Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA

Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013

MASSES Daily: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M.

Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M.

Sunday - 7:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.

Holy Day - As Scheduled

Confessions - Monday- Friday 7:45 A.M.

Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M.

MASS Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual

(Polish and English)

Confessions - Sunday at 9:00 A.M.

Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To live and grow as a church in the Roman Catholic tradition

by devotion to God in worship, doctrine, ministry,

and loving service to each other and to the people entrusted to us.

Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS:

REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A.

PHONE: 610-623-0409 SHC316@aol.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net

Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon

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Friday Holy Hour at Sacred Heart Watch One Hour With Me

Spend some time with God at Sacred Heart’s Holy Hour. A holy hour means listening to God. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed every Friday from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Please consider taking some time to pray. 092-2

Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Cavanaugh, Salute & Lesniak families Of John Moran Sunday, April 26 7:30AM + Mary & Joseph Lenski, Sr. Of Family 11:00AM + Intention of the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund Monday, April 27 8:00AM + Thomas McLoughlin Of wife, Dolores Tuesday, April 28 8:00AM + Living & Deceased of Sacred Heart Wednesday, April 29 8:00AM + Jimmy Stuhlman Of Aunt, Dolores McLoughlin Thursday, April 30 8:00AM + Most forgotten soul in Purgatory Of. Tom & Helene Barrett Friday, May 1 8:00AM - Birthday blessing for Lillian Pecko Of Friend Saturday, May 2 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Michael Molinario Of Stephanie Frankin Sunday, May 3 7:30AM + Ruth Valentine (35th Anniv) Of Children 11:00AM - First Holy Communion Class

St. Hedwig’s Chapel

Sunday, April 26 9:15AM + Marya Zakielarz & Antoinette Wardynski Of. Family Sunday, May 3 9:15AM + Jan & Aniela Sewruk Of Joe & Hanna Sewruk

Marie Blumenkrantz - Aislee Louise Bush -James Fitzpatrick - Christine Hanson - Jane Kijewski - Kaitlyn Klein - Jackie McBride - Robin McLoughlin -William Papa Kevin Perkins - Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Johnny Townsend - Emilie Wrzesniewski. The person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin.

Mass Intentions

4th Sunday of Easter ~ 2015

Sacred Heart Candles For April

+ Victor Didzearkis

+ Stanley Dzedzy

St. Hedwig’s Candles For April

+ John & Josephine Brzezicki

+ Ann & George McMahon

St. Hedwig’s Candles For May

+ Pete, Dennis, Maryann & John

+ Sr. Mary Valentia

Gospel Summary Jesus tells us in today’s gospel that he is the Good Shepherd. He makes a distinction between good shepherds, hired hands, and wolves. As a good shepherd, Jesus knows his sheep and his sheep know him. He is so devoted to his sheep that he is willing to die for them. Not only is this image fitting for Jesus and God’s people, but it helps explain the love of God for his son. Reflection for Families When we consider the people in our children’s lives, we find most of them represented in this scripture. There are the good shepherds. Mostly they are parents and grandparents or other relatives who significantly take care in our children’s up bringing. In this group we go to the limits for our children. Then there are hired hands who help us because they benefit in some way – usually monetarily. But when push comes to shove, how much of themselves will they invest? It even happens that sometimes the people we thought were shepherds turn out to be hired hands. Finally there are the wolves – all the things that distract the shepherds or lead the sheep away. As parents we need to be aware of who these people are in our children’s lives. We even need to look into our own hearts and desires and be certain that there are no wolves luring us from our precious sheep.

Bread and Wine for the Week If you would like to offer the bread and wine for the week in memory of someone, you may do so by calling the Rectory at 610-623-0409. The offering for the week is $20.00. Offertory Gifts If Mass is being celebrated for your family member or friend please remember that your family may bring the three offertory gifts to the altar. When you enter church that day or evening just tell one of the ushers that you would like to bring the gifts to the altar. If they are not told the usual procedure is for them to pick someone from the congregation. First Friday Communion Calls Father Mike visits the homebound each First Friday of the month. Because of privacy laws remember he can only make a visit if requested by the individual or a family member. Please notify the rectory if you are homebound and would like Father Mike to visit. Thank you.

Interested in Advertising Your Business? Please contact our Bulletin Company, John Patrick Publishing Company. To place and ad call 1-800-333-3166. A special thank you to all our area business and those out of the area who already advertise in our weekly bulletin. Please remember to support them! 092-3

Mother’s Day Novena Cards Cards are available in the vestibule of the church and at the Holly Street entrance. The Novena consists of nine Masses which are offered for the person of your intention whether living or deceased. A Novena of Masses makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift or a remembrance for those not with us anymore. Please be generous with your donation and return you envelopes as soon as possible. Mother’s Day is May 10th.

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act

of praise to God for all HE has given you.

Sacred Heart - April 19, 2015

Sunday Envelopes 103 $1,887.00 Loose 587.00 TOTAL 2,474.00 Parish Maintenance 55.00 Loose 216.00 Easter 225.00 St. Hedwig - April 19, 2015 Sunday Envelopes 50 $992.00 Loose 96.00 Total 1,088.00 Easter 35.00

Thank You For Your Generosity Today Parish Maintenance

Next Sunday Parish Maintenance

EM’s, Lectors, Counters May 2-3 4:00 PM H. Barrett/T. Barrett 7:30AM Rockenbach/McLoughlin 11:00AM Leoncio/Dukinas

Counters: Macapagal/Heverling/Leoncio

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We need your support to continue to strengthen the Church at home and help mission dioceses right here in the United States. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal supports dioceses in the United States and its territories that lack the resources to provide basic pastoral ministry to their populations. Through annual grants, Catholic Home Missions funds catechesis, seminarian education, lay ministry training, Hispanic ministry, and other pastoral programs for dioceses in need. As a result of parishioners’ generosity, Catholic Home Missions impacts the lives of nearly nine million Catholics. The dioceses funded by the appeal comprise nearly 45 percent of all US dioceses. For example, in the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota, there are approximately 35,000 Catholics living within the borders of the diocese and several thousand of these Catholics have become estranged from the practice of their faith. In order to reach out to these people, the diocese must overcome the challenge of distance, as well as a shortage of priests. The small Catholic population spans 14 counties, with only 36 active and 12 retired priests. This shortage leaves one county in the diocese with only a single Catholic church and one priest. With a grant from Catholic Home Missions, the diocese is training seven seminarians for the priesthood. These young men will return to their diocese in order to administer the sacraments within the parishes and to evangelize those who have fallen away and are waiting to be called back into the fold. Mission dioceses often struggle with high rates of poverty and a lack of educated pastoral and lay leadership. With your support, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal can continue to provide catechesis, lay leadership training, funding for seminarian education, and other essential pastoral outreach in home mission dioceses. Please be generous in the Catholic Home Missions Appeal and help strengthen the Church at home. Your support will truly make a difference. Gratefully and with best wishes in Jesus Christ, + Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia

Congratulations To Our Lucky Lotto Winners! Thank you to everyone who purchased a lotto ticket for the Holiday Lotto Drawing. The following are our lucky winners: Lindsay & Brian Eury, Eugene Bidoli, Frank Fazio, Al Yakas, Cathy Then, Kathleen Smith, Rose Rankin, Cathy & Joe Lenski, Tony Moffa, Mary Calabrese, Catherine Wright, Hedwig Kierbiedz, Stella Pyfer, Pat & Frank Horne, Sandra Maggitti, Frances Kwapisz, Walter Bush, Ted Kuzmick, Henry Grassa, Joseph Lenski, Walter Bush. Inspirational Concert Our Lady of Peace Church in Milmont Park, Saturday, May 2nd at 7:00PM. Admission is $15. Featuring Mark Forrest Acclaimed Irish Tenor. His soothing Broadway melodies have entertained award-winning performances including Charlton Heston and Maureen O’Hara. From the White House to his own house, with his wife and seven children Mark continues to inspire the world with his music. Visit www.markforrest.com. We will also have a Holy Hour on Sunday, May 3rd at 7:00PM. Please join us. For more information, call 610-532-8081. Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass NEXT SATURDAY!!!! Join Principal Celebrant, Archbishop Charles Chaput at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul on Saturday, May 2 at 5:15PM to pray for married couples who are newlyweds, who have been married 25 years or more or who been married 50 years or more. No prior registration necessary. Family & Friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. See bulletin board in the church vestibule for more information.

Observance of the Polish Constitution The Polish American Heritage Association of Delaware County, invites everyone to attend the 224th Anniversary Observance of the Polish Constitution at the Historical 1724 Court House in Chester, this Friday, May 1, 2015, at 9:30 AM. Debbie Majka is the guest speaker. Marriage Ministry Workshop How to build a marriage ministry in your parish! Join us for an inspiring and practical workshop on how to build an effective ministry for married couples in your parish. This workshop will address the current state of marriage in the world and in the Church and will offer practical ways that a parish can most effectively serve and support married couples through prayer, formation, and couple-to-couple mentoring. Tuesday, May 5th 10AM to 3PM (9:30AM check in) at St. Helena Parish Empress Room in Blue Bell. Cost is $25. To register please visit phillyevang.org/events Mothers’ Home 2nd Annual Springtime Tea May 7, 2015, from 12:00-2:00PM, 51 N MacDade Blvd Darby, PA 19023 Donation: $20.00 Please email Lenora Pope at the following: lpope@mothershome.org for additional information. You can also call the main office at 610-583-4663 extension 1. Come and See Retreat The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia are holding a “Come and See Retreat” weekend on May 15 through May 17, 2015 at Our Lady of Angels Convent, Aston, PA. Single women, ages 18-45, are invited to spend time with the Sisters sharing quiet prayer and stimulating conversation while exploring the possibility of life as a religious woman. Contact Sr. Christopher Marie Wagner, OSF for further information at 610-558-6789 or cwagner@osfphila.org . Please make reservations by May 4, 2015. Summer Break For Married Couples Make this summer one to remember! Take a weekend away for just the two of you! Give yourselves the gift of no distractions, no interruptions but just time for each other. You deserve it! Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting a weekend, in this area, June 26th - 28th, in Elverson, PA. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: www.wwme-philly.org or contact Al & Mary Liz Heumann at Applications@wwme-philly.org or 610-449-1859.

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Do You Have a Question About The Catholic Faith?

Sacred Heart Parish offers year round opportunities for people seeking more information about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a baptized Christian, would like to become a Catholic, or, if you are already a baptized Catholic, would like to receive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Please contact the Parish Office at 610-623-0409 for more information.

Philadelphia Phillies Road Trip Looking to see your Phillies on the road? Come join us on Wednesday, June 24th as our Phillies battle the New York Yankees in the Big Apple! The bus will leave at 8am from the Mercy Fitzgerald Parking lot and return following the game. Game time is 1pm. Cost is $ 95.00 which includes bus, ticket, parking and driver tip. For more information, please call John Kaupas at 610-237-4825.

“I believe there is another world waiting for us. A better world. And I'll be waiting for you there.” ― David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas

Next Sale Saturday, May 9, 2015

9:00AM to 1:00PM

Can You Bake For Us?? Thanks to your generosity our bake shop always

makes a nice profit. Please call the rectory at 610-623-0409 to let us know you will bake and bring your baked good to the rectory on Friday, May 8th

or the morning of the event.

YOU Are Invited To Join Our Parish! If someone you know or if you may be visiting and have been affected by the recent closing of area parishes, please know that Sacred Heart’s door is open to you! Please call the Rectory at 610-623-0409 and request a registration form that you can fill out and return at your convenience.

Father Michael Rzonca

World Meeting Of Families The Office for the New Evangelization invites you to partici-pate in one or more beautiful ways to prepare yourself and your family spiritually for the World Meeting of Families. 33 Days to Morning Glory: 6-week program of preparation for total consecration “to Jesus through Mary”. Begins April 6 and ends May 13., the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Contact: jackieoconnor@lighthousecatholicmedia.org Marian Procession May 3 at 2pm all families are invited to the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul . This event begins with a Liturgy of the Word followed by and outdoor procession, Rosary and crowning of the Blessed Virgin. St. Gianna Beretta Molla is the co-patron of the WMOF. Join in a novena invoking her intercession May 8-16., the anniversary of her canonization. Relics available at St. Maria Goretti Paris h in Hatfield during all Masses. Visit: saintgianna.org/location.htm. Open Your Home Thousands will visit for this international event from September 22-27, 2015. You can open your home and host a family or an individual. Open your home and host a family! It is easy to sign up online. Be a part of this historic event and learn more at: WorldMeeting 2015.org or email us as:host@WorldMeeting2015.org Register early ! Early registration pricing for the World Meet-ing of Families ends April 30. Register your family today! The Basic Package is the most affordable pricing option ($125/adult; $95/child for a 4-day ticket until April 30). Visit the web-site to learn more and register: WorldMeeting2015.org.

LAST SALE PROFITS Before Sale $546.00 Main Room $1,228.75 Jewelry $135.60 Porch $ 147.90 Bake Shop $255.00 Total Sales $2,313.25

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!

Sacred Heart Memorial Fund The Sacred Heart Church Memorial Fund is a wonderful way to remember a loved one who has passed away. Within a one year period a total contribution of $500.00 is donated to Sacred Heart Parish. One method is by asking relatives and friends (example: in lieu of flowers) to please make contributions to the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund in memory of the departed. Each donation received, whether $5.00 or $100.00, will be acknowledged with a thank you note from the Pastor and the Parish. When your $500.00 is met the relative or friend closest to the deceased will receive a card to show you have a family member or friend who is being remembered through our Memorial Fund. Also the deceased will have their name engraved on our Memorial Fund Plaques (which are displayed in the vestibule of the church.) Every fourth Sunday of the month at the 11:00 AM Mass and also a yearly Mass and reception on All Souls Day will be offered at Sacred Heart Church for those honored by the Memorial Fund. For further information please contact the rectory at 610-623-0409 Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. 092-5