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PASTOR
Rev. Michael F. Hennelly
DEACONS
Deacon Justin Watkins
Rev. Mr. Manuel Flores
WEEKEND ASSISTANTS
Rev. Joseph Shenosky
Rev. John Franey
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Sacred Heart Parish
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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”.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon Daily Mass
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am Tuesday 7:00 pm Friday at 8:30 am
Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 — 4:40 pm
Adoration Tuesday 8:00 am-7:00 pm
Rosary Monday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:30 am, Friday at 8:00 am
Miraculous Medal Novena Monday following 8:00 am Mass
Chaplets of Divine Mercy & St. Michael the Archangel
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 each month at 4:15 pm
Sacred Heart Parish Office 610-932-5040
[email protected] 203 Church Road Oxford, PA 19363
Website: www.sacredheart.us
Hours: Monday 8:30 - 4:30
Tuesday 8:30 - 2:00 and 4:00 - 8:00
Wednesday 8:30 - 4:30 Thursday 8:30 - 2:00 Friday 8:30 - 11:30
Sacred Heart Parish School 610-932-3633
[email protected] 205 Church Road Oxford, PA 19363
Website: www.shsoxford.us
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Year End Tax Statements
A Christmas Message from our Pastor
It will soon be that time of year again. We are beginning to take requests for Year End Tax Statements. You may call the office at 610-932-5040 ext 1 or email: [email protected]. Please include the following information in your email or voice message: Name / Address / phone # / do you prefer an email copy of hard copy via US Mail? Statements will begin going out mid January to allow for all 2017 donations to be posted.
. Dear Parishioners and Visitors, Today and for 12 Days we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord: The Birth of Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary. I think of three simple questions this Christmas. (1) What is our hope for Christ-mas? (2) What gift will I bring to Jesus? (3) Will I make room for Jesus? My hope in contemplating the mystery of our God who became man (the Word became flesh) in silence, humility, simplicity, poverty and purity in Bethlehem and out of His lavish love for us will be the anchor of my life each day. God’s love for us is so great, that He assumed our nature, so as to save us from sin and death and give us His Divine Life. What a gift offered. Along with the tradition of gift giving to others, I wonder what gift I could possibly give to Jesus who has everything. Then I recall the words ‘I thirst’! Jesus thirsts for our hearts, our faith, and our love. Jesus thirsts for our surrender of our will and our lives in order to bestow His healing love and mercy on us throughout the year. Jesus wants the gift of relationship. Lastly, I realize the inn of my life is my heart, for our hearts were made to hold God. I think of how I can make room for Christ, through regular prayer, worship, and service throughout the year so I can remain spiritually aware of Christ in all the times and seasons of my life. Christ’s vision has eternal significance and He wants to give Himself fully to us, now and unto eternal life. As we gather in prayer, let us remember that the Incarnation continues for us at every Mass, in the mys-tery of the Eucharist –Jesus truly and really fully present – to us, and who keeps us safe unto eternal life. Ordinary Bread and Wine, becomes the Body and Blood of Christ – the New Bethlehem. He who rested in a manger, now rests in our entire being, as we receive Him in the awesome gift of the Mass. This is Christmas Hope and Peace throughout the year. Have a Blessed Christmas and New Year, Father Mike
This Week’s Meetings & Activities
Sunday, December 24 AA - 6:30 pm - PMR Monday, December 25 - Merry Christmas! Tuesday, December 26 Wednesday, December 27 Thursday, December 28 Friday, December 29 Saturday, December 30 Sunday, December 31 - Happy New Year! AA (open) - 6:30 pm - Hall
Mass Intentions This Week
Saturday, Dec 23, 2017 - Vigil Mass
5:00pm Mary Palita
Sunday, Dec 24, 2017—Fourth Sunday of Advent
7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart
9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart
10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart
12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart
Sunday, Dec 24, 2017 - The Nativity of the Lord-Vigil
4:00 pm (church) Warren Devonshire
4:15 pm (school) The People of Sacred Heart
6:00 pm John & Catherine Lacek
8:00 pm William Quigley
Monday, Dec 25, 2017 - The Nativity of the Lord
8:00 am A Special Intention
10:00 am Joseph Faroni, Jr.
Tuesday , Dec 26, 2017 - St. Stephen
7:00 pm A Special Intention
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2017 - St. John
8:00 am Joseph Cappelli
Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 - The Holy Innocents
8:00 am Achille Rota
Friday, Dec 29, 2017 - Fifth Day of the Nativity Octave
8:30 am A Special Intention
Saturday, Dec 30, 2017 - Vigil Mass
5:00 pm Suzy Cole Quigley
Sunday, Dec 31, 2017—The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary
& Joseph
7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart
9:00 am Rev. John Crowley
10:30 am Lou Peticca
12:00 pm Rev. John Crowley
Sunday, Dec 31, 2017 - Solemnity of Holy Mary, Mother of
God (Vigil)
5:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart
Monday, Jan 1, 2018 - Solemnity of Holy Mary,
Mother of God
8:00 am Carl Miller
Sacred Heart Giving
December 16/17 Sunday: $11,660.75 Poor Box: $190.00
Merry Christmas to our Parish Family!
The Nativity of the Lord Vigil Masses - December 24th at 4:00 pm (Children’s Choir-church) 4:15 pm (gym) 6:00 pm (Adult Choir) & 8:00 pm
Christmas Day Masses - December 25th at 8:00 am & 10:00 am The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Vigil Mass - December 30th 5:00 pm Sunday Masses - December 31st at 7:45 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 noon The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Vigil Mass - December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 5:00 pm Feast Day Mass - January 1st (New Year’s Day) 8:00 am
Christmas 2017 Mass Schedule
Christmas Holiday Parish Office Hours
Mon, Dec 25th Office Closed Tues - Fri, Dec 26 - 29th Open 8:30 am - 12:00 noon Mon, Jan 1st Office Closed Tues, Jan 2nd Resume normal business hours
Peace and joy to all of our parishioners
in this most blessed season!
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Devotions & Faith
Theresa McMahon, Jeanette Shirk, Ted Goldman, The Shortell Family, Michael Wiciak, Eileen Myrtetus, Barbara Fry-Clingenpeel, Ray Evalen, Baby Levi Colon, Robert Halpin, Joanne Kennel, Carl Antes, Randi Renfroe, Christine Weaver, Louise Casagrande, Howard Joyce, Helga Hanelt, John Marcheski, Mary Whiteside, Meghan Gamble, Diane DeVirgiliis, Justine Wareham Smith, Mary Basilio, The Magilton family, Tanya Aston, Yvonne Beaudet, Michael Komar, Susan Curran, Bud Lyon, Frank Placchetti, Tommy Reilly, Mary Grace Charron, Todd Shelly, Lucas Reiner, Cole Brouse, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Kevin Malone, Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Francis (Hank) Collins, Mary Plumley, Richard James, Sheryl Bond,
and all parishioners with special needs.
2018 March for Life - January 19, 2018
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 19th, 2018. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M, Cap will celebrate Mass for the faithful of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia who are attending the March For Life, at 10:00 am at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con-ception 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 Archdio-cese of Philadelphia for the March. The Annual March for Life Rally is from noon-1pm on January 19, 2018 and as customary, will be on the National Mall.
Schedule: 11:45 a.m. Musical Opening, 12:00 p.m. Rally, 1:00 p.m. March, 3:00 p.m. (approx.) listen to Silent No More testi-monies outside U.S. Supreme Court, 3:30 p.m. Visit your Representative or Senator to advocate for life. Seats are limited; to make your reservation for the trip contact either Sheila Hamilton (813) 789-2766, email: [email protected] or Dos Leach (610) 416-2720, email: [email protected].
We will be eating on the bus so please pack meals 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.
Parish Code HYDX3W
The Good Samaritan Ministry - Request Help or Get Involved!
Older Adults: Do you want to stay at home safely, but need a little help getting to the store, a doctor’s appointment or Mass?
Potential Volunteers: Do you have time to help an older adult parishioner in need? Do you feel called to help others or give back to the church with spiritual and corporal works of mercy? If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, or if you are interested in learning more about the services available for yourself, or a senior loved one, please contact Michelle Sapp at [email protected], or call the Parish Office at 610-932-5040.
Eucharistic Adoration—Merry Christmas
What will you give to Jesus on His birthday for
all He has given you? Why not spend some quiet time just with Him. Jesus delights in you! He is always available to you and just waiting for you to allow Him to love you and comfort you. Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tues-day from 8 AM until 6:45 PM followed by a 7 PM Mass.
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, we will not have Adoration
but there will be a 7 PM Mass.
Sacred Heart School News
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 2 As it stands, the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee is currently considering Senate Bill 2 (SB2), which is also known as the Education Savings Account plan. SB2 would help protect the most vulnerable children among us by focusing the savings ac-counts on the lowest-performing school districts in the Commonwealth. Specifically, SB2 would create state-funded, flexible spending accounts for individual students. Parents could use the funds to pay for Department of Education-approved educational expenses such as non-public school tui-tion, higher education tuition, textbooks, curriculum, testing and industry certifications. Unused funds would roll over from one year to the next, and unspent ESA dollars could even be used to pay for college. This is a plan to empower children with educational opportunity, especially those who currently attend the lowest-performing public schools, those is the bottom 15 percentile, in the Commonwealth. You can contact your elected official to voice support for SB2 at this link: https://www.pacatholic.org/resources/voter-voice/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f54999%2fRespond
Senate Tax Reform Bill, College Savings Plan 529 (United States House-Senate Conference Committee) The tax reform bills passed separately by the House and Senate will go to conference to reconcile differences between the two before a final law is passed. There are some critical provisions that are of importance to members of Catholic and other private school communities, which are outlined in the bullet points below.
Expansion of Section 529 savings accounts to cover elementary and secondary school expenses, as provided in the House version of the bill. Comprehensive 529 accounts would provide parents some practical assistance in saving for the criti-cal years of their children’s education.
Retention of Section 117(d), as provided in the Senate version of the bill. This section allows religious and independent ele-mentary and secondary schools to offer tax-free tuition to the children of teachers and other staff. It helps schools attract high-quality employees to settings that are favorable to parents and children.
Retention of Section 127(a), as provided in the Senate version of the bill. This section allows schools to cover up to $5,250 annually in tax-free educational expenses for employees, another attraction in recruiting qualified staff. It is also vitally important to certain innovative private school communities that have work-study programs in which low-income students receive tax-free compensation.
You can contact your elected officials to voice support for the expansion of the College Savings Plan 529 at this address: http://action.capenet.org/ctas/urge-congress-to-include-key-provisions-in-tax-reform
Legislative Action Alert from the Office of Catholic Education
Our 6th grade class making Jesse Trees.
The Jesse tree helps us connect the custom of decorating Christmas trees to the events leading to Jesus’ birth. The Jesse tree is named from Isaiah 11:1: “A shoot shall come out of the stock of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” Jesse was the father of King David. We adorn a Jesse tree with illustrated ornaments that represent the
people, prophesies, and events leading up to the birth of Jesus. The ornaments of the Jesse tree tell the story of God in the Old Testament, connecting the Advent season with the faithfulness of God across four thousand years of
history. The staff and students of Sacred Heart School wish you a wonderful Christmas.
Mark your calendar for our upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 28th
.
Shadow days and personal tours are available.
[email protected], 610-932-3633
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Knights of Columbus Council 13241 - The Sacred Heart of Jesus
When the disciples asked Jesus where he was staying he replied,
“COME, AND YOU WILL SEE.” (John 1:39)
The Catholic Church Invites You To Come and See!
Are you an adult or older teen interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
Are you unbaptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life?
Are you a baptized Catholic or baptized into another religion but never received any formal religious education?
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don’t know what the next step is to become one of the Catholic faith?
Are you yearning for something more in your life?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the place for YOU. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through the RCIA. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings you closer to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior.
For more information contact the Faith Formation office at (610) 932-5040, ext. 4 or at [email protected]
Save the Date! Annual Free Throw Competition
It’s that time of year! The Annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition is scheduled in the Sacred Heart School Gym for Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM. All boys and girls aged 10 - 14 are welcome. A parent or guardian must be present to sign the participant’s entry form. Participants do not need to be a member of a basketball team to enjoy the competition.
Breakfast with Santa The Sacred Heart of Jesus Council of the Knights of Columbus would like to thank
everyone who turned out for their annual Breakfast with Santa. Santa and his elves were very impressed with how good the children of Sacred Heart have been over the past year. Santa and the elves left Sunday afternoon promising to be back next year to see all the wonderful boys and girls of Oxford!
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive Friday, January 19, 2018
1:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sacred Heart Parish Hall
To schedule an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: shoxford
All presenting donors will receive a Dunkin’Donuts voucher for a Free coffee and donut.