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Sacred Heart Chicken 'Que - Charcoal Chicken Dinner on at Sacred Heart, Wahkon Saturday, June 20 - serving from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Dinner includes: Chicken, potato salad and baked beans. This is a fundraiser for our parish. We are looking for some helpers. Please contact Gerry Kroll at 507-450-2738.
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026 - Champions of the Faith!
Sacred Heart & Opstead Churches are hosting VBS ‘26 Champions of the Faith - July 13-16 from 5:15 pm - 8:30 pm. Ages 0-14 are welcome at Opstead Church, 47182 State Hwy 47, Isle. Let’s team up with the “Holy Heroes” as we learn to run the race of our Faith! For planning purposes & FREE t-shirt, please pre-register by Monday, June 22! Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4rkSbI59YiHUezFgUxmiQT-ObIsKnZWtNyXgN1mzaDnFhHQ/viewform
Take a weekend away at a TEC Retreat! Where: Belle Prairie Who? YOU and it’s not too late to sign up!
What? TEC (Together Encounter Christ) is a three-day retreat for both youth (age 16+) and adults. Discover
more about yourself, and deepen your relationship with Christ. Step away from the normal rhythm of life
this summer and experience something meaningful, restorative, and real.
When? June 27-29 (Sat.-Mon.) Where: Central Minnesota TEC in Belle Prairie (just north of Little Falls)
Visit: www.cmtec.org or call (320) 532-4455 for cost and registration information (scholarships are available - contact Kathy at (320) 532-3122) Questions about TEC? Ask someone who’s been there: Tim Honek, Margaret Hitzemann, Kathy Lundeen, Br. Christopher, Marge Agnew, Paul Dickson, Amanda Gjerde, Shellie Athman, and Tracy Sam.
Baby Bottle Campaign - The Baby Bottle Campaign to support the Rum River Life Choices Center has come to and end. Please return your baby bottles to the parish office.
Senior Day at the ROC - All Seniors are invited to the Ralph Olson Center (ROC) in Onamia on Wednesday, June 24 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We will have a hot lunch, dessert, meet and visit with friends and play Bingo! If you would like to attend and need a ride, please call Alice Nickolay at 612-760-1333. We look forward to seeing you!
All Things New - As we continue to move forward with our All Things New planning process, there are five guiding principles that will be essential: Missionary Discipleship, Sacramental Life, Engaging the Laity, Listening as a Way of Being Church, and Prudent Stewardship. All of these principles come directly from the current reality report and the pastoral visits with Bishop Neary. These principles are essential because they serve as foundational values that anchor decision-making, promote unity, and keep the community focused on its mission. For further information, additional resources and descriptions of the guiding principles, visit www.stcdio.org/all-things-new/
Cemetery Update – The cemetery board is happy to announce that the newly remodeled Reflection Area is now complete. Please stop out and take a look! We have currently raised $11,360 with roughly $6,600 still needed. Thank you in advance for any help you can extend toward this project.
New Census/Registration Forms – Please submit your census/registration forms by the end of February. Phone calls will begin the first week of March for those who have not returned the forms or contacted the Parish Office.
Health Emergency Volunteers Needed - We are blessed to have a medical facility close to our church if needed; however, what do we do when a parishioner or guest needs assistance during Mass? Typically, this is where the Ushers step in, but not all of our ushers have medical training. Therefore, we would like to compile a list of active parishioners who are willing and able to be consulted DURING Mass or to help with the use of the AED in the dining hall during a medical emergency. If you would like your name added to this list, please contact the parish office or Tina Dickson. 532-5038 / c.dickson18@frontier.com
Volunteers needed to help lend a hand – Staff at Lake Song Assisted Living Memory Care have brought to our attention that there are residents that would like to attend mass on Sundays. Due to staff limitations they are unable to bring them to mass. We are looking for volunteers to go over to Lake Song and pick up the resident at 8:45 a.m., bring them to mass (staying with them during mass) and then return them to Lake Song when mass is over. If you would be willing to help in this ministry, please contact Kathy at the parish office 320-532-3122. Thank you in advance!
Recovery Works - The Freedom Center is offering a new opportunity open to anyone in a recovery program. It is called "Recovery Works" and it is held from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. every Monday in the basement of the Holy Cross Center.
WHAT IS A PRAYER LINE? A Prayer Line is a line of communication among believers who are willing to be “on call” to pray for a specific need. The set up allows prayer requests to be relayed immediately without waiting. You can be a part of this very important ministry, receiving prayer requests either by phone or by e-mail. Call Mavonne at 651-276-3317; Kathy at the Parish Office 320-532-3122 or Tina Dickson at 320-532-5038, if you would like to use your time and talents in this way. Also, if you have a prayer request for a specific need, call the Parish Office or Tina Dickson.