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SACRED HEART CHURCH

September 14, 2014 Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS (Summer) 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

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor Rev. George J. Boyle, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence

Deacon John J. Suplee Deacon Bill Williams

Deacon Thomas J. Woods Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal

Sister Kathleen McCafferty, S.S.J., Director of Religious Education

Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M., Parish Service Ministries

Miss Mary Ann Allton, Music Director

Mr. Zachary Moren, Youth Minister

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

**Summer schedule through September 28: 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, September 16

8:30am Albert & Olga Yeager Wednesday, September 17

8:30am Villanueva/Lim Families Ernesto Lucena

Thursday, September 18

8:30am Josephine & Ernest DiPietro Friday, September 19

8:30am Leone & Baranello Families Saturday, September 20

8:30am Leonard/Rose/Joann Cutilli

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.

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!

It is a blessing to have you join the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Your presence and prayerful

participation enrich our Liturgy. May the Risen Lord enlighten your mind with the Word of God and nourish your spirit with the Bread of Life. Thanks for joining us!! This Feast, the Exaltation of the Cross, connects exaltation with the cross. It seems to be a contradiction in terms. The “cross” conveys pain, suffering and death. “Exaltation” conveys dignity, power, honor and praise. Only with faith can we reconcile the “cross” and “exaltation.” In faith, we recognize the crucified Jesus as exalted. It is that same faith that enables us to learn that our exaltation comes through the crosses we bear in this life. We will be exalted in emptying ourselves for others as Christ did. We will be exalted through a humble way of living, like Jesus. This Sunday is Red & White Day, the Parish Picnic! I hope you will join us!! Check today’s bulletin for more information. Many thanks to the Picnic Committee and the many volunteers who provide a fun day for young and old. Our Religious Education Program for our children attending public school begins this Monday and Wednesday. I thank Sr. Kate for all she does in preparing for a new year of Religious Education. Thanks to all the volunteers who assist Sr. Kate as teacher, aide and staff. You bless our Parish and our young parishioners with your time and talent as you nurture the faith of your students. I pray the coming months will be a time of many blessings. I am grateful!! Next weekend begins our attempt to highlight “FAMILY” in preparation for the “World Meeting of Families” in September 2015. I invite our parish families to come next weekend to worship as a family. I know it’s not easy, but try your best. We are designating the 3rd Sunday of each month

“Family Sunday” with the hope that families will come to Church as family.

Hope to see you at the Parish Picnic! God bless,

Fr. McKee

P.S. Refreshments will be served in Everett Hall after the Sunday Liturgies next weekend. All are welcome!!

COLLECTIONS September 7, 2014 $ 15,804.00 September 8, 2013 $ 14,508.00 Goal: $175,000.00 Year to Date: $162,968.00 Difference: $ -12,032.00

Our target amount for Sunday collection is $17,500 per week to keep us in the black.

Thank you for your continued generous support!

Important Upcoming Meetings

Social Club Monday, Sept 15 at 1:00pm Adult Handbells - Monday, September 15 at :00pm Stewardship Groups - Tuesday, Sept 16 at 7:00pm RCIA Information Night - Tues, Sept 16 at 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal - Tuesday, Sept 16 at 7:30pm CYO Board - Tuesday September 15 at 7:30pm HASA Committees - Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7:00pm Knights of Columbus - Thursday, Sept 18 Information Meeting 6:30pm / Meeting 7:30pm Bereavement #1 - Wednesday, Sept 24 at 7:00pm Pre-Cana Team - Thursday, Sept 25 at 7:00pm

WANTED and NEEDED: High school age and older for the Parish HANDBELL and CHOIR ensembles. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.. JUST A DESIRE Please contact Mary Ann Allton at

shpallton@comcast.com or at 610-449-3000.

ADULT CHOIR Our first rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.

Bring a friend and come ready to sing!

HANDBELL CHOIR - upcoming rehearsals Mondays, Sept 15-22-29 at 7:00 p.m

STEWARDSHIP COLLECTION UPDATE Total as of September 8, 2014: $ 14,465.00

From 144 Families

ADULT CHOIR & HANDBELL CHOIR

Classes begin THIS WEEK!! More information inside…..

Have you recently experienced the death of a loved one?

The Bereavement Committee will offer a six week program beginning Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00pm in the MKD Room, continuing each Wednesday through October 29 The sessions will deal with death and the grieving process.

All are welcome!

Fall Bereavement Group

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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 Baby Sean Cutilllo, Baby Olivia Kirmayer, Baby Andrew Sholl, Michelle Meehan, Jeffrey Hunter, Helen Lawville, Genevieve Hosbach, Eleanor Blanch, Thomas Mayo, Christine Ferrante, Sharon Muschamp, Nancy Cunningham, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kearney, Bud Devlin, Pasquale Dougherty, Mike Wilson, Loretta Malloy Lego, Brigid Sullivan, Jackie Mitchell, John Conway, Jill Carey, Jack Clark, Joe Cutuli, Gina D’Orazio, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Michael Feerick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Mark Welsh, Rose Mary Haley, Laura Bailey, Rita Hershey, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne Keller, Louise Savarese, Joanna Small, James Bamber, Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph News, Joanne Shain, Rose Scaramuzza, Anna McPhee, Celeste Gisondi, Helen Rebardo, Joseph Mulholland, Nicholas Galassi, Andrew Cabrelli, 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.

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. will resume soon! If you have an urgent need H.O.P.E services, please leave a message for Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638

PRE-JORDAN CLASS Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, October 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 Classes:

November 10 & December 8

Our Parish H.O.P.E. Ministry is in urgent need of drivers!

H.O.P.E. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. Call Isabel

Duca at 610-449-3638. Please think about it!

Poor Box Donations for September will be designated for Christian Communities in the Middle East

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

Reading I: Is 55:6-9 Resp: Ps 145:2-3,8-9, 17-18 Reading II: Phil 1:20c-24a, 27 Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16a

Sunday & Daily Readings at www.usccb.org.

Next Meeting: this Monday, Sept 15 at 1:00pm ** October 6 - “Chinese Auction” gather and bring your “treasures to trade” **October 20 - “Italian Luncheon” $12 for all! Call Elaine at 610-853-1785. Entertainment by RSVP!

Upcoming trips! Friday, September 19 - RESORTS Casino, bus trip Cost $25/Rebate $25. Call Rita at 610-446-6019

SOCIAL CLUB

ATTENTION: CYO Coaches & Volunteers CCD & Sacred Heart School Teachers/Aides & Volunteers

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN The Safe Environment Program of the Archdiocese will be offered on Monday, September 29 at 6:30pm in the MKD Room. Unless previously attended and certificates on file, All those working with children must attend this workshop. Please call Sr Kate at 610-449-3000 for further information. *If you cannot make this session, there will be another offered on Wednesday, October 22

POST-ABORTION HEALING: Rachel’s Vineyard! For info call Gerri at 610-399-0890 or Priscilla at

215-906-6337 or www.rachelsvineyard.org Next Retreat: October 2-3-4 Frazer, PA

24 Hour Pregnancy Hotline: 610-626-4006! Help free 24-7 All completely confidential

PRO-LIFE NEWS

Sacred Heart School is in need of FLAT SCREEN MONITORS! (in good working condition).

Please call the School Office, 610-446-9198, and leave a message for Lois Augustine, Computer Teacher. Thank you!

The 2015 Mass Intention Book is open

Limit 3 Masses* Intentions will continue to be taken on Monday, Sept 15 (none taken on Sundays)

INSPIRINGTHOUGHTS OF POPE FRANCIS

The Crucifix does not signify defeat

or failure. It reveals to us

the LOVE that overcomes

evil and sin. Pontifex 10/22/13

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Classes begin THIS WEEK ** Monday, September 15 &

** Wednesday, September 17 at 6:45pm!

Have you registered your child for C.C.D? **Children will not be admitted to class on the first night without being registered. Registration forms may be downloaded at: www.sacredheartmanoa.org or picked up at the Parish Center. Please have registration form completed before arriving. A $10 Late Fee should be included with registrations.

A 6TH GRADE TEACHER (WED NIGHT) AND AN AIDE

(AND A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS ) ARE NEEDED!! Please call Sister Kate at 610-449-3000 if you are willing to help out! *Ideal experience for College Education Majors!

Are you or someone you know

interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you have questions about what it would entail? Are you a baptized Catholic but have not been Confirmed or received First Eucharist?

Don’t hesitate to call Sr. Bridget at 610-449-3000 with any questions or for more information

Please join the RCIA Team for an

INFORMATIONAL NIGHT

This Tuesday, September 16

7:00pm in the Parish Center!

(No obligation!) Bring a friend!

Sacred Heart

Parish Picnic

this SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 1:30 - 5:00 PM

The following foods will

be available for sale:

Soft pretzels .50c

1:30p.m. Hot dogs $1.00

Water Ice .50c

Soda – FREE !

Hamburger Platter $3.00

2:30p.m. Italian Sausage Platter $4.00

Roast Pork Platter $5.00

Crab Cakes Platter $5.00

Macaroni & Cheese $1.00

(individual serving)

ENJOY a DAY of FUN!

MUSIC * QUIZZO

B-I-N-G-O

*Dunk Tank

MOONBOUNCES

Pans w/lids are available at the doors of

church! Please deliver FROZEN casserole before 9:30am Friday, September 19 to

Mary Durkin, 300 N. Manoa Rd. or Palma Ricci, 11 Woodbine Rd! EASY recipe is included OR you can make variety of casseroles using RECIPES found on www.saintjohnshospice.org/ For more info, call Mary 610-853-9455.

**IMPORTANT!!! Please mark each casserole with date prepared and type (i.e. 9/7/14 Tuna)

Thursday, September 18 6:30pm in Everett Hall All Men - age 18+ - are invited to attend this

meeting to find out more about joining the Knights of Columbus . . No obligation!!

If you cannot attend or have any questions, please contact Tom Donovan (610) 446-4535 or shmanoakofc@gmail.com

INFORMATION NIGHT

Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice are due THIS Friday, SEPTEMBER 19

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Day of Reflection for Recent Widows & Widowers

September 25, 2014 9:00am - 3:00pm Malvern Retreat House

Theme: Come to Me…And I Will Give You Rest (Matt11:28) A Day of Reflection, hope, and healing for those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one as we continue our journey in li. Cost: $35.00 To Register: Call our Main Office at 610-644-0400 or malvernretreat.com

DIVORCED & SEPARATED: YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

A Catholic Ministry offering welcome, support and direction in navigating this most stressful, confusing and painful time. Topics include anger, finances, depression, loneliness, forgiveness, and more. INFORMATION NIGHT AT ST. PIUS X: Tuesday, Sept 16 at 7:30pm. Session runs: Sept 16 - Dec. 16 For info: contact Mary Lou & Brandt Butler at 610-690-1699 or mlpenn44@gmail.com

SESSIONS ALSO HELD AT… Daylesford Abbey, Paoli. Sundays Evenings: Sept 14 - Dec 14 at 7:15 - 9:00pm . Contact Deacon John Lozano at John@StNorbert.org or at 610.647.2530

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Today Christ is exalted, “lifted up,”

on the cross. He is exalted for He is our salvation, our life, and our resurrection. We glory in the cross of Jesus: He is a King lifted up and crowned trium-phant upon the throne of the tree of life. The Cross is the most potent and universal symbol of the Christian faith. It has inspired both liturgical and pri-vate devotions: for example, the Sign of the Cross, which is an invocation of the Holy Trinity; the “little” Sign of the Cross on head, lips, and heart at the reading of the Gospel; praying the Stations of the Cross; and the Veneration of the Cross by the faith-ful on Good Friday. Placing a crucifix in churches and homes, in classrooms of Catholic schools and in other Catholic institutions, or wearing this image on our persons, is a constant reminder — and wit-ness — of Christ’s ultimate triumph, His victory over sin and death through His suffering and dying on the Cross.

Sacred Heart School All-Class Reunion Friday, November 28, 2014 7:00 - 11:00PM

SPRINGFIELD COUNTRY CLUB

BUFFET DINNER $40. 00 CASH BAR

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!

Please call: Mary Jo McGoldrick Janet Laverty Janssen 484-437-3421 610-368-9186

Jack Reick Sandy Turner Zimmerman Deacon John Suplee 610-446-3730 610-449-1460 610-449-3000 Tell Family & Friends! Last Reunion Sold - out! Don’t delay...get your tickets early!

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UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS!

Sunday, September 21 Family Sunday Tuesday, October 7 Family Rosary 7:00pm Tuesday, November 11 Family Service Night *more info to follow* At Cradles to Crayons

SUMMER MASS SCHEDULE continues through September 28

7:30am - 9:30am - 11:30am Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00pm

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY 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!