Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA

Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013

MASSES 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

Confessions - Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M.

Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M.

MASS 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. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS:

REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A.

PHONE: 610-623-0409 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net

Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon

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Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS:

REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A.

PHONE: 610-623-0409 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net

Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon

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Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Allan & Catherine Taylor Of Family Sunday, December 27 7:30AM + Ruth Blesz Of Connie Kleinschmidt 11:00AM + Intention of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund Monday, December 28 8:00AM + Anthony Mettimano Of Friends Tuesday, December 29 8:00AM + Mary R. Hudson Of Family Wednesday, December 30 8:00AM + Walt Kaminiski Of Ann Storace & family Thursday, December 31 New Year’s Eve No Morning Mass 4:00PM (Vigil) + Barbara Smith Of Friend Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day 7:30AM Parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish 11:00AM + Laura Wufsus Of husband, Mark Saturday, January 2 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Sr. Rachael Salute, O.C.D. Of Jean Cilurso Sunday, January 3 7:30AM - Birthday Blessings for Michael & Nicholas Previti Of. Grandfather, Walt Bush 11:00AM + Intention of the Rosary Sodality

St. Hedwig’s Chapel Sunday, December 27 9:15AM + Doris Kuchinski Of Kuchinski family Friday, January 1 New Year’s Day 9:15AM + Parishioners of St. Hedwig’s Chapel Sunday, January 3 9:15AM + Hedwig Kierbiedz Of Patricia Ehrenfried

Bill Becht, Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D’Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Christine Hanson - Sister Gerald Helene Jane Kijewski - Kaitlyn Klein - Joanne Marks - Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Jean Sherwood ~ Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski ~.Helen & Al Yakas. The person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin.

Mass Intentions

Feast Of The Holy Family ~ 2015

Sacred Heart Candles For December

+ Ricky & Debbie Ceglarski

+ Victor J. Didzearkis & Edward & Elizabeth

Burns

+Thomas & Robin McLoughliin

+ Tom & Agnes Di Cola

St. Hedwig

+ Frank Bazylewicz

+ John & Josephine Brzezicki

Sacred Heart Candles For January

+ Deceased Member of the Shields Family

What is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy? The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a prayer that uses traditional Rosary beads to meditate upon and ask for the infinite mercy of God that was poured out upon the world through the passion of Jesus Christ. The prayers of the Chaplet were given by Jesus to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) with the promise of many powerful graces as a fruit of this prayer. To learn more about the Chaplet and our Archdiocesan celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, visit: ArchPhila.org/mercy “Thus the Jubilee will be celebrated both in Rome and

in the Particular Churches as a visible sign of the

Church’s universal communion.”– Pope Francis

Holy Year of Mercy Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Send your Spirit and consecrate

every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a

year of grace from the Lord, and your Church.

With renewed enthusiasm,

may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight

to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy,

you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

Annual Block Collection Thank you to everyone who has responded so generously to the Block Collection. For those who have not sent their donation we ask that you do so by the end of the year! This collection is the most important collection for your parish. Thank You! Christmas Wafer (Oplatki) Christmas Wafers are available at the Rectory during business hours or in the sacristy after Masses and at St. Hedwig’s Chapel before and after the 9:15AM Mass on Sunday. The donation is $2.00 per pack.

St. Hedwig’s Maintenance Fund In Memory of Helen Korenkiewicz: Polish American Heritage Association $50., Jane & Harry Brooks $100. In Memory of Joseph Sewruk: Polish American Heritage Association $50., Judith Gluszek $25., Karen & Pat Bredbenner $50., Francis & Karen Senske, Jr. $25., Richard Reisin $25., Ed & Sue Lashley $20, Pat Deery $25., Jane Bush $25., Jane & Harry Brooks $20. Friday Holy Hour Please start the New Year spending and hour with Our Lord by joining Sacred Heart Parish each Friday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM for a Holy Hour of Adoration following the 8:00AM Mass.

The Rectory Office will be closed on

Friday, January 1, 2016 for the

New Year Holiday!

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FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act

of praise to God for all HE has given you.

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Sacred Heart - December 8, 2015 Envelopes 46 $314.00 Loose 105.00 TOTAL 419.00

St. Hedwig - December 8, 2015 Envelopes 17 $221.00 Loose 26.00 TOTAL 247.00

Sacred Heart - December 13, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 119 $1,973.00 Loose 477.00 TOTAL 2,450.00 Parish Maintenance 439.00 Loose 188.00

St. Hedwig - December 13, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 49 $1,140.00 Loose 114.00 Total 1,254.00 Parish Maintenance 487.00 Loose 321.00 Special Collection 1,135.00

Sacred Heart - December 20, 2015 Sunday Envelopes Loose TOTAL Will appear in a future bulletin Parish Maintenance Loose

St. Hedwig - December 20, 2015 Sunday Envelopes Loose Total Will appear in a future bulletin Parish Maintenance Loose

Christmas Collections

Will also appear in a future bulletin

EM’s, Lectors, Counters Dec 31-Jan 1 4:00PM H. Barrett/T. Barrett 7:30AM Rockenbach/Wufsus 11:00AM Johnson/Wufsus

EM’s, Lectors, Counters Jan 2-3

4:00PM Horne/Czerwinski 7:30AM C. Lenski/Pancavage 11:00AM T. Leonard/J. Leonard Counters Macapagal, Leoncio, Heverling

MASSES FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY Sacred Heart

Thursday, December 31, 2015 Vigil Mass 4:00PM

Friday, January 1, 2016

7:30AM, 11:00AM St. Hedwig’s Chapel

9:15AM

Special Thanks!

Fr. Mike, Sr. Louise and our assistant priests

would like to thank everyone who sent along spe-

cial cards, greetings, and gifts during the Christ-

mas Season. Your kindness is always appreciated!

Fr. Mike would also like to thank EVERYONE

who helped and participated in any way during

the Christmas Holidays. Your continued dedica-

tion to Sacred Heart Parish does not go unrecog-

nized! May God bless you and your families for

being such a big part of our community of faith.

Sick or Unable To Attend Mass If you or a loved one who is a parishioner is sick and unable to attend Mass but would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the rectory so we can arrange for an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion to visit Do You Have Questions About the Catholic Faith? Sacred Heart Parish offers opportunities for people seeking more information about the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

You Can Still Purchase Holiday Lotto Tickets Please purchase a $25.00 lotto ticket to help with parish costs and the deficit. Extra forms can be found in the vestibule at BOTH worship sites. Prizes are $500.00 New Years Day $1,000.00 Easter Sunday, $100.00 on Sunday, and $50.00 on weekdays. These make wonderful Gifts. Thank you and good luck to all who have purchased! 2016 Calendars and Magnets Please feel free to take home a 2016 calendar and magnet! They can be found in the vestibule and the Holly Street entrances of the church. (while supplies last) Mass Intentions For 2016 Are available by calling the rectory. Weekday mass $15. and Vigil and Sunday mass $20.

This Bulletin Went To Print Early

Reunions In The Making St. Dorothy’s Class of 1955 Seeking classmates for a St. Dot’s 60th Reunion Contact Peter DiBona 302-652-4501- pjdibona@msn.com or Pat McMahon Magee 610-544-0157- Pmagee01@hotmail.com.

Notre Dame High School, Moylan, PA , Class of 1967 Organizing a 50th reunion in 2017. If you are a member, of know of someone who is, please contact Gloriann Johnson Ellis at 484-840-3661 or Gloriann.m.ellis@gmail.com or Wanda Zurko Durbano at Wdurbano@aol.com

Archbishop Prendergast Looking for Prendie Class of ‘66. 50th Reunion! Contact Dottie Bracken Evangelista at evangedb@gmail.com and send your contact information.

Father Mike and

the Staff of Sacred Heart Parish wish

you a Happy, Healthy and Blessed New

Year!

Super Bowl 50 Package for 2 or $10,000 Cash St. Clement Church, Johnstown, PA, is selling tickets to win a Super Bowl 50 Package for 2 --OR --$10,000 CASH! Package includes two Super Bowl Tickets, three nights lodging, $1,500 travel cash, admission to pre-game party, Super Bowl memorabilia and transports to and from the stadium. Winning # is determined by the 1st Pick 4 PA Lottery (1st PICK 4 7:00 PM) Drawing on January 1, 2016. Donation is $10. (5,000 tickets sold, 2 numbers per ticket). For tickets, contact Dave Pavlik @ (814) 243-9446, the St. Clement Office @ (814) 255-4422, or email sccfundrzr@atlanticbbn.net. Complete details about the prize package and how to order tickets are available on our parish website at: http://stclementjohnstown.org/super-bowl-ticket-raffle/

Fuel Assistance Program The Pennsylvania Home Heating Fuel Assistance Rebate Program is now in progress. Call 215-923-1900 weekdays between 10AM-4PM. A staff worker will explain the eligibility requirements and answer any questions you may have.

Northeast Catholic High School Class of 1966

50th Reunion on June 10, 2016 at 6PM at the Emerald Room , 14002 McNulty Road, Philadelphia. For more info

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PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Continue Your Support Of The Seminary Campaign

God our Father, we thank you for calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom as priests, deacons, religious and consecrated persons. Send your Holy Spirit to help us respond generously and courageously to your call. May our community of faith support vocations of sacrificial love in our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and every Amen.

APPRECIATION PARTY

In the past few years, in the month of February, we have celebrated the volunteers who serve our parish. Each occasion, however, has been hampered by the unpredictable February weather. And so, I have decided to have the celebration during the month of June or July, date to be announced. In advance, I thank everyone who serves our parish in any way. I am truly grateful we are all on the same journey to make Sacred Heart and Saint Hedwig’s a true community. Thank you! Father Mike

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A JOYFUL WELCOME TO

ALL WHO WORSHIP WITH US

Our Parish Community welcomes you. We pray

that your visit with us proves to be warm and

welcoming. If we can be of service to you please

let us know.

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Catholic faith .

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Community and what you have to offer.

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parish Staff.

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this community of faith.

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Sacred Heart Rectory

316 East Broadway Avenue

Clifton Heights, PA 19018

610-623-0409

YOU Are Invited To Join Our Parish!

If you or someone you know is looking for a

parish please know that the door of Sacred

Heart is open to you. Call the Rectory at 610-

623-0409 for a registration form or use the

form below. Father Michael Rzonca

PLEASE NOTE: Inclement Weather This winter as we prepare for storms, whether it be rain, ice or snow we worry about our parishioners and guests who are most important to us! On weekdays when the conditions are bad enough for the area schools to be closed there will be NO MASS held at Sacred Heart. This is for your safety. Father Mike

Official End of the Christmas Season According to the Catholic Church the official end of the Christmas Season comes as we celebrate The Baptism of The Lord. It is tradition to keep your holiday decorations until this Feast. This year The Baptism of The Lord falls on January 10, 2016.

Questions or Concerns? If you ever have a question or concern, here are the names of the Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee Members.

Parish Council Fr. Michael Rzonca, Tom Barrett, Diane Craig, Donna Craw-ford, Yolaine Kaupas, Edward Lashley, Fran & Kyle Ryn, Phil Tarashuk, Mark Wufsus

Finance Committee

Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Sister Louise Quinn (Director of Parish Services), Mrs. Loretta Dorsey, Mr. Joseph Lenski, Mr. John Schmidt, Mr. Rich Terpstra, Sr., Susan Opielski (Bookkeeper), Mary Denise Marsh (consultant)

Prayer For the Feast of The Holy Family

Dear Lord, bless our family. Be so kind as to give us the unity, peace, and mutual love that You found in Your

own family in the little town of Nazareth.

Saint Joseph, bless the head of our family. Obtain for him the strength, the wisdom, and the prudence he needs to support and direct those under his care.

Mother Mary, bless the mother of our family.

Help her to be pure and kind, gentle and self-sacrificing. For the more she resembles you,

the better will our family be.

Lord Jesus, bless the children of our family. Help them to be obedient and devoted to their parents. Make them more and more like You. Let them grow, as You did, in

wisdom and age and grace before God and man.

Holy Family of Nazareth, make our family and home more and more like Yours, until we are all one family, happy and at peace in our true home with You. Amen.