Pastoral Staff Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba, Associate Pastor Deacon Charles Kammerer Pastoral Associate S. Lynn Caton, C.S.J. Outreach Office 516-379-6123 Faith Formation Mrs. Maryann Specht, Director X27 [email protected]School Office: 516-868-9406 Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am 10:00am Family Mass 12 noon www.sacredheartnm.org Email: [email protected]February 4, 2018 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart 720 Merrick Ave North Merrick, NY 11566 Phone: 516-379-1356 Fax: 516-379-1610
Parish Membership We hope that all new residents of Merrick and surrounding communities will
feel at home at Sacred Heart and come into the Parish Center to register.
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 If you wish to arrange a baptism at Sacred Heart Church, please
contact the Parish Center at 516-379-1356 X10. One of our baptism coordinators will be happy to arrange a
time to meet with you. This conversation provides an opportunity to discuss the Baptism ceremony as well as
set a date for the sacrament. Ideally, both Godparents should be practicing Catholics. We will review the
procedures for the sacrament and you will be able to fill out all the necessary paperwork. Baptisms are held on
the first and third Sunday of each month at 2pm in the church. First time parents need to attend a Baptism
Class. They are held on the last Monday of each month in the church at 7:30pm. Crying babies welcome!
Godparents are encouraged but not required to attend.
Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Center at least one 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 Reconciliation A priest is available to welcome you to Confession each Saturday
at 4:00 P.M. in the Church. Please don’t 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. To attend a session you must register online at
www.virtus.org
Parish Directory 516-379-1356
Mrs. Jean Buonocore - Administrative Assistant ext. 21
Ms. Maryse Haig - Finance Assistant ext. 17
Mrs. Mary Katz - Finance Administrator ext. 16
Ms. Venetta Pena - Receptionist ext. 10
Mr. Kevin Scanlon - Maintenance Director ext. 14
Weekly Attendance: 1250
Envelopes Used: 468
Collection: $12, 205.41
Fiscal Year to date: $311, 174.10
1 1/2% of the tithe will be given to: Bethany House
SACRED HEART CHURCH February 4, 2018 PAGE 3
Masses for the Week
Monday, February 5, 2018 9 AM Matilda Vigliotti
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 9 AM Joseph Acccurso
Wednesday, February 7, 2018 9 AM Barbara McNamara Thursday, February 8, 2018 9 AM Wilma Amedeo Friday, February 9, 2018 9AM Alfred Sowinski
Saturday, February 10, 2018 5 PM Ann & Edwin Tracey Theresa McManus, Philip Gerner Nicholas Bianco, Angelo Tilocca Sunday, February 11, 2018 8 AM Parishioners of Sacred Heart 10 AM Grace Gambino 12 Noon Ralph & Eleanor Yandoli 5 PM Agnes La Corte
In Our Thoughts & Prayers
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 support.
Joyce Ann Baranek Mario Borgatta
Palma Borgatta
Richard Brazenor
Aurelia Calabrese
Lillian Caraccio
Michael Carrara, Sr. Janet Castine
Joann Corum Everett Corum Kathy Costello
Yolanda De Lustro
Mildred Devizzio
John Devoti
Marika Doukas Kevin Duffy
Elizabeth Farrell Sr. Marie Vianney Gallagher
Daniel Gilroy Francine Giulekas
Barry M. Green
Mike Hindle
John Infantino
James Harry Kaiser
Joseph G. Kiefer
Gail Kimitis
Lorraine Kolstein
Vincent LaRosa
Priscilla Landro
Barbara Lasker
Philip Lattanzio Patricia Levitt
Josephine Lucci
Mary Ann Marciano Joseph Massaro
Patricia Massey
Fred Matalevich
Virginia Mc Cauley Rose Mary Mc Grath Harriet Meyer
Brian Mohr
Daria Mongelli
Jack Palamaro
Peter Palamaro, Jr.
Larry Pinto
Frances Pravata
Marilyn Reilly
Rick Reuter Jamie Richards Alex Salvaggio
Ann T. Saviano
Baby Sienna
Frank Silverman
Margot Silverman Devin Suau
Michael Shannon Frances Talia
Jack Thompson
Richard Webster
Vincent Worgul
Edward Ziminski
Robert Ziminski Rosemarie Ziminski
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.
Fred Peruggia, Josephine Valenti, Ellen C. Rafter, Donald J. Johnson, William Rafter, George Pashalides, Eileen Clarke, Dolores
Kulich, Vera Farrell, William G. Mohr, Shaun Hughes, Edward Walsh & Family, Frances Forgione, Lillian Milana, Randall Cordero, John Hursala, John & Mae Dugo, Teresa Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Helen Tatarka, Joseph Tatarka . Edward Hesse, Regina Platt, James Artura, Edward A. Kennedy,
Charlotte & Joe Francomano, Ryan Palma Amesse, Zina Campanale, Vito
Being Catholic in a World Where Most People Aren’t:
Interreligious Dialogue Today
An informative discussion about how the Catholic Church views other religions and how we relate in an often fractured world.
Presented by Fr. Greg Rannazzisi. St. Rose of Lima, Massapequa Park, on 2/15 at
9:30am or 7pm. Please call the Rectory to register: 516-798-4992.
April 23-27 2018
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As we come to celebrate Mass together during these winter days, it’s a good
time to review some liturgical practices to help everyone stay healthy and to
care for one another.
Holy Communion: Priests, deacons and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion are especially encouraged to wash and sanitize their hands before Mass begins.
Communion from the Chalice: The faithful should refrain from drinking from the chalice when one has a cold or is fearful of being infected.
Receiving on the Tongue: Faithful who normally receive Holy Communion on the tongue should refrain from receiving on the tongue when one has a cold or is otherwise contagious.
Greeting of Peace: Use your own discretion and best judgment when invited to exchange the greeting of peace during the liturgy. A simple bow of the head is acceptable. Do not be insulted if someone prefers to avoid shaking your hand.
SACRED HEART CHURCH February 4, 2018
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PARISHIONERS IN
ARMED FORCES Several years ago, we inscribed the names of loved ones -parishioners
and non-parishioners in a book placed before Our Lady of Fatima.
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.
Pvt. Andrew Reynolds, U.S. Army OS2 Anthony J. Magri, U.S. Navy
3rd CS P.O. Joseph La Form, U.S. Navy L CPL Elyse Franzitta, U.S.M.C.
L CPL Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C. Capt. Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force
SGT Ryan J. Baranek, Forced Recon, Paratrooper, U.S.M.C.
CPL Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C. PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army, Afghanistan
Lt. James Corino, Army Daniel Gilroy, USAF Airman 1st Class
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.
The Altar Flowers for this week have been donated by Phyllis Hughes
In memory of
Shaun Hughes
Little Black Books
Please be
sure to take
a Little Black Book as you leave church
next weekend. These 6 Minute Lenten
Reflections will be based on the Passion
according to Mark. They begin on
Sunday, February 11th and end on
Easter, April 1st.
Bishop John Barres appreciates the invaluable contribution that CYO teams,
coaches, priests, Catholic schools and parish staffs, parents and players make to vibrant
parish life and dramatic missionary growth of the Catholic Church on Long Island. He encourages CYO teams to go to Mass
together periodically in their team uniforms as a powerful witness of faith and
commitment to the entire young Catholic community of Long Island. He would like all CYO coaches, parents and players to read
his tribute that will be available in the LI Catholic in February.www.LICatholic.org
That those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure
of corruption.
Love Lives On Prayer support group for
those who have lost a loved one.
At Sacred Heart we have a
prayer group, Love Lives On,
specifically for those who are
grieving the loss of a love
one. We meet once a month on the first
Tuesday of the month. All are welcome to
share in prayer and conversation. Our next
meeting is Tuesday, February 6th
at 7:30
PM, in the Church Meeting Room; only
the east (rear of the church) or south
doors will be opened. Please bring a
friend and share this information with others
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