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M.O.M.S Ministry Of Mothers Sharing The mission of the Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) is to provide meaningful opportunities for mothers to gather and support one another, across the life span, in the spiritual, personal and social development of family and community. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, throughout the school year, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for group discussions, guest speakers, prayer services and luncheons. |
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The Family Life Ministry, with the help of part-time staff and volunteers, facilitates the spiritual growth and development of all Sacred Heart families by identifying, developing, and administering ministries and activities to meet the diverse needs of families across all age levels in support of the parish mission. |
Coffee on the Grounds is a Family Life sponsored event that offers an opportunity to meet with fellow parishioners after Mass the third Sunday of each month September through May. Coffee and doughnuts are provided after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Masses. The event is manned by volunteers, and this past year has been very successful using various ministries to supply the volunteers. Sacred Heart ministry groups that volunteered are Family Life, RCIA, CYO, Childrens Liturgy, PTO, Altar Society, and St. Vincent de Paul. |
Have you considered joining the Bereavement Ministry? Some of our members serve by donating prepared food for a funeral reception; some serve by organizing the reception and serving the food; others serve by contacting the grieving family, assessing their needs, and providing assistance. Sometimes we simply serve by attending the funeral. There is a place for you in the Bereavement Ministry. Contact B.J. Sanford to reserve your spot. |
Children's Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Word is offered to 3-6 year olds. We offer this special Liturgy at the 10:15 a.m. Mass on Sundays. Children are dismissed after the opening prayer and are led by their teachers to the Parish Hospitality room where they listen and experience Gods word, designed just for them. Once everyone has gathered, the children get to sing and ask for forgiveness by saying the sorry prayer. We then prepare ourselves to listen to the Gospel by singing the Alleluia. Once the Gospel has been read from the Childrens Lectionary, the children reflect and get involved in great discussions regarding the reading. Before the children return to Mass, the teachers provide a wonderful activity that has been designed in correlation with the Gospel reading. Childrens Liturgy of the Word helps the children learn and understand the Liturgy of the Word by keeping it simple, age appropriate, and fun. We also want the children to feel comfortable in participating in the Liturgy of the Word. Most importantly, we want to help our children feel the joy of the Liturgy of the Word. |
Parish Nursery Board The Parish Nursery is located in the Parish Life Center at 306 Walnut. Please park in the back and enter through the double doors. The nursery is open each Sun. from 10:00 a.m until 11:30 a.m. Trained childcare providers, assisted by trained parish youth, provide a safe, nurturing environment for our children (infants through age 5). Nursery care is available throughout the year for special parish celebrations such as the liturgy of the Holy Triduum. The nursery provides childcare for the MOMS meetings on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. In addition, the nursery has a Morning Out program during the school year. The Parish Nursery Board is a group of adults committed to providing a safe nurturing environment for infants and children on the Sacred Heart parish campus. The members meet monthly to provide support, vision, and the development of quality programs that support families of young children. For more information, contact Patty Nowell. |
Sacramental Preparation for Infant Baptism |
Parents of infants and pre-catechetical age children seeking baptism are encouraged to contact the office to schedule an appointment for baptismal class. The life of each child is a precious gift to our faith community. We are here to support families in the nurturance and faith development of their children. For more information, contact Phyllis Lee. |
Sacramental Preparation for Marriage |
Engaged couples anticipating marriage at Sacred Heart are asked to contact Karen Guthrie at the time of engagement. The preparation process is vital to building a sacramental marriage. |
Parish Homebound / Hospital Ministry |
Trained ministers to the parish homebound visit weekly in the homes of families. Those who prefer telephone contact are called weekly. This ministry facilitates a continued connection of our parish community with those who are absent from the assembly due to poor health. The parish currently serves approximately 60 homebound members. |