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SACRED HEART CHURCH

105 Wilson Ave. Havertown, PA Phone: 610-449-3000 Fax: 610-449-2364

Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed 12-1 PM For Lunch)

Evenings & Saturday: by Appointment Sunday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sacred Heart School: 610-446-9198 109 N. Manoa Road

Religious Education Office: 610-449-3000 *for CCD nights : Resource Room 610-446-7597

C.C.D. Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays (Sept. thru May) 6:45 PM - 8:05 PM

Convent: 610-446-3694 Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

108 Shelbourne Road

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00noon

WEEKDAYS Tuesday through Saturday at 8:30 AM

Holy Days of Obligation As listed in bulletin and on Parish Website

CONFESSIONS Saturday afternoon: 3:30-4:30 PM

or anytime by appointment

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm *Adoration Chapel is located at the driveway

exit of the Church parking lot to Wilson Ave.*

www.sacredheartmanoa.org

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor Rev. George J. Boyle, Pastor Emeritus

Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence

Deacon John J. Suplee Deacon Bill Williams

Deacon Thomas J. Woods Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal

Sister Kathleen McCafferty, S.S.J., Director of Religious Education

Sister Bridget McCullough, I.H.M., Parish Service Ministries

Miss Mary Ann Allton, Music Director

Mr. Zachary Moren, Youth Minister

March 15, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Lent For God

did not send His Son into the world

to condemn the world, but that

the world might be

saved through

Him. John 3:17

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Baptism ~ Pre Jordan *The next date for PreJordan is: APRIL13

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 PM with the exception of the 4th Sunday of each month, when

Baptisms are celebrated at the 12:00 Noon Mass. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Jordan Class

before setting up a date for Baptism.

Pre-Jordan Class is held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center, with some exceptions. *Please consult Parish Bulletin or Website to verify*

Marriage Couples intending to marry should contact one of the priests for an appointment to set a date. By Archdiocesan policy, this must be done at least six months prior to the date.

Anointing of the Sick Sunday at Mass or Upon request - contact one of the

priests at the rectory in case of serious illness.

Reconciliation (Confession) Anytime by appointment. 610-449-3000 Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Legion of Mary

Meets each Monday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Rectory.

Senior Citizens Sacred Heart Social Club, an Archdiocesan Organization, meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at 1:00 PM in the cafeteria.

Parish Mission Statement We, the Sacred Heart Parish Community, knowing we are sustained by the Eucharist, dedicate ourselves to:

Forming a prayerful and worshiping community Educating all in Christ’s wisdom formed in and through the Gospel + Living our faith in today’s society

We strive to: Invite, welcome and serve all through our stewardship Unite our community through acceptance of one another + Comfort through word and deed

Tuesday, March 17 (St. Patrick) 8:30am Robert T. Casey

Wednesday, March 18 (St. Cyril of Jerusalem) 8:30am Jack O’Neill

Thursday, March 19 (St. Joseph) 8:30am Family of Thomas & Anna Coffey Friday, March 20 8:30am Eleanor McGuckin Saturday, March 21 8:30am Tony Tortorelli

DEVOTIONS

Miraculous Medal Novena: Saturday mornings after the 8:30 AM Mass.

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 AM before Mass.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Parish Registration We welcome new members to our Parish Family!

Please stop at the Parish Center to register or download form at www.sacredheartmanoa.org

Visitation of the Sick If you or someone in your family is

HOMEBOUND due to illness, disability, or advanced age, please call Sr. Bridget at

the Parish Center (610-449-3000) so arrangements can be made to bring Holy Communion. Also,

please let us know when someone is in the hospital.

Stay with Me! Remain with Me. Watch and Pray!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Spend time in quiet prayer before Jesus, present in the Most Blessed Sacrament

Visit our Adoration Chapel

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

ALL ARE WELCOME! The Chapel is located at the exit driveway of the

Church parking lot leading to Wilson Ave.

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, Welcome!!

Thanks for joining the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. We are blessed through your presence and prayerful

participation. May the Word of God enlighten your mind and the Bread of Life nourish your spirit. This weekend, I welcome Rev. John Collins, a Redemptorist Priest, to our Parish community. Father Collins will be preaching at all Masses in

preparation for our Lenten Parish Mission. Our Parish Mission will be held this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00pm in Church. Born and raised in Boston, Father Collins comes to us from his present assignment as Campus Minister at Gwynedd Mercy University. Hopefully, you and your family are able to participate in this special time of prayer. Gift yourself with an hour of prayer, praise, scripture and insightful preaching! In today’s First Reading from the Book of Chronicles we are told that the “princes,” “priests” and “people” “added infidelity to infidelity.” Out of compassion, the Lord “early and often” sent messengers to them. These “messengers” were not welcomed. These “messengers of God,” the prophets, were mocked. Their warnings were “despised.” It seems like the princes, priests and people did not take correction well. Sounds like many of us! Although I get defensive when someone corrects me or offers constructive criticism, I know I am a better priest and person because of it. Most of that constructive criticism has come from family and friends in their care and concern for me. How well do you respond when a messenger of God corrects you, points out a negative aspect of your attitude or behavior? How well do you receive constructive

criticism from someone who cares about you? Have you ever thought of someone as a messenger of God for you? Peace be with you!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Joseph’s Day!

God bless, Fr. McKee

Social Club - Monday, March 16 at 1:00pm - MKD First Communion Family Retreat - Saturday, March 14 & March 21 at 9:15am Handbells - Monday, March 23 at 7:00pm Finance Committee - Thurs, March 25 at 7:00pm Knights of Columbus - Thurs, March 25 at 7:30p

IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS

Collection Update

March 8, 2015 $ 14,537.00 March 9, 2014 $ 14,791.00 GOAL: $630,000.00

Year to Date: $625,228.00 Difference: $ - 4,772.00

Thank you for continued generous support!

CASSEROLES for St. John’s Hospice

are due Friday, MARCH 20 Pans w/lids are available at the doors of church! Each casserole feeds several people! Please deliver frozen casserole before 9:30am Friday, March 20 to Mary Durkin, 300 N. Manoa Rd. or Palma Ricci, 11 Woodbine Rd! For more info, call Mary 610-853-9455. EASY recipe is included OR you can make variety of casseroles using RECIPES on www.saintjohnshospice.org/ . ***This is a great family activity for LENT to teach young children to help those who are hungry and less fortunate

FEED

the

POOR

Next weekend MARCH 21 & 22, Non-perishable food items will be collected for local food cupboards

Please keep in mind when shopping!

BROWN BAGS are available at the doors of Church. Please take one home with you TODAY and return next weekend!

Suggested items: Cereal, oatmeal, tuna, peanut butter, canned soups, stews, fruits & vegetables, instant potatoes, pasta, spaghetti sauce, macaroni & cheese YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS AND GENEROSITY WILL BLESS MANY!

Religious Education News

ATTENTION PARENTS! There will be NO CCD Classes this week. All are invited to attend the Parish Mission at 7:00pm Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday.

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS The Next PreJordan Session is:

Monday, APRIL 13 at 7:00pm in the MKD Room in the Parish Center!

*Attendance at the Pre-Jordan Class is mandatory, prior to the celebration of the

Sacrament of Baptism. Please call the Parish Center at (610) 449-3000 for further information.

**Upcoming PreJordan: May 11 and June 8

Inspiring Thoughts Of Pope Francis

In the roughest

moments, remember:

God is our Father;

God does not

abandon his children.

@Pontifex 3/10/15

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015

Reading I: Jer 31:31-34 Resp: Ps 51:3-4,12-13,3-14, Reading II: Heb 5:7-9 Gospel: John 12:20-33

Sunday & Daily Readings at www.usccb.org.

LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER Wednesday, March 25

St. Raphaela Center, 9:00am - 3:00pm Directed by: Rev. Ronald J Rossi, O,Praem.

Cost $35 includes hot lunch. Please reserve early! Call Palma Ricci at 610-446-2403

REST IN PEACE Please pray for all members of our Sacred Heart Faith Community who have been welcomed to the happiness of eternal life.

SICK Please pray for Baby Sean Cutilllo, Baby Olivia Kirmayer, Baby Andrew Sholl, Patrick Walker, Charles “Bucky” Antell, Sally Corr, Peg Pearson, Joe Muschamp, Michelle Meehan, Jeffrey Hunter, John D’Amico, Helen Lawville, Genevieve Hosbach, Eleanor Blanch, Thomas Mayo, Christine Ferrante, Sharon Muschamp, Nancy Cunningham, Kyle Boas, Christina Boyd, Jim Sweeney, Rick Kearney, Bud Devlin, Mike Wilson, Brigid Sullivan, Jackie Mitchell, John Conway, Jill Carey, Gina D’Orazio, Dana Kleinschmidt, Cheryl Duca, Will Lawler, Terri Michels, Matt Shaw, Susan Gallagher, Martha Primavera, Mickey McGoldrick, Michael Feerick, Richard Wagner, Marie Debow, Mark Welsh, Rose Mary Haley, Laura Bailey, Rita Hershey, Joanne McManus, Sam Stocker, Maryanne Keller, Joanna Small, James Bamber, Christopher Chipman, Amy McBride, Harold Deitz, Joseph News, Joanne Shain, Anna McPhee, Helen Rebardo, Joseph Mulholland, Nicholas Galassi, Cathy Aquaro, Rick Reid, and Gregory Benoit.

Please remember to pray for all men and women serving in the Armed Forces. May the sacrifices they are making bring

peace. May God bring them all home safely and soon.

Next Meeting: Monday, March 16 1:00pm MKD Room

Upcoming Trips: Friday, March 20 - Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City. Cost $25 (rebate $25/$5 food). Call Rita at 610-446-6019 to reserve. Sunday, April 19 - Thursday, April 23 trip to Villa Roma, Catskills! $480 double/ $620 single. Call Elaine at 610-853-1785. *Trip to Mount Airy Lodge (cancelled for Feb.23) rescheduled for Friday, March 27* Cost $28 (rebate $20/$10 food). Call Elaine at 610-853-1785

SOCIAL CLUB

H.O.P.E.

H.O.P.E. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. If you are in need of H.O.P.E services, please call Mary Noone at 610-

5392 or Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638.

*Scrip & Fun Money (gift cards for supermarkets, restaurants, retail stores, etc.) is sold in the Parish Center Sunday mornings: 10:00am 11:30am

POOR BOX DONATIONS FOR MARCH ARE DESIGNATED FOR THE SOLIDARITY FUND FOR THE CHURCH IN AFRICA

THEME for MARCH 2015

“CREATING THE FUTURE”

Stations of the Cross

7:00pm Friday evenings in Church

Tryouts for Boys JV Baseball (Gr 5-6) – Mandatory; must attend both dates

Wed, March 18 & Friday, March 20 4:00pm – 5:30pm Sacred Heart Gym;

bring your sneakers and gloves; bats optional Questions? Contact Coach Jim Campbell at : grassworks01@gmail.com

Additional players still welcome for Girls Varsity Softball and Boys Varsity Baseball (Gr 7-8). Interested GIRLS please contact Jen Elsner : jenelsner@verizon.net Interested BOYS please contact Jerry Rullo: jcrullo@yahoo.com

The family of Charles McAveney wishes to acknowledge with grateful thanks and appreciation the many expressions of sympathy, prayers, and spiritual comfort that have been extended to us at this time of

loss and sadness. Sincerely, The McAveney Family

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This WEEK! MONDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Led by: Rev. John Collins, CssR

ALL are welcome! Please set aside time to join us. You’ll be glad you did!

It’s a great way to revive your spirit this Lent!

"Seeing His mother there with the disciple whom He loved, Jesus said to His mother, “Woman, there is your son,” in turn He said to the disciple, “There is your mother.” (John 19:26-27)

Join us for an

“EASTER EXPERIENCE”

“A Life-Changing Program In Which Participants Consecrate Themselves

To Jesus Through Mary!”

ALL are invited to participate in this 6 week Marian Consecration faith journey, which will

begin the week after Easter (week of April 6), and end on May 13, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

We’ll use the book

33 Days to Morning Glory

by Fr. Michael Gaitley,.MIC

Cost: $2.00 Optional workbook $15.00

Throughout the 33-day retreat program you will walk with the four great Marian saints: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa and St. John Paul II. Each will help you come close to Jesus and Mary and allow them to guide you in your life to find ways to love and serve God more deeply.

For further info, please contact Jean Murray at the Parish Center 610-449-3000 or shpmurray@comcast.net

Please return to the Parish Center !

Sessions will be held on * WEDNESDAYS,

beginning APRIL 8 * Morning Group: 9:15am Evening Group: 7:00pm

OR you can make the retreat

privately at home!

I will participate in the 33 Days to Morning Glory! I will join the _________Morning Group I will join the _________ Evening Group _______I will do the retreat privately Name:__________________________ Phone__________

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

Please take advantage of the many opportunities for

Confession before Easter!

LOCAL PARISH PENANCE SERVICES St. Katharine of Siena Wed., Mar. 18 7:00pm Annunciation BVM Mon., Mar. 23 7:00pm Our Mother of Tues., Mar. 24 7:30pm Good Counsel St. Denis Wed., Mar. 25 7:00pm St. Thomas of Villanova Mon., Mar. 30 7:30pm (Villanova Campus) St. Pius X Tues, Mar. 31 7:00pm St. Anastasia Wed., Apr. 1 7:00pm

SPRING BEREAVEMENT GROUP

The Bereavement Committee will offer a 6-week Program after Easter - beginning

Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00pm. The sessions will deal with death

and the grieving process. ALL ARE WELCOME!

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Family Retreats Saturday, March 14 and Saturday, March 21 9:15am - 12:00 noon, beginning in Everett Hall

AT SACRED HEART In addition to every Saturday (3:30-4:30pm)

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE TUESDAY, MARCH 24 AT 7:00 PM

Several priests will be present to hear Confessions

* WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 AT 7:00PM

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CON’T

Every single one of us is completely unique. All our situations bear the unique circumstances that make up our lives. Consider a third kind of situation which might prevent us from coming to the Sacrament of Reconciliation. # 3: "I go frequently, but I confess the same serious things over and over again. I can't seem to change and I keep coming to Confession because I want to keep going to Communion, but I wonder if I should." It is so important to keep coming to the Sacrament. We need God's grace and mercy. Without it, our efforts to stay close to the Lord are even more handicapped. The issue for us is to change our patterns. Some of our patterns might be deeply embedded habits and may require a genuine commitment and the help of others. Others may have become addictions which require therapy or a 12 step program. What starts to change our hearts is to focus on leaving the celebration of the Sacrament with deeper and deeper gratitude. The more we thank our Lord for his love and mercy is easier it is to resist temptation

MOM - HEART OF THE HOME RETREAT Saturday, March 21, 2015 at SS Simon & Jude, West Chester. For more info, call Kerry DePalo 610-269-6470 (kdep4@comcast.net) or visit mom-heartofthehome.org/events.html

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POST-ABORTION HEALING: Rachel’s Vineyard! www.rachelsvineyard.org For info call Gerri at 610-399-0890 or Priscilla at 215-906-6337 Upcoming Healing Retreat:

Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22, 2015

24 Hour Pregnancy Hotline: 610-626-4006! Help free 24-7 All completely confidential

STUMP the PRIEST

Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00pm THE FIELD HOUSE - 11th & Filbert St. (NO cover charge

An evening of Q&A among Young Adults (21-35) Ask the questions you’ve always wanted to ask! Ask your question in person on March 25 or submit

anonymous questions to:

stumpthepriestphilly@gmail.com

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CAPT’N CHUCKY’S

LENTEN CRAB CAKE SALE

IN BOXES OF: QUANTITY COST 4 Crab Cakes = $20.00 _______ _______

6 Crab Cakes = $30.00 _______ _______

12Crab Cakes = $60.00 _______ _______

50 Crab Balls = $15.00 _______ _______

Maryland Crab Soup = $12.00 _______ _______

TOTAL ORDER $ _______

Name: ____________________________ Phone # : ______________ Email: ___________________________

Orders MUST be received by Sunday, March 22 Please return all orders forms to the Parish Center,

drop in collection basket* or mail to KofC c/o Bates 532 Furlong Ave., Havertown, PA 19083

For more info: Contact Lou Valenti,(610) 446-3323 or Herb Hilden at fivesuiter@verizon.net

Be sure all envelopes are clearly marked “Crab Cake Sale” *Payment must be included with order. Make

Check payable to: Sacred Heart KofC #15826

*Pick up date is Saturday March 28

12:00 - 2:00pm in EH

**Additional Dessert items available for order. List

available in Parish Center or sacredheartmanoa.org

CONGRATULATIONS! Our parish recently received notification of the performance of our high school students for the First Semester Report. We are particularly proud of those who demonstrated academic excellence. At Cardinal O’Hara: First Honors: Michael Tye ‘15, Mary Kileen McCans ‘17 (#1) Second Honors: Nicholas Alizzi ‘15, Robert DiPolo ‘15, Andrew Hamilton ‘16, E.Manuel Ardiles ‘17, Ryan Fitzpatrick ‘17, Kevin Lutz ‘17, Breandan Simpson ‘18, Kevin Waldron ‘18

At Archbishop Carroll: (not yet received)

At Msgr. Bonner-Arch Prendergast: First Honors: Nicholas Lazer ‘18 Second Honors: Lauren Dougherty ‘15, Brian Gelbach ‘15, Jenna Rastatter ‘18 (#4), Liam Salter ‘18

At Villa Maria Academy: Distinguished Honors: Cecelia McCormick First Honors: Caroline Corr Second Honors: Alyssa Ficco

At Merion Mercy Academy: Distinguished Honors: Gianna Penezic ‘17

At Academy of Notre Dame de Namur Honors: Anita Bilotta, Alexandra Kane & Brianna Marmorstein

At St. Joseph’s Preparatory School First Honors: Edward Duffy, Sean Duffy, Mark McLaughlin and Joseph Viggiano Second Honors: Matthias Chernitsky and Daniel Spellacy