HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. PRATAP!!
Thursday, July 2nd

Weekly Words from The Rock:

Many phrases are often mistakenly thought to stem from the pages of the Bible but are not or are misquotations of actual Bible verses. Let us look at a few:

It is the last phrase that I would like to reflect upon today. Even if it is not of Biblical origin that “God works in mysterious ways” cannot be denied. The following would hold merit:

God’s mystery moves beyond the pages of the Bible. Here are some examples which come from my life:

These are all legitimate questions. There is one story I would like to share with you today, and to the question of God and mystery, it would fall under the category, “Why God? What did we do wrong?” In a previous assignment, a priest was visiting, and we decided to go out for supper. We went to one of the local restaurants and took our place in a booth. The waitress walked past us without so much as an acknowledgment while serving others at various booths. We waited for her to provide a glass of water and menu. We waited and waited and waited. All the while, we received the same stoic response. No acknowledgment, no drink, no menu. This went on for about thirty minutes until finally we had enough. We stood up and walked out. While mysterious, it was obvious to both of us what happened. We both had on our black clerics and the waitress had no time for priests.

That Jesus promised his followers persecution cannot be denied. John 15:20 reads, “Remember the word I spoke to you. No slave is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you.” Yes, questions remain surrounding the incident:

To these questions, we will not know an answer. Still, Jesus makes a promise to all of us. John 16:33 reads, “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” The words tell us a truth – in life, whatever comes our way, push forward knowing the hand of God is with us.

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: How has Jesus touched you and made you whole? In gratitude, ask him how he would like you to respond. Could Jesus be calling you to follow him as a priest, deacon, sister, or brother?

Luke 17:11-19

The Mission Sunday Collection is a day that is celebrated in all the local Churches as the feast of catholicity and universal solidarity so Christians the world over will recognize their common responsibility with regard to the evangelization of the world.

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

Baby Bottle Campaign Please take a bottle to fill up if you have not already done so.

Fundraiser: Today there will be a noon (11AM to 1 PM) meal fundraiser to help raise funds for Joseph Bartosh. There will be the option to dine in or take to go. The meal will be a pork chop, salad, desert and drink for $10.

October Census: The diocese always counts parishioners every Sunday in October for a census. Please try to attend your parish as much as possible in October so the numbers will reflect our true census. Thank You!

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.

OCIA: (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith? Do you want to understand your faith better? Are you a baptized Catholic who has not received all the Sacraments? Would you like a lifelong encounter with Jesus? Our classes are Sundays at 6:30pm and begin on October 19th. There will be 12 sessions every two weeks. Contact Judy Green at 507-822-6497 or email jmg.kofc@gmail.com for more information and to let us know you are attending. Thank you.

Financial concerns are one of the common reasons why women have abortions. This makes your financial support for pregnant women vital for encouraging the choice for life. The 19th annual Baby Bottle Campaign is raising funds across the Diocese. When everyone brings home a bottle and fills it with change, Catholic Charities can use those funds to support women who are choosing life for their baby. Financial assistance provides tangible hope as they create a plan for the future.

Weekday Mass Schedule: Regarding the weekday Mass schedule; funerals and vacations scheduled intermittently may affect weekday Masses and there may be cancellations. Please be patient as we learn of these schedule changes. We will update you as best we can via facebook, signs at the church, announcements or even the bulletin when able. Thank you for your understanding.

World Wide Marriage Encounter: The next session is November 22-23, 2025 at Alexandria, MN. Contact Miki Schultz at 507-227-8229 with questions.

“This Is My Body” is the theme of the Winona-Rochester Diocese Council of Catholic Women Convention Saturday, October 11, 2025. St. Adrian in Adrian, MN is hosting the convention starting at 7:45 am until ~3:00 pm. Save the date, more information will be coming in future bulletins.

Loving Father, source of all that is good, we beg you to look upon us with mercy and love. As your beloved sons and daughters, redeemed in the blood of Jesus Christ, we seek to do your will in every action of our lives.

We beg you now to pour out Your Holy Spirit upon the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and help each member of this diocese to live out the call to holiness given to them in baptism. Please grant us many priests and consecrated persons to serve Your Church, strong and holy marriages that serve as a sign of Your self-giving love, and single men and women who are intent on living out Your plan for their lives.

Let each of us be more deeply conformed to Your Son, Jesus Christ. Help us to live in holiness and love, keep us on the path You have marked out for us, which leads to eternal life with You. May Your grace be abundant as we rejoice in hope and confidently trust in Your Divine Providence each day. With grateful hearts, we ask this prayer through the intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in the name of Jesus Christ, who is Lord, forever and ever. Amen.

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.