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Church of the Sacred Heart
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Together we foster a welcoming spirit of unity while honoring our
diversity which leads to a graced harmony among us since Christ is the
center of all we are and do.
PRIESTS
Rev. Charles M. Schwartz
Pastor, ext. 11
DEACONS
Mr. Robert Bednarek
Mr. Joseph Donadieu
Mr. Kenneth Heilig
Mr. Michael Stinsman
All Deacons — ext. 10
PARISH OFFICE
103 Fourth St. Riverton, NJ 08077
Leslie Crofton, Secretary, ext. 10
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
102 Fourth Street - Family Center
Bonnie Campbell, Coordinator
Joanne Moore, Secretary
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
856-829-1836
Fran Stinsman
LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRIES
856-786-5380
Susan Barnett, Associate
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
856-829-0090
John Scouler
Web Site: www.shcriverton.org E�mail: [email protected]�
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 17, 2021
“What do you wish me to do for you?” Whether we realize it, this is a question God is always asking. It’s an important question because
the answer we provide will reveal a great deal about where our hearts lie. Our requests of God can often appear very noble and altruistic.
They consist of requests for healing for someone in need of prayers, successful resolution of a personal conflict, assistance in
overcoming a disease and myriad other desires for both ourselves and others. We are especially concerned about those we love and can
easily find ourselves bringing their struggles to God for a hearing in our prayer. Is that really all that prayer is about? The woman in
today’s Gospel, having been put in her place by Jesus, was only looking out for the wellbeing of her sons. She was doing what mothers
do, protecting and securing the livelihood of her children. But she was sadly mistaken, her request was not granted. We all make this
same misguided mistake from time to time. The goal of prayer is not to convince God of the worthiness of our agenda or to gain a
hearing. Sometimes we believe that the more we multiply our prayers or discover the right combination of supplications that we will
receive more of God’s attention. That’s not how it works. Even though God desires to hear, know, and be an intimate part of what is on
our minds, it goes much deeper. What we need from God is a relationship. It’s a relationship that guides and immerses us in the very
stuff of life and in the direction of the Gospel. This relationship sees God’s kingdom and agenda, not our own, as what is most
important. It builds the strength of character necessary to bring God’s Gospel into a world that may not receive it with open arms. It may
cause us discomfort and suffering. We are asked to heroically journey with God through suffering, hardship, ridicule, and even death!
Ultimately, our desire from God must become our desire for God. It is only when this happens that the powerful words “thy will be
done” will be found with sincerity and humility on our lips. Whatever God wishes becomes what we wish as we see this glorious union
of wills. Our humble lives will then become powerful witnesses, and what happens to us in God’s eternal kingdom the result of his
mercy. We become true servants and find ourselves discovering God’s definition of success. That definition has nothing at all to do with
status, income, or privilege. ©LPi�
SACRED HEART CHURCH
PARISH INFORMATION
�PARISH OFFICE
103 Fourth Street, Riverton, NJ 08077-1205
Monday through Friday
8:30 am — 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Family Center, 102 Fourth Street, Riverton, NJ 08077-1206
Tuesday through Friday
12:30 pm — 4:30 pm
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays
2:30 pm — 3:30 pm (in the Sacristy)�
GENERAL INFORMATION
NEW PARISHIONERS
Are always welcome, please register at the parish office.
MOVING?
Please notify us if you are moving out of the parish or changing
your address or telephone number.
BAPTISMS
Please call the rectory as soon as possible to make arrangements.
Parish registration must be confirmed and eligibility certificates
for Catholic Godparents must be presented. Godparent and
sponsor certificates may be obtained by those who have received
all Sacraments in the Catholic Church. CALL LESLIE AT 829-
0090 X 10.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should be made at the rectory at least ONE YEAR IN
ADVANCE. Please contact us to receive guidelines for the
celebration of marriage.
Page 2 Sacred Heart Church ~ Riverton, New Jersey
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Alice Witherow, Nicholas Condodina, Eleanor Tilmont, Veronica
Yansick, Joseph McDonough, James Sargent, III, Joan Harding,
Charles Rosica, Michaelene Sutton, Christine Kowalski, Raymond
Tubic, Jr., Michael Schneider, Pat MacCord, Dennis Mundy,
Jennie Giampaolo, Edward Diamond, Walter Biernacki, Bernice
Dunn, Hon. Terrence McStravick, Henry Sincavage, Theresa
Cotter, Cecilia Angst, Jimmy Morrissey, Joanne Lavin, Mildred
Greisamer, Patricia McGinnis, Suzanne Allen, Leo Kilcourse,
Margaret Conlow, Alice Anderson, JoAnn Kline, John Baxter,
Rosalie Mascio, Charles O’Malley, Vincent Perkins, Chief Ed
DeLussey, Mary Theresa McGonagle, Christian Gonzalez, Phyllis
Jung, Daniel Campbell, Florence Klein, Caroline Shontz, Helen
McGee, Rita Leone, Joseph Vanak, Helen Gilbert, Marie
Bloomquist, Marie Rota, Joanne Nesemeier, Pat Pellegrino, Rick
Dudzic, Jeanne Max, Liane Stafford, Debra Burns, France
Carmondy, Mary Ann Lattore, Jim Nachman, Sarah Jane
Zimmermann, Patrick O’Neill, Sr., June Gill, Sophie Maduzio,
Vincent Trolla, John McInerney, Jr., Maria Bozicek, Russell
DiLeo, Rick Muraresku, Baby Daniel Evans, Gerald Mulchay,
Mary Vandy, Joseph Niedermayer, Joseph Deegan, Mitchell
Drissel, Rosemary Gennello, Daniel Murphy, Betty Graff, Joanne
Ragan, Anita Pointouski, Eileen Crafts and Terry Smith �
PLEASE PRAY
FOR OUR DEARLY DEPARTED
AND THEIR FAMILIES�
Monday, October 18, 2021
8:00 am Eleanor Tilmont
r/o Mary Teresa Pepper &
Family
Carol Shontz
r/o Rosemary Knicley
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
8:00 am Tony Garbett
r/o His Wife, Therese
Elise Fries
r/o Her Husband, Bill
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
8:00 am Communion Service
Thursday, October 21, 2021
8:00 am Nick Condodina
r/o The Ehrhardt Family
Friday, October 22, 2021
8:00 am Alphonse Buttaci
r/o Joan & Keith Willoughby
Rev. John M. McCloskey
r/o Sacred Heart Parish
Saturday, October 23, 2021
8:00 am Alice M. Callahan
r/o Brian & Melanie Callahan
Joe Vanak
r/o The Ehrhardt Family
4:00 pm Kazimierz Zelasko
r/o His Family
Daniel Campbell
r/o Julie, Lauren & Emily
Edward W. Trocone
r/o Bob & Mike Nines
Sunday, October 24, 2021
7:30 am Chief Ed DeLussey
r/o Tom Casey & Family
9:30 am Don Schofield
r/o His Wife, MaryLou & Family
Connie Zebrowski
r/o Kathleen McCurley
Special Intentions for Judy & Harold
Zimmermann
r/o Barbara Van Santen &
Michael Netzko
11:30 am Pat Pellegrino
r/o Ken & Denise Smith
John McInerney
r/o The Purcell Family
Alice Witherow
r/o Valerie Carita
Linda Agosti, Patricia Baxter, Margaret
(Peg) Brooks, Doug Budroe, Bert Cahill, Jr,
Tom Cairns III, Angela Cheesman, Dorothy Clinton, Diana
Comerford, Sharon Connor, Esther DiLeonardo, Tanya
DiMaio, Rosemary DiTaranto, Deacon Joe Donadieu, Ruth
Donadieu, Diane Donnelly, Fr. George Dudak, Jean
Dusheck, Kathy Ellis, Elizabeth Falkiewicz, Marianne Ford,
Stephanie Forker, Nicole Funkhouser, Marianne Gasper,
Joe Gross, Marlie & Megan Guicheteau, Jamie Hall, Maddie
Harris, Eric & Sasha Hayes, Mary Hayes, Gerald Higgins,
Carol Hosey, Glenn D. Jackson, Vernon Jenkins, Madison
Jones, John Jordan, Marie Kenkelen, Marybeth Kennedy,
Regina Kurtz, Matthew Laverty, Willow Laverty, Joe Leahy,
David MacWilliams, Molly Maerten, Travis Martin, Bill Max,
William McGonigal, Ashley McKeon, Mary Meeks, Amanda
Milewski, Melissa Milewski, Mary Moynahan, Shawn
Mulvihill, Rick Muraresku, Marty O’Halloran, Millie
Opperman, Judy Palait, Mary Theresa Pepper, Joseph &
Mary Ellen Raday, Chris Reteneller, Kate Salamon, Marty
Schlindwein, Michael Stanley Schneider, Linda Sekula,
Charles & Susan Sharpe, Bill & Theresa Sherwin, Ed
Siemietkoski, Gwen Smith, Joanne Soden, Carol Spence,
Nicole Stavely, Millie Flannery Strohm, Tim Svitak, Eileen
Thress, Amy Tuccillo, Paul Ugolick, Gigi Urbano, Donna
Van Hoy, Bob Venango, Jennifer Wark, Dennis Willoughby
and Jamie Willoughby
If you or a family member would like prayers during Mass
from our parishioners please call the parish office.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 17, 2021 Page 3
PLEASE PRAY FOR
OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Care of the sick: If a family
member is sick or homebound
and would like to receive
Communion please contact Dawn
Vermes at 856-979-5107.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
October 10, 2021
$10,912.00
Electronic giving for August 2021
$9,469.00
Thank you very much to all of you who have been
kind enough to drop off or mail in your weekly
offerings.
Please remember Sacred Heart
in your Last Will and Testament
Pope Francis declared this to the Year of
Saint Joseph. As part of our celebrations, we
will recite the Pope's prayer for St. Joseph at
the end of Mass after the final blessing:
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.�
WEEKEND MUSIC — OCTOBER 17
TH
549 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
378 Servant Song
472 Shelter Me, O God
388 The Spirit Sends Us Forth
Hymns for 9:30am Mass with the Guitar Group
346 Sing a New Song
434 Only in God
408 The Jesus Song
377 Take the Word of God with You
Please do not use [email protected] (it is
not working).
Use [email protected].
Thank you, Leslie�
Please do not use [email protected] (it is
not working) instead please use
Thank you, Fran
The Sanctuary Lamp Burns This Week
In Loving Memory of
James V. Hall
At the Request of
His Wife, Judy & Family
ALL SOULS DAY REMEMBRANCE
If you would like to have your loved ones remembered
at the All Souls Day Mass,
please pick up an envelope
found at four corners of
the Church and return it
either in the collection or
drop it off at the Parish Office. Please have them in
the office by Friday, October 29th. Thank you.
Page 4 Sacred Heart Church ~ Riverton, New Jersey
Father Chuck’s Homily:
Today’s reading are very interesting – in a way they are an early set-up for Advent, about
6 weeks away, and we are given a reminder of the who and what and how of Jesus – who
Jesus was, what Jesus did, and how Jesus did it. It’s like a subtle early reminder for
us.
Who was Jesus? “Jesus, the Son of God. . .” says the letter to the Hebrews “. . . who
sympathizes with our weaknesses, who has similarly been tested in every way, yet
without sin.” Jesus was born human and divine, so he knows what it’s like to live in the
world, yet have a tug for the holy – he knows the conflicts we face in the world, in or
relationships, in ourselves. He’s not some distant unapproachable figure.
What did he do? “The Lord crushed him in his infirmity . . . he gave his life as an
offering for sin . . . through his suffering he justified many . . . and he bore our guilt.” If
anyone doesn’t think Isaiah isn’t talking about Jesus, they need to read it again. This
by the way is a good example of what is called ‘prefiguring’ – when a passage of the Old
Testament prefigures, or points toward something or someone in the new. Isaiah is full
of those kinds of references, as are the psalms: Psalm 22 especially: all who see me
mock me they curl their lips and jeer they shake their heads and say: "you relied on
God, let him deliver you if he loves you let him rescue you . . . they divide my garments
among them, for my clothing they cast lots. and of course: My God, my God why have
you abandoned me.” The problem with that is that often people find prefigurings where
they don’t exist and then everything in the OT refers to the NT and you loose the beauty
and richness of the OT. But we have without a doubt a reference forward to Jesus and
his major work – his offering of himself as sacrifice for us that we might have access to
heaven and eternal life.
And the How of Jesus: How he did what he did: he taught, he preached and he
corrected, as he does in today’s Gospel. The disciples, as they usually do in Mark, don’t
get it yet. They’re still off base with their ideas of the ‘kingdom’. Jesus teaches and
corrects at the same time. They (and we) are not to worry about success or position or
any of those worldly achievements, either for themselves or others. worry about one
thing alone: how you are living your faith, how you are following Jesus, the God made
man who suffered and died for you, how you are serving others and in serving others,
serving him.
Today’s reading really are the equivalent of homework in preparation for Advent. If we
begin now to reflect on and think on Jesus, then when Advent arrives in about two
months, we’ll already be in the habit of reflecting and our continuing Advent reflections
will be that much deeper and that much more meaningful. The Letter to the Hebrews
says: “Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace
for timely help.” What better way can there be to prepare ourselves to approach the
throne, than by continuous reflection on Jesus – his who, his what and his how, and
how WE reflect that in our lives.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 17, 2021 Page 5�
The Our Lady of Grace statue is available to visit
your home. We
have made
adjustments for
the current
pandemic which
includes a non-
contact visit. It
is a turbulent
time when we
all need our hope and our faith more than ever
before as we call upon Mary for our protection
and petitions. Is Our Lady pulling at your heart
and prompting you to call for her visit to your
home? Believe there is a reason. Please do not
delay, call to schedule a visit to your home to Sr.
Angel Sauro, Legion of Mary, at: (856)-461-3873
home or (609)-234-8955 cell number.
Good Sunday to you
First, let me thank everyone who
participated in the Reverse Raffle. Although we
did not sell all 200 entries, we got close.
Considering we had a very short time to plan and
implement it, the fundraiser was a success.
Thank you and congratulations to all the
winners. I’ll publish a report shortly.
Second, the Super 50/50 is over
$14,000. That translates to a first prize of
approximately $4,500.00; a second prize at
$2,250.00 and a third prize of $750.00. We have
about 6 weeks before the raffle ends, so there’s
still time to get that total and the prizes up! Let’s
pray and work towards this being the best
50/50/ ever.
Third, the Christmas Bazaar planning
is moving forward. We have close to thirty
crafters and vendors signed up officially, the
Granny’s Attic people are gearing up, and I’m
still hoping to get some live music arranged.
And last, not a parish event, but the
Porch Club has a “Shopping Spree” event on the
25
th
from 6:00 pm -9:00 pm – why not stop by
and see what their vendors are offering.
Now on to some business. Godparents.
We’ve had few issues lately with choosing
godparents. I want to remind you that to 1.
There must be at least 2 – one of each sex to
mirror the parents, 2. to be a godparent the
person must be: over 16 AND confirmed AND, if
married, married in the Church. A non-Catholic
can be what we call a ‘Christian witness’ but the
other must be a Catholic. In the past I’ve had
people complain about ‘the rules’ and I ask this:
the person you have chosen will stand before the
Tabernacle and the altar of God and declare that
they are willing to give good witness, although
they are not currently doing so. Do you want
them to lie to God? Yes, there are rules, but the
rules are there for reason. Being a godparent is
more than social, more than an expression of
your love or respect. It is a spiritual role that
involves the child, the parents, and the
godparents. And so there are rules, and we stick
by the rules.
I pray you have a safe and blessed week. . .
Father Chuck
Married Couples
Share Your Journey �
Sacred Heart Marriage Ministry is looking for married couples
willing to share their personal story together with engaged
couples preparing for marriage. Pre Cana sessions are held two
Saturdays a year in October and April. For more informa�on on
joining our fun and fulfilling experiences, please contact Marita
& David Barth at 856�829�1455 �
Page 6 Sacred Heart Church ~ Riverton, New Jersey
Before His Throne
This reading in Hebrews today is such a beautiful
encouragement to us. Those this letter was addressed
to, the Hebrew people, understood the role of the high
priest. He was their intercession between them and
God. Of course the great high priest is Jesus our Lord
and Savior.
Because of taking on the personhood of man, Jesus
was familiar with all the frailties of humanity. He
knew what hard work was like. He knew the struggles
of survival, and the exhaustion at the end of a day.
His feet and skin got uncomfortable with the sweat
and toil of each day. And through his suffering, He
knew the hurts of rejection, the humiliation of
mocking, and the pain in His body. Yes, He knew our
poverty that He would come in the most humble form
as an infant to reveal our need to depend on Him.
When we have gone through something ourselves, we
are most understanding when others are experiencing
the same thing. We are more compassionate. This is
the magnificent wisdom of God that He allows us to
have a share in the pain in the body of Christ and to
share His compassion.
With all this we can come to our most compassionate
Lord, we can approach His throne. How?
Confidently, with blessed assurance of what Jesus did
for us. We can come to His throne to receive merciful
grace and help.
SACRED HEART BASKETBALL PROGRAM
IS BACK!
REGISTRATION IS NOW
OPEN FOR THE
S A C R E D H E A R T
B A S K E T B A L L
P R O G R A M A T
SHRHOOPS.COM. THE
PROGRAM IS OPEN TO
ALL PARISH CHILDREN
IN GRADES 3 THRU 8
WHO ATTEND CCD.
REGISTRATION FEE IS $65. PRACTICES START
IN LATE OCTOBER AND THE SEASON RUNS
DECEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY. FOR MORE
INFORMATION CONTACT MIKE PAOLINI AT 609
-230-3742 OR LOG INTO THE WEBSITE AT
SHRHOOPS.COM.
It is before His throne that the changes needed in us
take place. The deepest parts of our hearts are
exposed to Him and His beauty transforms us! His
love pierces our hearts and enters in! In a brief
moment, He does laser surgery on our hearts.
In this transforming love of God, before His throne
we become servants we no longer fall into the trap of
James and John, we no longer seek to place
ourselves first. But we are true followers of Jesus
Christ who became the slave and servant of all. We
too, are brought into a fuller understanding of not
being here to be served, but to serve.
Fran Stinsman
PARISH MEMORIAL MASS
Our annual Parish Memorial Mass
for all deceased members of Sacred
Heart Parish this past year will be
celebrated Tuesday, November 2nd
at 6:00 pm. All are invited to join
us for this time of remembrance
and prayer.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 17, 2021 Page 7�
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
October 23rd - October 24th: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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4:00 pm 7:30am 9:30am 11:30am
Cantors Linda Mundy Nancy Fort Choir
Lectors Joe Threston, Jr Ken Smith Susan Ferry Joe Moynahan
Extraordinary
Ministers
Bridget Hagstoz
Charles McGinley
John Hall
Kyle Gerner
Dolores Burke
Lori Rodolico
Kathy Taggart
Alyse Taggart
Do you ever feel like the world has gone crazy and
there’s nothing you can do about it? Almighty God
can! And you can pray.
Prayerful presence outside an abortion clinic has
been proven to impact “no show” rates for abortion
appointments up to 75%.
The Cherry Hill Women’s Center’s website says:
“CHWC is proudly the only Ambulatory Surgical
Center (ASC) in New Jersey that offers abortion care
up to 25 weeks of pregnancy” -that’s 6 months! 200+
abortions are done there each week. As Christians,
we must stand up to this evil!
Join us for the FALL 40 Days for Life Campaign
from September 22-October 31.
Please go to 40daysforlife.com/cherryhill to sign up
for a weekly hour to pray peacefully and offer hope to
abortion minded women. Ask your spouse or a friend
to sign up with you! Our goal is to have 2 people
pray peacefully each hour 7am – 7pm for the
duration of the campaign and we need volunteers to
join our 40 Days for Life family. If you have
questions or concerns, need a prayer partner or need
help signing call or text Claire at 856-313-9861 or
email [email protected].
For more information please call…
Karen Howard at 609-876-2260 or
Elizabeth Rischar at 856-236-2676
www.40daysforlife.com
“Dearest St. Joseph, as the word of an angel, you lovingly took
Mary into your home. As God’s humble servant, you guided
the Holy Family on the road to Bethlehem, welcomed Jesus as
your own son in the shelter of a manger, and fled far from your
homeland for the safety of both Mother and Child...Help us to
faithfully commit ourselves to the service and defense of human
life—especially where it is vulnerable or threatened. Obtain for
us the grace to do the will of God in all things. Amen.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pre-Life Activities
“A Prayer to St. Joseph, Defender of Life”
Respectlife.org/prayer-to-st-joseph
THANK YOU!!!
To the Parish of the Sacred Heart & Pastor Chuck.
The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Council, No.
1984, would like to extend a THANK YOU.
For allowing us to use the Parish Family Center
Grounds, for our first annual vehicle show.
The show took place on October 9th, from 10:00 till
2:00.
We had 61 vehicles in attendance and raised over
$2,000.00 for The 1st Way of Burlington County.
As a member of the Knights of Columbus, our first
degree is charity. Which at this event my Brother
Knights & myself fulfilled. I would also like to send a
special thank you to the Catholic Daughters for
manning our food court area.
Hopefully with the permission of Father Chuck we will
have another show in 2022. Which I think will twice as
big as this years.
Again Thank You!
John D. Hall, Grand Knight
Page 8 Sacred Heart Church ~ Riverton, New Jersey
A PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect
them as they protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they perform for us in
our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus,
our Lord and Savior… Amen.
Catholic Daughters are
on the road again. A trip
planned is to see David at
Sight and Sound Theater
in Lancaster, PA on
Wednesday, April 20,
2022, for more information and reservations
regarding the trip please call Marie Russo at 856-829
-1999.
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We Catholics are blessed each Easter Vigil to witness the
initiation of new members into our Church with the
Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. For
the new members, the Neophytes, the Easter Vigil is the
culmination of their preparations. For some, their
preparation began with a small whisper of God’s call to their
heart; a call that is always present. For others, it was a direct
invitation by a Catholic, using their gift of Evangelization.
However they received the calling, they answered it openly
and contacted the Church.�
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Each Catholic parish has a Faith group called the RCIA. This
group is designed to guide those answering God’s call to the
Church through their final months of preparation. The RCIA
team consists of clergy and lay Catholics who come together
with the inquirers each week to share the beautiful Faith of
Catholicism. The group discusses the Sunday readings and
talk about topics such as liturgy, the Sacraments, prayer,
and Church history. The goal of the RCIA is to build a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord.�
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If you or someone you love wishes to join the Catholic
Church, let this be an invitation to you. We welcome you!
please call the Parish Office at 829�0090 or email Matthew
Bove at [email protected]. It could be the best
decision you’ll ever make.�
Volunteers Needed
For this year’s Christmas Craft Bazaar
we will be changing things us a bit. We
are offering tables to many crafts and
vendors. Besides crafts, there will be
food, baked goods, raffles, granny’s attic,
photos with Santa and Story time with
Santa. Did I miss anything?
That is where you come in …we need
many volunteers to help bring it all
together
Please Call to volunteer to prepare the
fun for this event. Contact Fran at
856-829-1836.
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Coffee and Donut Days
Men's team needed to set up
and take down tables and
chairs on Coffee and Donut
Sundays.
Dates for 2021: October 17th, November 21st. and
December 19
th
. Set up would be 8:45- 9:15 AM on
Sunday Morning. Take down would be after Coffee
and Donuts before Noon the same day. Many hands
will make light work. All volunteers please contact
Fran at [email protected] or call
856-829-1836.
The pot as of
10/13 is $16,540.
W e r e a c h e d
$15,000 now let’s
try to reach
$20,000 . Thank
you to all who
t u r n e d t h e i r
tickets in. Please keep them coming.
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ October 17, 2021 Page 9
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY … so no one would grieve
alone!
If you or someone you know is experiencing loss of a
loved one, we invite you to come join others who are
grieving and understand.
The next Bereavement Support Group Session will
begin on Thursday, October 14th, between 7:00 to
8:30 pm in the Sacred Heart Family Center. Each
week we will focus on a different topic.
October 21: Pain of Grief/Our Normal Feelings
October 28: Adjusting to a Life Beyond Loss
November 2: Memorial Mass for All Souls
November 4: The Grieving Process
November11: Our Journey Towards a New Life
For more information please call Fran @ 829-1836
Too often we feel as if we cannot go through the
grieving process by ourselves. Sacred Heart
Bereavement Ministry represents the Church Family
reaching out to those who are experiencing grief and
sorrow. In doing so, we extend an invitation and
opportunity to learn positive ways to cope with loss,
when a loved one has passed away. We minister the
Love of Christ in letting all those who are grieving
realize that they are not alone.
Halloween
Finding Truth in Halloween
Did you ever stop to think how crazy Halloween is?
Who came up with this idea? Why do we celebrate
like we do? It has its roots in our Christian
background.
All Hallows Eve is the name that Halloween comes
from, meaning every, holy/saints, night before.
Dressing up like ghost and goblins was done by
children to mock death, making fun of evil because
Jesus Christ won the battle over sin and death.
Visiting neighborhood homes asking for candy started
as a way to pray for the dead. Beggars would go door
to door promising to pray for the deceased members of
a family in exchange for some food or a treat.
All Saints Celebration
All Saints Day, teach your children their
faith by celebrating All Saints Day.
Bring your children to the 6:30 PM, All
Saints Mass, Monday, November 1
st
wearing their favorite Saints Costume.
Speak with them about being a witness to
our faith.
Page 10 Sacred Heart Church ~ Riverton, New Jersey
WALKING WITH PURPOSE IS RETURNING!
There has been a change in the bible study and we
excitingly look forward to
OPENING OUR HEART: The Starting point.
This Bible study will take you on an exciting journey
closer to the heart of God!
Opening Your Heart is an incredibly effective guide to
deep, lasting transformation of the heart and we
encourage all participants new to Walking with
Purpose to begin here, regardless of previous
experience with Bible
study.
In this modern day we see the lack of TRUTH all
around us and when God’s truth is absent chaos,
confusion, and division occur.
Join us as we explore the core questions that we need
to wrestle with if we want to experience all that God
has for us.
�� How can I conquer my fears?
�� What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life?
�� What does the Eucharist have to do with my
friendship with Christ?
�� What are the limits of Christ’s forgiveness?
�� Why and how should I pray?
�� What is the role of suffering in my life?
�� What challenges will I face in my efforts to follow
Jesus more closely?
We hope you can join us! We will meet on Thursdays
at the Family Center at 7 pm starting on
OCTOBER 21st!! Please contact Thereese or Donna
with questions and to register. A book will need to be
purchased from the WWP website and will not need to
start on the first night. Email:[email protected]
or 609-731-2751
The Feast of the Holy Rosary was celebrated at a vigil service
led by Fr. Chris Picollo�and Fr. John Testa.���
Many groups of all ages from the area were represented.� �
Father and sons, mother and daughters, CYO Girls
Basketball all from Sacred Heart; Holy Cross Academy
Students, and Women of St. Charles Parish. It was a
beautiful evening giving honor and thanksgiving to� Our
Lady.� Fr. Chris encouraged using the rosary and shared the
story of Our Lady of Victory saving Europe in the battle of
Lepanto.�
Thank you to Karen Howard for gathering us together to
honor Our Blessed Mother.���
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