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 Holy Hour - Friday 8:30AM Confessions - Saturday 3:15-3:45 P.M. Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.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 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon APRIL 24, 2016 092-1
092-2 Mass Intentions Fifth Sunday Of Easter Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Harry Heverling Of Heverling Familly Sunday, April 24 7:30AM + Thomas & Robin McLoughlin Of Family 11:00AM + Intention of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund Monday, April 25 8:00AM + Maria Ruszaj (40th Anniv) Of son, Edward & Family Tuesday, April 26 8:00AM + Jane Kijewski Of Alexandra Danicki Wednesday, April 27 8:00AM + Living & Deceased Parishioners of Sacred Heart Thursday, April 28 8:00AM + Barbara McCarley Of Jack & Betty Rockenbach Friday, April 29 8:00AM + Chickie Juszczak Of The Rosary Sodality Saturday, April 30 4:00 PM (Vigil) - Birthday Blessings for Lillian Pecko Of friend Sunday, May 1 7:30AM + Thomas & Robin McLoughlin Of Family 11:00AM - Our children receiving First Holy Communion St. Hedwig s Chapel Sunday, April 24 9:15AM + Marya Zakielarz & Antoinette Wardynski Of Family Sunday, May 1 May Crowning 9:15AM + Sophie Szymczyk Of Jan & family First Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Special prayers and congratulations to the children receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion next Sunday, May 1st at 11:00 Mass. Do you remember your First Holy Communion Day? When, where and who said the Mass and gave you Holy Communion for the first time? Do you have still have your special prayer book and rosary? The day of our First Holy Communion was a joy-filled day! Celebrating this day should bring back wonderful and holy memories. How Are you keeping the joy of that day in your hearts today? Mothers Day Donations For The Mothers Home In Darby Bring Your Donations on May 8th You may honor the Infant Jesus with your gift of love for the precious babies. A basket at Sacred Heart Church and St. Hedwig s Chapel is for donations of NEW baby items to the Mother s Home. Size 1 to 12months, 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. Your donations will be taken directly to the Mothers Home in Darby following the collection. Sacred Heart Parish Triduum Please Mark Your Calendar Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 2, 3 (8AM), 4 (10AM). A special Healing Mass will be held on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00AM. Please tell your family and friends who would like to bring someone to this Healing Mass. "Triduum is a Latin word, meaning "three. Like its cousin the novena (from the Latin word meaning "nine"), a triduum was originally any prayer recited over the course of multiple days (three for triduums; nine for novenas) The Following Have Asked For Our Prayers Bill Becht - Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick- Christine Hanson - Patricia Kaeser- Kaitlyn Klein - Joanne Marks - Jackie McBride - William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski- Helen & Al Yakas. Sacred Heart Candle For April + Lucy Denicole Sacred Heart Candle For May + Elizabeth Burns St. Hedwig Candle For May + Hedwig V. Kierbiedz
Gospel Summary While Jesus was with his disciples at the Last Supper, he pointed toward his future glory following his death and resurrection where he would be reunited with his Father in heaven. He also gave the disciples a command: to love one another. But the disciples didn t have to figure out how to do this on their own. Jesus told them to love one another in the same way he had loved them. Reflection for Families Jesus wanted the disciples to love one another and all followers with a binding love. It is this same kind of love that binds families together. When other people turn their backs and walk away, it is symbolic of Jesus love that families are bound by a love incomparable anywhere else in our own experience. We fail at times, but rarely in any other setting do we see anything close to the unconditional love God has for us, as we see in the love parents show their children. Bringing the Gospel into Your Family Find someone in your neighborhood, school, place of work, or within your family who sometimes feels left out. Reach out to that person with the kind of love Jesus describes in this Gospel. Make them feel welcome and know they are a child of God. Perhaps you will send them a greeting card, say a special prayer for them, visit them, or invite them to your home. When your action is complete, share with one another where you saw Jesus in the experience you had with the person. A Special Thank You To the Most Reverend Robert Maginnis for celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation with us last Sunday. Also, to our PREP teachers, parents, grandparents, sponsors and students. May God continue to bless you always. Thank you to everyone from our parish who helped and was a part of this special day! Mother s Day Novena Cards Cards are available in the vestibule of the church and at the Holly Street entrance. The Novena consists of nine Masses which are offered for the person of your intention whether living or deceased. A Novena of Masses makes a wonderful Mother s Day gift or a remembrance for those not with us anymore. Please be generous with your donation and return your envelopes as soon as possible. Mother s Day is May 8th EM s, Lectors, April 30-May 1 4:00PM T.Leonard/J. Leonard/J. Leonard 7:30AM Bush/McLoughlin 11:00AM J.Terpstra/R. Terpstra/R. Terpstra Counters: Bob Cox Holy Hour Every Friday 8:30AM FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act of praise to God for all HE has given you. Sacred Heart - April 17, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 111 1,401.00 Loose 318.00 TOTAL 1,719.00 Maintenance 30.00 Loose 178.00 St. Hedwig - April 17, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 39 952.00 Loose 36.00 TOTAL 988.00 Easter 60.00 Thank You For Your Generosity Today s 2nd Collection Parish Maintenance Next Sunday Parish Maintenance St. Hedwig s Chapel will have the crowning of the Blessed Mother on Sunday, May 1st immediately following the 9:15AM Mass. There will be light refreshments after in the Social Room. Sacred Heart Church May Procession May 8th Please join us for our Annual May Procession on Sunday, May 8th following the 11:00AM Mass. All Religious Education Parents, Children, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Cantors, Ushers and Societies are asked to attend! Majowka/May Prayers This devotion is held every Wednesday during May at 7PM in the Grotto. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the Chapel. Devotion includes a rosary, prayers, and hymns (30 minute service). Please join us! Polish Constitution Day Commemorative Ceremony on Sunday, May 1 with Mass at 12:30PM at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. A 2:30PM program and youth performance in the Shrine Visitors Center. Free admission. 215-922-1700. Memorial Day Mass The 82nd Annual Memorial Day Mass will take place at St. Hedwig s Chapel on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 9:15AM. After Mass those interested are invited to attend a grave side service at IHM Cemetery in Linwood. Special thanks to the Boys Scouts from St. Joseph Parish in Aston who gave of their time to place flags at the cemetery on Saturday. For more information contact Jim Novak at 610-497-5976. 092-3
092-4 Holy Year of Mercy Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church. With renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. Catholic Charities 2016 Appeal A New Vision The Parish Goal if $7,828. If you have already given to the appeal, we thank you! If you have not we ask that you prayerfully consider supporting this important appeal to make it a success! catholiccharitiesappeal.org Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Appeal The Seminary community is grateful to you for your faithful support. Please return the pledge card you received in the mail or take one from the vestibule of the church. Ascension Of The Lord May 5, 2016 A Holy Day of Obligation Masses at Sacred Heart Wednesday Vigil 6PM Thursday 8AM, 12 Noon (note: NO 8AM Mass Wednesday) St. Hedwig s Chapel Thursday 9:15AM Fathers of Children with Disabilities Retreat: Save the date Saturday, April 30, 2016 for a retreat day for fathers and grandfathers of children with disabilities which will be held at St. Charles Seminary. Please email sr.kschipani@archphila.orgto receive the registration information or call 215-587-3530. Philadelphia Archdiocesan Annual May Procession Sunday, May 1, 2016-2:00 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 18th Street. Begin May with Mary Join us for a Liturgy of the Word, a Time Honored May Procession, Rosary and Crowning of Our Blessed Mother! For more information, visit us at: www.firstsundayinmay.org Or email us at: Info@firstsundayinmay.org All are invited! National Day of Prayer Delaware County will hold it s 23rd Annual Celebration. Bring your families and join in song and prayer for our nation, featuring the Eastern University Acapella Choir "Turning Point" Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Rose Tree Park (Under Big Flag) Route 252 & Route 1, Media, PA Additional Day of Prayer celebrations: Media Court House, 12:00PM Chester Memorial Park (MLK Section), 6:00PM Spruce Street Baptist Church, Newtown Square, 6:30PM. For more information, visit www.nationaldayofprayer.org or contact event coordinator Patti Bruno at 610-416-8336 or NationalDay2pray@gmail.com Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Malvern Retreat House, Fr. Dennis O Donnell will direct a retreat for mothers/grandmothers raising children or adult children with disabilities. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with other mothers. For more information contact 610-644-0400, malvernretreat.com or sr.kschipani@archphila.org Wedding Anniversary Mass On Saturday, May 7, 2016 Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, will be the Principal Celebrant at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass held at 5:15 PM to pray for and with married couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are newlyweds, who have been married 25 years or more or who have been married 50 years or more. Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul,18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. For more information or questions about the Wedding Anniversary Mass, please visit: www.phillycatholiclife.org, email famlife@adphila.org or contact the Office for Life and Family at 215-587-0500. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend.
A JOYFUL WELCOME TO ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US Sacred Heart Thrift Shop Sale May 7, 2016 9:00AM to 1:00PM In the Convent Five rooms filled with unique housewares, toys, jewelry, linens, audio books, furniture and much more. All seasonal decorations are 50% off! Rain or Shine! Any questions call 610-623-0409. Pierogi (frozen) will be available for sale the day of the event. $7.00 per dozen. (while supplies last) Please Join Us! Lotto Winners Congratulations to all our lucky lotto winners Josie Lenski ~ Joe D Orazio ~ Andrea Supulski ~ Kathleen Smith ~Donna Crawford ~ Dottie Haws ~ M/M Joseph Maturo ~ Jan Sheldrake ~ Sara Nance ~ Don Schirg ~ Heidi Fisher ~ Kwapisz ~ Mike Shane ~ Ted Kuzmick ~ Bernadette Edington ~ Izabela Zelent ~ Walter Bush ~ Niemier Special thanks to everyone who purchased a chance to win and for making this fundraiser a success!!! Cardinal O Hara High School Annual Fair Come one, come all! Cardinal O Hara is hosting an annual fair, April 27-30. Pre-sale tickets are on sale now. 20 tickets for $25 and these tickets NEVER EXPIRE! For additional info, please contact B.J. Griffin beejer25@verizon.net.or BJ Hogan at bhogan@cohs.com Spring Tea At The Mother s Home In Darby Join staff, volunteers and residents for a delightful tea on Thursday, May 12th from Noon until 2PM at our shelter at the former convent on the Blessed Virgin Mary parish campus. This is our third tea and has given people the opportunity to visit with our moms and their babies as well as to see how much the shelter has improved. A $20 admission fee is appreciated. We still need a renovation on the kitchen, but that will (hopefully) occur this summer. Please join us! For more information or to RSVP, please emailbrisko@mothershome.org. 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. Name: 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 610-623-0409 Summer Camp at Holy Child in Drexel Hill Holy Child Academy located at 475 Shadeland Avenue in Drexel Hill will once again have Summer Camp. For more information about the camp please visit HolyChildAcademy.com/SummerCamp or email Director, Steve Mogck at smogck@holychildacademy.com. Goretti/Neumann 50th Reunion South Philadelphia s St. Maria Goretti and Bishop Neumann Class of 1966 will have a joint 50th Reunion being planned for Friday, October 21, 2016. For detailed information, email bsaffici@bn-smg-66reunion.org or go to www.millayclub.org/ reunions. 092-5