Sacred Heart Parish

FEBRUARY 24th IS WELCOME SUNDAY
Welcome to Sacred Heart Parish!
New parishioners are invited
to get better acquainted with your new parish family
by joining us for Welcome Sunday,
February 24, 2008 at 8:15 am Mass.
A member of the Welcome Committee will greet you
at the Jubilee Entrance before Mass.
Following Mass please join us for coffee, juice and donuts in the Jubilee Entrance.
After refreshments, you are invited to meet the parish staff
downstairs in O'Hagan Hall to answer any questions
and to learn more about opportunities to become involved in parish life at Sacred Heart.
from the Sacred Heart Welcome Committee

LENT STARTS FEBRUARY 6
Ash Wednesday parish Masses at 8:00am & 5:30pm

Join Fr. Lou during your lunch hour to pray the Stations of the Cross, an important lenten prayer tradition.
Fridays: Feb. 15, 22, 29, Mar. 7, 14 at 12:10pm in the church.


Little Rock Scripture Series returns to Sacred Heart!
Now is the time for making New Year’s Resolutions. Resolve this year to spend more time in Scripture study and prayer. A Little Rock Scripture Study series on “Women in the New Testament” will meet on Tuesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 am in O’Hagan Hall. This series will start Jan. 22, 2008 and run for 8 weeks through March 11. Cost for the study guide is $12.00. Pre-register by calling the parish office at 234-4996. Walk ins are also welcome.


Marriage Preparation Session at Sacred Heart
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, from 10:00 am to 3:00 PM in O'Hagan Hall Lunch is provided. Topics presented: The Sacrament of Marriage
Marriage Communication, Natural Family Planning, The Spirituality of Marriage, Liturgy planning and a tour of church.
All couples planning to marry at Sacred Heart in 2008 are encouraged to make this date a priority in preparing for their marriage.


Adult Confirmation Preparation
If you are an adult age 19-90 and have not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, these classes are for you! Sessions will offer an update on the Catholic faith and immediate preparation for Confirmation.
Dates & time: February 13, 20, 27, & March 5 from 6:30-8:30pm
Sessions are held at Blessed Sacrament School. Contact Pam at 234-8394 with questions or to register for the classes.



Fundamentals of the Catholic Faith with Fr. Lou
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN Fr. Lou Jaeger in his series "Review of the Catholic Faith". Sessions will meet on Wednesday afternoons from
1:00-2:00pm - beginning January 16th. This overview is designed for anyone who wants to renew or deepen their understanding of why Catholics believe what they believe and why they do what they do. To register, call the Adult Formation Office at 234-9912.



Confirmation Events - January 2008
** Parish Session on Sunday, February 10th from 9:15-10:45am in O'Hagan Hall.


Vacation Bible School 2008
Get ready for another fabulous week in June (dates will be determined based on the date summer vacation begins). The theme is "Power Lab: Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power". Children ages 5-10 are invited to participate. VBS is held at Blessed Sacrament Parish and is a shared program among Sacred Heart, Blessed Sacrament, and Queen of Peace parishes. Watch the bulletin in May for the registration/information flyer. You won't want to miss this great experience for kids!



AN INFORMATION MEETING ... for non-Catholics interested in joining the Catholic Church will be held Sunday, Feb. 3, 10:00am in St. Matthew Room (rectory basement) at St. Edward Parish. (No registration)
• The Rite of Christian Reception for adults who have been baptized, fully catechized, and active in a Christian tradition will begin on Sunday, Feb. 17 at St. Edward's. (Pre-registration required)


The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo will offer the following opportunities for adults this Lent:

• Our Lenten Journey. This series will combine prayer and reflection to help adults appreciate the Lenten season and the celebration of the Easter Vigil. Monday evenings, starting
Feb. 11, 7:00-8:30pm, at Queen of Peace Parish. (No registration)

• Lenten Scripture Study Groups We will be forming small groups which will meet weekly to discuss the Sunday Scripture readings. The groups will meet on a day and time to be determined by the participants, starting the week of Feb. 10. (Pre-registration required)

• Bridges to Contemplative Living These small, faith-sharing groups will use the writings of Thomas Merton and other spiritual guides to examine how to live a more contemplative and reflective life in the midst of a very busy world. Groups will meet for four weeks on a day and time to be determined by the participants. (Pre-registration required)

• Social Justice Lenten Retreat This day-long retreat conducted by Catholic activist Frank Cordaro will help participants use the Lenten season to deepen their understanding of Catholic Social Teaching. Saturday, March 8. Location TBA. (Pre-registration required)

• Theology on Tap Lenten Series This six-week series for young adults in their 20s and 30s begins Thursday, Feb. 7, at Beck's Sports Brewery, Waterloo.

CATHOLIC SEEKERS and INACTIVE CATHOLICS -- The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo are forming a faith-sharing group for Seekers, inactive, alienated and former Catholics who want to meet to discuss questions, concerns or issues about the Catholic Church. This group will meet once a month on a day and time to be determined by the participants.

For a complete listing of Adult Formation Opportunities contact Dave Cushing at 234-9912 or go to the Metro Adult Formation page of this website OR simply click on the following link:
http://www.waterloocatholics.org/

For a complete listing of Middle School and High School Youth Ministry activities and offerings, contact Kim Huff or Annie Zeets at 233-3358 Ext. 134 OR simply click on the following link:
www.WCYM.net