Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellingham, WA.

Sacred Heart Parish is a spirit-filled community of persons who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ through the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

As Parishioners of Sacred Heart we witness the presence of God in our community as a family, bound together by the Word and Eucharist. We journey together through worship, education, service, social activities and stewardship. We use our gifts and talents to reach out to others.

Regular Mass Schedule

*NOTE: There will be no weekday Masses at Sacred Heart from June 9th-19th. At the usual Mass times we will have Liturgy of the Hours. See the sidebar or the Sunday bulletin for the schedule.

Mass will be celebrated at Church of the Assumption during this time. The schedule is: Wednesday/6:00pm; Monday, Thursday and Friday/10:30am.

Fr. Qui-Thac's Weekly Reflection

Jesus had been teaching for a long time. St. Mark records at least six parables before Jesus took his disciples into the boat to go to the other side. That was the only way to get away from his ministry and rest. If Jesus had stayed, no doubt the crowd would not have let him rest. It was in the boat and on the sea that St. Mark tells us that Jesus was “asleep on a cushion.” Coming to Mass on Sunday is very much like getting away from the good and necessary work of the week. For at least six days that we were slaving away for the care of our family. Coming to Sacred Heart is the only way to get away and rest in the Lord. If we stay at home, no doubt the “crowd” of work would not let us rest.

However, it is precisely at these moments of rest and reflection that a number of troubles, which are external to us try to pry our minds and hearts and develop a storm within us: Lord, I am on the brink of losing my job; My daughter seems so distant from me; I am so lonely; I cannot stand to live or work with people who are so hostile to me; Why is it so difficult for me to be holy? I miss my spouse. These events and thoughts have the ability to incite radical emotions or rob us of our peace of mind and practically diminish our faith. Out of desperation, we may as well use the words of the disciples, Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” If and when these things take place, wake Jesus up. Ask Him to command the troubles of our heart, “Quiet! Be still!” Do not be afraid. You have faith in me; have faith in my ability to do all things.

Fr. Qui-Thac Nguyen