Sacred Heart Parish. PASTOR Reverend Tadeusz Gorka. WEEKEND ASSISTANT Reverend Frank Giuffre

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1 Sacred Heart Parish Corner of Lewis Road & Walnut Street P.O. Box 64 Royersford, PA Fax Website: PASTOR Reverend Tadeusz Gorka WEEKEND ASSISTANT Reverend Frank Giuffre DIRECTOR OF SACRED MUSIC Mrs. Milena Urban RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Patricia Fauls OFFICE MANAGER Dolores Eichelberger HOLY CROSS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mrs. Theresa Healy, Principal holycrossregionalschool.org , ext EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Come adore our Eucharistic Lord in the Little Flower Perpetual Adoration Chapel which is attached to the Rectory. The Chapel is available for prayer at all times day and night. THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Saturday Anticipated Mass: 4:15 p.m. Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Weekdays Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. Holy Days Consult Bulletin for Schedule SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30-7:50 a.m. Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 p.m. November 26, 2017

2 Prayer on The Feast of Christ the King JESUS, Thou didst declare that Thy Kingdom is upon the earth, but not of the earth; it is a spiritual, supernatural Kingdom, the Kingdom of truth. It fights with the power of conviction, and conquers by this means the hearts that by right belong to it. Thou Thyself art witness to this truth, and Thou Thyself art the Truth. Jesus, I believe that Thou art truly a King because Thou hast come into the world to institute among people the rule of God; every person who is of the truth, who believes in God and recognizes His authority in human affairs, owes Thee a loyal and undivided allegiance and "hears Thy voice." As a Catholic I am a member of Thy Kingdom, and Thou art my King. To Thee I owe loyalty, obedience, and love. Help me to carry out these most sacred duties toward Thee. I wish to be "of the truth " that is "a child of God" and gladly to hear Thy voice and follow Thee in all things. I accept Thee as my King and submit to Thy authority. Reign supremely in my heart and in my life. Thy reign is heavenly peace; Thy law is love. Help me to pray and work that Thy Kingdom may come into every soul, every family, every nation. Jesus, since I honor Thee as my King, I come to Thee with great confidence, asking Thee to grant this special favor, if it be Thy holy Will: (Mention your request). Lord Jesus Christ, my King, I adore Thee as the Son of God, and through the prayers of Thy most loving Mother I beg of Thee, send me from out of the abundance of Thy loving Heart the grace of the Holy Spirit in order that He may enlighten my ignorance, purify and sanctify my sinful heart, and confirm me in Thy holy love. This I request through the love of the Father and the Holy Spirit, through Thine infinite mercy, and through the merits of all Thy Saints. Amen. Consecration CHRIST, Jesus, I acknowledge Thee as King of the universe. All that has been made has been created for Thee. Make full use of Thy rights over me. I renew the promises I made in Baptism when I renounced Satan and all his pomps and works. I promise to live a good Christian life. Especially, I undertake to help, to the extent of my means, to secure the triumph of the rights of God and of Thy Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer Thee my poor efforts so that all hearts may acknowledge Thy sacred Royalty and the Kingdom of Thy peace may be established throughout the entire universe. Amen. Next weekend, we will hold a Retirement Fund for Religious Collection. A generous response to this annual collection will greatly assist in providing for the increasing needs of the religious who have so faithfully served the Church. We owe them our gratitude and pledge of support. Thank you in advance for your kind assistance in this worthy endeavor. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Anderlonis, Vicar for Consecrated Life The Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be held: Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30 PM; Thursday, December 8 8 AM and 6:30 PM. Sacred Heart s Little Flower Perpetual Adoration Chapel Testimonials of Favors Granted He gives me His peace and calm. He shows me how to serve Him. Thank you Jesus Thank you Lord for the opportunity you gave me and the courage to take it. Page Sacred Heart Parish

3 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops 3211 FOURTH STREET NE WASHINGTON DC WEBSITE: FAX Solidarity at the Service of All People in the Middle East - February 10, 2017 Archbishop William E. Lori Our Christian brothers and sisters in the Middle East need our solidarity, and the Middle East needs our Christian brothers and sisters. A concern for our Christian brethren is inclusive and does not exclude a concern for all the peoples of the region who suffer violence and persecution, both minorities and majorities, both Muslims and Christians. A recent USCCB delegation visit to Iraq confirmed once again that what has happened and continues to happen to Christians, Yezidis, Shia Muslims, and other minorities in Syria and Iraq, at the hands of the so-called "Islamic State," is genocide. It is important for Syrians and Iraqis of all faiths to recognize this as genocide, for that recognition is a way to help everyone come to grips with what is happening, and to form future generations that will reject any ideology that leads to genocidal acts and other atrocities. Likewise, a particular focus on minorities is essential to forming communities that respect the rights of all, including members of the majority. What can our nation do? The United States can: Accept our nation's fair share of the most vulnerable families of all religions and ethnicities for resettlement as refugees, including special consideration of the victims of genocide and other atrocities; Encourage both the central government in Baghdad and the regional government in Erbil to strengthen the rule of law based on equal citizenship and ensure the protection of all, including vulnerable minorities; U.S. assistance should help local and national efforts to improve policing and the judiciary, while encouraging appropriate self-governance at the local level; similar actions will also be needed in Syria; and Provide generous U.S. humanitarian and development assistance to refugees, displaced persons and communities in Iraq and Syria as they rebuild, including funding for trusted faith -based non-governmental agencies like Catholic Relief Services and local Caritas agencies so that aid reaches all groups, including majority and minority communities. To focus attention on the plight of Christians and other minorities is not to ignore the suffering of others. Rather, by focusing on the most vulnerable members of society, we strengthen the entire fabric of society to protect the rights of all. Page Sacred Heart Parish

4 SAVE THE DATE! BREAKFAST BUFFET SERVED BY PJP ATHLETES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 ND 8:30 AM 10:30 AM* CHADWICK S AT SHANNONDELL 2750 EGYPT ROAD, AUDUBON, PA TICKETS $8.00/PERSON, CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE FREE ORDER YOUR TICKETS TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY GOING TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: All proceeds go directly to PJP Athletic Club which benefit PJP athletes. *Santa will be present during the entire breakfast. The Sacred Heart Silver Liners will be hosting a catered Christmas luncheon gala on Monday, December 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m., to be held in the church café. Desserts will be provided by our members. Entertainment will be provided by the Spring-Ford Choir and Orchestra! We cordially invite non-members to attend and perhaps join our group in the new year. The cost for non-members is $ Cost for members is $6.00. Please call Jean O Rourke at to reserve a spot by December 4th as seating will be limited. Do you or a friend need a ride to a doctor s appointment? Would a homecooked meal be a help as you recover from an illness or surgery? How else can the H.E.A.R.T. parish volunteers help? Please call H.E.A.R.T or us at: HEART@sacredheartroyersford.org For the Months Ahead This Thanksgiving, start a new tradition with your family. You ll find many suggestions for occasions throughout the year in which together, you may access free : Movies, Documentaries, Apologetics, Youth- Related Content, all available to download on FORMED. Use it on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can study, listen, read, and enjoy first-rate movies for all ages. To access the FORMED content visit our parish website: sacredheartroyersford.org, select Parish Links, select FORMED, Enter Code: e532c4. T S H S L S C Homemade Pierogi and Nut Rolls When: Each Saturday and Sunday through November 26 orders will be taken after all Masses in the Sacred Heart Café, or call Tina DePaul ( ) to place an order. Cost: $ 8 a dozen Potato Cheese Pierogi $15 a Large Homemade Nut Roll Please pay when ordering. Pick-up: Saturday December 9th 9 a.m. - Noon Please support our seniors programs. Thank you. Sara Nyce and The Silver Liners Seniors Page Sacred Heart Parish

5 Beginning this weekend, November 25th and 26th, The Giving Tree, will be located in the Fellowship Café. The Giving Tree provides area shelters with needed supplies and gifts at Christmas. We reach out to those in need at St. Mary's Shelter, My Brother's Place and Birthright as well as individuals in our local community. If you would like to participate, please take an ornament from the tree, purchase the item indicated on the ornament, and then return it to the tree with the ornament attached to the gift. Gift wrapping the item is optional! The deadline to return gifts is 12 noon on Sunday, December 17th. Call Theresa McKeon at if you have any questions. Thank you! The Pennsylvania Low Income LIHEAP Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program that provides assistance to individuals who are having trouble paying their electric, natural gas or other heating bills. The LIHEAP program provides cash and crisis assistance by a direct payment to a vendor, such as a utility like PECO. LIHEAP also has money allocated for emergencies including reinstating service that has been shut-off for non-payment, fuel payments, and repairing leaking pipes and broken furnaces. Homeowners, renters, roomers and subsidized housing tenants may be eligible. Last year LIHEAP helped over 40,000 PECO customers totaling more than $17 million in assistance. The LIHEAP Program is now available through Friday, March 30, Apply now before the assistance runs out! Contact PECO at or visit BABYSITTING AT SACRED HEART PARISH is held during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. weekend Masses. Children ages six weeks to four years of age are welcome. For information, contact: Miss May at St. Martin de Porres Families in Need Please help us to continue sharing our good fortune and prayers with needy families from St. Martin de Porres parish in North Philadelphia. A list of the families and instructions on how you can make a difference is available. Please stop by the café to pick up a family to support. If anyone is available to help collect and organize the food and gifts on the day of the drop off, Friday, December 15th, please contact Teresa Miller at teresa-pa@comcast.net, Merry Christmas! Teresa Miller One candle burns this week next to the Blessed Virgin Mary statue in memory of James Golie, Jr. requested by Wife and Children One candle burns this week next to the St. Joseph statue in memory of John and Jane Mizak requested by Family. SHARE THE GOOD NEWS - If you know of good news associated with our Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, other private schools, or other public schools in which a Sacred Heart Student is the recipient, please it to Dolores@sacredheartroyersford.org. Please obtain the permission needed to place the article in our bulletin prior to submission. Christmas Wafers are now available to purchase on Sundays in the Café Please purchase them at checkout. BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS FOR CHRISTMAS. Bulletin information and inserts should be ed to Dolores@sacredheartroyersford.org Christmas Bulletin Submissions due: 12/11 Page Sacred Heart Parish

6 VOICE OF THÉRÈSE, THE LITTLE FLOWER When I fall on the road I can quickly rise again and Jesus takes me by the hand. WEEK OF NOVEMBER 27, 2017 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 2017 STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE GOD S PLAN FOR GIVING Contributions for the weekend of November 19th will be posted in the December 3rd bulletin. PRAYING FOR THE SICK AND THOSE IN NEED OF OUR PRAYERS Kevin Schurr, Steven DiGuiseppe, Elizabeth, Caroline and Tommy Cummings, Michael Sirico, William Good, Wes Gholson, Garrett Rogers, Brian Szalabofka, Elena Craft, Walt Kalil, Stephen Spitko, Rachel Minnick, Maureen Osiol, Joseph Tuski, Polly Tornetta, Ed McLaughlin, James Coccia, Alexander DiGuiseppe, Michelle Reed, Gina Jefferson, Audrey Grainer, Gail Brant, Baby Madison, Nicholas Gonzalez, Diane Koch, Alex Stadelmeier, Alice Pitcock, Eileen Tevis, Nicole Ryziw, Herb Nyce, J. Parker, Eleanor Latorre Kashmere, Donna Bloguszewski, Elizabeth Cassidy, Donald Campbell, Brian Spitko, Sara Nyce NEW in the Café and just in time for Christmas! Stocks Pound Cake Sale Price is $15 and payment is due when placing order. Orders will be taken each Sunday in November in the café through November 26. Cakes can be picked up: Wed., Dec. 20th, between 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. 8 p.m.? s - Please contact Christine Klag: Saint Aloysius Parish School is in search of a certified Spanish Teacher to facilitate the Student Spanish Program. Hours are Monday, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM Grades 4-8 Please contact: Mrs. Kathleen Bruce, Principal kbruce@saintaloysius.net or call The Sacred Heart Silver Liners sincerely thank all who contributed items for the Veterans. Your generosity and heartfelt warmth was overwhelming. God bless you all, and God bless all of our Veterans! MON., Nov. 27 TUES., Nov. 28 Page Sacred Heart Parish 8:00 AM Joseph and Antoinette DiMaria 8:00 AM Alfred Berner Requested by the Galbraith Family WED., Nov. 29 8:00 AM Mary McDonnell Requested by the Santoro Family THURS. Nov. 30 Saint Andrew, Apostle 8:00 AM Timothy Wheeler Requested by Jackie and Steve Knerr 6:30 PM Lambs of the Lord FRI., Dec. 1 SAT., Dec. 2 SUN., Dec. 3 Children s Liturgy Mass 8:00 AM Lori Poisker Requested by Shelby and Steven Bird 4:15 PM Anne F. Vaughan Requested by the Cirino Family First Sunday of Advent 8:00 AM Sacred Heart Parishioners, Living and Deceased 9:30 AM Brian Ward Requested by the Hoffner Family 11:15 AM Mary E. McDonnell Requested by the Girls JV Basketball Team The Welcome Ministry Please consider serving as a Greeter once a month or every other month. We are in need of Greeters especially at the 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM Masses, at the door to the Café. It is a wonderful opportunity to interact with members of our Parish. It is also a wonderful opportunity for groups where service hours are required. Just arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass, open the doors and say Hello!! You may sign-up to participate via: 1) the Sacred Heart Website (sacredheartroyersford.org) - just click on The Welcome Ministry tab under Parish Links and you will be directed to the Welcome Ministry page; 2) by at: welcomeministry@sacredheartroyersford.org; or, 3) use the sign-up sheet at the Information Table after Mass. Thank you for considering this Ministry. It is a wonderful experience.

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