Sacred Heart

Mon 9am: Jeffrey Moe, Tue 12:10pm: Jason Daniel Smith, Wed 9am: Sid Baker. High School Youth Ministry from 3:30-5pm at St. Joseph Center. Special session night at 6:30pm with Sp. Int. Molly Fitzpatrick. Thu 12:10pm: Sp. Int. Members of the Women’s Guild.

Fiat Family Mother’s Mustard Seeds Meeting at 10:30am in St. Joseph Center, Centering Prayer at 10:30am in St. Padre Pio Room. Spanish Prayer Group at 7pm in Chapel. Adult Bible Study at 7pm in St. Jacinta Room.

Monthly collection for St. Francis Scholarship Fund on October 11. Fall Women’s Program 'The Titles of Mary' on October 24. Prayer Shawl Ministry next meeting on October 13.

Blessed Sacrament exposed on Mondays & Tuesdays from 7am to 6:15pm and Wednesdays 5-6:15pm followed by Holy Mass in English at 6:30pm in the Main Church. Thursdays & Fridays 7am to 6:15pm in the Chapel with 48 hours of Adoration from Thurs 7am to Sat 8am.

Sun: OCIA English Meeting at 11:15 a.m., St. Joseph Center. Mon: Young Adult Ministry at 6-8 p.m., St. Joseph Center. Tue: OCIA Spanish Meeting at 3 p.m., St. Joseph Center. Sat: Fiat Family Mother’s Mustard Seeds Meeting at 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph Center.

Wed: Women's Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., St. Mother Teresa Room. Thu: Culture of Life Ministry at 5:30 p.m., St. Dominic Savio Room. Sat: Transitus of St. Francis at 10 a.m., Chapel & Blessing of the Animals at 12 p.m., upper church parking lot.

Masses for Sun, Oct 4: 4pm Pro Populo, 6pm Spanish Intention. Also, Adult Bible Study on Sun at 7 p.m., St. Jacinta Room. Check out the daily Mass schedule for the coming week.

Oct 10: Immaculata’s Oktoberfest from 12-8 p.m. at the school grounds. Enjoy food, rides, music, and support Catholic education! Also, Women’s Guild donation baby shower on Oct 3-4 benefitting Open Arms Pregnancy Center.

Observances for the Week of September 27: Mon: St. Wenceslaus, Martyr. Tue: Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. Wed: St. Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church. Thu: St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Fri: The Holy Guardian Angels. Next Sun: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday.

Sep 21: OCIA English Meeting at 11:15 a.m., St. Joseph Center. Sep 22: OCIA Spanish Meeting at 3 p.m., St. Joseph Center. Sep 25: Men's Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., St. Padre Pio Room. Sep 26: Spanish Prayer Group at 7 p.m., in the Chapel. Sep 27: Adult Bible Study at 7 p.m., St. Jacinta Room.

Sep 20: Children's & Youth Faith Formation schedule, see page 6. Sep 21: Culture of Life Ministry meeting at 5:30 p.m., St. Dominic Savio Room. Sep 22: Women's Bible Study at 9:30 a.m., St. Mother Teresa Room. Sep 24: Children's Choir Practice at 5 p.m., Main Church. Sep 25: Spanish Choir Rehearsal at 6:30 p.m., St. Padre Pio Room.

For Baptism, Holy Matrimony, First Communion, or Confirmation details, contact the parish office. Anointing of the Sick available on Wednesdays from 5 to 6:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Holy Communion for the Homebound by appointment.

Join 40 Days for Life Campaign starting on Sep 23. Stand for the dignity of life through prayer and fasting. Get involved in Culture of Life Ministry. Contact Shae Savoy for information.

Priest Retirement Collection happening on Sep 19-20 supports future pension and benefits for priests. Good Samaritan Attic Blanket Collection Drive ongoing. Donate new clothing for local veterans in need.

Sunday: 7:30am (Spanish), 9:15am, 11:30am (Bi-lingual); Monday: 8:00am; Tuesday: 8:00am (Communion Service); Wednesday: 8:00am; Thursday: 8:00am; Friday: 9:00am; Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm; Reconciliation: Saturday 4:00pm-5:00pm; Eucharistic Adoration: Sun-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat 8:00am-6:30pm.

Rosary every Tuesday following the 8:00am Mass. Eucharistic Adoration available Sun-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm, and Sat 8:00am-6:30pm in the Adoration Chapel.

Father John Muir reflects on the Gospel passage about forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of seeking forgiveness frequently and extending it to others. He encourages all to embrace frequent forgiveness for lighter souls and more joyful relationships.

A warm welcome to all new parishioners! If you are new, feel free to reach out to the Parish Office for a personal greeting and registration information. We are glad to have you worshipping with us.

Attend the Proudly Pro-Life Gala on September 17th at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Special guest Rachel Campos-Duffy will be present, along with honoree Dr. Matthew Harrison. Tickets and sponsorships available at

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• CHILDREN'S & YOUTH FAITH FORMATION schedule, see page 6. • OCIA ENGLISH MEETING: Sep 13, 11:15 a.m., St. Joseph Center. • OCIA SPANISH MEETING: Sep 14, 3 p.m., St. Joseph Center. • WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Sep 17, 9:30 a.m., St. Mother Teresa Room.