Pastoral Staff

Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor

Rev. Benet Uwasomba, Associate Pastor

Deacon Charles Kammerer

Pastoral Associate

S. Lynn Caton, C.S.J.

Outreach Office 516-379-6123

Faith Formation

Mrs. Maryann Specht, Director X27

reledu@sacredheartnm.org

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am

Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am Family Mass, 12 noon & 5:00pm

www.sacredheartnm.org

Email: frontdesk@sacredheartnm.org

Roman Catholic Church of the

Sacred Heart

720 Merrick Ave

North Merrick, NY 11566

Phone: 516-379-1356

March 18, 2018

Fifth Sunday

of Lent

SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 2 March 18, 2018

Parish Membership We hope that all new residents of Merrick and surrounding communities will

feel at home at Sacred Heart and come into the Parish Center to register.

Adult Christian Initiation If you are interested in exploring the Catholic faith or completing your initiation into the Church through the

reception of the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call the Parish Center.

Infant Baptism Preparation If you wish to arrange a baptism at Sacred Heart Church, please

contact the Parish Center at 516-379-1356 X10. One of our baptism coordinators will be happy to arrange a

time to meet with you. This conversation provides an opportunity to discuss the Baptism ceremony as well as

set a date for the sacrament. Ideally, both Godparents should be practicing Catholics. We will review the

procedures for the sacrament and you will be able to fill out all the necessary paperwork. Baptisms are held on

the first and third Sunday of each month at 2pm in the church. First time parents need to attend a Baptism

Class. They are held on the last Monday of each month in the church at 7:30pm. Crying babies welcome!

Godparents are encouraged but not required to attend.

Sacrament of Matrimony Please contact the Parish Center at least one year in advance of the

intended date of the wedding. A priest of the parish will interview you, set the wedding date and help you

register for the required marriage preparation program (Pre-Cana).

Sacrament of Reconciliation A priest is available to welcome you to Confession each Saturday

at 4:00 P.M. in the Church. Please don’t hesitate to call a priest at the Parish Center for an appointment for

Confession at another time.

Sacraments for the Homebound If you or a family member are not able to attend Mass due to

temporary or chronic illness, and would like to receive the Sacraments of Communion, Reconciliation and/or

Anointing of the Sick, please call to arrange for reception at home. Arrangements may also be made for a

friendly phone call from our Social Ministry Volunteers. Please let us know of a parishioner in a local

hospital or medical facility who would like a visit from our pastoral staff. Please call Sister Lynn, C.S.J.

516-379-1356 ext. 19 for more information.

Child Protection Program All adults volunteering as liturgical ministers and in other ministries,

events and programs connected with children are required to have a Background Check which is done at

Sacred Heart, and attend a three hour Virtus Training Program. To attend a session register at www.virtus.org

Parish Directory 516-379-1356

Mrs. Jean Buonocore - Administrative Assistant ext. 21

Ms. Maryse Haig - Finance Assistant ext. 17

Mrs. Mary Katz - Finance Administrator ext. 16

Ms. Venetta Pena - Receptionist ext. 10

Mr. Kevin Scanlon - Maintenance Director ext. 14

Weekly Attendance 1235

Envelopes Used: 511

Collection: $14,889.64

Fiscal Year to date: $397,631.93

SACRED HEART CHURCH March 18, 2018 PAGE 4

Masses for the Week

Monday, March 19, 2018 9 AM Vincent Daniels

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 9 AM Joseph Messina

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 9 AM Kay Morrisa Thursday, March 22, 2018 9 AM Frances Forgione Friday, March 23, 2018 9AM Anthony Joseph Saturday, March 24, 2018 5 PM Joseph Behr Carlos Gandia Grace Gambino Sunday, March 25, 2018 8 AM Palmira Brun and Christina Jones 10 AM Elio Parente 12 Noon Peter & Anna Pashalides 5 PM Peter Slowik, Herminio Panilio, Norma Limson

Sacred Heart

Memorial Society For an offering of $50, a deceased loved one can be enrolled in the society and will share in

the spiritual benefits of the Holy Sacrifice of

In Our Thoughts & Prayers

Let us remember all our parishioners who have been called home to our Loving God.

May they rest in peace and may their families, relatives and friends be consoled by

our prayerful support. We especially remember John J. Barratt and Otto DiMiceli

Mario Borgatta

Palma Borgatta

Richard Brazenor

Aurelia Calabrese

Lillian Caraccio

Michael Carrara, Sr. Janet Castine

Joann Corum Everett Corum Kathy Costello

Yolanda De Lustro

Mildred Devizzio

John Devoti

Marika Doukas Kevin Duffy

Elizabeth Farrell Sr. Marie Vianney Gallagher

Francine Giulekas

Barry M. Green

Mike Hindle

John Infantino

Mary Kessler James Harry Kaiser

Joseph G. Kiefer

Gail Kimitis

Lorraine Kolstein

Vincent LaRosa

Priscilla Landro

Barbara Lasker

Philip Lattanzio Patricia Levitt

Joel Navarro Carmen Nuzzi

Grace Marconi

Mary Ann Marciano Joseph Massaro Patricia Massey

Fred Matalevich

Virginia Mc Cauley Rose Mary Mc Grath Harriet Meyer

Brian Mohr

Daria Mongelli

Patrick J. O’Connell James Pearce Jack Palamaro

Peter Palamaro, Jr.

Frances Pravata

Marilyn Reilly

Rick Reuter Jamie Richards Alex Salvaggio

Ann T. Saviano

Baby Sienna

Frank Silverman

Margot Silverman Devin Suau

Michael Shannon Frances Talia

Jack Thompson

Richard Webster

Edward Ziminski

Robert Ziminski Rosemarie Ziminski

Fred Peruggia, Josephine Valenti, Ellen C. Rafter, Donald J. Johnson, William Rafter, George Pashalides, Eileen Clarke, Dolores

Kulich, Vera Farrell, William G. Mohr, Shaun Hughes, Edward Walsh & Family, Frances Forgione, Lillian Milana, Randall Cordero, John Hursala, John & Mae Dugo, Teresa Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Helen Tatarka, Joseph Tatarka . Edward Hesse, Regina Platt, James Artura, Edward A. Kennedy,

Charlotte & Joe Francomano, Ryan Palma Amesse, Zina Campanale, Vito & Mary

Mazzara, Ann & Jimmy Carillo

PAGE 5 March 18, 2018

Diocese of Rockville Centre Golden Wedding Liturgy

This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at a Mass on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa. Mass will begin at 2p:30pm. Registration

Forms and complete instructions are available at the Parish center. Registration must be received by the Office of Worship

by April 13, 2018. If you have any questions, please call 516-678-5800 X504.

Catholic Ministries Appeal

Thank you to the 104 donors. To date we have received over $22,000 in pledges. If

you are able to help with this extremely worthwhile cause, please do so. After

reaching our goal of $96,700, a percentage of the monies collected comes

back to the parish.

Parish Lenten Evening

of Prayer

Thursday, March 22nd, 7:30pm Rev. Lee Descoteaux, JCL

Adjutant Judicial Vicar

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional Catholic School Where we “Embrace” our faith with

Respect, Responsibility & Reverence.

Seen here are students who participated in our SEAS Talent Show. Student’s talents ranged

from dancing, singing, stand up comedy, magic, and much more! Everyone did a fantastic job! Thank you to Ms. Gallego, Mrs. Yannelli, Mrs. Sileo and Mrs. Sylvan for planning this great

show!

Seen here is class 6-2, Mrs. McNamara’s class. Thank you for hosting our second

Lenten Prayer Service. Across the school students are focusing on their Lenten

promises and deepening their relationship with God. Students received the sacrament of Reconciliation. Also, students are preparing

for Holy Week by gathering food to make sandwiches to feed local people in need.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

2341 Washington Ave.

Bellmore, NY 11710

516-785-5709

SACRED HEART CHURCH March 18, 2018 PAGE 5

The Sister Edward Joseph, CSJ

Parish Social Ministry

SEMI-ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE Thursday March 22 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Schedule an appointment after all masses

March 17th/18

th or email Maureen at

mofergie13@gmail.com

Sacred Heart School Gym (Use Entrance in the Back of the School)

The Parish Center is closed on Sundays. It is open on Saturdays from 9am to 12

noon. Parish Center is open from 9am to 12noon and from 1pm to 5pm

Monday-Friday. The Parish Center is closed Friday, March 30th & Monday, April 2nd.

Sr. Patricia Turley, CSJ

Food Pantry Pantry Sunday

Weekend of March 24/25

Next week, as we journey through holy week together, we support each other to

continue our Lenten tasks to fast give and pray. Please remember the financially poor of our community next weekend by bringing grocery

items to mass for Pantry Sunday. People often ask what is needed, the best response is whatever your family wants or needs others do too. If you’re still looking for suggestions what we most often need is: ready to heat meals, cereal, detergent, paper, towels/napkins. Please remember to check expiration dates.

SACRED HEART CHURCH March 18, 2018

PAGE 6

PARISHIONERS IN

ARMED FORCES

Several years ago, we inscribed the names of loved ones -parishioners and non-parishioners in a book

placed before Our Lady of Fatima. Sacred Heart Parish salutes and commends

to prayer: Sgt. Richard DeTommaso, U.S. Army, Korea

PFC Kendrick McCann, U.S. Army, Korea Sgt. First Class Lee Ann Gouveia, U.S. Army

L CPL Anthony Rusciano, U.S.M.C. L CPL Troy Grassi, U.S.M.C., Iraq

SSgt. Edgar C. Francisco, U.S.M.C. Col. James K. Lavine, U.S.M.C.

Lt. Col. Timothy W. Schnelle, U.S.M.C. Pvt. Andrew Reynolds, U.S. Army OS2 Anthony J. Magri, U.S. Navy

3rd CS P.O. Joseph La Form, U.S. Navy L CPL Elyse Franzitta, U.S.M.C.

L CPL Kevin P. Vaughan, U.S.M.C. Capt. Christopher Darconte, U.S. Air Force

SGT Ryan J. Baranek, Forced Recon, Paratrooper, U.S.M.C.

CPL Brandon Furia, U.S.M.C. PFC Matthew Macario, U.S. Army, Afghanistan

Lt. James Corino, Army Lt. Commander William H. Mohr, Navy Amn. 1st Class Daniel Gilroy, USAF

Prayer For Safety of Our Service Men & Women Almighty and Eternal God, protect these men and

women as they discharge their duties. Protect them with the shield of your strength and keep them safe from all evil and harm. May the power of your love enable them to return home in safety to all who love them. May they ever praise you for your loving care.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 20th

at 1:30pm in the school cafeteria. All

monies for the Sands Casino trip should be

paid at that time. The next payment for

Woodloch Pines is due on April 1st. Any

questions contact Mary @ 516-378-1335.

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The Ministry of Praise

Pope Francis’ intention for March 2018:

Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the

urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and

communitarian levels.

Monday, March 26th

This special day offers all Catholics, even those who have been away from the

Church, an opportunity to receive God’s loving forgiveness before Easter.

Maybe it’s been a long time, maybe not, regardless, why not pay a visit to church

and celebrate the Sacrament of Penance.

The Sacred Heart Prayer Shawl

Ministry will meet on Monday, March 26th

at 7pm in the PARISH CENTER.

Anyone interested in joining please come. We meet once a month

from 7 - 8:30 pm. Marie 662-3055.

Tel: (516) 481-5525

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