04/03/2016 Weekly Bulletin

SACRED HEART PARISH
P.O. BOX 3672 ♦ GLYNDON, MARYLAND 21071-3672
PHONE: (410) 833-1696 ♦ FAX: (410) 833-2676
E-MAIL: [email protected]
INTERNET: WWW.SHGPARISH.ORG
CELEBRATING CHRIST SINCE 1873
APRIL 3, 2016
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Msgr. Lloyd E. Aiken
Pastor
Rev. Hamilton Okeke
Associate Pastor
Rev. Hilario Avendaño
Associate Pastor for Hispanic Ministry
Rev. Walter J. McGovern
Retired – In residence
Mr. James A. Ryan
Deacon
Mr. James Nuzzo
Deacon
Sr. Judith Cianfrogna, SSJ
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Cecilia Cyford, SSJ
Director of Religious Education
Sr. Helen Wiegmann, SSJ
Health Care Ministry
Mr. Zachary Coyle
School Principal
Mrs. Jeanne Cossentino
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Anne Purnell
Assistant Middle School Principal
Sr. Karen Washabaugh, SSJ
School Campus Minister K-5
Mrs. Kathryn Swisher
Director of Youth Ministry
Ms. Kathy Whitelock
Director of Development
ASSISTING CLERGY
Rev. Michael L. Barré, P.S.S. Rev. James McKearney , P. S.S.
Rev. Gilbert J. Seitz
Rev. Daniel Moore, P.S.S.
Victor Sanchez
Michael Merritt
Chris Pinto
SEMINARIANS
4th Year Theology
3rd Year Theology
1st Year Theology
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Weekend Masses:
Saturday:
4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:30 (Quiet), 9:00, 10:30 a.m. (Choir);
12:00 (Contemporary Choir) & 5:00 p.m.
Spanish Mass:
Saturdays — 7:00 p.m. (Little Church)
Sundays — 1:30 p.m. (Main Church)
Weekday Masses/Communion Service (Little Church):
Monday-Friday:
7:00 & 9:00 a.m.
Saturday:
8:00 a.m.
Holy Day Schedule: Consult bulletin (except Christmas and New
Year’s)
Eucharistic Adoration: (Little Church)
First Fridays:
Exposition following the 9:00 a.m. Mass,
concluding at the 8:00 a.m. Mass Saturday
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday:
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:15-9:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
PHONE NUMBERS
Parish Office/Rectory
Hispanic Ministry
Development Office
Sacred Heart School
Religious Education Office
Sacred Heart Youth Ministry
Convent
410-833-1696
410-830-1862
410-833-4933
410-833-0857
410-833-8515
410-833-7639
410-526-1327
NEW PARISHIONERS
WELCOME! You are most welcome to Sacred Heart Church. Parish
registration forms are available in the Gathering Space and at the
Parish Office. If you are moving out of the parish, please notify us.
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY
BAPTISMS: Saturdays at noon and within the celebration of Mass
(except during Lent). Parents are required to attend a Preparation
Class held on the 2nd Monday of the month. Please call the
Religious Education Office to arrange for both Preparation Class
and Baptism.
RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturdays from
5:15-5:45p.m. (Little Church) and by appointment. Parish
Reconciliation Services are held during Advent and Lent.
MARRIAGE: Couples planning to be married should contact a
priest or deacon at least six months before the anticipated date.
All engaged couples must take a Marriage Preparation Course. Do
not set a date until you have met with the priest or deacon.
COMMUNION TO THE SICK: If someone is in the hospital or
homebound and unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive
communion, please contact the Parish Office. Mass is celebrated
at FutureCare-Cherrywood Nursing Home on the 2nd Wednesday
at 10:30 a.m.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In case of emergency call the Parish
Office/Rectory at anytime. Please notify the Parish Office if you
know someone in the hospital or at home who wishes to be
anointed. Masses of Anointing are celebrated several times a
year.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS/RITO DE LA
INITIACION CRISIANA DE LOS ADULTOS: RCIA/RICA prepares
adults (English and Spanish speaking) for full communion in the
Catholic Church. Sessions meet year round on Monday evenings
at 7:00 p.m. Call the Parish Office for information.
BULLETIN DEADLINE. Notices must be
received in the parish office TEN days
(Thursday) before the bulletin date requested.
Second Sunday of Easter (Or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
April 3, 2016
Sacred Heart Parish Mission Statement
We, the people of God in the parish of Sacred Heart, are constantly attempting to become a faith community of
those who, believing in Jesus, proclaim God’s Kingdom and share the mystery of faith by worshipping the Father,
enabling all members to grow in their relationship with each other through the Son, and witnessing our gifts through
active service to others in the Spirit.
Weekly Liturgical Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass, April 2
4:00 p.m. Mass
Sacred Heart Parishioners
7:00 p.m. Sp. Mass
Sunday, April 3 – Divine Mercy
7:30 a.m. Mass
John Mosner, Jr.
9:00 a.m. Mass
Chalita Tecson
10:30 a.m. Mass
Albert Tallaro
12:00 p.m. Mass
Stewardship Supporters
1:30 p.m. Sp. Mass
2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet (LC)
5:00 p.m. Mass
Janice Gilmore
Monday, April 4 – The Annunciation of The Lord
7:00 a.m. Mass
Mary Claire Robinson
9:00 a.m. – Communion Service
Tuesday, April 5
7:00 a.m. Mass
Michele Creech (Sp. Int.)
9:00 a.m. Mass The Feustle & Bollinger Families
Wednesday, April 6
7:00 a.m. – Communion Service
9:00 a.m. Mass
Haydee Marti
Thursday, April 7 – St. John Baptist de la Salle,
Priest
7:00 a.m. Mass
Rob Rowe
9:00 a.m. Mass
Barbara Rita Olver
Friday, April 8
7:00 a.m. Mass
Salvador Fred Biondo
9:00 a.m. Mass
Peggy Wells
Saturday, April 9
8:00 a.m. Mass
Charles E. Stevens
Saturday Vigil Mass, April 9
4:00 p.m. Mass
Cynthia Rubinstein
7:00 p.m. Sp. Mass Alberto Escobar
Sunday, April 10
7:30 a.m. Mass
Sacred Heart Parishioners
9:00 a.m. Mass
Anne Marie Kitting
10:30 a.m. Mass
George Rees
12:00 p.m. Mass
Anne Loveland
1:30 p.m. Sp. Mass
María Ascención Lozano
5:00 p.m. Mass
Letteria Whirley
Prayer and Worship
Presiders’ Schedule: April 10, 2016
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
12:00 Noon
1:30 p.m. (Spanish) (MC)
5:00 p.m.
Fr. Okeke
Fr. Avendaño
Msgr. Aiken
Fr. Okeke
Fr. Okeke
Msgr. Aiken
Fr. Avendaño
Fr. McKearney
Scripture Readings April 10, 2016
Acts 5:27-32, 40 b-41, Ps 30:2,5-6,11-13
Rv 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19 or 21:1-14
Jesus appears to seven of his disciples, among them
Peter who proclaims his unfailing love for the Lord,
Jesus commissions him to feed the sheep (3). Later, in
the face of persecution, Peter and the apostles proclaim
the name of Jesus (1), the Lamb who was slain (2) and
who rescues us from death (Ps).
For Reflection: How is your love for the Lord taken
you to where, left to yourself, you may not have wanted
to go.
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 3, 2016
There will be Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament at Sacred
Heart, in the Little Church on
Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2:30 P.M.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will
be prayed at 3:00 P.M.
Benediction will follow.
Segundo Domingo de Pascua
Domingo de la Divina Misericordia
Abril 3, 2016
Misión de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón
Nosotros, El pueblo de Dios en la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, estamos intentando constantemente hacernos
una comunidad de fe, que creyendo en Jesús, proclamamos el Reino de Dios y compartimos el misterio de la fe
adorando al Padre, permitiendo a todos los miembros un crecimiento en su relación interpersonal a través del Hijo
y siendo testigo de nuestros dones a través del servicio activo a otros en el Espíritu.
Participar de la resurrección.
Durante el tiempo de pascua no celebramos sólo la
resurrección de Cristo, la cabeza, sino también la de sus
miembros, que comparten su misterio. Por eso el
bautismo tiene tan gran relieve en la liturgia. Por la fe y
el bautismo somos introducidos en el misterio pascual
de la pasión, muerte y resurrección del Señor. La
exhortación de san Pablo que se lee en la vigilia pascual
resuena a lo largo de toda esta época:
Los que por el bautismo fuimos incorporados a Cristo,
fuimos incorporados a su muerte. Por el bautismo
fuimos sepultados con él en la muerte, para que, así
como Cristo fue despertado de entre los muertos por la
gloria del Padre, así también nosotros andemos en una
vida nueva (Rom 6,3-11).
No basta con recordar el misterio, debemos mostrarlo
también con nuestras vidas. Resucitados con Cristo,
nuestras vidas han de manifestar el cambio que ha tenido
lugar. Debemos buscar "las cosas de arriba, donde
Cristo está sentado a la diestra de Dios" (Col 3,1). Esto
significa compartir la libertad de los hijos de Dios en
Jesucristo. Consideraremos estas gracias de la pascua en
el próximo capítulo.
Información Sacramental
Bautizos: Se celebran cada segundo sábado del mes
(excepto durante la cuaresma). Los padres y los padrinos
requieren asistir a una clase de preparación que se realiza
el tercer domingo de cada mes y los padrinos deben
haber recibido todos los sacramentos de iniciación
cristiana (Bautizo, Confirmación y Eucaristía). Favor
llamar a la oficina para mayor información.
Matrimonio: Las parejas que están planeando en
casarse deben contactar el sacerdote o el diacono por lo
menos seis meses antes de la fecha planeada para este
sacramento. Todas las parejas comprometidas deben de
tomar el cursillo prematrimonial.
Unción de los Enfermos: En caso de emergencia llamar
a la oficina parroquial o a la rectoría. Por favor notificar
a la oficina si sabe de alguien que se encuentre en el
hospital y necesite de este sacramento.
Sacramento de la Reconciliación: El sacramento de la
confesión se celebra los sábados de 6:30 pm a 7:00 pm y
los domingos de 12:30 pm a 1:30 pm en la iglesia
pequeña.
Lecturas Dominicales
Abril 10, 2016
1ª Lectura:
Salmo:
2ª Lectura:
Evangelio:
Hch 5:27-32, 40 b-41
Salmo 30:2,5-6,11-13
Ap 5:11-14
Jn 21:1-19 o 21:1-14
Un mensaje de tu bebe adoptado espiritual quien tiene
6 meses: - “¡Ya Puedo Sentarme!”
Ya tengo 6 meses. Acabo de abrir los
ojos – estaban cerrados desde que
tenía 2 meses. A veces me pongo a
pensar cómo serán ustedes. ¡Puedo oír
sonidos también! Qué bueno es tener
a alguien que recé por mí. Gracias por
sus oraciones.
Su bebé espiritual se ha desarrollado maravillosamente. Su
peso es aproximadamente 2 libras. Se sienta derecho para
acomodar sus órganos internos que se han colocado
finalmente en su lugar. En este tiempo los niños nacidos
prematuramente tienen gran oportunidad de sobrevivir.
Los avances médicos para el cuidado de niños nacidos
extremadamente pequeños son extraordinarios. No olvide
orar por su bebé espiritual. El aborto es legal durante los
nueve meses del embarazo y su madre todavía puede
sentirse presionada para abortar. Si quiere información
sobre como adoptar espiritualmente un bebe que está
creciendo en el vientre por favor llame a Denise BlairNellies del comité de la vida de respeto en el número 410795-6852.
Pray for those who have died.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully
departed rest in peace. Amen.
Sharon Hopkins, William DeSandro and
Antoinette Volteggio
Lucy Angerer, Foula Dargakis,
Danny Baum, Debbie Beaven,
Brian Bence, Jean Berdini, Mary
Ellen Berry, Lena Bouchard, Bob
Brosso, Mary Lou Brosso, Alice May Brosso, Tracy
Burroughs, Frank Carlucci, Betty Carpenter, Frank
Chengery, Laura Ciois, John Dargakis, Maria Dargakis,
Nick Dargakis, Kimberly Devlin, Maurice Eyler, Rosa
Elena Fernandez, Melga Frye, Nancy Glorioso, Sue
Grabus, Bob Hammen, Troy Heiner, Betty Henry,
Chaneice Hayden, William Hayes, Lynda Henry, Maria
Hlahol, Barbara Hoare, Donna Hoffman, Chad Kemper,
Charlotte Kemper, Rebecca Kemper, Ellen Kimiecik,
Gerry Kleiman, Richard Kretzschmar, Ted Lawson,
Rosemary Lazzati, Tim League, Rita MacNeish, Joan
McGuire, Betty Meldrow, Bob Moan, Scott Moser,
Denise Ovelgone, Austin Phillips, Anthony Pinto,
Carole Pritchett, Beth Ralston, Sherry Rielly, Katie
Riggin, D’Ann G. Rittie, Robbie Robertson, Matt
Schaefer, Michele Seibel, Rose Sebald, Lisa Slocun,
Ellie Skipper, Deli Strummer, Jay Stonik, Jackie Weir,
Justine Wilkins, Dr. Pat Witschger
Names will remain on the Sick List for 5 weeks
If there is a need to have the name of your loved one on
the list for a longer period of time, we will be happy to
accommodate you, but you must contact the Parish
Office (410-833-1696) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM
to make this request.
Join Fr. Hamilton for an “Hour of Glory”
Fr. Hamilton’s an “Hour of Glory” continues every
Monday in the Little Church from 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Charismatic Prayer Meeting
The Life in the Spirit Charismatic Prayer Meeting will
be held every Wednesday at 7:30 in the 2nd floor Youth
Room. Individual Prayer will be held 7-7:30. Come
and share singing, giving thanks to God and hear what
the Lord is saying to us through His gifts of the Holy
Spirit. Call Ruby Wilson if you have any questions,
410-833-0812.
Soldiers of Mary Children's Rosary Group
All children are invited to the Soldiers of
Mary children's Rosary group on
Tuesday, April 5th at 7:00 P.M. in the
Little Church. There will be a
Presentation and the children are invited
to make a Presentation, also. Hope to see you
there! Any questions, please call Kathy at 410-5811397.
Our Stewardship
Weekly Offering
Offertory (March 27, 2016)
$55,375.30
Envelopes
($49,179.21)
Loose
($ 6,196.09)
Good Friday (Holy Land)
$ 2,268.00
Poor Box
$ 340.19
Electronic Fund Contributions
(not included in above total)
Offertory
$ 1,201.00
Maintenance
$
75.50
Good Friday (Holy Land)
$
45.00
Easter
$
290.00
We were able to send our 2nd quarter Cathedraticum
Payment to the Archdiocese in the amount of $65,000.
Thank you for your faithful support of our parish.
Club Drawing #9 March 24, 2016
Prize Ticket# Winner
Seller
$200 128
P.J. Bea
Eleanor Bollinger
$100 330
Fran Parker
Bill Endres
$ 50 345
Melanie McGregor Bill Endres
$ 50
090
Donna Goud
S. Jude
$ 50
078
Margaret Webb
Clare Mezzanotte
Unsold numbers drawn: 337, 313
Christian Formation and Evangelization
DO YOU KNOW that we are supposed to remain in
Church until after the priest has left? Do you know why
we do this? The Latin words “Ite missa est” have been
poorly translated into English as “The Mass is ended.
Go in peace.”
The Latin verb from which “missa” comes means “sent
forth, go forth.” Therefore, we are being sent forth
from our celebration to bring the Gospel to all whom
we meet.
We “go forth” behind the Cross and the priest who has
led us in our Eucharistic celebration and who now
leads us into the world to proclaim the Good News.
Year of Mercy
Pope Francis has declared a Year of Mercy beginning
on December 8, 2015 and continuing until November,
2016.
Let us practice the Corporal Works of Mercy during
this Jubilee Year.
Lord Jesus, you ask us to bury the dead. We can
 Listen to and pass on old family stories
 Visit a cemetery with relatives and remember
anniversaries of the dead
 Support friends in grief by keeping in touch,
sending cards or sharing meals
Adult Confirmation
Confirmation is a requirement to be a godparent or a
sponsor for Confirmation. If you are over 18 and have
never been confirmed, please contact Sister Jude (410833-1696; [email protected]) for more information.
Our next Adult Confirmation will be Sunday, May 15,
2016.
A Message to Parents
Parents, generous and loving people are needed for
service and leadership in our Church. Ask your children
to consider a Church vocation.
Young Adult Volleyball
Join us on at 9:00 P.M. on Friday evenings
(April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10) in
the school gym! Contact Jeff Ment (410-833-8515;
[email protected]) for more information.
Family Fellowship Spring Luau Dance
All families are invited to attend our Spring Luau Dance
on Saturday, April 23.
Please contact Michele Hunter (410-526-9260;
[email protected]) for more information.
St. Philomena Choir
The St. Philomena Choir will present selections from
Gregorian chant, traditional Latin hymns and
contemporary praise and worship songs on Saturday,
May 14, after the 4:00 P.M. Mass in the Mother Seton
Room.
This choir is part of the St. Philomena Apostolate which
is a home schooling initiative whose mission is the
formation of the next generation through excellence in
academics, the arts and our Catholic faith.
All parishioners are invited to attend this free concert.
Our own parish children are part of this group.
Women of Sacred Heart!
Women of Sacred Heart! Please join Dr. Pat Fosarelli
on Sunday, May 15, after the Noon
Mass for a presentation on “Women
and Stress”. Lunch will be provided
in the Mother Seton Room. Please contact Michele
Hunter ([email protected]) to register.
Sacred Heart Youth Organization
Chastity Speaker Coming to Sacred Heart Thursday, April 14th
The Sacred Heart Respect Life Committee and Office of
Youth Ministry encourage parents and teens (grades 712) to save the date, Thursday, April 14. Get ready for
pizza, prayer, a powerful witness, followed by an
invitation to Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. Visit
the
parish
web
site, www.shgparish.org for detailed information.
Parenting for Purity - Thursday, April 14, 6:00 P.M.
to 7:15 P.M.. - Sacred Heart Gym (followed by
Eucharistic Adoration/Sacrament of Reconciliation in
the main church) How is a parent to compete with
television, social media, and the many other influences
that undermine their purity? In this seminar,
Jason Evert offers ten proven strategies to empower
parents in their task as the primary educators of their
children. (During the parent talk, teens (grades 7-12)
may gather in the West Room for pizza and games. We
are offering free child care for parents with younger
children. Please call the Office of Youth Ministry
at 410-833-7639 to RSVP if you need child care and if
your teens would like pizza.)
What is Love? - Thursday, April 14, 7:30 P.M. to 8:45
P.M.. - for teens (grades 7-12) in the Sacred Heart Gym
(followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Sacrament of
Reconciliation in the main church) How do I know if
my relationship is Healthy and Holy? Discover the
difference between love and lust while getting straight
answers about dating, relationship, and sexual purity. "I
can do all things in Him who strengthens
me."
Philippians
4:13
NRV
Who
is
Jason Evert? Jason has traveled to six continents to
bring the message of chastity to more than one million
people over the past 15 years, including World Youth
Days in Spain and Australia. Together, Jason and his
wife, Crystalina, run chastityproject.com.
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School 60th Anniversary: Coming Up!
Sacred Heart School will be celebrating its
60th anniversary in the 2016-2017 school
year.
Please
save
the
date—A
Homecoming/Alumni
weekend
on
September 23 – 26th. The signature event will be a
Gala Dinner/Dance on the 24th! Details to follow. Start
sharing the info now. We will need photos and stories
for
slideshows!!!
Please
email
[email protected] with your input.
Giggles and Scribbles Summer Camp
Giggles and Scribbles Summer Camp for children ages
3-6. Featuring four session of arts and crafts aligned to
Math, Science and Language Arts
Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 12 noon** $150.00 week
(includes materials and snack)
Session One: June 27 – July 1
Session Two*: July 5 – July 8 ($125.00 for session two)
Session Three: July 11 – July 15
Session Four: July 18 – July 22
Camp run by Sacred Heart School Pre-kindergarten
teacher Mrs. Kim Zaccagnini and assistant, Mrs.
Theresa Burtis. Held in the SHG Pre-kindergarten
Building (White bldg.)
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION by April 15, 2016 is
$140.00
Visit www.shgschool.org and look under “Latest News”
to register.
Religious Education
Children’s Religion Program: Pre-K – 8th Grade
www.shgparish.org/religious-education.aspx
Sacrament Preparation
www.shgparish.org/baptism.aspx
www.shgparish.org/penance.aspx
www.shgparish.org/communion.aspx
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
www.shgparish.org/clow.aspx
Sunday Nursery during 10:30 A.M. Mass
www.shgparish.org/nursery.aspx
Family-Home Study April Gathering
The next monthly session for parents and children in the
FHS program will take place on Wednesday, April 13th
at 7:00 P.M. in the Mother Seton Room. Please join us
as we gather together with Sister Cecilia to share a
special family lesson and activity.
Baptism Preparation Class
The monthly baptism preparation class will be held on
Monday, April 11th at 7:00 P.M. in Room 105. This
class is for parents who will be having their first child
baptized at Sacred Heart and for parents whose last child
was baptized here more than four years ago. For more
information about baptisms at Sacred Heart Parish, see
www.shgparish.org/baptism.aspx.
Vacation Bible School ~ Christmas in June!
“Have yourself a merry little VBS.” At this year’s
Vacation
Bible
School,
children will learn how the
true spirit of Christmas can
live in their hearts all year
round, discovering that Jesus
is our best gift!
When: June 20 – 24, 9:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Who: Children 3 years old through 5th grade
More: Details and sign-up forms will be distributed in
the school and in Religious Education classes; you can
also find them at the parish office and at the parish
website at www.shgparish.org/vbs.aspx. We need
plenty of enthusiastic volunteers to help make this
year’s VBS a success! For more info, please contact us
at 410-833-8515 or [email protected].
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) continues to be
celebrated most Sundays during 9:00 A.M. Mass for
children age 4 through 3rd grade.
Sunday Nursery
A free nursery service (child care) is available on most
Sunday mornings for children under the age of three
years old from 10:15 - 11:30 A.M. in Room 126. For
more information, please contact Sister Cecilia at 410833-8515 or [email protected].
Social Justice
When the culture itself is corrupt and
objective truth and universally valid
principles are no longer upheld, then laws
can only be seen as arbitrary imposters or
obstacles to be avoided. Laudato Si
6 Month Old Spiritually Adopted Baby
Message from your 6 month old spiritually adopted
baby: “I’m sitting up straight now!” Thank
you for your prayers! I’m 6 months old now. I
just opened my eyes-Before today they were
sealed shut for protection. I wonder what you look like.
I can hear sounds, too! It’s great to have someone
praying for me.
Love, your spiritually adopted baby
We are now at the end of the second
trimester! Your spiritually adopted baby now weighs
almost two pounds. She sits up straight now to
accommodate her internal organs which have moved
into their final place in her little body. Babies born
prematurely at this time have a very good chance of
surviving.Thankyoufor your prayers! Your spiritually a
dopted baby is developing quite beautifully now. Her
weight is approaching 2 pounds. She sits up straight now
to accommodate her internal organs which have moved
into their final place in her little body. Babies born
prematurely at this time have a very good chance of
surviving. The medical advances in caring for extremely
small newborn infants are extraordinary indeed. Don’t
forget to pray for your baby. Abortion is legal through
all nine months and her mom might still feel pressure to
abort. If you would like information about spiritually
adopting a pre-born baby, please contact Denise BlairNellies from the Respect Life Committee at 410-7956852.
Donation for the Center for Pregnancy Concerns
The Respect Life Committee invites you to bring in a
donation for the Center for Pregnancy Concerns, a prolife pregnancy center. Please drop off donations (e.g.
baby shampoo, diapers, wipes, formula, new and gently
used baby clothes (size infant - 3T) in the bins located
in the main lobby of the church during the weekends of
April 16/17 and April 23/24. We give thanks to God
for the sacred gift of life and pray all will respect life
from conception to natural death. "Amen, I say to you,
whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine,
you did for me." (Matthew 25:40) Thank you for your
generosity.
Parish Life
Coffee House
Spring is here! Let’s enjoy the last Sacred Heart Coffee
House until the fall. Cub Scouts are hosting our Coffee
House on Sunday, April 10, 2016 after the 10:30 A.M.
Mass in the Mother Seton Room. We have a selection
of donuts, juice, hot chocolate, milk, tea, chai, and the
all-important coffees, including regular, decaf, lattes,
and cappuccinos. Come after Mass or Religious
Education classes and meet old friends or make new
ones. Hope to see you there.
STAND / Worthy of the Call
If you are between the ages of 14-17 and would like to
volunteer for the Parish and/or School, please
join us on Tuesday, May 10th beginning at
6:00 P.M. in Room 112 for our next Worthy
of the Call training session. Please visit our
website at http://www.shgparish.org/standyouth.aspx for all instructions and paperwork to be
completed by the start of said training session. Contact
Mary Lee McCusker in the Office of Youth Ministry
([email protected]) for any questions or
concerns.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Shawls are made for folks who are
seriously ill or have a serious disability.
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on the
third Tuesday of January in the Room 105
from 1:00-2:00PM. If you are interested in helping to
crochet or knit or would like to learn either of these
skills, or would like a prayer shawl for someone, please
contact Sister Helen at 410-833-1696 or
[email protected].
Organizations
Troop 706 Mulch Sale
Spring is almost here, and it’s time to begin sprucing up
your yards and flower beds. To help you with your
“sprucing”, the Boy Scouts of Troop 706 will be selling
mulch after Masses on April 2 and 3 The mulch
orders must be paid for at the time of sale (cash or
checks only) and will be delivered free of charge on
Saturday, April 16, to a limited delivery area
(approximately within a ten mile radius of the Church).
The mulch will be sold in 2 cu. ft. bags of (i) hardwood
for $3.75; (ii) black dyed for $4.50; or (iii) cedar mix for
$5.00. Thank you for supporting Troop 706.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Best Years
The Wednesday, April 6, meeting of the Best Years
Group will feature a gardening presentation by Carey
Engle from Valley View Farms. Seniors 55 or older are
invited to join the Group in the Mother Seton Room at
7:00 P.M.
Lunch Bunch for April will be held at Paradisio
Restaurant in Westminster on Tuesday, April 19 at
noon. Members can sign up at the April meeting or
contact Stan Behnken.
In his encyclical Laudato si’, Pope Francis asks us
to do our part, however small, to preserve our planet, a
gift from God. In response to the Pope’s call to action,
Scared Heart Best Years Group no longer offers bottled
water as part of our refreshments. We now have water
bottles that are BPA free and made in the USA that read,
“Sacred Heart Best Years, Caring for Our Common
Home.” They are even in papal colors– yellow and
white. For less than the cost of a case of water, you can
join us in action to help save our earth. Best Years Logo
water bottles are just $3 and are available for purchase.
Please contact President, Judi Behnken at 410-833-0182
for more information on how you can begin “Caring for
Our Common Home.”
Best Years charitable outreach will continue to
support Sarah’s Hope Women’s Shelter. At the April
meeting, Best Years will collect after school snacks.
Best Years meets on the first Wednesday of each month
and welcomes new members who wish to join.
Membership is just $5 annually.
Sodality Tea
Come one, come all to the Sacred Heart Sodality Tea
Spring Fling, May 14, 2016 from
Noon to 3:00 P.M. Admission is $8
per person and must be received by
May 7, 2016, cash or check can be
paid to Pauline Fendlay (410-8619292) or Ann Lindblade (410-8332718). Checks are to be made out to Sacred Heart
Sodality. Again, the deadline is May 7, 2016. No
admissions will be made after this date.
Sacred Heart Sodality
The winner of the Gift Card Raffle sponsored by Sacred
Heart Sodality was Judi Behnken. Thank you to all who
participated.
Troop 706 Fundraising Event at Fudruckers
Troop 706 is having a fundraising event at Fudruckers
on Reisterstown Road on Tuesday, April 12th.
Please spread the word to friends and family and join
Troop 706 earn money to support our scouts on their 12
day hike at Philmont Scout Ranch located in Cimeron,
New Mexico in August.
Community Events
Have You Seen Jesus?
Encountering the Risen Christ
Aisling Retreat House, 4800 Hoffmanville Road,
Manchester, MD 21102, Thursday, April 12, 9:3012:30. Cost $30 including lunch. To register contact
[email protected] or phone 410-239-7138
The presenter is Sister Mary Theresa White
Description: Jesus Christ, the Risen One, is always
with us. Reflecting on the post-resurrection stories in
the Gospels, we will touch into our own experiences of
the Risen Lord in our lives. Like those early disciples,
it’s only when we reflect on our experiences and share
with other believers that we come to know: “We have
seen the Lord!” in very ordinary circumstances.
Visit our website: www.aislingretreathouse.org
Mark Your Calendars
Gabriel Network’s Annual Gala will take place on
Wednesday, April 20th from 6:00-10 P.M. at Ten Oaks
Ballroom (near Columbia) 5000 Signal Bell Lane,
Clarksville, MD 21029. Join us to hear from mothers we
have served together, honor our volunteers, and help us
grow this great mission in the year to come. This special
evening will include a cocktail hour, heavy hors
d’oeuvres, desserts and coffee, a silent auction, raffle
prizes and much more! Black tie optional. Become a
table captain and sit with 9 friends, or choose to Sponsor
the event and advertise your business. Visit
gabrielnetwork.org or call 800-264-3565 x 301. Tickets
are $50 per person. Register today!
Spring Open House - April 24
Delone Catholic High School welcomes all families to
visit and tour the school on Sunday, April 24 from 123:00 P.M. New this year is a scholarship competition for
eighth grade students. Visit www.DeloneCatholic.org
for more details on the scholarship. Participants must
register in advance.
Married Couples Retreat
Join us in a “Married Couples” Retreat at Priestfield,
WV on the weekend of May 13, 14, 15 with Father Paul
Schenck. For more information call Elaine Galeone at
410-252-5355.
UMBC Catholic Alumni Inaugural
Mass and Dinner
Please join the UMBC Catholic Retrievers for an
Alumni Mass and Dinner on Sunday, April 10th. Mass
will be at 5:00 PM at Arbutus United Methodist Church
(1201 Maple Ave, Halethorpe, MD 21227). Families
welcome! Visitwww.catholicretrievers.com/alumni.php
to
RSVP,
or
email
Hannah
Jones
at
[email protected] for more information.
Camp St. Charles- Boys and Girls Catholic
Over-night Summer Camp Open House from
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on April 10, 2016
Attend our Open House to learn more about Camp St.
Charles. Join us for lunch, a tour, a ride on the giant
swing and an opportunity to meet the staff of Camp St.
Charles. For over 60 years, thousands of children have
been making friends, learning to work together and
developing an appreciation for Creation while camping
out, riding horses, working their way through a
challenge course, trying archery, paddling on the river,
and making art projects and lots of other activities in
beautiful Southern Maryland. Fully Accredited with the
American Camp Association and certified by the State
of Maryland, Camp St. Charles has been run by the
Salvatorian Fathers and Brothers and Lay Salvatorians
for over 60 years. New families may save on tuition by
registering at our open house. For more information,
directions and to sign up for an Open House, see our
web site, www.campstcharles.org or call us at 301-9348799 or email us at [email protected]
Contemporary Choir First CD
The Sacred Heart Contemporary Choir is thrilled to
announce the release of their first CD! Containing
selections such as “Shout to the Lord” and
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
this collection of inspirational music is sure
to be a hit. CDs will be available to anyone
making a donation to the church (suggested donation of
$10).
Please
contact
Katie
Angerer
([email protected]) or any member of the
Contemporary Choir if you are interested!
Radio Mass of Baltimore
Radio Mass is broadcast live Sunday mornings at 9:30
AM on two stations, WQLL-1370AM and WCBM680AM. Mass is rebroadcast Sunday evening at 6:03
PM on WCBM-680AM.
“Catholic Baltimore” a new locally produced Catholic
program from the Archdiocese of Baltimore airs
immediately following Radio Mass. If you have any
questions, please call 410-539-7812.
Mass Times for Traveling Catholics
When planning to travel, go to www.MassTimes.org for
Mass times in every parish in the U.S. or call for
automated system at 858-207-6277.
Alleluia He Has Risen!
BUY A BRICK: MAKE A
MEMORY AND SUPPORT
THE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND
Ever notice those beautiful engraved bricks in the corner of the parking
lot by the playground where our school children play and have fun every
day? The purchase of these bricks helps pay for the maintenance and
care of the playground.
You can own a piece of SHG and memorialize your time at Sacred Heart
while helping to keep our playground and playset areas safe, wellmaintained and mulched.
A commemorative
brick is a great gift
idea for those special
people that you’d like
to thank in a
special way
Buy a brick
now
through
April 30th
Please place your order in the
collection basket marked
BRICK SALES--DEVELOPMENT
Make checks payable to Sacred
Heart. You will be emailed a
confirmation.
Order Form: Please print neatly using ALL CAPITAL LETTERS AND NUMBERS.
_____$75 Regular Sized Brick (4” x 8”) up to13 characters per line
_____$150 Double Sized Brick (8” x 8”)
up to16 characters per line
Name: _____________________________ Email: __________________________ Phone: __________________