St. Michael & Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes

Called - Nurtured - Sent To carry on the Mission of Christ

From Your Pastor

Happy New Year to all. I pray it is a blessed one for each of you. To begin the year with blessings I invite you to consider the series we are hosting at St. Michael Church “Consoling the Heart of Jesus” by Fr. Michael

Gately. The series will be 10 morning sessions. We have the books available for your purchase and pick-up at the entrances of the church. We will begin our series on Saturday January 20 after the morning Mass. It will be a real blessing for all who participate. Do not let the 10 Saturdays frighten you away. A prayer time, video presentation with sharing and goodies will be part of the morning and if you have to miss a session or two, the video presentations may be found on FORMED.

I will be leading the Men’s Cursillo weekend beginning on Thursday, January 26 to Sunday, January 29. The women’s Cursillo weekend is two weekends after, on February 8-11. The weekends are hosted at Blessed Sacrament Church in Chatham. Cursillo is a retreat format weekend, beginning with an evening of quiet reflection and devotion. Leaders will lead a series of sessions building on the considerations of: the world, who we are as Christians situated in this world, and how we can influence the world by our lives. There are talks about the gifts of faith and the Sacraments, and opportunities to celebrate the Sacraments. There is time for sharing and growing as a family and understanding what it means to live in community; and we much fun. Overall, it is a great weekend for everyone. For me I consider it one of the best weekends you can be part of, for it gives you a great follow-up of support for you to grow continually in your faith.

If you find there is something missing in your life and faith, then CURSILLO IS FOR YOU. It asks a sacrifice of an extra day (Friday) from you and your family, but all who has made a Cursillo weekend have never regretted it, but only give thanks to God for the life change it has offered them. Do not wait until the last minute to decide to join us, for there is much preparation that goes on to make a weekend happen. Let us know asap. There is limited space. Call the office and someone will contact you immediately to get you ready.

I ask now all Cursiestas to get to work inviting others to make the weekend and being a sponsor to a candidate.

BEGINS JANUARY 20!

Fr. Michael Gaitley’s Consoling the Heart of Jesus Group Book Study

Saturdays, January 20 to March 24 from 9:15 – 10:30a.m.

St. Michael Church, Bright’s Grove

Facilitator: Dino Petrucci

Books are available at the church entrance for $5.00/copy. “Prayer Companion” books are also available for $3.50 per copy in the office. Please contact the parish office to register or sign up at the church entrance.

Great News to Share – Online Giving Now Available!

Some of you have been asking about online donations. We are very happy to report that this is now available. On our parish website (www.smshsarnia.ca) - choose the Online Giving tab. Under the “FUND” category, choose “Parish” and be sure to specify your parish name and city in the Message Box. With our parish offices being closed over the Christmas Holidays, online giving is a perfect option for end of the year donations. Please note, donations must be done by credit card and any online donations will be receipted through “Canada Helps”.

Do You Have a Question About An Annulment

But Aren’t Sure Who To Ask?

If you are divorced, separated, or civilly remarried, consider applying for a declaration of nullity (an “annulment”). The Roman Catholic Diocese of London would like to help you. If you are interested in a Declaration of Nullity or if you simply have questions, please give us a call at 519-439-1553. There is no obligation in calling & the process is free of charge.

FORMED

The Catholic Faith on Demand

Login: formed.org

Parish Code: D3HHDB

January 7, 2018

Epiphany of the Lord

Pastor Fr. Vince Gulikers x.23

Parochial Vicar Fr. David Johnston x.27

Deacons Deacon David Robertson x.41

Deacon Christopher Stoesser

Pastoral Minister Leanne Moran x.25

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Christine Bresette x.28

Sacramental Secretary Michelle Christie x.21

Financial Secretary Cathy Cimetta x.22

Sacred Heart Custodian Ana Maria Moniz x.31

St. Michael Custodian Ray DiBrita x.30

St. Michael 1920 Wildwood Drive,

Bright’s Grove, N0N 1C0 (519) 869-2845

Office Hours: CLOSED MONDAY

Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart 1465 Lecaron Avenue,

Sarnia, N7V 3J4 (519) 344-2992

Office Hours: CLOSED MONDAY

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Inquiries extension 0

Parish Email smsh@dol.ca

Parish Website www.smshsarnia.ca

Fax 519-333-6897

Readings for Sunday, January 14th 1st Reading: 1 Samuel 3: 3b-10, 19

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 6: 13c-15a, 17-20 Gospel: John 1: 35-42

We remember those who have died

Patricia Brandt, wife of Andy

Madeline Huggins, daughter of Carolyn Huggins and

Nick VanDerGulik

Peter Wygergangs, husband of Nellie

Vittoria Saurini, mother of Ivana Gismondi

and of Rita Petitta

Cynthia Burlingham, wife of Vince, sister-in-law of

Susan DiBrita and of Thelma McEwen

Please pray for those who are sick

Trish Berg, Hilda Lavine, Devon Neil, Florence & Stan

Laird, Josef Schilling, Élie Bergeron, Dennis Graveline,

Theresa Ritonja, Angela Lopetrone, Kelly Coderre, Anna

Halford, Barry Mattigan, Robert Dunlop, Gary Williams,

Molly Harris, Carol Fera, Pete Faerge, Basil Kuiack, Erwin

Gustke, Stefan Durco

Our Faith Community

Register Now for our March Break Youth Program

All youth in grades 3 & 4 are invited to attend an exciting new March Break pro-gram offering games, crafts, skits, snacks & stories at Sacred Heart Church, Meet-ing Room from March 12th - 16th, 10:00a.m. -12:00p.m. Cost for the Ses-sion: $10.00. Registration Deadline:

Friday, March 2nd. Contact Christine Bresette to register or for more information at cbresette@dol.ca or 519-344-2992 x28.

Acting Opportunities

If any youth are interested in participating in the Stations of the Cross or acting roles for youth group or Vacation Bible School please contact Christine Bresette at cbresette@dol.ca or 519-344-2992 x28.

Youth Serving in Ministries

At our school Masses we hear some amazing readers and singers. We are always eager to wel-come more youth serving in the various minis-tries in our parishes. Please contact Leanne if you are interested in hearing more about the various min-istry opportunities for youth at extension 25 in the parish office or lmoran@dol.ca

Notre Dame Summer Conference For High School

Youth - How Will Your Gifts Change the World?

If you are entering grade 9-12 in the fall of 2018, or are graduat-ing in the spring of 2018, Notre Dame Vision is for you! This is a summer conference at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana with high school students from our Diocese and across the United States. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to explore how God is calling you and how to respond with your gifts in your daily life. We are organizing a group to attend from July 16-20 with early bird discounts for applications submitted before April 6th.

Masses and Intentions

The Rosary is prayed 25 minutes before each weekday Mass

Monday, January 8th

St. Michael - 6:30p.m. Ryan Jude D’Silva .......... Cairns, Jayamanne, Uswatte Families

Ennio DeSena ...................................................... Gisele & Family

Rosa Andali .......................................... Grace & Murray Miller

Special Intention .............................................................................

Tuesday, January 9th

Sacred Heart - 8:30a.m. Nino Marson ........................................... Wife, Nives & Children

Gennaro & Lucia Pecora ........................ Maria Pecora & Family

Antonietta D’Andrea ...................................... Dixin Construction

For the intentions of Joanna Romano ................ Kay & Dermot McDonough

Wednesday, January 10th

St. Michael - 8:30a.m. For the intentions of St. Anthony of Padua Fraternity ....... Tony

For the intentions of T.C. & Rose Chen ............. Dick & Sue Carey

In Thanksgiving of our daughters Academic Successes .. Mom & Dad

Thursday, January 11th

Twin Lakes Terrace - 10:30a.m. Margaret Legere............................................. Lilianne Frankoski

Howard Miller ............................................................. Jean Miller

Sacred Heart - 6:30p.m. Marg Dougan ...................................................... Barry & Marcia

Paul Hulaj ................................................... Mary Ann Knotek

Antonietta D’Andrea ...................................... Sacred Heart CWL

Hans Wist ...................................................... Barry & Marcia

Raffaele Mirabella ................. Sister, Luisa Boccanfuso & Family

For the intentions of Inge Wist ........................... Barry & Marcia

Friday, January 12th

Sacred Heart - 8:30a.m. Franco Pecora .......................................... Tony & Olga Gagliardi

Massimino Iannucci ..................................... Frances Vozza Scott

Emilio Vozza ............................................... Frances Vozza Scott

All Saints ..................................................... Maria D’Andrea

Saturday, January 13th

St. Michael - 8:30a.m. Ray Richards & Deceased members of his family ............... Rosie

For the intentions of the Bean Family .................. Rosie Richards

Prayers of Healing for Trish Berg ........................ George Stanko

Reconciliation & Weekend Mass Times

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday

Sacred Heart ........................................ 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

St. Michael ................................................... 4:00 - 4:30p.m.

Weekend Vigil Masses

St. Michael ............................................................. .5:00p.m.

Sacred Heart .............................................................. 5:30p.m.

Sunday Masses

Sacred Heart .............................................................. 9:00a.m.

St. Michael ............................................................ 10:00a.m.

Sacred Heart ............................................................ .11:00a.m.

This Week’s Events at a glance…

Sun., Jan.

7th

Choir luncheon at 12p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Mon., Jan.

8th

Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH

Tues., Jan.

9th

Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 1p.m. - SH

St. Vincent de Paul meet. at 4p.m. in Sacristy -

SH

Liturgy Committee meet. at 7p.m. in Meet.

Rm - SH

SM CWL Exec. Meet. at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm -

SM

Wed., Jan.

10th

Youth Choir at 3:45p.m. in the McMahon

Room - SH

RCIA at 6:30p.m. at St. Benedict Church

Thurs., Jan.

11th

SM Quilting Group at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm -

SM

Mass at Twin Lakes Terrace at 10:30a.m.

Confirmation Program at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm -

SH

SM Knights of Columbus Exec. Meet at 7p.m.

followed by Gen. Meet at 7:30p.m. in Meet.

Rm - SM

Fri., Jan.

12th

Vocation Ministry meet. at 9a.m. in Meet. Rm

- SH

Upcoming Events (SM=St. Michael, SH=Sacred Heart)

Jan. 15th - Knitting & Crocheting Group at 1p.m. in Meet.

Rm - SH

Jan. 15th - Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH

Jan. 15th - Anniversary Blessing during 6:30p.m. Mass - SM

Jan. 16th - Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 1p.m. - SH

Jan. 17th - Single Seniors Luncheon at 12p.m. in Meet. Rm -

SH

Jan. 17th - RCIA at 6:30p.m. at St. Benedict Church

Jan. 18th - SM Quilting Group at 9a.m. in the Meet. Rm -

SM

Jan. 18th - Mass at Sumac Lodge at 10:30a.m.

Jan. 18th - Confirmation Program at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm -

SH

Jan. 19th - Trivia Night at 7p.m. in Meet. Rm - SH

Jan. 20th - Confirmation Retreat in Meet. Rm - SH

Jan. 20th - Consoling the Heart of Jesus Book Study at

9:15a.m. in Meet. Rm - SM

We will do a group registration so if you are interested in attending or you would like more information, please contact Christine Bre-sette at cbresette@dol.ca or 519-344-2992 Ext. 28. Check out the Notre Dame website at vision.nd.edu - summer conferences for high school students.

Youth Leaders Needed for our Liturgy

of the Word with Children Program

We are in need of youth leaders (grade 5 and up) for our children’s program during the 9:00 & 11:00 Sun-day Masses at Sacred Heart Church and the 10:00 Mass at St. Michael Church. Please contact the parish office if you would like more information. Additional adult leaders are always welcome as well.

Do You Have a Child Approaching Sev-

en Years of Age Who Has Not Been

Baptized or Has Been Baptized in An-

other Faith?

Once a child reaches 7 years of age and has not been baptized, the Church requires that the child receive the three Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation & Holy Communion) at the same time. If you have a child under 7 years of age, who has not been baptized, and you wish to follow the normative path of receiving the sacraments, please contact the parish office to make arrangements for baptism.

AAAA-CHOO!

Please remember to take your tissues with you when you leave mass so our church is all tidy for our next mass. Please replace hymn books, missals, etc. as

well. Thanks everyone!

Are You An Adult Who Has Not

Been Confirmed?

There are many adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you wish to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation & complete your initiation into the Catholic faith, please contact the parish office.

Matthew Kelly’s Perfectly Yourself

In this latest book, Matthew Kelly teaches us how to find the balance between accepting ourselves for who we are and challenging ourselves to become all we are capable of being. If you are able, a $4 donation per copy to cover our cost is appreciated.

I Can’t Believe We’re Thinking About

ASH WEDNESDAY Already!

Please drop last year’s palms off in the next couple of weeks so that they may be burned in preparation for Ash Wednesday. There will be containers for the palms in the entranceways.

Feel Like Curling Up With a Good Book

on These Cold Winter Days?

Our newly revamped parish library, located in the office area at Sacred Heart Church, has a WIDE selection of titles to choose from as well as DVDs and other items. Please stop in during regular office hours and check out the newly “spruced up” library. A full listing of available

items may be found in the binder on the table in the library.

Sacred Heart CWL: Next meeting

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 (Note: This is not the usual first Tuesday of the month.) at The Open Grill, 721 Lite St., Point Edward at 12 noon. The Executive Meeting will take place at 11:20 a.m.

The first executive council meeting of 2018 will take place on Tuesday, January 9 at 7 pm in the meeting room. The first general meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 13 at 2pm in the meeting room.

We have purchased CWL aprons and are selling them at cost - $13. If you are interested in purchasing one or have questions about CWL membership, please contact President Nelly Kelders at nelly.kelders@gmail.com.

Community/Deanery Events

Attention Young Adults –

World Youth Day 2019 Meeting

Anyone aged 18-30 is welcome to attend the information night on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM at St. Justin’s Parish, 855 Jalna Blvd, London. The majority of this event will also be broadcast via Facebook live for those who prefer not to travel to London. Individuals can follow along at https://www.facebook.com/dolYouthMinistry/

St. Vincent de Paul Hampers

We would like to thank the Grand Bend area farmers for their donation of potatoes and onions to add to our Christmas hampers.

Special thanks go to: Ausable Produce, Bridgeview Produce, Earth Fresh Foods Grand Bend, Vandenberk Produce and others.

These donations are greatly appreciated. We did a total of 990 hampers . Thank you for your on going support in helping us to help those in need. May you have a blessed 2018.

Retrouvaille

Is your marriage going down the right road…or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult, and so can the challenges you face in marriage.

Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and healing, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille weekend, program for couples, contact registration team: Debbie or Darcy at 1-800-705-6356, 1015regrouvaille.org or visit our website: SaveOurMarriage.ca

Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia (The Joy

Of The Gospel) Reflection Video Series

This web-based video resource is to assist with the study of Pope Francis’s Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) and comprises nine, 7-8 minute videos. This resource is designed to be used by individuals or in groups gathered in diocesan, parish or school set-tings. Pope Francis invites us to study the document carefully. Find this resource on our diocesan website at www.dol.ca

Missio, Winter 2017 issue

The Winter, 2017 issue of Missio, the newspaper of the Diocese of London, has been published. Approximately 35,000 copies will be arriving in parishes and Catholic schools across the diocese. The current issue, as well as previous issue, is also available online in our newspaper archive.

Save the Date - Trivia Night

January 19th at 7p.m. in the Sacred Heart Meeting Room

Tickets $20 per person. Must be 19 or older to attend. Tickets are now available by calling Joan Nienhuis at 519-542-3893, Vickie Cowley at 519-542- 8342 or the parish office x.31

Holy Land Items For Sale

A variety of Holy Land Items will be for sale in the meeting room at Sacred Heart following the weekend Masses on January 20/21.

Parents and Preschoolers

Our Parents & Preschoolers group meets for coffee, conversation and social time for the children and adults alike the last Wednesday of each month from 9:30 – 11:00 in the St. Michael Church Meeting Room. Next gathering is Jan. 31.

Upcoming Card Dates at St. Michael Church

January 27

February 24

April 7

April 28

ST. VALENTINES DINNER DANCE

Sat., Feb. 10th at 7p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Hall.

Tickets available at the parish office. Details available at our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KofC1429/ or at our website at https:// kofc1429.wordpress.com/

Vacation Bible School 2018 –

SAVE THE DATE!

For families who have started planning for summer 2018, our ever popular Vacation Bible School will take place July 9 – 13, 2018 from 9a.m. – noon daily for children ages 4 – 11.

St. Michael CWL News

Happy New Year! Thank you to all those who have paid their 2018 membership fees. For those who still need to renew or would like to become members, the membership fee of $25 can be left at the Welcome Desk or dropped in the collection basket at mass. Envelopes are also available at the Welcome Desk.

Pray for Vocations: January 7th to January 13th

Sunday: Rev. Lawrence Pare

Monday: Rev. Michael O’Brien

Tuesday: Sister Marija Ivic, Pastoral Worker

Wednesday: Rev. Josef Denys

Thursday: Rev. Francis Thekkumkattil, C.S.T.

Friday: Ms. Cathryn Hall, Pastoral Minister

Saturday: Rev. Michael Parent

Please remember to pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis