SACRED HEART CHURCH

JULY 2, 2017 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time

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 at Wilson Ave.

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

www.sacredheartmanoa.org 

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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, July 4 (Independence Day)

8:30am Frank and Kathleen Flynn

Wednesday, July 5 (Sts. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest and Elizabeth of Portugal)

8:30am Flick and Grube Families

Thursday, July 6 (St. Matia Goretti, Virin and Martyr)

8:30am Daniel Mayo

Friday, July 7 8:30am Dec’d members of the Dwyer Family

Saturday, July 8 8:30am Veronica C. Green

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 8:30 am 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

"If Jesus is to become the Center of our Life, we need to spend time in His Presence. Pope Francis

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Visit our Adoration Chapel

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

A ! The Chapel will be CLOSED on Tuesday July 4*

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

**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 when someone is in the hospital.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, Welcome!

I rejoice as you join the Sacred Heart worshiping community on this 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. You enrich our Eucharistic Liturgy through your presence and

prayerful participation. As you listen to God’s Word, may you come to know the Lord. As you take and eat the Bread of Life, may your faith be nurtured. Thanks for joining us! In today’s First Reading from the Book of Kings, “a woman of influence” from Shunem witnesses to generous hospitality. Recognizing Elisha as “a holy man of God,” she offers Elisha a place to dine. Later, a little room is prepared for Elisha so he could stay overnight. Her hospitality affords her the opportunity to receive not only a prophet, but the prophetic word. Her hospitality has its rewards, as “this time next year” she will have a baby son. Our Second Reading, from Paul’s Letter to the Romans, is often read at a Funeral Liturgy. It speaks of Baptism as being “baptized into his death.” In Baptism, we are buried with Christ, “so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead… we too might live in newness of life.” I really like that phrase, “newness of life.” It’s something to look forward to!! In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of the priority of love that begins with Him. Loving the Lord leads us to be loving fathers, mothers, sons and daughters. Love involves losing one’s life through the sacrifices one makes for others. The dying that Paul speaks about and the “losing one’s life” call for lots of giving, even giving “a cup of cold water” to “little ones.”

Peace be with you! God bless,

Fr. McKee

P.S. I welcome Fr. Casimir Nyaki, who joins us for the annual Mission Co-Op this weekend. Check today’s bulletin for more information.

Happy Fourth of July!!

Collection Update

June 25, 2017 $ 9,793.00 June 26, 2016 $ 9.790.00 Goal $910,000.00 Year to date $849,261.53 * Difference $ -60,738.47

* Includes $13,428.00 Electronic Giving for the month of June, 2017

Peter’s Pence Collection $951.00

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.

Blood Pressure Screenings THIS Sunday, July 2 after the 7:30am & 11:30am Masses

in the Cry Room (sponsored by Parish Health Ministry –1st Sunday of each month)

ONE HEART - ONE SPIRIT! THIS weekend, July 1 - 2 will be the annual MISSION CO-OP APPEAL & This year‘s

collection will benefit the missionary work of The Spiritans (Congregation of the Holy Spirit.)

Rev. Casimir Nyaki, CSSp, will be visiting our Parish at speaking at all Masses. The Spiritans are an international community engaged in a wide range of missionary activity in over 60 countries throughout the world. Please note: There will be a second collection for Fr. Casimir’s mission appeal

THE PARISH CENTER

AND EUCHARISTIC

ADORATION CHAPEL

WILL BE CLOSED

ON TUESDAY, JULY 4

ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!

OFFERTORY GIFTS Are you or a family member celebrating a Birthday or Anniversary? Why not make the day even more special by taking up the Offertory Gifts at the Mass you are attending? If you would like to participate please let one of the ushers know before Mass begins.

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS (in preparation for BAPTISM)

The Next Pre-Jordan Session Monday, JULY 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: August 14 & September 11

Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest members who were baptized during the month of June: Charles Michael Fitzsimmons,

Oona Rose Heron, Eileen Margaret Heron, Kaylee Grace Lucey, Connor James McShane,

Louis Lattanzio, III, Mary Eileen McCormick, Benjamin Richard Schmitz, Rosie May Lockard

and Kalina Grace Zinzel Congratulations & God Bless All!

REST IN PEACE Please pray for Matilda Moscony 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, Mary Coyne, Frank McLaughlin, Terry Glotfelty, Arthur Wasch, Jim Sweeney, Pat Lynch, Palma Ricci, Kenneth Hornbaker, Rose Forrest, Albert DeFruscio, Vincent DeFruscio, Brandon Davis, Jennifer Davis, Richard Linahan, Joseph Reynolds, Matthew Roy, Amy McHugh, 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, Christina Ferrante, Helen Lawville, Linda Darrach, Carly Katrinak, Jeanmarie Hanley, and Francesca Pane

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Poor Box Donations for the month of JULY will be designated for MISSIONARIES OF THE

POOR in Kingston, Jamaica

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.

Do you know someone who may wish to become Catholic?

Are you a baptized Catholic but never have been Confirmed or received

First Eucharist? Consider the Rite of Christian Initiation of

Adults (RCIA). Every year, adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community

through RCIA. For more information, please contact Sister Bridget at the Parish Center

610-449-3000 or email shpmccullough@comcast.net

Sunday Mornings: 10:00-11:30a.m. in the Parish Center

You can also place an order by emailing shscripfunmoney@gmail.com and arrange pick up at your convenience.

Please consider being a SUNDAY SELLER! Just a few hours commitment every once in a while.

For More informa on please email

leighannemccabe@comcast.net

SIGN UP AT: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a49a8ac28ab9-sacred

We NEED YOUR HELP to keep this a SUCCESS for our SCHOOL!

THIS FALL… more drivers will be needed for our Parish H.O.P.E. Ministry

Please think about it!

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.

Great idea before you go on vacation!

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY JULY 9, 2017

Reading I: Zech. 9:9-10 Resp: Ps 145:1-2, 8-11,13-14 Reading II: Romans 8: 9,11-13 Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30

Readings at www.usccb.org.

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How marvelous it would be if, at the

end of the day, each of us could say:

today I have performed an act of

charity towards others. 4/29/2013

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5 VOLUNTEERS are NEEDED each date

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

SUNDAY, JULY 23 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

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 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net

There are still openings! NEXT WEEK...

Monday, July 10 - Friday, July 14 9:15am-12:00n

For children entering Pre-K - Gr 3 Cost: $50 per child / $75 per family LEARNING – CRAFTS – SINGING – PRIZES

Name of Child:__________________________

Grade (2017-2018 school year): _____________

Parent’s Name: ________________________

Phone Number:_______________________

Address: ______________________________

Email address: _____________________

Emergency Contact:_____________________ Health Concerns: ______________________

PLEASE RETURN TO MISS JEN PERSIA. FORM AND PAYMENT CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT PARISH CENTER

For more information, please contact Miss Jen Persia at jpersia@sh-school.org

Sacred Heart School still has a few openings in Pre-K and Grade 2 for

the 2017 – 2018 school year.

Sacred Heart School offers an excellent academic program grounded in the belief that

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Consider giving your child the opportunity to experience their faith throughout the school day

in a 21st century learning environment.

For more information and a tour, please contact Mrs. Celie Magee at 610.446.9198 or email

cmagee@sh-school.org

TRAVELING THIS SUMMER? Please collect all of your hotel samples — shampoo, conditioners, soap, lotion, toothpaste, mouthwash and drop it off at the Parish Center. Parish volunteers will be taking all samples to St. John’s Hospice and the Saint Francis Inn

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE IS GREATLY IN NEED OF

CASSEROLES! Casseroles for

St. John’s Hospice are due Friday, JULY 21

Pans w/lids are available at the doors of church! Each casserole feeds several people! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday, JULY 21 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/

PARISH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PREPARATION (PREP) aka CCD

RE-REGISTRATION 2017-2018 Thank you to all of the families who have returned their re-registration forms. Anyone who has not returned their form can drop it off at the Parish Center or place it in the mailbox located at the back steps of the Parish Center. NEW REGISTRATION Any child who will attend first grade in public school in September is invited to register for PREP 2017-2018! Sister Kathy mailed registration forms to the families who might have children entering first grade in September. If your child is entering first grade (and you have not received a form) or if your child will be new to the program please call Sister Kathy at 610-440-3000 or e-mail her at shpbenham@comcast.net

Our parish is blessed with many school dedicated and qualified school teachers. Please consider the ministry of catechesis. Our young people are formed in their faith primarily in their families. As a parish community we support parents in this very important task through our formal religious education classes. If you would like to be a CATECHIST ON MONDAY AFTERNOONS OR MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY evenings please call Sister Kathy (610)449-3000 or e-mail her at shpbenham@comcast.net.

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HEART-TO-HEART SUMMER SERVICE

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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.

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*

MAIN LINE SINGLES DINNER CLUB (AGES 52-66) CATHOLIC men & women are cordially invited to share common interests & dine together twice a month. Our next scheduled events are: (Tues) July 4th Celebration @ 5:00 P.M. “Narberth Park Fireworks/Boxed Dinner (Sat) July 8th @ 7:00 P.M. Rosetree Park –Tribute to Billy Joel Concert/followed by a Light Bite Dinner @ a member’s home in Media, PA. More info call Barb (610) 896-6542.

St. Pius X Over 50 Club Trip Best of Maine & New Hampshire, July 30 - Aug 3 Lighthouse Cruise from Portland’s Harbor including the Calendar Islands, coastal forts, seals: Boothbay Harbor Tour, Castle in the Clouds, Golden Pond Cruise, Lakes Region Tour, Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad with Dinner. 4 nights’ Accommodations, 8 meals - 1 a Maine Lobster Dinner, Roundtrip Deluxe Motorcoach, all gratuities. $759 pp Double. $200 deposit due at sign up. Interested? contact Marilyn D at 610-543-4818 or email Mardifi@aol.com

7:30 - 9:30 - 11:30am

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Daily Mass: 8:30am Tuesday - Saturday

Personal Day of Prayer - Day of Your Choice! Looking for a time away, just to think and pray and be? Call or email to see about coming for a personal day of prayer. There is no schedule; just quiet spaces. $15 donation. Bring your own lunch. Spiritual direction available upon request.

Monthly Taizé with Adoration - Come to join us for a monthy Taizé prayer, including Eucharistic Adoration that will extend to midnight. All welcome! 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:30 - 8:30pm No registration needed. Next Taizé: July 12, 2017

St. Raphaela Center, 616 Coopertown Rd, Haverford, PA 610-642-5715

www.straphaelacenter.org

ADDICTION SUPPORT Gethsemani Way Prayer Evening for

Addictions is held on the 3rd Thursday of the month (JULY 20) at 7:00pm in the St. Norbert Oratory. These prayer meetings are open to all for communal prayer and to offer intentions for those struggling with addictions, loved ones supporting them and workers involved in recovery (e.g., counselors, rehab programs, etc).

Gethsemani Way 12 Step Spirituality Faith Sharing Group meets on the second Sunday of the month (JULY 9) at 7:30 pm in our Oratory. This group is open to all people in 12 step programs (AA, Al-Anon, Gamblers Anonymous, etc.). Contact: Martin K. at 610.291.1140

MARK the DATE! RED & WHITE /DAY Sunday, September 24 1:30 – 5:00pm

CONGRATULATIONS!! Our parish recently received notification of the performance of our high school students on the Second Semester Report. We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence.

At Merion Mercy Academy: Distinguished Honors: Gianna Penezic ‘17, Erin Donaher ‘20 Honors: Isabel Bielli ‘18

At Country Day School of the Sacred Heart: Highest Honors: Catherine Nguyen ‘19 High Honors: Kalina Olson ‘20

At St. Joseph’s Preparatory School: First Honors: Sean Duffy ‘18 Second Honors: Quinn Kandravi ’19, John Kuzmick ‘18

(listed as schools advise the Parish)