Invitation
At Sacred Heart we are
involved with and sponsor a number of works of charity
and social justice. Our common baptism into Christ's
death and Resurrection calls us to become the body of
Christ in the world, giving ourselves for reconciliation
and new life. Please join us in our effort to fulfill
the Lord Jesus' parting command: "love one another."
(John 15:17)
Respect Life Committee
The general purpose of the
Respect Life Committee is commitment to
the defense of life in all its stages and in every
condition: the unborn, the elderly, the severely
handicapped and all those who are seen as unproductive
in our present-day society and culture. The Committee is
dedicated to making parishioners more aware of pro-life
issues and needs and the recruitment of volunteers to
help those in need. This is accomplished through:
Education - providing accurate, truthful information
in preparing and distributing pro-life materials;
Advocacy - in recommending and supporting Respect
Life issues; Political Activity - a phone tree
for calls to our elected representatives to support
pro-life legislation. Most importantly, the Committee's
work is rooted in prayer, Mass, Rosary and the Holy
Hour.
Thrift Shop
The "Family Closet"
Thrift Shop is a "store" in the Grade School
building, Room A009. A wide variety of good clothing for
women and children, grade school uniforms and
accessories are available. Shelves contain an ever
changing collection of house wares, books, toys and
miscellaneous items. The generous donations of
parishioners and friends give the shop a constantly
varied inventory. All proceeds go to the Sacred Heart
educational fund. The shop is open Wednesday 11:00 am
-3:00pm and Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 P.M. The
Thrift Shop closes for summer. Please keep the "Thrift
Shop" in mind.
Sharing Community
Also known as "Meals for the Homeless,"
this ministry is served by Sacred Heart parishioners on
a monthly basis. On that occasion, parishioners prepare
a lunch for the Sharing Community. Usually, we feed
about 200 homeless men, women and children. Over 50
members of the parish participate in this program,
including cooks, servers and drivers. Since 1987, Sacred
Heart volunteers have never missed a month. Cost of the
food is partially supported by an annual donation of
$4,000 from the Westchester Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick.
Scouts
Brownies and Girls.
The Girl Scouts provide an informal educational
program designed to help girls develop to their
fullest potential. This is carried out in groups
with adult leadership and provides a wide range of
activities geared to their age levels. They learn to
work and play safely, explore many cultures, gain an
appreciation of the Arts, and discover more about
the natural world. See the weekly Bulletin for
announcements of activities, or contact the Church
office.
Cubs and Boys.
Boy Scout Troop 12 meets at Sacred Heart. Its
purposes are to influence the development of
character and spiritual growth, to develop habits
and attitudes of good citizenship, to encourage good
sportsmanship, to improve understanding within the
family, to strengthen the ability to get along with
others, to respect people, to foster a sense of
personal achievement by developing interests and
skills, to show how to be helpful and do one's best,
and to provide fun and exciting new things to do.
See the weekly Bulletin for announcements of
activities, or contact the Church office.
Recovery
AA and NA. These groups are fellowships of
people recovering from the diseases of alcoholism and
drug addiction. During their meetings, the members share
their experience, strength and hope in order to help
each other maintain addiction-free living one day at a
time. They are based on the "Twelve Steps,"
spiritual principles which are practiced as a way of
life - and which have been successful in enabling
thousands of people live a full and wholesome life. The
only requirement for these programs is the desire of
individuals to end their addiction. Please contact the
Church office confidentially to learn when and where the
groups meet.
