Recent Additions to the Photo Gallery: Stained Glass Dedication, First Communion & More!

Be sure to check out all  the latest additions to the photo gallery on the page under the “Church Life” tab!

M.O.M.S. Play Date

Children and their mothers are invited to meet at Aurora Heights Park Wednesday, June 6th from 10-11:30 a.m. for an informal play date. In case of inclement weather, the gathering will be moved to McCann Center. This event is being hosted by past participants of Ministry of Mothers Sharing – a program that gathers Catholic women together to form a network of mutual spiritual support. For more information contact Nicole Biondi, biondi-4@hotmail.com, 515-249-3837 or Suzy Trotter, trot-terpartyof4@hotmail.com or 792-7556.

M.O.M.S. Night Out!

Mothers of all ages are invited to meet at Okoboji Grill at 7 p.m., Friday, June 1st for a M.O.M.S. NIGHT OUT! Food and beverages are on your own; connecting with other MOMS is priceless! This event is being hosted by past participants of Ministry of Mothers Sharing – a program that gathers Catholic women together to form a network of mutual spiritual support. The purpose of the evening is to visit with other MOMS from the parish in an informal setting and to celebrate the gift of motherhood. For more information contact Suzy Trotter, trotterpartyof4@hotmail.com or 792-7556.

The Sacred Heart Bingo’s Are Back!

The Bingo softball team is in action on Monday, May 14th at 6:30 p.m. The games are played at the softball complex on North 19th Street. The Team really appreciates the fan support… come out and have some fun cheering for the Bingo’s

Confirmation: Saturday, June 9 @ 4 PM

Confirmation is scheduled here for Saturday, June 9, at 4:00 p.m. Please note the change in the time for the Saturday Mass on that Saturday only. Mass that day will start at 4:00 p.m., and there will not be a Mass at 5:30.

Softball Time — Join the Bingos!

We are preparing for another fun filled season of adult softball and you are invited to sign up. Contact Marty Stratton (marty@martystratton.com) to sign up and find out more information. Everyone is welcome and players must be 16 or older.

We play in the church league on Monday nights and the season begins in late April. This is a great time for fellowship and enjoyment for every adult. We have a great following.

Ask Us to Light a Vigil Candle

Wouldn’t we all love to be able to devote an entire week to be in prayer with our blessed Lord? With busy lives this is impossible. However, the flame of a burning holy candle may symbolize our intention to be constantly in prayer. The burning wick of the candle becomes our very prayer, symbolizing our intent and desire to be at prayer, even at times when this is not possible.

You may ask our parish to remotely light a vigil candle for you. The offering is $5 per candle, which will be lit by our parish volunteers and will burn for your prayer intention for a week. You may make as many offerings as you wish, but the offering for each candle is $5, payable through PayPal.  See the Special Intentions page under the Pastoral Care tab.

Advertising Space Available — Bulletin & Website

There is advertising space available on the back of the bulletin. As an added value, the bulletin is also published on a separate page on our website.  (CLICK HERE to view page.)

The small ad cost is $250 per year and $400 per year for the large ad. This can be paid monthly, quarterly, or yearly, whichever you prefer. Payment can also be set up as an automatic deduction. If interested contact Ann in the parish office, 792-2050 or shnewton@iowatelecom.net

Pray for our Military

Please pray for the safety of these military personnel who have ties to members of our parish:

Caitlin Huggins McCay, Major Brian Ferguson, Major David Cordry, Philip Mead, Jeff Benda, Tim Hutson, Joey Anderson, Scott Anderson, Kole Hunziker, Bill Kopsa, Tim Dodge, Tyler Daly, Joshua Oberheu, Joe Scranton, Justin Shaw, Travis Geringer, Nathan Geringer, Jake Berger, Curtis Worthy, Mark Modlin, Jimmy Bennett, Jake Bennett, & Jason Lee Bennett.

Add the Parish Calendar to Your Google Calendar

Under “BROWSE OUR SITE”on the right side of this page, click on “CALENDAR OF EVENTS” to bring up the parish calendar.  To add it to your personal calendar, click on the “Google Calendar”  icon at the bottom of the calendar.  It will prompt you to sign in to your Google account. If you do not have a Google account you can create one by clicking on the blue button that says  “Create an account”  and follow the instructions. When prompted “Do you want to add this calendar?” click “Yes, add this calendar.”

Saturday, May 19:

4:30 PM Confessions will be heard in McCann Center

5:00 PM The Rosary will be prayed in the church 5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Jerome Beary, husband of Betty Beary.

Baptism of Ethan Jackson will be celebrated during Mass.

Sunday, May 20:

8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the church

9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the members of the parish. Graduating Seniors will be honored during Mass. 10:00 PM Reception in McCann Center following Mass to honor our High School Graduates

10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in McCann Center following Mass.

Monday, May 21:

11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the souls of Boyd & Brian Gunn, husband and son of Darlene Gunn

Tuesday, May 22:

5:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet will be prayed in the chapel

5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Richard Sinnott, nephew of Ruth O’Brien

Adoration following Mass until 6:00 PM Confessions will be heard during Adoration

Wednesday, May 23:

11:30 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Angelo LaRosa, father-in-law of Mary LaRosa

Thursday, May 24:

5:15 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the souls of Don & Eleanor Kling.

Friday, May 25:

9:00 AM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Tony Urias, son of Mary Jean Urias

9:30 AM Coffee & Visiting will be held in McCann Center following Mass.

Saturday, May 26:

4:30 PM Confessions will be heard in McCann Center

5:00 PM The Rosary will be prayed in the church

5:30 PM Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Joe Huggins, husband of Ruth Huggins and father of Cathy Carter

Sunday, May 27:

8:30 AM The Rosary will be prayed in the church

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

10:00 AM Coffee & Donuts will be served in McCann Center following Mass.

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.