• “Pray, brethren that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father” (Hebrews 12:28)
• “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good 
of all his Church” (Psalm 50:23)
• “Lift up your hearts. Response: We lift them up to the Lord” (Lamentations 3:41)
• “Let us give thanks to the Lord our God” (Colossians 3:17)
• “It is right to give him thanks and praise” (Colossians 1:3)
• “Holy, Holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosana in the highest” (Isaiah 6:3)
• “Let it become for us the body and blood of Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord. The day before he suffered, he took bread in his sacred hands and looking up to heaven to you, his almighty Father, he gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said: this is my body which will be given up for you. When supper had ended he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples and said: take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for many so that sins may be forgiven. Do his in memory of me” (Mattthew 6:26-28 and Colossians 11:23-26)
• “Let us proclaim the mystery of faith” (1 Timothy 3:16)
• “Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, forever and ever. Amen.” (Romans 11;36)
• “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:9-13)
• “Deliver us, Lord, from every evil and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy, keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ” (John 17:15)
• “Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give to you. Look not on our sins but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live forever and ever” (John 14:27) • “The peace of the Lord be with you always” (John 20:19)
• “Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace” (John 1:29)
• “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper” (Revelation 19:9)
• “Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I (my soul) will be healed” (Matthew 8:8)
• “May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Luke 24:51, Matthew 28:19)
• “Go in peace” (Luke 7:50)

Do you have any electric motors that are lying around, and you would like to be rid of? Even with the passing of my father, I would be happy to take any electric motors. You can leave them by the rectory garage in Slayton, or I can pick them up at any of the parishes. Thanks!

Peace be to you!
Father Peter Schuster

Vocation View: The Lord Jesus proclaimed that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. We need, in or own time, to proclaim that same message. Are we bold enough to reform our lives and proclaim the Good News?

Matthew 4:12-23

There will be Confession available 1/2 hour before mass on Sundays.

Mission Quilt Sewing will be on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM in Steger Hall, weather permitting. Extra hands make light work! Do you have any old drapes, mattress pads or blankets that could be used for batting? We could, also, use good used sheets or fabric for the quilt backs. Please drop these items at the Church, Steger Hall or Rectory. Thank you!

Fun Sunday will take place on Sunday, February 1st with a snow date of February 8th. Please give all raffle donations to Lisa Carlson. Raffle tickets have been mailed. We are, also, accepting $5 per family for Bingo prizes.

Reminder: If school is late or closed due to adverse weather, Wednesday Mass is also canceled. Sunday Mass cancellation will be announced on KDOM and Worthington Radio Stations, along with being posted on Facebook.

Sacred Heart of Brewster is now taking applications for the position of Office Administrator Job title descriptions are available. Please contact Father Schuster or Loretta Smith at 507-370-2215.

Liturgical Roles for February and March are now available.

The Light Is On For You: Reconciliation continues to be available. All are encouraged to continue coming to confession throughout the year; or return to the sacrament of reconciliation.

Don’t Miss the Joy the Lord Wants You To Have! The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available in the tri-parish, during adoration, on the 1st Sunday in Windom from 11-12 AM, also in Brewster on the 2nd Saturday from 4:00-4:45 PM and in Heron Lake before Mass on Sundays at 7:30 AM. Reconciliation is also before Mass on Saturdays at 4:30 PM in Brewster.

Heavenly Father, Giver of all good things, Your Son told us to beg You to send workers into Your rich harvest, and so we have the confidence to ask You to raise up an abundance of priests in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Send us good and holy men to respond to your call to lay down their lives in service to Your people. We know that the Church comes from priests. Therefore, Gracious God, send us priests to build up Your church, through Jesus who is High Priest and Lord forever and ever.

Amen

‘Who is My Neighbor? Join Catholic Charities Parish Social Ministry at St. Francis Xavier in Windom for a day of reflection. On this day we will explore scripture, Church teaching, the historical context of immigration and welcoming the stranger. Join us and reflect on the ‘Parable of the Good Samaritan’ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We look forward to learning and praying with you. The day of reflection will take place on January 31st from 10 am to 2 pm at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom. A meal will be served to encourage further discussion. Register with Maria at 507-905-8602 or email mahmed@ccsomn.org.

Please like and share our Facebook page. The page is intended to connect current parish members and members that have moved with the activities of Sacred Heart Heron Lake.

We welcome you into God’s family! If you are interested in learning more about our church, or would like to join, please stop in the Parish Office.

Please notify the Parish Office of any change of address.

Contact the priest 6 to 12 months in advance of the date of marriage to fill out the forms, to do FOCCUS Test and to attend Marriage Prep Mentoring sessions. Please contact your parish office, if interested.

Contact the parish office a month in advance to fill out the form and to attend Baptism Mentoring Sessions.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation still available by appointment for each Parish.

When booking a Quinceanera and needing a 1st Reconciliation and a 1st Holy Communion. There is a three month preparation time. Please schedule your Quinceanera 3 months in advance. Thank you. It is also required that the family is a member of the parish.