MINISTRIES AT SACRED HEART

 

 

Sacred Heart Parish is blessed with MANY ministries for the benefit and enrichment of all. There are also volunteer opportunities within those ministries, too.

Below is a partial listing that will be updated as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience.

Please click here for SACRAMENTS (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick.)

Adult Formation/Education

Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Hispanic Ministries

Finance Council

Pastoral Council

Youth (Ages 3-12)

Youth (Middle School - Young Adults)

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Childcare for Sunday Mass

Funeral Ministry

Grief Support Ministry

Perpetual Adoration

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Knights of Columbus

Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank

St. Vincent de Paul

Senior Outreach Program

Tri-City Respect Life

 

 

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Christian Initiation of Children (CIC)

Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

Catholic Adult Education

 

 

Muriel Rabideau
(928) 717-9730
mrabideau@sacredheartprescott.com

 

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Sacred Heart Youth &
Young Adult Ministry

As you may know, Sacred Heart Parish is facing very difficult economic times. In order to be accountable to our budget, we had to realign our Ministry Staff. After much discernment and prayer, it was decided to eliminate the Youth Minister Position. The Youth Ministry Program will continue and is currently being restructured. We would like to thank Vincent Gallegos, from the bottom of our hearts, for all of his years of dedication and good service to our youth.

Currently (Fall Semester 2011) middle school meets on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and high school meets from 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM at the Youth Center.

For more information and volunteer opportunities, please contact Fr. Art at FrAGramaje@SacredHeartPrescott.com

 

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Atrium of the Two Hearts) - Religious Formation, ages 3-12

 

Pictured Left to Right -
Top Row: Barbara Dubin, Sharon Swigart, Colleen Driscoll, Lisa Baynes
Bottom Row: Kathleen Leich, Amelia Brigante, Michelle Medina, Devon Dodt

 

Lisa Baynes
(928) 445-3141
lbaynes@sacredheartprescott.com

 

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Hispanic Ministries

 

Please also visit Sacred Heart Parish's Spanish language web site (still a work in progress :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jimena Aragon, Director of Hispanic Ministries
(928) 445-3141 ext. 329
jaragon@sacredheartprescott.com

 

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BAPTISMS

 

(English) Maureen Henry - please call the Church office at (928) 445-3141 or email Baptism@SacredHeartPrescott.com

(Spanish) please call the Church office at (928) 445-3141

 

Infant  Baptism  Policy 

Please come to the Church Office or Hispanic Ministry Office to fill out a Baptism Registration form and also please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate.  

Parent Classes are required in preparation for infant Baptism if you have not attended in the past 2 years.  
The next series of parent classes for Infant Baptism will be:  

English -  Saturday, March 10, 2012 (10 AM - !2:00 PM Noon) - REGISTRATION THROUGH THE OFFICE IS REQUIRED. (Please take a moment to read through these following PDF documents before this class)

 

Why are we baptized?

 

 

Download "Infant Baptism Guidelines" (also below)

Download "Baptism is a Gift"

Download "What the Catholic Church Teaches About Original Sin"

Download "Original Sin Handout"

 

Other PDF documents for later:

Download "GODPARENTS: Frequently Asked Questions" (also below)

Download "Why the Church Baptizes Babies"

Download "The Signs of Baptism: A Shower of Gifts"

Download "Choosing Godparents in the Roman Catholic Church"

Download "A Message to Roman Catholic Godparents"

Download "The Rite of Baptism in the Roman Catholic Church"

Download "Religious Capacities & Needs: Birth to 3 Years"

Download "Praying With Young Children"

Download "Top 10 Prayers Every Catholic Child Should Know"

Download "Joy"

Download "Cultivating the Gift of Wonder"

Download "Moral Formation in Young Children"

Download "A Parent's Prayer"

Download "Overview of the Rite of Baptism"

 

INFANT BAPTISM GUIDELINES

Dear Parents,

After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [and] coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16-17.

Our parish family here at Sacred Heart welcomes you and your child. Baptism marks a significant event in the life of your child and your family, for through Baptism your child becomes a member of the Body of Christ, the Church. Moreover, the newly baptized is given the status of being an adopted child of God. Baptism also opens the doors to the other sacraments, which allows for spiritual growth and support.

We ask that you read the following guidelines carefully. If some questions should arise, please do not hesitate to contact us. We want your child’s baptism to be a spiritual and memorable event.
May God bless you as you prepare to begin this journey of faith with your child.

 

PRE-BAPTISM CLASS: As your child grows in faith and knowledge, you as parents are the most influential force in his/her life. Your example through the active participation in your faith life will help your child come to Christ. Therefore, it is important that you see the value in preparing yourself as well as your child to take this significant step. We ask both parents to attend the Parent Class if they have not attended in the past two years.

GODPARENTS: Your choice of godparents is very important. A godparent is a witness to your child in modeling the faith life of the entire community. Through you and their godparents, your child will come to know Christ. Children need to have at least one Godparent, but it is strongly recommended that they would have two, one male and one female. Godparents must be Catholic, at least sixteen years of age, have received the three sacraments of initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation) and be active in their faith – attending Mass on a weekly basis. If they are married, the marriage must be a valid, recognized marriage in the Catholic Church (in the presence of a Catholic priest or deacon).

A baptized person of another Christian denomination cannot be a godparent. They are invited to be a Christian Witness if baptized in another denomination, and we welcome them, but they cannot be the godparent of record. The godparents represent the community of faith in which the child is being baptized. For this reason it is required that only those who are practicing Catholics be godparents. In addition, the godparents are chosen to instill and support the faith of the community in which the child will one day receive the sacraments.

In addition to attending the baptism class, the parents must provide the church office with the following DOCUMENTATION:

1. The completed data form which can be obtained from the church Office.
2. A copy of the regular birth certificate or copy of the preliminary Hospital Certificate.
3. The names of the final choice(s) for godparents with correct spelling as they will appear on the
Baptismal Certificate.
4. If classes were taken elsewhere, a letter will be required stating where and when you have taken classes.

SCHEDULING: Baptisms will only be scheduled when the parents have attended the baptism class or provided a certificate/ letter of attendance elsewhere, and all documents have been provided.
To schedule the baptism you must either come to the church office or call the church office when you have completed all the requirements in order to get your name on a specific schedule for baptism. 

 

 

GODPARENTS: Frequently Asked Questions

 

  What are the requirements to be a Godparent?

• A Catholic who has received all 3 sacraments of Initiation: Baptism , Holy Communion, and Confirmation.
• They must be at least 16 years old.
• A practicing Catholic who attends Mass weekly. • If married, a person who was married in the Catholic Church. (Please note that being separated and/or legally divorced does not in itself prevent a person from serving as a godparent. However, one who is separated or divorced must be living as a single person and not living with someone else.)

Must we have both a godfather and a godmother?

No. While it is customary to have both a godfather and a godmother, the sacrament of Baptism requires a minimum of one godparent. (Note: it is not possible to have two males or two females as godparents.)

Do Godparents have to attend the Baptism class?

This is highly recommended! They will be your child’s godparents forever, so it is great for them to show that commitment from the very beginning! If they cannot attend the class here at Sacred Heart, they are encouraged to attend an equivalent class offered at their own parish.

Can I just have a Christian witness instead of a godparent?

No. Remember that a baptized non-Catholic is not precisely a godparent. Thus a Christian Witness may be chosen only if a Catholic godparent has already been chosen for your child. A Christian Witness is chosen in addition to a Catholic godparent not in place of a Catholic godparent.

 

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NEW MARRIAGE PREPARATION POLICY:

 

Bishop Olmsted has issued a new marriage preparation policy for the Diocese of Phoenix that began implementation on January 1, 2010. There will now be at least a NINE MONTH preparation process prior to the wedding. This extra time is to allow for a more thorough preparation for the sacrament, including the full course in Natural Family Planning (www.phxnfp.org) and a new session on “God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage” (www.ourcovenantoflovephx.org).

For more information on the new policy you may visit the diocesan website at http://www.diocesephoenix.org/mfrl/MFL/marriageprep.html

To make arrangements for your marriage preparation at Sacred Heart Parish, please call the Church office at (928) 445-3141 or email Parish@SacredHeartPrescott.com.

 

Why a Catholic Wedding?

 

 

 

Register today for
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP) Classes

 

We are also so grateful that Bob and Judy Carlisi of Sacred Heart Parish have spent the time and energy to be trained as N.F.P. instructors. This is a great blessing for our parish as well as for the northern part of our diocese.

 

Please contact the Church office at (928) 445-3141 or email Parish@SacredHeartPrescott.com for upcoming dates.

For more information call 602-354-2122 or see www.phxnfp.org

 

NFP is about effective and healthy family planning that respects Catholic teaching. Classes are open to: Married Couples and Engaged Couples in Marriage Prep.

Make your marriage more than it is, and all that it can be!

 

 

ANNUAL CELEBRATING MARRIAGE EVENT 2012

If you and your spouse were looking forward to celebrating an important wedding anniversary with Bishop Olmsted in 2012, the event is still on, but the date is changing.

The 2012 Diocese of Phoenix Celebrating Marriage Event for jubilee anniversary couples this year is moving from the closest Saturday to Valentine Day...Feb. 11th to September 22nd.

This timing change on the calendar anticipates that this event will be changing in 2013 to a September Diocesan Marriage Conference, focused on evangelization and renewal for marriages of any length.

For this year’s registration, visit www.ourcovenantoflovephx.org or call Mike at (602) 354-2355.

 

 

 

March 23-25, 2011 -

 

CCEW (Christian Couples Experience Weekend)

Husbands - Do you need an idea on what to give your wife for a St. Valentine's Day gift?

How about a weekend away, time to take your relationship with each other and God to a new level. Join us for Sacred Heart’s Couples Christian Experience Weekend, right here in Prescott. Father Daryl, Sister Anne and couples from Sacred Heart will lead us on a weekend filled with love.

Save this date: March 23 to 25 for the upcoming weekend in 2012.

Download the registration form here.

Call for more information Bud & Carol Bevenour: 777-9040
or Moe & Marilyn Trebitowski: 759-0476

 

 

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CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION

These last two Sacraments of Initiation are normally received in the third grade in the Diocese of Phoenix. For more information, please contact Lisa Baynes at LBaynes@SacredHeartPrescott.com or call her at (928) 445-3141

Why are Catholics Confirmed?

 

How we receive Communion and why

 

 

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RECONCILIATION

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Confession or Penance) is available on Saturdays at Sacred Heart Parish from 3:00 PM -4:30 PM and also by making an appointment through the Church office at (928) 445-3141 or by email at Parish@SacredHeartPrescott.com

 

Why confess your sins to a priest?

 

Watch this amazing video invitation below to reconcile your heart with God and you will never look at the Sacrament the same way again!

Haven't Been To Reconciliation Lately?

 

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ALTAR SERVERS WANTED
for Sunday Masses!
Students & Adults

The only requirements are:
Have received First Holy Communion.
Must be in the 4th grade and up

 

The next training session is on Saturday, January 21, 2011
from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM in the Church

If you would like to join this most important ministry and serve Our Lord during the Sunday Mass, call the church office at 445-3141 or email Parish@SacredHeartPrescott.com.

 

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SACRED HEART PASTORAL COUNCIL

 

Current (2011) council members are:

John Holland - Chairperson (2013) - Email John at Hollandxx22@q.com

Mary Ann Bivens-Grimm (2014) - Email Mary Ann at MBivans@CableOne.net

Michael Peters (2014) - Email Mike at JudgeUno@aol.com

Will Wilson (2014) - Email Will at W.Wilson@q.com

Miguel Calderon (2012)
Ron Downey (2013)
Ginny Shugars (2013)
Linda Wilhelmsen (2012)

 

DOWNLOAD the November 1, 2011 Pastoral Council Meeting Minutes.

 

SACRED HEART PARISH PASTORAL PLAN
SUMMARY 2011 - 2014

 

Goal 1 - Offer Model for Discernment
Objective 1 – By February 7, 2012 present recommendations for a Leadership Workshop on Discernment.

Goal 2 - Become a Stewardship Parish
Objective 1 – By March 31, 2012 present recommendations on ways to enhance time, talent and treasure.

Goal 3 - Enhance Social Justice
Objective 1 – By January 31, 2012 form Social
Justice Liaisons to engage with other ministries.

Goal 4 - Enhance Unity and Growth within the Various Elements of the Parish Community
Objective 1 – By August 11, 2012 develop and
present a plan on ways to increase parish unity.

Goal 5 – Increase Reverence
Objective 1 – By April 28, 2012 conduct Listening Sessions to determine preferences for the Worship space (includes space and liturgical).

Goal 6 - Outreach to Marginalized and Non-Catholics
Objective 1 – By December 31, 2012 develop and present recommendations on ways to engage those that have left the Church, the Young Adults and inter-religious.

Goal 7 – Leadership Development
Objective 1 – By December 31, 2012 develop and present recommendations on ways to develop leadership.

 

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SACRED HEART FINANCE COUNCIL

 

Current (2011) council members are:

Terry Brennan
Jody Henry
Kathy Sischka
Dan Gilliam
Chris Kissel
Jerry Shugars

 

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ADORERS NEEDED !!!

Is our Lord calling YOU to spend
a special hour with Him ?

 

Sunday evenings: 5 - 6 pm (Vacant)
Sunday evenings: 10 - 11 pm
Tuesday afternoons: 1 - 2 pm
Wednesday evenings: 11 pm - Midnight
Thursdays: 1 - 2 am (PP)
Friday evenings: 7 - 8 pm
Friday evenings: 8 - 9 pm
Saturday mornings: 7 - 8 am (Vacant)
Saturday afternoons: 3 - 4 pm
Saturday evenings: 7 - 8 pm (Vacant)

 

 

(PP means Prayer Partner requested; Vacant means there is no one presently at this hour.)

Please call Jana @ 778-0132

 

We are also still in need of substitute adorers for all 4 divisions, especially from midnight to 6 a. If you know of other hours needing adorers, please call the appropriate Division Leader:

 

Div. I (midnight to 6 a.m.) Jana Kosco, 778-0132
Div. II (6 a.m. to noon) Nancy Newman, 778-2570
Div. III (noon to 6 p.m.) Jana Kosco, (interim leader) 778-0132
Div. IV (6 p.m. to midnight) Gary & Charlene Wittman 445-5605

 

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ST. VINCENT de PAUL

Inspired by Gospel values, our members come together to grow spiritually as we serve others. Whether we’re making home visits or meeting people that need help in our office, we’re serving the Lord.

If you’d like to learn more about this international organization, check us out any Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. downstairs in the church. It takes eight people to fill the volunteer positions each weekday, and one of these positions might be a perfect fit.

 

January 2012 -

It’s the beginning of a new year, and the perfect time to thank our many volunteers for their loyal help. Did you know that only the Thrift Store Manager, Asst. Manager, and warehouse workers are paid employees? Everyone else are volunteers. A big thank you to all for your hard work. The fact that so many people donate time to SVdP – both at the Thrift Store and the Conference -- shows how much they value working for the Lord.

As you know, the Conference on Summit St. runs on "volunteer-power." We need more volunteers so we can serve the hungry in a timely manner. Is the Lord calling you to donate a few hours each week to feed his children? Join us any Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. downstairs to learn more.

For more information call 778-4585 or 771-9696

 

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KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS

 

The Knights will be holding their second annual St. Valentine’s Day Bake Sale in the St. Thomas Aquinas Room on the weekend of February 4th and 5th after all the Masses. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Knights’ Scholarship Fund for deserving college-bound students from our community. Without your support the Knights would be unable to continue the program in the years ahead.

Come see the culinary delights our bold and fearless Knights-turned-chefs and their lovely ladies have concocted for your dining pleasure. Pick up some sweets for your sweetie.

 

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GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY

ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE?

We would like to invite you to join us in our newly-formed grief support ministry.
The next session will begin on January 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM here at Sacred Heart Parish.
Please give us a call so we can know that you would like to attend and reserve a place for you.

Carol & Bud Bevenour: 777-9040
Marge Lenski: 771-9845

 

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FUNERAL MINISTRY

 

We're looking for a Coordinator to organize luncheons.
Responsibilities will include phone calls and assignment of duties.

For more information call Arlene at 776-4180.

 

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SUNDAY CHILDCARE

 

Sunday Childcare at the 8:45 am Mass is looking for one or two more volunteers to help watch children. We have a growing group of wonderful children (Hurray!) but we need just a little more help. You must be compliant and up-to-date with Called to Protect classes required by the Diocese of Phoenix.

Please contact Mary Beth Meinholz: 778-2997

 

 

 

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SENIOR OUTREACH PROGRAM

We can be there for your loved one when you just can't.

 

Providing Advocacy, Care Management, and Benefits Planning for Seniors and their families.

 

A Professional Geriatric Care Manager will help you determine what services be of value to you and your family. We have extensive knowledge about the cost, quality, and availability of resources in your loved one's community. We can simplify the overwhelming details caring for an aging loved one.

 

WHEN: Beginning October 27 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM every 4th Thursday of the month

PLEASE NOTE: For this month ONLY, we will meet on Dec. 15th instead of Dec. 22nd.

WHERE: Sacred Heart Room in the Lower Level of the Church

WHAT: Free 15-minute consultations to answer your questions.

HOW: Call Arizona Elder Care to reserve your time at (928) 639-1583

 

 

 

 

 

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TRI-CITY RESPECT LIFE

 

PRAY TO END ABORTION

We are now praying at Planned Parenthood facility in Prescott Valley on a daily basis at St. Germaine Parish and share this ministry with Amazing Grace Church in Prescott Valley. We invite any parishioners who would like to join us to call Mary at 277-9870 or email TriCityRespectLife@yahoo,com for more information.

January 2012 -
Good News! The Planned Parenthood Center has changed their hours again. Thanks to those who have been praying on site and those who have been praying at home, they are open only three days a week now. We need to keep on praying more than ever now, so please consider joining us at the site for prayers for their clients and their employees. We need more prayer warriors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Call Mary at 277-9870 or email TriCityRespectLife@yahoo,com to schedule an hour of your time.

 

 

 

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PRESCOTT COMMUNITY CUPBOARD FOOD BANK

Did you know that Sacred Heart Parish is a member Church of Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank?

The Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank is a community-sponsored organization of eight member churches of which Sacred Heart is a founding member. Fr. Fred Le Claire’s (currently pastor of St. Catherine Laboure Parish in Chino Valley) father helped establish the Food Bank back in the 1970s. We are a 501 (c) 3 non-profit Food Bank and an all-volunteer organization. We always need volunteers to assist in distribution and collection of the food. Our distribution site is located at:

313 W Goodwin Street, “Rusing Square “across from the Goodwin Pharmacy.

Our clients are processed with our partner Catholic Charities and we provide 12 nutritionally balanced meals for each family member that seeks our assistance. We provided over 150,000 meals in 2009.

As a founding member church, Sacred Heart’s support is vital to the continued operation of the Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank! Sacred Heart food collections are the third weekend of every month. Canned and non perishable items are always needed.

Call us at 778-4622 and leave a message or visit our website at:www.PrescottCommunityCupboard.org
PCCFB, 434 W. Gurley St. Prescott 86301

Thank You and God Bless!

January 2012 -

O Lord, my God, all creatures look to you to give them food in due time.” Many blessings for good health and good fortune in the New Year and great thanks to all of you who support the Cupboard all year.

We need your help to meet the demand for the emergency food we distribute. In the last half of 2011, demand has grown by more than 20%. Please donate non-perishable foods so that your neighbors in need can eat. Monetary donations help us buy that which is needed, but not donated.

OUR NEXT COLLECTION: January 21 and 22

PCC Food Bank is a non-affiliated organization