One of the many blessings for me in being your pastor for as long as I have been at Sacred Heart Parish is the fact that I get to really "know" a goodly number of our parishioners, especially those who are active in some or many ways. Two of those people are definitely Bob and Ann Bowman who are our V.I.P.'s for the month of February.
First of all, I see them often at daily Mass where Bob sometimes serves (as well as on the weekends). They are some of the relatively few in our parish who recognize and realize the benefits of the greatest of prayers, the Eucharistic Celebration that is offered in our parish every day. The Bowman's not only serve in liturgical ministries (as Ann is a Eucharistic Minister), but are active in other areas of parish life. Bob is an active member of the Knights of Columbus (as the pro-life chairman) and Men's Club (as the treasurer). In those roles he often comes early before Mass (to sell tickets for events and prepare to hand out baby bottles for our baby bottle campaign). He coordinates the "crosses for life" effort to highlight the tragedy of so many babies being killed in their mother's womb before they are born. He is a longtime volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, helping in the effort to build decent homes for needy families. He is a person that can be called on for almost any need (including as one of our parking attendants during the parking lot Masses) and he is there to help or coordinate efforts within or outside of our parish. His pro-life stance and fervor is well known to many in our parish.
Ann, besides being an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass is also an active member of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart (serving on the Spiritual Life Committee), is a sunshine card volunteer, coordinates the collection of pull tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House, handles the cancelled stamps and labels for education as ongoing fundraising efforts to benefit the Sisters of the Holy Cross and for St. John's School. She also works "behind the scenes" as one of the 4 "flower ladies" who care for the floral arrangements and plants throughout our church complex. She is on one of the "collection counting teams" and has been co-treasurer/secretary of the Sacred Heart Bowling League for quite a few years. She has recently been elected to the Pastoral Council as a representative of the liturgy committee.
The Bowman's are members of our Welcoming Committee and both are "Helping Hands" volunteers. In part, (and maybe in large part) the Bowmans are continually energized to do all this because of their love for the Lord in the Holy Eucharist which is clear in their participation in Holy Mass as well as being regular Eucharistic Adorers (at one time taking the 2:00-3:00 a.m. hour once a week).
They are indeed two of the most familiar faces to me and others that truly make Sacred Heart Church their second home and are a blessing and blessed to be a true brother and sister (and servant) in the Lord to us in MANY wonderful ways! God bless you, Bob and Ann!
First of all, I see them often at daily Mass where Bob sometimes serves (as well as on the weekends). They are some of the relatively few in our parish who recognize and realize the benefits of the greatest of prayers, the Eucharistic Celebration that is offered in our parish every day. The Bowman's not only serve in liturgical ministries (as Ann is a Eucharistic Minister), but are active in other areas of parish life. Bob is an active member of the Knights of Columbus (as the pro-life chairman) and Men's Club (as the treasurer). In those roles he often comes early before Mass (to sell tickets for events and prepare to hand out baby bottles for our baby bottle campaign). He coordinates the "crosses for life" effort to highlight the tragedy of so many babies being killed in their mother's womb before they are born. He is a longtime volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, helping in the effort to build decent homes for needy families. He is a person that can be called on for almost any need (including as one of our parking attendants during the parking lot Masses) and he is there to help or coordinate efforts within or outside of our parish. His pro-life stance and fervor is well known to many in our parish.
Ann, besides being an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass is also an active member of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart (serving on the Spiritual Life Committee), is a sunshine card volunteer, coordinates the collection of pull tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House, handles the cancelled stamps and labels for education as ongoing fundraising efforts to benefit the Sisters of the Holy Cross and for St. John's School. She also works "behind the scenes" as one of the 4 "flower ladies" who care for the floral arrangements and plants throughout our church complex. She is on one of the "collection counting teams" and has been co-treasurer/secretary of the Sacred Heart Bowling League for quite a few years. She has recently been elected to the Pastoral Council as a representative of the liturgy committee.
The Bowman's are members of our Welcoming Committee and both are "Helping Hands" volunteers. In part, (and maybe in large part) the Bowmans are continually energized to do all this because of their love for the Lord in the Holy Eucharist which is clear in their participation in Holy Mass as well as being regular Eucharistic Adorers (at one time taking the 2:00-3:00 a.m. hour once a week).
They are indeed two of the most familiar faces to me and others that truly make Sacred Heart Church their second home and are a blessing and blessed to be a true brother and sister (and servant) in the Lord to us in MANY wonderful ways! God bless you, Bob and Ann!