Sacred Heart Parish

Advent Communal Penance Service
Sunday, December 7th at 3:00pm


Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Holyday of Obligation
December 8th: 9:00am & 5:30pm

Individual Confession Opportunities

Dec. 20 4-4:45pm
Dec. 21 between Masses: 9:15-10:15am
Dec. 22 3:00 until all are heard
Dec. 23 4:00 until all are heard (1/2 hour)

Christmas Masses 2008
December 24th: 5:30pm & 10:00pm
December 25th: 9:00am


New Year's: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Holyday of Obligation
December 31st: 5:30pm
January 1st: 8:00am


Pictorial Directory - Centennial 2009

The response has been great! Over 450 people have been scheduled for a photo shot and will be included in our Centennial Directory.

There is no charge for submitted photos of shut-ins, college students, military personnel and nursing home residents.
Please submit a recent color photo or call for a home visit
as we want every member in this directory.

Other submittals are only $6.00 and they receive a directory.
Drop your photo with a check made out to Sacred Heart Church
in the rectory mail box. Please include the names of the people in the photo, and a stamped self addressed return envelope.

Please note that it is necessary to include a signed release
from any professional photography company to have your photo copied by Busson Directories.
We have obtained a general waiver for any photos
from our previous directory by Lifetouch Photo.

DID YOU KNOW?
All registered parishioners will be listed in the back
of the new pictorial directory, with addresses and listed phone numbers, even if the family has chosen not to have a photo printed in the directory.
It is very important to notify the parish office of any address
or phone changes.
If you do not want to be listed in the directory roster
please contact the parish office with your request.

IT”S NOT TOO LATE to have your photo taken for the Pictorial Directory!
The response has been great! Over 450 people have been scheduled for a photo shot and will be included in our Centennial Directory.
Three more days have been added to the schedule.
The Bussan photographers will be in O'Hagan Hall on Nov. 20, 21, 22 .
To schedule your appointment call 1-800-685-3002 ext, 416.
After Nov. 10 you can schedule online - click on link below.

There is no charge for submitted photos of shut-ins, college students, military personnel and nursing home residents.
Please submit a recent color photo or call for a home visit
as we want every member in this directory.
Other submittals are only $6.00 and they receive a directory.
Drop your photo with a check made out to Sacred Heart Church
in the rectory mail box. Please include the names of the people in the photo, and a stamped self addressed return envelope.

Please note that it is necessary to include a signed release
from any professional photography company to have your photo copied by Busson Directories.
We have obtained a general waiver for any photos
from our previous directory by Lifetouch Photo.

DID YOU KNOW?
All registered parishioners will be listed in the back
of the new pictorial directory, with addresses and listed phone numbers, even if the family has chosen not to have a photo printed in the directory.
It is very important to notify the parish office of any address
or phone changes.
If you do not want to be listed in the directory roster
please contact the parish office with your request.


On-Line Sign-up
To sign up from the comfort of your own home, simply click on the link below and follow the instructions for scheduling.
http://busson.servehttp.com/schedule/schedule.php?c=sacredheartwaterloo

November 9th: Archdiocesan Youth Rally in Waterloo! (Click on the Youth Minstry website below for more details)


November 22: First Reconciliation Celebration
at 10:00am at Queen of Peace with
Lunch to follow the Communal Peanance service


November 23: Confirmation Session
from 9:15-10:45am in O'Hagan Hall with the
Rite of Recognition to follow at 10:45 Mass


GREAT Adult Formation Opportunities!

FIVE WISHES WORKSHOPS -- The first of three workshops sponsored by the Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and Wheaton Franciscan
Health Care will be held Nov. 12, 1:00-3:00pm at St. Edward Parish. The workshops are designed for individuals of any age
who want to develop instructions for medical, personal, emotional and spiritual needs in the case they are hospitalized and
unable to speak for themselves.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/wishes.htm.


ST. PAUL FOR OUR TIMES -- Learn more about the "Apostle to the Gentiles" and why he is important to 21st Century Catholics;
plan to celebrate the "Year of St. Paul" and attend this conference Friday evening Nov. 14, and Saturday morning Nov. 15, at
St. Edward Parish in Waterloo. To register call St. Edward Parish office at 319-233-8060.
www.waterloocatholics.org/paul.htm.


SINGLES POTLUCK -- A Singles Potluck and presentation by Fr. Dennis Juhl is planned for Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sacred Heart
Parish. Bring a covered dish to share and your own table service. All single adults, ages 35 and older, are welcome.
www.waterloocatholics.org/singles.htm.


BUSY WORLD ADVENT RETREAT -- Our seven-day "Busy World Advent Retreat" Nov. 30-Dec. 8 includes only one short meeting at the
beginning and one faith-sharing discussion at the end. The rest of the retreat occurs in your own home, on your own
schedule.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/busy.htm.


ADVENT SOCIAL JUSTICE RETREAT -- Waterloo Catholic Worker and the Cedar Valley Catholic Social Justice Network will
co-sponsor an Advent Social Justice Retreat Dec. 6. The retreat presenter is Frank Cordaro, co-founder of the Des Moines
Catholic Worker Community. $25.00 includes lunch. For registrations call 319-290-2025 or 319-232-2116.
www.waterloocatholics.org/adultfaith/justice.htm

There are LOTS of adult formation and youth ministry events scheduled for October.
To catch a glimpse of what is going on in the Waterloo area this month, click on the links below for a listing of all offerings.

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