October 6, th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Sacred Heart / Church October 6, th Sunday in Ordinary Time God s Family in Manoa served by: Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor Rev. George J. Boyle, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Brian M. Kean, In Residence Deacon John J. Suplee Deacon Bill Williams Deacon Thomas J. Woods Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal Sister Kathleen McCafferty, S.S.J., Director of Religious Education Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M., Parish Service Ministries Miss Mary Ann Allton, Music Director Miss Kathy Morley, Youth Minister 105 Wilson Ave. Havertown, PA Phone: Fax: Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12-1 PM For Lunch) Evenings & Saturday: by Appointment Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sacred Heart School: N. Manoa Road Religious Education Office: *for CCD nights : Resource Room C.C.D. Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays (Sept. thru May) 6:45 PM - 8:05 PM Convent: Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary 108 Shelbourne Road MASS SCHEDULE SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00noon WEEKDAYS Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 AM Holy Days of Obligation As listed in bulletin and on Parish Website CONFESSIONS Saturday afternoon: 3:30-4:30 PM or anytime by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm *Adoration Chapel is located at the driveway exit of the Church parking lot to Wilson Ave.* 1

2 Mass Intentions for the Week Parish Registration We welcome new members to our Parish Family! Please stop at the Parish Center to register or download form at Tuesday, October 8 8:30am Joseph F. Green Wednesday, October 9 (St. Denis & Companions) 8:30am Victor Condi, Jr. Thursday, October 10 8:30am Paris Papa Friday, October 11 (Blessed John XX111) 8:30am Robert G. Stickney, III Saturday, October 12 8:30am John Shank DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass. ROSARY: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM before Mass. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Visit our Adoration Chapel Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm ALL ARE WELCOME! The Chapel is located at the exit driveway of the church parking lot leading to Wilson Ave. *The door is clearly marked* Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: OCTOBER 14 *Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 PM with the exception of the 4 th Sunday of each month, when Baptisms are celebrated at the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Jordan Class before setting up a date for Baptism. Pre-Jordan Class is held on the 2 nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center, with some exceptions. *Please consult Parish Bulletin or Website to verify* Marriage Couples intending to marry should contact one of the priests for an appointment to set a date. By Archdiocesan policy, this must be done at least six months prior to the date. Anointing of the Sick Sunday at Mass or Upon request - contact one of the priests at the rectory in case of serious illness. Reconciliation (Confession) Anytime by appointment Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM Visitation of the Sick If you or someone in your family is HOMEBOUND due to illness, disability, or advanced age, please call Sr. Bridget at the Parish Center ( ) so arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion. Also, please let us know when someone is in the hospital. Legion of Mary Meets each Monday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Rectory. Senior Citizens Sacred Heart Social Club, an Archdiocesan Organization, meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria. Parish Mission Statement We, the Sacred Heart Parish Community, knowing we are sustained by the Eucharist, dedicate ourselves to: Forming a prayerful and worshiping community Educating all in Christ s wisdom formed in and through the Gospel + Living our faith in today s society We strive to: Invite, welcome and serve all through our stewardship Unite our community through acceptance of one another + Comfort through word and deed 2

3 Dear Sisters & Brothers in the Lord, Welcome! It is a joy to have you join the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the 27 th Sunday in Ordinary Time. We are blessed through your presence and prayerful participation. May our time gathered in prayer nurture your faith and renew your spirit. Thanks for joining us.!! Hope you remembered our return to the Winter Mass Schedule!! Again, I thank you for making the necessary adjustments in your busy schedule to celebrate Mass with your faith community. On this weekend, I will address the Treasure part of Stewardship at all Liturgies. The Parish Financial Report is presented in our Church bulletin. In reviewing the numbers, your will note that, once again, we finished the fiscal year on the plus side. We were able to make improvements in our school building, as noted in property maintenance, along with coating the outside of the Church with a sealant. The Heritage of Faith funds were used to paint the Church. Approximately $5,000 remains in our Heritage of Faith account. Over the past five years, these funds enabled us to make many capital improvements. I am grateful to all the parishioners who contributed to the Heritage of Faith - Vision of Hope Campaign. I am grateful to all of you for the financial support that is reflected in the financial report. Your contributions enable us to provide services for our community and maintain our buildings. Your donations enable us to reach out to the needy, sharing our blessings. I only ask that you continue your faithful stewardship by maintaining your level of financial support. Know I am thankful! Your support makes my job much easier. Be well! God bless, Fr. McKee THANK YOU for your generous response to our Sacred Heart Sharing Project. St. Vincent de Paul Food Cupboard in Germantown was is great need & delighted to receive our food donations! The next Sharing Project food collection will be on the weekend of October 26-27! Collection Update September 29, 2013 $ 12, September 30, 2012 $ 15, Goal: $ 227, Year to Date: $ 225,851.00** Difference: $ - 1, **Includes $13, from Electronic Giving for September Thank you for your continued generous support! STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION UPDATE Total as of September 30, 2013: $31,315,00 From 198 Families Important Upcoming Meetings Social Club - Monday, October 7 at 1:00pm Bereavement #2 - Wed, October 9 at 7:00pm First Reconciliation Parent Meeting - Thursday, October10 at 7:00pm - EH Prayer Shawl Meeting - Monday, Oct 14 at 9:30am PreJordan - Monday, October 14 at 7:00pm Lectors Meeting - Monday, October 14 at 7:00pm Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion - Monday, October 14 at 7:30pm - Church Blood Pressure Screenings this Sunday, October 6 after the 7:30am & 12:00n Masses in the Cry Room (sponsored by the Parish Health Ministry 1 st Sunday of each month) * Scrip & Fun Money (gift cards for supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores, etc.) is sold in the Parish Center Sunday mornings: 10:00am 11:30am CHILDRENS LITURGY of the WORD For children in PreK Gr 1 resumes this SUNDAY, October 6 at the 10:30am Mass The first gathering of The EDGE (CCD for 7 th & 8 th Graders) will be Monday, October 7 at 6:45pm in Everett Hall. Registration forms can be downloaded at Contact Sr. Kate for details: or shpskate@comcast.net. Fall Bereavement Group is currently meeting on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the MKD Room - through November 6. Have you lost a loved one lately? Consider joining us! All are welcome! Winter Mass Schedule resumes this weekend! Saturday: 5:00pm Vigil Mass Sunday: 7:30-9:00-10:30am & 12:00noon 3

4 PRE-JORDAN CLASS Next PreJordan Session is: Monday, October 14 at 7:00pm in the MKD Room in the Parish Center. *Attendance at the Pre-Jordan Class is mandatory, prior to the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. Please call the Parish Center at (610) for further information. **upcoming PreJordan dates: Nov 11 & Dec 9 Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest member who was baptized during the month of September: Charles Michael Moore, Lily Marian Gallagher, Matthew Daniel Cullen, Molly Kathryn McCabe, Avabelle Romano, Nicholas J. Marotta, Daniel Ryan Millison, Seamus Muldoon McCabe and Erin McGettigan. Congratulations & God Bless You! REST IN PEACE Please pray for Frank Blescia and all members of our Sacred Heart Faith Community who have been welcomed to the happiness of eternal life. SICK Please pray for Baby Sean Cutilllo, Baby Olivia Kirmayer, Baby Andrew Sholl, Oscar Knox, Danielle Dahme, Vince Pitetti, Johnny Kohlenberg, Brayden Chandler, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Pasquale Dougherty, Mike Wilson, Loretta Malloy Lego, Don Wickersham, Brigid Sullivan, John Conway, Harry Gallagher, Jill Carey, Jack Clark, Joe Cutuli, Gina D Orazio, Fran Alfonsi, Ben Rodini, Joseph Forrest, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Tina DeFlavees, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Mary Nicolucci, Michael Feerick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Nick Califano, Mark Welsh, Gracyn Goodwin, Rose Mary Haley, Laura Bailey, Rita Hershey, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne Keller, Louise Savarese, Joanna Small, James Bamber, Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph News, Joanne Shain, Rose Scaramuzza, Anna McPhee, Celeste Gisondi, Helen Rebardo, John Huczko, Joseph Mulholland, Gertrude Corrigan, Nicholas Galassi, Andrew Cabrelli. Cathy Aquaro, Rick Reid, Helen Koob and Gregory Benoit. Poor Box Donations for October are designated for the IHM Literacy Center Please remember to pray for all men and women serving in the Armed Forces. May the sacrifices they are making bring peace. May God bring them all home safely and soon. H.O.P.E. H.O.P.E. will resume next week! If you have an urgent need H.O.P.E services, please leave a message for Isabelle Duca at SACRAMENT PARENT MEETINGS ** First Penance Parent Meeting ** Thursday, October 10 at 7:00pm in Everett Hall. At least one parent from each family needs to be present. ** Confirmation Parent/Child Meeting ** Thursday, October 17 at 7:00pm in Everett Hall. All candidates and at least one parent must attend Volunteers Adults & children age 7+ (with parent) are needed on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 1:00-3:00pm at CRADLES TO CRAYONS- in Conshohocken **Please contact Jean Murray at the Parish Center at or shpmurray@comcast.net for registration link. ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR S e v e r a l a d u l t s h a v e expressed an interest in forming an Adult Handbell Choir. O n c e f o r m e d, rehearsals will be Monday evening at 7:30pm. If interested, please contact Mary A n n A l l t o n a t shpallton@comcast.net or Previous handbell experience not necessary just a desire to join others to make Scripture Readings for Sunday, October 13 Reading I: 2 Kgs 5:14-17 Resp: Ps 98:1,2-3,3-4 Reading II: 2 Tim 2:8-13 Gospel: Luke 17:11-19 Sunday and Daily Readings at ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Choir Loft New members are always welcome! No experience or expertise necessary! Contact Mary Ann Allton at or shpallton@comcast.net Casseroles for St. John s Hospice are due Friday, October 18 Pans, lids & an easy recipe are available at the doors of church! Please take one home today! For more info, call Mary at Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am October 18 to Mary Durkin, 300 N. Manoa Rd. or Palma Ricci, 11 Woodbine Rd! OCTOBER Month of the Holy Rosary & Respect Life Month PRAY the ROSARY + Pray for Life! Inspiring Thoughts of Pope Francis Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in his own image, destined to live for ever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. 4

5 Public Square ROSARY CRUSADE Please join this World Wide ROSARY on Saturday, OCTOBER 12 at 12:00noon Join us...less than 1/2 hour! On the Front Steps of Sacred Heart Church Over 10,000 Public Rosary Rallies will be held throughout the United States on this date! Plan to be part of this great PRAYER.. especially as Pope Francis will consecrate the World to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Sunday, October 13. SOCIAL CLUB Next meeting: Monday, October 7 at 1:00pm. New members most welcome! Join us for coffee/tea...conversation! Enjoy BINGO, Cards! SPECIAL ITALIAN LUNCHEON - It is that time of year again, where we celebrate and walk in support of Sacred Heart and Catholic education. ds, relatives & neighbors affair is open to all! Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for guests. Upcoming Trips: Friday, October 18 -Casino Bus trip to Atlantic Club. Cost $25/Rebate $25! Call Rita at to reserve. Wednesday, Feb 19 to Friday, Feb 21, GRAND HOTEL, CAPE MAY - Meals/activities/shows/ Casino Trips & more! $299pp double/ $369 single. For Catholic news in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archbishop Chaput s weekly column more!...your faith. Stay informed, educated and inspired. Many parishioners use Electronic Funds Transfer as an alternative method for giving, To enroll or to learn more about Sacred Heart Parish Giving, please go KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS For information on the newly forming Sacred Heart Parish Council, please call Fran Waldron at or shmanoakofc@gmail.com 2ND ANNUAL Saturday, October 12 Sacred Heart School ANOINTING of the SICK Next Sunday, October 13 at 12:00noon Mass Anyone with a lingering illness, advanced in age, anticipating surgery or who has had surgery this year is invited to take part in our celebration of Anointing **If you need assistance and/or transportation to attend, please call Sr Bridget or Deacon John at Pro-Life News RACHEL S VINEYARD! POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREATS: FRI 10/4 - SUN 10/6 Malvern. Contact: Geri Simboli simboli2@earthlink.net or Priscilla O'Connor oconnorp1@comcast.net or 24 HOUR PREGNANCY HOTLINE: ! Help free 24-7 All completely confidential FORTY HOURS October Homilist: Msgr. John Jagodzinski 7:00pm each evening All-Day Eucharistic Adoration in Church. Please set aside time to make a visit during these very special days of Grace for our Parish! Sacred Heart School 5 th Annual Walk-A-Thon! Celebrating & Supporting Sacred Heart and Catholic Education! Friday, October 25 at 1:30pm An invitation from our Principal, Mrs. Celie Magee: ALL are most welcome to accompany the students, teachers, Fr. McKee, and myself on our 1.7 mile parade through Manoa on Friday, October 25 th! In addition to being a fundraiser, this event invigorates the wonderful school spirit here at SHS! Students are revving up..and as always, we are counting on your incredible support. More details to follow! 7:00-11:30pm in School Gym. Food, Music, Raffles & Silent Auction. Beer Tasting! Seasonal & Domestic! Pre-purchase tickets: $30 person/ $50 couple. For tickets please contact: Katie Browne - mkbrowne2000@yahoo.com or It's sure to be a fun night for all! 5

6 SACRED HEART PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 1, 2012 THRU JUNE 30, 2013 INCOME CHURCH SCHOOL SUNDAY COLLECTIONS 897,843. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS 153,435. SOCIALS/DONATIONS 35, ,010. TUITION/REGISTRATION 609,977. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 33,840. SCHOOL FEES/MISC./INTEREST 39,713. TOTAL INCOME 1,120, ,700. 1,853,116. EXPENSES DIOCESAN ASSESSMENT 116,300. SALARIES/BENEFIT 358, ,004. ADMINISTRATION 260, ,419. MAINTENANCE 84, ,151. CAPITAL EXPENSE 23,725. TOTAL EXPENSES 820, ,804,705. EXCESS/DEFICIT 300,010. (251,599.) 48,411. FINANCIAL REPORTS COMPARISONS INCOME Sunday Collections 871, , ,843. Special Collections 177, , ,435. Socials/Donations 78, , ,308. Tuition/Registration 439, , ,977. Religious Education 39, , ,840. School Fees/Misc../Interest 60, , ,713. TOTAL INCOME 1,667,915. 1, ,853,116. EXPENSES Diocesan Assessment 116, , ,300. Salaries/Benefits 1,082,245. 1,035,816. 1,093,638. Administration 317, , ,931. Maintenance 151, , ,111. CAPITAL EXPENSE 23,725. TOTAL EXPENSE 1,667,778. 1,626,160. 1,804,705. EXCESS , ,411. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REPAIRS COST School Carpets Carpet Warehouse 18, School Techology Dell Marketing 21, Church Sealant L.F. Henry 11, Sr. Kate s Car Armen Chevrolet 14, School Lighting &Tiles Moore Electric 23, School Roof Upkeep Miller Roofing 6, School Security Video Northeast Total Comm. 3, HERITAGE OF FAITH FUNDS Church Painting L.F. Henry Painting 41, STEWARDSHIP DONATIONS Made by Sacred Heart Parish ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY ST. RAPHAELA CENTER PRO-LIFE COALITION SISTERS OF I.H.M. CAMILLA HALL CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES WELCOME CENTER PROJECT HOME ST. THOMAS AQUINAS PARISH TOTAL $ 10,