Directory of Existing Ministries

Sacred Heart Parish

Catholic Singles: Sacred Heart CATHOLIC SINGLES INCORPORATED (CSI), where "Faith and Fun Meet and Marry". Social and spiritual events open to all Catholic singles.

Cursillo Movement:  Cursillo is a method that utilizes small groups of Christians to help develop, live and share their growth in spirituality in all areas of their individual lives. For more information regarding Cursillo in the desert area, please call Don or Barbara Eazell 346-2900.

Divorce Care Group: Small group support and video teaching series for those who are facing or who have gone through divorce. We need and can train weekly group facilitators. Contact Rose Sweet 346-9401.

Fellowship of Catholic Christian Women: Women of all ages and experiences are welcome to join us as we grow in our faith and personal relationship with God through book studies, small group discussions, prayer and fellowship. Tuesday mornings 10:15 - 11:30 in the St. Theresa Room -- September through May. Contact Rose Grosso 340-6068.

Greeter Program: Are you warm, friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic? We invite you to join us and donate just a little bit of your time before Mass as a Sacred Heart Church Greeter. For more information or to sign-up please call the Parish office 346-6502.

Men's Club: Promote Christian and spiritual fellowship of members, serve the Parish and further enhance the charity needs of the Community. Activities include: Monthly Dinners, Golf Tournaments, Weekend Retreats, Friday Fish Fries during Lent, and more. For info contact: Vincent Gioia at 568-3963; Membership contact: John Buenzli at 360-8852.

Music Ministry: If you are interested in becoming a cantor or participating in one of Sacred Heart's many choirs, please contact Javier Triviso at j_triviso@dc.rr.com or leave a message in the church office, 346-6502.

Prayer Chain: Our Prayer chain is back with a new director! To join the chain email  prayerchain4sh@aol.com, or call Roseanna Radoff at 880-3987.  You Can also make a prayer request by calling or sending your petition via email. Your request will be anonymous, unless otherwise stated.

Pro-Life: Dedicated to promoting the Culture of Life through regular prayer, volunteer and fund raising support for our local crisis pregnancy centers, donating maternity and baby items to families in need, annual Mother's Day Rose Sale, post abortion healing, legislative action, peaceful prayer outside local abortion clinics and counseling women in crisis pregnancies. Contact Jeanne Jewett 779-8933.

RCIA: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of faith formation through which interested persons are helped to decide if God is calling them to become members of the Catholic Church. Those adults who wish to be confirmed should also attend. Contact Silvia Ramirez at 346-6502  for more information.

Sacred Heart Guild: A women's service organization formed to serve the needs of the Altar, the needy, the unborn, and those preparing for religious life. The Society raises funds through food drives, bake sales, boutiques and donations. If you would like to participate in the Altar Society or help by baking, contact Eloise Helbling at 340-0209 or Ardine Devarenne at 836-0449.

Sacred Heart of Joy Prayer Group: By way of worship, praise, prayer, faith-sharing and Scripture-based teachings, we seek to come to know Jesus' Holy Spirit and to utilize the power He gives to live and spread the Gospel. Join us Thursday mornings in the St. Theresa meeting room, 9:00 to 11:00. Contact: Madelene Balloy 773-2171 or Clyde Walsh 345-2322.

Small Communities of Faith: Small group gatherings to read scriptures, share experiences in light of the scriptures and to discern ways in which one's faith can be applied during the week. The Renew movement is a process that can help a parish grow from being a committee to being a community. Contact Peg Nugent 343-4268 for more information.

Spirituality Quest/ Heart to Heart Dialog: A senior program which sees these golden years as the most satisfying, fulfilling and personally captivating time of life. It helps seniors with retirement issues and leads them on the path to spiritual growth through prayer, presentations on the spiritual life, and discussions so that a wisdom community can be formed and celebrated. Contact Brother Carl at 773-3101 for more information.

Sunday Hospitality: Meet fellow parishioners while enjoying a cup of coffee and a donut following our Sunday morning Masses. Volunteers are always welcome to help set up, serve and clean up. Contact Angie Rover at 346-1967.

Usher Ministry: Ushers are the walking concierge of the church. We devote ourselves to assist and inform the visitors and parishioners of this church. If you want to be a doorkeeper in the House of God please contact Joe Abercrombie (760) 774-9044 or email at joea@joesrv.com .

Youth Ministry:  Junior High, High School, and Young Adults. For information please contact the Director of  Youth Ministry  Yolanda Nieves at (760)346-6502.