Weekend Mass Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:30 am 10:00 am

Daily Mass Monday 7:00 am Tuesday 7:00 am Wednesday 7:00 am Friday 7:00 am Saturday 8:30 am

Communion Service Thursday 7:00 am

Confession Monday 7:30 am Tuesday 7:30 am Saturday 9:00 am and 4:30-5:15 pm

Adoration Friday 7:30am Exposition 8:30am Benediction

Baptism Please call the parish office to make arrangements for baptism at least 1 month in advance.

Matrimony Please call the parish office to make arrangements for marriage at least 6 months in advance.

Pastor Reverend Bruce Ludeke

Permanent Deacon Deacon Ken Funk

SACRED HEART CHURCH PRAY † TEACH † SERVE

2224 Avenue J, Sterling IL www.sacredheartparish.net Tel. 815-625-1134 Emergency 815-625-0631

June 23, 2019 The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ

Mission Statement We are a Eucharistic Community which recognizes and

values the dignity of each person by responding to the Gospel. We are called to

Pray, Teach and Serve.

Teach Pray Pray

Observances - Week of June 24th Monday 6/24 Nativity of St. John the Baptist Tuesday 6/25 Wednesday 6/26 Thursday 6/27 St. Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Friday 6/28 The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Saturday 6/29 Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles Sunday 6/30 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions

Mon. 6/24 7:00 am Living intentions of Justina Serafin & Family

Tues. 6/25 7:00 am Living intentions of Christina Sandin & Family

Wed. 6/26 7:00 am Living intentions of Celeste Serafin

Thurs. 6/27 7:00 am Communion Service Fri. 6/28 7:00 am † Marianne Sprungman Sat. 6/29 8:30 am † Angela Happ 5:30 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners Sun. 6/30 8:30 am † Craig Massey 10:00 am † Gary Hodge

Sanctuary Lamp All Souls in Purgatory

Baptized in Christ June 9, 2019

Kate Zolli

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - June 28th, 2019

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the feast day of the Most Sacred Heart this year is on June 28th. This general devotion arose first in Benedictine and Cistercian monasteries of that time, especially in response to the devotion of St. Gertrude the Great, but specific devotions became popularized when St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), a Visitation nun, had a personal revelation involving a series of visions of Christ as she prayed before the Blessed Sacrament. She wrote, "He disclosed to me the marvels of his Love and the inexplicable secrets of his Sacred Heart." Christ emphasized to her His love -- and His woundedness caused by Man's indifference to this love. He promised that, in response to those who consecrate themselves and make reparations to His Sacred Heart, that: He will give them all the graces necessary in their state

of life.

He will establish peace in their homes.

He will comfort them in all their afflictions.

He will be their secure refuge during life, and above all, in death.

He will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings.

Sinners will find in His Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.

Lukewarm souls shall become fervent.

Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.

He will bless every place in which an image of His Heart is exposed and honored.

He will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.

Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in His Heart.

In the excessive mercy of His Heart that His all-powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in His disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. His divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.

Serve

Going out of Town? Use Online Giving to catch up on offertory!

Go to sacredheartparish.net, scroll down and click on the Online Giving link - it’s quick and easy! Your support during times away from the parish helps to sustain us. Thank you!

Tithing 5% Tithe

Last week.................................($280) Dixon Prison Ministry This week........................................Let’s Feed Our Children Next week…...........................SHP Compassionate Ministry

Newman High School “Mary” Queen of Hearts Raffle

The NEW ESTIMATED Jackpot for Newman's "Mary" Queen of Hearts Raffle on 6/26 is $1650. All drawings will be at Nick’s Tap on Wednesday’s at 7:30 pm. Tickets available at Newman H.S. and Nick's Tap in Rock Falls.

Need to find a Mass Out of Town? Check out MassTimes.org to find churches and Mass times where ever you travel! The Mass Times for Travel app is available for iPhone at the App store and Android at Google Play. Download today!

Part-Time Secretary Job Opening at Sacred Heart We are looking to hire a part-time secretary that can work Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Pre-requisites to apply for this position include good computer, organizational, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will have at least an intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint. This person will also be able to multi-task and is detail-oriented. Prior church secretary experience is preferred, but we will train the right candidate. Position will begin in mid-summer. For more information or to apply, please contact Julie Massey at 815-625-1134 or jmassey@rockforddiocese.org.

Be the One Ministry

Kim Ramirez is the coordinator for our new Be The One Ministry at Sacred Heart. The mission of Be The One Ministry is to console Jesus, the Head of the Body, by consoling Jesus in the members of His Body through acts of comfort, love and compassion.

A box for the donation of items for those in the military is now in the narthex. There is a list of approved

items that we can send next to the box. Donations of these specific items will be much appreciated! We have started taking meals to those with serious illness or surgery. If you would like to be added to the list of volunteers, please contact Kim Ramirez at 815-631-3246 or kimmpc@yahoo.com. ALSO, if you know of someone that is a new mom, someone in active military service, or a family in need of meals due to a surgery or illness, please call Kim.

Diocesan Stewardship Appeal 2019 - 20

Goal: $36,300

Donated to date: $15,480

Compared to last year to date: $18,493

Thank you to the following donors who have recently given to the 2019-20 Diocesan Appeal:

Ms. Carlene Jenner

SILVER & GOLD ANNIVERSARY MASS

Couples celebrating the milestone wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, and 65 or more years of marriage in 2019 are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Malloy at St. Mary Parish in Huntley, IL on Sunday, August 18th at 2:30 PM. A cake and punch reception will immediately follow. The Life & Family Evangelization Office welcomes your registration by phone (815) 399-4300 or online at www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary by August 5th. Commemorative certificates to mark this special occasion will be available for those who pre-register for this event.

Banns of Matrimony III

We are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of:

Elizabeth Blackburn &

Dayton Bell

June 29, 2019

St. Mary’s School Pre-K3 and Kindergarten Openings St. Mary’s School in Sterling still has Pre K-3 and Kindergarten openings for the 2019-20 school year. Students will receive religious instruction, small class size, individual attention and a safe environment! Please contact St. Mary’s School at 815-625-2253 to register your child.

Ministry of Care

Communion to the Hospital Mon. 6/24...…………………..……..................Susanna Riley Wed. 6/26……...…………….............................Jan Hammes Fri. 6/28………………...…………....Mary Ann Rauenbuehler

Communion to the Homebound Sun. 6/30…..…………….................................Dick Baumann

Communion to Morningside Sun. 6/30.........................................................Greg Nickrent

Communion to Parkway Center Sun. 6/30………..……….…..……...............Colleen Petrosky

Weekly Event Calendar of the Parish

Monday 6/24 8:00 am Stephen Ministry Mtg. Tuesday 6/25 Wednesday 6/26 Thursday 6/27 Friday 6/28 5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal Saturday 6/29 2:30 pm Blackburn/Bell Wedding Sunday 6/30 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office

Hours…...............Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (June-Aug: Friday - 9:00-12:00pm) Phone …………...……………………… 815-625-1134 Fax………………...………………………815-625-1138 Rectory, Emergency Only ….………..…815-625-0631

Parish Staff

Pastor Rev. Bruce Ludeke……….…………….…….....ext. 3 Email…………………….…sheartpastor@gmail.com Permanent Deacon Ken Funk…………………………..….................ext. 5 Email……………..…..sheartdeaconken@gmail.com Director of Music & Liturgy and Parish Secretary Karen Nestor.....………………………….….......ext. 0 Email……………….………. sheartoffice@gmail.com Email………………...sheartmusicliturgy@gmail.com Business Manager Julie Massey….………………….………..…......ext. 2 Email……....…..…….jmassey@rockforddiocese.org Coordinator of Religious Education Melinda Hutchison………….…………..…….….ext. 4 Email………………….sheartreligioused@gmail.com Coordinator of Evangelization Susanna Riley….…...………...…..…...815-441-8170 Email………………….….evangelizeshp@gmail.com Respect Life Coordinator Email……………….……..........shprolife@gmail.com Coordinator of RCIA Gonzalo Reyes Email……….……….……….sheartRCIA@gmail.com Prayer Chain for Special Intentions Call………..……………….…………….815-625-1134 Email…...……………..…...sheartoffice@gmail.com

Schedule of Ministers Saturday, June 29th & Sunday, June 30th

Servers 5:30 pm Reese & Carver G. 8:30 am Rebecca & Patrick R. 10:00 am Dylan P. & Natalie E. Lectors 5:30 pm Mike Fritz 8:30 am Susanna Riley & Sid Kirkland 10:00 am Peg Hoffmiller & Dylan Garland Extraordinary Ministers 5:30 pm Paige Fritz, Carol & Gonzalo Reyes, & Karen

Sunday 8:30 am Margaret Nickrent, Darryl Elgin, Beth Hollaway & 2 Volunteer EME’s 10:00 am Meg Penaflor, Rebecca Garland, Nate Ahlers &

Mary Papoccia Ministers of Hospitality 5:30 pm Jim Hegner & Walter Asbury 8:30 am Greg Nickrent & Andrew Olson 10:00 am Mike Eddinger & Mike Papoccia Sacristans 5:30 pm Barb & Jim Westra 8:30 am Carl & Mary Ann Rauenbuehler 10:00 am Sarah DiIorio

Weekly Collection

Your Gift to God last weekend was:

Amount Required Weekly $5,836.54

Envelope & Loose Collection $4,589.00

Online Giving $1,035.00

Weekly Total (6/16/2019) $5,624.00

YTD Required $297,663.54

YTD Collected (Week 51) $301,290.64

Total Envelope Holders 481

Envelopes Used 110

% Contributed 22%

Ministry Formation is a 2 year program through the Diocese of Rockford for any adult Catholics who desire a deeper relationship with God and His community, to explore Catholic teaching, and to develop compassionate leadership skills in diverse areas of ministry.

Classes are held in Aurora, McHenry, Rockford, and Stockton! We are also pleased to announce our new family friendly class schedule! You will meet about twice a month: weekday meetings 7pm-9pm and Saturday meetings 9am-12:30pm. Orientation Day is August 24th! Please register by August 15th at: www.ceorockford.org under Adult

Faith Formation. For questions and details please call Kristina at 815-399-4300 or e-mail kriedelsperger@rockforddiocese.org

EDGE Middle School Youth Group

Calling all middle school youth! Don’t miss the next session! The next EDGE session will be our Jump To It Day on Wednesday, July 17th, 2019. Look for more information on this event coming soon! Contact Susanna Riley for more information.

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