Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013 MASSES Daily: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M. Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M. Sunday - 7:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Holy Day - As Scheduled Confessions - Monday- Friday 7:45 A.M. Saturday 3:15-3:45 P.M. Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. MASS Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual (Polish and English) Confession - Sunday at 9:00 A.M. Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To live and grow as a church in the Roman Catholic tradition by devotion to God in worship, doctrine, ministry, and loving service to each other and to the people entrusted to us. Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services WEEKEND ASSISTANTS: REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A. PHONE: 610-623-0409 SHC316@aol.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net JANUARY 5, 2014
The Epiphany of Our Lord 2014 Masses of the Week 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Patricia Cabrey Of. Eleanor & Drew Sunday, January 5 7:30AM + John Rodenbaugh Of. Fr. Mike 11:00AM + Intention of the Rosary Sodality Monday, January 6 8:00AM +Kayla Kelly Of. Walter & Loretta Dorsey Tuesday, January 7 8:00AM + Maria Przepiorka Of. Alexandra Danicki Wednesday, January 8 8:00AM + John & Paula Kelly Of. daughter, Ruth Blesz Thursday, January 9 8:00AM - Special Intention Of. Ethel Henninger Friday, January 10 8:00AM + Living & Deceased Members of Sacred Heart Parish Saturday, January 11 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Walter & Stephanie Gensievski Sunday, January 12 7:30AM + OPEN INTENTION 11:00AM - 55th Wedding Anniversary Blessings for Tom & Stella Pyfer PLEASE NOTE: Beginning January 2014 Sacred Heart will no longer have a Saturday morning 8:00AM Mass. Candles For The Month Of January + Antonio & Pellegrina DeGennaro + Sally Groff + Louise, Bunky, Lillian & Bertha Bush Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Please join us every Friday morning between 8:30 and 9:30AM for the Holy Hour of prayer and reflection. Bread and Wine for the Week In the years of the early Church the people brought the bread and wine to be used for Mass. If you wish to participate in this tradition in memory of a loved one, you may call the rectory at 610-623-0409. The offering is $20.00 Communion Calls Unable to attend Mass? Call the rectory at 610-623-0409 to be seen on First Friday visits. Holiday Lotto Tickets ~ STILL AVAILABLE Please purchase a $25.00 lotto ticket to help with parish costs. Extra forms can be found in the vestibule of the church. Prizes are $500.00 New Years Day and $1,000.00 Easter Sunday, $100.00 on Sunday, and $50.00 on weekdays. These make wonderful Christmas and Birthday Gifts. Thank you and good luck to all who have purchased! Help Our Religious Education Children and the Delaware County SPCA The children are asking the parishioners of Sacred Heart and Saint Hedwig s to help them with their donations to the SPCA. They are happily accepting your donations of Sheets, Towels, Milk Bones and Peanut Butter. You may bring your donations to the rectory or mark your donation REP and leave it in the church vestibule! The Feast of the Epiphany Is one of the oldest Christian feasts, though, throughout the centuries, it has celebrated a variety of things. Epiphany comes from a Greek verb meaning "to reveal," and all of the various events celebrated by the Feast of the Epiphany are revelations of Christ to man. Mark Your Calendar To Take Down The Christmas Decorations In The Church Monday, January 13th Immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass. (If there should be a funeral decorations will be taken down after the funeral). Questions or Concerns? If you ever have a question or concern, here are the names of the Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee Members. Parish Council Fr. Michael Rzonca, Diane Craig, Donna Crawford, Yolaine Kaupas, Bartlomiej Kleczynski, John Koempel, Edward Lashley, Dominick Longhi, Phil Tarashuk, Mark Wufsus Finance Committee Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Sister Louise Quinn (Director of Parish Services), Mrs. Loretta Dorsey, Mr. Joseph Lenski, Mr. Rich Terpstra, Sr., Stefanie Santella (Bookkeeper), Mary Denise Marsh (consultant) 092-2 This Bulletin Went To Print Early
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. COLLECTIONS FOR: Christmas, 2013 December 29, 2013 January 5, 2014 Will appear in our next bulletin due to the fact this bulletin went to print early! Thank you for your generosity. Contribution Statements If you would like to request a contribution statement for Income Tax purposes, please call the Rectory weekdays between 10AM-4PM or e-mail your request to Donna at icanshineforyou@aol.com. Deaf Community Mass St. Charles Church, Drexel Hill Burmont Road and Dennison Ave, Drexel Hill. PA 19026 Sunday, January 12, 2014, 10:30am 11:30am Mass in American Sign Language Celebrant: Fr. Anthony Russo Honesty, Hope and Healing in Christ One of Office for Child and Youth Protections important roles is to offer support to parishes as they begin their healing and reconciliation process in the aftermath of the sexual abuse crisis in the church. Our team is available to meet with the affected parishes for open conversation, allowing individuals to express their feelings about what has happened and move towards healing. For assistance please call: 215-587-3880 Open Mass Intentions January 17, 20, 22, 23, 25 (4pm), 26 (7:30am), 28, 30, 31. February 2 (7:30am), 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 16(7:30am), 18, 19, 20, 21, 23 (7:30am), 26, 27, 28. March 1 (4pm), 2 (7:30am), 3, 4, 6, 9 (7:30am), 11, 12, 14, 15 (4pm), 18, 20, 23 (7:30am), 26, 27, 29 (4pm). 30 (7:30am), 31. Be the change that you wish to see in the world. Mahatma Gandhi The Epiphany Every human person will find meaning in life by being open to God. The Three Kings, were not Jewish, they came from the Orient. Some scholars believe that they began their travels together from Persia, while others believe that they came from three different regions of the Orient, one of them maybe even being China. Obviously, the Magi were not part of the chosen people. They were not Jews. They were part of the vast populace of people extended throughout the known world at that time who were called pagans, or gentiles. The Three Kings are men who are left unsatisfied by their possessions of wealth, fame and power, and search for the only one who can satisfy the deepest aspirations of the human heart. They longed to find the very meaning of their existence. After a long and difficult search, they discover the place where he lays, and they encounter the One who has come to redeem us and fulfill our intense longings. They know who he is because they bring him the most appropriate gifts: gold for a king, frankincense for a priest, and myrrh for a victim. They know that he is the Messiah, Jesus the Christ, the only one through whom salvation can be found. Because the Three Kings were open, they were given the gift of faith. Through this gift they searched, they found, and they believed. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother" (Matthew 2: 10-11). The quest of the Magi reminds us that God is truly with us. Sometimes during our journey, clarity disappears and we begin to doubt. Let us remember that Jesus is always with us. He is Emmanuel, God with us. Like the shining star, he is present in the tabernacle, just as he was present in the manger of Bethlehem. The Solemnity of the Epiphany is not only about three wise men that visited the manger. Instead, this Biblical event speaks to us about the plan of God for the entire human race. "Lord, every nation on earth will adore you." 092-3
YOU Are Invited To Join Our Parish! If someone you know or if you may be visiting and have been affected by the recent closing of area parishes, please know that Sacred Heart s door is open to you! Please call the Rectory at 610-623-0409 and request a registration form that you can fill out and return at your convenience. Father Michael Rzonca A JOYFUL WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Our Parish Community welcomes you. We pray that your visit with us proves to be warm and welcoming. If we can be of service to you please let us know. I would like to register as a member of this community of faith. I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. I would like to know more about this faith Community and what you have to offer. I would like a call from the pastor or parish Staff. I now have a new phone number/address. I need information regarding the parish Religious Education Program. I would like to have a Communion Call. Please put my name on the parish sick list. Please take my name off the parish sick list Your Name: Address: Phone No: Email: Comments: Please complete, cut out this form, and drop It in the collection basket or mail it to Sacred Heart Rectory 316 East Broadway Avenue Clifton Heights, PA 19018 610-623-0409 PLEASE NOTE: Inclement Weather This winter as we prepare for storms, whether it be rain, ice or snow we worry about our parishioners and guests who are most important to us! On weekdays when the conditions are bad enough for the area schools to be closed there will be NO MASS held at Sacred Heart. This is for your safety. Father Mike Official End of the Christmas Season According to the Catholic Church the official end of the Christmas Season comes as we celebrate The Baptism of The Lord. It is tradition to keep your holiday decorations until this Feast. This year The Baptism of The Lord falls on January 12, 2014. 2014 Calendars Please feel free to take home a 2014 calendar! They can be found in the vestibule and the Holly Street entrances of the church. (while supplies last) Candles For The Month We have candles remaining until June 2014. If interested please call the rectory to reserve one. The cost is $20.00 for the month. Broadway Bar & Grille and Clam Tavern COATS for KIDS Campaign Through February 28, 2014 patrons will get $5 in Broadway Bucks good toward food and beverage purchases, for gently used kids winter coats which patrons can leave with staff or deposit in the drop box at the Broadway Bar & Grille. "With all the terrible things we hear about in the news, it's nice to know that there is still a lot of good in people's hearts," says Tony Blanche owner of both restaurants and the man behind the COATS for KIDS. "This is a great way for people to get involved to make things just a little better for kids facing tough times." Catholic Charities Night at the Sixers! Come out to see the Sixers take on the Boston Celtics as some of the great work that is being done by Catholic Charities is being recognized as a part of The Non-Profit of the Night Awareness Series! Celtics vs. 76ers Wednesday, February 5th - 7:00pm, Wells Fargo Center. Mezzanine Centers, Rows 8-15: $25, Lower Level Ends, Rows 11-17: $40. $8 from each ticket purchased will go to the Catholic Charities Appeal. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Chris McKeown at215-339-7601 or send an email to chrismckeown@sixers.com 092-4
Sunday Mass St. Hedwig s Chapel Sunday, January 5 9:15AM + Barbara Hester Of. Marie Blumenkrantz Sunday, January 12 9:15AM + OPEN INTENTION PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK: Joe D Orazio, Kevin Fagioli, James Fitzpatrick, Christine Hanson, Kaitlyn Klein, Jackie McBride, Robin McLoughlin, William Papa, Kevin Perkins, Thomas Pyfer, Sr. Louise Quinn, Hilda Rizzo, Tracey Sodermann, Catherine Spinelli, Antoinette Wardynski, Emilie Wrzesniewski. Please remember the person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin. ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA MASS WATCH THE TELEVISION MASS SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 5:30 A.M. ON WPVI-TV - CHANNEL 6 IT WILL BE REBROADCAST EACH SUNDAY AT THE FOLLOWINGTIMES: 9:00 A.M. DT-2, CHANNEL 6 DIGITAL 10:30 A.M. LA SALLE UNIVERSITY 56 5:00 P.M. DT-2, CH ANNEL 6 DIGITAL The Archdiocese thanks channel 6 for its generosity in broadcasting the television Mass. Help Typhoon Haiyan Survivors Catholic Relief Services, in cooperation with our partners, is tirelessly working to provide 100,000 families with shelter, essential living supplies and clean water and sanitation. We will continue to identify the most vulnerable communities that need assistance. CRS needs your help so we can reach people and communities in desperate need now and as they rebuild their lives. Please give generously! Donate by Mail Mail your check or money order to: Catholic Relief Services P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, MD 21297-0303 On cold mornings please use the side door when entering St. Hedwig s Church. It will save on fuel and keep the Church much warmer. 092-5 Read Sunday s Gospel, Matthew 2:1-12. Gospel Summary The magi from the East came to Jerusalem and asked where the child who was King of the Jews might be found. Herod was concerned about this birth, and as a result had worked up the total population of Jerusalem as well. To the magi, he acted as though he wanted, like them, to go and worship this child. He asked the magi to figure out where the child was and then come and tell him after they had found the child. Of course, we know that in his heart, Herod only wanted to destroy Jesus. And we also know that nothing can be hidden from God, who knew Herod s heart. God sent an angel to the magi in a dream and told them to go home a different way and avoid Herod. Reflection for Families Children love this story because it s filled with things they treasure: gifts, adventure, danger, mystery. Through these elements, Matthew has made it clear that the magi are foreigners from the Gentile world in Matthew s day. It is reassuring for us to know and to help our children come to understand that God welcomes all people of the world to the family of God. By our Baptism, we are part of a family of faith, and as parents we spend our lives leading our children in that faith and demonstrating to them how we live our own faith. Fuel Assistance Program For individuals with a monthly income less than $1,436. or a couple with a monthly income under $1,938. Call Polam Social Services at 215-923- 1900 Mon-Fri between 9AM and 4PM. This grant is provided to all who qualify and does not have to be repaid. Catholic Social Services PROVIDE HELP and CREATE HOPE for over 3,100 people every day HOMELESS & HUNGRY ~ SINGLE PARENTS STRUGGLING FAMILIES & RISK YOUTH ~ IMMIGRANTS ~ NEGLECTED CHILDREN THOSE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ~SENIOR ADULTS ~ PREGNANT TEENS Court-Adjudcated Delinquents CSS HELPLINE @ 267-331-2490