Dependent upon the continuing downward trends for COVID-19 cases, the long-awaited return of the parish choir, alongside the start of a new children’s choir will coincide with the beginning of Advent on Sunday, Nov. 28.

The children’s choir will support the 9 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Parents should have their children meet in the pews near the organ 30 minutes before Mass. Weekly rehearsals for the children’s choir are scheduled for Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the North Campus. Initial rehearsals are slated for Saturday, Nov. 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. at the North Campus.

The Parish Choir will support the 10:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday. Weekly rehearsals currently take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at the North Campus. The first preparation meeting/rehearsal is on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the North Campus.

To register, please contact our director of music, Philip Jakob, via email.

The flowers displayed in our sanctuary for the Easter Season have been given in remembrance or honor of loved ones whose names are listed on the following pages. Click here for a complete list of names and tributes.

The flowers displayed in our sanctuary for the Christmas Season have been given in remembrance or honor of loved ones whose names are listed on the following pages.

Click here for a complete list of names and tributes.

It’s Christmastime here at Sacred Heart! And with the Christmas season comes many of our favorite traditions that we usually celebrate together – like our choir singing Christmas carols or the annual Children’s Christmas pageant. Since we can’t be together in person this year, we’ve recorded videos of both so that you can watch in the comfort and safety of your own home. We hope you enjoy both of these presentations. Merry Christmas!

Children’s Christmas Pageant

Christmas Carols with the Sacred Heart Choir

Christmas Collection for Those in Need

Several of our ministries are teaming together to help those less fortunate this Christmas season and we need your support!  Join us on Saturday, Dec 12th from 10 am – 12 pm at our Sacred Heart North Campus (3515 N. Florida Ave. ) for our final donation drive of the year! This is a drive-through event, so there is no need to leave your car! PLUS, you have the opportunity to say hello to our friars!

Bring any of the items listed below to help a handful of charitable organizations providing essential services within our Community.
– Our Catholic Council of Catholic Women is collecting in support for the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, St. Vincent de Paul, and Salvation Army.
– Our Young Professionals Ministry is collecting support of St. Vincent de Paul.
– Our Open Doors Ministry is collecting in support of Foster Angels.

Items Most Needed:

• Men’s or Women’s Underwear, including T-shirts, underpants
• Men’s or Women’s Socks
• Light Blankets
• Personal Hygiene Items
• Tooth Brushes and Toothpaste
• Disposable Shaving Razors
• Toys for children all ages
• Gifts for Teenagers
  – Dove Body Set (Girls and Boys)
  – Axe Body Set (Boys)
  – Shea Moisture Butter
  – Nail Polish Set
  – Socks
  – Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Visa, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A)

Suggestions on where to purchase “Budget Friendly” items:

Target – You can order online and pick up without leaving your car. Prices listed below reflect regular prices, not reduced.

• 10 pack of women’s underwear is $10
• 6 pack of women’s socks is $9
• Lightweight “twin” blankets $10
• 8 pack men’s Underwear $13.99
• 10 pack men’s ankle socks or crew socks $9.99

Walmart – You can order online and pick up without leaving your car. Prices listed below reflect regular prices, not reduced.

• 6 pack of women’s Underwear $7.99
• 8 pack of women’s socks $8.97
• Lightweight blankets $5.88
• 6 pack of men’s underwear $9.33
• 12 pack of ankle or crew socks $9.97

Over the last few weeks, we’ve brought you our version of a “Rapid Friar Challenge,” where our friars try and answer as many questions as possible in 60 seconds. Who do you think will win? Watch below to find out.

Friar Henry

Fr. Ron