Sacred Heart of Jesus Church

Blessing of Animals

The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, Oct. 4.  Fr. Petro will administer a special blessing to all pets on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 9:30 a.m. near the front steps of Sacred Heart Church. Parishioners and friends of our parish are invited to bring their animals to the church to pray for the intercession of the saint who loved nature and all of God’s creatures.  To provide a safe environment for all who attend this event, please be sure that all pets are properly restrained.

CCD Registration Form

CCD registration forms for the 2020-2021 academic year are now being accepted.  Forms can be found in the church narthex or by clicking the link below.

2020-2021 CCD Registration Form

Rada Cutlery Fundraiser

40% of all sales will benefit our parish Building Fund.  There are two ways to order – online or via the printed catalog.  Please follow these instructions so that Sacred Heart of Jesus Church receives credit for your purchases:

Online: Parishioners are asked to access Rada via the homepage of the parish website (www.sacredheartdupont.com) and click on the tab that says “Order Here.”

Catalog: Color catalogs are available for those who do not have internet access.  For more information call the parish office.

Resuming of Public Mass

Attendance is cirrently limited to 25% of church capacity or about 82 people. Bishop Bambera orders that all parishes follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control.  However, taking reservations for Masses is no longer required.  We aim to be in full compliance with these safety measures:  People attending Mass should maintain distancing of six feet.  Please keep your hands clean.  If you are sick, please stay home.  The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended by the bishop at this time.  Each member of the faithful will need to wear a mask while in church.  Appropriate cleaning of high-use areas within the church will be done before and after each Mass.  We have been directed to remove the hymnals from the pews and store them until the pandemic has passed.  We have been told that our holy water fonts are to remain empty.  Pastors have been ordered to utilize the short form of readings and offer brief homilies as a way to shorten the duration of Mass.  The offertory procession and sign of peace are suspended until further notice.  Holy Communion may be received either on the tongue or in the hand.  The distribution of the Precious Blood remains suspended at this time.  Extraordinary ministers of Communion are now permitted to take Holy Communion to the homebound/hospitals/nursing homes.