Parish Office…………………………...365-8573 Angie Scott, Secretary/Bookkeeper Catholic Faith Formation .......... 365-8573 Renae Magana, Coordinator

Formacion de fe para ninos……..365-8573 Martin Ramirez, Coordinador

Youth Ministry ......................... 365-8573

Grupo de Jovenes ..................... 229-3729 Teresa Lomeli, Coordinador

RCIA ......................................... 365-8573 Fr. Eric Flores, Coordinator

RICA ......................................... 365-5303 Yolanda Alvarado, Coordinador

Baptism Preparation Class ........ 365-8573 1st Tuesday of each month Mike Spence, Coordinator

Clase de preparación para el bautismo 2do jueves de cada mes Hector Rubio, Coordinador, 276-4694

Parish Nursing Ministry ............ 524-4092 Sandy Downing, Parish Nurse

Sacred Heart Thrift Store .......... 365-5853 2652 Gateway Drive, Anderson Maria Gonzales, Manager

Parish Gift Shop ........................ 347-1985 Kathy Weiss, Coordinator

Anderson Cottonwood Christian Assistance 2979 East Center St. Anderson, 365-4220 Open Tuesday & Friday, 10am—2pm

Northern Valley Catholic Social Service 2400 Washington Ave. Redding…241-0552 Knights of Columbus ................ 244-2242 Jim Duval, Grand Knight

FaithWORKS! ............................ 242-1492

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sacred Heart Church

3141 St. Stephens Drive, Anderson Saturday Mass: 4:30PM (English) Sunday Mass: 10:00AM (English)

12:00 (Spanish) Weekdays: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8AM

St. Anne Church 3415 Main Street

Cottonwood Sunday Mass: 8:15AM

EASTER SUNDAY—APRIL 1, 2018

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Website: sacredheartparish.com • email: sacredheartanderson@outlook.com

Rev. Eric Flores, Parochial Administrator

Deacons: Michael Evans • Rich Valles • Anthony Short

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Angie Scott

FROM THE PASTOR

Welcome/Bienvenidos! (Please register or update our information/Por favor registrese ó proporcione nueva información)

Name/

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Children’s Names and Ages/Nombres y edades de los niños: _______________________________________

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Dear Parishioners, Thank you for your generosity and for being part of the Sacred Heart Parish community. As you might have heard in parish announcements or read in the bulletin, we’re introducing a new and powerful way to support our parish: Round up donations. Round ups are small contributions tied to purchases you make with your credit or debit card -- just like the coins you throw in a jar. Make a purchase – and this service will automatically round up the transaction to the next dollar and donate the difference to the parish. For example, buying a $2.49 cup of coffee will result in a $.51 donation. Your credit card information is fully protected and safe. Proceeds will be 100% used here in our parish. Round up giving is not intended to replace the offertory, nor is it a major financial commitment. It’s just another way to help our community. Over time, these “nickels and dimes” – especially from a large group of people – really add up for our parish.

I am looking for 30 individuals who are willing to start this giving. Please fill up the form below and I will contact you personally about this.

Thank you for your ongoing and generous support of Sacred Heart. May God continue to bless you. Sincerely, Fr. Eric Parish Administrator, Sacred Heart

A project of The Sacred Heart, Catholic Foundation, and powered by WeMicroGive

REPLY FORM

Dear Fr. Eric, I am interested in Micro Giving. Please contact me in the following information: Name: __________________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________ Or Email: __________________________________________________

WEEKLY NEWS

MASS INTENTIONS MARCH 31ST—APRIL 8TH

Saturday Mar. 31 8;00pm

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Apr. 1 Apr. 1 Apr. 1

8:15am 10:00am Noon

Nickolas Medin Lee Parisotto

Tuesday Apr. 3 8:00am Dawn Drinkwater

Wednesday Apr. 4 8:00am Dawn Drinkwater

Thursday Apr. 5 7:00pm Geneva Toms

Friday Apr. 6 12:15pm Jim & Sharlet Seale

Saturday Apr. 7 8:00pm Stephanie Gilmer

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Apr. 8 Apr. 8 Apr. 8

8:15am 10:00am Noon

Nickolas Medin Bob King

PRAYER CONCERNS

Paul Bosetti, Helen Presidio, Rina Ford, Stephanie Gilmer, Marilyn Camerlo, Delaney Valles, Clementine Mills, Silverio Manzi, Jim Weirick, Delpha Blahut, Ilene Duval, Tillie Duval, Dawn Drinkwater, Ashton Johnston, Carol Andrews, Sr. Janel, Katie Lewis, Martha Hitchcock, Carolyn Greenwood, Kevin Rezak, Angelo Costanzo, Mary Rowe, Ross Clark, Melody Christenson, Mary Jarvis, Jay Burns, Stan MacIsaac.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Collection Summary February 24/25: $4,673 March 3/4: $7,569 March 10/11: $4,900 March 17/18: $4,799

For fiscal year 2017– 2018

Budgeted for Collections: $280,000 Total for 37 weeks: $209,828 weekly Goal: $5,385

Average Weekly Collection: $5,671

Second Collection

Our Second Collection this weekend is for our

Maintenance and Improvement Fund. This collection

helps keep our parish buildings and grounds in good

working order and looking so good. Thank you for

your continued generosity.

COTTONWOOD COMMUNITY LIBRARY

TO HOLD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

The Cottonwood Community Library will be holding a delicious dinner and auction event on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Gaia Hotel in Anderson. This event is their major fundraiser for the year and all proceeds will benefit the library and its many outreach programs. Tickets are $55 per person. For tickets or more information, please contact Gayle Harrington at the library at 347-4818.

GOD IS CALLING/DEUS VOCAT

Girls ages 13 to 17 are invited to a summer retreat “God is Calling/Deus Vocat.” Participants will be able to listen to vocation stories, have fun, pray and learn about the different charisms and vocations to begin thinking of their own calling. The retreat will be held May 4-6, 2018 at Trinity Pines Catholic Center, in Colfax, CA. Cost is $50 (includes room and meals) Deadlines: Registration ends April 20. After April 20, late registration is $55. Registrations will not be accepted after April 30. Download forms and register at www.scd.org/deusvocat.

QUO VADIS/WHERE ARE YOU GOING?

Boys ages 13 to 17 are invited to a summer retreat “Quo Vadis/Where Are You Going”. Participants will be able to listen to vocation stories, have fun, pray and learn about the different charisms and vocations to begin thinking of their own calling. The retreat will be held August 2—5, 2018 at Trinity Pines Catholic Center, 28000 Rollins Lake Road, Colfax, CA. Cost is $60 (includes room and meals) Deadlines: Regular registration ends July 16th. After July 16th, late registration fee is $70 (and depending on space availability). Registrations will not be accepted after July 24. Download forms and register at www.scd.org/quovadis

MONTHLY SUNDAY BREAKFAST

Due to Easter falling on the first Sunday of April, there will be NO monthly Sunday Breakfast. Our Hispanic Community will sponsor the next breakfast to be held on Sunday, May 6th from 9am to 12:00pm.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Children through 12 years of age are invited to join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt after the 10:00am

and 12:00 Noon Masses on the lawn between the church

and parish center.

WEEKLY NEWS

CATHOLICS RETURNING HOME

St. Joseph Parish in Redding will offer a six-week series entitled Catholics Returning Home beginning Tuesday, April 3rd, 7:00–8:30pm in the church meeting room. The sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church.

If you know someone who has left the Church, please invite them to join us. For more information, call 243-3463 or go to our website and click on “Catholics Come Home” tab and then the “St. Joseph Church Catholics Returning Home” link.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

If you are a Catholic man, 18 or older, married or single, and practicing your Catholic Faith, you are eligible to join our membership. We are looking for men who wish to help others in our parish and in the community. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please call Jim Duval, 244-2242. The Knights of Columbus meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm in the Knights Hall. Please join us!

CAMP PENDOLA

Camp Pendola, the official summer camp of the Diocese of Sacramento, is now accepting registrations for the 2018 summer season. Camp Pendola offers a fun filled experience for children and youth under the supervision of trained college age counselors. For more information and to register, check our web site www.pendola.org or call at 916-733-0123. On April 15th our Early Bird Discount Ends.

EASTER FLOWERS

Our beautiful Easter flowers were donated in memory or honor of the following: Santana Family, Joyce Bell Harding, Louis Smith, Joseph & Margaret Fitzpatrick, Sterling Luster, Kay Luster, Chuck & Sally Smith, Tom Cummings, Leo & Irene, Cathy & Jennie, Mary Chang, Esther Ching, Bertha Slaven, Loretta Bristow, Greta Bristow, Ramona Leinen, Don W., Mary C., Linda Z., Marge & Tom Connors, Jared Kirchner, Dorothy Iagmin, Fidencio & Teresa Cabral, Gloria Garza, Ricky Garenero, Eleonor Thompson, Linda Sanders, Greg Hart, Charles, Mary, Bobby, Robert, Sis, Al & Elizabeth Meis, Trudy Walkup, Larry, DeGarimore, James Whitmore, Lillian & Claude Lapp, Bekowski Family, Art & Vi Lang, Mark Lang, Mike Brooks, Keith Steele, Bittee Baker, George & Shirley Decker, Kiyo Inouye, Leona & Howard Smith, Howard & Paul Smith, Joan Dichtl, Kevin Toth, Mary McCormack, Hugh McCormack, Fr. John Brennan, Lillian & James Lewis, Ann & Ed McCormack, Kathleen Hart, Mrs. Truesdell, Ann McCormack, Josephine & Andrew Mannick, Sotero & Azulena Garcia, Ely and Edy de Jesus, Maria, Frank, John, Ann, Josie, Connie, Dee, Eleanor, Isabel, Neil Hallman, John Brumett.

ANNUAL SPRING GREAT SALE

APRIL 6TH, 7TH, & 8TH

Our Annual Spring Great Sale is just around the corner!!! Start setting aside your good, clean usable items. We take everything from tools, baby items, collectibles, stereos, clothing, furniture, nick-nacks, antiques, kitchenware and more.

NO mattresses or appliances!!! Bring your items by the parish hall beginning Monday, April 2nd. We take large items including cars, boats, trailers, etc. We are in need of volunteers for our Spring Great Sale, from Monday, April 2nd – Monday, April 9th. We especially need men to help carry heavy items. Please call 365-5853 if you can help.

HAPPY EASTER

Whereas in Lent we repented, in Eastertide we rejoice. Whereas we fasted, now we feast. Whereas we gave alms, now we give witness in all manner of ways to all people that Christ is truly risen, the old world order is passed away and the reign of God is begun. Begun in the newly baptized, newly oiled believers who have taken their place at Christ’s table. Begun again in us who were baptized and chrismated long ago or last Easter. During the Easter Season it is customary to sprinkle people with holy water to remember baptism. It is a time to make merry, and in some cultures, even to choose a spouse! The bathed and anointed Church is the risen Christ’s spouse. Let the wedding feast begin! Lent was 40 days, the season of sorrow and striving and training. But Eastertide is 50 days, the season of joy and celebrating and feasting! Fifty days for our delight! Fifty days to sing the song of saints and angels: Alleluia! Alleluia!

WEEKLY REFLECTIONS

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon. Acts 2:14, 22-33; Luke 24:13-35 Tue. Acts 2:36-41; John 20:11-18 Wed. Acts 3:1-10; Luke 24:13-35 Thu. Acts 3:11-26; Luke 24:35-48 Fri. Acts 4:1-12; John 21:1-14 Sat. Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15 Sun. Acts 4:32-35; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31

EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP

When I was younger and growing up in Alexandria, VA, I remember one year it actually snowed on Easter. It was crazy to see it that late in the year. We got up and dressed in our best spring clothes so we could venture into the snow on our way to Easter Mass. I remember thinking that the day did not feel much like Easter. It was hard to really get into the mood of God making all things new on a day so cold and full of flurries. If I am honest, I think we rushed home after Mass just so we could get on warm pajamas and just watch TV for the rest of the day, snuggled up on the couch with blankets. It might as well have been a Sunday in January. This year the odds are against it snowing on Easter where I live here in North Carolina. However, for far too many it might as well snow. To them, Easter has nothing to do with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, new life, or anything of the sort. It is just another Sunday. Some of them don't care and never think of Jesus or God on any Sunday of the year. But for others, it will not feel like Easter because they have been forgotten. On this day they will sit at home, just like they sit every single day of their lives. They might be poor, elderly, disabled, or simply alone. On this day, there is no resurrection celebration because they have no real experience of the joy of life. This is where good Everyday Stewards can make a difference. In the midst of buying candy and decorating eggs for baskets and buying new clothes to wear to Easter Mass, find someone who needs to experience the power of Easter. Don't tell them Jesus rose from them, but show them. Instead of the cold of isolation, bring to them the warmth of new life. lifestyle that makes responding, “yes,” that much easier. --Tracy Welliver, MTS

GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR APRIL 1ST

The first light of Easter dawn had begun to creep over the horizon. The steadfast women from Friday’s gory events are returning again to the body of their Lord. “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” How quickly we return to mundane concerns and how thoroughly God wants to surprise us! Imagine the utter shock upon seeing the stone rolled away, the tomb empty, and a stranger clothed in light proclaiming the impossible. “You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.” He is risen indeed and the world will never be the same. We know from other Gospel passages that Mary Magdalene made haste to the disciples to proclaim the Good News. We know that Peter and John rushed to the tomb to see for themselves. We know that the wonder and awe of the Resurrection permeated the lives of the apostles until their own dying day. Can we comprehend the utterly world-changing nature of this surprise? The historical reanimation of a dead man is of no real value to us. But we know that Easter Sunday is so much more. By the Resurrection of Jesus, life has triumphed over death for us all. The gates of heaven are opened and the treasury of graces is poured out upon the here and now. This Resurrection Day, let us draw near, amazed yet unafraid, to the risen Christ. Let us recall the words of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, “Jesus is not a character from the past. He lives, and he walks before us as one who is alive, he calls us to follow him, the living one, and in this way to discover for ourselves the path of life”.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

For Children: What is good and new in your life? For Youth: Resurrection reminds us that what looks bad can lead to something good. What has resurrected, or gone from bad to good, in your life over the past year? For Adults: In what way have you risen from “deadness” in your life?

WEEKLY CALENDAR: APRIL 1ST– 8TH

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español

9:00 a.m. Great Sale Setup

8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Great Sale Setup 9:00 a.m. Bible Study 11:00 a.m. Rosary at Rosie’s Home 6:00 p.m. Cursillos 6:00 p.m. RICA (Espanol) 6:00 p.m. Baptism Prep. Class

8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Great Sale Setup

Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Great Sale Setup

8:00 a.m. Mass 8:00 a.m. Great Sale until 4pm

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

8:00 a.m. Great Sale until 4pm 4:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass

8:15 a.m. Mass – St. Anne 9:00 a.m. Great Sale until 3pm 10:00 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Formación de Fe de los niños 12:00 p.m. Misa en Español