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Pastoral Staff
Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor
Rev. Benet Uwasomba, Associate
Pastor
Deacon Charles Kammerer
Pastoral Associate
S. Lynn Caton, C.S.J.
Outreach Office 516-379-6123
Faith Formation
Mrs. Maryann Specht, Director X27
Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday 9:00am
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am Family Mass, 12 noon & 5:00pm
www.sacredheartnm.org
Email: [email protected]
March 4, 2018
Roman Catholic Church of the
Sacred Heart
720 Merrick Ave
North Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: 516-379-1356
SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 2 March 4, 2018
Parish Membership We hope that all new residents of Merrick and surrounding communities will
feel at home at Sacred Heart and come into the Parish Center to register.
Adult Christian Initiation If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or completing your initiation into the Church through the
reception of the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call the Parish Center.
Infant Baptism Preparation If you wish to arrange a baptism at Sacred Heart Church, please
contact the Parish Center at 516-379-1356 X10. One of our baptism coordinators will be happy to arrange a
time to meet with you. This conversation provides an opportunity to discuss the Baptism ceremony as well as
set a date for the sacrament. Ideally, both Godparents should be practicing Catholics. We will review the
procedures for the sacrament and you will be able to fill out all the necessary paperwork. Baptisms are held on
the first and third Sunday of each month at 2pm in the church. First time parents need to attend a Baptism
Class. They are held on the last Monday of each month in the church at 7:30pm. Crying babies welcome!
Godparents are encouraged but not required to attend.
Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Center at least one year in advance of the
intended date of the wedding. A priest of the parish will interview you, set the wedding date and help you
register for the required marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana).
Sacrament of Reconciliation A priest is available to welcome you to Confession each Saturday
at 4:00 P.M. in the Church. Please don’t hesitate to call a priest at the Parish Center for an appointment for
Confession at another time.
Sacraments for the Homebound If you or a family member are not able to attend Mass due to
temporary or chronic illness, and would like to receive the Sacraments of Communion, Reconciliation and/or
Anointing of the Sick, please call to arrange for reception at home. Arrangements may also be made for a
friendly phone call from our Social Ministry Volunteers. Please let us know of a parishioner in a local
hospital or medical facility who would like a visit from our pastoral staff. Please call Sister Lynn, C.S.J.
516-379-1356 ext. 19 for more information.
Child Protection Program All adults volunteering as liturgical ministers and in other ministries,
events and programs connected with children are required to have a Background Check which is done at
Sacred Heart, and attend a three hour Virtus Training Program. To attend a session register at www.virtus.org
Parish Directory 516-379-1356
Mrs. Jean Buonocore - Administrative Assistant ext. 21
Ms. Maryse Haig - Finance Assistant ext. 17
Mrs. Mary Katz - Finance Administrator ext. 16
Ms. Venetta Pena - Receptionist ext. 10
Mr. Kevin Scanlon - Maintenance Director ext. 14
Weekly Attendance: 1271
Envelopes Used: 481
Collection: $14,034.44
Fiscal Year to date: $366,721.29
1 1/2% of the tithe will be given to: Anthony House
SACRED HEART CHURCH March 4, 2018 PAGE 3
Masses for the Week
Monday, March 5, 2018 9 AM Vincent Casey
Saturday, March 10, 2018 5 PM Anna Mastromauro, Angela Losito, Amelia Scarpa-Manfredi, Mary Tedone, Marie Haack, Mary Calamia Sunday, March 11, 2018 8 AM Fern Spinosa 10 AM Marilyn Paolillo 12 Noon Jan & Frank Swift 5 PM Catherine Kennedy Margaret Marin Parishioners of Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart
Memorial Society For an offering of $50, a deceased loved one can be enrolled in the society and will share in
the spiritual benefits of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to be offered each First Friday for
one year.
In Our Thoughts & Prayers
Let us remember all our parishioners who have been called home to our Loving God.
May they rest in peace and may their families, relatives and friends be consoled by
our prayerful support.
Joyce Ann Baranek Mario Borgatta
Palma Borgatta
Richard Brazenor
Aurelia Calabrese
Lillian Caraccio
Michael Carrara, Sr. Janet Castine
Joann Corum Everett Corum Kathy Costello
Yolanda De Lustro
Mildred Devizzio
John Devoti
Marika Doukas Kevin Duffy
Elizabeth Farrell Sr. Marie Vianney Gallagher
Francine Giulekas
Barry M. Green
Mike Hindle
John Infantino
Mary Kessler James Harry Kaiser
Joseph G. Kiefer
Gail Kimitis
Lorraine Kolstein
Vincent LaRosa
Priscilla Landro
Barbara Lasker
Philip Lattanzio Patricia Levitt
Carmen Nuzzi Grace Marconi
Cathleen Marincsak Mary Ann Marciano Joseph Massaro Patricia Massey
Fred Matalevich
Virginia Mc Cauley Rose Mary Mc Grath Harriet Meyer
Brian Mohr
Daria Mongelli
Patrick J. O’Connell Jack Palamaro
Peter Palamaro, Jr.
Frances Pravata
Marilyn Reilly
Rick Reuter Jamie Richards Alex Salvaggio
Ann T. Saviano
Baby Sienna
Frank Silverman
Margot Silverman Devin Suau
Michael Shannon Frances Talia
Jack Thompson
Richard Webster
Edward Ziminski
Robert Ziminski Rosemarie Ziminski
Fred Peruggia, Josephine Valenti, Ellen C. Rafter, Donald J. Johnson, William Rafter, George Pashalides, Eileen Clarke, Dolores
Kulich, Vera Farrell, William G. Mohr, Shaun Hughes, Edward Walsh & Family, Frances Forgione, Lillian Milana, Randall Cordero, John Hursala, John & Mae Dugo, Teresa Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Helen Tatarka, Joseph Tatarka . Edward Hesse, Regina Platt, James Artura, Edward A. Kennedy,
Charlotte & Joe Francomano, Ryan Palma Amesse, Zina Campanale, Vito & Mary
Mazzara, Ann & Jimmy Carillo
PAGE 4 March 4, 2018
CALLING ALL BAKERS! Bring two loaves of your best Irish Soda
Bread for a parish contest at Hospitality on March 18th. To enter, please contact Carol Tannehill: 379-1356 X29 or email
[email protected] by March 11th
All are invited to the 10am Family Mass on March 18th as we celebrate St. Joseph's Day (a little early). We will recognize the Sisters of
St. Joseph who live in the Sacred Heart Convent for their dedication to our parish and school.
In celebration of the fifth annual National Catholic Sisters Week, the Sisters of St. Joseph at Sacred Heart Convent, Sisters Marilyn, Carmelina, Liz, Pat, Connie, Agnes, Barbara, Elizabeth, Kate and Lynn would like to invite you to our home on Thursday,
March 8th to share a cup of coffee and some stories of our history, present and future. You’re welcome to
drop in between 1:00 pm and 4:00pm. Just ring the bell.
http://www.nationalcatholicsistersweek.org/about.php
SACRED HEART CHURCH March 4, 2018 PAGE 5
Dana Charney, an altar server from 5th grade
through her college years received flowers for
her commitment to our parish. We thank her
and wish her success as she begins the next
chapter in her life.
As of March 4th the Parish Center will be closed on Sundays. It will remain open on Saturdays from 9am to 12 noon. The Parish Center is open weekdays from 9am to 12noon and from 1pm to 5pm.
7:30 pm in the church every Friday in Lent. Each week will be hosted by a
different parish ministry. March 9: Rosary Society
March 16th: Rel. Education Students March 23rd: Knights of Columbus
All are invited.
Sacred Heart Rosary Society
The next meeting of the Sacred Heart Rosary Society is on Monday,
March 5th at 7:30pm in the Teacher’s Lounge in the school. Following the
Rosary, there will be an informative presentation by a nutritionist. New members are always welcome. The
group will enjoy refreshments following the
presentation.
Father Jeremiah J. Reilly Council # 6561
Knights Of Columbus
Presents It’s
31st Annual Spaghetti Dinner
With All Proceeds Going To Charity
Saturday, March 10th, 2018 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Sacred Heart School Cafeteria
720 Merrick Avenue
North Merrick, NY
$5.00 Per Person All You Can Eat
No Reservations Required
Coffee, Tea & Dessert
Included
For more details pease call:
Andy Marincsak
@ 516-623-4561
E-Mail:
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The Sister Edward Joseph, CSJ Parish Social Ministry
SEMI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday March 22 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Schedule an appointment
after all masses March 17th/18th or email Maureen at
Sacred Heart School Gym
730 Merrick Avenue North Merrick, N. 11566
(Use Entrance in the Back of the School)
SACRED HEART CHURCH March 4, 2018
PAGE 7
PARISHIONERS IN
ARMED FORCES
Several years ago, we inscribed the names of loved ones -parishioners and non-parishioners in a book
placed before Our Lady of Fatima. Sacred Heart Parish salutes and commends
to prayer: Sgt. Richard DeTommaso, U.S. Army, Korea
PFC Kendrick McCann, U.S. Army, Korea Sgt. First Class Lee Ann Gouveia, U.S. Army
L CPL Anthony Rusciano, U.S.M.C. L CPL Troy Grassi, U.S.M.C., Iraq
SSgt. Edgar C. Francisco, U.S.M.C. Col. James K. Lavine, U.S.M.C.
Lt. Col. Timothy W. Schnelle, U.S.M.C. Pvt. Andrew Reynolds, U.S. Army OS2 Anthony J. Magri, U.S. Navy
3rd CS P.O. Joseph La Form, U.S. Navy L CPL Elyse Franzitta, U.S.M.C.
L CPL Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C. Capt. Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force
CPL Ryan J. Baranek, Force Recon, Paratrooper, U.S.M.C.
CPL Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C. PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army, Afghanistan
Lt. James Corino, Army Lt. Commander William H. Mohr, Navy Amn. 1st Class Daniel Gilroy, USAF
Prayer For Safety of Our Service Men & Women Almighty and Eternal God, protect these men and
women as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety to all who love them. May they ever praise you for your loving care.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The parish is starting a Family Ministry and we need you! This group will help plan
family activities for the parish as well as at the Family Mass. All are welcome: moms,
dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles... You don’t have to have children to
be a part of this - just a desire to help create a great place for families. Those who
are interested please contact Carol Tannehill at [email protected] or
call 516-379-1356 X29. Bring your thoughts, ideas, suggestions and
creativity to a meeting on Tuesday, March 6th at 7:30pm in the
Parish Center.
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home, Bayside, Served by the Carmelite Sisters for the
Aged and Infirm are looking for Volunteers to interact with Residents and staff. Anytime
between 9AM and 7PM. For further information please call Gail D. O’Donovan / Sr. Charlotte
Michael / Kathleen Baratta in the Development Office at 718-971-2020.
The Ministry of Praise
Pope Francis’ intention for March 2018:
Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the
urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and
communitarian levels.
PAGE 8 March 4, 2018
It’s an exciting time of the year for our 8th Grade, who have just finalized their plans for high school next year. We are proud to say that our students will be attending some of the finest Catholic High Schools Long Island has to offer. Next year we have students moving on to: Sacred Heart Academy, St. Anthony's High School, Chaminade High School, Kellenberg
Memorial High School, Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and East Meadow High School. Congratulations to the 8th Grade and Ms. Sena on all your hard work!
The Pre-K celebrated their 100th Day of School! They celebrated being 100 days smarter by creating personalized t-shirts. They also participated in an enrichment STEM project with the 6th grade. The focus was engineering a tower out of the materials provided: toothpicks and mini marshmallows. They had a great time! Keep up the good work Pre-K!
We are a Regional Catholic School serving our four
parishes: St. Barnabas, Cure of Ars, St. Raphael,
St. Frances de Chantal.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton 2341 Washington Ave. Bellmore, NY 11710 516-785-5709
PAGE 9 March 4, 2018
Lenten Evenings of Prayer 7:30 pm in the church
Thursday, March 8th
Presented by the Knights of Columbus
Lenten Prayer for Transformation
Loving Father,
I invite you into my life today and make my-
self available to you. Help me to become the
-best-version-of-myself by seeking your will
and becoming a living example of your love
in the world.
Open my heart to the areas of my life that
need to change in order for me to carry out
the mission and experience the joy you have
imagined for my life.
Inspire me to live the Catholic faith
in ways that are dynamic and engaging.
Show me how to best get involved in the life
of my parish.
Make our community hungry for best
practices and continuous learning.
Give me courage when I am afraid, hope
when I am discouraged, and clarity in times
of decision. Teach me to enjoy uncertainty
and lead your Church to become all you
imagined it would be for the people of our
times.
Amen.
FRANCES BLAKE 300 CLUB
Twice a year, in February and September, one lucky winner will
receive a check for $1,000. Each of the other ten months of the year, club
members have 13 chances to win a prize ranging from $15 to $300.
Membership is only $30 for 6 months!That’s only $5 a month!
For more information, please call the Pastoral Center (379-1356 ext. 21).
All are invited to Hospitality in the school after the 10am Family
Mass on Sunday, 3/18/18. If you would like to bake for the
family social, contact Lisa Johnson
546-9622, or via email at
[email protected] by 3/13/18.
We meet every Saturday during Lent from 7:30-9:00AM. Why not join our Lenten devotion? No commitment required. If
you’re free and have nothing to do on a Saturday morning why not join us for prayer, coffee and bagels? For more information contact Deacon Charlie
PAGE 10 March 4, 2018
This year, the Diocese of Rockville Centre designated Monday, March 26, 2018, Reconciliation Monday -- a day dedicated to the celebration of the Sacrament of
Reconciliation (Penance). On this first day of Holy Week, each of the 133 parishes in the diocese will have priests available to hear confessions from 3pm until 9 pm.
This day is in addition to the regularly scheduled times the sacrament is available at each parish.
This special day offers all Catholics, even those who have been away from the
Church, an opportunity to receive God’s loving forgiveness before Easter.
Maybe it’s been a long time, maybe not, regardless, why not pay a visit to church and celebrate the Sacrament of Penance. Through this beautiful Sacrament, Catholics
experience God’s mercy and forgiveness and are filled with his peace.
This is the day set aside during Lent when all parishes offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the same time. To find a Catholic church near you, contact the
Diocese of Rockville Centre at 516-678-5800. For a complete list of parishes, visit the Diocese of Rockville Centre online at www.drvc.org.
“Don’t be afraid to go to the sacrament of confession, where you will meet Jesus who forgives you.”
~Pope Francis
Monday, March 26, 2018
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