Census Drive - click image to download
      Download a copy of the parish census form, print it, fill it out and mail it to the parish or drop it off at church.
      John Michael Talbot
      Catholic recording artist John Michael Talbot performed at Sacred Heart Jan. 31. He presented an evening of inspirational music, teaching and prayer meditations.
      Christmas Children's Mass
      Fr. Richard Greene explains the story of Christ's birth to children attending the Children's Christmas Mass.
      50th Anniversary Mass
      Bishop Michael Jarrell and the pastors of the New Iberia parishes celebrate Mass June 27, 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding the parish.
      Sacred Heart of Jesus Dedication
      Bishop Michael Jarrell dedicates the statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during the parish's 50th anniversary celebration.
      Outdoor Gathering Area
      A spacious outdoor plaza, it serves as a ritual place to welcome catechumens and begin Palm Sunday processions.
      Sugar Kettle Fountain
      The fountain is made from an old sugar kettle, part of the beauty of Acadiana. It also introduces baptismal imagery. New Iberia is the sugar cane capital of the area.
      Devotional Area to Mary
      Artwork by Michael Crespo of the LSU Art Department, surrounded by devotional candleholders created by James Wade.
      The Great Cross
      Carved from basswood by Byron Wickstrom of Alburquerque, N.M., the corpus is mounted on a moveable cross built by Patrick Richard.
      Dedicational Area to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
      The Altar
      The parishioners wanted their alter to be in the center of the community celebrations as Christ is to be the center of our lives.
      Baptismal Font
      Holy water flows into the font from the sugar kettle, which was intrinsic to the life and work of sugar cane farmers who made up much of the early Catholic population in the area.
      Indoor Gathering Area
      The community can gather in this space to grow in fellowship.
    • News
      • Career opportunity with the Knights of Columbus
        The Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insurance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position. In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, please contact Kirk W. Duplantis, General Agent at 225-295-1090 or by email: Kirk.Duplantis@kofc.org.
      • Music Minister(s) needed
        Sacred Heart is looking for a Choir Director/Song Leader to lead the music at the weekend Masses. Stipend negotiable. If interested call Sandra at 364-4439 or 298-2565.
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    • Office Hours

      MONDAY THRU THURSDAY: 9:00 AM—4:30 PM
      FRIDAY: 9:00 AM—12:00 NOON
      The hours on Monday through Thursday will give more time for those of you who work to visit the parish office. Please put this new schedule in a handy place for reference.

      THE OFFICE WILL ALSO BEGIN CLOSING ON HOLY DAYS.

    • Calendar
      • May 25, 2012
        Pentecost Pilgrimage
        Come Walk with Jesus and Carry Your Cross for a weekend of reflection & prayer in support of the Cursillo Retreat on May 25-27. Lodging & meals provided. If interested please call Richard Gary at 337-380-8683 or 337-364-0695.
      • May 26-27, 2012
        An invitation to serve - 2012 Ministry Fair
        Please make a prayerful commitment to become or remain involved in at least one ministry. Pentecost Sunday, Everyone please wear RED.
      • May 28 - Jun 7, 2012
        Summer religion schedule
        SACRED HEART OF JESUS CATHOLIC CHURCH WILL HAVE SUMMER RELIGION FOR ALL STUDENTS GOING INTO PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE. WE WILL HAVE 2 DIFFERENT SESSIONS. THE FIRST SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 AM AND WILL END AT 12:00 (NOON). THE SECOND SESSION WILL BEGIN AT 1:00 PM AND WILL END AT 5:00 PM. PARENTS WILL HAVE A CHOICE TO EITHER CHOOSE THE MORNING OR THE AFTERNOON SESSION FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO ATTEND. CLASSES WILL BE HELD MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. THERE WILL BE NO FRIDAY CLASSES.
      • May 31, 2012
        6:30 PM
        Ecumenical Prayer Service prior to 2012 Hurricane Season
        Place: St. Peter the Apostle Church 1325 Big Four Corners Road Four Corners Speakers: Reverend Zack Mitchell Pastor of Word of Hope Church, New Iberia Fr. Dismas Mauk, SVD Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Church, Four Corners Sponsored by the Regional Pastoral Council (RPC) Msgr. Richard Greene, Episcopal Vicar South Region, Dioceses of Lafayette For more information contact: Deacon Jerry Bourg at 337-578-2423
      • Jun 2, 2012
        7:00 PM
        Diocesan Charismatic Pentecost Eve Mass
        We invite everyone to Pentecost Eve Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, Saturday June 2 at 7:00pm. Main celebrant and homilist will be Fr. Jaison Mangalath from Opelousas; laying of hands for Baptism in the Spirit for seminar participants, and individual prayer for fresh outpouring of gifts of the Holy Spirit for everyone; praise by “State of Grace” music ministry will begin at 6:30pm. Come and have the gifts you received at Baptism and Confirmation “stirred up” and renewed and experience a deeper union with God through this joyful Eucharistic celebration.
      • Jun 8-15, 2012
        Catholic High School European pilgrimage
        Father Charles Langlois will be leading a group of Catholic High School students, teachers, and parents on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France and the Vatican. The trip will be June 8-15, 2012. If you are interested in possibly being a partial sponsor for this trip please contact Jerry Reynolds, Development Director at CHS at Jerry.Reynolds@chspanthers.com or 256-5687.
      • Sep 22-29, 2012
        Couples Enrichment cruise
        Join the Office of Marriage and Family Life, Fr Jude Halphen, Ph.D. and Fr. Neil McNeil for a couples retreat cruise on September 22-29, 2012.
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