Sacred Heart Parish. 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA 19018

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Parish 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Partnering Parishes, (Drexel Hill) and (Chester) Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM -4:00PM Phone 610-623-0409 Fax 610-623-2926 E-mail

1 Parish 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA Partnering Parishes, (Drexel Hill) and (Chester) Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM -4:00PM Phone Fax sacredheartchurch@rcn.com Parish Website: THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH ~ DECEMBER 31, 2017 Rev. Msgr. George A. Majoros, M.Div., M.S., Pastor 092 SACRED HEART COVER PAGE 1

2 December 31, 2017 Dear Partnering Parishioners, Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph We are blessed to have loving families here in our parish. As we celebrate this Sunday within the Octave of Christmas dedicated to the Holy Family of Nazareth, we are reminded by this annual celebration that God s blessings come to our society by way of the family. Saint John Paul II once wrote that we owe to the family our very existence as an individual. Each of us is...particular, unique and unrepeatable as a person. We recognize the great truth that although families have roles and functions, the main value in families is in the relationships, which are irreplaceable. He continued: The future of the world and of the Church passes through the family (Apostolic Exhortation On the Family, 1994). It was Father Patrick Peyton, a Holy Cross Priest, who coined the phrase the family that prayers together stay together. This is sound advice as we enter into the New Year. During this New Year of 2018, ask God our Father to help you live as the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, united in respect and love. So that He can bring all of you to the joy and peace of the eternal home of heaven. Here is another piece of advice that has been around for many years. CHILDREN LEAN WHAT THEY LIVE If a child lives with criticism, he/she learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility, he/she learns to fight. If a child lives with ridicule, he/she learns to be shy. If a child lives with shame, he/she learns to feel guilty. If a child lives with tolerance, he/she learns to be patient. If a child lives with encouragement, he/she learns to have confidence. If a child lives with praise, he/she learns to appreciate. If a child lives with fairness, he/she learns justice. If a child lives with security, he/she learns to have faith. If a child lives with approval, he/she learns to like himself/herself. If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, he/she learns to find love in the world. (Author is anonymous) NEW YEAR S DAY IS THE SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD - A HOLY DAY WITHOUT OBLIGATION THIS YEAR. Because it falls on a Monday the obligation is dispensed this year. Please consider starting your New Year s festivities by participating in Holy Mass. Schedule for Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Sunday evening, December 31, New Year s Eve Church 10:00 P.M. Special Night Mass. Prior to Mass: A Holy Hour of Reparation and Grace from 9:00-10P.M. Immediately following the 10PM Mass a Social in St. Charles Parish Hall. Please bring beverages, finger food and snacks to share. Monday, January 1, New Year s Day Church at 8:30A.M. Church at 12:00NOON Reminder about Parish Contributions This Sunday marks the end of the calendar year for the 2017 Church contributions. After January 15 th please call the rectory if you need a statement of you contributions for tax purposes. As is common in our Catholic parishes, your Subsidy for Catholic School and PREP are based on your full and active participation in worship and your sacrificial giving. YEAR END GIVING It is never too late to make an end of the year tax deductible contribution to one of the following areas: The Sponsor -A -Student Program to assist families of our parish at other area Catholic Schools The Sponsor A Student at PREP Program The Memorial Fund in memory of a deceased loved one at or St. Charles. THANK YOU for your cards and gifts I wish to express my sincere appreciation for all the Christmas cards, greetings and gifts that you sent to us, your parish priests. They are truly signs of your affection and support for the holy priesthood. On behalf of us priests, Deacon John Farrell and our staffs, we wish you and your families all the blessings of this Christmas Season and a very happy and blessed New Year of 2018! God Bless, Reverend Monsignor George A. Majoros

Mass Intentions Church 4:00PM + Memorial Fund Sunday, December 31 7:30 AM + Cavanaugh, Salute & Lesniak Families Of John Moran Monday, January 1 New Year s Day 12:00 Noon Living & Deceased

Charles Sunday, January 7 7:30 AM + Bunky Bush & Vincenzio Tatasciore Sunday, December 31 9:15AM + Thaddeus & Stella Klecko Of son, Robert Klecko Sunday, January 7 9:15AM + Deceased Members of the

3 Mass Intentions Church 4:00PM + Memorial Fund Sunday, December 31 7:30 AM + Cavanaugh, Salute & Lesniak Families Of John Moran Monday, January 1 New Year s Day 12:00 Noon Living & Deceased Parishioners of Tuesday, January 2 8:30AM - In Gratitude Of Emilie Wrzesniewski Wednesday, January 3 8:30AM + Intention of the Holy Souls Saturday, January 6 4:00PM + Thomas Crawford, Sr. Staff of St. Charles Sunday, January 7 7:30 AM + Bunky Bush & Vincenzio Tatasciore Sunday, December 31 9:15AM + Thaddeus & Stella Klecko Of son, Robert Klecko Sunday, January 7 9:15AM + Deceased Members of the Busz, Czernik & Kokoszka families Of Bob Klecko JANUARY 1, 2018 Start The New Year With A Prayer This year January 1st is not a Holy Day of Obligation but all are invited to join us. MASS SCHEDULE 8:30AM Mass 12:00Noon Open Mass Intentions For January 8, 13, 15, 16, 20, 24, 31. February 4, 5, 6, 11, 13, 20, 21, 24, 25, 28, March 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 17, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26. Call the rectory This Bulletin Went To Print Early Mass Celebrants Weekend of December :00PM 7:30AM Msgr. Majoros Fr. McKenzie, OSA 9:15AM Fr. Sperger 5:30PM Fr. Zaleski 10:00AM Fr. Zaleski 4:00PM Fr. Kelly 10:00PM Msgr. Majoros Mass Celebrants Weekend of January 6-7 4:00PM 7:30AM 9:15AM Fr. Kelly Msgr. Majoros Fr. McKenzie OSA 5:30PM Fr. Zaleski 10:00AM Msgr. Majoros 4:00PM Fr. Sperger Mass Celebrants Are Subject To Change The Following Have Asked For Our Prayers Bill Becht - Walt Bush -Julian John D Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick- Christine Hanson - Patricia Kaeser- Kaitlyn Klein - Helen Langley - Patrice Laut - Joanne Marks - Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski- Al Yakas. Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors January 6-7 4:00PM Leoncio/Johnson/Barrett 7:30AM Mettimano/Resnick Counters: B Taking Down The Christmas Decorations If you have a hour to spare on Monday, January 8, 2018 please join us after the morning Mass to take down the Church Christmas Decorations. Candles For The Month Of January + Theresa & Robert Kauffman - James Nielsen

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. - December 24, 2017 Sunday Envelopes Total Will appear in a future bulletin St.

4 FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. - December 24, 2017 Sunday Envelopes Total Will appear in a future bulletin St. Hedwig - December 24, 2017 Sunday Envelopes TOTAL Will appear in a future bulletin And All Christmas Collections Will Appear In A Future Bulletin Join Us On January 7, 2018 HOSPITALITY SUNDAY AT ST. CHARLES The First Sunday Of Every Month following the 7:30 & 10:00AM Masses Please stop in for some light refreshments and friendly talk. Christmas Brunch St. Hedwig Fatima Sodality will host their annual Christmas brunch on Sunday, January 7 at Duffer's Mill, Chichester, following the 9:15 Mass. All are invited. Tickets for Fatima members - $12 and Guests - $15. For more information and tickets contact Frances Kwapisz Wishing you Beautiful moments, Treasured memories, And all the blessings A heart can know! Happy New Year! Cold & Flu Season People feeling ill should avoid receiving Communion from the chalice. If extremely ill staying home would be in order not to spread sickness, especially to our seniors. At the Sign of Peace refrain from shaking hands as a nod to the person next to you is always just as good as a handshake. Candles For The Year 2018 Candles For The Month Are Now Available. The Cost is $20. You may call the rectory during business hours at to reserve your candle for you loved one. St. Hedwig Maintenance Fund In Memory of Stanley & Natalie Zoltak: Joe & Irene Kisleiko $ RECTORY OFFICE CLOSED () Due To Vacations And Holiday Schedules The Rectory Office Will Be Closed On Tuesday, January 2, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Schedule (Vigil) 4:00PM, 7:30AM St. Hedwig Chapel 9:15AM (Rosary before Mass) St. Charles (Vigil) 5:30PM, 10:00AM, 4:00PM St. Charles St. Charles Weekdays 8:30AM Mon, Tues, Wed (Rosary AFTER Mass) 8:30AM Thurs, Fri, Sat Holy Days (Vigil) 7:00PM, 8:30AM 12 Noon, 7:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00-3:45PM Saturday St. Hedwig Chapel 9:00AM Sunday St. Charles 4:30-5:15PM before Vigil 6:30-7:30PM on the Thursday before 1st Friday St. Charles 9:15-10:00AM on the First Saturday of the month Lotto Tickets You may still purchase a $25.00 lotto ticket through Easter to help with parish finances. Extra forms can be found in the vestibule of the church. Prizes are $ New Years Day $1, Easter Sunday, $ on Sunday, and $50.00 on weekdays. These make wonderful Gifts. Thank you and good luck! Drawing Begins January 1, 2018

Prayer For the Feast of The Holy Family Dear Lord, bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and mutual love that You found in Your own family in the little town of Nazareth.

Help her to be pure and kind, gentle and self-sacrificing. For the more she resembles you, the better will our family be. Lord Jesus, bless the children of our family.

5 Prayer For the Feast of The Holy Family Dear Lord, bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and mutual love that You found in Your own family in the little town of Nazareth. Saint Joseph, bless the head of our family. Obtain for him the strength, the wisdom, and the prudence he needs to support and direct those under his care. Mother Mary, bless the mother of our family. Help her to be pure and kind, gentle and self-sacrificing. For the more she resembles you, the better will our family be. Lord Jesus, bless the children of our family. Help them to be obedient and devoted to their parents. Make them more and more like You. Let them grow, as You did, in wisdom and age and grace before God and man. Holy Family of Nazareth, make our family and home more and more like Yours, until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with You. Amen. CatholicPhilly.com. Stay up to date with local Catholic news. Use your computer or smart phone to read about parish news, Archbishop Chaput s column and other commentary, plus information on activities throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Sign up for a free newsletter sent by twice a week at A Prayer For The New Year + + Come, Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Risen Christ, Be with us today and always. Be our Light, our Guide, And our Comforter. Be our Strength, our Courage, And our Sanctifier. May this new year be a time Of deep spiritual growth for us, A time of welcoming Your graces and gifts, A time for forgiving freely And unconditionally, A time for growing In virtue and goodness. Come, Holy Spirit, Be with us today and always. Amen FORMED Parish Code: K7YRT9 The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God honors Mary as mother of Jesus Christ who is fully God and fully human. Mary is also recalled as "Queen of Peace" on this day designated as World Day of Peace. This feast is celebrated on January 1st. We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. 3rd Century; Oldest Known Prayer to Mary Preparing your Advance Directive Presented by: St. Eugene s and Mercy Fitz Hospital Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 9:30 AM in St. Eugene Parish Hall. Rev. Peter A. Clark, S.J., Ph.D., will speak on Advance Directives and what you need to know to prepare your Living Will and Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney. This presentation will answer your questions about palliative care, spiritual care, hospice care, nutrition and hydration and spiritual care. If you would like to find out more about these very important issues, please rsvp that you will attend to Sr. Betty Burke, Parish Nurse at steugenenurse@rcn.com or call the rectory at

Sacred Heart Parish. 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM -4:00PM

Sacred Heart Parish. 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM -4:00PM Parish 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Partnering Parishes, (Drexel Hill) and (Chester) Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM -4:00PM Phone 610-623-0409 Fax 610-623-2926 E-mail sacredheartchurch@rcn.com