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 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019 Staff: Rev. Fr. Douglas A. Freer (FrDoug@StPioParish.com) Priest in Residence: Rev. Fr. Joseph Hlubik Weekend Celebrant: Fr. Kevin P. Ashe Marta Barkhausen Business Manager (Marta@StPioParish.com) Ginny Mielnicki, Parish Secretary Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM John Paglione, Coordinator of Education and Liturgy (pags711@aol.com) 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.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019 Saturday, January 19th, Vigil Mass 5:15 PM Joan Corbet Fr. Doug From the Peter Family Herbert Southard, II From Patricia and Raymond Frank Sunday, January 20th, Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Francesco and Caroline Adamo Msgr. Phil From Their Children 9:15 AM Michael Geles Fr. Joe From Ronnie Bakunas and Family 11:30 AM Kathleen Ann Keefe Fr. Joe Deceased Members of Keefe/Nulty Families From Their Family Monday, January 21st, St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr 8:30 AM Joanne Palumbo From Mary and Alan Steiner Tuesday, January 22nd, Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 8:30 AM Robert Edwards From Gary, Denise, Matt & Gabi - The Grella Family Wednesday, January 23rd, St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr St. Marianne Cope, Virgin 8:30 AM Carolan Sommer From Barbara Domanic Thursday, January 24th, St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:30 AM Rev. Fr. John Lo Sasso From The Lo Sasso Family Friday, January 25th, The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 8:30 AM Marie Rickey From Dr. Cindy Mulligan Saturday, January 26th, St. Timothy and St. Titus, Bishops 8:30 AM Deceased Members of the Hanus Family From Frank Hanus III Altar Candle For week of January 20th Healing for Patrick Mooney From The Jimenez Family The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness Psalm 18:28 NEXT WEEKEND JANUARY 27, 2019 Saturday, January 26th, Vigil Mass 5:15 PM For Our Parishioners and Their Intentions Msgr. Phil Sunday, January 27th, Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Mary Ellen Carr Soles Fr. Doug From Barbara and Ed Smith 9:15 AM Anne and Bernard Gagliano Fr. Doug From Their Family 11:30 AM Peggy Connors Fr. Joe From Kathleen Connors Ryan Scot Domanic From His Family THE DIOCESE OF TRENTON is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and to its own policies and guidelines in regard to reporting and investigation of sexual abuse allegations involving minors. If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was you can report that abuse through the diocesan ABUSE HOTLINE: 1-888-296-2965 or via e-mail at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org. The Diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone With an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities. 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 BAPTISMAL PREPARATION SESSION The next Baptismal Preparation session will be February 4th 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. WEEKLY COLLECTION January 13th $4,018.00 Please remember Sacred Heart Church in your last will and testament. Thank you for your support.
From Father Doug: One of the most difficult times in the life of a family is the death of a loved one. Raw emotions emerge, sadness and anger often misdirected, and faith that has not been practiced is quickly called upon to console. One of the greatest gifts one can give is to have planned your final details so that no decisions need to be made at the time of grief. The liturgy of the Church reminds us that in birth and death we are all equal. As Job said, Naked I came forth from my mother s womb, and naked shall I go back there. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD! The Funeral Liturgy prescribed by the Church is the Funeral Mass in the presence of the body followed by interment or entombment. In recent years the Church has permitted the increasing popular idea of cremation, provided the remains are treated through the process exactly as a body would be, including intact interment in a consecrated place of rest. Distribution of ashes and scattering are not permitted. Again, treating the cremated remains as intact as would be a body. During the Mass the first thing that happens is that the casket is covered with a large cloth called a pall. It reminds us that in baptism we are all the same rich and poor. There are no pictures around the casket during Holy Mass, flowers should be at the altar in usual fashion, they are not brought into church from the funeral home. In cremation the same preferences apply. The urn should be covered with a pall, or as we do, the ideal is for them to be placed in a casket like box called an Ossuary, again highlighting that we are all equal before the altar. Pictures and flowers are lovely at wakes and gatherings after burial, but do not belong in church. It always makes me sad to see the flowers piled in the back of the cemetery after a day s funerals have been completed. Much better is to support a worthy cause with gifts that give a real tangible benefit in lieu of flowers. These guidelines are set fairly firmly by the Church because the Funeral Mass speaks on its own, and these distractions confuse the meaning. The Funeral Mass is to pray for the soul of the departed, for the forgiveness of their sins, and a quick journey to the presence of God. Certainly an aspect is remembering and celebrating the person s life; what they need, however, is our prayers. A Funeral Mass celebrated according to the Rites of the Church is something that cannot be improved. We give opportunity for the family to select music, readings, people to participate, and Father Joe and I both spend time learning about the person. Some of these meetings have been among the most meaningful times in my priesthood. One of St. Benedict s motto s was Memento mori, Remember you will die. In doing so you can really, truly live fully in this life and be happy with God forever in the next. The Rectory Office will be closed On Monday, January 21st In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Like the early Christians we must move into a sometime hostile world armed with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Martin Luther King, Jr. RIGHT TO LIFE Right to Life Ministry meets on the last Thursday of each Month in Msgr. Casey Hall 3:30-4:30 PM Please join us and help us to WRONG THE RIGHT Next meeting Thursday, January 31st GOD OF LOVE AND LIFE FATHER, SON AND HOLY SPIRIT Women, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not come yet come. His mother said to the servers, Do whatever he tells you. Mary was not only speaking to the servers at Cana but to us as well. If there is anything like a formula for success in life and in eternity, it must be Mary s words: Do whatever he tells you. (Father James Turro in his book Conversion: Reflections on Life and Faith) Your comments are requested! Please Email the Respect Life Committee at SHRCBH@comcast.net or fax us at 732-899-2233.
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. December winner was Paul Sheriday #92 For $450.00 Congratulations!! NAME ADDRESS TELEPONE NUMBER SUPPER WITH ALL SAINTS An evening meal for all looking to enjoy good food and friends Tuesday, January 29th DIOCESE OF TRENTON MASS FOR LIFE 4:00 6:00 PM All Saints Church 500 Lake Avenue Bay Head 732-892-5198 Respect Life Ministries invites all to join Msgr. Joseph L. Roldan at the 2019 MASS FOR LIFE TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 9:30 AM Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption 151 North Warren Street Trenton, New Jersey 08608 *THEN* Walk to the RALLY FOR LIFE 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Come to hear Pro-Life Leaders, elected official and Clergy address current abortion related issues. Questions please call 609-403-7192 Email: rhendr@diocesesoftrenton.org CONFESSION Confession is an act of honesty and courage-an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin to mercy of a loving and forgiving God St. John Paul II Confession at Sacred Heart Saturdays 4:30 PM 5:00 PM SAINT AGNES All powerful and ever-living God, You choose the weak in this world to confound the powerful. As we celebrate the anniversary of the martyrdom of St. Agnes, may we like her remain in faith. Feast Day January 21st Patron of Young Girls & Children Of Mary SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES Father in heaven, You prompted St. Francis de Sales to Become all things to all men for the salvation of men. May his example inspire us to dedicated love in the service of our brothers. Feast Day January 24th Patron of Writers, the deaf, Catholic Press ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL- BRICK OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION You re invited to an Open House! St. Dominic School A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! A great opportunity to visit the school for parents looking For a faith-filled, academically excellent education for their children. Tours will be provided by student and parent Ambassadors Dates and Times: January 27, 2019 10:30 am Noon January 29, 2019 9-11 AM & 1-2 PM January 30, 2019 9-11 AM & 1-2 PM Please pray for If questions 732-840-1410 x 11 Anthony Scardaville & Carol Ann Sisto Who both passed away recently and whose Memorial and Funeral Masses were celebrated at Sacred Heart Eternal rest, grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light Shine upon them.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 20, 2019 A VISIBLE GOD We find it difficult to convey ideas to people unless we can actually show them something, demonstrate what we mean. God, who is invisible and truly beyond human understanding, apparently faces the same difficulty. People want to see, not just listen to an idea. So God gave us Jesus Christ, God made visible in the world. During these past weeks we have seen how Jesus was revealed as an infant to the shepherds and the magi, and then began his adult public life at his baptism by John. Today s Gospel reading tells us of his first sign, providing wine for the wedding guests at Cana. Of course, even Jesus, God made visible, was not always easily understood in his own day, nor is he even now. So we have to ponder what we see: the poverty and simplicity of his birth, his humility and openness before John the Baptist, his kindness and compassion toward people in their ordinary problems, such as running short of wine at a wedding. Yet it is in coming to know Jesus that we come to know God. Nations shall behold your vindication, and all the kings your glory. 1saiah 62:2 TODAY S READINGS First Reading As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so God rejoices in the chosen ones (Isaiah 62:1-5). Psalm Proclaim his marvelous deeds to all the nations (Psalm 96). Second Reading All the varied gifts in the Christian community are from one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:4-11). Gospel Rejoicing at a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus replenishes the wine supply (John 2:1-11). SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Agnes; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; World Youth Day Wednesday: St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope Thursday: St. Francis de Sales Friday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle; Week of Prayer for Christian Unity ends; Saturday: Ss. Timothy and Titus
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