See Bulletin for detail on the following items:
“Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.” — Isaiah 35:10a
--BAPTISM – The Parish extends its congratulations to the families of Landon Alexander James Davis, Hazel Marion Daniels, Kayla Jane Zeller, and Miles Xavier Tran who were recently baptized.
--ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE – If you were unable to attend our service, our neighboring parishes will also be offering them:
- December 17th - St. Catherine, 6:00 pm
- December 18th - Mary Queen of Heaven, 7:00 pm
--Celtic Christmas Cantata – Come enjoy the sounds of a Celtic Christmas by hearing the Choir debut its 1st Christmas Cantata called "Have You Heard”. We will be singing the Cantata prior to the 11 pm Christmas Eve Mass, starting around 10:20 pm. The story of Christmas will be woven throughout the music. It is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
--Christmas Eve Parking – The church parking lot will be very busy before and after the 4:00 and 6:00 pm Masses on Christmas Eve. All cars are requested to turn right out of the lot after Mass, making U-turns to drive northbound. Please use the driveway at the south end of the lot as an exit only – no entrance.
--RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
- CHRISTMAS BREAK is from Sunday December 22nd – Sunday January 5th
--YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER: SH Youth Ministry Page –Attention All Teens and Tweens You are Invited to YM Christmas Party DECEMBER 18TH:
- RSVP on or before: December 16, 2019 – schubert@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org
- What to Bring: A wrapped Christmas Gift suitable for BOTH, a teen boy/teen girl. This is for our gift exchange game that will be played at the party.
- Price range: $10 - $15
- Example: Super-size box of sour patch kids.
- Invite Your Friends! Games! Prizes! Meet New Friends!
- Dance-off Contest! Free Food! Great Music!
- Attention Parents: If you would like to chaperone, that would be excellent!
--Children’s Christmas Eve Choir – If your children would like to participate in singing for the 4 pm Children's Mass on Christmas Eve, we will practice for that Mass on Monday, December 23rd from 10-11 am in the church. We ask that your child be able to read to be eligible. For further information, feel free to contact Karen Otto – karenannotto@hotmail.com (904)553-3178.
--Attention All Parishioners: Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Presents: FRIDAY FIESTA CHILI DINNER – Friday, January 10, 2010 – Held at Sullivan Hall – Dinner will be served ANYTIME between 4:30—8:30 pm – Many varieties of Homemade Chili along with sides, soft drinks and chips and salsa bar! And, take part in judging the Chili Cookoff Contest! Tickets: $10.00; proceeds will go to Sacred Heart Youth Ministry. Tickets for children 10 and under: $4.00
--REASON TO REJOICE – Dark violet is used throughout Advent to express its character as a season of spiritual preparation for Christmas and “the coming of the Lord.” But on the Third Sunday of Advent, formerly known as Gaudete (Latin for “rejoice”) Sunday, rose may be added to the liturgical environment. The entire liturgy is infused with a spirit of rejoicing. Today’s first reading and Gospel proclaim the reality of God’s saving work in our midst. Isaiah exuberantly describes the idyllic transformation of all creation as a result of God’s presence in the midst of the people. In the Gospel, Jesus connects Isaiah’s prophecy with what is happening in his own ministry. In addition to the list of healings from Isaiah (the blind, the lame, lepers, and the deaf), Jesus’ presence brings two other reasons for rejoicing: “The dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them” (Matthew 11:5). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
--CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE: CHRISTMAS EVE, Tuesday, December 24th
- FLEMING ISLAND
- 4:00 pm Children’s Mass
- 6:00 pm
- 11:00 pm (A Lessons and Carols Program will begin at 10:20 pm)
- GREEN COVE SPRINGS
- 5:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass (in English)
- 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass (en Español)
- CHRISTMAS DAY, Wednesday, December 25th, FLEMING ISLAND – 10:00 am Mass
--NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE:
- NEW YEAR’S EVE – Tuesday, December 31
- Fleming Island – 5:30 pm Vigil Mass
- NEW YEAR’S DAY - Wednesday, January 1st
- Fleming Island - 9:00 am Mass
- Green Cove Springs - 5:00 pm Mass (en Español)
--CAST (Catholic Adults Seeking Truth) Wisdom Vision for Life meeting Tuesday, December 17th, from 6:30 -8:00pm in the Activity Center.
--Music Ministry Christmas Concert – Please come to our Music Ministry Concert on Friday, January 3rd @ 7:00 pm in the Church. You will be treated to a performance of a Celtic Christmas Cantata, called "Have You Heard”, along with other music. Refreshments will be served after the Concert.
--Marriage Prep – The next Engaged Encounter program will be February 7th – 9th, 2020 at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 29th in Jacksonville. [See bulletin for details].
--Rachel Quinanes Memorial 5K – February 1st 2020 – A great way to end Catholic Schools Week! Please join us to raise funds for the “Rachel Quinones Scholarship Fund”, awarded to students at Bishop John J Snyder High School in Jacksonville, FL and St. Joseph Academy in Brownsville, TX. Rachel was a huge part of both of these communities. Rachel began her five-year battle with cancer in 2013 and sadly lost the battle in July 2018. Join us on February 1, 2020 for the first Annual Rachel Quinones Memorial 5K. There will be a Children’s Fun Run and age categories from Middle School on up. A virtual 5K is available for those who can’t run with us. Go to www.ultimateracinginc.com to register. Register early to get the best price.
--BULLETIN DEADLINE:
--Thank You!! – American Heritage Girls National Honor Troop FL5312 would like to thank you for your generosity in supporting their Wreaths Across America collection. With the generosity from Sacred Heart parishioners, we were able to collect enough money to purchase 66 wreaths that will be placed on veterans' graves laid to rest at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park. Thank you for your generosity and support in honoring our local Veterans.
--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!
