See Bulletin for detail on the following items:
“Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy”. — Leviticus 19:2b
--Our Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (BASA) is now underway. This week, we hope you will make a prayerful decision to pledge a gift to our 2020 Bishop’s Annual Stewardship Appeal. This 150th anniversary year, BASA invites each of us to join as a faith community in support of the beautiful mission of our Church. As good stewards of God’s gifts, giving and sharing of ourselves is how we can express gratitude for all our blessings. Stewardship is an act of faith and should be at the heart of our lives as faithful and active members of our Church. It means we are ready to recognize all that we are and all that we have are gifts from God. How will you respond today to all of the gifts He has given to you?
--ASH WEDNESDAY is February 26th – Distribution of ashes will take place during the following Masses: 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. You are reminded of the church's laws for fast and abstinence during Lent: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fasting. Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are permitted one full meal and two lesser meals per day (which together should not equal one full meal, with no eating between meals. Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Catholics who are 14 years or older should abstain from meat entirely. Soups and gravies made from meat are permitted.
--Lenten Reconciliation Services – Our Lenten Reconciliation Service will be on Monday, March 2nd, at 7 pm. There will be seven or eight priests hearing confessions. We invite you to join us for this great Lenten experience. Our neighboring parishes will also have Lenten Reconciliation Services if you cannot make ours:
- Thursday, March 26th, 6:30 pm, San Juan del Rio
- Tuesday, March 31st, 6:30 pm, St. Catherine
- Wednesday, April 1st, 7:00 pm, St. Joseph
--RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: There will be NO Religious Education classes held on Wednesday February 26th.
--YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER: SH Youth Ministry Page – Attention Teens and ‘Tweens: Ash Wednesday is February 26, 2020 – (Please Note: Different Schedule).
- Life Teen (High School)
- 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (only) we will meet for a small meal.
- 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. “Hang Out – Study Session”. Bring your books from school / homework or let’s just talk
- 6:45 p.m. We will walk to Church. We will sit together.
- 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass
- Edge (6-8th Grade)
- 6:45 p.m. Meet in the Narthex of the Church.
- 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. “Hot Chocolate Social” in the Activity Center! Invite your parents.
--VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! – We have a group of dedicated volunteers who keep our altar linens washed and ironed and make sure everything is in good order. We are happy to train if necessary. If you would be able to help with this about once a month, it would be greatly appreciated. Please call Tish at 284-3811 to find out how you can help.
--Stations of the Cross – We will pray the Stations of the Cross every Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 pm in the Church.
--Soup Supper – Simple Soup Supper beginning at 6:15 pm, before Stations of the Cross on Friday, February 28th. All are welcome to attend. ** If your ministry or group would like to host the Soup Supper on Friday, March 27th, please call Tish at the Parish Office at 284-3811.
--Once a Month Study Group – DVD Series by Stephen Ray Footprints of God Next Session: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 10:00 am—11:30 am in Bldg. C for 90 minutes.
--Parish Prayer and Healing Ministry – Did you know Sacred Heart has a Prayer and Healing Ministry? We meet every Monday evening at 7 pm in Building A. What do we do?
- We worship the Lord in Group Prayer, members pray out loud or quietly according to each person’s preference
- We sing praise and worship songs
- Once a month (3rd Monday of each month), we gather for “Soaking Prayer” a time when we sit in the Lord’s presence accompanied by meditative music.
- We pray for the Parish, the people in the book of intentions and any others we’re asked to pray for.
- If anyone requests healing prayer, we offer to pray with the person in a separate room or with the group according to the individual’s preference.
- Everyone is invited to join us.
- We also have some DVDs of the Christian Healing Ministry’s course on healing, as well as all the audio CDs of their courses.
- If you’re interested, please call the Parish office.
--LENTEN MISSION – Through WORD, WORSHIP & WORKS OF MERCY – RE-IGNITE YOUR FAITH LIFE! Each day we will explore one of the three pillars, and give you practical ways to bring them more fully into your lives. Give yourself a spiritual “shot in the arm” with a nourishing experience of his Word, a more integral vision of Worship, and a more energized engagement of Works of Mercy. March 9-11th, Monday – Wednesday at Sacred Heart Mirror sessions daily, 9:00am or 7:00pm. For more information, call 904-284-3811. There will be refreshments after the Wednesday evening mission. Our Speaker, Author and retreat director, Thomas Smith brings a wealth of experience and insight on the Word of God to audiences across the U.S. and is a repeat guest on Catholic TV and radio, and is the former director of the Denver Catholic Biblical School and Catechetical School. “Thomas is in the top 10% of the best Catholic speakers today”. – Dr. Tim Gray, President of the Augustine Institute.
--FOOLISHNESS – Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve, even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it in today’s readings. We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that message before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better “become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19). This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (5:48). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
--“WOW” Women of Worship (Study Group) – All women of the parish are invited to join the Women’s Study Group Monday, February 24th, at 10:00 am, in Bldg. C.
--Thank You! – Thank you to our Parishioners who continually provide a dish for the receptions following funerals. Your contribution is greatly appreciated by the family and friends who attend. If you would like to provide a dish or if your phone number has recently changed, please contact Sandy (264-0911) or Joyce (214-41887).
--Marriage Prep – The next Engaged Encounter program will be April 24th – 26th, 2020 at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be February 29th in Jacksonville. [See bulletin for details].
--PROGRAMS AT ST. JOSEPH RENEWAL CENTER –Sunday Afternoons in Our Lives – A “Saturday Morning” talk on Freedom through Forgiveness. Poems, songs, even self-help articles have been written about the Sunday afternoon blues! In recalling the years of Sunday afternoons in our lives, we might be able to uncover why it is written in James 1:8, “Count it all joy!” In reflection and prayer, we look to encounter Christ our Savior, Healer and Deliverer. Christ the same, yesterday, today and forever! Presented by Cheryl Sansone on Saturday, February 29, 2020, 9 am-12 noon at St. Joseph Motherhouse. --Spiritual Reading – As An Enriching Lenten Practice. “When we live in humble presence, God may reveal to us while we read insights that transcend human expectations.” (from Pathways of Spiritual Living by Susan Muto). This includes access to the “renewed” St. Joseph Renewal Center Library. Presenter: Sister Florence Bryan, SSJ Monday, March 2, 2020. Two separate opportunities: 10-11 am or 6:30-7:30 pm at St. Joseph Renewal Center. To register for any of the programs, please call Sister Jane at 904-824-5894 or email stjosephrenewal@ssjfl.org.
--SAVE THE DATE! – 17th Annual Spring Fling Dinner & Auction at Bishop Snyder High School March 28th, 2020.
--HOUR OF PRAYER – The Knights of Columbus will have an Hour of Prayer and the Rosary on Tuesday, February 25th, 6:30—7:30 pm in the Church. All are welcome to come and pray with us. The Knights.
--BULLETIN DEADLINE – The deadline for the bulletin article is noon on Mondays. Holiday weeks may have earlier deadlines. Articles for the bulletin may be emailed to bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org. --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!
