1. The Solemnity of Pentecost will be celebrated on Friday 26th, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May. The 9-Day Novena to the Holy Spirit has begun and is being prayed every evening, soon after the English Mass. For the schedule of the Novena, please refer to the Parish Notice Board.
2. There will be a Marriage Preparation Course on Friday, 26th May in the St. Dominic Savio Hall from 7.45 am to 5.00 pm. Those taking part are requested to register their names at the Parish Office and submit their Baptism Certificate, recently issued for marriage purposes, along with the date of Confirmation before 24th May. The Certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. The course fee is BD. 8/- per person, inclusive of lunch and the Certificate.
3. The Wedding Anniversary Mass for May celebrants will be held on Saturday, 27th May at the 6.30 pm Mass. 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, 26th May.
4. The Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, will be observed on Monday, 29th May.
5. The Closing of the Marian month with the Feast of Our Lady’s Visitation and FLORES DE MAYO devotion will be celebrated on Wednesday, 31st May at the 7.00 pm mass. The Rosary procession and offering of flowers will be held immediately after the mass in the Church compound. Parishioners who have statues of Mother Mary, which are not blessed, may bring them for blessing during the mass. Flores De Mayo and First Holy Communion children should wear their all-white attire and attend with fresh flower offerings. Petitions may be dropped in the heart box which is placed near the Altar of the Sacred Heart Church. Please do not put cash and valuables in this box. There will only be one Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help after the 5.30 pm mass on 31st May.
6. The Pentecost Night Vigil in English with the theme “Come, Holy Spirit” will be held on Thursday, 1st June from 8.30 pm onwards. All Parishioners are invited to participate and be blessed with the power of the Holy Spirit.
7. All are invited to participate in a typical African Mass which will be celebrated on Friday, 19th May at 6.00 pm in the Mother Church.
8. The Jesus Youth Middle East Conference concluded successfully, and we wish to express our sincere gratitude for all the assistance received from the Sacred Heart Church Parish communities in providing foster homes. Special thanks to our Bishop, Aldo Berardi, our Parish Priest, Fr. Xavier and all our priests for the support and guidance provided.
9. On Friday, 30th June the Youth of our Parish is organizing a Cricket Tournament at the Indian Club from 5.30 am onwards. All parishioners are invited to attend and encourage the participants.
10. The Lectors Ministry invites parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are willing to proclaim the Word of God. Those interested may submit their names and contact details at the Parish Office before 31st May.
11. “One Direction,” a summer special has been organized for Kids and Teens on 1st, 2nd and 3rd July, and is compulsory for students from Grade 1 to 12. Please plan your summer vacation accordingly. For registration and other details, kindly refer to the Parish Notice Board.
12. Parishioners who would like to volunteer to operate the computer to display the mass slides during weekday and obligation masses are requested to give their names at the Parish Office before 28th May. Basic computer knowledge is a requirement and training will begin by the first week of June.
13. The CFC Singles for Christ (SFC) is inviting all single men and women from 21 to 40 years of age to a Christian Life Program which will be conducted from 19 May to 14 July 2023. Venue is at the St. Francis Center – Rooms 14 to 16 at the Sacred Heart Church, Manama. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or from any Singles for Christ Member.