Baptism Preparation: a Fee Is Applicable for a Baptism and Should Be Paid at the Parish

Baptism Preparation: A Fee is applicable for a Baptism and should be paid at the Parish Office before the Baptism takes place.

Please note that parents and godparents are required to complete a baptism preparation course, which is offered at the parish church on third Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm in the Parish Church. For Baptism, at least one sponsor (godparent) must be a baptised, confirmed and practicing Roman Catholic. Godparents must submit a copy of their Baptism Certificate at the Baptism Preparation Course. Before your child can be baptized, the parish office must have a copy of your child’s birth certificate. To register contact the parish office at 279-1625.

GRAND IN THE HAND: Monthly Ticket Draw – Sacred Heart Church – WIN $1,000.00 every month – Only 200 Tickets sold each month. Tickets $10.00 each. To purchase a ticket, contact the parish office, the religious articles store in the Church, Bern Farrell’s Clover Farms or Fewer’s Salon, Marystown Mall.

Renewal Plan Update: The implementation of the Archdiocesan Renewal Plan, “A Promise of New Life…Courage to Renew” has begun. We have hired a full-time coordinator, Mr. Peter Whittle and a new Implementation Committee, with Monsignor Francis Puddister as Chair and Dr. Rick Singleton as Co-chair, in moving the challenging process forward. Your support of this process will ensure the renewal of pastoral life in our Archdiocese. We pray for the courage and guidance of the Holy Spirit and thank all of those involved in the planning and implementation process for their dedication. For more information and further updates go to www.rcsj.org.

World Youth Day - Panama: The next World Youth Day will be held in January 2019 in Panama. This pilgrimage is for young adults, aged 18-35 and the theme will be “I am the servant of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” (LK 1:38). If you would like more information on this pilgrimage, please contact Sara at .

Link for Archdiocesan Survey: http://rcsj.org/news/the-archdiocese-survey-report.

Note: Please subscribe to our Living Faith weekly resource by emailing .

Irish Sacred Heart Messenger: Anyone who is interested in ordering the Irish Sacred Heart Messenger magazine can contact cell number (709) 685-2208 for more information. This is a great magazine and would make a wonderful gift for your friends or loved ones!

Fr. Emmanuel and Fr. James are available for “Sick Calls” in the parish. If you would like to be visited, please contact the parish office to submit your name.

Sacred Heart Parish - Marystown

Sacred Heart Parish / St. Joan of Arc Mission / Our Lady of Lourdes Mission
P.O. Box 368, Marystown / Frenchman’s Cove / Fortune
(709) 279-1625 / (709) 279-1625 / (709) 279-1625
Fax: (709) 279-3691 / Fax: (709) 279-3691 / Fax: (709) 279-3691
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Parish Website: www.spsh.ca
Archdiocese of St. John’s Website: www.rcsj.org
For Emergencies only contact: / Fr. Emmanuel Quagraine - / (709) 730-3887
Fr. James Fleming - / (709) 631-0202
Confessions ½ hour before Mass Thursday’s & Saturday’s - any other time upon request

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 14th, 2018

Significant details that are not part of today’s reading reveal a vital part of Samuel’s experience. The verse tells us that Samuel’s mentor, Eli, is an elder whose "eyes had lately grown so weak that he could not see" (verse 2). Eli’s external blindness contracts with his vivid, inner seeing. When Samuel thinks his mentor is calling him, Eli tells the youth to go back to sleep. Finally, Eli realizes God is calling Samuel. Usually this passage focuses on Samuel’s response. However, Eli’s wisdom is a vital component. Samuel would not have perceived his calling had it not been for his aged mentor. Eli epitomizes the gifts God bestows to elders with strong faith, and the ability to see what lies beneath the surface. Eli’s ripened youth misinterprets. Let us give thanks for the elders in our communities who bring wisdom to us.

Sr. Joyce Rupp, O.S.M.

Changes at Sacred Heart Parish Office

First, we give our heartfelt thanks to Lenora Dober, who has retired as the Administrative Assistant at Sacred Heart Parish. Lenora has faithfully, cheerfully, and professionally served Sacred Heart since 2010, and on behalf of the entire parish we thank her for all she has done. Lenora, we wish every blessing upon your future plans!

Second, we warmly welcome Ellen Kilfoy as our new Administrative Assistant for Sacred Heart Parish. Ellen is well-known to our parish community and brings many skills and gifts to help us serve God’s people in Marystown. Welcome on board, Ellen!

Finally, please note that the new office hours for Sacred Heart Parish will be as follows:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

LITURGY SCHEDULE
Holy Hour after Mass 1st Friday of each month
Daily mass will be cancelled in case of funeral, until further notice.
Monday, January 15, 7:00 pm
Captain Martin, Mary & Beatrice Ann Hanrahan
Lisa Goncalves
Charlie Lewis
Tuesday, January 16, 8:00 am
Wanda Skinner
John Lambe
James Farrell
Thursday, January 18, 2:00 pm
Retirement Centre Mass
Ignatius Murphy, Cornelius Farrell & Leonard Miller
Christina & Yvonne Vaters
Lydia King
Friday, January 19, 7:00 pm
Patrick & Susanna Power
The Power & Quinlan Families
Mike McGrath
Sanctuary Candle
Clayton & Rick Synard / Saturday, January 20, 4:00 pm
Cecilia Slaney, Thomas Drake & DFM
Bill Smith
George & Margaret Saint
Sunday, January 21, 9:00 am
St. Joan of Arc, Frenchman’s Cove
Peter Anstey
Edward Pittman
Bride Ryan
Sunday, January 21, 11:00 am
Intention of Parishioners
Sunday, January 21, 4:30 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes, Fortune
Michael Cousins
Sarah Kerrivan
Alice Brockerville
Burin Liturgy Schedule & Intentions
Thursday 7:00 pm
Saturday 6:00 pm

Vocations Bulletin Reflection

"Behold the Lamb of God". Could it be that you are being called to point out the Lord to others as a priest or in the consecrated life? Call Father Jeff Kolonel at (709) 745-8183 or Father Ray Earle at (709) 488-2525 or email: .

There will be a meeting of the Finance Committee in Marystown, on Wednesday, January 24th, at 8:00 p.m., in the Sacred Heart Meeting Room.

Steubenville Youth Conference: July 6 - 8th, 2018:

Fr. James is planning to lead a group from the Burin Peninsula to attend the Steubenville Atlantic Youth Conference in Halifax from July 6-8th! Steubenville conferences are held across North America each year. They seek to invite teens into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church. These high-energy conferences feature powerful talks, amazing music and worship, with opportunities to encounter Jesus through the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation.

Youth between the ages 14-19 are encouraged to come. The cost is approximately $600 for the whole trip, including air fare, accommodations, registration, and most meals. Early registration ends February 25th. An information session will be held on Tuesday, February 6th, at 7:00 p.m., downstairs in Sacred Heart Church. If you are interested please email or call Fr. James directly: ; (709) 631-0202.

To find our more visit steubenvilleconferences.com.

NOTE: From now on the First Eucharistic Minister listed will be responsible for making sure there are sufficient Eucharistic Ministers present for Mass.

MINISTRIES:

Saturday, January 20, 4:00 pm

Hospitality / Collectors: Bernadette Winsor, Arch Dober, Rosemary Farrell, Rita Power, Amy Farrell, Theresa Smith, Mary Fitzpatrick

1st Reader: Regina Edwards 2nd Reader: Sharon Walsh

Eucharistic Ministers: Debbie Farrell, Arch Spencer, Gerald Power, Charlie Dennis, Ray Baker,

Alex Stapleton, Peter Fitzpatrick

Gifts: Regina Edwards & Mary Poulain

Sunday, January 21, 9:00 am (Frenchman’s Cove)

Collection: John Power Readers: Sarah Walters & Lynn Antle

Gifts: John & Rowena Coady

Sunday, January 21 11:00 am

Hospitality / Collectors: Bernard Dober, Lenora Dober, Debbie Farrell, Nellie Collins, Dick Hanrahan, Agnes Hanrahan

1st Reader: Margaret Hynes 2nd Reader: Betty Coady

Eucharistic Ministers: Eric Short, Cathy Bailey, George Farrell, Erica Jackman, Nora Gaulton, Carol Ann Farrell, Joanie Farrell

Gifts: Gerard Barry & Kolby Spencer

The totals stated here represent collections for January 7:

OFFERTORY (M): / 2,527.85 / OFFERTORY (FC): / 175.00
OFFERTORY (F): / 224.00 / ADVENT FOLDERS (FC): / 100.00
CHRISTMAS DAY (M): / 100.00 / INITIAL OFFERING (M): / 285.00
INITIAL OFFERING (FC) / 10.00 / INITIAL OFFERING (F): / 40.00
STUDENTS TO THE PRIESTHOOD (M): / 5.00 / FLOWERS (M): / 100.00
NEW YEARS DAY (M): / 200.00 / NEW YEARS DAY (FC): / 15.00
NEW YEARS DAY (F) / 23.00 / VIGIL LIGHTS (M): / 145.05
DUES (M): / 65.00

Thank you for your generosity and continued support to the parish

Please try to be faithful to your parish collection. If you are away from your parish on a particular weekend, please remember to place that weekend’s collection along with your regular collection the next time you attend. Please pick up your envelopes at the back of the Church if you have not already done so.

Mortier Bay Chase the Ace: This is a joint venture between St. Gabriel’s Hall and Sacred Heart Parish, Marystown. Chace the Ace takes place every Sunday, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. Gabriel’s Hall. Chase the Ace tickets are 3 for $5 and 7 for $10. 50/50 tickets are $1 each. Canteen service is available. Please come along and bring a friend to enjoy and support this event and fundraiser.