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.
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 20, 2017 Observe what is right, do what is just; for my salvation is about to come, my justice, about to be revealed. Isaiah 56:1 STEWARDSHIP In today s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, God s gifts and his call are irrevocable. To what is God calling me today? What gifts are mine to share? Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ August 6 th Sacrificial Giving: $ 13,631,04 Building Fund: $ 7,487.00 Not in envelopes: $ 5,367.05 Children s Sharing Treasure: $ 34.65 We wish all of our children and young people much success and happiness in the coming year. Please keep students of all ages in your thoughts and prayers as they begin and continue their educational journeys. And, of course, say a prayer for all teachers, professors, principals and other educational faculty and give thanks for the wonderful and difficult work that they do. The Diocese of St. Augustine will once again be supporting the 40 Days for Life Campaign, September 27 th - November 5 th. Our community will be uniting with hundreds of other cities for this international campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil at two abortion facilities. The focus of 40 Days for Life is to pray for an end to abortion: we pray for the parents, we pray for the children, and we pray for the workers. There are two locations in our diocese where this prayer campaign will take place: Jacksonville: A Woman's Choice (4131 University Blvd. S.). Contact: Fran Henderson, visit www.40daysforlife.com/jacksonville. Gainesville: Bread and Roses (1233 NW 10th Ave.). Contact: Lauren Troncoso. Visit www.40daysforlife.com/gainesville. The Parish extends its congratulations to the family of Ysabella Mari Fernandez, who was recently baptized. Sacred Heart Parish offers sympathy to Lloyd Henderson on death of his wife, Judy; and to the family of Nancy Silveira, who died recently.
Education News... Youth Corner RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES START SOON!! Sunday classes begin August 27 th Tuesday classes (GCS) begins August 29 th Wednesday classes begin August 30 th Please check the poster in the entrance to Sullivan Hall for class listings. There will be a meeting for Confirmation Candidates and Parents on Wednesday, August 23rd, at 7:05 pm in the Church. Confirmation packets will be distributed at this meeting. janice.schubert@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org or call 284-3811 x 205 Attention ALL PARENTS of pre-teens/teens in Grades 6 th 12 th : We cordially invite YOU, the PARENTS or GUARDIANS of Sacred Heart youth (Grades 6 th 12 th ) to an informational gathering regarding our New Youth Ministry Program. Guest Speakers: Leigh Clark, Parishioner and Administrator of the Sacred Heart "Parish App". Leigh will speak about how this new and exciting app will be an integral part in the way in which we will now communicate with the parents of our youth and the "teens and tweens" themselves! Leigh will be on hand demonstrating how to download the app and explain how easy it is to use! She will walk around and help each parent so that you will receive "one on one" instructions! Robin Shipley; the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Saint Augustine will be speaking about the focus, direction and purpose for youth ministry and the positive affect Catholic Youth Ministry will have throughout your child s life. *Wine, cheese and beer will be served.* ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS Day/Date: Sunday, August 27 th Time: 6:45 pm 7:45 pm Place: Sacred Heart Catholic Church Building A Please RSVP via e-mail or phone by Friday, August 25. If you have any questions please contact Janice. 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. We are currently seeking Adult members of Sacred Heart Parish to become Youth Ministry Volunteers! Through group activities, volunteers share their faith in: prayer, leadership, community and service. Opportunities for involvement include one or more of the following: Participating in the Wednesday evening Youth Gathering; Becoming a "S.W.A.T" Team Leader - (S.W.A.T. = Service, Worship, Accountability, and Teamwork); Retreat Speaker; Hospitality Leader (serving and/or bringing food for teens); Trip Chaperone Become involved in this Energetic and Spirit led Ministry! Please contact Janice Schubert, Youth Director to sign up!
In Our Parish... ANNUAL YARD SALE Our annual Yard Sale at our Green Cove Springs location, will be held Saturday, September 23 rd from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Save the day and save your gently used items for our sale. Bring them to our Green Cove Church on Thursday or Friday, September 21 st and 22 nd from 9 am to 4 pm. If you need help, call Ginny Halligan at 608-9953. Sponsored by the CCW. Study Group Starting Up Again New 10 Session DVD Series Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told A film journey that combines history, Scripture, prophecy and personal sacrifice to show God s merciful desire for us all, and His calling to the hearts of all who will embrace it. Featuring Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC Starts Wednesday, September 13 th at 10:00 am in Bldg C every other week. Call Anne Borom for more information at 904-449-1394. CAST - Catholic Adult Bible Study Now is the time to register for Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come, that begins September 19 th! CAST meets the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month from 6-8 pm in the Activity Center. Registration is required and forms can be found on the table as you enter Sullivan Hall. Please place your completed form in the white envelope labeled CAST. For more information or to register for the study, call Janet Wilson 904-644-7994 or email jlw1025@msn.com. CUB SCOUT SIGN UP Attention families with kindergarten through 4 th grade boys looking for an active Cub Scout pack! Meetings are held next door at FIUMC. Cub Scout Pack 812 meets on Thursday evenings. There will be a sign up evening on August 29 th at the Thunderbolt Elementary cafeteria at 6:30 pm. You can get more information at our website: www.cubscoutpack812.com or you can contact Mary Ann Hanson (SH parishioner) at 904-215-0302 or hansonma@ bellsouth.net We hope that you can come and join the fun while serving the Fleming Island community. From the food pantry of Green Cove Springs... Dear Sacred Heart Parishioners, Your spirit of giving is a blessing for the Clay County families we assist. Thank you for your July $1500 donation to help us provide them with needed food. The Pantry Volunteers...for I was hungry and you gave me food. Matthew 25:35 AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS Do you have a daughter between the ages of 5-18? Are you looking for an organization that embraces Christian values, builds leadership and character development, and encourages family involvement? American Heritage Girls (AHG) is the premier national character development organization with a Christ-centered leadership ministry. For those interested in learning more about Sacred Heart Catholic Church American Heritage Girls Troop FL5312, please join us for a Parent Orientation Meeting at 6 pm on Tuesday, August 29 th in the Activity Center. Contact Katrina Cramer at (904)874-8855 or Mary Abt at (904)655-2100 for more information. ***FAITH***SERVICE***FUN*** The Mission of American Heritage Girls is Building Women of Integrity through service to God, family, community, and country.
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 childbearing 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 will be October 20 th -22 nd at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be September 9 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. Wedding Anniversary Celebration Couples observing a 25 th, 30 th, 35 th, 40 th, 45 th, 50 th (or more) wedding anniversary between January 1 December 31, 2017 are invited to participate in the 2017 Anniversary Celebration with Bishop Felipe Estévez on Saturday, October 28 th, 1:00 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 9800 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256. You may register online at www.dcfl.org or by calling (904) 551-2619. Registration deadline is October 20 th. BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks have earlier deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be emailed to: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time A Canaanite woman implored Jesus to Pray reach out to help her daughter. Jesus For was stretched beyond what he thought Vocations was his mission. Will you let yourself go beyond what is safe? (Matthew 15:21-28). 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. National Alliance for Mental Illness NAMI Family To Family Education class is a free 12 week course for families and friends of individuals with brain disorders called mental illness. Course materials cover the major mental illnesses, problem solving workshops, communications skills, self-care workshop, empathy, rehabilitation and advocacy. You will gain understanding, insight, and empowerment. WHEN: Classes start Monday August 21 st, and continue through Monday November 13 th. WHERE: Orange Park Medical Center on Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park Classroom 7 TIME: 6-8:30 pm Class is limited to 25 and preregistration is required Contact: Judy Bennett at 904-264-6402 to register and for more information. Please leave name and number. LUAU DINNER DANCE Saturday, September 2 nd, 6:00 pm SACRED HEART CHURCH / Blanding Blvd. Evening to benefit the Church Restoration Campaign $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Sacred Heart Parish Center 5752 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville FL. 904-771-2152. bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org.
Monday, August 21 st, 8:00 am In memory of Susan Amberson requested by Virginia Amberson. Tuesday, August 22 nd, 8:00 am - For the Special Intentions of Fr. Juan Alexis Diaz on the 25 th Anniversary of his Ordination. Wednesday, August 23 rd, 8:00 am - In memory of Anthony Collings Henderson requested by Genny Lybrook. Thursday, August 24 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Thomas and Catherine Ford requested by Jack and Mary Bullington. Friday, August 25 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Nancy Silveira requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Saturday, August 26 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Mary and Robert Regel requested by Mary Burness. Sunday, August 27 th, 8:00 am - In memory of Manuel Valle reuested by Russ and Annamarie Misner. Sunday, August 27 th, 10:30 am - For the Special Intentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, August 27 th, 5:30 pm - In memory of the three people who lost their lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. 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, Rose Bergin, Pat Chestnut-Sarpy, Jacob Cotton, Jim Dynan, Jeanne Gallina, Guy Gallina, Gregory Gostomski, Alexis Lato, Karen McCallan, Mary McCormick, Tabitha Perry, Donna Ramos, Deborah Rogers, Lou Dennis Bolin, Fr. Alex Ducci, Don Fisher, Jack Gray, Gregory David Miller, Janet Miller, Charley Strayer, Frank Chang, Donna Guzinski, Hugh James, Levi Shepherd, Rebecca Smith, Mary Stafford, Mark Ziolo, Hilary Silva, our prayer blanket recipients and our homebound parishioners. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Thus says the L : Stand firm in justice; do what is right (Isaiah 56:1, 6-7). Psalm O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading The gifts and the calling of God are unable to be revoked (Romans 11:13-15, 29-32). Gospel Recognizing the Canaanite woman s great faith, Jesus told her, It shall be done as you wish (Matthew 15:21-28). 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 sullivanhall@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org www.facebook.com/shsullivanhall 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. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday:Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Is 22:19-23; Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20 PARISH WEBSITE Be in the know check out our website at www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Contact Parish Office at 284-3811 or email bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org if you have something for the website. The trailer to recycle aluminum cans is now located at the south end of our parking lot! Thank You to all who are recycling in this way. The profit is used by our Outreach Ministry to help others. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!