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Annual Examen

If you have time today, why not do an annual “examen”? St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, encouraged us to do a daily… more

Drive-By Stations of the Cross

Friday, April 3, 12 PM through Good Friday, April 10All day until parking lights are out. Free and open invitation to all! ( donations are welcome: text to… more

Quick and Easy Ways to Give to Midd-South Catholic

Click 1. or 2. below or Click here for active links in pdf file: Ways to Give Go to quick give(no account needed) Online Giving (set… more

Online On-Demand

BROADCAST LIVE:Saturday 5pmSunday, 7:30am, 9am or 11am shcsouthbury.online.church:  An innovative space where our community can gather and experience Mass in real time!  We strongly encourage you to gather together… more

Stations of the Créche

Follow the Star through 15 stunning images illustrating the moments before and after the birth of Jesus Christ. The giant murals feature inspirational artwork by… more

New Year’s Eve Luminaria update: HOPE on front lawn and around the campus

Entering 2021 with faith and hope! We will light luminaries with a large message of “HOPE” on our front lawn. On New Year’s Eve the… more

GIFT Program Segment: Ami hosts a conversation with Fr. Joe and Fr. Symolon. Fr. Symolon will be the new Pastor of the combined Sacred Heart and St. John of the Cross parish in June when Fr. Joe retires.

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Sacred Heart Church and St. John of the Cross Merger Process

FAQ: Frequently asked questions flyer click here updated 6/1/21 Merger Decree FAQ: Frequently asked questions flyer click here updated 5/1/21 FAQ: Frequently asked questions flyer… more

In need of a Prayer Shawl or Prayer Blanket?

Prayer Shawl Ministry meetings: First Wednesday of every month, 9:30 AM, SHC, Jerusalem Room If you have any questions or wish to become part of… more

Adopt-A-Shelf Southbury Food Bank Donations

WANTED!!! Support for our adopted “Canned Meat Shelf” at the Southbury Food Bank. If you haven’t in the past, consider helping by picking up some extra items… more

Connecticut Bishops Issue Statement on Ending Anti-Semitism

 In recent weeks we have seen a disturbing and unacceptable emergence of anti-Semitism unleashed in many corners of our state and country. These demonstrations, speeches,… more

Father Jaime Maldonado-Aviles & Parish on the Go

Watch an interview with Father Jaime as he shares his journeyand all his favorite things! https://www.facebook.com/HartfordPriest/videos/5-minutes-with-father-episode-2-fr-jaime/335804138812356 Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne has appointed Rev. Jaime Maldonado-Aviles as *Administrator… more

GIFT Registration Information Here! Sign-Up Today!

The G.I.F.T. program is the primary Faith Formation program in our new parish. G.I.F.T. Growing in Faith Together is for everyone ages 6-106! Faith learning is lifelong… more

Adult Initiation Sacraments

On June 21st and June 22nd, we will be offering information about Midd-South Catholics Adult Initiation Program. (The sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) The… more

Stay Connected: This Week’s Bulliten with the Latest Church Updates and Events

Check the latest information and church happenings in this week's bulletin by clicking the button below. This Sunday's Bulletin more

Sacramental Preparation

Stay tuned as we update our new website, and as we share with you great news about our Faith Formation Program for 2026-2027! more