ST. PETER. Church of. We congratulate the newly confirmed! APRIL 21, HWY 13, PO BOX MENDOTA, MINNESOTA

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1 Church of ST. PETER APRIL 21, HWY 13, PO BOX MENDOTA, MINNESOTA Congratulations to the following children who will make their First Communion this weekend! Emily Collins Marisa Jung Erin Kelly Thomas Lutz Grace Mansur Eva Meisinger Niklas Olson Lindsay Overell Megan Overell Khang Tran Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on Sunday at 2 p.m. We congratulate the newly confirmed! Joseph Alfonso Austin Burns William Curoe Charles Demuse Jane Driano Erik Dumer Kenneth Ekblad John Engel Lucas Ferrian Andrew Floeder Michael Fortuna Monica Garry Adam Graves Rebecca Hirsch Samuel Johanns Monica Keis Gregory Knaack Alissa Lencowski Claire McManmon Kayleen McQuillan Lauren Miller Cameron Mulvihill William Nelson Melissa Newton Thomas O Brien Breanden Salas Macalaster Schmidt Alexander White

2 Church of St. Peter Page 2 From the Pastor s Desk I want to welcome those who are here for the first days of our joyful celebration of First Communion! Our second graders can receive Holy Communion for the first time at each of the Masses on this Sunday and on Sunday, May 5. (Of course, this also includes the vigil Masses on Saturdays.) I invite you all to consider the great gift of the Eucharist we are privileged to receive every week or even every day. When children receive the Eucharist for the first time, it represents the culmination of a lot of preparation. There are lessons to be created and presented, as well as the providing of opportunities for children to understand the truth of the Real Presence of Christ in various ways. Our volunteer catechists and Kathy Raible, our Director of Religious Education, have tried to make it easy for the boys and girls of our parish to absorb the truth of the Eucharist. The children s parents have seen to it that they have come to the parish many times as part of their preparation. Of course, theirs is the most important role: without faith-filled parents, there is very little chance that children would believe what has been handed down to us. That truth is that the Eucharist is the memorial of Jesus death on the Cross for the redemption of the world. His death allows our sins to be forgiven, and the Mass is the way Jesus death is made present to us. When we receive Communion, we are not participating in something symbolic. We are receiving the Body and Blood of Christ. Going to Sunday Mass, whether on Sunday itself or late on Saturday, is also a way of reliving the experience of Jesus disciples on the evening of the same day Jesus rose from the dead. They assembled in the upper room and there the Risen Lord stood among them spoke to them. Christians have always continued the tradition of meeting on the day of the Resurrection the Lord s Day to follow Jesus command to Do this in memory of me. We must not forget that coming to Sunday Mass is how we keep ourselves connected to Christ and draw life from him. In 1998 Pope John Paul II wrote an apostolic letter on the observance of Sunday called Dies Domini. He quotes the 5 th century Pope Innocent I, who said, We celebrate Sunday because of the venerable resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and we do so not only at Easter but also at each turning of the week (DD 19). Later Blessed John Paul writes: In effect, Sunday is the day above all other days which summons Christians to remember the salvation which was given to them in baptism and which has made them new in Christ (DD 25). That s why at Sunday Mass we make a profession of faith by reciting the Nicene Creed. We who are baptized are renewing our belief in the great mysteries contained in the Creed. It is a good thing for us to recall in this Year of Faith. In this same 1998 letter Blessed John Paul quotes from the 1562 session of the Council of Trent in order to explain that the Mass truly makes present the sacrifice of the Cross: In this divine sacrifice which is accomplished in the Mass, the same Christ who offered himself once and for all in a bloody manner on the altar of the cross is contained and is offered in an unbloody manner (DD 43). John Paul carefully links this to the truth that we who participate in the Eucharist have our own sacrifice to contribute. Our praise and our suffering in fact, our whole lives are what we offer to God. He says what I hope you already know. At Sunday Mass we bring to the altar the week that has passed, with all its human burdens (DD 43). If we are really to keep Sunday holy, then our efforts will need to extend beyond the doors of the church where we worship. Blessed John Paul says, The Lord s Day is lived well if it is marked from beginning to end by grateful and active remembrance of God s saving work. This commits each of Christ s disciples to shape the other moments of the day those outside the liturgical context: family life, social relationships, relaxation in such a way that the peace and joy of the Risen Lord will emerge in the ordinary events of life. For example, the relaxed gathering of parents and children can be an opportunity not only to listen to listen to one another but also to share a few formative and more reflective moments (DD 52). You might think, These are beautiful thoughts, but I can t do that! But I want to assure you that you can. It is in your power to do it. If you have young children or for that matter, any children in grade school, there are plenty of excellent children s books available for you to read together. These can include Bible story books and books about the saints or the sacraments. Children of any age can learn a lot by the way their parents take them to help feed those in need or visit someone in a nursing home or take a meal to a lonely neighbor. These are very good ways of keeping the Lord s Day holy, of being stewards of God s bountiful gifts, and of showing the young that the way we live our faith is not limited to what we do within the walls of our church. ~Fr. Joseph Gallatin

3 Church of St. Peter Page 3 Religious Education/ Faith Formation (RE/FF) Pizza & Bingo Night On Friday, April 26, the Religious Education/Faith Formation team is having another pizza and bingo night. From 6 to 8 p.m. we will serve pizza and play bingo. Although this event is FREE, we ask that you make a reservation so we know how much pizza to order. There will be a table in the Gathering Space after all the Masses this weekend to sign up for this event OR you can call the RE phone line at and leave a message to let us know how many are coming. We look forward to seeing you there! Religious Education Programs: Elementary and Middle School Wednesday, April 24, is our final class for religious education for grades 1-8. At both sessions (4:30 and 6:30) we will have a closing prayer service in the main worship space followed by an ice cream social. ALL Parents are encouraged to join us for prayer and ice cream!! Religious Education/Faith Formation Registration for All families should have received in both the regular mail as well as , registration information for the religious education classes. You may also go to the St. Peter s website to register. Please remember the registration deadline is Wednesday, May 15. If you have not received the registration materials or if you have any questions, please contact the RE secretary, Rita Holien, at First Reconciliation and First Communion Please be aware that all children in second grade must prepare for their sacraments at their parish. Even if your child is in a Catholic school, he or she must be registered for the Wednesday night program. If your child is in second grade next year and you wish to have him or her in the First Reconciliation and First Communion program, please register prior to May 15. Children must receive the sacrament of Reconciliation prior to First Communion. Pastoral Ministry Lenten Alms As most of you are aware, this year s alms collection for Lent went to Pour Out Your Hearts for the Hungry, a drive for Eagan Resource Center. The center provides fresh, wholesome food to hungry families in Dakota County. Thank you to those of you who donated; we were able to send them $337. Follow and Like us! Our parish has entered the online networking world! We have an active Facebook account and Twitter feed, so please check them out to see what is happening in the parish and also to get some great Catholic resources. Our Facebook page can be found at facebook.com/stpetersmendota and our Twitter handle Faithful Shepherd Open House Faithful Shepherd Catholic School 3355 Columbia Drive Eagan (½ block east of Yankee Doodle & Lexington) Faithful Shepherd is an accredited, Catholic K-8 elementary school where educational excellence and God s Gifts are awakened. Our students academic skills rank in the top 20% nationally. *Open House* Wednesday, April 24, 8-10:30 a.m. Mass at 8:15 a.m. hosted by students. Parent guided tours and Q&A after. FAITHFUL SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND TRI-PARISH CENTER St. John Neumann, St. Peter, St. Thomas Becket 3355 Columbia Drive, Eagan, MN ,

4 Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 4 St. Peter s Community News Annual Giving Weekly Contribution Summary Budget for the period 4/8/13-4/14/13... $12,765 Actual for the period 4/8/13-4/14/13... $9,735 Year-to-Date Budget... $710,035 Year-to-Date Actual... $688,880 Faithful Shepherd Catholic School (FSCS) Students Assisting this Weekend with Hospitality The staff and families at Faithful Shepherd would like to thank the Church of St. Peter as one of our sponsoring parishes. Your support and encouragement help to make us the strong, vibrant, faith-filled community we are today. This weekend FSCS students will assist with serving refreshments following the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses. There is information about the school located in the Heritage Center after the Sunday Masses. Please stop by and say hello. Tootsie Roll Drive Next Weekend The Knights of Columbus will be distributing Tootsie Rolls after Mass next weekend in support of people with developmental disabilities. Donations will be accepted on behalf of several Eagan and state-level charities: ProAct of Eagan, which provides job training; ARC Twin Cities, which advocates on behalf of those with disabilities; and the Minnesota Special Olympics. All of the money collected will be forwarded to these charities. Thank you for your generosity. Opportunity to Join Knights of Columbus Are you male, 18 years old or greater, and looking for an opportunity to be more active in the parish? The next opportunity for you to join the Knights of Columbus Faithful Shepherd Council is Saturday, May 4, at St Joseph s parish in Rosemount. Please contact Jeff McNamara at for more information. St. Peter s Reaches Out Neighbors Thank You Our sincere thank you for the generous donation of 162 pounds of food you made to us during March. Many of your neighbors will benefit from these gifts from your heart. Sincerely, Neighbors Inc. Staff and Volunteers Sincere Sympathy St. Peter s Parish extends its sympathy to the families and friends of Richard Klein and Joseph Schuster. We invite all to join us in praying that God may make them sharers in eternal salvation. Catholic Home Missions Appeal Next Weekend One way the Catholic Home Missions Appeal works to support home mission dioceses in the United States is by supporting seminarian formation in poor dioceses. Often home mission priests and lay ministers require special training to attend to the unique needs of their faith communities. Your support is needed. Please help strengthen the Church at home by making a generous gift to next week s Appeal. Red Cross Blood Drive is Coming Thursday, May 2 You can sign up online for a donation appointment that is convenient for you at enter the zip code for St. Peter s or call Rita at Your donation is greatly appreciated! St. Peter s Golf Tournament St. Peter s will once again host a golf tournament on Saturday, June 15, at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings. Watch for the registration form in next weekend s bulletin. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or donate prizes for this event, please contact the parish office.

5 Church of St. Peter page 5a The Next Week Monday, April 22 6 pm St. Paul Civic Symphony Practice, Heritage Center Tuesday, April 23 Adoration Before Blessed Sacrament After the 9 am Mass Until 5 pm 9:45 am Women s Bible Study, Ravoux Room 1 pm Faithfully Fit Forever, Ravoux Room Wednesday, April 24 9:45 am Divine Mercy Cenacle, Conference Room I 4:30 pm Grades 1-5 6:30 pm Grades pm Choir, Conference Room I Thursday, April 25 9:30 am Daily Mass Birthday Celebration, Heritage Center 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous, Room 5 7 pm Al-Anon Meeting, Room 7 7 pm Teen Al-Anon Meeting, Room 6 7 pm Thursday Night Bible Study, Family Room Friday, April 26 6 pm Pizza & Bingo Night, Heritage Center Saturday, April 27 9 and 10:30 am Alcoholics Anonymous, Rooms 2, 4 10 am Scripture Study, Community Room 1-3 pm Wakota Baby Shower, Heritage Center 4 pm Reconciliation, Main Church 4:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Main Church 5 pm Mass, Main Church After Mass: Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Sponsor a Workcamper 6 pm New Parishioner Dinner, Heritage Center Sunday, April 28 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:30 & 10:30 am Choir Rehearsal, Main Church 9 & 11 am Mass, Main Church 9 & 11 am Liturgy of the Word for Children 9 am Sunday School 10 am Confirmation Class 10 am Sunday School Closing Program, Ravoux Room After Masses: Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive Sponsor a Workcamper 12 pm Baptism, Main Church 6:30 pm Youth Group, Youth Room

6 Church of St. Peter page 5b Parish Pastoral Council Paul Boller, Chair Alice Sheeler, Secretary Joanne Rocco Carter, Vice Chair David Doty Mary Pat Ferraro Kelly Garrett Ann Hoey Yvonne Houle-Gillard Sarah Larsen Parish Pastoral Council Voice Mailbox: Parish Pastoral Council Trustees: Jim Oricchio Helen Wilkie Readings for the Week of April 21 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/Jn 10:27-30 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 ext Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, Mass Intentions Liturgical Publications Inc. The following are the intentions remembered by the priest at Mass: Monday, April 22 - Marie Schloegl Tuesday, April 23 - Robert Weidner Wednesday, April 24 - Frances Vogel Thursday, April 25 - Msgr. Jerome Boxleitner Friday, April 26 - Sandra Nelson Saturday, April 27 - Thomas M. Skally Sunday, April 28-9 a.m. - Jeffrey M. Weiss 11 a.m. - Mass For the People

7 Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 6 Our Annual Parish Directory The annual parish directory will be available in the fall for all registered parishioners. This is not the kind of directory that includes photos. It will include last name, head of household and spouse, address, and phone number. If you have an unlisted number and would like it listed in this directory, or if you request other changes; i.e., no name, phone number, address, etc., please contact D a r l e n e O l s o n a t o r dolson@stpetersmendota.org. Eucharistic Adoration Parishioners and friends are welcome for private prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the Historic Church on Tuesdays after the 9 a.m. Mass Matthew 26:40-41 Jesus said to Peter: Could you not watch with me one hour? Watch and pray. For more information please contact Jane Vasiliou at or jvasiliou@comcast.net. May Family Rosary Procession 2013 For the past 65 years, in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, we as a Christian Family have united in procession in the prayer of the Rosary with our Blessed Mother Mary, who leads us to kneel in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. In this Year of Faith join Archbishop John Nienstedt, priests and faithful from around the Archdiocese and State of Minnesota on Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. as we pray the Rosary in procession from the State Capitol to the Cathedral of Saint Paul. We pray for our new Holy Father Pope Francis, for the intentions of our families and all families of the World. Inside the Cathedral we will offer prayers for marriage and the family and close with adoration and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Come with family and friends in a public witness to our Catholic Faith during this month of May dedicated to our Blessed Mother. Assemble at the Capitol at 1:30; the Procession begins at 2 p.m. Details at PASTOR: Fr. Joseph Gallatin PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Lisa Amos BUSINESS MANAGER: Mary Jubenville Heritage Center Rental Information Mary Jubenville, staff contact RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FAITH FORMATION: Kathy Raible, Director Ed Overell, Youth Coordinator Beth Newton, Sunday School Coordinator Rita Holien, Religious Ed Secretary Religious Education Information Line MUSIC: David Dunst, Director of Music COMMUNITY LIFE COORDINATOR: Sara Rogers OFFICE STAFF: Geri Korman, Receptionist Darlene Olson, Communications Coord MAINTENANCE: Tom Deshler John Jubenville Parish Office: Office Hours:... 8 am-4 pm Monday through Friday Fax: church@stpetersmendota.org Parish School: Faithful Shepherd Columbia Drive Eagan, MN SUNDAY MASSES (all in the Main Church) Saturday 5 pm Sunday 9 am and 11 am WEEKDAY MASSES (all in the Historic Church) 9 am Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday HOLY DAYS As announced. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturdays 4 to 4:45 pm or by appointment. BAPTISMS, NEW PARISHIONERS, WEDDINGS Call the parish office for more information. PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Peggy Markee pmarkee@frontier.com

8 Jim Nikolai - Parishioner 900 2nd Ave. S., Suite 820, Minneapolis (612) Cleaners Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service 984 S. SMITH, W. ST. PAUL, MN Drive-thru window Advertising Sales Opportunities Liturgical Publications, Inc. Jeff Tallman at jtallman@4lpi.com for more information Home Care Solutions The Shining Star in Home Care W. 7 th St. St. Paul bonfesauto.com CAR CARE BY PEOPLE WHO CARE COMPLETE MECHANICAL REPAIRS Shop 24/ Join Us Saturday & Sunday for Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. inclair Ken Pace - Bob Pace 1247 So. Robert Street West St. Paul, MN Klecatsky & Sons West Funeral Home Heritage Center Is Available For Meetings & Parties Rental Discount For St. Peter s Parishioners Call Mary Jubenville At The Parish Office For Information & Reservations Auto, Home, Business, & Life Insurance David P. Kelliher Owner/Agent kelliherins@aol.com Office Della Miller, CPA Parishioner Tax Preparation della@dellamillercpa.com Forest Lane, Apple Valley Your Friendly Neighborhood Meeting Place Breakfast & Bloody Bar Weekends starting at 10:30am 857 Hwy 13, Lilydale SHOULDN T YOUR AD BE HERE? For information on advertising, please call our church representative JOHN KIRCHNER at jkirchner@4lpi.com Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Agent Direct: (651) pdonohue@mnhomes.com Call Steve Commers for Courteous and Professional Service SteveCommers@edinarealty.com MID-NORTHERN M ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL WIRING DENNIS WOLFE Max Steininger Inc. Excavation, Demolition, Earth Retention Serving Commercial, Municipal, & Industrial Customers Since 1968 (651) print solutions Doran-King FOR NFO C ST. PETER, MENDOTA EAGAN 1360 Duckwood Drive Eagan, MN (651) ACACIA PARK CEMETERY DALE J. BACHMEIER A non-profit perpetual care cemetery serving all faiths since It is not about the deal it is about the relationship.

9 All parishioners who have given of their time or talent to St. Peter s, as well as a spouse or guest, are invited to the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Thursday, May 16, :00 8:00 p.m. Heritage Center Dinner, dessert, beverages and entertainment will be provided by the parish staff If you will be attending, please respond by Sunday, May 12. Drop this form in the collection basket or mail to Appreciation Dinner, Church of St. Peter, PO Box 50679, Mendota, MN Number Attending Name(s) Phone # (with area code) You can also respond with the above information by leaving a message at or ing srogers@stpetersmendota.org.