Strengthened by the Presence of Jesus

Sacred Heart Parish is part of the Diocese of Phoenix, but has been administered by the Claretian Missionaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary since 1915. In addition to many gifted lay persons, we are also blessed to have two sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), United States Province, who very generously serve our parish. Please read our Parish Mission Statement to find out more.

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THIS WEEK MARKS THE 100th BIRTHDAY OF BLESSED MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA

After the controversy surrounding the lighting of the Empire State Building, the New York City Council has declared her birthday on Wednesday, August 26, 2010 a day of service and have asked others to celebrate her birthday by making a commitment to volunteer in their communities. What are you doing to honor Blessed Teresa's birthday this year?

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