Welcome to Sacred Heart

We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find ourparish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special

gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish registrationforms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office.

Sacred Heart CATHOLIC CHURCH

Main Church7190 Highway 17 South

Fleming Island FL 32003

Green Cove Springs Church207 Palmetto Avenue

Green Cove Springs FL 32043

PARISH OFFICE7190 Highway 17 SouthTel 284-3811 Fax 529-8845Office Hours: Monday – Friday8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Pastor: Father Michael Pendergraft Business Manager: Tish AguilarReceptionists: Mary Bullington, Silvia AlexanderRCIA Coordinator: Mike Curtis Hall Director: Arlene ManaloYouth Director: Janice Schubert

RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONTel 284-9983Kristin Michler-Belleza (K-5)Sandra Curtis (6-12)

MUSIC MINISTRYKaren Otto, Mike Curtis and Ann Marie Barta

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL1610 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg 32068Tel. 282-0504Principal: Victoria Farrington

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Vigil: 5:30 p.m.; Spanish 7:30 p.m. (Green Cove Springs Church)Sunday: 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.Holy Days: 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.Sacrament of Reconciliation: Sat. 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. or by appointment

To arrange for Baptism or Marriages please call the Parish Office.Homebound Parishioners: Please call the office if you know of anyonewho needs Eucharist brought to the home or would like a visit.

Web site: www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org

MISSION STATEMENT

Compelled by the Gospel, we the parish family of Sacred Heart, promote and support Christian Life by serving our parishand community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs and other parish ministries.

STEWARDSHIP “Those who have faith in Me will do the works I do, far greater than these,” Jesus tells His disciples. That’s quite an assignment for us as Chris an stew-ards! Your Gi s to God and Parish ‐ April 26th   Sacrificial Giving: $ 12,440.00 Building Fund: $ 5,787.00 Not in envelopes: $ 5,785.00 Children's Offertory: $ 25.00  Thank you to all who con nue to bring their contribu ons to the parish office or mail them to us. We appreciate your con nuing support. And, thank you for the notes of apprecia on and encouragement. They mean a lot to us.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9- 17 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12- 17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16; Jn 14:15-21 or Jn 17:1-11a

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — To meet their growing needs, the community chooses seven reputable men to serve the new Greek believers (Acts 6:1-7). Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading — We, like living stones, let our-selves be built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:4-9). Gospel — “Show us the Father,” Philip asks Jesus. To which Jesus replies: “Whoever sees me, sees the Father” (John 14:1-12). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

Fi h Sunday of Easter May 10, 2020

“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

— John 14:6

 Knights of Columbus Scholarship Frank Latorre Scholarship Award                                                                                                                       

The deadline for the scholarship applica on for gradua ng seniors has been extended to June 1st because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Applica ons may be picked up at the Sacred Heart Office or send an e-mail to michael.dezsi@att.net. Eligibility require-ments are on the applica on.

Diocesan Guidelines for Resuming Mass

Several important reminders for a safe and orderly transition:

*We will follow the current guidance from the civil and health authorities. *Before attending Mass remember substantial risks remain for infection.

*Bishop Estévez continues the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. The Sunday Mass will continue to be streamed.

*Remember that both of your priests are in the higher risk category. Weekend Masses are permitted beginning on May 16/17; daily Masses on May 18, and subject to the following conditions: I will resume the regular, full schedule of Masses at their usual times. Physical distancing of six feet for seating. This will impose restrictions on the number of people par-

ticipating in Masses in the church. I already have a committee working to determine what that number is. I expect all to respect the health of one another and the restrictions of numbers.

You must wear a mask at all times while at church. Only at Communion can masks be lifted. There will be no hymnals or books in the pews. The choir will sing. If you attend Mass in the church, please follow the instructions on where you can and cannot sit. There

will be no seating in the narthex except for families with small children in the pews. It may be possible to stream the 8:00AM Mass in your car in the parking lot with Communion in the

parking lot after Mass. Entering and exiting the church will be with care. Entering is through the main door. Exiting is different.

People in the rear of the church will exit first, keeping the spacing. People in front either wait your turn or go out through the two front, side doors.

Communion. Ministers will cleanse hands before and after Communion. Remain seated until your row’s turn and observe the markers on the floor for spacing. Communion is in the hand only - no exceptions - and not from the cup. Gloves if worn must be removed before receiving.

It is helpful if you bring your own wipes and/or hand sanitizer. Supplies are extremely scarce, even for churches.

For people not risking Mass in the church, Communion Services can be arranged at times other than Sun-day. Confessions are from 4:30 to 5:00, in the parking lot, in your car if possible. All other sacraments are by arrangement.

John Anderson, Edward and Beth Burkhart, Kenneth and Yong Culbertson, Jody Diller, Kitty Estes, Cheryl Gomes, Mark Hathaway, Art Hernandez, Justin Johnson, Daniel Laidler, Linda Ledbe er, Ansley Luther, Cindy Mackert, Karen McCallan, Kate Pearce, Levi Shepherd, Rita Wil-liams, Bonnie Willis, Keith Willis,

PRAYER LIST Please call the Parish Office to have names included on our list. Names will be printed in the bulletin for four weeks before being removed or unless re-added by request. Thank you for helping us keep our list current.  Please pray for: 

Heather Coleman Dvorak, Jeff Fox, Carl Wallace,   Millie Aybar, Diane Conlon, Roger Demetrick, Louis Flo-res, Emma Ingram, Brandon Jones, Carol Mansell, Cindy Murphy, Katie Murphy, Ken Murphy, Tasha Rhodenberry, Misael Amaya, DiLorenzo Family, Ann Hernandez, Tim Hogan, Dolores Johnson, John Knight, Yve e Patch, Jacob Reynaldo, Gloria Shipley, Jim Skellacie, John Steinberg, Tommy Turner, Stephanie Wiley, our homebound parish-ioners and our prayer blanket recipients.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES: In order to finish out the year, your child should complete Unit 4 of their books. Grade 1-6 complete the chapter tests in Unit 4. Grades 7 & 8 will need to complete the 3-page Unit 4 test. Religious Ed. books are available in the Education build-ings Monday -Thursday 9 am to 1 pm. You can also follow the link on Sacred Heart Fleming Is-land Religious Ed. Facebook page. to access the books online.

CONFIRMATION PREP INFORMATION We continue to have questions concerning the letters to the Bishop and the test. The letters are due mid- May. You can either bring them to the parish office or mail them to the parish office in care of Sandra Curtis. As for the test, if you were not able to pick it up on May 6th , please email Sandra as soon as possible at sandra.curtis@sacredheartcatholicchurch.org. When complete, please return it to the parish office or mail it to the office in care of Sandra.

The Diocese of St. Augustine treats all allegations of

sexual misconduct seriously and deals with the allegations in a prompt, confidential and

thorough manner.

To Report Abuse Call: Diocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator

1-800-775-4659, ext. 129 or

Department of Children and Families 1-800-96Abuse 1-800-962-2873

ATTENTION

Please keep up to date with Religious Education news through the Facebook page - Sacred Heart Fleming Island Religious Ed.

ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL

To learn more or apply, visit www.StepUpForStudentss.org/catholic.

Program funds are limited and are available on first-come, first-served basis.

Weekday Masses are being livestreamed Monday—Friday at 7:30 am  

www.sacredheartcatholicchurch.org

Monday, May 11th, 7:30 am – In memory of James Chapp and Jerome Chapp requested by Jack and Mary Bullington. Tuesday, May 12th, 7:30 am ‐  In memory of Ed McCusker requested by his wife, Be y. Wednesday, May 13th, 7:30 am - In memory of Deloris Briggs requested by Janet and Doug Wilson. Thursday, May 14th, 7:30 am - In memory of Ann Kojola requested by Pat and Jim Dugan. Friday, May 15th, 7:30 am - In memory of Pete Della-Pena requested by Sacred Heart Parish. Saturday, May 16th, 5:30 pm - For all who are affected by the virus. Sunday, May 17th, 8:00 am - In memory of Robert Aiosa requested by the Choir. Sunday, May 17th, 10:30 am ‐ In memory of Richard Austell requested by the 10:30 Choir.  Sunday, May 17th , 5:30 pm ‐ For the Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish.