Sacred Heart Parish Of Glyndon

Sacred Heart Church, Glyndon, Maryland

March 7, 2010 Third Sunday of Lent

Having arrived in the promised land, the Hebrews celebrated their deliverance from affliction and distress (Ps) in the Passover (1). Christ, our Passover, has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation (2): let us forgive one another and celebrate the unconditional and abundant love of God our Father.

For reflection: What makes it difficult for you not to judge certain people harshly?

This Sunday, we share in our Annual Spaghetti Dinner. I want to thank all who are preparing this meal, serving it, attending to the set up and cleaning up. I also want to thank all who are helping to sponsor the meal and for all who are patronizing this event.

I hope that your Lenten season continues to find blessing as you seek to grow more fully as disciples of the Lord Jesus.

Second Time: Stephen Paul Ladine from Our Lady of the Visitation and Debra Ann McCann

Edith Aduba, Alex Arriaza, Richard Bollinger, Peg Bonner, David Bott Sr., Bill Brown, Mary Brown, Frank Burgess Jr., John Carson, Becky Caulk, Catherine Christman, Josephine Collins, Gabriela Colunga, Connie Coyle, Lance Cyford, Tony Czapski, Richard Daniel, Denise DeJianne, Carolyn Decker, Vincent Diffenbaugh, John DiPaolantonio, Frank DiPietro, Meg Downey, Elaine Eckert, Jeffrey Eddy, Nilo Faria, Raymond Fendlay, Mark Gelwicks, Janet Gerkin, Linda Glock, Joanne Gordon, David Hammen, Jeffrey Healey, Dean Heaton, Pat Jarkowiec, Grason Johnson, Leslie Johnston, Lisa Kaputo, Agnes Kennedy, Brandon Kessler, Margie Kilty, Gerry Kleiman, Julian Klipa, Jackie Koerner, James Koler, Dolores Kostelnick, Thomas Krell, Mary Krivitski, Stephanie Lang, Stephen Langrill, Kathleen Lowman, Mangala MacDonald, Joan Martin, Perla Martinez, Lisa McKenna, Gene Mersinger, David Moore, Kathleen O’Brien, Carmen Ortiz, Charles Owens, Nelson Owings, Mary Pinkas, Beth Ralston, Dorothy Sauer, Peggy Scriba, Faye Seifert, John Seifert, Robert Seymour, Barbara Smith, Roger Reyes, Joseph Robert Sowinski, Patricia Spampinato, Kathy Spiegel, Beverly Stansbury, Charles Stoner, Ellen Stoner, Karen Stoner, Gerard Sturla, Norman Telleria, Larry Triplett, Jeannette Walters, Kathy Washabaugh

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.

Monday-Wednesday, March 29-31: After the 9:00 AM Mass and 7:00 PM (Little Church)

The Mass for the Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday, March 13^th, at the 4:00 PM Mass and on Sunday, March 14^th at the 12:00 Noon Mass.

Stations of the Cross will be held on the Fridays of Lent at 7:00 PM in the Little Church and Children’s Stations will be held at the same time in the Main Church.

Flowers and decorations are an important part of our Easter celebration. You may wish to participate by making a donation in honor of a loved one. The names of those so honored and those contributing will be published in the Sunday bulletin. An envelope was included for you in the Lent and Easter Schedule that was mailed to you. Please return the envelope in the collection basket or feel free to drop it off at the Parish Center by Wednesday, March 24, 2010.

The Contemporary Choir invites all interested who would like to sing with us for Good Friday and Easter Sunday to join us for rehearsals on Wednesdays in March (10, 17, 24, 31) in the Music Room. For more information please call Carole Truitt at 410-549-2147.

The Archdiocesan Respect Life Committee has invited Sacred Heart parishioners to participate in the “40 Days for Life” program. We have been asked to pray on March 14^th at the Hillcrest Clinic on Rt. 40 (Baltimore National Pike) about half a mile inside the Baltimore Beltway off Exit 15A between 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM. This is a prayerful presence and not a protest. For more information go to www.40daysforlife.com and please call Irene Walsh at 410-363-4616 to sign up for a specific time on March 14.

Please join Faith in Action, Little Flowers, Blue Knights, and the Boy Scouts on Wednesday, March 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 PM as we sing songs in honor of St. Patrick's Day with the residents of Future Care Cherrywood Nursing Home (located next to the McDonald's Restaurant on ReisterstownRoad). We will meet in the lobby at 6:25 PM. Please call Denise Blair-Nellies at 410-795-6852 for more information.

Please join us for prayers, songs, fellowship, and light refreshments at the prayerful sing along on Friday, March 26, from 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM in the Mother Seton Room. Our theme is "Walkingwith Christ." Child care is provided. Children will join us for Bible songs, fellowships, and snacks. Please call Denise Blair-Nellies at 410-795-6852 for more information.

Father Charles Borges will be celebrating a Charismatic Mass on March 10^th at 7:30 PM in the Library Media Center. The Life in the Spirit Charismatic Prayer Group invites all parishioners to attend. There will be joyful singing, an inter-active homily and an opportunity for prayer requests. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the West Room. The Rosary will be said before Mass beginning at 6:55 PM.

In this holy season, we are asking each household to decide on their Easter gift to Sacred Heart Parish. Each day set some part of that gift aside and place your offering in the special envelopes provided for March 7^th and March 28^th thereby sustaining the spirit of self-denial throughout the 40 days of Lent.

DO YOU KNOW what the Scrutinies are? The Scrutinies occur on the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent and are basically rites of self-searching and repentance.

The scrutinies have above all else a spiritual purpose meant to uncover and to heal our weakness and sin and to bring out and strengthen all that is upright, strong and good.

Three scrutinies are celebrated at the 10:30 AM Mass when the Elect (our catechumens (10) and candidates (11) are instructed about the mystery of sin and are filled with Spirit of Christ the Redeemer who is the living water, the light of the world and the resurrection and the life. Please keep our Elect in your prayers.

Parents, God’s will is that your child be happy, fulfilled and live a life that will make the most of his or her talents. Isn’t that what you want, too? Talk to your child about Church vocations.

Join us this Lent for our retreat series. For retreat this Lent we ask you to gather during March at 7:00 PM for presentations and prayer in the Library Media Center.

Our Lenten Meals continue on Friday at 6:00 PM in the West Room (school cafeteria). Our meals consist of pizza and salad. Please join us as we continue our Lenten journey.

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 (410-833-1696; srjude@shgparish.org). There will be an Adult Confirmation on Sunday, March 21 at 2:00 PM at the Basilica.

Areyou Single and between the ages of 35 to 55 years of age? Would you like to join a group where you can socialize with singles amongyour age, participate in fun activities together and serve others?

If you do then comeshare fellowship withothers who would, too! Saturday, March 13th at 7:00 PM in the Mother Seton Room. Wine, cheese and light refreshments served. Childcare provided if needed.

Please RSVP Terri Moser at 410-517-2481 or email temoser@verizon.net. We hope tosee you there!

Help is needed for our Good Friday afternoon Stations of the Cross. We will be praying the Stations that we did last year.

If you are interested in taking part in these “Living Stations” please contact Sister Jude (410-833-1696, srjude@shgparish.org.

Catechisms of the Catholic Church and Bibles are available in the Parish Center. Cost: $12.00-paperback; $15 for hardback.

Co-ed, adult, outdoor soccer: Please call or e-mail Randy or Isabel Chiat at 410-902-6788/ Randabel@aol.com for information. We play every Sunday if weather permits

Need some good books to read? Want to update yourself on the Church’s teachings on social concerns? Have questions about Scripture?

Don’t forget to stop by and browse in the Parish Library (located by the Pepsi machine). You can find books on all religious topics there.

In the puzzle of your life, where is God? Do you long for something more, a something that you try to fill with your current studies, job or relationships and still they are not enough?

Come and connect the puzzle pieces of your life by participating in a weekend of prayer, input, reflection and sharing with other women who desire more of life, too!

Who: Single women ages 18-40 who are discerning a call to religious life. Please email S. Kathy Claflin, SSJ at kclaflin@ssjphila.org. for your reservation or questions.

Good Works ’10 sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph, SSJ Associate in Mission and Chestnut Hill College, invites volunteers (19 years and older) to participate in a weekend of service, March 26-28, 2010. Through the SSJ Welcome Center, volunteers will serve our neighbors in the Kensington section of Philadelphia doing home repairs, painting and cleaning.

To participate in Good Works ’10, register by March 19, 2010 by contacting: Sister Frances Hart SSJ, 9701 Germantown Avenue, Phila. PA 19118-2694, 215-248-7256 or fhart@ssjphila.org.

Please join Sister Jude on Wednesday, March 10, at 1:45 PM or 7:00 PM in the Mother Seton Room for Catholic Customs and Traditions.

Take Two … Our High School Religious Education Program, Area 51*, will continue this weekend after the 5:00 PM Mass. We will be having dinner in the Mother Seton Room this week as the West Room is not available! Call the Youth Office (410-833-7639) if you have any questions.

Two times two … MSM is back for the second straight week! Join us this Sunday night for fun, faith and a bit of a movie thrown in too! All middle school youth (who attend any school) are invited to join us for food, fun, faith and a bit of zaniness!

Will meet this Sunday, March 7^th from 6 – 8:30 PM. If you do not attend another parish Mass, then we will see you at the 5:00 PM Mass directly prior to class!

Due to Confirmation Retreats our next meeting at SHG will be the first Sunday in March. We will meet the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays (excluding Holidays) throughout the course of the year! Meetings are in Room 223 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM!

Due to the severity of the weather this winter, and the fact that some schools in the state are gong to be in session into the 3^rd week of June, the Baltimore session of our Summer Workcamp Program has been moved back on week. This year’s Baltimore program will start at 8:00 AM on June 27^th and conclude at 10:30 AM on July 3. We know that this is the time when summer plans are being made and wanted to get this change out as soon as possible. The Appalachia Program was already scheduled for June 27^th – July 3^rd and will remain so. Registration Forms for both programs will be available in the Youth Ministry office starting on March 15^th at 9:00 AM.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is available each Sunday during the 9:00 Mass.

Sunday nursery is available each Sunday between 10:15 AM and 11:30 AM in Room 137 for children ages two and under.

As Catholics, the Eucharist is a very important part of our lives. Preparing children to receive the Eucharist for the first time is a major element in their spiritual formation. In order to receive the final preparation materials, parents and children are reminded to attend one of the following scheduled Eucharist meetings: Sunday, March 7 at 10:30 (Media Center), Tuesday, March 9 at 3:15 (Media Center), or Tuesday, March 16 at 5:00 (Media Center).

What is a Baobab? A baobab is a gigantic tree found in Africa that creates its own ecosystem, and is one of the world’s oldest life forms. A baobab tree’s hollowed-out trunk, leaves, foliage, nectar, fruit, and bark provide basic life needs for many different creatures. The baobab tree serves as a meeting place for many people to gather, discuss, and share stories. BAOBAB BLAST VBS 2010 is an open invitation to be a part of God’s Great Get-Together. Set under the impressive baobab tree, kids will have the opportunity to hear God’s Word, be amazed at God’s wildlife creations, and be a part of a supportive community. This will be a life-changing experience for all kids (ages 3 through grade 4) when they gather together as a community and grow in faith.

During VBS 2010, kids will explore connections with God, family, friends, and others around the world. All the fun will begin Monday, June 21 and run through Friday, June 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Check the church bulletin for registration information and plan to have your child “sit under the impressive baobab tree!” Many adult volunteers are needed to assist us in planning, leading, and supporting this awesome adventure for our parish children. Please consider helping us. To volunteer, telephone Sister Cecilia at 410-833-8515 or e-mail Jeff at jment@shgparish.org.

Sacred Heart School is now accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. Please call the school office at 410-833-0857 for more information or to schedule a tour.

Our 4 year-oldpreschool will be offering a 5afternoons a week program optionnextyear!

Sacred Heart’s 37^th Annual Spaghetti Dinner will be held today, March 7, 2009 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM in the West Room. Menu includes spaghetti and meat balls, salad, Italian bread, drink and 1^st glass of wine, free. Prices: Adults, $8.00; Seniors (55+), $7.00, Children (6 to 12), $6.00, Tots (5 and under) FREE, Carry-out Orders, $1.50 extra, Additional Wine $1.00 per glass and Desserts $1 to $2.00.

Come to Sacred Heart's West Room on Monday, March 15, 2010, from noon to 3:00 PM and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Sodality Annual Luncheon and Card Party.

You will enjoy a delicious chicken salad lunch and the opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new ones. There will also be many opportunities to test your Irish Luck at the Card Table, the Tombola table, a 50/50 Raffle, Cake Raffle and a drawing for a Shopping Spree. Tickets are $6.00 per person. Reservations are required by March 12, 2010. For reservations, contact Dorothy Clark at 410-833-7633.

Yes, we are going to try to make this a regular event at Sacred Heart!Scrapbooking one Friday for each of the next three months. Bring your pictures, paper, stickers, embellishments, laptops, or anything else you need to beautifully create memory albums (other crafts are welcome). Supplies will be available for sale. Contact Jody O'Grady @ 410-833-1652 to reserve your spot forone or all of the following dates: March 19, April 30, andMay 21 from 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Fee is $6.00 and light refreshments will be served.

If you are a young adult (18 or older) still living at home, or are now on your own, you need to register as a Sacred Heart parishioner. Please drop by the Parish Center and fill out a registration form. Or, call 410-833-1696, and we will mail a form to you. There are also copies in the Kiosk of the Main Church. It only takes a few moments, and it will allow you to look into the many ministries we have to offer.

STAND Training is now available online. Instructions on how to complete the online training are available at http://www.shgschool.org/stand.asp. If you have questions regarding STAND, please contact the parish office. Individuals who are unable to complete the STAND training online can attend a training session to be held at Sacred Heart Parish in the Fr. Caulfield Room from 7 – 9 PM on April 14, 2010. Individuals must pre-register for this session by calling Mae Richardson at 410-833-7639. Each session must have a minimum of 5 participants registered in order to be held.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Monday, March 15^th at 7:00 PM in the Adult Meeting Room 221.

We were delighted to receive your December, 2009 donation of Christmas gifts. As you are well aware, the mission of the Franciscan Center is to provide services and programs for the poor that will assist in their efforts to live a life that is in keeping with their dignity as people of God.

I trust you realize the important role that you play in assisting us to meet the needs of men, women and children who come to us for assistance. May you be rewarded for your goodness and generosity.

As one of our Lenten activities, St. Vincent de Paul will again sponsor Easter Giving Trees for collection of specific nutritious, non-perishable foods and Food Lion gift cards for our sister-parish in Appalachia. Because of poverty and unemployment, many people seek help from the St. Therese Neighborhood Aid Program. Whereas food pantries in our area have access to the Maryland Food Bank, are recipients of food drives by churches, scouts and businesses, and receive generous support from local grocery stores. St Therese is without such resources, and they really need our help. Food Lion gift cards enable the volunteers who run Neighbors Aid to restock the shelves with essential items when donated food runs out.

Please take one or more eggs from the tree, purchase, and return the items placing them in designated boxes in the Gathering Area or outside the side entrance to the church near the Music Room.

Food Lion Gift Cards: Sacred Heart School’s Scrip Program will have gift cards available after weekend Masses in Room 105. All you need to do is fill out an order form for “SVDP” Food Lion in the amount of your donation, and your donation will be collected and given to St. Therese. Gift cards not purchased through the Scrip Program may be placed in an envelope marked “SVDP” and handed in with the offertory collection.

Items for St. Therese will be collected: March 6-7, March 13-14, and March 20-21.

Please join us at our weekly prayer vigil for life every Saturday morning. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Rosary at the corner of Music Fair Road and Painters Mill Road in Owings Mills. For information please call Irene Walsh at 410-363-4616. There is a monthly prayer vigil held outside GBMC (Greater Baltimore Medical Center). Call parishioner PGK Stan Cochran at 410-833-4526.

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart based, Immaculate Council congratulates the following Champions of our annual Free Throw contest. We thank all participating boys and girls as well as family members that showed up to support them.

The Catholic Alumni Club, a social organization for professional Catholics will be holding a young adult go-kart racing and dinner on Saturday, March 20, at 3:00 PM. The group will meet at the Go-Kart racing track at 10907 Pulaski Highway, White Marsh, MD 21162 and afterward the group will go to the White Marsh Town Center for dinner. Please RSVP by calling Peter at 443-318-4292. for more information on this and other events that CAC has to offer, please contact 410-580-1250 or info@cacbaltimore.org.

Thank you to all who attended and assisted with the annual Knights of Columbus Father/Daughter Dance. This is a special evening for the young ladies of our parish and their fathers and your continued support of this event is very much appreciated.

The Portico Books and Gifts (owned and operated by St. John Catholic Church in Westminster)will have a variety of sacramental gifts, books, Bibles and other religious merchandise to purchase, here at Sacred Heart this weekend March 6 and 7 after all Masses in Room 112. Please stop in to see all of their wonderful merchandise.