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.

As our population ages and society changes, it is more crucial than ever to have a program that keeps our elders educated and aware of current events, ranging anywhere from healthcare to personal safety.  In numerous capacities, our elders have provided substantial guidance and support for future generations, which is why we view them as pillars of our community and beyond.  They didn’t view this as a burden, but rather as a moral, civic duty; therefore, it is our duty to step up and provide the same.

               Triad is an agreement between the National Sheriff’s Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police and the American Association of Retired Persons.  It was implemented to protect our senior citizens through activities that inform them of the latest fraud and scam’s tactics.  

               In April of 1994 St. Landry Sheriff's Office, A.A.R.P. and ten municipal Chiefs of Police in St. Landry Parish signed our first TRIAD agreement.  St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has spearheaded the TRIAD by sponsoring the crime prevention workshops. 

               A workshop is a full day of information on fraud, identity theft, drugs awareness, personal safety, and other safety and health issues concerning our senior citizens.  Workshops are held in all over the parish to reach all of our senior citizens ages 60 and above.  Groups average around 250 during the workshops and 300-500 at the TRIAD Christmas Party in December.  After the workshops, our guests are treated to free lunch with all the trimmings.  The workshop also includes door prizes from area merchants ranging from home decorations, personal items, to security equipment. The day is completed with games of bingo for more prizes. 

                    Wednesday, June 12th at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Hall located at 417 Saizan Avenue in Port Barre, La., we will be having our summer workshop for TRIAD.  It starts at 9:00 am and ends at 12:00 pm with a lunch served, with live music and door prizes from local merchants and healthcare providers.    

Court St. Landry #119 - Opelousas, LA

Old Time Bingo Plus Salad Bar
A delicious meal of Salad and Dessert!
12 Prize Bingo Games
1 Blackout Game
Great Door Prizes
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Our Lady Queen of Angels Church Hall, Opelousas
Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Salad served at 6:00 p.m.
Games begin at 7:00 p.m.
Advance tickets ($15.00) only.  Tickets not sold at door.

For tickets call:
Janis Courvelle - 789-0971
Jane Savoy - 945-5487

June 20, 2019
Altar servers who currently assist Fr. Clint during mass are invited to join him for a day of fun at the water park!  Permission forms are available in the sacristy.  Please return forms to Krystal Leger or the Sacred Heart office by May 20, 2019.  Any parent of an Altar server who is interested in being a chaperone please call the office.

The office will be closed on the following days:
Monday, May 27, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Monday, September 2, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Monday, December 23, 2019 - Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Health Buggy Bus will be in Sacred Heart Parking Lot on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Free cholesterol checks, Glucose (Blood Sugar) levels and dietary consults. Open to all.

First Saturday Mass is on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at St. Mary Church.

A novena of prayer for all fathers living and deceased will start on Saturday, June 8th through the Sunday of Father’s Day, June 16th. There will be a petition for fathers during the intercessions at each Mass. Pray with us for fathers during these 9 days. If you would like to have your father remembered, please complete an envelope available at the Church entrance and return it in the collection basket or to the parish office by Monday, June 3rd. We will include the names of the living and deceased fathers in the bulletin for whom we received a Father’s Day Mass Remembrance envelope.

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

Men Cursillo Dates are May 9-12,  July 11-14,  Sept. 12-15
Contact Chet Lee at: 337-230-5579.

Women Cursillo Dates are June 20-23,  Aug. 8-11, 
Oct. 10-13.  Contact Pam Ortego at: 337-224-8513 Or Laura Albrecht at: 337-278-9878.