Weekly Bulletin - Sacred Heart Church
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Weekly Bulletin - Sacred Heart Church
January 18, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time SACRED HEART CHURCH The Catholic Community in Southbury, Connecticut Growing in Faith Together 910 Main Street South Southbury, CT 06488 203-264-5071 www.sacredheartchurch.info Our Mission Statement Sacred Heart Parish is a faith-filled family and vibrant Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ. We are the visible presence of Jesus through: Creating a welcoming, joyful, and compassionate atmosphere Empowering the gifts of one another Supporting one another on our journey of faith Sharing God’s unconditional love Providing opportunities for spiritual growth through ministries and worship, particularly in the Eucharist, and Advocating responsibility for the poor and oppressed. If you are new to our parish or if you have been away from the practice of your faith, we extend a warm welcome and hope that you will find our parish to be a community in which your faith can be nourished. We invite you to introduce yourself so that we may offer our heart-felt greeting. Our parish family is enriched by your participation in our life of worship and service. Please consider becoming a registered member of our family. www.sacredheartchurch.info www.faceboo.com/SacredHeartSouthburyYoungAdults January 18, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Staff Father Joseph T. Donnelly jtd@shcsby.org Sr. Patricia Torre, DW spt@shcsby.org Ami Conlan ami@shcsby.org Deacon Chuck Dietsch Pastor 203-264-5071 ext. 3 Pastoral Associate for Pastoral Care 203-264-5071 ext. 5 Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation 203-264-5065 Deacon 203-262-1698 PARISH OFFICE 910 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488 Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM www.sacredheartchurch.info Tel: 203-264-5071 Parish Office Tel: 203-264-5071 Fax: 203-264-9562 Mary Korsu Office Manager mkorsu@shcsby.org ext. 0 Karen Kirk (Bulletin Information) Information & Communications Manager bulletin@shcsby.org or kkirk@shcsby.org ext. 201 Mark Bentivoglio Building & Grounds mbenti@shcsby.org ext. 105 Patricia Richards Director of Music prichards@shcsby.org Jennifer Enger Accounting jenger@shcsby.org Faith Formation Office Tel: 203-264-5065 Ami Conlan ami@shcsby.org Jay Szymansky jms@shcsby.org Deborah McGrath Fran Walsh Fax: 203-264-4271 Pastoral Associate, Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Coordinator of Design (Gr. 1-8) Coordinator of GIFT (9-10) and Confirmation Liturgical Schedule The Lord’s Day: Vigil (Saturday): 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM*, 11:00 AM* 4th Sunday/Month:Children’s Mass, 11:00AM Daily Mass: 8:30 AM, Monday to Friday, subject to change. *At the noted Masses, children are invited to participate in Liturgy of the Word. Children ages 7-12 go to the chapel; those ages 3-6 go to the Hospitality room. Sacramental Ministries Baptism - To schedule a Baptism, please contact Sister Pat for an initial meeting and a parent preparation session. Reconciliation (confession) - Saturdays from 3:30 - 4:15 PM, or by appointment. Marriage - Please call the Parish Office at least six months in advance. Couples meet with Father Joe for an initial pastoral conversation before a wedding date can be set. Please do not make other plans until a date has been confirmed with the parish. For the Sick, including pastoral home visits, Eucharist or the Anointing of the Sick - Please call the Parish Office. Upon hospital admission, please indicate that you would like a visit by your parish, or please call the Parish Office to arrange a pastoral visit. 2 Gospel Reflection ~ John 1:35-42 Adults: What qualities do you have that would cause others to recognize you as a disciple of Jesus? Children: What does it take to be a follower of Jesus? Mass Intentions If you arranged to have a particular person prayed for at a mass, notify the ushers upon your arrival so that you may bring up the gifts. Saturday, January 17, 2015 5:00 PM Katie Burke Requested by John & Sue William Miller Requested by Mary Fittig Marie Devito Requested by Paul Donnelly Sunday, January 18, 2015 7:30 AM Intentions of Sacred Heart Parishioners 9:00 AM Edward J. McNamara Requested by his wife, Mary 11:00 AM Harry J. Ekelund Requested by The Schmidt Family Jack Kessler Requested by Lina Savard Perry Jeffery Requested by his friends, Helen and Herb Monday, January 19, 2015-MLK Holiday 8:30 AM No Mass and parish offices are closed Tuesday, January 20, 2015 8:30 AM Jim Donahue Requested by his wife Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:30 AM Harrison Pierce Requested by Phyllis Grady Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:30 AM Siobhan Sharkey Requested by Mary Lu Dadakis Friday, January 23, 2015 8:30 AM Nettie Santaniello Requested by her daughter, Jen Mortati Angie Mastracchio Requested by Jen Mortati Saturday, January 24, 2015 5:00 PM Peter Barcia Requested by Joe & Ann Barcia Chuck Barnett Requested by Ken & Mary Korsu Angelina Candella Requested by her family Sunday, January 25, 2015 7:30 AM Intentions of Sacred Heart Parishioners 9:00 AM Carolyn Consaga Requested by her children Sarah Greene Requested by The McNamara Family Samuel Sampieri Requested by his wife 11:00 AM Children’s Mass Intentions of Sacred Heart Parishioners January 18, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Of Many Things…. Praying for Change How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Are you growing more disciplined with your health, your faith, your family life, your relationships with others or whatever area of life you have resolved to improve in one way or another? Most of us think of our individual resolutions for the new year whenever such questions are brought up, but as we look around at our world, it is apparent that the human family could use some significant change in behavior and attitude as well. Consider, as 2015 begins, some of the issues/situations that we face: The events of recent months in Ferguson, Missouri and New York City have brought to the surface again the struggles around the issue of race in America and the deep mistrust with which various groups/races view one another; Even as it appears that the U.S. economy is improving the question of the growing number of people living below the poverty level remains with us and it seems it is seldom, if ever, mentioned in public conversation; Let us pray: In the year ahead, Lord of New Beginnings, stretch our souls and move us to a new awareness of the human family, their needs and their longings. Make these into our needs, our longings, so we move more confidently from our small selves to a deeper sense of community where our resolutions r e f l e c t o u r interdependence. Help us to recognize the possibilities you have offered to us as a people, so we can commit to practice the Hope that happens when we gather gratefully in your Name and we hold up to you this fragile, precious world. Grant us all the grace in this year ahead to sow seeds of justice and to gather peace in our day. Amen. Father Joe Violence in the form of war, terrorism and violent crime continues to show its ugly face in all corners of our country and our world and make people more mistrusting of others and more fearful in their daily lives; Disease continues to humble us and defy medical science on many fronts. Think Ebola, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, addiction and mental illness; Our government remains dysfunctional and unable/ unwilling to constructively and substantially address the issues that face us. If Region 15 Schools has a delay or cancellation, there is no 8:30 a.m. Mass. 3 January 18, 2015 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Navigating the Rough Waters Depression self-help tip #1: Cultivate Supportive Relationships Getting the support you need plays a big role in lifting the fog of depression. On your own, it can be difficult to maintain perspective and sustain the effort required to beat depression, but the very nature of depression makes it difficult to reach out for help. However, isolation and loneliness make depression even worse. You may feel ashamed, too exhausted to talk, or guilty— remind yourself that this is depression talking. Helping Deal With Grief Grief causes a fog to roll into our lives. Our grief gets so heavy that it surrounds us, clouds our minds, and interferes with our ability to think clearly. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry that connects trained Sacred Heart Stephen Ministers with those who are grieving the loss of a parent, spouse, child, or loved one. For more information on receiving pastoral help from a Stephen Minister, please contact Stephen Leaders Sister Pat at 203-2645071 or Lynn Tidgwell at 203-217-0025; or Stephen Minister Catherine Hughes at 203-758-5421. Reaching out is not a sign of weakness! So, - Turn to trusted friends and family members. Share what you're going through with the people you love and trust, face to face if possible. They just need to listen. - Try to keep up with social activities even if you don't feel like it. When depressed, it often feels more comfortable to retreat into your shell, but being around other people will lessen your depression. - Join a support group for depression, or ask for a Stephen Minister. Some ideas if you need to build new relationships this year: Talk to one person about your feelings Help someone else by volunteering Have lunch or coffee with a friend Ask a loved one to check in with you regularly Call or e-mail an old friend Go for a walk with a workout buddy Schedule a weekly dinner date Meet new people by joining a club or taking a class Confide in a counselor, Stephen Minister, or clergy member. Please Pray For... Lynne Perilli, Dennis Savard, Victoria Tocci, Deborah Libourel, Ralph Ponzo, John Chapin, Annette Reidy, Suzanne Hardy, Dorothy Ruggiero, Maureen Bird McGrath, RoseMary DeCarlo, Bob Bowalick, Ken Schutte, Greg Fortin, Jeanne Kaufman, Mary Johnstone, Mary Ann Preston, Elena Saliani, Rich Young, Elizabeth Walsh, Glenn Robinson, Msgr. John Burns, Eric Hansen, Ino Toma, Elaine Williams, Rodney Distefano, Colin Lent, Marilyn Brown, Frank & Barbara Ditter, Ann Rasch, Frank Brooks, Carolyn & Sylvio Scotti, Trysha Murphy, Judy Stevens, Joan Burns, Corrine Burke, Joan Giese, Sharon Ballard, Tracey Kepics, Brittney Wheeler, Joe O’Leary, Dennis Bickerstaff, Elaine O’Rourke LIFT Tuesdays, 9:15AM, Hall Ladies in Faith Together (LIFT) meets weekly at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesdays mornings to pray, study, share, and provide service. It is a social gathering, as well as a prayer-centered, learning experience. For further information, please feel free to contact Pat Kugeman at 203-881-1441 or pmkugeman@aol.com Please watch the weather and if Southbury or Region 15 delays or cancels school, we will reschedule our meeting. 4 Ami Conlan, Pastoral Associate Faith Formation - ami@shcsby.org Fran Walsh, Coordinator of GIFT (9-10) and Confirmation - fwalsh@shcsby.org Deb McGrath, Coordinator of Design (Grades 1-8) - dmcgrath@shcsby.org Jay Szymansky, Administrative Assistant – jms@shcsby.org Faith Formation Office: 203-264-5065 Fax: 203-264-4271 The Next ROC… Sat. Feb. 7, 5PM Rely On Christ Mass Blanket Fundraiser wrap-up: We will prep the blankets and supplies for the homeless. January GIFT Schedule Sunday II See the bulletin board or email: ami@shcsby.org January 18 1:00-3:30PM January GIFT Meals catered by: Julio’s Wood Fired Pizza-Grill Sacred Heart ROC Group (Menu: Chicken Marsala) Blanket Drive Fundraiser Mission: To raise funds to purchase 504 blankets to be distributed at the St. Vincent DePaul Homeless Shelter in Waterbury, CT, those served by the Sacred Heart Homeless Outreach Ministry, and to spread awareness for the homeless in our community and around America. February GIFT Schedule How You Can Help: You can make an online donation on the website: http:// fleeceforpeace.causevox.com/sacred-heart or make a donation in the faith formation office. Each blanket costs only $5, and any donation amount can help keep one or more homeless people warm this winter. Donations for the blanket drive need to be made to: Sacred Heart Church and memo: “Blanket Drive” and sent to the faith formation office or made online at the Fleece for Peace website. How Long Do You Have To Donate?: The Sacred Heart ROC Group Fleece for Peace blanket fundraiser ends on January 26, 2015. Contact Mallory Blais and Cindy Blais, fundraiser coordinators, at rcmb@charter.net. Save ! the Date Shrove Tuesday Pancake dinner with some fun & games! Ticket sales after all Masses: Feb 14-15 First Holy Communion Workshop #1 Sunday I Wednesday Friday Sunday II February 22 February 25 February 27 March 1 4:00-6:30PM 5:00-7:30PM 6:00-8:30PM 1:00-3:30PM February GIFT Meals catered by: DiPalma’s Pizza (Menu: Pizza) Confirmation Parish Service February 22 - March 1 GIFT Set-up, Take-down, and/or Kitchen Help (Please sign up on the Bulletin Board) Confirmation Date Monday, May 18, 2015, 7PM Mass Bishop Peter Rosazza, Presiding Rehearsal for Sponsors & Candidates: Sun. May 17th at 6pm Sunday, February 8, 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sat., Feb. 21: Make-up date is for those who, due to illness or urgent need, cannot make the original date. Next Children’s Mass: Jan. 25th at 11:00am Mass To volunteer, email ami@shcsby.org LRSS Bible Study to Resume Starting Monday evening, January 26th, a 7-week study of The Passion and Resurrection Narratives of Jesus will be offered. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the atrium. Look for announcements about the Wednesday and Thursday daytime studies in February. 5 January 18, 2015 This Week at Sacred Heart Church Saturday, January 17 Sunday, January 18 12:00-12:30PM - Youth Choir - Church 1:00PM - GIFT Session II - Entire Facility Monday, January 19-MLK Day No 8:30AM mass & Parish Offices are closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Tuesday, January 20 7:30AM - 4:30PM - Deliver sandwiches - Kitchen 9:15-11:15AM - LIFT - Jerusalem 6:30-8:30PM - SM Training - Jerusalem 7:30PM - Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree - Library Wednesday, January 21 10:00AM - JAM - Nursery 3:30PM - Women’s AA - Jerusalem 4:00PM - Faith Formation - Hospitality Thursday, January 22 7:00PM - Adult Choir - Church 8:00PM - AA - Jerusalem Friday, January 23 9:00AM-6:00PM - Career Transitions - Emmaus 1:00PM - Martha and Mary - Kitchen 1:30-3:30PM - SM Supervisory - Hospitality 5:45PM - JustFaith - Hospitality Saturday, January 24 8:00AM-4:00PM - JustFaith - Hospitality 5:30PM - Meeting - Basement 6:00-9:00PM - Choir Party - Hall Sunday, January 25 After all Masses - Coffee And… 11:00AM - Baptism at Mass 11:00AM - Children’s Mass 12:00PM - Youth Choir 1:00PM - SFO - Jerusalem 6:30PM - Mission Trip - Hall, Church Winter is Here: If Region 15 has a delayed opening or cancellation, the 8:30AM daily mass is cancelled. Parish Nurse Ministry will be having Coffee And… after all masses on January 25. We invite all parishioners to come and learn about Parish Nurse Ministry, especially those parishioners involved in health care to see how their skills might enhance Parish Nurse Ministry at Sacred Heart. On February 1, one of our parishioners will be professed into the Secular Franciscan Order. Joe O'Leary will make his profession at a 1:00 PM Mass here at Sacred Heart, followed by a reception in the church hall. Come and support Joe in this important step in his life. This event is open to all. Sacred Heart … For the 21st Century campaign Please remember Sacred Heart Church when writing your Will. For more information, please contact Father Joe. 6 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical LRSS Bible Study Resumes Starts Monday, January 26th for 7 weeks. A sign-sheet is on the atrium bulletin board. Look for announcements about the Wednesday & Thursday daytime studies in February. See page 5 in the bulletin for more information. Social Outreach St. Vincent de Paul Meal Ministry We provide a meal for the shelter the first Monday of the month (except when a holiday occurs then it’s served the second Monday.) Team A is responsible for Sept/Jan/May, Team B: Oct/Feb/June, Team C: Nov/March/July & Team D: Dec/April/ Aug. If you are interested, contact Jeanne Tillinghast at 203264-5827. Team “B” will serve chicken & rice casserole, salad, and cookies on Mon., February 2 at St. Vincent De Paul Shelter. Trays, lids and recipe will be available in the church kitchen the weekends of Jan. 24 and Jan. 31. If you would like to join this ministry, we are always looking for new volunteers to make part of the meal. Contact Colleen Burne at 203-232-3658 with questions. I will contact those already on the list in the next two weeks to ask for your support again. The residents of the shelter look forward to our meal and appreciate it very much. Covenant to Care Thank you who chose a tag off the Giving Christmas tree. Children of all ages received gifts. Many families in need received a helping hand with gift cards for clothing and other needs. Thank you to the Secular Franciscans for adopting two families with six children. Another thank you to our Girl Scouts for baking cookies for the families. Thank you to all who continue to help us by carrying the gifts upstairs and help us sort them for the social workers to deliver them. Thank you for all the generosity you have continued to show every year. K of C Free Throw Contest - January 20, at RMS Open to boys and girls, aged 10 through 14. The snow date is January 21st, at the same place. Ten year olds: 6 p.m., 11 year olds: 6:30 p.m., 12 year olds: 7 p.m., 13 year olds: 7:30 p.m., and 14 year olds: 8 p.m.. Winners proceed to regional and then hopefully to state competitions. David Rohlfing, 203-264-4628 Pancake Breakfast - February 1 after 9AM & 11AM Masses, at Sacred Heart Church Habitat for Humanity of Greater Waterbury and the Knights of Columbus team up for the 6th annual Habitat benefit pancake breakfast at Sacred Heart. All are invited to come. Tickets: $5 for adults and $3 for children, aged 6 and under, and are available for purchase after all Masses on the weekend of January 24-25 and at the door on February 1. Proceeds from the breakfast will go towards our current home construction project at a site in Waterbury. Call Kate Clarke at 203-264-4628 for questions. Young Adults (18-30ish) Group SH Young Adults Facebook: www.facebook.com/ SacredHeartSouthburyYoungAdults