PARISH STAFF Reverend Thomas Kilasara ....................... Pastor William Curry ........................................ Deacon Steven Ferran ......................................... Deacon Diane Dalferes…………………..……Secretary Roger Ferrier……………. Facility Maintenance Nichole Labat…………..Parish School Religion

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

By appointment with Pastor six months in advance. No arrangements should be made

before contacting the Pastor.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (816) 914-1413

Grades K-10 11:15 am –12:30 pm

COMMUNION FOR THE ILL AND SHUT-IN Please call the parish office to give us this information.

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish! Please introduce yourself to the Pastor after Mass and pick up a registration form.

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 pmSunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am You must sign up to attend Mass either by phone or on our website, News & Events page. Live Streaming 10:00 am Mass on our website www.sacredheartofjesusonline.org

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday thru Friday 8:00 am - Church

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Both parents of children are required to attend a baptismal seminar. There are no Baptisms during Lent. Please call the parish to set up an appointment.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday 3:45pm - 4:45 pm Outdoor by the Memorial Garden and by appointment

Founded in 1890

Sacred Heart of Jesus

CATHOLIC CHURCH A Parish of The Roman Catholic

Archdiocese of New Orleans

28088 Main Street • Lacombe, LA 70445 P.O. Box 1080 • Lacombe, LA 70445

http://www.sacredheartofjesusonline.org Phone: (985) 882-5229 Fax: (985) 882-9034

“A faith community striving to change the world

one heart at a time.”

With all my Heart, I Love You… “Do you love me?” … “Follow me.” Jn 21:17;19

With Deepest Sympathy Veronica Ducre Silve

April 30, 2020

Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2020

The Sanctuary light burns this week for

Andre C. Johnson

Parish Ministers for next week Lectors Saturday, May 16th 5:00pm Vigil John Dussouy Sunday, May 17th 8:00am 10:00am Hyacienth Staies Saturday, May 23rd 5:00pm Vigil Sunday, May 24th 8:00am 10:00am Extraordinary Ministers & Alter Servers Suspended Until Further Notice

THE REASON FOR OUR HOPE “What is the reason for your hope?” Imagine somebody coming up to you and asking you that question. Not “What are you hoping for?” or “What are you hoping to do?” No, this isn’t about our desires for posses-sions or aspirations for life, it’s “Why do you hope?” Peter today tells us that we

ought to be ready to give an answer to this question. Truth be told, few of us spend much time thinking about why we hope. Luckily, the scriptures today give us our answers. We hope because Christ suffered for us, in order that we might come to God. We hope because we know that, in the Spirit, God grants us another Advocate through Christ to remain with us always. No matter what we might hope for, whatever we might hope to do, we must always first know and pro-claim the reason for our hope: the presence of God in Christ, with us through the power of the Spirit. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66) Second Reading — Act with gentleness and reverence to-ward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel — I will not leave you orphans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or Jn 17:1-11a.

Saturday, May 16th– Armed Forces Day 5:00 pm Willie & Mark Doucette/Joyce & Milton Ezell Corey Casborn/Denise Genovese James & Lena Perry & Children Int. Nelvin Luke Sunday, May 17th 8:00 am For Our Parishioners 10:00 am Paulette Reimonenq/Patty Joyce Peterson Russell Carollo/Celina Lafitte Ordogne Int. Lora Lee Ferran/Int. Gerard Luke Monday, May 18th—St. John I Parish Office Closed Tuesday, May 19th 8:00 am Anita Schneider Wednesday, May 20th-St. Bernardine of Siena 8:00 am Laurence Ferran, Jr.. Thursday, May 21st-The Ascension of the Lord St. Christopher Magallanes 8:00 am Int. Marie Silvestri Friday, May 22nd-St. Rita of Cascia 8:00 am Chandler Laurent Saturday, May 23rd 5:00 pm Willie & Mark Doucette/Joyce & Milton Ezell Corey Casborn/Joyce Luke Paul Joseph Perry, Sr. & Sons Sunday, May 24th 8:00 am For Our Parishioners 10:00 am Paulette Reimonenq/Int. Lora Lee Ferran Int. Gerard Luke

Be sure to watch the live streaming of Sunday 10:00 AM Mass on our website www.sacredheartofjesusonline.org or on youtube until we are able to be together again in Church.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. St. Alphonsus Liguori

LIVE STREAMING OF SUNDAY MASS

PATRIOTISM Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. —Mark Twain

Announcements

GARDEN OF MEMORIES

Order forms for bricks are available in the office and Narthex.

Cost of a brick is $50.00.

Weekly Collection May 2nd & May 3rd $ 1,855.50 Maintenance $ 180.00

Anyone seeking official information regarding

Renewing our Commitment, the Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, should visit www.nolacatholic.org/renew. The website includes the Archbishop’s letter and video, press releases, and links to additional documentation.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Just as the origins of Lent have to do with accompanying people in the final stages of preparation for baptism at Eastertime, so does the structure of the Easter season help the newly received Catholics take root in the community. This is the season of “mystagogy,” which means “reflection on the mysteries.” This means that new Catholics are remembering the sacra-ments by which they become one with us, and are sorting out the implications for their everyday life. They can understand the excitement of Cornelius and his fami-

ly in the first reading, filled with the Holy Spirit, and so eager to begin their new life that they overwhelm St. Peter. The sec-ond reading and the Gospel today likewise help our new broth-ers and sisters explore their new life as an experience of God’s tender love. Long ago, our tradition named these newly baptized adults and children the “neophytes,” from Greek words meaning “newly planted.” Newly planted in the garden of faith, they look to us to provide the fertile soil in which their new life can take root and grow. You can help. If you have “neophytes” in your par-ish, a card or note of welcome, or warm words of congratula-tion, are still timely. It’s Easter! READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension)

Eucharistic Adoration - Suspended until further notice Sharing the Journey – Suspended until groups are allowed to gather again May/June Monthly Prayer Request for Priests calendar is in the Narthex for Link of Prayer Ministry. Thanks to all for your continued prayers. Legion of Mary - Suspended until groups are allowed to gather again Confession - will be scheduled for Saturday, 3:45pm outside on the benches by the Memorial Garden, weather permitting. Please remain in your car for your turn. First Reconciliation - for First Communicants begins at 10:00 am on May 23rd.

The Memorare REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

May is the Month of Mary

Austin Avery Alonzo Clark Walter Cousin, Jr. Drew DePalma Mark Fandal

Terry “TJ˝ Ferrier Austin Joseph Folse Corey Green Marissa Green Gabriel Guidry

Nathan Keene Luke Orazio Gary Rogers Bradley Traylor

Armed Forces Day Please Pray for our Active Duty Heroes

We are beginning to have regular weekend Masses in Church with limited seating. Please call the office, 985-882-5229, to sign up for a Mass or you may sign up on-line at www.sacredheartofjesusonline.org on our News & Events Page