Sacred Heart Parish 316 East Broadway Avenue ~ Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Parish Website: www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net 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. Rectory and Parish Office 610-623-0409 Fax: 610-623-2926 Email: sacredheartchurch@rcn.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 4:00PM Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon Mass Schedule 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. Religious Education Office of the Partnering Parishes Located at: 3400 Dennison Avenue Drexel Hill, PA 19026 610-259-4389 Contact: Lori Farrell 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 FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING NOVEMBER 20, 2016 092 SACRED HEART COVER PAGE 1
Mass Intentions 4:00PM Vigil - Health & Birthday Blessings for Diane Moras Of Pecko Family Sunday, November 20 7:30AM -Birthday Blessings for Charles Bush Of Grandfather, Walt Bush 11:00AM + Chickie Juszczak Of Dolly DeVitis Monday, November 21 8:00AM + Paul Kleinschmidt Of wife, Connie Tuesday, November 22 8:00AM + Gary Schnell Of wife, Pattie Wednesday, November 23 8:00AM + Chickie Juszczak Of St. Anne Sodality Thursday, November 24 THANKSGIVING DAY 8:00AM + Living & Deceased Parishioners of Sacred Heart Friday, November 25 8:00AM + Margaret T. Griffin Of Family Saturday, November 26 4:00PM Vigil + Vince Salute Of wife, Millie Sunday, November 27 7:30AM + Dolores Carney (1st Anniv) Of Crawford family 11:00AM + Intention of the Sacred Hear Memorial Fund Sunday, November 20 9:15AM + Joseph Sewruk Of wife, Hanna Sunday, November 27 9:15AM + Joseph Sewruk Of Klecko family Candle Remembrance Candles For The Month Of November + Ryan Kemble + Mary Callahan St. Hedwig Chapel + Mary Kozalinski + Assad G. Shahadi 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. Mass Celebrants Weekend of November 19-20 2016 Sacred Heart 4:00PM (Vigil) Msgr. Majoros 7:30AM Fr. Putz 11:00AM Fr. Waters 5:00PM (Vigil) Fr. McKenzie 7:30AM Fr. McGowan 10:00AM Fr. McGowan 4:00PM Fr. DeGrassa 9:15AM Msgr. Majoros Mass Celebrants Weekend of November 26-27 2016 Sacred Heart 4:00PM (Vigil) Fr. Cusatis 7:30AM Msgr. Majoros 11:00AM Fr. Cusatis 5:00PM (Vigil) Fr McKenzie 7:30AM Fr. Waters 10:00AM Fr. Putz 4:00PM Fr. Speziale 9:15AM Msgr. Majoros Please note Mass Celebrants are subject to change EM s, Lectors, November 26-27 4:00PM Smith/T. Leonard/J. Leonard 7:30AM C. Lenski/Resnick 11:00AM DeVitis/Czerwinski/R. Terpstra Counters: Team A St. Hedwig s Maintenance Fund In Memory of Tina Bazylewicz: Robert Mitchell $20., Claire Kendra $20., Jane Zdun $20., Wanda Durbano $20. 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 LITTLE BOOKS Many will be happy that we will once again have the wonderful Little Books Look for them the First Sunday of Advent. 092-2
For Today For Tomorrow For all of us. Seminary Appeal continues through the month of November. Please find in your pew an envelope for the Seminary Appeal. You can fill out the envelope with your enclosed donation and mail the envelope directly to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. You can also make a secure credit card gift online. Donations to this Annual Appeal enhance the many resources needed for priestly training. The Seminary community is grateful for your faithful support. To donate online go to www.stcharlesseminaryappeal.org. F O R M E D FORGIVEN: The Transforming Power of Confession is available on FORMED The latest addition to the Augustine Institute library of sacramental preparation programs, FORGIVEN carefully explains the Church's teaching on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including a practical "walk through" of what happens in the confessional and how every moment connects to Scripture, Tradition, and God's passionate desire to be with us. Enter our PARISH CODE - K7YRT9 Create a personal account with your EMAIL & PASSWORD (use to login) ENJOY and please tell others in your parish!!!! Have A Blessed Thanksgiving Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son. Amen. A Christmas Giving Tree will be in the Sanctuary of the Church from November 25 th through December 11 th. On the tree are ornaments with gifts listed on the back. You are welcome to take one or more than one. O Jesus Christ, I acknowledge you as universal King. All that has been made has been created for You. Exercise all Your rights over me. I renew my Baptismal Vows. I renounce Satan, his pomps and his works; I promise to live as a good Christian. And, in particular do I pledge myself to labor, to the best of my ability, for the triumph of the rights of God and of Your Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, to You do I offer my poor services, laboring that all hearts may acknowledge Your sacred kingship, and that thus the reign of Your peace be established throughout the whole universe. Amen Please return the gift items unwrapped with the ornament attached (this ornament /tag helps us match the gift to the family) under the tree by December 11 th before 2:00 pm. If you can donate a gift bag, that would be appreciated also. Those we help in our communities through the St. Vincent de Paul Society will benefit from your generosity. If you have any questions, please call the St. Charles Parish Center at 610-259-4389. 092-3
Here is a list of items needed for our Christmas Bazaar Your donations would be very much appreciated at this time and can be brought to the rectory during business hours. Basket of Cheer - New bottles of liquor or wine and accessories New items for sale as a gift - Household items (blankets, dish towels, knick-knacks, small appliances, etc.), new toys and Christmas decorations. Baked Goods for our bake table. Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup to sell at our Kitchen Your Help the day of the Bazaar Sacred Heart Parish Annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 3, 2016 10:00AM to 6:00PM In the Rectory Basement Please call The Rectory at 610-623-0409 or John Schmidt at 610-626-4790, email theschmidts720@gmail.com if you can volunteer during the Bazaar or have any questions or concerns about the event. To our wonderful bakers You may bring your baked items to the Rectory during office hours on Thursday or Friday, December 1 & 2. St Hedwig's Annual Holiday Food Drive Non-perishables and canned goods donations will be collected in the back of church before Mass. Or see Philip Tarashuk or Gina Dubinski. FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Sacred Heart - November 13, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 87 $1,302.00 Loose 284.00 TOTAL 1,586.00 Maintenance 110.00 Loose 150.00 St. Hedwig - November 13, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 35 $871.00 Loose 103.00 TOTAL 974.00 Maintenance 45.00 Loose -0- Today s 2nd Collection: Hurricane Victims Next Weekend: Christmas Flowers God Bless Those Who Are Great Stewards To Our Parish! Annual Block Collection Just a reminder to return your donation and census information in the collection basket, to the rectory, by mail or email. This is the most important collection for our parish. Thank you for your act of financial stewardship to your parish. Please send your donation by the end of the year. Thank you to everyone who has already responded! 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 email: Susan_MMOC@comcast.net. 092-4
PIEROGI THANK YOU! A very special thank you to Barbara & Bill Schwindt, who coordinated our pierogi fundraiser. Also, thank you to everyone who participated in some way. If you worked one day or everyday, donated items needed, or purchased pierogi, you were a special part in this fundraiser. It is very hard work but also rewarding to work with friends and help your Parish during the two weeks. We must thank St. Joseph s in Collingdale for the use of their facilities. Enjoy your delicious pierogi! Sacred Heart Parish Bakers!! The next few months will be busy with many events! Our next big event is the Parish Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 3rd. You may drop your item off at the rectory the day before! Call the rectory at 610-623-0409 and let us know! Thank you! 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 Greendrop Clothing Pickup Donate your gently used CLOTHING every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi in Springfield from 9AM for an hour (sometimes longer). CLOTHING ONLY Benefits St. Vincent de Paul Society Youth Minister Needed St. John Chrysostom Parish of Wallingford is seeking a youth minister who lives the faith, loves kids and teens, and is passionate about service. This is a paid, part-time position (about 10 hours a week, some flexible). Please contact mchollet@sjcparish.org or call 610-874-3418 x 106. 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. 092-5 This grant is provided to all who qualify and does not have to be repaid. All inquiries are strictly confidential. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRO-LIFE LINES Crisis Pregnancy Resource hotline: 610-626-4006. Rachel s Vineyard Post-Abortion healing: 877-HOPE-4-ME www.rachelsvineyard.org. A Baby s Breath 24-hour hotline: 484-580-6436, www.ababysbreath.org. Delaware County Pregnancy Center: www.dcpchester.org. Mother s Home: 610-583- HOME, www.mothershome.org. Pro-Life Union of Delaware County: 610-789-LIFE, www.prolifedelco.org. Seminary Open House and Christmas Concert The 2016 Open House & Christmas Concert will take place on Sunday, December 4 from 1-6PM This year, the annual event features: Campus tours Christmas concert featuring Seminary choir and musicians International Christmas crèche display One hour tours begin at 1:00 pm with the last tour at 3:00 pm. Light refreshments preceding the 4:00 pm concert. THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC