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

Parish House Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9am to 4pm 

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Sacred Heart School
 Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8am to 3pm

Religious Education 
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
9am to 2pm

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.

May 22nd
Ages 3 plus
https://parishofsacredheart.org/documents/2022/5/pwb_gospel_bw_20220522.pdf  
       
 Ages 7 plus
https://parishofsacredheart.org/documents/2022/5/cwb_gospel_bw_20220522.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 on March 7th.  (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.

*NEW* Posted May 21st - Please click here for a letter from Father John and a statement from the Bishop about the recent vandalization at one of our parishes. 

Also, Our Religious Education program is getting ready to open registration for our parish children entering 1st grade and continuing through 8th grade.  They are in need of catechists to help the children grow in our Catholic faith, and if you are interested, please contact Barb Kane at barbkane@sacredheartRE.org 

*NEW* Posted May 9th - Please click here for information about the Feast of the Ascension.       

Anyone who wishes to place fresh flowers near the statue of Mary in the Church during the month of May is most welcome to do so.  Please be sure to mark the bottom of your vase with your name and phone number so we may contact you to pick up your vase when the blooms have faded.

*NEW* Posted March 25th - 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. 

Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we turn to you.  As our Mother, you love us and know us: no concern of our hearts is hidden from you.  Mother of mercy, how often we have experienced your watchful care and your peaceful presence!  You never cease to guide us to Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Yet we have strayed from that path of peace.  We have forgotten the lesson learned from the tragedies of the last century, the sacrifice of the millions who fell in two world wars.  We have disregarded the commitments we made as a community of nations.  We have betrayed peoples’ dreams of peace and the hopes of the young.  We grew sick with greed, we thought only of our own nations and their interests, we grew indifferent and caught up in our selfish needs and concerns.  We chose to ignore God, to be satisfied with our illusions, to grow arrogant and aggressive, to suppress innocent lives and to stockpile weapons.  We

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.

*NEW* Posted March 8 - Please click here for information about the Bishop's Annual Appeal. 

Also posted March 7th - please click here for information on how to help the families in Ukraine affected by the conflict with Russia. 
Also, 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. 

*NEW* -Dear Parishioners,
        Those of you who use parish envelopes for your offerings to our parish may have noticed a new envelope in the January mailing for School Support “Secure Our Future Fund”.  These envelopes will be in each monthly packet.  The response for this month has been very generous and very much appreciated.  Thank you for your support of Sacred Heart School.  If you do not use parish envelopes but would still like to contribute to the future of our School please indicate so somewhere on your offering.
May God bless you for your faithful support of Sacred Heart and keep you in His care.
Father John
 

*NEW* Posted November 16th - Papa John's in Mount Holly, has set up a code for donations to go to Sacred Heart School until the end of the school year. You can enjoy 30% off while supporting the school by ordering online @papajohns.com using the fundraising promo code: SHS30 You will receive 30% off your regular menu priced pizza and Papa John's will donate 10% of your order total to Sacred Heart School. The offer expires on June 30, 2022.

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 am - 12:00 pm, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Donations:  Please place your non-perishable donations in the blue bins in the church vestibule.  Thank you for your continued support.

The pantry is currently in need of canned or boxed potatoes, spaghetti sauce, canned peas, rice sides, jelly(not peanut butter), canned meat, and rice in 1 or 2-pound bags or boxed. 

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