The Rhodes Ahead

Happy 2025!

Along with the prayer pictured below, I got this information from the website catholclife.diolc.org:

Jubilee 2025 was proclaimed by Pope Francis in the Papal Bull Spes Non Confundit (“Hope does not disappoint”).

“The coming Jubilee will thus be a Holy Year marked by the hope that does not fade, our hope in God. May it help us to recover the confident trust that we require, in the Church and in society, in our interpersonal relationships, in international relations, and in our task of promoting the dignity of all persons and respect for God’s gift of creation.” (Pope Francis, Spes Non Confundit 25)

The jubilee will begin in Rome on the vigil of the Lord’s Nativity on Dec. 24, 2024 with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, and in local dioceses on Holy Family Sunday on Dec. 29. It will conclude in local dioceses the following Holy Family Sunday on Dec. 28, 2025, and in Rome on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Jan. 6, 2026, with the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Fr. Zarse explained these four points of a Jubilee in a recent homily:

• It was a year to go home.
• It was a year to let the ground rest.
• It was a year to forgive all dets.
• It was the year for a pilgrimage.

Pope Francis also wrote: “The coming Jubilee will thus be a Holy Year marked by the hope that does not fade, our hope in God…Through our witness, may hope spread to all those who anxiously seek it. May the way we live our lives say to them… ‘Hope in the Lord!’ May the power of hope fill our days.” (Spes Non Confundit, 25)

I think our New Year's Resolution needs to be to celebrate the Jubilee year! There are many resources online, for all ages. It is exactly what we need in our world.

Strength in Surrender,

Kathy Rhodes

Foundation Stones Survey: Fr. Zarse would like all Parishioners to complete this survey every quarter so that we can measure our parish and how we are holding ourselves accountable to living out the Five Foundation Stones of: Adoration, Reconciliation, Rosary, Fasting and Praying with scripture. Please complete by Sunday, January 19.

https://web4u.forms-db.com/view.php?id=2493005

It is that time of year when we will start the enrollment process. Please note that all current students are rolled into next year's enrollment and your FACT's account will collect the fees around Feb. 20. You need to notify us in advance if your plans have changed. Please email myself or Cindy if you need to change it.

It is also that time when we will be collecting names of siblings you might want to enroll. Especially those entering Kindergarten. Please go into your admin account and log in. Click the button to enroll for next year and add your additional student. As always please make sure that your information is correct and complete.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FABA62DAAF49-54166852-father

Jan. 12 1st Eucharist Parent Meeting

Jan. 14 4th Grade Parent Reception after Mass

Jan. 20 No School MLK Day

Jan. 26 Catholic Schools Week Mass Kick off

Jan. 31 Half Day, 11:30 Dismissal, Cardinal Carnival

• Father/Daughter Dance 6:30 PM

May 20 Last Day of School, 11:30 Dismissal

Monday: Chicken and Noodles

Tuesday: Corn Dogs

Wednesday Cheese Pizza

Thursday: Orange Chicken

Friday: Grilled Cheese

MASS & MINISTRY

St. Mary's Food Kitchen: Our next opportunity to feed the hungry is on Tuesday, January 14. Please click here to donate a food item or sign up to volunteer on that day.

Young Adult Ministry Lead & Events: Sacred Heart is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and creative individual to lead and grow our Young Adult Ministry for individuals aged 21-39. This ministry will serve as a place for young adults to deepen their faith, build a supportive community, and engage in fellowship, prayer, and learning. If you are interested in serving as a ministry lead, please contact Emily Dumler. In the meantime, click here for details about two upcoming events at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Valentine's Date Night: Don't miss this memorable evening with your spouse! Join us on Saturday, February 8, 6:00 - 8:30 pm for a romantic evening designed to strengthen your relationship. The evening begins with delicious hors d’oeuvres, followed by a special couples’ Adoration and meditation session with Father Zarse, culminating in an intimate dinner for two. $70 per couple. Limited childcare available. Click here to register.

Marriage Mini-Retreat: All married couples are invited to join us on Saturday, February 15, 9:00 am. - 3:30 pm., for a day of encouragement, insight, and practical tools on how to connect, converse and love your spouse more effectively. Confession and Mass available following the retreat at 3:30 pm. Registration is $20 and includes course materials, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Limited childcare available. Click here for more details and to register.

Money Counters Needed: Sacred Heart is looking for volunteers to help count money from the weekend Masses. Volunteers meet at the Parish offices each week on Monday mornings. If you are interested in serving our Parish in this way, please contact Jennifer Peavler via email or call 913-422-5700.

EVENTS & UPDATES

Family Bingo Night: Join us on Saturday, January 18 at 6:00 pm for FAMILY BINGO! We will kick off the evening with dinner and dessert before diving into our exciting BINGO games. Tickets are $10 for adults (13 years and older) and $5 for children (4-12 years), covering both dinner and BINGO games with chances to win prizes! Registration is open if you want to grab your tickets early.

Confession Cancellation: There will be no confessions on Wednesday, January 22 here at Sacred Heart.

Blood Drive: Sacred Heart's next blood drive with the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is scheduled for Thursday, January 23 from Noon - 6 p.m. The blood drive will be in Meeting Rooms 1&2 and you can pre-register for a time slot by clicking here. Help save a life!

Many of you know that Dennis Uniform is no longer in business. There are many places that have our plaid. Here is one you can use. They do not have our embroidered shirts at this time. There may be a change in the logo, so until then you can wear plain burgundy shirts. Please watch for information on any transitions that may be coming.

Please know this Calendar may change.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL CALENDAR 2025-2026

Revised 1/10/25

AUGUST

6 Teachers Return

7 New Family Social 6:30

? Enrollment 4-7

13 *First day of school *11:30 dismissal

21 Back to School Night

SEPTEMBER

1 NO SCHOOL-Labor day (SOF)

? Lemon Out Free Dress Day

? CPS Parent Meeting

? Donuts with Dads

? Changing Bodies 5th grade Talks 6:30

25 NO SCHOOL- P/T Conference

26 NO SCHOOL

OCTOBER

? School Picture Day

? Muffins with Moms

20/21 NO SCHOOL-End of 1st Quarter

? Trunk of Treat

31 HALF DAY Halloween Parties

NOVEMBER

1 CEF Gaudemaus

21 *11:30 Dismissal-Near and Dear Day

SOF PM

24-28 NO SCHOOL-Thanksgiving

24 Teacher PD

DECEMBER

? Christmas Program

18 Last Day Before Break

19 NO SCHOOL- Teacher PD

Beginning of Christmas Break

JANUARY

5 NO SCHOOL-Teachers Return

6 *Classes Resume-K-8

19 NO SCHOOL-MLK Holiday

25 Catholic Schools Week Begins

30 *11:30 Dismissal Cardinal Carnival

FEBRUARY

? Class Photos

? Fat Tuesday/Early Valentine Parties

12 NO SCHOOL-Parent Teacher Conference

13 No School – PD Day

16 NO SCHOOL-President’s Day

18 Ash Wednesday

MARCH

? Serve Day/Talent Show

16-23 NO SCHOOL-Spring Break

23 No School Teacher PD

24 *Classes Resume 1-8

25 Classes resume for K

APRIL

2 Holy Thursday Full day of School

3 No School Good Friday

6 NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday

19 Quo Vadis Dinner

20 No School SOF

MAY

1 NO SCHOOL SOF

6 May Crowning

11 Graduation Dinner

12 Graduation Mass

18 Field Day

19 *Last day of School-*11:30 Dismissal

20 Teacher PD

Mrs. Rockers talked to all the students about this volunteer award. These forms are in the documents menu in the miscellaneous file or here is a link to the forms:

https://5il.co/2vdoa.

St. Benedict Rosary Prayer Group will meet on the little playground at 3:06 each Wednesday to pray The Rosary (or at least part of it) for SHOJ school. All are welcome, even littles can come play while you pray. Please join us.

Email: kathy.rhodes@shoj.org
Website: school.SHOJ.com
Location: 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134225520
Facebook: facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicSchool