SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH 6 3 E a s t M a i n S t r e e t - R o c k a w a y , N e w J e r s e y 0 7 8 6 6

SERVED BY

Rev. Pawel Bala, Pastor frpawelbala@gmail.com

Rev. Steve Sniscak, In Residence

Parish Trustee Mr. Andrew Chop

Business Administrator/ Youth Protection/Safe  Evironment Coordintor Mrs. Janet Maulbeck  

Parish Secretary Mrs. Lisa Sylvester  

President Finance Board Mr. Andrew Chop

Youth Formation Coordinator Mrs. Michele Shaffer

EUCHARISTIC LITURGIES

Saturday Evening:  5:00 pm Sunday Morning: 8:30 & 10:00 am Weekday Mass: Monday - Friday, 12:00 noon 1st Friday Devotion at 6:30 pm (No noon Mass)  SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday, 4:15 - 4:45 pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

The Sacrament of Baptism is administered weekly at the 10:00 am Mass and a Baptismal Ceremony at 11:15 am. To schedule a Baptism, please call the Rectory at 973-627-0422. Families are required to be active, contributing parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish for two months prior to the child’s baptism date. SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

All couples preparing for marriage should make arrangements one year in advance. The date should not be set until the priest has been consulted. SACRAMENT OF THE SICK

Urgent calls will be attended to at any time of the day or night. If there is anyone at home or in the hospital who cannot get to Mass and the Sacraments because of illness or old age, please inform one of the priests or call the rectory. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER (862) 251-3914

PARISH OFFICE

Phone: 973-627-0422 Leave a message and your call will be  returned promptly. 

Email: SHRectory@gmail.com

Web: www.sacredheartrockaway.org

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 2:00 - 5:00 pm DIVINE MERCY ACADEMY

Phone: 973-627-6003

Web: www.dmarockaway.org

RITE OF CHRISTIAN

INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)

Adults interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, or any baptized Catholic who would like to prepare for Eucharist, Confirmation or desire full initiation into the Roman Catholic Church should contact the Rectory. LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

Parishioners are welcomed, encouraged, and needed to fulfill any of the Liturgical Ministries: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Altar Server, contact the Rectory. Cantor and Musician, contact Derek Nelson. Usher, please contact the rectory. SACRED HEART

WOMEN'S SOCIETY

Sacred Heart Women's Society meets the second Saturday of every other month at 9:30 am in the rectory meeting room. All women of the parish are welcomed to join! For more information, please call the rectory.

It is the mission of the women of faith of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to assist in strengthening the spiritual growth of all parishioners by creating a spirit of friendship, hospitality and community service.

NEW

PARISHIONERS

 

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish welcomes new

parishioners to register at any time.

Please call the Rectory, or stop by Monday - Thursday,

2:00 - 5:00 pm.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 13, 2020

LITURGY SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS Sunday, September 13– Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. – William V. D’Anton Sr. & Jr. req. by Carol & Michael D’Anton 8:30 a.m. – James Cesario req. by the Maulbeck family 10:00 a.m. – Mary Polinak req. by Ralph J. & Laura M. Andreotta 11:30 a.m. – Polish Mass Monday, September 14- The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 12:00 p.m. – Lordes Dimapilis req. by Elmer Maximo Tuesday, September 15– Our Lady of Sorrows 12:00 p.m. – Edward Bauman req. by Mercedes Wednesday, September 16– Saints Cornelius, Pope, & Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs 12:00 p.m. – For the intention of protection for our healthcare workers Thursday, September 17- Saint Robert Bellamine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 12:00 p.m. – Jonell Perocho req. by Elmer Maximo & Bryan Platino Friday, September 18– Weekday 12:00 p.m. – Marcos Del Busto req. by Maria Romano Sunday, September 20- Twenty- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. – Helen Dunado req. by Karen & Tom Skutka 8:30 a.m. – William McCue req. by the Shaffer family 10:00 a.m. – Charles I. Killeen req. by Charles & Erin Killeen 12:00 p.m. – Latin Mass

Austin & Patricia Milton Req. by: Family Sacred Heart Church Collection Goals - 2019/2020 Week Ending: 9/6/2020 Collection - Cash & Checks: $2777.00 WeShare - Electronic Giving: $ 650.50 Total Weekly Collection: $3,427.50 Yearly Collection Goal (Budget): $224,000.00 Weekly Goal: $ 4,058.82 Weekly Collection Surplus (Deficit) ($631.32) Year To Date Surplus (Deficit) ($9,176.74)

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR PARISHIONERS IN THE MILITARY: Nicholas DelCore, Air Force Captain Jessica L. Rotile-Rudo,

Kenneth Rudo: Warrant Officer 1, Justin D. Gosden PVT 2 Nick Lisa PFC, USMC

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Irene Schreiber, Doug Bansch, Maria Acevedo, TJ Schoudel, Capt. Adam Cowan, USA, Julio Soto, Ben Marvilla,

Michelle Monslave, Amelia Marie Cayea, Mary Therese Loftus, Sharon Bauer, Jose Prado, Arlene Berlin, Robert Nielsen, Marge Vogel, Efrain Gonzalez, Amanda Villarubia, Mary & Pat Skelly, John Skutka, William McBurney Anne Riordan, Linda Hoffman,, Mike Izzo, Edward Frame, Adam Hayward, Carol Centonze, Carol Ann Boyle, Jessica Gorman, John Krause, Ethan Chandra, Jim McNamara, Dorothy Murray, Carlos Carbajal, Miguel Fojas, Mary Merz, Joe Maulbeck, Ariel, James DiStaiso, Robyne LaGrotta, MaryAnn Eleuteri, Andrea Najduch, Martha Salvesen, Michal Cichon. PARISH POLICY –PLEASE NOTE: All Catholic families living within the parish boundaries are encouraged to register as members. Registration has many benefits, and in particular facilitates any arrangements for baptisms, marriages, sponsors, etc. Please contact the rectory at 973-627-0422 Divine Mercy Academy Pre-K through 8th Grade See the difference an academically excellent Catholic education makes! We offer a safe, secure & compassionate environment with a high level of individualized attention; certified teachers; weekly liturgies & daily Religion class; academic curriculum with all core subjects; strong enrollment in all grades; STEM; physical education; music, art, Spanish & library, with technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Before-care and after-care activities available. Here at DMA, we are busy preparing our school buildings in accordance with CDC and state guide-lines so that we will be ready to open our buildings and resume on-site, in-person learning this fall! We are also enhancing our already excellent remote learning programs in the event we need to move to a remote or hybrid model at any point next year. Full Day & Half Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 programs starting at $2600/ year Kindergarten through 8th grade in-parish tuition rates as follows: 1 child: $5370 - 2 children: $8790 - 3 or more children: $10,650 per year. Visit our website for virtual tours and registration information. Call 973-627-6003 or emailoffice@dmarockaway.org if you have any questions about our programs. We are currently accepting applications. 87 Halsey Ave., Rockaway, NJ www.dmarockaway.org 973-627-6003Also on Facebook & Instagram Shop Rite gift cards are available to purchase in the rectory office. Thank you for your support. Public Rosary at Sacred Heart – You are invited to join with the faithful in praying the Rosary outside of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church on Saturday, October 10th beginning at 12 Noon. Join the 2020 Public Square Rosary Crusade today as we pray for our world and one another. Registration for First Holy Communion classes is now open for children of our parish ages 7 to 8 entering 2nd grade in September. Classes will begin in October. Please call the rectory office (973) 627-0422 for registration and information. First Holy Communion—Due to the pandemic, the First Holy Communion ceremony scheduled for the spring was postponed and has been rescheduled for September 27th. Polish Mass: Polska Masza will resume at Sacred Heart on Sunday September 13th at 11:30 a.m. Please join us with your friends & family to celebrate the Lord’s Day in the Polish language.

Today we have another challenging Gospel. Peter comes to Jesus and asks him how many times he needs to forgive another.

At times, we all react as Peter did. Do we ask Jesus this very same question when someone has hurt us? At some point in our lives, all of us have had painful experiences at the hands of another. Forgiving that person is not easy, especially when we have been hurt deeply! However, we always have the choice to change our minds and our hearts and ask Jesus to give us the grace to want to forgive that person. This is a critical first step. When we are willing to try to forgive another, it may not only free them, but most likely it also will free us.

Today, ask yourself: whom do I need to forgive? It may be another person or it may be that we need to forgive ourselves for actions or choices that we are not proud of. Spend a few minutes reflecting on this question. Naturally, it is most helpful to ask for forgiveness, however, there are situations when we don’t have the opportunity or the courage to do this in person. Hopefully, over time, we will forgive the person who wounded us and, in this process, we will free ourselves also of the heavy burden we have been carrying.

Father Pawel

BEWARE OF SCAMS – Be on the alert of scams which say they are from me. THEY ARE NOT!!! Please call me at the rectory office (973-627-0422) if you have doubt about a text, email, etc, which is supposedly from me asking for money, gift cards, etc. PLEASE DO NOT BE FOOLED!!! – Father Pawel

News About the Bishop’s Annual Appeal…The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is getting a face lift. (Or more like a “name lift”!) The name of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal has been changed and will now be known as the Diocesan Ministries Appeal. So if you get a letter from Bishop Sweeney in the next week or so asking you to support the Diocesan Ministries Appeal—please know that this is the new name of the Annual Appeal. While the name has changed, the work of the Diocesan Ministries Appeal will continue to focus on the important ministries that it always has and will continue to serve thousands of people throughout our Diocese. Thank you for your support!

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS: Couples, were you married in 1995? The Diocese of Paterson invites you to celebrate your 25th wedding anniversary during a special Mass to be offered at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson, NJ. Bishop Sweeney will serve as main celebrant on this joyful occasion to be held: Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at 3:30 pm. Arrangements can be made by contacting the parish office. The deadline to register is Thursday, October 1st, 2020. You will receive additional information from the Office of Family Life once your registration has been processed. Congratulations on this joyous occasion!

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Upcoming Pro-Life Events: September 23—November 1st: International Forty days to pray and fast in defense of LIFE, in front of Planned Parenthood, 196 Speedwell Ave, Morristown. Choose an hour. Email 44lifeus@gmail.com or call 973.627.1654. One can also join from home, in prayer at your chosen hour(s).

Sunday, Oct. 4th 2:00 to 3:30 pm: Life Chain. Also be-fore Planned Parenthood, 196 Speedwell Ave, Morristown. ALL OUTDOORS—wear masks—we will social distance!

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Sirach 27:30—28:9 Sirach advises all to forgive the faults of their neighbor. Only by forgiving the sins of others, can a person expect to be forgiven his sins. Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9 Paul stresses that no one is his own master; we are responsible to the Lord, and we belong to him in both life and death. Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 This narrative points out the difference between mercy and justice. When Peter asks how often he should forgive someone who wrongs him, Jesus answers, “…not seven times: I say seventy times seven times.” Jesus then narrates the story of the king who was merciful to his official by forgiving him all his debts, but this same official showed no mercy to his own servant.