SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time

June 29, 2008

Pauline Year

Pope Benedict XVI has declared June 28, 2008 to June 29, 2009 the year of St. Paul in celebration of the 2,000 anniversary of the saint’s birth. St. Paul, the Apostle of the Gentiles, was particularly committed to bringing the Good News to all people, and made prodigious efforts for the unity and harmony of all Christians.

If you went into your bathroom, closed the door and stared at yourself in the mirror, who would be looking back? Do we really know who we are? Some people do this on a regular basis as a kind of reality check in an attempt to keep themselves grounded.

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, once told a convention of diaconate directors that after they ask themselves who they are, they might also want to ask themselves “whose” they are. Who do we belong to? Who do we follow?

Like Saints Peter and Paul in today’s Gospel, we too are part of the rock upon which the church is built, and indeed they keys to the kingdom of heaven are promised to us all. (Deacon Dick Folger, Celebration)

Eucharistic Adoration

A very important reason to make a Holy Hour before our Eucharistic Lord is to grow more and more into his likeness...as Paul puts it, “We are transfigured into his likeness, from splendor to splendor.” We become like that which we gaze upon...looking at our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament for an hour transforms our heart in a mysterious way just as the face of Moses was transformed after his companionship with God on the mountain.

Come and adore and be transformed into the likeness of the One you gaze upon

Monday...Sacred Heart 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

St. Thomas 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

¨ St. Thomas will not have Adoration the evening of July 7th due to the long July 4th weekend.

¨ Sacred Heart is in need of more adorers during the hours of 1:00-2:00 p.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. Won’t you consider coming during these hours? You will be the one most blessed. Call Stephan at 601.264.8075.

Independence Day

July 4th commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The United States of America was founded on Christian principles. “Freedom of speech and freedom of religion” are an essential part of the document. We, the silent majority, must speak up and return the “freedom of religion” that the Revolutionary War fought so hard to obtain.

Fr. Ken, Deacon Tom, Deacon Warren, and the parish staff wish you all a safe and happy 4th of July.

Mon., 6/30	+	James Powers & Justin Clark—8:15 am
Tues., 7/1		Cari Estess—8:15 am
Wed., 7/2	+ +	Linda Strohmeyer & Louis Sckiets—8:15 am
Thurs., 7/3	+ +	Fr. Jean Germaine & L.P. Harrington—8:15 am
Sat., 7/5	+	Jerry Goellner—4:00 pm
Sun., 7/6	+	Laurie Skrmetti—8:00 am
Sun., 7/6	+	Antonio Arruda —10:30 am
Sun., 7/6		Edwardo Villalobos & Mary Villobos—1:30 pm
Sun., 7/6		Sacred Heart Parishioners—4:00 pm

July 5-6	Saturday, 4:00 pm	Sunday, 8:00 am	Sunday, 10:30 am	Sunday, 4:00 p.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion	Pauline Holmes Orazio Ciccarelli Margaret Kilpatrick	Anita LaPorte Allen Rouyer Marilee Rouyer Kay Bucciantini Michael Bucciantini Helen Cartwright Sandra Whitacre	Susie Craig Joy Duncan Tish Hudson James Fennell Sean Fink Cynthia Rogge Leslyn Tamberg	Rebecca Revoir Marcia Meyers Terry Nause

Lector/ Commentator	Pam Heaton Charles Krown	David Cartwright David Burckel	Gil Achter LaDonna Woullard	Briana Fennell Jim Gladden

Hospitality/Ushers	Dennis Conklin	Casey Mercier	Brad LaCombe	Leigh Agnew
	Bridgett Oleson	Andy Mercier	Kevin Marino	Larry Bellipanni
		Regina Muli	Gary Pace
		Nina Tran	Tommy Rauch

Altar Servers	Ned Flanagan Conner Flanagan	Joshua Hyde Niki Johnsey William Johnsey Marshal Parrish	Gina Ventura Bre Moreno Maria Oster Sarah Stewart	Keith Bennett Samuel Rosa Ellie Rosa Mikhail Dixon

Pictorial Directory Sign-Up

The next weekend to schedule photograph appointments will be July 26 and 27. You may also sign up on-line by visiting www.signup.olanmills.com To get to our church information, you can use the Parish Office telephone (601.583.9404) or our contract #32873. Our password is sacheart.

Rosary Ministry...

...will be making cord rosaries to ship to the soldiers in Iraq. Contact Stephanie Land a 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. Let’s show the soldiers our care, concern, and support by letting them know we are thinking of them and praying for them.

FREE Ministry To Traveling Catholics

For nationwide Mass times and locations, visit www.Masstimes.org or call Mass Times (1-410-676-6000).

A Home Of Your Own

If you would like to find out how to be a home owner, plan to attend the Home Ownership Seminar, 2:00-5:00 p.m., Sun., June 29, in the Parish Life Center. For more information visit www.AmericanDreamHomeBuilders.biz or call Scott Farris at 601.466.9340 or Johnny Herron at 866.213.2004.

Irene Hoseman celebrated her 98th Birthday on June 26. May God bless her, good and faithful servant of the Lord.

Dear Angel Choir,

Many thanks for all that you do to bring joy to my life and the liturgy of the church. Now truly I will always be “Singing with Angels.” Love, Dawn

The Knights of Columbus will not meet Sun., July 6, in observance of the 4th of July weekend.

Jobs Available

The Diocese is in need of temporary manual laborers to assist in receiving and delivering material as we continue in our efforts to recover from Katrina. The salary is $10 per hour for part-time work, or $70 for a full 8-hr. day. Anyone who is interested in applying should come to the Diocesan Office of Long Term Recovery, 1450 N. Street in Gulfport, to complete the form for the background check, which is the 1st step in the application process.

Spaghetti Dinners

The Sacred Heart Boy Scouts Unit (Troop 17) will sell spaghetti dinners after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on June 29. Dinners for $7.00 will be served in the Parish Life Center. Quarts of frozen sauce will also be available for purchase. The funds raised will be applied to the High Adventure trip for the scouts next summer.

First Communion Videos Are In

Parents, who pre-ordered a First Communion video, may come to the Parish Office Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. to pick up their copy. Videos may still be purchased. Call Peggy Horton at 601.544.8273 if you would like to place an order.