Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time October 25, 2015

Redemptorists Serving our Parish

Fr. Thomas Burke, C.Ss.R., Pastor Fr. Edward Gray, C.Ss.R. Fr. Francis Nelson, C.Ss.R.

Fr. George Rosario, C.Ss.R. Fr. Aldrin Nunes, C.Ss.R. Deacon. Darrell Cevasco, C.Ss.R.

Fr. Kevin MacDonald, C.Ss.R., Missionary

\Permanent Deacons

Deacon Steve Cooley Deacon Tom Murray Retired

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SAINT GERARD MISSION

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Phone, 386-428-6426 Emergency, 386-428-9899

Fax, 386-423-4088 / Location, 998 Fr. Donlan Dr., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 P.O. Box 729, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170

Please visit our website: www.sacredheartnsb.com Email: r_sacred@bellsouth.net

St. Gerard Mission Church: Phone, 386-426-0930 / Location, 3171 S. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater, FL 32141

Please visit our website: stgerardsedge.com

SAINT GERARD MISSION

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Sacred Heart Masses: Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 & 11:30am Weekdays: 7 :00& 11:00am Saturdays: 7:00am Holy Day Vigil: 7:00pm Holy Day: 7:00 & 11:00am

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00—3:45 pm Thurs. before 1st Fri. 4:00—5:00 pm

St. Gerard Mission Masses: All administration is at Sacred Heart Parish Office Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Sunday: 10:00am Wednesdays: 9:00am First Friday: 9:00am Holy Days: 9:00am Reconciliation half hr. before Mass

Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Church & St. Gerard Mission Church

We are delighted to welcome everyone who has come to share a Eucharistic meal with us today. Whether you are a family member, a friend, a familiar face, or a visitor, know that your presence

enlivens our Eucharistic celebration and our community. We are glad you are here.

The Redemptorist Community of Sacred Heart Church & St. Gerard Mission

Mass Schedule

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Pre-Kindergarten thru 8th Grade

Principal: Mrs. Leigh Svajko 1003 Turnbull Street New Smyrna Beach, Fl. 32168

Phone: (386) 428-4732 Fax: (386) 428-4087

Website: www.shseagles.org

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Parents & Godparents are required to attend a Sacramental Preparation Class. Please call the Parish Office at 428-6426 to register.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Couples wanting to be married at Sacred Heart Parish must be registered and practicing members of this parish. An appointment must be made with one of the parish priests at least 6 months in advance of the wedding. The Diocese of Orlando requires a marriage preparation program for all couples.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION: Children who are 7 years or older, who have been baptized Roman Catholic, and who have participated in at least one full year of Religious Education during the previous year may be eligible to prepare for the Sacraments of Eucharist.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: At Sacred Heart Church the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available every Saturday afternoon from 3:00 to 3:45pm and on the Thursday before First Friday from 4:00 to 5:00pm or by appointment - 428-6426.

ANOINTING of the SICK: If you have a loved one who would like to receive the Anointing of the Sick please call the parish office, 428-6426. Or for an Emergency Sick Call, please call 428-9899.

COMMUNION for Shut-Ins: Call the Parish Office- 428-6426 to arrange a Friday visit.

MINISTRY to the SICK and Homebound: If there is anyone at home who cannot get to Mass to celebrate the Sacraments because of illness or age, please call the parish office, 428-6426

O ur Lad y of Perp etua l H elp Sacred Heart Parish is under the care of the Redemporist. In 1732, when St. Alphonsus founded the Redemptorist Fathers and Brothers, he placed the community under the care and protection of Our Blessed La-dy. He wrote the Rule of Life for Redemptorists that they were to have an extraordinary love for the Mother of God and they must promote love and devotion to her among the people to whom they

minister. This is why Tuesday Devotions are held after the 11am Mass and again at 7pm. How much time do you spend in the evening looking at TV… hours go by and often you are bored and even annoyed at the programs. Come and be refreshed and strengthened and blessed by prayers to Our Lady; a short sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Sure-ly there must be some intention, some need, some blessing that you stand in need of. Place it in the hands of Our Blessed Lady. “Never was it known that anyone who fled to her protection or sought her intercession was left unided.” St. Bernad)

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Mass Intentions

Saturday October 24 7:00am +James Arthur Slemp by Gisela & Paul Weichselbaumer 4:00pm + Dody Sapp by Eucharistic Ministers

Sunday October 25 7:00am Patricia Miller by Family 9:00am +Frances Rolader by Joanne Finnick 11:30am +Carmel “Dolly” Visconti by Philip Lamanna

Monday October 26 7:00am +Irene Lumento by Family 11:00am +Donald O’Brien by Wife, Loretta

Tuesday October 27 7:00am +Anna & Steve Hudak by Family

11:00am +Kenneth Lisk by Brother, Walter Lisk Wednesday October 28 7:00am +Tessie Lee by Carol Payton 11:00am +Richard Connor by Wife, Katie

Thursday October 29 7:00am +Alberto Armengol by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Spencer 11:00am +Robert Labiak by Grace & Angie

Friday October 30 7:00am +Adelia Banas by Ray & Jean Banas 11:00am +Nicholas Deitz by Family, Tom & Theresa Meyer

Saturday October 31 7:00am +Fr. John Barry, C.Ss.R. by Lori & Frank Oliveto 4:00pm +Fr. John Barry, C.Ss.R. by Dina Giordano

Thirty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Sunday November 1 All Saints Day 7:00am In Thanksgiving by Lori & Frank Oliveto 9:00am +Lou Jandreau by Wife, Irma 11:30am +Carmel “Dolly” Visconti by Darcy Lamanna

+ Cross indicates the person is deceased. No cross the person is alive.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17

Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21

Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16

Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35

Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6

Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11

Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

TRUE BLINDNESS

Bartimaeus caused a stir. Normally he sat by the side of the road being a “good blind beggar.” But one day Jesus passed nearby. Bartimaeus jumped up and called out to Jesus. We can imagine him turning toward the direction of the commotion and noise. Bartimaeus probably had his arms out-stretched as he shouted out to the son of David.

The people who knew him were embarrassed by his outburst. They tried to hush him up and get him to sit back down by the road-side. Their actions spoke volumes: “Bartimaeus, you’re not fit for Jesus.” But it was okay for them and other “sighted” people to follow Jesus. In to-day’s readings, we learn that true blindness is not a condition of our eyes but of our hearts.

Attention All Lectors Order your New Workbooks for

Lectors & Gospel Readers for 2016 - Year C

Workbooks for Lectors & Gospel Readers for 2016 - Year C will be available soon. If you’d like a workbook, please fill out an envelope located in the Ministers Room or contact the parish office at (386) 428-6426 by Nov 15th. The cost of the work books are $10.00 The workbooks are a great way to prepare for the weekend readings.

The Annual Collection for Catholic Charities of Central Florida raises much needed funds for Catho-lic Charities to respond to the needs of the poor and vulnerable throughout the 9 counties of the Diocese of Orlando. Your donation will help individuals and families in crisis to obtain rent, food, and emergency medical care as we empower them to become self-sufficient. We thank you for your prayers and for giving generously. God will bless you as Jesus as-sured us: “Blessed are the merciful.”

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Events Calendar

Sunday, October 25 St. Vincent DePaul Begging 10:00am Breakfast / Social Hall 10:15 am Religious Education Classes

Monday, October 26 BINGO Early Bird 6:30 pm Regular Game 7:00pm Doors open at 5:00pm

Tuesday, October 27 9:00am Senior Exercise / Knights Hall 9:00am Legion of Mary / Conference Rm OLPH Novena after 11am Mass 6:30pm Centering Prayer / Knights Hall 7:00pm OLPH Novena / SH Church

Wednesday, October 28 12:00pm CCW Workshop / Social Hall 3:00pm Junior Legion of Mary / Social Hall 6:30pm PTO Meeting / Family Center 7:00pm Evening Bible Study / Social Hall

Thursday, October 29 9:00am Senior Exercise / Knights Hall 9:30am Morning Bible Study / Knights Hall 7:00pm R.C.I.A. meets in Knight Hall

Friday, October 30 7:30—5:00pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel 12 noon BINGO Social Hall 3:00pm Cursillo / Knights Hall 4:00pm Divine Mercy Chaplet / Chapel 4:45pm Benediction / Chapel

Saturday, October 31

Sunday, November 1 10:00am Breakfast / Social Hall 10:15 am Religious Education Classes

Our Weekly Offering

October 18, 2015

Offertory Income Last Week $ 10,061.00 World Mission $ 2,554.00 Online Giving this Week $ 520.00 Total Income $ 13,135.00 Attendance This Week: 912

Please call the Parish Office -428-6426 to register or update your personal information

BULLETIN DEADLINE - Friday - 10 days before Bulletin Date Please contact Parish Office by email at r_sacred@bellsouth.net or fill out a form at the parish office

All items for the bulletin must be approved by the editor or pastor.

Our Catholic Appeal

Target Paid to Date Remaining Balance $128,735.00 $84,904.20 $43,830.80

Did you know that if we do not meet our target amount we still have to pay the remaining balance? Which means that we would have to take the funds out of our operating account. Please help us meet our goal. If you would like to make a donation please contact the parish office. Thank you.

ROSARY RALLIES PRAYING TOGETHER ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES

On Saturday, October 10th, at 12:00 noon, Catholics from Alaska to Puerto Rico, from Maine to California prayed the Rosary for peace in America. Here, at Sacred Heart Church and School, we became part of the 14,370 rosary rally groups from all over the United States who prayed together at the same time, in commemoration of the 98th year since the apparition of Our Lady of the Rosary to the 3 children at Fatima, Portugal.

CCW Christmas Craft Bazaar Friday & Saturday November 20th -21st

From 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. In the Social Hall

There are 2 Christmas Wreaths and 1 Santa to be raffled off. Raffle tickets may be purchased after all the Masses. The price of a ticket is $2.00 or you may purchase 3 raffle tickets for $5.00 There will be 3 winners. Come out and support the CCW and start your Christmas shopping.

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Monday Nights– doors open at 5:00pm

6:30pm Ear ly B i rd & 7 :00pm Regular Games Friday afternoon with Free Lunch Doors open at 11:30am Games begins at

12:30pm

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! Floor Work and Ki tchen Helpers Please call Ella at 428-6426

Breakfast after 9:00am Mass Come for food and fellowship!

Scrambled Eggs ............................... $1.00 Sausage Gravy ................................... $.75 1 Biscuits .......................................... $0.25 2 Pork Sausage Patty ....................... $1.00 8 ounces of Corn Beef Hash ........... $1.00 Coffee, Donuts, Waffles & Juice .............. Donations requested

The next morning bible study is Thursday, October 29nd at 9:30 A.M. We will focus on

"Paul's Early and Prison Letters". We will meet in the Knights building please enter through the middle door of the building on the north side that faces Perrines Produce. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.

All Souls Day Mass

“Annual Commemoration of the Deceased members of our Parish”

Monday, November 2, 2015 At 7:00 P.M.

If you lost a loved one this past year and would like them to be remembered at the Mass of Remem-

brance, Please contact Suzanne Cooley at . (386) 957-4039 or Sylvia McCormick by

Email: sroy7@att.net

Pictures of your loved ones who have passed away will be displayed by the OLPH Icon. Please place a wallet size picture in the collection basket or bring it

to the parish office.

All Souls Novena If you would like to enroll your loved ones in the All Souls Novena, please fill out an envelope and

place it in the collection basket. The Novena is said November 2—10.

We pray for those who are sick at each mass. If you wish to have someone remembered we ask that you please use the book of intention which is located at the shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in the Church. Thank You.

Centering Prayer Meets on Tuesday Evening

at 6:30 P.M. in the Knights Hall

All are welcome

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Sts. Simon & Jude Little is known of these two Apostles, whose names are al-ways linked in the Gospel ac-counts, St. Simon was surnamed the Zealot for his rigid adher-ence to the Jewish law and to the Canaanite law. He was one of

the original followers of Christ. Western tradition is that he preached in Egypt and then went to Persia with St. Jude, where both suffered martyrdom. Eastern tradition says Simon died peacefully at Edessa.

Jude is so named by Luke and Acts. Matthew and Mark call him Thaddeus. He is not mentioned else-where in the Gospels, except, of course, where all the apostles are mentioned.

Ancient writers tell us that he preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Lybia. According to Eusebius, he returned to Jerusalem in the year 62, and assisted at the election of his brother, St. Simeon, as Bishop of Jerusalem.

St Jude is invoked in desperate situations because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them. Therefore, he is the patron saint

St. Vincent de Paul: Recap of Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2015 One hundred forty active members, associate members and other volunteers are joyfully serving our needful neighbors in New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater and Oak Hill, providing them with food and assistance with utilities, transportation, RX’s and other necessities. We are the only Volusia agency which delivers food directly to homes and to homeless persons. The comparison of last year’s figures with this year’s is interesting: This year we

♦ served 8,138 persons, 7% over last year ♦ spent $34,109 on food, 26% more than last year ♦ assisted with utilities in the amount of $21,541, 9% over last year ♦ spent 5% less on gasoline ($3,704), 5% less on household items ($330), 8% more on motels ($2,535), and .6%

more on miscellaneous services ($1,507). ♦ spent $5,440, on office expenses 16% less than the year before.

Total client expenses were $63,965, a 16% increase over the previous year. The services provided were only possible due to your generosity in giving money and actively volunteering—the Lord hears the cry of the poor. The conference of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Gerard and Sacred Heart is one body made up of many parts: beggars, donors, visitation teams, telephone teams, food procurers and stocking and bagging personnel, data entry folks and many more be-hind-the-scenes helpers. We do it for the love of Our Lord. The pay is heavenly. We meet each month on the first and third Tuesday evenings at 6:30p at St. Gerard’s.

You are needed. Please join us,

Barbara M. Hortsing / President

The 8th Grade Students of Sacred Heart School are pleased to announce

to honor our veterans

for their service to our country Mainland High School Jr. R.O.T.C.

Color Guard

Friday, November 13th

11:00am Mass Sacred Heart Catholic Church

998 Fr. Donlan Dr. & U.S. 1 New Smyrna Beach, Florida

We invite all veterans of all faiths and those presently serving in the military

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First Holy Communion Classes

Children who are 7 years of age or older, who have been baptized Roman Catholic, and who have partici-pated in at least one full year of Religious Education during the previous year may be eligible to prepare for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. In addi-tion to a previous year of Religious Education, all children preparing for sacraments must enroll in the parish Religious Education Program. For more information contact Maria Bilodeau Email: MBilodeau@sacredheartcatholic.com Phone: (386) 410-5947

Confirmation

Confirmation is on Monday January 25, 2016 at 7:00pm here at Sacred Heart. Sacramental Preparation is Mandatory for all candidates. For more information please contact Maria Bilodeau by email or phone. MBilodeau@sacredheartcatholic.com (386) 410-5947

Fr. Tom Visits IrelandFr. Tom Visits IrelandFr. Tom Visits Ireland

Fr. Tom went to Ireland to visit his mother. Fr. Tom went to Ireland to visit his mother. Fr. Tom went to Ireland to visit his mother. While he was there he celebrated a Mass atWhile he was there he celebrated a Mass atWhile he was there he celebrated a Mass at St. Joseph, he visited the school and he visited St. Joseph, he visited the school and he visited St. Joseph, he visited the school and he visited the nursing homes and the Redemptorist the nursing homes and the Redemptorist the nursing homes and the Redemptorist community. community. community. Fr. Tom was in the city of Shrule which is in Fr. Tom was in the city of Shrule which is in Fr. Tom was in the city of Shrule which is in County Mayo. Although his visit was brief, he County Mayo. Although his visit was brief, he County Mayo. Although his visit was brief, he enjoyed his visit with his mother and other enjoyed his visit with his mother and other enjoyed his visit with his mother and other family members. family members. family members. The Parishioners at St. Joseph in Shrule say hello The Parishioners at St. Joseph in Shrule say hello The Parishioners at St. Joseph in Shrule say hello to the Parishioners of Sacred Heart and to the Parishioners of Sacred Heart and to the Parishioners of Sacred Heart and St. Gerard’s. St. Gerard’s. St. Gerard’s.

School children in Shrule, County Mayo in Ireland, where Fr. Tom went to visit his mother, wave “hello” to the school children at Sacred Heart.

We are Collecting the Following Items For South East Volusia Hospice Center

Rosaries, Crucifixes, and Statues of the Blessed Mother

Your donated item will go to the residents.

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WIN A XG7000E PORTABLE GENERATOR

The Generac XG7000E portable generator is gasoline powered, rated for 7,000 watts. It

features an electric start, auto fuel and low oil

shut-off with (5) power outlets. Tickets are $10 each or (3) for $25. There is only (1) weekend left to purchase tickets,

Oct. 31st & Nov. 1st. Drawing will be Sunday, November 1st after the 10am Mass at St. Gerard. The priest celebrating that

mass will draw the winning ticket.

Good Luck to all and Thank you for your support !

Communion Delivered To Homebound After St. Gerard

Masses A significant number of our Parish Community are

no longer able to go to Mass on a regular basis. We wish to assure these folks that they remain an important part of our faith community. On Ash Wednesday our team of Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick began visiting parishioners in their homes. They distribute the Eucharist, pray and share scripture readings and act as links to the parish assembly by bringing a parish bulletin and sharing parish news and concerns. Please pray for the success of our outreach ministry. For further information Ministry to the Sick at St. Gerard’s or to request a visit, please contact the parish office at

NOTE FROM LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE: Please take the time to give us your ideas and suggestions. We prayerfully consider each item and implement what we can. A “Suggestion Box” is located in the foyer for your convenience. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you.

Small Church Group Meetings for 2015-2016 Meetings begin as soon as September 22! Call the facilitator of choice to be sure

Monday 1:00 pm St. Gerard Church T. Murray Group 428-4510 1:00 pm St. Gerard Church J. Crotty Group 290-2986 Tuesday 9:30 am call for location Lamberts Group 428-3225 Wednesday 7:00 pm St. Gerard Church Carne Group 423-7996 9:45 am Albanese house Albanese Group 427-6682 Thursday 1:00 pm call for location Butt/Fumara group 423-7996 Friday 7:00 pm call for location Koehler group 423-3729

Knights of Columbus News Fr. Michael Dillon Council #13989

Grand Knight John Gawdun III Please visit our website at

www.kofcedgew.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARE LOOKING FOR MORE GOOD CATHOLIC MEN

If you feel in your heart it’s important to form good and lasting friendships, invest time in helping the Church, and those less fortunate, the Knights of Columbus is for you. The Order has become the largest lay Catholic fraternal organization in the world today. But the need to grow is still there. There will be a membership drive after Mass on Saturday October 24th and Sunday October 25th in the gathering area for the men of St. Gerard Mission Church. Those of you who are interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus, please stop by and visit.

MEMORIAL BRICK PROGRAM – SPONSORED BY OUR COUNCIL You can memorialize a loved one with a brick to be placed on the path of our shrine at the entrance of St. Gerard. Order forms with prices and instructions can be found in the vestibule of the church. Completed forms can be given to any usher, any Fr. Dillon K of C Council Brother or mailed.

600 Club winners for October 2015 Ticket # Name $amount 100 Cathy Powers $50 149 Joan Paganelli $100 097 Carolyn Kirton $150

Please visit our website for all past winners

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Offertory Income Last Week .............. $3,662.00 World Mission ........................................ 1,009.00 Online Giving this Week ......................... $15.00 Total Offertory Income ........................ $4,686.00 Attendance This Week: 372

Our Weekly Offering

Week of October 11, 2015

Our Catholic Appeal - 2015 St. Gerard Mission Church

Total Registered Households 382 Thank you for your generosity!

Target $24,311.00

Paid Amount $23,648.00

Remaining Balance

$258.00

ST. GERARD MINISTRIES LITURGICAL MINISTRIES Altar Servers Joe Favaloro 428-7640 Altar Ministry Annie McDevitt 427-4604 Eucharistic Ministers Jan Ford 228-7004 Readers/Commenta Kathy Ackerson 427-2464 Music/Choirs Darryl Greeley 428-6426 Ushers Felice Albanese 427-6682 PRAYER MINISTRIES Rosary (Marian Movement Of Priests) and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Grace Albanese 427-6682 Cursillo Beth Burns 386-316-7600 STUDY GROUPS Small Church Communities Library Ministry Jacqy Gawdun 386-689-1922 OUTREACH MINISTRIES Communion for the Homebound Parish Office 428-6426 Welcome Ministry Marge Cyr 428-0025 Bereavement Ministry Parish Office 428-6426 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Barbara Hortsing 426-0882 Knights of Columbus. (Fr. Dillon Council) John Gawdun, GK 386-314-6536 SERVICE MINISTRIES Maids of Martha Grace Albanese 427-6682 Maintenance Bob Burns 386-690-2904 Kitchen Hospitality Beth Burns 386-316-7600 Rev 10/05/2015

St. Gerard Events October 26—31, 2015

Monday, October 26 9:30 am Rosary (Marian Movement of Priests) & Divine Mercy Chaplet

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28 9:00 am Mass

Thursday, October 29

Friday, October 30 4:00 pm Cursillo Grouping

Saturday, October 31 2:45 pm Saturday Choir – Practice 4:00 pm Reconciliation 4:00 pm Benediction and Rosary 4:30 pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, November 1 8:30 am Sunday Choir – Practice 9:30 am Reconciliation 9:30 am Benediction and Rosary 10:00 am Mass

SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, October 24 4:30pm +Joseph Ackerson by Friend, Madeline Vath

Sunday, October 25 10:00am +Phillip Rappa Sr. by Family

Wednesday, October 28 9:00am +James Cyr by Wife, Marge SATURDAY VIGIL MASS, October 31 4:30pm +Angelina Rufrano by Daughter, Rose Marie

Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day 10:00am +All Parishioners

+ Cross indicates the person is deceased. No cross the person is alive.

Mass Intentions Please pray for the following members

of the U.S. Military with ties to our parish:

Bo Falkey—Jack Meyer

Ryan Carter— Dan Baetge

If you have members of the military you would like us to

pray for please call Linda Martin at 386-882-0603.

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The Pope is making time during his visit to meet with real change-makers and advocate for those in need. Do you want to follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps?

Are you interested in getting involved in the Society of St. Vincent dePaul (StVdP) at St. Gerard’s and Sacred Heart? The SVdP is one of the world’s largest charitable organizations. It offers person-to-person service to those in need in 150 countries on five continents. The U.S. headquarters is located in St. Louis,

MO., and the United States memberships total more than 160,000! The StVdP provides a variety of programs to assist those in need. Each year, the SVdP performs over 11 million services hours to aid those in need and serves more than 14 million people.

Become a Vincentian today and help those neighbors in need; closer, in your own communities and parishes. For more information on SVdP, joining the society or making donations, please contact our President, Barbara Hortsing (386) 402-4352 or Outside Services Coordinator Mary E. Kish (386) 402-8217

We Need Your Help!

St. Vincent DePaul is looking for someone who is available on Tues-day between the hours of 12noon to 3:00pm and has a truck or van and is willing to drive with another person

to pick up boxes of meat in Daytona and then bring it back to St. Gerard’s and stock the freezer. What a great way to help the poor and live the Beatitudes. Your re-ward is out of this world. For information on how you can help, please call Dan Donnelly at 386-409-7100.

“BEGGING AT THE DOOR” TO TAKE PLACE THIS WEEKEND

Vincentians will be “Begging At The Door” after all Masses on October 24 and 25. Thanks for your past generosity. Your contributions help our brothers and sisters in need in SE Volusia.