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.
SIXTH SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2017
BE RECONCILED WITH YOUR BROTHER, AND THEN COME AND OFFER YOUR GIFT
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus seems pretty rough on religious people. In the Sermon on the Mount
(Chapters 5 through 7), Jesus frequently speaks to people who know the Law of Moses, and to those who
hold positions of authority in the Jewish community. Jesus was shaking them up! In today’s Gospel,
when he interprets specific portions of the Law, he relates the Law to the deeper regions of the human
heart. He challenges his listeners, and us, to see what we hide from ourselves. If we are not diligent, we
can us a system of ethics or religious law to assure ourselves and others that we are morally upright.
When this happens, we can think there is no need for us to reflect or to change, and we have no need for
forgiveness. Jesus reminds us that we can sometimes use religion to distant us from the difficult, ongoing
work of self-reflection and repentance.
LIFE IN THE REIGN OF GOD
When Jesus challenges his listeners in today’s Gospel, he does not seek to humiliate them or to trap them
in guilt or shame. His challenges are part of his larger message of the graciousness of God. Jesus is describing life in the reign of God, which is the heart of is teaching and ministry. He is describing those who
flourish there: people who seek reconciliation, who honor both women and men, who speak truthfully. Jesus invites his listeners to live in the reign of God, on earth as in heaven. These are the meek, the poor,
the merciful and pure-hearted, as described earlier in the Beatitudes. They are aware of their flaws, but
they also know that God is with them, cherishing and guiding them. They are forgiving of others because
they have been forgiven. They continually strive to listen to God in prayer. They are able to live with an
open heart, and to live in trust in God. As Jesus’ listeners today, we are called to live the same way.
PRIESTS
Rev. Robert Holtz, Pastor, ext. 11
DEACONS
Rev. Mr. Robert Bednarek
Rev. Mr. Joseph Donadieu
Rev. Mr. Kenneth Heilig
Rev. Mr. Michael Stinsman
All Deacons — ext. 10
PARISH OFFICE
103 Fourth St. Riverton, NJ 08077
PARISH MINISTRIES
856-829-1836
Mary Neary, Director
Leslie Crofton, Secretary, ext. 10
Joanne Moore, Secretary, ext. 24
LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRIES
856-786-5380
Susan Barnett, Associate
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
102 Fourth Street - Family Center
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
856-829-0090
Scott Perry, Business & Facilities
Director, ext. 14
John Scouler
Donna Casey
Patricia Hutchinson, Director
Joanne Moore, Secretary
Web Site: www.shcriverton.org
E-mail: [email protected]
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SACRED HEART CHURCH ~ RIVERTON, NEW JERSEY
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
3:30 pm — 4:15 pm
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 JOANNE MOORE AT 829-0090 X 24.
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.
PLEASE PRAY
FOR OUR DEARLY DEPARTED
AND THEIR FAMILIES
Loretta Horgan, Rudolf Bozicek, William Jeffers, Marta
Shears, Earl Gray Jr, Sr. Madeline Mary Smith, Teresa
McNulty, Frank Wigmore, Leo Carr, Francis Rooney Jr,
Patricia Mori, Joseph Corso, Raymond Buenzle, Eugene
McDonald, Robert Barry, Richard Boucher, Domenico
Lombardi, Timothy Piazza, Cecelia Sacca, Ann Hegedus,
Regina Truitt, Douglas Kirk, Rita Alven, Thomas Kovack,
Jack Murphy, Jim Dennis, John Yezzi Sr, Constance
O’Brien, Cecelia Johnson, John Doyle, Charles Milligan,
Marie McMullen, Sandra Perkins, Jerry McKeever,
Frances Orfe, Sean Cullen, Don DyBalski, Kenneth
Schiller, Edwin Matczak, Joseph Hartman Sr, Harriet
Guelich, Maureen Deegan, Anthony Giampaolo, Harry
Doherty, Edith D’Andrea, Maureen McGlashon, Lily
Corso, Paul Tillger, Joseph Fassano, Anne Schwartz,
Carol Lattanzi, Dolores DiPasquale, Donald Weist,
Stephen DeJoseph, Ray McCue, Daniel Cooney, Marypat
Chrupcala, Joseph Berkley, John Mahony Sr, Mary
Paolini, Joseph Pignatelli, Mary Smith, Mary Taylor,
Anthony Garbett, James Murphy, Kathryn Agnes, Mary
Burns, Elizabeth Johnson, Loretta Fratto, Evelyn
Morton, Julius Romero, Mary Mulvihill, Lillian Wille,
Mildred Lipsett, Leon Paulikas, Mary Chiaccio, Helen
Nachurski, Constance Bergmeister, Robert Cristella,
Maryann LaSalle, Margaret Donovan, Joseph Peditto,
Christine Rossell, Vincent Fynan Sr, Regina Criqui &
Ralph Talarico
Monday, February 13, 2017
8:00 am
Johnnie Lee Bobbitt, Jr
r/o Uncle Vince
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
8:00 am
Larry Gerlock
r/o Dot Fries
Cheryl McGlinchy
r/o Her Family
Thomas Sico, Jr
r/o Donald & Joyce Sico
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
8:00 am
George Gregg
r/o The Ehrhardt Family
Thursday, February 16, 2017
8:00 am
Joseph Corso
r/o Joe & Jean Threston
Friday, February 17, 2017
8:00 am
Henry C. Cloran
r/o His Wife, Mary
Saturday, February 18, 2017
8:00 am
People of the Parish
4:30 pm
Joseph J. & Marguerite Ely
r/o Their Family
Lani-Jean Silver
r/o Mary & Tom Hannan
James Owens
r/o Anne & Harry Rocco
Sunday, February 19, 2017
7:30 am
Elise Fries
r/o Dot Fries
Norm Rubright
r/o His Wife, Kathie
9:00 am
Robert Barry
r/o Debbie Burns
Deceased Members of the Fera
Family
r/o Al
10:30 am
Leo Carr
r/o Joe & Lisa Threston
Jeannessa McCarty
r/o Regina & Kate
Anderson
Evelyn Morton
r/o Cathy & Paul Daly
Raymond Buenzle
r/o Donald & Joyce Sico
12:00 pm
Maureen Deegan
r/o Her Family
Tracey Obeda
r/o The Ehrhardt Family
SIXTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2017
PLEASE PRAY FOR
OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Bobby Barnett, Joanne Brady, Debra Burns,
Billy Byrem, Dorothy Clinton, Tony Colkers,
Melissa Creagh, Tanya DiMaio, John Doherty, Diane
Donnelly, Fr. Michael Doyle, Florence Ehrhardt, Mary
Lou Francis, Debbie Frank, Marianne Ford, Dot Fries,
Jane Gasper, Loretta Gibson, Kelsey Goodwin, Thomas
Heliger Sr, Becky Jones, Maura Kendall, Don Kline,
Edward Knicley, Matthew Laverty, Howard & Joy
Lawmaster, Margaret Link, Molly Maerten, Robin Graff
Marinelli, William Martens, Melissa Milewski, Dawn
McGinley, William McGonigal, Mary McGovern, Kathy
Moir, Eleanor Mortiz, Shawn Mulvihill, Rick Muraresku,
Alexa Pagano, Guido Pasquale, Anthony Pignatelli,
Anthony Portella, George Reinas, Bob & Kate Salamon,
Mildred Santos, Theresa Scafidi, Michael Stanley
Schneider, Charles Sharpe, Ed Siemietkoski, Jim Sutton,
Marcia Thomas, Lynne Turley, Fr. Michael Waites, Jason
Wark, Ruth Wentworth, and Lillian Zamichieli
If you or a family member would like to be prayed for at
Mass and listed in the bulletin, please call 856-829-0090.
A Valentine Prayer
I said a Valentine prayer for you
and asked the Lord above
to fill your heart and bless your soul
With the precious gift of love.
I asked Him for sincere love
The kind that's meant to stay
Just like the generous love
You give to those you touch each day.
I prayed for love from family
And from every cherished friend
Then I asked the Lord to give you
His love that knows no end.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Weekend of February 4 & 5, 2017
$13,415.00
Same Weekend last year’s collection
$14,473.00
Average needed for weekly expenses
$14,950.00
Thank you very much for your generosity.
Please remember Sacred Heart
in your Last Will and Testament
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THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART PARISH
NOTE: Please remember all announcements to be
placed in the bulletin should be brought to the Parish
Office by Friday, one week prior to the weekend the
bulletin will be published.
Monday, February 13
12:30 pm — Catholic Daughters Card Party
Lower Church
6:00 pm — Legion of Mary
Family Center
7:00 pm — Men’s Gathering
Family Center
Tuesday, February 14
Miraculous Medal Novena
Following 8:00 am Mass
1:00 pm — Willing and Able
Family Center
7:00 pm — NA Meeting
Lower Church
Wednesday, February 15
9:00 am — Bible Study ~ Gospel of John
Family Center Meeting Room
10:00 am — Moms & Tots
Lower Church
7:00 pm — Catholic Daughters Monthly Meeting
Family Center
8:00 pm — AA Meeting
Lower Church
Thursday, February 16
6:00 pm — Mary’s Rosary Guild
Lower Church Rosary Room
7:00 pm — Dance Class
Lower Church
Friday, February 17
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Following 8:00 am Mass
6:30 pm — God’s Followers
Family Center
Saturday, February 18
9:30 am — Caregivers Retreat
Family Center
Sunday, February 19
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
1:15 pm — Celebration of Baptisms
Church
6:30 pm — Little Flowers & Blue Knights
Family Center
8:00 pm — AA Meeting
Lower Church
Men’s Fellowship
Please join us on Monday, February 13th at 7:00
pm in the Family Center.
“No one has greater love than this,
to lay down one’s life for one’s
friends.” John 15:13
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SACRED HEART CHURCH ~ RIVERTON, NEW JERSEY
Make a Joyful Noise
With Voices, Hands and Hearts
Sacred Heart Music Ministry
Church musicians often quote St. Augustine, “He who sings, prays twice”, especially whenever encouraging congregations to sing. But St Augustine also wrote that “singing is for the one who
loves”. Being able to create music within our liturgies is a sign of God’s love for us and our love for
Him -HEARTS.
Sacred Heart Music Ministry always welcomes people to join the various music ministries,
but right now there is an immediate need for cantors and instrumentalists (keyboard/organ)- VOICES and HANDS.
Cantors are the leaders of the liturgy’s
sung prayer. Although the ability to read music is
a plus, it is not a necessity. Practices and practice
recordings help the cantor to learn or review the
music scheduled. A pleasant voice, capable of
singing on pitch and a willingness to prepare,
practice and pray through song are the main requirements.
Another accompanist/substitute (organ/
keyboard) is needed for 2 Sundays each month.
Although a qualified organist/ keyboardist would
be the ideal, someone who plays piano only and
can play the hymns and Mass parts would be a
most welcome addition to our ministry.
If you are interested, please call the music
office 856-786-5380 and leave a message. You can
also speak to one of the cantors after Mass or Susan Barnett after the 10:30 am or 12 pm Masses
(choir loft).
Lent Soup Supper
Wednesday, March 8th at 6:30 pm
Sacred Heart Gym
Looking for a way to serve during Lent!! We are in
need of volunteers to help set up/clean up and
serve at our yearly Lenten Soup Supper. Lots of
hands make for lighter work! Please contact Mary
at 829-1836 or at [email protected] if you
can give us an hour or two…
Thank you :)
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY AT SACRED HEART
The next Bereavement Support Group will begin on
Thursday, February 23rd, between 7:00 to 8:30
pm in the Family Center Room 6. Each week we
will focus on a different topic.
February 23rd
Welcoming
March 2nd:
Acceptance
March 9th:
The Pain of Grief/Our
Feelings are Normal
March 16th:
Adjusting to a Life Beyond
Loss
March 23rd:
The Grieving Process
March 30th:
Our Journey Towards a New
Life
You are welcome to come for any or all of the
sessions. For more information please call Fran at
786-0445.
THE CURE
The only known cure for fear is faith.
— Lena K. Sadler
WEIGHTY
An ounce of practice is worth a pound of
preaching. — John Ray
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY DANCE
Get your tickets and reserve your table now for
our annual St. Paddy’s Day Dance when everyone
is IRISH AND WEARS GREEN!!
Date: Saturday, March 11th
Time: 7 to 11 pm
Where: Family Center Gym
Cost: $20
Tickets: Donna at 786-1709
Women’s Annual Retreat
Maris Stella Retreat Center
Harvey Cedars, NJ
“The Road to Emmaus”
March 24th, 25th & 26th
Cost $50 per night
Food $20
Every year the women of Sacred Heart Parish and
surrounding parishes take
time away to be refreshed
and renewed in God’s love
and with one another.
Please consider joining us
this year and bring a
friend, sister, sister-in-law,
daughter, mother! :)
For more information and/or to reserve a spot
please
contact
Joan
Kukawski
at
[email protected] or 856-332-7538 or Mary at
[email protected] or 829-1836.
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SIXTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME ~ FEBRUARY 12, 2017
Wednesday Morning Bible Study on the Gospel of John is off to a great start...standing
room only!!!
For more information and/or to reserve your
spot email [email protected] or
[email protected].
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS CARD PARTY
Monday, February 13th
12:30 — 3:30 pm
In the lower church
$4 Admission
Please join us
Saturday,
February 18th
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Sacred Heart
Family Center
God’s Strengthening
Love for Caregivers
Suggested cost $20
Presenter: John Patrick Gatton — Author, Writer,
Poet and Consultant in Motivational Environments. Pat will lead us in five strengthening sessions for the caregiver:
1. Engage God’s Strengthening Love through
guided contemplative prayer
2. Invite God’s infinite refreshing healing love
3. Explore a general plan for you
4. Explore available support resources
5. Experience how God’s strengthening love helps
us manage complex situations
Come and experience a day of prayer, reflection
and renewal with other caregivers; be refreshed
and learn some simple practices to strengthen you
as you care for others.
Continental Breakfast, please bring your own
lunch, coffee, tea and ice tea will be provided.
RSVP
—
Mary
at
829-1836
or
[email protected].
Come for cards, light refreshments, tombola, door
prizes and fellowship. All welcome — men also.
Catechist, Karen Howard,
gets creative when teaching
about the ‘Fruits of the
Spirit’ to her 8th grade Religious Ed Class...WAY TO GO
KAREN!
“We branch out producing
fruit of the Holy Spirit as we
remain in Jesus (who is the
Vine and we are the branches)” - Karen Howard
Attention Men!
Join Sacred Heart's Men's Fellowship and other Catholic
men from across the Diocese of Trenton at the 20th Annual Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Men’s Conference on
Saturday, Feb. 25 at Saint Joseph Parish in Toms River,
NJ.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Into the Breach”.
The day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and will feature
Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop David O’Connell, as
well as inspiring talks by U.S. congressman Chris Smith;
apologist and evangelist Tim Staples, and Executive Director of the Legacy of Life Foundation Marie Joseph.
There will also be music, vendors, and fellowship with
other men who are looking to grow in their walk with. A
youth breakout session will also be offered for young men
from 8th grade to college age.
Cost is $25 per person in advance ($30 at the door); $10
for students. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For
more information or to register online go to
www.catholicmenforjesuschrist.org.
The Sacred Heart's Men's Fellowship will caravan to the
conference, leaving the Family Center parking lot at 6:45
am. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Matthew Bove at m.shcriverton.org or 856-296-3576.
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SACRED HEART CHURCH ~ RIVERTON, NEW JERSEY
SACRED HEART YOUTH MINISTRY ~ TNT
Sacred Heart Youth Ministry continues to be a
gathering filled with friendship faith, and fun!
Here are our February events!
Sunday, February 12th ~ Meeting ~ 7:00 pm ~
Family Center
Friday, February 24th ~ Family Movie Night ~
Trolls ~ 7:00 pm ~ Gym
Sunday, February 26th ~ Meeting ~ 7:00 pm ~
Family Center
Operation Christmas Child will be collecting the
following for February: Dental Hygiene Items,
which can be placed in the Blue Collection box in
the Family Center.
Thank you for your support
For any questions, please email us at:
[email protected]
Bowing, Pizza, Auction and fun!!!
Please help support Bread of Life Food Pantry on
Sunday, February 26th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at
Laurel Lanes on Route 73 in Maple Shade.
Tickets $20 - PP - Auction Tickets $5/20. Includes
lanes, shoes, pizza + drinks. To reserve your lane
call Julie Scheffler at 856-336-5240.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOAGIE SALE
Saturday, February 18th
American or Tuna hoagies are available on a 12”
hoagie roll. Orders can be placed at 829-9859 or
email [email protected] for pick up on
Saturday, February 18th, between 10:00 am &
12:00 noon. Cost is $5.00
per hoagie. Please leave
your
name,
phone
number,
number
of
hoagies you wish to order
and the time when you will pick them up. Pick up
is at our Council Home at Broad and Elm Streets
in Palmyra.
Thank you for your support… Your Knights.
WEEKEND MUSIC — FEBRUARY 12TH
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Holy Wisdom, Lamp of Learning
Eye Has Not Seen
Age to Age
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
2017
STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR
SACRED HEART FAMILY ...
February 18th ~ 9:30 am ~ Care Givers’ Retreat
for all Sacred Heart Ministers ~ Family Center
March 11th ~ St. Patrick’s Day Dance ~ Family
Center Gym
Save the date!
Sacred Heart Church
3rd Annual Golf
Outing
May 8th, 2017
More information to
follow.
NEED A MIRACLE?
Our Lady of Grace Statue is available to visit in
your home for a week at a time. She has
been known to bring peace and healing
when she visits. The Legion of Mary
representative will bring the statue to
your home and lead a brief prayer. Then
Legion of Mary (Mary Mother of Divine
Mercy group) will continue to pray for
your intentions and your family while the statue
remains in your home. To schedule a visit please
call Angel Sauro at 856-461-3873.
Our Lady looks forward to visiting you.
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.