A Message from Fr. James
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy Catholic Schools Week!
This week is the National Week to celebrate Catholic Schools. This is a time to take pride in the great good our schools do. On Catholic Schools Week, we celebrate/acknowledge all those who have sacrificed their time, effort and money to help us pass on our faith to the next generation. We can never forget the sacrifice our teachers make to teach in Catholic Schools when they could be earning more in a public-school setting. We also acknowledge and celebrate our students who are taking what they are learning and using it to serve in their communities and our Church. Words of gratitude go to volunteers for their love, passion and example in which they inspire the students.
“Kindness is one of the utterly beautiful expressions of our humanity. Everyday kindness, random acts of kindness and heroic moments of kindness banish fear, soothe pain, revive hope and restore our faith in humanity.” (Matthew Kelly, Life is messy p.72).
At Sacred Heart we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week with several activities from January 29 Sunday through to February 4 Saturday. Please be a part of these activities.
We celebrate this coming Catholic Schools Week with joy! Once we take account of all the good that they do and how that good is spreading out into our world, how can we not feel a joy in what we are doing for the world and want to pass this on. Wherever there is a Catholic School in the world, there is an anchor in the community, an anchor of hope for a better future for our youth and our world. There certainly is a lot of challenges in our world, but we cannot forget to celebrate on the way all the good God is doing through our Catholic Schools and work to help them grow.
How blessed we are to have Sacred Heart School which has been promoting the spiritual, moral, physical, and intellectual development of each student in an environment centered on Catholic values since 1912.
On February 3 the Church honors St Blaise a fourth century physician, bishop, and martyr. Moved by the grief of a woman whose son was choking on a fishbone, St Blaise is known to have offered a blessing that cured the child. Ever since, his patronage has been sought by those suffering from afflictions of the throat (or hoping to avoid them). The annual blessing of Throats will be on Friday, February 3rd.
May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts.
Your brother in Christ,
Fr James Khembo
Altar Server Training
On Sunday February 5th there will be an altar server training session for anyone new, and for current altar servers who need a refresher. Training will begin at 11:30 AM, following the 10 AM Mass in the Church; grab a donut after Mass and stay for training! Parish kids in 4th grade and older are invited.
Attention Liturgical Ministers
Preparations for the Spring ministry schedule are underway. This schedule runs March 4/5 through May 20/21. Please update your profiles with any days you’re not able to serve during this time, or you can contact Daniel Ewens in the parish office. For anyone interested in joining a ministry please see the website for ministry descriptions and contact Daniel with questions; training is available to fit your schedule! dewens@sacredheartegf.net or text 701-732-0629
Interested in Attending the National Eucharistic Congress?
As part of the three-year Eucharistic Revival, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is holding a National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, IN, on July 17-21, 2024. This event, primarily held at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, will features times of adoration, speakers, prayer, and the celebration of Mass. The Diocese of Crookston was able to secure a block of 250 tickets, and we are looking to send a delegation from Sacred Heart Parish on pilgrimage.
If you are interested in being part of this group, please contact Daniel Ewens in the parish office by Monday, January 30th or respond to the Flocknote Signup below. The maximum number of tickets we can accommodate is for 18 people. The cost of each ticket is $200, and there will be additional costs for accommodations, meals, and transportation. You can see more information about the Congress here: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org
National Eucharistic Congress
Are you interested in the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, IN, on July 17-21, 2024? Let us know of your interest and we will keep you in the loop of information! Questions? Contact Daniel Ewens in the Parish Office, 773-0877.
National Eucharistic Congress
Sacred Heart Catholic School in East Grand Forks, MN is accepting applications for an Elementary Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference, college transcripts and a copy of teaching license to Nevin Lubarski, Principal K-12 | Sacred Heart School, 200 Third Street NW, East Grand Forks MN 56721 or email nlubarski@sacredheartegf.net. Telephone: 218- 773-0230.
Sacred Heart Catholic School in East Grand Forks, MN is seeking to add a School Counselor or Social Worker for the 2023-2024 school year. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, three letters of reference, college transcripts and a copy of teaching license to Nevin Lubarski, Principal K-12 | Sacred Heart School, 200 Third Street NW, East Grand Forks MN 56721 or email nlubarski@sacredheartegf.net. Telephone: 218-773-0230.
