June 12, 2016 - Sacred Heart

Church of the Sacred Heart
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Together we foster a welcoming spirit of unity while honoring
our diversity which leads to a graced harmony among us since
Christ is the center of all we are and do.
ELEVENTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME ~ JUNE 12, 2016
Summer Mass Schedule
Will begin July 2nd & 3rd and end August 27th & 28th
The Mass schedule will be as follows:
Saturday:
4:30 pm
Sunday:
7:30 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
If you have Masses scheduled during that time at either the 10:30 am or 12:00 pm,
they will be combined at the 11:00 am Mass.
PRIESTS
Rev. Robert Holtz, Pastor, ext. 11
DEACONS
Rev. Mr. Robert Bednarek
Rev. Mr. Joseph Donadieu
Rev. Mr. Kenneth Heilig
Rev. Mr. Michael Stinsman
All Deacons — ext. 10
PARISH OFFICE
103 Fourth St. Riverton, NJ 08077
PARISH MINISTRIES
856-829-1836
Mary Neary, Director
Leslie Crofton, Secretary, ext. 10
Joanne Moore, Secretary, ext. 24
LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRIES
856-786-5380
Mark McKeever, Director
Susan Barnett, Associate
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
102 Fourth Street - Family Center
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
856-829-0090
Scott Perry, Business & Facilities
Director, ext. 14
John Wonderlin
Donna Casey
Patricia Hutchinson, Director
Terre Walsh, Secretary
Joanne Moore, Secretary
Web Site: www.shcriverton.org
E-mail: sacredheartriverton@comcast.net
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SACRED HEART CHURCH ~ RIVERTON, NEW JERSEY
SACRED HEART CHURCH
PARISH INFORMATION
PARISH OFFICE
103 Fourth Street, Riverton, NJ 08077-1205
Monday through Friday
8:30 am — 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE
Family Center, 102 Fourth Street, Riverton, NJ 08077-1206
Tuesday through Friday
12:30 pm — 4:30 pm
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays
3:30 pm — 4:15 pm
GENERAL INFORMATION
NEW PARISHIONERS
Are always welcome, please register at the parish office.
MOVING?
Please notify us if you are moving out of the parish or changing
your address or telephone number.
BAPTISMS
Please call the rectory as soon as possible to make
arrangements. Parish registration must be confirmed and
eligibility certificates for Catholic Godparents must be
presented.
Godparent and sponsor certificates may be
obtained by those who have received all Sacraments in the
Catholic Church. CALL JOANNE MOORE AT 829-0090 X 24.
MARRIAGE
Arrangements should be made at the rectory at least ONE YEAR
IN ADVANCE. Please contact us to receive guidelines for the
celebration of marriage.
PLEASE PRAY
FOR OUR DEARLY DEPARTED
AND THEIR FAMILIES
Rosemary Martens, Stanley Perzeproski, James Brennan
Jr, William Smith, T. Gregory Matyjaszek, Jean Waspi,
Lee Bondy, Madeline Bondy, Eugene Feeney, Placido
Villari, Joseph Hornberger, Margaret Fynan, Florence
Mulcahy, William Kupper, Mary Jane Holland, Edward
D’Andrea, Sr. Marion David, Joseph Zeisweiss, Joseph
McGrane, Cecelia Sacca, Ann Hegedus, Regina Truitt,
Rita Alven, Thomas Kovack, Jack Murphy, Jim Dennis,
John Yezzi Sr, Constance O’Brien, Cecelia Johnson,
John Doyle, Charles Milligan, Marie McMullen, Sandra
Perkins, Jerry McKeever, Frances Orfe, Sean Cullen,
Don DyBalski, Kenneth Schiller, Edwin Matczak, Joseph
Hartman Sr, Harriet Guelich, Maureen Deegan, Anthony
Giampaolo, Harry Doherty, Edith D’Andrea, Maureen
McGlashon, Lily Corso, Paul Tillger, Joseph Fassano,
Florann Knecht, Lewis Mairone, James Bradshaw, Marie
Werner, Michael Verrecchia, Father Vic Butler, Norman
Rubright Jr, Catherine Bonsal, Isabell Rafter, Teresa
Laverty, Matilda Fumo, Laurie Lannon, Linda Dluoik,
Cookie McCurdy, Theodore Welsh, Maureen Sullivan,
Carmella Lazarovich, Joseph Bonner, Betty Hausle,
Marie Mahony, Daniel Goffredo, Charles Thress Jr,
Maxine Keegan, Colleen McCartney, Joseph Skahan, Sis
Dunlap, Kathleen Keller, Carl Anderson, Audrea
Camilletti, Kathleen Eck Thomas, James Hall, Pat
Connolly, Spin Collins, Lawrence Di Sipio, Adam Hill,
Jean Countryman & Stella Dare
Monday, June 13, 2016
8:00 am
Mary Heim
r/o Her Daughters
Erich A. Everts
r/o The Everts Family
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
8:00 am
Freda McQuillin
r/o Doris
Carol Mogensen
r/o Retired Teachers from
St. Charles Borromeo
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
8:00 am
Elise Fries
r/o Her Husband, Bill
Thursday, June 16, 2016
8:00 am
Emmaline Brown Mitchell
r/o Claudette DeWindt
Floyd Mitchell
r/o Claudette DeWindt
Victor Nicholas DeWindt
r/o Claudette DeWindt
Friday, June 17, 2016
8:00 am
Dennis Armento
r/o Lynda Shanahan
Saturday, June 18, 2016
8:00 am
Sr. Mary Fidelis Beck, OP
r/o Mary Lou
4:30 pm
Theresa & Joe Zeisweiss
r/o Their Family
Louis Heim
r/o His Daughters
Henry Christopher Cloran, Jr
(5th Anniversary)
r/o His Family
Sunday, June 19, 2016
7:30 am
George Dusheck & Stanley Bunk
r/o Jean & Sharon
Fathers of Marie & Anthony
Russo
r/o Their Family
Ron Wenger
r/o Celia Zink
Bill McGehrin
r/o His Wife, Rose & Family
9:00 am
Jerry McKeever
r/o Terry Gillis
Bridget & Fred Polacek
r/o Their Daughter, June
10:30 am
Bill Klein
r/o His Family
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ELEVENTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME ~ JUNE 12, 2016
PLEASE PRAY FOR
OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND
Kathryn Agnes, Bobby Barnett, Debra Burns,
Billy Byrem, Marypat Chrupcala, Tony
Colkers, Joe Corso, Regina Criqui, Melissa Creagh,
Dolores Di Pasquale, John Doherty (not Harry’s son),
Diane Donnelly, Fr. Michael Doyle, Loretta Gibson,
Marianne Ford, Dot Fries, Jamie Hall, Elenore Heinig,
Bridget Horgan, Loretta Horgan, Edward Knicley,
Margaret Link, William Martens, Ray McCue, William
McGonigal, Kathy Moir, Eleanor Mortiz, Mary Mulvihill,
Rick Muraresku, John Palko, Anthony Pignatelli,
Anthony Portella, Anna Marie Prudente, Matthew
Prudenti, Julius Romero, Bob & Kate Salamon, Mildred
Santos, Theresa Scafidi, Michael Stanley Schneider, Ed
Siemietkoski, Jim Sutton, Marcia Thomas, Lynne Turley,
Jason Wark, Jennie Zalli and Lillian Zamichieli
If you or a family member would like to be prayed for at
Mass and listed in the bulletin, please call 856-829-0090.
Catholic Daughters Card Party is NOT just for
Catholic
Daughters!
Our next card party is
Monday, June 13th at
12:30 pm in the Lower
Church. All are welcome! Come for fun
and fellowship. Bring
your friends and your
cards-or whatever game you love to play. Light
refreshments are served. Door prizes and a tombola table, too. This is the last one until September. See you there!
Please join us on Monday, June
13th at 7:00 pm in the Family
Center.
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
Mass Intentions continued
Sunday, June 19, 2016
10:30 am
Bert & Theresa Cahill & Maureen
Cahill Gerner
r/o Their Family
William Hughes
r/o His Wife
12:00 pm
Francis J. Kearney
r/o Susan Kearney
Joseph Deegan
r/o His Family
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THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART PARISH
NOTE: Please remember all announcements to be
placed in the bulletin should be brought to the Parish
Office by Friday, one week prior to the weekend the
bulletin will be published.
Monday, June 13
12:30 pm — Catholic Daughters Card Party
Lower Church
6:00 pm — Legion of Mary
Family Center Room 6
7:00 pm — Men’s Fellowship
Family Center
Tuesday, June 14
Willing and Able will return in September
7:00 pm — NA Meeting
Lower Church
Wednesday, June 15
8:00 pm — AA Meeting
Lower Church
Thursday, June 16
10:00 am — Mom’s & Tots
Family Center Room 6
6:00 pm — Mary’s Rosary Guild
Lower Church Rosary Room
Family Center
7:00 pm — Dance Class
Lower Church
Friday, June 17
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Following 8:00 am Mass
Sunday, June 18
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 pm — AA Meeting
Lower Church
Moms & Tots will
meet on Thursday,
June 16th at 10:00 am
in the Family Center.
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP
Weekend of June 4 & 5, 2016
$13,067.00
Average Weekly Parish Pay Electronic Giving
$996.00
Same Weekend last year’s collection
$15,032.00
Same Weekend last year’s Parish Pay
$808.00
Average needed for weekly expenses
$14,950.00
Thank you very much for your generosity.
Please remember Sacred Heart
in your Last Will and Testament
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SACRED HEART CHURCH ~ RIVERTON, NEW JERSEY
Understanding Our Catholic Faith
“That’s impossible!”
How many times have you spoken those
words over the course of your life? If you’re
like me, the number is probably in the hundreds or thousands.
What’s interesting is that those two words directly contradict what the Lord tells us in the
Bible. In the meeting between the Blessed
Mother and Gabriel (Luke 1:26 -38), Mary was
told that “with God nothing will be impossible”. Why then, do we have such a difficult
time believing that inspired message? Many
times, we struggle to believe because we fail to
acknowledge the miracles that God has performed throughout history and in our own
lives.
If you are overwhelmed with the problems in
your life and need hope, I can assure you that
God is bigger than anything you are facing.
Gabriel’s words to Mary are meant for you,
too. With Him, ALL things are possible!
On June 26th, my wife Eileen and I will be
sharing
our
story at the
Sacred Heart
W o m e n ’ s
Communion
Breakfast and
we hope you
can join us.
We will explain how the
Lord
has
helped us through infertility, a high risk pregnancy, autism, unexpected job loss, homeschooling and now full time ministry. In addition to detailing God’s miraculous intervention
in our life, we will help you to recognize His
providence in your own life.
If you are feeling hopeless, take comfort in the
fact that God is bigger than your problems.
What is impossible for man is possible for God
(Matthew 19:26). Believing this message will
change your life!
Gary Zimak
FollowingTheTruth.com
Please call Donna to purchase your tickets at
786-1709 to hear Gary & Eileen’s story at our
Women’s Breakfast. The cost is $20.
MOM’S RETREAT
THURSDAY, JULY 7TH
5:00 TO 11:00 PM
LOWER CHURCH - DINNER SERVED AT 6:00 PM
COST - $20
The number one reason why motorists get
stranded on the roadways;
They run out of gas!
We cordially invite you to
come away and be filled,
refreshed,
re-energized,
encouraged and affirmed…
while at the same time
learn how not to take
yourself so seriously and
laugh more!
Hear the stories and learn
the secrets from other moms learning to balance faith, family, friends and work.
For more information or reserve your spot
please
contact
Mar y
at
m.neary@shcriverton.org.
FORGIVENESS
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and to
discover that the prisoner is me.
— Anonymous
eGiving with Faith Direct
This month we are introducing a new and exciting
way for you to support our parish offertory and
second collections: Faith Direct. Faith Direct enables parishioners to make your Church contributions through either direct debit from your checking/savings account or through your credit/debit
card. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish
offerings in much the same way as you may now
use it to make your mortgage, car or tuition payments. Faith Direct also offers you personalized
offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the
collection basket.
Please join me in enrolling by responding to the
mailing you will receive or www.faithdirect.net to
enroll securely online. Our parish code is NJ759.
God Bless You!
Father Bob
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ELEVENTH SUNDAY
IN
ORDINARY TIME ~ JUNE 12, 2016
Sacred Heart’s Vacation Bible Camp
Monday through Friday, June 27th to July 1st
from 9:00 am to
12:00 pm. $20 per
child. Your child will
enjoy a week meeting
new friends playing
games, singing songs,
craft making, snacks,
storytelling and much
more!
Registration
forms can be download by going to our web site, www.shcriverton.org.
Call 829-1836 if you would like one mailed to your
home.
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Donations needed for Vacation Bible Camp
If you can help in any way; the following donations
are needed for this year’s camp:
4 large bags of popcorn (already popped) ~ 2 large
boxes of fish crackers ~ 2 large boxes of raisins ~ 8
large boxes of frozen waffles ~ 2 large bottles of
pure maple syrup ~ 9 bags of sandwich thins ~ 9
bags of tortillas ~ 3 tubs of cream cheese ~ 3 large
bags of pretzel sticks
Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 4:00 pm at
the Family Center.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
HOPE AND FORGIVENESS
There were some interesting conceptions of
sin prevalent in the time of the Hebrew scriptures.
There was the belief that God punished sin immediately. Those who suffered disease or misfortune
were, therefore, sinners getting their due from the
Almighty.
Today’s first reading hints at another kind
of God. When David admits his sin, Nathan declares, “The Lord on his part has forgiven your
sin” (2 Samuel 12:13b). Here was not a vengeful
God but a merciful God. What good news that
must have been to David and those who, like him,
could be honest enough to admit their sinfulness!
Jesus is the good news of God’s mercy and
forgiveness incarnate. Without Jesus, perhaps the
good news would have been too good to believe, too
difficult to imagine. But there he is in today’s Gospel, the God-man, forgiving a sinner and declaring
that she is forgiven because of her great love.
There is hope, then, for the rest of us sinners, if
only we love enough!
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
An Invitation:
Why not start the day with Mass at 8:00 am? It’s only a half
hour with so many blessings. Please try it! Your Angel
HONORING OUR GRADUATES
Sacred Heart Parish wishes to honor those who are
graduating. We extend a special invitation to all
graduates to attend the 10:30 am Mass on
Sunday, June 26th. Our parish family will gather
to pray for our graduates and bestow a special
blessing on them. We would like to publish the
names and schools of all the graduates, grades 8
and above, in the bulletin that day. Please call the
Parish Office at 829-0090 or email the names to
sacredheartriverton@comcast.net with their name
and school no later than Tuesday, June 21st to
guarantee publication in the bulletin.
Names
received after this date will be published in
subsequent bulletins.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
How can you bring comfort to someone and not
leave your home? Learn to knit or crochet a
“Prayer Shawl”!
It is the hope and prayer of this ministry that he/
she who receives a
shawl will be cradled
in hope, kept in joy,
graced with peace,
and wrapped in God’s
love! If you are already making prayer
shawls and would be
interested in teaching others please contact Mary
at m.neary@shcriverton.org. All shawls can be
dropped off at the Family Center Monday - Friday
from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00
pm.
MEMORIALS
THE SACRED HEART LAMP BURNS THIS WEEK
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
THERESA & JOE ZEISWEISS
AT THE REQUEST OF
THIER FAMILY
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Stay connected to your Sacred Heart Family…
Monday - Friday, June 27th - July 1st ~ Vacation Bible Camp ~ Sacred Heart Family Center
Thursday, July 7th ~ Mom’s Annual Retreat ~
Dinner and retreat ~ 5:00 to 11:00 pm
Saturday, September 17th ~ Annual Block Party
~ 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 5th ~ Feast of Our Lady of
the Rosary ~ Church ~ 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 8th ~ Pasta Dinner ~ Sacred
Heart Gym ~ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Watch the bulletin for early bird ticket sales! For
more information regarding the above please contact Mary at 829-1836 or m.neary@shcriverton.org.
Heavenly Father, maker and lover of all, we ask
you to bless the people of
our country. Bless our
flag and let it always remind us of the principles
it stands for. Help us to
work together in peace so
that we may give you glory by our lives. We ask
this grace, loving Father, through Christ our Lord.
Amen!
NEED A MIRACLE?
Our Lady of Grace Statue is available to visit in
your home for a week at a time. She has been
known to bring peace and healing when
she visits.
The Legion of Mary
representative will bring the statue to
your home and lead a brief prayer. Then
Legion of Mary (Mary Mother of Divine
Mercy group) will continue to pray for
your intentions and your family while the
statue remains in your home. To schedule a visit
please call Angel Sauro at 856-461-3873.
Our Lady looks forward to visiting you.
A PRAYER FOR OUR MILITARY
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for
the selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in
the name of Jesus, our Lord and
Savior… Amen.
For the Beauty of the Earth
The Lord Is My Light
Loving and Forgiving
City of God
E-mail: mark@sacredheartmusicministry.org
Popcorn, Franks and a Movie
Come join us at St. Joan of Arc Church in Marlton on Thursday, June 16th at 7:30 pm in Pedata Hall as we present “23
Blast.” When a high school football star is suddenly stricken
with irreversible, total blindness, he must decide whether to
live a safe, protected life or to summon the courage through
playing football to step back into the world. 23 Blast is based
on the amazing, true story of Travis Freeman. A typical teenager growing up in a small town in Kentucky, Travis is a local
hero on and off the field. In the prime of his youth, he is unexpectedly stricken with an infection that destroys his optic
nerve; he becomes blind overnight. Under the influence of
parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges
him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend who he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis shows us what true bravery is
by competing on the gridiron, helping his team advance to the
State playoffs. We follow Travis and Jerry Baker, his closest
friend, from the time they meet on the football field as kids
through high school. Jerry’s attraction to the dark side of teenage temptations threatens to pull the friends apart. It is only
on the football field where they truly connect. Depicting a
story of hope triumphing over despair, of courage and faith
overcoming fear and of victory prevailing over adversity, 23
Blast is designed to encourage and uplift audiences.
Come hungry! Lite refreshments will be served. Plan to be fed
not just with food! Hope to see you there!
HEAVEN-MADE
I have been made for heaven and heaven
for me. — St. Joseph Cafasso
RECENT BAPTISMS AT SACRED HEART
We extend a warm welcome to our newly Baptized
Elizabeth Virginia Brown
Penelope Raymond Brzycki
Evelyn Marie Curran
Francis Daniel Ehrhardt
Elizabeth Kathleen Falkiewicz
Celine Marie Keisler
Dominic William Keisler
Hazel Grace Mannion
Penelope Mae McClellan
Alana Maria Pirela
Avery James Speers
May the Lord give His angels charge over you, to
guide you in all your ways. — Psalm 91:11