SACRED HEART PARISH P.O. BOX 3672 ♦ GLYNDON, MARYLAND 21071-3672 PHONE: (410) 833-1696 ♦ FAX: (410) 833-2676 E-MAIL: PARISH@SHGPARISH.ORG INTERNET: WWW.SHGPARISH.ORG CELEBRATING CHRIST SINCE 1873 OCTOBER 12, 2014 PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Msgr. Lloyd E. Aiken Pastor Rev. Hamilton Okeke Associate Pastor Rev. Hilario Avendaño Associate Pastor for Hispanic Ministry Mr. James A. Ryan Deacon Mr. James Nuzzo Deacon Rev. Mr. Carlos Osorio Deacon Intern Sr. Judith Cianfrogna, SSJ Pastoral Associate Sr. Cecilia Cyford, SSJ Director of Religious Education Sr. Helen Wiegmann, SSJ Health Care Ministry Mr. Zachary Coyle School Principal Mrs. Jeanne Cossentino Assistant Principal Mrs. Georgeann Gurkovich Assistant Middle School Principal Sr. Karen Washabaugh, SSJ School Campus Minister K-5 Mrs. Kathryn Swisher Director of Youth Ministry Ms. Kathy Whitelock Director of Development ASSISTING CLERGY Rev. Michael L. Barré, S.S. Rev. James McKearney, S.S. Rev. Gilbert J. Seitz Rev. Mr. Daniel Moreno Diego Buritica Patrick Parks Patrick Hake David Keyes Mark Patrick SEMINARIANS 4th Year Theology 3rd Year Theology 3rd Year Theology 1st Year Theology 1st Year Theology 1st Year Theology LITURGICAL SCHEDULE Weekend Masses: Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 (Quiet), 9:00, 10:30 a.m. (Choir); 12:00 (Contemporary Choir) & 5:00 p.m. Spanish Mass: Saturdays — 7:00 p.m. (Little Church) Sundays — 1:30 p.m. (Main Church) Weekday Masses/Communion Service (Little Church): Monday-Friday: 7:00 & 9:00 a.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. Holy Day Schedule: Consult bulletin (except Christmas and New Year’s) Eucharistic Adoration: (Little Church) First Fridays: Exposition following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, concluding at the 8:00 a.m. Mass Saturday PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 1:15-9:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. PHONE NUMBERS Parish Office/Rectory Hispanic Ministry Development Office Sacred Heart School Religious Education Office Sacred Heart Youth Ministry Convent 410-833-1696 410-830-1862 410-833-4933 410-833-0857 410-833-8515 410-833-7639 410-526-1327 NEW PARISHIONERS WELCOME! You are most welcome to Sacred Heart Church. Parish registration forms are available in the Gathering Space and at the Parish Office. If you are moving out of the parish, please notify us. SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY BAPTISMS: Saturdays at noon and within the celebration of Mass (except during Lent). Parents are required to attend a Preparation Class held on the 2nd Monday of the month. Please call the Religious Education Office to arrange for both Preparation Class and Baptism. RECONCILIATION: Confessions are heard on Saturdays from 5:15-5:45p.m. (Little Church) and by appointment. Parish Reconciliation Services are held during Advent and Lent. MARRIAGE: Couples planning to be married should contact a priest or deacon at least six months before the anticipated date. All engaged couples must take a Marriage Preparation Course. Do not set a date until you have met with the priest or deacon. COMMUNION TO THE SICK: If someone is in the hospital or homebound and unable to attend Mass and wishes to receive communion, please contact the Parish Office. Mass is celebrated at FutureCare-Cherrywood Nursing Home on the 2nd Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: In case of emergency call the Parish Office/Rectory at anytime. Please notify the Parish Office if you know someone in the hospital or at home who wishes to be anointed. Masses of Anointing are celebrated several times a year. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS/RITO DE LA INITIACION CRISIANA DE LOS ADULTOS: RCIA/RICA prepares adults (English and Spanish speaking) for full communion in the Catholic Church. Sessions meet year round on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Call the Parish Office for information. BULLETIN DEADLINE. Notices must be received in the parish office TEN days (Thursday) before the bulletin date requested. Sacred Heart Church, Glyndon, Maryland Twenty-Eighth in Ordinary Time October 12, 2014 Sacred Heart Parish Mission Statement We, the people of God in the parish of Sacred Heart, are constantly attempting to become a faith community of those who, believing in Jesus, proclaim God’s Kingdom and share the mystery of faith by worshipping the Father, enabling all members to grow in their relationship with each other through the Son, and witnessing our gifts through active service to others in the Spirit. Weekly Liturgical Schedule Saturday Vigil Mass, October 11 4:00 p.m. Mass Robert & Marjorie Graham 7:00 p.m. Sp. Mass Sunday, October 12 7:30 a.m. Mass Donald Mason 9:00 a.m. Mass Margaret Murphy 10:30 a.m. Mass Helen Huenemeyer 12:00 p.m. Mass Parishioners 1:30 p.m. Sp. Mass 5:00 p.m. Mass Robert Henry Monday, October 13 7:00 a.m. Mass Billie Corbett 9:00 a.m. – Communion Service Tuesday, October 14 7:00 a.m. Mass Katherine Metz 9:00 a.m. Mass Anne McCombs Wednesday, October 15 – St. Theresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 7:00 a.m. – Communion Service 9:00 a.m. Mass James “Jay” Conner Thursday, October 16 7:00 a.m. Mass Margaret Horner 9:00 a.m. Mass Joyce S. Ariyan Friday, October 17 – St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 7:00 a.m. Mass Julia F. Wheeler 9:00 a.m. Mass Stephen Rickle Saturday, October 18 – St. Luke, Evangelist 8:00 a.m. Mass Jack Mullin Saturday Vigil Mass, October 18 4:00 p.m. Mass James Hordubay 7:00 p.m. Sp. Mass Sunday, October 19 7:30 a.m. Mass Dolores Statler 9:00 a.m. Mass Theresa Patricia Kokoszka 10:30 a.m. Mass Kristina Rivera 12:00 p.m. Mass Peter C. Buscemi 1:30 p.m. Sp. Mass Samuel Castillo 5:00 p.m. Mass Parishioners Prayer and Worship Presiders’ Schedule: October 19, 2014 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon 1:30 p.m. (Spanish) (MC) 5:00 p.m. Fr. Okeke Fr. Avendaño Msgr. Aiken Msgr. Aiken Fr. Seitz Fr. Seitz Fr. Avendaño Fr. McKearney Presiders’ Schedule at St. Charles: Saturday & Sunday October 19, 2014 4:00 p.m. Msgr. Aiken 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Fr. Okeke Fr. Okeke Scripture Readings October 19, 2014 Is 45:1, 4-6 Ps 96:1, 3-5,7-10 1 Thes 1:1-5b Mt 22:15-21 The Lord is king (Ps) and there is no other (1). We are to render to God, therefore, fitting praise and service, as is God’s due (3). God’s word to us, in turn, is a matter of power and strength, to be lived with conviction of heart (2). For Reflection: How do you balance good citizenship with being a Christian? BULLETIN DEADLINE. Notices must be received in the parish office TEN days (Thursday) before the bulletin date requested. No notices should run for more than 3 weeks. Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón Vigésimo Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Octubre 12, 2014 Misión de la Parroquia del Sagrado Corazón Nosotros, El pueblo de Dios en la parroquia del Sagrado Corazón, estamos intentando constantemente hacernos una comunidad de fe, que creyendo en Jesús, proclamamos el Reino de Dios y compartimos el misterio de la fe adorando al Padre, permitiendo a todos los miembros un crecimiento en su relación interpersonal a través del Hijo y siendo testigo de nuestros dones a través del servicio activo a otros en el Espíritu. profesional, pero sean cuidadosos para acudir con las Mensaje del Padre Hilario persona adecuadas; especialmente asegúrense que sean Lo que arriesgamos profesionales en el área en la que ustedes necesitan ayuda. Nadie tiene la formula mágica para resolver los problemas que acarrean las millonarias migraciones modernas. Sin duda, cada caso habrá que estudiarlo aparte. Pero todos sabemos, desde nuestra fe, que el mundo en que vivimos debe ser trasformado. La familia hispana tiene una misión muy importante ante el problema de la inmigración, no solo porque este le afecta indirectamente a ella, sino también a miles de hermanos y hermanas de otras nacionalidades y etnias. Indudablemente, el compromiso con la justicia, el evitar el crimen y la violencia, la búsqueda te trabajo digno y justo, debe ser primordial para la familia hispana católica de hoy. El martes, 20 de Junio de 2006, el Arzobispo de Los Ángeles, el Cardenal Roger Mahony, señalo que el actual sistema de inmigración es "moralmente inaceptable". Hay una cierta hipocresía de parte del Estado, que paga bajos salarios a los inmigrantes, pero si acepta sus impuestos, y para colmo de males ni les ofrece protección. El Cardenal señalo que la iglesia entiende que recibió un mandato de Jesús de recibir al extranjero, alimentar al hambriento, vestir al desnudo, dar de beber al sediento, etc. La iglesia recuerda la parábola del Buen Samaritano, que con su amor dio ayuda al desvalido. Las familias inmigrantes que sufren las consecuencias de vivir sin papeles en los Estado Unidos deben sentir la protección y el cuidado de la iglesia. Nuestros Obispos han asumido un papel profético en defensa de la causa inmigrante. Cada familia debe encontrar orientación profesional para enfrentar su situación. Algunas diócesis prestan ayuda legal a través de las oficinas de Caridades Católicas, otras recomiendan la asistencia de organizaciones civiles serias para consejería legal. Es muy importante cuidar este aspecto para evitar el abuso de personas sin escrúpulos. Por otra parte las familias inmigrantes enfrentan muchas situaciones especiales que pueden necesitar otras formas de asistencia y ayuda profesional: Los problemas escolares de los hijos, las dificultades de integración en los barrios, aprender otro idioma en la edad adulta, etc. Estas y otras situaciones requieren asesoria. No tengan miedo de buscar ayuda Información Sacramental Bautizos: Se celebran cada segundo sábado del mes (excepto durante la cuaresma). Los padres y los padrinos requieren asistir a una clase de preparación que se realiza el tercer domingo de cada mes y los padrinos deben haber recibido todos los sacramentos de iniciación cristiana (Bautizo, Confirmación y Eucaristía). Favor llamar a la oficina para mayor información. Matrimonio: Las parejas que están planeando en casarse deben contactar el sacerdote o el diacono por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha planeada para este sacramento. Todas las parejas comprometidas deben de tomar el cursillo prematrimonial. Unción de los Enfermos: En caso de emergencia llamar a la oficina parroquial o a la rectoría. Por favor notificar a la oficina si sabe de alguien que se encuentre en el hospital y necesite de este sacramento. Sacramento de la Reconciliación: El sacramento de la confesión se celebra los sábados de 6:30 pm a 7:00 pm y los domingos de 12:30 pm a 1:30 pm en la iglesia pequeña. Lecturas Dominicales Octubre 19, 2014 Primer Lectura: Is 45:1, 4-6 Salmo: 96:1, 3-5,7-10 Segunda Lectura: 1 Ts 1:1-5b Evangelio: Mt 22:15-21 We Welcome the Newly Baptized Samuel Ignatius Coyle and Amanda Amakachukwu Nanyel Pray for those who have died. May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen. John Sloan, Robert Eugene McGowan, Catherine Christman, Robert Albert Please Keep the Sick in your Prayers Tiffany Mazzulli Akers, Lorraine Allgeier, Lucy Angerer, Connie Apalucci, Gary Bartnik, Linda Dailey, Debby Beaven, Bob Brosso, Bob Brown, Josephine Buckler, Seth Buday, Charlene Clark, Nicholas Dargakis, Dennis DeMoratt, Elizabeth DiPaolantonio, Mary Durkin, Vincent D'Erario, Maurice Eyler, Lan Finkelstein, Mary Lou Frye, Gilmore Family, Kim Hare, Sue Harvill, Joan Huppmann, Herbert Gampel, Jim Herber, Robert Hammen, Rosa Elena Hernandez, Jim Imbruglio, Jocy Johns, Erika Johnson, Gerry Kleiman, Rosemary Lavzati, Barbara McNiesh, Rob Maier, Joan Martin, Chris McDermott, Bob Moon, Austin Phillips, Charlotte Porea, Lewis Pritchett, Katie Riggin, Beth Ralston, Eileen Ruffner, Emma Sacco, Charlotte Slocum, Joanne Thomas, Larry Triplett, Bert Tromble, Mario Vahos, Frank Valentine, Msgr. Art Valenzano, Peggy Webb, Frances Wheat, Carlina Williams Names will remain on the Sick List for 5 weeks If there is a need to have the name of your loved one on the list for a longer period of time, we will be happy to accommodate you, but you must contact the Parish Office (410-833-1696) between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM to make this request. New Parishioner Blessing The New Parishioners Blessing will take place Sunday, October 19, 2014, at the 9:00 AM Mass. Marriage, divorce and Annulments From a Catholic Perspective The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be giving a presentation in our area concerning divorce and annulment from the Catholic perspective. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in the RCIA process and any others who may have an interest because of family or friends. This session will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 7:00PM at St. Charles Borromeo, Pikesville in the Rectory Basement Meeting Room. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call 410-547-5533. Spiritually Adopt-a-Baby Psalm 139 verse 13: "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb." Thank you to all parishioners who responded to the Sacred Heart Respect Life Committee's invitation to spiritually adopt a precious pre-born baby growing in the womb and committed to praying for him/her for nine months. We pray all will say yes to God as the Blessed Mother did and become a spiritual parent to God's pre-born baby who is in danger of abortion. We encourage you to give your baby a name. This baby will be known only to you and God. Along with the spiritual adoption prayer, we encourage you to pray a Hail Mary for your spiritually adopted baby's parents each day. If you would like to receive monthly emails updating you on your baby's miraculous development in the womb or if you need additional prayer cards, please email Denise Blair-Nellies at bill.nellies@gmail.com or call her at 410-795-6852. We pray all will respect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. Spiritual Adoption Prayer Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion. Amen. (Archbishop Fulton Sheen) Want to Serve at Mass? Any boy or girl who is in the fifth grade or above who is interested in serving Mass at Sacred Heart Church is asked to contact the parish office at 410-833-1696. Training will begin on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 3:00 and 7:00PM in the Main Church and continue as necessary each Wednesday. The sessions will last one hour. Training normally requires three total sessions attended. Pastoral Care Invitation If you or your family has a loved one that is sick at home, in a nursing facility, or in the hospital and would welcome a visit from our Pastoral Health Care Team or desires to have their name placed on our Prayer List,, please do not hesitate to call Sister Helen at 410833-1696 / helenwiegmann@yahoo.com or be in touch with the Parish Office. It is our joy to be of service to you. Respect Life Prayerful Sing Along The Respect Life Committee invites you to join them for songs, prayers, fellowship, and refreshments on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 7:15 PM to 9:15 PM. Our theme is "Thanking God for the Gift of Life." Child care is provided. We pray all will respect life from conception to natural death. We invite you to bring donations for the pro-life pregnancy center (e.g. diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, new and gently used clothing size infant to 3T, etc.) Please call Denise Blair-Nellies at 410-795-6852 for more information. Join Fr. Hamilton for an “Hour of Glory” Fr. Hamilton’s an “Hour of Glory” continues every Monday in the Little Church from 7:00PM – 8:00PM. Our Stewardship Weekly Offering Offertory (October 5, 2014) Envelopes Loose St. Therese $24,495.15 ($ 22,231.92) ($ 2,263.23) $ 595.00 Electronic Fund Contributions (not included in above total) Offertory $ 1,425.00 Maintenance $ 85.50 Next Sunday’s second collection will be for Mission Sunday. First Quarter Cathedraticum Tax We have sent our First Quarter Cathedraticum Tax payment to the Archdiocese in the amount of $65,000. Thank you for your financial commitment to our parish. 21 Club Drawing #6 October 3, 2014 Prize Ticket# Winner Seller $200 1007 Shirley Harman Chuck Pearson $100 1462 Jean Richardson S. Jude $ 50 765 Trisch Garner Trisch Garner $ 50 22 Christopher Frye John Kmiecik $ 50 804 Victoria Matiga Bill Endres Unsold Numbers drawn: 77, 1402 All Souls Envelopes Envelopes for All Souls Day may be located in the gathering space. Please write the name of the deceased that you wish to be remembered in the Book of Remembrance for the All Souls Day Novena beginning on November 2, and return the envelope to the Parish Office by Tuesday, October 28th. Christian Formation and Evangelization DO YOU KNOW what happens on Sundays at the 9:00 AM Mass? Our littlest Catholics (up to 8 years old) process from the Main Church to the Music Room after the Opening Prayer. There they hear the same readings as we do but at their level of understanding. A reflection on the readings helps them to understand the Gospel message. They also pray the Creed and the intercessions. They return to our Main Church after the Offertory Procession. Liturgical Ministers (Lectors, Communion Ministers, Altar Servers) Please hand in or email (srjude@shgparish.org) your unavailability schedules for December, January and February by October 20, 2013. You are not scheduled for Christmas or January 1. Christmas and January 1 signups will be available in the Sacristy beginning the weekend of December 1/2. Adult Confirmation Confirmation is a requirement to be a godparent or a sponsor for Confirmation. If you are over 18 and have never been confirmed, please contact Sister Jude (410833-1696; srjude@shgparish.org) for more information. The next adult confirmation is Sunday, October 19, 2014 at the Basilica at 4:30 PM. Welcome Home Is your faith important enough for you to invest a small amount of your time? Can you make a few phone calls? Are you good at listening and understanding others’ concerns? Then, Welcome Home needs you! For more information or if you’d like to join the team, please contact Sister Jude (410-833-1696; srjude@shgparish.org) by October 15, 2013. A Message to Parents Parents, generous and loving people are needed for service and leadership in our Church. Ask your children to consider a Church vocation. Young Adult Volleyball It’s time for Volleyball! Join us on Friday evenings (Oct. 17, 31, Nov. 14, 21, Dec. 5) in the school gym! Contact Jeff Ment (410833-8515; jment@shgparish.org) for more information Young Adults: Theology & Burgers on Tap Are you a young adult in your 20’s or 30’s? If so you are invited to join other young adults on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Harryman House for an evening of Theology and Burgers on Tap. Father Jim McKearney will be sharing on the “Joy of the Gospel” and Pope Francis. Please contact Hanael Bianchi (hanaelb@yahoo.com;443-989-8474). Young Adults and Our Daily Bread If you are interested in serving lunch our brothers and sisters at Our Daily Bread on a Saturday morning, please contact Chris Rodgers (general719@hotmail.com) for more information. Young Adults Lots of events are in the making: Wine and Cheese Tasting, Movie and Games Nights! Check the bulletin or join our Facebook group: Young Adults at Sacred Heart. Remember Young Adults are folks 18 to 35! Contact Lila Williamson (lwpeadpod@aol.com) for more information. Joy of the Gospel/Cruising with the Saints All parishioners are invited to participate in a discussion group on Pope Francis’ Joy of the Gospel. We will meet in Room 105 at 7:00 PM on Friday evenings: Oct. 17, Nov.14, Dec.12, Jan. 16. This month we will discuss “The Church’s Missionary Transformation: Christ sent us all to speak about faith, faith that flows from His holy Heart.” At the same time our children are invited to take a cruise with the Saints and participate in our Cruising with the Saints sessions. For further information contact Michele Hunter (michele2517@hotmail.com). Sacred Heart Youth Organization Middle School SUMMIT All Middle School students are welcome to join us for SUMMIT NIGHT held every Third Friday (unless otherwise noted) during the school year. Summit Night will be held on October 17, 2014. Mark your calendar now! Space is limited; first-come, first-served. High School Beach Retreat: October 24-26, 2014. Baltimore Youth Catholic Conference: November 2123, 2014. As always, you can find more information on the Parish Website for Youth Ministry at: http://www.shgparish.org/youth-ministry.aspx. Follow us on Facebook (Sacred Heart Youth Ministry – Glyndon), Twitter (Mrs Kathryn @SHG_youth), and Instagram (Sacred Heart Glyndon - Youth) as well! Sacred Heart School Yankee Candle Fund Raiser Here’s an opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done early and support Sacred Heart’s 8th grade class. Yankee Candle is known for their wide variety of candle scents but they have much more! Brochures will be in the parish Center from 10/1/14 – 10/20/14 or you can shop online at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com (Group# 990001705). All orders will arrive before Thanksgiving! Thank you in advance for your support! Fellow Parishioners! I hope that God’s love is abundantly clear in your life right now. In the week of Sept. 29, His love has indeed been abundant in our school. I especially saw that in the overwhelming generosity of our 80 players in the Annual Sacred Heart Golf Outing. Just from their own pockets, these men and women, some current or past parents, some parishioners, some friends of the school, contributed at least $15,000.00. With numerous corporate sponsorships as well, this event raised a much higher total for tuition assistance for our families. This generosity is a rare thing in our world, and I was humbled to witness it. God is good! I saw God’s love in another powerful way when a group of young ladies in our middle school came to the office to sign up for Words of Wisdom, which entails reading inspirational quotes to our entire school on morning announcements. These girls were particularly excited to sign up around the Christmas season, and we spontaneously burst into “Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” There is such joy in this building and that moment was an incredible example of it. On a personal note, by the time you read this, our son will have been baptized in the parish during the weekend of Oct. 4th. I continue to be amazed at how many ways I find this place to be our spiritual home, and now that becomes officially the case for our son as well. God is so good to give my family this, and I am grateful for the chance to give this back to our Sacred Heart community. Thank you all for your prayers and support. May God bless you, Zachary S. Coyle, Principal Religious Education Children’s Religion Program: Pre-K – 8th Grade www.shgparish.org/religious-education.aspx Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) www.shgparish.org/clow.aspx Sunday Nursery during 10:30 AM Mass www.shgparish.org/nursery.aspx Sacrament Preparation www.shgparish.org/baptism.aspx www.shgparish.org/penance.aspx www.shgparish.org/communion.aspx Baptism Preparation Class The monthly baptism preparation class will be held on Monday, October 13th at 7:00 PM in Room 105. This class is for parents who will be having their first child baptized at Sacred Heart and for parents whose last child was baptized here more than four years ago. For more information about baptisms at Sacred Heart Parish, see www.shgparish.org/baptism.aspx. Regional Governors' Day-to-Serve: follow-up This annual event was an even better success this year! The 45 families and staff of St. Ann's parish in Baltimore were thrilled to have the fresh fruit & vegetables that the generous parishioners of Sacred Heart Glyndon provided this year. Thanks to those who participated from the hearts of St. Ann's. Parish Life First Penance Preparation – Parent Meeting The 1st meeting for parents of children who are preparing for First Reconciliation (Penance) will take place on the following dates (please come to one): ⦁ Sunday, October 19 at 10:15 AM ⦁ Tuesday, October 21 at 3:15 PM This gathering is for parents only, and we will meet in the Media Center. Note: if you have attended the parent meetings within the last four years while another of your children was preparing for the sacraments at Sacred Heart, then you do not have to attend again, though you are certainly welcome and encouraged to join us. The Sacred Heart community is praying for you and your child as you begin this exciting year of sacrament preparation! You can go to www.shgparish.org/penance.aspx to learn more about First Penance at Sacred Heart. STAND / Shield the Vulnerable ATTENTION all volunteers for Sacred Heart Parish and School – The STAND requirements for all volunteers has recently changed. Please go to our parish website at http://www.shgparish.org/standnew.aspx for instructions regarding these changes and requirements, or go directly to https://www.shieldthevulnerable.org and login as a volunteer for Sacred Heart Parish or School. Many have asked how long it takes to be STAND Certified. There is a minimum processing time of 3-4 weeks for all new volunteers, and 2-3 weeks for volunteers seeking renewal. Should you have any questions or concerns about this process, you may contact Mrs. McCusker at 410-833-6877. Sunday Nursery Would you like someone to watch your toddlers so that you and others can fully appreciate Mass without distractions? A free nursery service (child care) is available on most Sunday mornings for children under the age of three years old from 10:15 - 11:30 AM in Room 126. For more information, please contact Sister Cecilia at 410-833-8515 or sr.cecilia@shgparish.org. Coffee House Hear ye, hear ye. Hear ye! It’s time to enjoy Sacred Heart’s Coffee House again, or for the first time. The Best Years Group is hosting our next Coffee House on Sunday, October 19th after the 10:30 Mass in the Mother Seton Room. We have a selection of donuts, juice, hot chocolate, milk and the all-important coffees, including regular, decaf, lattes, expressos, and cappuccinos. Come after Mass or Religious Education classes and meet old friends or make new ones. Hope to see you there. Social Justice Social Justice Committee Meeting The committee will meet on October 14, 2014 Fr. Caufield Room, 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Agenda – Upcoming talks, Care for God's Creation hikes & Election preparations. All are welcome. Thanksgiving/Christmas Giving Trees For St. Therese, Sister Parish in Appalachia Once again the St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring The Giving Tree. The trees are located in the Gathering Area, near the Music Room with specific food items to donate. You may also donate Food Lion Gift Cards. Purchase them from the school’s Scrip Program (Room104) or purchase them at your local Food Lion. Food and Gift Cards will be collected each weekend from October 11-November 2, 2014. Blood Pressure Screenings Next weekend Blood Pressure Screenings are done the 3rd Sunday of each month, from 8:00 AM until Noon in Room 103. All are welcome. Organizations Best Years Seniors are invited to join the Group at the lunch bunch for October which will meet at the Harryman House at noon on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Those interested can sign up at the meeting or contact Stan Behnken. Seniors will also be asked to volunteer when Best Years sponsors the Coffee House on Sunday, October 19, 2014 following the 10:30 Mass. Carol McCurley has proposed a Christmas trip to Washington, DC. The group would lunch at Union Station and then visit the National Arboretum, the National tree, and the Mormon Temple, as well as viewing lights throughout the capital. The trip will leave at 11:00AM and return by 7:00PM on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The coast will be $25. Seniors may sign up at the meeting or contact Carol at 410-8336296. Kathy Van Sickle is organizing a Christmas luncheon on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 12:30 at Linwoods. The cost of the luncheon will be $34. Seniors who wish to attend this event can sign up at the meeting or contact Kathy. She needs the money for the luncheon by December 1, 2014. The Best Years Group will continue to support Sarah’s Hope, the women’s shelter at Hannah More. Seniors joining us at the October meeting are asked to bring cereal and juice boxes that will be donated to Sarah’s Hope. Additional information about the Best Years activities can be found on the Sacred Heart web site. The Best Years Group is looking forward to a great year and invites all seniors to join us at the October 1 meeting. Bus Trip to New York during Christmas Season The trip is sponsored by the Immaculate Lady Council of the Knights of Columbus. Plan on joining us for a fun filled day in New York City during the Christmas Season on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 7:00AM-11:00PM. A mini-breakfast of juices and donuts, as well as snacks and refreshments, will be served during the trip. Do whatever you want to do in NYC-shop, see a Broadway show, Radio City Music hall, or just walk around! The bus will pick us up at 7:00AM at Sacred Heart and will drop us off near Times Square (easily accessible to theaters, Radio City Music, shopping, etc.). We will leave New York around 7:00PM. For reservations, please contact Joe Maher, Jr. at 410-5984463 or jtmaher@comcast.net. Seats on the bus ($50.00 per person) usually sell out fast, so make plans soon. SHGSC's Bull & Oyster Roast Sacred Heart Glyndon Soccer Club is hosting a Bull & Oyster Roast on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 7:00 – 11:00PM at Sacred Heart School and is open to all adults 21 years and older. For more information, go to www.shgsc.org/bullroast. To buy tickets, send check for $45/adult to SHGSC, Attn: Fundraising Coordinator, P.O. Box 802, Reisterstown, MD, 21136, along with your mailing address, phone number, and email address. The Frederick M. Gossman Memorial High School Scholarship Designed to assist those Brother Knights holding membership in councils within the jurisdiction of Maryland in paying tuition for their sons and daughters at accredited Catholic High Schools; three grants of $1,500 per year, for up to four years, will be awarded. Awards will be made on the basis of academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need. The children of deceased members are also eligible, provided the member was in good standing at the time of death. The William J. O’Brien Jr., Memorial Scholarship Three grants of $1,500 per year for up to four years will be awarded. This program is open to any Catholic student who is a resident of the state of Maryland to include children and grandchildren of a member of a Knights of Columbus council within the jurisdiction of Maryland. Applicants must have been officially accepted at or must be students at accredited Catholic High Schools. Applications will be judged on academic excellence, personal qualifications, and financial need. The application period for both of these scholarships is due on/before February 1, 2015. All applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than February 1, 2015. Community Events Heart of Mercy Healing Ministry for Women The Sisters of the Good Shepherd offer counseling services with a licensed therapist. Are you looking for help dealing with depression, anxiety, post-abortion healing, relationship issues, spiritual difficulties, improving your self-esteem or other issues that keep you from experiencing the fullness of life that Christ offers? There is no charge for this confidential service. Contact Sr. Patricia at 443-833-4332, heartofmercy@heartofmercycygs.org, www.heartofmercycygs.org or Facebook.com/heartofmercyforhealing. Mount De Sales Academy Open House CATONSVILLE, MD – Mount de Sales Academy will host its annual Open House for prospective middle school students and their families on Sunday, November 2, 2014 from Noon to 3:00 PM.. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with faculty, staff, students, alumnae, and parents and are invited to tour the campus. For further information, please contact Mrs. Claire Cohagan, Director of Admissions, at 410.744.8498, ext. 126 or ccohagan@mountdesales.org or visit our website at www.mountdesales.org. Sponsored By: Family Fellowship Saturday, October 25,2014 5:45-6:15pm Tailgate Trick or Treat 6:15-8:00pm Halloween Dance This year, only ONE ticket will be issued allowing families to enter both the Tailgate Trick or Treat AND the Dance. NO tickets will be sold at the door! Please keep in mind this is a family event. No lit candles or other flames (not even in pumpkins). NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED IN THE PARKING LOT OR SCHOOL. Anyone violating these requests will be asked to leave by the police who will be present to assure the safety of the children. Dress in costume appropriate for a church sponsored event (i.e. no devils, witches, etc). Please bring a baked good or snack to share. Donations of extra candy will be collected at the door for St. Ann’s Parish. No child can enter the dance without an adult (who remains at the dance). Cost for the combinationTailgate & Dance ticket is $8.00 per family. You must have a Parking Pass ticket to park on the school parking lot for the tailgate trick or treat. The first 200 requests will receive a Parking Pass. The remaining requests will receive a Walk-On Pass and you must park in the church parking lot and walk over. There will be designated space to stand and hand out candy. Security officers will take Walk-On passes & direct you to a designated area. If it is raining in Glyndon at 3:00pm, the Tailgate Trick or Treat will be cancelled. The dance will start at 6:15pm. To Receive a Combination Tailgate & Dance ticket, requests must be received at Parish Center By October 23: 1) drop off or send the form below; (2) a self-addressed stamped envelope; AND (3) a check payable to Family Fellowship for $8.00. * * SEND TO, OR DROP OFF AT, SACRED HEART PARISH CENTER * * Name Phone # Address Attending the dance ~ # of Adults Attending ______ # of Children Attending _______
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