Mary’s Way of the Cross Presented Mary’s Way of the Cross follows the mother of Jesus as she walks the road to Calvary, where Jesus was crucified, emphasizing her sense of surrender: “I knew it had to be, so I walked on silently.” Our performance this year was dedicated to Carol Carmello for introducing Mary’s Way of the Cross to St. Gerard’s, for her love of the Blessed Mother and dedication in directing our performances over the past several years. On Friday, March 18 those who attended this beautiful devotion entered into an intimate journey of faith through  a deep reflection that united one’s pain and suffering with Jesus on the cross through the sorrowful heart of His Mother. A special blessing with a relic of the Cross was given by Fr. George Rosario following the devotion. Many thanks to the following: Fr. George for his beautiful introduction and special blessing; Grace Albanese for directing our performance this year; the ladies of the parish who read the reflections and carried the Crucifix; and Deacon Darrell for providing the background music that so beautifully enhanced the readings. Mary stood by her son throughout his passion and, in her faith, experienced the joy of his resurrection. This devotion allowed us to do the same in hope that we will, with Mary’s assistance, deepen our faith and allow Jesus to rise once more in our lives.

Pregnancy Crisis Center founded 27 years ago by Mary Wallis, R.N., Beverly Strott and Bunny Rock, had their annual recognition of volunteers luncheon last Sat., March 19^th, at Palmetto Club, Daytona Beach.  Bunny Rock, the Center’s President, also a Sacred Heart parishioner, recognized 12 volunteers, some of whom had been serving the Center for 24 years.  To date, Pregnancy Crisis Center have celebrated the birth  of 11,649 babies.  For more information, check their website at PCCDaytona.org, or call 386-257-BABY (2229).  Several Sacred Heart Parishioners,  headed by Carol Hummel, in charge of Respect Life Ministry, attended and supported the event.

A busy week for some of our Legionaries who represented our Sacred Heart School at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando for a Diocesan event, Focus 11 Vocation Fair.

        

Benefitting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul -Sunday, April 3. 2016 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Edgewater Alliance Church Worship Team & Bella Vista Baptist Worship Choir.

Location: St. Gerard Catholic Mission Church 3171 S. Ridgewood Avenue, Edgewater Florida 32141

Suggested $10 donation.

Saturdays BINGO BASH was a great success!!!!!! Thanks to all the Players,  Volunteers and a special shout out to the Knights of Columbus for helping out in the kitchen and serving lunch. Also there generous donation of prizes. The fantastic support from our sponsors for the wonderful gift certificates is greatly appreciated. That’s Amore, Barracuda’s ,The Garlic, Blackbeards, Aunt Catfish, Baci Pizza, Big B Liquors, Breakers, Sand Bar Café, The Wall, Debs Clip & Curl, Big Joes Subs, Beef O Brady’s , Shannon’s on the Beach, Solar Nails, Stavro’s Pizza, Pan Heads Pizza.

Without the support of people like you it would be more difficult for Sacred Heart Parish to continue to support our community which we all treasure.

Bishop Noonan has asked all parishes to offer extended hours this day to hear confessions.

At Sacred Heart we will hear confessions:

7:30am-8:30am, 10:00am-11:00am & 6:30-8:00pm

At St. Gerard we will hear confessions :

9:30am-11:30 & 2:00pm-3:00pm

This is our ONLY Parish Penance Service during Lent.

For more information: orlandodiocese.org/reconciliations

Confirmation was January 25, 2016  At 7:00pm Bishop Noonan was here to  confirm the 36 young men and women who will grow strong in the Holy Spirit and enrich the Church with gifts of his grace.  The Photos were taken by Murphy Fodera Photography.

Also recently Trinity Swanson & Theresa Palmer were confirmed by Bishop Noonan. Both are past students of Sacred Heart School and Altar Servers at St. Gerard Mission.