Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
St. Mary Church

We, the parishes of Sacred Heart and St. Mary in Port Barre, must come together as a family - the Body of Christ, reaching out with a holy and creative vision to make visible our call to be united through the use of our gifts.

Fr. Clint and Fr. Melancon will be leading a Pilgrimage Retreat to Portugal and France in February 2021. 
Please see attached link for information.

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As we approach the year anniversary of the recent uptick in media attention due to the release of the Pennsylvania grand jury report (as well as the now-former Cardinal McCarrick abuse allegations), let’s review the top 10 myths about clerical abuse in the Catholic Church. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/do-the-right-thing/201908/top-10-myths-about-clergy-abuse-in-the-catholic-church

October 12, 13, 19 & 20, 2019
 
Opelousas, LA:
     “Founders Of Our Past”  is the theme of the St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery Tours held in Opelousas, LA. The dates of the tours are October 12, 13, 19 & 20with Saturday tours at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30 & 8 PM and the Sunday tours at 2 & 3 PM.  Travel back in time to a place where the voices from our past will give you a reflection of times gone by.  The one hour tour of St. Landry Catholic Church Cemetery gives one a perspective of how our past has shaped our present and reflects into the future generations of community.
 
     The St. Landry Catholic Church Parish and Opelousas Little Theatre are pleased to bring this reenactment for your enjoyment.  Tours are $10 per person, will be limited to groups of 15 (walking shoes), conducted hourly, are not handicapped accessible and young children under 10 years of age not suitable (safety). For more information – call 337-942-6552 or 308-3474.
 
     Proceeds used for historical grave restoration.
This year we are planning handicapped accessible tours for Sunday, October 13 & 20 at 3 PM.
 
http://stlandrycatholicchurch.com/
 

The office will be closed on the following days:

Thursday, November 28, 2019
Monday, December 23, 2019 - Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Knight of Columbus Annual BBQ Fund Raiser

The Knights of Columbus Annual BBQ steak dinner/fund raiser is scheduled for Sunday, September 29, 2019. Meals can be picked up at the Port Barre High School Cafeteria from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

Please Contact Brent Thibodeaux (337-351-3061) or a Knights of Columbus member for tickets.


ROSARY
October is the month the of the Most Holy Rosary.  We will be having a Roasry every Tuesday night at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 6:00 p.m. starting October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Everyone is welcome.  Hosted by the Knights of Columbus and the Ladies Kaycee's Councils. 


Health Buggy Bus will be in Sacred Heart Parking Lot on Thursday, October 10, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free cholesterol checks, Glucose (Blood Sugar) levels and dietary consults. Open to all.

The Knights of Columbus meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.  The next meeting is on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

First Saturday Mass will be on Saturday, October 5 , 2019 at St. Mary's Church at 9:00 a.m.

Teens on the Teche
Any teens in grades 9-12 that are interested in joining "Teens on the Teche" , our local youth group can contact Krystal Leger at 337-945-1665.  Teens meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6p.m.

 

https://rosarycoasttocoast.com/rosary-coast-to-coast-2019/

Parishioners are invited to a Cenacle called a "Marian Movement for Priests."  The rosary and other prayers are prayed for priests and for our families.  We meet every other month on the third Monday at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall.  For more information Call Cynthia Perron at 337-658-6816.

In Memory of Marcel, Theresa, Paul, Matthew & Sonya Daspit 
In Memory of Geri B. Hebert & Adolph & Yvonne Bourque
In Loving Memory of Earl Artigue and Betty V. Artigue

Men's Ultreya meets every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Prairie Ronde Cursillo Center.

Women's Ultreya meets every 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. for the Rosary with meeting to follow at Prairie Ronde Cursillo Center.

A Cursillo is an encounter with Christ.  That sounds too simple but it’s not.  Think about it….A real meeting with Christ….If that is understood, then the power, beauty, and joy of the Cursillo movement will be understood.  Interested?  Attend one!
For more information Contact:
The Cursillo Center
Email:  cursillocenter@yahoo.com
3651 Hwy 104
Opelousas, LA.  70570
www.WhoWillsIt.com
337-543-7425

Contact Chet Lee at: 337-230-5579.

Women Cursillo Dates are Oct. 10-13.  Contact Pam Ortego at: 337-224-8513 Or Laura Albrecht at: 337-278-9878.

Contact Cynthia Perron
337-658-6816
Registration deadline is October 1, 2019