SUNDAY MASSES In Main Church Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 9 & 1 a.m. Holy Day as announced. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019

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1 SUNDAY MASSES In Main Church Saturday at 5 p.m. Sunday at 9 & 1 a.m. Holy Day as announced. WEEKDAY MASSES In Historic Church Monday thru Friday at 9 a.m. PERPETUAL ADORATION In Chapel of the Nativity RECONCILIATION In Main Church Friday 8-8:50 a.m. Saturday 3:30-4:45 p.m. Any time by appointment. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 As we look at the readings for this week, there are two clear camps that appear- the Blessed and the Cursed. Each reading touches on this: looking at those who are Blessed and those who are not. In our first reading the prophet Jeremiah tells us Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. Our responsorial psalm says Blessed are they who hope in the Lord. In our Gospel we see the familiar and comforting beatitudes, which show those who are blessed despite their poverty, hunger, grief, and persecution. What comforting, uplifting, and affirming words from our Lord are these! There s the other camp though, too. Cursed is the one who trusts in human beings, says Jeremiah. Not the wicked, not so the way of the wicked vanishes, comes from our psalm. And Jesus concludes his Beatitudes in Luke s Gospel with a series of woes to things that seem pretty comfortable: riches, fullness, laughter, and esteem. I find it tempting to focus on the warm fuzzies when I crack open my Bible to look at the verses that bring me comfort and to gloss over the ones that are more challenging. And this is exactly what these readings are getting at. We are not called to simply be comfortable; we are called to eternal life with Jesus! A quick Google search for the word blessed returns this definition: noun. Those who live with God in heaven. We are called to heaven to a life with God and that starts here and now! Just look at those that are considered blessed in our readings for today. It is those who hope in the Lord, those who look beyond this world and the temporal comforts and cling to the Lord and his ultimate plan for them: Heaven. This is what St. Paul talks about in the second reading as he tells the Corinthians If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are the most pitiable people of all. Christ came not just to make us comfortable in this life but to give us the hope of everlasting life with him! Sometimes I do well placing my hope in the Lord, especially in situations that challenge me and remind me just how imperfect this world is. But when things are comfortable, it s easy to fall into the sinful mindset that it s in myself that my hope and strength lie. And the longer I allow that sin to fester, the harder it is to trust in the Lord. I find myself feeling like the barren bush Jeremiah talks about in the first reading. Here s the good news though! Jesus did not die and rise from the dead so my sin could fester. He conquered death so that I could be washed clean and free from sin in this life in the here and now! Mass begins with a penitential rite, an opportunity for us to bring our sins to Jesus: to not let them fester but to renew our hope in Him and in the abundant life he has promised us in this world and ultimately in eternal life with Him in Heaven. May we all strive to be blessed. In his hope, Elizabeth CONNECT ONLINE stpetersmendota.org 1405 Hiway 13 PO Box Mendota MN church@stpetersmendota.org

2 YOUTH NEWS AND FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION On Wednesday, February 27 we will have our Large Group Family Event at 6 p.m.! All students in grades 1 5 and at least one parent per family are invited to come together and learn more about Lent and the Eucharist. Due to the activities planned for this event, we need to have an accurate count of how many people will be present. Please contact Kathy Raible at kraible@stpetersmendota.org and let her know how many adults and how many children will be joining us from your family. Thank you! FIRST COMMUNION PROGRAM On Wednesday, February 20, at 6 p.m., we will have our Parent and Child Session. Children will go to their classrooms and parents will come to Heritage Center. Please contact Kathy Raible if you have any questions or if you will not be able to attend the Parent session. Her address is kraible@stpetersmendota.org. FAITHFUL SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND TRI-PARISH CENTER St. John Neumann * St. Peter * St. Thomas Becket 3355 Columbia Dr Eagan MN OFFICE INFORMATION Father Steven Hoffman Deacon Tim Hennessey Chris Seiple, Parish Operations Lisa Amos, Mission and Ministry Parish Office Hours: Mon Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: BAPTISMS - NEW PARISHIONERS - WEDDINGS Call the parish office for more information. PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Lisa Amos at lamos@stpetersmendota.org or call her at or call the parish office. CATHOLIC CHARISMTIC RENEWAL TEACHING CONFERENCE Come to The Twin Cities Catholic Charismatic Renewal Winter Teaching Conference - Anchored in Unshakable Hope - with Bishop Cozzens as the opening speaker. Come to the Life in The Spirit Seminar for more of the Holy Spirit and attend several teachings and testimonies regarding clinging to Hope being poured into us by the power of the Holy Spirit. It takes place on Saturday, February 23, from 8:30am to 4:30pm, at Church of the Epiphany, th Avenue NW, Coon Rapids. Pre-registration with lunch is $40. The cost at the door is $50. The cost for students, religious and those over 70 is $20. For those over 80 years old, the cost is $5. For more information or to register, visit the website or call FAITHFUL SHEPHERD GALA Faithful Shepherd is will hold their 20 th annual Gala for Giving on February 23! All money raised at our event helps maintain our operating budget and support our financial assistance programs. To buy tickets and register go to our web page at If you have items to donate to our silent auction, please send an to fscsauction@gmail.com. Thank you so much for supporting our school! FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Check out St. Peter s website at our Facebook page at facebook.com/stpetersmendota and ANTI-PORNOGRAPHY EVENTS ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH - LAKEVILLE Fight the New Drug (Professional Speakers - fightthenewdrug.org/) Support and Information - hopeforpurity Feb. 24, 7-8:30 p.m. - For parents, educators, and other leaders concerned about the scientific effects of pornography, especially on youth. Feb. 25, 6:30-8 p.m. - Targeted to high school youth; youth groups and teens are welcome. Safeguarding Your Devices (Hands-on workshops for parents) Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. AND 7 p.m. (two identical workshops) RISEN SAVIOR CATHOLIC CHURCH - BURNSVILLE Informed-Battling the Pornography Epidemic (DVD Series produced by Integrity Restored - Feb. 5, 7-8:30 p.m. - Integrity Starts here The Truth About Pornography Feb. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. - The Porn Plague Theological Perspectives Feb. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. - Parenting in the Internet Generation

3 ADMINISTRATIVE NEWS * STEWARDSHIP * COMMUNITY NEWS MARDI GRAS PIZZA BINGO! Come join us for an early Mardi Gras Pizza Bingo on Friday, March 1, at 6 p.m.! We will have the regular kids prizes and adult prizes, but the cover all around 7:15 will be a $50 gift card to Lucky s Pub for the adults and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card for the kids. If we have multiple winners, we will draw a name for the final winner. So bring your appetite and join us for a family-friendly good time! We will have a sign-up sheet in the Gathering Space on the weekends of February 16/17 and February 23/24, so we can estimate how many pizzas to order from Tommy Chicago. You may also contact Anne O Keefe at or at aokeefe@stpetersmendota.org with your RSVP. A good will offering will be accepted. Looking forward to seeing you there! YOUR OPINION IS NEEDED Please watch your this week for a message from St. Peter s with a brief survey evaluating Father Steven s ministry to our Parish. We would appreciate it if you would take the time to complete an electronic survey sharing your thoughts on Father Steven s role at St. Peter s. It should take about ten minutes. Paper copies are also available in the Gathering Space. We look forward to hearing what you think and are grateful for your assistance in helping Father enhance his ministry. Financial Recap July 1 to February 10, 2019 Current Financial Recap YTD Actual Collections $664,400 YTD Budgeted Collections $671,820 Difference -$7,420 Weekly Financial Recap Weekly Plate Collections $ 6,871 Weekly Online Plate Collection $ 3,526 Weekly Online Debt Reduction $ 594 Weekly Online Windows Fund $ 98 To donate electronically, visit and click on Donate Online or call Chris Seiple in the parish office at ALPHA Alpha is returning to St. Peter s on Monday evenings, February 18 through May 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Heritage Center. Alpha consists of a meal, a talk, and small group discussion. It is an open, informal, and honest space to explore and discuss life s big questions together and is designed to create and/or deepen a personal relationship with Jesus. It is a place for fellowship with others. One recent participant commented: I wish and hope everyone will take advantage of this series. At all stages of your faith journey you will learn something new and grow in your faith! Another said: Alpha was a joy bringing me into communion with others seeking a closer connection with God. Online sign-ups have begun. Go to the St. Peter s website and click on the Alpha banner. You can also call Laurie Reding at to register or if you have questions. Please join us! Space is limited to 45 participants. GREAT NEIGHBORS FOOD FIGHT Five local restaurants compete for title of best burger all to help raise money for Neighbors. Purchase a Food Fight punch card and redeem it for a highlighted burger at each of the participating restaurants and then vote online for your favorite. Food Fight cards are on sale now and can be used February 1st through March 31. Cost is $30 per card. Participating restaurants include: B-52 Burgers and Brew, BLVD Bar + Grille, Jersey s Bar & Grill, Kaposia Club and Mississippi Pub. Proceeds benefit Neighbors. For more information or to purchase a punch card, visit ENDOW St. Peter s offers Endow, a ministry for young women, ages 20 to 30 years old. Do you want to become the best version of yourself? Would you like to discover more fully that you are made in the image and likeness of God? It is the vision of Endow that, through weekly group discussion, each woman encounters her infinite value and dignity, untold talents, and beauty. Meetings are on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 p.m., at St. Peter s, in the Family Room, beginning February 26. For more information visit or contact Lisa Amos at or at lamos@stpetersmendota.org. Come as a Guest Leave as a Friend

4 OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Peter s is here to bring the good news of the Gospel to all, so that every person can have a personal, life changing, life giving relationship with Jesus Christ. Trustees: Helen Wilkie Mark Mischke READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 4, 6 [40:5a]/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/Lk 6:17, Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 and 8, 16bc-17, [14a]/Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a and 2, 3ac- 4, 3b and 9c-10 [11b]/Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, [17a]/Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and [20b]/Mk 8:27-33 Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, [cf. 1]/Mk 9:2-13 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/ Lk 6:27-38 Liturgical Publications Inc MASS INTENTIONS The following are the intentions offered by the priest at Mass: THIS WEEK S CALENDAR: FEBRUARY 18 Monday, February 18 6:30 pm Alpha, Heritage Center Tuesday, February am Women s Bible Study, Heritage Center Wednesday, February 20 9:45 am Divine Mercy Cenacle, St. Kateri Conference Room 10 am Faithful Shepherd Catholic School Mass, Main Church 6 pm Faith Formation Grades 1-8 and Grade 2 First Communion Parent Session, Classrooms 6:30 pm Perissos, Youth Room 7 pm Choir Rehearsal, Music Room Thursday, February 21 6:30 pm Women s Bible Study, St. Thomas the Apostle Conference Room 6:30 pm ACCL Meeting, St. Kateri Conference Room 7 pm AA Meeting, Classroom 5 Friday, February 22 8 am Reconciliation, Main Church Saturday, February 23 9 am & 10:30 am AA Meeting, Classrooms 5 pm Mass 6 pm Workcamp Butterbraid Sales, Gathering Space Sunday, February 24 9 am Mass, Main Church 9 am Liturgy of the Word for Children, Classroom am Workcamp Butterbraid Sales, Gathering Space 10:30 am Theology of the Body Workshop, Ravoux Room 11 am Mass, Main Church 11 am Liturgy of the Word for Children, Classroom pm Workcamp Butterbraid Sales, Gathering Space Monday, February 18 Arian Beth Metz Tuesday, February 19 Don Taylor Wednesday, February 20 Dorothy Perron Thursday, February 21 Walter & Pricsilla Miller Friday, February 22 Don Taylor Saturday, February 23 Dorothy Perron Sunday, February 24, 9 am Mass For The People 11 am Herman Carl Kuberski

5 PASTORAL MINISTRY FOLLOWING JESUS Today we hear Luke s version of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus reminds us that it is through humility and meekness that we will inherit the Kingdom of God. May we long for the Kingdom that never ends as we relinquish our attachments to worldly things. HOPE MINISTRY: LIFE AFTER LOSS Life can be difficult and challenging after experiencing a significant loss. If you are struggling with grief and are searching for support, we invite you to join us in this new ministry at St. Peter s. Knowledgeable speakers and small group discussion led by trained, compassionate facilitators will be available during the five-week series. Sessions will be held from 5:30 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 10, 17 (small group only, 6:30-7pm), 24, 31 and April 7 in the Heritage Center. All are welcome. Contact Lisa Amos at lamos@stpetersmendota.org, with questions, for more information or to volunteer to be part of this ministry. PRAYER OF THE HEART WORKSHOP As our body cannot live without nourishment, so our soul cannot stay spiritually alive without prayer. ~ St. Augustine Since prayer is as necessary to our soul as nourishment and air is for the body, we are offering a series of three workshops to guide and support this essential practice of our Christian life. As we revisit certain helpful keys to prayer and cover practical tips on how to deal with distractions, dryness and other challenges, those who attend will also have the opportunity to grow in their understanding and experience of the fruitful practice of meditation and prayer of the heart. This three-part workshop will be offered at two different sessions for your convenience. Choose whichever best fits your schedule and plan to make time to enrich your personal prayer and grow deeper into your relationship with Jesus. Both sessions will be held in Heritage Center. Evening session: Thursdays, March 14, 21, and 28, 6:30-8pm Daytime session: Fridays, March 15, 22, and 29, 10-11:30am Part I: Introduction: Basic foundations and practical helps for personal prayer Part II: Approaches to prayer Part III: Various difficulties experienced in prayer and what to do about them Registration is not required. Please contact Lisa Amos for further information at lamos@stpetersmendota.org or at ADORATION CHAPEL The chapel is closed during Masses. If you need a sub for your hour, please refer to our substitute roster to cover your hour in advance. Contact Lisa Amos at lamos@stpetersmendota.org or at at to sign up for an hour of adoration. We still need adorers at the following hours: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 2 to 3 pm 8 to 9 am, 3 to 4 pm 6 to 7 pm 1 to 2 am, 2 to 3 am Thursday Midnight to 1 am, 3 to 4 am, 10 to 11 am, 1 to 2 pm Friday Saturday 1 to 2 am, 7 to 8 pm 3 to 4 am, 4 to 5 am, 5 to 6 am, 9 to 10 am, 10 to 11 am CATECHISM CORNER Having surveyed what the Catechism of the Catholic Church had to say about the Eucharistic celebration from the gathering through the offering (CCC ), this week will continue that path. Along with the offerings of bread and wine, from the very earliest Christian gatherings, the faithful brought necessities to be shared with those in need. These were given to him who presides to be then distributed to orphans, widows, prisoners, immigrants, those left in want because of illness, and anyone else in need, according to St. Justin, whom we've noted before as being among the very early saints (second century). (CCC 1351) From there, the celebration moved into the complicated and amalgamated segments of the Eucharistic Prayer. This prayer is referred to in the Catechism as the anaphora. This very interesting word comes from Greek, meaning to bring back, or to carry back, or bring up. One can get the sense that something is important enough to continue bringing up in conversation or to continually refer to. For us, it is the carrying forward in time of the last supper, the very crucifixion of our Lord. The Eucharistic Prayer is, in a way, the magnum opus of written prayer. There are several variations that may be used, but typically only four may be used on a Sunday Liturgy or a feast day. Next week will feature a breakdown of the anaphora into its specific component parts.

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7 Prayer of the THREE-PART WORKSHOP Heart Workshop As our body cannot live without nourishment, so our soul cannot stay spiritually alive without prayer. (St. Augustine) Prayer is as necessary to our soul as nourishment and air is for the body. Because of this truth, we are offering a workshop to guide and support this essential practice of our Christian life. As we revisit certain helpful keys to prayer and cover practical tips on how to deal with distractions, dryness and other challenges, those who attend will also have the opportunity to grow in their understanding and experience of the fruitful practice of meditation and prayer of the heart. TWO SESSIONS! Choose whichever best fits your schedule and plan to make time to enrich your personal prayer and grow deeper into your relationship with Jesus. Evening session Thursdays, March 14, 21, and 28 6:30-8pm OR Daytime session Fridays, March 15, 22, and :30am PART I: INTRODUCTION: BASIC FOUNDATIONS AND PRACTICAL HELPS FOR PERSONAL PRAYER PART II: APPROACHES TO PRAYER PART III: VARIOUS DIFFICULTIES EXPERIENCED IN PRAYER AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM BOTH SESSIONS IN HERITAGE CENTER Registration is not required. Please contact Lisa Amos for further information at or lamos@stpetersmendota.org