New and Noteworthy
Official Appointments Announced
Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board just released the Official Appointments including pastors, parochial vicars and other assignments. This was after several months of consultation with priests, deacons, staff and parishioners from around the archdiocese. New assignments will go into effect on July 1, 2024.
Official Appointments: PDF | Flipbook
Read the letter from Archbishop Etienne
The funeral Mass for Arthur Nordhoff will be held on Friday, April 12th at 10:30 AM
Happy Easter Message from Archbishop Etienne
For additional information on the Easter Season visit archseattle.org/easter
Join the Sacred Heart community for an unforgettable experience. The Fauré Requiem is a moving musical work composed in the 1800’s by Gabriel Fauré a French composer of notable stature. Composed to honor his deceased parents, Fauré’s work has captivated audiences around the globe for decades. The Sacred Heart choir, accompanied by Cecilia Choi and orchestra, will be performing the Fauré Requiem on Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 pm in the church.
A Call for Peace in the Middle East
Read the Joint Statement on the Conflict in Israel and Gaza
Final Parish Families Announced
After more than a year of careful planning and consultation, the final parish families were announced recently. Sacred Heart will be a family with St. Monica Parish (Mercer Island). The parish families will go into effect on July 1st under the leadership of a pastor and one or more parochial vicars. Pastors and parochial vicars will be announced this spring.
Read Partners in the Gospel March UPDATE.
Read the Letter from Archbishop Etienne
Updated Q & A as of January, 2024
THANK YOU – PREPARES DONATIONS
The Sacred Heart Parish community has once again shown their incredible generosity and support during the recent Prepares campaign. We received $1810.00 in monetary donations for Prepares, and the following in-kind donations—Thank you for making a positive impact for families in our local community!
496 Diapers and 174 Wipes
79 Books,Toys, and Stuffed Animals
35 Outfits and 29 Booties/Socks
10 Blankets (several handmade)
21 Pacifiers
8 First Aid/Care Kits and 3 Diaper Creams
Sacred Heart Morning Bible Study “Revelation” 
The morning bible study group is starting an 11 week bible study on Revelations, led by parishioner, Lisa Herb. The bible study includes video presentations, study guides and group discussions. Join the group as they meet in Parish Conference Room Four from 8:30 – 10:00 AM on Tuesdays. Class Dates: Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 5, 12, 26, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, and 14. To sign up, email communications@sacredheart.org. Scholarships available for class materials by contacting the parish office at 425-454-9536.
Sacred Heart Evening Bible Study “Acts-The Spread of the Kingdom”
The evening bible study group is starting a 20 week bible study March 6th on The Acts of the Apostles, led by parishioner, Michael Wehner. The bible study includes video presentations, study guides and group discussions. Join the group as they will meet in Parish Conference Room Four at 6:30 PM on Wednesdays. To sign up, email communications@sacredheart.org. Scholarships available for class materials by contacting the parish office at 425-454-9536.
Read Fr. Nagel’s homily from the weekend of January 6-7, as he provides insight on the recent Vatican Document, Fiducia Supplicans.
To finalize your Stewardship for 2024, please complete the Stewardship of Talent and Stewardship of Treasure forms.
Stewardship of Treasure 2023-2024
As we begin our yearly focus on Stewardship of Treasure, we invite you to reflect on how God has blessed you in your life during this past year. You will soon receive a letter from Fr. Nagel asking you to consider God’s abundant blessings and return a proper portion of those blessings to Sacred Heart Parish, as we continue the mission of helping one another encounter Jesus Christ.
Please prayerfully consider your Stewardship Sunday pledge to Sacred Heart and complete the online pledge card. Please save a copy of the completed form to your computer prior to emailing it to Lucy Paulsen, lpaulsen@sacredheart.org in the Parish office. We appreciate your investment in Sacred Heart Church, which strengthens us today and builds our legacy for the future.
Bishop Schuster’s Message on What is Stewardship
Do You Give Online? Click here to sign up for online giving.
Stewardship of Talent
Faith Stewardship of your talent transforms you, our parish, and the people you serve. Your talent is God’s gift to you. How will you use it for Him to carry out the mission of the Church? One way we can each live out a life of stewardship is to share our gifts through one of the many ministries here at Sacred Heart.
Please prayerfully consider a ministry that engages your passion and complete the online Stewardship of Time and Talent Form. Please save a copy of the completed form to your computer prior to emailing it to communications@sacredheart.org
We are very grateful to all parishioners in sharing their gifts of time and talent with the Sacred Heart community!
Read Fr. Nagel’s homily from where he talks about offering our own time as volunteers for Jesus, the Light of the World- making Him available to others.
Letter to People of God from Synod 2023
Read Archbishop Etienne’s recent blog post with news from the Synod.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Synod news when you sign up to received Archbishop Etienne’s blog.
Initiated by Pope Francis, the Synod on Synodality is a process of listening and dialogue which began in 2021 with a worldwide consultation of the People of God. The Synod continued with gatherings of delegates in Rome in October 2023 and is expected to conclude in 2024. Learn more about the upcoming Synod in this Q & A Report, or visit the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Synod website, archseattle.org/synod.
The Partners in the Gospel final parish families announcement was recently released by the Archdiocese of Seattle (see list below). Our parish family is with St. Monica Parish (Mercer Island).
Final List of Parish Families
Upcoming Key Dates
July 2024: Parish families, under the leadership of one pastor, will begin.
To view Archbishop Etienne’s Invitation to Participate in a Partners in the Gospel Input/Listening Session, please click here
To read Archbishop Etienne’s Partners in the Gospel Pastoral Letter (July 2023), please click here
To review Partners in the Gospel Q & A, please click here (updated January 2024)
To review the Partners in the Gospel monthly newsletter click here
To read the Partners in the Gospel Current Reality Report, please click here
To view Partners in the Gospel Introductory Video, please click here
To read the prayer for Partners in the Gospel, please click here
Groceries for Families Program ~ An Opportunity to Assist our Neighbors in Need
The Groceries for Families program has been extended for one more year to June 30, 2024. Sacred Heart parishioners have been graciously supporting the Groceries for Families Program at Jubilee REACH helping to provide individuals and families food security and hope. Please consider becoming involved by providing weekly groceries as the need remains very high in our local community. Currently, the top needed items are paper towels, #6 diapers, and baby wipes. The program is currently about 15 bags of groceries short each week and could use assistance. To sign up to bring groceries, visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a5aa2ba3fd0-jubilee.
The Face of Homelessness
The Eastside Community Task Force on Homelessness invites you to view our educational video, “The Face of Homelessness”. Click on the below links and it will open up in YouTube.
Many families in our communities are struggling to make ends meet. With the soaring price of food, gas, and rent, an increasing number are finding themselves homeless. Rising drug use and street violence have reached crisis level in the greater Seattle area, and sub-freezing weather has entered the region. These conditions make it unsafe to live on the streets.
Part I: https://youtu.be/4ZqbMwsJELI
Part II: https://youtu.be/RymlHVJ6F2c
After viewing the video, it is our hope that you will ask yourself the important question: “HOW CAN I HELP?” – GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE with a life changing donation to these Non-Profit Organizations and to others listed at the end of the video.
“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
If you are interested in raising funds as a group, we can recommend resources to help you quickly organize and put the fun back into hosting a successful fundraiser. For assistance in setting up a fundraiser or If you are interested in joining The Eastside Task Force on Homelessness, please contact Molly Boll by sending an email to mollyboll@comast.net.
Volunteers Requested for 2024-Lunch Meals for Sophia’s Place
Please join the Sacred Heart Community in providing meals for Sophia’s Place.
For details/sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e49a8a729a5ff2-meals3#/
Our goal is to feed 30 women each month. With 3 volunteers, each person should plan to provide a lunch that will serve 10.
A hot entree such as lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, casserole etc. is preferred, but any lunch for 10 is welcome. Please send the meal in disposable containers. Alice will be parked by the church office in a black Macan from 10-10:20am on the 2nd Thursday of each month to collect and deliver the meals. The women at Sophia’s Place are grateful for the Sacred Heart community and the assistance provided. Thank you! Contact Alice, 425-890-6121 or Stephanie, 425-269-9887 if there are any questions.
Sacred Heart Hospitality Invites You
Wine and Cheese following the Saturday, 5:00 pm Mass
Coffee and Donuts following the Sunday, 9:00 & 11:00 am Masses
Please Join the Sacred Heart Community for Fellowship!
Email: volunteer@sacredheart.org to join the Hospitality Committee and assist in this important ministry.
Sound Insight (Guest-starring Father Nagel!) – Sacred Heart Radio
Sound Insight is a Sacred Heart Radio program airing at 8AM, Monday – Friday. Dr. Tom Curran and co-hosts bring insight into issues pertaining to the Catholic faith and our local community. Both entertaining and thought provoking, this program offers humor, guest interviews, and insights from the Scripture. Great for commuters and anyone who wants to tune in for a daily boost of faith! Father Nagel is a guest on Sound Insight every Monday!
The mission of Sacred Heart Radio is to bring the light of Christ to the Northwest. They are committed to providing radio programming that glorifies God and leads souls to salvation, and they joyfully submit to all teachings of the Catholic Church. Listen on AM 1050 or on their mobile App (available on Apple & Android phones).
Visit Sacred Heart Radio/Sound Insight for more information and for a full program schedule.
Weekend Mass Schedule
Sat 5:00 PM
Sun 9:00 AM
Sun 11:00 AM
Sun 5:00 PM