Sacred Heart, Cairo / Our Lady of Knock, East Durham

Sacred Heart, Cairo / Our Lady of Knock, East Durham Sacred Heart Parish (Cairo, NY)
Mass: Sunday 11:00am
& Our Lady of Knock Shrine (East Durham, NY)
Mass: Saturday 4:00pm
Fr. Jay Atherton, Pastor,
Fr.

Pat Rice, Parochial Vicar Faith Formation Email: [email protected]

Sacred Heart Church / Our Lady of Knock YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCTdE-NcnATWiSfH7JbIFukw

Fr. Jay's YouTube Channel:
https://youtube.com/channel/UC0nK1sHTDMeJZDukqKd3_Lw

Members of the Greene County Legislature presented Fr. Jay with a commendation to thank him for his years of service to ...
06/14/2026

Members of the Greene County Legislature presented Fr. Jay with a commendation to thank him for his years of service to the people throughout the County. Many thanks to all who prepared the food for our after Mass social today to honor Fr. Jay. He will be greatly missed by our community. Fr. Russell Bergman had been named the next Pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Our Lady of Knock Shrine and St. John the Baptist Church.

06/12/2026

Today, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our network will join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart tomorrow at Sacred Heart in Palenville.

Tomorrow, June 12:
5:30pm Holy Hour - Reconciliation & Adoration
6:30pm Mass & Prayer of Consecration
Followed by a potluck supper.

Today - watch at 4pm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1WyC4TSeoo

Happy Feast Day! We celebrate with great Solemnity today and join with Bishops, priests, and parish communities around ...
06/12/2026

Happy Feast Day! We celebrate with great Solemnity today and join with Bishops, priests, and parish communities around the country to consecrate our nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

06/09/2026

Bishop Mark O'Connell is pleased to announce the following pastoral assignments.

06/07/2026

✝️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π€ππˆπŒπ€ π‚π‡π‘πˆπ’π“πˆ: 𝐀 ππ‘π€π˜π„π‘ πŽπ… π”ππˆπŽπ π–πˆπ“π‡ π‚π‡π‘πˆπ’π“

The Anima Christi is one of the most beautiful and beloved traditional Catholic prayers. It is a prayer of deep intimacy with Jesus Christ, especially centered on His Passion and the grace of the Holy Eucharist. For centuries, the faithful have used it as a prayer of preparation after Holy Communion and a personal devotion to remain united with Christ.

✝️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘π€π˜π„π‘ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π’πŽπ”π‹ π“πŽ π‚π‡π‘πˆπ’π“

The Anima Christi begins with a simple but profound desire: the soul turning completely toward Jesus. It expresses the longing to belong fully to Christ, not partially, but entirely.

It is a prayer that says: β€’ take my soul
β€’ take my body
β€’ take my heart
β€’ and unite me to Yourself

It is a prayer of total surrender.

✝️ π”ππˆπŽπ π–πˆπ“π‡ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π„π”π‚π‡π€π‘πˆπ’π“πˆπ‚ π‚π‡π‘πˆπ’π“

The prayer is deeply Eucharistic in nature. It flows naturally from Holy Communion, where Christ enters the soul in a real and intimate way.

In the Anima Christi, the believer asks: β€’ sanctification through Christ’s Body
β€’ protection through His Blood
β€’ cleansing through His Passion
β€’ and perseverance through His grace

It is the soul remaining in dialogue with the One received in the Eucharist.

✝️ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ‘π€π˜π„π‘ πŽπ… 𝐓𝐇𝐄 ππ€π’π’πˆπŽπ

The Anima Christi also keeps the believer close to the suffering Christ. It reflects on His wounds, His Cross, and His sacrifice as the source of salvation.

The soul seeks: β€’ to hide in the wounds of Christ
β€’ to be protected from evil
β€’ and to be strengthened in trials

It is a prayer that draws strength from the suffering love of Jesus.

✝️ 𝐀 ππ‘π€π˜π„π‘ πŽπ… 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄

Beyond Communion and contemplation, the Anima Christi is also a prayer for final salvation. It asks Christ to call the soul at the end of life into eternal glory.

It expresses the hope that: β€’ life remains united to Christ
β€’ death is met with His mercy
β€’ and eternity is lived in His presence

It is a prayer of endurance in faith until the end.

✝️ 𝐈𝐍 π’π”πŒπŒπ€π‘π˜

The Anima Christi is a prayer that leads the soul into deep communion with Jesus: β€’ union with His Body and Blood
β€’ participation in His Passion
β€’ protection in life and death
β€’ and longing for eternal life with Him

It is not just a prayer to be said, but a prayer to be lived in continual friendship with Christ.

Ignatius Catholicum ✍️✝️

The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a Catholic celebr...
06/07/2026

The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a Catholic celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharistβ€”and thus a sacred reminder that, in every Mass, Jesus’ one sacrifice of Calvary is sacramentally made present and offered anew for β€œthe forgiveness of the sins we daily commit” (CCC 1366).

The Church celebrates Corpus Christi to profess and adore our Eucharistic Lord. Jesus is truly present body, blood, soul, and divinity in the Eucharist. At every Mass we partake of the Lamb of God, the New Covenant Passover sacrifice. Not only that, this feast highlights the sacramental and sacrificial reality of Christ’s presence. Additionally, it affirms the Church’s teaching on transubstantiation, and invites the faithful into deeper Eucharistic devotion.

Thank you Father Desmond for bringing the faith alive in our community.

06/02/2026

Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic? Are you curious about the teachings of the Church? Have you been baptized but never received First Communion or Confirmation?

We invite you to join us for an introductory OCIA meeting!
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a welcoming process for adults who are exploring the Catholic faith, preparing for the Sacraments, or simply seeking to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ.

πŸ“… Date: June 2, 2026
πŸ•’ Time: 6:00pm
πŸ“ Location: Sacred Heart Church Annex, 35 Church St., Cairo

There is no pressure and no commitment requiredβ€”just come with your questions and an open heart.

All are welcome.

05/24/2026

The Holy Spirit does not come empty-handed. He brings gifts that strengthen, enlighten and transform the Christian life. πŸ•ŠοΈ

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are not abstract ideas, but graces that help us become more docile to God’s will and more faithful witnesses of the Gospel.

The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit:

1️⃣ Wisdom
Helps us see life through God’s eyes and value what leads us to Him.

2️⃣ Understanding
Helps us grasp the truths of the faith more deeply and allow God’s Word to enter our hearts.

3️⃣ Counsel
Guides us in our choices and helps us distinguish good from evil, especially in difficult moments.

4️⃣ Fortitude
Gives us courage, perseverance and strength to remain faithful in trials.

5️⃣ Knowledge
Helps us recognize God’s presence in creation, in our lives and in His plan for us.

6️⃣ Piety
Opens our hearts to love God as Father and to live with charity toward others.

7️⃣ Fear of the Lord
Is not terror, but reverence, trust and the desire not to turn away from God.

When we open our hearts to these gifts, the Holy Spirit renews us from within and helps us live as true disciples of Christ.

Come, Holy Spirit.
Fill our hearts and guide us on the path to Heaven. πŸ™

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​c/o 66 William Street
Catskill, NY
12414

Opening Hours

Saturday 4pm - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 12pm

Telephone

+15189433150

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