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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 *Adoration Chapel is located at the driveway

exit of the Church parking lot to Wilson Ave.*

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SACRED HEART CHURCH August 16, 2015 20

th Sunday of Ordinary Time

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS 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

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

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

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

Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence

Rev. John P. Masson, In Residence

Deacon John J. Suplee Deacon Bill Williams

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

Sister Kathryn Benham, I.H.M. 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: SEPTEMBER 9

**Summer schedule through September 27: 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, August 18 8:30am Sheridan/Woods Family Wednesday, August 19 (St. John Eudes)

8:30am James Corr Thursday, August 20 (St. Bernard of Clairvaux)

8:30am Art Beaumont / Claire Beaumont Clark

Friday, August 21 (St. Pius X)

8:30am Lucy & Vincent DeFruscio

Saturday, August 22 (Queenship of Mary) 8:30am John McGeever

DEVOTIONS

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

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM before Mass.

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 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Your prayerful participation lifts the spirit of all who

gather. May the Risen Lord strengthen your faith through the words of Scripture and the breaking of the Bread of Life we take and eat. Thanks for being with us! This weekend, I welcome Rev. Isaac Honsan to our parish! Fr. Honsan visits us as part of the annual Mission Co-Op, representing the Archdiocese of Imphal, India. He will be speaking at all Masses about the mission work of the Church in his diocese. I am sure our vision of Church will be broadened in our listening. There will be a second collection immediately after our regular collection for the work of the Church in the Archdiocese of Imphal, India. Many thanks for your generosity!! In Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, today, he urges us “try to understand what is the will of the Lord.” Easier said than done! Paul suggests that we make the most of the opportunities to do good. I’m sure Paul would say that today’s Mission Co-Op is such an opportunity. On your travels this summer, I’m sure you had numerous opportunities to be patient with others on the highway, to be courteous with other drivers. Paul recommends that we live as wise persons, not foolish. In Paul’s mind, we are foolish in not taking an opportunity to practice acts of kindness. In Paul’s thought, performing an act of charity, when the opportunity arises, is the will of God. Recognizing our blessings is an opportunity to give thanks. “Giving thanks always” reveals one’s understanding of God’s will. Each day is an opportunity to be grateful, to practice gratitude. May we be attentive to the opportunities to do God’s will, to do good this week. Peace be with you! God bless, Fr. McKee

Collection Update

August 9, 2015 $ 12,257.00 August 10, 2014 $ 12,102.00 Goal: $105,000.00 Year to Date: $ 96,365.00 Difference: $ - 8,635.00

This weekend, August 15-16 is the Annual Mission Co-Op Collection. There will be a second collection immediately following the first.

Thank you for your continued generous support!

Life is filled with invitations! And sometimes these can lead us to totally unexpected experiences. Here’s an invitation that can lead you to a life of peace, faith and hope!

RCIA, RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS, is a process in which those who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic way of life may make inquiries and determine if they would like to partake of this journey.

WHO IS THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR? The Catholic Church designed the RCIA process for individuals who are: Un-baptized and recognize a need for

spirituality in their life. Baptized and raised in another Christian

tradition but interested in learning about the Catholic faith.

Baptized in the Catholic faith or another faith tradition, but never received any formal religious training. Baptized in the Catholic faith but did not

receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation or yearns for more knowledge.

There is no pressure or obligation: it is merely a time to inquire. Pease contact Sr. Bridget at 610-449-3000 or shpmccullough@comcast.net for more information

The main reason people say they did not become Catholic sooner is because no one INVITED them! Now is the time!

Next Meeting: THIS Monday, August 17 at 1:00pm in air-conditioned Everett Hall

SOCIAL CLUB

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS The Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, SEPTEMBER 14 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: October 12 & November 9

REST IN PEACE Please pray for Linda Scamuffa and 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, Michael Santora, Michael Lubbrage, Matthew Roy, Tom Gallagher, Mary Brennan, Linda Darrach, John Travis, Diane Zugg, Patrick Walker, Michael J. Walker, Eveline Walker, Sally Corr, Peg Pearson, Michelle Meehan, Jeffrey Hunter, John D’Amico, Helen Lawville, Genevieve Hosbach, Thomas Mayo, Christine Ferrante, Sharon Muschamp, Nancy Cunningham, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kearney, Bud Devlin, Mike Wilson, Brigid Sullivan, Jackie Mitchell, John Conway, Jill Carey, Gina D’Orazio, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Mark Welsh, Rose Mary Haley, Rita Hershey, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne Keller, Joanna Small, James Bamber, Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph News, Joanne Shain, Anna McPhee, Helen Rebardo, Joseph Mulholland, Nicholas Galassi, 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 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.

POOR BOX DONATIONS FOR AUGUST ARE

DESIGNATED FOR THE FRANCIS FUND - A special fund in honor of Pope Francis’ visit, to provide critically needed recourses to expand the capacity of established community-based organizations who are currently serving persons in the greater Philadelphia region who are experiencing hunger, homeless, or trafficking.

*SUMMER SCRIP & FUN MONEY SALES*

in the Parish Center Sunday Morning: 10:00 - 11:30am

Thursday Night: 7:00 - 8:00pm Benefits Sacred Heart Parish!

ADULT HANDBELL PRACTICE:

Monday, August 24 at 7:00pm

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 sacredheartmanoa.org

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015

Reading I: Jos 24:1-2a,15-17,18b Resp:Ps34:2-3,16-17,18-19,20-21 Reading II: Eph 5:21-32 Gospel: John 6:60-69 Sunday & Daily Readings

at www.usccb.org.

Inspiring Thoughts of Pope Francis Following Jesus and

doing the right thing gives

believers a sense of

peace, but sometimes “it

comes wrapped in the

cross.”

A great challenge:

“discernment,” prayerfully

seeking God’s will and

doing it, which gives one

a sense of peace.

08/07/2015

Tuition Reminder! The first

installment 2015 - 2016 tuition is due. Payments may be mailed or dropped off to the Parish Center. Please make check payable to Sacred Heart School. BACK to SCHOOL STATIONERY SALE

Wednesday, August 26 9:00 – 11:00 AM 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Thursday, August 27 9:00 – 11:00 AM 6:00 – 7:30 PM

2015 Mission Co-Op Appeal Will be held this weekend

There will be a second collection. Fr. Isaac Hosan, will speak at all the Masses on behalf of the mission Diocese of Imphal, in the extreme corner of Northeast India. The first Catholic Baptism in this diocese was in 1952. The Catholic population is now over 100,000! The proceeds of this Mission Co-Op collection will be used for building Ten Village

Chapels for new converts. YOU can make a Difference! You can help them bring the

“Good News” of Jesus to the world!

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Sacred Heart Parish Picnic RED & WHITE /DAY

Sunday, September 13 1:30 – 5:00pm

Attention Engaged Couples!

Sacred Heart Parish Pre-Cana

Friday evening, October 23

& Saturday, October 24

Please call Deacon Tom Woods at 610-789-6621 for more information and to register.

for CCD Classes

for 2015-2016

CLASSES BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER! Registration forms can also be downloaded from: http://www.sacredheartmanoa.org

**First-time registration for Religious

Education (especially for Grade 1) should call

the Parish Center at 610-449-3000

Summer Mass Schedule Continues until the end of September

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00pm

Daily Mass:

Tuesday - Saturday - 8:30am

There’s no vacation for those who are hungry!

Casseroles for St. John’s Hospice due

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

**IMPORTANT!!! Please mark each casserole with date prepared and type (i.e. 8/7/15 Tuna)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

WE ARE IN NEED OF CATECHISTS, AIDES, AND

SUPPORT STAFF!

Learn more about your faith as you proclaim the Gospel message. If you would like to be part of this important ministry in our church, please call Sister Kathy at 610-449-3000

**ideal opportunity for college & high school students majoring in Education or needing service hours *

MEN’S FAITH SHARING GROUP Come! Reflect on the Readings of the upcoming Sunday Mass. Share your insights! Learn from the insights of other men! Beginning October 3! Saturday mornings 9:15 - 10:15am

in the Rectory Living Room For more info or questions, please contact

Nick Sirolli 610-449-6425 nsirolli@rbapump.com Bill Roy 610-853-3559 william_roy@verizon.net

NEXT weekend AUGUST 22 & 23 Non-perishable food items will be

collected for Local food cupboards Please keep this in mind when you are shopping!

BROWN BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH THIS WEEKEND!**

Suggested items: Cereal, oatmeal, tuna, peanut butter, canned soups, stews, fruits & vegetables, instant potatoes, pasta, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese

Your generosity is a blessing & very

CYO FALL SPORTS Registration is now open!!

Various sports available for K - 12. Visit our CYO page at www.shscyo.com for a complete listing and register at www.wagdogs.com

Sacred Heart JV and Varsity SOCCER practices have begun! Practices are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00pm at Veterans Field (behind the Skatium). throughout August. Players need to be registered to participate. Please submit any soccer specific questions to Joe DeMarco at josephdemarcojr@verizon.net.

REGISTER NOW FOR: Football * Soccer * Flag Football

Cheerleading * Volleyball * Cross Country. PART-TIME CLEANER

for Sacred Heart School 10 hours per week / flexible hours

If interested, please call Deacon John Suplee at 610-449-3000

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LOVE IS OUR MISSION: The Family Fully Alive! SEPTEMBER 22-27

Plan now to be a part of this historical event!

WORLDMEETING2015.ORG

The World Meeting of Families will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from Tuesday - Friday, September 22-25, 2015. There will be Daily Mass, Devotions, Keynote Addresses and multiple breakout sessions with inspiring speakers—internationally known and engaging! A special YOUTH CONGRESS for young people ages 6-17 will also be offered. Activities include Making Pope Puppets, Bowling with the Bishops, Shooting Hoops with the Seminarians and a Teen Café! To learn more about the Youth Congress and schedule of Speakers & Sessions for Adults and to register go to: WorldMeeting2015.org.

Ushers, Adorers and Greeters NEEDED! for the WMOF Congress Masses & Confessions (Sept 22-25) and the Papal Mass on Sunday, Sept 27 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. We also need volunteers to sign up to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during WMOF Week in two locations (Convention Center & at the Cathedral). You can learn more and volunteer as an usher, adorer or greeter http://www.worldmeeting2015.org/greeters-ushers-adorers/

Annunciation BVM Parish has several seats open on their buses for the Festival of Families on Saturday, September 26 and for the Papal Mass on Sunday, September 27.

Buses will leave from Annunciation ...times to be announced (but count on several hours early!) Cost $30 (per seat/per day). Please sign up as soon as possible! Call Leslee at Annunciation at 610-449-1613.

Stump the Priest - Social Justice Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 7:00pm

An evening of Q&A among young adults (age 21-35) at The Field House Sports Bar, Center City Philadelphia Priest panelists: Fr. Tom Betz, Fr. Bruce Lewandowski, Fr. Jim Olsen, Fr. Ugo Piasetin Send your questions in advance to stumpthepriestphilly@gmail.com.

WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES PRAYER 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!

The Pope is Coming!

Get Social !

Although Fr. McKee believes SEPTA is the best way to get into the city,

There is something about the changed pace of our lives during the summer months that makes it a little easier to dedicate time to our spiritual growth. Here is one more suggestion to help you focus on your relationship with God: 8. GO BAREFOOT. Let the child in you come out to play. Taking off your shoes changes your connection with the world. You relax and let your guard down. Chief Luther Standing Bear in T. C. McLuhan's Touch the Earth reminds us: "It was good for the skin to touch Earth and the old people liked to remove their moccasins and walk with bare feet on the sacred Earth. . . The soil was soothing, strengthening, cleansing, and healing." Allow God to soothe, strengthen, cleanse,

and heal you!

Day of Reflection: Grandparents, Passing on the Faith Thursday August 27 9:00am -3:00pm

Malvern Retreat House - Rev. Hans Brouwers Grandparents play a vital role in the life of the Family – a day to explore ways to enrich the family’s journey of faith! Call 610-644-0400 or malvernretreat.com