Communion of Saints

We have begun the month of November when we as Roman Catholics traditionally remember the Dead.  One of the beliefs of the Church is in the Communion of Saints.  Throughout this month we commemorate this belief. We are members of this “Communion of Saints”.  We ask the intercession of those (All the Saints) who live now in the Glory of God. 

We remember to pray for All the Faithful Departed.  Found at the Baptismal Font is our Book of Names.  During the month of November, please inscribe the names of loved ones who have been called home to God and whom you wish our parish to remember in our prayers.  Throughout this month, the names will be kept in prayer.  By remembering those who have died, we recall how much a part of our lives these “saints” still are, and we reaffirm our belief that Jesus died for us and because of His death we will all be reunited with our loved ones someday.

Youth Group Update

As Matthew’s Gospel demands our talents for the good of the Kingdom, we must reevaluate our time spent in giving back.  It is very easy to sit back and let someone else volunteer, but then we must realize that we are reflecting the behaviors of the last servant.  Even though the master only gave him one talent, he wasted it by not using it.  Today’s culture proclaims a life of self-indulgence with little time spent giving back to one another.  We need to ask ourselves if we are doing God’s will in our lives.  Filling our lives with too many earthly commitments can leave us feeling empty by the end of the day.  Christ promises us that if we spend at least 10% of our time giving back and doing selfless acts of kindness we will help patch that giant hole in every heart with His everlasting love.

If you are interested in checking out Sacred Heart Youth Group join us Thursday nights from 7-8:30pm in the auditorium.  I am still looking for assistant youth ministers who are 18+ years old to help out on Thursday nights, please e-mail me if you are interested.

Feel free to e-mail me with any questions or comments at catholicconnection@gmail.com or checkout our youth group website at mycatholicconnection.com.

Peace,

Jesse

Information Meeting on Divorce, Annulments, and Remarriage

An information Meeting on DIVORCE, ANNULMENTS, AND REMARRIAGE will be held on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00PM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Sperry Hall, in Harborcreek.  Staff members from the diocesan Tribunal Office will offer practical advice about the annulment process and answer individual questions in a confidential setting at the end of the meeting. 

Attention Golden Heart Members - If you missed the November 6th meeting and wish to attend the Christmas Luncheon on Thursday, December 4th at the Colony Pub and Grill, 2670 West 8th Street, you have until Saturday, November 22nd to pay for your reservation. The luncheon is $12.50 per person. If you have any questions, please call Dick Hart at 866-0049.

The Sacred Heart Food Pantry Needs You! 

The Food Pantry Committee is asking for food donations.  The shelves are bare and in need of restocking. Items that would help us greatly include canned goods, pasta noodles, sauce, powdered milk, honey, cheese, cereal, coffee, flour and sugar.  As always, money donations can be put in an envelope marked “Food Pantry” and dropped in the collection basket or through the Rectory mail slot.  Thank you for remembering the Food Pantry.