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

Weekly Words from The Rock:

A fifth-grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at television commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results:

BAYER ASPIRIN – He works miracles.

FORD – He’s got a better idea.

COKE – He’s the real thing.

HALLMARK CARDS – He cares enough to send His very best.

TIDE – He gets the stains out that others leave behind.

GENERAL ELECTRIC – He brings good things to life.

SEARS – He has everything.

SCOTCH TAPE – You can’t see him, but you know He’s there.

DELTA – He’s ready when you are.

ALLSTATE – You’re in good hands with Him.

VO-5 Hair Spray – He holds through all kinds of weather.

DIAL SOAP – Aren’t you glad you have Him.

Winning is only worthwhile when you win with your principles intact. Although there is no more emphasis on winning in this generation than there was in any other, sometimes it seems that nowadays we’re talking about winning at all costs....

In the 1925 U.S. Open, the famed golfer Bobby Jones penalized himself a stroke when his ball moved slightly in the rough and the blade of his iron touched the turf. No one could possibly have seen the ball move. The penalty dropped Jones into a tie with golfer Willie McFarlane, who went on to win the playoff.

More than a half-century later, in the 1978 Hall of Fame Classic at Pinehurst, North Carolina, Tom Kite did the same thing. His self-imposed penalty stroke caused him to lose the tournament. When reporters asked both men why they took the penalties, they both said essentially the same thing, “There’s only one way to play the game.”

In sports, in business, and in life, there’s only one way to play the game. Winning, with your values upheld, should be celebrated. But winning in another other manner isn’t winning at all.

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: We are called to be light in the world. Put your lamp on a stand and not under a bushel basket! Let your light shine before all so that they may see the goodness in your acts and give praise to God. Consider the priesthood or religious life.

Lennon Lee Peterson, daughter of Timothy and Samantha (Freking) Peterson, was baptized on February 8, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake. God bless her and her family and a warm welcome from Sacred Heart.

Beckett Ray Obermoller, son of Kurtis and Brooke (Freking) Obermoller, was baptized on February 8, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake. God bless him and his family and a warm welcome from Sacred Heart.

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

Meeting: CCW will meet on Tuesday, February 10th at 7 PM.

Fun Sunday: Huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Fun Sunday successful. We appreciate all the support and help from all!

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!

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.

Liturgy Roles for February/March now available.

Nell Liepold will be turning 95 on February 10th. Please show her some love and send her a card.

Nell Liepold

750 4th Ave. #4

Windom, MN 56101

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.

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester is excited to send, for a second time, a group of religious and laity from our diocese to experience and participate in the Walk to Mary from May1-3, 2026! Deadline to register is March 1st.

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.

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

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.