Sacred Heart Parish Of Glyndon

Sacred Heart Church, Glyndon, Maryland

March 14, 2010 Third Sunday of Lent

To the exiles in Babylon, Isaiah foretells a new exodus (1), when the Lord will lead his people from captivity to freedom (Ps). True freedom is rooted in the person of Jesus, not in observance of the Law (2). It is he who challenges us to examine our own hearts before self-righteously judging others (3).

For reflection: When have you noticed yourself standing on the pedestal of social and moral superiority? How did you adjust?

The water main break of this past week has certainly had an effect on our daily routines. Shortened weekend liturgies, cancellation of school and religious education classes, the postponing of our Annual Spaghetti Dinner, and the numerous meetings that will have to be rescheduled have all changed our world dramatically. How much we rely upon water for the daily necessities of life; how we suffer without it!

Beyond the frustration and annoyance of a condition over which we have no control, the Lenten Journey we are taking also asks us to deal with the uncomfortable – often within ourselves. The frustration with “old ways of living”, our own brokenness, can give way to the new possibility of refreshment. How good it is to have that glass of cold wateror hot water for a shower – things we often take for granted. How good it is when we do not take for granted the goodness of God, and rather allow the water of God’s grace to quench our spiritual thirst and renew our lives. Continue steadfast in the journey of faith!

Third 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, 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, Paul Martin, Perla Martinez, Lisa McKenna, Gene Mersinger, David Moore, Kathleen O’Brien, Carmen Ortiz, Charles Owens, 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, Annalou Yakel, 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.

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.

The “Life in the Spirit” prayer group meets on Wednesday nights in Meeting Room 223 in the school at 7:30 PM, except for the second Wednesday of each month when a Mass is celebrated. This group meets to grow in holiness through prayer, praise, teachings, sharing our faith, seeking and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit. All are welcome. For more information call Shirlee Price at 410-484-4660 or Ruby Wilson at 410-833-0812.

Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on the First and Third Tuesdays during the month of February 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).

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

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.

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 today, March 14^that 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 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.

The Respect Life Committee needs many helping hands to assist our parish's efforts in saving unborn babies. Please attend our monthly meeting for important details on how you can help. This spring our meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of March, April, and May: March 25, April 22 and May 27 at 7:00PM in the Father Hooper room.

We have two important events coming up: a program of spiritual adoption and a Respect Life Mass and pro-life procession. Attend our meetings and watch the bulletin for details. Call Christy Martin for more information: 443-881-4695

In this holy season of Lent we seek to draw nearer to God through prayer, fasting and alms giving. After Easter there will be another opportunity to grow nearer and be more intimate with God through His Holy Spirit. Three churches: Sacred Heart, St. Francis Xavier & St. Joseph’s Cockeysville are working together to bring a weekend of fire and renewal. Hold these dates: April 23-24! More information to follow.

Next week our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This collection helps to fund six Catholic organizations that improve the quality of life and protect human dignity. Your gift will support agricultural development to strengthen economies and create food sustainability, provide outreach services to survivors of human trafficking, and supply pastoral care and advocacy for immigrants and refugees. By helping the marginalized and impoverished, you give hope to Jesus in disguise. Please be charitable in next week’s Catholic Relief Services Collection.

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 28^th thereby sustaining the spirit of self-denial throughout the 40 days of Lent.

DO YOU KNOW that we celebrate the feast of St. Joseph on March 19? St. Joseph has been honored since the 10^th century. He was declared Patron of the Universal Church in 1870 by Pope Pius IX.

He is the patron of workers and carpenters and of the Sisters of St. Joseph who minister in our parish.

All liturgical ministers are requested to sign up in the sacristy for Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. There is no schedule for these days.

Join us this Lent for our retreat series. Our Lenten journey continues on the Thursdays of Lent as Father Lanoue guides us through

Parents, share your call to marriage or parenthood with your children. Talk together about the people and events God used to bring you together. Pray that Jesus will guide your children’s lives, whether it be to married life, single life, priesthood, brotherhood or sisterhood.

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 begin 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.

Our Why Catholic? sessions will continue on Sunday, March 28, after the 5:00 PM Mass in the Main Church Gathering Space.

Check out our Face book page (Veritas and Esperanza Latina-Sacred Heart Young Adult Ministry.

A new series has begun on Tuesday, 7-9:00 PM at the Green Turtle in Fells Point!

March 23: George Matysek Catholicism on the Frontlines: A Journalist's perspective on the Church, Faith and the future of Catholic journalism""

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

Sacred Heart will be “A Be Counted” site in support of a complete count in the 2010 census. There will be a display in the Gathering Space stocked with 2010 Census questionnaires in up to six languages (English, Spanish, Korean, Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese.

The Be Counted site can serve as a place to obtain a questionnaire for persons or households that believe they did not receive a questionnaire at their place of residence via mail delivery by the US Postal Service.

They can also serve as replacement questionnaires where the one delivered by the US Postal Service to their residence was lost or misplaced.

In addition, the Be Counted questionnaire can be completed by persons who believe they were not included on the questionnaire completed by the household where they are living as of April 1, 2010 and want to make sure they are counted.

Finally, some persons would prefer to complete a version of the questionnaire in their native language.

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.

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.

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 West Room. Call the Youth Office (410-833-7639) if you have any questions.

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!

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 going 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.

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 AM 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!

Spaghetti Supper: Rescheduled for Sunday, April 11, 2010. Please mark your calendars!

Today, Coffee House is after the 9:00 and 10:30 Masses. Lattes, cappuccino and espresso are available along with hot chocolate and doughnuts. Stop by and try our Coffee House sponsored this week by the Youth Ministry. Our next Coffee House will be on March 21, 2010.

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 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. Individuals who are unable to complete the STAND training online can attend one of the STAND training sessions to be held at Sacred Heart Parish in the Fr. Caulfield Room from 7 – 9 PM on April 14, 2010. We are now asking individuals to pre-register for these sessions 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.

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 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.

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.

The troop will be selling mulch to parishioners this spring! Hardwood mulch comesin 3 cu. ft. bags, andColored mulch comes in 2 cu. ft. bags. The troopwill be taking orders after Mass on April 10 & 11. The mulch will be delivered to customers on April 17 & 18. For more information, contact Mr. Karl Schenk at 410-876-3956.

Life Scout, Patrick Negri,is seeking in-kind donations for the children of Haiti. Preferred items of basic school supplies including,notebooks (one subject), pencils, pens, erasers, coloring pencils, rulers, Backpacks. Basic hygiene items, such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, wet wipes, etc will also be collected. For more information: http://www.bsatroop706.com/; becomea fan of Scout for Haiti on facebook, email: scoutforhaiti@gmail.com; or call443-847-7333. Final collection day will be Saturday, May 1 at Sacred Heart.

The portraits that were purchased at the Father/Daughter Dance have arrived. Sacred Heart students will receive their portraits in their homerooms. All other portraits can be picked up in the parish office.

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.

The Institute of Notre Dame (IND) presents Peter Pan for its annual spring musical: Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, March 28 at 2 PM. IND's talented cast and crew will bring the popular story of Peter, the boy who refused to grow up, to the stage. General admission tickets are $10 for adults; $6 for children 10 and under. Tickets are available for purchase at IND the week prior to the show and at the door. For more information, call 410-522-7800 or visit www.INDofMD.org.

The National Catholic Daughters of the

Americas

is offering a $5oo.oo scholarship to an eighth grade girl or boy who will beattending a private or public school in the fall. For further information, please call BettyStricker. 410-552-4490.

Come and sail away on a 7-Night Catholic Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Father Anthony Paulose on September 5 on the Carnival Pride out of Baltimore, MD. Ports of call: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Nassau (Bahamas), and Freeport (

Bahamas

). Prices begin at $1,339 for 2 passengers and includes all port fees and taxes. Daily Mass and Rosary offered. Deposits of only $50 per person will reserve your cabin. Space is limited. For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at 860-399-1785or dpayttc@aol.com.

Are you single? Interested in meeting people and developing friendships? The Catholic Alumni Club a social organization for single professional Catholics is looking for you. Our monthly activities include dinners, movies, cultural, picnics, dances, sports, religious and charitable activities. For information call 410-580-1280 or info@cacbaltimore.org. Check our website at www.cacbaltimore.org.

If your relationship has grown cold and distant, if you are separated or thinking about separation or divorce, we believe Retrouvaille (French for Rediscovery and pronounced Re-tro-vi) can help. Retrouvaille is a Catholic program designed to help hurting couples mend and heal their brokenness. Our next weekend is May 14-15, 2010. All calls and inquiries are confidential For more information please call 410-647-0350 or 301-468-6764. For more information visit our website at: www.HelpOurMarriage.com. If you would like to receive information in the mail, email us at TomnCarol@comcast.net.

Susan Childs, Nurse Practitioner presents: “ Women and Cardiovascular Disease” and Sarah McDonald, Registered Dietician demonstrates: Healthy Heart Cooking” on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM in the Community Room A – Main Entrance. To register call 410-368-2246. Free valet parking. Saint Agnes Hospital, 900 Cato Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229.

The Friends of Mercy Monthly Meeting and Talk will take place on Sunday, March 21 from 2:00-4:00 PM at Mercy High School, 1300 E. Northern Parkway in Baltimore. A donation of $4 is requested which includes light refreshments. Phil Kotschenreuther will be the presenter, his topic is Basic Help with Finances. For more information: http://www.friendsof mercy.org. Info line: 410-893-4584. Email:info@friendsofmercy.org.