Sacred Heart Parish
Second Sunday of Lent
This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;
Listen to him
Today’s Readings:
1st Reading—Genesis 12:1-4a| 2nd Reading—2 Timothy 1:8b-10
Gospel—Matthew 17:1-9
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Pastor’s Corner
Dear Parishioners,
The First Sunday of Lent this past week was a special day for me due to being installed as your new pastor,
priest servant for the good people of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Know that I am deeply blessed and
honored to accept this role and responsibility for you, my new faith family in Oxford. Your welcome expressed in many ways since my arrival and your grand hospitality to all on installation Sunday was admirable and appreciated. The liturgy and meal were divine!
As stated at Mass, it was not just a special day for me but a special day for all of us because we are all
called, consecrated, and commissioned by virtue of our baptism to work together to do the Lord’s work in
making our parish community, vital and vibrant now, and for generations to come. May our good Lord
guide and strengthen our energy and efforts to respond to today’s pastoral reality and as being known as a
welcoming, worshipping, and witnessing catholic community of faith.
I invite you to walk with me and work with me in the days and months ahead for together we can all do
something beautiful for God in God’s world. In the next few months I will be meeting chairpersons of
various groups, teams, ministries and councils in order to learn about the parish and what is needed or
dreamed of for the parish community in days and years ahead. One thing, I will be offering in the future
and hopefully by Pentecost Sunday, is a Ministry Fair Sunday sign-up day so that we can all build and
nourish the parish community in the future. More information about ministry fair Sunday will be forthcoming.
Again, this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.
Peace, In Christ
Father Mike
Communion Calls
If you, a neighbor or a loved one is homebound and cannot make Mass, please reach out to the Parish Office to
arrange delivery of Communion and/or necessary sick call. Please call us at 610-932-5040 and we can make
arrangements for you to receive the Blessed Sacrament.
Renew your romance
In spring thoughts often turn to sprucing
up. Why not freshen up your relationship
also? Look at your marriage in a new
way on a Weekend of Discovery. You
deserve it! Coming Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekends are March 31April2 at the Great Valley Sheraton in
Frazer, and July 7-9 at Our Lady of
Czestochowa in Doylestown. Early registration is highly recommended. Visit our
website at: www.wwme-philly.org or contact
Al & Mary Liz Heumann at 610-449-1859.
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From the Archdiocese of Philadelphia:
The Observance of the Memorial of Saint Patrick and the
Lenten Obligation to Abstain from Meat on Friday
March 17, 2017
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, the Archbishop of
Philadelphia, in accord with the Code of Canon Law (Canon
87), grants a dispensation to all Roman Catholics in the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia from the obligation to abstain
from meat on the Memorial of Saint Patrick on Friday,
March 17, 2017.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
BYOBibles
Lenten Study:
The Person of Jesus
Sue Matthews will be offering a 6 week course (no
tests) on the Person of Jesus. This course will be
offered every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm in the
Parish Meeting Room and will take us through Lent
into Holy Week. Sue has a Master’s degree in
Historical Spirituality. Bring your own Bibles and
join us!
Sessions will include topics such as:
Save the date!
Saturday, March 25, 9 am – 2 pm
Join us in our parish hall for this
wonderful opportunity to grow in faith
with others right here at Sacred Heart!
Sacred Heart Lenten Retreat:
Be the Best You Can Be – Just BE
LEAVE YOUR CROSS
ON THE CROSS
You’re invited to join fellow parishioners during
Lent in “nailing” petitions
to the cross in our
Narthex. Use a piece of the
provided paper to write a
prayer, your cross, or a
burden that you have, fold
it and pin it to the cross.
March 15—Jesus the Christ; Fulfillment of the Old
Testament
March 22—Titles of God the Father, Jesus, & The
Holy Spirit
March 29—Jesus, the Holy One of God
April 5—The Crucifixion & the Medical Terms
April 12—The Church: US as The Body of Christ
Ladies Auxiliary News
Please join us for our next meeting this Thursday,
March 16th at 7pm in the Parish Meeting Room
Remember to keep these petitions, both our own
and those of others, in our prayers this
Lenten Season.
All the petitions on the cross will be burned in the
fire before Easter Vigil Mass on April 15th.
Please Congratulate our Newly Baptized
Aiden Joseph Delp Andrew Jordan Delp Logan Brian Kilpatrick
Sophia Brielle Hildenbrand James Andrew Finnegan V
Eucharistic Adoration—Lent
After the Last Supper, Jesus went with His friends to the Garden of Gethsemani and there
He asked them, “Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Mt 26: 40). This is the same
invitation that Jesus asks us. So, instead of giving up “treats” this Lent, why not consider
spending some personal, quiet time with Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is always waiting for
you and speaks to you in the silence.
Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm. Nothing is needed to
do this but an open heart to Jesus Christ. You may come at anytime and stay for any length of time. However, If you are interested in becoming an adorer, or would like to know more about Eucharistic
Adoration, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962 or you may leave your contact information
in the steel box in the Narthex, next to the Status of the Sacred Heart, and Joann will contact you.
Ministries at Mass
Saturday, March 18, 2017
5:00 PM
EM: L. Ledger, J. Gallagher, L. Baggott
Lector: J. Norris
Altar Server: Elizabeth T., Bridgette K., Morgan C.
Ushers: Beau Jones
Sunday, March 19, 2017
7:45 AM ( Both Species)
EM: D. Sceski, J. D’Aquanno, C. Quigley,
D. Signs, J. Mosley
Lector: R. Angelo
Altar Server: Moly & Maura J.,Hannah D.
9:00 AM
EM: B. Hampshire, H. Staszesky, M. Staszesky
Lector: P. Long
Altar Server: Kendall T., Clinton W., Kieran S.
Ushers: Mark Bradford, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel
Hamilton
10:30 AM
EM: M. Hillegass, B. Leach, B. Williams
Lector: M. Van Woert
Altar Servers: Gabe L., Zachary R.
Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette
12:00 PM
EM: P. Carnevale, D. Murphy, Jeri Santine
Lector: P. Leyman
Altar Server: Patrick M., Clare & Ivan S.
Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson
Mass Intentions
Saturday
5:00 pm
Sunday
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
March 11, 2017
Ann Mentzer
March 12, 2017
Barbara Frances Reilly
The People of Sacred Heart
Tyler Ritchie Brown
Mr. & Mrs. John Urich
Monday
March 13, 2017
8:00 am
Joy Jordan
Tuesday
March 14, 2017
7:00 pm
Dorothy Arthur
Wednesday
March 15, 2017
8:00 am
Joseph Cappelli
Thursday
March 16, 2017
8:00 am
Special Intention
Friday March 17, 2017
8:00 am
Dorothy Arthur
Saturday
5:00 pm
Sunday
7:45 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00pm
12:00 pm
March 18, 2017
Peter Comero
March 19, 2017
Howard Gwin
The People of Sacred Heart
John L Santangell, Jr.
Rebekah Roberts
Mr & Mrs John Urich
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Susan Curran, Frances McCummings,
Fran Elena Laughlin, Bud Lyon, Frank Placchetti, Tommy Reilly, Mary Grace Charron,
Ruthann Miller, Todd Shelly, Lucas Reiner, Cole Brouse, Heather Zittle Nardillo, Rev. William
Lange, Beth McGrogan, Gregory Trunzo, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Kevin Malone,
Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Ethan Navarro, Francis
(Hank) Collins, Richard James, and all parishioners with special needs.
An opportunity for Almsgiving this Lent:
Sacred Heart will host the Family Promise again during the week of March 26th through
April 2nd 2017.
If you have not already volunteered and would like more information on what’s involved
or how to get involved, Family Promise volunteers will be available on Sunday, March 12th, after each Mass to
answer questions. A member of the Parish Core Team will follow up and contact interested volunteers.
Background Clearances are required for participation. Please contact the parish office if you need an update for
yours: 610-932-5040!
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Sunday, March 12, 2017
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School News
Sacred Heart School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is now
accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year. We provide a quality Catholic education enhanced with the
latest technology, fine arts and foreign language program. From the moment students and parents walk
through the doors of Sacred Heart, they have a sense of belonging, both to the school and parish community.
Our school provides a nurturing environment in which students feel comfortable learning, growing and making
decisions.
You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see all of the wonderful things happening in our school. Please
contact our development director, Jennifer Whelan, at [email protected] or 610-932-3633 for
additional information or to schedule a tour.
See what our students say about Sacred Heart School~
“School is like my family.”
“Teachers care about us.”
“I can talk about God anytime.”
“My school friends will keep me from doing wrong because of the values we are taught, and I will do the same for them.”
“When somebody gets hurt, everybody is sad.”
“I like that we pray every day in the morning for people who are special to us.”
“I get to go to church and receive the Body of Christ.”
“In a Catholic school, I can be myself. Nobody will make me feel ashamed about who I really am,
because God made me that way.”
“I can pray. I pray at the beginning, middle and end of the day.”
“I like to wear a uniform everyday-my friends and I match.”
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 8th- HASA Family Night Talent Show and Dinner
Friday, March 10th- Stations of the Cross, 2:15
Monday, March 20th- Terra Nova Testing begins
Please extend a warm welcome to our new Parishioners
David & Carol Hughes
Kristen Campbell
Brandon & Courtney Van Wagner and family
James & Diane Joyce
Michael & Jomae Luciano
Patricia Urban
The Knights of Columbus
The hunt will begin promptly at
11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8th on
the parish lawns surrounding Sacred
Heart Church. Prizes will be given to
all participants after the hunt ends.
Bring your Easter baskets and your
cameras!
Have you visited the Stewardship kiosk lately
located in the Narthex?
New Lenten materials have just been supplied:
Be sure to check them out!
Suggested good will donations are posted.
BISHOP SHANAHAN HS SPRING VISIT
DATES
You Are Invited!
7TH GRADE VISITATION DAY
March 29, 2017
8:30am - 1:30pm
7TH GRADE PRACTICE EXAM
April 1, 2017
8:00 am - 12:00 Noon
6TH 7TH, and 8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE
April 5, 2017 7:00 pm
Tours, academic presentation, classroom demonstrations, Activities Fair, Q&A with department chairs, teachers and coaches
and refreshments. Parish school students register for Visitation
Day through their teachers. Middle school/private school students register at www.shanahan.org Practice Exam and Open
House registration at www.shanahan.org Questions? Contact [email protected] or call Carol Dale 610-343-6206
Sacred Heart Giving
March 4th & 5th
Regular: 17925.67
Poor Box: 376.00
Building Maint Fund: 1726.00
Thank you for your generosity!
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PASTOR
Rev. Michael F. Hennelly
[email protected]
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS
Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey
Sacred Heart Parish Office
Office: 610-932-5040
Fax:
610-932-5041
203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363
Website:
www.sacredheart.us
Sacred Heart Parish School
610-932-3633
205 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363
Website:
www.shsoxford.us
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm
Sunday
7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon
DAILY
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 8:00 am
& Friday 8:30 am
Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm Mass
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin
Reconciliation
Saturday at 4:00 — 4:40 pm (and after Mass)
Adoration
Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Rosary
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 am
Friday - 8:00 am
Miraculous Medal Novena
Monday following 8:00 am Mass
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
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 month at 4:15 pm
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”.
Sunday, March 12, 2017