Live-streaming Mass at Sacred Heart Church
Live-streaming is finally here!!! Sacred Heart Church offers a live-stream of the 5:30 pm Saturday Vigil Mass on our website each week. Not able to join us at that time? No problem! A recording of the Mass will be available all week on our website.
Please be patient with us as we implement this new technology. Whether in person or online, we hope you can join us!
Please be patient with us as we implement this new technology. Whether in person or online, we hope you can join us!
The live-streaming will appear at this spot five minutes prior to the liturgy. If you do not see it at that time, refresh the page.
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Act of Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. |
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Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 13, 2020
Pictured Above: Original art by Fr. Ron Raab, CSC
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Click here for a link to the Novena, A Prayer for Protection in Time of a Pandemic, from the Knights of Columbus. We invite us all into prayer for those who are ill. Our Pastor Fr. Ron Raab, CSC is offering a new series on prayer during our time away from the church called "Spiritual Lifelines: Prayer and COVID-19." As Pope Francis suggests, we need to learn from this experience of illness and isolation both as individuals and as a Church. God is not to blame for this illness; instead we are called to discover mercy and love, hope, and service to our neighbors. This new series will be in text and video format. |
Dear Believers in the Christ,
Harboring grudges creates sheer poison in our souls. No person can escape being hurt by others and everyone has their place in hurting other people. Grudges can even be passed down from generation to generation. Blaming, hurting, condemning and shunning people can be an entire way of life for many people. We are all in this game of fragile relationships and our need for reconciliation.
When we hold on to a grudge, we tend to keep score in forgiveness. In Matthew 18: 21-35, Jesus invites us to go beyond our stingy ways in which we forgive. He invites us to forgive even beyond seven times. He challenges us to go beyond seven times seven times. Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects of our human relationships. It seems that because it is so difficult, it becomes a graced-filled aspect of following Jesus.
To forgive someone becomes a nitty-gritty challenge of everyday life. Forgiveness calls us into a new respect for one another, especially when the conflict is with a spouse. Forgiveness challenges us to create a new image of another person, most especially when it is our teenager.
Forgiveness breaks down power structures and helps us view people on a level playing field, especially when it is among nations, within the Church or a neighbor next door. Forgiveness really is about a new world order, a place where love, respect and hope can flourish. Forgiveness is finally finding Jesus.
Jesus came among us to model forgiveness. Even at his birth, prophets spoke of the miracle that opposites could be together such as a lion resting with a lamb. In Jesus’ mission, he broke through barriers of illness, disease and political boundaries such as reaching out to the leper and healing him and calling him back to the community. Jesus brings the Kingdom of Heaven to our earthly realities at every Mass within the sharing of his Body and Blood. Forgiveness is the heart of who Jesus is because his mission in so many ways is to bridge the conflict of our earthly life with the hope, love, and peace of the Father’s Kingdom. So, when we forgive others, even more than seven times, we light up our world with a heavenly reality of justice, peace and serenity.
Here are some statements to consider as we all reflect on forgiveness:
I hold on with anger and resentment to my grudges because….
Finally, I see that my resentments become my food, my way of life and I cannot seem to…
Forgiveness is really difficult for me because I know I have to…
I ache to let go of the monster grudges I carry since I …
Jesus, help me to enter into the mystery of your challenge to forgive so…
Blessings to you as we all learn to forgive,
Fr. Ron
Harboring grudges creates sheer poison in our souls. No person can escape being hurt by others and everyone has their place in hurting other people. Grudges can even be passed down from generation to generation. Blaming, hurting, condemning and shunning people can be an entire way of life for many people. We are all in this game of fragile relationships and our need for reconciliation.
When we hold on to a grudge, we tend to keep score in forgiveness. In Matthew 18: 21-35, Jesus invites us to go beyond our stingy ways in which we forgive. He invites us to forgive even beyond seven times. He challenges us to go beyond seven times seven times. Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects of our human relationships. It seems that because it is so difficult, it becomes a graced-filled aspect of following Jesus.
To forgive someone becomes a nitty-gritty challenge of everyday life. Forgiveness calls us into a new respect for one another, especially when the conflict is with a spouse. Forgiveness challenges us to create a new image of another person, most especially when it is our teenager.
Forgiveness breaks down power structures and helps us view people on a level playing field, especially when it is among nations, within the Church or a neighbor next door. Forgiveness really is about a new world order, a place where love, respect and hope can flourish. Forgiveness is finally finding Jesus.
Jesus came among us to model forgiveness. Even at his birth, prophets spoke of the miracle that opposites could be together such as a lion resting with a lamb. In Jesus’ mission, he broke through barriers of illness, disease and political boundaries such as reaching out to the leper and healing him and calling him back to the community. Jesus brings the Kingdom of Heaven to our earthly realities at every Mass within the sharing of his Body and Blood. Forgiveness is the heart of who Jesus is because his mission in so many ways is to bridge the conflict of our earthly life with the hope, love, and peace of the Father’s Kingdom. So, when we forgive others, even more than seven times, we light up our world with a heavenly reality of justice, peace and serenity.
Here are some statements to consider as we all reflect on forgiveness:
I hold on with anger and resentment to my grudges because….
Finally, I see that my resentments become my food, my way of life and I cannot seem to…
Forgiveness is really difficult for me because I know I have to…
I ache to let go of the monster grudges I carry since I …
Jesus, help me to enter into the mystery of your challenge to forgive so…
Blessings to you as we all learn to forgive,
Fr. Ron
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"Straight from the Heart" video series
Our weekly video series "Straight from the Heart" provides a reflection and parish updates by our Associate Pastor Fr. Randy Rentner, CSC. The videos are emailed directly to parishioners from our communication provider Flocknote. If you would like to receive the emails, sign up at https://sacredheartparish14.flocknote.com/ Click here to see previous videos.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Fundraiser
OLPH, the historic chapel on Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs and a mission church of Sacred Heart Parish, is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. So many in the Manitou Springs community recall memories centered at this pretty little chapel: weddings, baptisms, children dressed in their finest to receive their First Holy Communion. And who can forget the simple joy of kids climbing on the big rock in our front yard while their parents have coffee with neighbors and friends after Mass?
OLPH has survived fires and many other challenges in its over 125-year history. We now face a new challenge. We are asking for your help in making our historic buildings handicap accessible to everyone. We do not to want to turn people away when they are not able to manage the front steps of our old buildings.
The addition of a new ramp and deck will finally enable all parishioners and visitors to enter both the chapel and our community building, the Fr. Schultz House. Using built-up earth, concrete, and local green stone will both minimize maintenance expenses and preserve our traditional appearance, as required by the Historic Preservation Commission of Manitou Springs. (See computer generated rendering below). Additionally, an updated restroom that meets with A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements will be added to the Fr. Schultz House.
This is a big undertaking for our small church. Building the deck, creating a new entrance into the chapel, and remodeling the bathroom to meet ADA standards will cost our little community $166,000. But with your help, we hope to be able to welcome everyone into our church community.
Members of the OLPH community have begun their fund drive for this important project. Although the project will cost over $160,000, OLPH has collected $30,000 so far in our preliminary silent phase from both contributions and a small grant. But in order to be eligible for larger grants, we need to raise around $10,000 more in the coming months. On August 23, 2020 we opened up our public fundraising phase by offering OLPH vigil candles to anyone who can contribute $20 or more to our campaign. Pamphlets are available with more information. Checks can also always be dropped in the collection basket at Mass with “OLPH building fund” in the memo line. You can also give online by designating your donation to the “OLPH Capital Improvements” in our online giving platform.
If you aren’t able to participate in the fundraiser, please pray that Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, may assist us with this building project.
OLPH, the historic chapel on Ruxton Avenue in Manitou Springs and a mission church of Sacred Heart Parish, is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. So many in the Manitou Springs community recall memories centered at this pretty little chapel: weddings, baptisms, children dressed in their finest to receive their First Holy Communion. And who can forget the simple joy of kids climbing on the big rock in our front yard while their parents have coffee with neighbors and friends after Mass?
OLPH has survived fires and many other challenges in its over 125-year history. We now face a new challenge. We are asking for your help in making our historic buildings handicap accessible to everyone. We do not to want to turn people away when they are not able to manage the front steps of our old buildings.
The addition of a new ramp and deck will finally enable all parishioners and visitors to enter both the chapel and our community building, the Fr. Schultz House. Using built-up earth, concrete, and local green stone will both minimize maintenance expenses and preserve our traditional appearance, as required by the Historic Preservation Commission of Manitou Springs. (See computer generated rendering below). Additionally, an updated restroom that meets with A.D.A. (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements will be added to the Fr. Schultz House.
This is a big undertaking for our small church. Building the deck, creating a new entrance into the chapel, and remodeling the bathroom to meet ADA standards will cost our little community $166,000. But with your help, we hope to be able to welcome everyone into our church community.
Members of the OLPH community have begun their fund drive for this important project. Although the project will cost over $160,000, OLPH has collected $30,000 so far in our preliminary silent phase from both contributions and a small grant. But in order to be eligible for larger grants, we need to raise around $10,000 more in the coming months. On August 23, 2020 we opened up our public fundraising phase by offering OLPH vigil candles to anyone who can contribute $20 or more to our campaign. Pamphlets are available with more information. Checks can also always be dropped in the collection basket at Mass with “OLPH building fund” in the memo line. You can also give online by designating your donation to the “OLPH Capital Improvements” in our online giving platform.
If you aren’t able to participate in the fundraiser, please pray that Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, may assist us with this building project.
Online registration for the 2020-2021 Faith Formation year is now available.
Faith Formation Registration for grades 1- 12 is now available at Sacred Heart Parish.
We will resume Faith Formation for children and youth as an at-home program in the fall. We are eager to take advantage of this unusual year by exploring new catechetical methods, increase our digital resources, and place our focus on faith formation for the entire family in a new way. We are excited for the many new family formation opportunities, online resources, and creative educational lessons to support the Catholic faith in each family. We are willing to work with parents to continue to serve their family in whatever way possible in order to provide a quality Catholic education for every child in the Faith Formation program. We hope that your family will join us! Click here to learn more about Faith Formation at our parish.
We will resume Faith Formation for children and youth as an at-home program in the fall. We are eager to take advantage of this unusual year by exploring new catechetical methods, increase our digital resources, and place our focus on faith formation for the entire family in a new way. We are excited for the many new family formation opportunities, online resources, and creative educational lessons to support the Catholic faith in each family. We are willing to work with parents to continue to serve their family in whatever way possible in order to provide a quality Catholic education for every child in the Faith Formation program. We hope that your family will join us! Click here to learn more about Faith Formation at our parish.
Connecting Sacraments and ServiceWelcome families and friends, first time visitors and seekers of faith. Our three churches, Sacred Heart Church in Colorado Springs, Holy Rosary Chapel in Cascade and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel in Manitou Springs are an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, based in South Bend, Indiana. Holy Cross priests and brothers serve in 13 parishes in the United States and serve in 16 different countries around the world.
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Our parish mission is: As a prayerful Catholic Community of service following Jesus Christ's message of hope and salvation, we make God known, loved and served. Sacred Heart Parish consists of three churches: Sacred Heart Church, Holy Rosary Chapel & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. Fr. Ronald Raab, CSC is the Pastor and Fr. Randall Rentner, CSC is the Associate Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish. |
Fr. Ron Raab, CSC welcomes parishioners and blesses the doors on May 23, 2018, the day of Dedication after the restoration of Sacred Heart Church was complete.
"... to make God known, loved and served." |
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The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and the Healing of All: By Rev. Paul Turner. Art by: Rev. Ronald Patrick Raab, CSC. Published by Liturgical Press.
"I am humbled to be part of this project for the healing of sexual abuse in our Church. Paul Turner's text is stunning. I offer images for all 14 Scriptural Stations of the Cross. I spent a couple of months during our COVID-19 shut down painting these images. I offer some reflections and explanations of my art in the booklet. Here is my approach to this important and soulful text from Paul Turner: I pray that my fingers covered in paint may help redeem the abuse our children faced at the hands of my brothers." -- Fr. Ron Raab, CSC
From Liturgical Press: The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All invites a wounded Church to contemplate the Passion and death of Jesus through the experience of clerical abuse survivors. This one-of-a-kind resource is written and illustrated by priests to foster healing amidst the destruction committed by their brothers. Award-winning author and acclaimed liturgist Paul Turner pairs each of the fourteen scripture-based Stations with powerful quotes from survivors of clerical sexual abuse, and responds to each with profound confessional prayer. Thought-provoking paintings by author, counselor, and liturgist Ronald Patrick Raab, CSC, accompany each Station.
Pre-order with Liturgical Press in Collegeville, MN. The booklet will be published mid-December, 2020. I pray that this version of the Stations of the Cross might be at the center of our Lenten prayer for 2021.
From Liturgical Press: The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All invites a wounded Church to contemplate the Passion and death of Jesus through the experience of clerical abuse survivors. This one-of-a-kind resource is written and illustrated by priests to foster healing amidst the destruction committed by their brothers. Award-winning author and acclaimed liturgist Paul Turner pairs each of the fourteen scripture-based Stations with powerful quotes from survivors of clerical sexual abuse, and responds to each with profound confessional prayer. Thought-provoking paintings by author, counselor, and liturgist Ronald Patrick Raab, CSC, accompany each Station.
Pre-order with Liturgical Press in Collegeville, MN. The booklet will be published mid-December, 2020. I pray that this version of the Stations of the Cross might be at the center of our Lenten prayer for 2021.
