Dec 2007
December 2007 News
Parish Registration Information:
We invite anyone interested in knowing more about Sacred Heart Parish to contact our parish office at 319-234-4996. A staff member will be happy to answer any of your questions and/or make an appointment with you to register as a parish member. Office hours are 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.


First Reconciliation Celebration
Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 10:00am at Queen of Peace Church


Feast of the Immaculate Conception

(holyday of obligation)
Mass times: Friday, Dec. 7th at 5:30pm & Saturday, Dec. 8th at 8:00am


Advent Parish Communal Penance
Sacred Heart & St. Edward parishes will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Sunday, December 9th at 2:00pm at Sacred Heart Church. Plan to complete your spiritual preparation for Christmas at this service.

Christmas Mass Schedule:
Christmas Eve: Monday, December 24
Masses at 5:30 & 10:00pm
Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25
Mass at 9:00am



BIBLE 101 Series -- Wednesday evenings, beginning November 7th
6:30-8:00pm in the Rectory Classroom at Sacred Heart.

A six-part series for all who are interested in a general introduction to the bible. It will review the structure and content of the Old & New Testaments.

YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY -- Cedar Valley Theology on Tap will sponsor an Advent Bible study program for young adult Catholics in their 20s and 30s. This four-week program will explore the biblical accounts of the birth of Jesus. If you are interested, contact Annemarie Goldhorn at annemarie.goldhorn@gmail.com.

STORIES FOR ADVENT -- "Waiting in Silence, Waiting in Hope, Waiting in Love" is the theme for the 12th annual evening of Stories for Advent Reflection to be held on Monday, Dec. 3, at 7:00pm, at St. Stephen Catholic Student Center in Cedar Falls. This evening of reflections and stories designed to guide our participation in the Advent season will be presented by Gail Froyen and is open to the public.

ADVENT RETREAT -- "The Fullness of the Father's Love" is a retreat sponsored by the Intercity Prayer Community to be held on Sunday, Dec. 16, from 1:00 to 6:00pm at Sacred Heart Parish in Waterloo. The retreat will include witness talks, time for private reflection, prayer and praise, and Reconciliation. For information, contact Sharon Even at 232-7338 or Dave Cushing at 234-9912.

For a complete listing of Adult Formation Opportunities contact Dave Cushing at 234-9912 or go to the Metro Adult Formation page of this website OR simply click on the following link:
http://www.waterloocatholics.org/


For a complete listing of Middle School and High School Youth Ministry activities and offerings, contact Kim Huff or Annie Zeets at 233-3358 Ext. 134 OR simply click on the following link:
www.WCYM.net