Redemptorists Serving our Parish: Fr. John F. Murray, C.Ss.R. Fr. Edward Gray, C.Ss.R. Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R. Fr. George Rosario, C.Ss.R. Deacon Darrell Cevasco, C.Ss.R. Redemptorist Permanent Missionary Residing S.H. Rectory Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., Permanent Deacons Serving Sacred Heart Parish: Deacon Tom Murray, St. Gerard’s Community Deacon Steve Cooley, Sacred Heart Community

Sacred Heart Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 7, 9 & 11:30am Weekdays: 7 & 11am Saturdays: 7:00am Holy Day Vigil: 7:00pm Holy Day: 7:00 & 11:00am Rosary: Mon.-Fri. at 10:30am Mon.-Sat after 7 am Mass Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00—3:45 pm Thursday before 1st Fri. 4—5 pm Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Friday 7:30am -4:00 pm Divine Mercy Devotions Friday 4:00 pm

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL

AND SAINT GERARD MISSION

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014

St. Gerard Mission Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 10:00am Wednesdays: 9:00am Holy Days: 9:00am Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Marian Prayer Priest Prayers: Mondays -9:30am Reconciliation half hr. before Mass Sacred Heart School: Principal:Mrs. Leigh Svajko Phone:386-428-4732

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Phone, 386-428-6426 / Location, 998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Please visit our website: www.sacredheartcatholic.com for Information on Redemptorists & Our Parish History Email:r_sacred@bellsouth.net

St. Gerard Mission: Phone: 386-426-0930 / Location, 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave. Edgewater, FL 32141

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December 21, 2014 Dear Friends. “Don’t miss the message,” seems to be the telecommunication warning of our day. Homes are jam- packed with devices to ensure that even the most trivial message gets through. Homes have multiple telephone lines, message recorders, call waiting, call forwarding, cell phones, smart phones, internet, email, fax machines, pagers and various other devices for making sure nothing is missed. It makes you wonder what messages are suddenly and routinely so important that

everyone is so afraid of missing them. God’s messages are the ones that are really important. In this week’s readings God sends a message to us using four different delivery systems to make sure we get it. In 2 Samuel 7, God sends the message through his prophet Nathan to David. The message was an important promise that God would establish an everlasting kingdom, not just a temporary, man-made kingdom, and that he would do it through a descendent of King David. This promise was critically important because this descendent would also usher in the means of a personal relationship with the Father based on loving forgiveness. Years later, God sends another message through a different means, by the angel Gabriel. In this instance it is not delivered to a king but to a lowly maiden, Mary. God’s message to Mary is that she was especially chosen to bear this promised descendent of David, who is coming to establish God’s kingdom. In this message she is given additional insight that this descendent of David was to be the Son of the Most High, the Son of God. What a message! Thankfully, we don’t have to miss it for God recorded it on the pages of his eternal sacred Scripture. As Mary received the angel’s message she then became a unique message bearer herself. For Mary did not simply deliver this message from God, as did Nathan the prophet, or Gabriel the angel, instead she delivered both the final message and the final messenger, as it says in Hebrews, “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.” (Hebrews 11:1,2) Jesus is both the final, most thoroughly revealing message of God’s love, and the quintessential messenger. And Mary, full of grace, delivered both God’s Message and God’s final Messenger, her son and our Savior, Jesus. “And if after the announcement of the heavenly messenger the Virgin of Nazareth is called ‘blessed among women’ (cf. Lk. 1:42) it is because of that blessing with which ‘God the Father’ has filled us ‘in the heavenly places’ in Christ. It is a spiritual blessing which is meant for all people and which bears in itself fullness and universality (‘every blessing’)… At the same time, it is a blessing poured out through Jesus Christ upon human history until the end: upon all people.” (Mother of the Redeemer, Pope Paul VI). God went to a lot of trouble in the days before telecommunication to insure that we didn’t miss the Christmas message; sending it through a prophet, an angel, a lowly maiden, and finally an only Son. Many are missing the message, some are waiting for a messenger to bring them the message. Having heard and received both Jesus and his message, we now have the privilege to carry both to people within our sphere of influence. Are we? Stop for a moment and gaze at the people within your natural environments. Who around us should we share the meaning of Jesus with? Communicating the message of Jesus is the Christmas spirit. May Mary our Mother watch over you and protect you always. Your brother in Christ, Father John Francis Murray, C.Ss.R.

Target Pledged Amount Paid to Date $98,768.00 $92,962.00 $87,842.09

Our Catholic Appeal - 2014 Thank you for your generosity.

Sacred Heart Community Total Registered Households 937

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Total Offertory Same Week (2012) $13,928.21 Attendance Last Week: 1023 Attendance Same Week Last Year: 1007

God’s Plan for Giving Week of Dec. 14, 2014

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Year of Consecrated Life What is the difference between secular (diocesan) priests and religious (consecrated) priests? Answer Secular—or better, diocesan—priests are priests who are ordained for a particular diocese and who serve ordinarily in parishes. This is their main work, although some are engaged in other ministries as well. At their ordination as deacons they incardinate (affiliate) with a particular diocese or archdiocese. At this time they make a promise to obey their bishop and, in the Western Church, to remain celibate. Religious (consecrated) priests are not necessarily more spiritual than diocesan priests. The word refers in this case to the form of life these priests live. All men and women who make public vows in a religious order are called religious. It means that by their vows of poverty, celibate chastity, and obedience, their lives are oriented in a special way to the virtue of religion so that all they do becomes a continual act of the worship of God. This is true of all religious, sisters and brothers as well as priests. Ordinarily they live and pray in community. Many of them wear a religious habit. Often they are engaged in a specialized form of ministry.

JOHN PAUL II Homily Given to the University Students of Rome, (Tuesday, 11 December 2001) Do not keep quiet about Christ's truth: cry it out loudly! Let me repeat once again, especially to you: "Do not be afraid!". "Put out into the deep", and go to meet Jesus confidently, since in him you will be free and safe, even when the paths of life become steep and threatening. Trust in him, young university students from various European nations. Welcoming him means that you open to him the treasures of each culture and nation, with its originality, in the dynamic process of a dialogue enriched by a peaceful exchange of the rich cultural multiplicity you represent. "A voice says, "Cry'" (Is 40,6). The Prophet's exhortation rings out strongly in our congregation. It is addressed to you, who make up the university and cultural world. You too must cry out, dear friends. Indeed, it is impossible to keep quiet about Christ's truth. It asks to be announced, not arrogantly but firmly and proudly. This is the parrhesia of which the New Testament speaks; the cultural allegiance of Christians must bear its mark. Cry out, young university students, by witnessing to your faith! Do not be satisfied with a mediocre life without spiritual enthusiasm that is bent only upon achieving your own immediate personal advantage.

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John Cantius was born in the year 1397 in the Polish town of Kanty (whence his surname). One day, after robbers had deprived him of all his effects, they asked him whether he had anything more. The saint said no, but hardly had they gone when he remembered having sewn some gold pieces inside his clothing; immediately he followed and overtook them. The robbers, astonished at the man's sense of truthfulness, refused to accept the money and returned to him the stolen luggage. To guard himself and his household from evil gossip he wrote upon the wall of his room (after the example of St. Augustine): "Guard against causing trouble and slandering others, for it is difficult to right the evil done." His love of neighbor was most edifying. Often he gave away his own clothing and shoes; then, not to appear barefoot, he lowered his cassock so as to have it drag along the ground. Sensing that his death was near at hand, he distributed whatever he still had to the poor and died peacefully in the Lord at an advanced age.

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Scripture Reflection for Today Mary said, Yes! How does Mary respond to the word of God delivered by the angel Gabriel? She knows she is hearing something beyond human capability. It will surely take a miracle which surpasses all that God has done previously. Her question, "how shall this be, since I have no husband" is not prompted by doubt or skepticism, but by wonderment! She is a true hearer of the Word and she immediately responds with faith and trust. Mary's prompt response of "yes" to the divine message is a model of faith for all believers. Mary believed God's promises even when they seemed impossible. She was full of grace because she trusted that what God said was true and would be fulfilled. She was willing and eager to do God's will, even if it seemed difficult or costly. Mary is the “mother of God” because God becomes incarnate when he takes on flesh in her womb. Jesus, whom the Father sent from heaven, is true God and true man.

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More than 20 Second Grade students received their Sacrament of First Reconciliation on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The celebration is doubly special because father & son Johnny and Jack Svajko both received the sacrament at the same time. The Penance Service was presided by our pastor, Fr. John Murray, C.Ss.R. and Father Gray.

The Herbig Family and Father Murray lighting the 3rd Advent Candle on Gaudette Sunday, Dec. 14th, 2014

The children made pink candles to celebrate Gaudete Sunday during the Children's Liturgy of the Word .

Below is Confession with Fr. Gray

The celebration was doubly special for the Svajko Family.. both father & son, Johnny and

Jack Svajko received their Sacrament of

First Reconciliation together.

Our wonderful Sacred Heart School Teachers and Staff celebrating Christmas together!

We had music to enjoy by both our Sacred Heart Students choir and our 9:00am Choir.

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Let’s Make our Goal 75 Bricks. . . Only 30 more brick to go!

Remember Your Loved Ones This Christmas Season

If you would like your brick blessed on February 21, 2014 your order must be placed by January 10th. Please stop by the office to fill out a form or pick one up from the rear of the church and return it to the office. We will send you a confirmation of your order with the request information included. Proceeds will be used to repair a leaking roof on the

Faith Formation Office (Knights Hall Bldg), and the renovation of the Faith Formation office due to the leaking roof. Repaired Roof - $6,500 Office Renovation - $2,500 Thank you, Father Murray

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TO HELP CALL ELLA AT 428–6426 MONDAY EVENINGS:

Doors open at 5pm-6:30 EARLY BIRD GAMES 7:00pm Call the Parish Office - 428-6426 for more info.

FRIDAY BINGO Doors open at 11:00am games begin at 12.30pm.

FREE LUNCH INCLUDED Volunteers Always Needed!!

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PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL MESSAGE Please check the Sacred Heart bulletin board in the church vestibule for responses to Sacred Heart Suggestion Box. Your questions and suggestions are always appreciated - Thank you

Ushers BadlyNeeded Ushers are needed for our 7:00am and 11:30am Masses. If you can help please call Fran McGrath call at 314-6480

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Needs Volunteers Dec, 23-Jan. 5, 2015

Please remember to consider the beautiful assortment of religious gifts that can

be purchased for Christmas presents at our Religious Articles Store. Your loved ones will feel truly blessed at Christmas.

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Mark & Debra Nelson of Dudley’s Funeral Home For the gift of the 2015 Calendars

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From Dudley’s Funeral Home

Nurses Corner Now that the holiday season has begun in full force and winter is on the way, our immune systems can be taxed. Here are some strategies to boost our amazing immune systems. EAT HEALTHY! Even though it is okay to indulge,

it should be done in moderation. Make sure you balance those wonderful "not so good for you dishes and sweet things" with whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and low fat dairy. EXERCISE! Exercise increases circulation of disease fighting white blood cells. Physical activity flushes bacteria from the lungs. When you exercise the body temperature rises which can keep bacteria from growing. Activity may also lower stress levels, which can lower the risk of illness. We a so blessed to have Laura, Father Bill and Brother Chris leading the chair exercises on Tuesday and Thursdays in our social hall. Join them, you will be happy you did and will help to prevent illness as well. SLEEP WELL AND STRESS LESS! Lack of sleep reduces the amount of antibodies that fight disease and infection. Some people need more or less sleep, find what is right for you. You should wake up feeling rested. Reducing your stress levels is very important in order to stay well. Prayer, deep breathing, laughter and even a leisurely 10 minute walk can help. MAKE POSITIVE LIFE STYLE CHANGES! If you still smoke, quit. Maintain a healthy weight and drink in moderation. Remember good hand washing! Stay well, blessings and peace, Dianne Barr, RN FCN-Parish Nurse

PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS Thank you to those who participated in the Pastoral Council Nomination Process - New names of council members will be made following next council meeting (Jan 27).

Girl's vocation club We had a very successful meeting this past Monday, Dec. 8th; we welcomed 5 new children and also welcomed the boys in Fr. Murray boy's vocation club along with Fr. himself in attendance. Sister Kathleen and Sister Josephine introduced a video about Sisters, Brothers and Priests which brought about many questions from our young people. Many adults also joined us. We look forward to our next meeting scheduled for

Monday, January 12th, 2015, 3:00pm - Knights Hall We are always happy to welcome new inquirers. For more information contact Suzanne Cooley- 386-957-4039 or Geeta Hyjek at 386-427-7855

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And Our Military Father, We could never thank our military men and

women enough for their courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people. Show us ways in our communities, churches, and families to thank and love them better. Keep and protect these heroes and their families, in the powerful name of Jesus we pray. Amen

SFC Daniel M. Carr, Army, A1C Ashley T. Cooke, Air Force, A1C Corey Harrell, Air Force, PFC Patrick H. Smith, Marines, MSgt. James D. Eaton, USMC, Matthew Stallings, Air Force, 1st Lt. Sean Knight, Armv,

Chris McFall, Military, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Capt. Jeffry Caslen, Lt. Col. Michael Arnold, Army, Corey Harrell, Air Force, Bryan Hollederer, Air Force, Josh Obertanze, Army, Maj. John J. Goodwin, Army-retired, Patrick H. Smith, Marine, Sgt. Nathan Benischek, Marines, Joseph Keegan, Air Force, Sgt. Timothy Dean, Marines, SGT John O'Brien, Army , Lt. Catherine O’Brien, Army, SPC Christopher O'Brien, Army, Capt. James Prial, Marines, Lt. Terence Prial, Army, Lt. Daniel Prial, Army, LC Damian A. Pardy, Marine, SSG Justin Nixon, Army, Major Peter Stambersky, SFC Marlene Harshman, Army, M.Sgt. Michelle Young, Air Force, Capt. Chris Loschiavo, Army, AFC Warren Lanier, Sgt. Timothy Ingoldsby, Major Shannon Stambersky, Lt. Conor O’Donnell, Navy, Lt. Marguerite DeHaven, Navy Pilot , Lt.JG. Rory O’Donnell, Navy, Lt. Brian O’Donnell, Navy, Sgt. FC Dominic Rymarczyk, Army, Capt. Chris Loschiavo, Army, Nick Staats, Marine, Jake Cash, Army, Sgt. Al Miller, Marine, Sgt Benjamin Ligeri, Army, Tec. Sgt. Tanya S. Wolf, Army, Tec. Sgt. Tammy L. Joseph, Army, Tec. Sgt. Kathy N. Zelaya, Army, Tec. Sgt. Edwin Joseph, Army, Capt. Anthony Wolf, Army, Master Sgt. Jase L. Zelaya, Army, Sgt. 1st Class August B. Alombro To add active-duty family members to the prayer list, please call 428-6426.

Mass Intentions SATURDAY VIGIL, December 20 4:00pm † Elenora Bator & George Mauzer / Loretta Mauzer Fourth Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 21 7:00am Intentions of All Parishioners 9:00am † Bill Meyer / Wife, Terri 11:30am † Alfredo & Jesuina Castanheira / Daughter, Dina MONDAY, December 22 7:00am † Jim & Freda Vincent / Kathy & Jerry Eaton 11:00am † Millard Hamsley / Mary Summerbell TUESDAY, December 23 St. John Kanty 7:00am † Joan Maniere / Family 11:00am Intentions of Elizabeth Finnick / Joanne Finnick WEDNESDAY, December 24 Christmas Eve 7:00am † Jack & Mary Keller (no 11:00am Mass this morning) The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord 5:00pm † Irene Kujawa / Daughter, Terri 10:00pm Intentions of All Parishioners The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) THURSDAY, December 25 9:00am Intentions of Mary E. Jones / Joanne Finnick 11:00am † Dick Trudo / Family FRIDAY, December 26 St. Stephen 7:00am † Donald O’Brien / wife, Loretta 11:00am † Louise Cafferty / Jean & Paul Tidman SATURDAY, December 27 St. John, Blessed Virgin Mary 7:00am † Agnes Walter / Husband, Tom 4:00pm † Joseph Schimizzi / Wife, Zena The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph Sunday, December 28 7:00am Intentions of All Parishioners 9:00am † Louis & Josephine Umile / Family 11:30am † Richard Connor / Wife, Katie & Family

Readings of the Week Monday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Tuesday: Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66 Wednesday:2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Thursday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25;Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11- 14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6,11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14] Friday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4,6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22 Saturday:1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]

Please Pray For Our Deceased George Monachino + John Adams +Margaret Schramm

And Our Sick Fr. Peter Sousa, C.Ss.R., Josefa Bala, Tony Petrocci, Robert A. Vendrasco,

Lois Kelly, Marie Renner, Lois Jordan, Joe Hochdoerfe, Alfred Cretella, Lian Maschke, Tim Meade, Elizabeth Wolfe, Charlotte Busse, Irene Wasilawski, Bianca Love, John & Kevin McGann, Bernadette Plourde, Thomas Sellers, Jr., Angie Gentry, Angela Camara, Don Mann, Marvel Richards,, Frances Rolander, Dody Sapp, Rebecca Jackson, Delina Dubose, Darla Ward, Linda DelFino, Lou Head, Jane Sherry, Paul Michael Hyboreck, Ed Safford, Roger Hegewald, Roland Robidoux, Barbara Newschafer, Karen Uyttewaal, Ricky Glant Christine Popolizio, Henry Dreher, Dorothy Konitsky, Andrew Chonko, , Ann Baslee, Christa Morgan, Tess Lee, Anthony Costanza Jr., James Adkins, Mary Mandell, Gloria Dougherty, Mary & Ed Wilson, Linda Garrito, Cheryl Hoppe, Abby Flanigan, Jim & Peg Willison, Mary Smela, Michael Swortwood, Peter Burhard, James Speyers, C. J. Allen, Amanda Tomazin, Annabella Story, Dolly Visconti, George Goodwin, Tom Vienna, Paula Rice Nemchek, Sandy Szuka, Buddy Norton, Michelle E., Dee Morton, Judy Ribeiro, Dorothy Rickman, John Selzer, Andrew Brophy, James Leby, June Urbanski, Cathy Losch, Donna Cunningham, Lindsay Carr, Fran McGrath, Shelsey Polito, Tammy and Pam, Jeanne Meehan, Patrick Finnick, Bobby Norton, Clarine & Gene Slayton, Bert Lindley, Steve Lamb, Angela Espy, Jean Chavaree, Doris & Jim Fabyan, Lisa Ponichtera, Chris Hodgkins, Ronin Assiante, Zachary Troxell, Tom Lorenzen, Al Amalfitano, Bennie Ligeri, Bob Douglas, Irene Connell, Tom Schneider, James Elliott, Rose Marie Ross, Christine Beck, Mary McKey, Frank Berube, Marie Berger, Trish Kinshella, Rita Westberry, Mary Seney, Patricia Goodwin, Christine Beck, Mary Ellen Banks, Estella Harelik, Rita Sweeney, Denise Tranfaglia, Jim & Dorothy Russ, Monica Valentino, Bobbi Montesano, Lil Lustig, Tony Talovchik, John Kilsheimer, Darlene Moncheno, Doris Magrich, Linda Gett, Rosemarie Brandriff, Edward Forte, Jeffrey Melasseca, Mark Swanson, Sr. Michaelyn, Curtis Dunlap Kristie Bishop Longacre, Kenny Tomaszewski, Laura Santos & Joclynn, Linda Barringer, Linda Muessig, John Waters, Bob Morton, Joe Morton, Ulo Uibopuu.

Please call the parish office to place someone's name on the prayer list- after several weeks the names will be placed on the Redemptorist Chapel Prayer List.

Events Calendar Saturday , December 20 4:00am Advent Anointing Service / Church after Mass Sunday, December 21 Fourth Sunday of Advent After the Masses this weekend: Little Bethlehem Religious Articles Display / Knights Hall 10:15 -11:30am NO Religious Education Classes will resume on Jan. 11 10:00am No Breakfast & Fellowship will resume on Jan. 11 Monday, December 22 6:30pm Bingo / Social Hall 7:00pm Simbang Gabi Mass / Church Tuesday, December 23 1:00pm & 7:00pm Advent Journey of Faith / Knights Hall 9:00am Senior Exercise / Social Hall 9:00am Legion of Mary / Social Hall 2:00pm Bereavement Support Group / Knights Hall Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 12:00pm CCW 3:00pm Jr. Legion of Mary / Social Hall Thursday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Friday, December 26 7:30—5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 4:45pm Benediction 1:00pm Bingo / Social Hall 4:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday , December 27 St. Vincent de Paul “Begging at the Door” after the Masses this weekend Sunday, December 28 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph 10:15 -11:30am No Religious Education Classes will resume Jan. 11 10:00am No Breakfast & Fellowship will resume Jan. 11

The Sanctuary Light will burn in Memory of

Mario DeBellis Requested by his niece, Rosemary, sister, Grace,

Sacred Heart Altar Flowers In Memory of Marygrace

& Emilio DeBellis Requested by their grandchildren,

sister, Grace, and brother-in-law, Frank

Sacred Heart Altar Bread & Wine

In Memory of Joseph Bousquet Requested by Rosemary & Son

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena Every Tuesday, after 11 o’clock Mass and at 7 pm Every Tuesday of the year, at Sacred Heart Parish, we hold a Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Since Sacred Heart Parish is in the care of the Redemptorist Fathers, devotion to Our Lady is very much a part of our parish life. The Redemptorists Rule of Life as written by St. Alphonsus

requires that Redemptorists have an extraordinary love and devotion to our Blessed Lady and to promote this devotion to all in their care. Come and be strengthened and blessed by Our Lady. “Never was it known that anyone who fled to her for protection, or sought

her intercession was left unaided. St. Bernard

SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICE CHURCH AND SCHOOL: Mail: ....... P.O. Box 729, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170 Phone: ....................................................... 386-428-6426 Fax: ............................................................ 386-423-4088 Emergency Sick: ............................................... 428-9899 Web: www.sacredheartcatholic.com Bulletin Editor, Susan Hall……..r_sacred@bellsouth.net LITURGICAL MINISTRIES: Altar Servers,Sylvia McCormick ...................... 424-9922 Eucharistic Ministers & Readers, Dody Sapp ... 428-6344 Music/Choirs,Parish Director, Don Roy ............ 428-6426 Ushers, Fran McGrath ...................................... 314-6480 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Baptismal Instruction, Augustina Conroy.......... 423-1939 First Communion & Confirmation .................... 428-6426 RCIA-Inquiry ..................................................... 428-6426 PRAYER MINISTRIES: Cursillo, Joe & Cathy Losch ............................. 423-3604 Elijah Cup-Vocation Prayers ............................. 428-6426 Legion of Mary, Ann Baslee ............................. 957-4647 Junior Legion of Mary, Geeta Hyjek ................. 427-7855 Prayer Line, Eileen Neri .................................... 427-5780 Respect Life, Carol Hummel ............................ 427-8456 Traveling Mother of Divine Mercy Prayer Group STUDY GROUPS: Esper Radosta386-848-1787 Small Church Community Sacred Heart, Gita-Hyjek ................................. 427-7855 Bible Study Evening, Dina Giordano .............. 428-6426 Bible Study Morning, Martha Grimes ............... 427-1259 OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION:428-6426 First Reconciliation, First Communion & Confirmation, Maria Bilodeau ........................... 428-6426 High School Youth Ministry, Ivy Wick ............... 428-6426 Religious Education, Agustina Conroy ............. 428-6426 Young Adult Ministry, Fr. Murray ...................... 428-6426 Vocations Ministry, Fr. Murray ......................... 428-6426 PARISH OUTREACH: Bereavement Ministry, Marna Ward ................. 428-0951 Coffee & Donuts, Gisela & Art Klobucar ........... 322-0882 Habitat for Humanity, Bob Perry ....................... 426-0393 Community Lunch Program, Jeanne Gayson .. 428-2584 Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Jim Bourne ...... 426-0882 Ministers to the Sick, Loretta Wells .................. 402-4816 Parish Nurse, Dianne Barr ................................ 428-7005 Prayer Shawl Ministry, Helen Prentiss ............. 427-5432 Stewardship Committee, Lou Bartos ................ 423-5323 Welcoming Ministry, Fran McGrath ................. 314-6480 Social & Events Ministry, Luz Rodriquez ......... 689-0573 PARISH MEN & WOMEN ORGANIZATIONS: Council of Catholic Women, Barbara Grimm .. 402-8665 Knights of Columbus, Fr. Downey Council, Sacred Heart, Grand Knight Fran McGrath ...... 314-6480 PARISH MAINTENANCE MINISTRY: Gardening Angels & Dream Team - Catherine Krzeminski ....................................... 428-6426 MUSIC: Parish Director, Don Roy .............. 428-6426 St. Gerard’s, Darryl Greeley ............................. 428-6426 and Ellen Graf ................................................... 345-0097 RELIGIOUS ARTICLE STORE: Call the Parish Office for Inquiries .................... 428-6426

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents & Godparents are required to attend a Sacramental Preparation Class. Please call the Parish Office at 428-6426 to register. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples wanting to be married at Sacred Heart Parish must be registered and practicing members of this parish. An appointment must be made with one of the parish priests at least 6 months in advance of the wedding. The Diocese of Orlando requires a marriage preparation program for all couples. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE / RECONCILIATION: At Sacred Heart Church the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:45pm and on the Thursday before First Friday from 4:00 to 5:00pm or by appointment at 428-6426. At Saint Gerard Mission confessions are heard a half-hour before Mass ANOINTING of the SICK: If you have a loved one who would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick please call the parish office, 428-6426. Or for an Emergency Sick Call, please call 428-9899. COMMUNION for Shut-Ins: Call the Parish Office- 428-6426 to arrange a Friday visit. MINISTRY to the SICK/Homebound: If there is anyone at home who cannot get to Mass to celebrate the Sacraments because of illness or age, please call the parish office, 428-6426

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Every Friday—7:30 am to 5 pm

Sacred Heart Chapel

“Spend an Hour with Jesus’ In Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Sign up to spend an hour

with Jesus. Sign-up sheets are in the Main

foyer of the Church

Note from Pastoral Council: Please remember, we are eager to hear any comments you have related to our parish. Please place our comments in the suggestion box in the church vestibule.

Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:00pm

Accompanied by Music & Song

Followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 4:45pm

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Jesus revealed to his followers the secrets of God’s Kingdom. In a Mission he does the same for you. He reveals that His kingdom is here and now and that it spells happiness and fullness of life for those who share in it. Happiness often seems to elude us. We would like to change our lives, become “new people”, more alive. The Mission offers us this possibility. Can you make this Mission? Decide today to put off anything that may interfere. You deserve this rich new life God offers you.

PARISH MISSION Conducted by Rev. Eugene “Red” O’Reilly, CSsR

at St. Gerard Mission Church Sun. Jan. 11—Wed. Jan 14, 2015 AT 7:00 p.m.

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit;

Romans 14:17

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Sponsors Angel Tree This is our last chance to bring Christmas joy to families in the area who are going through financial difficulties. The deadline to bring in your gift for the Angel Tree is this Sunday, December 21. If you have a gift but are unable to bring it in by the deadline, give Mary Kish a call at 386-402-8217 to arrange for pick up. Thank you to all who participated. May your spirit be refreshed and renewed this glorious season by the love of our precious Savior.

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