An understatement - "There has been a dramatic change on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic church."  Nobody knows at this point how long this current change will be present but we ALWAYS do know that Jesus Christ is with us WHEREVER we are.  He is with us in the parking lot of the church, on a hiking trail in the village and in the living room of our home.  He is always with us!  Wherever we decide to participate in Mass, God is there!

• Our church has been blessed to be able to offer a recorded weekend Mass, Celebrated by Fr. Bill Elser, whether it is accessed "live" at 8:00 a.m. Sunday morning or accessed at a later time.  To participate in the "live" Mass, go to www.facebook.com/Fr.BillElser or to access this opportunity at a later time, go to Sacred Heart of Jesus's Website at www.hsvsacredheart.com, then click on the tab to the left titled, "Weekend Homilies."  (May be suspended - Please stay tuned).

• The Catholic Television Network, EWTN, offers a variety of daily Masses, as well as weekend Masses for your participation, which may be accessed by your television.

No matter where or when you participate in Mass, not receiving Physical Communion is a solemn change; however, the alternative Spiritual Communion may make for an acceptable temporary substiution.  St. Thomas Aquinas defined "Spiritual Communion" as an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Holy Sacrament and a loving embrace as though we had already received him.  The following "Spiritual Communion" prayer may be prayed: