Information on the recent decision of the Supreme Court: It defined the legal understanding of people’s “sex” across the country, to include their action or their asserted transgender status. Rather their being male or female. This was most likely an attempt to honor people’s rights, but sadly misguided. Everyone has dignity and rights given by almighty God that we must honor. We should reach out with special compassion for the marginalized and the hurting. All are welcomed here, whoever you are or whatever background. Jesus died for all and it is both the Church’s duty and the Church’s joy to help all to know and follow him. The recent Supreme Court decision can further erode how people understand the truth that we are all made male and female and in relation to one another. It undermines the truth about marriage and attacks the basis of family life.

Per Bishop Joe Vasquez, effective immediately, there will be no public Masses held at Sacred Heart Church in Rockne or at St Mary’s Church in String Prairie. This means no Sunday or daily Masses until further notice. If you go to our parish’s website http://sacredheart.rocknetx.com there is information regarding live-streamed Masses for your remote participation and Spiritual Communion.

Reminder - Thursday 8/15 is a day of holy obligation. Vigil mass will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday 8/14, and there will be masses at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursday 8/15.

The 2018 Lenten Penitential service schedule can be found here.

Pray the Stations of the Cross during Lent.

Just a reminder that Ash Wednesday, February 14th, is a day of fasting and abstinence (even though it coincides with Valentines Day).

Click the image to jump to the USCCB page on fasting and abstinence (spoiler alert - kids have different rules than adults).

Mass times for the solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God on January 1st are: ​​​​​​​ 10:00 a.m - St. Mary's, String Prairie 7:00 p.m. - Sacred Heart, Rockne