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SACRED HEART OF JESUS, BLESS AND PROTECT OUR PARISH
CALMING THE STORM: YOU ARE NOT ALONE Understanding that these are particularly challenging times, the Archdiocese of Detroit has a team on standby to help meet your spiritual and physical needs, including assistance with prayer, food and housing, mental health, pregnancy, domestic violence and marriage counseling. Click here or on the image below to request support or call 313-237-4646.  About our present situation in the COVID-19 pandemic, Pope Francis wrote: We have realized that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us called to row together, each of us in need of comforting the other. Lord, you are calling to us, calling us to faith. Which is not so much believing that you exist, but coming to you and trusting in you. Let us invite Jesus into the boats of our lives. Let us hand over our fears to him so that he can conquer them. Like the disciples, we will experience that with Him on board there will be no shipwreck. Because this is God's strength: turning to the good everything that happens to us, even the bad things. He brings serenity into our storms, because with God life never dies. |
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, August 15, 7:30 AMProceeds from the cup this year will go directly toward the funding of educational technology for the school. The event is a four-person scramble. Registration begins at 7:30 with an 8:30 shotgun start. Continental breakfast and food/drink tickets are included. Tickets are $75. This is a 21+ event. For more information and to register, click on the above event title's link.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 JER 31:1-7Responsorial Psalm JER 31:10, 11-12AB, 13Gospel MT 15:21-28
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To reserve a place for the weekend's Masses...
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. -
Directives of the Archdiocese for Resumption of Public Masses. Revised June 28, 2020
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- The weekday Mass schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 a.m.
- Weekend Masses will be celebrated on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.; Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.
- There is no obligation to participate in Sunday Mass at this time. All the faithful in the Archdiocese of Detroit are dispensed from their Sunday obligation to attend Mass through Sunday, September 6, 2020. Those older than 65 years, those with compromised health or preexisting conditions, and those who are caring for the sick in any way are encouraged to stay home. Anyone who is ill, has a temperature, cough or other symptoms should definitely stay home as an act of justice to the whole community.
Before You Arrive
- Before you leave home, wash your hand in the prescribed way.
- Face masks are required for everyone (except those under 2 years old) from the time you leave your car until you reenter your car after Mass.
- 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. Those that are open will be marked for seating. You may share a pew with members of your household but social distancing is required between households.
- There will be no standing in the aisles or vestibules.
- 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.
- Bring a container of sanitizer for your personal use, especially before the distribution of Communion.
- Please do not arrive more than ten minutes before the start of Mass. We need time to “turn around” the church.
During Mass
- Follow the instructions of the ushers and members of the parish staff.
- Announcements will be made as necessary with reminders and instructions.
- Keep your face mask on and in place through Mass and until you reach your car.
- 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.
- 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.
Distribution of Communion
- I will distribute Communion first at the center aisle and then at the side aisles as necessary. I will sanitize my hands before and after the distribution of Communion
- The Blood of Christ will not be offered.
- Use hand sanitizer liberally before stepping into the Communion procession.
- 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.
- Although it’s not recommended, if you wish to receive Communion on the tongue, please step into the Communion procession at the end of the line.
Departure Procedures
- 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.
- 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.
After Thoughts
- The first weeks of public Masses have gone fairly well. Once again, thank you for your patience and support.
- 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 -
Sacred Heart Parish and School and COVID-19 as ofJune 18, 2020
We're observing the following at Sacred Heart Parish and School:
- A plan is being prepared to open the parish office on a limited basis in the near future. All parish business that can be done by phone or email will continue to be conducted in that way. In-person matters will be by pre-arrangement only. More information will follow.
- 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.
- For the sacraments of penance and anointing of the sick in urgent situations, please call the parish office.
- 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.
Keep in your prayers those who suffer illness, especially COVID-19, their family members and friends; health care providers and first responders; and all those charged with making these difficult decisions. Look after your own health and well-being and that of your family. Err on the side of caution. You and your loved ones are in my prayers and I will be grateful for yours.
Father Ken Chase -
A prayer for an end to the pandemic
Almighty and merciful God,
source of life, health and healing,
look with compassion on our world, brought low by disease;
protect us in the midst of the grave challenges that assail us
and in your fatherly providence
grant recovery to the stricken,
strength to those who care for them,
and success to those working to eradicate this scourge.
Through Christ our Lord.
R./ Amen. -
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Prayer and other spiritual resources during the pandemic
The Archdiocese of Detroit has a variety of other spiritual resources at this time which you will find here.
You can also stay up-to-date on news from the Archdiocese by visiting this part of our website.
The schedule for livestream events from the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit, as well as livestream events from other parishes in the Archdiocese along with their links can be found here. -
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Announcements
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How to support our Sacred Heart Community in the time of COVID-19
There are several ways to continue to support Sacred Heart at this time.
You may mail your offertory envelopes to the parish office or use the mail slot on the south side of the parish office building facing the parish hall.
This may be a good time to to enroll in our electronic offering program. To arrange automatic electronic offerings, click here for the form and then contact the parish office.
The archdiocese of Detroit has now set up an arrangement for making online offertory donations to Sacred Heart Parish by electronic funds transfer (EFT) or credit card. To use this function, go to shparish.aodcsa.org. You may already have an account if you've given to CSA this way; if not, you can create an account or simply use "Quick Give." Be sure you're giving to PARISH ONLINE OFFERTORY and verify the gift will be directed to SACRED HEART PARISH, DEARBORN. At this time which is so uncertain in many ways, please know that your continued support is deeply appreciated.
While shopping online for weddings, graduation gifts and other summer essentials, consider selecting items from AmazonSmile to help support Sacred Heart!
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to your charitable organization of choice. AmazonSmile customers can now support Sacred Heart Church & School in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations:- Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
- Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
- Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app. Click here for instructions.
Congrats to Sacred Heart School's Class of 2020!
Spirit Wear is available.
Show off your school spirit or alumni pride, while also helping to support the school! Sacred Heart receives 12 percent of the proceeds on all purchases of spirit wear. Purchase official Sacred Heart branded clothing by clicking on logo:
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Welcome to Sacred Heart Parish
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Our Catholic Community
- Archdiocese of Detroit
- Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic Schools
- Detroit Catholic Online Magazine of the Archdiocese of Detroit
- Michigan Catholic Conference
- U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
- The Vatican
- Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
- St. Kateri Parish (Our neighboring parish to the east.)
- St. Sebastian Parish (Our neighboring parish to the south.)
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How to Report Abuse
The Archdiocese of Detroit encourages individuals to report clergy sexual abuse of minors and others – no matter when the abuse occurred. Individuals may contact local law enforcement authorities and/or they may report to the Archdiocese of Detroit by calling the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (866) 343-8055 or by emailing vac@aod.org. In addition, the Michigan Attorney General’s Office can be contacted at its toll-free reporting hotline at (844) 324-3374 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or by email at aginvestigations@michigan.gov. More information about the Archdiocese’s efforts to address abuse may be found at https://protect.aod.org.
To report sexual abuse and related misconduct by a bishop, using a secure, confidential third-party platform, please click on the Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting System (CBAR).
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