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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.sacredheartnb.com Email: [email protected] August 19, 2018 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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.sacredheartnb.com Email: [email protected]

August 19, 2018 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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 Lou Bartos 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, August 18

7:00am James Goodman Jr. by James Goodman

4:00pm + Betty Pauquette by Richard & Sandra Carrigan

Sunday, August 19

7:00am + Gabe Vazquez by Lori & Frank Oliveto

9:00am + Thomas Long by John Long

11:30am Lou Bartos by Legion of Mary

Monday, August 20

7:00am + Irene Kujawa by Daughter Terri

11:00am + Kathryne Long by Husband John

Tuesday, August 21

7:00am Allison Goodman by James Goodman

11:00am + Dorothy BonFiglio By Claudia Lyon

Wednesday, August 22

7:00am + Irene Swiatkowski by Katherine Waszak

11:00am + Theresa Addario by Husband Frank & Family

(CONTINUED)

Thursday, August 23

7:00am Christina Reynolds by James Goodman

11:00am Justin Tehan by James Goodman

Friday, August 24

7:00am + Joseph Knipper by Laura Devenoge

11:00am + Donald Bolster By Leslie McGarry

Saturday, August 25

7:00am + Juan Palacios by Daughter Dorys

4:00pm + Lois Sutton by Robert & Rachael Costello

Sunday, August 26

7:00am + Don Bolster by Nick & Stacey

9:00am + Alex Roy & Carrie Ann Chandler by Friends

11:30am + Anthony Lombardo by Wife Emma Lombardo Cross indicates the person is deceased. No cross the person is alive.

Reflection God sets the table of life and invites those who are willing to receive.

The faith which moves us to eat and drink of this tremendous surprise, is to be lived in the washing of our hands, doing of our homework, and all the other experiences of life through which Jesus

moves. This is the Wisdom which comes down from heaven. This is the faith which frees us to see more than we are looking at, both in the liturgy of the Eucharist and the liturgy of our lives.

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Sacred Heart Weekly Offering

August 12, 2018

Offertory Income Last Week ..... ..$10,786.00

Online Giving this Week ..................$445.00

Total Income ................................ $11,231.00

Attendance This Week: ........................... 682

Events Calendar

Sunday, August 19

Monday, August 20 7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel

6:00pm BINGO

Tuesday, August 21

7:30am Rosary/Chapel 9:00am Sr. Exercise/KH 9:00am Legion of Mary / Office Bld 10:30am Rosary/Chapel OLPH Novena after 11:00am Mass Wednesday, August 22

7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 6:30pm Choir Practice/Church

Thursday, August 23

7:30am Rosary/Chapel 9:00am Sr. Exercise/KH 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 6:00pm Centering Prayer/Chapel

Friday, August 24

7:30am Adoration/Chapel 7:30am Rosary/Chapel 10:30am Rosary/Chapel 4:45pm Benediction/Chapel

Saturday, August 25

7:30am Rosary/Chapel

Sunday, August 26

Readings for the Week of

August 19, 2018

Sunday Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prv 9:1-6; Ps 34:2-3, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15; Eph 5:15-20; Jn 6:51-58

Monday Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church

Ez 24:15-24; Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday Saint Pius X, Pope

Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30

Wednesday The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16

Thursday Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin

Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14

Friday Saint Bartholomew, Apostle

Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51

Saturday Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest

Ez 43:1-7ab; Ps 85:9ab & 10, 11-12, 13-14; Mt 23:1-12

Sunday Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23; Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32; Jn 6:60-69

THIS WEEKEND -SECOND COLLECTION

Campaign for Human Development August 19, 2018

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs that encourage independence.

You are essential to its success. Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support they

need to make lasting changes. Together, we can make a difference in families and

communities across the United States. Please donate prayerfully and generously. Thank you.

Our parish goal for Our Catholic Appeal in 2018 for

Sacred Heart is $101,419.00

Paid to Date - $63,044.66

Balance - $38,374.34

Our Catholic Appeal

$101,419.00

63,044.66

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Maria Bilodeau from Sacred Heart Catholic School was awarded the Most Distinguished Educator of the Year during the annual diocesan gathering to start the new school year in Orlando. This is also a special year for Maria being her 10th year as a teacher at Sacred Heart School.

Congratulations!

Sacred Heart Catholic School begins the new school year with superhero themes!

It was a blessed and beautiful first day for the superheroes of Sacred Heart Catholic School. Not only did the Eagles get to be visited by our pastor Father Tom Burke, but they also had Fr. Aldrin in almost every class the entire day. The teachers began the school year with team-building and professional development days as early as August 1st but the students started officially on Wednesday, August 8th. It was a wonderful, happy first week and Sacred Heart School would like to thank all the Redemptorist priests, parishioners, benefactors, families, teachers, and students for this awesome chance to make a new beginning. It’s a great time to be an Eagle! SHS principal Shelley Niswonger reminded the school community that Jesus is and will always be our superhero!

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

Religious Education Program

invites you to register your children school-aged

PRE-K thru HIGH SCHOOL

$25 per student / year

Have fun.

Learn about the Catholic faith.

Grow in the knowledge and love of God.

Pray and play.

Sunday classes begin on September 23, 2018

Class time: 10:15 am - 11:15 am

Classes are held at Sacred Heart Catholic School

“Be part of a Religious Education Program with proven excellent ACRE results and a strong faith-based program.”

“Diocesan Certified (DCCP; now called Faith Fit) Catechists”

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For more information or to register:

* Pick up a registration form from Sacred Heart Catholic Church (table at the entrance of Church)

Visit or contact the Parish Office ℅ Ms. Ella Copeland @ 386-428-6426 * Contact Maria Bilodeau,

Coordinator of Religious Education, via email at [email protected] or call 386-690-4023

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Religious Education News & Updates

Volunteer Catechists/Teachers needed for 2018-2019: (TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.)

* One Teacher Assistant for Grades 2 & 3

* Youth / Adult Teacher Assistants for all other grades

* High School Catechists

* Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation/First Communion/ Confirmation) Assistant Catechists - preferably

couples who are practicing Catholics

* Parent Volunteers

Please be reminded that only volunteers - youth aged 16 and adults - who have been background checked and

fingerprinted are allowed to volunteer both in the Church and school.

Please contact Maria Bilodeau for assistance in processing this requirement. Thank you.

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Dates to Remember:

September 5; 6:00 pm - Sacrament of Confirmation Parent/Candidate Information Meeting/Social Hall

September 19; 6:00 pm - First Communion Parent Information Meeting / Social Hall

September 23; 10:15 am - FIRST DAY of Religious Education Sunday School / Meet & Greet / SHS

November 7; 6:00 pm - First Reconciliation Parent Meeting / School lunchroom

December 15; 9:00 am - FIRST RECONCILIATION; Sacred Heart Catholic Church

February 11; 7:00 pm - SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION with Bishop John Noonan / SH Church

May 5; 9:00 am Mass - FIRST EUCHARIST & May Crowning

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Knights of Columbus Council #4934 Next meeting will be on August 20th

at 7:00pm in the Knights Hall.

Discover our Catholic Community wherever you are!

Download Today! To download our app visit

myparishapp .com

The Legion of Mary Free Library – Next Weekend Will be out in front of Church at Sacred Heart August 25th & 26th. Please stop by and visit our table. We give out books, CDs, rosaries, pamphlets and holy cards.

Everything is free. If you have religious books that we can have to put into

circulation, please drop off at Church tagged for the Legion of Mary.

God bless this community.

Ministry News

Parish Nurse

News

Diane Barr &

Betty Kaiser

August 2018

PLEASE

HELP!

BINGO kitchen workers are needed for our Monday night—Fall / Winter session.

PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING OR MAKE A ONCE A MONTH DONATION

of Baked goods or other food items for the kitchen. To help….

Contact Ella at the Parish Office (386)428-6426

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE LOOKING FOR GOOD CATHOLIC MEN

If you feel in your heart it’s important to form good and lasting friendships, invest time in helping the church, and those less fortunate, the Knights of Columbus is for you. Those who are interested in learning

more about the Knights, please contact Grand Knight Dave Montgomery at (386)410-5647

CENTERING PRAYER Thursday Evening at 6:00pm

in the Sacred Heart Chapel

All are welcome! “Be still and know that I Am God.”

Ps.46:10

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St Vincent de Paul Society Begging at the Door Next Weekend!

August 25 and 26

Jesus working through us in our community

SACRED HEART GIFT SHOP

RELIGIOUS GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASSIONS

STATUES * MUGS * KEEPSAKES

ROSARIES * JEWELRY * PRAYER CARDS

BOOKS AND GREETING CARDS

WE GIFT WRAP

OPEN AFTER 4:00 SATURDAY MASS

OPEN SUNDAYS 8:30 to 1:00

CHECK OUT OUR EXPANDED INVENTORY

LARGE SELECTION OF RELIGIOUS ARTICLES

LOCATED IN KNIGHT’S HALL

LOOK FOR OUR “WELCOME” FLAG

A CHRISTMAS TREE SURVEY

FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Please share your opinion with this online survey or contact the

parish office (386)428-6426 about Christmas Tree sales. Your

opinion matters and will help us determine the level of success for

tree sales this year.

Www.surveymonkey.com/r/QVDF6FR

Did you know…? Your gifts to Our Catholic Appeal help

Catholic schools to remain centers of evangelization. Here in the Diocese of Orlando, our 42 Catholic schools and preschools prepare young people to live in a global world by sharing Gospel values and living Christ’s message of salvation. The Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools, which receives funding through Our

Catholic Appeal, plays a key role in advancing the mission of our schools. Curriculum

development, technology support, and teacher certification are just a few of the

services that are offered to our schools as a result of

your gifts. For more information visit

www.orlandodiocese.org/ministries-offices/schools.

Please visit www.cfocf.org/OCA/give to make a gift online.

Ministry News

Eucharist to the Homebound- Are you unable to come to Mass or more importantly receive Jesus in the Eucharist? The Ministers to the Sick would love to bring Jesus to you. Please call the Parish office 428-6426 to set up Home visitation.

Rosary request—Do you have

broken rosaries that you don’t know what to do with? Rosaries, once blessed should be disposed of properly. We would like your old and broken rosaries to repurpose into new Sacramental. Please bring to parish office. God Bless

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Faith, Prayer & Ministry News

Many of you may remember —

Maria Kristensen.

She was a long

time parishioner who was

quite active. A while ago

she moved to Jacksonville

to be with her family.

She would like to thank

you for your prayers and

asks that you continue to

pray for her as she prays

for and remembers you.

God bless you.

QUEENSHIP OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

August 22 is the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Traditional Calendar and the Queenship of Mary, the new calendar. October 11 is the Feast of the Divine Maternity, both Calendars and the Queenship of Mary, Traditional Calendar.

On the 11th OF October 1954, Pope Pius XII established the Feast of the Queenship of Mary to be celebrated throughout the world, and commanded that on that day each year, the world should renew its consecration to her. In the future the Feast came to be celebrated on 22nd of August.

"The purpose of the Feast is that all may recognize more clearly and venerate more devoutly the merciful and motherly sovereignty of her who bore God in her womb" (Ven. Pius XII, Ad. Coeli Reginam).

On the day of her Assumption, Mary our Mother was solemnly crowned by Christ and received by the whole court of Heaven as Queen.

What Christ has done in Heaven and the Church has done on our behalf we should now do individually, that is, we should recognize Mary's Queenship, enthrone her in our homes, consecrate ourselves to her and, by this means, establish in our lives the reign of Mary Immaculate Queen of the Universe.

What is RCIA? A process to introduce the teachings of the Catholic Church to individuals who wish to learn more about Catholicism including the opportunity to become a member of the Catholic Church.

How do I sign up for RCIA? To sign up, you can fill out a registration form at the parish office, or simply call the parish office.

What is the cost for attending RCIA? There is no cost to you to attend RCIA. Sacred Heart Parish provides all that is needed for the sessions for all those who attend RCIA.

How many sessions can I miss? Our desire is to have you attend all sessions. RCIA is certainly a place where you will learn about what the Catholic Church believes and teaches; however it is much more than that. It is a process of getting to know Jesus Christ and growing together in community. This journey takes time and commitment on your part.

If any non-Catholic adult is interested in learning what the church professes, new in-

quiry sessions will begin

1st Session: Thursday September 6, 2018 Time: 7:00pm

Location: Knights Hall

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

National Senior Citizens Day

This day was created as a

day to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors and

to recognize their achievements.

Their valuable contributions to our communities create better

places to live. Take time today to spend with

seniors you know, and listen to their stories of wisdom and

experience, gain from their hard-earned knowledge.

To celebrate National Senior Citizens Day, spend time with the

senior citizens you know. Let them know that they are

appreciated and loved. It may also be a good day to volunteer

at a retirement home and share your smile with those who may

not otherwise get a visitor today.

August

21st

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Saint Gerard Mission 3171 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL 32141

St. Gerard Events Calendar

August 20, 2018– August 26, 2018

Monday, August 20

8:00am Maids of Martha Cleaning Ministry 9:00am Rosary (Marian Movement of Priests) & Divine Mercy Chaplet

Tuesday, August 21

3:30pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting

Wednesday, August 22

Thursday, August 23

Friday, August 24

Saturday, August 25

3;00pm Saturday Choir—Practice 4:00pm Reconciliation 4:00pm Rosary 4:30pm Vigil Mass

SVdP Begging after Mass

Sunday, August 26

8:30am Sunday Choir—Practice 9:30am Reconciliation

9:30am Rosary

10:00am Mass SVdP Begging after Mass

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, April 28

4:30pm + Steve Turner by Madeline Vath

Sunday, April 29

10:00am All Parishioners

Wednesday, May 2

9:00am All Parishioners

Friday, May 4

Saturday, May 5

4:30pm + Jane Murphy by Family

Sunday, May 6

10:00am + Repose of the Souls of Brother Knights of Fr. Michael Dillon Council 13989

St. Vincent de Paul General Meeting will be held at St. Gerard’s

on Tues, August 21st at 3:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend.

St. Gerard Weekly Offering August 12, 2018

Offertory Income Last Week ................ $2,726.00

Online Giving this Week .......................... $68.00

Total Offertory Income. ............... …......$2,794.00

Attendance This Week ................................... 274

Our parish goal for Our Catholic Appeal in 2018

for St. Gerard - $35,461.00

Paid to Date -

$18,680.91

Balance—$ 16,780.09

$35,461.00

$

$18,680.91

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, August 18

4:30pm + Fred Fiumara by Katie Connor

Sunday, August 19

10:00am + Frank Sabo by Ellen Graf & Choir Wednesday, August 22

9:00am + Dick Blackburn by Daughters

Friday, August 24

Saturday, August 25

4:30pm + Chris Walsh by Nick & Ellie Bratton

Sunday, August 26

10:00am All Parishioners

Maryann Mikesic Sabo— Is one of our St. Gerard choir member since 2007, a welcome minister, volunteer to SVdP and member of CCW. Maryann also volunteers at Florida Hospital in New Smyrna.

The St Gerards choir with leader Ellen Graf will be celebrating the life of her husband Frank Sabo at Mass on Sunday August 19th at 10am.

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Heavenly Father, we could never thank our military men and women 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.

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!!!

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 Frieda Butt 427-2635 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 Murray Gratton 814-592-4301 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

WE NEED YOUR HELP . . . To keep the Sacred Heart & St. Gerard roster up to date-

In order to better serve our parish we strive to maintain a church roster that is as accurate as possible. We ask that our registered parishioners call the parish office at 386-428-6426 to inform us when changes to your information occur including name, address, telephone number, a move out of the parish, the death of a family member who is a registered parishioner, etc. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

ALUMINUM POP TAB COLLECTION

The POP TAB collection period for 2018 – 2019 is in full swing, and I reach out again to all of you who savor that special libation, that sports an aluminum POP TAB, to please save it for the Ronald McDonald houses in Orlando. They depend greatly on these

yearly collections, donated by the schools participating in their program. These collections help offset the cost to shelter, comfort and care for the families as they wait for their child to be cared for. Our collection of POP TABS, combined with the POP TABS collected by the families and friends of Chisholm Elementary School in NSB, weighed-in at 122 lbs this past collection period. That’s a lot of POP TABS. There’s a picture of the POP TAB collection on the bulletin board in the vestibule at St. Gerard. Check it out!

Thank you again and God Bless.