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Pastor's Corner

Dear Friends in Christ;
Welcome to our parish web site. I encourage you to join in our community and I hope that you find the information that you are seeking.

On behalf of the entire parish assembly, we will be pleased if you choose Sacred Heart Catholic Church as your place of worship. We will do all we can to make you welcome and hope you will find some ministry or activity in the parish in which to become involved.

We hope that you find your new home to be a friendly one. If there is anything the parish council or the staff can do to be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to getting to know you through our worship, our learning, our service and our fellowship.

Love & Blessings for a Grace-Filled Journey.

Pastor - Fr. Larry Burns

Father Larry Burns, raised in Emmetsburg, graduated from Emmetsburg Catholic High School in 1956, attended St. John's University majoring in Philosophy. He then studied at the Mt. St. Bernard Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa from 1960 to 1964. He was ordained a priest May 30, 1964.

He was assigned as Assistant Pastor 1964-68 at St. Joseph's, Sioux City, Iowa; 1968-1975 - Assistant Pastor, St. Patrick's, Estherville, Iowa; 1975-1987 - Chaplain St. Joseph's Hospital/Mercy Medical Center; 1987-1989 - Pastor - Sacred Heart, Templeton, Iowa; 1989-1996 - Pastor - Blessed Sacrament, Sioux CIty; 1996-2000 - St. Lawrence, Carroll, Iowa; 2000-2005 - Team Ministry, Webster Co. with residence at St. Matthew's Clare & Corpus Christi, Fort Dodge, Iowa.

He was appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart in 2005.

While the basic call to discipleship is addressed to all Christians, the Lord calls some in a particular way to a life of commitment of service. The life of a priest, deacon, sister or brother is not easy, but to spend one's life helping others to know and to love Jesus Christ is full of beautiful blessings. As members of the Body of Christ, the Church, we all are called to encourage and pray for vocations.

Look around your community, parish, home, neighborhood, workplace and even into your heart. Is there someone you know who has the qualities to become a priest, deacon, sister or brother? The Church leaders of the 21st century are among your acquaintances, family and friends. It could even be you! If you or someone you know needs information, please contact Father Burns.

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