Sacred Heart Parish. The Epiphany of the Lord. Behold, the Lord, the Might One, has come; And kingship is in him grasp, and power and dominion.

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1 Sacred Heart Parish The Epiphany of the Lord Behold, the Lord, the Might One, has come; And kingship is in him grasp, and power and dominion. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6 2nd Reading - Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel - Matthew 2:2 January 4,

2 Stewardship Corner ~...it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. EPHESIANS 3:5-6 Epiphany literally means becoming apparent or appearance. On this day we celebrate the fact that the reality of Jesus Christ as our Lord and as the divine and human son of God becomes apparent and real to us. This manifestation, following Christmas so closely, is another reminder to us of how gifted we are. It is an additional indication to us of how essential it is for us to acknowledge our giftedness and to respond in kind through stewardship. As one body, we need to support one another, those that are wounded, those that are suffering, those that are weak, those that are angered: We need to reach out to all of these people and help them to feel loved. When parts in a human body become wounded, distressed, or compromised, other parts in that same body assist by increasing their action. We need to realize that God is calling us to this increased action towards others in distress each day of our lives. See more at: Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant Sacred Heart Music Ministry An Open Invitation It is a special feeling to be able to contribute to the Liturgy of the Mass through music. You do not need to have any special training. You need the desire to contribute. Everyone is welcome from 6th grade up. There is no need to audition. Just come and join our wonderful group of singers. We meet every Wednesday night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the church. Singing is Praying twice! For more information, please contact Cathy Grebner at or me at cgrebner@comcast.net. Thank you to all who donated gifts to the Spirit of Christmas! We are truly blessed that our parish can share the joy of Christmas with so many of our brothers and sisters at Ware Senior Village, Lighthouse Youth Center, Cornerstone Pregnancy Center, Divine Sense Food Cupboard, Coatesville Catholic Social Services, and Oxford Neighborhood Services. May we continue to answer Christ's call to love and support the lessfortunate in our parish, community, and world Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, January 4, 2015

3 Have you visited our Welcome Desk in the Narthex yet? Have a question or suggestion? Need an appointment or to register as a parishioner? Want a Mass Card? We can do all of these things right from the Narthex before and after any Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass you attend. We know we all have busy schedules, and we want the Parish Office to be accessible to you so your experience here is pleasant. Please stop by and see our receptionists, Maddie and Alex, if you need any more information about our services and what we have to offer from the desk! Mark your calendars now for the 21 st Annual Mom Heart of the Home Spring Day of Renewal March 21, a.m. 3:30 p.m. Sts. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester Calling all moms, grandmothers, step-mothers, or women of nurturing nature. Do yourself a favor Plan ahead to spend the day with us! Give yourself this one day out of 365 to slow down and replenish your spirit. Deepen your relationship with God and Mary, Our Mother. The day includes times of reflection with all of our amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon speakers. Registration opens in December. Aid for Friends is requesting donations of frozen meals for members of our community in need! Our freezers are getting low. Any meals would be greatly appreciated. Containers can be found in the back room of the hall where the freezers are located. The containers are located in the Aid for Friends storage lockers. Thank you to all who continually bring meals. Your generosity is a great blessing to many! For questions, please contact Dana Felder at or aff@sacredheart.us. Sacred Heart Giving Due to early bulletin deadlines, the Giving information for December 21st and 28th, Christmas Eve/Day, the Solemnity of Mary, and January 4th will be in the January 11th bulletin. Thank you! Meals on Wheels Oxford Chapter is looking for volunteers to deliver hot nutritious meals at lunchtime Monday Friday. You choose how often once a month, twice a month, every week, or just sub occasionally. Meals are picked up at Ware Presbyterian Village at 11:00 am. It takes approximately one and a half hours to deliver meals to those who are homebound due to advanced age, disability, or illness. Please help us serve those in need in the Oxford community. For more information or to volunteer, please call Children s Liturgy is now offered for the entire 9 am Mass for children ages 4 through 1st grade. Check-in begins at 8:45 am in Classroom 105. Bishop Shanahan High School Winter-Summer Programs:-Bishop Shanahan High School and Dr. Richard Fuller offers the most comprehensive 35-hour training experience in a PSAT/SAT Program in the area (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1 in math), classes begin January 21, We also have information on our summer programs which include: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9) and Math Programs in Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus (all grades) ; Critical Thinking and Study Skills program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1) summer classes start June 22, For more information call Dr. Fuller or BSHS

4 M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday, January 10, :00 PM Both Species Extraordinary Minister: C. Karat, J. Kelly, E. Skotleski M. Snopkowski, L. Baggott Lector: J. Skotleski Altar Server: Trevor C., Ethan C., Abbey C. Music: Beth VanWoert, Karen Evangelista Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, January 11, :45 AM Extraordinary Minister: J. Mosley, R. Angelo, D. Signs Lector: D. Vendrick Altar Server: Mackenzie J., Molly J., Maura J. Music: Quiet Mass 9:00 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Fischel, B. Hampshire, M. Hillegass Lector: J. Jansen Altar Server: Hannah B., Jack B., Benjamin B. Music: Adult Choir, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: K. Plakosh, J. Saltysiak, M. Styer Lector: K. Heisler Altar Server: Emily S., Maggie S., Anna K. Music: Lauren Cupples, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: P. Carnevale, D. Alesi, E. Biancaniello Lector: M. Oronzio Altar Server: Dennis M., Patrick M., Jonathan F. Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday January 3, :00 pm Bridget Best Req. by Henry & Mary Belfiore and family Sunday January 4, :45 am Catherine & Joseph Orlando Req. by the Orlando family 9:00 am Nancy T. Rogers 10:30 am Bob Malinowski Req. by Marie & Lieb Strohmaier 12:00 pm Thomas Quigley Req. by Joyce Quigley and family Monday January 5, :00 am Edward Brush Req. by Helen Brush Tuesday January 6, :00 pm Maria Williams Req. by Desi & Gaby Schaffer Wednesday January 7, :00 am The Purgatorial Society Thursday January 8, :00 am Kathy Cowart Req. by Monica Murray Friday January 9, :30 am Bernice Springer Req. by the Ledger family Saturday January 10, :00 pm Maria Williams Req. by the Snopkowski family Sunday January 11, :45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher Req. by Joanne Kelleher 9:00 am Kathleen & William Hagen Req. by Connie & Charles Merkel 10:30 am Carolyn Watkins Req. by her children 12:00 pm The Bernard Maquire family Req. by Joyce Quigley Come Let Us Adore Him During the busy Advent Season, if you are tired and overwhelmed by your many duties and responsibilities; if you are trying to find meaning in life, then come spend some quiet time with our precious Lord Jesus Christ. Abandon yourself to Jesus in this "Sacrament of Love" and He will refresh you! The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you will come away feeling renewed and refreshed. There you can speak with Him about anything. You can offer Him your petitions, concerns, troubles, joys, gratitude and all your needs. He is always there waiting for you in the silence. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held on Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm. We are currently in need of an adorer at 10:00 am. If you are interested in becoming an adorer or would like to have more information about Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart Church, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, January 4, 2015

5 S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l Sacred Heart School News Sacred Heart School presented its 13th annual Christmas Show on Thursday, December 18th. Students in Pre k 3 through eighth grade starred in The Drowsy Shepherd. Each of our shows were directed by Mrs. Carolyn Heisler, our music teacher. We were very happy that so many Parishioners were able to attend and also happy to host 100 children from area pre schools during our morning performance. Gym begins on January 9th, AM in the school gym All children ages 6 and under are welcome, accompanied by an adult There is no fee and registration is not necessary Upcoming Events Friday, January 9th School Liturgy- 4th Grade Friday, January 16th Monday, January 19th -No School Sunday, January 25th 30th- Catholic Schools Week Friday, January 30th Mother-Son Dance To learn more about Sacred Heart School please contact Jennifer Whelan, Development Director at developmentshs@gmail.com or

6 Sacred Heart s Centennial Celebration Plans are underway to celebrate Sacred Heart s Centennial Celebration. Consider lending your time and talents to the Centennial Committee as plans are in the making to kick off a year long celebration starting on Saturday evening, June 6 th, 2015, and continuing thru out the year until the closing in June Sacred Heart s official anniversary is June 15, Consider being part of the heart, as our committee seeks volunteers that are willing to lend their time and talent and treasures. We need a wide spectrum of expertise to make this a celebration to remember. Sacred Heart s Collectable Christmas Ornament Sacred Heart s Centennial Committee will be selling a collectable 2014 Christmas ornament that highlights the original Sacred Heart Church on Broad Street in Oxford. The ornament depicts the Sacred Heart of old. There is a limited number of the keepsake ornaments offered. The cost of the glass Christmas ball is $12 each and will be available after Mass by a Centennial Committee member. We will also be taking pre-orders on a tapestry that will depict the old Sacred Heart Church, the current Sacred Heart Church and the school. PASTOR Rev. William Lange WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey Sacred Heart Parish Office Church Road, Oxford, PA Website: Sacred Heart Parish School Church Road, Oxford, PA Website: PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Jordan Guerin, Joan Meade, Theodore Jasinski, and all parishioners with special needs. Please contact the parish office if you would like to add someone to our prayer list. You may resubmit a person s name anytime through our website, or call Any new additions to the sick or military list will be in the bulletin for one month, then continued on the website for our prayers. Please contact the parish office for removal from the website prayer list. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon DAILY Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 8:00 am Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm & Friday 8:30 am Holy Days as announced in the bulletin Reconciliation Friday at 6:30 pm & Saturday at 4:00 pm Adoration Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm Rosary Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 am Friday - 8:00 am Miraculous Medal Novena Monday following 8:00 am Mass Chaplet of Divine Mercy Wednesday following 8:00 am Mass Our Lady of Fatima Rosary First Saturday of month at 4:15 pm REGISTRATION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS If you are new to the parish, we welcome you. You may come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to Our Lord, Jesus Christ there are no strangers in grace in His name we pray you will find peace, hospitality and friendship with us. You are invited to register at Sacred Heart after any Mass on the weekend, just stop by the Welcome Desk in the Lobby. SACRAMENTS: Visit our website, for the sacrament page and information about becoming Catholic, Baptisms, Marriage, and PREP. If you would prefer, you may call the parish office at for details. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK - If a loved one is dealing with a serious illness, it is wise to notify the parish office as soon as possible. This sacrament is intended by the Church to be a comfort and strength to people during their illness, not to be held out as Last Rites Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, January 4th, 2015