SACRED HEART CHURCH
February 8, 2015
th
5 Sunday in Ordinary Time
GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA
served by:
Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor
Rev. George J. Boyle, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence
Deacon John J. Suplee
Deacon Bill Williams
Deacon Thomas J. Woods
Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal
Sister Kathleen McCafferty, S.S.J.,
Director of Religious Education
Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M.,
Parish Service Ministries
Miss Mary Ann Allton,
Music Director
Mr. Zachary Moren, Youth Minister
105 Wilson Ave. Havertown, PA
Phone: 610-449-3000 Fax: 610-449-2364
Parish Office Hours:
Monday to Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Closed 12-1 PM For Lunch)
Evenings & Saturday: by Appointment
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sacred Heart School: 610-446-9198
109 N. Manoa Road
Religious Education Office: 610-449-3000
*for CCD nights : Resource Room 610-446-7597
C.C.D. Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays
(Sept. thru May) 6:45 PM - 8:05 PM
Convent:
610-446-3694
Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
108 Shelbourne Road
MASS SCHEDULE
SUNDAYS
Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00noon
WEEKDAYS
Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 AM
Holy Days of Obligation
As listed in bulletin and on Parish Website
CONFESSIONS
Saturday afternoon: 3:30-4:30 PM
or anytime by appointment
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
*Adoration Chapel is located at the driveway
exit of the Church parking lot to Wilson Ave.*
www.sacredheartmanoa.org
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Mass Intentions
for the Week
Tuesday, February 10 (St. Scholastica)
8:30am Donald & Josephine Mays
Wednesday, February 11 (Our Lady of Lourdes)
8:30am Anne Reilly
Thursday, February 12
8:30am Mary Houk & Rose Marie Garton
Friday, February 13
8:30am Addison Marie Kelly (1st anniv)
Saturday, February 14 (St. Cyril & Methodius)
8:30am Theresa Coyle (1st anniv.)
Parish Registration
We welcome new members to our Parish Family!
Please stop at the Parish Center to register or
download form at www.sacredheartmanoa.org
Baptism ~ Pre Jordan
*The next date for PreJordan is: FEBRUARY 9
Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 PM with
the exception of the 4th Sunday of each month, when
Baptisms are celebrated at the 12:00 Noon Mass.
Parents are required to attend a Pre-Jordan Class
before setting up a date for Baptism.
Pre-Jordan Class is held on the 2nd Monday of each
month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center, with some
exceptions. *Please consult Parish Bulletin or Website to verify*
Marriage
Couples intending to marry should contact one of the
priests for an appointment to set a date. By
Archdiocesan policy, this must be done at least six
months prior to the date.
Anointing of the Sick
DEVOTIONS
Miraculous Medal Novena:
Saturday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass.
Rosary:
Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM
before Mass.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Set aside a little time each week to
spend in quiet prayer before Jesus,
present in the Most Blessed Sacrament
Visit our Adoration Chapel
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!
The Chapel is located at the exit driveway of the
church parking lot leading to Wilson Ave.
The Eucharist is essential for us: it is Christ who
wishes to enter our lives and fill us with his grace..
Pope Francis
Sunday at Mass or Upon request - contact one of the
priests at the rectory in case of serious illness.
Reconciliation (Confession)
Anytime by appointment. 610-449-3000
Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Visitation of the Sick
If you or someone in your family is
HOMEBOUND due to illness,
disability, or advanced age, please call Sr. Bridget at
the Parish Center (610-449-3000) so arrangements
can be made to bring Holy Communion. Also,
please let us know when someone is in the hospital.
Legion of Mary
Meets each Monday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Rectory.
Senior Citizens
Sacred Heart Social Club, an Archdiocesan
Organization, meets on the first and third Mondays of
each month at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria.
Parish Mission Statement
We, the Sacred Heart Parish Community, knowing we are sustained by the Eucharist, dedicate ourselves to:
Forming a prayerful and worshiping community Educating all in Christ’s wisdom formed
in and through the Gospel + Living our faith in today’s society
We strive to: Invite, welcome and serve all through our stewardship
Unite our community through acceptance of one another + Comfort through word and deed
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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord,
Welcome!
It is a blessing to have you join the
Sacred Heart worshiping community
as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy
for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Your
presence
and
prayerful
participation enrich all who gather.
May the words of Sacred Scripture enlighten
your mind and the Bread of Life we take and eat
nourish your spirit. Thanks for joining us!
In today’s Gospel, Jesus attends to the
needy! Upon learning that “Simon’s mother-inlaw lay sick with a fever,” Jesus “grasped her
hand.” The fever left her. Later that day, the ill
were brought to Jesus. We are told that, “He
cured many who were sick with various
diseases.” Attending to the needy was at the
heart of Jesus’ ministry. As disciples of Christ,
this concern for the needy is to be taken on by
us. Jesus in alive in us when we are attentive to
the needy in our society.
This weekend is the “kickoff” for the 2015
Catholic Charities Appeal. It’s theme is “Giving
Hope.” In supporting Catholic Charities we give
hope to some of the needy in our area. By now,
you should have received the Catholic Charities
Appeal mailing and request for your support.
Please read the brochure and be familiar with
the services Catholic Charities supports. I would
highlight Catholic Social Services as an agency
that is attentive to the needy, that is a source of
hope for the needy. Please consider making a
donation to the Catholic Charities Appeal this
year.
At the doors of the Church this weekend, you
will find our annual “Lenten Packet.” Each
parish family is urged to take a “Lenten Packet”
home. Check out it’s contents. Over the next
ten days think about doing something for your
spiritual self this Lent. Why not participate in
one of the opportunities our parish sponsors for
your spiritual enrichment? Plan to attend the
Mission! Join a faith sharing group! Attend the
sessions on the Seven Deadly
Sins - Seven Lively Virtues!!
Last call for Volunteer Luncheon
next Sunday!!
Please let us
know if you are coming!
Be well!
God bless,
Fr. McKee
Collection Update
February 1, 2015
February 2, 2014
GOAL:
Year to Date:
Difference:
$ 15,001.00
$ 15,509.00
$542,500.00
$542,252.00 **
$ - 248.00
**Includes $15,094 from Electronic Giving
for the month of January
Thank you for continued generous support!
BLESSING OF MARRIAGES &
RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS
Next weekend, February 14 - 15, as the
world celebrates Valentine’s Day,
married couples will be invited to renew
their wedding vows and receive a
special blessing at all the Masses! Whether you’re
married 60 years or 6 months, plan to come to
Mass with your spouse and receive this special
blessing.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS
Prayer Shawl - Monday, February 9 at 9:30am
Social Club - Monday, February 9 at 1:00pm
PREJORDAN - Monday, February 9 at 7:00pm- MKD
CYO Board - Wednesday, fEbruary 10 at 7:30pm
Sacrament Meeting - Thursday, February 12
7:00pm for parents of 1st & 5th grade children
Handbells - Monday, February 16 at 7:00pm
Knights of Columbus - Thurs, Feb 19 7:30pm EH
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Parents, please note:
There will be NO Religious Education Classes
Monday, February 16 – Presidents’ Day Holiday
Wednesday, February 18 - Ash Wednesday
CASSEROLES for St. John’s
Hospice due Friday, February 20
FEED
Pans w/lids are available at the doors of
the Poor church! Each casserole feeds several
people! Please deliver frozen casserole
before 9:30am Friday, Feb 20 to Mary Durkin,
300 N. Manoa Rd. or Palma Ricci, 11 Woodbine Rd!
For more info, call Mary 610-853-9455. EASY
recipe is included OR you can make variety of
casseroles
using
RECIPES
on
www.saintjohnshospice.org/
The next food collection
will be February 21-22.
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PRE-JORDAN CLASS
The Next PreJordan Session is:
Monday, FEBRUARY 9 at 7:00pm
in the MKD Room in the Parish Center!
*Attendance at the Pre-Jordan Class is
mandatory, prior to the celebration of the
Sacrament of Baptism. Please call the Parish
Center at (610) 449-3000 for further information.
**Upcoming PreJordan: March 9 and April 13
REST IN PEACE
Please pray for Antoinette Gisondi, Claire Beaumont
Clark and for all members of our Sacred Heart Faith
Community who have been welcomed to the
happiness of eternal life.
SICK
Please pray for Baby Sean Cutilllo, Baby Olivia Kirmayer,
Baby Andrew Sholl, Joe Muschamp, Michelle Meehan,
Jeffrey Hunter, John D’Amico, Helen Lawville, Genevieve
Hosbach, Eleanor Blanch, Thomas Mayo, Christine
Ferrante, Sharon Muschamp, Nancy Cunningham, Kyle
Boas, Christina Boyd, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kearney, Bud
Devlin, Mike Wilson, Brigid Sullivan, Jackie Mitchell, John
Conway, Jill Carey, Jack Clark, Gina D’Orazio, Dana
Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt
Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey
McGoldrick, Michael Feerick, Richard Wagner, Marie
Debow, Mark Welsh, Rose Mary Haley, Laura Bailey, Rita
Hershey, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne
Keller, Louise Savarese, Joanna Small, James Bamber,
Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph
News, Joanne Shain, Anna McPhee, Celeste Gisondi,
Helen Rebardo, Joseph Mulholland, Nicholas Galassi,
Cathy Aquaro, Rick Reid, and Gregory Benoit.
Please remember to pray for all men and women serving in
the Armed Forces. May the sacrifices they are making bring
peace. May God bring them all home safely and soon.
Poor Box Donations for FEBRUARY are designated
for the WELCOME CENTER in Kensington
H.O.P.E.
H.O.P.E. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. If you are in need of H.O.P.E
services, please call Mary Noone at 610-446-5392
or Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638.
*Scrip & Fun Money (gift cards for supermarkets,
restaurants, retail stores, etc.) is sold in the Parish
Center Sunday mornings: 10:00am 11:30am
Travel to Ireland!
Join Fr. Steve Curry this
Summer July 21-August 1, 2015 to Ireland! For
more info: contact Fr. Curry at 610-519-8693 or
[email protected]
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FEBRUARY 18
Masses: 6:30am & 8:30am
and 7:00pm
Prayer Service: 4:00pm
*Ashes will be distributed during Mass & Service
SIMPLE MEAL
ALL are invited to join our parish
community in sharing a
SIMPLE MEAL of soup and bread on
Ash Wednesday, FEBRUARY 18 at 6:00pm
Please sign up at the doors of the church or
call the Parish Center (610-449-3000) to let us
know how many people will be coming with you!
SOCIAL CLUB
(due to snow cancellation on Feb 2)
Next Meeting: THIS Monday, February 9
at 1:00pm in MKD ROOM
$12.00 membership dues are now due!
Upcoming Trips:
Monday, February 23 - Mount Airy Lodge Casino
Cost $28 (rebate $20/$10 food) Call Elaine at 610853-1785 to reserve.
Friday, March 20 - Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City.
Cost $25 (rebate $25/$5 food). Call Rita at 610-4466019 to reserve.
Sunday, April 19 - Thursday, April 23 trip to Villa
Roma, Catskills! $480 double/ $620 single. Call
Elaine at 610-853-1785.
At the 9:00am Mass this
Sunday, February 8, Scouts and their
Leaders will be recognized!
Five Cub
Scouts from Pack 11 have earned a religious
emblem. Congratulations!
Light of Christ: Michael Donnelly & Vincent Giletto
Parvuli Dei (Children of God): Giovanni
Giacomucci, Garrett Haniebnik & James Helverson
SCRIPTURE READINGS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2015
Reading I: LV13:1-2, 44-46
Resp: Ps 32:1-2,5,11
Reading II: 1 Cor 10:31,11-1
Gospel: Mark 1:40-45
Sunday & Daily Readings
at www.usccb.org.
Inspiring Thoughts
Of Pope Francis
.Lord, help us to
recognize you in the
sick, poor and suffering.
Practicing charity is the
best way to evangelize.
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RENEW Yourself
this Lent!
Small Faith-Sharing Groups will
meet weekly to share and reflect on
the Sunday Readings during Lent.
Consider joining one that fits your schedule!
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Saturday
Time
9:15am
9:15am
1:30pm
7:00pm
1:15pm
7:00pm
9:15am
Facilitator
Desiree Stipp-Bethune
Sr. Bridget
Sis McKay
Peggy Petrillo
Sr. Clare
Mom’s Group
Fr. McKee (MEN’S GROUP)
Place
Rectory
Convent
Home
Rectory
Rectory full
Rectory
Rectory
*FAITH SHARING Groups are filling FAST! If interested,
please let us know ASAP so that books can be ordered.
The booklet, LENTEN LONGINGS will be provided
Fr. Robert Barron’s DVD study program
Thursdays in Lent at 7:00pm
*begins February 19.
Led by Deacon Bill Williams
PRIDE - ENVY - ANGER - SLOTH - GREED - GLUTTONY - LUST
are all patterns of dysfunction within us that lead to
unhappiness. Father Barron explains the nature of
these sins and offers a corresponding virtue for
each one, giving practical advice on how to instill
these virtues in your own life.
HUMILITY - ADMIRATION -
FORGIVENESS - ZEAL GENEROSITY ASCETICISM - CHASTITY
This Lent, begin the journey from sin to sanctity with
this popular DVD study program! Please sign up
today! No Cost...All materials will be provided.
Please call the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 or
return via collection basket, mail or by fax (610-4492364) or email: [email protected]
I would like to participate in
SEVEN DEADLY SINS ~ SEVEN LIVELY VIRTUES
NAME _________________________________
Address________________________________
Preferred phone number: _________________
Email address: ________________________
Sign & Return to Sr. Bridget
at the Parish Center
or call 610-449-3000
[email protected]
I am interested in
Lenten Faith Sharing!
NAME:
…………………………
Telephone:
…………………………..
Facilitator:
……………………………
VOLUNTEERS
in ALL Parish
Ministries/Groups
are cordially invited
NEXT Sunday, FEBRUARY 15
to join us for 12:00 noon Liturgy &
1:00 p.m. Appreciation Luncheon
Please RSVP … as SOON AS POSSIBLE!
If you are in doubt as to whether or not you
are considered a volunteer, please presume
positively...and JOIN US!
Please call the Parish Center 610-4493000 /email: [email protected], mail or
Fax 610-449-2364
I WILL ATTEND THE
VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON
on Sunday, FEBURARY 15
NAME:_____________________
MINISTRY/GROUP: ______________
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Here are the final Lucky Heart Lottery winners
Date
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
Jan 30
Jan 31
#
148
250
490
751
908
880
Amount
$200
$200
$200
$200
$300
$3000
Winner
Joan Saxon
Michael Murphy
Lydia DiPietro
Chris Densten
Matt Clark
Jim & Amy Bauer
Seller
J. Saxon
P. Towell
R. Weaverling
B. Reavey
A. DeFruscio
J. Bauer
THANK YOU! Sacred Heart Home and School
Association is grateful to all who have purchased
tickets and greatly appreciates your support for
Sacred Heart School. To us, you are all winners!
Men’s Conference MARCH 7
At St. Joseph’s University
Experience our areaʼs largest Menʼs
Spirituality conference first-hand and join others
who are ready to Man-Up, by living their true calling.
THEME: FAITH, FATHERHOOD and FAMILY
Register at Manupphilly.com
The World Meeting of Families
is Coming to Philadelphia!
September 22-27, 2015
Plan now to be a part of this
historical event! Registration
is now open!
Visit the office website:
WORLDMEETING2015.ORG to learn more
and to sign up for regular updates
Corner Our
obligation each Sunday
and Holy Day of obligation is NOT bodily presence
in the church during the time the Mass is being
celebrated; our obligation is active participation in
mind, heart and body in the Liturgy, in which the
saving mysteries of the Passion, Death, and
Resurrection of Jesus Christ are celebrated in a way
that we may enter into them.
When we come to Mass our Lord unites us with
Himself, with one another, and with the angels and
saints by the Holy Spirit, in the one and only worship
of God the Father—nothing less. God the Father
listens to our prayers with loving and unfailing
attention; we should be together as a community, in
His Presence in exactly the same way. We need to
maintain
reverence
and
respect,
and
wholeheartedly participate in the Liturgy, giving our
whole and undivided hearts to God.
LENTEN CRAB CAKE SALE
Featuring CAPT’N CHUCKY’S
Fresh Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
& frozen Crab Balls (bag of 50)
IN BOXES OF:
4 Crab Cakes
6 Crab Cakes
12Crab Cakes
50 Crab Balls
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$20.00
$30.00
$60.00
$15.00
QUANTITY
COST
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Total Order $ _______
Name: ___________________________
Phone # : ________________________
Email: ___________________________
LAST CALL! Orders MUST be
received by Sunday,
FEBRUARY 8 by 12:30pm!!
For more info: Contact Lou
Valenti,(610) 446-3323 or
[email protected]
*Pick up date is
FRIDAY,
February 13
6:00-8:00pm
Everett Hall
Be sure all envelopes are clearly marked “Crab
Cake Sale” *Payment must be included with order.
Make Check payable to: Sacred Heart KofC #15826
ARE YOU A MANDATED REPORTER?
As part of our Catholic commitment to safe environments,
the Archdiocese recently updated its policies and training
curriculum for mandated reporters of child abuse and
neglect. These new policies reflect the Church's
commitment to always do more, as well as new
Pennsylvania laws that went into effect on December 31,
2014. If you have direct contact with children, you
may be a mandated reporter. Deacon John Suplee is
our Safe Environment Coordinator and will be working with
our parish in the coming weeks to educate mandated
reporters about their responsibilities and how to properly
report child abuse to ChildLine, PA's 24-hour child abuse
reporting hotline. Please call the Parish Office at 610-4493000 if you have questions. Information is also available at
www.childyouthprotection.org.
As we continue to do all we can to keep our children safe,
also know that the Office for Child and Youth protection
provides services, resources and support toward healing
for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse and their
families. Victim services can be reached at 1-888-8008780 or [email protected].
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