Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Congratulations to our young men and women who will receive the power of the Holy Spirit today (Saturday) in the Sacrament of Confirmation. This is a very special day for them – but it is not the end – the journey of faith continues. So often we see the Sacrament of Confirmation as a graduation – and ending. But it is not. It is my hope and prayer that our young men and women will continue to grow in their faith and be active members of our Parish, sharing their gifts. As I mentioned last week, since our diocese does not have a Bishop, I have the privilege of celebrating this Sacrament with them. Hopefully I won’t mess it up too much!

Again, congratulations to our Confirmed and may the power of the Holy Spirit rest upon you and in your hearts.

Wishing you a great and blessed 4 th week of Easter. Please know of my love and
prayers for you – please pray for me!

#iwontbackdown #onlyyoucandoitbutnotalone3rd

Stitchers—Yarn Group

Every Thursday from 10:00—11:30 AM in the Adult room at McCann Center

Stitchers — Quilt Group

If you are interested in joining a new quilt group call Michelle Miller at 641-792-2050. The group plans to cut and piece the quilt tops. Once done the quilt will be machine quilted. For more information call or text Susan Metz at 641-521-3108

Sacred Heart T-Shirt Design Contest

Please submit entries to Michelle Miller or parish office by Wednesday, May 8! Winning designer gets a fun prize and a FREE T-Shirt! Good Luck!!

Confirmation

Confirmation will be celebrated next Saturday, April 20 at the 5:00 PM Mass. A reception will be held in McCann Center for the Confirmation Candidates following Mass.

Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant Position Available

Sacred Heart Parish, Newton, Iowa, is seeking a bookkeeper/administrative assistant. This person will support the parish accounting operations by processing receivables, accounts payable, processing monthly payroll, being the Parish contact for Diocesan Insurance and other as needed, quarterly and annual reporting, assisting with the budget and other tasks as assigned. It is important to have proficiency with MS Office, strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and a commitment to confidentiality. If interested, please send a resume and references to: Fr. Marty Goetz (goetzm@diodav.org or 641-792 2050). A job description is available on request.

Monthly Potluck Coordinator

We are recruiting for a coordinator for this ministry. The coordinator would come a little early to make
the drinks, help set out the table service, and then stay after to clean up the kitchen and wipe off the tables. If you would be interested in serving our parish in this way, please contact Michelle Miller,
Stewardship Coordinator, at 792-2050 or shcstewardship@gmail.com

Monthly Potluck

On the second Wednesday of the month, starting March 13 parishioners are invited to a potluck
luncheon after the 11:30 AM Mass. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish. The parish will provide table service and drinks. Come join us for this special parish gathering!

Coffee & Treats

Weekly starting Friday March 1st parishioners are invited to join us for coffee and treats after the 9:00Am Mass. The Parish will provide the coffee/treats. Please come and enjoy some fellowship after Mass.

The San Damiano Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans

The San Damiano Fraternity of the Secular Franciscans will start meeting in the McCann Center on
the third Sunday of the month on even months at 2:00 pm. All parishioners are invited to come to our gatherings to see and learn about the Secular Franciscan Order

Holy Thursday, March 28:

• 7:00 PM Mass will be offered for the members of the parish

Good Friday, March 29:

• 7:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy will be held in the church

Holy Saturday, March 30:

• 8:15 PM Holy Saturday Vigil Mass will be offered for the members of the parish

Easter Sunday, March 31:

• 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of the parish

Monday, April 1:

• No 11:30 AM Mass today

Tuesday, April 2:

• 5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Jane Butler, daughter of Frank & Carolyn Campbell

Wednesday, April 3:

• 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the Muller & Burns Families

Thursday, April 4:

• 5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Patricia Herold

Friday, April 5:

• 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Teresa Hauge, mother of Jerry Hauge

Saturday, April 6:

• 5:00 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of James Golik, husband of Vicki Golik

Sunday, April 7:

• 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of the parish

Monday, April 8:

• 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Nancy Smith, mother of Joan Thorpe

Tuesday, April 9:

• 5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of JoAnn DeJaeger, sister of Mary Mullan

Wednesday, April 10:

• 11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the Souls in Purgatory

Thursday, April 11:

• 5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Jane Butler, daughter of Frank and Carolyn Campbell

Friday, April 12:

• 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Betty Knopf

Saturday, April 13:

• 5:00 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Bill Wilgenbusch, husband of Mary Jo Wilgenbusch

Sunday, April 14:

• 9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of the parish

Welcome to the website of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, located in Newton, Iowa.

This is a Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Davenport. The church is located at 1115 South 8th Avenue East, in the southeast quadrant of Newton.

Sacred Heart is a vibrant Catholic Community, living its Eucharistic faith in the risen Jesus, proclaimed in word and deed, celebrated in worship and sacrament, and shared in outreach to the parish community, to the diocesan and universal church,  and to the wider secular community.

Our social center, staff offices, and administrative offices are housed in the McCann Center, dedicated in 1969 to the memory of the Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. McCann, who served as pastor here from 1910-1960.

The church was dedicated in 1976 and was renovated in 2005, when a courtyard was enclosed to create a gathering space at the entrance to the church. This project included a new sacristy, a day chapel, and the creation of handicapped accessible restrooms. The key element of this construction is the addition of a flowing water baptistry, which also serves as our holy water font.

Please spend some time browsing our website, but more importantly, come and visit us in person and join us in the celebration of the holy Eucharist. May God bless you this day and always.