Together, we are one family. September 30, 2018 — 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sacred Heart 1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208 641-792-2050 - [email protected] Sacred Heart Church 1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208

Mass Schedule Parish Office: 641-792-2050 Web Pages: Saturday: 5:30 PM FAX: 641-792-8639 www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com Sunday: 9:00 AM Business Office Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Confessions Twitter: SHFF Newton Saturdays 4:30 PM Facebook Page: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Rev. William E. Reynolds — Ext #227 Luke Gregory, Lifelong Faith Formation E-mail: [email protected] & Sr. High Youth Ministry Rectory: 641-792-4625 Ext. # 224 E-Mail: [email protected]

Deacon Dan Goetz Andrew Schwartz, K-8 Faith Formation Coordinator E-mail: [email protected] Ext. #230 E-Mail: [email protected]

Ann Ratliff, Administrative Assistant Virginia Bennett, Choir Director/Organist E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] 641-275-3683 Kathy Hammerly, Stewardship Coordinator, Ext. #222 E-Mail: [email protected] SHARE Preschool: 641-792-8639 E-mail: [email protected]

Hymns

Saturday, 5:30 PM Cantor: Stephen McManus

Sunday, 9:00 AM Cantor: Stephen McManus

Saturday, 5:30 PM & Sunday, 9:00 AM

Entrance Chant: Mission Statement All Are Welcome We, the members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as a caring Christian #436 community, help one another to live, to nurture, and to celebrate God’s gifts. Presentation & Preparation of Gifts We encourage others on their faith journeys to join us in giving witness to our You Alone Catholic faith and to grow as disciples. #249 We celebrate the sacraments and receive the gift of grace to strengthen our faith Mass Setting: and to enrich our relationships with Christ and his Church. Mass of Christ the Savior #62-67 We gather together to pray, to worship, to give thanks, to petition, to seek comfort, to share joys and sorrows, and to experience God’s love, joy, and peace. Communion Chant: Hosea #356

Loving and Forgiving Cover Photos: #361  Vision 20/20 Session Two was held last Monday evening

 5th & 6th Grade Faith Formation Class: Mylie Soppe, Ella Machin, Trinity Sending Forth: When Love is Found Hanson, Brilea Moffitt, Alexandra Riney #341  Jim & Deb Nilles’ 35th Wedding Anniversary Blessing was held during Mass

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Saturday, September 29:  No Mass today.  4:30 PM Confessions will be heard  5:45 PM Social Action Commission Meeting  5:00 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church will be held in McCann Center  5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of  6:30 PM Infant Baptism Prep Session will be the soul of Jim McNeer, husband of Anne held in McCann Center McNeer and father of Karen Wilson  7:00 PM Ava Maria Book Club will meet in Sunday, September 30: McCann Center  8:30 AM Rosary will be prayed in the church  7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop #354 will meet in  9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of McCann Center the parish Friday, October 5:  10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in  9:00 AM Communion Service will be held in McCann Center following Mass the church  10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will meet in  9:30 AM Coffee time will be held in McCann McCann Center Center following Mass  7:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group will be held in  9:45 AM Turning Point Adult Small Group will McCann Center meet in McCann Center Monday, October 1:  10:00 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet at the  No Mass today. Wilson residence  6:30 PM Joy of the Gospel learning session will be Saturday, October 6: held in the church  7:00 AM Ladies Adoration Hour will be held in  6:30 PM Liturgy Commission Meeting will be the Chapel held in McCann Center  11:00 AM Confirmation Overnight Retreat will  7:00 PM Boy Scout Troop will meet in McCann be held at the Newton Christian Conference Center Center Tuesday, October 2:  4:30 PM Confessions will be heard  9:00 AM Rosary Making will be held at Marcia  5:00 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church Kearney’s home.  5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of  5:05 Pm Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in the soul of Brendan O’Brien, son of Robert the chapel O’Brien  5:15 PM Communion Service will be held in the  6:30 PM Prayer for Vocations will be held in the chapel church following Mass  6:30 PM The Wild Goose Adult Small Group will Sunday, October 7 meet in McCann Center  8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the Wednesday, October 3: church.  No Mass today.  9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members  5:15 PM Parish Meal will be held in McCann Cen- of the parish. ter  10:00 AM Prayer for Vocations will be held in  5:30 PM Community Meal will be served at First the church following Mass Methodist Church  10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in  6:00 PM Parish Wide Enrichment Session will be McCann Center following Mass held in McCann Center following Meal  10:00 AM Timeline Bible Study will be held in  6:00 PM K-6 Faith Formation Sessions will be McCann Center held in McCann Center  2:00 PM Crop Walk will begin at the Newton  6:30 PM Choir Practice will be held in the church Courthouse lawn  7:15 PM Jr. High Faith Formation will be held in  5:30 PM Newton Cross Country Dinner will be McCann Center held in McCann Center Thursday, October 4:  7:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group will be held in  1:30 PM Mere Christianity Adult Small Group will McCann Center meet in McCann Center  7:00 PM Sunday by Sunday Adult Small Group  3:15 PM Stewardship Commission Meeting will will meet in McCann Center be held in McCann Center Pa ge 4 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

LITURGICAL ROLES

Saturday, October 6 5:30 PM

Lector: Steve Mullan Mary Mullan Cathy Dietrich, Joe McDermott, Sr., Helen Schmelzer, Mary Hospitality: LaVerne & Katherine Dietrich Nolin, Dorothy Green, Nancy Smith, Ruth O’Brien, Rose Len & Diane Rebik Anna Henning, Mark Hendrickson, Lois Carter, Pat Patter- Extraordinary Ministers: son, Betty Hummel, Teresa Hauge, Myrna Hill, Cecelia Rosie Murphy Cathi Fouts Stratton, Theresa Clark, Ruth Stewart, Sharron Hawkins, Marlis Strike Carolyn Sullivan Adam McNeer, Jim Golik, Pam Rausch, Richard Varnum, Barbara Majerus Charity Noe Joe McDermott (son of Joe & Barb McDermott), Rosemary Dustin & Emilee Brisel Altar Servers: Riley Maple Sloss (cousin of Rosie Murphy & Margaret Durbala, & niece Avery Meyer Drew Bratland of Joe McDermott), June Rausch (mother of Tom Rausch), Rosary: Barbara Majerus Donna Baker (sister of LuAnn Lucas), Angi Reed (sister of Pam Zaabel), Jacki Aikeyns (uncle of Dana Determan), Sunday, October 7 9:00 AM Madelyn Kecki (great-granddaughter of Bill & Carmen Gill), Terese & Brad Wiese (sister & brother-in-law of Joanie Lu- Lector: Luke Gregory Terry Ulrich kavsky), Erick Grossmeyer (cousin of Janet Cox), Jimmy Hospitality: Ralph & Cindy Buchmeier Hayes (brother of Margaret Ellis), Jase Merriman (cousin of Lee & Veronica Mangrich Jill Ergenbright), Les Curry (father in-law of Colleen Curry), Extraordinary Ministers: Monica Nilles (mother of Jim Nilles), Thomalu Elliott (sister Carol Hopkey Clarissa Bloom of Marsha Haycock), Jennifer Maki (granddaughter of Glo- Christina Machin John Lee Debbie & Clare Muckler rian Maki), Jack Whitinger (father of Tammy Cochran), Terry & Char Townsend Kristi Forsythe (niece of Bruce & Karen Hoffmeier), Lee Altar Servers: Stella Bloom Stammeyer (father of John Stammeyer), Tim Shie (son-in- Mason Lee Adam Maharry law of Paul Muller), Pam Quindt (daughter of Marie Children’s Liturgy: Kim Didier Frimml), Barb Jaeger (mother of Connie Loehr), Leigh War- Rosary: Maria Maharry ren (daughter of Nancy Smith), Alisha Meyer (daughter of Coffee Hosts: Betty Ellis), Josh Watson (Joanie Lukavsky’s niece’s hus- band), Pat Flattery (nephew of Mary Flattery), Martha Flat- tery (sister-in-law of Mary Flattery), LeRoy Childress (father Thank You . . . of Pamela Vigil), Jeanne Riggenberg (daughter of Ruth Thank you to Matt Muckler for presenting the O’Brien & sister of Colleen Curry), Jennifer Gardner (niece Annual Diocesan Appeal at both Masses last of Rhonda Bauer), Elijah & Daniel Lukavsky (nephews of weekend. Joanie Lukavsky, Tabitha Vaughan (granddaughter of Gloria Welp), Leon Kurt (father of Kerri Reed), Pat Kelly (brother of Teresa Stewart), Roxene Tedrow (sister of Rick Stewart), Welcome to Fr. Bill Wiegand who is presiding Pamela Banwell (daughter-in-law of John & at the weekend liturgies. Cassie Banwell) Next weekend Fr. Ken Gross, a retired priest of the Diocese of Des Moines will preside at . . . For the repose of the soul of Joe McDer- the weekend liturgies. Welcome Fr. Ken to mott, husband of Barb McDermott, who died Sacred Heart and to the Diocese of Daven- September 23rd and comfort for his family. port. 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Pa ge 5

In Thanksgiving for God’s Infant Baptism Blessings, We return to the Lord: Preparation September 22nd & 23rd The first step for parents Envelopes $ 2,255.00 wishing to have an infant Autoshare $ 862.00 child baptized at Sacred Loose Offertory $ 399.65 Heart is to attend a Bap- Votive Candles $ 303.29 tism prep session. At the Sunday Coffee $ 51.00 session parents discuss Religious Ed Donations $ 400.00 the responsibility involved in having a child baptized and share ideas on living out their commitment to raise their children in the Catholic faith. The next Baptism Preparation Session will be on Thursday, Rosary Making for El Salvador October 4th at 6:30 p.m. in the adult room in the Last year, Sacred Heart's Social Action Commission McCann Center. For more information, or to regis- sent 958 rosaries with the delegation to ter, please contact Luke Gregory, our Director of El Salvador. They would like to Lifelong Faith Formation in the Faith Formation gather a group to help make them office. again this year. Beginning October 2 they will be gathering every Tuesday morning at 9 AM – 10:30 AM at the home of Marcia Kear- ney 101 S. 5th Ave. E. in Newton. Marcia “Formed” Kearney and Alanna Wilson will be on hand Thank you to the Memorial Money Educational to help the novice. Materials will be pro- Fund for providing the funding for our parish vided. For more information, please contact Kathy FORMED subscription! Sacred Heart Church will Hammerly, Stewardship Coordinator by continue to provide this gift for the parish for the email, stewardship@iowatele com.net or at the Stew- upcoming year. Please consider making a donation ardship Office, 641-792-2050. to keep this resource coming for years to come.

Faith Enrichment Session 1: Don’t Impose Your Morality on Me!

What is “right” and “wrong”? Is what’s right for you right for me? Is there a right and wrong for everyone, all the time?

These are difficult questions to discuss in our culture. We live in a society that supports the opinion that each person should make up his or her own morality – that there is no moral truth that applies to everyone.

Many of us have been affected by the relativistic outlook that pervades the modern world. Maybe some of us wonder whether there really is an absolute right and wrong for everyone. Or maybe we accept that there is a moral standard for all, but we don’t know how to explain our moral convictions in a convincing way. Maybe some of us are afraid of saying something is immoral because we’re afraid of offending others or of being labeled intolerant. How do we talk about morality in a relativistic world? That’s what we begin to explore in the opening sessions of this study.

On Wednesday, October 3 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, we will have our first faith enrichment session in the church af- ter the 5:15 pm parish wide meal. All parishioners are welcome whether or not you have a child in faith forma- tion, and childcare will be provided for ages 1-4! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, October 3! Pa ge 6 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost Purpose Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and with deep faith in the people of God, Zinkula calls the Diocese of Davenport to a revitalization of our faith and a renewal of grace in the spirit of Pentecost. The time is now for us to move forward and fill every heart and life with the joy of the Gospel through a fresh encounter with Jesus Christ and His Church. Let us rise up and embrace the glorious future for God’s faithful in southeast . In recent years, we have weathered storms and navigated through some difficult challenges. We believe it is time now to be proactive about the future and be a light to the world. It is time to read the signs of the times as we name our sorrows and our joys, and look ahead toward a bright future of the Church. To this end, we are planning a diocesan Convocation at St. Ambrose University on June 6-8, 2019, which is entitled: "Vision 20/20: From Pentecost to Pentecost" At Pentecost 2018, Bishop Zinkula called all of us within the Diocese of Davenport to a Diocesan Con- vocation. In June of 2019. The purpose of this diocesan wide meeting is sevenfold: 1. Celebrate our unity in the joy of the Gospel 2. Reflect on the call to be “Spirit-filled evangelizers” 3. Look to the peripheries of our communities 4. Read the signs of the times in our Diocese of Davenport 5. Explore practical strategies for the future 6. Begin to chart out concrete plans for taking the next steps 7. Pray for the grace to move forward To be prepared for the Convocation Bishop Zinkula asks us as a parish to hold a Listening session which has as its goals:  Assess the landscape in parishes regarding missionary discipleship and evangelization as the diocese pre- pares for the Convocation.  Provide the basis for discussion and begin to identify participants from each parish as preparations are made for the regional conversations and Convocation.

The Joy of the Gospel Study In an effort to prepare for our listening session which is one of the first steps in this renewal process, we need to make sense of and discern ' document "The Joy of the Gospel". In order to do this we have de- vised an easy six session course covering "The Joy of the Gospel" with prayer, discussion, and discernment.

Offered below are resources which will help you find the document as well as prepare for each session along with a list of dates and times. In order for our listening session to go well we need participation from as many in our parish as possible, so please attend, we need you!

All Sessions begin at 6:30 PM.  October 1: Amid the Crisis of Communal Commitment, Joy of the Gospel Chapter Two — Focus on Par. 52-54, 63-64, 77, 87-91, 98-101  October 8: The Proclamation of the Gospel, Joy of the Gospel Chapter Three  October 22: The Social Dimension of Evangelization, The Joy of the Gospel Chapter Four  October 29: Spirit Filled Evangelizers (Listening Session with a facilitator from the diocese), The Joy of the Gospel Chapter Five

To access a copy or to read it on line, Go to ‘www.davenportdioese.org’ and Click on the icon of Vision 20/20. It will take you to a page that says “DIOCESAN PRAYER: Vision 20/20 From Pentecost to Pente- cost” scroll down to the bottom of that page and you will find The Joy of the Gospel (EVANGELII GAUDIUM) click on the “PDF” and you can print off or read on-line.

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Monthly Adoration Hour for the Ladies of the Parish We invite all ladies of the parish to our once- a - m o n t h S a t u r d a y m o r n i n g hour of Adoration and prayer. During this hour of Eucharistic Adoration, we pray a rosary for an end to abortion, euthanasia, human traf- ficking, genocide, and all other forms of abuse and exploitation of people throughout the world. We also pray a Chaplet of Divine Mercy in reparation for our sins and the sins of the world. We welcome you all to join us in this time of spiritual combat against the powers of darkness. It is a marvelous oppor- tunity to grow closer to God and to build up His kingdom on earth. Our next Adoration hour is Saturday, October 6th from 7:00 to 8:00 A.M. in the daily Mass chapel. Bring your rosaries, and we look forward to seeing Annual Diocesan Appeal you there. Thank you to all who responded so generously to the 2018-19 Annual Diocesan Appeal last weekend. Each year the success of the campaign depends on you. Once more this year, you Father Reynolds departed Friday for Rome have a done a wonderful thing; your pledges and gifts have to serve on a ship for two weeks. He will helped to assure that the ADA will be able to continue building be back in the office later on Monday, Oc- the faith community throughout the Diocese of Davenport. tober 15. For those of you, who were not here last weekend or for other reasons have not yet made your pledge to this year’s Diocesan Annual Appeal, please consider a pledge by picking up a flier/ pledge envelope in your pew or on the table in the Gathering Parish Enrichment Meal Space. You may return the completed form by dropping in the Wednesday, October 3rd at 5:15 PM collection basket or return to the Parish office at PO Box 1478, The meal served before the Parish Enrich- Newton, IA 50208. It may also be mailed directly to the Dio- ment Session on Wednesday will be Ham- cese of Davenport at 780 W. Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA burger Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, 52804. Corn Dogs, Jello Salad, Dessert, & Drink.

“Would that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put His spirit on them.” All Catho- lics share the prophetic ministry of the Lord through baptism. Is He calling you to bear witness to His truth as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life? Call Fr. Thom Hennen, diocesan vocations director at 563-324- 1911, or write: HennenT@ diodav.org. Pa ge 8 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

Labels for education. CLIP. EARN. HELP THEM LEARN.

All Saints Catholic School In The Catholic Messenger in Davenport appreciates all your the week of September efforts in saving the Campbell’s 27th: Labels For Education for their school. We have an updated list  Guess who’s coming to dinner? of Campbell’s labels on the bul- Read about our cathedral’s dinner letin board in McCann center. guest. Did you know that the pen you use to write your  Diocese outlines its commitment to protecting grocery list could be on the list of upc’s to save?? children and vulnerable adults. How about the soup you are eating or even the bag-  West Liberty parish prays novena for all abuse gie that you may put left over soup in to freeze!! victims and the church. Even a magazine you are reading!! Campbell’s has  Celebration recalls 2008 community effort to expanded its list with more great things that we may reopen shelter for homeless. use everyday. Juices, yogurt, cereal, nuts, popcorn,  Spanish Page: Photos from the national V En- salsa, prego, bread, and of course their soups, broth, cuentro! and gravies. Please continue to save the UPC from  Action steps address accountability of U.S. your Campbell’s products. Items to save are; Camp- for abuse of minors. bell’s Soup at Hand, Chunky Soups, Select Harvest  Soups, Spaghettio’s, V-8 (Regular, Splash, Fusion), Advocates decry severely reduced cap on refu- Pepperidge Farm Products (bread, rolls, croutons, gee admissions in U.S. and stuffing) Gold Fish, Prego Spaghetti Sauce, and  Campaign called #WhyImCatholic launched by Swanson Broth. Thanks so much for your help! Catholic Extension.  Bono calls pope ‘extraordinary man for extraor- Sample UPC Code: dinary times.’ Apostolic visitor outlines plans for expansion at Medjugorje shrine. Columns If you are admitted to a  Jenna Ebener: Pull over for the moose. hospital please remember  Book review: Behind-the-scenes search for St. to inform the parish of- Peter’s bones. fice so that parish staff  Fr. Doyle: woman receives conflicting answers can attempt to visit you. When you are admitted to a on receiving Communion. hospital please be sure to be identified as a Catholic  Fr. Rolheiser: Bridging the unbridgeable gap. at the time of your admission.  Corinne Winter: Month of the rosary: reflec- tions on a tradition.  Catholic Messenger Editorial: Return to the Missing Any Dishes? source for healing, hope. If you have any dishes from funeral lunch- Letters to the Editor: We need to speak out, not be eons, other parish activities or from taking silent. meals to the ill and homebound they are available to pick up in the kitchen on the Thank you for your support. Please let us know of counter by the microwave. any stories or suggestions you’d like to share with The Catholic Messenger! 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Pa ge 9

What You Don’t See CROP Thursday, October 4 from 4:30—6:30 PM Walk Newton High School — Upper Circle Parking Lot Jasper County 800 E. 4th St. S., Newton CROP Hunger What You Don’t See is a mobile training trailer designed to Walk will be simulate a “Typical” teenager’s bedroom, complete with all the held on Sunday, paraphernalia and imagery one wouldexpect to see bu tmay October 7. The 2 pm start will begin at the not fully understand. In the room, attendees will learn the Courthouse lawn and the three mile walk meanings of signs, symbols & clothing, common hiding spots will end at St. Stephens Episcopal Church and other precursors that may indicate high risk behavior. for refreshments. The walk is conducted na-

Be advised: This display is for adults, ages 21 and older. tionwide to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. Twenty five percent of What Every Parent Should Know the donations benefit Jasper County through Conversations about Mental Health, Screen Time food banks in Newton, Baxter, Colfax, Kel- and Substance Abuse logg and Monroe. The food bank for New- Thursday, October 4 from 6:30—8:45 PM ton is at The Salvation Army. A table in Newton Senior High School Auditorium McCann Center has an envelope for dona- 800 E. 4th St. S., Newton tions and any amount is appreciated. The (Enter through upper northeast door.) walk is organized by Mission Coalition. For more information call Barbara Gannon 641- Purpose: 840-2456.  To educate parents and community about issues that im- pact youth  To introduce NAMI’s “Ending the Silence” program to the community. The Joy of the Gospel Next Session: Who should attend: Monday, October 1st  Parents of all school age children 6:30 PM in McCann Center  General public interested in supporting wellness among

our youth  Middle schoolers and high schoolers are welcome Amid the Crisis of  Kids’ corner available Communal Commitment,

Topics: Joy of the Gospel  What parents should know about substance abuse preven- Chapter Two — tion Focus on Par. 52-54, 63-64,  What parents should know about families and screen time 77, 87-91, 98-101  What parents should know about mental health and youth.

Schedule:  6:15 PM Registration and resource table open Vision 20/20  6:30 PM Substance Abuse and Youth “Often it is better simply to slow down, to  7:00 PM Families and Screen Time put aside our eagerness in order to see and  7:20 PM Mental Health and Youth— NAMI’s “Ending the Silence: listen to others, to stop rushing from one thing to another and to remain with some-  8:15 PM Q&A one who has faltered along the way.” —  8:30 PM Cookie and Conversation Connect with helpful resources Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium: The Joy of the Gospel Pa ge 10 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

St. Patrick Church, Brooklyn Church Supper Sunday, October 7th Serving from 3:30—6:30 PM

Supper Menu: Oven Baked A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Steak, Mashed Potatoes & A thought or two on stewardship in the Sunday readings Gravy, Fresh Coleslaw, Green Beans, applesauce, St. James warns us about accepting the standards of the Homemade Roll, Desserts/ world and assuming that what is normative in society Pie, Tea, Coffee, & Milk. Served family . needs no countercultural challenge. The temptation to Adults: $12.00; Children: (5-10 year old) $5.00; hoard riches and make sharp bargains at the expense of Preschool: (4 & under) Free. Please enter the powerless is pervasive because these things are gen- through north ground level door for tickets and erally done and look respectable enough. St. James meal. points to God’s judgment on these attitudes and ac- CYO Booth Baked Goods tions of amassing wealth and comfort at the expense of Raffle—Cash Prizes. others. How might we be better stewards of the mate- Need not be present to win. rial blessings we have been given? How might we use our wealth with compassion toward others? Catholic Smartphone App There is a smartphone app called “Laudate.” This Mass Attendance is a Catholic app with many resources, including Saturday, September 22nd at 5:30 PM 142 one called “Vatican Documents.” At that section Sunday, September 23rd at 9:00 AM 273 you can find the English version of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation The Joy of the Gospel.

Christ Our Life Conference: You Are Invited! You are invited to one of the largest conferences of its kind in the United States, Saturday and Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2018. Hear world-class speakers including Bishop Robert Baron, celebrate Mass among many thousands, attend Reconciliation, visit Jesus in Adora- tion, fill your spirit with music and feel your soul rejoice!! The Christ Our Life Conference will take place at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Tickets can be purchased online at www.christourlifeiowa.com/tickets/. Adult tickets are $25, student tickets are $15, and children five and under are free (the whole weekend is included in the ticket price). Tickets may also be purchased at the door of Wells Fargo Arena the day of the event for an additional charge of $5.00.

Readings: October 1 through October 7: Monday: Wednesday: Friday: Sunday Jb 1:6-22 Jb 9:1-12, 14-16 Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 9:46-50 Lk 9:57-62 Lk 10:13-16 Gn 2:18-24 Tuesday: Thursday: Saturday: Heb 2:9-11 Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 Jb 19:21-27 Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 Mk 10:2-16 Mt 18:1-5, 10 Lk 10:1-12 Lk 10:17-24

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SHARE Preschool It feels like fall at SHARE. We will be learn- Life After Loss ing all about the season of fall and we will be going to Uncle Bill’s Pump- kin Farm. Here is a list of "I Don't Want to Talk About It: Coping with some of the fall fun we will Grief Without Saying a Word" be having: A nearby hospice offers a meditation group. It has  Reading “When the been amazing for me. The facilitator does some guid- Leaf Blew In” ing with statements about loss, regret, fear, etc for the  Playing with fall play first part, then we are silent for 10-15 minutes at the dough end. — whatsyourgrief.com  Going on a leaf walk  Reading “Read Leaf, Yellow Leaf”  Learning letter “H”  Investigating leaves and Are You Ill or Homebound? pinecones Anyone who is ill or homebound please let  Making a fall book me know so I can schedule a visit. Contact  Using letter stamps Lori Ward at 792-4242.  Practicing our cutting

Baby Shower for Teresa Gregory All ladies of the parish are invited to a baby Prayer Chain shower honoring Teresa Gregory to be To have someone added to the Sa- held in the McCann Center on Saturday, cred Heart Prayer Chain, contact Marilyn October 27th from 1:00 to 3:30 P.M. If Lamb at 275-0020, Mary Pritchard at 792 you plan to attend, please RSVP by October -3518 or Theresa Stewart by e-mail: 10th to Mary Gregory at 906-399-2683. Teresa stewart4@iowatele com.net. If no one can be and Luke are registered at Target.com, and you reached, you may call Margaret Dimon at 792-9819. may also find the registry in Target stores.

Brother Francis

If You Think You Know Saint Francis, You’re In For A Surprise

In this exciting Augustine Institute audio drama, follow the fun-loving son and celebrated soldier of Assisi as he is transformed by the Gospel. Captivated by Christ, Saint Francis trades wealth for poverty, embraces lepers, shakes hands with the Pope, debates a Sultan, and touches the lives of millions.

“What a brilliant story, beautifully told. The production quality — from the writing and acting to the music and sound — is excellent. I was so moved and inspired.”

— Flor De Liz P, Astoria, NY Pa ge 12 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Pa ge 13

October is Respect Life Month Pregnancy Center Baby Shower You are invited to participate in our Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa (PCCI) Baby Shower starting the week- end of October 6th and throughout the month of October. This is a special kind of shower. No need to take a couple of hours out of your day or worry about wrapping paper! Simply place your gift in the play pen in the Gathering Space during the month of October or donate to the fund and gifts will be purchase for you! Here is a list of suggestions:

SUPPLIES: FOR BABIES:  Manila file folders  Boy Sleepers for layettes  Square Post-It Notes  Girl Sleepers for layettes  2-pocket folders  Onesies  Small yellow lined pads  Any baby clothes  Printer/copier paper  Diapers – large sizes 4, 5, 6  Large gift bags – Baby Boy  Pull-ups –  Large Gift Bags – Baby Girl any size boy or girl  Fruit snacks – for visiting toddlers  Wipes

FOR NEW MOMS:  Lotion  Shower gel  Lip balm  Baby photo albums  Baby picture frames

Baby Bottle Campaign for the Pregnancy Center Baby bottles are available in the gathering space for donations to the Pregnancy Center. Please feel free to check out a bottle to take home and col- lect your loose change, cash or checks for a week or two and then return to the church. Your donations will help share love, support and truth to families in need in our com- munity.

The Pregnancy Center provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women as well as fathers who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using their resources and those of the community, they offer positive and loving alternatives. They provide friendship and emotional support and free pregnancy testing. They also give in- formation and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. PCCI treats each person as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to their unique situation. All ser- vices are free, absolutely confidential, and available to anyone regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status. Pa ge 14 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

Wedding Anniversary Blessings The Catholic Messenger

Sacred Heart Church wishes to honor 2018 Christmas Card Contest couples of the parish who are cele- We invite youths in grades K-6 in the Dio- brating wedding anniversary mile- cese of Davenport to participate in our annual con- stones (every 5 years— 5 years, 10 years, test to create a 2018 Christmas card for The Catholic 15 years, and so on). Please complete the form Messenger. Drawings should be done on white, 8 ½- available at the church office or on the website un- by 11-inch paper in colored pencil, crayon, marker der “Family Life”. The deadline to be included in the or paints. Please submit original artwork only; no bulletin is the 15th of the month before your anni- black and white drawings. The artwork should fo- versary. cus on the religious nature of Christmas. If using the color yellow, please use a deep yellow or make sure it is surrounded by a dark color. Yellow is hard Advertising Spaces Available to reproduce. on Back of Bulletin The contest, which has a Nov. 15 postmark There are advertising spaces available on the back of deadline, is open to youths living in or attending the bulletin. Besides being printed weekly, the bulle- school, home school or religious education in the tin is also published on our website. There is also a Diocese of Davenport. Messenger staff members will page on our website featuring our advertisers. The judge the entries based on originality and the ability small ad cost is $250 per year and $400 per year for to convey what Christmas means to Catholics. En- the large ad. This can be paid monthly, quarterly, or tries must include first and last name, age, yearly, whichever you prefer. Payment may be set grade, home address, school (public, private or up as an automatic deduction. All we need is the in- home school with the school’s location) and formation and any picture or graphics that you want parish (name and city) on the back of the draw- in the ad. If interested contact Ann in the parish ing. Please do not fold entries. Any information office, 792-2050 or [email protected] omitted could be grounds for disqualification. Winning entries will be featured in The Catholic Messenger’s Christmas edition (Dec. 20). The drawings also will be featured on The Catholic Mes- Welcome to Our Parish senger Web site: www.catholicmessenger.net. All If you are new to our parish, please fill out the fol- entries should be postmarked by Nov. 15 to The lowing information and drop it in the collection Catholic Messenger, 780 W. Central Park Ave., Daven- basket or mail to the parish office. port, IA 52804-1901.

Name ______St. Peter's Church, Address ______Lovilia Fall Dinner Sunday, October 14, 2018 City ______at the Lovilia Community Center (608 W. 17th) State______Zip ______ 10:30 AM Mass  11:00 AM -1:00 PM Dinner

 1:00 PM Auction Phone ______Menu includes choice of roast beef or ham,

beef and homemade noodles with mashed Cell______potatoes, vegetables, dinner roll and home- made desserts. Adults $10.00, 4-12 yrs. old Email ______$5.00, 3 yrs. and under FREE. There will also be a country market and raffle. 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Pa ge 15

Faithful Citizenship for Iowa Catholics September 2018

As Americans, we celebrate our hard-won rights, often secured at the price of life or limb. Among these is the cherished right to vote.

As a matter of principle, when there is a right to something, there is also a corresponding duty. And so, we have a duty to exercise our right to vote.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church, commenting on the Fourth Commandment, teaches that the duty to vote is a moral obligation (2240).

The duty to vote includes the responsibility to be informed about issues so as to vote conscientiously.

For the sake of the formation of conscience, the Catholic Church has an extensive body of social teachings that translate the Gospel into daily living.

Catholic social teaching is based on the foundational principles of respect for human life and dignity, and the common good No human person, whether a prisoner guilty of a capital offense, an infant in the womb, or a person disabled due to sickness or old age, can be stripped of or lose his or her dignity.

Being created by God is the basis of human dignity. But the root of human dignity goes deeper with the belief that people are created in the image and likeness of God, that they are redeemed by the death and resurrection of Jesus, and that God takes personally whatever we do (or don’t do) to any other person (see Matthew 25:30).

Human dignity is defended by the pursuit of the common good. It is the responsibility of a government, and of its individual citizens, to care for all people, especially those who need help to secure the things needed to live in dignity: productive work, fair wages, food, shel- ter, education, healthcare, and protection from harm.

We might disagree about how people access these things, but not about whether all people have a right to them.

And for that reason, pursuit of the common good includes ensuring that people have the right to migrate when the things needed to live in dignity are unavailable in their homeland.

But to be clear, advocating for human rights, like work, wages or immigration, doesn’t make any sense if we don’t defend the fundamen- tal right to life of all people.

When it comes time to cast a vote, it may will be that no candidate lines up with both respect for human life and dignity, and the com- mon good. So, what is a voter, with a conscience rightly informed by the teaching os Christ and his Catholic Church, to do?

There will never be a perfect candidate, but that’s no excuse not to vote, which would let some other force or voice fill the vacuum left by opting out. Rather, choose the candidate whom you believe will do the least harm, or who has potential to do the most good for the most people.

Our Holy Father Pope Francis, in his exhortation on holiness, “Rejoice and Be Glad,” warns us against the error of separating religious practice and social engagement. He teaches that “we cannot uphold an ideal of holiness that would ignore injustice” (paragraph101)

The right and duty to cast an informed vote is an important Catholic social teaching, and a great way for us to have an impact on all as- pects of public life. Voting and other forms of political engagement are as much a duty of our religion as is daily prayer and Sunday worship.

For more information on the social and moral teachings of the Church as they relate to our involvement in political activity, go to the “Faithful Citizenship” link at www.iowacatholicconference.org.

Yours in Christ,

Most Rev. Michael Jackels Most Rev. Thomas Zinkula Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless Most Rev. Richard Pates Archbishop of Dubuque Bishop of Davenport Bishop of Sioux City Bishop of Des Moines Pa ge 16 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

PCCI Fall Banquet The Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa Fall Ban- quet is scheduled for Saturday, October 6th. From this year going forward, this event will be known as the “Judy Lauterbach Memorial Fall Banquet,” in memory of and to honor a woman who was one of our original organizers. Without Judy, we would not exist today to serve the women, children and families of Central Iowa. Each year, Iowans For LIFE (IFL) secures Judy and her family have been among our greatest several buses to take pro-life Iowans to the March For champions for the almost 30 years we have been Life in Washington DC. The 2019 March, January 17- in this ministry. If you would like to attend our 20, is an important opportunity to have your voice event, please call 641-792-3050 or email heard regarding respect for all life. You can walk in the [email protected]. We will have a wonderful national March for Life, attend the annual Catholic meal and a nationally known guest speaker for Youth Rally and Mass for Life and sightsee in the na- your enjoyment. There is no charge to attend, and tion's capital. IFL encourages groups and individuals we welcome you, but we need your reservation to contact them about the bus trip and fundraising as-

sistance at (515) 255-4113 or [email protected].

The cost for transportation and hotel accommodations October 1: Gary Sutherland is $400 with full payment due by November 1. Food, Ginny Blattert sightseeing excursions and incidentals are extra. October 2: Kimberly Lopez Iowa Quad City area junior high, high school Abigail McNeer and college students, along with parents and sponsors, Edward Roy are invited to contact Tracey Jacobsen if they are inter- October 3: Brooke McNeer ested in attending. Funding assistance is available to October 4: Roy Roy them thanks to generous donors who gave through the October 6: Robert Wadzinski Black & White Gala and QC Right to Life. A $50 de- Katie Ratliff posit is due by October 1st to save your spot so time is of the essence. For Birthdays to be listed in the bulletin, you

Students also have the option of attending the Birthday Happy need to submit names and dates to Ann. Students for Life national pro-life youth conference. Information on both events can be found at http:// marchforlife.org/mfl-2019/ and http://sflalive.org. Community Meals The Community Meal will be held at First United Methodist Church Pray for our Military this Wednesday, September 26th Please pray for the safety of these military from 5:30-6:30 PM personnel who have ties to members of our parish: Zachary Geringer, Steve Kalkhoff, Need Help? Joey Anderson, Tim Dodge, Mark Modlin, People who need assistance for shoveling their Alexander Podol, Sean Healy, Tyler Daly, walk, or mowing of grass, or for doing odd jobs around the house, the Knights of Columbus would Joshua Justus, James Hovar, Jake Bennett, like to help. Please contact the parish office at 641- Scott Anderson, Caitlin Huggins McCay, 792-2050. They will handle all requests with pri- Nicholas J. Huggins, Payton Cox, Bill Kopsa, vacy. Joshua Oberheu, Philip Mead, & Curtis Worthy 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018 Pa ge 17

Gospel Activity Page — 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Coloring Page Word Search

AGAINST BELONG CHRIST DEED DEMONS DRIVE FOLLOW LITTLE LOSE MIGHTY MILLSTONE NECK ONES PERFORMS PREVENT REWARD SPEAK TEACHER

Crossword Puzzle Across: 2. Another word for awesome or strong! 4. A person who instructs or teaches others. 5. To block someone; “I want to ______him from doing that!” 6. Today’s Gospel is the Gospel according to ______. Down: 1. What we drink everyday; what is found in a lake or ocean. 3. Another word for Hell found in this Gospel.

Solutions in next weekend’s bulletin. Pa ge 18 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time September 30, 2018

Food Pantry Sunday Are you ready to fight hunger right here in our community? The first Sunday of each month has been designated as Food The older I get, the more distracted I Pantry Sunday. Members of our par- become by crying babies at Mass. ish are invited to bring nonperishable Sometimes I leave Mass so irritated food items or monetary gifts to do- that I wonder what benefit is gained nate to the food pantry. Place your in going at all. donations in the wooden box in the vestibule of the church. There is a need for food high in protein, such as At the movies, the canned fish, canned meats, and peanut butter. opera, or some other for- mal live performance, a crying infant is regarded as persona non grata. But the The Library’s Latest

Eucharist is a family event, Welcome to Sacred Heart Library’s column of not a theatrical one. Children should feel wel- reviews of current books, DVDs, and CDs that our comed at Mass. After all, Jesus said, “Let the chil- available in our library. Please come and check out dren come to me; do not prevent them, for the these and other items. kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark Understanding 10:14). Miracles by Zsolt Aradi While small children may belong at Mass, presents a comprehensive it should also be acknowledged that certain courte- study of this very important sies apply when crowds gather to pray in the house and often confusing subject of the Lord. Parents may consider sitting at the for many people. In this end of a pew for a quick exit to minimize disrup- book Zsolt explains which tion when a child needs immediate attention. particular miracles we are When a child is of a certain age, parents may con- required to accept and the sider taking advantage of parish nurseries or desig- ones we are free to doubt. nated cry rooms in churches on a temporary basis, He describes the five kinds if available. of miracles. He tells of the By the same token, impatient parishioners benefits that miracles always (and preachers) should be sensitive to the needs of bring, the strict criteria by parents, who admirably desire participation in the which the Church evaluates family celebration and weekly nourishment by supernatural events, and the painstakingly slow, me- Christ’s word and sacrament—temporary toddler thodical way in which it deliberately proceeds with temper tantrums notwithstanding. “Be still and such investigations. It is hoped that this knowledge know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:11) is a divine will deepen our understanding of miracles and draw invitation to worshipers of all ages. us closer to the Christ, the Author, of them all. — Fr. Byron Miller, CSsR The Library is open after weekend Masses or Copyright 2017 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in Monday, Tuesday, & Friday mornings. Contact Kay USA. In accordance with CIC 827, permission to publish has been granted by Rev. Mgsr. Mark S. Rivituso, Vicar General, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Fisher at 792-2863.

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Ministry Schedule Ministers who have a sched- Good News! uling conflict for the Ministry Schedule September 30, 2018 should contact Terry 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Townsend at 792-3637 or by e- Nm 11:25–29; Jas 5:1–6; Mk 9:38–43, 45, 47–48 mail at [email protected] by the 15th. Lectors with a scheduling conflict The tapestry scene may not seem to have much to do should contact JoAnne Price at 641-792- with the readings, yet it does. Let me explain: This wall-size 7465 or by e-mail at [email protected] work of art depicts the murder decreed by Herod of all the by the 15th. children two years and under. It was his desperate effort to ex- tinguish any possibility that the Messiah might eventually con- test his throne. Solutions to last week’s The reading of James could very well be applied to the greedy and avaricious Herod. “You have lived on earth in lux- Activity Page ury and pleasure; you have fattened your hearts for the day of [your own] slaughter” (James 5:5). All the wealth, authority, and success he had only led him to be more grasping and insecure. Anyone who sees a threat to his own well-being in the birth of a child reveals his own internal poverty of spirit. Rather than remove the little ones from our lives, we should do all we can to edify and maintain their faith. Jesus, as well as James, has harsh words for anyone who would lead a little one to sin. Herod was the first who needed to hear the words of the Messiah he was trying to silence. If anything causes you to sin, even something as precious as a hand or foot, it’s better to cut it off and live physically im- paired rather than main- tain apparent wholeness while spiritually rotting from within. The life of our souls and that of the little ones is of paramount importance, and no mate- rial security should be placed ahead of it. —Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

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