Sacraments
Baptism
Baptism is the one sacrament that all Christian denominations share in common. In the Catholic Church, infants are baptized to welcome them into the Catholic faith.
Baptism prep will be on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Sacred Heart Church, following Mass (6:30 pm). Baptisms are performed on the 3rd Sunday of the Month, during the 4:30 or 11:00 Mass.
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Please call the parish office at 517-448-3811 to make baptism arrangements.
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Parent Baptism Letter
Baptism Registration Form
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Confession
“Confession catches the sinner in his fall away from God… It makes visible the fact that the Church turns to all sinners… I have been baptized, but I do not live according to the rule of baptism. I have been confirmed, but I am no apostle of Christ. I do attend Mass, but it remains incomprehensible for me… Saints are shown to me, but I am simply not one… But if I am told that the confessional is reserved for sinners, then I know that here finally is a place for me; it is precisely I who am meant. The pew there was especially made for me” (Adrienne Von Speyr, Confession, 93-94).
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No matter if you go to confession regularly, or haven’t been in years Fr. Todd is longing to run to you and welcome you home.
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First Reconciliation – Confession is a sacrament instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy. It is here that we meet the loving Jesus who offers sinners forgiveness for offenses committed against God and neighbor. At the same time, Confession permits sinners to reconcile with the Church, which also is wounded by our sins. We prepare children in Grade 2 and above for the reception of their first Penance during our Faith Formation Classes on Sundays.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONFESSION – Tuesdays: 4:45-5:30 PM Saturdays: 3:45 – 4:15 PM
Confirmation
“And while staying with them Jesus charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, He said, ‘You heard from me, for John baptized with water, but before many days you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit’” (Acts 1:4-5).
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Even though the apostles had lived with Jesus for three years, been witnesses of His miracles, and saw Him risen from the dead, it was not until they received the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost that they were filled with courage to proclaim the Gospel to those around them. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the reception of that same Spirit sending us out into the community to tell others of the Risen Lord.
Eucharist
“I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh… So Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you; he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood, abides in me and I in him’” (John 6:51, 53-55).
Through formation classes on Sundays, children in second grade or higher prepare for the celebration of First Eucharist.
Holy Orders
Any man who feels that the Lord might be inviting him to consider a vocation to either the priesthood or the permanent diaconate is welcome to contact Fr. Todd or Deacon John Amthor.
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Any woman who feels that the Lord might be inviting her to consider a vocation to the religious life is welcome to contact one of our priests.
Holy Matrimony
“Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for her” (Ephesians 5:25).
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A sacrament is a visible sign of an invisible reality that gives grace. In marriage, the visible sign is the love that a husband and wife have for each other. The invisible reality to which they point is the love that Jesus has for his bride, the Church. In the Sacrament of Marriage, God gives grace, that is to say, supernatural power, to make His own love, mercy, generosity, kindness, and compassion tangible.
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The task of marriage is to make the invisible God visible by the love a husband and wife have for each other. They do this first for one another, then for their children if God should bless them with children, and then for all those who know them. Knowing how hard real love is, we pray daily for those of you who are married, so that you might be beautiful witnesses of God’s love.
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Our Marriage Prep program takes about 9 months to complete. Please call the Parish Office to for Marriage Prep information.
For Our Complete Marriage Guidelines, Please click the link below.
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For the 2022/2023 Natural Family Planning Dates & Times, please click below.
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Anointing of the Sick
“Is any among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord” (James 5:14).
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Many of us, perhaps, remember a time when this sacrament was celebrated only for those who were dying. However any illness of serious nature can be a legitimate reason to celebrate the sacrament. What’s more, the sacrament may be repeated if the sick person recovers after the anointing but becomes ill once again, or if, during the same illness, the person’s condition becomes more serious. Any person over the age of reason (age seven) preparing for surgery is encouraged to contact Fr. Todd to receive the sacrament.
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If you have someone you know in need of prayer, please contact the parish office to be put on the prayer list or you may email prayerline@sacredhearthudson.org.
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If you or a loved one are ill and unable to attend Mass, please contact the Parish Office and one of our Homebound Ministers will come to your home to visit and pray with you.
Funerals
“We would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14).
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If you have experienced the death of a loved one, we, the pastoral staff at Sacred Heart would like to express our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Our Catholic faith teaches us, through the resurrection of Jesus, to mourn with great hope. Still, grieving the death of a loved one is a traumatic experience that takes time and must be fully processed. When we grieve, no one can understand the depth of our loss, but please know that you are not alone. We are here to help you prepare for the next few days leading up to the funeral liturgy, as well as support you as your mourn in the weeks and months ahead.
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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
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To make funeral arrangements, please contact the Parish Office at (517) 448-3811.
Adoration
“Could you not keep watch with me one hour?” – Jesus (Matthew 26:40)
There are few ways to encounter Jesus more powerfully and to hear His invitation to come and follow as His disciple than time before the Blessed Sacrament; for Jesus is truly present in a unique way in the Eucharist. Just as we love to waste time with those we love so Jesus loves to waste time with us.
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Eucharistic Adoration is offered every Tuesday from 3:45-5:15 pm.