Sacred Heart Catholic Church - East Grand Forks

09/09/2026

You're Invited!

Join us for a special morning of inspiration, fellowship, and faith as we welcome author Barb Schmitz for a presentation on her book, Everyday Encounters With The Lord!

Barb has a heart for helping others recognize God's presence in the ordinary moments of daily life. Through her own story of coming to know, love, and serve the Lord, she'll encourage each of us to deepen our relationship with Him and say "yes" to His call, even when we're quaking in our shoes!

Together we'll explore:
How to recognize and hear God's voice in daily life
The beauty of living fully in the present moment
How to respond with faith and confidence when God calls you to act

Come for practical wisdom, heartfelt conversation, uplifting moments, and a touch of humor, plus a light brunch and beverages as we gather in fellowship. A meet and greet with signing and photo opportunities will follow, and copies of Barb's book will be available for purchase.

Saturday, October 3rd | 10:00am to 12:00pm
Parish Social Hall
Open to ALL women, bring a friend!

Sign up here -->> https://sacredheartegf.flocknote.com/signup/272457 Walk-ins alsowelcome!

09/05/2026

Join us in congratulating Mr. & Mrs. Kunkel on their recent marriage!

Thomas Kunkel & Jessica Remer were married at Sacred Heart by Fr. Matt Schmitz on Saturday, August 29th. May the blessing of our faith community be with you!

09/03/2026

We will be holding a training for the ministry of Altar server on Sunday, September 13th at 11:15 AM. This ministry is open to young people in the parish entering grades 4-12. Training is for anyone new; those servers who trained in the last three years are also asked to attend. An RSVP is helpful but not required. Sign up here -->> https://sacredheartegf.flocknote.com/signup/271437

The ministry scheduling program we use is flexible, and your child can serve alongside experienced servers before joining the weekend schedule. If you cannot make the scheduled training, sign up for the callback list to be trained later.

09/02/2026

Join us in congratulationing Bishop Balke as he celebrates his Golden Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination!

✨ 50 YEARS A BISHOP — AD MULTOS ANNOS, BISHOP BALKE! ✨

Today, September 2, the Diocese of Crookston joyfully celebrates a remarkable milestone in the life of The Most Reverend Victor H. Balke, Bishop Emeritus of Crookston: the 50th anniversary of his episcopal ordination.

On September 2, 1976, Bishop Balke was ordained a bishop and installed as the sixth Bishop of Crookston. For more than three decades, he shepherded the Church in northwest Minnesota with faithfulness and devotion, serving as our diocesan bishop until his retirement in 2007.

Today, 50 years after his episcopal ordination, Bishop Balke remains a beloved part of the life of our local Church — a living witness to a lifetime given in service to Christ and his people.

And this month holds another extraordinary milestone: on September 29, Bishop Balke will celebrate his 95th birthday!

We give thanks to God for Bishop Balke’s vocation, his priesthood and episcopal ministry, and the countless lives touched through his service to the Church.

Bishop Balke’s episcopal motto offers fitting words for this joyful day:

“Bless the Lord, my soul.”

Please join us in congratulating Bishop Balke on his Golden Jubilee of Episcopal Ordination and in praying for him with gratitude:

May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen Bishop Balke, and may he know the deep gratitude and affection of the people he has served for so many years.

Ad multos annos, Bishop Balke! Happy Golden Jubilee! 💛

08/31/2026

|| See an immediate donut need in our stories! ||

Do you have a heart for hospitality and a love for serving others? Sunday Donuts & Fellowship may be just the ministry for you!

We're especially in need of volunteers who can help after the 10 AM Mass. No experience necessary; training is provided, and the schedule is flexible to fit your life.

08/29/2026

What does the future of faith formation look like in the Diocese of Crookston?

In his new pastoral letter, Bishop Andrew Cozzens shares his vision for renewing faith formation and helping children and families grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

This vision calls each of us to play a role in building thriving faith communities where our young people are known, supported, and encouraged to encounter Christ and live as His disciples.

We invite you to read Bishop Cozzens' pastoral letter and learn more about the exciting changes coming to faith formation throughout our diocese. Together, we can help pass on the gift of faith to the next generation.

Read the pastoral letter and learn more here: www.crookston.org/ffrc

08/21/2026

Have you read Bishop Cozzens' new pastoral letter to the Diocese of Crookston yet?

There he shares his vision for renewing faith formation and strengthening the way we accompany children and families in their journey of faith.

In his pastoral letter, Bishop Cozzens outlines the changes that will be coming to faith formation throughout the Diocese of Crookston and invites all of us to help build thriving faith communities by supporting our youth and leading them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

Read the pastoral letter and join us as we work together to pass on the gift of faith to the next generation.

You can read the pastoral letter here at>> www.crookston.org/ffrc

08/20/2026

Please join us for Mass as we say farewell to Fr. Boniface, who is moving on to his next assignment. Mass begins at 7:15 a.m., followed by a Donut and Coffee Social in the Social Hall. We hope you'll come share a cup of coffee and wish him well.

08/18/2026

We welcome to the waters of Baptism, Frankie Lenora Bruggeman! May this day be a beginning of a beautiful journey of faith!

08/17/2026

End the summer in the best way, gathered around a bonfire with your people!

Youth Ministry students in grades 6–12 are invited to join us at the Red River Recreation Area for a classic summer campfire experience at its absolute peak. Think warm fires, starry skies, s'mores, and the kind of night you'll remember.

Red River Recreation Area, Grand Forks
Wednesday, August 19th
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Meet by the fountain west of the Blue Moose and we'll walk over to the Recreation Area together!

S'mores and more will be provided. Just bring yourself and a friend. It's the perfect send-off to an incredible summer!