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Sacred Heart Church, 200 So. 5th St. St. Mary’s Church, 2300 W. Madison Ave. Sacred Heart Parish Center, 2301 W. Madison Ave. Sacred Heart Parish Office 204 So. 5th St. 402-371-2621 Growing Families is a great way for all family members to grow in their relationship with Christ and knowledge of our rich Catholic faith. Everyone is welcome to come and check it out. • Children, grade K – 6th, meet twice monthly in small groups to learn, pray, and grow together with opportunities for parents to join in on service and learning projects once a month (6:30 to 8:30 - Norfolk Catholic Elementary School). • Monthly adult gatherings that include fellowship, a speaker and small group discussion on various topics to help us live out our faith within our families. (6:30 – 8:30 Sacred Heart Parish Center) The dates and topics remaining for the adult sessions this year include: February 28: “Are you there God? How does God heal our hearts and hurts? March 7th: “Mass 101”. Explanation of the Mass. April 4: “We need a break!” A day for God & family. May 3: “It’s a Wrap!” Wrapping up the Year. Join us! We would love to have you! PARISH LITURGIES Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Teen Ministry Saturday Eve Vigil Masses St. Mary’s Church Lynnette Otero, 402-371-2621 St. Mary’s Church 24/7 every day Advancement Office 5:30 pm; 7:30 pm Reconciliation 2300 Madison Ave 402-371-9256 Sunday Masses Sacred Heart Church RELIGIOUS FORMATION 204 So. 5th St. 402-371-2621 Sacred Heart Church 4:45 pm-5:20 pm (T-W-Th-F) 8:00 am, 1:00 pm (Spanish) St. Mary’s Church IMMACULATA MONASTERY St. Mary’s Church 4:15 pm-5:15 pm (Saturday) & SPIRITUALITY CENTER 9:30 am, 11:30 am PARISH WEB SITE: 300 No. 18th St. 402-371-3438 Masses: S-M-T-W-F-Sa: 7:00 am; Th-5:00 pm Weekday Masses www.SacredHeartNorfolk.com Holy day Masses: 7:00 am (Please check page 4 for changes) NORFOLK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Vespers: 5:30 pm daily (Thursday-5:00 pm) Sacred Heart Church Grade School Monastery Website: www.mbsmissionaries.org. 5:30 pm (T-Th-F) 2301 Madison Ave. 402-371-4584 ST. JOSEPH HOME St. Mary’s Church Jr / Sr High School 401 No. 18th St. Mass-Friday & Sunday: 9:30 am 7:20 am (M-T-Th-F) 2300 Madison Ave. 402-371-2784 8:20 am, 9:35 am (W-school year only) FAITH REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 2700 W. Norfolk Ave. Mass-Tuesdays –11:00 am February 25, 2018 2nd Sunday of Lent Walking With You To Meet Jesus page 2 SACRED HEART PARISH WELCOME TO SACRED HEART PARISH! …If you are new to our parish, we look forward to The Links of Fr. Andrews... meeting you. Please stop by the Parish Office Monday- Wednesday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Thursday (9:00 am- 5:00 pm) and Friday (8:00 am to 3:00 pm) to register. Again the LORD's messenger called to Abraham from heaven and said: "I swear by myself, declares You may also stop by the Welcome Desk at either church for registration information. the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, I will ...We ask you to notify us if you are moving from the bless you abundantly and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of Parish, have a change of address or phone number. the seashore; your descendants shall take possession of the gates of their enemies, and in your de- …If you have not been active in the practice of the scendants all the nations of the earth shall find blessing—all this because you obeyed my command” Catholic Faith, we encourage you to return. If you ~ Genesis 22:15-18 would like to speak to someone on staff, please do not Message Series: Bound Together hesitate to contact us. We welcome you! …If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving Grace to pray for this week: To taste a new closeness to Jesus. the Sacraments, we invite you to contact a priest. Dear Friends in Christ, …If you cannot come to Church because of illness, We are continuing a Lenten homily series called Bound Together. This series will help us please notified us so that we might minister to you at learn about what a covenant is and what this means for our lives. Last week Fr. Scott home, hospital, or nursing care facility. ...Bulletin article deadline: FRIDAY’S BEFORE 4:00 launched our series with an overview of covenant, which is a word that, sadly, is not part of the regular speech and mindset of many Christians. pm. one full week before the articles will appear in the bulletin. If there is a holiday, the deadline is 4:00 pm two A covenant is a sacred bond that God establishes with us. Through the sacrificial offering Friday’s before the holiday. Bulletin articles MUST BE of Jesus all people are able to be permanently family with God the Father, Son, and Holy written and turned in or e-mailed to the Business Office Spirit. We are also bound together closely with all others who live in this covenant. before deadline time. E-mail: [email protected] Sounds great, but how do we “get” the covenant? In reality, covenant with God is a pure gift. It’s something He initiates. The Lord says that He will be our God and we will be PARISH OFFICE His people. Beautiful blessings flow with the covenant - for the Jews: land, descendants, 204 So. 5th St. Norfolk, NE 68701 and a powerful nation. For those bound together in the New Covenant, it’s Forgiveness 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (M-T-W) of sins, Communion, and Eternal Salvation. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (TH) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (F) The major requirement of accepting the covenant with God is unconditional surrender. Business Office: 402-371-2621 This happens when a person is baptized. People willingly “die” in the waters of baptism FAX: 402-371-0403 with Jesus and rise to a new life. Very often because many are baptized in infancy, no Religious Formation Office: 402-371-2621 personal choice is made. But this must be done at some point in our life. We can’t be PARISH WEBSITE bound together with God unless we choose it. www.SacredHeartNorfolk.com Abraham shows what this looks like in the extreme. He’s ready to sacrifice his only son PRIESTS because the Lord directs him to offer everything back to him. Difficult to hear, no? Yes Pastor...Fr. Dan Andrews indeed, but this decision to surrender all must be made if God is truly going to take con- Associate Pastor-Fr. Scott Schilmoeller trol of every part of our life. PARISH OFFICE TEAM There’s no need to fear. God the Father doesn’t want anything but the best for us. We Office Administrator...Dona Long can trust him. Millions have done it before us and their example lights the way. Do not Secretary/ Bulletin / Web...Reggie Long Hospitality & Connections...Anne Arens be afraid to open wide the door of your heart to Christ. You will lose nothing and gain Director of Stewardship…Sheryl Cahoy everything. Business Manager...Patsy Taylor God love you! Bookkeeper...Bonita (Bo) Ramold • To be in covenant is to always be at home with family. Director of Adult Formation/Web...Philip Zimmerman Director of Youth Formation... RF Office/Ministry Assistant…Mirna Price THIS WEEK–FEBRUARY 24/25 - SPECIAL COLLECTION Teen Ministry...Lynette Otero The 2nd collection on February 24-25 will be for General Maintenance & Repairs. Liturgy Director...Karl Henkel Weekend Coordinator…Phillip Cox Maintenance Supervisor...Don Kellogg STEUBENVILLE CONFERENCE – Rectory Housekeeper...Michelle Wegener JULY 13-15, 2018 Director of Advancement for NCS/Alumni...Leisa Piper th Advancement Office Phone: 402-371-9256 Open to all current 8 graders through 2018 graduating seniors. PERMANENT DEACONS Registration is NOW OPEN. Forms and additional information Deacon Jim Doolittle Deacon Theodore Coler can be found on both the parish and school websites. All Forms can be picked up at Nor- Deacon Robert Viergutz Deacon John Mines folk Catholic High School or the Religious Formation Office. COST: $300.00 – includes Deacon Terry Price Deacon Leon Gentrup travel, room and meals at the conference. A non-refundable $50 deposit is required when registering. Questions? Call the Parish Office – 402-371-2621 COMING SOON… TRIVIA NITE March 3 TRIVIA NIGHT-March 3 MEN’S CADILLAC STAG April 2 1st COMMUNION April 15 Come one, come all! We're taking reservations now for Sacred CONFIRMATION April 28 Heart's 3rd annual Trivia Night on March 3. This is an adults (21+) JAMAICA MISSION TRIP May 26-June 1 only event that promises to be a great night of fun! You DON'T need KERMES June 10 to be a trivia buff to participate! Register as a table of 8 or register WHITE ELEPHANT SALE July 19-20-21 individually and we'll seat you with some friendly Sacred Heart folks. PARISH FESTIVAL September 9 Volunteers are also needed for this event (judges and runners). Call Amber Haake (402- CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE September 16 SPIRIT October 27 990-4111) or stop by the Parish Office to register or to volunteer. Cost is $5/person or $40/table and doors open at 6:00 p.m.