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PASTORAL STAFF & OFFICES SACRED REV. LAWRENCE C. SWINK, Pastor REV. ROBERT F. KILNER, Parochial Vicar REV. MR. WILLIAM CARTER, Permanent Deacon HEART REV. MR. MATTHEW C. LAIDLEY, Permanent Deacon REV. MR. ANTHONY T. BARRASSO , Permanent Deacon, Retired REV. MR. ALBERT E. GRAHAM, JR., Permanent Deacon, Retired ROMAN

PARISH OFFICE: CATHOLIC 205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934 -2261 (E -mail) [email protected] Fax (301) 934 -5435 CHURCH Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mrs. Concetta Schmitz, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Christine Knecht, Finance & Human Resources Mrs. Caitlin Milby, Receptionist

AUGUST 11, 2019 NEALE SCHOOL: 104 Port Tobacco Road - (301) 934 -9595 or (301) 870 -3679 201 St. Mary's Avenue Grades Pre -K thru 8. After school day care. Mrs. Linda Bourne , Principal P.O. Box 1390 La Plata, Maryland 20646 -1390 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION: - Mr. William Wannall, Pastoral Associate (301) 934 2261 (301) 934 -2261, Ext. 107 (301) 648 -8783 ( Emergencies) MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND, HOSPITAL & NURSING HOMES: www.sacredheartlaplata.org Mrs. Julie Ferrero, Coordinator www.facebook.com/SacredHeartLaPlata (301) 752 -2377

Twitter: @SacHeartLaPlata CHAPLAIN TO HOSPITAL (UMCRMC) Rev. Mr. Walter G. Rourke, Permanent Deacon (301) 934 -2261 WEEKEND MASSES: Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM ( at 4:20PM) YOUTH MINISTRY: Sundays: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM Ms. Anna Albrittain, Director 8:00 AM at St. ’s Monastery (Carmel) (301) 934 -2261, Ext. 105

DAILY MASSES: MUSIC MINISTRY:

- Mrs. Patricia Lane , Director Monday thru Friday 12:00 Noon (301) 934 -3386 7:15 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel) Wednesday - 7:00 PM FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE: Saturday - 8:00 AM (Carmel), 9:00 AM () Mr. Knecht (301) 934 -2261

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: CUSTODIAN: As Announced. Mr. Dan Bearden (301) 934 -2261 ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily in the Adoration Chapel - FIRST FRIDAY: 7:30 9:00 PM each Wednesday in the Main Church - Confessions 6:00 7:00 PM Mass & Devotions to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM BAPTISMS: For children, parents should fill out the online Request for Baptism form and then contact Concetta Schmitz at : 301.934.2261 (ext. 103) at least one month in advance to schedule a Weekly during May & October. Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary after 9 AM Mass each Saturday. date and attend a preparation class. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM: ADULT FAITH FORMATION: We are an affiliate parish of the St. John Paul II Regional Faith For- Please call the parish office to arrange for the instructions about our mation Program. K thru Grade 8, meets Sundays, 10:20 - 11:40 - AM at ANS, September thru May. faith. Classes are held on Tuesdays (September thru May) from 7:00

8:30 PM PARISH COUNCIL: Meets September through May.

PENANCE/RECONCILIATION: YOUTH NIGHT: Second Saturday, September through May. - First Fridays : 6:00 - 7:00 PM

- Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM PARISH MEMBERSHIP: - Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 PM We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register as soon as possible. To be eligible for admission to our Religious - By appointment Education program, reception of the Sacraments or to receive testimonial letters for sponsorship outside the Parish, an individual MARRIAGE: must be a registered participating member of the parish, known to the Couples must contact a or deacon at least 6 months before the pastor, attending the sacraments and supporting the ministries of anticipated date. Marriage preparation program is required. the church. When moving from the parish, please notify the office.

ITEMS FOR UPCOMING BULLETIN DUE TO PARISH OFFICE BY 12 NOON MONDAY SACRED H EART C HURCH , L A P LATA

FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED MARY is this Thursday, August 15, and is a holy

day of obligation. There will be a vigil Mass at 7:00PM on Wednesday , August 14. On Thursday, August 15 there SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDI- NARY TIME will be Masses celebrated at 7:15 AM (Carmel), 12 Noon,

7:00AM Intentions of Sarah and Oliver and 7:00PM. 8:00AM Intentions of Elizabeth Brannon 9:00AM Intentions of Grace Ortiz A NEW AND EXCITING MUSICAL opportunity 12:00PM Intentions of Daniel Steven Gray awaits you!! In keeping with Fr. Larry’s plan to make our MONDAY, AUGUST 12, JANE FRANCES DE CHAN- church more beautiful, we would also like to invite you to TAL, RELIGIOUS 7:15AM Intentions of Edward Cooke and Family audition for our new St. Michael the Choir. We 12:00PM Repose of the soul of Thomas Benedict are looking for people with a musical background or musi- TUESDAY AUGUST 13, PONTIAN, AND HIP- cal experience that can give their time to God in song and POLYTUS, PRIEST, MARTYRS 7:15AM Intentions of Jay Johnson worship. This choir will sing at the Noon Mass and will be 12:00PM Intentions of Gerda Biglin separate from our other choirs we already have in place. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, SAINT , We will be holding auditions the week of August 27 – 30 . PRIEST AND MARTYR 7:15AM Intentions of Lawrence Cooke For the audition, please plan to perform one prepared 12:00PM Repose of the soul of Dorothy West piece of music and to do some singing from the hymnal. 7:00PM Repose of the soul of Tom Kruczek For questions or to set up an audition, please contact the THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, THE ASSUMPTION OF THE parish office at 301 -934 -2261. BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:15AM Intentions of Father Ken Gill 12:00PM Repose of the souls of John & Martha Murphy St. Mary's in Bryantown is offering a series 7:00PM Repose of the soul of Rocco Caroleo on MENTAL WELLNESS. Final session on August FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, OF HUNGARY 20th. Good mental health is an important factor in having a 7:15AM Intentions of Gertrude A. Lyles happy life. This 4 session series will give insight into what 12:00PM Repose of the soul of Mary De Nittis mental wellness is and how to maintain it. Included in this SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, WEEKDAY; VIGIL: TWENTI- we will discuss helpful strategies for facing and helping our

ETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME loved ones to face depression, anxiety, addiction, and grief. 8:00AM Intentions of Father Ken Gill The presentations will be given by Caitlin Langreich. Caitlin 9:00AM Intentions of Sarah and Oliver 5:00PM Intentions of Don Larsen has a M.A. clinical mental health counseling and is certified clinical trauma professional. You don’t have to come to each Please note that the 8AM Saturday and Sunday Masses, and the 7:15AM presentation to benefit from this series and there will be time daily Mass take place at Mt. Carmel Monastery. All other Masses are for Q&A. If you, or someone you know, is interested in celebrated at Sacred Heart. learning more about how to achieve and maintain mental wellness, please join us!

Tuesdays 7 -8:30pm August 20. For more information Fr Bob and I have been discerning how to better serve the about this series, contact Fr. Conley spiritual needs of the Parish. Sacred scripture tells us “the [email protected] harvest is plenty but the laborers are few” while St. Alfonso Liguori states “ should offer some sort of spiritual direction as .” *ATTENTION YOUNG ADULTS (18-30s)* ( Happy Hour for Young Adults) Fr. Bob and I will both be available in the church in the rec- tory-side and adoration chapel-side confessionals on Fri- Sacred Heart is offering a new op- days between the hours of 3:00-6:00 PM. portunity for young adults to pray together, worship together, and During these three hours, we will be available to hear con- hang out together. We call this new fessions, and without an appointment, receive spiritual di- venture P3. Beginning on Wednes- rection. I only ask that you be aware of other people in line day August 21, and continuing on the third and keep the time to no more than 15 minutes. Wednesday of each month, please join other young I hope this new opportunity will give you the chance to adults for Mass at 7pm, Adoration and Confession have your spiritual questions answered and to get closer to at 7:30pm, a meditation by Father Bob at 7:50pm the Lord through a more frequent use of the sacrament. and finally, a late Happy Hour at the Greene Turtle at 8:30pm.

In Christ, Fr. Larry NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Rev. Eamon Dignan, Rev. Msgr. Cary Hill, Dianne Goodrich, Thomas Reid, Kass Harker, Valentin Velasquez, Roberto Dennis, Diane Kittel, Crystal Thomas, Kelly Wilson, Betty Sweeney, Deacon Walter Rourke, Darrell Tuttle, Carolyn Broyhill, Jeffrey Barnes, Flor- ence Facchina, Patty Gyorda, Angela Coombs, Mary Willingham, Pamela Dunn, Alice Sinsel, Millie Havrilla, John Bawner, Dave Forbes, Elizabeth Wood, Elroy Hemsley, Elva Yates, Julia White, Mary Jane Short, Cecil Short, John Michael Yates, William John FREE INTROUCTORY SESSION Blake, Shelia Cole, Daniel Reumond, Sarah Lane, William Green, Sunday, August 18th 1:30 PM -3:00PM Baby Markus Hicks, Terry Minton, Jean Middleton, Margaret Foster, Rose Radcliff, Fritz & Jane Hoffmann, Joe Gardiner, Cindy Brigman, Sacred Heart , Friendship Room Maggie Wyman, George Jackson, Gianna Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Martin, & Kathryn Newman, Mary Krug, Marilyn Hoffmann, 201 St. Mary’s Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646 Carolyn Posey, and Mikey Raymond. Register at :www.sacredheartlaplata.org/nfp Names will remain on the above prayer list for 60 days from the time they are requested. At the end of that time, you may renew your

request. Questions? Call Ellen Blumhardt (301) 641 -1377

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOULS OF Rose Page (240) 367 -7717 Gregory and Vickie Pickeral

7th & 8th GRADE CONFIRMATION PREP

SACRED HEART CEMETERY NEWS Registration for Confirmation Prep 2019 -2020 is now open. This is for all students entering grades 7 (Confirmation 1) Save the date of October 26 for a fundraiser and 8 (Confirmation 2) who wish to receive the Sacrament for our parish cemetery. The PTP will present of Confirmation. This includes students who attend CCD, a the play “Everyone’s A Critic” accompanied by dinner. Catholic school, or are home schooled. See the Confirma- Please plan to join us and support our efforts to improve tion page on our parish website for more information and to

our cemetery grounds. register. There will be an information meeting on August 25th for students and parents at 10:30am in the Friendship Room.

“SENT forth the Word to heal them” - Psalm 107:20 SAVE THE DATES

⁞ Preaching the Word of God UPCOMING EVENTS

⁞ The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass August 14—Vigil Mass 7PM—Assumption of ⁞ Prayers of Healing the Blessed Virgin Mary

August 15—The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation) August 21—P³ Prayer, Penance& Pub-7PM August 25—DC Padres

Conducted by Father Mathew Naikomparambil, V.C. and September 8-CCD Begins Sister Teresa Varekkulam, F.C.C. September 10—RCIA Begins Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 7:00PM September 11—7:00PM Mass/Adoration Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish Healing Prayers-Sacred Heart 225 Alexander Street, , MD 20688 September 29-Fall Dinner And October 26—Dinner/Theatre Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 7:00PM Parish (IHM) 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 - The Sacrament of Reconciliation to be offered 6:30 7:00PM on SCRIPTURE STUDY CONTINUES. Fr. Larry will - - Wednesday at IHM. For more info call 240 925 0594 continue his scripture study on St. Paul’s second let-

ters to the Corinthians on Tuesday, August 13 at — For more information see copy of flyer in the Vestibule Main 7:00PM. Entrance of the Church. AUGUST 11, 2019 !

SCHOOL NEWS COMMUNITY CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY Get those Gift Cards from Archbishop Neale School Get your gift cards early! We stock Weis Markets, Safeway, Giant, Food Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram: @ ccym- Lion, Hunan Star, BJs Club, Ledo’s, Panera Bread and Starbucks charlescounty. Join the Community Catholic Youth Ministry ready for walk -in sales every Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P. Flocknote Group in Sacred Heart’s flocknote to receive emails M. on -line are Kohl’s, Wal -Mart, Best Buy, Target, Shell and all and text message announcements: texts the letters “ccym” to your favorites – just tell us what cards you want and we place or- 84576. der for you! Call the Certificate Office at 301.934.9595 any Fri- day and we will help you get started to order on -line at www.shopwithscrip.com (our Non -profit Enrollment Code is GUARDIAN ANGELS NEEDED LB28LFAD816 ). Card orders placed by Monday will be sent to - the school and ready for pick up on Friday. Bring your check or cash when you pick up your cards. Matthew 25:35 “ For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. “

PARISH OFFICE HOURS—JULY AND AUGUST The Angels' Watch Shelter Ministry at Sacred Heart Parish office hours for the summer: Church is looking for new members. We are in need of volun- teers to help provide meals for the Angels' Watch Shelter now Monday—Friday located in Waldorf. Teams are assigned one month a year to 9:00AM—3:00 PM prepare a meal and deliver it to the shelter on the first Friday The Office will resume regular office hours on of that month. September 3, 2019. Sacred Heart Church volunteers have been involved in this ministry since July 1989. We are very much in need of new members willing to devote one day a year to feed those RIDE FOR VOCATIONS: Come and support our future in need. We are inviting you to join our volunteers team priests, they need our prayers! Join the Sacred Heart, St. and make a significant contribution to help those less fortu- Michael’s Riders Team, for a bike ride to pray and sacrifice nate and to grow in your relationship with Christ. for vocations. The Ride for Vocations will take place on Christ. “If we are to be godly people, then, we must also Monday, September 2, 2019 and will start in Indian Head, seek to feed the hungry.” MD. Priests and seminarians from the St. John Paul II semi- nary and from around the ADW will be coming to join us for If you are willing to answer God's call to join this ministry the ride. As we work to get in shape we will meet for train- or just would like more information, please contact: Linda ing rides and offer our sacrifices for the seminarians. Please Ross at: [email protected] or 301 -934 -8438 see the binders in the back of church or call Julie Ferrero for more information: 301 -752 -2377. Knights of Columbus “ If you are interested in joining the Knights Without priests we have no ” of Columbus, please contact WGK James

~St. Teresa of Calcutta Hojnowski at [email protected] or 301 - 861 -6407 for more information. The Knights are a Catholic Men's Fraternal organization dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and FINANCIAL BLESSINGS Patriotism. Last week's offertory collection amounted to CLOTHING DONATIONS $9,376.80. The 207 identifiable contributors using enve- The Knights of Columbus are collecting donations of cloth- lopes or checks (approximately 14% of the parish) gave ing in their clothing shed behind Sacred Heart. If you have $7,615.00 (81% of the total collection), with an average unwanted or old clothing, please consider donating it in the contribution of $36.79. The unidentifiable loose collection shed. All donated clothes help the Knights fundraise for was $1,761.80. An additional $1,410.85 was contributed charitable purposes for Catholic Communications and Human Develop- ment. Many thanks for your continued generosity! 2019 Kof C CAR RAFFLE Archbishop Neale will be once again selling car raffle tickets after all Masses this weekend. 1st place winner will re- EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINE ceive a 2019 Ford Mustang or $18,000 in cash. All tickets are for $1.00. Please see a Knight if you wish to purchase Bulletin Deadline Bulletin Date tickets early. Please bring cash or a card with you when tick- AUGUST 16, 2019 AUGUST 25, 2019 ets are being sold. Dates will be posted next week. F)<&7)=D_=.&3)*78 J38:7&3(*=5,*3(>`=J3(_ Auto • Home • Business • Contractors Workers Comp 10 Washington Ave. La Plata, MD R (301) 934-9521 • (301) 870-3233 (301) 884-4342 205 West Dares Beach Rd. Prince Frederick, MD (401) 535-2512 • (301) 855-9073 www.elsanders.com !f~rtsi= Your Best Insurance Is A Good Agent. )zsjwfq=.jw{nhj`=3_5_ 301-934-2920 THIS SPACE IS Traditional Funeral Cremation and Monuments

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