Today’s Readings: 1st Reading - Wisdom 12:13, 16-19| 2nd Reading - Romans 8:26-27| Gospel - Matthew 13:24-43

16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Sacred Heart Parish

Lord, you are good and forgiving.

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Pastor’s Corner ~

Welcome: to greet (someone) in a warm and friendly manner (Merriam Webster online dictionary).

Of course, I didn’t have to quote the Merriam-Webster dictionary because it is abundantly clear that the people

of Sacred Heart Parish not only know the meaning of the word, but live and practice it as well. I am most

grateful for the smiles, handshakes, and wishes of good luck and blessings I received my first weekend as pastor

of Sacred Heart Parish.

When I am on vacation I always like to attend Mass at a local parish “in cognito,” that is, as a member of the

congregation in street clothes and not dressed as a priest nor participating as a concelebrating priest. It can be an

eye-opener. First, it helps me to see how a priest can be perceived by the congregation without realizing it. It

has helped me to think more carefully about some of the words and actions I might use as a priest during Mass.

Secondly, it helps me get a sense of the parish community, particularly how welcoming it is. It shows at the

beginning of Mass if there is a moment of greeting (like we have here at Sacred Heart Parish). It shows itself

especially at the Sign of Peace. Sadly, I have attended Mass at some parishes in which no one extended a

handshake to me at the Sign of Peace, despite my turning in all directions to offer a handshake. A final test of a

welcoming parish is the end of Mass when we might have one last opportunity to just say “hello” to a new face

sitting next to us.

I will tell you a little secret: I have been told that there is another priest who occasionally attends Mass at

Sacred Heart “in cognito.” I haven’t spoken directly to him, but I am confident that the fact he keeps

returning means that you are extending the same welcoming spirit to others as you have shown to me! May we

always remember that when we welcome a stranger, we also welcome Christ.

In Christ,

Fr. Bill Lange

P.S. I would like to express a heart-felt “Thank you” to all those who have helped with the Pastor Installation

Mass – our parish staff, our musicians, servers, ushers, lectors, extraordinary ministers, the Pastoral Council,

The Finance Committee, the Stewardship Committee, and the caterer, Brian Leach. Their generosity with their

time, talent, and treasure has been outstanding and is greatly appreciated. Again, here is an example of an

amazing welcoming spirit shining through!

Stewardship Corner ~

The Gospel from Matthew, in which Jesus relates the Parable of the Sower, might be summarized quite simply, “Judge not lest you be judged.” Jesus makes it clear that when the tares (weeds) are discovered among the wheat, it is not our job to either decide what are weeds or to separate them from the good wheat, the fruits. That will be done by the Lord at harvest time, on Judgment Day. As stewards, sometimes we become too involved with what those around us are doing. Instead, we must present ourselves as good soil and as good “wheat” focusing on our own growth to the aid of others. God will take care of the rest.

One of the shortest of Jesus’ parables is included in today’s Gospel as well — the Parable of the Mustard Seed. This is significant to each of us. Although we, like the mustard seed, may seem small and insignificant, through our stewardship efforts, combined with those around us making similar efforts, the Kingdom of God can grow to an unimaginable size right here in front of us.

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

Peace, Kaitlyn Wiant

CYO News & Events

Important Upcoming Save the Dates:

Debbie Vandegrift Memorial Golf Tournament- September 26, 2014

OKTOBERFEST- October 11, 2014

Sacred Heart Giving

July 13, 2014

Regular Collection: $ 9,415.13 Campaign for Human Development: $1127.00 Poor Box: 07/13/2014 $113.16

Thank you!

Volleyball summer camp is open to girls

grades 5-8. July 28-31, 2014 at Sacred

Heart Gym. $20. Register now

on wagdogs.com!

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SHS is seeking a volleyball coach for the

7th and 8th grade Parish team. A coaching

clinic will be held for all interested. If in-

terested in volunteering, please contact

Matt McCarry @ mccarre56@yahoo.com

or 610-574-1647.

PREP registration for the year 2014-2015 has begun! If your children are between the years of First through Fifth Grade, we ask that you visit our PREP page on our website, www.sacredheart.us, for more information. You can access this page by selecting the “Faith Formation” tab from the main site. Registration will close September 1, 2014. All sign-ups and payments are to be made online.

Confirmation at

Sacred Heart will

take place on

Saturday,

November 8, 2014

at 10:00 am

(PREP students)

and at 1:00 pm (Sacred Heart School and

Homeschool students). We ask that any

Homeschool students contact our Parish

Office, so we can make sure to get the

necessary information sent out to you.

Sacred Heart is looking for a capable individual to serve as Faith Formation Coordinator (DRE/CRE). This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position that will aid the pastor in faith programming including planning, coordinating, and implementing our PREP and RCIA Programs. This person will assist with other parish faith committees, community formation retreats, and lecture series as well. The preferred candidate will have a Masters in Catechetics, Theology, or a related field and at least three years experience as a catechist. Please note candidate will need to have flexibility in scheduling to work office hours during the day, but also evenings and weekends as necessary. Applicants should send a letter of interest and resume with personal references no later than Friday, August 1, to Sacred Heart Parish Office, 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363. You may also email resumes to info@sacredheart.us.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

5:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: J. Gallagher, B. Gondol, C. Karat

Lector: W. Bratcher

Altar Server: Jack G., Morgan C., Catharine V.

Music: Jamie Shover, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Beau Jones

Sunday, July 27, 2014

7:45 AM

Extraordinary Minister: C. Quigley, D. Signs, P. Cahill

Lector: R. Oram

Altar Server: Josheph M., John M.

Music: Quiet Mass

9:00 AM

Extraordinary Minister: P. Schmaltz, J. Yesilonis, K. Cummiskey

Lector: L. Somma

Altar Server: Hannah B., Jack B., Benjamin B.

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, M. Beletti Lector: M. Williams Altar Server: Joe D., Keith H.

Music: Beth VanWoert, Cathy Grebner

Ushers: Catherine L., Jerome Lacek, John Peluchette

12:00 PM

Extraordinary Minister: D. Alessi, E. Biancaniello

Lector: G. Norris

Altar Server: Erin M., Dennis M., Patrick M.

Music: Alexis Witiak, Karen Evangelista

Ushers: Jack Morrison, Jon Anderson

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

Saturday July 19, 2014

5:00 pm James & Margaret Maley

Sunday July 20, 2014

7:45 am Matilda Leuzzi

req. by Mary & Charles McKenna

9:00 am Dorothy Quavillion

req. by the Blessington Family

10:30 am The People of Sacred Heart

12:00 pm Thomas Steinberger

req. by the Collins Family

Monday July 21, 2014

8:00 am Joseph Manetta

req. by Wife and Daughter Manetta

Tuesday July 22, 2014

7:00 pm Jane Maley

Wednesday July 23, 2014

8:00 am Richard Norris

req. by Marie & Frank Sipala

Thursday July 24, 2014

8:00 am Joseph Hamill

req. by the Andriole Family

Friday July 25, 2014

8:00 am Antoinette Nodrotowicz

req. by Ed Nodrotowicz

Saturday July 26, 2014

5:00 pm Carl Sherman

req. by the Sherman Family

Sunday July 27, 2014

7:45 am Joseph Hamill

9:00 am Anthony & Margaret McCann

req. by Connie & Charlie Merkel

10:30 am Nicholas Spinelli

12:00 pm The People of Sacred Heart

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

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Sacred Heart Parish was founded June 3, 1915. Our parish has been helping Catholics live out their faith life in the Oxford area for 100 years, a fact which we hope to celebrate in 2015. If you would like to join our Centennial Committee to help plan activities surrounding the celebration of our first century, please contact the parish office (info@sacredheart.us).

Hearts on Fire Annual Swim Party

Calling all parish youth grades 6-12 to come have some fun in the sun! Join us for swimming and food on Tuesday, July

29th from 4-7 pm at the Bicknell's Pool, 249 Frog Hollow Rd in Oxford. Please bring $5 for the pool fee. We're looking

forward to a really great time!

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

Sacred Heart School

Many Families, One Heart

Are you considering Sacred Heart School for your family?

Our Kindergarten program offers the following curriculum:

Religion

Our Kindergarten program compliments you, the primary religious

educators of your child. We learn through daily prayers and stories

from the Bible. The children will enjoy a variety of activities that integrate

Scripture, the liturgical calendar and doctrine. Eighth graders serve as

prayer buddies to help guide our kindergartners through the year.

English/Language Arts

Children will be recognizing all letters, upper and lower case. As awareness

grows, the letter sounds, rhyming and knowing words become more familiar,

and the reading begins! We include handwriting, phonics, grammar and

journaling as well.

Technology

We incorporate the fun of learning with activities using the “Smart Board” and iPad.

Science and Social Studies

Our education is enhanced by the use of United Streaming,

science kits from CCIU and Scholastic News. There are

various field trips and science programs throughout the year.

All of these experiences help the children to understand the

things around them and our community.

Math

With the Common Core State Standards, there are many opportunities for graphing, problem solving, using

probability and comparing data. Manipulatives are used for much of our hands on work. The children also learn

uses of numbers, addition/subtraction, greater than/less than, numeral words, and sets.

Art, music, library, and physical education are also included as part of the child’s weekly specials.

To schedule a tour, please contact the school at

developmentshs@gmail.com or 610-932-3633

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK, especially:

Mark Schwerke, Paul Leahmann, Bob McMann, Gary Peterson, Francis J. Kinnier Jr., 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 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

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”.

NOTICE OF EVALUATION

FOR ACCRREDITATION FOR

SACRED HEART SCHOOL

Sacred Heart School is scheduled to be evaluated for accreditation

by the Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary

Schools. An evaluation visit is scheduled for November 16-19,

2014.

The Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools of the

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools will accept

comments from those with firsthand information regarding this

institution's ability to meet the Middle States Standard for

Accreditation. Such comments will be considered in the course

of the evaluation. The Middle States Commissions on Secondary

and Elementary Schools’ Standards for Accreditation can be

viewed at: www.msa-cess.org/RelId/606537/ISvars/default/

Standards.htm.

To be considered, comments must be in writing, include the

printed name, address, and telephone number of the writer, and

must be signed by the writer. Anonymous comments will not be

considered.

Comments must be received no later than 30 days prior to the first

day of the visit by the Evaluation Team and must be mailed to:

President

Middle States Commissions on Elementary and Secondary

Schools

3624 Market Street, 2 West

Philadelphia, PA 19104