January 12, 2020

Parish Staff Pastor ................................. Father Michael Gabler, O.S.B. Deacon ............................................... William "Bill" Gibson Office Manager / Finance ......................... Patsy McAllister Receptionist / Sec. ...........................................Pat Kneidel Bulletin .................................................... Kathy Reuscher Custodian ........................................................ Dave Farley

Interparish Staff Nick Heise, Youth & Young Adult Ministry ......... 781-1042 Mary Lynn Carnovale, Faith Formation Sec. ....... 781-1042 Facilitators: Leslie Gahr/Nick Heise, Life Teen ....................... 781-1042 Kathy Cheatle, Elementary (1-5) ......................... 781-3009 Nick Heise/Leslie Gahr, Middle-School ............... 781-1042 Leslie Gahr, Confirmation ................................... 781-1042 Sally Smith, Good Shepherd (Pre-First Grade) ... 781-6422

Elk County Catholic School System Sam MacDonald, President ................................ 834-7812 Bob Breindel, Director/Finance ........................... 781-3144 Susan Jansen, Director/Advancement ................ 834-1480 Jessica Fritz, Communications/ Marketing ............ 834-1480

School Principals Mrs. Debbie Slay, Principal, Catholic Elementary………834-4169 John Schneider, Principal, ECCHS & Middle School ….834-7800

Cafeterias Elementary .......................................................... 834-4927 Middle/High ......................................................... 834-7800

Confessions: Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m. First Friday Week: Thursday: 4:00 p.m. Until all are heard Anytime by Appointment

Ministries & Committees Finance Council ............................................. Patty Brock Pastoral Council ................................ Christopher Martini RCIA .......................................................... Kathy Cheatle Liturgical Committee ...................................... Lois Sadley Music Director ................................................ Lois Sadley Care & Concern ......................................... Church Office Social Committee .......... Helene Burdick / Linda Brunner Buildings & Grounds .................................. Ron Herbstritt Sacred Heart Parish SUPER Bingo . Patsy, Jim & Helene Saint Anne Society ........ Helene Burdick / Gerda Squires Small Faith Communities ................ Sam & Barbara Glatt Saint Vincent dePaul Society..................... Tom Dornisch Pre-Cana Coordinators ........................ Phil & Sandy Hoh Natural Family Planning ............. Andy & Cathy Dornisch Cursillo Coordinators ............................. Mike & Kim Sloff Pregnancy Hotline ..... Optionline.org or 800-712-HELP Pregnancy ............................. Pregnancydecisionline.org Post-Abortion Counseling ................Rachelsvineyard.org Youth Ministry Website .......................ourdiscipleslife.org Boy Scout Troop 95 (smtroop95.com) ........ Lad Kornacki Cub Scout Pack 95 ................................... Andy Dornisch

Bulletin Deadline Monday – 10:00 a.m. – In Writing Mass Schedule Saturday - 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday - 6:15 a.m. (Monday—Friday) Holy Days - Listed in Bulletin

Sacred Heart Catholic Church PA Charitable Trust

337 Center Street – St. Marys, PA 15857 Sacred Heart Parish Office: 814-834-7861 Fax: 814-834-1376 ● Sacred Heart Parish Center: 834-4017 (Evening Hours)

e-mail: sacredheartparish@windstream.net ● Website: www.sacredheartparish.us Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Established 1876

Mission Statement Through our gifts of time, talents, and treasures, we serve our parish as we journey together to the Kingdom of God.

Feast of the Baptism of Christ - Today we celebrate the baptism of Christ in the Jordan. This is the second epiphany, or manifestation, of the Lord. The past, the present, and the future are made manifest in this epiphany. The most holy one placed Himself among us, the unclean and sinners. The Son of God freely humbled Himself at the hand of the Baptist. By His baptism in the Jordan, Christ manifests His humility and dedicates Himself to the redemption of man. He takes upon Himself the sins of the whole world and buries them in the waters of the Jordan. — From~ The Light of the World by Benedict Baur, O.S.B.

Page Two Sacred Heart Church, PA Charitable Trust, St. Marys, Pennsylvania Established 1876

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be held in Sacred Heart Church on Friday from 7:00 a.m. until closing with Benediction at 4:00 p.m. PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed especially Veronica Jeselnick. May God grant them eternal rest and comfort all those who mourn them. PRAYER LIST - Let us remember all the sick especially Kathy Clausen, Alice Feldbauer, Harold Gnan Jr., Cindy Herzing, Baby Leo Jaques, Audrey Murray, Tom Nellis Jr., Amanda Olson, Tammy Pearsall, Sandy Planeta, Kathleen (Daisy) Rowley, Josh Seiler, Matthew Sharrow, David Weaver and Rose Johnston. We pray in hope that God’s healing power may touch all those who are sick. SACRED HEART PRAYER CHAIN - If you want to be placed on the prayer chain for any need, just call Rose at 781-6430, or Ann at 834-6534. The names of those listed on this prayer chain will not be published in the bulletin. If you want a name to be listed in the bulletin, please call the Parish Office.

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES Date: Time: Place: January 22, 2020 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary 965-2819 PRE-CANA SESSIONS Date: Time: Place: January 25, 2020 8 a.m./5:15 p.m. Sacred Heart Includes Mass 834-7861 THANK YOU For the donation to the Church $15 in memory of Rodney Pistner THANK YOU For the very generous donation of $50,000 from the Social Committee for Buildings and Grounds Fund. THANK YOU For the very generous donations to the Trust Fund $10,000 Anonymous $10,000 Anonymous THANK YOU For the generous donation to Sacred Heart Church In memory of Scott R. Neil THANK YOU For the generous donation to Sacred Heart Church $2,500 Anonymous

January 11 (S): Vigil of The Baptism of the Lord 4:00 p.m. † Tom Miller January 12: The Baptism of the Lord 7:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners 9:00 a.m. †† Joseph & Margaret Sadley 11:00 a.m. †† Ed & Victoria Karoleski January 13 (M): First Week in Ordinary Time 6:15 a.m. † Edna Crawford January 14 (T): First Week in Ordinary Time 6:15 a.m. † Ruth Meyer January 15 (W): Saints Maur and Placid, Desciples of Benedict 6:15 a.m. † Salome Kronenwetter January 16 (Th): First Week in Ordinary Time 6:15 a.m. † Jerome P. Straub (An.) January 17 (F): St. Anthony, Abbot 6:15 a.m. † Mary Willow (An.) January 18 (S): Vigil of Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. †† Fred & Martha (An.) Auman January 19: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. †† John & Grace (An.) Cyone 9:00 a.m. L/D of Giordano & Cheatle Families 11:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners

The week of , 2020 the Angel Lamps in the Sanctuary burn for the following intentions † † To schedule a particular intention or week, please call the Parish Office at 834-7861. The donation is $10.

FATIMA PRAYER GROUP Monday Night Apostolate of Fatima Prayer Group will pray the Rosary at Sacred Heart Church starting at 6:00 PM. Father Michael will be having Mass following the Rosary on January 13, 20, 27. All are welcome.

“31 DAY” VOCATION CALENDAR - Please consider joining the Parish “31 Club” for Vocations to the Religious Life. Try to attend a Mass, Holy Hour OR Pray on your chosen date and offer it for: Priests/religious who have served our parish in the past. For those priests, religious and deacons serving now. To ask the Lord of the harvest for future vocations. 13th Carleen Koch, Alice Wiesner 14th Gerry Chalot, Leonard Chalot, Phylis Haberberger 15th Frank Fodge, Delores Frey 16th Jerry & Ann Brennen 17th Kathy Cheatle, Sue Lynch, Dave Shaffer 18th Julie Handwerger, Barb Linder, Bonnie Housler 19th Mary Ross, Nancy Plows

The week of January 12, 2020 the Angel Lamps in the Sanctuary burn for the following intentions: † Walter Clark L/D of Charles & Beatrice Rigard Family

BIG THANK YOU~ to both the Lynch- Green and Lynch- Radkowski Funeral Homes for their generous donation of Sacred Heart Parish Calendars for 2020

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DATES TO REMEMBER Mondays Praying the Rosary in Church 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays Father Michael/Bible Study 7:00 p.m. NO January Bread Sale NO Saint Anne’s till March Jan., 14 Elk County Right to Life 6:30 p.m. Jan., 21 Parish Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Jan., 23 Chicken and Pork Chop Dinner 4:00 p.m.

SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY Jan., 19 School Support Jan., 26 Faith Catholic Communication Campaign

AREA NEWS BOWLS OF LOVE is a free meal served every Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church from 4-5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. ADORATION AT QUEEN of the WORLD every Thursday following the 7:00 AM Mass. Closing: Evening prayer and Benediction: 6:30 PM. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 199~ Turkey Dinner Fundraiser TODAY starting at 11:00 a.m. until sold out at St. Marys Elks lot. The dinner consists of: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Corn, Gravy & Dinner Roll/butter. Cost is $9.00 ECCHS ALUMNI MASS~ January 17, 2020 at 9:05 a.m. in the ECCHS Chapel. All graduates of Central High and ECCHS are invited to attend and celebrate with the students, faculty and staff. Breakfast to follow in the cafeteria. ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION’S “JANUARY BINGO” Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the ECC cafeteria. Doors open at 11:45, bingo starts at 1:30 A free lunch (Sloppy Joes, Bun & Dessert) will be served at 12:30. Break the Bank, Coverall. Bring a friend.

ST. LEO SCHOOL REVERSE RAFFLE~ January 25, 2020 at The Royal Inn, $65 Ticket includes Buffet for two and Main Drawing Entry. Doors open at 4:45 p.m., Silent Auction 5:15 p.m. Entertainment by: CK Audio. For Tickets call Jamie at 814-594-5308. ST. LEO FISH FRY~ Friday, February 14, 2020 Time: 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm (or until sold out) in the St. Leo Social Hall. Eat in or for take outs, please call 772-4705. Cost: $12.00 Future Fish Fries are~ 2020, March 13, April 10,. ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION’S “FEBRUARY BINGO” Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the ECC cafeteria. Doors open at 11:45, bingo starts at 1:30 A free lunch (Vito’s Hoagies, Chips & Cookie) will be served at 12:30. Bring a Friend Break the Bank $1199 ~ Coverall $1000.

ELK COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE GROUP~ will meet on Tuesday, January 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church Parish Annex. For additional information please call Mary Bea at 834-3834

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING~ January 21st at 6:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE.

COME MEET FROZEN II SNOW QUEEN January 18, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fox Township Firemen’s Club~ Cost: $10 per person Includes child friendly meal! Sing along and take a picture with the Snow Queen! Tickets available at Mountain Laurel FCU St. Marys Branch Information: 757-403-3508 Benefits Relay For Life of Elk County

ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 12 Days of Christmas Raffle Date Ticket# Winner Amount 12/25/19 392 Julie & Tom Miller $500 12/25/19 427 Bridget Roberts $250 12/25/19 28 Emma Belsole $125 12/26/19 323 Jansen $100 12/27/19 9 Larry Lecker $100 12/28/19 436 Brett Sorg $100 12/29/19 52 Melanie Allegretto $100 12/30/19 475 William Jacobs $100 12/31/19 272 Norman Hoehn $100 01/01/20 222 Mike/Amanda Belsole $200 01/01/20 158 Francis Iorfido $200 01/01/20 412 Michele Leslie $200 01/02/20 411 Jim & Jen McAllister $100 01/03/20 437 Anne Sorg $100 01/04/20 47 Ben Hoffman $100 01/05/20 99 Scott Wehler $100

2019 Contribution Report If you would like your Parish Contribution Report for 2019, please fill in the information and place the form in the collection basket by January 26, 2020. Please DO NOT put this form in your church envelope. Name:___________________________________ Address:_________________________________ Envelope Number:__________________________

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Youth & Young Adult Ministry

MISSION TRIP~ Come join Rooted Youth Ministry in our mission trip to Farmington, MI from June 21-27, 2020!!! The cost is $600.00 (A $100.00 non-refundable deposit holds your spot on the trip) Fundraising will cover the remaining cost; student participation is necessary with the fundraising!!! Contact Nick Heise at 814-781-1042 with questions or for your spot on the trip!!! Jan., 12 - Confirmation Class for Faith Formation students only at Queen of the World 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Jan., 12 - Middle School and Life Teen Faith Formation at Queen of the World 6:00-7:45 p.m. Jan., 15 - Elementary Faith Formation both at St. Boniface & St. Marys campus 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. St. Marys Faith Formation 4th Grade will have their Family Night during Faith Formation. All other students will have class. Jan., 19 - No Middle School or Life Teen Faith Formation Jan., 22 - Elementary Faith Formation both at St. Boniface and St. Marys campus 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (Pictures of the 2nd and 3rd graders will be taken to prepare for their upcoming retreats) Jan., 26 - Confirmation students and sponsors are to attend the last Mass at their parish and stay for class Jan., 26 - Middle School and Life Teen Faith Formation at Queen of the World 6:00- 7:45 p.m. Jan., 29 - Elementary Faith Formation both at St. Boniface and St. Marys campus 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Feb., 9- First Reconciliation Retreat 1:00- 4:00 p.m.

~ May 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Q/W

Throughout the history of warfare, great generals have used two different styles of leading their troops.

Napoleon exemplified the first style. He would set up his headquarters on a high point, like a hilltop or nearby cliff, overlooking the battlefield. He would be surrounded by a dozen or so messengers. And when the battle started, his role was to issue orders by sending the messengers to the captains of the different battalions.

His genius was in identifying exactly the right time to execute each step of his battle plan. He inspired awe and respect in his troops because he led them well, but from a distance, above the sweat and bullets of the battle.

Alexander the Great typifies the second style. He would set up his headquarters right in the middle of the camp. The night before a battle he would gather his officers in his tent, and together they would make their battle plan - paying special attention to timing and placement of the cavalry charge.

Then when the time came to fight, Alexander would mount his horse and actually lead the charge - right in the forefront of his troops, risking his own life along with his soldiers'. Alexander inspired not only awe and respect among his followers, but also love. His troops knew he was their leader, but they felt that he was their brother.

That's what Christ wants to inspire in our hearts - love.

That's why he became man, pitching his tent among us, taking his place with sinners by his baptism. He wants to fight right beside us, every step of the way.

He leads from his throne in heaven above, inspiring awe and respect.

But he also leads from beside us, through His Church, through His Eucharist, as our Brother, inspiring love.

THANK YOU Another Christmas season has come to an end. This year I have received more compliments than usual on the beauty of our Church and on the liturgies. I would like to thank all the Sacred Heart parishioners and volunteers who worked so hard to accomplish everything. The music was beautiful, the manager was beautiful, the flowers were beautiful, just everything together was beautiful. Last year the Social Committee reported that the 2018 Bah Humbug was the most successful to date. This year they exceeded what they accomplished last year. Because of their hard work & dedication the committee was able to make a donation of $50,000.Thanks to all for making this a wonderful Christmas. Father Michael

ARE YOU READY!! SACRED HEART SOCIAL COMMITTEE will be having a Stuffed Chicken Breast and Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner on January 23, 2020, starting at 4:00 p.m. or until sold out. Price is $10 for adult & children 5 to 10 price is $5, under 5 eat for free. Sides include Social Committee very own Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Cole Slaw, mixed Vegetable Medley, Cranberry Sauce or Cinnamon Apple Sauce, Homemade Rolls, Dessert & refreshments. All this will benefit Sacred Heart Parish. So don’t cook on January 23rd, come to the Parish Center and enjoy dinner and fellowship with one another. Hope we see you!

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