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Deacon Bernie Bauer and his wife, Marilyn, have been named by the Officers as February’s Family of the Month and is given primarily to recognize the many years of service they both have given to this parish and this Council. They have been recognized as Family of the Month at least five times by this Council during the past fifteen years, one of which was as Supreme Family of the Month.

Marilyn has been a long time member of the St Jude Guild.

Bernie celebrated his 89^th birthday in February, and it is our hope that he and Marilyn will celebrate several more.

Dan and Kathy Murphy are January’s Family of the Month for their numerous volunteer efforts for this Council, this parish and our community. Dan currently serves as this Council’s Warden and has served in the capacities of Inside and Outside Guards. He is a disaster relief team member and delivers “Meals on Wheels” (including chairing this campaign this month). For the past 6 years, Dan has served Sacred Heart’s Men’s Club as its secretary. 

Kathy and Dan deliver food monthly from the Parish to Jackson House. They have called bingo at Greenwood Manor and have volunteered to help with residents during the renovation of their health clinic. Kathy and Dan have delivered Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets the past 3 years. For the past 5 years, Kathy has cooked 25 pounds of rice and Dan has prepared shrimp creole for our annual Mardi Gras celebration and intend to do so again this year. 

Kathy is a member of St Martha’s Guild and works with a second grade teacher at Mountain Pine School assisting with activities, providing treats and school supplies for the students as well as hats and scarfs for Christmas.

Pictured (l-r) Ed and Claudia Keearns and Lucy and Marvin Young.

Ed and Claudia Keearns and Marvin and Lucy Young have been selected as co Families of the Month for December for their respective coordination and efforts related to the Christmas Basket Charity Program. Ed’s leadership extends beyond Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish to a communitywide effort involving over 22 churches and agencies and providing food and presents to 160 families with 550 children in need throughout the area. 

Ed also serves as a special advocate for CASA, coordinates the weekly delivery of donated food items from the Parish to Jackson House and is a member of the Honor Guard. 

Claudia works closely with Ed on the Christmas Basket Charity Program, specifically with the Ladies of Sacred Heart and the Angel Tree. She was also very active in the Parish Treasure Sale.

Marvin and Lucy coordinated the food delivery from Project Hope and its distribution into the boxes for individual family delivery. Marvin and Lucy also volunteer their time at Jackson House every Tuesday.

Thanks to both these Families of the Month for their Christian giving of their time and talents.