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

Weekly Words from The Rock:

This column’s composition centers on the rules of life. I came across a website entitled theintentionhabit.com and they provided a column on “The 10 Rules for a Happy Life.” Here is what they suggest:

Not content to stop there, I also came across a poster entitled “7 Rules of Life.” What do you think of these?

Being people of faith, what are some of the key aspects/rules of living a holy life? These are some which come to mind.

One of the key rules of a life built on holiness is called the golden rule. It is golden because it is considered the rule of all rules. Whether a person believes in God or not, it something we would all take to heart. It is in our gospel of today. Luke 6:31 reads, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” There are other ways the Golden Rule is stated. Here are two:

To understand the Golden Rule is to understand ourselves. How do we want to be treated? The answer for me is all I ask of people is to treat me with dignity and respect. What does that mean? I really took it personally in school when people thought they were better than me. Being a kid, I bought into the belief. There was no worse feeling then to walk around believing in the presence of another I didn’t match up. As I’ve matured, I learned I was living a lie. We are all human and make mistakes. God doesn’t create one better than another. What God creates is uniqueness. We are all different and we all have a mission. Life’s work is to figure out the mission and get to work.

I want all of you to take time this week and ask, “How do you want to be treated?” I shared my answer above. How does your answer sound?

Peace be to you!

Father Peter Schuster

Vocation View: The Lord calls us to be merciful as our God is merciful. The Lord calls us to do God’s will. Pray for vocations to priesthood and religious life. (Luke 6:27-38)

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

Ash Wednesday: The Ash Wednesday Liturgical Roles were assigned with the assumption we would be having evening Mass, however, we will have Mass at 9 AM that morning so please let Melanie know if she needs to find someone to fill in the roles for that day. Thank you and sorry for the confusion.

Mission Quilt Sewing will be on Tuesdays, at Steger Hall, weather permitting, starting at 1:30 PM. 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 the Rectory. Thank you!

Mark Your Calendars: Fun Sunday has been set for today after Mass with a snow date of March 2nd. The theme this year is “Hooked on Jesus.” Raffle donations and bingo money of $5 per family can be given to Lisa Carlson. See you there!

Feb/Mar Liturgical Roles are now available to pick up in the entrance of the church.

Greeters: Looking for volunteers to greet parishioners as they enter for Sunday Mass. Please reach out to Melanie in the office or sign up on the sheet in the back of the church if interested! THANK YOU!

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

Day on the Hill: Interested in joining people from faith communities around the state to share their values with our elected officials? Join us for the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition (JRLC) Day on the Hill! It will be held on February 27 at Central Presbyterian Church in St. Paul. We'll gather for fellowship, hear from speakers, learn about JRLC's policy priorities and get advocacy tips before heading up the hill to the Capitol for more programming in the Rotunda and visits with your lawmakers. Don't miss this incredible day of interfaith advocacy for social justice! More info at jrlc.org/

The Catholic Ministries Appeal offers a unique opportunity for you to give back to the God of Love, from whom all things are given. Grow closer to Christ by doing your part to build up the Kingdom of God in southern Minnesota.

You may also give online at: https://catholicfsmn.org

Discipleship Quads/Bible Study Groups for Men and Women:

‘Discipleship Quads’ are a group of four men or women who meet together over the course of a year to study Scripture, dig deeply into the Faith and grow together in fellowship. We are opening this opportunity up to all our area parishes and hoping to connect like minded Catholic men and women to create new relationships. There is a guided program used in a Quad group. (Learn more at https://steubenvilleconferences.net/discipleship-quads/)

If being involved in a study group like this is something you may enjoy doing, please contact Peg Olsem (stgabrielfaith@gmail.com) or Marcie Cowan (faith@acmcatholic.org), and we will get your name on a list for a possible new group. ALL are most welcome! Once we have enough folks to create a “Quad” group, we will connect you with one another, and your group, together, can determine the best meeting times/locations for yourselves. The webinar link to Quad information is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zijGJT0lPHY&t=5s

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.