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Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Isaiah 11:1-10|2nd Reading - Romans 15:4-9|Gospel - Matthew 3:1-12
Sacred Heart Parish
Second Sunday of Advent
Justice shall flourish in his time, and fullness of peace forever.
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Thursday, December 8, 2015 is the
Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mass times are: 8:00 am,
12:00 noon, and 7:00 pm
A Holy Day of Obligation
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the solemn belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Please note: the parish office will be closed on this day.
Wake Up! Wonder and Hope!
The annual Advent Morning Retreat will be held on Saturday, December 10th in the Parish Hall. Refreshments will be available at 8:30 AM; the retreat will begin at 9 AM until 11:45 AM. The morning will consist of
scripture, prayer, reflections and quiet time. Please register at the parish office 610-932-5040, ext. #1.
Donations will be accepted. Questions may be directed to the Retreat Team at 610-932-0337.
Advent is here Come to Eucharistic Adoration
“ Eucharistic Adoration is the greatest of actions. To adore is to share the life of Mary on earth when she adored the Word Incarnate in her virginal womb, when she adored Him in the Crib.”
(St. Peter Julian Eymard)
Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am until 7 pm and will conclude with Mass at 7 pm. Nothing is needed to do this but an open heart to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. You can stop in anytime on Tuesday for any length of time and just enjoy the quiet and peace that can only be found with the Lord.
We are presently in need of an adorer for 1 pm.
If you are interested in becoming an adorer or would just like to know more about Eucharistic
Adoration, contact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962 or complete a contact form found in the grey
box labeled Eucharistic Adoration (next to the Sacred Heart Statue) and Joann will contact you.
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THE INSTALLATION MASS FOR REVEREND JOHN C. CROWLEY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 5:00 PM
The Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will preside at the Mass. All are welcome to attend a reception following the Mass.
Please RSVP by December 10, 2016 by either calling the Parish Office (610-932-5040 x 1) or emailing at [email protected]. Please include number of people attending and meal selection
(chicken, beef or fish) of each.
GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS
The "God's Housekeepers" team is requesting volunteers to assist with a monthly clean of the church on Saturday, Dec. 17 starting at 9:00 AM.
Will include: oil pews, dust all areas, straighten books, clean bathrooms, clean windows, etc. Will have cleaning supplies available; just need hands to help. If interested, please contact Marie Beletti at [email protected]. Please help keep our church shining!
YOUNG AT HEART
Welcome to Adults 50+ who are interested in joining our Young at Heart Club. We meet
the first and third Monday of each month for friendship,
fun activities and refreshments. For more information,
please call Marie Sipala at 610-932-5225.
December Meetings
Dec. 5 – Christmas Party, white elephant gift (wrapped), Right-Left Game, bring payment
for Loch Nairn Dec. 19 – Lunch at Loch Nairn, Pollyanna gifts
Sacred Heart Church welcomes the newly Baptized members of our parish ...
Brogan Kelso Freyer, Riley Johnmarshall Smith, Mary Elizabeth Hankins, Harper Ann Buck, Avery Margaret Buck, David Peter Guss, Jackson Christopher Duvall, Carter Joseph Chadwick, Meghan James Palita, Emily Teresa Ward
Join us in welcoming the new members to our Sacred Heart Parish family…
Cris Pugh and Linda Bryant; Chris, Mary and Emily Ward; Jose and Yariel Pepin Cabrera; Sylvia Cabrera; Theresa and Taylor Farr; Mr. Francis Kaczmarski; Brian, Christina, Michael, and Natalie Peterson; Thomas and Linda Kane; Roger and Louise Casagrande; Russell and Colleen Alderman; Jason and Kathleen McLead; Ron, Brooke, Anthony and Kymberly Sigismonti
Sacred Heart Giving November 26th & 27th
Regular Collection: $ 9,367.50 Poor Box: $ 97.00
Thank you!
The Hospitality Committee is looking for new volunteers. We help coordinate with the parish staff various social activities and events including doughnut socials, spaghetti dinners, Thanksgiving morning Mass gatherings, etc. This is a ministry of giving that requires no experience other than being willing to give of your time. Consider volunteering and opening yourself up to getting to know more of your parish family. Please contact Tara Hillegass at [email protected] or Nancy Latsch at [email protected].
The Knights of Columbus present their annual Breakfast with Santa December 11, 2016 from 8 am – 12:00 pm
$7/Person or $25/Family of 4 or more
Santa will be arriving on the morning of Sunday, December 11th in the parish
hall. Santa will want to hear how good the children of
Sacred Heart Parish have been over the past year. Don’t
forget to bring the Christmas wish list. He will want to
hear all about their Christmas lists and how good they
intend to be as we approach the miracle of Christmas.
Santa will be available throughout the morning for you to take pictures.
Have you considered online giving?
It is an easy way to set your contribution to Sacred Heart Parish. You have access to monitor, edit, delete, add, increase, and select your contribution types and methods. With the option to use your bank account or the credit card of your choice, you can sign up today. No more pesky envelopes, no more checkbook or cash, and your donations are tied to your name for tax purposes. You can sign up online, or with our paper form as well for sign ups! Questions? Call Kaitlyn in the parish office at 610-932-5040 ext. 2.
Saturday, December 10, 2016
5:00 PM
Extraordinary Minister: L. Ledger, M. Campbell, G. Campbell
Lector: M. Snopkowski
Altar Server: Trevor C., Ethan C., Abbey C. Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Beau Jones
Sunday, December 11, 2016
7:45 AM
Extraordinary Minister: P. Kozakowski, C. Quigley, D. Signs
Lector: D. Vendrick
Altar Server: Patrick W., Michael W., Tim L.
Music: Quiet Mass
9:00 AM
Extraordinary Minister: R. Kepler, H. Staszesky, M. Staszesky
Lector: J. Norris
Altar Server: Grace H., Sam H., Henry S.
Music: Adult Choir, Karen Evangelista Ushers: Mark Bradford, Brandon & Lauren Kim,
and Samuel Hamilton
10:30 AM Both Species
Extraordinary Minister: B. Leach, J. Watkins, M. Beletti M. Hillegass, D. Sceski Lector: S. Thornton Altar Server: Gabe L., Anabelle B., Thomas C. Music: Alexis Witiak, Karen Evangelista Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette
12:00 PM
Extraordinary Minister: D. Felder, J. Santine, J. Gallagher
Lector: M. Van Woert
Altar Server: Elizabeth M., John M., J.P. W.
Music: Amy Murphy, Bob Boyle, Fran Murphy
Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s Saturday December 3, 2016
5:00 pm The Purgatorial Society
Sunday December 4, 2016
7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher
Req. by Joanne Kelleher
9:00 am Thomas and Frances McCann
Req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel
10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart
12:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. John Ungrady and son
Req. by Veronica Feroni
Monday December 5, 2016
8:00 am Danielle Sicard
Req. by Lucia Manetta
Tuesday December 6, 2016
7:00 pm George Cleary
Req. by the Singley family
Wednesday December 7, 2016
8:00 am Joseph Cappelli
Req. by Louise Cappelli
Thursday December 8, 2016
8:00 am Special Intention
12:00 pm Sylvia Gross
Req. by John & Sue Marcheski
7:00 pm Pattie Smith
Req. by the Leach family
Friday December 9, 2016
8:30 am Robert and Lenore Crowl
Req. by the Ledger family
Saturday December 10, 2016
5:00 pm Louis Hartman
Req. by Lillian Hartman
Sunday December 11, 2016
7:45 am Joann DiLiberto
Req. by the Benedek family
9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart
10:30 am Ryan Casteel
Req. by the DiLiberto family
12:00 pm Jim Weber
Req. by Eileen Springler & Skip Pennewell
M a s s I n t e n t i o n s
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Rev. William Lange, Irene Delp, Beth McGrogan, Gregory Trunzo, Carl Jester, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Laura Deckman, Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Ethan Navarro, Bryan Hampshire, Beth Van Woert, Francis (Hank) Collins, Richard James, and all parishioners with special needs.
Please contact the parish office if you would like to add someone to our prayer list. You may resubmit a person’s name anytime through our website,
www.sacredheart.us or call 610-932-5040.
Any new additions to the sick list will be in the bulletin for one month, then continued on the website for our prayers. Please contact the parish office for
removal from the website prayer list.
S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l
Sacred Heart School News
This year’s art program is off to an exciting start! Our students are continuing to work on the bottle cap mural entitled, The Creation Story, and all students in grades K-8 enjoyed a walking field trip to Howett’s and the Art Alliance earlier in the fall. The students spent then began working on printmaking.
Sacred Heart School Alumni
We are so proud of all of our alumni and are in the process of updating our alumni database. We would like to keep you informed and up to date on all of the exciting things happening at Sacred
Heart. We would also like to hear from you about your experiences and accomplishments! Do you have a new address, email or phone number? We would love to know! Please update your
information by contacting the development office at [email protected] or going to the school’s website and completing the alumni registration form found under the development tab.
We recently had an architect and interior designer visit with our students for our monthly art program. Classes will be working on the following projects:
Kindergarten and 1st grade are designing houses using basic shapes.
2nd and 3rd grades are making a dimensional city out of paper with 3 layers including skyscrapers,
apartment buildings and houses.
4th and 5th grades are doing an interior design project using what they have learned about color to select all the elements of a room and placing it on a design board.
6th and 7th grades are drawing a city scene in one point perspective.
8th grade students are drawing tree houses using a two point perspective.
Please contact our development director, Jennifer Whelan, to inquire about our programs or schedule a tour. It’s never too early to begin planning for your child’s education. Financial aid forms are now available for the
2017-18 school year. [email protected] or 610-932-3633
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PASTOR
Rev. John C. Crowley
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS
Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm Sunday
7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon
DAILY Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 8:00 am
& Friday 8:30 am Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm Mass
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin
Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 — 4:40 pm
Adoration Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Rosary Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 am
Friday - 8:00 am
Miraculous Medal Novena Monday following 8:00 am Mass
Chaplet of Divine Mercy Wednesday following 8:00 am Mass
The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Thursday following the 8:00 am Mass
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary First Saturday of month at 4:15 pm
Sacred Heart Parish Office Office: 610-932-5040 Fax: 610-932-5041
203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Website:
www.sacredheart.us
Sacred Heart Parish School 610-932-3633
205 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Website:
www.shsoxford.us
REGISTRATION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS
If you are new to the parish, we welcome you. You may come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to Our Lord, Jesus Christ—there are no strangers in grace—in His name we pray you will find peace, hospitality and friendship with us. You are invited to register at Sacred Heart after any Mass on the weekend, just stop by the Welcome Desk in the Lobby.
SACRAMENTS: Visit our website, www.sacredheart.us for the sacrament page and information about becoming Catholic, Baptisms, Marriage, and PREP. If you would prefer, you may call the parish office at 610-932-5040 for details.
THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK - If a loved one is dealing with a serious illness, it is wise to notify the parish office as soon as possible. This sacrament is intended by the Church to be a comfort and strength to people during their illness, not to be held out as “Last Rites”.
Baby Bottle Drive
Fill a bottle and save a life! All donations support the free medical and educations services that CCWS
provides to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Please return
your bottle by December 10th and 11th. Thank you for being a life saver! To learn more
about CCWS, visit www.ccwsmedicalinfo.org
Bishop Shanahan High School Winter-Summer Programs:- Bishop Shanahan High School and Dr. Richard Fuller offers the most comprehensive 35-hour training experience in a PSAT/SAT Program in the area (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1 in math), classes begin January 23, 2017. We also have information on our summer programs which include: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9) and Math Programs in Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus (all grades) ; “Critical Thinking and Study Skills” program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1) summer classes start June 19, 2017. For more information call Dr. Fuller 610-247-5933 or BSHS 610-518-1300.
The Bishop Shanahan Fine Arts Department will present its Annual Christmas Concert and Art Exhibit on Friday, December 16th, at 7:30 pm in the school auditorium. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted. All are welcome!
Bishop Shanahan High School
