SACRED HEART ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

201 St. Mary's Avenue

P.O. Box 1390

La Plata, Maryland 20646-1390

(301) 934-2261

(301) 648-8783 (Sacramental Emergencies)

www.sacredheartlaplata.org

www.facebook.com/SacredHeartLaPlata

Twitter: @SacHeartLaPlata

WEEKEND MASSES:

Saturdays: Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM (Rosary at 4:20PM)

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 attend 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

REV. MR. WILLIAM CARTER, Permanent Deacon

REV. MR. MATTHEW C. LAIDLEY, Permanent Deacon

REV. MR. ANTHONY T. BARRASSO, Permanent Deacon, Retired

REV. MR. ALBERT E. GRAHAM, JR., Permanent Deacon, Retired

PARISH OFFICE:

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

(E-mail) [email protected] 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, Coordinator

(301) 752-2377

CHAPLAIN TO HOSPITAL (UMCRMC)

Rev. Mr. Walter G. Rourke, Permanent Deacon

(301) 934-2261

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

CUSTODIAN:

Mr. Dan Bearden

(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: First 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 Religious

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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

SACRED HEART CHURCH, LA PLATA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN

ORDINARY TIME

7:00AM Souls in Purgatory

8:00AM Repose of the soul of James Cvetic

9:00AM Intentions of Ashley Howard

12:00PM Intentions of Eric Carver

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, SAINT PETER CLAVER,

PRIEST

7:15AM Intentions of Maureen Jacobs

12:00PM Repose of the soul of Scott Lyons

TUESDAY , SEPTEMBER 10, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Intentions of the St. Teresa Association

12:00PM Repose of the soul of Robert Rehovich

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, WEEKDAY

7:15AM Repose of the soul of Corrine Schreyer

12:00PM Intentions of Eugenia Mwose

7:00PM Repose of the soul of Thomas Reid

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, THE MOST HOLY NAME

OF MARY

7:15AM Repose of the soul of Cindy Toft

12:00PM Repose of the soul of Maria Q Balajadia

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM,

BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH

7:15AM Repose of the soul of William J. O’Connor

12:00PM Repose of the soul of Jane Mack

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, THE EXHALTATION OF

THE HOLY CROSS; VIGIL: TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY

IN ORDINARY TIME

8:00AM Repose of the soul of Leo Middleton

9:00AM Intentions of Rebecca Cain

5:00PM Repose of the soul of Tom Kruczek

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.

NEW TIME FOR SCRIPTURE STUDY. Fr. Larry will

continue his scripture study on St. Paul’s second letters to

the Corinthians beginning Tuesday, September 10. The

scripture study will be held from 1:00PM-2:00PM in the

Church.

LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC—CRAB FEAST

TODAY — September 8, 2019

2:00-5:00PM

All you can eat crabs, fried chicken, hamburgers and

hotdogs, corn, coleslaw and potato salad. Beer, Soda and

Water ~Cookies~. Early Bird Adult Ticket Price $50.

After September 1—Adult Ticket $65. Hayrides 50/50

For tickets [email protected] or call Alice Case

at 301-392-0819.

The World Apostolate of Fatima –Archdiocese of

Washington Division invites you to participate in

Rosary and Mass celebrated by Msgr. Balbago. This

will take place in the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Chapel in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the

Immaculate Conception in honor of Our Lady of

Fatima’s apparition to the children, on Fri-

day, September 13 at 1:00 PM, 400 Michigan Ave,

NE, DC.

Walking with Purpose Women’s Bible

Study

Register Today

Visit www.sacredheartlaplata.org/walking-with-

purpose for details.

*** MARK YOUR CALENDAR ***

WWP OPEN HOUSE KICKOFF

with a special Guest Speaker,

Melissa Overmeyer,

Catholic Author and Founder of Something Greater

Ministries

Monday Sept 16, 2019

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 pm.

Friendship Room

Walking with Purpose is a women’s bible study pro-

gram designed to meet you where you are.

We invite you to join us on Monday’s this Fall.

Contact Phyllis Laidley or Mary Rottman via

email, [email protected]

or visit www.sacredheartlaplata.org/walking-with-

purpose

for more information. We hope to see you!

MEN’S GROUP—BEGINNING SATURDAY, SEPTEM-

BER 14. Please join us this fall for a new format to our Men’s

Group meetings. Fr. Larry will dive deeper into the Sunday read-

ings and Gospel each Saturday morning in the Friendship Room.

Please join us for donuts and coffee at 7:00AM followed by a

discussion from 7:30-8:30AM on Saturday mornings. Invite a

Mass with Healing Prayers will begin here at Sacred

Heart on the 2nd Wednesday every other Month.

The first one is scheduled for this Wednesday, Sep-

tember 11 at 7:00 PM. We welcome Fr. Dan

Leary, Pastor, Saint Andrew Apostle who will

join Fr. Larry and Fr. Bob for the Mass with Healing

Prayers. If you or a loved one is in need of physical,

psychological or spiritual healing, you are welcome

here. Confessions will begin at 6:30 PM and will

continue throughout the Mass.

If you are interested in helping with the requirements

of the healing prayer ministry, please contact Kitty

Adams by emailing her at kittyla-

[email protected] for further information.

Thank you!

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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

Goodrich, Kass Harker, Valentin Velasquez, Roberto Dennis, Diane

Kittle, Crystal Thomas, Kelly Wilson, Deacon Rourke, Carolyn

Broyhill, Jeffrey Barnes, Florence Facchina, Patty Gyorda, Angela

Coombs, Mary Willingham, Pamela Dunn, Alice Sinsel, Millie Hav-

rilla, John Bawner, Dave Forbes, Elizabeth Wood, Elroy Hemsley,

Elva Yates, Julia White, Mary Jane Short, Cecil Short, John Michael

Yates, William John Blake, Shelia Cole, Daniel Reumond, Sarah

Lane, William Green, Baby Markus Hicks, Terry Minton, Jean Mid-

dleton, Margaret Foster, Rose Radcliff, Fritz & Jane Hoffmann, Joe

Gardiner, Cindy Brigman, Maggie Wyman, George Jackson, Gianna

Grace, Jamie Seith, Randy Martin, David & Kathryn Newman, Mary

Krug, Marilyn Hoffmann, Carolyn Posey, 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

SACRED HEART CEMETERY NEWS

Your help is needed! If you are interested in helping

with cleanup activities such as raking leaves or trim-

ming the Cypress trees, please contact Gene Ambrogio at 301-

934-1607or [email protected].

SAVE THE DATES

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 8-CCD Begins

September 10—RCIA Begins

September 11—7:00PM Mass/Adoration

Healing Prayers-Sacred Heart

September 14—Men’s Group

September 16—Walking With Purpose

September 22—DC Padres

September 29-Fall Chicken Dinner

October 26—Dinner/Theatre

THE ANNUAL SACRED

HEART PARISH DINNER

will be on Sunday, September

29, 12:00—5:00 PM in the

Friendship Room. Mark your

calendars now! Preparations

for the dinner are underway. In

the past, our parish has always

come together in a very special way to make this event a huge

success, and we hope this spirit of enthusiasm and camaraderie

will carry through this year. We will be needing help in many

areas. Start spreading the word to family and friends. Start

thinking of how you can help. This is a great way to get in-

volved and meet new parishioners. SIGN-UP sheets are

located on the CENTER TABLE in vestibule of the church.

If you are unable to volunteer your time, you can still support

the event by attending. Many thanks for your help to make

this our best parish dinner ever!

Uncle Sam wants YOU for the new 301 Father-Son

Club! "Dangerous Toys for Dangerous Boys!"

A fun, informal, monthly activity for 4-11 year old boys and

their dads in the Charles County area. Build cool things like toy

catapults, air-zookas, and mechanical amusements with other

Catholic fathers and sons, along with short virtue talks suited for

the boys. For more information, contact Joe Currano at 240-585

-2164 or [email protected]. Invite your friends too!

DC PADRES TO PLAY CHRISTENDOM COLLEGE -

The DC Padres, a baseball team consisting entirely of Catho-

lic priests and seminarians, will play their first-and-only

game of 2019 on Sunday, September 22. Come witness his-

tory in the making as the DC Padres take on the Christendom

College Crusaders at the Bing Crosby Stadium in Front Roy-

al, VA. The Padres game begins at ~ 5:30 PM. Tickets

available at the gate; price TBD. See www.dcpadres.com or

DC Padres Facebook page for details as they become availa-

ble. Let’s fill the stadium in support of our priests and semi-

narians!

FAITH DIRECT: As Christ’s disciples, we are called to

go forth and spread the Good News of His Resurrection.

Our parish’s many ministries are examples of how many of

you answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts

of time and talent, but also of financial help. Please prayer-

fully consider supporting Sacred Heart Church with elec-

tronic donations through Faith Direct. You can sign up

online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code MD244

or mail in an enrollment form available from the parish of-

fice.

Readings for the week of September 8, 2019

Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14-17

[1]/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/Lk 14:25-33

Monday: Col 1:24--2:3/Ps 62:6-7, 9 [8]/Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday: Col 2:6-15/Ps 145:1b-2, 8-9, 10-11 [9]/Lk

6:12-19

Wednesday: Col 3:1-11/Ps 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab [9]/Lk

6:20-26

Thursday: Col 3:12-17/Ps 150:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6 [6]/Lk

6:27-38

Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14/Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 11 [cf. 5]/

Lk 6:39-42

Saturday: Nm 21:4b-9/Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-35, 36-37, 38

[cf. 7b]/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17

Next Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19

[Lk 15:18]/1 Tm 1:12-17/Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 �

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.

Knights of Columbus

If you are interested in joining the Knights

of Columbus, please contact WGK James

Hojnowski at [email protected] or 301-

861-6407 for more information. The

Knights are a Catholic Men's Fraternal

organization dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and

Patriotism.

CLOTHING DONATIONS

The Knights of Columbus are collecting donations of cloth-

ing in their clothing shed behind Sacred Heart. If you have

unwanted or old clothing, please consider donating it in the

shed. All donated clothes help the Knights fundraise for

charitable purposes

2019 Kof C CAR RAFFLE

Archbishop Neale will be once again selling car raffle tickets

after all Masses this weekend. 1st place winner will re-

ceive a 2019 Ford Mustang or $18,000 in cash. All tickets

are for $1.00. Please see a Knight if you wish to purchase

tickets early. Please bring cash or a card with you when tick-

ets are being sold. Dates will be posted next week.

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 or-

der for you! Call the Certificate Office at 301.934.9595 any Fri-

day and we will help you get started to order on-line at

www.shopwithscrip.com (our Non-profit Enrollment Code is

LB28LFAD816). Card orders placed by Monday will be sent to

the school and ready for pick-up on Friday. Bring your check or

cash when you pick up your cards.

SCHOOL NEWS

EVENING RETREAT FOR PARENTS OF

MISCARRIED BABIES.

INTO THE LIGHT....the light shines in the darkness, and

the darkness has not overcome it .” Jn. 1-5

Saturday, September 21, 2019

5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Rectory Basement Meeting Room

St. Andrew Apostle

11600 Kemp Hill Road, Silver Spring, MD

Father Dan Leary, Retreat Facilitator

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Please register at: AnimaChristiRetreats.org

Evening Schedule For More Info

5:00 PM Registration Lisa and Brandon McRae

5:30 PM Talk 1 [email protected]

6:00PM Small Group

6:30 PM Dinner Angela and Jeff Cunningham

7:00PM Talk 2 [email protected]

7:30 PM Small Group

8:00 PM Holy Hour/Meditation Ann and Fred Salancy

8:45 PM Closing Prayer [email protected]

THURSDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY. Gain and discuss

insights into the three Sunday readings and their relationships

prior to attending the upcoming Sunday Mass. Meeting weekly

on Thursdays at 7:00 PM. For further information, please

contact Tim Steelman at (301) 908-6086 .

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

ALTAR FLOWERS: 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.

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Marriage,” “Bumps in the Road,” recommended books, Church

teaching on marriage, marriage prep blog, and much more. Spon-

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really forgive you and you surely cannot forgive yourself?

Come, spend time with others who faced an unplanned pregnan-

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group you will experience the safety and encouragement you

need to heal and become whole. Call 301-8853-4565 or visit

[email protected]. All contacts are strictly confidential.

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