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Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17|2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 28|Gospel - Matthew 25:31-46
Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
November 23, 2014 | 0132
Sacred Heart Parish
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, November 23, 2014
Stewardship Corner ~
This weekend is the Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and with that we hear in the readings ways to inherit His kingdom. Jesus tells us that we will not inherit the kingdom through mistreatment of others. He also tells us something even more important: We will not inherit the kingdom through indifference. Everyday, I am sure, we each see at least one person in need, whether it be of a simple, “Hello,” or a meal, or a coat, or a room. Not all of us are able to provide these necessities for others, but simply walking by indifferently without taking any action is just the same as mistreating these people.
We should realize that the kingdom of heaven is here, present in our hearts with every simple act of love
that we take. As the saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Another familiar phrase we hear as
Catholics, “Faith in action.” How do we make His Kingdom present to others if we ignore those in need?
If we turn our back because we are too busy, how are we really letting Jesus show through within us
and how are we treating Him? God is present in each of us, including those who are in need. Jesus tells
us so when he says, “That which you do for the least of these, you do for me.” Let us this week think
about simple ways we might increase our giving to those in need during the advent season and beyond
in preparation for Jesus’ birth. What greater gift is there to Him than right treatment of others and love
between persons?
Peace,
Kaitlyn Wiant
Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me will never hunger,
and whoever believes in me will never thirst.”
John 6:35
Thanksgiving Day Mass at 9:00 am
Begin your holiday with the best possible start. Attend Mass and receive Holy Communion to thank God for His
goodness, especially the blessings with which He has enriched your life.
You are invited to bring your Thanksgiving bread to Church for a special blessing. As this blessed bread makes its
way from Sacred Heart to Thanksgiving tables near and far, our “giving thanks” will be made all the more meaningful.
Pastor’s Corner ~
Happy “Eucharist”! That’s my way of wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. “Eucharist,” in Greek, does mean “thanksgiving” after all. Many families have the tradition of publicly recounting the things for which they are thankful before diving into the Thanksgiving meal. Several years ago, because I was unable to get home to Cleveland for the holiday, I was able to enjoy Thanksgiving with friends of mine in the area. They have five kids ranging in age from three to nineteen. At the time, one was in second grade and when it came to be his turn to acknowledge his gratitude he said that he was most thankful for being able to receive his First Reconciliation and his First Communion later in the school year. And he was so very sincere. It was a spiritual boost for all of the adults at table. He reminded us how important it is to be thankful always for the gift of faith, for the gift of mercy, for the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ. I often hear people say they would like to celebrate the spirit of Christmas year-round rather than for just one month. I would like to have the spirit of Thanksgiving year-round. Because we have the Eucharist, we can! Happy Eucharist! Happy Thanksgiving!
Fr. Lange
Sacred Heart Giving November 16, 2014
Thank you!
Have you visited our Welcome Desk in the Narthex yet?
Have a question or suggestion?
Need an appointment or to register as a parishioner?
Want a Mass Card?
We can do all of these things right from the Narthex before and after any Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass you attend. We know we all have busy schedules,
and we want the Parish Office to be accessible to you so your experience here is pleasant. Please stop by and see our receptionists, Maddie and Alex, if you need any more information about our services and what we have to offer from
Sacred Heart Youth
Ministry
All Sacred Heart youth grades 6-12 are invited to attend!
11/29 Bowling at Timber Lanes in Oxford from 6:30-8:30 pm $12 for shoes/games/food
Please RSVP (or for more information) contact Renee Sceski at [email protected] by Monday, November 24.
Regular Collection: $ 10,434.20 Poor Box: 11/16/2014 $ 126.39
Sacred Heart Music Ministry
An Open Invitation
It is a special feeling to be able to contribute to the
Liturgy of the Mass through music. You do not need
to have any special training. You need the desire to
contribute. Everyone is welcome from 6th grade up.
There is no need to audition. Just come and join our
wonderful group of singers. We meet every
Wednesday night from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the church.
“Singing is Praying twice!”
For more information, please contact Cathy Grebner at 610.345.0549 or
email me at [email protected].
Sacred Heart of Jesus Council # 13241 Breakfast with Santa – December 14, 2014
8am to 12 pm
Remember to bring the kids and join the Knights of
Columbus for Breakfast with Santa in the church hall on
Sunday, December 14th. Come before or after mass, we’re
serving from 8am until noon. Santa will be there to talk to
the kids and listen to their Christmas lists. Breakfast will
include all you can eat pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage.
Cost is $7.00 per person with children 6 and under free.
Pictures with Santa can be had for an additional $5.00 fee.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
5:00 PM
Extraordinary Minister: D. Alesi, J. Gallagher, C. Karat
Lector: M. Johnson
Altar Server: Lauren B., Teddy B., Julia A.
Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle
Ushers: Beau Jones
Sunday, November 30, 2014
7:45 AM
Extraordinary Minister: C. Quigley, D. Signs, P. Cahill
Lector: L. Somma
Altar Server: Maggie W., Sean W.
Music: Quiet Mass
9:00 AM
Extraordinary Minister: C. Michalski, P. Schmaltz, M. Sipala
Lector: P. Long
Altar Server: Eve H., Garland H., Grace H.
Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner
Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala,
Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton
10:30 AM
Extraordinary Minister: K. Plakosh, M. Beletti, M. Styer Lector: J. Watkins Altar Server: Zachary C., Brandon S., Bill W.
Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner
Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette
12:00 PM Both Species
Extraordinary Minister: D. Felder, J. Saltysiak, J. Santine,
J. Santine, P. Carnevale
Lector: M. Oronzio
Altar Server: Dominic S., Clare S., Parker S.
Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle
Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s
Saturday November 22, 2014
5:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart
Sunday November 23, 2014
7:45 am Matthew Murray
req. by Mike & Pat Poliski
9:00 am Dorothy Quavillion
req. by the Blessington family
10:30 am Donald Verlenden
req. by Jean Verlenden
12:00 pm Germaine Berube
req. by Sharon Neville
Monday November 24, 2014
8:00 am Jane Maley
Tuesday November 25, 2014
7:00 pm Rex J. Gordon
req. by John Casper
Wednesday November 26, 2014
8:00 am Theresa Biscardi
req. by Nicholas Carbonetta
Thursday November 27, 2014
8:00 am James & Margaret Maley
Friday November 28, 2014
8:30 am Adam and Sophie Jaszczynski
req. by Cecelia Leo
Saturday November 29, 2014
5:00 pm Bridget Best
req. by Harry & Donna Lilley and family
Sunday November 30, 2014
7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart
9:00 am Francis and Geraldine Merkel
req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel
10:30 am Vincent Vinci
req. by John and Rose Peluchette
12:00 pm Jane Maley
M a s s I n t e n t i o n s
0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, November 23, 2014
Eucharistic Adoration “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”
(1 Samuel 3:10)
Spend some personal, quiet, one-on-one time with
Our Lord Jesus Christ. Abandon yourself to Jesus
in this "Sacrament of Love" and He will refresh you!
He is always there waiting for you and He speaks to
you in the silence.
Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7
pm and concludes with a 7 pm Mass.
If you are interested in becoming an adorer or, would like to have more
information about Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart Church, contact Joann
Di Liberto at 610- 932-8962.
Children’s Liturgy is now offered for the
entire 9 am Mass for
children ages 4 through 1st
grade. Check-in begins at 8:45 am in Classroom 105.
S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l
Sacred Heart School News
Openings still exist in most grades. Our class sizes range from 10-29 with an average of
20. Our students thrive in a happy and safe learning environment where they become
twenty-first century learners through the incorporation of technology into their everyday
lessons. Weekly classes in physical education, technology, art, library , music and science
enrich our students’ knowledge and creativity. After school clubs, sports and enrichment
activities allow our students to develop their talents and bond with their peers.
To schedule a tour, please contact our development office at
[email protected] or 610-932-3633.
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 5th– Father /Daughter Dance
Thursday, December 18th –Christmas Show
Coming in January……..
Open Gym on Friday mornings from 10-11 AM
All children ages 6 and under are welcome, accompanied by an adult
We invite you to join us for Tuesday Toddler Time from 10-11 A.M. in the Pre k 3 classroom
Tuesday, November 25th-Yoga
Tuesday, December 2nd-Science
Tuesday, December 9th– Cooking
Tuesday, December 16th– Art
You do not need to be registered and can join us for any of these free programs
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially:
Jordan Guerrin, John Karat, Joan Meade, Anne Marie Oshman, Diana Leitch 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 or military 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.
0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, November 23, 2014
PASTOR
Rev. William Lange
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 Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm & Friday 8:30 am
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin
Reconciliation Friday at 6:30 pm & Saturday at 4:00 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
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary First Saturday of month at 4:15 pm
Sacred Heart Parish Office 610-932-5040
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”.
Sacred Heart’s 100 Year Centennial Plans are underway to celebrate Sacred Heart’s 100 Year Centennial. Consider lending your time and talents to the Centennial Committee as plans are in the making to kick off a year long celebration starting on Saturday evening, June 6th,
2015, and continuing thru out the year until the closing in June 2016. Sacred Heart’s official anniversary is June 15, 2015.
Consider being “part of the heart,” as our committee seeks volunteers that are willing to lend their time and talent and treasures. We need a wide spectrum of expertise to make this a celebration to remember. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 9th at 7 pm.
Sacred Heart’s Collectable Christmas Ornament Sacred Heart’s Centennial Committee will be selling a collectable 2014 Christmas ornament that highlights the original Sacred Heart Church on Broad Street in Oxford. The ornament depicts the Sacred Heart of old. There is a limited number of the keepsake ornaments offered. The cost of the glass Christmas ball is $12 each and will be available after Mass by a Centennial Committee member. We will also be taking pre-orders on a tapestry that will depict the old Sacred Heart Church, the current Sacred Heart Church and the school. Please consider joining the Centennial Committee and see how you can be a part in making this celebration a year to remember.
