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Campus Ministry
Mass is celebrated at least once a month at Sacred Heart. Priests from various parishes in the area are invited to celebrate liturgy with us. Our students and faculty and staff members serve the SHA community as Lectors, Sacristans, Eucharistic Ministers, Liturgical Planners, and Music Ministry members.
2008-2009 Mass Schedule Friday, September 5 – Opening Liturgy (Class & Stu Co officers induction), 10:00 a.m. Sunday, September 14 - Freshwomen/Transfer student Welcome Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 3 – Feast of St. Francis Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 26 - Mother Daughter Communion Breakfast Saturday, November 1 – Junior Ring Ceremony, 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 7 – Liturgy of Peace, 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 22 – Christmas Liturgy, 8:15 a.m. Friday, January 9 – New Beginnings Mass (Freshwomen officers induction), 10:00 a.m. Sunday, February 8 - Sophomore Family Liturgy Wednesday, February 25 – Ash Wednesday Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 6 – Foreign Language Mass, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 22 – Ecology Club Liturgy, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21 – Ascension Thursday, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 28 – Senior Baccalaureate Mass, 7:00 p.m.
Paraliturgical Services Throughout the year the SHA community is invited to take part in various paraliturgical services such as Advent Wreath Prayer Services, All Soul’s Day Prayer Service, and Stations of the Cross. 2008-2009 Prayer Service Schedule Friday, October 10 – Walkathon Prayer Service Wednesday, November 26 – Christ the King Ceremony Tuesday, December 2 – Advent Prayer Service #1, 8:05 a.m. Monday, December 15 – Advent Prayer Service #2, 8:05 a.m. Friday, April 3 – Day of Sharing Prayer Service, 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 – Stations of the Cross, TBA
Reconciliation Services 2008-2009 Reconciliation Service Schedule Tuesday, March 10 - Reconciliation Service #1 Wednesday, March 18 – Reconciliation Service #2 Thursday, March 26 – Reconciliation Service #3
Retreats Class Retreats – Every year each student has the opportunity to attend a class retreat with their peers. Freshwomen spend a day at Daemen College, sophomores and juniors experience their retreat at Harvest House, and the seniors enjoy the campus of Stella Niagara. Each retreat is planned and led by the retreat team made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Optional Retreats - This year two optional retreats are being offered to the students. The first retreat will be held from Monday, November 10 through Tuesday, November 11 at Camp Pioneer. A one day Urban Plunge Retreat will take place on Monday, January 19, 2009. 2008-2009 Retreat Schedule Friday, October 24 – Freshwomen Retreat Monday, November 10 – Tuesday, November 11 – Optional Overnight Retreat at Camp Pioneer Wednesday, December 10 – Sophomore Retreat Monday, January 19 – One Day Urban Plunge Retreat Friday, February 6 – Junior Retreat Wednesday, May 20 – Senior Retreat
Sacraments We celebrate the Sacrament of the Eucharist through our liturgies and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to each student during Lent.
Footprints Christian Ministry The Gospel of Jesus Christ and the example of St. Francis call us to serve the needs of the community. The Footprints service and outreach program complements and enriches education at Sacred Heart Academy. It provides an opportunity for the participants to experience service, to reflect upon their experiences, and to understand the ministry of service in their own lives. Service Requirements
Students who complete 50 or more service hours in a school year will receive the St. Clare Award for Service. Students who complete 100 or more service hours in a school year will receive the St. Francis Award for Service. In addition, students who are exceptionally active in community service may be eligible for service scholarships such as the Burger Family Community Service Scholarship and the Carole Sue Kmidowski Memorial Service Scholarship. There are numerous organizations throughout Western New York that need help. Click on the link below for a listing of over 150 different organizations and agencies who could use volunteers. Service Placement Opportunities for 2008-2009 Also, please be attentive at your church or parish. There are many service opportunities that can be found through your church such as teaching religious education, working Vacation Bible School, and Parish Outreach. Printable Forms Click here for the Online Footprints Placement Approval Form
2008-2009 Important Footprints Dates Wednesday, October 22 – Mentor Session #1, 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3 – Mentor Session #2, 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4 – Mentor Session #3, 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 3 – 4th Annual Day of Sharing and Mentor Session #4 Wednesday, April 29 – Mentor Session # 5 (All footprints hours are due!), 8:00 a.m.
SHA Day of Sharing
The Fourth Annual Day of Sharing will be held on Friday, April 3. Click here to view some photos of last year's activities.
Service Club
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Liturgies
Each student is required to complete at least 20 service hours each year. No more than 5 of those hours may be done at a SHA event, such as Open House and the Phone-a-thon.
The Day of Sharing is a school-wide day of community service. All of the students, faculty, and staff as well as many parents, alum, and board members go out in small groups to serve at nearly 50 organizations and agencies in Western New York. Some of the sites we have served are St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Stella Niagara, Canine Helpers for the Handicapped, 
Heart and Soul Dining Room, and the Ronald McDonald House. 
This extracurricular club is open to all students and provides them with group service opportunities in our community. Some of the different opportunities offered are Habitat for Humanity, the WNY Down Syndrome Association Christmas Party, and the Easter Food Drive. Meetings are scheduled monthly and students should listen to announcements for upcoming meetings and events.