28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Parishioner,

    Fr. Britto Berchmans will be here at Sacred Heart this month for a parish mission.  He will be speaking about the central sacrament for our Catholic faith, Eucharist. As the pandemic drags on, our parish’s Eucharistic life has suffered.  Many people love to participate but have been unable to come.to church.  I was making a communion call and speaking to one such couple in their home this week.  They shared how every time they think about coming to Mass the COVID 19 virus erupts again.  I could tell that they were very sad about this but could understand their plight.

     Many other people I’m afraid absolve themselves from attending Mass because of the virus but do many other risky things without concern.  Perhaps we all need some words of reassurance and some motivation.

     Fr. Britto is an inspiring presenter.  I would recommend that people come and learn why we love the Eucharist all over again.  The presentations will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.  We will take appropriate precautions so that everyone is safe. 

I hope to see you at the Mission.

May Our Lady and All the Angels and Saints watch over you.

Fr. Mark

P.S. Please remember to return your Annual Diocesan Appeal Card.  It would be great to make our goal again this year.  This is a big financial boost to our parish. Otherwise we must make up the shortfall out of our collections.