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Building and Grounds Committee Ministry

Objective: To plan, oversee, and enhance the beauty of Sacred Heart facilities and grounds by providing manpower and expertise that supplements normal maintenance activities. Major Activities: Ministry Members: Any parishioner, skilled or unskilled, who is interested in donating time and talent in this type of activity, is most welcomed. Meetings:...

Finance Council

The purpose of the Finance Council is to assist our pastor in the fulfillment of his administrative and financial responsibilities by offering advice and by undertaking tasks delegated by the pastor. The council acts as a consultant body to Fr. Donnelly and provides the parish with sound financial advice, planning,...

Investment Committee

The purpose of the Investment Committee is to make portfolio investment recommendations to the Pastor and monitor results for the Mustard Seed Fund, always seeking to provide a safe and reasonable return. This is accomplished within the guidelines established by the Archdiocese for permissible investment outlets. Basically, the committee decides...

Parish Library

The Clifford Cross Library After many years of being snuggled away, the library now proudly occupies a lovely, well-lighted room in the hallway across from the Faith Formation offices. While books, DVDs, and videos are ordered from time to time, most are donations from parishioners. There are varied religious categories...

Pastoral Advisory Council

The Pastoral Advisory Council is the primary advisory body in the parish. It was created as part of the Parish Strategic Planning Process to oversee the implementation and development of the Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan includes the following seven priorities: The Council consists of the pastor who chairs the...

Protecting God’s Children

As instituted by the Archdiocese of Hartford, preventing abuse of children and vulnerable adults is the goal of this educational/training program. It teaches adults how to recognize and respond to warning signs of abuse in vulnerable age groups in order to create a safe environment for our entire parish community....

Web Site Committee

About The Web Site Committee is dedicated to proclaiming the Kingdom of God through the vehicle of the parish Web Site, www.sacredheartchurch.info. The committee continually updates the site and adds new features based on information gathered from the various ministries, events at the parish, and contributions from fellow parishioners. The...

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