Sacred Heart of Jesus

Schedule for Church/Parish office: 

The Church/Office wil be open Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. Every Friday throughout the summer, the church will open at 8:30 AM and close at 1:30 PM. 
On Saturday the office will be open from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. 

The Church/Parish will be closed from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM everday for break. 

This year Fr. Gabriel Pidrahita will be completing his second six year term as Pastor of Church of Sacred Heart of Jesus. In keeping with Archdiocesan policy, an evaluation of the parish has begun. Parishioners & staff who wish to do so may write letters with their own comments about our parish and the pastoral leadership of the parish. Please address your letter to: The Office of Priest Personnel Archdiocese of New York 1011 First Avenue New York, NY 10022. priestpersonnel@archny.org

Este año el P. Gabriel Pidrahita esta completando su segundo periodo de 6 años como pastor de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Siguiendo las políticas de la Arquidiocesis, la evaluación de la parroquia ha comenzado. Parroquianos y personal que asi lo deseen  pueden escribir sus comentarios a cerca de su iglesia y su liderazgo. Por favor enviar su cartas a: The Office of Priest Personnel Archdiocese of New York 1011 First Avenue New York, NY 10022.  priestpersonnel@archny.org

RESPECT LIFE:  
In sharing in the lowliest and most vulnerable conditions of human life—even death on a cross—Jesus shows us that life is always good. ((Evangelium Vitae- The Gospel of Life), Summary, USCCB) 
 
40 DAYS FOR LIFE!  Take a stand for Life!   Help protect mothers and children by taking part in this worldwide mobilization.   
Feb 17th - March 28^th.  Join in Prayer, Fasting and Peaceful Vigil at Planned Parenthood, 26 Bleecker Street or 800 Second Avenue (42nd Street).  For more information visit:  40daysforlife.com/manhattan 
 

Support your parish the fast and easy way ~ Sign up for electronic donations today! You can donate online or drop off your donation in an envelope through the newly installed mail slot in the old rectory.

“The Lord, our God, is with us always.”
Matthew 28:20

"El Señor, nuestro Dios, siempre está con nosotros".
Mateo 28:20
 

Stations of the Cross- Starting this Friday, February 19, 2021 during Lent, please join us at the following times: 6:00 PM English & 7:00 PM Spanish

Estaciones de la Cruz: a partir de este viernes 19 de febrero de 2021 durante la Cuaresma, únase a nosotros en los siguientes horarios: 6:00 p.m. en inglés y 7:00 p.m. en español

From Pope Francis:

"In these days of trial, as humanity trembles at the threat of the [coronavirus] pandemic, I would propose that all Christians join their voices together to heaven," 
 

It has been a Catholic undersanding that when circumstances prevent one from receiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Communion,  which is a source of grace. Spritual Communion is an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when one cannot receive Him in Sacramental Communion. The most common reason for making an Act of Spritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Communion and helps us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

My Jesus , I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive your sacramentally.

Come atleast spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there. 

And unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be seperated from you.

Amen.

If you would like to have a mass offered for a loved one or for your intentions please call or visit the parish office. Masses are available still for next week and the near future. The mass intention book for the 2021 is now open.
 

The 2021 Cardinal’s Annual Stewwardship Appeal 
 
 Please prayerfully consider your Cardinal’s Appeal donation at www.cardinalsappeal.org. We ask that all parishioners who have not yet made a gift do so on this weekend. Pledge envelopes will be distributed, and pledges can be made over a five-month period. If you have any questions, please feel free to schedule an appointment with Fr. Gabriel. To make your pledge online click here.