For more information on any of these organizations, contact the parish office at 365-4320 or email shc@questoffice.net .

Altar Society of Sacred Heart
The Altar Society of Sacred Heart is actively involved in the spiritual and physical welfare of the parish. We are responsible for the altar care and maintenance, we also sponsor various committees such as: Funeral Dinners, Helping Hand, Thanksgiving Baskets, Christmas Baskets etc. To fund projects such as these we cater dinners and the Lenten Luncheons. Our meetings are held the Third Monday of each month at 7:00pm in the Church meeting room. Mary Waters provides us with material for spiritual enrichment and after our business meeting we enjoy refreshments and visiting. Newcomers are welcome, for more information contact Roseanne King, President, at 365-7086 or shc@questoffice.net .

Children's Collections
Parents are asked to train their children in the spirituality of Stewardship. On weekend masses, the children make their own offerings. The proceeds of the Children's collection are distributed to the Diocesan Catholic Charities. For more information contact the parish office at shc@questoffice.net .

The Evangelization Retreats Team

Familias Guadalupanas
This parish group is composed by parishioners dedicated to promote devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe and family and communal values aiming to educate parents, children, and youth concerning illegal drugs and the consumption of alcohol. For information call our parish office: 365-4320.

Finance Council
The Finance Council gathers monthly to address the financial affairs of the parish then advise the pastor. The Finance Council assists the pastor to promote the spirituality of Stewardship in the parish. President of the Finance Council: Ted Burgess (365-2169.) For more information, contact the parish office at shc@questoffice.net .

Food Bank
Our Food Bank was initiated 28 years ago. Through the hard work of our parish volunteers and the generosity of our parishioners, the Food Bank distributes food, clothing, bedding, household and school supplies to the needy. From time to time, at the discretion of the pastor, they pay for some debts, like outstanding electric bills. They also offer $10 vouchers for needy families to use at our local Albertson's Supermarket. They give to needy families Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets. The volunteers have a close relationship with White Cap, a local thrift shop. In collaboration with White Cap, our Food Bank handles some emergencies, as when a family moves in and needs furniture. For information, contact us at shc@questoffice.net .

Liturgy Committee
The liturgy committee meets regularly to organize the parish Sunday liturgies, special liturgical occasions, the Advent and Lent penance services, to promote understanding of the liturgy and the different liturgical seasons, and to coordinate music / singing details.

Coordinator: Dena Goulart (365-1243.)

Marian Club
Marian Club is a Catholic organization dedicated to the spiritual and social life of the women and to service of the community of Sacred Heart Church. We participate in monthly meetings in the homes of our members. Our meetings include a spiritual program, service project planning, and social interaction, To learn more about us you are invited to our meetings that are held the second Monday of each month at 7:30pm. For more information contact Mary Gabiola, President, at 365-4320 or shc@questoffice.net .

Marriage Advocates
Our parish is solidly committed to reach out toward those Catholics who need a marriage annulment to assist them in obtaining one, and to offer to them pastoral, spiritual, and communal support. For more information, contact Renee Housley at 365-4320.

M.O.M.s
A group of young parish mothers who meet at their homes for the purpose of socialization, prayer, and to assist each other in bringing up their children. Their children attend the meetings.

Coordinator: Kathy Roy (365-1276.)

Parish Nurse Program
Roseann King, a parishioner and a working R.N., coordinates the parish Nurse Program, offered in connection with and under the sponsorship of St. Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise. She received training for that parish ministry also at St. Alphonsus, and she continues to participate in on going training at St. Alphonsus to discharge her ministry. A group of parish volunteers, some bilingual and including a doctor, assist her. Roseann schedules basic preventive programs (like periodic blood pressure testing and referrals) for the benefit of parishioners. All services are offered free of charge. The parish is also creating an association with the Walter Knox Memorial Hospital in Emmett to expand the parishioner's awareness of preventive programs and workshops offered at that Hospital. The program also strives to promote deep awareness of the dignity of the human person, and care for our bodies as a way to practice the spirituality of Stewardship. For more information contact: Roseann King (365-7086.)

Pastoral Council
The Pastoral Council gathers monthly to address parish pastoral matters and to advise the pastor. President: Peggy Gunn (365-4320).

Quinceaneras
A parish youth Ministry program for female Hispanic parishioners who wish to have a church celebration of their 15th birthday. The Quinceaneras celebration is an ancient cultural tradition among Hispanics. It could be traced to Native American rites of initiation. Contact the parish to learn about requirements to celebrate a Quinceaneras mass at Sacred Heart: 365-4320, or shc@questoffice.net . For a historical perspective of the Quinceaneras celebration, visit the following Web Site:
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/QQ/ldq1.html

R.C.I.A

Adult Education
Fall and Spring programs for parishioners wishing to deepen their knowledge of their Roman Catholic faith and tradition. Inactive Catholics, or interested members of other churches are welcome to participate in this program. The program consists of weekly gatherings, viewing and discussion of pertinent videos, lectures and question and answer periods. The primary focuses of this ongoing program are the liturgy, the sacraments, apologetics. For more information, please contact Ruth Robertson, Adult Ed Coordintor (365-4320) or email shc@questoffice.net .

Religious Education
We at Sacred Heart Church are very proud of our Religious Education program where the basics of the Catholic faith are presented at every grade level in an age-appropriate manner. The Religious Education program also embraces the children at our St. Jude mission. They receive their religious training in the mission itself. Our Religious Education program is integrated inasmuch as it is our parish vision that our Hispanic children fully participate in one program with the rest of their non-Hispanic peers. Arrangements are made for very rare cases when a Hispanic child might experience language difficulties, in which cases bilingual catechists provide all possible assistance.

Ages pre-school through 6th grade receive positive, fun experiences learning of the love of God and the Church. They explore how giving, receiving, and sharing are woven into the fabric of Catholic living. They are also introduced to the powerful and essential messages of the Gospel. They receive appropriate teaching on church doctrine and the basics of our faith, while participating in music, art, and other special activities. Grades 7 - 12 have retreats, activities and instruction on living out their Catholic faith morally. They continue to develop knowledge and an appreciation of the Scriptures. They learn life skills that will continue to cultivate a Catholic way of life and knowledge that faith makes a difference in their lives.

Coordinator, Children's Catechism: Lisa Nida (365-4320)
Coordinator, Youth Ministry: Cindy Shaber (365-4320), or email shc@questoffice.net

Social Outreach
Sacred Heart strives to promote knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church teaching on Social Justice and also respect for the sacredness of life from the womb to the tomb. As needs and opportunities arise, the parish organizes and offers the following social services:

• An English as a second language instruction program.
• Life skills lectures / question and answer periods, in Spanish, conducted by competent professionals: Migration and Citizenship laws; Available Health Services; Visiting your Children's Schools; Medicare Assistance.
• Tutoring Hispanic children attending school.
• In partnership with Catholic Charities of Idaho, Sacred Heart offers various programs, or is able to refer cases to Catholic Charities. These programs include, among others: Bilingual family Counseling; Adoption as an Alternative to Abortion; Rachel Program; After school mentoring; Human Rights advocacy training workshops.

For more information contact Fr. Marcellus at shc@questoffice.net

W.E.M. (Web Evangelization Ministry)
We believe that our parish Web Page contributes to our Evangelization efforts. We believe that maintaining it is one of the ministries offered to our parishioners, our diocese, and friends beyond the borders of our state. Webmaster: Elizabeth Dunn, edunn@pineywoodsdesign.com