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 - Monday- Friday 7:45 A.M. Saturday 3:15-3:45 P.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 SHC316@aol.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon AUGUST 16, 2015 092-1
Mass Intentions 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 2015 Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Assunta Mafei Of daughter, Antonietta Sunday, August 16 7:30AM + Gregory Bruckner Of Emilie Wisniewski 11:00AM + Matteo & Angelina Fabrizio & deceased family members Monday, August 17 8:00AM + Agnes Butler Of Connie Woytkewicz & family Tuesday, August 18 8:00AM + Winfield A. Hudson Of Family Wednesday, August 19 8:00AM + John & Paula Kelly Of daughter, Ruth Blesz Thursday, August 20 8:00AM John Maruscak Of wife, Carmella Friday, August 21 8:00AM + Richard & Deborah Ceglarski Of Mom & Dad Saturday, August 22 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Patti Casino Of sister, Connie Kleinschmidt Sunday, August 23 7:30AM + Rosaire Giunta Of D Orazio family 11:00AM + Intention of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund St. Hedwig s Chapel Sunday, August 16 9:15AM - Blessings for the 23rd Wedding Anniversary of Joe & Hanna Sewruk Sunday, August 23 9:15AM + Blanche, Adrian & Ryan Of Family Joe & Hanna Sewruk Please Note: Memorial Mass at St. Hedwig Chapel Anyone who may have known Mary Kedzierski, the sister of Lillian Foremny, is invited to her Memorial Mass which will be held on Saturday, August 22nd at 1:00PM. Mary has resided in Indiana since 2010. Gospel Summary As much as Jesus listeners didn t understand how Jesus could really mean that they were to eat his body and drink his blood, Jesus made it very clear that that was precisely what he did mean. Once again, it was hard for the people of Jesus day (and still hard for us today, too) to understand what Jesus tried to say because they only thought in earthly, literal terms. This gospel passage gives us one of our firm foundations for the institution of the Eucharist so that, in faith, we will eat the bread that will give us everlasting life. Reflection for Families Many times we prepare our children for the big events in their lives forgetting how much of life takes place in the ordinary moments. For example, first communion is often a big production either at the hands of the parish or how families choose to dress their children and celebrate after mass. The really important message of this gospel reading, however, is how joyful and thankful are we when we receive our one hundredth or one thousandth communion. Our goal might be to help our children continue to be thankful and joyful each time they share in communion. This can happen when they see how happy we are to receive communion ourselves. Bill Becht, Marie Blumenkrantz - Aislee Louise Bush - Julian John D Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Christine Hanson - Jane Kijewski - Kaitlyn Klein - Jackie McBride -William Papa - Kevin Perkins - Jean Sherwood ~ Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Clara Wells ~ Emilie Wrzesniewski ~ Aleksandra Zurko. The person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin. Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Every Friday We have a wonderful group of people who are committed from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM so that Jesus is not left alone. Please join them. Bread and Wine for the Week If you would like to offer the bread and wine for the week in someone s memory, you may do so by calling the Rectory at 610-623-0409. The donation for bread and wine is $20 for the week. Candles For The Month $20 at Sacred Heart and Saint Hedwig Chapel. Call the Rectory to reserve your candle. 092-2 Sacred Heart Candle For August + Robert D Antonio St. Hedwig s Candle For August + Anthony & Catherine Skorupa During Summer Vacation Support your parish by mailing your envelopes to the rectory or double up on your offering before going away or when you return. Have a happy & healthy summer and thank you for your support.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Sacred Heart - August 9, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 114 $1,889.00 Loose 243.00 TOTAL 2,132.00 Mission Cooperative 329.00 Maintenance 231.00 Loose 66.00 St. Hedwig - August 9, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 49 $1,175.00 Loose 75.00 Total 1,250.00 Mission Cooperative 146.00 Maintenance 48.00 Loose 8.00 Thank You For Your Generosity Today Parish Maintenance Next Sunday Catholic University Mission Cooperative Appeal Through August The Augustinian Friars, a Religious Order in the Church, were founded in the year 1256. The American Augustinians have served foreign missions for more than 100 combined years in Japan and Peru. Rev. Francis J. Doyle, O.S.A. will speak next weekend August 22-23 at all Masses sharing the story of the friars serving the poor and often forgotten of the world. Please give generously to this important second collection. PRAY for the Missions and for the people to whom they serve. OFFER Financial Help. Funds collected during Mission Appeals support the Mission Group directly Next Sunday 2nd Collection Catholic University Located in Washington, D.C., the national university was founded in 1887, CUA offers students an excellent education in a faith-filled atmosphere that is grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition. This Collection underwrites scholarships to assist financially deserving students in completing their education at CUA in over 50 disciplines. Give Generously! Catholic League Assistance to Poland Envelopes can be found in the vestibule at both worship sites. Please join the many generous people who support the League during the annual campaign which will run through August. Envelopes are not included in the regular mailing. 092-3 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 will begin on Tuesday, September 29TH and be 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 WILL BE HELD SPRING 2016 Your child must be registered in September to receive the Sacrament MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!! RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process we use to add members to our faith community. Do you know someone who is thinking of becoming Catholic or, at least, wants to know more about our religion? Maybe you know someone who was baptized in the Faith, but was never educated in the faith nor received First Communion or Confirmation. The RCIA is a journey of faith, spread over several months, that the Church uses to bring these people into the Catholic faith. To get started, call Father Mike at 610-623-0409. EM s, Lectors, Counters August 22-23 4:00 PM Leoncio/Wufsus 7:30AM J. Lenski/Pancavage 11:00AM Czerwinski/Dukinas Counters: Tony & Kathy Moffa St. Hedwig s Fatima Sodality Meeting There will be a Fatima Sodality meeting on Sunday, September 13 following the 9:15 Mass in the Social Room. All members are encouraged to attend as many important issues will be discussed. Refreshments will be served.
World Meeting of Families NEEDED: Ushers, Adorers and Greeters The World Meeting of Families needs volunteers to serve as ushers and greeters for the WMOF Congress Masses & Confessions (Sept 22-25) and the Papal Mass on Sunday, Sept 27 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Also, adorers are needed to pray before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during WMOF Week in two locations, the Convention Center Rm 108 & the Cathedral. Learn more and sign up as an usher, adorer or greeter on this page: http:// www.worldmeeting2015.org/greeters-ushers-adorers/. WMOF FILM FESTIVAL The World Meeting of Families - Philadelphia 2015 and Greater Philadelphia Film Office (GPFO) recently announced the World Meeting of Families Film Festival. The festival will open Tuesday, September 22 and close on the evening of Friday, September 25, 2015, just before Pope Francis' arrival in Philadelphia. Curated by the GPFO and presented by Beneficial Bank, the Film Festival will be held at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, adding to the many cultural and family-friendly events being planned across the Philadelphia region for the week. Host Families Needed For TWO international students from China who would like to attend Cardinal O Hara HS for the upcoming year. These F-1 visa students speak English, have medical insurance and their own pocket money for personal expenses. Host families provide room & board & receive a generous monthly stipend. For more info, call Alli Lipson at 610-360-7780 Stump the Priest Philly Join us for a second round of Stump the Priest, an evening of Q&A among Catholic young adults (21-35). A panel of four priests will respond to questions from the crowd, focusing on the topic of social justice. Questions may also be submitted anonymously to stumpthepriestphilly@gmail.com. Tough questions welcome! We will meet at The Field House (1150 Filbert Street, Phila) on Wednesday, August 26. Doors open at 7 PM, and questions begin at 7:30 PM. There is no cover charge. Afternoon of Prayer The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are sponsoring an Afternoon of Prayer on Sunday, September 13, 2015 in celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life, declared by Pope Francis. The theme of this special year is Wake Up the World. The prayer begins at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Our Lady of Angels Convent, 609 S. Convent Road, Aston, Pennsylvania (near Neumann University). The afternoon will include Midday Prayer, a reflection by one of the sisters, an hour of quiet Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction. Refreshments.Those wishing to attend should call 610-459-4125 to make reservations by September 4th. Miraculous Medal Shrine A great way to participate in the World Meeting of Families is at The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia. The Shrine is hosting a talk given by author and speaker, Dr. Scott Hahn, on Sept. 24, 2015, at 7 pm. His talk is Holy Mary, Holy Family: Bringing Our Lady into our Homes. Married with 7 children, Dr. Hahn speaks from a deep faith and experience. Ticket cost is $15 per person and available at www.miraculousmedal.org or by calling 1-800-523-3674 / 215-848-1010. Seating is limited. The Shrine is at 500 E Chelten Ave in Philadelphia with free, secure parking. MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE Owned and operated by Catholic lay leadership since 1912, Malvern is the oldest and largest Catholic retreat house in the country - hosting 20,000 people annually at 250 retreats on 125 acres in beautiful Chester County, Pennsylvania. We invite you to come to Malvern to reflect, refresh and rejoice in your faith. To find an evening, weekday or weekend spiritual retreat that's right for you, call 610-644-0400 or visit us online at MalvernRetreat.com. GRANDPARENTS, PASSING ALONG THE FAITH Malvern Retreat House is hosting a day of reflection for grandparents who wish to pass down their faith to younger generations. The retreat will be held Thursday, August 27 from 9am-3pm with lunch and a light breakfast included. Rev.Msgr. Hans Brouwers, Pastor of St. Katharine of Siena Parish, will direct the retreat. To register, please visit malvernretreat.com/register or call 610-644-0400 for more information. FAMILY LABOR DAY RETREAT Take a break before the school year begins again! On September 4-6, Malvern Retreat House is offering a retreat for the whole family. Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, this retreat is for families with young children, teens and even grandparents. Fun, great food, outside games, inspirational teaching and music will be included. To register, please visit malvernretreat.com/ register or call 610-644-0400 for more information. 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. WATCH THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TELEVISION MASS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 5:30AM WPVI-TV CHANNEL 6 092-4
A JOYFUL WELCOME THIS SUMMER 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 we can be of service to you please let us know. I would like to learn more about the Catholic faith. I would like to know more about this faith Community and what you have to offer. I would like a call from the pastor or parish Staff. I would like to register as a member of this community of faith. Need information regarding Religious Education Would like to receive Holy Communion at home. Put (name) on the parish sick list. Take (name) off the parish sick list. Address: Phone No: Email: Comments: Please complete, cut out this form, and drop It in the collection basket or mail it to Sacred Heart Rectory 316 East Broadway Avenue Clifton Heights, PA 19018 CONGRATULAIONS TO OUR SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA RAFFLE WINNERS! 1st Prize Eagles David Chominski 2nd Prize Phillies Joe Kelly, Jr. 3rd Prize $100 James McCabe 4th Prize $50 Joe Szymczyk Thank you to everyone who participated in this important fundraiser! Total Profit: $3.033.00 UP-COMING REUNIONS ST. JAMES H.S. CLASS OF 70 45TH REUNION: Friday, September 25, 7-11 PM at The Doghouse, Eddystone. Contact Jack Mattus at 610-212-8286 or JohnMattus@gmail.com or Mike Dougherty at 610-444 9525. 50th SCHOOL REUNIONS ARCHBISHOP PRENDERGAST HIGH SCHOOL Class of 1965, 50 Year Reunion will be held on Saturday, October 10 at Anthony s in Drexeline Shopping Center. To receive details, email your name, address and phone number to roccio@bonnerprendie.com or rickards@bonnerprendie.com ST. JAMES HS CLASSS OF 65 Will hold it s 50th Reunion on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 6-10PM at the Doghouse in Eddystone, PA. For details call 610-874-6833 or e-mail your name, address and phone to davhumphrey@earthlink.net ST. MARIA GORETTI HS, in South Philadelphia will hold a 50 year reunion on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 1pm. For more info please email SMG65REUNION@aol.com or call 215-467-3356. Designer Bag Bingo At St. Joe s in Collingdale, Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 at the door. Tables of 8 can be reserved if paid in full in advance. Includes 10 games/cards. Baskets, door prizes and 50/50 chances! For tickets contact Maggie Keifer at maggiekeifer@aol.com or Christine Ronan at red_78@msn.com. BYOB and BYOF! (Bottle/food). Young Adults at the Cathedral Bible Study First and Third Friday of every month at 7:00 pm Location: Neumann Room. The Bible Study will be kept to an hour to honor everyone s time. Refreshments will be provided. As such, please RSVP by emailing youngadults.cathedral@gmail.com if you plan to join us. BERNADETTE SOCIAL CLUB The St. Bernadette Seniors meet for lunch in the Wright Center on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month at 12:30pm. We are an over 55 group, and new members are always welcome. Please call Annette at 610-246-8506. 092-5 MERION MERCY ACADEMY Is seeking to hire coaches for Field Hockey Head Varsity, JV and assistant coaches. Please contact Barbara Clarke, Athletic Director at bclarke@merion-mercy.com