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

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time

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.

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Blessed are the poor in spirit.

MASS SCHEDULE January 30-February 5, 2017

Mon. Jan. 30

7:00 p.m.

+Mary Koller req by: Bob & Rosanne Chesney

Tues. Jan. 31 St. John Bosco

9:00 a.m.

+Richard Weise req by: Barb Vyhnal & Family

Thurs. Feb. 2 The Presentation of the Lord

7:00 p.m.

+Trevor Schlorff req by: Tom & Rita Wolfe

Intention of the CWL

Fri. Feb. 3

9:00 a.m. Blessing of the Throats

+Don Dunn req by: Jane & Jim Hardwick

+Gerry Hesch req by: Diane Cafik

+Jim Cronin req by: Helen Waechter

+Don Niesen req by: Phyllis Nesbitt & Family

+Tom Weber req by: Phyllis Nesbitt & Family

+Willard Poechman req by: Francis & Eugenia Zettler

+Bill Sewers req by: Paul & Marg Weber

+Bill Oehring req by: Rita Gilbert

10:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration

Sat. Feb. 4

5:00 p.m.

+Len Kunkel req by: Barb & Family

Sun. Feb. 5 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m.

+Gerry Hesch req by: Steve & Betty Diebold

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, Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2017 we pray for :

Jan. 30….Rev. Thomas Vermiglio, M.C.C.J.

Jan. 31….Rev. Francisco Cruz

Feb. 1…..Society of the Catholic Apostolate

Feb. 2…..Rev. Gabriel Mosais Catarino

Feb. 3…..Rev. Jose Moreira

Feb. 4…..Rev. Octavio Cidadao

In Deepest Sympathy

Please pray for the repose of the

souls and families of:

Roy O’Hagan & Marilyn Cassidy

May God grant them eternal rest.

Social Sunday - Sun, February 5th following the 9 am Mass.

Come join in some fellowship with refreshments.

Please Be Extra Careful! Now that that winter weather is here we ask that you PLEASE be

careful on the steps and coming and going from the Church and

parking lot. It may be snowy and icy underneath. Thank you!

Fourth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

“Blessed are you when people

revile you and persecute you and

utter all kinds of evil against you

falsely on my account. Rejoice

and be glad, for your reward is

great in heaven..." Do not be

discouraged by jeers when

considering being a priest,

deacon, brother or sister.

If God is calling you, contact

Fr. Michael King, Director of

Vocations and Priestly

Formation, Diocese of Hamilton

at 905-528-7988

Please remember if

donating to the

Building Fund

mark it on the

OUTSIDE of your envelope.

Thank You.

Income Tax Receipts For 2016 are available after Mass at the back of the Church.

World Day for Consecrated Life - Feb. 2nd

May the World Day of Consecrated Life be a

timely occasion to rediscover the centrality of

Jesus in our lives. Pope Francis

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

sick members of our community, especially,

Skip Eckensweiler, Ray Spitzig, The Pierik

Family, Paul Weber, Harold Dentinger, Joan Miller, Clara Ruetz, Lloyd Gutscher,

Ron Chesney, Tony Wagner, Fr. David Weise, Ray Giesler, 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:

Just a reminder that

January is Membership Month. Membership Fee is $20.00.

General Meeting: Thurs. Feb. 2nd at 7:30 pm.

in the Church Hall.

Milk Bag Mat Makers:

Please join the Mat Makers for their work session on

Mon. Feb. 6th at 125 Hinks St. from 1 - 3 pm.

Learn how to cut or crochet. Join the fun!

New members are welcome!

Retreat for Men (February 2017) Our Lord occasionally went away with his disciples from

the busyness of life to pray and reflect. The saints

recommend this practice for all who are serious about

developing a life of faith. St Peter and the Missions in

Durham is hosting it’s second Men’s Retreat at

the Deemerton Retreat Centre (outside of Mildmay),

which is open to all men of the area. The retreat will

begin Friday, February 10 in the evening and finish on

Sunday, February 12 in the afternoon. The weekend

will be led by Father Jeff Oehring with preached

meditations, Holy Mass, Rosary, and other devotions in a

spirit of silence. All meals will be provided along with

individual rooms. The price is $200 per person and

rooms are limited. For more information contact:

519-986-2192 or

stpeterandmissionsdurham@hamiltondiocese.com

Parish Social Justice Meeting

Mon. Feb. 13th

following Mass at 7:40 p.m. in the

downstairs Rectory Meeting Room.

DIOCESAN WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY MASS

Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th,

or 60+ Wedding Anniversary in the year 2016?

If you are, you are cordially invited to join

couples from across the Diocese of

Hamilton for a Wedding Anniversary Mass on

Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 1:30 pm. at the

Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King

Please refer to the poster on the bulletin board

outside of the Sacristy of the church for

information on how to register for the

Celebration.

7 Keys To Life:

1. GOD first.

2. Love one another.

3. Never hate.

4. Give generously.

5. Live Simply.

6. Forgive quickly.

7. Be kind always.

With GOD, all things are possible. Matthew 19.26

Hi Friends,

Grace and peace be with you all! It has been a privilege

serving you in the Lord. As we give thanks to God for

the New Year 2017, I wish to suggest four (4) things for

our consideration. The first is that, we continue to work

hard in making Sacred Heart Parish a welcoming

community for everyone – a home away from home;

secondly, make our parish a place to openly and sincerely

explore our faith, and journey together in hope and

love, knowing that no one has all the answers to our faith

and life but Christ alone. The third is to deepen our

connection/relationship with God and our fellow

parishioners. Lastly, I humbly ask that we all be

missionary-disciples, striving to serve one another and

our community after the example of Jesus Christ our

Lord who came not to be served but to serve.

There would be opportunities created throughout the year

for us to engage all the above, I pray that you could use

them to have a fulfilling faith experience at Sacred Heart

Parish. I humbly ask you to try and check our Monthly

Event Calendar and do take active par t in our

programs as possible. Please pray for Fr. Dave and me as

we shall do same for you. We love you all, but God

loves you more.

Your servant in Christ,

Fr. Andrew.

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 at Sacred Heart Parish, Walkerton Rectory

Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome!

~“Have a Heart for Bart!” Valentine Musical

Variety Program and Valentine Tea. Sat. Feb. 4th at

2 pm. at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Tickets $15

For tickets call Trinity Church at 519-881-0010

~Cargill/Chepstow K of C Annual Chili Dinner,

Sun. Feb. 5th at Chepstow Lion’s Community

Centre. Serving from 4:30 –6:30 pm. Tickets at the

door. Adults $10 Youth 7-12 $5. All proceeds to

benefit Parish Community.

~Hanover, K of C Valentines Dinner & Dance

Sat., Feb. 11th, Social 5:30pm, Roast Beef Dinner :

6:30, Dancing 8 - midnight to live music by Revised

Country Way at the Hanover Columbus Centre.

Tickets $22.50 ea. available from Holy Family Parish

Office 364-1973.

~Senior Card Party at the Walker ton library,

Mon. Feb. 20th @ 7:30 pm. Lunch & Pr izes.

Everyone Welcome!

~Optimistic View –LIVE! March 5th @ 1:30 pm.

at the Victoria Jubilee Hall. Where FASHION,

TRAVEL, HEALTH AND HOME MEET!

Featuring NEW Host - Ryan Craig.

Fundraising proceeds supporting local families dealing

with childhood cancer and other childhood illnesses.

Tickets are $30 and available from Val at the Parish

Office. January Special 5 tickets for $100.00

Thank you for your generosity! January 22, 2017

Regular Sunday……………………...………….$2,683.25

Building Fund…………………….…….…….…..$404.75

Initial………………………………………..……...$25.00

New Year’s Day…………………………….……..$30.00

Mark your Calendars: K of C Breakfast

"Bring Your Valentine Breakfast"

Sun., Feb. 12th from 10 am –1 pm. Full

buffet breakfast and everyone is welcome!

Sacred Heart Parish, Walkerton,

Monthly Youth Mass Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017

Time: 11:00 Music: Youth Choir

Venue: Sacred Hear t Par ish, Walker ton

Refreshments & Snacks: 12:00 noon

Presider: Fr . Andrew Quarshie

Don’t miss it! All are welcome.

Important Development and Peace

Share Lent Spring Workshop

at Sacred Heart Church Hall, 221 Victoria St. Walkerton,

Mon. Jan. 30 at 7:30 pm.

Come to learn about this year`s Social Justice

initiatives for your Parish.

Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouvaille is a program

for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned,

frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience

coldness. Others experience conflict in their

relationship. Most don’t know how to change the

situation or even communicate with their spouse about

it. Retrouvaille can help. For confidential information

about, or to register for the program beginning with a

weekend March 24, 2017, please call 905-664-5212

Marriage Tip

The gift of self promised during our wedding vows is

essential to put into action during moments of struggle.

When a spouse’s actions cause anger, sadness or

disappointment, we must try to look past the action or

words and see the person you love. Instead of

responding negatively in the moment, try to understand

what has caused this situation and propose a resolution

that will work for both of you and for your relationship.

In our most vulnerable moments we have a chance to

show our greatest love by responding as we should, as

opposed to how we feel.

Parenting Tip

Spending quality time together will pay great dividends

to all involved, especially our children. Time together

allows for positive interaction, the ability to learn about

each other and the chance to build strong bonds and

memories. A great starting point is a shared family meal,

but reading together, playing a board game, or working

on a puzzle together are but a few of the many ways we

can build connections. The result will be higher self-

esteem for children, a greater cohesiveness in the family

unit and the desire for more time as a family. Try it, you

won’t regret it!

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

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……………………..Parish Office 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…………………………………….Mike Weber 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. Wojciech Kuzma 905-528-1088 or email: wkuzma@hamiltondiocese.com

CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mother Teresa School………...……(519) 881-1852 CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL Sacred Heart High School………... (519) 881-1900 SHHS Student Representative…….Tony Elliott

Sacred Heart Parish Catholic Christian Community

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time