Welcome to the Parish Community of Sacred Heart

1 Church illustration by Sheri George 1 6 2 7 G RA N D AV E N U E W E S T D E S MO I N E S , I OWA 5 0 2 6 5 J U N E , 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 B O D Y & B L O O D O F C HR I S T Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of JERRY KINNEY S 85TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION A party honoring band teacher Jerry Kinney, and belatedly his 85th birthday, was held in the Sacred Heart Parish Hall on Sunday, June 11. Many former band students, fellow band directors, and members of the Sacred Heart Sax n' Brass, which Jerry still conducts, were in attendance. Kinney is an institution among band leaders and directors in the Des Moines area. He was director of Valley High School bands from 1960 to 1974. He continues to teach instrumental music to students at Sacred Heart School. Some of those attending brought along their musical instruments and played the Valley and Dowling High School fight songs under the direction of Mr. Kinney. Pictures courtesy of Bob Nandell Sacred Heart CHURCH WEST DES MOINES, IA PAGE 2 Welcome Welcome to all our visitors, newcomers and parishioners!

2 ! 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 225-6414, ext. 310 FR. LUIS MEJIA, PAROCHIAL VICAR 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 225-6414, ext.

3 315 Casey Conner, RCIA Director 225-6414, ext. 309 Deanna Lane, Youth Ministry Director 225-0546 Loralee Chase, Family Ministry 225-6414, ext. 309 Kayla Richer, Children s Faith Formation Director 225-6414, Ext. 319 Karla Serio, Hispanic Ministry Director 225-6414, Ext. 304 Sacred Heart SCHOOL STAFF Jane Kinney, Principal 223-1284, Ext. 142 Mary Jo Kever, Vice Principal 223-1284, Ext. 140 VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: WEBMASTER: 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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Registered and participating members of the Parish , contact the Parish Office to register for required Baptism Classes.

4 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 St. Vincent de Paul .. Rita Dette, 223-6095 Teresa Kordick, 224-9274 Women s Guild ..Barb Baker, 339-1561 Pastoral Council.

5 Carol Smith, 771-3082 Young Adult Director ..Jennifer Leon 225-6414 BULLETIN DEADLINES: log onto our web site for information about deadlines and 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.

6 I have many resources to share with you. Deacon Ed Garza Sacred Heart CHURCH WEST DES MOINES, IA PAGE 3 THROUGH THE WATERS OF BAPTISM WE Welcome INTO OUR Sacred Heart FAITH Community Giovanni Adriel Murillo Martinez Son of Diego Giovanni Murillo & Joselly A. Martinez Gustavo Cabrera Son of Juan Cabrera & Yazmin Elizabeth Leanos David Olvera Son of Antonio Olvera & Cristina Arriaga Agustin Mora-Marquez Son of Aaron Mora & Paloma de Jesus Marquez Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the families of the following .. Maxine Anderson Mother of parishioner Jerry Brown Merlin Irlmeier Brother of parishioner Jean Schaeuble Doralyn Benson Mother of Sacred Heart School Teacher Julia Benson ..God grant them eternal rest Pastoral Care Next look at people: Who are the positive influences in your life, and who creates chaos and disorder around you? What can you do to maximize exposure to the former and minimize exposure to the latter?

7 If it s those closest to you, your spouse and your children, that are the sources of your greatest distress, talking to a counselor may be a good idea. Perhaps some family of origin issues are at play that need more than simple organization techniques to address. Your home should be a place of comfort and solace for you, your spouse and your children. If it s not, then make it a priority to deal with it. It may seem hopeless to you but a skilled counselor can help you sort it out and make recommendations that can bring significant improvement. But you do have to be open to making changes yourself. It s important that we keep this fact in mind: We may feel out of control, but God has it all under control. We need to be praying and fostering that relationship. Present your cares to God and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you and to give you hope and wisdom. He will. We can t control the weather, the stock market, or the people around us. But God, being the Master artist that He is, will use all things for our good.

8 Although it may seem that He s painting a dark picture in our lives, He is working to bring good out of all that happens to us even our screw ups and mistakes. Start by believing that and watch what starts to happen. What to do When Life Seems Out of Control by Allison Ricciardi, LMHC | Continued From Last Week What are the problems? Sort them into categories: home, work, relationships, money etc. Make a physical list. Next: Separate the light from the dark Which are the good things that are working in each category and which are not? Maybe you get along fine with others but not with your immediate family. Perhaps you have a great budget for your household but in other areas you waste too much money. Maybe your shoes are organized but you can never find a spatula in the kitchen when you need one. Which of the problems causes you the most distress and wastes the most amount of your time? Tackle that first. For instance, if cooking healthy meals is important to you, by organizing your kitchen, planning a menu and making up a shopping list you may find it s easier than you had imagined.

9 (Hint: keep your lists on your phone so you always have them with you.) Hiring a coach or professional organizer can pay huge dividends in getting things straightened out quickly and permanently. A good coach will listen to your unique needs and challenges and tailor a plan that works for you. There are general principles that may apply but not usually a one size fits all solution. YOUTH MINISTRY SMASH Sacred Heart CHURCH WEST DES MOINES, IA PAGE 4 CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION CFF GIFT GROWING IN FAITH TOGETHER ADULT FAITH FORMATION TEAM SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Student Ministry at Sacred Heart offers s p i r i t u a l , s e r v i c e a n d s o c i a l opportunities to teens in grades 9-12. Contact Deanna Lane, Director of Youth Ministry, for more information at 225-0546 or Kayla Richer, Director Debbie Chalik, Coordinator Marcia Schaul, Office Associate SMASH SUMMER FUN OPEN TO ALL INCOMING 9TH GRADERS THROUGH CLASS OF 2017 Adoration and Ice Cream: July 11 and Aug.

10 1 Join us for Eucharistic Adoration in the church from 6:00-7:00 pm followed by a trip to Dairy Queen down the street. Bring money for your ice cream and RSVP to Deanna if you need a ride. (contact info above) Adventureland Wednesday, June 28: Join us for a day of thrills at Adventureland Amusement park. We ll meet at Sacred Heart and ride to the park with adult chaperones at 9:45 am and return around 6:00 pm. Register online at or pick up a paper form in the church gathering space. CONFIRMATION 2018 REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 30: Registration is now open for those who wish to begin preparation to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation prep class is for teens in 9th grade or higher in the 2017-18 school year who have been enrolled in CFF or Catholic school through 8th grade or have completed a High School Start-Up Class . Visit or call Deanna at 225-0546 for more details.