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Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of

SACRED HEART PARISH

2016 SERVICE PROJECT

Tenth Annual Love, in the Heart of Christ

Love, in the Heart of Christ is an annual parish-wide volunteer project where parishioners assist other parishioners with projects such as leaf raking, yard work, gutter cleaning, window washing, small household repairs and painting, house/garage/basement cleaning, etc. This is a great opportunity to meet other parishioners and provide assistance to others - - and as you can see from the pictures, LOTS OF FUN!!

CHANGES FROM PRIOR YEARS

TWO DAYS To expand opportunities for those with Sunday conflicts (Dowling Pancake Breakfast and Spanish Mass) we have added an additional day.

Saturday, October 29, (9 a.m. - 12 noon) volunteer opportunity.

Sunday, October 30, (1 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Sunday also includes: Mass at 11:15 and Chili Supper / Fellowship 2 - 5 in Parish Center for all volunteers (both days) and Project families.

TEAMS It is way more fun to work with others!!! So, rather than assigning one family to one project - - volunteers will work as TEAMS (approx 6 adults plus their children) to handle their assigned projects as a group. Sign-up for one or both days. To accomplish this, we need TEAM LEADERS - - Only skills required is a willingness to be the point of contact for your team and communicate with your team members.

SIGN-UP Options:

Sacred Heart Website: http://sacredheartwdm.org/love-in-the-heart-of-christ

Forms are in the pews (green for projects, yellow for volunteers).

Project request inside bulletin

DUE DATE OCT 10th is the final date to submit Project Requests and Volunteer Sign-up

Questions Call (or text) Deanna Gray 515 210 9569 or Gosia Wheeler 515 494 3976

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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 \

Sheila Hancock, Director of Music/Worship & Wedding Coordinator sheila.hancock@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 318

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

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

Rosario Manzano, Hispanic Ministry Coordinator rosario.manzano@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 304

Loralee Chase, Family Ministry loralee.chase@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 309

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

SACRED HEART SCHOOL STAFF

Jane Kinney, Principal jane.kinney@sacredheartwdm.org 223-1284, Ext. 142

Mary Jo Kever, Vice Principal maryjo.kever@sacredheartwdm.org 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: Debbie.Chalik@sacredheartwdm.org

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 ............................................. Tara Nelson, 991-4432

Children’s Liturgy of the

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

Knights of Columbus ..................... Enrique Cruz-Garcia, 771-6212

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

ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org

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

Teresa Kordick, 224-9274

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

Pastoral Council ................................... Carol Smith, 771-3082

CSmith5plus1@msn.com

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

shyoungadults@sacredheartwdm.org

BULLETIN DEADLINES: log onto our web site for information about deadlines and submission guidelines.

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

ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org

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THROUGH THE WATERS OF BAPTISM WE WELCOME INTO OUR SACRED

HEART FAITH COMMUNITY

Campbell & Ryer Adams

Daughters of Chad and Courtney Adams

Camila Monserrat Cardenas

Daughter of Ramiro Cardenas and Cynthia Narvaez Cardenas

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

Former parishioner Lucille Renzo

Richard Greene

Brother of parishioner Kathleen Strohman

Paul Sweeney

Father of parishioners Brian Sweeney & Lorraine Morrisey

Kathleen Kazanowski

Sister of parishioner Jan Regan

Frances Thompson

Mother of parishioner Steve Thompson

...God grant them eternal rest

Pastoral

Care

ADORATION Adoration will be the second Tuesday this October because our priest will be at a workshop the first week. 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, October 11th. 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”.

COME AND PRAY FOR AMERICA Our country is in need of prayers, healing and understanding. Please join us in the parish for the rosary at 6:15 on Monday

evenings. Please extend an invitation to neighbors and friends. Enter through the north doors of the sanctuary.

Some of us have shorter fuses than others. But all of us have those little aggravations that build up – and before we

know it – burst. Whether you stew and simmer on the inside or find yourself breathlessly yelling at a complete stranger

(or loved one), your impatience can lead to a whole lot of stress. Learning to be more patient has a slew of benefits,

including helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Patience also helps you be more present in the moment. And patience

prevents you from pummeling your boss or loved ones with unpleasant remarks. Fortunately, patience isn’t some innate

virtue. It’s a skill you can practice and master.

Patience is so important that Jesus Christ, our model in all virtues, said: “By your patience you will save your souls.” One

pious soul prayed in desperation: “Lord, give me patience and right now!” Maybe this has been your prayer for the last few years!

Our patience can be tested by various times and circumstances, in season and out of season. The failure of health, economic set-backs, family

members that could put the holy Job to the test, weather extremes, failed and broken relationships, and even God. Sometimes it seems as if God

is extremely distant, does not seem to hear our prayers, or at least seems to be uninterested or indifferent to our pleadings. All of the above can

try our patience.

Patience doesn’t mean passivity or resignation, but power. It’s an emotionally freeing practice of waiting, watching, and knowing when to act. To

many people, when you say, “Have patience,” it feels unreasonable and inhibiting, an unfair stalling of aspirations. Is this what you’re thinking? Well,

reconsider. Try viewing patience as a form of compassion, a way to emotionally redeem your spirit in a world filled with frustration. Patience is a

lifelong spiritual practice as well as a way to find emotional freedom.

Next week: Tips to develop patience

Don’t Forget: Life is Like a Piano: Playing Tunes to Change Your Life

Presented by Sal Salgado. Tuesday, Sept. 27 6:30 – 8:30 in Parish Center

YOUTH MINISTRY “SMASH” CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION “CFF”

Kayla Richer, Director

kayla.richer@sacredheartwdm.org

Debbie Chalik, Coordinator

debbie.chalik@sacredheartwdm.org

Marcia Schaul, Office Associate

marcia.schaul@sacredheartwdm.org

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 Deanna.Lane@sacredheartwdm.org.

RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

DCYC – DIOCESAN CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE: DCYC is a

peer-led event gathering teens of the diocese together with their

Bishop in exploration and celebration of the Catholic faith. It is a

one day event held on Sunday, October 23 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

at Dowling Catholic. This year’s conference features keynote speaker

Paul J. Kim – beatboxer, singer and inspirational speaker. Learn more

at www.sacredheartwdm.org/smash-youth-ministry Students must

register and attend WITH THEIR PARISH. Register by September

28 to guarantee your spot.

UPCOMING EVENTS: Check out the complete calendar at

www.sacredheartwdm.org – click on “Faith Formation” then “SMASH/

Youth Minsitry”

September 25 Teen Choir rehearsals begin for

INSTRUMENTALISTS ONLY 6:30-8:00 in the

church – Contact Deanna.lane@sacredheartwdm.org

if you are interested in joining this group

September 28 SMASH on Wed., 6:30-8:30

October 2 Teen Choir rehearsal for all singers AND

instrumentalists 6:30-8:00

October 5 Confirmation 2016 session and Rehearsal 6:30-

8:00 – Candidate and a parent must attend

October 5 NO SMASH – Leadership team planning night

October 9 Teen Choir Rehearsal 6:30-8:00

October 9 Confirmation last names A-J – 4:00 pm

October 12 SMASH on Wed., 6:30-8:00

October 16 Teen Choir at 11:15 Mass

October 16 Confirmation last names K-Z – 4:00 pm

October 19 SMASH on Wed., 6:30-8:00

October 23 DCYC – Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference

featuring Paul J. Kim at Dowling

October 26 SMASH on Wed., 6:30-8:00

Our staff is busy getting ready for CFF and Preschool classes and

activities to begin in September! Please watch the web site at

www.sacredheartwdm.org and bulletin for upcoming events and

announcements.

Sep 24-25 Christ Our Life Conference—Wells Fargo Arena

25 NO Preschool, Catechist encouraged to attend Christ Our Life

28 4:30 or 6:30 pm—CFF, All Hispanic Parent Meeting

Oct 2 9:30 am, PS

5 NO CFF

5 6:30 pm, Confirmation Practices for all 2016 Confirmation

Candidates.

9 9:30 am, PS

9 4 pm, Confirmation Mass (group 1)

CLW = Children’s Liturgy of the Word CFF = Children’s Faith Formation SHS = Sacred Heart School PS = Preschool

This is a delightful way to

introduce your little ones

to Jesus in the Eucharist!

With its captivating

writing style and charming

art, The Mass Book for

Children not only teaches

young children the parts of

the Mass but also shows

them why joining in this

joyful gathering is an

experience of love.

The books are located in

the Gathering Space. Feel

free to use one during

Mass and then simply

return it when you are

finished.

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SATURDAY/S

UNDAY,

Oct

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1/2

FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

Readings for the Week of September 25

Sunday: Am 6:1a, 4-7/Ps 146:7-10/1 Tm 6:11-16/Lk 16:19-31

Monday: Jb 1:6-22/Ps 17:1-3, 6-7/Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23/Ps 88:2-8/Lk 9:51-56

Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16/Ps 88:10-15/Lk 9:57-62

Thursday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a/Ps 138:1-5/

Jn 1:47-51

Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5/Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14/

Lk 10:13-16

Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17/Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125,

130/Lk 10:17-24

Next Sunday: Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/

Lk 17:5-10

SACRED HEART SCHOOOL NEWS

SCRIP: Stop by after Mass this weekend and purchase your SCRIP

gift cards! SCRIP will be for sale after the 4:0 pm and 9:30

am Masses this weekend and each weekend in September! Learn how

you can purchase your SCRIP gift cards right off of your smartphone

now! Please contact Jill Kinnison with any questions at

sacredheart.scriporder@gmail.com

IT’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!! The SHS Spirit Store will

September 26th. This will be your last chance to order SHS spirit

gear. Get a SHS stocking hat and stay warm all winter long while

supporting Sacred Heart! Make sure to check it out today -https://

stores.inksoft.com/sacred_heart_school_apparel.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 5: It is Family Night at

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (6630 Mills Civic, WDM location only).

Grab the family, the girls, the guys, the alumni and friends and come

out to support Sacred Heart School’s 2016 Auction! Please bring a

bottle of wine or a craft beer to donate to the auction too. A raffle

will be held for all who come and Monterrey will donate 10% of sales

that night to the SHS’ Auction.

ROCKTOBERFEST: Have you purchased your Rocktoberfest Auction

tickets yet? They are only $40 each!! Live auction items include a

quarter cow and smoker, trip to Belize, beautiful projects made by the

SHS students, and so much more! Contact Aubrey Leisinger at

aubreyleisinger@gmail.com or purchase your tickets on the SHS

school website at https://sacredheartwdm.ejoinme.org/

Rocktoberfest2016.

WEBSITE: Please make sure to check the SHS website at http://

www.sacredheartschoolwdm.org/ and click on Digital Backpack to get

details about what is going on at SHS. Links about the auction, Spirit

Wear, Dowling Camps and Clinics, etc. will be available through this

portal!

4:00 PM

Servers: Jake Joerger, Camila & Sofia Manzano

Lectors: Mark & Gail Stelmacher, Mary Zug

8:00 AM

Servers: Reese Ervin, Grace Kelly, Nathaniel Zug

Lectors: Bob Douglas, Judy Blessington,

Brian Sweeney

9:30 AM

Servers: Jacob & Luke Bringle, Caitlin Webb

Lectors: Casey, Scott & Paul Conner

11:15 AM

Servers: Jamie Coggi, Elizabeth & Patrick Warren Lectors: Kathy Vaughn, Susan Pinneke,

Katera Nowasell

Sat. Sep 24 4:00 pm Merritt Lutter

Sun. Sep 25 8:00 am Mass of Thanksgiving 9:30 am Erik & Kenneth Nielsen 11:15 am Roberta Acree 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

Mon. Sep 26 8:00 am Rafael & Mary Faber

Tues. Sep 27 8:00 am Mark Mulvihill

Wed. Sep 28 8:00 am Bill & Helen Lang

Thurs. Sep 29 8:00 am Lorraine Meehan

Fri. Sep 30 8:00 am Gerry Julich

Sat. Oct 1 4:00 pm Frank Koppold

Sun. Oct 2 8:00 am Mark Mulvihill 9:30 am John Schneider 11:15 am Frank Hutchens 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

ART AND ENVIRONMENT NEEDS YOUR HELP The Art & Environment Committee will be decorating our church for

Fall Ordinary Time on Saturday, October 8 at 8 am. We will greatly

appreciate your lending a hand in making this transition happen!

LITURGY COMMITTEE The Sacred Heart Liturgy Committee meets 5 times during the year

from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the parish conference room. This committee

is comprised of people who serve in leadership over various ministries

that participate in some way in our liturgical celebrations, as well as

our priests and deacons. We also seek membership from our parish

community. Our goal is to discuss what we see and hear, and discern

how things can run more smoothly before, during and after Masses

and other liturgical celebrations. We do not critique or in any way or

change what happens within the liturgical celebration (Word and

Eucharistic) itself. Rather, our goal is to make the celebrations more

accessible, welcoming, and inspiring to the people of faith.

Parishioner participation is for a two year term, at most. If you are

interested in serving as a parishioner representative on this

committee, please contact Sheila Hancock, Director of Music and

Worship at sheila.hancock@sacredheart wdm.org.

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

NEWS

Last weekend we had a great fall kick-off to this year’s start of our

monthly Sunday pancake breakfasts. Thank you to all who attended or

worked the breakfast. Next month we’re back to our normal second

Sunday of the month schedule. See you on Sunday, October 9.

After all Masses next weekend the KCs will be staffing the exit doors

with Tootsie Rolls in hand. Any donations collected will be added to

our campaign for people with intellectual disabilities (CPID). This

year’s campaign is another record--$8,550 and counting. Later this

year we’ll be turning over ALL donations to five local agencies serving

people with intellectual disabilities.

Baton Rouge Flood Relief. Earlier this month our council committed

$250 towards the recovery efforts going on in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,

due to the historic floods affecting that community last month. We

also invite member knights and parishioners to supplement our gift

with their own. For the next few weeks we will collect and combine

donations and in total send them to the Knights of Columbus state

council in Louisiana. If you wish to make a gift please drop it into the

collection basket at any of the Masses. Please mark the envelope

Baton Rouge Flood Relief. Checks should be made payable to LA State

Council.

CALENDAR October

October 1 & 2, Saturday & Sunday: Tootsie Rolls after all Masses

October 9, Sunday: Pancake breakfast in the parish center

October 17, Monday: Monthly business meeting and fall social

October 29 & 30, Saturday & Sunday: Parish Project work days

www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BRINGING CHRIST

RENEWS HIS PARISH (CRHP) BACK TO SACRED

HEART? If you are interested in CRHP in any capacity we want to hear from

you. Want to be part of the Formation Team? Could you help with

meals/set up or organization? Always wanted to participate in the

retreat? To decide if CRHP is sustainable here at Sacred Heart we

need to hear from you! Contact Kevin and Audrey MacFerrin:

macferrin@gmail.com or by phone or text: Kevin: 515-321-8896 or

Audrey: 515-321-2989.

MAGNA 24 Magna men will meet on the regular schedule for the month of

September. September 12 and 26 in the parish library at 7 pm.

Please contact Bryan with any questions or if you are interested in

joining the group! 515-720-4853

GIFT—GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER

ADULT FAITH FORMATION TEAM

Lighthouse CD’s have been restocked!!! This fall we are focusing on

sensitive topics. Not ready to talk about it? Too embarrassing? Not

sure what the church teaching is, but too afraid to ask? Visit the

Lighthouse Kiosk just outside the church offices. New CD’s include

topics on same sex marriage, pornography, natural family planning and

chastity. Also, we have in stock the latest book on our newest saint,

Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a Personal Portrait. CD’s: $4, Books: $5.

MARRIAGE SPONSOR COUPLES NEEDED Sacred Heart is in need of several sponsor couples to help prepare

engaged couples for the Sacrament of Marriage. This is such a

rewarding ministry and will strengthen your own marriage by learning

and growing together with the newly engaged couple. Time

commitment: most marriage preparation ministers are matched up

once a year with new couples for 4-5 meetings. This is based on your

own schedule and is very flexible. You will be fully trained by the

Diocese and then matched up with couples to begin their journey

together in marriage. Next training session is Sunday Oct. 2nd, 1-

5 pm at Sacred Heart. Please contact Pam in the church office to

register for the training. 515-225-6414.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

IOWANS FOR LIFE Iowans for LIFE presents Director of Apologetics & Evangelization at

Catholic Answers, Tim Staples. “Black & White in a World of Grey”.

This is Iowans for LIFE 6th annual fundraising dinner. It will be held

Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 6 pm, at the Airport Holiday Inn, 6111

Fleur Drive, Des Moines. Cost is $50 per person; $500 sponsors a table

of 10. RSVP before October 9 to www.iowansfor life.org or call 515-255

-4113.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL There will be a personal items donation drive for the St. Vincent de Paul

stores from October 1 through October 9.

Items needed include bar soap, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner,

toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, dish soap, laundry soap feminine

hygiene items (tampons, pads), diapers (size 3 and up). Please place items

in the bins provided in the Sanctuary Gathering Space. This drive is

sponsored by the Sacred Heart St. Vincent de Paul Council. For

questions, please contact Carole Belisle at 225-1852.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

FALL FEST AT SS. JOHN AND PAUL,

ALTOONA Come celebrate the change of the seasons at Fall Fest, on

Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and 2nd at Ss. John & Paul

Catholic Church in Altoona, Iowa. Saturday night includes a smoked

meat dinner and live auction. Dinner starts at 6:00 pm, live auction

begins at 7:15 pm. Call Dave Ortega at 967-3796 for advance dinner

ticket purchase ($10/person). Sunday activities include a Knights of

Columbus breakfast for a free will donation, silent auction and bake

sale. The big raffle drawing and silent auction winners are announced

at 12 noon. Visit www.ssjohnpaul.org for more information. Come for

all or part of the festivities. All are welcome!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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SACRED HEART PARISH

2016 SERVICE PROJECT

Tenth Annual Love, in the Heart of Christ

Love, in the Heart of Christ is an annual parish-wide volunteer project where parishioners assist other parishioners with projects at their home.

SCHEDULE

Day 1 - Saturday, October 29 9 am - 12 noon Volunteers will be contacted where to report for their first project and what supplies to bring (if any). Day 2 - Sunday, October 30 11:15 Mass (please wear your LIHOC T-Shirt) 1-4 pm Project Work - - Volunteers will be contacted

where to report for their first project and what supplies to bring (if any)

2-5 pm Chili Supper - - All Saturday and Sunday volunteers and Project families are invited to a meal and fellowship in Parish Center.

Questions, please contact Deanna Gray at 515-210-9569 or Gosia Wheeler at 515-494-3976.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers will work as TEAMS (approx 6 adults plus their children) to handle their assigned projects as a group. Sign-up for one or both days. To volunteer, see the parish website at: http://sacredheartwdm.org/love-in-the-heart-of-christ

PROJECT REQUEST

Name __________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ City_________________ Phone ____________________

Project Completion Day request:

___ Either Day is OK (THIS IS OUR PREFERRED SELECTION) ___ Sat (9 am-noon), 10/29 only ___ Sun (1-4 pm), 10/30 only Type of work you need to have done: ____ Yard Work/ Gutter Cleaning ____ Washing Windows ____ Cleaning (House / Garage / Basement) ____ Painting, Light Carpentry, Home Repairs ____ I would enjoy a Personal Visit Other ________________________________________ Place in collection basket at church exits. On-line sign-up is available at: http://sacredheartwdm.org/love-in-the-heart-of-christ

Women of Sacred Heart

Help us reach our membership goal

Join the Women’s Guild!!!

Visit the membership table in the vestibule after all Masses today

All Sacred Heart women are encouraged to become members to

support the endeavors of the Women’s Guild. This will enable us to

provide even greater aid to our parish and the community. Please

consider becoming a Guild member even if you choose not to

participate in meetings or service events.

Some of our (2015-2016) parish and community charitable works

included:

Jesse Tree – gifts for seniors at Christmas

Hat and mitten drive

Meals for Catholic Worker House

School backpacks for needy students

Blankets for Mercy Pediatric Unit

Funeral Lunches – salads and cakes

Parish bake sales

Baby gifts for women with unplanned pregnancies

Appreciation gifts for Mass servers

Casseroles for Domestic Violence Center

Cash and Food donations to Parish and Community events

Social events like Advent dinner, St. Patrick’s Day party, Parish

picnic, BINGO event and Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration

Complete the following and return along with a $20 check payable to

Sacred Heart Women’s Guild to Kathy Hatlie, 1208 57th Pl., West Des

Moines, IA 50266

Name _______________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________

Phone _______________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________

October Calendar

October 2nd – Coffee and donuts

October 18th – Service night – Several projects

FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP In Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics, the Iowa bishops say “The

defense of human life and dignity must begin with the fundamental

right to life from natural conception to natural death. From there it

extends to fair access to productive work and fair wages, food and

shelter, education and health care, protection from harm and freedom

to emigrate.” Go to www.iowacatholicconference.org and click on

“Faithful Citizenzhip” for more information.

In their statement on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,

the US Catholic bishops remind Catholics, “We are called to bring

together our principles and our political choices, our values and our

votes, to help build a better world.” For information on how to

register to vote, go to sos.iowa.gov.

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

WALK THAT MORE MAY EAT The Des Moines Area Hunger Hike is the opening event of the World

Food Prize week. Taking place on the second Sunday each October,

the Hunger Hike serves as a visible witness to the concern about

hunger, both locally and globally. Hundreds of people of all ages, a

coalition of institutions, organizations, denominations, and faiths

gather to “walk that more may eat.”

Since 1969, Hikers have raised over 1 million dollars to help alleviate

the problem of hunger in our community and abroad. Donations are

distributed among nonprofit agencies and programs that provide

food to those in need. Over 96% of funds are allocated for food

purposes, with less than 4% covering the required insurance,

publicity and postage expenses.

To participate in the Hunger Hike on October 9, request a packet by

emailing info@desmoineshungerhike.org and begin collecting

donations. Online donations may be made at

desmoineshungerhike.org. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/

desmoineshungerhike.

Looking for ways to volunteer? We have many ways to participate in

the Hunger Hike, such as serving as a guide along the route or

helping hand out food and drink at the end of the Hike. Please let us

know if you are available to help some way on Hike Day!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

St. Francis Assisi school lunch program has a part-time opening. The

position is 3 days a week from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Job responsibilities

include set up, vegetable and sandwich prep, serving and clean up. For

additional information contact Cheryl at criedl@saint francisschool.org

Dowling Catholic High School is seeking a part-time cafeteria food

server to start immediately. Hours: Monday-Friday (10:00 am to 2:30

pm). If interested, please direct questions to Molly Ryan 222-1028 or

by email mryan@dowlingcatholic.org Tuition and fee discounts

available.

St. Augustin Parish is seeking a part-time accountant. The Accountant

is a well-educated and experienced specialist who is responsible for the

stewardship of parish assets, administration of the accounting function

and provision of financial information to the pastor, parish staff and lay

leadership. The position is approximately 20-25 hours a week. Please

submit your resume to St. Augustin Parish, Rev. Christopher Pisut, 545

42nd St., Des Moines, IA 50312. Please contact Father Christopher

Pisut at 515-255-1175 ext. 202 or frpisut@staugustin.org for more

information. Resumes accepted until position is filled.

FAMILY FRIENDLY LATIN FESTIVAL The 2016 Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival, “A Cultural Celebration,” is

from 10 am to 11 pm September 24 and from 10 am to 6 pm

September 25 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines.

This family-friendly event celebrates the contributions of the Latino

community to Iowa. It includes an elote (corn) eating contest, a

health village, an artwork display, a civic engagement tent, two local

chefs and more. There also is a children’s area, where kids can makes

crafts, break piñatas every hour, play on inflatable rides and watch

“Lucha Libre.” There is daylong entertainment from various musical

acts, folkloric dancers and martial arts performers.

Cost to attend is $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and younger.

For more information, visit www.latinoheritagefestival.org.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

FIRST KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE

BREAKFAST OF THE SEASON

FR. CHRIS GREETING

PARISHIONERS

FOLLOWING A WELL-

ATTENDED MASS

CASSEROLES FOR THE FAMILY VIOLENCE

CENTER “FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME FOOD” — Matthew 25:35 The Sacred Heart Women’s Guild is coordinating efforts to provide 20

casseroles each month to the Family Violence Center here in Des

Moines. 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 October 1/2, 2016. Please call Judy Schwartz at 556-7788 if

you would like to make one or more casseroles over the course of the

year.

CONCEPTION ABBY RETREAT Annual Harvest Days Retreat - Saturday through Tuesday, October

15-18: This annual event offers the opportunity to harvest the

fruits, vegetables and herbs of the many Abbey gardens. Guests take

part in harvesting and preparing all kinds of homemade delights like

mint jelly, mint teas, pesto, dried herbs for cooking, horseradish sauce,

relishes, pecans, black walnuts and apples from the Abbey orchard. It

is a fun time for all and includes the time to join the monastic

community in prayer and Eucharist. (Costs for lodging, meals, conferences and reception: $250 for single accommodations, $200 per person for double accommodations). For reservations contact the

Abbey Guest Center: phone 660-944-2809 or

email guests@conception.edu.

website: www.conceptionabbey.org\guests

SACRED HEART SCHOOL FUNDRAISING

“RINCÓN DE LOS CABALLEROS” CABALLEROS DE COLON CONSEJO #9632

NOTICIAS

La semana pasada iniciamos el año de nuestro famoso desayuno “pancake

breakfast”. Gracias a todos los que atendieron y apoyaron. Nuestra venta

de CPID para apoyar a personas con deseabilidades intelectuales se llevó a

cabo en agosto y se recaudó $8550.

La próxima semana estaremos pidiendo ayuda para dar Tootsie Rolls

después de misas. Toda estas donaciones lo daremos a organizaciones no

lucrativas locales que apoyan a personas con deseabilidades intelectuales.

Baton Rouge Flood Relief. Este mes nuestro consejo se comprometió a

dar $250.00 que va destinado a personas de Baton Rouge, Louisiana debido

a las inundaciones que afectaron a la comunidad el mes pasado. Invitamos a

todos a donar para apoyar estas personas.

CALENDARIO Octubre

1 y 2 de octubre, sábado y domingo: Tootsie Rolls después de misa

9 de octubre, domingo: Pancake breakfast en el centro parroquial

17 de octubre – lunes : evento social de caballeros de colon

29 y 30 de octubre, sábado y domingo: días de proyecto de la parroquia

“Parish Project”

www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org

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

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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CIUDADANÍA FIEL En su declaración de Ciudadania Fiel para Catolicos en Iowa, los obispos

Catolicos dicen, “El involucrarse en asuntos cívicos es una obligación moral y

tenemos el deber de votar si es que podemos. Tenemos también el deber

de informarnos sobre los asuntos y de votar conscientemente. Tal vez

decidamos marcar en el nombre de un candidato o incluso el no votar por

candidato alguno para algún puesto en especial. Nuestra decisión de cómo

votar en cada caso debe de seguir, en base a nuestro mejor entendimiento,

de cual es el mejor bien común para todos, luego de tomarnos tiempo para

flexionar y orar. Todos guiamos nuestras consciencias en base a algo. Ese

elgo deben ser las enseñanzas de Cristo y de su Iglesia.” Para obtener mas

información visite www.iowacatholicconference.org y haga clic en “Faithful

Citizenship.”

EL FESTIVAL LATINO PARA TODA LA FAMILIA El festival de la Herencia Latina 2016 “Una Celebración Cultural” se llevará

a cabo el sábado 24 de septiembre de 10 de la mañana a las 11 de la noche y

el domingo 25 de septiembre de 10 de la mañana a las 6 de la tarde en el

parque Western Gateway en el centro de Des Moines.

Este evento familiar celebra las contribuciones de la comunidad Latina en

Iowa. Algunos eventos incluyen un concurso de comer elotes, un centro de

salud, exposición de arte, una carpa de acción civica, dos chefs locales y

mucho más. También hay una are para actividades para niños donde pueden

hacer artesanía y romper una piñata, brincar en los brincolines y mirar

lucha libre. El entretenimiento incluye música de diferentes géneros, bailes

folklóricos, y presentaciones de arte marcial.

El costo es $5 por adulto y $1 por niños menor de 12 años, para mayor

información visite www.latinoheritagefestival.org.