December 24th, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Rev. Mark A. OHern, Pastor Rev. Jerome S. Simmons, In residence Rebecca Flynn, Pastoral Minister & Liturgy Sr. Ricarda Vincent, S.S.J., Director of Adult Formation Lynn Grant, Director of Finance Norman J. Zambrzycki, Director of Facilities Michael Malthaner, Director of Liturgical Music Sara Comi, Coordinator of Religious Education Andy Schmidt, Pastoral Council President Michael W. Beuchert, Finance Council President Michael P. Palmer, Director of Grant Program Mary Ann Watters, Parish Secretary All Parish Offices: 456-6256 Fax: 459-9533 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sacredhearterie.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekday: 8:30 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:30-4:00 p.m. & by appointment. BAPTISMS Within parish Mass, as well as private, with proper sacramental preparation three months in advance. Baptismal preparation sessions are held quarterly. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone seeking information on becoming a Catholic, please call Rebecca Flynn at the rectory, 456-6256. SHARING HEARTS Prayer Line………………………...Debbie Knecht 504-0294 Jeannie VanBuskirk 866-3235 Prayer Shawl Ministry………....Sr. Ricarda Vincent 456-6256 Writing Notes to Shut-Ins………….Rebecca Flynn 456-6256 Bereavement Ministry ……………..Rebecca Flynn 456-6256 Ivajean Coverdale We, the parish family of Sacred Heart Church, are called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus through our words, actions, and witness.December 24th, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Transcript of December 24th, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

Rev. Mark A. O’Hern, Pastor Rev. Jerome S. Simmons, In residence

Rebecca Flynn, Pastoral Minister & Liturgy

Sr. Ricarda Vincent, S.S.J., Director of Adult Formation

Lynn Grant, Director of Finance

Norman J. Zambrzycki, Director of Facilities

Michael Malthaner, Director of Liturgical Music

Sara Comi, Coordinator of Religious Education

Andy Schmidt, Pastoral Council President Michael W. Beuchert, Finance Council President

Michael P. Palmer, Director of Grant Program

Mary Ann Watters, Parish Secretary

All Parish Offices: 456-6256 • Fax: 459-9533 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sacredhear ter ie.org

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday: 4:30 p.m. • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Weekday: 8:30 a.m.

CONFESSIONS

Saturday 3:30−4:00 p.m. & by appointment.

BAPTISMS

Within parish Mass, as well as private, with proper sacramental preparation three months in advance. Baptismal preparation

sessions are held quarterly.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

FOR ADULTS (RCIA) Anyone seeking information on becoming a Catholic, please

call Rebecca Flynn at the rectory, 456-6256.

SHARING HEARTS

Prayer Line………………………...Debbie Knecht 504-0294

Jeannie VanBuskirk 866-3235

Prayer Shawl Ministry………....Sr. Ricarda Vincent 456-6256

Writing Notes to Shut-Ins………….Rebecca Flynn 456-6256

Bereavement Ministry ……………..Rebecca Flynn 456-6256

Ivajean Coverdale

“We, the parish family of Sacred Heart Church, are called to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus

through our words, actions, and witness.”

December 24th, 2017 • Fourth Sunday of Advent

SACRED HEART CHURCH www.sacredhearterie.org ERIE, PA

We are proud to announce the list of students from Sacred Heart Parish who have achieved the Honor Roll

at Mercyhurst Prep for first tem of the 2017-18 scholastic year.

First Honors Second Honors

Kiara Petrungaro Gino Romeo

Matthew Ahrens

Honorable Mention

Sofia Tirpak

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Let us welcome to our Parish Family: Susan Schmitt.

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..And when we give each other Christmas gifts in His name, let us

remember that He has given us the sun and the moon and the stars, and the

earth with it’s forests and mountains and oceans - and all that lives and moves upon them. He has

given us all green things and everything that blossoms and bears fruit - and all that we quarrel

about and all that we have misused - and to save us from our own foolishness, from all our sins, He came down to earth and gave us HIMSELF. (Sigrid

Undset)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WEEKLY COLLECTION REPORT:

Weekly Giving $

Loose $

Repairs & Improvements $

Candles $

Food Pantry $

TOTAL COLLECTED $

Sacred Heart Council #11818

Through Our Council Brothers

We financially support Catholic Education. Consider giving of your time & talents

Become a Brother Knight Council meets monthly - each 2nd Monday

@ 6:30PM Call 814-450-6288 for membership information

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Knights of Columbus news………………….

Mark your calendars: Our scheduled meeting for Monday, January 8th will be at 6PM instead of 6:30 due to the hosting of the

Knights of Columbus Chapter meeting at 7PM. It is in the auditorium.

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A Christmas Blessing

-May there be harmony in all your relationships. May sharp words, envious thoughts, and hostile feelings be dissolved.

-May you give and receive love generously. May this love echo in your heart like the joy of church bells on a clear December day.

-May each person who comes into your life be greeted as another Christ. May the honor given the Babe of Bethlehem be that which you extend to every guest who enters your presence.

-May the hope of this sacred season settle in your soul. May it be a foundation of courage for you when times of distress occupy your inner land.

-May the wonder and awe that fills the eyes of children be awakened within you. May it lead you to renewed awareness and appreciation of whatever you too easily take for granted.

-May the bonds of love for one another be strengthened as you gather with your family and friends around the table of festivity and nourishment..

-May you daily open the gift of your life and be grateful for the hidden treasures it contains.

-May the coming year be one of good health for you. May you have energy and vitality. May you care well for your body, minds, and spirit.

-May you keep your eye on the Star within you and trust this Luminescent Presence to guide and direct you each day.

-May you go often to the Bethlehem of your heart and visit the One who offers you peace. May you bring this peace into our world. -Joyce Rupp

Sacred Heart Wintertime Ball While celebrating with friends and family this Christmas, why not make plans to

get together again mid winter for a night of great food, fun, games, music and dancing at our

Sacred Heart Winter Olympics Dinner Dance? You can’t beat the cost of $20/person for all this AND a chance to win the grand prize of dinner for 6, pre-pared by our own, Fr. Mark! Clear your calendar for

February 3rd, 6:30-10PM at our Sacred Heart Audito-rium. BYOB and you must be 21 to attend. Tickets go on sale January 6/7 following the weekend Mass-es or from the Rectory during regular business hours.

Tickets are limited, so don’t delay!

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT DECEMBER 24TH, 2017

Monday, December 25th The Nativity of the Lord

9:30 - St. Paul 10:00 - Patrick J. Di Paolo - Mom, Dad & Family

11:00 - St. Andrew

Tuesday, December 26th St. Stephen

8:30 - Communion Service

Wednesday, December 27th St. John

8:30 - Mario Lucchetti - Pasqua Corsi Thursday, December 28th The Holy Innocents

8:30 - Phillip Hewitt, Sr. - Bond Family Friday, December 29th St. Thomas Beckett

8:30 - Natalina Faraglia - Family

Saturday, December 30th 4:30 - Arthur Casey - Rosemarie & Robert Martucci Sunday, December 31st The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

10:00 - Mom & Dad - Carolyn Vigil of Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God

4:30 pm– Marge Carr - Joe & Debbie Salamon

Priest Schedule for Weekend of December 30th

Confessions: 3:30PM

Mass at 4:30PM - Fr. Mark

Sunday, December 31st, 10:00AM - Msgr. Dan

The Sanctuary Candle is burning in memory of† Joan Virgilio from Laura Fosco & Virgilio Family

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The Bread and Wine is being offered in memory of†

Carmela & Luigi Ferrante from Family. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please remember in your prayers our departed and their families: Doris Baranello, sister of Diane Wisinski and

Anthony Carbonelli. ~~~~~~~~

Scripture Readings for Next Week

Genesis 15:1-6,21:1-3; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40

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THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART:

Tuesday - NO food pantry today

Faith Sharing Group in Sacristy at 7PM

Friday - Church Cleaning Team #4 (Barb Selker, Maria

Stevens) on December 29th in the PM

Sunday - Rosary in the Reservation Chapel at 9:15AM

Faith Sharing Group in Findlay Rm at 11AM

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PLEASE DON’T FORGET

YOUR GIFT CARDS ! Get them in the Sacristy after Mass or in the office during regular office hours. The more

you buy, the more you help our Parish

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Pro Life Breakfast People for Life’s Annual Pro-Life Breakfast will be held on

Saturday, January 13th at the Erie Bayfront convention Center. The main speaker will be Ann McElhinney, movie

producer and author of a best-selling book about the Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell who was in the news just a few years ago. Tickets are $16 for ages

over 12, $8 for ages 3 to 12, and free for children under 3. Free childcare will be available. Payments can be mailed

to People for Life, P.O. Box 1126, Erie, Pa. 16512

For more information or to pay by credit card, call 814) 882-1333 or go online

to www.peopleforlife/january2018

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Mass Times

St. Paul’s Church: No Daily Mass. Saturday: Confessions at 3:30, Mass at 4:30

Sunday: Mass at 9:30AM

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St. Andrew’s Church: Daily Mass at 8:00 on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

in the Annunciation Chapel. NO Wednesday Mass. 8am mass on the 1st Saturday of the month

in the Annunciation Chapel. Sunday: 8AM and 11AM

TRI-PARISH SCHEDULE 2017 Upcoming Parish Date to Remember:

Sunday, December 24th : Regular Sunday Masses: 8AM at St. Andrew, 9:30AM at St. Paul, 10AM Sacred Heart and 11AM at St Andrew. Christmas Eve Vigil Masses: 4:30PM at Sacred Heart, 5PM at St. Andrew, 10PM at St. Paul.

Monday, December 25th: Christmas Day Masses: 9:30AM at St. Paul, 10AM at Sacred Heart, and 11AM at St. Andrew.

Sunday, December 31st: Regular Sunday Masses: 8AM at St. Andrew, 9:30AM at St. Paul, 10AM at Sacred Heart and 11AM at St. Andrew. Solemnity of Mary Vigil Masses: 4:30PM at Sacred Heart

Monday, January 1st: Solemnity of Mary (New Year’s Day) Masses: 9:30AM at St. Paul and 11AM at St.

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The 1:38 Women’s Conference offers a wonderful way to continue our faith journey. It provides many opportunities

and a great sense of community. If you haven’t checked out the 1:38 Women’s website,

you might want to know that we are offering a discounted “Early” registration price that is good from now until

January 31, 2018

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$35 – Senior Citizens – Use promo code: Senior $35 –Groups of 8 or More – Use promo code: Group8

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If you qualify for a discounted ticket, please use your respective promo code during the registration process. If you have a group of 8 or more, please use the promo code “Group8” to apply your discount. Please note that if your group registers all 8 attendees at one time, you can only pay with one credit card. If it is more convenient to have each member of your group register individually, be sure to include an agreed upon group name in the space provided and also use the Promo Code “Group8” so that each individual can get the discounted rate when they register individually. Please remember that Our Father is watching over – only apply a discount if you qualify.

Open House Jan. 28 at Erie Catholic Schools

Erie Catholic School System invites you to join us for open house at all six schools on Sunday, January 28

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from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Schedule below). See how our school communities combine Gospel values and great learning experiences to help each child realize their true potential, in and out of the classroom. Enjoy school tours, meet teachers, students and parents, and enter a drawing at each school to win a $500 scholarship! Visit us at www.ErieCatholic.org to learn more.

Sunday, January 28

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace School Blessed Sacrament

St. George School St. James School

St. Jude School St. Luke School

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We Wish You All

A glad and peaceful Christmastide

With all its memories sweet;

May hope and love and joy be yours

With kindly friends to greet;

The echo of the angel’s song,

The star’s clear guiding light,

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