St. Francis of Assisi (September 26, 1182 – October 3, 1226) is the Patron Saint of animals & ecology.  The Feast Day of St. Francis is October 4.  In celebration of this annual Feast Day, our Parish Youth will host an annual "Blessing of the Animals" on on the parish grounds at Sacred Heart.

All are welcome & invited to participate in the service!
In order to ensure safety & harmony, all pets must be on a leash, or harness or be confined in a pet crate or carrier.

In November we pray especially for those who have died & we keep a book at the entrance of the church for these special prayer requests.  

If you have loved ones interred at Canton Cemetery, you may request that their graves be visited during the “Blessing of the Graves” prayer service, led by Father Mike.

(Details will follow regarding 2018 date & time.)

The month of May is named for & dedicated to Mary, the devoted Mother of the Son of God. Crowning a statue of the Lord's Mother is symbolic of the honor we give her as the one chosen by God to bear His Son.  Mary is Queen of Heaven & Earth because she was the perfect follower of Christ. 

Every year a child is chosen by Fr. Mike to receive the special honor of  leading a procession to the altar & placing a floral wreath on the statue of Mary before the Saturday Vigil Mass & the Sunday Mass.

Hail Mary, full of Grace.