See Bulletin for detail on the following items:
“I lift up my eyes toward the mountains; whence shall help come to me? My help is from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” — Psalm 121:1-2
--myParish App – Download our app today at myParishapp.com or search your phone's app store for myParish.
--THANKSGIVING BASKETS – Please join our Parish in providing a Thanksgiving meal to the less fortunate. The items below are being requested to fill a basket for families of our community. Gift Cards from Winn-Dixie or other grocery stores are also greatly appreciated. The deadline is November 12th. Thank you for your generosity. [SELECT HERE to see a list of items for the basket]
--Book of Life – If you would like to include the name of a loved one who died in the past year, in our parish Book of Life, please use the envelopes available in the narthex. PLEASE PRINT names on the envelopes and put in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office by Wednesday, October 23rd. The Book of Life will remain in the sanctuary during the month of November.
--RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – DON’T FORGET – October Religious Education Schedule – Monday, October 21st – 6:00 pm in Church – Mandatory First Reconciliation Meeting for Parents – Wednesday, October 30th - No Class – The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, May 30th, at 10:00 am.
--YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER: SH Youth Ministry Page – Life Teen (High School) 5:30‐7:00 pm; Edge 1 (6th Grade) 7:05‐8:30 pm Room 8; Edge 2 (7th & 8th Grades) 7:05‐8:30 pm Activity Center; – Wednesday, October 23rd.
--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.
--PAT COOK DAYTIME CLASS – Pat will be holding a class on The Letters of Paul (continued) on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 9:00 am in the Activity Center. All are invited to attend. Please call Kristin at 284-9983 to RSVP.
--Bishop John Snyder High School – is hosting Snyder 101 on Friday, November 8th, and you are invited. This event is only for adults and offers you a unique opportunity to meet our administrators and visit classrooms while learning about our college-preparatory academics, athletics, Campus Ministry and fine arts. The morning begins at 10:00 am and ends with lunch at noon. You are welcome to join us for Mass at 9:00 am. To RSVP, call us at 904-771-1029.
--PARISHIONER SENIOR LUNCH – As we usually do, our November Senior Lunch will be combined with our December Senior Lunch. It will be held on December 4th. Watch for details!
--Parish Outreach Ministry – Holidays are quickly approaching. Have you noticed the Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations are already in the stores?! The Outreach team is putting together Thanksgiving baskets again this year as well as Angel Tree Gift Giving. If your family is in need of some help this holiday season, please contact us at 904-284-4767. We are here to help our parish families as well as others in Clay County. Reminder: All our Outreach volunteers understand the importance of maintaining our clients’ privacy and have signed an agreement to do so.
--PERSISTENCE – Today’s readings are about persistence, passionate persistence. Exodus tells of a battle won despite weariness because Moses, with help from Aaron and Hur, held his hands raised. Timothy asks that same persistence of his community and us. Luke tells of a court case won by a widow, despite the dishonesty of the judge, because she will not leave him alone. The psalm reminds us that God is everywhere, guarding us from harm day and night, coming and going, now and forever. The readings are about persistence, the relentless, unwavering pursuit of what must not be lost. The readings are about God’s passionate persistence in pursuing us, seeking to win our hearts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
--From the Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs… Dear Sacred Heart Parishioners, Your generous $1500 donations in August, September and October helped to provide much needed relief for Clay County Families. And, thank you for thinking of us and those we assist. A total of 1718 pounds of food was donated by you over the last three months. Thank you for caring and sharing. We couldn’t assist our community without your help. Sincerely – The Pantry Volunteers
--Women’s Retreat Sacred Heart Catholic Church – “God’s Heart of Mercy and Forgiveness” – Saturday, October 26th – Registration 8:00-9:00 am, Retreat is 9:00 am - 2:30 pm / light refreshments. Our retreat leader, Dr. Sherry Adams, is a vibrant and dynamic speaker. For more information contact: Pattie Halle – (904)703-1635 or email: pattieangel001@comcast.net or on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CouncilOfCatholicWomen.SHGS/
--“WOW” Women of Worship (Study Group) – All women of the parish are invited to join the Women’s Study Group Monday, October 21st, at 10:00 am, in Bldg. C.
--Marriage Prep – The next Engaged Encounter program will be November 15th – 17th at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be December 7th in Jacksonville. [See bulletin for details].
--Caring Choices – You are not alone…There is no need to feel alone when real help is available for an unplanned pregnancy. Caring Choices offers help through counseling, support, education, resources, and referrals. This is one decision not to face alone! Call (866) 901-9647. If you are struggling with emotional or spiritual pain following an abortion, there are two post-abortion healing ministries available that will lovingly help transform your pain to hope, and through reconciliation provide peace. Project Rachel – (904) 923-9203 with professional counselors and individual priests and Rachel’s Vineyard – (904) 221-3232 a group weekend retreat.
--2019 Anniversary Celebration – Couples celebrating a 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th or more wedding anniversary during 2019 are invited to attend a special celebration with Bishop Felipe Estévez on Saturday, November 23rd, 2019. 12:00 pm Mass and reception to follow at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A S., St. Augustine, FL 32080. Register by November 15th at https://family.dosafl.com/ or contact the Office of Family Life, (904) 289-3200, x289, familylife@dosafl.com.
--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.
“Dare To Be A Disciple” – Weekend Retreat – November 1st – 3rd, 2019 – Overnight: $195; Commute: $95 – Tom Edwards, International Lay Evangelist – Held at St. Joseph Renewal Center, 234 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL. TO REGISTER: Contact Sister Jane, 904-824-5894 Or email stjosephrenewal@ssjfl.org.
--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!
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