Sacred Heart Church

Sacred Heart Church
511 Twentieth Street • Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 943-8553 • FAX (814) 943-1556
E-mail: sacredheart511@verizon.net
Website: www.sacredheartaltoona.org
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 12, 2014
"He dispatched his servants to summon the
invited guests to the feast, but they refused to
come." Why? What made the king's invitation so
distasteful to these guests? According to the
parable, either the guests were too busy with their
farms and their businesses, or else they were
downright hostile to the entire idea: they "laid hold
of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them."
What could possibly explain this resistance?
Perhaps we have a clue in the puzzling
conclusion of today's Gospel. One of the secondstring guests pulled in from the streets came to the
feast "not dressed in a wedding garment." The man
knew he was guilty, hence his silence. And the
king's punishment suggests that the fellow ought to
have known better. This "wedding garment" calls
to mind the preparation of our souls necessary to
join in the great "wedding feast of the Lamb" (Rv
19:9), that is, heaven. This man was apparently just
too lazy to get ready. He presumed that having
received an invitation to the banquet was enough,
that nothing was required of him. Not so. He
should have demonstrated his gratitude by dressing
appropriately. And what of the first-string guests?
Some were too busy to bother coming; others were
furious that they had been invited at all. Now,
where do we fit in? Are we more concerned with
worldly work than with spiritual growth? Are we
offended by the very suggestion that we might
need to "dress up" our souls? Or are we the
disinterested Christian, willing to feast but too lazy
to foster his faith? Jesus gave his life to open the
gates of heaven for us. Let's show our gratitude by
preparing radiant, beautiful souls worthy of the
heavenly wedding feast.
2014-Liturgical Publications
Rev. Ľubomír J. Strečok ....................................................... Pastor
Paulette Johns ........................................................ Parish Secretary
Patrick Dorman ...................................... Parish Council Chairperson
Linda James ........................................ Finance Council Chairperson
Judy Wahl ........................................Director of Religious Education
Mike Kelleher .....................................Director of Christian Initiation
Patrick Dorman ......................................................... Choir Director
Jeffrey Arpino……………………………………………………..Organist
Rectory ........................................................................... 943-8553
Formation Center ............................................................ 944-3922
Food Pantry .................................................................... 943-4529
CELEBRATIONS OF THE EUCHARIST
Monday - Saturday
7:45 A.M.
Saturday Evening:
5:30 P.M.
Sunday
8:00, 10:00 A.M., Noon
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday
12:30 p.m. and 5:00 P.M.
Sunday
7:30, 9:30, 11:30 A.M.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
You are encouraged to notify the rectory as soon as there is a serious
illness. You are also asked to notify the rectory when a relative is
admitted to a hospital or nursing home.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
The Sacrament of Baptism for Infants normally takes place during a
weekend celebration of the Eucharist or on Sundays at 1:00 P.M. For
the baptism of their first child, parents are expected to attend a baptismal session with Fr. Lubomir. Please call the rectory office for an
appointment. Catholic godparents for infants must be at least 16
years of age, confirmed, and regularly practicing the faith with a freedom to receive the Eucharist.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION
Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church
should contact a member of the parish staff.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
Please call the Pastor nine months in advance to make arrangements
for instruction and planning the marriage ceremony.
FOOD PANTRY
The Sacred Heart Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10:00
A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION
We are always happy to welcome new parishioners to Sacred Heart
Parish. Please introduce yourself to a member of the parish staff and
register at the rectory. Registration, the practice of stewardship,
and regular participation in the Eucharist indicate that a person is an
active member of the parish and is eligible to act as a godparent or
sponsor. As a Church community seeking to be faith-filled disciples
and good stewards, the sacrifice of our time, talent and treasure is
essential for the common good.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mass Intentions
Monday
before
noon.
Sunday, October 12
Twenty-Eighth
Ordinary
TimeFri. 8:00 A.M.
PARISH OFFICE Sunday
HOURS:inNormally,
Mon.8:00
a.m.
Leo
Baranik
(Frank
and
Angie)
to 3:30 P.M.
10:00 a.m.
Bob Mitchell (Fran Prosperi)
12:00 Noon
People of the Parish
Monday, October 13, Columbus Day
12:00 Noon
Mass at The Cathedral
Tuesday, October 14, Saint Callistus
12:00 Noon
Mass at The Cathedral
Wednesday, October 15, Saint Teresa of Jesus
12:00 Noon
Mass at The Cathedral
Thursday, October 16
Saint Hedwig and Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque
7:45 a.m.
Brian Hammer (Dee Burchfield and
Family)
Friday, October 17, St. Ignatius of Antioch
7:45 a.m.
Fran Brunhuber (Wife, Louise)
Saturday, October 18, Saint Luke
7:45 a.m.
Theresa Verbonitz (Marge Moschella)
5:30 p.m.
Luke Bakale (Ed and Diane O’Gorman)
Sunday, October 19, World Mission Sunday
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 a.m.
People of the Parish
10:00 a.m.
Bernadette Williams (Judy Clouser)
12:00 Noon
Justin Jones (Kenneth and Donna
McBurney)
Altar Servers
Saturday, October 18
5:30 p.m.
Preston Whitfield and Ken Keagy
Sunday, October 19
8:00 a.m.
Ethan and Jerry Adams
10:00 a.m.
Dominic and Sarah Corso
12:00 Noon
Kevin and Luke Adams
Lectors
Saturday, October 18
5:30 p.m.
Jim Rokosky and Susan Baranik
Sunday, October 19
8:00 a.m.
Carole Swope and Susan Baranik
10:00 a.m.
Sylvia Colyer and Lynn Nagle
12:00 Noon
Sean Beckel and Don Carney
Communion Ministers
Saturday, October 18
5:30 p.m.
Dan, Dave and Denny Greiner
Sunday, October 19
8:00 a.m.
Mary Pat Lake, Joanne and Mike Straw
10:00 a.m.
Patty Wolf, Germaine Crocker, Jeff
Guyer
12:00 Noon
Keri Condron, Phyllis Russo, Joe
Fernicola
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Cantors
Saturday, October 18
5:30 p.m.
Patrick Dorman
Sunday, October 19
8:00 a.m.
Tom Liszka
10:00 a.m.
Mary Lou Appleman
12:00 Noon
Hayley Kelleher
Welcome Father Clem Gardner
We welcome recently retired, Fr. Clem Gardner, former
pastor of St. Michael’s Church in Hollidaysburg to our
church this weekend. Fr. Gardner will be celebrating all
weekend Masses.
Diocesan Clergy Conference
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, October 13-15,
the priests of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese will gather
with Bishop Mark Bartchak, for their Pastoral Conference
at Seven Springs in Champion, Pennsylvania. Should you
have an emergency and require assistance from a priest,
please call the rectory office.
Proclaim!
Proclaim! TV program airs on Sunday Morning at 10:30
a.m. on FOX WWCP-TV 8. Rita Sangiorgi, who is active
in our parish and who is the Director of Sacred Heart
Food Pantry, will be interviewed on Sunday, October 19.
She will discuss how she shares her time and talent in
church and the community. Proclaim! Can also be seen
on Public Access TV at 9:30 p.m. on Cable Chanel 14.
Rectory Cook Needed
Mt. Carmel Rectory, Altoona, has a position open for a
lunch time cook (Monday-Friday). If you are interested,
please contact Mt. Carmel Rectory at 942-8501.
Grief/Faith Support Group
Come and help yourself heal. Anyone who has experienced grief (parents, child, grandparents, family members
or friends), are welcome to attend.
Our first session will be on Tuesday, October 21st, 6:307:30 p.m. in the Formation Center. We will continue these
healing sessions every third Tuesday of each month thru
May 2015. For reservations, please call Mary Catherine
McGregor at 942-2763.
Angel Fund Donations
We thank Susan and Tom Haught for their donation to the
Angel Fund in memory of Joyce Swab.
We also would like to thank Virginia Ferramini for her
donation in memory of her sister, Josephine Stein.
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
.
PRO-LIFE CORNER
The war on the pre-born is the only war
in which America is involved where the
casualties are 100%; the baby always
dies. The moms, dads, and close family members suffer physical, mental,
and spiritual wounds. Pray to end this
holocaust.
Families and the Gospel
Today’s gospel speaks about “unworthy wedding guests.”
What makes a “worthy” guest? Presence and presents are
not enough. The greatest gift we can give is support to the
couple as they voyage through life together because marriage naturally contains within it the fields of disappointment. Think of the weddings you’ve attended. Have you
been a “worthy guest?”
Liturgical Reflection…
The prayers addressed to God by the
priest at Mass, who resides over the assembly in the person of Christ, are said
in the name of the entire holy people and
of all present. And the visible signs used
by the liturgy to signify invisible divine realities have
been chosen by Christ or the Church. The proclaimed
scriptures instruct the faithful on the life of faith. And
when the Church prays or sings or acts, the faith of those
gathered is nourished and strengthened. With minds
raised to God, the holy people offer God their worship as
intelligent beings and receive his grace more abundantly.
Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Number 33.
2014-Siocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Liturgy Office, 925 S
Logan Blvd, Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Candlelight Saints Tour:
Apostles and their Friends
The Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel in Loretto will be hosting their Annual Saints Tour on October 24th. Entertainment, education, local history
and a bit of Halloween spookiness.
Tours depart every 20 minutes from 610 p.m. and last approximately 1 1/2
hours. Please note that it is not handicap accessible. Cost is $7 per person.
Please dress for the weather, as tours continue rain or
shine. Bring a nonperishable food item in exchange for a
free coffee, hot chocolate, or soda. Hot food will be available for purchase.
OCTOBER 12, 2014
On July 13th, 1890, Fr. Thomas P.
Smith, the newly appointed pastor,
celebrated the first Mass for the newly
established Sacred Heart Parish in a
building on the corner of 7th Avenue
and 24th Street. In 2015, our Parish
Family will celebrate 125 years of ministry. We will be celebrating this great milestone with
several events and activities throughout 2015/16. The
highlight of the year long celebration will be a Mass of
Thanksgiving in Honor of the parish’s 125th anniversary,
concelebrated by Bishop Mark at the 12:00 Noon Mass on
Sunday, July 12th. A Dinner Celebration will follow at
the Jaffa Shrine.
We would like to create a Christian theme slogan. We are
asking all parishioners to take part in this by submitting
your thoughts and writing a theme slogan for the event.
The slogan should be limited to one sentence and no more
than 15 words. If your slogan is chosen, you and your
immediate family will be awarded tickets for the celebration dinner following the Mass on July 12th. The deadline
to submit the theme slogan will be Sunday, November
30, 2014. Your entry can be dropped off at the rectory or
placed in the collection basket in a sealed envelope and
marked 125th Anniversary Theme. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact Jeff Arpino at 932-6452 or
call the rectory at 943-8553.
Theology on Tap: A Series on Pope Francis
In honor of Pope Francis, the Diocese is sponsoring a
Theology on Tap Series focusing on the Holy Father.
Theology on Tap is a casual speaker/discussion series for
young adults 18-29. November 3rd topic will be Pope
Francis and the New Evangelization, presented by Bishop
Mark. All sessions at 7:00 p.m. at Zach’s in Altoona. Enter through Joe’s Bar.
Calendar of Cash
The Calendar of Cash lottery tickets for 2015 are now
available at the rectory office. If you cannot stop by the
office, yours can be mailed to you; just call with the numbers you would like to have. $25 for the entire year. Payoffs range from $25 to $500. This is the only fund raiser
that Sacred Heart has. Please be supportive. Thank you.
Last week we had two $50 winners and four $25 winners.
.
.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
We will have Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament next Sunday, October 19, from
after the Noon Mass until 2:00 p.m. Please
take some time out of your day to sit in the
presence of our Savior.
Sunday, October 12
Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon.
Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m.
Christian Initiation at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, October 13
Adult Choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 15
Sacred Heart Food Pantry open 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Pro-Life Rosary at 3:00 p.m.
High School Religious Education at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18
Mass at 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation at 5:00 p.m.
Al-Anon at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 19
Mass at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon.
Reconciliation at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Adult Choir sings at 10:00 a.m. Mass.
Exposition from after noon Mass until 2:00 p.m.
Grade School Religious Education at 11:00 a.m.
Christian Initiation at 11:00 a.m.
In Your Prayers…….
Please remember in your prayers the health intention of
Marcella Adams, Arlene Balestino, Suzanne BaranikBowser, Rosemary Barcaro, Barbara Barker, Rhoda Born,
Elizabeth, Valerie Brumbaugh, Kierra Chirdon, Denise
Conrad, Mary Costlow, Susie Dalansky, Bob Decker,
Evan Decker, Dominick DeVecchis, Thomas Dobson,
Marian Dodson, Joan Donnelly, Debra Dorazio, May
Duey, Mike Dutchard, Jacob Eshlenan, Shirley Fanella,
Gianna Feather, Kathleen Foster, Mary Frederick, Lucas
Gonzalez, Anna Marie Gority, Helen Gummo, Elaine
Hauser, Wilbur Henry, Janet Hilton, Michael Himes,
Nancy James, Ken Keagy, Carol King, Larry Knott, Sr.,
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