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 February 12, 2017 | 0132 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”! 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 12, 2017 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. 0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 12, 2017 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.