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.
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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 ​

 At the Heart of Sacred Heart 
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Due to plumbing issues the restroom in the church may not be available at times.  Plumbers are very busy these days and we are doing our best to   resolve the issue quickly.
​Thank you for your understanding! 
From the desk of Archbishop Sample

“My dear Brothers and Sisters, it’s time to return to the Eucharist with joy. For those of you who have already resumed your practice of attending Holy Mass, welcome back! For those who have yet to do so, there is no time like the present. Jesus waits for you with His love beyond all measure!”
    --Most Rev. Alexander K. Sample
 
Introductory Statement 
Over the last fifteen months, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted the ways we lived our daily lives, as well as the ways we worshiped as a Church. As restrictions are lifted and parishes more fully reopen, our priority, as it has been throughout this pandemic, is to continue to practice our faith while keeping people safe. 

Pastors are asked to implement these new guidelines with prudence, using sensible public health precautions, and with the safety and wellbeing of their parishioners in mind. 

These new guidelines, approved by Archbishop Sample and effective June 30, 2021, replace all previous pandemic protocols established by the Archdiocese

Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Mass
Effective Friday, July 16, 2021 Archbishop Sample rescinds the dispensation from the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation. Canon Law still allows those who are vulnerable, sick, or who have other grave reasons, to miss Holy Mass if necessary. Those unable to attend the Sunday Eucharist for such reasons are asked to honor the Lord in another way that day by watching a livestreamed Mass, praying the rosary, reading sacred Scripture, or otherwise setting aside time to be with the Lord. 

General Principles 
All indoor liturgical celebrations and faith gatherings are allowed to take place without capacity limitations, social distancing, sign-up systems, or segregation between those vaccinated and those unvaccinated. Masks may be worn but are not required.

Liturgical Practices/Pastor Decisions
All previous liturgical restrictions are lifted, except for the following: 
1. The Precious Blood will not be offered to the faithful. 
2. The Sign of Peace will not be exchanged through physical contact.

Holy water may return to fonts.
Presentation of the gifts will be brought forward.
Collection will continue as it has been.

Cleaning
Cleaning after Masses and gatherings is no longer required.

Social Gatherings
Wedding and funeral receptions may take place so long as sensible health precautions are taken.
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Livestreaming 
Livestreaming of Masses continues to be encouraged.

Sacred Heart Live Stream
Live stream Mass times continue for Wednesday-Friday 10:40 am Rosary with 11am Mass and Saturday, 4:30 pm as well as Sunday 10:00 am. You can participate on our Facebook page when we go “live.” Additionally,  all those who feel ill, or have a family household member who are ill, are asked to remain at home. Mass attendance is at your own risk.

Live Stream
How do I join the Facebook Live Stream on Facebook, even if I don't have an account? Click this link: https://www.facebook.com/SacredHeartPortland​.  Invite your friends and family to join the live stream and experience Mass with you. This helps us stay connected in the Body of Christ in light of social distancing, "stay at home orders," or if you are ill and in isolation. 
We are getting our ministries back up and running and will have a ministry schedule beginning in September.

Please let the office know if you would like to volunteer for any of these ministries:
Eucharistic minister, lector, greeter, usher, sacristan, coffee and donut hosts for Sunday.

Please pray about joining one or more of these ministries, listen to God’s call, and please let us know if you are able to serve. 

​Thank you. 
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Cyber Security Announcement
Father Bob has written in his Padre’s Portion, and it has been discussed in the Email Flash: he will NEVER reach out to you via email to ask you to purchase anything for him.  The hackers are getting even more and more creative trying to make it look like it is him sending email or text, so please do not fall for it. If you reply to the email or do what it asks, they hacker then has successfully penetrated your system also.  

Father’s email is elpadre847@comcast.net.
If you ever have a doubt or question about correspondence you receive from him or anyone else, do not reply or click any hyperlinks.

What should you do if you receive a phishing email?

​DO NOT reply or even save the email. Immediately delete it. Please then notify the person directly that you have received something with their name attached so they can scan their devices for a virus and update all their passwords.
Continue to support the mission of Sacred Heart Parish

If you now are making  or could start making your church contributions through Vanco and want to continue this even after the Pandemic is over, please let the office know so they can cancel your paper contribution envelopes. 

This will save the parish money.
Thank you!!
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
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Other Services:
503-231-4866
                                   
Volunteer Opportunity
The Altar Society is looking for someone in the parish who may be interested in taking over suppling and arranging the flowers for week-end Masses in front of the altar starting the first weekend in November. For more information about this rewarding ministry, call the office.
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. 
Our beloved pastor, Father Bob,  celebrates 25 years!
Read the Catholic Sentinel article tribute.
The Sacred Heart Fellowship Hall, the inaugural dinner and dedication.
View the Catholic Sentinel Facebook article.
View the dedication video.
Toasting togetherness in their new "Fellowship Hall"
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.
Are you being called to volunteer? Please pray about this opportunity.
​Sacred Heart Parish is in need of a volunteer to oversee First Friday Adoration and coordinate the adoration volunteers. If this is a ministry that is calling you please contact the parish office at 503-231-9636. 
​Thank you and God Bless You.
Fr. Bob and staff
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.
​Attention Greeters and Ushers:  we have new badges for you to wear; they are located in the back of church where the bulletins sit.  Please remember to wear your badge and then return it back to the table after Mass. This is a great way for visitors to know who you are if they have any questions. Thank you!
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.
Quick Links​​​
Ministry Schedule
Will be published in the near future. Please email the office to volunteer.
Ministry Schedule and a special note from Fr. Bob
The new schedule has been sent by email to those scheduled volunteers.
Please remember that you are responsible for finding your own substitute if you are unable to serve as scheduled. Please contact Shelly in the parish office if you have questions. Ministers, please read this note from Fr. Bob.
Thank you.
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.
Prayer Requests
Please join in praying for those in need.

​Submit a a request for prayer for yourself or someone in need to be published in the bulletin.  
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​Parish 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