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Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of

OUR LADY OF GUDALUPE/CELEBRANDO NUESTRA SENORA DE GUADALUPE: DECMBER 12

GUADETE/BAMBINELLI SUNDAY DECEMBER 17

More photos from both events can be found on our website

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WELCOME

Welcome to all our visitors, newcomers and parishioners!!

If you are new to our faith community and are interested in becoming a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, please stop by the Parish Office or call 225-6414, for a New Member Packet. We have programs and activities available for everyone. We offer RCIA for adults who wish to become Catholic. The names of the pastoral staff members, committee members and ministry chairperson, and their phone numbers are listed on this page.

SACRED HEART PASTORAL STAFF Pastoral staff members are available to help parishioners when they are celebrating the good times or hurting during times of crisis. Consider contacting the following pastoral staff members to help you through a difficult time.

FR. CHRIS HARTSHORN, PASTOR chris.hartshorn@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 310 FR. LUIS MEJIA, PAROCHIAL VICAR luis.mejia@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 313

SACRED HEART PARISH STAFF Rev. Mr. Ron Myers, Deacon 226-8466

Rev. Mr. Randy Horn, Deacon 224-1113

Deacon Ed Garza, Pastoral Care ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 315

Casey Conner, RCIA Director casey.conner@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 309

Deanna Lane, Youth Ministry Director deanna.lane@sacredheartwdm.org 225-0546

Loralee Chase, Adult Faith Ministry and Communications loralee.chase@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext. 309

Kayla Richer, Children’s Faith Formation Director kayla.richer@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext. 319

Karla Serio, Hispanic Ministry Director karla.serio@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext. 304

Leah Mohlman, Minister of Music and Liturgy leah.mohlman@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext 318

SACRED HEART SCHOOL STAFF Jane Kinney, Principal jane.kinney@sacredheartwdm.org 223-1284, Ext. 142

Scott Ehlinger, Vice Principal scott.ehlinger@sacredheartwdm.org 223-1284, Ext. 140

VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.sacredheartwdm.org LIKE US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER: @SacredHeartWDM

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 Baptismal prep classes are typically offered the last Monday of each month at the home of a Sacred Heart parishioner. Email Sarah at msschiltz@gmail.com and AJ at AmandaJeanKelley@gmail.com for more information.

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................................................. Amy Friedrich amyfriedrich@msn.com Children’s Liturgy of the Word Coordinator …………………….Mary Zug, 225-6414 Knights of Columbus ...................... Tom Robson, 554-0904 tomrobson.tdr@gmail.com Prayer Line ................... Wynanda Ferguson, 225-7200 ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org St. Vincent de Paul .............. Rolla Hermann,223-0960 Bill Ehm,210-5239 Women’s Guild ............................ Barb Baker, 339-1561 Pastoral Council ................ Kevin MacFerrin, 321-8896

macferrin@gmail.com Young Adult Director ……….….Jennifer Leon 225-6414 shyoungadults@sacredheartwdm.org BULLETIN DEADLINES: log onto our web site for information about submission guidelines

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.

PASTORAL CARE

If I can be of assistance to you or a loved one, please contact me. I have many resources to share with you.

Deacon Ed Garza, Translated by Karla Serio ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org

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Pastoral

Care

Five Spiritual New Years Resolutions By Fr. Edward Looney

On New Year ’s Day many people re-evaluate their lives. They examine how their lives were in 2017and make resolutions about how 2018 can be the best year! All too often, when we make resolutions we make too many. Instead of thinking of 5-10 resolutions, why not focus on just one or two? If you are interested in igniting your spiritual life, here are a few simple suggestions for your New Year’s resolutions:

1. Patron Saint for the New Year It is a tradition for people to choose a patron saint for the New Year. Some people do this by putting several names in a hat and drawing one, but maybe you would like to develop a devotion to a particular saint. If there is a saint that you have been fond of, why not learn more about them this year? Ask for their intercession daily. Want a random saint? The internet is full of stories about the lives of obscure saints! You are bound to find one!

2. Read the Scriptures Maybe you don’t have time for that much reading. Why not dust off your bible, and begin reading the Gospels. Choose one of the four gospels and read small excerpts each day. Read a small snippet, 5-10 verses a day. You will learn more about Jesus, and you will come into contact with the living Word of God.

3. Pray a Decade of the Rosary Many people want to have a stronger devotion to Mary. Maybe 20 minutes of praying the rosary is a lot of time. Some people find five decades to be a lot! Why not pray a decade a day? In five days’ time you will have completed one set of mysteries. Then begin again. If the rosary doesn’t appeal to you, there are many other Marian devotions. Find the Marian devotion that suits you and go with it.

4. Do Spiritual Reading There are treasuries of spiritual books out there and reading a small portion for five minutes a day can be of great benefit. The saints have written many books that will surely lift you up. There are also contemporary writers like Scott Hahn who can help you in your spiritual life. Pick up a book today!

5. Do a Nightly Examination of Conscience Before we go to Confession, it is recommended that we examine our consciences. In the new year, consider pausing each night before bed, and reflecting on the movements of your day. Be thankful. Be contrite. Ask God for help in whatever tomorrow will bring.

Conclusion In addition to our physical health conscious goals, we must also be conscious of our spiritual life when making our annual resolutions.

Cinco Resoluciones Espirituales Escrito por Padre Edward Looney

En el día de Año Nuevo, mucha gente evalúa sus vidas. ¡Ellos examinan como les fue en el 2017 y hacen metas o resoluciones para que el próximo año sea el mejor año hasta este punto! Desafortunadamente, cuando hacemos resoluciones, hacemos más de lo que podemos manejar. ¿En vez de pensar de 5-10 resoluciones, porque no enfocar en solo uno o dos? Lo que sigue son unas sugerencias simples que pueden ayudar a encender su vida espiritual si es lo que usted está buscando.

1. Santo Patrón Para el Nuevo Año Una tradición del Nuevo Año es escoger un santo patrón para el año que viene. Hay varias formas de escoger el nombre. Hay gente que usa un sombrero y pone varios nombres de santos en el sombrero para escoger uno sin ver cual santo es antes de escogerlo. Pero talvez quieres desarrollar una devoción a un santo en particular. Si hay un santo que usted conoce, aprende más de él o ella. La fe católica tiene muchos santos, unos no muy conocidos. Use el internet para encontrar uno que es una buena empareja con usted, su vida, o su situación.

2. Lee las Escrituras Talvez usted no tiene mucho tiempo para leer. ¿Porque no desempolves esa biblia que tienes en la casa y empiece con el Evangelio? Escoge uno de los cuatro evangelios y lee un poquito cada día. Aunque usted solo lea 5-10 versos diariamente, usted todavía va aprender más de Jesús y vas a estar en contacto con la Palabra del Señor.

3. Rece una Década del Rosario Mucha gente quiere tener una devoción más profunda a Nuestra Señora María. Talvez tomando 20 minutos para rezar el rosario es mucho tiempo. ¿Porque no rezas una década cada día? En cinco días vas a ver cumplido con un misterio completo. Después empieza de nuevo. Si el rosario no es lo que usted busca, hay muchas otras oraciones Marianas. Encuentre la devoción que funciona para usted y síguelo.

4. Lee Libros Espirituales Hay varios libros espirituales disponibles para que usted los use. Leyendo uno por 5 minutos cada día puede darte muchos beneficios. Los santos han escrito muchos libros que deben de ayudar a levantar el espíritu de uno. También hay escritores contemporáneos como Scott Hahn quienes pueden ayudarte con la vida espiritual. ¡Recoge un libro hoy!

5.Haga una Examinación de su Conciencia Cada Noche

Se recomienda de que antes de que vayas a recibir el sacramente de Confesión, que hagas una examinación de la conciencia. En el año que entra, trate de hacerlo cada noche antes de ir te a dormir. Haga una reflexión de los movimientos del día. De gracia. Pide perdón. Pídele a Dios que te ayude mañana con lo que la vida te da.

Conclusión Adicional a las metas que tienes con tu salud físico, también necesitamos estar consciente de nuestra vida espiritual cuando estamos haciendo nuestras resoluciones anuales.

YOUTH MINISTRY “SMASH”

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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION “CFF”

Student Ministry at Sacred Heart offers spiritual, service and social opportunities to teens in grades 9-12. Contact Deanna Lane, Director of Youth Ministry, for more information at 225-0546 or Deanna.Lane@sacredheartwdm.org.

Kayla Richer, Director kayla.richer@sacredheartwdm.org

Debbie Chalik, Coordinator debbie.chalik@sacredheartwdm.org

Marcia Schaul, Office Associate marcia.schaul@sacredheartwdm.org

Summer 2018 Service Trip to Appalachia! Registration Due Feb. 7

Join us June 23-30, 2018 for a week of serving the people in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. By being the hands of Christ you will grow in your own faith while improving the quality of life for the local residents through home improvement projects. Get all of the details and a registration form at www.sacredheartwdm.org/summer-mission-trip or in the church gathering space. Teens currently in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply.

Service Trip Informational Meeting – January 3, 2018, 8:00 pm (following Confirmation class) Got Questions? Come learn more about the summer service trip to Appalachia and the fundraising opportunities following Confirmation class on Wed., Jan. 3 at 8:00 in the Parish Center.

“ F I A ” ( F A I T H I N A C T I O N ) R e g i s t r a t i o n D u e F e b . 7 Got plans for spring break 2018? If you answered “No” then put your Faith into Action by signing up for FIA, a Spring Break Service Adventure! (March 11-14, 2018) For three days and three nights we will live, pray, work and play in Christian community. We will volunteer 6-8 hours a day at local agencies who serve the poor and needy in the Des Moines area and enjoy a variety of fun activities and unique prayer experiences in the evenings. We’ll stay overnight at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny. Cost is $90 which covers all meals, accommodations and of course a T-shirt! (Financial assistance is available). Registration is now open. This event sells out each year, so don’t delay. Forms available at www.sacredheartwdm.org or in the gathering space.

Ice Skating at Brenton Plaza – Jan. 31 Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for FREE ice skating Wed., Jan. 31 from 7-9 pm. We’ve rented the rink with several other Des Moines area Catholic Churches so it will be closed to the public. Skate rental just $1. Get the details and pick up a permission form in the gathering space or sign up online by Jan. 24 at www.sacredheartwdm.org/ice-skating-at-brenton-plaza

UPCOMING YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR Jan. 3 Confirmation Class, 6:30 (No SMASH) – Sponsor Interview Due Jan. 3 Mission Trip Info Meeting 8:00pm Jan. 7 Teen Choir rehearsal 6:30-8 Jan. 10 SMASH on Wednesday 6:30-8:30 Jan. 14 Confirmation Retreat 11:15-5:30

WHAT IS NEW IN CFF

Children’s Faith Formation will be taking a break to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with family and friends! Our classes will resume on January 10, 2018. We wish you all many blessings at the joyous time of year!

UPCOMING CFF CALENDAR

Dec. 13-Jan. 3 NO CFF Jan. 3 Catechist In-Service, Jewish Roots of the Eucharist with Kayla at 6:30 in the church. Jan. 10 CFF 4:30 OR 6:30 Jan. 17 CFF 4:30 OR 6:30 Jan. 24 2nd grade Sacred Heart School Students: First Reconciliation in the a.m.; CFF 4:30 OR 6:30 Jan. 31 2nd grade CFF and TakeOff : First Reconciliation during class; CFF 4:30 OR 6:30

LIVING FAITH BOOKS ARE IN

The New Living Faith books are in and you can find them in their usual shelf in the Gathering Space. Also available is Living Faith for Kids. Suggested donation is $1 per book.

Welcome To Sacred Heart

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all visitors during this Christmas season. We would like to invite you to come back. Weekend Mass times are Saturday's at 4pm, and Sunday’s 8am, 9:30am, 11:15am and 1pm in Spanish. If you have questions or would like information about Sacred Heart Catholic Church, call the parish office at 225-6414, or visit our website at www.sacredheartwdm.org

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FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Sat. Dec 30 4:00 pm Merritt Lutter

Sun. Dec 31 8:00 am Lupe Campero & Martha Salazar 9:30 am Ida Huston 11:15 am Mark Sylvester Manalastas 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

Mon. Jan 1 8:00 am Virginia Deeds

Tues. Jan 2 8:00 am Emily Kinnison

Wed. Jan 3 8:00 am Merallene Dooley

Thurs. Jan 4 8:00 am Greg Losasso

Fri. Jan 5 8:00 am Bill & Helen Lang 9:30 am Special Intentions

Sat. Jan 6+ 4:00 pm Jack Saffell, Gilbert & Bridget Rocha

Sun. Jan 7 8:00 am Laura, Eddie, Luis & Francisca Murillo 9:30 am Manfred Weber 11:15 am Fidelis Miller 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

We are excited to role out our new scheduling system for servers and lectors beginning in January 2018. Please check for an email for the schedule for January 6/7 . Future schedules will be posted here.

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

Parishioner Joan Walsh

...God grant them eternal rest

Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9,/ Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19/Lk 2:22-40 Monday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8/Gal 4:4-7/ Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4/Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Ps 98:1, 3-4, 5-6/Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2a]/Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20/Mk 1:7-11 Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

WEEKEND MINISTRY SCHEDULE

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

GRATEFUL HEART ~ GIVING HEART

The parish buildings where we come to worship God, to learn about our faith and to gather as a Christian community, exist because of the generosity of past generations. Catholics before us gave to build our parish. We have an obligation to

give in order to maintain what they built and to pass it on to the next generation.

JAN 1—SOLEMNITY OF MARY

The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God is on Monday January 1, 2018. Because this Solemnity falls on a Monday, it is not a Holy Day of Obligation. However attending Mass to celebrate this Solemnity is a great way to start the new year. Mass will be offered at 9am on Monday January 1st!

WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START OUT YOUR NEW YEAR! SPEND SOME TIME WITH OUR LORD IN 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, January 2nd. 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”.

DECORATE FOR ORDINARY TIME

The Art & Environment Committee will be decorating our church for Winter Ordinary Time on Sunday, January 7 at 2pm. We need a lot o f help putting the Christmas trees and other decorations away. Service hours available for teens.

CASSEROLES COLLECTION FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE CENTER - JAN 6/7

The Sacred Heart Women’s Guild is coordinating efforts to provide 20 casseroles each month to the Family Violence Center. YOU CAN HELP—please make a casserole! Each casserole should be in an 8 X 8 aluminum container, frozen, and labeled with the recipe, and thawing/cooking instructions taped to the outside. Casseroles may be put in the Parish Center freezer when you come to Mass on Jan 6/7. Please call Judy Schwartz at 556-7788 if you would like to make one or more casseroles over the course of the year.

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WOMEN’S GUILD

Visit the Women’s Guild on the website under “ministries

CAFÉ CONNECTION: NEW YEAR

We are ready for sign-ups for the new year! Please help our Sacred Heart St. Vincent de Paul members as they prepare and deliver a monthly meal to those in need by serving as a volunteer, making or buying three dozen cookies or bars. Be sure to make your package “For SVDP” as often there are other food drop-offs in the parish center kitchen. Deliver your cookies or bars before 10 am on the Monday due date. To sign up for a month in 2018, please use this link: http://signup.com/go/mfmFziF December 4: Teresa Steffen, Robin Fulton, Renee Raap, Kay Youngs, Jacqui Essy

NEXT NIGHT OF SERVICE: JAN. 16

We will gather in the Parish Center once again for our next Night of Service on 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan. 16. We ask members are to bring Hershey Kisses for the Valentines we will make. We will work on YESS care bags and plastic sleeping mats for the homeless. We will also prepare small gifts of treats for our parish altar servers.

OTHER UPCOMING Officers : Next Guild of f icers meet ing

at 6:30pm, Monday, Jan. 8 in the conference room.

New Parishioners’ Breakfast, hosted by the Guild, will follow the 9:30 Mass on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Details to come.

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE RESULTS

With the incredible generosity of many creative holiday bakers as well as numerous volunteers before, during and after the Women’s Guild Christmas bake sale, we made a record amount of money to serve Sacred Heart and community ministries. Our total income was: $2,293.91, doubling our sales from last year. This year, our first ever for pre-orders, we had 23 platters pre-ordered: 13 large and 10 small. We also had nearly three-dozen children/families participate in the cookie decorating station. Thank you all for this outpouring of time, talent and treasure and purchases!

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

!!!HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

JOIN THE KNIGHTS! Call (515) 554-0904

Email: grandknightwdm@gmail.com

Show me your faith with no actions and through my actions I will show you my faith

www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org

KNIGHTS FREE THROW CONTEST SATURDAY JANUARY 6, 2018

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level competition for the 2017 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship, to be held on Saturday afternoon, January 6, 2018 from 1:30 PM-3:30 PM in the Sacred Heart School Gym. All eligible boys and girls will need to fill out an entry form, which can be picked up at the SH school office, or filled out at the time of the competition on Saturday, Jan. 6. All contestants will receive a participation certificate, with the winners receiving an additional award, and information about advancement onto district/regional competition later in January. If you have any questions, please call KC member Bill Wieland @ 515-321-7980 or email him at bwielandcardinals@gmail.com

MAGNA24—JOIN THE MEN’S GROUP

Our Sacred Heart men's group, MAGNA24, meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7pm in the library. If you have been looking to make connections to men of faith at Sacred Heart, January is a great time to start! We will meet January 8th and 22nd. New members are welcome! Just show up or contact Bryan for details 515-720-4853

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our monthly Prayer Shawl Ministry get together will be Monday, Jan 8, 2018 at 6:30 at Hamiltons on Westown Parkway. Please feel free to bring a friend or two! If you can’t make it and would still like to participate or if you have any questions contact Ed at 225-6414 or Becky Pepper at 225-2008. The recipients of the prayer shawls greatly appreciate the prayers and love the shawls represent from our parish community

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

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FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY WERE DONATED IN PART BY THE FOLLOWING

FAMILIES IN MEMORY OF THEIR LOVED ONES

DONATED BY IN MEMORY OF

Ann Warren Dr. John Dougherty Tim & Sue Bata Greta & Lee Bata, Edward Cain Ken Meehan Lorraine & Bob Meehan Linda Reade & Mike Figenshaw The Reade & Figenshaw Family Barbara Sherbo Gilchrist & Sherbo Families Mary & Bob Bracket Melcher-Bracket Families Tom & Pat Robson Dick & Kappy Bedient & Dr. H.T. Robson Linda Adamiak Ron Adamiak Maxine Cronin Red Cronin Mary Ann Hilderbrand Deceased Members of the Hilderbrand Family Janna Rutledge Joan & Lee Koons Jim Halsey Tony Dolski Jim & John J. Halsey Tim and John L. Halsey Jim & John J. Halsey Lusia Halsey and T.J. Szwarc Mike & Sharlene Riche Mark and Nina Heirigs, & Elaine Riche Barbara & Bob Crosby Kyle Ernst Bob & Barbara Crosby Crosby & Balducchi Families Rodger & Joan Prescott J. Suennen Family Jeanie Woods Mayr & Woods Families Lawler Family Pat, Ruth, & Mike Lawler Wayne & Kathryn Bullis Barney & Margaret Jennings, Bob & Marcia Bullis Frances Gallardo The Valdez Family Dick & Linda Blaze Deceased Family Members Leon Hofer Family Marie Hofer Lloyd & Rich Squires Leon Hofer Family Robert, Ruth, Richard & David Beck Patrick E. Crowe Gene & Carolyn Crowe, Sally Hubbert Patrick E. Crowe Tom & Clare Zaworski, Lois Erne Patrick E. Crowe Curt McDaniel George A. Johnson Spain & Johnson Families Teresa Gyldenvand The Lavia & Gyldenvand Families Ruth, Joe & Beth Shannahan Eugene J. Shannahan Dave & Mary Beth Heddinger Karen Heddinger Tom & Patti Halsch Deceased Family Members

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YOUNG FAMILIES CORNER RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

BECOMING CATHOLIC…HAPPY NEW YEAR!

“Ever since December 25, we have been celebrating Christ’s birth. On the last day of His octave, we honor His Mother. There is much to contemplate on this day – it’s the day of Christ’s naming, it’s a day to pray for peace and it’s the start of a new year of grace.

As the New Year begins, we look at Mary as a model for renewed Christian life: in her openness to the Holy Spirit, her radical assent to God’s will for her life, her patience through suffering, and her willingness to bring the Savior into the world. Those are all qualities that would make any of us better people in the coming year.

January 1 is also World Day of Peace. In his message for the World Day of Peace, Pope Francis urged families, faith communities, government leaders, and the international community to practice non-violence and work to build a just peace. Working together, we can be vehicles of Gospel non-violence and a just peace. Take time today to pray for peace in our troubled world.” (USCCB.org)

Looking for hope? Seeking a spiritual home? Wanting answers to life’s big questions? We invite you to explore the Catholic Church and find out how a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ can change your life for the better. We welcome all inquiries and look forward to accompanying you. Contact C a s e y C o n n e r , R C I A d i r e c t o r , a t casey.conner@sacredheartwdm.org or 515-225-6414 ext. 309.

A Special Opportunity for YOU

Are you looking for a New Year Resolution?

Do you feel like there is something missing in your life? We all want true and lasting happiness, but sometimes we look for it in all the wrong places. A two-day weekend retreat, called Welcome is a life-changing experience and has improved the lives of many men and women in this parish and all across the country. We invite you to take a weekend off from your busy, stressful life to discover what’s missing and what to do about it. The retreat is right here at Sacred Heart and welcome to all parishioners, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. What is holding you back from making 2018 the best year yet?

Come to the next Welcome weekend! It’s an incredible experience that will help you discover what’s missing in your life and what to do about it.

Men’s Weekend: Sat, Feb 10 – Sunday, Feb 11

Women’s Weekend: Sat, Feb 24 – Sunday, Feb 25 Retreat Location: Sacred Heart School

For more information and to sign up, call the

par is h o ff ic e at 2 25 -6 414 o r vis i t www.sacredheartwdm.org/welcome.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

The next three-part series of classes on the sympto-thermal method of natural family planning is scheduled to begin Sunday, January 14th, from 6-8:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, West Des Moines. Cost is a one-time fee of $135 for all course materials, classes, one year of consultation with certified instructors, a one-year digital subscription to Family Foundations magazine and one-year subscription to CycleProGo app. Financial Assistance is available as needed. Online registration is required. Register at www.register.ccli.org For more information, call 515-278-1623 to talk to Kerry or Renee or send an email to rjlmcguire@gmail.com.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL UPDATE

Congratulation to girls basketball teams on a successful season. 8th grade girls finished 1st in post season and 7th grade finished 3rd.

January 5 – 7th grade hosts 9:30 mass

January 6 – Freshman placement tests @ DCHS 7:45-12

January 9 Preschool info night @ 6:00

January 19 – 2nd grade hosts 9:30 mass

January 23 – TK/Kindergarten info night @ 6:00

January 24 – First Reconciliation

January 30 – Catholic Schools Week Open house 5:00-7:00

January 30 – 7th & 8th grade volunteers

@Meals from the Heartland

DOWLING CATHOLIC PLACEMENT TEST

Dowling Catholic High School will be administering the Incoming Freshman Placement Test on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 7:45 a.m. – 12 Noon. Students interested in enrolling at Dowling Catholic should take the test. The test does not determine admissions, but is used to identify the level of classes that will allow the student to be successful in high school. Parochial school students are automatically registered to take the test. Non-parochial school students should contact the Admissions Office by Tuesday, January 2nd to register for the exam. Students unable to take the exam should contact the Admissions Office to register for the make-up Dowling Catholic A d m i s s i o n s O f f i c e 5 1 5 - 2 2 2 - 1 0 2 5 , teischeid@dowlingcatholic.org

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BIENVENIDOS

Bienvenidos a todos nuestros visitantes, los recién llegados y feligreses !!

Si usted es nuevo en nuestra Parroquia y desea ser miembro de la Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón, por favor pase por la oficina parroquial o llame al 515-225-6414 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 chris.hartshorn@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 310 PADRE LUIS MEJIA, VICARIO PARROQUIAL luis.mejia@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 313 KARLA SERIO, DIRECTORA DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO karla.serio@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 304

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 (CFF)…………..…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 comuníquese con 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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La abundancia viene de Dios, y esto además de venir de Dios, es una prefiguración de lo que significa la salvación. La abundancia es el cumplimiento de nuestras necesidades, espirituales, emocionales, sociales, y físicas. Si nosotros vemos la abundancia desde ese punto de vista, nos damos cuenta que Dios nos llama a algo más que acumular vienes y dinero para nosotros mismos; Él nos llama a compartir con nuestros hermanos necesitados de lo que tenemos.

En el evangelio de san Mateo leemos que Jesús “ordenó a la gente que se sentara en el suelo. Tomó los siete panes y los pescados, dio gracias, partió el pan y se lo dio a los discípulos; éstos se los dieron a la multitud. Comieron todos hasta quedar satisfechos; y con los restos llenaron siete canastos. Los que habían comido eran cuatro mil hombres, sin contar mujeres y niños” (Mat 15; 35; 37). Esto significa que cuando Dios te da algo, te da a manos llenas. El no escatima monto ni cantidad para bendecirte.

Si ponemos atención al pasaje del evangelio, Jesús no es el que distribuye la comida; sino los discípulos. Dios es el que manda a sus sucesores y a todos los bautizados a compartir de lo que Él nos da. Si hay tanta pobreza en el mundo; es porque nosotros como administradores de los bienes de Dios hemos fallado en darle a cada quien lo que le corresponde. No hemos entendido el principio del bien común que consiste en darle a cada quien lo que le corresponde. Que haya tanta hambre, sufrimiento, y odio en el mundo no es culpa de Dios como muchos lo presentan. Es nuestra culpa por no seguir los mandamientos de Dios; por querer escalar posiciones pisoteando a tu hermano en Cristo. Si después de leer este artículo nos remuerde la conciencia, es porque algo estamos haciendo mal.

Amados hermanos en Cristo la navidad es un tiempo para

compartir. En esta semana te pido que te preguntes; ¿Con quién

puedo compartir de los bienes que Dios me da? Debo compartir

con aquel que me va corresponder con otro regalo; ¿o aquel que sé

que no ve va a regresar nada a cambio? Recuerdas aquel pasaje

donde Jesús dice que el que da en el silencio recibe más. Mis

queridos hermanos que tu mano izquierda no sepa lo que hace tu

mano derecha.