SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH - February 11, 2018
Reverend Anthony G. Coppola, Pastor ([email protected])
Reverend Daniel Bowen, O.de M. , Associate Pastor ([email protected])
Reverend Vincent Capuano, SJ ([email protected])
Deacon David Sirrianna
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week on Ash Wednesday, we will begin our Lenten journey over this period of forty days we will be hearing readings inviting us to change our hearts and keeping the commandments. We will hear in the gospels, Jesus will challenge us to follow home live by his guidelines for self-denial, fasting, prayer and generosity to those in need. Here we are in the middle of February ready to begin the Lenten season that begins on Ash Wednesday and by coincidence it also falls on Valentine’s Day. Perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on the fact that Ash Wednesday and Lent are less about giving something up and more about learning again the art of self giving love. Lent is a time for each of us to acknowledge God’s love. The focus is on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Its doing good works and a time to remember that it is also a penitential season. It’s a time to acknowledge and confess that we sometimes fail to live up to God's call to holiness. Through penance we admit to God that we are imperfect creatures but still trying to perfect our lives in Christ. Why is forty days significant in the observance of Lent? Scripture tells us in ( Mt, Mark ,Luke) that Jesus spent forty days in the desert before beginning his public ministry . He fasted and endured temptations by the devil. Our cele-bration of lent mirrors Jesus' time in the desert. In reflection these forty days is a perfect time for getting our spiritual lives back in order each year. Jesus is telling us and also teaching us to take time to bring this Lenten journey as a perfect time as a time for perfecting. Perfection and penance mean “sacrifice”, God doesn’t want us to be uncomfortable for his sake. To tor-ture ourselves with meaningless penance nor to give up pleasures we enjoy, so we will be grumpy to just fit the seasons. Many of us over the years have made sacrifices by giving up something we like to eat or do. Lent can be a perfect time to increase and not just decrease. As Lent begins, let us ask our lord for his special guidance in your daily practice of prayer , fasting, and good works throughout the Lenten season. As a suggestion there are various devotional practices daily during Lent. Seek God’s tender, love and mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Consider fasting or abstaining from a favorite activity and pray that you will always be obedient to God’s will. Offer a Hail Mary for the safety protection of all human life and those most vulnerable in our society. Share the message of gods love with a friend or family member in need. If you need to ask someone for forgiveness don’t hesitate do it. Attend daily mass, and prayerfully meditate on God’s word. Perform a charitable act of kindness in gods holy name. Pray that your belief and faith in Jesus Christ our savior, may be strengthened. Invite a family member or friend to church, especially one who has fallen away from the practice of the faith. Pray or meditate on the stations of the cross, and ask Jesus to teach you how to humbly accept the cross you
bear. Pray the rosary daily and meditate on the joyful mysteries. Read a passage from sacred scripture and pray for an increase of faith , hope and charity. There are also other various ways. You may personally choose during lent. However what it comes down to is dedicating surrendering our whole selves to God. So as Jesus speaks to us as we begin our Lenten journey. He knows we sin, but more importantly, we are utterly forgiven, loved and chosen by Jesus.
In summary , Lent should not be a challenge for us but an opportunity to get chosen to God’s call embracing love for us. Peace, Deacon David
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UPCOMING READINGS 1st Sunday of LentFebruary 18, 2018
READING 1: Genesis 9:8-15
“I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me
and earth”
READING 2:
1 Peter 3:18-22 “Christ suffered for sins
once, the righteous for the sake of the unrighteous, that he might lead you
to God.”
GOSPEL:
MARK 1:12-15 “THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS AT HAND,
REPENT, AND BELIEVE IN THE
GOSPEL.”
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE February 4, 2018
Collection $ 13,942.00 Education 2,425.00 TOTAL $ 16,367.00
Total Attendance: 1509
Thank You to all parishioners, friends
and visitors for your generous support
MASS SCHEDULE: Week Day Mass (Chapel) Monday-Friday: 8:00am and 6:00pm
Weekend Masses: Saturday:8:00 am and 4:00pm (Vigil), 6:00pm (Spanish Mass) Sunday: 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:30am
Reconciliation: Saturday:2:45pm, Wednesday:6:45pm
Novena Schedules:
Divine Mercy Chaplet: Tuesday — after the 8:00am Mass
Blessed Sacrament Adoration: Wednesday—3:00pm-9:00pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Thursday, after 8:00am Mass
First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 8:30-10:00am (after the 8am Mass) and 7-9pm (Mass at 9pm)
First Saturdays with Mary: 8:30am-10:00am
Weekly Mass Intentions
February 12, 2018 - Monday 8:00AM †Robert Fischer 6:00PM †Dennis Anthony Oliquino
February 13, 2018 ~ Tuesday 8:00AM †Intention of Helen & George Cardone 6:00PM †Therese LaChance
February 14, 2018 ~ Wednesday 8:00AM All Souls in Purgatory 9:30AM †Teodisia Jimenez 6:00PM Howard & Rosemary Scavelli
February 15, 2018- Thursday 8:00AM †Manuel Carvalho 6:00PM Irvin & Betty Jo Ross
February 16, 2018 - Friday 8:00AM †Laurence Buck 6:00PM †Nancy Paradis
February 17, 2018 ~ Saturday 8:00AM †Flora Ferraro 4:00PM †Ignatius & Ann Pagano (Presider: Fr. Bowen) 6:00PM Spanish Ministry (Presider: Fr. Capuano)
February 18 2018 ~ Sunday 8:00AM †Lillian Peterson (Presider: Fr. Coppola) 9:30AM †Conrad & Danny Daigle (Presider: Fr. Coppola) 11:30AM parishioners of Sacred Heart, those living and those gone before us. (Presider: Fr. Bowen)
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The Sanctuary Candle will burn this week
For the special intentions of the
BUCK & WALKE FAMILIES
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH - February 11, 2018
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CONFESSION SCHEDULE: Wednesday: 6:45 ~7:45pm Saturday: 2:45 ~ 3:45pm
Please be respectful that Confession will end at 7:45pm on Wednesdays and 3:45pm on Saturdays
If you need more time with the Priest in Confession, please contact the Parish Office and make an
appointment to meet with the Priest at the parish Office on another day
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ February 11, 2018
St. Petersburg Chapter Magnificat Meal
Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle
5818 Fifth Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Mass will be celebrated at 8:15 am in
the chapel.
TICKETS ARE BY MAIL ONLY Please send checks payable to "Magnificat" to
Linda Barron 6069 Second Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
For more information: tampamagnificat.net
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Gala Date: February 13. 2018 Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm Where: Retreat House We will be having a Pot Luck luncheon, so bring your favorite dish and we will have a wonderful lunch and fellowship.
Dessert and drinks will be provided. Please call Carol Kaleta (727) 548-0373 to let her know you will
be attending and what you will be bringing. Let's break bread together and watch a movie. See you there.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY February 11, 2018
Fr. Anthony & Fr. Daniel will be giving a
blessing/renewal of vows to all Married couples attending the Masses during this weekend.
First Communion and/or Confirmation for Adults (High school graduate or older)
If you are a practicing Catholic who has been Baptized, but has never completed full initiation into the Catholic Faith (has never received the Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation) and you would like to, now is the time to continue your faith journey.
Classes are now forming for our Spring session.
For more information, please contact Lisa Gunnin in the parish office (727) 541-4447 or via email at [email protected]
ASH WEDNESDAY February 14, 2018
Mass Schedule
8:00am Mass 9:30am Mass (with the School Children)
6:00pm Mass
Please be reminded that there is NO Adoration & NO Confession
On this Wednesday
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Tickets on sale NOW
at the Parish Office
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
7:00pm Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center
4951 78th Avenue N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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BABY SHOWER Join Father Lopez 5737
Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes for our Annual Baby Shower and
Baby Bottle Drive to benefit Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center,
Catholic Charities, DOSP
We will be collecting baby items in the Narthex of the Church at all Masses on Saturday and Sunday, February 17th & 18th, to share much needed items such as Diaper
(NB thru 5), Diaper Wipes, Pacifiers, 6-12 month toiletries such as Body Wash, Baby Lotion, Shampoo, Diaper Rash Ointment, and Baby Powder. New or gently used items for Babies and Moms will be gladly accepted. Baby bottles
are available in the Narthex on February 10th & 11th for cash donations (fill them with your extra coins!!) and we will
be collecting them as well. Checks should be payable to: “Catholic Charities”.
Thank you for considering these gifts! “…I came that they may have life, and have it more abundantly”
(John 10:10) “
All donations are tax deductible as a 501(c)3 organization donation.
THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ February 11, 2018
Share A Little, Help A Lot
Week # 2 February 17-18 Mac & Cheese & Snack Foods
It's time again to help those in need with our “Share A Little, Help A Lot”
program. For the next six weeks a variety of items will be collected to assist in stocking our
His Heart Society Food Pantry. Please bring your dona ons to church and drop them off in the Narthex or bring them directly to the Food
Pantry–Church parking lot from 9am-11am, Tuesdays or Thursdays
Feb. 10-11 Cereal & Canned Soup Feb. 17-18 Mac & Cheese & Snack Foods Feb. 24-25 Rice, Potatoes, Canned Vegetables March 3-4 Toilet paper March 10-11 Canned Tuna & Meat March 17-18 Pasta & Sauce
Thank you so much for all your generous donations!
NEW SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY ADORATION
2:00-6:00pm & 6:45-8:00pm
Sacred Heart Chapel
Effective FEBRUARY 28, 2018, our Wednesday Adoration will
start at 2:00pm and end at 8:00pm.
Confessions on Wednesday nights will end at 7:45pm to give the
Priests enough time to prepare for the closing of the Adoration.
Please be reminded of this new schedule.
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THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ February 11, 2018
SYMBOLON: THE CATHOLIC FAITH EXPLAINED
The Symbolon video series proclaims the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith in a way that meets people where they are at, captivates their hearts and minds for Christ and His Church and forms them
with a Catholic worldview that prepares them to engage the many cultural influences today that undermine Christian living.
-- 20 Sessions in total – Come to all the sessions, or just the sessions you would like
Meets: Monday Mornings at 9 - 10:30 a.m. or Thursday Evenings 7 - 8:30 p.m. Monday Mornings meet in the Parish Retreat House
Thursday Evenings meet in the Parish Center PRESENTED BY: FR. DANIEL BOWEN
PART II: Living the Faith Week of: Episode title Apr. 22 The Sacraments Apr. 29 The Eucharist May 6 Walk Through the Mass May 13 Penance and Anointing of the Sick May 20 Matrimony and Holy Orders June 3 A Catholic Moral Vision June 10 A Love that Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love June 17 A Love that Lasts: God’s Plan for Love and Sexuality June 24 Catholic Social Teaching: Building a Civilization of Love July 1 Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person
PART I: Knowing the Faith Week of: Episode title Jan. 21 The Journey Jan. 28 Divine Revelation Feb. 4 The Bible Feb. 11 The Story of Salvation Feb. 25 Who is Jesus? Mar. 4 The Paschal Mystery Mar. 11 The Holy Spirit and Life of Grace Mar. 18 Why Do I Need a Church? Apr. 2 Mary and the Saints Apr. 8 The Last Things
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CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: 727-541-4447 (Fax:727-541-2037)
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am—3:00pm (Closed for lunch: 12 - 12:30 pm)
Friday: 8:00 – 12noon
School Office Hours: 7:30am-4pm Monday to Friday
(727) 544-1106 Robert Yevich, School Principal
Parish Administrator: Tony Mazzella [email protected] Property Technician: Michael Scavelli [email protected] Parish Secretary: Sharon Stelbasky [email protected] Music Ministry: Michael Marth [email protected] Nicholas Gunnin [email protected] Alberto Maisonet [email protected] Youth Minister Andrew Johnson [email protected] Faith Formation Lisa Gunnin-Coordinator [email protected]
Director of Liturgy Melody Lee [email protected] & Bulletin Editor
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Bill & Sally Cauchon Rocco Passero Antoinette Passero William Santiago Harry Dougherty James Goodwin Thomas Bourke
Ron Fitch Bill Fitzgerald
Please pray for the sick of our parish...
Pray for those who have gone before us… Barbara Andrews Jan. 12, 2018 Margaret Mercurio Jan. 2, 2018 Ron Persaud Jan 20, 2018
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