Sacred Heart Parish

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Be my protector, O God, a mighty stronghold to save me. For you are my rock, my stronghold! Lead me, guide me, for the sake of your name.

Today’s Readings:

1st Reading—Sirach 15:15-20| 2nd Reading—1 Corinthians 2:6-10| Gospel—Matthew 5:17-37

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All Sacred Heart Youth have an opportunity to participate in a WE WELCOME REV. MICHAEL F. HENNELLY! SPIRITUAL BOUQUET for Fr. Mike’s upcoming Installation Mass on March 5th.

Installation Mass and Brunch If your child hasn’t already created a hand cut-out prayer in school or PREP, instructions and SUNDAY, MARCH 05, 2017 materials are available at the Narthex Desk for your family to pick-up. Thank you! SACRED HEART PARISH Palm Collection

203 CHURCH ROAD OXFORD, PA 19363 We will be collecting palms in preparation for Ash Wednesday. Please place any old palms in the 12:00 PM basket in the Narthex by February 26th. MASS IN THE MAIN CHURCH CELEBRATED BY MOST REV. BISHOP JOHN J. MCINTYRE

1:00 PM WELCOME FR. MIKE! Join us for brunch in the School Gym We are looking for volunteers interested in providing meals during his first few weeks here. If you would RSVP to like to sign up, please visit this link: https:// 610-932-5040 or [email protected] www.mealtrain.com/trains/125l3w or contact Georgeanna Singley by phone to get on the schedule at 484-942-6725.

Eucharistic Adoration

“Whenever I go to the chapel, I put myself in the presence of our good Lord, and I say to him, “Lord, I am here. Tell me what you would have me to do … And then, I tell God everything that is in my heart. I tell him about my pains and joys, and then I listen. If you listen, God will also speak to you.” (St Catherine Laboure).

You, too, can visit with Him during Eucharistic Adoration. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am until 7 pm. Nothing is needed to do this but an open heart to Our Lord Jesus Christ.

We are presently in need of an adorer for 1 pm.

If you are interested in becoming an adorer, or would like more information about Eucharistic Adoration, you may call Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962 or you may leave your contact information in the steel box, labeled Eucharistic Adoration, in the Narthex (next to the statue of the Sacred Heart) and Joann will contact you.

Pre-Jordan Meeting with Father Mike

On Wednesday, February 1st, Fr. Mike met with parents & grandparents seeking the Sacrament of Baptism for their children & grandchildren. Father spoke about the Sacrament, answered questions and calmed the fears of many. He met with roughly ten families and the response was very positive. As a result, we will be holding another group session on Wednesday, February 22nd at 7 pm in the Parish Meeting Room for any families who are seeking this most special Sacrament of Initiation for their children. Please call the office at 610-932-5040 to register.

“Like” Us on Facebook! You can find Sacred Heart on Facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/sacredheartoxford/ or search “Sacred Heart Parish Oxford”!

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Show some LOVE this February:

Sacred Heart will host the Family Promise again during the week of February 26th through March 5th 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, February 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!

Ladies Auxiliary News and Information

Soup Sales! It's the perfect time for SOUP and we are offering our homemade Hearty Tomato or Chicken and Rice. Soup will be ready for pick up after masses the weekend of February 18th & 19th. Fill out the form at the desk in the narthex by February 12th. Our soup is homemade with fresh ingredients and lots of love! It will be packed and ready to warm and eat or freeze for later. Once again, all proceeds will benefit St. Charles Borromeo Seminary! Next Meeting The Ladies Auxiliary will hold its next monthly meeting on February 16, 2017 at 6:00 pm in the Parish Hall. Please note the time and location change. This meeting will include our Soup Making at 6:00 pm followed by our monthly meeting. All adult women are welcome to attend the meeting and/or the soup making.

Hearts on Fire Youth Ministry

All youth grades 6-12 are invited to come and see what youth group is all about. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm for Mass followed by discussion and re- freshments. We offer many opportunities for service and lots of fun. Invite your friends and give it a try!

Our next youth night is Tuesday February 21st. Meet us in the church for Mass at 7 pm!

For any questions or for more information, please contact Geprgeanna Singley at 484-942-6725. ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S NEW BOOK:

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Archbishop Chaput’s latest book, Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World, will be released by Henry Holt and Co. on February 17, 2017.

Throughout his text the Archbishop offers guidance on how Christians, and particularly Catholics, can live their life vigorously within the challenging context of today’s public square. You can learn more about the book, see endorsements, and pre-order your copy here: http://us.macmillan.com/static/holt/strangersinastrangeland/ . Have you considered online giving?

Sacred Heart Giving It is an easy way to set your contribution to Sacred Heart Parish. With the option to use your bank February 4th & 5th account or the credit card of your choice, you can sign up today. No more pesky envelopes, no Regular $15,367.17 more checkbook or cash, and your donations are Poor Box $155.00 tied to your name for tax purposes. You can sign up online, or with our paper form as well for sign ups! Questions? Call Kaitlyn in the parish office at 610-932-5040 ext. 2. Thank you for your generosity!

Ministries at Mass Mass Intentions

Saturday, February 18, 2017 5:00 PM EM: C. Karat, B. Gondol, L. Baggott Lector: J. Kelly Saturday February 11, 2017 Altar Server: 5:00 pm Jayson Farnum Music: Adult Choir / Karen Evangelista Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday February 12, 2017 7:45 am John Galea Sunday, February 19, 2017 9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart 7:45 AM 10:30 am Phil Baselice EM: R. Oram, C. Quigley, M. Johnson Lector: L. Somma 12:00 pm Mr & Mrs. John Ungrady & son Altar Server: Music: Quiet Mass Monday February 13, 2017

9:00 AM (Both Species) 8:00 am Nichole Scallan EM: B. Hampshire, H. Stazesky, R. Kepler, Tuesday February 14, 2017 M. Hampshire, C. Merkel 7:00 pm Lou Peticca Lector: P. Long Wednesday February 15, 2017 Altar Server: Music: Alexis Witiak / Cathy Grebner 8:00 am Joe Cappelli Ushers: Mark Bradford, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Thursday February 16, 2017 Samuel Hamilton 8:00 am Mary Lawson Friday February 17, 2017 10:30 AM EM: J. Watkins, J. Yesilonis, B. Leach 8:30 am Special Intention Lector: M. Van Woert Altar Servers: Saturday Februaru 18, 2017 Music: Beth Van Woert / Karen Evangelista Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 5:00 pm Robert Ford Sunday February 19, 2017 12:00 PM 7:45 am Charles Perry EM: JJ. Gallagher, K. Leyman, C. Michalski 9:00 am Rebecca Roberts Lector: M. Oronzio Altar Server: 10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart Music: Amy Murphy / Bob Boyle 12:00 pm Jerry Baselice Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Susan Curran, Bud Lyon, Louise Dunleavy Casagrande, Frank Placchetti, Tommy Reilly, Mary Grace Charron, Ruthann Miller, Todd Shelly, Lucas Reiner, Cole Brouse, Mark Mettenheimer, Heather Zittle Nardillo, Rev. William Lange, Irene Delp, Beth McGrogan, Gregory Trunzo, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Kevin Malone, Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Ethan Navarro, Beth Van Woert, Francis (Hank) Collins, Richard James, and all parishioners with special needs.

Please contact the parish office if you would like to add someone to our prayer list. You may resubmit a person’s name anytime through our website, www.sacredheart.us or call 610-932-5040.

Any new additions to the sick list will be in the bulletin for one month, then continued on the website for our prayers. Please contact the parish office for removal from the website prayer list.

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Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School News

You can make a difference in the life of one of our students!!

There have been some changes made to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Program and you may now direct your PERSONAL Pennyslvania tax dollars to students attending Sacred Heart School. Pennsylvania has made it possible for interested parties to join a "Special Purpose Entity" (SPE) which applies for tax credits on behalf of its members to offset their personal PA income. The Foundation for Catholic Education in Chester County has already formed an SPE that our families can join. Any tax money that you designate will be directed solely to Sacred Heart School. The following individuals may participate in an SPE:

~ Owners of existing businesses that may have owners/partners who do not wish to participate in the EITC pro- gram or that may want to participate in an amount different than their ownership percentage. Owners could be partners in a professional practice, including: CPA firm, Law firm, Dental group, Medical group.

~Employees of Pennsylvania businesses

~Shareholders (including retirees) of Pennsylvania businesses

We will be hosting an informational meeting in the coming weeks, to learn how you can direct business tax dollars to Sacred Heart School, please contact us at 610-932-3633 or [email protected] and we will send you additional information and an invitation to the meeting when it is scheduled.

Art Program

We hosted award winning local sculptor, Erica Loustau, this week as a part of our monthly guest artist program. Ms. Loustau is on the faculty of West Chester University. She has a number of international, national and regional group exhibitions and several permanent collections including pieces at the 52nd Street Septa Station in Philadelphia and the Biggs Museum of American Art in Delaware. Her visit with our students coincides with our annual art show. Our students have a variety of work displayed throughout the school. There are examples of the following areas: Egyptian, Greek and Medieval art, photography, Post Impressionism, Expressionism, American Modernism, Pop Art, Contemporary Art, Architecture, Print Making and Interior Design.

Please visit us to see all of the student’s wonderful art.

We are now enrolling for the 2017-18 school year. Please contact the school to schedule your tour and learn more about our programs. Financial aid is available.

Please follow us on facebook to see all of the wonderful things happening at Sacred Heart School~ Facebook.com/Sacred Heart School Oxford, PA

Have you visited the Stewardship kiosk lately Pastor located in the Narthex? We have different Rev. Michael F. Hennelly pamphlets there that “speak” about Stewardship [email protected] WEEKEND ASSISTANTS and many other materials to strengthen or Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey refresh your relationship with Jesus. Suggested good will donations are posted. Sacred Heart Parish Office Office: 610-932-5040 CYO Registration Fax: 610-932-5041

Registration for Spring 2017 offerings is now open on 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 www.wagdogs.com. You must be a registered SH Website: Parishioner. www.sacredheart.us

IM Basketball (coed) grades 1-4: $50 Sacred Heart Parish School Baseball: JV (grade 5-6) & Varsity (grade 7-8): $165 610-932-3633 JR. Track (coed) grades K-3: $50 205 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Boys and Girls Track: grades 4-8: $65 Website: Sign up today! www.shsoxford.us MASS SCHEDULE

West Chester Summer Basketball League Registration is Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm now OPEN. Sunday 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon The registration link is: http://victoryeventseries.com/ DAILY summer-league/. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 8:00 am For more info call 484-356-1029 or email & Friday 8:30 am Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm Mass [email protected]. Holy Days as announced in the bulletin

4th - 8th Grade, High School and two (2) Men’s divisions Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 — 4:40 pm (and after Mass)

Adoration Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm MAN UP PHILLY Rosary 9th Annual Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Monday, Wednesday & Thursday at 7:30 am Friday - 8:00 am Conference REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR Miraculous Medal Novena Monday following 8:00 am Mass MAN UP PHILLY 2017! Chaplet of Divine Mercy Wednesday following 8:00 am Mass On Saturday, March 4, 2017 at St Joseph University Hagan Arena, the men of your parish are invited to The Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Thursday following the 8:00 am Mass join Catholic Men from throughout the Archdiocese for the 9th Annual Archdiocesan Men's Spirituality Our Lady of Fatima Rosary First Saturday of month at 4:15 pm Conference. Speakers Include EWTN’s Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, author, TV and radio REGISTRATION FOR NEW PARISHIONERS host and founder of the Crossroads initiative and an If you are new to the parish, we welcome you. You may come authority on the Early Church, inspirational speaker, as a stranger to us, yet you are known to Our Lord, Jesus Kevin Reilly, former Philadelphia Eagle whose career Christ—there are no strangers in grace—in His name we pray you will find peace, hospitality and friendship with us. You was ended by a rare cancer that led to the removal of are invited to register at Sacred Heart after any Mass on the his left arm, and Damon Owens, director of JoyTOB weekend, just stop by the Welcome Desk in the Lobby. and international speaker on the Theology of the SACRAMENTS: Visit our website, Body. Acclaimed Irish tenor, Mark Forrest, will www.sacredheart.us for the sacrament page and provide inspirational accompaniment during a special information about becoming Catholic, Baptisms, Marriage, directed Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of and PREP. If you would prefer, you may call the parish office at 610-932-5040 for details. Reconciliation will be offered, and the Conference will conclude with Mass celebrated by Aux. Bishop THE SACRAMENT OF THE SICK - If a loved one is dealing with a serious illness, it is wise to notify the parish the Most Reverend John McIntyre. office as soon as possible. This sacrament is intended by the Lunch is included! Register now at manupphilly.com. Church to be a comfort and strength to people during their illness, not to be held out as “Last Rites”. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 12, 2017

considered online giving?

It is an easy way to set your contribution to Sa- cred Heart Parish. With the option to use your bank account or the credit card of your choice, you can sign up today. No more pesky envelopes, no more checkbook or cash, and your donations are tied to your name for tax purpos-