What would Jesus Do? It may not be as you expect. Teens in grades 6-12, please join us at our next Breakthrough session on Friday, February 27 at 6:30 Pm and bring a friend!
Correction - The Purified Love: Pathways to Paradise adult study will meet on SUNDAY and MONDAY mornings at 10:15. There is no meeting on Tuesdays as was errantly posted previously. We hope you can join us.
NEW LOCATION! TONIGHT'S REVIVE MINISTRY MEETING HAS BEEN MOVED TO NATIVITY'S BLESSED VIRGIN MARY SCHOOL'S CAFETERIA AT 6:30 PM, 4375 HARRIS HILL RD. Revive is a Together in Christ Family Ministry that serves to increase Catholic devotions and spiritual opportunities, especially at our treasured Sacred Heart of Jesus Diocesan Shrine. All are welcome to attend.
Over 50 people attended the Christ Renews Welcome Alumni and Information Gathering after Saturday's 4:00 PM Mass. People who had questions about what to expect at a Christ Renews Welcome Weekend Retreat were able to get answers from previous participants, Deacon Rick, as well as the ministry's Continuation Committee and retreat alum had a nice time catching up with one another.
Parishioners of our Together in Christ Family of Parishes are particularly encouraged to consider attending the Women's Retreat on February 28 & March 1.
Tomorrow, January 22 is a day of prayer and penance called, "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children".
Not sure how to observe this day of prayer and penance? Pick from the ideas below or offer some other prayer or sacrifice that you feel called to do.
Go to Mass
Abstain from meat
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Pray a decade of the Rosary-
Pro-Life Rosary Prayer Intentions: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/pro-life-rosary-prayer-intentions
Fast
Give up TV and movies for the day
Offer A Prayer for Life to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrifice some of your free time to do a small act of service for someone else
Not sure how to observe this day of prayer and penance? Pick from the ideas below or offer some other prayer or sacrifice that you feel called to do.
Go to Mass
Abstain from meat
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Pray a decade of the Rosary-
Pro-Life Rosary Prayer Intentions: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/pro-life-rosary-prayer-intentions
Fast
Give up TV and movies for the day
Offer A Prayer for Life to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Sacrifice some of your free time to do a small act of service for someone else
Youth from our Together in Christ Family of Parishes and their friends are invited! Scan the QR code or use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-breakthrough1#/
Confirmed students who wish to volunteer to help, use this link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-49959454-breakthrough#/
Confirmed students who wish to volunteer to help, use this link to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054CABA72FA7FD0-49959454-breakthrough#/
Did your New Year resolution include more time in prayer, perhaps with The Rosary? Join us for Wednesday Evening Rosary at 7:00 PM in St. Mary's beautifully renovated chapel (located at the corner of Stahley and Transit Rds.).
Deadline to register for this weekend's Men's Retreat is tomorrow, Tues., 9/16, @ 11:59 PM! Sign-up, now, for the experience of a lifetime: https://form.jotform.com/230406168176152. We hope to welcome you on September 20th. Bring a friend!
All are welcome to join our Sacred Heart of Jesus faith community for their monthly First Friday devotion, tomorrow, September 5th after 8 AM Mass,. We will pray the Rosary before Our Lord present in the Holy Eucharist. Adoration closes with Benediction at 4 PM. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Diocesan Shrine is located at 5337 Genesee St. in Bowmansville.
Thank You to Everyone Involved in VBS 2025! VBS 2025 was an exhilarating, faith-filled, Alaskan adventure! About 100 youth participated in this year’s program as participants and volunteers! We spent a fun week discovering that even in a world gone wild, we can always trust Jesus, our TRUE NORTH!
Our Together in Christ teens were the hiking crew leaders throughout the week. Their caring and dedication to the children were true examples of how to be disciples of Jesus.
Our Together in Christ teens were the hiking crew leaders throughout the week. Their caring and dedication to the children were true examples of how to be disciples of Jesus.
On Day 3 of True North we learned that when we feel powerless, we can trust Jesus! Children dressed in their favorite sports apparel and read about the Roman officer that trusted in Jesus to heal his servant. They learned about St. Simon Stock, and crafted handprints into fire to remind them of Jesus’ power. It was another hot day to play outside and sing “Hey, Hey, Hey” in Sing & Play Peak!
Day 2 of True North VBS got off to a splashing start! We wore bright colors to remind us that when we feel alone, we can trust Jesus! We had a water relay, learned about Saint Faustina, read about the shepherd who looked for his lost sheep, made sparkly stars in crafts and enjoyed some campfire s’mores!
Have you or someone you know longed for an outdoor wedding but want to be sure that it is a sacramental wedding blessed by the Church? Sacred Heart of Jesus Shrine in Bowmansville has a consecrated altar in its grotto at which Holy Mass may be celebrated. Call Sacred Heart of Jesus' parish office, M-W-F, 9 AM-12 PM/1 PM - 3 PM, for details: (716) 683-2375.
Attention Adults 18 yrs.+:
For the past three years, we have participated as a faith community in an adult, co-ed, slow pitch softball league through the Buffalo Diocese. This family fun activity is a great way to play softball through the summer months and meet others of all levels of talent. Games are held once a week on Sundays from May - July.
Our team will need a new leader to "coach" this year. It truly a fun experience and a nice way for families with adult children to enjoy the game together. If you have questions about playing or are interested in leading the team as coach, please contact the Catholic Education office at (716)688-0599.
