Parish Ministries

Parish life thrives through the participation of it's members. We invite your active participation. Please contact the leaders listed below to become an active part of these ministries. Contact information for the pastoral center and/or parish staff can be found on the Contact Us or Staff pages of this site.

 

Alter Servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors

These ministries serve at each mass, assisting at alter, delivering the precious Body and Blood of Christ and proclaiming the Good News. Classes for these exciting and rewarding opportunities are held periodically. For information on upcoming training please contact the Pastoral Center.

For a schedule of current alter servers, eucharistic ministers and lectors, please click here.

 

St. Vincent DePaul

The society of St. Vincent DePaul assists the poor and hungery of the community. Sacred Hearts Parish is proud to sponser a chapter of the St. Vincent DePaul society. Support of the organization includes provisions for meetings and housing of the Angelo Petrozzelli Service Center. St. Vincent DePaul society organizes food drives and distributes donated and subsidised food, clothing, furnature and additional assistance to those undergoing times of challange in thier lives. The Angelo Petrozzelli Service Center is open 2 days a week and serves approximately 100 people. The society accepts non-perishable food items at the entrance of the church every weekend. Your donations to the poor boxes located at the doors of the church assist in enabling the society to continue this charitable work. For more information, please contact Bill LaPierre.

Penance

Confessions are held Saturday, 3:00 - 3:45 PM, and upon request.

Baptism

As of July 2009, the Sacred Hearts Parish Baptism schedule will be as follows:

2nd Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM at Sacred Hearts Church, Bradford.

4th Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM at St. Patrick's Church, Groveland.

Matrimony

Arrangements for all marriges should be made at least six months in advance, and prescribed preparation fulfilled. For more information, contact one of our Priests or Deacons.

Anointing of the Sick

Kindly notify a member of the Parish Staff whenever a friend or family member is seriously ill. We also wish to bring Eucharist on a regular basis to any infirm, elderly or handicapped members of our community who cannot worship with us regularly.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Fridays following the 7:00 AM Mass and closing with Benediction at 5:00 PM. The Rosary for Life is prayed at 7:30 AM, 2:00 and 4:35 PM.

RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is open to all who are interested in becoming or rejoining the Catholic Church. For more information, contact the pastoral center.

Religious Education

This vital ministry helps to form the faith of young people in grades K-8. Classes are held at the Sacred Hearts School. Teachers, hall monitors and aides are always needed!

Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry is everything for middle and high school students at Sacred Hearts Parish. Feel free to visit our Youth Ministry Pages (some of them under construction). Learn more about this ministry and how you can help by contacting the Youth Center.

Parish Outreach

Our parish outreach program offers care and support to those in need, including weekly support groups for those who grieve. For more information contact Nancy Thornton at the Pastoral Center.

Music

There are so many ways you can use your musical gifts to praise God and help make Sacred Hearts Parish a great place to worship! To learn more please contacct our music director Camille Peters.

Prayer Shawl

This ministry is a great way for you to use your talents to comfort those in need! Join this group of generous people who create shawls for people in need of prayer. Please contact Nancy Thornton if you can help.

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.

Parish Activities Committee

The Parish ActivityCommittee plans social events for everyone in our parish, building community for people of all ages! Contact the Pastoral Center for more information.