Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes My Journey to Lourdes

FROM THE DESK
OF THE PASTOR
Sixth Sunday in Easter - May 5, 2013 - “May the peoples
praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you!” - Psalm 67:6
My Journey to Lourdes
May 15th marks the 20th anniversary of my priestly ordination. In gratitude to God for the gift of my
vocation and in recognition of our Lady’s intercession, I have decided to make a month long pilgrimage to
Lourdes, France during this Year of Faith.
The Lourdes sanctuary where our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette draws over seven million
pilgrims each year. In order to serve the sacramental and spiritual needs of the pilgrims the shrine is
dependent upon visitor priests to assist with the administration of the sacrament of penance, celebrate
Masses and help lead the nightly candle light processions.
Each day during my stay in Lourdes I will be assigned to hear confessions for six hours and assist
with Masses. I look forward to this grace filled opportunity and will certainly remember all of you in my
prayers at this beautiful Marian sanctuary.
Included in this bulletin you will find a special intention sheet on which I invite you to list your
intentions. Please place this sheet in an envelope and mark it with the word “Lourdes.” I will bring your
intentions to Lourdes and place them at the Grotto which is the site where our Lady appeared and revealed
herself as the Immaculate Conception.
I leave in late May and in my absence Fr. Paul O’Donnell as well as other priests will be in charge
of the daily pastoral care of our parish. I will miss you while I am away but pledge my prayers for you!
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!
Father DiMaria
My prayer intentions which Fr. DiMaria will bring to France and place in the Lourdes Grotto which is the
place where our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette and revealed herself as
the Immaculate Conception.
Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
O ever-Immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy,
health of the sick, refuge of sinners,
comforter of the afflicted,
you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings;
look with mercy on me.
By appearing in the Grotto of Lourdes,
you were pleased to make it a privileged sanctuary,
whence you dispense your favors;
and already many sufferers have obtained
the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal.
I come, therefore, with complete confidence
to implore your maternal intercession.
Obtain, O loving Mother, the grant of my requests:
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Through gratitude for your favors, I will endeavor to imitate your virtues, that I may one day share your
glory. Amen
Please place your intentions in a sealed envelope and write the word “Lourdes” on it. Please submit
your intentions by May 19, 2013.
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TODAY - Sunday, May 5, 2013 - Catechetical Sermon Continuing in our year long
Catechetical Sermons based on the Catechism, today’s topic is:
“The Sacrament of Matrimony” CCC 1601-1666
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is available at the following link:
http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm
Our Sunday Mass attendance and offerings during the Lenten season and on Easter
Sunday was terrific.
Now that the warmer weather has arrived many of our "regulars" have been either
down the shore, up at the mountains or away during the weekends to celebrate special
family occasions. It is my sincere wish that you enjoy your weekends away.
In your absence our parish needs you to continue to financially support us on a regular
basis. Employees' salaries, utilities, insurance, mortgage and other expenses continue to need to be met.
May I ask that when you are away from home on the weekends that you continue to generously support us
as you have always done in the past?
You may find it helpful to register for on line giving at www.parish.sacredheartroyersford.org and select
the “Parish Giving” logo.
Remember that God is never outdone in generosity.
God love you! Father DiMaria
On Sunday, May 5 at 9 PM ET, FOX News will air nationally a documentary about the abortion doctor, Kermit
Gosnell, who has been on trial for the murder of babies born alive and of a woman who came to his abortion clinic.
This is a very important trial that raises many key issues in our national debate over abortion. We encourage you to
watch it and get others to watch it as well.
The King’s Men!
Want a new mission in life? Try our mission: “Under Christ the King’s universal call
to serve, we as men, pledge to unite and build up other men in the mold of leader, protector, and provider
through education, formation and action.” TKM meets Wednesday evenings for prayer, spiritual reading & discussion, and to be held accountable. We meet at 7:10 PM in Meeting Room A on the second floor of Fr. Sheehan
Hall (enter at the gym). Contact Bob Zeller: [email protected] or visit www.TheKingsMen.org.
(For men 18 years and older.)
An eight week Women’s
“ENDOW” program is
coming to Sacred Heart!
Sessions begin on:
Monday, June 3rd at 7 PM;
Tuesday, June 4th at 10:30 AM
or Wednesday, June 5th at 7 PM
visit www.EndowGroups.org
Select”Women” then
Select “Join a Class”
Select” Pennsylvania”
Select “Letter to Women”
Sr. Marganne Drago as facilitator
will be listed. Select “Register”
For more info contact
Sister Marganne at
at 610-948-5915
Become your mom's favorite!! Feed the whole family delicious
homemade hoagie sandwiches on Mother's Day! No need to go to an
expensive restaurant, just pick up your $5.00 hoagies after all Masses,
Sunday May 12. Mom will be thrilled and so will I, as this is a fundraiser for my Eagle Scout project. My Eagle Scout project directly benefits Sacred Heart Parish. Thank You, Greg Miller
Donations for July 10-13, 2013 Sacred Heart Parish
Fair’s “spirit wheel” may be dropped off at the Parish
Office on Washington Street during business hours. Please hand
your donation to one of our Office Staff. Thank you!
Summer Basketball League (in Sacred Heart Parish’s Father
Doyle Gym) Begins June 17, Age divisions for male and female 6th grade, 7th- 8th grade, High School, Men’s and Women’s -- To
register join our website at www.tcountyleague.com or director
Dan Hoff (484-941-3719)
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Congratulations to our
Sacred Heart Parish
First Communicants!
APRIL 27 and MAY 4, 2013
Madisyn Brock
Angelina Calamia
Alexander Craig
Brynn Daly
Frankie Fazio
Madison Fizzarotti
Erin Gallagher
Grant Garman
Alexis Gonsalves
Peter Iannacone
Cameron Kaercher
Mia Karalius
Brendan Kenning
Reese Kershner
Kolten Kqira
Lindsey Krier
Sean Lambert
Joseph Lannutti
Kylie Lee
Nicholas Martino
Caitlin McDonnell
Michael McLaughlin
Cassie McNabb
Lauren Miers
Meghan Moyer
Amanda Mulhall
Connor Nafus
RJ Nedzwecky
Isaiah Nguyen
Sasha Osborne
Katelyn Porrecca
Karissa Potteiger
Amy Prophet
Ryan Prophet
Kamryn Pufko
Christopher Quigley
Dominic Raimondi
Nicholas Ricci
Nolan Rosenberry
Alexus Rumley
Giovanni Sarmento
Kaitlyn Sarmento
Olivia Scaramucci
Natasha Scotti
Quinn Smith
Matthew Smyntek
Molly Spence
Alexis Stover
Juli Straub
Gavin Tarity
Victoria Timbario
Katie True
Victoria Van Derzee
Julia Ward
Alexander Wasko
Celena Williams
Christopher Wrightson
Eric Zadroga
Dear Jesus, I believe that You are present within my heart. You said, "This is My Body and My
Blood." And I know You love me and want to be with me. From my heart, I thank You for all You
have given to me: my life, my parents, my health, Baptism, protection, and all that I have. Make me
more grateful still. Generous Lord, I ask for still more: Protect my soul and body. Be good to those
I love. Watch over me and make me good and happy. Jesus, I promise to receive You often in Holy
Communion. Remain with me, dear Jesus, today and always. Never leave me in life and be with me
in the hour of my death. Amen.
Needed - Any child who is in the 4th, 5th or 6th grade and would like to
become an altar server is asked to contact Father DiMaria at
[email protected]
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Congratulations to the Sacred Heart Senior Girls, Jackie Lerro, Courtney Marte, Kayla
Mesaros, and Lily Nowacowski and their Coaching Staff on a job well done! Our girls placed 2nd
in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Senior Girls 4 X 100 at the prestigious Penn Relays. They even
broke our school’s record!! (In total there were 105 registered teams competing.) We’re very proud of
all of you girls and coaches. Thank you for your Sacred Heart spirit!!
HEY BATTER, BATTER!!!! Come out with the Knights of Columbus 1374
to the Reading Fightin’ Phils vs. Harrisburg Senators - June 8, Plaza opens: 4:30, Buffet:
5:30 to 8:00
Game time: 6:35, Cost: $22/ticket = all you can eat food and reserve seat
Fireworks after the game
Contact Rob Guzzon - 610-948-4670
SILVER LINERS SENIORS CIRCLE will have their last meeting of the year on Monday,
May 13, at 11 a.m. in the St. Katherine Drexel Room. Come enjoy cakes and cookies and a time of
friendship. Well talk about the upcoming fair and our participation. It will be fun.
CALLING EVERYONE - PRE-SCHOOL - GRADE 4 - ARE
YOU READY TO TAKE A RADICAL RIDE ON THE WINGS OF
PRAYER WITH AMAZING ANGELS AND SUPER SAINTS? Is
that a yes? Then prepare to take off on Monday, June 17th thru Friday,
June 21 from 9 am -12 pm at our own Vacation Bible School. You’ll need
to register for the journey so please contact Laura Hritz by e-mailing
[email protected]. We especially are in need of a few
ADULT volunteers to help. If interested, please contact Laura Hritz.
ONLY
66
Days Left Until the
Opening of the Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!
Coming December 7, ‘13
THE FIRST ARCHDIOCESAN
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT
THE CONVENTION CENTER.
FOR MORE INFO VISIT:
www.CatholicWomens Conference.org
Volunteer Opportunities Available for the Sacred Heart
Parish Fair. We still need you. Please show your support and sign up
today! Sign up at: www.sacredheartroyersford.org
or if you don’t have a computer, please phone us at
610-948-4542.
“ATTIC TREASURES” WILL BE ONE OF OUR NEW BOOTHS AT THE FAIR THIS YEAR.
Please help make this booth a success by saving your “second hand” treasures, in good condition for this
sale. Some suggestions include but are not limited to: decorative items, household items, religious items,
paintings, jewelry, games, etc. (no electronic items or clothes, please). In the very near future the Silver
Liners Sr. Circle, the event sponsor, will be letting us know when and where we can drop off our items.
Until such time, please save them. When we work together we can offer some fantastic buys for everyone!
View the 2012 Parish
Fair Collection of
Photos on your Android
phone by using the QR
Code to the left.
To obtain the application
go to Google Play, then
search SCAN, Inc.
It’s one of the many free
apps. available on line.
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Voice of Therese, The Little Flower
“Jesus does not wish to give me provisions
for the future. He feeds me from
moment to moment.”
Stewardship is a Way of Life God’s Plan for Giving
Weekend Contributions: 4/28/2013 $7,777.00
Praying For the Sick and Those That Need Our Prayers
Domenic Sarmento, Caroline Gennaria, Rudi Mosselmans, Bea
Snyder, Frank Pizzica, Louis DiNicola, Jr., Cloe Stadelmaier,
Maria Fuimano, Nancy Kushner, Jonathan Nagrant, Jim
Schloth, Marie Iannacone, Anthony Alfano, Paul Roma, David
Evans, Charlie Roselle, Mildred Walters, Patrick Walters,
Rosemarie Linahan, Maria Viola, Brendon & William Baynard,
Vera Mousseau, Tommy Cummings, Valerie Richards,
Christine Crane Reitnour, Steven DiGuiseppe, Shirley Noske,
Johanne Ozoroski, Evelyn Wochele, Sandy Evans, David
DePaoli, Richard Schroeder, Lenore McGinley, Mary Louise
Roberts, Baby Audrey Grainer, Laurie Beth Ronan, Michelle
O’Sullivan, Elizabeth Cummings, Anne Marie Gaughan,
Denise Tontarski, Nicole Gallagher, Una Prendergast, Mary
Jane Killeen, Christina Brohan, Shawn Reed, Caroline
Cummings, Justin Farley, James Coccia, Theresa Haines, Ione
Mastrangelo, Eleanor Williams, Patsy Gambino, Zachary
Green, Josephine Stubanus, Rose Gomery, Jane Warzel,
Jennifer Brown, Thomas Hill, Mildred Dishongh, Matthew
Knoebel, Amanda Moser, Barbara Dougherty, Don Difilippo,
Mary DeGennaro, Nicole Gallagher, Andrea Igoe, Betty
Russell, Elena Craft, Beth Fedick, Kevin Schurr
The Flowers in front of the Blessed Mother’s
statue are in memory of
Mary Rose DiGuiseppe
from her Mother.
St. Vincent de Paul Society Golfers and Sponsors needed,
both Men and Women! The
Monday
8:00 AM
May 6, 2013
Lucille and Bill Good
requested by Ralph and Cecilia Sirico
Tuesday
May 7, 2013
8:00 AM
Dolores Seville
requested by Mr. and Mrs. Budd Rancatore
Wednesday
May 8, 2013
8:00 AM
Patricia Hoffman
requested by Friends from Daily Mass
4:15 PM
Souls in Purgatory
Thursday
May 9, 2013
8:00 AM
Mario DiGuiseppe
requested by Wife, Anne Marie, and Family
7:00 PM
Donna West
requested by the Hritz Family
Saturday
May 11, 2013
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4:15 PM
Living and Deceased Mothers
of Sacred Heart
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Sunday Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013
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8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
Living and Deceased Mothers
of Sacred Heart
Living and Deceased Mothers
of Sacred Heart
Living and Deceased Mothers
of Sacred Heart
Ascension Vigil
Wed., May 8, 4:15 PM
Matthew Booth
Christian Shaffer
Andrew Snaith
(See column to the right for
more times.)
Knights of Columbus are holding their 3rd
annual Golf Outing & Pig Roast on Friday,
21 June at The Kimberton Golf Club. This
event is a major source of funds for our local St. Vincent de
Paul Society and other local charities. Please consider
joining and supporting this important event. Brochures with
more details are posted on the Community Bulletin Board, near
the kitchen in the Parish Hall or you may call me with any
questions. Many thanks for your ongoing support of our local
Society. Ralph Sirico (610) 948-7424 or
[email protected]
† THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
Sat., May 11, 4:15 PM
Anticipated Mass
7th Sunday of Easter
Ascension
Thurs. May 9, 8:00 AM
Zachary Azar
MaryKate Mooney
Ascension 7:00 PM
Tommy Cunningham
Casey Flanagan
Dominique Marrecau
Meghan Johns
Emily McDonnell
Megan McDonnell
Sunday, May 12, 8 AM
7th Sunday of Easter
Kayla Mesaros
Julia Owens
Sunday, May 12, 9:30 AM
7th Sunday of Easter
Caitlyn Breslawski
Connor Godfrey
Jackie Lerro
Sunday, May 12,11:15 AM
7th Sunday of Easter
Christopher Haffey
Ethan Nafus
Antonio Stento
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