by Dan Fuerst | Jul 24, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
We often allow an occasion to influence our choice of apparel. If we are going to a ball game, the beach, a picnic, or a cookout, we dress in a certain way. If we are going to a wedding, a funeral, a dinner party, or a reception we may pay more attention to what...
by Dan Fuerst | Jul 23, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
This past week was Natural Family Planning Awareness Week. It is very important for all of us to have some knowledge and awareness of NFP and what the Church teaches on this topic in the context of married life and love. A little bit of knowledge can go a...
by Dan Fuerst | Jun 30, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
On July 1, I began my 29th year as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish and most likely my last since I will turn 75 in May and will most likely be retiring. As everyone says, “Where have all those years gone?” It does not seem possible, but it is as real as it...
by Dan Fuerst | Jun 26, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, our parish patronal feast. Although the actual celebration of this feast was this past Friday, June 27, we are permitted to move the celebration to Sunday because it is our patronal feast. ...
by Dan Fuerst | Jun 19, 2025 | Fr. Joe's Letter
Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi also known as the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. This is truly a very important feast in the Church because it celebrates, that is, calls to mind the REAL PRESENCE of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The...
