We are now processing online donations and other online payments using Flocknote. We will be discontinuing our use of Faith Direct and we need your help to switch your current recurring gift to Flocknote. If you have a recurring donation set up through Faith Direct, you should have received an email with steps to change over. Any questions, please email Laureen Fish lfish@shgr.org

The new window is installed and looks beautiful! Thus far we’ve raised over $50,000 and need $30,000 for another window. Every little bit counts! Donations to the window fund may be dropped in the offering basket (write “windows” on the memo line) or made online through Flocknote here:

https://shojgr.flocknote.com/give/32082

The mission of Sacred Heart Academy is made possible through investment in our Annual Fund, and the extent of our work and service of families is directly proportional to your generosity. Every cent of the money invested in the Sacred Heart Academy Annual Fund goes to the formation of students at Sacred Heart Academy. Investment in the Annual Fund allows Sacred Heart to maintain a reasonable rate of tuition for families and to provide substantial financial assistance to those who need it each school year through our traditional Patronis Cordis scholarships. The realization of the SHA Annual Fund and its aims are necessary for the continued mission of Sacred Heart Academy. We cannot do this without you. Please contact Amber Hiske at ahiske@shgr.org if you would like to contribute to our Annual Fund and visit the Annual Fund website page.

The Sacred Heart Prayer Line would love to pray for you, those in our community or anyone in need. If you would like to submit a prayer request, please click here.  Interested in praying with us?  Join the group here.

Prayer Line Apostolate Leader Needed:
Interested in giving back to the Parish but can’t commit to coming in to volunteer? We are looking for someone to fill our Prayer Line Apostolate Leader position. Automated through Flocknote, you are notified of new requests and then responsible for using Flocknote to text the Prayer Line group. Interested or have further questions, please email Janet Brown ( QueenbeeMI@protonmail.com ) or Laureen Fish ( lfish@shgr.org ).

Ladies, did you know that we have had a beautiful and powerful apostolate here at Sacred Heart for the past several years? If you desire to be in a ministry that is behind the scenes in the parish but sitting at the feet of our Blessed Lord one hour a week, interceding for our pastor, Fr. Ron, then this is for you. Commitment is for at least one year. This year our Friday intercessor has decided to step down so we are in need of someone to fill her spot. If you desire to be on a substitute list to fill in for an occasional need, that would be great too.

To learn more about this apostolate see:

https://sevensistersapostolate.org

To become a part of Seven Sisters call the parish office at 616-459-8362.

If you currently have a subscription to the Magnificat magazine or would like to have a subscription, now is the time to renew or sign-up. We place a bulk order which gives us a 45% discount on the newsstand price. Delivery is to the church and pick-up is every month from near the handicap entrance of the church. These are not delivered to your home. You will be notified each month when your Magnificat is ready for pick up. If you would like to renew or subscribe for the first time, please send a check made out
to Sacred Heart Church for $29.00 per subscription and mail to the church office or drop it in the offering basket at Mass by June 8. Make sure to write “Magnificat” on the memo line. Please include your phone number and email address. New subscriptions start with the September issue. If you do not renew, your last issue will be in August. If you have questions, please email Noelle at ndivozzo@shgr.org.

Did you adore our Lord during our 40 Hours Devotion? Would you like to adore Him every First Friday? We are in need of those willing to commit to an hour of adoration every First Friday. We particularly need adorers for the 5:00pm and 10:00pm hours. If you would like to sign up or want more information, please call Noelle in the parish office at 616-459-8362.

Any young ladies in 7th – 12th grade are invited to join a prayer group called Rays of Hope. This group meets twice a month on the first and fourth Saturdays of the month, starting with morning Mass as 7:45AM. Following Mass, we pray the rosary, have breakfast, and have a discussion about how to follow in the footsteps of Mary more closely. Each meeting also includes an activity of assisting at the parish, for example doing an initial watering of the flowers for Christmas and Easter and reaching out to the community. We are always open to suggestions. We have taken on two charities at this time: Kids Food Basket and Help Pregnancy Aid. If you are interested you can just show up or if you have any questions please contact Sr. Jacinta Miryam at srjacintamiryam@shgr.org

Great news! Recent homilies are back up and available here. You also will find them at the Homilies tab in your myParish App.

Saint Faustina Choir – Sings for the 7:45am Mass every Sunday. Rehearsals: Sunday Morning at 7:15am in the belfry.

Saint Colombiere Choir – Sings for the 9:30 Mass every Sunday and Holy Days. Rehearsals: Wed nights from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the choir room.

Saint Margaret Mary Singers – Sings for the 11:30am Traditional Latin Mass every Sunday and Holy Days. Rehearsals: Wed nights from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the choir room. 

For more information or to participate in any of these choirs, please contact: Mr. Jonathan Bading, Director of Sacred Music (musicdirector@shgr.org)