Bulletin for April 27 & 28, 2013

Reconciliation Service:Sunday 8:00am and Wednesday 5:30pm

MASS Schedule:

Saturday, Apr 27, 7:00pm - Special Intention by Margaret & Berl Bullington
Sunday, Apr 28, 8:30am - Elaine Tillman+ by Henry & Donna Hayden Wednesday, May 1, 6:00pm - Vocations by CLS
Thursday, May 2, NO MASS - Fr. is at Priest Day of Recollection Saturday, May 4, 7:00pm - Parish Family
Sunday, AMay 5, 8:30am - Mieczyslaw & Maria Skrzypek++

Sacred Heart Mission Statement:

We, the Sacred Heart Catholic Families are called by our Baptism to celebrate, witness and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Empowered by the Holy spirit, we seek to convey our Catholic heritage by living our faith. It is our responsibility to be an accepting and loving faith community for all people as we strive to provide the spiritual, educational, and social life that the parish needs and desires.

Prayer Chain:Millie Clarke 333-3472

Prayer Request:Larry Beals, Brenton Bullington, Barbara Busby, John Carter, Gary Coppage, Russell Dunn, Jerry Fowler, Lois Gaskins, Curtis Gooch, Patty Grable, Archie Hixton, Fred Presley, Annistyn Kate Rackley, Florence Schultz, Maggie Villages, Charlie Ward, Wanda Willis and all the sick of the parish and nursing home residents. **Please note, the prayer list will be updated each month**

Rosary Group:Rosary is said 25 minutes before each weekend Mass, come early and join us. During the month of May, Rosary will be at the home of Carmen Shepard at Walker & 7th St. Apt #7. This takes place on Thursday evenings at 6:00pm. All are welcome.

Ministries for the weekend of May 4 & 5:
Saturday...Servers-Volunteers...Lector- Sr. Darlene...Euch.Min-J. Medlin & T. Jarboe.... Ushers- J. Johnson, T. Clayton
Sunday...Servers-L. Dorroh...Lector-M. Gurley..Euch.Min-B. Townsend, B. Luber, H. Hayden.. Ushers-L. Dorroh, M. Wright...Counters-L. Dorroh, M. Wright

Parish School of Religion (PSR) Classes:This Sunday is the last PSR class until fall. Enjoy your summer.

RCIA:We will continue with these classes all summer, every other week. If you are interested or know someone who is interested, please talk to Fr. Jarek or Sr. Darlene.

Coffee & Donuts:Coffee and donuts in the hall this Sunday. All are invited and welcome.

Parish Council Meeting:Parish Council is scheduled on June 5 at 6:30pm.

Finance Council Meeting:is scheduled on June 12 at 6:30pm.

Sacred Heart Parish will hold elections this May for our Parish and Finance Council seats. We invite any confirmed parishioner, age 18 or older, to consider running for above mentioned Councils. Members are elected for a 3 year term and they are advisory boards to the Pastor. While your role on either Council would be a leadership role with substantial parish impact, the time commitment is moderate with one meeting bi-monthly, periodic commission meetings and some work outside the meetings.

CLS Meeting:CLS Will meet again May 1 at 2:00pm in the Marre Room in the school. All are welcome.

Caruthersville Recreation Center:We now have a group membership plan; the group can offer the individual membership for $10.50 per person. There will be a sheet on the table mid-April if you are interested. Please put your phone # beside your name.

DDF:The annual Diocesan Development Fund appeal will be held on May 4 & 5. This effort is conducted in every parish of the diocese to help finance the activities and programs of the Catholic Church in southern Missouri. Our parish goal is $12,693.00 and our donor goal is 50. We ask you to keep the DDF campaign in your prayers and to please be considering your donation. We would like to thank our chairpersons: Jim Brands & Connie Whitener.

Please Welcome:Fr. Normand Varone will be here this weekend to fill in for Fr. Jarek, so please welcome him.

Members: There are cards on the table in the back of church. We are updating our family list. If you think the office needs updated information on your family, address, children, phone #, etc. please fill out a card and put it in the collection basket.

May Crowning:LWe will have May Crowning of the statue of the Virgin Mary in church Sunday morning, May 5. May is the month of Mary.

SHAL Meeting:LWe will have a meeting on Wednesday evening after 6pm Mass. All ladies of the parish are welcome.

Sanctuary Lamp:The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of April 28 - May 4 is in memory of Clarellen Peel+, Harold & Hazel Popham+ by Frances Peel.