Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time–July 16, 2017

Reflection from the Pastor:

A false caricature of Catholic morality is that we are obsessed with rules: do

this, don’t do that. But this completely misses the mark. The purpose of law,

especially God’s law, isn’t for the sake of the law; rather, it’s for the sake of

beatitude: living the blessed life of being fully alive as a human person united

with God. Our Lord Jesus Christ offers us a compelling analogy in today’s

Gospel: God calls us to be fully alive with Him, but unless we are prepared to

receive His gifts, then they cannot fully flourish. A hard path, rocky ground,

and choking weeds are all

analogies for the things that keep

us from being fully alive. Sin

stunts our full potential and kills

our chances of being truly happy.

The Lord, however, announces to

us that for those who repent and

trust in Him, their lives will bear rich fruit and they will be happy. May we

be among those blessed men and women!

Fr. Patrick Reilley Sacred Heart Catholic Church 302 South B Street Arkansas City, KS 67005 Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. Misa en Español Domingo 11:00 a.m. Confessions/Confesiónes

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. Martes - Viernes 7:30 a.m. Saturday/Sabado 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sunday/Domingo 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Office/Oficina 302 South B Street 620-442-0566 Monday/Lunes 9:00 a.m. -3:30p.m. Tuesday-Friday/Martes-Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. parish@sacredheartarkcity.org www.sacredheartac.com School/Escuela 312 South B Street 620-442-6550 school@sacredheartarkcity.org

For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick contact Fr. Reilley at 620-442-0566

Couples planning marriage must contact the pastor nine months in advance of the marriage.

For homebound visits or RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) call the office, 620-442-0566

24 hour Adoration weekly from 8 a.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel.

Tuesday, July 18

8:00 a.m. Special Intention by Grace Lujan Wednesday, July 19 8:00 a.m. Celebrant’s Intention Thursday, July 20

8:00 a.m. Celebrant’s Intention Friday, July 21 8:00 a.m. Celebrant’s Intention Saturday, July 22 6:00 p.m. †Charlotte MacLaughlin by Denny & Jan MacLaughlin Sunday, July 23 9:00 a.m. †Bill Webb by Lois Webb 11:00 a.m. For the people of the Parish Please call the office to schedule a Mass Intention.

We will continue to take donations so we

can place fresh flowers on the Altar each

week. If you have any questions, please call

the office. 620-442-0566

YOUR GIFTS TO GOD & PARISH

Collection July 9, 2017

Envelopes…………………..…....…………….. $ 5,200.00 Loose Cash……………...……………………..... $ 1,033.77 Votive Candles………………………………….. $ 97.75 TOTAL…………………………....................... $ 6,331.52 Budgeted……………………….…………………..$ 9,000.00 Below………………………………………………..$ 2,668.48

Please join Deacon Michael each evening, Tuesday – Friday at 5:00 PM in the church for Evening Prayer.

The Word of God is living and effective. Please come

to the church this Wednesday to pray with the

upcoming Sunday Gospel. Prepare well for Sunday

Mass and help Deacon Michael with homily ideas!

Wednesday 7:00-7:30 p.m.

Readings for the week of July 17, 2017

Arky Reyez, Sherley Lopez, Bonnie Smith, Baylor Rolf, Melody

Hearne-Ralston, Jesus Osorio, Jennifer Mulkey, Maria De

Jesus Martinez, David Miley, Summer Flowers-Davis, Allen

Fuller, Neil Jensen, Maria Hernandez, Elisa

Velasquez Balleau, John Clemente, Lyle Massey,

Diana Perez, Judi Groves, Dianne Morrow, Mike

Pudden, Glenda Noah, Michael Gonzales, Donald

Sanders, Roseann Livingston, Clifford Waggoner, Geneva

Woods, Joan Schmeidler, Max Abrams, Francisco Velasquez,

Lee Velasquez, Marilyn Messner, Ashley Law, Rose Foster, Dan

Givens, Connie Schmeidler, Tina Alaman, Taryn Henning

Please notify the office if a name should be added or

removed from the list. (620-442-0566)

The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in

Daily Life An adaptation of the Spiritual Exercises will be offered on Friday evenings at 6:00 PM in the

cafeteria. The Exercises will run for twelve

weeks. Materials and guidance will be provided by

Fr. Reilley.

Monday Exod 1:8-14,22 Ps 124:1b-3,4-6,7-8 Matt 10:34-11:1

Tuesday Exod 2:1-15a Ps 69:3,14,30-31,33-34

Matt 11:20-24

Wednesday Exod 3:1-6,9-12 Ps 103:1b-2,3-4,6-7 Matt 11:25-27

Thursday Exod 3:13-20 Ps 105:1&5,8-9,24-25,26-27

Matt 11:28-30

Friday Exod 11:10-12:14

Ps 116:12-13,15&16bc,17-18

Matt 12:1-8

Saturday Song 3:1-4b Ps 63:2,3-4,5-6,8-9 John 20:1-2,11-18

Sunday Wis 12:13,16-19

Ps 86:5-6,9-10,15-16

Matt 13:24-43

Liturgical Ministers for July 22 & 23

July 15 & 16 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

Deacon Michael Kerschen Fr. Patrick Reilley

LECTOR Mike Kuffler Jim Bernhardt Wilfredo Galdámez

ALTAR SERVERS Britton MacLaughlin Spencer MacLaughlin Gabriel dos Santos

Braydon Pinion Jacob Montgomery Josh Montgomery

Juan Mendez Frances Mendez Genesis Mendez

OFFERTORY Barry & Barcley Pierce Amber McPherson Family Eleazar & Maria Mendez

GREETERS Casey & Sammi Webb Jeff & Darla Swanson Alfredo & Angelina Francisco

July 23 Gift Counters Sammi Webb, David & Mariah Rippe

Church Cleaners of the Week Nickelus Brookshire Family, Gaspar Lopez & Eva Juan Felipe, Suzi Juan Felipe

PARISH NEWS

St. Vincent de Paul "We make a living by what we get. We make a

life by what we give."

- Winston S. Churchill

Please consider joining us at our next meeting - Thursday,

August 3rd, at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.

PSR ENROLLMENT 2017

Tuesday, July 25th, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Enrollment for PSR, First Communion, Confirmation and Middle School programs. Requirements for

enrollment are:

1. Complete and accurate registration at Sacred Heart

Church

2. Completion of both Time & Talent and Treasure

forms of the Stewardship Packet

3. Copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate

4. Copy of the child’s First Communion Certificate

(for Confirmation Class)

5. Payment of fees ($20/child or $35/family until

September 1st)

All requirements must be completed before the first day of

class. No student will be allowed to attend class until all

the requirements are met. Enrollment will take place in

the parish office. Please call the office if you have any

questions. 620-442-0566

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

2017-18 Sacred Heart Catholic School enrollment will be

held Tuesday, July 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There will be enrollment packets at the back of the church

beginning this week, July 15th so parents can fill out

paperwork ahead of time in order to speed up the process.

Please note: Parents of Sacred Heart Catholic Church

students must meet with Fr. Reilley to go over the Parish

Family Agreement before enrollment is finalized.

School Clean-up Day

Saturday, July 29th from 8:00 a.m. until finished. We will

wash windows, ceiling fans, walls, blinds, and other areas.

All are welcome!!! Students ages 10 and

over, parents, grandparents, and

parishioners. Please bring buckets, rags,

vacuum cleaners, and ladders. Thank you in

advance for your support!!

Plans for the 2nd annual Sacred Heart

Community Golf Tournament are under

way. We are looking for teams and sponsors!

If you are interested, please pick up a flyer in

the back of church or contact Michael Morgan

(michaelm@arkvalleydis.com) for more information on

how you can be a part of this great event!

Needed: Positions for the 2017-18 school year. Please

contact Mrs. Eva Harmon at 620-442-6550 or email

eharmon@sacredheartarkcity.org for more information or to

apply: 3/4 time Title I teacher - High School diploma required

Art Teacher - Volunteer

Student support (classroom aide) Volunteer -

Monday - Friday 8:45 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Additional classroom and lunchroom aides -

Volunteer - flexible hours

Knights of Columbus News

Our next regular meeting will be on Monday,

August 14th, at 7:30 PM

Knights, we will be cleaning up the school kitchen, cafeteria,

and gym on Saturday, July 29th starting @

7:30 AM. We would like to do it early to

avoid the heat as much as possible. Please

come at any time Saturday morning if you

can help. There was a lot of traffic in there

last month and we want to make sure it is all nice and clean

for the upcoming school year. Thank You!!!

The Knights will be selling sausage this

weekend after each Mass. $6.oo per bag!

Catechists Needed: Sacred Heart Parish is always searching for new catechists who

wish to assist in our elementary and middle school programs, as

well as with First Communion and Confirmation catechesis. If

you are interested in becoming a catechist or for more

information, please contact Theresa Kuffler, Director of

Religious Education or Fr. Reilley.

Qualities: • a desire to grow in and share the Catholic faith

• an awareness of God’s grace and the desire to respond

to that grace

• a commitment to the Church’s liturgical and

sacramental life and moral teachings

• a strength of character built on patience, responsibility,

confidence, and creativity

• a generosity of spirit, respect for diversity, and a habit

of hospitality and inclusion

Knowledge and Skills: • a basic understanding of Catholic teaching, Scripture,

and Catholic Tradition

• honest and caring relationships with the age group

being served

• effective teaching techniques and strategies

Responsibilities • complete initial training/formation

• complete Virtus training

• commit to teaching 24 sessions

• attend quarterly catechist meetings

• commit to ongoing formation

Noticias de la Parroquia

Clases del Bautismo en español: Las clases pre-

bautismales son obligatorios para todos los padres y

padrinos. La clase dura una hora y está en la oficina de la

parroquia (302 S B Street). Se celebra los bautismos en

español el último domingo del mes después de la misa en

español.

La próxima clase será el 29 de julio a las 7 pm

INSCRIPCIONES PARA PSR Martes 25 de julio de las 10:00 a.m. a las 7:00 p.m.

Las inscripciones para los programas PSR, Primera

Comunión, Confirmación y Escuela de Grados Medios,

están abiertos ahora. Los requisitos para inscripción son:

1. Llenar la forma de inscripción parroquial.

2. Completar el paquete de Compartir (Stewardship)

tanto de Tiempo y Talento como del diezmo.

3. Entregar copia del Certificado de Bautizo del niño(a)

4. Entregar copia del Certificado de Primera

Comunión (para la clase de Confirmación)

5. **Pago de inscripción ($20.00 por niño(a) $35

por familia - reducción de precio hasta el 1 de

septiembre) **

Todos los requisitos deben ser completados antes del

primer día de clase. A ningún estudiante se le

permitirá asistir a clase hasta que todos los requisitos

sean cumplidos. Las clases iniciarán el 10 de

septiembre para los grados 1 al 5 y las de Confirmación

y de Escuela de grados medios iniciaran el 6 de

septiembre. Las clases de primera comunión serán de

2 años para todos los estudiantes. La asistencia para los

padres de los estudiantes en las clases de PSR los

domingos por la mañana será obligatoria y deberán

asistir a 4 juntas de padres a lo largo del año. Las

inscripciones se harán en la oficina de la parroquia. Por

favor llame a la oficina si tiene usted alguna pregunta.

620-442-056

Todos los domingos: a las 10:25 de la mañana

están in vitados acompañar a rezar el rosario en

español antes de la misa de 11 AM

Noticias de la Escuela Sagrado Corazón: 2017-2018. El próximo martes 25 de

julio de las 10:00 a.m. a las 7:00 p.m.

La escuela católica de El Sagrado Corazón abrirá sus

inscripciones. Tendremos paquetes de inscripción en la

parte posterior de la iglesia empezando esta semana, de julio

15, para que los padres de familia puedan llenarlos con

suficiente tiempo para que podamos agilizar el proceso. Por

favor sepan que los padres de familia de los estudiantes de la

escuela de la parroquia de El Sagrado Corazón, deberán

reunirse con el Padre Reilley para revisar el acuerdo de la

familia de la parroquia antes de que las inscripciones se

finalicen.

El sábado 29 de julio de la 8:00 a.m. y hasta terminemos.

Vamos a lavar las ventanas, los ventiladores,

las paredes, las persianas, y otras áreas. ¡¡Todos

son bienvenidos!! Los estudiantes de 10 años y

mayores, los padres, los abuelos y los

parroquianos. Por favor traigan cubetas, trapos, aspiradoras,

y escaleras. ¡¡¡Muchas gracias de antemano por su apoyo!!!

Tenemos abiertas las siguientes posiciones para el año escolar

2017-18. Por favor comuníquense con la Sra. Eva Harmon al

620-442-6550 o al correo electrónico

<eharmon@sacredheartarkcity.org> para mayor información si

desean colaborar: 3/4 de tiempo como Maestra (o) Titular 1- Requisito: Diploma

de Preparatoria

Maestro(a) de Artes- Voluntario(a)

Apoyo a los estudiantes (ayudante de salón de

clases) Voluntario de lunes a viernes de 8:45 a.m. a 9:15 a.m. Ayudantes adicionales para salón de clases y cafetería-

Voluntario --- horario flexible.

SAN VICENTE DE PAUL "Nosotros llevamos nuestra vida con lo que

recibimos. Hacemos nuestra vida por lo que

nosotros damos." - Winston S. Churchill

Nuestra próxima reunión será el 3 de agosto las 6:00 PM en

la cafetería. Todos son bienvenidos.

La palabra de Dios es viva y eficaz. Venga por

favor a la iglesia los miercoles para orar con el

evangelio del domingo viene. Se prepare bien

por la Misa y ayuda a Diacono Michael con las

ideas de la homilia! Miercoloes a las 7:00-7:30 p.m.

Meditación del Párroco:

Una falsa caricatura de la moral católica es que estamos obsesionados con las reglas: haz esto, no hagas eso. Pero esto

pierde completamente la marca. El propósito de la ley, especialmente la ley de Dios, no es por el bien de la ley; Más bien,

es por el bien de la bienaventuranza: vivir la bendita vida de estar plenamente vivo como persona humana unida a Dios.

Nuestro Señor Jesucristo nos ofrece una analogía convincente en el Evangelio de hoy: Dios nos llama a estar plenamente

vivos con Él, pero a menos que estemos preparados para recibir Sus dones, entonces los dones no pueden prosperar

plenamente. Un camino duro, terreno pedregoso y espinos sofocantes son todas analogías para las cosas que nos impiden

estar plenamente vivos. El pecado impide todo nuestro potencial y mata nuestras posibilidades de ser verdaderamente feliz.

El Señor, sin embargo, nos anuncia que para aquellos que se arrepienten y confían en Él, sus vidas darán fruto rico y serán

felices. ¡Que seamos entre los hombres y mujeres benditos!