Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, Blessed All Saints Day! I want to share the miracle story behind America’s newest saint in process- Blessed Fulton Sheen. These holy friends of God are our friends too. “Fulton Sheen's beautification miracle took place on September 16, 2010 in Peoria, Illinois when James Fulton Engstrom – a newborn baby of Bonnie and Travis Engstrom – was found to be stillborn. During the delivery, James’ umbilical cord became knotted, cutting of

Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, Each October the Diocese has us celebrate Safe Haven Sunday- a weekend meant to encourage us in making our homes real safe havens. We are all generally good knowing who is welcomed into our homes and we have security in place so those who shouldn’t be in our homes can’t get there. This weekend reminds to be so intentional with the things that enter our homes, lives, and hearts through the internet. If we don’t have some

Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, Thank you, Fr. Kusi, for covering Masses this weekend. Currently I am up in St. Paul, MN visiting the seminary before heading back down to Mundelein seminary this Sunday afternoon to begin retreat. I finish retreat Friday morning and drive back that afternoon. Thank you again for your prayers for me and know of mine. It is a blessing to return to my Alma Mater, St. John Vianney College Seminary. I haven’t been there since my b

This fall, we are launching our parish youth group. It is going to be a place for our young people to deepen their relationship with God, build great friendships, and find true joy in their faith. Inspired by St. Philip Neri, the patron saint of joy, our gatherings will include fun activities, prayer with scripture, and discussions about topics chosen by the youth. Plus, we are hoping to include some service projects and are aiming to end the year with a pilgrimage to the Na

Sacred Heart: Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:00pm with Confession and Adoration at 4:45pm St. Mary on the Lake: Thursday, November 5th at 6:00pm. A paper cross will be in the gathering space when you arrive. Please write your loved one’s name on the cross. We will hang it on the remembrance board the month of November. You are invited to bring a picture of your loved one to be displayed on a table near the altar. During this special Mass, we will have each of you come forward an

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Dear St. Mary on the Lake and Sacred Heart, I will be gone Oct 16-23, starting this coming Friday. The majority of this will be for my annual priest retreat as a part of my spiritual direction program through the Institute for Priest Formation. (I will have one more session in February to complete the three-year program. We meet at Mundelein Seminary in northern Illinois.) I am adding a couple of days to the retreat window so I can visit Alex Czeiszperger, our parish sem

Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, Thank you for the many volunteers that make the Roast Beef Dinner possible each year. It is taking place this weekend, Sunday, October 4th Noon-2pm. Come on by for a tasty take-out dinner. I am looking forward to classroom visits this coming week. The kids have been saving up questions and I am always so edified by their sincere and growing faiths. I wish I would have been asking the questions they are asking about God when I

Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, Fr. Paul, Fr. Kusi, and myself will be gone this week Monday-Thursday for our annual priest convocation. There will be a Monday morning Mass but no Masses Tuesday-Thursday. Please pray for us as we get together and we will be praying for you. It is always so good to see the brothers. Next Sunday, October 4th is the annual Roast beef dinner at Sacred Heart. I hope to see you there as you stop by for delicious take out meals. I