O Sacred Heart of Jesus, fountain of eternal life, Your Heart is a glowing furnace of Love. You are my refuge and my sanctuary.
St. Gertrude the Great
Observances and Readings for the Week
Monday (6-15)
Weekday
1 Kgs 21:1-16
Mt 5:38-42 (365)
Weekday
1 Kgs 21:1-16
Mt 5:38-42 (365)
Tuesday (6-16)
Weekday
1 Kgs 21:17-29
Mt 5:43-48 (366)
Weekday
1 Kgs 21:17-29
Mt 5:43-48 (366)
Wednesday (6-17)
Weekday
2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (367)
Weekday
2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (367)
Thursday (6-18)
Weekday
Sir 48:1-14
Mt 6:7-15 (368)
Weekday
Sir 48:1-14
Mt 6:7-15 (368)
Friday (6-19)
Saint Romuald, Abbot
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
Mt 6:19-23 (369)
Saint Romuald, Abbot
2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20
Mt 6:19-23 (369)
Saturday (6-20)
BVM
2 Chr 24:17-25
Mt 6:24-34 (370)
BVM
2 Chr 24:17-25
Mt 6:24-34 (370)
Sunday (6-21)
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 20:10-13
Rom 5:12-15
Mt 10:26-33 (94) Pss IV
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 20:10-13
Rom 5:12-15
Mt 10:26-33 (94) Pss IV
Monday (6-22)
Weekday
Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop;
Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18
Mt 7:1-5 (371)
Weekday
Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop;
Saints John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs
2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18
Mt 7:1-5 (371)
Tuesday (6-23)
Weekday
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36
Mt 7:6, 12-14 (372)
Weekday
2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36
Mt 7:6, 12-14 (372)
Wednesday (6-24)
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Solemnity
Vigil: Jer 1:4-10
1 Pt 1:8-12
Lk 1:5-17 (586)
Day: Is 49:1-6
Acts 13:22-26
Lk 1:57-66, 80 (587) Pss Prop
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist, Solemnity
Vigil: Jer 1:4-10
1 Pt 1:8-12
Lk 1:5-17 (586)
Day: Is 49:1-6
Acts 13:22-26
Lk 1:57-66, 80 (587) Pss Prop
Thursday (6-25)
Weekday
2 Kgs 24:8-17
Mt 7:21-29 (374)
Weekday
2 Kgs 24:8-17
Mt 7:21-29 (374)
Friday (6-26)
Weekday
2 Kgs 25:1-12
Mt 8:1-4 (375)
Weekday
2 Kgs 25:1-12
Mt 8:1-4 (375)
Saturday (6-27)
Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church; BVM
Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19
Mt 8:5-17 (376)
Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Bishop and Doctor of the Church; BVM
Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19
Mt 8:5-17 (376)
Sunday (6-28)
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a
Rom 6:3-4, 8-11
Mt 10:37-42 (97) Pss I
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a
Rom 6:3-4, 8-11
Mt 10:37-42 (97) Pss I
An Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. PRATAP!!
Thursday, July 2nd
Adoration Schedule
St Francis Xavier Church Windom
First Sunday of each month
11:00-12:00
Sacred Heart Church Brewster
Second Sunday of each month
4:00-4:45
Mankato Area Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation
The next session is January 31st, at St. John Vianney, Fairmont, MN.
World Wide Marriage Encounter
The next session is November 22-23, 2025 at Alexandria, MN. Contact Miki Schultz at 507-227-8229 with questions.
Weekly Words from The Rock:
Letting The Lord Love Her
The following are some very wise words. “What do you do during the day?” a friend asked an elderly woman who lived alone. “Well,” she said, “I get my hymnbook and sing. Then I get the Bible and let the Lord speak to me. When I get tired of reading and cannot sing anymore, I just sit and let the Lord love me!”
Beatitudes of Life
Blessed are the faithful;
they are like safe anchors in a world of broken moorings.
Blessed are the just;
they are to society what leaven is to bread.
Blessed are the generous;
they keep alive our faith in the essential goodness of people.
Blessed are the caring;
they shine like beacons in a world darkened by indifference.
Blessed are the genuine;
they glow like gems in a world of falseness.
Blessed are those who are not afraid of sacrifice;
on the day of harvest they will sing for joy.
And blessed are those who refuse to look back;
they will be found worthy of the kingdom of heaven.
Johnny the Baptist and the Cat
Johnny’s mother looked out the window and noticed him “playing church” with their cat. He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went back to her work.
A little while later she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water. She called out, “Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!”
Johnny looked up at her and said, “He should have thought about that before he joined my church.”
What People Look for in a Priest
People don’t say so, but I have been around long enough to know this is what people want in a new priest/ pastor:
- The strength of an eagle.
- The grace of a swan.
- The quiet beauty of a dove.
- The keen eyesight of a hawk.
- The night hours of an owl.
- The friendliness of a sparrow.
- The industry of a woodpecker.
- The beauty of a gander.
- The attractiveness of a peacock.
I am not certain which, if any, have my name written all over them; however, I would ask that you keep me in my your prayers.
Electric Motors
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
Father Peter Schuster
Vocation View: Let no one intimidate you. If you are being called to the priesthood or religious life have courage. The Lord is with you!
Matthew 10:26-33
There will be Confession available 1/2 hour before mass on Sundays.
Office Closed: The office will be closed from June 26th through July 5th. Fiscal year end is June 30th so please get any donations to Melanie by June 24th to be included in this fiscal year for the church. Please call Father Schuster if there is an emergency.
Join Us on Wednesday, June 24th to say farewell to FATHER ANTONY after 9 AM Mass. We will gather in the basement with refreshments to wish him well and thank him for his time with our Parish.
All Youth Foresters will receive $15 in game tickets at BLUE HERON DAYS on Saturday, June 27th. Please find Ryan Haberman in the park after the parade to receive your tickets. Call Ryan at 507-822-0250 with any questions.
Do You Love To Sing? The Sacred Heart Choir is looking for new members to enhance the Mass with their beautiful voices. Please reach out if interested.
Faith Formation: Sacred Heart is seeking a teacher for the 7th/8th grade Faith Formation classes for the 2026/2027 school year. Please reach out to Judy Stenzel or Melanie in the office if interested or have questions.
Phone/Address Updates: Please let Melanie know if you have any updates to addresses or phone numbers that may be out of date in the system or directory. Thank you!
Recent Changes have taken place with the Catholic Foundation (CMA). Checks should be made payable to : Diocese of Winona-Rochester. It is very helpful if donors include CMA– Heron Lake in the memo line. The CMA appeal, as always, remains a tremendous benefit for our parishes when goals are met and overage funds are returned.
As a church, we can help promote mental well-being. Our Churches can provide a safe space for people to discuss and obtain information about the importance of mental well-being and can share their thoughts and feelings. Would you like to participate in a New Catholic minis- try that follows the following core pillars: of education, accompaniment, and advocacy to walk with individuals to foster well-being and wellness and create a faith community free from the stigma and isolation often associated with the discussion of mental health and well-being. If you have questions or would like to participate in this new ministry please contact Maria Stumpf-Ahmed at Catholic Charities, mahmed@ccsomn.org or 507-905-8602.
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.
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, the church website, signs at the church, announcements or even the bulletin when able. Thank you for your understanding.
Remick Ridge Estates is looking for an individual or couple who would like to lead a weekly Bible Study for our residents. We are open to dates/times. Please call Brenda at 507-831-0745.
Mikkelsen Manor invites all seniors to join us Fridays at 2:00 pm for Bingo fun with our residents! Call Brenda with any questions, 507-831-0745.
The cost of educating one seminarian averages $45,000 per year, totaling over $1 million annually. This financial burden can be a major obstacle for those discerning a priestly vocation.
That’s why I’m asking for your support. Your gift to the Seminarian Education Fund directly helps form future priests-men who will preach the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and shepherd our parishes for generations to come.
Let us not allow financial hardship to stand in the way of God’s work. With your generosity and God’s grace, we will continue to cultivate a rich harvest of vocations in southern Minnesota.
Thank you for your faith, your prayers, and our support.
Sincerely in Christ,
Most Rev. Robert Barron
Bishop of Winona-Rochester
Bishop of Winona-Rochester
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Facebook Page
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New Parishioners
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.
Marriage Preparation
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.
Baptism Preparation
Contact the parish office a month in advance to fill out the form and to attend Baptism Mentoring Sessions.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation still available by appointment for each Parish.
Quinceanera Preparation
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.