25th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2013

Sacred Heart Church Mass Schedule Saturday: Sunday:

5:30 PM 9:00 AM

Confessions Saturdays 4:30 PM

1115 S. 8th Ave E., PO Box 1478, Newton, IA 50208 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]

Hymns Saturday, 5:30 PM & Sunday, 9:00 AM

Entrance Chant: Come, Christians, Join to Sing #381 Gloria #42 pg. 40 Presentation and Preparation of Gifts: Only A Shadow #444 Mass Setting: Mass of Glory #’s 28, 29, & 30; Pgs. 34 & 35 Communion Chant: Blest Are They #415 The Cry of the Poor #533 Sending Forth: Blest Be the Lord #140

Tammy Norcross, Pastoral Minister, Adult & Sacramental Formation, Ext #224 E-Mail: [email protected] Kathy Hammerly, Stewardship Coordinator, Ext. #222 E-Mail: [email protected] Clarissa Bloom, Sr. High Faith Formation Coordinator, Ext #230 E-Mail: [email protected] Meggan Machin, K-6 Faith Formation Coordinator, Ext #231 E-Mail: [email protected] SHARE Preschool: 641-792-8639 E-mail: [email protected] Web Pages: www.shcnewton.com www.sharepreschool.com

Parish Office: 641-792-2050 FAX: 641-792-8639 Business Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM McCann Center Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 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.

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 enrich 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.

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Saturday, September 21:  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 Bonnie Baker, wife of Dean Baker. September Wedding Anniversary Blessings will be held during Mass. Sunday, September 22:  8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the church.  9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of the parish. September Wedding Anniversary Blessings will be held during Mass.  10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in McCann Center following Mass.  4:00—6:00 PM First Sacraments Family Session will be held in McCann Center  7:00 PM Youth Group will be held in McCann Center Monday, September 23:  11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Ed Wegner, husband of Liz Wegner  6:30—8:30 PM Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly will be held in McCann Center Tuesday, September 24:  5:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in the chapel  5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Velva Becker, mother of Susan Becker  Adoration following Mass until 6:00 PM  Confessions will be heard during Adoration  6:00 PM Seasons of Hope will meet in McCann Center Wednesday, September 25:  11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Scott Strike, son of Burt & Marlis Strike  4:15 PM K-6 Small Group Sessions will be held in McCann Center  5:30 PM Community Meal will be held at First United Methodist Church  6:30 PM Choir Practice will be held in the church  7:00 PM Middle School Faith Formation will be held in McCann Center Thursday, September 26:  9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet in McCann Center  1:00 PM St. Monica Book Club will be held at the Fisher residence.

September 22, 2013

5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Dorothy Cox, mother of Paul Cox. Friday, September 27:  9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Ruth Huggins, mother of Cathy Carter  9:30 AM Coffee & Visiting will be held in McCann Center following Mass Saturday, September 28:  7:00—9:00 AM SHARE Food Sign-up and Distribution will be held in McCann Center  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 Loretta Michalek, sister of Katherine Dietrich Sunday, September 29:  Annual Diocesan Appeal Weekend  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 following Mass.  4:00—8:00 PM NET “Twilight Retreat” will be held in McCann Center 

Congratulations

Congratulations to Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Tim Bloom who rappelled the finance center in Des Moines this week, raising over $1,200 for Special Olympics

Knights of Columbus

The James L. Chambers 4th degree Assembly of the Knights of Columbus will be meeting in McCann Center on Monday evening, September 23. All fourth degree members of the Knights of Columbus are invited to attend, starting at 6:15 with the recitation of the rosary.

Sacred Heart continues to collect wine certificates from Hy-Vee. Put them in the collection basket or drop them off at the office. Thank-you.

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Bill Price, Sue Crook, Theresa Stewart, Mary Babinat, Betty Hummel, Betty Beary, Paul Doran, Carol Price, Jodie Hill, Fanny Shores, Mary Wadzinski, Mary Gulling, Jan DePenning, Shirley Dont, Kari Tiffany, Irene Quinn, Omar Gonzalez, Jerry Schroyer, John Jenkins, Joanne Stier, Kathy Lukavsky, Joan Mattingly, Margaret Dimon, Richard Varnum, Cynthia Warndorf, Linda McKinney, Geri Long, Rosemary McKinstry, Mark Thelen, Tom McNeer, Joseph Henry, Evelyn Tedrow, Jane Butler, Mary Lukavsky, Kurt Kruse, Joyce Sabel (wife of Tom Sabel), Donna Baker (daughter of Mary Marnell), Rita Ryan (sister of Jody Barr), Maria Gragg (daughter of Dan & Sally Vasquez), Mary DeAngelo (sister of Gerri Beeman), Susan Saylor (mother of William Lawson), Tony Whitinger (brother of Tammy Cochran), Kristin Schwickerath (daughter-in-law of Dale & Nancy Schwickerath), Margaret Jacobs (mother of Lecia Haggard), Evelyn Phelps (daughter of Ethel Hanke), Mark Girsch (father of Lorraine Kalkhoff), . . . For the repose of the soul of Richard Meyer, uncle of Cory Meyer, who died September 12th and comfort for his family. . . . For the repose of the soul of Marjorie Hogon, grandmother of Cory Meyer, who died September 14th and comfort for her family. . . . For the repose of the soul of Patty Terris, daughter of Virginia Terris, who died September 17th and comfort for her family.

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Thomas & Delores Phelan September 8, 1973 Married 40 years St. Mary’s Church Marshalltown, IA

Jim & Deb Nilles September 3, 1983 — Married 30 years Immaculate Conception Church, Masonville, Iowa

Bill & Kerri Reed September 10, 1988 — Married 25 years St. Mary’s Church, Cascade, Iowa

Readings: September 23 through September 29: Monday: Ezr 1:1-6 Lk 8:16-18 Tuesday: Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20 Lk 8:19-21

Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9 Lk 9:1-6 Thursday: Hg 1:1-8 Lk 9:7-9

Friday: Hg 2:1-9 Lk 9:18-22 Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Am 6:1a, 4-7 1 Tm 6:11-16 Lk 16:19-31

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September 22, 2013

LITURGICAL ROLES Saturday, September 28 5:30 PM Lector: Mary Mullan Steve Mullan Hospitality: Len & Diane Rebik Bob Schaffer Extraordinary Ministers: Nick Steinbach Barb Mickelson Pat Hoff Cindy Humke Meggan Machin Kurt Funke Steve & Rosie Murphy Altar Servers: Ethan Machin Nicholas Tremel Reagan Maple Song Leader: Mary Wadzinski Rosary: Michelle Modlin Sunday, September 29 9:00 AM Lector: Jim Thorpe Tammy Norcross Hospitality: Ann Ratliff Jim & Mary Jane Spencer Extraordinary Ministers: Marcia Kearney Chad Klein John McMahon Barbara Stewart Doug Thoma Tammy Norcross Marty & Debbie Stratton Altar Servers: Colby Lawson Gage Linahon Logan Norcross Song Leader: Judy Richmond Children’s Liturgy: Mary Beth Lawson Nursery: Jill Ergenbright Carter Lee Coffee Host: Monday, September 30 Money Counters: Dick Wendl Doug Swanson

Thanks to Jo Jenkins & Barb Barr of ReMax of Newton for being a bulletin sponsor. See ad on back of bulletin.

SHARE Preschool

SHARE students will be studying nature and woodland animals this week. It is going to be a busy week with a trip to Mariposa AND school pictures by John Lee Photography. Following is a list of activities planned for our students:  Meet E letter person  Participate in “E” activities  List woodland animals  Study the frog life cycle  Paint a fish  Go on a “Bear Hunt”  Visit Mariposa, conduct pond netting, hiking and nature study with the Jasper County Naturalist  Paint a gray squirrel  Go on a nature scavenger hunt  Discuss turtles  Paint a fall tree and a squirrel  Construct a bear sleeping in a tent  Paint a raccoon  Take school pictures

To the Sacred Heart Family, Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Father Leurck on his recent visit to your parish. On behalf of our less fortunate brothers and sisters of Latin America and the Caribbean, we thank you for having shared in their lives. They, and you, are blessed by your generosity. In Christ, The Food For the Poor

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The Annual Diocesan Appeal September 28 & 29

The Annual Diocesan Appeal is next weekend. This is your opportunity to assist the Diocese in its ministry work. You can assist our parish with your pledge as well. When a parish goes over its goal, 100% of that overage amount is returned to the parish for its use. As of August 1, over $79,000 has been refunded to diocesan parishes.

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Thank You . . . Sacred Heart Church, Thank you so much for the beautiful prayer shawl! I absolutely love it and have it in our living room. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so perfect! Keagan and I feel truly blessed to have had Sacred Heart parish in our life for so many great years! Our wedding was perfect and there was nowhere else we would have wanted our ceremony! Thank you again! Love, Keagan & Kayla Johnson

Thank You . . .

Catholic Church Prayer Shawl Ministry, A couple of weeks ago I was blessed with receiving a beautiful Prayer Shawl. It has the colors I like most and I could feel the love and blessings that went into it. Thank you so very much for thinking of me. Also thank you to all who have said prayers for me and sent cards since my surgery. I am blessed by a great church community. Mary Brindza Sacred Heart Parish & Prayer Shawl Ministry, What a send off for my move to Arizona! Thanks to Fr. Bill and Deacon Dan for the special blessings of my moving at Saturday night Mass. Thanks to the gals of Prayer Shawl Ministry for the surprise party. Yes, I was speechless. I will continue to crochet new born hats with the donated yarn, and send back here. Thanks to the wonderful parish for the greetings and caring hugs. You all will be in my prayers and memories and as I continue into the sunset with daughter Janet and 2 grandchildren. God Bless, Donna Holland 12934 W. Llano Dr. Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Thank You . . .

Thanks to those who provided and delivered meals to my husband and I while we were recooperating from surgery. God bless to our parish family. Jill & Tim Anderson

September 22:

Mary Gulling Ashley McNeer September 24: Kayla Cox Mallory Cox Mikayla Schroyer September 25: Mike Mickelson Sullivan Prime September 27: Lori Lopez-Sanders September 28: Maggie Pietz For Birthdays to be listed in the bulletin, you need to submit names and dates to Ann.

The most beautiful Credo is the one we pronounce in our hour of darkness. St. Padre Pio (1887 – 1968), Feast Day September 23, Priest with Stigmata

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September 22, 2013

A STEWARDSHIP MOMENT

A thought or two on stewardship in the Sunday readings In Jesus’ parable of the Unjust Steward, we encounter a financial manager who has wasted his master’s wealth and faces dismissal from his position. To overcome the crisis confronting him, the steward reduces some very considerable debts owed by poor neighbors to his master in order to help them out. Though the steward has sinned against God and his master by squandering what belongs to someone else, both the prudent way in which he goes about resolving the crisis coupled with relieving people who are in need can be seen as a way to better steward the gifts entrusted to us by God. Although good stewards today acknowledge that they may never use their God-given gifts in a way that completely conforms to the demands of the Gospel, a commitment to using their gifts with prudence and for the purpose of helping their neighbors wins God’s favor.

Marriage Moments & Parenting Pointers

Does your spouse accuse you of being irresponsible? Sometimes you might just have different personality styles, but sometimes it may carry a tad of truth. Even if it hurts, don't ignore the criticism but try to see what truth might be behind the charge. Take one step toward self-improvement. "There was a rich man who dressed in purple garments...and lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus." (Luke 16:19) Are children consumed with wearing the latest, expensive fads? Tell them the story of Lazarus. As a family figure out one way to share your clothes, toys, or tools with those in need this week. By Susan Vogt, www.SusanVogt.net

UNIQUELY CATHOLIC TWILIGHT RETREAT WHO: WHEN: WHERE:

7-12 Grade Youth from Newton, Colfax and Grinnell Sunday, September 29th 4-8 p.m. (includes meal) McCann Center

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY EVENING

Pray for our Military

Please pray for the safety of these military personnel who have ties to members of our parish: Caitlin Huggins McCay, Nicholas J. Huggins, Bill Kopsa, James Hovar, Joey Anderson, Joe Scranton, Scott Anderson, Jeff Benda, Tim Dodge, Philip Mead, Jake Berger, Travis Geringer, Nathan Geringer, Tyler Daly, Joshua Oberheu, Mark Modlin, Jimmy Bennett, Jake Bennett, & Jason Lee Bennett

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Community Meals

Life After Loss Grieving is a journey that teaches us how to love in a new way now that our loved one is no longer with us. Tom Attig, The Heart of Grief

Mass Attendance

Saturday, September 14th at 5:30 PM Sunday, September 15th at 9:00 AM

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Football Frenzy! Watch & Win!

The Knights of Columbus is offering you the chance to win cash based on college football game results. Secure a Football Frenzy coupon for $10 each from the Knights of Columbus with college football team match up and win $$’s based on your team’s performance. Each coupon has a list of match up games and four of the highest point results and four of the lowest point totals win money. The highest, and lowest, point totals each week will earn a portion of $1,050. Your results are easily tracked online… no special effort is needed. The Knights of Columbus will be in the gathering space following Mass selling Football Frenzy coupons. For further information, contact Tim Bloom at 641-521-1848, or email: [email protected]. Good Luck.

Prayer Chain

To have someone added to the Sacred Heart Prayer Chain, contact Marilyn Lamb at 275-0020 or Mary Pritchard at 792-3518. If neither one can be reached, you may call Margaret Dimon at 792-9819.

The Newton area churches host a Community Meal every Wednesday evening from 5:30-6:30 PM at First United Methodist Church September 25th Menu: Pasta Casserole, Raw Vegetables, Cookies & Beverage September 25th meal sponsored by First Presbyterian Church & First Lutheran Church

In Thanksgiving for God’s Blessings, We return to the Lord: September 14th & 15th Envelopes $ 2,633.00 Offertory $ 223.50 Autoshare $ 1,930.00 ADA 2012-13 $ 1,055.00 Votive Candles $ 248.65 Sunday Coffee $ 63.96 Catholic University $ 5.00 Faith Formation Donation $ 35.00 Faith Formation Fees $ 50.00

Campfire Fun! Wednesday, October 2 6:30 – 9:30 pm Stoney Point Barn in Reasnor $8 per person Beverages and snacks provided Sponsored by Sacred Heart’s newest committee: Friends from the Heart The goal of this group is to provide fun social activities for adults in our parish. Any adult is welcome to the Stoney Point Barn gathering located in a picturesque, peaceful, rural setting perfect for suds and s’mores. To help us plan for the proper cooler size, please RSVP to Kathy Hammerly at 641.792.2050.

“Who will entrust to you the true riches?” The riches of truth belong to those who are faithful to Christ and their vocation. Will you follow Him as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Call Fr. Thom Hennen, diocesan vocations director at 563-324-1911, or write: HennenT@ diodav.org.

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Celebrate Family Day Monday September 23

Family Day is a day set aside to celebrate parental engagement as an effective tool to help keep kids substance free. As children age it is important to keep the lines of communication open. Family dinners offer an opportunity to connect, share and really listen to your kids. Have all family members participate in meal planning, prep, and setting the table. When everyone plays a part, eating together becomes more important for everyone. To start the conversation play best thing/worst thing about your day and let your kids lead the conversation from there. What your children really want at the dinner table is YOU! Try this quick, kid tested, recipe for your next family dinner. Skillet Lasagna 6 servings 1 lb lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese 2 1/2 cups uncooked noodles 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 cup water 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded Brown ground beef with onion, stirring until crumbly. Drain in colander and rinse with 1 cup hot water. Spread evenly in skillet. Layer 1 8-oz can tomato sauce, cottage cheese, noodles, and seasonings over ground beef mixture. Top with remaining can of tomato sauce. Pour 1 cup water over layers. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Simmer, uncovered an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Careage of Newton

Come One, Come All . . . To An Old Fashioned Senior Carnival

September 27th, 2013 2:00—4:00 PM The event is open to all seniors in our community. There are over a dozen different vendors participating and each will be providing old fashioned carnival games and prizes. There is no cost and snacks will be provided. For more information please call Deb Greve at 641-791-1127. Games, Food & Fun Provided by Local Healthcare Providers

September 22, 2013

St. Bridget Church

Chicken & Ham Family Style Supper

Victor, Iowa September 22, 2013 Serving from 3:30—6:30 PM in church basement. (Air Conditioned, Handicap Accessible) Menu: Fried Chicken, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Dressing, Corn, Apple Salad, Amana Bread & Butter, Homemade Pie, & Beverage. Donation: Adults: $10.00; 10 & Under: $5.00; 5 & Under: Free Altar & Rosary Country Store: Baked & Canned Items, Kids & Adult Aprons; Jewelry, & Quilt

St. Mary's, Pella Fall Festival September 29, 2013 11:30-3:00 p.m.

St. Mary's in Pella is hosting a fun-filled Fall Festival. Tickets may be purchased on site during the Festival. Events will include hay rack rides, face painting, a cake walk, BINGO, a variety of children's games, live music, a country store, wine tasting and beer sampling. There will be food for sale including brats, hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, root beer floats and apple cider.

St. Patrick's, Melrose Fall Festival

Sunday, September 29 10:00 am Mass followed with dinner, crafts, kid's games, & Auction. Dinner - Adults, $8.00, Kid's $4.00 Menu: Roast Beef, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, & Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, & Homemade Pie. Raffle: 2 Person Caribbean Cruise, $500.00 Cash, $200.00 Jim & Charlie's Cert, $200.00 Cash, & $100.00 Hy Vee Gift

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In The Catholic Messenger this week (September 19): Each year, our diocese hosts a 50th wedding anniversary Mass to celebrate couples’ longlived commitment to the sacrament of marriage. This year’s Mass was held at St. Ann’s, Long Grove. 

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The Assumption Angels made history Sept. 12 as the first inclusive cheerleading squad to perform for AHS. The girls’ families and coach share what this milestone means.

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St. Ambrose University has jumped up 10 spots in the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings, listed as 30th in Best Regional Universities in the Midwest.

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Rich Curran, a popular Catholic motivational speaker, will be the keynote presenter at this year’s diocesan high school youth rally, scheduled for Oct. 27 at the Coralville Marriott.

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In the “Holy Land” of central Kentucky, religious communities have joined neighboring landowners in a campaign to stop a pipeline project that they fear will endanger their land.

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Displaced Christians living in Lebanon are experiencing not only life in waiting, but absolute misery. This story tells of 12 people living in a single room with a shortage of food and water.

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Germany’s Limburg Diocese pledges “dialogue and transparency” after a former Vatican nuncio was sent to defuse complaints of extravagance against the bishop there.

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Fr. Bud Grant writes about the essentials of sustainability on the Opinions Page while St. Ambrose University has chosen sustainability as a theme for lectures, art and presentations.

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Fr. Rolheiser reflects on the slow march of goodness in his Opinions Page column. Kent Ferris urges those without health insurance to learn more about the Affordable Care Act, meetings to be scheduled about it, and the enrollment period for signing up for coverage.

Thank you for your support. Please let us know of any stories, ideas or suggestions you’d like to share with The Catholic Messenger!

Sacred Heart New Babysitting Guide

The Sacred Heart Babysitting Guides have recently been updated. They are available in the parish office. If you would like to have a booklet which includes information about the youth of the parish who would like to care for children, please contact Ann in the office and she can get one for you. If you have any questions regarding the guide, please contact Sharon Hoebelheinrich at 792-9704.

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 641792-9599 or by e-mail at [email protected] by the 15th.

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dear Padre When is it OK to take photos in church?

When can I take photographs in church? During my niece’s baptism, I was told to put my camera away. We have a confirmation and a wedding coming up, and I don’t want to get in trouble again. Reverence and courtesy are the issues here. Reverence keeps in mind that what is real about baptism and all the sacraments does not come out in photos. Courtesy notes that other folks are trying to enter into the awe and joy of the mystery, and people trying to take photographs can get in the way or distract. Parishes differ in rules and regulations. Many parishes prohibit the taking of pictures. Certainly taking flash pictures is annoying in a way that taking availablelight photos isn’t. But even with nonflash pictures, there is the lumbering photographer, trying to get around people and into a good spot. Weddings call for photos from approved photographers. In most United States cultures, photos at funeral Masses are out of place. However, I know of a 90-year-old woman who was unable to attend her sister’s funeral. She was extremely upset until her niece thought to record it with her phone. The pastor had no problem with this solution. No matter what the situation, it’s always best to check with the parish office before the event. I hope you get some good pictures. Just be sure to close your eyes in prayer sometimes so you can see what is really going on. John Hamrogue, CSsR 2012 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c.827, permission to publish has been granted by the Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Reserved.

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The Library’s Latest

Welcome to Sacred Heart Library’s column of reviews of current books, DVDs, and CDs that our available in our library. Please come and check out these and other items in the library. The parish library has some books and many DVDs in Spanish for both children and adults. The librarian is available after both weekend Masses to gladly assist you in selecting some. In the month of June, we honor our fathers. It is also appropriate we honor our priests, who we recognize as our spiritual fathers.

Pray for Me: the Life and Spiritual Vision of Pope Francis is the

first book about our new Pope, Francis added to the library collection. Robert Moynihan, regarded as one of the world’s leading analyst on Vatican affairs introduces the new Pope by first describing his beginning weeks in the Vatican. We gain an understanding of the warmth and welcoming personality of Pope Francis as he relates to his peers, the press and the public at large. Moynihan then discuses the Holy Father’s family and clerical life in Buenos Aires and then Rome. He talks of his prayer life, spiritual guides and his work as a Jesuit. In the last and perhaps the most interesting part of the book, we read Pope Francis in his own words. Suffering, religion, the future, justice, modernity, youth, freedom are just a few of the topics in which we see the spiritual insights and depth this new Pope brings to our Church and the world. The Library is open after weekend Masses or Monday, Tuesday, & Friday mornings. Contact Kay Fisher at 792-2863.

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Am 8:4–7 / 1 Tm 2:1–8 / Lk 16:1–13 or 16:10–13 I love spending Saturday mornings at garage sales. Recently I held my own sale, and I had even more fun selling than buying. I love seeing what “treasures” others find amidst my leftovers. Often they get so excited it’s as though I’ve just been borrowing the item—it actually belongs to someone else, who has finally come to claim it. We have a tendency to focus on what we own, what we’ve earned, and what is ours alone. We forget that all our stuff, and the ability to acquire stuff, originally comes from God. But how much do we have a right to if others don’t have enough? Jesus’ line from today’s gospel struck me: “If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, who will give you what is yours?” Certainly our world’s resources belong to all humanity. Are we being trustworthy stewards of these resources? Are we aware of how our use of these resources affects others, especially the poor? The Amos reading reminds us that God observes and remembers how we treat others, particularly those in need. Do you question where your shoes are made, or what the companies in which you hold stock are doing to the environment? Are resources or people being maltreated so you can have easy access to groceries, clothes, and toys? We may not have millions to build a school or rescue an orphaned child in a developing nation—but we can adjust our use of God’s gifts so others are treated more justly and resources are more widely shared. Ultimately, what we have does “belong to another”— to God and to all of God’s children. Janel Esker 2012 Liguori Publications, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in USA. Imprimatur: “In accordance with c.827, permission to publish has been granted by the Most Reverend Robert J. Hermann, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of St. Louis. All Rights Reserved.

Please let us know if you are hospitalized. Also, if you are living at home and unable to come to church, please contact us so we can make a home visit and consider your spiritual needs. Call the church at 792-2050.

Welcome to Our Parish

If you are new to our parish, please fill out the following information and drop it in the collection basket or mail to the parish office. Name _______________________________________ Address _____________________________________ City _______________ State________ Zip_________ Phone _________________Cell__________________ Email ______________________________________

792-5040

Chad E. Klein, O.D. Kristi K. Rhoads, O.D.

Dale & Jeff Maki ٠ Gary Clemon

100 N 4th Ave W Newton, Iowa 50208

641-792-7900

Eyecarecenterofnewton.com

NEWTON EYE CLINIC, P.C. Daniel Hanisch, O.D. Thomas Hayden, O.D.

Cooking Shows - Catalog Shows Fundraisers - Wedding Showers

Susan Metz

Optometry • Contact Lens Treatment of Eye Diseases & Injury

Independent Consultant

111 1st Avenue East 792-7375 or 1-(800) 247-7803

641-521-3108

www.pamperedchef.biz/cooknwithsusan Each office independently owned & operated

CUT LOOSE HAIRSTYLING 901 1st Ave W. Newton, IA

792-0923 Rhonda Bauer, Owner

120 N. 2nd Ave W., Newton, IA Jo Jenkins, Broker

641-521-0302 [email protected]

Barb Barr, Broker Assoc. 641-521-0512 [email protected]

Cardinal Lanes 792-1380

1300 South 5th Avenue East Daily Open Bowling ▪ Youth and Adult Programs ▪ Birthday Packages ▪ Company/Large Group Rates ▪ Disco Bowl ▪ Pro Shop ▪ Food ▪ Lounge ▪ Pool

The Floor Store 792-2999 Carpet * Vinyl Ceramic * Wood Window Treatments

Call Us!

641-792-3528

Dan & Margaret Ellis

400 1st Ave. West Newton

Mark W. Allen, Financial Advisor 1402 1st Ave E., Newton, IA 50208 Bus. 1-641-792-2525 TF. 888-944-2525 Cell 641-417-8107 www.edwardjones.com [email protected] Making Sense of Investing

128 N. 2nd Ave E., Newton floorstorenewton.com

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791-9614 Open 7 Days A Week For Your Convenience

Scot & Francine Farver Ad Space Available

Contact Ann in the parish office 641-792-2050

Rob & Laura Satterfield 900 W. 3rd St. S. 792-1241

MATTINGLY’S Everything in sacred Books and music Musical Instruments and Repair Sheet Music, Hobbies

West Side of Square 792-3250 or 800-881-2231