Main Church 7190 Highway 17 South Fleming Island FL 32003 Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH Mission Church 207 Palmetto Avenue Green Cove Springs FL 32043 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 284-3811 Fax 529-8845 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 284-9983 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 32068 Tel. 282-0504 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: www.sacredheartgcs.org 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.
Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Those whom the L has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Isaiah 35:10a STEWARDSHIP Today s Gospel provides a blueprint for good stewardship: Let the man who has two coats give to him who has none. The man who has food should do the same. Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ November 27 th Sacrificial Giving: $ 9,663.13 Building Fund: $ 5,838.15 Not in envelopes: $ 3,680.15 Children s Sharing Children s offerings support feeding children in Haiti. See Kristin Michler-Belleza (284-9983) or Bob Raspa for additional envelopes. Direct donation to feed Haitian children via FISH ministries by check mailed to: Christianville Foundation PO Box 1056 Palatka, FL 32178 Treasure: $ 102.20 There will be a Mass celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday, December 12 th, at 7:30 pm, our at Green Cove Church. Advent Reconciliation Services If you were unable to attend our Reconciliation Service, our neighboring parishes will have Advent Services on : Tuesday, Dec. 13 th, 7:00 pm, St. Catherine Wednesday, Dec. 14 th, 7:00 pm, St. Luke Tuesday, Dec. 20 th, 7:00 pm, San Juan Del Rio Retirement Fund for Religious Collection takes place this weekend, December 10 th and 11 th. Aging Religious need your help. Senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests have offered their lives in service to others - Educating the young, comforting the sick, seeking justice for the oppressed. Today, many are frail, elderly, and in need of assistance. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious helps to furnish medications, nursing care, and other necessities. Please give generously to today s collection. The Parish extends its congratulations to the families of Mason Massey and Benjamin Hill, who were recently baptized. ANGEL GIVING TREE If you took an angel ornament from the Angel Giving Tree, please return wrapped gifts with the Angel tag attached today! Thank you!
Education News RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Confirmation ~ The mandatory Parent/Student Meeting in December has been moved to Sullivan Hall because of the parish Reconciliation Service. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14 th, during your child s normal class time. Please be advised that Confirmation fees are due at that time and the both the student and the parent needs to be present. Even if you have turned in your packet, you are still obligated to attend the meeting to ensure your packet is complete. For more information, please contact Sandra Curtis at 284-9983. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Christmas Break No Classes from December 18 th - January 4 th Youth Corner YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, December 14 th 6:00 7:05 pm High School Grades 9-12 7:05-8:10 pm Jr. High Grades 6-8 SHEEP (Sacred Heart Early Education Program) will meet tomorrow, Monday, December 12 th, at 9:15 am in the Activity Center. Classes resume Sunday, January 9 th. WOW & BIBLE STUDY Combined Christmas Gathering has been cancelled. ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Think a Catholic Education is too expensive for your children? How about a $5,677.00 scholarship? Please explore the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program which makes a Catholic elementary education affordable for our families. www.stepupforstudents.org Everyone is invited! Sacred Heart s Annual Christmas Pageant Friday, December 16 th, at 7:00 pm All are invited to a joyous evening sharing the story of the First Christmas. Join our parish children and teens as they present a Living Nativity. Light refreshments will be served. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every parishioner.
In Our Parish... THE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CHURCH CLEANUP Let s Clean the Church for Christmas! SATURDAY, December 17 th, 9:00 am 12:00 noon All parishioners are invited to join us - we need volunteers of all ages. Extra vacuum cleaners, extension cords, small ladders, rags and other supplies would be helpful. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Fleming Island CHRISTMAS EVE, Saturday, December 24 th 4:00 pm Children s Mass 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 11:00 pm (A Lessons and Carols Program will begin at 10:20 pm) Green Cove Springs 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass (In English) 7:30 pm Christmas Eve Mass (En Español) CHRISTMAS DAY, Sunday, December 25 th Fleming Island 10:30 am NEW YEAR S SCHEDULE Fleming Island Saturday, December 31 st 5:30 pm Vigil Mass 7:30 pm Vigil Mass in Green Cove (En Español) Sunday, January 1 st 8:00 am 10:30 am 5:30 pm Fellowship, laughter, and song await you at our upcoming CCW Meeting on Monday, December 12 th, at 6:30 pm in the Activity Center. We will begin with a scrumptious pot luck dinner, so please bring your favorite dish to share. If you are bringing food, we ask you to arrive at 6:15 so we can set up the buffet. This year our annual Santa s secret auction fundraiser will benefit Quigley House. If you are able to donate a $10 wrapped or bagged gift for the auction, please bring it with you, however, the most important thing to bring is yourself. Mysterious white bags, intense silly games, gifts, the singing of carols, tons of laughter and the company of wonderful women await. All women of the parish are welcome. We hope to see you there!!! Music Ministry Children & Youth Choir will sing at the following Christmas Eve Masses: 4:00 pm Mass - Children s Choir 6:00 pm Mass - Youth Choir If you are between 4-12 years old, please join the Children s Choir. We will practice on Tuesday, December 20 th, from 5-6:15 p.m. All youth of the parish are invited to sing with the Youth Choir. The Youth Choir will practice on Thursday, December 22 nd, starting at 11am All practices will be in the Church. For more information, please contact Karen Otto at 553-3178 or karenannotto@hotmail.com. CHRISTMAS MUSIC Please Consider Joining the Choir for Christmas! We will practicing on December 14 th & December 21 st for the Christmas Eve 11 pm Mass and a Lessons and Carols program prior to Mass. Practices will be from 7-8:30 pm in the Church. You only have to commit to attending two practices. We are looking for additional singers and hope you will consider this opportunity to make beautiful music that will help you be filled with the spirit of Christmas. For more information you can contact Karen Otto at 904-553-3178 or karenannotto@hotmail.com.
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 child-bearing 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 program will be January 15 th -17 th at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 20 th in Jacksonville. For more information about the diocesan requirements or to register for any of the diocesan programs, please visit www.dcfl.org or call (904) 551-2619. BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL All 7 th and 8 th grade students and their parents are invited to attend an informational open house at Bishop Kenny High School on Sunday, January 8 th. Come visit BK s beautiful campus, meet administrators, and learn about spiritual, academic, athletic, and extra-curricular programs offered at the school. Families of children currently enrolled in Catholic Schools will receive invitations with the designated time for their school the week of December 26 th. Families of students not enrolled in Catholic Schools are welcome to join us at either the 12:30 or 2:30 session. Pray For Vocations Third Sunday of Advent Lasting joy is a hallmark of a Christian. Where can you bring joy this week? Find your strength in God s promise. (Isaiah 35:16, 10). If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Father David Ruchinski at (904) 262-3200 ext. 101, or email vocations@dosafl.com. Enchanted Christmas Village The Enchanted Christmas Village (from November 25 th December 31 st ) is a magical experience that will provide support to local charities, including Catholic Charities. Experience our live nativity scene or shop for Christmas at our international market place and craft barn where unique items, including religious crafts and gifts will be available. Drink a cocktail for a good cause, served by Catholic Charities volunteers and a percentage of every drink purchased will go to Catholic Charities. www.jacksonvillechristmas.com for information. To purchase tickets, visit JacksonvilleChristmas.com or call (888) 486-6413. Use promo code CATHOLIC and 10% will go to Catholic Charities. To volunteer as a bartender or bar back, contact Charlene Akers at cakers@ccbjax.org or BULLETIN DEADLINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Because of the holiday deadlines set by the publishing company, articles for the bulletin should be into the Parish Office by the following dates:! December 25 th bulletin due by noon on December 19 th January 1 st bulletin due by noon on December 19 th January 8 th bulletin due by noon on December 20 th
Monday, December 12 th, 8:00 am In memory of Lester Skaff requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Tuesday, December 13 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Amanda Marie Harpin requested by Jack and Helen Garrity. Wednesday, December 14 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Yolanda Yatco requested by the Yatco Family. Thursday, December 15 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Joyce Beresch requested by the Sacred Heart Ministry of Consolation. Friday, December 16 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Alan Vogt requested by the Sacred Heart Ministry of Consolation. Saturday, December 17 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Carlos Mercado requested by his Parents. Sunday, December 18 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Jim Bazley requested by Mary Jacoboski. Sunday, December 18 th, 10:30 am - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, December 18 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Dr. Deborah Coletti-Blakely requested by her mother, Anne. TODAY S READINGS First Reading The barren deserts will rejoice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11). 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. 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 Lois Battisti, Amanda Castelli, Jeanne Gallina, Guy Gallina, Judy Henderson, Alexis Lato and Family, Karen McCallan, Tabitha Perry, Molly Polone, Donna Ramos, Keith Willis, Dang Andux, Brenda Chester, Frances Harshaw, Hugh James, Mary Alice Marley, Jean Phelps, Marshella Ramos, Jeff Beattie, the Belfanti Family, Donna Guzinski, Corey Jordan, Brandon Kellogg, Levi Shepherd, Dragan Snyder, Kayla Snyder, Vivian McGowan, Ligaya Velasco, 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 284-3811 or email arlenemanalo34@gmail.com www.facebook.com/shsullivanhall READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 PARISH WEBSITE AND CALENDAR Be in the know check out our website and parish calendar at www.sacredheartgcs.com. Contact Leigh Clark at 529-7366 or email triplechorses@hotmail.com if you want your meeting or event on the calendar. THANK YOU to all who are using the container in the parking lot to recycle aluminum cans. The profit is used by our Outreach Ministry to help others. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!