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 Mission 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 Youth Director/RCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene Manalo RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Tel Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5) Sandra Curtis (6-12) MUSIC MINISTRY Karen Otto, Lisa Moser, 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. (Mission 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 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017 Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Matthew 16:19 STEWARDSHIP In today s reading, St. Paul reminds the Romans - and us - that all things come from God: For from Him and through Him and for Him, all things are. Good stewards understand that all is gift and share generously the gifts of time, talent, and treasure with which they ve been blessed. Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ August 13 th Sacrificial Giving: $ 8, Building Fund: $ 6, Not in envelopes: $ 3, MINISTRY FAIR Have you wanted to volunteer in our parish, but are not aware of the various ministries at Sacred Heart? The fair is a perfect time for you to scope out the ministries and if you have any questions about them there will be a representative to answer your questions. The fair will be held the weekends of September 23 rd - 24 th and September 30 th - October 1 st. Please plan to stop by before or after Mass those weekends to see where you would like to give of your time and talent. The Diocese of St. Augustine will once again be supporting the 40 Days for Life Campaign, September 27 th - November 5 th. Our community will be uniting with hundreds of other cities for this international campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil at two abortion facilities. The focus of 40 Days for Life is to pray for an end to abortion: we pray for the parents, we pray for the children, and we pray for the workers. There are two locations in our diocese where this prayer campaign will take place: Jacksonville: A Woman's Choice (4131 University Blvd. S.). Contact: Fran Henderson, visit Gainesville: Bread and Roses (1233 NW 10th Ave.). Contact: Lauren Troncoso. Visit Sacred Heart Parish offers sympathy to Jane Dynan on the death her husband, Jim; and to the family of Antoinette Woods.

3 Education News... Youth Corner RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: Sunday classes begin August 27 th Wednesday classes begin August 30 th Remember: No class on Sunday, September 3 rd Please check the poster in the entrance to Sullivan Hall for class listings. If you have a 2 nd grader ready for First Communion and have not received the information letter, please call Kristin at janice.schubert@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org or call x 205 Attention: "Teens and Tweens" New Youth Ministry KICKOFF NIGHT: Wednesday, August 30 th, in the Activity Center High School: 5: 45 pm - 7:00 pm Grades 6-8: 7: 05 pm - 8:20 pm. Join this Spirit Filled, Faith Based Fellowship Ministry in which we will focus on becoming Disciples of Christ, Putting the Gospel into Action by Serving the Parish and Community. Free Food! Free Fun! Bring your friends! Make new friends! Questions? Contact Mrs. Janice Schubert at x 205 o Attention ALL PARENTS of pre-teens/teens in Grades 6 th 12 th : REMINDER: Sacred Heart Church American Heritage Girls Parent Orientation Meeting Tuesday, August 29 th, 6:00 pm in Activity Center ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS We cordially invite YOU, the PARENTS or GUARDIANS of Sacred Heart youth (Grades 6 th 12 th ) to an informational gathering regarding our New Youth Ministry Program. Guest Speakers: Leigh Clark, parish app administrator Robin Shipley, Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry *Wine, cheese and beer will be served.* Day/Date: Sunday, August 27 th Time: 6:45 pm 7:45 pm Place: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building A 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. We are currently seeking Adult members of Sacred Heart Parish to become Youth Ministry Volunteers! Through group activities, volunteers share their faith in: prayer, leadership, community and service. Opportunities for involvement include one or more of the following: Participating in the Wednesday evening Youth Gathering; Becoming a "S.W.A.T" Team Leader - (S.W.A.T. = Service, Worship, Accountability, and Teamwork); Retreat Speaker; Hospitality Leader (serving and/or bringing food for teens); Trip Chaperone Become involved in this Energetic and Spirit led Ministry! Please contact Janice Schubert, Youth Director to sign up!

4 In Our Parish... PARISHIONER SENIOR LUNCH Help us kick off the Football Season with a tailgate party! Wear your favorite sports team shirt/jersey/colors! Our Senior Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 20 th, at 11:30 am in the Activity Center. Show your team spirit and enjoy the fellowship of other parishioners! RSVP to the Parish Office, , by Friday, September 15 th. All are welcome, but please no walk-ins! CUB SCOUT SIGN UP Attention families with kindergarten through 4 th grade boys looking for an active Cub Scout pack! Meetings are held next door at FIUMC. Cub Scout Pack 812 meets on Thursday evenings. There will be a sign up evening on August 29 th at the Thunderbolt Elementary cafeteria at 6:30 pm. You can get more information at our website: or you can contact Mary Ann Hanson (SH parishioner) at or hansonma@ bellsouth.net We hope that you can come and join the fun while serving the Fleming Island community. Maintenance Position: Part-time maintenance person needed for Sacred Heart parish in Fleming Island. Minor maintenance and help around parish. Fax resume to or shaguilar@bellsouth.net or call our office for more info at 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 OUTREACH MINISTRY Thanks to all of you who so generously donate to Outreach. We were able to give $6, towards helping folks with utility bills, medical expenses, rent, etc. during the month of July. Your Outreach volunteers gave 145 hours of their time to this much needed ministry. Many thanks to all of them for the work they do in providing service to the less fortunate in our area and parish. Remember next Sunday is Outreach Dollar Sunday! Study Group Starting Up Again New 10 Session DVD Series Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told A film journey that combines history, Scripture, prophecy and personal sacrifice to show God s merciful desire for us all, and His calling to the hearts of all who will embrace it. Featuring Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC Starts Wednesday, September 13 th at 10:00 am in Bldg C every other week. Call Anne Borom for more information at Celebration of Manuel Valle's Life You are invited to come celebrate Manuel Valle on Wednesday, September 6 th from 7-8 pm in Sullivan Hall. Together we will share memories, stories, and music in loving memory. For more information, contact Karen Otto - karenannotto@hotmail.com or

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 will be October 20 th -22 nd at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be September 9 th in Jacksonville. For more information about the diocesan requirements or to register for any of the diocesan programs, please visit or call (904) Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Pray For Vocations Who do you say that Jesus is? Can you proclaim with Peter, You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God? Pray for the grace to act on your belief. (Matthew 16:13-20). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Father David Ruchinski at (904) ext. 101, or vocations@ dosafl. com. Wedding Anniversary Celebration Couples observing a 25 th, 30 th, 35 th, 40 th, 45 th, 50 th (or more) wedding anniversary between January 1 December 31, 2017 are invited to participate in the 2017 Anniversary Celebration with Bishop Felipe Estévez on Saturday, October 28 th, 1:00 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9800 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL You may register online at or by calling (904) Registration deadline is October 20 th. The Diocese of St. Augustine invites you to the Diocesan Encuentro on Saturday, September 2 nd, 8:30 am 2:00 pm. The V Encuentro denotes the 5 th Encounter, four other encounters have taken place. The goal of the V Encuentro is to discern ways in which the Church in the United States can better respond to the Hispanic/Latino presence, and to strengthen the ways in which Hispanics/Latinos respond to the call to the New Evangelization as missionary disciples serving the entire Church. The V Encuentro is a four-year process of ecclesial reflection and action that invites Catholics in the United States to intense missionary activity, consultation, leadership development, and identification of best ministerial practices in the spirit of the New Evangelization. LUAU DINNER DANCE Saturday, September 2 nd, 6:00 pm Blanding Blvd./SACRED HEART CHURCH Evening to benefit the Church Restoration Campaign $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Sacred Heart Parish Center 5752 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL Feast of St. Augustine August 28 th

6 Monday, August 28 th, 8:00 am In memory of Marie LeClaire requested by Paulette and Ray Robert. Tuesday, August 29 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Judy Henderson requested by Bob and Roseanne Haber. Wednesday, August 30 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Tom Welch requested by his Family. Thursday, August 31 st, 8:00 am - In memory of the sailors who lost their lives in the USS McCain accident. Friday, September 1 st, 8:00 am - In memory of Irene Adams requested by the Curtis Family. Saturday, September 2 nd, 5:30 pm - In memory of Al Sciurba requested by Nancy Sciurba. Sunday, September 3 rd, 8:00 am - In memory of Edna and George Scott requested by Alma Scott. Sunday, September 3 rd, 10:30 am - In memory of Manny Valle requested by Janet Welch. Sunday, September 3 rd, 5:30 pm - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Eliakim is destined by God to be a father to those who live in Jerusalem (Isaiah 22:19-23). Psalm Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138). Second Reading How deep are the riches and the wisdom and the knowledge of God! (Romans 11:33-36). Gospel Jesus asked the disciples, Who do you say that I am? Peter replied, You are the Christ (Matthew 16:13-20). 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: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8; Ps 139:1-6; Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13; Ps 139:7-12ab; Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13; Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11; Ps 98:1, 7-9; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9; Ps 63:2-6, 8-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 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 John Anderson, Jane Angerer, Joanne Gillease, Kat Launer, Kenny Mackert, Herb Pfeiffer, Hilary Silva, Casey Spillane, Mary Stafford, Woody Woodmansee, Lois Battisti, Rose Bergin, Pat Chestnut-Sarpy, Jacob Cotton, Jeanne Gallina, Guy Gallina, Gregory Gostomski, Alexis Lato, Karen McCallan, Mary McCormick, Tabitha Perry, Donna Ramos, Deborah Rogers, Lou Dennis Bolin, Fr. Alex Ducci, Don Fisher, Jack Gray, Gregory David Miller, Janet Miller, Charley Strayer, Frank Chang, Donna Guzinski, Hugh James, Levi Shepherd, Rebecca Smith, Mark Ziolo, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners. SULLIVAN HALL All events held at Sullivan Hall will be 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 to recycle aluminum cans is now located at the south end of our parking lot! Thank You to all who are recycling in this way. The profit is used by our Outreach Ministry to help others. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!