Sacred Heart Sacred Heart CHURCH ~ St. Joseph the Worker mission

1603 N Parkway Ave, Battle Ground ~ 200 West Jones, Yacolt (360) 687-4515 Mailing Address: PO Box 38, Battle Ground, WA 98604 www.sacredheartbg.org ~ email: [email protected] Priest Administrator: Rev. Aloysius G. Ssensamba

Mission Statement: We, the Community of Sacred Heart Church and St. Joseph the Worker Mission, strive to be a living sign of Christ’s love and healing power in and for the world. March 15th, 2020 The Third Sunday of Lent

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-- EphesiansEphesians 5:85:8--99 Mass Times & INTENTIONS Sunday Reading Synopsis: Jesus satisfies our thirst for eternal life (3). Through his Spirit his grace Wed, Mar 18 9:00 am SH + Harvey & has been poured into our hearts (2). God satisfies RosemarieAll MassesPoole; Fulgence, Suspended. Ora & Debbie Batiste the thirst of the Israelites (1) whose hearts had Thurs, Mar 19 9:00 am SH Poor souls of Sacred become hardened and rebellious (Ps). Heart Cemetery Fri, MarFather 20 will9:00 amcontinue SH + Anna to Rosepray Allais Sat, MassMar 21 intentions 5:00 pm SH at Bernadette his private Lyon Remember in Your Prayers Sun, Mar 22 8:30daily am Mass.SH + Carol Lloyd Quinn Karen Omerod, Judy Ellithorpe, Daniel 10:30 am SH + Diane Mason Fanning, John Zutz, Triny Ann Babauta, Katie 12:15 pm SJ + Pro Popula Maffeo, David Civeley, Jim Allais, Vi Arola, Ethan Thompson, Ampara Suchanek Those who are sick and unable to join us today. Parish Events The men & women serving in our Armed Forces. All the faithful departed, especially Bill Raimer & Ed Uselmann.

To add your name to our prayer list, please contact Garri in the parish office: [email protected] or (360) 687-4515. Names will be kept on the list for one month. Stewardship of talent Peter Pan Goes Wrong The Seton Catholic Drama Department would like to invite all Senior Citizens to a free showing of their upcoming Spring Play “Peter Pan Goes Wrong.” This special showing will take place on Friday, March 20th @ 1:00pm in our upstairs theatre. We would love to see you at this mischievous and hilarious comedy. For questions, please contact the front office @ 360-258-1932.

Olive Wood Carvings Postponed The proceeds support Catholic families living in the Holy Land. All events Suspended until further notice. Stewardship of Treasure When Jesus asked the Samaritan woman for a drink of water, He opened the door for the a life-changing relationship with Him. Scripture says her testimony drew many others to Him as well. We, too, must ready to respond whenever and wherever the Lord speaks to us and be prepared for it to change our lives! Sacred March 1st Heart Joseph Sunday Offering: $4,578.18 $1,844.45 Online Giving: $3,297.00 $0.00 Children’s Offertory $8.16 ~ Total $7,883.34 $1,844.45 Break Even $7,218.43 $1,088.67 Difference $664.91 $755.78 Thank you Faith Formation Thank You Sacred Heart VBS August 3 - 7, 2020 Thanks to Father, parish staff, Jack, Mattie & Choir, Anita Russum, Lucille and reception committee, Bob Sabol and fellow parishioners for the food, cards, calls, payers, special masses, expressions of support and kind words during Bill’s illness and death. This is truly a special parish. Jeri and the family of Bill Raimer respect Life

Service Sunday—March 15th at 2 pm. Meet at February 26- April 8 Sacred Heart. Bring work gloves. Prayer and fasting to end abortion and offer life- No meeting on March 30th for Spring Break. affirming alternatives. We keep vigil on Tuesdays at Planned Parenthood (11516 SE Mill Blvd, suite 2E, Vancouver, WA) For more info contact Tuesday Team Captains: Frank Waite: 360-666-1947, [email protected] Pat Brown: 360-666-2949, [email protected] Weekly Suggestions using our parish’s Local campaign webpage: FORMED.ORG subscription. www.40daysforlife.com/vancouver. Movie, "Joseph of Nazareth" directed by Raffaele Mertes. Starring Tobias Moretti in an appealing performance, Kidney Donation Needed we are shown the human, noble, and deeply spiritual My husband John and myself have been lifetime aspects of Joseph the carpenter, son of David, servant of members of Sacred Heart Parish. John has been on God, and loving husband of Mary. He is presented as a kidney dialysis for almost three years. Having man of faith who must grapple greatly with the profound dialysis 12 hours every week leaves John very mysteries of the miraculous conception, the Birth, fatigued a unable to do the things he enjoys. the Incarnation of the Son of God, and the incredible Receiving a live kidney donation would give John challenges of protecting and raising Jesus amidst the threats on his life from the moment of his birth and the chance at a more normal life. For more beyond. This week, as we celebrate the life of Saint information about live kidney donation you can Joseph, join us in learning more about him by watching contact Linda Ellery @ OHSU (503) 494-6636 or the film, "Joseph of Nazareth," on formed.org. call John at (360) 737-4359. John & Sherry Marini History of Join us on a journey from St. Peter all the way Please keep John and Sherry in your prayers. to Francis. We are now more than half way through.

#142 Sergius IV Stewardship of time Pope from July 1009 to May 1012 Give me the scoop on Sergius IV. Altar Linen Ministry Pope Sergius IV was born Pietro Martino Buccaporci, which Sacred Heart is looking for 2 or more people to join translates from the Italian as “Peter Martin Pig’s Snout.” No our altar linen team. Each member rotates a month wonder he changed his name. to being picked by John at a time washing the linens used at all Masses. Crescentius (’s ruler at the time), Sergius was a cardinal Training provided. Contact the office if you are and Bishop of Albano in Italy, having been consecrated in 1004 interested. Email [email protected] or call by Pope John XVIII. He was elevated to the papacy by 360-687-4515. Crescentius at the end of July 1009, though he held little real power -- like his two predecessors -- for his nearly three years in office. Sergius was known to be a patron of the poor, and Lost & Found was even venerated as a saint by some after his death. He may Are you missing a mitten, glove, hat, bowl or platter? have been murdered, considering he and Crescentius died Please take a moment to check the Lost & Found in within a week of one another. Sergius IV was buried in the the Parish Hall for these and many other items. All Lateran Basilica in Rome. unclaimed items will be donated to charity. From “Popes in a Year” ~ flocknote.com/popes

Sacred Heart Parish Sacred Heart Church St. Joseph the Worker Mission

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Mass 8:30 am , 10:30 am Wednesday—Friday 9:00 am Sunday Mass 12:15 pm

Holy Day Mass 9:00 am , 7:00 pm 200 West Jones Confession Saturday 3:30 pm Yacolt, WA 98675 1603 N Parkway Avenue (360) 686-8088 Battle Ground 98604 (360) 687-4515

Priest Administrator [email protected] www.sacredheartbg.org Rev. Aloysius G. Ssensamba Find us at: myparishapp.com Pastoral Assistants: Administration Debbie Wilson Facebook [email protected] “Sacred Heart Parish” Faith Formation Debbie Adams [email protected] Just a kind reminder: Parish Staff: PARISH MEMBERSHIP: Since registration is our Parish Secretary Garri Linardos only means of certifying parish membership, all [email protected] parishioners are urged to register. For more Music Coordinator John Zutz information, please call the parish office at [email protected] 360-687-4515. Facilities Manager Steve Ellithorpe CHANGES: Please advise the parish office of any [email protected] change of address, telephone number, email, or if you are moving out of the parish. Thank you. Parish Office Hours: ENVELOPES: Sacred Heart & St. Joseph are totally Monday—Wednesday & Friday dependent on the generosity of their parishioners for 9:30 am-4:00 pm support. The use of envelopes, regardless of the Closed 12:30 pm-1:30 pm amount of the contribution, make possible our parish Thursday 1:30 pm-4:00 pm activities and services. Mailing Address: Consider electronic giving! The parish offers a PO Box 38 convenient electronic giving option that allows Battle Ground, WA 98604 donations to be made on a scheduled, automatic basis. Visit our website at www.sacredheartbg.org, click on (360) 687-4515 office “Donate” under “Quick Links” and follow the (360) 687-3322 fax instructions to get started!