St. Rita Parish Holds Solemnity of Sacred Heart Parade

St. Rita of Cascia parishioners celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a parade

On Friday, June 12, the faithful of St. Rita of Cascia Parish and St. Clare of Montefalco Chapel came together to celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the highlight of June in the Catholic liturgical calendar. The Solemnity commemorates our Lord's appearance to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673, during which He revealed His Heart as a symbol of His boundless love for humanity and called all people to respond with devotion and prayer. Pope Pius IX officially established the feast for the universal Church in 1856, and it is celebrated each year on the third Friday after Pentecost. The parish marked the occasion with a joyful procession, bringing the celebration of Christ's love out into the streets of the community. It was a beautiful witness to the faith that unites the St. Rita family across generations.