December 8, 2019—Second Sunday of Advent View BASILICA OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS 927 PARK AVENUE, SYRACUSE, NY 13204 WEBSITE: WWW.SACREDHEARTBASILICASYR.ORG EMAIL: [email protected] Visit the Basilica’s Gift Shop in the Church vestibule.
WELCOME—Visitors and New Parishioners! Please introduce yourself to the Pastoral Staff
and register by completing a census form found in the vestibule of the church.
PASTORAL STAFF Rector – Rev. Andrew E. Baranski Deacons — Dc. Frank Timson Dc. Richard Galloway Director of Faith Formation & Parochial Assistant - Sr. M. Melanie Jaworski; CSSF Music Director— Francis A. Schultz
TELEPHONE NUMBERS Parish Office: 315-422-2343 Fax: 315-422-2344 Religious Education: 315-422-4086
Music Ministry: 315-956-2066 Cemeteries: 315-446-2649 Food Pantry: 315-492-9325
LITURGY SCHEDULE
Monday & Tuesday—7:00 a.m. Wednesday—Friday—12:10p.m. Saturday: Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00, 11:00 a.m. (bilingual) & 1:00 p.m. (Latin). Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. – Novena to the Miraculous Medal & St. Jude. Thursday: Divine Mercy Chaplet at the conclusion of the 12:10 p.m. Mass.
Every Catholic should be registered as a member of a parish community. SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Wednesday—Friday 11:45 a.m.; Saturday: 3:00 p.m. Baptism: Saturday 1:00p.m. – Parents must attend an Instructional session held every first Wednesday of the month from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Church basement. Weddings : An appointment must be made at least 6 months in advance (Diocese of Syracuse Policy). The bride or groom MISSION STATEMENT must be a practicing Roman Catholic. Anointing of the Sick: Please notify the Sacred Heart Parish is a Roman Catholic Community led rectory if you or someone you know is sick, in by the Holy Spirit. We are united by faith in the teachings the hospital or homebound. of Jesus Christ and we are committed to continuing His Office Hours: Monday –Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Mission on earth through liturgy, ministry and social action. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Syracuse Sunday–Niedziela– December 8, 2019 – Votives & Candles Second Sunday of Advent Votives to the Sacred Heart -+Frank Vnek 9:00am +Joseph Hajski Sr. & James Hajski OF Betty Hajski Votives to the Blessed Virgin + Martha Vnek *Living & Deceased Members of the Rosary Society +Konstanty & Jozefa Szymanowski; +Walter & Loretta *+Peter Wojcik OF Charles Gaska; John Butkins Sr. +Sally & Ted Kotula *+Lisa Spoering OF I. J. P. Choir Blessed Virgin Altar - +Shaun Butkins Foley; +Ralph & *+Jeanette Szymanski OF Emilia Stella Dufore; +Helen Piatkowski; +Gus & Marie Salenske; *+Eugene & Anna Wrobel OF Dc. Frank & Pat +Czerwinski Family; +Harriet Guzikowski; *God’s Blessings for Good Health OF Joey Morse OF +Mary Catherine Theresa Kennedy Moon; Ginny Cox Pat & Frank Sacred Heart Statue—+Anthony Paul Grosso; +John Butkins *For Special Intentions for Paul Kolenda St. Joseph Altar - +Stanley Kogut; +Ewa, Jan & Emil Zoldak 11:00am +Eunice Krakau OF daughter Linda Advent Wreath -+MaryAnn Peverly *+Krystyna & Wieslaw Kowalski OF Sister Genowefa *+Walter & Irena Kosatka OF Kris & Ella *+Joseph Trzonkowski (Birth) OF Wife, Children & Liturgical Appointments: Grandchildren Wednesday—December 11, 2019- *+Jarek Stanejko OF Mama i Brat Leszek & Robert Deacon Frank Timson @ 12:10pm Mass 1:00pm +Mark Thorton OF Longo Family Monday Poniedziałek—December 9, 2019— Sunday, December 15, 2019—Deacon Richard Galloway Feast of the Immaculate Conception 7:00am +Joseph & Frances Dziergas OF Nephew Latin—Rev. Thomas P. Kobuszewski *+Mary Ann Stankewicz (Anniv) OF Husband 12:10pm Special Intentions for Eric P. & Eric A. Smith Ministry Schedule for Sunday, December 15, 2019 Tuesday Wtorek –—December 10, 2019 -Advent Weekday Lectors Time Eucharistic Altar Boys 7:00am Parishioners of Sacred Heart Basilica Ministers *+Henry Wolek OF Daughter Janice Wednesday – Środa–December 11, 2019 – Advent Weekday J. Welnicki 4:00pm DRG; JJ TBA Saint Damasus I Pope B. Steves 9:00am DFT; DRG; TBA 12:10pm +Twelfth Mother’s Day Memorial Mass Thursday–Czwartek—December 12, 2019— TW Our Lady of Guadalupe F. Petrauskas 11:00am DFT; LR TBA 12:10pm God’s Blessings for the 10th Anniversary of Katie & I. Popiel Henry *+Florence Dabrowski (Birth) OF Daughter Pat Altar Cleaners Friday – Piątek - December 13, 2019 – For Saturday, December 14, 2019 Saint Lucy Virgin and Martyr Janet Butkins Stephanie Eadie Janina Koziol 12:10pm +Robert Jachim OF Frank & Andrea Schultz & Family *+Vincent Dombroski OF Shirley Woodford Our Gifts to God Saturday – Sobota - December 14, 2019 – Vigil of the Third Sunday of Advent November 24, 2019 4:00pm +Michael Piatkowski OF Chet & Joyce Regular—$4,895.76 Human Development—$519.00 *+Helen & Dr. Mark Sobotka OF Family Other—$1,688.00 Total—$7,102.76 December 1, 2019 *+Patricia Gryczka OF Terry & Karen Regular—$5,732.00 Flowers—$1,400.00 *+Mr. & Mrs. Julius Bartoszewski & Son Tom OF Other—$1,608.00 Total—$8,744.00 Family Sunday–Niedziela– December 15, 2019 – 4:00pm – Saturday $81.00 $1,365.00 Third Sunday of Advent 9:00am – Sunday $95.00 $1,637.00 9:00am +Frank D. Tyler OF Doreen & Steve Bosch *+Jeanette Szymanski OF Rose & Gene Rahrle 11:00am – Sunday $26.00 $580.00 *+John Polak OF Mother & Son Jason 1:00pm – Sunday $81.00 $686.00 *+Helen Bruzdzinski OF LaValle & Jacko, Wenko Families Mail $1,181.00 *+Roy Ploski OF Bernice & Frank Schultz 11:00am +Leon Zabinski (1st Anniv) OF T & D Kalwara 2ND ANNUAL *+Kristen Blakeman OF Babci Irene BASILICA BONANZA RAFFLE WINNERS *+Justyna Osika OF Kazia Trzonkowski $5000.00 - Mr. Frank Schultz Jr. 1:00pm God’s Blessings for Rita Stransky OF Lisa & Chris $3000.00—Wiktoria Nyrek
Coomey $2000.00—Michael Langdon Congratulations to the winners. All these intentions will be remembered at all the Masses in And a special thank you to all who supported this raffle. our schedule. We look forward to next year. Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Syracuse Announcements… JOIN THE HOLY FATHER’S TRADITIONBLESSING OF THE BAMBINELLI…. The blessing of the Bambinelli YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED AT all Masses is a Roman tradition celebrated by the Pope each year on celebrated this week for an end to persecution, our church, for the third Sunday of Advent. Children/youth along with vocation to the religious life, for an end to abortion, for the needs their grandparents, bring the Baby Jesus (Bambinelli in of the Parish, for our sick at home, in nursing homes and in the Italian) from the family nativity scene forward for a blessing hospitals, for American Armed forces and Veterans, for world during Mass. This is an occasion to remind families that peace, and an end to terrorism. amidst the garland and Christmas trees, the true meaning of Christmas celebration is the birth of Jesus. Once again, we A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE… Like John the Baptist, every will celebrate this tradition at the Basilica on . On Sunday, parent “prepares the way of the Lord” in the hearts of their December 15th during the 9am Mass. We hope all of our children. Advent is a good time to ask; “Do I help or hinder my children and parishioners as well, will bring the baby Jesus children to know Jesus?” from your family’s nativity scene to church that day. If they are not able to do that, we will have a small baby Jesus for IS GOD CALLING YOU? “So, beloved, while waiting for this, them to receive, have blessed, and take home. We hope all of make every effort to be found without stain or defilement, and at our children will participate in this beautiful teachable peace in his sight.” As we pray about our vocations, remember moment, as we celebrate the Advent season and our that there are many things that hinder us from hearing the voice preparation for Christmas. Mark your calendar today. of the Lord. His voice is found in but a tiny whisper. Take the time this week to free yourself of anything that might be holding you back from approaching the Lord. For helpful discernment A Holiday Musical Afternoon tools, visit www.vocations-syracuse.org. CAROLS, CLASSICAL AND SEASONAL MUSIC WE REMEMBER WITH JANE GRABSKI THE VOICES OF FAITH IN CHOIR Who entered new and eternal life in Christ. Our parish Sunday, December 15th, 2019 condolences are extended to her family. 3:00 PM Grant to all our dearly departed eternal rest, Basilica of the Sacred Heart O Lord, and may your light shine on them forever. 927 Park Ave, Syracuse, NY Jack Gardner, Director Joyce Bunce, piano And Other Special Guest Artists: WELCOME TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD ISAAC JACOB KOSATKA A Free Will Offering will be taken for the Let us keep this child in our prayers so that he may Sacred Heart Food Pantry continue to grow in God’s love. Congratulations to the proud parents. All invited to a Social gathering to follow in the Parish Hall!
CHRISTMAS CAROLING… THE GIFT OF GIVING… Once again this year, we will sing in a large gathering room where our resident parishioners and other residents will join in to From the Food Pantry listen to some old Christmas favorites, hopefully join in, and enjoy your children and youth, and everyone else, who come to Faith is one of God's Great Gifts; and Faith Fulfilled a share their Christmas spirit with them. Families and source of great joy! EVERY year we have faith that you parishioners are invited to meet in the main lobby of St. will provide us food and funds and gifts and prayers for the Camillus at 10:00am on Saturday, December 14th. So Please success of the pantry, and every year you make it plan on joining us, one and all. You’ll be glad you did. happen. And, we are more than honored, that you have faith in us, to deliver your gifts to our families in need.
A few weeks ago a man who received his Thanksgiving MARY ANN ZELINSKI package smiled, and said, "You folks know how to do this right!" Sacred Heart, NONE of what we have done could who will be receiving the Immaculata have happened without you. Thank you, Thank you, Thank Medallion on Sunday, December 8, 2019. you for all your help. Because of you, our Families in need Most Rev. Douglas J. Lucia will celebrate a have faith that we will be open every week to help Vesper Service at 2:30pm in the Cathedral of them. And we will always have something extra special for the Immaculate Conception in Downtown them on the holidays. You folks really know how to do this Syracuse to honor individuals who have right! unselfishly donated their time and talents to their parishes. Please accept our Prayers for a Blessed Holiday Season.
Parents, grandparents, and guardians May God Bless You in ALL ways, ALWAYS.
please remember to escort your child down to the restrooms.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Syracuse Here at the Basilica and throughout the Diocese Lemoyne College News...For many years, Le Moyne on Monday, December 16th, 2019 from 4pm- College and the Catholic Youth Organizations have worked 7pm. together to offer eight $4,000 scholarships ($1000/year).
By participating in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, These scholarships will be awarded to prospective Le Moyne whether our first time in days, weeks, months or students who have demonstrated leadership abilities and years, we are experiencing God’s individual and have performed outstanding service to their school, unwavering love for us, and one of the true graces community and parish. made available to us by our Catholic faith. God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to leave us that way. When Please see Sr. Melanie for further info and application we return to the Church for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Jesus process. rejoices like the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It is never "too late" to return to Jesus and ask for forgiveness. Imagine how joyful you will feel upon confessing your sins, big or small! POLISH HOME NEWS…. Wiglila - Traditional Polish Christmas Eve Dinner Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 5pm. Celebrate Wigilia, a Traditional Polish Christmas Eve Meal with friends and family at the Syracuse Polish Home, 915 Park Avenue. The gourmet, multi-course meal will conclude with the singing of kolędy – traditional Polish carols. Menu: Herring in Cream, Polish Mushroom Soup, Pierogi with potato & cheese, Pierogi with sauerkraut, Carrots, Baked Haddock Polonaise, Sauerkraut with peas and mushrooms, Fruit Compote, Rye Bread and Babka, Coffee, Tea and Holiday Dessert. Tickets are $30, and are available at the Polish Home. SAVE THE DATE to celebrate the season! Śląsk will be here at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Polish Home’s annual OPALTEK DINNER DANCE will
Jesus on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6pm to perform be Saturday January 11, 2020. a Spectacular Christmas and Patriotic Concert for the 100th Watch this bulletin for ticket information Anniversary of Poland Regaining their Independence. ANNUAL TRIP TO POLAND: Ticket price is $40. Tickets are available in the Parish July 6-18, 2020 Office. Or online at www.polskiexpress.com For more information call Marta at: 315- 409- 3462 or EMAIL [email protected] PANCAKE BREAKFAST Transfiguration Church, 740 Teall Avenue, Syracuse (Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Beverage)
Christmas Cookies Sale, Kielbasy Sale, PARISH STAFF Christmas Arts & Crafts Rector – Rev. Andrew E. Baranski Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 8:30 AM until 11:30 AM Deacons —Dc. Frank Timson - 315-913-3226 $7.00 per person, children 6 and under free Dc. Richard Galloway – 315-476-9300 All are invited! Parochial Assistant - Sr. M. Melanie Jaworski, CSSF Director of Faith Formation - Sr. M. Melanie Jaworski MOVIE—Love and Mercy—Faustina Music Director— Francis A. Schultz - 315-956-2066 In 1931, Jesus appeared to Faustina Kowalska as the King of Trustees —Carol Rojek Mercy. Clothed in a white robe and emanating two large rays from Michael Wagner—315-440-1168 his side, one white and one red, He asked Faustina to paint this Nursing Homes – Michael Casey—315-487-0007 image of Himself along with the phrase, "Jesus, I trust in You" and Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers – to spread the message of mercy around the world. He promised Jeff Getman—315-415-9561 that anyone who venerated this image would not perish. The gripping new docudrama LOVE AND MERCY presents unknown Bereavement – Dc. Frank Timson – 315-913-3226 facts and recently disclosed documents that shed new light on the R.C.I.A. – Jeff Getman—315-415-9561 vision of Faustina. Pastoral Council Facilitator – Mike Kopacko—315-560—6417 Movie will be playing on Tuesday December 10th at 7pm at Food Pantry – Paul Wrobel – 315-492–9325 Destiny USA, Shopping Town Mass, and Movie Tavern. Greeters – Paul Wrobel – 315-492–9325 Ushers – Patrick Favalo— - 315—727-2783
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Syracuse This Week’s Events W Tym Tygodniu
Sunday –December 8, 2019 Niedziela –-8-go grudnia Second Collection is for Fuel. Druga kolekta jest na ogrzewanie budynków. 8:30am—Rosary prayed to increase Faith and vocations 10:30am - Zebranie Legionu Marii. to priesthood and religious life. 1:00pm – Msza Święta Łacińska. 9:00am—Liturgy of the Word for Children. Breakfast with St. Nicholas following the 9am Mass. Poniedziałek-9-go grudnia Coffee Hour sponsored by the Pastoral Council following Uroczystość Niepokalanego Poczȩcia Matki Bożej the 9 & 11am Masses. Msze św. o 7am i 12:10pm. 10:30am – Legion of Mary Meeting. 7:30am – Różaniec w specjalnych intencjach. 12:30pm—Rosary prayed for Special intentions lying 6:30pm—Nauka Religii. deep in our hearts. 1:00pm – Latin Mass. Wtorek –10– go grudnia Monday—December 9, 2019 4:30pm - Rozdawanie żywności potrzebującym. 7:30am – Rosary will be prayed every day for peace, 7:00pm – BINGO w Centrum Parafialnym. vocations and your special intentions after Mass, and all deceased members of our families. Środa –11-go grudnia Feast of the Immaculate Conception 12:10pm – Nowenna do Matki Bożej i św.Tadeusza Judy. Today is the Feast day of the Immaculate 6:00pm - Śląsk Koncert.
Conception. Mass times are at 7am & 12:10pm. Czwartek –12—go grudnia 6:30pm—Faith Formation Classes. 12:45pm– Koronka do Miłosierdzia Bożego. Tuesday – December 10, 2019 1:00pm- Zebranie Seniorów w Polskim Domu. 4:30pm—Food Pantry.
5:45pm—Christmas Pageant Practice Piątek – 13– go grudnia . 7:00pm – Bingo in the Parish Center. 7:00pm - Próba Chóru I.J. Paderewskiego. Wednesday – December 11, 2019 12:10pm—Novena Prayers to the Miraculous Medal & Sobota –14–go grudnia — St. Jude will be Mass. 10:00am—Kolȩdowanie w St. Camillus. 6:00pm - Śląsk Christmas and Patriotic Concert for the 3:00pm – Spowiedź św. 100th Anniversary of Poland Regaining their 4:00pm – Msza Święta. Independence
Thursday - December 12, 2019— Niedziela –-15-go grudnia 12:45pm—Divine Mercy Chaplet. Druga kolekta jest na ogrzewanie budynków. 1:00pm—Senior Christmas Party.at the Polish Home. 10:30am - Zebranie Legionu Marii. Friday—December 13, 2019 1:00pm – Msza Święta Łacińska. 7:00pm –I.J. Paderewski Choir Rehearsal. Saturday - December 14, 2019. 10:00am—Christmas Caroling at St. Camillus THANK YOU...to everyone who 3:00pm– Confession. worked and attended this years 3:30pm—Rosary Prayed for increase of Faith and for Andrzejki Party and made it a huge vocations to priesthood and religious life. success. The profit was $2580.00. Sunday –December 15, 2019 Thank you to everyone! Second Collection is for Insurance. 8:30am—Rosary prayed to increase Faith and vocations to priesthood and religious life. 9:00am—Liturgy of the Word for Children. 10:30am – Legion of Mary Meeting. 2019 Hope Appeal 12:30pm—Rosary prayed for Special intentions lying deep in our hearts. Goal—$46,077.00 1:00pm – Latin Mass. 9 Pledges—$469.50 208 Payments—$34,597.15 Total Commitment —$34,966.65 ORGAN FUND The theme of the 2019 HOPE Appeal is “Gratitude” Goal—$465,000.00 Please help us reach our goal! Pledged—$221,851.46 Payments—$219,931.46 THE CAMPAIGN ENDS NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Memorials—$5,957.00 10% OFF 5431 W. Genesee St. Camillus, New York 13031 Catholic Books & Gifts with this ad Giminski - Wysocki
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