| This Weeks Calendar of Events |
(CH=Carroll Hall - HC=Hogan Center - MH=Whitemarsh Hall)
Sunday (2/5/2012)
10 a.m. - Pre-school CCD - CH
10 a.m.– Nursery - CH Nursery
11 a.m. - Parish Registration - CH
Throats Blessed after all Masses
Monday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
7 p.m. - RCIA - Hogan Center
7:10 p.m. - Sodality Rosary and Mass - Chapel
8 p.m. - Sodality Meeting - WMH
Tuesday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
7 p.m. - Complete Rosary - Seiths (3300 Mayo Pl)
7:30-8:45 p.m. - CCD -Grades 5-8 - HC
Wednesday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
10-12 noon - Playgroup - Nursery-CH
Thursday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
7 p.m. - Children’s Choir Rehearsal - Church
8 p.m. - Adult Choir Rehearsal - Church
Friday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
8:30 p.m. - AA - CH
Saturday
8 a.m. - Pro-Life Rosary - Church
9-10:15 a.m. - CCD - Grades K-4 - HC |
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| Youth Events |
February 12 - Youth Group Meeting –CH - 7-9 p.m.
February 19 - Donut Sunday –CH - after 10 a.m. Mass |
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| Cardinal’s Appeal |
| Each year, the Cardinal’s Appeal offers us the opportunity to build God’s kingdom together. Brothers and sisters depend on your generosity — those who are without shelter, adequate food, health care and mental health services; those without access to education; and those who are ill, imprisoned and dying. Our prayers, donations and commitment will bring the love of the risen Christ to our community. |
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| Coat Drive |
| A request has been made for coats, scarves and gloves for the Women’s Shelter in DC. If you have any items you wish to donate, please bring them to the CCD Building, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Questions? Call the CCD Office 301-262-1221. |
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| Sodality |
| will meet Monday, February 6 beginning with the Rosary in the Chapel at 7:10 p.m. followed by Mass. The meeting will follow in Whitemarsh Hall. All ladies of the parish are invited. |
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| Sacred Heart Book Club |
| will meet Monday, February 13, 7 p.m., to discuss the third book of the C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy, That Hideous Strength. Jesus of Nazareth, Holy Week: From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection by Pope Benedict XVI will be discussed on March 12. For more information call Gael Swick at 301-464-8569. |
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| Pro-Life Rosary |
| Come and pray the Pro-Life Rosary, February 11 at.8 a.m., in the Church. The Pro-Life Rosary is prayed before Mass the 2nd Saturday of each month. |
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| Little Sistersof the Poor - Vocation Discernment |
| Join the LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR for a Vocation Discernment weekend at the Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road NE, Friday, February 17 (5:30 p.m.) to Sunday, February 19 (3 p.m.). The weekend is open to single Catholic women, 18-35 years of age, and will include Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, an introduction to lectio divino, sharing with Little Sisters and young women in formation, and an introduction to service of the elderly. More information? Contact Sr. Camille Rose vocwashington@littlesistersofthepoor.org or 202-269-1831. |
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| Women's Lenten Evening of Recollection |
| is being held at St. Pius X Church on February 20 and March 19, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fr. Mark Ivany will be the speaker and confessor. (Also, mark your calendars for Evenings of Recollection at Sacred Heart April 23 and May 14.) Questions? Contact Mrs. Sam Fatzinger fatzbinx@yahoo.com. |
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| Moments for MOMS |
| is a book discussion group offered by St. Pius X Parish. Meetings are Tuesday mornings, 9:45-11 a.m. at K of C Boswell Hall on Rt. 3. Next session begins February 7. Current book is “Rediscover Catholicism-A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion and Purpose” by Matthew Kelly. Babysitters are needed so Moms can discuss! Volunteer? Info? Contact Trish Reimer at 301-464-1520 or patriciareimer@verizon.net. |
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| Lenten Faith Sharing Groups |
| Lent is fast approaching. Sacred Heart is organizing Lenten Faith Sharing Groups and encourage you to take part in one. Small groups meet once a week to share the Sunday readings. Booklets will be provided. Several times are available to accommodate all schedules. There will be sign-up sheets in the back of the church the weekends of February 12th and February 19th. We encourage you to select a group convenient to you. This is a wonderful opportunity to enrich your faith life and share with other parishioners. Questions? Please contact Michele Sim at 410-721-2915. |
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| Come Together for Coffee, Tea and Conversation |
| in the low ceiling hall of the Hogan Center after the 8 a.m. Mass, Monday-Friday. Donations are only $.25. |
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| PICK 3 for Catholic Education |
We began the Pick 3 For Catholic Education as a way of raising funds to financially support our own parishioners with children enrolled at Saint Pius X Regional School and/or in a Catholic secondary school. For a $5 ticket that is good for a specified month, one is eligible to win $50, $75, $150 or $500 in a daily drawing. Since its inception at the beginning of February we have raised $6,340 and have given out $950 in winnings including a $500 winner. This is about one fourth of the potential funds that we had hoped to raise. Thanks to those who have participated and I encourage all to join in this effort to assist our children in Catholic education.
Scholarship Sweepstakes tickets for the months of May, June, July are available for sale ($5./month) in the parish office. All are encouraged to join in this effort to assist our children in Catholic education. Scholarship tickets that have been paid for are available for pick-up in the parish office (M-F,9-4).
Status of Winners:
October Winning Winner’s Winning
Date Number Initials Amount
“PICK 3” for CATHOLIC EDUCATION GRANTS
Monthly tickets can be purchased in the Parish office during the week, M-F, 9-4. Proceeds will be used for Catholic Tuition Assistance grants.
STATUS OF WINNERS:
Jan. Winning Winner’s Winning
Date Number Initials Amount
23 3-8-9 unsold $50
24 7-5-1 unsold $50
25 5-2-4 unsold $50
26 5-7-7 unsold $50
27 9-6-2 unsold $50
28 9-7-5 unsold $75
29 2-4-1 unsold $150
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| Childrens Playgroup |
| has resumed. Come to the Nursery in the church basement every Wednesday morning, 10 a.m.-12 noon. This is a great opportunity for parents to network and children to play. |
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| Children's Bingo |
| will be held at St. Pius X Church, Fr. Nelson Hall, on Saturday, February 25, 12 noon to 2 p.m. (Doors open 11:30 a.m.) All children ages 4-12 are welcome. For information contact Pat Shelton at 301-262-2038. Cost is $5 per child which includes hot dog, snack and drink. Pay at the door. |
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| Women's Day Retreat |
| is being held at Sacred Heart on Saturday, February 25 beginning with the 9:30 a.m. Mass. Last year over 200 women attended and some had to be turned away! Cost is $25. Catered lunch is included. Please RSVP to Cheryl Palumbo at palumbos3@verizon.net or 443-336-8792. |
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| St. Pius X Regional School |
| has 3 Open Houses at all 3 locations while school is in session on February 8, 15 and 29, 9-11 a.m. Appointments are required for the drop-in Open Houses. Contact Kathy Vassallo at 301-262-0203, ext. 10 or kvassallo@stpiusbowie.org. |
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| Sacred Heart Book Club |
| will meet Monday, February 13, 7 p.m., to discuss the third book of the C.S. Lewis Space Trilogy, Info? Call Gael Swick 301-464-8569. |
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| House on the Hill Donations |
Currently needs clean, usable, Fall clothing. Donations may be brought to the House on the Hill M-F, 9:15-11:15 a.m. or left in the Donation shed, M-S, 9-3.
Rules Concerning the Donations Shed.
The shed will be open Mon-Sat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. only.
It will not be open Sundays, federal holidays or when Prince George's County schools are closed (during the school year).
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS AFTER HOURS OR OUTSIDE OF THE SHED!
The only items that can be accepted are in-season clothes, household goods, children?s books and linens. Donations must be in bags or boxes. NO FURNITURE CAN BE ACCEPTED! |
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| Sacred Heart Bookrack |
| offers a variety of free booklets & pamphlets. Please do not take more than 1 or 2 of any particular handout so the supply is not depleted. If a larger quantity is needed, please check the back of the pamphlet for ordering information. Donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to replenish the bookrack. |
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| Sacred Heart Library |
| The Sacred Heart Library located in Carroll Hall welcomes borrowers. It is available for all to use from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Please feel free to borrow books; just sign your name and phone number on the clipboard on the shelf. |
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| Foster Care |
| On any given day there are hundreds of children in foster care in Prince George's County, many of them needing a safe, nurturing and stable environment. If you can provide a home for a child in need, call 301-909-CARE. |
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| Grief Support |
| sessions for those who have experienced significant losses in their lives are offered at St. Matthias in Lanham each Saturday at 9 a.m. in the school library, 9473 Annapolis Road. Information/directions contact Miriam Jacik MSN, MS Psy, Coordinator, at 301-345-6054 |
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| Retrouvaille |
| a lifeline for marriage helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. It gives couples the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine their lives in a new and positive way. This program has helped thousands of couples and is approved by the Archdiocese. |
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| Home Communion |
| In the event that a family member is incapacitated for several weeks or more and unable to attend Mass on Sundays, arrangements may be made to have Holy Communion brought to the individual at home. To arrange for Home Communion, please contact the PARISH OFFICE 301-262-0704, M-F, 9-4. |
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| Sacred Heart Association |
The Sacred Heart Association is established so that the Mass can be offered on a regular basis for the enrolled members. Membership is for the deceased. Members will receive one Mass each month for a 12-month period. A $25 enrollment fee will be added to a special fund for continued maintenance of the Chapel. See the green flyers at the back of the church for more information or to enroll a loved one. The August list of those persons enrolled in the Sacred Heart Association can also be found at the back of the church.
Renewal notices will be sent out one month prior to their renewal date. |
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| Family, Address, or Phone Change? |
NEW ADDRESS???
NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER???
NEW BABY???
CHILDREN GROWN AND MOVED???
Please notify the Rectory (262-0704) with any changes in your household so that we may keep our records updated. Thank you for your help. |
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| After the Abortion: Project Rachel |
| is a post-abortion healing ministry that offers referrals to professional counselors or trained priests. We realize women and men suffer from pain after abortion. Call our confidential help line at 202-269-4673 or by email hope@adw.org. |
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| Hospice |
Did you know that Hospice in P.G. County is a certified health care provider for the terminally ill? Did you know that Hospice provides medical, social and spiritual support to patients and their families in the comfort of their own home? Did you know that these services are covered under Medicare and most private insurance plans? Did you know that Hospice helps you to live until you die and that Hospice is a good alternative to institutional dying?
For information on help for the terminally ill and for information on volunteer training opportunities at the heart of Hospice in P.G. County call 301-499-0550. |
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| Parkinson's Disease and Caregivers Support Group |
| meets the 4th Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Bowie Senior Center. Information? Call Ed Wiese 301-262-0947 or Carter Rardon 301-412-0835. |
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| Eucharist for the ILL and Shut-in |
| If you or someone in your home is unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Communion at home, please call the Office 262-0704. |
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| Mass for Shut-Ins |
| is broadcast every Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on Channel 32. Call 301-853-4515 for information about the Mass or to receive a semi-annual newsletter. |
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| Need Help Paying for your Medications? |
| If you or someone you know is having difficulty paying for prescription medications, assistance may be available. Pharmacy programs are available in Maryland for low-income individuals, Medicare recipients, HIV/AIDS patients, veterans and others. For more information, consult the web site of the Maryland Catholic Conference (www.mdcathcon.org) or call Jeff Caruso 410-269-1155. |
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| Traveling on Sunday? |
| There is a free ministry that provides schedules of Masses at all Catholic Churches across the nation. To access this service, call 1-800-Mass Times. Use the keypad to enter the zip code of the area to be visited; the computerized voice will give you the five nearest Catholic churches, phone numbers and Mass times. Help is also on the net at www.masstimes.org. This link is also located on our Sacred Heart LINKS webpage. |
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| Movie Reviews |
| The Catholic Communications Campaign sponsors a toll free number (1-800-311-4CCC) to provide callers with access to brief reviews of current movies ? all evaluated for plot, entertainment value and moral content. |
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| Lost & Found |
| is located in the Altar Servers? Room that is to your right as you exit the main entrance of the Church. |
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| GOD in a Box |
Often enough we humans put God in a small box, label it ?Religion? and set it aside for Sundays and other special moments. We go to Church, a wedding, a funeral, our little box in hand, then put it away until we need it again. There may come a time, however, when we will open our little box, only to find that it?s empty. The reason, of course, is that we cannot put God in a box. He is much too large, for one thing, and too full of surprises for another. But that is something we Catholics should have known. After all, we are a ?sacramental? people. Jesus gave us the graced moments called sacraments for two reasons. He intended Baptism, Eucharist and the other sacraments to be times of personal encounter with Himself. He also wanted to alert us to the ?sacramentality? of the world around us.
In the sacraments God uses things we can see and hear and taste, familiar parts of our world, to lead us into a world we cannot see, the world of the sacred. The Sacrament of Matrimony is a good example. When two Christians exchange their vows, they commit themselves to one another without reservations, without conditions ? and so long as they both shall live. The commitment is both beautiful and breathtaking. It is also sacramental, i.e. it hints at a reality beyond our immediate vision, the reality of the commitment God has made to us in Christ, a love that will endure forever.
Each of the other sacraments uses a familiar part of our world to put us in touch with the sacred ? water (Baptism), bread and wine (Eucharist), oil (Confirmation and healing). These same sacraments should alert us to the ?sacramentality? of all creation. God is present to us in the touch of a breeze, the warmth of the sun, the changing seasons, the quiet splendor of star-filled nights. These familiar moments in our lives remind us that ?in God we live and move and have our being.? (Acts 17:26)
Above all, our seven Sacraments should alert us to the sacredness of our own histories. For these graced moments are timed to significant events in our lives, from birth to death. They hint at the holiness of that unique, unrepeatable story that we tell with the days of our lives. Our separate histories, our ?stories,? are themselves ?sacramental.? They remind us that our daily human experience is the field of our interaction with God. He follows us with fascination through each of our days, for He is ours and we are His. He sees clearly what we cannot, that our world is a womb and our limited time here a preparation for our birth into the Kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of time. Each ?yes? we say to Him helps us grow in the life He gave us in Baptism, a life that will fully flower only in His Kingdom. |
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| Lewis & Clark's Trees at Sacred Heart |
The three old gnarled trees at the entrance of the Chapel are Osage orange trees, linked to the Lewis and Clark expedition. It is 200 years since Meriwether Lewis brought cuttings of the Osage Orange trees to Philadelphia, our nation's capital at the time, for Thomas Jefferson. They were the first Osage orange trees east of the Mississippi River. The stately Osage orange trees, whose deeply scored bark has an orange hue, seem to glow when the sun strikes them. They stretch their limbs high above the graves of Monsignor Hogan and Monsignor Wells.
The Osage orange (Maclura pomifera) 'might have been the most significant horticultural 'discovery' of the expedition,' according to Peter J. Hatch, director of Monticello's gardens and grounds. The Osage Indians prized the wood for tomahawks and bows because of its exceptional strength and elasticity. The trees at Sacred Heart are male. Females would drop lumpy green grapefruit-sized fruit in the fall.
The Osage orange cuttings were brought to Philadelphia in 1804, fifteen years after John Carroll was elected at Sacred Heart to became the first Catholic bishop of the American colonies. Bishop Carroll's brother Daniel Carroll was a signer of the United States Constitution and may have been instrumental in obtaining the Osage orange cuttings at Sacred Heart Chapel that became our trees that are almost two hundred years old. |
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