2nd Collection June 30/July 1 // Social Justice // Catholic Social Teachings Fr. Ferdinand from Divine Savior will be speaking at all the Masses on June 30/ July 1. There will be a special collection for missionary work around the world. We will take donations for 2 weekends.

Video Camera Needed to Tape Weekend Masses Sacred Heart Church is looking to borrow a video camera to record our weekend Mass to be televised for the homebound for a few months. If you have one that you are not using and would be willing to let us borrow, please contact the Church office at 641-732-4342. Camera must be able to use a standard SD card. Masses may not be televised, due to our current video camera not working.

Pondering Parables with Padre (Popcorn provided)

St. Isidore Catholic Community is sponsoring a series discussing parables led by Fr. Burkle. Bring your Bible — we will have some on hand. For all Parishioners / families with children 2nd grade & up. Wednesday evenings — 6:30-7:30pm June 27—at Visitation July 11—at Sacred Heart July 18—at Visitation July 25—at Sacred Heart Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked him, “Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?” How does one speak about things that cannot be fully explained? You see stories and analogies. Jesus used parables. Then after hearing them, the people were encouraged to reflect on them to get a deeper understanding. In parables, there are many ways of looking at them, and not everyone will come to the same conclusion. Sponsored by Adult Faith Formation

Thank You from CUF “Thank you to all who attended and worked at coffee & rolls and the silent pie auction. A special thank you to the outstanding talented pie bakers and the generous pie purchasers.” Catholic United Financial PVT 371

Selling Raffle Tickets for Quilt at Sacred Heart Sacred Heart Building Funds quilt tickets will be sold before and after both Masses at Sacred Heart on June 23 & 24. The quilt will be on display.

Co-chairperson for Visitation Fall Festival Visitation Parish is looking for an individual/s for a co-chair for their Fall Festival. Please contact Becky at 641-390-1543 or the Visitation office at 641-710-2441.

Christ Our Life Catholic Regional Conference Renée Bondi suffered a life-changing accident the night after she became engaged, losing the use of her hands, legs and her beautiful singing voice. Renée shares how she learned to live daily beyond her fears and came to rediscover God’s presence and peace. Join Renée and seven more world-class speakers at one of the largest Catholic conferences of its kind at Wells Fargo Arena on September 29 and 30! ChristOurLifeIowa.com. Tickets are now available by contacting Beth Hoppel at 641-732-3428.

Car Raffle to Raise Money for Building Project Drawing will be July 8 Win a '32 Roadster Hot Rod! A '32 Roadster was donated to the Sacred Heart Church Building Project. Raffle tickets are being sold for $100 each! Tickets are available at the entrance of church, at the parish office, or by contacting Dave Mayer 641-220-3716. If you have friends, family or co-workers that want tickets, or if you would like flyers to hang in your office, let Dave know. Check out this link for more information - https://sites.google.com/view/roadsterraffle.

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June 24, 2018

Monday, June 25 No Mass - pray for Vocations

Tuesday, June 26 AV 10:00am Apple Valley Staff & Residents Wednesday, June 27 SCNH 10:00am SCNH Residents Thursday, June 28 SH 8:30am † Matt Niess Friday, June 29 VIS 8:30am † Henry & Barbara Koenigs Saturday, June 30 SH 5:15pm † Robert Donner Sunday, July 1 8:30am For the People VIS 10:30am † Kenneth Blaser SH

St. Isidore invites you to pray with us for: Amber Sherrard,

Verle Nickerson & Lori Cimmiyotti

Rosary Leaders on June 26 Faith Home, 9:45am: Marcella Voight Osage Rehab., 10:00am: Vera Kasel

STEWARDSHIP REPORT June 16 & 17, 2018

SACRED HEART, OSAGE Adult Budget ......................... $3,081.00 Offertory .................................. $151.52 Candles ...................................... $20.00 Easter Flowers .......................... $20.00 Building Fund ..................... $12,830.00 Total ................................... $16,102.52

VISITATION, STACYVILLE Adult Budget ......................... $1,603.00 Offertory .................................. $273.00 Candles ...................................... $10.00 Total ..................................... $1,886.00

Stewardship Quote St. Paul reminds us in the second reading that Christ died “so that those who live might live no longer for themselves.” What we give to and do for others,

we give to and do for Jesus!

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) - an easy way to contribute Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT) are when parishioners have their weekly donation taken directly out of their checking or savings account. We have several parishioners using this option. It is easy to sign up and you won’t have to remember your envelope every week. For more information, contact the St. Isidore Catholic Center.

Bulletin advertising space

There is advertising space available on the back of our bulletin for persons or businesses in this area who wish to have some exposure during the 2018 calendar year. The bulletins come out weekly and the rate is $225.00 for the full year. Contact the St. Isidore Catholic Center at (641)732-4342 for more information.

Upcoming Events

June 24 — Stacyville KC Meeting The Stacyville KC’s will be holding their June meeting on Sunday, June 24, at 7:00pm in the Visitation Church Hall. There will be election of officers. All members are encouraged to attend.

June 24 — Mitchell County Relay for Life Omelet Breakfast Mitchell County Relay for Life Omelet Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 24, from 8am to 1pm at the American Legion Hall in Osage. 3 egg omelet with all the trimming, potatoes, sweet rolls, coffee & juice. Cost is $7.00. Help fight cancer.

June 26 — Mitchell County Mobile Food Pantry This mobile food pantry provides fresh and frozen produce, meats, poultry and milk products as well as canned and packaged foods to consumers one evening a month. The next food pantry will take place on June 26 from 5:30-6:30pm at Prairie Lakes Church, 2011 Hwy 9, west of Osage. The pantry will continue each month on the 4th Tuesday of the month.

June 28 — Mitchell County Relay for Life Mitchell County Relay for Life will be held on Thursday, June 28, in Riceville from 6:00-10:00pm.

July 7 — Bridal Shower for Brandi Weis Please join us for a Come-and-Go Bridal Shower honoring Brandi Weis, bride-elect of John Clark, on Saturday, July 7, from 9:30 to 11:00am. It will be held upstairs of the Stitchery Nook at 635 Main St in Osage, Iowa. Use door on east side of building. Bring a favorite recipe to share with Brandi. Couple is registered at: Home Sweet Home, Kohl’s, Menards, Target, and Thymeless Treasures.

Upcoming Meetings June 26 - Sacred Heart Pastoral Council meeting at 7:00pm in Osage

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Readings for the Week of June 24, 2018

Sunday: Is 49:1-6/Acts 13:22-26/ Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/ Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/ Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Acts 12:1-11/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/ Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/ 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mt 5:21-43

See our website for all documents about the Sacred Heart

building project. They are located on the main page under the photo of Father Burkle.

Televised Mass on Sunday Mornings Weekend Mass is televised on OMU

Channel 14 on Sunday mornings at 9:30.

Counseling through Catholic Charities in Mason City.

Please call Sister Rita at 319-210-3854 to schedule an appointment.

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6 I will make you a light to the nations. Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26 John heralded his coming by proclaiming a baptism of repentance. Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80 John is his name.

Prayer Chain

For prayer needs, call Irene Mullenbach at

641-732-1440

We welcome to our Catholic community Blythe Marean McPheron, daughter of Jordan & Valerie (Marean) McPheron. She was baptized in Sacred Heart Church on June 16.