What's New at Sacred Heart

Upcoming events and new information for Sacred Heart Parish. If you have anything you'd like to see included here (especially if it is too late to be put in the bulletin), please contact Deb Gallegos by email at: dgallegos@sacredheartprescott.com
or by phone at (928) 925-3606.

 

 

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March 23-25, 2012 -

 

"A HOOK AND A PRAYER"
A Retreat for Catholic Women
of the Diocese of Phoenix

Heal the Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: JUDIAN SOCIETY

All Women Are Welcome and Encouraged to Join Us in this Spiritual Exercise of Hope and Humility. Rooted in the Spirit of St. Ignatius and the Twelve Holy Steps of Catholic Spirituality.

COME BE RENEWED IN THE HEALING HOPE OF THE LORD TO AWAKEN YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH

TALKS
MUSIC
MASS
CONFESSION
FELLOWSHIP
POWERFUL SPEAKERS

RETREAT MASTER: Fr. Michael Accinni Reinhardt

LIVING THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
SPIRITUAL TRAINING AND EXERCISES OF ST. IGNATIUS
ALWAYS BE READY FOR COMBAT/ PREPARING FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE
RECONCILIATION AND THE SACRAMENTAL LIFE

 

JUDIAN SOCIETY HOSPITALITY HOSTS:
Kathy Reinhardt, FOUNDER, CEO
Diane Rivera, CO-FOUNDER, President

When: CHECK-IN 3:00P.M. Friday March 23, 2012- Sunday March 25, 2012
Where: HAMPTON INN 3543 Ranch Dr. Prescott, Arizona 928-443-5500 - Full Luxury Hotel Accommodations, Indoor Pool and Amenities

Contact: Judian Society 928-778-2725 or 928-273-0902 or email info@JudianSociety.org

PAYMENT may be sent to: 410 W. GURLEY ST. PRESCOTT, AZ 86301

Advanced Registration: $125.00 Late Registration $150.00 after March 9, 2012

Double Occupancy Rates Apply, Single Room Occupancy Extra, Meals, Materials Included

 

 

 

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March 23-25, 2011 -

 

CCEW (Christian Couples Experience Weekend)

Husbands - Do you need an idea on what to give your wife for a St. Valentine's Day gift?

How about a weekend away, time to take your relationship with each other and God to a new level. Join us for Sacred Heart’s Couples Christian Experience Weekend, right here in Prescott. Father Daryl, Sister Anne and couples from Sacred Heart will lead us on a weekend filled with love.

Save this date: March 23 to 25 for the upcoming weekend in 2012.

Download the registration form here.

Call for more information Bud & Carol Bevenour: 777-9040
or Moe & Marilyn Trebitowski: 759-0476

 

 

 

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January 13 - March 16, 2012 -

 

CATHOLICISM Series

 

Witness the Catholic Faith as you have never seen it before.

Join us for Fr. Robert Barron's CATHOLICISM series and STUDY PROGRAM. This high-definition epic documentary illustrates the story and beauty of the global Church. 

10 Friday mornings
Jan. 13 - Mar. 16, 2012
9:15 - 11:15 AM
St. Anthony Claret room (Lower Level of the Church)

Cost/registration: $40 by Dec. 12 / $45 after Dec. 12
Registration forms in Church office and at both Church exits

Contact: Muriel Rabideau 717-9730 or email MRabideau@SacredHeartPrescott.com
(before Dec. 15 or after Jan. 3)

 

 

 

 

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Saturday, February 25, 2012 -

 

INTO THE DESERT FOR CHRIST

2012 Lenten Men’s Conference

We are expecting about 2000 men next year! The conference will be held on Saturday Feb. 25, 2012 at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. The theme will be “Defend & Proclaim!” (Apologetics and Evangelization). The conference will begin at 9 am and conclude with a Mass at 5 pm with both our bishops. Mark your calendars and watch here for more information to come!

 

 

 

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February 2012 -

 

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and our own Diocese of Phoenix Bishop Olmsted, have asked us to sign this petition to "Rescind the HHS Dept. Mandate Requiring Catholic Employers to Provide Contraceptives/Abortifacients to Their Employees"

Also, please visit and sign the petition at http://www.stophhs.com/

 

Watch the video of Bishop Olmsted's Letter on the Coercive HHS Ruling Mandates Sterilization, Abortion-Inducing Drugs and Contraception  

 

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ARIZONA SENATORS & AREA REPRESENTATIVE

Senator Jon Kyl:
730 Hart Senate Building Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4521
Fax: (202) 224-2207
Email Senator Kyl

Senator John McCain:
241 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Main: (202) 224-2235
Fax: (202) 228-2862
Email Senator McCain

District 1 Rep. Paul Gosar:
240 South Montezuma Street #101 Prescott, AZ 86303
Phone: 928-445-1683
Fax: 928-445-3414
Email Congressman Gosar

 

 

 

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February 2012 -

 

ANNUAL CELEBRATING MARRIAGE EVENT 2012

If you and your spouse were looking forward to celebrating an important wedding anniversary with Bishop Olmsted in 2012, the event is still on, but the date is changing.

The 2012 Diocese of Phoenix Celebrating Marriage Event for jubilee anniversary couples this year is moving from the closest Saturday to Valentine Day...Feb. 11th to September 22nd.

This timing change on the calendar anticipates that this event will be changing in 2013 to a September Diocesan Marriage Conference, focused on evangelization and renewal for marriages of any length.

For this year’s registration, visit www.ourcovenantoflovephx.org or call Mike at (602) 354-2355.

 

 

 

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January 2012 -

 

STAMPS

Don’t forget to save your used stamps! Used stamps are becoming more valuable because they are getting more scarce. This is due to an increase in phoning, faxing, e-mailing and metering of envelopes.

Used stamps have traditionally been a source of income for the Missions. It doesn’t cost you any money, only a little effort. Cut or tear the stamps off of the envelopes leaving about a half inch of paper around the stamps. Treat the stamps carefully as stamp collectors only want stamps in perfect condition.

Drop off your stamps in the Parish or School Office, and Sr. Anne will get them to the missionaries. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

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January 8-14, 2011 -

 

NATIONAL MIGRATION WEEK

National Migration Week will be observed in dioceses around the country January 8-14. This year's theme, "Welcoming Christ in the Migrant," and the artistic renderings in the week's materials depict the disciples welcoming a stranger on the road to Emmaus.

"Just as on the road to Emmaus, Christ's disciples met him in the guise of a stranger, this year's theme helps remind us that Christ makes himself present to each of us in the lonesome traveler, the newcomer, and the migrant," said Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles. "We are called to open our hearts and provide hospitality to those in need, especially for migrants who find themselves far away from home and in vulnerable situations." Archbishop Gomez is the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committee on Migration.

Additionally, the U.S. bishops continue to encourage advocacy efforts by the Catholic community on comprehensive immigration reform. Visit the Justice for Immigrants Campaign website for more information or the U.S. bishops' website Natinal Migration Week section, too.

Earlier this year, Pope Benedict XVI also unveiled the theme for the 98th World Day of Migrants and Refugees to be celebrated January 15, 2012: “Migration and the New Evangelization.” In his message the pope says that the present time calls upon the Church to intensify its missionary activity both in the regions where the Gospel is proclaimed for the first time and in countries with a Christian tradition.

“Proclaiming Jesus Christ the one Savior of the world ‘constitutes the essential mission of the Church’ ... Today we feel the urgent need to give a fresh impetus and new approaches to the work of evangelization in a world in which the breaking down of frontiers and the new processes of globalization are bringing individuals and peoples even closer,” said Pope Benedict.

Internal or international migration, in search of better living conditions or to flee from the threat of persecution, war and violence, has led to an unprecedented mingling of individuals and peoples, with new problems not only from the human standpoint but also from ethical, religious and spiritual ones, the pope said. And, he added, “Christian communities are to pay special attention to migrant workers and their families by accompanying them with prayer, solidarity and Christian charity, as well as by fostering new political, economic and social planning that promotes respect for the dignity of every human person.” World Day of Migrants and Refugees was instituted by Pope Pius X in 1914.

[Pope Benedict’s message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2012 can be found at www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/messages/migration/documents/hf_ben-xvi_mes_20110921_world-migrants-day_en.html.]

Download bilingual prayer card

 

We are also pleased to share with you a new pastoral letter released this week on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It was signed by 33 Hispanic bishops from throughout the United States, including our own Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares.

Published Dec. 12 simultaneously by the Archdioceses of Los Angeles and San Antonio, this letter to our nation’s immigrants offers love, encouragement, welcome, sympathy and assurance that “you are not alone or forgotten.”

Download the bishops' letter

 

 

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December 26, 2012 -

 

A MESSAGE FROM FR. BONIFACE

Dear friends,

Fr. Boniface, a priest from Nigeria , was here at our parish a few weeks ago. Below is a message of Thanksgiving. Please keep him and his brother priests in your prayers. This morning at daily Mass, Fr. Daryl mentioned that some parts of Nigeria are being attacked, and he offered prayers for their safety and for their country. I believe prayers are powerful for conversion.

Love & Blessings,
Deborah Portzer


Subject: Message from Father Boniface
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:43:54 -0700

Father Boniface would like to offer his thanksgiving to everyone that showed their love of Our Lord and Blessed Mother and expressed such love and devotion in prayer and action to him. He will forever carry all the love and respect in his heart shown to him.....he said he is very blessed and full of joy seeing everyone. He is only able to send emails once a month as there are no access to computers where he is at. He has to travel to the city in order to do this. He wishes everyone a Most loving and blessed Christmas and will communicate with us after Christmas. Also, his Associate Priest and friends at his parish sent their THANK YOU AND BLESSINGS to all. I assured him that we all will do our best to continue our effects, not only in prayer, but through fund raising to help them with their hopes of a decent shelter they will call "church".

 

 

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December 13, 2011 -

 

A Thank You From Msgr. O'Grady:

Dear Parishioners:

Thank you for the warm welcome you gave me when I joined you for the Parish Mission. My time at Sacred Heart Parish was a great blessing for me. I am enjoying this “new” ministry in my retirement, and the affirmation and feedback received from so many of you gives me great encouragement.

The good spirit and warm hospitality extended by Fr. Art, all the other priests, and the entire staff was an added bonus. The cooperation of everyone was just great.

Finally, thank you for your very generous financial response to the mission appeal. The collection amounted to $2,401.25. Your giving will touch the lives of many children in Jicamarca, Peru. I wish I could acknowledge each gift personally, but this little note will have to do.

God bless,
Fr. Mike O’Grady

 

 

 

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Sunday, December 11, 2011 -

 

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

Below is the short talk from Dec. 11th from Sr. Anne asking for donations to help with the unfunded retirement needs of hundreds of elderly nuns, brothers, and religious order priests.

This year the Bishop has asked that the needs of the Phoenix Diocesan Clergy be included in the request for funds for the needs of retired members of religious orders.

This means that there are three options:
1. Give your donation to the Religious Order of your choice.

2. Send your donation directly to the National Retirement Fund Office To reach the National Religious Retirement Office, call 202-541-3215, email retirement@usccb.org or send to 3211 4th St NE, Washington DC 20017.

3. Put your envelope or your donation in the basket for the second collection.

Please be as generous as you can. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

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December 2011 -

 

ROSARY PRAYED BEFORE & AFTER MASS

 

 

Sunday to Saturday: 6:30 a.m. before 7:00 a.m. Mass

Sunday: 4:30 p.m. before 5:00 p.m. Youth Mass prayed for the Youth of our Parish.

Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. after 8:30 a.m. Mass

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 2011 -

 

NEW MASS TRANSLATION VIDEO SERIES

A series of 11 videos ranging in length from 1 minute to 9 minutes all with Fr. Daryl providing very practical insights for our everyday lives as Catholics.

 

 

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December 2011 -

 

THE PARISH IS CHANGING TO
ONE- PER-YEAR BOXED SET OF ENVELOPES

In order to be better stewards of parish resources, we are changing from a bi-monthly mailing of parish envelopes to a one-per-year boxed set. This will save the parish quite a bit of money over the course of the year. The envelopes are available at the tables in the Mall and are sorted alphabetically by last name.

For those parishioners who have regularly used the printed envelopes, we have ordered a boxed set for 2012. If you do not have a printed set, but would like to use envelopes, we can provide a generic Sacred Heart donation envelope and assign a number to write in the provided space.

If you are interested in learning more about the Online Giving Program,

please give us a call at the parish office 445-3141 or email Parish@SacredHeartPrescott.com.

 

 

 

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November 2011 -

 

ANYONE NEEDING PRAYER

for yourself or someone you love, please contact the Third Order of Carmelites:
Colleen at 776-9787
or e-mail praytocarm@yahoo.com

or contact our Twitter Prayer Team at Twitter.com/SacredHeartPray

 

 

 

 

 

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November 2011 -

 

An Invitation to Join Us in Dublin Ireland

Have you ever been to an International Eucharistic Congress? One occurs every 4 years and in June of next year, this spiritual event will be in Dublin, Ireland.

We (Sr. Anne & Muriel Rabideau) are offering you the opportunity to make a spiritual journey with us to this 50th International Eucharistic Congress and to visit Ireland at the same time.

In addition to participating in the Congress, we’ll pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, visit historic abbeys, view gorgeous scenery and experience Irish Culture.

Travel dates are from June 10 - June 20, 2012

Brochures are at both exits of the church, and an information night is planned for Nov. 10th at 7 pm in the St. Anthony Claret room.

In the meantime, see one of us for details. Participation will be limited to 25 people. As your local group leaders, we hope you decide to be a part of this adventure!

 

 

 

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November 2011 -

 

PLEASE BE AWARE...

At the 10:45 AM Mass on October 23, there was a purse taken from the pews while a parishioner was in the Communion line. The Prescott police have been notified, but we want our parishioners to be aware of the need to keep an eye on your personal possessions . Thank you.

 

 

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October 2011 -

 

PLEASE WELCOME
FR. ALBERTO RUIZ, CMF

Fr. Alberto will be assisting here at Sacred Heart in the coming months.

He was ordained December 8, 1994 at St. Anthony Claret Church in Fresno, California., and has served in Cameroon, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Orange, CA, Rancho Dominguez, CA, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, San Antonio, and South Sudan.

Fr. Alberto is fluent in both English and Spanish. We are very fortunate to have him join our Sacred Heart Parish. Please give him a warm welcome.

 

 

 

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October 2011 -

 

SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM

We can be there for your loved one when you just can't.

 

Providing Advocacy, Care Management, and Benefits Planning for Seniors and their families.

 

A Professional Geriatric Care Manager will help you determine what services be of value to you and your family. We have extensive knowledge about the cost, quality, and availability of resources in your loved one's community. We can simplify the overwhelming details caring for an aging loved one.

 

WHEN: Beginning October 27 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM every 4th Thursday of the month

PLEASE NOTE: For this month ONLY, we will meet on Dec. 15th instead of Dec. 22nd.

WHERE: Sacred Heart Room in the Lower Level of the Church

WHAT: Free 15-minute consultations to answer your questions.

HOW: Call Arizona Elder Care to reserve your time at (928) 639-1583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 2011 -

 

CITIZENSHIP DAY - THANK YOUs

Northern Arizona's First Citizenship Day!

 

Watch Mike Johnsen (Diocese of Phoenix Deacon Candidate, 2012 Cohort)
explain more about Citizenship Day:

 

On October 15th Sacred Heart School Gym was the site of the First Northern Arizona Citizenship Day workshop. This project was an example of putting our faith into action by serving members of our community.

Individuals with Legal Permanent Resident status, those who have had their “Green Card” for at least 5 years, or at least 3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen for 3 years, and who met other important criteria, were be assisted by trained volunteers of Sacred Heart Parish and other faith communities in completing applications for naturalization. This work protected the applicants from various types of scams and fraud that have occurred as well as avoid excessive charges from others who claim to be professionals. Some applicants have paid as much as $10,000 for assistance with no guarantee of approval.

Thank you for your prayers for the success of the event which has been embraced by local elected leaders, state legislators and our Congressional representatives as an important project for Northern Arizona respecting the Dignity of the Human Person.

It is no secret that Sacred Heart Parish, like most others, has been impacted by the current economic woes. This project could not have been as successful as it was without support from our local business community. We wish to thank those local businesses for their generosity in making this such a successful “first-time” event. IKON Copier Services donated the use of two copiers so that the applicants could make necessary copies of their documents. AIM Mail Centers provided passport grade photos at discounted prices for the applicants. Taco Don’s provided food for the Volunteers as they worked through the day. Without the volunteers of Sacred Heart Parish and the surrounding community, Citizenship Day would not have happened. The day was an example of loving God and loving Neighbor. This was a true community effort and example of living Gospel values.

For more information please check out the project on the internet at the parish website and at www.nacitizenship.com .

 

Fr. Art Gramaje, CMF
Pastor

Gene Murphy
Parish Business Manager

Mike Johnsen
Diocese of Phoenix, Deacon Candidate, 2012 Cohort
Coordinator for Citizenship Day

 

 

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September 2011 -

 

Holy Communion Under Both Kinds

In order to read the complete statement from the Diocese of Phoenix on the Norms for Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Forms, as well as a Question and Answer document on the topic, please go to this section of the Diocese of Phoenix website.

 

 

 

 

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Friday, September 2, 2011 -

 

INSTITUTION OF ACOLYTE,
Mike Johnsen

On September 2, 2011 Sacred Heart Parishioner and Deacon Candidate, Mike Johnsen, will become an instituted acolyte through the Rite of Acolyte at St. Mary’s Basilica, in Phoenix, by Bishop Thomas Olmsted.

I want to ask everyone to continue to give Mike your encouragement and support and please keep him and the entire 2012 Diaconate Cohort in your prayers as they make this very important commitment in their journey towards ordination.

Within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix and the formation of permanent deacons there are steps, which for men interested in the permanent diaconate, are necessary for development and discernment. The steps include Inquirer, Aspirant, and Candidate. Within the Candidate steps there are additional stages in the journey such as for Candidate I which includes preparation for the Rite of Installation as Lector, Candidate II includes preparation for the Rite of Installation as Acolyte. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Lay people who possess the required qualities can be admitted permanently to the ministries of lector and acolyte.” More specifically the *General Instruction of the Roman Missal(GIRM) states “The acolyte is instituted to serve at the altar and to assist the priest and deacon. In particular, it is his responsibility to prepare the altar and the sacred vessels and, if it is necessary, as an extraordinary minister, to distribute the Eucharist to the faithful.” The instituted acolyte is considered a step in the process of formation for ordination of deacons and priests. It is a function of the Church which helps in preparing men for those roles. Through the role of instituted acolyte the candidate for the diaconate receives valuable training and experience in assisting the priest and deacon in the Mass.

Please keep Mike Johnsen in your prayers in his last year before he is ordained as a Deacon.

Thank you and God Bless.

Mike Johnsen, Diocese of Phoenix Deacon Candidate, 2012 cohort

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 & EVERY Wednesday -

 

JUDIAN SOCIETY BOOK CLUB

 

Fr. Michael Accinni-Reinhardt is leading "Wednesday Catholic Book Club," beginning Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 7:00 PM.

The cost is $65.00 per person and includes the book, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri. We will be taking a look at the Biblical roots of the Mass and dissecting the New English Translation set to be used this Advent.

Wednesday Catholic Book Club is part of the St. Jude Institute of Catholic Spirituality at Sr. Peter’s House of Prayer, an Apostolate of Judian Society.

This program is open to all Quad-city residents and everyone is invited to join. Mass will be celebrated at 5:45 PM, prior to the book club meeting and all are welcome.

For more information please contact Judian Society at 928-778-2725, visit the website www.judiansociety.org, or stop by the St. Jude Possible Shop on the corner of Fleury and Gurley Street, across from Sharlot Hall.

 

 

 

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August 2011 -

WALKING ROSARY

If you are interested in helping to build a walking rosary in the yard behind the Youth Center building, please contact Lisa Baynes in the Atrium at 445-3141 ext. 319 or email her at LBaynes@SacredHeartPrescott.com

 

 

 

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July 17, 2011 -

 

FROM OUR PASTOR

 

July 17, 2011

My dear parishioners:

For those who have followed the previous financial reports in this bulletin, it is apparent that this past fiscal year has challenged us in both our revenues and expenses. There were some notable factors that contributed to the parish’s budget deficit:

• 5% cut from plate collections =- $50,000; additional 3% deduction = $37,918 with one less Sunday Collection of $20,000 = $57,918
• Over $30,000 in extraordinary, unforeseen plant/maintenance expenses
• A Fundraising/Development shortfall of $151,797.24.
• Accounting for depreciation: $129,600.

Given conservative estimates regarding the projected Sunday collections and following the strong recommendation from the Parish Finance Council, we needed to cut expenses totaling $175,000 from the 2011-2012 budget. These are some highlights from these difficult cuts:

• A major reduction of salaries for three employees
• The Claretian Missionaries took a 10% cut in payroll
• Parish staff will take two weeks of unpaid work furlough
• Sold the school bus and one of the priest’s cars
• Elimination of the full time Youth Minister position and part time maintenance position
• Each ministry department of the parish cut 10% from the previous budget
• A combination of repair maintenance, reduced salaries, and reduced services has allowed us to adjust our total budget for 2011/2012 fiscal budget saving $181,180.91.

These cuts are difficult but necessary if we are to be fiscally responsible to the members of the parish and the resources that you so generously share.

I want to start a Development Council that will plan and implement positive actions in the areas of stewardship, development, and major fundraising. I hope that this will help us exceed our projections for our various revenue streams in the upcoming fiscal year.

I pray that the Lord will continue to guide us in all things—even finances. I believe that our God is a God of providence and that with all of us doing our part, we will not only establish ourselves financially, but flourish in all of our ministries. If we focus on our mission and goals, Sacred Heart will grow in both our faith and in our community.

In Mary’s Heart,

Fr. Art Gramaje, CMF
Pastor

fragramaje@sacredheartprescott.com
(928) 445-3141

 

 

 

 

 

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