17 Ann Avenue • Valley Park, MO 63088 • 636-225-5268
www.sacredheartvp.org
Making Peace Possible
An ancient tradition says that Jerusalem means City of Peace. Through the
centuries Jerusalem has been anything
but a city of peace. It has been attacked,
destroyed, and plundered on numerous
occasions. Today it is the eye of a storm
that is causing death and destruction.
Jesus rode into Jerusalem to become its
messiah. He came not at the head of a
conquering army but riding on a donkey,
the animal we refer to as an ass. He came
not to play God but to “empty himself
and take the form of a slave.” He came to
face rejection: “With that, all deserted
him and fled.” Mark’s picture of Jesus’
rejection is bleak. There are no disciples
around at the end, no relatives, not even
God: “Why have you forsaken me?”
What will it take for us to understand
the meaning of the cross, how Jesus
made peace possible by his own suffering
and dying? We keep thinking that we will
bring peace by killing others in war; Jesus
showed us that we bring peace by dying
for others.
That earthly peace which arises from
love of neighbor symbolizes and results
from the peace of Christ who comes
forth from God the Father. For by His
cross the incarnate Son, the Prince of
Peace, reconciled all men with God. By
thus restoring the unity of all men in
one people and one body, He slew hatred in His own flesh. After being lifted
on high by His resurrection, He poured
the Spirit of love into the hearts of men.
For this reason, all Christians are urgently summoned ‘to practice the truth
in love’ (Eph. 4:15) and to join with all
true peacemakers in pleading for peace
and bringing it about.
Vatican II, Church in the Modern World
(1965) 78
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION • MARCH 29, 2015
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IN PRAYER
Mass Intentions and Readings
Monday, March 30
Monday of Holy Week
Is 42:1-7 Ps 27:1-3,13-14 Jn 12:1-11
6:30 am † John R. Sutton
8:00 am † David Strake
Tuesday, March 31
Tuesday of Holy Week
Is 49:1-6 Ps 71:1-4a,5-6b,15,17 Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
6:30 am † Greg Sullivan
8:00 am † George Gantner, III
Wednesday, April 1
Wednesday of Holy Week
Is 50:4-9a Ps 69:8-10,21-22,31,33-34 Mt 26:14-25
6:30 am † Alvina Buck
8:00 am † Carolyn Mae Barger
Thursday, April 2
Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14 Ps 116:12-13,15-16c,17-18 1 Cor 11:23-26 Jn 13:1-15
7:00 pm † Sidney Kleg
Friday, April 3
Good Friday Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Is 52:13--53:12 Ps 31:2,6,12-13,15-17,25 Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jn 18:1--19:42
Saturday, April 4
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
Gn 1:1--2:2 Ps 104:1-2,5-6,10,12-14,24,35 Gn 22:1-18 Ps 16:5,8-11 Ex 14:15--15:1
(Ps) Ex 15:1-6,17-18 Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 Pss 42:3,5; 43:3-4 Mk 16:1-7
8:00 pm † JoAnn Scherrer
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Ps 118:1-2,16-17,22-23 Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8 Jn 20:1-9
CHURCH: 7:00 am † Katherine Remy
8:30 am † Dee Broemmelsick
10:15 am
Parishioners
12:00 pm † Barbara Bobelak
PARISH CENTER: 8:30 am † George Gantner, III
10:15 am
† Marcella Obranovich
As You Pray This Week
Remember Those Who Are Sick
Ken Miller
Julia Drummond
Mary Jo Tuberty
Adele Schmid
Dale Pracht
Mike Hamm
Roger Welsh
Dottie Blair
Evelyn Grzeskowiak
Matt Courtney
Dolores Gebaur
Verna Dodge
Dale Cox
Rich Barbieri
Kyle Wilken
Bill Salsmon
Melissa Gibson
Joe Kline
Patricia Bowser
Nancy Libera
Dan Callahan
Marian Menz
Janet Popp
Peter McGauly
Charles Nahlik
Roberts Family
Linda Dunn
Kate Long Kilgore
Shirley Jones
Florence Gunter
Norma Buffa
Barb Murdock
Rose Westermann
David McCarthy
Corey Rolwes
Addison Sokeland
Madeline Seward
Connie Hagedorn
Cecelia Hagedorn
Patty Burres
Brown Family
Donna Renaud
Evan Merli
Jack Hermen
Remember Those In Service to Our Country
Chris Hardy
Katie Alsup
Nicholas Knudtson
Michael Duncan
Robert Ottinger
Scott Ottinger
Kurtis Colona
Colleen Hunter
Ken Hardy
Carl Degenhart
Darine Bram
Ian Hunter
Brian Cox
Baptisms
Zachary Stephen Knock
son of Adam and Stacey
Emily Ann Cochran
daughter of John and Mae
Olivia Marie Grellner
son of Christopher and Angela
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Sacred Heart
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return it to Monica in the Parish Office, or call her at 636225-5268.
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his week’s Prayer Intention
For all Christians:
that they may embrace
the joy of this Holy Week
with a commitment to
repent of past sins and
strive for holiness.
Your Gift to God
Sunday, March 22:
Regular Contributions........................................ $27,203.06
Budgeted Amount ............................................. $29,000.00
Excess (Deficit) ......................................................($1,796.94)
February weekly average .................................. $26,851.45
“Preserving our Heritage” - February.............. $134,087.50
Church Sound System Improvement Goal ...... $38,000.00
Collected to date ............................................... ($16,438.00)
Balance ................................................................ $21,562.00
FROM OUR PASTOR, FR. DENNY
Gathering in Prayer for our
Holiest Days of the Year
This holy week I ask all our families
to make the effort of joining us in prayer. All of us, no matter what our age,
should know that our presence for the
liturgies is needed. We need this whole
community to gather together in prayer
on our GREATEST AND HOLIEST OF
DAYS.
The Triduum begins with the evening
Mass of the Lord’s Supper and concludes with evening prayer on Easter
Sunday. Understanding the Triduum as
one three-day-long liturgy can help us
in celebrating these very Holy Days.
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm is
our entrance into the Triduum celebration. There is no dismissal or conclusion to this liturgy...because the days of
prayer continue through Good Friday.…
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...Good Friday we gather with no introductory rites at 7:00 pm and leave
without a concluding rite. We continue
our prayer commemorating the death of
the Lord.…
...Holy Saturday we gather in darkness outside at 8:00 pm in vigil to hear
the stories of our faith and renew the
promises of our baptism. This vigil
overflows into the celebration of Easter.
...Easter Sunday is a day of reveling
in the mystery of the Resurrection. Lent
was 40 days; Easter is celebrated for 50
days! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!!!
LENT AND EASTER are the very core
of the Church year. The Triduum (Holy
Thursday, Good Friday & Holy Saturday)
gives meaning to Lent, which precedes
it, and to the Fifty Days of Easter, which
follow it. These days are central because they draw us into the heart of our
identity as church. The mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection is the core
CARDINAL RIGALI CENTER 20 ARCHBISHOP MAY DRIVE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63119 P) 314.792.7841 F) 314.792.7842 ARCHSTL.ORG ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP Dear Priests, Deacons and Faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Louis,
On Good Friday, April 3, 2015, the annual collection for the Holy Land will be taken
up in parishes throughout the Archdiocese of St. Louis. I am requesting all parishes in the
Archdiocese of St. Louis take up this collection on Good Friday in support of the Holy
Land.
The Gospel message of compassion confirms the need for the Good Friday collection in
support of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. We must recognize how much the
generous concern of Catholics around the world has already accomplished in this tumultuous area of the world. Our financial assistance supports the Holy Sites, but also those
pastoral, charitable, educational and social works, which the Church supports in the Holy
Land for the welfare of their Christian brethren and of the local communities.
More specifically, these resources come to the aid of families, often enhancing or saving the lives of the old, the sick, and the disabled. In addition, aid is provided to the unemployed and to youth that seek a brighter future.
I want to ask you for your generous support of the collection for the Holy Land on
Good Friday, April 3, 2015.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop of St. Louis
of our faith, and our participation in the
mystery through the celebration of baptism defines what it means for the community to be church.
Update on the Sound System
for the Church
The permanent installation of the
sound system for Church is scheduled
to begin the week of April 6. It is a two
week installation process. The total cost
is $38,000. We have set up a special
fund to be able to pay for it, since it was
not budgeted. The reason we have decided to go forward at this time is the
overall positive improvement that is
needed for the quality of our worship.
So far from the Men’s Club and donations of parishioners we have collected
$16,438.00. Thank you for your support
and patience while this is being installed.
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
Isaiah 50:4-7
The Mystery of Suffering
The speaker of today’s first reading
is a victim. He speaks, but people beat
him, pull out the hairs of his beard,
slap and spit on him. Why? He suffers
all this because he has spoken God’s
word. Every morning God speaks to
him and enables him to speak to others. This word gets him into trouble.
But the speaker does not quit. Nor
does he curse God who gives him
these pointed words. He remains firm,
committed to the word God gives him,
even in the face of resistance.
Although Isaiah wrote about the
difficulties faced by faithful Israel in
the midst of enemies, Christians read
through these lines and see the image
of Jesus. He received God’s word,
spoke it with eloquence, and suffered
at the hands of his enemies.
Do your words ever get you into
trouble? Does it happen even when
you say the right thing? If so, you
stand in a long line of those who suffer because they are servants of God.
The victim on the cross hangs in full
view in our churches. Christians can
face the agony of suffering as it befell
Jesus and as it comes to us, because
we know there is something more.
OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
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Holy Thursday
Thursday,April2
Good Friday
Friday,April3
Stations of the Cross
Celebration of the
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Lord’s Passion
3:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
Share in the supper of the Lord and experience the
Holy Saturday
communalwashingoffeet.
Saturday,April4
Eucharistic Adoration
at the Altar of Repose
The Easter Vigil
The procession with the Blessed Sacrament leads us to 8:00pm
prayerfollowingMassuntil12:00midnight
WesingAlleluiaforthe irsttimein40daysaswelight
thenew ireandblessthenewwaters.
Eucharistic Adoration
"DO
YOU
LOVE
ME?" Jesus asked St.
Peter three times if he
loved Him. St. Peter's
final response: “Lord,
You know everything.
You know that I love
You."
Do you love Jesus?
Will you commit to
spend one hour a week
with Him? Jesus is waiting! Adoration
is every weekend from 7:30 pm on
Sunday -Monday at 1:00 pm. Contact Judy Barger by email at [email protected] or call 636-343-6025
with any questions.
PLEASE NOTE:
There is NO Eucharistic Adoration over
Easter Weekend - April 5-6, 2015
CO-ED Faith Sharing Group
Join us every Wednesday from 7:30
- 8:30 pm in the Sacred Heart Room
on the lower level of the church. Call
Mary Grace Villmer-314-537-7800; Jeff
Villmer - 314-686-2977 or Sister Cathy
at 636-225-5268 with questions.
Praying the Rosary
red rose for you at the Blessed Mother
statue in church. Our parish community will pray for you and your child and
all expectant mothers during their
pregnancy or during their wait for
adoption.
You are invited to join the Knights of
Columbus outdoors around the Sacred
Heart statue on the lower plaza in praying the rosary on Wednesday, April 1st
at 6:30 pm. The prayer will consist of
one full mystery consisting of 5 decCatholic Radio
ades. Contact Greg Echele for more
Are you looking for a simple way to
information by phone at 636-861-9838
make this your best Lent ever? Try setor e-mail to: [email protected].
ting your radio on our local Catholic
station in the car, at work and at home.
Prayers and Roses for
Tune in to AM 1460 KHOJ. It’s life
Expectant Mothers
changing! For a program schedule and
Expecting or adopting? Contact Pat
a free CD, please call 314-752-7000 or
Snyder at 314-795-8103 or 636-343-6644
toll-free 1-877-305-1234.
so the Respect Life group can place a
Sacred Heart Respect Life Committee
([email protected])
Forty Days for Life Campaign:
Thank you to all the parishioners who volunteered to
prayerfully stand outside Planned Parenthood (Forest Park
location) last Sunday, March 22nd during the 40 Days for
Life Campaign.
Shawn Carney, the campaign director recently wrote:
Here’s a fact to keep in the front of your mind – Your prayer presence at abortion
facilities saves lives. Former Planned Parenthood workers have said that the noshow rate for abortion appointments goes as high as 75 % when people are
peacefully praying outside. That’s 3 out of 4 moms who never make it to their
appointments because of your presence.
For more information, please visit their website: 40daysforlife.com.
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Dear Parishioners of Sacred HeartOur students are growing in faith during this Lenten season. They know the true meaning of Lent and are journeying with Jesus in many ways through many activities and
prayers during this holy time. At our all-school prayer services in our school foyer, even our preschoolers can answer
my questions about Lent and Easter. We wish all of you a
blessed Lenten season. We invite you to our All School
Mass on Wednesday, April 1.
If you know anyone who is interested in our Preschool
and Elementary School please have them contact the office.
We are currently adding a 5 day Preschool 4’s program here
at Sacred Heart and we are now accepting registrations.
If you are interested in touring our school, please contact
the office. I would be glad to show you around our school
and all the wonderful things going on at Sacred Heart Catholic School. Again, I would like to thank you for your continued support of Sacred Heart Catholic School.
If you would like to share your time and talent with the
school please contact us either by phone or email.
Blessings,
Mr. Larry Hoskins
Principal
Sacred Heart School
SACRED HEART SCHOOL CALENDAR
Monday, March 30:
Wednesday, April 1:
3:00 pm Faculty Meeting
8:00 am All School Mass
Middle School Awards (Following
Mass)
Easter Break
School Resumes
April 2-April 6:
Monday, April 7:
YOUTH MINISTRY
What’s happening
in March ???
29th
Life Night
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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PSR Registration for the 2015-2016 School
Year is Online!
CURRENT PSR FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED AN
EMAIL FROM THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE WITH
THE LINK TO REGISTER THEIR CHILD(REN) FOR PSR .
Sacred Heart’s Parish School of Religion is for all children
in grades 1 through 8 who attend a public or private nonCatholic school. It is very important that we put our children’s religious education as a number one priority. Sacred
Heart PSR will not refuse religious education because of any
family’s inability to pay tuition fees.
FAMILIES NEW TO THE PSR PROGRAM NEED TO REGISTER
ONLINE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK OR GO TO THE PARISH
WEBSITE AND CLICK ON THE LINK TO REGISTER.
https://apforms.rediker.com/APOnlineForms/index.aspx?
schoolid=3F776985FD054DAF8D6F3AC9B4D32C73&Register
Now=YES
Jesus and Me
There will be NO Jesus and Me class on Easter, April 5.
Sacred Heart Parish offers a Sunday Preschool program,
“Jesus and Me” for children ages 3, 4, and 5 during the 10:15
am Mass on Sunday. Registration forms for the 2915-2016
school year are available in the Religious Education Office,
the back of Church, the Parish Office, or on the parish website.
Vacation Bible School – June 8-12
“Everest – Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”
Embark on an icy expedition where kids overcome
obstacles with God's awesome power. Anchor kids in
rock-solid Bible truths that
will guide them through
life's challenges.
Online registration is
now open. Please consult
the parish website to register. Adult and Student volunteers are needed. Adult and
student volunteers need to register online, also.
May your Lenten journey be a time of spiritual growth
and change.
Peace!
Cheryl Degenhart
PLEASE NOTE:
There is NO Life Night Easter Sunday, April 5th
Happy Easter!
*Twilight Prayer: Wednesdays,
7:00 - 9:00 pm
“Sacred Heart-Valley Park Youth Group”
@SHVPYouthGroup
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES
Congratulations to parishioners Annaliese Kemp, Brandon Novak, Joseph Seib, Lauren Davis, and Emma Vogel who were inducted into the National Honor Society at
Kennedy Catholic High School.
AROUND THE PARISH
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Sunday, April 19, 2015
2:00 – 5:00 pm
SACRED HEART
PARISH CENTER
Reservations Required by
April 13, 2015.
No admission fee.
A free will donation will be taken, and raﬄes will be
available, all to benefit the
St. Vincent DePaul Society
There are 2 ways to make a reservation: by hosting a table,
or simply reserving a space and joining the fun. Table Hostesses will compete for cash prizes by decorating their table
with the theme, and serving food of their choice. Theme for
the day is: “Sunday Afternoon…”
For more information or to reserve a table, visit the parish
website: www.sacredheartvp.org or contact:
Patti Anderson at 314-852-1992 or
email [email protected]
Feeding the Homeless
homeless and would like to do so please contact Jacalyn MarThe monthly chili mac casseroles for St. Patrick’s Center quart at [email protected] or call her at 573-301are due to be brought in NEXT weekend. Please place yours 0654.
in the freezer downstairs by the Church Hall and don’t forget
Ladies Club
to pick up a pan and lid for next month. If you are not alEaster blessings to everyone! The next meeting of the Laready helping with this worthwhile ministry of feeding the
dies Club is Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held
homeless and would like to do so please contact Jacalyn Marin the St. Anthony room below the church. We will be colquart at [email protected] or call her at 573-301lecting gift cards in any amount, to any store, to be used as
0654. The monthly chili mac casseroles for St. Patrick’s Cenraffle prizes at the Fashion Show and Tea on April 19th. You
ter are due to be brought in NEXT weekend. Please place
can also drop off gift card donations at the business office
yours in the freezer downstairs by the Church Hall and don’t
attention Ladies Club. We look forward to you joining us for
forget to pick up a pan and lid for next month. If you are not
fun and fellowship.
already helping with this worthwhile ministry of feeding the
FOR THOSE 55 AND OLDER
Cost: $7.00 pp
($9.00 after Mar. 25th)
Monthly Meeting and Social
MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2015 - 11:15 AM
Enclose fee and drop
registration in collection
basket or bring to the
Parish Office. We look
forward to seeing all of
you! Join us!
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AROUND THE COMMUNITY
FROM OUR ASSOCIATE PASTOR
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Circle of Concern Tax Preparation
The Circle of Concern is a site for the AARP
Tax-Aide program that provides free assistance
for those filing 2014 federal and state income
tax returns. Persons over 55 and those with low
incomes are invited, but no one will be turned
away. Appointments on Tuesdays are reserved
for Circle of Concern clients. Appointments for
Thursdays, through April 15th, may be made by
calling 314-525-1660. If there are any questions,
please contact the Circle of Concern at 636-8612623.
Catholic Singles
The Catholic Singles softball and sand volleyball leagues begin in April. If interested, contact
[email protected].
Also, the CSAC Spring Dance will be held at
Church of the Ascension on Saturday, April
18th from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am. For more information
contact
Gina
at
[email protected]
Thomas Merton:
Contemplative Prophet
A Workshop Led by
Don Goergen, OP at
Mercy Center, Frontenac
will be held on Saturday, April 18 at the Mercy
Center in Frontenac. Registration begins at 8:30
am, the program runs from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Thomas Merton was a monk, a writer, and a
conscience for his world. Committed to contemplative living, to social consciousness, and
to dialogue with Eastern religious traditions, he
spoke to the hearts of 20th century concerns.
During this workshop, as we reflect on these
themes in Merton’s life and writings, we will
attempt to bring home a deeper integration of
action and contemplation in our own lives.
The presenter is Don Goergen, OP, who is
Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology and
Philosophy at Aquinas Institute of Theology
and is the former Prior of the Dominican formation community.
Total cost for the day is $60 (includes lunch)
and is due April 2. Contact: Bonnie Green at
[email protected] or 314-909-4677.
Birthright Card Party
FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT will hold their annual card party and luncheon on Wednesday,
April 8th from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at St. Clement Parish Center, 1508 Bopp Road in Des Peres.
The cost per person is $30.00. Make your reservation by sending your name and those playing
with you, along with your check made out to
"Birthright" to: Jane Johans, 12335 Ironstone,
Des Peres, MO 63131.
T
oday’s saint sends us back to the Acts of the Apostles. St. Barnabas
was born in Cyprus of a Jewish family. He was of the Tribe of Levi,
the priestly tribe of Israel, and thus, it sounds as though he spent a
lot of time travelling to Jerusalem to assist in the Temple duties.
He was the cousin of St. Mark the Evangelist, and worked frequently
with him throughout his ministry. The Acts of the Apostles tells us that
he converted to Christianity after Pentecost, and sold all his property,
giving the money to the Church to help the poor. St. Barnabas is considered to be ranked among the Apostles, but not one of them, similar
to St. Paul, and indeed, he was esteemed as the greatest Christian of
the first generation aside from St. Paul and the Apostles. St. Luke, who
is usually pretty reserved, gushed about him in the Acts of the Apostles,
saying that he was “a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith.”
St. Barnabas spent much of his ministry as a companion to St. Paul,
and in fact, when many people didn’t believe that St. Paul’s conversion
was authentic, Barnabas stood as his sponsor. I guess that makes him
the first RCIA sponsor or the first godparent! With Paul, he worked in
preaching to the gentiles in Antioch, then moved on to Cyprus, then
Asia Minor. His preaching was so eloquent that the Greek people in
Asia Minor were trying to sacrifice bulls to him – they thought St. Paul
was Hermes and St. Barnabas was Zeus! St. Barnabas was present at the
Council of Jerusalem, where he lobbied for a dispensation from circumcision and dietary laws for the gentiles he was preaching to. So
thank St. Barnabas the next time you eat bacon!
Not much is known about St. Barnabas after the Scriptural references
in St. Paul’s letters and the Acts of the Apostles. Some stories have him
as the first Bishop of Milan. Others have him preaching in Alexandria,
and others Rome, where he supposedly converted St. Clement, who as
you recall from a previous article, was the fourth pope. Some Early
Christian Fathers say that he wrote a document called the Epistle of
Barnabas, but evidence suggests that it was written a century later by
some quasi-Christian factions. The document is very harsh on Jews,
which seems odd, given that he had been a Jew (and a Levite at that!),
and it is no wonder this document was not included among the inspired texts of the New Testament.
Traditions hold that he was martyred in Cyprus, his native country.
The story goes that he was attacked by Jewish leaders who were annoyed by and jealous of his success as he was preaching in their synagogues. He was stoned to death by the crowds, bearing witness to
Christ. His cousin St. Mark was present for his martyrdom, and buried
his body there. Today, St. Barnabas is considered the patron of Cyprus
(of course), peacemakers, and of all things, is invoked against hailstorms. So there you go.
See you next week as we head back to the Early Church Fathers!
SPORTS NEWS AND SCHEDULES
Sunday, March 29
1:30 pm Basketball - Boys City County Playoffs KA/KI
7:00 pm Adult Open Gym
KA/KI
Monday, March 30
Tuesday, March 31
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Wednesday, April 1
6:00 pm Basketball - Boys City County Playoffs KA/KI
Thursday, April 2
Friday, April 3
GYM CLOSED - EASTER SET UP
Saturday, April 4
GYM CLOSED - EASTER SET UP
KEY:
KA - Kateri Court • KI - Kister Court
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s)
During this spring series Father Gregory Heille, O.P., will
share insights from his new book - The Preaching of Pope Francis: Missionary Discipleship and the Ministry of the Word
The sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 8:30 pm. Participate in as many sessions as you wish. The
cost is $25 per session; $100 for all 5 sessions. To register, or
for more information, call 314-256-8807 or email: [email protected]
The themes each week are as follows: March 31: A
Pope Francis’s Preaching
Preacher as Pope; April 7: You Cannot Imprison the Word of
the Lord; April 14: The Gospel Preached with Unction; April
AND THE CALL TO MISSIONARY DISCIPLESHIP
From the first moments of his papacy, Pope Francis has 21: We Testify to the Word with Our Lives; April 28: Pope
been an evangelist, telling us that the Word of God and the Francis, Easter, and Mary Magdalene.
Presented by the Theology for Life Series of Aquinas Instiministry of sharing it belongs to everyone. And people in
tute
of Theology.
every station of life are listening!
Rregister today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at King’s House Retreat Center, Belleville, IL (20 min.
from downtown St. Louis), on April 17-19, 2015. Cost is just
$185 for meals and a single room. Take a chance and get involved...
you
won't
regret
it!
Call
312-532-8286,
email
[email protected],
or
visit www.ReflectRetreat.comfor details.
AUCTION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015
Welcome to Everest:
Conquering Challenges With God's Mighty Power!
You’re in luck.....there are still tickets available for
the Home & School Auction!
Sacred Heart’s Dinner Auction is quickly heading your way
on Saturday, April 11th, the doors open at 6:00 pm. We want
you to Be There or Be Square! Signing up to attend is quick
and easy. Just click on the auction link on the parish website.
The Reservations tab is located on the top left side of the
page. Please submit your reservations on line or print the
form & mail to:
Sacred Heart School
12 Ann Avenue
Valley Park, MO 63088
Attention: Auction Tickets - Ami Hammett
VBS registration is now
open! Sign up your camper
(s) and volunteer(s) for
what promises to be a
memorable
and
Jesuscentered week for everyone! Vacation Bible School
is June 8-12 from 9:00 am
to 12:00 noon. Registration
will close on April 10th or
when capacity is reached.
As in past years, children ages Pre-school through 4th
Grade will learn all about our Catholic faith in this unique
religious-themed camp. With upbeat and exciting activities
such as science experiments, outdoor games, real-life video
stories, bible skits, singing, and even treats, Vacation Bible
School is always a summer highlight here at Sacred Heart,
and a week that children will always remember. Campers
will also learn about our service project, Catholic Relief Services, and how one of the greatest challenges around the
world is ensuring a fair price for goods and services.
Visit: http://www.sacredheartvp.org/2015-vacation-bibleschool and sign up today so we can all climb to the EVEREST mountaintop this summer!
Questions? Please contact Cheryl Degenhart in the Religious
Education
office
or
Susan
Luina
at [email protected]
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Currently Serving Military
If someone special to you is currently serving in our military forces in an active overseas duty, please let us know
so we can include them in our special prayer list. Contact
the Parish Office at 636-225-5268.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Man Gives Away Money on Street Corner
to Celebrate Birthday
WINSTON-SALEN, NC - The cardboard sign he was holding made
him look like a beggar, until you look close enough to read it: I
HAVE a HOME, I HAVE
a JOB, COULD YOU
USE an EXTRA $5.00?
Bob Blackley celebrated his birthday by giving
away $750 to strangers
on the corner of Peters
Creek and Silas Creek
Parkway in WinstonSalem. This is the second
year Blackley has given
money on the street for
his birthday.
Director of Youth Ministry
Christ, Prince of Peace Parish, located in Manchester, is
seeking to hire a full time Director of Youth Ministry. The
Youth Minister’s responsibilities will include planning
youth group meetings, days of prayer, opportunities for service and social activities for both the middle and high
school youth of our parish. This individual will also serve as
a liaison for other school and parish activities.
The ideal candidate must be a practicing Catholic, who is
enthusiastic, collaborative and has strong leadership skills.
The applicant must have a minimum of three years’ experience in youth ministry. The salary and benefits will be commensurate with the applicant’s education and experience.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Send resume and two references to Fr. Chuck Barthel at
[email protected]
Application deadline: April 15, 2015.
SACRED HEART AT-YOUR-SERVICE
Mass Schedule
Weekend ............................................................................. Saturday (Vigil) 5:00 pm
Sunday 7:00, 8:30 & 10:15 am,
12:00 noon & 6:00 pm (Life Teen)
Weekday ................................................................ Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:00 am
Saturday 8:00 am
Civil Holidays................................................................................................. 9:00 am
(Memorial Day, 4th of July,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day)
Confessions ....................................................................... Saturday 3:45 - 4:40 pm
or by appointment (call the Parish Office)
Eucharistic Adoration ......................................................................Sunday 7:30 pm
through Monday 1:00 pm
Special Liturgies
Weddings ............................................................... Arranged 6 months in advance
Baptisms .......................................................................................... Sunday 1:00 pm
(prior instruction required)
Children’s Liturgy of the Word .......................................................Sunday 10:15 am
(during Mass)
Parish Staff
Pastor ............................................................................................Rev. Denny M. Schaab
Associate ......................................................................................Rev. Michael J. Grosch
In Residence ......................................................................................... Rev. Robert J. Suit
Deacon ................................................................................... Rev. Mr. David E. Lemoine
Deacon .................................................................................. Rev. Mr. Charles R. Snyder
Deacon .................................................................................. Rev. Mr. Thomas E. Forster
Pastoral Associate ......................................................................... Sr. Cathy Vetter, CCVI
Director of Religious Education .................................................. Mrs. Cheryl Degenhart
Parish School Principal .....................................................................Mr. Larry E. Hoskins
Director of Youth Ministry ................................................................... Mr. Sean M. Barth
Director of Liturgical Music ......................................................... Mr. Nathan D. Jackson
President Parish Council ......................................................... Mrs. Mary Grace Villmer
Parish Offices
Parish Business Office .............................................................................. 636-225-5268
Fax....................................................................................................... 636-225-6969
Hours ................................................................Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Parish School & Preschool Office ............................................................ 636-225-3824
Fax........................................................................................................636-225-8941
Religious Education Office .........................................................................636-225-0341
St. Vincent de Paul Helpline ..................................................................... 636-825-2097
P.S.R. Classes ........................................................................... Monday 5:30 & 7:15 pm;
Tuesday 6:00 pm
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 pm
Judy Barger (P), Jerome Paszkiewicz (P), Mary Denise O'Boyle (P), Larry Haffner,
Ann Haffner
GOOD FRIDAY
7:00 pm
(no one needed)
THE EASTER VIGIL
8:00 pm
Mary Denise O'Boyle (P), Donna Davidter (P), Joe Mueller (P), Mark Muehleisen,
Phyllis Verseman, (need 1)
EASTER SUNDAY
7:00 am
Jody Thayer (P), Connie McGuire (P), Bob Bram (P), Joy Gioia, Pat Woodward,
Art Woodward, (need 1)
8:30 am
CHURCH - Jerome Paszkiewicz (P), John Burle (P), Ann Haffner (P), Larry Haffner,
Jane Burle, Melissa Yost, Mark Flauter, (need 3)
8:30 am
PARISH CENTER - Nancy Anglo (P), Clare Anglo (P), (need 8)
10:15 am
CHURCH - Vivian Eberhardt (P), Liz Elfrink (P), Maria DeBlaze (P),
Sr. Pat Dalton (P), Kate Stoff, Jeremy Overman, Linda Pendleton, (need 7)
10:15 am
PARISH CENTER - (neeed 10)
12:00 pm
Mary Lee Barron (P), Gary Barron (P), Rita Hentges (P), Jill Jones (P), (need 8)
LECTORS
HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 pm
Virgie Gilbert (1), Jen Ramsey (2)
GOOD FRIDAY
7:00 pm
Sandy Bellon (1), Cyndi Hasten (2), Denis Coady (3)
THE EASTER VIGIL
8:00 pm
Janet Ranek, Siobhan McDonagh, Cyndi Hasten, Karen Rothery,
Barb Wentworth, Jane Burle, (need 3)
EASTER SUNDAY
7:00 am
Janet Meyer (1), Denny Bram (2)
8:30 am
CHURCH - Dave Moser (1), Bob Lallinger (2)
8:30 am
PARISH CENTER - (need 2)
10:15 am
CHURCH - Denis Coady (1), Kathy Alfonsi (2)
10:15 am
PARISH CENTER - (need 2)
12:00 pm
Ken Jones (1), (need 1)
SERVERS
HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 pm
Declan Coady, Jacob Echele, Olivia Clough, (need 1)
GOOD FRIDAY
7:00 pm
Declan Coady, (need 2)
THE EASTER VIGIL
8:00 pm
Quinn Vonder Haar, Ethan Elder, Dominic Cyr, Jacob Kacich
EASTER SUNDAY
7:00 am
Riley Zack, (Need 2)
8:30 am
CHURCH - Olivia Clough, (need 2)
8:30 am
PARISH CENTER - (need 3)
10:15 am
CHURCH - Declan Coady, (need 2)
10:15 am
PARISH CENTER - Alex Robinson, (need 2)
12:00 pm
(need 3)
USHERS & GREETERS
HOLY THURSDAY
7:00 pm
Jim Winkler, Candy Kunzelman, (need 4)
GOOD FRIDAY
7:00 pm
Tony Artman, (need 3)
THE EASTER VIGIL
8:00 pm
Ann Haffner, Larry Haffner, Mary Ann Hoffman, Dick Hoffman
EASTER SUNDAY
7:00 am
(need 4)
8:30 am
CHURCH - Harvey Reinkemeyer, Candy Kunzelman, (need 2)
8:30 am
PARISH CENTER - (need 4)
10:15 am
CHURCH - Tony Artman, (need 5)
10:15 am
PARISH CENTER - (need 4)
12:00 pm
(need 4)
THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH
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Sunday, March 29
MASSES: 7:00, 8:30,10:15, 12:00 noon, 6:00 pm
8:50 am
RCIA
SH
9:30 am
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
CA
10:15 am
Liturgy of the Word for Children
SA
10:15 am
Jesus and Me
EC 205
1:00 pm
ACTS Potluck Reception
GH
2:00 pm
Baptism
CU
3:00 pm
Wedding Validation
CU
Monday, March 30
9:30 am
Mon-Dazed Women
11:15 am
Yesterday’s Kids
3:00 pm
Faculty Meeting
5:15 pm
PSR - ME Beginning Prayer
5:30 pm
PSR - ME Classes
7:00 pm
PSR - ML Beginning Prayer
7:15 pm
PSR - ML Classes
7:30 pm
Journeymen
7:30 pm
Monday Knights
MASSES: 6:30 am and 8:00 am
UR
CA
EC
GH
EC
GH
EC
SH
UR
Tuesday, March 31
5:45 pm
PSR - T Beginning Prayer
6:45 pm
PSR - Stations of the Cross
7:00 pm
ACTS Team
7:00 pm
Good Friday Choir Practice
MASSES: 6:30 am and 8:00 am
GH
CU
CA
CU
Wednesday, April 1
MASSES: 6:30 am and 8:00 am
8:00 am
All School Mass and Middle School Awards
CU
3:00 pm
GOTR
EC 300
3:00 pm
Daisy Kindergarten Troop 209
EC 300
5:00 pm
Friends of Bill W.
SH
7:00 pm
Baptismal Meeting
MR
7:00 pm
Faith Share
JR
7:00 pm
Life Teen Band Practice
CU
7:00 pm
Marquette Model of Natural Family Planning
GH
7:30 pm
Co-Ed Faith Sharing
SH
Thursday, April 2
HOLY THURSDAY
No School
MASS OF LORD’S SUPPER - 7:00 PM
4:30 pm
Children’s Choir - Easter Practice
8:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration at the Altar of Repose
CU
PC
Friday, April 2
GOOD FRIDAY
No School
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - 3:00 PM
CELERATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION - 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 3
HOLY SATURDAY
THE SOLEMN EASTER VIGIL - 8:00 PM
Key:
AU - Auditorium (Parish Center) • CA - Cafeteria (Church Hall) •
CH - Church Hall • CU - Church • DL - Didian Lot • EC - Education Center • GH Great Hall (Parish Center) • JR - Joseph Room (Parish Center) •
LY—Lobby (Parish Center) • LL - Lower Lot • MR –Mary Room (Parish Center) •
NC - Nazareth Center • PC—Parish Center (All Locations) •
PL - Parking Lot • PO—Parish Office • SA - St. Anthony Room (Church Hall) • SH Sacred Heart Room (Church Hall) • ST - Stage •
UR - Upper Room (Parish Center)