Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ida Grove, Iowa

Rev. David A. Hemann, Pastor

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Bulletin
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2006

Readings: Dt 6:2-6; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28b-34

MASS INTENTIONS: 11-7-06 to 11-12-06
Tue. 12:05 p.m. Sonny Krambeck – Ida Grove
Wed. 7:00 p.m. Iona Fell - Holstein
Thu. 8:00 a.m. Katherine Fell - Holstein
Fri. 7:30 a.m. To End Abortion - Ida Grove
Sat. 5:00 p.m. Cluster Family – Ida Grove
Sun. 8:30 a.m. Lucy & Leslie Gralapp – Ida Grove
Sun. 10:00 a.m. Elvin Schimmer - Holstein

Lector for Tue. & Fri. Masses: Marilyn Plunkett
Minister for Tue. & Fri. Masses: John Blanco

Holy Hour, Morning Prayer, Confessions & ending with Benediction
Friday, November 10th, 2006 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

COMMUNION ROUTES:
Nov. 5th : Rt. 1 - David Forbes; Rt. 2 - Mark O’Tool; Rt. 3 – Mark Burns; Rt. 4 – Liz Hilker
Nov. 12th : Rt. 1 – Lydia Peterson; Rt. 2 – Lenee’ Sinnott; Rt. 3 – Susan Streit; Rt. 4 – Peter Goldsmith

Nov. 11th – Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Lector: Liz Hilker
Ministers: Liz Hilker, Merle Lansink, Dixie Lansink
Servers: Kim Kallin, Rachel Warnke, Alex Warnke
Ushers: Ray Nepper, Tim Phillips

Nov. 12th – Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Lector: David Forbes
Ministers: David Forbes, Ann Vermeys, Don Murray
Servers: Alex Rickert, Braden Vermeys, Joseph Luft
Ushers: Greg Uhl, Rich Bauer

From the Desk of the Pastor
The Commandment of the Lord is clear!
"Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone!
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.."
We must also reflect that God loves us with all his heart, soul, mind and strength. His name is
JESUS!

Dear Parishioners,

The parish is on an incredible roll. In little over three weeks, Sacred Heart has raised over $900,000 in pledges. We have been truly blessed by those who have led the campaign through their service and financial gifts. The parish is extremely grateful to receive such gifts that are given in the spirit of love and gratitude to a God that has richly blessed everyone of us.

Even though the parish has made wonderful progress, we need the support of the entire faith community. I ask that those of you who have not yet responded to prayerfully consider a contribution to the campaign. We are already within $100,000 of our celebration goal of 1 million dollars but how close can we get to our challenge goal of l.4 million dollars and enable us to break ground in three years?

Our volunteers have been working tremendously hard to reach every Sacred Heart family. Please, continue to open your hearts and your doors to allow that communication to take place. Most parishioners have been truly grateful to have this dialog with our volunteers. Our pledge period ends within a couple of weeks, but we will continue to reach out for those who we were not able to visit with within our time frame. We feel this is such an important project and we would be doing a huge disservice by not meeting with you.

Today, we have before us a tremendous opportunity. An opportunity to provide our parish with an inspirational church and parish hall that will touch everyone in a unique way and honor our Father in heaven.

Again, thank you for your blessings and the future gifts that will help continue this journey.

God’s blessings,

Father David Hemann
Pastor

Religious Education News
Religious Education Classes, Wednesday, November 8th, 2006
K – 6th Grades: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7th – 8th Grades: 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

The 1st Grade will be going to the Morningside Care Center during their class time on Wednesday, November 8th. They will leave from the religious education building at 6:00 p.m. They will return by 7:00 p.m.

Parish Council Meeting Tuesday, November 7th at 7:p.m. at Ida Grove.

CIRCLE ONE …….GETAWAY WEEKEND……Ladies, your tickets were mailed a few days ago and you should have them by now. Included is a cover letter with any explanations needed. Always check the bulletin for any updated information.
For everyone else, if you can, please support our Altar Society’s fund-raiser…thank you. The GETAWAY WEEKEND for 2007 is a three day – two night event at Sioux Falls, SD. A donation of $1.00 gets you one ticket -- $5.00 will get you six tickets.
If no one contacts you, you will be able to give your donation for tickets at Mass on the first weekend of December…there will be someone available in the main vestibule. Winner will be announced on Wednesday, 20 December, at the children’s Advent Program.

Come and give thanks! We are invited to a community Thanksgiving service at Faith Community Church on the corner of 4th & Main Street on Wednesday, November 22nd at 7 p.m. An offering will be taken for the Ida Ministerial Fund to help meet emergency needs in our area. Refreshments will follow the service.

Knights of Columbus regular meeting will be November 8th at the Educational Building, starting at 8:30 p.m.

UMW Soup Supper, Tuesday, November 7, 2006 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 312 Main Street, Ida Grove, Ia. Serving Chili, Vegetable Beef & Chicken Noodle Soup, Sandwiches, Desserts & Beverages. Adults - $5.00, Ages 5 – 12 - $2.50, under 5 Free. Carry Outs Available, Call 364-2156.

St. Martin’s Parish of Odebolt will host its Annual Turkey Supper on Sunday, Nov. 5th from 3:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00 for adults, $4.00 Ages 5 – 12 and 4 and under is Free.

St. Rose of Lima Fall Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 11th 8a.m. – 3 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Parish Center, Denison, Iowa. Arts & Crafts, Bake Sale, Breakfast – 7:30 am – 10:30 am and Lunch 10:30 am – 2:30 pm. Door Prizes.

Do you shop at the Southern Hills Mall? Do you Love to save money? Well then, the Southern Hills Mall is running the “Friends and Family” discount weekend on December 2nd & 3rd. In order to participate you must have a discount ticket. The BC-IG Art Club can help. We have tickets for discounts for many stores available now for $10. Please contact: Clare Ellis. The money raised will be used for an educational field trip to Chicago museums.

2006 Diocesan Annual Appeal: The families of Sacred Heart Parish have so far pledged $7,261.80, our goal is $10,163.16.