Sacred Heart Parish. Third Sunday of Advent. The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.

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1 Sacred Heart Parish Third Sunday of Advent The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Isaiah 61:1-2a, nd Reading - 1 Thessalonians: 5:16-24 Gospel - John 1:6-8, December 14,

2 Stewardship Corner ~ St. John the Baptist understands his place, his rank in relation to the Lord. When he says I am not worthy to untie his sandal strap, we must appreciate that untying the master s sandals was the task of the lowest ranking servant in the household. John the Baptist is indicating that he is even lower than that. In a sense we all are. One of the key aspects of stewardship is humility. This is a time in the church year when each of us must seek and practice humility. St. John the Baptist provided a cleansing Baptism; however, Jesus baptizes us with the Holy Spirit. We need to be prepared for that. St. Paul exhorts the Thessalonians, Do not quench the Spirit. Advent and Christmas are times for a joyful spirit. In fact, we are called to revel in it. This is not a time to have reservations; it is not a time to be indifferent; it is not a time to refute our faith; and it is so easy to become preoccupied with all of the things which are occurring to divert us from the birth of Christ. In his final message to the Thessalonians in this reading Paul calls all to be faithful but also reminds us that this faith is based upon our acceptance of the presence and the power of God. He consistently warns us that one of the evils we must avoid is total self reliance. For Paul that is a greater threat than Satan himself. Let us all look to St. John the Baptist and live by his example of humility in the Spirit this season. See more at: Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant 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. Please note the change in Mass times for the following dates: Tuesday, December 23rd Mass will be held at 8 am Wednesday, December 31st Mass will be held at 5 pm Thursday, January 1st Mass will be held at 8 am and 12 pm Christmas Mass Schedule: Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Masses at: 5:00 pm in the Church 5:10 pm in the Gym 7:00 pm in the Church 10:00 pm in the Church ( Midnight ) Thursday, December 25th Christmas Day Masses at: 10:30 am in the Church 12:00 pm in the Church Spirit of Christmas It s that time of year! Time for the Spirt of Christmas! Please visit our Parish Giving Tree set up in the Narthex. Every year, this parish project helps families in our area receive food and gifts to help them joyfully celebrate the birth of our Savior. Feel free to browse the gift tags and pick one or more tags you d like to help provide the needed assistance. Place unwrapped gifts with gift tags under the tree anytime before Thursday, December 18th Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, December 14, 2014

3 Join us in welcoming the new members to our Sacred Heart Parish family... Anthony Randow, Jane McNamara, David Hardic & Antoinette Spevetz, Christopher & Anita Meenan and family, Mary Beth Montgomery Sacred Heart Church welcomes the newly Baptized members of our parish... Gavin Michael Hankins, Jennifer Rose Caserta, Isabella Rose Caserta, Amelia Grace Pickar, Anina Louise Caldwell, Arianna Lucia Palita Have you visited our Welcome Desk in the Narthex yet? Sacred Heart Giving December 7, 2014 December 7th Regular Collection: $ 12, nd Collection: Retired Religious Fund $ 2, Feast of Immaculate Conception $ 1, Poor Box: 12/07/2014 $ Thank you! 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! 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. 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 Congratulations to Kaitlyn Wiant, our Director of Operations, and her fiancé, Collin Sceski, on their engagement! Please keep them in your prayers over the next coming months as they prepare for the celebration of their marriage. Opportunities for Confessions before Christmas: Friday, Dec. 19 at 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm (note change from 6:30 pm) Saturday, Dec. 20 at 4:00 pm two priests will be available to hear confessions (one priest will continue past 4:45 pm as needed.)

4 M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday, December 20, :00 PM Extraordinary Minister: B. Gondol, L. Baggott, J. Gallagher Lector: K. Heisler Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, December 21, :45 AM Extraordinary Minister: J. D Aquanno, P. Kozakowski, J. Mosley Lector: R. Angelo Music: Quiet Mass 9:00 AM Both Species Extraordinary Minister: M. Hampshire, B. Hampshire, M. Johnson, J. Jansen, K. Kelly Lector: J. Norris Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Captain, B. Leach, K. Plakosh Lector: J. Watkins Music: Adult Choir, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: K. Leyman, D. Murphy, D. Alesi Lector: P. Leyman Music: Lauren Cupples, Karen Evangelista Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday December 13, :00 pm Louis Hartman Req. by Lillian Hartman Sunday December 14, :45 am Joseph Hamill Req. by the Orlando Family 9:00 am The Benedek Family Req. by the Di Liberto Family 10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart 12:00 pm Philip and Rose Leo Req. by N. Leo Monday December 15, :00 am Helen & Stephen Sledjeski Tuesday December 16, :00 pm James & Margaret Maley Wednesday December 17, :00 am Maria Williams Req. by Jack & Rosalie Kelly Thursday December 18, :00 am Irene Turows Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bissot and family Friday December 19, :30 am Jane Maley Saturday December 20, :00 pm Adam & Sophie Jaszczynski Req. by Cecelia Leo Sunday December 21, :45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher Req. by the Kelleher family 9:00 am Raymond Norris Req. by Jo Anne and Joanna Norris 10:30 am Robert De Laurentis Req. by Mary De Laurentis 12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart 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. 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, December 14, 2014

5 S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l Sacred Heart School News A fun time was had by all who attended our annual Father-Daughter dance on Friday, December 5th. The gym was decorated as a Winter Wonderland and guests were treated to dinner, refreshments, a desert bar and dancing. Please join us on Tuesday, December 16th for our final Toddler Time. We will be meeting from 10-11AM in the pre k 3 classroom. Please join Sacred Heart School for a community performance of our annual Christmas Show, The Tale of the Drowsy Shepherd Thursday, December 18th at 9:30 in the school gym (Additional shows at 1PM and 7PM) There s trouble in Bethlehem! Aaron, a shepherd at Shem s Sheep Shop is sleeping on the job and the sheep are disappearing rapidly. The president of Wee R Sheep, Inc. is coming for his annual inspection and if Aaron can t stay awake and shape up, he s going to have to sheep out! Nothing short of a miracle can change things for this drowsy shepherd. and word has it from a band of Angels that one has just happened in a small stable down the street. And coming in January. Open Gym on Friday mornings from AM All children ages 6 and under are welcome, accompanied by an adult To learn more about Sacred Heart School please contact Jennifer Whelan, Development Director at developmentshs@gmail.com or SCRIP Gift Cards will be available after all Masses and in the school office. Proceeds from the gift card sales will benefit Sacred Heart School s tuition assistance program. The following gift cards are available: Applebee s, Bed, Bath and Beyond, CVS, Dick s Sporting Goods, Dunkin Donuts, Lowe s, Red Robin, Regal Theatres, Starbucks, TJ Maxx/Marshalls/Home Goods, Texas Roadhouse, The Home Depot, Walgreens, Redners, Giant and Acme.

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. Please consider joining the Centennial Committee and see how you can be a part in making this celebration a year to remember. 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, December 14, 2014