Rev. William E. Reynolds — Ext #227 E-mail: [email protected]Rectory: 641-792-4625 Deacon Dan Goetz E-mail: [email protected]Ann Ratliff, Administrative Assistant E-Mail: [email protected]Kathy Hammerly, Stewardship Coordinator, Ext. #222 E-Mail: [email protected]Joe Fey, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation Ext #224 E-Mail: [email protected]Renny Crawford, K-12 Faith Formation Coordinator, Ext. #230 E-Mail: [email protected]SHARE Preschool: 641-792-8639 E-mail: [email protected]Web Pages: www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com Facebook Page: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Mission Statement We, the members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as a caring Christian community, help one another to live, to nurture, and to celebrate God’s gifts. We encourage others on their faith journeys to join us in giving witness to our Catholic faith and to grow as disciples. We celebrate the sacraments and receive the gift of grace to strengthen our faith and to en- rich our relationships with Christ and his Church. We gather together to pray, to worship, to give thanks, to petition, to seek comfort, to share joys and sorrows, and to experience God’s love, joy, and peace. Hymns Saturday, 5:30 PM & Sunday, 9:00 AM Entrance Chant: To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King #309 Gloria #59 Presentation & Preparation of the Gifts: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus #312 Mass Setting: Mass of Christ the Savior #62, 64, 66 & 67 Communion Chant: Whatsoever You Do #554 Sending Forth: Crown Him With Many Crowns #311 Sacred Heart Church November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208 Parish Office: 641-792-2050 FAX: 641-792-8639 Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM McCann Center Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM Confessions Saturdays 4:30 PM Prayer to the Sacred Heart O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give myself to You. Take all I do, all my joys, and all my sorrows. Take all of me. I want to be all Yours, and do all things for love of You. Help me to do only what pleases You. Please make my heart like Yours.
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Rev. William E. Reynolds — Ext #227 E-mail: [email protected] Rectory: 641-792-4625
Web Pages: www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com
Facebook Page: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mission Statement We, the members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as a caring Christian community, help one another to live, to nurture, and to celebrate God’s gifts. We encourage others on their faith journeys to join us in giving witness to our Catholic faith and to grow as disciples. We celebrate the sacraments and receive the gift of grace to strengthen our faith and to en-rich our relationships with Christ and his Church. We gather together to pray, to worship, to give thanks, to petition, to seek comfort, to share joys and sorrows, and to experience God’s love, joy, and peace.
Hymns
Saturday, 5:30 PM & Sunday, 9:00 AM
Entrance Chant:
To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King #309
Gloria #59
Presentation &
Preparation of the Gifts: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
#312
Mass Setting: Mass of Christ the Savior
#62, 64, 66 & 67
Communion Chant: Whatsoever You Do
#554
Sending Forth: Crown Him With
Many Crowns #311
Sacred Heart Church
November 23, 2014
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208
Parish Office: 641-792-2050 FAX: 641-792-8639
Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
McCann Center Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM
Confessions Saturdays 4:30 PM
Prayer to the Sacred Heart
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give myself to You.
Take all I do, all my joys,
and all my sorrows. Take all of me. I want to be all
Yours, and do all things for love of You.
Help me to do only what pleases You.
Please make my heart like Yours.
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Saturday, November 22: 4:30 PM Confessions will be heard 5:00 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church 5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of James Haycock, father of Marsha Hay-cock
Sunday, November 23: 8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the church. 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of
the parish. 10:00 AM Appreciation Brunch will be held in
McCann Center following Mass. 10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will be held in
McCann Center 7:00—8:30 PM Confirmation Prep Session will be
held in McCann Center Monday, November 24: 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Mary Babinat, aunt of Tim Bloom Tuesday, November 25: 10:00 AM Rosary Making will be held in McCann
Center No Mass today. 6:15 PM Girl Scout Troop will meet in McCann
Center 7:00 PM RCIA Session in the McCann Center Wednesday, November 26: No Mass today. No Faith Formation classes tonight. No Choir Practice tonight. Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving—Office closed. No Mass today. Friday, November 28: Office closed. No Mass today. 6:30 PM Rosary Making will be held in McCann
Center Saturday, November 29: 4:30 PM Confessions will be heard 5:00 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church 5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Allen & Erna Hayes, parents of Marga-ret Ellis
Sunday, November 30: 8:30 AM Rosary will be prayed in the church 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of
the parish. (Rite of Acceptance celebrated) 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in
McCann Center following Mass. 4:00—6:00 PM Reconciliation Family Session will
be held in McCann Center
Saturday Evening Mass Schedule Change Begins December 6th
Beginning the weekend of December 6th. For the months of
December, January, & February: Saturday evening Mass at 4:00 PM
Confessions will be heard from 3:00—3:30 PM
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I will be taking a few days off, so there will not be daily Mass Tuesday through Friday this week. I will return by the end of the week. As we celebrate Thanksgiving, may we be mindful to indeed give thanks to God for the many gifts and blessings we have received. Every time we celebrate Mass we en-gage in an act of thanksgiving to God. May an atti-tude of thanksgiving permeate our lives so that all that we do and say and the very manner of our life is a thanksgiving to God. Enjoy the family, the meal, the football, and the nap, in whatever order you pre-fer. This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Jesus Christ the King. This is the last weekend of this li-turgical year. I hope it has been another year of grace and favor for you, which you will take into your Thanksgiving Celebration on Thursday. May the Lord continue to richly bless you. Next weekend we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. —Father Bill Reynolds
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Delores Phelan, Don Wignall, Bobby Tedrow, Mary Koppin, Shirley Dont, Lenette Swanson, Jim Golik, Evelyn Tedrow, Carol Price, Vera Venenga, Pam Rausch, Betty Hummel,
Betty Dickinson, Barb Poole, Carol Wilson, Dodie Wheeler, Helen Hughes, Joe Purvis, Fanny Shores, Mike & Jan DePenning, Richard Varnum, Mary Lukavsky, Joyce Sabel, Donna Baker (daughter of Mary Marnell), Rita Ryan (sister of Jody Barr), Chris Schwanabeck (nephew of Joanie Lukavsky), Mary Roper (daughter of JoAnn Shannon) Doris Gironseth (sister of Alexzandra Anderson), Shawn Bollhoe-fer (son of Mike & Linda Bollhoefer), Jacki Aikeyns (uncle of Dana Determan), Autumn Gill (great-granddaughter of Bill & Carmen Gill), Kristin Schwickerath (daughter-in-law of Dale & Nancy Schwikerath), Jen Evans (sister of Pam Zaabel), Anne Weissinger (daughter of Marilyn Lammers), Gerald Probst (father of Mary Ham-ilton), Megan Bollhoefer (niece of Jack Fergu-son), Brad Wiese (brother-in-law of Joanie Lu-kavsky), Ron & Kathy Green (brother & sister-in-law of Marilyn Lamb), and Judy Reed (mother of Bill Reed).
Sunday: First Sunday of Advent Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 1 Cor 1:3-9 Mk 13:33-37
Readings: November 24 through November 30:
Confirmation Candidate
Session this
Sunday, November 23rd 7:00—8:30 PM
in McCann Center
Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 4 p.m.
Travel with Mary and Jo-seph as they search for a place to stay! Dress warmly for the journey! Bring the whole family for
a night of faith, fun and fellowship!
Advent gives us the time to reflect on our lives and
on our relationship with Jesus Christ, and provides us with
opportunities to make it better. We want the Christ child
to come into our lives so that we may experience the joy of
the Incarnation. In order to be better prepared for this
Christmas mystery, it is important to fully participate in the
season of Advent.
One way of preparing is to celebrate the “Las Posa-
das.” Based on the German play "Herbergsuchen," which
means "search for an inn," the "Las Posadas" (the inns) is
the Hispanic version of the play in which Mary and Joseph
search for an inn in Bethlehem. On Sunday evening, De-
cember 7th, Sacred Heart will present a "Las Posadas" be-
ginning at 4 p.m. A couple portraying Mary and Joseph
will lead those in attendance to various “homes” along the
way, seeking shelter for the night. On the journey, carols
are sung by those accompanying Mary and Joseph.
The more involved we become with the story of
the birth of Jesus, the better prepared we are for Christmas.
As the saying goes, “Jesus is the reason for the season!”
Giving becomes more fun and meaningful, when we re-
member that Christmas is about the special gift from God,
his only Son Jesus, born to free us from our sins.
“Las Posadas”
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Happy Thanksgiving
LITURGICAL ROLES
Saturday, November 29 5:30 PM
Lector: Mary Mullan Steve Mullan Hospitality: Trotter/Schaffer Extraordinary Ministers: Barbara Majerus Cindy Humke Steve & Rosie Murphy Kurt Funke Katherine Dietrich Jeff & Sharon Hoebelheinrich Altar Servers: Michael, Ryan & Abbie Barr Rosary: Barbara Majerus
Sunday, November 30 9:00 AM
Lector: Bruce Hoffmeier JoAnne Price Hospitality: Mangrich/Becker/Reese Extraordinary Ministers: Barbara Stewart Doug Thoma Jeff Maki Terri Ayres Margaret Ellis Jill Ergenbright Jim & Deb Nilles Altar Servers: Hunter Kennedy Daniel & Laura Townsend NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY! NO NURSERY! Coffee Host: Hammers
Pray for our Military Please pray for the safety of these military personnel who have ties to members of our parish:
Zachary Geringer, Brian Ferguson,
Caitlin Huggins McCay, Nicholas J. Huggins,
Jordan Koser, James Hovar, Joey Anderson,
Tim Dodge, Joe Scranton, Scott Anderson,
Philip Mead, Jake Berger, Tyler Daly, Joshua Oberheu,
Bill Kopsa, Mark Modlin, Jimmy Bennett, Jake Bennett,
& Jason Lee Bennett
Prayer Chain To have someone added to the Sacred Heart Prayer Chain, contact Marilyn Lamb at 275-0020 or Mary Pritchard at 792-3518. If nei-
ther one can be reached, you may call Margaret Dimon at 792-9819.
Are You Ill or Homebound? Anyone who is ill or homebound please let me know so I can schedule a visit. Contact Lori Ward at 792-4242.
Community Meals No Community Meals this week.
Happy Thanksgiving!
RCIA Sessions Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about our Catholic faith? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) program exists to help those adults who are interested in
learning more about or joining the Catholic Church. The RCIA process is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation. Sessions are Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. . If you or someone you know may be interested, and even if Tuesday eve-nings will not work for you, please contact Joe Fey in the Faith Formation Office for more information.
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In Thanksgiving for all our Saints.
Appreciation Brunch
Sunday, November 23rd
after Mass
in McCann Center Thank you for sharing your God given time, talent, & treasure.
Please Come!
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Martyrs of Vietnam Through the missionary efforts of various religious families beginning in
the sixteenth century and continuing until 1866, the Vietnamese people
heard the message of the gospel, and many accepted it de-
spite persecution and even death. On June 19, 1988, Pope St. John Paul
II canonized 117 persons martyred in the eighteenth century, including St.
Andrew Dung Lac and his companions. Among these were ninety-six
Vietnamese, eleven missionaries born in Spain and belonging to the Order of Preachers, and ten French
missionaries belonging to the Paris Foreign Mission Society. Among these saints are eight Spanish and
French bishops, fifty priests (thirteen European and thirty-seven Vietnamese), and fifty-nine lay people.
These martyrs gave their lives not only for the Church but for their country as well. They showed that
they wanted the gospel of Christ to take root in their people and contribute to the good of their home-
land. St. Andrew, a priest, had suffered many tortures before being beheaded on December 21, 1839.
On June 1, 1989, these holy martyrs were inscribed in the liturgical calendar of the Universal Church on
"When one finds a worthy wife, her value is far beyond pearls." (Proverbs 31:10) Describe the value of your wife in poetic terms today. Go ahead try it! If you are the wife, try filling in the blank: When one finds a worthy husband, his value is far beyond _______.
Parenting Pointers (Thanksgiving is next week.) For most fami-lies Thanksgiving is a time to reconnect. It’s also a time when in-laws often mix. Your chil-dren benefit from a healthy extended family. Seek to know at least one extended family member better next Thanksgiving weekend. Don’t fight. Bite your tongue if you must. Can you find anything positive to say about a black sheep in your family? Do it for the sake of your child.
By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net
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SHARE Preschool It is “Turkey Time” at SHARE Preschool. This week the little gobblers will enjoy turkey-like activities.
read “Turkey Talk” participate in “Who took the Turkey from the Turkey Farm?” complete Thanks-giving booklet
construct a turkey participate in Wishbone Walk read “Twas the Night Before Thanks-
giving” enjoy preschool Thanksgiving feast of
turkey, ham, bologna, cheese, carrots, cheetos, popcorn, apples, bananas,
grapes, mini cookies and chocolate milk – YUM!
Students will take time to discuss what they are thankful for, and the SHARE staff would like to say thank you to Sacred Heart Church the staff and Father Reynolds for always being so supportive of SHARE Preschool. Staff members helped us out during trick or treating at our Halloween parties. They endured being “scared” by our tricks and rewarded us with treats. They let us take over and invade their work space on days we need to be up in the McCann Center moving around and gen-erally are a cheery face for SHARE stu-dents to see when arriving and leaving school each day. We feel safe, comfort-able and loved in our space and are very thankful for all of these blessings and more.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection
The Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Hu-man Development (CCHD) provides funding for groups that make lasting change and uplift the poor in the United States. CCHD grants improve educa-tion, support economic development, and help com-munities provide housing in low-income neighbor-hoods. Help us continue to defend human dignity and aid those living on the margins of society. Please give to the CCHD Collection.
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November 23: Barb Mickelson Daniel Garber November 24: Susan Becker Evan Shimon November 25: Gena Garber November 27: Jarid Strike Barb Ellis November 28: Nathan Christen
For Birthdays to be listed in the bulletin, you need to submit names and dates to Ann.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT A thought or two on stewardship in the Sunday readings
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November
22/23, 2014
In today’s Gospel, Saint Matthew offers a compelling vision of
the end-time, when the people of all the nations are brought
before the Lord to give an account of their lives and actions.
Interestingly, the sheep, the righteous ones, are rewarded for
having acted with love and compassion without having recog-
nized the face of Christ in others. Good stewards recognize
those in need of their care as gifts from God. They know that
they are the instruments of Christ’s active, loving presence in
the world. How will we treat others this week: our family mem-
bers, neighbors, customers, strangers? What accounting will we
make to the Lord for their care?
“I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me to drink.” Is Christ calling you to serve Him in others as a sister, brother, or priest? Call Fr. Thom Hennen, diocesan vo-cations director at 563-324-1911, or write: HennenT@ diodav.org.
Rosary Making for El Salvador Last year, Sacred Heart's Social Action Com-mission sent 504 rosaries with the delegation
to El Salvador. They would like to gather a g roup to help make them again this year. They will be g a the r - ing on Tuesday mornings at 10 – 11:30 AM and on Friday evenings at 6:30 – 8 PM in McCann Center in New-ton. Marcia Kearney and Alanna Wilson will be on hand to help the novice. Materials will be provided. For more infor-mation, please contact Kathy Hammerly, Stewardship Coordi-nator by email, [email protected] or at the Stew-ardship Office, 641-792-2050.
In The Catholic Messenger this week (November 20):
Bishop Martin Amos shares his thoughts on issues addressed at the U.S. bishops’ fall meeting in Baltimore.
St. Ambrose University honors former longtime coach and teacher Leo Kilfoy.
Fr. Thom Hennen discussed end-of-life issues after a Holy Hour for Life at Our Lady of Victory in Davenport.
St. Joseph Parish in Hills hopes its handicapped-accessible renovations will make its church building more invit-ing to people of all ages.
Columnist Fr. Corey Close offers a Q&A on the last things (death, judgment, heaven and hell).
Three teen organists are committed to providing a vital component of worship for the congregations at two Wisconsin parishes.
One year after a ferocious typhoon crippled parts of the central Philippines, tent homes still dot many areas.
Residents are anticipating a visit from Pope Francis in mid-January.
Public restrooms in St. Peter’s Square will include showers where the homeless can wash. The papal almoner said the service will need volunteers, towels and clean underwear.
Part III – our last installment of the 8,800-word final report of the Synod of Bishops on the Family.
Opinion Page: Fr. Ron Rolheiser reflects on spiritual warfare; Frank Wessling writes about the mark of unity.
Thank you for your support. Please let us know of any stories or suggestions you’d like to share with The Catho-lic Messenger!
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Exploring the Catechism Exploring the Catechism Class meets after Mass on Sunday mornings. The Topics for Exploring the Catechism for th is week wi l l be ; Art. II: I believe in the Resurrection of the Body Paragraph 988 ff; Christ's Resurrection and Ours Paragraph 992 ff.
“The great strength of Christian
sanctity has always been simple
this—that the worst enemies of the
saints could not say of the saints
anything worse than [the saints]
said of themselves”.
— G.K.Chesterton
Have you made your plans for Advent yet?
Advent begins on Sunday, November 30th!
The young people of Sacred Heart Church are having a Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 13th from 10 - 11:30 AM. We need for people to bring Christmas cookies/candy/goodies (popcorn balls, brownies, chex mix-in packaged sacks-etc) on Friday night Decem-ber 12th by 6:00 p.m. in the Gathering Space (enter through Church doors) Our Youth are planning to get together that afternoon at 4 p.m. to setup for the next day. No need to package, but please bring on a large platter or tray so that people can take what they want. We would like to have 6 dozen of each item, but will take whatever you are willing to make. Please respond to Kathy Hamerly at 792-2050 ext. 222 or by email at [email protected] if you would be willing to do some baking!
Three things in human life are important: The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
- Henry James
Life After Loss
Go to the parish website: http://shcnewton.com/ Under “Browse Our Site” on the right side of the page, click on “Calendar of Events”. It brings up the parish calendar. To add it to your personal calendar, click on the “+Google Calendar” icon at the bottom of the cal-endar. It will prompt you to sign in to your google ac-count. If you do not have a google account you can create one by clicking on the blue button that says “Create an account” and follow the instructions. When prompted “Do you want to add this calendar?” click “Yes, add this calendar”. Now you can access the calen-dar at www.google.com/calendar
Add the Parish Calendar to Your
Calendar
Wedding Anniversary Blessings
Sacred Heart Church wishes to honor couples of the parish who are celebrating wedding anniver-sary milestones (every 5 years— 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and so
on). Please complete the form available at the church office or on the website under “Family Life”. The deadline to be included in the bulletin is the 15th of the month before your anniversary.
Mass Attendance
Saturday, November 15th 5:30 PM 155 Sunday, November 16th at 9:00 AM 295
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Project Rachel Ministry
If you have been wounded by
abortion call the confidential Pro-
ject Rachel Helpline at 563-333-
4107. Leave a message if no one is
available to speak with you. A trained counselor will re-
turn your call.
Welcome to Our Parish If you are new to our parish, please fill out the follow-ing information and drop it in the collection basket or mail to the parish office.
Name ____________________________________
Address __________________________________
City ______________ State________ Zip________
Phone _______________Cell_________________
Email ____________________________________
Is it I Lord? Many are called... maybe this year will be the
right time for you to respond.
The dates for the Sacred Heart El Salvador Mission trip are March 14th through March 21st. There are many ways to answer His call beyond actually going there. Find out more! We have to know very early if you would be interested in helping with this work for the poor of Berlin, El Salvador. If you have an interest, questions or know you want to participate please contact Lee or Veronica Mangrich @ [email protected] or 792-0082 very soon.
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dear Padre Did Jesus exist before
his earthly birth? I want to know whether Jesus existed be-fore his earthly birth. I realize nothing is impossible with God, but this certainly adds to the mystery.
Jesus explains his rela-tionship with God the Father in John 14:10–11 when he asks Philip, “Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me.” But how did Jesus exist before he was born of the Virgin Mary? Origen, one of the early Church Fathers said, That there was never a time when he did not exist is to be taken with a certain allowance. For these very words ‘when’ and ‘never’ are terms of temporal significance, while whatever is said of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, is to be understood as transcending all time, all ages, and all eternity” (The Fundamental Doctrines, 4:4:1). Jesus was physically born into this world and Jesus is fully human, but he is also fully divine. We cannot equate Jesus’ birth with our birth. Jesus transcends the limits of time and space. So how did Jesus exist before his birth? We cannot know. Is that part of the mystery? It most certainly is.
FR. PATRICK KEYES, CSsR
2012 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c.827, permission to publish has been granted by the Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Re-served.
Thanks to Joan Mattingly
of Mattingly’s Music & Book for being a bulletin sponsor. See ad on back of bulletin.
The Library’s Latest Welcome to Sacred Heart Library’s column of reviews of current books, DVDs, and CDs that our available in our library. Please come and check out these and other items P h y s i -cal and mental suffering are part of all our l i v e s . The saints were es-pecially aware of this. Joan Cruz has writ-ten Saints for the Sick in wh i ch she i d e n t i f i e s n i n e t y - f o u r saints, blesseds and servants of God who endured various kinds of pain. In one and two page chapters she shares what the persons learned from their experi-ences. Rather ten or eighty years old these persons grew in spiritual maturity and learned to offer pains for the good of their soul and others. This is a good reference book before visiting an ill friend. It can give you a better insight in to the person’s prob-lem and also a saint to suggest for them to emulate. The Library is open after weekend Masses or Monday, Tuesday, & Friday morn-ings. Contact Kay Fisher at 792-2863.
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November 23, 2014 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
A little over a year ago, many people were eager to hear about the birth of the newest heir to the British throne, Prince George. What makes people so interested? Does the whole idea of royalty capture our imagination and give us a “fairy tale” moment—a chance to live in a simpler time (at least to our childhood selves)? Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This story is emphati-cally not a fairy tale, and not like any king we’ve experienced or read about here on earth. This King comes as one who was obedient to his Father, even to death on a cross. This King comes, raised from the dead, to destroy death and put all things under his reign. This King also comes as a shepherd to gather his scattered sheep, bind their wounds, and give them pas-ture. And this King gathers the nations before him to judge not by how powerful they were, but how they cared for the least among them. On the last Sunday of the Church year, before we turn our faces again toward incarnation and birth, we remind ourselves that we are still on a journey with the King of kings and that he will come again. It’s part of the Eucharistic Prayer in the Acclamation of Faith at every liturgy: “We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again” [emphasis added]. Let us strive to be even more eager, more joyful, and more prepared for this King to come than we were for Prince George. Let us begin now to live into the new life he has given us.
Mary Katharine Deeley
2012 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c.827, permission to publish has been granted by the Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Reserved.
Ministry Schedule Ministers who have a sched-uling conflict for the Min-istry Schedule should con-tact Terry Townsend at 641-792-3637 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th. Lectors with a scheduling conflict should contact Monica Sko-kan at 641-792-9599 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th.
If you no longer have a telephone land line and have switched to cell phone only, please inform the parish office so that we have a working phone number for you. Also, if your have a new e-mail address please keep the parish updated. Cell Ph. # ______________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________
Mark here if you’re willing to share this information with the Knights of Columbus.
To report child abuse con-tact: Iowa Department of Hu-man Services Child Abuse Hot-line: 800-362-2178 and if it in-volves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
