Sacred Heart Parish 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time One does not live on bread alone, But on every word that comes for the from the mouth of God. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Exodus 16:2-4, 12-15 2nd Reading - Ephesians 4:17, 20-24 Gospel John 6:24-35 August 2, 2015 0132
Pastor s Corner ~ It is with great sorrow that we have had to cancel our buses to the Papal Mass in September. Interest had dwindled when it was revealed that there might be some great walking distances from the bus drop-off points to the Mass site itself. The vast throngs expected and security concerns have made the situation extremely difficult. Instead, we hope to gather as fellow Catholics during that Mass and watch the Pope together on a large screen projection, perhaps in the gymnasium, followed by a pot-luck dinner. Details will need to be worked out and we hope to accomplish this and provide details in the future. On a similar note, while attending the Papal Mass might be very difficult, it might be beneficial for any and all of us to consider attending of the days of the World Meeting of Families being held between September 22 nd and 25 th. Traffic and other concerns should be lighter. Our society seems to be struggling right now to understand God s vision for families, so bolstering our beliefs and understanding of this vision can only help us in our own lives and in evangelizing the world around us. Great speakers will be there like Fr. Robert Barron (one of my personal favorites), Dr. Scott Hahn, Professor Helen Alvare (who has personal connections to the Philadelphia Archdiocese), Mr. Damon Owens (whom we are HOPING to get here in the future as a speaker), Mr. Christopher West, and many more. Please check out the website:www.worldmeeting2015.org for complete information. God bless the families of Sacred Heart Parish! Fr. Lange Stewardship Corner ~ We need to remember the first documented word that Jesus said when He began His ministry was Repent. It is also crucial to keep in mind that the original word Jesus said was metanoeo, the Greek word as reported in the Gospels. There are two parts to this word: the first, meta-, means change, and the second, -noeo, refers to the mind and its thoughts and perceptions. Thus, what Jesus was really saying to us was change your hearts and minds. This is what St. Paul is speaking about when he says we need to put away the old self and put on the new self. We are called to conversion; we are called to a change, a transformation that puts God at the center of our lives rather than self and all that goes with that self-centeredness. This is the stewardship conversion to which we often make reference. This is not a one-time conversion but an ongoing one, a daily one, perhaps even more than once a day. That may sound impossible, but it is not if all we do and all that motivates us is the desire to live as Jesus wants us to. It is not easy, but it is joyful and fulfilling. See more at www.catholicsteward.com/blog/ Peace, Kaitlyn Sceski, Director of Operations Father Robert N. Sherry of Cross Catholic Outreach will be visiting our parish next weekend to speak at all the Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South American. TRAVEL THE WORLD and never leave home. SHARE! Northeast is looking for volunteer host families for foreign students who would like to learn first-hand about the American Way of Life. Students arrive in August to spend a semester or academic year studying at local high schools. For more information, please contact your area coordinator Sherri Hershberger at 717-203-0325. You may also call the SHARE! Northeast Regional Office, toll-free at 1-866-900-3738. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, August 2, 2015
PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION Sacred Heart offers a Parish Religious Education Program of Family Faith Formation for families who have children in Grades 1-6. The Program, which is a partnership between parents and parish, offers classes for parents and children two or three times per month on Sunday mornings following the 9a.m. Mass or Tuesday evenings from 6-7pm. Our Program is a combination of Mass, lessons at home, and formal classroom catechesis; it follows the guidelines from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and uses age-appropriate Catholic materials. If your family will be enrolled in PREP for the first time this year, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 610-932-5040 x4 or email shff0105@gmail.com to begin the registration process. PLEASE NOTE: If you have older children who have not had formal faith formation, please contact us it is never too late to lead your family into a closer relationship with Our Lord. We look forward to sharing your family s journey of faith. Our Centennial Committee is proud to present this beautiful Treasured Scene afghan capturing Sacred Heart Church from 1915-2015. The Centennial Afghans are available for purchase either at the Welcome Desk or Parish Office. This Afghan will only be offered for a limited time so act now so that you may enjoy this commemorative afghan for years to come. The cost of afghan is $65.00 Commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Sacred Heart with an original salt-glazed plate created by Eldreth Pottery. To purchase, visit the desk in the Narthex or the Parish Office. The cost of the Centennial plate is $25.00. Eucharistic Adoration Would you like to deepen your relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ? Why not consider a commitment to spend some extra time with Him. You will not be sorry and you can never out give the Lord. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am until 7 pm. Nothing is needed to do this but an open heart to Our Lord Jesus Christ. You can stop in anytime on Tuesday for any length of time and just enjoy the quiet and peace that can only be found with the Lord. We are presently in need of adorers for 8 am, 9 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. If you are interested in making a commitment to one hour once a week, contact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Do you know someone who might be interested in becoming Catholic? Are you an adult who was baptized Catholic as an infant but not raised in the Catholic faith? Are you a Catholic adult who was never confirmed? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process through which adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. RCIA also meets the needs of Catholic adults who want to complete their Sacraments of Initiation. Information sessions are scheduled for August 11 th at 7pm in the Parish Meeting Room. We will offer a brief explanation of the RCIA and provide time for questions about the process. Please feel free to bring a friend or family member with you. ALSO, please come if you are interested in being a sponsor or becoming a member of the RCIA team. If you would like more information before the July 14 th meeting, please call 610-932-5040 X4 OR email SHFF0105@gmail.com. God s blessings on your journey! Summer Jam Night All parish youth entering the sixth through twelfth grades are invited to join the Sacred Heart Youth Ministry for a fun-filled, music filled night on Monday, August 10th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the Parish Hall. If you have musical talents (singing or playing an instrument) that you would like to showcase, please prepare something to share with us. You are also welcome to just come and listen and hang out with friends. There will be a drummer and bass player there to back up our budding rock stars, as well. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Amy Murphy at 610-345-0428 or murphydna@verizon.net. Hope to see (and hear!) you there. Weekday Masses will be cancelled from Monday, August 3rd through Friday, August 7th as well as Monday, August 10th through August 14th. Confessions on Friday, August 7th and August 14th will also be cancelled. Please note that weekend Masses and Saturday afternoon Confessions will continue as usual. Please also note that Saturday, August 15th is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation this year as it falls on a Saturday, and there will be no special Masses that day.
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday, August 8, 2015 5:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: G. Campbell, M. Campbell, C. Davis Lector: J. Kelly Altar Server: Trevor C., Ethan C., Abbey C. Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, August 9, 2015 7:45 AM Extraordinary Minister: J. Mosley, R. Oram, C. Traini Lector: R. Angelo Altar Server: Molly J., Maura J. Music: Quiet Mass 9:00 AM Extraordinary Minister: M. Staszesky, M. Johnson, P. Schmaltz Lector: J. Jansen Altar Server: Garland H., Grace H., Sam H. Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: M. Beletti, B. Leach, B. Williams Lector: J. Watkins Altar Server: Emily S., Maggie S., Henry S. Music: Lauren Cupples, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM Both Species Extraordinary Minister: K. Leyman, D. Alesi, D. Felder P. Carnevale, C. Campbell Lector: P. Leyman Altar Server: Dominic S., Clare S. Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday August 1, 2015 5:00 pm The Purgatorial Society Sunday August 2, 2015 7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher Req. Joanne Kelleher 9:00 am Milly Gallop Req. by the Blessington family 10:30 am Jennie DiLiberto Req. by the Grebner family 12:00 pm Special Intention Monday August 3, 2015 Tuesday August 4, 2015 7:00 pm No Daily Mass Wednesday August 5, 2015 Thursday August 6, 2015 Friday August 7, 2015 Saturday August 8, 2015 5:00 pm Eugene Mauna Req. by Joe & Karen Abramo Sunday August 9, 2015 7:45 am Claire Quigley Req. by Kevin & Carol Quigley 9:00 am Dorothy Quavillon Req. by the Blessington family 10:30 am Special Intention 12:00 pm Jennie DiLiberto Req. by Rita & Helen To all, Sacred Heart Parish unfortunately has to cancel the bus trip to the Papal Mass in Philadelphia due to unforeseen circumstances with transportation, parking and drop off locations. We ask that all people that have reserved their spot on a bus contact the parish office to receive reimbursement. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you! We will have an Altar Server training session for any students age 4th grade and above that are interested in becoming an Altar Server this year. Saturday, August 8th beginning at 8 am we will meet in the church at Sacred Heart. Please let Chris Michalski, the coordinator know if you plan to attend: chriskat@zoominternet.net. Thank You! 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, August 2, 2015
S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l Sacred Heart School News We hope that you are having a wonderful summer. As the 2015-16 school year approaches, we would like to let you know that there are still openings available in most of our classes. Our nurturing and engaging pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs set the foundation for the academically rigorous curriculum provided in all grade levels. We recognize that a Catholic education requires a financial sacrifice. If you are interested, please don t let tuition be the deciding factor. We invite you to tour the school and discover what we have to offer your family. Advanced Curriculum ipads and Smartboards in the classroom Specialized Assemblies Interaction between grade levels After school enrichment programs Small class size Strong sense of family and community Full day kindergarten Half and full day pre kindergarten Weekly Mass Please contact the school at 610-932-3633 or developmentshs@gmail.com for additional information. Upcoming dates: August 14th, Flocco Shoe Sale August 27th Ice Cream Social September 1st- 1st day of school for grades 1-8 September 3rd 1st day of kindergarten September 9th- Pre k 4 begins September 11th-Pre k 3 begins Sacred Heart, Oxford Students Excel at Bishop Shanahan High School Our parish recently received notification of the performance our high school students on the End of the Year Report. We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence. Joseph Kelly 15 ranked number 2 in the class. Students who achieved first honors include: Chiamaka Ihejirika 15, Joseph Kelly 15, Lauren Battista 16, Alexis Cini 17, Lindsay Washkalavitch 17 and Gianna Vitelli 18. Among those earning second honors were the following students from our parish: Leah Daugherty, 15, Mary Dearing 15, Charles Heisler 15, Charles McGrogan 16, Brendan Dearing 17, Katherine Devlin 17, Mackenzie Hill 17, Chinwe Ihejirika 17, Allyson Kelly 18, and Christine Lampron 18.
Sacred Heart Giving for July 19th and 26th, 2015 July 19th, 2015 Regular Collection: $ 9,752.00 Poor Box: $ 120.01 July 26th, 2015 Regular Collection: $ 9,048.72 Poor Box: $ 128.50 Thank you! Registration for summer volleyball camp is now open in Wagdogs. Volleyball camp is open to all girls entering 5th through 8th grades and will run from August 3-6, 2015, 6:00-9:00 PM in the SHS gym. Camp fee $20.00. Registration is also open for JV and Varsity girls volleyball and boys and girls cross country teams. Sign up today! PASTOR Rev. William Lange WEEKEND ASSISTANTS Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey Sacred Heart Parish Office 610-932-5040 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Website: www.sacredheart.us Sacred Heart Parish School 610-932-3633 205 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Website: www.shsoxford.us PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Jordan Guerin, Theresa McMahon, Jack Halon, Richard James and all parishioners with special needs. Please contact the parish office if you would like to add someone to our prayer list. You may resubmit a person s name anytime through our website, www.sacredheart.us or call 610-932-5040. Any new additions to the sick or military list will be in the bulletin for one month, then continued on the website for our prayers. Please contact the parish office for removal from the website prayer list. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm Sunday 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon DAILY Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 8:00 am Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm & Friday 8:00 am Holy Days as announced in the bulletin Reconciliation Friday at 6:30 pm & Saturday at 4:00 pm Adoration Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm Rosary Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 am Friday - 8:00 am Miraculous Medal Novena Monday following 8:00 am Mass Chaplet of Divine Mercy Wednesday following 8:00 am Mass The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Thursday following the 8:00 am Mass Our Lady of Fatima Rosary First Saturday of month at 4:15 pm REGISTRATION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS If you are new to the parish, we welcome you. You may come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to Our Lord, Jesus Christ there are no strangers in grace in His name we pray you will find peace, hospitality and friendship with us. You are invited to register at Sacred Heart after any Mass on the weekend, just stop by the Welcome Desk in the Lobby. SACRAMENTS: Visit our website, www.sacredheart.us for the sacrament page and information about becoming Catholic, Baptisms, Marriage, and PREP. If you would prefer, you may call the parish office at 610-932-5040 for details. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK - If a loved one is dealing with a serious illness, it is wise to notify the parish office as soon as possible. This sacrament is intended by the Church to be a comfort and strength to people during their illness, not to be held out as Last Rites. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, August 2, 2015