Sacred Heart Parish
Clifton Heights, PA
Sacred Heart Church
Saint Hedwig Chapel
316 East Broadway Avenue
Clifton Heights, PA 19018
Rectory: 623-0409
4th & Hayes Streets
Chester, PA 19013
Rectory: 623-0409
MASSES
MASS
Daily: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M.
Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M.
Sunday - 7:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.
Holy Day - As Scheduled Holy Hour - Friday 8:30AM
Confessions - Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M.
Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M.
Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual
(Polish and English)
Confessions - Sunday at 9:00 A.M.
Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
To live and grow as a church in the Roman Catholic tradition
by devotion to God in worship, doctrine, ministry,
and loving service to each other and to the people entrusted to us.
Rev. Msgr. George A. Majoros, Pastor
PHONE: 610-623-0409
[email protected]
www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net
Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon
AUGUST 28, 2016
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Mass Intentions
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ 2016
Sacred Heart Church
4:00PM Vigil + Jimmy & Barbara Smith Of Smith family
Sunday, August 28
7:30AM + Thomas & Robin McLoughlin Of Family
11:00AM + Intention of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund
Monday, August 29
8:00AM
NO MASS (Open For Prayer & Devotion)
Tuesday, August 30
8:00AM + Matteo & Angelina Fabrizio & deceased family
members
Wednesday, August 31
8:00AM NO MASS (Open For Prayer & Devotion)
Thursday, September 1
8:00AM + Henry J. Grassa, Sr. Of Son, Henry & family
Friday, September 2
8:00AM + Patrice Murphy Of Mom & Dad
Saturday, September 3
4:00PM Vigil + Cavanaugh, Salute & Lesniak Families Of
John Moran
Sunday, September 4
7:30AM + Patricia Walsh Of Connie Kleinschmidt
11:00AM + Intention of the Rosary Sodality
St. Hedwig’s Chapel
Sunday, August 28
9:15AM + Richard Zoltak Of Zoltak family
Sunday, September 4
9:15AM + Joseph Sewruk Of St. Hedwig’s Choir
Friday Holy Hours
Due to the Mass Schedule and the Rotating Celebrants,
Friday Devotions will continue but the prayers will be led by
one of our Adult Servers. On First Fridays, there will be Holy
Mass followed by a Holy Hour with the traditional First Friday
Devotional Prayers.
The Following Have Asked
For Our Prayers
Bill Becht - Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D’Orazio James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick- Christine Hanson - Jayden Patricia Kaeser- Kaitlyn Klein - Joanne Marks - Jackie
McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Helen Pincurek Kathy Pivnickas - Jean Sherwood - Tracey Sodermann Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie WrzesniewskiHelen & Al Yakas.
Forty Hours Devotions at Sacred Heart
September 19, 20, 21. Please mark you calendar for this
very special devotion. More information to follow in next
weeks bulletin.
Mass Celebrants Weekend of August 27-28, 2016
Sacred Heart
4:00PM (Vigil) Fr. Pazmany
7:30AM
Msgr. Majoros
11:00AM
Msgr. Majoros
St. Charles Borromeo
5:00PM (Vigil) Msgr. Majoros
7:30AM
Fr. McKenzie
10:00AM
Fr. Devine
4:00PM
Fr. DeGrassa
St. Hedwig’s Chapel
9:15AM Msgr. Jagodzinski
Mass Celebrants Weekend of September 3-4 2016
Sacred Heart
4:00PM (Vigil) Msgr. Majoros
7:30AM
Fr. Pazmany
11:00AM
Msgr. Majoros
St. Charles Borromeo
5:00PM (Vigil) Fr. McKenzie
7:30AM
Msgr. Majoros
10:00AM
Fr. Devine
4:00PM
Fr. Speziale
St. Hedwig’s Chapel
9:15AM Msgr. Majoros
Please note Mass Celebrants are subject to change
EM’s, Lectors, September 3-4
4:00PM Czerwinski/Leoncio/R. Terpstra
7:30AM Bush/Wufsus
11:00AM DeVitis/Johnson/Dukinas
Counters: Team A
Sacred Heart Candle for August
+ Joseph & Agnes Lizut & Sons
+ Elizabeth Burns
St. Hedwig Candle For August
+ Joseph & Stanley Zdun
+ Anthony & Catherine Skorupa
St. Hedwig Candle For September
+ Alberta (Gluszek) Of Marie Simpson
Open Mass Intentions At Sacred Heart
September 16, 22, 23, 27, 30
October 25, 27, 28, 30 (11AM)
November 1 (12noon), 4, 7, 8, 13 (11AM), 17, 28,
December 6, 15, 16,
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Dear Partnering Parishioners,
Please Pray
Father Larry Kozak, a son of our parish, Parochial Vicar at Saint Anastasia Church, Newtown Square, and son of Kathy and Larry
Kozak, was hit by a car while he was walking for exercise on Friday evening, August 19. He is in Lankenau Hospital in stable
condition. He has had several surgeries to date. He faces a lengthy recovery. Please continue to keep Father Larry Kozak and his
family, especially his parents, Cathy and Larry in your prayers.
Father Devine informed me that he is thinking about leaving St. Charles Parish in mid-September. The reason he shared with me is
that he has been thinking about this move for some time. He misses his dear friend Father Slobogin and was thinking about rejoining
him at Saint Matthew Parish, Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia. Please keep Father Devine in your thoughts and prayers as he ponders
this decision.
Parish Finance Council Meetings
I met with both Parish Finance Councils this past week. I am grateful for the dedication and commitment of these men and women to
help advise me on these important financial matters so we can all be good stewards of God’s manifold blessings. Both parish finance
councils approved the work of my respective predecessors: the Annual Parish Financial Report of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 201; and,
the Budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year—which will guide our spending this year.
A common theme that surfaced in both councils was to stress to all parishioners to go to Church every Sunday and Holy Day of
Obligation, to redouble their use of their Church Offering envelopes as their “thank you” back to God in sacrificial giving for all His
blessings; and to become more involved in the various ministries and good works of our faith communities. Both councils want us to
explore online or electronic giving.
The St. Charles Finance Council suggests that we evaluate the greater use of our parish facilities, especially the rectory and church
hall meeting rooms, and the possible sale of the Kelly House and the Parish Center (former Convent); try to increase use of the scrip
(gift card) program; and explore utilizing space behind the rectory for additional parking.
The Sacred Heart Finance Council is considering how to help families send their children to Parish Religious Education (by
establishing donors to assist needy families; sponsor a PREP Student Program to help defray costs); and by exploring estimates for
pointing the Church and making needed repairs to the chimney, bell tower, and ramp.
Both Parish Finance Councils will help me prepare a report that will be either send out in the Block Collection mailing and or printed
as a handout in the Bulletin in October.
I was happy to celebrate Holy Mass last Sunday at St. Hedwig’s and meet the wonderful spirit-filled people there. St. Hedwig’s is a
beautiful Church. If you have not seen it please make it a point to go for Mass on a Sunday at 9:15A.M. Be prepared there is no airconditioning. Maybe someone will hit the Lottery.
Thank you everyone for living your faith that it is experienced in your love and concern for one another, and in the joy you share
because you love the Lord!! Keep it up it is contagious!!
Blessings,
Monsignor George A. Majoros
Tuesdays beginning September 13, 2016 - 7:30pm
Event: Support Group for Divorced Catholics
Find comfort and counsel consistent with Catholic teachings.
The Catholic’s DIVORCE SURVIVAL Guide 12-week group
begins with a free information night on Sept. 13th at 7:30PM.
Location: St. Pius X Parish, Broomall, PA
More info: Call Mary Lou & Brandt Butler at 610-690-1699,
[email protected] or go to www.saintpius.net.
Suggested donation of $35 includes a “Personal Survival
Guide”, refreshments and all materials for 12 weeks.
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Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at
12 noon, St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Schwenksville, PA.
Most Rev. John J. McIntyre, Celebrant. For more information
call 610-287-2525 x 104 or www.stteresacalcutta.com.
Refreshments will follow in the Parish Hall.
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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act
of praise to God for all HE has given you.
Save the Date
CLEARANCE SALE
at the Thrift Shop
September 10, 2016
9AM to 1PM
There will be a huge clearance sale at the
Thrift Shop to make room for an
ALL NEW INVENTORY.
Stop in for some fantastic bargains and also
to take home a delicious home made baked
good made by our wonderful parishioners!
Please tell family and friends!
Will You Bake?
For Our Thrift Shop Clearance Sale?
Remember Time, Talent & Treasure. True
acts of Stewardship!. Call the rectory so we
will know how many items we will have to
sell. Thank you!!
DONATION DROP OFF DATES
9 TO 11AM
Saturday, September 24th
Saturday, October 29th
Please come to the Convent on Berkley &
Holly Street on these dates if you would like
to drop off items for our Thrift Shop!
PLEASE ~ NO clothing, exercise equipment,
encyclopedias, computers or books!!
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday December 3rd
The Christmas Bazaar Executive Committee has been
formed! Thank you to those who volunteered!
The Committee will be requesting additional volunteers
to head the various sub-committees. A meeting to start
setting up this event will be posted in the bulletin as
soon as a date is set.
Sacred Heart - August 21, 2016
Sunday Envelopes 95
$1,516.00
Loose
225.00
TOTAL
1,741.00
Catholic University
331.00
Assumption
80.00
Loose
81.00
St. Hedwig - August 21, 2016
Sunday Envelopes
33
$992.00
Loose
69.00
TOTAL
1,016.00
Catholic University
144.00
Assumption
5.00
Loose
7.00
Thank You For Your Generosity
Today’s 2nd Collection Catholic University
Next Weekend Forty Hours Flowers/Devotions
Don’t forget your parish when on vacation because
the bills never seem to take a vacation!
You Still Have a Chance To Win BIG!
Our only summer fundraiser!! THROUGH
Labor Day. Lucky numbers will be the
same as the EVENING PA lottery drawing.
$25 each - extra forms can be found in the
vestibule at both worship sites.$1,000 could
be yours on Labor Day! GOOD LUCK !
Sacred Heart Rectory Summer Hours
Mon-Tues 8:30AM-4:00PM (lunch 12:30-1:00)
Wed-Fri 8:30AM - 1:00 PM
Regular hours will resume after Labor Day
Candles For The Month
Are available at both worship sites. Please call the Rectory
office during business hour if you wish to reserve a candle for
the month for a loved one. The cost is $20.
Malvern Retreat House
For Women: Women of all ages are welcome to attend a
retreat Friday, September 30 to Saturday, October 1 in the
beautiful McShain- Horstmann Family Life Center. The retreat will focus on the theme of Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood and will feature presentations by Pat Gohn,
popular Catholic author of the book Blessed, Beautiful &
Bodacious. Including meals. Info or to register please
visit malvernretreat.com or call 610-644-0400.
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Please Join Us!
Acts of the Apostles Bible Study
St. Charles Borromeo, Drexel Hill
If you’ve ever wondered what Acts is really about, how
the Early Church relates to our Church today or about your
role in the Kingdom of God, then join us for Acts: The Spread
of the Kingdom. Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom is a Bible
study which explores the story of the Early Church in light of
the Holy Spirit and demonstrates how this story is important
for all Disciples of Christ.
Enrich and deepen your faith. Learn how the Church accomplishes the monumental task of teaching, preaching, healing
and restoring outcasts with the Holy Spirit working with and
through Her, and how you are also called to participate in the
Kingdom of God.
The Acts of the Apostles provides us more than a history of
the First Christians - it is the story about the Early Church
with the Holy Spirit as the protagonist. Christ did not leave
His Apostles alone - He sent the Holy Spirit to guide, instruct
and equip them. Enrich and deepen your faith as you learn
how the Apostles continued Christ’s mission on earth through
the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Join us for Acts: The Spread of the Kingdom at St. Charles
Borromeo in Drexel Hill beginning September 7 at 7:00 PM
and continuing every Wednesday. There is a possibility of
a group meeting on Thursday mornings at 9:30 beginning
on September 8. For more information or to register for the
study please contact Suzanne Judge at 610-626 4687 or
[email protected] .
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Jubilee Hours Of Mercy Around the Area
SAVE THE DATES
Wednesday, Sept 14 at 7p m-Exaltation of the Holy Cross ,
Holy Cross Parish, Springfield
Thursday, Oct 6, 7pm, St. Alphonsus Parish, Maple Glen
Friday, Oct 14, after 7pm Mass, Our Lady of Czestochowa
Shrine*, Doylestown
Wednesday, Nov 2 after the 11am Mass, St. Katharine
Drexel Shrine*, Bensalem
EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
Solemn Mass And Closing of the Principal
HOLY DOOR OF MERCY
Sunday, November 6, 2016 ~ 6:30 p.m. Mass
Confessions begin at 5:30 p.m. Archbishop Charles J.
Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Principal Celebrant and Homilist
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul18th Street and
Benjamin Franklin Parkway Phila., PA 19103. To learn more
about the Jubilee Year of Mercy in the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia, visit: http://archphila.org/mercy/
Polish American Festival
The festival will be held at the
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Ferry Road in Doylestown, PA.
The festival takes place
Labor Day Weekend,
Saturday, September 3,
Sunday, September 4 and
Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
12:00 Noon to 8:00PM.
Featuring carnival rides, live music and stage shows
and ongoing entertainment on the main stage .
Polish Folk Dance Groups, Polish and American Foods.
Admission is $12.00
(includes all events, carnival rides)
The festival will continue on
Saturday, September 10 and
Sunday, September 11.
For information visit the website
PolishAmericanFestival.com or PolishShrine.com
Bereavement Support Group
St. Dorothy Parish, Drexel Hill offers an 8 week Bereavement
Support Group to begin on Tuesday, September 20 at
7:3;0PM in the Library (church annex). All are welcome, especially those who have lost a loved one in the past 3-36
months. There is an experienced group leader, on-site parking and no fee. To register or for more information, call Trish
Sullivan at 610-789-7257 or Kathie Mc Gonigal, RN at 267603-9512.
Peddler’s Village Murder Mystery Luncheon
“Charlie’s Angels of Death” will be presented at the Cock n
Bull Restaurant on Tuesday, October 18th. The cost is
$72.00 which includes transportation, lunch choice of London
Broil or Baked Flounder, the show, and shopping time, tips.
Board bus at 10:15AM at Home Depot in Folsom. Depart
Lahaska at 5:00PM. Reservations must be made prior to
LABOR DAY. Call Carole & Paul at 610-461-0443.
FREE NATIONWIDE MINISTRY
TO TRAVELING CATHOLICS
If you are traveling in the USA and
cannot locate a church for Mass or
Confession, call 1-800-627-7846
or www.Masstimes.org.
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