Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD (Jer 17:7).

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My Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

Trust in the Lord! These words are prayed and exclaimed, the anointing of each day. They are the praise of our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob; the fiat of Mary, our Blessed Mother; and her spouse, Joseph. They are St. Peter’s cry to Jesus when he stumbles walking on the water. They are Jesus’ triumphant words and His profound prayer which He taught us. These four words are the words of faith in God.

As I travel throughout our nine counties and meet you, my heart rejoices as you have shown your faith in God; your prayer of humility is ‘Trust in the Lord’. Over the course of the last two years, you and I have learned much about trusting in God as we have experienced the pandemic. Trust in God requires earthly sacrifices and great prayer. Trusting in the Lord means accepting what is placed before us as a gift from God and praising God, prospering what we have been given as blessing. We can trust that God’s strength will make up for whatever in us is lacking.

The ministries supported by your generosity to Our Catholic Appeal build the house of God for His blessing. They sustain the gift of priesthood through Vocations and Clergy Care; form our permanent deacons to satisfy the hunger of the people; teach us to pray and sing within God’s liturgy; lead our young people to know and serve God; offer mercy and sustenance to the meek and lowly; sanctify the dying and bury the dead; keep us safe as we walk the sacred ground of parishes and missions; communicate God’s essential Word through all forms of media that you might also hear God’s Word. These ministries bear fruit throughout our diocese, and feed you, God’s people, within each parish, school, and mission.

When we are able to see with the perspective of God, the measure of our daily living becomes our ability to receive God through the Eucharist and to offer Him to each other no matter the hour or the day. Jesus tells us, “our reward will be great in heaven.”

Trust in the Lord! We delight in the law of the Lord. I rejoice in your faithfulness and thank you for your blessing through a gift to Our Catholic Appeal. May the kingdom of God be our blessing.

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Mass of Christian Burial for Robert S. Hyjek will be 11 AM Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach with Rev. Aldrin Nunes, C.Ss.R. as the celebrant. Entombment will follow in Edgewater-New Smyrna Cemetery mausoleum. Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic School, 1003 Turnbull Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168. For those who are unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will be live streamed at www.sacredheartnsb.com

Robert S. Hyjek, 80, New Smyrna Beach, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Bob was born April 3, 1941 in Buffalo, New York and moved to the area in 1998 from Ft. Myers. He was a self-employed massage therapist and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Legion of Mary, New Smyrna Beach. Survivors include his wife, Geeta Ferris Hyjek; one son, Robert K. (Maria) Hyjek of Depew, New York; two daughters, Deborah Hyjek of Biloxi, Mississippi and Susan Maryniewski of Depew; one sister, Irene Garcia of Falls Church, Virginia and six grandchildren.

The Knights of Columbus will be conducting their Annual Tootsie Roll Drive in the Month of February! The Knights will be handing out Tootsie Rolls every Weekend at various locations in New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater. They will also be handing out Tootsie Rolls at Sacred Heart & St. Gerard’s the February 12th, 13th, 26th and 27th after all Masses. All proceeds that the Knights receive will benefit Children with Disabilities. This year they will be supporting Children with Diabetes, Autism and the Miracle League. The Knights ask you to take a Tootsie Roll and make a donation.
The Knights want to Thank all the Parishioners at Sacred Heart and St. Gerard for your all your support and help! May GOD Bless you and your Families!

Lets spread the Word!!!  SACRED HEART ANNUAL BINGO BASH!!!. SATURDAY  FEB 5TH, 2022 Doors open at 9:00am, Games start at 11:00pm. Lunch provided !!

$10.00 ENTRY FEE (Reserves you a Spot) Packages: Purchased at the Door!!!

Please call the parish office for more info – 386-428-6426

GREAT PRIZES, PAYOUTS AND LOTS OF FUN!!!!

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February 3, 2022   https://media.blubrry.com/the_good_word/s/redemptoristmedia.com/englishpodcasts/EN_Feb3_JohnMcGowan.mp3

February 2, 2022   https://media.blubrry.com/the_good_word/s/redemptoristmedia.com/englishpodcasts/EN_Feb2_MattAllman.mp3

February 1, 2022   https://media.blubrry.com/the_good_word/s/redemptoristmedia.com/englishpodcasts/EN_Feb1_AJRiviere.mp3

January 31, 2022 https://media.blubrry.com/the_good_word/s/redemptoristmedia.com/englishpodcasts/EN_Jan_312020_Borowski.mp3

In 2021, Our Council began recognizing families that serve as an inspiration to our parish, community, and Counsel by supporting and strengthening Catholic family life.

At the end of the year, each council that participates in the program selects a Family of the Year. The family of the year is one that served as an incredible inspiration to all of us. Our family of the year truly fits this description. This family has been extremely active in all three of our local parishes – Sacred Heart, St Gerard’s and Our Lady Star of the Sea. They have been very active at our Sacred Heart School and Fr Lopez High School. They are well known for helping others in our community and their active involvement with the Knights of Columbus and all our activities.

Sadly, the family and all of us experienced a terrible loss in September with the passing of the father resulting from Covid complications, but that hasn’t affected the resolution of the family to move forward in the way of our Lord.

 It is a great honor to present our Family of the Year award to the family of                  Terry &  Barbara Cassidy.

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Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 7^th, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach, FL with Father Aldrin officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to International Research Foundation, 1910 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612 or Pawsibilities Rescue Group, 2285 Tomoka Farms Road, Port Orange, FL 32128

Mary Frances Davis, age 76, passed away Monday December 27, 2021 at AdventHealth, Daytona, FL. Mary Frances was born in Philadelphia, PA to Frank Bilotta and Mary Bilotta Locantore and graduated from Saint Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. After her marriage to Tom Davis they raised their two girls in Chatsworth, NJ along with horses, pigs, goats and dogs.  Mary Frances also worked as a bus driver and school board secretary for Woodland Township.  In 1996 she moved to Hollywood, Florida to start a new life.

In Florida, Mary Frances worked for Superclubs and Spirit Airlines. After her daughters were diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD/CRPS) she dedicated her life volunteering as the Executive Director for the International Research Foundation for RSD/CRPS in Tampa, FL.  In addition because of their love for animals, she and her 2 daughters opened their own pet sitting business in New Smyrna Beach and was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Mary Frances had a big heart, always willing to help people especially family members when they needed full time care. She was loved by everyone who knew her, was sincere, funny and full of spunk.  She enjoyed going to the beach was the biggest fan of the Dallas Cowboys!

Survivors include her children, Tammy Davis and Maureen Davis Norris; sister, Lucy Casper; nephew, David (Wendy) Casper; niece, Donna (Michael) West; great nephews, David Wayne Casper and Jimmy Casper and great niece, Chloe Casper; fur baby, Lulu and 5 grand fur babies.

The Knights of Columbus held Breakfast with Santa in the Church Social Hall between the 8am and 10:30am Masses Sunday Dec. 12th. The Breakfast was a Huge Success with Dozens of Families and Children attending. The Event was Highlighted by the Arrival of Santa Claus! Santa brought Toys and Gifts for the Children & Greeted everyone with his Famous HOHOHO!

CWA Members hosted their annual Christmas Cookie Sale Saturday and Sunday, December 18 & 19. The cookie boxes were decorated beautifully and were used as nice “extra gifts” for neighbors & friends or kept by everyone who purchased them for their own enjoyment. All cookies were sold (156 boxes) $1,300.00was raised and all proceeds from this fundraiser will go to our Parish.

On Saturday evening, the 4th,  Knights of Columbus hosted their annual Christmas party for the Parish.  John Martens and team cooked up a great roast beef dinner. The music performed and presented by “Still Cookin” was a great mix.  Steve, the singer for “Still Cookin” sang a great rendition of “God Bless the USA” that brought everyone to their feet! Guests were asked to bring an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots drive. Guest of honor was Staff Sergeant Villarreal from the US Marine Corps and she gratefully accepted all of the toys that were donated to the Toys for Tots initiative by our generous guests.