About Sacred Heart · Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Sacred Heart Parish in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has served the community for over 125 years, offering spiritual care, education, and outreach through its church and school. The parish emphasizes faith, service, and mission, welcoming all to join its family and participate in its ministries. It offers Mass in English and Spanish, sacraments, and a range of volunteer opportunities centered on community and worship.
- Established
- 1899
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Fr. Allen Kirchner
- Diocese
- Diocese of Cape Girardeau
Why belong here
Join a parish with a 125-year legacy of faith and service, where you can participate in ministries like Eucharistic Adoration, Faith Formation, and community picnics. The parish offers Spanish Mass, a welcoming environment, and a strong emphasis on spiritual growth and outreach to diverse communities.
Mass times at Sacred Heart
Weekly Mass schedule
About Us
Sacred Heart Parish of Poplar Bluff, Missouri has been serving the spiritual needs of its people for more than 125 years. Currently, our priest is Fr. Allen Kirchner. We at Sacred Heart believe in faith, service, and missions. We have a rich history of giving and serving. We welcome others to come join our faith family and get involved with the many different activities that we have here at Sacred Heart. If you have any questions about the Catholic faith, we will be more than happy to answer those questions and to share our Christian faith with you.
Ministries
- Building & Grounds
- Cemetery Committee
- Eucharistic Adoration
- Faith Formation/OCIA/PSR
- Knights of Columbus
- Music Ministry
- Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Parish Council
- Parish Finance Council
- Parish Life and Hospitality
- Parish Picnic
- Prayer and Worship Committee
Sacraments
Baptism: If you have been registered at our parish for three months or less, you are to attend Mass each weekend for three months, beginning that period by calling the parish office at 573-785-9635 to schedule a meeting with one of the priests. If you have been registered at our parish for longer than three months, you are to attend Mass each weekend for a month and a half beginning that period by calling the parish office to schedule a meeting with one of the priests. No date for Baptism should be set before your meeting with a priest. Special arrangements will be made for babies in danger of death. Marriage: Couples are to register with the parish and notify a priest six months before a desired wedding date. Other requirements include celebrating Mass each weekend and Holy Day of Obligation and successfully completing preparation work with the priest and with the diocese.