August 28, 2016 - Sacred Heart Parish, Palmerton

August 28 – Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Saturday, August 27 –
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Saturday
5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
(August 27):
Anthony Rezeli, Jr. by
daughter RoseAnn
(August 28):
Peter J. Turko by
John and Marge Porambo
Antonio and Gloria Amorim by
Maria Dias and sons
Monday
6:30 PM
(August 29):
Thomas Murphy by
Jack and Pat Woginrich
Tuesday
(August 30):
8:30 AM
Mikhail Awab by Frances Binder
Wednesday (August 31):
8:30 AM
Michael and Catherine Sarik by Estate
Thursday
(September 1):
6:30 PM
Donna Ondrasik by family
Friday
(September 2): First Friday
8:30 AM
Donald Kresge by
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johannes
Saturday
5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
(September 3):
Joseph Plechavy by wife Evelyn
(September 4):
Anna and Dominic Colancecco by
Rod and Dominica Borger
Intentions of Jane Cervenak by
Harold and Mary Sander
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration: After the 8:30
AM Mass in the Parish Center until Noon. At Noon
Mid-day prayer followed by Benediction.
The Sanctuary Candle will burn for two weeks in
memory of: Anita Harry by Mary Haja and Drs. Jim
and Michelle Haja Zemencik.
The Guardian Angel Candle will burn this week for the
health of granddaughter Jessica Sander by Harold and
Mary Sander.
The Flower Arrangement on the Altar last weekend was
in memory of the Sikorsky family by Sikorsky children.
Let us continue to remember and pray for all our
deceased relatives, friends, benefactors and parishioners,
those serving in the military, those struggling with
addictions, the homebound and those who are sick and
have asked for our prayers, especially Gerald Heydt.
(Individual names will be added to the list of Prayers for
the Sick upon request from the individual or from the
sick person's Power of Attorney.)
LIVING TODAY’S WORD
Humility is the most elusive of all the virtues. Today’s
Gospel parable of the places of honor at table illustrates
the paradox of humility. Those who assumed higher
places were embarrassed; those who took lower places
were invited to a higher honor. Humility is never
achieved directly. One doesn’t become humble by
trying to be humble and those who think they are humble
usually are not. But when one seeks fundamental virtues;
truth, honesty and charity, humility follows as a result.
Adult: Who are the people living near you that you
would find it most difficult to invite to a meal in your
home? Or to invite to be part of your life?
Child: Jesus tells us that we should treat everyone as a
guest. Who do you tend to shun or not be nice to?
Sunday
Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a;
Lk 14:1, 7-14
Monday
1 Cor 2:1-5; Mk 6:17-29
Tuesday
1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37
Wednesday
1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44
Thursday
1 Cor 3:18-23; Lk 5:1-11
First Friday
1 Cor 4:1-5; Lk 5:33-39
First Saturday
1 Cor 4:6b-15; Lk 6:1-5
The Announced Mass book for 2017 will open on
October 3. Every family will have the same opportunity
to schedule one (1) Sunday and two (2) weekday Masses
for the upcoming year. Note: No Mass for 2017 will be
scheduled before October 3 and if at all possible we ask
that whenever a Mass is scheduled it be done at the
Rectory during office hours (9:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Monday through Friday).
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SCHEDULE
The Sacrament of
Thursday: 6:00-6:20 PM
Penance
is available
Friday:
8:00-8:20 AM
anytime
upon
request.
Saturday: 4:15-4:45 PM
9/3-9/4
5:00 PM
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Lector
P. Duell
E. Sidleck
R. Austin
Eucharistic Ministers
J/A Maranuk
G. Chupa/J. Doherty
C. Chies/L. Koons
Greeters
Duell
Volunteer
Hamm
Family
IF YOU ARE AN ALTAR SERVER, LECTOR OR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER AND UNABLE TO MAKE THE MASS YOU
WERE SCHEDULED FOR, PLEASE BE SURE TO CALL ANOTHER SERVER, LECTOR OR EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
TO TAKE YOUR PLACE. THANK YOU!
Saint John Neumann Regional School – Back to
School Picnic today Sunday, August 28, from Noon to
3:00 PM at Eagle Park in Slatington.
Join us this Thursday, September
1, at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center
for our R.C.I.A. Program First Inquiry Class.
R.C.I.A. is a way of welcoming, forming and initiating
new members into the Church. Sessions begin in
September and run through Pentecost. For more
information call George or Peg Duell at 610-826-8009 or
Father Campion at 610-826-2335 to set up an
appointment.
Religious Education begins Sunday, September 18.
PREP (children Grades 1-8) and Sunday Preschool
(children preK-K). If you wish to have your children
attend PREP (Sundays at 9:30 AM, after the 8:30 AM
Mass or Sunday Preschool during the 11:00 AM Mass)
you must register your child(ren). Children must be
registered and attending PREP classes or attend SJNRS
in order to receive the Sacraments of First Penance, First
Communion and Confirmation. Tuition for PREP
remains at $100/child. Any questions or to register,
please contact Deacon Ed 610-826-2849.
On Sunday, September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta
will be raised to Sainthood. Bishop John Barres will
celebrate this event at "Blessed Teresa" Parish in
Mahanoy City which will change it's name to "St.
Mother Teresa" with a 3:00 PM Mass. All are
welcome to attend. Father Bill was at the Church for her
June 17, 1995 visit to Mahanoy City and will be one of
the principal concelebrants of the Mass.
Thank you to all who helped with hosting our Family
Promise guests during this past week. Your outreach to
the area homeless is truly a Corporal Work of Mercy.
Natalie Bojko, LSW, Executive Director of Family
Promise, expressed her deepest gratitude and that of
every Family Promise client who has benefited from
your Christ-like generosity during the past several years.
"Without your support, these children and their families
would continue sleeping in cars, benches along the
canal and on the floor of their friends."
Cup Bearers
A. Krawchuk/M. Carty
F/K Kuhn
T. Amorim/M. Mendes
Altar Servers
N. Teichert/M. Quinn
I/K Kistler
E. Schisler/M. McCawley
Palmerton Community Festival
September 9-11 — Your help is needed!
1. Still openings to help either in the kitchen or
stand during the 3-day Festival. Please sign up after
Mass today in the Main Vestibule at the Parish
writing desk.
2. Help Cass Chies, be a Co-Chair. Call Cass at 484515-7319 for details.
Call Carol Eckert at 610-824-4590 with questions
regarding kitchen help and Cass Chies at 484-515-7319
with all other questions.
Palmerton Festival Treasure Chest Raffle Tickets on
sale in the Rectory Office for $5.00 per ticket. Drawing
will be held Sunday, September 11, at 5:00 PM. 5 cash
prizes will be awarded. Proceeds benefit Palmerton
Festival and the Palmerton Halloween Parade. Call the
Rectory Office for your ticket today.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of: tuna
fish, peanut butter and cereal. Food donations can be
dropped off in the Main Vestibule.
Thank you for helping us help our neighbors!
Tribunal Fees for an annulment (formal case) was
lowered to $300 and for Lack of Form case ($75). Lack
of financial means will not prevent anyone in need from
receiving these services. If you are in a marriage that
needs to be convalidated or need to seek an annulment to
enter a valid marriage, please contact Father Bill at the
Rectory for an appointment.
There are always going to be differences between
political candidates and parties. We never choose a
perfect candidate so we must prayerfully distinguish
how their views align with our values asking who will
protect religious freedom, marriage and the family? At
times we may grow impatient with ourselves and the
political process but in the end, a vote can make the
difference between who is or is not elected as President,
Senator, Representatives, other officials on down the list.
So plan to vote in a prayerful way asking God to inspire
you to support men and women who are willing to live
and work for Gospel values to nurture our society. If
you need to register to vote, don't put it off. Registration
to vote deadline is October 11, 2016. Your vote is
important.
Collections this week (8/27-8/28)
First Collection:
In Support of the Parish
Second Collection:
None
Collections next week (9/3-9/4)
First Collection:
In Support of the Parish
Second Collection:
None
The Parish gratefully acknowledges the following
contributions to the Sacred Heart Memorial Fund:
In memory of Mary Madar:
Harold & Mary Sander, Jacqueline and Mark McIntyre,
Willie and Philomena Wright, James and Debby Driebe
and Irene Lyttle and Maryann LaPenna.
The Sacred Heart Memorial Fund is a way to
remember your deceased family and friends. Two
Masses every year are offered for the spiritual welfare of
those who are enrolled and the funds are used for the
upkeep of the Church and to help in acquiring religious
items for the Church and/or parishioners. A donation of
$10 or more is recommended. Thank you to all who
have enrolled their loved ones and especially to those
who at the death of a loved one have requested donations
be given to the Memorial Fund.
Almost at Goal! $517.30 needed. Thank you to all
who have contributed to the Bishop's Annual Appeal.
199 Parish families contributed which represents
39.33% participation rate. Visit the Appeal website at
FaithHopeCharityGives.org for info regarding the
Appeal. Your support of this diocesan fundraiser is
greatly appreciated.
Bishop Cullen's Campaign in 2003 "Strengthening our
Future in Faith" has resulted in many diocesan and
parish needs being met. Our Parish recently received a
check for $212.50 as a few parishioners continue to
fulfill their pledges. Once again, thanks for all you do
for the Diocese and our Parish.
Advent by Candlelight: Yes, it is
August and we need to begin the
planning process for our Advent by
Candlelight
scheduled
for
Saturday, December 3. This program is a wonderful
spirit-filled evening for women and is well received and
enjoyed by all that attend. This event has grown from 50
women to well over 150. For this program to continue,
Tricia is in need of your help. She is looking to form a
committee of 5. Please email Tricia Matsko at:
mats3@ptd.net for details.
Men needed too! Can you help with the set-up and take
down of tables? Please email Tricia Matsko at:
mats3@ptd.net.
Cemetery Rules and Regulations and the Fee
Schedule have been revised effective August 1, 2016.
Rules and Regulations are at entrances to the Church, if
you would like a copy. Please call the Rectory Office
with any questions.
Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass is Sunday,
September 18, 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of St.
Catharine of Siena, Allentown, celebrant will be Bishop
John Barres. Couples celebrating 5, 25, 40, 50, 60 or
more years of marriage are invited to join in this
diocesan celebration.
Registration deadline is
September 9. For additional info call: 610-289-8900,
ext. 228 or you can register online at:
www.allentowndiocese.org/anniversarymass.
Sunday, September 25, Festival for Families at Steel
Stacks, Bethlehem. The festivities will begin with a 5K
Charity Run/Walk benefiting Catholic Charities
followed by an outdoor Mass with Bishop John Barres.
A fun day for the entire family.
Celebrate Life Banquet, sponsored by Pennsylvania Pro
Life Federation, September 29, 2016 in Harrisburg.
Archbishop Chaput will be the guest Speaker. Tickets
are $50 per person. If interested contact Gisele Bauer at
610-381-5774. The last State gathering 4 parishioners
attended. Perhaps, this year, we can have even a larger
number of parishioners in attendance. Think about it!
BUS TRIP to Washington, DC. Join us for the
Diocesan Pilgrimage on October 20. Seats are now
being reserved for our Parish bus. Price is $61 which
includes bus to Washington, all gratituties and a buffet
dinner. To reserve your seat call the Parish Office. Bus
will depart Sacred Heart Parking Lot for Washington,
DC at 6:00 AM and estimated return home time is 10:00
PM.
Prayerful Best Wishes to our two Seminarians: John
Hutta and Shawn Gades as they discern their vocational
calling and pursue their formation. Anyone wishing to
write to them can address their correspondence in care
of: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 100 E. Wynnewood
Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096-3099.
Best Wishes to our Secondary and Elementary teachers
and students as they return to their classrooms. May the
year ahead be a year of both wisdom and grace. We also
pray for all school administrators and teachers that they
will help mold the mind and hearts of our youth.
Consider giving your child a Catholic education:
St. John Neumann Regional School is accepting
applications for the 2016-2017 school year. First day of
school is Monday, August 29, 2016. Call the School
Office at 610-826-2354.
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
Confession
6:00-6:20 PM
Mass 6:30 PM
SEPTEMBER
4
5
Mass
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
6
7
LABOR DAY
Mass 8:30 AM
12
Mass
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
Mass 6:30 PM
Mass
8:30 & 11:00 AM
11:00 AM
Catechetical Sunday
14
Mass 8:30 AM
SJNRS Meet the
Teacher Night
2nd Collection
Military
Palmerton Festival
18
13
19
Mass 6:30 PM
20
Mass 8:30 AM
2nd Collection
Youth Ministry
Diocesan Festival
for Families Steel
Stacks
2016
9
SJNRS Meet the
Teacher Night
26
Mass 6:30 PM
27
7:00 PM PREP
Parents Meeting
Palmerton Festival
15
Confession
6:00-6:20 PM
Mass 6:30 PM
11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Diocesan Priest
Council
7:00 PM Pastoral
Council Mtg./Service
Day Meeting
16
22
23
Confession
6:00-6:20 PM
Mass 6:30 PM
Mass 8:30 AM
28
Mass 8:30 AM
Mass 8:30 AM
10:00 AM Bible
Study/Prayer
Group
10 Confession
Confession
8:00-8:20 AM
Mass 8:30 AM
10:00 AM Bible
Study/Prayer
Group
2nd Collection
Family Promise
Mass
8:30 AM
11:00 AM
10:00 AM Bible
Study/Prayer Group
3:00 PM SJNRS
Faculty Mtg.
21
PREP and Sunday
Pre-School Begin
25
Mass
8:30 AM
Confession
4:15-4:45 PM
Mass 5:00 PM
SJNRS Closed
Confession
6:00-6:20 PM
Mass 6:30 PM
10:00 AM Bible
Study/Prayer Group
1:00 PM Parish Staff
Meeting
Rectory Closed
SJNRS Closed
11
8
SATURDAY
3
1st Friday Adoration
Confession
8:00-8:20 AM
Mass 8:30 AM
Noon: Mid-day
Prayer/Benediction
7:00 PM RCIA
Inquiry Mtg.
Parish Center
Mass 8:30 AM
Mass 9:00 AM
FRIDAY
2
Confession
8:00-8:20 AM
Mass 8:30 AM
4:15-4:45 PM
Mass 5:00 PM
9:30 AM Sacred Heart
Men of Good News
Parish Center
2nd Collection
Military
Palmerton Festival
17
Confession
4:15-4:45 PM
Mass 5:00 PM
2nd Collection
Family Promise
Confession
8:00-8:20 AM
Mass 8:30 AM
24 Confession
4:15-4:45 PM
Mass 5:00 PM
9:30 AM Sacred Heart
Men of Good News
Parish Center
2nd Collection
Youth Ministry
29
30
Confession
6:00-6:20 PM
Mass 6:30 PM
Confession
8:00-8:20 AM
Mass 8:30 AM
Celebrate Life
Banquet Harrisburg
Sacred Heart Church
2016