1. The papal intention for the month of December is that we may be transformed into pilgrims of hope.
2. The First Friday Parish Holy Hour will be held on 6th December at 3.45 pm.
3. The First Saturday of each month is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in accordance with the Marian apparitions of Fatima, which calls upon the church to pray for world peace. The Holy Rosary will be prayed on 7th December at 5.40 pm in the Sacred Heart Church led by the Legion of Mary. Let us come together as one family in spiritual solidarity with the victims of wars and political unrest all over the world.
4. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be hosting a Bible Quiz “VERBUM 2024” on Friday, 20th December. All are invited to join, no matter their level of knowledge. Registration for various age groups can be done by scanning the QR code from the banner displayed in the courtyard. Last date for registration is 10th December.
5. Parishioners between the ages of 35 to 55, who are interested in becoming Extraordinary Ministers for Holy Communion in Sacred Heart Church – Manama, are asked to collect the Registration Form from the Parish Office and return the same, duly filled in, with the supporting documents in due time. This is only for those who are available to serve at the parish masses and not for those who are involved in any other liturgical ministries of the parish. Last date for submission is 31st December.
6. The Commemoration of the Dedication of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia, which was consecrated in 2021, will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Tuesday, 10th December at the 7.00 pm mass.
7. The next Pre-Baptism Seminar will be on Wednesday, 11th December from 7.15 pm to 8.30 pm at the Audio Video Room.  For registration, parents and godparents are requested to visit the Parish Office. This seminar is only for parishioners and expectant mothers too may register. Please be on time and do not bring children.
8. The Tamil community will have their Advent Retreat, led by visiting priest Fr. Prem Anand, OFM Cap, from Tuesday, 10th December to Friday, 13th December at the Mother Church from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm.
9. The Filipino community will have their Advent Retreat, led by visiting priest Fr. Jeffrey Torres, OFM Cap, at the Mother Church on Wednesday, 11th December from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm and on Thursday, 12th December from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali.

10. The Konkani Community will hold a Mini Night Vigil on Thursday, 12th December from 7.30 pm to midnight. All Konkani speakers are encouraged to participate.
11. The Christmas Celebration Mass for Catechism Children will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 8.45 am on Friday, 13th December, followed by Carol Singing by the Catechism Children Choir at the outdoor stage. The usual English Obligation Mass at 8.45 am will be held at Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium.
12. The Filipino Community will have their Dawn Masses (Simbang Gabi) which runs from 15th to 23rd December from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm and also from 16th to 24th December from 4am to 5am at the Sacred Heart Main Church.
13. In celebration of the Bahrain National Day, the Filipino Community will have their annual Holy Walk For A Cause with the theme “Walk by Faith, Lead with Charity,” with Zumba dance exercise and a medical check-up at Arad Park on Monday, 16th December from 6am onwards. The registration fee is BD4 with free T-shirt and snacks. T-shirts are available before and after the obligation masses.  The proceeds of this fundraising activity are for the medical assistance of our Filipino brothers and sisters who are in need. You can pay in cash or through BenefitPay. For the registration procedure, kindly approach the Registration Desk at the church compound to provide you with the link or QR code. Should you have any questions, please contact Bro Ulysses at 36253094 and Sis Sam at 33330893.
14. On Wednesday, 25th December, a free Christmas Day programme “Home away from Home,” for our parish domestic workers, will be held in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm. There will be entertainment and distribution of Christmas gifts.  Parishioners, we invite you all to please support this event by offering cakes, snacks, gifts, telephone cards or cash. Food items may be delivered on the day itself to Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium and gift articles may be hand over to the Parish Office and cash donations can be dropped in the box labeled “Home Away From Home Support” which is kept at the entrance of the church. May God bless you for your generosity.
    As Pre-registration is required, all Communities are to collect, from their respective community, the names, contact numbers and CPR numbers of domestic workers, labourers and fishermen who are alone this Christmas and wish to attend this programme. This list is to be handed over to the Parish Office on or before 22nd December.
15. Parishioners are invited to make their confessions while the priests are available in the confessionals.
16. Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host Family Day 2025, titled “LA FAMILIA 2025”, with the theme “Together We Celebrate in Christ” on Thursday, 6th February & Friday, 7th February 2025. We have also launched the Family Day Support Coupon with attractive prizes. All proceeds will go towards the renovation and refurbishment of Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium. We look forward for your generous support and prayers to make “LA FAMILIA 2025” a grand success. 
17. As part of the Parish Youth formation, a desk has been set up in the church courtyard. People in the age group of 16 to 35 are encouraged to register their names and be a part of the Parish Youth of Sacred Heart Church.
18. Parish Calendars for 2025 are now available at the Parish Office and Religious Gift Corner. The price per calendar is 500 fils.
19. For the First time we have printed the Bible Dairy for the year 2025. It will be available in Religious gift Corner and in the Parish Office. The price is BD 5/-. Limited copies are available. Kindly patronize.