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 and Miss Pam Hanes, Receptionists

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, Director

(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

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

SACRED HEART CHURCH, LA PLATA

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18, THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:00AM Repose of the soul of Estelle E. Garner

8:00AM Repose of the soul of Valentine Fernandez

9:00AM All Souls

12:00PM Repose of the soul of Dick Doutt

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

12:00PM All Souls

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

12:00PM All Souls

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, THE PRESENTATION OF

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

7:15AM Repose of the soul of Sister Luciana

12:00PM All Souls

7:00PM Repose of the soul of Wanda E. Lyles

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, SAINT CECILIA, VIRGIN

AND MARTYR

8:00AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors, & Friends of

Carmel

10:00AM All Souls

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

12:00PM All Souls

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, SAINT ANDREW DUNG-LAC,

PRIEST, AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS; VIGIL: OUR

LORD JESUS CHRIST KING OF THE UNIVERSE

8:00AM Deceased Relatives, Benefactors & Friends of

Carmel

9:00AM Deceased of Charles County

5:00PM All Souls

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.

NOVEMBER IS THE TRADITIONAL MONTH OF ALL SOULS,

a time when the Church reminds us of all the “brothers and sisters who

are taking the same path toward heaven,” some of whom are undergoing

a purification before their full communion with God. While the souls in

Purgatory can pray for us, they can no longer pray for themselves. The

spiritual works of prayer, almsgiving and sacrifice on their behalf are

now up to us. Here at Sacred Heart, one Mass is being offered each

day of the month for all those whose names are submitted to us on the

special All Souls envelopes included with your monthly envelope pack-

ets. Extra envelopes are available at the entrances of the church or in

the parish office. During the month of November, these envelopes will

be on display on the altar as a reminder and remembrance of our

dearly departed loved ones.

St. Gertrude’s Prayer for Souls in Purgatory

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine

Son, Jesus,

in union with the Masses said throughout the world today,

for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,

for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church,

those in my own home and within my family. Amen.

“The souls of the just are in the hands of God.”

Wisdom 3:1

THE MEMORIAL MASS and luncheon is scheduled for

this Monday, November 19 at 12:00 Noon. We will re-

member the lives of our dead, especially those who have died

within the past two years. If you have had a family member die

within the last year, and would like them remembered, you still

have time to contact the parish office at 301-934-2261 or email

cschmitz@sacredheartlaplata.org by 10:00AM on Monday,

November 19.

THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE

CLOSED on Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday, November 21, 22, & 23, in

observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Masses will be cele-

brated an 8:00 AM at Carmel and 10:00 AM here at Sacred

Heart on Thanksgiving Day. As always, should an emergency

situation arise making it necessary for you to contact a priest,

simply dial the parish office number and follow the telephone

prompts to be connected with the priest on duty.

OUR ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR

sponsored by the Ladies Sodality

will take place on Saturday,

December 1 from 9:00AM-

2:00PM in the Friendship Room.

Thirty-four (34) tables of crafts, lunch and a bake sale. Come

out and support our Sodality. Visit with friends and shop for

that perfect gift.

BAKED GOOD DONATIONS ARE NEEDED for the Bake

Table at the Sodality Craft Fair on Saturday, December 1st.

For information call Maureen Jacobs at 301-934-5451.

RESPECT LIFE. The 3rd Annual Pro-Life Symposium is

coming to St. Joseph - Pomfret next month! Please join the Holy

Family Respect Life Committee and Charles County Right to

Life for the morning of Saturday, December 1st for a packed

schedule of pro-life representatives preaching and teaching on

this year's theme: Make an Impact! The keynote speaker this

year is Steve Wagner, Executive Director of Justice for All. For

registration and the most up-to-date list of speakers, please visit

www.tinyurl.com/somdprolife.

CEMETERY COMMITTEE NEWS. A big THANK YOU to

the 11 youth and adults who came out to rake leaves at Sacred

Heart Cemetery last Saturday. Your efforts are very much appre-

ciated.

THERE WILL BE NO CCD CLASSES on Sunday,

November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving

holiday week. Classes will resume on Sunday,

December 2.

THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Rev. Eamon Dignan, Rev. Msgr. Cary Hill, Andy & Millie Havrilla,

Julie Robinson, Danny Annan, Janice Bond, Daniel Bearden, Scott

Lyons, D.J. Gibson, Karen Stewart, Jerry Scroggins, James Makle,

Jr., Alexa Howard, Sharon Coombs, Francis Radcliff, Sr., Margie

Simpson, Alex Bastien Estenor, Rebecca Teresa Franch, Dorothy

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

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

James Parbuoni, Robert Powell, Jr., Ed Mohler, John Bawner, Pamela

Dunn, Dave Forbes, Amy Murphy, Elizabeth Wood, Dean Brooks,

Elroy Hemsley, Jeff Antroinen, Elva Yates, Julia White, Mary Jane

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

Willingham, Andy Green, Shelia Cole, Daniel Reumond, Sarah Lane,

William Green, Baby Markus Hicks, Terry Minton, Jean Middleton,

Margaret Foster, Rose Radcliff, Fritz & Jane Hoffmann, Joe Gardi-

ner, Cindy Brigman, Maggie Wyman, George Jackson, Mary Barkof-

sky, Gianna Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Martin, David & Kathryn

Newman, 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.

CHOIR REHEARSALS HAVE RESUMED 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 sched-

uled to sing. For more information or any questions, please call

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

OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT REHEARSALS

have begun. Anyone interested in joining this seasonal choir is

most welcome. The Christmas Concert this year will be held on

Sunday, December 23rd at 5:30PM in the church. No audi-

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

751-8058.

SAFENIGHTS! "Sacred Heart will host SafeNights the week

of January 20th - January 27th. Our parish will provide

meals and overnight housing for homeless men, women and

children of Charles County. More details will be provided in

the coming weeks on how you can volunteer. For this ministry.

We are in need of a lunch coordinator so please contact Hugh

Gardiner (301-399-2354 or hugh4work@aol.com) for details."

SACRAMENT OF THE

ANOINTING OF THE SICK.

Next Sunday, November 25 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.

Who may receive the Sacrament?

The anointing of the sick can be administered to a member of

the faithful (a baptized catholic) who, after having reached the

age of reason, begins to be in danger due to sickness or old age.

This sacrament can be repeated whenever the sick person again

falls into a serious sickness after convalescence or whenever a

more serious crisis develops during the same sickness. It

should be noted that the danger need only have begun to exist.

The person does not have to be in imminent danger of dying.

Who may Administer the Sacrament?

Only priest or bishop may administer the Sacrament.

ARCHBISHOP NEALE POSITION

OPEN . Archbishop Neale School is in

need of a new Director of Child Care.

Candidates must be 21 years of age or

older, possess a high school diploma, and

have experience in the child care field. Before hiring, a back-

ground check will be conducted and child protection

(VIRTUS) certification must be completed. Responsibilities

include financial oversight of program, supervision of staff

and students, and ensuring all paperwork is in order for state

inspections. Please contact Linda Bourne at 301-934-9595.

LECTOR WORKBOOKS. The new lector workbooks for

2019 are HERE! Please pick up your book on the shelf

next to the organ. Thank You. �

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 2 Monday, November 26

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!

Registration begins late summer 2018. For more information

visit www.wyddc.org #wydc

If you have any questions or you need clarity regard-

ing this Sacrament, please call the parish office and

speak to Fr. Larry or Fr. Bob, or you may email

swinkl@adw.org or kilnerr@adw.org.

NOVEMBER 18, 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.

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

RAFFLE TICKET WINNERS. Thank you

to all who bought car raffle tickets from the

Knights this year. The winners of the raffle

tickets are as follows: 1st place, B. Sebastian, ticket sold by

#15084, 2nd place, R. Spierenburg of Bowie, ticket sold by

#5564, 3rd place E. O'Heally of Westminster, ticket sold by

#5208. Congrats to all winners.

DONATE USED AND OLD CLOTHING, HELP

KNIGHTS FUNDRAISE. Your Archbishop Neale Coun-

cil 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 un-

wanted and old clothing to help the Knights in their charita-

ble activities.

The flowers on the altar each week can be donated in memory

of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion in our

lives. Please fill out the form below .

Return to the parish office.

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).

SAVE THE DATES! UPCOMING EVENTS

November 19—Memorial Mass/Lunch

November 22….Thanksgivng Day/Mass at 10AM

November 30-Dec 2—Men’s Retreat at

Loyola

December 1—Sodality Craft Fair

December 2….First Sunday of Advent

December 8—Women’s Recollection/Sodality

Installation

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS who

may have time to drive an elderly parish-

ioner and her son to doctor appointments

in La Plata and Waldorf. Please contact

the parish office if you are able to assist them, and we

will give you their name and phone number. Thank

you for your consideration.

ALTAR FLOWERS

I would like to have flowers placed on the altar

IN HONOR OF __________________________________________________

Weekend of ____________________________________________________

Given by _________________________________�

Please drop this form in the collection basket or return

to the Parish Office. Flowers are not placed on the

altar during Advent or Lent.

Suggested Donation — $50.00

FAITH DIRECT: With the busy times of Thanksgiving and

Advent season right around the corner, enrolling in Faith Di-

rect today is a great way to ensure your gifts of treasure to

Sacred Heart Church are received even if you may be out of

town. To enroll, please visit Faith Direct’s website

www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code MD244 or pick

up an enrollment form from the parish office and return it by

mail to Faith Direct.

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