SACRED HEART BULLETIN

LITURGICAL SERVICES

SUNDAY MASSES: Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Spanish Mass: 3:00 PM WEEKDAY MASSES: Weekday Mass 6:30 AM only Monday through Friday OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA, Tuesday at 6:30 AM FIRST SATURDAY MASS: 8:30 AM Adoration until 10:00 AM CONFESSIONS: Weekdays before or after Mass and Saturday Confessions 3:45 –4:15 p.m.

ADORATION: 24 Hour Adoration Thursday, 7:00 AM – Friday, 7:00 AM

PARISH OFFICES Rectory: 415 Union St., Morgan City, LA 70380 or P.O. Box 632,Morgan City, LA 70381-0632. Phone: (985) 385-0770. Fax: (985) 384-7176. Email: secretary@sacredheartmc.org Web: www.sacredheartmc.org Office of Religious Education: P.O. Box 632, Morgan City, LA 70381-0632 Phone:(985)384-8108 or 385-0770 Email: dre@sacredheartmc.org

BAPTISMS: Second & fourth Sunday of each month, 10:00 AM. BOTH parents MUST attend a baptism seminar held first Sunday of each month, 9:00 AM in the rectory. WEDDINGS: Couples should make an appointment with the parish priest at least six months in advance. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Call the rectory anytime at 385-0770. COMMUNION IN THE HOME/HOME VISITS: Call 385-0770. Monday—Friday, 8:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. HOSPITAL VISITS: If you or someone you know would like to be visited in the hospital, you must call the rectory at 385-0770.

TO REQUEST A PARISH REGISTRATION FORM,

Call the Rectory at 385-0770… or secretary@sacredheartmc.org…

or visit the rectory between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 pm.,

Monday through Friday.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS : Rectory, 985-385-0770 Fr. Greg, 1-985-258-6811. Fr. Noas, 985-228-0798. Rev. Mr. Randall Jennings, 985-518-2177

Rev. Greg Fratt, Pastor Rev. Noas Kerketta, Associate

Rev. Mr. Randall Jennings, Deacon

VISIT www.CatholicsComeHome.org

Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People

1.985.873.0026 Outreach line for victims of sexual

abuse by church workers.

Email: secretary@sacredheartmc.org Web: www.sacredheartmc.org

December 15, 2013 THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT Vol. 28 No.50

PLEASE SILENCE CELL PHONES DURING SERVICES.

CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE Containers are in the rear of church to collect your donations of non-perishable food items to be used in the Christmas food baskets. These baskets will be given to parishioners who are in need. Monetary donations are also accepted. Make checks payable to Sacred Heart and with a notation, “food baskets”. The drive ends on Monday, December 16th.

RETIRED PRIESTS COLLECTION DECEMBER 14 & 15

SECOND COLLECTION

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CHRISTMAS WEEK SERVICES

DECEMBER 21/22 Saturday—4:30 pm Sunday—8 & 11 am, 3pm Spanish. NO 6 pm. The church will be decorated for Christmas at this time.

DECEMBER 24/25 CHRISTMAS Tuesday—4:30 pm, 8pm, Midnight Wednesday—10 am only—Spanish Mass at Noon.

Second collection will be for Catholic Charities.

DECEMBER 28/29

Saturday—4:30 pm Sunday—8 am, 11 am, 6 pm 3pm Spanish

NEW YEAR SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 31—JANUARY 1 Tuesday—4:30 pm Eve Mass Wednesday—8:30 am, 3pm Spanish Mass

PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON DECEMBER 24 &25

AND ON DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1.

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NO CCD CLASSES CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

WEEKS CCD classes resume on Monday & Tuesday, January 6 & 7 at the usual times.

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WEEKEND READINGS First Reading — The barren deserts will re-joice and flower. (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be pa ent, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing. (Ma hew 11:2-11). he English transla on of the Psalm Responses from Lec onary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna onal Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora on. All rights reserved.

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PRAY FOR… PEACE, Protection from floods & storms, Souls in Purgatory, Forgotten Souls, Mark Manfre, Harold Ross, Huan Tran, Mary Ann Crocker, Mydra Pitre, Randy Melancon, Shirley Giroir, Carolyn Sons, Daisy Morvant, William Rhodes, John Simona, Dot & Sheila Hayes, Betty & James Rink, John Hebert, Jr., Barbara Kelly, Patricia Ebeling, Patsy Manuel, Mary & Emory Besse, Cathy Luc, William LaPoint, Reggie Sampey, Jules Thomas, Benny Giandelone, Don Myers, Morgan Loupe, Colleen Giroir, Janet Bennett, Fred Smith, Jason Rogers, Elizabeth Billiot, Emile Solar, Emile Barbier, Betty Smith, Elton Billiot, T.J. Holcombe, Johnathan Baptiste, Peggy Giroir, Donny Blankenship, Dana Herman, Charlie Solar, Sr., Betty Ledet, Chad Carmouche, Colleen Stephens, Sandy Mire, Brandon Gil, Gil Family, Wayne Vidos, Harvey White, Kalix Burnet, James Stansbury III, Brenda Gant, Rose DeHart, Florence Madise, Danny Hampton, Dewanna Besse, Earl Blanco, Jr., Butch Blum, Linda Marks, Justillian Templet, Lorraine Brownell, Timmy Stephens, Becky Wiggins, Melissa Vercher, Bernice Giandelone, Mikki Dauntain, Austin Teeter, Troy Gant, Annette Landry, Billie Hidalgo, John Guarisco, Jr., Azmaria Jennings, Amy Faulk, Carol Bergeron, Marcia McClelland, David Gaspar, Tonya Beck, Waylon Kiff, Elnora Raymond, Ronald Verdin, Iris Meranta, Sylvia Polaski, Bob Keeling, Barbara Aucoin, Lamar Chaisson, David Ghirardi, Natalie Stephens, James Stansbury, Ronnie Bailey, Jack McLaughlin, Janet Taquino, Doris Chaisson, Stella Saleme, Mi-chael Leger, Louis Tamporello, Jr., Zweigle/Dupree Families, George Percle, Jr., Mona Thibodeaux ,John Bingham, Lynn Rosson, Evelyn Morgan, Carolyn L. Barbier, Tom Morgan, Roy Simoneaux, Calvin & Laura Alfred, Annabelle Stubblefield, Tommy Bourgeois, Amanda E. Rodrigue, Lisa & James Skinner, Colleen Pilant, Leonard Guarisco, Oswald Verret, Tricia Pettingill, Kelly Tizzolato, Shirley Fontenot, Otis Rulf, Fr. Gallen, Gary LaHoste, Tammy Cedotal, Bert Gibson, Leland & Gussie Lacaze, Brad, Bryan & Brett Beaudoin, Mary Cannella, Pat Cavett, Deborah Hernandez, Louis (Johnny) Landry, Jimmie Martin, Rosemary DeHart, Russell Robicheaux, Allen Rink, Gracie Ross, Hallie Roger, James Thomas, Graham Blakely, Brian Melancon, Elisa Raymond, Anna Cunningham, Anthony Aucoin, Leo Delaune, Paul Duval, Sr., Georgia Domangue, Sheila Toups, Collin Rink, Paul Vella, Sr., Mary Ann Trosclair, Stephen Giroir, Charlie Solar, Sr., Walter Bodden, Florina Bergeron, Shannon Naquin, Bobby Daigle, Ray Hebert, Astrid Walsh, Mary Groves, Carol Hebert, Travis Williams, Ken Arceneaux, Jr., Jackie Rousso, Eva Claire & Otis Landry (twins), Layla Nelson, Joe Bruni, Donna Duplantis, Robert Schaffe, Megan Daigle, Marlene Gautier, Sinclair Callais, Taylor Picou, Anthony Billiot, Debbie Stansbury Jones, Pete Dallas, Kevin Trosclair, Lynn T. Trevino, Mary Helen Trosclair, Kenny Scelfo, Sr., Bernie Marino, James Bessonette, Thor Hob-good, Ken Hobgood, Rusty Allen, June Newson, Edwin Jones. MILITARY: Butch Alfred, Troy Barras, Roberto Martinez, Joseph Pisani, Jr., Gary Lundy, Chad Pearce, Brent & Sennet Wiggins, Ken-neth Forbes, Donald Jenkins, Luke Alfonso, Stephen Darce, Matthew Michel, Brett Michel, Shayne LaCoste, Cory Williams, Kenneth Loupe, Ramon Madrid, Brandon & Joyce Breaux, Julie Levingston, Brett Guidry, Brandon Thibodeaux, Kevin Foret, Robert Quain, Jonathan Miller, Chad Jos. LeBoeuf, Ellen Mendoza,, Matthew Lee Mason, Brandon Tregle, Jonathan Johnson, Trevor Hampton, Ryan & Andrew Bourdier, Brent Hidalgo, Michael Couvillon, Joseph Johnson V, Spc. Don Von Beulow, Military Around the World, All

MASS INTENTIONS: Sat. Dec. 14, 4:30pm: Ernest & Marie Myers Daigle Family, Whitney E.Thibodaux, Richard Bras-so, Merlin & Rosemary Glynn, Libby Ledet, Mary Hill, Fr. John Gallen/healing, Christine Verrett, Irvin Loupe, Sr., Julian Fernandez, Seth Sumrall, Audrey & Bert Chauvin, Pat Badeaux, Mildred Thornton, Charlie & Joyce Cloutier, C.J. & Mary Doiron, Irene Courville, Grace Napoli, David Duplantis, George Melancon, Walter Romero, Jeanne Picou, Janis Guarisco, Leo & Mary Streva, Melvin Pitre, Doris B. & J. Darwin Richard, Joe & Shirley Baker, Laughlin Family, Emory & Mary Besse-Healing, Rosalie Blum, Lennis & Estellina Simoneaux, Eloise & Bill Gowland, Earl L. Mayon, Theresa & William Maxwell, Pauline & Randolph Landry, John & Stella Mula, Elmo & Viola Goulas, Troy Fangue, Alfred/Holt Families, Vera Dupuis, Darce/Sons Families, Martin & Deshotel Families, Evelyn Prince, Robert LaBauve, Mary Martin, Smith-Theriot Families, Philip Smith, Sr., Dirk Hoffpauir, Joe Parsiola, Corinne & Frank Mula, Joe & Bet Cefalu, Elfrey LeBlanc, Ivy Solar, Curtis Mire, Barbara Clark, Audrey Kreamer, Eddie Fields, Jr., Louise & Clem Bougeois, Edith Kern, Michael Leger, Ronnie Grizzaffi, Leda Henry-Special Intention, Billy Theriot. Sun. Dec. 15, 8:00 am: Libby Ledet, Mary Ann Vaccarella, Miller/Prohaska Families, Danny Gaudet, H.V. Choo Choo Fondren, Forcheimer/Fondren Families L/D, Bert & Audrey Chauvin, Blake Mayon, Stella & Santo Rousso, Giroir/Price Families, Shirley Conrad, Rose Percle, Jason DeHart, Wise/Pennington Families, Michael Duke, Clarence & Odette Naquin, Luda & Eli Fields, Nolan & Katherine Michel, Walter & Irma Michel, Anatole & Ida Fangue, Roland & Virginia Fangue, A. J. Coleman, Jr., Lionel Arceneaux, Joe Giandelone, Nellie Blereau, Do-ris & J.D. Richard, Lynn & Rita Bernucho, John & Josephine DiMatteo, Frank Domino, Smith/Theriot Family, Philip Smith, Sr., Melvin Pitre, Mary Streva, Mildred Thornton, Julia Chaisson, Grace Napoli, Belle Simoneaux, Ted McManus, Raymond Beadle, Earl Laughlin, Sr., Thomas beadle, Helen Laughlin, Mary C. Laughlin, Martha Sue Clark, Mildred Thornton-Bday. 11:00 am: Fannie/Vincent/Anthony Cannata, Frank Domino, Sr., Hogan/Landry Families, Mac, Mary & Stephen McCleary, Dehart/Duhon Families L&D, Adam & Dorothy Conner, Dr. C.R. Brownell, Leonard & Florence Bernucho, Charles Mo-reau, Ozio/LeDoux Families, Shannon/DeRouen Families, Oliver Bergeron, Jr., Recovery of Brent Bergeron, Bernice Triche. 3:00pm: Unremembered souls. 6:00pm: Unborn Souls, Geneva Parker, George Fernandez, Janet/Beverly/Charles Fernan-dez, Leonard & Enola Klutts, Barbara Miller, Yvonne Fernandez, Carl J. & Glenda W. Streva, Their children, Their parents, and living & deceased relatives, Andrew McClelland. Mon. Dec. 16, 6:30am: Yvonne Fernandez, Eloise & Bill Gowland, John & Stella Mula, Pauline & Randolph Landry, Theresa & William Maxwell, M/M Eddie Landry, Any & All Special Inten-tions, Nellie Blereau, Joe & Bet Cefalu, Roland & Jenna Fangue, Streva Family L/D, George Melancon, Joe Parsiola, Rose Percle, Jason Dehart, Elaine Naquin, Frank & Alice Grizzaffi . Tues., Dec. 17, 6:30 am: Souls in Purgatory, Yvonne Fernan-dez, Boudreaux/Sewart Families, Eloise & Bill Gowland, John & Stella Mula, Pauline & Randolph Landry, Theresa & William Maxwell, Robert LaBauve, Shirley Conrad, George Melancon, Annie Callais, Wise Family, Nellie Blereau, Dupuis Family, Elaine Naquin, Geraldine & Arthur Hebert, Coby Allen. Wed., Dec. 18, 6:30am: Yvonne Fernandez, Theresa & William Maxwell, John & Stella Mula, Pauline & Randolph Landry, David Duplantis, Skeezix & Flora Bergeron, Bertin/Dupuis Fami-lies, Manfre/Grizzaffi Families, Lelia Dragna, Gerald Blanchard, Bet & Joseph Cefalu, Sr., Robert LaBauve, Nellie Blereau, Jason DeHart, Elaine Naquin, George Melancon, Barbara Clark, Stella & Santo Rousso, Danny Gaudet, Josephine DiMatteo, Rev. Anthony Rousso, Joe Giordano, Lucas Grizzaffi, Helen Laughlin. Thurs., Dec. 19, 6:30am: Yvonne Fernandez, George Melancon, Joe Parsiola, Nellie Blereau, Manfre Family, Teresa & William Maxwell, John & Stella Mula, Randolph & Pauline Landry, Joyce & Charlie Cloutier, Stella & Santo Rousso, Belle & Lester Simoneaux, Danny Gaudet, Bert & Audrey Chauvin Fri., Dec. 20, 6:30am: All Souls for 11/1/12 to 10/31/13, Vesta Dreyer.

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT December 15, 2013

November 24, 2013 Envelopes: $5146.00 Loose: $1153.00 Total: $6299.00 CCHD: $2361.00 —————————————————— December 1, 2013 Philippines Envelopes: $5252.00 $6187.00 Loose: $1202.00 Total: $6454.00 —————————————————— ROOF Cost: $251,270.00 Balance: $110,370.00

DONATE FOR THE NEW ROOF When donating for the new roof, make checks payable to Sacred Heart Church. On the notation line of the check, write the word “roof”. In doing so, we will know where to place your donation. As always, we appreciate your generosity in time of need.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION We make transi ons along life’s jour-ney, and search for meaning. Watch an infant take those first wobbly steps. Inevitably they are toward the arms of a dear one, and the gleeful smile and wordless laughter let us know that the baby understands that the whole world is renewed in an instant. Parents may see that wide-eyed smile again some years later as they flip car keys in the teenag-er’s direc on, and by God’s grace at in-between moments of forgiveness and affir-ma on. Sacraments open a window to the blessings of everyday life and help us claim their deep meaning. A voice from a fiery bush warned Moses to take off his shoes because he stood on “holy ground.” Your first steps, your first word, taking your place at the fami-ly table, s rring to new love, forgiving and being forgiven: all of this is holy, laden with meaning, full of possibili es. Sacraments are not escape pods from the reali es of the eve-ryday; rather they invest us ever more deeply in life and recruit us for the kingdom inaugu-rated by Jesus. We take baby steps all our life long. In the world of sacrament, they are al-ways directed toward the arms of a loving God, and always on the common holy ground of a community’s life. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

WEEKEND OF DEC. 14/15, 2013 PRESIDER: 4:30 P.M. FR. GREG 8:00 A.M. FR. GREG 11:00A.M FR. GREG 3:00 P.M. FR. ISAIAS 6:00 P.M. FR. NOAS LECTORS: 4:30 P.M. TAMPORELLO 8:00 A.M. DUFRENE 11:00 A.M. L. CALLAIS 6:00 P.M. HUNTER EX-ORD. MINS. OF THE EUCH.: 4:30 P.M POE 8:00 A.M. RAMIREZ 11:00 A.M. BESSE 6:00 P.M. DN JENNINGS CUP MINISTERS: 4:30 P.M SR. T. & P. SIRACUSA 8:00 A.M. DUPUIS, MADISE 11:00 A.M. THOMPSON, BERGERON 6:00 P.M. R & H BAILEY SONG LEADERS 4:30 P.M. 8:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M. ALTAR SERVERS: 4:30 P.M. TEAM 8:00 A.M. TEAM 11:00 A.M. TEAM 6:00 P.M. TEAM USHERS: 4:30 P.M. BLANCO 8:00 A.M. SIMONEAUX, SIMONEAUX 11:00 AM CONER, THOMAS 6:00 P.M. MARTIN MONEY COUNTERS: CATHOLIC DAUGHTER TEAM: II

TRAVELING CHALICE

The Chalice will be presented to James & Elaine Williams at the 8 a..m. Mass, Sun., Dec. 15th.