Sacred Heart. Welcome to Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT

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1 Main Church 7190 Highway 17 South Fleming Island FL Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH Mission Church 207 Palmetto Avenue Green Cove Springs FL Welcome 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. PARISH OFFICE 7190 Highway 17 South Tel Fax 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 Youth Director/RCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene Manalo RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Tel Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5) Sandra Curtis (6-12) MUSIC MINISTRY Karen Otto, Lisa Moser, Mike Curtis and Ann Marie Barta ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg Tel Principal: Victoria Farrington MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. (Mission 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: 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.

2 The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 STEWARDSHIP Rejoice! The Word became flesh and dwells among us! Oh, come, let us adore him! Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ December 11 th Sacrificial Giving: $ 10, Building Fund: $ 7, Not in envelopes: $ 4, May the wonder and peace of Christmas be yours all through the year. Children s Sharing Treasure: $ From Fr. Mike and the Staff of Sacred Heart Parish NEW YEAR S SCHEDULE Fleming Island Saturday, December 31 st 5:30 pm Vigil Mass 7:30 pm Vigil Mass in Green Cove (En Español) Sunday, January 1 st 8:00 am 10:30 am 5:30 pm The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, December 26 th, for the Christmas holiday. No Mass on Monday December 26 th. Sacred Heart Parish offers sympathy to Lesli Betts on the death of her father, Charles Moody.

3 Education News... Religious Education Youth Corner CHRISTMAS BREAK Religious Education Classes will resume: Sunday, January 8 th Tuesday, January 10 th and Wednesday, January 11 th See you for Youth Group on Wednesday, January 11 th. Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! NO SHEEP this week. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Think a Catholic Education is too expensive for your children? How about a $5, 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. THE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) Please join us at this month s CCW meeting in the Activity Center on Monday, January 9 th. Fellowship and refreshments begin at 6:30 p m and the meeting will start at 6:45 p m. Gemma, from the Sacred Heart Healing Ministry, will be our guest speaker. Come learn and pray with us as we continue to grow in spirituality and friendship. All women of the Parish are invited to attend. We hope to see you there!! Like us at:

4 In Our Parish... POTLUCK SENIOR LUNCHEON Our Senior Luncheon this month will be a potluck. Please bring your favorite dish to share. It will be held on Wednesday, January 18 th, at 11:30 am in Sullivan Hall. Come and enjoy the fellowship of other parishioners! RSVP to the Parish Office, , by Friday, January 13 th. All are welcome, but please no walk-ins! MLK DAY-N-CLAY Diversity and Awards Breakfast Monday, January 16, 2017, 8:00 am Shiloh Church, 939 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park The focus of the celebration will be Empowered Women of Clay County and is about the education and economic development within the low-income community. Our parish is reserving a table of eight; four seats are available. If you are interested, contact the Parish Office. ITALIAN NIGHT by our Knights of Columbus Council Saturday, January 28 th in Sullivan Hall after the 5:00 pm Mass Menu Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Baked Ziti, Breadsticks, Salad and Dessert. Cost: Adults $12.00 a person; Family (of 3-5) $35.00 Sacred Heart Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes December 5, 2016 TOPIC FOR REFLECTION: Isaiah 11:9 FINANCE REPORT: Other than maintenance expenses that include replacing the A/C in the church and upholstery of the pews and kneelers, there were no unusual expenses. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Better all-around communication from te parish survey was discussed. Soon there will be a new app available and could be beneficial for parishioners to keep informed of parish events. 2. Regarding the sign, as of last week, permits are in have. Construction should begin as soon as an estimate for materials is submitted. 3. Father reiterated that Father Juan Alexis is not assigned to Sacred Heart. He is in residence at the rectory and his responsibilities are to learn English at FSCJ four days a week and celebrate Mass in Spanish at Green Cove Springs. There is no plan at this time to add responsibilities at Sacred Heart. NEW BUSINESS: 1. A church clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, December 17, 2016, starting at 9:00 am. 2. A bid was received from the company that installed the pews for reupholster of pews and kneelers. 3. A fence will be installed in the back of Sullivan Hall. 4. There is a plan in place for landscaping on the church property. KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS The monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus Council will be held Thursday, January 5 th, 2017 at 7:00 pm in building C. Plan to attend this important meeting to receive important information on the Spaghetti Dinner to raise money for Annunciation School.

5 Around the Diocese... Marriage Preparation Marriage Preparation: To schedule a wedding, an engaged couple must meet with their parish priest or deacon at least eight months before their proposed wedding date. Preparation for the sacrament includes attending a diocesan program such as Engaged Encounter 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 15 th -17 th at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 20 th in Jacksonville. For more information about the diocesan requirements or to register for any of the diocesan programs, please visit or call (904) The Prayer for Christian Unity Since 1926, the Catholic Church has set aside a special time to pray for unity among Christians. On the occasion of the 500 th anniversary year of the beginning of the Reformation, the theme: Reconciliation - The Love of Christ Compels Us (2 Corinthians 5: 14-20) has been chosen for our prayer service. Unity and openness to the changing power of the grace of God is essential to the followers of Jesus. The Prayer Service, on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 pm at St. Luke Parish, will include uplifting music provided by participating choirs in the area as well as the St. Luke Music Ministry. A reception in the hall will follow the program; all are welcome. THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD Mary was called to be open to the Pray extraordinary. What do you need to For say, let it be in response to God s Vocations call to you? Trust that the Lord is with you and will guide you always. (Luke 1:26-38) If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Father David Ruchinski at (904) ext. 101, or vocations@dosafl.com. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive its King; Let ev ry heart prepare Him room. And heav n and nature sing. Joy to the earth the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ. While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy! Exercise Classes for People with Parkinson's Disease AND their Caregivers Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am and Mondays at 6:00 pm in the Activity Center. Contact Mike Bleecker for more information at

6 Monday, December 26 th, 8:00 am No Mass Tuesday, December 27 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Kyle Klocek requested by his Parents. Wednesday, December 28 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Richard Hoffman, requested by his wife, Katie. Thursday, December 29 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Stephen DeLuca requested by Debbie and Roger Rich. Friday, December 30 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Dr. Deborah Coletti Blakley requested by her mother, Anne. Saturday, December 31 st, 5:30 pm - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, January 1 st, 8:00 am - For the Special Intentions of Vicki Farrington requested by Tara Biggs. Sunday, January 1 st, 10:30 am - For the Special Intentions of Ginger and Armando Roces requested by Eileen and Shawn McFarland. Sunday, January 1 st, 5:30 pm - In memory of Maryann Koopman requested by Cheryl Canni. PRAYER LIST Names will be printed in the bulletin for four weeks, then removed. Please call with names you would like to have included on our list. Thank you for helping us keep our list current. Please pray for Acacia Bratt, Donna Guzinski, Brandon Kellogg, John Lanham, Levi Shepherd, Clara Turner, Leonard Turner, Mercedes Lopez, Charley Strayer, Lois Battisti, Amanda Castelli, Jeanne Gallina, Guy Gallina, Judy Henderson, Alexis Lato and Family, Karen McCallan, Tabitha Perry, Molly Polone, Donna Ramos, Keith Willis, Dang Andux, Brenda Chester, Frances Harshaw, Hugh James, Mary Alice Marley, Jean Phelps, Marshella Ramos, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners. TODAY S READINGS First Reading All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God (Isaiah 52:7-10). Psalm All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God (Psalm 98). Second Reading God has spoken to us through the Son, the very imprint of God s being (Hebrews 1:1-6). Gospel The Word became flesh; from his fullness we have all received grace (John 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:36-40 Friday: Sir 3:2-6, or Col 3:12-21 [12-17]; Ps 128:1-5; Mt 2:13-15, Saturday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Sunday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 SULLIVAN HALL All events held at Sullivan Hall will be scheduled through Sullivan Hall director, Arlene Manalo. For prices, availability and more information, call Arlene at or arlenemanalo34@gmail.com PARISH WEBSITE Be in the know check out our website at Contact Parish Office at or shbulletin3811@ bellsouth.net if you have something for the website. THANK YOU to all who are using the container in the parking lot to recycle aluminum cans. The profit is used by our Outreach Ministry to help others. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!