Sacred Heart Parish 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will have life forever. Today s Readings: 1st Reading - Isaiah 55:10-11 2nd Reading - Romans 8:18-23 Gospel - Matthew 13:1-23 July 13, 2014 0132
Stewardship Corner ~ As stewards, we are to be responsible with the gifts God has given us- we are to give those gifts back to Him in multiplicity. How can we do this? As humans, we are easily entertained, sidetracked, and overtaken by things that are not from God. These are the birds and the thorns referred to today in the Gospel. When we succumb to the worldly pleasures culture provides to us, the seeds He sows in us by His Word cannot thrive. Our ability to refrain from these worldly pleasures and to enrich ourselves in Him even when we feel adequately faithful or religious allows His Word to grow within us and produce fruit. We must take the time to continually make ourselves rich in spirit in order that we provide the good soil for His Word to grow. Faith is a lifelong journey, and without this continual striving, His Word can wind up squandered in our complacency. In living out His call to us and by our great example to the world through our own words and actions, God s Kingdom will grow. Enrich yourself in His Word and be the steward God calls you to be by acting it out. Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant Sacred Heart is looking for a capable individual to serve as Faith Formation Coordinator (DRE/CRE). This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position that will aid the pastor in faith programming including planning, coordinating, and implementing our PREP and RCIA Programs. This person will assist with other parish faith committees, community formation retreats, and lecture series as well. The preferred candidate will have a Masters in Catechetics, Theology, or a related field and at least three years experience as a catechist. Please note candidate will need to have flexibility in scheduling to work office hours during the day, but also evenings and weekends as necessary. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume with personal references no later than Friday, August 1, to Sacred Heart Parish Office, 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363. You may also email resumes to info@sacredheart.us. Confirmation at Sacred Heart will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 10:00 am (PREP students) and at 1:00 pm (Sacred Heart School and Homeschool students). We ask that any Homeschool students contact our Parish Office, so we can make sure to get the necessary information sent out to you. PREP registration for the year 2014-2015 has begun! If your children are between the years of First through Fifth Grade, we ask that you visit our PREP page on our website, www.sacredheart.us, for more information. You can access this page by selecting the Faith Formation tab from the main site. Registration will close September 1, 2014. All sign-ups and payments are to be made online. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, July 13, 2014
CYO News & Events Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Blood Drive Friday, July 18th 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm Please visit: http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation and search by sponsor code: shoxford to schedule an appointment. Please contact tedra.farrell@redcross.org if you experience issues scheduling donor appointments. Donor Eligibility Guidelines: call 1 800 RED CROSS Donation Tips (including tips for after donating), visit www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donationprocess The Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will preside at the pastor Installation Mass of Reverend William S. Lange on Saturday, July 19, 5:00 p.m. At The Church of the Sacred Heart, 203 Church Road, Oxford, Pennsylvania All are welcome to attend a reception in the Sacred Heart School Gym following the Mass. Volleyball summer camp is open to girls grades 5-8. July 28-31, 2014 at Sacred Heart Gym. $20. Register now on wagdogs.com! SHS is seeking a volleyball coach for the 7th and 8th grade Parish team. A coaching clinic will be held for all interested. If interested in volunteering, please contact Matt McCarry @ mccarre56@yahoo.com or 610-574-1647. Congratulations to the 2013-2014 recipients of the Andrew Watkins Sacred Heart Saint Award, Shannon Reilly and Liam Dearing. Each year, the award is presented at the SHS CYO banquet to 8th grade athletes who participate in the SHS CYO program. These athletes demonstrate a Christian attitude and exemplify CYO values, including sportsmanship and respect and are considered good role models for other CYO athletes. Sacred Heart Giving June 29, 2014 Regular Collection: $8,170.50 Peter s Pence Collection: $1,746.00 Poor Box: 06/29/2014 $135.80 July 6, 2014 Regular Collection: $12,795.50 Building Maintenance $1,621.00 Poor Box: 07/06/2014 $ 148.80 Thank you!
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s M a s s I n t e n t i o n s Saturday, July 19, 2014 5:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: M. Snoopkowski, J. Tiriro, L. Baggott Lector: C. Schaible Altar Server: Trevor C., Ethan C., Abbey C. Music: Karen Evangelista, Alexis Witiak Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, July 20, 2014 7:45 AM Extraordinary Minister: J. D Aquanno, P. Kozakowski Lector: R. Daley Altar Server: Nora C., Aaron C., Hannah D. Music: Quiet Mass 9:00 AM Both Species Extraordinary Minister: L. Baggott, M. Hampshire, B. Hampshire, M. Sipala Lector: H. Baggott Altar Server: Kieran S., Nathan S., Mark P. Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM Extraordinary Minister: M. Styer, J. Watkins, M. Beletti Lector: K. Heisler Altar Server: Brendan D., Patrick D., Michael L. Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM Extraordinary Minister: K. Leyman, J. Santine, J. Santine Lector: P. Leyman Altar Server: Shannon R., Aidan R., Thomas C. Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson Saturday July 12, 2014 5:00 pm Raymond Norris req. by Leigh Cassidy Sunday July 13, 2014 7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart 9:00 am Anniversary Blessings for Dennis & Loretta Baumgardner 10:30 am Ray Norris req. by John & Pat Kozakowski 12:00 pm Edward Collins req. by the Collins Family Monday July 14, 2014 8:00 am Richard & Sarah Spinner req. by the Boyle Family Tuesday July 15, 2014 7:00 pm No Intentions Wednesday July 16, 2014 8:00 am No Intentions Thursday July 17, 2014 8:00 am No Intentions Friday July 18, 2014 8:00 am No Intentions Saturday July 19, 2014 5:00 pm James & Margaret Maley Sunday July 20, 2014 7:45 am Matilda Leuzzi req. by Mary & Charles McKenna 9:00 am Dorothy Quavillion req. by the Blessington Family 10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart 12:00 pm Thomas Steinberger req. by the Collins Family ARCHDIOCESAN TRANSFER GRANTS OF $1,000 PER STUDENT ARE NOW AVAIILABLE TO ATTEND BISHOP SHANHAN HIGH SCHOOL The Archdiocesan Program is for incoming, 10th, 11th and 12th graders transferring from public, private or charter schools for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. Any questions, contact cdale@shanahan.org or call 610-343-6206. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, July 13, 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 Thank you to everyone who attended our first carnival. The week was a huge success and we thank you for your support! It is not too late to provide your preschooler with a great start to his or her educational career. We still have openings in both pre-k 3 and pre-k 4 classes. Our certified teachers bring years of collective experience to an engaging and developmentally appropriate educational program. We recognize and celebrate creativity and individuality. Our children develop socially, spiritually, emotionally and academically in a nurturing and familial environment, To schedule a tour, please contact the school at developmentshs@gmail.com or 610-932-3633 Sacred Heart is a Middle States Accredited school where we strive to create an environment in which teachers, students, and parents work together to educate, celebrate and embrace the individuality of each student. Eucharistic Adoration Be Still and Know That I am God. (Psalm 46:10) On July 4th, did you thank Our Lord for the many freedoms we enjoy in this country? One way to thank Him is to visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament. He is always waiting for you in the silence. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm concluding with mass. All are welcome! If you are interested in becoming an adorer, or would like more information about Eucharistic Adoration, please contact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962. Thank you to all those who participated in the Forty Hours Devotion. We could not have had this beautiful devotion without your participation.
NOTICE OF EVALUATION FOR ACCRREDITATION FOR SACRED HEART SCHOOL Sacred Heart School is scheduled to be evaluated for accreditation by the Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. An evaluation visit is scheduled for November 16-19, 2014. The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools will accept comments from those with firsthand information regarding this institution's ability to meet the Middle States Standard for Accreditation. Such comments will be considered in the course of the evaluation. The Middle States Commissions on Secondary and Elementary Schools Standards for Accreditation can be viewed at: www.msa-cess.org/relid/606537/isvars/default/ Standards.htm. To be considered, comments must be in writing, include the printed name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and must be signed by the writer. Anonymous comments will not be considered. Comments must be received no later than 30 days prior to the first day of the visit by the Evaluation Team and must be mailed to: President Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools 3624 Market Street, 2 West Philadelphia, PA 19104 PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Mark Schwerke, Paul Leahmann, Bob McMann, Gary Peterson, 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. Please contact the parish office for removal from the website prayer list. PASTOR Rev. William Lange 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 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, July 13, 2014