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2 PAGE 2 FROM THE PASTOR ASTOR: My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is my fervent prayer that the blessings of the Christ Child may fill the hearts of each of our families and that His Divine Presence may be the center of family life. Being aware of Christ as the center of our lives and living in that Divine Presence will bring a great sense of peace, hope, and joy. It will also lead us to living the life of holiness and charity to which we are called. I would like to share with you the prayer of Pope John Paul II as he concluded his Apostolic Exhortation, Familiaris Consortio: May the Virgin Mary, who is the Mother of the Church, also be the Mother of "the Church of the home." Thanks to her motherly aid, may each Christian family really become a "little Church" in which the mystery of the Church of Christ is mirrored and given new life. May she, the Handmaid of the Lord, be an example of humble and generous acceptance of the will of God. May she, the Sorrowful Mother at the foot of the Cross, comfort the sufferings and dry the tears of those in distress because of the difficulties of their families. May Christ the Lord, the Universal King, the King of Families, be present in every Christian home as He was at Cana, bestowing light, joy, serenity and strength I beg of Him that every family may generously make its own contribution to the coming of His Kingdom in the world - "a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love, and peace," towards which history is journeying. Please be assured of my continued prayers for each and every one of you. May God s blessings be yours this Christmas. Father Ireland Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Sunday, 2:00 p.m., for publishing the following Sunday. New Parishioners Registration after each Sunday Mass in the Parish Office, or by appointment. Baptisms: First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.. Pre-registration required. Parents expecting their first child should arrange to attend the required Pre-Baptism class. These are offered at the parish on the 4th Sunday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary s Room. Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Marriages: Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the priest at least 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to the homebound weekly or monthly. Music Director: Mrs. Gail Shirley Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. Sponsor Requirements: All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest. Individuals must be registered and practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and if married, the marriage must have been accepted by the Catholic Church. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 4478 Rushton Road, South Euclid, OH , FAX office@sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Website: sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Principal: Mr. William DiBacco PSR Religious Education Classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Principal: Mr. Thomas Kelly, S.F.O Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH , FAX Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

3 DECEMBER 26, 2010 PAGE 3 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, December 27, 2010 St. John, apostle & evangelist 6:45 a.m. Fr. Edward Gracey 12 :10 p.m. Ursula & Martin Sustarsic (Anniversary) Tuesday, December 28, 2010 The Holy Innocents 6:45 a.m. Deceased Members of the Bucko & Shreve Families 12:10 p.m. Sister Mary Josefa, SND Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Fifth day in the Octave of Christmas Optional: St. Thomas Becket, bishop & martyr 6:45 a.m. William A. Molnar (Anniversary) 12:10 p.m. Genevieve McAuley Thursday, December 30, 2010 Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas 6:45 a.m. Agnes & Harry Murphy 12:10 p.m. John Smayda (Anniversary) Friday, December 31, 2010 Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas Optional: St. Sylvester I, pope 6:45 a.m. Tina Gehlfuss 12:10 p.m. Jacqueline Maiher Saturday, January 1, 2011 The Solemnity of Mary (New Year s Day) NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year 8:00 a.m. Msgr. William Novicky 10:00 a.m. Otto & Katherine Pauer Sunday, January 2, 2010 The Epiphany of the Lord 8:00 a.m. James Kenealy 10:00 a.m. Beverly Allioto 11:30 a.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:00 p.m. Joan Millett Collection for December 19, 2010: $12, Collection for December 20, 2009: $11, Religious Retirement Collection: $1, In this season of giving, let us be generous in our gift to the Lord by supporting the work of our parish. Thank you for your continued generosity. Father Ireland Let us Pray for George Frantz who died this week and for his family and friends in their time of grief. May God Grant Him Eternal Rest. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Sir 3:2-7, 12-14/Col 3:12-21/Mt 2:13-15, Monday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Tuesday: 1 Jn 1:5---2:2/Mt 2:13-18 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 Friday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Saturday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Liturgical Publications Inc In observance of the holiday weekend, the Parish Office will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, December 30, and remain closed until 9 a.m. Sunday, January 2. Thank you for your understanding in this matter South Green Road South Euclid, OH Phone: Fax: sacredheartofjesusparish.org website: Fr. Dave R. Ireland, S.T.L. Pastor Fr. Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div. Parochial Vicar Deacon David N. Chordas, M.A. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 6:45 a.m., (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Holy Days ~ Consult Parish Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment New to the Area? Moving? Recently Married? Changed Address Or Phone Number? PLEASE notify the Parish Office ( ) of any changes or of your desire to register.

4 PAGE 4 My dearly beloved friends in Christ, Brother Daniel was born and raised in Mayfield Heights, OH. He attended RCIA and was baptized, confirmed, and received first Holy Eucharist (received into the Church) on Easter Vigil 1994 at Saint Gregory the Great Church, South Euclid, OH. As a parishioner he was involved in many ministries including Holy Name Society, Catholic Men s Fellowship, a Lector, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a volunteer at the pizza-sausage booth during the annual Festivals, and a daily communicant of the 6:45 a.m. Mass. In 2003 he began to experience a call to the priesthood and religious life. Following two years of discernment in August 2006 he left his career, his possessions, friends, and family and entered the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (Mercedarian Friars). He is presently in his third year of simple profession (The Church received his first vows of chastity, poverty, obedience, and redemption in July 2008) - the vowed religious life. He is in his fourth year of formation, studying for the holy priesthood (Second Theology), at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, PA. He currently resides at The Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy which is the House of Studies for his religious community. This past summer Brother was happy to spend his annual three week vacation at his new home in South Euclid: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of my wonderful Sacred Heart of Jesus family a most blessed Christmas season and the happiest of New Years. I offer this brief reflection: Make my heart like unto thine. Our Lord gave us the most precious and incredible gift of all: the gift of Himself in the Incarnation. But He didn t just give it to us and leave. No, as Catholics we believe that when our Lord, over 2,000 years ago was born as the Word made flesh, that He became flesh then, now and for all time. Jesus: who is both man and yet God at the same time. How awesome that is! He enables the human and the divine to return to a right relationship. An offer extended to men and women of every age by establishing the Church and the Sacraments. The Body of Christ that exists both spiritually and physically now in heaven and on earth. And the most amazing thing of all, He gave us and continues to give us the gift of His Most precious body, blood soul and divinity: the Eucharist. We receive our Lord not only spiritually, but physically as well. That way we might be transformed into Him, His Sonship, and participate in that blessed life of the Most Holy Trinity today and forever. It sounds incredible, but it is the faith that we believe. God who loves us so much that He sends His only begotten son so that we might have life and have it abundantly. Now we can truly love with the very love of God. He takes away our stony hearts and gives us His Most Sacred Heart. It is His Heart given to beat within our breast, so that we might become His hands, and feet in the world today. This is God s call to us: to be Jesus in the world today, to share in doing His work to change the world and claim it for Christ, loving others with His heart, and to give all time His perfect love forever. On behalf of my religious family, and myself be assured of our kindest affection and prayers to you and all your loved ones. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. Be assured of mine, and together with Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, may we rejoice and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God love and God bless one and all. In Christ, through Mary, Brother Daniel Bowen, O.de M.

5 DECEMBER 26, 2010 PAGE 5 Matthew Weaver, the son of Tim and Sandy Weaver, was raised in Lake County, attended NDCL where he was very involved in their sports program, and graduated from Ohio Dominican in Columbus, Ohio. Since joining our parish, Matthew has been very involved in the Spiritual and Liturgical Life of the Parish. He has assisted as a Master of Ceremonies for many of our Masses and for our Corpus Christi Processions. He has also been very helpful in the training and guiding of our Altar Servers. Following graduation this year, Matthew responded to God's call to the priesthood and began his preparations with the Institute of Christ the King; a society of Apostolic Life of Pontifical Right whose goal is the honor of God and the sanctification of priests in the service of the Church and souls. Their specific aim is missionary: to spread the reign of our Lord Jesus Christ in all the spheres of human life. Dear Faithful of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, May the peace of the Holy Infant King and the love of His little Royal Heart greet you all on this most blessed day within the Octave of His Nativity! Each year through the Sacred Liturgy, holy Mother Church renews in her children the joy and mystery of the virgin birth of our sovereign Lord, offering us the warmth of His divine charity amidst the chills of winter. What is this offering other than His Sacred Heart in the most Blessed Sacrament of the Altar that glorious furnace of infinite love under the humble veil of bread. Be not fooled by appearances; for, just as the Magi looked upon God the Son veiled in human flesh and adored Him, so too are we offered that same chance to adore the one true God veiled in the holy Eucharist. Venite adoremus! Assuring each of you of my continued prayers this Christmas, while confiding your intentions and families to the Sacred Heart of our Divine Infant King, I remain, Very truly yours, Matthew Weaver A N A NEW YEAR EAR S RESOLUTION ESOLUTION S SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD The New Year brings new hopes and new dreams. We create resolutions to better ourselves. When Jesus called His apostles from their work to follow Him, He knew they heard Him, not only with their ears, but within their hearts. They heard Him. They listened to Him. They followed Him. They loved Him. Jesus calls us today and everyday, Come to Me! He wants us to draw closer to Him. Hear Him within your heart. He has so much He wants to share with you. For a New Year s resolution, consider becoming an Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament in Perpetual Adoration. Find one hour a week when you can share in His abiding love. Contact Kay Sutula at or sacredheartadoration@yahoo.com

6 PAGE 6 LITURGICAL ROLES FOR THE WEEKEND OF JANUARY 1 AND 2, 2011 MASS TIMES EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS A LTAR SERVERS SOLEMNITY OF MARY JANUARY 1 (NOT A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION) 8 a.m. None Scheduled ~ Please Make Yourself Available to the Priest 10 a.m. None Scheduled ~ Please Make Yourself Available to the Priest Sunday, January 2, 2011 No Vigil on Saturday (New Year s Day) 8 a.m. J. Clifford T. Donovan J. Rieck M. Quandt Chelsea Day Chris Day 10 a.m. M. Chordas P. DeVito M. Neumann J. Kolar ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. B. Poelking B. & S. Krajnak L. Poelking P. Mohorcic J. Novinc K. Best M. Best 5 p.m. R. Gibson T. Miller C. Welsh H. Gutter J. L. Gibson W. Gielink E. Gielink S ANCTUARY GROUP #3~ MARIA GIBSON ROUP #3~ M Beginning in January of 2011, Saturday weddings taking place at Saint Gregory the Great Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish will be scheduled at either 11:00 a.m. or 1 p.m. Please make a note of this before you arrange for any other details of your wedding day. Remember, Diocesan policy requires couples seeking marriage to contact the parish at least 6 months prior to their chosen wedding date. PRE RE-BAPTISM CLASS If you are expecting the birth of your first child, or have already welcomed a first child into your family, we invite you to attend our next Pre- Baptism Class Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 1 p.m. in Mary s Room. This class is required by the Diocese of Cleveland of all parents who are requesting baptism of a first child or of those parents who did not attend a class before a previous child s baptism. Please pre-register by calling the Parish Office ( ) no later than January 20. Thank you. FAMILY PERSPECTIVES Herod was frightened of Jesus. He feared Jesus would replace him and he would lose control. In families fear appears when we are threatened by what is out of our control. We fret but it does no good. Give these situations to the Lord and let Him lead us like He led the Magi. IMPORTANT NOTICE IRS RULES REGARDING YEAR-END END GIVING FOR TAX DEDUCTIONS Again this year we remind you that any contributions or monetary gifts to any 501(c)(3) ~ Charitable non-profit organization, of which Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is one, must be dated or postmarked AND RECEIVED by the organization ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31. That means your donations to Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish must be received for deposit on or before December 31, Anything RECEIVED after that date, regardless of the date or postmark, will be applied to your 2011 contributions. ST.. VINCENT V DEPAUL CAR DONATION PROGRAM DONATE THAT OLD CAR TO THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY. By donating your used car, van, or pickup truck to the National SVDP Car Donation Program, you can avoid the hassles and headaches of trading it in or selling it yourself. Your vehicle will be sold, and the proceeds will be used by the SVDP in the Diocese of Cleveland in their charitable programs that assist the needy and suffering. You may also be eligible for a tax deduction. To donate call or visit