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Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Sirach 15:15-20 | 2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 | Gospel - Matthew 5:17-37

Immense is the wisdom of the Lord;

he is mighty in power, and all-seeing.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Sacred Heart Parish

Stewardship Corner ~ In this week’s readings, we hear about the free will and the commandments God gifted to us. What do we know about free will and how can we apply it to living out stewardship as a way of life?

God gifted us with rationality in order that we might be dignified and able to control our own actions. He did this so that of our own accord, we could seek Him and “attain his full and blessed perfection.” We are like God because we have this rationality and this control over our acts. We are deliberate in our actions and by exercising our free will, we shape our own lives. This freedom He gave us “...is a force for growth and maturity in truth and goodness; it attains its perfection when directed toward God..” We have the choice to do good or to do evil, and we can “do evil” merely by becoming compla-cent while knowing in our hearts what we truly should be doing.

The more one does what is good, the freer one becomes. There is no true freedom except in the ser-vice of what is good and just. The choice to disobey and do evil is an abuse of freedom and leads to "the slavery of sin" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1733).

In the Gospel we hear a few of the commandments and how we are to obey. When you think about it,

God really was gifting us the recipe to freedom when He outlined these general principles by which to

live. How often do we feel sad or guilty because of something we’ve done, and how often is that be-

cause our choice directly conflicted with God’s gift in the commandments? He gave us free will that we

might live as humans and not as extensions of Him, but that instead, we might choose to do so and be

Christ to others around us. If we find ourselves enslaved by sin, the choice is ours to change. We will

find freedom in doing what is good and following Him- turn to Him and strive always to attain the per-

fection He desires for us.

Peace,

Kaitlyn Wiant, Parish Services Director

0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 16, 2014

Tuesday Evenings, immediately following the 7 pm Mass in Church.

March 4th - A Proposal for Catholic Courtship derived from Scripture

and Papal Teaching March 18th - Guiding Your Child Through the Courtship Process April 1st - The Impact of Financial Indebtedness upon Future Marriage

April 15th - Purifying Marriage of the Vestiges of a Less Than Perfect Courtship

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In the King’s Court

Lenten Program on Courtship

presented by Father Hamill

LENTEN SERVICES

Sacred Heart Giving February 9, 2014

Regular Collection: $ 13, 062.33 Poor Box Collection: $ 97.37

Thank you!

Lead Me to the Cross ...where Your Love poured out.

The groundhog may have called for 6 more weeks of winter, but I, for one, am looking forward to spring!

However, before we enjoy the beautiful Easter lilies, we will all find ways to prepare ourselves for the holiest week of the liturgical year - ways to “lead us to the cross.” Some will give something up, and some will add a new layer to their faith commitment by trying to add more prayer time to their busy lives or to make a more conscious effort to serve others . Young and old will experience the feeling of sacrifice evolving into spiritual re-birth.

One great way for middle and high-schoolers to prepare themselves for the Easter season is to become involved with the Living Stations Program produced here at Sacred Heart on Good Friday evening. This year’s program will take place on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the church. Preparations begin on Thursday, March 6th, and continue through the Thursdays in Lent - excluding Holy Thursday. Meet-ings are held in the church from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. We are in need of pantomime actors, lectors and singers. Spring time schedules can often be a challenge, but we try to work around them as much as possible. Please consider joining us in producing a beautiful, reverent program depicting Our Lord’s j ourney to the cross.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Murphy at 610-345-0428 or [email protected].

How can you share Christ’s love in the Oxford community?

Aid for Friends, a program bringing food and compan-ionship to local home-bound persons, is in need of volunteer visitors. Currently, we have four clients in need of visitors for one hour, once a week. We can promise you one of the most rewarding experi-ences of your life. Our volunteer visitors see the same client every week. They really get to know each other; forming a true and caring relationship. Some of our friends say it is one of the best friendships they’ve ever had – some volunteer visitors say the same thing. If you think you can spare an hour a week to make a tremendous difference in the life of a friend near you, please contact Dana Felder at 484.459.3433 or email [email protected].

“He became my best friend.” -Sacred Heart volunteer about her experience visiting

with Aid for Friends

Our Mass Book for 2015 is now open. If you would like to have a Mass intention reserved, please stop by the information desk in the Narthex or contact our Parish Office during office hours, Monday- Thursday, 8:30-4:30.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Mariana Engle to our parish staff. Mariana will be assisting with the development of our parish organization and formally began this past Monday, February 10th.

Mariana has her Bachelor's Degree in Letters from Penn State University and her Master's Degree in Human Resources from Villanova University.

She has a passion for organizational development and has several years of professional experience. Please keep her in your prayers as she makes the transition into her role here at Sacred Heart!

Ash Wednesday Service March 5th: 12pm and 5pm

Confessions during Lent Wednesdays: 6:30- 7:30

Saturdays: 4:00pm Stations of the Cross

Fridays: 2:15pm

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially: Pat Ryan, George Cleary, Gina Caldwell,

Joseph Beird, Mary & Jean Basilio, Anne Marie Oshman, Diana Wills, Michael Cooke, Kimberly Jester, Diane Joyce,

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 or military list will be in the

bulletin for one month, then continued on the website for our prayers.

Saturday, February 22, 2014

5:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: C. Karat, L. Baggott, M. Campbell

Lector: H. Baggott

Altar Server: Trevor C., Ethan C., Abbey C.

Music: Amy Murphy

Ushers: Beau Jones

Sunday, February 23, 2014

7:45 AM Both Species

Extraordinary Minister: P. Cahill, J. D’Aquanno, D. Signs

K. Kelly, P. Kozakowski

Lector: L. Somma

Altar Server: Nora C., Aaron C., Hannah D.

Music: Beth VanWoert

Ushers:

9:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister: M. Hillegass, C. Fischel, M. Sipala

Lector: H. Cummiskey

Altar Server: Eve H., Grace H., Garland H.

Music: Sacred Heart Adult Choir

Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala,

Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton

LOWwC: Renee Resetar

10:30 AM

Extraordinary Minister: P. Carnevale, C. Captain

Lector: M. Williams

Altar Server: Keith H., Joe D., Brenna M.

Music: Sacred Heart Adult Choir

Ushers: Catherine Lacek, Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette

12:00 Noon

Extraordinary Minister: Jeri Santine, Joe Santine

Lector: G. Norris

Altar Server: Shannon R., Aidan R., Joey K.

Music: Jamie Shover

Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

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

Saturday February 15, 2014 5:00 pm Marie Kasher

req. by Mike & Pat Poliski

Sunday February 16, 2014

7:45 am The People of Sacred Heart

9:00 am Mary Russell,

req. by Rita Misero

10:30 am Kathy Cini,

req. by Claire & Warren Shortell

12:00 Noon Edward Collins

req. by the Collins Family

Monday February 17, 2014

8:00 am Thomas Sidor,

req. by Helen Brush

Tuesday February 18, 2014

7:00 pm Ann O’Brien

Wednesday February 19, 2014

8:00 am Dorothy Quavillion,

req. by the Blessington Family

Thursday February 20, 2014

8:00 am Lisa Bowen,

req. by As The Spirit Leads

Friday February 21, 2014

8:30 am Mike Graveley

req. by As The Spirit Leads

Saturday February 22, 2014

5:00 pm Gloria Jean Campbell,

req. by Claire & Warren Shortell

Sunday February 23, 2014

7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher

9:00 am Mary Russell,

req. by Mary Whiteside

10:30 am Anthony Manetta,

req. by his mother and sister

12:00 Noon The People of Sacred Heart

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

0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 16, 2014

Children’s Liturgy of the

Word is offered during the

9:00 am Mass.

For more information, please contact

Phoung Besancon at 302-766-1153 or

[email protected]

Would you like to deepen your

relationship with Our Lord, Jesus

Christ? Why not consider a com-

mitment to spend some extra

time with Him. He is always pre-

sent and waiting for you in the

silence.

Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held

every Tuesday from 8 am until 7 pm. Nothing

is needed to do this but an open heart to Our

Lord, Jesus Christ. You can stop in anytime on

Tuesday for any length of time and just enjoy

the quiet and peace that can only be found with

the Lord.

If you are interested in making a commitment

to one hour, once a week, contact

Joann Di Liberto at 610-932-8962.

We are in need of an adorer for 2pm!

CYO News...

Registration is now open for basketball intramurals and track. For basketball intramurals, there is a

1st-3rd grade league and a 4th-5th grade league. The basketball league started on February 15th.

Cost for intramural basketball is $50. Cost for track is $65. Please register at www.wagdogs.com.

If you would like to receive a 2013 Contribution Tax Statement from Sacred Heart Church, please contact the Parish Office at [email protected] or 610-932-5040.

Statements can be e-mailed or mailed to you.

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

Life in the Spirit Seminar

This is an open invitation to all who are interested in learning more about the Holy Spirit and His gifts. Come refresh, renew and deepen your spiritual life, and experience how the Holy Spirit can help you in your daily walk. Where: Sacred Heart Church 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014 Time: 8:30 am (Registration) to 3:00 pm Call or email for questions to: Rita Marra - [email protected], Jean Gottel - [email protected] or call after 6 pm, 610-255-4655

Sacred Heart School’s Pre-Kindergarten program offers our youngest

learners a quality education in a warm and supporting environment that is rich with op-

portunities.

The foundation for each child’s future cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development is built on a

curriculum that is taught by caring and nurturing faculty. Built on the tenet that young children gain

knowledge through their play, our hands-on program emphasizes engaging and thought-provoking activities

that allow each child to explore, experiment and discover themselves and the world around them.

Pre-Kindergarten Classes for the 2014-15 School Year

Three Year Old Morning Class: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Four-Year-Old Morning Class: Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Four-Year-Old Full Day Program: Monday through Friday from 8:00 through 2:50 p.m.

Four-Year-Old schedule accommodations can be made upon request

For more information about registration for Pre-Kindergarten or to schedule a visit, please contact Sacred Heart School at

610-932-3633 or email the development office

at [email protected].

Please remember our gym is open every Wednesday in February from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart School Pre-Kindergarten

“Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them.”

0132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 9, 2014

PASTOR

Rev. Gregory J. Hamill

[email protected]

484-758-0099

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 Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm & Friday 8:30 am

Holy Days as announced in the bulletin

Reconciliation Saturday at 4:00 pm & Wednesday at 6:30 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

Sacred Heart Parish Office 610-932-5040

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”.

Lily’s Gift is a network of concerned parents and

professionals who have experienced or worked closely with issues surrounding poor prenatal diagnosis. Modeled and trained by Be Not Afraid

SM, volunteers

from Lily’s Gift offer a free service of practical

guidance and compassionate care focusing on meet-ing the needs of expectant parents as they seek to honor the life of their baby no matter how frail or how brief.

For local support

email: [email protected]

For more information and other resources,

visit www.benotafraid.net

Sharing the gift of sight on February 15

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As a part of his Eagle scout project, George Tzanakis and other scouts from BSA Troop 24 will be in the narthex before and after Mass to collect eye glasses. Any donations will be greatly appreciated.

First Communion

This year Sacred Heart will celebrate First Communion on Saturday, May 3rd a t 10am and 1pm. If your child is preparing to receive this sacrament at Sacred Heart, and is not in PREP or Sacred Heart School, please contact Tara McCrorey, (610) 932-5040, as soon as possible.

Attention: High School Teens

Listen to music, explore exhibits, and laugh with other teens at Generation Phaith, an Archdiocesan Teen Rally. Generation Phaith will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Archbishop Carroll High School from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Search ’Generation Phaith’ on Face-book, or scan the QR code for more information!