Video Camera Needed to Tape Weekend Masses Sacred Heart Church is looking to borrow a video camera to record our weekend Mass to be televised for the homebound for a few months. If you have one that you are not using and would be willing to let us borrow, please contact the Church office at 641-732-4342. Camera must be able to use a standard SD card. Masses may not be televised, due to our current video camera not working.

Pondering Parables with Padre (Popcorn provided)

St. Isidore Catholic Community is sponsoring a series discussing parables led by Fr. Burkle. Bring your Bible — we will have some on hand. For all Parishioners / families with children 2nd grade & up. Wednesday evenings — 6:30-7:30pm June 20—at Sacred Heart // June 27—at Visitation July 11—at Sacred Heart // July 18—at Visitation // July 25—at Sacred Heart Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, “Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?” How does one speak about things that cannot be fully explained? You see stories and analogies. Jesus used parables. Then after hearing them, the people were encouraged to reflect on them to get a deeper understanding. In parables, there are many ways of looking at them, and not everyone will come to the same conclusion. Sponsored by Adult Faith Formation

Catholic Heart Workcamp 2018 Please pray for us and especially for the people that we will be serving during our week of service with Catholic Heart Workcamp. For this week it's not about us. It's about the people we help. We will depart on Saturday, June 23, and will return on Saturday, June 30. Those traveling to Memphis, TN include: Cole Adams, Sawyer Chisholm, Marlin Duren, Zach Duren, Krista Erickson, Nathan Havel, Beth Hoppel, Katie Hoppel, Abbie Kulow, Brianna Lowe, Mason O’Malley, Noah O’Malley, Jenna Plotzke, Denny Thompson, & Patrick VandenAvond.

Co-chairperson for Visitation Fall Festival Visitation Parish is looking for an individual/s for a co-chair for their Fall Festival. Please contact Becky at 641-390-1543 or the Visitation office at 641-710-2441.

Christ Our Life Catholic Regional Conference Renée Bondi suffered a life-changing accident the night after she became engaged, losing the use of her hands, legs and her beautiful singing voice. Renée shares how she learned to live daily beyond her fears and came to rediscover God’s presence and peace. Join Renée and seven more world-class speakers at one of the largest Catholic conferences of its kind at Wells Fargo Arena on September 29 and 30! ChristOurLifeIowa.com. Tickets are now available by contacting Beth Hoppel at 641-732-3428.

Selling Raffle Tickets for Quilt at Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Building Funds quilt tickets will be sold before and after both Masses at Sacred Heart on June 16 & 17. The quilt will be on display.

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June 17, 2018

Monday, June 18 No Mass - pray for Vocations

Tuesday, June 19 No Mass - pray for Vocations

Wednesday, June 20 No Mass - pray for Vocations

Thursday, June 21 SH 8:30am † Gene Hackenmiller & Don Popp Friday, June 22 VIS 8:30am † Alice Gerk Saturday, June 23 SH 5:15pm For the People Sunday, June 24 8:30am † Sandra Arciniega VIS 10:30am † LuVerne & Louise SH Wagner

St. Isidore invites you to pray with us for: Lori Cimmiyotti

Rosary Leaders on June 19 Faith Home, 9:45am: Mary Fox

Osage Rehab., 10:00am: Dorothy Niess

STEWARDSHIP REPORT June 9 & 10, 2018

VISITATION, STACYVILLE Adult Budget ......................... $2,016.00 Offertory .................................. $280.50 Candles ........................................ $6.00 Total ..................................... $2,302.50 EFT’s for May ........................ $320.00

SACRED HEART, OSAGE Adult Budget ......................... $2,203.00 Offertory .................................. $178.66 Candles ...................................... $22.00 Ascension .................................... $9.00 Building Fund ....................... $2,930.00 Total ..................................... $5,342.66 EFT’s for May ..................... $3,411.00

Stewardship Quote Like the sower in today’s Gospel, I scatter

as seed my gifts of time, talent, and resources; and I trust that, by God’s grace

and in God’s time, these small gifts of myself may grow and flourish and help to

bring about the kingdom of God.

There will be No Masses on Tuesday, June 19 & Wednesday, June 20.

Car Raffle to Raise Money for Building Project Drawing will be July 8 Win a '32 Roadster Hot Rod! A '32 Roadster was donated to the Sacred Heart Church Building Project. Raffle tickets are being sold for $100 each! Tickets are available at the entrance of church, at the parish office, or by contacting Dave Mayer 641-220-3716. If you have friends, family or co-workers that want tickets, or if you would like flyers to hang in your office, let Dave know. Check out this link for more information - https://sites.google.com/view/roadsterraffle.

Upcoming Events

June 17 — Silent Pie Auction – Coffee & Rolls Enjoy coffee & rolls and the annual Silent Pie Auction on Father’s Day; Sunday, June 17, after 8:30am Mass at Visitation in the church hall. Delicious, assorted, homemade pies from local talented bakers. Great gift for Dad on his day. Sponsored by Catholic United Financial ~ Volunteer Team #371.

June 17 — “The Shared Table” – A Community Meal Everyone is invited to join us at Osage United Church of Christ, 630 State St, Osage, serving 5:00-6:00pm on Sunday, June 17, for a free hot meal. The meals will continue every third Sunday of the month. Individuals and families who are in need of food assistance are especially welcome.

June 22 — Floyd County Relay for Life Floyd County Relay for Life will be held on Friday, June 22, at Central Park in Charles City starting at 5:00pm.

June 24 — Stacyville KC Meeting The Stacyville KC’s will be holding their June meeting on Sunday, June 24, at 7:00pm in the Visitation Church Hall. There will be election of officers. All members are encouraged to attend.

June 24 — Mitchell County Relay for Life Omelet Breakfast Mitchell County Relay for Life Omelet Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 24, from 8am to 1pm at the American Legion Hall in Osage. 3 egg omelet with all the trimming, potatoes, sweet rolls, coffee & juice. Cost is $7.00. Help fight cancer.

June 28 — Mitchell County Relay for Life Mitchell County Relay for Life will be held on Thursday, June 28, in Riceville from 6:00-10:00pm.

Upcoming Meetings June 19 - Visitation Pastoral Council meeting at 7:00pm in Stacyville.

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Readings for the Week of June 17, 2018

Sunday: Ez 17:22-24/2 Cor 5:6-10/ Mk 4:26-34 Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16/Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29/Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6:14/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Sir 48:1-14/Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20/ Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25/Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80

Walking Rosary EVERY Tuesday morning at 8:30am

in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

See our website for all documents about the Sacred Heart

building project. They are located on the main page under the photo of Father Burkle.

Televised Mass on Sunday Mornings Weekend Mass is televised on OMU

Channel 14 on Sunday mornings at 9:30.

Counseling through Catholic Charities in Mason City.

Please call Sister Rita at 319-210-3854 to schedule an appointment.

First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24 I have lifted high the lowly tree. Second Reading: Corinthians 5:6-10 Whether we are at home or away, we aspire to please the Lord. Gospel: Mark 4:26-34 It is the smallest of all seeds, and becomes the largest of plants.

Prayer Chain

For prayer needs, call Irene Mullenbach at

641-732-1440

We welcome to our Catholic community Everett Cole Gisleson, son of Mark & Teresa (Knighten) Gisleson. He was baptized in Sacred Heart Church on June 9.

We welcome to our Catholic community Blake Raina Ramker, daughter of Dan & Hillary (Roll) Ramker. She was baptized in Sacred Heart Church on June 9.

We welcome to our Catholic community Camryn Ann Brumm, daughter of Scott Brumm & Marisa Thilges. She was baptized in Visitation Church on June 9.