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Sacred Heart Parish
120 Jefferson Street ~ Swedesburg, Pennsylvania, 19405
We are the “HEART” of Bridgeport, King of Prussia, Swedeland and Swedesburg
Our Pastoral Staff
Rev. Timothy F. O’Sullivan
Founding Pastor
Rev. James J. Shea, Sch. P.
Weekday & Sunday Ministry
Sister Ryszarda Wittbrodt, SSCJ
Director of Religious Education
& Convent Superior
Edward Scott
Parish Business Manager
Mary Breithaupt
Director of Liturgical Music
Joanne D’Alessandro
Parish Office Manager
Kathleen DeStefano
Cemetery Office Manager
& Rectory Administrative Asst.
Our Parish Mass Schedule
The Sacrament of Baptism
Sunday morning at
8:00am & 10:15am
Baptism is celebrated on dates that are mutually convenient for
Father O'Sullivan and the parents. Before a Baptism date can be
set, parents should secure letters of eligibility for their
recommended Godparents and present them to the rectory.
Parents attendance at our Parish's Pre-Jordan program should be
satisfied before a Baptism date is set. Parents are asked not to
make any celebratory arrangements until a Baptism date is
confirmed by our Rectory staff.
Sunday evening at 5:00pm
The Sacrament of Confession
SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday evening at
4:00pm
WEEKDAY MASSES:
Monday through Friday at 6:30am
Monday through Saturday at 8:00am
ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES:
Monday: October 31st at 7:00pm
Tuesday: November 1st at
6:30am, 8:00am & 7:00pm
Saturday afternoon: 3:00pm – 3:45pm.
Wednesday morning: Immediately following the 8:00am Mass.
By appointment at the rectory anytime.
The Sacrament of Marriage
Please speak to Father O’Sullivan at least six months before your
anticipated Wedding date.
Couples should not make any celebratory arrangements until after
they have met with Father at our Parish.
The Sacrament of The Sick
Please speak to Father O’Sullivan if you or a family member wish
to receive the Sacrament of the Sick.
It is always appropriate to receive this Sacrament before
surgery, during a serious illness or in the final stages of life.
Saint Augustine, Our Lady of Mount Carmel & Our Mother of Sorrows ~ ‘United In The Sacred Heart’
SUNDAY OCTOBER 9, 2016 ~ 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Our Parish Office Information
Our Parish Prayer of Unity
Sacred Heart Rectory
120 Jefferson Street
Swedesburg, Pennsylvania
Sacred Heart Rectory office is open:
Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Heavenly Father,
You call us to be Your faith-filled people,
United in the Sacred Heart
of Your Son.
Grant us the grace to always respond to
Your call with lives of
active faith, firm hope and Christian charity.
Aided by the example of Saint Augustine,
may we always seek to embrace and love
the teachings of Your Church.
Accompanied by Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
may we, in joyful times and in times of Sorrow,
always strive to be faithful followers of Your Son,
Jesus Christ,
for He lives and reigns with You,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, forever and ever!
Amen!
Sacred Heart of Jesus, We trust in Thee!
Sacred Heart Rectory Telephone:
610-275-1750
Sacred Heart Rectory Fax:
610-275-0480
Sacred Heart P.R.E.P. Center:
610-304-0326
Sacred Heart Convent Telephone:
610-239-1785
Contact us by e-mail:
[email protected]
Saint Augustine Cemetery Office
Our office is located at
Sacred Heart Rectory
120 Jefferson Street
Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 12:00noon
Cemetery Office Telephone: 610-272-4088
Come, Let Us Worship The Lord!
Prayer for Jubilee Year of Mercy
On the Weekend of September 10-11, 2016
Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly
being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking
163 people joined us at our 4:00pm Mass;
119 people joined us at our 8:00am Mass;
186 people joined us at our 10:15am Mass;
and, 78 people joined us at our 5:00pm Mass.
happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and
Thank you for making the Lord
a priority in your life!
Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face
and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from
assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each
one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew
Our Parish
Financial Information
Sunday Collection for September 10-11, 2016. $7,399
Sunday Collection for September 12-13, 2015. $6,554
the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God
who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church
be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that
your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches
SUPPORT OF OUR PARISH!
them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and
Upcoming Second Collections:
In your generosity, please remember:
consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy
may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed
Sunday October 16, 2016
enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives
World Mission Appeal
and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the
intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the
The Miraculous Medal Novena is prayed
after the Saturday morning Mass.
Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
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Dear Friends,
Last Sunday, October 2nd, our Parish hosted a ‘Blue Mass’ at our 5:00pm Mass to honor and thank the men and women of
our community who serve us as Police Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Response Personnel.
Our Church was filled with parishioners, friends and Police, Firefighters and Emergency Responders!
Many thanks to Pete Hand for organizing the Mass, the members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) for cohosting the Mass, and the members of our Music Ministry and Liturgical ministers who lend so much to our Liturgy.
For those who were not able to join us for the Mass, below are some pictures from our Blue Mass. (Thanks to Melanie
Moletzsky for sharing her pictures with our Parish.)
Through the intercession of Saint Augustine and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, may we always be United in the Sacred
Heart of Jesus!
Fr. O’Sullivan
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Our Parish Mass Intentions
October 8-October 9, 2016 – TWENTY-EIGHTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00pm Barbara Manuola
Requested by Ron, Margaret, Michele, Ron,
Alexa & Angel
8:00am Living & Deceased Members
of the Holy Name Society
Requested by Sacred Heart Holy Name Society
10:15am For the People of Our Parish
Requested by Father O’Sullivan
5:00pm Dan Anthony Nguyen
Requested by Steve Hamaday, Amanda Bui
& Children
Please Pray For All Who
Protect Our Country Through Their Military
Service, especially…
Matthew D. Baxter (Staff Sergeant, U.S. Air Force),
grandson of Peg Palmer; Darius A. Garey (E3, U.S.
Navy), great-grandson of Peg Palmer; Michael
Gutkowski (Lieutenant JG, U.S. Navy), grandson of
Pat Gutkowski; Jarred Houck (Airman First Class),
nephew of Larry and Mary Sue Kilian; Devon Kantz
(Lieutenant, U.S. Navy), grandson of Rose Kantz;
Gregory Kantz (Major, U.S. Air Force), grandson of
Rose Kantz; Stephen Kantz (Lieutenant
Commander, U.S. Navy), grandson of Rose Kantz;
Matthew McNulty (Warrant Officer U.S.M.C.), son
of Irene McNulty; Michael McSweeney
(Commander, U.S. Navy); Rick McVoy (Lieutenant
Commander, U.S. Navy) son of Rich McVoy;
Jonathan D. Palmer (Sergeant, U.S. National
Guard), grandson of Peg Palmer; Lawrence H.
Palmer, Jr. (Sergeant U.S. National Guard),
grandson of Peg Palmer; Greg Philips (Lieutenant
Commander, U.S. Navy); Nicholas Rodenbaugh
(Petty Officer-1st Class, US Navy), grandson of
Barbara Rodenbaugh; Jeffrey Seamans (Captain,
U.S. Army), son-in-law of Dolores Burton.
October 10, 2016 – MONDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6:30am Thomas Welker
Requested by Harold & Marie Marino
8:00am Jack Kowal
Requested by The Plower Family
October 11, 2016 – SAINT JOHN XXIII
6:30am Joseph & Sophie Jakielaszek
Requested by Charles Jakielaszek
8:00am Bill Conners, Sr.
Requested by Peter & Linda Korpel
October 12, 2016 – WEDNESDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6:30am Randi DiBattista
Requested by Chuck
8:00am Jack Kowal
Requested by Sue Dayoc & Family
THANK YOU!
The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family
Council #3327, would like to thank the
members of Sacred Heart Parish for their
very generous support of the K of C prolife activities on the weekend of October 1st & 2nd
for their donations for lapel roses. A total of $710
was collected and will be used in our
efforts to end abortion and aid babies
and pregnant mothers in need. Thank
you for your generosity.
October 13, 2016 – THURSDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
6:30am Alexander & Mary Lyczkowski
Requested by Al &Gloria & Family
8:00am Phillip J. Giovinco, Jr.
Requested by Mom & Dad
October 14, 2016 – SAINT CALLISTUS I
6:30am Stella Wlazelek
Requested by Frank & Wanda Opielski & Family
8:00am Marie Smith
Requested by The Smith Family
November 2nd
is All Souls Day
October 15, 2016 – SAINT TERESA OF JESUS
8:00am Ed Dybicz & Marie (Dybicz) Lewandowski
Requested by Bob & Barbara Rachko
On this day we prayerfully remember
all our deceased relatives and friends
who have died, that through the
mercy of God they may rest in peace. Masses will be
celebrated at the regular times, 6:30am and 8:00am. In
addition, there will be a special evening Memorial Mass
at 7:00pm in which we will prayerfully read the names
of our parishioners who have died in the past year. All
are welcome to participate in this Mass. We especially
encourage those who lost loved ones this past year to
join us for this Mass.
October 8-October 9, 2016 – TWENTY-NINTH
SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
4:00pm Maryanna Niemczyk
Requested by Cathy Middleton
8:00am Catherine & Katie Bralski
Requested by Their Family
10:15am Phillip J. Giovinco, Jr.
Requested by Mom & Dad
5:00pm Dawn Salamone
Requested by Joe & Fran Salamone
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In Your Kindness, Please Pray For Our
Family & Friends Who Are Sick…
Tammi Bellis (Friend of Pat Gutkowski); Jacqueline
Savoy (Daughter of Maryanne Logan); John Puzio, Jr.;
Monica Cirata (Daughter of Rose Kantz); June Matzik;
Tana Bralski; Brandon Gallagher (Grandson of Mike &
Tracey Gallagher); Marcia Stewart (Cousin of Sister
Miriam Joseph); Bridget Zarzoso and family (Daughter
of Lori & Mike Warring); Catherine Ritrovato; Edward
Ozorowski; Kay Bolger; Fran Salamone; Monica Gear
(Friend of Sue Dayoc); George Minnis; Daphne
Rodenbaugh (Sister of Tom Krizovensky); James White
(Brother of Jan Krueger); Stephen Sargent (Son of
Sheila Sargent); Joseph Korup (Son-in-law of Virginia
Dudas); Anna Pocelujko; Patti Pinchock (Niece of Kay
Allerton); Joe McGann (Brother in-law of Kay
Allerton); Nancy Plummer (Sister of David Turner);
Michael Delaney (Brother in-law of Cathy Smith &
John Puzio, Jr.); Dora Delmoro; Armando Delmoro;
Lou Aquilante; Robert Dayoc, Jr.; Jules Wijn (6 year
old Friend of Linda Korpel); Daniel Manieri (Brother
of Terry Kelly); Tammy Dunning (Friend of Maryanne
Logan); Joseph M. Salamone; Edith Barbone.
Let Us Serve The Lord With Gladness!
The following Ministers are scheduled for our Parish Masses.
Saturday evening, October 15th:
4:00pm
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Shirley Funkhouser, Tom Krizovensky,
Briana Wisniewski, Peter Wisniewski
Lector: David Swedkowski
Music: Mary Breithaupt & Stephanie Iaccarrino
Servers: MaryCatherine Murphy, Luke Opielski,
Robert Opielski
Sunday, October 16th:
8:00am
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Karen Hinchey, Joan Koeck, Chris Strohm
Lector: Danielle Cantando
Music: John Bednar & Maureen Piotti
Servers: MaryCatherine Murphy
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We are happy to keep your loved ones on our Parish prayer list for
four weeks. If they would benefit from remaining on our prayer list
after this period of time, please call the rectory and we will
10:15am
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Mary Ellen Kester, Tom Kester, Peter Korpel,
Sister Ryszarda
Lector: Daniel Fahy
Music: Mary Breithaupt & Cathy Middleton
Servers: Leo Brady, Emily Rotz, Trish Smith
happily keep them on our prayer list.
CANDLELIGHT
ROSARY….
As is done in Fatima on the
vigil of the final apparition of
Our Lady, St. Paul Parish, in
East Norriton, invites all to its
21st annual Candlelight Rosary
in honor of Our Lady of the
Rosary on Wednesday, October
12th. All are invited to gather in
the presence of the Pilgrim
Virgin of Fatima statue; the
devotions begin at 7:00pm and conclude with
Benediction, Veneration of first class relics of the three
shepherd children and the “Adeus”. Refreshments to
follow. For more information please call St. Paul’s
rectory at 610-279-6725.
5:00pm
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Angelo Pagnotti, Lisa Pagnotti, Brenda Turner
Lector: Jeremy Cherelli
Music: Mary Breithaupt & Helen Surman
Servers: MaryCatherine Murphy, Leo Brady
ETERNAL REST,
GRANT UNTO THEM O LORD!
In your kindness,
please pray for the happy repose of the soul of:
Brendan William Saboe
(Grandson of Joe & Dolores Saboe)
Who passed away on September 28, 2016
“May His soul and all the souls of the faithful
departed Rest in peace”
Join us Thursday,
October13th
at 7:00pm For
Our Marian Holy Hour.
Pro-life Holy Hour
every Wednesday
at 5:45pm at Sacred Heart Church .
Join us to pray for an end to the
horrendous evil of abortion in our world.
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JOIN US AS WE RE-DEDICATE
OUR
SACRED HEART GROTTO!
On Sunday, October 16th, (weather
permitting) we will re-dedicate our newly
renovated Sacred Heart Grotto. (Many of
you have noticed the workmen in the grotto
area over the last several weeks repairing
and adding to the beauty of the grotto area.)
Immediately following our 10:15am Mass,
all parishioners are welcome to join us in
procession to the grotto area for a brief
prayer service and blessing. Booklets will
be distributed at the end of Mass to those
joining us for the re-dedication. The rededication ceremony should take less than
15 minutes. Light refreshments will be
served in our parish hall following the rededication.
Scholarship Fund
The Knights of Columbus, Holy Family
Council (Bridgeport #3327) is offering two
scholarships (One scholarship for $3,000
and one scholarship for $2,000) for the
academic year 2017-2018. Parishioners
from our three Bridgeport Parishes
(Sacred Heart, Saints Peter and Paul and
Saint John the Baptist) are eligible to
apply
for
this
tuition
assistance.
Applicants planning to attend a Catholic
regional or Parish grade school, (from K 8), an Archdiocesan high school, or a
Catholic college or university are eligible to
apply. Please stop by the rectory for an
application packet. All applications are
due back to the Knights of Columbus by
November 30, 2016.
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Divorced or Separated: You are not alone!
A Program is offered on Sunday evenings from 7:15
-8:45 pm. at Daylesford Abbey in Paoli. This 13week series begins on October 23 and runs
(biweekly) through June 11, 2017. This is a
Catholic ministry offering, welcome support and
direction in navigating this most stressful,
confusing and painful time. Topics covered include
anger, depression, loneliness, forgiveness,
finances, children, and more. Contact: Cathy
Peacock, Program Director at 610.644.1655 ext.
141 or email [email protected] for more
information or to register. Deacon John Lozano
provides pastoral support at [email protected]
Gathering of Friends
Wednesday, October 12th
at 6:30PM
Aid for Friends Get-together...
Hope you can join us on Wednesday,
October 12th for our Aid for Friends get
together at Sacred Heart Parish Hall.
Chili is on the menu this month! Perfect in
time for the fall. Please bring your favorite
recipe for a nice BIG POT of Chili (please
keep recipe on the mild side)!
St. Mary’s
“SUNDAY AFTERNOON BINGO”
This Sunday October 9th
Consider this: For every 10 people who
come that is 100 meals to Aid for
Friends!!!
Parish Center
(Formerly Holy Trinity School)
219 Dayton Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Too busy to cook but would like to
participate in this terrific program.
Doors open at 11:45 AM
Kitchen opens at 12:00 Noon
Games begin at 1:00 PM
We will be collecting items for "breakfast
bags" at the back of the church during the
months of October and November. Place
items in the room to the right in the
vestibule where the freezer is. Feel free to
assemble your bags if you care to,
otherwise we will do it at our next gathering.
All Cash Program, Ample Parking
-- Handicapped Accessible
For more information, call 610-933-2526
If You Missed National
Pierogi Day...
No Worries' because we still
have some (these are the same
pierogis that many of you
enjoyed at Our Festival of
Families). After all Pierogis
are a delicious side dish or main entrée any day. So
why not stop by the rectory Monday thru Friday
anytime between
9:00am and 5:00pm and
purchase a dozen for $4.00, or 3 dozen for $10.00!
Items needed for "breakfast bags":
mini cereal boxes; juice cartons; oatmeal
packets; cereal/granola bars; tea bags,
instant coffee, hot cocoa; boxes of raisins;
packs of nuts or candy; pudding or fruit
cups; packs of peanut butter crackers;
ramen noodles.
Too busy to shop?
Sacred Heart Parish
Holy Name Society
Lottery Ticket News
We will gladly accept a small donation for
our pantry. Place your donation in an
envelope and mark it Aid for Friends. It’s
that simple, we’ll take care of the shopping.
Please note LOTTERY TICKETS Sales will resume
next weekend, October 15th and 16th.
Thanking you in advance for your
support for Aid for Friends!!
Any questions please contact
Lisa Pagnotti: 610-639-7704
or [email protected].
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