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Sr Kathleen’s visit

Last Monday was the Feast day for St. Gemma, who was born in Italy and died at the age of 25. She was the patriot Saint for Students and Back injuries. Sr.  Kathleen shared her life story with all the girls. She concluded by asking the girls a question,
“What plans do you have for your future life ” ?Their responses  were all very interesting ….
  •  run for President to make our Country great again with a strong Military
  • saves the Trees to preserve our Environment
  • be a Lawyer who will also be an advocate for the poor.
  • Evangelize for God.
  • to be a Baker and follow her dreams also by being a Scientist in order to find the cures for diseases.
  • be a Veterinarian, and one who will also stop animal abuse.
Sr. Susan Kirby, President for ,Our Lady Mother of our Church Presidium Jr. Legion from St. Jude Parish in Chattanooga, TN. visited us on Monday and was very pleased to meet everyone including Sr. Kathleen.
Next Girls Vocation meeting will be on Monday May 9Th with Sr. Kathleen.
Please join us to find your Vocation !
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Patty & Elsa Retirement Party!!!

Last Sunday after the 9:00am Mass we had a party for Pat Adams and Elsa Romo and many parishioners came out to wish them well. It was joyous, yet sad occasion  all rolled up into one. Elsa had been working with us for 23 years and Pat for 21. May the Lord continue to bless them both on their journey.

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Divine Mercy Enthronement on Divine Mercy Sunday

The Torres family  hosted a Divine Mercy Enthronement on Divine Mercy Sunday with Fr. Aldrin and 22 guest. Christian & Sofia Torres are students here at Sacred Heart Catholic School and has been members of O.L.P. H. Jr. Legion of Mary since the Legion began in March of 2013. Sofia is also a member of the Girls Vocation Club since it began on August 11 2014. Thanks Miriam & Elvira for your kind hospitality in celebrating our third anniversary. Appreciate your help & support over the years.

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At St. Gerards – Mary’s Way of the Cross Presented

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.

 

CELEBRATING THE GIFT OF LIFE

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 19th, 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.

O.L.P.H. Jr. Legion of Mary visits the Sick

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.

The next day they also visited a Nursing home in Edgewater, after praying the Holy Rosary they presented Prayer Shawls to the Residents.
Thanks to Ms. Rodriguez for helping us with these Shawls. Fr. Aldrin blessed us with his presence at both events  and led the singing of ” Put a little Sunshine “
Deacon Steve helped a resident with her Rosary and thanks Suzanne for those beautiful gift bags made with love for all the Residents, your gifts definitely added Sunshine to their day.
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SPRING INTO PRAISE!!!

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.

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Our Lady of Fatima’s Pilgrim Virgin visit

Last Saturday Frank & Esper Radosta hosted Our Lady of Fatima’s Pilgrim Virgin visit at their home coordinated by America Needs Fatima, a Catholic Organization spreading the message of Fatima all over the Nation. The life-size Pilgrim Virgin Statue was on display at the Radosta home while the Fatima Proclaimer Coordinator, Jose Walter Ferraz, provided an audio-visual presentation on the 1917 miraculous Fatima apparitions to all the guests, emphasizing its message.  It was a very well attended Marian program with almost 40 guests, blessed by the presence of Fr. Aldrin and Br. Francis, and concluded by a group Rosary.    What an appropriate way to begin Lent, thanks Frank & Esper for hosting.
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Sacred Heart BINGO BASH

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.