Sacred Heart Catholic Church 502 2nd 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

November 17, 2019 Please visit our website at

SACREDHEARTABERDEEN.NET

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

Open Position

Director of Music sacredheartaberdeen@gmail.com

Thomas Eskro

Director of Evangelization & Discipleship

thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Dawn Wanttie

Religious Education Coordinator dawn@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Jeff Swank

Maintenance & Cemetery jeff@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Aberdeen Catholic Foundation David Vetch - Executive Director

david.vetch@acf.network

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Vigil 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30, &11:30am

DAILY MASS Mon. 5:30pm, Tues. 7:30am Wed. 5:30pm Thur. & Fri. 7:30am Sat. 8:15am CONFESSIONS 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 library. Call office for info and to register for class.

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

Saints Mary & Martha Circle (formerly Band 6-8) is looking for interested crafters to sell their homemade items at the annual cookie sale and bakers who would like to donate their goods to the sale. If interested or have any questions, please contact Julie Kusler @ 605-225-1973 or Karen Marnette @ 605-216-4101 after 5pm M-F.

Sacrificial Giving and some thoughts….. Hebrews 13:16—”Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God”

Hospitality is an ancient Hebrew and Christian con-cept-to welcome the stranger. The Letter to the He-brews tells us we entertain angels unbeknownst to us when we offer hospitality. Thanks to your giving of time, ability, and financial resources we become an hospitable church. We know God wants us to reach out and welcome the newcomer. Thank you, for by your offering of yourselves, we are welcoming those whom God has brought to our church!

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.

God bless you! I had the privilege to go from 83 degree temperature to a minus 3 degrees in my return from retreat in Clearwater, Florida! I had a great retreat and I am ready to come back to you with renewed hope and faith in a God who saves us. I prayed for you often on retreat as I know you did for me. It is very good to be home and back to Sacred Heart Parish! There were 19 priests from all around the United States that joined together at the retreat house called the “Cenacle of Mary” which is served by the Marian Servants of Divine Providence. This is an Institute for Priestly Formation sponsored retreat and is to help enkindle into flame the things that we learned in the our training as spiritual directors. Continue to hold in prayer all those priests who were on retreat with me. They came from Florida, New York, Minnesota, Ohio, Michigan, Nebraska, Virginia, Colorado, Missouri, Iowa, Georgia, and of course, South Dakota. A big thank you goes out to Father Patrick for his work the past week.

As I began retreat, this prayer was given to us: “O little man (woman), escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your tasks and labors. Make a little time for God and rest a while in him. En-ter into your mind’s inner chamber. Shut out everything but God and whatever helps you to look for him; and when you have shut the door, look for him. Speak now to God and say with your whole heart; I seek your face; your face, Lord, I desire.” (St. Anselm, introduction to the Proslogion)

As the Church mandates that the clergy take a retreat each year, I wish I could mandate all of our parishioners to do a retreat each year. It does make a difference when we go off and rest awhile in the Lord. I encourage you to take the time each day to say the above prayer and let your hearts rest in the Lord. There are plenty of opportuni-ties in the Diocese for retreats, please check it out! We will also have opportunities within the parish to take time out from your busy schedules and rest. Be watching the bulletin!

One of the scripture passage that I meditated on was Jeremiah 29:11-14: “I know the plans I have for you…” “to give you a future and a hope…” “You will seek me and find me…” Amen! Amen!

Have a great week and keep on praying! Fr. Mark

From the Pastor

New Deacon Class to be Formed -Men of Sacred Heart Par-ish, have you ever considered that God might be calling you to be a Deacon? Our Church needs many man of faith to step for-ward for this and other ministries NOW. Please talk to your pastor or call Deacon John Devlin in the Deacon Formation Office at 605-988-3715.

Needed!! Lay Ministers for Home Bound Communion! This is a great way to serve! For more information, please contact the Parish Office 605-225-7065. Thank you for considering!

ADULT FORMATION

The Coming of the King Advent mini-Retreat Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 4th for an Advent mini-Retreat here at Sacred Heart. The mini-retreat will consist of: 5:30pm mass 6:00pm: Light meal and presentation from Dr. Chris

Burgwald on what it means to be a disciple in Advent 7:00pm: Expostion of the Blessed Sacrament and time

for adoration. Confession will also be offered during this time.

Set aside some time for silence as we enter the busy Christmas season in December. All are invited and cost is free.

Dr. David Anders from Called to Communion on EWTN Will be the keynote speaker here in Aberdeen for the Real Presence Radio fundraiser banquet on Monday, December 10th. All are invited—more information to come!

Reckless Diocesan Couples Conference February 1-2, 2020 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux Falls. Find out more and register at sfcatho-lic.org/familylife/reckless/ only $75/couple - use promo code sacredheartab10 for $10 off courtesy of Sacred Heart.

Communion and Liberation Group Meets most Tuesday evenings at 7pm off campus. Contact thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net for details or check out https://english.clonline.org/

Check out the new FORMED.ORG - no password needed!

Wisdom from the Saints We Ought to speak, shout out against injustices, with confi-dence and without fear. We proclaim the principles of the Church, the reign of love, without forgetting that it is also a reign of justice. Viva Cristo Rey - Long Live Christ the King! Blessed Miguel Pro (Feast Day on Sat, November 23rd)

CLASSROOM STYLE FAITH FORMATION Upcoming Schedule:

Wed., Nov. 20th: Regular Class Night

Wed., Nov. 27th: No Class - Happy Thanksgiving!

Faith Formation Fill-in Catechist Needed

We are in need of substitute catechists that are willing to fill in when our primary catechists cannot make it. Please contact Dawn in the office if you can help out, thank you.

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Upcoming Schedule:

Nov. 20th-22nd: Regular Atrium Sessions

Nov. 27th-29th: No Atrium - Happy Thanksgiving!

32 Points of Reflection: There are 32 points of reflection concerning CGS that help to define the Catechesis. We will be publishing each point weekly this year:

(11/32) At the annual announcement of the celebra-tion of first communion, the children respond ac-cording to the desire for the sacrament and their per-sonal maturity, which is discerned with the help of the family, the catechists, and the priest.

All 32 points can be read at sacredheartaberdeen.net/cgs32-points-of-reflection

YOUTH FORMATION

Next Confirmation class will be on Sunday, November 17th from 4-6pm. Please be sure to bring your commitment form, baptismal cert., and sponsor info form!

Faith Formation

November 23 - November 24: Solemnity of Christ the King ******Team 4 Counts Collections*****

Saturday, Nov 23

5:00 PM Sunday, Nov 24

7:30 AM Sunday, Nov 24

9:30 AM Sunday, Nov 24

11:30 AM

Usher

Brian Goebel Terrance Lacher Dean Maag Steve Redler

Scott Cunningham Patrick King Adolph Renner NOT FILLED

Douglas Berkley Clarence Fjeldheim Dennis Lewno Paul Marnette

LeRoy McComsey Jeffrey Schooler Leonard Willett Dustin Wirt

Greeter Dan Bittner Deborah Heitz Warren Heitz

Craig Clinton Richard Eschenbaum Mary Raile

Susan Eckrich Tamera Kucker Bernice Wald

Elizabeth Haller Mary McHugh Michael McHugh

Lector Peggy Freidel (1) Jeffery Swank (1) Scott Solberg (1) James Raba (1)

Altar Server Jacob Goebel Benjamin Goebel Ryan Goldade

Jarod McFarland Garrett Mitzel (sub req.) Matthew Peterson

William Griffin James Griffin Paul Gutenkauf

Michael Garofalo Ceylie Gergen Courtnie Gergen

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist

Monica Eske Janice Glau Peg Goetz Deborah Ruder Angie Walth Margie Washnok

Jon Hansen Barbara Hoerner Paul Hoerner Alexander King Jennifer Slaight-Hansen Ann Stein

Amy Griffin Willard Griffin Michala Heller Jim Heller Cheryl Ochsner Connie Solberg

Lizzie Guiliani Vickie Haiar (sub req.) Denise McComsey Allison Schock John Vander Hoek Angie Walth

Gift Bearer Mary Kolb Stacey King

Patrick King Todd Ochsner Cheryl Ochsner

Leonard Willett

Rosary Leader Margaret Moore (sub req.) Susan King Michael Gutenkauf Liberty Raba

MISC. PARISH HAPPENINGS Aberdeen Right to Life Meetings 7:00pm 1st Thur. of the month, Brown County Courthouse basement Family Rosary - November 19th at St. Mary’s -7:00pm Serra Club 9:00am following the 8:15am Mass 1st & 3rd Saturdays 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 Nan-cy 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 Tuesday of the month in the church Prayer Shawl - 1st Saturday each month, 9-11am Women’s Group - Meets 6:30am on Saturdays, parish hall Altar Society St. Mary & Martha (formely Band 6-8) will meet every second Thursday of the month at 5:45 in the Parish Hall. Next meeting Nov 14. Questions? If interested in joining or to learn more please call/text Karen Marnette, promoter 605-216-411. 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 November 18th Mon. 5:30pm † Tony Thares Tue. 7:30am † Albert Goetz Wed.12:10pm Int. Living & Deceased Members St Ann’s Circle Wed. 5:30pm Int. Jesus H. Thur.7:30am † Harley Allbee Fri. 7:30am † Mary Ann Whiteside Sat. 8:15am † Dean Ottenbacher Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Nov 24th Sat. 5:00pm † Jan Schmidt Sun.7:30am Int. Sacred Heart Parish Sun. 9:30am † Dr. Jim & Marie Hovland Sun. 11:30am † J. Xiao

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

Aberdeen Catholic School System News

Avera@Home is in need of more volunteers!! Have you ever thought about volunteering but you’re not sure what you would be doing? It’s all about love and sup-port, no talent needed! For more information, please contact Karla Moody 605-995-2268.

RONCALLI NEARLY NEW This week 1/2 price blue tags!

We are open Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Sat

from 12-4pm. Thank you for your business and donations!

RONCALLI WEEKLY CALENDAR Week of Nov 18 – Nov. 23, 2019

Mon., Nov. 18 - Wrestling Practice Starts Tues., Nov. 19 - Region IV Oral Interp at NSU - 8:00 a.m. Wed., Nov. 20 - RE Mass - 12:10 p.m. - Sacred Heart RHS Mass - 2:25 p.m. Cavalry Club Meeting at Americinn - 6:00 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 21 - RP Mass - 12:10 p.m. - St. Mary’s State Volleyball Tournament at Rapid City Fri., Nov. 22 - State Volleyball Tournament at Rapid City Sat., Nov. 23 - State Volleyball Tournament at Rapid City

For the most up-to-date athletic schedule changes, log on to northeastsdconference.org.

The complete school calendar can be found at aberdeenroncalli.org.

Liturgical Schedules for Dec 2 - March 2 will

be launched on Nov 18th by the auto scheduler.

Please be sure you enter your requests in before November 18th. If you are not using the applica-

tion, please call me 225-7065 to put your requests

in manually. Thanks! Janean

HOLY HOUR: Tuesday, November 26, 7-8 pm at Sacred Heart Church. Everyone is invited for a quiet time with the Lord. Sponsored by the Knights Of Columbus as part of their “Faith In Action” program.

Aberdeen Catholic Schools is seeking Substitute Teacher s for all levels. Please complete an application found on the website and submit to 1400 N. Dakota St., Aberdeen, SD 57401. A teaching certificate is welcome but not re-quired. www.aberdeenroncalli.org

Bible Study with Deacon Kelley occurs after

the 7:30am Mass on Tuesdays, in the Parish Hall.

This semester they will be looking at Twenty-Five Patron Saints Of The Church.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is available 24/7 at Avera St. Luke's

Hospital. Open hours at this time are: Sun. 3 a.m., Tues. 4 a.m., Fri. 3 a.m. and Sat. 1 p.m. Call Theresa 226-1304

SAVE the DATE: Saturday Nov 23! Pre-holiday Church Cleaning! MEN (many needed, bring ladder if able), women and children with bucket and rag. 9am-12p.m. If questions call Georgia 225-3782.

Readings for the week of November 17, 2019 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/Ps 98:5-6, 7-8, 9, Thes 3:7-12/Lk 1:5-19 Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 155, 158 [cf. 88]/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [6b]/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15,Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 [23b]/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/1 Chrn 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd [13b]/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Ps 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19 /Lk 20:27-40 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43