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Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart 720 Merrick Ave North Merrick, NY 11566 Phone: 516-379-1356 The Heart of Jesus in North Merrick
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
720 Merrick Ave
North Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: 516-379-1356
The Heart of Jesus in North Merrick
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We hope that all new residents will come to the Parish Center to register.
Adult Christian Initiation If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or completing your initiation into the Church 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 ext.10. One of our baptism coordinators will be happy to arrange a time to meet with you. 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 each Saturday at 4:00PM 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 the Parish Center.
Pastoral Staff Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor Rev. Peter Sarpong, Associate Pastor Deacon Charles Kammerer
Parish Outreach Mrs. Tanya Kasprzyk, Coordinator Outreach Office: 516-379-6123 Monday —Thursday 10am-1:30pm Faith Formation Coordinator Grades 1-5 Mrs. Cecelia Bradley [email protected] Music Coordinator Mrs. Jeanne Nuñez [email protected]
Pastoral Associate/Faith Formation Coordinator Grades 6-8 Miss Carol Tannehill [email protected] or [email protected]
** Please visit our Parish Facebook Page: Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart**
Parish Directory 516-379-1356 Parish Center Hours: Mon.—Fri. 9am—12 noon, 1pm—5pm Sat. 9am—3pm Website: sacredheartnm.org
Mrs. Kathy Ammirati—Volunteer Coordinator
Mrs. Jean Buonocore - Admin. Assistant ext. 21
Ms. Maryse Haig - Finance Assistant ext. 17
Mrs. Mary Katz - Finance Administrator ext. 16
Mrs. Ingrid Samperi Receptionist ext. 10
Mr. Kevin Scanlon - Maintenance Director ext. 14
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Masses for the Week
Monday, May 25, 2020 Memorial Day
9 AM For the military personnel who
died while serving in the United States Armed
Forces.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
9 AM Mario Dammacco
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
9 AM Francis & Dorothy Mills
Thursday, May 28, 2020
9 AM Catherine & Frank Wielk
Friday, May 29, 2020
9 AM John Fitzpatrick
Saturday, May 30, 2020
5 PM Hope Sassano
Eleanor Celano
Parishioners of Sacred Heart
Thomas Murphy III
Michele Giambrone
In Our Thoughts and Prayers
Sacred Heart Purgatorial Society
Caroline & Francis Cacossa, Margaret E. Riordan, Joan Fisk, Everett Corum, Jr, James J. Stasi, Maureen & Robert Murphy, 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 & Mary Mazzara, Ann & Jimmy Carillo, Margaret, Joseph, Jack Catherine Eschmanns, Nancy DeStefano, Carolyn McDonough, Carmel L. Carleo, Raymond
P. Carleo, James G. Dwyer, James P.Soldo, Robert Tom Riordan, Henry Darnaud, Stephen J. Brigandi, Sr., Ryan Palma
John Fitzpatrick, Amesse Furchak, Marlene, Lawson, Michelle Palma Furchak
Prayers for the Sick In an effort to make sure parishioners who are ill are properly prayed for we would like to keep
our Sick List as up to date as possible. Names will remain for one full month, but will be removed at the end of every month, unless there is a request by the family to extend the
prayers for the next month.
Brian Mohr
Ellen Martin
Joseph Massaro
Patrick O'Connell
Taylor Oshan
Jack Palamaro
Peter Palamaro, Jr.
Christine Rizzaiti
Debbie Ryan
Alex Salvaggio
Frank Silverman
Margot Silverman
Lester Smith
Lauren Sole
Ann M. Sullivan
Mary Sweeney
Salvatore Totaro
Ashley Towers
Lara Traum
Aidan Walden
Rosemarie Ziminski
Robert Ziminski
Taylor Agurto
John Carroll
Shannon Costello
Barbara Devoti
Baby Elise
Jack Faust
Baby Carleigh Feaser
Baby Madison
Baby Mason
Baby Sienna
Matthew Dwyer
Frank Godla
Marta Godla
Annmarie Guertin
Frank Guertin
Veronique Hall
Gloria Hannifin
Pat Hesse
Ethan Jean
Kathy Keegan
Philip Lattanzio
Mary Marzano
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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for May
For Deacons We pray that deacons, faithful in their service
to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.
An Act of
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the
Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were
already there and unite myself wholly to
You. Never permit me to be
separated from You. Amen.
Join us for Mass each weekday at 9am on our parish Facebook page: Roman Catholic Church of
the Sacred Heart.
While Masses are being said privately, all the names of the Mass Intentions will be
announced together for the weekend. If you would like to reschedule the date of
your intention, please call the Parish Center.
Live drawing on our parish Facebook page of
winners: Tuesday, May 26th
at 1pm. Roman Catholic Church
of the Sacred Heart
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SUNDAY CONNECTION—LOYOLA PRESS
First Reading Acts of the Apostles 1:12-14 After Jesus’ ascension to heaven, the apostles return to Jerusalem and gather in prayer with Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Responsorial Psalm Psalm 27:1,4,7-8 The Lord is our salvation.
Second Reading 1 Peter 4:13-16 If you suffer for Christ, you will be blessed.
Gospel Reading John 17:1-11a Jesus prays for his disciples.
Background on the Gospel Reading
Today’s reading is a prayer, which appears at the conclusion of Jesus’ Last Supper dis-course. At the end of the prayer, Jesus is arrested in the garden. The prayer might be read as Jesus’ final commendation of himself to the Father. In the prayer, Jesus also expresses care and concern for his disciples.
Jesus’ prayer reaffirms the complete union between Jesus and the Father. Throughout John’s Gospel, Jesus has been presented as the Word, who pre-existed with the Father and was sent to do the Father’s work on earth. In this prayer we learn that Jesus’ life and ministry have been directed toward one purpose, revealing the Father. When this work is accomplished, Jesus is to return to the Father to be glorified. Regardless of what happens to Jesus, in John’s Gospel, Jesus and the Father are in charge. Even in the description of Jesus’ death, Jesus does not simply die but instead hands over his spirit.
In today’s Gospel we also note the distinction found in John’s Gospel between the world and the disciples. The disciples are in the world, but they are separate from it because they have been given to Jesus. They are chosen from the world to be in service to the world for its salvation. This salvation has been accomplished in Jesus because Jesus has revealed the Father to the world, but the disciples will be sent by Jesus to make both the Father and Jesus known to the world. Jesus’ prayer is for the disciples’ work in the world.
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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 Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C.
Major Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force U.S.M.C. Deployed Aircraft Carrier Iwo Jima
Sgt. Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C. PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army, Afghanistan
Lt. James Corino, Army Lt. Commander William H. Mohr, Navy Amn. 1st Class Daniel Gilroy, U.S.A.F.
Lt. Daniel T. Lopez, U.S. Air Force Captain Patrick O’Sullivan U.S.N.A. U.S.M.C.
Michael Napolitano E.N.S.I.G.N. U.S. Navy John Devoti Lt. Col. U.S.M.C.
Prayer For The 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.
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Let us remember all our parishioners who have been called
home to our Loving God. We especially remember
Nicholas Muro Dorothy Reilly
Catherine Contartesi Michael Kennedy Mario Dammacco
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Thank you to all those who are continuing to support our food pantry.
Thank you to all who continue to support our parish. Your generosity is
very much appreciated.
