About Sacred Heart of Jesus · Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic parish in Cornwall, Pennsylvania, in the Diocese of Harrisburg. The parish traces its roots to 1886, when the first Sacred Heart of Jesus Church was built on the property; that structure was dismantled and relocated to the present site in 1914. On February 7, 2016, Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of the Diocese of Harrisburg dedicated a newly constructed worship space designed to echo the charm of the original building, while the historic stained glass windows, large wooden doors, and the cornerstones dated 1886 and 1914 were preserved and incorporated into the new church. Today the parish serves roughly 450 registered families (about 1,500 individuals) with daily and weekend Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, First Friday and First Saturday devotions, and a Religious Education program.
- Established
- 1886
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Rev. Rodrigo A. Arrazola
- Diocese
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
Why belong here
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers a daily-Mass schedule uncommon for a parish of its size, with weekday Mass Monday through Friday plus a robust weekend schedule, so working Catholics and school families can find a time that fits. The parish is deeply Eucharistic, with weekly Thursday Adoration, all-night First Friday Adoration, a First Saturday program of rosary, devotions, Benediction, Mass and confessions, and a daily sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM. With about 450 registered families, it's large enough to support a Religious Education program, organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the Council of Catholic Women, and parish social gatherings — while still feeling like a close-knit faith community in the Lebanon County countryside.
Mass times at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
- After First Saturday 8:00 AM Mass
- Or by appointment
Adoration times
- Thursday following the 8:00 AM Mass until 6:00 PM (approximately 8:30 AM – 6:00/6:30 PM)
- First Friday beginning at 7:00/8:00 PM until Midnight (all-night adoration)
Our Story & History
Sacred Heart of Jesus has been a Catholic presence on Cornwall Road since 1886, when the first church was built. That original structure was dismantled and moved to the current site in 1914, and the parish worshipped there for more than a century before outgrowing it. In 2016 the parish built a new church that intentionally echoes the design of the old one, preserving the 1886 and 1914 cornerstones, the stained glass windows, and the large wooden doors so the heritage of the parish is visible the moment one walks in.
- Original Sacred Heart of Jesus Church built 1886
- Original building dismantled and moved to the present site in 1914
- New church dedicated February 7, 2016 by Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of Harrisburg
- Original 1886 and 1914 cornerstones preserved inside the new church
- Original stained glass windows and main doors reused in the 2016 building
Parish Leadership & Staff
The parish is served by Rev. Rodrigo A. Arrazola, Pastor, in the Diocese of Harrisburg. The parish office handles day-to-day operations and Sacramental scheduling, and a separate Religious Education office coordinates faith formation for parish children.
- Pastor: Rev. Rodrigo A. Arrazola
- Religious Education Director: Becky Broderic
- Parish Office: 717-273-1574 / Fax: 717-273-9588
- Religious Education: 717-507-9621
- Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mass & Worship Schedule
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers a full daily Mass schedule along with weekend Masses, making it easy for working Catholics, retirees, and school families to find a time during the week. Saturday brings the Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM, followed by Sunday Masses at 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Weekday Masses are celebrated Monday at 12:00 PM and Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 AM. Holy Days follow a Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM and Holy Day Masses at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
- Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM
- Monday: 12:00 PM
- Tuesday–Friday: 8:00 AM
- Holy Day Vigil: 5:00 PM; Holy Day: 8:00 AM & 7:00 PM
First Saturday Devotions
The parish keeps a strong First Saturday devotion in the tradition of the Immaculate Heart. Each First Saturday begins with the Rosary and devotions at 7:00 AM, followed by Benediction at 7:45 AM and Mass at 8:00 AM, after which priests hear confessions.
- 7:00 AM — Rosary and Devotions
- 7:45 AM — Benediction
- 8:00 AM — Mass, followed by Confessions
Daily Devotions
Beyond the Mass and Adoration schedule, the parish gathers daily to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song, drawing the community together around the 3:00 PM hour — the hour of Our Lord's death.
- Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song — 3:00 PM, daily
Religious Education & Faith Formation
Sacred Heart of Jesus runs a parish-based Religious Education program for children who do not attend a Catholic school, with preparation for First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and ongoing faith formation. Becky Broderic serves as Religious Education Director. Families can reach the program directly through its dedicated line.
- Religious Education Director: Becky Broderic
- Religious Education office: 717-507-9621
- Faith formation for children preparing for sacraments
- Classroom and at-home learning options (per diocesan guidelines)
Parish Organizations & Community Life
Like most parishes in the Diocese of Harrisburg, Sacred Heart is supported by lay organizations that bring parishioners together for service, fellowship, and parish fundraising. The parish campus includes a Social Hall that hosts these and other gatherings.
- Knights of Columbus
- Council of Catholic Women
- Parish Social Hall available for gatherings
- Online giving via OSV Hub
Visiting Sacred Heart
The parish is located at 2596 Cornwall Road (street address; the USPS mailing address is P.O. Box 136, Cornwall, PA 17016). Parishioners and visitors will find on-site parking, restrooms, and the Social Hall. The 2016 rebuild made the church more fully accessible, with a ground-level entrance and a ramp leading up to the altar for older or mobility-limited parishioners.
- Street address: 2596 Cornwall Road, Lebanon, PA 17042
- Mailing address: P.O. Box 136, Cornwall, PA 17016
- Phone: 717-273-1574
- Email: [email protected]
- Ground-level entrance and altar ramp for accessibility
- On-site parking, restrooms, and Social Hall