Why do we pray “Lord, have mercy” at the beginning of Mass?  We do so to acknowledge our sinfulness and ask God for forgiveness.  This is...

As we look at ongoing pastoral plans, sometimes the question will come up – why do we need to do this? One of the biggest reasons is the...

Mark 3:14 “He appointed twelve [whom he also named apostles] that they might be with him and he might send them forth.” This verse...

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As you read in Fr. Todd’s cover letter for this bulletin, the combined parish staffs have been working to develop a framework for Parish...

Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, Just before last Christmas I mentioned that I, along with our key staff members, attended...

The Memorial Day Mass will be at 8:00AM an Calvary cemetery. Please bring a chair. If the weather is bad, the Mass will be held at Sacred...

We are pleased to invite you to our annual SHS 5K race.  Racers of all fitness levels are welcome to participate, whether you walk the...

Dear Sacred Heart and St. Mary on the Lake, I have been striving this Easter to really live Easter – a season where I cooperate with the...

Meet Evelyn, again. Seven years ago, I wrote about my 3-year-old energetic, somewhat precocious but always adorable, red-headed niece in...

This weekend I asked Peter Randolph to introduce himself.  He will be coming to our parishes for his summer internship (early May though...

A very Blessed Easter everyone! Enjoy this Holy day with the Lord and with your families. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us...

Thank you for the positive feedback I received from many of you about my homily last weekend.  I’ve been asked to share the surrender...