Mercy One will be celebrating their 100 year Anniversary September 12, 13 and 24.

From 10:00 - 2:00 on September 12th all in the community are invited to join in the fun of the celebration 

From 1:15 - 1:45 on September 13th, Fr. Isaac will be giving a special blessing at the hospital for all past and present staff members.

From 10:00 - Noon on September 24th Archbishop Zinkula will be there to give a special blessing to the Hospital.

We are truly blessed to have Mercy One Medical Center in our community of Oelwein.  Join us for the celebration.

Congratulations to our newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Mirt and Frank Stammeyer. Mirt and Frank were united in the Sacrament of Marriage on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church.

May the Lord bless them with many years of grace, joy, and the steady warmth of His love as they walk together as husband and wife. May their home be filled with faith, kindness, and the peace that comes from God’s abiding presence.

For the past three years, a dedicated group of parishioners has worked behind the scenes planning, organizing, and bringing to life the many events surrounding Sacred Heart Parish, Oelwein’s 150th Anniversary Celebration. 

Their work isn’t quite finished yet! We still have several special events to look forward to, including our bus trip to the Grotto, the 150th Anniversary Mass and Dinner, and the Rosary Walk.

Before the celebrations come to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank these wonderful ladies for the countless hours, thoughtful details, creative ideas, and love they have poured into making this milestone year so special for our parish.

Well done, 150th Committee! Your dedication to Sacred Heart and our parish family is deeply appreciated. May God bless each of you for sharing your time and talents so generously.

Many, many thanks for three years of faithful service! 

The SH quilting grouphad invited Father Isaac to visit our group some time so he could meet us and see what one small group is doing in the parish. Today he showed up and we had a very enjoyable visit. We told him about our work, introduced ourselves, presented him with a lap quilt and let him pick out a larger bed quilt of his liking. We shared a little bit about Sacred Heart and he shared about his background before coming to Sacred Heart. He even tried his hand at tying a quilt the group is currently working on. 

Sacred Heart Parish – 150th Anniversary Celebration Bus Trip Grotto of the Redemption •

Camp Algona POW Museum Tuesday, September 15, 2026

• $45 per person

Celebrating 150 Years as a Faith Family with a Day You’ll Never Forget

As part of our year‑long celebration of Sacred Heart’s 150th Anniversary, we invite you to join us for a parish pilgrimage filled with history, beauty, fellowship, and faith. This special bus trip offers not only visits to two remarkable Iowa landmarks, but a full day spent with fellow parishioners, sharing stories, laughter, prayer, and the joy of being a community rooted in Christ for a century and a half.

Trip Agenda

• 7:45 AM – Load the bus at the Sacred Heart Parking Lot
• 8:00 AM – Depart for an adventure of a lifetime
• 10:30 AM – Arrive at Camp Algona POW Museum
• 12:30 PM – Lunch at Pizza Ranch, Algona
• 2:00 PM – Visit the Grotto of the Redemption
• A powerful spiritual experience
• One of the most extraordinary religious shrines in the world
• 4:30 PM – Depart for home
• ~7:30 PM – Estimated arrival back in Oelwein

Why You Should Join Us

This parish event is more than a bus trip, it’s a celebration of who we are as Sacred Heart Parish. You’ll encounter inspiring history, breathtaking art, and moments of quiet reflection. But just as meaningful is the chance to spend the day with your Sacred Heart faith family, strengthening the bonds that have carried our parish through 150 years of grace.

This will be an experience you’ll treasure for years to come.

Registration & Tickets

Cost: $45 per person Deadline: All seats must be secured by August 27.

Tickets are available:

• After all Sunday Masses at the church entrance
• During the week at the Parish Center

Spots are still available, don’t wait to reserve yours.

Join Us for This Once‑in‑a‑Lifetime Parish Celebration

We look forward to sharing this remarkable day with you as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and look with hope toward the future of Sacred Heart Parish.

Do you want to know who is scheduled for Sunday Mass Ministry this month? Simply click on the NEWS tab on the front page of our parish website. Then scroll to Ministry Schedule to view the ministers serving each Sunday throughout the month.  To access this page go to NEWS and follow the drop down link or  click on the following link:  https://www.sacredheartoelwein.com/news/ministry-schedule/558-november-ministry-schedule

If you have any questions, or if you feel the Holy Spirit nudging you to step forward and assist with any ministry, please reach out to Deacon Jim Patera at 319‑509‑1210.

A Grateful Thank You

To all who currently serve in our Sacred Heart / Oelwein Area Pastorate ministries: Thank you. Your willingness to share your time, talent, and faith is a true blessing to our parish family. You help make our worship vibrant, welcoming, and centered on Christ.

We Are Still in Need of Faith‑Filled Leaders

We continue to seek individuals who may be called to serve in the following role:

• Director of Faith Formation and Religious Education If you have questions or feel drawn to this vital ministry, please contact us. Your leadership could help shape the faith of our children, youth, and adults for years to come.

Many Ways to Share Your Gifts

There are countless opportunities to offer your time, talent, and special skills for the Glory of God as we serve the people of your faith family. Please prayerfully consider giving back to God for the many blessings we all receive.

For more information, contact:

Deacon Jim Patera Phone: 319‑509‑1210

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A pastorate is a grouping of parishes with one pastorate that shares resources, ministries, programs, and staff. The Oelwein Pastorate is currently named that way because Sacred Heart is the largest parish in the pastorate. In the next year or two, the parishes in our pastorate will canonically merged into one parish. 

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 To initiate automatic payment of your weekly or monthly donation gift to Sacred Heart please open the authorization form below and fill it out.  If you have any questions please call Rachelle at 319-283-3743.  After you have completed the form, please return it along with a deposit slip or voided check.  There are currently tow easy ways for out to accomplish this:

1) Scan the document and your canceled check or deposit slip and email them both to:  parish@sacredheartoelwein

2) Fill out the document and mail it along with the canceled check or deposit slip to the Sacred Heart Parish Office at:

Sacred Heart Parish

C/O Authorization Form

600 1st Ave SW

Oelwein, IA  50662

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