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 (1-12)
Weekday (First Week in Ordinary Time)
1 Sm 1:1-8
Mk 1:14-20
Weekday (First Week in Ordinary Time)
1 Sm 1:1-8
Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday (1-13)
Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1 Sm 1:9-20
Mk 1:21-28
Saint Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
1 Sm 1:9-20
Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday (1-14)
Weekday
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
Mk 1:29-39
Weekday
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20
Mk 1:29-39
Thursday (1-15)
Weekday
1 Sm 4:1-11
Mk 1:40-45
Weekday
1 Sm 4:1-11
Mk 1:40-45
Friday (1-16)
Weekday
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a
Mk 2:1-12
Weekday
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a
Mk 2:1-12
Saturday (1-17)
Saint Anthony, Abbot, Memorial
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a
Mk 2:13-17
Saint Anthony, Abbot, Memorial
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a
Mk 2:13-17
Sunday (1-18)
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 49:3, 5-6
1 Cor 1:1-3
Jn 1:29-34
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 49:3, 5-6
1 Cor 1:1-3
Jn 1:29-34
Monday (1-19)
Weekday
1 Sm 15:16-23
Mk 2:18-22 (311)
Weekday
1 Sm 15:16-23
Mk 2:18-22 (311)
Tuesday (1-20)
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Saint Sebastian, Martyr
1 Sm 16:1-13
Mk 2:23-28 (312)
Saint Fabian, Pope and Martyr
Saint Sebastian, Martyr
1 Sm 16:1-13
Mk 2:23-28 (312)
Wednesday (1-21)
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, Memorial
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
Mk 3:1-6 (313) Pss Prop
Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, Memorial
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51
Mk 3:1-6 (313) Pss Prop
Thursday (1-22)
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7
Mk 3:7-12 (314)
or, for the Day of Prayer, any readings from the Mass “For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life” (Lectionary for Mass Supplement, 947A-947E)
or the Mass “For Peace and Justice” (887-891)
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7
Mk 3:7-12 (314)
or, for the Day of Prayer, any readings from the Mass “For Giving Thanks to God for the Gift of Human Life” (Lectionary for Mass Supplement, 947A-947E)
or the Mass “For Peace and Justice” (887-891)
Friday (1-23)
Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; USA: Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin
1 Sm 24:3-21
Mk 3:13-19 (315)
Saint Vincent, Deacon and Martyr; USA: Saint Marianne Cope, Virgin
1 Sm 24:3-21
Mk 3:13-19 (315)
Saturday (1-24)
Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Memorial
2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27
Mk 3:20-21 (316)
Saint Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Memorial
2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27
Mk 3:20-21 (316)
Sunday (1-25)
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:23-9:3
1 Cor 1:10-13, 17
Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 (67) Pss III
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:23-9:3
1 Cor 1:10-13, 17
Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 (67) Pss III
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:
Behold the Lamb of God
What many Catholics do not realize is that most of what we recite during Mass comes to us from Sacred Scripture. Let me provide examples from the Introductory Rite, Penitential Rite, Gloria, and Profession of Faith:
- “In the Name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19)
- “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all” (2 Corinthians 13:13)
- “I confess to Almighty God, and to you my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault” (James 5:16)
- “Lord have mercy” (Tobit 8:4)
- “Christ have mercy” (1 Timothy 1:2)
- “Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth” (Luke 2:14)
- “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth” (Genesis 14:19)
- “Of all that is seen and unseen” (Colossians 1:16)
- “I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father” (Luke 1:35)
- “God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in being with the Father” (Hebrews 1:3)
- “Through him all things were made” (John 1:1-4)
- “For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven” (John 3:13)
- “By the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary and became man” (Matthew 1:18)
- “For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate” (John 19:16)
- “He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3)
- “He ascended into heaven” (Luke 24:51)
- “He is seated at the right hand of the Father” (Colossians 3:1)
- “He will come again to judge the living and the dead” (2 Timothy 4:1)
- “His kingdom will have no end” (Luke 1:33)
- “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life” (Acts 2:17)
- “Who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified” (John 14:16)
- “He has spoken through the prophets” (1 Peter 1:10-11)
- “I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic church” (Romans 12:5)
- “I acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins” (Acts 2:38)
- “I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come” (Romans 6:5)
In today’s gospel from John 1:29-34, Jesus approaches John the Baptist and John says, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.” Sound familiar? It should. They are the words which appear to us before we receive the Precious Body and Blood of Jesus Christ at Mass. They reference Jesus as the “Lamb of God.” A lamb’s purpose is two-fold:
- A lamb sacrifices its life to feed us.
- A lamb, in sacrifice, sheds its blood for us.
That is the story of Jesus Christ. Jesus sacrificed his life for us so we could feed upon him in the Eucharist. Two, Jesus shed his blood for us for the sake of our sins. Through his sacrificial act, we have the hope of eternal life.
If the words “Behold the Lamb of God...” are shared, we find ourselves kneeling. Our response also has Scriptural roots. In Matthew 8:5-13, a centurion’s servant is paralyzed. Jesus offers to go to the centurion’s home and heal his servant. In response, the centurion states, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” Impressed by the man’s faith, Jesus sends the centurion away promising his servant has been healed.
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: From our birth God calls us to be whole, holy people. How are you growing in wholeness and holiness? For some, the path to wholeness and holiness is through service as a sister, brother, or priest. Think about it!
1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Eternal rest grant unto
Marilyn Fest who passed away on January 6, 2026. Her funeral was held at Sacred Heart in Heron Lake on Friday, January 16 and she was laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery. May her soul rest in peace. We remember her loved ones in prayer.
There will be Confession available 1/2 hour before mass on Sundays.
Mission Quilt Sewing will be on Tuesdays at 1:30 PM in Steger Hall, weather permitting. 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 Rectory. Thank you!
Mark Your Calendars!
Fun Sunday will take place on Sunday, February 1st with a snow date of February 8th. Please give all raffle donations to Lisa Carlson. Raffle tickets have been mailed. We are, also, accepting $5 per family for Bingo prizes.
Reminder: If school is late or closed due to adverse weather, Wednesday Mass is also canceled. Sunday Mass cancellation will be announced on KDOM and Worthington Radio Stations, along with being posted on Facebook.
Sacred Heart of Brewster is now taking applications for the position of Office Administrator Job title descriptions are available. Please contact Father Schuster or Loretta Smith at 507-370-2215.
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.
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester is excited to send, for a second time, a group of religious and laity from our diocese to experience and participate in the Walk to Mary from May 1 - 3, 2026!
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.
Diocese of Winona-Rochester Prayer for Vocations
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.
Amen
‘Who is My Neighbor? Join Catholic Charities Parish Social Ministry at St. Francis Xavier in Windom for a day of reflection. On this day we will explore scripture, Church teaching, the historical context of immigration and welcoming the stranger. Join us and reflect on the ‘Parable of the Good Samaritan’ and the teachings of the Catholic Church. We look forward to learning and praying with you. The day of reflection will take place on January 31st from 10 am to 2 pm at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom. A meal will be served to encourage further discussion. Register with Maria at 507-905-8602 or email mahmed@ccsomn.org.
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. 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.