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


Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you." He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come."

Mk.1:35-38


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Mission Statement

The Divine Mercy

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

QuickLinks to our most popular pages

New Book Review in the Book Nook

Be sure to read the new review of "The Social Mission of the U.S. Catholic Church: A Theological Perspective", by Charles E. Curran

How to Report an Incident of Abuse

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, assault, molestation or exploitation as a minor (under the age of 18 years) by a person working for the Roman Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Hartford (such as a priest, deacon, sister, brother, lay officer, lay employee, lay volunteer, etc.) click here to review the procedure for reporting the incident.

New Additions to the Scrapbook Page

Check out our Scrapbook page for photos and commentary from the 2012 March For Life, 2011 Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Deacon Joe's Farewell Mass, Tour de Tribury XIX, the Field of Flags.

Parish Census Forms

The SHC 2011 parish census is currently in progress. Forms are available in the atrium at the main bulletin board, or you may download the individual census form and household census form here.

Mustard Seed Grants - 2011

For additional information on those organizations that received grants from the Sacred Heart Mustard Seed Fund this year, click here.

Now is the Time to Prepare for the
Roman Missal, Third Edition
New Words: A Deeper Meaning,
but the Same Mass

The Roman Missal, Third Edition, the ritual text containing prayers and instructions for the celebration of the Mass, has now been published. The Roman Missal was implemented in the United States of America on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011. Click here for additional information from the U.S. Bishops web site

Funeral This Week

Dora Beachman
Calling Hours: Saturday, February 25th ~ 9:00 to 10:30 AM in the Daily Chapel at Sacred Heart Church
Funeral: Mass Saturday, February 25th ~ 11:00 AM
Committal will take place in Eastchester, New York at later date

Welcome Catholics 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,
  • If you are unhappy with a particular Church teaching,
  • If you had a disagreement with a member of a church staff.
  • If you feel like no one notices if you were there or not.
  • If you feel like you don’t belong…
Please consider our invitation to come and talk with us. We would like to invite you to come home. We miss you! 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 would like to share our stories of faith with you. The next five week series begins April 17, 2012 at 7:00PM in the parish hall. For more information, please call Sr. Pat at 203-264-5071 or email her at spt@sacredheartchurch.info
Or click here for additional information.

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

The New Day Bereavement Support group will be held for 10 weeks starting on Tuesday April 17 until June 19 at 7pm in the Hospitality room. Click here for additional information on the New Day Ministry

CD to Benefit Carolyn's Place

Inspired by the sanctity of life, composer Tom Siano of Woodbury has released a double CD of original music written to offer hope and guidance to young women in crisis. Produced by Siano, the CD features vocal performances by the Adult Choir of St. Teresa of Avila Church in Woodbury, along with friends from Sacred Heart Church in Southbury, including performances by Jennifer Lafreniere and Mark Mifflin, and accompanied by pianist and Director of Music, Patricia Richards. CDs are being sold for $15, and all proceeds are being donated to Carolyn’s Place, a crisis pregnancy center on Grandview Avenue in Waterbury, CT. Please see Patty Richards after any mass to purchase your CD.

Online Giving Changes

SHC is switching from ParishPay to OnlineGiving.com as a vendor for our online giving service. ParishPay will cease all transactions, effective 5/5, so parishioners using the original service will have to do nothing, except to sign up for Online Giving. For instructions on how to sign up (even if you haven't used the previous service), go to our Online Giving page. Use of the online giving system is encouraged since it is convenient, safe, secure, aids with parish financial planning, and helps to reduce the workload of our office staff.
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