W elcome to Sacred Heart We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish registration forms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office. Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH Main Church 7190 Highway 17 South Fleming Island FL 32003 Green Cove Springs Church 207 Palmetto Avenue Green Cove Springs FL 32043 PARISH OFFICE 7190 Highway 17 South Tel 284-3811 Fax 529-8845 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pastor: Father Michael Pendergraft Business Manager: Tish Aguilar Receptionists: Mary Bullington, Silvia Alexander RCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene Manalo Youth Director: Janice Schubert RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Tel 284-9983 Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5) Sandra Curtis (6-12) MUSIC MINISTRY Karen Otto, Mike Curtis and Ann Marie Barta ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg 32068 Tel. 282-0504 Principal: Victoria Farrington MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. (Green Cove Springs Church) Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. or by appointment To arrange for Baptism or Marriages please call the Parish Office. Homebound Parishioners: Please call the office if you know of anyone who needs Eucharist brought to the home or would like a visit. Web site: www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org MISSION STATEMENT Compelled by the Gospel, we the parish family of Sacred Heart, promote and support Christian Life by serving our parish and community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs and other parish ministries.
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Welcome to Sacred Heart
We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find ourparish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special
gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish registrationforms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office.
Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH
Main Church7190 Highway 17 South
Fleming Island FL 32003
Green Cove Springs Church207 Palmetto Avenue
Green Cove Springs FL 32043
PARISH OFFICE7190 Highway 17 SouthTel 284-3811 Fax 529-8845Office Hours: Monday – Friday8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Pastor: Father Michael Pendergraft Business Manager: Tish AguilarReceptionists: Mary Bullington, Silvia AlexanderRCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene ManaloYouth Director: Janice Schubert
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONTel 284-9983Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5)Sandra Curtis (6-12)
MUSIC MINISTRYKaren Otto, Mike Curtis and Ann Marie Barta
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg 32068Tel. 282-0504Principal: Victoria Farrington
MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. (Green Cove Springs Church)Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Holy Days: 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. or by appointment
To arrange for Baptism or Marriages please call the Parish Office.Homebound Parishioners: Please call the office if you know of anyonewho needs Eucharist brought to the home or would like a visit.
Web site: www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Compelled by the Gospel, we the parish family of Sacred Heart, promote and support Christian Life by serving our parishand community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs and other parish ministries.
STEWARDSHIP “Whatever you do,” says St. Paul to the Colossians, “...do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Give thanks to God the Father through Him.” And so it is that we offer our gifts in the Eucharist “though Him, with Him, and in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit.” Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ December 17th Sacrificial Giving: $ 11,569.93 Building Fund: $ 8,959.00 Not in envelopes: $ 6,722.90 Children’s Sharing - FISH MINISTRIES Children’s offerings support feeding children in Haiti. See Kristin Michler-Belleza (284-9983) or Bob Raspa for additional envelopes. Direct donation to feed Haitian children via FISH ministries by check mailed to: Christianville Foundation PO Box 1056 Palatka, FL 32178 Treasure: $ 17.20
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 31, 2017 My eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples. —Luke 2:30-31
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, January 1st, for the New Year holiday.
NEW YEAR’S MASSES Sunday, December 31st 5:30 pm Vigil Mass Monday, January 1st 9:00am
Solemn Exposition will be held on Friday, January 5th, at 8:30 am, following the morning Mass. This is a beautiful service and a wonderful way to honor the Eucharist.
Christmas Break Sunday, December 17th to Wednesday January 3rd.
Classes resume on Sunday, January 7th.
NO SHEEP this week.
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
Education News...
Think a Catholic Education is too expensive for your children?
How about a $5,677.00 scholarship?
Please explore the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program
which makes a Catholic elementary education affordable for our families.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every parishioner.
Youth Ministry Corner
THANK YOU! Thank you to all who participated in our Living Nativity. All who attended enjoyed the presentation
by our young people, of the story of Jesus’ birth. Thank you to our actors, stage hands, parent helpers, the 5:30 Choir, and all parishioners who attended.
See you for LIFE NIGHT Wednesday, January 10th!
Happy New Year!!
DID YOU KNOW…? Jesus is Mary’s only son, but her spir-itual motherhood extends to all hu-manity. The Son whom she brought forth from her womb is the first born among many and her cooperation with God’s plan gives us a model for our own yes to God’s plan. (CCC #501)
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A Blessing for a Family at the New Year
Eternal God, You make all things new, hope to the despondent, and love to the forsaken. As we begin a new year,
we ask for your blessing upon our family. Renew our faith and revive our hope.
Grant us patience in adversity and gratitude for our many blessings.
Make us a blessing to one another and to the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
PARISHIONER SENIOR LUNCH POTLUCK The Senior Luncheon is open to all Seniors of Sa-cred Heart Catholic Church to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among registered parishioners while enjoying a lunch. Please join us on
Wednesday, January 17th, at 11:30am in Sullivan Hall
for Potluck and Bingo! Please bring a dish to share.
RSVP to the Par ish Office at 284-3811 by Friday, May 12th. All are welcome but please no walk-ins!
BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks may have ear li-er deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be emailed to [email protected]
American Heritage Girls Troop FL5312 would like to thank you for your generosity in supporting their Wreaths Across America collection in our parish.
With the funds collected at these Masses, we were able to purchase 127 wreaths to place on veterans graves at the Jacksonville Memory Gardens on December 16th. We thank you for your generosity and support!
Sacred Heart Early Education Program (SHEEP) and the American Heritage Girls Troop FL5312 would like to thank you for your generosity with your Angel Tree donation of fuzzy non-skid socks
and slippers for the residents of Governors Creek Health and Rehabilitation. On December 18th, we had 56 moms and children at the nursing home singing Christmas Carols and passing out gifts to
each resident. We were truly able to spread Christ-mas love and cheer!
Marriage Preparation Marriage Preparation: To sched-ule a wedding, an engaged couple must meet with their parish priest or deacon at least eight months before their proposed wedding date. Prepa-ration for the sacrament includes attending a diocesan program such as Engaged En-counter or Pre Cana. Also, couples of child-bearing age will need to take a full course of Natural Family Planning. Pre-registration for each of these programs is mandatory. The next Engaged Encounter program will be January 19th-21st at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 10th in Jacksonville. For more information about the di-ocesan requirements or to register for any of the di-ocesan programs, please visit www.dcfl.org or call (904) 551-2619.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Mary was called to be open to the extraordinary. What do you need to say, “let it be” in response to God’s call to you? Trust that the Lord is with you and will guide you always.
(Luke 1:26-38).
If you have a question about a vocation to the priest-hood or religious life, contact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director at (904) 262-3200, ext. 101 or email [email protected].
Pray For
Vocations
Around the Diocese...
Are You at Least 70 ½ Years Old? If so, you’re in luck! Who is most likely to benefit from an IRA charitable gift? Individuals 70 ½ and older who are required to take IRA distributions and do not need the taxable income from that source. Regulations apply. Gifts must be from your regular IRA, not from Roth
IRAs or retirement plans.
Distributions must be made from your IRA custodian account directly to a qualified nonprofit. All diocesan parishes, schools and ministries qualify.
You may make a cash gift or specify it remain in the parish, school or ministry’s permanent endowment with the Catholic Foundation.
For more information Contact Cliff Evans at DOSA Catholic Foundation at: [email protected] or call (904)262-3200 ext. 139 or visit our website at: http://www.dosafl.com/catholic−foundation Remember your church, school or favorite ministry in your will or trust!
Did you know you can use your IRA “RMD” (Required Minimum Distribution) to make a gift to your parish, Catholic school, favorite Catholic Ministry or the Diocese?
CHARITY ART AUCTION Saturday, January 20th, 2018
12:00 pm TO 5:00 pm ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Knights of Columbus are asking for donations of art work by local adult and high school artists to be sold. Proceeds from the Auction will be donated to Catholic Relief Services to construct water and sanitation systems for some of God’s poorest of poor people. Plan to attend!! Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. Contact St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus for more information.
PRAYER LIST Names will be printed in the bulletin for four weeks, then removed. Please call with names you would like to have includ-ed on our list. Thank you for helping us keep our list current. Please pray for… Karen Konopacki, John Miller, Hilary Silva, John Steinberg, Susan Jachimiec, Pat Chestnut-Sarpy, Karen McCallan, Richard and Reba Pedigo, Donna Ramos, Carly Stoffa, Angie Betts, Brian Dickmann, Fr. Alex Ducci, Bob Kane, Rose Bergin, Michael Cassidy, Pat Cook, Joanne Gillease, Donna Guzinski, Virginia McCauley, Stephanie Palta, Levi Shepherd, Casey Spillane, Mary Stafford, Charley Strayer, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4- 7; Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29 - 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-28 [23, 31-34, 36, 38] Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Monday, NEW YEAR’S DAY January 1st, 9:00 am – For Pope Francis Tuesday, January 2nd, 8:00 am - In memory of Juan Antonio Isasi requested by Juan Blanco. Wednesday, January 3rd, 8:00 am - In memory of Christine Orr requested by Gil and Louise O’Connor Thursday, January 4th, 8:00 am - For Bishop Felipe Estévez Friday, January 5th, 8:00 am - In memory of John Gatins requested by his wife, Maureen Gatins. Saturday, January 6th, 5:30 pm - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, January 7th, 8:00 am - In memory of Mar-ilyn Maloney requested by Lorraine Buckley. Sunday, January 7th, 10:30 am - In memory of Dennis Wadsworth requested by Paul and Criss Zauner. Sunday, January 7th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Fermin Orara requested by the Pisapia Family.
SULLIVAN HALL All events held at Sullivan Hall are scheduled through Sullivan Hall director, Arlene Manalo. For prices, availability and more information, call Arlene at 284-3811 or email [email protected]
PARISH WEBSITE Be in the know… check out our website at www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Contact Parish Office at 284-3811 or email [email protected] if you have something for the website.
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Those who honor their parents will be greatly blessed and will atone for sins (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14) or Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3. Psalm — Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways (Psalm 128) or Psalm 105. Second Reading — Be thankful; do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus (Colossians 3:12-21 [12-17]) or Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19. Gospel — The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom (Luke 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Thank you to all who have been recycling alumi-num cans. This is now a project of Boy Scout Troop 309, who will be using the profit to fund Scout projects and activities. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!
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