Eucharistic Miracles Display @ St. Joseph, Kentland We had a great turn out! At least 25 –30 people dropped in after Mass to enjoy some refreshments and to view the displays!

REMINDER: THE NATIVITY SETS ARE IN. PLEASE PICK UP AT THE SACRED HEART RECTORY

MEXICO MISSION TRIP— Want to make a difference in someone’s/your life? Come with us on the next Mexico Mission trip. February 17-24, 2024. Contact John Brost at 765-366-5329 or jbrost60@gmail.com

SCHEDULER INFORMATION St. Isidore the Farmer Pastorate is switching to Ministry Scheduler Pro to handle the scheduling of volunteers, including Lectors, Ushers, Sacristans, Cantors, EMHCs, and Servers. Please go to the following website to sign up: www.rotundasoftware.com/ministry/sitfYou’ll be prompted to sign up with you name, telephone number, and email address. PLEASE DON’T FORGET to hit the Submit button on the bottom of the signup screen. You’ll receive an email with your UserName and Password in a day or two. There is also an app for your phone which will also allow you to sign into the program and schedule yourselves for the Mass times and locations you’re willing to serve at.The Ministry Scheduler Pro is a free app available in the App Store for iPhone, and the Play Store

The Sacred Heart Sewing Guild has been busy making quilts! Please stop by Glotzbach Pharmacy to shop all the styles and patterns!!

Council 9400 tidbit– - - In the past two months K of C Council 9400 members picked up trash along SR 52, helped sell nativity scene sets, honored Knights of The Month with applicable certificates, distributed 2 pallets of children's audio books, delivered food to the BC coop, and provided the Benton Community Retirement Center with a large fruit basket for All Hallows' Eve. One member was recognized for his 60 years with K of C. All catholic men are invited to attend our next Knights of Columbus meeting on Monday, Nov. 6th, 7:00 PM, St. Patrick Parish Hall.

DECEMBER CO-OP NEEDS: DISPOSABLE DIAPERS (BABY & ADULT) OR CANNED FRUIT

Mexico Mission trip info: Want to make a difference in someone's/your life? Come with us on one of the next Mexico Mission trips. They are Nov. 4-11, 2023, and Feb. 17-24, 2024. Contact John Brost at 765-366-5329 or jbrost60@gmail.com

Organist Needed: St. Charles is in need of an organist for the weekend Mass. If interested contact Sally Stacey at sajlstac@aol.com or 765-583-2137.

Lenten Book Study: Women in the Pastorate are invited to join a Lenten Book Study beginning the week of February 22. The book, This Present Paradise by Claire Dwyer, is an invitation into the prophetic life of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity and her call to holiness for the laity.

We are in the process of forming a council for our new pastorate. We would welcome any volunteers or suggestions for candidates. Members need to be open to the “Pastorate Idea” Please contact Fr. Weisenberger by Feb. 15th as the council need to exist before March. 219-474-5514, or by email which is listed on the 1st page of the bulletin.

Ways to support Sacred Heart Elementary

We need volunteers to clean/COVID clean the church on a weekly basis. If you are willing to clean, please call Sherry Fischer at 847-902-2121 or the parish office to sign up for a week. The weekly schedule runs from December 28 thru June 14 for those interested. Your help is appreciated.

The work in the church is almost complete. Sunday Mass will resume December 27th @ 10:30 AM. Mon – Wed 8AM & Friday’s @ 6PM

The February mission trip has been canceled due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. If you have any questions email John Brost at jbrost60@gmail.com or call him at 765-366-5329.