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Sacred Heart Catholic Church 1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208
641-792-2050 - [email protected]
February 17, 2019 — Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sacred Heart Church 1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208
Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM
Confessions Saturdays 3:00 PM
Parish Office: 641-792-2050 FAX: 641-792-8639
Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Facebook Page: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Web Pages: www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com
Twitter: SHFF Newton
Rev. William E. Reynolds — Ext #227 E-mail: [email protected]
Rectory: 641-792-4625
Deacon Dan Goetz E-mail: [email protected]
Ann Ratliff, Administrative Assistant E-Mail: [email protected]
Kathy Hammerly, Stewardship Coordinator, Ext. #222 E-Mail: [email protected]
Luke Gregory, Lifelong Faith Formation & Sr. High Youth Ministry
Ext. # 224 E-Mail: [email protected]
Andrew Schwartz, K-8 Faith Formation Coordinator Ext. #230 E-Mail: [email protected]
Virginia Bennett, Choir Director/Organist E-Mail: [email protected]
641-275-3683
SHARE Preschool: 641-792-8639 E-mail: [email protected]
Mission Statement We, the members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as a caring Christian commu-nity, help one another to live, to nurture, and to celebrate God’s gifts. We encourage others on their faith journeys to join us in giving witness to our Catholic faith and to grow as disciples. We celebrate the sacraments and receive the gift of grace to strengthen our faith and to enrich our relationships with Christ and his Church. We gather together to pray, to worship, to give thanks, to petition, to seek comfort, to share joys and sorrows, and to experience God’s love, joy, and peace.
Cover Photos: Goodbye to Deacon Dan & Lydia Deacon Dan & Lydia visit with Betty Knopf Deacon Dan & Lydia greet Martha McBeth, Susan Becker, & Rick
Stewart Greta Koppin hugs Lydia goodbye.
Hymns
Saturday, 4:00 PM Cantor: Jean Ferguson
Sunday, 9:00 AM Cantor: Tim Stammeyer
Saturday, 4:00 PM & Sunday, 9:00 AM
Entrance Chant: The King of Love My Shepherd Is
#444
Presentation & Preparation of Gifts Here I Am, Lord
#527
Mass Setting: Mass of Renewal #30-35 pgs 34-37
Communion Chant: Gift of Finest Whear
#385
O Sacrament Most Holy #407
Sending Forth: O God Beyond All
Praising #504
Saturday, February 16: 3:00 PM Confessions will be heard 3:30 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church 4:00 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Kevin Riley, son of Tom & Nancy Ri-ley
5:00 PM Dinner & Presentation “The Nature of Love” by Katie Patrizio will be held at DMACC
Sunday, February 17: 8:30 AM Rosary will be prayed in the church 9:00 AM will be offered for the members of the
parish. Baptism of John Paul Kolbe Gregory will be cele-brated during Mass.
10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in McCann Center following Mass
10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will be held in McCann Center.
Monday, February 18: 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Joanne Muller, wife of Paul Muller 6:00 PM Finance Council will be held in McCann
Center 7:00 PM Pastoral Council will be held in McCann
Center Tuesday, February 19: 10:00 AM Grinnell Deanery Meeting will be held
in McCann Center 5:05 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in
the church 5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Judy Lammers, mother of Gene Lam-mers
Adoration will be held following Mass until 5:45 PM Confessions will be heard during Adoration
5:30 PM Human Trafficking Meeting will be held in McCann Center
Wednesday, February 20: 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Mary Marnell, mother of LuAnn Lucas 5:30 PM Community Meal will be held at the First
United Methodist Church 6:00 PM K-6 Faith Formation Sessions will be
held in McCann Center 6:30 PM Choir Practice will be held in the church 7:15 PM Jr. High Faith Formation will be held in
McCann Center Thursday, February 21: 3:30 PM Stewardship Commission Meeting will
be held in McCann Center
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No Mass today. 7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #354 will meet in
McCann Center Friday, February 22: 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the souls of Jerry & Dorothy Castonguay, parents of Jeryl Laffoon
9:30 AM Coffee & Visiting will be held in McCann Center following Mass
10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry will be held at the Wilson residence
Saturday, February 23: 3:00 PM Confessions will be heard 3:30 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church 4:00 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Lenette Swanson, wife of Doug Swan-son
Sunday, February 24: 8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the
church. 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members
of the parish. 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in
McCann Center following Mass 10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will be held
in McCann Center 4:00 PM Boy Scout Court of Honor for Mitchell
Faidley will be held in the church
Organ Repair This week the Reuter Organ Company will be here starting in the afternoon on Monday, probably con-tinuing until Thursday, doing the repair and upgrade work on the church organ. The RAGBRAI dinner proceeds were dedicated toward this project. Accord-ingly, the church will not be available for funerals much of this week.
Father Reynolds will be away from February 25 through February 28, attending the annual member-ship meeting of the Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America for which he serves as the Vice-president.
Pray for . . .
Mary Zinkula, mother of Bishop Zinkula, who died February 13th.
Susan Becker, Mary Pritchard, Tim Stammeyer, Jessica
McNeer, Kari Tiffany, Mary Nolin, Dorothy Green,
Nancy Smith, Ruth O’Brien, Rose Anna Henning, Mark
Hendrickson, Lois Carter, Betty Hummel, Teresa Hauge,
Myrna Hill, Cecelia Stratton, Theresa Clark, Ruth Stewart,
Sharron Hawkins, Adam McNeer, Jim Golik, Pam Rausch,
Rosemary Sloss (cousin of Rosie Murphy & Margaret
Durbala), June Rausch (mother of Tom Rausch), Donna
Baker (sister of LuAnn Lucas), Angi Reed (sister of Pam
Zaabel), Jacki Aikeyns (uncle of Dana Determan), Made-
lyn Kecki (great-granddaughter of Bill & Carmen Gill),
Terese & Brad Wiese (sister & brother-in-law of Joanie
Lukavsky), Erick Grossmeyer (cousin of Janet Cox),
Jimmy Hayes (brother of Margaret Ellis), Jase Merriman
(cousin of Jill Ergenbright), Les Curry (father in-law of
Colleen Curry), Monica Nilles (mother of Jim Nilles),
Thomalu Elliott (sister of Marsha Haycock), Jennifer Maki
(granddaughter of Glorian Maki), Jack Whitinger (father
of Tammy Cochran), Kristi Forsythe (niece of Bruce &
Karen Hoffmeier), Lee Stammeyer (father of John Stam-
meyer), Pam Quindt (daughter of Marie Frimml), Barb
Jaeger (mother of Connie Loehr), Alisha Meyer (daughter
of Betty Ellis), Josh Watson (Joanie Lukavsky’s niece’s
husband), Pat Flattery (nephew of Mary Flattery), Martha
Flattery (sister-in-law of Mary Flattery), LeRoy Childress
(father of Pamela Vigil), Jeanne Riggenberg (daughter of
Ruth O’Brien & sister of Colleen Curry), Jennifer Gardner
(niece of Rhonda Bauer), Elijah & Daniel Lukavsky
(nephews of Joanie Lukavsky, Tabitha Vaughan
(granddaughter of Gloria Welp), Leon Kurt (father of
Kerri Reed), Pat Kelly (brother of Teresa Stewart), Roxene
Tedrow (sister of Rick Stewart), Jo Thornton (sister of
Pam Rausch), Sara Ehler (daughter-in-law of Bill & Peg
Ehler), Stephan (grandson of Janet Bengford), Jeanne
Sanders (mother of Lori Lopez-Sanders)
. . . For the repose of the soul of Charlotte Whalen, sister-
in-law of Barb Ellis, who died February 11th and comfort
for her family.
. . . For the repose of the soul of Thomas D. Quinn,
brother of Mary Horstman & uncle of Meggan Machin,
who died February 7th and comfort for his family.
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Are You Ill or Homebound?
Anyone who is ill or homebound please let me know so I can schedule a
visit. Contact Lori Ward at 792-4242.
Thank You . . .
Thanks to all who attended the Appreciation events last weekend for Deacon Dan Goetz. A special thanks to those who organized and worked at the two events to express our appre-ciation to Deacon Dan for his ministry among us.
Thank You . . .
Dear Sacred Heart Family,
Thank you so much to all of you for the recep-tions held last weekend at Sacred Heart for Lydia and me.
I know that many hands were involved to make it a special weekend for us. You succeeded in doing that and our hearts were touched in many ways.
The food and refreshments were excellent, the decorations were perfectly themed and your presence was a blessing.
Thank you for the very generous monetary gift, your many cards, well wishes, prayers and en-couragement. To say the least the outpouring was “mind blowing.”
Bishop Amos once said that when we were or-dained we would never really know what to ex-pect. The day that I was ordained I never ex-pected that I would have the privilege to serve as a deacon at Sacred Heart Parish.
Lydia and I are thankful for the ten plus years we have been here and we love our Sacred Heart Family.
Thanks for a weekend we will not forget!
Please pray for us, as we will continue to pray for you.
Dan and Lydia
The Friday morning small group will begin March 8th at 9:45 AM.
The group will study The Wild Goose. Join Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR in
this captivating video series which is awakening God’s love and trans-
forming power in the hearts of all who participate. Discover the Holy
Spirit who has been revealed to us by Jesus Christ and who leads us to
our heavenly Father. This adventure consists of Fr. Dave speaking on
an attribute of the Holy Spirit, a practical application on how to re-
spond to the Holy Spirit and testimonies of people from across the
country who lives have been impacted by the Sprit of God.
The Tuesday evening small group will resume the second part of their study on The Wild Goose by Fr.
Dave Pivonka on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 pm in the adult room in McCann Center.
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To register or if you have any questions regarding any of the small groups,
please call or email our Director of Lifelong Faith Formation, Luke Gregory,
at 641-792-2050 or [email protected] no later that March 1st.
2019 Lenten Adult Small Groups
The Thursday small group will resume the second part of its study on C.S.
Lewis’ Mere Christianity on Thursday, March 7 at 1:30 pm. The group will
meet in the adult room in McCann Center.
The Sunday evening small group will begin March 10th, Sunday evening at 7:00 PM. The group will study Sunday by Sunday. Sunday by Sunday is a way to reflect on the Gospels throughout the Liturgical year. Sunday by Sunday is a publication of the Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Paul, Minnesota. It begins and ends with prayer. Its questions inspire adults to share the faith they live, and to wrestle with what Jesus in the Gospels asks of us in our time, in our neighborhoods, in our world.
The Sunday morning small group will begin March 10th at 10:15 AM. The group will study Matthew, the King and His Kingdom. This exciting study brings the Gospel to life and draws you closer to Christ. You will see Jesus as the awaited Messiah who fulfills the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament, establishes the New Law, and inau-gurates the Kingdom of Heaven. Set in the rich context of Jesus’ life, Matthew shows us who Jesus is and what his life and teachings mean for us today.
Wedding Anniversary Blessings
Sacred Heart Church wishes to honor cou-ples of the parish who are celebrating wedding anniversary milestones (every 5 years— 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and so on). Please complete the form available at the church office or on the website under “Family Life”. The deadline to be included in the bulletin is the 15th of the month before your anniversary.
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SHARE Preschool Once upon a time, SHARE Preschool had fairytale week and even got to dress up like pirates and princesses. Here are some other activities we will be doing this week: Reading and retelling fairytales Writing letters in fairy dust Completing our “Aa” page Playing math games Looking for pirate treasure Making a pirate treasure map Designing princess dresses
out of playdough Enjoying a pirate/princess
popcorn snack
***Church member registration now open
LITURGICAL ROLES
Saturday, February 23 4:00 PM
Lector: Bill Ehler Michelle Modlin Hospitality: Frank & Carolyn Campbell Steve & Mary Mullan Extraordinary Ministers: Jeff & Sharon Hoebelheinrich Susan Metz Kurt Funke Lydia Goetz Cindy Humke Sheri Benson Ben Ringgenberg Altar Servers: John Valtman Carmen & Abbie Faidley Rosary: Steve McManus
Sunday, February 24 9:00 AM
Lector: Lorraine Kalkhoff T.J. Ratcliff Hospitality: Ralph & Cindy Buchmeier Bob & Nancy Steingreaber Extraordinary Ministers: Barbara Stewart John Lee Rick Stewart Cody Muhs Jim & Deb Nilles Marty & Debbie Stratton Altar Servers: Mason Lee Noah & Nicholas Tremel Children’s Liturgy: Kim Didier Rosary: Barbara Majerus Coffee Hosts: Joe & Sharon Rogers
U.S.A. ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY
presents comedian — Tim Cavanaugh
Tickets - $35 per person
Friday, March 1, 2019
Hor d’oeuvres /Dinner/Dessert Auction
DMACC –New venue
Cash bar
This weekend we will observe an appeal for subscriptions to The Catholic Messenger, our fine diocesan newspaper.
Must-read coverage in The Catholic Messenger The Catholic Messenger provides meaningful, must-read cover-age in a reader-friendly format – print or E-edition. It is the communication tool that Bishop Thomas Zinkula uses to reach thousands of households. It is the least expensive in-vestment in adult faith formation and education. It is an aid in spiritual formation and evangelization. And it costs just $29 per year for 50 issues -- print and/or e-edition. Subscribe now through your parish.
Mass Attendance Saturday, February 9th at 4:00 PM 187 Sunday, February 10th at 9:00 AM 203
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The typical family meal is din-
ner, but if that doesn't work for
your family, try another meal.
Planning a Saturday morning breakfast may be
easier than getting together during the week. This
breakfast pizza received rave reviews at Dan and
Lydia's farewell reception last Sunday. Serve with
canned or fresh fruit and milk for a quick and
delicious way to kick off the weekend. Ask this
question for a conversation starter. Do you think
it's harder to be a mom or a day? Why?
Breakfast Pizza
1 lb sausage (cooked and crumbled)
1 (8 count) pkg. Crescent rolls
1 cup loose pack hashbrowns (thawed)
1 cup shredded cheese
¼ cup milk
½ tsp salt
Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
5 eggs
Press crescent rolls in ungreased pizza pan to
form pizza crust. Put sausage , then hashbrowns
and top with shredded cheese. Mix eggs, milk, salt
and pepper. Pour over cheese. Sprinkle on Par-
mesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 – 30
minutes.
“Come to the Table”
Vision 20/20 “We should recognize how in a culture where each person wants to be the bearer of his or her own sub-jective truth, it becomes difficult for citizens to devise a common plan which transcends individual gain and personal ambitions.”— Pope Francis, the Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium
Community Meals The Community Meal will be held at First United Methodist Church this Wednesday, February 20th
Sacred Heart Cathedral Collection This Sunday, we join with our Bishop in recog-niz ing Sacred Heart Cathedral as the spiritual home of every Catholic within our Daven-port Diocese. Dedicated No-vember 15, 1891, this historic struc-ture symbolizes our proud heritage and faith. Your help and support in the maintenance and preservation of this Cathedral is important and greatly appreciated. Envelopes are provided for your convenience is supporting the Sa-cred Heart Cathedral. Thank You!
Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17 Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25 Mk 7:24-30
Monday: Gn 1-19 Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20-2:4a Mk 7:1-13
Readings: February 11 through February 17:
Friday: Gn 3:1-8 Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24 Mk 8:1-10
Sunday Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 17:5-8 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 Lk 6:17, 20-26
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Lincoln Highway CEW is a time to discover and de-velop insights into ques-tions inside of you about yourself, your faith life and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
Both weekends are held at the scenic Pilgrim Heights Camp & Retreat Center near Montour, IA for those 18 years of age and older.
Begins at 7:00 PM on Fri-day and ends at 4:00 PM Sunday. Participants sleep at the retreat site. Ar-rangements will be made for those with special needs. All meals are pro-vided. Special dietary needs can be accommo-dated. Registration forms are available in the parish office.
Opportunities to Help Our El Salvador Mission Work
There are many ways to live out the call to serve the poor . This is just one of them. I hope you will consider supporting Sacred Heart's Medical Mission again. Your faithful support is the only way this work can be successful.
There will be an El Salvador Mission Box placed in the gathering space for collecting needed items.
In addition to constant prayers and financial sup-port we also need the following items:
List of Supplies Needed for El Salvador Optical: New or gently used sunglasses
Oral Hygiene: Toothbrushes and tooth
paste
Toiletries: shampoo (no conditioner), bars of soap, combs, brushes, deodorant, etc. (no lotions needed)
Educational supplies: Books in Spanish, paper, notebooks, crayons, folders, rulers, pencils, sharpeners, glue, etc.
Baggies: Mostly snack size, (but oth- ers are useful too!)
Baby bundle supplies: Cloth diapers, diaper pins, onesies, t-shirts, receiving blankets, wash cloth/towels, caps, baby outfits, pajamas, booties, baby soaps
Recreational items: stickers, bub-bles, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk, bal-loons, Frisbees, soccer items
Suitcases: large size, sturdy
Thanks to Jeanne Conover of
American Livestock Insurance for being a bulletin sponsor. See ad on back of bulletin.
Monthly Holy Hour for the Ladies of the Parish
We invite all ladies of the parish to our once-a-month Saturday morning holy hour. Since we no longer have Eucha-ristic Adoration available, we will pray before our Lord in the Tabernacle. We
will continue to pray a Rosary for an end to abortion, euthanasia, human trafficking, genocide, and all other forms of abuse and exploitation of people throughout the world. We also pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy in reparation for our sins and the sins of the world. We welcome you all to join us in this time of spiritual com-bat against the powers of darkness. It is a marvelous opportunity to grow closer to God and to build up His kingdom on earth. Our next holy hour is Saturday, March 2nd from 7:00 to 8:00 A.M. in the daily Mass chapel. Bring your rosaries, and we look forward to see-ing you there.
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If you are admitted to a hospital please remem-ber to inform the parish
office so that parish staff can attempt to visit you. When you are admitted to a hospital please be sure to be identified as a Catholic at the time of your ad-mission.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT A thought or two on stewardship in the Sunday readings
The prophet Jeremiah minces no words in today’s first reading: “Thus says the LORD: Cursed is the one who trusts in human beings … whose heart turns away from the LORD.” And the prophet’s “beatitude” re-sembles that of Jesus’ teaching in today’s Gospel read-ing when he proclaims: “Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD.” Good stew-ards understand that what the world values is not con-sistent with Gospel values. They realize that God has placed in their midst all the gifts, charisms, and re-sources needed to bring Christ to a world desperately in need of his loving presence. But to exercise good stewardship over God’s gifts takes a great deal of trust. How does our stewardship reflect our trust in the Lord? What did we do today to give others hope in Christ Jesus?
God brings us through difficult experiences and always leads us to life. Depend on the Holy Spirit to guide you on the path of life. (Luke 4:1-13). If you think God is calling you, call Fr. Thom Hennen, diocesan vocations director at 563-324-1911, or write: HennenT@ diodav.org.
Parish Scholarships Parish scholarship applications are available on the counter outside of Ann’s office. These are for graduat-ing high school seniors from Sacred Heart, and are available for college or trade school. Completed applications must be received by May 1. 2019.
Prayer Chain To have someone added to the Sacred Heart Prayer Chain, contact Marilyn Lamb at 275-0020 or Theresa Stewart by e-
mail: stewart4@iowatele com.net. If no one can be reached, you may call Margaret Dimon at 641-521-9819.
Lectio: Peter Episode 5: Peter and the Keys
Did Jesus Establish the Papacy?
What are the “keys of the kingdom” and why are they so important to understanding Peter and his successors’ role in the Church? Discover the Old Testament parallels and how Jesus restored and perfected both the kingdom and its offices in his Church.
“Eye opening! Great study on Peter and the keys to the King-dom.” — Bernadette P., Lantana, FL
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In The Catholic Messenger the week of February 14th:
This week’s Catholic Messenger goes to all households in the Diocese as part of the subscription drive.
A Night to Shine for Sheila and Bob Boyd. Cardinal Dolan combines humor, passion and faith in visit
to Davenport. New STREAM of thinking at St. Paul the Apostle school. It’s all in a name (and logo) at MercyOne. A thought-provoking World War I exhibit at St. Ambrose
University. Iowa Catholic Conference reports on latest action in the
Iowa Legislature. Women religious issue statement on abuse of sisters. Judge allows survey of church property for border wall. Immigrant advocates seek to end policy that keeps out asy-
lum-seekers. Vatican commemorates 90th anniversary of Lateran Pacts. Pope tells prison staff they must help inmates find hope. To ignore human trafficking is to be complicit in the crime,
pope says. Columns
Young mom invites couples to embrace NFP. Kathy Berken writes about spirituality for the wisdom years. Fr. Rolheiser: Ecumenism – the path forward. Carolyn Woo: Let people know they matter. Catholic Messenger editorial: Love never fails.
Thank you for your support. Please let us know of any stories or suggestions you’d like to share with The Catholic Messenger!
In Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings,
We return to the Lord: February 9th & 10th
Envelopes $ 2,851.00 Autoshare $ 2,335.00 Loose Offertory $ 280.00 Votive Candles $ 255.25 Sunday Coffee $ 51.00 Initial Offering $ 72.00 Catholic Messenger $ 763.00
February 17: Cheryl O’Roake Henry Allen February 18: Natalie McCormick February 20: Natalie Chandler Caleb Lawson February 21: Vincent Bauer Heather Hanson Hannah Dale February 22: Callahan Coffelt February 23: Tyler Doran Stephen Van Beek Clarissa Bloom Kasey Pelzer Clayton Comer
For Birthdays to be listed in the bulletin, you need to submit names and dates to Ann.
Happy Birthday
Pray for our Military Please pray for the safety of these military
personnel who have ties to members of our parish:
Zachary Geringer, Steve Kalkhoff,
Sean Healy, Joey Anderson, Tim Dodge, Tyler Daly,
Joshua Justus, James Hovar, Jake Bennett, Scott Anderson,
Caitlin Huggins McCay, Nicholas J. Huggins,
Payton Cox, Bill Kopsa, Philip Mead, Joshua Oberheu,
& Curtis Worthy
Troops Need T.L.C. Our troops need some tender loving care. Newton American Legion is having its 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, February 23, 2019. All our welcome to attend and enjoy some Chili or pick up an entry form at the Legion if you would like to participate. Proceeds of event will be purchased and Care Packages to be sent our troops of Jasper County. Please help us identify the names and addresses of military men and women who are on our prayer list for the military or others from Jasper County serving in Middle East- Iraq, Afghanistan and ? Give this in-formation to Wesley Justus, helping to coordinate this project at 515-971-7417 or by email....1stsgtwfjustus@gmail. com. Thank you for your support for this project!
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Gospel Activity Page — Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Coloring Page
Crossword Puzzle Across:
1. What we do when we are happy!
4. Another word for crying, “She was _____ as she was so sad.”
5. Jesus uses this work many times in this Gospel, “_____ are the poor.”
Down:
1. Today’s Gospel is from the Gospel according to _______. 2. When you do not have food you are __________. 3. Jesus often uses this word for heaven, “ The ________ of God.”
Solutions in next weekend’s bulletin.
BLESSED GOD
INSULT LAUGH
REJOICE SATISFIED
FALSE HUNGRY
KINGDOME PROPHETS
RICH WOE
EXCLUDE HEAVEN
JOY POOR
REWARD WEEPING
Word Search
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Why does the Church rightfully cele-
brate marriage, family, and religious
life but neglect the equally important
celibate single life? Perhaps if this vo-
cation got the respect and attention it
deserves, we’d have fewer people rushing
into bad relationships and weak marriages.
Our vocation in life is a gift from God to become a living response to God’s love. God invites people to holiness and service through marriage, the single life, the priesthood, the diaconate or the religious life. Lest the single life be overlooked, the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “We must also remember the great number of single persons who…are especially close to Je-sus’ heart and therefore deserve the special affec-tion and active solicitude of the Church, espe-cially of pastors” (CCC 1658). It adds that the doors of homes “and of the great family which is the Church must be open to all of them.” Like the gift of one’s vocation, celibacy also is a gift from God that’s offered back to the Church. Jesus himself chose celibacy, not be-cause he disapproved of marriage or family life, but for the sake of the kingdom. He was wedded to his mission in bringing about a universal fam-ily that follows God’s will. To be celibate, then—whether as a single person or in conse-crated life—isn’t upheld in and of itself, but for the reign of God. Whatever the vocation and however it’s lived out, “all cooperate in the building up of the Body of Christ” in a spirit of equality and dignity according “to each one’s own condition and function” (Canon 208).
—Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR
Copyright 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. In accordance with CIC 827. All Rights Reserved.
The Library’s Latest
Welcome to Sacred Heart Library’s column of reviews. These are just a few of the DVDs and CDs from the library’s Christmas collection ready for you to check out.
Around the Table
with the Catholic Foodie or a better title for Jeff Young’s book could be “Food Meets Faith in the Holy Land”. Jeff Young of New Orleans is the founder of The Catholic Foodie blog and podcast. He hosts a TV show and speaks about how faith can grow through cooking and sharing recipes and ideas on social media. In this book he explores the cuisine of the Holy Land. He shares his own family experiences of sharing and preparing meals together and the bond these creates. In his recipes he uses fresh seasonal ingredients. There is something for both the novice cook and the experi-enced culinary expert can try. As Chef John Besh writes, “This book is delicious culmination of Young’s exploration of his passions for both food and faith. I share his same enthusiasm for faith Holy Land and table and he bridges all three through ap-proachable recipes and insightful anecdotes.” If you are looking for some new creative ways to prepare healthy meals this is a good book for you. Persons who enjoy lamb will find some new recipes too. The Library is open after weekend Masses and Monday, & Friday mornings. Contact Kay Fisher at 792-2863.
World Marriage Day Mass World Marriage Day Mass will be held Sunday February 10, 2019 - 2:00pm at the Basilica in Dyersville. Whether newly married or married 100 years, all are welcome to celebrate love, faith and their commitment to the sacra-ment of holy matrimony. Reception with refreshments will follow in Xavier hall. Xavier Basilica Address: 104 3rd St SW, Dyersville, IA
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Ministry Schedule Ministers who have a scheduling conflict for the Ministry Schedule should contact Terry Townsend at 792-3637 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th. Lectors with a scheduling conflict should contact JoAnne Price at 641-792-7465 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th.
© 2018 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c. 827, permission to publish has been granted on September 1, 2016, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Re-served.
February 17, 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 17:5–8; 1 Cor 15:12, 16–20; Lk 6:17, 20–26
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus offers a rather radical call to holiness. Many of us have a hard time accepting that we are all called to such levels of morality. Yet, read to whom Jesus is speaking here. The Gospel says his audience is everyone: his apostles, his disciples, and a large number of other people from around the region. The Second Vatican Council offers a re-minder when it says, “Fortified by so many and such powerful means of salvation, all the faithful, whatever their condition or state, are called by the Lord, each in his own way, to that per-fect holiness whereby the Father himself is perfect” (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church [Lumen Gentium], 11). A key to progress in any personal area is keeping hun-gry, never being fully satisfied. The same goes for our faith and relationship with our Lord. If our goal is to be comfortable, to follow the path of least resistance, then mediocrity is our goal. Jesus is anything but mediocre. He proposes to us a high moral standard that isn’t reached by coasting. Our souls are hungry by design. They are never fully satisfied in this life because we desire the Infinite— we desire God. Luckily, our Lord not only proposes a high moral ideal
of holiness, but he also gives us his very Spirit so we can reach the heights he proposes. And so we can pray w i t h S t . A u g u s t i n e , “Give me what you command, and command what you will.”
—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC
Good News!
Domino’s Fundraiser Domino’s Pizza will donate $1 to our youth group for each weekly church bulletin they re-ceive with each order. Just give the bulletin to the driver when he drops off your pizza.
Solutions to last week’s Activity Page
Nick Still Field agent, STILL Agency
PO Box 322, Blairstown, IA 52209
Phone: (515) 630-9698
Email: [email protected]
Helping Brother Knights Protect Their Families Life Insurance—Disability Insurance—Long Term Care Insurance—Retirement Annuities—IRA’s—Roth IRA’s—Legacy Plans
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-
2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
Mark W. Allen, Financial Advisor
1402 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208
Bus. 1-641-792-2525 TF. 888-944-2525 Cell 641-417-8107
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For Your Convenience
Scot & Francine Farver
The Floor Store 792-2999
Carpet * Vinyl Ceramic * Wood
Window Treatments
Dan & Margaret Ellis 128 N. 2nd Ave E., Newton
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NEWTON
EYE
CLINIC, P.C. Daniel Hanisch, O.D.
Thomas Hayden, O.D. Optometry • Contact Lens
Treatment of Eye Diseases & Injury
Halo Salon
and Spa
901 1st Ave W. Newton, IA
792-0923
Rhonda Bauer, Stylist
100 N 4th Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208
641-792-7900 Eyecarecenterof newton.com
Chad E. Klein, O.D. Kristi K. Rhoads, O.D. Brandon J. Tish, O.D.
120 N. 2nd Ave W.
Jo Jenkins, Broker
641-521-0302
JoJenkins@
RealEstateConcepts.net
JoJenkinsHomes.com
Jeff Maki
792-5040 220 1st Ave W., Newton, IA
www.clemonmaki.com
Alex Modlin Darin Eide
Attorney Adam D. Otto
General Practice Including
Estate Planning
(641) 792-7000
RJ McCarey
(641) 275-9185
Hours:
Monday—Saturday
7 aM—8 PM
Sundays
7 AM—2 PM
106 W. Buchanan St., Baxter
641-227-3377
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Al & Jeanne Conover, Owners
1105 E. 12th St. S. Newton, IA
641-792-3018 Www.mccannvillage.com
Troy Layton
641-521-0508
Ad Space Available
Contact Ann in the Parish Office
792-2050
Ad Space Available
Contact Ann in the Parish Office
792-2050
Ad Space Available
Contact Ann in the Parish Office
792-2050
