SAINT JOHN PAUL II MONSTRANCE
The late Pope John Paul II blessed six Monstrances for use for people to pray for an increase of vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life. The Monstrances were designated for Eucharistic adoration for vocations for each major continent or geographical area around the world as a symbol of the connection between the Eucharist and priestly vocations.
The USCCB gave the Monstrance to Serra with the instruction to fulfill the Pope’s request: to ensure that this Monstrance be used in local parishes so that all Catholics far and wide would come together and pray for vocations.
On Thursday, September 21, the North American Monstrance will be at Sacred Heart Parish for Adoration:
• From after the 8am Mass until approximately 10:15 am with simple Reposition (students are scheduled for adoration);
• From 6-8pm for regularly scheduled Adoration with recitation of the Litany of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Please try to take some time during this special opportunity for prayer and grace, asking our Eucharistic LORD to bless the Church, and especially our diocese with fruitful increase to the Ordained Ministry and Consecrated Life.
In your charity and generosity, consider supporting this noble cause for the good of both our Sacred Heart Church and School Community. No contribution is too small or too large! Please see the accompanying Pledge form for contribution to this fund. Located inside for download.
The Vincentian Congregation, a missionary sending Religious Congregation was founded in Kerala, India, modeled after the Congregation of the Mission founded by St. Vincent de Paul. Members of this flourishing Religious Congregation, are engaged in Mission Work in all parts of India, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
On Friday, September 15th, Sacred Heart Parish will host a Monte Carlo Night Gala event at the Tinnemyer residence! It has been four years since our last major fundraising event, we are eager to gather together again to celebrate our beloved school and parish community. This is an opportunity to participate in the evenings games or just catch up with fellow parishioners.
Italian Picnic Buffet WILL BE SERVED FROM 12:30 TO 2:30 ONLY which will include Zita, Sausage & Peppers and Meatball sandwiches, pizza, salad & bread will be held on Sunday, August 13th at Victor Emmanuel Grove from 12 noon to 4 PM. It’s time to celebrate! Wrist Band price for the Italian Buffett will be $20.00 (which will include one pick a ticket entry) for adults and children over the age of 12. Fun and games for adults and children. A D.J will also be entertaining us with music. Admission will be by wrist band only. Wrist bands will go on sale the weekend of July 16th. Wristbands can be purchased at Sacred Heart or Holy Rosary during office hours. Or Some weekends after Masses. Knights of Columbus will be selling the wrist bands. Come out with your family and friends to enjoy a great Sunday out.
Our SVDP Toilet Paper and Soap Drive will take place on the weekend of 8/12 and 8/13. Please mark your calendars! Donations will be collected in front of the church and will be brought to St. Joseph’s Parish food pantry to help those in need. Thank You for all you do to help our community!