Sacred Heart Parish Fifth Sunday of Easter I am the way, the truth and the life, says the Lord; no one comes to the Father, except through me. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Acts of the Apostles 6:1-7 2nd Reading - 1 Peter 2:4-9 Gospel - John 14:1-12 May 18, 2014 0132
Stewardship Corner ~ In the first reading this weekend, we hear about the appointment of seven deacons to aid the early ministry of the Church. The 12 apostles prayed over these men chosen by their disciples so that both the ministry of the Word and service to others in need could be carried out in that community. Through our own baptisms, while we are not made deacons, we are tasked with the same call- to spread the Word and to serve others. The ministry of the priest, while it brings each of us to the altar in a unified celebration of Christ, needs to be supplemented by us sharing the faith through action amongst each other. The second reading from St. Peter calls Jesus the living stone. With Jesus as the Cornerstone and foundation of our Church, we are each in turn called to be living stones. It is our job to prepare and build a place for others to seek shelter and find a home under our unity in this task. As one body working together in this purpose, we participate in the message of stewardship. By using our God-given gifts to serve the Church and one another, we strengthen our faith community. Each of us standing alone has a purpose and a worth as a living stone, but together, as lay persons, deacons, and priests, we can move effectively and completely to accomplish God s work here on Earth. Are you listening to and heeding His call to strengthen His Church here on Earth? How is God calling you to spread the Word? Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant 2014 Sacred Heart CYO Sports Banquet When: Sunday, June 1, 2014 5:00pm-8:00pm Where: Chester County Technical College High School 280 Pennocks Bridge Road West Grove, PA Who: The CYO Banquet is open to CYO Athletes, 5th-8th grade and younger CYO Athletes who participated in Cross Country and Track and Field. Tickets: $25.00 per family (parent(s) and athletes) or $10.00 (athlete only) Tickets will be available after Mass and in the School s Front Office. Anyone wishing to volunteer for the SHS CYO, please contact CYO via e-mail on the School's website. We hope to see you there! -CYO Board OFFICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA- PRIESTS CONVOCATION Archbishop Charles Chaput will assemble with the priests of the Archdiocese this coming week for a Priests Convocation, from May 21 through May 23, 2014. This Priests Convocation provides a unique opportunity for priestly fraternity and unity. It is also a time dedicated to prayer and reflection on the gift of the ministerial priesthood instituted by Christ for the Church. These days will include the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours and Holy Mass, as well as, talks on the theme, Priest, Prophet and King: Reviving Pride in Our Priesthood, given by the Very Reverend Robert Barron, Rector-President of Mundelein Seminary, Chicago, Illinois. The Deans have planned in advance for the sacramental needs and emergencies in our parishes and institutions during these days with the help of many Religious, senior and retired priests. Please pray for our Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops and Priests during the upcoming Priests Convocation. May this Priests Convocation bear fruit for our priests in holiness of life and of greater service to Christ and His Church. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, May 18, 2014
A d o r a t i o n ALLELUIA I have risen: I am with you once more. (Luke 24:34) Our Lord Jesus Christ has risen, and waits for you to allow Him to love you and comfort you. 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! Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm and will conclude with a 7 pm Mass. If you are interested in becoming an adorer or would like to receive more information about Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart Church, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at 610-932-8962. Forty Hours Devotion Adorers needed to participate in the Forty Hours Devotion scheduled for Friday, June 27 th through Sunday, June 29 th, 2014. If you are interested in participating and will not be available for sign up weekend (after all Masses on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18) you may contact Joann Di Liberto at 610.932.8962 or email adoration@sacredheart.us. Schedule Changes No Daily Mass on Thursday, May 22 Friday, May 23 No Confessions on Wednesday, May 21 Sacred Heart Giving May 11, 2014 Regular Collection: $ 9,663.28 Second Collections: Building Maintenance $ 923.00 Little Sisters of the Poor $2,574.00 Poor Box: 05/11/2014 $ 80.68 Malvern Retreat House National Charismatic Retreat at Malvern Retreat House Ablaze with the Spirit: Come Experience the Fire of God s Healing Love! June 27-29, 2014 Join EWTN s Jesse Romero, Kathleen McCarthy, and Fr. Robert Hilz, TOR, from June 27-29 at Malvern Retreat House for this life-changing National Charismatic Retreat, Ablaze with the Spirit: Come Experience the Fire of God s Healing Love! This retreat for men and women features world-renowned preachers and teachers and a Healing Service with Anointing of the Sick; it challenges retreatants to a renewal of faith convictions with dynamic conferences. No person will walk away the same. Register early, since it s a national retreat. Space is limited. To register for this retreat, call 610-644-0400 or visit www.malvernretreat.com. Young Adult Retreat The New Evangelization I Believe, and Therefore, Speak May 30-31, 2014 All men and women in their 20s and 30s (single and married) are invited to join director Fr. Peter Huynh, LC, for Malvern Retreat House s Young Adult Retreat I Believe, and Therefore, Speak Discover the New Evangelization s meaning, deepen your prayer life, and learn how to apply it to your daily life. Includes music from Catholic artist Will Panagokos, copy of the book Rebuilt: The Story of a Catholic Parish, and much more. To register for this retreat, call 610-644-0400 or visit www.malvernretreat.com. Aid for Friends is requesting donations of frozen meals for members of our community in need! Our freezers are getting low. Any meals would be greatly appreciated. Containers can be found in the back room of the hall where the freezers are located. The containers are located in the Aid for Friends storage lockers. Thank you to all who continually bring meals. Your generosity is a great blessing to many! For questions, please contact Dana Felder at 484.459.3433 or aff@sacredheart.us.
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday, May 24, 2014 5:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: M. Snopkowski, J. Tiriro, L. Baggot Lector: J. Kelly Altar Server: Sean K., Ally K., Bridgette K. Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, May 25, 2014 7:45 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Quigley, D. Signs Lector: J. Norris Altar Server: Alina S., Meghan S. Music: Quiet Mass 9:00 AM Extraordinary Minister: C. Michalski, J. Yesilonis Lector: G. Tzanakis Altar Server: Mary W., Madeline W. Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: B. Leach, K. Plakosh, J. Saltysiak Lector: J. Watkins Altar Server: John L., Peter L., Bill W. Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM Both Species Extraordinary Minister: D. Alessi, E. Biancaniello, P. Carnevale D. Felder, D. Murphy Lector: M. Oronzio Altar Server: Leah F., Jonathan F., Joey K. Music: Sacred Heart Adult Choir Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday May 17, 2014 5:00 pm Elizabeth Flanagan req. by Charlie & Claudia Karat & Helga Hanelt Sunday May 18, 2014 7:45 am Stephen Benedek, Jr. 9:00 am Dorothy Quavillion req. by The Blessington Family 10:30 am Mr. & Mrs. William McCarthy req. by The Ledger Family 12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart Monday May 19, 2014 8:00 am Arthur Tuinstra req. by Tom & Maryjo Sottek Tuesday May 20, 2014 7:00 pm Michael Amoroso req. by Mr. & Mrs. A.H. Hostert Wednesday May 21, 2014 8:00 am Robert Gaffney req. by Gladys Belcher Thursday May 22, 2014 8:00 am No Daily Mass Friday May 23, 2014 8:30 am No Daily Mass Saturday May 24, 2014 5:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart Sunday May 25, 2014 7:45 am Andre Dupuis req. by The Tercha Family 9:00 am John & Cathy Merkel req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel 10:30 am Marie McIntyre req. by Doc & Connie Bering 12:00 pm Robert Broderick req. by The Children of Sacred Heart Parish Looking for donations of wedding gowns and 1 st Communion dresses Lily s Gift is a ministry for parents who have received a poor prenatal diagnosis and have decided to carry their baby to term. Lily's Gift is a ministry that provides support to parents carrying to term following a prenatal diagnosis that utilizes the perinatal hospice model of support while following the ethical teachings of the Catholic Church with regard to the dignity of human life, disability advocacy, and end of life issues. God gives purpose to each person no matter how long or short their life expectancy. Lily s Gift includes a Gifting support that provides baptismal/burial gowns that are provided to the families that we are ministering to. Gifting affirms the dignity of the baby, encouraging and supporting the parent s decision to carry to term and parent the child, for a precious moment in some cases. We are currently in need of wedding gowns and 1 st Communion dresses, used or new, clean or stained. The dresses will be made into baptismal/burial gowns and given to parents for their infants who have been named and loved for their short presence here on earth. Thank you for generously supporting our ministry. Please contact Kathryn 610-998-9198 or Dos 610-416-2720. For more information about Lily s Gift, please visit www.lilysgift.org. Thank you. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, May 18, 2014
S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l Sacred Heart School Many Families, One Heart The Pre-Kindergarten program at Sacred Heart School is an invaluable experience for young learners. The academic and social skills that children are taught begin the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Our pre-kindergarten is a caring and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to grow at their own pace. Class sizes are small; enabling more one on one and small group instruction. Our students feel safe and secure in their environment and form strong friendships with the other students leading to more confident learners. This year s classes have been busy preparing for their last few weeks of school. They have been welcoming the last of the letter people to their classrooms, visiting with their prayer buddies and practicing for their appearance in the spring show. They are also very excited for their upcoming field trip to the Herr s Chip Factory and the Energized for Education event and family picnic which will be held on Friday, May 23rd. Their school year will conclude with a closing program filled with songs, prayers and a recognition of each student and their time as the Student of the Week. Openings still exist in each of our pre kindergarten classrooms. Pre k 3 meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8-11 AM Pre k 4 meets Monday through Friday, half day from 8-11 AM or full day from 8-2:50 PM Modifications to the schedule are possible. Please contact the development office for additional information or to schedule a tour developmentshs@gmail.com or 610-932-3633 Please join Sacred Heart School for the following upcoming events: Tuesday, May 20th Story Time, 10:00 in the Pre k 3 classroom Thursday, May 22nd- Spring Show Pre School Performance, 9:30 in the gym Friday, May 23rd Energized for Education and Family Picnic Saturday, May 31st Piano Recital 10:30 A.M. in the Church June 23-27 Carnival on Church Grounds The 2014 Open gyms are designed to get you ready for the upcoming middle and high school season. We will teach the fundamentals of volleyball using simple techniques for each skill and quickly advance to game application. Our open gym sessions are designed to quickly build an understanding of the game, All the sessions will be conducted by Marouane Jafir, Former Moroccan national team player. Hitting-Serving: May 18th- 25th, June 1st- 8th- 15th- 22nd- 29th : From 9am to 10:30am. Defense-Passing: May 18th- 25th, June 1st- 8th- 15th- 22nd- 29th: From 11am to 12:30pm. Open Gym Fee/Location: $20 Per Session --- Wilmington Christian School; 825 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE All Sessions are open for anyone to attend Grades 7-12 ----- No registration needed, Please Join us!!!! WWW.DUVBC.COM
Children s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:00 am Mass! For more information, please contact Phuong Besancon at 302-766-1153 or children@sacredheart.us PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Paul Leahmann, Bob McMann, Gary Peterson, Gene Marino, The Rody-Welhaf and Hill Family, Sue Marcheski, Carole Kasprzak, Megan Beird, Pat Ryan, George Cleary, Gina Caldwell, Joseph Beird, Mary & Jean Basilio, Anne Marie Oshman, Diana Wills, Michael Cooke, Kimberly Jester, Diane Joyce, 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. PASTOR Rev. Gregory J. Hamill 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 Sacred Heart Church welcomes the newly Baptized members of our parish Grace Elizabeth Latsch Gerard Charles Guss Marina Louise Hendrickson Scott William Tatum Jase Andre Wood Tara Gallardy 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 Saturday at 4:00 pm & Wednesday at 6:30 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, May 18, 2014