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Gloria in excélsis Deo, et in terra pax homínibus bonæ voluntátis

As the Angels gave glory to God at the Nativity May their hymn be ours this Christmas

And throughout the New Year May His Peace reign in your Heart

God bless you, Father Ireland

DECEMBER 24, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

If you are new to our area, or if you have stopped in just to

celebrate Mass with us this week, we hope you felt

welcome. Please come back again … or better yet … stop

by the Parish Office and inquire about becoming a member

of our parish. One of our priests will be most happy to talk

with you.

General Parish Information …

Baptisms: First and third Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m. Pre-

registration required. Parents must have completed a

diocesan-required Pre-Baptism class.

Pre-Baptism classes: Classes are offered the 4th Sunday of January, April, July

and October at 1:00 p.m. in Mary’s Room. Pre-registration

is required. Call the Parish Office.

Marriages: Engaged couples should make their arrangements with the

priest at least 6 to 12 months in advance of their wedding.

Funerals: Contact your funeral director of choice and after meeting

with them, ask them to call the Parish Office to arrange date

and time.

Holy Communion for the Homebound: Please call the Parish Office whenever a family member is

seriously ill or hospitalized. Arrangements can be made to

bring Holy Communion to the homebound.

Sponsor Requirements: All requests for sponsor certificates must be directed to a priest.

Individuals must be registered and practicing members of this

parish, at least 16 years of age, and have received the Sacraments

of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. If married, the marriage

must have been accepted by the Catholic

Church.

Parish School: Corpus Christi Academy

Principal: Mr. Ken Mitskavich

5655 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst 44124

Phone: (440.449.4242, ext. 117) Fax: (440.449.1497)

email: principal@corpuschristiacad.org

website: www.corpuschristiacad.org

PSR Religious Education Classes: Sundays 10 to 11:15 a.m.

For Information call the Parish Office (216.382.7601)

Parish Pastoral Council: Please direct questions or suggestions to: (216.382.7601)

parishcouncil@sacredheartofjesusparish.org

Sts. Margaret and Gregory Credit Union: 1499 Dean Dr, South Euclid 44121

216.691.0242, (early: 216.691.0342) FAX 216.691.0435

Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NEW PARISHIONERS

Registration is by appointment or after Sunday Mass.

PARISH MISSION

Through our Roman Catholic Faith, Sacred Heart of Jesus

Parish is committed to welcoming, engaging, and serving

a diverse population in the Heights and Hillcrest areas.

Established in 2010 through a merger of St. Margaret

Mary and St. Gregory the Great Parishes, Sacred Heart of

Jesus Parish is a vibrant center of Catholic worship,

education, Faith formation, service, evangelization, and

community life.

Through these apostolates, we seek to enable our members

to establish and nurture a relationship with Jesus Christ and

carry forth His mission in the World.

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAY WEEKDAY SATURDAY: 4 P.M. VIGIL M O N D A Y – F R I D A Y :

SUNDAY: 8, 10, 11:30 A.M., 5 P.M. 6:45 A.M. & 12:10 P.M.

1ST SUNDAY (MONTHLY): 5 P.M. MASS IN

EXTRAORDINARY FORM

SATURDAY: 6:45 A.M.

1ST SATURDAY (MONTHLY): 8 A.M. MASS IN

EXTRAORDINARY FORM FOLLOWED BY ROSARY,

DEVOTIONS & CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY OF

THE SACRED HEART. ALL ARE WELCOME.

HOLY DAY (CONSULT BULLETIN)

Fr. Dave R. Ireland, STD ~ Pastor

Fr. Thomas J. Winkel, M.Div ~ Senior Parochial Vicar

Deacon David N. Chordas, MA ~ Permanent Deacon

Mr. Mark Langley ~ Director of Music (216.215.4382)

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

If you require a key for a meeting space,

please arrange to obtain the key prior to 5 p.m.

Saturday Office is CLOSED

Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 p.m.

DECEMBER 24, 2017 F OURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

from the Pastor’s Desk...

My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Sunday night we celebrate the Solemn Feast of the Birth

of Our Savior, Jesus Christ. We receive Him into our

Hearts and Homes, and we seek to Share His Love to All

we meet this Holy Season. In that Spirit, I wish to share

this bulletin space with our parish Seminarians who have

written their own personal messages to each of you.

May God’s blessings be yours this Christmas! Fr. Ireland

Hello Parishioners of Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Merry Christmas! I hope this season finds you

well, and sharing in the joy of the shepherds in finding

the Christ child. I am glad to be home for the next few

weeks, and I look forward to catching up with many of

you at the parish.

Things are going well for me in my second year

at Borromeo Seminary, and with continued discernment

and prayer, I believe it is the best place for me to

continue my journey. The new bishop of Cleveland,

Bishop Perez, has energized Borromeo and St. Mary’s

Seminaries with his frequent visits and caring support.

Please keep us seminarians and Bishop Perez in your

prayers as we discern and prepare to serve the diocese,

and he leads it.

The Nativity story is a story of trust. Mary

trusted in the Lord’s plan for her life, even though the

plan was unexpected and startling! Her faith in God and

His plan for her life enabled her to give her “fiat”, that

is, her yes to God’s will which set in motion man’s

redemption. Joseph also trusted in the Lord and His

plan when the angel came to him in a dream and told

him to take Mary into his home, although, like Mary I

am sure Joseph was surprised by the situation. The

shepherds and the magi also demonstrated trust by

listening to and acting on the message of the angels, and

following the star, respectively.

I certainly draw strength during the seasons of

Advent and Christmas from these examples of trust.

They help me meditate on the beauty and goodness that

inevitably follows from trusting in the Lord’s plan no

matter how radical it seems.

Let us pray for the faith to always trust in the

Lord’s plan in our life, knowing that His way always

leads to our greatest fulfillment. Know of my continued

prayers for you all, and have a most blessed and joyous

Christmas season!

In Christ, Joe McCarron

Dear Faithful of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish,

May the peaceful joy of the Infant Christ be with you

and your families on this most blessed Christmas day.

A man once told me upon hearing the sweetly chanted

melody of Jesu Redemptor omnium, the hymn which Holy

Mother Church sings to us each Christmas in her sacred

Liturgy, that if he only had its tune ever in his ear, he would

never sin again. So innocent, so pure, so holy, it is as if the

notes did float down from heaven like virgin snow to bring

peace each year to the world Christ came to save, and to save

from sin.

If its melody might fade with the season's passing, I

pray its words remain yours and keep you always:

Jesus, Redeemer of all Mankind,

before even the light was created

You were begotten by the almighty Father,

as His equal in glory.

You O light and splendor of the Father

You O unfailing hope of all,

Accept the prayers of your faithful,

your servants, the world over.

Remember, O Creator of all things,

that long ago, at Your birth in time,

You took the form of us, our body

from the Virgin's holy womb.

The present day, as it comes again,

bears witness to this one Truth,

that You, the only-begotten of the Father,

have come to save our souls.

The stars, the lands, and the seas,

and every creature under heaven's gaze,

sing to You a new song,

as the author of our salvation.

And so therefore do we,

cleased by your holy Blood,

make this gift of a hymn of praise

on your most holy birthday.

Glory be to You, O Jesus,

born of the Virgin pure,

and glory to the Father and the loving Spirit,

through endless ages. Amen.

May you find true peace in the "little graces" of a most

blessed Christmastide, and may the blessed Virgin Mary,

Mother of the Church, keep you ever near her divine Infant

Son.

Thanking you for your continued prayers, while

assuring you wholeheartedly of mine for you and your families

during this most holy Season and throughout the New Year of

grace, 2018, I remain,

Yours most devotedly in the Sacred Heart of our Holy Infant King,

Deacon Matthew Weaver

DECEMBER 24, 2017 F OURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Mass Intentions

Readings for the Week…

Sanctuary Group #1

Saturday, December 30, Vigil: 4 p.m.

Servers: C. Byrne

Lector: J. Jaros

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

B. Pugel, M. Romeo, A. Onutz

Sunday, December 31

8:00 a.m.

Servers: Adult Servers

Lector: T. Bell

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

A. Mersek, P. O’Neill, M. Weldon

10:00 a.m.

Servers: J. Drazdik, M. Trent

Lector: S. Krajnak

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

J. Verni, B. Mapel, P. DeVito

11:30 a.m.

Servers: J., J., & K. Krych

Lector: J. Madigan

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

B. & A. Worsdall, J. Palache

5:00 p.m.

Servers: G. & M. Majikas

Lector: D. Razayeski

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

C. Cullen, M. Razayeski, T. Miller

Monday New Year’s Day, January 1, 2018

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

9:00 a.m.

Servers: L. Rummel

Lector: B. J. Kennedy

Extrordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

L. Jelinek

12:10 p.m.

Servers: M. & W. McCarron

Lector: B. Mapel

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

No one listed on schedule

Liturgical Ministers For

December 30-31/Mary Mother of God

Monday, December 25 The Nativity of the Lord Novena to the Infant Jesus

CELEBRANTS’ INTENTIONS

Tuesday, December 26

St. Stephen, The First Martyr

6:45 a m. Mary Neumann

12:10 p.m. Amelia C. Prcela

Wednesday, December 27

St. John, Apostle & Evangelist

6:45 a.m. Gregory Higgins (Anniversary)

12:10 p.m. John Samyda

Thursday, December 28

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

6:45 a.m. William A. Molnar (Anniversary)

12:10 p.m. Kennedy Elizabeth Novak

Friday, December 29

Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the

Lord Optional: St. Thomas Becket, Bishop & Martyr

6:45 a.m. Edward Cmarik (Anniversary)

12:10 p.m. Marie Bastille

Saturday, December 30

Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the

Lord

6:45 a.m. Agnes & Harry Murphy (Anniversary)

4:00 p.m. Jim Jacobson (Anniversary)

Sunday December 31

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

8:00 a.m. Parishoners of Sacred Heart of Jesus

10:00 a.m. Lucia Pasquale Varriano

11:30 a.m. Tina Gehlfuss

5:00 p.m. Michael Thomas

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

PLEASE NOTE:

During this Christmas Season, the Parish Office will

operate according to the following schedule:

On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

December 24, 25 and 26:

The office will be closed.

Ordinary office hours ( 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will resume on

Wednesday, December 27 through Friday, December 29.

On Saturday and Sunday, December 30 and 31,

and Monday, January 1: The office will be closed.

Ordinary office hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) will resume on

Tuesday, January 2.

Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5,

27, 29/Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38

Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29

Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25

Midnight: Is 9:1-6/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13

Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14 Day: Is 52:7-10/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6

Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14

Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and

8ab, 16bc and 17/ Mt 10:17-22

Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12/ Jn 20:1a, 2-8

Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5--2:2/Ps 124:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8 Mt 2:13-18

Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6 Lk 2:22-35

Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Ps 96:7-8a, 8b-9, 10 Lk 2:36-40

DECEMBER 24, 2017 F OURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE S ICK , THE HOMEBOUND ,

THE ELDERLY , THOSE IN NURSING HOMES AND

ALL WHO SERVE AS CAREGIVERS .

We pray for John Grdovic, George Hammer, Sally

Rummel, E. Joseph Stanziano and all who are suffering

from chronic or debilitating illnesses. We invite you to

write your own prayer requests in the book in the Blessed

Sacrament Chapel where adorers come daily to pray for

their own needs and the needs of all who have asked for

prayers.

Please call the office (216.382.7601) to make requests for

priests’ visits, confession and Holy Communion on the first

Friday of each month.

Parishioners, Families, and Friends:

The students and faculty at Corpus Christi Academy had a

busy December this year. We started the month with the

Penguin Patch and a Merry Christmas Breakfast with Santa

that brought parents and students together at CCA. We

thank the 8th grade CCA students and volunteers from

NDCL, as well as the PTG members who were instrumental

in making the event a success. The Academy had their first

“Literacy Night” for students and families in Preschool

through 5th grade. A huge thanks to Ms. Shipley and Mrs.

Gerisek for all of their hard work. The month continued

with a wonderful Music Concert at Campus West brought to

us by Mrs. Mast and her music classes. We then heard

melodious sounds from Mr. Trost’s CCA band performers.

We had an impressive assembly sponsored by PTG: “A

Juggler’s Christmas Story” presented by Mr. Tom Sparrow.

Lastly, our Advent retreat called us to reflect on the true

meaning of Christmas this year.

On behalf of the Faculty, Staff, and Student Body at Corpus

Christi Academy: We would like to wish the parishioners of

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Saint Clare, our families, and our

friends a very Merry Christmas and well wishes for a

successful 2018!

The academy will resume as normal staring on January 4,

2018.

God Bless,

Sunday: Bishop Emeritus Richard Lennon

Deacon Matthew Weaver

Joseph McCarron, Borromeo

Monday Our Holy Father Pope Frances

Christmas Blessings to all Seminarians

Tuesday: Msgr. Richard Antall

Rev. Amandus Balmo Sway, AJ

Francisco Garnica, St. Mary

Wednesday: Rev. John Betters

Rev. Theodore Haag, OFM

Andrew Gonzalez, St. Mary

Thursday: Rev. Anthony Marshall, SSS

Rev. Scott Goodfellow

Garrett Guerrieri, St. Mary

Friday: Rev. Luigi Miola/Rev. William Kitt

Ivan Hernandez-Perez, St. Mary

Saturday: Rev. Andras Antal

Rev. Robert Marva, OFM Cap

Connor Hetzel, St. Mary

MARIAN MOVEMENT OF PRIESTS

Thursday evening at 7 o’clock in the Chapel to pray for

vocations to the priesthood and for those who are already

ordained. All are welcome.

Now that the Chapel has re-opened, our gathering will

once again be in the Chapel.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL SPIRITUAL

GROWTH …

Bible Study: Monday’s in Mary’s Room, 10 a.m.

Rosary Devotions: Rosary for Peace: Church, Wednesdays @ 11:45 a.m.

Family Rosary: Chapel, monthly/1st Tuesday @ 7 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: For Perpetual Adoration call Kay Sutula (216.849.1871).

(RTF) Reaffirming the Faith: Monthly on the second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Parish Family

Center (PFC); provides a variety of opportunities for adults to

learn and to grow in their faith.

DECEMBER 24, 2017 F OURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

NEW ... CONTRIBUTIONS FOR

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

BEGINNING JANUARY, 2018.

Envelopes for monthly contributions to our NEW

and On-going Capital Improvement program

will be included in this month’s regular packet of

offertory envelopes.

Funds collected will be used for specific projects

to keep our Parish buildings and property in good

order and will be kept in a separate Credit Union

account until needed. The first projects to begin

next spring are:

Church exterior: brick tuck pointing &repairs

Parking lots & driveways: repairs & repainting

In the past, these projects have been funded

throuogh the offertory collection and other

funding sources. However, with the many other

operating costs of the Parish, it is sometimes

difficult to find enough money to complete

necessary capital improvements and repairs in a

timely manner. This new fund is designed to

raise much-needed money for specific projects.

Periodically, we will let you know how the Fund

and the Projects are doing.

We ask that you be as generous as possible,

without decreasing your regular weekly offertory.

May God bless you for your

prayerful consideration of this

important Parish initiative.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE …

Collection 12/17/17: $ 9,465.60 12-wk. Avg: $10,191.00

Collection 12/18/16: $12,381.53 12-wk. Avg: $10,055.00

Direct Deposit for the month of November: $2,350.00

To all of you who support our parish regularly through

the use of your contribution envelopes and direct

deposits: Thank You!!

Father Ireland

Parents: We still need some encouragement for the young

ones to learn the example of giving regularly to the support

of their Church.

We invite you to consider a very easy way to make regular

contributions to your parish. AUTOMATIC GIVING

could be the answer. Contact Eileen Gerome

(216.382.7601).

Also, we call your attention to the notice of a new envelope

being included in your envelope packets beginning in

January (see adjacent article for details of the Capital

Improvements Program).

It’s that time again when working folks minds turn to

“IRS”, “UNCLE SAM”, what do I owe? What? I can’t

owe that much!!! … and many more random phrases that

remind us Income Tax Reporting time is just around the

corner. Some of the fortunate ones who can still itemize

deductions will be asking us for a statement of church

contributions for 2017. (to be prepared, upon request, after

January 20, 2018.)

Please note: The IRS has very clear rules as to when a

charity can recognize a year-end gift. Checks must be

written, dated and postmarked by December 31 in order

to qualify as a 2017 contribution.

ALL CHECKS collected through the offertory baskets

MUST BE recorded as contributions on the date they are

received, regardless of the date on the check.

DECEMBER 24, 2017 F OURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT

UPDATE: GIVING TREE PROJECT 2017

This week we received a note from Mrs. Marilyn Buckley, writing on behalf of the Women’s Guild,

who expressed sincere gratitude to all of you who helped with the Giving Tree, donated the lovely

and useful items given to the Fatima Center, or gave gifts to Birthright for infants and expectant

mothers. It was obvious that much thought and time was given when purchases were made ~

choosing items that babies and children of all ages were sure to need and like.

When the Fatima Center bus came to pick up the gifts, it was already packed so full that the drive could barely

see out of the window! There were so many things donated to Birthright that the driver had to make two trips to deliver

everything. Once again, parishioners and friends of the parish were extremely generous. The children are sure to have a very

nice Christmas, indeed. May God bless each of you for your kindness.

Have a gift to offer??? Can you help???

We need individuals to …

proclaim the Word of God

distribute Holy Communion

join the choir

assist the priest at Mass as altar

servers

Yes, we are still seeking that person who can

organize the monthly donut Sunday events from

the starting of the coffee pot to turning out the

lights … one person is out there somewhere. If it

is YOU … please call soon.