Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16|2nd Reading - Romans 16:25-27|Gospel - Luke 1:38

Fourth Sunday of Advent

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Sacred Heart Parish

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.

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God was with Mary from the beginning; Gabriel is reminding her of that. God chose Mary before

Mary chose God. Sometimes we get the mistaken impression in our own faith journeys that we

made the decision to be faith-filled and to follow the Lord. We have been chosen by the Lord and

as Christmas is upon us, we must always remember that. Jesus made it very clear to His

disciples when He said to them, “You did not choose me; I chose you.” (Jn 15:16) Part of our

understanding of stewardship involves us realizing that God has selected us for a particular role

and vocation in life, and that good stewardship calls for us to identify that role and pursue it to

build the Kingdom of God.

Our readings this week focus on our calling and the imminent arrival of the Christ child. Nathan

the prophet says to King David near the beginning of the first reading, “The Lord is with you.”

David is reflecting on what has happened in his life. It is clear to him that God has chosen him

and the Lord has done great things for him. David’s contemplation leads him to think what he can

do for God. God has done wonderful things for each of us as well. Our stewardship challenge is

to come up with ways that we can do good things for God and others. We understand that God

cannot be outdone in generosity; we also understand that God does not necessarily need all that

we might share or do. Nevertheless, we need to do those things to show our gratitude to the Lord.

God is giving us an incredible gift in a few short days. We need to respond to that.

See more at: http://www.thecatholicsteward.com

Peace,

Kaitlyn Wiant

Sacred Heart Music Ministry

An Open Invitation

It is a special feeling to

be able to contribute to

the Liturgy of the Mass

through music. You do

not need to have any

special training. You

need the desire to

contribute. Everyone is

welcome from 6th

grade up. There is no need to audition.

Just come and join our wonderful group of

singers. We meet every Wednesday night

from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the church.

“Singing is Praying twice!”

For more information, please contact Cathy

Grebner at 610.345.0549 or email me at

cgrebner@comcast.net.

Christmas Mass Schedule:

Wednesday, December 24th Christmas Eve Masses at: 5:00 pm in the Church 5:10 pm in the Gym 7:00 pm in the Church 10:00 pm in the Church (“Midnight”)

Thursday, December 25th Christmas Day Masses at: 10:30 am in the Church 12:00 pm in the Church

Stewardship Corner ~

Sacred Heart Giving December 14, 2014

Due to early bulletin deadlines, the Giving information for

December 14, 2014 will be in the bulletin next week.

Thank you!

Have you visited our Welcome Desk in the Narthex yet?

Have a question or suggestion?

Need an appointment or to register as a parishioner?

Want a Mass Card?

We can do all of these things right from the Narthex before and after any Saturday Vigil or Sunday Mass you attend.

We know we all have busy schedules, and we want the Parish Office to be accessible to you so your experience here is pleasant. Please stop by and see our receptionists, Maddie and Alex, if you need any more information about our services and what we have to offer from the desk!

Children’s Liturgy is now offered for the

entire 9 am Mass for

children ages 4 through 1st

grade.

Check-in begins at 8:45 am in Classroom 105.

Please note the change in Mass times for the following dates:

Tuesday, December 23rd Mass will be held at 8 am

Wednesday, December 31st Mass will be held at 5 pm

Thursday, January 1st Mass will be held at 8 am and 12

Meals on Wheels Oxford Chapter is looking

for volunteers to deliver hot nutritious meals

at lunchtime Monday – Friday. You choose

how often – once a month, twice a month,

every week, or just sub occasionally. Meals

are picked up at Ware Presbyterian Village

at 11:00 am. It takes approximately one and

a half hours to deliver meals to those who are

homebound due to advanced age, disability,

or illness. Please help us serve those in need

in the Oxford community. For more

information or to volunteer, please call

610-430-8500.

Mark your calendars now for the 21st Annual

Mom Heart of the Home Spring Day of Renewal

March 21, 2015 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Sts. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester

Calling all moms, grandmothers, step-mothers, or women of

nurturing nature. Do yourself a favor…Plan ahead to spend the day

with us! Give yourself this one day out of 365 to slow down and

replenish your spirit. Deepen your relationship with God and Mary,

Our Mother. The day includes times of reflection with all of our

amazing, inspirational morning and afternoon speakers.

Registration opens in December.

Bishop Shanahan High School Winter-Summer Programs:-Bishop Shanahan High School and Dr. Richard Fuller offers the most comprehensive 35-hour training experience in a PSAT/SAT Program in the area (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1 in math), classes begin January 21, 2015. We also have information on our summer programs which include: Algebra I enrichment program (grades 5-9) and Math Programs in Geometry, Algebra 2,

Pre-Calculus and Calculus (all grades) ; “Critical Thinking and Study Skills” program (grades 8-12); and a PSAT/SAT Program (with a student teacher ratio of 8:1) summer classes start June 22, 2015. For more information call Dr. Fuller 610-275-9660 or BSHS 610-518-1300.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

5:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: G. Campbell, M. Campbell, J. Tiriro

Lector: K. Heisler

Altar Server: Elizabeth T., Bridgette K., Jack G.

Music: Jamie Shover, Karen Evangelista

Ushers: Beau Jones

Sunday, December 28, 2014

7:45 AM

Extraordinary Minister: R. Oram, C. Quigley, R. Angelo

Lector: L. Somma

Altar Server: Joseph M., John M.

Music: Quiet Mass

9:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister: C. Michalski, P. Schmatz, M. Sipala

Lector: P. Long

Altar Server: Mary W., Madeline W., Mark P

Music: Amy Murphy, Fran Murphy, Bob Boyle

Ushers: Mark Bradford, Frank Sipala,

Brandon & Lauren Kim, and Samuel Hamilton

10:30 AM Both Species

Extraordinary Minister: C. Captain, B. Leach, K. Plakosh J. Saltysiak, M. Styer Lector: B. Marzano Altar Server: Brandon S., Keith H., Parker S.

Music: Lauren Cupples, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette

12:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: P. Carnevale, J. Santine, J. Santine

Lector: G. Norris

Altar Server: Dominic S., Clare S., Henry S.

Music: Adult Choir, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

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

Saturday December 20, 2014

5:00 pm Adam & Sophie Jaszczynski

Req. by Cecelia Leo

Sunday December 21, 2014

7:45 am Kristy Jo Kelleher

Req. by the Kelleher family

9:00 am Raymond Norris

Req. by Jo Anne and Joanna Norris

10:30 am Robert De Laurentis

Req. by Mary De Laurentis

12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart

Monday December 22, 2014

8:00 am Joseph Hamill

Req. by Jean Verlenden

Tuesday December 23, 2014

7:00 pm Robert Delaurentis

Wednesday December 24, 2014

5:00 pm (church) Michaela Benedik

Req. by the Di Liberto family

5:10 pm (gym) Irene Turows

Req. by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bissot and family

7:00 pm Dorothy Quavillion

Req. by the Blessington family

10:00 pm Warren Devonshire

Req. by The DeCamillo & Devonshire families

Thursday December 25, 2014

10:30 am John & Catherine Lacek

Req. by Jerome & Catherine Lacek

12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart

Friday December 26, 2014

8:30 am Achille Rota & Sebastian Rota

Req. by Adela Rota

Saturday December 27, 2014

5:00 pm Maria Williams

Req. by John & Sue Marcheski

Sunday December 28, 2014

7:45 am William Quigley

Req. by Kevin & Carol Quigley

9:00 am Patricia Eileen Lorsbach

Req. by Mimma D’Aquanno

10:30 am James & Margaret Maley

12:00 pm Mr. & Mrs. William McCarthy

Req. by the Ledger family

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

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“Come Let Us Adore Him”

During the busy Advent Season, if you are tired and overwhelmed by your many duties and

responsibilities; if you are trying to find meaning in life, then come spend some quiet time with

our precious Lord Jesus Christ. Abandon yourself to Jesus in this "Sacrament of Love" and He will

refresh you! The more time you spend with Jesus, the more you will come away feeling renewed

and refreshed. There you can speak with Him about anything. You can offer Him your petitions,

concerns, troubles, joys, gratitude and all your needs. He is always there waiting for you in the silence.

Eucharistic Adoration is open to all and is held on Tuesday from 8 am to 7 pm.

If you are interested in becoming an adorer or would like to have more information about Eucharistic Adoration at Sacred

Heart Church, you may contact Joann Di Liberto at 610 932 8962.

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

Sacred Heart School News

We would like to congratulate the following students for their selection to the

Archdiocesan Honor Band:

grader, Patrick Murphy, 1st Chair Trombone

Seventh grader, Marrianna Vitelli, 2nd Chair Percussion

The band will perform on Friday, February 6th at 7PM at Carroll High School

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This past week we concluded our ten week Toddler Time Program where we invited

families from the Parish and community to visit our pre k three classroom on a weekly

basis. The hour long program provided a time for free play, a story, snack and structured

activity focused on weekly theme such as art, music, science and cooking.

We would like to thank our school parents for helping to coordinate the weekly programs.

We enjoyed getting to know the families who attended each week and look forward to

seeing the children at future Sacred Heart School activities.

Coming in January……..

Open Gym on Friday mornings from 10-11 AM

All children ages 6 and under are welcome,

accompanied by an adult

To learn more about Sacred Heart School please contact Jennifer Whelan, Development Director

at developmentshs@gmail.com or 610-932-3633.

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially:

Jordan Guerin, Joan Meade, Theodore Jasinski 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.

Please contact the parish office for removal from the website prayer list.

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PASTOR

Rev. William Lange

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 Friday at 6:30 pm & Saturday at 4:00 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

Our Lady of Fatima Rosary First Saturday of month at 4:15 pm

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”.

Sacred Heart’s Centennial Celebration

Plans are underway to celebrate Sacred Heart’s Centennial Celebration. Consider lending your time and talents to the Centennial Committee as plans are in the making to kick off a year long celebration starting on Saturday evening, June 6th,

2015, and continuing thru out the year until the closing in June 2016. Sacred Heart’s official anniversary is June 15, 2015.

Consider being “part of the heart,” as our committee seeks volunteers that are willing to lend their time and talent and treasures. We need a wide spectrum of expertise to make this a celebration to remember.

Sacred Heart’s Collectable Christmas Ornament Sacred Heart’s Centennial Committee will be selling a collectable 2014 Christmas ornament that highlights the original Sacred Heart Church on Broad Street in Oxford. The ornament depicts the Sacred Heart of old. There is a limited number of the keepsake ornaments offered. The cost of the glass Christmas ball is $12 each and will be available after Mass by a Centennial Committee member. We will also be taking pre-orders on a tapestry that will depict the old Sacred Heart Church, the current Sacred Heart Church and the school. Please consider joining the Centennial Committee and see how you can be a part in making this celebration a year to remember.