Welcome to Sacred Hearts Parish

Sacred Hearts Parish exists to serve as a living testimony to Christ's presence within it's faith community which is strengthened and nourished by a firm commitment to the Gospel values through prayer, worship, faith formation and service.

Feed the Hungry

During the coming fall and winter months, and with the rising cost of utilities, the need for people using the Food Pantry will dramatically increase. We are currently serving 600 families monthly and that is a credit to Sacred Hearts Parish. If you have never brought food before, this would be a great time to help us serve the poor in our great city. Please help us to bring Jesus to these unfortunate people. May the blessings of Christ be with you.

Religious Education - Important Dates

Catechetical Sunday - September 21st 10:15 AM at St. Patrick Church. Confirmation Gathering (for those receiving in October) - September 23rd at 7 PM in the Immaculate Heart of Mary at Sacred Hearts Church. Opening Mass for Religious Education - September 28th, 9:00 AM at Sacred Hearts.

Religious Education - First Day of Classes Schedule

First Day of Classes for Grades K thru 6 - Sunday, October 19th (10:15 - 11:15 AM) Wednesday, October 22nd (6:30 - 7:30 PM).
First Day of Classes for Grades 7 thru 8 - Monday, October 20th (7-8 PM). Please note that classes for grades 7 and 8 will be held in the Church Hall at St. Patrick in Groveland.
First Day of Classes for Grade 9 - Sunday, October 19th (5:30-8:00 PM) for public and private non-Catholic school students.
First Day of Classes for Grade 10 - Sunday, November 9th (5:30-8:00 PM)
Please Note: Classes for Grade 9 and 10 will be held in the Church Hall at Sacred Hearts in Bradford.

Living Out Your Label (Made by God)

The other weekend, I spoke to you on living out your label and the possibility of doing so by being a Catechist for our parish Religious Education program.
This year we have a great need for Catechists for the following grades: Wednesday night grade 5 and 6, Monday night grades 7 and 8 as well as Sunday night grade 9.
If we are unable to fill these very necessary positions, the Religious Education program will have to be suspended until enough volunteers come forward.
The youth of our parish are a dynamic group that are eager to learn about their faith and we have a commitment to them as brothers and sisters in Christ to make ourselves available to them.
Please spend some time in prayer today to see if you are being called to be a Catechist. Please do not let 'inexperience' keep you from coming forward (Beth and I will supply you with Catechist manuals that break down each lesson to allow you to present an informative class as well as any additional help that you would like). A great way to 'break' into being a Catechist is to team teach with a friend! This is a great way to ease into the classroom setting without feeling that you are on your own. Our 7th, 8th and 9th grade format is a new design this year that will allow you to be either in front of the group or at a table for small group discussions.

Blessings - Bridget Lacefield, Director of Religious Education

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Interested in becoming Catholic or simply would like an oppertunity to ask questions? Anyone wishing to inquire about becoming Catholic or receiving any of the Sacrements should please contact Fr. Hal Obayashi.

Merrimack Valley Hospice...

Merrimack Valley Hospice is a monthly drop in support group for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia or illness.
3rd Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30PM at Penacook Place, 150 Water Street, Haverhill MA.
4th Tuesday of the month 4-5:30PM Ashland Farms, Route 125, North Andover.
For more information or to register please call Lois Marra (978) 552-4537.

Sacred Hearts Supportive Services Bereavement Support

An educational and supportive program for "senior" widowed men and women meets every Wednesday at 9:30AM at Haverhill Crossings which is located on Amesbury Road, route 110 in Haverhill.
This program is sponsored by the Farmer & Sons/Bethany Bereavement and Resource Center.
For more information please call Nancy Thornton (978)374-9257.

Knights of Columbus

the Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic lay organization in the world and has been called "the strong arm of the Church." Membership in the Knights is open to practicing Catholic men 18 years old and over. If you can devote just a few hours a month and are interested in being of service to the Church as well as the community, please call Tom Foley at (978)374-8605.

Catholic Daughters

From its inception in 1903, Catholic Daughters of the Americas has grown and developed into the largest organization of Catholic women in the Americas. Under the patronage of the Blessed Mother, its members are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the church and the Holy See. For more information, contact the Pastoral Center.