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 DECEMBER 7, 2014 092-1
Second Sunday of Advent ~ 2014 Masses of the Week 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Deceased members of the Barrett & Ryan Families Of Tom & Helene Sunday, December 7 7:30AM + Bush & Tatasciore Families Of Walter Bush 11:00AM +Intention of the Rosary Sodality Monday, December 8 Immaculate Conception 8:00AM + John Barlow Of. Family 12:00 Noon + George Kayati Of Family 6:00PM + Deceased members of the Ryan & Barrett Families Of Tom & Helene Tuesday, December 9 8:00AM + Angela Cellinese Of Family Wednesday, December 10 8:00AM + Susan Smith Beavers Of Barbara Smith Thursday, December 11 8:00AM + Thomas McLoughlin Of wife, Dolores Friday, December 12 8:00AM + Joyce Moran Of Salute family Saturday, December 13 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Deceased members of the Barrett Family Of Tom & Helene Barrett Sunday, December 14 7:30AM + Frances Kaminska Of Helen Pincurek 11:00AM + Beato Ege Of Family Feast of the Immaculate Conception THIS MONDAY December 8TH Holy Day of Obligation Masses at Sacred Heart 8:00AM, 12:00 Noon and 6:00PM. Bulletin Advertiser For The Month Center for Sight of Delaware County This Month we would like to thank Dr. Marguerite Billbrough, MD and her staff. She has been a long time advertiser on our weekly bulletin. Please think of her when you need an eye physician Candles For The Month Of December + Victor Didzeakis + Richard & Deborah Ceglarski We have Candles Open For January Baby Layette For Pro-Life You may honor the Infant Jesus with your gift of love for the precious babies. The bassinet at Sacred Heart Church and St. Hedwig s Chapel is for donations of NEW baby items to the Mother s Home. Size 1 to 12 months, such as sleepers, shirts, cloth diapers, socks, sweaters, and receiving blankets. DO NOT GIFT WRAP, just put your item in a clear plastic bag. Cash donations are also welcome. Holiday Lotto Tickets Please purchase a $25.00 lotto ticket to help with parish costs. Extra forms can be found in the vestibule of the church. Prizes are $500.00 New Years Day and $1,000.00 Easter Sunday, $100.00 on Sunday, and $50.00 on weekdays. These make wonderful Christmas and Birthday Gifts. Thank you and good luck to all who have purchased! Christmas Bazaar ~ SPECIAL THANKS Very special thanks to Kathy Moffa and Ronnie Klenk and all our wonderful helpers and new volunteers who set-up, coordinated, priced, donated, worked the day of the event, baked delicious homemade items, made food specialties and chicken soup and special thanks to all who attended! Thank you to the Broadway Bar & Grill for donating the sausage & peppers and Romarco s for donating the chicken soup! We could NOT have done it without ALL your help and support. May God bless you for your continued dedication to your Parish! This Weekends 2nd Collection Retirement Fund For The Religious Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry, writes a religious sister. Your gift to today s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious provides vital support for the retirement needs of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure that younger members can continue the good works of their elders! Decorating Sacred Heart Church For Christmas We will decorate Sacred Heart Church for its beautiful Christmas look on Monday, December 15th at 8:30AM. If you happen to be home that day, any time you spend will be appreciated. 092-2
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Second Sunday of Advent Sacred Heart - November 23, 2014 Sunday Envelopes 104 $1,737.00 Loose 269.00 TOTAL 2,006.00 Christmas Flowers 419.00 Maintenance 10.00 Loose 104.00 St. Hedwig - November 23, 2014 Sunday Envelopes 51 $1,074.00 Loose 66.00 TOTAL 1,140.00 Christmas Flowers 352.00 Loose 9.00 Sacred Heart - November 30, 2014 Sunday Envelopes 102 $1,712.00 Loose 239.00 TOTAL 1,951.00 Maintenance 35.00 Christmas Flowers 526.00 Loose 172.00 St. Hedwig - November 30, 2014 Sunday Envelopes 45 $1,022.00 Loose 82.00 TOTAL 1,104.00 Maintenance 20.00 Christmas Flowers 137.00 Thank you for your generosity. This Weekends 2nd Collection: Religious Retirement Next Weekends 2nd Collection: Parish Maintenance Holiday Gift Cards If you would like to donate a gift card to someone less fortunate during the holiday season, we are accepting cards from: Acme Markets, Giant, Shop Rite, Target & Walmart. Thank you! Rosary Sodality Dues For 2015 Rosary Sodality $5.00 St. Anne Sodality $3.00 You may put your yearly dues in the collection basket. If you are behind in the payment of your dues we ask that you please catch up for the new year. The envelope should have CHICKIE S name and YOUR OWN NAME on the front so we know who is sending their dues! Your dues are used towards payment of mass intentions for members who pass away! Thank you to everyone who continue to support the Rosary and Saint Anne Sodality. 092-3 Preparing our Hearts and asking for the Grace We prepare this week by stepping up the longing. We move through this week by naming deeper and more specific desires. Each morning this week, if even for that brief moment at the side of our beds, we want to light a second inner candle. We want to let it represent "a bit more hope." Perhaps we can pause, breathe deeply and say, "Lord, I place my trust in you." Each day this week, as we encounter times that are rushed, even crazy, we can take that deep breath, and make that profound prayer. Each time we face some darkness, some experience of "parched land" or desert, some place where we feel "defeated" or "trapped," we hear the words, "Our God will come to save us!" The grace we desire for this week is to be able to hear the promise and to invite our God to come into those real places of our lives that dearly need God's coming. We want to be able to say: "Lord, I place my trust in your promise. Please, Lord, rouse your power and come into this place in my life, this relationship, into this deep self-defeating pattern. Please come here and save me." Each night this week we can look back over the day and give thanks for the moments of deep breath, that opened a space for more trust and confidence in God's fidelity to us. No matter how difficult the challenges we are facing - from the growing realization of our personal sinfulness, to any experience of emptiness or powerlessness, even in the face of death itself - we can give thanks for the two candles that faithfully push back the darkness. And, we can give thanks for the graces given us to believe that "Our God will come to save us" because we were given the courageous faith to desire and ask boldly. Come, Lord Jesus. Come and visit your people. We await your coming. Come, O Lord. Looking For Something To Do Today? St. Charles Seminary Tours during their open house today 1:00 to 3:00PM. Christmas Concert begins at 4:00PM..
YOU Are Invited To Join Our Parish! If someone you know or if you may be visiting and have been affected by the recent closing of area parishes, please know that Sacred Heart s door is open to you! Please call the Rectory at 610-623-0409 and request a registration form that you can fill out and return at your convenience. Father Michael Rzonca A JOYFUL WELCOME 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 Attention! A dining room set with table and 8 chairs is available to purchase from a parishioner who will donate proceeds to our parish. If interested, call Chickie at 610-626-1744. Christmas Wafer (Oplatki) Christmas Wafers are available at the Rectory during business hours or in the sacristy after Masses and at St. Hedwig s Chapel before and after the 9:15AM Mass on Sunday. The donation is $2.00 per pack. ACME SHOPPERS: Cuisinart Saver Stamps If you are NOT collecting stamps for yourself the parish would love for you to still take the stamps and put them in the collection basket. Thank you! You can collect stamps until December 27th Polish Christmas Open House On Saturday, December 13th from 11AM to 2PM at the Polish American Cultural Center Museum at 308 Walnut Street in historic Philadelphia. Snacks and refreshments beginning at 11AM, a children s magic show at noon. At 12:30 St. Nick will visit the museum and have a treat with the children. You are welcome to bring your camera for pictures. Free admission. For more info call 215-922-1700. An Advent Prayer Dear Lord, Through the darkness, I look for your wisdom. I want my heart to be open to you. But sometimes in these days, it seems that so many things come between us. Help me to be awake and aware of the radiance you bring to my life. Help me to be grateful each day for the blessings of family and friends. Let me be a peacemaker in my own life, and in the world. Let me pray especially for this difficult world and those who are so in need of an end to violence. My heart begs for this as my Advent prayer today. Oliver Heating Annual Heat For The Holidays Program designed to donate and install heaters for families in need in our local area. A panel of community leaders will select final recipients. Email: BSweeney@oliverhvac.com or for questions call 610-946-1327. See the church bulletin board for information. 092-4
Sunday Mass St. Hedwig s Chapel Sunday, December 7 9:15 AM + Phyllis Of Family Monday, December 8 Immaculate Conception 9:15AM + Walter J. Novak Of wife & family Sunday, December 14 9:15 AM + Larry McGuigan Of Kuchinski family Marie Blumenkrantz - Kevin Fagioli - James Fitzpatrick - Christine Hanson - Jane Kijewski, Kaitlyn Klein - Jackie McBride - Robin McLoughlin William Papa - Kevin Perkins - Sr. Louise Quinn - Hilda Rizzo -Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Johnny Townsend-Emilie Wrzesniewski. Please remember the person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin. 092-5 Candle For The Month Of December + Milton & Joe Czernik + Aunt, Agnes Trojanowski We have Candles Open For January World Meetings of Families Philadelphia 2015 Official Prayer God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Gospel Summary The Messiah is foretold in Second Isaiah and the words of John the Baptist continue the foretelling during Advent. Just as the Jewish exiles were filled with hope and led home, John the Baptist filled his followers with hope if they would only first repent and then share the Good News. He told the people to accomplish this by turning away from their sinful actions and words. Reflection for Families Like John the Baptist, we are the heralds of the Good News to our children. Also like John, we may stand out as different when we try to do this. Our children may point out to us that other parents don t go to church, or they allow their children to wander the community, or have parties where under-age drinking is permitted. They look at us as though we re dressed in camel hair and eating locusts when we hold steadfastly to our values. But we know from parents who have already raised their children, our children will come to recognize the value and sincerity of our message and example. St. Hedwig s Sodality Christmas Brunch To be held January 4 th, 2015 at Lia s Lounge Room and Ballrooms in Boothwyn, following the 9:15AM Mass. Tickets are $23 for paid up members; Guests $28 Everyone is welcomed! Tickets can be purchased from Fran Kwapicz. Christmas Food Drive St. Hedwig s is NOW collecting canned goods and nonperishable items for this food drive. Also any monetary donations to help defray costs of the food drive are also appreciated. Please see Philip Tarashuk or Gina Dubinski for more information. Please let us know if there is a family in the parish who needs help. Christmas Wafer (Oplatki) Christmas Wafers are available and after the before and after 9:15AM Mass on Sunday. The donation is $2.00 per pack. ACME SHOPPERS: Cuisinart Saver Stamps You can collect stamps until December 27th St. Hedwig Maintenance In Memory of Sophie Szymczyk: Council of United Polish Societies $25. Special Thanks To the Council of United Polish Societies for their generous donation of $200.00 to help defray the cost of fuel. It is most appreciated.