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Rev. William E. Reynolds — Ext #227 E-mail: [email protected] Rectory: 641-792-4625
Deacon Dan Goetz E-mail: [email protected]
Ann Ratliff, Administrative Assistant E-Mail: [email protected]
Kathy Hammerly, Stewardship Coordinator, Ext. #222 E-Mail: [email protected]
Luke Gregory, Lifelong Faith Formation Ext # 224 E-Mail: [email protected]
Renny Crawford, K-8 Faith Formation Coordinator, Ext. #231 E-Mail: [email protected]
Emilee Brisel, Sr. High Youth Ministry E-Mail: [email protected] 641-521-0673
Virginia Bennett, Choir Director/Organist E-Mail: [email protected] 641-275-3683
SHARE Preschool: 641-792-8639 E-mail: [email protected]
Mission Statement We, the members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as a caring Christian community, help one another to live, to nurture, and to celebrate God’s gifts. We encourage others on their faith journeys to join us in giving witness to our Catholic faith and to grow as disciples. We celebrate the sacraments and receive the gift of grace to strengthen our faith and to en-rich our relationships with Christ and his Church. 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.
Sacred Heart Church
April 16, 2017
Easter Sunday
1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208
Web Pages: www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com
Facebook Page: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Twitter: SHFF Newton
Parish Office: 641-792-2050 FAX: 641-792-8639
Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:30 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM
Confessions Saturdays 4:30 PM
Prayer to the Sacred Heart
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give myself to You.
Take all I do, all my joys,
and all my sorrows. Take all of me. I want to be all
Yours, and do all things
for love of You. Help me to do only what
pleases You. Please make my heart like Yours.
Hymns
Saturday, 8:00 PM Cantors: Judy Richmond
Jean Ferguson Lynn Miller
Stephen McManus
Easter Proclamation: Exsultet
sung by Kate Fudge
Presentation & Preparation of Gifts
We Remember #508
Communion Chant: Christ Be Our Light
#517
Sending Forth: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
#264
Sunday, 9:00 AM Cantor: Reid Miller
Sunday, 11:00 AM Cantor: Kate Fudge
Entrance Chant: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
#264
Alleluia by Mozart Kate Fudge, soloist
Easter Sequence: Christ the Lord is Risen
Today #271
Presentation & Preparation of Gifts
As We Gather at Your Table #586
Communion Chant: I am the Bread of Life
#393
Song of the Body of Christ #402
Choir Anthem: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Sending Forth: I Know That My Redeemer
Lives #263
Holy Saturday, April 15: 8:00 PM Easter Vigil Mass will be offered for the
repose of the soul of Mike O’Brien, husband of Ruth O’Brien
Reception following Easter Vigil in McCann Center Easter Sunday, April 16: 8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the church. 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of
the parish. 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in
McCann Center 11:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Walter Kulpa, husband of Carol Kulpa 12:00 PM Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the
church lawn following Mass. Monday, April 17: Parish Offices are Closed today. No Mass today Tuesday, April 18: 5:05 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in
the church 5:15 PM Communion Service will be held in the
chapel Adoration will be held following Communion Ser-
vice until 6:00 PM 5:30 PM PEO Dinner will be held in McCann
Center Wednesday, April 19: No Mass today. 5:15 PM Parish Meal will be held in McCann Cen-
ter 5:30 PM Community Meal will be held at First
United Methodist Church 6:00 PM Parish Wide Enrichment Session will be
held in McCann Center 6:00 PM K-6 Small Group Session will be held in
McCann Center 6:30 PM Choir Practice will be held in the church. 7:15 PM Middle School Faith Formation will be
held in McCann Center Thursday, April 20: 9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in
McCann Center No Mass today. Friday, April 21: 9:00 AM Communion Service will held in the
church 9:30 AM Coffee & Visiting following Communion
service in McCann Center
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Saturday, April 22: 4:30 PM Confessions will be heard 5:00 PM Rosary will be prayed in the church 5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of
the soul of Brendon O’Brien, son of Robert O’Brien
Sunday, April 23: 8:30 AM Rosary will be prayed in the church 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of
the parish 10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in
McCann Center following Mass. 10:15 AM First Sacraments Retreat will be held in
McCann Center 10:15 AM Exploring the Catechism will be held in
McCann Center 7:00 PM Sr. High Youth Group will meet in
McCann Center
With Deacon Dan Goetz, the staff, and parishioners of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, we wish you a happy and
blessed Easter. May the joy of the risen Lord be with you each and every mo-
ment of your life.
The parish offices will be closed on Monday, April 17th.
Father Reynolds will be away next week at the annual general meeting of the Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America.
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Mass Attendance Saturday, April 8th at 5:30 PM 182 Sunday, April 9th at 9:00 AM 298
Katy Baker, Don Hummel, Steve Ratliff, Lois Carter, Pat
Patterson, Ione Vasquez, Betty Hummel, Teresa Hauge, Myrna Hill, Bev Supino, Delores Klemm, Joan Harding, Joe Henry, Joanie Lukavsky, Cecelia Stratton, Robert Hughes, Theresa Clark, Carol Price, Fran-cis O’Roake, Mary Marnell, Ruth Stewart, Sharron Haw-kins, Adam McNeer, Jerry Balek, Elaine Stotts, Frank & Mary Brindza, Judy Lammers, Bobby Tedrow, Lenette Swanson, Jim Golik, Evelyn Tedrow, Pam Rausch, Carol Wilson, Fanny Shores, Mike DePenning, Richard Varnum, Joyce Sabel, Doris Cronin (former parishioner), Michelle McGill (Colfax parishioner), Donna Baker (daughter of Mary Marnell), Angi Reed (sister of Pam Zaabel), Doris Gironseth (sister of Alexzandra Anderson), Shawn Boll-hoefer (son of Mike & Linda Bollhoefer), Jacki Aikeyns (uncle of Dana Determan), Madelyn Kecki (great-granddaughter of Bill & Carmen Gill), Brad Wiese (brother-in-law of Joanie Lukavsky), Leland L. Cook (father of Vir-ginia Bennett), Joe D. McDermott (son of Joe A. & Bar-bara McDermott), Erick Grossmeyer (cousin of Janet Cox), Jimmy Hayes (brother of Margaret Ellis), Mary Lamb (step-mother of Jill Anderson and Jon Lamb), Jase Merriman (cousin of Jill Ergenbright), Les Curry (father in-law of Col-leen Curry), Monica Nilles (mother of Jim Nilles), Thomalu Elliott (sister of Marsha Haycock), Gail Lenhart (sister-in-law of Charity Noe), Jennifer Maki (granddaughter of Glo-rian Maki), Carol Duke (sister of Barbara Stewart), Peggy Gardner (mother of Rhonda Bauer), Mary Roper (daughter of JoAnn Shannon), Terese Weise (sister of Joanie Lu-Kavsky)
. . . For the Christina Ann Supino, daughter of Carlo & Beverly Supino, who died April 12th and comfort for her family.
Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10 Lk 24;13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26 Lk 24:35-48
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33 Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41 Jn 20:11-18
Readings: April 17 through April 23:
Friday: Acts 4:1-12 Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21 Mk 16:9-15
Sunday Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday Acts 2:42-47 1 Pt 1:3-9 Jn 20:19-31 1 Cor 5:6b-8
Easter Egg Hunt Children are invited to partici-pate in our annual Easter Egg Hunt after the 11:00 AM Mass on Easter Sunday. We will gather in front of the altar. Bring your Easter Basket!
First Communion Items There are a few gift items for First Communion candidates for sale. They are located in the case in the Gathering Space outside the Sacristy.
Congratulations to . . .
Congratulations to Logan Zaabel who is hon-ored as the Newton Noon Kiwanis student of the month for March, 2017.
Thank You . . .
The parish offers many thanks to those whose efforts contributed to the celebration of Holy Week and Easter. There is a lot demanded to make these important liturgies happen well, and the parish is grateful to staff, volunteers, musi-cians, church decorators, servers, and all the li-turgical ministers for their efforts to provide a wonderful celebration of Holy Week and Easter. Easter blessings and thanks to you all!
LITURGICAL ROLES
Saturday, April 22 5:30 PM
Lector: Fred Dimon Sue Atkinson Hospitality: Steve & Mary Mullan Chuck & Alanna Wilson Extraordinary Ministers: Jeff & Sharon Hoebelheinrich Joan Schneider Katherine Dietrich Marcia Kearney Meggan Machin Jeff Maki Kurt Funke Altar Servers: Ethan Machin Abbie & Ryan Barr Rosary: Barbara Majerus
Sunday, April 23 9:00 AM
Lector: Bruce Hoffmeier David Nilles Hospitality: Frank & Lois Vogel Terry & Char Townsend Extraordinary Ministers: Jim & Deb Nilles Bruce & Deb Corlew Karen Hoffmeier Jeremy Biondi John Lee JoAnne price Altar Servers: Lydia Biondi Lauren Zaabel Owen Muhs Rosary: Nicole Biondi Coffee Hosts: Joe & Sharon Rogers
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“The Lord is risen, it is true!” Through our baptism He calls us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who herald the Good News as priests, brothers and sisters. If you think God may be inviting you to such a vo-cation, Call Fr. Thom Hennen, diocesan vocations director at 563-324-1911, or write: HennenT@ diodav.org.
Community Meals The next Community Meal will be April 19th at the First United Methodist Church from 5:30-6:30 PM. The menu is:
Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Brownies, & Beverage
April 129h meal is sponsored by the Congregational UCC
Thanks to Susan Metz of Pampered Chef
for being a bulletin sponsor. See ad on back of bulletin.
Thank You . . .
Thank you to Dodie Waiksnis who donated sev-eral packages of hearing aid batteries to the church for any parishioner who could use them. They went to a young family for their 6 year old son. Thank you Dodie!
Save the Date
Mothers & Daughters of all ages
Saturday, May 6th 1:00-3:00 PM
Sign up sheets in the Gathering Space next weekend.
Natural Family Planning You never hear of class action lawsuits connected to Natural Family Planning because it is completely safe and free of risks. Learn about Natural Family Planning, a highly effective ap-proach for which you will never
need a lawyer. To learn more visit www.live-the-love.org
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Encounter Te Risen Christ We prayed, fasted and gave alms — and now we celebrate Easter joy! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl ends as we encounter our risen Lord. We reflect on our brothers and sisters whomwe have walked with in In-dia, Zambia, El Salvador, Mexico, Ethiopia and Hawaii. And we commit to bring Easer joy to each person we meet in our daily lives. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl in the Gathering Space or the parish office.
SAVE THE DATE The dates of the annual plant sale sponsored by the Social Action Commission have been changed to May 6-7. This is the weekend before Mother’s Day.
Easter Lilies
In Loving Memory of . . .
Bonnie Baker from Dean Baker Rachel Johns from Don Johns Tim Trier from Gerry Trier Joanne Muller from Paul Muller Joanne Kielly from Gearold Kielly Leonard Marnell from Mary Marnell Marilou McGinn from Paul McGinn
Scott Strike from Burt & Marlis Strike Mary Louise Gulling from Ron Gulling
Robert Anderson, John Anderson & Ryan Klingensmith from Martha Anderson
Ed Claseman from Rosalie Claseman & Family Don Wignall from Barb Wignall & Family Gene Flattery from Mary Flattery & Marcia Graber Keith Stratton, the Ed O’Neill Family, the Chester Strat-
ton Family, & Amy Metzger from Ceceila Stratton
Harry Peterson from Joanna Peterson & Linda Ettelson
Deceased Relatives of Mark & Elaine Hammer from Mark & Elaine Hammer
Mark B. Hill from Myrna Hill, Delmar & Diane Van Wyk, Russell & Jodie Hill, & Mari Hill
James & Adeline Haycock from Marsha Haycock. Mary McNeer, Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. McNeer & Mr. &
Mrs. Harry Rosenberger from John McNeer Francis & Fern McDermott from Sheila & Bill Clair &
Family & Joan & Scott Power & Family Holland, Worthy & Jansma family members from Donna
Holland
Michael Jerome Beary & Kelley Anne Beary from Betty L. Beary
Bob & Irene Klisart, Edward Schwickerath, & Kristin Schwickerath from Dale & Nancy Schwickerath
Edwin McKinney from Linda McKinney, Jessica McNeer, Abby & Adam.
Paul & Marian Doran & Paul Doran, Jr. from Linda McKinney, Chris Doran, Jessica McNeer, Abby & Adam
Agnes Carver & Annabelle Burg from John & Barb Burg
Joe & Velva Becker & Brian Becker from Susan Becker Ed & Rowena Pierce, Ray & Margaret Hammerly, Janet
Pierce, Deceased Members of the Kelly Family from Galen & Kathy Hammerly
Lincoln Joseph Hammerly from Ike & Liz Hammerly Delbert Shores & Chad Shores from Pat & Fannie
Shores, Judy Shores Nimmo, & George Shores Frank LaRosa & Marian & Angelo LaRosa from Mary
LaRosa Earl & Marian Daly from Lila Daly & Mary LaRosa
Faith Enrichment Meal Join us for supper this Wednesday, June 19th and stay for Faith Enrichment!
This week's meal will be pasta with home-made meatballs, Green Bean Casserole, Wa-tergate salad and Garlic toast. Dessert will be cookies and homemade brownies
Sacred Heart Scholarships
Applications for the Sacred Heart Church parish scholar-
ship are available by the parish office, and are due in the office by Monday, May 1. Any graduating high school senior who is a member of Sacred Heart Church may apply.
Parish Enrichments Fides Quarens Intellectum: Faith Seeking Understanding
On Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 pm, we will have our last Faith Enrichment session on apologetics. This month we will be focus-ing on the reasons why we do what we do at Mass. Have you ever been asked why we stand when we do, or, why we kneel when we do at different times throughout the Mass? Why do priests and deacons kiss the altar before and after Mass? Why does Father wear what he does for Mass? Why do we make the sign of the cross on our foreheads, mouth, and heart before the Gospel is proclaimed? Why does Father break a little piece of the host and
place it in the chalice after the consecration? If you’ve ever wondered about any of these questions or why we do the things we do at Mass, please come to this session to have those questions answered!
For the duration of our time together, we will watch a video presentation by Fr. Mike Schmitz. Father Mike will take us from when the priest is preparing for Mass in the sacristy, to when we are dismissed from Mass and “sent forth” out into the world. If you missed any of our previous sessions, please do not let that prevent you from attending this session in April! All parishioners are welcome whether or not you have a child in faith formation, and childcare will be provided for ages 1-4! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 19!
Thank you for your generous response to the Holy Land Collection which was held on Good Friday. Your donation helps maintain the holiest of shrines and provides charitable activities for the poorest of people in that area.
Garden Plot The church has a garden plot south of McCann Center. If any one is interested in a portion of the plot, contact Frank Campbell at 641-891-9119.
Cemetery Clean Up Bored with our bending and stretching exercise routine? Want to get out in the fresh air and still get your exercise? You’re invited to grab a gar-bage sack and head to Sacred Heart Cemetery where you can exercise all you want bending and stretching picking up plastic and silk flower petals throughout the cemetery. When done with that you may continue for a couple of days picking up branches which have fallen during the winter. Just place everything in or near the blue barrel. Or if you prefer join a group of us who will meet on April 20th at 6:00 PM. Thanks for your help and enjoy yourself.
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Wedding Anniversary Blessings
Sacred Heart Church wishes to honor couples of the parish who are celebrating wedding anniversary milestones (every 5 years— 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, and so on). Please com-plete the form available at the
church office or on the website under “Family Life”. The deadline to be included in the bulletin is the 15th of the month before your anniversary.
If you are admit-ted to a hospital please remember
to inform the parish office so that parish staff can attempt to visit you. When you are admitted to a hospital please be sure to be identified as a Catholic at the time of your admission.
SHARE Teacher Needed SHARE preschool is a well-respected, loving Christian school dedicated to providing quality learning experi-ences to children ages 3-5. We are looking for a part time/substitute teacher who would like to be part of a great team, are highly motivated, and flexible. As a teacher at SHARE you will be expected to:
Deliver curriculum Follow state childcare regulations Create a positive learning environment Develop strategies to guide positive behavior Build good open communication with chil-
dren, parents, and other teachers Observe and record academic and social devel-
opment Ensure learning environment is clean and safe Work as a team to develop goals for teachers
and students Undertake additional tasks as required (i.e.
book keeping, shopping)
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
Experience working with children ages 3-5 Fantastic organizational and team work skills Sound written and verbal communication skills Basic computer literacy skills
SHARE prides itself on offering excellent working conditions to its employees including professional de-velopment, flexible work arrangements and opportuni-ties to be rewarded for outstanding performance. If you are a qualified and passionate teacher dedicated
to early childhood learning and care, send your resume
to : [email protected]
Need Help? People who need assistance for shoveling their walk, or mowing of grass, or for doing odd jobs around the house, the Knights of Columbus would like to help. Please contact the parish office at 641-792-2050. They will handle all requests with privacy.
Lotsa Helping Hands Meals Ministry
Sacred Heart Church is in need of volunteers to OCCASION-ALLY be asked to donate cook-
ies or bars for social activities at church or to make a meal for families in
need, those celebrating the birth of a child, for church social activities, and/or funerals. We have become partners with a website that will send a re-quest to your email when there is a need. If you want to help, all you need to do is to reply to the email once it is sent out. If you are unable to help, then you don't need to do anything for that request. IT IS THAT SIMPLE. To have your name added to the list of people who would be willing to help out by preparing food, just send your name and email address to Tina Stammeyer at [email protected] and a link will be sent to you to sign up. Thank you for helping us to meet the needs of the parish through this volunteer ministry.
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April 16: Collin Batland April 17: Wyatt Purvis April 18: Jim Golik April 19: Tom Kepler Dorothy Green Ashley Loehr April 20: Avery Meyer Logan Wolfe April 21: Katherine Thorpe Hayden Flaherty Jack O’Roake April 22: Paul McGinn Derek Deaton
For Birthdays to be listed in the bulletin, you need to submit names and dates to Ann.
Are You Ill or Homebound? Anyone who is ill or homebound please let me know so I can schedule a visit. Contact Lori Ward at 792-4242.
Domestic Church Challenge of the Week
Every week the “Strong Catho-lic Families: Strong Catholic Youth” team will give you and
your family a new way you can promote your domestic church at
home! As we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on this beautiful Easter Sunday, find some time to read the Easter Story as a family. If you don’t have a children’s book depicting the Easter Story, take turns reading from your children’s bible or the family bible!
Look here every week for ways you can promote your Domestic Church!
SHARE Preschool Zoo activities will stomp, slither, and fly throughout SHARE Preschool next week. Following is a list of animal activities planned for the week:
Introduce letter Z Discuss how animals move Enjoy a special visit from Blank Park
Zoo Animals Participate in an animal action game Create playdough animal cages Read zoo books Paint and cut a paper plate lion Sing animal songs Paint with feathers Make an animal number booklet Paint a zebra Participate in Animal Pokey Construct the “Z” letter person Discuss who lives at the zoo
Pilgrimage to Medjugorie Please, join Fr. Tim Sheedy, Pastor of St. Mary, Solon, Iowa on a Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from October 8 to 16 with a possible extension to Rome for four nights as your spiritual director. All inclu-sive: roundtrip airfare, 7 night lodging in Med-jugorje, 2 meals per day, Mass daily - $2,999.00 includes all taxes, tips, transfer fees, based on dou-ble occupancy. Rome add-on is October 16-20 and costs an additional $1,400.00. Tours hosted by Trinity Pilgrimages, Jim Benzow. Please, call Fr. Tim Sheedy (319) 624-2228 for more information and a brochure.
In The Catholic Messenger the week of April 13th:
Joining the church in the golden years in Oskaloosa.
Homelessness Series: Speaker shares story of overcoming poverty.
Fr. DeFrancisco Lenten series: priesthood of Jesus Christ.
St. Al’s-Davenport packs the house for weekly fish fries.
Divine Mercy services in the diocese. Portraits of compassion feature people impacted by
homelessness. Pope responds to terrorist attacks. Global Catholic population tops 1.28 billion. Vatican welcomes three refugee families. SAU president makes connections in Mexico.
Columns Fr. Kneemiller: Liturgy of the Hours is the ‘spouse’
of the priest. Kathy Berken: Fleshing out holy Communion. Fr. Boyle: Do the rich go to hell? Fr. Rolheiser: The empty tomb. Messenger Editorial: We are evangelists.
Thank you for your support. Please let us know of any stories or suggestions you’d like to share with The Catholic Messenger!
A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT A thought or two on stewardship in the Sunday readings
The Resurrection of the Lord – Easter Vigil
In tonight’s reading from Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, we are reminded that we are alive in Christ. And it is not merely once a year that we re-member what Jesus did to give us this new life, for-giveness and peace. Every day good stewards re-member their baptism. They remember that they are united with Jesus in his death; that daily they drown the old sinful nature, and that daily they rise to their new life in Christ. Let us be mindful every day, especially when we are troubled by life or tempted by sin, that our lives are no longer about us, but about Christ’s active, loving presence within us. That is our baptism. Alleluia! He is risen!
Meditations for Holy Hour Visits in the Chapel
“We have been promised something we do not yet possess. It is good for us to persevere in longing until we receive what was promised, and yearning is over.” St. Augustine
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Life After Loss
“Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could
take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears.
An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t
notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life.”
― Maria V. Snyder, Storm Glass
In Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings, We return to the Lord:
April 8th & 9th Envelopes $ 2,840.00 Offertory $ 319.00 Autoshare $ 2,630.00 Sunday Coffee $ 83.00 Votive Candles $ 231.25 Rice Bowl $ 88.00 Catholic Messenger $ 29.00 Holy Land $ 60.00 Easter $ 190.00 Flower Fund $ 530.00
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Ministry Schedule Ministers who have a scheduling conflict for the Ministry Schedule should contact Terry Townsend at 792-3637 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th. Lectors with a scheduling conflict should contact Monica Skokan at 641-792-9599 or by e-mail at
Prayer Chain To have someone added to the Sacred Heart Prayer Chain, contact Marilyn Lamb at 275-0020, Mary Pritchard at 792-3518 or Theresa Stewart
by e-mail: stewart4@iowatele com.net. If no one can be reached, you may call Margaret Dimon at 792-9819.
2012 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. All Rights Reserved.
Why do Catholics teach Christ rose on the
third day? Given a Friday crucifixion and
Sunday’s resurrection, I barely count two
days.
There are a couple of issues to consider here. To begin with, Jesus’ resurrection from the dead was an event that hap-pened both in and out of time. Theologians say it was a transcendental event with histori-cal consequences. Because Jesus’ resurrection is not like anything we have ever seen before and bears little or no resemblance to any other historical event, our concepts of time falter when trying to express exactly what happened. To put it another way, the length of time that Jesus spent in the tomb is much less important than what he did there. What really matters is that he conquered death, va-cated the tomb, and entered into his risen and glorified state. We must also remember that the Jews of Jesus’ day were not as precise in their measurement of time as we are today. We tend to measure time in terms of hours, minutes, and seconds. They thought in terms of sunrises and sun-sets. When seen in this light, the typical explanation given to the three-day time frame of Jesus’ death and resurrection is that it took place in the course of three separate days: Good Friday (when Jesus was condemned to death and crucified), Holy Saturday (when Jesus lay in the tomb), and Easter (Sunday, when Jesus rose from the dead).
Dennis J. Billy, CSsR
The Library’s Latest Welcome to Sacred Heart Library’s col-umn of reviews of current books, DVDs, and CDs that our available in our library. Please come and check out these and other items. Perhaps you have never asked the question,” Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead”?. Carl Olson, who read his way into the Catholic church observed this question so frequently by agnos-tic authors of popular books and TV pro-grams he decided to answer it from a Catholic perspective. These doubters I believe the resurrection of Je-sus should not be accepted by any reasonable person. They say, ”Wasn’t this just a spiritual happening or just a myth?” In an engaging ques-tions and answer format, Olson first asks “Why is it important whether Jesus rose from the dead—especially since it is all a matter of faith?” He gives his answer in a simple systematic way. You will get not just an answer to this and other questions but a deeper insight into God’s plan for our salvation and Christ’s role in it when you
read Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?.
The Library is open after weekend Masses or Monday, Tuesday, & Friday mornings. Contact Kay Fisher at 792-2863.
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Pray for our Military Please pray for the safety of these military personnel who have ties to members of our parish:
Zachary Geringer, Alexander Podol,
Joey Anderson, Steve Kalkhoff,
Nicholas J. Huggins, Tim Dodge, Sean Healy, Caitlin Huggins McCay,
Jordan Koser, Joshua Justus James Hovar, Mark Modlin, Tyler Daly, Scott Anderson, Payton Cox, Philip Mead,
Bill Kopsa, Joshua Oberheu, Curtis Worthy, Jimmy Bennett,
Jake Bennett, & Jason Lee Bennett
© 2017 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c. 827, permission to publish has been granted on September 1, 2016, by the Most Reverend Edward M. Rice, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Reserved.
April 16, 2017 Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34a, 37–43, Col 3:1–4 or 1 Cor 5:6b–8, Jn 20:1–9 or Mt 28:1–10
Today we celebrate the most important mystery of our faith, the greatest event in the Bible and all of his-tory. Nothing before the events of Easter morning contains their full meaning, and nothing after makes sense without them. Jesus’ conquering of death validated all of his preaching, teaching, and miracles. Now his doctrine of love, forgiveness, faith, and baptism is confirmed, as is God’s definitive revelation for man’s salvation. In short, the resurrection proves that Jesus wasn’t simply a good man, a wise teacher, or a revolutionary. He was all those things and more—he was the Son of God. Without Jesus’ rising from the dead, you cannot explain his appearing to the women, apostles, disciples, and crowds before his ascension. You cannot explain the transformation of the timid and baffled apostles into powerful preachers or the conversion of St. Paul from a murdering Pharisee to a persecuted Christian. Without the truth of the resurrection, you cannot explain the courage of any of the martyrs. Indeed, the Romans and Jews
took these martyrs seriously. And if either group could have produced a body of evi-dence or a convincing explanation to debunk the story, they would have. So today, set aside your Lenten focus on the mocked, beaten, and buried Je-sus. Celebrate the resurrection. Christ the Lord—and Christianity—is a reality and a force. Rejoice! Reflect on the truth and power of this day, and allow God’s Son to open the tombs of your heart and life.
For Reflection The resurrection changes everything. How does it change my life? If you re-corded your whole day, would there be enough evidence that you believe in the resur-rection?
Fr. Mark Haydu, LC
Missing Any Dishes? If you have any dishes from funeral lunch-eons, other parish activities or from taking meals to the ill and homebound they are available to pick up in the kitchen on the counter by the microwave.
Marriage Encounter Event “Learn how to live your Marriage Sacrament as God intended” Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encoun-ter Event. For information, dates and to register go to iowa-wwme.org or call 563-608-3305. Upcom-ing Dates; October 27-29 @Cedar Falls. November 10-12 @Iowa City Jljwwme08 @Gmail.com
To report child abuse contact: Iowa Department of Human Services Child Abuse Hotline: 800-362-
2178 and if it involves clergy or church personnel also notify Alicia Owens, the Victim Assistance Coordinator, 563-349-5002; [email protected] or PO Box 232, Bettendorf, IA 52722-0004.
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Thomas Hayden, O.D. Optometry • Contact Lens
Treatment of Eye Diseases & Injury
111 1st Avenue East 792-7375 or 1-(800) 247-7803
The Floor Store 792-2999
Carpet * Vinyl Ceramic * Wood
Window Treatments
Dan & Margaret Ellis 128 N. 2nd Ave E., Newton
floorstorenewton.com
Cooking Shows - Catalog Shows Fundraisers - Wedding Showers
Susan Metz Independent Consultant
641-521-3108 www.pamperedchef.biz/cooknwithsusan
CUT LOOSE
HAIRSTYLING
901 1st Ave W. Newton, IA
792-0923
Rhonda Bauer, Owner
100 N 4th Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208
Chad E. Klein, O.D. Kristi K. Rhoads, O.D.
641-792-7900
Eyecarecenterofnewton.com
120 N. 2nd Ave W., Newton, IA
Jo Jenkins, Broker 641-521-0302
Barb Barr, Broker Assoc. 641-521-0512 [email protected]
Each office independently
owned & operated
Call Us!
641-792-3528 400 1st Ave. West
Newton
Dale Maki
792-5040 220 1st Ave W., Newton, IA
www.clemonmaki.com
Jeff Maki Gary Clemon
Attorney Adam D. Otto
General Practice Including
Estate Planning
(641) 792-7000
RJ McCarey
(641) 275-9185
213 1st Ave. W. Newton, IA 50208 641.792.3951 Office 641.792.9776 Fax
Tax Planning and Preparation
Review, Compilation, Preparation,
and Payroll Services
Business Consultation & Estate Planning
www.konekpc.com
Hours:
Monday—Saturday
7 aM—8 PM
Sundays
7 AM—2 PM
106 W. Buchanan St., Baxter
641-227-3377
Hometown dining at its finest!
Al & Jeanne Conover, Owners
1105 E. 12th St. S. Newton, IA
641-792-3018 Www.mccannvillage.com
Nick Still Field agent, STILL Agency
PO Box 322, Blairstown, IA 52209
Office: (319) 668-2226 Direct: (319) 530-5342
Email: [email protected]
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