Sacred Heart Parish First Sunday of Advent Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Isaiah 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Gospel - Mark 13:33-37 November 30, 2014 0132
Stewardship Corner ~ The first reading this week highlights the beautiful gift of free will. Isaiah cries out asking God why He lets us wander and harden our hearts so as not to feel fear. Isaiah asks God to return and to bring the Heavens down to earth. The second reading from one of Paul s letters acknowledges that we as humans, are not lacking in any spiritual gift. This line includes that gift of free will. It includes the gift of intellect. It includes the gift of self-determination. What does all of this knowledge mean in regards to stewardship, and how can we live it out today as lay persons on a journey to be with God eternally? What does God want us to do? God wants us to do right by others through actions of love, always. This is how the kingdom of Heaven becomes present here on earth. We have total control over whether or not we do good or bad based upon the intellect God gave us to inform those decisions. The ability to act on our own is this free will. God truly always desires the good, which is why He gives us that choice. He would never desire to take this freedom from us. He wants us to choose Him. Here is the selfdetermination part: The choices we live out create our future. By design, we can do good for God and love, or we can choose to do bad. These choices lead us to our eventual place of rest. We determine by our actions here on earth and through an informed free will where we rest after death. How will you use your smarts to act in loving ways and live for God, bringing His kingdom here to others? Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant The Society of Saint Vincent DePaul Phila. -Full Time Event Coordinator Position- GreenDrop, the exclusive communications organization for SVDP, is offering a full-time position in its Bensalem office to an individual who will be responsible for coordinating all marketing and communication efforts, including clothing drive events throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Candidates must possess excellent organizational and planning abilities as well as outstanding written and verbal skill sets. Leadership experience in church, school, PTO activities a plus. The ideal candidate must have relevant experience and be well-versed in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint). Flexible schedule may include certain evenings & weekends. Competitive salary and benefits consistent with experience. Please email resume to :info@gogreendrop.com Archmere Academy Calling all 8th Graders! Sign up for the Archmere Entrance and Scholarship Exam Saturday, Dec. 6th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Preregistration suggested. http://www.archmereacademy.com/ Join Bishop Shanahan High School on Saturday, December 6th (snow date Dec. 7) from 9 AM to 3 PM for their annual Christmas Craft Show! Enjoy shopping from over 150 vendors' handmade pieces including wreaths, ornaments, jewelry, handbags, woodwork, and more! Visit www.shanahan.org for more information Celebrate St. Nicholas' Feast Day at ABVM in West Grove on Friday, December 5 from 10 AM- 11 AM Little ones ages 6 and under can visit with St. Nick, share their wish lists, listen to Christmas stories and receive a special treat! To register for this event, please reply to Kristen Sullivan at developmentabvm@comcast.net or (610) 869-9576. Thank you! Bishop Shanahan Bookfair at Barnes and Noble Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Main Street at Exton is sponsoring a 3-day Bookfair supporting Bishop Shanahan High School on Friday, December 5 th through Sunday, December 7 th. A percentage of all purchases, with the exception of gift cards, benefits Bishop Shanahan. This includes the NOOK, music, DVD s, café items, and the gift section. At checkout, please mention Bishop Shanahan High School and/or give voucher #11419843 to the cashier. If you cannot visit the store that weekend, you can shop online at BN.COM/bookfairs from December 5 th through December 12 th. Thank you for your support of Bishop Shanahan High School while shopping! 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, November 30, 2014
Sacred Heart of Jesus Council # 13241 Breakfast with Santa December 14, 2014 8am to 12 pm Remember to bring the kids and join the Knights of Columbus for Breakfast with Santa in the church hall on Sunday, December 14 th. Come before or after mass, we re serving from 8am until noon. Santa will be there to talk to the kids and listen to their Christmas lists. Breakfast will include all you can eat pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage. Cost is $7.00 per person with children 6 and under free. Pictures with Santa can be had for an additional $5.00 fee. Have you visited our Welcome Desk in the Narthex yet? Have a question or suggestion? Need an appointment or to register as a parishioner? Want a Mass Card? We can do all of these things right from the Narthex before and after any Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass you attend. We know we all have busy schedules, and we want the Parish Office to be accessible to you so your experience here is pleasant. Please stop by and see our receptionists, Maddie and Alex, if you need any more information about our services and what we have to offer from the desk! Monday, December 8, 2014 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass times are: 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:00 pm A Holy Day of Obligation Sacred Heart Music Ministry An Open Invitation It is a special feeling to be able to contribute to the Liturgy of the Mass through music. You do not need to have any special training. You need the desire to contribute. Everyone is welcome from 6th grade up. There is no need to audition. Just come and join our wonderful group of singers. We meet every Wednesday night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the church. Singing is Praying twice! For more information, please contact Cathy Grebner at 610.345.0549 or email me at cgrebner@comcast.net. Sacred Heart Giving November 23, 2014 Due to early bulletin deadlines, the Giving information for November 23rd will be in the bulletin next week. Thank you!
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday, December 6, 2014 5:00 PM Both Species Extraordinary Minister: B. Gondol, G. Campbell, M. Campbell J. Tiriro, J. Kelly Lector: J. Norris Music: Adult Choir, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, December 7, 2014 7:45 AM Extraordinary Minister: J. D Aquanno, P. Kozakowski, J. Mosley Lector: A. Tzanakis Music: Quiet Mass 9:00 AM Extraordinary Minister: L. Somma, M. Strohmaier, J. Yesilonis Lector: C. Merkel Music: Lauren Cupples, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Captain, B. Leach, J. Saltysiak Lector: B. Marzano Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: K. Leyman, D. Murphy, D. Alesi Lector: P. Leyman Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday November 29, 2014 5:00 pm Bridget Best Req. by Harry & Donna Lilley and family Sunday November 30, 2014 7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart 9:00 am Francis and Geraldine Merkel Req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel 10:30 am Vincent Vinci Req. by John and Rose Peluchette 12:00 pm Jane Maley Monday December 1, 2014 8:00 am Philip and Rose Leo Req. by N. Leo Tuesday December 2, 2014 7:00 pm James & Margaret Maley Wednesday December 3, 2014 8:00 am Mary Grace Lynch Req. by the Campbell family Thursday December 4, 2014 8:00 am Catherine Gochnauer Friday December 5, 2014 8:30 am Danielle Sicard Req. by Lucia Manetta Saturday December 6, 2014 5:00 pm The Purgatorial Society Sunday December 7, 2014 7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher Req. by the Kelleher family 9:00 am Thomas and Frances McCann Req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel 10:30 am Patricia Lorsbach Req. by the Williams family 12:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. William McCarthy Req. by the Ledger family Eucharistic Adoration Speak Lord for your servant is listening. (1 Samuel 3:10) Spend some personal, quiet, one-on-one time with Our Lord Jesus Christ. Abandon yourself to Jesus in this "Sacrament of Love" and He will refresh you! He is always there waiting for you and He speaks to you in the silence. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm and concludes with a 7 pm Mass. If you are interested in becoming an adorer or, would like to have more information about Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart Church, contact Joann Di Liberto at 610-932-8962. Children s Liturgy is now offered for the entire 9 am Mass for children ages 4 through 1st grade. Check-in begins at 8:45 am in Classroom 105. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, November 30, 2014
S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l Sacred Heart School News Sacred Heart students are very thankful for your support and wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving. We hope that you will visit and see firsthand the wonderful things happening in your Parish school. There are many exciting things happening this month. We have begun a canned food drive for the Oxford Community and will soon be beginning fundraising efforts for the Signing Times Foundation and AI DuPont Hospital Child Life Program. To learn more about Sacred Heart School please contact Jennifer Whelan, Development Director at developmentshs@gmail.com or 610-932-3633. We invite you to join us for Tuesday Toddler Time from 10-11 A.M. in the Pre k 3 classroom Tuesday, December 2nd-Science Tuesday, December 9th Cooking Tuesday, December 16th To be determined You do not need to be registered and can join us for any of these free programs Upcoming Events Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th-Secret Santa Friday, December 5th Father /Daughter Dance Thursday, December 18th Christmas Show, 9:30AM, 1PM and 7PM Please plan to join us for our morning performance of this year s Christmas show. Students in grades pre kindergarten through eight will be starring in The Tale of the Drowsy Shepherd. Coming in January.. Open Gym on Friday mornings from 10-11 AM All children ages 6 and under are welcome, accompanied by an adult
Sacred Heart s 100 Year Centennial Plans are underway to celebrate Sacred Heart s 100 Year Centennial. Consider lending your time and talents to the Centennial Committee as plans are in the making to kick off a year long celebration starting on Saturday evening, June 6 th, 2015, and continuing thru out the year until the closing in June 2016. Sacred Heart s official anniversary is June 15, 2015. Consider being part of the heart, as our committee seeks volunteers that are willing to lend their time and talent and treasures. We need a wide spectrum of expertise to make this a celebration to remember. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 9th at 7 pm. Sacred Heart s Collectable Christmas Ornament Sacred Heart s Centennial Committee will be selling a collectable 2014 Christmas ornament that highlights the original Sacred Heart Church on Broad Street in Oxford. The ornament depicts the Sacred Heart of old. There is a limited number of the keepsake ornaments offered. The cost of the glass Christmas ball is $12 each and will be available after Mass by a Centennial Committee member. We will also be taking pre-orders on a tapestry that will depict the old Sacred Heart Church, the current Sacred Heart Church and the school. Please consider joining the Centennial Committee and see how you can be a part in making this celebration a year to remember. 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 Guerrin, John Karat, Joan Meade, Anne Marie Oshman, Diana Leitch 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 8:30 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 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, November 30, 2014