Text Box: Please remember in your prayers Call Mary Dahm at 273-5417-Prayer Line Jeanne Roling Jones, Mary Schmitt, Bill Determan, Sr. Rita Menke, Anita Coon, Patrick Carlson, Tom Snyder, Tillie Drey, Beth Harder, Gala Padget Schroeder Wyatt Feilmeier, serving in the military, stationed in Afghanistan., Elaine & Ben Meyers, Donald PuetzText Box: Sacred Heart Guild Notes: Circle 1 will have the next funeral dinner. Sue Loggins, Chairperson.Text Box: Text Box: Diocesan Annual Appeal continues. We want to remind you of our DAA drive. We know you have it stuck to the refrigerator, that is those who haven’t turned in their gift. Our parish goal is: $6135.18. To date we’ve collected $4957.00; $1178.18 to go! DID YOU KNOW…? That the Sacred Heart Parish has met their goal every year for the last 12 years. This is truly something to be proud of! As you can see we are close to reaching our goal. If you have not donated to this worthy cause already please be prayerful about a contribution God may be placing on your heart to make. Thank you.Text Box: The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Responsorial PsalmText Box: “40 Days for Life Prayer”: O God our loving Creator, All life is in your hands from the moment of conception until death. Help us to cherish our children and to be grateful for the privilege of sharing in the work of creation. Bless all those who defend the rights of the unborn, the poor, the handicapped and the aged. Enlighten and be merciful toward those who do not value the gift of life. Help them to seek and find you. Grant that by our care and respect for all people, we might be a sign of your love in the world today. This we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.Text Box: Text Box: We wish to CONGRATULATE these young adult parishioners from both the Sacred Heart and St. Joseph Parishes who will be confirmed by our Bishop at St. Mary's in Storm Lake, tonight October 24th. Luke Arnts, Kyle Dahm, Kelsey Davidson, Alyssa Drey, Elizabeth Feilmeier, Roxanne Grundmeier, Hailey Clark, Jonathon Colburn, Shane Carlson, Daren Miller, Weston Pickhinke, Sydney Shell, Adam Spahr. May the Holy Spirit continue to bless you with the gift of faith and guide your lifelong journey with God.Text Box: Volunteers NEEDED! We know the snow will soon be flying. In preparation for the winter season we are asking for volunteers to help with snow removal on the parking lots at Sacred Heart when the need arises. If you are willing to help with this task please contact the parish office at 712-273-5482. Text Box: New plans for the Sacred Heart Rectory Do you have relatives visiting from out of town? Need a place for them to lay their head? Shower? The rectory, with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, kitchen complete with all of the necessary appliances is available for Rent on weekends or evenings. Reservations can be made by calling the Parish Office 273-5482 First come first serve basis Renters are responsible for rental fees and housekeeping fees. NO PETS allowed. NO Smoking If you wish to obtain more information or would like to make a reservation you may call the parish office. Text Box: As Christians we are called to be good stewards of the gifts God has blessed us with. As parishioners at Sacred Heart we have beautiful grounds and three beautiful buildings that require care. Contributions collected to date show that we are $10,000 less than last year at this same time. This is a huge concern! If you attend Mass at a another parish that’s great but please remember your own church home with your financial support. Thank you!Text Box: Chicken Dinner Report: Thank you to all parishioners who worked and furnished salads and pies. We served 515 hungry people and our profit was $2460.25 the teamwork was super!Text Box: Attention Farmers: Have you considered a gift of grain or other farm commodities to your parish? Please consult your tax advisor to see if you can benefit from this giving opportunity. If handled properly, certain active producers can achieve favorable tax treatment if they transfer ownership title of grain or other commodities to a charitable organization.Text Box: The 2008-2009 Fiscal Year Financial Report is available. A copy of the report is located on the table in the vestibule.

MINISTRIES SCHEDULE

 

Sacred Heart-5:30 PM

Sat., Oct. 31, 2009

Greeters/Offertory

M/M Larry Dellwo

Ushers

M/M Brian Pickhinke

Lenard Schmitt

Cantor

Organist

Jay Coon

Bernadine Pickhinke

Lector

 

Elizabeth Feilmeier

Servers

Michael/David Tiefenthaler

William Hurd

Eucharistic

Ministers

Deacon Butch Stone

M/M Dennis Drey

Communion to

the Shut-Ins

Joan Zubradt

Parish Stewardship 

for Oct. 17, 2009

Adult

$797.00

Loose

$103.00

World Missions

$116.00