- 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:
- Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 12:10 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 4th 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!
Come spend some time with our Lord! Jesus is waiting for you!
First Friday Adoration and First Saturday Devotion
We will have a Holy Hour from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4th followed by Mass at 12:10 p.m.
Members of the Legion of Mary will lead us in a rosary starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5th 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.
Members of the Legion of Mary will lead us in a rosary starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 5th 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.
Mass Intentions
Dec. 3rd-For the repose of the soul of Joonn Lewis, requested by Van Yeager/ For the repose of the soul of Leonard Bruce Weddle, requested by Ladonna Weddle
Dec. 4th-For the repose of the souls of Gaetano and Antonio Buffa, requested by Novee Garcia
Dec. 5th-For the repose of the soul of John Amati, requested by Margaret Amati
Dec. 6th-For the repose of the souls of Than and Loi Nguyen, requested by Van Yeager/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
Giving Tuesday
#iGiveCatholic and #GivingTuesday will be on December 1 of this year! Just go to our website at sheartschool.com and click the "Give" button at the top of the page.
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.
Sign up for the Monthly Newsletter!
Keep up to date on our upcoming events by signing up for our monthly e-newsletter! Email Casey Scarce at cscarce@sheartschool.com or call us at 434-793-2656 to get your name on the email list.
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!
Advent Reflection and Service Project
Sacred Heart Catholic Church has prepared a one week only special event for families to get together this Advent season. With the Advent Reflection and Service Project, you will be able to spend time with your family and others as you work on service projects that help others in the community and also learn more about the Advent season. The sessions will be safely spaced out per COVID guidelines, will be only 2 hours long, and are offered in both English and Spanish! If you would like to sign up, please click on the "Sign Up" button on the left to select your date and time. Spaces are limited!
Advent Reflection and Service Project /Proyecto de Servicio y Reflexión de Adviento
Fill prison ministry bags or another service project with your family and learn more about Advent. / Llene las bolsas del ministerio de la prision u otro proyecto de servicio con su familia y aprenda mas sobre el Adviento.
11/28 sabado 9am-11am (Español)
11/28 Sat. 1pm-3pm (English)
11/29 domingo 2pm-4pm(Español)
12/1 martes 9am-11am(Español)
12/1 Tues. 12pm-2pm(English)
12/1 Tues. 6pm-8pm(English)
12/2 Wed. 9am-11am (English) - Youth (MS & HS)
12/2 miercoles 12pm-2pm (Español)
12/2 miercoles 5pm-7pm (Español)
12/3 Thurs. 2pm-4pm (English)
12/3 jueves 6pm-8pm (Español)
12/4 viernes 2pm-4pm (Español)
12/4 Fri. 6pm-8pm (English)
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!
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena
Leading up to the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12th, Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be hosting a Novena on our Facebook page! The novena will begin on Friday, Dec. 4th at 7:00 p.m. and will continue at the same time every day, culminating on Saturday, Dec. 12th with a special Mass at 12:00 p.m. We will send out an email tomorrow where you can sign up to attend. It will also be streamed on our Facebook page. In December 9th of 1531, St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin witnessed four different apparitions of the Virgin Mary asking him to have a chapel built in her honor in Tepeyac, Mexico. She appeared a fifth time on December 12th 1531, where she miraculously healed St. Juan Diego's dying uncle and engraved her image on St. Juan Diego's cloak.
#iGiveCatholic
Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 1st! Please click here to access our donations page. Our goal this year is to raise $7,500! Your gift will help us continue to perform our important work by supporting our annual operating budget and recoup losses, due to the restriction of gatherings and fundraising, through a contribution to the iGiveCatholic campaign. Your commitment and generosity are greatly appreciated.
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!