Sacred Heart Catholic Church 409 3rd Ave SE - Aberdeen, SD

Phone: 605-225-7065 Fax: 605-226-5992

www.sacredheartaberdeen.net

Parish Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 8:30-4:30 - Friday 8:30-12:30

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Inviting Everyone to Passionately Live the Gospel

CLERGY

Reverend Mark Lichter Pastor

frmarklichter@sfcatholic.org

Reverend Patrick Grode

Parochial Vicar frpatrickgrode@sfcatholic.org

PARISH STAFF

Janean Block Office Manager

janean@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Paulette Hay Financial Secretary

paulette@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Chiara Wang Pastorial/Homebound Ministry

chiara@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Thomas Eskro Director of

Evangelization & Discipleship thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Dawn Wanttie Asst. Director of Rel. Education dawn@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Jeff Swank Maintenance, Grounds & Cemetery

jeff@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Aberdeen Catholic Foundation David Vetch - Executive Director

david.vetch@acf.network MASS SCHEDULE

ALL PUBLIC MASSES ARE SUS-PENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

CONFESSIONS THE CONFESSION SCHEDULE WILL REMAIN THE SAME IN THE MAIN CHURCH Mon. 5:00pm, Tues. 7:00am, Wed. 5:00pm Thur. & Fri. 7:00am Sat. 7:30-8:00am & 3:30-4:30pm

BAPTISM

Must attend 1 class - first Thursday of the month, 7:00pm in the school li-brary. Call office for info and to reg-ister for class.

MARRIAGE Date must be set 6 months prior to marriage to allow time for classes & formation. Call priests at the office.

CATHOLIC BURIAL Sacred Heart Cemetery, 605-225-7065

Dear Parishioners whom we miss, These are extraordinary times as we are put to the test in our faith and in our composure as Christians during this pandemic. We are not able to gather as a faith community publicly and we are called to remain calm and to stay in our homes for another 30 days to fight this virus. I commend the American people and especially the people of Aberdeen and South Dakota for their resili-ence and their patience. God will take care of us and has His hands on our world. In Hebrews 1:3 it states, “Holy brothers (sisters) who share a heavenly calling, fix your eyes on Jesus….It is we who are that house if we hold fast to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.” We look to the Lord for our consolation and hope during these trying times. Hold firm to your faith and keep on praying that we see an end to this worldwide pandemic.

It is hard for my heart to comprehend as a priest, that for the first time ever, I will not be able to celebrate the Holy Triduum with a gathering of people in our parish. Most of you know that the Bishop recently announced that the public is not al-lowed in our churches to celebrate this most holy time of the church year. The Triduum is the pinnacle of our faith as Cath-olics and as Christians. My heart aches for each of you and your absence from the pews. However, I am very grateful to all of our parishioners who have called or left notes for our encouragement. We are doing good and we certainly have many hours to be able to pray for you and hope you are doing well. We have tried to provide a way to keep you informed. We thank you for participating in the live stream Masses we have available each day and on Sunday.

The Palm/Passion Sunday Mass will be at 11:30am in the main church. The church will be locked from 11:00am until 1:00pm during this celebration and we ask you to watch it from your homes. The Bishop will also be celebrating Mass at the Cathedral at the regular 10:00am time. You can watch both if you want to be doubly inspired!! We will bless the palms, but they will be available at a later date. We will keep them refrigerated. We also will have the regular scheduled daily Masses on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 10:00am live streamed. There is no morning Mass on Thursday as we begin the most holy Triduum. Holy Thursday Mass is at 7:00pm, we will close the church at 6:00pm for the remainder of the night. The Bishop will celebrate Holy Thursday at the Cathedral at the same time. You can pick and chose which one to view and both of them are recorded. Good Friday service is at 3:00pm and the church will be closed from 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Again, the Bishop will celebrate at the Cathedral at the same time. Holy Saturday Mass is at 8:00pm and the church will be closed 6:00pm for the remainder of the night. Again, the Bishop will celebrate at the same time. Finally, Easter Sunday Mass will be at 11:30am with the church closed from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Bishop will have the reg-ular Sunday Mass at 10:00am, which will be on Kelo-Land TV. Please pick a Mass to celebrate with your family and pray for each other and for Sacred Heart Parish and for and end to the pandemic. Father Patrick and I send you our sincere love and care during this unusual time. If you need anything, we have staff on hand to answer e-mail and the phone. Happy Holy Week! Fr. Mark

PS. The only scheduled confessions are on Monday and Wednesday nights at 5:00pm and Father Patrick and I will be in the sacristy and the small chapel respectively. You can also call the office to schedule an appointment for confession.

From the Pastor

The 2020 Sacred Heart Bazaar will be held Sunday, October 11th. We are looking for a group of people to form a chair commit-tee instead of a chair and co-chair. Please prayerfully consider stepping up to be a part of this committee. Thank you and God Bless!

Sacrificial Giving and some thoughts…. “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” As part of his stewardship, a poor villager has provided the donkey for Jesus’ ride. In such a small, yet significant way, we, too, provide for the ministry of Christ. May we in our own way be as faithful as this unnamed villager.

*******JUST FOR LAUGHS******

Home in Heaven

A pastor and a taxi driver both died and went to heaven. St. Peter was at the pearly gates waiting for them.

“Come with me,” said St. Peter to the taxi driver. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed St. Peter to a mansion. It had everything you could imagine, from a bowl-ing alley to an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

“Wow, thank you,” said the taxi driver. Next, St. Peter led the pastor to a rugged old shack with a bunk bed and a little old television set. “Wait, I think you are a little mixed up,” said the pastor. “Shouldn’t I be the one who gets the mansion? After all, I was a pastor, went to church every day, and preached God’s word.”

“Yes, that’s true,” said St. Peter. “But during your sermons, people slept. When the taxi driver drove, everyone prayed.”

Catholic Family Sharing Appeal (CFSA –2020) update….. Parish Goal—$122,000 Total Parishioners—1350 Pledged amount to date—$100, 491.68 Parish Participation to date—336 returned cards—26% Thank you! We are expecting 100% participation! Return your cards even if you cannot pledge and place a prayer request for the success of CFSA –2020. We would like to be finished with this appeal by the end of Lent. Any amount over the Parish Goal will remain with the parish and be used for the stain glass windows! Don’t forget CFSA!!!

Faith Formation

SACRED HEART PARISH IS SEEKING A

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Sacred Heart Catholic Church has an opening for a full-time Director of Music. The successful applicant will work as a

vital part of the parish staff team to bring the parish vision of ‘Inviting Everyone to Passionately Live the Gospel’ to

realization, specifically through the work of sacred music. Tasks include coordinating music to enhance the liturgical

services of the parish, including selecting music, playing the organ and piano for liturgies, directing choirs, coordinating

cantors and accompanists, and maintaining the pipe organ and piano. A full job description can be found

at sacredheartaberdeen.net/employment-opportunities. Interested candidates are asked to send a copy of their resume and an accompanying cover letter to Fr. Mark Lichter, Pastor of Sacred Heart, at sacredheartaberdeen@gmail.com, or by

mail to 502 2nd Ave SE Aberdeen, SD 57401.

Catholic Family Services Counseling Sevices

Catholic Family Services is committed to continue to offer counseling services to clients (adults, teens and children) during this unique time due to Covid 19. We are offering in-person counseling sessions with additional cleaning between sessions.

We are also offering counseling sessions through a telehealth program which is HIPPA compliant and user friendly. Potential clients can call Catholic Fam-ily Services at 605-988-3775 to schedule an in-person appointment or a telehealth appointment.

COMING SOON: THE SACRED HEART DOMESTIC CHURCH INITIATIVE

You, as parents, have the dignity of being the “original and irreplaceable” person in your child’s religious journey. The family is the primary community in the faith journey of the child; it is the “domestic church,” because it is within the life of the family we find the first and privileged place of the Christian community lived. You are “the first heralds of the faith.” Home is where “faith works through love” and a relationship with God is nurtured. You have shared the gift of human life with your child, and through Baptism, you have enriched your child with a share in God’s own life. Your faith, your attitude toward others, and your trust in a loving God strongly influences the development of your child’s faith. Keep an eye out in your email inbox and on social media in the coming weeks for more on this exciting initiative!

Wisdom from the Saints People are made for happiness. Rightly, then, you thirst for happiness. Christ has the answer to this desire of yours. But he asks you to trust him. - St. John Paul II

YOUTH FORMATION Discipleship Camp 2020 D-Camp (Discipleship Camp) is our Diocesan summer youth camp. Junior High and High School youth come together for four days of faith and fun. During the day you will hear talks to help you grow in your faith, bond with a small group of other teens, compete in all-camp Olympic games, have the chance to go to Mass, Confession, and Adoration, and meet lots of new friends!

High School (gr. 9-12 in 2020) - June 22-25

Junior High Camp (Gr. 7-8 in 2020) - July 16-19

More info and registration at http://www.sfcatholic.org/youth/d-camp/ - Parish scholarships available - contact Thomas in the office for more info.

ADULT FORMATION - LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES

Word on Fire ENGAGE this Lent What happens when we die? Does God really send people to Hell? Receive 5 weekly emails from Bishop Robert Barron this Lent and join in a parish wide online discussion. Simply text the word ‘lent’ to 84576 to sign up.

The Way of the Father Lenten Meditations Mondays of lent at 6pm will be live streamed on the parish Facebook account. Add us and tune in each Mon. in March!

The Aberdeen Knights of Columbus, Council 820, is offering two scholarships of $500 each to graduating high school seniors who are active members of Sacred Heart Parish or St. Mary’s Parish. Applications may be picked up at the parish offices. The application deadline is May 1, 2020. Completed applications are to be returned to the parish office.

Pilgrimage to Ireland & Northern Ireland: Come along Nov. 9-19 to what is claimed by many to be the most beautiful place on earth, the Emerald Isle! We’ll

visit Belfast, Derry, Knock, Galway, Killarney, Blarney, Dublin and so much more! Mass each day in great

Churches and Cathedrals along the way! Cost is $3,379 with departure from Omaha. For a brochure and more information, contact Fr. Dan Guenther, St. Mary’s Par-ish, 311 – 4th St. N., Humboldt, Iowa 50548 or call 712-

899-6870 or email frdanguenther@gmail.com

MISC. PARISH HAPPENINGS Aberdeen Right to Life Meetings 7:00pm 1st Thur. of the month, Brown County Courthouse basement Family Rosary - March 31st at Sacred Heart -7:00pm Serra Club 9:00am following the 8:15am Mass 1st & 3rd Satur-days of the month, Sacred Heart Parish Hall Knights of Columbus Good news! You can now join the KCs online in a couple of minutes! Check it out at KofC.org/Joinus and join the worlds largest lay-Catholic organization. Contact Henry Artz at 380-9252 for more information. Catholic Daughters of the Americas For information contact Nancy Vander Hoek at 377-3218 Anointing of the Sick After Mass 1st Sat. of the month Cemetery Hours Sun-up to sun-down Young Catholic Adults 7-8pm on the 2nd Tues. of the month Prayer Shawl - 1st Saturday each month, 9-11am Women’s Group - Meets 6:30am on Saturdays, parish hall Men’s Group - Meets 6:00am on Tuesdays, parish hall St. Mary & Martha (formely Band 6-8) will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 5:45 in the Parish Hall. Any ladies interested in joining or learning more can contact Karen Marnette, Promoter 605-216-4101 (call or text). St. Theresa of Calcutta (formerly Band 10) will meet the 4th Monday of the month at 7pm. Eucharistic Apostles Of Divine Mercy Prayer Group will meet the first Sunday of each month at 2pm in the bridal room. Contact James Raba at 605-381-9633 for more information.

Schedule Of Masses Week Of March 30th Mon. 10:00am † Tom Gubin Tues. 10:00am † Rose Jung Wed. 10:00am † Paul & Therese Leon Thur. 10:00am † Leonard Kline Fri. 10:00am † Tom Kelly Sat. 10:00am † John Malsom Palm Sunday Sun. 11:30am Int. Sacred Heart Parish

SUPPORT & HELP Rachel’s Vineyard is for women & men who suffer from the pain of previous abortions. Call 1-800-700-7867. Natural Family Planning Classes: Learn more about a way of responsible parenthood that is supported by the Catholic Church. Call 226-2232 or 225-7065. Annulments: A possible 2nd chance for marr iage in the Catholic Church. Call 225-7065. Catholic Family Services: Call 226-1304

**BLACK MAIL BOXES** These are located at entrances of the church and Parish Office for you to be able to drop your offering or any other mail correspondence in relation to the church/office. Though our door is closed to the public, the Par-ish Office is still operating through email and phone to continue to serve you at this time of crisis. Pray for one another!!

Readings for the week of April 5, 2020 Sunday: Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mt 26:14—27:66 or 27:11-54 Monday: Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1, 2, 3, 13-14 [1a]/Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5ab-6ab, 15 and 17 [cf. 15ab]/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31 and 33-34 [14c]/Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Ps 89:21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21 Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 [cf. 1 Cor 10:16]/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13—53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 [Lk 23:46]/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1—19:42 Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 [30] or Ps 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 [5b]/Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Ex 14:15—15:1/Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18 [1b]/Is 54:5-14/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 [2a]/Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 [3]/Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 [42:2] or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3] or Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [12a]/Rom 6:3-11/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Mt 28:1-10 Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 [24]/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10

RONCALLI NEARLY NEW Semi-annual bag sale!

We are open Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Sat from 12-4pm. Thank you for your business and donations!

ABERDEEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Instilling Catholic Values and promoting academic excellence by nurturing mind, body, and soul.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: egg noodles, spaghetti sauce, cereal, tuna, soup, canned meats, vegetables, toilet pa-per. We are also in need of volunteers to run the food pantry, as we deal with this pandemic. Please call the of-fice for more information. 605-225-7065

Congratulations to the Roncalli Robo-CAVS who are the 2020 North Dakota FTC State Champions! In June, this robotics team of 10 students, 5 girls and 5 boys, will be competing at the Maryland Tech Invitational at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. If you are interested in supporting the team, please contact

jennifer.goscicki@aberdeenroncalli.org

The 2020 Roncalli Ball has been rescheduled to Friday, May 8th. Please contact the Development Office at 226-2100 to

reserve your seats or to purchase Roncalli Tuition For a Year Raffle Tickets. Silent Auction items can be viewed and bid on

using the Handbid mobile app. For instructions on how to access the app please contact the Roncalli Development Of-

fice. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Roncalli SonShine Patch SUMMER PROGRAM is accepting registrations now! Our program provides a safe and fun envi-ronment for your child to learn and play this summer. Open

from 7:30 am- 6pm each day, children will be busy creating, playing, exploring and making lasting friendships! Flexible

scheduling and lunch is provided at an additional cost.Contact Pat at 225-3460 or pat.buechler@aberdeenroncalli.org

Registration can be found here: http://www.aberdeenroncalli.org/sites/default/files/Summer%20Registration%20Form-2020.pdf