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Sacred Heart Welcome to the Parish Community of

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am

9:30 am Family Mass 11:15 am

1 pm Spanish Mass

Daily Mass Monday through Friday 8:00 am

RECONCILIATION Saturday 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

ADORATION 1st Tuesday, every month

8:30 am—7 pm Next: December 3rd

TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office Phone: 225-6414 School: 223-1284 Sacred Heart Plus: 226-9662 www.sacredheartwdm.org Facebook: @SacredHeartWDM

FR. CHRIS HARTSHORN, PASTOR chris.hartshorn@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 310

FR. NIPIN SCARIA THAKIDIPURATHU PAROCHIAL VICAR FrNipin@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext 313

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WELCOME

Welcome to all our visitors, newcomers and parishioners!!

If you are new to our faith community and are interested in becoming a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, please stop by the Parish Office or call 225-6414, for a New Member Packet. We have programs and activities available for everyone.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptismal prep classes are typically offered the last Monday of each month at the home of a Sacred Heart parishioner. Call Tonia in the office for more information (225-6414) or email tonia.martin@sacredheartwdm.org RCIA We offer a comprehensive class for adults wanting to become Catholic. Contact Joan at Joan.miller@sacredheartwdm.org for information. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Registered and participating members of the Parish, contact the Parish Office six months, or more, in advance. Preparation classes are required. ANNULMENT INFORMATION Let us walk you through the healing process of annulment. Contact Deacon Ed Garza, or Fr. Chris to discuss the first steps.

SACRED HEART PARISH STAFF Rev. Mr. Ron Myers, Deacon 226-8466

Rev. Mr. Randy Horn, Deacon 224-1113

Rev. Mr. Ed Garza, Pastoral Care, Deacon ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 315

Joan Miller, RCIA Director joan.miller@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 309

Sarah Sheerin, Youth Ministry Director sarah.sheerin@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 320

Sue Reichart, Adult Faith Ministry Director sue.reichart@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext. 309

Kayla Richer, Children’s Faith Formation Director kayla.richer@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext. 319

Karla Vaquerano Willis, Hispanic Ministry Director karla.willis@sacredheartwdm.org 225-0546

Leah Mohlman, Minister of Music and Liturgy leah.mohlman@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, Ext 318

SACRED HEART SCHOOL STAFF Jane Kinney, Principal jane.kinney@sacredheartwdm.org 223-1284, Ext. 142

Scott Ehlinger, Vice Principal scott.ehlinger@sacredheartwdm.org 223-1284, Ext. 140

Visit our website at www.sacredheartwdm.org for a full list of committees and ministries that you can get involved with at Sacred Heart.

Bulletin submissions: bulletin@sacredheartwdm.org Deadline: 9am Monday except around holidays

Vision of our Catholic Community of Sacred Heart:

Sharing the Good News of God’s Love through Active Apostleship

Imagine if...each of us told just one person.

WEEKEND MINISTRY SCHEDULE

4:00 PM Servers: Mackenzie Branstad, Alec Hudson, Ean Nelson

Lectors: John Cernicky, Mark Cernicky, Peter Cernicky

8:00 AM Servers: Emily Nguyen, Natalie Reuss, Dylan Webb

Lectors: Mike McColley, John Brower, Jerry Hancock

9:30 AM Servers: Anna Chase, William Kelly, Josie Scigliano

Lectors: Jody Judge, Jonathan Tyma, Ryan Osborn

11:15 AM Servers: Owen Marr, Jesus Montelongo, Payton Nichols

Lectors: Kaitlyn McClain, Lisa McClain, Ed Kordick

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Sat. Nov. 23 4:00 pm Bill and Marilyn Hartshorn

Sun. Nov. 24 8:00 am Kathy Streck 9:30 am Rita Moreno 11:15 am Cosmas Spears 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

Mon. Nov. 25 8:00 am Robert Grabara

Tues. Nov. 26 8:00 am John Thompson 10:00 am Grace Isaacs (Fountain West)

Wed. Nov. 27 8:00 am Judy Cernohous

Thurs. Nov. 28 8:00 am Jerry DeDecker

Fri. Nov. 29 8:00 am Bob Logsdon

Sat. Nov. 30 4:00 pm Nancy Whitehouse

Sun. Dec. 1 8:00 am Gilbert Rocha 9:30 am Margaret Ford 11:15 am Special Intention for Parker Fenton 1:00 pm Sacred Heart Parishioners

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5 [cf. 1]/ Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56 [52b]/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45/Dn 3:57, 58, 59, 60, 61 [59b]/ Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28/Dn 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 [59b]/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28/Dn 3:68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 [59b]/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Dn 7:2-14/Dn 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81/ Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10 or Jn 6:63]/Mt 4:18-22 Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/ Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44

PASTORAL CARE

If you are homebound or hospitalized, or will be hospitalized, and would like a visit from the Pastoral Staff or need Anointing of the Sick, please contact the Parish Office. Our priests and pastoral care minister will be happy to make a pastoral visit if you wish. Deacon Ed Garza (515)-225-6414 ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org

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Pastoral

Care

Sometimes it takes more than a parka or a blanket to keep another person warm. Sometimes it takes the presence of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers share the warmth of God’s love with those who need it most: the lonely, the depressed, the grieving. Is God calling you to reach out to those who are

hurting? Consider serving as a Stephen Minister. For more information, please contact Deacon Ed at 225-6414.

"The Spirit of God is on me. He anointed me to bring Good News to the poor, to heal the brokenhearted and to free the oppressed" (Is. 61:1). In the months prior to ordination to the diaconate back in 2015 I was charged, along with the other candidates, by the formation team, to come up with a ministry of service diocesan wide, along with our ministry at the parish level. In my prayer to the Holy Spirit, a “Ministry of Healing” kept coming into my heart. Shortly before ordination, Bishop Pates assigned me to work with Fr. David Fleming in his ministry of spiritual deliverance and healing that Fr. Fleming was developing. When asked what we should call this work, the bishop thought for a moment and said we should call it, “A Ministry of Healing”. It was pretty clear the Holy Spirit was at work. Since my ordination to the diaconate, I have strived to bring this “Ministry of Healing” to Sacred Heart as a deacon and as pastoral care minister. A ministry of healing is a broad ministry that encompasses the physical, emotional, and spiritual healing needs of the parish. One initiative to provide healing for the people of our parish is a healing service within Eucharistic Benediction. For many years, we have had adoration on the first Tuesday of the month. During the seasons of Advent and Lent, we have had it every Tuesday. Below is a short explanation of what adoration is all about along with thoughts on healing. Exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is not only a very old devotion in our Church, but one that highlights the fundamental mystery of the Holy Eucharist – that our Lord is truly present, body and blood, soul and divinity in the Blessed Sacrament. The ritual for exposition and benediction basically follows this ritual: The priest/deacon places the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance on the altar for adoration. During the period of adoration, the faithful pray quietly to foster a deeper spiritual communion with the Lord. However, the adoration period should also include prayers, such as a novena or Liturgy of the Hours, and readings from Sacred Scripture accompanied perhaps by a homily or exhortation to increase the understanding of the Eucharistic mystery. At the end of the period of adoration, the priest/deacon blesses the congregation with the Blessed Sacrament, making the sign of the cross. After the blessing, the priest/deacon reposes the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Healing is a pillar of Christian dogma and has always been part of the lived experience of the Church. Although corrupted by some who would attempt to make a dollar through what the Scriptures call "Balaam's error" (Jude 1:11), true faith healing, like exorcism, is sanctioned by the Church. It is to be done in the proper forum and in fidelity to the Church.

In the Scriptures, Jesus Christ cured the sick, sometimes with the laying on of hands. The gospels encourage priests to go out and anoint the sick with oil. St. Paul lists healing as a spiritual gift. Faith healing has been practiced quietly and faithfully by Catholic priests throughout her history. In fact, every Sacramental Anointing of the Sick is a Prayer for Healing, including the possibility of physical healing. The Vatican has not only endorsed faith healing, but Pope Benedict actually called on those who have the gift of healing to share it in the Instruction on Prayers for Healing released by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The Catechism speaks of healing: "In the sacraments Christ continues to 'touch' us in order to heal us" (CCC, 1504). "The Holy Spirit gives to some a special charism of healing so as to make manifest the power of the grace of the risen Lord" (CCC 1508). The Catholic tradition tends to be more sacramental, very earthly and human, gentle, quiet. We pray for healing in a quiet way. This is mostly inner healing for emotional burdens. And when people are healed of those, often physical healings can occur, too. Our prayers are quiet and reverent, focused on the spiritual interior with a specific emphasis on reconciliation and forgiveness, and Eucharist-centered. They include Adoration and a blessing. Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 3 (first week of Advent) we will have a healing service within Eucharistic Benediction. We will begin our service at 6:15 p.m. and will be done at 7:00 p.m. Within our service, people will be invited to come up to be prayed over. I want to stress that this service is not the anointing of the sick. That is a sacrament that only a priest or bishop can administer. If you desire an anointing please contact the parish office. Our service is an opportunity for parishioners to come together to worship our Lord under His Eucharistic presence and to pray for each other for any type of healing w e m ay need. “Inspire us to use our gifts and talents to become a parish of Active Apostles on fire for Jesus Christ. May we be empowered by your Holy Spirit to share Your love with others.” Our healing service is an attempt to put into practice our prayer for Divine Renovation here at Sacred Heart. If you have any questions please contact me. May God bless all of us here at Sacred Heart with His healing power. ~Deacon Ed

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YOUTH MINISTRY “SMASH”

Student Ministry at Sacred Heart offers spiritual, service and social opportunities to teens in grades 9-12. Contact Sarah Sheerin, Director of Youth Ministry, for more information at 225-6414 ext. 320 or Sarah.sheerin@sacredheartwdm.org.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION “CFF”

Kayla Richer, Director kayla.richer@sacredheartwdm.org

Debbie Chalik, Coordinator debbie.chalik@sacredheartwdm.org

Marcia Schaul, Office Associate marcia.schaul@sacredheartwdm.org

NO SMASH UNTIL DECEMBER 4 Sarah, SMASH students, their chaperones, and Fr. Chris are all having a GREAT time at the National Catholic Youth Conference right now! Please continue to pray for their great experience and safe travels home!

Heavenly Father, Protect those who travel to the National Catholic Youth Conference. Surround them with your loving care and protect them from every danger. Bless their experience as they learn more about You and become closer to You. Allow their hearts and minds to be open to the whole experience and bring them in safety to their journey’s end.

Minnesota Trip! / Nos vamos a Minnesota Join SMASH in a fun, community-building trip to Minnesota January 18-19, 2020! We will leave Saturday morning to go tubing in Lake Elmo for the afternoon, and then Saturday evening we will go to a MN Timberwolves game! Sunday, we will go to Mass at the St. Paul Cathedral and then head to IKEA and the Mall of America for a bit of shopping before returning home. Contact Sarah for more info and grab a permission form in the Gathering Space! Acompañe a SMASH (el grupo de jóvenes por sus siglas en inglés) para un viaje divertido. Nos vamos a Minnesota el 18-19 de enero, 2020, para apoyar nuestros esfuerzos de creación comunitario entre los jóvenes. Saldremos de la iglesia el sábado en la mañana para ir a deslizarnos en la nieve en neumáticos en Lake Elmo. ¡También ese día vamos a asistir a un juego de hockey del equipo de los Timberwolves! El domingo empezamos el día con Misa en la catedral de St. Paul antes de ir al Mall of America y IKEA. Por favor comuníquese con Sarah para más información y busque la forma de permiso en el lobby de la iglesia.

Service Opportunities / Oportunidades de Servicio a la Comunidad: Our Lady of Guadalupe Volunteers Needed! On December 12, Sacred Heart has a wonderful event to celebrate when Mother Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in Mexico City in 1531. In order for this event to run smoothly, our Hispanic Ministries Director needs YOUR help! December 12, 5:30-10:30pm, shifts are available if y0u can’t be there the whole time. Please contact Karla to sign up (karla.willis@sacredheartwdm.org) Celebración de Nuestros Lady de Guadalupe - ¡Se busca voluntarios! La Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón celebrar el día de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe el 12 de diciembre. Esta celebración maravillosa marca el aniversario que nuestra Madre María apareció al Santo Juan Diego en la ciudad de México en el año 1531. ¡Necesitamos su ayuda! El evento es de las 5:30-10:30pm. Puedes ayudar parte o toda la noche. Por favor comuníquese con Karla para apuntarse (Karla.willis@sacredheartwdm.org).

Upcoming SMASH Schedule: Nov. 27 NO SMASH- Happy Thanksgiving! NO HAY SMASH – FELIZ DIA DE GRACIAS! Dec. 1 Teen Choir Practice, 6:30pm Ensayo para el Coro de Jóvenes (en inglés) Dec. 4 SMASH on Wednesday, 6:30pm SMASH los miércoles – 6:30pm Dec. 8 Teen Choir sings at 9:30am Mass Coro de Jóvenes canta en la Misa de las 9:30pm

ENJOY THE RIDE By Debbie Chalik

A while back I was given the task of collecting my 3-year-old grandson from daycare. This is one of my favorite activities, and as it turned out, this was a great day in 3-year-old world. As I pulled out of the daycare parking lot, my grandson laughed out loud and said, “Nana, you are a CRAAAAZY DRIVER! It was as if he was on a wild roller coaster ride, yet he was buckled into the back seat of my Nissan. To add to the adventure, we saw a school bus (yellow), a fire truck (red), and a police car with the lights flashing. It was a great 10-block ride. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we each appreciated our world like a 3-year-old? If we laughed when we went around the corner, ate a cookie at the grocery store, and pretended that we were at the ice cream store (which was actually a corner of the basement), how could we ever be unhappy!

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I take everyday life way too seriously. I need to be thankful for the small adventures in my life. My advice to myself, and to you is this: ENJOY THE RIDE! Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's what's up: November 25 Preparing the Way: 1:15—2:15 Conference Room 27 No CFF December 2 Preparing the Way: 1:15—2:15 Conference Room 4 CFF 9 Preparing the Way: 1:15—2:15 Conference Room 11 CFF/Rosary 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

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FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

GRATEFUL HEART ~ GIVING HEART

“Abundance comes from the willing gift.” ~Bishop Robert Barron

PLEASE PRAY FOR...

Please let us know of if you would like us to pray for you. Call the office or Deacon Ed at 515-225-6414.

Irene Castelline Amy Jo and Jon Finnegan Connie McGinn Dale Mason Casey Conner Gavin McCoy Viola Dubay Linda Ashby-McFarlane

November is the month in w hich w e rem em ber all of those who have gone before us. We ask you to consider participating in one or more of the following ways through our liturgical celebrations.

The Book of Remembrance w ill be set out on a podium next to the baptistery for you to write in the name(s) of anyone you know who has died. It can be a family member, parishioner or friend. It does not have to be someone who passed away this past year.

A Shrine of Remembrance w ill be done again this year. Parishioners may bring a framed picture (no larger than 5 x 7) of the deceased to the Parish Office, or set it on the shrine area. Label back of picture for easy returns.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Wednesday, Nov. 27—office closed at noon

Thursday, Nov. 28—MASS at 9:00 am (no 8am)

Thursday, Nov. 28—office closed

Friday, Nov. 29—office closed

Since the Holy Day falls on a Sunday this year, we are moving the Feast of the Immaculate Conception to Monday, December 9th per the recommendation of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. A la recomendación de los Obispos Católicos de los EE.UU., hemos movido la celebración de la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Santísima Virgen María al lunes 9 de diciembre para celebrar el Día de Obligación.

FINANCIAL MESSAGE – October 2019

Tithing Update:

Budget for October: $170,000 Actual for October: $191,845 Overage/(Shortfall): $21,845

Fiscal Year to Date Overage/(Shortfall): $22,038 *fiscal year July 1 - June 30

ANNUAL DIOCESAN APPEAL (as of 11/7/19) Assessment: $280,319 Pledged: $281,010 Paid to Date: $268,711

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WOMEN’S GUILD “KNIGHT’S CORNER” KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #9632

JOIN THE KNIGHTS! Call (515) 975-7329

Email: grandknightwdm@gmail.com

HAVE A FAMILY, FAITH AND THANKFUL WEEK!

NEWS

Thanksgiving Apple Pies are ready for pick -up after all Masses this weekend. Look for the knight’s table either in the gathering space or parish center. If you missed ordering a pie, a limited number of extras are available.

Save the Date! The annual Guild/K nights Advent Celebration is on Monday evening, December 16, in the parish center. By-only invitations will start to go out in early December.

CALENDAR December December 8, Sunday morning: pancake breakfast in parish center December 16, Monday evening: Guild/Knights Advent celebration

Show me your faith with no actions and through my actions I will show you my faith.

www.sacredheartwdmkofc.org

PASTORAL CARE HOSPITAL VISITS

Do you have a friend or family member who is sick in the hospital? Please notify Sacred Heart Church if you know someone who would benefit from a visit from a priest or deacon while they are in the hospital. Contact Deacon Ed Garza at (515) 225-6414 or ed.garza@sacredheartwdm.org, if you would like to request a visit.

SACRED HEART ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report is now available. Check out all the apostolic happenings at Sacred Heart! The report is available on the website at: www.sacredheartwdm.org/giving

Printed copies are also available at the information center in the gathering space and outside the parish office. If you would like a copy emailed to you, email Mary Clingan at: mary.clingan@sacredheartwdm.org.

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE: DEC. 7 & 8 We have details ready to roll out! We seek dozens of parishioners to bake treats for our Christmas Bake Sale, which serves as our major annual fundraiser to support parish and community ministries. You can deliver the treats to Sacred Heart starting Saturday morning, Dec. 7. Please, no

cupcakes, since they are hard to wrap up on the platters. You can pre-order decorated plates for $13 and/or gorgeous platters for $25. Think Christmas gifts for clients, customers, teachers and others! You may find the pre-order form in the gathering space, on the Sacred Heart website or by contacting Barb Baker at: barb.baker@sacredheartwdm.org. We will plan to do a free sugar cookie decorating station for kids on Sunday, as well. We also need Women’s Guild volunteers to help prepare the platters, set up the bake sale tables and work shifts after Masses on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. Here is the link for signing up to help with the bake sale: https://signup.com/go/hcZRMYm JESSE TREE: SERVING SHUT-INS AND SENIORS AT CHRISTMAS The Jesse Tree is now filled with ornaments in our parish gathering space. Please take an ornament from the tree and purchase the item listed on the back for a parishioner or community member who might not otherwise receive anything for Christmas. Most items listed are for basics such as socks, sweaters or a blanket. Bring the wrapped gift back to church by December 15 with the ornament securely taped to it. Questions? Please contact Women’s Guild President Stephanie Latting at stlatting@aol.com. WARMING UP WINTER FOR THOSE IN NEED Warm thanks to all the parishioners who so generously supported the Women’s Guild in its annual winter collection of mittens, gloves, scarves and hats. The Guild sorted dozens of items, including many hand-knit accessories, that will be distributed by West Des Moines Human Services, Sacred Heart’s Hispanic Ministry and our school as well as the St. Vincent de Paul Society. SAVE THE DATES Dec. 7 & 8: Christmas Bake Sale Dec. 16: Knights and Guild Christmas Party Jan. 6: Night of Service Feb. 3: Night of Service

WOMEN’S GUILD BAKE SALE PRE-ORDER NOW!

CORPORATE GIFTS, TEACHER GIFTS, HOSTESS GIFTS, HOLIDAY PARTY TRAYS!

$13/each Small gift plate/basket (15 assorted goodies) $25/each Large gift plate/basket (30 assorted goodies)

Order by phone, mail or email by Wednesday, Dec. 4th to: Barb Baker, 1070 Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266 or at (515) 339-1561 or barb.baker@sacredheartwdm.org

Order forms available in the Gathering Space!

So popular the last few years have SOLD OUT!

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ACTIVE APOSTLE SHOUT OUT!

JILL KINNISON You might recognize Jill Kinnison from the many hours she serves at both Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart School! One way Jill gives back is by keeping the holy water fonts clean and

full. She shares this weekly task with Estolia Bernal. Jill shares her musical gifts in the Chancel Choir and participates in CFM and parish bible studies. She also attended the women’s Welcome weekend in September. Jill and her husband, Chris, recently went through the training to become a sponsor couple for those who are preparing for marriage. At Sacred Heart School, Jill is a member of the Board of Education and even serves as the Board’s Treasurer. Jill also gives back to Sacred Heart by working as the co-chair for the SCRIP program. Jill and Chris have two daughters, Sarah and Amanda, who attend Sacred Heart School. They also have a son, Isaac, who is often Jill’s little helper! As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are SO THANKFUL for Jill Kinnison!

ACTIVE APOSTLES

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL AT SACRED HEART

“If God is the center of your life, no words will be needed. Your mere presence will touch their hearts.” ~St. Vincent de Paul Thankful…. The Sacred Heart SVdP Conference is thankful for so many things this year.

We are thankful for the ongoing support of Sacred Heart Parish and community.

We are thankful for your generosity during our recent Sock Drive and with your help we collected 900 pairs of socks that were distributed to 5 shelters in the Des Moines area.

We are thankful for the partnership with the Women’s Guild and the desserts they provide for our monthly lunches served at Connection Café.

We are thankful for your generous monetary donations during the 5th Sunday Collections which enabled us to provide Thanksgiving baskets to 28 families in our parish to have a happier holiday.

We are thankful for the new members who have joined our Conference this year and the faith and fellowship we have shared.

We wish you a happy and blessed Thanksgiving Holiday.

MAGNA24—Meeting November 25th

The MAGNA24 men’s group will hold a meeting on Monday, November 25th at 7 pm where they welcome special guest speaker, Fr. Ross Parker, the Vocation Director for the Des Moines Diocese.

Our Sacred Heart men's group, MAGNA24, meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 7pm in the library. If you have been looking to make connections to men of faith at Sacred Heart, this is for you. This is an informal, come when you can, faith sharing group. We use the Magnificat publication as our guide and membership includes a subscription. New members are welcome! Just show up or contact Bryan at 515-720-4853 for more information.

PRAYERS FOR RCIA CANDIDATES

Please help lead a soul to the Catholic Faith with a two-month prayer commitment.

Here’s all you need to do:

Pick up an envelope from the RCIA bulletin board in the Gathering Space. Pray daily for your prayer partner Commit to writing two notes to your prayer partner by December 31 -1st Note: Introduce yourself and let them know you’re praying for them -2nd Note: Remind them of your prayers and tell them something you love about the Catholic faith

Remember to write the name of your person on your note followed by RCIA. Drop your note off to the RCIA mailbox in the main office entryway or in the Welcome Center mailbox near the bulletin board. Your prayers will uphold those making their journey to the Catholic faith.

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IT’S TIME TO THINK ABOUT ADVENT

This year, Advent begins Sunday, December 1st. You can find all of our offerings for Advent on our Advent website page: www.sacredheartwdm.org/Advent.

Enrich your Advent by experiencing the first Advent with Joseph and Mary, as they await the birth of their son, the Savior of the world. Rejoice! Advent Meditations with Joseph will help you learn about Joseph and walk

beside him through Advent. Start with a mini-one hour retreat to kick off the season and receive your Advent guide and journal on Sunday, December 1st at 5-6 pm. Then, journey with Joseph through Advent on your own time using the Journal. This will include two minutes of scripture, as well as imaginative prayer and reflection for each day of Advent. Cost is $10. Register by November 25th via the website: www.sacredheartwdm/Rejoice.

DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR ADVENT

The Art & Environment Committee will be decorating our church for Advent on Saturday, November 30th at 8am. We need help taking out the fall decorations and installing the Advent décor. We also need greenery for the Advent wreath. If you have some, bring it with you on Saturday! As always, service hours are available and teens are welcome!

APPLE PIE PICK UP—THIS WEEKEND!

If you ordered an Apple Pie from the Knights of Columbus the past two weekends, please stop by the table in the Gathering Space and pick them up after any mass this weekend (November 23/24). If you forgot to order a pie, we will have a few extra for purchase ($14), first come, first served. Thank you for your support!!!

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AROUND THE DIOCESE

NPM MASS AND MUSICIANS’ BLESSING Musicians, liturgists, pastors and guests: You are invited to join the Des Moines Diocese Chapter of the National

Association of Pastoral Musicians for a Mass and Musicians' Blessing on Sunday, November 24, 2019, 2:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309. Reception will follow at the Pastoral Center.

“The Veil Removed” is a five minute short film that visually shows what happens invisibly at the Mass.

Please bring all of your friends and family, especially those who need or want to get more out of Mass. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reignite love and understanding of God’s greatest gift to mankind, the Holy Eucharist.

ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE 2019

St. John the Apostle, Norwalk Dec. 1 1:00pm St. Francis of Assisi Dec. 3 7:00pm St. Augustin Dec. 4 6:00pm St. Catherine of Siena Dec. 5 6:00-8:00 pm Our Lady’s, Ankeny Dec. 7 9:00am St. Boniface, Waukee Dec. 8 1:00pm Assumption, Granger Dec. 11 6:30pm St. Pius Dec. 12 7:00pm Basilica of St. John Dec. 14 10:00am St. Mary’s, Elkhart Dec. 15 1:00pm All Saints Dec. 15 2:00pm SS John and Paul, Altoona Dec. 16 7:00pm St. Theresa Dec. 16 7:00pm St. Joseph Dec. 17 6:30pm St. Anthony Dec. 21 9:00am

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Bienvenidos

Bienvenidos a todos nuestros visitantes, los recién llegados y feligreses !!

Si usted es nuevo en nuestra Parroquia y desea ser miembro de la Iglesia Católica Sagrado Corazón, por favor pase por la oficina parroquial o llame al 515-225-6414 para facilitarle el Registro de Nuevo Miembro. Tenemos programas y actividades disponibles para todas las edades. Ofrecemos el programa RICA para quienes deseen convertirse en Católicos. La lista con los nombres de los miembros del personal pastoral, miembros del Comité y presidentes de los ministerios y sus números de telefóno se encuentran bajo esta sección.

SACERDOTES SAGRADO CORAZON

PADRE CHRISTOPHER HARTSHORN, PARROCO chris.hartshorn@sacredheartwdm.org 225-6414, ext. 310 PADRE NIPIN SCARIA THAKIDIPURATHU VICARIO PARROQUIAL 225-6414, KARLA VAQUERANO WILLIS, DIRECTORA DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO karla.willis@sacredheartwdm.org 225-0546

HORARIOS DE MISA EN FIN DE SEMANA Sábado…………………………………………………………...4:00 pm Domingo….8:00, 9:30, 11:15 am; 1:00 pm Misa en Español Misa Diaria……...……………………..Lunes a Viernes 8:00 am

SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACIÓN Sábado…………………………………..………2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

NÚMEROS TELEFÓNICOS Teléfono de la Parroquial: 225-6414 Fax: 225-0286 Formación en la Fé para niños (CFF)…………..…225-6414 Ministerio de Jóvenes……………………………….… 225-6414 www.sacredheartwdm.org

SACRAMENTO DEL BAUTISMO Miembros registrados y participantes de la Parroquia dében contactar a la oficina parroquial para inscribirse en las clases obligatorias para Padres y padrinos. A los padres se les pide comunicar su solicitud antes del nacimiento de sus hijos.

SACRAMENTO DEL MATRIMONIO Miembros registrados y participantes de la Parroquia, se les pide contactar a la oficina parroquial con seis meses, o mas de anticipación de la fecha prevista para el matrimonio. Clases de preparación matrimonial son requeridas.

RECIEN LLEGADOS Nuevos parroquianos por favor registrarse por teléfono o en la oficina parroquial entre las 8:00 am y 3:30 pm . Para cambios de domicilio, o si dejan la parroquia por favor comuníquese con la oficina paqrroquial al teléfono 515-225-6414

COMITES Y PRESIDENTES DE MINISTERIOS Si Ud. Esta interesado en pertenecer a algunos de los Ministerios de la parroquia, favor comunicarse: 515-225-6414, extension 313.

RINCÓN DE LOS CABALLEROS” CABALLEROS DE COLON CONCILIO #9632

“RINCÓN DE LOS CABALLEROS”

¡SEA PARTE DEL GRUPO! Llame al (515) 975-7329

o mande un correo electrónico al grandknightwdm@gmail.com para más información

NOTICIAS

¡Los pasteles de manzana para el Día de Gracia están listos! Por favor pase a la mesa de los caballeros de colon después de Misa para recoger su pastel. La mesa estará ubicada en el lobby de la iglesia o el Parish Center. Tenemos una cantidad limitado de pasteles extra si no ordeno la suya.

¡Guarde la fecha! La celebración de Adviento anual del Gremio y los Caballeros es el lunes, 16 de diciembre en el Parish Center. Esta reunión es por invitación y empezamos a mandarlos en el principio de diciembre.

CALENDARIO

Diciembre 8 de diciembre, domingo: Desayuno de pancakes 16 de diciembre, lunes: Fiesta para celebrar Adviento del Gremio y los Caballeros.

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Noviembre es el mes en que recordam os todos los que nos han antecedido. Pedimos que consideren participar en las celebraciones litúrgicas que siguen si pueden.

El Libro Memorial estará en un podio en frente de la fuente bautismal. Si usted guste, puede escribir el nombre o los nombres de familiares quienes hayan fallecido en el libro. Puede ser un familiar, un amigo, o un parroquiano. No es necesario que hayan fallecido en el último año.

La Conferencia de St. Vincent de Paul del Sagrado Corazón está bien agradecido por….

El apoyo de las familias del Sagrado Corazón y la comunidad. Su generosidad durante el evento para recoger calcetines

para los quienes eran necesitados. Colectamos 900 pares de calcetines que se distribuyeron en 5 amparos en la ciudad de Des Moines.

Estamos agradecidos por la colaboración con del gremio y los postres que ellos donan cada mes a los almuerzos que servimos en el Connection Café.

Estamos agradecidos por la generosidad de la comunidad durante la segunda colecta los quinto domingos del mes. Nos ha dado chance de proveer canastas de comida para el Día de Gracia a 28 familias en nuestra parroquia.

Damos gracias por los nuevos miembros de la conferencia, quienes han compartido su fe y amistad este año.

Les Deseamos un Día de Gracia festivo y bendecido.