Sacred Heart Catholic Community

During the festivities surrounding the dedication of the Brother Michael Catholic Center, it was made public that the Brothers of Saint Pius X donated a hand-carved statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Sacred Heart Parish, Spring Valley.  In the 1950s the wooden statue had been given to the Brothers by an older man from Germany who had sought to enter their community.  Even though his application was rejected, this man was grateful that the Brothers for considering him.  As an expression of his thanks, he sent them this magnificent statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary from his native land.  The statue graced the chapel of the Brothers for many years.  The Brothers of Saint Pius X now give the statue to Sacred Heart Parish as a token of their gratitude for honoring Brother Michael Mandernach and their religious community.  The magnificent statue is currently on display in the church but will eventually be moved to a prominent place in the Brother Michael Catholic Center.

Please click on the following link to sign up each week to attend Sunday Mass in Spring Valley or Elmwood. At this time, due to the limited number of people that may attend at each Mass, Father Amir is requesting that only those parishioners from Elmwood and Spring Valley sign up.
Thank you. Ushers will check you in upon arrival at church on Sunday.
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On October 17, 2020 the following students received  the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation:  Ryan Bartko, Paige Peabody , Samuel Greifzu, Merrick Johnson, Elizabeth Shafer , Allison Graham,  Kaitlin  Graham,  Divine Arriola,  Bradyn Bednarek,  Morgan Smetana,  Abraham Ottinger,  Katherine Groskreutz,  Angela Nilssen, Steven  Mikla, Jackson Stein , Tyler  Bowman,  and Connor Ducklow.
   Congratulations to all of you! May you use the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit to be a light in the world! Thank you to the parents, sponsors and teachers, for preparing these youth for this Sacrament of Confirmation with your prayers and guidance.
 

Congratulations to Alaina Bechel , Brody Bechel , Tru Hofacker, Ella Obermueller, and Kendra Wolf, the 3rd graders of Elmwood on receiving Jesus for the first time in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at Mass, on September 19, 2020. May these children hold Jesus in their hearts. May their love for the Eucharistic Lord deepen daily! Thank you to their teacher, Renee Obermueller, and their parents, in helping to prepare them for the day.

Tri-Parish Rural Life Day Celebration
Keeping with the tradition of celebrating rural life days in the fall, on Saturday September 12, about 80 people attended the Tri-Parish Rural Life Day Celebration held at the Craig & Beth Ingli farm.  Mass was celebrated by Father Amir in the beautifully decorated barn on the farm, fit for a wedding celebration.  At the end of Mass Brother Michael shared his farming experiences growing up on a farm in St. Martin, Minnesota and when he was the farm manager for his religious community in Colby, Wisconsin.  The Mass concluded with a prayer and litany to St. Isidore – Patron of Farmers.  After Mass Father Amir blessed a plaque for the Mary Anderson Family Century Farm which has been a family farm for 7 generations.  The celebration concluded with chicken and ham sandwiches for dinner and fellowship.
Thank you to Craig and Beth Ingli for hosting this great event celebrating farmers and farm life.
 

The Elmwood Parish would like to thank the Knights of Columbus of our Parish for their hard work at our Cemetery in Farm Hill.  The 2nd week in September were spent straightening monument markers that have tilted badly from the Wisconsin winters. Without the Knights of Columbus dedication in serving our Parish, this would not get done.