The Ascension of the Lord

Dear Fellow Parishioners:

Happy Ascension Sunday and happy Memorial Day Weekend! I hope you enjoy it while staying safe.

For this Feast of the Ascension we have an opening song you may be unfamiliar with: “Hail, Redeemer, King Divine.” Here is a link to hear it: https://youtu.be/Crj2RumDOlA. The lyrics to all the songs can be found in this attachment.

My musical choices to share this weekend are:

“Rain Upon My Life” a contemporary offering by New Creation Worship

and to add a little hope to your life:

“You’ll Never Walk Alone” by Rodgers and Hammerstein sung by a virtual choir and orchestra whose message you can read below the video. https://youtu.be/6gpoJNv5dlQ

And for Memorial Day, I’m adding an extra selection:

“God Bless America” sung by Celine Dion

Stay safe, stay happy and God Bless,

Janis Cantú

The Ascension of the Lord Mass Online Links

There are two ways to view the video. The first way to view the video is through our parish YouTube account tomorrow (Sunday) morning. You can find the link here

Fr. Emmanuel will also make available the link to the video and text of this Sunday’s homily along with previous and future ones on his blog. You can find the link to his blog here http://frochigbo.blogspot.com/

You can also find the Mass that the Diocese of San Diego has on its website https://www.sdcatholic.org/find-a-parish/on-line-sunday-mass/.

Thank you to everyone who makes this incredible outreach possible.

May God be with you in these trying times!

Here is a link to the weekly bulletin.

Sacred Heart Church
Until We Gather Again as a Community
We hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe.
Regularly scheduled Masses will not be celebrated in church this weekend because we do not have the state’s mandated guidelines and approval. Please continue to watch the video presentation on YouTube with Fr. Emmanuel.

For the last couple of weeks, we have been working on a plan to reopen the church to gather again as a community. When we get the state and Diocesan approval, we will let you know.

We are very excited to celebrate Mass again soon. However, there are things that need to be done so we can keep everyone safe and healthy.

We have submitted our plan to the Bishop. These plans were developed following the Bishop’s guidelines.

The plan includes (1) hygiene, (2) social distancing, (3) planning details: seating arrangements, keeping people safe, etc. (4) Communication: getting the information out to our parishioners, (5) training: new and present ministers (we are in need of more hospitality ministers in order for this to work), and (6) Liturgy changes.

As all are anxious to gather again by this weekend but this is not possible with all of the things that still need to be prepared for and done while waiting for final approval from the Diocese.

As soon as we can, we will let you know when we will have the church ready. Again, please let us know if you are available to help at one of the Masses.

So, you will be familiar with the changes in the Mass, we will send another email with more information at a later date.

Please remember, these changes will not be permanent, they are for our safety during these challenging times.

Thank you all for being patient and keeping your faith.

We are so very thankful for Fr. Emmanuel and Gregg Sprosty and his team for keeping us connected with Jesus and Sacred Heart through weekly video Masses.

God bless you all. Until we can be together again…
Sacred Heart Church – Fun and Faith

HEROES FOR CHRIST

We are having Fun and Faith Vacation Bible School online this year and its FREE! Our theme is all about the saints teaching us to be Heroes for Christ. I wrote this program in hopes to give kids hope and inspiration during these trying times. The program will be June 29-July 2. We will start at 9 am and end at 11 am. We will start the day with a 30 minute zoom call with an introduction to the lesson of the day. We will also do a skit and have live music during the call to bring the lesson to life. From 9:30 am- 10:30 am we will have a EWTN saint video for the kids to watch about the saint of the day. The video will be 20-25 minutes. In the extra time for this hour they can do saint coloring sheets or fun worksheets that we will provide. We also hope in that hour they get a snack and get time to move around. At 10:30 am we will have a zoom call in which go over the video and teach them how to do the craft of the day. We will have a supply pick up day the week before Vacation Bible School. We will also provide links to the zoom call and YouTube videos the week before Vacation Bible School. We hope that you can join us for this unique Vacation Bible School experience!

Here is the link to sign up.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQXaLHgfPy7NoF_X-qNf4KeMuI60NCWMb7IhY2kGf6BGnSA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Stephen Williams
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Dear Fellow Parishioners,

The lyrics for this week’s hymns can be found in this attachment. John found another song I don’t know, “Join in the Dance” by Dan Schutte. If you don’t know it either, you can find it on YouTube at this link https://youtu.be/ZqL-pybIcms

The communion song, “Hallelujah Is Our Song,” was new to us last year but you might not know it, either. Here’s a link for it: https://youtu.be/JRaTXP7Ltyo

I hope you all find yourselves well and not going too stir crazy as our stay at home order continues on. I have another two songs for you. The first one you know, but this is a really cool rendition.

“In Christ Alone” A Cappella https://youtu.be/rjiiF83q7G0

The second one includes the words “Gathered at table, gathered in love.” I hope that will be true of us in the not too distant future, gathered again to share the Eucharist.

“In Remembrance of You” https://youtu.be/MdysCsomg_o

God bless you and keep you safe,

Janis Cantú

Sixth Sunday of Easter Mass Online Links

There are two ways to view the video. The first way to view the video is through our parish YouTube account tomorrow (Sunday) morning. You can find the link here

Fr. Emmanuel will also make available the link to the video and text of this Sunday’s homily along with previous and future ones on his blog. You can find the link to his blog here http://frochigbo.blogspot.com/

You can also find the Mass that the Diocese of San Diego has on its website https://www.sdcatholic.org/find-a-parish/on-line-sunday-mass/.

Thank you to everyone who makes this incredible outreach possible.

May God be with you in these trying times!
Here is a link to the weekly bulletin.
Fifth Sunday of Easter, May Crowning of Mary and  Mother’s Day Music and Mass Links

Dear Fellow Parishioners.

Happy Mother’s Day! I couldn’t decide whether to provide you a link for Shubert’s Ave Maria or Gounod’s Ave Maria to honor the Virgin Mary, our heavenly mother, as well as the mothers of our parish, so I’m providing links for both! I hope all of you who are mothers, and those who are celebrating with them, have a fabulous day!

Schubert’s Ave Maria sung by Mirusia
Gounod’s Ave Maria sung by Kathleen Battle

You can find the lyrics for this Sunday’s music in this attachment. This week John has another song I didn’t know, so just in case you don’t know it either, here is a link to give it a listen: “Come to Me and Drink” https://youtu.be/qAfTt2pN8Aw

Once again, Happy Mother’s Day. May God bless you all and keep you safe,

Janis Cantú

Fifth Sunday of Easter Mass Online Links

There are two ways to view the video. The first way to view the video is through our parish YouTube account tomorrow (Sunday) morning. You can find the link here

Fr. Emmanuel will also make available the link to the video and text of this Sunday’s homily along with previous and future ones on his blog. You can find the link to his blog here http://frochigbo.blogspot.com/

You can also find the Mass that the Diocese of San Diego has on its website https://www.sdcatholic.org/find-a-parish/on-line-sunday-mass/.

Thank you to everyone who makes this incredible outreach possible.

May God be with you in these trying times!

Giving Tuesday to Your Parish

Today is Giving Tuesday. There are so many meaningful ways to give during these times. Please remember Sacred Heart when you consider your options.

You can donate online here.

If you have a vehicle that you no longer need this is where you can give.

Thank you for your support.