221 Victoria Street, P.O. Box 38, Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0

Rev. David Weise Pastor

Rev. Andrew Quarshie Parish Administrator

Rev. Mr. Janos Janossy Parish Deacon

Valerie Austin-Kelly Secretary

Connie Weber Parish Council Chairperson

Sam Zettel

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Second Sunday of Easter or of Divine Mercy

Sacred Heart Parish

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: (519) 881-0692 Fax: (519) 881-2060 Email: sacred_heart@wightman.ca Website: www.sacredheartchurchwalkerton.com SUNDAY LITURGIES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Liturgy: Sun. at 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. at 4 p.m.

Second Sunday Of Easter or of Divine Mercy

After eight days Jesus came and stood among them.

MASS SCHEDULE April 24-30, 2017

Mon. April 24

7:00 p.m.

+Mary Koller req by: Steve & betty Diebold

Tues. April 25 St. Mark

9:00 a.m.

+Bill Oehring req by: Marion & Dean Leifso

Thurs. April 27

10:30 a.m. Mass @ Brucelea Haven

7:00 p.m.

Intention of Pauline & David Okum req by: Mary Peterson

Fri. April 28

9:00 a.m.

+Don Niesen req by: Irma Arksey

+Marilyn Cassidy req by: Mike & Doreen Weber

+Francis Ruetz req by: Tony & Colleen Regier

+Victor Willi req by: Jim & Judy Sloan

+Dave Goetz req by: Marg Weber

+Ralph & Ken Weishar req by: Craig Harrison & Doris Weber

+Bob Meyer req by: Francis & Eugenia & Peter & Karen

Sat. April 29

5:00 p.m.

+Trevor Schlorff req by: Sandra Schlorff

Sun. April 30 Third Sunday of Easter

9:00 a.m.

+Audrey Turnbull req by: Aunna & Family

11:00 a.m.

Intention of our Parish and it’s benefactors

HAMILTON DIOCESAN PRAYER CALENDAR FOR ALL WHO MINISTER IN THE CHURCH

Creator God, life is your gift. Through baptism you invite us

to share in service to others. Give us the courage and

generosity to respond to your call. Bless those who serve you

as priests, religious, deacons and lay ministers. Open the

minds and hearts of men and women to accept your

challenge to build the kingdom of God. Amen.

This week, April 24-29, 2017 we pray for :

April 24….Rev. Msgr. Edward house

April 25….Rev. William Trusz

April 26….Students

April 27….Rev. Luc Samba

April 28….Rev. Mariusz

April 29….Rev. David Wilhelm

In Deepest Sympathy

Please pray for the repose of the

souls and families of:

Betty Voisin, Vincent Kraemer,

Kara Fischer Gosleigh, Joan Schnurr

George Wells & Peter Mullen

May God grant them eternal rest.

Help End Hunger Spring Jamboree!

Everyone is invited to our annual Spring

Foodgrains Jamboree, Sunday, April 23rd at the

Walkerton K of C Hall on Hwy 9, South of town.

Doors open at 1 pm with admission of $5.00.

Plenty of door prizes, draws, music and dancing

for the afternoon. Hot Roast Beef and Ham Buffer

dinner at 5 pm by the K of C Auxiliary for $15.00.

Music is by Dave Chittick and musicians.

All donations are given a tax receipt.

All proceeds matched by the government and used

to Help End Hunger in the

various projects world wide.

On Monday, April 24th, Father Dave

will be celebrating his

35th Anniversary of Priesthood. Please take the time to congratulate

Father on this special anniversary!

Please join us for Social Sunday, May 7th following

the 9 am. Mass for fellowship and refreshments.

We encourage our Parishioners who attend the 11 am. Mass to

come early and participate with us.

The May 7th Social is also an opportunity to thank our fellow

Parishioners Don and Maureen Gagnon for everything they

have done for our Parish over the past 20 years +.

They have been active members of our Choirs and

Parish Council as well as they have both

taught in our Catholic Schools.

The Gagnon’s will be moving out East at the end of May.

Join us in bidding them farewell as we wish them much joy

and happiness as they begin this new chapter.

Don’t worry about anything; instead PRAY about everything

Philippians 4:6

Pray For Our Sick. Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick

members of our community, especially, Steven

Ottewell, Carol Mullen, Rita Schaefer,

Bradley Born, Skip Eckensweiler, Ray Spitzig, The Pierik Family, Paul Weber,

Harold Dentinger, Joan Miller, Clara Ruetz, Lloyd Gutscher, Ron Chesney, Tony Wagner, Fr. David Weise, Bill Seigner Sr.,

Robert Gay, Carolyn Weise, Alf Kieffer, Rob Lambertus, Rosemary O’Hara, John Garvey, Paul Dales Jr., Rob Schurter,

Marlene Self, Gerald Grubb & Florence Bross and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find

consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as

you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole

and free downcast spirits. May these people find lasting

health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all

your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed

those who believed. Amen.

CWL NEWS:

Executive Meeting, Thurs. April 27th

Following the 7:00 pm. Mass

in the Rectory Meeting Room.

General Meeting, Thurs. May 4th

Following the 7:00 pm. Mass in the church hall.

Our Lady Of Good Counsel

Most glorious Virgin,

You were chosen by the eternal Counsel to be the

Mother of the eternal Word made flesh.

You are the treasurer of Divine graces

and the advocate of sinners.

Obtain for me, through the Precious Blood of your

Divine Son, the forgiveness of my sins, the salvation of

my soul, and the means necessary to obtain it.

In like manner, obtain for holy Church victory over her

enemies and the spread of Jesus’ Kingdom

over the whole earth.

Amen

Sacred Heart Wedding Anniversary Mass!

Sunday, May 28th 1:00 pm.

If you are celebrating your…5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th,

30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th and

anyone over 50 years,

come join in a special mass of celebration

with Father Andrew.

You must sign up at the Parish office.

Following mass there will be light refreshments.

Milk Bag Mat Makers: Please join the Mat Makers

for their work session on Mon. May 1st at 125 Hinks

St. From 1-3 pm. Learn how to cut or crochet. Join

the fun! New members are always welcome!

MUSIC DIRECTOR NEEDED! Job Description:

Planning Liturgical Music for all Weekend Masses and

Para-Liturgical activities (in consultation with the

pastor) Finding coverage for music when needed.

Provide music for Funeral Liturgies with the Senior

Choir. Promote formation of local choirs within the

church to help with singing. Organize music practice/

rehearsals for choir. Encourage active participation at

Mass through good and uplifting Liturgical Music Etc.

Apply to Fr. Andrew through the Parish Office.

Out of the Cold Toronto Homeless Program

The grade 12 students from Sacred Heart High School

are looking for gently used clothing to distribute to

homeless shelters in Toronto. They are looking for the

following items - jeans, track pants, belts, socks,

t-shirts, sweat shirts and large cloth bags. Kindly drop

off your bags to the Sacred Heart School office or to the

back of the church. Deadline for collection is

May 15th. Thank you !!

Ministers of the Word This is a fr iendly reminder

that the Liturgy Office will be holding a Formation Day

for Ministers of the Word on Saturday, April 29th here

at Sacred Heart Parish. Please register for this

workshop ASAP to the Liturgy Office at the Chancery

905-528-7988 especially if you are new to the ministry.

Dear friends,

It is always a pleasure to write to you. Hope your Easter

celebrations went well? I did enjoy mine. Today I wish

to draw your attention to one important aspect of our

lives as Christians, which is, we are called to a culture

of love and service in Christ Jesus. I can confidently

say that Christianity without love is no Christianity, and

Christianity without service is no Christianity. May I

humbly encourage you to open your hearts for the Holy

Spirit to guide you in finding moments to engage love

and service, in the church, your home, school,

workplace, within our community and the world. Our

master, friend and brother Jesus demonstrated this

culture of love and service in various ways for us in his

ministry, may we continue in His steps. This is our

identity – Love and service! Our world stands in need of

this culture.

With all my love, I remain, your servant in Christ -

Andrew

FATHER ANDREW’S LOVE NOTE:

Coming Events: Sacred Heart Walkerton, Senior Committee Progressive

Euchre & Progressive Solo Card Games every Thursday at

1:30 pm in the Church Hall. Everyone is Welcome!

Cursillo Meetings Saturday mornings at 8:30 am

Sacred Heart Parish, Monthly Youth Mass,

Sun., May 14th at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome!

~Hike for Hospice is being held at the Cargill Park

and Community Centre on Sun. May 7 at 1:00 p.m.

Get your pledge form and hike individually or as a

team. For pledge forms or more details, call Jean

Hedley 519-395-5658 or email jhedley@gmail.com

~Mother’s Day Breakfast, Sunday, May 14th from

9:00 am – 12:30 at Formosa Community Centre

Sponsored by Community & Formosa Lions

$8.00 per person (ages 10 years & older)

$4.00 per person (ages 4 years to 9 years)

Free under 3 years. Proceeds go towards Formosa

Community Projects.

~Senior Card Party @ the Walker ton Library

Mon. May 15th @ 7:30 pm. Lunch and Prizes.

Everyone Welcome.

Thank you for your generosity! April 16, 2017

Regular Sunday……………………...………….$3,233.00

Building Fund…………………….……….…….$1,144.10

Good Friday……………………………………..$2,061.00

Easter Flowers & Decorations………...……..…..…$20.00

Easter……………………………………………$4,472.00

Share Lent………………………………...…...….$525.00

Mark your Calendars:

Next KC Breakfast is

Sunday, May 7th

From 10 am—1 pm. All are welcome.

May 7th is ROSE Sunday The Knights of Columbus will be at the doors giving out

roses and collecting donations for the Right to Life.

Clergy Appreciation Dinner Sponsored By: Knights of Columbus Council #2042

Tuesday, May 30th

at the Walkerton Knights of Columbus Hall

Social: 6 pm. Dinner: 7 pm. Cost is $18 per person

Guest Speaker: Very Rev. Franjo Sprajc, VF Dean of Bruce-Grey

Tickets can be purchased at the Parish Office.

Bus to March for Life in Ottawa.

Please join us on the bus for the March For Life trip to

Ottawa. There are still a few seats available. If you are

interested in going on the bus please contact

Ken Grubb ASAP at 519-881-3689.

The weekend of April 29-30 we will welcome

Deacon Neil Devereaux

who will speak about CHALICE —

a Canadian, Catholic Sponsorship Program.

He will explain how you can help a destitute child or

senior at one of 56 mission sites in

15 developing Countries.

Deacon Neil Deveraux is a Permanent Deacon from the

Diocese of Hamilton. He was ordained in 2010 and has

been very happily married to his wife Nancy for 38 years.

They have 6 children and 2 grandchildren.

Nancy and Neil have been involved for many years as a

sponsor of children with Chalice and have worked

serving the poor in the Hamilton Diocese.

Second Sunday of Easter

“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Will you

respond to God's call to be sent as priest, deacon, sister

or brother? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Michael

King, Director of Vocations and Priestly Formation,

Diocese of Hamilton at 905-528-7988

Thank You From the Liturgy Committee:

A big thank you to the people who helped Father Andrew

lead the stations, those who participated in the washing of

the feet, prayer leaders for the Novena, stripping of the

palms, the extra lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and lift

operators needed and any others we forgot.

Our job was easier because you said "yes" and thanks to

you, who participated in these Lenten liturgies.

The Liturgy Committee.

A very special THANK YOU goes to everyone who

helped make our Holy Week and Easter Masses flow so

smoothly and with dignity to our Lord. Our Parish was

once again beautifully decorated for Easter and

very welcoming to all our visitors over the weekend.

You are invited to join the parishioners of

Mary Immaculate Chepstow & St. Joseph’s Cargill

as they celebrate

Father Luc Payette’s 25th Anniversary

of Ordination to the Priesthood on

Tues. May 2nd

At Mary Immaculate Church, Chepstow.

There will be a Mass of thanksgiving at 7 pm.

And a come and go reception to follow Mass.

Telephone: (519) 881-0692 Fax: (519) 881-2060 Email: sacred_heart@wightman.ca www.sacredheartchurchwalkerton.com

SUNDAY LITURGIES Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

221 Victoria Street, P.O. Box 38, Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday to Friday ~ 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon & 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Rev. David Weise Pastor

Rev. Andrew Quarshie Parish Administrator

Rev. Mr. Janos Janossy Parish Deacon

Valerie Austin-Kelly Secretary

Connie Weber Parish Council Chairperson

Sam Zettel Youth Minister

PARISH CONTACT PERSONS:

Altar Servers……………………………………..Valerie Kelly Anointing of the Sick…………………………….Parish Office Brucelea Haven Masses……………………......Parish Office Building & Maintenance Committee…………..Bill Poechman Calvary Cemetery……………………………….Parish Office or www.thecatholiccemeteries.ca Catholic Women’s League………Maryanne Buehlow/Judy Sloan Children’s Liturgy of the Word…………………Renta Vyhnal Church Beautification…………………………..Gerard Grubb Commentators…………………………………..Denise Desroches Communion to the Sick & Shut-in……………..Parish Office Cursillo…………………………………………...Joe Rys Eucharistic Ministers……………………………Denise Desroches Finance Committee……………………………..Denise Desroches Funeral Luncheons………………..…..Rita LaPointe/Alice Slosser Good Food Box Program……...…Marita Hagedorn 519-881-4688 Knights of Columbus……………………………Charlie Bagnato Ladies Auxiliary………………………………….Charlene Schaefer Lectors……………………………………………Denise Desroches Liturgy Committee…………..………………..…Carol Duncan Parish Council Chair………………...………….Connie Weber Publicity…………………………………………..Connie Weber RCIA………………………………………………Amy Kieffer Right to Life………………………………………Verna Schlosser Rosary Group……………………………………Bev Beselaere Senior Committee……………………………….Paul Weber Social Committee………………..……Bill Carroll / Rosanne Currie Social Justice…………………………………….Len Kraemer Ushers…………………………………………….Wilf Lane

PARISH RECORDS: Please help us keep our parish records up-to-date. Advise the office if you are new to the parish or if you will be moving to a new address. Registration Forms are available at the office.

BAPTISM: Usually celebrated during the 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass. Please call the parish office for details. Adults wishing to join the Catholic Church through Baptism or Profession of Faith should also contact the parish office for details.

FIRST COMMUNION: Usually celebrated with children aged 7 or 8 during the Easter Season. Contact the parish office for details.

FIRST CONFESSION (Reconciliation): Usually celebrated with children aged 7 or 8 during the Advent Season. Contact the parish office for details.

CONFIRMATION: Usually celebrated with young people aged 12 or 13. Contact the parish office for details.

MARRIAGE: Any Catholic who is presently a member of the parish, and who is free to marry, can be married at Sacred Heart Parish. Couples intending to be married are asked to please contact the parish office before making any final arrangements. A minimum of 12 months notice is required so that proper preparation can take place.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Celebrated communally in the Spring and Fall, and individually as required by contacting the parish office for details.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Celebrated communally during the seasons of Advent and Lent, and individually on Saturday afternoons at 4 p.m. or by appointment.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD: Celebrated during Sunday morning 9 a.m. mass for children 8 years of age and under. Children under 4 must be accompanied by a parent. (Recessed for July and August)

DIOCESAN VOCATION DIRECTOR Any parishioner considering the priesthood, religious life, or the permanent diaconate, may contact Fr. Michael King 905-528-7988 ext. 2231 or email: mking@hamiltondiocese.com

CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mother Teresa School………...……(519) 881-1852

CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL Sacred Heart High School………... (519) 881-1900 SHHS Student Representative…….Rebecca Filsinger

Sacred Heart Parish Catholic Christian Community

Sunday, April 23, 2017

Second Sunday Of Easter Or Of Divine Mercy