A Silent Auction for Gift Baskets and Gift Certificates
Themed gift baskets and gift certificates will be auctioned on May 18th with proceeds benefiting the costs associated with the parish’s 50th Anniversary activities.  Faith Formation Classes and many parishioners have created the themed baskets such as a Chocolate Lover’s Basket, Wine Lover’s Basket, Family Movie Night Basket, etc.  Gift certificates/items from local businesses will also be featured.  The baskets will be on display in our Fellowship Room from May 3rd through May 18th.  Be sure to check them out.

Brunch at HomeTown Buffet
Calling all supporters of Sacred Heart Church!  Bring a friend or two and join us for brunch at the HomeTown Buffet Restaurant in Manchester on May 17th from 8:00AM through 11:00AM.  Home Town Buffet will generously donate a percentage of their proceeds during these hours as a fundraiser for the parish’s 50th Anniversary activities.  Call the parish office for your ticket or see someone from Sacred Heart Parish on May 17th when you come to the restaurant. Tickets are free; you pay for breakfast.

Thanks to Rich Bernabucci for the pictures.

Thanks to Rich Bernabucci for the pics.

The Easter Vigil Mass (in EVERY Catholic parish) begins after dark. So, our Mass will be at 8pm. (In our diocese, no parish may begin Mass before 8pm. We will begin at 8pm)

And so, here is our special schedule for Holy Week and Easter: and PLEASE NOTE that the times of our celebrations for Holy Week and Easter are different from the usual.

Tuesday: 10:30am - Chrism Mass
at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Norwich

Wednesday: no services

Thursday: 7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Includes the Gospel of the Last Supper & washing of feet
Feast of Breads follows

Friday: 3:00pm – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Includes Saint John’s Passion Gospel,
Veneration of the Cross & Communion
5:00pm – Soup & Bread Supper
7:00pm- Living Stations of the Cross

Saturday: 8:00pm - Easter Vigil 
Note: No 5pm Mass this day
Mass begins after dark and includes the Blessing of the New Fire, the lighting of the Easter Candle, the Exsultet, the story of Salvation from Creation to Resurrection passed down through the Bible , Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist…

Easter Sunday: 8 & 10:30am – Resurrection of the Lord
Includes the Resurrection Gospel, Renewal of Baptismal Promises & Eucharist

The Mass schedule for Palm Sunday is the usual - Saturday at 5pm, Sunday at 8 & 10:30am.

The liturgy of Palm Sunday begins with the gospel account of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, blessing of palm branches, and procession. Once inside the church, the liturgy undergoes a drastic mood-swing as we recount the Passion of the Lord.

If you wish, you may bring your old palm branches with you to church, and we will recycle them for you. They will become the ashes we bless and use next Lent at our Ash Wednesday services.

Here is our special schedule for Holy Week and Easter: and PLEASE NOTE that the times of our celebrations for Holy Week and Easter are different from the usual.

Tuesday: 10:30am - Chrism Mass
at Saint Patrick Cathedral, Norwich

Wednesday: no services

Thursday: 7:30pm – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Includes the Gospel of the Last Supper & washing of feet
Feast of Breads follows

Friday: 3:00pm – Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Includes Saint John’s Passion Gospel,
Veneration of the Cross & Communion
5:00pm – Soup & Bread Supper
7:00pm- Living Stations of the Cross

Saturday: 8:00pm - Easter Vigil 
Note: No 5pm Mass this day
Mass begins after dark and includes the Blessing of the New Fire, the Exsultet, Scripture from Creation to Resurrection, Renewal of Baptismal Promises, Baptism, Confirmation & Eucharist

Sunday: 8 & 10:30am – Resurrection of the Lord
Includes the Resurrection Gospel, Renewal of Baptismal Promises & Eucharist

From March 1 -5 we welcome Rev. Antony Savarimuthu who comes to us from Bronx, New York on behalf of Cross International Catholic Outreach. Parishes in underdeveloped countries represent more than an important source of spiritual truth for their community. They also stand as a beacon of hope for impoverished families who have nowhere else to turn for help. Come and hear how we can make a difference in the lives of our less fortunate brothers and sisters in the Third World.

Included will be Benediction (Sunday,) Stations of the Cross (Monday,) Penance Service (Tuesday,) and Mass (Wednesday.) All at 7pm.

Sorry for the inconvenience.