This weekend, August 5th and 6th, will bring a very special guest to Sacred Heart. Br. John Aherne, OFM, who interned with us during the summer of 2014 will be visiting us and sharing his experiences with the Franciscan Missionary Union.
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Hope and Comfort Amid Pain and Loss
Franciscan Care encompasses many ministries, those that participate in outreach like Hands of Hope, to those that support our friends and neighbors through physical, spiritual, or mental suffering like our TGH Eucharistic Ministers and Prison Ministry. But one of those ministries – Bereavement Care – offers hope and comfort amid the pain and loss of our loved ones.
Summer Series – The Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi
Our special Summer Series is back! This year Br. Aaron, our friar summer intern, will be leading a four-week course on the “Word Made Flesh – The Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.” Each week, he’ll take a look at the life of St. Francis and those around him, focusing on short texts and prayers written by St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi.
Every session will begin at 7:00 pm in the San Damiano Center. Take a sneak peek at each week’s theme below. We hope to see you there!
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A Look At Our Past
As the oldest Catholic church on Florida’s West Coast, Sacred Heart has been a part of many moments both big and small – historical events, celebrations and sacraments that run throughout generations, and the every day, simple moments of quiet prayer.
A Eucharistic Devotion
We see them each week. Those men and women who serve in our Liturgical ministry as Eucharistic Ministers. They distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly of parishioners at each Mass, during the week and on the weekend, as well as on special feast days and Solemnities.
Father’s Day Spiritual Bouquets
It’s not too late to offer a spiritual bouquet in honor of fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and all of those men who have shaped us, formed us, and loved us, this Father’s Day.
If you would like to remember someone, please consider offering a spiritual bouquet in their name. Envelope packets for this occasion consist of a Father’s Day card and envelope as well as an offering envelope. You can find the packets on the table at the back of the church or simply ask for one the next time you visit the Sacred Heart Gift & Book Store.
The card is for your use, but please return the offering envelope to the Parish Office or drop it into the offertory basket no later than Wednesday, June 14th, so they can be included in the Mass intentions for all Masses on Father’s Day weekend.
Happy Father’s Day!
Summer Reading
With summertime comes slower days and more time to relax and do the things we’ve always wanted to do. So why not consider joining our Parish Book Club? You can bring your book with you while traveling, while at the beach or pool, or even while relaxing on your back porch with a cup of coffee on those endless summer days.
The group meets once a month to discuss a particular book, and they’ve planned out their reading schedule for the next several months. If any of these books interest you, we hope you join them!
Hospitality At Its Finest
A friendly smile. A welcoming spirit. A helping hand. These are some of the best qualities of Sacred Heart. And nowhere can you experience them firsthand than at an event managed by one of Sacred Heart’s Hospitality Ministries.
Easter Memorials & Tributes
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.
Journey With Us for Holy Week
Holy Week is a journey into the Heart of the Gospel. We hope that you will make room for God during your busy life as it intersects with this Holy Week. It is a matter of the heart. It is at the center of our Christian Faith.
If you’ve never attended the events of Holy Week, here’s a little bit more about them, including what you can expect. To read more about the Triduum, click here.
