Sacred Heart Parish. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

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1 Sacred Heart Parish The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Sirach 3:2-6 2nd Reading - Colossians 3:12-21 Gospel - Matthew 2:13-15, December 29,

2 Stewardship Corner ~ We see the importance of family life this weekend as the foundational unit in our faith evidenced by the love and humility shared between the members of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. God has given us this great example to emulate both in our church lives and in secular society. How do we live our lives by the example of the Holy Family? And what are the keys to living successfully as Catholic families in today s world? In the reading from Sirach, we hear how each member is crucial to the growth of the family as a whole. Sirach talks about honor, obedience, and justice as specific qualities necessary between family members in order to function as a cohesive and holy unit. We must see the cruciality in our family members, acknowledge it, and be thankful for each person and what they do as part of the family. Paul s letter to the Colossians tells us of five virtues found in good family members, but puts love above all as, the bond of perfection. When we live virtuously as families- according to the example set by the Holy Family with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in our hearts- we find peace. Paul encourages us to, let the peace of Christ control [our] hearts, the peace into which [we] were also called in one body. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. COL 3:14-15 Have you ever noticed the extreme sense of peace and calm that overcomes you when you make certain decisions? That peace comes from God; it comes to us when we let the peace of Christ control our hearts. Oftentimes with family, we find certain situations frustrating which makes it easy to lose patience with others- this does not leave us feeling at peace. On the other hand, when we act in kind and compassionate ways that encourage growth for the entire unit, we become part of that one body of Christ and experience the peace Paul alludes to. As individuals we become a family, and as families we become that one body with the larger family of Sacred Heart and the whole Catholic Church. Be conscious of your actions, your words, and your thanksgiving with your family: See how you all can grow when you let the peace of Christ control your hearts. Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant, Parish Services Director 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, December 29, 2013

3 The Octave of the Nativity of the Lord The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God is Wednesday, January 1, 2014, a Holy Day of Obligation Mass times include: Vigil Mass on Tuesday, Dec. 31st at 5:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 1st at 8:00 am and 12 noon. Please note for your calendar: Adoration will take place from 8 am - 5 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 31st, New Years Eve. There will be NO Confessions on Wednesday, January 1st. Thank you to all who donated gifts for our Giving Tree! 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, Mom's House, Coatesville Catholic Social Services, and Oxford Neighborhood Services. May we continue to answer Christ's call to love and support the less-fortunate in our parish, community, and world. Sacred Heart Giving: December 15th, 2013 Dec. 15th Collection: $ 12, Dec. Month to Date: $ 31, Poor Box Collection Dec. 8 & Dec. 15: $ Thank you! A Notice from the Archdiocese The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has entered into a 60 year arrangement with a company (StoneMor) to handle the operations of the 13 Archdiocesan cemeteries. A petition has been filed with the Orphans Court seeking approval of the arrangement. All parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be providing a notice from December 22, 2013 through January 5, This Notice of Filing Petition for Authority to Enter into Agreements will be available to Sacred Heart s parishioners at the Welcome Desk in the vestibule or on our website, until January 5th. This notice will include a list of the 13 cemeteries affected by this petition. For further information, please visit the Archdiocesan website: Beginning in January, the Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited every Wednesday following 8:00 am morning Mass. Please contact the parish office for further information.

4 M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday, January 4, :00 PM Extraordinary Minister: D. Alesi, G. Campbell, M. Campbell Lector: M. Williams Altar Server: Teddy Chesson, Elizabeth Taylor, Morgan Curl Music: Jamie Shover, Karen Evangelista Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, January 5, :45 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Quigley, D. Signs Lector: A. Tzanakis Altar Server: Alex, George, & Abby Tzanakis Music: Beth Van Woert Ushers: 9:00 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Merkel, C. Michalski Lector: J. Jansen Altar Server: Hannah, Jack, & Benjamin Baggott Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle - Guitars Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton LOWwC: June Thompson & Wyatt Teen Volunteers 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: M. Beletti, C. Kennedy, J. Saltysiak Lector: J. Fazio Altar Server: Joe Dougherty, Keith Heisler, Brenna Marzano Music: Lauren Cupples, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine Lacek, Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 Noon Both Species Extraordinary Minister: Jeri Santine, Joe Santine, J. Felder, J. Watkins, K. Leyman Lector: M. Oronzio Altar Server: James & John Michalski Music: Sacred Heart Adult Choir Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday December 28, :00 pm Doris Stall, req. by sisters, Katherine & Bertie Sunday December 29, :45 am Bill Quigley, req. by Kevin & Carol Quigley 9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart Parish 10:30 am Carmen Mastroguiseppe, req. by John Mosley 12:00 Noon Salvatore Marchese, req. by the Williams Family Monday December 30, :00 am Dominic R. Sciarra, req. by Doc & Connie Bering Tuesday December 31, :00 pm Alice Pannebaker, req. by Doc & Connie Bering Wednesday January 1, :00 am The People of Sacred Heart Parish 12:00 Noon Nancy Karat, req. by Charlie & Claudia Karat & Family Thursday January 2, :00 am Edward F. Quintenz, req. by John & Pat Kozakowski Friday January 3, :30 am David & Shannon Detweiler Saturday January 4, :00 pm The Purgatorial Society Sunday January 5, :45 am Joann Di Liberto, req. by the Benedek Family 9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart Parish 10:30 am Richard A. Kennell, req. by Janet Kennell 12:00 Noon Diane Nangle, req. by the Donahue Family PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Thomas Muchanic, Gary & Linda Tomasulo, Sue Vinciguerra, Pat Ryan, George Cleary, 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 ext.1. 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 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, December 29, 2013

5 Ministries Children s Liturgy of the ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE Word is offered during the 9:00 am Mass. For more information, please contact Phoung Besancon at or Phuong.Besancon@gmail.com. What gift can we give Jesus? We can give Him our hearts. Jesus delights in you! Come and spend some quiet time with Almighty God. He is always available to you and just waiting for you to allow Him to love you and comfort you. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held on Tuesdays from 8 am to 7 pm. Be sure to join us for the upcoming March for Life on Wednesday, January 22, Sacred Heart will provide a bus to the annual March For Life in Washington, DC that will leave the Church parking lot at 6:30 am on Wednesday, January 22nd, Seats are limited! Please make reservations for this trip. Contact Sheila Hamilton at (610) , 7makescircus@gmail.com or Dos Leach at (610) , dosleach@zoominternet.net. We are currently in need of an adorer for 2 pm. If you are interested in becoming an adorer or would like to have more information about Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart Parish, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at In order to provide as much time as possible at the march, we will be eating on the bus. Please pack meals accordingly. We will return to Sacred Heart's parking lot by 7:00 pm. Sacred Heart School Sacred Heart School Many Families, One Heart Sacred Heart School provides a quality Catholic education with an average class size of 18; enhanced by the latest technology, fine arts, Spanish and enrichment programs. We will be accepting registrations for the school year beginning in January. Please contact the school office to schedule a tour. Financial aid is available. Please join us for the following upcoming events: Wednesday, January 8th - Open Gym. Come cure cabin fever with your little ones from noon to 1:30 p.m. Our gym will be open for all children ages 6 and under accompanied by an adult. Sunday, January 26th - Catholic Schools Week Mass at 10:30. Open House immediately following Mass. Tuesday, January 28th - Open House from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Spirit Night beginning at 6:30p.m. Congratulations to former Class of 2012 Sacred Heart alumni: Brendan Dearing and Lindsay Washkalavitch for being elected to represent the freshman class on Student Council at Bishop Shanahan High School.

6 PASTOR Rev. Gregory J. Hamill WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey Sacred Heart Parish Office Church Road Oxford, PA Sacred Heart Parish School Website: 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 Saturday at 4:00 pm & Wednesday at 6:30 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 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 ext.1 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, December 29, 2013