Pastoral Staff
Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor Rev. Benet Uwasomba, Associate Pastor Deacon Charles Kammerer
Pastoral Associate S. Lynn Caton, C.S.J. Outreach Office 516-379-6123
Faith Formation Mrs. Maryann Specht, Director [email protected] School Office: 516-868-9406
Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am
10:00am Family Mass 12 noon 5:00pm
www.sacredheartnm.org Email: [email protected]
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart 720 Merrick Ave
North Merrick, NY 11566 Phone: 516-379-1356
Fax: 516-379-1610
The Heart of Jesus in North Merrick
SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 2 January 28, 2018
Parish Membership We hope that all new residents of Merrick and surrounding communities will
feel at home at Sacred Heart and come into the Parish Center to register.
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 If you wish to arrange a baptism at Sacred Heart Church, please
contact the Parish Center at 516-379-1356 X10. One of our baptism coordinators will be happy to arrange a
time to meet with you. This conversation provides an opportunity to discuss the Baptism ceremony as well as
set a date for the sacrament. Ideally, both Godparents should be practicing Catholics. We will review the
procedures for the sacrament and you will be able to fill out all the necessary paperwork. Baptisms are held on
the first and third Sunday of each month at 2pm in the church. First time parents need to attend a Baptism
Class. They are held on the last Monday of each month in the church at 7:30pm. Crying babies welcome!
Godparents are encouraged but not required to attend.
Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Center at least one 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 Reconciliation A priest is available to welcome you to Confession each Saturday
at 4:00 P.M. in the Church. Please don’t 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. To attend a session you must register online at
www.virtus.org
Parish Directory 516-379-1356
Mrs. Jean Buonocore - Administrative Assistant ext. 21
Ms. Maryse Haig - Finance Assistant ext. 17
Mrs. Mary Katz - Finance Administrator ext. 16
Ms. Venetta Pena - Receptionist ext. 10
Mr. Kevin Scanlon - Maintenance Director ext. 14
Weekly Attendance: 1340
Envelopes Used: 503
Collection: $13, 967.96
Fiscal Year to date: $298,671.69
1 1/2% of the tithe will be given to: Bethany House
SACRED HEART CHURCH January 28, 2018 PAGE 3
Masses for the Week
Monday, January 29, 2018 9 AM Donald J. Johnson
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9 AM Jeremy Sibree
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 9 AM John J. Mc Inerney Thursday, February 1, 2018 9 AM Carmel Paola Friday, February 2, 2018 9AM Purgatorial Society
Saturday, February 3, 2018 5 PM Constantine Esposito Elisa Patrizio Sunday, February 4, 2018 8 AM Frank D’Angelo 10 AM Santo, Ida & Julie Luberto 12 Noon Frank Mastromauro 5 PM Louis J. Lombardi
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.
Fred Peruggia, Josephine Valenti, Ellen C. Rafter, Donald J. Johnson, William Rafter, George Pashalides, Eileen Clarke, Dolores
Kulich, Vera Farrell, William G. Mohr, Shaun Hughes, Edward Walsh & Family, Frances Forgione, Lillian Milana, Randall Cordero, John Hursala, John & Mae Dugo, Teresa Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Helen Tatarka, Joseph Tatarka . Edward Hesse, Regina Platt, James Artura, Edward A. Kennedy,
Charlotte & Joe Francomano
In Our Thoughts & Prayers
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 support. We especially remember:
Anthony A. Russo & Peter Roberto
Joyce Ann Baranek Mario Borgatta
Palma Borgatta
Richard Brazenor
Aurelia Calabrese
Lillian Caraccio
Michael Carrara, Sr. Janet Castine
Joann Corum Everett Corum Kathy Costello
Yolanda De Lustro
Mildred Devizzio
John Devoti
Marika Doukas Kevin Duffy
Elizabeth Farrell Sr. Marie Vianney Gallagher
Daniel Gilroy Francine Giulekas
Barry M. Green
Betty Hindle
Mike Hindle
John Infantino
James Harry Kaiser
Joseph G. Kiefer
Gail Kimitis
Lorraine Kolstein
Vincent LaRosa
Priscilla Landro
Barbara Lasker
Philip Lattanzio Patricia Levitt
Josephine Lucci
Mary Ann Marciano Joseph Massaro
Patricia Massey
Fred Matalevich
Virginia Mc Cauley Rose Mary Mc Grath Harriet Meyer
Brian Mohr
Daria Mongelli
Jack Palamaro
Peter Palamaro, Jr.
Larry Pinto
Frances Pravata
Marilyn Reilly
Rick Reuter Jamie Richards Alex Salvaggio
Ann T. Saviano
Baby Sienna
Frank Silverman
Margot Silverman Devin Suau
Michael Shannon Frances Talia
Jack Thompson
Richard Webster
Vincent Worgul
Edward Ziminski
Robert Ziminski Rosemarie Ziminski
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April 23-27 2018
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[email protected] or 516-485-3284
Readings for
the Week
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13,
Mk 5: 1-20
Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 19:3,
Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17, Mk 6:7-13
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12, Mk 6:7-13
Friday: Mal 3:1-4, Heb 2:14-18, Lk 2:22-40
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3: 4-13, Mk 6:30-34
Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7, 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23,
Mk 1:29-39
St. Blaise: Feast Day Feb 3rd
Prayer to St. Blaise Dear bishop and lover of souls, you
willingly bore heavy crosses in faithful imitation of Jesus. Similarly, with childlike compassion, you cured many sufferers.
Then after undergoing horrible torture, you died as a martyr for Christ. Obtain a cure for
these ails (name the sickness) if this is agreeable to God. Amen.
Throats will be blessed at the end of the
5pm Mass on Saturday, February 3rd.
Boy Scout Sunday Scout Sunday
Breakfast
Boy Scouts of America Troop 123 cordially invites you to our First Annual Scout Sunday
Breakfast. Please join us on Sunday, February 4, 2018 after the 10 am Mass in
the Sacred Heart School Cafeteria for breakfast and fellowship.
We look forward to seeing you.
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PAGE 5
PARISHIONERS IN
ARMED FORCES Several years ago, we inscribed the names of loved
ones -parishioners and non-parishioners in a book placed before Our Lady of Fatima.
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.
Pvt. Andrew Reynolds, U.S. Army OS2 Anthony J. Magri, U.S. Navy
3rd CS P.O. Joseph La Form, U.S. Navy L CPL Elyse Franzitta, U.S.M.C.
L CPL Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C. Capt. Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force
CPL Ryan J. Baranek, Force Recon, Paratrooper, U.S.M.C.
CPL Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C. PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army,
Afghanistan Lt. James Corino, Army
Lt. Commander William H. Mohr, US Navy
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.
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The Altar Flowers for this week have been
donated by Vincent & Tessie Balis
In memory of Tessie’s Mother
Sacred Heart Lenten Men’s Prayer Group
The first meeting of the Sacred Heart early
bird men’s prayer group is Saturday February 18th. We’ll meet every Saturday during Lent from 7:30-9:00AM. Why not
join our Lenten devotion. No commitment required. If you’re free and have nothing to do on a Saturday morning why not join us for prayer, coffee and bagels. For more
information contact Deacon Charlie [email protected].
Paschal Candle The Paschal Candle is one of the most sacred
and enduring symbols of our Christian faith.
Each year during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night, a “new” and
blessed fire lights the Paschal candle. The “new” fire serves as an
image of the Resurrection. The candle, which represents Christ himself, is placed on a special
Paschal Candle stand near the altar.
During the Mass, five grains of incense representing Christ's
wounds are inserted in the form of a cross. An alpha above the cross and
an omega below (the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet)
indicate that Christ is the beginning and end of all. The current year is traced on
the four sides of the cross. The Paschal Candle is lit throughout the Easter Season and
during baptisms and funerals.
If you would like to memorialize our Paschal
Candle for 2018, please call the Parish Center: 516-379-1356 X29 for
additional information.
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Frances Blake 300 Club
December 2017
Winners
$300 Winner Margaret Martinelli #079 $100 Winner Isabel Cappuzzo #209 $75 Winner Anthony Cassone #243 $50 Winner Larry Pinto #028 $25 Winners Monica Cooke #127 Sharon & Keith Erikson #015 Margaret Mehr #056 Jerry Catalano #226 $15 Winners Karen Harding #144 Madeline Soregaroli #011 Ann Sullivan #101 Camille Pashalides #033 Dorothy Alvarez #081
Fill The Freezer Friday
It’s time to fill the freezer at the Sister Patricia Turley,
CSJ Food Pantry! If you’re able, please bring meat, frozen meals, vegetables, bread…
anything that needs to be frozen or refrigerated to the pantry the first Friday of the month,
February 2nd
from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
If you cannot make it those hours, please contact Sr. Lynn to arrange for another time,
The following Kellenberg students made
the First Trimester Honor Roll
Victoria Bell Thomas Burke
Anthony Calder John Carroll
Paul Christopher Elizabeth Collins
Katherine Costello Michael DeRisi
Zacarias Estrella Fiona Fennessey
Jennifer Fleming Tara Hagerman
Chelsea Florita Aedan Hannigan
Andrew Hill Sarah Hoffman
Justin Lincoln Lauren McCarthy
Erin McCloat Ryan McMahon
Ryan Nunez Meaghan O’Keefe
Raymond O’Keefe Jordan Paladino
Ariana Papa Ava Petrosky
Mary Pinsent Jacqueline Quinn
Brady Raines Katelyn Rogan
Mackenzie Ryan Matthew Sansano
Daniel Scully Stephen Scully
Brian Sessa Nicole Targia
Elizabeth Solferino Danielle Urban
Christopher Volpe Andrew Wagner
Sean Michael Wilcox
Thank you to all who purchased baked goods from Mrs. Manson’s 7th grade
class during their Bake Sale in November. They raised $125 which will be donated to
our Parish Outreach.
All are welcome to spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament each First Friday Exposition will take place in the Sacred
Heart Meeting Room from 9:30am to 3pm.
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