We, the parish of Sacred Heart, are committed to enriching the Spirituality of the parish family, the Christian community, and all brothers and sisters created in God's divine image and likeness.  We are called by the Holy Spirit, under the leadership of our Bishop and Pastor, to assist others through the development and promotion of various ministries.  We pray for Divine guidance that we may serve others with truth, courage, forethought, and compassion.

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We offer our prayer for peace in solidarity with the Holy Father, Pope Francis for Peace in Ukraine.

We ask for the intercession of St. Michael the Archangel the Patron Saint of Ukraine, to bring peace and hope to this nation and its people.

Lord, look down with mercy and compassion on Your humble servants, and out of love for mankind hearken and have mercy on us and on the land of Ukraine.

Lift up those who fight in defense of Ukraine and her much suffering people, outnumbered though they be.

With deep compassion and mercy enlighten and make glad the hearts of the civil authorities and strengthen them by Your might.

 St. Michael the Archangel Pray for us.

Sacred Heart Family,

Sacred Heart Grief Support Group is Helping families recover from the loss of a love one.  I also see a need for a Family Support Group to aid our families with a variety of needs, to be able to reach out in a safe and confidential way with other couples.  I would like to start a Sacred Heart Family Support Group.  The aim is to have family couples that are open minded and nonjudgmental that can listen to each other and share personal reflections.

The aim is to:
· Increase the strength and resilience of families
· Support better family relationships so to reach their full           potential
· Helps families make acquaintances with other families and     resources in the community
· Provides individualized, family-driven support that respects family culture, values, and preferences
 
Benefits
· Increases families' level of knowledge about family   relationships
· Connects parents with similar experiences
· Reduces the sense of stress and isolation
· Provides opportunities for families to support each other
 
Please let me know if you would be interested in starting this ministry at Sacred Heart.   Just email me individually at deaconnash@sacredheartshreveport.org
 
 
                                              Deacon Clary Nash
 

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Homily by Fr. Mark Watson, Pastor

NEW HORIZONS
ADVENT:
A SEASON OF VIGILANCE AND JOY

  
ADVENT

Over the weekend of Saturday November 26/Sunday, November 27  we began the Season of Advent.  The word Advent is derived from the Latin adventus which means “coming.”   Advent is a season of joyful expectation which prepares for the commemoration of the Incarnation which is celebrated during the Christmas Season and Advent looks forward to the Second Coming of our Lord at the end of time.

The Season of Advent goes back to Gregory the Great (d. 604), who fixed the season at four weeks, composed seasonal prayers and antiphons for the season.  In the ninth century the Roman liturgy was exported to 
    
     Gaul
    .  In 
    
     Gaul 
    the theme of preparation for the Second Coming of Christ was added to the celebration along with penitential elements.  The fusion of Gallican and Roman Advents returned to 
    
     
      Rome

     
    by the 12th Century and provided the basis for today’s Advent.  (John A. Melloh, The Encyclopedia of Catholicism).

Isaiah 40:3 is the Old Testament verse which best describes the conversion which is central to the Season of Advent.  

“A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.
Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together,
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.’”

This reading is taken from the section of the Book of Isaiah that was written while the people of Judah were exiled in Babylon in approximately 538 B.C...   The voice is that of the prophet telling the people that God will soon save them from exile and bring them across the desert to their homeland of Judah.  In the New Testament it is John the Baptist who uses these words to call the people of his day to prepare their lives for the coming of the Messiah.  We likewise are called to change our lives in order to prepare to receive the Messiah.  This vigilance is central to the meaning of Advent.  What needs to change in your life as you prepare to meet our Savior?

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Advent is taken from the beginning of the Gospel of Matthew.   John the Baptist proclaims that the Lord will come soon.  Many come to John in order to be baptized in the Jordan River.  John tells the Sadducees and Pharisees that neither the mere ritual of baptism nor their Jewish heritage will not save them from the wrath which will come soon.  John tells the Sadducees and Pharisees that they will be saved from the coming wrath only if their lives bear fruit.  Bearing fruit refers to living a life of love.  May we take these words to heart as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.  

How the Lucky Calendar Numbers work for you  and
work for the good of the Church

This is what the fundraiser provides to this church:
 

• The intent is to gift 80% of sales above the cost of the program each year to the church.
• to provide a fun filled stress free Fall Fair for you, your family, and friends. 
• to show appreciation to Mother’s and Father’s by giving gifts this year and future.
• to help offset the cost to send our youth to different camps/events/retreats.
• If all 1,000 numbers are sold THIS year for 2022 calendar year, That equals $25,000.
• If all 1,000 numbers are sold, the guaranteed payout would be around $9,000

1. The gaming commission has approved this to be a fundraiser.
2. Each Lucky Calendar Number is assigned a 3-digit number
3. The winning numbers ARE the Louisiana Lottery Pick 3 numbers which are drawn & announced every night at 10 pm except Easter and Christmas when there is no drawing. 
4. For you, the payout is like this: if your number is drawn Monday through Friday, you win $25.00.  If it’s drawn on a Saturday, you win $35.00 and if it is drawn on a Sunday you win $50.
5. But if your # is drawn on one of the 20 selected special days listed on the Lucky Number, you win $100, $200 or $300 instead of the above prize.
6. There is no limit to how many times you can win, it’s all based on the Pick 3 numbers.
7. The Pastoral Council keeps up with the numbers, you don’t have to unless you choose to.
8. Each Monday winning numbers are recorded and checks are mailed. 
9. Each Lucky Calendar Number cost $25.

• Each Church family take 5 Lucky Numbers to sell to family, friends, and co-workers, etc. and be sure to turn in the address portion &  money in to the church.
• Buy one for yourself
• Buy one for your significant other
• Give as gifts

Have fun and play along.  You’ll be glad you did!

The Pastoral Council

After Wed. Morning Mass and
30 minutes before Weekend Masses)

Location:
4736 Lyba Street
Shreveport, LA   71109-0467

Postal Mail:
4736 Lyba Street
Shreveport, LA   71109-0467

Rectory:            318-635-2121
Church:             318-635-2121
Fax:                  318-635-5226
Gabriel Hall:     318-635-5446