Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Acts of the Apostles 12:1-11| 2nd Reading - 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18| Gospel - Matthew 16:13-19

Saints Peter and Paul

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Sacred Heart Parish

You are Peter and upon this rock I will build my Church,

and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.

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“Be Still and Know That I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)

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 will

conclude with a Mass.

If you are interested in becoming an adorer or, would like to have more information about

Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred Heart Church, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at 610-932-8962.

Eucharistic Adoration

Stewardship Corner ~

On Friday June 27th, we celebrated the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In honor of this particular feast, I thought I would share with you an excerpt from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s homily on this day a few years ago. It describes the love God has for us, as portrayed through the heart of Jesus, and therefore shows us how we are to act as good stewards of the faith towards others.

The heart of God burns with compassion! On today’s solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus the Church presents us this mystery for our contemplation: the mystery of the heart of a God who feels compassion and who bestows all his love upon humanity. A mysterious love, which in the texts of the New Testament is revealed to us as God’s boundless and passionate love for mankind. God does not lose heart in the face of ingratitude or rejection by the people he has chosen; rather, with infinite mercy he sends his only-begotten Son into the world to take upon himself the fate of a shattered love, so that by defeating the power of evil and death he could restore to human beings enslaved by sin their dignity as sons and daughters. But this took place at great cost—the only-begotten Son of the Father was sacrificed on the Cross: “Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end” (cf. Jn 13:1). The symbol of this love which transcends death is his side, pierced by a spear.

Looking to God always as an example, and striving to be more perfect through Him, we too must

be compassionate. We too must strive to be merciful to our brothers and sisters, and ready to lay

down our lives for them even when they are not ready to do the same for us, even in the face of

adversity. Jesus did this for us on the cross so that we would not be enslaved by sin, and so that

we could live as dignified persons. Let us, as good stewards, learn to do this too for our brothers

and sisters by reflecting on sacrifices we are able to make for them.

Peace,

Kaitlyn Wiant

Sacred Heart Giving

June 22, 2014

Regular Collection: $ 9,025.30 Poor Box: 06/22/2014 $ 115.40

Thank you!

Important Upcoming Save the Dates:

Debbie Vandegrift Memorial Golf Tournament- September 26, 2014

OKTOBERFEST- October 11, 2014

Theology of the Body Institute Have you heard of Theology of the Body yet? Here is a unique local opportunity to learn from some of the world's top educators! The Theology of the Body Institute, located in Downingtown, will host the 2014 International Theology of the Body Congress July 9-11, 2014 at the Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Philadelphia. The Congress will gather many of the world’s leading experts to share the transformational teachings of Pope Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Join us for this one-of-a-kind event. Full registration or day passes available. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this international event happening in our area! Visit www.tobcongress.com for more information.

July 4th Family Retreat July 4-6, 2014

All families are invited to our annual July 4th Family Retreat! Families with young children, teens, and grandparents are welcome. Enjoy this weekend of inspirational teaching, music, outside games, great food, and fun at our McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center. Led by Fr. William Gaffney, CSsR. Space is limited. To register for this retreat, call 610-644-0400 or visit www.MalvernRetreat.com.

Local Retreats and Seminars

Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

Friday, July 18th 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Please visit:

http://www.redcrossblood.org/make-donation and search by sponsor code: shoxford

to schedule an appointment.

Please contact tedra.farrell@redcross.org if you experience issues scheduling donor

appointments.

Donor Eligibility Guidelines: call 1 800 RED CROSS

Donation Tips (including tips for after donating), visit

www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/donation-process

Rediscover the Love in Your Marriage!

The Retrouvaille Marriage Program offers help for struggling marriages. Tens of thousands of couples have successfully saved their marriages by attending a Retrouvaille weekend and the six post sessions that follow it. Retrouvaille is not just a social gathering or series of seminars, but rather a way t o rediscover and rekindle the loving relationship in your marriage. The next program begins on the weekend of August 8-10 at the Family Life Center in Malvern, PA. For more information, or to register for our upcoming weekend, visit our web site at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 800.470.2230. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

5:00 PM Both Species

Extraordinary Minister: M. Snopkowski, J. Tiriro, L. Baggott

J. Gallagher, M. Johnson

Lector: B. Marzano

Altar Server: Sean K, Ally K., Bridgette K.

Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Beau Jones

Sunday, July 6, 2014

7:45 AM

Extraordinary Minister: J. D’Aquanno, P. Kosakowski

Lector: G. Tzanakis

Altar Server: Alina S., Meghan S.

Music: Quiet Mass

9:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister: H. Staszesky, M. Staszesky

Lector: C. Merkel

Altar Server: Mackenzie J., Molly J., Mark P.

Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle

Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala,

Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton

10:30 AM

Extraordinary Minister: M. Beletti, C. Captain, B. Leach Lector: M. Williams Altar Server: Michael L., Gabe L.,

Music: Alexis Witiak, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette

12:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: D. Felder, E. Biancaniello, P. Carnevale

Lector: M. Oronzio

Altar Server: James M., Elizabeth M., John M.

Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s

Saturday June 28, 2014

5:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart

Sunday June 29, 2014

7:45 am Thomas J. Poli

req. by John & Pat Kozakowski

9:00 am Walter & Mary McCann

req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel

10:30 am Alexander V. Guerrina

req. by Rita & Tom Tattersall and

Mary Guerrina

12:00 pm Cooper Redmond

req. by Paul Webb & Family

Monday June 30, 2014

8:00 am Fred Sabatino

req. by Anthony DiFederico

Tuesday July 1, 2014

7:00 pm James & Margaret Maley

Wednesday July 2, 2014

8:00 am Miles Blair

req. by Paul & Marie Kent

Thursday July 3, 2014

8:00 am Jane Maley

Friday July 4, 2014

8:00 am Mary Evangelista

req. by the Family

Saturday July 5, 2014

5:00 pm The Purgatorial Society

Sunday July 6, 2014

7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher

req. by the Kelleher Family

9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart

10:30 am Mary Silsbee

12:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. William McCarthy

req. by the Ledger Family

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With this weekend’s 2nd

Collection, we support the

Holy Father in his charitable

works. The Peter’s Pence

Collection is taken up

worldwide to support the most

disadvantaged victims of war,

oppression and natural disaster and others in need of

emergency assistance. Be a pilgrim of charity!

Confirmation at Sacred

Heart will take place on

Saturday, November 8,

2014 at 10:00 am

(PREP students) and at

2:00 pm (Sacred Heart School and Homeschool

students). We ask that any Homeschool students

contact our Parish Office, so we can make sure to get the

necessary information sent out to you.

Ministries at Mass Mass Intentions

Sacred Heart School

Many Families, One Heart

Come discover what we have to offer your family …

Advanced Curriculum

iPads and Smartboards in the classroom

Specialized Assemblies

Interaction between grade levels

After school enrichment programs

Small class size

Strong sense of family and community

Full day kindergarten

Half and full day pre kindergarten

Weekly Mass

To schedule a tour, please contact the school at developmentshs@gmail.com or 610-932-3633

ARCHDIOCESAN TRANSFER GRANTS OF $1,000 PER

STUDENT ARE NOW AVAIILABLE TO ATTEND

BISHOP SHANHAN HIGH SCHOOL

The Archdiocesan Program is for incoming, 10th, 11th and 12th graders

transferring from public, private or charter schools for the upcoming

2014-2015 school year.

Any questions, contact cdale@shanahan.org or call 610-343-6206.

Sacred Heart School

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially:

Mark Schwerke, Paul Leahmann, Bob McMann, Gary Peterson, 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.

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PASTOR

Rev. Gregory J. Hamill

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 Saturday at 4:00 pm & Wednesday at 6:30 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”.

NOTICE OF EVALUATION

FOR ACCRREDITATION FOR

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Sacred Heart School is scheduled to be evaluated for accreditation

by the Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary

Schools. An evaluation visit is scheduled for November 16-19,

2014.

The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools of the

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools will accept

comments from those with firsthand information regarding this

institution's ability to meet the Middle States Standard for

Accreditation. Such comments will be considered in the course

of the evaluation. The Middle States Commissions on Secondary

and Elementary Schools’ Standards for Accreditation can be

viewed at: www.msa-cess.org/RelId/606537/ISvars/default/

Standards.htm.

To be considered, comments must be in writing, include the

printed name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and

must be signed by the writer. Anonymous comments will not be

considered.

Comments must be received no later than 30 days prior to the first

day of the visit by the Evaluation Team and must be mailed to:

President

Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary

Schools

3624 Market Street, 2 West

Philadelphia, PA 19104