Sacred Heart Church 511 Twentieth Street • Altoona, PA 16602 (814) 943-8553 • FAX (814) 943-1556 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok ....................................................... Pastor Paulette Johns ........................................................ Parish Secretary Patrick Dorman ...................................... Parish Council Chairperson Linda James ........................................ Finance Council Chairperson Judy Wahl ........................................Director of Religious Education Mike Kelleher .....................................Director of Christian Initiation Patrick Dorman ......................................................... Choir Director Jeffrey Arpino……………………………………………………..Organist Rectory ........................................................................... 943-8553 Formation Center ............................................................ 944-3922 Food Pantry .................................................................... 943-4529 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 26, 2014 "The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." The law of love. That's what Jesus came to establish. In a religious milieu that was often marked by legalism and scrupulosity, Jesus brought a kind of freedom. He reminded us that the laws of religion are made to serve the ultimate goal of love: love for God and love for neighbor. Think about the Ten Commandments. This classical summary of God's rules for us can be divided into two types of laws. First come the laws about loving God: have no strange gods; don't take the Lord's name in vain; honor the Sabbath. Then come the laws about loving our neighbor: honor your parents; don't kill; don't commit adultery; don't steal; be honest; and don't covet your neighbor's spouse or property. When we follow the law of love that Jesus preaches today, all of this is taken care of. If we loved God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, for example, there would be no room left for false gods. There would be no bitterness or apathy leading us to disrespect God's name or to fail to worship him as he has asked. Similarly, if we loved our neighbors as ourselves by following the Golden Rule, then we would naturally respect them instead of lying, killing, coveting, or the like. Ultimately, all the dos and don'ts of the law are just specific guidelines describing what love looks like. This is very helpful for those times when love doesn't come so easily to us. When we struggle with having our heart in the right place, the Ten Commandments give us direction. But as Jesus instructs us today, the goal is to grow in the kind of love that naturally leads us to want to do what's best. © 2014 Liturgical Publications CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST Monday - Saturday 7:45 A.M. Saturday Evening: 5:30 P.M. Sunday 8:00, 10:00 A.M., Noon SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 P.M. Sunday 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A.M. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious illness. You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is admitted to a hospital or nursing home. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a weekend celebration of the Eucharist or on Sundays at 1:00 P.M. For the baptism of their first child, parents are expected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Lubomir. Please call the rectory office for an appointment. Catholic godparents for infants must be at least 16 years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist. CHRISTIAN INITIATION Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church should contact a member of the parish staff. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make arrangements for instruction and planning the marriage ceremony. FOOD PANTRY The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. PARISHIONER REGISTRATION We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to Sacred Heart Parish. Please introduce yourself to a member of the parish staff and register at the rectory. Registration, the practice of stewardship, and regular participation in the Eucharist indicate that a person is an active member of the parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or sponsor. As a Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples and good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is essential for the common good. PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Normally, Mon.- Fri. 7:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. SACRED HEART CHURCH Mass Intentions Sunday, October 26 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 a.m. Maria and Giuseppe Randazzo (Sandy and Sal) 10:00 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 Noon Robert Beckel (Wife, Sharon and Sean) Monday, October 27 7:45 a.m. Emma Rodono (Anna Mae Schroeder) 3:30 p.m. (Golden Living-Hillview) Nicholas Moffa (Moffa Foundation) Tuesday, October 28, Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles 7:45 a.m. Jim Ziegler (Rose Marlett) Wednesday, October 29 7:45 a.m. Spiritual and Temporal Welfare of the Milliron Family (Zita Milliron) Thursday, October 30 7:45 a.m. Emma Helen Brolley (Joan Weston) Friday, October 31 7:45 a.m. Trexler Family (Daughters) First Saturday, November 1, All Saints 7:45 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 5:30 p.m. Rosella Greiner (Tom and Pat Forr, Jr.) Sunday, November 2, All Souls’ Day The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed 8:00 a.m. Intentions of the Holy Father 10:00 a.m. People of the Parish 12:00 Noon All Deceased Parishioners and Benefactors Altar Servers Saturday, November 1 5:30 p.m. Abigail and Makenna Whitfield Sunday, November 2 8:00 a.m. George and Polly Cardone 10:00 a.m. Jada and Patty Wolf 12:00 Noon Bridgid and Maggie Fox Lectors Saturday, November 1 5:30 p.m. Carole Swope and Dennis Greiner Sunday, November 2 8:00 a.m. Peggy Stauffer and Cathy Keefe 10:00 a.m. Leslie and John Yannitelli 12:00 Noon Susan Burk and Tom Fox Communion Ministers Saturday, November 1 5:30 p.m. Kelly Brennan, Nancy and Clair Servello Sunday, November 2 8:00 a.m. Joanne Straw, Tish Crum, Marian Carey 10:00 a.m. Beatrice Fawks, John Dibert, Barb Gerhart 12:00 Noon Bonnie Decker, Barb Long, Cindy Lytle ALTOONA, PA Cantors Saturday, November 1 5:30 p.m. Mary Lou Appleman Sunday, November 2 8:00 a.m. Tom Liszka 10:00 a.m. Betsy Chilcote 12:00 Noon Patrick Dorman The Adult Choir will sing at 5:30 p.m. Mass. Liturgical Ministers Schedule requests for Lectors, Servers and Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, for November 30 thru February 15, need to be submitted no later than November 9. The preferred method of submission is to email to: [email protected]. If need be, they can be placed in the collection basket or dropped off at the rectory. Sign up sheets for our Christmas and New Year’s Liturgies are in the back of the church. Altar Server Appreciation Mass and Dessert As a way to thank the many Altar Servers throughout our Diocese for their service and as an attempt to promote Vocations to priesthood and consecrated religious life, the Diocesan Office of Vocations is sponsoring an Altar Server Appreciation Mass and Dessert at the Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Loretto on Sunday, November 23 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Bishop Mark will be the Principal Celebrant and Homilist. A sign-up sheet is available in the Sacristy. Grief / Faith Luncheon Our Grief / Faith Support Committee would like to invite anyone who has experienced grief to join us on November 7th for our Faith and Fellowship luncheon from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Formation Center. Sign up sheets will be in the back of the Church. Fall Social There will be a Fall Social following the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday, November 1. There is a sign-up sheet in the back of the church. All food will be provided. We just need to know the number of people who will be attending. Please sign your name and the number of people. This event is being planned by our Social Committee. Theology on Tap: A Series on Pope Francis Theology on Tap is a casual speaker/discussion series for young adults 18-29. November 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Zach’s in Altoona. Bishop Mark will present Pope Francis and the New Evangelization. THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PRO-LIFE CORNER Let us pray for all pre-born children that their parents will have the courage to nurture the gift of life within and bring their child up to know God and love Him in this world so that they can be with Him in heaven . for all eternity. Liturgical Reflection… The ministry of preaching draws its content mainly from scriptural and liturgical sources. By means of the homily, the mysteries of the faith and the guiding principles of the Christian life are expounded from the sacred text during the course of the liturgical year. At the Second Vatican Council the bishops of the world strongly recommended the homily at liturgy. In fact it was understood that the homily would always be part of Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Numbers 34:2 and 52. 2014, Diocese of Altoona, Liturgy Office Parish Flower Gardens Thanks to the leadership of Bernice Cellini and Diana Hite, our flower gardens had quite a display of vivid colors all summer and into the fall as well. We thank them and Dick Cellini, Andrey Lear and Nick O’Brien for preparing our flower beds for the winter months. Love Feasts Our parish hosted the last of our Love Feasts at Simpson Temple United Parish for this year, on Saturday, October 25th. Gratitude is extended to the coordinators, and the numerous volunteers who prepared, served, baked, and cleaned up. Angel Fund We thank Rose Marlett for her donation to the Angel Fund in memory of her husband, Tom and daughter, Bonnie Webb. We also thank Bill and Kate Burr for their donation to the Angel Fund in memory of Vincent Burr, Sr. Calendar of Cash Beginning the weekend of November 8/9, the Calendar of Cash tickets will be available in the vestibule after all of the weekend Masses. Please be supportive. This is our only fund-raiser. Tickets are $25 and the number is good for the year. Payouts range from $25 to $500. OCTOBER 26, 2014 Anniversary Plans On July 13th, 1890, Fr. Thomas P. Smith, the newly appointed pastor, celebrated the first Mass for the newly established Sacred Heart Parish in a building on the corner of 7th Avenue and 24th Street. In 2015, our Parish Family will celebrate 125 years of ministry. We will be celebrating this great milestone with several events and activities throughout 2015/16. The highlight of the year long celebration will be a Mass of Thanksgiving in Honor of the parish’s 125th anniversary, concelebrated by Bishop Mark at the 12:00 Noon Mass on Sunday, July 12th, 2015. A Dinner Celebration will follow at the Jaffa Shrine. We would like to create a Christian theme slogan. We are asking all parishioners to take part in this by submitting your thoughts and writing a theme slogan for the event. The slogan should be limited to one sentence and no more than 15 words. If your slogan is chosen, you and your immediate family will be awarded tickets for the celebration dinner following the Mass on July 12th. The deadline to submit the theme slogan will be Sunday, November 30, 2014. Your entry can be dropped off at the rectory or placed in the collection basket in a sealed envelope and marked 125th Anniversary Theme. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff Arpino at 932-6452 or call the rectory at 943-8553. Healing Mass at the Cathedral There will be a Healing Mass on Monday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral. Fr. Bill Kiel, from the Diocese of Greensburg, will be the main celebrant. All are welcome, especially those in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing, and those who support and care for them as well. Music for the Mass will be led by the Cathedral Charismatic Prayer Group Music Ministry. For more information, please call 941-3832. Carmelite Community of the Word Pre-Christmas Fair and Spaghetti Dinner November 9th at Bishop Guilfoyle. Festival 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner Served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults $7 and Children $3. Santa’s Flea Market, Basket Auction, Bake Sale and Money Chances. First Prize is . $1,000. Three tickets for $5. Drawing at 3:00 p.m. Contact any CCW sister to get your raffle tickets. Adult Choir The Adult Choir will rehearse on Monday, October 27th at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26 Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon. Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m. Christian Initiation at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 27 Adult Choir Rehearsal at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28 Secretary will not be in the office. Wednesday, October 28 Secretary will not be in the office. Sacred Heart Food Pantry open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Grief Committee meeting at 2:00 p.m. Pro-Life Rosary at 3:00 p.m. High School Religious Education at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1 Mass at 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Al-Anon at 10:00 a.m. Adult Choir sings. Fall Social after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Sunday, November 2 Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon. Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m. Christian Initiation at 11:00 a.m. In Your Prayers……. Please remember in your prayers the health intention of Marcella Adams, Arlene Balestino, Suzanne Baranik-Bowser, Rosemary Barcaro, Barbara Barker, Rhoda Born, Elizabeth, Valerie Brumbaugh, Kierra Chirdon, Denise Conrad, Mary Costlow, Susie Dalansky, Bob Decker, Evan Decker, Dominick DeVecchis, Thomas Dobson, Marian Dodson, Joan Donnelly, Debra Dorazio, May Duey, Mike Dutchard, Jacob Eshlenan, Shirley Fanella, Gianna Feather, Kathleen Foster, Mary Frederick, Lucas Gonzalez, Anna Marie Gority, Helen Gummo, Elaine Hauser, Wilbur Henry, Janet Hilton, Michael Himes, Nancy James, Ken Keagy, Carol King, Larry Knott, Sr., Meredith Kuhns, Perry Lloyd, Larry Lytle, Patty Maria, Brigid McManaman, Debbie Murtagh, Amelia Irene Noel, Cindy Oswald, Donny Ott and Sheila Ott, Joe Peroni, Braxton Pine, William Reimer, Rene Reynolds, Camden Rhodes, Joan Robison, Elia Rocci, Gavin Ross, Arlene Schirf, Luke Schultz, Jacqueline Smith, Pete Szebin, Caitlin Thompson, Carole Treese, and Angie Yingling Our sponsor this week is W.R.STRAW ALL CHEM Phone 944-0188 Owned by Parishioner, Joanne Straw Please Thank and Support Our Sponsors ALTOONA PA Ford • Lin Lincoln ln • Kia • D Dodge Chrysler • Jeep • Nissan (814) 942-3000 • (814) 942-9000 1201 8TH AVE ALTOONA, PA 16602 www.CourtesyAltoona.net 201 PATCHWAY ROAD DUNCANSVILLE, PA 16635 “NEW LOCATION” P.O. 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