Tri-Parish Mass Intentions
You are invited to pray the rosary 1/2 hour prior to masses.
Friday (10-4)
9:30 am - Sogge Home
† Richard Krueger
Saturday (10-5)
5:00 pm - Brewster
For The People
Sunday (10-6)
8:00 am - Heron Lake
† Leonard & Viola Liepold
10:00 am - Windom
† Donald Hoppe
Tuesday (10-8)
5:30 pm - Windom
† William “Woody” Ahrens
Wednesday (10-9)
9:00 am - Heron Lake
† Willie Kaufman
Thursday (10-10)
9:00 am - Brewster
† Laurie Haberman
Friday (10-11)
9:30 am - Sogge Home
† Colleen Ortmann
Saturday (10-12)
5:00 pm - Brewster
† Paul & Laverne Schaffer
Sunday (10-13)
8:00 am - Heron Lake
For the People
10:00 am - Windom
† Francisco Martinez
Know that our pastor includes all of us in his daily prayers and private Mass intentions.
If a Mass is cancelled, our pastor will include that scheduled Mass Intention at his private daily Mass. If you prefer it be rescheduled, please let your respective parish office know.
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
Mass and Faith Formation have been canceled for Sunday, January 14th. St. Francis Xavier will still be having 10 a.m. Mass in Windom on Sunday.
Adoration Schedule
Saturday October 12th 4:00-4:45
Sacred Heart Church Brewster
Sunday October 13th 11:00-12:00
Saint Francis Xavier Church Windom
1st Sun: Windom 11 - 12
2nd Sat: Brewster 4:00 - 4:45
Mankato Area Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation:
October 12th St. Thomas More Newman Center, Mankato - Go to https://www.dowr.org/event-details/3757 to register.
Weekly Words from The Rock:
Mackey’s Morals
In the July 17, 2017 edition of the Post Bulletin (Rochester’s daily newspaper), I came across a list a morals written by Harvey Mackay. As there are some pieces worth pondering, I want to share the list with you over the course of the next couple of weeks. Here we go:
- Whatever you’re selling, you’re selling yourself first.
- Don’t presume what you assume is correct.
- If you live by a great value system, your life will have great value.
- Accountability is the ability to accept responsibility.
- You are only as happy as you decide to be.
- To be a standout, you must stand for only your best.
- Some of the best lessons we ever learned, we learned from our mistakes and failings.
- A sense of humor is almost as important as our other five senses.
- Be respectful or be regretful.
- Don’t let excess stress get in the way of extreme success.
- Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.
- Even if you can’t achieve perfection, you should never stop trying.
- Unhappiness always seeks to get. Happiness always seeks to give.
- If you want to have the time of your life, make the most of your minutes.
- Great brainstorms should produce plenty of en-lightning.
- If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it.
- Clean up your act or be prepared to clean out your desk.
- Your job is always to make someone else’s job easier.
- You can’t buy confidence , but you can sell it.
- Parents teach lessons even when they think no one is watching.
- You are only one question away from success, if it’s the right question.
- Negotiation is not just about winning. It’s about win-win.
We will pick this up next week.
Blessings to you!
Father Peter Schuster
Father Peter Schuster
Vocation View: Young children learn much from the example of the adults in their lives. Pray today for married people, that they may be faithful to their call to married life and be an inspiration to their children. (Mark 10:2-16)
Baptism:
Olivia Nicole Olson, daughter of Joshua Olson and Brittany (Westendorf) Olson, was baptized on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake. God Bless her family and a warm welcome from Sacred Heart.
There will be confession available 1/2 hour before mass on Sundays.
FOUND: A ring has been found in the parking lot. Please call the office to claim.
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 20th. A list of gift item suggestions & instructions can be found next to the boxes in church entrance. The postage will be paid by CCW.
Faith Formation will begin on Wednesday, October 9th for 7th-12th grade and Sunday, October 13th for K - 6th grade. Please return registration to the office or Judy Stenzel.
Sacred Heart CCW will be hosting the Southwest Area CCW meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7 PM. All ladies of the church are invited!
The Parish Directory will be put together soon. Please reach out to Collette Diemer or Melanie Krumbach if you have a new phone number since the last directory. THANK YOU!
Thank You to Sacred Heart Parish for the gift in recognition of my 46 years of service to Sacred Heart Cemetery. God bless you all. – Donald Volk
October Census: The diocese always counts parishioners every Sunday in October for a census. Please try to attend your parish as much as possible in October so the numbers will reflect our true census. THANK YOU!
Baby Bottle Campaign Supports New and Expectant Parents
Catholic Charities supports confident pregnancies and stable beginnings through financial assistance, free baby items, pregnancy counseling, parenting education, and adoption planning and placement. We need your help in meeting the needs of new and expectant parents in difficult situations. Every dollar donated through the Baby Bottle Campaign is used for rent or utilities for women who are pregnant or have a new baby at home. While applying for assistance, women learn about adoption and parenting supports in order to feel confident carrying their baby to term. Your gift offers a tangible gift of hope during a crisis. Thank you for supporting the Baby Bottle Campaign!
Courtney is an expecting mother who came to Catholic Charities for rent assistance as she had recently had an injury and was unable to work for a few days. After trying numerous other resources to no avail, she came across Catholic Charities. Because of donations to the Baby Bottle Campaign, Catholic Charities was able to provide Courtney with rent assistance so she did not become late on her rent and lose housing for not only herself and baby, but the other children she had in the home. *Names have been changed to protect confidentiality.
St. Mary’s of Worthington - Fall Festival Sunday, October 13th
9:00am Polka Mass
11:00am Spanish Mass.
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast serving 8am - 10:30am (Pancakes, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Coffee and Juice). $15 adults, 6-12 - $8, 5 & under - free.
Pupusas serving 8am - 1:30pm - 4 for $10
Jon-e-1’s Pulled Pork Dinner serving 10:30am - 1:30pm (Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Baked Beans, Corn Mac) $15 adults, 6-12 - $8, 5 & under - free
Fried Pork Carnitas serving 10:30am - 1:30pm (Pork Carnitas, Rice, Beans, Tortillas and Salsa) $15 adults, 6-12 - $8, 5 & under - free
Fruit Stand (Various Fresh Fruits available for sale) Beverage Stand (Various Beverages available for sale.
The following activities will run from 10:00am-1:30pm: Bake Sale, Country Store, Bottle Booth, Children’s Games, Arm’s Length Raffle, Silent Auction, Cake Walk, BINGO and more.
Eucharistic Revival News:
Reflections On the Eucharist
How has Christ’s presence in the Eucharist touched your life? Did you know, when we encounter Jesus Christ, he changes us—sometimes by signs and wonders, at other times by his peace that passes all understanding. The same incarnate Lord who walked the Earth more than 2,000 years ago still heals, comforts, and transforms our communities today! You are invited to share your experience with Christ in the Eucharist.
https://eucharisticrevival.org/testimonies
Your story is a vital witness to the Hope from which this national Revival blooms!
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a private weekend away from the distractions of daily life for couples in good marriages. Give your marriage this gift! The next available weekend in Windom is February 14 -16, 2025 at Shalom Hill Farm. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme.org or contact Miki at applications@southmnwwme.org or 507-227-8229.
RCIA News: (now OCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, as it has been more commonly referred to, has a name change to ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS, OR OCIA, per the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The name change applies both to the process by which one enters the Church and the course/book that contains the ritual text and prayers for those steps.
In order to become a Catholic, individuals go through several rites with the final being at the Easter Vigil when they are welcomed into the Catholic Church.
If you are someone you know would like to know more, contact your parish office for more information.
In Observance of St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day (which is on Oct. 4th) A BLESSING OF PETS will be held Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 PM in the parking lot of Holy Redeemer Church, Marshall. This is an ecumenical event, sponsored by the Secular Franciscan Order. All are invited to bring their leashed or caged pets and join in the celebration. If you would like more information about this event please contact Nancy at 507-430-0910.
World Mission Sunday is approaching. A special collection will take place on the weekend of October 19—20. Please give as you are able.
October 6th is Respect Life Sunday
Touch some someone’s life with love.
Pray for expectant mothers and pray for our elders. Pray for those who are weak, fragile, or vulnerable.
Please remember to check the back page of the bulletin and support our sponsors!
Facebook Page
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.
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. Fr. Pratap is seeking married couples who are practicing Catholics, and have children, who would be willing to volunteer to help prepare our engaged couples for marriage. Please contact Fr. Pratap at 507‑226‑4536, or 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. All Baptisms will be celebrated during Mass.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation still available by appointment for each Parish.