor Vidrine for all you have done. May God continue to bless Ville Platte. Go Ville Platte! Don’t forget the Foundation banquet this Friday night at the civic center. Ushers, we are asking you now to pass out the bulletins after Mass at each of the doors of the church. Thanks for your service to the church. It is greatly appreciated! Don’t forget on Super bowl Sunday there will be no 5:00pm Sunday night Mass on February 7th. Please mark your calendars, our Lenten mission this year will be led by Fr. Hampton Davis on February 29th through March 2nd in the evening. Let’s draw a big crowd for him. Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Thomas Voorhies

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the WeekA couple had two very mischievous little boys, ages eight and ten, who were always getting into trouble. The parents knew that if any mischief

occurred in their town their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a monsignor in town had been successful in disciplining children, so she asked if he would speak with her boys. The monsignor agreed. The mother sent the eight- year-old in first.

The monsignor, a huge man with a booming voice, sat the younger boy down and asked him sternly, “Where is God?”

The boy’s mouth dropped open, but he made no response. He just sat there with his mouth hanging open, wide-eyed. So the monsignor repeated the question in an even stronger tone, “Where is God?” Again

the boy made no attempt to answer. So the monsignor raised his voice even more and shook his finger

in the boy’s face and bellowed, “WHERE IS GOD?” The boy screamed and bolted from the room, ran directly home

and dove into his closet, slamming the door behind him. When his older brother found him, he asked, “What happened?” The younger brother, gasping for breath, replied, “We are in BIG

trouble this time, dude. God is missing--- and they think WE did it!”

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.

Welcome into our Catholic family by the Sacrament of Baptism: Lina Marie Zhu-Fontenot, daughter of Kendall Fontenot & Youcui Zhu; Tripp Brent Joseph Rider, son of Rocky & Sarah Rider IIReturned to Christ through death: Our prayers and sincere condolences are offered to the family of: Andrus Chapman; Paula Kay Bordelon, Esther Soileau, and Jacqueline Fontenot.

Attention Sacred Heart Altar Serv-ers, Readers, and Extraordinary Ministers: The new schedule for January – March 2016 is now avail-able in the sacristy, the rectory, and on our website

SUNDAY: 17 JANUARY: 2ND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 23 & 24 JANUARYSat., 4 p.m. (BC) Jace Marcantel Sat., 4 p.m. Ben Manuel Sun., 7 a.m. Laura Manuel Sun., 10 a.m. Gabe Fontenot, Vic Parks, Chase Bordelon, CJ DupreSun., 5 p.m. Nick Bellow

READERS FOR THE WEEKEND OF 23 & 24 JANUARYSat., 4 p.m. (BC) Don Marcantel Sat., 4 p.m. Patsy Veillon Sun., 7 a.m. Tim Donovan Sun., 10 a.m. Kermit Miller Sun., 5 p.m. Cindy Pitre

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR THE WEEKEND OF 23 & 24 JANUARY

Sat., 4 p.m. (BC) Faye Lafleur Sat., 4 p.m. Raymond & Tina GuillorySun., 7 a.m. Perry & Bonnie Meche Sun., 10 a.m. Elena DeRouen & June Hamlin Sun., 5 p.m. Larry & Sherry Vidrine

ALTAR SERVERS FOR THE WEEK OF 18 – 22 JANUARYMon. January 18, 6:30 a.m Laura ManuelTues. January 19, 6:30 a.m. Wed. January 20, 6:30 a.m. Thur. January 21, 6:30 a.m. Nick BellowTHIRD THURSDAY 5:30 p.m. Seth Menard Fri. January 22, 6:30 a.m.

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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. 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.

ADORATION CHAPELThe 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:

Mondays at 11:00pm and 12:00am (midnight)Wednesdays at 7:00pm

Fridays at 7:00pm

SUNDAY: 17 JANUARY: 2ND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY:

•U n i v e r s a l : T h a t sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. •E v a n g e l i z a t i o n : 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: Sunday, January 17: Rev. William Frantzen (+1970) Monday, January 18: Rev. Gus J. Johnson (+1988) Tuesday, January 19: Rev. Desire Senneville (+1977), Deacon Rodless Leleux (+2015) Wednesday, January 20: Rev. John P. Ferret (+1936) Rev. L. Espitaller (+1954) Thursday, January 21: Rev. Jules C. Speyrer (+2010) Friday, January 22: Rev. Alfred Dupret (+1935) Saturday, January 23: Most Rev. Maurice Schexnayder (+1981)

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS:Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer:Sunday, January 17: Rev. Andre Metrejean Monday, January 18: Msgr. Paul Metrejean Tuesday, January 19: Rev. Mark Miley Wednesday, January 20: Rev. Thomas Montelaro Thursday, January 21: Rev. Michael Moody, SVD Friday, January 22: Rev. Randall Moreau Saturday, January 23: Rev. Jason Mouton Sunday, January 24: Msgr. Richard Mouton 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.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MONDAY, January 18: 1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 TUESDAY, January 19: 1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 WEDNESDAY, January 20: 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51; Mk 3:1-6, THURSDAY, January 21: 1 Sm 18:6-9;19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12 , FRIDAY, January 22: 1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19 SATURDAY, January 23: 2 Sm 1:1-4,11-12,19,23-27; Mk 3:20-21, Sunday, January 24, readings for Holy Mass: Worship hymnal page 1117

Sacred Heart Church Lenten Mission 2016Presented by Fr. Hampton Davis

February 29th, March 1st, and March 2nd at 7:00pm

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Josie Guillory, Mitch Attales, Harry Pitre, James Briley, Dutton Wall

and Gary Keith Ortego and Judy Dupre.

**ATTENTION! Belaire Cove Altar Servers, Readers, and

Extraordinary Ministers: Please send your updated contact

information to Michelle at the rectory. Email: secretary@

sacredheartvp.com ; Phone:(337)363-2989; Fax:(337)363-3500.

Thank you for all of your help!

Super bowl Sunday, February 7th ---

There will be NO 5:00pm Sunday night Mass.

Holy Land Pilgrimage June 8-16, 2016Spiritual Director: Fr. Mitch Guidry, Our Lady

Queen of All Saints In a real way, making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land draws us closer to Jesus of Nazareth. The Scriptures will come alive as we visit Our Lord’s homeland, and each day, we will have time to renew and affirm our faith- to pray and reflect. Come, as we follow in the Footsteps of Jesus!

For more information, contact Magnificant Travel: (337)291-1933 Or Anne-Christine Jagneaux after 3:00pm at (337)831-9064

For Pilgrimage Highlights and more details, please visit our website www.sacredheartvp.com

SATURDAY, 16 January 20164 p.m. BC: : Alex Reed, Sam Matte, Mark Krasnoff, Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Reed, Harris Dupre (Birthday), Loyce Dupre, Tommy Fontenot, Eve Fontenot, Janet Ardoin

4 p.m.: Fred & Bonnie Phillips, John Fred Fontenot Jr.(17th Anniversary) and family, Beverly Ardoin, Huey Foret, Stephanie & Bobby Stromer

SUNDAY, 17 January 20167 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. JB Veillon, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tuminero Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Norman Vidrine Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Norman Vidrine Jr., Alicia Lafleur, Jessie & Rogres Brown, David Sebastein, Adam Corona, Emily & George Catoire, Lucien Manuel (Birthday), Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Deshotels, Evelyn Guillory & family

10 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot, Meris Dupre, Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Soileau, Lyndon Soileau, James G. Lafleur & family, Mr. & Mrs. Ira L. Fontenot & family, Keith Perrodin, Sally DUplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine, John Trahan (4th Anniversary) Rowena Fusilier Lafleur

5 p.m.: FOR PARISHIONERS

MONDAY, 18 January 20166:30 a.m.: Craig M. Fontenot, Percy (19th Anniversary) & Hazel Sylvester, Lee Ray Guillory, Clayton & Ola Guillory, Odelle & Gertie Guillory, Mr. & Mrs. Lezy Guillory, Jeanette Bordelon, Paula Bordelon, Alvin Bordelon family, Warren Fontenot

TUESDAY,19 JANUARY 20166:30 a.m.:William Pucheu, Ray J. Eva S. Lafleur, Vernon, Eunice & Marla Prudhomme

WEDNESDAY, 20 JANUARY 20166:30 a.m.: Willard Fontenot, Percy David, Dot Veillon(Birthday), Chester Meche, Ignace & Alicia Meche THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY 20166:30 a.m. : Bruce, Kert, Scott, Debra, Emelda, Fred & Bonnie Phillips

FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY 20167:00 a.m.: Harvey LeBas family , Ursula Attaway (Birthday), Curtis, C.L., & Inez Attaway, Thomas & Mary Reed, Alex & Rose Demourelle

SATURDAY, 23 JANUARY 20168 a.m.: Terling C. Fontenot

SUNDAY: 17 JANUARY: 2ND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME

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

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES (10 JANUARY 2016- THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD)

SACRED HEART $ 7,437.00BISHOP SERVICE APPEAL $285.64TOTAL $7,722.64BELAIRE COVE $ 497.00BISHOP SERVICE APPEAL $53.00TOTAL $550.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP!

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