Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on Us!

502 Second Avenue SE , Aberdeen South Dakota 57401

1-605-225-7065

Parish Office Hours

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

www.sacredheartaberdeen.net

Come Holy Spirit!

The Sacrament of Confirmation confers special graces of the Holy Spirit upon the person being confirmed, just as such grac-

es were granted to the Apostles on Pentecost. Like Baptism, therefore, it can only be performed once, and Confirmation in-

creases and deepens all of the graces granted at Baptism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church lists five effects of Confir-

mation:

-it roots us more deeply in the divine filiation [as sons of God] which makes us cry, "Abba! Father!";

-it unites us more firmly to Christ;

-it increases the gifts of the Holy Spirit in us;

-it renders our bond with the Church more perfect;

-it gives us a special strength of the Holy Spirit to spread and defend the faith by word and action as true witnesses of Christ,

to confess -the name of Christ boldly, and never to be ashamed of the Cross.

Parish News Dear Parish Family,

Confirmation is a sacrament of initiation,

that establishes young adults as full-

fledged members of the faith. This sacra-

ment is called Confirmation because the

faith given in Baptism is now confirmed

and made strong. During your Baptism, your parents

and godparents made promises to renounce Satan and

believe in God and the Church on your behalf. At Con-

firmation, you renew those same promises, this time

speaking for yourself.

During Confirmation, the focus is on the Holy Spirit,

who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave

them courage to practice their faith. Catholics believe

that the same Holy Spirit confirms Catholics during the

Sacrament of Confirmation and gives them the same

gifts.

Traditionally, the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are wis-

dom, understanding, counsel, fortitude (courage),

knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. These gifts are

supernatural graces given to the soul. The 12 fruits of

the Holy Spirit are charity, joy, peace, patience, benig-

nity, goodness, long-suffering, mildness, faith, modes-

ty, continency, and chastity — human qualities that can

be activated by the Holy Spirit.

As we celebrate Confirmation at Sacred Heart this

week, let us ever continue to ask the Holy Spirit to fill

our hearts and minds anew! Let us recall the happy day

of our Confirmation, and be renewed in the joy of

knowing we are loved by God, and empowered to live

faithfully what we were given at baptism.

Peace to you and yours,

Fr. Stevens

From the Pastor

A LOOK AT THE PROPHETS The Prophets Study will meet again on Tue., Apr. 30th after the

7:30 Mass in the Parish Hall.

WE AS A COMMUNITY Welcome into the Body of Christ Teagan Jae Thorstenson,

daughter of Jeromy & Dawn Thorstenson who was initiated into

the Christian Mystery through Baptism on April 21st, 2013.

Extend our Sympathy and Prayers to the family and friends of

Polly Lussem whose funeral we celebrated on Apr. 19, 2013 &

Catherine Gross whose funeral we celebrated on Apr. 22, 2013.

Date: May 26-31st, 2013

Who: Must be a Woman 16 yrs or older

Maximum of 18 spots

Cost: $75 & spending money for food on

the road and donations to the

Convents! Fr. Haggerty will be leading a trip to go visit different Convents

around the Midwest. We will visit The Presentation Sisters here

in Aberdeen, SD, the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Sioux

Falls, the Sisters of Mercy in Jackson, MN, Sisters of St. Fran-

cis of the Martyrs of St. George in Alton, IL near St. Louis, MO

with a night on the town in St. Louis, MO and a visit to the St.

Louis Arch. We will also visit Benedictine College in Atchison,

KS and the Benedictine Sisters of Mary Queen of Apostles in

St. Gower, MO and the School Sisters of Christ the King in

Lincoln, NE. This is a great trip for those who just want to know

more about religious life! If interested in going or driving as a

chaperone please contact Fr. Haggerty in the office. Act quickly,

spots will fill up fast.

MONTHLY DEBT REPORT Last Report 03/2013 Current Amount

Debt Balance $196,732.73 $191,257.03

Daily Interest Rate $24.25 $23.58

Interest Club Participant 26 25

Principal Club Participants 12 12

ATTENTION GRADUATES The Diocese of Sioux Falls is requesting the following infor-

mation from all graduates for Bishop Swain: Name, parents

names, addresses, gender and college plans. If you could sub-

mit this information to the parish office, we will forward it to the

Diocese. You may call the office at 225-7065, or drop a note

with your information into the collection basket before May 1st.

NUN RUN! TO ST. LOUIS, MO

CFSA REMINDER A reminder to anyone who has not returned their CFSA cards to

please do so. So far only about 33% of our parishioners have

returned their cards. Remember, even if you are unable to give

financially, you should still return your cards to the parish office.

Jesus said: "My children, I will be with you only a little while

longer. I give you a new commandment: love one another." - Jn

13:33a, 34a

Religious Ed.

Misc.

GRIEVING LOSS FROM SUICIDE April 23 – May 28, 2013 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at Catholic Fami-

ly Services, 523 N. Duluth Ave., Sioux Falls, SD, directed by Dr.

Marcie Moran. Non-denominational Cost- Donation A pro-

gram for families who have lost a loved one from suicide. The

suddenness of the death, the confusion and the painful reactions

are significant topics of the program. This is a time when profes-

sional support is needed. Call 988-3775 or email

cvanderwoude@sfcatholic.org with any questions or to register.

ONE MILLION ROSARIES The multinational ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN

BABIES prayer event is scheduled to happen on May 3rd

(Friday), May 4th (Saturday), and May 5th (Sunday). The Ro-

sary will be prayed for the following intention: For an end to

the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons. Please call your intentions to Sacred Heart 225-7065.

School

News

MAY CROWNING OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN

May 1st at 8:15 Mass with Roncalli Elemen-

tary Students —May 1st at 5:30 p.m. with

Religious Ed Students. Mary the Mother of

God is especially honored during the month of

May. Mary gave us new life through Jesus

who is our Life! We thank her in this month of

May as new life springs up all around us.

Come pray, honor Mary, and watch our youth

Crown her and offer flowers. This is a very

beautiful and moving event.

AM I PREPARED?

What sort of preparation do I need in order to be ale to re-

ceive Holy Eucharist? Someone who would like to receive Ho-

ly Eucharist must be Catholic. If he has a serious sin on his con-

science, he must first make a confession. Before approaching the

altar, one should be reconciled with his neighbors. Until a few

years ago, the practice was to eat nothing for at least three hours

before Mass; that was how people prepared to encounter Christ in

Holy Communion. Today the Church requires at least one hour

of fasting. Another sign of reverence is to wear one’s best and yet

modest clothing—after all, we have a rendezvous with the Lord

of the world. LUNCH AT HOLY CROSS—IPSWICH Holy Cross Altar Society & National Catholic Society of Forest-

ers will be holding a SPRING BAKE SALE, RUMMAGE, &

LUNCH on Wed. May 1st, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Fr.

Bormann Hall in Ipswich. Half price sale on the rummage from

5:00 p.m. to close.

BREAKFAST FOR TORI HEIER The KC’s are sponsoring a breakfast to help Tori raise money

for a Pilgrimage to Italy sponsored by the Sioux Falls Diocese

Youth Ministry. Tori has been very involved in Sacred Heart’s

Youth Group for several years and wishes to grow deeper in her

faith and experience the riches of the church by traveling to

Rome June 9-18th. Please join us for breakfast May 5th after the

7:30 & 9:30 masses.

RELIGIOUS ED YEAR-END CELEBRATION Adoration, May Crowning of Mary & Awards Supper May 1st at

5:30 pm. We will meet in the Church and supper will follow in

the parish hall. Families please bring family-size salads or hot-

dishes. Thank You Thank you Catechists, families, and children

for making this a year of sharing so much of Jesus’ love!

RONCALLI KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION The Aberdeen Catholic School System is accepting registrations

for kindergarten for the 2013-2014 year. Please call Roncalli Pri-

mary School at 225-3460 for information or to arrange a tour or

shadowing appointment. Register by May 1, 2013, and your $20

registration fee will be waived.

PARISH RUMMAGE SALE Friday June 7, 7am -7pm!! START SAVING

ITEMS TO DONATE!!!! We will have drop

off times the three days before the sale. We

would love to have your help to set up and or-

ganize donated items or on the day of the sale. Contact Jodi

Martinez to volunteer (Jodi.martinez@aberdeenroncalli.org).

WEEK OF APR 29 — MAY 5 Mon. 29 GG at Lee Park 10:00 a.m.

Senior Retreat

Tues. 30 TR at Valley Queen Invite 3:00

BT at Watertown 4:00 p.m.

K-6 Spring Concert 7:00 p.m. at RHS

Wed. 1 RE Mass 8:15 a.m. Sacred Heart

RHS Mass 2:30 p.m.

Gr. 7-12 Pops Concert 7:00 p.m. RHS

Thu. 2 RP Mass 12:10 p.m. St. Mary’s

GG at Sisseton 11:00 a.m.

BT at Pierre 11:00 a.m.

Fri. 3 Gr 7-12 No Uniform Day

TR at Howard Wood

BT vs STM 11:00 a.m.

Sat. 4 TR at Howard Wood

GG at Milbank 10:00

TR at Ipswich 10:00

Carnival at RHS 4:00—8:00 p.m.

Baccalaureate at SM 7:00 p.m.

Sun. 5 Baccalaureate at SH 11:30

SUPPORT & HELP Project Rachel is for women and 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 Sacred Heart at 225-

7065.

Annulments: A possible 2nd chance for marriage in the

Catholic Church. For more info, call Sacred Heart 225-

7065.

Catholic Family Services: Call 226-1304.

MISC. PARISH HAPPENINGS Aberdeen Right to Life Meetings 7:00 pm on the 1st

Thursday of the month, Brown County Courthouse basement.

Family Rosary Meeting Wed. May 1st, St. Mary’s

Serra Club 9:00 following the 8:15 am Mass the 1st and 3rd

Saturdays of each month, Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

Prayer Shawl Meetings will be the 2nd Saturday of each

month. Next meeting will be May 11th.

Knights of Columbus Next Breakfast Sun., May 5th

following the 7:30 and 9:30 Masses. American Heritage

Series: 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m.

Time, Talent, and Treasure

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTION $14,916.72

RONCALLI NEARLY NEW SPRING CLEANING: We can use your surplus at Roncalli

Nearly New. We are open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs-

day and Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. We appreciate

your donations and your business.

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

Avera St. Luke’s Hospital. All are welcome and invited to

develop an ever deepening love for Jesus truly present in the

Blessed Sacrament by spending time at adoration any time

during the week. Open hours are Mon. 3 AM, Mon. 8 AM

and Fri 1 AM. Call Theresa at 226-0838 or Mary at 225-

6001.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES APR 29-MAY 4

Mon. 7:30 a.m. †Dorothy Evelo

Tue. 7:30 a.m. †Morris Smith

Wed. 8:15 a.m. †Donna & Jacob Kraft

Thu. 7:30 a.m. †Don Artz

Fri. 7:30 a.m. †Mary Pat McNeary

Sat. 8:15 a.m. †Jerome A. & Catherine Eckrich

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Sat. 5:00 p.m. †Robert Kessler

Sun. 7:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Parish

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Int. Patty Fuegen

Sun.11:30 a.m. †Anton Rohrich

READERS MAY 4-5

Sat. 5:00 p.m. Timothy Renelt

Sun. 7:30 a.m. Ann Stein

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Randy Kantack

Sun. 11:30 a.m. Jerry Menzia

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS MAY 4-5

Sat. 5:00 p.m. Deb Barnett, Jan Glau, Peg Goetz,

Jodi Martinez, Joe/Nicki Zikmund

Sun. 7:30 a.m. Dale Church, Scott Cunningham,

Curtis DeWalt, Dorman Griffin,

Susan King, Kristine Maag

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Pat Hale, Tage/Taylor Hanson,

Cherie Heinz, Dennis Lewno,

Catherine Knapp

Sun. 11:30 a.m. Adam Goetz, Vicki Haiar,

Randy/Mary Holsing, Brittany Holzer,

Denise McComsey

ALTAR SERVERS MAY 4-5

Sat. 5:00 p.m. Lucas/Joseph Goetz, Brinna Zikmund

Sun. 7:30 a.m. Andrew Artz, Isaac/Kaleb Norton

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Emily/Katherine Magera,

Madelyn Martin

Sun. 11:30 a.m. Cole/Jonathon/Matthew/Lucas Mitzel

GREETERS MAY 4-5

Sat. 5:00 p.m. Warren /Deb Heitz, Kathy Lovass,

Barbara Forred

Sun. 7:30 a.m. Andy/Mary Raile

Sun. 9:30 a.m. Marcella Thomas, Dennis Lewno,

Darin & Tamara Kucker & Family

Sun. 11:30 a.m. Deb Kambel, Elizabeth/Sam Haller

David/Bonnie Merxbauer

VAN DRIVER Sun. May 5 Jeff Steele 226-0696

ST MARY’S MAY LUNCHEON St. Mary’s May Luncheon will be Sat.,

May 4th in the parish hall beginning at

noon. The cost of the luncheon will be

$8. Reservations may be made by call-

ing Judy at 225-3530 by May 2nd.

ADOPTION? If you feel you are being called to adoption, please contact

Catholic Family Services to find out more information re-

garding our adoption services. Please contact Christy

Vander Woude, MSW at cvanderwoude@sfcatholic.org or

call our main office 800-700-7867.