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

Weekly Words from The Rock:

An exercise takes each letter to the alphabet and ties it to a word and message of faith. When you read the entirety of the piece, it a humble reminder that sometimes we need to fall to our knees. Here is how it sounds:

“Although things are not perfect...Because of trial or pain...Continue in thanksgiving...Do not begin to blame...Even when the times are hard...Fierce winds are bound to blow...God is forever able...Hold on to what you know...Imagine life without His love...Joy would cease to be...Keep thanking Him for all the things...Love imparts to thee...Move out of “Camp Complaining”...No weapon that is known...On earth can yield the power...Praise can do alone...Quit looking at the future...Redeem the time at hand...Start everyday with worship...To “thank” is a command...Until we see Him coming...Victorious in the sky...We’ll run the race with gratitude...Xalting God most high...Yes, there’ll be good time and there’ll be bad, but...Zion, waits in praise where none are ever sad.!!!”

In the pendulum of life, pray and be grateful as God is always there!

Dr. Pepper Per Gallon...

This is something outside the realm of faith; however, I like to include items in this column to help us keep things in their proper perspective. We know that unleaded fuel is around $3.00 per gallon, and it is easy to grumble about the cost. However, let us do a comparison with other items and their cost per gallon (the current day prices of items may be higher however I am using the figures from an article I read).

These prices really capture your attention. What wasn’t included was my favorite soda. If I pay $2.69 for a 20-ounce bottle of Dr. Pepper, that equates to $17.21. The next time you are filling your tank with $3.00 fuel and start to grumble take some time to pause and think. I will be glad I’m not filling my tank on Dr. Pepper.

If you haven't done so, please send in your pledge for the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Any monies raised over the goal are returned to each respective parish at 100%. Also, any monies raised over the goal are not assessed by the diocese. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is a great way for us to raise funds for our parishes. Please be generous!

Peace be to you!

Father Peter Schuster

Vocation View: Following Jesus sometimes means being rejected by others. Speak an encouraging word this week to someone you know who is trying to follow Jesus through the fire. Say a prayer for those who are discerning a call to priesthood or religious life.

(Luke 12:49)

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

Liturgy Roles: Looking to become more involved in church? Please contact Melanie if you would be interested in helping out with the rosary readings, serving, ushering, eucharist minister, lector, or contribution steward.

COF Steak Fry will be on Sunday, September 7th, 4:30 PM at Steger Hall. $5.00 for COF members and burgers are free to those who do not want steak. You NEED to reserve a steak to get a steak! Please call Kevin Leopold 507-793-2894 or Dennis Salentiny 507-360-1910 to reserve your steak.

A Box of Joy may be the only Christmas gift a child in need receives. Please help your CCW with this project by picking up a Box of Joy from the church; fill it and return it to the rectory by October 5th. A list of gift item suggestions & instructions can be found next to the boxes in church entrance. They have requested that a rosary be included in each box. The postage will be paid by CCW.

Rosaries Needed: CCW is looking for rosaries to include in the Box of Joy. They have requested a rosary for each box so we are looking for a total of 20. Please drop by office or bring to Dianne Freking if you are willing to help. Thank you!

“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.

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. (Brewster will not have confess on September 6th.)

World Wide Marriage Encounter: The next session is October 4-5, 2025 at Schoenstatt of the Lake—Sleepy Eye, MN. Contact Miki Schultz at 507-227-8229 with questions.

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 “no strings attached” inquiry session will be held Sunday, September 7th at the church hall. Contact Judy Green at 507-822-6497 or email secretaryfrancis2024@gmail.com for more information and to let us know you are attending. Thank you.

Today there is a 2nd collection for Catholic Home Missions. Launched in 1998, the Appeal strengthens the Catholic Church in the United States and its territories in 85 Latin and Eastern Catholic dioceses. The Subcommittee on the CMS funds a wide range of pastoral services, including evangelization, religious education, and the maintenance of mission parishes, the training of seminarians and lay ministers, and ministry with ethnic groups.

50% of the funds collected go to the Black and Native American People Fund. Est. in 1884 this fund supports and strengthens evangelization programs via grants distributed to dioceses through out the U.S. Please give generously.

How beautiful when our Eucharistic presence opens out into a life punctuated with small requests and trusting prayer, through humble service, and shared story, and dependence, and suffering and presence and smiles and joy and incredible gratitude that we all exist at all. And at how beautiful life is despite it all. Excerpt from: Sr. Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP Aug 8 HOTR biweekly newsletter.

Managing Editor of “Heart of the Revival Newsletter”.

Read more from Kathryn J. Hermes at: eucharisticrevival.org/blog Also while there, subscribe to the newsletter: eucharisticrevival.org/heart-of-the-revival-newsletter

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. There will be no Mass on Friday, August 29th at the Sogge Home due to Fr. Schuster having a funeral that morning. There will also be no Mass Sept 30th -Oct 2nd for Presbyterial Days.

Mankato Area Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation: Oct 25th Church of the Crucifixion, La Crescent, MN. Go to: https://www.dowr.org/offices/life-marriage-family/marriagepreparation.html The next session is January 31st, at St. John Vianney, Fairmont, MN.

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.