Welcome to Sacred Heart

We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find ourparish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special

gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish registrationforms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office.

Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH

Main Church7190 Highway 17 South

Fleming Island FL 32003

Green Cove Springs Church207 Palmetto Avenue

Green Cove Springs FL 32043

PARISH OFFICE7190 Highway 17 SouthTel 284-3811 Fax 529-8845Office Hours: Monday – Friday8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Pastor: Father Michael Pendergraft Business Manager: Tish AguilarReceptionists: Mary Bullington, Silvia AlexanderRCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene ManaloYouth Director: Janice Schubert

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONTel 284-9983Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5)Sandra Curtis (6-12)

MUSIC MINISTRYKaren Otto, Mike Curtis and Ann Marie Barta

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg 32068Tel. 282-0504Principal: Victoria Farrington

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. (Green Cove Springs Church)Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Holy Days: 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. or by appointment

To arrange for Baptism or Marriages please call the Parish Office.Homebound Parishioners: Please call the office if you know of anyonewho needs Eucharist brought to the home or would like a visit.

Web site: www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org

MISSION STATEMENT

Compelled by the Gospel, we the parish family of Sacred Heart, promote and support Christian Life by serving our parishand community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs and other parish ministries.

— Hebrews 12:12‑13

STEWARDSHIP Today’s reading from Isaiah describes the Israelites bringing their offering to the Lord “in clean vessels,” The gi of myself ‐ my pa ent endurance and fideli‐ty to the will of God ‐ is as important as the mone‐tary gi I offer. Your Gi s to God and Parish ‐ August 11th  Sacrificial Giving: $ 10,019.14 Building Fund: $ 4,338.00 Not in envelopes: $ 4,384.72  Children’s Sharing Treasure: $ 61.61

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 25, 2019

Strengthen your drooping hands

and your weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet,

that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed.

Sacred Heart Parish offers sympathy to Virginia McCarty on the death of her husband, Tom; to Joann Latorre on the death of her husband, Frank; to Grace and Emil Di Mo a on the death of her sister, Janet Smith; to Kathy and Bill Easterling on the death of her sister, Gene Ryan; to Ann Finneran whose brother, James Finneran died; to Mike and Linda Youngblood on the death of his father; to Vanessa and Hiram (Joy) Vega on the death of her mother, Carmen Torres; and to Joanne Bell whose brother, Jack Eller, died recently. May the souls of all our faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

FORMED  FORMED takes the best Catholic teaching, the best Catholic presenters and speakers and makes it easily accessible to you. It comes in 4 formats: 1. Programs—a library of videos that teach and share

the Catholic faith. 2. Audio—diverse topics on understanding and living

your faith. 3. Movies– entertainment me can also be edifying

me. 4. Digital books—you can download Catholic books on

your iPad, iPhone, Kindle, etc. Formed is Free.  To Register: 1. Go to www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.formed.org 2. Click “Register” and enter your name, email address, and desired password (you will need to use one special character such like ! or #. 3. You’re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED!

2019 MINISTRY FAIR

A great way to be ac ve in your parish is to become a volunteer. Your Sacred Heart Ministries will always welcome new folks to lend a helping hand. The ministries will all be featured at the fair the weekends of 

September 21st ‐22nd  and 28th ‐29th.  Mark your calendars so you can plan to spend a few minutes a er the Masses those weekends to learn about the ministries.

Watch this space for Youth Ministry news!!

Wednesday Religious Education classes meet this week, August 28th for Parent Orientation and first day of classes. Everyone will meet in the church at the following times:

1st-5th Grades 4:15 pm 6th-8th Grades 5:50 pm

9th Grade Confirmation class 7:05 pm There is NO Youth Group on this night, so please plan accordingly. *The High School Class/Confirmation Retreat Prep will not meet until the following Wednesday, September 4th.

Education News...

Youth Ministry Corner

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL                                               1610 Blanding Boulevard, Middleburg, FL  32068                             904‐282‐0504      

NEW GYMNASIUM COME GROW WITH US!

Celebrating 26 Years Of Faith‐Based Education

SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE 

Please explore the Step Up for Students (SUSF) Scholarship

Program and the new Family Empowerment Scholarship (FES)

They make private education affordable!

Go to: www.stepupforstudents.org

To see both Scholarships

*Supported by St. Catherine, St. Luke, and

Sacred Heart…

Just ask Your Pastor!

Pastor’s Special: $100 Discount for

NEW Families In July

*25+ Clubs and

Sports

*Safe and Secure Campus

*State-Certified

Teachers

*Small Classes for Individual Attention

LIFE USATRAIL ***ADVENTURE***CHARACTER***LEADERSHIP***

Is your son interested in Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Build‐ing and Launching Rockets? Consider Trail Life! Trail Life USA is a Chris an Outdoor Adventure Program for boys ages of 5‐18 that emphasizes Biblical Moral Values. Our Mission is to guide genera ons of courageous young men to honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure. You are invited to our “Join the Trail” event at 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 24th at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church (5041 Lakeshore Drive West, Fleming Island).  Want to RSVP or ask ques ons? Contact Joe Cassidy at (904)874‐4617 or Katrina Cramer at (904) 874‐8855.

    Sacred Heart Early Educa on Program (SHEEP) Are you interested in a playgroup where your li le one can be introduced to the Catholic faith while learning and having fun with friends? This is a group of caregivers (moms, dads, and grandparents) with children from birth through preschool. This is a great way to spiritually grow our young children and ourselves. This September, Sacred Heart Early Edu‐ca on Program or SHEEP will begin mee ng on Monday mornings at 9:15 am in the Ac vity Center nursery. For more infor‐ma on please contact Morgan Burns at morgan.frehe.burns@gmail.com.

In Our Parish...

WELCOME THE STRANGER  We have become accustomed to seeing pictures in the media and stories on the news about immigrants from La n America and refugees from Syria fleeing vio‐lence and destruc on in their own countries, trying to make their way to a safe place. We have also seen the reac ons of people who want to keep them away from their countries, who fail to welcome the stranger and the helpless children. Have we forgo en Jesus’ call to com‐fort the homeless and the stranger? “They shall bring all your brothers and sisters from all the na ons . . . to Jeru‐salem, my holy mountain, says the L .” In the three readings for this day, we are told that we are to welcome these strangers, to welcome the disci‐pline of the Lord, which leads to peace, and to “strive to enter through the narrow gate” into the glory of God’s own homeland, the reign of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

 CAST (Catholic Adults Seeking Truth)  Join us for a bible study on the book of Wisdom, God’s Vision for Life. Learn Scripture’s wisdom on decision‐making, finances, rela onships, peace of mind, and speaking to one another. Discover the beauty of wisdom gained through

age and how Christ himself is the embodiment and ful‐fillment of all wisdom. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month for 8 sessions beginning Tuesday, September 17th, from 6:30‐ 8 pm in the Ac vity Center.  Registra on is        REQUIRED. The forms can be found on the kiosk in the narthex. For more informa on contact Janet Wilson 644‐7994 or jlw1025@msn.com

            WEDNESDAY STUDY GROUP All are welcome to join this group as they learn about the lives of the saints. They will meet on Wednesday morning,  August 28th, at 9:30 am in Bldg. C 

SIGN OF CONTRADICTION A VIDEO ON ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Saturday, October 5th, 2019. DOORS OF SULLIVAN HALL OPEN AT 2:00 pm 

Tickets: Not required, brought to you courtesy of Sacred Heart Parish and the St. Bonaventure Secular Franciscan

Fraternity. Join us, the popcorn will be free. Mark your calendar!

St. Francis is one of the most beloved saints in the world, but do we really know him? When the world saw him as a fool, he stood as a sign of contradic on. This new video presents St. Francis as a real person, not a characteriza‐

on of an animal‐loving saint from a distant me. Francis was a man who, like us, searched for pur‐pose and meaning and was o en mes le empty. It wasn’t un l he encountered Jesus Christ that his darkness and confusion were replaced with light and peace.

PARISHIONER SENIOR LUNCH

Our Senior Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, at 11:30 am in the Ac vity Center. Show your team spirit and enjoy the fellowship of other parishioners! RSVP to the Parish Office, 284‐3811, by Friday, September 13th.

Help us kick off the Football Season with a tailgate party!  

Wear your favorite sports team shirt/jersey/colors!

                  Marriage Prepara on   Marriage Prepara on: To schedule a wedding, an engaged couple must meet with their parish priest or dea‐con at least eight months before their proposed wedding date. Prep‐ara on for the sacrament includes a ending a dioc‐esan program such as Engaged Encounter or Pre Cana.  Also, couples of child‐bearing age will need to take a full course of Natural Family Planning. Pre‐registra on for each of these programs is mandato‐ry. The next Engaged Encounter program will be October 4th‐6th at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will be December 7th  in Jacksonville. For more informa on about the dioce‐san requirements or to register for any of the dioce‐san programs, please visit www.dcfl.org or call (904) 551‐2619.

      Twenty‐First Sunday in Ordinary Time  Will you help gather people to be a part of the reign of God? Pray to be open if God calls you to serve as priest, deacon, brother, or sister. 

(Isaiah 66:18-21). If you have a ques on about a voca on to the priesthood or religious life, contact the Voca on

Pray For

Vocations

                      PARISH WEBSITE  Be in the know… check out our website at www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org Con‐tact Parish Office at 284‐3811 or email bulle n@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org

if you have something for the website.

Around the Diocese...

                BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for the bulle n ar cle is noon on Mondays.  Holiday weeks may have earlier deadlines. Ar cles for the bulle n may be emailed to

bulletin@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org

           UNEMPLOYED? UNDEREMPLOYED?           JUST NEED A CAREER CHANGE? 

A 9‐week, scripturally‐based, workshop begins September 9th, on Mondays, 6‐8 pm. Call Chuck Petruska @904‐699‐7034, or email . @ . for details.

This is a Free Workshop.

                       

All are invited to par cipate in Catholic Chari es’ 16th Annual Fes val d’Vine, where you can enjoy delicious food and wine while raising money to transform lives The event will be held Friday, October 25th, at 6:00 pm in Treaty Oak Park in San Marco, Jacksonville. Dishes from the area’s best restaurants will be served alongside samples of wine from across the globe. There will also be cra beer, music, dancing and more. Early bird ckets are $75 un l September 30th and young pro‐fessional ckets are $50. The event will be held rain or shine. Over the past 15 years, this signature event has raised over $1 million for Catholic Chari es. Thanks to Fes val d’Vine, last year alone, Catholic Chari es’ six pro‐grams served more than 18,756 people throughout the diocese. Visit https://www.ccbjax.org/events/festival-dvine-2019 to purchase ckets. Email nbarnack@ccbjax.org for details.

16th Annual Fes val d’Vine

PRAYER LIST Please call the Parish Office to have names included on our list. Names will be printed in the bulle n for four weeks before being removed or unless re‐added by request. Thank you for helping us keep our list current. Please pray for…     Essa Alberre, Richard Pedigo, Bishop John Snyder, Millie Aybar, Mary Elizabeth Cosler, Robyn Godfrey, Bob Haber, Brandon Jones, Carol Mansell, Cindy Murphy, Ka e Murphy, Ben O’Steen, Charley Strayer, Abigail Taylor, Jude Taylor, Hartley Georges, Donna Gilsenan, Bob Haber, Robert Lafont, Rudy Ramirez, Maria Reposa, Michael Sullivan, Alex Tyndal, Cam Tyndal, George DeNovio, Jody Diller, Heather Coleman Dvorak, Fred Hosteny, Ansley Luther, James Macklin, Karen McCallan, Marge Merri , Levi Shepherd, Rita Trzaska, Rita Williams, our homebound parishioners and our prayer blanket recipients.

Thank you to all who have been recycling alumi‐num cans. This is now a project of Boy Scout Troop 309, who will be using the profit to fund Scout pro‐jects and ac vi es. Please no  n cans, boxes or                plas c bo les! 

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Thes 1:1‐5, 8b‐10; Ps 149:1b‐6a, 9b; Mt 23:13‐22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1‐8; Ps 139:1‐6; Mt 23:23‐26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9‐13; Ps 139:7‐12ab; Mt 23:27‐32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7‐13; Ps 71:1‐4a, 5‐6ab, 15ab, 17; Mk 6:17‐29 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1‐8; Ps 97:1, 2b, 5‐6, 10‐12; Mt 25:1‐13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9‐11; Ps 98:1, 7‐9; Mt 25:14‐30 Sunday: Sir 3:17‐18, 20, 28‐29; Ps 68:4‐7, 10‐11; Heb 12:18‐19, 22‐24a; Lk 14:1, 7‐14

Monday, August 26th, 8:00 am – In memory of Ben Crifasi requested by Herb and Regina Quinones. Tuesday, August 27th, 8:00 am ‐ In memory of Ursula Waldron requested by her children. Wednesday, August 28th, 8:00 am ‐ In memory of Elizabeth G. Harrison requested by the French Family. Thursday, August 29th, 8:00 am ‐ In memory of Tom McCarty requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Friday, August 30th, 8:00 am ‐ In memory of Craig Loudy requested by Sacred Heart Ministry of Consola on. Saturday, August 31st, 5:30 pm ‐ In memory of Mary and Robert Regel requested by Mary Burness. Sunday, September 1st, 8:00 am ‐ For the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, September 1st, 10:30 am ‐ In memory of Fr. Rene Robert requested by the Morris Family. Sunday, September 1st, 5:30 pm ‐ In memory of Jack Kermitz requested by Janet and Doug Wilson. 

SULLIVAN HALL All events held at Sullivan Hall are scheduled through Sullivan Hall director, Arlene Manalo. For prices, availability and more informa on, call Arlene at 284‐3811 or email sullivanhall@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org www.facebook.com/shsullivanhall

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18‐21). Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News (Psalm 117). Second Reading — Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees (Hebrews 12:5‐7, 11‐13). Gospel — People from east and west, north and south recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:22‐30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.