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]
March 1, 2020
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. Jim McCabe, C.Ss.R. Fr. Aldrin Nunes, C.Ss.R. Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., Missionary
Permanent Deacon Deacon Lou Bartos
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: Please check with the Parish Office and Bulletin for varying schedule
Reconciliation
Saturday ..................... 3:00—3:45 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 Holy Days: ................................. 9:00am
Reconciliation: 1/2 hr. before Mass
Mass Intentions Saturday, February 29
7:00am + Rev Francis Browne C.Ss.R. For Prayers answered 4:00pm + Raymond Heath by Joan Heath
Sunday, March 1 7:00am + Pam Daglis by Tronnie O’Connor
9:00am + Betty Raicioni by Husband Walter
11:30am + John Zerr by JoAnn Richardson
Monday, March 2 7:00am + Irene Kujawa by Daughter Terri
11:00am Sick And Dying by Carlos & Maria Costa
Tuesday, March 3
7:00am + Beverly Studer by Husband Rick
11:00am Living & Deceased Members of Legion of Mary
Wednesday, March 4 7:00am + Benjamin Sharman by Suzie Sharman
11:00am + Joanne Finnick by Bereavement Ministry
Thursday, March 5 7:00am + Bob Herrold by Sahakian Family
11:00am + Judy Rosky by Jerry Rosky
Friday, March 6 7:00am + Mary Mandell by Friends
11:00am + Gabe & Al Vasquez by Judy & Tom Spadaro
Saturday, March 7 7:00am Daniel Malkasian by Family
4:00pm Council of Catholic Women
Sunday, March 8 7:00am + Stan & Sophie Sawicki by Greg & Laura Hopkins
9:00am + Betty Raicioni by Husband Walter
11:30am + Nicanor Jamillarin Father of Esper Radosta Cross indicates the person is deceased. No cross the person is alive.
Reflection How can we overcome sin and gain freedom over our unruly desires and the lies of Satan and the world? The Lord Jesus gives us his Holy Spirit to help us in our weakness (Romans 8:26) and to be our guide and consoler in temptation and testing (1 Corinthians 10:13). The Lord gives grace to the humble who acknowledge their dependence on him (James 4:6) and he helps us to stand against the lies and attacks of our enemy, Satan, who seeks to destroy us (1 Peter 5:8-10; Ephesians 6:10-18). The Lord Jesus is ever ready to pour out his Spirit upon us that we may have the strength and courage we need to resist sin and to reject the lies and deceits of Satan. God wants us to "fight the good fight of the faith" (1 Timothy 6:12) with the power and strength which comes from the Holy Spirit. Do you rely on the Lord for your strength and help?
"Lord Jesus, your word is life and joy for me. Fill me with your Holy Spirit that I may have the strength and courage to embrace your will in all things and to renounce whatever is contrary to it.”
Events Calendar Sunday, March 1 10:00am Coffee & Donuts and More!!
Monday, March 2 7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 6:00pm—————
Tuesday, March 3 7:30am Rosary/Chapel 9:00am Legion of Mary/Office Bld 9:00am Sr. Exercise/KH 10:30am Rosary/Chapel
Wednesday, March 4
7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 12:00pm CCW Meeting/SH 6:30pm Choir Practice/Church 7:00pm Wed Evening Bible Study/KH
Thursday, March 5
7:30am Rosary/Chapel 9:00am Sr. Exercise/KH 9:30am Thurs Morning Bible Study/Office Bld. 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 6:00pm Centering Prayer/Chapel
7:00pm RCIA/KH
Friday, March 6
7:30am Adoration/Chapel 7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 12:00pm—————
Saturday, March 7
7:30am Rosary/Chapel
Readings for the Week of March 1, 2020
Sunday First Sunday of Lent
Gn 2:7-9, 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 or Rom 5:12, 17-19; Mt 4:1-11
Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin
Is 55:10-11; Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19; Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday Saint Casimir
Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Lk 11:29-32
Thursday Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8; Mt 7:7-12
Friday Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8; Mt 5:20-26
Saturday Saint Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs
Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Mt 5:43-48
Sunday Second Sunday of Lent
Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday
are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for
Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are
obligatory days of abstinence.
For members of the Catholic Church, the norms on
fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59.
When fasting, a person is permitted to
eat one full meal, as well as two
smaller meals that together are not
equal to a full meal. The norms con-
cerning abstinence from meat are
binding upon members of the Latin
Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.
Sacred Heart Weekly Offering February 23, 2020
Offertory Income Last Week …….....$9,135.00
Online Giving this Week ……..………...$660.00
Total Income …….……………………..…..$9,735.00
Attendance This Week………………….…...….925 Diocesan Collection
Catholic relief Services March 22, 2020
Catholic Relief Services: Provides funding for Catholic Relief Services; USCCB Office of International Justice
and Peace, Migration and Refugee Services, and Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees; relief work of
the Holy Father; and the Catholic Legal Immigration Network. Central Eastern Europe:
This special collection channels aid through the bishops’ conferences of Central and Eastern Europe to meet the needs of rebuilding the Church: training seminarians and lay leaders, supporting social service programs,
youth ministry, pastoral and catechetical centers, schools, church construction and renovation, and
evangelization through Catholic mass media.
Our parish goal for
2020 Our Catholic Appeal
Sacred Heart is $99,256.00
Paid to Date - $5,142.30
Balance - $94,113.70
$99,256.00
5,142.30
Religious Ed & SHS News
Homeless Lockout 2020. Our middle school students slept in boxes for a night to grow in awareness on the
plight of our homeless brothers living in boxes and tents. Our heartfelt thanks to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department - Sgt. Mongosa, Officer John & Officer Trzasak for checking on us the entire night. We also thank our parents - Mrs. Cintron, Mrs. Stout, Mrs.Corso, and Mrs. Breary; Fr. Jim McCabe, and Fr.Aldrin Nunes who chaperoned our children the whole night of February 14th and waited until all the children were picked up by their parents on Saturday morning. This was the third homeless lockout Sacred Heart School had organized. Guest speakers were Ms. Donna Hinkle from
“Under the Stars” hot meals program and Sgt. Jen Mongosa of NSB Police Department.
This was the JMJ group enjoying Mac and Cheese made by Ms. Suzanne Cooley and
decorated cupcakes made by Ms. Stephanie. The group began
with prayer and we discussed the upcoming Sunday Gospel, relating it to the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy. We then engaged in a craft for Valentines' Day. Our group
consists of 3rd through 8th graders, we meet Wednesday 3-5pm in the Social Hall. Anyone wishing to join us is encouraged to
send a permission slip to the school office! May God continue to Bless our efforts.
S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Day – A Valentine’s Day to remember
challenged every student to engage in faith-infused academic learning. Students immersed themselves in hands-on, collaborative learning in the areas of STREAM. All the activities presented by the STREAM team led by Mrs. Barbara Panagis proved a
success. Students from all grade levels enjoyed their critical/creative experience and created projects such as candy delivery zip lines, cupid crosses, density labs, pulley systems, and jump ropes.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is preparing for its STREAM certification and has been designing project-based activities promoting independent and student-centered learning rooted in our Catholic faith and tradition.
Sacred Heart Catholic School is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon school for PreK thru 8. For more information or to schedule a tour of our school, please contact Mrs. Lisa Buck, school manager or Mrs. Shelley Niswonger, principal at 386-428-4732
Join us here at
SACRED HEART
For 6 consecutive Mondays beginning on March 2nd at 7:00pm
and at ST. GERARD
For 6 consecutive Wednesdays on March 4th after morning Mass
Calling all ladies of Sacred Heart and St-Gerard
The CCW (Council of Catholic Women) Monthly meeting
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
12 Noon, Sacred Heart social hall
YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR
ULTREYA GATHERING
THURS-MARCH 12th at 6pm—8pm
Pot Luck Dinner in the Social Hall.
Meeting will follow. Come to meet and greet friends for fellowship & grow in the
grace of Christ
All Welcome!
Change for a Change
Because it is the season of Lent and a time of reflection and sacrifice, it is a good time to think of our less fortunate brothers and sisters in our area. Again this year, Sacred Heart/St. Gerard Council of Catholic Women are asking each family of the parish to take a bottle home and collect their change throughout Lent to help with the Hot Meal program and other non-profits that provide for the homeless in our area.
Bottles will be available at all masses THIS WEEKEND Feb 29th & March 1st.
We will collect the bottles Easter weekend, April 11 & 12. Because of your support and generosity,
we have collected over$14,000 in the past 3 years. Let's see if we can raise another amazing amount this year!
Every Friday
at
7:30am-4:00pm
in the Chapel.
Come in for a visit, you’ll be glad you did. All are welcome
“Could you not watch one hour with me” Mark 14:37
Enter into the Season of Lent by accompanying our lord as he journeys
through his suffering and death by praying the Stations of the cross
Every Friday at 7:00pm during lent At Sacred Heart
St. Vincent de Paul— Next Meeting-Join Us!
You're invited to be part of our gathering on
Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 6:30 pm at
Sacred Heart Social Hall behind the church.
All parishioners are invited to get together in the Gathering Place
After the 4:30pm—Mass Saturday March 7th
After the 10:00am—Mass Sunday March 8th
To welcome new registered parishioners
A perfect opportunity to make connections and start new friendships!
St. Gerard—Ministry News
The Young at Heart Seniors Club
of St. Gerard's is sponsoring a trip to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary
Queen of the Universe in Orlando on Thursday, March 26.
We will depart St. Gerard by bus at 8:30 am. The day will consist of a guided tour of the Basilica and free time to enjoy the gift shop, museums and Rosary Garden.
We will also attend Mass at 12:05 pm after which the bus will depart. On the way home we will stop for lunch. You will be able to choose between the following 3 restaurants: Long Horn, Carrabbas, or Panera Bread. We will depart for home at approximately 2:30 pm and will arrive back at St. Gerard's by 4:00pm.
Cost for the bus ticket is $25.
Other expenses you may encounter at your discretion include: 1. Tip for bus driver
2. Donation for the guided tour 3. Cost of your lunch
HOLY SNACKERS LUNCHEON
There will be a luncheon on Monday March 9th at 12pm at the
Flagler Tavern on 414 Flagler Tavern Ave. New Smyrna Beach Fl 32169.
Maximum number 35. Full menu. Separate checks.
Gluten free and vegetarian choices available.
Please call Anne Swift 386-478-6933 to reserve your place.
A sign up sheet will be available at St Gerard’s Church
from Feb 22nd and 23rd.
And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, then from the cloud came a voice that said,
“This is my beloved Son, with who I am well pleased; listen to him. Matthew 17:3-5
Our Faith In Action
“Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul”
Join Society of St. Vincent de Paul members on their
spiritual growth journey through service to people and
families in need. From the Society’s traditional home
visits, food pantries and assistance with rent and utilities, to
innovative healthcare, financial and mentoring programs,
the Society’s Vincentians see the face of Christ in the
people they encounter. In this 10-week series, Vincentians
volunteer across the country to bring effective, personalized
help to those in poverty and share with you their stories of
Christ’s love along the way.
Saint Gerard Mission 3171 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL 32141
St. Gerard Events Calendar
March 2, 2020– March 8, 2020
Monday, March 2
9:00am Rosary (Marian Movement of Priests) & Divine Mercy Chaplet
Tuesday, March 3
6:30pm SVdP Meeting at Sacred Heart
Wednesday, March 4
8:30am Rosary 9:00am MASS ASH WEDNESDAY † Thursday, March 5
Friday, March 6
3:00pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 7
3:00pm Saturday Choir—Practice
4:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Rosary 4:30pm Vigil Mass
Hospitality after Mass
Sunday, March 8 2 ND SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30am Sunday Choir—Practice 9:30am Reconciliation 9:30am Rosary 10:00am MASS Hospitality after Mass
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 29
4:30pm + Dcn Tom Murray by Betty Murray & Family
Sunday, March 1
10:00am + Dcn Tom Murray by Joan Wilk
Wednesday, March 4 9:00am + Santo & Esterina Caruso by Nick & Virginia Dama Saturday, March 7
4:30pm + Teddy Schaeffer by Frank & Corrinne Koehler
Sunday, March 8 10:00am + Edward Lacroix III by Mom & Dad
St. Gerard Weekly Offering February 23, 2020
Offertory Income Last Week…...………….....$.3,675.00
Online Giving this Week..…....….…….............$265.00
Total Offertory Income…...….…..................$3,940.00
Attendance This Week……………………...................449
Every Monday at St. Gerard
9:00 am
Rosary (Marian Movement of Priests)
and Divine Mercy Chaplet
will be prayed.
Our parish goal for
2020 Our Catholic Appeal
St. Gerard is $39,170.00
Paid to Date - $2,548.00
Balance - $36,622.00
$39,170.00
2,548.00
FRIDAYS DURING LENT AT
ST. GERARD’S Stations of the Cross
will be prayed at 3:00 pm
every Friday.
(February 28—April 3).
Come contemplate, and enter into,
the mystery of Jesus' gift of himself to us.
Why should people give to OCA? Through OCA, our diocese is able to address the
spiritual, educational, and humanitarian needs of our nine counties in ways that no parish could accomplish alone.
In this way, OCA provides parish leaders with an opportunity to address the connectedness of our Church
and the impact OCA has in our community. Every time we say the Creed, we reaffirm the fact that we are members of
the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. Each of us is responsible not only for his or her parish,
but also for the well-being of the Church throughout our diocese and the world.
ALUMINUM POP TAB COLLECTION
The POP TAB collection period for 2019 – 2020 will end
on Sunday March 1st. We had a banner year
thanks to all of you who participated. A picture
of our collection will be on the bulletin board
in the vestibule ofSt. Gerard in a few weeks,
look for it and be proud. Our collection of POP
TABS, will be combined with the POP TABS
collected by the families and friends of
Chisholm Elementary School in NSB and donated to the
Ronald McDonald houses in Orlando. They depend
greatly on these yearly collections donated by the schools
participating in their program to help offset the cost to
shelter, comfort, and care for the families as they wait for
their children to be healed. The next POP TAB collection
period, 2020 – 2021, will begin immediately on Monday
March 2nd so as in the past, since 2009, please start saving
those POP TABS again, every one counts.
Thank you again. God Bless. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion are lay ministers who
have been commissioned by the Bishop of
Orlando to assist the priest in distributing
Holy Communion at Mass. They serve at
all Masses at Saint Gerard's Church – Saturdays at 4:30 pm,
Sundays at 10:00 am, Wednesday Mass, Holy Days, Funeral
Masses and, with special training, visits to the homebound.
Catholics in good standing must be recommended by the Pastor
to the Diocese of Orlando. They are initially trained by the
Diocese in a three hour class. These classes are held in various
locations throughout the year. Once trained, the mandates are
good for 5 years. After the initial training, Extraordinary
Ministers receive instruction on the procedures at Saint Gerard's
Church. Schedules are posted monthly. Ministers can indicate at
what Mass they prefer to serve, and are asked to find a substitute
if they are unable to serve on their scheduled day. They may be
asked to arrive thirty minutes to an hour before Mass to help pre-
pare for the Eucharistic celebration.
Baptized and confirmed Catholics are qualified to be
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Anyone interested in serving in this ministry can speak to any
Eucharistic Minister, or contact Jan Ford at 386-690-7623
Here at St. Gerard’s
Especially during the summer, our
ministries need more helpers! If you
have served or never served at the
altar, training is available.
Ladies, this means you too!
Heavenly Father, we could never thank our Military Men & Women Policeman, Fireman and 1st Responders 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.
St. Gerard's Memorial Brick Program This program is being run by the
St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
The engraved bricks cost $50;
bricks with a logo cost $10 more.
Forms with Instructions are available
on the bulletin board in the vestibule of
St. Gerard's.
St. Gerard’s is in need of Ushers. We are blessed with a very spiritual
atmosphere because of all parishioners.
Now we have a need for men and women to
volunteer to be Ushers or part time Ushers to
help keep our Mass running smoothly and
reverently. We will work with your schedule
that is convenient for you. If you would only like to do the collec-
tion basket that would be very helpful. Anytime that you can give
to helping our Mass run smoothly would be greatly appreciated.
Please help us to continue our spiritual atmosphere
for all parishioners. WE NEED YOU!
