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PASTOR
Rev. Michael F. Hennelly
DEACONS
Deacon Justin Watkins
Rev. Mr. Manuel Flores
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS
Rev. Joseph Shenosky
Rev. John Franey
Sunday, December 17, 2017 | 0132
Sacred Heart Parish
Third Sunday of Advent
REGISTRATION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS:
If you are new to the parish, we welcome you. You may come as a stranger to us, yet you are known to Our Lord, Jesus Christ—there are no strangers in grace—in His name we pray you will find peace, hospitality and friendship with us. You are invited to register at Sacred Heart after any Mass on the weekend, just stop by the Welcome Desk in the Lobby. SACRAMENTS: Visit our website, www.sacredheart.us for the sacrament page and information about becoming Catholic, Baptisms, Marriage, and PREP. If you would prefer, you may call the parish office at 610-932-5040 for details. THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: If a loved one is dealing with a serious illness, it is wise to notify the parish office as soon as possible. This sacrament is intended by the Church to be a comfort and strength to people during their illness, not to be held out as “Last Rites”.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon Daily Mass
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am Tuesday 7:00 pm Friday at 8:30 am
Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 — 4:40 pm
Adoration Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Rosary Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 am, Friday at 8:00 am
Miraculous Medal Novena Monday following 8:00 am Mass
Chaplets of Divine Mercy & St. Michael the Archangel
Wednesday following 8:00 am Mass
The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Thursday following the 8:00 am Mass
Our Lady of Fatima Rosary
First Saturday of each month at 4:15 pm
Sacred Heart Parish Office 610-932-5040
[email protected] 203 Church Road Oxford, PA 19363
Website: www.sacredheart.us
Hours: Monday 8:30 - 4:30
Tuesday 8:30 - 2:00 and 4:00 - 8:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30 Thursday 8:30 - 2:00 Friday 8:30 - 11:30
Sacred Heart Parish School 610-932-3633
[email protected] 205 Church Road Oxford, PA 19363
Website: www.shsoxford.us
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Gaudete!
The 3rd Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete Sunday. On this day we celebrate that our waiting for the birth of Jesus on Christ-mas is almost over. Rose is a liturgical color that is used to signify Joy - so we light the rose colored candle on the Advent wreath. The day takes its common name from the Latin word Gaudete ("Rejoice"), the first word of the introit of this day's Mass:
“Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete. Modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus: Dominus enim prope est. Nihil solliciti sitis: sed in omni oratione et obsecratione cum gratiarum actione petitiones vestræ innotescant apud Deum. Benedixisti Domine terram tuam: avertisti captivitatem Jacob.” Translation: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Let your forbearance be known to all, for the Lord is near at hand; have no anxiety about anything, but in all things, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be known to God. Lord, you have blessed your land; you have turned away the captivity of Jacob.” Philippians 4:4-6’ Psalm 85
“With our whole heart, our whole soul, our whole mind, with our whole strength and fortitude, with our whole understanding, with all our powers, with every effort, every affection , every feeling, every desire and wish, let us love the Lord God, Who has given and gives to each one of us our whole body, our whole soul and our whole life, Who has created, redeemed and will save
us by his mercy alone, Who did and does everything good for us.” ~from Advent and Christmas Wisdom, St. Francis of Assisi
Year End Tax Statements
The Ladies Auxiliary
Donations are due by December 20th and can be returned, unwrapped under the trees with the tag attached so they can be directed to the correct place.
This year, the following will be the recipients of your generosity:
Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center Lighthouse Youth Center * WARE Manor
Divine Sent Food Cupboard Needy parish & community families
Catholic Social Services -VA Center in Coatesville, PA Parish and community shut-ins
Sacred Heart Christmas Giving Tree
It will soon be that time of year again. We are beginning to take requests for Year End Tax Statements. You may call the office at 610-932-5040 ext. 1 or email: [email protected]. Please include the following information in your email or voice message: Name / Address / phone # / do you prefer an email copy (provide email address) or hard copy via US Mail? Statements will begin going out mid January to allow for all 2017 donations to be posted.
Save the Date The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting two
soup sale events over the winter months. Our home-made soups will be available in take home containers of 12 oz. and 24 oz. sizes. Sales will be:
January 20-21, 2018 with proceeds to benefit St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
February 17-18, 2018 with proceeds to benefit a parish need to be determined.
Look for more information on pre-orders after the holidays.
This Week’s Meetings & Activities
Sunday, December 17 PREP - following 9:00 am Mass - School AA (open) - 6:30 pm - Hall Monday, December 18 Tuesday, December 19 PREP - 6:00 pm - School RCIA - 7:30 pm - PMR Wednesday, December 20 Choir - 7:00 pm - Church Charismatic Prayer Group - 7:30 - Chapel Thursday, December 21 Ladies Auxiliary - 7:00 pm - PMR Friday, December 22 Legion of Mary - 9:00 am - Hall Saturday, December 23 Confessions - 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm - Church Sunday, December 24 AA (open) - 6:30 pm - PMR
Mass Intentions This Week
Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 - Vigil Mass
5:00pm Philip DiLiberto
Sunday, Dec 17, 2017—Third Sunday of Advent
7:45 am Nicholas Pituch
9:00 am Thomas & Frances McCann
10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart
12:00 pm Dorothy Arthur
Monday, Dec 18, 2017 - Late Advent Weekday
8:00 am Nicholas Pituch
Tuesday , Dec 19, 2017 - Late Advent Weekday
7:00 pm Joseph Brennan
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017 - Late Advent Weekday
8:00 am Kristy Jo Kelleher
Thursday, Dec 21, 2017 - St. Peter Canisius
8:00 am Joseph Cappelli
Friday, Dec 22, 2017 - Late Advent Weekday
8:30 am Edward Rhein
Saturday, Dec 23, 2017 - Vigil Mass
5:00 pm Mary Palita
Sunday, Dec 24, 2017—Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart
9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart
10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart
12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Giving
Feast of the Immaculate Conception: $2,589.50
Dec 9/10 Sunday: $10,868.50
Retirement Fund for Religious: $1,081.00 Poor Box: $171.00
Thank you for your continued support of
Sacred Heart Parish!
4th Sunday of Advent Vigil Mass - December 23rd 5:00 pm Sunday Masses - December 24th at 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon The Nativity of the Lord Vigil Masses - December 24th at 4:00 pm (Children’s Choir-church) 4:15 pm (gym) 6:00 pm (Adult Choir) & 8:00 pm
Christmas Day Masses - December 25th at 8:00 am & 10:00 am The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Vigil Mass - December 30th 5:00 pm Sunday Masses - December 31st at 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Vigil Mass - December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 5:00 pm Feast Day Mass - January 1st (New Year’s Day) 8:00 am
Christmas 2017 Mass Schedule
Christmas Holiday Parish Office Hours
Mon, Dec 25th Office Closed Tues - Fri, Dec 26 - 29th Open 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Mon, Jan 1st Office Closed Tues, Jan 2nd Resume normal business hours
Peace and joy to all of our parishioners in this most blessed season!
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Devotions & Faith
Theresa McMahon, Jeanette Shirk, Ted Goldman, The Shortell Family, Michael Wiciak, Eileen Myrtetus, Barbara Fry-Clingenpeel, Ray Evalen, Baby Levi Colon, Robert Halpin, Joanne Kennel, Carl Antes, Randi Renfroe, Christine Weaver, Louise Casagrande, Howard Joyce, Helga Hanelt, John Marcheski, Mary Whiteside, Meghan Gamble, Diane DeVirgiliis, Justine Wareham Smith, Mary Basilio, The Magilton family, Tanya Aston, Yvonne Beaudet, Michael Komar, Susan Curran, Bud Lyon, Frank Placchetti, Tommy Reilly, Mary Grace Charron, Todd Shelly, Lucas Reiner, Cole Brouse, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Kevin Malone, Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Francis (Hank) Collins, Mary Plumley, Richard James, Sheryl Bond,
and all parishioners with special needs.
A Taste of Heaven Awaits in Eucharistic Adoration “Come Let Us Adore Him”
During this busy Advent Season, if you are tired and overwhelmed by your many duties and responsibilities, if you
are trying to find meaning in life, then come spend some quiet time with our precious Lord Jesus Christ. Abandon yourself to Jesus in this "Sacrament of Love" and He will refresh you! The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you will come away feeling renewed and healed. He is always there waiting for you. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held on Tuesday from 8 am to 6:45 pm and concludes with a 7 pm Mass. We are interested in extending the Adoration hours on Tuesday night for those who are not free to attend Adoration during the day, however, we need volunteers for the evening hours, i.e., 7:30 pm to 10 pm. If you are interested in becoming an adorer, or would like to know more about Eucharistic Adoration, you may con-tact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962 or you may leave your contact information in the steel box in the Narthex, next to the Statue of the Sacred Heart, and Joann will contact you.
Check out our own Archbishop Chaput on FORMED!! In this keynote session from the 2017 FOCUS SEEK Conference, Archbishop Charles Chaput articulates his advice for how Catholics can build bridges to reach people of different ideologies. He warns against being an obstacle to these bridges by indulging in pride, fear, and the noisiness of the culture. Archbishop Chaput equips his listeners with the inspiration, encouragement, and practical advice necessary to take on the work of evangelization in their own families, friend groups, and communities. The session ends with a question-and-answer format in which Archbishop Chaput addresses some of his listeners’ most poignant wonderings.
Parish Access Code : HYDX3W
3 Ways to Have a Mass offered for our Loved Ones
The great prayer of the Church is the Mass in which we celebrate the Real Presence of Christ (Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity) offered to the Father and then Holy Communion with Christ in the Mystical Body of Christ – in Heaven and on Earth. Praying the Mass and offering Masses for our loved ones – living or deceased is a great gift especially for the souls of the faithful departed. An Announced Mass. ($10 offering – 1 Mass). Who/what the Mass is being offered for is announced at Mass and printed in the bulletin. See the 2018 Parish Mass Book in the parish office. An Un-Announced Mass. ($5 offering –1 Mass). This intention is offered by a priest and not announced in a public setting. A priest would offer this Mass in his assignment where there may not be an-nounced Masses. For example in hospital chapels, high schools, retirement villas. The Purgatorial Society. ($25 offering –12 Masses). The Purga-torial Society offers Masses for one year for your loved one, on the first Saturday of the month at 5:00 pm, in the parish. **Call the parish secretary if you are interested in any of the above
options for Masses.
Sacred Heart School News
Knights of Columbus
Save the Date! Annual Free Throw Competition
It’s that time of year! The Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition is scheduled in the Sacred Heart School Gym for Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM. All boys and girls aged 10 - 14 are welcome. A parent or guardian must be present to sign the participant’s entry form. Participants do not need to be a member of a basketball team to enjoy the competition.
Knight of Columbus Council 13241 The Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Nativity at our Annual Christmas Show
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 28th
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Shadow days and personal tours are available.
[email protected], 610-932-3633
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Community Resources SCOOT - Transportation 610-993-0911 Family Promise of Southern Chester County 610-444-0400 1156 W. Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square The Oaks Ministry - Transitional Housing for Women 484-368-7268 290 Bethel Road, Oxford www.oxfordoaksministry.com Oxford Area Neighborhood Services 610-932-8557 35 N. 3rd Street, Oxford Oxford Senior Center 610-932-5244 12 E. Locust Street, Oxford www.oxfordseniors.org Lighthouse Youth Center 610-467-6000 245 Commerce Street, Oxford www.oxfordlighthouse.org
Is your favorite Rosary broken ? Here’s a FREE Rosary Repair Service For 20 years Betty & Dick Holden have been repairing broken rosaries. They also take donations of unused or broken rosaries which they repair and send on to the missions. “We have lots of parts. Send your broken rosaries in a padded envelope to”:
Betty & Dick Holden 7930 Estero Blvd. # 502
Fr. Myers Beach, FL 33931 Dick cell - 239-463-3993 / Betty cell - 860-595-6370 or email [email protected]
Your rosary will be repaired and returned to you within a week of receipt. Donations of old and broken rosaries are also accept-ed which will be repaired and sent on to the missions. Include a note indicating whether it’s a repair or a donation. The service is free but Betty and Dick gladly accept $2 or $3 to cover the cost to ship back to you. "People know their rosaries. They say to me, 'Oh these were blessed by the Pope, or they were given to me on my First Communion, or these belonged to my mother,' " Holden said. "Whatever shape they come to me, I'm going to make them look great again."
Looking for a new way to volunteer?
Are you gifted with the skill of organization? Do you enjoy coordinating schedules? Do you like providing hospitality to those in need? We have the position for you! Sacred Heart is looking for a volunteer to assist our Family Promise team as a Head Coordinator. This would entail coordinating volunteers, meal drop offs, and overnight stays for one week at a time, four times a year. You will have a team of coordinators to help with supply purchases, set up/breakdown in the hall, and a co-head coordinator as well as all the lovely volunteers who give of their time during the week. If interested in more details please call Kaitlyn in the parish office 610-932-5040 x2, or email [email protected].
2018 March for Life - January 19, 2018 Sacred Heart will provide a bus to the annual March For Life in Washington, DC that will leave the Church parking lot at 6:30 am on Friday, January 19th, 2018. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M, Cap will celebrate Mass for the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are attend-
ing the March For Life, at 10:00 am at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. The bus will arrive at the Shrine by 9:30 am allowing enough time to celebrate Mass. Following Mass, we will reconvene with the bus and head over to the National Mall at approximately 11:30 am to gather with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the March. The Annual March for Life Rally is from noon-1pm on January 19, 2018 and as customary, will be on the National Mall.
Schedule: 11:45 a.m. Musical Opening, 12:00 p.m. Rally, 1:00 p.m. March, 3:00 p.m. (approx.) listen to Silent No More testimonies outside U.S. Supreme Court, 3:30 p.m. Visit your Representative or Senator to advocate for life. Seats are limited; to make your reservation for the trip contact either Sheila Hamilton (813) 789-2766, email: [email protected] or Dos Leach (610) 416-2720, email: [email protected].
We will be eating on the bus so please pack meals that will allow you to eat on the bus to allow as much time as possible at the March. We will return to Sacred Heart's parking lot by 7:00 pm.
