FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today is the Solemnity of Pentecost. Come, Holy Spirit! Let us all pray for a deeper devotion to the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit tends to be the forgotten person of the Holy Trinity. We receive the Holy Spirit at our baptism and confirmation. As long as we are in the state of grace, the Holy Spirit is within us. So let us strike out into ordinary time in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Deacon Matthew Hebert will be ordained a priest on Satur-day, June 10th at 10:00am in the Cathedral. His first Mass will be that night at 4:00pm at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Abbeville. Congratulations and prayers to Deacon Matthew!

Four weeks ago we had our commitment weekend for our capital campaign. At Belaire Cove Chapel we did it a couple of months ago. If you have not done so yet, I invite you to fill out a commitment card. We have them at the doors of the church and in the rectory. We want to make sure that every family in the parish has a chance to pledge to this capital campaign. We have passed our goal at both Sacred Heart and Belaire Cove and so now we get to keep 50% of monies collected after the goal. For Sacred Heart we are going to the use the money for the interior renovation of our Church. At Belaire Cove, we are going to use the money for a new cross on top of our steeple. Sacred Heart is at 131%, Belaire Cove is at 126% and St. Joseph is at 141%.Sincerely in Christ, Fr. Thomas Voorhies

Prayer Partners Needed: There are many Holy Hours with

only 1 adorer. A prayer partner for these adorers would enable them to

depend on each other and allow more flexibility with their schedule.

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!

A monastery in the English countryside had fallen on the hard times, and the abbot decided to establish a business to defray their expenses. The monks first considered a bakery or a winery, but being English

they decided to open a fish-and chips restaurant. The establishment soon became very popular, attracting people from all over.

One customer, thinking himself clever, asked one of the brothers standing nearby, “I suppose you’re the fish friar?”

“No,” answered the brother with a straight face, “I’m the chip monk.”

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the Week

Religious RamblersJuly 11th – 13th

Visit the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament & EWTN in Hanceville,

Alabama. For more information, contact Bonnie Wyble at 945-2267 or

bbwyble@bellsouth.net.

+ We would like to remind our parishioners, if you are sick

or physically unable to attend Mass, please contact our office.

We can connect you with one of our Homebound Ministers to bring

you the Eucharist at home.

SUNDAY: 4 JUNE: PENTECOST SUNDAY

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, June 5: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday, June 6: Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday, June 7: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday, June 8: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde,9-17; 8:4-9a; Mk 12:28-34 Friday, June 9: Tb11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37 Saturday, June 10: Tb 12:1,5-15,20 Mk 12:38-44 Sunday, June 11 reading for Holy Mass: Worship Hymnal page 1102

Altar Servers for the Weekend of 10 & 11 June:Sat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Silas & Tucker Fontenot Sat., 4:00 p.m. Ben Manuel, Ian CoreilSun., 7:00 a.m. Cade FontenotSun., 10:00 a.m. Vic Parks, CJ Dupre, Samuel Veillon, Scott Peyton Jr. Sun., 5:00 p.m. Sam Hollier, John Michael Fontenot

Readers for the Weekend of 10 & 11 June:Sat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Don MarcantelSat., 4:00 p.m. Dot Estilette Sun., 7:00 a.m. Darlene Soileau Sun., 10:00 a.m. Tony MarksSun., 5:00 p.m. Dennis Fontenot Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the

Weekend of 10 & 11 June:Sat., 4:00 p.m. (BC) Jackie ReedSat., 4:00 p.m. Verna Guillory& Elaine SonnierSun., 7:00 a.m. Dr. Armand & Freida CoreilSun., 10:00 a.m. Paul & Jerrylene Fontenot Sun., 5:00 p.m. Wayne Fruge & Greg Hollier

Altar Servers for the week of June 5-9Mon., June 5, 6:30 a.m.: Tues., June 6, 6:30 a.m.: Wed., June 7, 6:30 a.m.: Thur. June 8, 6:30 a.m.: Nick & Abigail Bellow Fri., June 9, 6:30 a.m.:

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STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES 28 MAY 2017 – THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

SACRED HEART $ 5,306.01CATHOLIC EDUCATION $ 1,091.31TOTAL $ 6,397.32

BELAIRE COVE CHAPEL $ 351.00CATHOLIC EDUCATION $ 40.00 TOTAL $ 391.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND STEWARDSHIP! PLEASE REMEMBER TO PUT SACRED

HEART OF JESUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL.

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE:

That national leaders may firmly commit

themselves to ending the arms trade, which

victimizes so many innocent people.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Deacon Ray Gibson Jr., Dale Guillory, Mitch Attales, Henrietta Deshotels,

Christine P Soileau, Anita B Fontenot, James Briley,

Karen Vidrine, Mary Soileau, David Stelly, Ella Grace

Soileau, Megan Deshotel, Melba Charley, Athalie Dupre, Terry O’Connor, Joseph L. Soileau, David Denney, Eloise Meche

NECROLOGY:Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Thursday, June 8: Rev. John Cooney (+1946); Rev. Peter L.M. van der Knapp (+1960) Friday, June 9: Msgr. John M. Langlois (+1947)

SUNDAY: 4 JUNE: PENTECOST SUNDAY

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following Priests in prayer: Sunday, June 4: Bishop Emeritus Michael

Jarrell Monday, June 5: Rev. Randall Moreau Tuesday, June 6: Rev. Jason Mouton Wednesday, June 7: Msgr. Richard Mouton Thursday, June 8: Rev. Sebastian Myladiyil, SVD Friday, June 9: Rev. Jerome Neyrey, SJ Saturday, June 10: Rev. Leon

Ngandu, SVD Sunday, June 11: Rev. James NguyenEternal 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.

SHS GOLF SCRAMBLEBy: Blue Gold Champ Club

Date: Saturday, June 17th (Father’s Day weekend)GATOR GROUNDS

200 Golf Course Road, Bunkie, LA. 71322For more information, please call: Barry Bordelon (337) 831-3198 or Jacob Launey (337) 831-2687.

If you cannot find 4 players to complete your team, please call and we may be able to help put your team together. Any donation will be greatly

appreciated.Checks can be made payable to Blue Gold Champ Club - Golf Scramble.

SUNDAY: 4 JUNE: PENTECOST SUNDAY

+ Days of Reflection for Women +FRIDAY, JUNE 9th 2017: (note two locations and times)

WASHINGTON, LA: Join us and “Take a Risk of Faith!” Immaculate Conception Church in Washington and EM invite all women to a morning of spiritual refreshment. Sister Mary Madeline Todd OP, STD from The Nashville Dominicans will lead us through a reflection on understanding what it means to take a risk, trust in Jesus and hear the words, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace…” (Mark 5:34) The morning schedule will be as follows:• 9:30 a.m. Mass with Father Jared Suire • 10:30 a.m. Talk by Sister Mary Madeline Todd OP, STD • 11:45 a.m. Lunch will be served. REGISTRATION: Registration fee is $20 and includes lunch. Deadline for registration is June 5th. Please mail your checks payable to Immaculate Conception, PO Box 116, Washington, LA. 70589 or drop at the church office at 318 E. Moundville St. Include your name and phone number for registration.EUNICE, LA: “Come, Be Consoled” at St. Thomas More Church in Eunice. All women are invited to an afternoon of spiritual refreshment. Sister Mary Madeline Todd OP, STD from The Nashville Dominicans will lead us through a reflection on understanding what it means to take a risk, trust in Jesus and hear the words, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace…” (Mark 5:34) The afternoon schedule will be as follows: • 2 p.m. Talk by Sister Mary Madeline Todd OP, STD in the church• 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet in song • Coffee and refreshments will follow in the church hall. REGISTRATION: Registration fee is $10. Deadline for registration is June 5th. Please mail your checks payable to St Thomas More Church, PO Box 1022, Eunice, LA. 70535. Include your name and phone number for registration. For more information, call the church office at 337-457-8107. If you’d like to share a flier at your workplace or elsewhere, you may print flier here. Thank you!SATURDAY, JUNE 10th 2017: ALEXANDRIA, LA: “Come, Be Consoled” at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Alexandria. All women are invited to an afternoon of spiritual refreshment. Sister Mary Madeline Todd OP, STD from The Nashville Dominicans will lead us through a reflection on understanding what it means to take a risk, trust in Jesus and hear the words, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace…” (Mark 5:34) The afternoon schedule will be as follows: • 2 p.m. Talk by Sister Mary Madeline Todd OP, STD • 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet • Parish Mass will follow at 4 pm. REGISTRATION: Registration is free and sponsored by Cenla Acts Core. For more information please contact Louise LaJaunie at 318-451-7181.

SATURDAY, 3, June 2017 4:00 p.m. B.C.: Nita & Leo, Vernon, Floyd & Roger Dupre

4:00 p.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Juan Brignac & family Thelma F. Ortego; Ewell Lafleur & family; Harold Stromer & Family; Troy Dupre; Charles- Orise & Tilly Brown, Brad, Gloria, Ethel Lee Johnson, Adrian Johnson; Lucas, Hazel & JL Brignac

Sunday, 4 June 20177:00 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Fontenot Sr. & Jr.; Kristen Lewis; Bell, Elzia, Etta & LV Thibodeaux; Ethel Soileau; Miles Briley

10:00 a.m.: Joel, Norma, Terral Vidrine (Birthday) Mamie & Lowell Deshotel; Ruby F. Rougeau, Irene & Joffre Fusilier , Alexis U., Victoria & Hottel Fontenot; Hilda & Alverd Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Johnson, Cristina G> Morales; Prejean & Fontenot family; Verdie & Cliff Fruge; Mr. & Mrs. Alcide Ortego Jr. & Sr. & family; Ashton A. Arnaud Jr. & Sr. & family; Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot, Mary Arden Duplechin, Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Jimmy Soileau, Ardenia Prejean, Chauncey Pitre

5:00 p.m.: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Monday, 5 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Nasen Fontenot Family; Chester Smith Family

Tuesday, 6 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Buller; Jean M. Ortego (5th Anniversary)

Wednesday, 7 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Souls in Purgatory, Eric, Leon, Al, Keith, Renita, Percy David

SUNDAY: 4 JUNE: PENTECOST SUNDAY

Thursday, 8 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Soileau, Hilda Lafleur, Theo Fontenot, Special Intention, Mamie D. Buller (25th Anniversary)

Friday, 9 June 2017 6:30 a.m.: Spiritual Protection, Healing & Conversion of Sinners, Mr. & Mrs. Steve Castille & family & Rita Keller & Special Intention

SATURDAY, 10 June 20178:00a.m.: Group Intention

What’s Happening Around the Diocese? +CONNECTION: TWO-DAY MARRIAGE INTENSIVE

Join Dan Jurek as your expert guide on this two day journey as he weaves together two powerful traditions: the science of love and Catholic- Christian

faith. This two day intensive will also focus on teaching you the skills and principles to nourish and transform your marriage into an enduring and

fulfilling intimate relationship. Join us Friday and Saturday, June 9 & 10 at the Courtyard Marriott in Lafayette. Space is limited so early registration is essential to attend. Cost is $375.00/couple. Call 337-993-1960 or go to

www.paxrenewalcenter.com/events for more information

+CAMP BRAVE HEARTS

Hospice of Acadiana Inc. is holding its annual CAMP BRAVE HEARTS for children who are faced with the challenges of grief on June 23, 2017. Whether or not we

are aware of it, grief calls forth a BRAVE HEART in all of us. Being brave means being honest about difficult feelings and being willing to share those feelings

with other children who are also grieving. The camp will provide a safe place for Brave Hearts to freely share such difficult feelings through fun activities. Spaces

are limited. Call Hospice of Acadiana for more information at 337-232-1234.

+SURVIVOR OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP

The death of a loved one is never easy and grief is experienced differently for everyone. The Jacob Crouch Suicide Prevention Services and the Office of

Marriage and Family Life are forming a support group especially tailored for survivors of suicide. This group will provide a safe place for those who have lost

a loved one to suicide to share their struggles, experiences, and pain as they struggle to regain hope and strength. The group will be facilitated by a licensed counselor and is open to all survivors of suicide over the age of 18. The group

will meet on two evenings a month. Please call Kelley Chapman at 337 261 5653 for more information or to register.

+ DIVORCE RECOVERY PROGRAM

The Office of Marriage and Family Life offers a 6-week divorce recovery program for those who have suffered from divorce/separation. Our next series will begin July 9, 2017. Please visit our website, www.diolaf.org/divorcerecovery to register

or to find out more information. St. Mary Church in Lafayette now also offers a 6-week divorce recovery program based on The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide. For further details please contact Trudy Trahan at trudydt@cox.net.

+THE CHOICE WINE

The Choice Wine is a pathway to authentic marital happiness. Couples will learn how to virtually divorce-proof their marriages, experience the superabundant

love and mercy of God and realize a foretaste of Paradise in their marriages and families. For a complete list of parishes participating in The Choice Wine or for

more information, please visit http://thechoicewine.org.

SUNDAY: 4 JUNE: PENTECOST SUNDAY

+ School News+ SHS FOOTBALL CAMP

The SHS Football Camp will be held on June 26th-29th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon for

any K-8th grade boy. The cost of the camp will be $100.00. For more information, please contact Coach Josh Harper at 337-363-1475.

SHS CHEER CAMP

The SHS Lil Cheer Camp is scheduled for August 7-9, 2017 from 8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in the

High School gym. The cost is $40 for the first girl (T-shirt included) and $10 for each additional sibling. For more information, please visit the

school website at shsvp.com under documents or Renweb.