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: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

SACRED HEART SCHOOL: 610-446-9198

Religious Education Office: 610-449-3000

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

www.sacredheartmanoa.org

SACRED HEART CHURCH

December 3, 2017

GOD’S FAMILY IN MANOA served by:

Rev. Henry J. McKee, Pastor

Rev. Michael G. Speziale, In Residence

Deacon John J. Suplee

Deacon Bill Williams Deacon Thomas J. Woods

Sister Kathryn Benham, I.H.M. Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Celie Magee, School Principal

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

Miss Mary Ann Allton, Music Director

MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS Vigil: 5:00 PM Saturday

7:30AM - 9:30AM - 11:30AM

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 at Wilson Ave.

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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

Tuesday, December 5 8:30am Dec’d Mem of Louderback Family

Wednesday, December 6 (St. Nicholas, Bishop)

8:30am Diana Cowling

Thursday, December 7 (St. Ambrose, Bishop and Doctor)

8:30am Spaeder/McMullin Families 7:00pm VIGIL MASS

Saturday, December 9 (St. Juan Diego)

8:30am Fanelli and Mainardi Families

DEVOTIONS

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

Rosary: Tuesday through Saturday mornings at 8:10 am Divine Mercy Chaplet: following 8:30 am Mass

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

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Visit our Adoration Chapel Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday: 8:00am - 4:30pm ALL ARE WELCOME!

BAPTISM ~ PRE JORDAN *The next date for PreJordan is: December 11

Baptisms are celebrated on Sundays at 12:45 PM with the exception of the 4th Sunday of each month, when Baptisms are celebrated at the 11:30am 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 TUESDAY at 1:00 PM in the Rectory

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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY

is a holyday of obligation

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE Thursday, December 7

7:00pm VIGIL MASS

FRIDAY: 8:30AM - 10:30AM - 7:00PM

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Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Lord, Welcome!

Happy Advent! I rejoice in your presence with the Sacred Heart worshiping community as we celebrate our Eucharistic Liturgy for the First

Sunday of Advent. You enrich our gathering through your prayerful participation. May this time in prayer lift your spirit and strengthen your faith. Thanks for joining us! Know I am grateful to you, the Parishioners of Sacred Heart, for your words of congratulations spoken or written in a card on the occasion of being honored as a Chaplain of His Holiness. The "Conferral of Papal Honors" takes place this Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. As this "Conferral of Papal Honors" is also a tribute to the Sacred Heart Parish Community, I wish an invitation would be available for all who desired to attend. I regret that I am unable to offer an open invitation. Limited to 100 invitations, I decided to select representatives from Parish committees, like the Pastoral Council and Finance Committee, and Parish groups, such as the Legion of Mary and Hospitality. As I celebrate this honor, I celebrate you, the faithful community of Sacred Heart who have shared my journey as Priest for the past 18 years. On this First Sunday of Advent, Jesus, in our Gospel, urges this disciples, "Be watchful! Be alert!" As a parent is ever attentive to a newborn baby, so the disciples are to be alert, watchful so as not to fall

asleep. Sleeping here refers to being in sin. We are to be alert to any sin corrupting our soul. We are to be watchful for any temptation that would make us unprepared when the Lord comes. Be alert! Be watchful! God bless,

Fr. McKee

IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS

Collection Update

November 19, 2017 $ 13,407.00 November 20, 2016 $ 13,899.00

November 26, 2017 $ 12,943.00 November 27, 2016 $ 13,318.71 Goal $385,000.00 Year to date $338,766.92 Difference $ -46,233.08

Our target amount for Sunday collection is $17,500 per week to keep us in the black.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Handbells - Monday, December 4 at 7:00pm CYO Board - Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm Mom’s Group - Thursday, December 7 9:30am Prayer Shawl -Monday, December 11 at 9:30am PreJordan - Monday, December 11 at 7:00pm Scripture Study - Thurs, December 12 7:00pm

ANNUAL COLLECTION FOR RETIRED RELIGIOUS Like many Americans, religious communities face the challenge of funding eldercare. Each year a collection is sponsored by the Bishops throughout the United States to help retired sisters, priests and brothers. This year the collection from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be taken THIS weekend -December 2 - 3. Please continue to pray for an increase in religious vocations. Thank you for your generosity. The IHM Sisters

THE FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY

FRIDAY DECEMBER 8 is a holyday of obligation

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE ♦ Thursday, December 7 7:00PM VIGIL MASS ♦ Friday, December 8 8:30AM - 10:30AM - 7:00PM

SACRED HEART SCHOOL REGISTRATION for NEW Students FIRST PREFERENCE FOR REGISTRATION WILL BE GIVEN TO PARISHIONERS ON

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 1:00 - 3:00PM (DON’T DELAY...PREK & K FILLS EARLY)

For more info, please call the School Office at 610-446-9198 or www.sacredheartschoolmanoa.org

The Parish Center will be CLOSED on Friday, December 8 for the Holy Day.

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PRE-JORDAN CLASS (in preparation for BAPTISM)

The Next Pre-Jordan Session Monday, December 11

at 7:00pm in the MKD Room - *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 SESSIONS: January 8 and February 12

Sacred Heart Parish welcomes our newest member who was baptized during the month of November: Oliver Sean Daly, John Birkenmeier Keenan, Samuel David Brinn, Jake Patrick Meyer, Layla Jean Thompson, Samantha Mary Donati, Fiona Mairead Murphy, Lilliana Mary Alma, and Rosemary Zanaboni, Matthew John Kane and Rosalind Emilia Akerman. (not listed in October: Xavier Olin Niles and Graeme Michael Jillard

Congratulations & God Bless All!

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

SICK Please pray for all those who are sick, including: Deacon Tom Woods, Baby Lucy McCabe, Baby Benjamin Erik Froelich, Lee McCoy, Kyle Boas, Rosemarie Knowlton, Rose Stankiewicz, Frank McLaughlin, Terry Glotfelty, Arthur Wasch, Jim Sweeney, Pat Lynch, Palma Ricci, Kenneth Hornbaker, Rose Forrest, Albert DeFruscio, Richard Linahan, Joseph Reynolds, Matthew Roy, Amy McHugh, Jean Bodalski Mettler, Frank Madden, Cheryl Duca, Richard Morrow, Jr., Joan Ehly, Raymond Ehly, Helen Ford, Olivia Kirmayer, Jayne Dahm, Lexi McAlonan, Sharon Muschamp, Joseph Cutuli, Mary Ann Obyc, Dick Obyc, Amy McBride, James Bamber, Patrick Walker, Michael Walker, Sara Abate, Mickey McGoldrick, Christina Ferrante, Linda Darrach, Carly Katrinak, Jeanmarie Hanley

7 H.O.P.E. provides assistance for doctor appointments, shopping, etc. If you are in need of H.O.P.E services, please call Lydia DiPietro at 610-449-8063 or Isabelle Duca at 610-449-3638. new drivers always needed!

SCRIPTURE READINGS SUNDAY,

DECEMBER 10, 2017 Reading I: Is 40:1-5,9-11 Resp: Ps 85:9-14 Reading II: 2 Peter 3:8 –14 Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

Readings at www.usccb.org

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POOR BOX DONATIONS FOR DECEMBER ARE DESIGNATED FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES

INPSIRING WORDS OFPOPE FRANCIS

May Mary's pure and simple smile be a source of joy for each one of us as

we face life’s difficulties.

Sunday Mornings: 10:30-11:30a.m. in the Parish Center

Now... You can also place an order or online and arrange

pick up at your convenience by emailing

shscripfunmoney@gmail.com

**PLEASE CONSIDER USING SCRIP & FUN MONEY FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS!

SCRIP for supermarket shopping & FUN MONEY for Christmas gifts - especially STORE GIFT

CARDS! *For a complete list of stores, see parish website or stop in on Sunday mornings

AMAZON, TARGET, HOME GOODS, RESTAURANTS, Toys R Us, CVS… and Sooooo Many more!

DAY OF SANCTIFICATION FOR PRIESTS The priests of the Archdiocese will gather with Archbishop Chaput at St Charles Borromeo Seminary this Monday, December 4 for the 2017 DAY OF SANCTIFICATION FOR PRIESTS, a day of prayer and reflection on the Sacred Priesthood.

Please continue to PRAY for PRIESTS & for VOCATIONS!

Lord our God, who in governing your people make us of the ministry of Priests, grant to these men a persevering obedience to your will, so that by their ministry and life they may gain glory for you in Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever.

Annual Catholic War Veterans CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

With SANTA! Next Sunday, December 10

** 2:00 - 4:00pm in Everett Hall Entertainment-Refreshments & and a special guest appearance by SANTA!

ALL ARE INVITED!

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Families/Couples/Individuals are needed to participate in this year’s lighting of the Advent Wreath for the remaining Advent Sunday Liturgies If you are interested, please call the Parish Center 610-449-3000 or contact Sr. Bridget at shpmccullough@comcast.net Mary Ann Allton at shpallton@comcast.net ♦ Please mention the Mass day and time you

wish to participate. Further instructions will be provided.

Please join us thisThursday Morning, December 7 - 9:30 - 10:30am

in Everett Hall as we kick-off a MOM’s Group! It’s just a time to meet other Moms and share and support one another! The group will meet monthly, (Yes! Babies and Toddlers are welcome! They can meet new friends too!)

For further info, please call the Parish Center at 610-449-3000 or email shpmurray@comcast

BABY’S 1ST CHRISTMAS December 16 - 17

baby items will be collected for Catholic Social Services & Mother’s Home in Darby

Suggested items: stretch suits, blankets, pajamas, socks, undershirts, lotions, baby wash. etc. *Most needed are disposable diapers, baby formula (Carnation GoodStarts brand is most recommended). Gift cards are also accepted.

**Note: NO food collection in December

***REMINDER*** The yearly calendar can be found on the parish website: www.sacredheartmanoa.org Go to Religious Education schedules and you will find the calendar for the year.

MONDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES Regular classes December 4, 11, & 18 (4:20 - 5:30pm). The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on December 11 for Levels 3 & 4.

MONDAY EVENING CLASSES Regular classes December 4, 11, & 18 (6:45 - 8:00pm.) The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on December 11 for Levels 3 – EDGE.

Wednesday Evening Classes Regular classes December 6, 13 & 20 (6:30 - 7:45pm) The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on December 6 Levels 3-6. Please review the Form for Confession with your child.

Pflaum Weeklies If your child is absent you can look up the director’s guide with ideas on the Pflaum website. It is very important that your child completes the Weekly and returns it to class the following week. There are also video clips available there in the GROW section. http://www.pflaumweeklies.com/catechists-teachers

On Monday, November 20, students in the EDGE made bagged lunches for the homeless of the community. Connect-By-Night of Upper Darby distributed the lunches with those in need.

Many THANKS to Colonial Village, Giant Food Store, WaWa, and ACME for their generous donations which made this sandwich-making project a success!

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

K of C ADVENT CRAB CAKE SALE Featuring CAPT’N CHUCKY’S

Fresh Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes & frozen Crab Balls (bag of 50)

IN BOXES OF: QUANTITY COST 4 fresh Crab Cakes $20.00 _______ _______ 6 fresh Crab Cakes $30.00 _______ _______ 12 fresh Crab Cakes $60.00 _______ _______ 50 Frozen Crab Balls $15.00 _______ _______ Maryland Crab Soup $12.00 ________ ________

Total Order $ _______

Be sure all envelopes are clearly marked “Crab Cake Sale” *Payment must be included with order. Make Check payable to: Sacred Heart KofC #15826

Name: ____________________________

Phone # : _____________________

ADRESS: _________________________

EMAIL: ________________________

ORDER MUST BE RECEIVED BY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 Drop in Collection Basket or return to Parish Center

Pick up date is Saturday, December 9 between 1:00 - 3:00pm

Additional Info & Order Forms ww.shmkofc15826.org

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