| This Weeks Calendar of Events |
(CH=Carroll Hall - HC=Hogan Center - MH=Whitemarsh Hall)
Sunday (8/22/2010)
6-9 p.m. - Youth Group Meeting - WMH
Monday\
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
Tuesday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
7 p.m. - Complete Rosary - Seiths (3300 Mayo Pl)
Wednesday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
10 a.m.-12 noon - Playgroup - Nursery (CH)
7 p.m. - Tuition Assistance Meeting - OMR
Thursday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
9-11 a.m. - St. Pius X Kindergarten
Classroom Informal Open House - HC
7 p.m. - St. Pius X Kindergarten Parent Orientation - WMH and Classroom
Friday
After 8 a.m. Mass - Coffee, Tea, etc - LCH (HC)
8:30 p.m. ? AA Meeting ? Carroll Hall |
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| Little Sisters pf the Poor |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Vocation Bake Sale will be held Saturday, August 28, 9-4, in the auditorium at 4200 Harewood Rd., NE in DC. Come chat over coffee and baked goods and at the same time help support Little Sister vocations. Contact Sister Camille Rose, |
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| Youth Activities |
August 22: 6-9 p.m. - Youth Group Meeting - WMH
August ????: Pool Party
For information contact Maria Calabrese 240-206-9082 or Cheryl Cline 410-923-2120. |
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| Mark your Calendars - Upcoming Dates to Remember |
August 15 - HOLY day of Obligation
(Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
August 21 - Sacred Heart Night at the Bowie Baysox
Postponed from an earlier date.
(See upcoming bulletins for more details.)
September 6 - Sacred Heart Labor Day Festival
(Many more details will be forthcoming soon.)
September 27 - Monsignor Hogan Golf Tournament |
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| Hogan/Parry Tuition Assisstance Program: |
| Next Meeting will be Wednesday, August 25, 7 p.m. in the Parish Office Meeting Room. Parishioners interested in assisting with organizing and planning for an expanded tuition assistance program at Sacred Heart, including the Annual Monsignor Hogan Golf Tournament, are invited to attend this important meeting. |
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| Labor Day Festival |
Monday, September 6, 2010
Stuffed animals and liter bottles of soda, which will be used as prizes for the children?s games, are now being collected. They may be brought to Whitemarsh Hall (basement of the Monsignor Hogan building), 9 a.m.?2 p.m., Monday-Friday. (Don?t worry - we can never get enough stuffed animals or soda bottles!!!)
Books, DVD?s and CD?s are also being collected for the Book Sale. They may also be left in Whitemarsh Hall. Books should be in good condition and please, no textbooks! Please note: We will not be taking any donations of books after Friday, August 27!
We are also looking for donations for the Silent Auction. Each year the variety gets even more interesting ? gift cards (hair cuts, manicures, oil changes, Starbucks, McDonald?s, etc.), NEW DVDs, new toys, collectors coins ? even a weekend at the beach and/or Williamsburg!! Any items you would like to donate, please bring to Mimi Shea?s office (for safe keeping!).
For all those who love to bake!!! We will be in great need of any and all assortments of baked goods for the Bake Sale. Pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes - whatever your speciality?please consider providing for the sale this year. Sugar-free baked goods are especially needed. As the Festival gets closer instructions will be included in the bulletin or call Mary Funk at 301-805-1825.
Large Canopies are needed for the day of the Festival. Call Mimi Shea 301-262-1221 if you have any we can borrow.
VOLUNTEERS are needed for all phases of the Festival. Sign-up sheets are at the front entrance of the church. |
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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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| Next Registration Sunday |
Those who wish to register at Sacred Heart Church
are reminded that the next registration Sunday will be
September 5 downstairs in Carroll Hall after the
10 a.m. Mass |
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| History Committee |
| needs volunteers to help preserve the history of Sacred Heart. Please call Mary McDonough at 301-262-2199. |
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| Good Samaritan Project |
| Volunteer Pot Luck Dinner will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 6 p.m. in Whitemarsh Hall. Spouses are welcome. If you have not responded to Chloe, please call her at 301-805-9870. |
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| Sacred Heart Book Club |
| meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m.. Dracula by Bram Stoker will be discussed September 13 and Soul of the Apostolate on October 11. Information? Call Gael Swick 301-464-8569. |
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| R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) |
| Those adults seeking information regarding joining the Catholic Church, those Catholics who are Baptized but have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation and who wish to and those Catholics seeking to learn more about their faith are invited to attend R.C.I.A. Classes begin Monday, September 20 and will be held in Whitemarsh Hall Monday evenings, 7 - 8:15 p.m. until Easter. Call Mary Walsh-Coe at 301-805-2985 (evenings) for more information or to register. |
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| 2010-2011 Scout Religious Emblem Program |
| There will be a brief information/registration meeting for all Boy Scouts interested in earning either Ad Altare Dei or Pope Pius XII religious emblems on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Ascension Church. Facilitators for both programs will be available to answer questions. Pope Pius XII facilitators are Monsignor. Charles Parry and Ms. Lynn Mackessy-Lloyd. Ad Altare Dei facilitator is Mrs. Santa Bigony. Questions? Call Mrs. Bigony at 301-262-8645. |
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| Registration For The TASTE Program Is Going On Now! |
You Are Invited To Join Us. Limited enrollment?Register TODAY!
The TASTE Program?(Taste?And?See?Take...Eat) is a Catholic Women?s Program dedicated to bringing woman closer to Jesus and the Church He founded.?
For more information or to register please go to:
www.tasteprogram.com
We?re Beginning Our 4th Year!
Speakers on fire for the Faith come each week to teach us! You?re invited to join us for Faith, Fun and Fellowship at St. Mary of the Mills Catholic Church
Laurel, Maryland
Our first class begins September 16, 2010 and continues every Thursday morning until May 12, 2011.
Women from 30 different parishes attend! 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Babysitting Available!
?This Program has opened my eyes to the awesomeness of being a Catholic?Highly recommended!? ~ TASTE Participant |
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| Knights of Columbus, College Park Council |
| is inviting bowlers to join their ten-pin bowling league at College Park AMF lanes beginning Wednesday, September 8, 6 p.m. Organizational meeting at the AMF lanes on Wednesday, August 18 at 7 p.m. For more info call John Cleary at 202-439-3644 or pclearyesq@aol.com. |
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| Golfers! |
| Set aside Monday, September 27 for the 8th Annual Monsignor Hogan Golf Tournament. Anyone interested in playing or sponsoring a donation or prize for the Tournament will find flyers and sponsor sheets at all church exits. Proceeds go to the Sacred Heart Catholic High School Scholarship Fund. |
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| KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, Sacred Heart Council #2577, |
| is holding its annual CRAB FEAST FOR CHARITY on Saturday, August 28. Menu includes all you can eat steamed crabs, chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the trimmings. Doors open 3:30 p.m. Food served 4-6:30 p.m. Dancing 6-10 p.m.. Adults $35. each ($40 at the door). Children 6-12 $10, under 6 free. For tickets/info call Mike Garner 301-390-0616, Buck Garner 301-262-1041, Ray DeVous 301-731-0073. |
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| House on the Hill Donations |
will be closed from Monday, July 26 to Monday, August 9. It will reopen at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, August 9.
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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| PlayGroup |
All moms, dads, grandparents are welcome on Wednesdays, 10-12 noon in Carroll Hall for snacks, crafts and social interaction. Questions? Call Maria Calabrese 240-206-9082 or Katie Murphy 301-352-3221.
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| Babysitting |
| is available in Carroll Hall during the 10 a.m. Mass for children 6 months - 5 years. Call Gina Smith 301-860-0389 for information or to volunteer. |
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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 |
| 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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| 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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| The Gabriel Network |
| is looking for men and women who wish to live their faith through service to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. Those with interest, skills or experience related to volunteer management are encouraged to inquire about current openings. Submit resume via e-mail office@gabrielnetwork.org, via FAX 301-262-5389, or via mail to P.O. Box 2116, Bowie, MD 20718. |
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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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