In addition to weekend and weekday Masses, join the Sacred Heart community for Stations of the Cross on the Fridays of Lent at 7:00 p.m.  On Good Friday, the Stations of the Cross will be prayed at the same time for those who cannot participate in the Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday at 3:00 p.m.
   Individual confessions are scheduled on Saturdays in the parish hall from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m., excluding Holy Saturday.  In addition, individual confessions will be heard in church on Tuesday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  To help you prepare, you will find various examinations of conscience here.
   Eucharistic adoration follows the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Mondays until 12:00 noon.  Enter and exit by the courtyard door, sign the register, and use the supplies provided to sanitize your place on arrival and departure.  
   Each Lent, Catholics unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.  Through Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl, individuals and families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how through Lenten alms, we have to power to make the world a better place for all.  There are Rice Bowls at the entrance to the church.  Return your Rice Bowl contribution to the parish at the end of Lent.  

   In order to safely welcome those who wish to participate in the liturgies of Holy Week 2021, please reserve your place and bring your paper or digital ticket to Mass with you.  The capacity of the church continues to be limited due to the pandemic.  If you find your plans have changed, please cancel your reservation so that another person can participate.  You must register for these liturgical events by March 24, at 6:00 p.m.  If you have questions or need assistance, please call the parish office.  Thank you for your cooperation.

• Palm Sunday, Saturday, March 27, 4:30 p.m., Mass, click here.
• Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 7:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
• Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 9:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
• Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 11:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
• Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper, April 1, 7:00 p.m., click here.
• Good Friday, Solemn Liturgy, April 2, 3:00 p.m., click here.
• Holy Saturday, Solemn Vigil of Easter, April 3, 9:00 p.m., click here.
• Easter Sunday, April 4, 7:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
• Easter Sunday, April 4, 9:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
• Easter Sunday, April 4, 11:30 a.m., Mass, click here.

     Each Tuesday afternoon you will be able to reserve a seat to attend Mass the coming weekend.  Choose the Mass you wish to attend and click on the corresponding link.  Follow the instructions on Eventbrite to reserve a place.
     Please understand that this is not a perfect system.  Given the capacity of the building and other variables, we will try to safely accommodate as many as possible. 
     Before coming to Mass, review the guidelines for worship here.
To reserve a place for...
The coming weekend's Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Mass, click here.
The coming weekend's Sunday, 7:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
The coming weekend's Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Mass, click here.
The coming weekend's Sunday, 11:30 a.m., Mass, click here.

   In order to maintain the church building in a clean and sanitized condition, the building will be opened about 30 minutes before each scheduled Mass; after Mass, it will be closed for maintenance and remain closed until the next scheduled event.
   For those who are participating in public Masses at Sacred Heart, thank you for your patience and cooperation.  Please take a moment to review the guidelines for participation.  
 
First Thoughts

1. Weekday Masses are celebrated on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 a.m.  When Sacred Heart Catholic School students and staff are present, weekday Masses will not be public Masses in order to allow for physical distancing.  
2. Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
3. There is no obligation to participate in Sunday Mass at this time.  The dispensation from the Sunday obligation to attend Mass for all the faithful in the Archdiocese of Detroit continues until March 13, 2021.  At that time, particular dispensations will go into effect for those in certain situations.  You will find information on particular dispensations here.  Anyone who is ill, has a temperature, cough or other symptoms of COVID-19 should definitely stay home as an act of justice to the whole community.
4. Masks, social distancing, and other protocols for maintaining a safer environment are still required.

1. Before you leave home, wash your hand in the prescribed way.
2. Face masks are required for everyone (except those under 2 years old).
3. The church building has a limited capacity of ninety individuals in order to allow for social distancing.  Approximately every other pew has been roped off.  You may share a pew with members of your household but social distancing is required between households.
4. To participate in a weekend Mass, you must reserve a place in advance either on this website through Eventbrite or by calling the parish office.  
5. Bring a container of sanitizer for your personal use, especially before the distribution of Communion. 
6. Please do not arrive more than ten minutes before the start of Mass to allow time to sanitize and prepare the building.  

1. Follow the instructions of the ushers and members of the parish staff.
2. Announcements will be made as necessary with reminders and instructions.
3. Keep your face mask on and in place through Mass and until you reach your car.
4. The Guardian, our parish bulletin, will be available at the entrances.  Take a copy to your pew.  It will contain music and the readings for Mass.  After Mass, take it with you or dispose of it in the waste receptacles near the entrances.
5. The offertory collection will not “be taken up.”  Instead, look for two containers at the corners of the sanctuary where you may deposit your weekly offering as you enter or leave church or at the time of the distribution of Communion.  Please consider electronic offerings or giving by www.shparish.aodcsa.org or drop your envelopes in the mail slot at the parish office building.

1. Communion will be distributed at the center aisle first and then at the side aisles as necessary.
2. The Blood of Christ will not be offered.
3. Use hand sanitizer liberally before stepping into the Communion procession.
4. In the Communion procession, form a single-file line, keeping six feet apart.  Move slowly up the aisle and, when you reach the front, stop an arm’s length from me.  The floor will be marked with red tape at that point.  I will say, “The Body of Christ” and you will answer “Amen,” as you fully extend your arms.  I will place the host in your hand without touching you.  Step to the side, lower your mask, consume the Host, raise your mask and return to your place.

1. Use all the exits.  After the conclusion of Mass, plan to leave the building by the closest exit.  Allow those nearest the doors to leave first.  Be patient and wait for areas to clear before moving toward the door.  Maintain at least six feet of distance at all times. 
2. Leave as soon as you are safely able to do so and return directly to your car.  You may not remain in church for private prayer as a team will be ready to clean and sanitize the interior of the building.

1. Thank you for your patience and support.
2. Please check back here regularly for changes and updates.

   You are always in my prayers.  Pray for our Sacred Heart Community.  The staff and I will be especially grateful for your prayers at this time.
 
Father Ken Chase  

We're observing the following at Sacred Heart Parish and School:

1. For parish business, please call or email the parish office.  In-person matters will be by pre-arrangement only.
2. Weddings and baptisms and funerals are permitted according to the directives of the Archdiocese of Detroit that are in place at that time.  Baptism in danger of death is a different situation; call the parish office immediately.
3. The sacrament of penance is offered on Saturdays, from 3:00 p.m., until 4:00 p.m., in the parish library in order to provide a safer environment.  Enter by the main doors of the parish hall; there will be someone there to assist you. 
4. For the sacrament of anointing of the sick, please call the parish office to make an appointment.   
5. Your financial support of Sacred Heart is crucial to our ability to meet our financial responsibilities.  There is information elsewhere on this page describing ways to continue your financial support.  To all those who have mailed or dropped off their offertory envelopes, given by way of shparish.aodcsa.org, or  signed up for our automatic electronic giving program, a heartfelt thank you.

To visit the website of any parish in the Family, click on its name.
     Church of the Divine Child Parish, Dearborn
     Sacred Heart Parish and School, Dearborn
     Saint Anselm Parish, Dearborn Heights
     Saint Linus Parish, Dearborn Heights
     Saint Sabina Parish, Dearborn Heights
For more details regarding Families of Parishes, please visit familiesofparishes.org.