Welcome to Our Parish

My name is Fr. Zarse and I am the pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The two most important days in my life were 26 years apart. The first was my baptism, which occurred on the feast of the Holy Innocents, December 28th, 1986. The second was my ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, which occurred on May 24th, 2014. The first of these events sealed my identity as a son of the Father. The second of these events sealed my vocation and mission.

The Holy Spirit has placed on my heart a mission for our parish in this time to put all hearts on a collision course with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He has provided clarity on how we are to measure such collisions with our five foundation stones. These foundation stones are the most important work in our parish. They are the foundation upon which everything is built. We take them so seriously that we are measuring each of them on a quarterly basis. The five foundation stones are eucharistic encounters, rosary, fasting, Scripture, and confession.

Here at Sacred Heart our niche is the war on mediocrity. And we chose that because of the etymology of the word mediocrity (mediocris: meaning midway point up the rock face). Here at Sacred Heart we believe that Jesus meant what he said when he named that he came that we might have life and have it more abundantly (Jn. 10:10 NAB). We see this as a call to scale the rock face, rather than settling for the midway point. We do not want the midway point, we want to journey to the summit. We want the fullness of life. We want a collision with the sacred heart of Jesus. Friends, we will see you at the summit.

Welcome to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish & School

Do you hear Him? Jesus is calling—and He’s calling us to more. More than comfort, more than complacency, more than simply going through the motions. That’s why our mission here at Sacred Heart of Jesus is clear and urgent: to put all hearts on a collision course with the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

We believe every soul is meant for an encounter—an encounter that transforms, heals, and sets hearts on fire. But to get there, we have to leave mediocrity behind. The word mediocrity comes from the Latin mediocris, meaning “halfway up the rockface.” But Jesus doesn’t call us to stay halfway. He invites us to the summit—to excellence, to holiness, to Himself. In a world that often embraces spiritual mediocrity, we are waging war on it. We are striving toward the heights, because that’s where we encounter Him.

That pursuit defines our culture and fuels how we live and lead. Our core values aren’t just ideals—they are the heartbeat of our mission.

Unapologetically Catholic
We live a virtuous life rooted in faith, grounded in our five foundation stones: Eucharistic Encounters, Reconciliation, Scripture, Fasting, and the Rosary. We strive to be authentic witnesses to the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith.

Grit
We aim for excellence—not for ourselves, but for God. We are driven, hard-working, and willing to make the tough calls, even when it’s unpopular. We persevere because He is worth it.

Joyful Servants
We believe joy is a witness. With open hands and open hearts, we serve—humbly, generously, and as a team. We create a culture that is helpful, inviting, positive, and balanced, because the world is watching and we want them to see Jesus in us.

Just like the early Church, we’re building a vibrant, welcoming community—rooted in prayer, united in purpose, and alive with the joy of sharing Jesus with others. Here, you’ll find a place to grow in your faith, to be truly known and loved, and to discover the unique way God is calling you to live out His mission.

If your heart is searching for something deeper—if you're longing for more—know that you're not alone. There’s a place for you here. Come join us, and let’s pursue Him together, all the way to the summit.

In Christ,
Fr. Zarse