1885 – Church built on ground purchased from Abraham Hoke for $1.00.

1st Sunday of August, 1901 – First Mass celebrated in Spring Grove at the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Allen on Railroad St. Celebrant was Fr. Homan of St. Patrick’s in York.

1903 – Present church purchased from the Reformed Congregation. Church consisted of a square room with a balcony and plain glass windows with white shutters. It was heated by two stoves and had no cellar. Religious instruction for children began in 1903 and was held once a week during the school year.

1904 – First Holy Communion, the first Forty Hours Devotions, and the Sacrament of Confirmation were held in the church for the first time.

May 8, 1904 – Dedication to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Littlestown Parish donated the first pipe organ. Mass offered by Fr. Samuel Milner, St. Patrick’s, York.

August, 1904 – Fr. William Boyle appointed first pastor. Lived at the Aldine Hotel until 1907. Then moved to St. Mary’s rectory in Abbottstown. Parish also served by Fr. John O’Donnell of St. Mary’s.

January 1906 – First Nuptial Mass was celebrated.

1906 – Church was equipped with electricity, side altars and statues, and an altar.

1909 – Sacred Heart becomes a mission of St. Patrick’s, York.

1911 – Sacred Heart is made a mission of St. Mary’s under the direction of the Capuchin Franciscans. These priests included Fr. Benignus Brennan, O.S.C.F., Fr. Leonard Brophy, O.S.C.F., and Fr. John Butler, O.S.C.F.

1918-19 – Stained glass windows replaced the plain glass windows at a cost of $30 per window.

1931 – Our parish becomes a mission of St. Rose of Lima under the care of Fr. Howard Howarth.

1935 – Present organ installed. It came from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Spring Grove.

1946 – Sacred Heart now comes under care of St. Francis Preparatory School and Fr. Francis McKinney, T.O.R. is first Franciscan pastor.

1946 – Sisters of Saint Joseph From St. Rose and St. Mary's in York taught CCD. Classes were held in the church.

1949 – Fr. Marianna Leib, T.O.R. becomes pastor.

1952 – Fr. Edmond Joyce, T.O.R becomes pastor.

1956 – Fr. Donald Vuketich, T.O.R. becomes pastor.

1959 – Fr. William Schrader, T.O.R. becomes pastor.

1959 – Fr. Edmond Joyce, T.O.R. returns.

1960 – Priests from St. Francis Preparatory School and The Sisters of Saint Joseph from St. Rose of Lima Church in York, taught CCD. Classes were held at St. Francis Preparatory School.

1972 – Fr. Killian Shuman, T.O.R. is pastor.

1974 – Fr. Kenneth Flaherty, T.O.R. is pastor. Rectory is purchased.

1975 – Fr. James Joyce, T.O.R. is made pastor. Church's interor was renovated.

October 1975 – The newly formed Parish Advisory Council held its first meeting.

November 25, 1976 – Thanksgiving Day – Sacred Heart Church is raised to the status of parish by the Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg. Most Rev. Joseph T. Daley signs the canonical decree.

1977 – Mrs. Cecile Fetters was our Coordinator of Religious Education. CCD Classes were held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, then at the newly built Sacred Heart Parish Center. Beginng in 1983, all classes were held at the Parish Center. She served Sacred Heart Church until 1987.

March 23, 1977 – Public recital on newly renovated organ.

August 1977 – Restoration of the church's exterior.

1978 – The Diocese of Harrisburg purchased 10-acres of land along Hershey Road and Route 116 with the intention of future development.

November 9, 1978 – Church sanctuary renovated for the second anniversary of being raised to a parish.

February 1, 1979 – Fr. Robert Kelly, T.O.R becomes pastor.

March, 1980 – Stations of the Cross restored by local artist, Sherry Hoover.

August 2, 1981 – Ground-breaking for parish center on Hershey Road officiated by Most Rev. William H. Keeler, Bishop of Harrisburg.

January, 1982 – 103-year organ restored.

September 12, 1982 – Parish Center of Sacred Heart Church dedicated.

May 30, 1984 – Fr. Gervase Cain, T.O.R. becomes our pastor.

April 9, 1985 – Fr, Ronald Bodenschatz, T.O.R. becomes our pastor.

1987 – Mrs. Margie Batoha was our Coordinator of Religious Education. CCD classes were held at Sacred Heart Parish Center. She served Sacred Heart Church until 1997.

June, 1990 – Fr. Nathan Preuss, T.O.R. becomes our temporary administrator.

August, 1990 – Fr. Peter Lyons, T.O.R. becomes our permanent pastor.

June 26, 1992 – Fr. Earl Jennings, T.O.R. becomes pastor – last Franciscan to be pastor.

June 28, 1995 – Fr. Hugh J. McLaughlin becomes our pastor. Parish returned to the care of diocesan priests.

May, 1996 – Final payment made on the Parish Center mortgage.

January, 1997 – Church is re-painted and altar candle-holders are refurbished.

1997 – Mrs. Peg Rizzuto was our Coordinator of Religious Education. CCD classes were held at Sacred Heart Parish Center. She served Sacred Heart Church until 2007.

December 7, 2003 – Parish adopts St. Chistopher Church Hispanic Mission, Sand Hill, Georgia.

September 2004 – In a cooperative effort to fight off hunger, "Harvest of Hope" food pantry is opened.

August 7, 2005 – Fr. McLaughlin goes home to his Heavenly Father.

October 20, 2005 – Fr. Thomas Marickovic becomes our pastor.

March 2006 - Sacred Heart Church's website is started by Mallary Hinkle as part of her service hours for her confirmation at Sacred Heart.

July 2007 – Sister Marcie Gehman becomes Director of Religious Education. Religious Education Classes are held at Sacred Heart Parish Center. She served Sacred Heart Church until July 2009.

July 2, 2007 – Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council was granted a charter by the National Organization.

September 30, 2007 - Sacred Heart Church signs pledge to support the on-going, routine maintenance of the Hanover Trolley Trail.

October 6, 2008 – Sacred Heart adopts a 3/4 mile stretch of the Spring Grove Trolley Trail at Hershey Road heading west to the Spring Grove borough on Constitution Avenue. The parish performs a monthly repair inspection and report.

July 2009 – Marianne Harbold and Kristine Trettel become our Coordinators of Religious Education. Religious Education Classes are held at Sacred Heart Parish Center.