SACRED HEART WADSWORTH, OH

Deacon John Mulhollan will be ordained to the priesthood of Jesus Christ for service to the Diocese of Cleveland on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist by Bishop Richard G. Lennon. I am sure that everyone is very excited to have one of our parishioners ordained a priest for our diocese. Our prayers for vocations continue to bear fruit. We must continue to pray that more of our young people will hear and respond to God’s call to the ordained and consecrated life.

Deacon John will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 22, at 12 Noon with a parish reception to follow downstairs. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Today is MOTHER’S DAY! I hope that all the mothers of our parish community have a great day. This day affords a great opportunity to reflect on the love and support that we have experienced from our mothers. Mothers have a tremendous influence on our lives. This teaches us so many things about life and love. All that we learn from our mothers can and does have a powerful impact on all that we do. The image of a mother is always one that is extremely loving and giving. We assume that mothers will always put their children first and would sacrifice anything and everything for the sake of their children. This is quite an image that we have concerning the role of a mother in our lives. Where do we get this idea, this image of what a mother is supposed to be? I would say that we get this image from our faith in God. Our mothers are the first person in our lives with whom we have a relationship. This relationship begins at the very first moment of our lives and continues for some nine months until our mother gives birth. For the most part, this is a bond that endures and is probably best understood by the mother herself. I think this can give us some insight into our relationship with God. As the psalmist asks, “Can a mother forget her child?” The response follows, “Even should she forget, I (God) will not forget.” It is through our mothers that we first experience the love of God. As a result, our mothers become so very important in our lives, even if the child is adopted, the power of that love is so very strong. Mother’s Day is important to all of us, but what is more important is how important our mothers are to us EVERY day. As we honor our mothers today, we pray that God will bless them and watch over them. May our mothers always follow the example of our Blessed Mother by leading us closer to God and helping us to be more like Jesus. Let us not forget to pray for our mothers who have gone before us in faith, that they may enjoy the fullness of God’s love in His eternal kingdom.

A new Parochial Vicar for Sacred Heart. I received word last week from Bishop Lennon that he has assigned The Reverend Patrick A. Spicer to be the parochial vicar here at Sacred Heart. Fr. Spicer was ordained in 2012 and was assigned to St. Rita Parish in Solon, Ohio, where he has served the past four years. We are very happy to welcome Fr. Spicer to our parish community. He will arrive here on Tuesday, June 14. Congratulations and God bless to Chelsea Wein, daughter of Eric and Karen Wein. She is a Hoban honors

student and also a National Merit Scholarship finalist. She will be going to Michigan State this fall. Chelsea is also a Sacred Heart graduate class of 2012. We are all proud of Chelsea, as I am sure her mom and dad and her family are as well. God bless you and good luck at Michigan State. We recently received another check for the Rooted in Faith, Forward in Hope Campaign for over $18,000.00 and it will be divided into the Capital Improvement Fund and the Parish Endowment Fund. I was informed that we have paid the portion of our pledges that was designated as our goal. Therefore, we will now receive 70% of every dollar that is paid from now on. So if you have not been able to keep your pledge payments current, now would be the time to renew your efforts knowing that 70 cents of every dollar will come to our parish. Thank you all for your sacrifices and generosity in this campaign. Your efforts have helped many people including our own parish. May God bless you for all your kindness and generosity. See the insert in today’s bulletin for more information. We are in the midst of our Jubilee Year of Mercy during which the Church has enabled many to receive a plenary indulgence for themselves or for a loved one who has died. The information is contained in the other insert in today’s bulletin. Please read it and hopefully you and your family can perform the necessary action and say the prayers needed to obtain this special grace. If you have any questions, please call me or email me at the Parish Office.

Saturday, May 7 5:00 p.m. .......... Daniel Muczynski [Ed & Elaine Muczynski] Sunday, May 8, THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 8:00 a.m. .......................................................... For Our Parish 9:30 a.m. .......... Carol Schmeing [Friends & Family of Tony] 12:00 Noon ....................... Intentions of Kay Dishauzi [Family] Monday, May 9 8:00 a.m. .......... Georgeana Salvati [Jan & Diane & Families] Tuesday, May 10 8:00 a.m. ................................ Pat Merideth [Ray & Rita Lee] Wednesday, May 11 5:30 p.m. ......................................... Larry Toth [Toth Family] Thursday, May 12, Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras 9:30 a.m. .................................. Dot Ulichney [Diane Batyko] Friday, May 13, Our Lady of Fatima 8:00 a.m. ................................................................ Poor Souls 10:00 a.m. .................................................... Wadsworth Pointe Saturday, May 14, St. Matthias 5:00 p.m. ......... Intentions of Debbie Dishauzi [Mom & Dad] Sunday, May 15, PENTECOST SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. ........ Veronica O’Donnell [Altar & Rosary Society] 9:30 a.m. .......................................................... For Our Parish 12:00 Noon ........................ Bill Armstrong [Madonna DiPietro]

OUR LADY OF FATIMA, PRAY FOR US! Please join the Pro-Life Ministry in obeying Our Lady's request to pray the Rosary for the end of abortion, immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Friday, May 13, in the Chapel.

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD MAY 8, 2016

SCRIPTURE READING REFLECTIONS OF THE WEEK

THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD [WEEK OF MAY 8, 2016]

Question for Adults: Who in your family has the gift of wisdom? How does he or she use this gift? Question for Children: Who is the wisest person you know? What has he or she taught you?

WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT -- MAY 1

Envelope Offertory (267 Envelopes) ................... $18,244 Online Giving Offertory (259 Givers) Budget Offertory ...................................................... 17,000 Weekly Difference ..................................................... 1,244

Actual YTD Offertory .......................................... $801,104 Budget YTD Offertory ........................................... 833,000 YTD Difference ..................................................... (31,896)

SPECIALS Capital Improvement .................................................. $851 St. Vincent de Paul ...................................................... $460 Support Our School..................................................... $899

PRIEST ORDINATION CELEBRATION!

Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioner Deacon John Mulhollan will be ordained Saturday, May 21, 2016 at St. John Cathedral. On Sunday, May 22, 2016, the new Reverend John Mulhollan will be celebrating his First Mass here at Sacred Heart Parish at the Noon Mass. Following the Mass, there will be a reception for Fr. John in McMahon Hall. To celebrate this event, all parishioners and friends of Fr. John are invited to attend the Mass and the reception!

Banns of Marriage

I JENNIFER CASSIDY, Sacred Heart &

DOUGLAS REYNARD

TOUCH A LIFE...Become a Hospice Volunteer. Hospice is a philosophy of care, not a place. We care for our patients wherever they call home. As a vital part of our team, volunteers come from all walks of life, and have a variety of skills, talents, and abilities. Oportunities to serve are diverse: visit patients and fam-ilies to provide companionship, sociali-zation, and comfort, help with legacy work, transportation, light housework, meal preparation, run errands, make phone calls, etc. Please call 216-298-0308.

Readings for the Week of May 8, 2016 Monday Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17 Sunday Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

Ascension of the Lord Jesus said to them: “Thus it is written that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead on the third day. In his name, penance for the remission of sins is to be preached to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” Lk 24:46-47

MASS SERVERS SCHEDULE

Week of 8:00 a.m. - Monday - Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. - Wednesday ONLY - 8:00 a.m. - Thursday - Saturday - Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - - 9:30 a.m. - - 11:30 a.m. - -

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SCHEDULE

Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - - 9:30 a.m. - - 11:30 a.m. - Wadsworth Hospital - Altercare - Liberty Residence II - Magnolia - Wadsworth Pointe - The Rosary is prayed at: Wadsworth Pointe all Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Magnolia on the 3rd Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Altercare on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Liberty Residence II all Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

LECTOR SCHEDULE Saturday, 5:00 p.m. - Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. -

The Rosary is prayed every Wednesday

afternoon in May in the church. Please join us!

MASS SERVERS SCHEDULE

Week of May 9 8:00 a.m. - Monday - Tuesday - Carley Sorrent, Maddie Sorrent 5:30 p.m. - Wednesday ONLY - Carson Bernard, Spencer Logsdon 8:00 a.m. - Friday - Elizabeth Breckner, Joey Valerie Saturday, May 14 5:00 p.m. - Jacob Bianchi, Abby Kamenar - Jimmy Kamenar, Maggie Kamenar Sunday, May 15 8:00 a.m. - Grace Bazan, Jack Edwards - Jack Schnelzer, Joseph Shroka 9:30 a.m. - Chloe Porter, Noah Porter - Zachary Porter, Nathan Reed 12:00 Noon - Vincent DiPietro, Jordan Frevola - Sam Hanna, Nick Jaklitsch

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 14 5:00 p.m. - Ray Arnone, Don Drouhard, John Toth - Roger & Debbie Petrey Sunday, May 15 8:00 a.m. - Bill & Cece Bees, Lane Edwards - Joanne Gahan, JoAnn Riddell Cup Ministers - Dennis Busson, Helen Klaas, Darryl McQuate - Mike Krietemeyer, Irene Lionetti, Mark Smith 9:30 a.m. - Dave & Pam Armstrong, Mary Ciofani - Sue Lichty, Jen Sorrent 12:00 Noon - Tony & Diane Agnesi, Lowell Knight - Michael & Michelle Cloonan Altercare - Kathleen Gill/Jean Hricko Liberty Residence II - Bob & Kathy Calhoun Magnolia - Jim & Linda Venner Wadsworth Pointe - Irene Bowers/Joanne Gale Coal Ridge Inn - Sue Bott/Candi Weber

LECTOR SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 14 5:00 p.m. - Ann Nemeth, Mary Katzenmeyer Sunday, May 15 8:00 a.m. - Karen Schnelzer, Michael Gahan 9:30 a.m. - Tim Reed, Jim McAleer 12:00 Noon - Bill & Pat Reynolds

The Rosary is prayed at: Coal Ridge Inn first Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. White Oaks all Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Sanctuary Health Network on the 3rd

Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Altercare on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Liberty Residence I & II all Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

***The Rosary is prayed daily at 7:30 a.m. in the chapel and Sundays at 7:30 a.m. in the church.

VBS VOLUNTEER MEETING NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 15

The excitement is growing for Cave Quest: Following Jesus the Light of the World, our parish’s Vacation Bible School which will run June 13-17, 2016.

Volunteers are needed to help make the week a success. Please make plans to attend an informational volunteer meet-ing on Sunday, May 15 at 10:45 a.m., in the Conry Room, to learn more about this faith-filled opportunity. From scene and set building, to group leaders, craft and game helpers, there is something for everyone! This is also a FUN way to earn ser-vice hours for Confirmation or High School require-ments! Lead by example and help the children of our parish build a rock-solid foundation of God’s love! Volunteer forms are available on our website at www.shofjesus.com. For more information, please call Annette Bernard at 330-336-3049, ext. 2009.

SACRED HEART OF JESUS CLOUD OF WITNESSES

Did you know that a group of Sacred Heart parishioners faithfully witness at the Akron abortuary two times every month? A group congregates and car-pools following the 8:00 a.m. Mass every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. According to Planned

Parenthood, when people are outside praying in front of the abortion clinics, the no-show rate for scheduled abortion ap-pointments goes up to 75%. If you'd like to be part of this life-saving work, look for us after Mass some Tuesday. Or, if you'd like more information, call Teri at 330-329-6489, or Carolyn at 330-634-5685.

ANNIVERSARY MASS FOR MAY will be on Wednesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m., when we pray for all married couples, but especially those cou-ples married during the month of May.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Doughnut Sunday after 9:30 & Noon Mass, McMahon Hall 5:00 p.m. - Adoration for Vocations, chapel 6:30 p.m. - Youth Group, Youth Room MONDAY, MAY 9 8:30 a.m. - SHS Volunteer Tea setup, McMahon/kitchen 11:30 a.m. - SHS Volunteer Tea, McMahon/kitchen 3:30 p.m. - Jr. Legion of Mary 4:00 p.m. - SHS Strings Practice, McMahon/Conry Room 6:00 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul, IHM 6:30 p.m. - Book of James, Andes Room 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts, McMahon Hall TUESDAY, MAY 10 SHS Spring Concert, 2:00 & 7:00 p.m./McMahon Hall 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study, Youth Room 7:00 p.m. - Peace & Justice Meeting, Conry Room WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 11:30 a.m. - Wadsworth AA Meeting, Andes Room 2:30 p.m. - Rosary, church 6:30 p.m. - Youth Group, Youth Room 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Library 6:30 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study, IHM 7:00 p.m. - Cub Scouts, Conry Room 7:00 p.m. - Well Read Catholic Woman Book Club, Andes Room THURSDAY, MAY 12 6:00 p.m. - St. Vincent de Paul, IHM 7:00 p.m. - Legion of Mary, Andes Room 7:00 p.m. - Adult Choir, church 11:00 p.m. - Gethsemane Hour, chapel SATURDAY, MAY 14 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group, Andes Room 11:00 a.m. - Confessions until Noon, church 3:30 p.m. - Confessions until 4:30 p.m., church SUNDAY, MAY 15 5:00 p.m. - Adoration for Vocations, chapel 6:30 p.m. - Youth Group, Youth Room

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

CALLING ALL TRADES: Carpentry, Electric, Plumbing, HVAC, Masonry!!!! St. Vincent de Paul occasionally has fami-lies in the parish or community who need help with household repairs, making things within the home handicap accessible, or other special projects. If you would be willing to share your skills and time to help those in need, please contact Natashia Willmott at 330-338-8264 or nwillmott0111@gmail.com. FOOD PANTRY HELP

Still looking for a good Corporal Work of Mercy to perform during this Jubilee Year? How about Feed the Hungry? We could use a few extra hands to help out at the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry this summer. Please call Carolyn at 330-634-5685 if you are interested.

SAVE THE DATE! Please mark your calendar for a night out at Casa Del Rio on May 16. Enjoy great food and support the Altar & Rosary. A percentage of your meal purchase will be donated back to the Altar & Rosary Society. You must present the flyer in next week's bulletin for your purchase to count. We need your help to make this fund raiser a success!

A MAN’S INVITATION Do you find it hard living your Catholic Life? Would it help to be able to share best practices with other Catholic men? Do you have life experiences that would be helpful to other men? If you answered yes to any of these, then there are opportunities for you in one of two men’s groups at Sacred Heart of Jesus. Saturday mornings, a group of guys meet at 7:00 am. and

Mark Smith is the facilitator. And every other Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m, another group meets and David Armstrong is the facilitator. We get together and share our Catholic Faith and life experiences. We would like to have you join us. For information, call Dick Hills at 330-336-6946, Dave Armstrong at 336-4716, Alan Beery at 330-334-0587, or Mark Smith at 330-606-7195.

SAVE THE DATE:

INDOOR FLEA MARKET Sponsored by The Altar & Rosary Society

Saturday, June 25, 2016 (Rain or Shine Event) 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Start cleaning out your attic, basement, closets and garage and get ready to sell your treasures at the Indoor Flea Market. The A & R collects money for selling you a spot in the gym and

you keep the money from what you sell. Details to follow in future bulletins.

MAY ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST who spoke to the Pharisees, and too speaks to the people of our time saying, “there has

stood One in the midst of you, whom you know not,” may he find us adoring Jesus in our midst daily, perpetually, in our chapel of Divine Mercy! There is need for an adorer of Jesus every Thursday, 7:00-8:00 a.m. This is a personal invita-tion to you from Jesus. "Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love." (St. Pope John Paul II) Call the Parish Office to spend this time with Him.