Sacred Heart (Diocese of Rockville Centre, North Merrick)
| Sacred Heart Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saints Peter and Paul |
| Type/Classification: | Territorial Parish |
| Non-Parochial: | No |
| Operated By: | Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet |
| Venerated Saints: | Companions of Saint Sebastian |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Rockville Centre |
| Deanery: | Nassau South Deanery |
| Address: | 720 Merrick Ave., North Merrick, New York 11566 |
| City: | North Merrick, NY |
| Subdivision: | New York |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Nassau County |
| Website: | Website |
| Founded: | 1950 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | sacredheart@dioceseofrockvillecentre.org |
| AI Confidence: | Not rated |
| Review Level: | 0/5 (unreviewed) |
Sacred Heart Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, located in North Merrick, New York. Dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul, the parish serves a suburban community in Nassau County.
Established in 1950, Sacred Heart Parish was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet. The current church building was dedicated on June 25, 1961.
The parish community seeks to emulate the values of compassion, justice, and service embodied by its patron saints.
History
Sacred Heart Parish was established in 1950 by the Diocese of Rockville Centre in response to growth in the North Merrick area.[1]
The first Mass was celebrated on August 13, 1950, at the parish's original location. The current church building was dedicated on June 25, 1961.
Special features
- Annual Summer Festival and community events
- Ministries inspired by the charism of Saint Jeanne Jugan, founder of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.
Architecture
The church features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.
External features
- A large statue of Saint Sebastian stands outside the church entrance
- The parish grounds include a playground for children
Interior features
- Stained glass windows depicting scenes from the lives of Saint Peter and Saint Paul
- A large crucifix above the main altar
Art and Devotional Features
Devotional elements focus on Saints Peter and Paul, reflecting their lives of service and prayer.
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External links
References
- ↑ "Parish Information: Sacred Heart - North Merrick". Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre. https://www.drvc.org/parishes/sacred-heart-north-merrick/.