Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church

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1 Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Faith Community of Sacred Heart of Jesus welcomes all! Guided by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through Eucharist, Worship, Education and Service. We are committed to build the Kingdom of God in our world. Sacred Heart is not just a parish it s a way of life. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Monday Saturday at 9:00am Holydays Eve of Holyday at 7:30pm Holyday at 9:00am & 7:30pm Devotions Rosary: Monday Saturday after 9:00am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 9:00am Mass First Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Sacred Heart Novena after 9:00am Mass Benediction at 10:00am Sacred Heart of Jesus Church th Avenue Bayside, NY (fax) Pastoral Staff Rev. Msgr., Thomas C. Machalski, Jr., Pastor Mr. John F. DeBiase, Deacon Sr. Kathleen Masterson RSM, Pastoral Associate ( ) School Mrs. Mary-Anne Cooke, Principal Our Lady of Loretto Novena: First Saturday after 9:00am Mass Religious Education Mrs. Georgette Lyons, Director Confession Saturdays 3:30pm 4:30pm Music Ministry Ms. Vivian Wohlfarth, Director Baptism Designated Saturdays at 1:00pm. Call to inquire and register. Youth Ministry Mr. Brandon Morel Marriage Arrangements must be made six months prior to the wedding. Contact rectory for details. Anointing/Communion for the Sick Anointing of the seriously ill: call rectory. Communion for the homebound: call S. Kathleen. Rectory Office Hours Daily 9:30am 12:30pm / 2 4pm / 5 8pm Parish Pastoral Council Mrs. Marianne Cooney, Facilitator Parish Secretary Ms. Catherine Sorge Parish Support Sr. Ellen Smith, RSM Sunday Mass Assistance Rev. Msgr. Richard Marchese Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 8, 2018

2 MASS INTENTIONS PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR Saturday, July 28th 5:00 Gaspar Modica (Children) and Ana Felisa Tobon (Restrepo Family) Sunday, July 29th 9:30 Rose and Salvatore Marsala (Guarnieri Family) 11:30 Terri Hunt (Sacred Heart Leisure Club) 5:00 Parishioners of Sacred Heart Monday, July 30th 9:00 Lucy Manfredonia (Dominic & Gena Antignano) Tuesday, July 31st 9:00 Agnes Killalea (John & Breda Curtin) Wednesday, August 1st 9:00 Peggy & Tessie McLoughlin (John & Breda Curtin) Thursday, August 2nd 9:00 Marcelina & Felix Medel (Daughter) Friday, August 3rd 9:00 Deceased Members of the Catalano & Miceli Families (Family) Sunday, July 29th 7:00 ALANON, Parish Center Monday, July 30th Tuesday, July 31st Wednesday, August 1st 7:30 Divine Mercy Group, Rectory 8:00 AA Meeting, Parish Center Thursday, August 2nd Friday, August 3rd Saturday, August 4th ST. MATTHEWS GUILD COUNTERS Counting Team # 5 is scheduled to count on August 12th B. Kretz & C. Campbell Saturday, August 4th 9:00 Francesco Davi (Vincent Davi) and Lyn Schneider (Family) 5:00 Parishioners of Sacred Heart Sunday, August 5th 9:30 Daniel A. Mongelluzzo (Vito & Catherine Carone) 11:30 Mary Masillo (Mrs. Donna Brown) and John Lesica (Lucy Lesica & Family) 5:00 Evelyn Silvia (Eileen & Frank Stroz) PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTACT BOX located in the church vestibule An exchange of ideas enriches our parish community. Share your thoughts with us! Members of the SHPPC

3 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Item One: 2018 marks the 140 th Anniversary of the founding of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. I have been informed by the Office of the Bishop that the Mass of Thanksgiving, giving praise to God for the many blessings shed on the parish throughout these 140 years will take place on Saturday, September 29 at 5:00pm. The celebrant of the Mass will be The Most Reverend Witold Mroziewski, J.C.D., D.D.. The homilist at the Mass will be Reverend Monsignor John Casey, former pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus parish. The 140th Anniversary Gala is set for Saturday, October 20th at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Please save the date and plan on joining with fellow parishioners past and present to celebrate this milestone in our parish s history. Final details to follow shortly. Item Two: We are also planning to have a Super Raffle. Only 400 tickets will be sold at $100 each. The winner will receive $20,000 and the parish will receive $20,000 (provided all the tickets are sold). More details to follow in future bulletins. AROUND THE PARISH First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, Response Psalm: 78:3-4, 23-24, 25, 54 Second Reading: Ephesians 4:17, Gospel: John 6:24-35 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord please pray for the recently deceased: Elvera Bossotti Adelaide F. Powell Michael Wade Deron Castro Thanks to all the generous individuals who made a pledge to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish to date. As of July 30th, 241 parishioners/families have made a pledge to the ACA $90, has been pledged of which $78, has been paid. Our goal is $91, There remains time to make a pledge. You may find a donation envelope at the entrance of the church under the ACA posters. We now need $1, to reach goal. Also, please check and see if your employer participates in a matching gift program. If they do participate, please contact Msgr. Machalski for information concerning this program. God bless all of those who have given so generously to the 2018 ACA. Mary Noone, Josephine & Joe Di Masa, Isabel Riccard,Robert Auricchio, Mary Graliher,Gloria LaMarca, Phyllis Cohen, Gary Davila, Louise Maraglia, David Perkins, Frances Scarpulla, Marge Murphy, Marie DeFini, Joan McGuirk, Joan Carlino, Msgr. Vincent Fullam, Eddie Mullin,Evelyn Uyehara, Maureen Levinson, Yolanda & Teresa Lubano, Palma-Christine Piazza, Melissa Narayanan, Seraphina O Brien, Joseph Butler, Stephen B. Lake, Sr., Michael Roche, Rosemary LaTrace, Jean & Sal Marchese, Jen Cosgrove, Bill & Charlene Schubert, Josephine & Peter Cardone, Larry Cindea, Hugo Paredes, Bob Masterson, Linda Neri, Marion Murphy, Danny Doran, Jr., Annette Faccio, Peter Schmalz, Barbara Durante, Filomena Genatenpo, Manny Abate and Rose Laquercio.

4 MILITARY PRAYER LIST -Captain Jon A. Marinucci, Pvt. 1st Class Eric Matthaey, Army, Capt. Peter Molineaux, Lt. Jonathan Fietkau, 101st Airborne,, Lt. Stanley Yoo, USMC, Lance Corp. Christopher Martinelli, Capt. Roberto Salas, III., Captain Terrence Leach, U.S. Marine Corp, Lance Cpl. Joel Basile, Army Captain Michael P. Conway, U. S. Navy Lt. Andrew Mays, U. S. Army Lt. Ryan Waldorf, and U. S. Army Nicholas Bassen. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT NEXT MEETING Sept., 4th, at 7:30pm Please note our group does not meet in the month of August. Starting in September the group will again meet once a month on the first Tuesday of the month in the Church Hall. Enter on 215 Place between 36 th and 38 th Avenues. Our bereavement support meetings are informative and educational and are designed to help the mourner through the initial stages of grief. For info., call Sister Kathleen at The Bread & Wine for this week s liturgies are offered in memory of Anne M. Ferrara (Raymond & Barbara Holland & Family) The Altar Candles & Sanctuary Lamp for this week s liturgies are offered in memory Anne M. Ferrara (Raymond & Barbara Holland & Family) MINISTRY OF CARE September 18th/ Rectory Our Ministers of Care will meet at 1pm our Bakers at 2:30 Ministry of care is a support group that assists all who have direct contact with parishioners who are either homebound or residing in a nursing home. There are a number of Eucharist ministers who take the Eucharist to homebound parishioners who cannot attend mass. For them and for our nursing home visitors this monthly meeting is an opportunity to pray and stay connected with others who minister in the same way. If someone you know is homebound and can no longer attend mass, the Eucharist can be brought to them. Contact Sister Kathleen at to make arrangements. CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD What is CLOW? During mass, after the opening prayer, children Pre-K through 6th grade, are invited to go to the church hall to hear the readings of the day proclaimed and explained in age appropriate language. The children rejoin their families during the preparation of the gifts at the offertory. Younger children are often accompanied by their parents. For information, call Sr. Kathleen at CLOW masses will resume in the fall. FAMILY MASS At the Baptism Ceremony parents are reminded that they are the first teachers of their children, teaching them in all things especially their faith. One of the best ways to do this is to attend Mass together as a family. We celebrate Family Mass monthly at Sacred Heart. Readings from the children s liturgies are used. Children s Choir -Sacred Heart has a Parish Children s Choir which performs at our Family Masses. All children that sing are welcome to join. Choir practice is held on the Thursday before the Family Mass at 3:30pm in the school. For information, call Mrs. Lyons, at The first Family mass for the school year will be

5 RCIA INQUIRY Are you interested in becoming a Catholic? Or are you a baptized Catholic who never received Confirmation and Eucharist? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process by which persons follow the call of God to faith and to unity with the Catholic Church. Any questions, call Mrs. Georgette Lyons at SACRED HEART LESIURE CLUB Sacred heart Church welcomes seniors every other WEDNESDAY throughout the year to our church hall. We provide a comfortable atmosphere where seniors can greet and meet one another. If you are not a member of the Leisure Club, we welcome you to bring your friends during the summer. The church hall is air-conditioned so invite your friends to meet here. We d love t have you. Danish and coffee are available. There is an entrance fee of $3.00. For more information, call Sister Kathleen at Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 8th. SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS GROUP We invite parents/guardians with children/ adults with all special needs or IEP s to join us to share and exchange ideas in an informal setting. Meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 26th Thursday, October 18th Thursday, November 8th Tuesday, December 4th At 10am in the Sacred Heart Religious Education Office Located in the school building at th Avenue. For information on this group, please contact Mrs. Georgette Lyons at Laudato Si THE AUGUST CHALLENGE August 22 National Bee Day What need does the earth have of us? Pope Francis Bees are dying at an alarming rate due to the chemicals that are sprayed in our gardens and farms. Bees are responsible for one in every three bites of food that we eat. We can save the bees by not using Roundup and other pesticides. Also let dandelions grow in a small area of your garden. They are the bees favorite food. Shopping for organic products creates a demand for healthy foods in the market. Let s save the bees so that we can save ourselves for generations to come. CALLING ALL COOKS If you like to cook, this just might interest you. We re looking for a few good chefs to help supplement our Mealson-Wheels program during the summer months. We will reimburse you and supply the tins used for packaging. You plan the menu and shop for the food. Each dinner would consist of an entrée, a starch, and a vegetable. If you are interested or have any questions, call Sister Kathleen at BE A SACRED HEART BULLETIN ADVERTISER Each weekend over 600 copies of the bulletin are distributed at masses. It s an easy way to reach hundreds of families with information about your business. For info., call Eileen Walsh at for ad cost.

6 YOUTH GROUP TRIP AUGUST 12TH. Our Youth Group will be planning a trip on August 12th at 2:30pm with Hard as Nails Ministries/You re Amazing Missions for Faith and Family Night as the WNBA s Atlanta Dream plays against the New York Liberty. There will be a pre-game community fellowship with refreshments. 50/50 raffle. Post Game chat with New York Liberty players. Team Chaplin Yvette Hamilton and Justin Fatica (from hard as Nails Ministries). Tickets are $12 and we need to purchase for our group before August 1st. Please contact Brandon for more details. Please note changes to Lounge meetings during the summer... The LOUNGE The Lounge Youth Group will not take place with middle school students during its usual time, however during the day on Thursdays, all young people are always welcome to stop by the rectory and spend time playing games, discussing, or helping out, with youth ministry openly. Please just call ahead if you child wants to stop by during these summer months. However those leaving eighth grade and entering High School are welcome to join the high school session on Sunday nights. The SESSION Sunday Nights from 6:30pm to 8pm Takes place in the rectory basement. Primarily for High-School students. At the session students see videos, have discussions, play music. In the Fall, look forward to events also for parents and families involving youth ministry. For information contact Brandon Morel Youth Minister at. SACRED HEART ACADEMY Registration for is on going. If you would like information about our Academy, or would like to tour the Academy, please call Mrs. Maryann Cooke, Principal at Sacred Heart Academy Box Tops for Education Sacred Heart Catholic Academy has the potential to earn several thousand dollars per year For those of you not familiar with Box Tops, General Mills has a program that pays $0.10 for every Box Top that we submit to them. Please cut or tear the Box Top Logo off the product. It does not have to be trimmed neatly, just be sure that you don t cut off the expiration date or product acronym. Leave your Box tops in the box at the main entrance to the church. For additional information you can visit the Box Tops for Education website at: Thank you for all your efforts and support of our school. REUNION Class of 1968 Sacred Heart Class of 1968! Come celebrate our 50th year reunion on September 8, Barbara Saepia at SHSReunion1968@gmail.com for details. Please also join our Facebook page: Sacred Heart of Bayside, NY Class of 68 Classmates, please contact us even if you are unable to attend. It s going to be great!

7 COMMUNITY EVENTS TIME TO REGISTER or REGISTER FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR If you wish to register a child for the school year please contact Mrs. Georgette Lyons, Director of Religious Education at Class will start on Saturday, September 15th. Our program is for children in public or private schools. The Diocese requires two years of religious instruction to receive the sacrament of communion. This program is for children first thru eighth grade, older children and special needs children. The registration form is available at the parish website at IN THE DIOCESE Diocesan Lenten Pilgrimage To The Holy Land Bishop Neil Tiedemann Spiritual Director and Msgr. Kieran Harrington Chaplain March 7 15, 2019 For a brochure contact Prestige Worldwide Tours samatha@pwwtours.com CATHOLIC CHARITIES Preventing Suicide everyone can help. Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Clinics offer same-day access to individuals in crisis. Individuals may walk into a Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Clinic or may contact Catholic Charities Call center at for information. The Call Center s trained intake specialists will be able to immediately assist someone in crisis by linking them to a mental health professional. Other Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone Number Call NYC Well Today English: NYC-WELL ( ) ST. JOHN S UNIVERSITY The St. John s University Speech and Hearing Center will be offering FREE speech and hearing screenings from June 19th through August 8th. Please call the center at to schedule an appointment. The center is located at Union Turnpike, Flushing, N. Y. DEANERY EVENTS OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT rd Street Ciara Greene School of Irish Step Dancing Irish Step Dancing Lessons Offered Tuesday during the summer and in September for children and adults. Location School Cafeteria, info contact CiaraGreene@ymail.com or (347) or DEANERY DETAILS QUEENS DEANERY # 5 Sacred Heart, St Anastasia, St Robert Bellarmine OLBS, St Josaphat American Martyrs St Kevin OL of Snows Holy Family St Gregory the Great Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/queensdeanery5 or, if you re not on Facebook, visit us at:

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