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Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10|2nd Reading - James 5:7-10|Gospel - Matthew 11:2-11
Sacred Heart Parish
Third Sunday of Advent
Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear. Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.
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Stewardship on the Third Sunday of Advent:
Weekend of December 11, 2016 From the loneliness of his prison cell John the Baptist asks of Jesus: “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” The weeks before Christmas offer much to be joyous about, celebrating with family and friends, the glitter of seasonal decorations, the excitement of gift giving and receiving. But in our midst there are the lonely and neglected, the poor, the hospitalized, the wayward, the
shut-ins. There are those seemingly without hope. To whom should they look? Discipleship in the Lord includes being good stewards of others. Are there those in our family, our neighborhood, our community to whom we can reach out to show
them a sign of Christ’s presence in their midst?
Advent is here Come to Eucharistic Adoration As we await in joyful anticipation the birth of the Christ Child, let us open our hearts and give them to Him. Eucharistic Adoration is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm and concludes with a 7 pm Mass.
Attending Eucharistic Adoration is a wonderful way to prepare yourself to enter more fully into the celebration of the liturgical season of Advent /Christmas. Come and spend some quiet time with Almighty God. He is always available to you and just waiting for you to allow Him to love you and comfort you. You may stop in at any time for any length of time and pray, read or just be silent with Our Lord. What an awesome God we serve!
At present, we are in need of an adorer for the 1 pm hour.
If you are interested in knowing more about Adoration or interested in signing-up to be an adorer, you may
call Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962 or you may leave your contact information in the grey box (next to
the Statue of the Sacred Heart) in the Narthex and Joann will contact you.
“Like” Us on Facebook! You can find Sacred Heart on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/sacredheartoxford/ or search “Sacred Heart Parish Oxford”!
THE INSTALLATION MASS FOR
REVEREND JOHN C. CROWLEY
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 AT 5:00 PM The Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will preside at the Mass. Please RSVP for the dinner by December 13th by calling 610-932-5040 ext. 1 with your
meal choice of arctic char, chicken tenderloins, or roast beef.
GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS
The "God's Housekeepers" team is requesting volunteers to assist with a monthly clean of the church on Saturday, Dec.17 starting
at 9:00 AM. Will include: oil pews, dust all areas, straighten books, clean bathrooms, clean windows, etc. Will have cleaning supplies available; just need hands to help. If interested, please contact Marie Beletti at [email protected]. Please help keep our church shining!
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.
December Meetings
Dec. 19 – Lunch at Loch Nairn, Pollyanna gifts
Sacred Heart Giving December 3rd & 4th
Regular Collection: $ 17542.67 Building Maintenance: $ 1919.00 Poor Box: $ 147.00
Thank you!
The Hospitality Committee is looking for new volunteers. We help coordinate with the parish staff various social activities and events including doughnut socials, spaghetti dinners, Thanksgiving morning Mass gatherings, etc. This is a ministry of giving that requires no experience other than being willing to give of your time. Consider volunteering and opening yourself up to getting to know more of your parish family. Please contact Tara Hillegass at [email protected] or Nancy Latsch at [email protected].
Have you considered online giving?
It is an easy way to set your contribution to Sacred Heart Parish. You have access to monitor, edit, delete, add, increase, and select your contribution types and methods. With the option to use your bank account or the credit card of your choice, you can sign up today. No more pesky envelopes, no more checkbook or cash, and your donations are tied to your name for tax purposes. You can sign up online, or with our paper form as well for sign ups! Questions? Call Kaitlyn in the parish office at 610-932-5040 ext. 2.
We are looking for helpers on December 23rd at 10:30 am! Join fellow parishioners in the Spirit of Christmas and help to prepare our church for the celebration of the Birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ! Call Annemarie Dunn if you are available: 610-322-5475
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Sunday, December 25th
Christmas Day Masses at: 7:45 am in the Church 9:00 am in the Church 10:30 am in the Church 12:00 pm in the Church
Saturday, December 24th
Christmas Eve Masses at: 5:00 pm in the Church 5:10 pm in the Gym 7:00 pm in the Church 12:00 am in the Church (Midnight)
There will be Confessions on Saturday, December 24th in from 4:00—4:40 as usual.
Knights Of Columbus Breakfast with Santa is Sunday December 11th from 8 am to 12 pm. Kids, be sure to bring your Christmas Wish Lists!
Saturday, December 17, 2016
5:00 PM
Extraordinary Minister: B.Gondol, L. Baggott, J. Gallagher
Lector: C. Schaible
Altar Server: Alina S., Meghan S., Corrine S. Music: Adult Choir, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Beau Jones
Sunday, December 18, 2016
7:45 AM
Extraordinary Minister: P. Kozakowski, P. Cahill, J. D’Aquanno
Lector: R. Angelo
Altar Server: Maura J., Molly J.
Music: Quiet Mass
9:00 AM
Extraordinary Minister: C. Fischel, M. Hampshire, M. Johnson
Lector: W. Bratcher
Altar Server: Kendall T., Clinton W., Kieran S.
Music: Erin Murphy, Cathy Grebner Ushers: Mark Bradford, Brandon & Lauren Kim,
and Samuel Hamilton
10:30 AM
Extraordinary Minister: B. Williams, R. Tiriro, J. Tiriro Lector: J. Watkins Altar Server: Emily S., Maggie S., Zachary R. Music: Amy Murphy, Bob Boyle, Fran Murphy Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette
12:00 PM Both Species
Extraordinary Minister: K. Leyman, D. Murphy, D. Alesi, M.
Snopkowski, P. Carnevale
Lector: P. Leyman
Altar Server: Patrick M., Clare S., Ivan S.
Music: Beth Van Woert, Cathy Grebner
Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson
M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s
Saturday December 10, 2016
5:00 pm Louis Hartman
Sunday December 11, 2016
7:45 am Joann DiLiberto
9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart
10:30 am Ryan Casteel
12:00 pm Jim Weber
Monday December 12, 2016
8:00 am MaryAnne Fazio
Tuesday December 13, 2016
7:00 pm Jim Weber
Wednesday December 14, 2016
8:00 am Francis H. Joyce
Thursday December 15, 2016
8:00 am Special Intention
Friday December 16, 2016
8:30 am Al Campbell
Saturday December 17, 2016
5:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart
Sunday December 18, 2016
7:45 am William Quigley
9:00 am Edith Jones
10:30 am Jim Weber
12:00 pm Jim Weber
M a s s I n t e n t i o n s
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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Heather Zittle Nardillo, Rev. William Lange, Irene Delp, Beth McGrogan, Gregory Trunzo, Carl Jester, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Laura Deckman, Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Ethan Navarro, Bryan Hampshire, Beth Van Woert, Francis (Hank) Collins, Richard James, 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 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.
Like Lent, Advent is a penitential season, so the priest normally wears purple. But on Gaudete Sunday,
having passed the midpoint of Advent, the Church lightens the mood a little, and the priest may wear rose
vestments. The change in color provides us with encouragement to continue our spiritual
preparation—especially prayer and fasting—for Christmas.
S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l
Sacred Heart School News
We are scheduling tours for the 2017-18 school year. Please contact our development director, Jennifer Whelan, to inquire about our programs and financial aid.
It’s never too early to begin planning for your child’s education.
[email protected] or 610-932-3633
You are invited to join us this Thursday, December 15th at 1PM for our annual Christmas show.
The performance includes the 8th grade bell choir, singing and the Nativity. There is no fee and you do not need to RSVP or purchase tickets.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 22nd- Prayer Service at 11:15, Noon dismissal Tuesday, January 3rd- Classes resume
Friday, January 6th- School Liturgy Wednesday, January 11th- No homework family night
Monday, January 16th- No school Friday, January 20th- Pre K Conferences
Sunday, January 29th- Open House
BC:AD
When Before Became After
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PASTOR
Rev. John C. Crowley
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
& Friday 8:30 am Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm Mass
Holy Days as announced in the bulletin
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 - 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”.
Have you visited the Stewardship kiosk lately located in the Narthex? We have different pamphlets there that “speak”
about Stewardship and many other materials to strengthen or refresh your relationship with Jesus. Suggested good
will donations are posted.
Baby Bottle Drive
Fill a bottle and save a life! All donations support the free medical and educations services that CCWS provides to women
and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Please return your bottle this weekend, December 10th and 11th. Thank you for being a life saver!
To learn more about CCWS,
Bishop Shanahan High School Winter-Summer Programs:- Bishop Shanahan High School and Dr. Richard Fuller offers the most comprehensive 35-hour training experience in a PSAT/SAT Program in the area (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1 in math), classes begin January 23, 2017. We also have information on our summer programs which include: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9) and Math Programs in Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus (all grades) ; “Critical Thinking and Study Skills” program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1) summer classes start June 19, 2017. For more information call Dr. Fuller 610-247-5933 or BSHS 610-518-1300.
The Bishop Shanahan Fine Arts Department will present its Annual Christmas Concert and Art Exhibit on Friday, December 16th, at 7:30 pm in the school auditorium. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted. All are welcome!
Bishop Shanahan High School