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I
My parish is composed of people
like you and me.
Together, we make it what it really is.
It will be friendly, if we are friendly.
Its seats will be filled, if we help to fill them.
II
My parish will be generous to worthy causes,
If I am a generous giver.
It will draw other people to worship,
If I entice them by good example.
III
My parish will be a place of loyalty and love,
Of courage and life-giving faith,
Of nobility of spirit and concern for others,
If I am filled with these same qualities.
IV
My parish will become all things to all mankind,
If I dedicate myself to the task,
Of becoming the kind of person That God, in His Wisdom, wants me to be.
Father Hugh Duffy
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ADULT
INQUIRY
This program offers adults an
opportunity to learn about and discuss the Catholic faith. Catholics and
non-Catholics participate in this program, which is conducted during the
seven weeks of Lent.
ALTAR SERVERS
The Association of Altar Servers benefits the youngsters of the parish
spiritually by enabling them to assist the priest at all liturgical
functions.
ALTAR SOCIETY
The Altar Society is a fraternity of talented ladies who devote time and
precious skills caring for the Church's sacred vessels, vestments, albs,
linens and sanctuary requirements.
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS
Self-explanatory.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Soccer was first introduced to Okeechobee and organized by the Pastor of
Sacred Heart. A soccer league, boy scouts and martial arts youth program at the
Church provide constant entertainment and excitement for many in the
community.
GROUNDS COMMITTEE
This committee serves the parish in the planning and design of artistic
improvements to the Church's overall environment. The landscaping, the
sanctuary, the stations of the cross,
our Lady of Guadalupe
Shrine,
Sign Monument & Fountain
and the grotto are examples of this general church
beautification.
BUILDING COMMITTEE
This committee assists the pastor in planning and executing programs for
physical plant expansion, improvement, or modification. The building
committee works with the pastor in the design and development of the new
Church.
CATECHETICS OR
C.C.D.
This service has as its goal the religious education of the young people
of Sacred Heart Parish.
EVANGELIZATION
MINISTRY
This ministry engages in on-going Evangelization to bring the good news of
the Gospel into every household and corner of the parish, through marriage
preparation; Baptismal seminars; Quinceañeras and other forms of service.
FAMILY OUTREACH
CENTER
The Family Outreach Center offers a variety of social services in the
parish and in the community of Okeechobee.
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FESTIVAL
ORGANIZATIONS
Festival Organizations are responsible for planning and organizing the
annual parish festivals.
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FINANCE COUNCIL
This council advises and assists the pastor in the financial management of
the parish.
IMMIGRATION
ASSISTANCE
The Office of Immigration Assistance helps residents who are not U.S.
citizens with various legal and documentary problems. This program of
assistance is offered mainly to agricultural workers in the State of
Florida.
LATINO MINISTRY
The purpose of this ministry is to provide a liaison between the
Latin-American community and other ethnic groups within the parish, and to
assist the pastor in planning and conducting services for Spanish-speaking
parishioners.
LECTORS
The organization of lectors trains and appoints suitable lectors for all
masses and liturgical functions in the parish.
LITURGY
COMMITEE
This committee assists in planning and arranging special liturgies
throughout the Church's liturgical seasons.
MEN'S CLUB
The Men's Club fosters spiritual and social comradeship among the men of
the parish. This club is responsible for the weekly bingo.
MUSIC MINISTRY
This ministry provides music for as many masses and other services as
possible. The chairperson recruits and organizes choirs for special
occasions within the Church calendar.
R.C.I.A.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults prepares new members for
reception into the Church.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Pastoral Council assists the pastor in making a wide variety of
pastoral decisions in the parish. All parish organizations and services
are represented on the Pastoral Council which meets annually.
PASTORAL MINISTRIES
Pastoral ministries include visiting parishioners who are ill and
distributing the Holy Eucharist to them. Visits include hospitals, nursing
homes, and private residences.
RELIGIOUS ARTICLES
Religious articles and a variety of gifts are stocked in the parish gift
shop. Members of this organization provide an on-going service to
parishioners.
RESPECT LIFE
Respect Life keeps parishioners informed about the issues affecting human
life and recommends action steps for preserving the sanctity of human life
in today's society.
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRIES
This is an organization which provides relief for those who have lost a loved
one. It assists the pastor with funeral arrangements.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides material assistance to those in
need. Food, clothing, housing assistance, and other
forms of service are offered daily.
SCRIPTURE STUDY GROUP
This group plans, organizes, and schedules Scripture study programs. It
also schedules training of group leaders.
USHERS SOCIETY
The Ushers Society serves parishioners at weekend masses by providing
assistance to those in need of seating, by taking up the collections, and
by careful attention to church lighting and air-conditioning.
VISITORS OF THE SICK
This group attends to the needs of families who have members who are sick.
The names of the sick are published in the prayer list in the Church
bulletin.
WOMEN'S CLUB
The Women's Club fosters spiritual and social comradeship among the women
of the parish. It assists the pastor providing
financial assistance to the Church's religious education program among
other services.
YOUTH GROUPS
The Youth Groups foster spiritual and social comradeship among the young
people of the parish, through several activities geared toward the
spiritual and social development of young people today.
KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY
The prison ministry of Kairos offers four retreats, each year at the
Okeechobee Maximum Security Center.
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