What time are the Masses on the weekend?

Mass times are Saturday Vigil at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.

What time are daily Masses?

Daily Masses are in the Chapel Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8:00 a.m., as well as Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

This schedule is subject to change, please check the current bulletin for updates. Go to the Bulletins page.

Are there Saturday morning Masses?

Mass is celebrated on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel.

What are the Mass times for Holy Days of Obligation?

Mass is celebrated on the Vigil at 5:15 p.m. and then on the Holy Day at 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 12:10 and 7:00 p.m.

These times may change due to the day of the week that the Holy Day falls on.

The current bulletin should be used as a resource. Go to the Bulletins page.

When are Baptisms celebrated?

Baptisms are performed on the third Sunday of the month after the 11:15 a.m. Mass. Baptism preparation class is held on Thursday before the third Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the Bornemann Room. Call the Rectory to schedule the Baptism.

When is the Parish Office open?

The Parish Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, our summer hours are in effect: The Parish Office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Friday’s, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

How do I register/ become a parishioner at Sacred Heart?

Call the Parish Office to schedule an appointment with our Church Secretary.

When is the Sacrement of Penance offered?

Penance is offered Saturday Afternoon, 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m., or by appointment.

What do I need to do if I am moving or changing parishes?

Call the Rectory and let the staff know that you are moving or leaving the parish. This allows the Parish to maintain correct information.

How do I become a Volunteer?

To volunteer in the Parish, we do require a full background check to be completed.

 

Fingerprints – all volunteers will need a code from our office (to receive the clearance free of charge.)

  • Contact the Kirsten at the rectory office 610-372-4010 for a code.
  • Go to https://www.identogo.com/
  • Enter your zip code and click “go”
  • Click which center location you’d like to attend
  • Click “schedule appointment”
  • Click “digital fingerprinting”
  • ENTER CODE Volunteer DHS
  • Click Schedule or manage appointment
  • Complete all information
  • Use the unique 17-digit code given to you from the parish office

Many agencies have “walk in” appointments rather than schedule a time – you have that option on the last page.

 

Protecting God’s Children Workshop

All trainings are conducted online and can be found at www.virtusonline.org. Directions on how to sign up for a training can be found HERE.

 

Mandated Reporter

Anyone who volunteers with children must complete this training. A certificate will be made available to you at the end of training. Please print the certificate and send to the school office.

The Diocese of Allentown has approved certain Mandated Reporter training programs other than the one listed above.

List of Approved Providers

reportabusepa.pitt.edu

If you’ve completed any program on the above approved list, you do not need to complete the below mandated reporter training used by the Diocese. Please include certificate in documents to be sent to the office.

 

Allentown Diocese Policies

All volunteers within the Allentown Diocese must sign the Sexual Abuse Policy & Code of Conduct Policy Acknowledgement forms for our files.

Below are both the full policies and the acknowledgement forms.

Please sign the acknowledgement forms and bring them with you or email them to me at: Activity@shrcparish.org

CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY – ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM (english)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM (spanish)

SEXUAL ABUSE POLICY–        ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM (english)

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM (spanish)

 

PA Criminal Background & PA Child Abuse Clearance

Pennsylvania Child Welfare Information Solution (state.pa.us)

 

PA State Police Criminal History Check 

Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History – Home (pa.gov)

New Record Check (Volunteers Only)

Complete these online forms and submit them to the state.

The state will return certificates to you via email.

Bring these certificates to the parish office for our files.

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