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 Green Cove Springs 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 RCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene Manalo Youth Director: Janice Schubert RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Tel 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 Tel 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: 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 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2018 They that are planted in the house of the L shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:14 STEWARDSHIP Like the sower in today s Gospel, I scatter as seed my gifts of time, talent, and resources; and I trust that, by God s grace and in God s time, these small gifts of myself may grow and flourish and help to bring about the kingdom of God. Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ June 3 rd Sacrificial Giving: $ 13, Building Fund: $ 6, Not in envelopes: $ 6, SAVE THE DATE! Our Sacred Heart Ministry Fair is scheduled for the weekends of September 22 nd -23 rd and September 29 th -30 th. Children s Sharing Treasure: $ The best Catholic content. All in one place. THE PETER S PENCE COLLECTION The purpose of the Peter's Pence Collection is to provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. Our Peter s Pence collection will be next weekend, June 23 rd and 24 th. It s EASY and FREE to Register! To install on your computer: 1. Go to sacredheartcatholicchurch. formed.org 2. Click Register and enter your name, address, and desired password 3. You re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! We recommend you start with Symbolon, Presence, or The Wild Goose. 4. Enjoy and share with others in our local community! We wish all the fathers in our parish a blessed Father s Day. Watch next week for Android or IOS app. Learn more at Formed.org

3 Education News... Youth Ministry Corner DON T FORGET TO REGISTER for the school year!! All registration forms are available in the Narthex and can be filled out and returned to the Parish Office. NURSERY We will continue to offer the Nursery during the 10:30 Mass throughout the summer. The Nursery is held in the room on the left of the Activity Center. It is available for children ages 18 months to four years. It will be closed on Sunday, July 29 th and August 19 th. Sacred Heart Youth Group High School - Fun Night Out Bowling: That s How WE Roll! THURSDAY, June 21 st, 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Bowling America, 361 Blanding Blvd. Orange Park Meet at Bowl America at 6:00 p.m. Or meet in the Church Parking Lot to Car Pool at 5:30 pm **Parents: If you can drive a car pool and/or chaperone that would be Excellent!! Cost: $2. 22 per game, includes shoe rental and bowling ball Food: Hot dogs and soda = $2. 22 Invite Friends! Contact Janice Schubert, Youth Director to Sign Up! janice.schubert@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Your Parish School Since 1993 ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1610 Blanding Boulevard, Middleburg, FL We are now a University of Notre Dame STEM Program School, Clay County s only school with this distinction. SCIENCE~TECNOLOGY~ENGINEERING~MATH Please explore the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program which makes a Catholic elementary education affordable for our families. $5,866 in scholarship money per child At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every parishioner. Pre-K to Grade 8 Curriculum Includes Art Computers Media Music PE Spanish And Religion Every Day Confirmation Pictures! During the Sacrament of Confirmation, pictures were taken as the Bishop anointed each of our young people. If any parents would like a copy of their child s photo via , please contact Mike Curtis at: rciamike@yahoo.com Please include their name and a recent picture of them to make it easier to identify. If you have a picture from that day, that would be even better.

4 In Our Parish... THE HEALING MINISTRY The Healing Ministry is available every Monday evening at 7:00 pm in the Bldg. A where all are welcome to join us! This is time set aside to place ourselves in the Presence of the Holy Spirit; for prayer and praise; to listen to scripture and receive teaching. All are welcome! On the 3 rd Monday of each month, the Healing Prayer Ministers are available for private prayer in the Bride s Room after the 8:00 am Mass and at 7:00 pm in Bldg. A. All pr ayer sessions ar e kept in the str ictest confidence. We encourage you to come. ALL AMERICAN BARBECUE Saturday, June 23 rd in Sullivan Hall after 5:30 pm Mass Ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, drinks and desserts $12.00 per person, $40.00 for family (of 4-5) Tickets are available at Mass this weekend or by calling Ron Warner at Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Something to consider DID YOU KNOW? Holy Communion strengthens our union with Christ. Communion with the flesh of Jesus preserves, increases, and renews the life of grace given at Baptism every time we receive the Lord worthily. Would you like to help a Sacred Heart High School Teen become stronger in their Catholic Faith while becoming Leaders in our Church Community? 21 High School teens from our Parish will be attending the Steubenville Orlando Retreat & Conference July If you feel called to sponsor a teen, the price of the Retreat is $ per person. Any amount toward this cost would be greatly appreciated. If you are unable to help monetarily, your prayers for these teens would also be an enormous help. Please place any monetary gift in the collection basket in an envelope clearly marked Youth Ministry Steubenville or drop it by the office. Checks should be made payable to Sacred Heart with a notation of Youth Ministry on the memo line - bottom left. Your kindness is genuinely cherished. Blessings, Janice Schubert, Youth Director Summer Choir We are inviting all interested Youth (12 and up) and Adults to come try-out the 8:00 am and/or 10:30 am Choirs for the summer. You can come to one of our June practices and sing one or more times. Our practices this month are Wednesdays, June 13 th and June 27 th from 7-8:30 in the Church. This is a great, low-commitment time to come and worship through song. For more information, please contact - Karen Otto - karenannotto@hotmail.com. WEDNESDAY STUDY GROUP The Wild Goose is Loose Wednesday, June 20 th, at 10:00 am in Bldg C every other week. Call Anne Borom for more information at

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 childbearing 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 June 22 nd -24 th at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be August 18 th in Jacksonville. For more information about the diocesan requirements or to register for any of the diocesan programs, please visit or call (904) BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks may have earlier deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be ed to bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The reign of God is being planted Pray now. How is it taking root in you? For Trust that you can make a difference Vocations by nurturing God s life in you. (Mark 4:26-34). If you have a question about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, contact the Vocation office, at (904) ext. 101, or voca ons@dosafl.com As we begin another hurricane season, we turn to God... HURRICANE PRAYER God our Father, Creator of the Universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly stand before you as your children and ask that you keep us safe from all hurricanes which may threaten us. Protect us from all fear and anxiety of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, the wind and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm and safety. Father, we thank you in advance, for you are our only refuge. We ask this thorough Christ Your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.

6 Monday, June 18 th, 8:00 am In memory of Gloria and Phillip Blanchard requested by Mark and Michelle Blanchard and Family Tuesday, June 19 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Gerardo Achas requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Wednesday, June 20 th, 8:00 am - For our Homebound parishioners. Thursday, June 21 st, 8:00 am - Special Intentions Friday, June 22 nd, 8:00 am - In memory of Paul Wojcik requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Saturday, June 23 rd, 5:30 pm - In memory of Jesse Wilson, Jr. requested by Carol Wilson. Sunday, June 24 th, 8:00 am - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, June 24 th, 10:30 am - In memory of Ann Cekosh requested by Silvia and John Alexander. Sunday, June 24 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of George and Maxine Bachman requested by their son, Paul Bachman. 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 Debbie Gowran, Karen McCallan, Elizabeth Otto, Donna Ramos, Christine South, Carly Stoffa, Fr. Alex Ducci, Marsha Ennis, Martha Ennis, Mark Hathaway, John Kemner, Rick Pedigo, Tabitha Perry, John Steinberg, Donna Bennie, Don Black, Dolores Johnson, Molly Parsons, Levi Shepherd, Charley Strayer, Debbie Utterbaugh, Rosemary Bergin, Robert DiMonda, Bill Emery, Thomas Fanning, Karen Konopacki, Rita Vavrin, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners. TODAY S READINGS First Reading I have lifted high the lowly tree (Ezekiel 17:22-24). Psalm Lord, it is good to give thanks to you (Psalm 92). Second Reading Whether we are at home or away, we aspire to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-10). Gospel It is the smallest of all seeds, and becomes the largest of plants (Mark 4:26-34) The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. 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 or sullivanhall@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 PARISH WEBSITE Be in the know check out our website at Contact Parish Office at or bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org if you have something for the website. Thank you to all who have been recycling aluminum 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!