Welcome to our parish! We feel blessed that you have taken the time to worship with us and be a part of our faith community. Please let us know if we can assist you with any questions. If you are passing through, we wish you safe travels and blessings on your journey. If you are looking for a place to call home, we hope that you have found a place with us. You can call Mary at the Parish Office to register with our Parish. Call: 417-326-5596
Sacred Heart Parish is a Catholic Faith Community of Polk County called to the Body of Christ under the patronage of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are part of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese located in Bolivar, Missouri. Together we are called to be….
“One Church; East to West: Loving Jesus, Serving Jesus, Sharing Jesus”
Reverend Scott Sunnenberg is our current pastor presiding over Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Saint Catherine of Sienna Mission Church in Humansville, MO. We have been blessed to have him a part of our parish since July, 2018. He also serves as the Vocation Director for the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese. In 2021, he was also was chosen to preside as Dean of Deanery 3. On June 24th, 2022, he celebrated his 20th Ordination Anniversary.
PASTOR: VERY REV. FR. SCOTT SUNNENBERG
Rectory – 417-326-8764
Office – 417-326-5596
Deacon Jim was ordained by Bishop Edward Rice to the Sacred Order of Deacon on May 26, 2018 at St. Mary Cathedral, Cape Girardeau. Deacon Jim Farrar and his wife Ann have been apart of our Parish since 2021. Deacon Jim is teaching our Adult Formation classes and has office hours on Wednesdays.
PERMANENT DEACON: REV. MR JAMES FARRAR
Office-417-326-5596 (In Office on Wednesdays)
OFFICE MANAGER: Mary Rowley
Office – 417-326-5596
PARISH COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Ryan Skopec
MUSIC COORDINATOR: Carol Divin
CATECHETICAL LEADER: Darlene Arendt
LITURGY COORDINATOR: Ben Divin
PCCW PRESIDENTS: Dana Landwher
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #8931: Ryan Skopec
ST. WENECESLAUS CEMETERY: Jim Otradovec & Jane Otradovec
If you are seeking answers, lost and trying to find your way, needing to reconcile with God, or just curious about the Catholic faith, join us for Mass. Today is the right day! Take that step of faith. You will always be welcome at Mass! We are also glad to answer any questions and to provide resources for your seeking.
Call the Parish Office: 417-326-5596
Sacred Heart Catholic Church is located in Bolivar, MO. We are part of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau Diocese-Deanery 3. Our Church was established in 1946 and originally located at 521 N Main St. In 1958, we built our second church (now our Parish Offices). Our third and current Church was completed in 2014. Our Catholic parish family welcomes all to share in Christ and the call to everlasting life through faith, prayer and fellowship.
A deanery is a term to describe the region to which a Parish belongs to as part of the diocese. Sacred Heart and St. Catherine’s have been made a part of Deanery 3 in the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau.
Bolivar, Sacred Heart Parish — The Very Rev. Scott Sunnenberg, Pastor
Buffalo, St. William Parish — Rev. Simon Enudu, Pastor
Conway, Sacred Heart Parish — Rev. Simon Enudu, Pastor
El Dorado Springs, St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish — Rev. Tuan Van Nguyen, CRM, Pastor
Humansville, St. Catherine of Siena Mission Church — The Very Rev. Scott Sunnenberg, Pastor
Lebanon, St. Francis de Sales Parish — Rev. Jose Kumblunkal, CMI, Pastor
Marshfield, Holy Trinity Parish — Rev. Francis Theetla, Pastor
Stockton, St. Peter the Apostle Mission Church — Rev. Tuan Van Nguyen, CRM, Pastor
Discover more deaneries and parishes in our Diocese here: https://dioscg.org/find-a-diocesan-parish-by-region-copy/