Ministries

Baptism Preparation

Sacred Heart welcomes new life in the Sacrament of Baptism, which is celebrated on Sundays following 10:30am Mass. Parents are encouraged to make arrangements for a Baptism by contacting the Parish Office at          (413)443-6960 to assist them in planning for the Sacrament in accordance with our Catholic Faith.

Altar Server

Boys and girls from grade 3 and above who assist the priest at the liturgy. Please contact the the Parish Office at 443-6960

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. Please contact the Parish Office at 443-6960

Lector

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services. Please contact the Parish Office at (413)443-6960

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. Contact the Parish Office at (413)443-6960 for more information.

Sacred Heart Women's Honor Guard

The Honor Guard is a group of Rosary Sodality members who gather one half hour before a female’s funeral Mass to recite the rosary. For more information contact: Alice Archey (413)499-1612  Nancy Battaini (413)358-0087 or Cindy Croce (413)822-3965

 

Funeral Server

Men and women who assist at Funeral Masses to enhance the worship of our faith community. If you wish to become part of this important ministry, please call the Parish Office at (413)443-6960

Stations of the Cross

Held Friday afternoons at 3:00pm during Lent and at 3:00pm on Good Friday.

Usher / Minister of Hospitality

These volunteers ensure that Sacred Heart Church is a welcoming Catholic community. Their duties include making parishioners feel welcome, assisting people to their seat if necessary and taking part in the collection as needed.

Rosary Sodality

 

The Rosary Sodality membership is made up of all adult Sacred Heart female parishioners. Meetings are held in the Parish Center September through May  at 4pm on the 4th Monday of the month. For more information contact: Alice Archey (413)499-1612 Nancy Battaini (413)358-0087 or Cindy Croce (413)822-3965

Music Ministry - Adult Choir

 

The adult choir is directed by Mary Verdi and sings at Mass each week. Rehearsals are Sundays at 9:30 am between Masses. This choir sings a range of styles both traditional and contemporary pieces. If you would like to join us, fantastic! Please call Mary Verdi at (413)841-1140 or email her at mary@maryverdi.com 

 

Eucharistic Adoration

 

Adoration is at the church from 9:30 am to 12 noon on Fridays.

 

Offertory Counters

 

Groups of 4 count the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

 

Parish Pastoral Council

 

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of Sacred Heart Parish.

 

Communion for Homebound

 

If you are unable to attend the weekend liturgy because of illness or lack of mobility or other health reasons and would like to be included on our Communion list, please call the Parish Office at 443-6960. Also, if you or a family member is dismissed from the hospital to a nursing home or residential facility, and would like to receive visits from our pastoral ministers.

 

Friends of St. Vincent de Paul

 

For many years The Friends of Saint Vincent have helped families in our community. Sacred Heart Church has a committee known as the "Friends of St. Vincent de Paul." "It is our mission to seek out and help those in need."

Should you need financial assistance, please know that everything is totally confidential. Please contact SVDP at (413)443-6960 ext139

 

The Friends of St Vincent de Paul office is located in the Sr. Kathryn Community Outreach Office in the Parish Center.

 

Prayer Line

 

Sacred Heart Parish is blessed to have a group of parishioners who join in supportive prayer for our parish community. If you have an intention to be remembered in prayer, just call the parish office by Tuesday afternoon.

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry

 

This ministry began as a visible way for us to nurture and care for members of our parish family. A shawl is a sign that we live and care for each other. We invite everyone to join our Ministry that meets each Monday in the Parish Center from 6:30-8:00pm. Please contact Marie Gormalley (413)442-8924. if you are interested in creating and donating a shawl, yarn or gift bags.