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.

STEWARDSHIP Today we remember the three wise men from the East who came to pay homage to the infant Jesus, bringing Him rich gi s of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The gi s we bring - our me, service, and some share of what we earn for the work we do - are equally precious in His sight.

The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2020

They opened their treasures and offered him gi s

of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Ma hew 2:11b

THE HOLY STAR O Father, may that holy star Grow every year more bright

And send its glorious beams afar To fill the world with light.

William Cullen Bryant

Looking for a Lenten Bible Study? If so, please join CAST (Catholic Adults Seeking the Truth) for No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion. It is a step-by-step walk with Jesus on His journey from His agony in the garden to His crucifixion on Calvary. The five-part Bible study pro-gram begins February 4th from 6:30-8pm. We will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month in the Ac vity Center. There is no charge BUT pre-registra on is REQUIRED. Registra on forms can be found on the kiosk in the narthex. For more informa on or to register contact Janet Wilson 904-644-7994 or email jlw1025@msn.

If you would like a statement for the 2019 tax year, please call the Parish Office at 284-3811.

TAX STATEMENTS

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS

CAST (Catholic Adults Seeking Truth) Wisdom Vision for Life mee ng Tuesday, January 7th , from 6:30 -8:00pm in the Ac vity Center.

Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, January 8th, at

10:00 am in Bldg. C. It is held every other Wednesday.

All are welcome!

Education News...

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How about a $5,677.00 scholarship?

Please explore the Step Up for Students Scholarship Program

which makes a Catholic elementary education affordable for our families.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * At Annunciation Catholic School, your parish school, it is our goal to make a Catholic education available to every parishioner.

Youth Ministry Corner

Life Teen (High School) 5:30-7:00 pm Edge (7th & 8th Grades) 7:05-8:30 pm Ac vity Center

Edge (6th Grade) 7:05-8:30 pm Room 8

Wednesday, January 8th

A en on All Parishioners: Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Presents:

FRIDAY FIESTA CHILI DINNER Friday, January 10, 2010

Held at Sullivan Hall

Dinner will be served ANYTIME between 4:30—8:30 pm

Many varie es of Homemade Chili along with sides, so drinks and chips and salsa bar!

And, take part in judging the Chili Cookoff Contest!

Tickets: $10.00; proceeds will go to Sacred Heart Youth

Ministry. Tickets for children 10 and under: $4.00

Christmas Break is from Sunday, December 22nd - Sunday, January 5th

Pat Cook’s Evening Classes Pat Cook’s evening classes will resume on Thursday, January 9th , at 6:30-7:30 pm. Mrs. Cook will discuss “Scripture”. Please call Kris n at 284-9983 to reserve your spot!

In Our Parish...

FORMED

MILITARY FAMILIES Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. If you have recently re red from the military; completed an ac ve duty tour; or you are now a civilian in need of some help or informa on concerning your pay, medical or re re-ment benefits, there is a group of parishioners ready to help. We can also provide transporta on to medical and dental appointments when personal immediate trans-porta on is not available (via a rota onal duty driver). We are also looking for volunteers who are prior military, and are already a member of our Sacred Heart family to provide help and advice to our military brothers and sis-ters in need our support. Please contact Len Sciuto at 603-903-5575 or email mobypequod@hotmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE! PARISH APPRECIATION DANCE

Friday, February 7, 2020 Live band “Top Shelf”

Food trucks More details to come!

SACRED HEART’S COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN “Calling All Women of the Parish to Join Us”

Mark your calendars for the upcoming events for January 4th & Jan 11th, 2020

Saturday, January 4th from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Epiphany Breakfast Tea - $10.00 (see church website for more

information) Saturday, January 11th from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Eagle

Harbor Publix – Food Drive for Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs

May the Spirit of Christmas and the Celebra-

tion of Advent prepare our hearts for the com-ing of our Lord and Savior this Christmas Sea-

son!

The Council meets the 2nd Monday of every month from September till May. For more information contact: Pattie Halle (904)-703-1635; Email: pattieangel001@ comcast.net

JANUARY PARISHIONER SENIOR LUNCH The Senior Luncheon is open to all registered Seniors of Sacred Heart Church to encourage fellowship and cama-raderie while enjoying a lunch. Please join us on Wednesday, January 15th, at 11:30 am in Sullivan Hall for our Covered Dish and Comedy lunch-eon with local comedian, Patti Kistler. Please bring a dish to share! RSVP to the Parish Office, 284-3811, by Friday, January 10th. We cannot accept RSVPs after the deadline. All are welcome but please no walk-ins!

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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. Prepara on for the sacra-ment includes a ending a diocesan 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 mandatory. The next Engaged Encounter program will be February 7th -9th at Marywood Retreat Center. The next Pre Cana program will e February 29th 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.

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Honor your father and mother, your wife, your hus-

band, your children, your brother, your sister. Family ties bind us in love and root us in faith. What will you do to strength-en your family ties? (Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14).

If you have a ques on about a voca on to the priesthood or religious life, contact the Voca on office, at (904) 262-3200 ext. 101, or email vocations@dosafl.com

Pray For

Vocations

The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of

sexual misconduct seriously and deals with the allegations in a prompt, confidential and

thorough manner.

To Report Abuse Call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

1-800-775-4659, ext. 129 or

Department of Children and Families 1-800-96Abuse 1-800-962-2873

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

if you have something for the website.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD Epiphany can be understood as an extension of the Na vity of the Lord that we celebrate on December 25. While at Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and Messiah of the Jewish people, on Epiphany we celebrate the revela on that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all na ons—Jews, Gen les, and all people. The star shines so brightly that it a racts magi who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the world. The le er to the Ephesians reveals that the Light of the world was for the Gen les as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. The reading from Isaiah also describes a gathering of diverse peoples, but this me it is to the light that emanates from the people of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

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PRAYER LIST

Please pray for… Nick Cramer, Ida Reding, Tom Weber, Jody Diller, Donna Hall, Jan Hammerschmidt, JoAnn Harrington, Ansley Luther, James Macklin, Bee Mauigoa, Karen McCallan, Victoria Morris, Karen Morris, Debbie Morris, Teresa Pelarek, Levi Shepherd, Rita Williams, Bonnie Willis, Keith Willis, Millie Aybar, Mary Elizabeth Cosler, Bill Fannon, Laura Fannon, Art Hernandez, Judi Jablonka, Brandon Jones, Michaela Lewis, Carol Mansell, Terry McCauley, Cindy Murphy, Katie Murphy, Tim Murphy, Richard Pedigo, Rick Pedigo, Tasha Rhoddenberry, Dante Saienni, Greg Schoonmaker, Gwynn Schoonmaker, John Steinberg, David Stewart, Vanessa Stuart, Kirk Nicholson III, Elizabeth Otto, Charley Strayer, Stephanie Wiley, our homebound parishioners and our prayer blanket recipients.

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

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12- 16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

Monday, January 6 th , 8:00 am –In memory of Walter Cone requested by Sacred Heart Ministry of Consola on. Tuesday, January 7th, 8:00 am - In memory of Danilo Cate requested by Lalaine Cate. Wednesday, January 8th, 8:00 am - In memory of Diane Doherty Pica requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Thursday, January 9th, 8:00 am - In memory of Anthony McDonough requested by Ed and Kay McDonough. Friday, January 10th, 8:00 am - In memory of Renaldo Paredes requested by Alicia Pardo. Saturday, January 11th, 5:30 pm - In memory of Magda-lena Rivera de Matos requested by Fabiana and Luis Rios. Sunday, January 12th, 8:00 am - For the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, January 12th, 10:30 am - For the Re red Reli-gious requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Sunday, January 12th, 5:30 pm - For Laura Leon

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 — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The L shines upon you and the glory of the Lord ap-pears over you (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every na on on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The mystery has been made known that the Gen les are coheirs, copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews?” (Ma hew 2:1-12). 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.

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