-is led by Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R., and coordinated by Loretta Wells and Art Fandel, with the assistance of Melanie Barnickle. The Ministers to the Sick had a successful meeting Saturday, Dec. 2nd, at the newly renovated Sacred Heart Social Hall. Fr. Nelson provided an inspirational talk, and the volunteers of Sacred Heart Catholic Church who were called to minister with the sick and the homebound shared touching experiences during their visits, plus other things on their agenda.
CCW will have their next meeting on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at noon in the Sacred Heart Social Hall. We will have a Christmas luncheon serving baked ziti, salad & plenty of desserts. Sacred Heart School choir will sing Christmas carols. We are also collecting donations for the residents of West Smyrna Nursing Home, which we have chosen for our gift giving this year for Christmas. All ladies of the parish are invited!
Sunday, December 10th our Youth Mass will begin at 5pm with Advent Lessons and Carols, a series of readings and songs,immediately followed by Mass at 5:30pm. We look forward to welcoming all our youth and their families and anyone interested in joining us.
Mark your calendar to join Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women for Their annual Holiday Craft Bazaar on Friday November 17th 9 -4 pm & Saturday November 18th 9 – 2. Lots f vendors and great crafts to choose from!!
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect! The Ladies of the CCW prepared and the Knights of Columbus cooked a picnic meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato & macaroni salad, plus the children dressed in costumes from Ghosts & Goblins to Power Rangers and Princesses, as they gobbled up goodies at Trunk or Treat. Even Stevie the Goat was in his glory dressed a the Pope. Gino Conte performed and provided some great music for an appreciative crowd. Fr. Tom and his wet suit graciously volunteered as target in the Dunk Tank as a reward he got Dunked10 – 15 times (we lost count). To be sure, a great time was had by all!! Looking forward to the next one in the Spring, Summer or Fall.
Disciples of JMJ prepare to join us again as we begin our gatherings
Wednesday, November 8, 2017′
3:15pm- Knights Hall
Whether you are returning or new to our group we look forward to seeing you.
We have new projects, and some fantastic artists that will be joining us and teaching us new crafts.
Please be sure to let us know if you intend to come so we can have the proper permission slips available and ready.
For those who attend Sacred Heart school we will be there to pick you up at 3:00pm.
For more information or to sign-up contact
Suzanne Cooley 386-957-4039 or email suzannecooley50@gmail.com
Bonnie Montgomery 386-410-5647 or email bonnie.montgomery52@yahoo.com
SHS Youth Ministry cordially invites All High School & Middle School Youth on Sunday, November 12th from 5:30 – 7:30 Mass followed by a Youth Ministry Meeting! Parents Meeting – Optional, Middle Grades – Family Center and High School – Knights Hall.
Come join us for fun, food and fellowship. SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!!!
It was so awesome to see Sacred Heart and St. Gerard parishioners united in prayer like one big family headed by Fr. Tom and Fr. Aldrin. The Knights of Columbus members standing there like our big brothers providing strength and security, while CCW and St. Vincent de Paul members like our sisters & brothers always around to serve. The Legionaries, Marian Prayer Group, and other Liturgical Ministries leading us spiritually in song and prayers. The children with their parents and teachers as they present our petitions at the foot of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was a touching sight to behold. The Sacred Heart Choir provided a moving atmosphere with their beautiful rendition of “Ave Maria” as everyone offered a rose to Mother Mary. So heartwarming to see older parishioners who can hardly walk being there to inspire us with their faith and true devotion. Thanks to all for making the 100th year Fatima Anniversary Rosary Rally become a great “parish family” prayerful event!
Blessing of the Animals—All kinds of animals from the typical—dogs, cats and fish to hamsters and even a goat were brought to Sacred Heart Friday October 6th to celebrate Blessing of the Animals. All animals are very much a part of someone’s family, and they want to be a part of the church, just like we all are. The Love we give to a pet, and receive from a pet, can draw us more deeply into the larger circle of life, into the wonder of our common relationship to our Creator. We look forward to seeing all of you next year!
