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

Weekly Words From The Rock:

I will be taking vacation the following days:

November 9-16

After this weekend’s Masses, I will venture home in search of the great whitetail deer. Unlike the duck population around Freeborn, the deer are plentiful. However, before I walk to my stand, I need to have my checklist in order:

Should I forget something, I don’t get angry, upset or panic for where we live is only 1/4 miles from the deer blind.

There is one absolute must when it comes to the whitetail and me. Years ago, I was on stand when two deer stood twenty yards from me. I had plenty of time to look them over for I didn’t want to harvest a fawn. I did harvest one of the animals and when I walked over couldn’t believe my eyes. I harvested a fawn. I was sick to my stomach. I refuse to have another occurrence. I will even pass on harvesting a deer if there is the slightest sense of doubt.

Years ago, someone gave me a hat with the Bible verse from the forty-sixth Psalm. Psalm 46:10 reads, “Be still, and know that I am God.” That is what I enjoy about deer hunting. The peace and quiet and in the stillness praying with God. That stillness keeps everything in check.

There are some certainties this deer hunting season. I will see pheasants and wide varieties of birds. Too, I will see deer. On our property, there are numerous deer. The question is, “Will I harvest one?” Every time I aim, I am reminded of how much it costs to process a deer. Most times, that is all the encouragement I need. I put the rifle down without firing a shot.

In the meantime, have a great week and
keep me in your prayers! Pray I don’t shoot a fawn!

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: Oil and time: light and patience - requirements for discipleship. Keep your eyes open! In time, you will see what you are called to do.

Matthew 25:1-13

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

Meeting: CCW will meet on November 10th at 7PM in the church basement.

Catholic Charities Baby Bottle Campaign has concluded. Thank you so much for helping support this wonderful campaign to help mothers and babies in our area.

Looking For Volunteers: This year Sacred Heart in Heron Lake will host an Immaculate Conception of Mary Mass on Tuesday, December 8th at 8:30 AM and Christmas Eve Mass on December 24th at 6:00 PM. Looking for people to fill the Liturgical Roles for both those days as scheduling for holidays is difficult. Sign up sheets for both dates are located in the back of Church. Thank you!

The Southwest Area Diocesan CCW is looking for a Commission Chair. A commission chair reads a report from the Diocesan newsletter at each area meeting. They are, also, looking for the position of Vice President. They would like to return to a 2 year term. If interested contact the off ice or Barb Hussong.

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.

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.

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

Camp Summit - Emails have been sent out to families with students in grades 5-7 and we want students to attend. We will be attending July 19th - July 22nd, 2027. Please put this on your summer calendar. If your family would like more info, contact the Faith Formation office.

Steubenville - Rochester 2027 is July 9th - July 11th. All students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. Please encourage your student to attend this amazing experience in their confirmation journey. Registration starts the 18th of November.

To help families with the cost we are launching a meal every month to FUNDRAISE and defray the cost of Camp Summit $350/per student, Steubenville $525/per student. That is why your generosity on the meals has been so greatly appreciated!!

High School Youth Retreat will be January 9th & 10th, 2027. This is an overnight and there is still room. The Theme is “The Darkroom”. This is a great event, but need to know by Nov. 23rd.

Families don’t let the price tag hold you back, grab a registration or come and talk to the Faith Formation Office. These are amazing opportunities for our students.

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.