From the Desk of Fr. Michael Russo
Happy Wednesday! And happy memorial of Pope Saint John Paul II! October is winding down. I guess time flies when you’re having fun! We have our Seasoned Souls retreat this Saturday, I hope our 55 and better crowd is signed up.
I also want to highlight our next parish Holy Hour with praise and worship music followed by pizza and games. See the sign up below!
Get ready for November! We start the month strong with All Saints Day (Nov 1) with relics out for veneration in the chapel and Mass at 9:30 in the Church. It is not a day of obligation this year, but come to Mass, pray with the Saints, and join in our celebration! Then we’ve got All Souls Day (Nov 2) when we will offer the 10 AM Mass for all who have died from our community in the past year. That evening we will pray Vespers in the chapel and then light candles in our cemetery.
And THEN on November 15 we will host the Archdiocese’s annual Black Catholic History Month liturgy here at Sacred Heart. See the flyer below.
November is the month of praying for those who have died; a very important way we do this is by offering a Mass each day of the month for all souls in purgatory. To have someone included by name in that intention, please use the link below or the envelopes in the church or chapel to make that offering.
God bless,
Fr. Russo
Sacred Heart Parish News and Updates
Parish Family Holy Hour & Pizza (10/26/25)
Whole Cheese Pizza ($15)
Whole Pepperoni Pizza ($15)
Whole Veggie Pizza ($15)
Whole Sausage Pizza ($15)
I/We will come for just the Holy Hour.
First Saturday Holy Hour, Confessions, and Mass at 9:30 am will be in the Church on Saturday, November 1st.
Sunday Coffee and Donuts Ministry
Do you enjoy working with others to build and strengthen the parish community? If so, Donut Sunday might be a great ministry for you! Hospitality has a deeper meaning than serving fresh donuts and hot coffee each week. Donut Sunday provides an opportunity to see and authentically welcome Christ in the other. We are always looking for friendly volunteers to help with donut pickup, general setup, restocking between Masses, and cleanup. Email donutministry@sacredheartbowie.org with any questions.
Good Samaritans Ministry
Do you know someone homebound or who needs assistance getting to Mass? Let us know by contacting our Good Samaritans Program:
Altar Flower Memorials
Each weekend (except Advent and Lent) we offer the opportunity to donate flowers in memory or in honor of someone special. The arrangements are $75.00 each. Two arrangements are available for a specific weekend to fully decorate our sanctuary. All orders must be placed by close of business on Monday. After submitting your request, the parish office will be in touch to confirm your order.
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