On Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Family Center, all families of children preparing to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time during this school year will gather for an informational meeting.

Information about the process will be shared as well as an opportunity for questions. At least one parent/guardian from each family should attend. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Bilodeau via email at MBilodeau@sacredheartcatholic.com or the Parish Office at 386-428-6426. Thank you. See you there!

Sacrament of Confirmation

We welcome our young people in Grades 8 and 9 preparing for Confirmation and their parents to a meeting on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Social Hall . This meeting will introduce you to the formation process for Confirmation here at Sacred Heart.

The sacramental preparation for Confirmation provides opportunities for fun, service, and new prayer experiences. This year, we will have youth who had already been Confirmed to share their faith and discipleship with those who are preparing for Confirmation. We hope that together, our young people will grow in knowledge of our faith, and just like the apostles and disciples, to embrace a deeper faith life and contribute to the mission of spreading the Gospel in the world.

This week, let us pray for all of the families preparing for Confirmation, the adult ministries supporting them such as the Knight of Columbus, CCW, the Breakfast Crew, and the catechists and teachers who are helping them walk in this journey of faith. May the Holy Spirit guide them and empower them to witness to the Gospel.

For questions and/or registration, please contact Maria Bilodeau at MBilodeau@sacredheartcatholic.com or call 386-410-5947 ext. 1009. You may also contact the Parish Office at 386-428-6426.

REGISTRATION FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION is open to children ages Pre-K thru 8th Grade.   Classes start on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 10:15 – 11:15 AM.

Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or call 386-428-6426  or Maria Bilodeau @ 386-690-4023 or via email at MBilodeau@sacredheartcatholic.com.

All parish First Communion and Confirmation candidates must attend their respective religious education classes regularly.

Calling All Youth – The Sacred Heart Young Disciples of Jesus, Mary and Joseph will meet Wednesdays 3:15 – 5:00 PM in the Social Hall.

AGENDA:

• Opening Prayer 
• Overview of the upcoming Sunday’s Gospel Reading
• Each person will take a turn reading the Gospel
• Discuss what we think the reading is saying to us
• Pray the Rosary
• Snack

Activity – this portion will change each week – we will attempt to find activities that will strengthen our faith but also encourage us to live our faith

• Learn about the “Saint of the Day”
• Closing Prayer

SUZANNE COOLEY AND MS. BONNIE MONTGOMERY WILL BE THE FACILITATORS OF THE GROUP, BUT OUR HOPE IS THAT YOU, THE YOUTH OF THE PARISH, WILL ACCEPT MOST OF THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRAYERS, THE SAINT OF THE DAY AND DECIDING ON THE ACTIVITIES!!

Everything under the agenda is subject to change as you, the members, see fit. We are looking forward to seeing many of the youth from the Jr. Legion of Mary, the Altar Servers, the Youth Choir, the Girls Vocation Club and the public and parochial schools. We are open to your suggestions and will work very hard to make this group a living example of our Catholic Faith. PLEASE JOIN US !!!

ATENTION:  Calling all St. Vincent de Paul Members

 Announcing:  The First Annual SVdP St. Gerard’s/Sacred Heart Conference Retreat  

WHEN:  August 13, 2016  9:00 am to 2:00 pm

WHERE:  St. Gerard’s Mission Church

Led and presented by:  Deacon Steve Cooley Light breakfast at 8:30; Retreat begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided; feel free to bring a side dish or dessertClosing with Deacon Steve offering a communion service . Considering the work we do, the troubles & trials we see daily and the time and effort we put forth to serve our needy and homeless neighbors in this community; it is no wonder that we need refreshment ~ ~ Spiritual refreshment.

Please join us for a day of re-grouping, renewal, revival & refreshment as we are restored back to the core values of our leaders St. Vincent and Blessed Frederick Ozanam.

“Let us love God my brothers& sisters, let us love God. But let it be with the strength of our arms and the sweat of our brow.” (St. VdP)

“After prayerful consideration of all circumstances involved, Vincentians should apply themselves to their maximum ability in fulfillment of the Mission and Essential Elements of the Society.” (Rule 3: Statute 5)

“Go to the poor there you will find God.” (St. VdP)

Please contact Mary E. Kish to reserve your seat (so we have enough food)  402-8217

If you are a member, please come and rejoice as a family. If you are not a member, feel free to contact us to learn how you can help. (Office 426-0882)

For those who suffer from Auto-Immune Disease and their families & friends.

Saturday, July 16th at 2:00pm  Knights Hall @ Sacred Heart (right on U.S. 1) 998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, Fl.

For more Information please contact the Parish Office: 428-6426 or  Email:   autoimmune@mynsb.net

On behalf of the Bishop family, the Knights wish to thank the Ladies of
the CCW & President Wilma Myers ,Ella Copland and the Bingo Volunteers, Sacred Heart Parishioners and Staff as well as members of the community who rallied to
raise $10,000.00 towards a much needed surgery for Avery Bishop.
The Bishop family is very grateful and have met their financial obligation
with the St. Louis hospital with Avery scheduled for surgery on July 26th.
Please pray for the success of her operation and speedy recovery.

We here at Sacred Heart Parish are grateful to Sister Kathleen Power, who spent an informational meeting and three subsequent discernment meetings with members of our parish and nearby parishes.  Because of her dedication we added 7 new members to the Associates of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Saint Augustine.

Dave Montgomery, Geeta Hyjek, Carol Jones, Ruby Jones, Janet Tinoco, Susann Engel and David Miner join the already formed group of Lay Associates from Central Florida.  We had our first meeting with the rest of the Associates from Central Florida on Sunday, June 12, 1:30PM to 4:30PM, at which time, Dave Miner made his commitment and the rest of us re-committed ourselves to being Lay Associates.  It was a wonderful experience for all who attended.  We were especially grateful to have the Mother Superior, Sister Jane Stoecker with us for this occasion.

Sister Kathleen will once again have an informational evening and three discernment meetings to hopefully add to our numbers.  Please watch the bulletin for more information to come.

Having problems with Balance? Please join us at Sacred Heart for a free Balance Class and click on the link below for more information and sign up info!! Classes are limited!!!

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