Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Pinellas Park https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com Believing In Christ Jesus Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://cloudfront.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cropped-sacred-heart-catholic-church-favicon-32x32.png.webp Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Pinellas Park https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com 32 32 Grief Support https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/grieving-the-loss-of-a-loved-one/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=24348 Grief is a normal experience that we all go through, but we need not go through it alone! Join us for prayer and sharing. The next Grief Support meeting will be Monday, August 3rd at 1pm in the Marian Room

]]> This Week at Sacred Heart https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/looking-ahead/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=22811 Sunday, August 2nd, 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time
  • Readings: Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21
  • Knights of Columbus Breakfast, after the 8am and 9:30am Masses, Parish Center

Monday, August 3rd:

  • Legion of Mary, 8:30am, Marian Room
  • Grief Support, 1pm, Marian Room

Tuesday, August 4th:

  • Parish Bible Study, 9am, Marian Room
  • His Heart Society, clothing distribution, 8-10am
  • His Heart Society, food distribution, 9-11am
  • Spanish Prayer Group, 7pm, Marian Room
  • Adult Faith Formation, 7pm, Retreat House

Wednesday, August 5th:

  • Knights of Columbus Officers Meeting, 7pm, Parish Center
  • Columbiettes Officers Meeting, 7pm, Parish Center

Thursday, August 6th:

  • His Heart Society, clothing distribution, 8-10am
  • His Heart Society, food distribution, 9-11am
  • Prayer Shawl Ministry, 10am, Retreat House
  • God’s Housekeepers, 1pm, Church

Friday, August 7th:

  • Holy Hour following Morning Mass, 8:30am, Chapel
  • Book Club, 11am, Marian Room

Saturday, August 8th:

  • Men of St. Joseph, 9am, Retreat House

Sunday, August 9th, 19th Sunday of Ordinary Time

  • Readings: 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33
  • Backpack Blessing at 9:30am Mass, Church
]]> Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/koc-pancake-breakfast/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=18676 Join us this Sunday, August 2nd for a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and drink will be served from 8:30am – 11am in the Parish Center. Cost is $5.00. All are welcome!

]]> Faith Formation Registration K-5 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/faith-formation-k-5/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:41:09 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=30501 Sacramental Preparation
  • Infant Baptism — Children 0–6 years of age
  • First Reconciliation & Communion — Children in 1st & 2nd grade (2-year preparation)
  • Confirmation — Children in 5th & 6th grade (2-year preparation)
  • OCIC — Children 3rd grade and up seeking Baptism
  • OCIA — Adults seeking Baptism
  • Adult Confirmation — Age 16+ (already baptized and seeking Confirmation)

OCIC – Christian Initiation for Children – Click to Register

For children in 3rd grade through age 13 who have not received Baptism or First Communion. Children not attending a Catholic school must be enrolled in Faith Formation to participate.

OCIA – Christian Initiation for Adults – Click to Register

Interested in the Catholic faith? If you have not been baptized and would like to learn more about joining the Church, we welcome you. Sessions begin in September.

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 1ST

Register & Contact

Lisa Gunnin
Faith Formation Director
(727) 541-4447
faithformation@sacredheartpinellaspark.com
www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com

Registration deadline is September 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity to begin or continue your faith journey.

]]> Backpack Blessing https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/backpack-blessing/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:25:08 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=30494 A Backpack Blessing will be held on August 9th at the 9:30am Mass. Students are encouraged to bring their backpacks to be blessed for the upcoming school year. They will also receive a special tag to commemorate the occasion.

]]> Parish News https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/parish-news/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=27168 ATRÉVETE 2026 – Retiro para jóvenes adultos hispanos

LA PASTORAL JUVENIL DE LA DIÓCESIS DE SAINT PETERSBURG TE INVITA AL RETIRO ATRÉVETE 2026 Retiro para jóvenes adultos hispanos «Sean fuertes y valientes, no teman ni se asusten» Deuteronomio 31,6 ¡TE ESPERAMOS! 13-15 DE NOVIEMBRE MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS 6400 E CHELSEA ST, TAMPA FL 33610 $100 COSTO 18-35 AÑOS RANGO EDADES ¡INSCRÍBETE HOY! INFORMES AL (656) 212-4319 (727) 317-4555 www.dosp.org/young-church/

]]> Disaster Relief for Venezuela https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/disaster-relief-for-venezuela/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:27:16 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=30473 In the wake of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Bishop Parkes has approved a donation from our diocesan Disaster Relief Fund to the Diocese of La Guaira, where the epicenter of the earthquake was located and where the greatest damage took place. As needed, additional monies from the fund may be sent, as the damage continues to be assessed.

If you wish to make donations toward relief efforts for the people of Venezuela, you are welcome to donate through one of the following methods: Diocese of Saint Petersburg Disaster Relief Fund: www.dosp.org/disaster-relief-fund (The link includes instructions for both mail-in and online donations)

Catholic Relief Services: www.crs.org (Funds are securely transmitted from Catholic Relief Services to Caritas Venezuela, the international version of Catholic Relief Services).

]]> Couples Workshop: Reconnect, Recharge & Reignite Your Love https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/couples-workshop/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 11:17:04 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=30453 Are you ready to deepen your connection, improve communication, and rekindle the spark in your relationship? Join us for a transformative couples workshop, based on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – one of the most effective and research-backed approaches to relationship counseling.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Understand Your Relationship Cycle:
    Learn to identify and break free from negative patterns that keep you stuck.
  • Deepen Emotional Connection:
    Discover how to truly hear and be heard by your partner.
  • Strengthen Your Bond:
    Build a more secure, loving, and lasting connection.
  • Learn New Communication Skills:
    Gain practical tools to navigate disagreements and express needs effectively.
  • Reignite Intimacy & Passion:
    Rediscover the joy and closeness you share.

Workshop Details:

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9AM – 3:30PM
Sacred Heart Parish Center
Riley Arnemann, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Suggested Reading: Created for Connection by Sue Johnson

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is for all couples – whether you’re looking to strengthen an already good relationship, navigate challenges, or simply invest in your future together. Don’t miss this opportunity to create a more loving and secure future with your partner!

Email shcc7809@gmail.com or call us at (727) 541-4447 to secure your spot today!

]]> Sacred Heart Catholic School Applications Now Open 2026–2027 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/catholic-schools-scholarship/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=22849 APPLY NOW WHERE EVERY CHILD IS KNOWN BY NAME Personalized attention ensures your child is not just seen, but truly known, valued, and supported each day. FAITH THAT FORMS THE HEART A Christ-centered education nurtures virtue, character, and a lifelong relationship with God. SMALL COMMUNITY, BIG OPPORTUNITIES A close-knit school family offers leadership, service, and academic enrichment without students getting lost in the crowd. For more information ashley.mosquera@shsaints.org 727-544-1106 www.shsaints.org

]]> SASH Ministry https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/senior-ministry/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://www.sacredheartpinellaspark.com/?p=3897 June 16th – meet in the Parish Center at 2pm for a guest speaker on Emergencies – what to do, how to help, and when not to help. The presentation will cover CPR, poison, choking, and other emergencies. Please RVSP to the parish office by calling 727-541-4447.

We will not be meeting in July and August. The next meeting will be on September 1st.

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