Dear Parishioners, Well.. here we go again! Given the forecast for the next couple of days, just an update on plans for Masses and Adoration. The Adoration Chapel will close tomorrow (Thursday 1/20) at 3:00 PM. Daily Mass is canceled on Friday 1/21/22. Saturday (1/22) morning and afternoon Masses are canceled. As we are so far unsure about the Sunday morning Masses, we expect that refreezing may occur. I will certainly update you on Saturday regarding Sunday and when Adoration reopens. Fr. John, clergy and staff want you all to be safe. Please check in with me if you need anything, should you be snowed in. We are a community and will do our best to assist all if possible. God’s Blessings for your safety!

The Knights of Columbus, due to the recent spike in COVID, have decided to put BINGO on hold for a few months. Watch for future Email's announcing the return of BINGO. Thank you in advance for your patience. "Test Negative and Think Positive!"

Starting this weekend, Jan 15 and ongoing until Jan 23 we will be collecting blankets for our Sandhills/Moore Coalition. Should you have extra blankets to donate, please drop them in the marked boxes in the Gathering Area. We appreciate your assistance at this very chilly time of the year. Many thanks from the Coalition Ministry!

Middle School Day Retreat Announced!! Attention: 6-8 Graders! Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10 AM-5:30 PM, we invite you to join us for a day-long Lenten Retreat for grades 6, 7 and 8 at Sacred Heart!

Middle School Day Retreat Announced!! Attention: 6-8 Graders! Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10 AM-5:30 PM, we invite you to join us for a day-long Lenten Retreat for grades 6, 7 and 8 at Sacred Heart! Click on the title for more information.

You are welcome to attend Rosary and Pasta prayer and dinner on Fridays at 5:30 pm, in Founders Hall with a shared potluck following. Pasta will be provided, you may bring sauces, cheese, salad, or bread to share. All families and individuals are invited. Call or text Meredith Michalek with questions. Meredith can be reached at: michalekfamily@outlook.com or 919-9716544. This is a great opportunity to meet new families and teach your children to say the Rosary. Begins on January 28th.

Sacred Heart supports the program with funds and with VOLUNTEERS.  Our Parish will be hosting once again from Monday, January 17 through Thursday, January 20.   We hope that you will be able to assist us on one of these dates. Please click on the image for information on how you can help.

COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS HAS BEEN POSTPONED FOR THE MONTHS OF JANUARY AND FEBRUARY. At this time we don’t feel it is wise to have a large group in a small area, eating and drinking. We hope to resume in March. Thank you for your attendance, we hope to see you then.

CHILDRENS' LITURGY OF THE WORD will begin on Sunday, January 16th during the 10:45 Mass. This special service for little children, ages 3-5 will be led by volunteers under the leadership of Lindsay Nemec. Father Forbes limits this to ages 3-5 as children older than 5 should be in Faith Formation classes. Lindsay needs some disciples to help. If you want to be part of this program please speak with Lindsay at 315-408-9867 or email: beyondthevase@gmail.com.

The January Women of Sacred Heart Meeting will feature Lynn Whitehall with the Moore County Senior Enrichment Program who will describe the various programs the center offers such as: fitness programs, aging family care, transportation etc. Click on the title for more information.

In the new year, Father John Forbes will be hosting three open forums to discuss items of interest. Click the title for more information.

Thanks to Women of Sacred Heart for sharing Elphie proceeds with Faith Formation. We have purchased from Ignatius Press the following DVDs: Click on the image to see the DVD list.

If you are aware of a person or family who lives alone and would appreciate a meal or Christmas goodies, please let us know. If you are willing to provide the above to a person or family, please email Faith Formation. We would ask the donor to deliver the food to the recipient the week before Christmas. If you have children, please make them part of this gift. Last Christmas a Sacred Heart couple took a meal to an elderly gentleman. He was in acute distress, the couple arranged emergency care. The parishioner passed away the next day. Later, in the Spring, his daughter who lives in Chicago wrote “I am so grateful that my father received a visit and care in his last days.” This is the spirit of the Jesus we follow.

IN PREPARATION FOR THE GREAT FEAST OF CHRISTMAS, WE ARE OFFERING AN ADVENT ACTIVITY CALENDAR FOR PARENTS TO USE IN TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF THE SEASON. THIS RESOURCE WILL BE SENT HOME WITH THE CHILDREN ON THE 21ST. MEMBERS OF THE PARISH NOT REGISTERED IN FAITH FORMATION MAY PICK UP A CALENDAR ON THE WELCOME DESK.

Choose one or two activities to enrich your waiting for Jesus’ Birth. Click on the image for a list of activities.

BINGO IS BACK The Knights of Columbus will resume Bingo starting on November 18th, 2021. There will be 9 Games and $$, starting 7 PM sharp! Doors open at 6:30 PM in Founders Hall. Please invite your friends to come! There will be plenty of room for social distancing.

With grateful praise, the Sacred Heart Youth Group, EDGE, along with our parents, would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to our first ever Bake Sale! We thank Father Forbes for his support, to our youth minister, Aaron Hartley for his assistance, The Women of Sacred Heart for their baked goods donations, to Mary Flynn for donating her time and talent with her generous prayer rock table, and most especially to everyone who purchased and donated money! Our monetary success will help ensure our youth will be going to camp this summer, and we are ever so appreciative. We are in awe and astonishment of the love, support, and encouragement we received. Words don't seem to convey our message properly, but with grateful, humble hearts, THANK YOU!!

Each year we have helped to educate Ugandan students so they might grow in education and their ability to deal with improving their lives and their country. CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE SPEND A LIFETIME WORKING IN THE FIELD. This is the time of year we collect tuition from our devoted Sacred Heart Sponsors. Click on the title for more information.

All women of the parish are invited to the Annual Christmas Luncheon sponsored by Women of Sacred Heart is to be held Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Pinehurst Members Club.  Social time 11:30am-12:30pm. (credit card for drinks).  Luncheon 12:30 pm.  Invite your friends to come along with you to enjoy a festive luncheon. Click on the bells for more information.

The Nursery is in need of adult assistants and teenage volunteers (ages 15-18) during both Mass times and Faith Formation on Sundays and every other Friday for Mornings with Mary meetings. We are looking for adults that have experience with children ages 1 to 4 years old, and teenagers who wish to gain work experience in a faith-based educational environment. These are paid positions. We will also be opening spots for younger teens for service hours (ages 12-15). Please contact Tessa Choban (nurserysacredheartpinehurst@gmail.com) and/or Carolyn Gale if you are interested.