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

Weekly Words from The Rock:

We are back to the Sundays of Ordinary Time. With the conclusion of the Easter season, we picked up with the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. However, the Sundays since Pentecost have honored Feasts and Solemnities. In order, they are:

And finally, this weekend we come to a Sunday which celebrates Ordinary Time - the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Please remember what I have shared previously. When we think of the word "ordinary" words which come to mind are:

Such isn't the case of the Church's understanding of Ordinary Time. Ordinary Time marks the longest season of the church year and is filled with stories of Jesus' healing, teaching, preaching, and ministering. It is a time which challenges us on how we are to live our faith, how we are to act, what we are to say, and how to be true disciples. Without Ordinary Time, we struggle to understand who we are and why we exist.

Thus, in the week's ahead, pay attention to the readings. Learn from Jesus Christ and pray we conform our lives more to that of our Savior.

This comes from the Wesleyan Christian Advocate. Question: Can I be a Christian without joining the church? Answer: Yes, it is possible. It is something like being:

Get the point?

Somedays, it is difficult to accept who we are. We struggle with ourselves, accepting ourselves, and our self-worth. Yes, like many, I have such days. I came across the following and, while the author is unknown, it helps one to understand the importance of self-acceptance.

"Have patience with all things but first with yourself. Never confuse your mistakes with your value as a human being. You're a perfectly valuable, creative, worthwhile person simply because you exist. And no amount of triumphs or tribulations can ever change that. Unconditional self-acceptance is the core of a peaceful mind."

If you haven't done so, please send in your pledge for the Catholic Ministries Appeal. Any monies raised over the goal are returned to each respective parish at 100%. Also, any monies raised over the goal are not assessed by the diocese. The Catholic Ministries Appeal is a great way for us to raise funds for our parishes. Please be generous!

Peace be to you!

Father Peter Schuster

Vocation View: The harvest is rich, but the workers are few. Ask the harvest master to send workers into the harvest. Pray for vocations!

(Luke 10:1-9)

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

Office Closed: The office will be closed from June 25th - July 6th. Please call Father Schuster if there is an emergency.

Liturgy Roles: Looking to become more involved in church? Please contact Melanie if you would be interested in helping out with the rosary readings, serving, ushering, eucharist minister, lector, or contribution steward.

Southwest Area CCW Meeting for the deceased members will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, July 22nd at St Joseph Catholic Church in Lakefield. All are invited to attend.

*A Holy Year of the forgiveness of sin, conversion and joyful celebration.

“The coming Jubilee will thus be a Holy Year marked by the hope that does not fade, our hope in God. May it help us to recover the confident trust that we require, in the Church and in society, in our interpersonal relationships, in international relations, and in our task of promoting the dignity of all persons and respect for God’s gift of creation.” (Pope Francis, Spes Non Confundit 25)

For more information about Jubilee please visit the following website: https://www.usccb.org/jubilee2025

Sacred Heart in Heron Lake is a Jubilee location within the Diocese of Winona-Rochester

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: The weekday Mass Schedule is now back to every week, celebrating Masses on every Tuesday through Friday in the tri-parish. See the front of the bulletin for the 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, signs at the church, announcements or even the bulletin when able. Thank you for your understanding.

This week, there will be no weekday Mass on July 8th - 11th in the tri-parish.

Every year, all parishes in the Diocese of Winona-Rochester participate in the Missionary Cooperative Plan Weekend Appeal. This weekend, our tri parish will hear Fr. Rogue Buezas from Argentina, representing, “The Institute of the Incarnate Word”. (IVE) Go to: WEB: http://www.hogarsanmartin.org/ FB page: FB: https://tinyurl.com/yc62vjh3 for more information.

Once “the Mass is ended” and we go on our way, you might feel that there is more. What else should we think about? The Mass is only ended in terms of a particular parish family gathering coming to a temporary halt, but for us, the Mass continues.

SYNOD For Evangelization and Vocations: Mankato Aug 21 starting at 4pm through Aug 22, full day. Two Representatives from each parish are needed to serve on this SYNOD. 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.

On Wednesday, July 16th at 6:30pm, join us for a free meal and an exploration of the Good Samaritan parable and what it means to be someone’s neighbor. United Methodist Church, 900 N Hwy, Jackson, MN. This event is part of the Belonging Begins with Us initiative to build understanding, social connections and belonging.

Catholic Ministries Appeal: Every Doner Counts as we fund Catholic Ministries education and evangelism in Southern MN. Please prayerfully consider what is feasible for your family-$30, $300, $3000-every gift matters to help each church reach their parish’s goal. To give online, visit www.catholicfsmn.org

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.