Sacred Heart Catholic Church

2621 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX 76711
254-756-2656 (office); 254-756-6302 (fax)

Office Hours: Monday - Friday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

- Welcome to Our Website
  
  Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God's people.
  
  Let us be a joyful witness of our baptismal commitment.
  Let us share our Christian faith with enthusiasm and conviction.
- Welcome and Congratulations
  
  We welcome Andrew Jacob Rosario, who was a catechumen, and now has received all the Sacraments of Initiation on Easter Vigil.
  Congratulations to our newly 70 Confirmed CCE students.
  Thank you CCE staff, catechists and Aides and all volunteers.
  Thank you, Parents and Godparents.
- A big shout out to all our Volunteers
  
  With grateful heart we say THANK YOU for all our volunteers. Your stewardship is very much appreciated and we pray that you continue to grow in your relationship with Christ and His community.
- News from the Vatican
  
  Pope calls for monthlong global prayer marathon for end of pandemic
  
  Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.
  
  Pope renews call for debt forgiveness to poor countries
  
  Pope Francis renewed his appeal to the international community to forgive the debt of poor countries whose financial burdens have worsened due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
  Prayers said aloud lead the way to God, pope says at audience
  
  Because prayer is a dialogue with God, people should not dismiss or be embarrassed by saying their prayers out loud or in a whisper, Pope Francis said.
  
  Jane Goodall says Pope Francis is a ‘reason for hope’ in the future
  
  World-renowned English anthropologist Jane Goodall has joined her voice to the Vatican’s in calling for the defense of biodiversity, saying she sees Pope Francis as a source of hope for his stance on...
  
  Pope chooses theme for July 25 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
  
  To express the closeness of God and of the church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen "I am with you always" from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the first World Day for...
- You Tube Account to follow Live Streaming
  
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- First Holy Communion and Confession
  
  First Communicants along with the parents and godparent are invited to the sacrament of Penance on April 12 beginning at 5 pm.
- Divine Mercy Sunday
  
  We will recite the Divine Mercy chaplet before all Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday.
- Year of St. Joseph and Year of Domestic Church
  
  On Sunday, December 27, 2020, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Inauguration of the Year of the Domestic Church in the Diocese of Austin, under the patronage of St. Joseph.
  
  Throughout the next year, we will focus on twelve monthly themes with accompanying resources. No matter whether your household is a home of one person or a family of many, we are all called to bear witness to and share the Gospel with our families and within our households. These monthly themed items will be ready to for parishes to utilize, implement or share on the first Friday of the previous month.
  
  We ask for the intercesison of St. Joseph that we may we experience the merciful love of God throughout the next year as we grow in faith in our household, personal and parish family.
- Online Giving and Payments
- Be at Mass in Person
  
  We encourage all those who can to be at Mass in Person - to share our faith with one another and receive Holy Communion.
  We take measures to keep each and everyone safe.
- Today's Readings
  
  Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
  
  Reading I Acts 8:26-40
  Responsorial Psalm 66:8-9, 16-17, 20
  Gospel Jn 6:44-51
- Listen to Catholic Radio in our area.
  
  RED-C Catholic Radio is pleased to announce that we are now live in Central Texas on KYAR 98.3 FM! Listen to incredible programming from EWTN Global Catholic Radio, Relevant Radio, and our RED-C produced shows and local spots. Find out more about RED-C Catholic Radio and even listen to us online through your computer or mobile device at www.redcradio.org. We praise God from whom all blessings flow, and we pray that you are blessed by listening to RED-C Catholic Radio!
- Saint of the Day
  
  Saint Adalbert of Prague
  
  Image: Statue of Saint Adalbert of Prague near Church of the Visitation of Our Lady in Hluboké Mašůvky, Znojmo District | photo by Jiří Sedláček Saint of the Day for April 22 (956 – April 23...