Pastor: Father Patrick Arens 548 17th St., P. O. Box 39, Windom, MN 56101 E-mail: acmpastor@gmail.com

Rectory Phone: 507-831-3300

Brewster office: Loretta Smith: Office Coordinator PH: 507-842-5584 Office Hours: Monday and Thursday, 9:00AM-5:00PM E-Mail: sacreds@centurytel.net

Heron Lake office: Carmen Rasche: Office Coordinator PH: 507-793-2357 Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30AM-4:00PM E-mail: sacredhearthl@gmail.com Website: http://sacredheartheronlake.org

Windom office: Kathy Ratzlaff: Office Coordinator PH: 507-831-1985 FAX: 507-831-0717

Office Hours: Mon, 10-12; Tues, 10-4; Wed 9-3 (Closed Over NOON)

E-mail: stfxavier@windomnet.com Website: www.sfxwindom.org

WEEKEND LITURGIES

U SACRED HEART

BREWSTER SATURDAY

5:00 PM U

SACRED HEART HERON LAKE

SUNDAY 8:30 AM U

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER WINDOM SUNDAY

10:00 AM

SPANISH MASS 2:30PM

U MARRIAGE

Arrangements must be made with the priest at least six to eight months prior to your intended date of marriage to begin preparation.

U NEW PARISHIONERS

We welcome you into God’s family! If you are interested in learning more about our church, or would like to join, please stop in the Parish Office. Please notify the Parish Office of any change of address.

THE PARISH COMMUNITIES OF: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, WINDOM SACRED HEART, HERON LAKE SACRED HEART, BREWSTER

PASTOR: REVEREND ANDREW D. OLSEM 548 17th Street, Windom, MN 56101 PHONE: (507) 831-3300

NEXT WEEK’S READINGS 2 MACCABEES 7:1-2, 9-14 2 THESSALONIANS 2:16-3:5 LUKE 20:27-38 UKE 1

SATURDAY BREWSTER 5:00PM SUNDAY HERON LAKE 8:30AM WINDOM 10:00AM

SERVERS Collin Ahlers Taylor DeWall Ciera Visker Abby & Taylor McCarvel Kendra Stearns, Jackie Fuentes LECTOR Norma Volk Lori Henkels Tom Resch Molly Scheidt Mary Ellen Stenzel Katelin Brown CANTOR Tom Zimmermann GIFTS Lon & Martha Eichenberger George & Carla Olsem Laurie Schmidt Family COMM MIN Alice O’Connor Marsha Edwards, Anna Diemer Rose Winker, Ronda Kelly Dawn Haberman Lori Henkels, Brenda Renczykowski Tom Volk Dave & Rose Freking Tami Anderson, Lisa Muller USHERS Mel Tennessen Robert & Martha Liepold Terry & Jackie Jurgens Fred Polzine George & Carla Olsem Shirley Carter, Jean Hoppe

GREETERS Jay & Pam Clarke Mark & Kathi Haberman Jody Knapper Family SOGGE HOME November 5th Shirley Carter ROSARY Dave & Rose Freking CONTRIB Tony & Melonie Haberman Elaine Stenzel John Duscher STEWARDS Randy & Kay Schmitz Dave & Rose Freking Jackie Jurgens

BREWSTER HERON LAKE WINDOM Week 17/52 $ 597 $ 1606 $ 1822

YTD 16281 43097 44423 BUDGET 53652 (10555) THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION will be offered before Mass on Saturday beginning at 4:30PM at Sacred Heart Church in Brewster; on Sunday beginning at 8:00AM at Sacred Heart in Heron Lake, and “by appointment” at St. Francis Xavier in Windom.

IN BREWSTER: The Rosary will be said every Saturday evening before Mass at 4:30PM at Sacred Heart Church in Brewster.

YOU ARE INVITED to join in praying the Rosary every Sunday morning before Mass at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake and at 9:30AM at St. Francis Xavier Church in Windom.

THE ROSARY will be said every Thursday at 8:30AM at Sacred Heart Church in Heron Lake. Come pray with us!

VOCATION VIEW: Can I risk sharing the goodness God has given to me? Can I care for the needs of my brothers and sisters? Can I respond to God as a priest, brother, or sister? (Luke 19:1-10)

BAPTISM:: Welcome to the Family of God Paisley Anne Mau, daughter of Travis and Stacy Mau, who was baptized Sunday, October 23rd, and Brantley William Johnson, son of Ben and Carmin Johnson, who was baptized Saturday, October 29th, both at St. Francis Xavier Church in Windom.

ALL SAINTS’ VIGIL Monday 6:30PM Brewster Mark Haberman

ALL SAINTS’ DAY Tuesday 6:00PM Windom For the People 7:15PM Heron Lake Gregory Henkels

Wednesday 12:00PM Heron Lake All the Faithful Departed 5:30PM Windom Intentions of the Holy Father Thursday 9:00AM Brewster Bonnell & Bauman Families-Liv/Dec Friday 9:00AM Windom Alice Salentiny Saturday 5:00PM Brewster Pat McNab 5:00PM Sunday 8:30AM Heron Lake Clayton Mathias 5:00 10:00AM Windom Frank Schneider Spanish Mass 2:30PM Windom For the People

FROM THE DESK OF FR. ARENS

My friends,

This week brings us some very important days in regard to our faith. On Tuesday, we celebrate All Saints Day. Every year we devote one day a year to recognize all people who are in heaven and ask for their prayers. This is a very important celebration because we rely on the prayers of those in heaven for many things. This feast is a Holy Day of Obligation meaning that Catholics have the obligation to attend Mass either on the day or the evening before. Please see the schedule in the bulletin for Mass times.

On Wednesday, we observe the Commemoration of all the faithful departed, or All Souls Day. On this day, we remember the souls of all who have died who are in purgatory awaiting entrance into heaven. On this day we especially offer prayers for our loved ones who have died and assist them on their journey to heaven. This day is not a holy day of obligation, but on this day each priest is given the privilege to celebrate three Masses. Please note the extra Masses for this observance as well.

As we conclude the month of October, we also conclude Pro-life month. This month has been an important reminder that as Catholics, and followers of Jesus, we all have the serious obligation to do all we can to protect and defend human life. In our nation, the unborn, especially the unborn of minority groups, are in serious danger from the grave evil of abortion. A nation that does not protect its most vulnerable and defenseless is not fulfilling its divinely instituted duty to protect its innocent citizens. There is no issue of graver importance in our nation, since if one is not allowed to be born; there is nothing else for that person. For the aborted child, a future, a vocation, and a person with a God given purpose and destiny are destroyed. With statistics as they are, it's very likely that even some of the future priests of our diocese have been aborted. And in a diocese where having even one more priest would mean that some parishes scheduled for closing would be able to remain open, this is very important to remember. As St. Mother Teresa reminded us, a nation that destroys its own children cannot survive. May God have mercy on our nation so that we do not receive the punishment we deserve.

As followers of Jesus, we have to be people of hope. Even in the midst of these great evils, God's grace can triumph and hearts can be converted over to the infinite love of the Heart of Jesus. In this Year of Mercy, we pray especially for this, since God always wills the conversion of the sinner. Mercy is always available, even for those who have made choices against life. May all hearts know of the love of Jesus' Heart and see the good things that flow from His mercy.

In Christ, Fr. Arens

DAYLIGHT- SAVING TIME ENDS: We will be returning to Standard Time next weekend. Turn your clocks BACK 1 hour upon retiring on Saturday night, November 5th!

BREWSTER

LITURGICAL ROLES for November and December are available at the entrances of the church. Please get a substitute if you are not able to serve your ministry.

THE 26TH ANNUAL Middle School Youth Festival will be held at St. Adrian Church and Adrian Elementary School for 6, 7, and 8th graders on Sunday, October 30th, from 1:30-6:00PM.

THE RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE will be in Brewster on Monday, November 7th, at the Brewster Legion Hall from 2:00- 6:45PM. ALL blood types are needed. We welcome all new donors and encourage all past and present donors to take part. There will be a double red machine available. Walk-Ins are welcome. Please donate and help save a life.

DATE CORRECTION: SACRED HEART CCW INVITES all parish women to meet on Tuesday, November 8th, at 7:15PM, for prayer and lunch. The meeting will begin at 8:05PM. All parish women are members of the CCW. Your attendance and input at these meetings is very important to our council. Please attend. Spirituality Commission will serve the lunch.

FOLLOWING MASS on Saturday, November 12th, Service Commission will be serving supper. Everyone is welcome to attend.

A REMINDER: Every 3rd Wednesday at 10:00AM, there will be coffee served at the Presbyterian Church in Brewster. Come and enjoy the coffee and conversation with your neighbors.

HERON LAKE

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for ALL liturgical ministry roles for the Tuesday, November 1st, Holy Day Mass here at 7:15PM.

COFFEE AND ROLLS will be served after Mass next Sunday, November 6th, in the Church Hall, hosted by Judy Anderson, Marsha Edwards, Steve and Barb Hussong. Everyone is welcome!

THE 26th ANNUAL Middle School Youth Festival is scheduled for Sunday, October 30th, 1:30-6:00PM. This event for grades 6, 7, and 8, will be held at St. Adrian Church and the Adrian Elementary School.

SACRED HEART FOUNDATION fund balance to date totals $209,588. If you would like to make a monetary donation to the campaign, please contact a member of the committee (listed in our Parish Directory), or place your donation in the collection basket using the Capital Campaign envelopes from your packet labeled as “Sacred Heart Foundation” on the flap, or any plain white envelope. Should you donate payment-in-kind, please be sure the check amount is not combined with regular church support.

THE BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN committee requests that you fill and return your baby bottle to the “crib” in the church entrance or to the parish office by next Sunday, November 6th. Thank you for your generosity.

OUR SACRED HEART CCW will meet in the Church Hall on Tuesday, November 8th, at 7:00PM. All ladies of the parish are welcome and invited to attend.

WINDOM

COFFEE & ROLLS will be served following Mass on Sunday, November 6th, by the Bristow family. It is time once again to sign up to host Coffee & Roll Sundays for 2017. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Church Hall. Thank you for volunteering your time.

CYO WILL BE held on Wednesday, November 2nd, after religious education from 7:00-8:00PM.

MEALS ON WHEELS: St. Francis Xavier is responsible for delivering meals for the month of November. Your help is needed. Please call Wanda Stone at (507) 831-3600 or 822-1642 to volunteer. We have 3 delivery routes which require a minimum of 6 volunteers per day. Thanks to all those who continue to volunteer for this service and welcome to all new members.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES Baby Bottle Campaign has now concluded. Please remember to return your bottle to the baskets at Church entrances or to Kathy in the office before November 6th, when the money will be forwarded to Catholic Charities. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

DID YOU KNOW? Every Friday after 9:00AM Mass, parishioners gather for coffee, treats and conversation. It’s been a wonderful time to get to know each other; to share ideas and thoughts and offer support when needed. All are welcome and we would love to see you there.

NOTE: HOLY HOUR scheduled for Friday, November 4th, has been postponed as Fr. Arens needs to be out of town. It has been rescheduled for Friday, November 11th, starting at 5:00PM with the Exposition of the Eucharist, followed by quiet prayer. Vespers will begin at 5:30PM, followed by Benediction. See you all there.

NEWS NOTES FOR ALL PARISHES

RESPECT LIFE: Pro-Life Homily- Wondering how to sort out the various political issues and how they weigh in with our Catholic Faith? Fr. John Lankeit of the Diocese of Phoenix offers some thoughtful reflections in this online homily. Please enter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=881aDDE5qFY in your web browser to watch. To contact your parish nurse: Rhonda Ferguson at pnrhonda@gmail.com or call 507-468-2265 or cell 507-370-2303. Kathi Haberman at pnkathi@msn.com or call 507-360-1469.

PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY, the last Sunday of October, is a special day to honor priests. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. Please join in praying for our priests, in praising God for their courage and their generosity. This week, make your appreciation for our own Father Patrick Arens known. A simple note, a smile or a phone call to assure him of your loving care and gratitude for his presence in the life of our church and our communities will go a long way to serve the greater good of our wonderful and growing Catholic Church.

LET’S SUPPORT OUR parishioners and their families who serve or have served this nation with distinction as members of the U.S. military. The Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA will provide the Gospel, the sacraments and other forms of spiritual support to the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces wherever they serve and to veterans who are in VA medical centers. Please prayerfully consider a generous contribution to this special triennial collection approved by the Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2012 and last taken in 2013. Envelopes can be found in your church pews and returned in the collection basket.

THE LAKEFIELD COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN will hold their Annual Chili/Soup Supper from 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 6th, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakefield. This year we will include a Bake Sale. The menu includes Chili, Chicken Noodle and Broccoli Soups, Ham Sandwiches, Desserts and Beverage. Adults $7, 5-10 years $5, 4 & under Free.

LIFE IS A GIFT from God but sometimes the gift comes at a difficult time and abortion may seem like the only solution. Catholic Charities reaches out to women in a crisis pregnancy situation with a 24/7 pregnancy information line to help and support women to choose life for their baby. Catholic Charities’ Mother and Child Assistance Fund helps pregnant women to carry their baby to term by providing direct financial support and helps new parents overcome the barriers they face. For more information about the Mother Child Assistance Fund call Catholic Charities in Mankato at 507-387-5586 or in Worthington at 507-376-9757 or the hotline at 1-800-222-5859.

God is working things out for you, even when you don't feel it. HAVE FAITH AND BE THANKFUL!

PLEASE JOIN Windom Community Education on Saturday, December 3rd, to see “Away in the Basement-A Church Basement Ladies Christmas” at the Plymouth Playhouse. The bus will leave the Windom High School student parking lot at 10:00AM and return around 8:00PM. Cost is $60 and includes coach busing and your ticket to the show. There will be a 1:00PM reservation at the Green Mill Restaurant where you can eat before the show if you’d like. Call 507-831-6915, ext. 513 to register. Deadline to register is November 10th.