About Sacred Heart · Pahoa, Hawaii
Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa, Hawaii, is a Roman Catholic parish dedicated to fostering a community of faith through liturgical worship, faith formation, stewardship, and outreach ministries. The parish serves the local community with a mission rooted in discipleship, peace, and justice, welcoming all who seek to grow in their relationship with God. It offers regular Masses, sacraments, and opportunities for spiritual growth, including Bible study and personalized pastoral care.
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Diocese
- Diocese of Honolulu
Why belong here
Join a community that supports you on your faith journey through communal worship, faith sharing, and outreach ministries. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth, sacramental life, or simply a welcoming place to belong, Sacred Heart Parish offers pastoral care, Bible study, and opportunities to serve others with love and compassion.
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- By appointment
- 45 minutes before Holy Mass
Adoration times
- First Friday: 4:00 PM (Holy Hour)
Mission Statement
We, the people of Sacred Heart Parish in Pahoa Hawaii, strive to be a community of faith. We believe we are called by God to be disciples of Jesus Christ and to be good stewards within the Church and our local communities. We are called to praise and reverence God, to support one another on our journey of faith, to work for the salvation of our souls, and to labor for peace and justice. By the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we do this by communal liturgical worship, faith sharing, ongoing faith formation, stewardship, outreach ministries, and by selflessly giving of our time, talent and treasure.
Sacraments
Sacred Heart Parish offers all seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church, including Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Marriage, Penance, and Anointing of the Sick. Sacraments of Initiation are celebrated in their original order, with Baptism for infants and young children (up to age 6) during Sunday Mass. Marriage preparation requires a minimum six-month period including catechesis, interviews, retreats, and pre-marital assessments.
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
- Marriage
- Penance (Reconciliation)
- Anointing of the Sick
Ministries & Services
The parish offers Evening Bible Study, personalized pastoral care, and outreach ministries. Deacon Jerome Bettencourt and Jim Manion provide Bible study support. The parish also provides sacramental preparation and pastoral care for those seeking reconciliation or healing.
- Evening Bible Study
- Personalized Pastoral Care
- Outreach Ministries
- Sacramental Preparation