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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]
Luke Gregory, Lifelong Faith Formation Ext # 224 E-Mail: [email protected]
Renny Crawford, K-8 Faith Formation Coordinator, Ext. #231 E-Mail: [email protected]
Emilee Brisel, Sr. High Youth Ministry E-Mail: [email protected] 641-521-0673
Virginia Bennett, Choir Director/Organist E-Mail: [email protected] 641-275-3683
SHARE Preschool: 641-792-8639 E-mail: [email protected]
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.
Sacred Heart Church
April 30, 2017
Third Sunday of Easter
1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208
Web Pages: www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com
Facebook Page: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Twitter: SHFF Newton
Parish Office: 641-792-2050 FAX: 641-792-8639
Business Office 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.
Hymns
Saturday, 5:30 PM Cantor: Lynn Miller
Sunday, 9:00 AM Cantor: Jean Ferguson
Saturday, 5:30 PM
& Sunday, 9:00 AM
Entrance Chant: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore
Thee #504
Presentation & Preparation of Gifts Two Were Bound
for Emmaus #282
Mass Setting: Mass of Christ the Savior
#62-67
Communion Chant: Lead Me, Lord
#479
We Remember #508
Sending Forth: The Strife is O’er
#272
April 29: 5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the
souls of Jerry & Alice Schroyer, parents of Ann Ratliff, Jone Birkenholtz, Mike Schroyer, & Janet Deaton. First Communion will be celebrated during Mass.
6:30 PM First Communion Reception will be held in McCann Center following Mass.
April 30: 8:15 AM Choir practice will be held in the church 8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the church. 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of
the parish. Baptism of Hayes Robert Pearson will be cele-brated during Mass.
10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in McCann Center
10:15 AM Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Commun-ion Training will be held in McCann Center
10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will be held in McCann Center
Monday, May 1: 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the souls of George & Georgia Oliveira 6:30 PM Liturgy Commission will meet in McCann
Center Tuesday, May 2: 5:05 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in
the church 5:15 PM Mass will be offered as a Special Inten-
tion for Gloria DeSouza Adoration will be held following Mass until 6:00
PM Confessions will be heard during Adoration 6:00 PM Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Commun-
ion Training will be held in McCann Center Wednesday, May 3: 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Bounce House Day for
SHARE Preschool will be held in McCann Center 11:30 AM Mass will be offered as a Special Inten-
tion for Pereira Family Healing 5:30 PM Community Meal will be held at First
United Methodist Church 6:00 PM Faith Formation Picnic will be held at
McCann Center 6:30 PM Choir Practice will be held in the church. 7:00 PM Graduation Mass Planning Meeting will
meet in McCann Center 7:15 PM Interviews for Confirmation Candidates
will be held in McCann Center Thursday, May 4:
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9:00 AM—3:00 PM Bounce House Day for SHARE Preschool will be held in McCann Center
9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in McCann Center
12:30 PM Stewardship Commission Meeting will be held in McCann Center
5:15 PM Mass will be offered as a Special Inten-tion for Sharlene Pereira and Derrick Oliveira
5:45 PM Social Action Commission Meeting will be held in McCann Center
7:00 PM Ava Maria Book Club will meet in McCann Center
Friday, May 5: 8:30 AM Rosary will be prayed in the church 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Keith Stratton, wife of Cecelia Stratton 9:30 AM Coffee & Visiting following Mass in
McCann Center Saturday, May 6: 1:00—3:00 PM Mother-Daughter Tea will be held
in McCann Center 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 souls of Allen & Erna Hayes, parents of Mar-garet Ellis. Baptism of Leo Horstman and Emma Brat-land will be celebrated during Mass.
6:30 PM Prayer for Vocations will be held in the church following Mass.
6:30 PM Right to Life Plant Sale will be held fol-lowing Mass in the Gathering Space
Sunday, May 7: 8:30 AM Rosary will be prayed in the church 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of
the parish. May Crowning will be held during Mass. Emily Laffoon will be confirmed during Mass.
10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in McCann Center following Mass.
10:00 AM Prayer for Vocations will be held in the church following Mass
10:00 AM Right to Life Plant Sale will be held in the Gathering Space following Mass
10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will meet in McCann Center
7:00 PM Apologetics (2nd Session) will be held in McCann Center
7:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group will meet in McCann Center
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Don Hummel, Lois Carter, Pat Patterson, Ione Vasquez, Betty
Hummel, Teresa Hauge, Myrna Hill, Bev Supino,
Delores Klemm, Joan Harding, Joe Henry, Joanie Lu-kavsky, Cecelia Stratton, Robert Hughes, Theresa Clark, Carol Price, Francis O’Roake, Mary Marnell, Ruth Stewart, Sharron Hawkins, Adam McNeer, Jerry Balek, Frank & Mary Brindza, Judy Lammers, Bobby Tedrow, Lenette Swanson, Jim Golik, Evelyn Tedrow, Pam Rausch, Carol Wilson, Fanny Shores, Mike De-Penning, Richard Varnum, Joyce Sabel, Doris Cronin (former parishioner), Michelle McGill (Colfax parish-ioner), Donna Baker (daughter of Mary Marnell), Angi Reed (sister of Pam Zaabel), Doris Gironseth (sister of Alexzandra Anderson), Shawn Bollhoefer (son of Mike & Linda Bollhoefer), Jacki Aikeyns (uncle of Dana Determan), Madelyn Kecki (great-granddaughter of Bill & Carmen Gill), Brad Wiese (brother-in-law of Joanie Lukavsky), Leland L. Cook (father of Virginia Bennett), Joe D. McDermott (son of Joe A. & Barbara McDermott), Erick Grossmeyer (cousin of Janet Cox), Jimmy Hayes (brother of Margaret Ellis), Mary Lamb (step-mother of Jill Anderson and Jon Lamb), Jase Merriman (cousin of Jill Ergenbright), Les Curry (father in-law of Colleen Curry), Monica Nilles (mother of Jim Nilles), Thomalu Elliott (sister of Mar-sha Haycock), Gail Lenhart (sister-in-law of Charity Noe), Jennifer Maki (granddaughter of Glorian Maki), Carol Duke (sister of Barbara Stewart), Peggy Gardner (mother of Rhonda Bauer), Mary Roper (daughter of JoAnn Shannon), Terese Weise (sister of Joanie Lu-Kavsky), Valerie Brown (daughter-in-law of Katy Baker), Jack Whitinger (father of Tammy Cochran). . . . For the repose of the soul of Mike Jones, husband of Carol Jones, who died April 25th, and comfort for his family
Wednesday: 1 Cor 15:1-8 Jn 14:6-14 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40 Jn 6:44-51
Monday: Acts 6:8-15 Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51—8:1a Jn 6:30-35
Readings: May 1 through May 7:
Friday: Acts 9:1-20 Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42 Jn 6:60-69
Sunday Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41 1 Pt 2:20b-25 Jn 10:1-10
Graduation Mass Planning Meeting
Sacred Heart Catholic Church graduating senior students are in-
vited to a Graduation Mass planning meeting and practice on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00PM in the Youth Room. Pizza will be served. Please bring a sen-ior picture with you, as well information about your future plans for next year. If you are unable to attend, please let Emilee Brisel know at 641-521-0673.
First Communion First Holy Communion will be celebrated this Saturday, April 29 at the 5:30 PM Mass. A reception will be held in McCann Center for the First Communion Candidates
following Mass. There will not be confes-sions or rosary on that Saturday afternoon.
Congratulations to . . .
Congratulations to Ryanne Rausch, chosen as a Rotary Student of the Month for April.
May Crowning
Next Sunday May 7th all children par-ticipating in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word and any other children who would like to join them, will honor the Blessed Virgin Mary with flowers during the Presentation of the Gifts at the 9:00 AM Mass.
LITURGICAL ROLES
Saturday, May 6 5:30 PM
Lector: Bill Ehler Fred Dimon Hospitality: Steve & Mary Mullan Frank & Carolyn Campbell Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Joe Marlis Strike Barbara Majerus Cathi Fouts Steve & Rosie Murphy Nick & Valerie Steinbach Altar Servers: Abby Faidley Keith & Sadie Steinbach Rosary:
Sunday, May 7 9:00 AM
Lector: T.J. Ratcliff Robin Lilienthal Hospitality: Dan & Margaret Ellis Marilyn Reese Susan Becker Extraordinary Ministers: Deacon Joe Mark Allen Terri Ayres Tim Bloom Mary Beth Lawson Barbara Stewart Nancy Schwickerath Paul Muller Altar Servers: Logan Zaabel Paul Maharry Gage Linahon Children’s Liturgy: Debbie Stratton Kerri Reed Rosary: Maria Maharry Coffee Hosts: Martha & Cristina Sanchez
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“The Lord is risen, it is true!” Through our baptism He calls us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who herald the Good News as priests, brothers and sisters. If you think God may be inviting you to such a vo-cation, Call Fr. Thom Hennen, diocesan vocations director at 563-324-1911, or write: HennenT@ diodav.org.
Mothers & Daughters of all ages
Saturday, May 6th 1:00-3:00 PM
Mothers and daughters of all ages are invited to
CELEBRATE!! Relax and spend time together chat-
ting over tea and finger sandwiches. Decorate a home-
made teacup shaped cookie. Have some laughs posing
in our fanciful photo booth. Share fun conversations
with some simple games. And if you
are ready for a project, paint a spring-
time picture on an 11 x 15 can
vas. Sommer, of Art Junkie, will
be on hand from 2—3 PM to
guide the process. Cost for the
painting only $15. Please sign up
at the table in the Gathering
Space to make reservations
for the tea and/or to
paint.
Apologetics—2nd Session The Sunday night group, Apologetics will con-tinue with a second session starting this Sunday evening, April 30th at 7:00 PM. Anyone is wel-come to attend.
Thanks to Rhonda Bauer of Cut Loose Hairstyling for being a bulletin sponsor. See ad on back of bulletin.
Natural Family Planning There is no need to tolerate the moodi-ness, depression, weight gain – or worse - that goes along with contraceptive methods. Make the healthy and safe choice of Natural Family Planning. To learn more visit www.live-the-love.org
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Annual Plant Sale
Get those green thumbs ready! Our annual plant sale will take place after mass on Saturday, May 6 and Sun-day, May 7. Please stop by for all your bedding plants or even a Mother's Day gift. The beautiful plants are provided by Coxes Greenhouse. Proceeds go to Preg-nancy Center of Central Iowa.
Thank you!, The Social Action Commission
Apostleship of the Sea of the USA Last week Father Reynolds attended the annual general membership meeting of the Apostleship of the Sea of the USA at the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies near Baltimore. He was re-elected as the Vice-president of AOS-USA for an additional two-year term.
Wednesday, May 3rd 6:00 p.m.
McCann Center
Faith Formation Families are invited to join us For an end of the year picnic with lots of Fun and Games
The Knights of Columbus will be grilling hot dogs and Hamburg-ers . We will be serving beans and chips.
Hannah’s Story Milagro de amor
Hanna is beautiful 14 year old Salvadoran girl, oldest of 5, of a family who has been through many struggles. 3 of the 5 children are special needs children. Hanna has been nearly deaf for most, or all, of her life. She doesn’t speak and only “signs” a little with her mother. Her mother’s lifelong dream has always been to some
how get some help for her daughter. Help has fi-nally come through the efforts of Dr. Melvin, a lo-cal doctor in Berlin, El Salvador, and the people of the Sacred Heart Medical Mission. It was through these people’s efforts and donations that Hanna was able to get a hearing test, a consult with a spe-cialist, and have both ears fitted for hearing aids. You can see her video on Sacred Heart Facebook page as well as the Sacred Heart website. Watch her reactions to the first time she is hearing with her new aids. It is a beautiful moment! We just received an email from Milagro, a longtime friend and one of our facilitatiors in El Salvador in regard to Hanna: Blessing to all the Team of the Medical Brigade, to all the supporters of the Sacred Heart Church that make possible these “miracles” of love.
Hugs, Milagro
We want you to know that you really can and do make a difference in someone else’s life. Thank you very much for making this possible.
Sacred Heart Scholarships
Applications for the Sacred Heart Church parish scholarship are avail-
able by the parish office, and are due in the office by Monday, May 1. Any graduating high school senior who is a member of Sacred Heart Church may apply.
Community Meals The next Community Meal will be May 3rd at the First United Meth-odist Church from 5:30-6:30 PM. The menu is:
Goulash, Bread & Butter, Green Beans, Cupcakes, & Beverage
May 3rd meal is sponsored by First United Methodist Church
Garden Plot The church has a garden plot south of McCann Center. If any one is interested in a portion of the plot, contact Frank Campbell at 641-891-9119.
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Domestic Church Challenge of the Week
Every week the “Strong Catho-lic Families: Strong Catholic Youth” team will give you and
your family a new way you can promote your domestic church at
home!
As May is the month we celebrate Mary in our Catholic church, we challenge you to celebrate Mary at home! In the handout you received with your bulletin last week, "Forty Ways to Foster Prayer in Your Home", number 6, encourages you to create a May altar in your home with a statue of Mary surrounded by flowers. Make the connec-tion with your family that we did the same thing at Mass this weekend--crowned Mary with flowers. You may also want to embellish your May altar with a rosary, a candle and a cross. Once you have created your May altar in your home, pray with Mary during the month; Hail Mary and Hail Holy Queen are good choices or pray a decade of the rosary.
Look here every week for ways you can promote your Domestic Church!
Catholic Home Missions Appeal Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today. Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home missions be-cause they are unable to fund essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support funds programs such as religious education, semi-nary formation, and lay ministry training to build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions.
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 bulle-tin is the 15th of the month before your anniversary.
SHARE Teacher Needed SHARE preschool is a well-respected, loving Chris-tian school dedicated to providing quality learning experiences to children ages 3-5. We are looking for a part time/substitute teacher who would like to be part of a great team, are highly motivated, and flexi-ble. As a teacher at SHARE you will be expected to:
Deliver curriculum Follow state childcare regulations Create a positive learning environment Develop strategies to guide positive behavior Build good open communication with chil-
dren, parents, and other teachers Observe and record academic and social de-
velopment Ensure learning environment is clean and
safe Work as a team to develop goals for teachers
and students Undertake additional tasks as required (i.e.
book keeping, shopping)
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
Experience working with children ages 3-5 Fantastic organizational and team work skills Sound written and verbal communication
skills Basic computer literacy skills
SHARE prides itself on offering excellent working conditions to its employees including professional development, flexible work arrangements and op-portunities to be rewarded for outstanding perform-ance.
Need Help? People who need assistance for shoveling their walk, or mowing of grass, or for doing odd jobs around the house, the Knights of Columbus would like to help. Please contact the parish office at 641-792-2050. They will handle all requests with privacy.
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Walk for Life “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedi-cated you..” Jeremiah 1:5 The Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa is hosting their annual Walk for Life on May 6th at 9:00 AM starting at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The Pregnancy Center is a local non-profit agency that provides free services to women in crisis pregnancies. They provide counseling, post abortion counseling, parenting classes and material support where needed. They are there to provide loving support to women who might consider abortion as their only other option. This is only one of two fund-raisers held annually. You can help in one of three ways: First: COME AND WALK! First and foremost we
want walkers. By just coming to walk you can be a witness to the sanctity of human life. A witness to the fact that all life is precious in God’s eyes.
Second: Be a sponsor for the walk. Sign up to be a sponsor and collect pledges from family and friends. Many people are more than willing to do-nate a small amount to support this worthwhile cause. If you would like a sponsor sheet please con-tact Lee Mangrich at 641-831-9645.
Third: Pledge to a walker. There will be sign-up sheets in the back of church for anyone who wishes to support a walker. Any amount, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.
If you choose to be a sponsor please come to St. Stephen’s with your sponsor sheet by 8:30 for registra-tion. The walk will go on, rain or shine, so please pray for shine.
In The Catholic Messenger the week of April 27th:
Welcome to our new Bishop-elect! Great photos!
Iowa Catholic Conference: synopsis of 2017 legislative session.
Spanish page: KCs react to election of first Hispanic state deputy.
Bishop Amos dialogues with Newman Center stu-dents.
More Easter season photos from around the dio-cese.
3 Peoria priests pedal for prayers and vocations. ‘Sister Listeners’ help Rwandans move on.
Columns Persons, places and things: connections with the
bishop-elect. Jenna Ebener: Compassion for special students. Deacon Cranston: A glimpse of the Kingdom of
God Fr. Doyle Question Box: a question about the title
‘monsignor.’ Fr. Trevino: Continue learning, reflecting. Fr. Rolheiser: 500 years of misunderstanding. Messenger Editorial: Easter and atheism. Thank you for your support. Please let us know of any stories or suggestions you’d like to share with The Catholic Messenger!
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SHARE Preschool This week we will be working on our Spring program, celebrating with special days and participating in some of our favorite games and activities. We will create our own super hero and
practice for the spring program We will design a super hero cape, mask,
or shield Our classes will have fun with the
Bounce Houses from Farver True Value and they will participate in the SHARE Preschool Olympics! Each student will be awarded their own medal!
The students will review shapes and numbers
We will practice our new Bible Verse, God is Love.
The students will enjoy super hero sto-ries
The class will participate in small group learning activities
In Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings, We return to the Lord:
April 22nd & 23rd Envelopes $ 2,256.70 Offertory $ 812.00 Autoshare $ 1,152.00 Votive Candles $ 209.25 Coffee $ 42.00 Rice Bowl $ 145.00 Holy Land $ 325.00 Easter $ 1,605.00 Home Missions $ 15.00 Catholic Relief $ 320.00
Jasper County’s Greatest Generation Day Jasper County Historical Museum
1700 S. 15th Ave W., Newton Sunday, April 30th
Tours beginning at Noon, last tour at 4:00 PM No Charge—Donations are welcome
Come see the new WW2 exhibit. Both floors of the museum will be open for self-guided tours. Re-freshments of ice cream and cookies will be served.
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT A thought or two on stewardship in the Sunday readings
As today’s gospel reveals, the first meal shared with the risen Lord happened in a place called Emmaus. Perhaps there is no better time to reflect on this story than in those prayerful moments at Mass when we return to our place after receiving Holy Communion. Those few moments give us an op-portunity to reflect on our stewardship of Christ’s presence within us. We have a chance to practice hospitality by inviting Jesus into our hearts to walk and talk with us about our own Emmaus journey. We can relive once again the time when he broke bread for the disciples. And just as they did, we too can recognize Christ in this meal we have just shared with others.
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April 30: Marlis Strike LuAnn Wheeler Luke Hanson May 2: Paul Mattingly Manual Vasquez Drew Bratland May 3: Jean Ferguson Courtney Jacobsen Jordyn Kahn May 6: Collin Jacobsen Michaela Jacobsen Jonny Clute
For Birthdays to be listed in the bulletin, you need to submit names and dates to Ann.
Life After Loss
“Grief is a most peculiar thing; we’re so helpless in the
face of it. It’s like a window that will simply open of its
own accord. The room grows cold, and we can do
nothing but shiver. But it opens a little less each time,
and a little less; and one day we wonder what has be-
come of it.” ― Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha
Exploring the Catechism Exploring the Catechism Class will meet after Mass on April 30th. Topic for class discussion will be Popular Piety Par. 1674 and Christian Funerals a 1680.
Heartland Gospel Hymn Sing The Second Annual Heartland Gospel Hymn Sing will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 7:00 PM in the Pella Christian High School Vermeer Auditorium, 300 Eagle Lane in Pella, IA. You are invited t join us for this non-denominational, intergenerational time of singing the heartwarming traditional hymns of the faith. It is going to be a wonderful evening of worship as we all join in singing these familiar songs like “It is Well With My Soul”, “Blessed Assurance”, and “Victory in Jesus”. The singing will be led by Mr. Tom Brown and a mass choir which will include anyone who wants to sing along with some of our local Gospel singers. Our pian-ist will be Mr. Bill Pedrick. There will be a free will of-fering received to cover expenses. If you would like additional information, or would like to be part of the mass choir, please feel free to contact Carol Houk at [email protected] or Christy Van Zee at [email protected] or 641628-1068. The Choir will practice at 6:00 PM on June 10 prior to the hymn sing.
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Ministry Schedule Ministers who have a scheduling conflict for the Ministry Schedule should contact Terry Townsend at 792-3637 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th. Lectors with a scheduling conflict should contact Monica Skokan at 641-792-9599 or by e-mail at
Prayer Chain To have someone added to the Sacred Heart Prayer Chain, contact Marilyn Lamb at 275-0020, Mary Pritchard at 792-3518 or Theresa Stewart
by e-mail: stewart4@iowatele com.net. If no one can be reached, you may call Margaret Dimon at 792-9819.
2012 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. All Rights Reserved.
What does it mean when someone says the
Eucharist contains the “glorified” body of
our Lord Jesus Christ?
In 1551, the Council of Trent definitively taught that “in the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist ‘the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained’” (CCC 1374).
I’m not sure what “the glorified body of our Lord Jesus Christ” might refer to in your question, but I can make an educated guess. Since Jesus has suffered, died, and risen from
the dead, the sacramental presence contains the reality of the fullness of the experience of the paschal mystery. Every experience of the risen Jesus is an experience of
the fullness of the mystery and, as such, must include the
fact that he has been glorified through his resurrection from the dead. References to the Lord’s appearances after his res-urrection might be helpful here. “Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself” (Luke 24:39), Jesus told his disci-ples. The Catechism tells us that “Christ ‘will change our lowly body to be like his glorious body,’ into a ‘spiritual body’” (CCC 999). The reality of the resurrection “exceeds our imagination and understanding; it is accessible only to faith” (CCC 1000).
Source: Liguorian, April 2007
The Library’s Latest Welcome to Sacred Heart Library’s col-umn of reviews of current books, DVDs, and CDs that our available in our library. Please come and check out these and other items. We have all heard it said that the Catholic Church condoned slavery; persecuted the Jews; murdered millions of Protestants during the In-quisition; and started the Crusades as a war against Muslims. Rodney Stark, one of the most respected authors and professors of early Christian history decided to discover the truth of these and other
“known faults” of Church. In his book, Bearing
False Witness : Debunking Centuries of Anti-
Catholic History, he methodically presents the fallacy of these and other statements about the church. What is particularly interesting is Professor Stark is not a Catholic.In this book he purposely supports his research by citing from the best historians in each of the areas he discusses. The book, while thorough in the presentation of facts not hearsay, is easy to read. No doubt many non-Catholics, and especially scholars, will read this because of Professor Stark’s reputation. As Catholics, we should read it for his great defense of our faith. The Library is open after weekend Masses or Monday, Tuesday, & Friday mornings.
Contact Kay Fisher at 792-2863.
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Pray for our Military Please pray for the safety of these military personnel who have ties to members of our parish:
Zachary Geringer, Alexander Podol,
Joey Anderson, Steve Kalkhoff,
Nicholas J. Huggins, Tim Dodge, Sean Healy, Caitlin Huggins McCay,
Jordan Koser, Joshua Justus James Hovar, Mark Modlin, Tyler Daly, Scott Anderson, Payton Cox, Philip Mead,
Bill Kopsa, Joshua Oberheu, Curtis Worthy, Jimmy Bennett,
Jake Bennett, & Jason Lee Bennett
© 2017 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c. 827, permission to publish has been granted on September 1, 2016, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Reserved.
April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 2:14, 22–23, 1 Pt 1:17–21, Lk 24:13–35
Discouragement and exhaustion are familiar to many of us. When we are young, we are full of life, vigor, hopes, and dreams. But the challenges of life can lead us down rough and narrow streets with few exits. When a fresh hope—an opportunity or a new love—appears but doesn’t pan out, we are even more discouraged than be-fore. The two disciples returning home were convinced Jesus was the Messiah, but it doesn’t seem to be. Jesus isn’t surprised by their dissolution. He catches up to them and takes an interest in their story. When he asks, “What things?” they unburden their hearts, and Jesus listens and cares. With their eyes blinded, they do not recognize their companion. Their faith is dead, their hope is dimmed, their love is cold. The mystery of the cross makes no sense without an experience of the resurrection. They sim-
ply can’t understand why it had to be this way. Arriving in Emmaus, their newfound friend needs to go on. But they insist, as should we in our prayer, “Stay with us!” We need God’s presence to enlighten our faith, rekindle our hope, and inflame our love. Jesus accepts; there is nothing he wants more. He has promised to be with us, and we need to be with him. Jesus offers us his presence not for a moment but for an eternity. The tapestry of Pieter van Aelst depicts this scene at the precise mo-ment of the disciples realizing who Jesus is. Meditate on what this moment says to you.
For Reflection Am I discouraged with God in some area of my life? Talk through these areas in prayer. It was necessary that the Messiah suffer. Do I accept suffering? Am I willing to die with Christ to live with him?
Fr. Mark Haydu, LC
If you are admitted to a hospital please remem-ber to inform the parish
office so that parish staff can attempt to visit you. When you are admitted to a hospital please be sure to be identified as a Catholic at the time of your admis-sion.
Mass Attendance
Saturday, April 22nd at 9:00 AM 150 Sunday, April 23rd at 11:00 AM 270
First Communion Items There are a few gift items for First Communion candi-dates for sale. They are located in the case in the Gathering Space outside the Sacristy.
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-
2178 and if it involves 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.
Mark W. Allen, Financial Advisor
1402 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208
Bus. 1-641-792-2525 TF. 888-944-2525 Cell 641-417-8107
www.edwardjones.com [email protected]
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MATTINGLY’S
Everything in sacred Books and music
Musical Instruments and Repair
Sheet Music, Hobbies
West Side of Square 792-3250 or 800-881-2231
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791-9614 Open 7 Days A Week
For Your Convenience
Scot & Francine Farver
NEWTON EYE
CLINIC, P.C. Daniel Hanisch, O.D.
Thomas Hayden, O.D. Optometry • Contact Lens
Treatment of Eye Diseases & Injury
111 1st Avenue East 792-7375 or 1-(800) 247-7803
The Floor Store 792-2999
Carpet * Vinyl Ceramic * Wood
Window Treatments
Dan & Margaret Ellis 128 N. 2nd Ave E., Newton
floorstorenewton.com
Cooking Shows - Catalog Shows Fundraisers - Wedding Showers
Susan Metz Independent Consultant
641-521-3108 www.pamperedchef.biz/cooknwithsusan
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HAIRSTYLING
901 1st Ave W. Newton, IA
792-0923
Rhonda Bauer, Owner
100 N 4th Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208
Chad E. Klein, O.D. Kristi K. Rhoads, O.D.
641-792-7900
Eyecarecenterofnewton.com
120 N. 2nd Ave W., Newton, IA
Jo Jenkins, Broker 641-521-0302
Barb Barr, Broker Assoc. 641-521-0512 [email protected]
Each office independently
owned & operated
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641-792-3528 400 1st Ave. West
Newton
Dale Maki
792-5040 220 1st Ave W., Newton, IA
www.clemonmaki.com
Jeff Maki Gary Clemon
Attorney Adam D. Otto
General Practice Including
Estate Planning
(641) 792-7000
RJ McCarey
(641) 275-9185
213 1st Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 641.792.3951 Office 641.792.9776 Fax
Tax Planning and Preparation
Review, Compilation, Preparation,
and Payroll Services
Business Consultation & Estate Planning
www.konekpc.com
Hours:
Monday—Saturday
7 aM—8 PM
Sundays
7 AM—2 PM
106 W. Buchanan St., Baxter
641-227-3377
Hometown dining at its finest!
Al & Jeanne Conover, Owners
1105 E. 12th St. S. Newton, IA
641-792-3018 Www.mccannvillage.com
Nick Still Field agent, STILL Agency
PO Box 322, Blairstown, IA 52209
Office: (319) 668-2226 Direct: (319) 530-5342
Email: [email protected]
Helping Brother Knights Protect Their Families Life Insurance—Disability Insurance—Long Term Care Insurance—Retirement Annuities—IRA’s—Roth IRA’s—Legacy Plans
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792-2050