May 20, 2018

Roman Catholic Church of the

Sacred Heart

720 Merrick Ave

North Merrick, NY 11566

Phone: 516-379-1356

Pastoral Staff

Rev. Stephen Brigandi, Pastor

Rev. Benet Uwasomba, Associate Pastor

Deacon Charles Kammerer

Pastoral Associate

S. Lynn Caton, C.S.J. X19

Faith Formation

Mrs. Maryann Specht, Director X27

reledu@sacredheartnm.org

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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 Please call Sister Lynn, C.S.J. (ext. 19) 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 or to let us know of a parishioner in a

local hospital or medical facility who would like a visit from our pastoral staff.

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

Outreach Office 516-379-6123

What is Pentecost? It represents the fulfillment of Christ's promise from the end of Luke's Gospel:

“Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in his name to all nations, beginning from

Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city, until you are clothed with power from on high” [Lk. 24:46-49].

This "clothing with power" comes with the bestowal of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.

SACRED HEART CHURCH May 20, 2018 PAGE 3

Masses for the Week

Monday, May 21, 2018

9 AM William T. Connor

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

9 AM Carolyn McDonough

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

9 AM Rachel Primavera

Thursday, May 24, 2018

9 AM Ena J. Haig

Friday, May 25, 2018

9AM Fiore Napolitano

Saturday, May 26, 2018

5 PM Mary Ganon

Cathleen Marincsak

Anthony & Julia Cardone

Mary Mundo, Fidel Villaflor

Sunday, May 27, 2018

8 AM Arthur Muller

10 AM Velsor Family

12 Noon Fran & Tina Merenda

5 PM Parishioners of Sacred Heart

William Niebling

Schuyler Hayward

Sacred Heart Memorial Society

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 For-gione, 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 Fran-comano, Ryan Palma Amesse, Zina Campanale, Vito & Mary Mazzara, Ann & Jimmy Carillo, Margaret, Joseph, Jack Catherine Eschmanns, Nancy DeStefano, Carolyn

McDonough, Carmel L. Carleo, Raymond P. Carleo, James G. Dwyer, James P. Soldo, Stephen J. Brigandi, Sr.

In Our Thoughts and Prayers

Taylor Agurto Mario Borgatta

Palma Borgatta Richard Brazenor

Aurelia Calabrese Lillian Caraccio

Michael Carrara, Sr. Janet Castine

Joann Corum Everett Corum

Pat Costigan 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 Grace Marconi

Joseph Massaro Patricia Massey

Fred Matalevich Virginia McCauley

Rose Mary McGrath Harriet Meyer

Brian Mohr Daria Mongelli

Patrick J. O’Connell Jack Palamaro

Peter Palamaro, Jr. Rob Pavlivk

Rosemarie Pergolizzi Julie Peterson

Frances Pravata Marilyn Reilly

Rick Reuter Jamie Richards

Alex Salvaggio Ann T Saviano

Baby Sienna Frank Silverman

Margot Silverman Devin Suau

Michael Shannon Lester Smith

Edward D. Specht Frances Talia

Jack Thompson Richard Webster

Edward Ziminiski Robert Ziminiski

Rosemarie Ziminiski

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 Stephen J. Brigandi, Sr.

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Our parish is in desperate need of new altar servers. Altar servers assist at Masses,

prayer services and sacramental celebrations. They are invaluable members of the parish community who contribute a

great deal to parish life. If you are interested in this very important ministry, (grades 4 and up) please call the Parish Center: 379-1356

Sanctuary Lamp

The sanctuary lamp is placed before the tabernacle in Roman Catholic churches as a sign that

the Lord is present.

If you would like to have the Living Flame of the Sanctuary Light burn

in prayer for a member of your family please contact Carol X29 at the Parish

Center for additional information.

You are cordially invited to the: Sr. Edward Joseph, CSJ Parish Social

Ministry’s 7th

Annual Open House Tuesday 29

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from 10:00-2:00.

Come see the Sr. Patricia Turley, CSJ Food Pantry, The Closet at Sacred Heart,

visit with us at the Le Puy Kitchen and learn about all the good works we do in the

parish social ministry. For more info please call 379-6123 or just drop in!

The altar flowers for this week have been

donated in memory of

Mary Gannon

The Bread and Wine for this week have been

donated by the Catholic Daughters and the K of C

Ladies Auxiliary in memory of

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you would like to memorialize the altar flowers

or Bread & Wine, please contact the Parish Center 516-379-1356

Like us on Facebook: Roman Catholic Church of

the Sacred Heart

Stephen J. Brigandi, Sr.

SACRED HEART PARISH BBQ!

June 10th after the 12noon Mass. Pony rides, raffles; something for

everyone! See next week’s bulletin for additional information.

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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.

Sgt. 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.

Have you registered for next year?

Registration Forms are available on our

parish website: www.sacredheartnm.org

Please consider volunteering as an usher.

We especially need ushers at the 5pm Mass

on Sunday. You will enjoy your service as

part of a wonderful group of fellow parishioners. If you have any

questions feel free to contact Joe DeLouisa @ 516-379-8790

Training of Volunteers in the Ministry to the Sick

Dates, Locations, and Time: Saturday, June 9th and June 16th

St. James Parish, Seaford, NY 11783 Room #106 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 30th St. Joseph Hospital Bethpage, NY 11714 Conference Room 2,

lower level 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Attendance required at all sessions Cost: $40 per person. Register online at

drvc-faith.org/workshops

"During the summer months everything seems to slow down a bit, including the Peanut Butter and Jelly Gang. We'll be meeting every other week at 7pm in the

school cafeteria after Memorial Day weekend as follows: June 4 and 18, July 2, 16 and 30, August 13 and 20. We will start

back weekly as of September 10.

If you'd like to join us bring a loaf of bread and come on down. We can always use donations of creamy peanut butter and

copy paper size boxes.

Thanks to all of you who donate!

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The Twelve Promises of Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary for those devoted to

His Sacred Heart

In the apparitions to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Jesus gives these twelve promises for

those who are devoted to His Sacred Heart.

1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.

2. I will establish peace in their families.

3. I will console them in all their troubles.

4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of their death.

5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings.

6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy.

7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.

8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.

9. I will bless the homes where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored.

10. I will give to priests the power of touching the most hardened hearts.

11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced.

12. The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under my displeasure, nor without re-ceiving their Sacraments; My heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.

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Parent & Child Program

Our Time is the perfect way for you and

your child become familiar with the

classroom environment while singing

songs, doing crafts, reading books, and

celebrating God’s love together.

Class sessions are offered on Monday,

Tuesday, or Wednesday from 10am to

11am from September thru June at Saint

Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School.

For more information or to enroll

contact:

Sabina Lamb (516) 781-9834

Or the School Office.

Tel: (516) 481-5525

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