Ministries
Mission Statement
We, the community of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Bluefield, WV are a family of Christians in the Church of Wheeling-Charleston. Our values spring from the gospel, therefore we strive to bring about the kingdom of God on earth. We worship and evangelize to lead all people in our journey toward holiness. We strengthen our relationship with Jesus and one another to meet the real needs of those around us. We serve our church and civic communities through the gifts of the Holy Spirit to project peace and justice to the world. We are committed to bring the gospel truth to all people through worship, word, evangelization, and stewardship.
Goals:
- To invite all parishioners into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and one another
- To form responsible lay participation in the parish by encouraging all members to share their gifts.
- To identify our gifts and use these to address our spiritual and temporal needs.
- Grades Pre-school – 10 Faith Formation
- September through May/Sunday ~ 10:15am – 11:15am
- Grades 11-12 by schedule
- Sacramental Preparation:
- First Reconciliation
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Vacation Bible School ~ Monday – Thursday during the last week of June
Contact:
Julia Harrison, M.A.A.T., Pastoral Associate
304-327-5623
julia@sacredheartblfd.org
Our youthful pilgrims are joined by Adult Ministers who help prepare them for a wonderful, once in a lifetime experience of traveling to World Youth Day. Youth ages 16-25 are targeted but all ages are welcome. The trips provide a faith experience for Catholic youth to gather with others from all around the world to celebrate their faith through catechesis and a Mass with the Pope.
Contact:
Mary Malamisura
304-325-3433
mary@enjoybeing.com
Other Youth Events ~ by schedule
Julia Harrison, M.A.A.T.
304-327-5623
julia@sacredheartblfd.org
To continue the ministry of Jesus by proclaiming the Gospel in an academic/university campus environment. To enable Catholic students/teachers to continue to grow in their faith and relationship with God by providing opportunities to nurture that faith through liturgies, catechesis, faith sharing, and Catholic community activities. Ministers who sense a call to serve young adults.
Contact:
Deacon Don Hammond
304-327-5623
deacondon@sacredheartblfd.org
Loretta Hammond
304-320-5723
dlhammond@wvva.net
- Catholic Book Club
- Scripture Study
- Parish Mission
Contact:
Julia Harrison, M.A.A.T.
304-327-5623
julia@sacredheartblfd.org
Contact:
Terry & Claire Lampert
304-921-2455
terrylampert@yahoo.com
Barbara Musolin
304-589-7529
blfdins@verizon.net
Julia Harrison, M.A.A.T.
304-327-5623
julia@sacredheartblfd.org
Helps to oversee the operation of the parish. Develops a visionary plan for the future spirituality of the parish, by addressing what can be done to improve the spiritual and physical needs of our parishioners. This is a serious commitment to help Sacred Heart grow physically and spiritually. The council meets monthly and members often solicit input from parishioners and the various committees in the parish. This is a 3 year commitment.
Contact:
Ron Ciccolini, Chairperson
304-320-0268
rcicolini@comcast.net
Barbara Lilly, Secretary
304-325-9390
bcseh@citlink.net
Other Members: Randy Albert, Fr. Sebastian Devasya, Donna Kelly, Terry Lampert, Mary Ann Lijoi, Mary Malamisura, Linda Mariotti, Jean McCloud, Annette Morgan, David Ott and Gary Rumberg. Ex-officio — Angie Genovesi, Deacon Don Hammond, & Julia Harrison.
This council meets quarterly to review the financial status of the parish. It also supports and advises the Pastor in making financial decisions regarding the needs of the parish. Active Catholics with financial or business backgrounds are invited. The commitment is for 1-2 years.
Contact:
Michael Romeo
304-325-9357
romeom@nationwide.com
Other Members: George Aiello, Nick Ameli, Frank Brady, Fr. Sebastian Devasya, Rocky Malamisura, Mike Patton, Ann Robinson, and Pat Valeyko. Ex Officio: Deacon Don Hammond and Kim Hickman.
Liturgy Committee and Liturgical Ministries
Examples: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Confirmation. It is required that you attend the meetings and help prepare the church building for the various liturgical seasons.
Contact:
Julia Harrison, M.A.A.T.
304-327-5623
julia@sacredheartblfd.org
Extraordinary ministers assist the celebrant with the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. Volunteers must be practicing, confirmed Catholics. One initial thirty minute training with periodic refresher training is required. There is a rotating schedule of ministers who serve at Mass once or twice a month during the Mass they regularly attend. This ministry of serving our Lord Jesus Christ should be approached with great dignity. It is an honor to be present to serve in this capacity and particularly essential to find a sub if unable to be present when scheduled. Appropriate dress is required.
Contact:
Loretta Hammond
304-320-5723
Extraordinary ministers assist in taking communion to those that cannot attend liturgy. They bring the Blessed Sacrament, the love and prayers of the community, the love of Christ, and the Gospel message to those in hospitals, nursing homes, or those who are confined to their homes. Members possess a sincere and compassionate heart to make those needing health care feel connected and an important part of the body of Christ of Sacred Heart. Volunteers are trained and will be given a pix and prayer book to help in their ministry. The time requirement is 15-30 minutes per visit.
Contact:
Donna Kelly
304-922-1066
jdkelly19@comcast.net
Deacon Don Hammond
304-327-5623
deacondon@sacredheartblfd.org
Contact:
Julia Harrison, M.A.A.T.
304-327-5623
julia@sacredheartblfd.org
Contact:
Mary Malamisura
304-325-3433
mary@enjoybeing.com
Contact:
Mary Malamisura
304-325-3433
mary@enjoybeing.com
Contact:
Ron Ciccolini
304-320-0268
rcicolini@comcast.net
Contact:
Ron Ciccolini for 9am Mass
304-320-0268
rcicolini@comcast.net
Barbara Lilly for 6pm Mass
304-325-9390
bcseh@citlink.net
Contact:
George Bowling
304-325-9391
gbowling568@hotmail.com
Contact:
Deacon Don Hammond
304-327-5623
deacondon@sacredheartblfd.org
Four Octave hand bell choir. Ages 4th grade to Adult. Ministers must be willing to rehearse weekly and attend performances. Rehearsals would be scheduled. An ability to read music is not required. Training is provided.
Contact:
Thomas Presley
304-952-5391
marius304@comcast.net
Contact:
Deacon Don Hammond
304-327-5623
deacondon@sacredheartblfd.org
A preparation schedule will be set up.
Contact:
Deacon Don Hammond
304-327-5623
deacondon@sacredheartblfd.org
Outreach Ministries
Contact:
Rocky Malamisura, Grand Knight
276-326-3340
rockym65@me.com
Ron Ciccolini, Financial Secretary
304-320-0268
rcicolini@comcast.net
Contact:
Angie Genovesi, President
276-322-4294
Barbara Lynch, Vice President
304-327-6270
btlynchwv@gmail.com
Barbara Lilly, Secretary
304-325-9390
bcseh@citlink.net
Virginia Shumate, Treasurer
276-322-5848
jgshumate@intelos.net
Nancy Pruett, Treasurer
304-325-6067
Contact:
Linda Mariotti
304-324-7464
lmariotti@frontier.net
Contact:
Annette Morgan
304-325-2038
cmorgan@citlink.net
Contact:
Barbara Musolin
304-589-7529
blfdins@verizon.net
Social Ministries
The Family Life Committee plans events that bring our church family together such as our picnics, covered dish dinners, receptions, etc. They plan functions/educational programs pertaining to the family. Ministers make a commitment to serve. Minimum skills required ~ we decorate, set up, and clean up for functions and/or call parishioners for help with dishes served. Sacred Heart averages at least one social event per month where all parishioners are invited to participate. There is one regular meeting per month and they are usually held on the first Sunday of the month. The committee can use many helping hands and fresh ideas.
Contact:
Ron Ciccolini
304-320-0268
rcicolini@comcast.net
A LitNic is a LITurgy-picNIC. An interested parishioner signs up to host a LitNic and Catholics in their neighborhood are invited. The priest will preside at Mass at the host home and those who attend bring a food item to share at the meal that follows. The host only needs to provide drinks, paper products, and cutlery. Although intended to bring Catholics in a neighborhood together, LitNics are open to all parishioners. They are scheduled during the months of June, July, and August.
Contact:
Loretta Hammond
304-320-5723
dlhammond@wvva.net
Contact:
Ann Robinson
276-326-2128
annrobinson1@yahoo.com
Contact:
Annette Morgan
304-325-2038
cmorgan@citlink.net
Prayer Ministries
Prayer is offered for those being admitted to the hospital, having surgery, or for other needs. The secretary will also add them to the prayer list in the bulletin if requested.
Contact:
Barbara Lilly
304-325-9390
bcseh@citlink.net
Joan Monaco
304-325-7217
joanmon@frontier.net
Diane Ott
304-327-5623
dianeott@sacredheartblfd.org
Contact:
Mary Malamisura
304-325-3433
mary@enjoybeing.com
Recited before the 9:00am Mass on Sunday and the 6:00pm Mass on Saturday. During the month of October there is a Rosary rally held throughout the month. Dates, times, and places are announced in the bulletin. Volunteers are needed to lead the rosary.
Contact:
Mary Malamisura ~ for Sunday mornings Barbara Lilly ~ for Saturday evening
304-325-3433 304-325-9390
mary@enjoybeing.com bcseh@citlink.net
Annette Morgan ~ for October rally
304-325-2038
cmorgan@citlink.net
Contact:
Annette Morgan
304-325-2038
cmorgan@citlink.net
Administrative Ministries
Count Saturday and Sunday Mass Collections, prepare deposit slip, and drop off to night deposit at bank. Ministers need to have the ability to add/subtract and count money. They are needed on Sunday after the 9:00am Mass or can count on Monday morning if they choose. Discretion of information is essential. There are teams with alternating schedules. It takes about 1 to 1 ½ hours once every month.
Contact:
Ron Ciccolini
304-320-0268
rcicolini@comcast.net
Kim Hickman
304-327-5623
khickman@sacredheartblfd.org
Contact: Ron Ciccolini 304-320-0268 rcicolini@comcast.net
The Catholic Sharing Appeal (CSA) supports the work of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Money raised is broken down as follows:
Parish Share 50%, Diocesan Ministries 17%, Catholic Education 13%,
Catholic Charities, WV 13%, and Catholic Sharing Appeal Costs 7%.
The Appeal begins every year around April, with a theme, and continues throughout the year. Sacred Heart is assessed a certain amount that we are encouraged to raise. In previous years, we have gone past our goal. After we raise 50% our goal assessment, the remainder comes back to the parish. Volunteers help by getting the word out to the parish and encourage participation by talks at the end of Mass on a particular weekend.
Contact:
Kim Hickman
304-327-5623
khickman@sacredheartblfd.org