Sacred Heart Parish Of Glyndon

Sacred Heart Church, Glyndon, Maryland

July 18, 2010: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

In bargaining with God, Abraham demonstrates a real persistence in prayer (1). Jesus invites us to persist in prayer as well, to “ask…seek…knock” (3). May our prayer open us to God’s will, and so build up his strength with us (Ps). In baptism, we have died with Christ, and have been raised to life with him (2).

This summer, we have been working on the lower corridor of the school to make it handicapped accessible by removing the 4 steps and replacing them with a ramp. The ramp also necessitated the relocation of 2 classroom doors. Asbestos abatement was successfully completed from the removal of the old floor tiles and from sections of the glazed block wall that needed to be cut for the new door openings. New wall tiling, painting, recarpeting and final finishes should be completed within the next few weeks. A handicapped ramp is also being installed on the outside of the building to accommodate persons entering Room 105 by the Mother Seton Statue.

Msgr. Aiken and Fr. Lanoue will be attending a conference during the week of 19 July. Because of this, we will reverse the times for the Masses and Communion Services for this week only. Wednesday, 21 July, Mass will be at 7:00 AM and there will be a Communion Service at 9:00 AM. Thursday, 22 July, Mass will be at 9:00 AM and there will be a Communion Service at 7:00 AM. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Alan G. Pina-Mendoza, Caylee I. Gutierrez, Jaelyne Ivetth Aguilar, Charles D’Alessandro Lemus, Cristal Elizabeth Reyes Castillo, John Michael Cummiskey, Sophia Rose Young-Mi Kim

Edith Aduba, Alex Arriaza, Richard Bollinger, Peg Bonner, David Bott Sr., Bill Brown, Mary Brown, Frank Burgess Jr., Hugh Burns, John Carson, Joshua Carlino, Becky Caulk, Catherine Christman, Sr. Marie Claudia, Josephine Collins, Gabriela Colunga, Connie Coyle, Lance Cyford, Tony Czapski, Richard Daniel, Denise DeJianne, Robby Devin, Vincent Diffenbaugh, John DiPaolantonio, Frank DiPietro, Meg Downey, Elaine Eckert, Jeffrey Eddy, Emmanuel Ekeh, Gene Fahey, Brad Feig, Raymond Fendlay, Margaret Fields, Bill Gatton, Janet Gerkin, Linda Glock, Joanne Gordon, Dean Heaton, Elliott Hudgins, Pat Jarkowiec, Grason Johnson, Lisa Kaputo, Wade Kemper, Margie Kilty, Gerry Kleiman, Julian Klipa, Jackie Koerner, Thomas Krell, Stephanie Lang, Stephen Langrill, John Lazzati, Kathleen Lowman, Mangala MacDonald, Joan Martin, Lisa McKenna, Pedro Mejia, Bill Mercier, Gene Mersinger, David Moore, Scott Moser, Olive Murdy, Kathleen O’Brien, Carmen Ortiz, Mary Pinkas, Beth Ralston, Ruby Parks, Matt Renehan, Roger Reyes, Dorothy Sauer, Peggy Scriba, Faye Seifert, John Seifert, Robert Seymour, Ty Sigler, Mary Sinclair, Barbara Smith, Rev. Bill Spacek, Kathy Spiegel, Beverly Stansbury, Charles Stoner, Ellen Stoner, Karen Stoner, Gerard Sturla, William Patrick Tell, Norma Telleria, Larry Triplett, Daniel Vachon, Jeannette Walters, Ethan Wilson, Richard P. Wingle, Anna Lou Yakel

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.

We welcome Father Kevin Hanlon, a missionary from the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, who will speak at all the Masses today. Maryknoll is a popular name for the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, which was founded nearly 100 years ago to follow Christ’s command to preach the Gospel to all the nations. They serve principally among the poor in places where the Church is unknown or in great need.

The love and support you gave the Little Sisters of the Poor during their visit on June 18, 2010 was a sign of your genuine charity. The collection amounted to $6,492.96. Your gifts are truly a sign of God’s loving and caring Providence, which will help us to provide the best possible care for the many elderly in need who come to make their home with us. We promise you our daily prayers for all of your many intentions.

If you will be traveling this summer, you can find the location and times of Masses anywhere in the country by calling: 410-676-6000 or by visiting the web site: www.masstimes.org.

As the weather gets warmer, please make an effort to dress modestly when coming to church. Formal dress is certainly not expected, but out of respect for the Blessed Sacrament, for fellow worshippers and reverence for our sacred space, please refrain from wearing overly casual dress, such as beach attire, halter-tops, and short shorts.

The 12:00 Contemporary Choir rehearsals have ended, but the choir continues to lead the Sung Prayer at the Noon Mass throughout the summer. We would like to invite anyone interested in singing or playing an instrument to join us this summer. Rehearsal is at 11:15 AM in the Music Room, for the Noon Mass. For information call Carole Truitt at 410-549-2147.

For six years Catholic Scripture Study has been a very successful adult education program at Sacred Heart, offering the wisdom and guidance of the Church’s teachings with regard to her Holy Scripture. The program has grown in number every year, recently drawing over 80 men and women! Beginning in September, new participants will have a chance to try the program for one of two short studies: Ephesians for 12 weeks, James for 12 weeks, or both. Look for registration information in summer bulletins, or contact Darlene Schultz at 410-833-2322; email scripture155@verizon.net

Prayer Shawls are made for folks who are seriously ill. Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on the Third Tuesday during the months of July, August, and September at 1:00 PM in the Father Hooper Room. If you are interested in helping or would like a Prayer Shawl for someone, please contact Betty Schneck (emsbalmd@verizon.net or 410-356-3480).

Please join the Little Flowers, Blue Knights, and Faith in Actionon Tuesday, July 20, as we sing songs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 PMwith the residents of Future Care Cherrywood Nursing Home (located next to the McDonald's Restaurant onReisterstown Road). We will meet in the lobby at 6:25 PM. Please encourage your children to bring pictures or cards to give to the residents. Please call Denise Blair-Nellies at 410-795-6852 for more information.

DO YOU KNOW that in the early Church only adults were baptized? At a fairly early date, baptism became associated with the annual Easter Vigil.

Surviving records from these days tell us that in many places adults were tested for up to three years while they were instructed and supported in their withdrawal from pagan practices and loyalties, and taught to live a new way. Only then were they admitted to candidacy for baptism.

Their final intense preparation came during Lent when they received intense instruction, submitted to exorcisms and other special rituals and were baptized during the night of the Easter Vigil. This period of preparation leading to initiation at the Easter Vigil was the beginnings of the catechumenate.

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) for more information.

The next adult confirmation is October 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Basilica of the National Shrine.

We remember Monsignor’s Fortieth Anniversary as a priest and we will offer our prayers for him in gratitude for his service not only to the Church but to Sacred Heart.

Sacred Heart Families whose last names begin with “F” will pray especially for Monsignor Aiken this week.

Good and gracious God, hear our prayers for Monsignor Aiken, your Priest and our Pastor, Your Servant and our Shepherd.

Bless him for his years of service in the priesthood and for his loving example of self-sacrifice and service.

May his selfless ministry in Christ continue to be inspiring, fruitful, worthy and pleasing to You, O Lord.

Sacred Heart will soon begin a new journey in faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family. We invite you to learn what the Church teaches. These sessions are also opportunities for you and others whom you may wish to invite, to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church.

These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds.

If you, or someone you know, are interested or would like more information, please call Sister Jude (410-833-1696; srjude@shgparish.org).

Parents, generous and loving people are needed for service and leadership in our Church. Ask your children to consider a Church vocation.

Mark your calendars for next Sunday evening, July 25, at 7:30 PM as we gather in the Parish kitchen to make casseroles for Our Daily Bread.

Future events include: Laser Tag, Wine and Cheese Tasting and a Taizé Prayer Evening.

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

Join uson Sunday afternoons at 5:00 pm for soccer on the Fr. Hooper Field. We are in need of new players. No experience? No problem. We provide on the job training at nocharge. For more info call Randy or Isabel Chiat @ 410-902-6788 or e-mail @ randabel@aol.com.

Join us on Friday evenings from 9 to 11:00 PM in the gym for pickup Volleyball (July 23, 30). For more info, contact Steve or Barb Krepps (410-517-1279; skquest102@hotmail.com).

We may not be in Paris’ Place de Tertre where the artists paint but Art will be coming to Sacred Heart at the Art Auction. Sacred Heart Parish, Youth Ministry and our Knights of Columbus will be coordinating this event.

Take time to view quality artwork in all mediums including originals. Taste fabulous cuisine by local restaurants! Participate in a Silent Auction! Try your luck with door prizes/raffles!

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.

Our Daily Bread is in need of help! They have lost a number of parishes and they need more casseroles.

We hope to increase our casseroles each month. Would you consider making a casserole this month?

Each month our Knights of Columbus gather to make casseroles in our parish kitchen. Would your group be willing to take a night to gather together to help our less fortunate brothers and sisters?

If your group would be willing to help out, please contact Colin McGonigal (443-695-3592) for more information.

Please keep the students attending HILI this week in your prayers as they learn new methods of student leadership.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is available each Sunday during the 9:00 AM Mass. CLOW is for children ages 3 and older. Like many of you, our parish's wonderful CLOW ministry has a more relaxed summer schedule. Also, both age groups are combined to better accommodatevarious holidays,travel, and vacation plans. Please take note of the following dates:

Please consider sharing your time and talent with our ministry as a group leader or timer. Materials with age-appropriate readings and homily ideas are provided, and you can help out as much or as little as you can. To learn more, contact Heather McGinnity at 410-967-5830 or hmcginnity@yahoo.com.

Nursery service is available each Sunday between 10:15 and 11:30 AM for children ages two and under in Room 104 (near the Mother Seton entrance).

Children in pre-school through grade 8 who do not attend Sacred Heart School should be registered in our Religious Education program. Classes run from September until early May each year. Two years of preparation are required for receiving the sacraments of Penance and Eucharist; these two sacraments usually take place in second grade. In order to sufficiently know their Faith, children should complete eight years in a Religious Education program before moving into the high-school Confirmation program.

Program information and registration forms are in the Kiosk, the parish office, and at the Religious Education web site (www.shgparish.org/images/rel-ed.htm). Please complete and return the registration forms to the Religious Education Office (in the Parish Center).

We are always looking for dedicated individuals to serve as catechists in our elementary Religious Education program. Are you interested in volunteering for this ministry? Working with children in religious education is extremely rewarding; we promise that you will receive much more than you give!

If you might be interested in helping with our children’s Religious Education program, please contact Sister Karen at 410-833-8515 or e-mail Jeff at jment@shgparish.org.

Photographs are available for everyone who participated in VBS – campers and volunteers. Photos can be picked up at the Parish Office. Each photo has the participant’s name printed on it, so please be sure to grab the correct one. Thanks again to everyone who helped us have so much fun while learning about Jesus at Baobab Blast!

Sacred Heart School is still accepting applications for all grades. There are still seats available in grades PK4 through Grade 7. 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.

Two more Friday nights have been scheduled to scrapbook or craft in the Mother Seton Room. They are July 30 and August 13. All of the table and chair space you need to preserve memories or work on craft projects is available. Reserve your seat with Jody O'Grady by calling 410-833-1652 or e-mailing jogrady14@comcast.net. The cost is $5.00 and light refreshments are served. Scrapbooking supplies are also available for sale or to order.

STAND Training in English is now available online. Instructions on how to complete the online training are available at http://www.shgschool.org/stand.asp. Many have asked how long it takes to be approved by STAND? There is a minimum processing time of 3 – 4 weeks for all new volunteers, and 2 – 3 weeks for all volunteers seeking renewal. If you have questions regarding STAND, please contact the parish office.

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.

Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter. Please know that registering will be a benefit to you in the future should you wish to marry, to be a sponsor for any of the Sacraments, to enroll children at Sacred Heart School, or to participate in any of our many ministries. Thank you!

If you have moved, are moving or have changed your address, please notify the church office in order to have your information changed on our records and with the envelope service. Thank you.

Pro-lifers needed at weekly prayer vigil for life, Saturday 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM, 66 Painters Mill Road, Owings Mills. Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet at Painters Mill entrance. Non-denominational group with songs and prayers from the Bible at Dolfield entrance. Call Irene Walsh 410-935-6718 or Diana Hunt 410-526-6770. Monthly prayer vigil, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, usually 3^rd Wednesday, at GBMC Charles St. entrance. Call Stan Cochran 410-833-4526.

Maternity counseling and adoption services are offered by Catholic Charities in Baltimore at 410-659-4050. Project Rachel of the Baltimore Archdiocese offers confidential post-abortion counseling. They can be reached at 410-354-6900 or www.projectrachel.org. Pamphlets for all services can be found on the Kiosk in the Gathering Space.

"We're off to see the Wizard"… and you should be too! Come join the Glyndon Area Players as they perform "The Wizard of Oz" at Sacred Heart on August 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22. Please go to our website, www.glyndonareaplayers.com, for more information.

A bus trip to New York City during the Christmas season is planned for Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM. The trip is sponsored by the Immaculate Lady Council, Knights of Columbus. The cost is $50 per person.

Plan on joining us for a fun-filled day in New York City during the Christmas Season! A mini-breakfast of juices and donuts, as well as snacks and refreshments will be served during the trip. Do whatever you want to do in NYC-shop, see a Broadway show, Radio City Music Hall, or just walk around! The bus will drop us off near Times Square (easily accessible to theaters, Radio City Music Hall, shopping, etc). The bus leaves NYC about 7:00 PM. For reservations, please contact Joe Maher, Jr. at 410-552-3839 or email jtmaher@comcast.net. Bus seats sell out quickly, so make your plans soon!

The Victorian Emory Grove Hotel was built in 1887 and was used to accommodate guests who came to the annual camp meetings until the 1940s. That tradition continues today with the Annual Religious Services at the Emory Grove Tabernacle. Worship is at 7:30 PM on Sunday evening unless otherwise indicated.

Are you single? The Catholic Alumni Club a social organization for single professional Catholics is looking for you. For information call 410-580-1280 or info@cacbaltimore.org. Check our website at www.cacbaltimore.org.

Bull Roast to benefit the Franciscan Friars of Ellicott City Education Fund for seminarian support. Sunday, September 12, 2010, 1:00–6:00 PM. Martin’s East, 9000 Pulaski Hwy, Baltimore, MD 21220. Blue Ribbon Pit Beef and Ham, Full Buffet, Bar-B-Que Pork Ribs, Italian Meatballs, Shredded Beef Bar-B-Que, Raw Clam Bar, Beverages and much more. Wheels, Raffles, Live Music by TKO. $50 per ticket. Tables of 10 encouraged. Advance sales/payment only. Call Denise Livesay 410-531-9200 to reserve your seat or visit www.companionsofstanthony.org for more information.

The Catholic Alumni Club of Baltimore, an organization for professional Catholics will be meeting for dinner and dancing at Liberatore’s Restaurant in Bel Air, MD on Saturday, July 31 at 7:00 PM. This place has something for everyone’s taste. To RSVP call Rich at 410-838-9779. For more information on this and other events that CAC has to offer, please contact 410-580-1250 or info@cacbaltimore.org.

In the Fall 2010 semester, the Ecumenical Institute of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary & University in Baltimore will offer the first of its two-course sequence in basic Faith Community/Parish Nursing.This course is open to registered nurses who want to integrate faith and spirituality with nursing practice. The first course in the sequence meets one Saturday per month in the fall semester, while the second course meets one Saturday per month in the spring semester. At the end of the spring semester, 6 graduate credits and a basic certificate are awarded; CEUs are also available. If interested, please contact Dr. Pat Fosarelli at pfosarelli@stmarys.edu or 410/864-4204 for more information.

Join us for a Day of Fun and Game(s) on Monday, September 20, 2010! Our Tournament will be held at The Links at Gettysburg!

From February 9-17, join Father David Wathen, OFM, from the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, on a Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Paris, Nevers and Lisieux. Pilgrims will join in the celebrations for the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, will visit the places associated with the life of St. Bernadette, will visit Paris and also Lisieux, home of St. Therese, “The Little Flower”. For detailed information contact Father David: Email: dwfm1400@hotmail.com or Elizabeth Grinder: (301) 740-9332, or lourdespilgrimageoffice@comcast.net.