Church of the Sacred Heart 751 Main Avenue Bay Head, New Jersey 08742 (732) 899-1398 Fax # (732) 899-2233 Website: www.sacredheartbayhead.com E-mail: shrcbh@comcast.net First Sunday of Advent December 2nd, 2018 Staff: Rev. Fr. Douglas A. Freer (FrDoug@StPioParish.com) Silverius Galvan, Deacon (deaconsil@comcast.net) John Paglione, Coordinator of Education and Liturgy (pags711@aol.com) Marta Barkhausen Business Manager (Marta@StPioParish.com) Ginny Mielnicki, Parish Secretary Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Weekend Celebrants: Fr. Paul Engel, O.F.M. Fr. Kevin P. Ashe Masses: Saturday: 5:15 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:30 am Confessions: Saturday 4:30 to 5:00 PM Marriages: This great sacrament of vocation is a joyous time, but also a time of very serious spiritual preparation. The responsibility assumed by the couple and the Church is significant. While many focus on the day of the wedding, we seek to prepare for the second day and beyond. The Bishops of NJ have adopted a policy to assist in this preparation. Attendance at Engaged Encounter, Pre-Cana, or another approved marriage prep program, and individual sessions with a priest or deacon are required of all couples. Couples should contact the Rectory one year in advance of the intended marriage, and before finalizing other detail particularly reception facilities. Baptisms: The Church shares the joy of families in the birth of children, and, with their parents takes seriously the responsibility of bringing them up in the faith. Parents seeking baptism for their children are to attend Baptismal Prep Class. This can be arranged by calling the parish office. Parents should be registered members of the parish. Godparents, those who represent the church in the life of the child, must be practicing Catholics, if they are married, they must have been married in the Church, practice the faith regularly, and must obtain a sponsor certificate from their home parish. Please choose Godparents with these criteria in mind. Anointing of the Sick: This sacrament is given for those facing serious illness or surgery, and for those of advanced years. If you or a family member is planning to enter the hospital, please see one of the priests following Mass or call the rectory if you would like to receive this sacrament. Funerals: Please call the Rectory.
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 2, 2018 Saturday, December 1st, Vigil Mass 5:15 PM Joseph Thomas Schoch, Jr. Fr. Ashe From Frank and Janice Sunday, December 2nd, First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Margaret and Thomas G. Uber Fr. Doug Tom and Roberta Uber 9:15 AM Concetta Clandriello Fr. Doug From goddaughter, Francesca Mancuso 11:30 AM Donald Mike Conner Fr. Paul From Bob and Mary Agnes Correll Monday, December 3rd, St. Francis Xavier, Priest 8:30 AM Nancy and Bill Vogel From Children and Grandchildren Ed Pfennig With love, Judy and Children Tuesday, December 4th, St. John Damascene, Priest & 8:30 AM Rose and Nich O Hara Doctor of the From Pat Church Wednesday, December 5th 8:30 AM Ruth Giaise From Pat 7:00 PM Penance Service Thursday, December 6th, St. Nicholas, Bishop 8:30 AM Helen Potonski From the Reckage Family Friday, December 7th, First Friday-St. Ambrose, Bishop 8:30 AM Rev. Robert Beloin & Doctor of the The Smith Family Church 7:00 PM Holy Day Vigil Saturday, December 8th, The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 AM Bill Harrison and Mary Harrison From Jeanne Harrison and Family ADVENT PENANCE LITURGY SACRED HEART CHURCH DECEMBER 5TH 7:00 PM In anticipation of the Solemn Festival of Christmas, the faithful are encouraged to make use of the Sacrament of Penance. On December 5, 2018 at 7:00 pm there will be a Penance Service at Sacred Heart Church for the people of BOTH of our Parishes. There will be a brief time of prayer and then opportunity for individual confessions with several priests. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SESSION The next Baptismal Preparation Session will be January 7th at 7PM in the Parish Hall. To register, please call the parish office at 732-899-1398. All families who have not attended a prior class are requested to attend and are asked to invite god-parents. NEXT WEEKEND DECEMBER 9, 2018 Saturday, December 8th, Vigil Mass 5:15 PM Margaret Richardson Fr. From Pat Patricia Callari From The Callari Family Sunday, December 9th, Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Adam Craig Blair From His Daughter 9:15 AM Charles Kerr From Allison and Joe Donahue 11:30 AM Sr. Julia Ladzinski Helene and John DeFilippis Marion Kinlin The Lypich Family PRAYER TO. O good St. Nicholas, you are The joy of the children, put in my heart the spirit of childhood, which the gospel speaks, and teach me to seed happiness around me. You, whose feast prepares us for Christmas, open my faith to the mystery of God made man. You, good bishop and shepherd, help me to find my place in the Church and inspire the Church to be faithful to the Gospel. O good St. Nicholas, patron of children, sailors and the helpless, watch over those who pray to Jesus, your Lord and theirs, as well as over those who humble themselves before you. Bring us in reverence to the Holy Child of Bethlehem, when true joy and peace are found. Amen. SACRED HEART CHURCH Daily Mass: Monday Saturday 8:30 AM Rosary: Before the 8:30 AM Daily Mass Vigil Mass: Saturday 5:15 PM Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration: First Friday of month 9:00 AM Confession: Saturday 4:30 PM Prayer Group: Tuesday 9:00 AM Respect Life Last Thursday of Month 3:30 PM Divine Mercy Prayer Group Tuesdays 9:00 AM Breakfast Club 2nd & 4th Saturday after 8:30 am Mass WEEKLY COLLECTION Please remember Sacred Heart Church in your last will and testament. Thank you for your support.
From Father Doug: Hope and excitement enfold around us as Christmas draws near. Advent offers a time of quiet, in contrast to the clamor and celebration, if even a bit of stress, that accompanies the final days toward the one day when almost everyone remembers the birth of a child many years ago. It is a tremendous opportunity for believing Christians to tell people what this child means to them. It is our invitation to take an open mic if you will, a time when it is almost politically correct to speak openly about Jesus. Even the most hardened secularist might say, Oh, let them talk about Jesus, after all, it s Christmas. Acts of generosity large and small remind us of the greatest act of generosity, God s gift to us of himself. Advent does offer hope. Hope that God still speaks to us in the Christmas story. It offers hope that God still cares for and loves each of us more deeply than we can ever know. It reminds us that God longs to open our blind eyes to see that there is goodness around us. It challenges us to open our ears to hear the call of the angels proclaiming the birth, the praise of the shepherds, and the musings of the Kings who came to find answers to all their questions. Advent challenges us to look for what is good in the world, signs that Christ is drawing near even now. When we look to the future, as bleak as the world might try to pain that picture, it is a beautiful picture, for we wait not for the end of what we know, but the fulfillment of what we don t know, when God will be all in all. Advent offers us hope to confess our sin and to receive the grace of absolution, to profess our faith and to receive a deepening of our awareness of God with us, and to celebrate with joy the coming of God in the flesh at Bethlehem. It is a very exciting time to look ahead to God s triumph, to look back to the gift of Bethlehem, and to look around at the joy that this birth brings even to those who forget what they are celebrating. May these days of approach to the manger bring you hope, joy and eager expectation to greet again the wonders of Christ s most sacred birth. Prayer to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception O most Holy Virgin, Immaculate in body and spirit, look kindly on me as I Implore your powerful intercession. O most Holy Mother, receive my prayers as I present them to God (state you intentions) O Mary, Mother of Jesus and our Mother you intercede for us with your Son. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you. Amen Holy Day of Obligation Friday, Dec. 7th Vigil Mass 5:15 PM ~ Saturday, Dec. 8th 8:30 AM ANNUAL FRIENDSHIP DINNER JANUARY 1ST 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Parish Hall If you can donate a cooked Turkey Breast/Spiral Ham or can volunteer time or monetary donation it is greatly appreciated. Donations can be made out to Sacred Heart Church. John Paglione -732-598-1590 or pags711@aol.com GOD OF LOVE AND LIFE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT SECOND COLLECTION Sunday, December 9th But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand Your life eternal will be before you. Be prepared; love Him and keep his commandments by loving one another. We will soon celebrate our Lord s first coming. He is coming again. Rejoice and be glad that both lead to eternal life. Your comments are requested! Please Email the Respect Life Committee at SHRCBH@comcast.net or fax us at 732-899-2233. Give to those who have given a Lifetime!
HOLY NAME MONTHLY 50/50 CLUB Sponsored by Sacred Heart Church is open to all parishioners and visitors. The monthly drawing is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. $60.00 gives you (12) chances to win. Make your check payable to Sacred Heart 200 Club and return to the parish office. October winner is Frances Costello #84 for $447.50 Congratulations!! NAME NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPONE NUMBER Please keep in your prayers. Margaret Peggy Tenny who passed away recently and who s memorial Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart on December 1st. I am the resurrection and the Life. The one who believes in me will live even though they die. John 11:25 FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION December 7th after 8:30 am Mass. Get ready for this hectic season with some peace with our Lord. You ll be glad you did! Sacred Heart Altar Flowers For week of December 2nd From The O Hara Family With prayers we warmly welcome our newest parishioners! Christine Hannon James and Teresa Sacca Tom Biczis & Melissa Couden PRAYER FOR FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Almighty God, grant us the will to greet our Savior with our good works when He comes, so that we may be worthy to be on His right hand and possess the kingdom of Heaven. Amen. WHAT DO THE ADVENT CANDLES STAND FOR? 1. The candle of Hope so prayers on this day focus on hope. 2. This candle is a symbol of God s Peace, reminding Christians of the Prophets who said that the Messiah would be born. 3. The candle of Love, represents John the Baptist who baptized Jesus. 4. The candle of Joy, reminds Christians of Jesus mother, Mary. 5. The fifth candle reminds Christians of the birth of Jesus. ST. GREGORY S PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sunday, Dec.16th 2-4 PM Youth needed to move food & toys Tuesday, Dec. 18th 9:00 am 2:00 pm FOOD & TOY DISTRIBUTION Friday Dec. 21st Pantry open December 25th Dinner at Pt. Pleasant Presbyterian 12 Noon 2:00 PM Pantry Closed Wed Dec 26th Open Dec. 27th Thursday Dec. 27th Pantry Reopens 10am-12pm Toys will be needed for Christmas-NEW unwrapped. Please leave them at church entry marked for St. Gregs Or deliver to 804 Bay Ave. Pt. Pleas Beach Cash donations used for purchases. Thank you! BREAKFAST CLUB Saturday, December 8th After 8:30 am Mass in Parish Hall We are not simply a bereavement group! Young, Old, All Welcome!
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 2ND, 2018 THE PROMISE OF JUSTICE We are in fairly good company when we ask God for justice. Often enough we hear and agree with the lament of the people of Israel asking God why the wicked prosper. However, when we call out for justice, we usually want someone to get his or her comeuppance. God s justice is something other than this, of course. God s justice comprises a wonderful rightness between God and humankind. Today, Jeremiah looks ahead to a time when a just one will sprout from the shorn-off stump of Jesse of the house and family of David. Life was not fair in Jeremiah s time. Israel s kings held the promise of God s fidelity, but it was difficult to see how God s promise could be realized through them. Nevertheless, Jeremiah lifts his voice and announces that the Promised One will come. Luke s Gospel echoes that announcement, and Paul is filled with sturdy encouragement. And so Advent begins with a promise. THE THREE COMINGS OF ADVENT There are three distinct comings of the Lord of which I know: His coming to humankind, His coming into humankind, and His coming against humankind. St. Bernard: Third Sermon for Advent TODAY S READINGS First Reading The days are coming when the L will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading Abound in love for one another and for all (1 Thessalonians 3:12 4:2). Gospel Stand erect and raise your heads; your redemption is at hand (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent; Hanukkah begins Monday: St. Francis Xavier Tuesday: St. John Damascene Thursday: St. Nicholas Friday: St. Ambrose; First Friday Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Saturday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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