Father Dave R. Ireland, STD Pastor Father Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div Senior Parochial Vicar Fr. Hubert Stambuli In residence Deacon David N. Chordas SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 17, 2016 Permanent Deacon MISSION STATEMENT Through our Roman Catholic Faith, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is committed to welcoming, engaging, and serving a diverse population in the Heights and Hillcrest areas. Established in 2010, through a merger of St. Margaret Mary and St. Gregory the Great Parishes, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish is a vibrant center of Catholic worship, education, Faith formation, service, evangelization, and community life. Through these apostolates, we seek to enable our members to establish and nurture a relationship with Jesus Christ and carry forth His mission in the World. 1545 S. Green Rd. Phone: 216.382.7601 S. Euclid, OH 44121 FAX: 216.382.4992 e-mail: office@sacredheartofjesusparish.org website: www.sacredheartofjesusparish.org
PAGE 2 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday Office is CLOSED Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bulletin Deadline: the Pastor s Desk My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, God bless our children who made their First Penance on Saturday. May they continue to grow in holiness and in their love of Jesus. Congratulations, also, to the boys and girls who entered the Respect Life Essay Contest. The names of the winners can be found on page 6 of today s bulletin. Thank you for your prayers and kind comments following the recent announcement of the merger of Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy and Saint Clare School into Corpus Christi Academy. Please see the insert in today s bulletin called Corpus Christi Chatter for further updates. Also, please continue to keep this intention in your prayer. One question that came up was: Will there still be a Gala? The answer is ABSOLUTLY. We want to celebrate the 90 years of Catholic Education that we have already completed and continue the mission of educating our young people into the future. Your participation helps to make this a reality. And another question: Where are the recycle bins? Sadly, because the cost to repair the parking lot where the bins were located (I am sure you ve noticed the huge ruts) was not offset by the money generated by this recycling project, the Finance Council concluded it would be best to have the bins removed from our property. Thank you for your support of this project and for your understanding of our decision. Please consider taking your paper to the bins at St. Clare s or to Notre Dame College (behind the former Regina High School). May God s blessings be yours this week. Father Ireland Friday, 5:00 p.m. New Parishioners Registration after 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. Funerals: Call the Parish Office to arrange date and time. 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: Mark Langley (216.215.4382) THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Offerings: 1/10/2016 ~ $10,432.25 1/11/2015 ~ $11,553.99 12-wk Avg. $10,942.00 12-wk Avg. $12,274.00 Direct deposit for the month of December ~ $2,505.00 Father Ireland The following were written by the children who used their envelopes this week (13 envelopes were received from the children of the Academy & PSR). These good deeds for God statements are duplicated here as the children wrote them: We are happy to see that more of our parishioners are taking advantage of direct deposit for their offertory giving. They tell us they wish they had arranged for automatic withdrawl years ago as it eliminates that lastminute rush to find the envelope, the checkbook, or the wallet to count out the cash before rushing out for Mass. If you would like to know the details of automatic giving, please call our bookkeeper, Eileen Gerome, at 216.382.7601, for details. She is in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. Holding the door for my schoolmates Trying to cheer people up when we heard bad news Cleaning the house for my mom Taking the garbage out for my mom Thank you, children, for sharing these with us. God Bless you!! Father Ireland 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. 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: www.sacredheartofjesusacademy.org Principal: Mr. William DiBacco PSR Religious Education Classes Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. For Information about the program call the Parish Office (216.382.7601) Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union 1499 Dean Drive, South Euclid, OH 44121 216.691.0242, FAX 216.691.0435 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Parish Pastoral Council Please direct your questions or suggestions for the Council to: parishcouncil@sacredheartofjesusparish.org
JANUARY 17, 2016 PAGE 3 SUNDAY SATURDAY: 4 P.M. VIGIL MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAY: 8, 10, 11:30 A.M. & 5 P.M. WEEKDAY MONDAY FRIDAY: 6:45 A.M. & 12:10 P.M. FRIDAYS (DURING SCHOOL YEAR ONLY) THERE IS A MASS AT 8:45 A.M. SATURDAY: 6:45 A.M. FIRST SATURDAY (MONTHLY): 8 A.M. MASS (IN EXTRAORDINARY FORM) FOLLOWED BY ROSARY, DEVOTIONS AND CONFERENCE FOR THE SOCIETY OF THE SACRED HEART HOLY DAY CONSULT BULLETIN CONFESSIONS SATURDAY: 2:30-3:30 P.M. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT Respect Life 1/22/16 7 o clock Mass for unborn Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. (Jeremiah 1:15) Multiple events take place during Janury to commemorate the tragic decision of the Supreme Court on January 22, 1973, which legalized abortion throughout the land. 58 million American babies have lost their lives to abortion since that time. In our community many organizations, including Womankind, Birthright, and Maggie s Place, have reached out to help pregnant women and their families who arae I emotional, financial and medical need. On Friday, January 22, an evening Mass at 7 o clock at St Gregory the Great Church will be offered, praying for the end to abortion and encouraging us to help both the mother and the child. We hope you will be ableto join us. Pre-Baptism Class If you are expecting your first child, or if you have already welcomed a first child into your family, we invite you to attend our next Diocesan-required Pre-Baptism on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at 1 o clock. Please gather in Mary s Room in the back of Church shortly before the start time. Registration is required. Please call the Parish Office (216.382.7601) by Wednesday, January 20, 2016, to register. Thank you. News about the next season of Reaffirming the Faith (RTF) will be coming SOOOOOOON! We know right now that the sessions will be offered at 10 o clock on Thursday mornings and will continue to be open and free to the parish and any family, neighbors or friends of our parishioners. The gathering space will continue to be Mary s Room (off the vestibule of the Church). We encourage you to keep an eye on the bulletin in the coming weeks and not miss out on the start-up of our new adult inquiry classes meant to help you grow deeper in the knowledge of your Faith. JOIN EWTN FOR PRO-LIFE EVENTS! DON T MISS EWTN S COMPLETE COVERAGE OF PRO-LIFE EVENTS FROM COAST TO COAST: Watch EWTN s LIVE coverage of the largest pro-life events of the year from Washington, DC to California! Tune in for the marches, rallies and exclusive interviews with key pro-life speakers and pilgrims from around the country. Visit www.ewtn.com for more information or go to http://www.ewtn.com/multimedia/ to watch coverage live online! Exerpts from a letter from John Litten, Executive Director of Diocesan Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul Dear Parishioners, You have helped continue a warm tradition with your gift of $1,406.00 to our 29th Annual Blanket Sunday Collection...Your donation will help families, children, the elderly and the homeless stay warm during these colder months...your heartfelt gift will enable the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to provide essential seasonal items to low income individuals and families unable to afford succ necessities...we will continue to remember you and your loved ones in our thoughts and prayers...
PAGE 4 THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LITURGICAL & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MASS INTENTIONS Monday, January 18 Weekday 6:45 a.m. Grace Arth 12:10 p.m. Margaret Langley Tuesday, January 19 Weekday 6:45 a.m. Rose Mateosky (L) 12:10 p.m. Kathleen McManus Wednesday, January 20 Weekday Optional: St. Fabian, Pope/Martyr and St. Sebastian, Martyr 6:45 a.m. Fr. George Chernow 12:10 p.m. Therese Byrne Thursday, January 21 St. Agnes, Virgin/Martyr 6:45 a.m. The Bledsoe & Rini Families 12:10 p.m. Fred Vairetta (Anniversary) Friday, January 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn 6:45 a.m. Poor Souls in Purgatory 8:45 a.m. Celebrant s Intention 12:10 p.m. Vincent DePalma 7:00 p.m. Mass for the Unborn Saturday, January 23 Weekday Optional: St. Vincent, Deacon/Martyr/St. Marianne Cope, Virgin 6:45 a.m. Robert Hamrich 4:00 p.m. Anthony (Whitey) Sassano Sunday, January 24 The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Albert Dybicz 10:00 a.m. Tom Black (Anniversary) 11:30 a.m. Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus 5:00 p.m. Angelo R. DeVito (Anniversary) SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 27, 2016 Men s Retreat sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the parish Evangelization Committee Saturday, February 27 Knights Hall 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will conclude with 4 p.m. Mass $20 pre- registration fee (includes lunch) $25 the morning of the event Reservations will be accepted by calling Deacon Dave Chordas (216.382.7601, x25) John Ditto (216.333.7856) LITURGICAL MINISTERS ~ WEEKEND OF JANUARY 23 & 24 Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Servers: G. Smith, C. Fox Lector: M. Guzan A. Onutz, S. Wolf, S. Gatchel Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Servers: Adult Servers Lector: L. Jelinek M. Weldon, K. Winters, P. O Neill Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Servers: J, & R. DiNovo Lector: B. Mapel B.J. Kennedy, E. DiNovo, J. Verni Sunday: 11:30 a.m. Servers: B. Best, N. Iacobucci Lector: B. Poelking L. Poelking, P. Urbon, M. Capichioni Sunday: 5:00 p.m. Servers: C. Bauman, A.J. Mullins Lector: H. Gutter V. Ausperk, C. Cullen, A. Mullins Sanctuary Group #4 Helen Gervinski BIBLE STUDY... Our group continues to meet on Monday mornings in Mary s Room at 10 o clock. We are always ready to receive new members who are seeking an opportunity to share the Word of God with fellow parishioners. Please stop by any Monday morning. We ll be happy to see you. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mk 2:18-22 Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Ps 89:20-22, 27-28/Mk 2:23-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Ps 144:1-2, 9-10/Mk 3:1-6 Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Ps 56:2-3, 9-13/Mk 3:7-12 Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11/Mk 3:13-19 Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Ps 80:2-3, 5-7/Mk 3:20-21 Next Sunday: Neh 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10/Ps 19:8-10, 15/1 Cor 12:12-30 Lk 1:1-4; 4:14-21
JANUARY 17, 2016 PAGE 5 PRAYER APOSTOLATES PRAY FOR PRIESTS & SEMINARIANS... Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Bishop Roger W. Gries, OSB Abbé Weaver Rev. John Bryk Rev. Maurice D Souza,CSA Michael Petkosek, St. Mary Rev. Edward Lajack Rev. Isidore Munishi, AJ Brian Petro, St. Mary Rev. David Baugh Rev. Terrence Grachanin Cameron Popik, St. Mary Rev. Mark DiNardo/ V. Rev. Michael Contardi OdeM Jesus Ramirez-Moreno, St. Mary Rev. Patrick Spicer/Rev. Timothy Daw Joseph Robinson, St. Mary Rev. Kevin Estabrook Rev. Lawrence Bayer Daniel Samide, St. Mary Marian Movement of Priests This Apostolate meets every Thursday evening at 7 o clock in the Chapel to pray for vocations to the priesthood and for those who are already ordained and ministering among God s people. You are most welcome to join them any Thursday. Community Recitation of the Rosary Rosary for Peace: 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays ~ Church Family Rosary: 7 p.m. monthly on first Tuesday ~ Church led by members of the Knights of Columbus. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Among your listing of resolves for this New Year of 2016, did you remember to include yourself? Have you considered spending some time in quiet with the Lord? It s as easy as making a commitment to come to the Adoration Chapel one day a week to pray ~ and to be with the Lord. If you would like to become a Perpetual Adorer, please call Kay Sutula at 216.849.1871 and leave your name and phone number. She will be happy to return your call and discuss with you the opportunities you have to select a day and time most convenient for you. Jesus is waiting for you to pay Him a visit. THE HOLY FATHER S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY... General: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Mission: That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions. REMEMBER THE SICK, THE CHRONICALLY ILL,THE HOSPITALIZED &THE HOMEBOUND We pray for Maddie Cox, Anthony Russo and Gia Worsdall May God grant them healing in mind and body, and strength to endure their suffering. We pray also for our elderly and homebound parishioners, especially: Dominic & Therese Caporale, Santina DelBalso, Luisa Gaudio, Helen Gervinski, Aida Kinczel, William & Carole Schaefer and Clara Stanko. Please submit your prayer requests to the office by 5 p.m. on Fridays Please pray for Giovanni Luciano and Earl Stovall who will be baptized and receive Holy Communion and Confirmation, and Steven Simske who will receive his First Holy Communion and be Confirmed at the Easter Vigil. Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Robert Laws. May God grant His comfort to family and friends who now mourn his death. ENTHRONEMENT OF THE SACRED HEART... If your family would like an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus enthroned in your home, please call Father Ireland at the Parish Office (216.382.7601) to arrange for him to come to your home and lead this beautiful devotion. Let us Love with the Heart of Christ
PAGE 6 RECAP: 2015 Giving Tree Project Notes of gratitude received from: LeJean Ray, Director, Fatima Family Center...I am writing to express gratitude for your recent support of our Toyland/Joyland Program. (This year) we served 148 families with a total of 388 children. Your continued dedication and commitment to our families is truly a blessing and a wonderful example of Christ s call to love our neighbors. You have been a wonderful gift to us for years and we do not take that for granted...please know that we count you as a gift to us and the parents we served...and as always your community has demonstrated the Christ in Christmas. May God continue to bless you and your generous spirit....and from Birthright: Thanks so much...you are so generous. Our moms are so in need of all the (gifts) you donated. Thanks for making the lives of our moms a little easier. God Bless the parish for their generosity. ~ 2nd Annual Spring Gala ~ Landerhaven Friday April, 15, 2016 (Save the Date) January 22 January 23 January 24 January 31 UPCOMING PARISH HAPPENINGS 7 p.m. Mass for the Unborn 7:30 a.m. Catholic Men s Fellowship Breakfast Meeting in Mary s Room 1:00-2:30 p.m. Academy parents and students vist Corpus Christi Academy for Meet & Greet with pastors and faculty members of Sacred Heart of Jesus & St. Clare 10-11:30 Open House for Catholic Schools Week followed by Mass. 2002 Ford F-150, extended cab 72,470 actual miles (Had 66,243 miles whenit was purchased.) fair condition $3,800 or best offer If you are interested in looking at, driving and/or making an offer on this vehicle, please call the Business Manager, Tony Flowers at 216.382.7601. The truck was purchased from a private owner in 2010 and has received light usage since then, driven exclusively by parish maintenance personnel on parish property. THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ACADEMY NEWS... Throughout our lives, each of us is faced with a series of great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. During those challenging times, let us draw wisdom from these words of Scripture: I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. Titus 3:8 School Merger News: Yes, many of you may know by now that our school, Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy, will merge with St. Clare School in the Fall and become Corpus Christi Academy. The new school will be located at the St. Clare campus in Lyndhurst. Our goal and hope is that our Sacred Heart of Jesus students will join their peers at the new school. There will be an Open House at Corpus Christi Academy, 5659 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, for current students and their families on Sunday, January 24, from 1-2:30 p.m. I ask you to continue to pray for all of us in this endeavor. Catholic Schools Week. We will have our Open House on Sunday, January 31, from 10-11:30 a.m. Immediately following the Open House all families are asked to gather gether at Church and celebrate the Holy Eucharist as a community at the 11:30 Mass. Peace Be With You, William DiBacco RESPECT LIFE ESSAY WINNERS... Sacred Heart of Jesus Academy and PSR students in grades 6, 7 and 8 recently participated in the annual Respect Life Essay contest. Congratulations to these winners: 1st Place Ashton Everette, Grade 6 Julia Monaco, Grade 7 Luke Karboski, Grade 8 Michael Egan, PSR 2nd Place Maeve Vasko, Grade 6 Dominic Clementi, Grade 7 Katie Mullins, Grade 8 3rd Place Matthew Clifford, Grade 6 Myles Byrd, Grade 7 Alex Fleming, Grade 8 Honorable Mention Grade 6: Raphael Adams, Jr Grace Smiley Desiree Smith Peter Sterkel Grace Yarborough Grade 7: Stephen Loya Veronical Mekhel Grade 8: Hailey Burford Marissa Farinacci Connor Krebs Winners received cash awards and a framed copy of their essays. First place winners will have their names engraved on the plaque displayed in the school. Honorable mention certificates were given. All essays were entered into the LifeWorks Ohio contest.