St. Michael & Sacred Heart Catholic Parishes

Called - Nurtured - Sent To carry on the Mission of Christ

From Your Pastor

Our Trivia event last week went off wonderfully. Thank you to all the committee members who organized this and to all who attended. I hear it was the most successful yet. The proceeds are going toward a new sanctuary lamp at Sacred Heart. Thank you all.

I ask you all to remember our Confirmation candidates who are preparing for Confirmation and their parents. We held a retreat this weekend at Sacred Heart Church with the National Evangeliza-tion Team. We will also be having confession with the grade eight students in preparation for Con-firmation taking place on February 11th and 12th . It would be wonderful if each of you would include the prayer to the Holy Spirit for our Confirmation candidates each day from now until the 12th as an extended Novena. Just pray each day:

“Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. Come, and you will renew the face of the earth.

Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit, help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen”.

This coming week, on Wednesday, we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, or (Candlemas Day) and Thursday, the Feast of St. Blaise. Long ago Candlemas Day ended the Christ-mas Season. We will be blessing candles both of these days. If you would like to bring any candles you will be using at home in the coming year, we will bless them at the end of Mass. We will also bless your throats after Mass is concluded. We will have both the Blessing of Candles and Blessing of Throats on both Wednesday evening at St. Michael and Thursday evening at Sacred Heart following evening Mass.

Young Adults Social Group—COMING SOON!

Some of our parishioners have expressed an interest in having a young adults social group. Of course, the BIGGEST question may be - “how young is young?” We’re thinking somewhere in the 20-40ish area, but you can be your own judge.

Plans are underway for an initial get-together. Please contact Leanne at ext.25 or lmoran@dol.ca if you have any suggestions to bring to the group, for more information, or to be added to the contact list. Watch here for more infor-mation next week!

Senior Youth Group – Winter Session

All youth in grade 7 & 8 welcome!

Remaining Dates:

Mondays, January 30-February 27 at St. Michael Church

Thursdays, February 2-February 23 at Sacred Heart Church

FORMED

The Catholic Faith on Demand

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Parish Code: D3HHDB

January 29, 2017

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor Fr. Vince Gulikers x.23

Parochial Vicar Fr. David Johnston x.27

Deacons Deacon David Robertson x.41

Deacon Christopher Stoesser

Pastoral Minister Leanne Moran x.25

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Christine Bresette x.28

Sacramental Secretary Michelle Christie x.21

Financial Secretary Cathy Cimetta x.22

Sacred Heart Custodian Ana Maria Moniz x.31

St. Michael Custodian Ray DiBrita x.30

St. Michael 1920 Wildwood Drive,

Bright’s Grove, N0N 1C0 (519) 869-2845

Office Hours: CLOSED MONDAY

Tuesday & Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart 1465 Lecaron Avenue,

Sarnia, N7V 3J4 (519) 344-2992

Office Hours: CLOSED MONDAY

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

General Inquiries extension 0

Parish Email smsh@dol.ca

Parish Website www.smshsarnia.ca

Fax 519-333-6897

Ministry Needs for Sacred Heart Church

We are in need of some individuals to serve in the following liturgical ministries at Sacred Heart. With enough volunteers, ministers are scheduled to serve about once per month and train-ing will be provided. Please contact the parish office at ext.0 or smsh@dol.ca if you are able to as-sist in any of the following:

For 5:30 Mass we are in need of: 2 commentators, 2 ushers

For 9:00 Mass we are in need of: 2 leaders for Liturgy of the Word with Children

For 11:00 Mass we are in need of: 4 commentators, 5 readers, 8 extraordinary minis- ters of Holy Communion

We remember those who have died

Luigi Cicchini, husband of Brenda, father of Angeline

Davison

Please pray for those who are sick

Trish Berg, Gen Hurst, Hilda Lavine, Devon Neil, Florence Laird, Tony Pokrajac, Josef Schilling, Emma Cyr, Doreen Wheeler, Terri McCarthy, Stan Laird

Masses and Intentions

The Rosary is prayed 25 minutes before each weekday Mass.

Monday, January 30th

St. Michael - 8:30a.m. Dr. Aaron Higgins .................................. Colin & Janet Oliver

Megan & Edward Mahoney ............. Carl & Margaret Potter

Tuesday, January 31st

Sacred Heart - 8:30a.m. Lidorina DeSena ............................................ Vickie Mollicone

Jane Dalton ........................................... Sacred Heart Parish

Tony DeCarolis ....................................... Sacred Heart Parish

For the intentions of Our Lady of Mines St. Vincent de Paul Jr. Conference in India…Sacred Heart St. Vincent de Paul Society

Wednesday, February 1st

St. Michael - 6:30p.m. (Blessing of Candles & Throats)

Onorio Iacobelli ................................ Palma & Laura DiCocco

Frances Culliton .................................... John & Jean Mantha

Sebastian Giuliani ................................. John & Jean Mantha

For the intentions of St. Michael CWL Members ...... SM CWL

Thursday, February 2nd

Sacred Heart - 6:30p.m. (Blessing of Candles & Throats) Gerry Hall .......................................................... Her Family

Annino Marsella ....................................... Zia, Anna Marsella

Joyce Hepherd ......................................... Josie & Ron Savage

Jane Dalton ..................................Cathy McAnulty & Family

Friday, February 3rd

Sacred Heart - 8:30a.m. Noreen Heuser ......................................... The Schwab Family

Peter Kuindersma............................................. Wife & Family

For all deceased family members of Annunziata Vozza ........ Mario Recchia

For the living & deceased members of the Varsava & Lucan Families ..................................................... Mary

Saturday, February 4th

St. Michael - 8:30a.m. Iain Bickerstaff ................................................ Nancy & Fiona

Special Intentions .....................................................................

Reconciliation & Weekend

Mass Times

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday

Sacred Heart ........................................ 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

St. Michael ................................................... 4:00 - 4:30p.m.

Weekend Vigil Masses

St. Michael ............................................................. .5:00p.m.

Sacred Heart .............................................................. 5:30p.m.

Sunday Masses

Sacred Heart .............................................................. 9:00a.m.

St. Michael ............................................................ 10:00a.m.

Sacred Heart ............................................................ .11:00a.m.

Readings for Sunday, February 5th 1st Reading: Isaiah 58: 6-10

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 Gospel: Matthew 5: 13-16

Our Faith Community

Save the Date!

March Break Program for youth

in Grade 3 & 4

Sacred Heart Church

Monday – Friday 10:00 – 12:00

YOUTH CHOIR Wednesdays at

Sacred Heart Church

Children Grade 3 and up

Practices will take place on Wednesday after-noons in the McMahon Room at Sacred Heart

Church. Please use office entrance. New time 4:15-5p.m. Please contact Leanne for more infor-mation: lmoran@dol.ca.

Do You Have a Child 7 Years of Age or

Older Who Has Not Been Baptized?

Time to Register

In keeping with Bishop Fabbro’s directives regarding the Ad-ministration of Sacraments in the Diocese of London, children who have celebrated their seventh birthday will now be fully initiated into the Catholic faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confir-mation and Eucharist in ONE celebration. In order to prepare the children and families for these sacraments, we will be holding a 3-part winter session of RCIA with Children. These sessions and are also open to youth who may have “missed” sacraments along the way or children who have been baptized in other Christian faiths and wish to be in full communion with the Catholic Church. These sessions are for families and the dates are listed below for the up-coming winter session. Please contact Leanne (lmoran@dol.ca or 519-344-2992 x25) for more information or to register. Please note, this is not intended to replace the normative sacramental prepara-tion for First Communion/Reconciliation (grade 2) or Confirmation (grade 8). Saturday, February 25 – ‘A Closer Look at Baptism” (9:00 –

11:00 – Sacred Heart Church)

Saturday, March 25 – “A Closer Look at Confirmation” (9:00 – 11:00 – Sacred Heart Church)

Saturday, April 8 – “A Closer Look at the Eucharist” (9:00 – 11:00 – Sacred Heart Church)

Saturday, April 22 - Sacraments of Initiation Celebrated ( 9:30 a.m. Mass – Sacred Heart Church followed by a social)

Development and Peace Presents…

London Diocese Sharelent Launch

Feb. 10th at St. John the Divine (390 Baseline Rd. W., London, 7-9p.m.)

Feb. 11th at Assumption Parish Holy Name of Mary Campus (681 McEwan Ave., Windsor, 9:30a.m.-2p.m.)

This Week’s Events at a glance…

Sun., Jan.

29th

Coffee Sunday at 11a.m. in the Meeting Room - SM

Baptisms at 11:30a.m. - SM

Baptisms at 12:30p.m. - SH

Mon, Jan.

30th

Knitting & Crocheting at 1p.m. in the Meeting Room

- SH

Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH

Senior Youth Group at 7p.m. in the Meeting Room -

SM

Tues., Jan.

31st

Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 12:30p.m. - SH

SH Choir Practice & Social at 6:30p.m. - SH

Wed., Feb. 1st Youth Choir Practice at 4:15p.m. in the McMahon

Room - SH

Mass at 6:30p.m. (Blessing of Candles &Throats

after Mass) -SM

RCIA at 7p.m. in the Meeting Room - SH

SM CWL Executive meeting at 7p.m. in the Meeting

Room - SM

Thurs., Feb.

2nd

St. Michael Quilting Group at 9a.m. in the Meeting

Room - SM

Mass at 6:30p.m. (Blessing of Candles & Throats

after Mass) - SH

Senior Youth Group at 7p.m. in the Meeting Room -

SH

Fri,. Feb. 3rd Mass at 8:30a.m. followed by Holy Hour - SH

Sun., Feb. 5th St. Vincent de Paul meeting at 8:30a.m. in the Board

Room - SM

Souper Bowl Sunday Luncheon at 12p.m. in the

Meeting Room - SH

Upcoming Events (SM=St. Michael, SH=Sacred Heart)

February 6th - Knitting & Crocheting at 1p.m. in the Meeting Room -

SH

February 6th - Divine Mercy Devotions at 3p.m. - SH

February 6th - Senior Youth Group at 7p.m. in the Meeting Room -

SM

February 7th - First Tuesday Muffins & Coffee at 9a.m. - SH

February 7th - SH CWL Post Souper Bowl luncheon & meeting at

11:45a.m. in the Meeting Room - SH

February 7th - Women’s Faith Sharing Group at 12:30p.m. - SH

February 7th - RCIA Journey Continues at 6:30p.m. - SM

February 7th - Confirmation Practice at 7p.m. - SH

February 8th - Youth Choir Practice at 4:15p.m. in the McMahon

Room - SH

February 8th - RCIA at 7p.m. in the Meeting Room - SH

February 8th - Confirmation Practice at 7p.m. - SM

February 9th - St. Michael Quilting Group at 9a.m. in the Meeting

Room - SM

February 9th - Mass at Twin Lakes Terrace at 10:30a.m.

February 9th- Senior Youth Group at 7p.m. in the Meeting Room -

SH

February 9th - Knights of Columbus general meeting at 7:30p.m. in

the Meeting Room - SM

February 11th - Confirmation at 5p.m. Mass - SM

February 12th - Confirmation at 2p.m. - SH

Resisting Happiness

The newest book by Matthew Kelly and Dynamic Catholic is available in each parish office.

Women’s Faith Sharing Group—Time Change

Are you a woman searching for a Faith Sharing Group? Join other women at Sacred Heart Church on Tuesdays at 12:30p.m. Please use the office entrance.

Sacred Heart “Weekend Choirs” Practice & Social

Tuesday, January 31st at 6:30 we will be having a choir practice at Sacred Heart Church to try out some new songs, revisit some old favourites and visit with each other. NEW MEMBERS are ALWAYS welcome to join us! We’ll practise for about an hour and then have some social time afterwards. Hope you can make it! For more in-formation, contact Leanne (lmoran@dol.ca).

6th Annual Souper Bowl

Sunday Luncheon

Back by popular demand! Join us on Sunday, February 5th following the 11:00 Mass at Sacred Heart church for a soup luncheon featuring a variety of homemade soups and homemade desserts. Tickets will be $10 each or $35/family. For information, to purchase tickets or if you are able to make a pot of soup, dessert or breads, please call Ana Maria at the parish office at x.31 Tickets will be sold after Mass this weekend or they can be purchased in the office.

Sacred Heart CWL Come one! Come all! To…

Post “Souper Bowl” Luncheon meeting, with soup, bread and dessert ($5 donation requested)

Tuesday, Feb. 7th at 11:45a.m. at Sacred Heart in the Meeting Room.

Featuring…Cam Davies from Ironworks gym

Topic: Maintaining Lifelong Mobility and Flexibility with simple do-at-home strategies. See you there!

St. Michael CWL General Meeting &

Valentine’s Tea

All ladies in the parish are invited to join us for a Valentine’s Tea and general meeting on Wednes day, Feb. 15th at 2p.m. in the meeting room. The program will begin with a guest speaker, followed by tea and treats and our general meeting. This is the meeting where we pass our 2017 budget and look forward to your input. Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship.

St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus

Valentine’s Brunch

Sunday, February 19th after the 10a.m. Mass

Brunch includes: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, baked beans, fruit, coffee and tea. All for one low price of $6.00 for adults, youth ages 6-12 $3.00 each, children under 6 are free.

2017 CWL Quilt Challenge

All ladies in the parish are invited to contribute to the making of two lap quilts for distribution to our palliative care unit and hospice. Make a block or two, or if you aren’t a sewer, consider contributing to the materials. To participate contact Vera Lawlor at vlaw-lor@cogeco.ca or Nelly Kelders at nelly.kelders@gmail.com. Please register by Feb. 28th. Additional information is available at the Welcome Desk.

AAAA-CHOO!

Please remember to take your tissues with you when you leave Mass so our church is all tidy for our next

Mass. Thanks everyone!

Scent Sensitivities

Some of our parishioners have allergies and sensitivities to scented lotions, colognes and perfumes. Please be mindful of this when preparing for Mass. Your consideration is appreciated.

Can I Put My Offertory Envelope in a Collec-

tion at Another Parish in the Deanery?

YES! Offertory envelopes may be dropped in the collection bas-ket at any church in the deanery and they will be returned to their home parish.

Community Events

Cursillo

Cursillo is a movement of the Church that promotes Catholic ideals, fellowship and spiritual growth in daily living. It provides an opportunity to deepen your Catholic faith and to experience the love of God within a supportive and prayerful community. The Chatham Cursillo is hosting an upcoming weekend encounter at Blessed Sacra-ment Parish, for women (Feb. 2-5). For more information, please contact Fr. Vince at 519-344-2992 x.23 or by email at vgulik-ers@dol.ca. Brochures, applications, and more information are also available at the welcome desk at the back of the churches.

Extraordinary Form (Latin) Holy Mass

All are welcome to the Extraordinary Form (Latin) Holy Mass. With the support of Bishop Fabbro, Low Mass is offered on the First Friday of the month at 7 pm at St. Joseph's Church, 293 Stuart St., Sarnia. The Extraordinary Form is offered accord-ing to the Rites of 1962 Roman Missal. That is the Holy Mass as be-fore Vatican II in Latin and with both priest and people facing the same way. A social follows in the hall. This First Friday is the feast of St. Blase (February 3rd) so the blessed of throats will also be given.

An EXCITING Opportunity to attend

Mass at St. Peter’s Seminary

There will be “Open Masses” at St. Peter’s Seminary in London on the Sundays listed below. Masses begin at 11:30 a.m. If you have not had an opportunity to attend Mass in the seminary chapel you are in for a treat! Mass dates are: Feb. 5 and March 26.

An Evening with St. Valentine Event

On Saturday, February 11th at the Our Lady of Mercy Hall, Father Steve Savel is profiling the life of the real St. Valentine prior to a won-derful evening performance of music conducted by The St. Cecelia Conservatory. This semi-formal event will be a great night out, an evening of music and dancing, wine and cheese and pastries. Steve Collins, the Conservatory’s curator is also the lead Viola player in the International Symphony Orchestra. He and his wife Katriana and some guests will be performing. Please invite your family and friends to join us. The cost is $50/couple, $25/single and there is a tax re-ceipt for 50% of ticket price. Tickets are available by contact Pete or Shelley Aarssen @ 519-384-8031 or by calling Pillar Academy @ 519-245-6000 or emailing them at ourladyofpillar@ciaccess.com.

Employment Opportunity

Holy Family Parish, London, is seeking a full-time Business Manager. Details available at www.dol.ca.

Pray for Vocations January 29th to February 4th

Sun: Deacon John Vallely

Mon: Rev. Franklin Mizzi, C.S.B.

Tues: Rev. Henry Cassano

Wed: Rev. Christopher Bourdeau

Thurs: Rev. Tom Ashton

Fri: Mrs. Maija Wilson, Campus Minister

Sat: Rev. Gilbert Simard

Please remember to pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper –

Sacred Heart Hall -Tuesday, February 28

Jointly hosted by Vocation Ministry, Knights of Columbus Councils #1429 and #10102

Proceeds to support Vocations Ministry and Dioce-san House of Discernment.

Knights of Columbus Council 1429

Spring Dinner Dance - Sat, Apr. 29 at OLM Hall

Trivia Night Thank You

A big thank you goes out to all those who attended the Sacred Heart Annual Trivia Night - a fun filled evening of laughter and team play. A big shout out goes to Jo Kulik's very sharp witted team. They get this year's smarty pants award. Even better news is that the event generated a whopping $2560.25 which will be used for a new sanctuary light at Sacred Heart Church. Again, thank you all for participating. Thank you to the St. Amand's and Doyle's for providing the fun, and we look forward to seeing you all for a re-match January 19, 2018...mark your calendars!

Linger Longer Thank You

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday, January 22, 2017 to our Linger Longer Coffee Social after the 9 am Mass. Every-one had a lovely time meeting new people and renewing old friend-ships. There was an opportunity for everyone to learn about the “saints of winter” and for the younger ones to reinforce the gospel about becoming “fishers of men.” A big thank you to everyone who helped and especially to all who provided the yummy goodies.

We look forward to seeing you at our next social. Watch the bulletin for announcements. If you are interested in helping, please call Mary Parkes at 519-336-4849 or Joan Oxley at 519-542-8454.

K of C Councils 1429 & 10102

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Winners

Sacred Heart: Taya Walker and Ava Fazio with special mention to Kevin Gray

Gregory Hogan: Olivia Moscone, Soledad Peo-ples and Madison Hobin

St. Anne: Katherine Toneguzzo, Alivia Quackenbush, Anna Koziol

The winners' entries will move on for judging at higher levels. Good luck to them all. The winning entries can be viewed here - https://kofc1429.wordpress.com/