The Epiphany of the Lord. January 3, 2016

January 3, 2016

The Epiphany of The Lord

Incandescent light bulbs are being replaced by more energy efficient and longer lasting CFL, LED and Halogen light bulbs.  These are more expensive up front, but in the long run bring many cost-effective benefits.  God’s “light” is the most energy efficient, long lasting, benefit-giving light there is.  It’s cost may seem expensive on the front side as well.  The price is our faith and dedication of our very selves.  In the end, there is no comparison.  How committed are we to following the “Light of Christ?”                                 

                                                                                                    -  Deacon Jim

Christmas Mass 2015

Christmas Mass

December 25, 2015

The love of God knows no boundaries, it is intimate and lifesaving. Christmas is a feast of love and relationship.  The birth of Christ came about because of the marvelous love of God.  Today we celebrate His coming in history two thousand years ago.  We also celebrate His coming into our hearts.  As we hear the familiar stories again and sing the carols we know so well, let us make this a day when we pledge to bring that same love that Christ gave us into the hearts of everyone we meet.  

                          - Deacon Jim

Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent / December 20, 2015

To view the Mass for the 4th Sunday of Advent for Sacred Heart, Oelwein and Immaculate Conception, Fairbank, click on the picture or the link below. 
https://youtu.be/zE62PGcdFu4

Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 20, 2015

December 20, 2015

Fourth Sunday of Advent
The Year Of Mercy

In proclaiming the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis desires that we go out to everyone with tender love and mercy.  He wishes us to approach not only those of our faith but those of every belief and faith with the sign of love and mercy that Christ offers us all.  We are to be like Mary, bearing the living Christ within us, sharing that gift with all, as we serve others in self-sacrificing love as our Christmas Gift.  How will I answer this call of service and love with Mercy during my days of Christmas?                             - Deacon Jim