We are located in Ione, California, in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada. We are one of six Roman Catholic churches in the Amador Catholic Community, a part of the Diocese of Sacramento. Bishop Jaime Soto is the Bishop of Sacramento. Father Thomas Seabridge is our pastor, Fr. Geraldo Ranin our Parochial vicar, and Father Thomas Relihan is our Pastor Emeritus.

Welcome to Sacred Heart Church!

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

Whatever may befall me Lord, though dark the hour may be;

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee.

P. O. Box 4, Ione, CA 95640           209-274-4984
Informational fact sheets in PDF format from the Diocese of Sacramento website:

We remember the suffering of Mary as she stood at the foot of the Cross and witnessed the torture and death of her Son.

We also are reminded of Simeon's words to Mary (Luke 2:34-35) at the Presentation of the Lord —that a sword would pierce her soul.

Month of September - Dedicated To Our Lady of Sorows
whose memorial the Church celebrates on September 15.

News of General Interest:

►"BRIGHTEN YOUR LIFE WITH FLOWERS"     ►CANCELLED◄

PLEASE NOTE:  Due to a conflict of dates, all of the Pastoral Members will be attending a meeting regarding the Prospect Motors proposed purchase.  Several Ladies Club Members are also Pastoral Council Members.  Therefore, the meeting previously scheduled for Wednesday, September 1ST       ►HAS BEEN CANCELLED◄.


►YARD CLEAN-UP BEHIND PARISH HALL:

Rich Curran and Charlie Dutschke recently removed yard waste from behind the Parish Hall with the help of two youths from Preston.  Click here for pictures!  Thanks so much to Dave Workman for bringing your crew to our church to help with this major project!

►FAITH FORMATION CLASSES at Sacred Heart Church will resume on Sunday, September 12th after the 8:00 am mass (approx. 9 am).  The cost this year will be $20 per child with a maximum of $50 per family.  If your child is new to our program, please bring a copy of their Baptismal Certificate with you on the first day.  The registration form can be requested by calling Maureen Curran, Director of Faith Formation, at 209-274-4454; or call the office at 209-274-4984.  You can also print a copy from the link on this page.

►RCIA CLASSES- Amador Catholic Community Welcomes You!
RCIA classes begin Monday, September 12th at 6:30 pm at the St. Patrick Parish Center, 115 Court Street, Jackson.  RCIA is a program of inquiry and instruction for adults who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith and who desire membership in our faith.  Classes are conducted by a team of lay Catholics with support and assistance from ordained clergy.  To register, or for more information, please call St. Patrick Parish Center at 209-223-0168.

►SACRAMENTO CATHOLIC FORUM-September 17th:
 Topic:   God's Salvation Story
Date & Time: September 17th - 12:00pm
Check-in begins at: 11:30 am
Location: Sacramento Radisson Hotel (500 Leisure Ln.)

What are the critical elements of the Greatest Story ever told?  Where do we find these elements in everyday life?  How do we understand and communicate this great sweep of Jesus' history with excitement and connection to life in the 21st Century?  Join Dr. Carol Younger, an educator and expert in narrative and connections to the daily oife of CAtholics, for a presentation that will make Salvation History come alive!

Cost: $25.00 prepaid online.
http://www.saccatholicforum.org/event/teresa-tomeo

To register by mail, go to the following link for details.
http://saccatholicforum.org/register-by-mail

►SCRIPTURE INSTITUTE 2010-2011 :
You are invited to take part in the Diocesan Scripture Institute.  This is an opportunity for the faithful of our Diocese to grow in their knowledge of the Word of God, reflect together on it, and to discuss our faith under the guidance of excellent facilitators of Sacred Scripture. The Diocese encourages everyone to take advantage of this opportunity for spiritual growth and enhanced appreciation of the Sacred Scripture.

Where: Diocesan Pastoral Center, 2110 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818
When: Tuesday NightsTime: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 per class

Please visit the following website for additional information: www.ScriptureInstitute.com or, call (916) 733-0123.

►CATHOLIC SUNDAY TV MASS - Heart of the Nation Sunday TV Mass:

The Mass is now broadcast on TV Sundays at 9:30 am on Channel 29 - KSPX from Sacramento, CA.  (Comcast Cable Ch. 11 or Dish Satellite Ch. 29. 

For a free copy of the TV Mass Prayer Book, write to:  Heart of the Nation, 1126 S. 79th Street, Ste. N601, Miwaukee, WI 53214; or, call 1-800-430-0930.


 

USCCB Website Information

PLEASE NOTE:  Fr. Seabridge will be on vacation beginning August 24, 2010 and return on October 4, 2010.  Fr. Aldo will be saying the weekend masses during this time at Sacred Heart Church.

 

Please pray for Fr. Seabridge and his family.  Fr. Tom's Mom passed away Monday evening. 

For Kay Seabridge:  Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual
light shine upon her. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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