WELCOME!
At this stage, the most important thing that you need to know is that
you are welcome at Sacred Heart Church.
You, along with anyone else who is searching for the Lord;
seeking for the way, the truth and the life are very welcome in our faith community.
IT’S WONDERFUL TO SEE THAT YOU ARE SEARCHING!
Before you can love someone you have to first know them, right?
The first step, is to meet the Lord; to come to know him. By knowing him, we can open our hearts to allow him to love us, and for us to respond to his love.
It’s in allowing God to love us that we really begin to flourish in our faith.
IT’S WONDERFUL TO SEE THAT YOU ARE SEARCHING!
Know that we are a community at Sacred Heart Church. That is to say, we are striving to live up to God’s calling to treat each other with the dignity and care that each person deserves.
We believe that God has a very real role in our lives and his grace binds us together in a familial way.
That he cares for us, as both a community and as individuals.
It is by his grace that we live our lives to the full.
PLAN A VISIT
We are saving a seat for you!
WHEN YOU VISIT
Visiting a new church can be intimidating: What should I wear? Where do I park? Where do my kids go? We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit.
Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
WEEKEND
Saturday Vigil: 6:00 PM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
Sunday Morning: 7.30 AM (Our Lady of Good Counsel, Chidlow) – Rosary 7am
Sunday Morning: 9:30 AM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
WEEKDAY
Tue: 8:30 AM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
Wed: 9:00 AM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
Thu: 8:30 AM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
Fri: 8:30 AM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
Sat: 8:30 AM (Sacred Heart, Mundaring)
Sacred Heart, Mundaring:
Saturday: 9:00 AM
Our Lady of Good Counsel, Chidlow
First Wednesdays: 12noon – 1.00pm
The Catholic Church has no particular “dress code” for attending Mass. However, the sublime nature of what we are participating in should motivate all of us to dress respectfully out of reverence for the Real Presence of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. We also want to avoid being a distraction to our fellow worshippers, which can easily happen if some in the pews are dressed like they’re going to the beach, rather than going to attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (paragraph 1387) states, “To prepare for worthy reception of this sacrament [the Eucharist], the faithful should observe the fast required in their Church. Bodily demeanor (gestures, clothing) ought to convey the respect, solemnity, and joy of this moment when Christ becomes our guest.”
We ask that men and boys be mindful to remove all headwear before entering the church.
At Sacred Heart Church, there is plenty of parking around the Church, in the neighbouring school, and behind the church in the old school basketball court.
Of course! We love it when our church is full of kids of all ages. We recognise that Sunday morning isn’t always easy, so we honour your desire to share your faith with your children and we are incredibly grateful for your bringing them (despite any challenges you may have faced in the morning)!
Please don’t feel flustered if your kids make a noise during Mass, we are a big family here and kids are kids! But if it helps, at both entrances to the church we have pencils and coloring items for children to explore during Mass.
Try your best to follow along by following the congregation’s movements, and do NOT worry about “getting it wrong.” God is pleased to have you here!
Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship to it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ.
So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.
If you are visiting with us, we don’t expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we’d love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis.
