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 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 you, a family member or neighbor would like to register with the parish, please call the rectory at 610-623-0409 and request a registration form that you can fill out at your convenience. TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~ SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 Rev. Msgr. George A. Majoros, M.Div., M.S., Pastor 092 SACRED HEART COVER PAGE 1
Mass Intentions Church 4:00PM + Loretta Znorowski Of Donna Gruber Sunday, September 24 7:30 AM + Gary Schnell (7th Anniv) Of wife, Patti Schnell Monday, September 25 8:30AM + Living & Deceased Members of Parish Tuesday, September 26 8:30AM + Patrice Murphy Of Mom & Dad Wednesday, September 27 8:30AM - In Thanksgiving Of Lillian Pecko Saturday, September 30 4:00PM + Loretta Znorowski Of Rita Pfeiffer Sunday, October 1 7:30 AM + Helen Yakas Of Alexandra Danicki & Jennie McDowell Sunday, September 24 9:15AM + Zofia Szymczyk Of husband Jan & family Sunday, October 1 9:15AM + Deceased Bernardine Sisters Of Robert Kelcko 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 Blessing Of The Animals - Tuesday, October 3rd 7PM in front of church St. Charles - Wednesday, October 4th 7PM in the courtyard 092-2 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 Weekend of September 30-October 1 4:00PM 7:30AM Fr. Cusatis Fr. McKenzie 9:15AM Msgr. Majoros 5:30PM Fr. Waters 10:00AM Fr. Sperger 4:00PM Fr. Zaleski Mass Celebrants Are Subject To Change Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors September 30- October 1 4:00PM DeVitis/Johnson/Dukinas 7:30AM C.Lenski/Pancavage Counters: A 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. To The People Of Fr. Michael Bielecki has asked to let the St. Hedwig community know that he will be unable to celebrate Mass for the next few months because of health reasons. Fr. Bielecki would appreciate a remembrance in all your prayers. We all wish Fr. Michael a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him again very soon. Thank you Fr. Bielecki for always being such a great help to us!
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. - September 17, 2017 Sunday Envelopes 88 $1,471.00 Loose 209.00 Total 1,680.00 Maintenance 52.00 Black & Indian 10.00 Hurricane Relief 1,088.00 St. Hedwig - September 17, 2017 Sunday Envelopes 34 $938.00 Loose 109.00 TOTAL 1,047.00 Maintenance 10.00 Black & Indian 25.00 Hurricane Relief 275.00 God Bless Those Who Are Great Stewards To Our Parish! Annual Christmas Bazaar Is Fast Approaching We are looking for donations of NEW items to be sold as GIFTS Small appliances, kitchen and bath coordinates, jewelry, etc. And of course any Christmas items! Drop your items in the church vestibule or to the Rectory Boscov s Friends HEPLING Friends Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9AM to 11PM Join us in supporting our Community Agencies and Organizations! St. Charles Saint Vincent DePaul Society will be selling these shopping passes for the next 4 weeks in the vestibule of both and Churches following all the Masses as well as at St. Charles Rectory. (Please note St. Charles Rectory is open until 8PM on Monday and Thursday evenings). YOUR $5 SHOPPING PASS BUYS A FULL DAY OF: 25% Off Discount Shopping Pass Refreshments Entertainment Fabulous Register to Win Prizes All proceeds will go to our St. Vincent DePaul Society s Summer Lottery Thank you to all who helped with this fundraiser by purchasing a chance. This is a true act of Stewardship!! Congratulations to our lucky winners!! Wanda Durbano, M/M Alex Gagliardi Frances Kwapisz, Theresa Czerwinski Stock s Pound Cake Ladies Auxiliary Fundraiser. The Pound Cakes are $15 each, individually wrapped, and can be frozen. They are available in Vanilla or Marble and can be purchased with no icing or with vanilla or chocolate. Orders will be accepted until Wednesday, October 11, 2017 (or until sold out) Pickup will be Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 5:00PM 7:00PM in the Church Hall. To place your order contact sandcastle.bradley@gmail.com or delburke@aol.com.or Dottie Bradley, 610-622-4825. Note: we can only order 198 cakes so orders will be taken on a first come basis. St. Charles Ladies Auxiliary Parish Breakfast The St. Charles Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a Parish Breakfast in the St. Charles Church Hall, Sunday, October 22, 2017, after the 7:30am Mass until after the 10:00am Mass. The cost is $7 per adult and $3 for children under 12 (payable at the door). Please mark your calendars and come join us for a delicious home cooked breakfast Saint Vincent DePaul Society needs your help! During the months of August, September and October, our pantry shelves at St. Charles are at their lowest supply. Presently, we are in desperate need of chicken noodle and tomato soups, canned pork and beans, instant mashed potatoes, hot breakfast items, hot cereals and syrup. All donations can be dropped off in the back of either Church, and are greatly appreciated by local families. Thank you for assisting us in this Corporal Work of Mercy. A Night In Venice Please mark your calendar for a Parish Partnership Social to be held on Saturday, October 27th. Planning is still in the early stages and we are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help from both and Saint Charles. If interested please call Kathy Kozak at 610-623-3800 to volunteer. The last Social was well attended and so much fun. Don t miss out!! 092-3
Annual Pulaski Day Parade Sunday, October 1st Benjamin Franklin Parkway 12:00 Noon Everyone is invited. Free Seating Parade will also be televised on WPVI-TV 6ABC 12:30-2:00PM 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. 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. 092-4
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! In this informative and dynamic presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn discusses why the New Evangelization is the greatest priority of the Church at this time, and how we are all called to share our faith. He shows how the Eucharist relates to explaining Jesus' death and resurrection, and how Saint John Paul II's call for a New Evangelization must be based on the Eucharist. 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