PAGE ftvüxw [xtüà Éy ]xáâá ctü á{ 1545 South Green Road South Euclid, Ohio 44121 Phone: 216.382.7601 FAX: 216.382.4992 email: office @ sacredheartofjesusparish.org website: www.sacredheartofjesusparish.org fxvéçw fâçwtç Éy TwäxÇà WxvxÅuxÜ H? ECDC Fr. Dave R. Ireland, S.T.L. Pastor Fr. Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div. Parochial Vicar Deacon David N. Chordas, M.A. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 6:45 a.m., (Vigil) 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. Monday Friday 6:45 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Holy Days ~ Consult Parish Bulletin CONFESSIONS Saturday 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment
PAGE 2 FROM THE PASTOR ASTOR: My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Instead of my usual letter to you, I invited one of our Seminarians, Matthew Weaver, to write to you as we approach the Immaculate Conception. May God s Blessings be Yours this Week Father Ireland Dear Faithful of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, By the grace of Almighty God and by the benign intercession of the ever-virgin Mary, I am humbled and honored to have been asked by our pastor, Father Ireland, to greet you all amidst this blessed season of Advent. Each year of grace, through her Sacred Liturgy, Holy Mother Church presents to us this time of joyful penance so as to properly prepare our hearts for the joys of Christmastide and the coming of the Holy Infant King. However, just as a wise mother must sometimes coax her children with sweets to encourage their patience and fortitude during the course of a long journey, so too does the supreme maternity of holy Church condescend to our spiritual infirmities amidst the trials of life by providing us with the joyful feast of the Immaculate Conception. Every 8 December, just two weeks before the glorious celebration of His virgin birth, our sovereign Lord urges us through the voice of His divine Spouse, the Church, to draw more closely to our most blessed Lady, Mary Immaculate; for, where else but in the arms of His holy Mother Mary may we expect to find the Santo Bambino when He shall come? From her Fiat was He conceived of the Holy Ghost. From her inviolate womb was He brought forth. From her Immaculate Heart was the most Sacred Heart delivered to the world! Dear faithful, just as it was the Immaculate Heart that provided life to the Sacred Heart of the holy Infant Jesus that we may receive the eternal joys of heaven, so too by consecrating our hearts to hers on this holy day, vigor and joy shall flourish in our lives, in our families, and in our very parish dedicated to the same Sacred Heart. Therefore, I must entreat you: turn not away from the innumerable graces being offered to you on this most holy feast! All of your worries, all of your fears, all of your troubles no matter how large you have only to go to our Mother and hold out these afflictions to her, and she will present you with the healing balm of Divine Charity, of which her Heart has been christened the abundant vessel. If you are depressed, if you are faint of heart, if you are discouraged, run to our Mother, for she has crushed the head of Satan with her foot and will triumph over all evil. Prepare your hearts for the coming of Christ; make strait the way of the Lord. For this, our Lady has always recommended and encouraged the recitation of the holy Rosary, and so I must do the same. It is the prayer of the Gospels; it is the prayer of perseverance. If you are struggling with a particular sin perhaps impurity or anger pray the Rosary with devotion this Advent. You will see; either you will give up the sin, or you will give up the Rosary. This Wednesday, 8 December, I invite you, as holy Mother Church justly requests, to come to the holy Sacrifice of the Mass, to adore our Lord in the way He Himself has commanded, and to give honor to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. If you wish to be near our holy Infant King this Christmas, give your hearts over to her loving care, and she will do the rest. Wednesday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation Masses will be celebrated on Wednesday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, at 6:45 and 8:45 a.m. ~ 12:10 and 7 p.m. Assuring you all of my continued prayers this Advent, while confiding your intentions to the benevolent maternity of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, I remain, There will be a vigil Mass for the Holy Day at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7. Very truly yours in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ our King, Matthew Weaver
DECEMBER 5, 2010 PAGE 3 FROM THE DEACON EACON S DESK BY DEACON DAVE CHORDAS First, let me thank everyone who gave food and money to help those in our community this past Thanksgiving. I would list all those who gave cash donations, but many were given without a name. We still have supplies for the Christmas season as it fast approaches. Donations are still gladly accepted. Would you help us identify those of our parish who are in need of food or other material necessities. Please call the Parish Office (216.382.7601) and ask for extension 25. Leave a detailed message including name, address and phone number of those in need. If you prefer, you may leave a note for me at the Parish Office or place it in an envelope to my attention and drop it in the collection basket. If prayers are what you need, then contact Tricia Brunton at the Caring Connection ((216,798.5777) or e-mail her at tbrunton24@yahoo.com. Pray-ers are standing by ready to pray on your behalf. If it s work, then let me know through the St. Joseph Works Program. Several parishioners have obtained employment through this program already. Two families have come forward asking to be Secret Santas for families with children for whom they can buy presents this year. If your family would like to be a recipient of this generosity, please call me at the Parish Office. I can assure you that I will protect your anonymity. For those who are able, please consider inviting someone who you know is alone this Christmas over to your home for dinner sometime during the Christmas season. Perhaps you have time to visit a nursing home or hospice, bringing the gift of your presence and your love. The sight of the Nativity Scene, lit up in front of a house, is such a beautiful message of Christmas to all who pass by saying, We believe Christ should stay in Christmas. Be proud you are a Catholic. When someone says, Happy Holidays, respond Merry Christmas. Have a Blessed & Joyful Christmas 2010. Blessing of the Bambinelli Next Sunday, December 12, is the Third Sunday of Advent, also called Gaudete Sunday. On this day in Rome, the Pope invites all of the children to bring statues of the baby Jesus (the Bambinelli) from their nativity scenes to St. Peter s Square to be blessed. We invite all the children of the parish to bring their baby Jesus statues to Mass next Sunday. During the Mass, Father will ask the children to come forward with their statues for the Blessing of the Bambinelli. The statues may then be placed in the family nativity scenes at home on Christmas. It is our hope that this will help the children to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas: the gift of Our Blessed Lord Himself, the greatest gift of all. Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: Sunday, 2:00 p.m., for publishing the following Sunday. New Parishioners Registration after each Sunday Mass in the Parish Office, or by appointment. Baptisms: First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m.. Pre-registration required. Parents expecting their first child should arrange to attend the required Pre-Baptism class. These are offered at the parish on the 4th Sunday of January, April, July and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary s Room. Pre-registration is required. Call the Parish Office. Marriages: Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the priest at least 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding. Holy Communion for the Homebound: Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is seriously ill or hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion to the homebound weekly or monthly. Music Director: Mrs. Gail Shirley 216.321.3694 Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. Sponsor Requirements: All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest. Individuals must be registered and practicing members of this parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, and if married, the marriage must have been accepted by the Catholic Church. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 4478 Rushton Road, South Euclid, OH 44121 216.381.0363, FAX 216.381.7561 E-mail: office@sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Website: sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Principal: Mr. William DiBacco PSR Religious Education Classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Principal: Mr. Thomas Kelly, S.F.O. 216.382.3614 Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH 44121 216.691.0242, FAX 216.691.0435
PAGE 4 The Women s Guild invites you to participate in its annual Giving Tree event which provides Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in our diocese. The tree, which is decorated with colorful gift tags for children from infants to teens, is on display near the Holy Family Shrine in the front of the church until Sunday, December 12. Please take a tag, purchase a gift, wrap it, attach the tag securely to the package, and place it under the tree NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12. This will permit sufficient time for the gifts to be delivered before Christmas. As in previous years, gifts will be sent to the Fatima Family Center where the staff will distribute the gifts according to the wish lists that have been submitted to them. NOTE: IF YOU ARE GIVING A CLOTHING ITEM, PLEASE MARK THE SIZE ON THE TAG. Again this year we will also collect your donations of NEW baby items (bottles, sleepers, onesies, sheets, receiving blankets, diapers, etc.) which will be delivered to Birthright, Inc., where they will be distributed to needy pregnant women to help them prepare for the births of their babies. New or gently used maternity tops (any size) are also needed. These items must be UNWRAPPED and placed in the cradle near the tree. Your generosity in past years has been truly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Marilyn Buckley (216.382.0707). LITURGICAL ROLES FOR FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER ECEMBER 11 & 12, 2010 MASS TIMES EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS LECTORS A LTAR SERVERS Saturday Vigil 4 p.m. B. Pugel K. Berlin A. Onutz M. Guzan J. Wunsch J. Novinc J. Berlin N. Berlin Sunday 8 a.m. K. Sutula K. Gallito M. Weldon T. Bell J. Rochester DJ Lasher 10 a.m. P. DeVito M. Chordas J. Verni D. Miklic ~ Adult Servers ~ 11:30 a.m. P. Urbon S. & B. Krajnak D. Brunton C. Hurley P. Hurley K. Cappotto C. Foust 5 p.m. V. Ausperk C. Cullen C. Welsh L. Krajnak Z. Morales L. Danch M. Shaughnessy L. Becker S ANCTUARY GROUP ROUP #4 ~ HELEN H ELEN GERVINSKI LITURGICAL ROLES FOR ECEMBER 8 ~ FEAST F FOR DECEMBER EAST OF OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS Dec. 7 7:00 p.m. Steve Krajnak K. Sutula B. Krajnak Dec. 8 6:45 a.m.. Maureen Douglas D. Douglas M. Weldon 8:45 a.m. Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy 12:10 p.m. Bob Mapel R. Martin M. Romeo J. Clifford 7:00 p.m. Jim Horton J. & M. Trausch J. Rieck
DECEMBER 5, 2010 PAGE 5 REFLECTING ON THE SCRIPTURES CRIPTURES Second Sunday of Advent Has anyone ever called you out? When I lived in the central city of a large metropolitan area, calling someone out in the neighborhood was a commonplace occurrence. Large porches and the lack of air-conditioning meant that folks would often spend summer afternoons and evenings sitting out front. Children would play together, while young teens would ride their bikes up and down the street. Block activities meant that everyone knew one another, and if anyone saw something happening in the alley behind the houses, it was certain that someone's momma would be told about it. On a warm summer night, even though you were ten houses away from your own home, you could be sure that if you were doing something wrong, whoever was sitting up on the porch would call you out right then and there. In today's Gospel, John the Baptist had no hesitation about calling out the Pharisees and the Sadducees. From his perspective, they were coming out to take part in a ritual cleansing-an important rite of Judaism in the time of Jesus-without having the proper disposition of repentance and conversion. John's warning to them does not make for comfortable reading, even today. As we go about all the hustle and bustle of preparation for Christmas, we might lose sight of the fact that Advent is also a time of preparation for our final end. Just like teens don't like being called out when they're doing something wrong, we don't like to think that much about the end of our lives. And it's even harder to do so in this busy season. But Advent celebrates Christ's coming: his coming in time at Bethlehem; his coming to each individual Christian in the fullness of one's life; and his coming at the end of time. Maybe take a little time this week to reflect on your readiness for Christ, so that you're not called out at the end. 2010 Liturgical Publications Inc EEK READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12 Monday: Is 35:1-10/Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Is 41:13-20/Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 /Lk 1:26-38 Next Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11 MASS INTENTIONS NTENTIONS Monday, December 6, 2010 Advent Weekday Optional: St. Nicholas, bishop 6:45 a.m. Deceased Members of the Bledsoe & Rini Families 12 :10 p.m. Maria & Nino Pitrelli Tuesday, December 7, 2010 St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church 6:45 a.m. William Grad (Anniversary) 12:10 p.m. Joan Millett 7 p.m. Mary Mindy Gromek Wednesday, December 8, 2010 The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:45 a.m. John Phillip Cermak 8:45 a.m. Antonio & Ida DiFranco 12:10 p.m. Michael Millett (Anniversary) 7:00 p.m. Dennis Latini Thursday, December 9, 2010 Advent Weekday Optional: St. Juan Diego, hermit 6:45 a.m. Edward & Grace Damm 12:10 p.m. Deceased Members of the Carmen, Nazzarine and DiTurno Families Friday, December 10, 2010 Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Louise Wolfe 12:10 p.m. Gianna Gabrielle Holmes Saturday, December 11, 2010 Optional: St. Damasus I, pope Advent Weekday 6:45 a.m. Frances Fitzgerald 4:00 p.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus Sunday, December 12, 2010 Third Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Herbst and Chimento Families 10:00 a.m. Ann Assing 11:30 a.m. Mary Kovach 5:00 p.m. George & Beatrice Suchy Rest In Peace Mildred Martinich who died this week and for her family during their time of grief. May God Grant Her Eternal Rest. Liturgical Publications Inc
PAGE 6 THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Many thanks to all the ladies of the parish who brought in those delicious baked goods for our social gathering after Thanksgiving morning Mass. It was a wonderful display of the work of your hands and was enjoyed by all. We were most happy to see the large number of parishioners from Holy Rosary join with us on that special day. We were honored to have Father Rocco celebrate the Mass his last in our Cluster as he leaves this week for his new assignment in Westlake. Collection for November 28, 2010: $11,603.00 Collection for November 29, 2009: $10,753.50 Campaign for Human Development Collection: $538.00 We are Thankful for your continued generosity for the work of our parish and the Church of the United States from the voices of the children Father Ireland The children have shared these Good Deeds for God, and they are exactly as the children presented them. Regrettably, space does not permit us to share all of the deeds submitted. I told the truth!! Raking leaves for a neighbor. Dressed myself for church. Being a good listener at the store. Thank you, children, for sharing these. Father Ireland DECEMBER 19, 2010 BLOOD DRIVE RIVE D DECEMBER The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood!! The American Red Cross will conduct its semi-annual blood drive here at the parish on Sunday, December 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Family Center. Donors must be at least 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs. based on height, and be in general good health. Red Cross Donor Card or positive ID is required. Every donor will receive a plush red cell clip on. PLATKI C OPLATKI CHRISTMAS WAFERS This week we will have Oplatki available at the Parish Office for a donation of $3 per package of four (4) wafers. Please plan to get yours EARLY. The centuries-old custom of breaking and sharing this Christmas Bread serves as a reminder that Christ is the Unseen Guest in our homes. If this is not your family s tradition, why not think about beginning it this year. HOLY WAITING AITING: THE GRACE OF THE INCARNATION Bishop Anthony Pilla @ JRH come for nourishing food for body and soul at an Advent Luncheon on December 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jesuit Retreat House, 5629 State Road, Parma. You may register by phone (440) 884.9300 or online at www.jrh-cleveland.org. Cost is $25/person Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, longtime bishop of Cleveland, will give an inspiring talk on HOLY WAITING: THE GRACE OF THE INCARNATION. The event begins with a short prayer service at 11:30 a.m. followed by a luncheon and the talk. It is scheduled to end by 1:30 p.m. THERE HERE S STILL TIME FOR ADVENT Recognizing that Advent sort of gets lost between Black Friday and the pre-christmas rush the Sisters of Notre Dame at Cuvilly House, invite men and women in their 20 s and 30 s to an Advent gathering, There s Still Time for Advent. This day of Advent retreat will be Saturday, December 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Be sure to bring a friend! For more information, call Sister Ellen Beebe at 216.486.5555, or email her at ebeebe@ndec.org. these children who were received into the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism: James Patrick Anderson, on of James & Traci John Michael Fisher, son of John & Liz Samantha Ayn Joyce, daughter of Carl & Beverly FAMILY PERSPECTIVES The question in today s gospel demands a response: Are you the oneor shall we look elsewhere? Put another way: Do you live your life in the way that gives clear guidance to others? Or must children and friends look elsewhere for direction: to sitcoms, athletes and politicians! The gospel asks: Are you the one to bring Christ to others?
DECEMBER 5, 2010 PAGE 7 SCHOOL NEWS Principal s Corner Come, O Prince of Peace, Come and be born in our Hearts Yes, everyone, it s December already! Our students are eagerly working on many Advent/Christmas activities and lessons. The students are going to confession as they prepare their hearts this Advent season. Some students are opening their hearts through song. Student Council members will be singing Christmas carols to the residents at Homewood. Students in Grades 2 and 4 will perform a concert for the school and parents on December 9. Many of our students are opening their hearts through charity. We are contributing to the Parish Giving Tree with donations of clothing and toys. The generosity displayed by these students is overwhelming. My sincere thanks to school parents for your direction and guidance with your children. Your Christian upbringing is evident in the way they respond to our various service/charitable drives. December can be hectic enough, so I appreciate what you do at home. Keep this thought in mind from Luke 10:40-42: In the rush of life, may you always find time and space for the people and activities that refresh your soul. May what seems most urgent never distract you from what is most important. Come and See the New LYCEUM SCHOOL, now located on the grounds of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Tabor House. An OPEN HOUSE is planned for Sunday, December 12 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Lyceum is a College Preparatory School for Grades 7-12, offering a Classical Catholic Education. You are invited to tour the renovated Tabor House building and meet Lyceum headmaster, Luke Macik, and the Lyceum teachers. Learn about Classical Catholic education, the Great Books, and the Socratic method. Find out about the Lyceum s Spiritual Formation, Liturgical Life, Choir, Drama Program, Fine Arts, Sports and more! FAMILIES ARE WELCOME!! Attend any or all of these events 11:30 a.m. MASS with the Lyceum s Schola Cantorum choir singing sacred music 12:30-2:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE at the Lyceum (in Tabor House) Tours and refreshments 2:30-3:30 p.m. ADVENT LESSONS & CAROLS in Saint Gregory the Great Church. Soak in the spirit of the season with scripture readings and sacred music. For more information: Please visit www.thelyceum.org or Call 216.707.1121 AN LLE NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE BU TI Tuesday, December 7 Wednesday, December 8 December 8 Thursday, December 9 Saturday, December 11 SCHOOL DATES OF NOTE Student Council Christmas Caroling Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass @ 8:45a.m. Christmas Concert (grades 2 & 4) at 9 a.m. (for students) & 7 p.m. for parents/families Santa Breakfast 9-11:30am cafeteria On Wednesday, December 8th at 8 p.m., St. Helen s Catholic Church (Newbury) will participate in the National Night of Prayer for Life. It will follow a 7:30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The service will include Benediction, a Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The purpose of this night is to unite prayers with Catholics throughout the country in an effort to turn hearts towards Christ thus bringing an end to abortion and the destruction it causes to all those involved. The time was chosen to coincide with Our Lady of Guadalupe s appearance to Juan Diego in Mexico in 1531. For Information call 440.338.8649, or on either of these: d2sallee@hotmail.com or www.prolifehelp.org. Remember to donate your PAPER products to our Yours In Catholic Education, William DiBacco, Principal Bins are located at the east end of the property between the PFC and the Credit Union.
PAGE 8 Parish & School Activities Calendar December 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 TWINKLE SHOP 7:15 (SGGMR) Respect Life Committee 7 (MR) Choir 5 8-2 (Café) Drama Club Pancake Breakfast 6 (Pope John Paul II Youth Center) Youth Meeting 6 7 7 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception 8 Feast of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Masses 6:45, 8:45 a.m./12:10 and 7 p.m. 8:00 (Chapel) Spanish 9 7 PM (SGGMR) Catholic Men s Fellowship Board PFC (9 a.m./7 p.m.) Christmas Concert 10 11 7 (Café) Catholic Men s Fellowship Breakfast Mtg. 9-11:30 (Café) Santa Breakfast 10 (PFC) Market Day Pick-up 12 8 a.m. Holy Name Society Communion Sunday Blessing of the Bambanelli at ALL Masses today Last day for Giving Tree turn-ins 13 7 (Holy Rosary) Advent Communal Penance Service With Individual Confessions 14 PFC (9a.m./7 p.m.) Band Concert 7 (SMMMR) K of C Board Meeting 15 6 (ChHall) Reserved for SEPD 7 (MR) Choir 8:00 (Chapel) Spanish 16 17 7-10 (FC) Jr. High Dance 18 5 p.m. (ChHall) Knights of Columbus Christmas Party 19 BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m.-2 p.m.(pfc) 10 Women s Guild Communion Sunday 6 (Pope John Paul II Youth Center Ornaments for the homebound 20 21 7 (ChHall) K of C Meeting 22 7 (MR) Choir 8:00 (Chapel) Spanish 23 PARISH OFFICE CLOSES @ 5 p.m. TODAY 24 Masses at 4 p.m. & 10 p.m. (Carols Begin @ 9:45 p.m.) 25 Masses at 8, 10 & 11:30 a.m. ONLY No evening vigil for Sunday. 26 27 28 29 30 31 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY 7 (SGGMR) Liturgical & Spir. Development Mtg. 7 (MR) Choir 8:00 (Chapel) Spanish Because January 1 is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year, there is no vigil Mass on Friday, December 31. There will be 2 Masses on New Year s Day (8 & 10 a.m.). There is no 4 p.m. vigil for Sunday on January 1