Sacred Heart Catholic Church 502 2nd Ave SE - Aberdeen, SD

Phone: 605-225-7065 Fax: 605-226-5992

www.sacredheartaberdeen.net

Parish Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 8:30-4:30 - Friday 8:30-12:30

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Inviting Everyone to Passionately Live the Gospel

November 24, 2019 THERE WILL BE ONE MASS ON THANKSGIVING,

NOVEMBER 28TH AT 9:00 AM

CLERGY

Reverend Mark Lichter

Pastor frmarklichter@sfcatholic.org

Reverend Patrick Grode

Parochial Vicar frpatrickgrode@sfcatholic.org

PARISH STAFF

Janean Block Office Manager

janean@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Paulette Hay Financial Secretary

paulette@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Open Position

Director of Music carissa@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Thomas Eskro

Director of Evangelization & Discipleship

thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Dawn Wanttie

Asst. Director of Rel. Education dawn@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Jeff Swank

Maintenance, Grounds & Cemetery jeff@sacredheartaberdeen.net

Aberdeen Catholic Foundation David Vetch - Executive Director

david.vetch@acf.network

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. Vigil 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30, &11:30am

DAILY MASS Mon. 5:30pm, Tues. 7:30am Wed. 12:10pm & 5:30pm Thur. & Fri. 7:30am, Sat. 8:15am CONFESSIONS Mon. 5:00pm, Tues. 7:00am, Wed. 5:00pm Thur. & Fri. 7:00am Sat. 7:30-8:00am & 3:30-4:30pm

BAPTISM Must attend 1 class - first Thursday of the month, 7:00pm in the school li-brary. Call office for info and to reg-ister for class.

MARRIAGE Date must be set 6 months prior to marriage to allow time for classes & formation. Call priests at the office.

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DEDICATIONS We invite those who wish to make donations in honor of loved ones during the Christmas season to please do so. Dedications may name one person, a couple, or family group. All names will be printed in the church bulletin. Honorees may be living or deceased. Please use this form to send your gift to the parish office or put in the regular collection.

Enclosed is my gift of $___________, to be used for the Christmas flowers at Sacred Heart.

In memory of or in dedication to: _______________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

From:___________________________________________

Sacrificial Giving and some thoughts…..

1 Corinthians 4:1 “Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and Stewards of God’s mysteries.”

Did you prepare yourselves today to be a living sacri-fice to God? What kind of sacrifice does God want? How is your stewardship of God’s creation sacrificed? Each Sunday, we present ourselves at God’s altar at Mass—we pray for God’s mercy that we and our gifts are acceptable.

SACRED HEART PARISH IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Sacred Heart Catholic Church has an opening for a full-time Director of Music. The successful applicant

will work as a vital part of the parish staff team to bring the parish vision of ‘Inviting Everyone to

Passionately Live the Gospel’ to realization, specifically through the work of sacred music. Tasks include coordinating music to enhance the liturgical

services of the parish, including selecting music, playing the organ and piano for liturgies, directing choirs, coordinating cantors and accompanists, and

maintaining the pipe organ and piano. A full job description can be found at sacredheartaberdeen.net/employment-opportunities. Interested candidates are

asked to send a copy of their resume and an accompanying cover letter to Fr. Mark Lichter, Pastor of Sacred Heart, at sacredheartaberdeen@gmail.com, or by mail to 502 2nd Ave SE Aberdeen, SD 57401.

This is the last week of the Church year. We celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. As a Church we have been reflecting on our mortality and the end of times. All moves to our Savior Jesus Christ. The only way we can have meaning in death is through the love of Jesus Christ. Jesus shows us this immense love by dying on the cross and opening the gates of heaven. We read in the preface today these words: “For you anointed your Only Begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, with the oil of gladness as eternal Priest and King of all creation, so that by offering himself on the altar of the Cross as a spotless sacrifice to bring us peace, he might accomplish the mysteries of human redemption and, mak-ing all created things subject to his rule, he might present to the immensity of your majesty an eternal and univer-sal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace.” These prayers emphasize Jesus as the beginning and the end, the first and the last, the alpha and the omega, and our all in all! In fact we begin with Jesus at the start of the church calendar year with Advent and the birth of Our Lord at Christmas. It also follows the life of Christ throughout the Church year and ends with the Lord Jesus as the King of the Universe. May Sacred Heart Parishioners make the Lord, the King of their lives and live out this great mystery of faith.

We also celebrate our monthly Vision Sunday, where we ask God to give us the grace to “Invite Everyone to Pas-sionately Live the Gospel.” The homily this weekend will center in what it means to live the Gospel. Thomas Eskro our Director of Evangelization and Discipleship has a bulletin insert that also gives more food for thought on living the Gospel. The Gospel cannot be imposed on anyone, but it can be proposed to all of us. The Gospel message is often taught, but it needs to be caught! The fire of God’s love has to catch us! We need to be set on fire with God’s love for us! We need to fall in love with God!

Below are a few more thoughts from the retreat I came back from a few weeks ago. The grace I was praying for was a daily Psalm Response, “In you O Lord, I have found my peace!” This week ask God for this grace. God will give you a deep down peace that no one can take away. The scripture passage I reflected on was from Mat-thew 6:25-34. “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious….” “Look at the birds of the air...consider the lilies of the field…” “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness…..” “Do not be anxious about tomorrow….today has enough worries of its own.” Peace. Fr. Mark

From the Pastor

New Deacon Class to be Formed -Men of Sacred Heart Parish, have you ever considered that God might be call-ing you to be a Deacon? Our Church needs many man of faith to step forward for this and other ministries NOW. Please talk to your pastor or call Deacon John Devlin in the Deacon Formation Office at 605-988-3715.

ADULT FORMATION

The Coming of the King Advent mini-Retreat Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 4th for an Advent mini-Retreat here at Sacred Heart. The mini-retreat will consist of: 5:30pm mass 6:00pm: Light meal and presentation from Dr. Chris

Burgwald on what it means to be a disciple in Advent 7:00pm: Expostion of the Blessed Sacrament and time

for adoration. Confession will also be offered during this time.

Set aside some time for silence as we enter the busy Christmas season in December. All are invited and cost is free.

Dr. David Anders from Called to Communion on EWTN Will be the keynote speaker here in Aberdeen for the Real Presence Radio fundraiser banquet on Monday, December 9th. All are invited—more information to come!

Reckless Diocesan Couples Conference February 1-2, 2020 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Sioux Falls. Find out more and register at sfcatho-lic.org/familylife/reckless/ only $75/couple - use promo code sacredheartab10 for $10 off courtesy of Sacred Heart.

Communion and Liberation Group Meets most Tuesday evenings at 7pm off campus. Contact thomas@sacredheartaberdeen.net for details or check out https://english.clonline.org/

Check out the new FORMED.ORG - no password needed!

Wisdom from the (someday) Saints I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought and that gratitude is happiness doubles by wonder. G.K. Chesterton (Happy Thanksgiving!)

CLASSROOM STYLE FAITH FORMATION Upcoming Schedule:

Wed., Nov. 27th: No Class - Happy Thanksgiving!

Wed., Dec. 4th: Regular Class Night

Faith Formation Fill-in Catechist Needed

We are in need of substitute catechists that are willing to fill in when our primary catechists cannot make it. Please contact Dawn in the office if you can help out, thank you.

First Reconciliation parents if you have not yet star ted working through the preparation materials now is a good time to start!

CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Upcoming Schedule:

Nov. 27th-29th: No Atrium - Happy Thanksgiving!

Dec. 4th-6th: Regular Atrium Sessions

32 Points of Reflection: There are 32 points of reflection concerning CGS that help to define the Catechesis. We will be publishing each point weekly this year:

(14/32) The celebration of first reconciliation is sol-emnly linked to the baptismal signs of the white gar-ment and the light, and, in the case of catechumens, of the celebration of baptism.

All 32 points can be read at sacredheartaberdeen.net/cgs32-points-of-reflection

YOUTH FORMATION

Next Confirmation class will be on Sunday, December 15th from 4-6pm. Please be sure to bring your sponsor form and any forms from class 1 that you have not turned in yet, thank you!

November 30 - December 1: First Sunday of Advent ******Team 5 Counts Collections*****

Faith Formation

Saturday, Nov 30

5:00 PM Sunday, Dec 1

7:30 AM Sunday, Dec 1

9:30 AM Sunday, Dec 1

11:30 AM

Usher

Dennis Biedenfeld Mel Heinz Terrance Lacher Steve Redler

Donald Lipp Steven Nemmers Zachary Peterson Robert Sayler

Douglas Berkley Clarence Fjeldheim Gary Gauer Tom Werlinger

LeRoy McComsey Kap Scherr Jeffrey Schooler Dustin Wirt

Greeter Linda Kezar Lila Topalian Jean Weber

Craig Clinton Ralph Peterson Mary Peterson

Kirby Kiesz Kari Kiesz Lana Pauley

Vickie Haiar David Merxbauer Bonny Merxbauer

Lector Peggy Freidel (1) Chuanchih Wang (1) Randy Kantack (1) Lizzie Guiliani (1)

Altar Server Garrett Mitzel (sub req.) Hayden Scott Cade Young

Devon Larson Kaleb Norton Matthew Peterson

Autumn Gauer Brittany Kiesz Rachel Knapp

Reese Schock Alice Vogel Coen Vogel

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist

Lindsey Dosch Monica Eske Janice Glau Kathy Lovaas David Vetch Angie Walth

Curtis DeWalt Vickie DeWalt Dorma Griffin Chris Mitchell Cynthia Mitchell JoEllen Palmer

Jessica Cihak Bradley Cihak Catherine Knapp Patty Martin George Rausch Shirley Rausch

Lizzie Guiliani Denise McComsey Allison Schock John Vander Hoek Angie Walth NOT FILLED

Gift Bearer Mary Kolb Ellen Renner

Adolph Renner Laura Dreis Scott Dreis

Blake Heinz (sub req.)

Rosary Leader Barry Eske Margaret Moore (sub req.) Edward Brown Jeffrey Harms

MISC. PARISH HAPPENINGS Aberdeen Right to Life Meetings 7:00pm 1st Thur. of the month, Brown County Courthouse basement Family Rosary - November 26th at Sacred Heart -7:00pm Serra Club 9:00am following the 8:15am Mass 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, Sacred Heart Parish Hall Knights of Columbus Good news! You can now join the KCs online in a couple of minutes! Check it out at KofC.org/Joinus and join the worlds largest lay-Catholic organization. Contact Henry Artz at 380-9252 for more information. Catholic Daughters of the Americas For information contact Nan-cy Vander Hoek at 377-3218 Anointing of the Sick After Mass 1st Sat. of the month Cemetery Hours Sun-up to sun-down Young Catholic Adults 7-8pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the church Prayer Shawl - 1st Saturday each month, 9-11am Women’s Group - Meets 6:30am on Saturdays, parish hall Altar Society St. Mary & Martha (formely Band 6-8) will meet every second Thursday of the month at 5:45 in the Parish Hall. Next meeting Nov 14. Questions? If interested in joining or to learn more please call/text Karen Marnette, promoter 605-216-411. Eucharistic Apostles Of Divine Mercy Prayer Group will meet the first Sunday of each month at 2pm in the bridal room. Contact James Raba at 605-381-9633 for more information.

Schedule of Masses week of November 25th Mon. 5:30pm † Raymond Hoerner Tue. 7:30am † Bill & Rose Goebel Wed.12:10pm Int. Gaylen & Shirley Heinle (Anniversary) Wed. 5:30pm Int. Sacred Heart Volunteers Thur.7:30am † Tony Thares Fri. 7:30am † Owen & Kathleen Smith Sat. 8:15am † Dorothy Lipp First Sunday Of Advent December 1st Sat. 5:00pm † Tim Malsom Sun.7:30am † Dorothy Lipp Sun. 9:30am Int. Sacred Heart Parish Sun. 11:30am † Carl Sanborn

SUPPORT & HELP Rachel’s Vineyard is for women & men who suffer from the pain of previous abortions. Call 1-800-700-7867. Natural Family Planning Classes: Learn more about a way of responsible parenthood that is supported by the Catholic Church. Call 226-2232 or 225-7065. Annulments: A possible 2nd chance for marr iage in the Catholic Church. Call 225-7065. Catholic Family Services: Call 226-1304

Aberdeen Catholic

School System News

Avera@Home is in need of more volunteers!! Have you ever thought about volunteering but you’re not sure what you would be doing? It’s all about love and support, no talent needed! For more information, please contact Karla Moody 605-995-2268.

RONCALLI NEARLY NEW We are open Tues, Wed, Thurs, & Sat

from 12-4pm. Thank you for your business and

donations!

RONCALLI WEEKLY CALENDAR Week of Nov 25 – Nov. 30, 2019 Mon., Nov. 25 - Robo Cavs at Leola Coaches Meeting - 5:00 p.m. at RHS Winter Sports Meeting - 7:00 p.m. at RHS Tues., Nov. 26 - NEC Meeting at Webster Wed., Nov. 27 - RE Mass - 12:10 p.m. - Sacred Heart PreK-12 Dismissed at 2:00 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 28 - NO SCHOOL - Have a Blessed Thanksgiving Fri., Nov. 29 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

For the most up-to-date athletic schedule changes, log on to

northeastsdconference.org. The complete school calendar can be found at aberdeenroncal-

li.org.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is available 24/7 at Avera St.

Luke's Hospital. Open hours at this time are: Sun. 3 a.m., Tues. 4 a.m., Fri. 3 a.m. and Sat. 1 p.m. Call There-sa 226-1304

HOLY HOUR: Tuesday, November 26, 7-8 pm at Sacred Heart Church. Everyone is invit-ed for a quiet time with the Lord. Sponsored by the Knights Of Columbus as part of their “Faith In Action” program.

Aberdeen Catholic Schools is seeking Substi-tute Teachers for all levels. Please complete an application found on the website and submit to 1400 N. Dakota St., Aberdeen, SD 57401. A teaching certificate is welcome but not re-quired. www.aberdeenroncalli.org

Bible Study with Deacon Kelley occurs after the 7:30am Mass on Tuesdays, in the Parish Hall. This

semester they will be looking at Twenty-Five Patron Saints Of The Church.

Readings for the week of November 24, 2019 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 Next 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