Sacred Heart Parish 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Parish Website: www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net Phone 610-623-04 Fax 610-623-0409 email sacredheartchurch@rcn.com Office Hours 8:30AM -4:00PM 4th & Hayes Streets ~ Chester, PA 19013 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. Religious Education Office of the Partnering Parishes Located at: 3400 Dennison Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 New Mass Schedule Beginning January 14-15, 2017 Sunday Schedule Sacred Heart (Vigil) 4PM, 7:30AM St. Charles 10AM, 4PM Weekdays Sacred Heart 8:30AM Mon, Tues (Rosary 8AM) St. Charles 8:30AM Thurs, Fri, 1st Saturday of the month Holy Days St. Charles (Vigil) 7PM, 8:30AM Sacred Heart 12 noon, 7PM Confessions Sacred Heart 3:00-3:45PM Saturday St. Charles 6:30-7:30PM Thursday before 1st Friday St. Charles 9:15-10:00AM First Saturday of the month Mass Schedule (Until January 13, 2017) 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 Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:15-3:45 P.M. Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual( (Polish and English) Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday at 9:00 A.M. Rev. Msgr. George A. Majoros, Pastor THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 8, 2017 092 SACRED HEART COVER PAGE 1
Mass Intentions 4:00PM (Vigil ) + Cavanaugh, Salute & Lesniak Families Of John Moran Sunday, January 8 7:30AM Living & Deceased Parishioners of Sacred Heart 11:00AM + Peggy Ferrari Barnes Of Jennie & Alexandra Monday, January 9 Tuesday, January 10 Wednesday, January 11 Thursday, January 12 Friday, January 13 Saturday, January 14 4:00PM (Vigil ) + Harry Heverling Of wife, Nenita & family Sunday, January 15 7:30AM OPEN INTENTION (call office) Sunday, January 8 9:15AM + Mary (Betty) Layer Of Bob & Rosemary Klecko Sunday, January 15 9:15AM + Phyllis Herman Of Classmate Candle For The Month Of January Mass Celebrants Weekend of January 7-8 Sacred Heart 4:00PM (Vigil) Fr. Cusatis 7:30AM Msgr. Majoros 11:00AM Msgr. Majoros 5:00PM (Vigil) Fr. McKenzie 7:30AM Fr. Sperger 10:00AM Fr. Sperger 4:00PM Fr. Speziale 9:15AM Fr. Bielecki Mass Celebrants Weekend of January 14-15 Sacred Heart 4:00PM (Vigil) Msgr. Majoros 7:30AM Fr. McKenzie 10:00AM Msgr. Majoros 4:00PM Fr. Speziale 9:15AM Fr. Kolenkiewicz * Mass Celebrants Are Subject To Change Ministers of the Eucharist and Lectors January 14-15 4:00PM R. Terpstra/T.Leonard/J.Leonard 7:30AM C.Lenski/Resnick Counters: Team D + Peggy Ferrari Barnes 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. In Sympathy Please remember the soul of the late, Lillian Foremny, who passed away to the Lord on December 19th. May she find happiness with the Lord and her family and friends find consolation in Him, too. 092-2 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 - Helen Langley -Joanne Marks -Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski- Helen & Al Yakas. St. Hedwig s Maintenance Fund In Memory of Lillian Foremny: Pete & Kathleen Trazzera $50, Maryann Rupnik $50, Jane Akkaya & William & Steve $100, Susan DiCesare $100, Sullivan, Bleakley & Company $25, Carr Family $75, Barbara Crockett $50, EwingCole, Inc $75, Mary Louise Leonard $500, J. Gary Lockman $100, Mark Spina $50.
ATTENTION: Sacred Heart and St. Hedwig s MASS INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY - JUNE Please call the Rectory at 610-623-0409 during business hours if you wish to have a mass intention. The new schedule for masses will begin the weekend of January 14-15 BUT the old schedule will stay in effect for the first 2 weeks of January. St. Hedwig s 9:15AM will stay the same. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mass offerings will be $15.00 for all Masses - whether celebrated on Sundays, Holydays or Weekdays ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Monthly Memorial Fund Mass 4th Weekend of the Month Will now be held 6 times per year Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug & December alternating 4PM and 7:30AM Mass Times New Mass Schedule Beginning January 14-15, 2017 Sunday Schedule Sacred Heart (Vigil) 4PM, 7:30AM St. Charles 10AM, 4PM Weekdays Sacred Heart 8:30AM Mon, Tues (Rosary 8AM) St. Charles 8:30AM Thurs, Fri, 1st Saturday of the month Holy Days St. Charles (Vigil) 7PM, 8:30AM Sacred Heart 12 noon, 7PM Confessions Sacred Heart 3-3:45PM Saturday St. Charles 6:30-7:30PM Thursday before 1st Friday St. Charles 9:15-10:00AM First Saturday of the month ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA--TELEVISION MASS Sunday mornings at 5:30AM: WPVI Channel 6 The Archdiocese thanks Channel 6 for its generosity in broadcasting the Television Mass. LISTEN TO ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT S SUNDAY HOMILIES ONLINE ANYTIME AT: http://archphila.org/archbishop-chaput/homilies/index.htm LOCAL CATHOLIC RADIO Tune to Holy Spirit Radio, WISP 1420 AM to enjoy the best EWTN and great local programming. To obtain a programming guide, visit on web www.holyspiritradio.org or call 215-345-1570. CATHOLICPHILLY.COM Use your computer or smart phone to read about parish news, Archbishop Chaput s column and other commentary, activities throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Sign up for a free newsletter sent by email twice a week at www.catholicphilly.com/newletter. START THE NEW YEAR WITH FORMED Jubilee.. Travel with some of the great experts and cultural leaders of the Church to the four Basilicas in Rome, where pilgrims have visited for centuries. Join the experts as they teach us how each of the four Holy Doors has something to teach us about the Jubilee year. The documentary focuses especially on the main jubilee of the Church's history, the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000. Joaquin Navarro-Valls, who was the spokesman for Pope John Paul II, gives firsthand details and fresh insight about this great celebration. 092-3 Enter our PARISH CODE - K7YRT9 Create a personal account with your EMAIL & PASSWORD (use to login) At Drexel Hill Mary Mother of Captives Mothers helping Mothers Families helping Families. A support group for families coping with a loved one in prison. Meetings held monthly in St Charles Parish Center on the 2 nd Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 o clock. Other meetings Weekly, call for times and locations.. All Attendees Remain Anonymous. Be a Pal. Become a Pen Pal! Join MMOC Pen Pal Program where you can visit the imprisoned from the comfort and safety of your living room or kitchen. For some In prison, the only contact with the outside world is in the form of letters. Mail Call is better when you receive a warm and friendly letter from the outside world. Pen Pal Writers are needed to write to these poorest of the poor. For Meeting and PenPal Information, please call John or Sue at 610 259 3178 or Susan_MMOC@comcast.net. 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 Msgr. Majoros for more information.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Meet and Greet Social On January 27, 2017 (snow date January 28), two parishes will come together at 7:00pm in the Saint Charles Church Basement. Free family fun and fellowship. Get to meet your partnering parish members. Come and bring your favorite snack, appetizer or dessert to share. Music and soft drinks will be provided. Please RSVP on the attendance sheet located in the church vestibule. Remember to check your Parish Website www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net For Parish Information: FORMED, Sponsor Information, Daily Readings, Funeral Guidelines, Funeral Readings, Schedules, Pierogi, Pictures, Bulletin and Links Fuel Assistance Program This program is available to people of all ages within the income guidelines. For example, individuals with at monthly income less than $1,485, or a two-person households with a monthly income under $2,002 qualify for the grant. Call United POLAM Social Services at 215-923-1900 Monday through Friday between 10AM - 4PM. A staff worker will explain the eligibility requirements, and answer your questions and assist you in completing an application. This grant is provided to all who qualify and does not have to be repaid. All inquiries are strictly confidential. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and every Amen. Sacred Heart - Christmas 2016 Sunday Envelopes 122 $4,258.00 Loose 1,086.00 TOTAL 5,344.00 St. Hedwig s - Christmas 2016 Sunday Envelopes 66 $3,543.00 Loose 1,188.00 TOTAL 4,731.00 Sacred Heart- December 25, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 93 $2,092.00 Loose 269.00 TOTAL 2,361.00 St. Hedwig - December 25, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 30 $655.00 Loose 264.00 TOTAL 919.00 Sacred Heart- January 1, 2017 Sunday Envelopes 81 $1,222.00 Loose 214.00 TOTAL 1,436.00 Solemnity of Mary 66 800.00 Loose 205.00 Christmas 485.00 St. Hedwig - January 1, 2017 Sunday Envelopes 40 $1,094.00 Loose 139.00 TOTAL 1,233.00 Solemnity of Mary 27 436.00 Loose 28.00 Christmas 120.00 Today: Parish Maintenance Next Weekend: Parish Maintenance God Bless Those Who Are Great Stewards To Our Parish! You Can Still Purchase Lotto Tickets It s never too late to purchase a $25.00 lotto ticket to help with parish costs. Extra forms can be found in the vestibule of the church. $1,000.00 Easter Sunday, $100.00 on Sunday, and $50.00 on weekdays. A Special Thank You To the Senior Citizens of St. Hedwig s for their generous donation of $250.00 It is greatly appreciated. May God bless you. Catholic Family Fun Club All faithful Catholic families who live within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and want to have fun together while learning about their faith are welcome to join the Catholic Family Fun Club. This group is created by families, for families so we can attend and create local Catholic catechetical and social activities together. https://www.meetup.com/catholic-family-fun-club/ 092-4
The Epiphany celebrates Jesus who is both the Son of God and a human being. This Feast is commemorated by remembering the journey of the wise men to worship the infant Christ. God of all heaven and earth, From the breath of your love came the creation of the world. We are amazed at the vast beauty of the night sky and at the intimate nature of the love you have for us your children. Be our daily star, Guiding our lives to search for kingdom love. May we always follow your light of truth in all that we do, Forever trusting, hoping and believing in your word. Lift our eyes tonight to see your eternal life shining brightly, Leading us home. Amen. The Bible and the Virgin Mary The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, founded by Dr. Scott Hahn, has partnered with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to offer limited-time free access to its new video Bible study series, The Bible and the Virgin Mary. The 12- part series will help you grow in your knowledge of Scripture and devotion to Our Lady. The videos will be available for free viewing online and can be used for individual or group study. Register at: BibleandtheVirginMary.com/Philadelphia Week 1: January 18-24 Lesson 1, A Biblical Introduction to Mary Week 2: January 25-31 Lesson 1 (still available) Lesson 2, Handmaid of the Lord Week 3: February 1-7 Lesson 2 (still available) Lesson 3, Wedding at Cana, Garden in Eden Week 4: February 8-14 Lesson 3 (still available) Lesson 4, The New Eve Week 5: February 15-21 Lesson 4 (still available) Lesson 5, The Ark of the New Covenant Week 6: February 22-28 Lesson 5 (still available) Lesson 6, Born of a Virgin Week 7: March 1-7 Lesson 6 (still available) Lesson 7, The Promised Mother Week 8: March 8-14 Lesson 7 (still available) Lesson 8, Mother Crowned in Glory Week 9: March 15-21 Lesson 8 (still available) Lesson 9, Full of Grace Week 10: March 22-28 Lesson 9 (still available) Lesson 10, All Holy Week 11: March 29-April 4 Lesson 10 (still available) Lesson 11, The Assumption Week 12: April 5-11 Lesson 11 (still available) Lesson 12, Always a Mother Week 13: April 12-18 Lesson 12 (still available) Cardinal Foley Lecture Series Held At The Seminary The Power Of The Word will be held at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary on January 30, 2017 at 7:00PM in the Vianney Hall Auditorium, Catholic News Media & Spiritual Formation by Gregory Erlandson. March For Life In Washington, DC This year s Annual March for Life in Washington D.C. will take place on Friday, January 27, 2017. This year the seminarians of St. Charles will participate in to support the protection of human life from conception to natural death. SAVE THE DATE ~ 9th Annual Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Conference - March 4 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR MAN UP PHILLY 2017! On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St Joseph University Hagan Arena, the men of your parish are invited to join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 9th Annual Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Conference. Speakers include EWTN s Dr. Marcellino D Ambrosio, inspirational speaker, Kevin Reilly, former Philadelphia Eagle. 23rd Annual MOM-Heart of the Home Day of Renewal Calling moms of all ages and types: new moms, seasoned moms, grandmothers, step-mothers. Even if you're not a mom, you are still welcome! Join us at 9AM on March 18, 2017. Continue your Lenten season by replenishing your spirit. Come listen to two amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon talks. Speakers: Lisa Mladinich; Eleanor Farzetta Location: SS. Simon and Jude Parish Meehan Center, West Chester. For a registration form and details call 484-798-7368 or 610-384-4933 for more information. 092-5