201 St. Mary's Avenue

P.O. Box 1390

La Plata, Maryland 20646-1390

(301) 934-2261 (301) 648-8783 (Emergencies)

www.sacredheartlaplata.org

www.facebook.com/SacredHeartLaPlata

Twitter: @SacHeartLaPlata

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Rosary at 4:30PM)

Sundays: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 12:00 PM

8:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel)

DAILY MASSES:

Monday thru Friday - 12:00 Noon

7:15 AM at St. Joseph’s Monastery (Carmel)

Wednesday - 7:00 PM

Saturday - 8:00 AM (Carmel), 9:00 AM (Sacred Heart)

HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

As Announced.

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:

7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily in the Adoration Chapel

7:30-9:00 PM each Wednesday in the Main Church

BAPTISMS: For children, parents should fill out the online Request

for Baptism form and then contact Concetta Schmitz at 301.934.2261

(ext. 103) at least one month in advance to schedule a date and at-

tend a preparation class.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

Please call the parish office to arrange for the instructions about our

faith. Classes are held on Tuesdays (September thru May) from 7:00

-8:30 PM

PENANCE/RECONCILIATION:

- First Fridays: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

- Wednesdays: 7:30 - 9:00 PM

- Saturdays: 3:30 - 4:30 PM

- By appointment

MARRIAGE:

Couples must contact a priest or deacon at least 6 months before the

anticipated date. Marriage preparation program is required.

ITEMS FOR UPCOMING BULLETIN DUE TO PARISH OFFICE BY 12 NOON MONDAY

PASTORAL STAFF & OFFICES

REV. LAWRENCE C. SWINK, Pastor

REV. ROBERT F. KILNER, Parochial Vicar

DEACON ANTHONY T. BARRASSO, Permanent Deacon

DEACON ALBERT E. GRAHAM, JR., Permanent Deacon

DEACON WILLIAM CARTER, Permanent Deacon

PARISH OFFICE:

205 St. Mary’s Avenue - (301) 934-2261

(E-mail) info@sacredheartlaplata.org Fax (301) 934-5435

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Mrs. Concetta Schmitz, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Christine Knecht, Finance & Human Resources

Mrs. Caitlin Milby, Receptionist

ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOL:

104 Port Tobacco Road - (301) 934-9595 or (301) 870-3679

Grades Pre-K thru 8. After school day care.

Mrs. Linda Bourne, Principal

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION:

Mr. William Wannall, Pastoral Associate

(301) 934-2261, Ext. 107

MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND, HOSPITAL

& NURSING HOMES:

Mrs. Julie Ferrero (301) 752-2377

CHAPLAIN TO HOSPITAL (UMCRMC)

Deacon Walter G. Rourke

(301) 934-2261, Ext. 104

YOUTH MINISTRY:

Ms. Anna Albrittain, Director

(301) 934-2261, Ext. 105

MUSIC MINISTRY:

Mrs. Patricia Lane, Director

(301) 934-3386

FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE:

Mr. Michael Knecht

(301) 934-2261

FIRST FRIDAY:

Confessions 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Mass & Devotions to the Sacred Heart at 7:00 PM

MARIAN DEVOTIONS:

Weekly during May & October.

Miraculous Medal Novena & Rosary after 9 AM Mass each Saturday.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM:

We are an affiliate parish of the St. John Paul II Regional Faith For-

mation Program. K thru Grade 8, meets Sundays, 10:20 - 11:40

AM at ANS, September thru May.

PARISH COUNCIL: Meets September through May.

YOUTH NIGHT: Second Saturday, September through May.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP:

We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register

as soon as possible. To be eligible for admission to our Reli-

gious Education program, reception of the Sacraments or to

receive testimonial letters for sponsorship outside the Parish, an

individual must be a registered participating member of the parish,

known to the pastor, attending the sacraments and supporting

the ministries of the church. When moving from the parish, please

notify the office.

SACRED

HEART

ROMAN

CATHOLIC

CHURCH

DECEMBER 16, 2018

SACRED HEART CHURCH, LA PLATA

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

7:00AM Repose of the souls of Barney & Smith Families

8:00AM Repose of the soul of Donald Walters

9:00AM Repose of the soul of Charles Tansill

12:00PM Sacred Heart Parishioners

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17. LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY

7:15AM Repose of the soul of Felipa Jesus Rivas

12:00PM Repose of the souls of Rosalie & James Fennell

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY

7:15AM Intentions of Thomas & Eleanor Myers

12:00PM Repose of the souls of Minnie & Robert Garner

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY

7:15AM Repose of the soul of Shirley Walsh

12:00PM Repose of the souls of Eloise & Kevin Maroney

7:00PM Repose of the soul of Robert Garner

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY

7:15AM Intentions of Fr. Dan Leary

12:00PM Deceased of Charles County

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, SAINT PETER CANISUS, PRIEST

AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

7:15AM Intentions of Thomas & Eleanor Myers

12:00PM Repose of the souls of Robert & Estelle Garner

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, LATE ADVENT WEEKDAY;

VIGIL: FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8:00AM Intentions of Fr. Larry Swink

9:00AM Repose of the soul of Christopher Fennell

5:00PM Sacred Heart Parishioners

Please note that the 8AM Saturday and Sunday Masses, and the

7:15AM daily Mass take place at Mt. Carmel Monastery. All other

Masses are celebrated at Sacred Heart.

Extra Confessions and Adoration

Friday, December 21, 6:30-8:30 PM—Adoration/Confessions

Prayers for Priests during Advent will be from 6:30-7:30PM

Christmas Concert and Open House

Sunday, December 23, 5:30PM

Christmas Masses

Monday, December 24, 5:00 PM (Children’s Liturgy)

8:00PM (Cantor), 10:00 PM (Carmel), )

Tuesday, December 25, 12:00 Midnight (Choir)

10:00 AM (Carmel)

11:00 AM (Praise and Worship Choir)

Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

Vigil—Monday, December 31, 5:00 PM, 11:30 PM (Carmel)

Tuesday, January 1, 10:00 AM (Carmel), 11:00 AM

TRAVELING SOON? Making plans for Christmas!

Don't miss Mass. Visit www.masstimes.org for detailed

information on finding Mass times when traveling.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT TREE FOR

CEMETERY AND SANCTUARY. The

Christmas Ornament Tree has been cre-

ated to help Sacred Heart Parish fundraise to

improve the Cemetery and Sanctuary. Instead of

buying Fr. Larry and Fr. Bob – black socks, black sweaters,

fruitcakes you can 1) offer prayers for them, and/or 2)

choose an ornament from the tree and donate in their honor to

the fundraising efforts. Take a card from the basket that

gives information on the fundraising effort you chose, fill it

out and then return to the box in the Narthex. The cards will

be given to Fr. Larry and Fr. Bob after the Christmas Sea-

son. You can also just choose an ornament from the Tree,

place your donation and ornament in the envelope provided.

Drop in the collection basket or bring to the parish office.

Thank you for your generosity!

THE GIVING TREE gifts should all be returned TODAY,

December 16 in time for the nursing homes’ Christmas par-

ties. If there are any questions you can email cfawls@att.net.

A huge thanks to all of you who have so kindly donated to the

Giving Tree.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT. Anyone interested in joining the

seasonal choir is most welcome. The Christmas Concert this year

will be held on Sunday, December 23rd at 5:30PM in the church

followed by an Open House in the Friendship Room. No audi-

tions required! For further information, contact Trish Lane at 301-

751-8058.

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED BEGIN-

NING Monday, December 24 through Friday, December 28,

2018 in observance of the Christmas holiday. As always if an

emergency situation should arise and you need to contact a

priest, simply dial the parish office number and follow the

telephone prompts to be connected with the priest on duty.

The parish office will reopen on Monday, December 31st

from 9:00AM-12:00 Noon, and closed on Tuesday, January

1st in observance of the New Years holiday. Regular hours

will resume on Wednesday, January 2nd.

SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK. Next

Sunday, December 23 after the 12 Noon Mass, Fr. Larry and Fr.

Bob will administer the Sacrament of Anointing. All who will be

anointed will come forward and be seated in the front center

pews. However, if you need to be anointed sooner, please con-

tact the parish office and arrangements will be made for Fr. Larry

or Fr. Bob to minister the Sacrament

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Rev. Eamon Dignan, Rev. Msgr. Cary Hill, Betty Patterson, Mary

Willingham, Pamela Dunn, Alice Sinsel, Andy & Millie Havrilla,

Danny Annan, Janice Bond, D.J. Gibson, Karen Stewart, Jerry Scrog-

gins, James Makle, Jr., Alexa Howard, Sharon Coombs, Francis Rad-

cliff, Sr., Margie Simpson, Alex Bastien Estenor, Rebecca Teresa

Franch, Greg Sinsel, Bettie Patterson, Christine Bowles, Rosetta John-

son, Patty Gyorda, Van Watson, Sam Beachy, Julienne Minkala, Rob-

ert Powell, Jr., John Bawner, Dave Forbes, Elizabeth Wood, Dean

Brooks, Elroy Hemsley, Jeff Antroinen, Elva Yates, Julia White,

Mary Jane Short, Cecil Short, John Michael Yates, William John

Blake,Andy Green, Shelia Cole, Daniel Reumond, Sarah Lane, Wil-

liam Green, Baby Markus Hicks, Terry Minton, Jean Middleton, Mar-

garet Foster, Rose Radcliff, Fritz & Jane Hoffmann, Joe Gardiner,

Cindy Brigman, Maggie Wyman, George Jackson, Mary Barkofsky,

Gianna Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Martin, David & Kathryn New-

man, Mary Krug, Marilyn Hoffmann, Carolyn Posey, Victor Zangla,

and Mikey Raymond.

Names will remain on the above prayer list for 60 days from the

time they are requested. At the end of that time, you may renew your

request.

SAVE THE DATE! JANUARY 18, 2019—MARCH FOR

LIFE! Fr. Larry will lead parishioners to the annual March

for Life. Stay tuned for more information in the following

weeks on how you can sign up .

BULLETIN ITEMS are now due to the parish office by 12 Noon

MONDAYS. Send items to cschmitz@sacredheartlaplata.org.

Bulletin Date Due by 12 Noon

December 23 Thursday, December 13

December 30 Wednesday, December 19

SAVE THE DATES! UPCOMING EVENTS

December 16-Giving Tree Gifts Returned

December 23-Anointing of the Sick/12 Noon

December 23-Sacred Heart Annual Christmas

Concert and Open House/5:00PM

January 18-March for Life

January20-27-SafeNights

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Attention Ladies—You’re invited...

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed or alone trying to man-

age everything on your plate?

Are you thinking of what you can do to help you grow in your

faith in preparation for Christmas?

Do you desire to enrich yourself spiritually but not sure how or

what might work best for you?

Do you wish you understand the Bible more and how the

Word applies to your life today?

If you answered yes to any of these questions we invite you to

consider Walking with Purpose.

Walking with Purpose is a women’s bible study program de-

signed to meet you where you are, in a safe and welcoming

environment. We invite you to join us on Monday. Come as

you are, see if it is a good fit to help you on your journey to

become the best version of yourself .

Monday Evenings

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm.

Friendship Room

Walking with Purpose program aims to bring women to a

deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering per-

sonal studies and small group discussions, in a safe and wel-

coming environment, that link our every day challenges and

struggles with the solutions given to us through the teachings

of Christ and the Roman Catholic Church.

Contact Phyllis Laidley or Mary Rottman via

email, women@sacredheartlaplata.org or vis-

it www.sacredheartlaplata.org/walking-with-

purpose for more information. We hope to see you!

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF THE

SOULS OF Scott Lyons, Yvonne Kirscht, and

Dorothy Swann

NEW Personal Retreat Day at Our Lady of Bethes-

da: Jan 11, 2019 . Are your days overcrowded, jam-

packed, and busy, busy, busy? Jesus tells us to "Come away

with me," ... to Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center where

your very own personal retreat awaits. In the short, fo-

cused, weekday hours from 9am-4pm, an experienced re-

treat master will guide you to a place of rest with Christ.

With time for one-on-one spiritual direction, quiet reflec-

tion, Mass, Confessions, and Eucharistic Adoration, plus

continental breakfast and hot lunch, you will be nour-

ished and cared for while Our Lord speaks to your soul

about the depths of His love for you. Cost: $120 per per-

son. Registration required. www.ourladyofbethesda.org ,

or call 301-365-0612. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Cen-

ter, 7007 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817.

DECEMBER 16, 2018�

COMMUNITY CATHOLIC

YOUTH MINISTRY

Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram: @ ccym-

charlescounty. Join the Community Catholic Youth Ministry

Flocknote Group in Sacred Heart’s flocknote to receive emails

and text message announcements: texts the letters “ccym” to

84576.

Youth Rally and March for Life

All middle and high school students are invited to join CCYM on

Friday, January 18th for the annual Youth Rally and Mass for

Life, followed by the national March for Life. Please contact

Anna Albrittain or go to the youth ministry page on our website

for more information and to sign up.

Get those Gift Cards from Archbishop Neale School Get

your gift cards early! We stock Weis Markets, Safeway, Giant,

Food Lion, Hunan Star, BJs Club, Ledo’s, Panera Bread and

Starbucks ready for walk-in sales every Friday, from 8:00

A.M. to 3:00 P. M. on-line are Kohl’s, Wal-Mart, Best Buy,

Target, Shell and all your favorites – just tell us what cards you

want and we place order for you! Call the Certificate Office at

301.934.9595 any Friday and we will help you get started to

order on-line at www.shopwithscrip.com (our Non-profit En-

rollment Code is LB28LFAD816). Card orders placed by

Monday will be sent to the school and ready for pick-up on Fri-

day. Bring your check or cash when you pick up your cards.

Knights of Columbus News

The next general business meeting will be on

Thursday, January 17th, 2019, beginning at

7:10 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Friendship

Room. We will start with a Rosary and begin

the business meeting immediately afterwards. If you are in-

terested in joining the Knights of Columbus, please contact

WGK James Hojnowski at jhojnows@kent.edu or 301-861-

6407 for more information. The Knights are a Catholic Men's

Fraternal organization dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity,

and Patriotism.

SNOW REMOVAL. The Knights of Columbus are offering

to help remove or shovel snow for any elderly parishioners

who need help this winter season. If you have trouble getting

out of your driveway after a particularly bad storm this year,

please call or text 301-861-6407 for assistance.

DONATE USED AND OLD CLOTHING, HELP

KNIGHTS FUNDRAISE. Your Archbishop Neale Council

has partnered with Turnkey Enterprises in order to help raise

funds for our charitable activities. There is a donation shed on

Church grounds behind the rectory where you can donate used

and old clothing. Please consider donating unwanted and old

clothing to help the Knights in their charitable activities.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

MD State Council of the Knights of Columbus awards three

Catholic high school scholarships grants to sons and daughters

of members and three grants to Catholic students in general.

Interested parents and students may obtain specific information

and applications by writing to : MD State Council, Knights of

Columbus, State Scholarship Chairman, P.O. Box 165, West-

minster, MD 21158 or visit www.kofc-md.org. Applications

must be received by the Scholarship committee no later than

February 1, 2019.

SAVE THE DATE! JANUARY 29, 2019—World

Youth Day in DC. Join thousands of college students and

young adults (ages 18-39) on Saturday, January 26th for a one-

day Catholic festival at The Catholic University of America.

Experience World Youth Day in Panama including world-

renowned speakers, live music, simultaneous streaming of

Pope Francis in Panama, and authentic Panamanian culture!

For more information visit www.wyddc.org #wydc

CHOIR REHEARSALS for the Fall. We always invite new

members to join us! Our choir at the 9:00AM Mass meets on

Thursdays at 5:30PM; the Handbell Choir meets on Thursdays

at 6:30PM; and the Children’s Choir meets at 5:15PM on

Wednesdays. All Rehearsals take place in the Music Room.

Our Gospel Choir meets one hour before the 12:00 Noon Mass

in the Church on the 1st and 4th Sundays. Our Men’s Choir

also meets at 10:30AM in the church on Sundays they are

scheduled to sing. For more information or any questions,

please call 301-934-3386 or 301-751-8050.

IGNATIAN RETREATS AT LOYOLA—2019

Charles County Men’s Retreat—January 11-13, 2019

Charles County Women’s Retreat—April 5-7, 2019

Spanish Coed Retreat—April 26-28, 2019

The weekend retreat fee is $245. The deposit is ($115) is due

with your registration (deposits are non-refundable but are

transferable.) Please make checks payable to “Loyola Retreat

House, P.O. Box 9, Faulkner, MD 20632-0009. For more

info, call (301) 393-0800 and /or check the web site

(www.loyolaonthepotomac.com).

CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY. On

December 30th, your Knights will offer an opportunity for

each family to consecrate themselves to the Holy Family,

following the 9.am. Mass. To help families live out the joy

of Christ, Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori

has composed a prayer through which families will come

together to consecrate themselves under the protection of the

Holy Family. In this prayer, we ask for the aid or interces-

sion of the perfect son Jesus Christ, Mary the perfect mother,

and Joseph who is a model for every father. Preparing for

the Consecration to the Holy Family is not a single event. It

is choosing a way of life for your family. Through this con-

secration, each participant is consciously choosing to be a

beacon of God’s love through his Church. Knights will hand

out informational brochures and Prayer Cards after all Mass-

es on the 22nd/23rd.

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