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Church illustration by Sheri George 1627 GRAND AVENUE • WEST DES MOINES, IOWA 50265 APRIL 24, 2016 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of FROM THE PASTORS 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 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

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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

A P R I L 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 ● 5 T H S U N D A Y O F E A S T E R

Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of

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

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

SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 2

SACRED HEART PASTORAL STAFF

Pastoral staff members are available to help parishioners when they are

celebrating the good times or hurting during times of crisis. Consider

contacting the following pastoral staff members to help you through a

difficult time.

FR. CHRIS HARTSHORN, PASTOR

[email protected] 225-6414, ext. 310

FR. LUIS MEJIA, PAROCHIAL VICAR

[email protected] 225-6414, ext. 313

SACRED HEART PARISH STAFF

Rev. Mr. Ron Myers, Deacon 226-8466

Rev. Mr. Randy Horn, Deacon 224-1113

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SACRED HEART SCHOOL STAFF

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

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

WELCOME

Welcome to all our visitors, newcomers and parishioners!!

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

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

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

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

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

numbers are listed on this page.

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

Moines. This community:

Believes and proclaims that Jesus Christ is Lord;

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

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

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

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

temporal needs of people within the parish and beyond.

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

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday ................................................................ 4:00 pm

Sunday ........ 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 am; 1pm Spanish Mass

Daily Mass ..............Monday through Friday 8:00 am

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

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

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Parish Office ...... Phone: 225-6414 Fax: 225-0286

School ................................................................. 223-1284

Children’s Faith Formation .......................... 225-6414

Youth Ministry ................................................. 225-0546

Sunday Faith Formation Preschool ............ 225-6414

Parish Center Scheduling ............................. 225-6414

Weekday Preschool ........................................ 226-2146

Sacred Heart Plus. ......................................... 226-9662

www.sacredheartwdm.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Registered and participating members of the Parish, contact

the Parish Office to register for required Baptism Classes.

Parents are asked to call before the birth of their child.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Registered and participating members of the Parish,

contact the Parish Office six months, or more, in

advance. Preparation classes are required.

NEWCOMERS

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

between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. For address changes, or if

leaving the parish, please call the Parish Office at 225-6414.

COMMITTEE & MINISTRY CHAIRPERSONS

Art & Environment ...................... Pam Douglas, 224-0032

Board of Religious/Academic

Education .................................. Chris Wilson, 480-5472

Tara Nelson, 991-4432

Children’s Liturgy of the

Word Coordinator …………………… Mary Zug, 225-6414

SCRIP ...................................... Barb Horvath, 327-9489

Angela Lawler, 225-6604

Knights of Columbus ........................ Bill Wieland, 321-7980

Prayer Line ................... Wynanda Ferguson, 225-7200

[email protected]

St. Vincent de Paul .................... Rita Dette, 223-6095

Teresa Kordick, 224-9274

Women’s Guild ............................. Barb Baker, 339-1561

Pastoral Council ...................... Dave Shinkle, 244-6821

Young Adult Director ……....Jennifer Leon 225-6414

BULLETIN DEADLINES: log onto our web site for

information about deadlines and submission guidelines.

HEALTH, HEALING & WHOLENESS - PARISH NURSING

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

~Nancy Carlson, RN

[email protected]

SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 3

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

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

REFLECTIONS FOR THE WEEK

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?

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”.

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-or-

Diagnosis

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.

YOUTH MINISTRY “SMASH”

SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 4

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION “CFF”

Kayla Richer, Director

[email protected]

Debbie Chalik, Coordinator

[email protected]

Marcia Schaul, Office Associate

[email protected]

Student Ministry at Sacred Heart offers spiritual, service and social opportunities to teens in grades 9-12. Contact Deanna Lane, Director of Youth Ministry, for more i n f o rm a t i o n a t 2 2 5 - 0 5 4 6 o r [email protected].

RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

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 8th

grade or have completed a “High School Start-Up Class”. Visit the

website for more details.

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.

Apr 23 11 am Hispanic First Eucharist for names M-Z

27 6:30 pm Confirmation Prep Snow Day Make Up Option

May 4 5:30 pm First Eucharist Practice for May 7

7 11 am First Eucharist

22 11 am Hispanic Registration

Jun 26 11 am Hispanic Registration

SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 5

SATURDAY/S

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Readings for the Week of April 24

Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/

Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35

Monday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17/Mk 16:15-20

Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Ps 145:10-13, 21/Jn 14:27-31a

Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Ps 122:1-5/Jn 15:1-8

Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Ps 96:1-3, 10/Jn 15:9-11

Friday: Acts 15:22-31/Ps 57:8-10, 12/Jn 15:12-17

Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Jn 15:18-21

Next Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/

Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY “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]

GIFT—GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER

ADULT FAITH FORMATION TEAM

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!

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

convenient ly located on the webs ite as we l l :

www.sacredheartwdm.org/learn.

REGISTER FOR WEDNESDAY CFF AND

SUNDAY PRESCHOOL 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.

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 Sunday Preschool : Visit our web site at

www.sacredheartwdm.org, click on the Faith Formation tab on the

tool bar, select Registration for Sunday Preschool.

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

Sat. Apr 23 4:00 pm Alice Dillon

Sun. Apr 24 8:00 am Kathy Sonntag 9:30 am Mark Mulvihill 11:15 am Mass of Thanksgiving 1:00 pm 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 Bridget Rocha 9:30 am Mary Burns 11:15 am C. Raymond Nowacki 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

“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

SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 6

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:

We are looking for someone to take on the Family Violence

Casserole coordination job. Please contact Helen Biller (225-

6837 or [email protected]) or Barb Baker (339-1561 or

[email protected]).

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]

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.

New 4th Degree Knights

SACRED HEART CHURCH · WEST DES MOINES, IA · PAGE 7

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

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.

GIVING THROUGH WILLS:

How important is a will? Does it bless your family, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church?

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

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.

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!!

Early bird tickets for this event are $50 through March 31; $60 after.

EASTER SEALS - CAMP SUNNYSIDE BRIDGE

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 Vo lunteer Serv i ces at 515-247-3246 or

email [email protected] or information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ANUNCIOS IMPORTANTES

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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!

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

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 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

Para registrase, pueden llamar a las oficinas al 225-6414 x 304 o con

Rosario después de la Misa de la 1:00 pm

Interested in becoming a member at Sacred Heart?

Please Print

Full Name(s): ______________________________

Age of Children: ____________________________

Email Address: ______________________________

Phone# (H)_______________(C)_______________

Street Address: ____________________________

City: _____________________________________

Zip code: ______________

Please check the best way to reach you:

Email Text Cell phone

Please drop off or mail to the Church office:

1627 Grand Ave. WDM, IA 50265

ADORACIÓN AL SANTÍSIMO SACRAMENTO

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”.

HOLY HUMOR

Q: What kind of motor vehicles are in the bible?

A: 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.

BIENVENIDOS

Bienvenidos a todos nuestros visitantes, los recién

llegados y feligreses !!

Si usted es nuevo en nuestra Parroquia y desea ser

miembro de la Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón, por

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

6414 para facilitarle el Registro de Nuevo Miembro.

Tenemos programas y actividades disponibles para todas

las edades. Ofrecemos el programa RICA para quienes

deseen convertirse en Católicos. La lista con los nombres

de los miembros del personal pastoral, miembros del

Comité y presidentes de los ministerios y sus números

de telefóno se encuentran bajo esta sección.

SACERDOTES SAGRADO CORAZON

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

PADRE LUIS MEJIA,

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

HORARIOS DE MISA EN FIN DE SEMANA

Sábado…………………………………………………………...……………….4:00 pm

Domingo 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 am; 1:00 pm Misa en Español

Misa Diaria……...………………………......Lunes a Viernes 8:00 am

SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIÓN

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

NÚMEROS TELEFÓNICOS

Teléfono de la Parroquial: 225-6414 Fax: 225-0286

Formación en la Fé para niños…………………….…….…….225-6414

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

www.sacredheartwdm.org

SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO

Miembros registrados y participantes de la Parroquia dében

contactar a la oficina parroquial para inscribirse en las clases

obligatorias para Padres y padrinos. A los padres se les pide

comunicar su solicitud antes del nacimiento de sus hijos.

SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO

Miembros registrados y participantes de la Parroquia, se les

pide contactar a la oficina parroquial con seis meses, o mas

de anticipación de la fecha prevista para el matrimonio.

Clases de preparación matrimonial son requeridas.

RECIEN LLEGADOS

Nuevos parroquianos por favor registrarse por teléfono o en la

oficina parroquial entre las 8:00 am y 3:30 pm . Para cambios de

domicilio, o si dejan la parroquia por favor comunicar a la oficina

paqrroquial al teléfono 515-225-6414

COMITES Y PRESIDENTES DE MINISTERIOS

Si Ud. Esta interesado en pertenecer a algunos de los

Ministerios de la parroquia, favor comunicarse: 515-225-

6414, extension 313.

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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 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

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.