THE TOWER. January 25, 2015 Third Sunday In Ordinary Time SACRED HEART PARISH

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1 THE TOWER January 25, 2015 Third Sunday In Ordinary Time SACRED HEART PARISH

2 Hearts Contemplating Christ

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HEART TO HEART pastor to parish principal, Sr. Kathleen, continuing with our great teaching and administrative staff, and also continuing with our students, volunteers, and parents.

4 HEART TO HEART pastor to parish principal, Sr. Kathleen, continuing with our great teaching and administrative staff, and also continuing with our students, volunteers, and parents. Appeal and how you will support our new Archbishop in his leadership of the Archdiocese through a generous contribution. Thank you! The Place is Hopping Some wonderful things are happening around here this weekend. There s a pancake breakfast taking place in the school gym after the 10:30 a.m. Mass. I ve attended and/or walked through a whole lot of pancake breakfasts in my time. I can t wait to see what kind of turnout we get and who s there for this particular pancake breakfast. Mom always used to say that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. Apparently she was only part- Italian, because for us Italians all meals are the most important meal of the day! (Just kidding.) Breakfast is important because it s important to start the day off on the right foot (or stomach). This pancake breakfast is important because it s good food, good company and it helps lift our spirits in these winter days after Christmas. Thanks to all who will be cooking and helping with the breakfast, and thanks to all who attend. See you there! Catholic Schools Week This pancake breakfast coincides with the start of Catholic Schools Week, which begins today, Sunday, January 25. We applaud Catholic schools everywhere and, in particular, we applaud the fine work being done in our little school with the big heart. Heart is in evidence everywhere in our elementary school, starting with our In the end, it is precisely a matter of the heart. Sure, Catholic schools do fantastic work educating kids so that they are prepared for the next phase of their academic journey. But first and foremost, Catholic school are all about putting children and their families in touch (and in communion) with Jesus Christ. He s the reason for this school. And that s why it truly is a matter of the heart. Meet our new Archbishop Archbishop Cupich is celebrating a special welcome Mass in each of the six vicariates of the Archdiocese. The Mass for Vicariate II (our own) will be celebrated on February 12 at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Brebuf parish in Niles. Each parish will receive ten tickets to this event. Ticket holders will have special seating. I haven t received the ten tickets yet. You can also attend this event without a ticket which means you would be vying for a seat in an unreserved general seating area. Annual Appeal Just a heads up: the Annual Catholic Appeal begins the weekend of February 1 and continues for the two weekends after that. The Appeal is important in the life of the Archdiocese and it certainly reminds us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves as a parish. You ve been seeing some articles in the bulletin about the Appeal. Please pray about your financial commitment to the

5 Hearts Alive in Worship My only desire is to unite myself to God (St. Paul of the Cross) Pope Francis reminds us that we who are the Church, the Body of Christ, are entrusted with responsibility and must never forget the poor among us. May our support of the Annual Catholic Appeal provide us with a way to share the good news of Jesus Christ. We pray to the Lord. Be Part of the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal Entrusted with Responsibility Many of you have responded to the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Archbishop Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries and services funded by the ACA, we thank you for your gifts. If you received the mailing and have not responded, please do so as soon as possible. In addition to providing for ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese, the Appeal also funds services that are of great help to ministries here in our parish. For example, Appeal funds support Catholic schools, religious education, ministerial formation, and initiatives for life, peace and justice. Through its support of Catholic Relief Services, the Appeal serves people worldwide, without regard for religious affiliation, whose lives are devastated by natural disasters, illnesses, wars and famines. This year, the theme of the Appeal is Entrusted with Responsibility. God provides each of us with many gifts. We have a responsibility not only to recognize these gifts but also to nurture them. As we contemplate His gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts. Your financial support for the work of our parish, our Archdiocese and the Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to express this gratitude. Please give generously to the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. When our parish reaches its goal of $72, in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish. Seasonal Worship Booklets For those who might have missed the announcement at the beginning of Mass, we have started using seasonal worship booklets that are found in the pew racks. These booklets contain all of the music and prayer responses, and will help you participate fully in our celebrations. Keep in mind that songs will no longer be announced. The dates for each song appear at the top of the page for that particular day. This will permit the Mass to flow without interruption. Two important things to remember you will need to know the date, and you will need to keep flipping ahead in the booklet as the Mass progresses for the next prayer response or musical item. Missals are still available in the pew racks for those who wish to use them to follow the readings of the day. Baptism By Appointment We celebrate Baptisms on Sundays following the 10:30 Mass. Our Baptism Guidelines and Baptism Information Forms are available on our website For further information, please contact Trish O Toole in our Parish Office at Baptism Preparation 4th Sunday of the month 9:15-10:15 am in the Parish Office Conference Room. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact a priest or deacon 6 months prior to the anticipated date of marriage. Sacrament of Anointing Please call one of the priests at Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 9:00-9:30 am

Hearts Nurtured by Faith If God can work through me, he can work through anyone (St. Francis of Asssi) SCHOOL NEWS We are Raising the Standard during Catholic Schools Week!

6 Hearts Nurtured by Faith If God can work through me, he can work through anyone (St. Francis of Asssi) SCHOOL NEWS We are Raising the Standard during Catholic Schools Week! Sunday, January 25th through Saturday, January 31st! Join us for our many wonderful activities as we celebrate our Catholic School Education. The week begins with an All Family Mass at 10:30am on Sunday, January 25th followed by the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Sacred Heart Men s Club in the school gym. On Monday, January 26th Victoria Taylor and Kim Marroquin will come to speak to the students at 2pm. Tuesday, January 27th our Buddy Classes will meet to create beautiful laminated placemats and center pieces for tables, and bookmarks for nursing homes. Wednesday, January 28th the 7th grade will be going to Feed My Starving Children from 9:30-11:30am. Buddies will sit together for our school Mass on Wednesday. Thursday, January 29th the 3rd and 4th grades will go to Feed My Starving Children from 12:00pm-2:00pm. The Academic Fair will be from 5:30pm- 7:00pm Thursday, January 29th. We will be doing math and word games. Students will play in their homerooms with classmates and parents. On Friday, January 30th we will have Academic Bowl at 1:35pm in the school gym. The Scholastic Book Fair will be Wednesday, January 28th and Thursday, January 29th! Stop by our Under the Sea Adventure 8:00am 3:30pm on the 28th & 29th. The Book Fair will also be open during our Academic Fair Thursday night, 5:30-7:00pm. There will be hundreds of books to choose from all reading levels, preschool through 8 th grade. Our Pre-School Program for 3 year olds is filling up fast! Register your child today! We continue to collect Grand Receipts and Box Tops for Education. Please drop off at either school or the box in the Gathering Space at church. Thank you for all your support to Sacred Heart School. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS 7th graders are having an "in house" bake sale today after classes. Stop by the school lobby at 10:00am to help support the cause and purchase some delicious goodies. The money will go toward buying items used in making packets for a shelter. 5th graders are attending 9:00am Mass this weekend. Next weekend the 3rd graders will be at Mass. Confirmation interviews will be soon. Students will be signing up next weekend for their interview. Blessings on your week. ADULT FAITH FORMATION DISCUSSION GROUPS: FR. BARRON S EUCHARIST In conjunction with the Archdiocesan Strategic Pastoral Plan and the emphasis on the Year of Sacraments, all are invited to participate in an upcoming discussion group on Fr. Barron s video presentation on the Eucharist, led by Judy Pyke. Two sessions will be offered: Monday afternoons from 1-2:30pm, (January 26, and February 2) or Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm., (January 28 and February 4). Both sessions will be held in the Parish Office Conference Room. All are welcome Join us! SPARKED HEARTS TEEN VIDEO CONTEST - It s time for this year s Archdiocesan video contest! For this year s Year of the Sacraments, make a 2-minute video on the importance of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. There are some great cash prizes! Let Carol know if you are interested in this contest and she can get you the full details. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEB. 20! BE A KAIROS LEADER - If you have been on any Kairos retreat you are welcome to apply to be a leader on the next North Side Kairos Aug. 7-10! Check the website for more details and an application. Contact Carol with any questions. JUNIOR HIGH NIGHT- is every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. All seventh and eighth graders welcome, AND NOW 6th grade as well! Welcome 6th graders! THE LEGO NIGHT - join us Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30pm for a night of awesome LEGO activities and discussion about our theme for the year, leadership! Don t forget to follow us on and find us on Facebook! Contact Carol anytime x. 132 or cnowatzke@shparish.com

Hearts Making a Difference The nation doesn t simply need what we have. It needs what we are. (St. Teresia Benedicta, Edith Stein) ST. COLUMBANUS FOOD PANTRY The St.

1) Donate non-perishable food items or toiletries. Bring it to the Gathering Space any day. What do they need? Any canned food items, cereal, peanut butter & jelly, pasta, and toiletries.

Columbanus can always use our help. If you have a free Wednesday morning, consider spending the time helping others! ST. COLUMBANUS CHRISTMAS SHARING THANK YOU NOTES Did you adopt a family from St.

Please check the table in the back of Church to look for your thank you note!

7 Hearts Making a Difference The nation doesn t simply need what we have. It needs what we are. (St. Teresia Benedicta, Edith Stein) ST. COLUMBANUS FOOD PANTRY The St. Columbanus Food Pantry is always in need, especially during the winter months. The pantry serves between 400 and 500 families every week. How can you help? 1) Donate non-perishable food items or toiletries. Bring it to the Gathering Space any day. What do they need? Any canned food items, cereal, peanut butter & jelly, pasta, and toiletries. 2) Donate your time and energy by volunteering at the Food Pantry any Wednesday morning. Food is packed at 8:00am in the Rectory Garage, and distributed in the Courtyard at 10:00am. St. Columbanus can always use our help. If you have a free Wednesday morning, consider spending the time helping others! ST. COLUMBANUS CHRISTMAS SHARING THANK YOU NOTES Did you adopt a family from St. Columbanus during our Christmas Sharing program before Christmas? If so, we have an individual thank you note for you from the family you adopted. Please check the table in the back of Church to look for your thank you note! Poverty Awareness Month During these chilly winter months, families gather around dining room tables to share a warm meal and discuss on the days happenings. While this narrative plays out in most sitcoms we watch and books we read, is this the reality for everyone? Sadly, the answer is no. In the US, 1 in 7 households were food insecure last year. As the temperature continues to drop and Poverty Awareness Month comes to a close, let us reflect on our brothers and sisters in Christ living on or below the poverty line and how God is calling us to be the change in our communities. You can help empower low-income persons every month this year with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD). To learn more about CCHD, meet the grantees, hear their stories, participate in CCHD Youth Art Contest and more, visit chicagopeaceandjustice.org/poverty. JOIN THE ELIZABETH MINISTRY Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach ministry to women in the parish at special times during motherhood. Its purpose is to affirm, support, encourage and assist women in response to their needs during the childbearing years. Elizabeth Ministry follows the example of the Scripture story of the Visitation by bringing together women who share a similar story. This ministry provides an opportunity for mutual support through the sharing of life experiences, prayer, celebrations of births or adoptions, support for those dealing with infertility, help in times of infant or child crisis, including the provision of meals during those times. If you d like to join or learn more about the Elizabeth Ministry, contact Kelly Lindstrom at kellindstrom@me.com or Kathy Adler at kathyadler13@gmail.com.

supplying the food. Chris, Tracy and Matt Moag along with Teddy and Erin Hines were there to help serve.

8 Hearts Making a Difference The nation doesn t simply need what we have. It needs what we are. (St. Teresia Benedicta, Edith Stein) This past Sunday Sacred Heart helped supply food and servers at the Just Harvest Soup Kitchen. A big thanks to the Hallermann, Forman, Seaman, Moag, LeVeille, Dwyer, Hines families and Jerry Sunko for supplying the food. Chris, Tracy and Matt Moag along with Teddy and Erin Hines were there to help serve. Thanks to all! RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY PRAYER Join our Respect Life Ministry in our weekly prayer for life: For all who teach the Gospel of Life, that they might be driven by love alone, We pray to the Lord!

2:30PM/PCR,PCTR,PCSGR Parish Pastoral Council Mtg.,7:00PM/POCR Wednesday, January 28 Catholic Schools Week Scholastic Book Fair 8:00AM Fr.

9 Hearts Connected for Community Love is the beauty of the Soul (St. Augustine) THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART Monday, January 26 Catholic Schools Week Fr. Barron s Eucharist-Small Group Discussions 1:00PM/POCR SH Enrichment 3:15PM/PCR Kitchen Tuesday, January 27 Catholic Schools Week SH Playgroup 8:20AM/PCR Prayer Group 9:00AM/POFR JTP Rehearsals 2:30PM/PCR,PCTR,PCSGR Parish Pastoral Council Mtg.,7:00PM/POCR Wednesday, January 28 Catholic Schools Week Scholastic Book Fair 8:00AM Fr. Barron s Eucharist-Small Group Discussions 7:00PM/POCR Thursday, January 29 Catholic Schools Week Scholastic Book Fair 8:00AM SHS Academic Fair 5:30PM JTP Rehearsals 2:30PM/PCR,PCTR,PCSGR Friday, January 30 Catholic Schools Week Saturday, January 31 Annual Catholic Appeal Announcement Weekend 5:00PM/Mass Sunday, February 1 Annual Catholic Appeal Announcement All Masses Religious Ed Classes 9:00AM/PCR Junior Board of RUSH Medical Center 2:00PM/PCR Key: PCR - Parish Center Rotund PCTR - Parish Center Teen Room PCSGR-Parish Center Stained Glass Room POCR-Parish Office Conference Room POMR-Parish Office Music Room Sacred Heart Men s Club Faith Through Fellowship If you believe that being a part of the parish is more than attending weekly Masses and would like to help shape this community, please join the Sacred Heart Men s Club. We meet on the second Monday of every month at 8:00pm in the Parish Center or Fireplace Room in the Parish office. Additionally, members coordinate a number of spiritual, service and social activities that give opportunities to strengthen our faith while getting to know other men of the parish. For more information and to sign up, go to: men/ Wherever the Catholic Sun doth shine, There s always laughter and good red wine. At least I ve always found it so. Benedicamus Domino! (Hilaire Belloc) STEWARDSHIP GIVING January 18, 2015 YTD Actual Sunday and Christmas Collection: $693,162 YTD Budgeted Sunday and Christmas Collection: $714,299 Shortfall: $(21,137) ATTENTION ALL ALTAR SERVERS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS, GREETERS, AND LECTORS! It's that time again: time to prepare our next quarter's Liturgical Ministers' Schedule! The upcoming Spring Schedule will run from Monday, March 16th, to Sunday, June 14, By Sunday, February 1, please let Barbara Anderson know any conflicts you have. She can be reached at ministerscheule@shparish.com. If you do not have , please leave a message at the Sacred Heart office: (847) Many thanks! Pope Francis and Parishioner Kathy Biederman share a moment.

10 SCHEDULE MASS INTENTIONS LITURGICAL MINISTERS January Monday, January 26 7:00am Mary Reveley 8:30am Mary Catherine Hayes Tuesday, January 27 7:00am Parishioners of St. Columbanus 8:30am Intentions of Suzanne Taylor Wednesday, January 28 7:00am Suzanne Dawson 8:30am David DiPaolo Thursday, January 29 7:00am Jim Murphy 8:30am Mary Fay Friday, January 30 7:00am Theresa Clark 8:30am Josephine Berger Saturday, January 31 8:30am Intentions of Bernadette Wolff 5:00pm Mary Coradini Sunday, February 1 7:30am Parishioners of Sacred Heart 9:00am Mary Ann Slattery 10:30am Lorraine Frace 4:30pm Fr. Dan Tranel MINISTERS OF CARE January 29 Lake Cook/Frieda Baker Glen Oaks /June Hocter, Frieda Baker 5:00pm Saturday January 31 Presider Fr. Lanza/Deacon Gerald Keenan Greeter(s) Katie Feldheim, Dee Hanlon Servers Michael Erhardt, Gretchen Jones, Izzie Schario Lector(s) Lamarr Tyler Eucharistic Ministers Katie Feldheim, Dee Hanlon, Cathy Leonard, Claudia Mann, Patty Sanfilippo Cantor/Choir Saturday Choir 7:30am Sunday February 1 Presider Fr. Nyache Greeter(s) Lydia Kelley Servers Michael Essig Lector(s) Patrick Kelley Eucharistic Ministers Lydia Kelley, Steve Kelley, Patrick Kelley, Cantor/Choir Dan MacDonald 9:00am Presider Fr. McGrath/Deacon Gerald Keenan Greeter(s) Gerry Bellanca, David James Servers Aidan Adler, Patrick Adler, Bailey Byrnes Lector(s) Joe Ogiony Eucharistic Ministers Kris Byrnes, Arlen Craddock, Sally Hoban, Marge Kalsch, Nancy Kehoe Cantor/Choir Shannon Barker Keys 10:30am Presider Fr. Lanza/Deacon Michael McNulty Greeter(s) Frieda Baker, Christine Kengott Servers John Hession, Margo Hession, Rory Hession Lector(s) Tim Cawley Eucharistic Ministers Frieda Baker, Tim Cawley, Maureen Chavoen, Christine Kengott, Mark Kengott Cantor/Choir Sacred Heart Choir 4:30pm Presider Fr. Nyache Greeter(s) Erin Allgaier Servers Sarah Cullinane, Ryan Kelly, Claire Kelly Lector(s) Dan Kubasiak Eucharistic Ministers Lynn Finneke, Dan Kubasiak, Deb Kubasiak Cantor/Choir Children s Choir Altar Servers Daily Mass 8:30am February 2 Maureen Hines February 3 Emily Yager February 4 Jack Craddock, Ryan Craddock February 5 Emily Yager February 6 Jack Craddock, Ryan Craddock February 7 Aidan Adler, Patrick Adler

11 SACRED HEART PARISH CONTACT INFORMATION Pastoral Staff Rev. Steven M. Lanza, Pastor Associate Pastor Rev. Collins Kisaka Nyache Pastor Emeritus Rev. Robert E. Ferrigan , Rev. Robert J. Heidenreich Pastoral Associate Judy Pyke Permanent Deacons Michael J. McNulty Gerry Keenan Director of Music Todd Gresick Children s Choir Kathy Janega Keenan kjanega@gmail.com Business Manager Michelle Wasielewski mwasielewski@shparish.com Sacristan Coordinator June Hocter jkhocter@comcast.net Youth Minister Carol Nowatzke cnowatzke@shparish.com Principal Sr. Kathleen Donnelly, O.P Gage Street kdonnelly@shwschool.org Religious Education Director Sr. Luanne Wilhelm, SLW 1095 Gage Street lwilhelm@shparish.com Support Staff Administrative Assistant & Bulletin Editor Trish O Toole totoole@shparish.com Accounting/Census/Contributions/Tuition Cindy Atsaves catsaves@shparish.com Bookkeeping Suzie Danstrom sdanstrom@shparish.com Parish Office /Fax / Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:30am 8:00pm, Wednesday Friday 8:30am-4:30pm School Office : Religious Education Office: Visit our website Find us on Facebook & Follow us on

12 CHURCH NAME AND NUMBER Sacred Heart Church #862 ADDRESS 1077 Tower Road Winnetka, Illinois PHONE CONTACT PERSON Trish O Toole x 101 SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP Laserjet 1022 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT = 12 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN January 25, 2015 THANK YOU!

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