IF YOU ARE EXPECTING YOUR FIRST BABY and want to schedule a baptism here at Sacred Heart, please contact Noelle in the parish office (616 -459-8362) to sign up for the mandatory baptism class. These are only held quarterly and are required for first- time parents. The next class is Thurs, April 23rd at 6pm.

Lent is here! This season of preparation and sanctification can be fittingly accomplished through voluntary amendment of life, acts of penance, and works of charity. Scan the QR code for a resource to help you accomplish this!

There is a basket available for old palms by the Saint Joseph the Worker statue by the boys sacristy.

Details and ticket sales information is coming soon!

Hosted by Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Troops of St. George Troop 1279, Grand Rapids, MI

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Entry Fee: $50 per team, 2-person teams only, lunch included! To Enter: Visit https://troops-of-st-george-1279.square.site/

1:00 PM weigh in starts
2:00 PM Lunch, 50/50 raffle, and awards!

Questions? Email TSGTroop1279@protonmail.com or Call or text 616-438-5025

Rules will be emailed to all hunters prior to the event.

 On Wednesday, March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish in Grand Rapids, MI will celebrate the dedication of the Peter F. Secchia Memorial Organ, a brand new 39-rank pipe organ built by the internationally renowned builder Fratelli Ruffatti of Padua, Italy.

Sacred Heart’s Director of Sacred Music, Mr. Jonathan Bading, will give the dedication recital at 5:30pm, featuring the music of DeGrigny, Frescobaldi, Bach, Tournemire, and Alain. The Aquinas College Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Kelly Ford, will then sing the 7pm Mass, featuring Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse. 

The organ is a gift from the Secchia family in memory of the Honorable Peter F. Secchia (1937-2020), who served as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino from 1989-1993. This is the first Italian organ built within Michigan. 

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Mr. Jonathan Bading 
Director of Sacred Music 
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Grand Rapids, MI 49504 

www.sacredheartgr.org 

musicdirector@shgr.org 

Organ Dedication Flyer

A Brief Treatise on the organ in light of our March 25th Dedication

Spring 2026 Campaign
Ash Wednesday, February 18—Palm Sunday, March 29

This campaign consists of 40 days of praying, fasting and holding a peaceful vigil in front of the abortion facility at Planned Parenthood at 425 Cherry St. This is a prayerful event, not a protest. Please commit to being a part of this spiritual battle. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish has adopted Monday, March 16, 7am-7pm as our date. Go here to sign up or for more information: https://shojgr.flocknote.com/signup/246704 or use the QR code.

At Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parishioners are invited to prayerfully discern through the process of personal examination how they can aid in the work of the church.

During the next two weekends, homilies will be focused on Prayer, Service, and Resources. Each household is invited to take a booklet as you exit, so that you may pray as a family how God is calling you to give back this year.

Our hope is that on March 8th you join us in Cebelak Hall after all Sunday Masses. Join us for community and fellowship and submit your Commitment of Fidelity via the postcard or online form. Many of our apostolate leaders will be present, along with sign-up opportunities, and a Flocknote help desk. We look forward to seeing you then!

For more information visit: https://www.sacredheartgr.org/ fidelity