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Website: www.salisburycatholic.org

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Pastor: Rev. John Eckert Parochial Vicar: Rev. Lucas Rossi Deacon: Dr. James Mazur

Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am; 10:30 am; 12:30 pm— in Spanish

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:00 am Wednesday 5:15 pm Saturday 8:00 am

Reconciliation

Saturday 4 to 5 pm Thursday 7 to 8 pm or by request, call the church office

Eucharistic Adoration

Thursday 7 to 8 pm First Friday of the Month

To sign up for electronic announcements, send your email to: sacredheartenews@gmail.com

Church Office Hours

Monday—Friday : 8am to 4:00 pm

Welcome to all new families/individuals!

Please register as soon as possible. Registration forms and packets are available in the church office.

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Saturday

5:30 pm � Joan Revello by Linda McGroary Sunday

8:00 am � Eric Wesner by Lollie Wesner Streiff

10:30 am � Sandy Misenheimer by Fran Burding Monday

7:00 am � James and Viola Jones by William and Lolita Jones Tuesday

7:00 am ♥ For the intentions of Theresa Martin and Cynthia Greasley by Sally Ann Thomas W ednesday

8:30 am � Donna Helms by Roberta McCardle

5:15 pm � Robert J. Miderski by Dorothy Miderski Thursday

7:00 pm ♥ Pro Populo Friday No Mass

Saturday

8:00 pm ♥ Pro Populo

Sunday, March 20: - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

8:00 am Mass

10:30 am Mass-Bi-Lingual 5:30 pm High School Youth Group / Hall and Gym 6:00 pm Vespers

- - - - - - H O L Y W E E K - - - - - - Monday, March 21:

7:00 am Daily Mass

6:30 pm RCIA /Room 404 Tuesday, March 22:

7:00 am Daily Mass 10:00 am Chrism Mass—Saint Patrick Cathedral 6:30 pm Financial Peace Univ ersity Course / Library 7:00 pm Catholic Scripture Study / Conference room

W ednesday, March 23:

8:30 am All School Mass

5:15 pm Daily Mass

Thursday, M arch 24: - Holy Thursday

7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:00 pm Adoration Friday, March 25: - Good Friday 12:00 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Passion Service 5:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 26: 1:00 pm Blessing of the Easter food 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass

WEEKLY SCHEDULE MAR. 19 TO

MAR. 26

TODAY’S READINGS

Gospel at the Procession with Palms — Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-40).

First Reading — In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).

Psalm — My God, my God, why have you aban-doned me? (Psalm 22).

Second Reading — Christ emptied himself, and God filled this emptiness with exaltation (Philippians 2:6-11).

Gospel — The account of Christ’s passion according to Luke (Luke 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION What day is today? Ask most folks strolling home from church today and they will reply “Palm Sunday.” Not too long ago, today was known as the “Second Sunday of the Passion,” and in 1970 it was renamed “ Passion Sunday.” This made some sense, since the procession recalling Christ’s en-try into Jerusalem is usually only celebrated once in a parish on this day, but the Passion is proclaimed solemnly at every liturgy. In its most recent incarnation, the name for this day includes both aspects of the celebration: “ Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.” In the United States today, most wor-shipers are provided with palm branches, although in northern Europe pussy willows are favored, and in Italy olive branches are the norm. When our calendar was reformed, the entire structure of the week to come was revised even as the traditional name, “ Holy Week,” was retained. The major benefit of the restruc-turing of our calendar is to help us see that the Triduum, the great three days beginning at sunset this Thursday and ex-tending until sunset on Easter Sunday, is at the heart of the Christian life. Today, as you ponder the Lord’s Passion, you may con-sider your response to so great a gift. Centuries ago, good Christians vowed to go on pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Today, at least once in your lifetime, promise to participate faithfully in the liturgies. Now begins the Church’s annual baptismal re-treat: don’t be left out! —Rev. James Fie ld, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Palm Sunday:

♦ Vigil Mass Saturday at 5:30 pm ♦ Mass at 8:00 am ♦ Solemn Procession at 10:30 am Mass—Mass is bilingual - There will be NO 12:30 pm Mass in Spanish. All are encouraged to join the Solemn Procession at 10:30. ♦ You will receive Palms as you enter the Church. ♦ Return Rice Bowl Offering Monday of Holy Week:

7:00 am Daily Mass 7:30 am Confessions Tuesday of Holy Week:

7:00 am Daily Mass 7:30 am Confessions 10:00 am Chrism Mass at Saint Patrick Cathedral in Charlotte Wednesday of Holy Week:

5:15 pm Daily Mass 5:45 pm Confessions Thursday of Holy Week:

7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament Solemn Stripping of the Altar and Sanctuary Adoration until 12:00 midnight Good Friday:

12:00 pm Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm Passion Service 5:00 pm Living Stations of the Cross in Spanish—in front of the Church Holy Saturday:

10:30 am Practice for RCIA Catechumen and Candidates 1:00 pm Blessing of Easter Food baskets in the Church

NO 5:30 PM VIGIL MASS 8:00 pm Easter Vigil Mass ~Blessing of New Fire and Paschal Candle ~Blessing of Baptismal Water ~Baptisms and Confirmation of Catechumen and Candidates ~First Mass of Easter and the Solemn Gloria and Alleluia Easter Sunday: 8:00 am Mass 10:30 am Mass 12:30 pm Mass in Spanish

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The candle on the Blessed Mother’s Altar

is given for the repose of the soul of

Michael Okonmah

by Isioma Okonmah

The candle on Saint Joseph’s Altar

is given for the repose of the soul of

Ted GardnerTed GardnerTed GardnerTed Gardner

by the Gardner family

Holy Saturday Blessing of Easter Food Baskets

On Holy Saturday, March 26th at 1:00 pm, Fr. Rossi will be blessing Easter food. This Eastern and Cen-tral European tradition is called “Swieconka” in the Polish language. People bring decorated baskets con-taining traditional food to be blessed: kielbasa, ham, hard boiled eggs, salt, horseradish, bread and promi-nently displayed among these is the Easter lamb, usually molded from butter or sugar. The foods have a symbolic meaning, for example: * eggs - symbolize life and Christ 's resurrection, * bread - symbolic of Jesus, * lamb - represents Christ, * salt - represents purification, * horseradish - symbolic of the bitter sacrifice of Christ , * ham - symbolic of great joy and abundance. The food blessed in the church remains untouched until Sunday morning. However, every person of every nationality is invited to use their imagina-tion and include their own national foods. Children can even bring their own baskets with their own treats, including chocolate and Easter Candy.

A Lenten Prayer called the Passion

Dear Lord Jesus, by Your Passion and Resurrection

You brought life to the world. But the glory of the Resurrection

came only after the sufferings of the Passion.

You laid down Your life willingly and gave up everything for us.

Your body was broken and fastened to a Cross, Your clothing became the prize of soldiers, your blood ebbed slo wly but surely away,

and Your Mother was entrusted to the beloved disciple.

Stretched out on the Cross, deprived of all earthly possessions and human aid,

You cried out to Your Father that the end had come. You had accomplished the work given You,

and You committed into His hands, as a perfect gift ,

the litt le life that remained to You.

Lord, teach me to accept all afflictions after the example You have given. Let me place my death in Yours

and my weakness in Your abandonment, Take hold of me with Your love,

that same foolish love that knew no limits, and let me offer myself to the Father

with You so that I may rise with You to eternal life.

We ask your generous support and response to the second collection which will be taken in all churches of our diocese on Easter weekend. This collection will help meet the needs of our Semi-nary and Priests’ Continuing Education programs. We currently have 15 young men studying for the priesthood at the Pontifical College Josephinum Seminary in Ohio and at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. We look forward to the time when they will be able to begin their ser-vice as priests in the Diocese of Charlotte.

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Saturday

5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am

Sunday 10:30 am

Sunday 12:30 pm

Lector NO 5:30 PM MASS

Barbara Franklin Bill Lilly Carolyn Rivera Manny Tavira

Extra- ordinary Ministers

John Baughman Pat Carson

Judy Corriher Virgil Corriher Deirdre Parker-Smith Steve Teifer

Porfirio Rios Monica Espinoza Rosario Gutierrez Raul Salazar

Altar Servers

MC: MC: MC:

Elijah Cup Holland Famil y

Edie Belk Frankie Belk Will Blanton Ryan Carandang John Causey Andrew Czuba ll Carol Elam Jeremiah Elam Dylan Falcone Joshua Fiello Amy Garcia Greg Garcia

Christopher Jones Eric Klein Joshua Lasker Kevin Lenox Cory Lingle Dylan Maher Jeremy Miller Lee O’Connor Chris Papasadero Christopher Perkins Jose Perez Todd Regan

Michael Richardson, Jr. Miguel Rosario Nick Sedowski Jackie Seybold Chuck Stearns John L. Thompson Philip Tonseth Zach Tuck Audrey Venning Kurt Wilson Deana Zuegner

Tom Ansbro Noah Aycoth Thelma Boulus John Bril l Ian Brinkley Don Burchard Gerri Butler Pat Cooper Lore Evans Frances Farrar Carroll Fisher Catherine Gentile Emily Hain Carolyn Haas Joan Hutchison Mary Knapp Vickie Kotlarz Jean Longo Katie Meseroll Greg Miller

Bonnie Mowery Patricia Nelson Lois Paradowski James Parker Mary Pilligor Barb Randa Gene Randa Dot Rendleman Edwin Renninger, Jr. Thomas Rich Cooper Robinson Rachel Robinson Stefania Rudyk Tom Sehnal, Jr Dorothy Skobel Marie Stracuzzi Joan Stebbins Doris Thomas Betty Thompson Kelly Varner

Virginia Wagner Bud Wingerson Frances Witkowski

Please pray for those who are ill

Please pray for those in the Military

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 27th

In the area of time and talent, many individuals commit a certain

number of hours each week to prayer and charitable activities.

PLANNED GIVING www.charlottediocese.org/giving

As we remember Christ’s sacrifice, we can express our thankfulness and love by remembering our parish in your will.

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OUR PARISH MISSION We, the family of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, The Body of Christ, seek to Share, Teach, Encourage and Proclaim the Good News of

Jesus Christ throughout the community, inviting and enabling others to share in the steps toward eternal life.

CODIGOS DE CONDUCTA A SEGUIR

1. No consuma alimentos dentro de la iglesia incluyendo goma de mascar. 2. Vístase apropiadamente. 3. Mantenga limpio el lugar que ocupe. 4. Mantenga la Casa De Dios en buenas condiciones. 5. Cuide los libros de canto. 6. Supervise a sus hijos durante la Misa. 7. Antes de entrar a la Misa apague su celular u otro objeto electrónico. 8. Para disfrutar la celebración de la Misa, manténganse atento y evite conversaciones innecesarias. 9. P rocure llegar a tiempo. 10. Participe en la Misa-

PASIÓN La palabra “ pasión” conlleva un profundo y determinado compromiso. Pero es interesante que también tiene relación a la pasividad. La persona profundamente apasionada del rel ato evangélico de Lucas es Jesús. Parece pasivo pero no lo es. Está totalmente consciente de sí mismo y totalmente presente al día que comienza el jueves por la noche en su última cena con los apóstoles y termina con su entierro antes de la puesta del sol el día siguiente. Entonces le sigue el largo silencio del sábado. El relato de la pasión se lee entero y sin pausa el Domingo de Ramos en la Pasión. Esta historia, que se encuentra en cada uno de los evangelios, no cambia. Somos nosotros los que cambiamos. Cada año, nos presentamos con otro año de historia para escuchar y hacerle caso a esta historia que tanta falta nos hace. La vida nos traquetea y de nuevo volvemos a los relatos de la Pasión para aprender a seguirle. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION Faith Formation: Registration is taken the months of July/

August. Please stop by the church office for registration forms. Faith Formation starts in September and goes through May. Faith Formation will meet on Wednesday evenings from

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Youth Ministry: High School Youth Ministry meets every Sunday from 5:30-7:30 in Brincefield Hall. Dinner is provided. Please bring $2 to help offset the cost. Also, every Wednesday there is Apologetics from 7:00-8:00 pm in Room 404. Middle school students are also invited to join for apologetics! For more information please email Michael Becker at mbecker@salisburycatholic.org or check out our website at http://salisburyym.wix.com/shym. Adult Faith Formation meets every Sunday morning from 9:15 am - 10:15 am in room 402. Classes begin in Septem-ber, and finish the last day of Faith Formation classes in May.

SACRAMENTS

Infant Baptism Preparation: Registered (3 months) and participating parishioners may schedule infant or child (younger than 7 years old) baptism after completion of a baptism preparation class. Contact the church offi ce. Sacrament of Matrimony: Registered and participating parishioners (minimum 6 months) may make a request to be married. The couple must meet with the Pastor before setting a date and at least 6 months in advance of an anticipated wedding in order to complete the preparation process.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23- 26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22- 23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Domingo de Ramos “ de la Pasión del Señor” Lunes: Lunes de la Semana Santa Martes: Martes de la Semana Santa Miércoles: Miércoles de la Semana Santa; Purim (festividad judía) comienza al atardecer Jueves: Jueves Santo; Triduo Pascual comienza Viernes: Viernes Santo; Ayuno y abstinencia Sábado: Sábado Santo; Vigilia Pascual

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Preparación para el Bautismo Los padres que deseen bautizar a sus hijos deben ser católicos practicantes y estar registrados como miembros de la parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús por seis meses, antes de incribirse en las platicas para Bautismo.

Reunión para Lectores

Te inv itamos a que

participes como lector cada

segundo miércoles del mes.

En la salón de séptimo

grado. 7:30—9:00 pm

Platicas de Quinceañeras

Domingo 10:45—12:00 del

mediodía. El curso tiene

una duración de 8 sesiones

en el salón de las

matemáticas

Catequesis para los Niños Todos los Domingos alas 10:45-12:00 de mediodía. Curso por 2 anos.

Reuniones para ministros extraordinaria de la Sagrada Eucaristía

Cada tercer domingo del mes a las 5:00 pm en el salón de séptimo grado.

Preparación para el Matrimonio

Las parejas que desean casarse deben ser católicos practicantes y estar registrados como miembros de la parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús por seis meses antes de hacer los arreglos necesarios para las platicas matrimoniales. La pareja debe completar los requisitos canónicos antes del día de la boda.

Coro Te invitamos a que participes como cantante, instrumentista o músico. El ensayo del Coro se realiza todos los sábados a las 6:30—8:30 pm en el salón del Coro en la Iglesia.

RICA De 7—8:15 pm Las clases se imparten todos los martes en el salón de sexto grado. Este curso es una preparación para los adultos que no son bautizados,

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE La liturgia oficial de la Iglesia para el Domingo de Ramos es algo paradójica. Entramos proclamando Hosannas con cantos y vítores y al poco tiempo estamos gritando: “ ¡cruci fícalo, cruci fí calo!” Según el rito la lectura del Evangelio y la consagración de la Eucaristía se hacen dentro del templo, pero se comienza afuera del templo con la bendición de los ramos. En Estados Unidos y otros países latinoamericanos se usan palmas en lugar de ramos. En Europa, normalmente, se usan ramos de olivos. Últimamente en Colombia para proteger la palma de cera del Quindío, se les ha pedido a los fieles que usen ramitas de plantas o ramos de flores. Estoy de acuerdo hay que proteger el ambiente, pero admito que prefiero las palmas, ya que es difícil poner un ramo de olivo o de flores detrás de una imagen sagrada colgada en la pared. Esta es una costumbre latina que nos recuerda que los “ hosannas” y el “ crucifícalo” del domingo de ramos nos acompañan todos los días del año. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Lunes: Is 42:1-7; Sal 27 (26):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Martes: Is 49:1-6; Sal 71 (70):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Miércoles: Is 50:4-9a; Sal 69 (68):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Jueves: Misa del crisma: Is 61:1-3ab, 6a, 8b-9; Sal 89 (88):21-22, 25, 27; Ap 1:5-8; Lc 4:16-21 Cena del Señor: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Sal 116 (115):12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Viernes: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Sal 31 (30):2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42 Sábado: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; o Sal 33 (32):4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Sal 16 (15): 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 — 4:4; Sal 19 (18):8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Sal 42 (41):3, 5; 43:3-4 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 o Sal 51 (50):12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lc 24:1-12 Domingo: Hch 10:34a, 37-43; Sal 118 (117):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 o 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 o Lc 24:1-12 o (en Misas de la tarde o la noche) Lc 24:13-35

LECTURAS DE HOY Evangelio para la procesión de los ramos — ¡Bendito el que viene en nombre del Señor! (Lucas 19:28-40) Primera lectura — A pesar de mi sufrimientos no quedaré confundido. No me siento avergonzado (Isaías 50:4-7). Salmo — Dios mío, Dios mío, ¿por qué me has abandonado? (Salmo 22 [21]). Segunda lectura — Jesús se despojó totalmente y Dios lo llenó de exaltación (Filipenses 2:6-11). Evangelio — El recuento de la pasión de Cristo según san Lucas (Lucas 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]).

REDUCCIÓN ESENCIAL Toda mi teología se reduce a este estrecho compás: “Jesucristo vino al mundo para salvar a los pecadores”. —Archibald Alexander