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Sacred Heart Church260 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060-1404Telephone: 609-267-0209 FAX: 609-267-9293 Website: www.parishofsacredheart.orgOffice Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm)Evening Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday 8:30am -1:00pmMass ScheduleSaturday: 4:30pm (Vigil)Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am & 7:00pmWeekday: Mon.-Fri. 7:00am & 8:30amSaturday: 8:30amConfessionsSaturday: 3:30pm - 4:00pm(Reconciliation Rooms are to the right of the Eucharistic Chapel)Parish StaffPastor: Rev. John P. Czahur ext. 308Parochial Vicar: Rev. Roberto PadillaResidence: Christ The Redeemer Church113 South Avenue, Mt. Holly(609) 261-0181Deacons: Deacon Jim Casafisherking13@comcast.netDeacon John HoeflingDeacon Stan OrkisDeacon William RowleySacred Heart School250 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060Telephone: 609-267-1728Email: schooloffice@sacred-heart-school.orgWebsite: www.sacred-heart-school.orgPrincipal: Ms. Kathryn Besheer ext. 340Admin. Assist. Margo Lihvarcik ext. 316Parish Secretary: Mrs. Michele O’Toole ext. 301secretary@parishofsacredheart.orgBusiness Manager: Mrs. Deneen Thomas ext. 303accountant@parishofsacredheart.orgCemetery Manager: Mrs. Paula Powell ext. 304cemeterymgr@parishofsacredheart.orgCoord. of Ministries: Ms. Merry Marcellino ext. 305ministry@parishofsacredheart.orgParish Maintenance Mr. Jason D’Entremont ext. 319jasontmd@parishofsacredheart.orgSacred Heart Religious EducationTelephone: rector of Rel. Ed: Mrs. Jessica Donohue ext.307Admin. Assistant: Mrs. Barbara Kane ext. 324Office Hours: (Mon. & Thurs. 9am – 5pm)(Tues. & Wed. 10am - 4pm) (Friday 9am-12pm)Fall Program Class TimesGrades 1st - 8th Tuesday: 5:30pm to 6:45pmGrades 1st - 8th Wednesday: 5:30pm to 6:45pm

Parish RegistrationDecember 14 – December 15, 2019THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTThe Sacrament of MarriageOur Parish family warmly welcomes newmembers. Please register at your earliestconvenience by stopping by the ParishHouse during the office hours.The Sacrament of BaptismWe welcome new life into the Church throughthe sacramental sign of Baptism which iscelebrated every Sunday of the month at1:00pm with the exception of Palm Sundayand Easter Sunday. We encourage parentswho wish to have their child baptized to callthe Parish Secretary, Michele O’Toole, at609-702-1848 ext. 301 or stop in and pick upa Baptism packet.Once the Baptismal Preparation class isattended, the form completed and theGodparent Eligibility Certificates are turned inthen a date for your child’s Baptism will beset.Baptismal PreparationCatholic Godparents are required tocomplete an Eligibility Certificate and havethe certificates signed by the pastor of theparish where they are currently registeredand practicing their faith.We offer a Baptismal Prep Class for parentsas a way of preparing them for their child’sjourney of faith. Classes are scheduled forthe first Wednesday of every month at7:30pm. Please contact the Parish Secretaryto register.Couples wishing to celebrate and consecratetheir love in the Sacrament of Marriage areasked to call the Parish Secretary, MicheleO’Toole at 609-702-1848 ext. 301.Arrangements are to be made with thePastor a year in advance of the requesteddate. At least one person should be aregistered member of the parish. All couplesare required to attend preparation sessions.Sacrament of the Anointing of the SickAny Catholic who is seriously ill, advanced inage, or who feels the need for the comfortingpresence of the Church’s sacramental prayerlife may be anointed. Please contact theParish Office at 609-702-1848 ext. 301during office hours. In the case of anemergency, please call and follow theinstructions listed on our telephone message.FuneralsIn all cases, the family of the deceasedparishioner should contact the funeral homedirectly. They will contact the Church tomake further arrangements. For informationregarding our Parish Cemetery, please callthe Cemetery Office at 609-702-1848 ext 304Care of the Sick, Homebound and Elderly:The sick, the homebound and the elderly arevalued members of our parish. Please callthe Parish House at 609-267-0209 ext. 305for a visit.Sacramental Sponsorship LetterBulletin ArticlesThis is a form required to be a Godparent orSponsor for Baptism or Confirmation. Toreceive this form the following requirementsmust be met:-If married, be in a valid marriage accordingto the laws of the Catholic Church.-Be at least 16 years of age.-Completed the Sacraments of Initiation;Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation-Be a registered, active participant of a Parish.Articles for the Bulletin need to be submittedNo Later than Friday to appear the nextweekend (9 days prior). Articles can beemailed tobulletins@parishofsacredheart.org512– Page 2

December 14 – December 15, 2019THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTDecember 16th– December 22ndMONDAY7:00am Cecilia Coutinho Req. By TheMascarenhas Family8:30am David Price Req. By the Price FamilyTUESDAY7:00am Jim Cowden Req. By Janet Rumble8:30am The Special Intentions of Adrian LibrajoReq. By Maridel TuazonWEDNESDAY7:00am Anna Mushinski Req. By Arlene & MarcBaldwin8:30am Donna Gaylord Req. ByPaul Malamisura, Jr.THURSDAY7:00am Richard Jemiola Req. By Sandy Roth8:30am Martin O’Connor Req. By His Wife VickyFRIDAY7:00am Gloria Velarde Dayon Req. By Bill & YodiLangan8:30am Michael D’Errico Req. By His FamilySATURDAY8:30am Kathy McColgan Req. By The TroiseFamilyLucy Bailey Req. By Bernadine EppolitoGeorge & Theresa Kanyuck Req. By TheirDaughter Mary4:30pm The Special Intentions of Kayla FieldsReq. By Marcia FieldsWalter Larkin Req. By Barbara Larkin &FamilySUNDAY7:30am The People of the Parish9:30am Lilla Broccoli Req. By Lou & AnnetteFiorentino11:30am Kathleen Farkas Ferrante Req. By Alice& Al Farkas7:00pm Josephine Dowches Req. By Her FamilyThe Devotional Candle in theChapel of the Two HeartsWill Burn in Loving Memory of:Jim PassalacquaEucharistic Adoration – Come and spendtime in the quiet with Our Lord in the Chapel ofthe Two Hearts located next to the ParishHouse.Our Chapel is open for you and Jesus to spendsome time during the following hours:Monday through Friday 9:00am to 8:30pmSaturday 9:00am to noon.Readings for the WeekMonday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25Friday: Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Lk 1:39-45Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24SUNDAY OFFERINGWeekly 12/7–12/8 12, 399.51The Immaculate Conception 2, 215.00Religious Retirement 1, 525.00Christmas Flowers 1, 604.00Thank you for the faithful and generous support thatyou continue to give to our Church.II Brittany Logan & Matthew RaffertyGaudete SundayThe Third Sunday of Advent is called GaudeteSunday. “Gaudete” is the Latin word for“Rejoice” the first word of the EntranceAntiphon for this Sunday. As it is the mid-pointof the Advent Season, rose-colored vestments,instead of purple vestments, may be worn andthe rose-colored candle on the Advent Wreathis lit. The lighter color calls us to be filled withhope and encouragement as we continue ourjourney to the Feast of Christmas.512– Page 3

December 14 – December 15, 2019THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTPlease remember in your prayers:Vinnie Vazquez-Garcia, Trish Lehman, Tom Hartzell,Jake Potavin, Linda Rossi, Diana Greisser,Ed McGinley, Michael Johnson, Anna Marie Whelan,Ralph Jones, Tom Werner, Debbie Smith,Joan Marcellino, Harold Fahn, Eva Scarlata, Ryan Clark,John Mehling, Raymond Bishop, Sr., Liz Finn,Carlyle Clark, Marilyn Fox, Nora Kovac Riley,Judith Gomez, Manuel Alvarez, Jane O’Brien,Jim Beierschmitt, Marion Kempke, John Madden,Arthur Netti, Martha Evans, Annmarie Laraia Bette,Ann Graff, Helen Hannon, Megan Dezur, Nancy Beckett,Joy Geller Simmerman, Gail Marchese, Peggy Stewart,Greg MacDonald, Karen Buller, Bob Paccillo, BrandonTrojak, Joel Rivera, Eric Wall, Vickie Robles, Ann Graff,Frank Anton, Jenise Labron, Richard Dow,Fred Hammer, Clarence Pugh, III, Stephanie James,Benjamin & Molly Schuyler, Marty Wilkinson,Nicholas Gonzalez, Betty Doviak, Caellie Boyd,Margaret & Gaylord Jeffers, Ed Ciletti, Michael Dow,Marie Chirico, Janice Staff, Pat Adornetto, Nadia Nieves,Robert Lally, Garrett Schwab, Christopher Pierce,Renate Conners, Fred J. Faber, III, Arleen Bishop,Maria Wolfe, Matthew Ottenwess, Kristal Faber,Justin Beckett, Tonya DeMaio, McKenzie Hunter,Gail Reilly, Alva Marino, Stephanie Martin, Corey Kaiser,Daniel DeMaio, Sue Troise, Kay Weiss, Jenny Hand,Daniel Toussaint, Zoey Reed, David McCoy,Celeste Bunn, Wilma Peterson, Morgan Ackerman,Patricia O’Connor, George Schneider, Marie Donahue,Don & Mary Hartman, Michelle Schafle ReedAs a parish family, we remember all who arestruggling or suffering in mind, body, or spirit,especially those who have requested our prayers.Please pray for the men and women now serving inthe military, especially the loved ones of ourparishioners who are serving overseas:Maj Travis Aiello, USMCCorporal Noah Stimiloski, U.S.M.CMaj. Karen Quintana, Army ReservePatrick Arpaia, TSgt. Paul J. Stoshak U.S.A.FCapt. Robert J. Boccio, U.S.A.F.Douglas Schwenck, Army ReserveRichard DeLorge U.S.M.C.Peter Liedman, Dorinia DibuonoCapt. James Rankin U.S.M.C.SSgt Daniel E. Naro, Sgt. Alison LyportSgt. Stephanie Robertson, U.S. Army2nd Lt. Russell Norton, NG ArmySgt. Marshall Norton, U.S.M.C.Lt. Matthew Carr, U.S.M.C.Lt. Victoria Carr, U.S.M.CFr. John will be available to hearConfessions in the Church onSaturday, December 14th 9am to 9:30amand 3:30pm to 4:00pmMonday, December 16th 5pm to 5:30pmTuesday, December 17th 9am -9:30amThursday, December 19th 12pm to 12:30pmSaturday, December 21st 3pm-3:30pmThere will be no confession times on ChristmasEve or New Year’s Eve.Christmas Eve4:00PM CHURCH & AUDITORIUM(The children’s choir will begin singing at 3:30pm inthe church)6:00PMMIDNIGHT CHURCH(The choir will begin singing at 11:15pm)Christmas Day7:30AM, 9:30AM & 11:30AMThere will be no 7:00pm Mass onChristmas day, December 25thor New Year’s day, January 1st512– Page 4