Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013 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 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. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services WEEKEND ASSISTANTS: REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A. PHONE: 610-623-0409 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon OCTOBER 4, 2015 092-1
Mass Intentions 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 2015 Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) + James Sr, Catherine & James Jr. Sharkey Of Sharkey family Sunday, October 4 7:30AM + Bunky Bush Of Walter Bush 11:00AM + Intention of the Rosary Sodality Monday, October 5 8:00AM + Joan R. Bunting Of Robert F. Smith Tuesday, October 6 8:00AM + Living & Deceased Parishioners of Sacred Heart Wednesday, October 7 8:00AM + Regina Pipe Of Connie Kleinschmidt Thursday, October 8 8:00AM + T. J. Ferrara Of Grandparents, Snapper & Irene Friday, October 9 8:00AM + Ralph Bisanti Of Family Saturday, October 10 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Stella Miller Of Lillian Pecko Sunday, October 11 7:30AM + Rosaire Giunta Of D Orazio family 11:00AM + Julia Rzonca Of Son, Fr. Mike St. Hedwig s Chapel Sunday, October 4 9:15AM + Zofia Szymczyk Of husband, Jan Sunday, October 11 9:15AM + Walter Kuchinski Of Kuchinski family Gospel Summary At the beginning of this gospel, Jesus reminded his listeners of what God s original plan was for marriage. A man and a woman were to be united and live as one. It was simple. But as relationships developed, marriage must have been as complicated then as it is now because Moses had to make concessions for the people. Scholars still struggle with the words of Jesus in this gospel because imperfect relationships continue to exist today. What is clear in this reading is that in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven we must accept it as a gift. Children in ancient times as well as our own, depend entirely on their parents (or society) for their care. To children, everything is a gift because they can t earn anything. That is how it must be for us if we are to accept the Kingdom of God. Reflection for Families Parents are accustomed to doing and giving, mostly for their children, but certainly for others as well. That is why the notion of today s gospel is probably one of the hardest for parents to accept. Jesus clearly lets us know that the Kingdom of God is a gift, given to us freely by God. It isn t something we can volunteer for, clip coupons for, or negotiate. Children, if we let them, will show us how freely and innocently we can accept this gift. Parents, pay special attention to your child(ren) over the next few days and see if you can pick up any of their wisdom about the gift God offers each of us. Sacred Heart Candles For October + T.J. Ferrara +Victor J. Didzearkis + Thomas & Robin McLoughlin - Special Intention St. Hedwig Candle For October + Mae & John Kaminski + Assad G. Shahadi, Jr. Bill Becht, Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Christine Hanson - Chickie Juszczak - Sister Gerald Helene - Jane Kijewski - Kaitlyn Klein - Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Jean Sherwood ~ Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski ~. The person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin. The October Attendance Count YOUR attendance at Mass is so very important. 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. 092-2 As we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi Animals will be blessed Sunday, October 4th 12:15 PM In the Church Parking Lot Please have your pet on a leash or in their crate!
PREP Registration (Parish Religious Education Program) This program offers an educational opportunity as well as experiences of community, service and worship. Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation is the focus of the second and sixth grade curriculum. Our volunteer teachers strive to encourage your child to take steps closer to God. The purpose of the program is to aid parents in their primary role as catechists by providing a welcoming faith-based learning environment for young Catholics. Classes are held every Tuesday evening from 6:15 to 7:30PM for Kindergarten through Grade 6. Tuition fee is $35.00 per student to cover the cost of books. Call the rectory at 610-623-0409 to receive a registration form. New students must request and bring an updated baptismal certificate from the church where they were baptized. Besides our wonderful teachers, Diane Craig, Theresa Walsh, Michelle Hartel & Terri Power, Sister Louise Quinn, O.S.F. is overseeing this program. CONFIRMATION Most Reverend Robert P. Maginnis Sunday, April 17, 2016 ~ 11:00AM If your child attends one of the Private Catholic Academies or another PREP Program in the area, he or she needs to become connected with the parish preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Therefore, if you have a child who will be entering 6th grade in September 2015 who fits this description, place call the Rectory at 610-623-0409, as preparation has begun. Do You Have Questions About The Catholic Faith Sacred Heart Parish offers year round opportunities for people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a baptized Christian, would like to become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic, would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. 092-3 The Mass Books For 2015 Are FULL! We will begin taking intentions for 2016 in November. FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Sacred Heart - September 20, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 107 $1,783.00 Loose 377.00 TOTAL 2,160.00 Loose 282.00 St. Hedwig - September 20, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 39 $740.00 Loose 61.00 Total 801.00 Sacred Heart - September 27, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 74 $1,243.00 Loose 244.00 TOTAL 1,487.00 Forty Hours 80.00 Loose 138.00 Maintenance 11.00 St. Hedwig - September 27, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 42 $877.00 Loose 56.00 Total 933.00 Forty Hours 97.00 Loose 13.00 Thank You For Your Generosity Today Parish Maintenance Next Sunday Parish Maintenance St. Hedwig Maintenance Fund In Memory of Katherine Schad: George Kranyak $100., Richard Tarashuk Family $50., Josephine Curry $40., Mary Zdun & family $100., Polish American Heritage $50. In Memory of Hedwig Kierbiedz: Beverly Dennis $25., Jane Bush $15, Wanda Durbano $50, Theodora Stanczyk $10, Joanne Daniels $20, Paula Korenkiewicz $25., Jane Brooks $20., Sylvia Lysczek $10., Adelaide Hudson $25., Rose Small $20., Jay & Pat Ehrenfried $50., Polish American Heritage $50. EM s, Lectors, Counters October 10-11 4:00 PM J. D Orazio/B. D Orazio 7:30AM J. Lenski/Wufsus 11:00AM J. Terpstra/R. Terpstra Counters Tony & Kathy Moffa Annual Block Collection Please note along with your monetary donation, we still ask you to take time to consider sharing your talents to help Sacred Heart Parish become a growing community. In order for our Parish to grow each and every one of us is important to that growth. Please seriously consider beginning your stewardship of talent or continuing it as you have done so graciously over the past year.
St. Hedwig s Chapel Holiday Food Drive Once again St. Hedwig s will be accepting your donations of canned goods, non-perishables and monetary donations. Please see Philip Tarashuk or Gina Dubinski in the back of church We Always Welcome New Parishioners Please contact the rectory to receive a registration form at 610-623-0409 Sick or Unable To Attend Mass If you or a loved one who is a parishioner is sick and unable to attend Mass but would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the rectory so we can arrange for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit Rosary Rally At Holy Cross Church All are welcome to pray the Rosary on Saturday, October 10th at 12:00Noon in front of Holy Cross Church, Bishop Avenue & Springfield Road in Springfield, PA Red Cross Blood Drive SAVE YOUR PINT! At St. Eugene Parish on Monday, October 12th from 2:00 to 7:00 PM in St. Eugene School Hall. If you are 17 or older and in general good health, please take time out for the few minutes it takes to donate a pint of blood. Healing Mass At St. Dorothy s Drexel Hill All are welcome to attend a Healing Mass on Sunday, October 18th at 2PM, as we ask God to heal us in body, mind and spirit. Mass for Parents Who Lost A Child You are invited to attend the Mass for any parents who have lost a child. This includes any child lost in pregnancy. Mass will be held at St. Dorothy s Drexel Hill on Monday, October 26th at 7:30PM. Refreshments will follow in annex. Eucharistic Ministers Needed At University of Penn Eucharistic Ministers are needed at the Catholic Chaplains Office at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 34th and Spruce Streets. Volunteers serve on one Sunday morning per month with a team of volunteers. The two Catholic priest chaplains there appreciate the services of the volunteers. For more information, call John Buggy at 610-547-4564. 092-4 Gala Fundraiser ~ St. Katharine Drexel in Bensalem Join the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for their Annual Gala Fundraiser: Swinging Under the Stars, Saturday October 10, 2015 from 6 to 10 pm. There will be Dinner, Dancing and Prizes at the National Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel, 1663 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA. Tickets are $100 per person/ Seniors $75. Call 215-244-9900 ext 380 or email skdshrine@comcast.net. or KatharineDrexel.org Little Sisters Of The Poor Dinner at La Locanda on Wednesday, October 14 from 11:30AM to 10:00PM. La Locanda is located at 4989 West Chester Pike in Edgemont. Call the restaurant at 610-353- 7033 for reservations and let the server know you are there for the Little Sisters of the Poor. 20% of your bill will benefit the needy elderly Residents of Holy Family Home. Cash bar and BYOB available all night. Visitation Nuns Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Please join the Visitation Nuns located at 5820 City Avenue for a special Feast Day Mass beginning at 7:30PM on Friday, October 16th. IHM Sisters Oktoberfest The Camilla Hall Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 10AM to 3PM on the grounds of Camilla Hall. Join us for Something Old, Something New IHM Spirit through and through including delicious food, white elephant sale, entertainment, children s games, crafts and more! Proceeds benefit Camilla Hall Nursing Home located, south of the intersection of Route 30 and 352, between Paoli and Exton. For info call 610-692-9430 Polish Heritage Month Breakfast PNA Lodge 650 is sponsoring a Heritage Month Breakfast on Sunday, October 18, in the St. Hedwig's Social Room after the 9:15 a.m. Mass. Adults $8. Children $4 under 12. Proceeds will go to St. Hedwig's Winter Fund. Get your tickets in back of church or call Hedy at 484-995-0597. St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive There will be a SVDP Clothing Drive at St. Eugene Parish on Saturday, October 31st from 9am to 2pm in the parking lot. 7th Annual Turkey Trot At St. Bernadette s The 7th Annual St. Bernadette Turkey Trot, a 5K Run and 1-mile Fun Walk, will be held Saturday, November 28th at 9am; Fun day for families and kids. For more information call (610) 789 7676. St. Kevin s Parish Trips Tropicana USO For USA November 9 Journey through the time celebrating the Entertainers who performed for our troops. Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, James Cagney, Betty Hutton, Lucille Ball, Louis Armstrong. Show, $15 Slots, & Buffet -$66
Family Life Office Natural Family Planning: This is a scientific method of postponing or achieving pregnancy based on the awareness of a couple s fertility. It can be used to achieve or postpone pregnancy. Classes are for engaged or married couples. Systemic Training for Effective Parenting: Programs are designed to teach skills to parents, so they can relate more effectively with their children. Always Our Children, resource materials for parents of homosexual persons are available. Confidentiality is assured. Separated and Divorced Catholics: Support programs are held throughout the archdiocese. Bereavement Support Groups: A directory listing of parish/cluster bereavement support groups is available. For information on any of the above call 215-587-5639 Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana): Couples who are planning to be married are encouraged to attend a marriage preparation program at least 4-6 months prior to the wedding. For couples who are not able to attend a Program at their Parish, the Family Life Office offers large group 4- session programs in various regions throughout the archdiocese. Call the Rectory for more information. Marriage Retorno: Married Couple Prayer Retreat Looking for more in your prayer life as a couple? Marriage Retorno is a weekend retreat experience for married couples wanting to deepen their relationship with one another and the Lord. It is the step in Fr. Gabriel Calvo s vision of a Christian Marriage that leads to couple prayer. For information contact Joe and Mary Ward at 215-362-8699 or visit the MR website www.marriageretorno.org Retrouvaile: This program helps couples in hurting put the pieces back together and rebuild loving relationships. If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, Retrouvaille may be able to help you. For information call 1-800-470-2230. Courage: This is a spiritual support group for homosexual men and women seeking to live according to the Church s teaching on sexuality. For more information call 215-587- 4505. Confidentiality is assured Ireland Pilgrimage Join Fr. Scarcella on an amazing 10-day Pilgrimage to Ireland May 11-20, 2016. Prices start at $3,599 with only a $350 pp deposit. Contact Terri at tdelucamusic@gmail.com or call 313-565-8888 x 150.. Space is limited. Register early 092-5 PROFITS From September 19th Bake Shop $211.00 Main check out $613.25 Jewelry $63.00 Porch $42.00 Food $25.00 Pre-Sales (Craig s List & E-bay) $167.00 Total Profit $1,121.25 Next Sale October 24, 2015 Drop Off Sunday, October 11th following all Masses Contact Person: Mark For any other needs regarding drop off please call the rectory at 610-623-0409. Next Bake Sale December 5th at the Christmas Bazaar Pulaski Day Parade Today on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway beginning at 1PM. Televised at 1:30PM on WPVI-TV 6 Chances Available At St. Hedwig s Chances are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. 1 st prize $500.00 cash, 2 nd prize $200.00, 3 rd prize $100.00 and 4 th prize $50.00! Cash prizes! All proceeds will benefit the Pulaski Day Parade in Philadelphia. Thank you for the support-polish American Congress-Pulaski Day Observance Committee! Drawing will be on Friday, October 30 th. Applebee s Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser The Polish American Cultural Center will sponsor this event Saturday, October 10 between 8 & 10AM at Applebee s, 2535 Castor Ave in Port Richmond. $8 pp. For more info call 215-922-1700. Polonia Day in Washington, DC Celebrate the legacy of Pope John Paul II on Saturday, October 17 at the National Shrine of St. John Paul II in Washington. Depart St. Adalbert Church, 2645 Allegheny Ave. at 8AM. There will be exhibits, lectures, entertainment, and Mass at the shrine. $60 includes bus, gratuities and buffet dinner. Deposit required to hold reservation. Call Theresa at 215-922-1700 during the day or 215-813-2780 in the evening.