CHURCH OF THE SACRED HEART September 16, 2018 Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday, September 15: 5:00 Margaret O Connor Sunday, September 16: 7:00 Emilio & Madeline Stella 9:00 John Clark 11:00 Frank Burns 1:00 Peter J. Saldi 5:00 Mary Tighe Monday, September 17: 7:00 Bob Morris 9:00 Nilda Mylniec Tuesday, September 18: 7:00 Sr. Therese Mary O Carm 9:00 Arlene Cunningham Wednesday, September 19: 7:00 People of the Parish 9:00 Corinne A. O Brien Thursday, September 20: 7:00 Joseph Yannantuono 9:00 Nancy McVey Friday, September 21: 7:00 Michael Hyland 9:00 Jesus Cruz Saturday, September 22: 9:00 Joseph J. Trembone Jr. (13th Anniversary) 5:00 Brendan Hoey Sunday, September 23: 7:00 James J. Maine 9:00 Sue Amore (14th Anniversary) 11:00 People of the Parish 1:00 Chen Yin Lian 5:00 Virginia McLaren Saturday, September 22: 5:00: Bill Jones Theresa Hudik Sunday, September 23: 7:00 Joan Prenty 9:00 Sister Iraida Maryanne Gambardella 11:00 Ken Wisniewski Patricia Jezycki 1:00 Stephen Brown Dorothy Tarafa 5:00 Fred Maley Efrain Ortiz Lois Mazzitelli, Meghan Clark, Alberto Meranda, Anna Parente, James Parente, Mary Kenny, John C. Marino, Cpl Justin Campbell, Sheila Jones, Frank Silvestri, Barbara Walsh, Christian Pepo, Jean Forte, Kathryn Capofari, Anthony Umana, Barbara Rotondo, Mark Herman, Frances Bocignone, Crystal Helewa, Daniel Juliano, Lizabeth Walsh, Michael DiCostanzo, Barbara Lord, Linda Powers, Dana DiPietro, Joseph Detz Sr., James Carney, Danny Fortunato, Stacey Tierno, Douglas Carnegie, Joseph Brancato, John O Dowd Sr., Joseph DeMeo, Nicholas McAlee Collections: September 9th...... $9,488.00 Mission Appeal...... $2,428.00 Wedding Banns I Christopher John Guerra & Christina Marie DiRienzo I Philip Joseph Guastavino & Katie Margaret Dowd
NOTE FROM THE PASTOR Dear Parishioners, Recently Kate Madore wrote to a priest. ( A Letter to a Priest: It s an Omission That I Never Told You, Aleiteia.org, 10 September 2018.) She wanted to let him know that he had changed her life. She said: Five years back, you were in our town, filling in at the local college chapel for our regular pastor. I was the musician for Saturday night Mass. For the two or six or 12 Catholics in a small private school... That particular night, what little twilight we had vanished as I approached the stone chapel. I remember staring at the stars with a viciousness that startled me. NOTHING. There was nothing, no-one, there. As for me? Nothing more than an impressive cluster of talking cells. And if-if-if God was real He could not possibly love me in the way He claimed to. The physical reality of the billions of people on earth, the billions before and yet to come, bumped against my doubt with deadening certainty. It was acutely impossible for One being to intimately love so many. What a fool I d been. My thoughts were bitter and brief. How can love that great be given to more than one? Then, she entered the chapel and began to play the music for the Mass. She was so distracted by this attack of atheism that she failed to get in line to receive Holy Communion. She kept playing and singing without paying attention to the flow of the Mass. She wrote: I d lost track of Father he was not at the head of the line, nor cleansing the vessels, nor back in his chair. Shoot. I d messed up. I looked to the left. And there you were, Father N, humbly and quietly waiting I don t even know how long for me to finish the song. With that strange, defenseless, impossible Body of love in your hand. Seeking me out, me alone. The congregation had received, and you, and He, waiting just for me. Finding me in my storm. Then, the priest inclined his head to ask her if she would like to receive. Not forcing, not requiring me to fix the tattered holes in my faith and my threadbare heart. Asking, inviting, this girl at 6:30 PM, on a cold black night; a sinner, intimately, deeply desired by Christ. Courted by Him even as she sat in doubt at His banquet table. In the midst of the scandals in the Church, this priestly gesture often comes to Kate s mind: I have thought of this day through all the years and never told you. Never told you how that moment changed me. So for whatever it may be worth: Father, I see you. With no expectation for you to be perfect or to fit any one person s version of priest. I see what you gave, what you give, as a (sometimes tired, grieved) man. And I tell you that you helped transform my life. In the current warped devastation, you must know that through your humility and faith, you made a little room a little table in which Christ and I could sit and speak. It is a valuable thing in the midst of the negative attention on the Church to consider the positive effects the people of God have had on us. God bless you! Father Eric The Flowers on the Altar are donated in loving memory of Thomas Haeger on the 10th anniversary of his death by his family.
Sacred Heart 2017-2018: If you and your spouse are considering a Private/Catholic school for your children, Sacred Heart is the perfect choice. Sacred Heart School is a West Brighton fixture with a rich history of academic and athletic success. The school currently has an enrollment of 278 students all of whom are inspired and educated in the image of God. One hundred percent of our 8th grade graduates are accepted into their high school of choice. Many of our students are awarded high school scholarships, are accepted into advanced/ specialized programs and our school has among the highest ELA and Math scores on Staten Island. We place emphasis on technology in the classrooms as our kindergarten eighth grade students have Chromebooks in the classroom. Homework assignments, upcoming events and school news are posted on our school website. Also our basketball, soccer, swimming and golf teams are not only competitive, they win! Sacred Heart also has a Junior National Honor Society as well as drama, art and chess clubs. In addition, we offer a free Pre-K and financial assistance is available to students from K-8th grade. If you are interested please contact the school at (718) 442-0347, private tours are available by appointment. Crossroads Foundation Fashion Show: The Crossroads Foundation will be having its 25th annual fashion show on Thursday October 4th at 7PM at The Hilton Garden Inn. Tickets are $65 per person and please call 718-556-3474 for more information or to reserve seats. ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Saturday, September 22, 2018: 5:00 Mary, Kathleen & Ann McCafferty Sunday, September 23, 2018: 7:00 Harry, Maggie & Kevin Postler 9:00 W. Hollnsteiner, B. Daniels, H. Bond 11:00 G. Seaborg, J. Mullen, A. Cruz 1:00 T. Murphy, G. Garcia, M. Donovan 5:00 Matthew, Julia & Sean Ahern Sacred Heart Capital Campaign: We are very pleased and excited to announce that Sacred Heart Parish has met its Capital Campaign goal of $926,000. In fact, we are now (as of this writing) at $1,060,885 which represents 115% of our overall goal. We thank each and every parishioner who has given/pledged to our campaign and we encourage those who haven t to give what their means will allow. Remember if our campaign reaches 120% then every dollar donated stays with the parish. CCD Registration: CCD Registration for 2018-2019 is going on now, re registrants are to send in forms as soon as possible. New registrations come to the rectory and pick up/drop off forms. Grades 1-5 meet from 3:30-5 PM and grades 6-8 meet from 5:30-7 PM. Confirmation Meeting: Monday Sept 17th, 7 PM, school auditorium. Communion Meeting: Monday, Sept 24th, 7 PM, auditorium. St. Joseph s Seminary Collection : The annual collection for St. Joseph s Seminary, Dunwoodie, will take place on the weekend of September 29th and 30th. As the seminary enters its 122nd year the young men studying there represent the next generation of priests. In modernizing the campus, the roof and bell towers have been replaced, the fire and sprinkler systems have been replaced, air conditioning has been added to meeting rooms and the beautiful chapel has been renovated. St. Joseph s Seminary has a wonderful tradition of forming and ordaining holy, faithful and dedicated priests. As many of you as parents are aware of the financial challenges of sending your children to college. These same costs exist to the seminarians who study at St. Joseph s, however, they don t have the option of loans, financial aid or government scholarships. It then becomes the duty of fellow Catholics in the archdiocese to support these men as they continue on their journey to the priesthood. The priests of the archdiocese form and inform, nourish and strengthen us, and guide us throughout our life as Catholics. We ask that you be as generous as your means will allow and remember that every donation is appreciated.
Sacred Heart Parish Groups Bible Study: Our Pastor, Fr. Eric, has a weekly Bible study group which meets on Saturdays from 1-2 PM in the school s small cafeteria. During the hour The Rosary is recited, Father gives a short bible lecture and there is a brief group discussion. All parishioners are welcome to attend. Altar Servers: We are always looking for new boys and girls to become altar servers. If you are in the fifth grade or older, are a practicing Catholic and have received your first Holy Communion you can join. If anyone is interested please contact the Rectory at (718) 442-0058 or simply ask Fr. Eric after Mass. Being a server not only increases one s spiritual experience at Mass but also is a great way to get involved in the parish. Sacred Heart Youth Group: Sacred Heart currently has a Youth Group for children in grades 6-12. If your child is interested in joining or if you have any questions contact Maria Montouri at (347) 247-2930. The group meets every first and third Monday of the month in the school cafeteria at 7 PM. There is free pizza, drinks and snacks for all who attend the meetings. The group does service projects like clothing and coat drives, eyeglass drives and bake sales. There are fun social activities like movie nights, bowling and laser tag! Legion of Mary: The Sacred Heart chapter of the Legion of Mary meets weekly (if possible) on Wednesday at 6:30 PM in the rectory. The meeting lasts roughly one hour and the members pray the Rosary and offer assistance to the Pastor. If you are interested please call Patti Foley at 917-608-7587. All are welcome. Thanks to all who support the Legion of Mary. Sacred Heart Scouts: Pack and Troop 74 for grades K-10 for ALL children meets on Mondays at 7 PM in the school cafeteria, open registration. Holy Name: The Holy Name Society is one of the oldest and most traditional groups of the Church. We are excited to be bringing it back to Sacred Heart. All men of the parish ages 18 and older can join. Communion Breakfast 2018: The Holy Name is pleased to announce the return of the Sacred Heart Communion Breakfast which will take place on Sunday, September 23rd, from 10:30-1 PM at The Staaten. The cost is $20 per adult and $10 for children under 13. Jim Engles a Sacred Heart Graduate and the current coach of The Columbia Men s Basketball Team will be the guest speaker. We are excited about the return of this annual event which helps launch our school year. For more details please contact either Bill Althoff at 347-249-7692 or Bill Rautenstrauch at 917-756-2715. There will be Holy Name members collecting tickets for the breakfast after all the Masses this weekend. The last weekend to purchase tickets will be September 16th. Sacred Heart Soccer 2018-19: Sacred Heart Soccer Club registration is now currently open for the 2018-2019 season. Players from PK-4 through Eighth Grade are welcome to register. Please visit the website at www.sacredheartsoccerclub.siplay.com to register. For more information or details contact Marilyn Corson at 917-363-2786. Sacred Heart Cross Country Track: When school resumes The Sacred Heart Cross Country Track Team will have their practices at Royal Oak (in Clove Lake Park ) on Mondays at 6:30 PM. Boys and Girls from kindergarten through eighth grade can join, the fee is $50 with shirt or $40 if shirt has been purchased. Meets will begin on September 22nd at Royal Oak and for more information please contact Tom Hogan at (718)-720-5430 or John Trimmer at (718) -442-3731. Our track and field team has a rich history of success and championships. Blessing of Animals: In honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron Saint of Animals, Sacred Heart will have its annual blessing of the animals on Sunday, October 7th, at 12:30 PM. The blessing will take place on the rectory front lawn and parishioners are encouraged to bring their dogs, cats, birds and any other pets to be blessed. The special events committee will be serving refreshments.
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