SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 2 JANUARY 18, 2015 PARISH MEMBERSHIP We hope that all new residents of the Merricks and surrounding communities will feel at home at Sacred Heart and will tell us of their presence by registering at the Parish Center. By completing the registration form, we will be better able to serve you when you need letters to be a sponsor for Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage, along with other situations requiring character references. Your use of the parish envelopes in making contributions will enable us to provide you with verification for your tax purposes. Please, come into the Parish Center for a Registration form and let us give you a warm welcome to our faith community. ADULT CHRISTIAN INITIATION If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or completing your initiation into the Church through the reception of the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call the Parish Center. INFANT BAPTISM PREPARATION Sacred Heart celebrates the sacrament of Baptism on the first and third Sundays of the month at 2:00 PM. Please call the Parish Center (X 20) at least three months before the intended date of Baptism, to begin the Preparation Process. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please contact the Parish Center at least a year in advance of the intended date of the wedding. A priest of the parish will interview you, set the wedding date and help you register for the required marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana). SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATON A priest is available to welcome you to Confession each Saturday at 4:00 P.M. in the church. Please never hesitate to call a priest at the Parish Center for an appointment for Confession at another time. SACRAMENTS FOR THE HOMEBOUND If you or a family member are not able to attend Mass due to temporary or chronic illness, and would like to receive the Sacraments of Communion, Reconciliation and/or Anointing of the Sick, please call to arrange for reception at home. Arrangements may also be made for a friendly phone call from our Social Ministry Volunteers. Please let us know of a parishioner in a local hospital or medical facility who would like a visit from our pastoral staff. Please call Sister Lynn, C.S.J. 516-379-1356 ext. 19 for more information. CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM All adults volunteering as liturgical ministers and in other ministries, events and programs connected with children are required to have a Background Check which is done at Sacred Heart, and attend a three hour Virtus Training Program either at Sacred Heart or another diocesan site. To attend a session you must register on line at www.drvc.org, go to the tab: PROTECTING CHILDREN and click on the link for VIRTUS TRAINING CALENDAR. Sr. Patricia Turley, CSJ Food Pantry Pantry Sunday Weekend of January 25/26 I know winter months put an extra strain on all our budgets with rising food costs. For families already living in financial stress, it could be enough to create a financial crisis. Please help keep our pantry stocked through the winter; remember to check expiration dates. Want to know what to bring? Think of whatever your family goes through most quickly, or here are a few items we could use: Canned/ready to heat meals Pasta/Sauce Paper Goods Hot/Cold Cereal Disposable Diapers Laundry Detergent Tuna Toiletries The pantry does have a refrigerator and freezer. If you are able to donate milk, eggs, butter, produce or meat, please bring them to the outreach during our regular hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, or call 379-6123 to arrange another time. Thank you, Sister Lynn JANUARY 18, 2015 PAGE 3 SACRED HEART CHURCH FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK… Dear Parishioners, This week marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to allow abortions in our country. This serious offense against our core belief in the sanctity of every human life calls us to pray for a reversal of this terrible law. Many will travel to Washington, DC to join the March for Life on Thursday (January 22nd). If you cannot join them, please consider coming to Mass on Thursday...and spending some extra prayer time as your support “for the cause”! From January 25-31 we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. This year’s motto is “Catholic Schools: Faith, Knowledge and Service”. Catholic Schools aspire to make real these goals in the life of each student, every day. Catholic Schools foster faith, knowledge, discipline and morals through the programs they provide. In our area are programs for K-8 and 9-12, which provide sound academics, a safe environment and a value-centered atmosphere. This allows students an opportunity to achieve success, as well as discover and develop their individual gifts and talents. The K-8 schools...and some of the High Schools...are inviting students and their families to come to their Open Houses. This is the best way to find out if a particular school and program is best for your child. I would encourage every family to follow the words of Jesus (to Andrew) in this week’s Gospel, “come and see” - what each school has to offer so you can make the best decision for your students. One quick item: We have plenty of extra 2015 Calendars, courtesy of the Walker and O’Shea Funeral Homes...please feel free to take what you need...and give some to others. Fr. Joe N. Weekly attendance: Envelopes Used: Collection: Fiscal Year To Date: Last Weekend 1,540 589 $15,802.31 $293,979.76 SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 17 - 18, 2015 Monday Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22 1 1/2% of the tithe will go to Tuesday Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28 Rotocare is a free clinic for the homeless and working poor who do not have the medical coverage they need in times of sickness. It operates out of 875 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale on Mondays (1-4:30 PM) and every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Phone: 539-9834. Wednesday Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17; Mark 3:1-6 Thursday Hebrews 7:25—8:6; Mark 3:7-12 Friday Hebrews 8:6-13; Mark 3:13-19 Saturday Hebrews 9:2-3, 11-14; Mark 3:20-21 THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sunday Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 ROTOCARE  MARCH FOR LIFE Thursday, January 22nd, 2015 Buses will leave from many parishes in Nassau and Suffolk to bring participants to the March for Life in Washington, D.C. To find a local bus or for more information, call the Respect Life Office at 516-678-5800 x626, PAGE 4 JANUARY 18, 2015 SACRED HEART CHURCH “ YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS IT ” ♥ A PRAYER FOR OUR PARISH ♥ DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES My parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. This six-hour course is presented by the National Safety Council’s certified instructors, who offer a new approach to learning accident prevention skills. You will receive a course guide to use in class and to keep for future reference. This course is great for new and experienced drivers as well. Upon completion, you become eligible for a motor vehicle insurance discount for a full three years. A 10% discount on Collision AND Liability premiums and / or up to four (4) points deduction from your driving record. This classroom course will be offered here at Sacred Heart School Teacher’s Lounge, on Saturday, January 24, 2015, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The cost will be $45.00 per person - payable to: Martin Hirschfield, send to: Driver Ed Dept. P.O. Box 314, Lake Grove, NY 11755. The registration will be done by DRIVER EDUCATION, and can be reached at (631) 360-9720, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. At the completion of the course a donation will be made to Sacred Heart Church based upon the number of paying students attending the class. ♥ ♥ ♥ It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. I will do great work, if I volunteer. It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring other people into worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them. It will be a parish of faith , hope and love; a parish filled with the Spirit, if I am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all the things that I want my parish to be. FREE THROW CONTEST TIME AGAIN Father Jeremiah J. Reilly Council 6561 of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring its annual Free Throw Contest on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 at the Sacred Heart Gymnasium. The contest will take place between 1:00 and 4:00 PM, and is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14. Sign Up @ 1:00 PM. Competition begins @ 1:45 PM. All participants will receive a certificate from the Council. Winners in each age category will get a tee shirt and a chance to advance to District, County, Regional and State contests. Please contact Chairman Rich Marino at (516) 781-4026 for more info. ♥ ♥ ♥ SACRED HEART MEN’S RETREAT February 27—March 1st @ Bishop Molloy Retreat House More info to follow. Amen. ♥ ♥ ♥ ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Father D’Angelo will be starting to conduct training sessions for new altar servers beginning in February. Boys and girls in the fifth grade or above are eligible and invited to attend the first training session on Saturday February 7th from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM in the Church. Training classes will continue every Saturday at the same time through February and March. Prospective servers must be willing to commit to the 8 week training program. Please contact Fr. D’Angelo to “pre-register” for the training, at: jjdangelo@optonline.net or call 379-1356 X24 if you have any questions. JANUARY 18, 2015 SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 5 MASSES FOR THE WEEK Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. 9 AM Thomas John Reilly Tuesday, January 20 9 AM Charles Brienza Maryellen Lamaitis Wednesday, January 21 9 AM Mary Hendry Ben Cammarata Priscilla Landro John J. Campbell Cecelia Lerro Thursday, January 22 9 AM Timothy McCarthy, Jr. Lillian Caraccio Diane Mac Laren Baby William M. Carrara Patricia Massey Friday, January 23 9 AM Dorothy Camilleri Anthonino Chiofalo Fred Matalevich Jane Daniels Chris Matejov Dustin D’Andrea John McInerney Robert DeMars Edward McKenna Kevin Duffy Kathleen McKenna Augustine Farfone Herbert Mennel Ann Fisher Harriet Meyer John Fitzpatrick, Sr. Frank Mills James Forte William Mohr Saturday, January 24 5 PM John Behr - William Connor Phyllis L. Stroface - John C. Peters Eileen E. O’Connell Sunday, January 25 8 AM Charles Sanzeri 10 AM Doris Ryan Noon Chris Curry 5 PM Parishioners of Sacred Heart Cyril J. Deere Phyllis L. Stroface - Joseph Licari It is the policy of this Church and the intention of each priest that the Masses celebrated will be for the intentions listed in the Parish Mass Book. SACRED HEART MEMORIAL SOCIETY For an offering of $50, a deceased loved one can be enrolled in the society and will share in the spiritual benefits of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to be offered each First Friday for one year. Appropriate Memorial Cards are available.  MAY THEY REST IN PEACE Let us remember all our parishioners who have been called home to our Loving God. May they rest in peace and may their families, relatives, and friends be consoled by our prayerful concern. Elizabeth Cea Joseph Di Gangi  BREAD AND WINE MEMORIALS Do you know that we have a wonderful way to remember a loved one, living or deceased? For a donation of $50, you can offset the cost of the Bread and Wine we use at Mass for a week. This will be published in our Bulletin - and you will receive a beautiful card that can be sent to the person or the person’s family. Sr. Marie Vianney Gallagher Daria Mongelli Michael Gallo Lillian Mortara Dolores Gosselin Jack Palamaro Mark Hannafin Peter Palamaro, Jr. Gerald Henry Debbie Ryan John Hursala John Rynn Donald Johnson, Sr. Alex Salvaggio Doris Johnston Joel Scaduto James Harry Kaiser Santina Sztabnik Gail Kimitis Angelo Tilocca Pat Kok Richard Webster Lorraine Kolstein 2014 Names are placed in this weekly bulletin for a four week period, unless we are notified by a family member to continue having your loved one remembered in prayer. Otherwise, due to lack of space, the name will be removed. Thank You WEEKLY ENVELOPES Thank you for your use of the weekly envelopes. Please help the counters - by writing the amount of your donation on the front of the envelope; and by not using tape, stickers or staples. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated!!! SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 6 THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART Sun., Jan. 18 ~ Family Social - Please join us today for the family social after the 10:00 AM Mass, in the school cafeteria. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. SAVE THE DATE Mon., Jan. 26 ~ Prayer Shawl Ministry - 7 o’clock Convent Meeting Room. Tues., Jan. 27 ~ Bereavement follow-up gathering - 7:30 PM. Church meeting room ~ for more info., Call Sister Lynn Caton 379-6123. Sun., Feb. 15 ~ Family Social Please join us for coffee, tea and sweets after the 10:00 AM Mass. Sun., Mar. 15 ~ Family Social Please join us for coffee, tea and sweets after the 10:00 AM Mass.  PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Our next meeting will be Monday, January 26th at 7 o’clock in the Convent Meeting Room. ALL ARE WELCOME. We create beautiful shawls, lap blankets, hats, scarves, for our parishioners who may be ill or in need of comfort. We send hats and scarves to our soldiers and veterans; and baby hats and blankets to Birthright and hospital units. If you would like to learn to knit or crochet come join us, or just want to check us out, we will be happy to have you with us. There is no cost or obligation and no deadlines... Happy New Year. For further information call Marie at 485-3284. COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ST. ELIZABETH ANN REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL SEAS OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 25, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Celebrating 20 years of Academics, Faith & Service Nursery - 8 th Grade New York State Fully Accredited Faculty New York Sate Certified Teachers New York State Curriculum Compliance JANUARY 18, 2015 PARISHIONERS IN ARMED FORCES Several years ago, we inscribed the names of loved ones - parishioners and nonparishioners in a book placed before Our Lady of Fatima. We continue to collect the names of PARISHIONERS who are actively serving the Armed Forces. Please send their name, rank and branch of service in writing to the Parish Center c/o Father Joe Nixon. Sacred Heart Parish salutes and commends to prayer: Sgt. Richard DeTommaso, U.S. Army, Korea PFC Kendrick McCann, U.S. Army, Korea Sgt. First Class Lee Ann Gouveia, U.S. Army L CPL Anthony Rusciano, U.S.M.C. L CPL Troy Grassi, U.S.M.C., Iraq SSgt. Edgar C. Francisco, U.S.M.C. Col. James K. Lavine, U.S.M.C. Lt. Col. Timothy W. Schnelle, U.S.M.C. Sgt. James Moore, U.S. Army Pvt. Andrew Reynolds, U.S. Army OS2 Anthony J. Magri, U.S. Navy PO Third Class Wesley Paladino, U.S. Navy L CPL Elyse Franzitta, U.S.M.C. L CPL Robert A. M. Bernhardt, U.S.M.C. L CPL Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C. Capt. Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force L CPL Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C. PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army, Afghanistan Prayer For Safety of Our Service Men & Women Almighty and Eternal God, protect these men and women as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety to all who love them. May they ever praise you for your loving care. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD (cont’d) Tune into “Religion & Rock” with Msgr. Jim Vlaun, on Sundays from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM on WBAB 102.3 FM. Listen on Saturdays at 11:00 PM on Sirius Radio, Channel 159, the Catholic Channel and at 11:00 PM on XM Satellite, Channel 117. Next Sunday’s theme is Searching for a Meaning. Don’t miss it! To listen online or receive more information regarding Religion and Rock go to www.ReligionandRock.com, or at “Religion & Rock” on ITUNES. Don’t forget to tune into TELECARE, Cablevision 29, or Verizon FIOS 296, or visit www.telecaretv.org for the Best Catholic Television! To receive this announcement electronically, please email aayroso@telecaretv.org - (516) 538-8704.