In honor of the Patron Saint of Missions, St. Therese, The Little Flower, the Mission Council is challenging our parish during Mission Month, October, to spread love in our community and world with its “Small Acts of Kindness” (SAK) Challenge. Parishioners of all ages can bring Jesus’ Love and Joy to our neighbors. Take the SAK Challenge, post your small acts of kindness on your social media: #acceptthesakchallenge and tag us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Celebrate Respect Life Sunday & October, Respect Life Month, by bringing items for the Spiritual Adoption Baby Shower throughout October! In January, the Sacred Heart M.O.M.S. Group asked parishioners to spiritually adopt unborn children in danger of abortion, praying for them through nine months. Now, we joyfully anticipate their births! Many women choose abortion because they feel helpless. Sacred Heart provides support through our annual baby shower. We accept new and handmade items to donate to the pregnancy help center in Wichita Falls called The Center, where they are distributed to mothers. Please help by bringing clothing, blankets, towels, bibs, diapers, wipes or toiletries to church and placing them in the playpen set up in the foyer during October. At this time, The Center especially needs: baby wash, pacifiers, crib sheets, Items for Boys: bottles, bath towels, bibs, receiving blankets, Items for Girls: bottles, bath towels, bibs, Neutral Items: sleepers, socks, bottles, bath towels, outfits. How many children have been saved by our prayers and donations? Thank you for your generous giving! God bless!
Adoration on Wednesdays only is Back beginning Wed, Oct 7, 2020, from 12:45pm – 8pm Benediction is at 7:45 pm in the main church. We will be adoring every Wednesday in the main church, so please sign up for a regular weekly hour. We will need at least 3 people signed up per hour. The doors will be locked the entire time. We will need one person each hour designated to sit in the back and let people in who knock on the door. Please wear a mask, and social distancing will be maintained. Please call the parish office to sign up for your weekly hour. Please note if you want to be a door monitor.
The next St. Andrew's Breakfast will be on Saturday morning October 17 at St. Patrick Cathedral at 8:00 AM. The day will begin with Mass at the Cathedral followed by breakfast. We encourage young men in high school and college of the Diocese of Fort Worth to attend. With limited space, please reserve your spot by October 14th to the Vocations Office or by calling 817-945-9321.
This weekend, parishes in the Diocese of Fort Worth are taking up the National Collection for The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, Catholic University offers graduate and undergraduate courses in more than 180 academic programs. By giving to the National Collection, you will help support more than 6,000 students who are seeking a faith- filled education at an institution that supports cutting-edge research in multiple fields. Your donation will also enable the continuance of The Catholic Project. Jumpstarted by philanthropic gifts, The Catholic Project is an initiative of the University that aims to help clergy and the lay faithful develop a deeper understanding of the lay vocation and principles for effective action in the wake of the recent Church crisis. Thank you for your generosity. Your donation can be put in the collection boxes in Sacred Heart Church, mailed to the church office at 1504 Tenth Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301, you can text to give by texting CUA to 91999 or give online at this address: https://bit.ly/CatholicUniversityofAmerica Learn more at: collection.catholic.edu
New Beginnings Divorce Recovery Program is offering a free virtual retreat Sept. 11-12 and invites God’s children throughout the world to join for a weekend of healing and hope for all people who have suffered the pain and isolation of divorce. There will be guest speakers, panel discussions, celebration of the Mass, and opportunities for quiet time of reflection in virtual prayer rooms. The event will also be recorded and open for viewing for one week after Sept. 11. You can find more info and register at https://www.newbeginningsevents.org/
The Center’s 2020 Walk-For-Life will be a Virtual Walk for Life from 9 am to 11 am Sat., Sept., 12 at The Center, 4011 Seymour Hwy, Wichita Falls. Participants can drive through and receive a Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuit, walk-for-life favors, fill out registrations and drop off donations. Participants can walk at their own chosen locations and with a group or without a group. The choices are up to them. All Sacred Heart parish members who donated to this event are urged to participate in this celebration of Life for the Unborn. For more information, see The Center's Event Page on their website at http://donate.thecenterwf.org/eventsnews/walk-for-life/
Rachel Ministries is hosting the first ever virtual Rachel Retreat, for those needing healing from abortion, on September 11-13. This virtual retreat will allow you to receive God’s healing after abortion while keeping you safe during these times of Covid 19. If you had one or more abortions and need help healing your heart, this retreat is for you. Space is limited, so contact Rachel Ministries to get more information or register today. As always, your confidentiality is a priority. Call 817-923-4757 or email forgiven@racheltx.org and take your first step towards hope and healing.
This is a friendly reminder to all volunteers to double check your safe environment training certification status on your online profile in Virtus at https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/ or by calling Sacred Heart Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Pilch at the church office at 940-723-5288. Please leave a detailed message with your name and phone number. Thank you.
From Our Parochial Administrator Fr. Jonathan Demma’s 6/23/20 Pastoral Letter: •The parish office remains closed to the public until further notice. Office staff will answer calls from 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 5 pm Monday through Friday. 940-723-5288 •If you have necessary business with our parish staff, please call ahead to schedule an appointment and have someone meet you at the door. •The office remains at 50% employee capacity, so it is important that you communicate your needs ahead of time so that we may schedule our employees accordingly. •Please be sure you are properly wearing a cloth mask when you visit the office. •The parish campus remains closed to meetings and parish ministries. This includes outdoor gatherings on parish property. •If you believe you are an exception, you must contact the parish office for permission on a case by case basis.
Please join Sacred Heart Catholic Church in praying the rosary in honor of the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church at 12:10 pm, Monday, June 1. There will be limited seating in the church, and it will also be livestreamed on the Sacred Heart Facebook and YouTube pages at Sacred Heart Catholic Church WFTX as well as this website.
Regular Weekend Mass times, 5:00 pm Saturdays and 8:00 am, 10:00 am and noon on Sundays resumed on May 2 and 3, 2020. 5:00 pm Saturday Mass is reserved for ages 60 & over & those with serious health issues. Daily Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church resumed Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at 12:10 p.m. In charitable cooperation and for the health and safety of all, please wear a mask to Mass. The chapel will also be open to allow for social distancing. Remember, there is still NO OBLIGATION to attend Mass at this time so if you are sick or have sick family members to attend to, please stay home. All Weekend and Daily will also continue to be livestreamed on Facebook, YouTube and the Sacred Heart Website for those who discern that staying home is the prudent choice for their family due to age, compromised immune system, high-touch of young children, or other health concerns. Holy Communion will still be offered in the parking lot behind the parish hall after daily Mass.
Reconciliation at Sacred Heart resumed Sat., May 2, 2020, from 2 pm to 4:00 pm in the downstairs parish hall and will continue each Saturday at those times. In charitable cooperation and for the health and safety of all, please wear a mask to Reconciliation.
Many faith-based nonprofits and their employees throughout the country, who perform extraordinary works of ministry for the least of these, are facing severe financial hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, it is critical that you contact your Congressional Representative and Senator to support SBA regulatory and other guidance to ensure the inclusion of faith-based nonprofits in the loan program available to nonprofits under the CARES Act. Please take action! There is an easy form to fill out to contact Congress by clicking the following link: https://oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edit?promo_id=8425
Catholic Charities needs a Reception volunteer Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at our client services office located at 907 Holliday Street. Duties include welcoming clients, answering phone, making appointments, and light clerical. If you are interested in one of the shifts, please contact Brent Smith at 940-228-4652 or bsmith@ccdofw.org .
The St. Vincent De Paul Store, , 1516 Beverly Drive, is in immediate need of a volunteer cashier on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on one or both days, OR, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for one shift, and then someone else could do 12:30 - 3 p.m. Please contact Denise Gough at 940-613-5268. Thank you for considering it. We need you!
The Spring 2020 Come & See Weekend will take place at St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, LA. This vocations weekend retreat is scheduled for April 3-5, 2020 for young men 16 years and older who are in high school and college in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Please invite young men to experience what life is like at St. Joseph’s Seminary with others who are discerning a call to the priesthood. Reserve your spot today by March 20, 2020. For more information contact: Father Maurice Moon or by calling 817-945-9321.
The Office of Diaconate Formation will be holding a Deacon Vocation Information Session at St. Michael Catholic Church, Rooms 13 & 15 in Bedford, TX on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 3-5 PM. Men, ages 25 – 57, and their spouses, are invited to come learn about what the Diaconate is about and how the formation program works. For questions, please email Deacon Scott France at scottfrance@holyredeemeraledo.org.
Please read my pastoral letter encouraging support for the Annual Diocesan Appeal. If you have not yet contributed, please use the links provided for "Online Giving" on our homepage, or you may pick up an envelope and more information in the parish at Sunday Mass. Thank you for your support of this important ministry.