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

Weekly Words from The Rock:

In many of life’s situations, a perspective can depend upon the person. Let us look at some thoughts from the positive thinking side of life:

Even when things have gone as wrong as they can go wrong, don’t get discouraged. The old expression about “If you fall off a horse, the best thing to do is get right back on,” has a lot of wisdom written into it. It is the same with life. Sometimes we go riding along, having the time of our life, when all of a sudden the unexpected happens and turns our world around. But it’s then...when we’re feeling anxious and hurt and afraid...that we need to look deep inside and see – that we can either stay in the place where we fell, or we can get right back up and go confidently in the direction of tomorrow. And remember...it’s okay to stay down as long as it takes to recover from each and every fall. But don’t ever be afraid of getting up and beginning again just as soon as you feel the need...because “next time” might very well be the time that you succeed.

This piece is entitled “Property Laws of a Toddler: Some say that this is evidence of Original Sin.” For those familiar with a toddler, does this sound familiar?

Psychologist William Marston asked three thousand people, “What have you to live for?” He was shocked to discover that 94% were simply enduring the present while they waited for the future...waited for something to happen...waited for the children to grow up and leave home...waited for the next year...waited for retirement...waited for a better time...waited for someone to die...waited for tomorrow, unable to see that all anyone has is today-this day-because yesterday is gone and tomorrow exists only in hope.

So live your life in Jesus Christ today!!!

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: Pay attention to the nourishment you receive from the Bread of Life. Share it with another.

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16

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

Meetings: Pastoral and Finance Councils will meet on Wednesday, June 17th with Pastoral starting at 6 PM and Finance at 6:45 PM.

Cemetery Decorations: Please remember to remove ALL planters and decorations that obstruct mowing before Monday, June 1st. This includes all flowers and solar lights that are not attached to the head stone base. Anything the cemetery caretakers have to remove, after June 2nd, will be placed by the East gate for a short time. Thank you!

Office Closed: The office will be closed from June 26th through July 5th. Please call Father Schuster if there is an emergency.

Recent Changes Have taken place with the Catholic Foundation (CMA). Checks should be made payable to : Diocese of Winona-Rochester. It is very helpful if donors include CMA– Heron Lake in the memo line. The CMA appeal, as always, remains a tremendous benefit for our parishes when goals are met and overage funds are returned.

Join Us on Wednesday, June 24th to say farewell to Father Antony after 9 AM Mass. We will gather in the basement with refreshments to wish him well and thank him for his time with our Parish.

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: 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.

Amen.

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.

Mikkelsen Manor invites all seniors to join us Fridays at 2:00 pm for Bingo fun with our residents! Call Brenda with any questions, 507-831-0745.

The cost of educating one seminarian averages $45,000 per year, totaling over $1 million annually. This financial burden can be a major obstacle for those discerning a priestly vocation.
That’s why I’m asking for your support. Your gift to the Seminarian Education Fund directly helps form future priests-men who will preach the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and shepherd our parishes for generations to come.

Let us not allow financial hardship to stand in the way of God’s work. With your generosity and God’s grace, we will continue to cultivate a rich harvest of vocations in southern Minnesota.
Thank you for your faith, your prayers, and our support.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Rev. Robert Barron
Bishop of Winona-Rochester

The Catholic Ministries Appeal has started and 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. You can give online at: https:// catholicfsmn.org.

The Peter’s Pence Collection fulfills two aims set by the Holy See: “(1) To support the Holy Father’s mission among peoples and (2) To support numerous charitable works in aid of people and families in all difficulties

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.