Sacred Heart Church - Southbury, Connecticut, U.S.A.


No one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.

1 Cor. 12:3b-7

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Mission Statement

The Crucifixion

Sacred Heart Parish is a faith filled family and vibrant Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ. We are the visible presence of Jesus Christ through:

  • Creating a welcoming, joyful, and compassionate atmosphere for all;
  • Empowering the gifts of one another;
  • Supporting one another on our journey of faith;
  • Sharing God’s unconditional love;
  • Providing opportunities for spiritual growth through ministry and worship, in particular, the Eucharist;
  • Advocating responsibility for the poor and oppressed


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Growing in Faith Together

Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T) involves everyone in our faith community. Through this innovative approach, all ages learn and grow together through our shared experiences and participation in Church life.

  • Building a Parish Community by welcoming all ages.
  • Empowering the gifts of one another.
  • Sharing our faith and personal experiences.
  • Nurturing the spiritual growth of families and individuals at home.
  • Deepening our understanding of church events and living out our faith.
Click here for more information on G.I.F.T.

Sr. Pat's Call to Worship
Now Available on Fr. Joe's Homilies Page

Many in the parish have come to very much appreciate the friendship, hard work and dedication of Sr. Pat at Sacred Heart Church. In particular, the wisdom of her Call to Worship at the beginning of our masses helps us to focus on the mass and enter into it in a special way. Sr. Pat has graciously allowed us to add the text of her Call to Worship to our web site as a PDF file download. You can download and read each week's Call to Worship on Fr. Joe's Homilies page


Catholics Coming Home

If you’ve been away from the church or are drifting away from it, if you have been hurt by the church, or are confused or angry because of your Catholic experience, please consider our invitation to come and talk with us. We would like to invite those who have left the Church to come home. There is no obligation. There will be no pressure. This is an opportunity to share your stories of why you left and where you are now.

We are presently completing a six week process that we will offer again in the fall. For more information, please see our program statement of purpose and syllabus, or check our weekly bulletin for the latest updates. Also, please feel free to call Sr. Pat at 264-5071 or email her at spt@sacredheartchurch.info.

For those looking for more information, there are also some wonderful resources available online at oncecatholic.org


New Job Openings

Sacred Heart Church currently has openings for a Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordinator, Coordinator of Design and Curriculum, and also for a Minister of Grade Level. Please see our Job Openings page for details on background requirements and information regarding how to apply for these positions.


2007 Pastoral Report

At a recent mass, Father Joe and Finance Chairperson Bob Loiseau issued the 2007 Pastoral Report which we now have available on our web site.


Pastoral Council Survey Results

The results of this year's Pastoral Council Survey are now available online here. Town hall meetings will be held to discuss the results of the survey and actions to be taken in more detail. Please see the weekly bulletin for dates and times for these meetings.


Recently Released Church Documents

Spe Salvi is the latest encyclical from Pope Benedict XVI which discusses hope and faith, and their relationship to our salvation.


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