Tenth Sunday of
Ordinary Time
June 8, 2008
More than 2.3 million
people in the United States are incarcerated. That is an astonishing 1 out of
every 100 adults. Worldwide, there are more than 9 million people living behind
bars. This vast population is not
forgotten by the Church, and ministering to it recalls JesusÕ teaching in
todayÕs Gospel.
Kairos
prison ministry has been called the best example of the early Church in
existence today. Perhaps prisoners are todayÕs equivalent of what the Pharisees
called Òtax collectors and sinners.Ó Jesus ministered to them because he said
he came to call sinners and bring mercy.
Kairos
is an ancient Greek word for the Òright or opportune moment.Ó More than 20,000
volunteers present the program, which brings teams of men and women from the
communities surrounding an institution to present a short course in
Christianity over a three-day weekend. We may not be called to prison ministry,
but we all can reach out to the Òtax collectors and sinnersÓ of our time. (Deacon
Dick Folger, Celebration)
Eucharistic Adoration
ÒAdoration
of the Blessed Sacrament surpasses all of the other works of piety.Ó (Pope St.
Pius X) Come before the Blessed Sacrament and be richly blessed...
Monday...Sacred
Heart 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
St.
Thomas 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
...For Our Sick
Liliam Calderon
John & Joseph Clark
Cari Estess
Fred Frosch
Jim French
Irene Hosemann
Roland Landry
Mike Mercier
Carlos Sanchez
Laurie Skrmetti
Donna Ward
ÉFor the Homebound For
those who are lonely, those
who feel forgotten, those in nursing homes and the hospitalized
...For Our Brave
Military
For those who are serving in a foreign lands, those who have been injured,
those with mental anguish, those who have given their lives, and for their
families here at home
Grateful for GodÕs Gifts
June 1 , 2008
income: $15,583.85
Building Fund:
$3,625.00
Mass Intentions
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Mon., 6/9 |
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Sara Cargill & James Powers—8:15 |
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Tues., 6/10 |
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Cari Estess & Charlie Belsom—8:15 |
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Wed., 6/11 |
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Louis Sckiets & |
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Thurs., 6/12 |
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Ygbacia Rabreau—8:15 am |
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Sat., 6/14 |
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Buford & Carmen Posey & Family—4:00 pm |
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Sun.,
6/15 |
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Sacred Heart Parishioners—8:00 am |
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Sun.,
6/15 |
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FatherÕs Day Novena—10:30 am |
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Sun.,
6/15 |
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Miriam Sevilla—1:30 pm |
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Sun., 6/15 |
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Janet Mouton—4:00 pm |
Daily Readings
Monday: St. Ephrem of Syria,
1
Kgs 17: 1-6/ Mt 5: 1-12
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 17: 7-16/ Mt
5: 13-16
Wednesday: St. Barnabas,
Acts
11: 21b-26; 13: 1-3/ Mt 5: 17-19
Thursday: 1 Kgs 18: 41-46/ Mt 5: 20-26
Friday: St. Anthony of
Padua,
1
Kgs 19: 9a. 11-16/ Mt 5: 27-32
Saturday: BVM,
1
Kgs 19: 19-21/ Mt 5: 33-37
Liturgical Ministers for June 14-15, 2008
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Saturday, 4:00 pm |
Sunday, 8:00 am |
Sunday, 10:30 am |
Sunday, 4:00 p.m. |
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Extraordinary Ministers of Communion |
Orazio Ciccarelli |
Kay Bucciantini |
Jana Pace |
Marcia Meyers |
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Lector/ |
Ralph Brou |
David Burckel |
Llana Wallace |
Jim Gladden |
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Hospitality/Ushers |
David Nagy |
Casey Mercier |
Tony Farlow |
Leigh Agnew |
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Bridgett Oleson |
Andy Mercier |
Harry Hooks |
Chris Ybos |
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Nina Tran |
Joe Kinnan |
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Regina Muli |
Kevin Marino |
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Altar Servers |
Keith Gaudet |
Jay Hyde |
Paul Moreno |
Cullann Rassier |
Coffee
on the Grounds
Join
us today, Sun., June 8, after the 10:30, 1:30 and 4:00 oÕclock Masses for
camaraderie, donuts and a FREE cup of ÒFair Trade coffeeÓ (hot or iced)! The
Social Justice Ministry will host the event.
Senior
Luncheon
Join
us for food, fun and fellowship on Tues., June 17, at noon, in the Parish Life
Center. Reservations are a must for this popular event. Call Faye at
601.268.3110 or Pauline at 601.268.6135.
Baptism
Preparation
There
will be a Baptism preparation class on Thurs., June 26, at 7:00 pm in the
Parish Life Center. Contact Phyllis Lee at 601.583.4192 after June 18 to sign
up.
Interested
in Becoming a Homeowner?
Habitat
will hold 2 orientations in June for anyone interested in submitting a housing
application — Tues., June 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Sat., June 21, 2:00-4:00
p.m. Orientations will be held at Court Street United Methodist Church which is
located directly across from Sacred Heart Catholic School.
Rosary
Ministry...
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will be making cord rosaries to ship to the soldiers in Iraq. Contact Stephanie
Land at 601.264.8075 if you know how to make the rosaries or if you would like
to learn how to make them. We
would appreciate all of the helpers we can get. LetÕs show the soldiers our
care, concern, and support by letting them know we are thinking of them and
praying for them.
Merchant
Cards will be available June 8 after the Masses.
2008
Summer Feeding Program
Breakfast
and lunch available to all children age 18 and younger. For more information, call Hattiesburg
Public School District at 601.582.5078.
Adult
Choir Practice on
Sun. morning is at 9:30 a.m. They will sing at the 10:30 Mass on June 15 and
June 29. The next Thurs. evening practice will be June 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Singing
Angels: Practice this month is June 12 at noon,
June 19 at 6:30 p.m. and prior to the 10:30 Mass on June 22. DonÕt forget the choir party a DawnÕs
house on June 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Teen
Mission
Teens in grades 7-12 are
invited to join the Young Disciples from Fargo, ND for three free nights of
fun, food and faith 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport,
MS, June 22-24. For more information
or to sign up, call Ryan Meyers 601.434.1049.
Married
Couples– Did You Know
Marriage is a living
sign of GodÕs love. We did not receive a Sacrament on our wedding day, we
became a Sacrament! What kind of a sign do we convey to our children, family
& friends? Learn more on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Upcoming
weekends at Holiday Inn in Slidell, LA—June 20-22 and Dec. 5-7. For more
information or to register, call (toll free) 1.888.469.3735 or email registration@wwme-nogl.com
Green
Space — a little air, please
Your air-conditioner
will work more efficiently if you keep it clean. Change disposable filters
monthly; a better bet is a reusable filter, which should be checked monthly and
washed in the sink or outside if itÕs clogging up. Also, vacuum the vents and registers
to promote good airflow.
The flowers in front
of the altar of sacrifice were placed by Sharon Bell in loving memory of Rebecca Bell.
Change of Security Code
If you have a key to the
church facilities, and have not obtained the new security code, call
601.583.9404 before meeting in the
church or parish
office.
Fr. Ken and the
community of Sacred Heart Parish wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Pat
and Laurie Skrmetti and their family on the death of PatÕs brother, Thomas
Skrmetti. May he rest in Eternal
Glory and his loved ones receive GodÕs consolation and peace.
FatherÕs Day
Spiritual Bouquet Novena
begins on FatherÕs Day, June 15, and lasts through June 23.
If
you would like to have your loved ones share in the spiritual benefits of this
Novena, fill out one of the envelopes in the vestibule with a $10.00 offering. Drop the envelope in
the collection basket or return it to the Parish Office no later than Monday,
June 9, to allow time for you to mail the card with your signature and send to
your living relative.
(Or stop by the office and pick out the card of your choosing and the Parish
Office will mail it.)
Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council
Congratulations
to Larry Bellipanni, Sally Hughes and Beth Taylor on their election to the
Pastoral Council. We appreciate the commitment of these individuals who will
serve a 3-year term as Council members charged to Òhelp in fostering pastoral
activity.Ó Thank you also to our other nominees: Dennis Conklin, Josh Hyde,
Kristy Jones and Mary Smith, for their willingness to have their names placed
on the ballot. We were truly blessed to have seven fine candidates. Our parish
is surely a winner by having people such as these willing to serve. Last but
not least, thank you to the faithful service of Sandy Kinnan, Lynn Landrum, and
Kelly Oliver who will be rotating off the council this year.
Thank you for all the prayers for Jim French. GodÕs healing hand has touched him and JimÕs cancer is in remission.