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Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of

The Sacred Heart Community is EXCITED to invite you to participate in the

Parish Mission February 29, March 1 & March 2. Each evening promises to be

inspirational, entertaining and faith-filled!

What is a Parish Mission? Simply put a Parish Mission is a focused time for the Sacred Heart community to come

together and engage in our Catholic faith.

Who should attend the Parish Mission? It is a multi-generational event with a message that is applicable to

children, teens, singles, married couples, widowed, grandparents, etc. No need to sign up in advance – just show up!

Can‘t make it all three nights? That‘s ok, come when you can!

Who is the speaker? This year we are very fortunate to have Mike Patin leading the Parish Mission. Mike uses a

blend of humor and substance in his high-energy presentations. His goal is to help people reflect – to look at our lives

and choices through the eyes of faith in Jesus. He enjoys helping others remember that faith is very much

connected to everyday life and he strives to help people recommit to a living, practical, vibrant faith in God.

What is the Theme or Topic? This year‘s theme is ―B-EING with Jesus in Lent‖. In this sacred season of Lent we

find symbols throughout the events of Holy Week that serve as reminders for everyday living and holiness.

Monday – ―Burros‖ (symbol -donkey of Palm Sunday) No matter how much we believe we may be unqualified, we are called to carry Jesus to others. To whom does Jesus need us to carry Him? Where are we called to share our faith in ordinary, unglamorous ways?

Tuesday – ―Bread & Basins‖ (symbol -washing feet on Holy Thursday) – The guest of honor becomes a servant. Whom does Jesus call us to serve?

Wednesday – ―Bricks and Bouquets‖ (symbol – stones on Good Friday) – Where am I stumbling, falling, failing? What sacrifices am I called to make? Do I trust that the Crucified Christ is also the RISEN Christ? What does Jesus need to bring new life out of the tomb in MY life?

What is the schedule of events? Monday, Feb. 29

―Learn to Pray the Rosary‖ at 6:30 pm in the church

Prayer service and presentation at 7:00 pm

Reception in the Parish Center following the talk

Tuesday, March 1

Adoration 8:30 am-7:00 pm in the church

Reconciliation 5:30-6:30 pm



Wednesday, March 2

Meet & Greet and Muffins with Mike following 8:00 am Mass



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SACRED HEART PASTORAL STAFF

Pastoral staff members are available to help parishioners when they are celebrating the good times or hurting during times of crisis. Consider

contacting the following pastoral staff members to help you through a difficult time.

FR. CHRIS HARTSHORN, PASTOR

[email protected] 225-6414, ext. 310

FR. LUIS MEJIA, PAROCHIAL VICAR

[email protected] 225-6414, ext. 313

SACRED HEART PARISH STAFF

Rev. Mr. Ron Myers, Deacon 226-8466

Rev. Mr. Randy Horn, Deacon 224-1113

Nancy Carlson, RN, Parish Nurse [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 315 \

Sheila Hancock, Director of Music/Worship & Wedding Coordinator [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 318

Casey Conner, RCIA Director [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 309

Deanna Lane, Youth Ministry Director [email protected] 225-0546

Rosario Manzano, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 304

Loralee Chase, Family Ministry [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 309

Kayla Richer, Children‘s Faith Formation Director [email protected] 225-6414, Ext. 319

SACRED HEART SCHOOL STAFF

Jane Kinney, Principal [email protected] 223-1284, Ext. 142

Mary Jo Kever, Vice Principal [email protected] 223-1284, Ext. 140

WELCOME

Welcome to all our visitors, newcomers and parishioners!!

If you are new to our faith community and are interested in becoming a member of

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, please stop by the Parish Office or call 225-6414,

for a New Member Packet. We have programs and activities available for everyone.

We offer RCIA for adults who wish to become Catholic. The names of the pastoral

staff members, committee members and ministry chairperson, and their phone

numbers are listed on this page.

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Sacred Heart Parish is to be the spiritual focal point for the Catholic Christian community in our portion of the Diocese of Des

Moines. This community:

Believes and proclaims that Jesus Christ is Lord;

Calls its people to experience and put into practice the love of Jesus Christ;

Draws its people into the social and spiritual life of the parish so that each has a sense of belonging;

Seeks to help its members take on the "mind of Christ" through prayer, study and worship;

Uses and returns the gifts and talents God has given; Is itself a sign calling its members to hear and respond in ministry to the spiritual and

temporal needs of people within the parish and beyond.

VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.sacredheartwdm.org WEBMASTER: [email protected]

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday ......................................................... 4:00 pm Sunday .......8:00, 9:30, 11:15 am; 1pm Spanish Mass Daily Mass ............ Monday through Friday 8:00 am SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday ..................................... 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Parish Office ...... Phone: 225-6414 Fax: 225-0286 School ........................................................... 223-1284

Children‘s Faith Formation ........................ 225-6414 Youth Ministry ........................................... 225-0546 Sunday Faith Formation Preschool ........... 225-6414 Parish Center Scheduling ........................... 225-6414

Weekday Preschool ..................................... 226-2146 Sacred Heart Plus ...................................... 226-9662 www.sacredheartwdm.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Registered and participating members of the Parish, contact the Parish Office to register for required Baptism Classes. Parents are asked to call before the birth of their child.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Registered and participating members of the Parish, contact the Parish Office six months, or more, in advance. Preparation classes are required. NEWCOMERS

Please register by phone, or in person, at the Parish Office

between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. For address changes, or if leaving the parish, please call the Parish Office at 225-6414. COMMITTEE & MINISTRY CHAIRPERSONS

Art & Environment ....................Pam Douglas, 224-0032 Board of Religious/Academic Education .............................. Chris Wilson, 480-5472

Tara Nelson, 991-4432 Children‘s Liturgy of the Word Coordinator …………………… Mary Zug, 225-6414 SCRIP .................................. Barb Horvath, 327-9489

Angela Lawler, 225-6604 Knights of Columbus ...................... Bill Wieland, 321-7980 Prayer Line ................. Wynanda Ferguson, 225-7200

[email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul .................. Rita Dette, 223-6095 Teresa Kordick, 224-9274 Women‘s Guild ......................... Barb Baker, 339-1561 Pastoral Council .................... Dave Shinkle, 244-6821

BULLETIN DEADLINES: log onto our web site for

information about deadlines and submission guidelines.

HEALTH, HEALING & WHOLENESS - PARISH NURSING

If I can be of assistance to you or a loved one on any faith and/or health concerns, please contact me. I have many resources to share with you.

~Nancy Carlson, RN

[email protected]


I don‘t do big things. I do small things with big love. ~ Mother Teresa

PARKINSON‘S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP: Wednesday, March 2, 2016, 1:30-3:30 pm at the Ruan Neurology Clinic at Mercy

Medical Center Des Moines, 1111 6th Ave., Entrance on 3rd St.-Free Valet Parking Available, East Tower, Level A, Auditorium &

Conference Room #1. For more information, please contact Valerie at 515-358-0002.

1:30-2:00PM-Individuals living with PD will meet with the Mercy PT for 30 minutes of Purposeful Movement to improve

alertness while Care partners meet with Valerie Stickel-Diehl, RN. 2:00-3:00 PM-A very special guest speaker, Cherian Abraham Karunapuzha, MD, co-director of the Parkinson‘s Disease &

Movement Disorders Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. You may recall meeting with Dr. Karunapuzha in the past. We all learned a lot of valuable information about living well with PD.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR: Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 to Noon at Des Moines University Student Education Center. Where individuals of all abilities come together to build community and engage in their health and wellness.

- Free Health Screenings - Food & Door Prizes

- Family Friendly Activities - Demonstrations & Exhibits - Connections Matter presentations at 9:30 and 10:00 AM - Bicycle Safety and Maintenance workshops - Music & More!

Des Moines University is located at 3200 Grand Avenue in Des Moines. Learn more at www.easterseals.com/ia/events or call 515-

309-1300.

ADORATION DURING LENT Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be every Tuesday during lent. Reconciliation will be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

During Holy week, Adoration will be on Good Friday. The Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will occur after 8:00 am Mass &

reposition will be at 7:00 pm. Our next opportunity for Adoration will be Tuesday, April 1st. You are welcome to stop in

anytime from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please use the North Church Doors - the other doors will be locked. In the event of a

funeral, Adoration will be suspended for the duration of the funeral and will resume after the funeral for the remainder of

the day. For more information, visit the Sacred Heart website under ―worship‖.

Sunday, February 28:

Parish Mission speaker to introduce himself at all Masses

Monday, February 29:

‖Get in the Rosary Habit‖ and parish rosary at 6:30 pm

Parish Mission at 7 pm, with reception immediately following

Tuesday, March 1:

Daily Mass at 8 am

Adoration from 8:30 to 7 pm

Reconciliation from 5:30-6:30 pm


Wednesday, March 2:

Daily Mass at 8 am


Thursday, March 3:

Daily Mass at 8 am

Friday, March 4:

Daily Mass at 8 am.

Stations of the Cross at 12:40 and 5:30 pm

Fish Fry in the school gym from 5:30-7 pm

Saturday, March 5

Reconciliation from 2:30-3:30 pm

Mass at 4 pm

PARISH EVENTS SCHEDULED THIS 3RD WEEK OF LENT

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families of the following …

Parishioner Jim Brucker

Josephine Melendez Mother of parishioner Rita Luther

Paul Stoppels

Father of parishioner Debbe Meyer

Parishioner Germaine "Gerry" Julich

Mother of parishioner, Joan Julich Kiernan

Grandmother of parishioner, Courtney Julich

Great-Grandmother of parishioner, Samantha Julich

Cesar Gomez

Father of parishioner Carmen Gomez

...God grant them eternal rest

http://www.easterseals.com/ia/events

YOUTH MINISTRY “SMASH”


CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION “CFF”

Kayla Richer, Director

[email protected] Debbie Chalik, Coordinator

[email protected]

Marcia Schaul, Office Associate

[email protected]

Student Ministry at Sacred Heart offers spiritual, service and social opportunities to teens in grades 9-12. Contact Deanna Lane, Director of Youth Ministry, for more i n f o rm a t i o n a t 2 25 -0546 o r [email protected].

RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

BECOMING CATHOLIC…WHAT ARE THE RCIA SCRUTINIES? On

the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent we will celebrate the RCIA

scrutinies for the elect of our parish (those who are preparing for

baptism at the Easter Vigil). The scrutinies ―are rites for self-searching

and repentance and have above all a spiritual purpose. The scrutinies are

meant to uncover, then heal all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the

hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is upright,

strong, and good. For the scrutinies are celebrated in order to deliver

the elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against

temptation, and to give them strength in Christ, who is the way, the

truth, and the life. These rites, therefore, should complete the

conversion of the elect and deepen their resolve to hold fast to Christ

and to carry out their decision to love God above all.‖ (RCIA, n. 141)

The scrutinies begin after the homily, when the elect and their

godparents come forward and the elect are invited to kneel or bow in

prayerful silence as a sign of their inner spirit of repentance. This is

followed by intercessions for the elect. Afterward, the rite continues

with an exorcism. The exorcism is a set of prayers asking Christ to free

the elect from the effects of sin. They receive new strength in the

midst of their spiritual journey as they open their hearts to receive the

gifts of the Savior. Finally, the elect are dismissed as normal to reflect

more deeply upon the word of God which was proclaimed at Mass. The

Mass then continues with the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Please continue to hold our elect and candidates in prayer as they

journey toward the Easter sacraments. If you would like to know more

about becoming Catholic, please contact Casey Conner at

[email protected] or 515-225-6414 ext. 309.

GOOD FRIDAY PASSION PLAY: Calling all actors, readers and

singers/musicians! Each year the high school teens do a dramatic

interpretation of the Lord‘s Passion on Good Friday during the 7:00

pm service (March 25). This is a very powerful faith experience for

the parish and YOU could be a part of it. The rehearsals will be held

in the church on the following dates:

Sun., March 6, 6:00 (actors/readers) -7:00 (singers/

musicians)

Wed., March 9, 7:00 (actors/readers only)

Sun., March 20, 6:30 (singers/musicians only)

Wed., March 23, 6:30 (Dress Rehearsal for ALL – actors,

readers, music)

If you‘d like to be involved contact Deanna

([email protected] or 225-0546)

CLASS OF 2016 – SENIOR RECOGNITION MASS

& BRUNCH: Save the date! All high school seniors and their

families are invited to join us for 9:30 Mass followed by brunch in

the parish center on Sunday, April 24. Seniors will receive a

special blessing at the end of Mass. There will also be a photo display

of senior pictures in the gathering space. Even if you can‘t attend

the Mass, we‘d love to include your photo in the display which will

remain up through May. Wallet sized photos may be dropped off or

mailed to the church office (1627 Grand Ave., WDM, 50265) Be sure

to put your name on the back. Look for your formal invitation in the

mail after spring break.

LENTEN FISH FRY FRIDAYS

Join us for all-you-can-eat hand-

battered fried fish, lemon-pepper

baked fish, cheese pizza, various

sides and a drink each Friday in

Lent (Feb. 12, 19, 26 March 4, 11,

18) . NEW THIS YEAR –

FEATURING FISH TACOS!

Time: Serving from 5:30-7:00 pm

Cost: $8 ages 11 and up, $5 ages 3-10, under 3 FREE, $35 family

maximum. Tickets at the door.

Location: Sacred Heart School gym

Homemade desserts for sale. ―Kid‘s Corner‖ activities (coloring,

games, temporary tattoos) All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart youth

programs. Contact Deanna Lane [email protected] or

225-0546 with questions.

Members from the social justice team will be offering Rice Bowl food

samples highlighting a different country each week for you to enjoy

while you wait.

Feb 28 PS

29 Parish Mission

Mar 1-2 Parish Mission

2 No CFF, 6:30 Confirmation Prep Class

5 9 am First Eucharist Retreat

6 Final PS

9 CFF

11-18 Spring Break

23 No CFF

30 CFF

*CLW = Children‘s Liturgy of the Word *CFF = Children‘s Faith Formation *SHS = Sacred Heart School

*PS = Preschool

Be ye fishers of men—you catch ‗em and He‘ll clean ‗em!

mailto:[email protected]





FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

SATURDAY/S

UNDAY, Marc

h 5

/6

Readings for the Week of February 28: Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/ Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-9/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20/ Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6-11, 14, 17/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-21/Lk 18:9-14 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-6/Eph 5:8-14/

Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38

WHAT YOU WILL SEE IN THE SANCTUARY

DURING LENT ….. Pieces that will form a quilt which will be on display on Palm Sunday

and Holy Thursday, will begin to appear in the front of the ambo. The

five countries that we are focusing on during our CRS Rice Bowl

Project will be depicted in these quilt squares.

Words from our Director of Art & Environment, Pam Douglas: ―The

quilt includes two symbols representing two ways of remembering the

poor. I chose the rice bowl symbol from the CRS box to represent

our hopes for everyone in their different situations to receive their

portion and cup. The next symbol used is the biblical block entitled

‗Children of Israel‘ symbolizing God‘s people while in exile and slavery.

This symbol fit for me because the people CRS are trying to help are

struggling with the many ways they are suffering or lacking in what

they need. The work CRS does is trying to help them break out of

their suffering and to help them find better ways to live. It is

through reading the Psalms that we are reminded that through

patience and trust in God we will see this happen. I found a prayer

that resonated with me and my understanding of what CRS hopes to

do for the poor:

Christ, who showed great compassion to the poor,

Give us compassion toward those in poverty.

Your wish is for all of your children to live with dignity,

with adequate food, shelter, health care and education.

Help us to take up your work as a community of faith

and guide us as we seek just solutions to the poverty in

our midst. Amen.‖

4:00 PM

Servers: Zachary Smith, Jennifer Sweeney, Jake Joerger

Lectors: Tom Pflanz, Jim Holman, Brian Sweeney

8:00 AM

Servers: Maya Freking, Marie Porto, Grace Nevermann Lectors: Mike McColley, Mary Brackett, Bob Douglas

9:30 AM

Servers: Stephen Cahalan, Andrew Lentsch, John Cahalan Lectors: Gabriel Cahalan, Greg Madden, Joan Miller

11:15 AM

Servers: Anya Koenigsfeld, Cataline Samaniego, Neal Stoll Lectors: Susan Pinneke, Katera Nowasell, Tom Hunter

Sat. Feb 27 4:00 pm Max & Jeff Bell

Sun. Feb 28 8:00 am Eddie & Laura Murillo 9:30 am Mary Burns 11:15 am Alice Dillon 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

Mon. Feb 29 8:00 am Mark Mulvihil

Tues. Mar 1 8:00 am Special Intention

Wed. Mar 2 8:00 am Special Intention

Thurs. Mar 3 8:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving

Fri. Mar 4 8:00 am JacK Cobb 9:00 am Raphael & Mary Faber

Sat. Mar 5 4:00 pm Dick Lowder

Sun. Mar 6 8:00 am Special Intention 9:30 am Mary Burns 11:15 am Mass of Thanksgiving 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

“KNIGHT’S CORNER” KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #9632

NEWS

The knights are sponsoring a blood drive in the Sacred Heart parish

center next month on Thursday, March 10. Sign-ups for helping with

the drive and scheduling a donation time will be out shortly. Please

save the date.

The combined women‘s guild and knights St. Patrick‘s Day dinner and

party is next month on Monday, March 21, in the parish center. Please

save the date on your social calendar. Invitations will be going out

early next month.

The 4th annual Iowa Catholic Men‘s Conference is next Saturday,

March 5, 2016, at St. Francis of Assisi. Make the time to attend this

all day (8-5) retreat during this Lenten season. More information and

registration can be found at the conference‘s website, Iowacatholic

mensconference.com.

CALENDAR March

March 5, Saturday: Iowa Catholic Men‘s Conference/Retreat at St.

Francis in W. Des Moines

March 10, Thursday: SH Blood Drive

March 13, Sunday: Pancake Breakfast 8:30-11:00AM with Rice Bowl as

beneficiary March 21, Monday evening: St. Patrick‘s Day guild and

knights party in the parish center

www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org


FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

WOMEN’S GUILD

Find the Women‘s Guild page on the website under ―organizations‖

Coffee and Donuts – The Women‘s Guild will host another coffee and

donuts on March 6 after 8am and 9:30am masses in the parish center !

All are welcome - please join us !

St Patrick‘s Day dinner and party – March 21. Save the Date.

Invitations and details will be going out soon.

We are planning another Bake Sale ! April 10th after Masses. More

details soon.

GIFT—GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER

ADULT FAITH FORMATION TEAM

GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH The week of March 6, 2015 has been identified as Girl Scouts Week.

One of the ways to celebrate is by demonstrating the first part of the

Girl Scout Promise - Duty to God. The Girl Scouts will be helping during

the 9:30 a.m. mass. All Sacred Heart Troops are welcome to participate!

And what better way to celebrate Girls Scouts than with Girl Scout

Cookies! The Girl Scouts of Sacred Heart School will be selling all your

favorite Girl Scout Cookies after masses the weekend of March 5-6.

They are $4.00 per box, and cash or check are accepted.

MAGNA 24 – MEN‘S GROUP STARTING IN APRIL

Magna 24: Magna=great, with excellence 24=2nd and 4th week of

each month

The Sacred Heart Men's Group will meet the 2nd and 4th Monday of

the month from 7-8pm in the library. This group of men, striving for

excellence in faith, will use the Magnifcat which is a Catholic

publication that contains daily readings and reflections. The

Magnificat is loaded with mediations, Saint‘s stories and Catholic

articles which leads to many varied discussions and Catholic

enrichment. Membership to the group is $35 which includes a year-

long subscription to the Magnificat.

BYOB (bring your own beverage) and be strengthened in your faith

journey.

MAGNA style (with Greatness). First meeting is April 11.

Contact Loralee Chase to get signed up TODAY!

[email protected] or call 225-6414 ext 309.

CASSEROLES FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE

CENTER ―FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD‖ — Matthew 25:35 The Sacred Heart Women‘s Guild is coordinating efforts to provide 20

casseroles each month to the Family Violence Center here in Des

Moines. YOU CAN HELP—PLEASE MAKE A CASSEROLE! Each

casserole should be in an 8 X 8 aluminum container, frozen, and labeled

with the recipe, and thawing/cooking instructions taped to the outside.

Casseroles may be put in the Parish Center freezer when you come to

Mass on March 5/6. Please call Helen Biller at 225-6837 if you would

like to make one or more casseroles over the course of the year.

SACRED HEART BLOOD DRIVE Be Christ-like and

give the ―Gift of

Life‖ by donating

blood. Not only is

Lent a time of

abstinence, but

also a time of

giving to those in

need. What a

perfect time to donate a pint of blood. Schedule your appointment for

the next Sacred Heart Blood Drive to be held on Thursday, March 10,

2016 from 2:00 – 7:00 PM in the Parish Center. For more information

or to schedule an appointment to donate, please contact either Bill

Wieland at 515-321-7980, or Steve Miller at 515-229-6820. You can

also schedule your appointment online at www.lifeserve

bloodcenter.org. Thank you for your continuing support of the Sacred

Heart Blood Drives.

Never give the devil a ride—he always wants to drive.

http://www.sacredheartwdm.kofc.org/


http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/

http://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/


AROUND SACRED HEART LENTEN CHILI SOUP SUPPER/COMMUNAL

RECONCILIATION NIGHT

Date: Monday, March 7, 2016 Soup Supper from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Communal Reconciliation Service at 7:00 p.m.

Menu: soup, chili and sandwich, vegetable tray, cookies,

lemonade and coffee provided free of charge

Child care will be provided during the reconciliation service.

Please use the sign-up cards in the pews or fill out the form below.

Please return completed sign-up forms to the baskets at the church entrances. This will help us to determine the

amount of food to prepare and the number of people

needed for child care. Thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Lenten Reconciliation Chili Soup Supper Reservation Form

Monday, March 7, 5:30 – 6:45 pm in the Parish Center (Communal Reconciliation Service begins at 7 pm in the church)

Name__________________________________________ Number who will be attending the meal _________________

If child care is needed: name and age of children

______________________________________________

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

______________________________________________

Please place in the boxes at the entrances of the church marked Lenten Soup Supper.

DO YOU LIKE TO BAKE PIES? We are seeking some pies to be sold by the slice at the weekly Lenten

Fish Frys. If you like to bake pies and wish to contribute, contact

Deanna at 225-0546 or [email protected] or just

drop your pie off in the school gym between 4:00 and 5:30 on Feb. 26,

March 4, 11 or 18. Proceeds benefit the youth ministry summer

mission trip.

New members of

Sacred Heart Knights

of Columbus Council;

9632 initiated Mon.

Feb. 14, left to right,

Jon Chase, Brian

Hahn, with, at right,

District Warden

Dennis Hagedorn.

Tom Stoll, left, treasurer

of Sacred Heart

sponsored Boy Scout

Troop 295, receives a

check for $530 from

proceeds of the Feb. 7

Knights of Columbus

pancake breakfast from

Grand Knight William

Weiland.

RCIA Rite of Sending—February 14, 2016

Sacred Heart gang working on the Habitat for Humanity home on

February 13.

Another

successful

Sacred

Heart

Friday Night

Fish Fry!

Desserts

galore!!



AROUND THE DIOCESE AND BEYOND

24 HOURS FOR THE LORD 24 Hours for the Lord is a direct initiative of Pope Francis, inviting

all to experience the mercy of the Lord through the sacrament of

reconciliation. St. Augustin‘s and Our Lady of the America‘s

churches will have an extended time set aside to make available the

celebration of penance/confession. The purpose is to tangibly

represent that God's mercy awaits all, day and night. The Lord

cares for us always.

Pope Francis wanted to highlight God's mercy during this Jubilee of

Mercy. "The reason for this initiative in the thinking of the Holy

Father is to tangibly communicate that the Father's mercy is

available around the clock and not at a specific, 'scheduled' time,'

said Bishop Richard Pates. We are concerned about all the sheep,

but want to indicate to those who have wandered far away that

God's mercy knows no bounds." Locations and times are below:

St. Augustin Church

545 42nd St., Des Moines

Friday, March 4, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Our Lady of the Americas Church

1271 E. 9th St., Des Moines

Wednesday, March 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m., concluding March

17 at 5:30 p.m.

Reconciliation available in Spanish and English

♦ TRAPPIST CASKETS

We are the Trappist monks of New Melleray Abbey. Our vocation

is expressed in silent prayer, community liturgy and manual labor.

Simple living is one of the hallmarks of our life. We support

ourselves by the work of our hands. That work is planting, growing

and tending the trees that we prayerfully craft into fine wooden

caskets and urns. We view our work as a ministry—a corporal work of mercy. We

hope to impart a sense of sanctity into all that we make. ∙ We plant a tree as a living memorial to each recipient. ∙ Each casket and urn is blessed by one of our monks. ∙ We manage our 1200-acre forest as a sustainable, diverse woodland. ∙ Once our trees are milled, we hand-select every board. ∙ Trappist Caskets cost less than mass produced options. ∙ Available for immediate need, or as an advanced planning option. Please visit us online at www.trappistcaskets.com to learn more

about our ministry, see samples or order a catalog. You can also call

888-433-6934, toll free, for more information. Visitors to our

showroom are always welcome.

MASS IN SIGN LANGUAGE Parishioners who are deaf or hard of hearing are invited to Saint

Francis of Assisi Parish in West Des Moines, for Mass interpreted

in American Sign Language. Signed/Interpreted Masses are held

the second Sunday of each month at 9:30 am.

CATHOLIC TUITION ORGANIZATION (CTO) The CTO was established in 2006. It is a 501©3 charitable organization

and provides vital tuition assistance to qualified Iowa families thanks to

the tremendous generosity of our donors. When you donate, you help

bridge the affordability gap for children and families who want a Catholic

education but need tuition assistance. Your generous gift becomes

eligible for an Iowa state tax credit AND federal tax savings, and is one

of the most tax-efficient ways to leverage your charitable giving. Every

family that meets the income guidelines is guaranteed tuition assistance,

based on their financial need.

As an example, a $1,000 donation to CTO qualifies for a 65% Iowa Tax

Credit ($650), and a 28% Federal Tax Deduction ($280) [assuming

federal tax rate is 28% - consult your tax advisor to determine actual

savings], making the out of pocket expense only $70! It is easy to see

how even a small donation can make a significant impact on the life of a

family receiving this benefit.

For more information on whether you would qualify as a recipient, or how

to make a donation, visit www.ctoiowa.org.

DIOCESE OF DES MOINES CHILD SEX ABUSE Diocesan Victim Assistance Advocate Sherry Knox is a staff member at

Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services. She assists victims through the

reporting process and with seeking support and counseling

services. Interested parties can call her at 515-286-2028 or e-mail her

at [email protected] or [email protected] to make

a complaint or seek support or counseling.

JUST FAITH I have called you by name, you are mine (Isaiah 43:1) What is God calling

you to? Consider seeking your life‘s purpose through the JustFaith

program; a rich spiritual journey based on Catholic social teaching and

focused on connecting compassion with the needs of the world. For more

information, contact Susie Tierney at the Center for Social Ministry,

[email protected] or 515-782-3054.

Iowa Catholic Men‘s Conference is thrilled to invite you to the 4th annual

men‘s conference March 5, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi in West Des

Moines. Tickets are just $25 and can be purchased on-line. See our

website at www.IowaCatnolicMensConference.com for information and to

purchase tickets. Hear Al Kresta, of Ave Maria Radio, Kresta in the

Afternoon, Jim Blackburn of Catholic Answers, John Crudele and Dr. Dan

McGuire. Like us on Facebook @Faith for the Journey-Iowa Catholic Mens

Conference.

WHEN PRAYING, DON‘T GIVE GOD INSTRUCTIONS, JUST SHOW UP FOR DUTY.

http://www.ctoiowa.org



ANUNCIOS IMPORTANTES


CASEROLAS PARA ELCENTRO DE VOLENCIA

FAMILIAR "PORQUE TUVE HAMBRE, Y ME DISTEIS DE COMER "

- Mateo 25:35 El Gremio de Mujeres del Sagrado Corazón está coordinando

esfuerzos para proporcionar 20 caserolas cada mes al Centro de

Violencia Familiar aquí en Des Moines. USTED PUEDE AYUDAR POR

FAVOR HAGA UNA CASEROLA! Cada caserola debe estar en un

recipiente de aluminio 8 X 8, congelado, y marcado con la receta, y las

instrucciones de descongelación/cocción pegado en el exterior. Las

caserolas se pueden poner en el congelador Centro Parroquial cuando

venga a Misa el Marzo 5/6. Por favor llame a Helen Biller al 225-6837

si usted desea hacer una o varias caserolas en el transcurso del año.

FECHAS PARA REGISTRARSE A LA DOCTRINA

RELIGIOSA Estaremos registrando para la doctrina del año 2016-2017 los

siguientes domingos antes de la Misa en Español desde las 11 am a la

1:00 pm en las oficinas de la Iglesia.

Domingo, 13 de Marzo

Domingo 22 de Mayo

Domingo 5 de Junio

Requisitos son:

Miembros de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, si no son

miembros tendrán que registrarse.

Boleta de Bautizo del niño o niña que van a registrar

100 dólares es el costo por todo el año de la doctrina.

Si están registrando en el año que su niño(a) va a recibir un

sacramento son $35 extras para la cuota sacramental.

Serian entonces $135

También pueden registrarse en las oficinas entre el 13 de Marzo y el 5

de Junio pero por favor llamar antes al 225-6414 para asegurarse que

las encargadas estén disponibles.

DIÓCESIS DE DES MOINES SEXO ABUSO El Consejero sobre Asistencia del Víctimas Sherry Knox es un

empleado de Polk County Victim Services. Ella ayuda a víctimas de

abuso sexual por parte del clero durante el proceso de la queja y

buscando servicios de apoyo y consejería. Las partes interesadas

pueden llamarle al 515-286-2028, o por email a advocate@

dmdiocese.org o [email protected] para reportar una

queja o para solicitar apoyo o consejería.

MARQUE SU CALENDARIO! La Conferencia Católica Regional Cristo Nuestra Vida (―Christ Our

Life‖) se realizará desde el 24 al 25 de Setiembre del 2016 en el

Wells Fargo Arena. La página de internet está ya lista y contiene

información de los presentadores y el costo de las entradas. Puede

comprar entradas por medio del internet hasta Agosto del 2016. En

las siguientes semanas estaremos distribuyendo marcadores de libros

para este evento que dicen ―MARQUE SU CALENDARIO‖ (―SAVE

THE DATE‖). Más información estará disponible en cuanto nos

acerquemos más a la fecha de este evento espectacular.

No cambiamos el mensaje de Dios -

Su mensaje nos cambia.

FECHAS PARA LA ADORACIÓN AL

SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO

DURANTE LA CUARESMA 2016 Nuestra Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón ofrece adoración al Santísimo

Sacramento el Primer Martes de cada Mes. El Santísimo es

expuesto después de la misa de las 8:00 am de la mañana a las 7:00

pm de la tarde. Las siguientes fechas son durante la Cuaresma son:

Martes 1ro de Marzo (Cuaresma)

Martes 8 de Marzo (Cuaresma)

Martes 15 de Marzo (Cuaresma)

Viernes Santo 25 de Marzo en el Salón Parroquial

Acompañen a Jesús! Todos están bienvenidos a visitar al Santísimo

entre las 8 am y las 7 pm de la tarde. Por favor usar las puertas

localizadas en las entradas Norte (entradas que da al parqueo de la

nuestra Escuela). Si en caso tenemos un funeral en la Iglesia, la

visita al Santísimo será suspendida durante el funeral y continuará

después del funeral. Para más información por favor visitar nuestra

página de web de Sacred Heart el tema ―worship‖.




“RINCÓN DE LOS CABALLEROS” CABALLEROS DE COLON CONSEJO #9632

NOTICIAS

Los Caballeros están patrocinando donaciones de sangre en el Salón

Parroquial del Sagrado Corazón el próximo mes, el Jueves 10 de Marzo. Las

listas de voluntarios para ayudarnos y listas de horarios para agendar su

donación de sangre estarán disponibles pronto. Por ahora por favor marquen

su calendario para esta labor tan importante.

Nuestra celebración incluyendo cena de los Caballeros y el Gremio de

Mujeres ―Women Guild‖ por el Día de San Patricio será el Lunes 21 de Marzo

en el Salón Parroquial. Por favor marquen esta fecha en su calendario social.

Enviaremos las invitaciones a principios de Marzo.

La 4ta Conferencia Anual de los Hombres Católicos en Iowa será el Sabado5

de Marzo del 2016 en la Iglesia St. Francisco de Asís. Tómense el tiempo

para participar en este retiro de un día (8 a 5 pm) durante el tiempo de

Cuaresma. Para más información y como registrarse, pueden ir a la página de

web Iowacatholicmensconference.com.

CALENDARIO

Marzo

Sábado 5 de Marzo: Hombres Católicos de Iowa Conferencia/Retiro en la

Iglesia St. Francis en West des Moines.

Jueves 10 de Marzo: Donación de Sangre en el Sagrado Corazón.

Domingo 13 de Marzo: Domingo de Panqueques 8:30-11:00AM, la organización―

El Tazón de Arroz‖ serán los beneficiados.

Lunes 21 de Marzo por la noche: Celebración de los Caballeros y el Gremio de

Mujeres ―Women Guild por el Día de San Patricio.

www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org

BIENVENIDOS

Bienvenidos a todos nuestros visitantes, los recién

llegados y feligreses !!

Si usted es nuevo en nuestra Parroquia y desea ser miembro de la Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón, por

favor pase por la oficina parroquial o llame al 515-225-

6414 para facilitarle el Registro de Nuevo Miembro. Tenemos programas y actividades disponibles para todas las edades. Ofrecemos el programa RICA para quienes deseen convertirse en Católicos. La lista con los nombres

de los miembros del personal pastoral, miembros del

Comité y presidentes de los ministerios y sus números

de telefóno se encuentran bajo esta sección.

SACERDOTES SAGRADO CORAZON

PADRE CHRISTOPHER HARTSHORN, PARROCO [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 310

PADRE LUIS MEJIA,

VICARIO PARROQUIAL [email protected] 225-6414, ext. 313

HORARIOS DE MISA EN FIN DE SEMANA

Sábado…………………………………………………………...……………….4:00 pm Domingo 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 am; 1:00 pm Misa en Español Misa Diaria……...………………………......Lunes a Viernes 8:00 am

SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIÓN

Sábado…………………………………..…………………..2:30 pm to 3:30 pm NÚMEROS TELEFÓNICOS

Teléfono de la Parroquial: 225-6414 Fax: 225-0286 Formación en la Fé para niños…………………….…….…….225-6414

Ministerio de Jóvenes…………………………………….…..…. 225-0546

www.sacredheartwdm.org

SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO

Miembros registrados y participantes de la Parroquia dében

contactar a la oficina parroquial para inscribirse en las clases obligatorias para Padres y padrinos. A los padres se les pide comunicar su solicitud antes del nacimiento de sus hijos.

SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO

Miembros registrados y participantes de la Parroquia, se les pide contactar a la oficina parroquial con seis meses, o mas

de anticipación de la fecha prevista para el matrimonio. Clases de preparación matrimonial son requeridas.

RECIEN LLEGADOS

Nuevos parroquianos por favor registrarse por teléfono o en la oficina parroquial entre las 8:00 am y 3:30 pm . Para cambios de domicilio, o si dejan la parroquia por favor comunicar a la oficina

paqrroquial al teléfono 515-225-6414 COMITES Y PRESIDENTES DE MINISTERIOS

Si Ud. Esta interesado en pertenecer a algunos de los Ministerios de la parroquia, favor comunicarse: 515-225-

6414, extension 313.


En muchas ocasiones los sacerdotes exhortamos a los fieles

cristianos que hay que estar preparados; porque no sabemos ni el

día ni la hora en que el señor nos va a llamar a su presencia.

Tenemos que estar conscientes que no pertenecemos a este

mundo, este lugar que habitamos no es nuestra casa, es un lugar

donde estamos de pasada. Muchas personas viven obsesionadas en

cosas materiales como: sacar una buena carrera, en la seguridad

financiera, en la educación de los niños, en comprar una casa de lujo, o el

mejor carro. Y no es que estas cosas no sean necesarias para vivir; pero al final

solo son objetos contingentes. Llegará un tiempo donde todo se acabara y

todos nuestros esfuerzos serán en vano si nos hemos preparado para llegar a

nuestra verdadera patria la Jerusalén celeste.

Mis queridos hermanos la vida es como una película. Por ejemplo cuando vamos

al cine, será que si un niño llora durante la película, esta se detiene? no la

película continua. Así es la vida hermanos, esta no se termina esta continua, lo

que se termina es nuestro peregrinar en este mundo. Te has puesto a pensar

cuando tiempo has perdido en cosas pasajeras? Pedro, Santiago, y Juan vieron

a Jesús transfigurarse, y al verlo se dieron cuenta que la tierra en que ellos

Vivian no era el único lugar para vivir; sino que hay otro lugar para nosotros.

Era tanta la emoción de estos hombres que le pedían a Jesús que hicieran tres

chozas para vivir ahí.

Hermanos el tiempo de la cuaresma es un tiempo de trasformación y

transfiguración de nuestra vida. Porque nos afanamos tanto en las cosas

materiales que hasta llegamos a decir que no tenemos tiempo para venir a misa.

Como podemos transformarnos y transfigurarnos? Esto solo lo podremos hacer

si escuchamos la palabra de Dios. Si somos capaces de oír con los oídos y ojos

de apóstol, hasta llegar al punto de afirmar las palabras del apóstol Pablo

cuando dice ―nuestra casa no está aquí, nuestro hogar está en el cielo‖

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