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Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church
243 Lafayette Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 610-826-2335
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“We the family of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, come together in faith to renew ourselves through the celebration of sacrament. We strive to be the welcoming hands of Christ in our community.”
JOIN FATHER BILL FOR LIVE STREAM MASS SACRED HEART OR FATHER’S FACEBOOK PAGE FOR SUNDAY MASS 9:30 AM.
Weekend Mass: Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday Mass: 9:30 AM Restrictions will be in place. Please call the Rectory Office if you will be attending. See below for procedures/restrictions.
The dispensation from the Mass obligation will remain in place throughout the Diocese until further notice.
Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed on Sacred Heart’s Facebook Page at 9:30 AM.
Procedures/Guidelines for Mass:
Less than 50% of total occupancy (approximately 160 people) are permitted at any time in Church. Signs are posted to that effect. Mass attendance will be voluntary.
Those who do not feel safe, or who have compromising health conditions, should not attend. The dispensation from the Mass obligation will remain in place throughout the Diocese until further notice. Online livestream Sunday Mass will continue.
Sanitizer will be available at entrances and for Clergy distributing Holy Communion. Note: Only 2 entrances will be used: the door closer to the Alley from parking lot and the Ramp Glass Door off of Lafayette.
Pews are marked for 6′ social distancing requirement. Families are not expected to observe this among each other. Faithful must wear face masks during Mass, except for the Lector while proclaiming the Readings and the Cantor when leading song.
NO Offertory Procession. We will continue using the donation box in Church, online giving, mail-in or other means for receiving offerings.
NO Sign of Peace and NO reception of the Precious Blood.
Faithful may receive Holy Communion on the tongue or in the hand. Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass. Directions will be announced.
Gloves will not be worn at any time by clergy. Faithful cannot wear them to receive Holy Communion.
Clergy will wear face masks only during distribution of Holy Communion.
NO Altar Servers and NO Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at this time.
There will be increased sanitization of surfaces (including door handles, pews, railings), for which we have purchased a special cleaning solution. If individuals wiped spaces with their own home-brought sanitizer wipes, we would be most appreciative.
Hymnal racks are emptied until further notice. We will use printed programs when needed.
The Stewardship book kiosk has been covered. Material should not be taken until further notice. Please do not leave any material of any subject anywhere in our Church.
Public may light votive candles. Hand sanitazers are available.
The Crying Room is closed.
The Choir Loft is restricted to only the Musician and Cantor.
The Petition Book is unavailable until further notice.
CONFESSIONS: By appointment only. Call the Rectory Office to schedule.
EMERGENCIES: Call the Rectory Office.
HOLY COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND: Only Father or the Deacon will give Holy Communion to homebound in emergency situations, upon request.
WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS: Any wedding or church funeral that might fall within this phase must observe 50% seating capacity and follow all CDC and Church guidelines. No viewings will take place in Church.
BAPTISMS: Baptisms will take place for individual families, observing 50% seating capacity, within or outside Mass as deemed appropriate and follow all CDC and Church guidelines..
Weekly Mass Schedule:
Monday through Thursday: Noon in the Church
Friday, July 3 – NO MASS or First Friday Adoration
Visit www.AD-Today for further information and options
available for you to participate in Masses on television and online.
Father Bill has been praying through the intercession of Fr. Ciszek (whose Cause is being processed in Rome for Canonization but is in need of a verifiable miracle) since the beginning of the Coronavirus. Would it not be a gift–a needed miracle to find a cure and stop the Coronavirus. If you wish to add your prayer of intercession along with Father Campion, please say this prayer often and just maybe it will be the miracle we need.
PRAYER FOR A FAVOR THROUGH THE INTERCESSION OF FATHER WALTER CISZEK, S.J.
Almighty God, we love, adore and praise You as our Creator and Loving Father. Look with compassion and mercy upon us. Hear our prayer in this time of special need and through the intercession of Father Walter Ciszek, grant the following favor if it is Your Holy Will.
(Mention the Request)
Most loving God, accept our gratitude for hearing this prayer. May the knowledge of the virtues and holiness of Father Walter be recognized and known to provide a lasting example to draw sinners to reconciliation and to lead souls to sanctity.
For You are our God and we are Your people and we glorify You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen
The Father Walter Ciszek Prayer League, Inc.
231 North Jardin Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Official Organization for the Promotion of the Cause of
Canonization of FATHER WALTER CISZEK, S.J..
Important Messages from Bishop Schlert:
1. Click here to read an important letter from Bishop Schlert
2. Click here to read Bishop’s Schlert Statement
For more information and resources please visit: https://sp.allentowndiocese.org