Main Church 7190 Highway 17 South Fleming Island FL 32003 Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH Green Cove Springs 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 RCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene Manalo Youth Director: Janice Schubert RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Tel 284-9983 Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5) Sandra Curtis (6-12) MUSIC MINISTRY Karen Otto, 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. (Green Cove Springs 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.sacredheartcatholicchurch.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.
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 2017 The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. Luke 1:35 STEWARDSHIP In the first reading, God promises King David that his house and his kingdom will endure forever. It is through Mary s Yes - I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me as you say. - that the promise finds fulfillment. Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ December 10 th Sacrificial Giving: $ 9,925.38 Building Fund: $ 5,515.00 Not in envelopes: $ 3,513.83 Children s Sharing Treasure: $ 23.00 GOD S PROMISE The lengthy passage from Samuel is a wonderful exposition of God s promise to the house of David: that his throne would forever be gloriously occupied by his descendants. Hidden in the mystery of the prophecy is the promise of the Savior, the Messiah, Son of God and Son of David. The prophet Nathan, speaking in God s name, poetically turns around David s plan to build a house for God, and announces God s plan to build a house, that is, a dynasty for David. From this house of David will come the Messiah, the Christ, not in kingly splendor as David ruled, but as a humble man, destined to rule forever and over all. When God gives a gift, it s amazing what we are given so different from what we ever could have imagined. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Christmas Eve Scripture and Songs Please join the Choir for our annual Scripture and Songs Event prior to the 11 pm Mass on Christmas Eve. The program will begin at 10:20 pm. This program will prayerfully and joyfully start off your Christmas Season. May the wonder and peace of Christmas be yours all through the year. The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, December 25 th, and Tuesday, December 26 th, for the Christmas holiday. From Fr. Mike and the Staff of Sacred Heart Parish
Education News... Youth Ministry Corner Christmas Break Sunday, December 17 th to Wednesday January 3 rd. Classes resume on Sunday, January 7 th. Christmas Break Wednesday, December 20 th through Wednesday January 3 rd. LIFE NIGHT resumes on Wednesday, January 10 th. See you then! Merry Christmas! NO SHEEP this week. DID YOU KNOW? The angels announced the birth of Jesus the Messiah, the promised one of Israel. To you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, who is Christ Jesus. (Lk 2:11) His works and words identify him as the Holy One of God. (CCC ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, December 28 th, at 10:00 am in Bldg. C. It is held every other Wednesday. All are welcome! 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every parishioner. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.
In Our Parish... PARISHIONER SENIOR POTLUCK LUNCH The Senior Luncheon is open to all Seniors of Sacred Heart Catholic Church to encourage fellowship and camaraderie among registered parishioners while enjoying a lunch. Please join us on Wednesday, January 17 th, at 11:30am in Sullivan Hall for Potluck and Bingo Please bring a dish to share. RSVP to the Parish Office at 284-3811 by Friday, May 12 th. Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive its King; Let ev ry heart prepare Him room. And heav n and nature sing. Joy to the earth the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ. While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy! Merry Christmas from your Outreach Volunteers! CHRISTMAS MASSES SUNDAY LITURGY SATURDAY, December 23 rd 5:30 pm Mass SUNDAY, December 24 th 8:00 am Mass 10:30 am Mass CHRISTMAS EVE, Sunday, 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 Church CHRISTMAS EVE, Sunday, December 24 th 5:00 pm (in English) 8:00 pm (en Español) NEW YEAR S MASSES Sunday, December 31 st 5:30 pm Vigil Mass Monday, January 1 st 9:00 am 5:00 pm in Green Cove Springs (en Español) CHRISTMAS DAY, Monday, December 25 th 10:00 am
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 19 th -21 st at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 10 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. Pray For Vocations Fourth Sunday of Advent Mary was called to be open to the extraordinary. What do you need to say, let it be in response to God s call to you? Trust that the Lord is with you and will guide you always (Luke 1:26-38). If you have a question about a vocation to the priesthood or religious life, contact Father David Ruchinski, Vocation Director at (904) 262-3200, ext. 101 or email vocations@dosafl.com. Are You at Least 70 ½ Years Old? If so, you re in luck! CHARITY ART AUCTION Saturday, January 20 th, 2018 12:00 pm TO 5:00 pm ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH The Knights of Columbus are asking for donations of art work by local adult and high school artists to be sold. Proceeds from the Auction will be donated to Catholic Relief Services to construct water and sanitation systems for some of God s poorest of poor people. Don t miss this event! Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. Contact St. Joseph s Knights of Columbus for more information. BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks may have earlier deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be emailed to bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Who is most likely to benefit from an IRA charitable gift? Individuals 70 ½ and older who are required to take IRA distributions and do not need the taxable income from that source. Regulations apply. Did you know you can use your IRA RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) to make a gift to your parish, Catholic school, favorite Catholic Ministry or the Diocese? Gifts must be from your regular IRA, not from Roth IRAs or retirement plans. Distributions must be made from your IRA custodian account directly to a qualified nonprofit. All diocesan parishes, schools and ministries qualify. You may make a cash gift or specify it remain in the parish, school or ministry s permanent endowment with the Catholic Foundation. For more information Contact Cliff Evans at DOSA Catholic Foundation at: cevans@dosafl.com or call (904) 262-3200 ext. 139 or visit our website at: http:// www.dosafl.com/catholic foundation Remember your church, school or favorite ministry in your will or trust!
Christmas Day - Monday, December 25 th 10:00 am For Eileen and Ryan Moson requested by Bill and Petra Parry. Tuesday, December 26 th - No Mass today Wednesday, December 27 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Ann Carlson requested by Anne and Dennis Witt. Thursday, December 28 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Richard Hoffman requested by his wife, Katie. Friday, December 29 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Fermin Orara requested by Tony and Dottie Ciotta. Saturday, December 30 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Gregory Wentz and James Dugan requested by Pat Kander. Sunday, December 31 st, 8:00 am - In memory of Jeff Pedigo requested by his parents. Sunday, December 31 st, 10:30 am - In memory of Edward Pachla requested by Paul and Criss Zauner. Sunday, December 31 st, 5:30 pm - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. TODAY S READINGS First Reading I will fix a place for my people. I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). Psalm For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 89). Second Reading To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27). Gospel Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word (Luke 1:26-38). 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. SULLIVAN HALL All events held at Sullivan Hall are scheduled through Sullivan Hall director, Arlene Manalo. For prices, availability and more information, call Arlene at 284-3811 or email sullivanhall@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org www.facebook.com/shsullivanhall 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 Susan Jachimiec, Pat Chestnut-Sarpy, Karen McCallan, Richard and Reba Pedigo, Donna Ramos, Carly Stoffa, Angie Betts, Brian Dickmann, Fr. Alex Ducci, Bob Kane, Rose Bergin, Michael Cassidy, Pat Cook, Joanne Gillease, Donna Guzinski, Virginia McCauley, Stephanie Palta, Levi Shepherd, Casey Spillane, Mary Stafford, Charley Strayer, John Anderson, Jane Angerer, Nancy and Bill Bartell, Judith Gall, Florence Grass, Mark Hathaway, Kenny Mackeart, Janet Palmer, Hilary Silva, John Steinberg, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128: 1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]