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About Us
We, the Church of Sacred Heart, are a people of faith, graced by God to be His own: a joyful, sometimes struggling, sign of divine presence in our world. |
Get Involved
Our parish offers a wide range of ministry opportunities. Whether you'd like to learn more, pray more, or serve more, we have a ministry for you. |
Support Us
Making an offering of our financial resources is an integral part of what it means to be a Catholic Christian. We have a variety ways to make it easy for your to support our parish. |
News & Events: The Heart of Sacred Heart
Celebrate with us!
Join us for Mass for Saturday Vigil at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 10:00 am. Daily Mass is held Wednesday - Friday at 11:00 am and is preceded by the Rosary at 10:40 am.
Join us for Mass for Saturday Vigil at 4:30 pm and Sunday at 10:00 am. Daily Mass is held Wednesday - Friday at 11:00 am and is preceded by the Rosary at 10:40 am.
GIVING TUESDAY! OUR COMMUNITY IS STRONG
Let's help it grow even stronger. Join us in giving back for GivingTuesday today, November 29. Give to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, volunteer, or do an act of kindness. Every act of generosity counts and each means more when we give together.
JESUS IS OUR REASON
We have endured many months of change in the recent years and we are doing so well! It is like being on a cloud, flying high to heaven! We are working hard and have much to do. And, we are excited that so many new families have joined us. We love our visitors near and far, and those who are able to livestream our Mass. Our St. Vincent De Paul mission has continued to support the community and your generosity all year and at our Thanksgiving Day Mass was overwhelming! You are amazing.
"GETTING YOU TO HEAVEN IS MY GOAL." -FATHER BOB
Your generosity this year has allowed us to maintain a good financial statement. As we prepare for 2023, and celebrate the coming of Jesus, and the end of 2022, we need to ask: Will you help Sacred Heart Portland continue its mission?
Our Pastoral Council's Strategic Plan includes:
Renovating the church office space which hasn't been upgraded in over 20 years. Additionally, a technology plan is underway for inside the church. We feel strongly about continuing to provide livestream Mass for the weekday and weekend Mass times and need to make some major technology upgrades to do so.
Please consider Sacred Heart for a year end donation this GivingTuesday.
Donate at:
www.sacredheartportland.org/give.html or by check, payable to Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 3910 SE 11th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97202
Thank you for your generosity! ❤️✝️
The new Ministry Schedules are out! Everyone received their copy via email. Hard copies are available in the back of the church. PLEASE REMEMBER that it is your responsibility to find a substitute should you not be able to fulfill your assignment. Thank you for volunteering for these important ministries!
Volunteer Opportunity
Sacred Heart is in need of volunteers to join the ministry "Spreading God's Word" which entails participating in a Mass as a videographer to ensure the Live Feed on Facebook takes place each Mass time. This committee of volunteers help Father Bob make sure we are able to spread the Word of God for those who are unable to join Mass and participate in person.
We still need someone to cover Daily Mass times (Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays) and be on our committee to help with weekend Mass times also. You must be willing to create a Facebook account in your name, comply with all compliance standards of Facebook, and work in the "Editor" status on the Sacred Heart Facebook account. You will use the iPhone from church for this task. If interested, please reach out to the office staff at: sacredheart@sacredheartportland.org or at 503-231-9636
Sacred Heart is in need of volunteers to join the ministry "Spreading God's Word" which entails participating in a Mass as a videographer to ensure the Live Feed on Facebook takes place each Mass time. This committee of volunteers help Father Bob make sure we are able to spread the Word of God for those who are unable to join Mass and participate in person.
We still need someone to cover Daily Mass times (Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays) and be on our committee to help with weekend Mass times also. You must be willing to create a Facebook account in your name, comply with all compliance standards of Facebook, and work in the "Editor" status on the Sacred Heart Facebook account. You will use the iPhone from church for this task. If interested, please reach out to the office staff at: sacredheart@sacredheartportland.org or at 503-231-9636
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The Parish Men's Fellowship
We are pleased to announce the return of the Sacred Heart Church Golf event at East Moreland Golf Course! It will be Saturday, October 2nd the first group will tee off at 2:00pm. Cost per person is $28.00; carts are available for $12.00 per rider. Showtime is 1:30 to check in and purchase mulligans and other "golf game aids.” Register by Sept 22nd to secure your spot. Create your own team of four, for the most fun experience. Get to know your fellow parishioners! For more information and to register contact Jeff Delegato at 503-260-6953. |
Children's Religious Education
Are you interested in Religious Education (RE) class for your children? Look for more information to come later in September about day and time, with the goal of starting classes in October, 2022. Questions? Please email Jennifer Anderson. (*Note: RE class is different from First Holy Eucharist Preparation classes, which will begin after the New Year.) |
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Pastoral Council
The pastoral council meets the third Saturday of the month and welcomes agenda topics from parishioners. If you would like to submit a topic you would like to have the pastoral council discuss you can send your ideas to Sondra Ruckwardt at sondrakr@gmail.com or call 503.706.1153. |
Fellowship
The Annual Appreciation BBQ will be held Friday, September 2nd. Please join us. |
Altar Society Meeting
All women of the parish are encouraged to join the Altar Society who will be meeting on Monday, September 12th.
All women of the parish are encouraged to join the Altar Society who will be meeting on Monday, September 12th.
The Pope on Volunteerism from RomeReports.com
St. Therese of Lisieux reminds Christians that “nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.” Leading by example, Pope Francis has shown that little acts of kindness can go a long way. For this reason, he has highlighted the importance of volunteering, and has met with different volunteer groups on numerous occasions. Most recently, he held this private audience for those who assist cancer patients.
"'Good' is accomplished and is effective especially when it is done without seeking recompense and visibility, in the concrete situations of daily life.” - Pope Francis
"This is the most beautiful service we can give as missionary disciples. To prepare the way so that all people may know, meet and love the Lord. FLASH I say: May you always be generous with God and with others: one loses nothing thereby, but gains great enrichment in life.” -Pope Francis
Also in Brazil, he expressed that to be at the service of others is also a part of a Christian's duty.
“I ask you to build the future. Make the world a better place. Please don't see life from afar. Live it. Jesus didn't stay out in a balcony. Instead, He got involved. Follow Jesus' example.”
For those ready to heed the words of the Holy Father's, he himself is a shining of example to follow.
Are you interested in listening to him speak on this topic? Visit YouTube
St. Therese of Lisieux reminds Christians that “nothing is small in the eyes of God. Do all that you do with love.” Leading by example, Pope Francis has shown that little acts of kindness can go a long way. For this reason, he has highlighted the importance of volunteering, and has met with different volunteer groups on numerous occasions. Most recently, he held this private audience for those who assist cancer patients.
"'Good' is accomplished and is effective especially when it is done without seeking recompense and visibility, in the concrete situations of daily life.” - Pope Francis
"This is the most beautiful service we can give as missionary disciples. To prepare the way so that all people may know, meet and love the Lord. FLASH I say: May you always be generous with God and with others: one loses nothing thereby, but gains great enrichment in life.” -Pope Francis
Also in Brazil, he expressed that to be at the service of others is also a part of a Christian's duty.
“I ask you to build the future. Make the world a better place. Please don't see life from afar. Live it. Jesus didn't stay out in a balcony. Instead, He got involved. Follow Jesus' example.”
For those ready to heed the words of the Holy Father's, he himself is a shining of example to follow.
Are you interested in listening to him speak on this topic? Visit YouTube
Get Involved! Will you please?
Here at Sacred Heart we really need additional volunteers (please) to participate in many different ministries.
Are you interested? Please pray about becoming more involved.
Can you share your time during Mass to be an Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Greeter, or Sacristan?
Questions about your role in one of these ministries can be answered by Fr. Bob and our spotlight on a ministries each week.
This Week's Spotlights
Sacristans are critical behind the scenes ministers who are responsible for unlocking and locking the church, turning on the lights and setting up all the elements necessary for Mass. A Sacristan is really a hospitality minister making sure the church is welcoming to all who come in to celebrate.
The ministry of ushers is the oldest lay ministry in the Catholic Church. They are descended from the doorkeepers of the temple in the time of Christ. At Sacred Heart, the primary jobs of ushers are ringing the bells before Mass, taking up the offertory collection, assisting in the Communion flow, and providing the weekly bulletin to members of the congregation as they leave the church. Ushers also assist the Greeters in welcoming parishioners and visitors as they enter the church. In the absence of greeters, ushers select those who will bring up the offertory gifts. If the church is crowded, as is the case at Easter or Christmas, ushers also assist in the seating of parishioners and guests.
As we highlight a ministry options, please email the office at sacredheart@sacredheartportland.org or call during office hours when you decide where you will share time with your church. Thanks be to God for all our volunteers!
Here at Sacred Heart we really need additional volunteers (please) to participate in many different ministries.
Are you interested? Please pray about becoming more involved.
Can you share your time during Mass to be an Altar Server, Eucharistic Minister, Usher, Greeter, or Sacristan?
Questions about your role in one of these ministries can be answered by Fr. Bob and our spotlight on a ministries each week.
This Week's Spotlights
Sacristans are critical behind the scenes ministers who are responsible for unlocking and locking the church, turning on the lights and setting up all the elements necessary for Mass. A Sacristan is really a hospitality minister making sure the church is welcoming to all who come in to celebrate.
The ministry of ushers is the oldest lay ministry in the Catholic Church. They are descended from the doorkeepers of the temple in the time of Christ. At Sacred Heart, the primary jobs of ushers are ringing the bells before Mass, taking up the offertory collection, assisting in the Communion flow, and providing the weekly bulletin to members of the congregation as they leave the church. Ushers also assist the Greeters in welcoming parishioners and visitors as they enter the church. In the absence of greeters, ushers select those who will bring up the offertory gifts. If the church is crowded, as is the case at Easter or Christmas, ushers also assist in the seating of parishioners and guests.
As we highlight a ministry options, please email the office at sacredheart@sacredheartportland.org or call during office hours when you decide where you will share time with your church. Thanks be to God for all our volunteers!
Catholic Charities also wanted our parishioners to know if you are experiencing the ripple effects of this pandemic, Catholic Charities is committed to helping. Although our building is closed and we are operating remotely, WE ARE STILL OPEN. And want to share some contact information.
Family Support & Counseling: 503-238-5196 Housing Transitions: 971-222-1880 Immigration Legal Services: 503-542-2855 Refugee Services: 971-222-1883 Save First Financial Wellness: 503-688-2659 Other Services: 503-231-4866 Community Outreach - Food and Fellowship
Sunday, October 20th, the Pastoral Council held a simple community lunch in our new Fellowship Hall. They, along with other parishioner volunteers served soup and sandwiches to about 60 people from the neighborhood, our Villa neighbors, and others served by our local SVDP conferences.
Mandatory Food Safety - Food Handler's Card
It is time to prepare for working in our new Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall. Anyone who works in the kitchen handling food or washing dishes will need to have a food handler’s card. You will need to go to https//www3.multco.us/foodhandlercard. You can do this online or go to Multnomah County Environmental Health building and take the test during testing times they are located at 847 NE 19th, Suite 350 Portland, OR 97232 phone# 503-988-5257. Your food handler’s card is good for 3yrs, the total cost for the test and certification is $10. If you would like you can submit your receipt to the office and be reimbursed, we will need the food handlers certificate/card to keep on file in the kitchen. Called to Protect (C.A.S.E)
Would you like to participate and help out the youth of our parish by volunteering to help in the classroom, join them on a field trip, put on an event with them, or help them bake cookies? If so, a class called “Called to Protect” is required by the Archdiocese of Portland. If you are interested please contact the office. 
AmazonSmile - Your Shopping Supports Sacred Heart
Whenever you’re shopping, be sure to remember that AmazonSmile is an easy way to support Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Portland, every time you make a purchase at Amazon. What’s even better, there’s no cost to you. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. You’ll find the same convenient shopping experience as Amazon, but .5% of the price of eligible purchases is donated to Sacred Heart! On your first visit to AmazonSmile smile.amazon.com, you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. The system will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation. To get started and donate to Sacred Heart today: go to smile.amazon.com and select “Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Portland.” You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your ordering to support Sacred Heart. Note: Donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by you. |
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We have exciting news: You can now make donations to Sacred Heart online through our e-services vendor!
Who: Anyone with access to the internet!
What: Donate online to Sacred Heart's building fund, Mass Intentions, General church fund, and Weekly offerings!
Where: Simply follow the link to "GIVE" on our website
When: Anytime - at your convenience!
Why: It is easy and your your donations will be tracked by the office staff to include in your annual donation statement!
How: Use these instructions. You can download them for future reference and print them!
Questions: Please contact Vanco Payment Solutions referenced in the instructions document.
Who: Anyone with access to the internet!
What: Donate online to Sacred Heart's building fund, Mass Intentions, General church fund, and Weekly offerings!
Where: Simply follow the link to "GIVE" on our website
When: Anytime - at your convenience!
Why: It is easy and your your donations will be tracked by the office staff to include in your annual donation statement!
How: Use these instructions. You can download them for future reference and print them!
Questions: Please contact Vanco Payment Solutions referenced in the instructions document.
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Contact UsParish Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am-12:00 pm sacredheart@sacredheartportland.org Mailing Address: 3910 SE 11th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97202 Phone: (503) 231-9636 Fax: (503) 231-1766 |