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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.*

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SACRED HEART CHURCH August 23, 2015 21

st Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM

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

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

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor Rev. George J. Boyle, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence

Rev. John P. Masson, In Residence

Deacon John J. Suplee Deacon Bill Williams

Deacon Thomas J. Woods Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal

Sister Kathryn Benham, I.H.M. Director of Religious Education

Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M., Parish Service Ministries

Miss Mary Ann Allton, Music Director

Mr. Zachary Moren, Youth Minister

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Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: SEPTEMBER 9

**Summer schedule through September 27: Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 12:45 PM with the exception of the 4th Sunday of each month, when Baptisms are celebrated at the 11:30am 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 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

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

Tuesday, August 25 8:30am James Corr Wednesday, August 26 8:30am James Corr Thursday, August 27

8:30am Peggy McWilliams

Friday, August 28

8:30am Anne Creamer

Saturday, August 29 8:30am Edward Farrington

DEVOTIONS

Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass.

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM before Mass.

Mass Intentions for the Week

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

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.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 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.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord,

Welcome to Sacred Heart Church!

Thanks for joining our worshiping

community as we celebrate our Eucharistic

Liturgy for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary

Time. We are blessed through your

presence and prayerful participation. May

the Risen Lord enlighten your faith as you listen to

God’s Word. May the Bread of Life we take and eat

nourish your spirit.

Parish life picks ups steam a little earlier this year!

Meetings begin this week, as the Home & School

Board, the Picnic Committee, and the Finance

Committee gather in preparation for upcoming

activities. Sacred Heart School begins classes next

Tuesday, September 1! It’s the first time I can

remember beginning school before Labor Day.

Hopefully, the parents and children are ready for a

new school year.

Recently, I came across an article on “The Culture

of Narcissism,” a book written by Christopher Lasch

in 1979. In his book, the author argued that social

trends in the 20th century had given rise to a

“narcissistic personality structure.” This “narcissistic

personality structure” is exhibited in a reluctance to

make long-term commitments, a fear of aging and a

fascination with fame and celebrity. Christopher

Lasch’s 1979 insights have become a reality in

today’s society.

In the Book of Joshua today, the people are asked

to make a long-term commitment. They are asked to

commit themselves “to serve the Lord.” Joshua,

speaking for himself and his household, says “We will

serve the Lord.” The people, rejecting the gods of the

Amorites, also make the long-term commitment. “We

also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.” In today’s

Gospel the “long-term commitment” meets resistance.

Some disciples struggle with Jesus’ teaching on the

Bread of Life. They find it hard to accept. Not being

able to make a long-term commitment to Jesus, “many

of his disciples returned to their former way of life.”

In the ups and downs of life, our long-term

commitments to Christ, to one’s marriage, to one’s

religious vows and to our family

responsibilities can be tested. I

pray each of us will be blessed

with the grace to be firm in our

long-term commitments to serve

the Lord through our lives as

Catholics, as spouses, as parents

and as family members.

Be well! God bless,

Fr. McKee

Collection Update

August 16, 2015 $ 15,643.00 August 17, 2014 $ 12,346.00 Goal: $122,500.00 Year to Date: $112,008.00 Difference: $ -10,492.00

Mission Co-Op 2015 $ 2,505.00 Mission Co-Op 2014 $ 4,414.00

Thank you for your continued generous support!

Handbells - Monday, August 24 at 7:00pm CCD Catechists & Aides - Tues, Aug 25 7:00pm Home & School Board - Tuesday, Aug 25 7:00pm Red/White Day Planning- Wed, Aug 26 at 7:00pm Finance Committee - Thursday, Aug 27 at 7:00pm CYO Board - Tuesday, Sept 1 at 7:30pm PreK & K Back to School -Wed, Sept 2 at 7:00pm Hospitality Meeting - Tuesday, Sept 8 at 7:00pm Back-to-School Night - Tues, Sept 8 at 7:00pm New Catechists Training - Wed Sept 9 at 6:45pm Prayer Shawl - Monday, September 14 at 9:30am PreJordan - Monday, September 14 at 7:00pm RCIA Inquiry - Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00pm HASA Board/Marketing - Tues, Sept 15 at 7:00pm Pastoral Council - Thursday, Sept 17 at 7:00pm

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS ...Do you know someone who may

wish to become Catholic? *OR ... Are you a baptized Catholic but Have never been Confirmed or received First Eucharist?

Weekly meetings are held to discuss questions of interest about the Catholic Church and its teachings in a relaxed, conversational environment. No commitment is required to come and explore the faith, but the opportunity to take a further step toward becoming Catholic is available if desired.

Every year, adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. Please call Sr. Bridget at the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 for further information or with any

questions. Sessions will begin in September!

RCIA INFORMATIONAL NIGHT

Tuesday, September 15

at 7:00pm in the Parish Center!

(No obligation!) Bring a friend!

Important Upcoming Meetings

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REST IN PEACE Please pray for Thomas Petrillo, Mary Brennan, Thomas Walsh and 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, Michael Santora, Michael Lubbrage, Matthew Roy, Tom Gallagher, Linda Darrach, John Travis, Diane Zugg, Patrick Walker, Michael J. Walker, Eveline Walker, Sally Corr, Peg Pearson, Michelle Meehan, Jeffrey Hunter, John D’Amico, Helen Lawville, Genevieve Hosbach, 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, Gina D’Orazio, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Mark Welsh, Rose Mary Haley, Rita Hershey, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne Keller, Joanna Small, James Bamber, Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph News, Joanne Shain, Anna McPhee, 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.

PRE-JORDAN CLASS The Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, SEPTEMBER 14 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: October 12 & November 9

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. will take a short break for the summer and will resume in September! If you have an urgent need H.O.P.E services, please leave a message for Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638.

POOR BOX DONATIONS FOR AUGUST ARE

DESIGNATED FOR THE FRANCIS FUND - A special fund in honor of Pope Francis’ visit, to provide critically needed recourses to expand the capacity of established community-based organizations who are currently serving persons in the Philadelphia region who are experiencing hunger, homeless, or trafficking.

Many parishioners use Electronic Funds Transfer as an alternative

method for giving, To enroll or to learn more about Sacred Heart Parish Giving , please go sacredheartmanoa.org

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015

Reading I: Dt 4:1-2,6-8 Resp: Ps 15:2-3,3-4,4-5 Reading II: Jas 1:17-18,21b-22,27 Gospel: Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 Sunday & Daily Readings

at www.usccb.org.

Inspiring Thoughts of Pope Francis

Let us allow the love

of God to take deep

root within us.

In so doing, we will

be able to give

ourselves to others. 8/4/2015 @ Pontifex

The 2016 MASS INTENTION BOOK

will open on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 19! from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 noon

**There will be a limit of 3 Masses per family*

CHOIR NEWS

The first rehearsal for the Adult Choir will be Tuesday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. New members (High School age and older) are

always welcome. If you would like to become a member of our Choir, please contact Mary Ann Allton at 610-449-3000 or email her at shpallton@comcast.net.

HANDBELL REHEARSAL: Monday, Aug 24 7:00pm

Sacred Heart Sharing Project THIS weekend - Non-perishable food items are being collected for

local food cupboards

THANK YOU! for your donation of food items for individuals and families in crisis.

Your generosity is a blessing & very inspiring! *Drivers are not needed this month. The Bernardine Center in Chester is most grateful and will pick up donations on Monday

Sacred Heart Parish Picnic RED & WHITE /DAY

Sunday, September 13 1:30 – 5:00pm

Picnic Planning Meeting Wednesday, August 26 at 7:00pm - MKD Room All are welcome to join us as we plan a day of fun!

Hilltop Civic Association presents DESPICABLE ME “under the stars” Next Sunday August 30 - 7:45pm

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ATTENTION CATECHISTS AND AIDES FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)

2015-2016 There will be a meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at Everett Hall for ALL catechists and aides. Time: 7PM until 8:15PM. If you are unable to attend please call Sister Kathy at (610)449-3000 or e-mail her at shpbenham@comcast.net

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO BE CATECHISTS, AIDES, AND SUPPORT STAFF!

**ideal opportunity for high school & college students majoring in Education or needing service hours *

If you are willing and able to be part of this important ministry in our church, please call Sister Kathy at 610-449-3000.

Summer Mass Schedule Continues until the end of September

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

MEN’S FAITH SHARING GROUP Beginning October 3!

Saturday mornings 9:15 - 10:15am in the Rectory Living Room

For more info or questions, please contact

Nick Sirolli 610-449-6425 nsirolli@rbapump.com Bill Roy 610-853-3559 william_roy@verizon.net

Don’t wait to REGISTER for CCD Classes!

*Please return registration ASAP! **First-time registration for Religious Education (especially for Grade 1), please call Sister Kate at the Parish Center at 610-449-3000.

Registration forms at www.sacredheartmanoa.org

Religious Education Classes (CCD classes)

Protecting God’s Children - All volunteers who work with children in programs at Sacred Heart (CATECHISTS, COACHES, PARENTS) are required by PA law to obtain a Pennsylvania State Police Clearance as well as Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance. Both of these can be obtained on-line without cost. It is also mandatory to attend a one-time workshop about Protecting God’s Children. There are two available in our area: At St. Denis – August 31 at 6:30pm or at Our Mother of Good Counsel, Bryn Mawr on Sept 10.

Any questions please call the Parish Center at (610)449-3000

HIGH SCHOOL Youth Group Upcoming Events!

9/13 - Slip N slide Fall “Kick”off (5pm) @ ABVM

9/19– AbbeyFest! (All Day) 9/26– Festival of Families with Pope Francis 10/4 – Bowling Night 10/17– Mercy Day of Service

10/23-24 - Lock In Ask about our Y-Disciple Faith-Sharing groups!

HavertownYM is open to ALL high school students! Come and bring a friend! Questions? Info? Contact

Zac Moren at HavertownYM@yahoo.com

BACK to SCHOOL STATIONERY SALE

Wednesday, August 26 9:00 – 11:00 AM 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 27 9:00 – 11:00 AM 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Tuition Reminder! The first installment 2015 -

2016 tuition is due. Payments may be mailed or dropped off to the Parish Center. Please make check payable to Sacred Heart School.

SCHOOL NOTES Aug 31 Orientation Day for Faculty

Sept 1 Opening Day for Students K-8 noon dismissal

Sept 2 Grades 1 - 8 Full Day Gr K - half day

** PreK/K Back to School Night 7:00pm

Sept 3 Grades 1 - 8 Full Day Gr K - half day ** Pre K Visit 9:00-11:00am Sept 4-7 NO SCHOOL (Labor Day Weekend) Sept 8 Opening of Pre-Kindergarten Back to School Night Gr 1-8 7:00pm **New Parent Welcome 6:30pm (Faculty room)

Sept 11 Opening School Liturgy 8:30am

- Installation of Student Council For further information, please call the School Office at 610-446-9198.

Fall Bereavement Group

The Bereavement Committee will offer a six week program beginning Wednesday, September 30 at 7:00pm in the MKD Room, continuing through October 29 The sessions will deal with death and

COME JOIN US!

CYO FALL SPORTS Registration is now open!!

Various sports available for K - 12. Visit our CYO page at www.shscyo.com for a complete listing and register at www.wagdogs.com

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LOVE IS OUR MISSION: The Family Fully Alive! SEPTEMBER 22-27

Plan now to be a part of this historical event!

WORLDMEETING2015.ORG

The World Meeting of Families will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from Tuesday - Friday, September 22-25, 2015. There will be Daily Mass, Devotions, Keynote Addresses and multiple breakout sessions with inspiring speakers—internationally known and engaging! A special YOUTH CONGRESS for young people ages 6-17 will also be offered. Activities include Making Pope Puppets, Bowling with the Bishops, Shooting Hoops with the Seminarians and a Teen Café! To learn more about the Youth Congress and schedule of Speakers & Sessions for Adults and to register go to: WorldMeeting2015.org.

Annunciation BVM Parish has several seats open on their buses for the Festival of Families on Saturday, September 26 and for the Papal Mass on Sunday, September 27.

Buses will leave from Annunciation ...times to be announced (but count on several hours early!) Cost $30 (per seat/per day). Please sign up as soon as possible! Call Leslee at Annunciation at 610-449-1613.

Red Cross Blood Drive Here at Sacred Heart!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 4:00 —9:00pm In Everett Hall

To benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Sign ups will be held next weekend and Sept. 6 To volunteer to help with signups after the weekend Masses or to help on the day of the Blood Drive, please call Joe Byrnes at 610-506-7629 or Jean Murray at 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net This Blood Drive is being held as a way to “give back” to CHOP for the ongoing care of Claire, a 4-year old with a rare bone cancer. For more info: www.warriorprincessfoundation.org

Stump the Priest - Social Justice Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 7:00pm

An evening of Q&A among young adults (age 21-35) at The Field House Sports Bar, Center City Philadelphia Priest panelists: Fr. Tom Betz, Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, Fr. Jim Olsen, Fr. Ugo Piasetin Send your questions in advance to stumpthepriestphilly@gmail.com.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 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. JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US!

The Pope is Coming!

Get Social !

Although Fr. McKee believes SEPTA is the best way to get into the city,

Day of Reflection: Grandparents, Passing on the Faith Thursday August 27 9:00am -3:00pm

Malvern Retreat House - Rev. Hans Brouwers Grandparents play a vital role in the life of the Family – a day to explore ways to enrich the family’s journey of faith! Call 610-644-0400 or malvernretreat.com

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