- On Friday, 21st March, all parishioners, PPC members, and coordinators are kindly requested to gather near the gate at 4:30 pm to warmly welcome His Beatitude Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzaballa OFM, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who will be in Bahrain from 20th to 23rd March. The 5:00 pm Mass will be concelebrated by His Beatitude, along with our Bishop Aldo Berardi and all the priests.
- Please be advised that on Friday, 21st March, the Stations of the Cross will begin at 3:45 pm, rather than the usual 4:15 pm. It will be in the Sacred Heart Church.
- On Monday, 24th March, Marcus Fernandes, the resident priest at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia celebrates his Birthday. Let us pray for his intentions and good health.
- On Tuesday, 25th March, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
- The Malayalam Lenten Retreat led by Bobby Thomas VC will take place at the Sacred Heart Church from Monday, 24th March to Thursday, 27th March commencing with Holy Mass at 6.30 pm.
- Due to the Retreat, on Tuesday 25th March, the Novena in honour of St. Anthony will not be prayed. On Wednesday 26th March, the Stations of the Cross will be held at 6.00 pm in the Sacred Heart Church. There will be only one Mass at 6.30 pm followed by the Retreat. The Novena in honour of Our Lady of Perpetual Help will not be prayed.
- There will be a Lenten Retreat in Tamil which will be conducted by Fr. Ravi Swamy and will take place at Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium from Monday, 24th March to Thursday, 27th March commencing with Holy Mass at 7.00 pm.
- There will be a Lenten Retreat in Tagalog by Fr. Jose Mayo which will take place at the Sacred Heart Church in Manama and the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia from Tuesday, 1st April to Thursday, 3rd April commencing with Holy Mass.
- The Wedding Anniversary Mass for March celebrants will be held on Saturday, 29th March at 6.30 pm. During the mass, celebrants must occupy the pews reserved. Registration along with a fee of BD.1 is required and celebrants must be present at Mass to receive the Certificate. Last date to sign up is Friday, 28th March.
- The CFC Singles for Christ will be conducting a Christian Life Programme for single men and women, every Friday at 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm, commencing from 21st March to 23rd May. Application forms are available at the Parish Office and from any Couples for Christ members.
- There will be a “Kids and Teens” retreat for parish children from Class 1 to 12 commencing from Tuesday, 1st July to Thursday, 3rd July. This retreat is compulsory for all children. Parents, please make arrangements for your vacation accordingly. Timings and other details will be announced later.
- We are pleased to announce an extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Jubilee Year 2025 through a Holy Pilgrimage to Rome, from September 21st to September 30th and 1st October to 10th October visits to Jubilee Shrines, and the reception of a Plenary Indulgence by engaging in Works of Mercy. This sacred journey is a call to deepen our faith, seek spiritual renewal, and embrace the grace of God during this special time of jubilee. Those interested in participating are to register their names at the Parish Office.
- During this season of Lent, let us unite in generosity and compassion, offering our donations under the patronage of St. Antony POSA to support those in need. Your kindness makes a difference, please come forward and share your contribution.
- The Sacred Heart Catholic Church will be hosting a Bible Quiz “VERBUM 2025” on Friday, 16th May. All are invited to join, no matter their level of knowledge. Registration for various age groups can be done by scanning the QR code on the banner displayed in the church courtyard. Last date for registration is 5th May.
- Children who have received their First Holy Communion are invited to join the Altar Servers Ministry. Please fill in the Registration Form on the church website sacredheartchurchbahrain.org
- The Sacrament of First Holy Communion for Parish Catechism children will be held on Friday, 25th April and for Sacred Heart School children on Friday, 2nd May. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered on Friday, 9th May.
