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Sacred Heart Parish

Second Sunday of Lent

This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased;

Listen to him

Today’s Readings:

1st Reading—Genesis 12:1-4a| 2nd Reading—2 Timothy 1:8b-10 Gospel—Matthew 17:1-9

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P a s t o r ’ s C o r n e r

Dear Parishioners, The First Sunday of Lent this past week was a special day for me due to being installed as your new pastor, priest servant for the good people of the Church of the Sacred Heart. Know that I am deeply blessed and honored to accept this role and responsibility for you, my new faith family in Oxford. Your welcome ex-pressed in many ways since my arrival and your grand hospitality to all on installation Sunday was admira-ble and appreciated. The liturgy and meal were divine! As stated at Mass, it was not just a special day for me but a special day for all of us because we are all called, consecrated, and commissioned by virtue of our baptism to work together to do the Lord’s work in making our parish community, vital and vibrant now, and for generations to come. May our good Lord guide and strengthen our energy and efforts to respond to today’s pastoral reality and as being known as a welcoming, worshipping, and witnessing catholic community of faith. I invite you to walk with me and work with me in the days and months ahead for together we can all do something beautiful for God in God’s world. In the next few months I will be meeting chairpersons of various groups, teams, ministries and councils in order to learn about the parish and what is needed or dreamed of for the parish community in days and years ahead. One thing, I will be offering in the future and hopefully by Pentecost Sunday, is a Ministry Fair Sunday sign-up day so that we can all build and nourish the parish community in the future. More information about ministry fair Sunday will be forth-coming. Again, this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad.

Peace, In Christ Father Mike

Communion Calls

If you, a neighbor or a loved one is homebound and cannot make Mass, please reach out to the Parish Office to arrange delivery of Communion and/or necessary sick call. Please call us at 610-932-5040 and we can make arrangements for you to receive the Blessed Sacrament.

Renew your romance In spring thoughts often turn to sprucing up. Why not freshen up your relationship also? Look at your marriage in a new way on a Weekend of Discovery. You deserve it! Coming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are March 31-April2 at the Great Valley Sheraton in Frazer, and July 7-9 at Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown. Early regis-tration is highly recommended. Visit our website at: www.wwme-philly.org or contact Al & Mary Liz Heumann at 610-449-1859.

From the Archdiocese of Philadelphia: The Observance of the Memorial of Saint Patrick and the

Lenten Obligation to Abstain from Meat on Friday March 17, 2017

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, the Archbishop of Philadelphia, in accord with the Code of Canon Law (Canon 87), grants a dispensation to all Roman Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from the obligation to abstain from meat on the Memorial of Saint Patrick on Friday, March 17, 2017.

BYOBibles

Lenten Study:

The Person of Jesus

Sue Matthews will be offering a 6 week course (no tests) on the Person of Jesus. This course will be offered every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm in the Parish Meeting Room and will take us through Lent into Holy Week. Sue has a Master’s degree in Historical Spirituality. Bring your own Bibles and join us! Sessions will include topics such as:

March 15—Jesus the Christ; Fulfillment of the Old Testament

March 22—Titles of God the Father, Jesus, & The Holy Spirit

March 29—Jesus, the Holy One of God

April 5—The Crucifixion & the Medical Terms

April 12—The Church: US as The Body of Christ

Save the date!

Saturday, March 25, 9 am – 2 pm

Join us in our parish hall for this wonderful opportunity to grow in faith with others right here at Sacred Heart!

Sacred Heart Lenten Retreat:

Be the Best You Can Be – Just BE

LEAVE YOUR CROSS ON THE CROSS

You’re invited to join fel-low parishioners during

Lent in “nailing” petitions to the cross in our

Narthex. Use a piece of the provided paper to write a

prayer, your cross, or a burden that you have, fold

it and pin it to the cross.

Remember to keep these petitions, both our own and those of others, in our prayers this

Lenten Season.

All the petitions on the cross will be burned in the fire before Easter Vigil Mass on April 15th.

Ladies Auxiliary News

Please join us for our next meeting this Thursday, March 16th at 7pm in the Parish Meeting Room

Please Congratulate our Newly Baptized Aiden Joseph Delp Andrew Jordan Delp Logan Brian Kilpatrick Sophia Brielle Hildenbrand

Eucharistic Adoration—Lent

After the Last Supper, Jesus went with His friends to the Garden of Gethsemani and there He asked them, “Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Mt 26: 40). This is the same invitation that Jesus asks us. So, instead of giving up “treats” this Lent, why not consider spending some personal, quiet time with Our Lord Jesus Christ. He is always waiting for

you and speaks to you in the silence.

Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held every Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm. Nothing is needed to do this but an open heart to Jesus Christ. You may come at anytime and stay for any length of time. How-ever, If you are interested in becoming an adorer, or would like to know more about Eucharistic Adoration, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962 or you may leave your contact information in the steel box in the Narthex, next to the Status of the Sacred Heart, and Joann will contact you.

Please Congratulate our Newly Baptized

Aiden Joseph Delp Andrew Jordan Delp Logan Brian Kilpatrick Sophia Brielle Hildenbrand James Andrew Finnegan V

M i n i s t r i e s a t M a s s

Saturday March 11, 2017

5:00 pm Ann Mentzer

Sunday March 12, 2017

7:45 am Barbara Frances Reilly

9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart

10:30 am Tyler Ritchie Brown

12:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. John Urich

Monday March 13, 2017

8:00 am Joy Jordan

Tuesday March 14, 2017

7:00 pm Dorothy Arthur

Wednesday March 15, 2017

8:00 am Joseph Cappelli

Thursday March 16, 2017

8:00 am Special Intention

Friday March 17, 2017

8:00 am Dorothy Arthur

Saturday March 18, 2017

5:00 pm Peter Comero

Sunday March 19, 2017

7:45 am Howard Gwin

9:00 am The People of Sacred Heart

10:30 am John L Santangell, Jr.

12:00pm Rebekah Roberts

12:00 pm Mr & Mrs John Urich

M a s s I n t e n t i o n s

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Susan Curran, Frances McCummings, Fran Elena Laughlin, Bud Lyon, Frank Placchetti, Tommy Reilly, Mary Grace Charron, Ruthann Miller, Todd Shelly, Lucas Reiner, Cole Brouse, Heather Zittle Nardillo, Rev. William Lange, Beth McGrogan, Gregory Trunzo, Roxanne Magro, Cristen Wooleyhan, Kevin Malone, Virginia Basilio, Judy Ivins, Carl H. Burton, Darlene D'Amore, Ethan Navarro, Francis (Hank) Collins, Richard James, and all parishioners with special needs.

Saturday, March 18, 2017 5:00 PM EM: L. Ledger, J. Gallagher, L. Baggott Lector: J. Norris Altar Server: Elizabeth T., Bridgette K., Morgan C. Ushers: Beau Jones Sunday, March 19, 2017 7:45 AM ( Both Species)

EM: D. Sceski, J. D’Aquanno, C. Quigley, D. Signs, J. Mosley Lector: R. Angelo Altar Server: Moly & Maura J.,Hannah D. 9:00 AM EM: B. Hampshire, H. Staszesky, M. Staszesky Lector: P. Long Altar Server: Kendall T., Clinton W., Kieran S. Ushers: Mark Bradford, Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton 10:30 AM EM: M. Hillegass, B. Leach, B. Williams Lector: M. Van Woert Altar Servers: Gabe L., Zachary R. Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette 12:00 PM EM: P. Carnevale, D. Murphy, Jeri Santine Lector: P. Leyman Altar Server: Patrick M., Clare & Ivan S. Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

An opportunity for Almsgiving this Lent: Sacred Heart will host the Family Promise again during the week of March 26th through April 2nd 2017.

If you have not already volunteered and would like more information on what’s involved or how to get involved, Family Promise volunteers will be available on Sunday, March 12th, after each Mass to answer questions. A member of the Parish Core Team will follow up and contact interested volunteers.

Background Clearances are required for participation. Please contact the parish office if you need an update for yours: 610-932-5040!

S a c r e d H e a r t S c h o o l

Sacred Heart School News

Sacred Heart School is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 school year. We provide a quality Catholic education enhanced with the

latest technology, fine arts and foreign language program. From the moment students and parents walk through the doors of Sacred Heart, they have a sense of belonging, both to the school and parish community. Our school provides a nurturing environment in which students feel comfortable learning, growing and making

decisions.

You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see all of the wonderful things happening in our school. Please contact our development director, Jennifer Whelan, at jennifer.whelan@sacredheart.us or 610-932-3633 for

additional information or to schedule a tour.

See what our students say about Sacred Heart School~

“School is like my family.”

“Teachers care about us.”

“I can talk about God anytime.”

“My school friends will keep me from doing wrong because of the values we are taught, and I will do the same for them.”

“When somebody gets hurt, everybody is sad.”

“I like that we pray every day in the morning for people who are special to us.”

“I get to go to church and receive the Body of Christ.”

“In a Catholic school, I can be myself. Nobody will make me feel ashamed about who I really am, because God made me that way.”

“I can pray. I pray at the beginning, middle and end of the day.”

“I like to wear a uniform everyday-my friends and I match.”

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 8th- HASA Family Night Talent Show and Dinner

Friday, March 10th- Stations of the Cross, 2:15 Monday, March 20th- Terra Nova Testing begins

Please extend a warm welcome to our new Parishioners

David & Carol Hughes Kristen Campbell

Brandon & Courtney Van Wagner and family James & Diane Joyce

Michael & Jomae Luciano Patricia Urban

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PASTOR

Rev. Michael F. Hennelly Fr.Mike@Sacredheart.us

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS

Rev. Joseph Shenosky & Rev. John Franey

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”.

Sacred Heart Giving March 4th & 5th

Regular: 17925.67 Poor Box: 376.00

Building Maint Fund: 1726.00

Thank you for your generosity!

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 (and after Mass)

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

Have you visited the Stewardship kiosk lately located in the Narthex?

New Lenten materials have just been supplied: Be sure to check them out!

Suggested good will donations are posted.

The Knights of Columbus

The hunt will begin promptly at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 8th on the parish lawns surrounding Sacred Heart Church. Prizes will be given to all participants after the hunt ends. Bring your Easter baskets and your cameras!

BISHOP SHANAHAN HS SPRING VISIT DATES

You Are Invited!

7TH GRADE VISITATION DAY March 29, 2017 8:30am - 1:30pm 7TH GRADE PRACTICE EXAM April 1, 2017 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon 6TH 7TH, and 8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE April 5, 2017 7:00 pm

Tours, academic presentation, classroom demonstrations, Activi-ties Fair, Q&A with department chairs, teachers and coaches

and refreshments. Parish school students register for Visitation Day through their teachers. Middle school/private school stu-dents register at www.shanahan.org Practice Exam and Open House registration at www.shanahan.org Questions? Con-tact jyablonski@shanahan.org or call Carol Dale 610-343-6206