First Sunday of Advent
November 29, 2020

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil Mass at 4pm.

Sunday Masses at 8am & 10:30am.

Weekdays at 8am.

Confessions: Saturday 3:153:45pm or by appointment.

Very Rev. Krzysztof Gazdowicz, V.F. Advent Prayer

ord Jesus, Master of both the L light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do, seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each day. We who are anxious over many things, look forward to your coming among us. We who are blessed in so many ways, long for the complete joy of your kingdom. We whose hearts are heavy, seek the joy of your presence. We are your people, walking in darkness, yet seeking the light. To

you we say, "Come Lord Jesus!' Amen.

- Henri J.M. Nouwen

Saturdays, 3:153:45pm

Address: 32145 St Joe Road, Dade City, FL 33525
Web: www.sacredheartdadecity.org
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (352) 5883641 | Fax: (352) 5885299

Sacred Heart’s Prayer Ministry: Send prayer requests to [email protected].

After hours, for a Sacramental Emergency, please phone: (727) 2151563.
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In the Parish: News and Updates

Dear Friends in Christ,

Welcome to all of our visitors, friends and family. I am sure many of us are hoping this past year comes to an end soon, so we can look forward to a new and better year ahead, filled with blessings of health and healing from 2020. The Church begins a new year N a new liturgical year N today, with the start of the Season of Advent. May we take this time of preparation to focus, not on something, but on Someone. Let us keep our eyes focused on Christ Jesus, the King of Kings, and look forward in hope to His coming.

Maranatha, Come, Lord Jesus, come! Father Krzysztof Congratulations to

Sandy Ross

who was received into
full communion with the Catholic Church
this weekend
at the 4pm Mass.

Please continue to pray for our RCIA Catechumens as the prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil:

Brandi Lamar


Greg Stein



RCIA  Interested in
the Catholic Faith?


Religious Education for ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO Children & Teens
ATTENTION: YOUTH IN YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…


GRADES 6-12 Please note there will be
 Has expressed an interest in
becoming Catholic?
NO Religious Education Our Youth Group meets every  Has a child over the age of Program classes TODAY, seven who has not been other Wednesday from Sunday, November 29th.
6:45pm8pm. Our St. Leo baptized?

 Was baptized Catholic as a Ignite team invites all youth in Classes resume next Sunday for grades 6
12 to join us by the child, but has not celebrated the Kindergarten through 7th grade.
Sacraments of Confirmation and fire this Wednesday,
December 2nd, for food, faith, Eucharist?
Classes resume this week

fellowship & The journey of RCIA begins with for Confirmation Preparation fun! inquiry N asking questions. For Classes, Years 1 & 2,
 more info, please contact Mary from 5:30pm6:45pm,
Spaghetti Andrysiak at the parish office or Tuesday, December 1st and
[email protected].
Wednesday, December 2nd.
& meatballs, anyone?
November 29, 2020
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In the Parish: THE SACRED LITURGY
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is being offered for ...

Day

Date
Time
Mass Intention
Requested by:

Saturday Vigil 1st Sun. Advent.
Nov.28
4:00 PM
†
Rev. Bernard Ahern
Marge & Mary Andrysiak

First Sunday of Advent
Nov.29
8:00 AM
†
Charles Morant
Bruce & Ginny Gude





10:30 AM
†
Irene Cotter
Tom & Judy Bires


Monday
St. Andrew
Nov.30
8:00 AM
†
Dennis Nicholson
Sacred Heart CWC

Tuesday
Advent Weekday
Dec.
1
8:00 AM
Special Intention
Claire Obordo

Wednesday
Advent Weekday
Dec.
2
8:00 AM
†
Dick Fenton
Frank & Andrea Gude

Thursday
St. Francis Xavier
Dec.
3
8:00 AM
†
Thomas & Sarah Plummer
Joe Plummer

Friday
St. John Damascene
Dec.
4
8:00 AM
All the People of Sacred Heart Parish



Saturday Vigil 2nd Sun. Advent.
Dec.
5
4:00 PM
RCIA Catechumens & Candidates
Mary Andrysiak

Second Sunday of Advent
Dec.
6
8:00 AM
Special Intention
Claire Obordo





10:30 AM
†
Michael Monti
John & Virginia Monti

Christmas Flower Memorials: There are Christmas Flower Memorial envelopes in the narthex and in your envelope packets. If you would like to make a donation for flowers, in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please place your donation in the envelope and place it in the collection basket. Please print clearly so we may include the names in a future bulletin.

Readings for the week of November 29, 2020
BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

Sun.:
Is 6364; Ps 80; 1 Cor 1:39; Mk 13:3337
11 28
Heather Bless
Mon.:
Rom 10:918; Ps 19; Mt 4:1822
11 29
Linda Schuler
Tue.:
Is 11:110; Ps 72; Lk 10:2124
Wed.:
Is 25:610a; Ps 23; Mt 15:2937
11 30
Donna Barthle, Chase Milam
Thu.:
Is 26:16; Ps 118; Mt 7:21, 2427
12 01
Christopher Felts
Fri.:
Is 29:1724; Ps 27; Mt 9:2731
12 02
Sco Bland, Jim Holleran, Milagros Torres
Sat.:
Is 30:1921, 2326; /Ps 147; Mt 9:35N10:1, 5a, 68
12 03
Tara Killen, Jeffrey Miler, Warren Stevens
Sun.:
Is 40:15, 911; Ps 85; 2 Pt 3:814; Mk 1:18
12 04
Rick Fenton Jon Lauer, Theresa Miner, Jenna Pavek, Praying for our Seminarians:
Conrad Skidmore

12 05
Florinda Clark, Christopher Madiedo, Ivan Watkins
Let us pray this week for Austin Smith 12 06
Alan Gordon, Paul Herrmann
from Nativity Parish in Brandon. Austin is in his Sophomore Year at St. John May the Lord bless you with good health, Vianney College Seminary in Miami.
a grateful heart & eternal joy! Diocesan Prayer for Priests
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES


Sat.
Nov.
28
Rev. Alexander Padilla
11/28
Sun.
Nov.
29
Rev. Jose Furtado
Mr. & Mrs. Marty & Linda Barthle
Mon.
Nov.
30
Rev. Kenneth Gerth, MCCJ
Mr. & Mrs. Alan & Karen Gordon
Tue.
Dec.
1
Rev. Drew Woodke

Wed.
Dec.
2
For Holy Vocations to the 11/29
Priesthood & Religious Life
Mr. & Mrs. Jose & Kristi Campoe
Thu.
Dec.
3
Rev. Anthony Astrab

12/3
Fri.
Dec.
4
Rev. John J. Blum
Mr. & Mrs. Pietro & Misty Ippolito
Sat.
Dec.
5
Rev. Dominic Corona
May the Lord Sun.
Dec.
6
Very Rev. Krzysztof Gazdowicz, V.F.
Mr. & Mrs. Marian & Teresa Kaluza

bless your Holy
12/4
& Sacrificial Please pray for all priests who minister in our Diocese.
Mr. & Mrs. John & Laurie Hitzel

Love with His Mass
EMHC
Lector
Ushers
12/5
Own Love!
Sat.
Anavictoria Campos
Mary
Pat Goodwin
Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Pamela Draper
4pm
Sandy Holcomb
Andrysiak
Gerry Nathe
Sunday
Debbie Collura
Stephanie
David Barthle, John
8am
Melissa Fretz
Bires
Blommel, Pap Grove
Thank you to our Liturgical Ministers
Sunday
Dori Budetti
Christy
Mark Barthle
serving our parish this weekend!
10:30am
Diana Komarek
Stafford
Billy Milam
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Entrance Antiphon:
Responsorial Psalm (80):


Cf. Ps 25 (24):1
3 R/. Lord, make us turn to you;

To you, I lift up my soul, O my God.
let us see your face
In you, I have trusted; let me not be and we shall be saved.
put to shame. Nor let my enemies For our sake he was crucified
exult over me; and let none who hope under Pontius Pilate,
in you be put to shame.
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
The Penitential Rite: The Confiteor
He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
I confess to almighty God
He will come again in glory
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
to judge the living and the dead
that I have greatly sinned,
and his kingdom will have no end.
in my thoughts and in my words,
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver in what I have done and in what I have failed of life, who proceeds from the Father and the to do,
Son, who with the Father and the Son is
And, striking their breast, they say:
adored and glorified, who has spoken
through the prophets.
through my fault, through my fault,
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic through my most grievous fault;
Church. I confess one Baptism for the
Then they continue:
forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the
resurrection of the dead
therefore I ask blessed Mary everVirgin,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,

to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Apostles’ Creed


I believe in God,
Gloria
the Father almighty,

The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest) is not Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ,
said during the Sundays of Advent.
his only Son, our Lord,


Nicene Creed
At the words that follow, up to and including the
Virgin Mary, all bow.
I believe in one God,

the Father almighty,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
maker of heaven and earth,
born of the Virgin Mary,

of all things visible and invisible.
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
was crucified, died and was buried;
the Only Begotten Son of God,
he descended into hell;
born of the Father before all ages.
on the third day
God from God, Light from Light,
he rose again from the dead;
true God from true God,
he ascended into heaven,
begotten, not made,
and is seated at the right hand
consubstantial with the Father;
of God the Father almighty;
through him all things were made.
from there he will come to judge
For us men and for our salvation
the living and the dead.
he came down from heaven,
I believe in the Holy Spirit,

At the words that follow, up to and including and the holy catholic Church,
became man, all bow.
the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the the resurrection of the body,
Virgin Mary, and became man.
and life everlasting. Amen.

November 29, 2020
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On earth as it is in heaven Preparation of the Gifts

Give us this day our daily bread Priest: Blessed are you, Lord God of all And forgive us our trespasses creation...bread of life. As we forgive those who trespass against us R/. Blessed be God forever.
and lead us not into temptation
but deliver us evil. Amen. Priest: Blessed are you, Lord God of all  creation...spiritual drink. Priest: Deliver us, O Lord ….
R/. Blessed be God forever.

R/. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Invitation to Prayer
yours, now and forever. Amen.
Priest: Pray brethren … acceptable to God  the almighty Father. Invitation to Communion


R/. May the Lord accept the sacrifice Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him at your hands for the praise and who takes away the sins of the world. glory of his name, for our good Blessed are those called to the supper of and the good of all his holy the lamb.
Church.
R/.: Lord, I am not worthy that you should
Preface Dialogue
enter under my roof, but only say the
word and my soul shall be healed.

Priest: The Lord be with you.
R/. and with your spirit.
Communion Antiphon:

Priest: Lift up your hearts.

R/. We lift them up to the Lord. Ps 85 (84):13


Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our The Lord will bestow his bounty, and God.
R/.
It is right and just. our earth shall yield its increase.

Preface Acclamation

Did you know? … In the Liturgy
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts.  Strike our Chest:
Penitential Act
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Question: When we say the Penitential Act at Mass, why do Blessed is he who comes we strike our chest three times?
in the name of the Lord.
Answer:
Hosanna in the highest.
The Mystery of Faith
Our rituals and liturgical celebrations are filled with a
variety of symbols, some of which also relate to our Priest: The mystery of faith. gestures and physical postures (e.g. kneeling, sitting,
processing, making the Sign of the Cross). The custom of R/.:
A We proclaim your Death, O Lord, striking our breast three times during the “I Confess” of the   and profess your Resurrection Penitential Act of the Mass is one of those gestures that is   until you come again. loaded with symbolism.


 B When we eat this Bread and drink The tradition of Christian’s striking the breast (above the heart) is rooted in the image of Sacred Scripture, especially this Cup, we proclaim your Death, texts like Psalm 51 which speak of a “humbled contrite   O Lord, until you come again. heart” or how God heals broken hearts, binding up our
 C
Save us, savior of the world,  wounds (see Psalm 147:3). Early Christian writers like

for by your Cross and Resurrection, Saint Augustine of Hippo and Saint Jerome also refer to this custom in their writings.
  you have set us free.
 Ultimately, this practice is an expression of our sorrow for The Lord’s Prayer
those times when we have been guilty of faults and a sign
that we are willing to take responsibility for our sins and Our Father who art in heaven failings. That we all perform this gesture together is also an Hallowed be thy name. act of solidarity, recognizing that none of us, regardless of Thy kingdom come where we are on our journey of faith, is without fault and Thy Will be done the need for grace and forgiveness.
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In the Parish: STEWARDSHIP OF SHARING

At this time, we understand that many are enduring financial struggles. We prayerfully affirm whatever actions are necessary to provide for you and your loved ones. However, some people have been contacting the parish office to inquire about their contributions to the parish. If you are able to financially support your parish and would like to continually give offertory in light of the Mass suspension, you may mail a check to the parish or send a check via your bank’s bill payment option or select Sacred Heart Parish Dade City for Online Giving through the Diocesan website. Please see those options below. Whatever your situation, we truly appreciate your support.

2020 Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA)
Leaving a Legacy:
Updated 11/20/20
Wills, Trusts
We are Salt and Light: Living the Gospel through the APA
and Estate Planning

Diocesan Assessment (original)

$
56,443.00


COVID Adjusted Assessment Goal
$
48,540.98
If you would like to

Pledged
$
58,166.00
Due to the COVID crisis, name Sacred Heart Catholic Church as
Paid

$
56,408.70
the Diocese has one of the beneficiaries of your will, life
decreased our Parish insurance policy or IRA account, please
# of Families:

430
34% parish Assessment by participation
ask your lawyer to use the following form:

# of Pledges:

148
$7,902.02.

With this adjustment,

we have paid our goal!

Average Pledge:

$
393.01
“I give, devise, and bequeath (amount, God bless you all!
article, stock, etc.) to Sacred Heart
% of Goal Pledged:


119.83


% of Goal Paid:


116.21
THANK YOU SO MUCH Catholic Church (Dade City)”.

to all who have made a
COVID Adjusted contribution. Please Please consider leaving a legacy for the Assessment Goal met!
continue your pledges if
you are able. Anything good of the Church and for the future of over our assessment is our parish family!
Pledge Balance
$ 1,757.30
reserved for parish use.
We understand that this is a very difficult time for everyone, so please do what you need to do for yourself and for your family. For those who are still able to support the parish, there are three ways of giving below. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your prayerful and financial support during this challenging time.

ONLINE GIVING:
Tax Free Charitable Distribution from Visit our website your IRA Account at age 70½!

(www.sacredheartdadecity.org)
Congress has permanently enacted qualified and click on “Online Giving”.

charitable distributions from your traditional IRA accounts. For those who would like to make a onetime donation These distributions can be used to satisfy all or a portion of online or schedule recurring payments using a bank your Required Minimum Distribution. These distributions account or credit card, please visit our website and are free of federal and state income tax. Additionally, these click on Online Giving. With your free Give Central gifts help you avoid the Medicare high income surcharge account, you will be able to return to your account and can help to reduce taxes on your social security page to access your donation history, receive tax benefits. Distributions must be made directly from your letters or make changes to your payments at any time.
IRA account to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Your bank will allow you to set up an automatic check issued from the bank to a business or organization. You will need to enter our name and mailing address: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 32145 Saint Joe Road, Dade City, FL 33525. Although you do not have an ‘Account” number, you may put your envelope number in its place. Also, for each individual payment there is an option to add a note to the “Memo” line to specify if the check is for Offertory or another special collection such as Debt Reduction, Building Fund or Catholic Education.
If you prefer, you may simply Monthly Stewardship Schedule for December 2020
mail your check to:


First Sunday
12/6
Offertory, Catholic Education
Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Holy Day
12/8
Immaculate Conception
Second Sunday
12/13
Offertory, Building Fund
32145 Saint Joe Road
Third Sunday
12/20
Offertory, Retirement Fund for Religious
Dade City, FL 33525

Christmas
12/25
Christmas
Fourth Sunday
12/27
Offertory

Monthly envelopes: APA (Annual Pastoral Appeal), Debt Reduction
Specials: Mary, Mother oF God (1/1/21)
November 29, 2020
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More Parish News!

An Invitation for You and Your Family as we prepare for Christmas

The Walking Path Committee and Sacred Heart Catholic Church are pleased to announce the 27th Annual Christmas Card Lane. Anyone wishing to participate, please observe the following:

1.
Numbered markers will be placed along the inside of the path. Those who had numbers last year, if you wish to have the same spot this year, please indicate so by signing on the bulletin board next weekend in the narthex of the Church. All other numbers are available on a first come, first served basis. Please indicate the number you prefer by signing on the bulletin board.

2.
Erect your card centered on the numbered marker . . . Front edge of card should be in line with markers (to make straight line).

3.
Please erect your card by Saturday, December 19th. It should be kept up throughout the Christmas Season through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. After January 10, 2021, you may remove your card or keep it up until The Presentation of our Lord, February 2nd.

4.
Cards must have a religious theme and sponsor must present a sketch to church office for approval by Walking Path Committee.

5.
Lettering or logo denoting sponsor shall have a maximum height of 6". Total Card size recommended is 8' X 4'.

6.
Electrical outlets have been installed for your use in lighting. Please limit your light to a maximum of 100 watts per sign. Suggested donation of $15 per card to offset cost of electricity.

7.
Our ultimate goal is to completely encircle our walking path with cards and other decorations. If you have ideas or suggestions for future designs, please contact the parish office.

Sincerely, The Walking Path Committee of Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Carl Gude, Chairman (352) 5884747

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Maddie’s Giving Tree

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Cereal
Mac n Cheese
Pasta/Macaroni
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Rice
Mashed Potatoes/Stuffing

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ITEMS

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