Ministry Contacts
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LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Lectors
Proclaim the Word of God to the community gathered to celebrate the Mass.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Brenda Curiel brandynet@hotmail.es
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Assist the priest and the deacon to distribute Holy Communion during the Mass.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Veronica Jamaica (Spanish) Vservera70@yahoo.com
cjamaica@gmail.com
Altar Servers
Assist the priest during Mass and other religious celebrations. They also help the deacon prepare
what is needed for the celebration of the Mass.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Marie & Juan Torres mdgomez2011@yahoo.com
Ushers and Greeters
Welcome the parishioners and visitors as they arrive for the celebration of the Mass. They collect the offerings at Mass. They are also ready to offer help and care for someone who would require some assistance during the Mass.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Raul Vasquez raulvasquez.rvz84@gmail.com
Music Ministry/Choirs
Lead the congregation in songs and provide music at weekend liturgies and other special celebrations.
Contact: Arlis Hamilton maestro_arlis@yahoo.com
Eduardo Carreón (Spanish) bredithlcy@yahoo.com.mx
Julissa Vargas 214-931-1904
PASTORAL MINISTRIES
Communion to the Sick and the Homebound
Bring Holy Communion to the sick and the elderly at their homes or nursing homes usually on Sundays. They inform the priest if anyone they have visited needs the Sacraments of Confession and the Anointing of the Sick.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Eva and Ruben Vargas (Spanish) ruben1967@verizon.net
Prayer Shawls and Blankets Ministry (inactive)
Pray and provide shawls and/or blankets to comfort and console the sick and the elderly.
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Ministry of Consoling
Provides support to the immediate family members of our parish who have lost a loved one through death. Most often a meal or food is offered to the family either at the parish or brought to the homes.
Contact: Ginny Crowe tomginny3@gmail.com
FAITH FORMATION
For Children and the Youth
Preparation for First Communion, Confirmation and ongoing faith formation classes.Contact: Nancy Hampton nhampton@sacredheartrowlett.org
Alma Hernandez (Spanish) ahernandez@sacredheartrowlett.orgHigh School Faith Formation Ministry
Provides activities and opportunities for an ongoing catholic Christian formation for our youth in high school.
Contact: Lisa Jenkins ljenkins@sacredheartrowlett.org
Alma Hernandez (Spanish) ahernandez@sacredheartrowlett.org
For Children/Youth with Special Needs Class
This class is for students with special needs. We offer both regular religious education and sacrament preparation classes for these students.
Contact: Nancy Hampton nhampton@sacredheartrowlett.org
RCIC: Rite of Christian Initiation for Children/Youth
Provides instruction to children, seven years old and above, and prepares them to be baptized. Also to those children, baptized as infants or at a very young age, had not been catechized, and to prepare them to receive their First Eucharist and Confirmation.
Contact: Nancy Hampton nhampton@sacredheartrowlett.org
Alma Hernandez ahernandez@sacredheartrowlett.org
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Gives instruction to adults about the catholic faith and prepares them for the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) and those wishing to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizons.net
Francisco y Lilia Chavarría: frankchavarria33@gmail.com
RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos)
FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
Hospitality Ministry
Organizes reception for First Communion and Confirmation families and appreciation dinners for parish ministry groups and organizations.
Provides parish come-together and fellowship activities.
Contacts: Julie Hopkins julia_a_hopkins@hotmail.com
Welcoming Ministry
Communicate with newly registered parishioners and welcome them in the parish community.
Contact: Elaine Smith e6smith@gmail.com
BAPTISMAL PREPARATION MINISTRY
To help parents and godparents understand the meaning of the sacrament of Baptism and their responsibility to raise their children in the Catholic faith.
Contact: Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Agustin & Brenda Padron brandynet@hotmail.com
MARRIAGE PREPARATION MINISTRY
To assist couples in the preparation of the celebration of their Sacrament of Marriage in the Catholic Church.
Contacts: Fr. Danilo Ramos daniloramos@sacredheartrowlett.org
Fr. Robinson Agbadugo ragabdugo@sacredheartrowlett.org
Deacon Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Deacon Leo Cortinas III leoelo@verizon.net
Francisco & Lily Chavarria frankchavarria33@gmail.com
BIBLE STUDY, PRAYER AND WORSHIP GROUPS
To provide opportunities for learning more about the Bible, the church and the sacraments.
To have moments of prayer, worship and praise to the Lord.
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
To visit and spend an hour or more in prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at the small historical church at the scheduled days and time during the week.
Contacts: Carol Dimaano adramos22@yahoo.com
Patricia Black trishatreat@gmail.com
Sunday Adult Bible Study
To reflect on and study the different books of the Bible. A study guidebook is provided and class is held on most Sundays after the 8:00 am Mass.
Contact: Mark Nightingale mdnight41@yahoo.com
Wednesday Night Bible/Book Study
An opportunity to study/reflect/share the meanings, the messages, the themes of the Holy Bible and enjoy significant book reads on various spiritual topics.
Contact: Patti Haynes phaynes@tx.rr.com
Vacation Bible School (TBA)
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Clases de Biblia los Lunes para Adultos (Family Classes in Spanish on Mondays & Tuedays)
Se dan a los papas de los niños mientras están en las clases del catecismo para aprender sobre las enseñanzas de la Biblia, tanto del Antiguo Testamento como del Nuevo Testamento.
To teach the parents of the children attending the Faith Formation classes about the teachings of the Bible, both from the Old and New Testament.
Contact: Diocelina & Gero Acuna (Tuesday) diocelina.murillo@yahoo.com
geronimoacuna572@yahoo.com
Margarita & Carlos Dubon (Monday) dubonauto@yahoo.com
cmargaritam@yahoo.com
“Familia Educadora en la Fe “(Family, Evangelizer for the Family)
Catechesis in a family environment on Wednesday evenings; read from the Bible and share reflections. They organize retreats for the members of the group and for the Hispanic members of the parish. They have a group of married couples who meet every other Friday in their homes to study from the Bible and other topics. They have a group for the children, the teens, and the young adults with their respective themes to study.
Contact: Armando y Patricia Gonzalez gonzalezmando@hotmail.com
“Renovacion Familiar Reflejo de Dios” (Family Renewal God’s Reflection)
Gather, praise and learn about God through talks, conferences, seminars and retreats both for the members and for the rest of the Hispanic parishioners. They meet every Friday.
Contact Leoncio y Gabriela Miranda leonciomiranda144@gmail.com
gaby-whitelife@hotmail.com
The Living Stones Praise and Worship Group
Gather in praise, worship and prayer and invite presenters or speakers to share a particular topic. They meet every fourth Thursday of the month.
Contact: Marty and Maureen Regan maureener@verizon.net
Legion of Mary Our Lady of Grace Praesidium
A worldwide church organization with a special devotion to the Blessed Mother. Promote the praying of the rosary and bring the Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Mother to families in their homes. They visit the sick and the elderly in their homes or in assisted living facilities.
Contact: Ann Hinkle B1scully@aol.com
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Group
Mostly Filipino parishioners of Sacred Heart but is open to all parishioners who meet every Wednesday at 6 pm to pray the Rosary and the novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
Contact: Amy Burk amyburk22@yahoo.com
Prayer for Vocation Cross
At the end of every weekend Mass, an individual or a family receives a cross to bring home and pray for vocations to the priesthood, the religious life and the diaconate during the week.
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SERVICE AND OUTREACH MINISTRIES
To provide help, care, resources and support to individuals and families who are in need and loss.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Provides spiritual, emotional and material assistance to individuals or families.
Contact: Nate Castelin nate.castelin@me.com
Knights of Columbus Council #10646
It is world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization engaged in charity (local and global scope).
Contact: Dennis Hernandez knight.denh@gmail.com
Malcolm Ducote ducotemj@gmail.com
Military Support Ministry (inactive)
Provides support through cards and comfort items/care packages to men and women serving in all branches and in-patients of VA facilities.
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PARISH COMMITTEES
Parish Pastoral Council
To provide advice and support to the Pastor in carrying out the mission of the parish to evangelize in words and deeds.
Contact: Fr. Danilo Ramos
Parish Finance Council
To provide advice and help to the Pastor for a responsible financial management and use of financial resources of the parish.
Contact: Andy Stryk a.stryk1@verizon.net
Parish Welcome Committee
To promote a warm welcome, provide information and promote integration of new members in the parish.
Contact: Elaine Smith e6smith@gmail.com
Seniors’ “Golden Oldies”
To provide fellowship and support to our senior parishioners at Sacred Heart.
Contact: Ginny Crowe tomginny3@gmail.com
Parish Pro-life Committee
To promote information about pro-life programs and encourage participation in supporting events and fundraising geared to the defense and promotion of life in all its stages.
Contact: Mark Nightingale mdnight41@yahoo.com
Parish Festival Committee
To organize, plan and coordinate volunteers and events for the annual parish festival to raise fund for the parish in general or for a designated purpose like the parish building or expansion fund.
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Parish Building Committee
To follow up with the raising of funds of “Our Past, Our Present, Our Future Capital Campaign’. To pursue the planning and building of a new sanctuary in the parish.
Contact: Andy Stryk a.stryk1@verizon.net
Sunday Food Sales Committee
To help raise funds for the parish building project almost every Sunday after the 2:30 pm Mass.
Para ayudar a levantar fondos para la construcción de un nuevo santuario cada Domingo después de la Misa de 2:30 pm.
Contact: Jose y Maria Gallardo j_gallardo12@yahoo.com
IN-PARISH SERVICES
Nursery (temporarily closed)
To attend to toddlers and young children (up to 4 years of age) during the 10:30 am Sunday Mass and as needed during one or another parish celebration or event.
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Parish Library (temporarily closed)
Our Church Library, located outside the Sacristy, is for all adults to use. Books are shelved by subject which are coded by color. A chart listing the subjects and colors is posted next to the shelves. To donate current and gently used books on religious topics, please put books in the basket marked “Return Books Here.”
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Parish Gift Shop and Bookstore
Offers a good number of religious articles and books for individuals and families. They make good gifts for family and friends.
Contacts: Joyce Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Julie Hopkins Julia_a_hopkins@hotmail.com
Social Media
To support the Mission of the church serving “everyone within our parish and to share the light of Christ with all… working to embrace our diverse community” using resources within the Draw, Teach, Connect framework as a tool of evangelization.
Contact: Patricia Hooker aussie1587@aol.com
phooker@sacredheartrowlett.org
PARISH STAFF DEPARTMENTS
To assist and help the Pastor in the administration of the parish and to carry out the mission of the parish through the various programs and activities of the different ministry groups, committees and church organizations.
Pastor: Rev. Danilo Ramos daniloramos@sacredheartrowlett.org
Rev. Robinson Agbadugo ragbadugo@sacredheartrowlett.org
Deacons: Jack Hopkins jmhopkins4@verizon.net
Ken Melston (retired) kmelston@sbcglobal.net
Leo Cortinas III leoelo@verizon.net
Parish Secretary: Cecilia Tanaka ctanaka@sacredheartrowlett.org
Communications Director: Patricia Hooker phooker@sacredheartrowlett.org
Business Manager: Niki Goodman niki.goodman@yahoo.com
Faith Formation:
Nancy Hampton nhampton@sacredheartrowlett.org
Alma Hernandez ahernandez@sacredheartrowlett.org
Music Director: Arlis Hamilton maestro_arlis@yahoo.com
Maintenance: Harry Rivera hrivera@sacredheartrowlett.org
Zelka Koricancic zkoricancic@gmail.com
Safe Environment Cecy Tanaka safeenvironment@sacredheartrowlett.org
High School Faith Ministry Lisa Jenkins ljenkins@sacredheartrowlett.org
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT OFFICE
To ensure that the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy is enforced, followed, annually reviewed and renewed in the parish for the clergy, the ministers, the volunteers, the invited speakers or presenters for the safety and protection of members and visitors during activities held within the parish boundaries.
Contact: Cecy Tanaka safeenvironment@sacredheartrowlett,org
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe/Novena a Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
To prepare for the annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12, a nine-day celebration of the Mass and reflections on the apparitions of the Blessed Mother to Juan Diego (now a saint) are held mostly for our Hispanic parishioners. A group called “the Matachines” perform an Azteca dance in honor of Our Lady.
Contact: Armando and Patricia Gonzalez gonzalezmando@hotmail.com
SEASONAL CELEBRATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS (Cont’d)
“Simbang Gabi Masses” (Early Dawn Masses)
A very popular Catholic tradition of celebrating Masses for each of the nine days before the feast of Christmas; most of our Filipino parishioners organize and celebrate this novena. It is mainly a Filipino Catholic tradition introduced in the Philippines by missionaries from Spain.
Contact: Amy Burk amyburk22@yahoo.com
Cookie Bacud bcdcookie@yahoo.com
“Via Crucis” en Vivo (Live Stations of the Cross)
On Good Friday afternoon, every year, a live Stations of the Cross is presented by some of our Hispanic parishioners around our parish grounds. This is to help us pray and reflect on the Passion, sufferings and death of Christ our Savior.
Contact: Armando and Patricia Gonzalez gonzalezmando@hotmail.com
Celebration for the “Quinceneras”
A Mass is celebrated in thanksgiving when a young person, usually a girl, reaches the age of fifteen. This is a very festive and important tradition celebrated usually by Hispanic families.
Contact: Candy Flores candyflores30@hotmail.com