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Homily

Mass Intentions are an opportunity to share intentions that we hold in our hearts to give in prayer with your parish family.
If you are interested in dedicating a mass to someone, please complete the form here and make a payment to the church. The usual offering for intentions is $5.
For questions, contact the church #218-463-2441

Ministries

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We here at Sacred Heart are ready for a wonderful year of RE!
Registration forms are available Sacred Heart
Religious Education

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Help Needed! We are looking for volunteers to help bring meals for RE students (grades 7-11) on Wednesday. More info and sign up sheets are at the back of the church.

RE Class Times: K-6 3:30-5pm 7-11 6-8pm (meal 6-6:30)

• Lit. of the Word for ages 4-Gr. 1 during 10:30am Sunday Masses have begun.

• Meals for RE students grades 7-11: We are in need of healp for meals through April. Signup sheets are available in the back of church.
• March 25th: NO classes until further notice. 

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YOUTH MINISTRY

ALTAR SERVERS
New Altar Servers at Sacred Heart Church – Asher Munstenteiger and Cece Jack
Our thanks to Asher and Cece for committing themselves to this important ministry in our parish.  Asher and Cece were commissioned at Mass on Saturday, October 5.
 


CONFIRMATION

CONGRATULATIONS!
Sacred Heart
October 12th, 2019
Retreat: 10am-2pm  Mass: 5pm

Student	Parent
Owen Moser	Wilfred & Jennifer Moser
Jarrett Nelson	Ross & Mary Nelson
Faith Restad	Matt & Laterese Restad
Lacey Restad	Matt & Laterese Restad
Joe Roseen	Steven & Diane Roseen
Danielle Sibilleau	Guy & Christine Sibilleau

Thank you to all that got me here to be able to share the gospel. With in the two weeks God is already doing so many great things.

Continue to keep my team in you prayers and let me know if there is anything there is that we could pray for you. God bless you all ❤️

I would like to first kickoff this blogpost by sharing what the Lord's been about this past summer in our Missionary summer training. In past years, our missionary training was for a few weeks and was at the bookends of the summer.  However, after seeking God’s vision for how He is unfolding the mission of Saint Paul’s Outreach, there was a move to shift the rhythm of training this year. This shift was because a new word the Lord spoke to this ministry. The word was we are called “to be a transformational people who lives deep relationships.” People are hungry for community, especially college students! When people encounter others who have deep relationships they wonder what is different about them. Community is the vehicle the God uses to reach His people and build a way of life. It is through this witness that He draws people to His love.


(Question for our parishes:  Does the witness of our relationships in our parishes draw others to the Lord? 
Click here to view her blog.

• Adults: Christ calls us from death to new life. To what new life are you being called during this Lent?
• Kids: How does Jesus help

Special Prayer Intention:

“For those affected by the coronavirus, influenza, and other illnesses; May the sick be granted a swift recovery, the medical personnel receive the support they need, and those grieving the loss of loved ones be sustained by the hope of eternal life and the care of the Church.”

There is NO MASS being celebrated at the churches until further notice. You can live stream our Masses at 10am on Sunday through our Facebook page @RoseauCatholicCommunity

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.

Parish Emergency Response Team (PERT)
A team of parishioners with a diverse background that will gather to assist the parish in a plan to respond to crisis in the community, nation, and world while centered in Jesus Christ and focused on our Catholic faith.

• Meeting Update: Of the parishioners that we have connected with, there are no unmet needs yet. During this time of uncertainty, we ask that everyone stay connected by reaching out to family, friends and neighbors on a regular basis. If you come across unmet needs, you are encouraged to contact the parish office (#218-463-2441) so we can develop a plan of action. PERT will continue to meet on a weekly basis until further notice to discuss our next response to the COVID-19 situation. 
• Next Meeting: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30pm virtually

OFFICIAL STATMENT FROM THE BISHOP: HERE.

Quick Links:
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Daily Readings (USCCB)
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Diocese Resources: Health Agencies, online Masses & Adoration, Catholic Radio, USCCB Daily Readings, Prayers, Spiritual Tips & Ideas, Reach Out: here. 

GOD IS IN CONTROL

COVID-19 Puts Everything into Perspective

Society: What about my plans?!
God: My plans for you are always better than your own. Don't worry. I'm going to work this all out for your good.

Society: We're not going to get anything done!
God: That's the point. You know how you keep spinning your wheels—always working, moving, doing—but never feeling satisfied? I've given you permission to stop. I've cleared your calendars for you! Your worth isn't tied to busyness or accomplishment. All you have to do is take care of each other.
 
Society: What does this all mean?
God: It means I'm in control. It means you are human and I am God. It means I've given you a wonderful opportunity to be the light in a dark world. It means you are going to learn to rely on me.
 
Society: What are we supposed to do when we can't leave our homes?
God: Rest. You are always so busy and overwhelmed, crying out to me weary and exhausted. Can't you use a break from your fast-paced and over-scheduled lives? Go ahead and rest. Pray. Love your families. Be still and spend time with me.
 
Society: You mean we're supposed to stay home with our kids all day, every day?
God: Yes. And you're going to be just fine. This time together is a rare gift. The rush of daily life has come to a halt. Play games. Bake cookies. Work on projects you've never had the time for. Teach them kindness and grace. Show them how to endure difficult circumstances and steer them toward me.
 
Society: We better start hoarding anything we can get our hands on!
God: Prevention, yes. Precaution, yes. Preparedness, yes. But after that, it's time to put the needs of others before your own. When you see someone in need, help them. Offer up what you have. Do not worry about tomorrow! Haven't I always taken care of you? Now, go take care of someone else.
 
Society: Why is this happening?
God: To remind you that I'm in control. To bring your attention back to me.”

FORMED Your Catholic Faith on Demand

Formed.org SPOTLIGHT

KIDS KORNER

FORMED.ORG

1. Visit FORMED.org (use either Edge or Chrome as your internet browser) 
2. Click Sign Up
3. Select "I Belong to a Parish or Organization"
4. Find your parish by name, zip, or parish code
5. Enter your email - and you're in!

We will notify everyone once online giving has been established.
In the meantime, you are welcome and encouraged to mail your donations to the church or sign up for an automatic withdrawl.
For more information or questions, please contact the parish office #218-463-2441.

To see how our project has come about and to see how you can help, click here to read our story and access the pledge form.

SACRED HEART BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE & TOUR

These are the opportunities for you to tour the progress of the Sacred Heart building project.  There will be Capital Campaign and Building Committee members available to answer questions that you may have. You can walk through yourself or ask to be guided.   A lot has been happening so it seemed like a good time to invite you to see the changes.  So much progress to share! We all have so much to be thankful for!

St. Joseph celebrated March 19th
  May we “storm heaven” for you and the intentions closest to your heart? You and I have a special friend and heavenly protector. You and I can turn to “our foster father,” St. Joseph. Jesus is truly our brother, Mary is truly our mother and so, St. Joseph is likewise our own “foster father” and intercessor. When did you last turn to St. Joseph?
  Our heavenly Father entrusted the care of Jesus, his only begotten Son, to St. Joseph. So, too, our intentions and needs can be entrusted to his care and intercession. What intentions and needs weigh most heavily on  your heart today?
  Will you join with us, your Crosier Fathers and Brothers, in “storming heaven,” beseeching St. Joseph during a week of prayer beginning March 13 and concluding on his feast day March 19th.
  Let us pray together during this week of prayer. Let us storm heaven, seeking the protection, strength and comfort of our “foster father,” St. Joseph, for those in greatest need at this moment.
  Over the centuries, our Catholic Church and tradition have entrusted much to St. Joseph’s care. In 1870, Blessed Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph to be a Patron of the Universal Church. Those were some very troubling and dark times for the Church, And St. Joseph was her sure protector and shield.
St. Joseph is the patron of workers, most especially carpenters. He is the protector of families, students and travelers and of adopted children and their parents. Few know St. Joseph is also the patron Saint of Canada, our northern neighbor.
  Especially poignant is that St. Joseph is the patron Saint of the dying. For centuries, Catholics prayed for the grace of a happy death through St. Joseph’s intercession. Although the Gospels do not tell us, we can imagine our dear St. Joseph being comforted by Mary, our Blessed Mother, and Jesus, his foster Son.
  These are a few reasons why our Catholic tradition has upheld St. Joseph for grateful veneration and for powerful intercession.

Stations of the Cross & Video

RESTORED: Stories of Encounter is a six-part documentaries on individuals who had radical encounters with Christ and went on to make a real difference in the world. This series provides vivid and deeply human role models for all who desire life in Christ. Every subject of this series is a moving example of Christ’s perfect love for the poor, the lost, and the weak. They can inspire anyone who wants to do something good to take the leap. All our subjects did was let their great love move them to action. All videos are available: Here.

Sunday +1
we encourage everyone and their famlies to atttend one weekday Mass in addition to the weekend. You can watch, stream or listen to these Masses through the above listed resources! (refer to our COVID-19 section)

Monthly Day of Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving
For the Lent season we have designated the first Friday of the month as a shared day of Pennence. We will practice self-discipline and pennence during this day and support each other as a parish.

Daily Reflections by FORMED.ORG

Christ’s love for you is bursting forth. Embrace him and let his mercy pierce your heart during this Lenten season. Join us for a 40-day journey of welcoming his tender love, beginning with these short, daily videos from Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray. Live in Christ’s love and let him transform your life.
Sign up to receive these reflections straight to your inbox every morning: here.

REDISVOCER THE SAINTS, by Dynamic Catholic
"We are capable of so much more than we think. You have no idea what you are capable of. None of us do. God is constantly trying to open our eyes to the amazing possibilities that he has enfolded in our being. The saints continue this work, encouraging us to explore all our God-given potential, not with speeches but with the example of their lives.

When we have the courage to collaborate with God and pursue our truest self, he lights a fire within us that is so bright and warm, it keeps shining long after our days on this earth have come to an end. The lives of the saints have captivated the people of every age for this very reason.

There are two questions that confront the people of every place and time, questions that confront you and me today: Are you satisfied with the direction the world is moving in? Are you satisfied with your life?

These questions are always before us, within us, around us. They are part of our spiritual quest and part of our human quest. These questions linger in our minds when we read the news of happenings in our own country and around the world. They tickle our souls when we witness the battle between good and evil, however it manifests in our own lives.

Are you satisfied with the direction the world is moving in? This is one of life's inescapable questions, and we each respond with passionate action or selfish indifference.

Our collective dissatisfaction with the direction of the world leads to the consensus that the world needs changing. And yet, we seem gripped by exasperation and paralyzed by the false belief that we can't do anything about it. The saints dispel that exasperation and inspire us to bold action. They remind us over and over again: We can change the world."