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Sacred Heart Parish

Third Sunday of Advent

Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Zephaniah 3:14-18a|2nd Reading - Philippians 4:4-7|Gospel– Luke 3:10-18

Cry out with joy and gladness; for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.

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Eucharistic Adoration—Jubilee Year of Mercy

Are you ready to celebrate the extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy? Pope Francis has proclaimed this year of Mercy to begin on Dec. 8, 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and ending on Nov. 20, 2016, Solemnity of Christ the King. This will be only the fourth extraordinary Jubilee Year in church history and so an unprecedented time of mercy in our lives! To help you celebrate this extraordinary time, and grow closer to Jesus, the Divine Mercy Incarnate, through

Mary Immaculate, why not consider spending some quiet time with Jesus.

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.

Presently, we are in need of adorers for 3 PM, 4 PM and 5 PM. If you are interested in becoming an adorer, please call Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962.

Sacred Heart Youth Ministry

All parish youth grades 6-12th are invited to attend all Hearts on Fire youth group activities. *All youth nights are held from 7:00-8:45 pm in the Church and Hall unless indicated

12/15 Regular youth night 12/30 Bowling at Timber Lanes 1:00-3:00 pm

Stewardship Corner~

St. Paul’s joy that he proclaims and encourages us to share in the Second Reading is also based upon the presence of Christ. We speak often of stewardship, of a way of life where people give of themselves, of what they may have, their time, their talent, and their treasure, out of love and a sense of service to others. It is said that stewardship people are happy people, people who have a strong sense of trust in God, and who view things in a positive way. That is what Paul wants us to do as well. Paul tells us “Your kindness should be known to all.” The Greek word which Paul used for “kindness” was epieikeia which can be translated as patience, a softness of heart, modesty, forbearance, a magnanimous feeling toward others. That, too, is what our Advent preparations should reflect. They should prepare us for what is in reality the Christmas Spirit, a true sense of elation reflected in how we live our lives and how we treat others.

When asked what we should do, St. John the Baptist in the Gospel says in effect that we should share; we should treat others with respect and justice; we should not be spiteful or nasty. Are these not the same things we try to teach children? Sometimes when we get older, and bit more callous, we forget that this is the attitude we are expected to have, the way to live our lives as Christians and Catholics. Now, Advent, is the time to make that conversion, that change, that repentance. As John indicates, we have been baptized by the Lord with “the Holy Spirit and fire.” The Lord has the power to transform us. Advent, the time right now when the coming of the Lord is imminent, is the time to allow Jesus to change our hearts and to help us be the disciples He wants and loves.

Peace,

Kaitlyn Sceski

The Forge- "As iron sharpens iron, so man sharpens his fellow man", Proverbs 27.17 Men of Sacred Heart, come join other like minded Catholic gentlemen at The Forge for comradery, study, prayer and discussion. The meetings are held every other Sunday from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Parish Meeting Room. This is a call to arms for gentlemen to engage in battle, to sharpen and be sharpened. For additional information or date of next meeting, please contact Dave Hamilton at 610-932-9992, or by email 7makescircus@gmail.com.

SACRED HEART ADULT CHOIR The Sacred Heart Adult Choir rehearsals will be every

Wednesday evening in the church from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

All parishioners are welcome! If you need more information, please contact Cathy

Grebner at 610-345-0549 or cgrebner@comcast.net.

YOUNG AT HEART Welcome to Adults 50+ who are interested in joining our

Young at Heart Club. We meet the first and third Monday of each month for friendship, fun activities and

refreshments. For more information, please call Marie Sipala

at 610-932-5225. Hope to see you there!

Winter SAT/PSAT Training Held at Bishop Shanahan High School Classes start January 22, 2014

The SAT/PSAT training for the fall testing will be completed before the March or May SAT Test. The historical average increase in test scores for a class is between 125 and 175 points. This is the perfect time for students to concentrate on SAT material to prepare for the March, May or June PSAT/SAT testing cycle. Students will have ample time to finish

homework assignments and focus on the concepts needed to be successful for the up-coming tests.

If a student has already taken our course, then they can retake the 35 hours of training with more difficult math and verbal assignments that are coordinated with each lecture. The cost of the refresher course is $300.00.

For more information go to Bishop Shanahan’s web site and on the bottom of the opening page click on the link for “SAT Prep” or call Dr. Fuller at 610-275-9660.

The importance of SAT Scores can never be understated in the college application process. Above average SAT scores can enhance your college application to the point where you may receive thousands of dollars in free tuition scholarship monies with the proper SAT scores. Dr. Fuller’s SAT program is the most comprehensive SAT course in the area. We offer 35 hours of training and a ratio of 8 students to one teacher in mathematics to ensure the most comprehensive educational environment your child will experience.

Please call Dr. Fuller to discuss just how important the SAT is to your child’s future educational goals.

The Bishop Shanahan High School Fine Arts Department will present its annual Christmas Concert and Art Exhibit on Friday, December 18th at 7:30pm. The public is invited. A free will offering will be accepted.

Pro-Life and Pro-Woman Go Hand in Hand: 2016 March for Life

Sacred Heart will provide a bus to the annual March For Life in Washington, DC that will leave the Church parking lot at 6:30 AM on Friday, January 22nd, 2016. Mass for the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are attending the March For Life will be celebrated by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M, Cap. at 10:00 AM at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. The bus will arrive at the Shrine by 9:30 AM allowing enough time to celebrate Mass. Following Mass, we will reconvene with the bus and head over to the National Mall at approximately 11:30 AM to gather with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the March.

The annual March for Life Rally is from noon-1 PM on January 22, 2016 and as customary, will be on the National Mall. The March will begin immediately after the Rally and follow its route up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court Building on Capitol Hill. There will be time to meet with your representatives before convening with the bus for the trip home.

Seats are limited; to make your reservation for the trip contact either Sheila Hamilton (610) 932-9992, email: 7makescircus@gmail.com or Dos Leach (610)932-8878, email: dosleach@zoominternet.net.

We will be eating on the bus so please pack meals that that will allow you to eat on the bus to allow as much time as possible at the March. We will return to Sacred Heart's parking lot by 7:00 PM.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

5:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: B. Gondol, L. Baggott, J. Gallagher

Lector: C. Davis

Altar Server: Alina S., Meghan S., Corrine S.

Music: Alexis Witiak, Karen Evangelista

Ushers: Beau Jones

Sunday, December 20, 2015

7:45 AM

Extraordinary Minister: J. D’Aquanno, P. Kozakowski, J. Mosley

Lector: R. Angelo

Altar Server: Alex T., George T., Abby T.

Music: Quiet Mass

9:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister: J. Yesilonis, K. Kelly, M. Johnson

Lector: J. Norris

Altar Server: Kieran S., Nathan S., Kendall T.

Music: Erin Murphy, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Mark Bradford, Brandon & Lauren Kim,

and Samuel Hamilton

10:30 AM Both Species

Extraordinary Minister: B. Williams, B. Leach, K. Plakosh R. Tiriro, J. Tiriro Lector: M. Snopkowski Altar Server: Emily S., Maggie S., Henry S. Music: Adult Choir, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette

12:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: D. Murphy, K. Leyman, D. Alesi

Lector: P. Leyman

Altar Server: Elizabeth M., John M., Zachary R.

Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle

Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s

Saturday December 12, 2015 5:00 pm Special Intention

Sunday December 13, 2015

7:45 am Roger Dunn

Req. by the Benedek family

9:00 am Millie Gallop

Req. by the Blessington family

10:30 am Leo & Amodeo families

Req. by N. Leo

12:00 pm Anna Siewierski

Req. by Ezio & Mae

Monday December 14, 2015

8:00 am Mrs. Larry Patterson

Req. by Nick Carbonetta

Tuesday December 15, 2015

7:00 pm Robert McCann

Req. by Helen Brush

Wednesday December 16, 2015

8:00 am Joseph Cappelli

Req. by Louise Cappelli

Thursday December 17, 2015

8:00 am The People of Sacred Heart

Friday December 18, 2015

8:30 am Special Intention

Saturday December 19, 2015

5:00 pm Patricia Eileen Lorsbach

Req. by the Snopkowski family

Sunday December 20, 2015

7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher

Req. by Joanne Kelleher

9:00 am Raymond Norris

Req. by JoAnne & Joanna Norris

10:30 am Joseph Brennan

Req. by the Tercha family

12:00 pm Special Intention

M a s s I n t e n t i o n s

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially:

Juan Martini, Richard James, Adam Tyler Kellett, Donna Mabe, Todd Phillippi, Michelle Quinn, Glen Roush, Ann Murphy, Sophia Grace Tursi, Carol Captain, Heather Zittle Nardolillo, Pat Marx 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 or military 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.

S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l

Sacred Heart School News

Upcoming Events Thursday, December 17th– Christmas Show

Wednesday, December 23rd– Prayer Service, noon dismissal Friday, January 8th– School Liturgy– 4th Grade Wednesday, January 13th– Pre k conferences

Sunday, January 31st- Catholic Schools Week Opening Mass, 10:30 AM

Please join us for our final Toddler Time on Tuesday, December 15th for a sing a long with our Pre k 4 class. We will be meeting at 10AM in the Pre k 3 classroom.

We invite you to join us for our annual Christmas Show on Thursday, December 17th at 1PM in the school gym.

A fun time was had by all who attended our annual Father-Daughter dance on Friday, December 4th. Our guests were served dinner by members of our Student Council and then

enjoyed an evening of dancing and fun with their friends.

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PASTOR

Rev. William Lange

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS

Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey

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 Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm & Friday 8:30 am

Holy Days as announced in the bulletin

Reconciliation Friday at 6:30 pm & Saturday at 4:00 pm

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

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

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”.

2015 Sacred Heart Parish Church Ornament

LIMITED QUANTITIES – only $12 each A perfect Gift!

All proceeds benefit the Centennial Committee

A colorful, glass ornament, celebrating 100

years!

There is a limited quantity of ornaments in-stock. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Sacred Heart Giving for December 6, 2015

Thank you!

Regular Collection: $ 13,582.26 Retirement Fund for the Religious: $ 2,218.00 Poor Box: $ 153.39

The Blue Knights collected $188 for Cross Catholic Outreach in their “Give

Drink to the Thirsty” campaign.

Thank you to all who

contributed!