Come one, come all and have a ball

The Council of Catholic Women are hosting a “Night of Fun” Saturday, June 2, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm in the Family Life Center.  Heavy Hors D’oeuvres will be served and Mr. Sunshine will perform to add to the fun.  BYOB setups will be provided.  The proceeds of the night will go to our building fund.  (See the inserted flier for more information.)

There are a limited number of tickets available so call Rose Go at 771-8661 or e-mail her at rosegorose@gmail.com to reserve your place.

 CATHOLICISM, A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF THE FAITH ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 This Monday, (May 7th), join us for the 9th week in the series of 10 as we continue our wonderfully informative tour of the many facets of our Catholic faith.    

This week’s topic is: “The Fire of His Love:  Prayer and Life of the Spirit”.  Through recorded presentations and group discussions we explore how the Catholic Faith transforms humanity through prayer, spiritual commitment, and the mystery of vocation.  Fr. Robert Barron, the author and narrator, loves the people he addresses and "Catholicism" covers those aspects of faith, which matter deeply.  “Catholicism" presents in breathtaking, high definition cinematography, the beauty and truth of the Catholic Faith illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience.

WHEN?  Monday Nights - 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.

WHERE?  Family Life Center, Sacred Heart Parish.

WHO?  All who seek a fuller understanding of our faith.

                                     Each session is distinctive and can stand on its own. 

ATTENTION - Military Veterans & Their Families ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Come join us on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012, as we celebrate the 2nd Annual Memorial Day Mass honoring our military here at Sacred Heart.  Mass will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. with Fr. Mike Morgan as principal celebrant.  We ask that you arrive no later than 8:30 a.m.  The Mass is being held to not only honor all military veterans, but especially for our comrades who paid the ultimate price in defense of our beloved country.

As we did last year, we request that veterans wear dress or duty uniform if at all possible.  Wearing of the uniform is optional and not a necessity.

Collection taken up at this Mass will be given to Wounded Warriors to help those injured in the most recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Please RSVP by email or phone to Dan Pavan or Romy Go and let us know how many, (including your family members), will  attend the Mass and let us know in what branch of the military you served.

Dan Pavan:  dpavan1@bellsouth.net or 779-9520

Romy Go:  romvgo721@gmail.com or 699-4860.

CUB SCOUT ADVENTURES FOR YOUNG MEN

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 Young Men - First to Fifth Grades - Ages 4 to 10 - You are invited to join the adventure of Sacred Heart’s Cub Pack 304 Cub Scout Program. 

The meeting is 6:30 PM, Monday, May 21st in the Scout Hut behind the Gym.  Come and see what the Cub Scouts are all about.  For additional information contact Bill Kendrick at 778-4945. 

BREAKING OPEN THE WORD With Father Kiran 

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Please join us Wednesdays, 7:45pm to 8:45pm, in the Catechumenon Room in the church.   Fr. Kiran leads discussions on the upcoming Sunday readings.  It is recommended that all lectors attend.  Everyone is welcome!! 

ADULT STUDY CLASSES

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The Adult Education class  meets  weekly on Wednesday evenings in the school library from 6:30 to 7:30 pm and we follow the children's CCD schedule. We are called to be people of prayer and study.  This is an excellent “study part”.  For more information call Deacon Jeff Burgess at 278-7153.

ELIJAH CUP - PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS

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Our parish continues to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life using the “Elijah Cup” as a focus for our attention.  One individual, family, or group is presented the Cup at Mass, takes it home, places it in a special place and prays daily for vocations.  If you, your family or group are interested in participating, call Romy Go at 699-4860 for information. 

HOLY NAME SOCIETY

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The Holy Name Society is open to all men over the age of 18 of Sacred Heart Parish. Our meeting will be held in the Family Life Center Tuesday, May 8th at 7:00 PM.  We usually meet during the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. We will discuss projects or activities for fundraisers to help our parish such as our breakfast, fish fry, dances, and dinners. We also provide prayerful support to families of our parish and school. Please come and join us. For more information, please call Ken Cochran at 772-6353.

INA POON-BATO

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The Filipino community invites you to its annual festive event, in honor of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, beginning with a nine-day novena from May 4, 6:00 pm, to May 12 at Sacred Heart Church.  The Celebration concludes with a feast day on May 13 at St. Catherine Church, with a procession after the 5:00 pm Mass and “Pot-Luck” reception in the Haut Hall.  Sponsored by past Hermanos/Hermanas Mayores.  

RCIA 

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Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith? 

You are invited to explore Catholicism through the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) here at Sacred Heart,  We will be forming  a new group of Candidates and  Catechumenon.  Would you like more information?  Please call Deacon Jeff Burgess at 278-7153

ANNIVERSARIES

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Terese & Bob Wheeler - 61 Years

Angela & Tony Stramanino - 54 Years

Mary Anne & Jerry Sinex - 29 Years

YOUTH NEWS

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This Sunday, May 6, is our Senior Tribute Dinner where we celebrate the active senior members. Next weekend is Mother’s Day and we have no meeting.  Enjoy time with your family.   For any questions, contact Cindy or Brian Lynskey at 874-5338 or email at Lynskey@sacredheartjax.com.

SCHOOL NEWS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2012-13 Registration ~  We are currently accepting applications for students, grades K-8.  Also, Voluntary Pre-K 4 registration has begun as well. Be sure to stop by the school office to pick up a registration packet or contact the school to set up a tour. Sacred Heart has been providing high quality Catholic education for children since 1960.  SHS accepts the Step Up for Students Scholarship. Please visit StepUpForStudents.org/family to learn about the scholarship program. Contact the school office at 771-5800.

FYI -  Vacation Bible School - There will be no Vacation Bible School this summer due to the on-going construction.  We will resume VBK next year,

Meetings

CCW - The Council of Catholic Women is open to all ladies affiliated with the parish and school.  We meet September through May in the Family Life Center.  We invite you to come and join us. Our projects support the parish, school and other ministries. 

For more info, please call Susan Pritchett@ 388-6252

GOLDEN HEARTS - We invite any parishioners 50 years or older to join us the 2nd Monday of each month  at 11:30 AM in the Family Life Building for lunch and a program.  The next meeting is on Monday, May 14th.  For more information, call Barbara Koger at 778-2677.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY - is open to all men of Sacred Heart Parish who are over the age of 18.  We usually meet the second Tuesday of each month during the school year.  Our next meeting is May 8th at 7:00 PM in the Family Life.  For information, please call Ken Cochran at 772-6353. 

LEGION OF MARY - At Sacred Heart Parish, meetings are  every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Family Life Center.  Please call Ada Maldonado @ 524-8665 for questions.  The Legion of Mary is extending an invitation to those who are in the hospital or at home who would like a rosary said for them.  

GRIEF / SUPPORT GROUP  - Ministry of Consolation -   

If you are  newly widowed, this is a program designed to help you deal with your loss.  For questions, please call Vickey Turner @ 772-8788 or Pat Watson @ 388-0925.   We meet in the Family Life Center every Thursday, from 9:30 to 11:30AM.  Being Catholic is NOT a requirement. 

             If they hurt, we want them.  You need not walk this path alone.

Hispanic Charismatic Prayer Group

"Hermanos Unidos en Cristo" - Meets weekly on Wednesday evenings, from 7:30 - 9:30 P.M. , at the Cry Room in the church. For more information, contact Tingo Maldonado at 904-772-0870.

Sacred HEART Red HATTERS  -  Next meeting - Wednesday, May 9th.  All Ladies over the age of  50, (no ID required), who are  members of Sacred Heart  are welcome to come and be a “Red Hatter”.   Meetings are the  2nd Wednesday each  month at 6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. 

Rosary Making Volunteers Needed - Please join us on the third Saturday of each month.  Our next meeting will be on  Sat., May 19th, in the Family Life Center, from 9-11 a.m.  Supplies and instructions will be provided. If interested, or you have questions, please contact Ginger Peters at 771-8805.  

[Note]  Service Hours for students are offered.

Single Adults, 40 yrs+   (aims)  - Adults In Ministry and are Single.  Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Sundays after the 9:30 AM Mass in the Catechumen Room. Contact:  Kathy Beck at 772-0790 for any questions.

Around The Diocese

Take Your Faith to the NEXT LEVEL!  - The diocesan Catholic Men's Conference returns to Jacksonville on May 19.

Join hundreds of men from all over the diocese for a powerful day of renewal and inspiration with presentations by Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers and Jesse Romero. For more information, visit www.floridacatholicmen.org or call (904) 308-7474.

The community is invited to honor the Priest Jubilarians - Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at San Juan del Rio Catholic Church (1718 State Road 13, St. Johns, FL). Father William Kelly, V.G., will be the principal celebrant as Bishop Estèvez's presence will be required in Rome for the ad limina visit. This year's Jubilarians are Father Daniel Cody (50 years), Father Edward Rooney (50 years) and Father John Phillips (25 years). Please plan to attend this joyous occasion!

In light of the "Ryan Budget"  that was passed in the House recently, a letter from the USCCB was sent to the leadership of the House Committee on Agriculture, expressing opposition to the proposed cuts to nutrition programs, especially cuts to SNAP, which is one of the most effective hunger safety-net programs in our country, and which would adversely affect so many of the poor.

Our Lady of La Leche Shrine – A new event for Cantorae Director Mary Jane Ballou and Shrine Director Eric Johnson is a weekly evening prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Shrine Chapel. This is all in English and sung by everyone to a very simple chant. Come and enjoy this prayerful midweek "refresher" with us. For the full 2012 schedule, visit www.cantorae.com/.