Celebration of the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 17th, 2016
WELCOME, NEW PARISHIONERS AND VISITORS
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, July 16th
4:00pm Russ Sciandra † (Lucy Sciandra)
Sunday, July 17th
8:00am Joan Moylan † (Fran & Greg Opresko)
10:30am Helen Wright † (Kathleen & Lawrence
Garofalo)
1:00pm For the Parish
Monday, July 18th
9:00am Sebastian Smith ˪ (Dick Smith)
Tuesday, July 19th
9:00am Birdie & Frank Gaul †† (Joan Bush)
Wednesday, July 20th
9:00am
Thursday, July 21st
9:00am Communion Service
7:00pm
Friday, July 22nd
9:00am Kenneth Helmeyer † (Agnes Helmeyer)
Saturday, July 23rd
4:00pm Shirley Chappuis † (Patrick & Patricia
White)
Sunday, July 24th
8:00am Becky Simon † (Jim & Becky Bruening)
10:30am Helen Wright † (The Hiser Family)
1:00pm For the Parish
PASTORAL CARE
El MINISTERIO PASTORAL DE ATENDER
A Ministry to the Sick, to the Dying, and their Families
El Ministerio de los Enfermos, Moribundos y sus Familias
Funeral Pre-planning/La planificación de Funerales
Father Shawn O’Neal 828-577-2491
(Emergency number – to be used only in the event of
illness, hospitalization or death)
Debbie Felker 884-5321
Tom St. John 862-8168
Pat Hurtak 290-2279
Hannah DeToma 877-5430
Deacon Pat Crosby 884-9308 Wanda Barrett 564-1883
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY COORDINATORS
Barbara Smith & Judy Barron—884-2106
THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART
Sunday, July 17th
Eucharist Bible Study, FH, 9:00 am
Adult Discussion Group, Library, 9:30 am
Sunday Fellowship, FH, 11:30 am
Tuesday, July 19th
Lectio Divina, PLC Rm 2, 9:30 am
Tuesday Morning Bible Study, PLC Rm 8, 10:00 am
Tuesday Morning Crafters, FH, 10:00 am
Mah Jongg, PLC Rm 3, 11:30 am
Stewardship Discernment, FH, 3:00 pm
Coro Practice, Sanctuary, 6:30 pm
Ladies of the Knights, PLC Rm 2, 6:30 pm
Knights of Columbus Council Meeting, FH, 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 20th
Eucharist Bible Study, FH, 10:00 am
Choir Practice, Sanctuary, 6:30 pm
Grupo Mariano, FH, 7:00 pm
Hispanic Evangelization Group, PLC Rm 9, 7:00 pm
Thursday, July 21st
Misa, Sanctuary, 7:00 pm
Hora Santa, Sanctuary, 8:00 pm
Friday, July 22nd
Grupo de Musica, Sanctuary, 6:00 pm
Sunday, July 24th
Eucharist Bible Study, FH, 9:00 am
Adult Discussion Group, Library, 9:30 am
Sunday Fellowship, FH, 11:30 am
“Looking up, Abraham saw three men
standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran
from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and
bowing to the ground, he said: ‘Sir, if I may ask
you this favor, please do not go on past your
servant. Let some water be brought, that you
may bathe your feet, and then rest yourselves
under the tree. Now that you have come this
close to your servant, let me bring you a little
food, that you may refresh yourselves; and
afterward you may go on your way.’ The men
replied, ‘Very well, do as you have said.’”
~ Genesis 18:2-5 ~
OFFERTORY
July 9th – July 10th
2016 DSA Balance Due
$
$
7,446.00
14,444.39
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MESSAGE FROM FATHER SHAWN
Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
I thank everyone who participated in
Vacation Bible School this past week. I thank
our coordinators and volunteers for their good
work.
Mindful of Faith Formation registration
and in preparation for the pilgrimage to the
Basilica of Saint Lawrence this August 10, I
remind parishioners and guests to register in
advance for programs and events. Neither I nor
anyone in the parish desire to turn away anyone
from an event or program, but there are parish
and diocesan policies and various laws and
ordinances that we are able to comply with best
when we are able to prepare. Both I and
parishioners do our best to post advance notice
for meetings and events; in turn, interested
persons or parties help us by registering in
advance.
Also, I am honored to offer the
Sacraments of the Church to people of all ages;
however, policies concerning sacramental
preparation should be followed by those
interested in receiving the Sacraments. I am
often asked to give exceptions when cases
would not be generally considered exceptional.
Please ask me or the office staff about standard
policies. We will be glad to explain them.
I thank you for taking the time to read this
and helping us grow more as the Body of Christ.
Yours in Christ,
Father Shawn
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Director of Gift Planning: The Diocesan Office of
Development has an opening for a full-time
Director of Gift Planning. The candidate must
have an undergraduate degree and a minimum
of 7 years’ experience in fundraising;
experience in carrying out gift planning
programs; extensive fundraising experience
may be substituted for a completed
undergraduate degree. Responsibilities include
organizing and directing efforts throughout the
diocese to assist parishioners to develop and
implement long range financial plans for their
benefit, the benefit of their family, their parish
and/or the diocese. Please submit cover letter
and resume by August 12, 2016 to Jim Kelley,
Office of Development,
“MEDICARE MADE EASY” PRESENTATION
The “Medicare Choices Made Easy” presentation
is designed to explain Medicare, when to sign
up, and how to save money. This FREE
presentation will be held here at Heart on
Tuesday, July 26th from 10:00 am until noon in
the Fellowship Hall. Anyone who will benefit
from this information is invited to attend.
THANK YOU
On behalf of Pope Francis Home and School and
the children of the Volta Region Ghana West
Africa, we would like to sincerely thank the
Catholic Community of Sacred Heart Parish for
your generous donations. The warmth and
welcoming manner in which we were received
will not be forgotten.
K of C GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Knights of Columbus Council #8886 Annual
Tom Frain Charity Golf Tournament is going to
be held Monday, August 22nd at the Etowah
Valley Resort and Club. This tournament is the
major fundraiser for the Knights of Columbus,
raising money to support local charities. The
support of Sacred Heart parishioners is essential
to the success of this wonderful event. Golfer
registration is still open so if you want to enjoy a
great day of golf while also supporting local
charities, sign up today. Contact Emil Hurtak at
(828)891-4171 or ejhurtak@gmail.com to sign up
or if you have questions about the tournament.
STEWARDSHIP
A “Stewardship Discernment” meeting will be
held on Tuesday, July 19th from 3 to 4 pm in the
Fellowship Hall. Kerry Ann Tornesello, Associate
Director of Development from Charlotte will be
heading the meeting. The meeting will give us
the opportunity to learn what we really mean
when we use the term “stewardship” and what
the stewardship committee will do. There will be
time for discussion and valuable input from
participants. All are welcome. This is an
important meeting and we are looking for good
ideas from all interested members of our parish
family.
“Ecclesiastes says there is a time for
everything—to prepare a meal and, when Jesus speaks,
a time to listen.” Graziano Marcheschi