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Sacred Heart Church The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2014

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.*

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

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

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Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: JANUARY 13

*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 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, January 7 8:30am Mary Houk & Rose Marie Garton

Thursday, January 8 8:30am James & Margaret Tinneny/ Mary Ann Brophy

Thursday, January 9 8:30am Howard McCreesh

Friday, January 10 8:30am Family of Thomas & Anna Coffey Saturday, January 11 8:30am Dec’d members of McCormick/McGuirl/Malloy Families

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 Spending time with Jesus, truly present, in quiet prayer and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament is a great resolution for the new year!

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

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Dear Sisters & Brothers in the Lord, Welcome to Sacred Heart Church! Hope your new year began well!

I rejoice in your presence with our worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for “The

Epiphany of the Lord.” We are blessed through your prayerful participation. May you be enlightened by the Word proclaimed and spiritually nourished through the Bread of Life. Thanks for joining us! This Feast of the Epiphany focuses on Christ’s manifestation to all nations. Isaiah anticipates the revelation that the Lord comes not just for the Israelites, but for all nations. The “Light” Isaiah speaks of is the Lord’s presence. “Nations shall walk by your light,” says Isaiah. Jesus, for us, is the light that guides our way. Paul, in our Second Reading, speaks of his revelation. It was made known to him “that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” St. Paul, in light of this revelation, took on the task to bring the Good News to the Gentile world. Paul met resistance from the earliest followers of Jesus. These early Christians, having Jewish roots, questioned Paul’s revelation that Jesus came for all nations. Yet, Paul remained steadfast in proclaiming the Good News to all. Today’s Gospel tells of the Magi looking for the newborn King of the Jews. It has been revealed to these Gentile kings that Christ was born. They “come to do him homage.” This epiphany, this manifestation, moves them to travel a great distance. They prostrated themselves before the child and Mary and opened their treasures, offering them to the child, Jesus. Their reception signals, once again, “all are welcome.” I thank you, the parishioners of Sacred Heart, for welcoming visitors to our Church. In welcoming the stranger, you manifest the Lord’s presence in you and this community. I have often heard from visitors that they find you to be a warm and friendly community. They felt at home in our worshipping community. May we continue to manifest the Lord’s presence through the gift of hospitality. Happy Epiphany! God bless,

Fr. McKee

Parents please note: CCD Classes RESUME this Monday, January 6!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Calendars for 2014 are available at the doors of the Church! Take one home today! – If you can, Take one to a relative, neighbor or shut-in.

Blood Pressure Screenings this Sunday, January 5 after the 7:30am & 12:00n

Masses in the Cry Room (sponsored by Parish Health

Ministry –1st Sunday of each month)

Social Club - Monday, January 6 at 1:00pm Adult Handbells - Monday, January 6 at 7:00pm CYO Board - Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00pm HASA Board & Committees - Thursday, January 9 at 7:00pm - MKD Prayer Shawl - Monday, January 13 at 9:30am PreJordan - Monday, January 13 at 7:00pm Confirmation Parent/Child Meeting - Thursday, January 16 at 7:00pm - EH Knights of Columbus - Thursday, January 16 at 7:30pm - MKD

HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! THANK YOU to the many thoughtful parishioners who contributed to “Helping Hands for the Holiday.” Your generosity was a great blessing to several in need and offered a reminder of the true Spirit of Christmas!

Important Upcoming Meetings

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REST IN PEACE Please pray for Philomena Buono 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, Oscar Knox, Danielle Dahme, Sharon Muschamp, Vince Pitetti, Brayden Chandler, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Joseph Spollen, Bud Devlin, Pasquale Dougherty, Mike Wilson, Helen Koob, Loretta Malloy Lego, Brigid Sullivan, Jackie Mitchell, John Conway, Jill Carey, Jack Clark, Joe Cutuli, Gina D’Orazio, Fran Alfonsi, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Mary Nicolucci, 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, Rose Scaramuzza, Anna McPhee, Celeste Gisondi, Helen Rebardo, John Huczko, Joseph Mulholland, Gertrude Corrigan, Nicholas Galassi, Andrew Cabrelli. Cathy Aquaro, Rick Reid, and Gregory Benoit.

Poor Box Donations for January are designated for the Bernardine Center in Chester, PA

lease 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. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. If you are in need of H.O.P.E services, please call Joan Ehly at 610-449-2570 or Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638

PRE-JORDAN CLASS Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, January 13 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 Classes are scheduled for:

February 10 & March 10 Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest members who were baptized during the month of December: Ava Lynn Prushinski, Gabriel Alfred Fazio, Phoebe Aveline Tomasello, Jack Henry Boyle, Bradley James Castaldo, Joseph Frank Sabatini, III, Rocco Tracanna, and Jameson Daniel Kline... Congratulations & God Bless You!

Scripture Readings for Sunday, January 12

Reading I: Is 42:1-4,6-7 Resp: Ps 29:1-2,3-4,3,9-10 Reading II: Acts 10:34-38 Gospel: Matthew 3:13-17

Sunday & Daily Readings at www.usccb.org.

Inspiring Thoughts

Of the Saints

"Let us follow the star of inspiration and divine

attraction, which calls us to the crib, and let us go there to adore and love

the child Jesus and offer ourselves to him."

--Saint Jane Frances de Chantal

Next meeting: Monday, January 6 at 1:00pm Reminder: Toiletries for St. John’s Hospice are collected at the first meeting of each month

UPCOMING TRIPS:

*REVISED: *Friday, January 10, 2014 - Bus trip to Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, Cost $25/Rebate $25. Call Rita at 610-446-6019 to reserve

Wednesday, Feb 19 - 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.

SOCIAL CLUB

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY If you knit or crochet, the Shawl Ministry extends an invitation to join us - 2nd Monday of each month at 9:30am in the MKD Room! Call Elaine at 610-853-1785 for further info. NEXT MEETING : Monday, January 13

A handout regarding the Proposed lease and management agreement between the Archdiocese of

Philadelphia and StoneMor L.P. Related Entities pertaining to Archdiocesan Cemeteries is available at the doors of the Church. For more info: www.archphila.org.

SUPERMARKET SCRIP & FUN MONEY is sold on Sunday Mornings after 9:00am & 10:30am Masses in the Parish Center GIFTCARDS are in-stock for local grocery

stores and many restaurants & retail stores! Benefits Sacred Heart Parish!

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Heart-to-Heart Ministry

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 www.sacredheartmanoa.org.

REGISTRATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS FOR 2014-2015

ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Anyone wishing to register NEW students may call School at 610-446-9198 Please advise

inquiring family, friends, neighbors, etc!!

Check our website: SH-SCHOOL.ORG

LUCKY HEART LOTTERY began January 1 and will run through the month of January.

Winners will be listed next week!

THANK YOU! The Sacred Heart Home and

School Association is very thankful to all who have purchased tickets and greatly appreciates your support for Sacred Heart School. Good luck to all!

Please consider the following dates for service: **WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 - 6:00 - 8:00pm Young Adult Night at Cradles to Crayons, Conshohocken - MUST BE 21 - get a group of friends together! (held 2nd Wednesday of every month

*Sunday, January 19, 2014 - 10:15am - 2:00pm At St. Francis Inn, Kensington - 5 volunteers are needed to serve lunch to the poor and homeless Please contact Jean Murray at 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net to sign up or for more info.

SACRAMENT NEWS

CONFIRMATION Parent/Child Meeting Thursday, January 16

at 7:00pm in Everett Hall *at least one parent & child must attend*

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ Practice for FIRST PENANCE

Tuesday, January 21 at 6:45pm in Church

CASSEROLES for St. John’s Hospice are due Friday, January 17 Pans w/lids are available at the doors of church! Please take one home! Each cas-serole feeds several peo-ple! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday, January 17 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 on the pan OR you can

make variety of casseroles using RECIPES on

http://www.saintjohnshospice.org/Casserole%20Recipes.htm. *But be sure to LABEL lid of casserole

*For those interested in participating in service in connection to the Martin Luther King holiday - making a casserole is a great idea! Then keep it up as often as you can, because service to others has no limits!

Our Parish efforts to expand our outreach to those in need continues On the weekend of

JANUARY 25 - 26 Soup and one-can meals will be collected as part of “Souper” Bowl of Caring - to be shared

with local food cupboards.

Let us be more aware of the hungry in our area and conscious of our blessings as a faith community, You will be blessed!

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

WEEK January 26 -31, 2014 Sacred Heart School

will launch Catholic Schools Week on

Sunday, January 26 with the celebration of Mass at 12:00 noon followed by an

OPEN HOUSE at 1:00pm in School.

All are welcome! There is no better investment than the

education of a child!

SACRED HEART SCHOOL NEWS

Feed the

Poor

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE Annunciation, Havertown will hold its semi-annual Blood Drive on Monday, January 6, 2014, in the Church hall between 1:30pm and 7:30 pm.

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PRO-LIFE NEWS

The celebration of the Epiphany remembers the three miracles that

manifest the divinity of Christ. The name "Epiphany" comes from the Greek word Epiphania, and means "to show, make known, or reveal." The celebration originated in the Eastern Church in AD 361, beginning as a commemoration of the birth of Christ. Later, additional meanings were added - the visit of the three Magi, Christ's baptism in the Jordan River, and his first miracle at the wedding in Cana. These three events are central to the definition of Epiphany, and its meaning is drawn from these occurrences. While some Greek Orthodox Churches still observe the Epiphany celebration as the Nativity of Jesus, the majority of the Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Anglican Churches focus on the visit of the Magi and Jesus' baptism. The significance behind the visit of the Magi is the revelation of Christ as "Lord and King." The Wise Men were the first Gentiles to publicly recognize the divinity of Jesus, by way of their offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

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THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS When the song of the angels is stilled,

when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes are home,

when the shepherds are back with the flocks,

then the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost,

to heal those broken in spirit, to feed the hungry,

to release the oppressed, to rebuild the nations,

to bring peace among all peoples, to make a little music

with the heart…

And to radiate the Light of Christ,

every day, in every way,

in all that we do

and in all that we say. Then the work of Christmas begins!

The message of the Feast of Epiphany announces to all people, everywhere:

Rise up in splendor…

your light has come,

The Glory of the Lord

shines upon you!

Let the work of Christmas begin, and let it begin with you."

Appreciation for Parish Volunteers Sunday, March 2

12:00 Mass/Luncheon/Holy Hour Please consider enjoying this special time with fellow parishioners. *Your sharing of your time

& talent is greatly appreciated! Mark you calendars! More details to follow!

2014 March for Life will be held on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22

in Washington, D.C. Join your fellow parishioners and

thousands of others from across the USA for this national witness to the Sacredness of all Human Life! Buses will leave from local parishes. For more info, call Peggy Petrillo at 610-789-4514. Do you know someone suffering from the emotional pain of an abortion? Tell them about Rachel’s Vineyard! www.rachelsvineyard.org or call 610-399-0890 (confidential!) Contact: Evelyn 215-317-752 evelynwalsh59@gmail.com

Next Post-Abortion Healing Retreat: February 28 - March 2 , 2014

24 Hour Pregnancy Hotline: 610-626-4006 All completely confidential!

Help available free of charge 24-7!

New Year’s… a time for new beginnings!

Have you made any new year’s resolutions? Consider this….Get Involved!

There are many ministries at Sacred Heart that would love to have you share your time and

talent with them! Think about joining the CHOIR! Handbells, Hospitality, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and more! Call the Parish Center (610-449-3000) or check website WWW. SACREDHEARTMANOA.ORG!