Established 1876 Sacred Heart Catholic Church PA Charitable Trust 337 Center Street St. Marys, PA 15857 Church Office: 814-834-7861 Fax: 814-834-1376 Sacred Heart Parish Center: 834-4017 e-mail: sacredheartparish@windstream.net Website: www.sacredheartparish.us Parish Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM January 20, 2019 Mission Statement Through our gifts of time, talents, and treasures, we serve our parish as we journey together to the Kingdom of God. Parish Staff Pastor... Father Michael Gabler, O.S.B. Deacon... William "Bill" Gibson Office Manager / Finance... Patsy McAllister Receptionist / Sec.... Pat Kneidel Bulletin... Kathy Reuscher Custodian... Dave Farley Interparish Staff Scott Becker Youth & Young Adult Ministry... 781-1042 Mary Lynn Carnovale Faith Formation Secretary 781-1042 Facilitators: Leslie Gahr Life Teen/Confirmation... 781-1042 Kathy Cheatle, Elementary (1-5)... 781-3009 Scott Becker Middle-School... 781-1042 Sally Smith, Good Shepherd (Pre-First Grade). 781-6422 Elk County Catholic School System Sam MacDonald, President... 834-7812 Bob Breindel, Director/Finance... 781-3144 Susan Jansen, Director/Advancement... 834-1480 Lindsey Straub, Director/Communications... 834-1480 School Principals Mrs. Debbie Slay, Principal, Catholic Elementary 834-4169 John Schneider, Principal, ECCHS & Middle School..834-7800 Cafeterias Elementary... 834-4927 Middle... 834-7800 High... 834-7800 Ministries & Committees Finance Council... Patty Brock Pastoral Council... Bob Miller RCIA... Kathy Cheatle Liturgical Committee... Lois Sadley Music Director... Lois Sadley Care & Concern... Church Office Social Committee... Helene Burdick / Linda Brunner Buildings & Grounds... Ron Herbstritt Sacred Heart Parish SUPER Bingo. Patsy, Jim & Helene Saint Anne Society... Helene Burdick / Gerda Squires Small Faith Communities... Sam & Barbara Glatt Saint Vincent depaul Society... Tom Dornisch Pre-Cana Coordinators... Phil & Sandy Hoh Natural Family Planning... Andy & Cathy Dornisch Cursillo Coordinators... Mike & Kim Sloff Pregnancy Hotline... Optionline.org or 800-712-HELP Pregnancy... Pregnancydecisionline.org Post-Abortion Counseling...Rachelsvineyard.org Youth Ministry Website...ourdiscipleslife.org Boy Scout Troop 95 (smtroop95.com)... Lad Kornacki Cub Scouts Pack 95... Jeff Chileski Bulletin Deadline Monday 10:00 a.m. In Writing Confessions: Saturday: 3:00-3:45 p.m. First Friday Week: Thursday: 4:00 p.m. Until all are heard Anytime by Appointment Mass Schedule Saturday - 4:00 p.m. Sunday - 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Weekday - 6:15 a.m. (Monday Friday) Holy Days - Listed in Bulletin MASSES AND TABERNACLE ANGEL CANDLES There are Weekday Masses and Candles still available for the 2019 year. If you would like a Mass or a Candle, please call the Parish Office 834-7861 #1 Monday through Friday during regular office hours. ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT~ Sacred Heart Church every Friday from 7:00 a.m. until closing with Benediction at 4:00 p.m. There are spots that can be filled, and more than two people can keep Jesus company. So please if you would like to make this weekly commitment to spend time with Jesus, sign up. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board by the Maurus St. entrance doors. Thank you! 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOWERS: DONORS: IN MEMORY OF/IN HONOR OF: Bauer, Peg & Glen Joe & Mary McKnight Gaton, Jane & Don Celine & Earl Feldbauer Heffner, Earl & Ann LaVern & Rachael Schaberl Micale, Irene Tillio Micale Rigard, Leo Snyder, Sandra L. L/D of Green & Hackett Families Winklbauer, Karen & Pete Jean Ryan, Dan Ryan, Joan Winklbauer, John Winklbauer
Page Two Sacred Heart Church, PA Charitable Trust, St. Marys, Pennsylvania Established 1876 January 19 (S): Vigil of Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. John & Grace (An.) Cyone January 20 : Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. Fred & Martha (An.) Auman 9:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners 11:00 a.m. Julianne Cullen January 21 (M): St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr 6:15 a.m. Deceased Members of the Benedictine Association of Saint Marys January 22 (T): Second Week in Ordinary Time 6:15 a.m. Harry L. & Laura C. Shaffer January 23 (W): Second Week in Ordinary Time 6:15 a.m. Bill Weis January 24 (Th): St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor of the Church 6:15 a.m. Mary Willow (An.) January 25 (F): Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle 6:15 a.m. In Memory of Phoebe King January 26 (S): Vigil of Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:00 p.m. Ernest & Catherine Herbstritt (An.) January 27: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 a.m. L/D Miller & Wegemer Families 9:00 a.m. David, Emilio & Joan Uberti (An.) 11:00 a.m. For Sacred Heart Parishioners ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT will be held in Sacred Heart Church on Friday from 7:00 a.m. until closing with Benediction at 4:00 p.m. PLEASE PRAY for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed. May God grant them eternal rest and comfort all those who mourn them. PRAYER LIST - Let us remember all the sick especially Deacon Bill Gibson, Tom Nellis Jr., Tammy Pearsall, Harry Plows, Kathleen (Daisy) Rowley, Matthew Sharrow, Lindsay Lenze & Yolanda Jeselnick. We pray in hope that God s healing power may touch all those who are sick. Thank You - For the very generous donation in the amount of $25, 278 in memory of JoAnn Mohney for the Railings for the front of Sacred Heart Church. SACRED HEART PRAYER CHAIN - call Rose at 781-6430, or Ann at 834-6534. The names of those listed on this prayer chain will not be published in the bulletin. If you want a name to be listed in the bulletin, please call the Parish Office. FATIMA PRAYER GROUP Monday Night Apostolate of Fatima Prayer Group will pray the Rosary at Sacred Heart Church starting at 6:00 PM. All are welcome. The week of January 20, 2019 the Angel Lamps in the Sanctuary burn for the following intentions: L/D of Paul Jovenitti Family Cindy Herzing A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE At Cana we get a good insight into Mary s parenting style. She did not plead, argue, demand or manipulate. She merely pointed out the situation and trusted her son would make the best decision. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASSES Date: Time: Place: January 23 (W) 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary 965-2819 PRE-CANA SESSIONS Date: Time: Place: April 7 9:00 a. m./5:00 p. m. Queen of the World Includes Mass (814) 834-4701 WORD OF LIFE!! Which Gift of the Spirit is your beloved strongest in: wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, mighty deeds, prophecy, discernment, communication, understanding...? (1 Cor. 12: 4-11). SMALL NOTE Sister Martina Revak, OSB goes home to God. On December 26, 2018 Sister Martina died at Maria Health Care Center at Villa Assumpta. Her monastic journey began when she entered St. Joseph Monastery in St. Marys on August 26,1962 and made first monastic profession on August 22, 1964. Sister ministered as Assistant Administrator at Elk County Christian High School from 1969-79, during which time she also served as Assistant Convent Secretary. She became sub-prioress in 1975 until she was elected prioress of the community in 1978, an office she held until 1987. 31 DAY VOCATION CALENDAR - Please consider joining the Parish 31 Club for Vocations to the Religious Life. Try to attend a Mass, Holy Hour or Pray on your chosen date and offer it for: Priests/religious who have served our parish in the past. For those priests, religious and deacons serving now. To ask the Lord of the harvest for future vocations. 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th Mary Ross, Nancy Plows Ruth Fehrenbach, Gretchen Meyer, Mary Jo Scott Carl Loeffler, Barb Linder Sally Smith, Kathy Reuscher Mary Bowser Gee Margie Evers, Sylvia Kronenwetter Dutch Wegemer, Cathy Schneider, Karen Dick
Page Three January 20, 2019 POOR BOX~ Sacred Heart has a Poor Box which is located by the main inside doors of the Church. Even though it has been there for many years, it s seems to have been forgotten. This box is used to collect funds which in turn can help the needy from Sacred Heart Parish. We have had several requests lately. So if you have change or dollars and need a place to spend them, please drop it off in the Poor Box. Your care and concern will be appreciated. 2018 Contribution Report If you would like your Parish Contribution Report for 2018, please fill in the information and place the form in the collection basket by January 27, 2019. Please DO NOT put this form in your church envelope. Name: Address: Envelope Number: Help Spread the Faith Communication Collection One way to stay informed is to visit www.eriercd.org. We now have an even more user-friendly site with state-of the-art technology that makes it easy for you to access, whether you are on a laptop, a tablet or your phone. Our homepage has a link to all of my statements, and the news tab will take you to our latest stories. While you re there, be sure to subscribe to our free, weekly Diocese of Erie-news, an engaging mix of links to diocesan, national and international news of interest to Catholics. I am grateful for your contributions to the Help Spread the Faith campaign scheduled to take place in parishes the weekend of Jan. 26-27, 2019. Your support will ensure we continue to have access to valuable communication tools, including our website, Faith Magazine and a strong array of digital options. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Lawrence T. Perisco, Bishop of Erie SPECIAL ENVELOPES FOR THE MONTH OF JAN. 2019 Jan. 20 Support of Our School Children Jan. 27 Help Spread the Faith Communications Collection DATES TO REMEMBER Mondays Praying the Rosary in Church 6:00 p.m. Thursdays Father Michael s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Jan. NO Saint Anne Society / see you in March Jan. 24 Stuffed Chicken/Pork Chop Dinner 4:00 p. m. Jan. 31/Feb. 1 First Friday Bread Sale Feb. 1 SH Super BINGO doors open 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2 Our Lady of Fatima Children Rosary Housler s Residence 10:00 a.m. AREA NEWS BOWLS OF LOVE is a free meal served every Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church from 4-5:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. ADORATION AT QUEEN of the WORLD every Thursday following the 7:00 AM Mass. Closing: Evening prayer and Benediction: 6:30 PM. ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION S January Bingo TODAY~ January 20, 2019 at the ECC cafeteria. Doors open at 11:45, bingo starts at 1:30. A free lunch (Sloppy Joes, Bun & Dessert) will be served at 12:30. Coverall. Bring a friend. THE ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Alumni Association will hold its January Alumni Mass on Friday, January 25 at 9:05 a.m. at ECCHS. All graduates of Central High School and Elk County Christian/Catholic High School are invited to attend and celebrate with the students, faculty, and staff. Breakfast will be served immediately following in the cafeteria. We hope you will join us! ENGAGEMENT ENCOUNTER~ still has openings for its January 25th through 27th weekend at St. Mark s Catholic Center in Erie. Prepare for your marriage with a weekend you ll never forget. For information or registration please call 814-824-1261 or by email at: familylife@eriercd.org or register on line at www.eriercd.org/ee.htm. Remember, A wedding is one day, marriage is for a lifetime. Space is limited; call today to secure your place. ST LEO SCHOOL REVERSE RAFFLE~ Join us as we kick off Catholic School Week! January 26, 2019 at the Royal Inn. $60 Ticket includes Buffet for 2 and Main Drawing Entry. Doors open at 4:15 p.m., Silent Auction 5 p.m. Entertainment by CK Audio. Call Jamie for tickets and seating reservations at (814) 594-5308. ST. LEO FISH FRY~ Friday, February 8, 2019~ 4:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 Eat in or take out call: 772-4705. Dinner includes: Baked, Battered or Breaded Fish, Baked Potato or French Fries, Coleslaw, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Your Choice of Dessert & Beverage. SPAGHETTI DINNER~The Knights of Columbus from Brockway is having this dinner at the St. Tobias Center on February 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This fundraiser enables the KofC to support the DuBois Area Catholic School and other charitable projects. FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL Travel with Fr. Paul Siebert to GREECE, Sept. 7-16, 2019 You ll be visiting Thessalonisi, Phillippi, Delphi, Athens, Piraeus, Kusadasi and Ephesus (Turkey), and other places (14 Locations in total). Cost is $3,600.00; Airfare and ALLincluded. To register, please call 855-842-8001 or 508-340-9370. You can also register online @ www.proximotravel.com. For more information, call Fr. Paul @ 814-486-0569.
Page Four Youth & Young Adult Ministry Disciples Life Creed I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Ephesians 4:1b Scott Becker~scottbecker28@gmail.com or 781-1042. Faith Formation Program Calendars check out disciples.life January 20~ Life Teen 6:00-7:45 p.m. Queen of the World January 20~ Middle School 6:00-7:45 p.m. Queen of the World January 23~ Elementary Faith Formation 6:00-7:30 p.m. St. Marys Parish Center Keep up to date with Rooted Youth Ministry on Social Media! Twitter: @MinistryRooted Instagram: @smyouthministry3 Facebook: @SMYouthMin YOUTH GROUP Tuesday afternoon 2:30-4:30 p.m. Snacks, fun, & fellowship Wednesday evening 6:30-8:30 p.m. Games, food, & fellowship This is a chance for your teen to interact with others in a Faith-based environment. Held in the CYMA building. SACRED HEART PARISH CENTER SUPER BINGO Friday, February 1, 2019 Early Bird Golden Gate @ 2,100 (All Colors Except Yellow, Green & Purple) Consolation 150 16 Regular Games @ 100 4 Specials @ 250 Mystery #1 500 Mystery #2 500 Mystery #3 100 Jackpot @ 1,600 in 52 # s Guaranteed@ 1,000 Progressive Games: Fireball @ 300 Treasure Chest @ 500 Consolation 150 Consolation 150 (10) Door Prizes @ $10 each (4) Door Prizes @ $25 each Doors open @ 4:30 PM -FREE lunch served @ 5:30 PM Early Bird at 6:30 PM-Games 6:45 PM Benefit: Sacred Heart Parish 337 Center St. Saint Marys, PA, 15857 Gift Certificates are available at the Parish Office. Dr. Brandan Housler 949 Million Dollar Highway St. Marys 814-834-1308 I have often heard people wonder why God doesn't send us as many miracles nowadays as he used to, to show us his omnipotence. But he does. We just don't pay attention. Every year the Church beatifies and canonizes new saints - and each one of those requires full-fledged miracles. Every year promising young men and women enter seminaries and consecrate their lives to God - isn't each one a miracle, a double miracle in this day and age? Wasn't Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta a miracle? A humble, work-wearied nun from Albania becoming the most widely recognized woman on the planet? But I think the most obvious miracle of all, the most convincing and constant evidence of his omnipotence is Creation. The world of nature is familiar to us, but our technological advances have tended to dampen our wonder and awe at its beauty and magnificence. Pope John Paul II used to love referring to Creation as the first book of God's selfrevelation. Francis Collins, the director of the US National Human Genome Research Institute, the scientist who led the team that cracked the human genome code, is one of the few high-profile scientists who haven't lost this sense of wonder at God's creation. Here's how he described the experience of discovering the human genome code: "When you have for the first time in front of you this 3.1 billionletter instruction book that conveys all kinds of information and all kinds of mystery about humankind, you can't survey that going through page after page without a sense of awe. I can't help but look at those pages and have a vague sense that this is giving me a glimpse of God's mind." But it's not just scientists who find the glory of God's omnipotence in Creation. Blessed Lucy Kim Nursia, one of the Korean martyrs, gives a powerful testimony to this attitude. She was imprisoned for being a Christian when she was 22 years old. During her interrogation the authorities tried to mock and intimidate her by asking her if she had ever seen God. She answered: "Can a country man who has never seen the king believe that there is a king? When I see all the creatures on earth, I know that there is a Creator." We are surrounded by evidence of God's omnipotence. This all-powerful God, who changes water into wine, wine into the blood of Christ, and sinners into saints - this is our God, who has put his omnipotence at our service. Fr. Michael
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