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8:00 P.M. St. Mark's virtual Rosary, Thursday Evening.
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Fat Tuesday Movie Night The Knights of Columbus Council 12537 and the Sacred Heart Respect Life Ministry will show the movie UNPLANNED on Tuesday, February 25th in the Social Hall immediately following the 6:30 Mass. The film, based on a true story, speaks to one of the most polarizing topics of our time. UNPLANNED presents an eye-opening look inside the abortion industry through one woman’s inspiring story of transformation. This movie is Rated R.
Light refreshments will be provided and attendees can bring their own snacks as well. The movie will be offered at no cost to attendees. Movie-goers will be asked to bring baby clothing, diapers, wipes, toys and other baby needs which will be donated to Samara's Village. Attendees will also be able to make a monetary donation as well. Funds will go to the Knights Life Fund and used to buy additional baby items.
...it is a requirement of our faith! Social Justice wants to encourage actions that are consistent with Laudato Si. One action that can make a difference is using a reusable grocery bag. The average reusable grocery bag used has a life span of more than 700 disposable plastic bags. (www.reusethisbag.som)
To help you make a change, each parish family will receive 1 reusable grocery bag in association with Earth Day—the Last weekend in April.
The Social Justice Committee in partnership with the Ladies’ Guild will be holding a Bake Sale at all Masses the weekend of February 15th and 16th. The funds raised will be used to purchase the bags.
Your support is needed! Each parish family is asked to donate baked goods on the weekend of February 15th & 16th. Bring your items (labeled) to the tables in the Social Hall before Mass. Then after Mass please come purchase a baked item. For more information about the committee contact Pat Lund: kegonsalundp@hotmail.com.
Sacred Heart – Social Just Committee Little Free Library at Smithville Park On Saturday, Jan 11th, a Little Free Library (LFL) was unveiled in the Smithville County Park
The Social Justice Committee partnered with Smart Start and its pre-school programs by adopting a Little Free Library now located at Smithville Park. The Southport Rotary constructed the Little Free Library and Rotarians along with Mayor Hatem participated in this special event. Children were also present and, of course, lots of ice cream to share!
Smart Start, under the leadership of Executive Director, Helen Gabriel has two programs that promote reading for youngsters: Read in the Park and The First 2000 Days (commencing from birth to the start of Kindergarten—about 2000 days). From research, we have learned that infants and children need to be read to and engage in reading (turn the pages/enjoy the pictures) in their early years as their brains develop.
Social Justice’s job as “Literacy Leaders” is to tend the LFL, keeping it stocked with age-appropriate books. Donated books need to be reviewed prior to being placed in the Little Free Library. Kathi Culler will handle this for the Social Justice Committee. During the January meeting of the Social Justice Committee, a process will be developed for the parish to donate books to keep the LFL stocked. While other LFL’s have a “take one, leave one” philosophy, our Smithville Park library users/ children and their parents, grandparents and/or caregivers are free to take a book to read themselves or to a child.
Turning youngsters into Readers is necessary and fundamental. Reading is essential to step out of the cycle of poverty.
If you would like to get involved with this work, please contact Kathi @ cullerit2@earthlink.net.
The display in the gathering space offers gift suggestions on paper baby booties. You are also welcome to purchase other critically needed items including cartons of disposable diapers, Pack-and-Play cribs and warm outerwear. Please look at the displays in the commons for more information.
Your support in past years has been extremely important to the Brunswick County families who struggle with daily expenses. If you cannot submit your item by the deadline, or have questions about the program, please contact: .
Your help really makes a difference!
THANKSGIVING WEEK SCHEDULE:
MONDAY, November 25
9:00 a.m. Communion Service/No Mass
TUESDAY, November 26
11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass for Thomas Buccarelli
(not 10:00 as listed in bulletin)
6:30 p.m. Mass (& confessions prior)
WEDNESDAY, November 27
9:00 a.m. Mass (No Adoration)
THURSDAY, November 28 (Thanksgiving)
10:00 a.m. Mass
FRIDAY, November 29
No Mass/No Communion Service
Fr. Thanh will be celebrating his 25th Anniversary in the priesthood at the 11:00 a.m. Mass on November 24th. Please join us for a reception after Mass to offer Father our best wishes!