Our Sociable Six will return for the months of January, February and March 2025. Three couples will be grouped together and then arrange among themselves to share a simple brunch, lunch or dinner at alternate homes, once each month. Participants will enjoy getting to know their fellow parishioners in an informal setting. It is a great way for newcomers to get acquainted with members of our parish family. To sign up call Nancy or Howard Emery 815 861-0820 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please provide your name, address, phone number and email address. Final sign up for this session is Dec. 27. You will receive a letter/email with the three couples in your group the first week of January.

Sacred Heart will once again offer an opportunity for parishioners and guests to enjoy delicious food and fellowship on Christmas Day in the Lower Hall. Chef Johnna has planned the following menu: garden salad with champagne vinaigrette, slow cooked roast beef with French onion gravy, maple and orange glazed spiral ham, twice baked mashed potatoes, zucchini & yellow squash with tomato gratin, cheddar broccoli casserole, rolls and butter, coffee and tea. For dessert there will be Christmas cookies with Fr. Bill's ice cream. The cost is $17 per person with payment required at the time of sign up. The sheet is in the Narthex. Write your name on and use the provided envelopes if paying cash. It will be a wonderful gathering with food, fellowship and caroling with family and friends as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

We need the strength and peace that comes from the Holy Eucharist. If more people would take the time to make a Holy Hour, at least once a week, many things might change for the better.

"Often place your confidence in Divine Providence and be assured that sooner heaven and earth shall pass away than that the Lord neglects to protect you...My past, O Lord, to your mercy; my present, to your Love; my future to your Providence."                                                                          St. Padre Pio

There is a need for regular Adorers on Sunday at 7 - 8:00 pm and 8 - 9:00 pm
Contact Mike Ritch regarding PEA 832 231-7469

One of the blessings that our parish has at Christmas time is the availability of Formed at no cost. Access seasonal music, art, and programs that enhance, for your family, both Advent and Christmas by simply signing up for your free parish subscription at www.FORMED.org.  Add to your holidays by simply clicking on titles of interest to you and your family.

For those volunteers delivering Christmas Food Baskets, please note that Men's Club members will be available today, December 15, from 1-3:00 pm to load your cars. You will need the letter and number ID of your family. The men will load all presents and non-perishable food into your vehicles. Location is the Lower Hall entrance.

We are blessed to have the following parishioners serving on the Pastoral Council as the result of our recently held election:

Alison Kordsmeier - Liturgy Commission
Larry Helton - Parish Life Commission
Jackie Fox-Tomassi - Social Justice/Charitable Outreach Commission

A big thank you to them and those who ran in the election.

• Thanks to all for a successful Bake Sale!
• Registration open for Women of Hope Retreat Jan. 31 & Feb. 1. Go to womenofhopear.org for more information.
• To help with the Filly Bags for Oaklawn workers, contact Sheila Harrison at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Filled bags must be returned at the Jan. 13 General Meeting.

Remember to recycle your aluminum beverage cans at the bin in the large church parking lot.

Sacred Heart Parish and our Music Ministry invite you to join us in an old fashioned "Christmas Carol Sing" before the Midnight and Christmas Day Masses. We will come together at 11:45 pm on Christmas Eve and 9:45 am on Christmas morning to sing some carols of old in celebration of our Savior's birth.

 Kevin & Rose Farrell, 39 years on December 27

 Thomas & Peggy Sinclair, 14 years on December 28

* Call the church office to provide your anniversary date.

ALL classes are cancelled for the following days:
Tuesday, December 24 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Enjoy (in moderation) your holidays and be ready to jump start the new year with classes resuming Thursday, January 2.