26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 28, 2014 SACRED HEART AND SCHOOL AND GERARD MISSION

Photo Provided By Mark Steighner A Redemptorist Parish Since 1926 Redemptorists Sacred Heart Masses: St. Gerard Mission Masses: Serving our Parish: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Fr. John F. Murray, C.Ss.R. Sunday: 7, 9 & 11:30am Sunday: 10:00am Fr. Edward Gray, C.Ss.R. Weekdays: 7 & 11am Wednesdays: 9:00am Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R. Saturdays: 7:00am Holy Days: 9:00am Fr. George Rosario, C.Ss.R. Holy Day Vigil: 7:00pm Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet Deacon Darrell Cevasco, C.Ss.R. Holy Day: 7:00 &11:00am and Marian Prayer Rosary:Mon.- Fri. at 10:30am Prayers: Mondays -9:30am Permanent Deacons Mon.-Sat after 7 am Serving Sacred Heart Reconciliation: Reconciliation half hr. before Mass Parish: Saturday 3:00—3:45 pm Deacon Tom Murray, st Thursday before 1 Fri. 4—5 pm Sacred Heart School: St. Gerard’s Community Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Principal: Mrs. Leigh Svajko Deacon Steve Cooley, Friday 7:30am -4:00 pm Phone: 386-428-4732 Sacred Heart Community Divine Mercy Devotions Fri.4:00 pm

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Phone, 386-428-6426 / Location, 998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 Please visit our website: www.sacredheartcatholic.com for Information on Redemptorists & Our Parish History Email:[email protected] St. Gerard Mission: Location, 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave. Edgewater, FL 32141

September 28, 2014 Dear Friends, Life can seem sad, especially when we see so many of our friends and loved ones moving on from this world to their eternal reward. In faith we believe in everlasting life, yet we find it so hard to let go, we want to be with those we love… now… to see… to touch… to never let go. In our parish, in our families, we have been blessed with so many good and holy people. Indeed, it can be a very difficult time when a family member is called home to God. Yet this can also be a great opportunity for experiencing God’s grace. During these challenging times, we call upon our faith, and begin reflecting on the many experiences of our loved one’s life. We begin to see with eyes of faith how important this person’s life was in this world and continues to be in the world to come. This weekend I went to visit two former parishioners, Lu Hunter and her daughter Kelly. They are presently living close to family members in Ocala. Kelly with her mom at her side celebrated her 49th birthday. We had a wonderful pizza party followed by 10 frames of bowling. Lu and Kelly Hunter were part of our worshipping community at Sacred Heart for many years. Although they are miles away, they are still part of our family. I still experience Kelly as a sister, and Lu as our mother. As St. Paul reminds GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING us, nothing can separate us from the Love of God, in Christ Jesus our Week of Sept. 21, 2014 Lord: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor Stewardship Income Last Week $8,403.00 angels, nor principalities, nor present things,* nor Online Giving Last Week: $715.00 future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth,* nor Sister Diocese $1,258.00 any other creature will be able to separate us from the Total Offertory Income Last Week: $10,376.00 love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” So my friends let us rejoice, “Nothing can separate us from Income Same Week Last Year $6,896.0 the Love of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord, neither death nor life.” Although we may be separated physically from our loved 2nd Collection: $915.00 ones, we have a bond that will never be broken…the love we have Sister Diocese: $3,123.00 for one another in Jesus Christ our Lord, will always keep us Total Offertory Same Week Last Year: $10,934.00 together! Total Stewardship Income Increase: -$558.00 God bless you and may Mary our Mother watch over you and protect you always. Attendance Last Week: 884 Attendance Same Week Last Year: 890 Your brother in Christ, Next Special Collection: Oct. 19 Propagation of the Faith Fr. John Francis Murray, C.Ss.R (World Mission Sunday)

WEEKLY REFLECTIONS FROM OUR PASTOR OUR PASTOR FROM REFLECTIONS WEEKLY Our Catholic Appeal - 2014 Thank you for your generosity. Sacred Heart Community Total Registered Households 937

Target Pledged Amount Paid to Date $98,768.00 $90,365.00 $77,853.59

Stewardship Quote God has promised to return the gifts that are returned to Him. It is a never ending circle. We receive gifts from God, we return them with increase. Not to be outdone, God returns them back to us. The more we give away, the more we are blessed. This is not the reason stewards give; it is the result of giving. - Author Unknown

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Saint of the Week The ’s Corner

Feast of Sts. , Martyrs' legacy and , and , coexistence key themes , ofAlbania visit

Sept. 29 The brief, but very intense 11 hour journey to has The liturgy celebrates the feast of been focused on two main themes: the witness of the these three archangels who are martyrs and the importance of peaceful co-existence, venerated in the tradition of the Vatican Radio correspondent Christopher Wells reports Church. Michael (Who is like the following: God?) was the archangel who fought against Satan and Looking to the ’s atheistic communist all his evil angels, defending all the friends of God. He regime means looking to the past – but not to a dead past. is the protector of all humanity from the snares of the The witness of Albania’s Church of Silence speaks loudly, devil. Gabriel (Strength of God) announced to bearing witness to the nation’s traditions of faith, the firm Zachariah the forthcoming birth of , rock upon which the future can be built. and to Mary, the birth of Jesus. His greeting to the It is a future that can be built around the mutual coexistence that has characterized Albania since the fall of , "Hail, full of grace," is one of the most familiar communism. More than simply living in the same place, and frequent prayers of the Christian people. Raphael living together in peace and harmony involves mutual (Medicine of God) is the archangel who took care of respect for the person of the other – a respect for the BELIEFS AND TEACHINGS— Tobias on his journey. dignity of the human person that must be rooted in faith in God, the Creator of all. The Catechism of the The Albanian people clearly have a strong sense of the Catholic Church past, especially the tragic history of the recent past. Albanian Catholics are rightly proud of their martyrs, who, "The existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings relying on God, stood firm in their Faith. that Sacred Scripture usually calls “angels" is a truth Their hopes for the future, awakened in the transition of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the toward democracy, have yet to be achieved. One can sense unanimity of Tradition." the concern for the future, the fear that the promise of a Angels are pure, created spirits. The name angel new springtime for Albania might not live up to means servant or messenger of God. Angels are expectations. But if they are worried about the future, they celestial or heavenly beings, on a higher order than are not discouraged. One can sense the optimism in human beings. Angels have no bodies and do not everyone you meet. depend on matter for their existence or activity. They came to Albania to support and encourage are distinct from , which men can become. this “young people.” He reminded them that the future Angels have intellect and will, and are immortal. They cannot be built on the empty promises of individualism are a vast multitude, but each is an individual person. and selfishness. It must be built on mutual love and Archangels are one of the nine choirs of angels listed in respect, which must ultimately rest on the message of salvation of Jesus Christ.

the Bible. In ascending order, the choirs or classes are: 1)Angels, 2)Archangels, 3)Principalities, 4)Powers, 5)Virtues, That is the great message of encouragement and hope – a hope that will never disappoint – that Pope Francis has 6)Dominations, 7)Thrones, 8)Cherubim, 9)Seraphim. brought to the people of Albania. (Vatican Radio, 9-22-14)

This Week’s Scripture Meditation: Which son did the Father’s will Jesus encourages us to think - to think about the consequences of our choices, especially in the choices and decisions that will count not just for now but for eternity as well. The choices we make now will affect and shape our future, both our future on earth as well as in the life of the age to come. Jesus tells a simple story of two imperfect sons to illustrate the way of God's kingdom. The father amply provided for his sons food, lodging, and everything they needed. Everything the father had belonged to them as well. The father also rewarded his sons with excellent work in his own vineyard. He expected them to show him gratitude, loyalty, and honor by doing their fair share of the daily work. The "rebellious" son told his father to his face that he would not work for him. But afterwards he changed his mind and did what his father commanded him. The "good" son said he would work for his father, but didn't follow through. He sought his own pleasure, contrary to his father's will. Now who was really the good son? Both sons disobeyed their father - but one repented and then did what the father told him. Jesus makes his point clear - Good intentions are not enough. And promises don't count unless they are performed. God wants to change our hearts so that we will show by our speech and by our actions that we respect his will and do it. God offers each one of us the greatest treasure possible—indestructable peace, joy, and friendship with him in his everlasting kingdom. We can lose that treasure if we refuse the grace - the free gift of God's blessing and strength - which the Lord Jesus has won for us through his victory on the cross. The Lord Jesus fills us with the gift of the Holy Spirit who works in and through us for the glory of God. Let us seek to please God and do his will in everything we do!

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We, the Eucharistic communities of Sacred Heart and St. Gerard, being faithful to the Mission of the Church as expressed by the Redemptorist way of life, seek and invite others into an ever deepening relationship with Jesus and with one another. Seeking to build up the Kingdom of God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, nourished by the Sacraments and Prayer, we commit to reaching out to everyone through evangelization, especially to those most in need. Mission Statement

Don Roy’s Respect Life Sunday Organ Recital Oct. 5, 2014 Don Roy and the Sacred Heart Choir National Life gave an exceptional Chain and very entertaining performance last 2:00—3:00pm Sunday. Remember—Abortion From Bach to Mozart, we were completely Kills Children and entranced. Thank you, Don. Bravo!! Hurts Women! We hope to give a silent, prayerful and peaceful witness to our fellow citizens that we oppose Children's Liturgy abortion and respect all life issues. Begins Today, You may stand (or sit) on September 28th U.S. 1 at Sacred Heart or St. Gerard. A Holy Hour will be held at the same time at the 9:00 am Mass in both churches.

CONFIRMATION SESSION Home Visitation - Fr. SCHEDULE Murray visiting new parishioner, Stephanie McGee! Session One Wed., Oct. 1, 2014 Welcome to the parish Stephanie Information Night and Pancho McGee, we’re glad you Mandatory Parents’ Meeting at 6:00pm in the Social Hall are part of the Sacred Heart family Session Two Wed., Oct. 8, 2014 - Fr. Murray Mandatory Parents’ and Candidates’ Meeting FAITH FORMATION FAITH at 6:00pm in the Social Hall A Consideration Please consider Girl's Vocation Club remembering your parish in will take place Mon., Oct.13th- your Will. 3:00pm at Sacred Heart Social Hall Some gifts are apples. All girls, parents/guardians are invited to attend this very special gathering. Sr. Kathleen will once again be joining us and will be bringing a A Planned Giving gift is guest. an apple TREE. This gathering is open to all parishioners interested in hearing about religious life, how these women answered God's call, their roles in the Catholic Church. It is also an opportunity for our young ladies to ask questions, reflect and pray. For more information please contact Suzanne Cooley- 386-957-4039 or Gita Hyjek 386-427-7855. Looking forward to welcoming you. SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITY (Replacing “WHY CATHOLIC”) Thank you to all of our Sacred Heart & St. Gerard parishioners who attended Just a glimpse at Small Church Community Information Night on Ultreya-Cursillo Wednesday. Your courage in facing the terrible weather is greatly appreciated by the Homecoming 2014 At Our Lady of Hope Catholic Diocesan facilitator, Valeta Orlando Church, Pt. Orange FL on Sept. and Fr. Murray and myself. 13, 2014 Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission ______4

NJHS Blessing last Friday and School Mass.

Sacred Heart Rummage Sale October 4th, 8:00am-2:00pm 2 Days to Drop Off Donations Oct. 2, 12:00-5:00pm and Oct. 3, 8:00am-5pm 50/50 Bake Sale Silent Auction

This is a great fundraiser for SACRED HEART SCHOOL. We need everyone’s help!! Please take this time to clean out all your closets, cabinets, rooms and your garage. Bring in your gently used items. Please let us know in advance for large item and we will try to arrange pick-ups. Call the Parish Office at (386) 428-6426 for more info. Las Vegas Night Sat., October 18, Sacred Heart Social Hall 5:00pm 10:00pm Games will open at 6:00PM A Benefit for St. Vincent de Paul 6 Black Jack Tables 6 Stud Poker Tables 4 Texas Hold’Em Tables 2 Big Wheels 6 Stud Poker Tables Roll the Dice Game Horse Racing Sic Bo, Left/Right/Center Roulette YOUR $10 ticket gives you $1,000 IN Play Money At the end of the evening you can trade your winnings for raffle tickets to use toward prizes. Buy your tickets at St. Gerard in the Gathering Place after Mass starting Sept. 27- 28th and October 4th, 11 and 12th. Sacred Heart Church tickets available Church Office Mon. through Fri. Sept. 22nd to Oct. 12 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tickets will be available at the door on October 18th. Come for Fun, Fellowship, Prizes and a Great Cause. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission ______5

Blessing of the Animals Friday, Oct. 3, 2014 after 11:00 Mass

Bring your pets! The Blessing will occur at the Fr. Browne Prayer Garden

See How Happy a Blessing made these guys!!

Council of Catholic Women BUY A MEMORIAL BRICK Monthly Meeting, Oct. 1, If you would like to buy a brick, AROUND THE PARISH THE PARISH AROUND 12:00 in the Social Hall Please join us. please stop by the office to fill out a form or pick one up from the rear of the church and return it to HELPS the office when you get a chance. We will send you a confirmation of your order with the request SUPPORTS information included. The next deadline for ordering engraved bricks is this Fall/Spring. SACRED HEART CHURCH Thank you, Fr. Murray

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! Please consider selecting a week to make an offering of TO HELP CALL ELLA AT 428–6426 $15.00 for The Sanctuary Light to burn for the week as a reminder of the Lord’s Presence in the Most Holy Doors open at 5pm-6:30 EARLY BIRD GAMES 7:00pm Eucharist in Thanksgiving for a Loved One. Call the Parish Office - 428-6426 for more info. Please consider selecting a week to make an offering of Breakfast after $25.00 for altar bread and altar wine. What a 9:00am Mass Today- wonderful way to remember a love one! During the Come for Fellowship! week, and at all the weekend Masses, as the bread & wine become the Body & Blood of Jesus Christ, the entire Scrambled Eggs ...... $1.00 worshipping community will be aware of your intention. Sausage Gravy...... $.75 Please consider selecting a week to make an offering 1 Biscuits...... $0.25 of $50.00 for flowers. Your generosity will help 2 Pork Sausage Patty ...... $1.00 defray the cost to the parish, and our Worship NEW 8 ounces of Corn Beef Hash ...... $1.00 Space will be greatly enhanced. Coffee, Donuts, Waffles & Juice Donations requested Please stop by the office to make your donation.

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Mass Intentions and Events Readings of the Week Altar Flowers for this week were Donated In Thanksgiving for SATURDAY VIGIL, September 27 Readings of the Week: 4:00pm † John Deal / Mary Ward Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7- Ryan McCaffery Boynes 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Sept 28 12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Requested by 7:00am † Lorraine & Charles Heck Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; / Carol & Bill Vause Mom and Dad 9:00am † William & Stella Dlhosh Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9:51-56 / Ken & Agnes Misuriello Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; The Altar Bread and Wine for this 11:30 Intentions of All Parishioners Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 week have been wereRequested by MONDAY, September 29 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, Bill & Betty Whelon Ss. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael, Archangels 13-14; Mt 18:1-5, 10 In Memory of Deceased Members 7:00am † Robert Labiak / Sister, Donna Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1- of Whelan Family 11:00am † Dick Trudo / Family 3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 TUESDAY, September 30 The Sanctuary Light is a Reminder St. Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; 7:00am † Karen McGrath Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91,125, 130; of the Lord’s Presence In the Most / Husband, Ronald Lk 10:17-24 Holy Eucharist and will Burn 11:00am Intentions of Tina Finnick Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; in Honor of Jose’ Silveria / Joanne Finnick Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 Requested by Donna & George Jeffers WEDNESDAY, October 1 St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus 7:00am † Most Abandoned Souls in Purgaroty / Dave & Jan Nixon Please Pray For Our Deceased 11:00am † Tanja Acosta Ginny Grantham † Thomas Stacy † Charlotte Borsman / Mike & Susan Swortwood Norman L. Kaiser† Kevin Free, MD† Dorothy Livesay † THURSDAY, October 2 Marion Farner † Gerry Limoges 7:00am † Agnes Walter / Dave & Jan Nixon 11:00am † Fr. John Barry, C.Ss.R. And Our Sick / Maria Kristensen FIRST FRIDAY, October 3 Darla Ward, Linda DelFino, Lou Head, Jane Sherry, Paul Michael Hyboreck, Ed Stafford, Roger Holy Guardian Angels Hegewald, Roland Robidoux, Don Mann, Barbara Newschafer, Karen Uyttewaal, Christine Popolizio, 7:00am † Paul Misuriello / Family Henry Dreher, Dorothy Konitsky, Andrew Chonko, Ricky Glant, Ann Baslee, Christa Morgan, Tess Lee, 11:00am Intentions of Greg Rolader Anthony Costanza Jr., James Adkins, Mary Mandell, Gloria Dougherty, Mary & Ed Wilson, Linda / Joanne Finnick Garrito, Cheryl Hoppe, Abby Flanigan, Jim & Peg Willison, Mary Smela, Michael Swortwood, Peter Burhard, FIRST SATURDAY, October 4 St. ; Blessed Virgin Mary James Speyers, C. J. Allen, Amanda Tomazin, Annabella Story, Paula Ross, Dolly Visconti, George Goodwin, 7:00am † Josephine Umile / Family Tom Vienna, Paula Rice Nemchek, Sandy Szuka, Buddy Norton, Michelle E., Dee Morton, Judy Ribeiro, 4:00pm † Mary Havlin / The Carrs Frances Rolander, Dorothy Rickman, John Selzer, Andrew Brophy, James Leby, June Urbanski, Cathy Losch, 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, Oct 5 Donna Cunningham, Patricia Hinds Lindsay Carr, Frank McGrath, Shelsey Polito, Tammy and Pam, Blessed Francis Seelos, C.Ss.R. Respect Life Sunday Jeanne Meehan, Patrick Finnick, Gina Scott, Bobby Norton, Clarine & Gene Slayton, Bert Lindley, Steve Lamb, 7:00am † Patricia Miller / Family Angela Espy, Jean Chavaree, John McGann, Doris & Jim Fabyan, Lisa Ponichtera, Chris Hodgkins, Ronin 9:00am † Joe Losch Assiante, Zachary Troxell, Tom Lorenzen, Al Amalfitano, Bennie Ligeri, Bob Douglas, Irene Connell, Tom / Mary Jane & Jacki Booth Schneider, James Elliott, Rose Marie Ross, Christine Beck, Mary McKey, Frank Berube, Marie Berger, Trish 11:30 † Tom Galletta / The Carrs Kinshella, Rita Westberry, Mary Seney, Patricia Goodwin, Christine Beck, Mary Ellen Banks, Estella Harelik, Rita Sweeney, Denise Tranfaglia, Jim & Dorothy Russ, Monica Valentino, Bobbi Montesano, Gary Warren, Events Calendar Lamont Lange, Sowsan George, Angela Hinkel, Taylor Oldham, John Sisbarro, Mary Mandell, Madalena Vitrano, Thomas Sellers, Jr., Deborah Wallin, Julia Gertsch, Lisa Hanson, Mary Alford, Lil Lustig, Tony Saturday , September 27 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 28 Talovchik, John Kilsheimer, Darlene Moncheno, Doris Magrich, Linda Gett, Rosemarie Brandriff, Edward Forte, 10:15 -11:30am Religious Education Classes Jeffrey Melasseca, Maggie Labrosse, Mark Swanson, Sr. Michaelyn, Curtis Dunlap Kristie Bishop Longacre, Monday, September 29 Kenny Tomaszewski, Laura Santos & Joclynn, Linda Barringer, Linda Muessig, John Waters, Bob Morton, Joe 6:30pm Bingo Morton, Ulo Uibopuu. Please call the parish office to have someone's name placed on the prayer list. We Tuesday, September 30 9:00am Senior Exercise / Social Hall publish the names of the sick for three weeks in the parish bulletin. After three weeks of publication the names 9:00am Legion of Mary / Social Hall will be placed on the Redemptorist Chapel Prayer List. Wednesday, October 1 12:00pm CCW General Meeting And Our Military 3:00pm Jr. Legion of Mary / Social Hall Father, We could never thank our military men and women enough for their 7:00pm Bible Study / Social Hall Thursday, October 2 courageous service and sacrifice to our country and its people. Show us ways 9:00am Senior Exercise / Social Hall in our communities, churches, and families to thank and love them better. 9:30am Morning Bible Study / Social Hall Keep and protect these heroes and their families, in the powerful name of 4:00PM Reconciliation / Church Jesus we pray. Amen First Friday, October 3 7:30—5pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament SFC M. Carr, Army, A1C Ashley T. Cooke, Air Force, A1C Corey Harrell, Air Force, PFC Patrick H. Smith, 4:45pm Benediction Marines, MSgt. James D. Eaton, USMC, Matthew Stallings, Air Force, 1st Lt. Sean Knight, Armv, Chris McFall, Following 11am Mass Military, Lt. Gen. Robert L. Caslen, Jr., Capt. Jeffry Caslen, Lt. Col. Michael Arnold, Army, Corey Harrell, Air Blessing of the Animals / Prayer Garden Force, Bryan Hollederer, Air Force, Josh Obertanze, Army, Maj. John J. Goodwin, Army-retired, Patrick H. 4:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet Smith, Marine, Sgt. Nathan Benischek, Marines, Keegan, Air Force, Sgt. Timothy Dean, Marines, SGT First Saturday , October 4 8:00am-2:00pm Rummage Sale / Social Hall John O'Brien, Army , Lt. Catherine O’Brien, Army, SPC Christopher O'Brien, Army, Capt. James Prial, Marines, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 5 Lt. Terence Prial, Army, Lt. Daniel Prial, Army, LC Damian A. Pardy, Marine, SSG Justin Nixon, Army, Major Blessed Francis Seelos, C.Ss.R. Peter Stambersky, SFC Marlene Harshman, Army, M.Sgt. Michelle Young, Air Force, Capt. Chris Loschiavo, Respect Life Sunday Army, AFC Warren Lanier, Sgt. Timothy Ingoldsby, Major Shannon Stambersky, Lt. Conor O’Donnell, Navy, 10:15 -11:30am Religious Education Classes Lt. Marguerite DeHaven, Navy Pilot , Lt.JG. Rory O’Donnell, Navy, Lt. Brian O’Donnell, Navy, Sgt. FC Dominic Rymarczyk, Army, Capt. Chris Loschiavo, Army, Nick Staats, Marine, Jake Cash, Army. To add active-duty family members to the prayer list, please call 428-6426. Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School and St. Gerard Mission 7

SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: CHURCH AND SCHOOL: Parents & Godparents are required to attend a Mail: ...... P.O. Box 729, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170 Sacramental Preparation Class. Phone: ...... 386-428-6426 Please call the Parish Office at 428-6426 to register. Fax: ...... 386-423-4088 SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Emergency Sick: ...... 428-9899 Couples wanting to be married at Sacred Heart Parish Web: www.sacredheartcatholic.com must be registered and practicing members of this Bulletin Editor, Susan Hall……[email protected] parish. An appointment must be made with one of the LITURGICAL MINISTRIES: parish at least 6 months in advance of the Altar Servers,Sylvia McCormick ...... 424-9922 Eucharistic Ministers & Readers, Dody Sapp ... 428-6344 wedding. The Diocese of Orlando requires a marriage Music/Choirs,Parish Director, Don Roy ...... 428-6426 preparation program for all couples. Ushers, Fran McGrath ...... 314-6480 SACRAMENT OF PENANCE / RECONCILIATION: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: At Sacred Heart Church the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Baptismal Instruction, Augustina Conroy...... 423-1939 Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:45pm and on the Thursday before First Friday First Communion & Confirmation ...... 428-6426 from 4:00 to 5:00pm or by appointment at 428-6426. RCIA-Inquiry ...... 428-6426 At Saint Gerard Mission confessions are heard a half-hour before Mass PRAYER MINISTRIES: ANOINTING of the SICK: Cursillo, Joe & Cathy Losch ...... 423-3604 Cup-Vocation Prayers ...... 428-6426 If you have a loved one who would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick please Legion of Mary, Ann Baslee ...... 957-4647 call the parish office, 428-6426. Junior Legion of Mary, Geeta Hyjek ...... 427-7855 Or for an Emergency Sick Call, please call 428-9899. Prayer Line, Eileen Neri ...... 427-5780 COMMUNION for Shut-Ins:

Respect Life, Carol Hummel ...... 427-8456 Call the Parish Office- 428-6426 to arrange a Friday visit. Traveling Mother of Divine Mercy Prayer Group MINISTRY to the SICK/Homebound: STUDY GROUPS: Esper Radosta386-848-1787 If there is anyone at home who cannot get to Mass to celebrate the Sacraments Small Church Community because of illness or age, please call the parish office, 428-6426 Sacred Heart, Gita-Hyjek ...... 427-7855 Bible Study Evening, Dina Giordano ...... 428-6426 Bible Study Morning, Martha Grimes ...... 427-1259 Every Tuesday of the year, at Sacred Heart Parish, we hold a OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION:428-6426 Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Since Sacred Heart First Reconciliation, First Communion & Parish is in the care of the Redemptorist Fathers, devotion to Confirmation, Maria Bilodeau ...... 428-6426 Our Lady is very much a part of our parish life. The High School Youth Ministry, Ivy Wick ...... 428-6426 Redemptorists Rule of Life as written by St. Alphonsus requires Religious Education, Agustina Conroy ...... 428-6426 that Redemptorists have an extraordinary love and devotion to Young Adult Ministry, Fr. Murray ...... 428-6426 our Blessed Lady and to promote this devotion to all in their care. Vocations Ministry, Fr. Murray ...... 428-6426 Each Tuesday, after the 11:00am Mass and the 7:00pm Service PARISH OUTREACH: we have Novena Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Bereavement Ministry, Marna Ward ...... 428-0951 Come and be strengthened and blessed by Our Lady. Coffee & Donuts, Gisela & Art Klobucar ...... 322-0882 “Never was it known that anyone who fled to her for protection, Habitat for Humanity, Bob Perry ...... 426-0393 or sought her intercession was left unaided. St. Bernard Community Lunch Program, Jeanne Gayson .. 428-2584 Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Jim Bourne ...... 426-0882 . MINISTRIES AND SACRAMENTS AND SACRAMENTS MINISTRIES

Ministers to the Sick, Loretta Wells ...... 402-4816 Divine Mercy Chaplet Parish Nurse, Dianne Barr ...... 428-7005 Prayer Shawl Ministry, Helen Prentiss ...... 427-5432 Fridays , at 4:00pm Stewardship Committee, Lou Bartos ...... 423-5323 Followed by Benediction Welcoming Ministry, Fran McGrath ...... 314-6480 Accompanied by Music & Song Social & Events Ministry, Luz Rodriquez ...... 689-0573 PARISH MEN & WOMEN ORGANIZATIONS: Council of Catholic Women, Barbara Grimm .. 402-8665 Knights of Columbus, Fr. Downey Council, Sacred Heart, Grand Knight Fran McGrath ...... 314-6480 PARISH MAINTENANCE MINISTRY: Gardening Angels & Dream Team - Catherine Krzeminski ...... 428-6426 Followed by Benediction of the MUSIC: Parish Director, Don Roy ...... 428-6426 Blessed Sacrament St. Gerard’s, Darryl Greeley ...... 428-6426 and Ellen Graf ...... 345-0097 RELIGIOUS ARTICLE STORE: Call the Parish Office for Inquiries ...... 428-6426 Note from Pastoral Council: Please remember, we are eager to hear any comments you have related to our parish. Please place our comments in the suggestion box in the church vestibule.

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Collections Our Catholic Appeal - 2014 Our Offertory for Sept. 21, 2014 Thank you for your generosity. St. Gerard Mission Church Weekly Church Offering: $2,534.00 Total Registered Households 382 Online Offering: $10.00 Target Pledged Amount Paid to Date Sister Diocese $211.00 $26,131.00 $23,859.00 $21,316.50 Total Offering: $2,755.00 Offering Same Week Last Year: $4,312.00 Total Increase -$1,557.00 Attendance 366 Attendance Same Last Year 358 Next Special Collection: Oct. 19 Propagation of the Faith (World Mission Sunday) St. Gerard Altar Flowers For the Intention of Hope for all Cancer Treatments Mass Intentions Requested by Barbara Newschafer SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, Sept 27 4:30pm † Andre Sasseville & Grandson, 1st Lt. Christopher Rogan St. Gerard Altar Bread & Wine / Ann Marie & Family For the Intention of Hope for all Cancer Treatments 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept 28 Requested by Barbara Newschafer 10:00am † Luisa Griego Rivera / Husband & Children St. Gerard Sanctuary Light Wednesday, October 1

9:00am † Angelina Sahakian For the Intention of Hope for all Cancer Treatments SAINT GERARD MISSION CHURCH / Husband, Gregory Requested by Barbara Newschafer First Friday, October 3 9:00am † Marilyn Ilardo / Carol Lagiaza The Fr. Dillon Council of SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, October 4 4:30pm Intentions of the The Knights of Columbus of Council of Catholic Women St. Gerard Mission Church 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct 5 Blessed Francis Seelos, C.Ss.R. Invite you to 10:00am † Michael Carone St. Gerard Events Calendar “Spirit Knight” At Week of September 29-October 5 Monday, Sept 29 9:30 am Rosary (Marian Movement of Priests) & Divine Mercy Chaplet Tuesday, Sept 30 on Thursday, October 16, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, Oct 1 9:00 am Daily Mass All 600 Club tickets purchased before Thursday, Oct 2 Friday, Oct 3 and after the Vigil masses on Saturday 9:00 am 1st Friday Mass October 4th and before and after the 4:00 pm Cursillo Grouping Sunday masses on October 5th at St. Saturday, Oct 4 Gerard Mission Church and Sacred Heart 2:45 pm Saturday Choir - Practice hin a Church will be 4:00 pm Reconciliation wit eligible to win a 4:00 pm Benediction and Rosary 4:30 pm Vigil Mass free large pizza Sunday, Oct 5 with (2) topping at 8:30 am Sunday Choir - Practice Stavro's Pizza. 9:30 am Reconciliation The stub from the 600 Club ticket you purchase will be 9:30 am Benediction and Rosary 10:00 am Mass your entry into the drawing and the priest celebrating the 11:30 am mass at Sacred Heart will draw the 1st Friday Mass winner’s name. The winner will be notified that Sunday afternoon and the will be celebrated at winner’s coupon will be mailed on Monday. Thank you for supporting the Knights of Columbus and our council. Knights 9:00 am on Friday, of Columbus Fr. Dillon Council #13989 of St. Gerard Mission Church October 3 at St. Gerard Mission Church. We hope “The only Bible another may ever read - is - YOU!” to see you there! Fr. Val La France

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STUDY GROUPS ST. GERARD MINISTRIES: LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Small Church Communities Tom Murray 428-4510 Altar Servers Chase Barry 345-0308 Library Ministry Jacqy Gawdun 386-689-1922 SERVICE MINISTRIES Altar Ministry Annie McDevitt 427-4604 Maids of Martha Grace Albanese 427-6682 Eucharistic Ministers Jan Ford 427-9934 Maintenance Bob Burns 386-690-2904 Readers/Commentators Kathy Ackerson 427-2464 OUTREACH MINISTRIES Music/Choirs Darryl Greeley 428-6426 Welcome Ministry Marge Cyr 428-0025 Ushers Felice Albanese 427-6682 Bereavement Ministry Call SH Office 428-6426 PRAYER MINISTRIES Society of St. Vincent de Paul Jim Bourne 426-0882 Rosary (Marian Movement Grace Albanese 427-6682 Knights of Columbus Terry Cassidy 402-8127 of Priests) and Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Fr. Dillon Council) Cursillo Beth Burns 427-9138 Las Vegas Night A Benefit for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Saturday October 18 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Sacred Heart Church Family Center Black Jack ** Texas Hold ‘em ** Stud Poker ** Big Wheel ** Roll the Dice Horseracing ** Sic Bo ** Left-Right-Center ** Roulette

$10 =$1000 in play money ** Refreshments available ** Games begin at 6:00pm

Buy your ticket after mass at St. Gerard’s in the gathering Place or at the Sacred Heart office Monday-Friday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Tons s!! of fun Prize ! See YOU there Win SAINT GERARD MINISTRIES SAINT

Father George gives a blessing to the small church community facilitators as the new season begins.

The Music Ministry of St. Note from Gerard has an open heart Leadership Committee: and open door to anyone in- Please take the time to leave us your ideas terested in singing with the and suggestions. We prayerfully consider each choir on Saturday or Sunday. item and implement what we can. A Suggestion Instrumentalists welcome box is located in the foyer for your input. Thank too! Stop by and say hello after Mass for details about you for giving us the opportunity to serve. getting started!

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WALK/ RUN/ FAMILY FUN.. for

LIFE! 9 am Saturday, October 25, Riverside Park, New Smyrna Beach

PRIZES for Walker & Youth Group that raises the most money! OUR CHURCH & COMMUNITY & COMMUNITY OUR CHURCH Music, Baby Photo Contest, Coloring Contest, Cupcakes, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, choose your route! Sign up NOW & collect sponsorships to help moms & babies! See details & register online at www.gracehouse4life.org/walk-for-life OR call 386-943-4004 to sign up & get a printed form to record sponsorships. Grace House Pregnancy Center 1000 S Ridgewood Ave., www.orlandodiocese.org Edgewater, FL 32132