Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Secular Branch

The Secular Branch of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary is an association of Christ’s faithful, a group of laity who share and are committed in the same charism ( way of life) and spirituality of the congregation as the professed brothers and sisters. They are an extension of the congregation and had the approval of the Holy See.


Fr Michael Barry is our Founder, Spiritual Director and Mentor of the Secular Branch here in the West Coast Mission. The mission of the Sacred Hearts Secular Branch is to promote the love in the heart of Jesus as modeled by Mary. The Charism of the Congregation is the consecration to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. From this consecration, our mission has its origin to contemplate, live, and proclaim the love in the heart of Jesus as living in Mary.



How to become a member

To become a member of the Secular Branch one must be Catholic in good standing and undergo a formation process. 

The Secular Branch member should be well informed of the Charism of the Sacred Hearts Congregation and be missioned by it. Study and education in the formation process must be successfully completed typically in 2 years. Aside from being a practicing Catholic, one should be motivated to spend at least an hour in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament on a weekly if not daily basis. The member should pray and use the Secular Branch Prayer Book provided in the morning and at night.

Then after that process is concluded with the approval of the major superior of the nearest community the person is invited to make a formal commitment. The Secular Branch member do not make profession or vows but is committed to the same Charism as the professed member.

We invite you to come and see us at our Formation meeting on Every First Saturday of the month after the 8 am mass at the DeLuney Hall. As members or candidates, you will have the opportunity to belong to a community of lay people who are spiritually active and passionate in prayer. Our members are spiritually gifted . We share our gifts to nourish, help, support, and strengthen each other grow. We comfort each other in difficult situations through prayers. We share our joys in the different activities we do.



Ministries Involved

1. Sacristans

2. Eucharistic Ministers

3. Lectors

4.Environmental Committee (church decoration, watering of the plants, change altar linens, banners according to the liturgical seasons; overall maintenance of the church needs including supplies)

5. Ushers

6. Intercessory prayer group we pray every night via Google Meet starting at 8 pm

Google Meet Code: kysizetjxw Please Join Us!

Prayer requests may be sent via text message to Lenie at 951-743-7189

7. First Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus after the 9 am mass

8. First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary adoration and community prayers at 7 am followed by benediction at 8 am

9. Organize Retreats, conferences, devotional activities e.g. Feast of Divine Mercy, Sacred Heart conference; 33 Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary typically for March 25 and Dec 8 Consecration; May Crowning of Mary; Promote devotion/passing of the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary amongst others

10. Office Volunteers

11. Spanish Bible Study group every Wednesday night at 7 pm in the hall

12. Healing Mass / Secular Branch Formation Teaching with Fr Barry every last Tuesday of the month from January to November starting at 6 pm with adoration 6:30 pm Flame of Love rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy

7 pm Mass

13. Home Enthronement of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary

14. Promote/Schedule hourly prayers of 24 Hours of the Passion of Jesus beginning on Ash Wednesday until Holy Saturday

For more information about the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Ministry,

please text Lenie Papa at (951) 743-7189 (Text Preferred).

*As of February 4, 2026. Information may change at any time without notice*