Church of the
Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Parish, a Roman Catholic Community, embraces the teachings of Jesus Christ by fostering our rich traditions and serving the needs of others. Through worship, sacrament and prayer, all are invited to join with us as we continue to inspire and strengthen our parish family.

Church of the Sacred Heart is excited to announce we now offer online giving 
for families to easily give one-time and recurring gifts!  Simply make a secure donation via electronic check, debit or credit card by visiting  https://www.sacredheartsa.org/give.  

After setting up a recurring gift, you will be prompted by email to create your own online donor account to manage your gifts.  It's as easy as online shopping or banking!

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3/29/2021
Reminder......The Parish Office will be closed on Wednesday 3/31, Holy Thursday 4/1, Good Friday 4/2 and Easter Monday 4/5/21. If you have something important please call the Parish Office and leave a message with the service. We will call you back.

3/22/2021
Just a reminder......Lenten Confessions will take place 3/22, 3/23 and 3/26 at 6pm and Thursday, 3/25 at 7pm. Confessions will also take place on Monday, 3/29 at 6pm.


3/18/2021
2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
Transformed by Christ’s Body and Blood –
Sent on Mission to Light a Fire in the Heart of the Church -
By now you have received a letter from Bishop Checchio inviting your participation in the 2021 Bishop's Annual Appeal. The diocesan ministries supported by the Appeal directly impact many
of the parishioners here in Sacred Heart Church. Your gift provides formation opportunities for
our catechists, youth and young adults. In the coming days, you will be receiving a letter from our Pastor, Father Stanley, encouraging your participation. If you have yet to make your gift, please prayerfully consider doing so today by either returning your pledge card in the mail or going to the secure website:
https://diometuchen.org/BAA

2/27/2021
An emergency second collection will take place this weekend for this winter's snow and ice removal. This collection has been authorized by Bishop James Checchio and is a non-assessable collection. This collection will take place in all parishes throughout the Diocese of Metuchen. Thank you for your generosity!

2/26/2021
2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Transformed by Christ Body and Blood – Sent on Mission to Light a Fire in the Heart of the Church
Please watch your mailbox for a letter from Bishop Checchio coming to you this week announcing the 2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. You can find the link to Bishop’s Annual Appeal Video at https://diometuchen.org/BAA. Our parish can share in a successful Appeal by earning a rebate of 50% of the amount collected over goal. Through your support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal you help those in our diocese whose needs are the greatest—the poor, the homeless, and those struggling with illness or grief. Among other needed pastoral ministries, your gift also supports the formation of seminarians and enhances the work of the Vicariate for Evangelization and Communication. The many pastoral, educational and charitable ministries of the Diocese of Metuchen would not be possible without a generous contribution from every household. Please be as generous as your means allow.



2/25/2021
Just a reminder.....Stations of the Cross will take place Friday, February 26th at 12 noon and then again at 7pm in Polish followed by Mass in Polish at 7:30pm.

2/15/2021
ASH WEDNESDAY ~ FEBRUARY 17, 2021 -  Ashes will be distributed during the following Mass times: 7:00am, 8:00am, 12:00 noon, 6:15pm (English), 7:15pm (Polish) Please note, due to Covid-19 restrictions, ashes will be sprinkled on top of parishioners’ heads. This rite of sprinkling the ashes is actually performed traditionally in Poland and across most of Europe.                  STATIONS OF THE CROSS -  Every Wednesday in Lent @ 7:00pm Every Friday in Lent (except Good Friday) 12:00 noon in English and 7:00pm in Polish followed by Mass @ 7:30pm.      LENTEN OBLIGATIONS -  1. The days of fast and abstinence are Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. 2. All other Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. 3. The obligation of fast applies only to Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59. Fasting in the Catholic tradition means to limit oneself to one full meal and two smaller meals which together are not equal to a full meal, so as to experience hunger. 4. The obligation of abstinence applies to all Catholics who have reached the age of 14. Abstinence in the Catholic tradition means to abstain from meat.

PORZĄDEK MSZY ŚW. W KOŚCIELE NAJŚWIĘTSZEGO SERCA NA CZAS WIELKIEGO POSTU 2021 ŚRODA POPIELCOWA – 17 LUTY, 2021 Obrzęd posypania głów popiołem będzie sprawowany podczas Mszy Św. w następujących godzinach: 7:00am, 8:00am, 12:00 noon, 6:15pm (po angielsku), 7:15pm (po polsku) Z uwagi na restrykcje związane z Covid-19, głowy wiernych będą posypywane popiołem. Ta forma obrzędu posypania głów popiołem jest tradycyjnie wykonywana w Polsce i w większości krajów Europy.                                                                      DROGA KRZYŻOWA W każdą środę Wielkiego Postu o 7:00pm W każdy piątek Wielkiego Postu (oprócz Wielkiego Piątku) 12:00 noon po angielsku 7:00pm po polsku, a następnie Msza Święta. ZOBOWIĄZANIA WIELKOPOSTNE: 1. Post ścisły obowiązuje w Środę Popielcową i w Wielki Piątek. 2. Co drugi piątek Wielkiego Postu zachowujemy abstynencję. 3. Zachowanie postu dotyczy wiernych w wieku od 18 do 59 lat. Post w katolickiej tradycji oznacza ograniczenie się do spożycia trzech posiłków: jednego do syta i dwóch lekkich, które razem wzięte nie są równe pełnemu posiłkowi, tak by doświadczyć uczucia głodu. 4. Obowiązek abstynencji dotyczy wszystkich katolików, którzy ukończyli 14-sty rok życia. Abstynencja w katolickiej tradycji oznacza wstrzymanie się od spożycia mięsa.



2/6 & 2/7/2021
IMPORTANT! In observance of the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, we will bless your Candlemas Candles at all Masses this weekend. ALSO....In observance of the Feast of Saint Blaise, Throat Blessing will take place at all Masses this weekend.


11/13/2020
If you would like to review the Diocese of Metuchen response to the recent report on Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, please refer to the link on the Diocesan website at https://www.diometuchen.org/news/diocese-of-metuchen-responds-to-publication-of-long-awaited-mccarrick-report. 



10/8/2020
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM FATHER STANLEY ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ P L E A S E  B E  A W A R E ! There is an email scam going around using my name. Please know that I would not email any of my staff or parishioners asking them to contact another party or send gift cards or cash to me personally to help others who are in need. I know that you, my dear parishioners, are generous and caring people and I do not want any of you to accidentally become a victim of this scam. If you do receive a suspicious email or call from me - do not respond! I do ask that you immediately contact the Parish Office and let us know. ~ Father Stanley




                
 6/11/2020 - IMPORTANT NOTE FROM FATHER STANLEY
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Gratefully, as you have likely heard, the Governor announced last Friday that health officials have green-lighted the incremental lift of restrictions in our state and as part of that, we will be able to safely gather in our churches again beginning with the weekend of June 13th and 14th. We will appropriately celebrate the true presence of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist, on the feast of Corpus Christi. Due to State and Diocesan restrictions, we can only accommodate thirty (30)% of our normal capacity of each Mass at this time. If you arrive for Mass and the Church is already filled, you will need to attend another Mass. In order to protect everyone, and to accommodate the needs of our Parishioners while meeting the social distancing guidelines and other guidance of health officials, we will be implementing the following steps at every Mass: • Those in vulnerable groups should stay at home. Anyone who is sick or symptomatic must stay at home. We will continue to livestream the 10:30am Sunday Mass. • Pews in the Church will be wiped down with disinfectant before and after each liturgy. • Our restroom facility will NOT BE IN OPERATION!!! We do not have the staff available to monitor and disinfect it after each use. • Everyone MUST wash their hands at home before Mass. • Everyone MUST bring their own mask and hand sanitizer to Mass. While in Church, face masks or coverings MUST be used at ALL TIMES except when receiving Communion. (The parents of the very young are in the best position to determine if the health of their child is conducive to wearing a protective mask.) STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE ATTENDING MASS: • While in Church, face masks or coverings MUST be used at ALL TIMES except when receiving Communion. • Entrance into the Church will be restricted to the main entrance unless a disability requires the use of a side door ramp. (Hand sanitizer will be available at the main entrance to the Church if you do not have any.) • Holy water will NOT be available at any of the entrances to the Church. • Please allow our ushers and/or other ministers to guide you to proper seating areas. Pews will be marked accordingly where you can and where you cannot sit. • All hymnals, missalettes and prayer cards will be removed from the pews. • The congregation is encouraged NOT to sing along with the organist in order to reduce the risk of releasing air droplets. • Ushers will collect your contribution envelopes after the Prayers of the Faithful. STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED WHILE ATTENDING MASS: • Communion will be distributed AFTER the final blessing. (Follow the directions provided by each priest). When moving toward the altar to receive Communion, please maintain six (6) feet distance between you and others. • After receiving Communion, please exit the Church through the side door. Please, do not return to your seat. NOTE: Anyone not receiving Communion, please follow the line for Communion and the priest will give you a blessing. Please exit by the side doors. The dispensation from the obligation of Mass will remain in effect until further notice for those who cannot attend. Please note: Confessions will resume as normal. Thank you for your cooperation and please pray for each other. ~ Father Stanley





5/10/2020
My Dear Parishioners:     
This is a difficult time for all of us and I just want you to know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and all of us, as we navigate through this crisis. We rely on faith to sustain us and get us through. Our Lord, Jesus Christ has triumphed and He will sustain us along with the support from one another.
I would like to say “thank you” to so many of you who continue to support Sacred Heart Parish during this challenging time. We are working hard to contain expenses. Your donations have helped us manage the crisis of the pandemic and the financial effects it has had on our parish. Your generosity at this time is overwhelming and so greatly appreciated.
Please join me as I pray for those who have died from the coronavirus, for the recovery of those who are sick, for the strength of healthcare workers and caregivers, for all those who serve our community, and for an end to this health crisis.
Please be assured of my prayers for all of you, my dear parishioners, and know that we are here for you! 
Father Stanley

4/3/2020           You May Be Asking "How Can I Support My Parish During                         This Difficult Time?" 

Please know that your parish relies solely on your contributions in order to operate on a daily basis, pay our utility bills and basically just keep afloat. We understand that many of you may be experiencing financial difficulties at this terrible time. If your means allow, you can mail your contribution envelopes directly to the Parish Office or drop them in the mail slot located on the door in front of the Parish Office. If you have any questions, please call the Parish Office and leave a message with the answering service. We will return your call.
 

Sacred Heart Cemetery encloses an area of 9.43 acres and is located on Johnson Lane in Sayreville, N.J. Our cemetery is open from dawn to dusk for respectful visiting and personal expression of devotion to deceased family members, friends and loved ones.   Visit our cemetery page.