PARISHIONER
SURVEY RESULTS
A
parishioner survey was recently distributed in the bulletin to be completed
by May 24. This survey was conducted by the Pastoral Council to get
recommendations on improving our parish.
To date,
twenty-nine (29) completed forms have been received. Of these, four had
very critical comments. Six had comments and recommendations to aide in the
spiritual growth of our parish. All comments and recommendations are taken
seriously and steps are being taken to address the concerns and to make our
parish of around 2,500 registered families. Still we are committed to making
positive response to the comments and recommendations.
Areas of
need that will continue to be addressed with the help of all parishioners
include:
Eucharistic
celebrations, especially during the weekends
Community
Welcoming
Religious
formation and Adult Education
Community
support
Ministry
Opportunities
Stewardship
And more.
Recommendations
to serve the needs of our parish community are always
welcomed.
Pastoral
Council Members:
Melady Dean,
Anne Hartschlag, Ron Howell, Crystal Johnston, Preston Keyes, Bonnie Lekas,
Chiqui Maldonado, Emil Maramba, Susan Pritchett, Roy Provost, Felix Rapadas,
Diane Smulan, John Sullivan, Kathleen Watson, John Worsowicz, Archie Yumul,
Chairman: Herb Stanley (Contact Number - 716-9755)
Ex-Officio
Members:
Dn. Jeff
Burgess, Cindy Lynskey, Fr. Victor Narivelil, Marybeth O’Neill, Dn.
Gary SanAugustin, Dn. Steve Turner, Fr. Blaszkowski.
Finance
Council Members:
Phil Cleland,
Barbara Johnson, Mark Rizk, Phil Voss
Chairman:
Preston Keyes (Contact Number - 384-7954)
Ex-Officio
Members: Fr. Victor
Narivelil and Cindy Lynskey
GROWING FAITH
2009/10 Registration~ SACRED HEART SCHOOL
Sacred Heart
School has openings in grades K-7. Our goal is for students to become
Christian stewards and lifelong learners, as we prepare them to deal with
the world today. The Sacred Heart School community stresses the total
development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, and
physical. Our school offers a well-rounded, academic program within the
context of our Catholic faith. Some of our graduates have become either
valedictorian and/or salutatorian for each of the 3 graduating classes at
Bishop Snyder High School.
We invite you
to come and visit the school. Contact the school office at 771-5800 for
further information and schedule a tour.
LITTLE HEARTS
Registration
for Little Hearts, the 4 year old Pre Kindergarten program, are also
being accepted. Students must be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2009 for this program.
Contact the School Office at 771-5800 for additional information or go to
the School on the parish website,
http://www.sacredheartjax.com/
Sacred Heart School Boys Open Gym Nights
Boys open gym
nights are Mondays & Wednesdays beginning Monday, June 22nd from 6:15
to 7:30 pm for boys entering grades 5 -8 at Sacred Heart School. SHS Team
Tryouts will be Thursday, August 13th, Friday, August
14th, and on Monday, August 17th. First
cuts will be on Friday, with the final team selected on Monday. Physicals
dated after June 1, 2009 as well as the Diocesan release forms are required
to try out. Forms may also be picked up in the School Office.
ANNIVERSARIES
John
& Leona Brzozowski - 58 Years
Glenn & Elizabeth Simmons -
33Years
YOUTH
NEWS
Our
next meeting is Sunday, June 28th in the Family Life Center from
6-8pm. It is Pizza and Movie Night. There is no meeting tonight, June 21st
due to Father’s Day. All youth entering 9th grade through 12th grade are
encouraged to join our group. Any questions or concerns, please contact
Cindy or Brian Lynskey at Lynskey @sacredheartjax.com or via phone at
272-8218.
ELIJAH CUP - PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS
Our parish continues to pray for
vocations to the priesthood and religious life using the “Elijah Cup” as a
way of focusing our attention. One family or group is presented the Elijah
Cup at the end of Mass, takes it home, places it in a special place and
prays daily for vocations.
This weekend,
Joanne & Robbie Roberson
will receive the cup at the Sunday
morning, 7:30 Mass and next weekend, Luz Mojica will receive it
at the Sunday, 9:30 AM Mass.
Any family,
group or single person can participate and the cup can be presented at the
Mass you usually attend. If you would like to participate, please call Romy
Go at 699-4860.
RCIA
The
current Diocesan policy to be received into the Catholic Church requires a
minimum of one year of instruction and formation in most cases.
If you are
curious about Catholicism or would like your questions explored and
discussed or perhaps you know someone interested in the Catholic Church but
not sure how to get started.
Here is the
answer! You are invited to participate in the process of the Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) here at Sacred Heart. You may contact
Deacon Steve Turner, 904-771-5800 Ext. 26 or rcia-shjax@juno.com.
The RCIA
(adults) will be meeting on Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 pm.
YAMs
Ministry
This is the
Young Adult Ministry- (for those of us in our 20’s and
30’s).
meets the
second Sunday of each month to discuss different topics affecting us as
young, Catholic adults today. We hope to see you there!
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The
Holy Name Society is holding its annual installation of officers on
Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the 5:00 pm Mass followed by dinner at
the Hall.
Holy Name
members and guests are invited to attend the mass and party. Please call
Ben Quindoza at 771-5992 to reserve a dinner seat and allow us to plan for
everyone. Please come and join us and renew acquaintances.
Immunizations
Physicals and 7th
grade immunization shots are available at: Christ the King, in the gym:
Monday, June 22, 3:00pm-5:00pm Saturday, July 19,
9:00am-12:00pm Students are required to have a physical dated after June 1,
2009 to try out or play on any team in the Catholic Grade School Conference
for the 2009-2010 school year. The diocesan Physical forms will be available
at Christ the King on June 22 and July 18. The cost is $5 for the
physicals and $5 for the immunization shots. Proceeds will go to the
Catholic Grade School Conference.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Please notify
the rectory if you or a family member becomes hospitalized. Due to HIPPA
regulations, the hospitals no longer provide this service for patients.
Also, it is helpful if you notify us if the person on the prayer list is no
longer in need of healing prayers.
PLEASE PRAY FOR :
Rosalinda Castillo
