Parish 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Partnering Parishes, (Drexel Hill) and (Chester) Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30AM -4:00PM Phone 610-623-0409 Fax 610-623-2926 E-mail sacredheartchurch@rcn.com Parish Website: www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net MASS SCHEDULE Sunday Schedule (Vigil) 4:00PM, 7:30AM St. Hedwig Chapel 9:15AM (Rosary before Mass) St. Charles (Vigil) 5:30PM, 10:00AM, 4:00PM St. Charles St. Charles Weekdays 8:30AM Mon, Tues, Wed (Rosary AFTER Mass) 8:30AM Thurs, Fri, Sat Holy Days (Vigil) 7:00PM, 8:30AM 12 Noon, 7:00PM Sacrament of Reconciliation 3:00-3:45PM Saturday St. Hedwig Chapel 9:00AM Sunday St. Charles 4:30-5:15PM before Vigil 6:30-7:30PM on the Thursday before 1st Friday St. Charles 9:15-10:00AM on the First Saturday of the month 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. Religious Education Office of the Partnering Parishes Located at: 3400 Dennison Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-623-3800 Contact: Lori Farrell Weekend Assistants Rev. Michael Bielecki, OSA Rev. John McKenzie, OSA Rev. Herbert Sperger Rev. Joseph Zaleski HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF COLLECTION - THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 16-17. Donations will be forwarded to Catholic Charities USA, the agency which addresses emergency needs in this country. If you wish to make a later donation, send to: Office for Financial Services, 222 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Check made payable to Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Please note on the check: Hurricane Harvey. The devastation is widespread and needs are immediate. Thank you for your generosity. TWENTY FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Rev. Msgr. George A. Majoros, M.Div., M.S., Pastor 092 SACRED HEART COVER PAGE 1
Mass Intentions Church 4:00PM + Ted Lesniak Of The Salute family Sunday, September 17 7:30 AM + Thomas & Robin McLoughin Of Dolores McLoughlin Monday, September 18 8:30AM + Living & Deceased Members of Parish Tuesday, September 19 8:30AM + Mary Padula Of D Orazio Family Wednesday, September 20 8:30AM - Birthday Blessings and Good Health for John G. Pecko Of Mom, Mike & Johnny Saturday, September 23 4:00PM + Loretta Znorowski Of Donna Gruber Sunday, September 24 7:30 AM + Gary Schnell (7th Anniv) Of wife, Patti Schnell Sunday, September 17 9:15AM + Andrew Gluszek Sunday, September 24 9:15AM + Zofia Szymczyk Of husband Jan & family Available Mass Intentions Only a few Masses remain for the year. October 11, 25, 30 November 1 (12 Noon, 7PM), 4, 15, 29 December 13 Please call the rectory if interested CANDLE FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER + Cono W. Rizzo & Thomas S. Leonard + Hedwig Kierbiedz Mark Your Calendar Feast of St. Francis Blessing Of The Animals - Tuesday, October 3rd 7PM in front of church St. Charles - Wednesday, October 4th 7PM in the courtyard Mass Celebrants Weekend of September 16-17 4:00PM 7:30AM Msgr. Majoros Fr. McKenzie 9:15AM Fr. Zaleski 5:30PM Fr. Sperger 10:00AM Msgr. Majoros 4:00PM Fr. Speziale Mass Celebrants Weekend of September 23-24 4:00PM 7:30AM Fr. Cusatis Fr. McKenzie 9:15AM Msgr. Majoros 5:30PM Fr. Zaleski 10:00AM Fr. Zaleski 4:00PM Msgr. Majoros Mass Celebrants Are Subject To Change Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors September 23-24 4:00PM J. D Orazio/Leoncio/B.D Orazio 7:30AM Bush/McLoughlin Counters: D The Following Have Asked For Our Prayers Bill Becht - Julian John D Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick- Christine Hanson - Patricia Kaeser- Kaitlyn Klein - Helen Langley - Patrice Laut - Joanne Marks -Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski- Al Yakas. Offertory Gifts If Mass is being celebrated for your family member or friend please remember that your family may bring the three offertory gifts to the altar. When you enter church that day or evening just tell one of the ushers that you would like to bring the gifts to the altar. If they are not told the usual procedure is for them to pick someone from the congregation. Suggestion Box We welcome your suggestions to be placed in the suggestion box in the vestibule of the church. Thank you!
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. - September 10, 2017 Sunday Envelopes 73 $1,731.00 Loose 166.00 Total 1897.00 Maintenance 90.00 Black & Indian 225.00 Loose 75.00 St. Hedwig - September 10, 2017 Sunday Envelopes 32 $677.00 Loose 61.00 TOTAL 738.00 Maintenance 25.00 Black & Indian 111.00 Loose 15.00 God Bless Those Who Are Great Stewards To Our Parish! HELP US BY.. Putting the amount on your collection envelope Not taping or stapling your envelope. If it will not seal please put the flap in. Using only ONE envelope if you have several weekly envelopes. Thank You ~ This Will Be A Great Help! St Hedwig Maintenance Fund In Memory of Helen Zaroda: Family $20. In Memory of Richard Tarashuk: Jerry & Mickey Schad $25., Polish American Heritage Association $50. Cardinal O'Hara Class Reunions Class of 1987 September 23, 7:00-11:00 at Best Western Plus Concordville Hotel in Glen Mills - Victoria Room. Tickets- cohs.com Class of 1977 (40th) Saturday, October 14, 7:00-11:00 at The Lamb Tavern, Springfield cardinalohara197740threunion@eventbrite.com Prendie Homecoming Alumnae Field Day October 8, 2017 Alumnae Mass 11:00 in the Prendie Chapel 12:00 Noon - Alumnae vs. current B&P Varsity Sports including: Field Hockey, Volleyball, Tennis and Soccer.. All Grads are invited to play and/or attend the day Food, Merchandise for sale and lots of fun APalumnaegames@aol.com for more information or to sign up. NEXT Saturday, September 23, 2017 Thrift Shop/Flea Market (rain date September 30th) 9AM to 2PM. At the Convent (corner of Holly and Berkley) Five rooms filled with unique housewares, toys, jewelry, linens, audio books, furniture and much more. Bake Sale, Hot Dogs, Pretzels. This Thrift Shop Sale will also have an Outdoor Flea Market in the back yard of the convent. Come and shop inside and outside! A few spaces remain at $25 each. If interested call Joanne Leonard at 610-324-3299. ATTENTION PARISH BAKERS We are counting on our wonderful bakers to make goodies for NEXT SATURDAY S Flea Market Thrift Sale! WE NEED individual small packages of cookies, brownies, or bars that could be eaten there. And of course your cakes, breads, cupcakes and special treats. Please call the rectory if you are able to bake! You may bring your baked goods to the rectory on Thursday or Friday, September 21, 22 or to the convent the morning of the sale. Take A Chance To Win! If you would like to take a chance to win a $25.00 gift card to the Broadway Bar & Grill or a $25.00 gift card to the Clam Tavern, put your name, phone number, choice of restaurants and money in an envelope and place it in the collection basket. $1 per chance. All proceeds benefit our upcoming Thrift Shop. Stock s Pound Cake The St. Charles Ladies Auxiliary will be selling Stock s Pound Cakes in October! If you ve had one of these cakes before you know they are absolutely delicious, and if you haven t you don t know what you are missing!!!. Keep an eye out for more information coming soon. 092-3
PHILADELPHIA WALK FOR LIFE Join the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the kickoff of the 40 Days for Life Campaign on Sunday, September 24. From 3:30 to 8:00PM. Archbishop Charles Chaput will celebrate Mass at 6:30 PM in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? SEASONS OF HOPE A faith-centered support group offering those in mourning an opportunity to come together to share God s love. With support of the faith community, we can give voice to our unique journeys of grief and find healing. Please join us on Tuesday evenings, September 26th, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, and 30 in the Holy Cross Parish Center ~ 7PM. Sign-in at 6:45 (Meeting 1½ hours). For registration, please contact Margaret Mary McNicholas 610-324-2133 or at mmcnicholas@allstate.com. For further information, contact Deacon Tim Baxter at tbaxter31@comcast.net. Or 484-432-1872. 092-4 Bereavement Support Group at St. Dorothy Church Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30PM. St. Dorothy Parish offers an 8 week Bereavement Support Group to begin on Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30PM in the library (church annex). All are welcome especially those who have lost a loved one during the past 6-36 months. There is an experienced group leader, on-site parking and no fee. Call Trish Sullivan at 610-789-7257 or Kathie McGonigal at 267-603-9512 Christian Retreat For Adults With Disabilities Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday October 10, 11, 12. Malvern Retreat House Malvern, PA Our Lady s Hall The retreat is geared for adults with intellectual, physical, emotional, social or economic disabilities. Professional supervisory and nursing staff are on site throughout the retreat. Retreat Directors: Fr. Michael Speziale Fr. John Nordeman. Invite our Christian brothers and sisters, who may not always have the opportunity to attend a retreat to participation in ours. To volunteer as a companion and buddy to assist these adults around the grounds during the retreat, please contact Ed Seiders at OLCRetreat@gmail.com. Registration forms are online at www.opdarchphilly.org 100 th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes and Medjugorje. 12 Days, October 7-18, 2017. Consider joining Helen Holroyd and Rev. Augustine Esposito, O.S.A. on this Marian journey and gain a plenary indulgence as degreed by Pope Francis. For more information contact Helen Holroyd @ 610-213-4141 or Helenshorizons@gmail.com for an itinerary. Thank you! Family Retreats Malvern Retreat House will hold a family retreat the Our Lady of the Rosary & St. David s Family Retreat on October 20-22. All families are welcome, including those who would like to attend with young children, teens, and grandparents. For more information or to register, visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400. Attention all engaged couples! Pre-Cana Workshop St. Joseph Church in Collingdale offers a one-day PRE -CANA workshop for all couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Saturday, November 11, 2017. Starts with Mass at 8:30AM, finished by 4PM. $125. To register, call the rectory at 610-583-4530. For workshop questions, contact Bobbi Shimkus at 610-259-0875 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY CHOIR 610-544-5217 www.ccchoir.net CRESCENDO ACADEMY, located at 400 W. Woodland Avenue, has a few openings in the3 and 4 year old classrooms. Based on Christian values, Crescendo Academy supports the educational and faith development of each child with compassion and care. There are half day and full day options. Contact Crescendo Academy at 610-544-1273. 35th Annual Stand Up for Life Dinner November 19th 4:30PM to 9PM Sheraton Hotel 201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA Cocktails 4:30 p.m. Dinner 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person with a table of ten discounted to $700. Student seats are discounted to $50 per student. Paid reservations may be mailed to 88 Pennsylvania Ave., Oreland PA 19075. speaker Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor. Melissa was fourteen years old when she found out from her adoptive mom that she had literally survived a failed abortion. She will tell us her amazing story and how her life came full circle when she gave birth to her own daughter at the same hospital where her life was almost ended.
HAVE YOU TRIED FORMED? Our Partnering Parishes have subscribed to FORMED, which provides our parish families a tremendous amount of Catholic media content for FREE. To take advantage of your FREE subscription to Formed: 1. Go to formed.org 2. Click on Register 3. Enter our Parish Code: K7YRT9 (Note that the Parish Code is case sensitive; all letters are upper-case.) 4. Create your account by entering your email address. Thereafter, you need only to log on to your own account to access all the resources of FORMED. Children Programs Your FORMED subscription includes inspirational, engaging content for your children... such as The Mass, Stories of the Saints, Bible Stories for Children and the popular Bernadette Children s Book Series. Adult Programs You can access books, audio books, movies, talks, apologetics, study, Espanol programs and so much more! PLEASE JOIN US!! CLIFTON HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB BEEF AND BEER FUNDRAISER - BYOB SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2017 7PM 11PM AT THE CLIFTON HEIGHTS FIRE COMPANY DJ. MARK THE SPARK TICKETS $25 in advance $30 at the door (if still available) Contact for tickets: Joe Lombardo (610) 626-2110 or Walt Senkow (610) 809-2349 The Clifton Heights Lions Club supports many facets of the Clifton Heights, Aldan, Primos/Secane, Lansdowne area. In addition to our helping the Vision and Hearing impaired, we have aided the community students with College Scholarships, money to the Clifton Heights Fire Company, Clifton Heights Police Department, Clifton Heights Boys Club and Clifton Heights PAL. We have also donated gift cards to our community churches to give out to those in need during the holiday seasons. And much more!!!! Please help us continue to help the Clifton Heights and surrounding communities. 2nd Annual Veterans Day Fundraiser 100% of all proceeds go to wounded veterans and their families through Operation First Response The Knights of Columbus Council #4063 is sponsoring this Support the Troops fundraiser from 6pm 9pm on Saturday, November 11 at Maggie O Neill s in Pilgrim Gardens Shopping Center. Tickets are $30 and include an open bar and all you can eat! Tickets are available online at www.drexelkoc.com. The evening will include a guest speaker, raffles, 50/50 and other prizes. Sponsorships are available. Christmas Will Be Here Before We Know It Save the Date St. Joseph s Collingdale Christmas Trip It s a Wonderful Life Walnut Street Theater Sunday, December 10, 2017 2pm matinee Followed by dinner at the famous Penrose Diner! Total cost = $120. Leaving at 1pm. Contact Mary Carney at 610-586-1520 or marycarney@rcn.com to register! 092-5