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Parish News -August 29, 2010

SACRED HEART SCHOOL - 50 YEARS

Please join us this Sunday, August 29, 2010,  to celebrate the 50^th Birthday of Sacred Heart School!

The party will start after the 11:30 Mass in the Parish Hall.  Lunch will be served – tickets are $3.00 in advance or $5.00 at the door. 

Come see your former classmates & teachers, take a tour of the buildings and enjoy a day back at school!

The school is asking alumni to check their attics or storage units to see if they have any of the following items that we may borrow: the old Sacred Heart girl’s uniform (the red plaid), a girl’s beanie and one of the boy’s red ties with SHS on it. Contact the school office at 771-5800 if you can help us with this request.

If you have any questions please feel free to call Camille Anderson at 694-4828.

Religion Education Program (CCD) _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Religion Classes will be starting.  

Wednesday, Sept. 8^th , 6:30 to 7:30 pm, or...

Saturday, Sept. 11^th, 9:00 to 10:00 am.

Register This Weekend! 

Registration will be held after all the Masses August 28^th & 29^th.  

To register your child/children we will need:

·           A copy of their Baptism Certificate,

·           Completed Registration form (s)

·           Registration Fee (s)

Fees are: $30.00 for one, $45.00 for two and $55.00 for three or more.  A child needing their Sacraments must be registered by the end of September with all paper turned in.  Any questions please call Santa Cochran at 771-5800 ext. #23.

ADULT STUDY - RESUMING  SEPTEMBER 8th

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The Adult Education classes will start again on Wednesday evening, September 8th.  We are offering two classes:

·          Reasons to Believe" (a half hour video followed by a half hour of discussion on what Catholics believe.), And

·          "Everything I Learned When I Was a Kid But Forgot". This class will include The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, the Seven Deadly Sins, The Seven Contrary and Chief Virtues as well as much more.

The classes meet in the school library on Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 7:30 and we follow the children's CCD schedule. The classes are free. If you would like, bring your Catechism but it is not required. For more information call Deacon Jeff Burgess 278-7153

RCIA - Questions and Answers

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·          Do you have questions or are you curious about Catholicism?   

·          Is your spouse a Catholic and have you considered taking steps to more fully unite your faith lives? 

·          Would you or someone you know like your questions explored and   discussed but are not sure how to get started?

You are invited to participate in the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) here at Sacred Heart and find the answers.  Come and See to check us out!  Classes are still forming for adults and children.  Call today and get the information you need to make this very important decision.  Contact Deacon Steve Turner, by phone at 904-771-5800 Ext. 26, or by email at  rcia-shjax@juno.com . 

ELIJAH CUP - PRAYING FOR VOCATIONS

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Our parish continues to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life using the “Elijah Cup” as a way of focusing our attention.  One family or group is presented the Cup at Mass, takes it home, places it in a special place and prays daily for vocations. This weekend, Lydia Méndez will serve at the 7 pm Sat. Mass 

Next week, 9/4, Mary Anne & Jerry Sinex will take the cup at the same Mass.

Please consider participating in the Elijah Cup prayers.

Blessings are there - for vocations and for you.

Call Romy Go at 699-4860.___

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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The volunteers who work in this community outreach ministry are very appreciative of the generous donations of food left in the gathering area of the church.  Special request:  Please check the expirations dates of the food items you give,  It is very time consuming for the volunteers to weed out the expired items and your help will make the process much more efficient.  Thank you for showing the love of Christ’s Church through your sharing.

10 DAYS - PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND

Journey with fellow Sacred Heart parishioners and Fr. Victor.

Date:  November, 2011

Walk where Jesus walked ... cruise the Sea of Galilee ... climb the Mount of Olives and view the Old City of

Jerusalem ...visit Tabgba, scene of the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes … the Mount of Beatitudes, site of the Sermon on the Mount...walk the Via Dolorosa to the Church of Holy Sepulchre ...stroll in the Garden of Gethsemane ...visit Bethlehem and the church of the Nativity.  A Spiritual Experience of a lifetime.

                     Please call the Rectory at 771-2152 for details.

ANNIVERSARY

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Lolita and Ignacio Santos - 47 Years

YOUTH NEWS

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There is no meeting this weekend due to our Back to School Retreat from Friday,  August 27th ’til Sunday, the 29th at Warren W. Willis Camp in Fruitland Park, Florida.  The retreat at this beautiful camp promises to provide a great opportunity to make new friends and renew your spirit as a new school year begins.  Please join us in making this a rewarding experience for all.  For any question or concern, please email Cindy Lynskey at lynskey@sacredheartjax.com or you may call 904-874-5338.

AFTER SCHOOL DANCE CLASS

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Affordable classes are offered every Tuesday from 3 to 4 P.M.  Ballet, tap, tumbling and hula are available for grades Pre-K through 4th in the music room at Sacred Heart School. 

Classes for grades 5 through 8 are held at Jean’s Dance Academy. 

One Free try-it class offered for all.  Classes start September 7, 2010.  For more information call the instructor, Karen Pfeiffer at 786-4872

Meetings

OUR LADY'S ROSARY MAKERS

Meetings started again on Saturday, August 28, 2010 in the Family Life Center, from 9:00-11:00am. 

Please come join with us as we make rosaries for the missions, our troops, the prayer blanket ministry, the Legion of Mary, and for prisoners.  We provide all needed supplies and instruction.  Donations to help cover the cost of supplies and shipping are greatly appreciated if you are able, but not necessary for you to come help in this rewarding ministry. If you have any completed rosaries, or beads you took home to work on and have not been able to finish, please bring them by during our meeting time on the 28th. 

If any of our youth are interested in joining us, service hours can be earned.  Come join us as we put our hands to work for our Blessed Mother.  If have any questions, please contact Ginger Peters at 771-8805.

Sacred HEART Red HATTERS

All Ladies who are members of Sacred Heart  and are over the age of 50 are  welcome to come.  RED HAT meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month .  We start with a meal followed with information and event planning.  So come and treat yourself  to an evening of food, friends, and fun.  Call Mary Chapman 772-7769 or 333-4968 for more information

GOLDEN HEARTS

We invite any parishioners 50 years or older to join us the 3rd Monday, of each month  at 11:30 AM in the Family Life Building for lunch and a planned program.  Please bring canned goods to donate to St. Vincent DePaul.  This month we  meet on September 20th .  Cost is $3.00.   Bring a friend and have a fun time.   Call Emily Edmondson at 772-6176 for questions.

Young Adult Ministry (YAMS)

All adults, ages 21 to 39, single or otherwise are invited to join us. Please contact Charles Johnston at cjohnston0806@bellsouth.net or 755-8828.

Upcoming:  Sept. 15^th - Justice Café – Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Augustine

Single Adults, 40 yrs+   (aims)  

Adults In Ministry that are Single.  Meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Sundays after the 9:30 AM Mass in the Catechumenon Room. Contact:  Kathy Beck at 772-0790.

 It’s Just Fun  - AUGUST Events: http://www.itsjustfun.org/events.htm

27th – SEMINAR: How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk (or Jerkette)

28-29th - Florida Catholic Men's Conference at Marywood

SAVE THE  DATE: September 24 for the IJF Anniversary PARTY! 

Around  The  Diocese

FALL BALL & DINNER - Saturday, September 18th at 7 PM, sponsored by the Mary Queen of Heaven Building Fund Campaign. 

            Place:   Rooney Hall, St Catherine Catholic Church.

            Costs:  $15 per person or $25 per couple. 

                            Beverages available for a small donation.

The dinner is buffet style and children 8 years old and under eat free. 

The music will be live and with a DJ.  For more information please call Victoria Loretto @ 406-0678 or Carmen Oquendo @ 779-5071