Welcome to Sacred Heart

We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find ourparish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special

gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish registrationforms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office.

Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH

Main Church7190 Highway 17 South

Fleming Island FL 32003

Mission Church207 Palmetto Avenue

Green Cove Springs FL 32043

PARISH OFFICE7190 Highway 17 SouthTel 284-3811 Fax 529-8845Office Hours: Monday – Friday8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Pastor: Father Michael Pendergraft Business Manager: Tish AguilarReceptionists: Mary Bullington, Silvia AlexanderYouth Director/RCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene Manalo

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONTel 284-9983Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5)Sandra Curtis (6-12)

MUSIC MINISTRYKaren Otto, Lisa Moser, Mike Curtisand Ann Marie Barta

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg 32068Tel. 282-0504Principal: Victoria Farrington

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. (Mission Church)Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Holy Days: 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. or by appointment

To arrange for Baptism or Marriages please call the Parish Office.Homebound Parishioners: Please call the office if you know of anyonewho needs Eucharist brought to the home or would like a visit.

Web site: www.sacredheartgcs.org

MISSION STATEMENT

Compelled by the Gospel, we the parish family of Sacred Heart, promote and support Christian Life by serving our parishand community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs and other parish ministries.

STEWARDSHIP “Those who have faith in Me will do the works I do, far greater than these,” Jesus tells His disciples. That’s quite an assignment for us as Christian stew-ards! Your Gifts to God and Parish ~ April 30th Sacrificial Giving: $ 9,307.53 Building Fund: $ 6,017.66 Not in envelopes: $ 4,917.14 Children’s Sharing Treasure: $ 20.95

Fifth Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6

Congratulations! Over the last few weekends, many of our children received their First Eucharist. Please keep them in your prayers. Congratulations to all!

We wish all the mothers in our parish a blessed

Mother’s Day!

BASA Weekly Report Sacred Heart Fleming Island

THROUGH 5/7/2017 2017 2016 Inc/Dec Active Family Count 1,880 1,633 247 Number of Donors 325 306 19 Amount Pledged $ 115,342 $109,573 $ 5,769 Amount Paid $ 70,616 $108,948 ($38,332)

CALLING ALL GRADUATES! We’d like to honor all our parishioners who are graduating this year. We invite you to wear your cap and gown (optional) to whichever Mass you attend on Saturday, May 27th, or Sunday, May 28th. Father will ask you to stand and be recognized.

3rd Quarter Financial Report: Income: $ 96,654.55 Expenses: $ 112,124.46* *Includes recent landscaping expenses which are being paid for with a gift.

Youth Corner RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION forms for the 2017-2018 school year are available in the Narthex and in the Parish Office. *Please take note that there has been a change in the days avail-able and the times the classes will be held*. Register before June 19th in order to guarantee that your child gets the spot you want and to receive the $10 discount.

YOUTH GROUP Wednesday, May 17th

6-8 pm

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

CAST (Catholic Adults Seeking Truth) will meet on Tuesday, May 16th, from 6-8:00 pm in the Activity Center. This will be the last meeting until Fall.

SHEEP (Sacred Heart Early Education Program) will meet tomorrow, Monday, May 15th,

at 9:15 am in the Activity Center. This will be the last SHEEP for this year.

Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, May 17th, at 10:00 am in Bldg. C. It is held every other Wednesday. All are welcome!

Education News...

Think a Catholic Education is too expensive for your children?

How about a $5,677.00 scholarship?

Please explore the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program

which makes a Catholic elementary education affordable for our families.

www.stepupforstudents.org

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every parishioner.

***FAITH***SERVICE***FUN*** American Heritage Girls

Do you have a daughter between the ages of 5 - 18? Are you looking for an organization that embraces Christian values, builds leadership and character development, and encourages family involvement? American Heritage Girls (AHG) is the premier na-tional character development organization with a Christ-centered leadership ministry. AHG has two local Catholic troops, FL5312 Sacred Heart Fleming Island and FL0138 St. Luke Middleburg. Our two troops are hosting a Spe-cial Event at 6 pm on Monday, May 22nd, at St. Luke’s Parish Hall for those interested in learning more about American Heritage Girls. Please contact Katrina Cramer at (904)874-8855 or Mary Abt at (904)655-2100 for more information.

The Mission of American Heritage Girls is “Building Women of Integrity through service to God, family, com-

munity, and country.”

In Our Parish...

ALL AMERICAN BARBECUE Saturday, May 20th

in Sullivan Hall after 5:30 pm Mass Ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, baked beans, drinks and dessert $12.00 per person, $40.00 for family (of 3-5) Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 11220

Secular Franciscan Fraternity The St Bonaventure Secular Franciscan Fraternity is now meeting at Sacred Heart Church in Fleming Island. We meet the 3rd Saturday of the month in Bldg. A Classrooms at 12:30 pm. We invite visitors to “Come, Look ...See”. You may be a Secular Franciscan and not know it yet! www.stbonavnetureofs.org Linda @ 904-704-7282, Nani @ 904-673-7250 or Joe @ 904-657-7860.

Prayer Blanket Ministry Thank you to all our anonymous donors. Your donations help to buy yarn and material for the ladies knitting and sewing the beautiful prayer blankets. Blessed prayer blankets may be picked up in the Parish Office during regular hours and are also now available to be picked up on the weekends in the Church Narthex, top shelf of the kiosk. A note from a recipient: “Dear Ladies of the Prayer Blanket Ministry, I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to you all for your thoughts, prayers, time, effort and energy into making and providing me one of your prayer blan-kets after my recent surgery. I am pleased to an-nounce I am healed. Thanks again for your kind-ness.”

Download Our New Parish App! Our new Sacred Heart Catholic Church app is now available to download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stay connected with our parish throughout the week with instant no fica ons, an easy‐to‐access event calendar, and the ability to quickly re‐ply to or share messages via Facebook or Twi er. Also enjoy a bunch of addi onal features like pray‐ers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silence your phone before Mass or Confession, and much more. Help foster a stronger parish life at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and be er engage the New Evange‐liza on. Download our app today at myparishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myparish.

THE HEALING MINISTRY The Healing Ministry is available every Monday evening at 7:00 pm in Building A where all are welcome to join us! This is time set aside to place ourselves in the Presence of the Holy Spirit; for prayer and

praise; to listen to scripture and receive teaching. All are welcome!

Each month on the 3rd Monday, Healing Pray-er Ministers are available for private prayer in the Brides Room after the 8:00 am Mass and at 7:00 pm in Bldg. A. All prayer sessions are kept in the strictest confidence.

We encourage you to come. (John 14:12-14)

NEXT WEEKEND!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Knights of Columbus are offering a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior to attend any college of their choice. Applications are available

at the Parish Office or in the Narthex of the Church. All applications must be turned in by May 30th, 2017.

Marriage Preparation Marriage Preparation: To sched-ule a wedding, an engaged couple must meet with their parish priest or deacon at least eight months before their proposed wedding date. Prepa-ration for the sacrament includes attending a diocesan program such as Engaged En-counter or Pre Cana. Also, couples of child-bearing age will need to take a full course of Natural Family Planning. Pre-registration for each of these programs is mandatory. The next Engaged Encounter will be May 19th-21st at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be May 20th in Jacksonville. For more information about the diocesan requirements or to register for any of the diocesan programs, please visit www.dcfl.org or call (904) 551-2619.

BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks have ear lier deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be emailed to shbulletin3811@bellsout h.net.

Fifth Sunday of Easter “How can we know the way?” Jesus shows us the way. Believe and he will do great works in you. (John 14:1-12).

If you think God is calling you to be a priest, call Fa-ther David Ruchinski at (904) 262-3200 ext. 101, or email vocations@dosafl.com.

Pray For

Vocations

Exercise Classes for People with Parkinson's Disease AND their Caregivers Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am and Mondays at 6:00 pm in the Activity Center.

Contact Tom Dorsky for more information at (305)297-3578.

The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of

sexual misconduct seriously and deals with the allegations in a prompt, confidential and

thorough manner.

To Report Abuse Call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

1-800-775-4659, ext. 129 or

Department of Children and Families 1-800-96Abuse 1-800-962-2873

ATTENTION

Around the Diocese...

Did You Know? BaptismconstitutesthefoundationofcommunionamongallChristians,in-cludingallthosewhoarenotyetinfullcommunionwiththeCatholicChurch.Baptismconstitutesasacramentalbond

ofunityamongallwhothroughitarereborn. CCC#1271andUR22§2

CURSILLO ULTREYA The May Cursillo Ultreya will be held on Thursday, May 18th, in the Activity Center beginning with a covered dish dinner. . Please bring a salad or side dish (A-G); main dish (H-R); dessert (S-Z).

PRAYER LIST Names will be printed in the bulletin for four weeks, then removed. Please call with names you would like to have includ-ed on our list. Thank you for helping us keep our list current. Please pray for… Paul Anthertz, Lois Battisti, Pat Chestnut-Sarpy, Linda Clemons, Joanie Eller, Jeanne Gallina, Guy Gallina, Judy Henderson, Alexis Lato and Family, Stephen Mandia, Karen McCallan, Tabitha Perry, Donna Ramos, Helen Reinhart, J.G. Silvester, Marilyn Wojciechowski, Linda Clemmons, Antonio Coleman, Rick McKin-ney, Janet Welch, Mary Nelson, Len Winkeler, Bill Wright, Roman Yatco, Irma Baquero, Hina Buendia, Andrea Daia, Donna Guzinski, Savannah Hall, Victoria Hall, Ben O’Steen, Levi Shepherd, Casey Spillane, Mary Staf-ford, Gordon Tapsell, Keith Willis, our prayer blan-ket recipients and our homebound parishioners.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — We, like living stones, let our-selves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel — “Show us the Father,” Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: “Whoever sees me, sees the Father” (John 14:1-12).

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12- 17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18- 21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15- 21 or Jn 17:1-11a

Monday, May 15th, 8:00 am – For the Special In-tentions of Russ and Anna Marie Misner on their 60th Anniversary. Tuesday, May 16th, 8:00 am - In memory of Thelma Kugler requested by Maureen Gatins. Wednesday, May 17th, 8:00 am - In memory of Charles Riddle requested by Sacred Heat Parish. Thursday, May 18th, 8:00 am - For the Special In-tentions of Vicenta Carrion and Family requested by Ivonne Ascencio. Friday, May 19th, 8:00 am - In memory of Rodolfo and Margarita Velasquez requested by Morena Ve-lasquez. Saturday, May 20th, 5:30 pm - For the Special In-tentions of members of the Council of Catholic Women and in memory of past members. Sunday, May 21st, 8:00 am - In memory of Richard Montgomery requested by his Family. Sunday, May 21st, 10:30 am - For the Special In-tentions of the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, May 21st, 5:30 pm - In memory of Luigi Pisapia requested by the Pisapia Family.

Have you wondered where the trailer for aluminum cans has gone??? It is now located at the south end of our parking lot! Thank You to all who are recycling in this way. The profit is used by our Out-reach Ministry to help others. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!

SULLIVAN HALL All events held at Sullivan Hall will be scheduled through Sullivan Hall director, Arlene Manalo. For pric-es, availability and more infor-mation, call Arlene at 284-3811 or email sullivanhall@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org www.facebook.com/shsullivanhall

PARISH WEBSITE Be in the know… check out our website at www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Con-tact Parish Office at 284-3811 or email shbulletin3811@ bellsouth.net if you have something for the website.