Sacred Heart Church & Saint Gerard Mission
Diocese of Orlando / A Redemptorist Parish Since 1926 Phone: 386-428-6426 • Emergency: 386-428-9899 • Fax: 386-423-4088
998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
P.O. Box 729, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170
website: www.sacredheartnsb.com Email: [email protected]
December 24, 2017
Welcome to
Sacred Heart Catholic Church & St. Gerard Mission Church We are delighted to welcome everyone who has come to share a Eucharistic meal with us today. Whether you are a family member, a friend, a familiar face, or a visitor, know that your presence
enlivens our Eucharistic celebration and our community. We are glad you are here. The Redemptorist Community of Sacred Heart Church & St. Gerard Mission
Redemptorists Serving our Parish Fr. Thomas Burke, C.Ss.R., Pastor
Fr. Edward Gray, C.Ss.R. Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R. Fr. George Rosario, C.Ss.R. Fr. Aldrin Nunes, C.Ss.R. Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., Missionary
Permanent Deacons Deacon Steve Cooley Deacon Tom Murray Retired
Sacred Heart Masses Saturday Vigil ....................... 4:00pm Sunday: ............. 7:00, 9:00 & 11:30am Weekdays: ................. 7 :00& 11:00am Saturdays: ............................. 7:00am Holy Day Vigil: ..................... 7:00pm Holy Day: ................... 7:00 & 11:00am Reconciliation Saturday ..................... 3:00—3:45 pm Thurs. before 1st Fri. . 4:00—5:00 pm
Sacred Heart Catholic School 1003 Turnbull Street
New Smyrna Beach, Fl. 32168 Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th Grade Principal: Mrs. Shelley Niswonger
Phone: (386) 428-4732 Fax: (386) 428-4087
Website: www.shseagles.org St. Gerard Mission Church
Phone: 386-426-0930 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave.,
Edgewater, FL 32141 St. Gerard Mission Masses
All administration is at Sacred Heart Parish Office
Saturday Vigil: ....................... 4:30pm Sunday: ................................. 10:00am Wednesdays:.......................... 9:00am First Friday:............................ 9:00am Holy Days: ............................. 9:00am Reconciliation: 1/2 hr. before Mass
Mass Intentions Saturday, December 23
7:00am + Louis & Josephine Umile by Family
4:00pm + Jim & Freda Vincent by Kathleen & Jerry Eaton
Sunday, December 24
7:00am + Robert & Scott Douglas by June & Alan Douglas
9:00am + Raymond Wojtkowiak by Rita Kisil
11:30am + Ahred Mazzant The Bellissimo Family
5:00pm + Irene Kujawa By Daughter Terri
10:00pm + Joseph Bousquet by wife Rosemary
Monday, December 25
10:00am + Dick Trudo by Family
Tuesday, December 26
7:00am + Donald O’Brien by wife Loretta
11:00am + Joseph Schimizzi Jr. by wife Zena
Wednesday, December 27 7:00am Benigno Sumera By Lawhorne & Sumera Families
11:00am + Domick Spadter by Mary Summerbell
(CONTINUED)
Thursday, December 28
7:00am Josephine Umile by Family
11:00am + Kenneth Lisk by Brother Walter
Friday, December 29
7:00am Todd & Joe Brodt by Rose Brodt
11:00am + Ceferino Buenaventura By daughter Maria
Saturday, December 30
7:00am All Parishioners
4:00pm + Kaelee Morrell by Andrea Bosma
Sunday, December 31
7:00am All Parishioners
9:00am + William Meyer by wife Terri
11:30am Fr. Tom Burke By Tom & Theresa Meyer Cross indicates the person is deceased. No cross the person is alive.
Reflection Let us gather to strengthen and support each other this Christmas season. God comes to us in
‘carne,’ in flesh, to share our struggles, experience our temptations and battles. God is Immanuel, with us, and God rejoices in us. In the first reading from the vigil tonight, Isaiah reminds us
“As a bridegroom rejoices in his bride, so shall your God rejoice in you.” We are saved! We are free! We are deeply loved.
Sacred Heart Weekly Offering
December 17th –Bulletin
Offertory Income Last Week ........... $11,739.00
Online Giving this Week ................... $1,125.00
Total Income ................................. $12,864.00
Flowers………………………………………………$1,075.00
Attendance This Week: .............................. 970
Our parish goal for Our Catholic Appeal in 2017 for
Sacred Heart is $105,829.00
Paid to Date - $93,770.64
Balance - $12,058.36
Our Catholic Appeal
$105,829.00
$93,770.64
Events Calendar
Sunday, December 24
10:00am Resumes Jan 7, 2018 Coffee & Donuts Hot Breakfast/SH Monday, December 25
10:00am MASS - CHRISTMAS DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday, December 26
7:30am Rosary/Chapel OFFICE CLOSED 10:30am Rosary/Chapel OLPH Novena after 11 am Mass
Wednesday, December 27
7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 3:15pm JMJ / KH 7:00pm Wed Evening Bible Study resumes on Jan. 03, 2018
Thursday, December 28
7:30am Rosary/Chapel 9:00am Sr. Exercise/KH 9:30am Thurs Morning Bible Study resumes Jan. 4, 2018 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 6:00pm Centering Prayer resumes on Jan. 04, 2018
Friday, December 29
7:30am Adoration/Chapel 7:30am Rosary/Chapel 12:30pm BINGO/SH 4:45pm Benediction/Chapel
Saturday, December 30
7:30am Rosary/Chapel Sunday, December 31
10:00am Resumes Jan 7, 2018 Coffee & Donuts Hot Breakfast/SH
Readings for the Week of
December 24, 2017
Sunday Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38 Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 or 1:18-25 Monday The Nativity of the Lord Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 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, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 or Jn 1:1-5, 9-14 Tuesday Saint Stephen, The First Martyr Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 8ab, 16bc and 17; Mt 10:17-22 Wednesday Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8 Thursday The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 1 Jn 1:5—2:2; Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18 Friday Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord / Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Saturday Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity ofthe Lord 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10; Lk 2:36-40 Sunday The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Sir 3:2-6, 12-14; Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5; Col 3:12-21 or Col 3:12-17; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39-40 or, for Year B,Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 105: 1-2, 3- 4,5-6, 8-9;Heb 11:8 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 or Lk 2:22, 39- 40
Second Collection January 28, 2018—Seminarians
This special collection for seminarians is used to support the formation of seminarians as they discern their
vocation to the priesthood. Preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Orders is a nine year process The full cost of a
seminary tuition, insurance and books exceeds $400,000 during the nine year formation period.
Your support ensures that our seminarians receive adequate tuition assistance.
Advent Program First Reconciliation -
Preparing for the Coming of Jesus
Students in Grade 2 received their First Reconciliation on Sat-urday, December 9 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Fr. Tom Burke & Fr. Aldrin Nunes were present to hear confessions.
What a beautiful morning with parents and children! God Bless!
Service in Leadership”
The faculty of Sacred Heart Catholic School visited Fairgreen Assisted Living Facility on Wayne Avenue, NSB on Wednesday evening, December 13, 2017. The teachers brought gifts to all 31 residents of the very beautiful facility and sang Christmas carols. Fulfilling this work of mercy is such a gratifying experience and the teachers were truly touched and grateful for the 0pportunity to serve.
The faculty and staff of SHS would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
“Living the Spirit of Service”
Sacred Heart Catholic School students hosted a brunch for members of the CCW and Knights of Columbus on Wednesday, December 13th in the Social Hall. These organizations/ministries support the school all year round. The school felt the need to give back to them and on Wednesday, a brunch was provided while two $50 and five $10 gift cards donated by the Cintron Family were raffled. The school also donated three Spirit shirts for the raffle. Food catered by WTCafe was enjoyed by everybody. The children provided entertainment by singing Christmas songs, played the ukulele, and one student who is one of the members of the cast of Nutcracker gave an endearing ballet number. The school would like to thank Mrs. Kathy Stanley for decorating the hall and helping out as a chaperone. Likewise, a big thank you goes to Mrs. Victoria Cintron for the decorations.! Pastor Fr. Tom Burke attended & Fr. Aldrin Nunes, led us in prayer.
Ministry News
The Knights of Columbus annual Christmas Party was held on December 16th. A good time was had by all. A deli-cious Italian meal was catered by Tianos. Local band QTQ supplied the music. Service awards were presented to our Pastor Fr. Tom Burke, Ella Copeland and Dave Montgomery for their continued and generous support of the council. Many thanks to the CCW and our local High School students who helped make the event a success!!
Knights of Columbus Fr. Downey Council #4934 New Smyrna Beach, Fl. 32168 Grand Knight George Seney
Breakfast with Santa— There were many smiles in the Social Hall this past Sunday as over seventy five
children got to visit with Santa. The annual event sponsored by the Knights of Columbus was a resounding success. Parish families were treated to breakfast as the children made their wishes known to Jolly Old St. Nick. Many thanks to
Art Klobucar and the whole Breakfast crew who provided the meal!!!
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CCW held their December meeting on December 6,
2017. We had a wonderful lunch including baked ziti, meatballs, salad, garlic bread and many delicious desserts, which were provided by Art Klobucar (breakfast chef). THANK YOU, ART!!
Fr. Tom & Fr. Aldrin were presented with their Christmas Gifts from CCW .
Honorary Member Certificates were presented to Helen Prentiss and Helen Prial by Judy Ribeiro.
We were entertained by the Children’s Choir of Sacred Heart School with a very nice Christmas program. Christmas gifts, including a large assortment of personal items, were donated by members, and will be delivered to residents of Smyrna West Assisted Living.
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Merry Christmas! May the
peace and joy that Christmas brings… Always be with you
and your family!
Legion of Mary -The petitions from our Sacred Heart
family which had been accumulated over the past year were gathered together and the ceremony of burning them with prayers and thanksgiving to God were done after the 11:00
Mass and Novena to the Blessed Mother, Tuesday December 5, 2017. Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a season
filled with peace and love from the Legion of Mary- (In attendance from left to right-Jean Chavaree, Mary Ann
Griffin, Theresa Meyer, Mary Carlson, Bonnie Sicbald
SAVE THE DATE !
AT SACRED HEART
January 20-25, 2018
BINGO Calling all Bingo
players! Sacred Heart is the
place to play!
Every Monday night Doors open at 4 Early Birds at 6,Regular games 6:30pm
& Every Friday afternoon
Doors open at 11 - Games start 12:30pm
Join Our Big Winners
Sherlyn Muller Robert Chester
Ministry to the Sick Workshop-
is led by Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R., and coordinated by Loretta Wells and Art Fandel, with the assistance of
Melanie Barnickle. The Ministers to the Sick had a successful meeting Saturday, Dec. 2nd, at the newly renovated Sacred Heart Social Hall.
Fr. Nelson provided an inspirational talk, and the
volunteers of Sacred Heart Catholic Church who were
called to minister with the sick and the homebound
shared touching experiences during their visits, plus
other things on their agenda.
A new family ministry — Is coming to Sacred Heart If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better under-standing of your faith, then join us. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study but will also bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. Please join us!
Sunday, January 7th immediately following the 9:00am Mass.
Come to the Knights Hall for a preview of this exciting new ministry.
You will have an opportunity to learn more about the program, and how you can participate by
simply asking questions. You will see how the Bible reveals God's loving plan for your life, and you will learn helpful ways to put
your faith into practice.
Plan to become an engaged Sacred Heart Family
No Bingo Mon –Dec 25th Mon—Jan 1st Yes Bingo FRI-Dec 29th
Stroll down Memory Lane-
Alice Clay Bennedict wanted to share this photo— A Christmas picture of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church when it was located in what is now the Social Hall, sometime back in the 60’s.
How many of you remember?
St. Gerard’s Small Church Community
Groups Welcoming New Members
St. Gerard’s Small Church Community would like to invite you to join us to gather and share the gospel in fellowship, give thanks for our many blessings, grow in understanding of God’s love for us, and learn to see God in our everyday lives. Groups gather at church or in facilitators homes for approximately 2 hours a week. The critical aspect of belonging to a small group is to love GOD with all our heart and to love people as our-selves. Come experience caring people who cheer others on. Receive encouragement from group mem-bers to grow spiritually, and receive support during difficult times in your life. Experience people who are excited to see you when you arrive at church, and be with people who are “safe” to talk to. All are welcome. Won’t you give it a try!
Listed below are the names of the facilitators, the day and time of their meeting, and their telephone number. For further information, please call the individual who facilitates a meeting that would be convenient for you.
Don/Joyce Crotty Meet at church Mon- at 1:00pm 386-290-2986
Roberta/Ray Lambert Meet in home Wed-at 10:00am 386-428-3225—H 845-781-0998—C Freida Butt/ Meet in home Thurs-at 1:00pm 386-427-2635 Ann Fiumara 386-428-1389
Roar against Hunger!!
Rory makes a great gift for the sweet kids in your life—no matter the age!! This Lion is making an impact; to date we’ve sold 112 lions, some of which have been donated back to St. Vincent de Paul to be delivered to children they serve. The cost is $20; $10 goes to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Sacred Heart parishioners can order a lion through the parish office by calling 386-428-6426. Payment is due on
delivery of your lion. St. Gerard parishioners can speak with any member of the St.
Gerard’s choir to order your lion. You can also call Ellen Graf at 386-689-7828 or
email: [email protected]
We thank you for your generosity and support to help us reach our goal of 100 lions sold!
Everyone at Sacred Heart Parish /School, Office staff, St. Gerard Mission & the
Redemptorist Community wish you and your family a very Blessed Christmas Season!
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
December 25 & 26 2017 & January 1, 2018
SACRED HEART
CHRISTMAS MASSES
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH (EVE)
5:00pm - Children’s Mass
10:00pm -Midnight Mass
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH- (DAY)
10:00am Mass
NEW YEAR’S DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018—10:00am
ST. GERARD
CHRISTMAS MASSES
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24TH - 7:00pm (EVE)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 25TH—10:00am (DAY)
NEW YEAR’S DAY
MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2018—9:00am
THANK YOU!!! For brightening a young boy or girl’s Christmas!
Your love and generosity made less fortunate families have a Merry Christmas. You have shown the true meaning of
Christmas. Thank you for all that you do and have done to support the Parish and the community of New Smyrna
Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill.
May God continue to bless you abundantly!
Saint Gerard Mission 3171 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL 32141
Begging at the Door
Next Weekend!
December 30 and 31
Jesus working through us in our
community
St. Vincent de Paul Society
St. Gerard Events Calendar December 25- December 31, 2017
Monday, December 25
10:00am Christmas Mass
Tuesday, December 26
Wednesday, December 27
8:30am Rosary 9:00 am Mass
Thursday, December 28
Friday, December 29
Saturday, December 30
3:00pm Saturday Choir-Practice 4:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Rosary 4:30pm Vigil Mass After Mass St. Vincent de Paul “Begging at the Door”
Sunday, December 31 New Year’s Eve
8:30am Sunday Choir-practice 9:30am Reconciliation 9:30am Rosary
10:00am Mass After Mass St. Vincent de Paul “Begging at the Door”
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day 9:00am Mass
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 23 4:30pm + Rufrano Family by Rosemarie
Sunday, December 24 10:00am + Thomas Galletta by Barbara & Family
Wednesday, December 27 9:00am + Dick Blackburn By his Daughters
Saturday, December 30 4:30pm + Joseph Vaglica Sr. by Mother Rosemarie Sunday, December 31 10:00am + Michael & Anna Caroive by Grace & Felice Albanese
Our parish goal for Our Catholic Appeal in 2017
for St. Gerard - $35,223.00
Paid to Date -
$25,973.34
Balance—$9,249.66
$35,223.0
$
$25,973.34
St. Gerard Weekly Offering
December 17th bulletin
Offertory Income Last Week ................. $3,733.00
Online Giving this Week ......................... $148.00
Total Offertory Income ......................... $3,876.00 Flowers……………………………………………………..$395.00
Attendance This Week: .................................. 348
For unto you is born this day in the city of David
A Savior, which is Christ the Lord. ~Luke 2:11
Wishing you a Blessed Christmas
Heavenly Father, We could never thank our military men and women enough for their cou-rageous 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.
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Altar Servers Joe Favaloro 428-7640 Altar Ministry Annie McDevitt 427-4604 Eucharistic Ministers Jan Ford 228-7004 Readers/Commentators Kathy Ackerson 427-2464 Music/Choirs Ellen Graf 689-7828 Ushers Felice Albanese 427-6682
PRAYER MINISTRIES
Rosary (Marian Movement of Grace Albanese 427-6682 Priests) and Chaplet of Divine Mercy
STUDY GROUPS Small Church Communities Linda Martin 882-0603 Library Ministry Jacqy Gawdun 689-1922
OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Communion for Homebound Parish Office 428-6426 Welcome Ministry Marge Cyr 428-0025 Bereavement Ministry Parish Office 428-6426 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Barbara Hortsing 426-0882
SERVICE MINISTRIES
Maids of Martha Grace Albanese 427-6682 Maintenance Kitchen Hospitality Freida Butt 427-2635
“There are different gifts but the same Spirit, there are different ministries but the
same Lord . . . To each person the manifestation of the spirit is given for the
common good.” Every person is called to contribute to the liturgy in a manner suited to his or her unique talents. It takes the help of many people serving in a variety of different liturgical ministries to help the liturgy flow smoothly and enable the participation of the assembly. At the present time, there is a serious need for volunteers in all ministries at St. Gerard’s. We invite you to prayerfully reflect on the gifts God has given you and consider volunteering your talents for one of our ministries.
Training: Training is provided to help you get started in all the listed ministries.
Scheduling: Liturgical ministers are scheduled at the Mass time of their preference as often as fits their schedule and are asked to arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled Mass begins.
Contact: Please see the list of ministries below. Call the leader of the ministry you are interested in to volunteer or for further information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR
MINISTRIES AT ST. GERARD’S
Many hands make light work!
ST GERARDS
Maids of Martha Cleaning Ministry
Welcomes you to join in their efforts to keep our worship space clean! Join us on
Monday mornings at 8:00 am for one hour of light housekeeping detail. Come once & try it!
Maybe God is calling you to serve Him in this way.
Vacuum, Dust, Scrub and Pray!!!
St. Gerard's Memorial Brick Program
We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to have an engraved brick embedded in front of our Holy Family statue on the path to St. Gerard's. Many use the engraved bricks to memorialize a loved one. This program is being run by the St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
Grace Albanese is the program coordinator (386)427-6682.
Profits will help our neighbors in need. The engraved bricks cost $50; ones with a logo cost $10 more. Forms with instructions are available on the bulletin board in the vestibule of St. Gerard's.
ALUMINUM POP TAB COLLECTION
The POP TAB collection for 2017 – 2018, is heading for another banner year. With the picnic season and outdoor activi-ties somewhat behind us now, we will soon be preparing to gather in family and friends for good times and catch up. With all the wonderful homemade foods to enjoy, you’ll need something to wash them down with. So, if the
libation of your choice has a POP TAB, please save it for the Ronald McDonald Houses. Thank you. See the picture of last year’s bounty in the vestibule of
St. Gerard. We did good.
