Dear Sacred Heart Parish Family,
Believe it or not, Lent is almost halfway over! We come this weekend to Laetare Sunday, so the rose vestments will be out and we will ponder the light of Christ that is coming at Easter. It is an especially joyous weekend since Friday we celebrate St. Patrick and Cardinal Gregory has dispensed us from abstaining from meat, so enjoy the corned beef! Then on Monday we will celebrate the great Solemnity of Saint Joseph, so feast away.
It is providential timing that our Saint Joseph statue is now ready to be blessed, after more than a year of work by the men’s group, contributions from many of you, and the diligence of our parish staff. At the conclusion of the 10 am Mass we will process out to the statue and bless it. We will then celebrate in Carroll Hall with donuts. Come and join!
Please keep in your prayers our Confirmandi as they prepare to be confirmed next Wednesday, March 22, at 7 pm in the church. We have 26 8th graders who will be confirmed by Bishop Campbell. Thanks be to God!
We hope your Lenten journey has been and will be a grace-filled one and we look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Potts and Fr. Russo
Altar Server Training began March 11
and continues the next three Saturday mornings
at 10:30 am in the Church.
Come Join Us!
Any boy in grade 4 and up interested in becoming an altar server at Sacred Heart should complete the below form and come to training on Saturday morning at 10:30 am in the Church. Questions? Contact Father Russo at russom@adw.org
Did you know that Cardinal Gregory has granted a dispensation from the obligation to abstain from eating meat on the memorial of Saint Patrick, this Friday, March 17?
So whether you have corned beef, Irish stew, or Shepherds pie ... Enjoy!
And if you don't feel like cooking, come to the Lenten Friday night supper between 5:00-6:30 pm in Whitemarsh Hall and attend Stations of the Cross either at 4:30 or 7:00 pm in the Chapel.
Dedication of the St. Joseph Statue
Sunday, March 19
After the 10:00 am Mass
Back of Church
Everyone is invited to join us for the dedication of the St. Joseph statue.
This is a special event for the parish.
Parish Registration and Donuts & Coffee
Sunday, March 19, join us downstairs in Carroll Hall for donuts & coffee after the 8:00 & 10:00 am Masses.
We will also have Parish Registration!
Remember, it is important to be registered in a parish for church services such as baptisms, weddings, and Godparent sponsor certificates.
Please bring your bags of food this weekend and leave them in the back of the church. The food will be picked up after the 12:00 Noon Mass thi Sunday, March 19.
High School Youth Group
"Adore and More"
Stations of the Cross and Lenten Suppers
You and the family are invited to attend Stations of the Cross on Fridays in Lent at 4:30 or 7:00 pm in the Chapel. Between Stations of the Cross, Lenten Suppers being served from 5:00-6:45 pm. No reservations needed for Supper.
Sacred Heart Parish Office:
301-262-0704
M-Th 9:00-4:30; F 9:00-1:00
Religious Education:
301-262-1221
Youth Group:
Counseling Program:
301-541-3740