SacredHeart Heron Lake
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 (4-14)
Monday of Holy Week
Is 42:1-7
Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday (4-15)
Tuesday of Holy Week
Is 49:1-6
Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday (4-16)
Wednesday of Holy Week Is
50:4-9a
Mt 26:14-25
Thursday (4-17)
Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday)
Chrism Mass:
Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9
Rv 1:5-8
Lk 4:16-21
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper:
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14
1 Cor 11:23-26
Jn 13:1-15
Friday (4-18)
Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday)
Is 52:13-53:12, Heb 4:14=16; 5:709
Jn 18:1-19:42
Saturday (4-19)
Holy Saturday white
Easter Vigil: Gn 1:1—2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a
Gn 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18
Ex 14:15—15:1
Is 54:5-14
Is 55:1-11
Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4
Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28
Rom 6:3-11
Lk 24:1-12
Sunday (4-20)
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, Solemnity
Acts 10:34a, 37-43
Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8
Jn 20:1-9 (42) or Lk 24:1-12
Monday (4-21)
Monday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 2:14, 22-33
Mt 28:8-15
Tuesday (4-22)
Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 2:36-41
Jn 20:11-18
Wednesday (4-23)
Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 3:1-10
Lk 24:13-35
Thursday (4-24)
Thursday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 3:11-26
Lk 24:35-48
Friday (4-25)
Friday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 4:1-12
Jn 21:1-14
Saturday (4-26)
Saturday within the Octave of Easter
Acts 4:13-21
Mk 16:9-15
Sunday (4-27)
Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
Acts 5:12-16
Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
Jn 20:19-31
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
Saturday April 12th
Sacred Heart Church Brewster
4:00-4:45
Sunday May 4th
St Francis Xavier Church Windom
11:00-12:00
Weekly Words from The Rock:
This Is It...Easter is Upon Us.
Happy Easter! Here is a review of what I shared with you last week. For the Church, this is literally it. This is Holy Week. This is the week that marks the story of the Church. If the story of the Savior is marked by a day, the story of the events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection is defined by a week. Let us take a closer look at the week.
Palm Sunday
What always catches my attention on Palm Sunday is the stance of the crowd. In the gospel which begins our Mass, the people “Hail” their king. Jesus has arrived at the outskirts of Jerusalem. They know there is a mood in the air, something is adrift. Something is about to happen. Will Jesus,
  1. Bring justice amid so much injustice? B. Overthrow the Roman government?
  2. Put power back in the hands of those to whom it belongs?
As we learn in the Passion story of that day, the mood of the crowd changes violently. Realizing Jesus’ power lay elsewhere, their words are jolting, “Crucify him. Crucify him.” Think of that for a moment. What would it take for each for each of us to yell out the death of another? And not just any type of death but death by crucifixion?
Holy Thursday
I would ask all of you to read the Farewell Discourse in John’s gospel (John chapters 14–17). Holy Thursday is marked by the word “last.” Think about it:
  1. A. Jesus’ last night on earth.
  2. Jesus’ last supper with his disciples.
  3. Jesus’ last conversation with his disciples before his death.
Little would one know that while much of Holy Thursday would be marked by the “last” it would also prepare us for the “first.”
Good Friday
I can understand the “good” which comes from Good Friday; however, who can’t help but be moved by the horror of this day. Because of our sins, we placed God on the cross. In the Passion Narratives, we hear words like:
  • Darkness.
  • Earthquake.
  • Tearing. The veil in the sanctuary being torn in two.
  • Mocking.
  • Anger.
  • Ridicule.
And the list could go on and on. Only in the mighty workings of God, can any “good” be found in all of this.
And that leads us to Easter. If Holy Thursday is marked by the “last” then Easter Sunday is marked by the “first”.
  1. It is the first day of the week. Sunday marks our day of celebration.
  2. It is the first day of new life. Jesus Christ is risen.
  3. It is the first day of new hope. Sin, death and Satan no longer have the final say.
  4. It is the first day which anticipates the final days. In Jesus Christ, we have the hope of eternal life.
May all of us be blest on this Easter day. Again, Happy Easter!
Peace be to you!
Father Peter Schuster
Vocation View: The Lord has risen; it is true! Through our baptism, he calls us to proclaim new life to the world. Pray for those who herald the good news as priests, brothers, and sisters. (John 20:1-9)
There will be Confession available 1/2 hour before mass on Sundays.
Rice Bowl: Please return Rice Bowls ASAP! Thank you!
The Family of Jim Stenzel would like to thank everyone for all the food that was brought to the house, the help, and the visits. Thanks to Carroll Freking for all the times he took Jim to Mankato for treatments and the numerous times I was taken to appointments by wonderful parishioners and friends since the funeral. It all means the world to us, just like Jim did. His smile, jokes, and big heart will never be forgotten. God Love You. -Patricia Stenzel
Eucharistic Rivial:
The Year of Mission Holy Week: The Week that Changed the World
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. This year’s theme is “ANSWERING GOD’S CALL”
You may also give online at: https://catholicfsmn.org
The SYNOD. Bishop Barron asks that parishioners participate in a survey during the season of Lent prior to holding regional gathering of parish delegates and appointed members from all over the Diocese. The survey is online and accessible via the QR code. You may also access the survey through the dowr.org webpage.
Two representatives from each parish are needed to serve on a Synod for Evangelization & Vocations that will be taking place in Mankato Aug 21 starting at 4pm - Aug 22, full day. You MUST be available during these days/times. Limited hotel rooms are available. Please contact Dana: 507-836-8030 if you are interested in serving. Each church MUST have 2 representatives.
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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.