Welcome to the Parish Community of

Welcome to the Parish Community of
Sacred Heart
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by Sheri George
1 6 2 7 G R A N D AV E N U E • W E S T D E S M O I N E S , I O WA 5 0 2 6 5
Congratulations Sacred Heart Seniors – Class of 2016
The soon-to-be high school graduates are being recognized at the 9:30 Mass this weekend with a special blessing and
brunch. Join us in congratulating the seniors by wishing them blessings for their future. Stop by the gathering space to view
their senior pictures throughout the month of May.
Colin Agey
Claire Barten
Mario Bartolo Jordan
Reilly Bertram
Jonathan Bliss
Connor Bonanno
Skylar Brady
Mark Broderick
Ted Brown
Erin Cahalan
Claire Carenza
Benjamin Carpenter
Cindy Carrillo
Ashley Carson
Jose Castro
Jose Castro
Diego Castro
Caiden Comito
Samuel Compiano
Sean Conner
Samantha Cook
Nicholas Cook
David Coos
Jose Cordova
Kate Courter
John Danos
Caroline Dee
Madeline DeMarco
Emily Digman
Theresa Doheny
Joseph Drees
Tyler Duve
Lisa Eischeid
Natalie Endres
Christa Feldt
Alex Fisher
Jack Fitzpatrick
Mary Flynn
Katherine Freund
Hannah Fuller
John Ngong Garang
Henry Garcia
Angeles Garcia
Haley Gion
Jacob Gordon
Meaghan Greteman
Haley Havermann
Cameron Hillsman
Alex Hilmes
Gretta Hingl
Lauren Hoffart
Matthew Hrdlicka
Celia Hunter
Juliette Jarabek
Kathryn Katich
Derek Kobolt
Izzy Koeppel
John Koethe
Emily Kramer
Colin Lane
Nolan Larson
Annie Lawler
Nathan Leon
Andrew Lewis
Jadyn Loecke
Joseph Loffredo
AnnaMarie McAuliff
David McGrath
Jair Mendez
Emily Miller
Klever Miranda
Ariadna Morales
Israel Munoz
Connor Nealon
Daniel Nielsen
Ariana Nigro
Christopher Nunez
Daniel O’Halloran
Ralph Ortiz
Alexander Palme
Sarah Palme
Sean Parris
David Patch
Daniel Polson
Jacqueline Pose
Matthew Ramaekers
Brayant Ramirez
Jonathan Raygoza
Brenda Reyes
Amanda Roemmich
Brandon Ruiz
Ariadna Ruiz Ugalde
Peter Ryan
Alex Sanchez
Alexia Sanchez
Benjamin Sanders
Natalie Sanders
Jesus Santoyo
Emily Schmitt
Nicholas Schneider
Bridget Shoemaker
Kyle Small
Zachary Spain
Nicholas Stange
Zachary Stewart
Marcos Tapia
Jason Terrill
Avery Tilly
Trevor Tyma
Ryan Tystahl
Lila Valladares
Albert Valle
Eric Vargas
Anthony Velez
Jack Wahlig
Jon Watkins
Catherine Weedman
Jacob Wheeler
David Whitsell
Meghan Williams
Joseph Yates
Nicholas Yencer
Meghan Zug
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
Happy Spring everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying the new life and change of seasons that we are experiencing
during these early days of spring. The change of seasons reminds us of the constant change and cycle of life
within our own personal and family life. Change also happens within the life of our parish community. Some of you
may have noticed the Pastoral Care Position we are posting for Sacred Heart. Yes, Nancy Carlson is planning to
retire from the Parish Nurse position once we have her replacement hired. Nancy helped start this ministry
seventeen years ago and she has built the program into an important part of our parish community. For this key
role we are seeking someone with a degree in nursing, social work or pastoral studies, who has experience in
pastoral care advocating, making referrals to community resources, coordinating volunteers, and serving families
in need in our parish community. Please contact me if you have any questions or know of possible candidates. I
want to take this opportunity to thank Nancy for her very good work in this very important ministry here at Sacred Heart. She
has helped us to be what Pope Francis calls to be, a Church of Mercy.
Peace, Fr. Chris Hartshorn
APRIL 24, 2016
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5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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.
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
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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
VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.sacredheartwdm.org
WEBMASTER:
[email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT
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
Young Adult Director ……....Jennifer Leon 225-6414
BULLETIN DEADLINES: log onto our web site for
information about deadlines and submission guidelines.
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:
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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.
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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]
Life as a Caregiver
Each night before bed, look at yourself in the mirror and know that you are an exceptional person for what you do for others.
~AgingCare.com
HEALTH TIP: Did you know cardiovascular disease can trigger depression? Counseling and medication can help. If you have
experienced a cardiac event or diagnosis, you may wish to ask your doctor for a referral to a qualified mental health professional.
The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center's in-house psychiatry team can work with your doctor to treat your cardiac-related
depression. For more information on the Center's psychiatry services, call 515-274-4006 or email [email protected].
For more information on how heart disease and depression are linked, go to the American Heart Association web site at: http://
www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/StressManagement/HowDoesStressAffectYou/Depression-After-A-Cardiac-Event-orDiagnosis
HEARING ASSISTING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE USHER’S ROOM: These are very easy to use. Please be sure to
turn off and put back in the Usher’s Room after Mass. Thank you.
HOME BOUND PARISHIONERS NEEDING A COMMUNION VISIT: If you or a loved one are homebound and would like to
receive the Eucharist, please contact the Parish Nurse. She can make arrangements for one of our Eucharistic Minister’s to visit
you.
LOW GLUTEN COMMUNION AVAILABLE AT SACRED HEART: We offer low gluten Eucharist here. Please contact the Parish
Nurse for more information.
REFLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK
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The world is full of examples of people who don’t love
others. What are the results of hate that you see in the
world? How would the world be different if we followed
Jesus’ commandment?
Jesus’ commandment to love another is a challenge. What
will you do this week to deepen the love you have for those
around you in life?
THROUGH THE WATERS OF BAPTISM
WE WELCOME INTO OUR SACRED
HEART FAITH COMMUNITY
Violet Katherine and Cameron Donald Roberts
Children of Donald and Codie Roberts
Marco David Fenu
Son of Mario & Mary Fenu
ADORATION
Sacred Heart Parish continues to have
Adoration every First Tuesday of the
month. 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, May 3rd. 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”.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to
the families of the following …
Parishioner John Roth, Sr.
Phyllis Clingan
Mother parishioner Tom Clingan
Joe Burch, Jr.
Son of parishioners Margaret & Joe Burch
Former parishioner, Kay Amelse
...God grant them eternal rest
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YOUTH MINISTRY “SMASH”
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION “CFF”
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
information
at
225-0546
or
[email protected].
SUMMER SMASH: Programming for the current school year is
winding down, but Student Ministry at Sacred Heart will still be
active throughout the summer. A group of 19 youth and chaperones
will be traveling to the Diocese of Brownsville in south Texas in June
to help with home repair and neighborhood revitalization in the
poorest diocese in the U.S. In July, a group of teens will be joining
thousands of other young Catholics at the Steubenville Summer
Conference in Springfield, MO to celebrate and go deeper into their
faith.
Finally, there will be various local service opportunities offered
throughout the summer. We are excited to partner with Courage
League Sports once again to provide buddies to the special needs
children that participate in their summer camps. Watch your email
and the bulletin for dates and registration information on these
events.
CONFIRMATION 2016: The 2016 Confirmation prep class has
completed sessions for this spring and will start back up in the fall.
The final required sessions are:
 Wed., Sept. 7, 6:30-8:00 pm Class (Candidates only)
 Wed., Oct. 5, 6:30-8:00 pm Class & Rehearsal (Candidate and a
parent plus sponsor if available)
 Sun., Oct. 9, 4:00 pm Confirmation Mass for last names A-J
 Sun., Oct. 16, 4:00 pm Confirmation Mass for last names K-Z
CONFIRMATION 2017: Registration is now open for those who
wish to begin preparation for Confirmation in 2017. Confirmation
prep class is for teens in 9th grade or higher in the 2016-17 school
year who have been enrolled in CFF or Catholic school through 8 th
grade or have completed a “High School Start-Up Class”. Visit the
website for more details.
Kayla Richer, Director
[email protected]
Debbie Chalik, Coordinator
[email protected]
Marcia Schaul, Office Associate
[email protected]
Apr
May
Jun
23
27
4
7
22
26
11 am Hispanic First Eucharist for names M-Z
6:30 pm Confirmation Prep Snow Day Make Up Option
5:30 pm First Eucharist Practice for May 7
11 am First Eucharist
11 am Hispanic Registration
11 am Hispanic Registration
RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
BECOMING CATHOLIC…WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN RCIA
SPONSOR? Our goal for our candidates who are interested in becoming
Catholic is threefold: to help our candidates become faithful disciples
of Jesus Christ; to help them understand the teachings of the Catholic
Church and what it means to be Catholic; and finally, to welcome them
and help them incorporate into the parish life of Sacred Heart. In
order to further this third goal, we would like to have our parishioners
who feel they have the gift of encouragement and listening and a
willingness to share their faith consider volunteering to be an RCIA
sponsor.
What does an RCIA sponsor do? A sponsor would commit to walking
this journey with their candidate, which could take less than a year, or it
could take up to two years, depending on the readiness of the candidate.
They would ideally meet with their candidate once or twice a month and
introduce them to other parishioners, invite them to attend Mass with
their family, and help them get to know our parish and its activities. You
would want to attend our Sunday night RCIA sessions periodically, but
wouldn’t be required to come to all of them. Basically, the sponsor is
someone who would be a companion of faith on the journey into the
Catholic Church. Someone may or may not be contacted to be a sponsor
right away, depending on the number of sponsors and candidates we
have.
Who can be an RCIA sponsor? An RCIA sponsor must be at least
sixteen years of age; must be fully initiated into the Catholic Church
(i.e., have been validly baptized, received eucharist and confirmation in
the Catholic Church); and must be living a life of faith (e.g., if married,
must be validly married according to the laws of the Catholic Church and
be a good spiritual role model by celebrating the sacraments regularly).
I’d like to learn more! What do I do next? If you are interested in
learning more about this important ministry, please contact Casey Conner
at [email protected] or 515-225-6414 ext. 309.
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GIFT—GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER
 MAGNA 24
Magna 24 meets Monday night, April 24 at 7 pm. ……...REMEMBER to
bring your Magnificat.
 BISHOP BARRON’S CATHOLICISM VIDEO
SERIES
Join us on Thursday’s in the conference room from 9-11. No need to
prepare, no homework, just show up for any or all of the sessions and
enrich your faith with Bishop Barron.
Topics include, Jesus’
teachings, Mary, Peter and Paul, the union of Christ and the Church,
the Communion of Saints, Prayer and the Holy Spirit. Discover the
full meaning of the faith through each topic. Led by the amazing
duo, Helen Biller and Casey Conner. The series continues through
May 26. Can only make it once? Don’t let that stop you. Each week is
independent of the others and all of them will enrich your faith!
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, April 30/May 1
ADULT FAITH FORMATION TEAM
 SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
4:00 PM
Servers: Gabriel Cook, Logan Ingraham, Sam Stein
Lectors: Rob Walker, Jodene Areges, Sally Robson
8:00 AM
Servers: Nick Bindel, Elise Carver, Aiden Volp
Lectors: Judy Blessington, Nathan Hardisty,
Mike McColley
9:30 AM
Servers: Liam Dale, Sophia & Cassie Rounds
Lectors: Casey Conner, Greg Madden, Paul Conner
11:15 AM
Servers: Anya Koenigsfeld, Elizabeth Warren,
Patrick Warren
Lectors: Tom Cunningham, Kathy Vaughn, Tom Hunter
“A Biblical Walk Through the Mass: Understanding What We Do in
the Liturgy” is a 5 week study program. The Mass is the center of
our faith but do we really worship that way? This study explores the
roots of the words and gestures we use in Mass and explains their
significance. We will also offer a childcare program during the study
for kids. Kids will learn about the Mass, the Rosary and the Saints
through video and activities while parents are taking a “Walk
Through the Mass”. Mondays, 10-noon in the library with Maren.
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18. $25 for the adult program. Sign up on
the
website:
www.sacredheartwdm.org/learn
or
email
[email protected]
 2016 FALL BIBLE STUDY SIGN UP OPEN
We continue to offer a wide variety of Bible Studies for beginners
to advanced participants. Please check out our website to get a
description of all the studies beginning this Fall. Sign up is
conveniently
located
on
the
website
as
well:
www.sacredheartwdm.org/learn.
 REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY CFF AND
SUNDAY PRESCHOOL
Sat.
Apr 23
4:00 pm
Sun.
Apr 24
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:15 am
1:00 pm
To register, go to our web site, follow the links for each program
(listed below), read the instructions, and submit your form. You will
receive confirmation of enrollment once all requirements have been
met. Here’s where you can find the forms:
If you have questions or need assistance, please call (225-6414, ext.
316) or email ([email protected]). Thank you!
For Wednesday CFF: Visit our web site at www.sacredheartwdm.org,
click on the Faith Formation tab on the tool bar, select Registration
for Wednesday Children’s Faith Formation Class.
For
Sun da y
P r es ch o o l :
Vi sit
ou r
w eb
si te
at
www.sacredheartwdm.org, click on the Faith Formation tab on the
tool bar, select Registration for Sunday Preschool.
Kathy Sonntag
Mark Mulvihill
Mass of Thanksgiving
Sacred Heart Parishioners
Mon.
Apr 25
8:00 am
Mary Burns
Tues.
Apr 26
8:00 am
Jim Brucker
Wed.
Apr 27
8:00 am
Joanne Weis
Thurs.
Apr 28
8:00 am
Jack Saffell
Fri.
Apr 29
8:00 am
Gerry Julich
Sat.
Apr 30
4:00 pm
Frank Koppold
Sun.
May 1
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:15 am
1:00 pm
Bridget Rocha
Children’s Faith Formation (CFF) has registration on-line and ready
to go for Wednesday CFF classes (K-8) and Sunday Preschool
(children who will be 3, 4 and 5 years old by September 15, 2016).
We have separate forms for each program. Confirmation
Registration will be announced at a later date.
Alice Dillon
Mary Burns
C. Raymond Nowacki
Sacred Heart Parishioners
Readings for the Week of April 24
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17/Mk 16:15-20
Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13, 21/Jn 14:27-31a
Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8
Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11
Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17
Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29
SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 5
WOMEN’S GUILD
Find the Women’s Guild page on the website under “organizations”
Thanks to all who brought baked items – the bake sale was a great
success !
Coffee and Donuts – The Women’s Guild will host coffee and donuts
on May 1 after 8am and 9:30am masses in the parish center ! All are
welcome - please join us !
School Supplies Collection – we will set up a "tree" in the gathering
space after the April meeting with tags listing items needed to fill
the back packs. We encourage parishioners to select a tag and bring
the item back to church by the second weekend in May.
May Meeting: May 17 at 6pm. A salad supper and more service
projects planned. Please join us at our last meeting before our
summer break.
Volunteer Needed:
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We are looking for someone to take on the Family Violence
Casserole coordination job. Please contact Helen Biller (2256837 or [email protected]) or Barb Baker (339-1561 or
[email protected]).
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New board members are needed for next year’s Women’s Guild.
Many hand make light work. Please contact Barb Baker if
interested. 339-1561 or [email protected]
“KNIGHT’S CORNER”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #9632
NEWS
Our concession stand work at the DRAKE RELAYS is this upcoming
week, Friday and Saturday, April 29/30. Please check for open slots
on the Internet scheduler e-mailed earlier. If you are not Internet
connected please call Dick Robson at 707-7910 for open slot
information. Slot times run four hours. If you are physically able to
help, please do. This is an important fundraiser for the knights plus a
free ticket in to watch the relays before or after your shift.
We have one more pancake breakfast next month before taking our
normal summer break. Please put Sunday, May 15, on your calendars
and we’ll see you then for another fabulous breakfast in the parish
center.
Once again, a congratulation to Bill Wieland who is this year’s IOWA
Grand Knight of the Year. Last weekend Bill received this recognition
and award at the state annual convention in Des Moines.
CALENDAR
APRIL
April 29 & 30: Drake Relays concessions stand duties
MAY
May 15, Sunday: FINAL pancake breakfast until next fall
May 26-28: Concessions at girl and boy’s state high school track meet,
Drake Stadium
www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org
New 4th Degree Knights
WILLIAM (Bill) WEILAND RECEIVES 2016 KNIGHTS
OF COLUMBUS GRAND KNIGHT
OF THE YEAR AWARD!
Pictured above are Bill’s wife, Pat, Bill,
and District Deputy of the KC’s, Dick Brdicko
Pictured to the left are Sacred Heart members of KC
Council 9632, taken at the State Convention on Saturday,
April 16, 2016.
SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 6
Sacred Heart Catholic Parish is teaming up with Our Lady’s
Immaculate Heart (Ankeny) , St. Francis of Assisi (West Des Moines) ,
Ss. John and Paul (Altoona), St. Luke the Evangelist (Ankeny), St. Pius
X (Urbandale), St. Theresa of the Child Jesus (Des Moines), St John
the Apostle (Norwalk) to build a home at 2573 Euclid Avenue, Des
Moines. Participation comes with responsibility and we need your help!
Our parish goal is $5,000 to contribute to the project, providing any
Gifts-In-Kind to help offset construction costs and putting our hands
to work in the form of volunteer time to build the home. Please see
the Sacred Heart website for examples of Gift-In-Kind donations as
well as additional information.
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is lifting up 29 qualified
families this year by educating them, mentoring them and helping them
to purchase and maintain a home of their own!
Volunteer to help with the build.
No experience necessary.
No tools needed.
Must be 16 years of age to work on the site.
Fundraising: All size donations are welcome.
Goal ~ $5,000
Pray!
Contact Pat Baumhover
202-2165 or email [email protected]
Matthew 22: 37-40
“And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your
heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great
and first commandment. And second is like it, You shall love your
neighbor as yourself.”
There is a Rock the Block event in Valley Junction April 27th through
April 30th. This is a great opportunity for us to help our neighbors
and get out and enjoy some great spring weather and make some new
friends! Just sign up below and you can select the job you feel that
fits you best. Thursday is the day they need the most people if you
know of anyone that would be able to help out on that day! The link is
under the Rock the Block, Valley Junction Sacred Heart. If people
were only able to help out part of the day they could sign up under
general construction, there are half day shifts for that. They are
trying to get a pretty accurate number since they will be ordering food
for the full day shifts!
To sign up to help for a day, visit:
www.greaterdesmoineshabitatforhumanity.volunteerlocal.com/
volunteer
GIVING THROUGH WILLS:
How important is a will? Does it bless your family, and
Sacred Heart Catholic Church?
 SACRED HEART QUILTERS
One of your parish organizations is the Sacred Heart Quilters. We
have been meeting for over thirty years to do hand quilting around a
quilt frame. We do the finishing quilting for people who have a quilt
top, which needs to be finished with the batting and backing. It is
not important that you have never learned to hand quilt. We will
teach you. We meet in the parish meeting room on Wednesday
mornings following Mass and quilt until noon. We have a social time
around 10:00 a.m. with coffee/tea and treats. If you would like
more information please call: Deanna Wilson 987-4618 or just show
up!
 DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
How would you like to make a gift today that would enable you and
your loved ones to continue to make charitable gifts in the future?
When you make a gift to the Catholic Foundation of Southwest
Iowa of cash or other assets, we take your tax deductible
contribution and establish a special account in your name. Your
account is then invested to grow over time, permitting you to
recommend annual gifts to your favorite charities. Opening a Donor
Advised Fund (DAF) account is easy to do. For more information on
the benefits of establishing a DAF please contact Mark Reed
at [email protected] or phone 515-237-5044.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
 CHRIST OUR LIFE
See the wonderful line up of speakers for the Christ Our Life
Conference on line at www.ChristOurLifeIowa.com! Don't forget...you
can COME FOR SOME ....or STAY FOR ALL!!
 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Holy Trinity School is seeking classroom associates for the 2016/2017
school year. Full time classroom associate openings are available for 4
year old Pre-School and Kindergarten. Responsibilities include
assisting in setting up, maintaining, and supervising an orderly, healthy,
and safe learning environment under direction of the classroom
teacher.
 EASTER SEALS - CAMP SUNNYSIDE BRIDGE
Early bird tickets for this event are $50
through March 31; $60 after.
 CATHOLICS COME HOME
The effort to welcome back to the Church inactive Catholics is in full
swing. We have 22 billboards up in both urban and rural areas of the
diocese. We have about 3,000 TV and radio ads airing on both
traditional network and cable stations. We've "boosted" posts on the
diocesan Facebook page, where our messages have reached more than
40,000 newsfeeds.
Watch for this billboard welcoming Catholics home to the Church. It
will be posted at multiple sites in both rural and urban areas of our
diocese.
 CATHOLIC WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS
Catholic Widows and Widowers (CWW) is a group of adult Catholics
that have lost a spouse who are joined in faith, hope and social
togetherness. We meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at Sacred
Heart Catholic. We have luncheons, potlucks and dinners out. We
meet the 1st Friday of each month for Mass at different churches in
the surrounding area, with brunch following. We go to movies, and
take trips to various places of interest like the Civic Center. You are
free to join in any or all of the events. We car pool for those who are
unable to drive. If interested please call Marilyn Olsasky at 270-6121
or Leone Shepherd at 981-0105.
CAMP
Bridge Camp at Camp Sunnyside is a traditional day camp for children
6-14 years old who will be in a 1:8 (staff to camper ratio). This camp
is for children who would like to ride horses, climb our rock wall,
zipline, fish, boat, and swim all while learning leadership skills and how
to be compassionate towards campers of all abilities. For more
information, please contact Nicole Vos at 515-309-2376 or
[email protected].
 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
We are currently looking for
additional volunteers who would
be willing to serve as Eucharistic
Ministers on the weekends to
provide communion to patients at
Mercy West Lakes and Mercy downtown. If interested, please call
Mercy
Volunteer
Services
at
515-247-3246
or
email [email protected] or information.
 CROSSING GUARD NEEDED
Holy Trinity Catholic School is looking for a crossing guard. The
individual will provide for the safe movement of students to and from
school grounds when crossing public roadways and/or intersections by
leading the children across the roadway and/or intersection. Work
hours are approximately one hour per day, from 7:45 am to 8:15 am;
and from 3:10 pm to 3:40 pm, Monday through Friday. Specific hours
to be worked will be set by the School Administration and may vary
due to early out days, late start days and no school days.
Compensation is $15 per hour. If interested please contact Andy
Negrete at 255-3162 ext. 1129.
 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.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
ANUNCIOS IMPORTANTES
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 22 de Mayo
Domingo 26 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


Interested in becoming a member at Sacred Heart?
Please Print
Full Name(s): ______________________________
Age of Children: ____________________________
Email Address: ______________________________
Phone# (H)_______________(C)_______________
También pueden registrarse en las oficinas pero por favor llamar o
mandar un texto antes al 779-1191 para asegurarse que las encargadas
estén disponibles.
 REQUISITOS PARA EL SACRAMENTO DEL
BAUTIZO
Street Address: ____________________________

City: _____________________________________
Zip code: ______________

Please check the best way to reach you:
Email
Text
Cell phone


El niño(a) debe tener 6 años o menos. Si su niño(a) tiene más de 6 años,
tendrán que comunicarse con las oficinas de Educación Religiosa para
inscribirlos en la doctrina religiosa. Deberán de atender clases por un
año antes de bautizarse.
Las clases de bautizo para padres y padrinos son los primeros Martes
de cada mes.
Los padres de familia deberán de estar registrados en la parroquia.
Pueden pasar por las oficinas para llenar la hoja de registro.
Las clases son los primeros Martes de cada mes de 5 a 7 pm. Aquí
está el horario para los siguientes 3 meses:
 Martes 3 de Mayo
 Martes 7 de Junio
 Martes 5 de Julio
Please drop off or mail to the Church office:
1627 Grand Ave. WDM, IA 50265

Para registrase, pueden llamar a las oficinas al 225-6414 x 304 o con
Rosario después de la Misa de la 1:00 pm
 ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO
Please listen to Sacred Heart Parishioners: Julie Nelson, Bryan
Bravard, Tom Hunter and Craig McClain on Iowa Catholic Radio this
week! Tuesday, April 26th from 5-6 pm drive time…They will be
sharing what Catholic radio does for them and assisting with the
ICR’s annual fundraiser.
Whether it’s growing our faith, simple prayer, praying the Rosary, or
Maroon Athletics; we’ve all benefitted from this awesome uplifting
channel. Please give them a listen, and consider a donation to this
worthy cause. Thank you for supporting Catholic Radio!
HOLY HUMOR
Q:
A:
What kind of motor vehicles are in the bible?
God drove Adam and Eve out of the garden in a Fury. David’s
Triumph was heard throughout the land. Also, probably a Honda,
because the apostles were all in one Accord.
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. Por favor usar las puertas al Norte de la Iglesia para
entrar. Si hay un funeral, la adoración será suspendida y continuara
después del funeral por el resto del día. Las siguientes fechas para
acompañar al Santísimo son:

Martes 3 Mayo

Martes 7 de Junio

Martes 5 de Julio

Martes 2 de Agosto
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”.
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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 515-2256414 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.
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: 515-2256414, extension 313.
Que es lo que nos identifica como discípulos de Jesús?
Sera que porque venimos a misa todos los domingos, o
porque somos lectores, ministros de la comunión, o
tenemos un título en teología nos identifica como los
verdaderos discípulos de Jesús. Ninguna de las
características anteriores nos identifica como discípulos
de Cristo, el verdadero discípulo de Cristo es aquel que
ama. El evangelio nos dice “En esto conocerán que son mis
discípulos: si tienen amor los unos a los otros" (Jn 13,35).
Al decir discípulos no se refiere a cada uno
individualmente, sino en cuanto comunidad de los que siguen a Jesús y sus
enseñanzas, es decir, en cuanto Iglesia.
Por eso, hermanos el que no ama a su prójimo no es Iglesia. La comunidad que
ama como Cristo nos amó esa es la verdadera comunidad de discípulos. Cristo
nos ha amado hasta dar su vida para que nosotros tengamos vida. Cristo nos ha
amado hasta hacernos partícipes del mismo amor que existe entre el Padre y
el Hijo que se fortalece en la acción del Espíritu Santo. Jesús nos ha amado
hasta hacerse esclavo y lavar los pies a los suyos, para que conociésemos bien
que el amor, la autoridad entre sus discípulos, es fundamentalmente servicio.
Si por encima de la caridad, o peor todavía, al margen de ella, se ponen otros
valores en la vida diaria de la Iglesia, habrá que concluir que no estamos
tocando el corazón de la Iglesia. Mis queridos hermanos si amamos sin medida
conoceremos el verdadero del discipulado de Jesús.
“RINCÓN DE LOS CABALLEROS”
CABALLEROS DE COLON CONSEJO #9632
NOTICIAS
Estaremos trabajando los puestos de concesiones en las carreras de Drake
(DRAKE RELAYS) este fin de semana que viene, Viernes y Sábado 29 y 30 de
Abril. Por favor chequear sus emails y ver si faltan horarios por cubrir. Si no
están conectados al internet, por favor llamar a Dick Robson 707-7910 para
ver que horarios están disponibles. Tenemos horarios en bloques de 4 horas.
Si pueden ayudar, por favor háganlo. Los esperamos! Las Carreras de Drake
es un evento muy importante para los Caballeros para recaudar fondos;
además tienen un ticket gratis para ver las carreras antes y después que
trabajen el puesto de concesiones.
Tenemos un desayuno con panqueques más después de tomar unas vacaciones
durante el verano. Pongan el Domingo 15 de Mayo en sus calendarios y los
esperamos en nuestro Desayuno con Panqueques.
Una vez más, felicitamos a Bill Wieland quien fue elegido el Grand Caballero
de Iowa este año. La semana pasada se le rindió un homenaje a Bill en la
convención estatal anual que se realizo en Des Moines.
CALENDARIO
SACERDOTES SAGRADO CORAZON
PADRE CHRISTOPHER HARTSHORN, PARROCO
[email protected] 225-6414, ext. 310
PADRE LUIS MEJIA,
VICARIO PARROQUIAL
[email protected] 225-6414, ext. 313
ABRIL
29 y 30 de Abril: Trabajo en los puestos de concesiones de las Carreras de
Drake (Drake Relays)
MAYO
Domingo 15 de Mayo: El ÚLTIMO domingo de panqueques hasta el Otoño. Del
26 al 28 de Mayo: Trabajo en los puestos de concesiones durante las carreras
estatales de los jóvenes de la Secundaria en el estadio de Drake.
www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org
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