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St Peter of Verona, O.P., Martyr
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Confessions will be heard 50 minutes before each Mass and ending 10 minutes before the beginning of Mass. Thank You
ALL FRIDAYS OF LENT- Stations of the Cross at 5:20 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary
(With the exception of Good Friday. Station of the Cross and the Rosary will follow 5:00 p.m. Good Friday services)
March- Dedicated in honor of the St. Joseph
March 13th- Feria- Daily Mass-6:30 p.m.
March 14th- IV Sunday of Lent (Lætare Sunday)- 10:00a.m. (Stations of the Cross at 8:45 a.m. followed by 9:30 a.m. Rosary)
March 19th- Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary & Patron of the Universal Church- 6:30 p.m.
Parish Dinner in honor of St. Joseph following Mass
March 20th- Feria- Daily Mass-9:00 a.m.
March 21st- Passion Sunday- 10:00a.m. (Stations of the Cross at 8:45 a.m. followed by 9:30 a.m. Rosary)
HOLY WEEK:
March 28th- Palm Sunday- 5:00 p.m. (Stations of the Cross at 3:50 p.m. followed by 4:30 p.m. Rosary)
March 29th- Holy Monday-Daily Mass-9:00 a.m. (Stations of the Cross at 5:20 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary)
March 30th- Holy Tuesday-Daily Mass-9:00 a.m. (Stations of the Cross at 5:20 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary)
March 31st-Holy Wednesday-Daily Mass-9:00 a.m. (Stations of the Cross at 5:20 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary)
April 1st- MAUNDY THURSDAY*- 12:00 p.m. (Stations of the Cross at 5:20 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary)
* The will be sign up sheets with hourly increments for the Altar of Repose
*Due to scheduling conflicts, Maundy Thursday services cannot be offered any later in the day.
April 2nd- GOOD FRIDAY- 5:00 p.m. (Stations of the Cross &Rosary following Good Friday Services)
April 3rd- HOLY SATURDAY- 8:00 p.m. (Stations of the Cross at 5:20 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Rosary)
April 4th- EASTER SUNDAY-10:00 a.m.
*Only the Tridentine Mass (traditional Latin Mass) is offered at Sacred Heart Church
Mass is not regularly available at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, when available, will be posted. All are most welcomed. Please excuse our appearance as the Church is slowly being restored. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Sacred Heart Gift and Book Shop Hours
Sunday: Closed (open for one hour after Sunday Mass for our traveling parishioners)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday through Saturday: Open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Located in front of Sacred Heart rectory
Telephone: (978) 686-7922
Every Monday at 7p.m. (September to December & January to last week in May)
Summer classes available
Located at Sacred Heart Rectory
Classes are free of charge and are open to anyone interested
Parish Novena and Prayer Schedule
Daily
The Rosary is recited daily at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and 30 minutes before Mass
Litanies in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Joseph following 12:00 Rosary
Weekly
The Stations of the Cross are prayed every Friday for the Holy Souls in Purgatory 5:20 p.m. (starting Friday after Exaltation of the Cross, September 14th, till Good Friday) & every Sunday during Lent at 8:45 a.m.
Annual & Monthly Devotions
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January Dedicated in honor of the Holy Name of Jesus, the Holy Family & the Childhood of Jesus
Act of Consecration to the Holy Family-Holy Family Sunday
Church Unity Octave Prayer- January 18th through 25th |
February Dedicated in honor of the Sacred Passion of Jesus
Station of the Cross- Every Sunday during Lent at 8:45 a.m.
Annual Total Consecration to Mary according to St. Louis Marie de Montfort- begins Feb. 20th |
March Dedicated in honor of St. Joseph
Novena of Grace: in honor of St. Francis Xavier- March 4th to 12th following 6:00p.m. rosary
Annual Total Consecration to Mary- ends March 25th
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April Dedicated in honor of the Holy Ghost & the Blessed Sacrament
Novena in honor of St. Catherine of Siena (Feast: April 30th) - April 21st through the 29th |
May Dedicated in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Novena in honor of the Holy Ghost - between Ascension Thursday and Pentecost |
June Dedicated in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Novena in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Moveable
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus- On the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
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July Dedicated in honor of the Precious Blood of Jesus
Novena in honor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Feast: July 16th) - July 7th to 15th
Novena in honor of St. Dominic (Feast: August 4th)- July 26th through August 3rd
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August Dedicated in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Novena in honor of St. Dominic (cont.)- July 26th through August 3rd
Novena in honor of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Feast: August 22nd) - August 13 through August 21st
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Feast: August 22nd)- On the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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September Dedicated in honor of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
Novena in honor of St. Michael the Arch Angel (Feast: Sept. 29th)- September 20th through the 28th |
October Dedicated in honor of the Most Holy Rosary & the Holy Angels
St. Joseph prayer by Pope Leo XIII added to the end of the Rosary throughout the month of October
Official Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary- Rosary Sunday (First Sunday of October)*
Act of Consecration to Christ the King- Last Sunday of October |
November Dedicated in honor of the Poor Souls in Purgatory
Novena of Grace: in honor of St. Francis Xavier (Feast: December 3rd)- November 24th to December 2nd following 6:00p.m. rosary
Eternal Rest prayer added to each decade of the rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory throughout the month of November
Christmas Novena (Advent Prayer) - Starts November 30th |
December Dedicated in honor of the Divine Infant & Immaculate Conception
Novena of Grace: in honor of St. Francis Xavier (Cont.)- November 24th to December 2nd following 6:00p.m. rosary
Christmas Novena (Advent Prayer) - throughout December until Christmas Eve |
*The General Chapter held in Washington, D.C.., 1949, no. 135, p. 76, ordered that "every priory and house of the Order each year on the feast of the Most Holy Rosary, the first Sunday of October, superiors should, in the presence of their communities, solemnly renew the consecration of their communities to the Immaculate Heart of the Most Holy Mother of God, so that this most Blessed Virgin might obtain peace for the world and shed upon us the riches of her Heart." (From Analecta Ordinis Fratrum Praedicatorum, Vol. XXXI, Oct.-Dec., 1954, pp. 338-389.)
 | Sanctuary Lamp: This is the beeswax
candle always burning on the pedestal at the Gospel side of the altar. It
indicates the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. It is
burned for the intention, announced in the bulletin, of anyone wishing to make
an suggested offering of $10.00*. The offering may be made at the Sacred Heart bookstore
(located in front of the Rectory). |
| Tithing
So that we may be able to continue to meet our expenses, please tithe and make
up, if possible, for any Sunday collections missed. Thank you! |
| Parking: There is plenty of
street parking available, as well, there is a small parking lot on the left of
the church Thank you. |
| Veils: Veils are provided in
the chapel vestibule for women and girls entering the chapel without any head
covering. Please be sure to return these veils after each use. |
| Sacred Heart Church Membership: If you wish to be a parishioner of Sacred
Heart Church, fill out a registration form. These are to be found on the table
in the vestibule and may be left at the bookstore or brought to the sacristy.
Please be sure to notify (by the same form) of any change of address or phone
number as well. |
| Lost & Found: Please be sure to
retrieve any items left in the church from the table in the vestibule. Due to
the clutter, we will have to discard any items not reclaimed after a couple of
weeks. |
| Blessing of Religious Articles: When possible, the priest will bless religious articles at the Communion rail after Sunday Masses or by appointment. |
| Non-Catholics are not permitted to receive |
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You must be fasting: |
His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, earnestly exhorts priests and faithful who are able to do so to observe the old and venerable form of the Eucharistic Fast (from foods and liquids from midnight) before Holy Communion. All those who will make use of these concessions must compensate for the good received by becoming shining examples of a Christian life and principally with works of penance and charity. (Motu Proprio of Pope Pius XII of March 19, 1957)
| You must be in a state of sanctifying grace (confessed and been absolved from any mortal sins) |
| You must be modestly dressed |
| No Communion in the hand |
| At the traditional Mass, the communicant
does not say “Amen.”
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Sacraments
Baptism
Godparents
must be traditional Catholics, not attending the Novus Ordo Mass in their
parishes. They and all attending the Baptism should be informed of the
dress code. Please make arrangements upon the birth of the child.
Confession
Confessions are held 45 minutes before Mass and ending 10 minutes prior.
Booklets to help assist with Confession are available in the vestibule. Please
make sure you examine your conscience before getting in line. If you are new to
the parish or have any questions please ask one of the brothers for
assistance.
Marriage
Only for those regularly attending Mass at the Sacred Heart Church.
Funerals
Only those who have regularly attended Sacred Heart Church can be buried from it;
that is to say, have a Requiem Mass with the casket present.
Sick Calls
Please inform us of any Sacred Heart parishioners being hospitalized.
Mass Intentions
The usual stipend (offering) for a Mass is $10.00. Because of the large number
of requests, no dated Masses can be accepted. When necessary to avoid prolonged
delays in satisfying intentions, they are transferred to other priests who say
the traditional Latin Mass (without the una cum). Please go the Sacred
Heart Gift Shop to obtain a Mass cards.
Traditional Laws of Fast and Abstinence
The Catholic faithful are bound under pain of sin to observe the Church's laws of fast and abstinence, unless lawfully excused or dispensed.
1) All baptized Catholics, seven years of age or older, are obliged to abstain on the days appointed.
2) Complete Abstinence, which forbids the eating of meat, and soup or gravy made with meat, is required on; all Fridays, Ash Wednesday, Holy Saturday, the Vigil of the Immaculate Conception , Vigil of Christmas.
3) Partial Abstinence, which permits meat and soup or gravy made from meat, to be eaten only once a day, at the principal meal, is required on; Ember Wednesdays, Ember Saturdays and the Vigil of Pentecost.
1) All baptized Catholics, ages twenty one through fifty nine, inclusive, are bound to observe the laws of fasting.
2) The days of fast are; the weekdays of Lent (Monday through Saturday), the Ember Days, and the Vigils of Pentecost, Immaculate Conception & Christmas.
3) On the days of fast, only one full meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to one's needs, but together they should not equal another full meal.
4) Meat may be taken at the principal meal on the day of fast, except on days of complete abstinence.
5) Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed.
6) When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. In doubt concerning fast or abstinence, consult the parish priest or a confessor.
7) There is no obligation for fast or abstinence on a Holyday of Obligation, even though it may fall on a Friday.
His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, earnestly exhorts priests and faithful who are able to do so to observe the old and venerable form of the Eucharistic Fast (from foods and liquids from midnight) before Holy Communion. All those who will make use of these concessions must compensate for the good received by becoming shining examples of a Christian life and principally with works of penance and charity. (Motu Proprio of Pope Pius XII of March 19, 1957)
Why do we have a dress code for Mass?
As we would dress appropriately for a wedding or funeral, even more so we should be dressed appropriately for the most important event on earth, and that is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The Mass is infinitely more important than meeting an earthly king or queen or going to an important formal event. By dressing up for Mass we are showing respect for Jesus Christ, present in the Holy Eucharist, and treating our bodies as temples of the Holy Ghost.
| Modest dress or skirt that cover the knee completely when standing or sitting, no low necklines |
| Head covering (Chapel veils available at vestibules in church. They are also available for sale at the Sacred Heart gift shop) |
| No tight fitting, low cut, short, slit above the knees, sleeveless, transparent or revealing clothing |
| No pants, trousers or shorts |
| No Sweatshirts and other casual attire is inappropriate for attendance at Sunday Mass |
| Dress shirt and tie |
| Suit coat, jacket or sweater |
| Dress shoes |
| No tight pants, shorts, jeans or sweatpants |
| No sweatshirts and other casual attire is inappropriate for attendance at Sunday Mass |
| Please take off hats upon entering church |
| No piercings |
*Note: If you can not afford the suggested offering, that is not a problem. Please offer what you can.
From New Hampshire
Take Rt. 93 South to Rt. 495 North. Take exit 41 B (Rt. 28 North). Bear right
off the exit. Stay in your left lane. You will go past the onramp for 495 North
on your left. Bear left at the fork to continue on Rt. 28N. Bear right at the
next stop sign onto Rt. 28 North. Sacred Heart is approximately 1 mile down on
your left. Parking is located in the lot to the left of Sacred Heart (behind
rectory). Street parking is also available.
From Boston and other points East
Take Rt. 93 North to Rt. 495 North. Take exit 41 B (Rt. 28 North). Bear right
off the exit. Stay in your left lane. You will go past the onramp for 495 North
on your left. Bear left at the fork to continue on Rt. 28N. Bear right at the
next stop sign onto Rt. 28 North. Sacred Heart is approximately 1 mile down on
your left. Parking is located in the lot to the left of Sacred Heart (behind
rectory). Street parking is also available.
From Haverhill, Portsmouth, Portland and other point North
From Rt. 95 South to Rt. 495 South, take exit #41 for Rt. 28 South. Proceed right off
the exit and immediately get into your far left lane. Take your first left (a
U-Turn) to reverse direction and get onto Rt. 28 North. Stay in your left lane.
You will go past the onramp for 495 North on your left. Bear left at the fork to
continue on Rt. 28N. Bear right at the next stop sign onto Rt. 28 North. Sacred
Heart is approximately 1 mile down on your left. Parking is located in the lot
to the left of Sacred Heart (behind rectory). Street parking is also available.
From Lowell and other points South
Take Rt. 495 North to exit 41 B (Rt. 28 North). Bear right off the exit. Stay in
your left lane. You will go past the onramp for 495 North on your left. Bear
left at the fork to continue on Rt. 28N. Bear right at the next stop sign onto
Rt. 28 North. Sacred Heart is approximately 1 mile down on your left. Parking is
located in the lot to the left of Sacred Heart (behind rectory). Street parking
is also available.