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MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00noon

WEEKDAYS Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 AM

Holy Days of Obligation As listed in bulletin and on Parish Website

CONFESSIONS Saturday afternoon: 3:30-4:30 PM

or anytime by appointment

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm *Adoration Chapel is located at the driveway

exit of the Church parking lot to Wilson Ave.*

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SACRED HEART CHURCH

January 3, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00noon

WEEKDAYS Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 AM

Holy Days of Obligation As listed in bulletin and on Parish Website

CONFESSIONS Saturday afternoon: 3:30-4:30 PM

or anytime by appointment

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm *Adoration Chapel is located at the driveway

exit of the Church parking lot to Wilson Ave.*

www.sacredheartmanoa.org

105 Wilson Ave. Havertown, PA Phone: 610-449-3000 Fax: 610-449-2364

Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12-1 PM For Lunch)

Evenings & Saturday: by Appointment Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sacred Heart School: 610-446-9198 109 N. Manoa Road

Religious Education Office: 610-449-3000 *for CCD nights : Resource Room 610-446-7597

C.C.D. Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays (Sept. thru May) 6:45 PM - 8:05 PM

Convent: 610-446-3694 Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

108 Shelbourne Road

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor Rev. George J. Boyle, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence

Rev. John P. Masson, In Residence Deacon John J. Suplee Deacon Bill Williams

Deacon Thomas J. Woods Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal

Sister Kathryn Benham, I.H.M. Director of Religious Education

Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M., Parish Service Ministries

Miss Mary Ann Allton, Music Director Mr. Joe McCormick, Business Manager

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Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: JANUARY 11

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 PM with the exception of the 4th Sunday of each month, when Baptisms are celebrated at the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Jordan Class before setting up a date for Baptism. Pre-Jordan Class is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center, with some exceptions. *Please consult Parish Bulletin or Website to verify*

Marriage Couples intending to marry should contact one of the priests for an appointment to set a date. By Archdiocesan policy, this must be done at least six months prior to the date.

Anointing of the Sick Sunday at Mass or Upon request - contact one of the

priests at the rectory in case of serious illness.

Reconciliation (Confession) Anytime by appointment. 610-449-3000 Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Legion of Mary Meets each TUESDAY at 1:00 PM in the Rectory.

Senior Citizens Sacred Heart Social Club, an Archdiocesan Organization, meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria.

Parish Mission Statement We, the Sacred Heart Parish Community, knowing we are sustained by the Eucharist, dedicate ourselves to:

Forming a prayerful and worshiping community Educating all in Christ’s wisdom formed in and through the Gospel + Living our faith in today’s society

We strive to: Invite, welcome and serve all through our stewardship Unite our community through acceptance of one another + Comfort through word and deed

Tuesday, January 5 (St. John Neumann)

8:30am Spaeder & McMullin Families

Wednesday, January 6

8:30am Thomas Cummings

Thursday, January 7 8:30am James & Margaret Tinneny / Mary Ann Brophy

Friday, January 8 8:30am Howard McCreesh

Saturday, January 9 8:30am Dec’d members McCormick / McGuirl/ Malloy Families

DEVOTIONS Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass.

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM

Mass Intentions for the Week

Parish Registration We welcome new members to our Parish Family!

Please stop at the Parish Center to register or download form at www.sacredheartmanoa.org

Visitation of the Sick If you or someone in your family is

HOMEBOUND due to illness, disability, or advanced age, please call Sr. Bridget at

the Parish Center (610-449-3000) so arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion. Also,

please let us know when someone is in the hospital.

Eucharistic Adoration Spending time with Jesus, truly present, in quiet prayer and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament is a great resolution for the new year! Think about it!

Visit our Adoration Chapel Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm All are welcome! The Chapel is located at the exit

driveway of the church parking lot leading to Wilson Ave.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Welcome!

Happy Feast of the Epiphany! It is a blessing to have you join the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for Epiphany Sunday. I am grateful for your

presence and prayerful participation. May your faith be strengthened and your spirit lifted through the Word proclaimed and the Bread of Life we take and eat. Hope you New Year got off to a good start! In these beginning days of a new year, know I am grateful to you, the Parishioners of Sacred Heart, for your support over the past year. Through your time, talent and treasure shared with your Church community, you enrich our Parish. I am blessed to be your Pastor! Thanks! May we continue to grow in faith and love during this New Year, 2016. Today’s Feast of the Epiphany highlights the universal nature of Christ’s mission on Earth. Epiphany celebrates Christ’s manifestation to all the world. In our First Reading, Isaiah anticipates the revelation that Christ comes not just for the Israelites, but for all nations. The “light” Isaiah speaks of is Christ’s Presence. Isaiah tells us, “Nations shall walk by your light.” Jesus is the Light that guides our way in this world. Paul affirms the inclusiveness of Jesus’ Mission. “The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel,” says Paul. That which was revealed to Paul was manifested to the Magi, as we hear in today’s Gospel. They travel a great distance seeking the child, the newborn King of the Jews. They seek to “do him homage.” They are “overjoyed” as they enter and see “the child with Mary, his mother.” One thing that helps me to be more inclusive, to be more welcoming is to avoid stereotypes. I try not to categorize people according to color, culture, religion, etc. I try to deal with the individual as I encounter him or her. I try to avoid preconceived ideas about someone from another

religion, another culture, with a different skin color. What helps you to be more welcoming, more inclusive? Peace be with you! God bless, Fr. McKee

Collection Update

December 20, 2015 $ 16,963.00 December 21, 2014 $ 13,130.00

GOAL $437,500.00 Year to Date $433,745.00

Difference $ - 3,755.00

*Collection amounts for Christmas and last Sunday will be listed in upcoming bulletins

Thank you for continued generous support!

Social Club - Monday, January 4 at 1:00pm CYO Board - Tuesday, January 5 at 7:30pm HASA Board & Com - Thurs, January 7 7:00pm Pro-Life - Thursday, January 7 at 8:00pm Prayer Shawl - Monday, January 11 at 9:30am PreJordan - Monday, January 11 at 7:00pm Confirmation Parent/Candidate Meeting Thursday, January 14 at 7:00pm First Penance Practice - Tues, Jan 19 6:45pm

Important Upcoming Meetings

CALENDAR CHANGE!

NO CCD CLASSES ON Monday, January 4 or Wednesday, January 6.

Please spread the word!

Catechists WILL MEET on these nights!

CCD classes will resume Monday, January 11

and Wednesday, January 13. Everyone will

receive an e-mail with this information. If you do

not receive it please e-mail Sister Kathy at

shp1234@comcast.net

SACRAMENTAL UPDATE LOOKING AHEAD! Thursday, January 14 7:00PM Confirmation Meeting for Candidates and parents in Everett Hall

Tuesday, January 19 First Reconciliation Practice Children and Parents 6:45 PM in Church

Religious Education News

Blood Pressure Screenings this Sunday, January 3 after the 7:30am &

12:00n Masses in the Cry Room (sponsored by

Parish Health Ministry –1st Sunday of each month)

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REST IN PEACE Please pray for Frank Cariola and all members of our Sacred Heart Faith Community who have been welcomed to the happiness of eternal life.

SICK Please pray for Baby Sean Cutilllo, Baby Olivia Kirmayer, Baby Andrew Sholl, Rose Forrest, Michael Santoro, Vincent DeFruscio, Rita Weaverling, Joe D’Annunzio, Dan Vetre, Matthew Roy, Linda Darrach, Rose John Travis, Diane Zugg, Patrick Walker, Michael J. Walker, Eveline Walker, Sally Corr, Peg Pearson, Michelle Meehan, Jeffrey Hunter, John D’Amico, Helen Lawville, Genevieve Hosbach, Thomas Mayo, Christine Ferrante, Sharon Muschamp, Nancy Cunningham, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kearney, Bud Devlin, Mike Wilson, Brigid Sullivan, Jackie Mitchell, John Conway, Jill Carey, Gina D’Orazio, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Mark Welsh, Rose Mary Haley, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne Keller, Joanna Small, James Bamber, Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph News, Joanne Shain, Anna McPhee, Helen Rebardo, Joseph Mulholland, Cathy Aquaro,

Rick Reid, and Gregory Benoit.

Please remember to pray for all men and women serving in the Armed Forces. May the sacrifices they are making bring

peace. May God bring them all home safely and soon.

POOR BOX DONATIONS FOR JANUARY ARE DESIGNATED FOR THE WELCOME CENTER

IN KENSINGTON

PRE-JORDAN CLASS The Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday JANUARY 11 at 7:00pm in the MKD Room in the Parish Center!

*Attendance at the Pre-Jordan Class is mandatory, prior to the celebration of the

Sacrament of Baptism. Please call the Parish Center at (610) 449-3000 for further information.

**Upcoming PreJordan: February 8 & March 14

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. If you are in need of H.O.P.E services, please call Joan Ehly at 610-449-2570 or Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638. New drivers for HOPE are needed! Think about it!

*Scrip & Fun Money (gift cards for supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores, etc.) is sold in the Parish Center Sunday mornings: 10:00am 11:30am

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, JANUARY 10, 2016

Reading I: Isaiah 40:1-5,9-11 Resp: Ps 104:1b-4,24-25,27-30

Reading II Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7

Gospel: Luke 3:15-16,21-22 Daily Readings at

www.usccb.org.

INSPIRING THOUGHTS OF POPE FRANCIS

We entrust the year to the Mother of

Mercy so that She may turn towards us Her gaze and watch

over our path.

SOCIAL CLUB

began January 1 and will run

through the month of January. Winners will be listed next week!

THANK YOU! The Sacred Heart

Home and School Association is very thankful to all who have purchased tickets and greatly appreciates your support for Sacred Heart School. Good luck to all!

Calendars for 2016 are available at the

doors of the Church! Take one home today!

HELPING HANDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! THANK YOU to the many thoughtful parishioners who contributed to “Helping Hands for the Holiday.” Your generosity

was a great blessing to several in need and offered a reminder of the true Spirit of Christmas!

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION: READ THE BIBLE

Join the Sacred Heart Scripture Study group, meeting every 2

nd

and 4th Thursday evening at

7:00pm as we attempt to read through the Bible in a year!

We will be using the Ascension Press Bible Timeline program to help guide us through Sacred Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Please call the Parish Center (449-3000) or email shpmurray@comcast.net to sign up. Begins: Thursday, January 14!

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SACRED HEART SCHOOL REGISTRATIONS FOR NEW STUDENTS

FOR 2016-2017 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED! Anyone wishing to register NEW students may call School 610-446-9198 scredheartschoolmanoa.org

NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, JANUARY 4 AT 1:00PM IN EVERETT HALL

All those 50+ are invited to join the Social Club! .

Call Elaine 610-853-1785 for info! Note: No meeting on Martin Luther King Day (n January 18. Club will meet on January 25 instead.

SACRED HEART SCHOOL NEWS

Welcome 2016 with a RETREAT! AT MALVERN RETREAT HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 - 3:00 - 6:00PM.

Late Afternoon of Reflection for Men and Women . Speaker: Sr. Marie Michele Donnelly, RSM join for fellowship, prayer and quiet to renew your life, your spirit and your baptismal call. Call 610-644-0400 or /malvernretreat.com to register or for info.

Many parishioners use Electronic Funds Transfer as an

alternative method for giving, To enroll or to learn more about Sacred Heart Parish Giving, please go

- The Next Meeting of the Pro-Life Group will be THURSDAY, January 7 at 8:00pm in the Parish Center.. If you are free, join us for a Holy Hour for Life at 7:00pm in the Adoration Chapel. ALL are Welcome! Pray for Life! 24 HOUR PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 610-626-4006!

Post-Abortion Healing Retreats: rachelsvineyard.org Contact: Evelyn 215-317-5752 evelynwalsh59@gmail.com

Everything is kept extremely confidential. JOIN US for the annual MARCH for LIFE In Washington, D.C Friday, January 22

Our Parish efforts to expand our outreach to those in need

continues On the weekend of

JANUARY 23 - 24 Soup and one-can meals will be

collected as part of “Souper” Bowl of Caring - to be shared with local food cupboards.

Let us be more aware of the hungry in our area and conscious of our blessings as a faith community, You will be blessed!

Vatican Splendors The beauty of Vatican

City is currently being hosted at the Franklin Institute with the once-in-alifetime exhibit, Vatican Splendors. The tickets are discounted, visit fi.edu or call 215-448-1200 and use promo code ARCHPHL. For additional savings on groups of 10 or more, call Owen Mullin at 215-448-1207.

THE WORK OF CHRISTMAS When the song of the angels is

stilled, when the star in the sky is gone, when the kings and princes

are home, when the shepherds are back with the flocks,

then the work of Christmas begins:

to find the lost, to heal those broken in spirit, to feed the hungry, to release the oppressed,

to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among all peoples, to make a little music with the heart….

And to radiate the Light of Christ, every day, in every way, in all that

we do and in all that we say.

Then the work of Christmas begins.

The message of the Feast of Epiphany announces to all people, everywhere:

Rise up in splendor…your light has come,

The Glory of the Lord shines upon you!

Let the work of

Christmas begin, and let it begin

with you."

CASSEROLES for St. John’s Hospice are due

Friday, JANUARY 15 Pans, lids & an easy recipe are available at the doors of

church! Please take one home! Each casserole feeds several people! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday, January 15 to Mary Durkin, 300 N. Manoa Rd. or Palma Ricci, 11 Woodbine Rd! For more info, call Mary 610-853-9455. EASY recipe is included OR use RECIPES on

www.saintjohnshospice.org/ Please remember to label casserole with date and kind.

Feed the Poor

SOCIAL CLUB PRO-LIFE NEWS

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