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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 July 12, 2015 15

th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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. Zachary Moren, Youth Minister

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM

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

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Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: JULY 13

**Summer schedule through September 27: Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 12:45 PM with the exception of the 4th Sunday of each month, when Baptisms are celebrated at the 11:30am 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 Monday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 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, July 14 (St. Kateri Tekakwitha)

8:30am Jack McCormick Wednesday, July 15 (St. Bonaventure)

8:30am Dec’d mem Cristafalo Family Thursday, July 16 (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel)

8:30am Antoinetta Chiarini

Friday, July 17 8:30am Joe Durkin

Saturday, July 18 8:30am Margaret & John Connolly / Eileen McGoldrick

DEVOTIONS

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

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM before Mass.

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 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 Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, Welcome to Sacred Heart Church

I rejoice in your presence with the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Your prayerful participation is a source of blessings

for all gathered in this sacred place. Thanks for joining us! In today’s First Reading from the Book of the Prophet Amos, the priest of Bethel, Amaziah, has had enough of Amos’ criticisms. Amos warned the Israelites about their hypocritical worship at Bethel and their tolerance of social injustice. “Off with you, visionary, flee to the land of Judah!, says Amaziah. Amos acknowledges that he was a shepherd, not a prophet. It was the Lord who called Amos and sent him “to my people Israel.” God’s call moves Amos to abandon his flock, to speak on behalf of God. The priest and the people refused to listen. In today’s Gospel, the “Twelve” are summoned by Jesus. They have been called to speak on behalf of Jesus. They were sent in pairs “and preached repentance.” Repent, translated from a Hebrew word meaning “to turn,” challenged the people to turn away from their present lifestyles. Following Jesus called for adjustments in one’s life. Some refused to repent, to change. As baptized Catholics, we, too, have been called to speak on behalf of God. We are to question man’s worship of material possessions! We are to point out injustice! We are to preach repentance! We are to seek justice! Resistance when we speak on behalf of Jesus is to be expected. Some will not listen when our words are based on the Gospel of Christ. May the Risen Lord provide us with the grace to speak on His behalf, even

in the midst of man’s resistance.

Peace be with you!

God bless,

Fr. McKee

Collection Update

June 28, 2015 $ 13,796.00 June 29, 2014 $ 14,025.00 Goal: $909,500.00 Year to Date: $897,218.00 ** Difference: $ -22,282.00

** Includes $12,610 from Electronic Giving For the Month of June

July 5, 2015 $ 15,247.00 July 6, 2014 $ 14,715.00 Goal: $ 17,500.00 Year to Date: $ 15,247.00 Difference: $ - 2,253.00

Thank you for your continued generous support! Please remember us during the Summer months as you travel on vacation. Our target amount for Sunday collection is $17,500 per week to keep us in the black.

Summer Meetings: Monday, July 20 & Monday, August 17 1:00pm in air-conditioned Everett Hall

SOCIAL CLUB

New

Fiscal

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL was a great SUCCESS!

Many thanks to Ms. Jen Persia and Sr. Kate and the many volunteers who guided our

children at Bible School last week. It sure was fun!

Our Parish efforts to expand our outreach to those in need continues

On the weekend of JULY 25 & 26 Non-perishable food items will be

collected for Local food cupboards Please keep in mind when you are shopping!

BROWN BAGS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEKEND!**

Suggested items: Cereal, oatmeal, tuna, peanut butter, canned soups, stews, fruits & vegetables, instant potatoes, pasta, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese

Your generosity is a blessing & very inspiring!

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS The Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, JULY 13 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: August 10 & September 14 Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest members

who were baptized during the month of June: Eva Joe Lavin, Annalise Michelle Ziedonis, Braden Lumpkin, Michael Tracanna, Bianca Ann Donahue, Jack Edwin Ricchini, Mason Daniel Alma, Gerald Robert Iushewitz and Gianna Kate Giacommucci

Congratulations & God Bless All!

REST IN PEACE Please pray for Michael Feerick 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, Matthew Roy, Tom Gallagher, Mary Brennan, Linda Darrach, 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, Rita Hershey, 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, Nicholas Galassi, 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 JULY ARE DESIGNATED FOR ST. JOHN’S HOPSICE

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015

Reading I: Jer 23:1-6 Resp: Ps 23:1-3,3-4,5,6 Reading II: Eph 2:13-18 Gospel: Mark 6:30-34 Sunday & Daily Readings

at www.usccb.org.

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. will take a short break for the summer and will resume in September! If you have an urgent need H.O.P.E services, please leave a message for Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638.

*SUMMER SCRIP & FUN MONEY SALES*

in the Parish Center Sunday Morning: 10:00 - 11:30am

Thursday Night: 7:00 - 8:00pm Benefits Sacred Heart Parish!

Inspiring Thoughts of Pope Francis

How wonderful it is to proclaim to everyone

the love of God which saves us and gives

meaning to our lives! @Pontifex 6/30/15

COMMUNIUON

CALLS

If YOU or someone in your family is homebound due to

ILLNESS, DISABILITY, OR ADVANCED AGE, please let us know! call the Parish Center (610-449-3000). Arrangements will be made to set a convenient day/time for a visit.

In the future, if you are hospitalized or circumstances arise which prevent you from joining us, please let us know! You, a family member or friend should call the Parish Center at 610-449-3000, or email Sister Bridget McCullough at shpmccullough@comcast.net.

Summer Mass Schedule

continues….

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Daily Mass: Tuesday - Saturday - 8:30am

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There is something about the changed pace of our lives during the summer months that makes it a little easier to dedicate time to our spiritual growth. Here is one more suggestion to help you focus on your relationship with God: 3. TAKE NAPS Summer is the perfect time to take naps. And napping can be a spiritual exercise because it encourages us to trust. Here's how Edward Hays puts it in Pray All Ways.: "The front door of sleep is bodily rest, but where does the back door lead? The back door leads to the Prayer of Napping as an external sacrament of the inner ability to 'let go' of managing every aspect of our lives." So give in to that urge to snooze. Afterwards you may just rejoice with Issa who wrote the following haiku: "Napped half the day; / No one / punished me!" Trust that God continues to watch over us in our sleep!

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It’s time to REGISTER for 2015 - 2016

Registration information for September, 2015 has been mailed

to current families of the Religious Education Program. If you did not receive one, please call the Parish Center at 610-449-3000. Registration forms can be downloaded from: http://www.sacredheartmanoa.org **First-time registration for Religious Education (especially for Grade 1) should call the Parish Center 610-449-3000.

Sacred Heart Parish Picnic RED & WHITE /DAY

Sunday, September 13 1:30 – 5:00pm

CASSEROLES for St. John’s Hospice

are due Friday, July 17 Pans w/lids are available at the doors of church! Each casserole feeds several people! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday, JULY 17 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 found on www.saintjohnshospice.org/ * *IMPORTANT!!! Please mark each casserole with date prepared and type (i.e. 7/7/15 Tuna)

WHAT DRAWS PEOPLE INTO THE CATHOLIC FAITH?

While there are many different circumstances that lead a person in the direction of Catholicism, the simple answer is, “Because God has called them.” Most often, God calls to us through the people closest to us, through our families and friends. Most who have entered the Church have been influenced by a Catholic

spouse, fiancé, or close friend. For many of these people, a desire to raise their children in the knowledge of God spurred them to action. What

is this, if not the action of the Holy Spirit? SO ...Do you know someone who may

wish to become Catholic? *OR ... Are you a baptized Catholic but

Have never been Confirmed or received First Eucharist?

CONSIDER RCIA! RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Every year, adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. Please call Sr. Bridget at the Parish Center 610-449-3000 for further information or with any questions.

Sessions will begin in September!

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NOW is the time to REGISTER for FALL

SPORTS! Go to Wagdogs.com to register for

Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading and Cross Country. See www.shscyo.com for complete listing of sports!

- HAVERTOWN YM - HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Please pray for our High School Youth Group as 12 of its members will be traveling to Roanoke, VA from July 19-25 on its annual mission trip! They will be serving alongside 300 other high school teenagers from all around the United States in hopes to bring the message of Christ's love to the local community through service! May God bless them for their great work!

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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.

DID YOU KNOW? THE WORLD MEETING OF

FAMILIES YOUTH CONGRESS is for young

people ages 6-17 from Sept 22-25 at the PA Convention Center. Activities include Making Pope Puppets, Bowling with the Bishops, Shooting Hoops with the Seminarians and a Teen Café! Learn more about what’s happening in the Youth Congress and how to register at: WorldMeeting2015.org.

MORE Volunteers needed For World Meeting of Families !

volunteers needed for World Meeting of Families Congress (Sept 22-25) and Papal

Visit (Sept 26-27), individuals 18 years of age and older can now register

http://worldmeeting2015.volunteerhub.com/ for the opportunity to play a role in

this once-in-a-lifetime event.

Great idea before you go on vacation!

The Pope Is Coming.... Get Social!

September 22-27, 2015

Plan now to be a part of this historical event!

WORLDMEETING2015.ORG

Pennsylvania EITC Tax Credit Scholarship Application Period Opening

Applications are being accepted for the 2015/2016 Educational Improvement Tax Credit program (EITC). This program allows eligible businesses to divert state taxes to scholarships for Sacred Heart School. Eligible businesses are those subject to one or more of these taxes: Corporate Net Income Tax * Capital Stock Franchise Tax Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax Insurance Premium Tax * Mutual Thrift Institution Tax Insurance Company Law of 1921 Personal Income Tax of S corporation shareholders or

Partnership partners Applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis until the limited funds allotted are exhausted. If you may be able to participate please call the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 or email Bill Reavey at breavey417@verizon.net

2015 High School Graduates and Parents! Are you leaving for College in August? Have questions? How to handle your new roommate? Parties? Communication? Relationships? Let-ting Go & More. We have answers, please join us for SpeakUp!’s Transitions to College Event . This free event will be hosted at: Villanova University - Driscoll Hall Monday, July 20

, 6:30-8:30pm.

For more information and to register go to www.speakup.org or call 610.519.9600

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PRAYER God and Father of us all, in Jesus, your Son and our Savior, you have made us your sons and

daughters in the family of the Church. May your grace and love help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fidelity to the Gospel. May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion

and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. through Christ our Lord. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!