Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
215 Lackawanna Avenue, Dupont, Pennsylvania 18641
Phone: (570)654-3713 | Email: shojesuschurch@gmail.com
Rev. Father Thomas J. Petro, J.C.L., KCHS, Pastor
Parish Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.;
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Founded in 1902 by Polish immigrants as a parish of the Diocese of Scranton.
Celebrating 122 years of Faith!
Coffee Klatch
A “Coffee Klatch” to socially gather and meet Fr. Petro, as well as our fellow parishioners from both parishes, will be held on Sunday, July 20, after the 8 a.m. in the Queen of the Apostles Hall and after the 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Sacred Heart Church Hall. These informal gatherings will allow us to chat, drink coffee, eat doughnuts, break the ice, make new friends and revive old acquaintances. Please try to attend either one of them (or both!) on July 20. Let’s get to know each other better!
Summer Theology Series
An Adult Summer Theology Series will be offered in SH church hall at 6:30 p.m. on July 30, August 6 and August 13 by Bill Jones, a former Lutheran pastor and Catholic convert. Parishioners from both our parishes, and the public, are invited to attend. Please see the bulletin for the topics for the scheduled dates.
Vision 2030 Linkage Update
Queen of the Apostles Parish, Avoca (Saint Mary Church)Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, DupontNew Mass schedule (effective July 1, 2025)Weekend MassesSaturday4:00PM- SH (Confessions will be heard at 3:00PM)5:30PM- SM*Sunday8:00AM- SM10:30AM- SHWeekday MassesMonday, Wednesday, Friday- 7:30AM (SH)*Tuesday, Thursday- 9:00AM (SM)*Holy Days of ObligationVigil- 4:00PM (SH)Day- 7:00AM (SH)*, 5:30PM (SM) Religious EducationClasses for children in kindergarten through 8th grade will be held on Sundays during the academic year at both parishes from 9:15-10:15AM. Both programs will follow the same calendar.SH (Sacred Heart) and SM (Saint Mary) denotes the church building in which the Mass is celebrated.*These Masses will be quiet or recited Masses without Music.
Online Giving
Columbarium for the interment of cremains
A columbarium for the interment of cremains has been erected in the recently developed Holy Sepulchre section of our cemetery. Sales for single and double niches are now being taken. If you would like to purchase a columbarium niche, call the Parish Office at 570-654-3713, to make an appointment.