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

www.sacredheartnm.org

Email: frontdesk@sacredheartnm.org

Roman Catholic Church

of the Sacred Heart

720 Merrick Ave

North Merrick, NY 11566

Phone: 516-379-1356

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00am

Saturday: 5:00pm

Sunday:

8:00am, 10:00am Family Mass,

12 noon & 5:00pm

Holy Day Masses

Vigil: 5pm

Holy Day: 9am, 12noon & 7:30pm

May 6, 2018

SACRED HEART CHURCH PAGE 2 May 6, 2018

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

Sunday, April 29 2018 Mass attendance: 1114

Envelopes used: 470

Collection: $13,764.68

Year to Date: $518,412.59

Thank you for your generosity.

SACRED HEART CHURCH May 6, 2018 PAGE 3

Masses for the Week

Monday, May 7, 2018

9 AM Cathleen Marincsak

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

9 AM Joseph NiVaggi

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

9 AM Mario & Lucy Messina

5PM Vigil Mass Jerry & Nancy Esposito

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Feast of the Ascension

9 AM Antoinette Terlizzi

12 noon Mary Mundo

7:30pm Ted Scorcia

Friday, May 11, 2018

9AM Grace Gambino

Saturday, May 12, 2018

5 PM John Cassisi, Enzo Lippolis

Constance De Cristofaro

Angela Sampson, Mary Mundo

Christopher Scamordella

Sunday, May 13, 2018

8 AM Margaret Mehr

10 AM Anthony Guadagno

12 Noon Lionel McCraw

5 PM Anna Mastromauro, Mary Mundo

Carmela Tedone, Gloria Napoli

Parishioners of Sacred Heart

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

Forgione, 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

Francomano, 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

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 Ziminisk 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.

SACRED HEART CHURCH May 6, 2018 PAGE 4

SATURDAY JUNE 2, 2018

6:35 p.m. GAME Fireworks after game

Tickets $11.00 per person Please return the form below with the

cash to the Parish Center, Attn:

Family Ministry Committee

by May 15th. Questions? Please email: Mena1178@aol.com

SH Family Ministry Committee Ducks Baseball Game

(Please print all information) NAME ___________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________ Phone # _________________________________ # of tickets ________X $11.00 = _____________

FRANCES

BLAKE 300

CLUB

APRIL 2018

WINNERS

$300 Winner

Teresa Abramowski #094

$100 Winner

Joan Kennedy #024

$75 Winner

Christine & Richard Tracey #034

$50 Winner

Dorothy Alvarez #081

$25 Winners

Elda & Carl Jones #138

Pat and Cathy Darienzo #020

Madeline Soregaroli #011

M/M Raymond Murphy #293

$15 Winners

Marie Funk #095

Catherine Duddy #113

Susan Fitzpatrick #125

Joyce-Anne Lallier #195

Lauri Mento #261

The May drawing of the Frances Blake 300 Club

will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

Over 50 Club Just a reminder: please be in

the parking lot behind the school by 8:45am on

Wednesday, May 9th for our Westchester Broadway

Theater trip. There will be a second pick up at the

Meadows at 9:05am. Try to car pool if possible.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 15th, try to attend if possible. Any questions contact

Mary @ 378-1335

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.

SACRED HEART CHURCH May 6, 2018

Congratulations to Paxton Provitera and Jim Coyne who were honored at the CYO

Role Model Awards Dinner on Friday, April 27, 2018.

PAGE 5

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.

CPL 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

Thursday, May 10th is the Feast of the Ascension. The Mass

schedule is as follows: Wednesday (Vigil) 5pm

Thursday: 9am, 12noon & 7:30pm. The Parish Center is closed

on May 10th.

If you would like to memorialize the altar

flowers, please contact the Parish Center

516-379-1356

SACRED HEART CHURCH May 6, 2018 PAGE 6

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

May Crowning—May 20th

All are invited to the 10am Family Mass on Sunday, May 20th. The May Crowning will take place after

Mass. All First Communicants are encouraged to wear

their First Communion dresses and suits. If you would like your child to crown our Blessed Mother, please contact Carol at the Parish Center

(ctannehillshc@gmail.com).

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

THANK YOU PARISHIONERS FOR SUPPORTING US!

This week’s second collection goes to our school and The Tomorrow’s Hope

Foundation. Your contribution is vital to ensuring that young children today will receive a quality Catholic education.

SEAS 50/50 Raffle This is a 50/50 type of fundraiser in which the

raffle winner will receive 50% of the proceeds raised and SEAS will receive the other 50%. We have 2,500 tickets to sell at $10 per ticket – Total amount expected to raise = $25,000 ($12,500 to winner and $12,500 to school, if all

tickets are sold). Prize will be based on number of tickets sold.

Contact the school office to

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