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/ Sacred Heart Church

September 8, 2013 23

rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

God’s Family in Manoa served by:

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

Rev. Brian M. Kean, 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

Miss Kathy Morley, Youth Minister

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS (Summer) 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.*

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

www.sacredheartmanoa.org

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

*Summer schedule through September 29: 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, September 10 8:30am Chuck & Jayne Kane Dec’d mem of Pyne/Kane Families

Wednesday, September 11

8:30am Art Beaumont

Thursday, September 12 (The Most Holy Name of Mary)

8:30am Josephine & Ernest DiPietro

Friday, September 13 (St. John Chrysostom)

8:30am Anne & James Flanigan Saturday, September 14 (Exultation of the Holy Cross)

8:30am Coletta Angiolillo

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. *The door is clearly

marked*

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Dear Sisters & Brothers in the Lord,

Welcome! I rejoice as you join the Sacred Heart worshiping community in celebrating our Eucharistic Liturgy for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Your

presence and prayerful participation are a blessing for all who gather. Thanks for being with us!! Pope Francis, in his preaching, has emphasized our call as Church, as disciples of Jesus, to be attentive to those in need, the poor. With his eyes fixed on Jesus, Pope Francis mirrors Jesus’ instruction that giving food and drink to the least of our brothers and sisters is giving food and drink to Jesus, himself. Doing so brings an invitation to God’s Kingdom. Recently, there have been news stories on the empty shelves in local food cupboards. Soon, food stamps distributed to low income families will be reduced. Listening to Pope Francis, aware of the hungry in our area and conscious of our blessings as a faith community, I believe we as a Parish are called to expand our outreach to the needy. Presently, the Parish collects food and baby items during four months of the year. We will expand to once a month for twelve months and refer to this endeavor as the “SACRED HEART SHARING PROJECT.” In today’s bulletin is a list of dates for this “sharing project,” most are scheduled for the last weekend of each month. Check it out! It is my prayer that this “sharing project” will result in many blessings for us as a faith community. As you will notice in today’s bulletin, there are many events that invite your participation. Parents of children in Sacred Heart School and in our Religious Education Program have meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. I hope you will join us for the Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 22. Plan now to have “breakfast” with your fellow worshipers after each Mass on Sunday, September 29! Know your participation enriches you and the Sacred Heart Community.

Peace be with you! God bless, Fr. McKee

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE continues through September 29

7:30am - 9:30am - 11:30am Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00pm

Daily Mass Tuesday – Saturday: 8:30am

Collection Update September 1, 2013 $ 12,816.00 September 2, 2012 $ 18,566.00 Goal: $ 157,500.00 Year to Date: $ 153,604.00 ** Difference: $ - 3,896.00

**Includes $10,593.00 Electronic Giving For the month of August

Thank you for your continued generous support!

Catechists Orientation - Sunday, Sept 8 at 1:00pm High School Youth Sunday, Sept. 8 at 6:00pm Prayer Shawl Ministry -Monday, Sept 9 at 9:30am Social Club - Monday, Sept 9 at 1:00pm PreJordan - Monday, September 9 at 7:00pm Back-to-School Night - Tues, Sept 10 at 7:00pm CCD Parent Meeting - Wed., Sept 11 at 7:00pm CYO Board Meeting – Thurs, Sept 12 at 7:00pm HASA & Marketing- Thurs, Sept 12 at 7:00pm New Catechists Training - Sun, Sept 15 at10:30am Social Club - Monday, Sept 16 at 1:00pm Hospitality Committee - Tues, Sept 17 at 7:00pm RCIA Information Night - Tues, Sept 17 at 7:00pm Adult Choir - Tuesday, September 17 at 7:30pm Knights of Columbus Info - Wed, Sept 18 7:00pm HASA Board & Comm - Thurs, Sept 19 at 7:00pm

Important Upcoming Meetings

All are invited to our HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP OPENING PIZZA PARTY

this Sunday, September 8 at 6:00pm in the Youth Room

(basement of Parish Center). **Please return the survey you received in the mail to the Parish Center via collection, fax,

mail, etc...or even better... Bring survey to the meeting!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY meetings will resume this Monday, September 9 at 9:30am in the MKD Room (2

nd Mon of each month) If you enjoy to knit or

crochet - Join us! If you can’t join us, but would like more information about Prayer Shawls & Baby Blankets, please call Elaine at 610-853-1785

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION UPDATE Total as of September 3, 2013: $ 12,475.00

From 145 Families

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REST IN PEACE Please pray Adeline Dovica, Edward Farrington, Thomas McKee 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, Danielle Dahme, Vince Pitetti, Johnny Kohlenberg, Brayden Chandler, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Pasquale Dougherty, Loretta Malloy Lego, Don Wickersham, Brigid Sullivan, John Conway, Harry Gallagher, Jill Carey, Jack Clark, Joe Cutuli, Gina D’Orazio, Fran Alfonsi, Ben Rodini, Joseph Forrest, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Tina DeFlavees, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Mary Nicolucci, Michael Feerick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Nick Califano, Mark Welsh, Gracyn Goodwin, Rose Mary Haley, Joseph Spollen, 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, Rose Scaramuzza, Anna McPhee, Celeste Gisondi, Helen Rebardo, John Huczko, Joseph Mulholland, Gertrude Corrigan, Nicholas Galassi, Andrew Cabrelli. Cathy Aquaro, Rick Reid, Helen Koob 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.

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. will resume in a few weeks!! If you have an urgent need H.O.P.E services, please leave a message for Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638.

PRE-JORDAN CLASS Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, September 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 dates: Monday, October 14 & November 11

Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest members who were baptized during the month of August: Scarlett Rose Ciarlello and Kolton Maniscalco. Congratulations & God Bless You!

Poor Box Donations for September are designated for the Outreach Ministry at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Germantown

Scripture Readings for Sunday, September 15

Reading I: Ex 32:7-11,13-14 Resp: Ps 51:3-4,12-13,17,19 Reading II: 1 Tim 1:12-17 Gospel: Luke 15:1-32

Sunday and Daily Readings at www.usccb.org.

Anyone who is interested in learning about our Catholic Faith please join us for an

INFORMATION NIGHT on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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at 7:00PM in Mother Katharine Drexel

Room (Parish Center). ALL ARE WELCOME! BRING A FRIEND!

For more information or if you have any questions please call Sister Bridget at 610-449-3000

Inspiring Thoughts Of the Saints

Apart from the Cross there is no other ladder by

which we may get to Heaven.

-Saint Rose of Lima

SOCIAL CLUB

First Choir rehearsal is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

at 7:30pm If you are high school age or older, please consider joining

the Choir! For info, contact Mary Ann Allton at 610-449-3000 or

shpallton@comcast.net. No experience or expertise

OUR ADULT CHOIR IS SEEKING NEW MEMBERS!

Next meetings: Monday, Sept 9 & Sept 16 at 1:00pm. New members most welcome! Join us for sweet treats, coffee/tea...conversation! Enjoy BINGO, play cards or a board game. Lots of fun! SPECIAL ITALIAN LUNCHEON - Monday, October 21! (begins at 12:30pm sharp!) Entertainment by Guys & Gals! Invite your friends, relatives & neighbors – affair is open to all! Tickets are $10 for members and $12 for guests. Upcoming Trips:

Friday, September 13 - Casino Bus trip to Atlantic Club, Atlantic City. Cost $25/Rebate $25! Call Rita at 61-446-6019 to reserve Wednesday, Feb 19 to Friday, Feb 21, 2014. GRAND HOTEL, CAPE MAY - Meals/activities/shows/Casino Trips & more! $299pp double/ $369 single. A deposit must be made to reserve For more info, please call Elaine at 610-853-1785.

Sacred Heart Cub Pack 11 invites all boys from Grades 1-5 to join Scouting!

Information Night is this Friday (9/13) at 7:00 PM. In MDK in Parish Center. For additional info, call Stephen Dominski at (610) 449-9913)

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HELP! 2 Catechists needed on Wednesday nights

for 4th & 6th Grade! Please call Sister Kate at 610-449-3000 If you are willing and able to be part of this important ministry Reminder:

*CATECHIST WORKSHOP ** (for NEW teachers/aides)

Date changed! Sunday, September 15 at 10:30am

SCHOOL NOTES

Sept 9 Opening of Pre-Kindergarten Sept 10 Back to School Night Gr 1-8 7:00pm Sept 13 Opening School Liturgy 8:30am - Installation of Student Council

Don’t wait to REGISTER!

CCD Classes begin next week!

*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 can be downloaded at www.sacredheartmanoa.org

CCD TEACHER & STAFF ORIENTATION:

THIS Sunday, September 8 at 1:00pm in Everett Hall

Tuition Reminder! The first installment of your child’s 2013 - 2014 tuition is due! Payments may be mailed or dropped off to the Parish Center. Please make check payable to Sacred Heart School.

EXCITING

NEW VENTURE

Sacred Heart is in need of twelve (12) committed 6th- 7th & 8th Grade students (school/CCD) willing to work hard in establishing a PARISH HANDBELL CHOIR. Musical experience is not required, although it would be a “plus.” The day/time of weekly rehearsals will be determined by the group once it has formed, and attendance at each rehearsal is vital. If you would like to be part of this exciting new venture, please contact Mary Ann Allton at 610-449-300 or at shpallton@comcast.com. Tune into YouTube (Handbell Concerts) to see/hear the beautiful music they produce!

Please consider these dates for service:

Volunteers needed at CRADLES TO CRAYONS, in Conshohocken SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 10:00am -12:00n Adults & Children age 7+ (with parent) are invited to participate! **ideal for Confirmation service * Please contact Jean Murray at the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net for details as registration link. www.cradlestocrayons.org

AT ST. FRANCIS INN, KENSINGTON,

Sunday, September 22 - 4 volunteers (and a driver!) needed to serve lunch to the poor and homeless depart 10:00am/home by 2:00pm (will carpool) **If interested in these service dates, please contact Jean Murray at the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net

Many thanks to ALL volunteers (there were over 130 helping) last

Sunday to make 300+ bagged lunches – more than 800 sandwiches - for St. Francis Inn, in Kensington! Your efforts blessed many in need with a delicious & nutritious lunch! You’re GREAT! Many thanks also to *Colonial Village Meat Market in Manoa Shopping Center - offering discounted prices for the lunchmeat, cheese & bread and for slicing ALL the lunchmeat …98lbs! We are grateful also to *WaWa for their donation of 300 cold drinks!

Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice

are due Friday, September 20

Pans, lids & an easy recipe are available at the doors of church! Please take one home today! For more info, call Mary at 610-853-9455. Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Sept. 20 to Mary at 300 N. Manoa Rd. or Palma, 11

Woodbine Rd!

**very important PARENT MEETING ** Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00pm**

Red Cross Blood Drive was a huge success! 131 pints of blood were donated to Childrens Hospital of Phila! The Koreckll Family thanks Fr. McKee and All Sacred Heart Parishioners who participated in the Blood Drive held on Tues. Sept 3 in honor of their daughter Claire! Your support is greatly appreciated!

Register for all CYO sports at wagdogs.com

Visit our new CYO website at www.shscyo.com

Sign up for text alerts for CYO sports updates Visit Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/shcyo

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Fall Bereavement Group will begin

Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00pm For six weeks.. More info to follow

Sacred Heart

Parish Picnic

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

ENJOY a DAY of FUN!

Music * QUIZZO

Dunk Tank *

MOONBOUNCES *

Games for Kids & Seniors!

Weekend Collection Schedule for

Food/Baby Items for those in need!

September 28 – 29 Food October 26 – 27 Food November 23 -24 Food “Thanks-by-Giving” December 14 -15 Baby Items Baby’s 1st Christmas

January 25 – 26 Soup “Souper-Bowl of Caring” February 22 – 23 Food March 29 – 30 Food April 26 – 27 Food May 17 – 18 Food “Manna Collection” June 28 – 29 Food July 26 – 27 Food August 30 – 31 Food

A great variety of FOOD

will be available for sale!

Hamburgers/Hotdogs, Roast Pork, Mac &

Cheese, Crab Cakes, Water Ice, Soft Pretzels & More!

A new Council of the Knights of Columbus is forming here at Sacred Heart Parish! The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic lay organization in the world and is dedicated to promoting the virtues of Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism. Sacred Heart Council is looking for new members! If you are a man, at least 18 years of age, a practicing Catholic in good standing and is interested in learning more about the Knights of Columbus, please contact Lou Valenti or Fran Waldron at shmanoakofc@gmail.com or 610-789-0572 (Fran) Fran & Lou will be available next weekend (Sept 14 /15) after all the Masses to answer any questions. Also, there will be an INFORMATION NIGHT ON

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 AT 7:00PM IN THE MKD ROOM (no obligation) Becoming a Knight of

Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith .These are just some of the reasons to become a Knight.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

Please call Brian Swift: 610-449-0146

or Peg Towell: 484-431-2624

RACHEL’S VINEYARD! POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREATS: FRI 9/20 - SUN 9/22 Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown. Contact Evelyn 215-317-5752 or evelynwalsh59@gmail.com FRI 10/4 - SUN 10/6 Villa Maria Spirituality Center Malvern. Contact: Geri Simboli 610-399-0890 simboli2@earthlink.net or Priscilla O'Connor215-906-6337 oconnorp1@comcast.net

or www.rachelsvineyard.org

24 HOUR PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 610-626-4006! Help free 24-7 All completely confidential

PRO-LIFE NEWS

SHS 2nd Annual Crusaderfest Saturday, October 12

7-11:30pm

in School Gym Beer tasting, Food, Music, Raffles & Silent Auction Pre-purchase your tickets for $30 person/ $50 couple For tickets please contact Katie Browne - mkbrowne2000@yahoo.com or 610-304-6051 It's sure to be a fun night for all!