ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PSR Registration is closed!
Steeple roof work has begun and is expected to last 3-4 weeks. The back of the church and the church main door will be closed during this time. Access to the church will be through the north side door. Parking will also be closed on the west side, so please park in the back parking lot. Weekday masses will be held in the parish hall. For questions, please contact parish secretary or council president.
1. Our primary mode of parish communication is our webpage and bulletin. For those who would like a more immediate method of communication for things like changes to mass times, we have identified a phone texting app called "Remind" that is currently being used by our PSR staff and families. If you are interested in this type of immediate communication, please send your cell phone number to Anna Aparicio who will be setting this up for the parish.
2. It is that time of year again to begin selections for Parish Council members. We would like to thank Paul Wimsatt, Daniel Koehler, and Robert Jungbluth for their service as their term is ending. We will need three new members who will serve a three year term starting in October. Like last year, rather than nominations, we would like to request for volunteers to fill these positions. If we are fortunate enough to have more than three volunteers than we will have a parish voting process to pick the three new members. Please consider volunteering for this important position for our parish. Nomination forms, which are located by the doors, can be submitted in the collection basket, to any parish council member, or to the parish secretary and are due by 9/1/26.
3. Steeple work has begun. Effectively immediately, the back door is closed and only the side door can be used for entering the church. Weekday masses will be held in the parish hall, and at this time no work is planned for the weekend so weekend masses can occur in the church. Please continue considering donating to the project, as once the work is complete, we will have to begin repaying the loan to the diocese.
OUR MISSON
Sacred Heart Parish is the assembly in which God's word is proclaimed, the Eucharist is celebrated and God's people are united in a local community.
FATHER'S DAILY THOUGHTS
Contemplating today's Gospel: Wednesday 19 August 2026: Wednesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time: 1st Reading (Ezek 34:1-11): Responsorial Psalm: 22: R/. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Gospel text (Mt 20:1-16): “The last will be first, and the first will be last.” This divine statement appearing in today’s Gospel, and in Mark, and Luke. It means that God's values are different from human values. People who are powerful or rich on Earth may not be important in heaven, while humble or overlooked people will be lifted up. this phrase shows a complete flip in how worth is measured, where proud people are humbled and humble people are lifted up. The statement points out God's Generosity, which teaches that everyone in God's kingdom gets the same ultimate gift of grace, no matter when or how long they served. It is also Humility Over Pride: True greatness comes from serving others and staying humble, not from chasing status or wealth. A brother priest comments that Those who worked a full day received what they had agreed to receive; they were not cheated in any way. But they were unhappy that those who worked less time got the same amount. What I think Jesus is saying, in essence, is that it isn't a question of “deserving.” No one truly deserves the kingdom. No one earns it according to who he is or the work he does. The men in the parable all do one important thing: they accept the invitation of the landowner to labor in his vineyard. It's not the work that is rewarded; it's the choice to accept the invitation. Many people—then and now—believe that God maintains a kind of hierarchy. Those who are born into the right religion or class or family are entitled to more. Those who are religiously obedient for all their lives will be favored in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus is saying that we have to leave those human concepts behind. When we once make the choice to enter into kingdom consciousness, our reward is full and complete. The Love of God is unconditional; none of the men is denied his share of the blessings, and none of the men receives more than another. Given that there is no hierarchy in God and no time in eternity, Jesus cannot be saying that the first will go to the back of the line and the last will go to the front of the line. There is no first and last. There is no line. There is only God. The “last” and the “first” will enter kingdom consciousness at whatever moment they come to believe and make that choice. And because we are all united in Christ consciousness, each of us is affected by the choices that all of us make. Stop comparing yourself to others, Jesus is saying. Stop feeling worthy of special treatment. Accept the infinite gifts of God gratefully.
Contemplating today's Gospel: Tuesday 18 August 2026: Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time: 1st Reading (Ezek 28:1-10): Responsorial Psalm: Deut 32: R/. It is I who deal death and give life. Gospel text (Mt 19:23-30): “It will be hard for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of heaven... Who then can be saved?”Jesus explains that loving money makes it very hard to enter heaven. The confused disciples ask "Who then can be saved?" because they thought rich people were blessed by God. Jesus answers that human effort alone cannot save anyone, but God makes all things possible. Wealth can be an Obstacle; it convinces you to believe that your life is well secured when you are very rich. In reality wealth is a False Security. Some Rich people often trust their money instead of trusting God. Material possessions lead you to be selfish. It is easy to keep wealth for yourself and ignore people in need. Wealth can divide our hearts where Loving money takes the place of loving God. Putting God first instead of money means making Him the top priority in your heart, time, and choices. It means loving Him most, seeking His guidance before making decisions, and letting His love shape how you treat others. God is described in the Bible as the only God and the creator of all things (Deuteronomy 6:4). We worship Jesus because He is first — above all rule and authority — and He alone is worthy of the No. 1 position in our lives. Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 10:38-39: “And anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” Matthew 13:44-46: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it." Matthew 22:37-40: "And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.” Ephesians 1:22-23: "And God put all things under [Jesus’] feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all." Colossians 3:17: "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Exodus 20:3: “You shall have no other gods before me.” Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:9-10: "Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine." Psalm 27:4: "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple."
Father Rahab Isidor
Father Isidor Rahab was born in Haiti to a Dominican mother and a Haitian father. As a boy, Father Rahab enjoyed playing soccer nearly every day and swimming in the town's rivers with cousins and friends. His mother recalls Father playing "priest" with the kids in the neighborhood; she owned a grocery store where young Isidor was able to get fresh bread and practice giving communion by tearing off pieces from the bread. However, entering the priesthood was not even a consideration until much later in his educational journey.
Wanting to follow in his father's footsteps, Father Rahab applied to the military academy and was accepted. However, his mother was opposed to the idea, and Father Rahab declined the acceptance. At the urging of his maternal grandfather, he entered law school, financed by his local priest. Father studied law in both Haiti and in France, from about 1990-1994. Subsequently, Father was also encouraged to learn English, so the local priest sent him to Loyola University in New Orleans.
At Loyola, Father's interest in the priesthood began to ignite; while studying English, he also took a couple of theology classes. It was here that he met a Dominican priest who wanted him to join their order. After about a year of consideration, and now in his mid-twenties, Father decided to join the Southern Dominican Province, the Order of Preachers. After he completed his ESL certification (English as a Second Language), the Dominicans took over funding Father's education. They sent him to San Antonio, Texas, for his novitiate year, during which he made his first vow as a Dominican student. This was the beginning of his journey into the priesthood.
After several years of study that took Father from Barry University in Miami to St. Louis University and its then-Aquinas Institute of Theology, he ultimately earned two master's degrees: a Master of Divinity (MDiv) and a Master of Arts in Theology. Before completion of his second master's degree, he left the Dominican Order to join the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, ultimately resulting in his ordination at Holy Trinity CC in Aurora in July of 2006.
Father Rahab's career trajectory since ordination under Bishop John Liebrecht:
2006-2008: St. Vincent de Paul CC, Associate Pastor and Notre Dame Regional High School, Chaplain (Cape Girardeau)
2008: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton CC, Associate Pastor (Springfield)
2009: St. Joseph CC, Parochial Administrator (Billings)
2010-2018: Sacred Heart CC, Pastor (Webb City0
2014 - Current: Webb City Police Department Chaplain
Under Bishop Edward M. Rice:
2018-2019: Pastor of Saint Lawrence CC (Monett), Sacred Heart CC (Verona), St. Edward CC (Cassville), and Holy Family CC (Shell Knob)
2018- Current: continues as Pastor of St. Lawrence CC (Monett) and Sacred Heart CC (Verona)
In his free time, Father Rahab enjoys watching action movies, walking around the neighborhood, and checking in on his friends via Facebook. Chinese food is a culinary favorite. He also likes to follow the USA and Haitian men's soccer teams.
Weekly Mass Schedule
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday
8:00a.m.
Friday
8:00a.m.
Spanish Mass
Saturday
6:30 p.m.
English Mass
Sunday
8:00 a.m.
KNIGHT OS COLUMBUS 50/50 RAFFLE The Knights of Columbus are raising money to help buy a mobile ultrasound machine for the Tri-County Pregnancy Care Center. 50/50 tickets are available at the table in the back of church; 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. The drawing will be on October 18th. Donations can be made in lieu of buying tickets.
RIFA 50/50 DE LOS CABALLEROS DE COLÓN: Los Caballeros de Colón están recaudando fondos para ayudar a comprar un ecógrafo móvil para el Tri-County Pregnancy Care Center. Los boletos para la rifa 50/50 están disponibles en la mesa situada al fondo de la iglesia: 1 boleto por $5 o 5 boletos por $20. El sorteo se realizará el 18 de octubre. También se pueden hacer donaciones en lugar de comprar boletos.
Steeple roof work has begun and is expected to last 3-4 weeks. The back of the church and the church main door will be closed during this time. Access to the church will be through the north side door. Parking will also be closed on the west side, so please park in the back parking lot. Weekday masses will be held in the parish hall. For questions, please contact parish secretary or council president.
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