SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SAINT GERARD MISSION

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1 Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SAINT GERARD MISSION Redemptorists Serving our Parish Fr. Thomas Burke, C.Ss.R., Pastor Fr. Edward Gray, C.Ss.R. Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R. Fr. George Rosario, C.Ss.R. Fr. Aldrin Nunes, C.Ss.R. Deacon. Darrell Cevasco, C.Ss.R. Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., Missionary \ Permanent Deacons Deacon Steve Cooley Deacon Tom Murray Retired SAINT GERARD MISSION Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Phone, Emergency, Fax, / Location, 998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL P.O. Box 729, New Smyrna Beach, FL Please visit our website: r_sacred@bellsouth.net St. Gerard Mission Church: Phone, / Location, 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL Please visit our website: stgerardsedge.com

2 Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Church & St. Gerard Mission Church We are delighted to welcome everyone who has come to share a Eucharistic meal with us today. Whether you are a family member, a friend, a familiar face, or a visitor, know that your presence enlivens our Eucharistic celebration and our community. We are glad you are here. The Redemptorist Community of Sacred Heart Church & St. Gerard Mission Mass Schedule Sacred Heart Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:30am Weekdays: 7 :00& 11:00am Saturdays: 7:00am Holy Day Vigil: 7:00pm Holy Day: 7:00 & 11:00am Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 3:45 pm Thurs. before 1 st Fri. 4:00 5:00 pm St. Gerard Mission Masses: All administration is at Sacred Heart Parish Office Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 10:00am Wednesdays: 9:00am First Friday: 9:00am Holy Days: 9:00am Reconciliation half hr. before Mass Sacred Heart Catholic School Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th Grade Principal: Mrs. Leigh Svajko 1003 Turnbull Street New Smyrna Beach, Fl Phone: (386) Fax: (386) Website: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sacred Heart Parish is under the care of the Redemporist. In 1732, when St. Alphonsus founded the Redemptorist Fathers and Brothers, he placed the community under the care and protection of Our Blessed Lady. He wrote the Rule of Life for Redemptorists that they were to have an extraordinary love for the Mother of God and they must promote love and devotion to her among the people to whom they minister. This is why Tuesday Devotions are held after the 11am Mass and again at 7pm. How much time do you spend in the evening looking at TV hours go by and often you are bored and even annoyed at the programs. Come and be refreshed and strengthened and blessed by prayers to Our Lady; a short sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Surely there must be some intention, some need, some blessing that you stand in need of. Place it in the hands of Our Blessed Lady. Never was it known that anyone who fled to her protection or sought her intercession was left unided. St. Bernad) SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents & Godparents are required to attend a Sacramental Preparation Class. Please call the Parish Office at to register. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples wanting to be married at Sacred Heart Parish must be registered and practicing members of this parish. An appointment must be made with one of the parish priests at least 6 months in advance of the wedding. The Diocese of Orlando requires a marriage preparation program for all couples. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Children who are 7 years or older, who have been baptized Roman Catholic, and who have participated in at least one full year of Religious Education during the previous year may be eligible to prepare for the Sacraments of Eucharist. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation at Sacred Heart is available every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:45pm and on the Thursday before First Friday from 4 to 5pm or by appointment, please call ANOINTING of the SICK: If you have a loved one who would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick please call the parish office, Or for an Emergency Sick Call, please call COMMUNION for Shut-Ins: Call the Parish Office to arrange a Friday visit. MINISTRY to the SICK and Homebound: If there is anyone at home who cannot get to Mass to celebrate the Sacraments because of illness or age, please call the parish office, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 2

3 Mass Intentions Saturday December 5 7:00am +Arthur Menichiello by Daughter, Rita Jordan 4:00pm All Parishioners Sunday December 6 7:00am +Phyllis Preston by Legion of Mary 9:00am Leo & MaryAnn Martin by Children 11:30am +Virginia Granttam y Dave & Karen Baird Monday December 7 7:00am +Marie Oliveto by Lori and Frank Oliveto 11:00am +Lila Morveale by Sue and Mike Marren 7:00pm +June & George Friedmann by Family Tuesday December 8 7:00am +Agnes Walter by Husband, Tom 9:00am +Henry Staachowicki by Stefen Brziszkiewicz 11:00am +Leo Madorma by Mary Madorma Wednesday December 9 7:00am +James Freshour by Children 11:00am Grace Finnick by Joanne Finnick Thursday December 10 7:00am +Diane Blumenstock by Patricia and Leo 11:30am +Jose Guimaraes by Carlos and Maria Costa Friday December 11 7:00am +Abandoned Souls in Purgatory by Dave and Jan Nixon 11:00am +Dorothy Haldane by Dina Glordano Saturday December 12 7:00am +Stawicki & Witkowski Families by Daughter and Son 4:00pm +Louis Mowers by Son, Gary Sunday December 13 7:00am All Parishioners 9:00am Frances McCloskey by McCloskey Family 11:30am +Nicanor Jamillarin by Daughter, Esper Rodosta + Cross indicates the person is deceased. No cross the person is alive. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a; Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 PUT ON JOY Today, Baruch speaks of the splendor that lies ahead for the city of Jerusalem and for all of us, regardless of where home is for us. Throw off strife, he tells us, and put on joy. Like a favorite old sweatshirt, joy fits, and how warm it keeps us, even when the winds blow cold. Paul knows of this joy as he pens his letter to the Philippians, praying that they may grow in their ability to discern what is righteous and good. And Luke speaks to us of John, who was foretold by Isaiah and who sings a similar song Prepare the way of the Lord, for salvation is at hand. A man ahead of his time, Baruch spent his days joyfully awaiting a distant glory. On this Second Sunday of Advent, Paul and John know that this glory is upon us. SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Monday: Second Sunday of Advent; Hanukkah begins St. Ambrose; Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Tuesday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Juan Diego Friday: Saturday: St. Damasus I Our Lady of Guadalupe Advent Penance Service Sacred Heart School Wednesday December 9th 8:30 10:30am First Eucharist Preparation Saturday December 12th 9:30am Epiphany Monday December 14th Our Lady of Hope Tuesday December 15th 10:00am Our Lady Star of the Sea Tuesday December 15th 10:00am & 7:00pm This is a great way to prepare ourselves for the coming of our Lord. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 3

4 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Day of Obligation Sacred Heart Mass Schedule Monday December 7 Vigil Mass is at 7:00pm Tuesday December 8 7:00am, 9:00am & 11:00am St. Gerard Mass Schedule Tuesday December 8 9:00am St. Ambrose Have you ever been asked to do something you weren't sure you could do? This happened to Saint Ambrose. The new bishop of Milan was to be elected by the people. Ambrose, who was governor, attended the election for two reasons. He knew there might be disagreements and felt responsible for keeping the peace. Since Ambrose was preparing for Baptism, he was also interested in who would be bishop. During the election, fighting broke out. No one could agree on who the bishop should be. Ambrose stood and pleaded for peace in the assembly. During his speech a voice cried out, Ambrose for bishop! Ambrose was shocked. The crowd took up the cry, shouting, Ambrose for bishop! Ambrose begged them not to elect him, but he could not silence them. Over the next several months, Ambrose was baptized, ordained, and consecrated bishop. Ambrose was well prepared for the office of bishop. He came from a wealthy Roman family. His father was a chief officer in the Roman military. Not only had Ambrose received the finest education in Rome, he had been raised in a good Christian household. His sister became a nun. Ambrose had followed in his father's footsteps when he entered political life. In 370 he became governor, with his headquarters in Milan, Italy. Ambrose administered strict and fair justice. He was a courageous leader. He was also strong in his Christian faith and prepared to be baptized as an adult. After his election as bishop, Ambrose turned his attention from political government to church government. Immediately he gave a share of his family's money to the poor and encouraged others to do so. He simplified the bishop's household and freed the place of expensive finery. He took a firm stand in controversial matters of Church and state. When conflicts arose with the ruling family, Ambrose told the people, The emperor is in the Church, not above it. Even the rulers must obey the laws of God. On more than one occasion, Empress Justina sent soldiers to force Ambrose to go along with her wishes. Ambrose had to defend his cathedral against attack, but the people stood by their bishop, and the army had to back down. Later Emperor Theodosius, to get revenge for the murder of several officers, had a town of 7,000 people destroyed. Ambrose warned Theodosius that he would be excommunicated if he did not do public penance. People were astounded that Ambrose would do this. They were speechless when Theodosius knelt at Ambrose's feet, humbly accepting forgiveness. St. Ambrose Feast Day is December 7th. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 4

5 It s that time of year again and time to rev up for the Christmas season. The Adult Choir will sing at the 10:00pm Midnight Mass. This Choir will perform beautiful Christmas anthems written throughout the ages as a 30 minute prelude to enhance our spiritual experience of the Incarnation. The Family Mass, at 5:00pm, will consist of a Children s Choir. This choir will be open to all children in both public and private school between the 4 th and 8 th grade. We are looking for at least 10 children to lead the congregation in sung praise. Rehearsals will be held on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 to 4:30pm. We are also in need of at least 3 adult volunteers, preferably parents, who can be at rehearsal, and help supervise the children before and after rehearsal. Rehearsal will include not only Christmas music but also instruction in music, music history and so much. more. It is hoped that this choir can become a permanent part of the music here at Sacred Heart. To sign up, please contact Don Roy at the Parish Office at (386) Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Invites you and your kids to have Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 13 th after the 9 :00am Mass In the Social Hall. Come watch the kids enjoy Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. Breakfast is paid for by the Fr. Downey Council number 4934 Monday Nights 6:30pm Early Bird & 7:00pm Regular Games Doors open at 5:00pm BINGO on Friday afternoon Doors open at 11:30am Games begin at 12:30pm VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! Floor Work and Kitchen Helpers Please call Ella at Bereavement Ministry To comfort those who mourn... Our Sacred Heart Bereavement Ministry provides a variety of services to the members of our parish who are grieving at the loss of a loved one. What we do: =Meet with families to plan funeral services =Host, cook or serve at receptions after funerals. =Help people Pre-plan their own funeral services. =Offer support for the bereaved. =Plan the annual Mass of Remembrance. We Need You - Training is available Sacred Heart & St. Gerard Please call the Parish Office for more information (386) Giving Tree The Giving Tree is set up in the Church lobby and filled with Angels of those in need in our Community. You are invited to take a tag or two and fulfill a Christmas wish of child. Your generosity in making Christmas special for so many families and children in our community is a wonderful blessing for them. When you take a tag from the Christmas tree please do the following: Commit yourself to purchasing the gift request Attach the tag from the Giving Tree securely to the gift that you have wrapped Place gift items under the Giving Tree no later than Sunday, December 13th If you change your mind and cannot purchase the gift, please return the tag to the Giving Tree Please do not discard the ticket! Thank you for your generosity and support you give to those less fortunate in our community. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 5

6 Events Calendar Sunday, December 6 10:00am Breakfast / Social Hall 10:15 am Religious Education Classes Monday, December 7 6:30pm Bingo 7:00pm Vigil Mass for Immaculate Conception Tuesday, December 8 7:00am Mass Holy Day of Obligation 9:00am Mass Holy Day of Obligation 9:00am Senior Exercise / Knights Hall. 9:00am Legion of Mary / Conference Rm OLPH Novena after 11am Mass 11:30am CCW 5:00pm Stavros Night 6:30pm Centering Prayer / Knights Hall Wednesday, December 9 8:30am School Advent Penance Service 11:30am CCW Christmas Party / Social Hall 3:00pm Jr. Legion of Mary / Social Hall 7:00pm Evening Bible Study / Social Hall Thursday, December10 9:00am Senior Exercise / Knights Hall. 9:00am Bible Study / Social Hall Friday, December 11 7:30 5:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 12:30pm Bingo/Social Hall 4:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet / Chapel 4:45pm Benediction / Chapel Saturday, December 12 9:30am 1st Reconciliation Communion kids Sunday, December 13 Third Sunday of Advent 10:00am Breakfast with Santa/Social Hall 10:00am Breakfast / Social Hall 10:15 am Religious Education Classs Our Catholic Appeal Target Paid to Date Remaining Balance $128, $ 92, $ 34, New Mass Setting Did you know that we have been doing the same Mass settings for 5 years or more? Advent is a time of expectation, of looking forward to our Saviors birth. Because of this, it has been customary to scale down the music a bit in order to heighten the sense of looking forward to the joy of Christmas. We will use this as a good way to introduce a new Mass setting. As you saw on the First Sunday of Advent we introduced the Holy, Holy Holy, the Memorial Acclamation, the Great Amen, and the Lamb of God from a setting that was written by Steven Janco called the Mass of Wisdom. We will sing this acapella or with the organ playing just the melody. On the 3rd. Sunday of Advent which is known as Gaudete Sunday we will hear the Mass setting in full accompaniment played with the organ to bring a bit more excitement to the season and to support the familiar melody which we have learned. It is hoped that this setting will further enhance the sung worship here at Sacred Heart. Did you know that if we do not meet our target amount we still have to pay the remaining balance? Which means that we would have to take the funds out of our operating account. Please help us meet our goal. If you d like to make a donation please contact the parish office. Thank you. Our Weekly Offering - November 22, 2015 Offertory Income Last Week $ 11, Online Giving this Week $ Catholic Charities $ Total Income $ 11, Attendance This Week: 962 Please call to register or update your information Our Weekly Offering - November 29, 2015 Offertory Income Last Week $ 10, Online Giving this Week $ Total Income $ 10, Attendance This Week: 941 Please call to register or update your information In the United States today, there are more than 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. These religious worked tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies, usually for little to no pay. As a result, many religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to today s second collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more. Thank you for your generous support. Sanctuary Candle Is in Memory of Fredrick & Henrietta Hintze by Kenneth Hintze Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 6

7 STAVRO S Pizza Restaurant SACRED HEART BENEFIT NIGHT Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm Stavro s Pizza Restaurant, 800 No. Dixie Freeway, NSB 10% of proceeds come back to Sacred Heart to benefit our Projects through out the year. Did you know that if you dine in or take out we still will benefit from the proceeds. Help us to fill the restaurant I look forward in seeing you at Stavros. Alzheimer s Support Group Are you caring for someone with memory problems, Alzheimer s Disease or a related dementia? A support group may be your answer. The meet the 2nd Tuesday of the each month from 6:30 7:30pm at the Elder Care Simplified 629 N. Dixie Freeway New Smyrna Beach, Fl The facilitator for this is Susan Little For more information or if you have any questions please call (386) SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH 998 Fr. Donlan Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL A Filipino Advent Celebration Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 7:00 PM Join us for Simbang Gabi (Night Mass) - an evening of faith, fun, and food in a traditional Filipino Advent celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Simbang Gabi is a long treasured Philippine tradition, originally a series of dawn masses for nine consecutive days, before Christmas. Its liturgical significance emanates from the Season of Advent, being the time of spiritual preparation to worthily welcome and receive the Child Jesus. It is also one of the longest and most important religious celebrations in the Philippines. EVERYONE IS INVITED! A reception at the Family Center will follow after the Mass. Filipino food will be served and Philippine cultural dances will be performed by the FAAVCO dancers. We ask that you bring a covered dish or dessert to share. Donations are welcome and very much appreciated. For more information, please contact: Maria MBilodeau@sacredheartcatholic.com Cancer Support Group Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 Noon the meeting is held at the Elder Care Simplified Senior Resource Center. This group is for those who are fighting cancer. You will receive support from others who understand what you are going through. You will share and learn from each other. For more information call (386) Religious Article Store Stop by our Religious article store located in the Knights building after the Masses and check out our great assortment of Christmas gifts, Advent Calendars, Missals and so much more. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 7

8 S T. GERARD MISSION CHURCH ST. GERARD MINISTRIES LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Altar Servers Joe Favaloro Altar Ministry Annie McDevitt Eucharistic Ministers Jan Ford Readers/Commenta Kathy Ackerson Music/Choirs Darryl Greeley Ushers Felice Albanese PRAYER MINISTRIES Rosary (Marian Movement Of Priests) and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Grace Albanese Cursillo Beth Burns STUDY GROUPS Small Church Communities Library Ministry Jacqy Gawdun OUTREACH MINISTRIES Communion for the Homebound Parish Office Welcome Ministry Marge Cyr Bereavement Ministry Parish Office Society of St. Vincent de Paul Barbara Hortsing Knights of Columbus. (Fr. Dillon Council) John Gawdun, GK SERVICE MINISTRIES Maids of Martha Grace Albanese Maintenance Bob Burns Kitchen Hospitality Beth Burns Mass Intentions SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, December 5 4:30pm All Parishioners Sunday, December 6 10:00am +Joseph Vaglica by Mother, Rose Maie Tuesday December 8 9:00am In Thanksgiving for all Blessings Wednesday, December 9 9:00am Emil Schwitzer by Wife, Pauline and Daughter, Fran SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, December 12 4:30pm +George Monachino by Small Church Community Third Sunday of Advent December 13 10:00am +John Dune by Wife, Kay Our Weekly Offering Week of November 22, 2015 Offertory Income Last Week $ 3, Online Giving this Week. $ 0.00 Total Offertory Income..$ 3, Attendance This Week: Our Weekly Offering Week of November 29, 2015 Offertory Income Last Week $ 3, Online Giving this Week. $ Total Offertory Income..$ 3, Attendance This Week: St. Gerard Events December 7 December 13, 2015 Monday, December 6 9:30 am Rosary (Marian Movement of Priests) & Divine Mercy Chaplet Tuesday, December 8 7:00pm Knights of Columbus General Meeting Wednesday, December 9 9:00 am Mass Thursday, December 10 Friday, December 11 4:oopm Cursillo Grouping Saturday, December 12 2:45 pm Saturday Choir Practice 4:00 pm Reconciliation Rosary 4:30 pm Vigil Mass Sunday, December 13 8:30 am Sunday Choir Practice 9:30 am Reconciliation 9:30 am Rosary 10:00 am Mass Our Catholic Appeal St. Gerard Mission Church Total Registered Households 382 Thank you for your generosity! Target $24, Please pray for the following Members of the U.S. Military with ties to our parish: Bo Falkey Jack Meyer Ryan Carter Dan Baetge If you have members of the military you d like us to pray for please call Linda at Welcome Back! We would like to welcome back our Winter family members, please know that your presence was missed at our Eucharistic celebrations this Summer. Paid Amount $25, Over By $1, Thank you for your generosity Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 8

9 Knights of Columbus News Fr. Michael Dillon Council #13989 Grand Knight John Gawdun III Please visit our website at COUNCIL WIDE BUSINESS MEETING The business meeting for all council members will be held on Tuesday December 8 th at St. Gerard. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Installation of Officers will begin promptly at 7:00 pm with the business meeting to follow. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE STILL LOOKING FOR GOOD CATHOLIC MEN If you feel in your heart it s important to form good and lasting friendships, invest time in helping the Church, and those less fortunate, the Knights of Columbus is for you. Those of you, who are interested in learning more about the Knights, please call the Grand Knight at MEMORIAL BRICK PROGRAM SPONSORED BY OUR COUNCIL You can memorialize a loved one with a brick to be placed on the path of our shrine at the entrance of St. Gerard. Order forms with prices and instructions can be found in the vestibule of the church. Completed forms can be given to any usher, any Fr. Dillon K of C Council Brother or mailed KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS car magnets These car magnets helps us Catholics silently remind those around us that Christmas is a religious and cultural celebration, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Please help us Brother Knights to spread the word. There are only (4) weekends left to purchase one. A $5 donation is all that s expected. Mail a few to your family & friends that may live out of state as a gift and to silently spread the word. For Charities supported Pop Top POP TABS Our KofC Council has begun collecting aluminum pop tabs again for the Ronald McDonald houses in Orlando thru Chisholm Elementary School in NSB. Place tabs in basket under table in vestibule at St. Gerard & thanks for your support. NOTE FROM LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: Please take the time to give us your ideas and suggestions. We prayerfully consider each item and implement what we can. A Suggestion Box is located in the foyer for your convenience. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. Communion Delivered To Homebound After St. Gerard Masses A significant number of our Parish Community are no longer able to go to Mass on a regular basis. We wish to assure these folks that they remain an important part of our faith community. On Ash Wednesday our team of Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick began visiting parishioners in their homes. They distribute the Eucharist, pray and share scripture readings and act as links to the parish assembly by bringing a parish bulletin and sharing parish news and concerns. Please pray for the success of our outreach ministry. For further information Ministry to the Sick at St. Gerard s or to request a visit, please contact the parish office at St. Gerard Small Church Community Group Meetings All are welcome to join at any time. Call the facilitator in charge of the day you desire to meet. Monday 1:00 pm St. Gerard Church T. Murray Group :00 pm St. Gerard Church J. Crotty Group Tuesday 9:30 am Call for location Lambert Group Wednesday 9:45 am Albanese Home Albanese Group :00 pm St. Gerard Church Martin Group Thursday 1:00 pm Call for location Butt/Fiumara Group Friday 7:00 pm Call for location Koehler Group Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 9

10 Society of St. Vincent de Paul News Coping with the Holidays You are Cordially Invited to a Special Program at 6:00 p.m. Monday December 7, 2015 at Settle Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service 406 South Orange Street New Smyrna Beach, Florida Special Guest Speaker Chaplain Mark Spivey Refreshments will Follow For Reservations, Please Call by December 4, 2015 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Our Conference is in need of volunteer delivery personnel and telephone interviewers. For further information or to volunteer please leave a message for Barbara at Shoe & Sock Drive To benefit Transient/Homeless Population in Volusia County Billions of people throughout the world have no shoes. Wearing shoes helps prevent the spread of parasitic diseases that plague an estimated billion people worldwide. In Volusia County there are approximately 2,870 families, 2,150 individuals, and 262 veterans who are homeless. A collaboration inspired by a local physician was created to facilitate a community collection of gently used sneakers, boots and socks to provide to the transient/ homeless population of Volusia County. Any size, shape, and condition are gratefully accepted. If you would like to help please contact Mary Kish at (386)