Parish Staff

Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton, Bishop of Belleville

Father Linus Umoren, C. M., Administrator

Trustees: Ms. Rose Jordan Mr. Duane McClanahan

Kathy Bellmann, Administrative Assistant

Joan Scharf, Bulletin Production

Parish Organizations and Meetings

Parish Council-Every Second Tuesday of the Month Choir Practice-TBA

Men’s Club-Every First Tuesday of the Month Women’s Club-Third Tuesday of the Month

Quilters-Every Tuesday after 8 a.m. Mass Knights of Columbus -First and Third Wednesday

Parish School of Religion (PSR)-Sunday after Mass Youth Ministry- (YES) Group-Sunday after Mass

St. Vincent dePaul-First Monday every month at 6:30 at Immaculate Conception in Columbia

Worship Opportunities

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 p.m. at Holy Family

Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Mass at Holy Family

Weekday Masses:

Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. at Holy Family

Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart

Reconciliation

Sunday’s at 7:30 a.m. and by appointment

Rosary Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament First Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

130 South Third Street, P. O. Box 35, Dupo, Illinois 62239 Office: 286-3224 (closed Tuesday’s and Thursdays)

Parish Hall: 286-4373 Fax: 332-1699 Bulletin Contact: Scharfjo1956@yahoo.com

A Reflection from the Desk of the Administrator…April 22, 2018

Fourth Sunday Easter Year B “Good Shepherd Sunday”

The fourth Sunday of Easter has been traditionally described as the Good Shepherd Sunday. The theme chosen this weekend is that of leadership. Jesus uses the image of a good shepherd to talk about his leadership qualities, “The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the

gate for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” (John 10:2-3 NRSV) Thus the true shepherd wins the confidence of the sheep because he is ready to forgo his needs and to deny his interest for the benefit of the sheep. But there is also another person who poses as a shepherd; his mission is evil because “…he comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” (John 10:10A). Here Jesus warns his disciples not to be confused. Part of the mystery of faith is the presence of impostors. The impostors come to use the sheep, to steal and to destroy. Here we can think of wicked kings and queens, dictators and oppressive emperors. We can think of abusive friends, spouses, parents, teachers and church leaders. But Jesus says, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10B) Sometimes we may be looking for the thieves from outside but only to notice that the very person we share our life with and always listen to is the thief whose agenda is to steal, destroy and kill the life in us. Thus, life calls for discernment to know whom we follow and who inspires us. Authentic leaders cherish, care and motivate the best from their followers. Whose voice do you listen to?

God is good all the time; all the time God is good! Fr. Linus Umoren

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April 22, 2018 Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday Year B

Parish SUPPORT Please prayerfully consider your own

stewardship and pray for the financial well being of Sacred Heart Parish

April 15, 2018 General Collections Envelopes (25) $705.00 Loose 52.00 Building Maintenance (0) 0.00 Total General Collections $757.00

Special Collections Candle $ 33.00 Total Special Collections $ 33.00

Total of general and special collections $790.00

Thank you for your generous support of our church.

THIS WEEK IN THE PARISH

Sunday, April 22 Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–Dale Thornton 9:00 a.m. PSR class and YES Meeting 9:00 a.m. Latin Mass (Log Church)-Ruiz Family 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-The Parishioners of Sacred Heart and Holy Family Parishes

Monday, April 23 St. George and St. Adalbert NO MASS

Tuesday, April 24 St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Betty Joniak

Wednesday, April 25 St. Mark the Evangelist 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Rick Kenner

Thursday, April 26 Weekday 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart-Joe Weber and Vincent Weber

Friday, April 27 Weekday 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Kathy Cafferata

Saturday, April 28, Vigil of the Fifth Sunday of Easter 5:00 p.m. Mass @ Holy Family –

Sunday, April 29 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 a.m. Mass @ Sacred Heart–Larry Hagene 9:00 a.m. PSR class and YES Meeting 9:00 a.m. Latin Mass (Log Church)- 10:00 a.m. Mass @ Holy Family-Edmond (Eppie) Gerlach

Call to Worship

Happy Easter and welcome to Sacred Heart Church. Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter— the Good Shepherd Sunday. In the gospel Jesus presents himself as The Good Shepherd. He says, “I am the good Shepherd, and I know mine and mine know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father and I will lay down my life for the sheep. Please stand and join in singing Hymn number...and know that God is good all the time.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018

Sacristan Rose Jordan Call to Worship Geri Basinski Lector Dennis Martin Eucharistic Ministers: Minister of the Body: Richard Kelling Minister’s of the Blood: Karen LaCroix and Ruth Levin

Parish Council Elections Next Two Weeks

We have two people whose terms expire. Elections will be held before and after Mass. Please be sure to make your voice known by voting for

those you want to represent you concerning decisions about our faith home. If you have any questions, please see one of the Trustees, Rose Jordan or Duane McClanahan, or Father Linus.

Sick and Homebound Ministry

We would like to send a very heartfelt Thank You with much appreciation to Marilyn Elfrink who has given of her time and compassion for years providing communion and ministering

to those who were sick and homebound in our parish. May God continue to bless you Marilyn!

Rose Jordan has stepped up to continue the ministry and would like to invite anyone interested in giving of their time and compassion, to join with her in this service. She would like to build a team so please contact Rose if you are interested or for more information.

Many thanks to the Martin and Vernon families for hosting the beautiful Confirmation Reception for Jorri Kelling last week. It was a wonderful and tasty celebration. We appreciate all the thought, time and beauty that the four of

you put into the event. Sacred Heart Family

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♫Happy Birth day to ♪ ♪ ♫You….Happy ♪ birthday ♫ to you…happy♫ birthday ♪ ♫dear...April 23rd 26th 29th Stephen Brummer Barbara Moore Peggy Hoffmann Mallory Cronin Karen Hood

Happy Anniversary to…April

22nd Raymond and Melanie Curtis 14 Years 23rd Russell and Vanessa Buechler 35 Years 24th John and Candice LaCroix 48 Years

May the Lord ‘s blessings shine upon you. From your Faith Family.

SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS PLEASE PRAY FOR:

David and Sandy Anderson, Lauretta Anzalone, Kim Arnold, Lindsey Arnold, Donita Baldwin, Duane Bivins, Betty and Larry Blair, Jill Boker, Lydia Boyer and family, Branson-Kelley Family, Gina Brendley, Jolene

Carroll, Barbara and I.D. Cleveland, Camryn Coughlin, Betty and Don DeRousse, Frank Dowd, Margaret Dowd, Hannah, Jerry, and Marilyn Dycus, Lisa Elfrink, Marilyn Elfrink, Charles and Joan Frederick, Marion Gautreaux, Michael Golightly, Joseph Gourley, Mary Gramm, Bryant Hahn, Vernon Heine, Jerry Hight, Linda Johnson, Earnest Jordan, Jan and Norma Karstetter, Donna Kaufman, Russell Kelling, Shirley King, Kathy Koebbe, Hailey Kofron, Paul Kwiatkowski, Karen LaCroix, William LaCroix, Randy Ladyman, Steve Lawlor, Michele Martin, Fr. Elmar Mauer, Lisa McDonald, McWhorter family, Jim and Nancy Merkley, Floyd Metz, Barbara Moore, Kady Myers, John P. Noethen, Parker, Bill Pennock, Lillian Phillips, Irma Proffer, Aaron Pulcher, Fr. Chris Reuter, David Ryder, Robert Sammelman, Mary Schmid, Nina Smith, Julie Stanger, Manly Sullivan, Kathy Tyler, Liz Vernon, Evermore Grace Wagner, Vickie Wendel, James Whipple, and Rick Wilson. Please remember teenagers and their overwhelming challenges. *If you know of someone that needs to be added or removed from this list, please let Joan Scharf know as soon as possible.* Please remember our Service Men and Women protecting our freedom!

Tressa Tucker U.S. Air Force Sister of Jake Weber Hunter Kelling U. S. Navy Son of Holly and Travis Kelling Bryan DeBourge, IL National Guard, Basinski Extended Family Member

*Mass Intentions are a wonderful way to remember your loved ones, those who have special needs, or any special occasion. The recommended offering is $10.00. Put your intention and money in the collection basket or send it to the parish office, 116 Church Street, Cahokia, Illinois 62206.* Available NOW!

Hospital Visitations-Due to the new privacy laws most hospitals are not notifying Father Linus of parishioners who are in the hospital. If you or a loved one is in the hospital and wish for Father Linus to visit, please leave a message on his telephone at 618-337-4548 with the name, hospital, and room number (if you have it).

Home Visitation and Communion-If anyone would appreciate a visit or Communion brought to their home please call Fr. Linus at 618-337-4548 or leave a message for at the parish office (618-286-3224)

Hall Rental-For hall rental information please contact Kathy Koebbe at (618) 920-2264. You can view the Parish Hall Policy and print out the Rental Agreement by visiting our website at www.sacredheartchurchdupo.org and clicking on Hall Rental.

Women’s Club News!

The Women’s Club Rummage Sale is less than a month away, May 4-5, 2018. Your donations are very much appreciated; but please remember we can no longer accept any type of electronic devices. The cost and places to dispose of unsold electronics makes them unusable. Also, if you are donating a baked good for the Bake Sale, please make your donations no bigger than an 8x8 pan; they sell better. Thank you for

understanding. Liz Vernon, Women’s Club Chair

During Easter Season...the needs in our community continues!

Please remember those agencies that meet the needs of people in our community who experience economic hardship; they need your continued support!

Society of St. Vincent dePaul DuKare

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Thank and God Bless you !

93rd Annual Knights of Columbus International Bowling Tournament

April 21/22, 2018

Hosted by the Cahokia Council 4596 at St Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights, Illinois. For entry forms please visit: www.intlkofcbowling.org. Teams must be 4 persons comprised of any combination male/female and K of C and non-K of C equally. Contact Duane McClanahan for more information at 618-741-4248 or by email at maccarol@htc.net

This tournament was developed by Lewis Kiely of Kendrick Council No. 686 of St. Louis, Missouri in 1922.

Pro-life Resources

LIFE Network of Southern IL.. All services are free. Call 618-939-4224 or www.mylifenet.org Neither Do I Condemn You…. The Catholic Church lovingly offers help with neither judgment nor condemnation through the ministry of Project Rachel which brings hope and healing to the hurting. Please give us a call at: 888-456-HOPE. If you know of someone whose unborn baby has been diagnosed with "fetal anomalies" or an "adverse prenatal diagnosis", please refer the parents to the following web sites:

BeNotAfraid.net PrenatalPartnersforlife.org

Fontebella Maternity Home 618-406-4355 www.fontebella.org.

The Shrine is now offering Scripture Study courses online!

You or your parish Bible Study group can enroll in one of five online courses: The Gospel of John; Women in the Bible; In

Search of St. Paul; The Book of Revelation; and The Passion Narratives in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke and John. Each course features recommended readings, extensive study notes, and a facilitated discussion board for comments and questions. The first term will begin May 1 and continue through June 30. The same five courses will be offered again from July 1 through August 31. The courses are facilitated by Mark Etling, Spiritual Program Coordinator at the Shrine. The fees are $40 per person for a four-unit course, and $60 per person for a six-unit course. To enroll in a Shrine Scripture Study course, call 618-394-6270 or go online: snows.org/onlineScripture

He Explained to Them the Scriptures - A Day of Reflection

Where: Shrine Visitor Center Sponsored by the Victorious Missionaries Presenter: Fr. Mark Dean, OMI Saturday, May 5, 9:15 a.m. – 6 p.m. Cost: $70 lunch and dinner included

As the disciples walked along the road to Emmaus (cf. Lk 24:13f) they were joined by a stranger who opened for them a completely new understanding of scriptures that were well-known to them. Fr. Mark Dean, OMI and Fr. James Alison (a stranger, perhaps, to you at this time) will reflect on how they came to see the Scriptures in a new light…a light whose source is the Risen Christ.

For more information call 618.394.6281. Register online at snows.org/reflections

Catholic Sisters Exhibit… Parishioners and friends of the Belleville Diocese are invited to visit an exciting exhibit that celebrates Catholic Sisters—including the Adorers of the Blood of Christ– in the greater St. Louis area. “Catholic Sisters : The Spirit of St. Louis” will be on display now through April 28 in the third-floor Carnegie Room of the St. Louis Public Library, Central Branch, 1301 Olive Street in downtown St. Louis. The exhibit will feature historic photos and artifacts from 15 congregations of women religious who have left their mark in education, health care, social ser-vices, spiritual guidance and other areas. The Exhibit is free and open to the public, and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.

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