The Synod on Synodality is here! On October 28, 2021, Pope Francis formally opened a two-year process called “A Synod on Synodality.” Synodality is the experience of the people of God, the whole church, "walking together," understanding our church’s responsibility to serve and preach the Good News to our modern-day world. The sessions, of no more than 10 participants in each, will consist of parishioners listening to each other as they share their experiences of encounters with Christ. Where is the Holy Spirit leading you? What are the roles the church and parish can play in helping you to deepen your faith?
If you have any problems signing up or do not have access to a computer, call Amy in the Parish Office (916-456-4136, ext.2) and she will enroll you. To prepare yourself for the listening sessions, you are encouraged to visit https://www.scd.org/synod
The Hospital’s Chaplaincy Department is looking for volunteer Eucharistic Ministers to serve their patients on a regular basis. Each volunteer would need to be fully Covid- vaccinated, and had their flu vaccination and TB test (which latter two are provided annually by Employee Health). ● The Volunteer Services Department would provide basic volunteer orientation/information annually, and the Chaplaincy Department would provide Eucharistic Minister information and orientation. If interested contact Hai Tran in the Chaplaincy Department at Mercy General Hospital during day-time working hours at 916-453- 4545.
Members of the Advent Giving Tree committee organize and help carry out the Sacred Heart tradition of providing Christmas gifts to those in need. Much of the work done by the committee takes only a few minutes immediately after Advent weekend Masses, yet there are opportunities for those who wish to get even more involved in this joyous outreach project. For more information contact Sharon Rich at 916-736-3925.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal men’s organization involved in social service activities. Members offer educational scholarships, youth programs and activities for seniors. They also have an extensive life insurance program for their membership. Membership is open to all Catholic men 19 years of age and older. For more information contact Dale Edwards at 916-804-0733.
The parish publishes a semi-annual newsletter entitled, “The Spirit of Sacred Heart.” The newsletter shares the good news being accomplished at Sacred Heart. Past issues have featured the new school, the 75th anniversary of the Parish, various parish ministries, and the newly renovated church interior. For more information contact Pam Milchrist at milchrist@surewest.net or at 916-731-5199.
The local group of the St. Vincent de Paul Society chapter based at St. Mary’s and Sacred Heart parishes provides support for people living in the parish boundaries. The support can be food, finances, or other things as needed, at the request of a St. Vincent de Paul volunteer who work with individuals and families in need. At the end of each month the parish collects food for distribution to the Society’s clients in our geographic area, bags are prepared for families and taken to them by volunteers. Recently, contributions to the food closet maintained by the Sac State Newman Center has been added to address the needs of students at California State University.
The mission of this ministry is a commitment to the Catholic Church’s teaching that all human life - born or unborn, able or disabled, young or old – is sacred and worthy of protection from the moment of conception to natural death. All parishioners are invited to explore how this protection may affect each of them during their lifetime. The group meets quarterly. In addition, there are multiple events in which some or all members participate during the year, with plenty of opportunity for prayer – especially the Rosary. Interested parishioners are encouraged to take the handouts from the church vestibule. For further information, contact Candace Briggs at 916-456-7161.
Coffee and donuts are served in the parish hall after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays, except during the summer months. This activity coincides with the conclusion of the Children's Church and provides an opportunity for fellowship, sharing and caring, making new friends in the parish, and for continuing the celebration of the Mass just attended. Be sure to stop by and meet your fellow parishioners. It does not occur during the summer months. For more information contact Amy Peterson at 916-494-3958.
During Lent, the committee coordinates four Friday soup suppers each to raise funds for a different community charity. Volunteers prepare and serve the meals. During the meal, a representative of the charity of the week presents an overview of the charity purpose and goals. For more information contact the Parish Office at 916-452-4136, ext. 2.
ROMA is a small committee of parishioners who meet to make rosaries. Some rosaries are made available in the church vestibule and others are sent to the missions. The group receives donations to purchase the materials needed to make the rosaries and make them available free of charge. For more information contact Tila Madrigal at tilamadrigal@gmail.com or at 916-947-2683.
To create a new sense of community at Sacred Heart, this event was introduced in 2018. This coffee and donuts event is held in the parish hall on the second Sunday of each month. after the 11:00 am Mass. All parishioners and their families are welcome, regardless of the Mass they attend and parishioners who go to an earlier Mass are very much encouraged to attend. It is a chance to catch up with fellow parishioners and meet some new people.