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Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart
720 Merrick Ave
North Merrick, NY 11566
Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor
SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 2 April 1, 2018
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 [email protected]
Roman Catholic Church of the
Sacred Heart
720 Merrick Ave
North Merrick, NY 11566
Phone: 516-379-1356
www.sacredheartnm.org
Email: [email protected]
Mass Schedule Monday-Friday 9:00am Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am Family Mass, 12 noon & 5:00pm
EASTER
SUNDAY OF THE
RESURRECTION
OF THE LORD
APRIL 1, 2018
SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 3 April 1, 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
SACRED HEART CHURCH April 1, 2018 PAGE 4
Masses for the Week
Monday, April 2, 2018 9 AM Cathleen Marincsak
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 9 AM Stacey Owechko
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 9 AM Mary V. Donovan Thursday, April 5, 2018 9 AM Maureen Kelly Friday, April 6, 2018 9AM Purgatorial Society Saturday, April 7, 2018 5 AM Lisa Ann Muhs, Patrick Granberg, Michael Mancusi, Phillip Mickulas, Kenna-Anne Hurley, Gwiazdzinski Family Sunday, April 8, 2018 8 AM Lina & Bruno Villa 10 AM Irene Karp 12 Noon Frederick Paola, Sr. 5 PM Magdaelen Panepinto Paul Benevento, Cathleen Marincsak Parishioners of Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart
Memorial Society
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. We especially
remember Antoinette M. Pandolfo
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
Joel Navarro Carmen Nuzzi
Grace Marconi
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.
Rosemarie Pergolizzi Frances Pravata
Marilyn Reilly
Rick Reuter Jamie Richards Alex Salvaggio
Ann T. Saviano
Baby Sienna
Frank Silverman
Margot Silverman Devin Suau
Michael Shannon Lester Smith 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
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One of the most important symbols of Christ is the lamb. “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the
world.” Please display this picture on your door during the great the Easter Season. It is taken down on Pentecost, May 20th.
THE LAMB OF GOD
SACRED HEART CHURCH April 1, 2018 PAGE 6
The Parish Center is closed on Monday,
April 2nd. Have a
Blessed Easter!
Diocese of Rockville Centre
Golden Wedding Liturgy
This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at a Mass on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa.
Mass will begin at 2p:30pm. Registration Forms and complete instructions are
available at the Parish center. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship
by April 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please call 516-678-5800 X504.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Regional School 2341 Washington Ave.
Bellmore, NY 11710
Office # (516) 785-5709
Parent & Child Program
Register and start attending now!
Our Time is the perfect way for you and
your child become familiar with the
classroom environment while singing
songs, doing crafts, reading books, and
celebrating God’s love together.
Class sessions are offered on Monday,
Tuesday, or Wednesday from 10am to
11am from September thru June at Saint
Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School.
For more information or to enroll
contact:
Sabina Lamb (516) 781-9834
Or the School Office.
SACRED HEART CHURCH April 1, 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
SGT Ryan J. Baranek, Forced 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.
Catholic Ministries Appeal
Thank you to the 104 donors. To date we have received over $22,000 in pledges. If
you are able to help with this extremely worthwhile cause, please do so. After
reaching our goal of $96,700, a percentage of the monies collected comes
back to the parish.
April 8, 2018
2:30 Confessions 3pm Service
Chaplet of the Divine mercy
Blessing of the Image Placing of the Image
If you are interested in
memorializing the new image of the Divine Mercy that will be placed in
the church please contact the Parish Center.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges! Save The
Earth! Unclutter Your House!
HELP THE OUTREACH!
Do you have ink cartridges piling up in your house waiting for a trip to Staples? Donate them to the Outreach, we will make sure they don't end up in a landfill and get a rebate to benefit the Outreach Program
right here at Sacred Heart. Drop you empty cartridges (even the full
ones you're not using) off in the Outreach, we'll take care of the rest.
SACRED HEART CHURCH April 1, 2018 PAGE 8
Calling all Easter Egg Hunters!
Come join us after the 10am Family Mass
on April 8th for an Easter Egg Hunt as we
celebrate the season of Easter!
Bring a bag or basket for collecting and
kindly bring a snack for a “sharing table.”
We promise an Eggstraordinary time!
You may even see a special guest!
Hosted by: The Family Ministry Committee
Post Office Box 9023, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-9023 • phone 516.678.5800 • fax 516.678.3138 • [email protected]
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Easter 2018
Dear Friends:
Truly the Lord is risen! He is risen indeed!
Today we speak these words which echo back to the first days of Christ’s resurrection. After walking with Christ on the road to Calvary, we now joyfully go forth as the disciples did on the road to Emmaus with hearts burning within us. We celebrate the moment when Christ conquered death and gave us all hope of new life.
Even after nearly 2,000 years, that moment of the Resurrection has not lost any of its power. While myths and stories eventually fade, we celebrate a historical fact, a living Person who left behind lasting evidence of his wonders, evidence that the world still seeks to understand.
This is especially true today, as we find ourselves in an historic moment—archeologists have uncovered the site of Jesus’ resurrection for the first time in nearly 500 years. Within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, scholars have restored and conducted research on the tomb of Jesus, also known as the Aedicule. Preliminary findings confirm that the heart of the structure is the same tomb that Roman Christians discovered and venerated as early as 326AD.
These findings offer us a great source of confidence in our faith. Scientific progress, rather than finding evidence against what we believe, through missionary archeology has given us a stronger connection with the place of Christ’s burial and resurrection. Further, it provides a powerful image as we reflect upon our own spiritual lives this Easter.
In its 2,000-year history, Christ’s tomb has endured many trials. It was covered over by slabs of stone, it withstood earthquakes, fires and the destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and many believed it had been lost. So too the life of Christ in our hearts can experience highs and lows—it may be covered over with our worries and concerns, it may be jeopardized in times of doubt and confusion, or we may even believe it has faded away.
Yet just as archeologists have opened up this holy site today, we are called this Easter to open our hearts once again to the power of Christ’s love and mercy. We are called to remove the barriers from our hearts and allow Christ’s glorified wounds to touch our wounds and the wounds of all humanity.
We profoundly experience this reality at the Easter Vigil. In the darkness of the night and in the darkness of our lives, the light of Christ is ignited. Beginning with the Paschal candle, that light is passed on from person to person until the Church is made radiant. The darkness in our hearts is dispelled, and even more beautifully, it is dispelled by the light that is shared by our brothers and sisters in faith. We see in a deeply moving way that Christ’s light is spread by each of us who carry him with us. In that moment of unity and love, as the Exsultet proclaims, the Church shakes with joy.
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
The excitement of that evening is not limited to one day, but extends throughout the eight-day Easter Octave. Each day we are given another story of the Risen Christ, another reason to rejoice. We witness the sorrow of the devoted women at the tomb transform into joy, we see the despair of Christ’s disciples transform into hope, and we watch the doubt of St. Thomas transform into faith. And on Divine Mercy Sunday, we celebrate the gift of God’s mercy that touches the struggles of our own lives and transforms them into opportunities to grow in holiness. On that day we celebrate the true source of joy in the Gospel, the Good News: we are forgiven our sins and are called by God to strive for sanctity.
During this joyous season then, we recognize that the Risen Christ’s presence, his touch, his personal words of assurance tangibly changed the lives of his followers, as they can change our own lives even today. Though Christ ascended into heaven, we remember that we can still have a personal relationship with him through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Church which were given at Pentecost. His presence has never left us.
Indeed most powerfully, Christ’s presence remains in the Eucharist. While history tells us Christ lived 2,000 years ago, we know he still lives today. He is waiting in our Churches for us to come spend time with him. He is waiting in our tabernacles for us to come adore him. He is waiting for us to join him at the Mass each Sunday, where we can share in his suffering, death, and resurrection as if we were by his side those many years ago.
We are challenged this Easter to allow Christ to change our lives by his healing touch which gives faith, hope, and love. We commit ourselves to a radical fidelity to Sunday Mass, where Christ can enter our hearts and begin to transform them. And transformed, our hearts will burn within us, driving us all to spread the light of Christ and bring about dramatic missionary growth here in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and beyond.
Most Reverend John O. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre
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