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The PTG is excited about a new event this year: the Second Hand Chic Fashion Sale. You can help by volunteering, donating, attending, or all three!

To volunteer

Many volunteer shifts are available for all areas of the sale.  

Volunteers are invited to a special launch sale from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, with complimentary wine and cheese and a jewelry drawing.

It is suggested that you sign up with other parents from your grade level: 

Grades K-2: Feb 28 and March 3 (drop-off), March 4 (setup), March 6 (sale)
Grades 3-5: March 1(drop-off), March 5 (setup), March 7 (sale), March 9 (clean-up)
Grades 6-8: March 2 (drop-off), March 5 (setup), March 8 (sale)

On-site child care will be provided to volunteers on Saturday and Sunday shifts. Children must be 3 years or older and potty trained.

To donate

Donate gently used quality garments, shoes, accessories, sports gear and equipment. We are seeking better brand-name men's, women's, maternity, and children's fashions, as well as accessories, and sports gear.

As a donor, you will be invited to a special launch sale with complimentary wine and cheese and a jewelry drawing. Details will be provided to you upon donation. 

Donations will be accepted in the auditorium during the following times:
• Saturday, February 28 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, March 1 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, March 2 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, March 3 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To shop

Preview sale for donors and volunteers:
• Thursday, March 5 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Regular sale hours:
• Friday, March 6 - 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 7 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, March 8 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  (1-4 p.m. fill a bag for $20)                                                                               

For more information please contact Amy Volpe 412-295-9260 or jaisvolpe@gmail.com.

During the most recent Student Council meeting, Deacon John Vaskov of Sacred Heart Parish spoke to students about his involvement with the East End Cooperative Ministries (EECM). As many of you know, the Student Council sponsors monthly collections for the EECM. The EECM is a local ministry that includes 45 congregations in the Pittsburgh area. Sacred Heart is the only one that promotes student involvement in the collection of food donations. 

Deacon Vaskov explained how the donations help the less fortunate in our area. The donations help to feed 600 families each month. Last year, 25,000 meals were served at the EECM facility, and 43,000 meals were delivered to shut-ins and the elderly.

Food products aren’t the only items needed at the EECM. A recent collection of winter outerwear yielded 800 coats that were distributed to community residents to help them keep warm this winter. Deacon Vaskov also mentioned that the EECM provides tutors for approximately 50 students per week. 

As you can see, the EECM provides many services within our community and is grateful for our support. Your donations are really making a difference in the lives of many people! So keep those donations coming, and thank you in advance for your generosity.

A current Scrip ordering schedule is in this month’s envelope. Note that the last ordering date is March 18. An updated Scrip order form is also available on the school website.

The SHES Annual Sarris Easter Candy Sale kicked off on January 20 and forms were sent home. Profits from the sale help to support many of the PTG sponsored activities held throughout the year so we encourage children to sell to family, friends and neighbors. Final turn in date is February 17.

Please take advantage of the new online ordering for out-of-town family and friends. Online orders will be shipped directly to the customer so there is no need to worry about deliveries or collecting money. The group ID for online ordering is 10-1411 and orders can be placed at www.sarriscandiesfundraising.com.

Pick-up for paper orders will be on Wednesday, March 18 in the lower level of the Monsignor Keane Activities Building (gym) between 2 and 6 p.m.

If you have any questions or would like to help, please email Danielle Cessna at mainierodj@hotmail.com.

The International Connections Committee invites families to a casual Potluck and Bowling Social from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 in the Sacred Heart Activity Room (basement of gym). The International Committee seeks to extend friendship and encourage cultural understanding.

Please come and enjoy food, beverages, and dessert. All families are welcome. Please RSVP by Feb. 6 to Yuka Thomas at shesinterconnect@gmail.com.  We look forward to seeing you!

The Private School Aid Service (PSAS) form will be available for distribution soon, but it can be downloaded now. Applications for this Diocesan financial aid must be postmarked by March 16. Take a moment to review eligibility requirements. 

A Principal’s signature is required for preschool aid, and a Pastor’s signature is required for Bishop’s Education Fund consideration (more details below).

In addition, the Diocese will soon provide a link and information for an online application for parents who'd prefer to apply online. Stay tuned for further details through an Option C e-blast..

Pastor's signature for Bishop's Education Fund

School families planning to apply for the Bishop’s Education Fund scholarships must meet the following criteria for Fr. Grecco’s signature on their application:

1) Child(ren) must be baptized Catholics.

2) The family must be registered in Sacred Heart parish. 

3) The family must be using the envelope offering system of the parish and practicing the Catholic faith regularly (Mass attendance should be weekly). 

The application must be postmarked by March 16. Forms dropped off on the deadline date cannot be assured of attention.

What does Eucharist mean to you? Do you  want to grasp a deeper knowledge of the Jewish roots, the Paschal Mystery, the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the sacrifice and offering, the pledge and glory in the Eucharist?

A six-week course on the Eucharist will be presented from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays from Feb. 2 to March 9 in the Bishop Winter Room for any interested adult (no cost). Fifteen Catechetical credits are available for those needing credit hours (credit cost is $30). 

For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Smoller at 412.661.0187 ext. 118 or sacredheartparishreled@gmail.com.

Confirmation Retreat Day is Feb. 11

Confirmation Retreat Day is scheduled for Feb. 11 for 8th grade students being confirmed this spring. The candidates will be bussed to Martina Spirituality Center at 8:30 a.m. and return to the school at 2:30 p.m. in time for dismissal from school. Lunch is provided at no cost. Uniforms do not need to be worn; however, the dress code for the day should be in compliance with the school’s policy.

Confirmation Family Home Sessions are Feb. 22

Confirmation Family Home Sessions are a time for Confirmation candidates and sponsors to come together in a small group setting to discuss and share witness to the faith. These sessions will be conducted on Sunday, February 22.  Confirmation families interested in being a host family, please contact Sharon Smoller at 412-661-0187 ext. 118 or sacredheartparishreled@gmail.com.

Confirmation is April 12; rehearsal is April 8

Confirmation will be celebrated at Sacred Heart at 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 12 with Bishop William J. Waltersheid. 

A rehearsal will take place on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. in church for candidates and sponsors.

Second grade students preparing for First Reconcilation will celebrate the sacrament on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. in the church.  Children  and families should arrive no later than 12:45 p.m.  A light reception will follow.

The Love Walk for the Poor will be on Sunday, February 15.

The day’s event begins with Mass celebrated by Bishop Zubik at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church followed by a one mile walk to East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM) for fellowship, a craft and refreshments.

This is a special event for diocesan youth, families  and others as they will walk in the shoes of the poor then donate a food or baby item to help our neighbors in need. Donations benefit EECM and Catholic Charities.

This year, 7th grade students from SHES are required to attend to fulfill Confirmation requirements; a letter and permission slip were mailed home in December.

Permission slips are due to the Religious Education Office by Feb. 10. Questions, contact Sharon Smoller at 412-661-0187 ext. 118 or sacredheartparishreled@gmail.com.

We would like to thank all of the students, parents and staff who participated in the backpack and school supplies drive for Acculturation for Justice, Access, and Peace Outreach (AJAPO) this past month—it was a huge success!

AJAPO is a refugee resettlement organization that helps families acclimate to their new lives in the United States. Services range from setting up housing, helping with social security, employment, medical appointments, cultural orientation, ESL classes, school enrollment for children and more. In the past two months families from 6 countries have arrived with a total of 19 kids enrolled in school. Your donations have allowed children to start school on the right foot with the tools they need to perform well in classes.

CISV-Pittsburgh has a mission to forge peace by building global friendships. Find out more about us at www.pitt.cisvusa.org or email araslevich@gmail.com.

Thank you to all who helped to make our annual Christmas tournament a huge success.

As many of you know, the Christmas tournament is the Sacred Heart Athletic Association’s biggest fundraiser. There is much time and attention needed to run the tournament, so a big thanks to all who volunteered their time!

Congratulations to the Sacred Heart JV boys for winning their division! Congrats to the other Sacred Heart teams for their good showings as well!

If anyone is ever interested in getting involved with the Sacred Heart Athletic Association (we are always looking for volunteers), please contact Michele Cromer at mcromer@gtnlaw.com.

WQED offers World Channel 

WQED is now offering a dynamic line-up of national and international content on a new service called the WORLD Channel. The schedule includes programs that range from non-fiction and science, to news, public affairs, and documentaries from independent producers. The full schedule can be viewed at worldchannel.org.

World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

The World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of key global issues throughout Western Pennsylvania in an effort to increase the region’s global competence so that it can better compete and collaborate in the global environment of the 21st century. Programming is for adults and young adults. For more information, visit www.worldpittsburgh.org.

In conjunction with Sacred Heart Parish, the school will collect tuna to be contributed to the food bank run by the East End Cooperative Ministry.

Each month, the Student Council members encourage all of us to contribute a different featured food to share with our neighbors in need. Thank you for your support.