One of the missions of our parish is to care for the sick and suffering members of our community. In order to fulfill this goal, we need the help of our parishioners.

We whose native language is English need to be aware that when we call ourselves the Catholic Church, our vocabulary does not match the terminology of the Scriptures. The word Church can mean a body of people, but also an institution or simply a building.

March Madness Raffle: Sacred Heart’s annual March Madness Raffle is underway!  Additional forms may be found in the hallway locted at the rear of the church or on the school website at  www.SacredHeartSchoolTroy.com 

Did you know that in memory of a deceased loved one, or to commemorate a special event, a donation may be made to purchase the monthly altar bread and/or wine offered at each Eucharistic celebration.

If one listens carefully to today’s Scripture readings, one will hear talk of the release of the Holy Spirit, foretold by the prophets, realized in the Baptism of Jesus.

To all qualified applicants: consider joining our parish family and leading us in prayer and worship of our Lord Jesus Christ in song. We are in need of a joyful music minister to lead at weekend Masses, Holy Day Masses, Weddings, Funerals and Sacramental celebrations.

Can’t make the March for Life? Want the next best thing? Come to Sacred Heart’s Culture of Life Prayer Vigil to be held on Friday, 1/18/19 at 7:00 pm in the Sacred Heart Church, 310 Spring Avenue, Troy, NY 12180.

Come join your fellow Sacred Heart parishioners us as we participate in what has become one of the secular media’s “best kept secrets.” The 2019 March for Life in Washington, DC will be held on January 18, 2019 and will once again will draw hundreds of thousands of people willing to make a sacrifice for our unborn to our Nations capitol. Please consider helping give a voice to the unborn and all those who are marginalized and victimized by abortion!

Catholic Schools Week is January 27 to February 2and the children are already anticipating the myriad of special activities that will round out this special week. Check back frequently both here on the parish website, or on the school website at:  www.sacredheartschooltroy.com We will be sure to post activities and events early enough for all to enjoy with us!

St. Matthew’s Gospel refers to Herod as King. We need to be aware that while the Herods reigned over God’s people, the Jews, as a result of cunning and assistance from the Romans, they were foreigners (Idumean) and not Jews. Consequently, they were constantly worried that the Jews would revolt against them.