Sacred Heart of Jesus

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Schedule for Church/Parish office: 

The Church/Parish wil be open Monday - Thursday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Every Friday throughout the summer, the church will open at 8:30 AM and close at 1:30 PM. 
On Saturday the office will be open from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

The Church/Parish will be closed from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM everday for break. 

Father Gabriel Piedrahita NEVER SENDS emails or texts requesting financial aid or favors of any kind. Pay no attention to scammers who may be using the name of the church or Father Gabriel. Thank you.

Notificación importante! El padre Gabriel Piedrahita NUNCA ENVÍA correos electrónicos ni textos solicitando ayudas económicas ni favores de ninguna clase. No presten atención a estafadores qué pueden estar usando el nombre de la iglesia o del padre Gabriel. Gracias.

If you would like to have a mass offered for a loved one or for your intentions please call or visit the parish office. Masses are available still for next week and the near future. The mass intention book for the 2020 is now open.
 

This room is available for Rental. 
A great space for small family gathering, babyshowers, or meetings. 
If your interested please feel to call the parish office at 212-265-5020.

“The Lord, our God, is with us always.”
Matthew 28:20

"El Señor, nuestro Dios, siempre está con nosotros".
Mateo 28:20
 

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Seek the Lord while he may be found, call him while he is near. Let the scoundrel forsake his way and the wicked his thoughts, let him turn to the Lord for mercy, to our God who is generous in forgiving... What if I wish to give the last the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?”

Last week, the scriptures focused on forgiveness and the sin of anger. Today another capital sin, envy, provides food for thought. How often the expression ‘I don’t get mad, I just get even’ is spoken.

Does envy, jealousy sneak into my heart? As I see the good fortune of someone, do I consider why him and not me? Do I celebrate the blessing someone else receives, or do I enjoy the good one experiences, seeing it as a gift of God, a God who is generous in forgiving?

God’s word each week is directed to me, for my own spiritual well being. The God of the scripture today speaks to my heart.
 

From Pope Francis:

"In these days of trial, as humanity trembles at the threat of the [coronavirus] pandemic, I would propose that all Christians join their voices together to heaven," 
 

It has been a Catholic undersanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion,  which is a source of grace. Spritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in Sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and helps us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

My Jesus , I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive your sacramentally.

Come atleast spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there. 

And unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be seperated from you.

Amen.

The 2020 Cardinal’s Annual Stewwardship Appeal 
 
 Please prayerfully consider your Cardinal’s Appeal donation at www.cardinalsappeal.org. We ask that all parishioners who have not yet made a gift do so on this weekend. Pledge envelopes will be distributed, and pledges can be made over a five-month period. If you have any questions, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Fr. Gabriel. To make your pledge online click here.