SACRED HEART CHURCH

MARCH 5, 20 105 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary

www.sacredheartmanoa.org

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

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

Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M,

Parish Service Ministries Miss Mary Ann Allton,

Music Director

APRIL 2, 2017 5th Sunday of Lent

John 11:43

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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, April 4 8:30am Deceased members of the Sotille Family Wednesday, April 5 8:30am Paul Buckley (2nd Anniv) Thursday, April 6 8:30am Deceased members of the Murray Family

Friday, April 7 8:30am Walter M. Moore Saturday, April 8 8:30am Joseph Verdi, Sr.

DEVOTIONS

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

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Spend time with Jesus, truly present,

in quiet prayer and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament

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

BAPTISM ~ PRE JORDAN *The next date for PreJordan is: APRIL 10

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

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.

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

It is a blessing to have you join our worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the 5th Sunday of Lent. Know you enrich our gathering through your

presence and prayerful participation. Thanks for being with us! Today’s Scripture readings share the theme of “life after death.” The Prophet Ezekiel speaks of the Lord God “opening your graves.” “You will rise from them,” says the Lord God. The Lord God makes a promise, “O my people! I will put my spirit in you that you may live.” The Lord will do what He says! Paul, in his Letter to the Romans, speaks of “the body being dead because of sin.” Paul goes on to say that we are alive in “the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead.” The Spirit of Christ will give life to our mortal bodies. In Christ we look beyond death to resurrection and life. Jesus, in today’s Gospel refers to Lazarus as being asleep, not dead. Yet we know Lazarus has died and “in the tomb for four days.” Jesus says, “I am going to awaken him.” He comes to the tomb and prays to the Father. Jesus prays that those who witness the dead Lazarus coming out of the tomb “may believe that you (the Father) sent me.” In the midst of this sign, Martha testifies to her belief in the resurrection, “Yes, Lord, I have come to believe…” Martha believes that whoever believes in Christ, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in Christ will never die. We are to listen to the testimony of the Prophet Ezekiel, St. Paul, Martha and Jesus in affirming our faith in Jesus’ promise of new life. May this Good News comfort our spirit! This Thursday, we will celebrate our Lenten Penance Service at 7:00pm in Church. I invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to experience the Lord’s Mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Hope you can join us this Saturday morning as Fr. Mark Hushen will guide us in the spirituality of St. Francis de Sales. We begin with the 8:30am Liturgy, with Fr. Hushen as Celebrant and Preacher, and continue in

Everett Hall until 12:00noon. Be well! God bless, Fr. McKee

Collection Update March 26, 2017 $ 17,464.75 March 27, 2016 $ 7,583.00

Goal $682,500.00 Year to date $629,650.80 Difference $ -52,849.20

  

Thank you for continued generous support!

IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS

CYO Board - Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30pm Handbells - Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00pm HASA Board - Wednesday, April 5 at 7:00pm PreJordan - Monday, April 10 at 7:00pm

RETREAT MORNING LED BY FR. MARK HUSHEN, O.S.F.S.

THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 8

FR. HUSHEN CELEBRANT/HOMILIST AT 8:30AM MASS

RETREAT: 9:00AM - 12:00NOON IN EVERETT HALL

Be inspired by the very practical wisdom of St. Francis de Sales as it relates to prayer,

gratitude, forgiveness, holiness and the virtues!

ALL ARE INVITED!

No COST! To sign up call 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net… or just come join us! No need to pre-register!

*ALL ARE WELCOME! *

The Spirituality of St. Francis de Sales

TUESDAY, APRIL 4 at 7:00pm PRAYING THE STATIONS OF MERCY WITH POPE FRANCIS

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS (in preparation for BAPTISM)

The Next Pre-Jordan Session Monday, APRIL 10

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: May 8 & June 12

Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest members who were baptized during the month of March: Ava T. Do, Finley Sarah Smart, Elizabeth Faith Kleinman, Joseph John Fiore, Julianna Marie Berardoni and Evelyn Marie Perri.

Congratulations & God Bless All!

REST IN PEACE Please pray for Lawrence Gallo 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, Pat Lynch, Richard, Linahan, Joseph Reynolds, Matthew Roy, Amy McHugh, Bob Ferguson, Marjorie Lott, Jean Bodalski Mettler, Mai Ngo, Frank Madden, Isabelle Duca, Richard Morrow, Jr., Megan Bonhage Peterson, Holly Shavney, Raymond Ehly, Helen Ford, Olivia Kirmayer, Jayne Dahm, Lexi McAlonan, Sharon Muschamp, Joseph

Cutuli, Mary Ann Obyc, Dick Obyc, Amy McBride,

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. New Drivers always needed!

Poor Box Donations for APRIL are designated

For PROJECT H.O.M.E.

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.

PREP (Parish Religious Education Program)

** SCRIP & FUN MONEY is sold on Sunday Mornings 10:00 - 11:30am in the Parish Center

*Benefits Sacred Heart School

Monday Afternoon and Evening Class Regular class on April 3 and April 10.

NO CLASS on Monday, April 17. The students on Monday evening will have the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of the Living Stations on April 3. Parents, please be aware that your child/ren will be in Church for the Living Stations on April 3.

Wednesday Evening Class Regular class on April 5. NO CLASS on April 12

during Holy Week. Regular class on April 19. The Wednesday evening PREP classes will have the opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, April 26.

Blood Pressure Screenings this Sunday, April 2 after the 7:30am & 12:00n Masses in

the Cry Room (sponsored by Parish Health Ministry

SPRING BEREAVEMENT GROUP The Bereavement Committee will offer a 6-week Program after Easter - beginning Wednesday, April 19 at 7:00pm In the MKD Room. The sessions will deal with death and the grieving process. All are welcome!

SIMPLE MEAL Wednesday, April 12 6:00pm ALL are invited to join our parish community in sharing a SIMPLE MEAL of soup and bread in Everett Hall! Please use sign up forms at the doors of the church or call the Parish Center (610-449-3000)

Orders MUST be received by THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 2 !

Drop in Collection Basket or return to Parish Center **REMEMBER TO PICK UP IN EVERETT HALL

NEXT SATURDAY, APRIL 8 1:30 - 3:30PM

Order Forms & Info at www.shmkofc15826.org

INSPIRING THOUGHTS OF POPE FRANCIS Jesus’ act of raising

Lazarus shows the extent to which the power of

God’s grace can go, and, thus, the extent of our

conversion, our transformation. Listen

carefully: there is no limit to the divine mercy offered to everyone.

SCRIPTURE READINGS APRIL 9, 2017

Reading I: Isaiah 50:4-7 Resp: Ps. 22:8-9;17-24 Reading II: Phil. 2:8-9 Gospel: Mt. 26:14-27:66

Readings at

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Sacrament of Reconciliation Please take advantage of the many opportunities for Confession before Easter!

AT SACRED HEART ———————

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

THIS THURSDAY, APRIL 6 AT 7:00PM

SEVERAL PRIESTS WILL BE PRESENT TO HEAR CONFESSIONS

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 AT 7:00PM

no Confessions on Holy Saturday!

Local Parish Penance Services Annunciation B.V.M. Monday, April 3 7:00pm St. Katharine of Siena Tuesday, April 4 7:00pm Our Mother of Good Counsel Tuesday, April 4 7:30pm St. Denis Wednesday, April 5 7:30pm St. Dorothy Thursday, April 6 7:00pm St. Thomas of Villanova Monday, April 10 7:30pm (at Villanova church on University Campus) St. Pius X Tuesday, April 11 7:00pm St. Anastasia Wednesday, April 12 7:00pm St. John Neumann Wednesdays 7:30pm

PALM SUNDAY Saturday, April 8 5:00 p.m. Vigil *Blessing of Palm will be outside weather permitting Sunday, April 9 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 noon

Tuesday, April 11 1:30 p.m. Living Stations 7:00 p.m. Living Stations

Wednesday, April 12 6:00 p.m. Simple Meal 7:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS

THE PASCHAL TRIDUUM Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter are the holiest days of the Catholic Christian's year.

Please try to set aside time during these days aside for prayer, reflection and worship.

HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Thursday, April 13 Followed by Silent Prayer at the Altar of Repose 10:30 p.m. Night prayer GOOD FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. Silent Adoration in church Friday, April 14 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Stations St. Denis to Sacred Heart 12:00noon Chaplet of Divine Mercy 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion HOLY SATURDAY 7:00 p.m. EASTER VIGIL Saturday, April 15

EASTER SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 Noon Masses Sunday, April 16

The Center for Congregational Song, a project of The Hymn Society, invites congregations to participate in the second year of “A Cappella Sunday.” Sacred Heart Parish will participate in this

project by observing “A CAPPELLA SUNDAY” NEXT SUNDAY, PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 9  

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