Raising the Roof!
“…I have built a house for thy dwelling, to be thy most firm throne for ever.”
— 1 Kings 8:13
What an exciting sight at Sacred Heart! The roof is going up on our new church building!
With each new beam and truss raised into place, the vision we have been watching take shape is beginning to look more and more like a church. What began with plans on paper, followed by groundbreaking, foundations, walls, and countless hours of work, has now reached one of the most visible and exciting milestones of the entire project: we are raising the roof!
There is something especially fitting about seeing a church rise toward heaven. Sacred Scripture is filled with the desire of God’s people to prepare a worthy dwelling place for the Lord. When Solomon completed the Temple in Jerusalem, he proclaimed: “… I have built a house for thy dwelling, to be thy most firm throne for ever.” (1 Kings 8:13)
Of course, no building can contain the God who made all of heaven and earth. But throughout the centuries, Christians have offered God the very best they could build—not because He needs a house from us, but because we desire to give Him one: a place set apart for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, for the presence of Christ in the Most Blessed Sacrament, and for generations of the faithful to gather in prayer.
That is what is rising before our eyes at Sacred Heart.
Before long, these beams will shelter an Altar and Tabernacle. Beneath this roof, children will be baptized, couples will exchange their wedding vows, the faithful will approach the Altar to receive Our Lord, truly Present in the Eucharist, and generations yet unborn will kneel in prayer. What we are building today will become part of the spiritual home of our parish for years to come.
We give thanks to God for bringing us to this wonderful milestone, and we are deeply grateful to our parishioners, benefactors, contractors, craftsmen, and everyone whose prayers and generosity are making it possible.
The walls are standing. The roof is rising. And our new church is becoming a reality!
Deo gratias!
A note of Gratitude to our Neighbors
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is grateful to be a part of the thriving community of Elk Rapids and the surrounding area. We are so appreciative for everyone’s patience with our construction noise and occasional road blocks from construction equipment and trucks. Thank you for being such great neighbors to us. Elk Rapids continues to love Sacred Heart and it is our privilege to share that love back to our community! We love you, Elk Rapids!
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Upcoming Events
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Sacramental Prep Registration
Registration is open to children of parishioners at Christ the King or Sacred Heart who are baptized and will be at least 7 years old at the time of receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation, First Communion, and First Reconciliation. **Readiness of the children to receive the Sacraments will be at the discretion of the child’s parents and assessed by Father Jarvis. ** Click the button below to register.
Fr. Jarvis will teach classes. The tentative schedule is:
Tentative Schedule:
Sundays from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
- October 25, 2026
- November 8, 2026
- November 22, 2026
- December 6, 2026
- December 20, 2026
- January 3, 2027
- January 24, 2027
- February 28, 2027
- March 7, 2027
- April 11, 2027
Date of First Communion and Confirmation will be announced ASAP. This is coordinated with the Diocese of Gaylord (sometime in April/May 2027)
First Reconciliation will be at CTK. Date TBD.
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