Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Value this time of crisis - our slowing down, our being with the family and taking care of each other, our prayers. Our sitting quietly and listen to God's voice and why we are here in this earth. Read the Bible. Say the Divine Office. Make use of this time to read a spiritual book or life of a saint. Clean our space. Say the Rosary. Do your Stations of Cross at home. 

Know that the office will remain open during business days as usual. We can also talk over the phone as a preference at this time. 

Know that the church remains open as usual. Stop by the church and visit. Please limit up to ten people at this time and observe the social distancing and the CDC guidelines.

Know that confession and anointing of the sick are available. Call the office to let us know.

If you know somebody, especially elderly or home bound, who needs help to get the basic needs in life, call the office and we will run the errands for you. 

Join our parishioners doing via ZOOM or other means of media the recital of Holy Rosary and other devotions. Spread the word out to your friends to join. 

Please continue to support our parish financially by your tithing and offerings. You can drop your offering donation at the church's foyer in the collection box, leave it in the office or mail it in. Thank you four continued support and generosity.

Father will update developments on this situation through our webpage: http://www.sacredheartwaco.com and through our facebook account:sacredheartwaco. 

Charro Festival Planning Stages
This year will be our 60th Charro Festival and we have in mind to celebrate it with a special touch. If you have ideas of events or any suggestion please let the office know - call us or stop by the office
Looking for King & Queen Candidates - adult, young or adolescent. Please let the office know. 

An update on the resumption of celebration of the Mass with the public.
• Beginning on May 5th, parishioners can attend Mass in church provided that we all religiously observe the guidelines. This is a prolife action: to protect ourselves and others as well. 
1. Maintain 6-feet of distance from others (as much as possible); 
2. Follow the self -screening protocol posted at the entrance. 
3. Observe 6-feet of distance if having to cue at the entrances as others screen; 
4. Keep your hands in your pocket for most of the times.
5. Disinfect your spot where you seated.
6. Wear face coverings /mask
7. Refrain from using the rest rooms since we do not have a very good ventilation of air. 
8. At the time of communion, please stay at the marked place on the floor to observe social distancing. 
9. We will leave the church in an orderly manner, beginning from the last pew after mass and we go home in haste. Please don’t congregate or visit with each other. 
10. For your offering or tithing or donation, drop it in the safe box placed at the church’s foyer. 
11. Parishioners are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday at this time of pandemic if you are
 Sick
 65 or older
 Advised by health care workers or caregivers to not attend Mass
 Sincerely believe that because of the limitations imposed by the temporary protocols attending Mass is not reasonable.
 That those who are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays are to make other acts of spiritual devotion such as a spiritual communion, viewing Mass by remote means, praying for the sick, reading scripture or participation in devotionals such as praying the rosary. 
12. We will continue to record (live stream) our Mass via You Tube and facebook. Call the office if you need help finding us in these channels. 

• For the next weekends, May 8th and 9th and May 16th – 17th. We will add another Spanish Mass on Sunday. The new schedule will be:
1. For English Mass – it will be live streamed on Saturday at 5 pm with the Rosary followed by Mass. For those who will attend mass on Sunday, you can replay the recording.
2. For Spanish Mass – it will be live streamed on Sunday with these times:
 8:00 am – Mass. (Rosary at 7:30 am)
 12:00 pm – Mass. (Rosary at 11:30 pm)
• We will update you after the mandate of the governor expires on May 18th. 
• Thank you for your cooperation. Together we will win over Covid 19. 

Parents of First Holy Communion and Confirmation classes:  if you have not been contacted by your child/youth teacher please send a message to 254-349-1780. Blessings Always

Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God's people. 

Let us be a joyful witness of our baptismal commitment.
Let us share our Christian faith with enthusiasm and conviction.

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