Sacred Heart 
Sacred Heart Roman  Catholic Church

Mount Holly, NJ

ADDRESS:  260 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060

PHONE:  
Parish House Office - 609-267-0209
Religious Education Office - 609-267-6319
(For specific staff extensions, please click here)

FAX:  609-267-9293

Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm.
Office closed Saturday and Sunday

The Chapel of the Two Hearts is open.  Please click here for more information.

To learn how you can use our online parish giving option, please click here.

April 2, 2023
Ages 3 plus
https://parishofsacredheart.org/documents/2023/3/pwb_gospel_bw_20230402.pdf  
Ages 7 plus
https://parishofsacredheart.org/documents/2023/3/cwb_gospel_bw_20230402.pdf

March 26, 2023
Ages 3 plus
https://parishofsacredheart.org/documents/2023/3/pwb_gospel_bw_20230326.pdf  
Ages 7 plus
https://parishofsacredheart.org/documents/2023/3/cwb_gospel_bw_20230326.pdf

Healing After Abortion: Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain and sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime. A “Day of Prayer and Healing” offers the opportunity to experience the love and mercy of God and to respond to His invitation to begin the journey of healing the wound of abortion. For upcoming dates, locations, and confidential registration, or just to talk to a Sister, please call the Sisters of Life at (866)-575-0075 (toll free) or visit us at our website. https://sistersoflife.org/healing-after-abortion/
  
Sanación después del aborto.  ¿Conoces a alguien que lleve el sufrimiento del aborto? Siempre hay esperanza. El dolor y la pena del aborto no necesitanperdurar para toda la vida. Un “Día de Oración y Sanación” ofrece la oportunidad para experimentar el amor y la misericordia de Dios y para responder a Su invitación de empezar el camino de sanar la herida del aborto. Para las próximas fechas, ubicaciones y registro confidencial, favor de comunicarse con Hna.Benedicta de Las Hermanas de la Vida al (866)-575-0075 o https://sistersoflife.org/healing-after-abortion/  o llamar a Rosemary – (646) 552-8093.

You can find our YouTube Channel at this link, where you can also opt to subscribe and receive notifications and reminders of upcoming livestreams.  

Below you will be able to access our upcoming Sunday morning Mass.  (This Mass can also be accessed from the YouTube Channel link above.)  At each 9:30 Mass, the Act of Spiritual Communion is prayed along with those attending from home.  You can find the prayer below, or a printable version at this link.



 

The indoor mask and social distancing mandates have been lifted by the Governor and the Bishop.

You may continue to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable.

Those who are unvaccinated are encouraged to wear a mask.

Sunday Mass at 9:30 and Wednesday Mass at 8:30 will continue to be live-streamed for those who wish to participate at home.


Please click here to read Father John's Reflection for this Sunday.

Holy Week Confessions: 
Saturday, April 1st, following the 8:30am Mass
Monday, April 3rd, 4:00pm to 4:30pm
Tuesday, April 4th, 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Wednesday, April 5th, 9:00am to 9:30am 
Note: Confessions will not be available Good Friday or Holy Saturday. The dates and times listed above will be the last opporunity for confessions before Easter. 

The Sacred Triduum:
Holy Thursday, April 6th
8:30am Morning Prayer (livestream)
7:30pm Mass of the Lord's Supper (livestream), The Garden Experience following Mass
Eucharistic Adoration will conclude with Night Prayer at 11:45pm.

Good Friday, April 7th
8:30am Morning Prayer (livestream)
11:00am Stations of the Cross (Sacred Heart Cemetery)
3:00pm The Lord's Passion (livestream)
-Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. During Veneration, the Cross may be touched, kissed or held. Veneration may also be done by bowing, kneeling or pausing for a moment of silent Adortion.
7:00pm Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 8th
8:30am Morning Prayer (livestream)
11:00am Blessing of Easter Food
8:00pmThe Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (livestream)
Blessing the Fire, Preparation of the Candle, The Easter Proclamation, The Liturgy of the Word, The Liturgy of Baptism and Confirmation, The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Easter Sunday, April 9th
7:30am Mass - Church
9:30am Mass - Church (livestream)
11:30am Mass - Church and Auditorium
No evening Mass
 

*NEW* Posted March 27th - Please click here for Sacred Heart School's PTA Cookie Dough Fundraiser! 

*NEW* Posted March 24th - The Sacred Heart School PTA is having a clothing drive on April 15th and 16th in the auditorium. Saturday, April 15th from 4 to 6pm. Sunday, April 16th from 8am to 12:30pm. Pick up day is Monday, April 17th from 3 to 4pm. Acceptable items are: clothing for men, women and children. Shoes - please bag shoes separately from other items. Clothiing accessories: belts, hats, scarves, handbags, glvoes etc... Soft household items like towels, blankets, bed sheets, pillows, quilts, comforters and curtains. Small toys (2ft. or less). Stuffed animals, bikes and scooters. Unacceptable items: Car seats no longer accepted, sports equipment, no board games, books, puzzles, pots and pans. No electrical devices or glass. No large toys, high chairs, baby cribs. No VCR tapes, furniture or outdoor play sets. For questions please contact: [email protected] 

*NEW* Posted March 10th - Sacred Heart School Spring Gala Update - Tickets Now on Sale, Award Winners Announced!

The Friends of Sacred Heart School is happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for our Spring Gala, which will take place at Deerwood Country Club on Saturday, April 22nd at 6 pm. It will be a wonderful night of dinner, dancing, and celebrating our School and our community - we hope you can join us!  Ticket forms can be found in the vestibules of the Church, and on our website at https://parishofsacredheart.org/foshs and payment can be made by cash, check or credit card. Please see our form or website for more information.

We are also thrilled to announce that this year's recipient of our Legacy Award is the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the recipient of our Heart of the Community Award is the Spellbound Community Giving Corp! We look forward to honoring both of these organizations at our Gala for all of the wonderful work they do for others.

Additional Gala information...

50/50s - We will have a 50/50 the night of the Gala and will be selling tickets in the auditorium on March 19th, March 25th and 26th after all Masses. *You do not need to be present at the Gala to win. 50/50s are $10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $25.

Sponsorships - Do you have a business to advertise? Would you like to add a message of congratulations to our award recipients in our program? Please contact us at [email protected] for information!  

Basket Donations - We are putting together some high-end baskets to raffle, and are accepting donations of gift cards and/or new items (still in the original box or wrapping). If you'd like to make a contribution, please email us at [email protected].

All proceeds from our Gala benefit Sacred Heart School. We thank you for your support of SHS, and hope you can join us on April 22nd!
 

*NEW* Posted March 7th - Please click the link for a message from Bishop David O'Connell, about the Holy Season of Lent. https://youtu.be/04iG9rxDnJw

Save the Date! Our parish chicken dinner is on Saturday, May 20th after the 4:30pm Mass. We also need volunteers to help set-up and take down tables and for clean up. If you are interested, please call Merry Marcellino at 609-267-0209, ext. 305 for details. 

*NEW* Posted March 6th - Please click here for new Communion directives from Father John. 

*NEW* Posted March 1st - Please click here for information about Sacred Heart's evening with Daniel Palmieri on The Holy Eucharist. 

Give It (Plastic) Up for Lent – Return of the Trex Project
Have you ever noticed just how much plastic goes into your garbage each week? Girl Scout Troop 27140 was so inspired by the plastic recycling by the Santa Maria Columbiettes #1179 that they partnered to continue this work! There is a very easy way you can help divert your plastic from ending up in landfills or even our oceans by simply collecting and turning your plastic in for recycling! Collect your CLEAN and DRY plastic bags, bread bags, dry cleaner bags, and plastic wrappings from paper towels, bath tissue, and cases of water, etc. The collaboration between the Girl Scouts and the Columbiettes began in October and together we have already recycled over 1300 lbs of plastic! Our goal is to reach 2000 lbs by April 1st. For every 500 lbs collected Trex, the sponsor of this recycling program, awards the group a bench. The Girl Scouts are working with local schools to provide a “Buddy Bench” for the school playgrounds so no children ever feel left out or lonely! Please drop off your bags in the labeled white collection bin on the small side porch of the Parish House facing the church. The bags will be picked up daily. Please contact Ann Putnam 910-545-8142 for any additional questions. May your Lenten discipline lead to a “greener” Earth!

*NEW* Posted February 8th - Catholic Relief Services’ earthquake relief efforts. The web page through which donations can be made is https://support.crs.org/donate/earthquakes.  You also can use this hyperlink:  Click HERE. 
We have been updating our coverage at www.TrentonMonitor.com and will add information about How to Help as it becomes available.  Please let us know if you have any questions we might help with. 

*NEW* Posted February 7th - Please click here for information about the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. 

Volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul
People who come to us to volunteer are the grace God sends us so our mission to serve the poor can be carried out within the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Are you interested in serving the poor in our community? Please email Michele at [email protected] if you want to learn more about volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul.
God Bless, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Your friends at St. Vincent de Paul


Bishop O'Connell's Catechetical Series on the Eucharist- An Overview
My purpose is writing this catechetical series is simple: to re-present the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Holy Eucharist as the Lord Jesus Christ’s own Body and Blood, his ‘gift for the life of the world’ (John 6: 51),” wrote Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., in the preface to his new five-part Catechetical Series on the Eucharist.

Made available in text, video and as a podcast, the first installment of the series was released Oct. 18, the Feast of St. Luke. Each new installment will drop weekly through Nov. 15. All released content will be available at DioceseofTrenton.org/eucharist-series and the entire series will be published in The Monitor Magazine’s November issue.

“It is my hope,” said Bishop O’Connell, “that this series will help catechize the faithful and dispel recently and widely advertised misunderstandings about the Eucharist,” proposing that the series may be useful in parish or school programs, especially during the National Eucharistic Revival, a three-year initiative to inspire people to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist. Please click the link below for more information. 
https://dioceseoftrenton.org/eucharist-series

The Anointing of the Sick serves to help us to remember our need for spiritual and physical healing.­ It is no longer called The Last Rites, nor is it to be reserved for someone who is near death. Please click here for more information. To schedule the anointing please call 609-267-8940. 

Please click here for information on the National Eucharistic Revival. 

Pope Francis has called for all Catholics to unite in prayer with him and the bishops of the world as he consecrates Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Mother. 

A prayer for Ukraine

Loving God,
We pray for the people of Ukraine,
for all those suffering or afraid,
that you will be close to them and protect them.

We pray for world leaders,
for compassion, strength and wisdom to guide their choices.

We pray for the world
that in this moment of crisis,
we may reach out in solidarity
to our brothers and sisters in need.

May we walk in your ways
so that peace and justice
become a reality for the people of Ukraine
and for all the world.

Amen.

please click here for information on how to help the families in Ukraine affected by the conflict with Russia. 
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places to donate. This list is not exhaustive.
The international Caritas confederation is collecting funds to help Caritas Ukraine. In the United States, that is through Catholic Relief Services. Internationally, you can donate through Caritas Internationalis.
The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia also has a link to donate.
Two pontifical agencies also are taking donations for Ukraine: Catholic Near East Welfare Association and Aid to the Church in Need. Internationally, Aid to the Church can be reached here.
The Knights of Columbus launched the Ukraine Solidarity Fund for humanitarian needs in Ukraine and through refugee sites in Poland.
Donations can also be made to Jesuit Refugee Service to support the agency’s work with those forced to flee conflict in Europe.
The Salesians also are accepting donations to help refugees 

Please click here for the Prayer for the Synod on Synodality. 

Parish Email Updates - If you haven't already done so and would like to sign up for email updates from Sacred Heart, you can fill out the form at this link!   

Posted December 16th - Please click here to read about Catholic Charities services.

 

Food Distribution:  SVDP will now be open for food distribution on the following days/hours:

Monday - 10:00-12:00 and 6:30-8:00
Tuesday - 10:00-12:00 
Thursday - 10:00-12:00 and 6:30-8:00

Donations:  Please place your non-perishable donations in the blue bins in the church vestibule. 

The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is currently in need of the following:

Cereal
toilet paper
spaghetti sauce
peanut butter
jelly
canned peas 
rice in 1 or 2 pound bags

Thank you for your continued support. If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make checks payable to:  
Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Thank you!