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 (2-9)
Weekday
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13
Mk 6:53-56 (329)
Weekday
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13
Mk 6:53-56 (329)
Tuesday (2-10)
Saint Scholastica, Virgin, Memorial
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30
Mk 7:1-13 (330)
Saint Scholastica, Virgin, Memorial
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30
Mk 7:1-13 (330)
Wednesday (2-11)
Our Lady of Lourdes
1 Kgs 10:1-10
Mk 7:14-23 (331) 18
Our Lady of Lourdes
1 Kgs 10:1-10
Mk 7:14-23 (331) 18
Thursday (2-12)
Weekday
1 Kgs 11:4-13
Mk 7:24-30 (332)
Weekday
1 Kgs 11:4-13
Mk 7:24-30 (332)
Friday (2-13)
Weekday
1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19
Mk 7:31-37 (333)
Weekday
1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19
Mk 7:31-37 (333)
Saturday (2-14)
Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop, Memorial
1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34
Mk 8:1-10 (334)
Saints Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop, Memorial
1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34
Mk 8:1-10 (334)
Sunday (2-15)
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sir 15:15-20
1 Cor 2:6-10
Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 (76) Pss II
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sir 15:15-20
1 Cor 2:6-10
Mt 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 (76) Pss II
Monday (2-16)
Weekday
Jas 1:1-11
Mk 8:11-13 (335)
Weekday
Jas 1:1-11
Mk 8:11-13 (335)
Tuesday (2-17)
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Jas 1:12-18
Mk 8:14-21 (336)
The Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order
Jas 1:12-18
Mk 8:14-21 (336)
Wednesday (2-18)
Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18
2 Cor 5:20-6:2
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (219) Pss IV
Ash Wednesday
Jl 2:12-18
2 Cor 5:20-6:2
Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 (219) Pss IV
Thursday (2-19)
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Dt 30:15-20
Lk 9:22-25 (220)
Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Dt 30:15-20
Lk 9:22-25 (220)
Friday (2-20)
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:1-9a
Mt 9:14-15 (221)
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Is 58:1-9a
Mt 9:14-15 (221)
Saturday (2-21)
Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Is 58:9b-14
Lk 5:27-32 (222)
Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Is 58:9b-14
Lk 5:27-32 (222)
Sunday (2-22)
First Sunday of Lent
Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19
Mt 4:1-11 (22) Pss I
First Sunday of Lent
Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7
Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19
Mt 4:1-11 (22) Pss I
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
Ash Wednesday Masses:
9:00am - Heron Lake
5:15pm - Windom
7:00pm - Brewster
5:15pm - Windom
7:00pm - Brewster
Easter Masses:
Maundy Thursday:
7:00pm - Heron Lake
Good Friday:
3:00pm - Brewster
4:30pm - Heron Lake
6:30pm - Windom
4:30pm - Heron Lake
6:30pm - Windom
Holy Saturday:
8:00pm - Heron Lake
Easter Sunday:
8:00am - Windom
10:00am - Brewster
10:00am - Brewster
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:
The Best is Yet to Come...
To people’s question, Father, what do you enjoy most about priesthood, my answer is two-fold:
- The opportunity to celebrate the sacraments with God’s people. There is a great deal of joy for any priest in being able to pass on the faith (baptism). There is a great deal of joy in feeding people with Christ’s Body and Blood (Eucharist). There is a great deal of joy in being able to bring people healing (Confession and Anointing of the Sick). There is a great deal of joy in seeing the youth be empowered through the Holy Spirit in carrying on the faith (Confirmation). There is a great deal of joy in being able to celebrate with a couple, the beginning their life together (Marriage).
- The sheer number of people a priest has the opportunity to meet and serve. Each new assignment brings new people. New people teach me new things, bring new encounters and friendships, and allow me into their lives. There is nothing like the life of a priest.
I often here people speak of the “good old days.” When I think back on life, there were certain things which were simpler back in the day.
- As a child, I didn’t need to cook. Mom took care of the meals.
- As a child, I didn’t have to worry about food, clothing, or shelter. Dad took care of the food, clothing, and shelter through farming.
- When I could start driving, I didn’t have to worry about purchasing a vehicle. I drove the old family car.
- When I had to put fuel in the vehicle, I backed up to the family fuel barrel and filled up.
- I didn’t have to worry about driving to every baseball or football practice when school wasn’t in session. I would hop on the bike and ride the two miles to town.
- While smartphones are a blessing, things were a bit simpler without the smartphone.
- My first assignment as pastor was defined by two parishes, not seven. HA! HA!
- When I was first ordained, there were more priests to serve the people of the diocese. You get the drift.
With age, things change.
- I am responsible for my own meals.
- I am responsible for my own vehicle. The family fuel barrel is still there, yet if I filled from it every time I was home, my brother would question my sanity.
- Biking would be more challenging considering Windom is 35 miles away.
- Smartphones are a part of our everyday life.
- There are not as many priests as when I was first ordained.
- And yes, I am the pastor of seven parishes.
Still, if you were to ask, would I like to go back and live in the “good old days” with less responsibilities and concerns, my answer is “No.” While thirty to forty years ago, things may have been simpler, I enjoy my life. I enjoy the people I have been given the responsibility to serve. The longer I have been a priest, the greater my realization of how much people appreciate their priest/pastor. A word of compliment to you. Yes, seven parishes are a lot, still you have been wonderful people to serve and have been very good to me. For that, I am very appreciative.
And remember what our faith teaches. While the “good old days” have taught us valuable lessons, we don’t live for the “good old days.” We point and push to the future. The future holds with it a promise. If we are faithful, eternal life is ours. May our life point to that hope!
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
Vocation View: The Lord has a plan for each one of us; we have the ability to say yes or no. Don’t be afraid to say yes if the Lord is calling you to priesthood or religious life
1 Corinthians 2:6-10
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!
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.
Liturgical Roles for February/March now available.
Faith Formation: There will be no Faith Formation classes for the elementary students today, February 15th. There will be NO Faith Formation classes for high school students on Wednesday, February 18th.
Prize List for Fun Sunday is available to view on the bulletin boards at the church entrance.
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 May1-3, 2026! Deadline to register is March 1st.
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, 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
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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.