Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fourth Sunday of Easter ~ May 3, 2020

Reflections from the Stewardship Office

Jesus says, “A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so

that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” Hopefully you have not

encountered an actual thief in your house! But consider for a moment some of

the figurative “thieves” that may be dwelling in your heart and home …

anxiety, fear, anger, resentment. These “thieves” are robbing you of the

abundant joy God means for you to have – they slowly and subtly destroy your

discipleship. In today’s gospel, Jesus hopes that the Pharisees will realize He is

accusing them of falling victim to such thieves. Let’s take a moment to look at

ourselves in comparison to the Pharisees. Do we also need to hear this message

with humility? Jesus has empowered you with the Holy Spirit…you were made

to live life abundantly. Learn to ignore the voices of the “thieves” and instead

follow the call of the Good Shepherd!

Fr. Samuel Brand Sacred Heart Catholic Church 302 South B Street Arkansas City, KS 67005 pastor@sacredheartarkcity.org Mass Schedule No Mass Misa en Español No Misa

The church will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Confessions/Confesiónes

Friday/Viernes 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday/Sabado 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Or by appointment. Office/Oficina 302 South B Street 620-442-0566 Monday/Lunes 9:00 a.m. -3:30p.m. Tuesday-Friday/Martes-Viernes 9:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. parish@sacredheartarkcity.org www.sacredheartac.com School/Escuela 312 South B Street 620-442-6550 jmorgan@sacredheartarkcity.org

For the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Matrimony, and Anointing of the Sick contact Fr. Sam at 620-442-0566

Couples planning marriage must contact the pastor nine months in advance of the marriage.

For homebound visits or RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) call the office, 620-442-0566

Adoration is canceled until further notice.

Tuesday, May 5 For vocations by Anonymous Wednesday, May 6 †Ramona Torrez by Gloria Espinoza Thursday, May 7

Special Intention by Anonymous Friday, May 8 †Teresa Tsosie by Grace Lujan & Family Saturday, May 9

†St. Louise de Marillac by Sacred Heart SVdP Sunday, May 10 For the people of the parish

Thank you to all who have donated to the

Altar Flower Fund. We will continue to take

donations so we can place fresh flowers on

the Altar each week. If you have any questions, please

call the office.

Our Stewardship of Treasure April 26, 2020

Envelopes ………………………………………..…$ 4,260.00 Loose Cash …………………………………..…. $ 400.00 Votive Candles ………………………….…….…. $ 78.41 TOTAL ………………………………………..……. $ 4,738.41 Budgeted …………………………………….……. $ 9,000.00 Below ………………………………………..……. $ 4,261.59

AFFIRMING OUR TRADITION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

PLEDGES PLEDGE TOTAL REDEEMED

155 $1,014,483.80 $650,776.32

Readings for the week of May 4, 2020

Please keep our parishioners and friends

in prayer. If they have recovered, please

call the parish office and let us know.

Thank you. (620-442-0566)

Marie Unruh, John Clemente, Monica Robertson,

Bobbie Del Core, Max Abrams, Bonnie Smith, Jesus

Osorio, Maria De Jesus Martinez, David Miley, Neil

Jensen, Lee Velasquez, Maria Hernandez, Lyle Massey,

Diana Perez, Michael Gonzales, Rose Foster, Lourdes

Williams, Joseph Thompson, Zachary Wheat, Tom

Weathers, Sheila Peil, Melanie Lemus, Mary Ramirez,

Zeb Troutman, Eric Strom, Karen Hagar, Mark

Terronez, Larry McCorgary, Cade Campbell, Tab

Creekmore, Wilda Buffo, Amy Niles, Marty Villers, Mia

Hayes, Anne Messick, Gina Hill, Judi Groves, Connie

Young, Michael Guerrero, Shirley Lopez, Paula Miller,

Blake Holcomb, JoAnn Delgado, Alma D. Castro

Hernandez, Jeff Hoag, Deb Hargrove, Ann Britton,

Henry Cleverly, Neve Seger, Pat Wells, John Myers,

Barbara Sweet, Steve Hendrix, Maggie Trillo, Tommy

Aguinaga, Cheri Waldron, Sam Feist, Marylou Abrams,

Sister Connie Robles, JoAnn Narvaes, Violet Waggoner,

Gail Schmeidler, Carol Swopes, Virginia Matamoros,

Marsha Jensen, Alina Johnson, Renee Hooper

†Ramona Torrez †Vincent Ramirez

Monday Acts 11:1-18 Ps 42:2-3; 43:3,4 John 10:11-18

Tuesday Acts 11:19-26

Ps 87:1b-3,4-5,6-7 John 10:22-30

Wednesday Acts 12:24 – 13:5a Ps 67:2-3,5,6 & 8

John 12:44-50

Thursday Acts 13:13-25

Ps 89:2-3,21-22,25 & 27

John 13:16-20

Friday Acts 13:26-33 Ps 2:6-7,8-9,10-11ab

John 14:1-6

Saturday Acts 13:44-52 Ps 98:1,2-3ab,3cd-4 John 14:7-14

Sunday Acts 6:1-7 Ps 33:1-2,4-5,18-19

John 14:1-12

No Mass ~ May 9 & 10

6:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTER

LECTOR

ALTAR SERVERS

OFFERTORY GIFTS

GREETERS

March Gift Counters

Church Cleaners of the Week

PARISH NEWS

The parish office (302 South B St.) is

open from 9 am – 3:30 pm on

Mondays and 9 am- 4 pm on

Tuesdays – Fridays. If you would

like to mail, use the mail drop (to the right of the

door under the window), or bring in your tithing

envelope, the office will make the deposit each week.

We are here if you have any questions. 620-442-0566

eGiving with Faith Direct If you would like to make your Church contributions

through either direct debit from your checking/savings

account or through your credit/debit card you can sign

up at www.faithdirect.net. Our parish code is KS928.

Art Prints for Sale to Raise Money

for

Sacred Heart School

Due to the Spring Stampede being

postponed, Sarah Kuffler is selling prints of

her art work. All proceeds will be donated

to Sacred Heart School. For more information please go

to the Sacred Heart Facebook page.

Spiritual Life Center Announcement

During these trying times, the Spiritual Life Center's

indoor facilities are closed to the public. All programs

and events have been cancelled through the second

weekend in May. The faithful are invited and

encouraged to make use of our nature trails, outside

Stations of the Cross, and outdoor prayer spaces as much

as they like. The spring flowers are beautiful this time of

year! You can also follow us on Facebook to keep in

touch. Our prayers are with you.

The Center is located at 7100 E 45th Street N. Bel Aire,

KS 67226.

St. Vincent de Paul All meetings will be canceled until further

notice.

CONFIRMATION CLASS & HIGH SCHOOL

All classes are canceled until further notice.

GRADES 1-5 ~ FIRST COMMUNION

All classes are canceled until further notice.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Spring Stampede Dinner & Auction

POSTPONED TO A LATER DATe

Knights of Columbus News

Virtual Business Meeting

Council 2614 will conduct its next virtual

business meeting on Monday, May 11th

at 7:30 PM via conference call. Any First Degree

Knight is welcome to attend. An account has been setup

with FreeConferenceCall.com for our council. The toll

free dial-in number is 1-844-855-4444 and the meeting

access code is 2614320. The meeting may be joined

either by dialing from a cellular / landline phone or by

using the downloaded app from

FreeConferenceCall.com and entering the Phone

Number and Access Code provided. Some phones may

require the long distance 1 digit and some may not.

Please join us! Matt Metzinger - Grand Knight

Dial-in number: 844-855-4444 Access code: 2614320

Knight and Family of the Month

Council 2614 would like to congratulate John Pool for

being selected Knight / Family of the Month for March

2020. John is a Third Degree Knight and has been a

Knight for 16 years. John and his wife Holli operate

several locally owned businesses in the area working

closely together. John and Holli have three children:

Bryce, Lacey and Jordan. They have several

grandchildren. John supplies the refrigeration truck and

portable ice freezer that assists the council with the

annual fundraisers, the Arkalalah booth and Sausage and

Brisket Supper. Through these events we are able to

provide delicious meals for many people. We are

thankful for the Pool Family and their support of our

council, parish and community. Congratulations on

being selected for Council 2614 Knight / Family of the

Month for March 2020.

3 de mayo 2020

Jesús dijo: Un ladrón llega solamente para robar y matar y destruir; Yo he venido para que todos puedan tener la

posibilidad de tener vida en abundancia" Con esperanzas de que no haya tenido que enfrentar un ladrón

verdadero en su hogar. Pero consideren por un momento algunos de los ladrones de forma figurativa "Ladrones"

de los que estén viviendo en su corazón y en su hogar… Con ansiedad, miedo, coraje, y resentimiento. Estos

"ladrones" te están robando la alegría y la abundancia en Dios que significa para lo que tú ya tienes, '' Ellos se

muestran muy sutilmente y destruyen tu cooperación. En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús desea que los Fariseos se

darán cuenta que lo están acusando de fallar, contra otras víctimas como ellos mismos. Tomemos un momento

para analizarnos a nosotros mismos en comparación a loa Fariseos. ¿Nosotros también necesitamos escuchar

este mensaje con humildad? Jesús nos ha dado el poder junto con el Espíritu Santo.... Tú fuiste creado para vivir

una vida con abundancia. Aprende a ignorar las voces de estos "Ladrones" en lugar de eso, sigue el llamado que

nos hace el Buen Pastor.

Clases del Bautismo en español: Las clases pre-

bautismales son obligatorios para todos los padres y

padrinos. La clase dura una hora y está en la oficina de la

parroquia (302 S B Street).

La próxima clase será el a las 7 pm

SAN VICENTE DE PAUL "Si tu juzgas a las personas, tú no tienes tiempo

para amarlas." ~ Santa Madre Teresa

Reunión Cancelada La recaudación de Fondos para La Sociedad de San

Vicente de Paul

del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Ark City

Cancelada

CLASES DE CONFIRMACION

NO CLASE

GRADOS DEL 1 AL 5 ~ PRIMERA COMUNION

NO CLASE

Noticias de la Escuela Sagrado Corazón:

Por favor ore nuestras maestras y estudiantes.