Becoming Catholic: 

The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is the process by which a person becomes a member of the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. It is also for those who want to learn more about the Catholic faith.

Contact Information:
​Call the parish office: 574-267-5842

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC)
Those involved with this ministry assist with the distribution of the Sacramental Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and with delivery of the Eucharist to shut-ins. There is some training, and attendance at an annual retreat is required.

Contact Information:
Michelle Frazzetta: [email protected]


Liturgical Ministry Monthly Schedule
Click HERE for the June 2025 Liturgical Ministry Schedule.

Servers: Click HERE for the July 2025 weekend Availability Form.



Lectors/Proclaimers of the Word
Being a Proclaimer is a gift that gives back through the joy of sharing the Word of God with your fellow parishioners. Proclaimers of the Word are scheduled once or twice a month. They should attend Diocesan classes for instruction to learn how to 'tell the story'using proper speaking attributes including voice tones, pauses, et cetera, and participate yearly in a time of renewal. Each person in this ministry is furnished with a yearly workbook to assist in their preparation of the readings of the day.

Contact Information:
Michelle Frazzetta: [email protected]

Religious Education K - 6

A Family of Faith helps to develop strong Catholic families. With this program, children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life given by their parents. Studies tell us that parental involvement in the faith-life of their child is by far the most important element in ensuring that a child develops into a practicing Christian. 

Sacred Heart Religious Education Registration - English
Sacred Heart Religious Education Registration - Spanish

Contact Information:
Addi Krebs: [email protected]
 

Baptism

The Sacraments are a crucial part of our Catholic faith. To get connected for Baptism, please call the parish office: 574-267-5842

Contact Information:
​Parish office

Confirmation
The Sacraments are a crucial part of our Catholic faith. To get connected for Confirmation, please email Noemi Bautista.
Sacramental Fees
Click HERE for the 2024-2025 Confirmation Class schedule.

Contact Information:
Noemi Bautista: [email protected]

 

Marriage Prep

If you are engaged, please email Fr. Jonathan Norton in order to begin marriage preparation.

Contact Information:
Fr. Jonathan Norton: [email protected]
 

Bring up the Gifts

Click here for more information.
Click here to sign up!
 

Prayer Chain

The Prayer Chain was started in 1997 by Sister Ann Kihslinger. The Prayer Chain Ministry is for the purpose of praying for anyone's needs. Our prayers are valuable. Our Lady tells us that prayer can even stop war! If prayers are received early in the week, they will be in the bulletin the following weekend. If they are received later in the week, they will not be in the bulletin until the following weekend. Some of the situations are over before they get in the bulletin. It is only a phone calling tree.

Father, we come to you through your Son, Jesus, in the power of the Holy Spirit. We place before you all of the requests given to the prayer ministry of our parish family. We have complete trust and confidence that you have heard our prayer. Thank you, Lord. Amen.

Contact Information:
Carole Jaroch : [email protected]

 

Traveling Vocations Cross

Sign up to take home the traveling vocation cross for a week! Say prayers for more vocations, especially for priests and religious, and bring the cross back the following week. Click here for retreat content to guide your prayer during this time! Click HERE for Instructions for bringing up the gifts.

Adult Faith Formation

This ministry provides opportunities for Adult Education and Faith Formation, as well as to provide small Christian community formation. Adult Faith Formation meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:15pm.

Contact Information:
Ida List: [email protected]

Adult Choir
The adult choir practices on Thursday evening at 6:30pm. In addition to Sunday Masses, they also provide a leadership role during special liturgical times of the year such as Holy Week and Christmas, Parish Renewals, et cetera.

Contact Information:
Evan LaMar: [email protected]

Bible Study 
Everyone is welcome as we study the upcoming Sunday readings. Meet in the Living Well Center on Wednesdays at 9:30-11:00am.

Contact Information:
Dale Rice: 574-377-9301

Prayer Packages for College Kids/Military Personnel
This is an outreach program for our young adults who are away from home, letting them know that their parish is still thinking of them and praying for them.

Contact Information:
Stephanie Wainscott: [email protected]


Friends of Jesus
Parishioners with special needs are an important part of our parish family. Sacred Heart offers a religion-based program for these adult parishioners through the Friends of Jesus program. Guided by parish volunteers, the group meets twice a month on Mondays from 6:30-7:30pm, September - May. Classes include prayer, scripture, Catholic doctrine, projects and fellowship. New members are always welcome.

Contact Information:
Carol Kloser: 574-267-2626


Funeral Meals
Funeral dinners are provided at the family's request. Volunteers are called to supply a side dish, salad, or dessert. The core team makes all the arrangements for the meal. Food items are usually delivered to the kitchen by 10:00am the day of the funeral. Set-up and clean-up volunteers may need to handle the banquet tables and chairs from or to storage area.

Contact Information:
Sue Sherman: [email protected]


Greeter/Usher
Some of the duties include welcoming everyone, helping people find a seat in church, handing out bulletins, and helping to make sure the Mass runs smoothly. There is some training, and greeters are scheduled monthly as available.
To view the Phillips HeartStart Onsite AED Demo video, click HERE.

Contact Information:
Michelle Frazzetta: [email protected]



Healing Blankets
Volunteers on this committee make small blankets to be given to anyone who is suffering from serious illness, a death in the family, or other major problem in their life. Enclosed with the blanket is a note promising our prayers as a parish family. The blanket represents the thoughts and prayers that we share with them during their time of need.

Contact Information:
Sue Sherman: [email protected]


Isaiah 42 Ministry (Jail Ministry)
Visit men and women at the county jail. Serve as liaison with parish priest for any special spiritual needs. Isaiah 42 Ministry sponsors the Pen Pal program and Angel Tree Program of Prison Fellowship.

Contact Information:
Jody Burns: [email protected]


Music Ministry
Calling all musicians in the parish! We are looking for more volunteers who would be interested in sharing their talents with the church, from singers to guitarists or pianists. We have several events outside of the Mass including EXALT, Women's Adoration, and Praise Nights.

Contact Information:
Evan LaMar: [email protected]


Our Father's Pantry and Our Father's Closet 
Located at 2212 E. Winona Avenue, Warsaw, Our Father’s Pantry was started by Sacred Heart Church to fill the gap created when Roz Morgan retired and closed her local food pantry.  Our Father’s Closet was opened next door at 2214 E. Winona Avenue as an upscale resale clothing store, with all sale proceeds financially supporting the mission of the Pantry.  Both entities operate under the Sacred Heart Conference of the Fort Wayne Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Inc.  Donations of food, clothing, diapers, and toiletries can be dropped off at the stores or placed into the box in the Gathering Space at Church.  Volunteers are always welcome. 
 
Contact information:
Pantry-Cheryl Zale (574) 453-6970                                                           Conference President-Martin Pfister (574) 269-7984
Closet-Barb Hardin                                                                                      Conference Treasurer-Jo Paczkowski (574) 527-8464


Women of Grace

The Sacred Heart Women of Grace (formerly known as the Rosary Altar Society) take care of the needs of our priests, including server robes/linens, candles in the chapel, and altar linens. They lead a rosary two times a year for the deceased members of our parish. They also collaborate with other ministries for events, and host fellowship events every other month for the women of the parish. Every woman in the parish is automatically a member and invited and encouraged to join us. The annual dues is $5 to help cover some of our priests' needs and event costs. You can pay with your envelope in the January packet of collection envelopes, via OSV, or via Venmo.

Contact Information:
Cheryl Lacheta: [email protected]
 

Knights of Columbus

Ministry for Men 

Chaplain's List - helping men grow in holiness

Letter from Bishop Rhoades

Application
 

Haiti Ministry

Our sister (twinning) parish is St. Nicolas Catholic Church in Kenscoff, Haiti. The parish includes three outlying chapels and the John Paul II school.  Sacred Heart has been twinning with St. Nicolas since 1987. St. Nicolas Parish including the chapels serves approximately 1,600 families. John Paul II Catholic School includes primary students (K-6) 300-400 students and secondary (7-12) 400-600 students.

OUR MISSION:

To be in solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters at our sister parish St. Nicolas Catholic Church, outlying chapels and the John Paul II Catholic School.

WHAT WE DO

• Ongoing Regular Support

  • Church, rectory and school operating expenses

  • Prayer support and solidarity

  • School lunch program for secondary school students

  • St. Nicolas feast day (Dec. 6) celebration support

 

Community Meal

The Sacred Heart Community Meal is on the third Tuesday of the month (except for February and July). The purpose of this ministry is to foster a sense of community within the parish by welcoming parishioners, as well as those who may just be traveling past our campus grounds.

Contact Information:
Jeanine DeGeeter : [email protected]
 

Youth Ministry - High School

Whether you are a high schooler in search of community and hungering for a depth of the faith or a teen who has never stepped foot into a Catholic church, this is where you belong. Contact Addi to get involved.

Contact Information:
Addi Krebs: [email protected]
260-209-4901

 

Young Adults
Sacred Heart Young Adults is a group who strives to learn about the Catholic faith, grow in community with each other and our relationship with Christ. If you are looking for a community that encourages your faith journey, come to one of our events! We look forward to welcoming you.

Contact Information:
Abby Kopecky: [email protected]

 

Soup Kitchen

We partner with the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw to reach out to the hungry in our community by providing food for and serving at the Community Kitchen in Warsaw.

Contact Information:
JC Aguilar: [email protected]

Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee's objective is to reach out to new parishioners in welcoming them into our parish family.  This is accomplished by providing each new parishioner or family with a packet of information about Sacred Heart Parish and a phone call to personally welcome them. Our committee meets 1-2 times per year to assemble the packets and each member signs up for 2-3 specific months to make phone calls. By reaching out to new parishioners, we hope to aid them in adjusting to their new church community, in answering questions they might have, and by encouraging them to participate in the various organizations, groups, and activities that the parish offers.

Contact Information:
Doris Everson: [email protected]


Young at Heart
Young at Heart is for those parishioners who are 55 and older. They have various activities throughout the year.