Church of the Sacred Heart
203 Church Road Oxford, PA 19363
Website: www.sacredheart.us Phone: 610-932-5040 E-mail: info@sacredheart.us
May 23, 2021
Parochial Administrator: Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky Weekend Assistant: Reverend Victor Eschbach
Permanent Deacon: Deacon Justin J. Watkins Mass Schedule: Daily; M, W, TH, F at 8 am & T at 7 pm
Saturday Vigil: 5 pm / Sunday at 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon
~ Prayer to Saint Michael ~
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
132 Sacred Heart Parish Sunday, February 14, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,
On Friday, May 14th, I met with Archbishop Nelson Perez to receive news that I welcome with great joy: the Archbishop has officially appointed me “Pastor” of Sacred Heart Parish!
As I told the Archbishop in our meeting, I am very happy at Sacred Heart, because of you, our wonderful and supportive parishioners! Bishop John McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and the Regional Bishop for Chester County, will formally install me as your Pastor at the Noon Mass on Sunday, June 27th. I am looking forward to this special day!
After I met with the Archbishop on May 14th, later that afternoon I went to the 12th Annual Deborah Vandegrift Memorial Golf Tournament. The proceeds of this year’s parish golf out- ing are going to help our parish youth ministry program and the local food bank, Neighbor- hood Services. I would like to publicly thank parishioner Matthew Hillegass, who organized the event, and all of the parishioners who sponsored or volunteered at this important fund- raiser.
I ask for your prayers for me, that I may be the kind of priest and pastor that you deserve. I promise that I will try with the help of God’s grace to be a loving shepherd after the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and to strive always to be a good example of faithful discipleship. I love parish ministry because that is where the life of the Church is seen so powerfully: it is in the parish the Word of God is preached and the sacraments of faith are celebrated. The Pastor is called to be the spiritual father of the community and to make present the ministerial priest- hood of Jesus Christ, our Great High Priest.
In the Church’s understanding of priestly ministry, the priest should never function as some kind of independent agent. The priest is called to always act in communion with the local bishop who is in communion with the pope. A pastor is also to be a man of communion in his parish community: a sign and instrument of unity leading everyone closer to the Lord.
In his Apostolic Exhortation, The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis has a beautiful descrip- tion of the Church that applies in a particular way to a parish community. He writes: “Being Church means being God’s people, in accordance with the great plan of his fatherly love.
This means that we are to be God’s leaven in the midst of humanity. It means proclaiming and bringing God’s salvation into our world, which often goes astray and needs to be en- couraged, given hope, and strengthened on the way. The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel” (#114).
As we begin a new chapter in the history of our parish together, my hope is that we will continue to make present in our community this vision of the Holy Father’s for the Church.
May God bless you and Mary keep you.
Father Shenosky
Saturday, May 22 5 pm
Janet Mark Farrell Sunday, May 23 8 am
Marie Agnes Codori 10 am
Mary Grace Lynch 12 noon
The People of Sacred Heart Monday, May 24 8 am
Daniel Pugh Tuesday, May 25 7 pm
Barry Hostetter Wednesday, May 26 8 am
Walter Oram Thursday, May 27 8 am
Lynn McCarthy Friday, May 28 8 am
Barry Hostetter Saturday, May 29 8 am (Living)
Rev. Michael Hennelly MASS INTENTIONS
CLERGY
Saturday, May 22 5 pm Mass Fr. Shenosky Sunday, May 23 8 am Mass Fr. Shenosky 10 am Mass Fr. Eschbach 12 noon Mass Fr. Shenosky 1 pm Baptism Deacon Watkins Tuesday, May 25 7 pm Mass Fr. Shenosky —————————————
Saturday, May 29 5 pm Mass Fr. Shenosky Sunday, May 30 8 am Mass Fr. Shenosky
10 am Mass Fr. Shenosky 12 noon Mass Fr. Eschbach Monday, May 31 9 am Mass Fr. Eschbach Tuesday, June 1 7 pm Mass Fr. Shenosky
PARISH CALENDARS
Campus
Saturday, May 22 10 am-First Holy Communion Sunday, May 23 6 pm - AA (open meeting) Tuesday, May 25 10 am - Eucharistic Adoration
7 pm—Daily Mass and First Holy Communion Wednesday, May 26 9 am - Community Quilters
7 pm Knights of Columbus Mtg.
Thursday, May 27 9 am - Stitching for Service
Monday, May 31, 2021 - Memorial Day Daily Mass—9 am / Parish Office is Closed
Safe travels and God Bless.
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Colgan Eternal rest grant unto Betty,
O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
132 Sacred Heart Parish Pentecost Sunday — May 23, 2021
STEWARDSHIP | PRAYER
Weekly Collection Totals
May 15 / 16
In-Person Collection: $ 7,089.00 Mail / Drop-off Collection: $ 858.94 E-Giving Collection: $ 3,853.50
TOTAL: $ 11,801.44
Easter Season Total Update as of 5.16.21 Holy Land / Good Friday: $ 1,209.91
Easter: $ 20,215.00
Thank you for your
faithful stewardship to the parish.
Year of Saint Joseph
December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021
“No worker was ever more completely and profoundly penetrated by the spirit than
the foster father of Jesus . . . . Thus, if you wish to be close to Christ, we repeat,
‘Go to Joseph.” Pope Pius XII
12th Annual Deborah Vandegrift Memorial Golf Outing - Friday, May 14
“Thank You” to all the Sponsors, Parishioners and Volunteers for making this Parish Event a Success!
PRAYER / PARISH COMMUNITY
2021 Spring First Holy Communion Congratulations and God Bless
all our First Communicants and their families
Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Autumn Buttrey, Emma Buttrey, Jacob Chavis, Jaelynn Chavis, Gloria Clinton, Owen Combs, Wyatt Fitch, Connor Hankins, Grace Latsch, Vi-
cenzo Pizzo
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Domenick Brown, Faith Dale, Benjamin Detweiler, Damian Drost, Travis Dunn, Morgan Hess, Aubrey Johnson, Lucas Johnson, Nathan Kelleher,
Madison Kilpatrick, Abigail Weaver, Peyton Weimer Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Henry McLead, Landon Messner, Rileigh Messner, Shane Messner, Tanner Messner
Family Faith Formation - Pentecost Sunday - May 23, 2021
Entrance Antiphon: The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia.
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 Coming of the Spirit Responsorial Psalm: “Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.”
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 1-13 Grace of the Spirit
Gospel: John 20:19-23 Christ Imparts the Spirit
Communion Antiphon: They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke of the marvels of God, alleluia.
Forty Hours Devotion - June 9, 10 and 11, 2021 Mark your calendar ~ All are Welcome!
Each day will begin with 8 am daily Mass followed by daytime prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed all day.
40-hour scheduled adorers are needed and sign-up forms are located in the Narthex or contact Joann DiLiberto at jmd0806@gmail.com
Fr. Sean O’Neill will be joining us for evening devotions beginning at 7 pm
FAITH IN ACTION / COMMUNITY / PRAYER
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a journey of prayer, learning and ultimately, conversion to Jesus through His Church.
If you want to explore the Catholic faith or are a baptized Catholic interested in completing your Sacraments of Initiation, please contact
Deacon Justin Watkins at SHCHURCH.RCIA@gmail.com Please pray for the Sick of our Parish and their caregivers
Rita Marra, Brian Kozakowski, Mary Jane Carroll, Richard Miller, Greyson Pickar, Sandra Henderson, Heather McClure, Robert G. Brown, Susanna Vinciguerra, Anthony Biancaniello, Richard Stogsdill,
Ed Maher, Helen Brush, Stephen Lombardi, James Battenfelder, Frances McCummings Also, please remember in your prayers all of our parishioners with special needs,
those struggling with or infected with the coronavirus, healthcare workers, first responders and those serving in our military and their families.
“Lord, hear our prayers”
Please pray for the members of the
Sacred Heart Purgatorial Society
Edward and Regina McRae * John and Marie McMahon * Henry and Helga Hanelt Alexander and Agnes Karat * Lawrie R. Drennen * John and Rita Dumelle
Sal Burruano * Peter and Grace Klein * Wendell and Catherine Dumelle
Deceased Members of the Marx Family * Deceased Member of the McManus Family Deceased Member of the Sanwald Family * Deceased Members of the Sullivan Family
Deceased Members of the Peticca/Brennan Family
Francis Poliski * Howard Joyce * Michael G. Guss * Jeannie Martin Deceased Members of the Crowl/Ledger Family
William Davis * Caitlin Goggan * Ed and Antoinette Nadratowicz Lynn McCarty * Luis Rivers * Edward and Anne Caulfield
Deceased Members of the Hussong/Brumbaugh Family Alice Semachuk * Irene Giuliano * Elaine Biancaniello
Deceased Members of the Jones Family * Deceased Members of the Krause Family
We Are . . . . Pentecost People
Come, Holy Spirit, and make us Pentecost People. Let your wisdom and right judgment guide our decisions and temper our impulses. Let
knowledge and understanding increase our capacity for empathy and compassion. Let reverence and awe fill us with gratitude and respect for all of creation. Give us the courage to witness boldly to our faith in word and deed. Through and with and in Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
