Live-streaming Mass at Sacred Heart Church
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!
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!
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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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Wednesday, January 6, 2021 is the
Feast of Saint André Bessette, the first person to be canonized in the Congregation of Holy Cross. Learn more about Saint André Bessette and his connection to Sacred Heart Parish. |
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jan. 24, 2021
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 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 series will be in text and video format. |
“They abandoned their nets and followed Him”
By: Roberto Chavez, Faith Formation Director
When Jesus calls, we answer— or at least we are supposed to. The response of the apostles was immediate; they dropped what they were doing, left their nets and fishing gear, and even their family and coworkers behind to follow Jesus. In this week’s Gospel we hear of the call of the first Apostles. They were busy men doing busy things. In the moments before Jesus called them, they were most likely scanning the waters looking for any signs of a school of fish or any hazards that might snag their nets. These were working men, focused squarely on the tasks at hand, thinking about the hot sun beating down on them, and probably not enjoying the smell of a boat full of fish in that aforementioned hot sun. Suffice it to say, these men were not fishing while waiting for Jesus to arrive on the shore and call them. They had not left home that morning in the hopes that they would make a career change from fisherman to Apostle. Yes, as faithful Jewish men there was hope for the coming of the Messiah, but there would have been scant biblical indications that the Messiah would approach them as an ordinary looking man on an ordinary looking seashore.
If we shift slightly into our modern context, there are many other things that we would need to abandon when we hear the call of Jesus. Just think of your average day at home or your average day at work. Most of us would probably greet Jesus’ call with a momentary, “Wait, Jesus, just a second, I need to (insert reason here).” Think about it— maybe that reason is that we need to silence our cellphone, or maybe just put it into airplane mode, maybe we first need to go and let our boss know, or let the neighbors know so they will not worry (certainly someone would need to stop by the house and water the plants or feed the pets!). The list can go on and on, but the point here is that when Jesus called, the Apostles answered and not only put what they were doing on pause, but abandoned it completely to follow Jesus. During this season of Ordinary Time, it may be worth asking what are some things in our lives that need to be abandoned and left on the seashore?
When preparing to write this column, I reflected upon what it would look like if this happened in the modern world today and I laughed at myself a little when the first parallel that came to mind was from a popular TV show, The Office. In one episode, the receptionist Pam has toiled away at installing a new printer only to achieve her goal, yet all the while longing for a more meaningful way to spend her days. She is presented with an opportunity to change careers from a receptionist to a salesperson and without hesitation, she jumps from her desk and runs out of the office to pursue a once in a lifetime opportunity. While the setting and purpose of the sudden call are markedly different from the one faced by the Apostles at the Sea of Galilee, Pam’s suddenness, and decisiveness to abandon her daily tasks bears a striking resemblance to the response of the Apostles in the Gospel. Pam’s decision in The Office was not one which followed the proper channels of giving a two weeks notice, training her replacement, or even logging off from her computer. It was a sudden decision in which she abandoned one way of life in favor of the next.
My main point is not that I want you to jump up from your office desk on Monday morning and bolt out of the office to start a new career, rather I would encourage you to reflect upon your readiness to follow Christ in your daily life. Each of us has attachments that sometimes delay our “yes” to God. Some of these attachments, like our families, are important to consider in our discernment process, however, there are other unhealthy attachments that are either complacent or sinful habits that we are called to abandon at the seashore of our lives. This week take some time to prepare yourself to say yes to God and be faithful to the Gospel.
By: Roberto Chavez, Faith Formation Director
When Jesus calls, we answer— or at least we are supposed to. The response of the apostles was immediate; they dropped what they were doing, left their nets and fishing gear, and even their family and coworkers behind to follow Jesus. In this week’s Gospel we hear of the call of the first Apostles. They were busy men doing busy things. In the moments before Jesus called them, they were most likely scanning the waters looking for any signs of a school of fish or any hazards that might snag their nets. These were working men, focused squarely on the tasks at hand, thinking about the hot sun beating down on them, and probably not enjoying the smell of a boat full of fish in that aforementioned hot sun. Suffice it to say, these men were not fishing while waiting for Jesus to arrive on the shore and call them. They had not left home that morning in the hopes that they would make a career change from fisherman to Apostle. Yes, as faithful Jewish men there was hope for the coming of the Messiah, but there would have been scant biblical indications that the Messiah would approach them as an ordinary looking man on an ordinary looking seashore.
If we shift slightly into our modern context, there are many other things that we would need to abandon when we hear the call of Jesus. Just think of your average day at home or your average day at work. Most of us would probably greet Jesus’ call with a momentary, “Wait, Jesus, just a second, I need to (insert reason here).” Think about it— maybe that reason is that we need to silence our cellphone, or maybe just put it into airplane mode, maybe we first need to go and let our boss know, or let the neighbors know so they will not worry (certainly someone would need to stop by the house and water the plants or feed the pets!). The list can go on and on, but the point here is that when Jesus called, the Apostles answered and not only put what they were doing on pause, but abandoned it completely to follow Jesus. During this season of Ordinary Time, it may be worth asking what are some things in our lives that need to be abandoned and left on the seashore?
When preparing to write this column, I reflected upon what it would look like if this happened in the modern world today and I laughed at myself a little when the first parallel that came to mind was from a popular TV show, The Office. In one episode, the receptionist Pam has toiled away at installing a new printer only to achieve her goal, yet all the while longing for a more meaningful way to spend her days. She is presented with an opportunity to change careers from a receptionist to a salesperson and without hesitation, she jumps from her desk and runs out of the office to pursue a once in a lifetime opportunity. While the setting and purpose of the sudden call are markedly different from the one faced by the Apostles at the Sea of Galilee, Pam’s suddenness, and decisiveness to abandon her daily tasks bears a striking resemblance to the response of the Apostles in the Gospel. Pam’s decision in The Office was not one which followed the proper channels of giving a two weeks notice, training her replacement, or even logging off from her computer. It was a sudden decision in which she abandoned one way of life in favor of the next.
My main point is not that I want you to jump up from your office desk on Monday morning and bolt out of the office to start a new career, rather I would encourage you to reflect upon your readiness to follow Christ in your daily life. Each of us has attachments that sometimes delay our “yes” to God. Some of these attachments, like our families, are important to consider in our discernment process, however, there are other unhealthy attachments that are either complacent or sinful habits that we are called to abandon at the seashore of our lives. This week take some time to prepare yourself to say yes to God and be faithful to the Gospel.
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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 to accommodate (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards 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 or by participating in our GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/yzsjcm.
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 to accommodate (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards 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 or by participating in our GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/yzsjcm.
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 still available.
Faith Formation at Sacred Heart Parish has started with an at-home format for the new school year. We are excited for this opportunity for families to catechize their children in their homes. If you have not yet signed up or if you have questions about what this year looks like, please contact Roberto Chavez, Faith Formation Director at formationdirector@sacredheartcos.org. We are still accepting registrations for grades 1- 12 throughout the Faith Formation year, but please do not wait to register. The sooner, the better! We hope that your family will join us!
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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.
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Above: A video of Fr. Paul Turner and Fr. Ron Raab, CSC describing their work in "The Stations of the Cross in Atonement for Abuse and for the Healing of All" for Liturgical Press Summer Showcase 2020.
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"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.
Order a copy from Liturgical Press in Collegeville, MN. The booklet was published 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.
Order a copy from Liturgical Press in Collegeville, MN. The booklet was published December 2020. I pray that this version of the Stations of the Cross might be at the center of our Lenten prayer for 2021.
