About Us
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Mission Statement
The Catholic Community of Sacred Heart welcomes all people to join in our celebration of Gods love. Through prayer, education, and caring for others, we strive to serve the needs of Gods people, thereby gaining a richer understanding of the gospel message.
"It is from God's love for all men that the Church in every age receives both the obligation and the vigor of her missionary dynamism, 'for the love of Christ urges us on.' Indeed, God 'desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth'; that is, God wills the salvation of everyone through the knowledge of the truth. Salvation is found in the truth. Those who obey the prompting of the Spirit of truth are already on the way of salvation. But the Church, to whom this truth has been entrusted, must go out to meet their desire, so as to bring them the truth. Because she believes in God's universal plan of salvation, the Church must be missionary."
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CURRENTLYWe are a parish of approximately 700 members, many of whom were members their entire lives and attended our elementary school. Many are here from other churches sometimes due to relocating, and many are new to the Catholic faith. We endeavor to kindly welcome all to our parish community and to serve each other as well as those nearby who are in financial, physical and emotional need.
As of 2022, we became part of a three church community which shares two priests. We aspire to bring together members of all three churches, while maintaining their independence at the same time. The other two churches are:- St. Michael the Archangel, 175 Williams Rd., Troy
- St. Jude the Apostle, 43 Brookview Drive, Wynantskill, NY
To accommodate this arrangement, each church has two masses instead of three every Sunday with a mass schedule that rotates quarterly. The follwing week's schedule and serving priest is on the front of our Sunday bulletins. -
Parish History 1913-2013
A Brief Parish History 1913 – 2013
On the occasion of our parish and school 100th anniversary, a dedicated group of parishioners expended considerable effort and time preparing a brief history. To view and/or print the 100 year history, as compiled by: Patrick J. Hogan (S.H. Class of ’76) Edited by: MaryJean Halpin (S.H. Class of ’66) June 21, 2013, click the link below:
History of Sacred Heart Church and School & Fr. Kruegler Remembrance 06-05-13
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In Memory of rev. james j. vaughan
Father Vaughn was the beloved Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish for many years prior to a his retirement. He continued to serve the parish even after his retirement. Father entered into eternal life on September 11, 2020 and is buried in St. Mary's Cemetary, Troy, NY.