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1 OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) From the Pastor : Hunger and thirst are as certain as death and taxes. These appetites or needs of our physical bodies are images of the holy longing of the human heart. This week, the readings use hunger and the feeding of the multitudes as a way of stirring us to confidence in the God who alone can satisfy our deepest desires. After being more than full (like after a Thanksgiving meal), I am always amazed at how quickly my earth-bound body starts craving again. My spiritual hunger also returns quickly as I head out into the busy, stressful world. I often feel like a child in pure white clothes out on the farm. The need for washing comes often. In a similar way, we return again and again to the table of the Lord. This weekend will be the first of various weeks that are based on the 6 th chapter of John s Gospel. It is also known as the Bread of Life passage. It would be a good time to do a little reading on the Eucharist or to come to a daily Mass once a week, or, perhaps, even fast enough to really notice the hunger that reminds us of our need for God. Father Phil Schotzko ===================================================== New Mass Schedule Saturday: 5 pm Mass, St. Peter s, St. Peter 5 pm Mass, St. Paul s, Nicollet Sunday: 8 am Mass, St. Paul s, Nicollet 10 am Mass, St. Peter s, St. Peter WEEKLY SCHEDULE July 29 August 5, th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July AM Mass (Parish Family) Monday No Service Tuesday 8 AM(+Francis Dauer), Chapel Wednesday 9:30 A Mass (+Mark & +Kathy Schaus), Grandview Thursday 10:30 A Mass (+Edmund Zins), Benedictine LivCom 1 10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel 7 P Area Faith Community Pastoral Council, FamRm Friday 8 AM 1 st Friday Mass (+Bob Boys), Chapel Saturday 5 PM Mass (Parish Family) 18 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 5 10 AM Mass (+William & +Charlotte Walter) PLEASE NOTE.. The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (a holy day of obligation) will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 pm and on Wednesday, August 15 at 8 am in church.

2 Church of St. Peter Harvest Festival Saturday, September 15, 2012 Check out the flyer in this week s bulletin! Monday: Jeremiah 13:1-11/Matthew 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jeremiah 14:17-22/Matthew 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jeremiah 15:10,16-21/Matthew 13:44-46 Thursday: Jeremiah 18:1-6/Matthew 13:47-53 (404) Friday: Jeremiah 26:1-9/Matthew 13:54-58 Saturday: Jeremiah 26:11-16,24/Matthew 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4,12-15/Eph 4:17,20-24/ Jn 6:24-35 DAILY READINGS Prayer Ministry Pray for those on the Prayer Chain facilitated by the Catholic Daughters and those listed below in the weekly bulletin. If you have a personal prayer request, please call the church office at , Marie Miller of the Catholic Daughters at , or submit online at the church s website, Deb Attenberger ALL MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRIES Soon the new schedule for September thru November will be prepared. If you need to make some changes or you will not be available to serve during a certain time, please let Karen know before Mon., Aug. 6. Thank you! Join Bishop LeVoir on a Trip to Italy this September. Bishop John M. LeVoir of the Diocese of New Ulm is leading an Italian Renaissance Tour from Sept. 4 13, There are still a few spots available. The cost is $3,995 from the Mpls/St. Paul airport. Please call if you are interested. For a brochure, visit the diocese s Web site, Don t miss out on this exciting, faith-filled trip to Italy! CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM Maple Glider Rocker Occasional Table Desks Love Seat Dresser w/mirror Lots of Silk Flowers and Floral Arrangements Lined Shears champagne-colored 2 Sets of Corelle Dishes 12 place Setting of China (white w/gold rim) Antique Lamps Metal Plant Stand Book Sale!

3 We have a seat waiting for you! John Ireland Catholic School New Hymnal for our kids! We will be purchasing 150 hymnals Never Too Young for use with the youth of our parish. The cost is $11.50 (+shipping) per book. We have half the money on hand, but need to raise $1,000. If you wish to donate towards these books, it would be so appreciated! Please make checks payable to Church of St. Peter and note youth hymnals. Thanks so much for your generosity! Annual Summer Noontime Organ Recital Series continues in Mankato. The Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists invites all to attend its annual Summer Noon-time Organ Recital Series, held at 12:10 pm on Tuesdays in Mankato at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 722 S. 2 nd St. Recitals are one-half lour long and open and free to all! July 31: Ron Schilling, New Ulm August 7: Dr. Ames Anderson, New Ulm August 14: Chad Fothergill, St. Peter August 21: Christine Schulz, Crystal Lake WHAT S COMING UP.. Sunday, August 5 Annual Men s Chicken Dinner and Parish Festival Church of the Nativity, Cleveland Mass at 8:30 am; Chicken Dinner, Antique Car Show, Coffee Bar, Silent Auction and Beer Tent from 10 am to 1 pm. Adults $10; ages 6-12 $5; ages 5 & under free. Sunday, August 5 Fall Fiesta St. Mary s School, Madelia Mass at 8 & 9:30 am; Fun lasts from 10:30 am 3:30 pm. Raffle, Silent Auction, BINGO, Children s Games; BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT (call for details). Sunday, August 5 St. Mary s Summer Festival Sleepy Eye, MN Mass at 9:30 am; Roast Beef Dinner 10:30 am 2 pm (adults $9; ages 4-10 $5; 3 & under free); Live Music, Quilt & Variety Auction at 1:30 pm; Big Ticket Raffle Drawing at 4:30 pm; Lots of Games, Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Cake Walk, and more!

4 Discernment Retreat for Young Men in grades Hosted by Bishop LeVoir, Vocations Office and Seminarians of the Diocese of New Ulm. Friday, August 10, am 7 pm. Schoenstatt on the Lake, Co. Rd. 27, Sleepy Eye, MN. Day includes Mass, Prayer, food and fun. Come for a day to learn how to discern God s will! Contact Fr. Todd Petersen toddpetersen@me.com. Good News TV Channel 7 The Future Depends on Love hosted by Drs. Angela & David Franks Join Drs. Angela and David Franks as they discuss the importance of marriage in society from a Catholic perspective. They host a different guest on each episode, allowing them to look at marriage from a wide variety of angles. Some of the topics include the Theology of the Body, natural family planning, annulments, good preparation programs for marriage, and teaching one s children about marriage. Episode 13: Cardinal Sean O Malley Cardinal Sean O Malley is a Capuchin priest and archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston. Cardinal O Malley talks about vows and about how all people are called to a particular vocation from God. Wednesday, August 1, 9:00 PM Thursday, August 2, 10:00 AM Stewardship Parish Sacrificial Giving Week Ending July 22, Income Budget Week Weekly Offertory Env. Weekly Offertory Env. Ending & Loose Plate & Loose Plate Difference July 22, 2012 $ 9, $10, ($ 41.47) July 15, 2012 $ 7, $10, ($2,150.33) July 08, 2012 $11, $10, $ 1, July 01, 2012 $7, $10, ($ 2,094.00) YTD (7/12-6/13) $36, $40, ($3,099.16) June 24, 2012 $9, $10, ($ ) June 17, 2012 $8, $10, ($ 1,881.66) YTD $466, $520, ($54,089.57) (7/11-6/12) Church of St. Peter Full-time Custodial Position To provide maintenance and janitorial services within the parish building Boiler license required or ability to acquire one. HVAC experience a plus. Please call , ext. 102 for an application and leave name, address and phone number. John Ireland Catholic School is Seeking Teachers!

5 We are seeking dynamic, faith filled teachers to become a part of our faculty. Candidates should hold a valid MN Teaching Certificate and be confident integrating technology into their instruction, and support the teachings and philosophy of John Ireland Catholic School. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to our principal, Donna Woodard. (donna.woodard@churchofstpeter.org) Kindergarten Teacher - Full Time Physical Education Teacher Part Time John Ireland Catholic School is Looking to Staff our Lunch Program! We are seeking dedicated self starters to be a part of our staff. Candidates should enjoy working with children, be organized and able to handle situations with clarity and professionalism. Staff must support the teachings and philosophy of John Ireland Catholic School. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to our principal, Donna Woodard. (donna.woodard@churchofstpeter.org) Head Cook 4 hr. / day (MN Food Manager Certification required) Asst. Cook 2 hr. / day Lunch Room Monitor 1 hr. / day

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7 As you know, the Harvest Festival is approaching fast. Shops on St. Pete s Street are ready to stock their stores, so if you have a new or fairly new item you would like to donate, it can be brought to the church at any time during office hours. The stores include: ======================================================== TEEN SCENE Looking for items that a teen would like such as games, CDs, jewelry, electronics, purses, sports memorabilia, IPods, etc. WHIMSICAL GARDEN DÉCOR Looking for things such as stepping stones, spinners, ceramic animals, bird baths, bird feeders, clean gardening tools, perennials, plant starters, gardening books, bulbs, etc. SUGAR SHACK Items can be brought Friday, 9/14 until 6 pm or Saturday morning, 9/15. Fudge. Divinity.Popcorn Caramel Trail Mix, etc.. HIDDEN TREASURES Home decorations Collectibles, jewelry, Crystal, art, Plates, etc. GOD S LITTLE ACRE (Farmers Market) is looking for garden items, squash, watermelon, tomatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers etc. GENERAL STORE Crafts, household items, toys, games, and all miscellaneous items. YE OLE BAKERY We would ask all parishioners to donate cakes, cookies, bars, breads, canned goods, Nationality goodies. These can be brought to the church Friday evening until 6 pm or early Saturday morning, September 14 or September 15. We are also looking for BINGO prizes and Children s Games prizes!! We will be having a volunteer sign up sheet in the Narthex the weekend of August So check your calendar to see if you can help make this year s Festival the best ever!! A new store this year will be Christmas in September!

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