Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bahrain

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

On the occasion of his 71st birthday, the clergy, religious, and entire parish family of Sacred Heart Catholic Church extend our warmest and most joyful greetings to His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV.

We offer our profound gratitude to God for the gift of his life and his humble, compassionate shepherding of the universal Church.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus always be his source of strength, comfort, and divine peace, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary keep him under her maternal care.

Ad multos annos, Holy Father!

14/09/2026

Today, 14th September, with praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, our parish family warmly congratulates our Parish Administrator, Fr. Anthony Almazan on the 7th Anniversary of his Ordination.

Seven years ago, he said 'Yes' to Christ’s call, and today we are uniquely blessed by that commitment as he takes on the new role and responsibilities of leading our community.

We thank you, Father, for your spiritual fatherhood and courageous leadership. We pray the blessing of Isaiah 40:31 over you: 'But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.' May the Holy Spirit grant you clear discernment and joy as you guide both the administrative and spiritual life of our parish.

Please join us this evening at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bahrain and pray for his intentions as Fr. Anthony celebrates a Thanksgiving Mass at 6.30 pm.

14/09/2026

14 September | The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Salvation through the cross

The Cross, once a sign of suffering, has become the instrument of salvation, a source of grace, and a path to union with Christ through love and perseverance.

The Cross, once a sign of shame, is now the throne of Christ’s glory and the means of our redemption. As Scripture teaches, “as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up” (John 3:14), so that all who look upon Him with faith may have life. The Cross is not merely a memory but a living reality in the Church and in our daily lives. Through it, God transforms suffering into grace and calls each person to discover in difficulties a path toward Him.

The Lord allows the Cross in our lives as a sign of love and a means of purification. Trials, whether physical or spiritual, can draw us closer to God when accepted with faith. The example of the Israelites healed by looking at the bronze serpent (Numbers 21:9) reminds us that trust in God brings healing and life. In moments of hardship, we are invited to unite our sufferings with Christ’s, confident that His will leads us to peace and strength.

The fruit of the Cross is abundant. It brings union with Christ, deepens charity, and fills the soul with peace and joy. Saint Paul teaches that suffering united to Christ has lasting value (cf. Colossians 1:24).

When accepted with love, daily crosses become opportunities for growth and service. With the help of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we learn to carry them faithfully, knowing that in the Cross we find not loss, but the fullness of life.

12/09/2026

12 September | The Most Holy Name of Mary

The celebration began in Cuenca, Spain, where it was approved in 1513, and was later extended to the universal Church by Pope Innocent XI in 1684 in thanksgiving for the Christian victory at the Battle of Vienna. Although removed from the Roman calendar after the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council, the feast was restored by Pope John Paul II in 2002 as an optional memorial.

The name Mary, rooted in the ancient names Myriam and Maryam, has been given various spiritual meanings, including “Star of the Sea,” “Sea of Bitterness,” “Lady,” and “She Who Illuminates.” These titles reflect Mary’s role as a guide toward Christ, a mother who shared deeply in His suffering, and Queen who reflects His light to the world. Along with the Most Holy Name of Jesus, the Most Holy Name of Mary holds a special place in Catholic devotion, reminding the faithful to call upon her loving intercession for guidance, peace, protection, and strength in times of trial.

🙏🏿: Prayer to the Most Holy Name of Mary
(By St. Alphonsus Liguori)

O great Mother of God and my Mother Mary, it is true that I am unworthy to name thee; but thou, who lovest me and desirest my salvation, must award to me, notwithstanding my unworthiness, the grace of always invoking thy most holy and powerful name. For thy name is the succor of the living and the salvation of the dying.

Ah, most pure Mary, most sweet Mary, let thy name henceforth be the breath of my life. My Lady, delay not to help me when I call upon thee, for in all the temptations which assail me, and in all my necessities, I will never cease to call upon thee, repeating again and again: Mary, Mary!

Thus I hope to act during life, and thus I hope especially to do at the hour of my death, that I may go to praise eternally in heaven thy beloved name: "O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!"

Amen.

12/09/2026

A farewell tribute was held at Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium by the Konkani Catholic Community Bahrain to bid adieu to outgoing Parish Priest and Rector, Fr. Francis P Joseph.

10/09/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤:

On Monday, 14th September, our Parish Administrator, Fr. Anthony Almazan celebrates the Anniversary of his Ordination. A Thanksgiving Mass will be offered at the 6.30 pm. Please join us as we pray for his intentions.

We celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on Monday, 14th September.

The Tamil Community will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Valankanni on Thursday, 17th September at 7.00 pm. The regular 6.30 pm English mass will be at the Vicarial Shrine as usual. The 9-day Novena has already begun and is being held every evening.

The Inaugural Mass for Catechism Children will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bahrain at 8:45 am on Friday, 18th September. The usual English Obligation Mass at 8:45 am will be held at Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium.

The Commemoration of the of Sainthood of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod will be celebrated on Friday, 25th September. The Holy Procession will start at 12:00 pm followed by the Holy Mass at 12:30 pm in the Main Church. Our spiritual preparation begins with a 9-day Novena from 16th September to 24th September at 8:00 pm nightly at the Mother Church, leading up to the grand feast day on Friday, 25th September. We warmly invite young boys from the community to participate in the solemn feast day procession by dressing up as "Little San Lorenzo" or "Little San Pedro." Parents are requested to register their children in Father Anthony's office. The deadline for registration is on 24th September. Please ensure your children are ready for the procession, which starts at 11:30 am in front of the Sacred Heart Church outdoor stage, to be immediately followed by the Feast Mass. Come with your families to honor our national saints and celebrate our shared faith and heritage!

Couples for Christ - Servants of the Lord Ministry (CFC-SOLD) invites all married men whose wives are not in Bahrain, as well as single men aged 40 and above, to a Christian Life Program. The program runs every Friday from 11th September to 16th October at 1:30 pm in Rooms 12 and 13, St. Francis Center, Sacred Heart Church, Manama. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office and from any CFC Servants of the Lord member.

With great joy, we invite all our young people to begin preparing for one of the most inspiring gatherings of the Catholic Church—World Youth Day 2027, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, from 3rd to 8th August 2027. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to deepen your faith, meet young Catholics from every nation, pray with the Holy Father, and experience a life-changing pilgrimage. We now invite interested youth to register their names and for more details regarding registration, travel arrangements, preparation meetings, and costs, please contact the parish office. Cost Payment can be made in installments before the event.

Jesus Youth Bahrain invites all youth to the English Gathering on Friday, 18th September, at 6:00 pm in the St. Francis of Assisi Hall. All are welcome to join for a time of prayer and fellowship.

We are celebrating San Francesco 800: a musical journey of faith. It will be held on Saturday, 19th September at 7:30 pm at Awali Cathedral. You are cordially invited to experience the live performance by our Parishioners.

The Wedding Anniversary Mass for June to September celebrants will be held on Saturday, 26th September 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, 25th September.

The English Catechism Ministry announces the commencement of Registration for the new Catechetical year 2026 – 2027 on Friday, 11th September with Registration, payment and sale of books from 7:45 am to 11:30 am in Our Lady of Arabia Auditorium.

The English Catechism classes will begin on 18th September for Grades 4 to 12 and on 25th September for Grades 1 to 3.

𝐅𝐑. 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐌 𝐂𝐚𝐩.
𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐑

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