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

COF Pancake Breakfast: Catholic Order of Foresters will be hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast on Palm Sunday, March 29th. If you are willing, they are looking for a few extra hands to just show up and help that day. THANK YOU !! CCW will be doing a quilt raffle again this year, with a quilt made by Delores Pelzel. Tickets have been mailed.

Weekly Words from The Rock:

As I compose this Holy Week column, the two words which came to mind were, “What if?” Here are some examples which come to mind from my life:

Questions like these lead us to the unknown. To each of the questions I posed above, I now, having lived through them, have the answers. There are still questions which lead to uncertainty.

These are questions I can’t answer and I am glad I don’t have the answers. What would life look like if I knew the exact date and year I was going to die? If I had the answer, wouldn’t there be a great deal of stress and anxiety, almost dreading the months, weeks, and days prior?

When I think of the story of Jesus and Holy Week, I can’t help but think that Jesus did know. He knew:

That would be more than I could ask, imagine, or handle. Despite all of this, Jesus knew one other thing – he would rise from the dead. His death and resurrection would be the hope and glory for you and me. Let us never forget what Jesus Christ has done for us! A blessed Holy Week to all of you.

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: Blest are they who come in the name of the Lord! Am I being called to proclaim Jesus as a priest, deacon, brother or sister?

Matthew 21:1-11

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

Faith Formation: Thank you to all the teachers for taking the time to teach our young parishioners about our faith over this last year. We appreciate your dedication and time.

2nd Collection for Joseph Bartosh March 29th. These collections will happen four times throughout the year. This collection is to show our church and community support to our Parishioner who has taken on the great duty of Seminary in the hopes of one day being a priest.

Rice Bowls: Please return rice bowls ASAP.

Thank You to all who helped with and attended Stations of the Cross during Lent. We couldn’t do it without you!

Faith Formation Confirmation Teacher: Mackenzie Erickson — mackenziefreking@hotmail.com

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.

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.

Nurses/EMTs – Camp Summit needs nurses/ EMTs for our first week of camp. Week one runs July 25-30th. The nursing team ensures the safety and care of all the middle school youth, high school youth, and adult volunteers at camp. Visit our website at campsummitwinona.org to learn more about Camp Summit. If interested or would like more information, please email campsummitwinona@gmail.com.

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.

Windom Ministerial Lenten Service Wednesday, March 25th, Noon Service with meal to follow. Free Will Donation during Service goes to Ministerial and Donation during meal goes to the Church providing the meal.

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.