PENTECOST SUNDAY May 24, 2015 Masses for the Lord s Day Saturday Afternoon 4:30 pm Sunday Morning 8:00 and 10:00 am The Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 to 4:00 pm or By Appointment Pastoral Staff Fr. Ricardo Martin, Pastor Mr. George Baumgardt, Director of Liturgy and Music Mr. Mike Iggulden, Pastoral Associate Ms. Linda Herman, Director of Administrative Services Mrs. Jenny Sczesny, Pastoral Coord. School Bookkeeper Mrs. Chris Zurawski, Secretary Mrs. Sharon Stefka, Secretary Pastoral Council 2014-2015 Ms. Mary Ann Konsin, Trustee Treasurer 262-639-2677 Mr. Don Trottier, Trustee Secretary 262-886-6529 Mr. Ethan Hoff, Chairperson 262-637-9106 Mr. William Dombrowski, Vice-Chair 262-498-8236 Mrs. Sandy Piper, Secretary 262-635-9346 Ms. Veronica Cabiro 262-681-2869 Mr. Tory Campbell 262-412-3335 Mrs. Concesa Eifler 262-884-7559 Mr. Pat McCray 262-634-5526 Mr. Phil Marry 262-884-7583 Mr. Mark Skorski 262-681-7379 Mr. David Kleba, RIC Liaison 262-886-2945 Parish Office 2201 Northwestern Avenue Phone: 634-5526 FAX: 634-5767 Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday www.sacredheartracine.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/sacred-heart- Parish-Racine/322661864445371 Twitter: @Sacred_HeartRac Instagram: https://instagram.com/sacred_heart_racine/ Christian Youth Formation Mrs. Susan Gehrig, Religious Education/Youth Ministry Mrs. Sandy Piper, DRE Assistant 2201 Northwestern Avenue Phone: 634-3607 Baptisms May be done on any weekend of the month. Please make arrangements through the parish office. (Guidelines available from the parish office) Weddings Please call the parish priest at least six months in advance to make arrangements. (Guidelines available from the parish office) Parish Registration Contact the parish office 634-5526 John Paul II Academy Mrs. Gloria Schumacher, Principal Mrs. Concepcion Guzman, School Secretary 2023 Northwestern Avenue Phone: 637-2012 FAX: 637-5130 jpiiacademy.eduk12.net Before and After School Center Mrs. Shannon Kaplan, Director of BASC 2201 Northwestern Avenue Phone: 634-4412 2201 Northwestern Avenue Racine, WI 53404 E-mail: shracine@archmil.org
PENTECOST SUNDAY Saturday, May 23, 2015 4:30 PM Tom and Virginia Linden 60th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, May 24, 2015 8:00 AM For the living and deceased members of Sacred Heart Parish 10:00 AM Joseph Denning/Mary Denning and Jackie Stern Tuesday, May 26, 2015 7:00 PM Steven and Catherine Konsinowski/Mary Ann Konsin Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:45 AM Elizabeth Kuemmel/Elaine Brusewitz Thursday, May 28, 2015 7:00 AM Don and Betty Trottier/Trottier Family THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 4:30 PM For the living and deceased members of Sacred Heart Parish 8:00 AM Georgia Bunny Lafond/Bob Lafond 10:00 AM Costabile, Smiley and Horvath Families INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER MAY Universal Intention: That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we may care for our neighbors who suffer, especially the sick and the poor. Intention for Evangelization That Mary s intercession may help Christians in secularized cultures be ready to proclaim Jesus. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Racine CALENDAR Saturday, May 23, 2015 Sunday, May 24 2015 Monday, May 25, 2015 Tuesday, May 26, 2015 6:30 PM - Rosary for Peace 7:30 PM - Novena in honor of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Thursday, May 28, 2015 6:15 PM - Hand Bell Practice 7:00 PM - Choir Friday, May 29, 2015 12:00 PM - Bulletin Articles for bulletin dated June 7 th are due today. 3:30 PM - Confessions We welcome to God s family: Seth Robert Haertel and Chelsea Cooper Haertel Son and daughter of Eric Haertel and Amy Elizabeth Sasse They were baptized at Sacred Heart on May 16th. ALTAR SERVERS 4:30 PM Anna Mae Dixon, Cole Dixon 8:00 AM Patrick Anderson, Rachel Anderson 10:00 AM Eric Morocco, Henry Schumacher LECTORS 4:30 PM Paul Schumacher 8:00 AM Larry Wilson 10:00 AM Paul Schumacher Congratulations to the following First Communicants Andrew Benwell and Emily Bueno Wedding Banns III Cynthia Salamone and Don Sheckles 2
PENTECOST SUNDAY PARISH STEWARDSHIP Thank you for your gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure! Parish Support May 5th May 11th Stewardship Offering (Envelopes / Electronic) $8,735 Offertory $260 Other Contributions $94 $9,089 Budget Updates Fiscal Year: July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 (as of 5/11/15) Stewardship Total Contributions Received $487,768 $555,130 Contributions Budget $447,052 $483,753 Difference [positive/(negative)] $40,716 $71,377 Poor Box Contributions to St. Vincent De Paul this week: $5.25 Note: Other contributions includes such things as memorials, vigil lights, altar flowers, Mass Stipends, etc. CHRISTMAS Church Decorations After 23 years of decorating the church for Christmas, we are stepping down as chairpersons. It has been a privilege and joy to help make our church beautiful for the holiday season. It is now time for younger parish members to carry on this ministry, perhaps with new ideas. The Christmas decorating group could be your family, or a committee of friends. We would be available to help the transition for this year. As some things need to be ordered in advance, it is the time to decide if you are interested in this ministry. If you have questions, or need additional information, please feel free to call us at 681-0527. Jerry and Chris Zurawski THE COMBINED COLLECTIONS Church in Mission Your contribution to the Combined Collections: The Church in the United States aids the work of the National Religious Retirement Office, Catholic Communication Campaign, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic University of America, and Black and Indian Missions. Soon you will receive information in your mail about these collections. Please be generous.your gift does make a difference! You may mail in your contribution or bring it to Mass on June 6 th or 7 th. CATHOLIC CHARITIES Community Resources Unemployed and needing assistance? Elderly or disabled and not sure how to connect with community sources that can help with services and support? Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has outreach workers that can help link you to community agencies and resources. Call a Catholic Charities office near you: Kenosha and Racine Area: 262-637-8888 3
May 24, 2015 TRUSTEE ELECTION Notice is hereby given of the upcoming trustee-election to take place on June 20th and 21st, 2015. Sacred Heart Parish was incorporated according to the laws of the State of Wisconsin on October 31, 1916. State statute stipulates that trustees are to be elected from and by the congregation --one to serve as trustee-treasurer, the other as trustee-secretary. Nominees must be practicing parish members and at least 25 years old. The term of office is two years. Current trustees are Mary Ann Konsin as trustee-treasurer and Don Trottier as trustee -secretary. Don Trottier has indicated a willingness to serve another term and has been nominated by our pastor, Fr. Ricardo. Fr. Ricardo has also nominated Donna Guilette as trustee - treasurer. At this time parishioners are invited to nominate additional candidates for parish trusteetreasurer. Nominations must be made in writing and signed by at least ten practicing members of Sacred Heart Parish. Nomination forms will be available in Haban Hall after masses starting on May 9th and must be returned to the parish office by noon on Monday, June 8, 2015. Candidates will be announced and speak at Masses the weekend of June 13th and 14th. Elections will be held June 20th and 21st. If you have any questions about the expectations, responsibilities and time commitment of the trustee position, please call Jenny Sczesny at the parish office. PRAY THE ROSARY WITH US Every Sunday before the 8:00 Mass we meet in the Chapel to pray the rosary. Please consider joining us on any Sunday before Mass. JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY Hello JP2A families! May is here, our final full month of the school year. Fittingly, our virtue for the month is DETERMINATION, focusing your energy and efforts on a task and sticking with it until it's finished. Classroom lessons will introduce and promote strategies students can use to finish this school year strong- continuing to turn in assignments on time, keeping grades up, staying organized, and behaving appropriately. Middle school Character Club will keep meeting throughout May and will be creating a campaign around the school to promote ways to have a safe and healthy summer. 6th grade boys group and 4th grade girls book club continue to meet every Monday, as well. - Mrs. Martone VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 22nd to July 1st for 4K through 4th Grade We are taking reservations for Vacation Bible School. We will start at 9:00am and end at Noon. For more information please contact Sue Gehrig at 634-3607. Nazareth Family Day at Holy Hill Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians, at Holy Hill Sunday, July 12, 2015-12:30 P.M. 1525 Carmel Rd., Hubertus 53033 Cost: $20.00 per family (includes meal after Mass) Families are invited to this special day, which will begin with Mass at 12:30 p.m. with Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki. (Confessions will be heard from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Mass will be followed by a picnic, games for all ages, face painting, music, relay races and a "bouncy house" for younger children. For more information & registration form, please visit johnpaul2center.org. Walk-ins are welcome. For questions, contact Susan McNeil at mcneils@archmil.org or (414) 758-2214 4
Sacred Heart Parish Mission Statement Sacred Heart Congregation recognizes our engagement in the Mission of Jesus to build the Kingdom of God here and now. We affirm God's gifts to this diverse community and strive to live out the following beliefs: WE BELIEVE that we are the living presence of Jesus. We gather to celebrate and proclaim the Good News by our active participation through our worship life. WE BELIEVE that we are called to provide Christ-centered formation and education for all our members based on Scripture and Catholic Tradition. We recognize the need to nurture growth in faith in all ages. WE BELIEVE in the dignity of all people. We dedicate our faith community as servants for others within our parish and in our community. Our efforts will reflect our dedication for social justice and concern for the poor. WE BELIEVE in the just stewardship of time, talent and treasure through the cooperative efforts of the pastoral team and parish membership. WE BELIEVE that we must strive to help all people share more fully in the love of Jesus Christ by being an inviting and welcoming community.