Church - 22430 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48124 313-278-5555
School - 22513 Garrison Dearborn, MI 48124 313-561-9192
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” [1 Peter 4:10] Joy, love, service, and hospitality are the hallmarks of Christ’s followers and the gift we offer to the people in southeast Michigan.
Each year, the Catholic Services Appeal provides us an opportunity to celebrate the ways our Church in Detroit responds to the material and spiritual needs of individuals and families. One parish alone could not meet these many needs. It is through the sharing of our gifts and our service that we, together, can be the Church Christ wants us to be. To give to the 2022 Catholic Services Appeal at Sacred Heart Parish, click here.
Synod 16 called for a complete renewal of structures of our parishes to make them radically mission-oriented. Our goal is to make our parishes places where individuals and families can encounter Jesus anew, grow as disciples, and be equipped to be witnesses to the Risen Christ. This is our mission today. For information about Families of Parishes, a timeline for implementation, and answers to frequently asked questions, click here.
The parishes of West Wayne Vicariate Family 1 are shown here. To visit the website of any parish in the Family, click on its name. Our Moderator is Father Bob McCabe, pastor of Divine Childe Parish, Dearborn. We became a Family of Parishes on July 1, 2021, as directed by Archbishop Vigneron.
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 matters of sexual abuse by clergy or other church representatives, you are urged to contact local law enforcement and/or the Michigan Attorney General’s Office at (844) 324-3374 or aginvestigations@michigan.gov. Individuals also may contact the Archdiocese of Detroit by visiting protect.aod.org, calling the toll-free, 24/7 victim assistance line at (866) 343-8055 or emailing vac@aod.org. There are no time limits or restrictions on individuals wishing to report abuse. Every complaint shared with the Archdiocese of Detroit, regardless of its source or the date of the alleged activity, is reported to civil authorities.
To report an allegation of abuse or mishandling of allegations of sexual abuse by a bishop please visit the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service website.
For matters related to financial misconduct, the Archdiocese encourages any staff member, volunteer, or parishioner to report possible financial misconduct. The Archdiocese uses EthicsPoint, an independent third party company, to administer the archdiocesan financial misconduct hotline. Reports may be filed electronically or by phone at 855-234-9774.
During Lent, the Stewardship Commission took us on a journey based on Pope Francis' 2015 encyclical Laudato Si', On Care for Our Common Home, in order to raise our consciousness about our environment and to provide practical steps we can take to protect our precious earth. Suggestions included donating books to friends or libraries, recycling batteries,
participating in community clean-ups, and conserving water whenever possible. The Detroit Zoological Society and Berman Academy for Humane Education gave permission to share their "Shades of Green Guide," which you may find helpful in making some gradual changes in your daily life. See The Guardian for occasional updates on the green journey and look for the styrofoam collection to continue on the first weekend of each month at Sacred Heart. In his 2022 New Year's Resolutions, Pope Francis suggested, "Take one concrete step toward becoming more environmentally conscious. And start now!"
Financial support offered by members and friends of the Sacred Heart Community is both deeply appreciated and essential to the ongoing financial stability of our community. To arrange for electronic transfers from your checking account, follow the instructions on the form found here and submit to the parish office. To support Sacred Heart by credit card through the website of the Archdiocese of Detroit, you may click here to contribute in that way. If you wish to use weekly offertory envelopes, dropping them in the collection basket at weekend Mass, please contact the parish office. To support Sacred Heart through this year's Catholic Services Appeal, please click here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the parish office. God bless you abundantly for your generosity.
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