Parish Council

Congratulations to our Sacred Heart Students who received The Holy Spirit in Confirmation who joined other students on Saturday, May 10th at St. Agnes Church in Dalton: 

Aidan Arseneau, Carter Brovic, Gabriella Egan, Nathan Fenton, Gianna Heilebroun, Sabastian Herrera, Mia Hitpoil, Mia Thomas, Brooke Thomas, Allex Wildgoose, Emma Wrinn and Maria Zerbato. (Please see Parish photos for SH student picture)

Thank you to the volunteers, Sheila Chesney, Kathleen McMullen, Susan Richardson, Paula Laurin, Cathy Warriar and Claire Tyskanella. (Please see Parish Photos for pictures)

The Rosary Sodality conducted a collection of items for the Pregnancy Support Services on March 8th thru 14th. Items collected were: Diapers, wipes, baby spampoo etc. (See Parish Event Photos to see pictures) 

   The staff at Sacred Heart and I wanted to thank all the parishioners who participated in this year’s Sacred Heart Giving Tree 

   Effort. In our third year of partnering with the Frank and Rosemary Iovieno Caring for Children Foundation (Caring for Children), 

   this year’s Giving Tree Effort was once again a tremendous success. Collectively the Sacred Heart Parish was able to help 28 

   Children that are part of 15 Berkshire-based families. (Please see Parish Event Photos to view pictures)

1,876.00 was raised for the Youth Ministry Program. (Please go to Parish Event Photos to see pictures)

Congratulations to: Christian Barry, Jack Bellefontaine, Brenna Bellefontaine, Stella Carnevale, Carter J. Choquette,

Kathryn Lynn Czarnecki, Andrew Hammill, Delayna Helms, Jack Hicks, Sara Isby, Ryan Stannard and Gavin Lynch, our Sacred Heart Students who received The Holy Spirit in Confirmation on Sunday, May 19th. This was held at St Joseph's Church with all other area parishes.  (See group photo - under Parish Event Photos)

Our 1st Communion was held on Saurday, May 4th.  Check photos for a picture of the communicants!

Our Easter Egg Hunt was held on Easter Sunday. Please check "Parish Event Photos" for pictures.

The 2nd Annual St Josepoh Pantry Food Drive is the weekend of March 2nd & 3rd.  The specific food items are listed below: 

SACRED HEART CHURCH 

2ND ANNUAL ST JOSEPH PANTRY

LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

We are pleased to announce that we will be 

collecting food for the St. Joseph Food Pantry.   

Your specific food item is based on the first letter   

     of your last name, listed below:

  A-B - Peanut Butter, Tuna Fish, Toilet Paper & Paper 

            Towels, Bar Soaps     

  C-D - Soups, Stew, Spaghettios, Baked Beans, 

            Toothpaste                        

  E-F  - Cereal, Crackers, Mac & Cheese (box), Spaghetti               

            Sauce (plastic jars)       

  G-H - Canned Fruits/Vegetables, Baked Beans, Spaghetti  

            Sauce (plastic jars)

  I-J  -  Tuna Fish, Canned Chicken, Peanut Butter, 

            Crackers

  K-L - Canned Fruits/Vegetables, Baked Beans, Instant 

            Potatoes

  M-N - Spaghetti, Spaghetti Sauce (plastic jars), Soup, 

             Macaroni & Cheese (box)         

  O-P - Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Jello & Pudding, 

            Granola Bars                                          

  Q-R - Canned Fruits/Vegetables, Soup, Crackers 

  S-T -  Cereal, Prepared Dinners, Stew, Hash         

  U-V - Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, Bar Soap              

  W-X - Soups, Crackers, Rice or Pasta Side Dishes

  Y-Z -  Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate, Jello & Pudding,     

            Granola Bars 

Please bring your food donation to Sacred Heart Church          

and place in front of the altar on 

Saturday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd

The Giving Tree was a tremendous success! Sacred Heart was able to support 25 children.(see pictures under 'Parish Event Photos' )

Christmas Vigil Mass with Fr. Steve. (Please go to Parish Event Photos to see Pictures)

On December 3rd, Sunday at 1 pm

Mary Verdi, Charles Tokarz, Jon Haddad, Dalton Ballet and Sacred heart Choir

Please join us for Christmas Joy and kick-off your Holiday with Song!

This year's Bake Sale was a great success!  Thank you to all the bakers and volunteers. Check out the photos under Parish Event Photos

The song about our Blessed Mother Mary's apparitions was written by Mary and features students from St Mary's, St Agnes, & St Stanislaus. It was taped at the National Shrine of Devine Mercy, Stockbridge.

You can watch this music video, under Parish Event Photos (above).  On other devices, use the this link: 

https://youtu.be/dTsyRvTckkQsi=Ac_DYKaPZ7ezAvZ-

The Sacred Heart Faith Formation students collected 403 cereal for the South Commmunity Food Pantry.  

Please click on Parish Event Photos Above.

Please Click on Parish Event Photos Above

Easter Sunday, April 9th

Easter Egg Hunt

Sacred Heart Church 1st Annual

Following the 10:30 M ass

Come join the fun at the school gymnasium

Bring your own basket or bag

OVER 1,000 EASTER EGGS!

Come join the fun!

Please check out the pictures under Parish Event Photos

Mary Verdi and the St. Agnes Academy have just released a new music video, "Every Praise". Click on the link below or go to YouTube.com and search Mary Verdi and it is on the top of her video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXZcB8qdsfU   

Please see Parish Event Photos for pictures of this event.

On Sunday, December 4th Mary Verdi held a wonderful concert at Sacred Heart Church. This event was free and open to all and featured Ben Kohn, Eileen Markland, Charles Tokarz, George Skidd and Allen Pugieli. 

Please check out pictures under Parish Event Photos

“It is our mission to seek out and help those in need” In the spirit of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Sacred Heart Church has a committee known as the “Friends of St. Vincent de Paul”. Should you need financial assistance, please know that everything is totally confidential.

Contact FSVD at (413)443-6960 ext139

Should you not be able to attend church during these trying times, we you to stay connected via televised masses:                               

Sunday - 'Chalice of Salvation'

6:00 AM - WXXA Fox 23 Albany

10:00 AM - WWLP - 22 News

You may also enjoy: Bishop Barron—Daily Mass 

at www.wordonfire.org/dailymass

Today more than ever, it is important to strengthen our communication within our parish. On-line and digital engagement provides us a wonderful opportunity to provide on-going, timely and important communications. Please help us develop a stronger connection to you, by simply submitting your  e-mail address to: pinkchurch@aol.com. 

We are in need of people to pray for our prayer line intentions. We have a prayer line every week or so. You can receive a list either by phone or e-mail, of the first names and their prayer request. All we ask is that you pray for these people and their intentions. If interested, please call the Parish Office at (413)443-6960