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Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church Cicero, Indiana

410 S. Pearl St., PO Box 889 Cicero, IN 46034

www.SacredHeartCicero.org 317-984-2115 PO BOX 889

Cicero, IN 46034

February 21, 2021

First Sunday of Lent

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Wednesday 5:00 to 5:45 PM

Saturday 3:30 to 4:30 PM

Parish Office M-TH 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed on Friday

317-984-2115

Mon. & Wed. 6:00 PM

Tues. & Thurs. 8:30 AM

Devotions

Adoration

First Friday Noon-8:00 PM

Every Wednesday 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Rosary

Sunday at 10:00 AM

Holy Days of Obligation:

Vigil 5:00 PM Day of 8:30 AM 7:00 PM

National Holidays 8:30 AM

First Friday 11:00 AM

A Pastorate of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana


Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults To inquire about be-coming a Catholic, please call 984-2115

Sacrament of Baptism Parents should attend baptism classes. To schedule, please call 984-2115.

Sacrament of Marriage Diocesan policy requires

initial contact at least six months prior to the proposed wedding date. To schedule, please call 984-2115.

Vocations to the Priesthood or Religious Life If you are interested in the priestly or religious life, contact Father Derek Aaron or email [email protected].

Natural Family Planning Diocesan NFP Coordinator Susan Hoefer at 888-544-1684 or [email protected].

If the pastor or deacon cannot be reached in an emergency, call Our Lady of Grace, Noblesville 317-773-4275 or St. John the Baptist, Tipton 765-675-2422.

Contributions Actual Compared to Budget

Financial Updates

02/14/2021

Sunday Contributions $5,811

Sunday Contribution Budget $8,837

Overage / (Shortfall) ($3,026)

YTD Overage / (Shortfall) ($15,406)

Other Offerings (in church & electronic)

Food Pantry $1,085 Building Fund $160 St. Francis $260 Catholic Moment $553 Propagation of the Faith $155 Church in Central Europe $65 All Saints’ Day $125 Catholic Relief Services $30

Please help us to defray the cost of the Catholic Mo-

ment by donating $25 using your envelope included

with your monthly packet, using your Online Giving

app or text -to-give by texting “$25 cmoment” to 317-

350-1985, Thank you so much!

First Sunday in Lent February 21, 2021

A Note from Fr. Sean, Magical Thinking Part 1: Blaming the Devil

Magical thinking is the idea or belief that you can influence the outcome of specific events

by doing something that has no bearing on the circumstances. This is related to superstition.

Magical thinking is a concept in psychology that may point to some mental disorder or

disturbance. Magical thinking is highly prevalent in the wide world of sports fans. Some fans

have their “lucky socks” that they have to wear inside out in order for their team to win. If someone really thinks that the socks they wear have any influence on the performance of professional athletes, then

that person has fallen prey to magical thinking.

Sadly, magical thinking is also prevalent in religion. Most of my experience of people with magical thinking has to

do with the Devil. Some people are very quick to jump to the conclusion that if they have a problem in their life that it

must the Devil. The magical thinking part comes in when people in turn try to influence the Devil by fighting him, which is very dangerous.

It is important to look at facts in order to determine cause and effect. It is harder to face up to unpleasant facts about

your life than it is to jump to the conclusion that malevolent forces are working against you. The way that the Church

approaches pastoral care for those who complain of demonic activity is to eliminate all-natural causes.

The first question I ask is why someone thinks the Devil is working in their life in an extraordinary way. In almost all cases, there are presenting issues that lead me to believe that the person may need professional mental health care

to deal with the presenting issue rather than to treat the problem as an issue of spiritual origin. If I think it really is

demonic in nature, I refer them to the Bishop’s office.

If all this sounds rather clinical, it is because it is. Some people have this image of priests coming in like a lone

gunslinger to face off against the Devil in front of the saloon. Sadly, some priests themselves have perpetuated this image. The reality is that the Church takes claims of demonic activity seriously, because the Devil is real and there are

demons in his charge who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls.

However, because we take such claims seriously, we do not immediately jump to the conclusion that just because

someone is hearing noises in their house that the Devil is the cause. Again, we rule out all-natural causes first, and

then proceed with caution, and even then only a trained priest exorcist (which I am not) with the permission of the

bishop actually deals with cases of possession.

I know that I have disappointed and even angered people who have approached me asking for some form of

exorcism, or otherwise exercise some control over a situation in their life. Such people are in pain and are looking for

relief, and they believe that their priest can offer such relief. However, I would be engaging in malpractice of the

highest order if I led you to believe that I could solve your problems with holy water and a blessing. I would be

perpetuating your magical thinking, and I would be leaving you in greater pain. If I ever recommend that you see a

therapist, it is not because I think you’re crazy (I’ve benefited from years of therapy); it’s because I think you need help that I can’t provide.

I’ll take up this topic again in future articles. Next week you’ll be reading about our new director of evangelization!

Yours in Christ,


130 Households have pledged so far - Thank you!

Have you pledged yet?

Please help us meet our goal.

Pledges can be paid monthly or quarterly. The balance is not due until December 31, 2021.

Pledge cards are available in the church narthex.

Please fill in your pledge and mail the card in the envelope provided.

Make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Sacred Heart Goal $85,304

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Current Pledges $68,926 Pledge amount needed to

make our goal $16,326

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130 Households Pledged So far

Catholic Ministries Appeal Goal for Sacred Heart

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22 Riley Hall 25 Courtney Howie

23 Jenna Beery 26 Heather Fryman

24 Jake Hall 27 Chuck Cunningham

24 Mark Mariotti 27 Michael Keller

24 Nick Smith 27 Abigail Porterfield

24 Janet Wolfe 28 C. J. Fettig

February Birthdays

You Can Register for Online Giving at

www.sacredheartcicero.org

Look under “Online Giving”

Once you have registered, get the app.

MON 3/1 St. Elizabeth Seton Fishers

TU 3/2 Sacred Heart of Jesus Cicero

WED 3/10 Holy Spirit Fishers

WED 3/10 Our Lady of Grace Noblesville

MON 3/15 St. Alphonsus Zionsville

TU 3/16 St. John Vianney Fishers

TH 3/18 St. Louis de Montfort Fishers

MON 3/22 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Carmel

TU 3/23 St. Maria Goretti Westfield

2021 LENTEN PENANCE SCHEDULE

All Begin at 7:00 PM

Fasting means one full meal and two small meals with nothing in between, required for people ages 18-59. Abstinence means no meat - required for people over the age of 14.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are Days of Fast and Abstinence. All Fridays in Lent are Days of Abstinence.

Join us for Stations of the Cross

every Friday during Lent at 7:00 PM in the chapel.

Sponsored by our Knights of Columbus Council #14476

Fish Fries will be held at area restaurants this year.

Dine in and carry-out are both available. DeLullo’s Trattoria February 26 Boathouse March 5 and 12 Stations of the Cross for children

March 7 at 9:30 AM Adults are welcome!

New Page on SHJC Website

The Prayer page has been added under the Liturgy & Faith dropdown. It contains the new Halo Meditations & Prayers as well as Bp. Barron’s Lent Reflections.

Wednesday Adoration During Lent

Exposition will begin after the 6:00 PM Mass as usual. Father Sean will give a sermon at 7:00 PM. Benediction is at 8:00 PM. These additions to Wednesday Adoration begin on March 3 and continue through March 31.

Anyone can participate in Adoration at anytime. If you would like to be on a volunteer list to help when coverage is needed, please let the office know.


Please contact the parish office at 984-2115 with updates or changes to this list. Names will be removed from this list if we haven’t received an update or information after six (6) weeks.

The clergy and seminarians of our diocese: Sunday Rev. Michael McKinley Monday Very Rev. Michael McKinney, V.F. Tuesday Deacon Mike Mescall Wednesday Rev. Thomas Metzger Thursday Deacon Mark Miller Friday Deacon Stephen Miller Saturday Mr. Jacob Miller

Jim Aloisio, Drew Arland, Jean Becker, Charlie & Shelby Bell, John Bell, Connie Bently, Laura Brady, Jerry Braley, Marty Braley,

Alyssa Bridgewater, Michael David, Henry Day, Lisa Dowell, Stan Cherry, Madonna and Pat Crawford, Jeanne Ecker, Patricia Ehr-

man, Erik Fossum, Terry Garrity, Aimee Gonzalez, Matt Gonzalez, Judy Haight, Dick & Rose Ann Harold, John Horachek, Richard

Huffman, Mary Kay Huse, Jennie Kimmel, John Omer Kindt, Brenda Klingerman, Ming Lowe, Roland Mariotti, Jo Ann Meunier,

Max Meunier, Brian McCormack, Jill Olecki, Marge Piguet, Mikey Pore, Mary Katherine Mitchell, Carol Pruitt, Rita Salee,

Michelle Salee, Jan Scearce, Barbara Schinlaub, Tina Seebeck, Norma Tharp, Marilyn and Larry Thewes, Beatrix Thornton, Jay

Thurman, Ken & Liz Whisman, Don Whiteman, Everly Wilker, Jim Wood, Cindy Zaso.

Please remember our men and women serving in our Armed Forces in your prayers.

W01 Christopher Price, Ft. Rucker AL

SA Grant Webber, U.S. Navy, Sasebo, Japan, 7th Fleet

LTJG Margaret Brumley, U.S. Navy, San Diego, Med Center

LT Eric Hayes, U.S. Navy, San Diego, USS America

Your Prayers are Needed, Please Pray For...

Pope Francis’ Intentions for February. Violence against women We pray for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded.

Marriage Support: The Third Option at Guerin Catholic High School, www.carmelthirdoption.org / 317-324-8446

Pathways to Healing from Divorce: Sessions are held on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM at Matthew 25 Build-ing, 1045 West 146th St., Ste A, Carmel Call 317-663-4039 to register

Addiction Support: Suburban North Club, Noblesville - suburbannorthclub.com, 317-770-1399 (if no answer, someone will respond to your message)

Cicero Birthright: Pregnancy Help: 317-984-7131, 24 hour crisis line 800-550-4900, [email protected]

Post Abortion Support: If you or someone you know has experienced an abortion, please contact Project Rachel at 317-452-0054. All calls are confidential.

Resources

Food Pantry Volunteers This Week

Mon, Feb 22

Deb and Brian Canfield, Ann Cavanagh, Bill Helbing

Wed, Feb 24

The Stamm Family, Anna Sobanski, Lori Stump

February

23 AA Meeting, 7 PM, St. Thomas rm

24 Adoration, 6:00 - 8:30 PM, Church

26 Stations of the Cross, 7 PM

March

2 Penance Service 7 PM, church



5 First Friday, 11:00 AM Mass Adoration 12-7 PM

5 Stations of the Cross, 7 PM, Chapel

7 Stations of the Cross for Children, Adults welcome, 9:30 AM, Church

8 K of C, 7 PM meeting, St. Thomas rm







Calendar


Mass Readings Mass Intentions

Saturday, February 20 5:00 PM † Lloyd Lasley

Sunday, February 21 8:00 AM † Lloyd Lasley 10:30 AM Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:00 PM Donor Intention

Monday, February 22 6:00 PM Donor Intention

Tuesday, February 23 8:30 AM Donor Intention

Wednesday, February 24 6:00 PM † Bob Rehlander

Thursday, February 25 8:30 AM Donor Intention

Friday, February 26 No Mass Here Today

Saturday, February 27 5:00 PM † Lloyd Lasley

Sunday, February 28 8:00 AM † Lloyd Lasley 10:30 AM Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:00 PM Donor Intention

Second Sunday of Lent

February 28

First Reading — The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith (Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18).

Psalm — I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living (Psalm 116).

Second Reading — If God is for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31b-34).

Gospel — Jesus was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white (Mark 9:2-10).

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Lent Tuesday: St. Polycarp Friday: Abstinence

Daily Readings

Mon 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19

Tues Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-7, 16-19; Mt 6:7-15

Wed Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32

Thurs Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12

Fri Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-8; Mt 5:20-26

Sat Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48

February 27 - 28 Second Sunday of Lent

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Corky Aiken Dale Peyton Jennie Peyton

8:00 AM Sunday

Shelby Keller NOT FILLED

Jim Gangnon Heather Becker Bob Becker

Pam Miller Becky Thesier

10:30 AM Sunday

Mark Bailey Lori Stumpp

Theresa Noller Heather Becker Amber Phlipot

Chad Homan Jim Seebeck

5:00 PM Sunday

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Sunday Homily A video of the Sunday Homily can be found on the website at: https://www.sacredheartcicero.org/homilies (Usually updated on Monday).

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