- The church remains open for personal prayer: Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. OR by appointment
- Masses on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. will still be live-streamed
Bishop Knestout has dispensed all the faithful in the Diocese of Richmond from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice. However, if you choose to attend a public Mass during the weekday or weekend, it is absolutely imperative that you adhere to the various guidelines and requirements. Please take the time to watch our video on how to safely return to Mass and participate in the liturgy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the parish office.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, Mass is still being live-streamed for use on various Diocesan digital media accounts of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, including, but not limited to, the websites of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and the Catholic Virginian, and the social media platforms of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Photography and/or screenshot images from the live-stream may be used for the Catholic Virginian print edition. If you do not wish to be captured by live streaming, please refrain from attending that particular Mass time.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, Mass is still being live-streamed for use on various Diocesan digital media accounts of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, including, but not limited to, the websites of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond and the Catholic Virginian, and the social media platforms of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Photography and/or screenshot images from the live-stream may be used for the Catholic Virginian print edition. If you do not wish to be captured by live streaming, please refrain from attending that particular Mass time.
Dear parishioner,
Here's what's happening this week!
Daily Mass
We will have Daily Mass on:
- Tuesday, Mar. 23rd at 12:10 p.m.
- Wednesday, Mar. 24th at 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
- Thursday, Mar. 25th at 12:10 p.m.
- Friday, Mar. 26th at 12:10 p.m.
*All daily Masses are live-streamed on our Facebook pages - @sheartchurch and @IglSagradoCorazon.
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays | 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Come spend some time with our Lord! Jesus is waiting for you!
Mass Intentions
Mar. 23rd- Repose of the soul of Nicholas Caputo, requested by Van Yeager
Mar. 24th- Repose of the soul of Fr. Leo J. Ruan, requested by Fr. Jonathan
Mar. 25th- For the special intentions of the Principal candidates, requested by
Fr. Jonathan,/ For victims of sexual abuse, requested by Fr. Jonathan
Mar. 26th- Repose of the soul of John Dziedziak, requested by Fr. Jonathan and staff
Mar. 27th- Repose of the soul of Bill Hickey, requested by Eddie & Don Dees
Mar. 28th- In thanksgiving, requested by Thuy Reeves / Pro Populo
The Scoop - Sacred Heart Catholic School
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For more information:
Sacred Heart Catholic School
540 Central Blvd.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656
Enrollment Applications Open!
Our application for the 2021-2022 school year is open! If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling for our next school year, please fill out an application on our website or by clicking here. You can also contact Casey Scarce at cscarce@sheartschool.com with any questions about enrollment.
Sign up for our Alumni & Donor monthly Newsletter!
You can sign up for the newsletter by emailing Casey Scarce at cscarce@sheartschool.com or heading to our website at sheartschool.com and clicking "Alumni Newsletter" at the bottom of the homepage.
Going For The Gold Virtual 5K
Due to forecasted weather and some quarantined leprechauns, we have extended our "Going for the Gold" Virtual 5k to Sunday, March 28th! There is still plenty of time to register you and your friends and family! You can find more information on our website or by clicking the registration link here. Registration is $25 and every participant receives a medal and a teeshirt! This event is in place of our Annual Auction, due to social distancing regulations that we could not plan this year. Every little bit helps and goes back into our school for our students and staff! Contact Casey Scarce for ways you can donate, volunteer, or market your business!
Teaching Opportunity-Math
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Danville, VA) seeks a motivated and enthusiastic Middle School Math teacher to join our team in January 2021. The ideal candidate will hold a current Virginia Teacher License with an endorsement in Algebra. The candidate should have experience in differentiating instruction, be comfortable with technology, and familiar with the Google Classroom (or similar) Platform. Interested applicants should contact Kira Kania at 434-793-2656 or email a cover letter and resume to kskania@sheartschool.com.
Teaching Opportunity-Media Specialist
Sacred Heart Catholic School (Danville, VA) seeks a motivated and enthusiastic part-time media specialist for student JK-8th grade to join our team in January 2021. The position involves planning and conducting weekly library lessons for students in grades JK-8th. managing the library inventory, overseeing student check-out, planning and running an annual book fair to assist with building the library’s resources, and fostering a love of reading through the implementation of incentive programs. The ideal candidate will hold a current Virginia Teacher License with an endorsement as a library media specialist. The candidate should have classroom experience, be comfortable with technology, and familiar with the Google Classroom (or similar) Platform. Interested applicants should contact Kira Kania at 434-793-2656 or email a cover letter and resume to kskania@sheartschool.com.
Box Tops for Education
We are still taking Box Tops! Box Tops for Education has a new app for attaining Box Top points. You can also go to BTFE.COM. They are still accepting clipped Box Tops and will continue to do so until products no longer have them on the packages. Labels may be left in the church or school office. These labels provide the school with free educational supplies.
Our Mission
Sacred Heart Catholic School’s mission is to establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning and provide an educational environment in which the basic tenets of Christian morals and ethics are visibly present. Recognizing the unique needs of each student, the faculty and staff will endeavor to nurture, challenge and guide all students toward their maximum academic, spiritual, physical, social, and emotional potential. As a Catholic school, we will emphasize God’s word and celebrate His presence through prayer, liturgy, and service to others.
Other Announcements
Second Collection
The second collection for this upcoming weekend is for Catholic Student Tuition Assistance. Thank you for your financial support and generosity!
You can make your contributions by giving online or through the GivePlus mobile app. You can also drop off your envelopes at the church!
You can make your contributions by giving online or through the GivePlus mobile app. You can also drop off your envelopes at the church!
Lenten Evening of Reconciliation
We will host a Lenten Evening of Reconciliation tomorrow, March 23rd at 6 p.m. Fr. Carlos Lerma, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Martinsville and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Rocky Mount, will join Fr. Jonathan in hearing confessions in both English and Spanish.
Holy Week Information
Holy Week will begin on Sunday, March 28th with Palm Sunday and will culminate with Easter on Sunday, April 4th. Due to the potential amount of parishioners, we will not make reservations for these masses. We recommend for parishioners to arrive early to secure a spot or to watch online through our FaceBook pages.
Holy Thursday Mass will be on April 1st at 7 p.m. We ask for parishioners to bring their own bells. There will be an opportunity for people to stay after mass with the Blessed Sacrament. If you would like to sign up, please contact our parish office. Good Friday Mass will be on April 2nd at 7 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass will be on Saturday, April 3rd at 8 p.m. Easter Mass will be on April 4th with English service at 9 a.m. and Spanish service at 12 p.m.
Stations of the Cross
Join us for a mini pilgrimage each Friday during Lent (3 p.m. in English,
6 p.m. in Spanish via FaceBook) to focus on specific events of Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man, beginning with His condemnation. At each station, we recall, pray, and meditate on the specific event of Christ's journey to Cavalry. Journey alongside Christ as He makes His way to the cross for you.
Easter Lillies
Easter Sunday is April 4th, 2021. We will decorate the church with Easter Lilies. The cost is $15.00 per lily. If you would like to purchase a lily in honor of or in memory of someone, please mail or drop off your requests by March 29th, 2021. Please include the following- Your name and contact information, name of person(s) you are remembering along with payment to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Thank you for your generosity.
Martinsville Speedway
Martinsville Speedway will be hosting Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School on Friday, April 9th, 2021!
You can purchase tickets by contacting Alex at (276) 956-7226 or asnyder@martinsvillespeedway.com.
Be sure to mention Sacred Heart for a discounted ticket rate of $25!
Be sure to mention Sacred Heart for a discounted ticket rate of $25!
Prayer List
Please continue to pray for the spiritual and physical health of these brothers and sisters in Christ.
Watch our live-streams on Facebook!
To view our previous recordings and/or watch our upcoming live-streams, please check out the links below!
538 Central Blvd., Danville, VA 24541 | (434) 792-9456
Christmas Poinsettias
We will be decorating the church with poinsettias for Christmas. If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in honor or in memory of someone, please submit a check payable to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the amount of $16.00. Place the check along with your printed intention in an envelope and bring it by the parish office. The deadline for ordering is Thursday, December 17th. Thank you for always answering the call to help beautify our altar and sanctuary at Christmas, We could not do it without you!