- 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:
- Wednesday, Dec. 30th at 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
- Thursday, Dec. 31st at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (Spanish)
- Friday, Jan. 1st (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
at 10:00 a.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!
Come spend some time with our Lord! Jesus is waiting for you!
Mass Intentions
Dec. 30th- Repose of the soul of Enrique Pineda, requested by Fr. Jonathan
Dec. 31st- Repose of the soul of John Ward, requested by Dolly Supernault
Jan. 1st- Repose of the soul of Jo Wasiluk, requested by Penny & Tom Blair
Jan. 2nd- Repose of the soul of Roy "Butch" Davis, requested by Barb Davis / Special intentions of Ladonna Weddle, requested by Lori McCallister
Jan. 3rd- Special intentions of Becky Wales, requested by Mary Barnes /
Pro Populo
Holy Hour, First Friday Adoration, and First Saturday Devotion
We will have a Holy Hour on Thursday, Dec. 31st from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
There will also be Adoration from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 1st followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m.
Members of the Legion of Mary will lead us in a rosary starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 2nd in the sanctuary, followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. We invite you to join us for this devotion.
Please note: The rosary will not be live-streamed.
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
Christmas Break
SHCS office will be closed December 21st-January 4th for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Monthly Newsletter
Instead of the annual Report Card, we are sending out a monthly e-mail newsletter with information about our current students, alumni, and the state of the school. 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.
Amazon Smile
You can support SHCS when you make purchases on Amazon! The Amazon Smile Program contributes to nonprofits so every time you make a purchase the school receives .5% of the amount purchased. While doing your online Christmas shopping, remember SHCS!
Teaching Opportunity
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.
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.
Giving Opportunity
Thank you to our donors who helped us raise $1,950 on #GivingTuesday and #iGiveCatholic Day! You can still donate at our website sheartschool.com and clicking on the "Giving" button at the top of the page.
Help SHCS, Help You!
Would you like to direct your Virginia State Taxes to Sacred Heart Catholic School? You can through the Virginia Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits program. Individuals or businesses making contributions of $500 or more can receive a Virginia TAX CREDIT equal to 65% of the donation. The monies are used for tuition assistance for students from families whose household income is less than 300% of the poverty level (for example, $72,900 for a family of 4), or 400% if the child is disabled. In addition, donors who itemize will also receive deductions for charitable contributions on state and federal taxes. Participants should consult their tax advisors to determine their specific tax savings. Individuals and businesses can receive substantial tax benefits by contributing through the EISTC program. Contact Donna Comper at 793-2656 for more information.
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 maintenance and improvement around the church. 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!
Discovering Christ
Discovering Christ will begin again on Thursday, January 14th. Discovering Christ is a 7 week program for anyone who is interested in learning more about the Good News and personally helps people enter into or renew a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. You will be able to experience the love of God the Father, and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live as God’s children. There will be more information in next week's email on how to sign up for Discovering Christ.
ALPHA
The Alpha program is a 9-week series including a retreat weekend that involves brief videos, discussion, and time for fellowship and games. We will be offering the ALPHA program to high school teens, starting on Tuesday, January 12th. If your child is interested in this program or you know someone who would like to become involved in Alpha, please keep an eye out for next week's email for more information. If you are interested in helping with ALPHA, please contact Homero Ramirez Leon at hramirezleon@sheartchurch.org.
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!