Sacred Heart Church

MAY 8, 2016 Seventh Sunday of Easter

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

www.sacredheartmanoa.org

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor

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

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

Religious Education Office: 610-449-3000

Convent: 610-446-3694 Sisters, Servants of the

Immaculate Heart of Mary 108 Shelbourne Road

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Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: MAY 9

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, May 10 8:30am Dec’d Mem Ford & Baumhauer Fam. Wednesday, May 11 8:30am Joseph Rudolph Thursday, May 12 8:30am Furlan & Bonini Families Friday, May 13 (Our Lady of Fatima) 8:30am In Honor of St. Dymphna Saturday, May 14 (St. Matthias) 8:30am Rita Boston

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.

"Adore, in the Blessed Sacrament, My Heart, which is full of Mercy."

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 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!

I rejoice in your presence with the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the Seventh Sunday of

Easter. You bless us through your prayerful participation. May the Word proclaimed and the Bread of Life nurture your faith and lift your spirit. Thanks for joining us! Happy Mother’s Day! Let us remember in prayer today our mothers, both living and deceased. May they know the Peace of Christ in their lives. This Wednesday, May 11, we will celebrate our annual May Procession at 7:00pm. All are invited to gather in the School Yard at 7:00pm, when we will have the recitation of the Rosary. Following the Rosary, we will have a procession to the Church for a Prayer Service honoring the Blessed Mother. All are welcome. Next Sunday, at the 12:00noon Liturgy, Rev. Michael J. Callaghan, C.M. will be celebrating his 40th Anniversary of Priesthood. Ordained for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, his first assignment was here at Sacred Heart. Fr. Callaghan later joined the Vincentians and is presently stationed at the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown. I welcome Fr. Callaghan back to Sacred Heart as he celebrates the blessings of his forty years of ministry. In today’s First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles, Stephen is on trial, accused of disparaging Hebrew faith and tradition. Although innocent, he is thrown out of the city and attacked with stones. Stephen imitates Jesus as he says, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” He models Jesus’ mercy as he cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” In our discipleship, we, too, are challenged to imitate Jesus in our interactions with one

another. May mercy be a quality we witness to in our relationships with our neighbors. Peace be with you! God bless, Fr. McKee

IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS

Prayer Shawl - Monday, May 9 at 9:30am PreJordan - Monday, May 9 at 7:00pm Bereavement #3 - Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00pm Scripture Study - Thursday, May 12 at 7:00pm Social Club - Monday, May 16 at 1:00pm Information Night - Knights of Columbus Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30pm Everett Hall

Collection Update

May 1, 2016 $ 14,243.00 May 3, 2015 $ 14,723.00

Goal: $770,000.00 Year to Date: $770,548.98** Difference: $ + 548.98

**includes $13,209.17 Electronic Giving for the month of April, 2016

Catholic Home Missions $1,453.00

Thank you for your continued generous support!

“The loveliest masterpiece of the Heart of God is the love of a Mother”

SACRED HEART SHARING PROJECT & MANNA FOOD COLLECTION

will be combined this year, as our Parish efforts to expand our outreach to those in

need continues Brown bags (Manna bags) will be available

at the doors of Church THIS weekend

FOOD COLLECTION will be NEXT weekend MAY 14 & 15

Suggested items: Cereal, oatmeal, tuna, peanut butter, canned soups, stews, fruits & vegetables, instant potatoes, pasta, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese, etc. Baby food is also needed!

Please keep these items in mind while shopping. Your thoughtfulness and generosity will bless many!

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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 Pat Lynch at 484-472-7420 or Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638. New drivers for HOPE are needed! Think about it!

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

SICK Please pray for all those who are sick, including: Baby Benjamin Erik Froelich, Eileen Testa, Lydia Hill, Sharon Muschamp, Joseph Cutuli, Amy McBride, Jamie Pannetta, James Bamber, Patrick Walker, Eveline Walker, Michael Walker

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 home safely and soon

PRE-JORDAN CLASS The Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday MAY 9 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: June 13 & July 12

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY MAY 15, 2016

Reading I: Acts 2:1-11 Resp: Ps 104:1,24,29-31,34 Reading II: Rom 8:8-17 or 1 Cor 12:3b-7,12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23

Daily Readings at www.usccb.org

Poor Box Donations for the month of MAY

will be designated to MOTHER’S HOME in Darby, a safe-haven for pregnant women and their children

YEAR OF MERCY Inspiring Thoughts

OF POPE FRANCIS If God is present in our

lives, the joy to proclaim the Gospel

will be our strength.

Our young parishioners in 2nd

Grade continue to receive their First Holy Communion at various Liturgies on the weekends of this Easter Season. They and their families will be sitting in the front pews. We welcome them!

The following children received their First Holy Communion last weekend!

Claire Billebault, Thomas Esher, Christopher Klein, Kevin Coughlin, Kimberly Perthes, Lilianna DiTrolio, Arthur Daniel, Carson Uff, John Sullivan, Sean Reavey, Cara Jones, Aidan Chivalette, Matthew Browne, Alexis Eberz, Davyn Delley, Allison Moscony, Lily Boyle, Abigail Cullen, Francesca Baldino and Megan Capelli

Let us remember them and their families in our prayers during this Easter season

CONGRATULATIONS & GOD BLESS YOU! In an effort to offer an updated list of names for prayers THE SICK LIST WAS CLEARED AS OF MAY 1

Many names have been listed for years and we have no updated information. If you would like to have

someone prayed for, please call the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 or email shpmurray@comcast.net.

Names will remain on the Sick List for approximately three months

NEXT Meeting: Monday, May 16 at 1:00pm in Everett Hall

Summer Luncheon - Wednesday, June 22 at 12:00noon at McCalls Country Club. Price $25. For reservations or info, call Elaine at 610-853-1785.

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

Call Elaine 610-853-1785 for info!

SOCIAL CLUB

INFORMATION NIGHT Tuesday May 17 at 7:30pm in

Everett Hall . For more information, please call Renald Corsi at 610 446-6783

RED & WHITE DAY PLANNING MEETING

Wednesday, May 25 at 7:00pm ALL who would like to help with planning are invited! Always looking for new volunteers !

SUPERMARKET SCRIP & FUN MONEY is sold on Sunday Mornings after

9:00am & 10:30am Masses in the Parish Center Benefits Sacred Heart Parish!

*Scrip/Fun Money will NOT be sold this Sunday, May 8 - Happy Mother’s Day!

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Practice the Corporal

& Spiritual Works of Mercy! For the Year of Mercy ….and Always!

Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice due FRIDAY, MAY 20

Pans w/lids are available at the doors of church! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday,

MAY 20 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 you can make variety of casseroles using RECIPES at www.saintjohnshospice.org/ **IMPORTANT!!! Please mark each casserole with date prepared and type (i.e. 5/7/15 Tuna)

Saint John's Hospice Needs New Twin Size Sheet Sets and New Pillows.

Sheets must be solid and light in color. These sheets will be used for our resident's beds. **May be dropped off with casseroles on 3rd Friday

SACRED HEART PARISH

THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 at 7:00pm Please join us as we sing hymns and crown Mary, Our Blessed Mother

ALL ARE INVITED!

**PLEASE BRING YOUR ROSARIES! Recitation of the Rosary will take

place in the School Yard, followed by a short procession to Church.

(If standing is a difficulty, please go directly to Church)

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“Wear RED for Pentecost” Red is the traditional color for the day of Pentecost. Red symbolizes the flames that came down on the disciples while they were in the upper

room, the energizing flames of the Holy Spirit that gave the disciples the ability to go and preach the story of the "Good News." Let’s all come to Mass next Sunday WEARING RED,

thereby declaring next weekend our “wear red to worship day!” Wearing red can also serve as a reminder to us to “go and preach the story of the ‘Good News.”

Men’s WEEKEND RETREAT:

June 3-4-5 at St. Joseph’s-in-the-Hills, Malvern

There is strength to be gathered, rewards to be enjoyed, graces to be won, it’s all possible on retreat. Think about it. Retreat weekend is June 3, 4 & 5at St. Joseph’s - in - the- Hills, Malvern, Pa. For more information, please visit malvernretreat.com or call Parishioners Arnold Klein 610-449-0651 or Michael Hughes 610-853-5415

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL / GREENDROP CLOTHING & Household Goods DRIVE

Saturday, May 21 9:00am to 2:00pm At Annunciation BVM Parish, Brookline Blvd,

ATTENTION: PARENTS OF CHILDREN CURRENTLY IN GRADES 1 & 5:

We will begin our “Sacramental Conversations” this week. An e-mail has been sent to parents who have children in the PREP and Sacred Heart School. Sign-ups are through SignUpGenius. The dates are May 12, May 14, May 16, May 17, and May 18. To sign-up go to SignUp Genius and search by e-mail: shpbenham@comcast.net If your child attends another Catholic school other than Sacred Heart this invitation is for you as well.

Sister Kathy is in the process of meeting with parents who are interested in an afternoon session of Religious Education. If you are a teacher interested in being a catechist for one afternoon a week beginning in September please call Sister Kathy (ASAP) at 610-449-3000 or e-mail shpbenham@comcast.net We cannot make a final decision until we have enough adult volunteers. Information about registrations for next year are forthcoming depending on this afternoon session. There will still be sessions on

Monday and Wednesday evenings.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL

Keira Therese Bauer Emma Grace Bell William Adjutor Bochanski Madison Katharine Borell Liam Michael Brennan Maggie Bernadette Browne David Peter Catrambone Matthew Henry Cavanaugh Sophia Julia Cera Matthew Michael Corr Jacob Benjamin Corsi Christopher Anthony Crognale Matthew Michael Daly Anthony Dominic DiDonato Meagan Lucy Diver Elise Gianna Doherty Patrick Thomas Donaher John Sebastian Esher Luke Peter Fabry Haley Mary Magdalene Finnerty Atticus Sebastian Florian Kayla Jane Frantz Ava Isabel Gillespie Maria Elizabeth Margaret Gra-ham Robert Charles Helverson Kiley Katharine Hopkins Ava Maria Jones Patrick William Jones

David Peter Kearney Matthew Christopher Kearney Owen Peter Kelly Colin Anthony Kerdeman Jack Patrick Kessler Thomas Peter Kohlenberg, Jr. Cassidy Anne Komar Olivia Clare Kuzmick Kathryn Anne Lattanzio Matthew Robert Lamberto Margaret Elizabeth Lawler Brenna Cecilia Lill Emma Mary Lonergan Evan Maximillian Lowery Anna Cecilia Lozano Stephen Paul Lozano Taylor Marie Martin Amber Regina Maslo Isabella Elizabeth Mazza Brenda Grace McCann Brian John McCormick Jackson Michael McCormick Amy Rose McGarrity Colin Patrick McGibney Dylan Anthony McGlade Jessica Valerie McLaughlin Mia Anne Moore Patrick Daniel Morris Molly Theresa Murphy

Susan Theodora Naylor Henson Moses Nguyen Jacqlyn Marie Niemiec Rebecca Catherine O’Connor Patrick Patrick O’Neill Jose Anthony Oliva Thomas Philip Perthes Francis Augustus Pham Hannah Elizabeth Priemon Madeline Veronica Reavey Sabrina Maria Rice Generoso Michael Rullo Gavin Francis Salter Leo Henry Sanchez Nathaniel John Scullin Zachary Peter Scullin Michael Pio Selfridge Kaylee Anne Simcox Lauren Teresa Taggart Mario David Tascione James Domenic Tavani Gavin Stephen Towell Sophia Elizabeth Tripler Sean Patrick Vetter Molly Catherine Whitlock Elena Catherine Witman Marlena Teresa Wood

ON MONDAY, MAY 2, ARCHBISHOP CHARLES CHAPUT CONFERRED THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION ON 84 CANDIDATES.

WE CONGRATULATE AND ASK GOD TO CONTINUE TO BLESS:

ADDICTION SUPPORT

At St. Thomas of Villanova, Rosemont Auditorium Tuesday, May 24 - 7:00pm. Speaker: Fr. Bill Hultberg Topic: Family Disease of Addiction

At St. Norbert’s, Paoli GETHSEMANI NIGHTS

- Gethsemani Evening of Prayer for Addictions 3rd Thursday of every month (MAY 19) 7-8 PM, at St. Norbert. Come pray for loved ones, friends or acquaintances struggling with addictions. Contact: Mark Christmyer at 610.644.1655 ext 131 or mchristmyer@stnorbert.org

Gethsemani 12-Step Spirituality Night - 2nd Sunday of the month, 7:30-8:30 PM, St. Norbert Oratory, Open to people in 12Step programs Contact: Deborah M at 610.644.1823

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 to

www.sacredheartmanoa.org.

Save the date: VACATION BIBLE CAMP

July 11 to July 15, 2016.

Keep watching the bulletin for more details

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