Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013 MASSES Daily: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M. Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M. Sunday - 7:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Holy Day - As Scheduled Holy Hour - Friday 8:30AM Confessions - Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M. Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. MASS Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual (Polish and English) Confessions - Sunday at 9:00 A.M. Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To live and grow as a church in the Roman Catholic tradition by devotion to God in worship, doctrine, ministry, and loving service to each other and to the people entrusted to us. Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services WEEKEND ASSISTANTS: REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A. PHONE: 610-623-0409 [email protected]www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon MAY 1, 2016 092-1
Transcript
Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA
Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013
MASSES Daily: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M.
Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M.
Sunday - 7:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Holy Day - As Scheduled Holy Hour - Friday 8:30AM
Confessions - Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M.
Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M.
MASS Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual
(Polish and English)
Confessions - Sunday at 9:00 A.M.
Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To live and grow as a church in the Roman Catholic tradition
by devotion to God in worship, doctrine, ministry,
and loving service to each other and to the people entrusted to us.
Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS:
REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A.
You may honor the Infant Jesus with your gift of love for the precious babies. A basket at Sacred Heart Church and St. Hedwig’s Chapel is for donations of NEW baby items to the Mother’s Home. Size 1 to 12months, such as sleepers, shirts, cloth diapers, socks, sweaters, and receiving blankets.
DO NOT GIFT WRAP, just put your item in a clear plastic bag. Cash donations are also welcome. Your donations will be taken directly to the Mothers Home in Darby following the collection.
The Following Have Asked
For Our Prayers
Holy Hour Every Friday 8:30AM
Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) - Birthday Blessings for Lillian Pecko Of friend Sunday, May 1 7:30AM + Thomas & Robin McLoughlin Of Family 11:00AM - Our children receiving First Holy Communion Monday, May 2 8:00AM + Freda Kleinschmidt Baxter Of Mom, Connie Tuesday, May 3 8:00AM + Chickie Juszczak Of The Rosary Sodality Wednesday, May 4 No Morning Mass 6:00PM (Vigil) + Catherine Taylor Of Family Thursday, May 5 Ascension Of Our Lord 8:00AM + Steve & Helen Sulimay Of Family 12:00Noon + Matteo & Angelina Fabrizio & deceased family members Of Josephine Verdi Friday, May 6 8:00AM + Living & Deceased Parishioners of Sacred Heart Saturday, May 7 4:00 PM (Vigil) Mother’s Day Novena Sunday, May 8 7:30AM Mother’s Day Novena 11:00AM Mother’s Day Novena
St. Hedwig’s Chapel
Sunday, May 1 May Crowning 9:15AM + Sophie Szymczyk Of Jan & family Thursday, May 5 Ascension Of Our Lord 9:15AM + Hedwig V. Kierbiedz Of Stephanie Hustosky Sunday, May 8 9:15AM + Living & Deceased Mother’s Of St. Hedwig’s
Mass Intentions
Sixth Sunday Of Easter
Bill Becht - Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D’Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick- Christine Hanson - Jayden - Patricia Kaeser- Kaitlyn Klein - Joanne Marks - Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski- Helen & Al Yakas.
Sacred Heart Parish
Triduum Please Mark Your Calendar
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
June 2, 3 (8AM), 4 (10AM).
A special Healing Mass will be held on
Saturday, June 4th at 10:00AM. Please tell
your family and friends who would like to
bring someone to this Healing Mass.
"Triduum is a Latin word, meaning "three. Like its cousin the novena (from the Latin
word meaning "nine"), a triduum was originally any prayer recited over the
course of multiple days (three for triduums; nine for novenas)
Mothers Day Donations For The Mothers Home In Darby
NEXT SUNDAY ~ May 8th
Ascension Of The Lord
May 5, 2016 A Holy Day of Obligation
Masses at Sacred Heart Wednesday Vigil 6PM
Thursday 8AM, 12 Noon (note: NO 8AM Mass Wednesday)
Sacred Heart Church May Procession May 8th Please join us for our Annual May Procession on Sunday, May 8th following the 11:00AM Mass. All Religious Education Parents, Children, Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Cantors, Ushers and Societies are asked to attend!
Majowka/May Prayers at St. Hedwig’s This devotion is held every Wednesday during May at 7PM in the Grotto. In case of inclement weather, it will be held in the Chapel. Devotion includes a rosary, prayers, and hymns (30 minute service). Please join us! Memorial Day Mass The 82nd Annual Memorial Day Mass will take place at St. Hedwig’s Chapel on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 9:15AM. After Mass those interested are invited to attend a grave side service at IHM Cemetery in Linwood. Special thanks to the Boys Scouts from St. Joseph Parish in Aston who gave of their time to place flags at the cemetery on Saturday. For more information contact Jim Novak at 610-497-5976.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act
of praise to God for all HE has given you. Sacred Heart - April 24, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 117 $1,965.00 Loose 281.00 TOTAL 2,246.00 Maintenance 10.00 Easter 180.00 Loose 173.00
St. Hedwig - April 24, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 39 $789.00 Loose 50.00 TOTAL 839.00
Thank You For Your Generosity Today’s 2nd Collection Catholic Home Missions
Next Weekend Parish Maintenance
EM’s, Lectors, Ascension May 4-5 6:00PM H. Barrett/T. Barrett 8:00AM Smith/McLoughlin 12:00PM T. Leonard/Wufsus EM’s, Lectors, May 7-8 4:00PM Horne/Leoncio/McGill 7:30AM J. Lenski/Pancavage 11:00AM Czerwinski/T. Leonard/J. Leonard Counters: Tom & Joanne Leonard
092-3
Gospel Summary In this Gospel, Jesus prepared his disciples for his return to God. Jesus promised them that the Holy Spirit would live within them and provide strength and courage. The Spirit would always be available to help them as a counselor and advocate. Through the Spirit, they would recall the words and teachings of Jesus and even come to understand these things in a way that they could not before. In addition the disciples would receive peace from the Spirit. The peace of the Spirit would be a “shalom” kind of peace which provided a special inner serenity. Reflection for Families This reading is especially helpful when parents have to explain death to their children. Jesus told his disciples that if they truly loved him, they would be happy that he was going to be with his Father. While the words are sometimes hard, even for us as we face a loss through death, our faith lets us know that Jesus and our loved ones are truly happy in a way we can’t fully understand. Jesus offered the Spirit to the disciples because he knew the days ahead would be hard for them. It is that same Spirit that helps us and our families when we face hard days following a death. The greatest news in this reading is that Jesus will be back for us!
Mother’s Day Novena Cards Cards are available in the vestibule of the church and at the Holly Street entrance. The Novena consists of nine Masses which are offered for the person of your inten-tion whether living or deceased. A Novena of Masses
makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift or a remembrance for those not with us anymore. Please be generous
with your donation and return your envelopes as soon as possible. Mother’s Day is May 8th
Congratulations! Please remember in your prayers the clergy who serve our parish as they celebrate the Anniversary of their Ordination. Congratulations to: Rev. Michael Rzonca 43 years Rev. Joseph Jung 60 years Rev. Girard Cusatis 53 years Rev. Michael Bielecki 33 years
A Prayer For The First Day Of May My Creator, give me joyful eyes for joyful nature. May I be alive to the gentle influences of a May day which bring new experiences to all who may receive them: and may I serve thee by unfolding to others the love of truth, the love of good, and the love of beauty. Amen.
Wedding Anniversary Mass On Saturday, May 7, 2016 Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, will be the Principal Celebrant at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass held at 5:15 PM to pray for and with married couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are newlyweds, who have been married 25 years or more or who have been married 50 years or more. Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul,18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA. For more information or questions about the Wedding Anniversary Mass, please visit: www.phillycatholiclife.org, email [email protected] or contact the Office for Life and Family at 215-587-0500.
Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Philadelphia Archdiocesan Annual May Procession Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 2:00 PM at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway & 18th Street. “Begin May with Mary” Join us for a Liturgy of the Word, a Time Honored May Procession, Rosary and Crowning of Our Blessed Mother! For more information, visit us at: www.firstsundayinmay.org Or email us at: [email protected] All are invited! Polish Constitution Day Ceremonies this Tuesday, May 3rd sponsored by the Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County, St. Hedwig Society beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Historical 1724 Court House, Avenue of the States, Chester, Pa. On this day, we will commemorate the 225 Anniversary of the Polish Constitution. The guest speaker is Michael Matulewicz. Refreshments will be served after the program. National Day of Prayer Delaware County will hold it’s 23rd Annual Celebration. Bring your families and join in song and prayer for our nation, featuring the Eastern University Acapella Choir "Turning Point" Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Rose Tree Park (Under Big Flag) Route 252 & Route 1, Media, PA Additional Day of Prayer celebrations: Media Court House, 12:00PM Chester Memorial Park (MLK Section), 6:00PM Spruce Street Baptist Church, Newtown Square, 6:30PM. For more information, visit www.NationalDayofPrayer.org or contact event coordinator Patti Bruno at 610-416-8336 or [email protected] Mothers of Children with Disabilities Retreat: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Malvern Retreat House, Fr. Dennis O’Donnell will direct a retreat for mothers/grandmothers raising children or adult children with disabilities. There will be time to pray, reflect, and chat with other mothers. For more information contact 610-644-0400, malvernretreat.com or [email protected]
092-4
“Some Thoughts From Mother Theresa” People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may be never enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
-Mother Teresa
Catholic Charities 2016 Appeal “A New Vision”
The Parish Goal if $7,828.
Through giving to the Catholic Charities Appeal, you truly
change lives. Giving Societies have been established to celebrate the generosity and loyalty of donors like you. Thank you for joining Catholic Charities Appeal in a new vision of service that is driving this year’s Appeal.
Gifts made to the Catholic Charities Appeal A New Vision will provide support needed to nearly 180 beneficiaries. These beneficiaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia include diverse ministries and programs in five key areas: Education ~ Social Services ~ Evangelization, Parish and Spiritual Life ~ Clergy ~ Mission Activities
If you have already given to the appeal, we thank you! If you have not we ask that you prayerfully consider supporting this important appeal to make it a success!
Catholic Charities App ~ For The Tech Savvy Today, CCA announced the launch of a new mobile app. The download is free and software is compatible with all Apple and Android devices. It can be found on Google Play, iTunes, or by texting CCA to 42828. In addition to using the app to donate or sharing it with friends, users can also learn about events; programs and services supported by CCA; testimonials from beneficiaries; news; updates; and parish based information.
Spring Tea At The Mother’s Home In Darby Join staff, volunteers and residents for a delightful tea on Thursday, May 12th from Noon until 2PM at our shelter at the former convent on the Blessed Virgin Mary parish campus. This is our third tea and has given people the opportunity to visit with our moms and their babies as well as to see how much the shelter has improved. A $20 admission fee is appreciated. RSVP: [email protected]. Goretti/Neumann 50th Reunion South Philadelphia’s St. Maria Goretti and Bishop Neumann Class of 1966 will have a joint 50th Reunion being planned for Friday, October 21, 2016. For detailed information, email [email protected] or go to www.millayclub.org/reunions.
Parish Social
As we begin a new phase for our parish we
invite you to celebrate our final event before forming a partnership with St. Charles.
All parishioners are welcome to celebrate in
a “Double Appreciation Social,” as we thank our wonderful volunteers for their kindness to the parish, as well as thanking and saying farewell to our Pastor, Father Michael Rzonca.
Please join us on Sunday, June 12th
at
12:00 Noon for a picnic luncheon (weather
permitting) in the yard of the Rectory.
If you will be attending, the deadline to RSVP to the rectory office at 610-623-0409, is NO Later than Thursday, June 2, 2016. Or email the rectory at [email protected]
A JOYFUL WELCOME TO
ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US
Our Parish Community welcomes you. We pray
that your visit with us proves to be warm and
welcoming. If we can be of service to you please
let us know.
_____ I would like to learn more about the
Catholic faith .
_____ I would like to know more about this faith
Community and what you have to offer.
_____ I would like a call from the pastor or
parish Staff.
_____ I would like to register as a member of
this community of faith.
Name: __________________________________
Address: ________________________________
________________________________________
Phone No: ______________________________
Email: _________________________________
Comments: ______________________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
Please complete, cut out this form, and drop
It in the collection basket or mail it to
Sacred Heart Rectory
316 East Broadway Avenue
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
610-623-0409
Summer Camp at Holy Child in Drexel Hill Holy Child Academy located at 475 Shadeland Avenue in
Drexel Hill will once again have Summer Camp. For more information about the camp please visit
HolyChildAcademy.com/SummerCamp or email Director, Steve Mogck at [email protected].
Sacred Heart Thrift Shop Sale
Next Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00AM to 1:00PM
In the Convent
Five rooms filled with unique housewares, toys,
jewelry, linens, audio books, furniture and much
more. All seasonal decorations are 50% off!
Rain or Shine!
Any questions call 610-623-0409.
Pierogi (frozen) will be available for sale the day
of the event. $7.00 per dozen. (while supplies last)
