Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013 Rectory: 623-0409 Rectory: 623-0409 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 Holy Hour - Friday 8:30AM Confessions - Saturday 3:15-3:45 P.M. Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. MASS Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual (Polish and English) Confessions - 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. Msgr. George A. Majoros, Pastor PHONE: 610-623-0409 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon OCTOBER 9, 2016 092-1
Mass Intentions 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 2016 4:00PM Vigil + Gary Schnell Of wife, Patti Sunday, October 9 7:30AM + Patricia Walsh Of Connie Kleinschmidt 11:00AM + Chickie Juszczak Of Rosemarie & Marie Monday, October 10 8:00AM + Ralph Bisanti Of Friend Tuesday, October 11 8:00AM + Living & Deceased Parishioners of Sacred Heart Wednesday, October 12 8:00AM + Julia Rzonca Of Fr. Mike Thursday, October 13 8:00AM + Steve Pyfer Of Mom, Dad & Family Friday, October 14 8:00AM + Hollenden, Quinn Families Of Family Saturday, October 15 4:00PM Vigil - Heath & Blessings for 16th Birthday of John Ryan Pecko Of Babchi Sunday, October 16 7:30AM + Stella R. & Henry J. Grassa, Sr. Of son, Henry & Family 11:00AM + Msgr. Molloy Of Family Sunday, October 9 9:15AM + Joseph Sewruk Of wife, Hanna Sunday, October 16 9:15AM + Christopher Michael Fletcher Of Anne & Ed Brysiak, Jr. & Family Prayer Intentions You will notice an Intention Book in the vestibule of the church. Please feel free to list those names or your special intentions that will be remembered during the Prayer of the Faithful. The Following Have Asked For Our Prayers Bill Becht - Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick- Christine Hanson - Jayden - Patricia Kaeser- Kaitlyn Klein - Joanne Marks - Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski- Helen & Al Yakas. Holy Hour Every Friday 8:30 to 9:30AM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament FIRST FRIDAYS 8:30 to 9:30AM 092-2 Mass Celebrants Weekend of October 8-9 2016 Sacred Heart 4:00PM (Vigil) Msgr. Majoros 7:30AM Fr. Cusatis 11:00AM Msgr. Sundaram St. Charles Borromeo 5:00PM (Vigil) Fr. Zeuner 7:30AM Fr. McKenzie 10:00AM Msgr. Majoros 4:00PM Fr. Speziale 9:15AM Fr. Bielecki Mass Celebrants Weekend of October 15-16 2016 Sacred Heart 4:00PM (Vigil) Msgr. Majoros 7:30AM Msgr. Majoros 11:00AM Fr. Cusatis St. Charles Borromeo 5:00PM (Vigil) Fr.. McKenzie 7:30AM Missionary Priest 10:00AM To Be Determined 4:00PM Fr. Speziale 9:15AM Msgr. Majoros Please note Mass Celebrants are subject to change EM s, Lectors, October 15-16 4:00PM Smith/R.Terpstra/McGill 7:30AM J. Lenski/Pancavage 11:00AM Johnson/DeVitis/T. Barrett Counters: Team C Candle Remembrance Candles For The Month Of October + Victor Didzearkis + TJ Ferrara St. Hedwig Chapel + Hedwig Kierbiedz Candles For The Month Since there are no masses remaining for the remainder of the year you may consider a candle for the month..candles are available at both worship sites. Please call the Rectory office during business hours. The cost is $20. All 2016 Masses have been filled
Gospel Summary Jesus healed ten lepers in today s Gospel, but only one (an unlikely one, at that!) came back to thank Jesus and give praise to God. Jesus wondered where the others were and why they didn t think to praise God for their healing. Reflection for Families It s unlikely that the lepers in today s Gospel weren t happy about being healed from a dreaded disease that isolated them from their family and friends. However, they never said thank you to Jesus. Maybe they were too busy, too excited, too preoccupied, or too thoughtless. As parents, we have certainly experienced a lack of gratitude from our children. We know they are truly grateful for their home, the food they eat, the bed they sleep in, the clothes they wear, the taxi service we provide and the hours we spend playing with them. But most kids are not often there with a big hug and Thank You! Yet, our love does not diminish in the carelessness of our children, just as God s healing did not disappear from the lepers. Likewise, even though we forget to thank God and praise him for all our rich blessings, healings, and mercy, the gift of love keeps coming, just as our love continues for our children. F O R M E D Our Parish is now a member of Formed.org an exciting online platform Use it on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Multiple Programs: Adult Formation, Marriage Prep, Scripture Study, RCIA, Sacrament Preparation, Small Group Teen Discipleship and more! Enter our PARISH CODE - K7YRT9 Create a personal account with your EMAIL & PASSWORD (use to login) ENJOY and please tell others in your parish!!!! ~~~~~~~~~~ Features in October on FORMED The Gospel of Life Book: The Appalling Strangeness of the Mercy of God Movie: Love is a Choice is video documents the heroic life of St. Gianna Molla through interviews with her husband, children, friends, letters, and family mementos. St. Gianna, who sacrificed her life to save her unborn baby, was a mother, a medical doctor, a lover of opera, art, and culture; one who can speak much to our present day especially when family life is threatened on so many fronts. Audio: Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-loved and most influential preachers of the 20th century and author of over 90 books. He reached nearly 30 million people through his weekly program, Life is Worth Living, and his Cause for Canonization was officially opened in 2002. He explains the Church s teaching on life from a philosophical and historical perspective. Special Masses at St. Dorothy s, Drexel Hill Healing Mass Sunday, October 23rd, at 2:00PM. All are welcome to attend a Healing Mass as we ask God to heal us in body, mind and spirit. If you need a ride to this Mass, please feel free to call the Rectory at 610-789-7788. Mass For Parents Who Lost A Child Monday, October 24th at 7:00pm. You are invited to attend the Mass for parents who have lost a child. This will also include any child lost in pregnancy. Refreshments will follow in the rectory. Attention Engaged Couples! St. Joseph Church in Collingdale offers a one-day Pre-Cana workshop for all couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. The next workshop date is Saturday, October 29th from 8:30AM-4:00PM. The cost is $125. To register, please contact the rectory at 610-583-4530. For questions call Bobbi Shimkus at 610-259-0875. Greendrop Clothing Pickup Donate your gently used CLOTHING every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi in Springfield from 9AM for an hour (sometimes longer). CLOTHING ONLY Benefits St. Vincent de Paul Society Catholic Women s Conference Saturday, October 29th This year s event will be held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown (Bucks County) Archbishop Chaput will celebrate the Opening Mass and Bishop John J. McIntyre will preside over the closing Divine Mercy Prayer Service. The conference will also feature 10 nationally-renowned speakers. The conference location has one of the six Holy Doors of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Passage through one of these offers the opportunity to receive a Plenary Indulgence during this Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis. For transportation information call Kathy Kozak at 610-259-4389 092-3
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Saturday, October 22nd 9 AM TO 1 PM At the Convent on Berkley & Holly Street If you have items please drop them at the rectory during business hours. PLEASE ~ NO clothing, exercise equipment, encyclopedias, computers or books!! What will you give back to God for the blessings you have received? Stewardship ~ A WAY OF LIFE Sacred Heart - October 2, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 96 $1,423.00 Loose 187.00 TOTAL 1,610.00 Maintenance 409.00 Loose 79.00 St. Hedwig - October 2, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 45 $1,369.00 Loose 74.00 TOTAL 1,443.00 Maintenance 324.00 Loose 12.00 Thank You For Your Generosity Today s 2nd Collection: Assistance To Poland Next Weekend: Mission Sunday God Bless Those Who Are Great Stewards To Our Parish! 092-4 Please Save The Date Sacred Heart Parish Christmas Craft Bazaar Saturday, December 3, 2016 10:00AM to 6:00PM In the rectory basement Food ~ Gifts ~ Raffles ~ and fun for all. SANTA CLAUS WILL VISIT!! Volunteers are required to assure the success of our Christmas Bazaar. One hour or more of your time on the day of the event will be greatly appreciated. Anyone willing to help please call the rectory at 610-623-0409. Respect Life Month Donations Of New Baby Clothes will be accepted on October 22-23 and 29-30 Size 1-12 months Please bring your donations of new baby clothes and place them in the baby basket in front of the St. Joseph Altar. Your generous donations will then be taken to the Mother s Home in Darby. World Mission Sunday Collection The collection envelope for World Mission Sunday is dated October 15-16. Because we will have Fr. Richard Kennedy from the Missionary of the Sacred Heart congregation speaking at all masses the weekend of October 22-23 you may put your envelope in the collection basket either of these weekends. We are happy to have Fr. Kennedy joining us on the 22 and 23. Annual October Count The Archdiocese of Philadelphia annually takes a count of mass attendance for every parish. This coming count will be recorded. Our numbers are down significantly and they are critical to the future of Sacred Heart Parish.
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY As The Jubilee Year Of Mercy Comes To A Close On December 8, 2015 Pope Francis invited all Catholics to observe a Jubilee Year of Mercy. This Year will be ending soon, but the need for Mercy in our polarized, hurting world and in our own hearts and homes is on-going. Join us as we examine the gift of God s Mercy to each of us and how we can be merciful persons to all we encounter. Presenter: Sister Marie Michele, RSM Tuesday, October 20, 2016 at 7:30 pm St. Bernadette Church (O Brien Hall) EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY HOLY DOOR OF MERCY Sunday, November 6, 2016 ~ 6:30 p.m. Mass Confessions begin at 5:30 p.m. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Principal Celebrant and Homilist Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Phila., PA 19103. To learn more about the Jubilee Year of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, visit: http://archphila.org/mercy/ Merion Mercy & Roman Catholic Scholarship Entrance Tests Merion Mercy: Saturday, October 29 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The make-up date is November 5. The Application/Test Register at www.merionmercy.com Roman Catholic: Saturday, November 5,19, and Saturday, December 3. For more information call The Director of Admissions 215-627-1270 ext 146. PRO LIFE RADIO The Pro Life Union of Delaware County is proud to announce the first Pro Life radio station to originate from Delaware County. Pro Life Radio initiated its first show on Thursday, February 25, 2016. The show broadcasts from Havertown every Thursday night from 8 to 9pm. Please visit this site to listen live: Prolifeamericaradio.com We are now the largest Pro Life radio show in America. We hope you will be listening next Thursday night at 8pm and please spread the word. Little Sisters of the Poor Fundraiser ~ Mangia!!! Join the sisters at a yummy fundraiser at La Locanda located at 4989 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square on Wednesday, October 26 from 11:30AM to 10:00PM. Call the restaurant at 610-353-7033 for reservations and let them and your server know that you are there for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Cash bar only available at night. 20% of your bill will benefit the needy older residents at Holy Family Home. Thank you for your prayers and support. 092-5 Around The Archdiocese Friday, October 14, 2016 8AM-6:30PM Event: Pilgrimage to the National Shrines and the National Centre for Padre Pio Location: Depart the MacDade Mall K-Mart in Holmes at 8:00AM and arrive back in Holmes at 6:30PM. Cost: $55. To learn more: Contact Helen Holroyd @ 610-213-4141. October 15, 2016-9:30am-Noon Event: Inclusion Mass Workshop Fr. Ed Hallinan and the team from St. John's Parish will share how they have adopted a parish Sunday Mass to support the attendance and participation of children with disabilities and their families. At St. John Chrysostom Parish, Wallingford October 17, 2016 at 7:30pm Event: Choral Arts Society of Washington: An Italian Madrigal Journey An exhilarating new season of choral music begins with an evening of artful songs of love and wit, tracing the evolution of the Italian madrigal as it crosses 16th century Europe, migrates into the British Isles, and continues to the present. This wide-ranging program offers a spectacular array of sumptuous music from Monteverdi and Palestrina to music of our own time. At the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia More info: cathedralphilaconcerts.org/ October 18, 2016 7-9 PM Event: Film and Q&A with Women' s Health Profession NaPro: A Quiet Revolution is a new film produced by Blackfriar Films. The trailer can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6stxc5wd Holy Cross Catholic Church, 651 E Springfield Road Speakers include: Creighton Model Fertility Care system health professionals and women and couples who experienced healing with NaProTechnology. To learn more, visit the website: www.fertilitycarefriends.org/events MUSIC Catholic Community Choir CCC will perform The Lion King, Jr from November 3rd- 6th at Cardinal O'Hara High School. Tickets are $12 each Call 610.544.5217 e-mail info @ccchoir.net Or visit the website www.ccchoir.net Notre Dame Glee Club Concert at Cardinal O Hara Free concert on Friday, October 21 st at 7:30pm featuring a performance by the world-renowned University of Notre Dame Glee Club. The glee club concert will take place in the Cardinal O Hara auditorium at 1701 S. Sproul Road Springfield PA 19064. Admission is free. For more information contact: bgmarkley@comcast.net or call 484-557-0933.