Sacred Heart Parish

Come and join our 10th graders as they celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, Thursday, May 14, 7:00pm.

Please remember in your prayers Madeline Gohman who died on Saturday. Services for Madeline are at Sacred Heart Church, Tuesday, May 5, with visitation beginning at 9am followed by the mass of christian burial at 10:30am. For the complete obituary please click here

For the latest news on the H1N1 Novel Influenza (formerly known as swine flu) from the Minnesota Department of Health please click here

All parish events are taking place as scheduled. Bishop Kinney has issued a statement saying that those who are exhibiting flu-like symptoms are dispensed from attending the Sunday liturgy and encouraged to stay home. For additional information on how to respond to the H1N1 Novel Influenza please click here

Take part in the life of the parish by sharing your gifts. The weekend of April 25, 26 is Time and Talent Sign Up. Sign up forms will be mailed the week of April 19th. The form is also available by going to the Stewardship tab and clicking on Time and Talent. You will also find Descriptions of Time and Talent Opportunities there as well.

Join us as we celebrate the generous gifts of time and talents shared at Sacred Heart. On April 18 and 19 we will be celebrating and recognizing the many ministries of our faith community. We truly “make a difference in the lives of others” here at Sacred Heart. Join fellow parishioners for refreshments, door prizes, children’s activities and more!

Sacred Heart School's Annual Live and Silent Auction is taking place Saturday, April 18th, from 9:00am to 1:00pm on the school grounds. Come and place bids on a variety of items. Food and beverage available. To view the Auction Bill please click here

Adult Faith Formation Speaker on Wednesday, April 15 at Sacred Heart Church from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Come join us for an energizing evening presented by Jackie Witter, Ed.D., whose talk is titled “Wonderful in Our Eyes: Easter Joy in the Real World.” Once the glory of Easter Sunday is past, how do we maintain that joy, especially in light of the many global issues that crowd the news and demand our attention? Child care is available by calling Maureen in advance at the Parish Office. Registration is not necessary, and all are welcome.

Please remember in your prayers Eunice Doyle who died Friday. Eunice is the mother of Fr. Gene Doyle who was pastor here at Sacred Heart from 1988 to 2005. For a complete obituary and to send your condolence click here Fr. Gene's mailing address: Church of Our Lady of the Lake, P.O. Box 100, Big Lake, MN 55309-0100

Please remember in your prayers Al Bueckers who died Sunday, March 29.

Visitation for Al Bueckers is Wednesday, April 1, 4pm - 8pm, Williams-Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids, with parish prayers at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, April 2, 11:00am, Sacred Heart Church, with burial at the parish cemetery.

Please remember in your prayers Leroy Kipka who died Saturday, March 21 and Victor Wintheiser who died Sunday, March 22.

Visitation for LeRoy Kipka is Friday, March 26, 4pm - 8pm, Williams-Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids, with parish prayers at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, March 27, 10:30am, Sacred Heart Church, with burial at the Church of St. Lawrence Cemetery in Duelm.

Service for Victor Wintheiser is Wednesday, April 1, 3pm at Good Shepherd Chapel.