FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Today we have the parable of the Jewish wedding with the 10 bridesmaids, 5 were wise and 5 were foolish. The wise ones had oil stocks to keep their lamps lit. As we near the end of the liturgical year our readings look towards the end times and encourage us to be prepared and ready for the final coming of the Lord. So let us be prepared spiritually at all times so that when our divine groom comes to take us, we will be ready.

Masses for just this weekend are in the Elementary school gym because the High school gym is being re-sealed and there will be chairs on the floor for the elderly.

Please check further in this bulletin for the Belaire Cove financial report. Thanks for your good stewardship. The crosses are now on top of Belaire Cove Chapel. I must add that Dale Guil-lory who did so much for Belaire Cove Chapel was waiting for the crosses to be put up and he died that night they went up. May he rest in peace! The crosses are beautiful. This was the main part of the Belaire Cove Diocesan Capital Campaign.

Don’t forget to vote on Saturday, November 18th.

Thanks for supporting the Baby Bottle Campaign. Sacred Heart and Belaire Cove collected over $1,441.00.

This month we celebrate 28 years of our Perpetual Adora-tion Chapel. Thanks to all that have supported it! It takes a lot of people for perpetual adoration so please consider joining in by tak-ing an hour.

If anyone wants to sign up for the Men’s ACTS Retreat you can still get on a waiting list.

As far as the church renovations, ceiling tiles are going up quickly and next will be the hanging lights.

The Catholic Daughters will begin collecting toys on Satur-day, November 25th for their annual Christmas Toy Drive. The col-lection box will be in the high school foyer for weekend Masses and in the church office Monday-Friday during office hours.

On Sunday, November 19th at 6:30pm in the high school gym we will have an ecumenical Thanksgiving service. Various Protestant denominations will be joining us. I encourage all of you to come out and show your support. This is not a Mass, so you will have to go to Mass before. Let’s show our unity as Christians! Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. Thomas Voorhies

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 adorers for

the following times: Saturday morning at 1:00am

Every other Saturday at 8:00pm Friday evening at 6:00pm

SUNDAY: 12 NOVEMBER: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

UPCOMING CCD CLASSES: Elementary CCD- November 14th High school CCD- November 15th

Altar Servers for the Weekend of November 18 & 19:Sat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Cole Fontenot Sat., 4:00 p.m. Thomas Irby, Ian Coreil, Eloise Lanclos, Katherine Fontenot Sun., 7:00 a.m. *Need Altar Server*Sun., 10:00 a.m. Vic Parks, CJ Dupre, Samuel Veillon, Scott Peyton Jr. Sun., 5:00 p.m. Sam Hollier

Readers for the Weekend of November 18 & 19:Sat., 4:00 p.m.(BC) Faye LafleurSat., 4:00 p.m. Dot EstiletteSun., 7:00 a.m. Susan SaundersSun., 10:00 a.m. Christine ParksSun., 5:00 p.m. Shirlene Fruge

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for the Weekend of November 18 & 19:

Sat., 4:00 p.m. (BC) Don Marcantel Sat., 4:00 p.m. Verna Guillory & Elaine SonnierSun., 7:00 a.m. Brenda Fontenot & Barbara Fontenot Sun., 10:00 a.m. Letitia Peyton & Dr. Jake Lafleur Sun., 5:00 p.m. Wayne Fruge & Greg Hollier

Altar Servers for the week of Nov 20-24:Mon., November 20, 6:30 a.m.: Tues., November 21, 6:30 a.m.: Wed., November 22, 6:30 a.m.: Thur. November 23, 6:30 a.m.: Happy Thanksgiving! No Mass at Sacred Heart! Fri., November 24, 6:30 a.m.:

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Thank You!

STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCES + 5 NOVEMBER 2017 –31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SACRED HEART $ 6,505.00

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE $ 1,252.00

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BELAIRE COVE CHAPEL $ 339.00

BUILDING & MAINTENANCE $ 100.00

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

HEART OF JESUS CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN YOUR WILL.

PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK IN YOUR PRAYERS: Anita B Fontenot, James Briley, Deanna Ardoin, Velma

Bernard, Tad McDaniel Jr., Renee Hanks, Bobby & Charlene Coreil Hand, Bud Manuel, Jillian Soileau,

John Allen Buller, Mel Veillon, Brenda S. Lafleur, Neal Duplechin, Scott A. McDaniel, John L. Soileau, Lisa

Bordelon, Shane Hebert, Joyce Manuel, Ryan Sparks, Daegan Pitre

SUNDAY: 12 NOVEMBER: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTENTIONS OF POPE FRANCIS FOR

THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

That Christians in Asia, bearing witness to the

Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue,

peace, and mutual understanding, especially

with those of other religions.

THAT MAN IS YOU! THE UNVEILING OF LOVE

That Man is You! is an interactive men’s program combining the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive. By honestly addressing the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, the nationwide program called That Man is You! seeks to form men who will be capable of transforming homes and society.

When: Tuesday Mornings, 5:30am-7:00am Where: OLQAS Family Life Center

Register for this free program by calling (337) 831-1278 or in person at the Family Life Center prior to any TMIY session.

PRAYERS FOR OUR DIOCESAN PRIESTS: Each day, please remember the following

Priests in prayer: Sunday, November 12: Rev. Dan Edwards Monday, November 13: Rev.

Darren Eldridge Tuesday, November 14: Rev. Peter Emusa Wednesday, November 15: Rev.

Cyprian Eze Thursday, November 16: Rev. Richard Fabre Friday, November 17: Rev. James

Fallon, SSJ Saturday, November 18: Rev. Joel Faulk Sunday, November 19: Rev. Kendal Faulk

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.

SUNDAY: 12 NOVEMBER: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NECROLOGY:Please remember the souls of these departed Priests, Deacons, Bishops, and other religious who have served our Diocese: Sunday, November 12: Deacon Carlo Cannatella (+2004) Monday, November 13: Rev. Frederick O. LaBrake (+1981); Rev. Frederic Bourque (+1983); Rev. Lloyd Bordelon (+1999); Rev. Donald Theriot (+2013) ; Sunday, November 19: Rev. Auguste Francois Canon Roger (+1928)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday, November 13: Wis 1:1-7; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday, November 14: Wis 2:23—3:9; Lk 17:7-10; Lk 17:11-19 Wednesday, November 15: Wis 6:1-11; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday, November 16: Wis 7:22b—8:1; Lk 17:20-25 Friday, November 17: Wis 13:1-9; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday, November 18: Wis 18:1-8; 19:6-9; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday, November 19 reading for Holy Mass: Missalette page 58

The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time

early in his ministry when he arrived in a small

town to preach a revival meeting. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had

told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, “If you’ll come to the church this evening, you can hear me

give directions on how to get to heaven.”

“I don’t think I’ll be there,” the boy replied. “You don’t even know how to get to the post office.”

Fr. Tom’s Joke of the Week

The Christ: A Faithful Picture of Jesus from the

Gospels Next Class: Monday,

November 20th 5:30-6:30pm at the Family

Life Center

A donation to the ACTS Movement has been made in memory of Godfrey & Blanche

Demourelle. Thank you for this generous donation!

CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVEThe Catholic Daughters will be collecting new

Christmas gifts for needy children of all ages in the Ville Platte area starting on November 25th

thru December 20th.

The collection box will be located in the Sacred Heart High school foyer on Saturdays & Sundays

for weekend Masses.

During the week, Monday – Friday the collection box will be in the rectory, available during office

hours.

Please gift wrap the item and label the gender and approximate age for recipient. Monetary

donations are also appreciated and will be used to purchase additional gifts.

SUNDAY: 12 NOVEMBER: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SATURDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2017 4:00 p.m. B.C.: Lee & Vernice Brown, Gabie & Cieus Fontenot, Michael Bertrand, Juanita Sonnier; Delouis Lafluer & family; Diane McCormick; Karen Elizabeth Stelly Vidrine

4:00 p.m.: Lake, Ruby & Bob Lafleur; Luna & Muslin Fontenot; Gertie & Paul Mayeux; Fred & Bonnie Phillips, Mercedes & Harrison Lafleur & family; Jason Fontenot; Sam Vidrine & family; Roger & Ethel Lafleur & family; Lesley Fontenot Brunet, Aline Foret (Birthday); Steve A. Fontenot; Joyce & Alvin Fuselier; David & Pat Tate; Mr. & Mrs. Leo Tate Sr.; Mr. * Mrs. George Stephenson

SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 20177:00 a.m.: Esling & Eza Deville; Raoul & Loude Lafleur; Angelaus& Earnestine Deville; John Roy Andrus, Leola & Howard B. Fontenot; Kyle Brackin, Jubal Wall, Allen Lee, Smokey Deville; Mitch Attales

10:00 a.m.: Meris Dupre; Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Soileau, Lyndon Soileau; J. Wendel, Irene & Joffre Fusilier, Alexis U. & Victoria Fontenot; Naise Duplechin; Verdie & Cliff Fruge; Sally Duplechin, Charles Nat Fontenot; Mary Arden Duplechin; Harry & Leavana Vidrine; Terral Vidrine, Herman Ortego; Peggy & Brady Hudspeth, Dale Sittig; Benny Dupre; James G. Lafleur & family; Mr. & Mrs. Ira L. Fontenot & Family; Keith Perrodin & family

5:00 p.m.: FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

MONDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2017 6:30 a.m.: Harvey LeBas Family; L.P. & Olga Demourelle; Murphy & Marie Vidrine; Lee Anna Olcsvary; Kenneth Vidrine

TUESDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2017 4:00 p.m BC.: Percy David; Eric, Helen, Herbert, Leora, Esther; Diane McCormick; Edtha, Earl , Jackie Fontenot; Hilda Xzavier & Irving Soileau

WEDNESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2017 6:30 a.m.: Ruby Lafleur (Birthday) ; John Sr.; Lucy, Nina, Charles, Geraline

THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2017 6:30 a.m.: Spiritual Healing of our government; Earl Fontenot Jr.; Diane McCormick

FRIDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2017 6:30 a.m.: Lucille Couret; Jacques Vidrine (Anniversary) L.P. & Olga Ardoin Demourelle; Mitch & Gerald Attales; Conversion of our nation

SATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER 20178:00a.m.: Seminarians, Priests & Religious

+School News ++ GRANDPARENTS DAY

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH AT 9:30AM IN THE ELEMENTARY GYM.

SUNDAY: 12 NOVEMBER: 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

SUNDAY: 5 NOVEMBER: 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME