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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
DECEMBER 15, 2019
SACRED HEART CHURCH, LA PLATA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, GAUDETE SUNDAY
7:00AM Intentions of Teresa & Leo Ignar
8:00AM Repose of the soul of Joe Shifflete
9:00AM Repose of the soul of Kristian Larsen
12:00PM Repose of the soul Doris Riess
MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, ADVENT WEEKDAY
7:15AM Restorers of Mt. Caarmel living and deceased
12:00PM Intentions of Allie Amort and Lyndra
TUESDAY , DECEMBER 17, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY
7:15AM Repose of the soul of Joe Shifflete
12:00PM Repose of the soul of Shirley Walsh
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY
7:15AM Repose of the soul of Pattie Gyorda
12:00PM Repose of the soul of George Pals
7:00PM Intentions of Fr. Ebuka Mbandue
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY
7:15AM Repose of the soul of Mike Stricker
12:00PM Intentions of Traci Renner
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY
7:15AM Intentions of Fr. Cesar Tolentino
12:00PM Repose of the souls of John & Martha Murphy
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, SAINT PETER CANISIUS,
PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH; VIGIL: FOURTH
SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00AM Repose of the soul of Rose Behe
9:00AM Intentions of Maya Alfonso and Kara Riemann
5:00PM Repose of the soul of Hope Cameron
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 cele-
brated at Sacred Heart.
Additional Eucharistic Adoration — beginning December 2
Monday-Friday during Advent (in the church)
8:00-9:00PM
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thursday, December 12, Mass at 7:00 PM
Confessions (No Spiritual Direction during the
times below)
First Friday, December 6, 7:00 PM with all-night
Adoration
Friday, December 13, 4:00-7:00 PM
Friday, December 20, 4:00-7:00 PM
Friday, December 27, 4:00-7:00 PM
Lessons and Carols/Open House
Sunday, December 22, 5:00 PM in the church
Reception to follow in Friendship Room
Christmas Masses
Tuesday, December 24
5:00 PM (Children’s Liturgy)
8:00PM
10:00 PM (Carmel)
12:00 AM (Midnight Mass)
Wednesday, December 25
10:00 AM (Carmel)
11:00 AM
Solemnity of Mary Mother of God
Tuesday, December 31
5:00 PM
11:30 PM (Carmel)
12:00 AM Novus Ordo in Latin
Wednesday, January 1
10:00 AM (Carmel)
11:00 AM
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS
SCHEDULE
2019
GAUDETE SUNDAY
Third Sunday of Advent
Each Mass has its own “Entrance Antiphon.” This is a sentence or
two, most often from the scriptures. We can sing it at the beginning
of Mass (although, in this country, we usually begin Mass by singing
a hymn instead of the antiphon). Years ago, people gave a title to
each Sunday’s Mass. The title came from the first Latin word of the
day’s antiphon. The entrance antiphon for the Third Sunday of Ad-
vent begins, “Rejoice in the Lord always.” These words are from St.
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians. In Latin, “rejoice” is
“Gaudete” (gow-DAY-tay). So today is called Gaudete Sunday.
Why should we rejoice on this day in the middle of Advent? The
antiphon tells us why: “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say,
rejoice! The Lord is near.”
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL FLOWERS:
Sacred Heart invites all parishioners to con-
sider a memorial flower contribution for
Christmas. As is our custom, a listing will
be included with the bulletin, and all will be
remembered in the Christmas Masses.
Please put your form in an envelope and drop it in the collection
basket, or return it to the parish office. An offering of $30 will as-
sist in decorating the sanctuary and church for Christmas. In order
for the names to appear in the bulletin insert, this form must be re-
turned by Tuesday, DECEMBER 17, 2019.
FINDING A MASS WHEN TRAVELING: Traveling soon?
Planning to be out of town for the Christmas? Don’t miss
Mass! Visit www.masstimes.org to search for Mass schedules
around the world.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Rev. Eamon Dignan, Rev. Msgr. Cary Hill, Brenda Carignan,
Thomas Stahls, Karen Stewart, Thomas Stewart, Kass Harker, Brent
Aaron, Pat Aaron, Rebecca “Tess” Franch, Richard “Dickie” Es-
tevez, Pam Hanes, Jan Bond, Toni Gallagher, James Makle, Alice
Horton, Theresa Young, Margie Simpson, Liam Boyle, Jean Middle-
ton, Betty Patterson, Dianne Goodrich, Millie Havrilla, John Bawn-
er, 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, Maggie Wyman, George
Jackson, Gianna Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Martin, 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.
SACRED HEART CEMETERY NEWS
When visiting our parish cemetery please stay on
the pavement to avoid making tire tracks or
grooves in the grass area. Thank you for your cooperation.
SAVE THE DATES—UPCOMING EVENTS
December 22—Christmas Concert/Open House
January 8—Mass w/Healing Prayers
January 12-19—SafeNights
EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES
Bulletin Date Due Date
December 22 December 19
Deacon Al Graham's book,
"Compendium of the Miraculous:
An Encyclopedia of Revelation,
Marian Apparitions, and Mystical
Phenomena," has risen to #1 on
Amazon for Catholic Encyclope-
dias. It may be purchased on Am-
azon or from him directly. Makes
a great Christmas gift and is a
must have for any home library.
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).
HELP THE LESS fortunate neighbors in our com-
munity during THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.
Parishioners are asked to pick up a Christmas
Stocking for children in the church foyer, fill and
return TODAY, December 15th. The stock-
ings will benefit the Children's Aid Society. If you have
any questions, please contact Lourdes Barrett at 240-
412-4238.
The GIVING TREE tags will go up this week-
end - the gifts go to residents at Genesis and
Sagepoint nursing homes. Gifts should be
return TODAY, Sunday December 15th in
time for the nursing homes’ Christmas par-
ties. If there are any questions you can email
MARY’S PANTRY CHRISTMAS DISTRIBUTION: Mary’s
Pantry volunteers are preparing for their Christmas distribution
which will take place on Saturday, December 20, 9:00 AM to
12:00 Noon. Donations of non-perishable food items may be left at
any entrance of the church. 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. If you are not able to deliver
food items when the church is open, please contact the Parish office
so that we can make arrangements for the items to be delivered and
not left outside or on the ground. Many thanks to all those who con-
tinue to generously support this much-needed ministry. God bless
you for your generosity.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John are look-
ing for young ladies interested in joining the Junior Auxilia-
ry (St. Peter Claver Junior Auxiliary #14 and Cadet Com-
madary #4). Young ladies must have received their First
Holy Communion and cannot be over 21. As members of the
St. Peter Claver Junior Auxiliary and Cadets, we have sup-
ported many local charities, such as a women’s shelter,
Ronald McDonald House, visiting the elderly, and much
more. The Juniors participate in many fundraising activities,
along with Junior members in the Baltimore/Washington
area. The funds are used to help offset the cost of participat-
ing in the biennial conventions. Would you like to learn
more? Please contact Agnes Neal at 240-416-8811, Ebony
Browner at 240-441-9330, or Savanah Barnes at 301-542-
7828.
DECEMBER 15, 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.
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
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 unwanted
coats you have in the clothing bin behind Sa-
cred 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.
Get those Gift Cards from Archbishop Neale School Get your
gift cards early! We stock Weis Markets, Safeway, Giant, Food
Lion, Hunan Star, BJs Club, Ledo’s, Panera Bread and Starbucks
ready for walk-in sales every Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.
M. on-line are Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Target, Shell and all
your favorites – just tell us what cards you want and we place or-
der for you! Call the Certificate Office at 301.934.9595 any Fri-
day and we will help you get started to order on-line at
www.shopwithscrip.com (our Non-profit Enrollment Code is
LB28LFAD816). Card orders placed by Monday will be sent to
the school and ready for pick-up on Friday. Bring your check or
cash when you pick up your cards.
Grade 5 Water Safety. Information packets and permission
forms were sent home before Thanksgiving with all 5
th
Grade
students regarding the water safety program. ANS will be at-
tending this program on January 10, 2020 at St. Charles High
School. All permission forms must be returned to Mrs. War-
ring by Tuesday, December 17.
Christmas parties and dance are scheduled for Friday, Decem-
ber 20. The dance for Grades 6-8 will run from 11:30 AM to
1:30 PM and lunchwill be provided. The parties for PreK to
Grade 5 will run from 12:30-1:30PM.
ARCHBISHOP NEALE
THE LEGION OF MARY
The Legion of Mary meets each Wednesday at
5:00 PM in the Friendship Room. Come learn
of Our Blessed Mother’s “call” to each of us.
If you have any questions, please contact Tom
and Cynthia Flamminio at 301-705-7836.
Sacred Heart is hosting SafeNights the week of January 12
-19. This is the ministry that provides temporary shelter,
meals and fellowship for homeless men, women and children
in Charles County. Please look for signup sheets in the main
entrance in the coming weeks. If you have any questions,
please contact Hugh Gardiner 301-399-2354
ITEMS NEEDED FOR DECEMBER PAN-
TRY DISTRIBUTION Loretta and Mary's Pan-
try at Sacred Heart is in need of the following items
to prepare for our December Distribution:
Soup, Boxes of crackers, Oatmeal Old Fash-
ioned Rolled Oats-18 oz size, boxed cereal, and
Stuffing Mix.
Please be sure to drop off the items downstairs in
the designated area/shelves in the Friendship
Room. Thank you in advance for your continued
support to the pantry. The Pantry Staff
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