Quinceañera

The Quinceañera is a traditional celebration of life and gratitude to God on the occasion of the fifteenth birthday of a young Hispanic woman. The ritual emphasizes her passage from childhood to adulthood. The family usually requests a Mass or a blessing to be held in the Church.

Families wishing to celebrate a Quince Años Mass must be registered and active members at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for at least (6) six months to receive in parish rates. The young woman is expected to be active in the parish, attending Mass and volunteering time in parish activities. She must be confirmed or preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Out of parish families will be accepted on an availability basis.

Presentations

It is a laudable custom in various ethnic communities to bring the children for a Presentation to the church. The presentation recalls the various presentations in the history of the Church of Samuel, Mary and even Jesus. While it has no sacramental value, it is a pious tradition which Sacred Heart Catholic Church is proud to continue. The traditional age for a presentation is (3) three years old. Presentations will be allowed at most weekend, and even weekday Masses, except on Solemnities, Holy Days of obligation and other special events.

If you wish to present your child at a Mass, please contact the parish office at least (1) one month in advance to see if a presentation is permitted on the date you desire.

Anniversaries

It is a laudable custom in to commemorate milestone wedding anniversaries with a private Mass and renewal of vows at the Church. The most common milestone celebrations are 10, 25 and 50 years. Couples wishing to celebrate an anniversary must be registered and active members at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for at least (6) six months. Please contact the parish office at least (6) six months in advance to see if the date you desire is available.