Sacred Heart Catholic Church

2621 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX 76711
254-756-2656 (office); 254-756-6302 (fax)

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

- Welcome to Our Website
  
  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.
- Welcome and Congratulations
  
  We welcome Andrew Jacob Rosario, who was a catechumen, and now has received all the Sacraments of Initiation on Easter Vigil.
  Congratulations to our newly 70 Confirmed CCE students.
  Thank you CCE staff, catechists and Aides and all volunteers.
  Thank you, Parents and Godparents.
- A big shout out to all our Volunteers
  
  With grateful heart we say THANK YOU for all our volunteers. Your stewardship is very much appreciated and we pray that you continue to grow in your relationship with Christ and His community.
- News from the Vatican
  
  Christians, Muslims must spread hope, says Vatican message for Ramadan
  
  Christians and Muslims share a conviction that God calls them to be "witnesses, restorers and builders of hope" both in this life and for the life to come, said the leaders of the Pontifical Council...
  
  Pope Francis calls for unity in the Church during COVID crisis
  
  Being “imprisoned” in the Vatican and unable to resume his regular schedule due to Italy's COVID-19 lockdown does not mean Pope Francis has quieted down.
  
  Vatican holds criminal trial for man accused of shoplifting
  
  On Thursday the Vatican’s criminal tribunal held a hearing for the peculiar crime of shoplifting from one of the storage areas in the small city-state, with the defendant denying culpability due to...
  
  Pope Francis proposes ‘popularism’ to counter populism
  
  Pope Francis says to counter the growth of populism around the world it’s necessary for politicians to propose initiatives that are rooted in local communities and their values.
  
  Fraternity needed to address global challenges, Vatican official says
  
  Fraternity is more than just a virtuous principle, it is a necessary means to confront the great humanitarian and social challenges facing the world, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary...
- You Tube Account to follow Live Streaming
  
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- First Holy Communion and Confession
  
  First Communicants along with the parents and godparent are invited to the sacrament of Penance on April 12 beginning at 5 pm.
- Divine Mercy Sunday
  
  We will recite the Divine Mercy chaplet before all Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday.
- Year of St. Joseph and Year of Domestic Church
  
  On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Inauguration of the Year of the Domestic Church in the Diocese of Austin, under the patronage of St. Joseph.
  
  Throughout the next year, we will focus on twelve monthly themes with accompanying resources. No matter whether your household is a home of one person or a family of many, we are all called to bear witness to and share the Gospel with our families and within our households. These monthly themed items will be ready to for parishes to utilize, implement or share on the first Friday of the previous month.
  
  We ask for the intercesison of St. Joseph that we may we experience the merciful love of God throughout the next year as we grow in faith in our household, personal and parish family.
- Online Giving and Payments
- Be at Mass in Person
  
  We encourage all those who can to be at Mass in Person - to share our faith with one another and receive Holy Communion.
  We take measures to keep each and everyone safe.
- Today's Readings
  
  Third Sunday of Easter
  
  Reading I Acts 3:13-15, 17-19
  Responsorial Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9
  Reading II 1 Jn 2:1-5a
  Gospel Lk 24:35-48
- Listen to Catholic Radio in our area.
  
  RED-C Catholic Radio is pleased to announce that we are now live in Central Texas on KYAR 98.3 FM! Listen to incredible programming from EWTN Global Catholic Radio, Relevant Radio, and our RED-C produced shows and local spots. Find out more about RED-C Catholic Radio and even listen to us online through your computer or mobile device at www.redcradio.org. We praise God from whom all blessings flow, and we pray that you are blessed by listening to RED-C Catholic Radio!
- Saint of the Day
  
  Blessed James Oldo
  
  Image: Photo of Il Tempio Civico della Beata Vergine Incoronata | photo by Giovanni Novara Saint of the Day for April 18 (1364 – April 18, 1404) Click here to listen Blessed James Oldo’s...