Bulletin - Sacred Heart Parish

SACRED HEART CHURCH
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JANUARY 18, 2015
PARISH MEMBERSHIP
We hope that all new residents of the Merricks and surrounding communities will feel at home at Sacred Heart and will
tell us of their presence by registering at the Parish Center. By completing the registration form, we will be better able to
serve you when you need letters to be a sponsor for Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage, along with other situations
requiring character references. Your use of the parish envelopes in making contributions will enable us to provide you
with verification for your tax purposes. Please, come into the Parish Center for a Registration form and let us give you a
warm welcome to our faith community.
ADULT CHRISTIAN INITIATION
If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or completing your initiation into the Church through the reception of
the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call the Parish Center.
INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION
Sacred Heart celebrates the sacrament of Baptism on the first and third Sundays of the month at 2:00 PM. Please call the
Parish Center (X 20) at least three months before the intended date of Baptism, to begin the Preparation Process.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Please contact the Parish Center at least a year in advance of the intended date of the wedding. A priest of the parish
will interview you, set the wedding date and help you register for the required marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana).
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATON
A priest is available to welcome you to Confession each Saturday at 4:00 P.M. in the church. Please never hesitate to
call a priest at the Parish Center for an appointment for Confession at another time.
SACRAMENTS FOR THE HOMEBOUND
If you or a family member are not able to attend Mass due to temporary or chronic illness, and would like to receive the
Sacraments of Communion, Reconciliation and/or Anointing of the Sick, please call to arrange for reception at home.
Arrangements may also be made for a friendly phone call from our Social Ministry Volunteers. Please let us know of a
parishioner in a local hospital or medical facility who would like a visit from our pastoral staff. Please call Sister Lynn,
C.S.J. 516-379-1356 ext. 19 for more information.
CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM
All adults volunteering as liturgical ministers and in other ministries, events and programs connected with children are
required to have a Background Check which is done at Sacred Heart, and attend a three hour Virtus Training Program
either at Sacred Heart or another diocesan site. To attend a session you must register on line at www.drvc.org, go to
the tab: PROTECTING CHILDREN and click on the link for VIRTUS TRAINING CALENDAR.
Sr. Patricia Turley, CSJ Food Pantry
Pantry Sunday
Weekend of January 25/26
I know winter months put an extra strain on all our budgets with rising food costs. For
families already living in financial stress, it could be enough to create a financial crisis.
Please help keep our pantry stocked through the winter; remember to check expiration
dates. Want to know what to bring? Think of whatever your family goes through most
quickly, or here are a few items we could use:
Canned/ready to heat meals
Pasta/Sauce
Paper Goods
Hot/Cold Cereal
Disposable Diapers
Laundry Detergent
Tuna
Toiletries
The pantry does have a refrigerator and freezer. If you are able to donate milk, eggs, butter, produce or meat,
please bring them to the outreach during our regular hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM,
or call 379-6123 to arrange another time.
Thank you,
Sister Lynn
JANUARY 18, 2015
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SACRED HEART CHURCH
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…
Dear Parishioners,
This week marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to allow abortions in our
country. This serious offense against our core belief in the sanctity of every human life calls
us to pray for a reversal of this terrible law. Many will travel to Washington, DC to join the
March for Life on Thursday (January 22nd). If you cannot join them, please consider coming
to Mass on Thursday...and spending some extra prayer time as your support “for the cause”!
From January 25-31 we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This year’s motto is “Catholic
Schools: Faith, Knowledge and Service”. Catholic Schools aspire to make real these goals
in the life of each student, every day. Catholic Schools foster faith, knowledge, discipline and
morals through the programs they provide. In our area are programs for K-8 and 9-12, which
provide sound academics, a safe environment and a value-centered atmosphere. This allows
students an opportunity to achieve success, as well as discover and develop their individual
gifts and talents. The K-8 schools...and some of the High Schools...are inviting students and
their families to come to their Open Houses. This is the best way to find out if a particular
school and program is best for your child. I would encourage every family to follow the words
of Jesus (to Andrew) in this week’s Gospel, “come and see” - what each school has to offer so
you can make the best decision for your students.
One quick item: We have plenty of extra 2015 Calendars, courtesy of the Walker and O’Shea
Funeral Homes...please feel free to take what you need...and give some to others.
Fr. Joe N.
Weekly attendance:
Envelopes Used:
Collection:
Fiscal Year To Date:
Last Weekend
1,540
589
$15,802.31
$293,979.76
SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
JANUARY 17 - 18, 2015
Monday Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22
1 1/2% of the tithe will go to
Tuesday Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28
Rotocare is a free clinic for the homeless and
working poor who do not have the medical coverage
they need in times of sickness. It operates out of 875
Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale on Mondays (1-4:30 PM)
and every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Phone: 539-9834.
Wednesday Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17; Mark 3:1-6
Thursday Hebrews 7:25—8:6; Mark 3:7-12
Friday
Hebrews 8:6-13; Mark 3:13-19
Saturday Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14; Mark 3:20-21
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31;
Mark 1:14-20
ROTOCARE
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MARCH FOR LIFE
Thursday, January 22nd, 2015
Buses will leave from many parishes in Nassau and
Suffolk to bring participants to
the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
To find a local bus or for more information, call the
Respect Life Office at 516-678-5800 x626,
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JANUARY 18, 2015
SACRED HEART CHURCH
“ YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS IT ”
♥ A PRAYER FOR OUR PARISH ♥
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES
My parish is composed
of people like me.
I help make it what it is.
This six-hour course is presented by the National
Safety Council’s certified instructors, who offer a
new approach to learning accident prevention skills.
You will receive a course guide to use in class and to
keep for future reference. This course is great for
new and experienced drivers as well.
Upon completion, you become eligible for a motor
vehicle insurance discount for a full three years. A
10% discount on Collision AND Liability premiums
and / or up to four (4) points deduction from your
driving record.
This classroom course will be offered here at Sacred
Heart School Teacher’s Lounge, on Saturday,
January 24, 2015, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
The cost will be $45.00 per person - payable to:
Martin Hirschfield, send to: Driver Ed Dept. P.O.
Box 314, Lake Grove, NY 11755. The registration
will be done by DRIVER EDUCATION, and can
be reached at (631) 360-9720, Monday - Friday,
from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
At the completion of the course a donation will be
made to Sacred Heart Church based upon the
number of paying students attending the class.
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It will be friendly, if I am.
Its pews will be filled,
if I help fill them.
I will do great work, if I volunteer.
It will make generous gifts
to many causes,
if I am a generous giver.
It will bring other people
into worship and fellowship,
if I invite and bring them.
It will be a parish of faith ,
hope and love;
a parish filled with the Spirit,
if I am filled with these same things.
Therefore, with the help of God,
I shall dedicate myself to the task
of being all the things that
I want my parish to be.
FREE THROW CONTEST TIME AGAIN
Father Jeremiah J. Reilly Council 6561 of the
Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its annual Free
Throw Contest on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 at
the Sacred Heart Gymnasium. The contest will take
place between 1:00 and 4:00 PM, and is open to all
boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. Sign Up
@ 1:00 PM. Competition begins @ 1:45 PM.
All participants will receive a certificate from the
Council. Winners in each age category will get a tee
shirt and a chance to advance to District, County,
Regional and State contests. Please contact Chairman
Rich Marino at (516) 781-4026 for more info.
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SACRED HEART MEN’S RETREAT
February 27—March 1st
@ Bishop Molloy Retreat House
More info to follow.
Amen.
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ALTAR SERVER TRAINING
Father D’Angelo will be starting to conduct training
sessions for new altar servers beginning in February.
Boys and girls in the fifth grade or above are
eligible and invited to attend the first training session
on Saturday February 7th from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
in the Church. Training classes will continue every
Saturday at the same time through February and
March. Prospective servers must be willing to
commit to the 8 week training program.
Please contact Fr. D’Angelo to “pre-register” for
the training, at: jjdangelo@optonline.net or
call 379-1356 X24 if you have any questions.
JANUARY 18, 2015
SACRED HEART CHURCH
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MASSES FOR THE WEEK
Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr.
9 AM
Thomas John Reilly
Tuesday, January 20
9 AM
Charles Brienza
Maryellen Lamaitis
Wednesday, January 21
9 AM
Mary Hendry
Ben Cammarata
Priscilla Landro
John J. Campbell
Cecelia Lerro
Thursday, January 22
9 AM
Timothy McCarthy, Jr.
Lillian Caraccio
Diane Mac Laren
Baby William M. Carrara
Patricia Massey
Friday, January 23
9 AM
Dorothy Camilleri
Anthonino Chiofalo
Fred Matalevich
Jane Daniels
Chris Matejov
Dustin D’Andrea
John McInerney
Robert DeMars
Edward McKenna
Kevin Duffy
Kathleen McKenna
Augustine Farfone
Herbert Mennel
Ann Fisher
Harriet Meyer
John Fitzpatrick, Sr.
Frank Mills
James Forte
William Mohr
Saturday, January 24
5 PM
John Behr - William Connor
Phyllis L. Stroface - John C. Peters
Eileen E. O’Connell
Sunday, January 25
8 AM
Charles Sanzeri
10 AM
Doris Ryan
Noon
Chris Curry
5 PM
Parishioners of Sacred Heart
Cyril J. Deere
Phyllis L. Stroface - Joseph Licari
It is the policy of this Church and the intention of
each priest that the Masses celebrated will be for the
intentions listed in the Parish Mass Book.
SACRED HEART MEMORIAL SOCIETY
For an offering of $50, a deceased loved one can be
enrolled in the society and will share in the spiritual
benefits of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to be
offered each First Friday for one year. Appropriate
Memorial Cards are available.
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MAY THEY REST IN PEACE
Let us remember all our parishioners who have been
called home to our Loving God.
May they rest in peace and may their
families, relatives, and friends be consoled
by our prayerful concern.
Elizabeth Cea
Joseph Di Gangi
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BREAD AND WINE MEMORIALS
Do you know that we have a wonderful way to
remember a loved one, living or deceased?
For a donation of $50, you can offset the cost of the
Bread and Wine we use at Mass for a week. This will
be published in our Bulletin - and you will receive a
beautiful card that can be sent to the person or the
person’s family.
Sr. Marie Vianney Gallagher Daria Mongelli
Michael Gallo
Lillian Mortara
Dolores Gosselin
Jack Palamaro
Mark Hannafin
Peter Palamaro, Jr.
Gerald Henry
Debbie Ryan
John Hursala
John Rynn
Donald Johnson, Sr.
Alex Salvaggio
Doris Johnston
Joel Scaduto
James Harry Kaiser
Santina Sztabnik
Gail Kimitis
Angelo Tilocca
Pat Kok
Richard Webster
Lorraine Kolstein
2014 Names are placed in this weekly bulletin for a
four week period, unless we are notified by a family
member to continue having your loved one
remembered in prayer. Otherwise, due to lack of
space, the name will be removed.
Thank You
WEEKLY ENVELOPES
Thank you for your use of the weekly envelopes.
Please help the counters - by writing the amount of
your donation on the front of the envelope;
and by not using tape, stickers or staples.
Your co-operation is greatly appreciated!!!
SACRED HEART CHURCH
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THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART
Sun., Jan. 18 ~ Family Social - Please join us today
for the family social after the 10:00 AM Mass, in the
school cafeteria. Refreshments will be served. All
are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE
Mon., Jan. 26 ~ Prayer Shawl Ministry - 7 o’clock
Convent Meeting Room.
Tues., Jan. 27 ~ Bereavement follow-up gathering
- 7:30 PM. Church meeting room ~ for more info.,
Call Sister Lynn Caton 379-6123.
Sun., Feb. 15 ~ Family Social Please join us for coffee, tea and sweets after the
10:00 AM Mass.
Sun., Mar. 15 ~ Family Social Please join us for coffee, tea and sweets after the
10:00 AM Mass.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Our next meeting will be Monday, January 26th at
7 o’clock in the Convent Meeting Room.
ALL ARE WELCOME. We create beautiful shawls,
lap blankets, hats, scarves, for our parishioners who
may be ill or in need of comfort. We send hats and
scarves to our soldiers and veterans; and baby hats
and blankets to Birthright and hospital units. If you
would like to learn to knit or crochet come join us, or
just want to check us out, we will be happy to have
you with us. There is no cost or obligation and no
deadlines... Happy New Year.
For further information call Marie at 485-3284.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
ST. ELIZABETH ANN
REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL
SEAS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, January 25, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrating 20 years of Academics,
Faith & Service
Nursery - 8 th Grade New York State
Fully Accredited Faculty
New York Sate Certified Teachers
New York State Curriculum Compliance
JANUARY 18, 2015
PARISHIONERS IN ARMED FORCES
Several years ago, we inscribed the names of
loved ones - parishioners and nonparishioners in a book placed before Our
Lady of Fatima.
We continue to collect the names of PARISHIONERS
who are actively serving the Armed Forces. Please send
their name, rank and branch of service in writing to the
Parish Center c/o Father Joe Nixon.
Sacred Heart Parish salutes and commends to prayer:
Sgt. Richard DeTommaso, U.S. Army, Korea
PFC Kendrick McCann, U.S. Army, Korea
Sgt. First Class Lee Ann Gouveia, U.S. Army
L CPL Anthony Rusciano, U.S.M.C.
L CPL Troy Grassi, U.S.M.C., Iraq
SSgt. Edgar C. Francisco, U.S.M.C.
Col. James K. Lavine, U.S.M.C.
Lt. Col. Timothy W. Schnelle, U.S.M.C.
Sgt. James Moore, U.S. Army
Pvt. Andrew Reynolds, U.S. Army
OS2 Anthony J. Magri, U.S. Navy
PO Third Class Wesley Paladino, U.S. Navy
L CPL Elyse Franzitta, U.S.M.C.
L CPL Robert A. M. Bernhardt, U.S.M.C.
L CPL Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C.
Capt. Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force
L CPL Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C.
PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army, Afghanistan
Prayer For Safety of Our Service Men & Women
Almighty and Eternal God, protect these men and women
as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield
of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and
harm. May the power of your love enable them to return
home in safety to all who love them. May they ever praise
you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (cont’d)
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