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

Weekly Words from The Rock:

People ask me, “Father Schuster, with everything that is happening in the world, do you believe the end of the world is near?” People, even some Catholics, are convinced that the coming of Jesus Christ will happen soon. My answer to the question is, “I don’t know.” If you read the twenty-fourth of Matthew’s gospel in verse three, the disciples ask Jesus, “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be of your coming, and of the end of the age?” Jesus gives them all types of warnings:

To these warnings, Jesus states, “Don’t be deceived” (Matthew 24:4). All these things are to happen; however, as for the coming of Jesus at the end of time, Mark 13:32 reads, “But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” And that is the impetus in my response, if the angels don’t know and if only the Father knows when Jesus will come in all his glory then I feel uncomfortable making the claim that Jesus is coming, and he is coming soon.

However, in waiting, it doesn’t mean we do nothing. Jesus tells us amid all the warnings and woes to persevere. May our lives reflect the glory of God!

Did you ever see a tombstone with a dollar sign on it? Neither did I. I have known hundreds of men who lived as though their only ambition was to accumulate it, but I have never known one who wanted a final judgment of himself to be based on what he got. A person wants people to read in their obituary, not a balance sheet of their wealth, but a story of their service to humanity.

The words above are to be credited to an unknown author, and while they are true, they got me thinking:

Always remember what I posed above. We don’t know the day or hour so always keep one’s focus on God.

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: By patient endurance you will win your life. Be patient with yourself, and with God, as you await the sign of your call.

Luke 21:5-19

The Military Service is to ensure that service members, Veterans, and their families be able to benefit from consultation with a priest, and to receive the sacrament of penance as they defend our rights of freedom, speech, and face constant transition and uncertainty.

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

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

Meeting: Wednesday, December 3rd, Pastoral Council will meet at 6:00 PM and Finance Council will meet at 6:45 PM.

Immaculate Conception of Mary Mass will be held at Sacred Heart in Heron Lake on Monday, December 8th at 5:30 PM. There is a sign up sheet in the back of church for Liturgical duties for that day.

2^nd Collection: There will be a 2nd collection for Joseph Bartosh on Sunday, November 30th.

2026 Catholic Extension Calendars are available to pick up in the back of church. Thank you to LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center for sponsoring our calendars again this year. We greatly appreciate your generosity.

Angel Tree Program: Angel Tree tags were handed out after Mass today. If you would like a tag please reach out to Dianne Freking to see if there are any available. Also, please let Dianne Freking know which tag you have if you haven’t already. Please have all unwrapped gifts to the rectory no later than December 14th, as the gifts will be distributed to the parents of these families on Tuesday, December 16th. 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.

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day will be held November 22, 2025 at LaCanne’s Family Celebration of Life Center, 1000 Prospect Lane, Jackson, MN from 10 am - 2 pm. Lunch will be provided. This even is for Survivors of Suicide Loss only.

OCIA Class will meet November 30th at 6:30 pm in the church hall at St. Francis Xavier Church. The topic is The Last Things (Heaven, Hell and Purgatory).

Rite of Commitment: Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, the St. Francis Xavier confirmation students and their sponsors and parents publicly affirmed their commitment to the faith, to attend confirmation preparation, attend mass, and welcome the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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.

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.