Sacred Heart Church, Sidney NY

09/06/2026

Please let everyone know that I arrived home safely and all is well here, especially my Dad. Thanks,
Best regards,
Fr. Ben

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

He’s Back! Fr. Peter is back at Sacred Heart filling in for Fr. Ben who is on a much deserved vacation.
Stop in and say hello. He is very happy to be here.

Mass Schedule:

4:00 Sat
10:30 Sun

Daily: 9:00

Confessions by Appointment

09/06/2026

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time-Be Thy Neighbor’s Keeper
We thank Almighty God for the safe arrival of Fr. Peter Anglaaere and for bringing Fr. Ben safely home to Ghana. May the Lord bless and protect them and all of us, deepen our faith and hope, and strengthen our trust in His unfailing love.
This Sunday’s readings remind us of our sacred responsibility to be our neighbor’s keeper, helping one another through encouragement, correction, and loving support on the path of salvation.
In the first reading, God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman for His people Israel, entrusting him with calling sinners to repentance. We, too, share responsibility for the spiritual well-being of one another and are called to lead others toward God with truth, charity and loving concern.
In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that fraternal correction must be rooted in charity, humility, and reconciliation. He calls us not to judge or condemn, but to help one another remain faithful to God. Humility enables us to accept correction with openness, while charity moves us to correct others with kindness, respect, and compassion. We must avoid speaking in anger or using hash words, always seeking to heal, restore, and build up our brothers and sisters in Christ rather than tear them down.
The Psalmist urges us: “If today, you hear His voice, harden not your hearts.” We all stand in need of repentance and God’s mercy. In the second reading, St. Paul reminds us that the only debt we owe one another is love. True love seeks the good of others, strengthens the community of faith, and draws us closer to God.
Let us ask the Lord to perfect us in love and strengthen us to care for one another with wisdom, courage, and compassion. May Christ, who promises to be present wherever two or three are gathered in His name, unite us in faith, fill us with His truth and mercy, and lead us ever closer to Him. Amen.
Fr. Dr. Ben Ampong.

09/05/2026

Golden Age Party
Sept 13, 2026 ~ Mass at 2:00 PM
Followed by a reception in the Parish Center
Please RSVP to Monica Gatto ~ 607-563-8227
The Golden Age Party will be held for parishioners 75 years of age and up after the Anointing of the Sick Mass.

09/05/2026

🎉 DON’T MISS OUT — TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! 🎉
Looking for a fun night out while supporting a great cause? Come join us for an evening of good food, great company, music, and dancing — all while helping benefit TWO local churches! ❤️
💃🕺 Good Food • Music • Dancing • Great Company
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🎁 Gift Basket Raffles
❤️ Supporting Two Local Churches
We still have some tickets available, but they won’t last forever!
👉 Get your tickets before they’re gone!
Contact Bill Babbage (607-386-5880) to reserve yours.
💵 Cash
📝 Check
💳 PayPal
📱 Venmo
Grab your friends, come out for a great evening, and help support two wonderful local churches!
🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY — we’d love to see you there!

09/05/2026

Community Food Bank
This week is our monthly collection for our local food bank. Donations of canned and boxed food items, as well as boxed cereal are always appreciated. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

09/02/2026

Sunday Sept. 6, 2026 - Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time