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Fourth Sunday of AdventDecember 21, 2014SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCHAND SCHOOLAND SAINT GERARD MISSIONRedemptoristsServing our Parish:Fr. John F. Murray, C.Ss.R.Fr. Edward Gray, C.Ss.R.Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R.Fr. George Rosario, C.Ss.R.Deacon Darrell Cevasco, C.Ss.R.Orlando Diocese)22,Redemptorist PermanentMissionary Residing S.H. RectoryFr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R.,Permanent DeaconsServing Sacred Heart Parish:Deacon Tom Murray,St. Gerard’s CommunityDeacon Steve Cooley,Sacred Heart CommunitySacred Heart Masses:Saturday Vigil:4:00pmSunday:7, 9 & 11:30amWeekdays:7 & 11amSaturdays:7:00amHoly Day Vigil:7:00pmHoly Day:7:00 & 11:00amRosary: Mon.-Fri. at 10:30amMon.-Sat after 7 am MassReconciliation:Saturday3:00—3:45 pmThursday before 1st Fri. 4—5 pmAdoration ofBlessed SacramentFriday 7:30am -4:00 pmDivine MercyDevotionsFriday 4:00 pmSt. Gerard Mission Masses:Saturday Vigil: 4:30pmSunday:10:00amWednesdays: 9:00amHoly Days:9:00amRosary, Divine Mercy Chapletand Marian PrayerPriest Prayers: Mondays -9:30amReconciliation half hr. before MassSacred Heart School:Principal:Mrs. Leigh SvajkoPhone:386-428-4732Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Phone, 386-428-6426 / Location, 998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168Please visit our website: www.sacredheartcatholic.com for Information on Redemptorists & Our Parish History Email:r sacred@bellsouth.netSt. Gerard Mission: Phone: 386-426-0930 / Location, 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave. Edgewater, FL 32141
WEEKLY REFLECTIONS FROM OUR PASTORDear Friends.December 21, 2014“Don’t miss the message,” seems to be the telecommunication warning of our day. Homesare jam- packed with devices to ensure that even the most trivial message gets through. Homeshave multiple telephone lines, message recorders, call waiting, call forwarding, cell phones, smartphones, internet, email, fax machines, pagers and various other devices for making sure nothingis missed. It makes you wonder what messages are suddenly and routinely so important thateveryone is so afraid of missing them.God’s messages are the ones that are really important. In this week’s readings God sends a message to ususing four different delivery systems to make sure we get it. In 2 Samuel 7, God sends the message through hisprophet Nathan to David. The message was an important promise that God would establish an everlastingkingdom, not just a temporary, man-made kingdom, and that he would do it through a descendent of KingDavid. This promise was critically important because this descendent would also usher in the means of apersonal relationship with the Father based on loving forgiveness.Years later, God sends another message through a different means, by the angel Gabriel. In this instance itis not delivered to a king but to a lowly maiden, Mary. God’s message to Mary is that she was especially chosento bear this promised descendent of David, who is coming to establish God’s kingdom. In this message she isgiven additional insight that this descendent of David was to be the Son of the Most High, the Son of God. Whata message! Thankfully, we don’t have to miss it for God recorded it on the pages of his eternal sacred Scripture.As Mary received the angel’s message she then became a unique message bearer herself. For Mary did notsimply deliver this message from God, as did Nathan the prophet, or Gabriel the angel, instead she deliveredboth the final message and the final messenger, as it says in Hebrews, “In the past God spoke to our forefathersthrough the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by hisSon, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.” (Hebrews 11:1,2) Jesusis both the final, most thoroughly revealing message of God’s love, and the quintessential messenger. AndMary, full of grace, delivered both God’s Message and God’s final Messenger, her son and our Savior, Jesus.“And if after the announcement of the heavenly messenger the Virgin of Nazareth is called ‘blessed amongwomen’ (cf. Lk. 1:42) it is because of that blessing with which ‘God the Father’ has filled us ‘in the heavenlyplaces’ in Christ. It is a spiritual blessing which is meant for all people and which bears in itself fullness anduniversality (‘every blessing’) At the same time, it is a blessingGod’s Plan for GivingWeek of Dec. 14, 2014poured out through Jesus Christ upon human history until the end:upon all people.” (Mother of the Redeemer, Pope Paul VI). 11,475.00God went to a lot of trouble in the days before telecommunication Stewardship Income Last WeekOnlineGivingLastWeek: 255.00to insure that we didn’t miss the Christmas message; sending it throughFlowers: 387.00a prophet, an angel, a lowly maiden, and finally an only Son. Many areImmaculate Conception:1,974.00missing the message, some are waiting for a messenger to bring themthe message. Having heard and received both Jesus and his message,Total Offertory Income Last Week (2014) 14,091.00we now have the privilege to carry both to people within our sphere of Offertory Income Same Week Last Year 16,631.73influence. Are we? Stop for a moment and gaze at the people withinOffertory Enhancement 1,751.00your natural environments.Tot. Offertory Same Week Last Yr (2013) 18,382.73Who around us should we share the meaning of Jesus with?Tot. Stewardship Income-Increase/Decrease - 4,291.73Communicating the message of Jesus is the Christmas spirit.Total Offertory Same Week (2012) 13,928.21May Mary our Mother watch over you and protect you always.Your brother in Christ,Attendance Last Week:1023Attendance Same Week Last Year:1007Next Special Collection: Jan 11,2015Black/Indian & Home MissionsOur Catholic Appeal - 2014Father John Francis Murray, C.Ss.R.Thank you for your generosity.Sacred Heart CommunityTotal Registered Households 937TargetPledged Amount Paid to Date 98,768.00 92,962.00 87,842.09Stewardship QuoteReflect upon your present blessings. - Charles DickensSacred Heart Catholic Church and
The Pope’s CornerJOHN PAUL IIHomily Given to theUniversity Studentsof Rome,(Tuesday, 11 December 2001)Scripture Reflection for TodayMary said, Yes!How does Mary respond to the word of God deliveredby the angel Gabriel? She knows she is hearingsomething beyond human capability. It will surelytake a miracle which surpasses all that God has donepreviously. Her question, "how shall this be, since Ihave no husband" is not prompted by doubt orskepticism, but by wonderment! She is a true hearerof the Word and she immediately responds with faithand trust. Mary's prompt response of "yes" to thedivine message is a model of faith for all believers.Mary believed God's promises even when theyseemed impossible. She was full of grace because shetrusted that what God said was true and would befulfilled. She was willing and eager to do God's will,even if it seemed difficult or costly. Mary is the“mother of God” because God becomes incarnatewhen he takes on flesh in her womb. Jesus, whom theFather sent from heaven, is true God and true man.St. John of Kanty,December 23John Cantius was born in the year1397 in the Polish town of Kanty(whence his surname). One day,after robbers had deprived him ofall his effects, they asked himwhether he had anything more.The saint said no, but hardly hadthey gone when he remembered having sewn somegold pieces inside his clothing; immediately hefollowed and overtook them. The robbers,astonished at the man's sense of truthfulness,refused to accept the money and returned to him thestolen luggage.To guard himself and his household from evil gossiphe wrote upon the wall of his room (after theexample of St. Augustine): "Guard against causingtrouble and slandering others, for it is difficult toright the evil done." His love of neighbor was mostedifying. Often he gave away his own clothing andshoes; then, not to appear barefoot, he lowered hiscassock so as to have it drag along the ground.Sensing that his death was near at hand, hedistributed whatever he still had to the poor anddied peacefully in the Lord at an advanced age.Year of Consecrated LifeWhat is the difference between secular (diocesan)priests and religious (consecrated) priests?AnswerSecular—or better, diocesan—priests are priests whoare ordained for a particular diocese and who serveordinarily in parishes. This is their main work,although some are engaged in other ministries aswell. At their ordination as deacons they incardinate(affiliate) with a particular diocese or archdiocese.At this time they make a promise to obey theirbishop and, in the Western Church, to remaincelibate.Religious (consecrated) priests are not necessarilymore spiritual than diocesan priests. The wordrefers in this case to the form of life these priestslive. All men and women who make public vows in areligious order are called religious. It means that bytheir vows of poverty, celibate chastity, andobedience, their lives are oriented in a special way tothe virtue of religion so that all they do becomes acontinual act of the worship of God.MINISTRIES AND SACRAMENTSDo not keep quiet aboutChrist's truth: cry it out loudly!Let me repeat once again,especially to you: "Do not beafraid!". "Put out into the deep", and go tomeet Jesus confidently, since in him you will be freeand safe, even when the paths of life become steepand threatening. Trust in him, young universitystudents from various European nations. Welcominghim means that you open to him the treasures ofeach culture and nation, with its originality, in thedynamic process of a dialogue enriched by a peacefulexchange of the rich cultural multiplicity yourepresent."A voice says, "Cry'" (Is 40,6). The Prophet'sexhortation rings out strongly in our congregation. Itis addressed to you, who make up the university andcultural world. You too must cry out, dear friends.Indeed, it is impossible to keep quiet about Christ'struth. It asks to be announced, not arrogantly butfirmly and proudly. This is the parrhesia of which theNew Testament speaks; the cultural allegiance ofChristians must bear its mark.Cry out, young university students, by witnessing toyour faith! Do not be satisfied with a mediocre lifewithout spiritual enthusiasm that is bent only uponachieving your own immediate personal advantage.Saint of the WeekThis is true of all religious, sisters and brothers aswell as priests. Ordinarily they live and pray incommunity. Many of them wear a religious habit.Often they are engaged in a specialized form ofministry.Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission3
We, the Eucharistic communities of Sacred Heart and St. Gerard, being faithful to the Mission of theChurch as expressed by the Redemptorist way of life, seek and invite others into an ever deepeningrelationship with Jesus and with one another. Seeking to build up the Kingdom of God, empowered bythe Holy Spirit, nourished by the Sacraments and Prayer, we commit to reaching out to everyonethrough evangelization, especially to those most in need.Mission StatementReconciliation, Penance Service and Mass on Third Sunday of AdventMore than 20 Second Grade students received theirSacrament of First Reconciliation on Saturday,December 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.The celebration is doubly special because father & sonJohnny and Jack Svajko both received the sacramentat the same time. The Penance Service was presidedby our pastor, Fr. JohnMurray, C.Ss.R. andFather Gray.FAITH FORMATIONBelow is Confessionwith Fr. GrayThe celebration was doublyspecial for the Svajko Family.both father & son, Johnny andJack Svajko receivedtheir Sacrament ofFirst Reconciliationtogether.The Herbig Family and Father Murray lighting the 3rdAdvent Candle on Gaudette Sunday, Dec. 14th, 2014We had music to enjoy by both our Sacred HeartStudents choir and our 9:00am Choir.The children madepink candles tocelebrate GaudeteSunday during theChildren's Liturgy ofthe Word .Our wonderful Sacred Heart School Teachers and Staffcelebrating Christmas together!Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission4
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission5THE MISSION OF SACRED HEART SCHOOLis to integrate CATHOLIC FAITH and VALUES with learning and life, treating each student as a unique child of Godin a safe, supportive and challenging academic environment.
Let’s Make our Goal 75 Bricks. . .Only 30 more brick to go!Remember Your Loved Ones ThisChristmas SeasonIf you would like your brick blessed on February 21,2014 your order must be placed by January 10th.Please stop by the office to fill out a form or pick one upfrom the rear of the church and return it to the office.We will send you a confirmation of your order with therequest information included.Proceeds will be used to repair a leaking roof on theFaith Formation Office (Knights Hall Bldg), and the renovation of the Faith Formation office due tothe leaking roof. Repaired Roof - 6,500 Office Renovation - 2,500 Thank you, Father Murray5075 Bricks45BricksMark & Debra Nelson of Dudley’s Funeral HomeFor the gift of the 2015 CalendarsMerry Christmas & Happy New YearAROUND THE PARISHFrom Dudley’s Funeral HomeHELPS SUPPORTSACRED HEART CHURCHT O H E L P C A L L E L L A A T 4 2 8– 64 2 6MONDAY EVENINGS:Doors open at 5pm-6:30 E ARLY B IRD G AMES 7:00pmCall the Parish Office - 428-6426 for more info.FRIDAY BINGO Doors open at 11:00amgames begin at 12.30pm.FREE LUNCH INCLUDEDVolunteers Always Needed!!Ushers BadlyNeededUshers are needed for our 7:00am and 11:30amMasses. If you can help please call Fran McGrathcall at 314-6480PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MESSAGEPlease check the Sacred Heart bulletin board in thechurch vestibule for responses to Sacred HeartSuggestion Box. Your questions and suggestions arealways appreciated - Thank youPASTORAL COUNCIL NEWSThank you to those who participated in the Pastoral CouncilNomination Process - New names of council members will bemade following next council meeting (Jan 27).Girl's vocation clubWe had a very successful meeting this past Monday, Dec. 8th; we welcomed5 new children and also welcomed the boys in Fr. Murray boy's vocationclub along with Fr. himself in attendance. Sister Kathleen and SisterJosephine introduced a video about Sisters, Brothers and Priests whichbrought about many questions from our young people. Many adults alsojoined us. We look forward to our next meeting scheduled forMonday, January 12th, 2015, 3:00pm - Knights HallWe are always happy to welcome new inquirers. For moreinformation contact Suzanne Cooley- 386-957-4039 or Geeta Hyjekat 386-427-7855Sfmjhjpvt!Bsujdmft!Tupsf!!Needs VolunteersDec, 23-Jan. 5, 2015Please remember toconsider the beautifulassortment of religious gifts that canbe purchased for Christmas presents at ourReligious Articles Store. Your loved ones willfeel truly blessed at Christmas.Nurses CornerNow that the holiday season has begun in full forceand winter is on the way, our immune systems canbe taxed. Here are some strategies to boost ouramazing immune systems.EAT HEALTHY! Even though it is okay to indulge,it should be done in moderation. Make sure you balance thosewonderful "not so good for you dishes and sweet things" with wholegrains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and low fat dairy.EXERCISE! Exercise increases circulation of disease fighting whiteblood cells. Physical activity flushes bacteria from the lungs. When youexercise the body temperature rises which can keep bacteria fromgrowing. Activity may also lower stress levels, which can lower the riskof illness. We a so blessed to have Laura, Father Bill and Brother Chrisleading the chair exercises on Tuesday and Thursdays in our socialhall. Join them, you will be happy you did and will help to prevent illnessas well.SLEEP WELL AND STRESS LESS! Lack of sleep reduces the amountof antibodies that fight disease and infection. Some people need moreor less sleep, find what is right for you. You should wake up feelingrested. Reducing your stress levels is very important in order to staywell. Prayer, deep breathing, laughter and even a leisurely 10 minutewalk can help.MAKE POSITIVE LIFE STYLE CHANGES! If you still smoke, quit.Maintain a healthy weight and drink in moderation. Remember goodhand washing!Stay well, blessings and peace, Dianne Barr, RN FCN-Parish NurseSacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 6
Mass IntentionsSATURDAY VIGIL, December 204:00pm † Elenora Bator & George Mauzer/ Loretta MauzerFourth Sunday of AdventSunday, December 217:00amIntentions of All Parishioners9:00am † Bill Meyer / Wife, Terri11:30am † Alfredo & Jesuina Castanheira/ Daughter, DinaMONDAY, December 227:00am † Jim & Freda Vincent/ Kathy & Jerry Eaton11:00am † Millard Hamsley/ Mary SummerbellTUESDAY, December 23St. John Kanty7:00am † Joan Maniere / Family11:00amIntentions of Elizabeth Finnick/ Joanne FinnickWEDNESDAY, December 24 Christmas Eve7:00am † Jack & Mary Keller(no 11:00am Mass this morning)The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord5:00pm † Irene Kujawa / Daughter, Terri10:00pmIntentions of All ParishionersThe Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)THURSDAY, December 259:00amIntentions of Mary E. Jones/ Joanne Finnick11:00am † Dick Trudo / FamilyFRIDAY, December 26St. Stephen7:00am † Donald O’Brien / wife, Loretta11:00am † Louise Cafferty/ Jean & Paul TidmanSATURDAY, December 27St. John, Blessed Virgin Mary7:00am † Agnes Walter / Husband, Tom4:00pm † Joseph Schimizzi / Wife, ZenaThe Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & JosephSunday, December 287:00amIntentions of All Parishioners9:00am † Louis & Josephine Umile / Family11:30am † Richard Connor/ Wife, Katie & FamilyEvents CalendarSaturday , December 204:00am Advent Anointing Service / Church after MassSunday, December 21Fourth Sunday of AdventAfter the Masses this weekend:Little Bethlehem Religious Articles Display/ Knights Hall10:15 -11:30am NO Religious Education Classes willresume on Jan. 1110:00am No Breakfast & Fellowship will resume onJan. 11Monday, December 226:30pm Bingo / Social Hall7:00pm Simbang Gabi Mass / ChurchTuesday, December 231:00pm & 7:00pm Advent Journey of Faith / Knights Hall9:00am Senior Exercise / Social Hall9:00am Legion of Mary / Social Hall2:00pm Bereavement Support Group / Knights HallWednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)12:00pm CCW3:00pm Jr. Legion of Mary / Social HallThursday, December 25The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)Friday, December 267:30—5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament4:45pm Benediction1:00pm Bingo / Social Hall4:00pm Divine Mercy ChapletSaturday , December 27St. Vincent de Paul “Begging at the Door” after theMasses this weekendSunday, December 28The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph10:15 -11:30am No Religious Education Classeswill resume Jan. 1110:00am No Breakfast & Fellowship will resume Jan. 11The Sanctuary Lightwill burn in Memory ofMario DeBellis Requested byhis niece, Rosemary, sister, Grace,Sacred Heart Altar FlowersIn Memory of Marygrace& Emilio DeBellisRequested by their grandchildren,sister, Grace, and brother-in-law, FrankSacred Heart Altar Bread &WineIn Memory of Joseph BousquetRequested by Rosemary & SonReadings of the WeekMonday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd;Lk 1:46-56Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14;Lk 1:57-66Wednesday:2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5,27, 29; Lk 1:67-79Thursday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29;Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;Mt 1:1-25 [18-25]Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:1114; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1,6,11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6;Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4,6,8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22Saturday:1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12;Jn 20:1a, 2-8Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6;21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9;Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12,17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]Please Pray For Our DeceasedGeorge Monachino John Adams Margaret SchrammAnd Our SickFr. Peter Sousa, C.Ss.R., Josefa Bala, Tony Petrocci, Robert A. Vendrasco,Lois Kelly, Marie Renner, Lois Jordan, Joe Hochdoerfe, Alfred Cretella, Lian Maschke, Tim Meade,Elizabeth Wolfe, Charlotte Busse, Irene Wasilawski, Bianca Love, John & Kevin McGann, BernadettePlourde, Thomas Sellers, Jr., Angie Gentry, Angela Camara, Don Mann, Marvel Richards,, FrancesRolander, Dody Sapp, Rebecca Jackson, Delina Dubose, Darla Ward, Linda DelFino, Lou Head, JaneSherry, Paul Michael Hyboreck, Ed Safford, Roger Hegewald, Roland Robidoux, Barbara Newschafer,Karen Uyttewaal, Ricky Glant Christine Popolizio, Henry Dreher, Dorothy Konitsky, Andrew Chonko, ,Ann Baslee, Christa Morgan, Tess Lee, Anthony Costanza Jr., James Adkins, Mary Mandell, GloriaDougherty, Mary & Ed Wilson, Linda Garrito, Cheryl Hoppe, Abby Flanigan, Jim & Peg Willison, MarySmela, Michael Swortwood, Peter Burhard, James Speyers, C. J. Allen, Amanda Tomazin, Annabella Story,Dolly Visconti, George Goodwin, Tom Vienna, Paula Rice Nemchek, Sandy Szuka, Buddy Norton, Michelle E.,Dee Morton, Judy Ribeiro, Dorothy Rickman, John Selzer, Andrew Brophy, James Leby, June Urbanski, CathyLosch, Donna Cunningham, Lindsay Carr, Fran McGrath, Shelsey Polito, Tammy and Pam, JeanneMeehan, Patrick Finnick, Bobby Norton, Clarine & Gene Slayton, Bert Lindley, Steve Lamb, Angela Espy, JeanChavaree, Doris & Jim Fabyan, Lisa Ponichtera, Chris Hodgkins, Ronin Assiante, Zachary Troxell, TomLorenzen, Al Amalfitano, Bennie Ligeri, Bob Douglas, Irene Connell, Tom Schneider, James Elliott, Rose MarieRoss, Christine Beck, Mary McKey, Frank Berube, Marie Berger, Trish Kinshella, Rita Westberry, Mary Seney,Patricia Goodwin, Christine Beck, Mary Ellen Banks, Estella Harelik, Rita Sweeney, Denise Tranfaglia, Jim &Dorothy Russ, Monica Valentino, Bobbi Montesano, Lil Lustig, Tony Talovchik, John Kilsheimer, DarleneMoncheno, Doris Magrich, Linda Gett, Rosemarie Brandriff, Edward Forte, Jeffrey Melasseca, Mark Swanson,Sr. Michaelyn, Curtis Dunlap Kristie Bishop Longacre, Kenny Tomaszewski, Laura Santos & Joclynn, LindaBarringer, Linda Muessig, John Waters, Bob Morton, Joe Morton, Ulo Uibopuu.Please call the parish office to place someone's name on the prayer list- after several weeks the nameswill be placed on the Redemptorist Chapel Prayer List.And Our MilitaryFather, We could never thank our military men andwomen enough for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and itspeople. Show us ways in our communities, churches, and families to thank andlove them better. Keep and protect these heroes and their families, in thepowerful name of Jesus we pray. AmenSFC Daniel M. Carr, Army, A1C Ashley T. Cooke, Air Force, A1C Corey Harrell, Air Force, PFC Patrick H.Smith, Marines, MSgt. James D. Eaton, USMC, Matthew Stallings, Air Force, 1st Lt. Sean Knight, Armv,Chris McFall, Military, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Capt. Jeffry Caslen, Lt. Col. Michael Arnold, Army, Corey Harrell,Air Force, Bryan Hollederer, Air Force, Josh Obertanze, Army, Maj. John J. Goodwin, Army-retired, Patrick H. Smith,Marine, Sgt. Nathan Benischek, Marines, Joseph Keegan, Air Force, Sgt. Timothy Dean, Marines, SGT John O'Brien,Army , Lt. Catherine O’Brien, Army, SPC Christopher O'Brien, Army, Capt. James Prial, Marines, Lt. Terence Prial,Army, Lt. Daniel Prial, Army, LC Damian A. Pardy, Marine, SSG Justin Nixon, Army, Major Peter Stambersky, SFCMarlene Harshman, Army, M.Sgt. Michelle Young, Air Force, Capt. Chris Loschiavo, Army, AFC Warren Lanier, Sgt.Timothy Ingoldsby, Major Shannon Stambersky, Lt. Conor O’Donnell, Navy, Lt. Marguerite DeHaven, Navy Pilot ,Lt.JG. Rory O’Donnell, Navy, Lt. Brian O’Donnell, Navy, Sgt. FC Dominic Rymarczyk, Army, Capt. Chris Loschiavo,Army, Nick Staats, Marine, Jake Cash, Army, Sgt. Al Miller, Marine, Sgt Benjamin Ligeri, Army, Tec. Sgt. Tanya S. Wolf,Army, Tec. Sgt. Tammy L. Joseph, Army, Tec. Sgt. Kathy N. Zelaya, Army, Tec. Sgt. Edwin Joseph, Army, Capt. AnthonyWolf, Army, Master Sgt. Jase L. Zelaya, Army, Sgt. 1st Class August B. AlombroTo add active-duty family members to the prayer list, please call 428-6426.Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission7
SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICECHURCH AND SCHOOL:Mail: . P.O. Box 729, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170Phone: . 386-428-6426Fax: . 386-423-4088Emergency Sick: . 428-9899Web: www.sacredheartcatholic.comBulletin Editor, Susan Hall .r sacred@bellsouth.netLITURGICAL MINISTRIES:Altar Servers,Sylvia McCormick . 424-9922Eucharistic Ministers & Readers, Dody Sapp . 428-6344Music/Choirs,Parish Director, Don Roy . 428-6426Ushers, Fran McGrath . 314-6480SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION:Baptismal Instruction, Augustina Conroy. 423-1939First Communion & Confirmation . 428-6426RCIA-Inquiry . 428-6426PRAYER MINISTRIES:Cursillo, Joe & Cathy Losch . 423-3604Elijah Cup-Vocation Prayers. 428-6426Legion of Mary, Ann Baslee . 957-4647Junior Legion of Mary, Geeta Hyjek . 427-7855Prayer Line, Eileen Neri . 427-5780Respect Life, Carol Hummel . 427-8456Traveling Mother of Divine Mercy Prayer GroupSTUDY GROUPS: Esper Radosta386-848-1787Small Church CommunitySacred Heart, Gita-Hyjek . 427-7855Bible Study Evening, Dina Giordano . 428-6426Bible Study Morning, Martha Grimes. 427-1259OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION:428-6426First Reconciliation, First Communion &Confirmation, Maria Bilodeau . 428-6426High School Youth Ministry, Ivy Wick . 428-6426Religious Education, Agustina Conroy . 428-6426Young Adult Ministry, Fr. Murray . 428-6426Vocations Ministry, Fr. Murray . 428-6426PARISH OUTREACH:Bereavement Ministry, Marna Ward . 428-0951Coffee & Donuts, Gisela & Art Klobucar . 322-0882Habitat for Humanity, Bob Perry . 426-0393Community Lunch Program, Jeanne Gayson . 428-2584Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Jim Bourne . 426-0882Ministers to the Sick, Loretta Wells . 402-4816Parish Nurse, Dianne Barr . 428-7005Prayer Shawl Ministry, Helen Prentiss . 427-5432Stewardship Committee, Lou Bartos . 423-5323Welcoming Ministry, Fran McGrath . 314-6480Social & Events Ministry, Luz Rodriquez . 689-0573PARISH MEN & WOMENORGANIZATIONS:Council of Catholic Women, Barbara Grimm . 402-8665Knights of Columbus, Fr. Downey Council,Sacred Heart, Grand Knight Fran McGrath . 314-6480PARISH MAINTENANCE MINISTRY:Gardening Angels & Dream Team Catherine Krzeminski . 428-6426MUSIC: Parish Director, Don Roy . 428-6426St. Gerard’s, Darryl Greeley . 428-6426and Ellen Graf . 345-0097RELIGIOUS ARTICLE STORE:Call the Parish Office for Inquiries . 428-6426Note fromPastoral Council: Please remember, we areeager to hear any comments you have relatedto our parish. Please place our comments inthe suggestion box in the church vestibule.SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM:Parents & Godparents are required to attend aSacramental Preparation Class.Please call the Parish Office at 428-6426 to register.SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE:Couples wanting to be married at Sacred HeartParish must be registered and practicing members ofthis parish. An appointment must be made with oneof the parish priests at least 6 months in advance ofthe wedding. The Diocese of Orlando requires amarriage preparation program for all couples.SACRAMENT OF PENANCE / RECONCILIATION:At Sacred Heart Church the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available everySaturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:45pm and on the Thursday before First Fridayfrom 4:00 to 5:00pm or by appointment at 428-6426.At Saint Gerard Mission confessions are heard a half-hour before MassANOINTING of the SICK:If you have a loved one who would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick pleasecall the parish office, 428-6426.Or for an Emergency Sick Call, please call 428-9899.COMMUNION for Shut-Ins:Call the Parish Office- 428-6426 to arrange a Friday visit.MINISTRY to the SICK/Homebound:If there is anyone at home who cannot get to Mass to celebrate the Sacramentsbecause of illness or age, please call the parish office, 428-6426Our Lady of Perpetual Help NovenaEvery Tuesday, after 11 o’clock Mass and at 7 pmEvery Tuesday of the year, at Sacred Heart Parish, we holda Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Since Sacred HeartParish is in the care of the Redemptorist Fathers, devotion toOur Lady is very much a part of our parish life. TheRedemptorists Rule of Life as written by St. Alphonsusrequires that Redemptorists have an extraordinary love and devotion toour Blessed Lady and to promote this devotion to all in their care. Comeand be strengthened and blessed by Our Lady.“Never was it known that anyone who fled to her for protection, or soughther intercession was left unaided. St. BernardAdoration of the Blessed SacramentEvery Friday—7:30 am to 5 pmSacred Heart Chapel“Spend an Hour with Jesus’Divine Mercy Chaplet4:00pmIn Adoration of the Blessed SacramentAccompanied by Music & SongSign up to spend an hourwith Jesus.Sign-up sheets are in the Mainfoyer of the ChurchFollowed by Benediction of theBlessed Sacrament at 4:45pmSacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 8
PARISH MISSIONConducted by Rev. Eugene “Red” O’Reilly, CSsRat St. Gerard Mission ChurchS
Please visit our website: www.sacredheartcatholic.com for Information on Redemptorists & Our Parish History Email:r_sacred@bellsouth.net St. Gerard Mission: Phone: 386-426-0930 / Location, 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave. Edgewater, FL 32141 22, Orlando Diocese)
