SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH The Diocese of Charleston 206 North Main Street, P. O. Box 812, Abbeville, SC 29620 Church Most Rev. Robert E. Gulielmone, Bishop of Charleston Pastor-Reverend Robert Sayer Pastor office Phone: 864-852-3149 E-mail: pastorsacredheartabbeville@yahoo.com Emergency only Phone 843-957-2198 Church Address: 206 North Main Street, P.O. Box 812, Abbeville, S.C. 29620 Phone: 864-366-5150 Office Manager: Jeff Bolte Email: sacredheart@wctel.net Web site: http://sacredheartabbeville.com Parish Office Hours: Sun. after Mass and by appointment Mass Schedule: Tuesday 6 pm, Thursday 6 pm Sunday: 8:30 am Confession: Tuesday & Thursday after Mass, Sunday 7:30-8:00 am, and by appointment. First Friday Mass 6 pm Good Shepherd Mass Schedules: Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 am Saturday: 5:00 pm, Confession: 3:30-4:30 and by appointment. Sunday: 11:00 am Baptism: Please call the Pastor for an appointment. Marriage Preparation: Call the parish office at least six months prior to the wedding to schedule an appointment with the Priest. Pastoral Care: Holy Communion may be received at home, in a nursing home or in the hospital. If you find yourself unable to attend Mass and want to receive Communion, either you or an immediate family member may call the office to make the necessary arrangements. Anointing of the Sick: Anyone in danger of death from a serious illness, an emergency situation or from advanced age ought to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. If you know, in advance, that you will be entering the hospital for a procedure, it is preferred that you receive the Anointing prior to entering the hospital. To arrange the reception of the Sacrament, please call Fr. Bob s Emergency phone number. Prayer Garden MISSION STATEMENT In the spirit of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we are called to holiness to celebrate and proclaim the love of Jesus through Word and Sacrament. Through the spiritual growth of our youth and our service to others, we strive to create a legacy of faith with a special love for the Eucharist, Mary our Mother, our Parish Family and the entire Community. Pentecost Sunday June 4, 2017 Peace be with you. as the Father has sent me, so i send you.
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading.Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 Response...Psalm 104:1,24,29-30,31,34 Second Reading...1 Corinthians 12:3b-7,12-13 Gospel.... John 20:19-23 PRAY FOR OUR SICK & HOME-BOUND: Thales Mims, Carolyn Smith, Wilma Moore, Arla Melhorn, Harriet Waters, Alfred Claudell, Ken Reece, Jeff Bolte, George & Karen Bell, and those intentions written in our Community Book of Prayer. Names will remain on the list for one month if more time is needed please renew your request Sunday, June 4, 8:30 AM Mass is offered in memory of Ken Miller, requested by Adrienne Padner Tuesday June 6, 6PM Missa Pro Populo, Mass for the people Thursday June 8, 6PM No intention has yet been requested Sunday, June 11, 8:30 AM Mass is offered in memory of Jennifer Tessier, requested by Pat Karls Tuesday, June 13, 6 PM Mass is offered in memory of Nestor Rodillo, requested by Gene & Heidi Rodillo Thursday, June 15, 6 PM Mass is offered in memory of Dale Pierce, requested by Geri & Mike Regan PASTORAL CARE VISITS Because of the Right to Privacy Laws, Sacred Heart is not notified of parishioners who are hospitalized, homebound, or have entered a health care facility. We must hear from you or a family member if you would like to be visited by someone. Upcoming Diocesan Collections Seminary June 11 Peter s Pence(Holy Father) June 25 "In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other." Ecclesiastes 7:14a June 4 Usher/Greeter- Tom Frosceno Lector Keith Plowden E.M. Gary Buffaloe June 11 Usher/Greeter- Karen Sherwood Lector Adrienne Padner E.M. Mike Regan If you are unable to fulfill your commitment, please arrange for a replacement and let the office know Altar Servers: Jorge & Geronimo Ortega Diaz Sacred Heart and the Diocese of Charleston are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Father Sayer, the Diocesan Office of Child Protection Services at 843-853-2130 ext. 206 or the Victims Assistance Minster at 800-921-8122. In accordance with Diocesan mandates the following documents are available in the office: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Brochure (English & Spanish), How to Report Allegations of Sexual Abuse flyer, and Sexual Misconduct or Abuse Report Form. INFINANCIALS Sunday Collection May 28 $ 633. Registered Families 50
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY MEMBERS Case Richmond Sam Ware David Whitener Conner Grant Jon Ramsey Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen. God Bless America, In God We Trust The Trinity Episcopal congregation will be holding their 11:00AM service here in our church each Sunday until their remodeling is completed, please tidy up the pews before you leave Counters: JUNE Gene & Kathy Mayer JULY Rose Holley/Betty Reece Church Cleaning: JUNE The Armstrongs MAY Kay Rodgers SACRED HEART PARISH PICNIC Date Friday June 23 rd from 4PM to 8PM the buffet will be ready by 5:30PM. We will have games, a corn hole tournament and conclude the evening with Bingo beginning at 6:30PM Because we are having the event catered, we need to get a handle on how many will be dining, please sign up on the sheet in the vestibule by June 15, if you forget to sign up then call Jeff in the office and leave a message with the number attending There is no cost to anyone; the Parish is covering the expense. We would like this event to be 100% participation so please make the effort The menu will be Chicken, Ham, Rice & Gravy, Mac & Cheese, Potato salad, Green Beans, Rolls, Banana Pudding & a Strawberry dessert
Sacred Heart Choir If you enjoy music and have a good singing voice, WE want YOU! We have openings in all four sections: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. Practice is held on Sundays immediately after Mass. No previous choir experience required. Contact Jim Giles at church or Jeff in office at 864-366-5150 We are the Green Bean Church for the U.C.M.A.C. food pantry Please leave your contributions in the basket in the vestibule Diocese of Charleston Bicentennial In 2020, the Diocese of Charleston will mark its Bicentennial. We have a remarkable history and future full of possibilities to celebrate! In preparation, Bishop Guglielmone is inviting input from people throughout the diocese through a brief survey. It will help to frame an understanding of what is most valued, areas of concern, and the hopes and expectations of our diocesan family as we move forward. The English survey link is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/charleston MAP The Spanish survey link is https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/encuestacharl eston Please complete by June 25th. We need a volunteer church cleaner for the month of August, please use the sign-up sheet in the vestibule Thank you! New Fire Station The plan to build a new Firehouse on the lot just south of the church has been resurrected, Fire Chief Neal Dickerson, will speak to our parishioners in church after Mass on Sunday June 25 th, to explain the proposal and answer your questions The Catholic Miscellany is our biweekly Diocese newspaper. It is a very informative, faith instructive tool, and lets you know what s happening around catholic South Carolina. There was an envelope in your box for the Miscellany the cost is $17.50 per year, mailed right to your home. If for some reason you do not want to receive the paper please let Jeff know as the parish pays the difference. Volunteers needed Please share your time and talent, Ushers, Lectors and EM s are always needed, if you would like to share the load, please contact Jeff The Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, 2017, a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power: St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome.
MORE MEMORIAL DAY Remember the reason Unborn Baby Development: Sixth Month I gained another pound and my hand coordination has increased. The eyes are now open though the baby is still in darkness in the womb. Little deposits of fat, which retain heat, begin to form. Worldwide Marriage Encounter And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Let the Holy Spirit infuse your marriage with increased trust and intimacy by participating in a WorldWide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next weekends are: Jul 7-9, 2017 in Greenville, SC and Oct 13-15, 2017 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: https://scmarriagematters.org or contact us at applications@scmarriagematters.org or 803-810-9602.
ACLU has filed a suit to end prayer from the military completely. They're making Great progress.. The Navy Chaplains can no longer mention Jesus' name in Prayer thanks to the ACLU and others. Dear Lord Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them & their families for the selfless acts they Perform for us in our time of need. In Jesus Name, Amen
God Bless America, In God We Trust
ST. JOAN OF ARC St. Joan of Arc (1412-1431) was born in Domremy, France to peasant farmers during the Hundred Years War between France and England. She was a pious child, and from age 13 she received visions of saints, most notably St. Michael the Archangel, St. Margaret of Antioch, and St. Catherine of Alexandria, who became her special patrons. Through these visions, voices, and other interior promptings, Joan understood that she was to help the King of France regain his throne. After overcoming her own reluctance, and that of the military and ecclesiastical authorities, she heroically led the French army in battle. With her leadership they recaptured Orleans and Troyes, which allowed Charles VII to be restored to the throne of France. All the while she wore the dress of a soldier to protect her virtue and modesty. The following year she was captured by the English, imprisoned, and placed on trial under accusation of heresy and witchcraft. She was treated unjustly and illegally during her captivity, and her trial became a circus. Under political pressure she was condemned and burned alive at the stake, even though she proved herself to be blameless and fearless in character and faith. As she burned she kept her eyes on a crucifix and repeatedly called on the name of Jesus. A second Church trial twentyfive years later nullified the earlier verdict and found her innocent of all charges, paving the way for her veneration as a saint. St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of captives, rape victims, soldiers, and France. Her feast day is May 30th.