See Bulletin for detail on the following items:
“Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song.” — Psalm 98:5
--IN SYMPATHY – The parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish extend their deepest sympathies to Jose Correia upon the death of wife, Connie; to the family of Hank Carder who died recently; to Bob Schmidt, on the death of his mother, Ginny; and to the family of Jacob Frazier who died recently. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
--ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE – Our Advent Reconciliation Service will be on Monday, December 9th, at 7 pm. There will be seven or eight priests hearing confessions. We invite you to join us for this great Advent experience. If you are unable to attend our service, our neighboring parishes will also be offering them:
- December 10th - San Juan Del Rio, 6:30pm
- December 11th - St. Joseph, 7:00 pm
- December 11th - St. Luke, 7:00 pm
- December 17th - St. Catherine, 6:00 pm
- December 18th - Mary Queen of Heaven, 7:00 pm
--Advent Little Blue Books – The Little Blue Prayer books will be available in the narthex of the church next weekend. Take home a copy and use as your prayer companion during Advent, which begins December 1st. Four weeks, six minutes a day, can you find the time to pray?
--“WOW” Women of Worship (Study Group) – All women of the parish are invited to join the Women Study Group Monday, November 18th, at 10:00 am, in Bldg. C.
--RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
- THANKSGIVING BREAK is from Sunday, November 24th – Sunday, December 1st
- CHRISTMAS BREAK is from Sunday December 22nd – Sunday January 5th
--YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER: SH Youth Ministry Page – Wednesday, November 20th.
- Life Teen (9th—12th) 5:30-7:00 pm Activity Center;
- Edge 1 (7th & 8th Grades) 7:05-8:30 pm Activity Center;
- Edge 2 (6th Grade) 7:05-8:30 pm Room 8.
- Wednesday, November 27th: We will NOT have Youth Group in honor of Thanksgiving.
--CHRISTMAS PAGEANT – We need children, teens & adults for this year's Christmas Pageant. Practices will be on November 22nd (costume distribution), December 5th & December 12th 4:30 to 5:30. Pageant will take place on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 pm. Please sign up in the Narthex & include your child's age/grade. Call Kristin at 284-9983 with any questions.
--CHRISTMAS ANGEL TREE APPLICATIONS – Outreach is taking applications for the Christmas Angel Tree. Parishioners who, due to financial need, would like assistance with gifts for their children may stop by the Outreach Office on Tuesday or Thursday to fill out forms.
--PARISHIONER SENIOR LUNCH – Our joint November/December Senior Lunch will once again feature music by the Recycles Orchestra. Join us Wednesday, December 4th, at 11:30 am, in Sullivan Hall for this special event! The Senior Luncheon is open to all registered Seniors of Sacred Heart Church to encourage fellowship and camaraderie while enjoying a lunch. RSVP to the Parish Office, 284-3811, by Friday, November 22nd. No walk-ins will be accepted!
--LADY OF GUADALUPE RAFFLE – Do you have Christmas or birthday gifts in your closet that you would like to re-gift? Our Green Cove Church would like those unused gifts as prizes at our annual Lady of Guadalupe celebration raffle on December 12th after the Spanish Mass. They can be delivered by December 4th or you can contact Sandra Curtis at 284-9983 for more information.
--The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated on Saturday, December 8th at 6:00 pm, at the Sacred Heart Church Green Cove Springs location. After Mass is celebrated (en Español), there will be a presentation of the story of Juan Diego and the Virgin. A reception dinner, with music and entertainment, and a raffle will complete the evening. All are welcome! For more information contact Sandra Curtis at 284-9983. Also, there will be a Mass for Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, December 11th, (in Spanish) at midnight, in Green Cove Springs.
--LIFE IS HARD, BUT HAVE NO FEAR – Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in “toil and drudgery” as a model for how we ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks of the sun’s “healing rays,” and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
--Prayer Blanket Ministry – Our parish prayer blanket ministry is in need of crocheters, knitters, quilters, seamstresses that work with flannel or fleece! Each month, we have requests for 30-45 blankets to be given to those experiencing difficult health diagnoses or surgery challenges. Participation in the ministry is flexible with all work being done in your own home at your leisure. For more information, please contact Kathy Yoakley at kathyyoakley@gmail.com or 904-535-6007.
--CAST (Catholic Adults Seeking Truth) – Wisdom Vision for Life meeting Tuesday, November 19th, from 6:30 -8:00pm in the Activity Center.
--BULLETIN DEADLINE – November 24th DUE November 18th; December 1st DUE November 18th; December 1st DUE November 18th; December 8th DUE December 2nd; December 15th DUE December 9th; December 22nd DUE December 9th; December 29th DUE December 16th; January 5th DUE December 16th. Articles for the bulletin are due by noon and may be emailed to bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org.
--CURSILLO/ULTREA – The November Ultreya will be held on Thursday the 21st in the Activity Center at 6:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share: salad, side dish, entree or dessert.
--Marriage Prep – The next Engaged Encounter program will be February 7th – 9th, 2020 at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be December 7th in Jacksonville. [See bulletin for details].
--PARISH WEBSITE – Be in the know… check out our website at www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Contact Parish Office at 284-3811 or email bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org if you have something for the website.
--myParish App – Download our app today at myParishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myParish.
--SULLIVAN HALL – All events held at Sullivan Hall are scheduled through Sullivan Hall director, Arlene Manalo. For prices, availability and more information, call Arlene at 284-3811 or email sullivanhall@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org and www.facebook.com/shsullivanhall.
--Exercise Classes for People with Parkinson's Disease AND their Caregivers Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Activity Center. Contact Tom Dorsky for more information at (305)297-3578.
--Thank you to all who have been recycling aluminum cans. This is now a project of Boy Scout Troop 309, who will be using the profit to fund Scout projects and activities. Please no tin cans, boxes or plastic bottles!
