The Rhodes Ahead
October 3, 2025 , 2025
From Mrs. Rhodes
Dear Sacred Heart Families,
So many reasons to love October! If only we can get it to feel like fall!
October is Pro-Life Month, a special time when we join together as a Catholic community to celebrate and uphold the dignity of every human life, from conception to natural death. As followers of Christ, we are called to cherish the gift of life and support those most vulnerable in our society, especially the unborn.
Oct. 7, we celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary, and we are reminded that October is also the Month of the Holy Rosary. The Rosary is a powerful prayer that helps us reflect on the life of Christ and His mother, Mary, while drawing us closer to God through contemplation and meditation on the mysteries of our faith. School of Faith has a wonderful podcast that produces a daily Rosary meditation that will help you grow in your faith. It can be found at schooloffaith.com.
Our 8th graders have some reflections that they wrote that can be found at https://school.shoj.org/page/rosary-reflections.
Blessings,
Kathy
Parish Opportunities
Q3 Foundation Stones Survey: It’s time once again to take the Foundation Stones survey! Each time we’ve shared it, the responses have been incredibly encouraging—showing how our parish is growing in faith and continuing to pursue the Lord. Your input helps us see where the Spirit is moving in our community. The survey is quick, anonymous, and a powerful tool for reflection and growth. Take the survey here.
Knights of Columbus BBQ: This year's BBQ Competition has been cancelled. All who have registered will be getting refunds.
Respect Life Sunday: Join Archbishop Emeritus Naumann for Mass at Sacred Heart on October 5th at 9:30 AM where he will bless all those who help care for the most vulnerable. Reception to follow in MPC.
Lector Training: Are you interested in proclaiming the Word of the Lord? Join us for Lector Training on Sunday, October 12th at 12:30 in the Church. Sign up here.
KFL Life Chain: The KFL Life Chain is October 5th 1:30 - 2:30 PM. SHOJ will meet at 95th and Bluejack in front of the Oak Park Public Library.
Mother's Circle: All moms of the parish are welcome to join for the Mother's Circle meeting on October 9, at 7:30 pm in the Church Meeting Rooms 1&2 as we grow in fellowship and formation in our vocation.
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive: The Knights of Columbus will be collecting donations for their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive to support People with Intellectual Disabilities after all Masses the weekends of October 11–12 and October 18–19. Don’t forget to bring your cash or spare change to help support this important cause!
Camp Tekakawitha Women's Retreat: Join Camp Tekakwitha for their Women’s Retreat starting on October 24th filled with talks, conversations, adventures, and free time as we explore this year's Theme, Pilgrims of Hope: Journey with Christ. This retreat is an edifying experience for all ages of women 18 years and older. Register here.
CYO Basketball: Registration is now open for CYO Basketball (3rd - 8th grade)! Season begins Oct. 27, 2025 and runs through March 7, 2026. Cost is $145 for 3rd /4th grade and $155 for all other grades. Uniforms are included. Register here.
SHOJ Rosary Ministry
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.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic school
Email: kathy.rhodes@shoj.org
Website: school.SHOJ.com
Location: 21801 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 9134225520
Facebook: facebook.com/SacredHeartCatholicSchool