Welcome to Sacred Heart
Select to read Urbi et Orbi Homily of Pope Francis. (Multiple Language Selection)
Beginning April 6, 2020 the Sacred Heart OFFICE and CHURCH will be CLOSED to the public until further notice. Phone messages will still be checked frequently.
“Beginning March 22nd, we will Live Stream Sunday Mass at 9:00 am (See button below). You can view it at anytime after, as well. Daily Mass is being streamed as well."
We extend a warm welcome to those who attend our Church. We hope that you will find our parish community a place where your life of faith will be nourished. We also hope that you will share your special gifts within the community. Your prayers, your presence and your talents are most welcome. Parish registration forms are in the back of the church or may be obtained at the Parish Office.
- All scheduled Easter Week live streams are still on track:
- 07:00 PM – Holy Thursday
- 07:00 PM – Good Friday
- 08:30 PM – Easter Vigil
- 09:00 AM – Easter Sunday
About Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church began in 1874. By 1945, when the Navy came to Lee Field, the Mass schedule increased from 3 to 5 Masses which ended up being held at the Clay Theatre in Green Cove Springs because the church started to fall apart.
May 1946 ground broke for the greatly needed new church; on land adjacent to the old church. Navy Personnel volunteered their labor toward the building of the new church; and the old church was being used as a parish hall and classroom where Sunday school classes and children's choir were being held.
In 1994, Fr. Donal Sullivan, a native of Ireland, was appointed pastor of Sacred Heart. In 1999, work began to build another new sanctuary to accommodate the growing Catholic population.
The new Sacred Heart located at 7190 State Highway 17 in Fleming Island was built and on May 13, 2001 the dedication was presided over by Bishop John J. Snyder.
Ministries
We celebrate the following categories of ministry here at Sacred Heart:
- Liturgical
- Pastoral
- Social Services
- Stewardship
- Spanish
Compelled by the Gospel we the parish family of Sacred Heart, promote and support Christian Life by serving our parish and community through the celebration of the sacraments, educational programs, and other parish ministries.
Services
"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'" - John 6:35
The celebration of Mass is an act of the whole assembly gathered for worship. In the Mass, the Church is joined to the action of Christ. We are joined to this divine action through Baptism, which incorporates us into the risen Christ.
You will find Mass schedules for ordinary time and holidays and Mass Readings for the particular day from United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.
Stewardship
Stewardship is a way of life. For Christians who follow in the way of the Lord Jesus, stewardship is an expression of discipleship. When we recognize that God is the origin of all life, the giver of everything that we have and are, and the source of our freedom and giftedness; the healthy person responds by thanking God through prayer, by serving God and God's people through ministry, and by sharing our financial resources with those in need.
Stewardship is a way of life based upon conversion of heart.
Resources
This is where you will find:
- Parish/event, ministry, and education calendars
- Copies of our bulletin
- Education information
- Links to other sites around the Diocese.
Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:30pm
Sunday 8:00am, 10:30am and 5:30pm
Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:00am
Holy Days of Obligation
8:00am and 7:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:30 to 5:15pm or by apt.
Weekend Only
Saturday Vigil 7:30pm (Spanish)