Will be Holding a Real Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner with Desert. October 14th at 5:00 PM after the 4:00 Mass in the Social Hall. There will be entertainment for those who will dine at the Social Hall. Take out dinners are available. The Knights will deliver Meals to St. Gerard’s for those who cannot make it to Sacred Heart. Cost will be $12 with Proceeds to Benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society, the Bereavement Ministry and the Parish Eucharistic Revival. Thank you and GOD bless!
Sacred Heart & St Gerard catholic Women’s Association are calling all BUNCO players to come join the fun on Saturday OCTOBER 21, 2023. Doors open @ 11AM- Games start @NOON. Located in the Sacred Heart Social Hall. 998 Father Donlon Dr. (US1), New Smyrna Beach. $20.00 per person (includes lunch). Tickets are available at the Parish office or can be purchased at the door!!
When: Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 PM
Where: Mary’s Outdoor Statue on the Grounds of Sacred Heart Church
Come join us for this beautiful Rosary Rally to show our love for God and Our
Blessed Mother.
Let us pray for the conversion of sinners and offer reparation to God for
sin, and peace in the world, together with 22,000 rosary rallies all over the nation.
Coordinated Nationally by America Needs Fatima, and locally by Sacred Heart Church Prayer Ministries, Legion of Mary and Travelling Mother of Divine Mercy Prayer Group
Click on the link for live stream Memorial Massl: 10AM Monday, September 25th. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Glanville Ignatius Joseph, C.Ss.R., a member of the St. Alphonsus Villa community in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, died, age 71 and nine months.
Born in St. John, Antigua, January 5, 1952, to Alexis Ignatius Joseph and Mary (Allen), he was baptized in the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Antigua, where he also received the sacrament of confirmation.
As a boy he attended the Foundation Mixed School and for high school, St. Joseph’s Academy in St. John’s, conducted by the Christian Brothers. He was always close to the Church, serving as typist to Bishop Antoon Demets, C.Ss.R., even as a high schooler.
After two years of college at University College Galway, Ireland (1977-1979), he entered Kimmage Manor Seminary in Dublin (Holy Ghost Missionary College conducted by the Spiritans) with the idea that he be destined for service in Trinidad. He enrolled from 1980 to 1983.
However, he decided to enter the Redemptorists and was received into the order at St. Joseph Monastery, Dundalk, Ireland, where he made his first profession on September 13, 1980.
He received minor orders in Dominica at the hands of Bishop Arnold Boghaert, C.Ss.R. and was ordained to the diaconate on Trinidad, May 20, 1984, by Archbishop Anthony Pantin, C.Ss.P. He was ordained to the presbyterate on July 1, 1984, in Dominica by Bishop Boghaert.
Father Joseph’s assignments thereafter are as follows: St. Joseph (1984-1985); Sts. Peter and Paul, Calihaut (pastor, 1985-1986); St. Joseph (1986-1987; pastor, 1987-1992); Our Lady of the Assumption, Wesley, Dominica (pastor, 1992-1993); Our Lady of Fatima, Newtown, Dominica (rector and pastor, 1993-2002); Our Lady of the Assumption, Vieux Fort, St. Lucia (pastor, 2002-2005). Between September 2005 and June 2006, Father Joseph went on sabbatical at Marianella, Dublin, and Sangre De Cristo Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Upon his return to the Caribbean, he was stationed at St. Clement House, Belfast, Dominica (2006-2008); Holy Redeemer Retreat House, Eggleston, Dominica (2008-2009); St. Theresa, Barataria (rector, February 2010-); St. Clement House, Belfast, Dominica (2013-; rector, 2015, 2017, 2018); St. Alphonsus Villa, New Smyrna Beach, Florida (2020-2023).
One of Father Joseph’s stand out ministries was continuous involvement with “Engage Encounter,” a marriage preparation program. He also thrived doing mission preaching and retreat ministry.
Click on the link for live stream mass of Christian Burial: 11AM Tuesday September 12th. Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Michael P. McCormick, age 82, of Edgewater, died in the arms of his loving wife at their home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Born in Waverly, New York to Paul and Mary Broderick McCormick, Michael came to the area in 1991 from Owego, New York.
He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and sang in the choir; member of Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Knights of Columbus, First Degree. Michael had a passion for deer hunting, and loved to golf. He was proud to be Irish and loved Celtic Irish music. Michael was an avid cruiser and went to McKennas weekly. He was a devoted husband, and will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Sylvia; 2 children, Shawn Patrick McCormick, and Shannon (Steven) Brennaman; 6 grandchildren, Daniel, Jacob, Caleb, Samuel, Amelia, and Bailey Rose; sister, Mary Lou Connelly; step children, Tracie Mahar and Donna Richard. Michael was preceded in death by his previous wife, Bette Lou West McCormick, brothers, Paul and Dennis McCormick and sister, Suzanne Munroe.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Redemptorist Fathers, officiating. Friends will be received from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 11, 2023 at Settle-Wilder Funeral Home with a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
The family suggests donations in Michael’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul, c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 998 Father Donlon Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.
Join us on Saturday March 25, 2023 for a great night of entertainment and dancing to all of your Favorite Jimmy Buffet tunes. Please contact the Parish office for further info and to purchase tickets. All information listed below.
Parish Christmas Party Sponsored by K of C Fr Downey Council 4934 is on Saturday, December 10, 2022 – 5 to 9:30 pm. Located in the Sacred Heart Social Hall. Sit down Pot Roast Dinner – $20 per person ($15 under age 12)
MUSIC BY – STILL COOKIN
Tickets from any Fr Downey member, at church office, or after mass. Checks payable to: K of C # 4934.
Breakfast with Santa will be held Sunday December 18th after the 8:00am in the Social Hall. All are welcome to attend.
Questions: Call Parish office for more info – 386-428-6426
The CWA will be selling Christmas Cookies again this year. They will be home baked, decorated and wrapped in a beautiful gift box and will be offered at $12 for approximately one pound of cookies. They will be perfect for your Christmas desserts or as gifts for neighbors or your special friends. Tickets will be available after all masses weekends of December 3 & 4 – December 10 & 11, or may be purchased at the Parish Office through Wednesday, December 14.
Christmas Cookies will be available for pickup after all Masses December 17th & 18th at the social hall.
During Advent we wait in joyful hope and prepare to receive Jesus more fully into our hearts. In this sacrament, we are granted forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life.
Join us on Thursday December 15, 2022 at 10:00AM at ST. GERARD MISSION & 7:00PM at SACRED HEART
