W
elcome to Sacred Heart
We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find our
parish 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 registration
forms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office.
S H
C
ATHOLIC
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HURCH
Main Church
7190 Highway 17 South Fleming Island FL 32003
Green Cove Springs Church
207 Palmetto Avenue Green Cove Springs FL 32043
PARISH OFFICE
Tel 284-3811 Fax 529-8845
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Ê Pastor: Father Michael Pendergraft
Parochial Vic>r: Father Sebastian Garcia ÊÊ ÕÃiÃÃÊManager: Tish Aguilar
Receptionists: Mary Bullington, Silvia Alexander Hall Director: Arlene Manalo
Youth Director: Janice Schubert Facility Manager: Kirk Nicholson Music Director: Karen Otto
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Tel 284-9983
Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5) Sandra Curtis (6-12)
CONTACTOS DEL MINISTERIO HISPANO
Padre Sebastian Garcia and Sandra Curtis
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL
1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg 32068 Tel. 282-0504
MASS SCHEDULE
Due to Coronavirus Pandemic we have limited occupancy. Please call the office for mass times and to reserve your spot for weekend services.
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 anyone who 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 parish and community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs and other parish ministries.
STEWARDSHIP
Alleluia! Christ is risen and is victorious over sin and death! We are good stewards of our faith, if like St. Paul, we share this good news whenever and wherever we can.
Your GiŌs to God and Parish - March 21st SacriÞcial Giving: $ 3,081.00
Building Fund: $ 3,158.00
Not in envelopes: $ 4,174.10
Thank you to all who have so generously contribut-ed and conƟnue to contribute to the support of our parish.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Parish Oĸce will be closed on Easter Monday, April 4th. There is no Mass on Monday.
Fr. Mike, Fr. SebasƟan and the Staī of Sacred Heart parish wish you a blessed and happy Easter.
Easter Sunday
of the Resurrec
Ɵon of the Lord
April 4, 2021
I shall not die, but live,
and declare the works of the LÊÙ.
— Psalm 118:17
Old and New Goals
As menƟoned in a previous bulleƟn, my Þrst term as pas-tor of Sacred Heart ended on March 1 of this year. I asked for and received a renewal from Bishop Estévez. It is amazing how fast six years have gone by. I was
blessed to follow Fr. Donal Sullivan who led this church for many years. I appreciate his kindness in the transi-Ɵon. His generosity by celebraƟng a weekend Mass and covering for my vacaƟons is an on-going encouragement to me. Coming here, my goals were to conƟnue and encourage the excellent leadership exhibited by the members of this parish; celebrate liturgies including homilies well; and not lose the historic connecƟon of our origins in Green Cove Springs and Clay County. I believe progress has been made in these areas. For that I am grateful to the Lord and to you, the members of Sacred Heart parish. One thing I didn’t anƟcipate – but is now vital – is that church will most certainly be diīerent post-pandemic. Our parish moved to new avenues of evange-lizaƟon: live streaming of Mass, the rosary, EucharisƟc adoraƟon, adult educaƟon presentaƟons and bible study. AŌer a year of restricted gathering, a return to full church aƩendance will likely be diīerent. During my next term as pastor, I want to conƟnue working on the goals previously menƟoned. The addiƟon of Fr. Sebas-Ɵán García as a full-Ɵme parochial vicar this past July has been welcome. His presence gives me a brother priest to live and work with. Fr. SebasƟán also provides sup-port in conƟnuing to strengthen the relaƟonship be-tween the communiƟes of Green Cove Springs and Flem-ing Island that make up Sacred Heart Parish. I ask you to consider as you have goƩen to know me these past six years, you have paƟence as we grow in new ways in the days ahead.
Happy Easter!!
YOUTH GROUP TAILGATE BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
HIGH SCHOOL: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 6TH – 8TH GRADE: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet in “TAILGATE AREA” Parking Lot near the end of Sullivan Hall **PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR**
Snacks and SoŌ drinks will be served! We have a Christ centered fellowship that strengthens our relaƟonship with Jesus as well as each other. Our acƟviƟes are fun, and interacƟve so buckle up and enjoy
the NIGHT!
PLEASE NOTE: All CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 will be strictly enforced as well as Diocesan guidelines.
April Religious Educa
Ɵon Schedule
Sundays - April 4 No Class (Easter) April 11
A
weekApril 18
A
weekApril 25
A
weekWednesdays—April 7 Easter Week- NO CLASS
April 14
B
week
April 21
A
weekApril 28
B
week
RegistraƟon forms for the 2021-2022 year are now available on Facebook, the Website and in class.
Youth Ministry Corner
Your Parish School Since 1993
ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1610 Blanding Boulevard, Middleburg, FL 32068 904-282-0504 www.annunciationcatholic.org
GIVE YOUR CHILD THE ADANTAGE of a CATHOLIC EDUCATION!
ANNUNCIATION is YOUR PARISH SCHOOL
Tours and Shadow Days are available
We are a University of Notre Dame STEM Program School, Clay County’s
only school with this distinction. Science ~ Technology ~ Engineering ~ Math
Tour our new Gymnasium!
Please explore the
Step Up for Students Scholarship Program which makes a Catholic elementary education affordable for our families, up to
$6,907 in scholarship money, per child www.stepupforstudents.org
At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every
parishioner. Pre-K to Grade 8 Curriculum Includes Art Computers Media Music PE Spanish And Religion Every Day
*25+ Clubs and Sports
*Safe, Secure Campus
*State Certified Teachers
Florida VPK, McKay, AAA, FES, Hope, and Gardiners Students
Also Accepted *$100 Discount for current Prep Families or
NEW Families from Sacred Heart
The Pastoral Council will meet on Monday, April 12th, at 7:00 pm in Building C.
Loving through Loss
A Workshop for Couples of Child Loss Saturday, April 24th 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Sacred Heart Church
A Red Bird Ministries Couples Workshop for couples who have lost a child. It may be miscarriage, sƟllbirth, infant, child or adult. RegistraƟon $75 per couple, all materials included and couples are encouraged to aƩend together. To register contact Regina Quinones at 904-910-7221 or reginaquinones@gmail.com
You are not alone…
There is no need to feel alone when real help is available for an unplanned pregnancy. Caring Choices oīers help through counseling, support, educaƟon, resources, and referrals. This is one decision not to face alone! Call (866) 901-9641
If you are struggling with emoƟonal or spiritual pain fol-lowing an aborƟon, there are two post-aborƟon healing ministries available that will lovingly help transform your pain to hope, and through reconciliaƟon provide peace. Project Rachel – (904) 923-9203 with professional coun-selors and individual priests
Rachel’s Vineyard – (904) 221-3232 a group weekend retreat
The Search
Formed.org oīers a thought-provoking video series called, The Search. Sacred Heart has a parish wide sub-scripƟon to Formed.org. and is available for free. All you need to do is go the Formed.org website, enter sign up and complete a few quesƟons.
EP 1: WHAT DO YOU SEEK?
Episode 6: Am I Saved? What Jesus did for us through his life, death, and resurrecƟon was the greatest act of love in history. He saved us. He did this for each one of us. Personally. But some might feel unworthy of this giŌ of love. We may feel we have too much baggage. We may feel unlovable. But God didn’t come to reveal himself to us on a pedestal—he came to enter into our messy hu-man condiƟon. To Þx us from within. To transform us from the inside out. Some might be surprised by how generous the love of God really is. We don’t deserve God’s love, but that’s the amazing reality of God’s mercy. This relaƟonship with God isn’t all about our love for him. It’s about his love for us that changes our lives forever.
Frank Latorre Scholarship by Knights of Columbus
ApplicaƟons for a graduaƟng senior are available in the Parish Oĸce or you can send an e-mail to
(michael.dezsi@att.net). Due date is May 1st . Each applicant must be :
(1) the relaƟve of an acƟve member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fleming Island
(2) a high school senior in any public or private school in Clay County. Home Schooled appli-cants must be living in Clay County and (3) (3) graduaƟng at the end of school year 2021.
GriefShare
GriefShare is a Christ-centered program of grief support for persons who have experienced the loss of someone dear. GriefShare meets on Thursday, in Building C 6:30PM to 8:30PM. Due to the delicate subject maƩer the meeƟngs are only for adults. To register, please visit www.griefshare.org Contact: Sharon Mullady at SMul-lady_52@hotmail.com
BASA Weekly Summary Report Sacred Heart Fleming Island 3/21/21
2021 2020 2019 Inc/Dec
Family ParƟcipaƟon 16.37% 20.16% 23.98% -3.79%
Amount Pledged $81,864 $104,081 $109,287 ($22,217)
Amount Paid $61,919 $105,516 $108,466 ($43,597)
Balance Due $19,945 ($1,435) $821 $21,380
Parish Par
ƟcipaƟon Goal 24.5%
DISCERNMENT RETREAT
“I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE: HE WHO COMES TO ME SHALL NOT HUNGER, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN ME
SHALL NEVER THIRST.”
The Diocese of St. AugusƟne is hosƟng its Annual Retreat for men ages 16 and up Discerning a voca-Ɵom to the priesthood at Marywood Retreat and Conference Center. July 31 from 9:00 am unƟl August 1 at 1:00 pm.
If interested, please contact the VocaƟon oĸce, at
(904) 262-3200 ext. 101, or email
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
1. Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suīer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
2. Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heav'nly King, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia! 3. But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salva
Ɵon have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky he's King, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Text: St. 1, Surrexit Christus hodie, Latin, 14th C.; para. in Lyra Davidica, 1708, alt.; st. 2, 3, The Compleat Psalmodist, c.1750, alt.; st. 4, Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.
I Am the Bread of Life
1. I am the Bread of life. You who come to me shall
not hunger; and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons. Refrain: And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day.
2. The bread that I will give is my ßesh for the life of the world, and if you eat of this bread, you shall live for ever, you shall live for ever.
3. Unless you eat of the ßesh of the Son of Man and drink of his blood, and drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you.
4. I am the ResurrecƟon, I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, you shall live for ever. 5. Yes, Lord, we believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, Who has come into the world.
Text: John 6 and 11; Suzanne Toolan, RSM, b.1927; tr. by anon., rev. By Ronald F. Krisman, b.1946, © 1966, 1970, 1986, 1993, 2005, GIA Publications, Inc.
Eat This Bread
Refrain: Eat this bread, drink this cup,
come to him and never be hungry. Eat this bread, drink this cup, trust in him and you will not thirst.
1. Christ is the bread of life, the true bread sent from the Father.
2. Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, but this is the bread come down from heaven.
3. Eat his ßesh and drink his blood, and Christ will raise you up on the last day.
4. Anyone who eats this bread, will live forever. 5. If we believe and eat this bread, we will have
eternal life.
Text: John 6; adapt. by Robert J. Batastini, b.1942, and the TaizŽ Community, © 1984, Les Presses de TaizŽ, GIA Publications, Inc., agent
All Creatures of Our God and King 1. All creatures of our God and King, LiŌ up your voice and with us sing: Alleluia! Alleluia!
O burning sun with golden beam
And silver moon with soŌer gleam: Sing your praises! Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
2. O rushing wind and breezes soŌ, O clouds that ride the winds aloŌ: Sing your praises! Alleluia!
O rising morn, in praise rejoice, O lights of evening, Þnd a voice. Sing your praises! Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Text: Altissimu, omnipotente bon Signore; Francis of As-sisi, 1182-1226; tr. by William H. Draper, 1855-1933, alt.
PRAYER LIST
Please pray for…
Christopher BenneƩ, Will BenneƩ, Leo Bergin, Nell Boren, Joe Brundage, Nick Denisco, Laura Lynn Elgin, Jackie Emery, Judy Hormann, Grace, JusƟn, Emma Lato, Max Lovell, John Keene, Walter Keeney, Sheila Knight, Steve Knight, Esther Machowski, Walter Machowski, Sharron Peden, Irene Robles, Allan Sobanski, Jerry Tram-mell, Barbara ValenƟ, Dennis WiƩ, Kimberlly Wivell, Dan Wivell, Don Zupan,
John Anderson, Fr. Andy Blaszkowski, Kitty Estes, Mark Hathaway, Art Hernandez, Cheryl Gomes, Daniel Hubert, Mark Jones, Doug Kirk, John Knight, Kat Launer, Cindy Mackert, Yvonne McCarter, Charles McGarvey, Peter Morin, Patty Nolen, Mike and Debbie Sullivan, Stepha-nie Wiley, BonStepha-nie and Keith Willis, Martha Wilson, Robert Lafont, Max Lovell, Kathy Yoakley,
Kelly Doherty, Jack Graves, Hugh James, Kat Launer, Ansley Luther, Carol Mansell, Karen McCallan, Cindy Murphy, Tim Murphy, KaƟe Murphy, Karen Natalie, Bran-die Orr, Ralph Scully, Levi Shepherd, our homebound parishioners and our prayer blanket recipients.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday:Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2ab, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27a;
Jn 21:1-14
Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-15ab, 16-21; Mk 16:9-15
Sunday: Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31
Monday, APRIL 5th – No Mass
Tuesday, April 6th, 8:00 am - In memory of ErnesƟne Robert requested by Ray and PauleƩe Robert.
Wednesday, April 7th, 8:00 am - In memory of MarieƩa Reihemann requested by Joe Power.
Thursday, April 8th , 8:00 am - In memory of Celerino Gonzalez requested by Sacred Heart Parish.
Friday, April 9th, 8:00 am - In memory of Ann Cekosh requested by the Cekosh Family.
Saturday, April 10th, 5:30 pm - For the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish.
Sunday, April 11th, 8:00 am - In memory of Dorothy Wood requested by Pat Barber.
Sunday, April 11th, 10:30 am - In memory of Walter and Nadir Centra requested by Eneida and Edward Montero.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43).
Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118).
(1) Second Reading — All who are bapƟzed, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or
(2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacriÞced; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or
Mark 16:1-7 (or, at an aŌernoon or evening Mass, Luke
24:13-35).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Inter-national Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Please call the Parish Office to have names
included on our list. Names will be print-ed in the bulletin for four weeks before being removed or unless re-added by request. Thank you for helping us keep our list current.
ATTENTION: The Diocese of St. AugusƟne treats all alle-gaƟons of sexual misconduct seriously and deals with all allegaƟons in a prompt, conÞdenƟal, and thorough manner. To Report Abuse, call the police or the Depart-ment of Children and Families at (800)962-2873. Or call the Diocesan VicƟm Assistance Coordinator at (904)208-6979 or email inquiries @dosafl.com. To report abuse by a bishop, call (800)276-1562 or visit
