Times & Homilies
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Sunday Mass
Saturday (Vigil) 4:30 pm Sunday: 10:00am Daily Mass Thursday 11:00 am Friday 11:00 am Devotions Rosary: Thursday and Friday 10:40 am Adoration: Every first Friday of the month 11:30 am - 8 pm Stations of the Cross: Fridays of Lent at 6:30 pm Mass Intentions: Request a Mass Card Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00-4:15 pm, or by appointment |
Accommodating the Faithful
Sacred Heart makes every effort to accommodate and normalize the experience of Communion for the faithful, including those suffering from celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Therefore, if you wish to receive a low gluten host, please seek direction from Fr. Bob. You will be responsible for adding your host to the ciborium attached to the gold bowl and then receiving Communion from the pastor. If you have questions, please let us know ahead of time in order to normalize the experience of Communion. During Holy Week there will be extra low gluten hosts which will be consecrated for consumption. |
Padre Portion
This weekend we honor two groups: our graduates and our Fathers and the men in our lives that have mentored us. First of all, graduation is a big milestone no matter what age. I missed celebrating the "Kindergarten Graduation" at St. Agatha's because of a conflict. Maybe next year. But whether for one of our young people to transition into middle school, high school, or college this is an achievement. An achievement that I remind them is recognition that they have used the blessings of their God-given gifts. This brought to mind a Homily Fr. Tommy Lane used on the Feast of the Ascension. I shared it with you briefly on that weekend, but I feel it bears worth repeating. When asked his high school graduates, these are their responses.
At the end of high school what do you want to do? -- I want to pursue my college degree.
After your college degree what do you want to do? -- I want to go to grad school.
After grad school what do you want to do? -- I want to get a job.
Then what do you want to do? -- I want to make big money.
What do you want to do after making money? -- I want to build a big house.
After that what do you intend to do? -- I want to get married.
What will you do after getting married? -- I will have a family.
What will you do after having a family? -- I will retire.
What do you want to do after you retire? -- I want to take a rest.
What will you do after you take a rest? --I don't know.
Will you die? --Oh, yes, I will die too.
We are so busy doing things, achieving, making progress that we can forget what life is all about, preparing to meet God in heaven. We must remember we are only passing through on this earth. We are pilgrims on a journey. Congratulations to our graduates for their accomplishments. However, like the student who had an answer for everything but never thought about dying and what would happen then we must never forget no matter what age that God has great plans for us that are out of this world.
This weekend we also celebrate Father’s Day. This day was often bittersweet for me after my father died in 1978. I couldn’t go buy a card or a gift. There was no celebration. Now that I am looking back on the past 24 years and having the humbling honor of being called “Father”, I realize the joys and the responsibilities of having that title. You have made me (making me) into the “Father” God is calling me to be: a holy priest. I hope that I have helped you to be drawn to a deeper holiness, and helped you to help each other to be as Jesus commands: “Be holy as our Father in heaven is holy.”
Blessings on all of the men in our Sacred Heart parish on this most special of days. Blessings on all of you for your constant care, prayers and support over these past 5+ years.
God Bless.
This weekend we honor two groups: our graduates and our Fathers and the men in our lives that have mentored us. First of all, graduation is a big milestone no matter what age. I missed celebrating the "Kindergarten Graduation" at St. Agatha's because of a conflict. Maybe next year. But whether for one of our young people to transition into middle school, high school, or college this is an achievement. An achievement that I remind them is recognition that they have used the blessings of their God-given gifts. This brought to mind a Homily Fr. Tommy Lane used on the Feast of the Ascension. I shared it with you briefly on that weekend, but I feel it bears worth repeating. When asked his high school graduates, these are their responses.
At the end of high school what do you want to do? -- I want to pursue my college degree.
After your college degree what do you want to do? -- I want to go to grad school.
After grad school what do you want to do? -- I want to get a job.
Then what do you want to do? -- I want to make big money.
What do you want to do after making money? -- I want to build a big house.
After that what do you intend to do? -- I want to get married.
What will you do after getting married? -- I will have a family.
What will you do after having a family? -- I will retire.
What do you want to do after you retire? -- I want to take a rest.
What will you do after you take a rest? --I don't know.
Will you die? --Oh, yes, I will die too.
We are so busy doing things, achieving, making progress that we can forget what life is all about, preparing to meet God in heaven. We must remember we are only passing through on this earth. We are pilgrims on a journey. Congratulations to our graduates for their accomplishments. However, like the student who had an answer for everything but never thought about dying and what would happen then we must never forget no matter what age that God has great plans for us that are out of this world.
This weekend we also celebrate Father’s Day. This day was often bittersweet for me after my father died in 1978. I couldn’t go buy a card or a gift. There was no celebration. Now that I am looking back on the past 24 years and having the humbling honor of being called “Father”, I realize the joys and the responsibilities of having that title. You have made me (making me) into the “Father” God is calling me to be: a holy priest. I hope that I have helped you to be drawn to a deeper holiness, and helped you to help each other to be as Jesus commands: “Be holy as our Father in heaven is holy.”
Blessings on all of the men in our Sacred Heart parish on this most special of days. Blessings on all of you for your constant care, prayers and support over these past 5+ years.
God Bless.
Listen and learn from this week's homily
Ministry Assignments for July 7 - September 30, 2018
Special note: If you are unable to serve for an assignment, please find a substitute in advance and notify the office as to who will take your assigned time and date. If you have a need to be removed from the ministry assignments, please contact Shelley in the office. Thank you!
Special note: If you are unable to serve for an assignment, please find a substitute in advance and notify the office as to who will take your assigned time and date. If you have a need to be removed from the ministry assignments, please contact Shelley in the office. Thank you!
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