Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish 46 Stone St. Danbury, CT 06810-8036 Office: 203-748-9029 Fax: 203-748-9168 E-Mail: sacred_heart @snet.net Website: http://sacredhrtchurch.org January 11, 2015 The Baptism of the Lord Parochial Staff Pastor Fr. Leonel Medeiros Deacon John Esterheld Home - 203-743-5337 (7:00 - 10:PM) Office of Faith Formation Jaimee Keogler Office: 203-743-0689 e-mail: [email protected] Business Manager William Jakubek Finance Council Rich Raymond Worship & Prayer Baptism Parents please speak personally with Deacon John Esterheld: 203-743-5337 Schedule of Masses Mon.- Fri.: 7:30 AM Saturday : 8:00 AM and 5 PM Sundays: 7:30 AM and 10:30AM ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Holy Days: As posted in the bulletin. Sacrament of Reconciliation available Monday - Friday after 7:30am Mass & Saturdays - 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM 203-748-1762 Office Administrator Marie Fitzgerald Music Ministry Suzanne Najman, Director In Residence Danbury Hospital Chaplain Fr. Amobi Atuegbu Parish Office Hours 203- 748-9029 Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 AM -4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Marriage Apply at least 9 months before marriage date. Eucharistic Adoration 1st Tuesday of the month: 7- 8 PM Anointing of the Sick Contact the parish office Handicapped Accessible Weekly Schedule MONDAY 1/12/15 7:30 +Donald Bucko– Friends at SHC Rdgs. 305: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1,2b,6,7c,9/Mk 1:14-20 TUESDAY 1/13/15 St. Hilary, Bishop 7:30 +Wayman & +Kunicki Families Kunicki Family Rdgs. 306: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab,5-9/Mk 1:21-28 6:30PM -Ladies Pot Luck Dinner WEDNESDAY 1/14/15 7:30 +Ray Murad - Loretta Kunicki Rdgs. 307: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-4,6-9/Mk 1:29-39 6:15PM - Zumba THURSDAY 01/15/15 7:30 Souls in Purgatory Rdgs. 308: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c,8-11/Mk 1:40-45 No Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY 01/16/15 7:30 +Eva & +Joseph Klecha - Louise Klecha Bread & Wine +John B. Scalzo - son, Anthony Rdgs. 309: Heb 4:1-5,11/Ps 78:3,4bc,6c-8/Mk 2:1-12 SATURDAY 01/17/15 8:00 + Cassandra Muliolis - Nellie Nazzaro Bread & Wine +Edgar Rodrigues - grandson 5PM +Francis Pudelko - Nancy Keilty Rdgs. 310: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8-10,15/Mk 2:13-17 SUNDAY 01/18/15 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Times 7:30 Parishioners Living & Deceased 10:30 +John B. Scalzo - son Rdgs.65: 1 Sm 3:3b-10,19/Ps 40:2,4,7-10/ 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,17-20/Jn 1:35-42 ~Inclement Weather~ Please check Channel 3 and/or WLAD for news on any cancellations due to inclement weather. Liturgical Ministers Schedule January 17th & 18th 5PM Lectors -Marie Godfrey & Maureen. Allgood Ministers of the Precious Blood –Bob & Carol Noreika Ministers of the Body - Deacon John 7:30 Lectors- R.J. Bates & Ruth Doran Ministers of the Precious Blood -Cliff Kolwicz & Denise Gehring Ministers of the Body- Deacon John 10:30 Lectors- Shaun & Nicolette Mendonsa Ministers of the Precious Blood -Ann & Paul Galvin Ministers of the Body -Deacon John Prayer Lis t Your prayers are requested for our hospitalized parishioners, family members and friends who are bearing the cross of suffering: Irene Fischer May they receive comfort and strength from God's abiding presence. We pray also for all those who are feeling the pain of illness and suffering. Stewardship our Financial View Our parish expenses can only be met by your responsible financial stewardship. Your financial contribution for the weekend of Christmas Collection Received in mail $8,607 620 $9,227 December 27th & 28th Offertory in Basket $4,288 Offertory received in mail 645 Total received $4,933 Solemnity of Mary $1,283 January 3rd & 4th Offertory in Basket $3,401 Offertory received in mail Total received THANK YOU Scripture Readings -2nd Sun. in Ordinary Time Old Testament : Samuel chapter 3 verses 3b-10,19 New Testament: Corinthians chapter 6 verses 13c-15a, 17-20 Gospel: John chapter 1 verses 35-42 Anointing of the Sick is available upon request– If you would like to be anointed please contact the parish office. 2 A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUNDAY READINGS HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly The Baptism of the Lord -January 11, 2015 “Thus says the Lord! Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street… you know what happened… after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good…” Reading the Old Testament prophet and listening to the exciting sermon of Peter, we focus on the person of Jesus Christ. Whether we place ourselves on the bank of the Jordan and listen intently as part of Peter’s audience, we are able to recount the events in detail. Maybe today we can use the scripture words and ask who mirrors them for us. Pope Francis, or his recently proclaimed saint predecessors come to mind. A local priest, or outstanding lay person might well reflect the words as they go about doing good. We cannot stop looking at others. Turn the mirror to yourself and admit that you have been chosen, anointed and sent to do good. As we begin a new year, it is the right time to stop and ask to live the spirit of our baptism. There is a lot of room for doing good. Can you help... The Advisory Board of Catholic Charities of Northern Fairfield County is seeking a representative from Sacred Heart Church to join the Board. Catholic Charities has served people of all faiths in the greater Danbury area since 1939. Services provided at little or no cost include behavioral health counseling, family preservation and parent education programs, Morning Glory breakfast program, adoption, a family loan program and homeless outreach. The board actively supports Catholic Charities through its annual fundraisers– the Celebrity Breakfast and the Spring Gala. Please contact Carolyn Silliman at 203-743-4412, ext. 242 March for Life -Some exciting news is happening with March for Life transportation! We have been approached by an independent service called Rally Bus, that will assist with bus transportation for those who would like to attend the March for Life 2015 event. It is a service that provides a way to self-organize and create trips to the March for Life! Simply visit the site, select a stop near you, and reserve your seat on the bus. Spread the link to other supporters in your area, and once you have enough reservations made, you’re on your way to DC! If you don’t see a stop near you, add one and you can even set the location of where it picks up. Payment is made directly to Rally Bus. Buses are for ADULTS ONLY. For questions contact the Respect Life Ministry at 203-416-1445 or [email protected]. FAITH AND YOUR FAMILY – Baptism of the Lord The day of our baptism is the day we become a Child of God – truly an occasion worth celebrating more than just once! Mark the baptism of each member of your family in a special way each year (if you don’t remember the exact date, contact the parish of baptism). Light their baptismal candle; make them a special meal or dessert; go to Mass (even better, schedule the Mass intention for them); start a novena (perhaps to their patron saint); pray the rosary as a family; write cards or letters to them, encouraging them in their Christian life. Most importantly, talk about what it means to be a Child of God and how we are called to live our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ. 3
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