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Sacred Heart Parish is a spirit-filled community of persons who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ through the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. As Parishioners of Sacred Heart we witness the presence of God in our community as a family, bound together by the Word and Eucharist. We journey together through worship, education, service, social activities and stewardship. We use our gifts and talents to reach out to others. Regular Mass Schedule
Fr. Qui-Thac's Weekly Reflection St. Benedict’s 12 steps to Humility from The Rule of St. Benedict The second step of humility is reached when a man, not loving his own will, does not bother to please himself, but follows the injunction of the Lord: “I came not to do my own will, but the will of Him who sent me” (Jn 6:3-8). The third step of humility is attained when a man, from love of God obediently submits to a superior in imitation of the Lord. As the apostle says, “He was made obedient unto death” (Phil 2:8). The fourth step of humility is reached when a man, in obedience, patiently and quietly puts up with everything inflicted upon him. Whether these are painful, unjust or even against his nature, he neither tires nor gives up, for the Scripture says, “For you we suffer death all day long; we are considered as sheep for the slaughter” (Ps 44:22). The fifth step of humility is achieved when a monk, by humble confession, discloses to his abbot all the evil thoughts in his heart, and evil acts he has carried out. The Scripture tells us all to do this: “Reveal your way to the Lord and hope in Him” (Ps 37:5). The sixth step of humility is reached when a monk contentedly accepts all that is crude and harsh and thinks himself a poor and worthless workman in his appointed tasks. The seventh step of humility is attained when a man, not only confesses that he is an inferior and common wretch, but believes it in the depths of his heart. He will humble himself and say, “ it is good for me that You have humbled me, so I may learn Your The eighth step of humility is reached when a monk only does that which the common rule of the monastery and the examples of his superior demands. The ninth step of humility is achieved when a monk, practicing silence, only speaks when asked a question, for, “In many words you shall not avoid sin” (Prv 10:19). And, “A talkative man shall not prosper upon the earth” (Ps 140:11). The tenth step of humility is reached when a man restrains himself from laughter and frivolity, for “the fool lifts his voice in laughter” (Eccl 21:23). The eleventh step of humility is arrived at when a monk speaks gently, without jests, simply, seriously, tersely, rationally and softly. “a man is known by few words” (Prv 10:14). The twelfth step of humility is reached when a monk shows humility in his heart, and in his appearance and actions. Whether he is in the oratory, at the “work of God,” in the monastery or garden, on a trip, in the fields; whether sitting, or standing or walking he must think of his sins, head down, eyes on the ground and imagine he is on trial before God. He must always repeat to himself, “Lord, I a sinner, am not worthy to lift my eyes to heaven” (Lk 18:13). Fr. Qui-Thac Nguyen
Posted below are letters to the Sacred Heart Community, the first from the Pastoral Council, dated 8/1/2010, and the second from Fr. Qui-Thac, dated 8/13/2010, regarding the Potpourri of Art event.
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