201 St. Mary's Avenue

P.O. Box 1390

La Plata, Maryland 20646-1390

(301) 934-2261

(301) 648-8783 (Sacramental Emergencies)

www.sacredheartlaplata.org

www.facebook.com/SacredHeartLaPlata

Twitter: @SacHeartLaPlata

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Rosary at 4:20PM)

Sundays: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM

8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel)

DAILY MASSES:

Monday thru Friday - 12:00 Noon

7:15 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel)

Wednesday - 7:00 PM

Saturday - 8:00 AM (Carmel), 9:00 AM (Sacred Heart)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

As Announced.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily in the Adoration Chapel

7:30-9:00 PM each Wednesday in the Main Church

BAPTISMS: For children, parents should fill out the online Request

for Baptism form and then contact Concetta Schmitz at

301.934.2261 (ext. 103) at least one month in advance to schedule

a date and attend a preparation class.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

Please call the parish office to arrange for the instructions about

our faith. Classes are held on Tuesdays (September thru May)

from 7:00-8:30 PM

PENANCE/RECONCILIATION:

- First Fridays: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

- Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM

- Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

- By appointment

MARRIAGE:

Couples must contact a priest or deacon at least 6 months before

the anticipated date. Marriage preparation program is required.

ITEMS FOR UPCOMING BULLETIN DUE TO PARISH OFFICE BY 12 NOON MONDAY

PASTORAL STAFF & OFFICES

REV. LAWRENCE C. SWINK, Pastor

REV. ROBERT F. KILNER, Parochial Vicar

REV. MR. WILLIAM CARTER, Permanent Deacon

REV. MR. MATTHEW C. LAIDLEY, Permanent Deacon

REV. MR. ANTHONY T. BARRASSO, Permanent Deacon, Retired

REV. MR. ALBERT E. GRAHAM, JR., Permanent Deacon, Retired

PARISH OFFICE:

205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261 FAX 301-934-5435

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mrs. Concetta Schmitz, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Christine Knecht, Finance & Human Resources

Mrs. Caitlin Milby, Receptionist

ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL:

104 Port Tobacco Road - (301) 934-9595 or (301) 870-3679

Grades Pre-K thru 8. After school day care.

Mrs. Linda Bourne, Principal

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

Mr. William Wannall, Pastoral Associate

(301) 934-2261, Ext. 107

MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND, HOSPITAL & NURSING HOMES:

Mrs. Julie Ferrero, Coordinator

(301) 752-2377

CHAPLAIN TO HOSPITAL (UMCRMC)

Rev. Mr. Walter G. Rourke, Permanent Deacon

(301) 934-2261

YOUTH MINISTRY:

Ms. Anna Albrittain, Director

(301) 934-2261, Ext. 105

MUSIC MINISTRY:

Mrs. Crista Fawls, Director

(301) 934-3386

FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE:

Mr. Michael Knecht

(301) 934-2261

CUSTODIAN:

Mr. Dan Bearden

FIRST FRIDAY:

Confessions 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Mass & Devotions to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM

MARIAN DEVOTIONS:

Weekly during May & October.

Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary after 9 AM Mass each Saturday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM:

We are an affiliate parish of the St. John Paul II Regional Faith

Formation Program. K thru Grade 8, meets Sundays, 10:20

- 11:40 AM at ANS, September thru May.

PARISH COUNCIL: Meets September through May.

YOUTH NIGHT: First Saturday, September through May.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:

Welcome new members to our parish family. Please register as

soon as possible. To be eligible for admission to our Reli-

gious Education program, reception of the Sacraments or to

receive testimonial letters for sponsorship outside the Parish,

an individual must be a registered participating member of the

parish, known to the pastor, attend the sacraments and

supporting the ministries of the church.

SACRED

HEART

ROMAN

CATHOLIC

CHURCH

NOVEMBER 10, 2019

SACRED HEART CHURCH, LA PLATA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:00AM All Souls

8:00AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

9:00AM Intentions of Sandy Washington

12:00PM Repose of the soul of Joseph McMahon

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, SAINT MARTIN OF TOURS,

BISHOP

7:15AM Deceaed Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

10:00AM All Souls

TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 12, SAINT JOSAPHAT, BISHOP

AND MARTYR

7:15AM Repose of the soul of Ralph Triska

12:00PM All Souls

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, SAINT FRANCES XAVIER

CABRINI, VIRGIN

7:15AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

12:00PM All Souls

7:00PM Intentions of Toni Gallagher

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

12:00PM All Souls

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors and Friends of

Carmel

12:00PM All Souls

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, WEEKDAY; VIGIL: THIRTY-

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors and Friends of

Carmel

9:00AM Intentions of Nicholas Caroleo

5:00PM All Souls

Please note that the 8AM Saturday and Sunday Masses, and the 7:15AM

daily Mass take place at Mt. Carmel Monastery. All other Masses are

celebrated at Sacred Heart.

MEN’S RETREAT—DECEMBER 6-8, 2019

Registration is OPEN for ALL

Register soon. The retreat is filling up quickly.

“The Harder the Climb,

The Greater the Glory”

“I can do all things through Christ who

strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:13

Go to www.sacredheartlaplata.org/

retreatstalks to register and for fur-

ther information

NOVEMBER IS THE

TRADITIONAL MONTH

OF ALL SOULS, a time

when the Church reminds us

of all the “brothers and sis-

ters who are taking the same

path toward heaven,” some of whom are undergoing a purification

before their full communion with God. While the souls in Purgatory

can pray for us, they can no longer pray for themselves. The spiritu-

al works of prayer, almsgiving and sacrifice on their behalf are now

up to us. Here at Sacred Heart, one Mass is being offered each day

of the month for all those whose names are submitted to us on the

special All Souls envelopes included with your monthly envelope

packets. Extra envelopes are available at the entrances of the

church or in the parish office. During the month of November, we

will pray for our dearly departed loved ones.

St. Gertrude’s Prayer for Souls in Purgatory

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Di-

vine Son, Jesus,

in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,

for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,

for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church,

those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

ON MONDAY, November 11, the parish office is

closed. Masses will be celebrated at 7:15 AM (Carmel) and

10:00 AM (Sacred Heart). If an emergency situation

should arise and you need to contact a priest, simply dial the

parish number and follow the prompts to be connected with

the priest on duty.

MARY’S PANTRY THANKSGIVING DISTRIBUTION:

Mary’s Pantry volunteers are preparing for their largest distri-

bution of the year which will take place this Saturday, No-

vember 16, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Last Thanksgiving we

served over 200 families. Donations of non-perishable food

items may be left in the Friendship Room. Monetary and/or

grocery card donations are also welcome and may be placed in

the collection basket, mailed in or dropped off at the parish

office. Many thanks to all those who continue to generously

support this much-needed ministry. God bless you for our

generosity.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Mass followed by Healing

Prayers this Wednesday, November 13 at 7:00PM. If you

or a loved one is in need of physical, psychological or spiritu-

al healing, you are welcome here. Confessions will begin at

6:30 PM and will continue throughout the Mass.

MEMORIAL MASS followed by a luncheon will be held on

Friday, November 15 at 12:00 Noon. We will remem-

ber the lives of our dead, especially those who have died

within the past two years. If you have had a family member

die within the last year, and would like them remembered,

please contact the parish office at 301-934-2261 with their

name. You are also invited to attend the luncheon immedi-

ately following the Mass in the Friendship Room. You still

have time to contact the parish office at 301-934-2261 or

email cschmitz@sacredheartlaplata.org by 10:00AM on

Tuesday, November 12.

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Eamon Dignan, Rev. Msgr. Cary Hill, Mercedes Vaira, Brent

Aaron, Pat Aaron, Rebecca “Tuff” Franch, Richard “Dickie” Estevez,

Pam Hanes, Frances Diane Wheeler, Jan Bond, Barbara Kilson, Toni

Gallagher, James Makle, Alice Horton, Theresa Young, Margie Simp-

son, Liam Boyle, Jean Middleton, Betty Patterson, Dianne Goodrich,

Kass Harker, Roberto Dennis, Diane Kittle, Crystal Thomas, Kelly

Wilson, Deacon Rourke, Carolyn Broyhill, Jeffrey Barnes, Florence

Facchina, Angela Coombs, Pamela Dunn, Alice Sinsel, Millie Havril-

la, John Bawner, Dave Forbes, Elroy Hemsley, Elva Yates, Julia

White, Mary Jane Short, Cecil Short, John Michael Yates, William

John Blake, Shelia Cole, Daniel Reumond, Sarah Lane, William

Green, Baby Markus Hicks, Terry Minton, Margaret Foster, Rose

Radcliff, Fritz & Jane Hoffmann, Joe Gardiner, Cindy Brigman, Mag-

gie Wyman, George Jackson, Gianna Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Mar-

tin, David & Kathryn Newman, Mary Krug, Marilyn Hoffmann,

Carolyn Posey, and Mikey Raymond.

Names will remain on the above prayer list for 60 days from the

time they are requested. At the end of that time, you may renew your

request.

Help clean up the cemetery by rak-

ing leaves next Saturday, Novem-

ber 16 between 10am-1pm. BYOR

( Bring your own Rake). Contact

Gene Ambrogio 301-934-1607 for more in-

formation.

SAVE THE DATES—UPCOMING EVENTS

November 13—Mass w/Healing Prayers

November 15-Memorial Mass for deceased/

Luncheon

November 23-24-Sodality Pie Bake Sale

November 28—Thanksgiving Day/Mass at

10:00AM

December 1-Sodality Rosary/Mass/Meeting

December 6-8—MEN’S RETREAT

December 7– Sodality Craft Fair

IGNATIAN RETREATS AT LOYOLA—2020

Charles County Men’s Retreat—January 10-12, 2020

Charles County Women’s Retreat—April 3-5, 2020

Spanish Coed Retreat—April 24-26, 2020

The weekend retreat fee is $245. The deposit is ($115) is

due with your registration (deposits are non-refundable but

are transferable.) Please make checks payable to “Loyola

Retreat House, P.O. Box 9, Faulkner, MD 20632-0009.

More info call (301) 393-0800 and or check the web site

(www.loyolaonthepotomac.com).

COURAGE TO SPEAK – Men’s Pre-Advent Retreat. On

Saturday, November 23

rd

, Holy Redeemer Catholic

Church in Kensington, Maryland will be hosting a Men’s

Pre-Advent Retreat. Fr. Dan Leary, Pastor of St. Andrew The

Apostle Catholic Church, Silver Spring and Kevin Wells

Catholic author of “The Priests We Need to Save the Church”

will be the speakers. The retreat will take place from 7:30

a.m. – 11:00 a.m. It will begin with Mass, followed by a light

breakfast then the speakers. Adoration and Confession will

be available immediately after the retreat. Cost is $10 and all

proceeds benefit Fr. Bill Ryan and the Togo Mis-

sion. Advance registration is required. To register vis-

it https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/3528.

FINANCIAL BLESSINGS

WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT: Last week's offerto-

ry collection amounted to $9,254.50. The 249 identifiable

contributors using envelopes or checks (approximately 17%

of the parish) gave $8,477.00 (92% of the total collection)

with an average contribuition of $34.04. The unidentifiable

loose collection was $777.50. An additional $5,298.00 was

contributed for the Retired Priests of the Archdiocese. Many

thanks for your continued generosity.

Please pray for the Repose of the Souls of

Leah Clark , Frances Diane Wheeler and

Sandra Diachenko

JOIN FR. ALAIN COLLIOU, Our Lady Help Of Chris-

tians at their semi-annual 3rd Black Catholics Month cele-

bration on November 17, 2019 ! We are equally thrilled to

announce that Bishop Roy Campbell Jr. of the Archdiocese

of Washington will be the main celebrant at this historical

event! After the 11:30 a.m. celebratory Black Catholics

Month mass, OLHOC will have an entertainment-filled so-

cial celebration with various exciting multi-cultural perfor-

mances and serve a variety of ethnic cuisines while we use

this platform to profile prominent Southern Maryland Catho-

lics and Maryland’s rich history.

MUSIC MINISTRY. Choir members are needed for a

“Lessons and Carols” service in December. We will

practice on Sundays at 7 p.m. in the music room begin-

ning November 10

th

. Questions? Contact Crista Fawls

@ cfawls@sacredheartlaplata.org

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES

Bulletin Date Due Date

November 24 November 14

December 1 November 20

December 8 November 29

December 15 December 6

NOVEMBER 10, 2019 �

COMMUNITY CATHOLIC

YOUTH MINISTRY

CCYM now has a publicly accessible Google calendar that

will be updated regularly with events for middle school,

high school, and Confirmation. It can be found on our web

page here: https://www.sacredheartlaplata.org/youth-

ministry.html. Like our Facebook page and follow us on

Instagram: @ccymcharlescounty. Join the Community

Catholic Youth Ministry Flocknote group in Sacred Heart’s

Flocknote to receive emails and text message announce-

ments: text the letters “ccym” to 84576.

All middle schoolers are invited to the annual Archdiocesan

Middle School Rally on Saturday, November 16th at St.

Mary of the Mills in Laurel, MD! A day of prayer, spiritual

talks, food, music, and Mass with youth from around the

Archdiocese, beginning at 9:30am and ending with Vigil

Mass celebrated by Bishop Dorsonville at 4:30pm. This

event is FREE for Confirmation students from Sacred Heart,

St. Catherine's, and St. Ignatius Hilltop. For everyone else it

is $20 per youth (or $15 per youth if we get a group of 10 or

more) and $5 per adult. (Adults must be in compliance with

Child Protection Policies.) Please contact Anna Albrittain

at aalbrittain@sacredheartlaplata.org or 301-934-2261 to

RSVP. Deadline to sign up is Nov. 13th. A carpool or bus

will be coordinated, depending on our numbers.

The Knights of Columbus will have 2 meet-

ing this month. The Officer's meeting will

be on Wednesday, November 13th at 7:00

p.m. in the upstairs Parish Office. The

General Membership Meeting will be on

Thursday, November 21st, at 7:15 pm in the Sacred

Heart Friendship Room. All Officers are required to at-

tend, all brother knights are invited. Starting in January

next year, our business meetings will move back to the

4th Wednesday of each month. The Knights of Colum-

bus are a Catholic Men's Fraternity dedicated to ser-

vice, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. If you are interest-

ed in joining, please contact WGK James Hojnowski

at jhojnows@kent.edu

Clothing Donations

The Knights of Columbus are collecting donations of clothing

in their clothing shed behind Sacred Heart. If you have un-

wanted or old clothing, please consider donating it in the

shed. All donated clothes help the Knights fundraise for char-

itable purposes

COATS FOR KIDS! The Knights of Co-

lumbus are collecting coats to donate to

needy children. Please put any used or un-

wanted coats you have in the clothing bin

behind Sacred Heart with a tag that says

"Coats for Kids" The Knights of Columbus

will have extra tags at the entries of Sacred Heart that can be

used. The Knights will be collecting coats until the middle of

November to hand out.

School Closed - School will be closed on Monday, No-

vember 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Parent/Teacher Conferences—Parent/Teacher con-

ferences will be held on Tuesday, November 12 from

2:30 to 5:00 PM. Parents should review the report

card and, if a conference is requested, email either

the homeroom teacher or the subject teacher. Con-

ferences should have a 10 minute limit. If more time

is necessary, please make an appointment for anoth-

er day. Students may accompany parents but must

stay with them at all times. Children may not wander

around inside or outside the building. Please refer to

page 15 of your Parent/Student Handbook for an ex-

planation regarding the grading symbols and the re-

quirements for Honor Roll and Principal’s List.

Picture Retakes—Pictures retakes will be held on

Wednesday, November 13. If you are dissatisfied

with your photos, please return them along with a

note stating the reason for the retake. If your child

was absent on the original picture day and you can-

not find your order form, please contact office to

obtain a new form.

Food Drive & Coat Drive -Please don’t forget to sup-

port our food drive and coat drive. Both drives will

end on Friday, November 15. Collection boxes will

be in the front hall.

Turkey Trot -Please join us for our 14th Annual 10K

& 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 16 at 8:30 AM

on the ANS school grounds. This event will be held rain

or shine and is also pet friendly. The cost is $30 for

adults and $10 for ANS students. Each participant

will receive a student designed tee shirt. Come out

and join the fun! Online registration is still available

through Friday, November 8.

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crafts, lunch and a bake sale. Come out and support our

Sodality. Visit with friends and shop for that perfect gift.

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