Sacred Heart Parish. Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing

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1 Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing St. Therese of Lisieux Mission established 1891 Parish founded 1973 Sacred Heart Parish PASTOR Reverend Peter J. DiMaria WEEKEND ASSISTANT Father Frank Giuffre DIRECTOR OF LITURGY AND SACRED MUSIC Sister Marganne Drago, SSJ RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mrs. Patricia Fauls and Mrs. Jennifer Fauls-Leaver ADMINISTRATIVE ASST. Dolores Eichelberger Office HOLY CROSS REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mrs. Theresa Healy, Principal thealy@holycrossregionalschool.org , ext Corner of Lewis Road & Walnut Street P.O. Box 64 Royersford, PA Fax Website: 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 PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 AM Weekdays Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM Holy Days Consult Bulletin for Schedule SACRAMENT OF PENANCE Saturday: 3:00-3:45 PM Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30-7:50 AM Wednesday: 6:30-7:15 PM On the Feast of our Lady of Fatima, October 13 th, Pope Francis consecrates the entire world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

2 Sunday, October 13, th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Lord has revealed to the nations His saving power. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the LORD, all you lands: break into song; sing praise. Psalm 98:3 FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR Thoughts On The Pope s Latest Comments By JEFFREY TUCKER Prepare yourself for another round. There will be a wave of news stories about how Pope Francis is backing away from Catholic teaching on homosexuality, abortion, and the like, and how he is working to reverse the course of his Predecessors. You will hear this 10,000 times during the next few weeks. In fact, I was just called by a large media company (make that two) to address the subject, and I don t think they much liked what I had to say. Here is what I had to say. permits the accusation of hypocrisy to stick. Nothing in the Pope s words undoes any Catholic teaching. What s more, he intends no change whatsoever. What he is bringing to these hot-button issues is a humane clarity that reflects an aspect of Catholicism that is frequently overlooked in the world at large. It is the most common perception in the world today that Catholicism is nothing more than a strict set of life rules and the Church herself operates more as the judge and inquisitor not only over her members but over the society at large. This is the perception of the whole import of Catholic teaching. And because of the perception, the scandals of the last ten years have been particularly damaging to the reputation of Catholicism, simply because it But the truth is that this view of Catholicism is just wrong. Yes, there are rules and these rules are going nowhere. They are a fixed part of Catholic belief. But alongside those rules, there is also unfathomable mercy, love, and forgiveness. The view that Catholicism is nothing more than rules is a wildly imbalanced view and it does indeed cry out for correction. What s more, all Catholics know it to be untrue. We know it mainly from the confessional. We ve all been there and unearthed our sins and told them. What do we hear in response? We hear mercy. We hear forgiveness and compassion. We are given a path to enter back into personal healing from sin. We are given the grace of forgiveness. We leave with a new sense that things can begin again, and feeling a profound sense of a lifted burden. This is what the confessional offers. Yes, it is a juridical chamber of sorts, but that s not its only import. The Church also offers profound mercy and compassion and love and forgiveness for us. That is its stunning power in a world of intolerance and cruelty. Page Sacred Heart Parish

3 Why does this Pope believe that now is the time for this message? Part of it is his personality. It s his way. He is a pastor and an evangelist. His experiences tell him that this is something he can bring to his ministry. He clearly has a remarkable gift, and he is going with his strongest asset as a personality and a priest. What s more, there is a case to be made that this is exactly what we need right now. Why? After the Second Vatican Council, so many aspects of the faith came to be completely shattered. The wide perception was that there was no more doctrine: Nothing that was true before is true now. There are no more teachings. Everything old is gone and the new is yet to be created. In response to this nonsense, John Paul II worked for so many years just to clarify and restore. He gave us the Catechism of the Catholic Church, a brilliant document that helped put things back together again and provide some clarity. Benedict XVI came next to add theological depth and take on the profoundly important subject of the liturgy of the faith. He too worked to restore and bring dignity and clarity back to these practices. Pope Francis is next in line. With renewed clarity about doctrine, morals, and liturgy having taken place, and having inherited this template, he is interested in adding a crucial and critical pastoral and evangelistic element that he perceives to be lacking. His contribution is additive, not corrective. And what he has said is clearly true and introduces an element that has always been present but has too often been ignored by the press and the world. Further and this should not be forgotten he is speaking not as an infallible guide to all things, but only as the pastor. Of course he injects his own way into the discussion. But speaking for myself here, I m seriously warming to his way. He speaks to the whole world the way we are used to our own parish priests as speaking. He is casual. He is charming. He is a colleague in the faith. This is disarming and it takes some getting used to, to be sure. But for my part, I m now experiencing joy when I read his comments, not just because what he is saying needs to be said but also because he is saying what is true. We must never forget that the message of the faith to the world is not a static thing but a progressive unfolding of truth that takes on new shapes and colorations depending on the time and place. Why? Because the faith is that big, that gigantic, that momentous. It can never be fully expressed in one age or under one papacy. There is always more to say and more to do. And truly, Pope Francis is doing the Lord s work, just as his Predecessors have done. Silver Liners- Monday October 14 th 11:00 am St. Katherine Drexel room. Speaker: Father DiMaria Topic: Lourdes.my journey Due to unforeseen circumstances Fr. DiMaria was unable to present his talk on Lourdes at the September meeting. Therefore, Father s presentation will take place at this month s October 14 th meeting. Lunch will be provided at this meeting. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Invite You Are Invited to an Open House - The 2013 Open House at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will be held Sunday, October 27. Let our future priests guide you through this historical landmark where you will view artwork treasures, explore the life of seminarians and learn about graduate degrees for laity. Tours are approximately 90 minutes long and begin at 12 pm with final tour starting at 3:30 pm. Refreshments are available throughout the afternoon. Stay for evening prayer and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 5:00 pm in Saint Martin of Tours Chapel. St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is located 100 East Wynnewood Road in Wynnewood (corner of City Avenue and Wynnewood Road; entrance on Wynnewood Road). For more information call (610) Page Sacred Heart Parish

4 World Mission Sunday is coming. October 19 and 20 Do Good on Earth Guest Speaker: Missionary Priest, Father Pezzi At a time when the needs in the Missions have grown substantially, and the urgency of the cry of the poor is all the more pronounced, please give generously on World Mission Sunday. The theme for the United States observance of this day is: DO GOOD ON EARTH. This is taken from the words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the young Carmelite Sister who is the Patroness of the Missions. It is a call to put faith into action! World Mission Sunday tells the story of the Missionary efforts of the Salesian Sisters in Chennai, India, and their pastoral work. The Sisters save the girls lives, and with love they teach and celebrate the Faith. It is a most inspiring glimpse into Missionary realities today. Dynamic Catholic Woman Come, Join Us! All Women Welcome! Our study of Matthew Kelly s book, Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, continues! Why not join us? Invite your friends! There is so much we can learn about our faith! Check the schedule and consider being a part of this dynamic group of women! Two groups one on Monday and one on Wednesday 7 p.m. in the Mother Katharine Drexel Room. Further information, contact Sister Marganne at sr.mdrago@sacredheartroyersford.org Monday evening, 7 p.m. Katharine Drexel Room Oct. 14: Third Sign: Generous Spirit Oct. 21 Second Sign: Study Oct Fourth Sign: Evangelization November 4: NO MEETING --- Matthew Kelly coming on November 9 to St. Eleanor church 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov Concluding Session Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. Katharine Drexel Room October 16: Second Sign: Study October 23: NO MEETING October 30: Fourth Sign: Evangelization November 6: NO MEETING --- Matthew Kelly coming on November 9 to St. Eleanor church 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. November 13: Concluding Session URGENT NEED: Message From PROJECT OUTREACH - The economy remains poor for many. We currently have more clients with greater needs than ever, and our closets are bare. Our food supplies are very low and our funds for emergency fuel, electric and medicine cannot meet the present day demands. Please consider bringing non-perishable items with you to Mass each week and leave them on the stage in the church hall. Most needed items are canned meat, peanut butter, jelly, tomatoes and other canned vegetables, cereal, rice, boxes of pudding and jello, etc.if you would like to consider a cash donation to support our emergency funding, please make the check payable to Project Outreach. Thank you and God bless your generosity. A CHRISTMAS CAROL - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013 Join the Sacred Heart Silverliners for an afternoon of fun at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster, PA. Total cost for the trip (includes bus/play/lunch) $78.00/person. The bus will depart Sacred Heart parking lot at 10 a.m. Please be in the parking lot no later than 9:45am. Buffet starts at 11:45 a.m. - Show starts at 1:15 p.m. Return time to Sacred Heart parking lot approximately 4:30pm. Deadline for checks is Friday, November 1, For more information and reservations, please contact Joe Getley Page Sacred Heart Parish

5 BABYSITTING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR OUR MATTHEW KELLY EVENT. 50% OF THE TICKETS ARE SOLD. DON T MISS OUT! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!! TO PREVIEW SOME OF MATTHEW KELLY S EARLIER PRESENTATIONS SEARCH MATTHEW KELLY ON YOUTUBE AT: READY FOR A RECHARGE??? WANT TO GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK?? Don t Miss This!! PASSION & PURPOSE LIVE Featuring Matthew Kelly & Musical Guest, Eliot Morris SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013 SAINT ELEANOR CATHOLIC CHURCH 647 LOCUST STREET, COLLEGEVILLE, PA :00AM 1:30PM. ONLY $39 PER TICKET. JOIN US! YOUR LIFE WON T BE THE SAME! IT S POWERFUL. IT S PRACTICAL. and we promise it s fun! Who is Matthew Kelly? - New York Times bestselling author - One of the world s best speakers spoken in more than 50 countries - Invited to speak to over 50,000 high school students last year - Author of 4 of the top 10 Catholic bestsellers Come! Be energized! Invite someone! Does God really have a plan for your life? Ready to start living your faith on a deeper level? What does Catholicism have to do with your life? What does it mean for our relationships? Our families? Do not miss this opportunity to hear one of the most dynamic and sought-after voices of our time! For more information or to purchase your ticket: or (610) Sponsored by: Sacred Heart Church, Royersford, Saint Eleanor Church, Collegeville, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, Schwenksville and St. Mary Church, Schwenksville. Holy Cross Basket Raffle News - Clean out those closets! We are collecting items to be used to create baskets from business donations. We are always looking for baskets, especially LARGE ones. We are also in need of NEW items to use as basket accessories. We can use candles, bath & beauty items cds, dvds, picture frames, glasses, stationery, games, ribbon, etc. We can make use of just about anything! Items can be placed in the box marked Basket Raffle located by the stage in the parish hall Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Highs Joint Class Reunion Party Saturday, November 16, 2013, 7-11:30PM - Knights of Columbus Mater Dei Council Hall Route 252 and Malin Road, Newtown Square, PA Call: Pam Marchese Glennon at , or Tim Valentine, CPA, CRAFTERS WANTED! St. Mary s Annual Christmas Bazaar and Craft Show in Schwenksville, still has spaces available. November 22nd from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and November 23rd from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. For more info, contact Stephanie if interested at: sleichner@churchofsaintmary.org. Parish Religious Education Updates - P.R.E.P Classes for all Level 7 Confirmation candidates will be held on the 3 rd Wednesday of every month from 5-6 pm in the Katharine Drexel room. Classes begin on October 16. The other dates are as follows: November 20, December 18, January 15, and February 19 practice (no sponsors needed). Confirmation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 10:00 am. First Penance for Level 3 ONLY will be held on Saturday October 25, Practice will be held during the PREP classes with the Catechists. Questions, please contact us at the Religious Education Office ( ) or us at God bless! Jen Fauls-Leaver & Patti Fauls, CDRE, Sacred Heart Parish. Page Sacred Heart Parish

6 Voice of Therese, The Little Flower For me to love You, Jesus, as You love me, I would have to borrow Your own love and then I would be at rest. Stewardship is a Way of Life - God s Plan for Giving Weekend of October 6: $ $10, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Increased Offering Campaign continues to meet with great success. At this time 184 families have responded to our request representing a combined weekly increase of $1, If you have not yet responded to Father DiMaria s letter, please do so this week. Your response will be acknowledged immediately. Thank you for your generous response to our campaign. The net profit for our annual Parish Fair was $23, We would like to offer a word of thanks to all who joined in this effort and made it the wonderful affair which it was! Praying For the Sick and Those That Need Our Prayers Caroline Gennaria, Rudi Mosselmans, Bea Snyder, Frank Pizzica, Cloe Stadelmaier, Maria Fuimano, Nancy Kushner, Jonathan Nagrant, Jim Schloth, Paul Roma, Marie Iannacone, Anthony Alfano, Charlie Roselle, Patrick Walters, Rosemarie Linahan, Maria Viola, Brendon & William Baynard, Vera Mousseau, Tommy Cummings, Valerie Richards, Christine Crane Reitnour, Steven DiGuiseppe, Johanne Ozoroski, Evelyn Wochele, David DePaoli, Lenore McGinley, Mary Louise Roberts, Baby Audrey Grainer, Laurie Beth Ronan, Michelle O Sullivan, Elizabeth Cummings, Anne Marie Gaughan, Denise Tontarski, Nicole Gallagher, Mary Jane Killeen, Una Prendergast, Christina Brohan, Shawn Reed, Caroline Cummings, Justin Farley, James Coccia, Theresa Haines, Ione Mastrangelo, Eleanor Williams, Patsy Gambino, Zachary Green, Josephine Stubanus, Rose Gomery, Jane Warzel, Jennifer Brown, Thomas Hill, Mildred Dishongh, Matthew Knoebel, Amanda Moser, Barbara Dougherty, Mary DeGennaro, Nicole Gallagher, Andrea Igoe, Elena Craft, Kevin Schurr, Emory Corrigan, Eric Sassaman, Riqui Villegas, Jane Hartman, Lorraine Rocci, Baby Katharine Italia, James Boyle, Carl Pedersen, Maxmillian Good, Rachel Myers THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS Monday October 14, :00 AM Martin DePaoli requested by Ed and Mary Anne Tefft Tuesday October 15, :00 AM Rosie Pietrofiesse requested by Joseph and Jeanne Durante Wednesday October 16, :00 AM Mario DiGuiseppe requested by the McGuigan Family Thursday October 17, :00 AM Merinda Rose Thompson requested by the Walbridge Famiyl Saturday October 19, :15 PM Catherine Staley requested by the Connelly Family Sunday October 20, :00 AM Joan Funk requested by Laura Hritz 9:30 AM Mary Louise Eichler 11:15 AM Sacred Heart Parishioners, Living and Deceased ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Saturday, October 19 4:15 PM Sunday, October 20 8:00 AM Sunday, October 20 9:30 AM Sunday, October 20 11:15 AM Casey Flanagan Ryan Gilinger Christopher Haffey Emily McDonnell Megan McDonnell Melissa Israel MaryKate Mooney Ethan Nafus Giovanni Calamia AJ Pastella Antonio Stento CALLING ALL CHIILDREN to SING at CHRISTMAS EVE 4 p.m. MASS!! Once again Sacred Heart parish will have its annual 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass at John Paul II High School and we are forming a choir! Any child from 2nd to 8th grade is welcome to join! Rehearsals will be on WEDNESDAYS starting on NOVEMBER 6 Time: 4 to 4:45 p.m. in Sacred Heart Parish Hall To register your child, contact Sister Marganne at sr.mdrago@sacredheartroyersford.org today! Page Sacred Heart Parish

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