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 Second Sunday of Advent December 10, 2017 Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Mark 1:3 STEWARDSHIP John the Baptist s call to repentance is echoed in the U.S. bishops pastoral letter on stewardship: Christians must beg God for the grace of conversion: the grace to know who they are, to whom they belong, how they are to live the grace to repent and change and grow, the grace to become good disciples and stewards. Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ November 26 th Sacrificial Giving: $ 10, Building Fund: $ 8, Not in envelopes: $ 3, BEST ADVENT EVER We prepare for everything we consider important in life, and Advent is the time we prepare for Christmas. Welcome to Best Advent Ever. This is a free program offered by Dynamic Catholic. To subscribe, log onto It is that easy. Each week is filled with inspiring videos and testimonies that help us discover what we really want, what matters most, what matters least, how we can become the-bestversion-of-ourselves, and what it means to have a fabulous Christmas. Children s Sharing Treasure: $ Sacred Heart Parish offers sympathy to Theresa Wegmann on the death of her husband, George; and to the family of Alice Feliciano who died recently. The Parish extends its congratulations to the families of Lincoln Harrison, Brandon Noah Keller, Amelia Nicole Burris, Michael Arthur Stukel III, and Connor Joseph Zelek, Aubrey Elizabeth Zelek, and Addison Rae Zelek who were recently baptized. EVERYONE S INVITED! Christmas Eve Scripture and Songs Please join the Choir for our annual Scripture and Songs Event prior to the 11 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. The program will begin at 10:20 pm. This program will prayerfully and joyfully start off your Christmas Season. You re invited to Sacred Heart s Annual Christmas Pageant and Live Nativity on Sunday, December 15 th, at 7:00 pm. Reception will follow.

3 Education News... Youth Ministry Corner Christmas Break Sunday, December 17 th to Wednesday January 3 rd. Classes resume on Sunday, January 7 th. Children's Christmas Eve Choir If your child would like to be in the Children's Choir for the 4 pm Christmas Eve Mass, we are having one practice on Thursday, December 21 st from 4-5 pm in the Church. Any child who is able to read is invited to participate. Please contact Karen Otto at or karenannotto@hotmail.com with further I would like to thank the following parents who provided transportation as well as chaperoned the RISEUP event on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at UNF in Jacksonville: Mrs. Tara Gonzalez, Mr. Dana Latino, Mrs. Amy Latino, and Dr. Laurie Stoutamire. Because of you, the following 12 teens/tweens could attend: Kelsey Cooper, Cameron Gonzalez, John-Paul Latino, Sophia Latino, Andrew Motil, Rafael Naar, Sebastian Rogers, Alex Stoutamire, Jonathan Stoutamire, Olivia Stoutamire and Brady White all enjoyed the Christian band Stars Go Dim and learned much from Catholic International Speaker: Sara Swafford. We enjoyed this fellowship time with hundreds of other teens from throughout the Diocese of St. Augustine. Blessings, Janice Schubert Youth Director SHEEP (Sacred Heart Early Education Program) will meet tomorrow, Monday, December 11 th, at 9:15 am in the Activity Center. 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. Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, December 13 th, at 10:00 am in Bldg. C. It is held every other Wednesday. All are welcome! Keep Christ in Christmas Magnets The Knights of Columbus will be selling Keep Christ in Christmas magnets in the narthex after each weekend Mass. The price is $5 and profits will be used to support charitable programs during the Christmas season.

4 In Our Parish... SACRED HEART PASTORAL COUNCIL MINUTES December 4 th Meeting TOPIC FOR REFLECTION: Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. Mk13:33 FINANCE REPORT - The October financial report was reviewed. We are financially sound. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. The church parking lot repairs were completed. A bid was accepted to reseal the parking lot in the spring. 2. The final phase of adding stone to the sides of the church sign will soon be completed. 3. Joy Ayala will oversee the project of a new sign for the Green Cove Springs location. 4. The ramp to the portable has been repaired. Thanks go to Gary Bachtell and Bob Wood. 5. The Caution Sign is in place at the back exit. Nancy suggested this added precaution for the south exit. NEW BUSINESS: 1. The Diocese is working on a security plan for all parishes. 2. The Bishop s Annual Stewardship Appeal (BASA) will begin the weekend of January CLOSING PRAYER: The Our Father was said by all. THE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Christmas Celebration Fellowship, laughter, and song await you at our upcoming meeting on Monday, December 11 th, at 6:30 pm in the Activity Center. We will begin with a scrumptious pot luck dinner, so please bring your favorite dish to share. If you are bringing food, we ask you to arrive at 6:15 so we can set up the buffet. Once again, in the true spirit of Christmas, our annual Santa s secret auction fundraiser will benefit the needy in our community. If you are able to donate a $10 wrapped or bagged gift for the auction, please bring it with you. However, the most important thing to bring is yourself, as delicious food, mysterious bags, games, gifts, the singing of carols, tons of laughter and the company of wonderful women await. All women of the parish are welcome. We hope to see you there! For additional information about our Council or our upcoming meeting, please contact Diane Conlon at or catholicwoman2@gmail.com The next Parish Council meeting will be held February 5, 2018, at 7:00pm in the portable. Future meeting dates are: April 2, 2018 and June 4, CHRISTMAS MASSES SUNDAY LITURGY SATURDAY, December 23 rd 5:30 pm Mass SUNDAY, December 24 th 8:00 am Mass 10:30 am Mass CHRISTMAS EVE, Sunday, December 24 th 4:00 pm Children s Mass 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm (A Lessons and Carols Program will begin at 10:20 pm) Green Cove Springs Church CHRISTMAS EVE, Sunday, December 24 th 5:00 pm (in English) 8:00 pm (en Español) NEW YEAR S MASSES Sunday, December 31 st 5:30 pm Vigil Mass Monday, January 1 st 9:00 am 5:00 pm in Green Cove Springs (en Español) CHRISTMAS DAY, Monday, December 25 th 10:00 am

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 19 th -21 st at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 10 th in Jacksonville. For more information about the diocesan requirements or to register for any of the diocesan programs, please visit or call (904) Pray For Vocations Second Sunday of Advent God calls us to proclaim the Good News. How do you share that Good News? Pray for the grace to be a faith-filled witness of God s love. (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11) If you have a question about a vocation to the priest-hood or religious life, contact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director, at (904) , ext. 101, or vocations@dosafl.com. BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks have earlier deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be ed to bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org DID YOU KNOW... Mary cooperated through free faith and obedience in the salvation of humanity. Her yes in the name of all humanity makes her mother of all the living. (CCC#511) Exercise Classes for People with Parkinson's Disease AND their Caregivers Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am. This Monday the group will also meet at 6:00 pm in Bldg. C. Sheriff s NET The Clay County Sheriff s Office is introducing another enhanced strategy to reduce crime and engage the community. Residents can join the Sheriff s Neighborhood Engagement Team (Sheriff s NET). You and your neighbors can meet with deputies monthly to discuss crime trends and crime prevention strategies. This is your opportunity to meet one-on-one with them and tell them what is really happening in your neighborhood. You can learn how the Clay County Sheriff s Office works for you. Fill out the application and join the Sheriff s NET. For more information, call (904) and ask for the Community Affairs Section. Please your application to neighborhoodnews@claysheriff.com. Join us at the next meeting is in Sullivan Hall at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on December 12 th, at 7 pm.

6 Monday, December 11 th, 8:00 am In memory of Charles Stanukinas requested by Jack and Sue McInerney. Tuesday, December 12 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Yolanda Yatco requested by the Yatco Family. Wednesday, December 13 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Amanda Marie Harpin requested by Helen and Jack Garrity. Thursday, December 14 th, 8:00 am - For the Special Intentions of Mary O Neill requested by Maureen Gatins. Friday, December 15 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Mary Parry requested by Bill Parry. Saturday, December 16 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Bill Harrington requested by the Scared Heart Ministry of Consolation. Sunday, December 17 th, 8:00 am - In memory of William Chapman requested by the Sacred Heart Ministry of Consolation. Sunday, December 17 th, 10:30 am - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, December 17 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Barbara Harkins requested by Dan Harkins and Family. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: 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, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos 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: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 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 Rose Bergin, Michael Cassidy, Pat Cook, Joanne Gillease, Donna Guzinski, Virginia McCauley, Stephanie Palta, Margaretia Sanchez, Levi Shepherd, Casey Spillane, Mary Stafford, Charley Strayer, John Anderson, Jane Angerer, Nancy and Bill Bartelll, Judith Gall, Florence Grass, Mark Hathaway, Kenny Mackeart, Janet Palmer, Hilary Silva, John Steinberg, Lois Battisti, Pat Chestnut-Sarpy, John Duzansky, Mark Hathaway, Virginia Hefferin, Dolores Johnson, Karen McCallan, Richard and Reba Pedigo, Donna Ramos, Carly Stoffa, Tommy Turner, Len Winkeler, Fr. Alex Ducci, Kat Launer, Rebecca Smith, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners. 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 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. The trailer located at the end of our parking lot is to recycle aluminum cans. The profit is used by our Outreach Ministry to help others who are less fortunate. Thank you to all who have been recycling in this way. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!