SACRED HEART CHURCH

JUNE 4, 2017

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: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

SACRED HEART SCHOOL: 610-446-9198

Religious Education Office: 610-449-3000

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

*Summer* MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30AM - 9:30AM - 11:30AM

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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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

Tuesday, June 6 8:30am Boston & Gannon Families Wednesday, June 7

8:30am Robert J. Glass, Sr. (54th anniv)

Thursday, June 8 8:30am James & Margaret Tinneny / Mary Ann Brophy Friday, June 9 8:30am Teresa & William Kuester Saturday, June 10 8:30am Catherine & Paul Ruane

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

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM

Divine Mercy Chaplet: following 8:30am Mass

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

Jesus “stays with us” in the Most Blessed Sacrament!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Visit our Adoration Chapel

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

A ! *The Chapel is located at the

exit driveway of the church parking lot lo Wilson Ave.

BAPTISM ~ PRE JORDAN *The next date for PreJordan is: JUNE 12

**Summer schedule through September 24: 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 TUESDAY at 1:00 PM in the Rectory

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

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

Happy Feast of Pentecost! I am grateful for your presence as our faith community celebrates the Church's Liturgy for Pentecost Sunday. May you be enlightened by

the words of Sacred Scripture and nourished through the Holy Eucharist. Often referred to as the "birthday" of the Church, Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Acts of the Apostles gives us graphic imagery depicting the presence of the Holy Spirit. We hear of a "strong driving wind" and "tongues as of fire." We are told the disciples, gathered in one place, were filled with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit enabled them to proclaim the mighty acts of God. Our openness to the Spirit enables us to use our gifts in service to others. As Paul reminds us today, the Spirit is manifested when our gifts benefit others. It is through the Holy Spirit we find peace in forgiveness. It is through the Spirit that we truly greet one another, "Peace be with you." In prayer, may we invite the Spirit of Christ into our hearts and minds. May we be instruments of the Holy Spirit in sharing our gifts. On Sunday, at our 11:30am Liturgy, our parishioners graduating from High School will be celebrated and lifted up in prayer. I congratulate them and pray that God's Spirit will guide them in their future decisions. Beginning this week, a three month process of stripping our Church floors will start. Years of wax and dirt have discolored the floors. It is a labor intensive process to reach its original shine. The investment will enhance the beauty of our Church for years to come. Your financial support enables the continual maintenance and improvements in our parish buildings. Know I am grateful.

Peace be with you! God bless,

Fr. McKee

P.S. Hope you remembered that the Summer Mass Schedule began this weekend. Thanks for making adjustments in your schedule to join us on Sundays.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS

Handbells - Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00pm HASA Board - Thursday, June 8 at 7:00pm Knights of Columbus -Thursday, June 8 7:30pm PreJordan - Monday, June 12 at 7:00pm MKD

Collection Update

May 28, 2017 $ 14,027.00 May 29, 2016 $ 11,554.00

Goal $840,000.00 Year to date $792,594.53* Difference $ -47,405.47

Feast of Ascension $ 1,805.00

*includes $14,109.00 Electronic Giving for the month of May

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROSITY!

SUMMER MASSES

7:30‐9:30‐11:30 S V 5:00

(June through the end of September)

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8:30 T – S

THE SACRED HEART PARISH COMMUNITY WILL HONOR ALL

THIS

A light reception will follow in Everett Hall.

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS (in preparation for BAPTISM)

The Next Pre-Jordan Session Monday, JUNE 12

at 7:00pm in the MKD Room - *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 SESSIONS: July 10 & August 14

Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest members who were baptized

during the month of May: Thomas James Moran, William Lucas Cawley, Cameron Francis Nunan, Mason Maverick McCabe, Reese Katherine O’Hara, Michael Anthony Venafra, Emmett McAleese, Wyatt Joseph Spitz, Charlotte Edie Van de Castle, Jude Aloysius Ingram, Thomas Cade Cullen, Jack Haze, Amelia Haze and Benjamin Robert Phelan CONGRATULATIONS & GOD BLESS ALL!

REST IN PEACE Please pray for Daniel Marino, Edward J. Fisher and 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, Jim Sweeney, Pat Lynch, Palma Ricci, Kenneth Hornbaker, Rose Forrest, Albert DeFruscio, Brandon Davis, Jennifer Davis, Dawn Marie Lyzik, Richard Linahan, Joseph Reynolds, Matthew Roy, Amy McHugh, Marjorie Lott, Jean Bodalski Mettler, Mai Ngo, Frank Madden, Isabelle Duca, Richard Morrow, Jr., Raymond Ehly, Helen Ford, Olivia Kirmayer, Jayne Dahm, Lexi McAlonan, Sharon Muschamp, Joseph Cutuli, Mary Ann Obyc, Dick Obyc, Amy McBride, James Bamber, Patrick Walker, Michael Walker, Sara Abate, Mickey McGoldrick, Vincent DeFruscio, Christina Ferrante, Helen Lawville, Linda Darrach, Carly Katrinak, Jeanmarie Hanley, and Francesca Pane

H.O.P.E. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. If you are in need of H.O.P.E services, please call Elaine Beaumont at

610-853-1785 New Drivers always needed!

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.

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Our young parishioners in 2nd Grade have all received their First Holy Communion at various Liturgies on the weekends of this Easter Season.

Congratulations to our First Communicants who received the Eucharist for the first time last week: Nicholas Gotaskie and William Pelton.

Our youngest members remind all of us of the centrality of the Eucharist in our Catholic faith.

May God Bless them All!

Sacred Heart School 4 year old PreK Class has a few spots open for 2017-18

school year! For more information, please call the School Office at 610-446-9198

Inspiring Thoughts OF POPE FRANCIS The power of the

Holy Spirit transforms people

into bold witnesses of the Gospel, who

reach out to others, exercise charity and live in harmony with

creation

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2017

Reading I: Exodus 34:4b‐6,8‐9 Resp: Ps. Daniel 3:52‐56 Reading II: 2 Cor 13:11‐13 Gospel: John 3:16‐18

Readings at

PRO-LIFE MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN SEPTEMBER *extremely confidential*

POST-ABORTION HEALING RETREATS RACHELSVINEYARD.ORG

Experience the Mercy & Compassion of God! Geri 610-399-0890 / Priscilla 215-906-6337

“PRO-LIFE” LINES Crisis Pregnancy Resource hotline: 610-626-4006. A Baby’s Breath 24-hour hotline: 484-580-6436, www.ababysbreath.org.

*extremely confidential*

* SUMMER * SCRIP & FUN MONEY SALES in the Parish Center

Sunday Morning: 10:00 - 11:30am

Poor Box Donations for JUNE are designated St. John’s Hospice

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VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED

to SERVE lunch to the poor at ST. FRANCIS INN, Kensington on the following dates:

*SATURDAY, June 10 - 1 more volunteer SUNDAY, June 25 - 1 more volunteer

THANK YOU! Sunday May 28 - FULL Volunteers should be 16+ (Carpool leaves Sacred Heart at 10:15am/ return before 2:00pm *If interested, or for more info, please contact Jean Murray at 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net

HEART-TO-HEART SERVICE

PARISH RELIGIOUS

EDUCATION PROGRAM (PREP)

Registration and Re-Registration 2017 - 2018 You should have received re-registration forms in the mail this past week. There are some “time” adjustments according to parent input at the end of the year. Please read carefully. We are also sending registration forms to families that might have a child entering first grade in September. If you don’t receive your letter by the end of the week please call or e-mail Sister Kathy at 610-449-3000 / shpbenham@comcast.net

Catechists and Aides for PREP There is nothing more beautiful and spiritual rewarding than sharing our Catholic faith with children and young people. Catechists from our parish gathered this past Monday to brainstorm new ways of inviting others to join us in this sacred ministry in our Church. Please prayerfully consider volunteering as a catechist, an aide, an office helper in our Parish Religious Education Program. This past year we had high school students, retired teachers, grandmothers, college students helping in our program. As Pope Francis reminds us so often…let’s go out of our comfort zones and bring others to Christ. It is God who calls. We respond: Here I am, Lord, send me! Please call Sister Kathy at (610)449-3000 or e-mail her at shpbenham@comcast.net Sister will gladly meet with you during the summer to help you prepare for September.

CYO Sports Banquet Friday, June 9 at 6:30pm

ROSEBUD BOUQUET PROGRAM *The Rosebud Bouquet has been refreshed and prayer cards are restocked! We continue to support and pray for those who are pregnant, celebrating birth or adoption, grieving miscarriage, stillbirth, infant or child death, or wanting to become pregnant or adopt. Please see the ROSEBUD BLESSING BOUQUET display at the Blessed Mother’s Altar. You are invited to place a rose in the vase, and take home a corresponding prayer card. Pink Rosebud: Honoring pregnancy &unborn babies. Red Rosebud: Celebra ng births & adop ons. White Rosebud: Grieving with families suffering miscarriage, s llbirth, infant or child death. Yellow Rosebud: Remembering those wan ng to conceive or adopt.

The Rosebud Bouquet is a program of the Interna onal Elizabeth Ministry.

SEPARATED & DIVORCED RETREAT…A special retreat for separated and divorced Catholics will be held the weekend of June 16-18 at Malvern Retreat House. Catholic author, speaker and divorce recovery expert Lisa Duffy will give several presentations, including The Six Keys to Healing and Your Own Self Worth. Visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400 for info.

All players and parents are invited to join us as we recognize the accomplishments of our teams and athletes from the past year. The ceremony will be

Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice

are due Friday, June 16 Pans w/lids are available at the doors of church! Each casserole feeds several people! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday, June 16 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. 5/7/14 Tuna)

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.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES NIGHT at the Wednesday, June 14, 7:05PM, at Citizens Bank Park. Tickets range from $20 to $38 and a portion of all proceeds will directly benefit the CCA. Purchase tickets at www.phillies.com/catholiccharitiesnight.

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