Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church Mission Statement The Roman Catholic Faith Community of Sacred Heart of Jesus welcomes all! Guided by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through Eucharist, Worship, Education and Service. We are committed to build the Kingdom of God in our world. Sacred Heart is not just a parish it s a way of life. Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00pm Sunday 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm Monday Saturday at 9:00am Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 215-35 38th Avenue Bayside, NY 11361 718-428-2200 718-428-5840 (fax) www.sacredheartbayside-queens.org www.facebook.com/shbayside Twitter: @SHBayside Holydays Eve of Holyday at 7:30pm Holyday at 9:00am & 7:30pm Devotions Rosary: Monday Saturday after 9:00am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena: Mondays after 9:00am Mass First Friday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Sacred Heart Novena after 9:00am Mass Benediction at 10:00am Pastoral Staff 718-428-2200 Rev. Msgr., Thomas C. Machalski, Jr., Pastor Mr. John F. DeBiase, Deacon Sr. Kathleen Masterson RSM, Pastoral Associate (718-224-5695) School Office 718-631-4804 Our Lady of Loretto Novena: First Saturday after 9:00am Mass Religious Education Mrs. Georgette Lyons, Director 718-631-1307 Confession Saturdays 3:30pm 4:30pm Music Ministry Ms. Vivian Wohlfarth, Director 718-343-3789 Baptism Designated Saturdays at 1:00pm. Call to inquire and register. Youth Ministry Mr. Brandon Morel Marriage Arrangements must be made six months prior to the wedding. Contact rectory for details. Anointing/Communion for the Sick Anointing of the seriously ill: call rectory. Communion for the homebound: call S. Kathleen. Rectory Office Hours Daily 9:30am 12:30pm / 2 4pm / 5 8pm 718-428-2200 Parish Pastoral Council Mrs. Marianne Cooney, Facilitator Parish Secretary Ms. Catherine Sorge 718-428-2200 Parish Support Sr. Ellen Smith, RSM 718-428-2200 Sunday Mass Assistance Rev. Msgr. Richard Marchese Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 23, 2018
MASS INTENTIONS PARISH WEEKLY CALENDAR Saturday, December 22nd 5:00 Deceased Members of the Tonry Family (Family) Sunday, December 23rd 9:30 Parishioners of Sacred Heart 11:30 Anna & Luigi Carone (Vito & Catherine Carone) 5:00 Raymond Smith (Dee Smith & Family) Monday, December 24th 9:00 John A. LoCascio (Bonagura Family) Christmas Eve 5:00pm (Family Mass) Tuesday, December 25th Christmas Day 9:30am, 11:00am & 1:00pm No Evening Mass on Christmas Day Wednesday, December 26th 9:00 Luis Patino (Daughter) Thursday, December 27th 9:00 Lillian Modica (Robert & Anthony Modica) Friday, December 28th 9:00 Elizabeth Gulino (Family) Sunday, December 23rd 7:00 ALANON, Parish Center Monday, December 24th See Mass Schedule Tuesday, December 25th See Mass Schedule Wednesday, December 26th 7:30 Divine Mercy Group, Rectory 8:00 AA Meeting, Parish Center Thursday, December 27th No Scheduled Events Friday, December 28th 7:45 Boy Scouts, Church Hall Saturday, December 29th School of Religious Education Closed Today ST. MATTHEWS GUILD COUNTERS Counting Teams Team # 4 is scheduled to count on Wednesday, December 26th P. Domondon, R. Leonard N. Schlesinger, & B. Bassen Team # 5 is scheduled to count on Sunday, December 30th B. Kretz & C. Campbell Saturday, December 29th 9:00 Anne Ferrara (Brian & Dottie Weremeychik) 5:00 Parishioners of Sacred Heart Sunday, December 30th 9:30 Veronica McBreen (Sweeney Family) 11:30 Tommy Karlic (Mom,Dad & Family) 5:00 Bernard Fitzpatrick (Sheila Sansosti) PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL CONTACT BOX located in the church vestibule An exchange of ideas enriches our parish community. Share your thoughts with us! Members of the SHPPC
Item One: FROM THE PASTOR S DESK I would like to wish you, parishioners and friends of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, a very blessed and Merry Christmas. May the celebration of the birth of Jesus fill your hearts and homes with His peace and love. The entire parish pastoral staff- Deacon Alex Lee, Deacon John DeBiase, Sr. Kathleen, Sr. Ellen, Vivian Wolfarth, Brandon Morel, Angelina Fusco and Georgette Lyons join me in expressing these wishes to you and your families. I look forward to seeing you at Christmas Mass! If you are traveling, please do so safely and I look forward to seeing you upon your return. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Msgr. Tom Machalski Item Two: A new set of Advent Candles were purchased for use in the Advent Wreath in our church. In the past, real wax candles were used. The new set are cylinders which are in the traditional colors- 3 purple and one rose- and are made of durable nylon which are hallow and into which an oil canister is inserted. These are cleaner in that there is no wax dripping down the side and onto the table (and the ladies that volunteer to do our church linens will love it since they will not have to struggle to remove the wax from the cloth) and as the weeks pass, the wreath does begin to dry out (even though the ladies do a great job trying to keep it moist). The Advent Candles are available to be given as a gift or in memory of a beloved deceased one for $200 each. If you are interested in giving one of the candles as a gift or in memory of someone please see Msgr. Tom. Item Three: Our choir has resumed singing at the 11:30am mass every Sunday. Please join us! We welcome all singers to worship with us. Also our Choir will be singing Christmas Carols on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec., 24th at 11:30pm, followed by our Solemn Midnight Mass. Please come to mass early to hear the wonderful voices of our choir! AROUND THE PARISH First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a Response Psalm: 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel: Luke: 1:39-45 Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord please pray for the recently deceased: Irene K. Hughes Mary Noone, Josephine & Joe Di Masa, Isabel Riccard,Robert Auricchio, Mary Graliher,Gloria LaMarca, Phyllis Cohen, Gary Davila, Louise Maraglia, David Perkins, Frances Scarpulla, Marge Murphy, Marie DeFini, Joan McGuirk, Joan Carlino, Msgr. Vincent Fullam, Eddie Mullin,Evelyn Uyehara, Maureen Levinson, Yolanda & Teresa Lubano, Palma-Christine Piazza, Melissa Narayanan, Seraphina O Brien, Joseph Butler, Stephen B. Lake, Sr., Michael Roche, Jean & Sal Marchese, Bill & Charlene Schubert, Bob Masterson, Marion Murphy, Peter Schmalz, Barbara Durante, Filomena Genatenpo, Mario Fantini, Josephine Scillitani, Frank Pennacchio, Peter Passaretti, Mary Scuderi, Santa Figueroa, Vivian Wohlfarth, Pina Quercia, Nancy & Steve Pluta and Martin Grossman. MILITARY PRAYER LIST - Captain Jon A. Marinucci, Pvt. 1st Class Eric Matthaey, Army, Capt. Peter Molineaux, Lt. Jonathan Fietkau, 101st Airborne,, Lt. Stanley Yoo, USMC, Lance Corp. Christopher Martinelli, Capt. Roberto Salas, III., Captain Terrence Leach, U.S. Marine Corp, Lance Cpl. Joel Basile, Army Captain Michael P. Conway, U. S. Navy Lt. Andrew Mays, U. S. Army Lt. Ryan Waldorf, and U. S. Army Nicholas Bassen.
The Bread & Wine for this week s liturgies are offered in memory of The Deceased Members of the DiRe & Catalfamo Families (Family) The Altar Candles & Sanctuary Lamp for this week s liturgies are offered in memory of The Deceased Members of the DiRe & Catalfamo Families (Family) BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Next meeting January 2nd, 2019 at 7:30pm. This group meets once a month on the first Tuesday of each month in the Church Hall. Enter on 215 Place between 36 th/ 38 th Avenues. Our bereavement support meetings are informative and educational and are designed to help the mourner through the initial stages of grief. For info., call Sister Kathleen at 718-224-5695. Christmas Eve Monday, December 24th 9am Mass 5:00pm (Family Mass) Midnight Mass 12:00am Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th 9:30am, 11:00am & 1:00pm (No Evening Mass on Christmas Day) New Year s Eve Monday, December 31st 9am Mass 5:00pm (Vigil Mass) New Year s Day Tuesday, January 1st (Holy Day of Obligation) 9:30am, 12:00pm (No Evening Mass on New Year s Day) SACRED HEART LEISURE CLUB Next meeting January 9th, 12 to 3pm Our club meets from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the lower church hall every other Wednesday. We provide a comfortable atmosphere where seniors can greet and meet one another. If you are not a member of the club, please feel free to come down and see what we do and who we are. A $3 entrance fee entitles you to coffee or tea and a Danish pastry. Games such as Pokeno, scrabble, poker, and bingo are played. Come by yourself or bring a friend. All are welcome! For more information, call Sister Kathleen at 718-224-5695.
FAMILY MASS The next Family Mass will be held on January 6th at 9:30 Mass. At the Baptism Ceremony parents are reminded that they are the first teachers of their children, teaching them in all things especially their faith. One of the best ways to do this is to attend Mass together as a family. We celebrate Family Mass monthly at Sacred Heart. Readings from the children s liturgies are used. Children s Choir -Sacred Heart has a Parish Children s Choir which performs at our Family Masses. All children that sing are welcome to join. Choir practice is held on the Thursday before the Family Mass at 3:30pm in the school. For information, call Mrs. Lyons, at 718-631-1307. The Family Mass Schedule for 2019 February 3rd, February 10th, March 3rd, April 7th, May 5th & June 2nd. CHILDRENS LITURGY OF THE WORD The next CLOW Mass will be held on Jan., 13th at 9:30 Mass. What is CLOW? During Mass, after the opening prayer, children Pre-K through 6th grade, are invited to go to the church hall to hear the readings of the day proclaimed and explained in age appropriate language. The children rejoin their families during the preparation of the gifts at the offertory. Younger children are often accompanied by their parents. For information, call Sr. Kathleen at 718 224-5695. The CLOW Mass schedule for 2019- February 24th, March 17th, April 14th, May 12th & June 16th. SACRED HEART LEISURE CLUB Next meeting January 9th, 12 to 3pm Our club meets 11:00am/ 3:00pm in lower church hall every other Wednesday. We provide a comfortable atmosphere where seniors can greet and meet one another. If you are not a member of the club, please feel free to come down and see what we do and who we are. A $3 entrance fee entitles you to coffee, tea Danish pastry. For info., call Sister Kathleen at 718-224-5695. NEW MOTHER S CLUB Monday morning from 10am to 12 noon. & Friday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. The Sacred Heart Parish New Mother s Club is for parents (includes grandparents & sitters) and their young children. No Dues, No Registration is necessary. On Fridays, Ms. Patricia LaProvidenza will lead the group on Friday mornings. Both groups use an easily accessible classroom in the school. The room has toys and books. Our goal is to create a relaxing environment for both parents and children to meet with one another. We then meet twice a week through June except when the school is closed. All are invited to come to one or both sessions. Info., call Mrs. Lyons at 718-631- 1307. SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTS GROUP We invite parents/guardians with children/adults with all special needs or IEP s to join us to share and exchange ideas in an informal setting. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 9th at 10am Future meeting dates are February 13th, March 7th, April 2nd, May 8th & June 6th. Meetings held in Sacred Heart Religious Education Office located in the school building. For info., please contact Mrs. Georgette Lyons at 718-631- 1307. We invite you. The RCIA Team and Sacred Heart Family invite you, a relative or a friend on a journey to find that special relationship and enrich your life with Christ. The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) aims to guide adults to full membership in the Catholic Faith.If you are interested in joining our faith family or if you are interested in completing your sacramental involvement please call Mrs. Georgette Lyons our Director of Religious Education at 718-631-1306.
PLANNING A FUNERAL LITURGY It's not uncommon for people to make prearrangements with funeral homes regarding their burial options. But have you ever thought about going a little further in your pre-planning? What about planning a funeral liturgy? Believe it or not, there have been a number of requests to do just that. So, the opportunity to learn how to plan a funeral mass and then to plan your own funeral liturgy is here. THE ADVANTAGE: You can communicate to your loved ones your preferences the scripture readings, hymns, and prayers that YOU WANT that best capture your particular beliefs. You can identify preferences for pall bearers, offertory gift bearers, scripture readers, and who it is you want to offer a eulogy. Preparing your funeral liturgy in advance can relieve your family of tremendous pressure at a time of intense emotional pain. On your part, it becomes a final gesture of love and concern offered to family and friends. If interested, please call Sister Kathleen at 718-224-5695 so that materials can be prepared. When? January 24, 2019 Time? 11AM Where? Rectory meeting room ARISE EVALUATION MEETING All who were a part of the Arise faith sharing groups are invited to attend an evaluation meeting to be held in the church hall on January 22, 2019 at 7:30pm. Please feel free to attend even if you did not make all the Arise sessions. We want to explore other options for small group sharing and would appreciate your feedback. OPERATION SOCK DROP A great big THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO Operation Sock Drop. Because of your generosity, over 1,000 pairs of socks were delivered to the Veteran s Hospital in the Bronx, Just in time for Thanksgiving. How Marvelous! MEALS-ON-WHEELS There will be a joint meeting of all parishioners involved in the Meals-on-Wheels ministry: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11AM Church Hall All coordinators, happy cookers, bakers and deliverers are asked to make every effort to attend this very important meeting. Your feedback and input regarding the program is of utmost importance. Thank you for all you do to make this parish a caring community. If you cannot attend the meeting, please call Sister Kathleen at 718-224- 5695. SPECIAL THANKS to the family and friends of Rose Loguercio. Rose was a member of cooking team A and passed away this past September. In her memory $1800 has been donated to the Mealson-Wheels program. Through this most generous gift, Rose s spirit continues to nourish others. SACRED HEART ACADEMY BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION Sacred Heart Catholic Academy has the potential to earn several thousand dollars per year For those of you not familiar with Box Tops, General Mills has a program that pays $0.10 for every Box Top that we submit to them. Please cut or tear the Box Top Logo off the product. It does not have to be trimmed neatly, just be sure that you don t cut off the expiration date or product acronym. Leave your Box tops in the box at the main entrance to the church. For additional information you can visit the Box Tops for Education website at: https://www.boxtops4eduation.com. Thank you for all your efforts and support of our school.
REGISTRATION is ongoing for Religious Education Classes. Classes are held on Saturday at 9:20am Our program is for children in public or private schools. The Diocese requires two years of religious instruction to receive the sacrament of communion. This program is for children first thru eight grade, older children and special needs children. If you wish to register a child for classes, please call Mrs. Georgette Lyons, Director of Religious Education at 718-631-1307. The registration form is available at the p a r i s h w e b s i t e a t www.sacredheartbayside-queens.org Please stop in to one of our sessions, see what we are all about. THE LOUNGE Thursday s afterschool from 3pm to 5pm. Takes place in the rectory basement. Primarily for Middle School students. Students can play games, do homework, eat snacks, and do various art projects in a safe space. THE SESSION Sunday Nights from 6:30pm to 8pm Takes place in the rectory basement. Primarily for High-School students. At the session students see videos, have discussions, play music. EVENTS TO COME: Coming Soon, events for parents and families involving youth ministry. Any questions regarding our youth Ministry please call Mr. Brandon Morel, at 718-428-2200.
IN THE DIOCESE SACRED HEART ACADEMY Registration for 2018-2019 School Year is ongoing If you would like information about our Academy, or would like to tour the Academy, please call the School Office at 718 631 4804. BE A SACRED HEART BULLETIN ADVERTISER Each weekend over 600 copies of the bulletin are distributed at masses. It s an easy way to reach hundreds of families with information about your business. For info., call Eileen Walsh at 917-922-0963 for ad cost. IN THE DIOCESE DIOCESAN LENTEN PILGRIMAGE To The Holy Land Bishop Neil Tiedemann, Spiritual Director and Msgr. Kieran Harrington, Chaplain March 7 15, 2019 For a brochure contact Prestige Worldwide Tours 1-866-293-0982 samatha@pwwtours.com COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FRIENDS KEEP HOPE ALIVE INC. Private Home Care FKHA is a team of Sisters, Home Health Aides and other health care professionals who work closely with families and clients creating a favorable environment for the elderly to feel comfortable in their own homes. Assistance in eating, laundry, preparing meals grocery shopping, light housekeeping etc. Run by The Sisters of the Handmaids of Holy Child Jesus 80-34 Commonwealth Blvd., Bellerose, N. Y. 11426 Call for information 718-888-7708/ 917-349-2471 NET TV The Diocese of Brooklyn s own NET TV is a cable network featuring news and information with a Catholic point of view. NET TV is available on Verizon FIOS Channel 48, Time Warner/Spectrum Channel 97 and Optimum Channel 30. Also watch the programming live at www.netny.tv/watchnow.. HONOR ROLL Congratulations to the following alumnus of Sacred Heart School who achieved honor roll status at Msgr. McClancy Memorial High School for the first quarter marking period. Second Honors Roy Cronin-Finlay PILGRIMAGE TO IRELAND Join Bishop James Massa for a Diocesan Pilgrimage to Ireland and Mass with Pope Francis for the 9 TH World Meeting of Families August 19 27, 2018 [for info call 516-605-1551] By his diligent efforts this student brings honor not only to himself but to his family and our parish as well. Congratulations!
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMUNITY AFFAIRS CONCERTS AT PREP Music at the Prep St. Francis Preparatory School 6100 Francis Lewis Blvd., Fresh Meadows, N. Y. 11365 Major Music Department Concerts for 2019 Jazz/Pop Concert Friday, March 15, 2019, 7:45pm Spring Concert 1 Friday, May 3, 2019, 7:45pm Spring Concert 11 Friday, May 10, 2019, 7:45pm All performances are in the Bro. Ralph Clifford, O.S.F. Memorial Auditorium 718-423-8810 www.sfponline.org OUR LADY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT 34-24 203rd Street Ciara Greene School of Irish Step Dancing Lessons offered Tuesday for children and adults. Location School Cafeteria, info contact CiaraGreene@ymail.com or (347)804-5464 or www.ciaragreeneschool.com APARTMENT NEEDED: DOMINICAN NUNS Two Amityville Dominican nuns are in need of an apartment, preferably on the first floor. Please contact Sr. Eileen or Sr. Pat at 718-475-8752 if you can help us. AUTO DONATION ASSOCIATED VINCENTIAN CHARITIES OF BROOKLYN Money goes back to your local parish DONATE YOUR AUTO/ Running or Not IRS Tax Deduction, Free Towing, Any Condition Any Model CALL 718-491-2525 CAMP FATIMA FOR BOYS & CAMP BERNADETTE FOR GIRLS Both camps are now accepting registrations for the 2019 summer season. The camps located in the Lakes Region of NH, offer 2 week overnight sessions for children, ages 6 15. Round trip bus transportation is available out of Long Island For more info., or to request a brochure contact Brendan Stackhouse at 603-364- 5851 or emailbrendan@bfcamp.com. PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND & BARCELONA March 10 21, 2019 $3,999.00 P.P.D.O. Please contact A & G Peace Tours 718-423-5077 SISTERS OF LIFE Have you suffered an abortion? Experience God s love and mercy and begin the journey of healing. Please call the Sisters of Life: 866-575-0075 or e-mail: hopeand healing@sistersoflife.org. For men, call Theresa Bonopartis at Lumina: 877-586-4621 or e-mail:lumina@postabortionhelp. XAVIER SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND The Society provides inspirational, spiritual and religious materials in braille, audio and/or large print to the blind and visually impaired community of faithful free of charge. If you know of a family member, friend or fellow parishioner who could benefit from our services please visit our website-xaviersocietyfortheblind.org, email us at info@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org. or call 800-637-9193.
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS MEALS ON-WHEELS If you need more assistance with nutritious meals, please check out your zip code location and call the agency listed below to receive meals every day of the week. Zip Codes 11360 & 11361 SNAP Services Now for Adult Persons 80 45 Winchester Blvd. Bldg 4, CBU # 29 Queens Village, N. Y. 11427 Tel 718-454-2385 ext. 15 Selfhelp 45-45 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, N. Y. 11355 Tel 718-321-8194 Zip Code 11361 Northeast Queens NEW (Catholic Charities) 168-01 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, N. Y. 11432 Tel 718-357-4903 DEANERY DETAILS QUEENS DEANERY # 5 Sacred Heart, St. Anastasia, St. Robert Bellarmine Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Josaphat American Martyrs St Kevin OL of Snows Holy Family St. Gregory the Great Like us on Facebook:facebook.com/ Queensdeanery5