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Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Pastor’s Desk
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Lord’s Body and Blood. As we ponder on this celebration I would like us to reflect on the following words from Holy Scripture:
“Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them to life on the last day. For my flesh is the real food; my blood is the real drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood live in me, and I live in them. The living Father sent me, and because of him I live also. In the same way whoever eats me will live because of me. This, then, is the bread that came down from heaven; it is not like the bread your ancestors ate, but then later died. Those who eat this bread will live forever” (John 6, 53-58). Years ago I was speaking with a Lutheran friend of mine and he told me that he was overjoyed because little by little his church was moving to believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. He also told me that it was sad to see that while other churches are becoming more Eucharistic oriented and more sacramental it seems that the Catholic Church is becoming less Eucharistic and less sacramental. I think he has a point here. When our Lord talked to his disciples about the Eucharist he spoke clearly about his real presence. As he referred himself to the bread of life Jesus never went around the bushes. As we all partake of the Bread and the Chalice which make us one, let us also keep in mind indeed, we are all one body in the Lord. The Eucharist is a sacrificial meal that unites all of us with Christ our Head.
Always in my prayers,
Father Ismael Mora
moramacias@hotmail.com
Readings:
Genesis 14: 18-20
1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
Luke 9: 11b-17
Sacred Heart Welcomes New Members
Sacred Heart Church welcomes new members through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). If you desire to become Catholic and are: not baptized; OR were baptized in another Christian denomination; OR are a baptized Catholic who has not received the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Holy Eucharist,
Please join us to explore the Catholic faith on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in the Rectory. For more info. call the Rectory 443-842
SAVE THE DATE!
There will be a Sacred Heart Festival on Sunday, June 6th after a 10:30 am Bilingual Mass. There will be fun & music for everyone! The menu includes: Tacos, tamales, tosadas, enchiladas, hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes & desserts, and more! Meal tickets will be sold. (Details will be announced later)
Learn about the Deacon Program
Many persons ask, “What is a deacon and what does he do?” or “Who can be a deacon and what is involved in becoming a deacon?”
A new deacon education program will begin this September with the ordination of the class in 2015.
Please contact Father Mora, Father David, Deacon Tony Viegas or Deacon Steve Justus if you are interested
A Word about Mass Intentions
Prayer is not always words. For centuries Catholics have extended their prayer by such things as leaving a candle burning at church that keeps vigil when we are not physically present. We also have Mass said for intentions – for someone living or dead, or for ourselves. Every person attending Mass should offer it for a particular intention – asking God to hear our prayer for a special need or needs or for a person or groups of persons – living or dead. The priest, too, offers his Mass for an intention, often an intention that someone in the parish has requested.
Having Mass offered is a fitting gift. You may notice in the bulleting the list of persons who are being remembered in a special way during the Masses of the week. This is a meaningful way to remember someone who has died, or to pray for the living. Many people offer Mass on someone’s birthday, wedding anniversary, graduation or other significant occasion as well as remembering those who have died and gone before us. Mass also is offered for persons who are sick or in other need for special prayer.
The usual offering for a Mass is $10, but this is voluntary. Mass has no “price” and is never “sold.” This offering is called “stipend” and goes to the priest as a thank you for his time. If you wish the Mass will be said on a particular day and the intention printed in the bulletin. Many persons prefer not to publish the intention. It is your choice.
If you would like a Mass offered for someone, please call the parish office at 443-8429 to reserve the date of your choice.
Annual Silent Retreat for Women
“Once upon a time … the Word made flesh”. Sacred Heart parish is pleased to announce our annual silent retreat for women and invites the women of your parish to join us. Our focus this year will center on Jesus, the Word, and the parables Jesus told in proclaiming the gospel.
The retreat will be held at Escot Farm in Willow Creek on Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27.
Cost of the weekend is $90 which includes meals and lodging. Please bring: Bible, journal, sleeping bag, pillow, towels, flashlight, toiletries, etc. Also please bring a large salad and dessert/snack to share for 8.
Registrations forms are available in the church and parish office, and due to Sacred Heart office by Noon, Monday, June 14. Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.
Office of Vocations and Seminarians of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
Prayers of the Faithful:
That we, the People of God, may listen intently to the call of the Good Shepherd and have the courage to be witnesses of the Gospel as we live out our baptismal commitment, we pray:
That our youth may find direction in their lives as they discern God’s call to priesthood, consecrated life, married life, single life, or the diaconate, we pray:
For out transitional deacons, Eliseo Avendano, Adam Kotas, and Mario Valencia, who will be ordained priests for our diocese on May 22nd at St Johns in Napa that they will carry on the message of the Lord, and for five men discerning priesthood for our diocese and wait acceptance to the seminary, we pray:
In Christ,
Fr. Thomas Diaz,
Vocation Director of the Diocese of Santa Rosa
This Week
Saturday, June 5
4:00 - 4:30 pm - Confessions
5:00 p.m - Mass in English
5:00–6:20 pm - Religious Education in Spanish in Room 8
7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish
Sunday, June 6
8:30 am - Mass in English
10:30 am - English language Mass and Children’s Liturgy of the Word
12:30 pm - Spanish language Mass
Monday, June 7 (No daily mass)
Tuesday, June 8
8:30 am - Daily Mass
6:00 pm - RCIA Inquiry, call Pat Thul at 444-8322
Wednesday, June 9
8:30 am - Daily Mass
7:00 pm Spanish Choir practice
Thursday, June 10
8:30 am - Daily Mass
7:00–9:00 pm - Spanish Prayer Group in Room 8
Friday, June 11
8:30 am - Daily Mass
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Youth Meeting in the Youth Building
Saturday, June 12
4:00 - 4:30 pm - Confessions
5:00 p.m - Mass in English
5:00 – 6:20pm - Religious Education in Spanish in Room 8
7:00 pm - Mass in Spanish
Sunday, June 13
8:30 am - Mass in English
No English CCD classes until August
10:30 am: English language Mass and Children’s Liturgy of the Word
12:30 pm: Spanish language Mass
ANNOUNCEMENT:
On Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Angelica Matias is in the Rectory office to assist our Hispanic parishioners.
Finance Corner
The weekly amount needed to sustain our Parish is $3,442.00.
Your Contributions Sun. 5/30 = $ 1,741.00
St. Vincent de Paul Sun. 5/30 = $ 1,067.00 *
Includes $380 in checks to St. Vincent de Paul and those checks to Sacred Heart’s 2nd collection which also goes to St. Vincent de Paul.
June 2nd collections
June 5 & 6 Diocesan Seminarians
June 12 & 13 Restoration & Repair
Thank you for your generous and faithful support of our Parish ~ Fr. Mora
St. Vincent de Paul Says Volunteers Needed to Help Restore Diginity
The new Shower Facilities for the Homeless are Open for Business! On May 11th, the homeless in the immediate area around the St. Vincent de Paul Dining Facility on 3rd Stree were made aware that showers were available. Ten people took showers, seven men and three women. All were given clean underwear and socks. It was rewarding to those present to hear the joyful responses to the new showers.
Eric was the first person to use shower #1-he was singing and talking to himself, & had a big smile. Ron was the first person to use shower #2. Mysty went in with dirty hands &face and came out with a pink glow on her face and said, “Oh hot water, a piece of heaven.”. Johnathan came out &said “Feels like a million bucks”
Over the next couple of weeks we’ll continue to refine procedures for the shower before publicly announcing the time and hours of operation. During this time we’ll open the showers Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning 9am-Noon. Hours of operation will be expanded based upon demand and volunteers available. At least two volunteers will be needed for each day the showers are open. Training will be provided for volunteers. The showers are viewed as a community asset that we should all protect and cherish. If you volunteer, more than likely, you’ll get to work with Betty Chinn, and share the experience of helping others.
We looking for volunteers that can commit to one day a week, OR one day a month for a 3 hour shift. If you or anyone you know would like to help by volunteering, please contact Lisa Bethune at 822-7923.
Ministry To The Sick
The priest of the parish wants very much to make sure that parishioners who are hospitalized or homebound receive pastoral care. We depend on the families and neighbors of parishioners to notify the rectory office so we can bring you the sacraments. If you would like to receive Communion, a visit from Priest/Deacon or are going into the hospital please call the parish office. For immediate needs ask who is on duty for hospital calls.
Pray For Us
Bernie Barrett, Ashley Stoddard, John Thompson, Dennis Newstead, Susan Adelsperger, Emery Bator, Paul Burns, Charlotte Dillion, Steve Beckman, Juana Negrete, Antonio Tovar, Maria De Jesus Galvan, Dawn Mulderig, Maria Costa.
If you are on the mend and wish your name to be removed from our prayer list, please call the parish office and let us know. Names on this list are only included with permission of the individuals. They will remain on the list for one month, and can be repeated by calling the rectory.
Visitation Help Needed
We need a visitor(s) for Emery Bator on Sundays after Mass to bring him communion and the church bulletin. Emory is very lively but shut-in at Timber Ridge #123. Please call Fr. Mora or the Recto
Condolences
To the family of Barbara & Albert Nickols whose father, Joseph Gonsalves, recently passed away. Condolences may be sent to: Barbara Nickols, 1204 Hoover St., Eureka 95501
Please let the Rectory know if parishioners or family members pass on so we can hold you up in prayer and offer condolences.
Pizza Benefit Dinner
The Knights of Columbus Assembly #56 invites all Knights & their respective parishes to a pizza & salad benefit dinner on June 12th from 5:30 TO 7:30 PM at St. Bernard Parish Hall.
Tickets are $8 Adults, $4 Children 5-12, Under 5 FREE
Proceeds of the event go to fund various Knight charities. Let’s show our support and gratitude for the wonderful breakfast the Knights of Columbus held for Sacred Heart Church by attending.
Study the Gospel of Luke
Have you been thinking about learning more about the gospels? Fr. Eric Freed's weekly study group is studying the gospel of Luke on Wednesday nights from 7:30-8:30 pm at the Newman Center in Arcata. The group will meet next on June 2, 9 & 16. Several people from Sacred Heart have been attending the group that just finished studying the gospel of Matthew and recommend it highly. Everyone is welcome to drop in and no registration fee is required. Call 822-6057 for more information.
Fr. Eric Freed is the associate pastor at St. Bernard’s, the chaplain at the Newman Center, and teaches at Humboldt State University. He has just returned from a trip to Japan where he was promoting a book he has written. It is an account of the experiences of Hiroko Takanashi, who was 15 years old when the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima at the end of World War II. Freed also translated a series of haiku poems about the Hiroshima experience written by Mrs. Takanashi and provided commentary on the literary quality of the poems.
PRAYER and SILENCE
Do you find yourself desiring to grow in knowledge and love of God? Do you desire to spend time in silent prayer alone with God? If yes, we invite you to visit and discern whether God may be calling you to the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites. We follow a life of prayer and service according to the spirituality of St. Teresa of Avial and St. John of the Cross.
We meet on the Second Sunday of each month from 1-4 pm at Church of the Assumption in Ferndale at the Parish Hall. For more information, please call Alan or Ginny Fox at 725-6930.
Help available for Couples wanting to start a Family.
The Pope Paul VI Institute, (The Home of Fertility Care and NaPro Technology) can offer hope to women struggling with infertility. “In everything we do , we seek to follow God’s plan and purpose for reproductive health, and provide patients with solutions that contribute to healthy marriages and families.”
For more information call or email (402) 390-6600 or www.popepaulvi.co
Merciful Jesus, I consecrate myself today and always to Your Most Scared Heart.
Most Scared Heart of Jesus I implore, that I may ever Love You more and more.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I trust in You!
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us!
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus I believe in Your Love for me.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Your Heart.