Sacred Heart Catholic Church Second Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ January 17, 2021

Reflections on St. Joseph by Pope Francis: (Continued)

2. A tender and loving father

The history of salvation is worked out “in hope

against hope” (Rom 4:18), through our weaknesses.

All too often, we think that God works only through

our better parts, yet most of his plans are realized in

and despite our frailty. Thus Saint Paul could say:

“To keep me from being too elated, a thorn was

given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to

torment me, to keep me from being too elated. Three

times I appealed to the Lord about this, that it would

leave me, but he said to me: ‘My grace is sufficient

for you, for power is made perfect in weakness’” (2 Cor 12:7-9).

Since this is part of the entire economy of salvation, we must learn to look

upon our weaknesses with tender mercy.[12]

Fr. Samuel Brand Sacred Heart Catholic Church 302 South B Street Arkansas City, KS 67005 pastor@sacredheartarkcity.org

Mass Schedule Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Misa en Español Domingo 11:00 a.m.

Confessions/Confesiónes

Tuesday - Friday 7:30 a.m. Martes - Viernes 7:30 a.m. Saturday/Sabado 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Sunday/Domingo 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. 6:00 p.m. – 6:50 p.m. (In Small Chapel)

Office/Oficina 302 South B Street 620-442-0566 Monday/Lunes 9:00 a.m. -3:30p.m. Tuesday-Friday/Martes-Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. parish@sacredheartarkcity.org www.sacredheartac.com

School/Escuela 312 South B Street 620-442-6550 jmorgan@sacredheartarkcity.org

For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick contact Fr. Sam at 620-442-0566

Couples planning marriage must contact the pastor nine months in advance of the marriage.

For homebound visits or RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) call the office, 620-442-0566

24 hour Adoration weekly from 8 a.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel.

Tuesday, January 19 8:00 a.m. †Jane Mathiasmeier by Gerald &Lois Lobmeyer Wednesday, January 20

8:00 a.m. Special Intention by Anonymous Thursday, January 21

8:00 a.m. †Jane Mathiasmeier by Steve & Kelley Schones Friday, January 22 8:00 a.m. †Bob Foster by Bernie & Ida Betzen Saturday, January 23

6:00 p.m. †Bob Foster by Amy Sawyer Sunday, January 24 9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish 11:00 a.m. †Isabel Felipe & Andres Juan by Suzi Juan

Felipe 7:00 p.m. Celebrant’s Intention — †Fr. Scheier

We will continue to take donations so we can place fresh flowers on the Altar each week. If you

have any questions, please call the office.

Our Stewardship of Treasure January 10, 2021

Envelopes ………………………………………..…$ 4,088.00 Loose Cash …………………………………..…. $ 2,219.00 Votive Candles ………………………….…….…. $ 198.50 TOTAL ………………………………………..……. $ 6,505.50 Budgeted …………………………………….……. $ 9,000.00 Below………………………………………..…….. $ 2,494.50

Christmas Call to Sharing ………………..… $ 20.00 December 2020 E-giving ……………………. $ 6,654.00

AFFIRMING OUR TRADITION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

PLEDGES PLEDGE TOTAL REDEEMED

155 $1,014,483.80 $830,653.96

E-Giving with Faith Direct If you would like to make your Church contributions

through either direct debit from your checking/savings

account or through your credit/debit card you can sign up at

www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is KS928.

Readings for the week of January 18, 2021

Please keep our parishioners and friends

in prayer. If they have recovered, please

call the parish office and let us know.

Thank you. (620-442-0566)

John Clemente, Bobbie Del Core, Max Abrams, Neil

Jensen, Lyle Massey, Larry McCorgary, Wilda Buffo,

Amy Niles, Shirley Lopez, Paula Miller, JoAnn Delgado,

Alma D. Castro Hernandez, Jeff Hoag, Deb Hargrove,

Ann Britton, Pat Wells, John Myers, Barbara Sweet,

Steve Hendrix, Tommy Aguinaga, Cheri Waldron, Sam

Feist, Sister Connie Robles, JoAnn Narvaes, Carol

Swopes, Jon Cannon, Geri Watson, Margaret Hearne,

Mike Walker, Lucinda Daniel, Terry Donaldson, Sarah

Habashy, Anna Lea Monroe, Wilma Schremmer, Maria

Hernandez, Leola Rippe, Wesley Stele, Mary Korte,

Gayla Tocco, Dan Trillo, Jeremy Kirk, Steve & Judy

(Schones)Wilcoxen, Cristin Groves, Jeremy Kirk,

Lynn Roberts, Kevin Walker, Aiden Walker

†Dwayne Neal †Lee Velasquez

†Molly Ramirez †Georgina Abasolo

Monday Heb 5:1-10 Ps 110:1,2,3,4 Mark 2:18-22

Tuesday Heb 6:10-20 Ps 111:1-2,4-5,9 & 10c

Mark 2:23-28

Wednesday Heb 7:1-3,15-17 Ps 110:1,2,3,4

Mark 3:1-6

Thursday Heb 7:25 – 8:6

Ps 40:7-8a,8b-9, 10,17

Mark 3:7-12

Friday Heb 8:6-13 Ps 85:8 & 10,11-12,13-14

Mark 3:13-19

Saturday Heb 9:2-3,11-14 Ps 47:2-3,6-7,8-9 Mark 3:20-21

Sunday Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Ps 25:4-5,6-7,8-9

Mark 1:14-20

Liturgical Ministers for January 23 & 24

SAT - 6:00 PM ENGLISH

SUN - 9:00 AM ENGLISH

SUN - 11:00 AM SPANISH

SUN - 7:00 PM ENGLISH

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER

Tim Ford Mike Metzinger Minister of Holy Communion: Fr. Sam

Mike Kuffler

LECTOR Kim Ford Lois Lobmeyer Lety Varela Landen Larson

ALTAR SERVER James Prater Brake Ruyle Genesis Mendez Jaycie Larson

Gift Counters Parish Office

Church Cleaners of the Week Chris & Calli Rains Family, Mike & Theresa Kuffler

PARISH NEWS

GRADES 1-5 ~ FIRST COMMUNION Sunday, Jan. 17th – 10-10:55 AM

Sunday, Jan. 24th – 10-10:55 AM

GRADE 6 ~ CONFIRMATION CLASS

NEXT CLASS-JAN. 27TH, 7-8:30 PM

In the cafeteria

CONFIRMATION CLASS GRADE 7 & 8 ~ Wednesday, Jan. 20, 7-8:30 PM

GRADE 9 – 12 ~ Wednesday, Jan. 27, 7-8:30 PM

In the church

Adoration at Sacred Heart

Adoration will be held in the main part of the

church on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

only. Please use the hand sanitizer, practice social

distancing, and clean the area where you have prayed using

the provided disinfectant wipes. Wearing a face mask is

strongly recommended.

St. Vincent de Paul Thank you for your continued financial and

faithful support even during this pandemic period.

We are not doing home visits due to Covid but we are

helping those in need in the community by working with

Angels in the Attic to provide support to those who need

help with their rent or water bill. Please contact us through

the church office if you need any assistance. Our next

meeting will be APRIL 8TH at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.

Stewardship Renewal 2020-2021

Please complete your Stewardship Renewal forms and

return in the collection basket at Mass, use the return

envelope, or bring them to the parish office as soon as

possible.

We will be making the schedules for the New Year and

your completed form is needed to continue with any

ministry you are currently involved in.

Reminder: Totus Tuus camp registration will open January 18th!

For more information please visit our website at

https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/faith-formation/totus-

tuus/

(If you received a camp scholarship,

you still must register to save a spot)

Links to registration will not be made available until 1/18.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Registration for the 4 yr. old pre-

school program is now open.

Please call the school if you are

interested. 620-442-6550

Knights of Columbus News

Council 2614 will conduct its next business

meeting on Monday, January 25th at 7:30 PM

in the cafeteria.

Knight/Family of the Month Council 2614 congratulates Michael Metzinger for being

selected Knight / Family of the Month for December 2020.

Michael is a Third Degree Knight and Insurance Member,

having been a Knight for 46 years. Michael is a Past Grand

Knight and currently serves as Warden. He often assists

with building upkeep and repair needs around our parish.

Recently he has been refurbishing light fixtures for the

church and school entrances. During the recent snow events

he brought his tractor in for clearing of the parking lots and

sidewalks. Michael and his wife, Jamilee, are both

Extraordinary Ministers and are active with church

cleaning. Jamilee is currently overseeing the church

cleaning schedule and supplies. They have been

instrumental over the last year with their healthcare

experience cleaning and disinfecting the church so that

Masses and services may continue. They continue to show

and teach our Catholic faith in their actions and example.

Michael and Jamilee have 4 adult sons: Matthew, Patrick,

Christopher and Andrew. Michael and Jamilee are blessed

with 10 grandchildren. Michael and his family envision

Catholic family values. We wish them our best and would

like to congratulate them all for being selected for the

Council 2614 Knight / Family of the Month for December

2020.

Spiritual Life Center Programs

FORMATION OF THE HEART RETREAT: On this

retreat (Jan 22nd - Jan 24th), participants will learn to face

their woundedness and allow it to draw them into a deeper

communion with Christ where He will transform it to

reflect his beauty. The weekend is designed so that

transformation may take place within the hearts of all who

attend. There will be opportunities for Mass, confession,

private prayer with our Lord in adoration, and a time to be

prayed with individually.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUESTED

For more information and to register, please visit

www.slcwichita.org or call (316) 744-0167

Clases del Bautismo en español: Las clases pre-

bautismales son obligatorios para todos los padres y

padrinos. La clase dura una hora y está en la oficina de la

parroquia (302 S B Street).

La clase de bautismo es solo con cita previa.

SAN VICENTE DE PAUL Por favor, consideren involucrarse en la

Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul y únanse en

nuestra próxima junta que será el 8 de abril a las 6:00 p.m.

en la cafetería de escuela.

Adoración al Sagrado Corazón

La adoración se llevará a cabo en la parte

principal de la iglesia de 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

únicamente. Utilice el desinfectante de manos,

practique el distanciamiento social y limpie el

área donde ha orado con las toallitas desinfectantes

provistas. Se recomienda encarecidamente usar una

mascarilla.

GRADOS DEL 1 AL 5 ~ PRIMER COMUNION Domingo, 17 de enero ~10:00-10:55 AM

Domingo, 24 de enero ~10:00-10:55 AM

GRADO 6 ~ CLASES DE CONFIRMACION

Miércoles, 27 de enero ~ 7 PM

En la cafetería

CLASES DE CONFIRMACION GRADOS DEL 7 & 8 ~ 20 de enero, 7 PM

GRADOS DEL 9 AL 12 ~ 27 de enero, 7 PM

En la iglesia

Noticias de la Escuela Sagrado Corazón:

La inscripción para el programa

preescolar de 4 años ya está

abierta. Por favor llame a la

escuela si está interesado. 620-

442-6550

Renovación de Cooperación 2020-2021

Por favor

completen sus

formatos de la

Renovación de

Cooperación y

regrésenlos en los canastitos de la colecta en las misas.

Utilicen el sobre incluido, o tráiganlos a la oficina de la

parroquia.

¡Gracias!

Reflexiones sobre San José del Papa Francisco:

2. Padre en la ternura

La historia de la salvación se cumple creyendo «contra toda esperanza» (Rm 4,18) a través de nuestras

debilidades. Muchas veces pensamos que Dios se basa sólo en la parte buena y vencedora de nosotros, cuando en

realidad la mayoría de sus designios se realizan a través y a pesar de nuestra debilidad. Esto es lo que hace que san

Pablo diga: «Para que no me engría tengo una espina clavada en el cuerpo, un emisario de Satanás que me golpea

para que no me engría. Tres veces le he pedido al Señor que la aparte de mí, y él me ha dicho: “¡Te basta mi

gracia!, porque mi poder se manifiesta plenamente en la debilidad”» (2 Co 12,7-9).

Si esta es la perspectiva de la economía de la salvación, debemos aprender a aceptar nuestra debilidad con intensa

ternura[12].