Mass Schedule FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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1 Parish of the Diocese of Winona and staffed by the priests of the Institute of the Incarnate Word IVE Pastor: Fr. Mariano Varela, IVE Associate Pastor: Fr. Richard Yevchak, IVE Fr. Andrew Whiting, IVE Administrator: Mark Frederick, ext 108 Secretary: Shirley Pestka, ext. 101 Faith Formation: Beth Shank, ext. 109 Youth Ministry: Beverly Miller ext. 110 Music & Liturgy: Lisa Knutson ext.102 Parish Trustee: Frank Cesario Daniel Scott Priest Residence: 512 E. Mulberry St. Loyola Catholic School: IVE High School Seminary: Mass Schedule Daily: Saturday: Sunday: Holy Day: 7:00 am Monday thru Friday 8:00 am Saturday 5:15 pm 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am 1:00 pm (Espanol) See bulletin SS Peter & Paul Parish Of ice: 105 North Fifth St., Mankato, MN Phone: Fax: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 29, 2015

2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 11 am-noon & 4-5 pm Daily: After the 7:00 am Mass Other times by appointment. Sacrament of Baptism Contact the Parish Of ice at least one month in advance of the desired date. The usual time for Baptism is at 4:15 pm the last Saturday of the month. Sacrament of Matrimony For registered, participating members of the Parish, arrangements for preparation and the date are made by contacting one of the pastors, at least six months before the wedding. Bulletin Notices All articles for the bulletin are due by 2 pm on Tuesday. Bulletin articles should always be turned in to the parish of ice with a contact person s name and phone number. New Members Welcome Please register at the Parish Of ice. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mass Intentions Monday, November 30 7:00 am +Lauretta Sporer: Family & Friends +Souls in Purgatory: Mallory Hoffman Intentions of Joan Wayne: Burroughs Family Tuesday, December 1 7:00 am +Joseph Than T Dinh: Family +Lucia (Mother): Lai and Khuou Nguyen 3:30 pm +Alice Manderfeld: Family (Oaklawn) Wednesday, December 2 7:00 am +Anthony Chinh Hoang: Hoang Family +James Dittrich: Janice Hegler Intentions of Jeff Nelson: Buroughs Family Thursday, December 3 7:00 am +Helen Goettl: Charlotte Hiniker +Mary C. Anderson: Shirley Pestka +Betty Brown: Ron & Mary Jane Riley Friday, December 4 7:00 am +Joan Besser: Roy and Rosemary Shephard +Kenneth Gimmer, Sr.: Sue Marx +Bill Rigdon: Family Saturday, December 5 8:00 am +Frank Willaert: Kay Willaert +Loretta Larson: Pat Roesch +Deceased - Catholic Daughters of the Americas Weekly Schedule Sunday, November 29 Coffee/Rolls in Jesuit Hall after 9:30 am Mass Adult Catechism Class at 8:35 and 10:35 am in Room 302 Xavier Monday, November 30 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study in Room 302 Xavier Hall Monday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Ps 147:1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 Tuesday, December 1 7:30 am to 12 noon Adoration in Xavier Chapel 1:30 pm Adult Bible Study in Room 302 Xavier Hall Wednesday, December 2 6:00 pm RCIA in Room 203 Xavier Hall 6:00 pm Adult Education in Room 302 Xavier Hall 6:30 pm St. Cecilia Choir rehearses in Xavier Hall Choir Room Thursday, December 3 7:00 pm Rosary for Priests in Xavier Hall Chapel Friday, December 4 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Adoration in Xavier Hall Chapel Saturday, December 5 9:00 am Latin Mass Social to follow in the Upper Room 9:00 am Legion of Mary in Xavier Hall Room 203

3 PASTOR S MESSAGE 3 This Sunday we begin our Holy Season of Advent. The word Advent is from the Latin adventus for "coming" and is associated with the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. Advent always contains four Sundays, beginning on the Sunday nearest the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, (November 30) and continuing until December 24. It blends together a penitential spirit, very similar to Lent, a liturgical theme of preparation for the Second and Final Coming of the Lord, called the Parousia, and a joyful theme of getting ready for the Bethlehem event. Since the 900s Advent has been considered the beginning of the Church year. This does not mean that Advent is the most important time of the year. Easter has always had this honor. The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet which symbolizes the penitential spirit. Religious traditions associated with Advent express all these themes. When we talk about the second coming of Jesus, we also have to talk about waiting, waiting is something that we don t like, especially in a hustle society and the latest technology where everything has to be fast, keep going please, that is why we are impatience with children and the elderly because sometime they are slow in doing things, however we have to slow down, and think about where I am going, what I am doing. Many times we waste our energy in trifle things, getting on time for the gymn, a restaurant, a meeting, football game, and when we go to Church, we want the Mass to finish as early as possible, with a shorter homily, no hymns, no extra prayers and get out before Mass ends. That is not how we must celebrate Advent. We must reflect how I will meet the Lord Jesus when he comes. Will He find us watchful in prayer? Will He sit down and wait on us because we have been faithful to Him? The message of Advent also tells us not to be afraid, because our liberation is near. Our liberation or freedom is near us all the time, when we go to the sacrament of confession and receive forgiveness from the priest in the name of Jesus. When we get out of our comfort zone and set on volunteer work in order to serve others, in visiting a sick person or one in prison. Doing this is what brings us peace and joy in our soul. We don t have to mix up the real meaning of Advent as a time of preparing for Christmas shopping, no, Advent is more than that. Awaiting for the Lord who comes to renews us when we approach Him. May our Blessed Mother help us to find time during this season of Advent so that we may prepare our heart as she did to receive Jesus with a clean and pure heart. From the Catechism of the Catholic Church: #522 The coming of God's Son to earth is an event of such immensity that God willed to prepare for it over centuries. He makes everything converge on Christ: all the rituals and sacrifices, figures and symbols of the "First Covenant". He announces Him through the mouths of the prophets who succeeded one another in Israel. Moreover, He awakens in the hearts of the pagans, a dim expectation of this coming. #523 St. John the Baptist is the Lord's immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare His way. "Prophet of the Most High", John surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last. He inaugurates the Gospel, already from His mother's womb welcomes the coming of Christ, and rejoices in being "the friend of the bridegroom", whom He points out as "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world". Going before Jesus "in the spirit and power of Elijah", John bears witness to Christ in his preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, and through his martyrdom. 524 When the Church celebrates the liturgy of Advent each year, she makes present this ancient expectancy of the Messiah, for by sharing in the long preparation for the Savior's first coming, the faithful renew their ardent desire for his second coming. By celebrating the precursor's birth and martyrdom, the Church unites herself to His desire: "He must increase, but I must decrease." Father Mariano Varela, IVE Orchestra of the Minor Seminary Bach and Community Cantata Youth 140 Wachet auf ruft uns Bach Cantata 140 Wachet auf ruft uns die Stimme Vivaldi Trio Sonata in c minor die Stimme Vivaldi Trio Sonata in c minor Christmas Concert Friday, December 11 th _ 7pm Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church beloved Carols of Advent and Christmas

4 NOVEMBER 29, Book of The Dead is available in the Gather Area. Please enter names of your loved ones who have passed away. We will pray for them during the month of November. The Giving Tree is an opportunity for you and your family to help another SSPP family this Christmas! Only a few simple steps: 1. Choose a card off the tree in the Narthex 2. Purchase the gift 3. Wrap the gift (including attaching the information card to the back of the gift) 4. Bring it back to Church and place it in the marked boxes by Sunday, December 13th! Latin Mass The Extraordinary Form of the Mass (Latin Mass) will be celebrated on Saturday, December 5th at 9:00 AM Social to follow in the Upper Room. PHÚC ÂM: Lc 21, 25-28, "Giờ cứu rỗi các con đã gần đến". Tin Mừng Chúa Giêsu Kitô theo Thánh Luca. Khi ấy, Chúa Giêsu phán cùng các môn đệ rằng: "Sẽ có những điềm lạ trên mặt trời, mặt trăng và các ngôi sao; dưới đất, các dân tộc buồn sầu lo lắng, vì biển gầm sóng vỗ. Người ta sợ hãi kinh hồn chờ đợi những gì sẽ xảy đến trong vũ trụ, vì các tầng trời sẽ rung chuyển. Lúc đó, người ta sẽ thấy trên đám mây, Con Người hiện đến đầy quyền năng và uy nghi cao cả. Khi những điều đó bắt đầu xảy đến, các con hãy đứng dậy và ngẩng đầu lên, vì giờ cứu rỗi các con đã gần đến. Các con hãy giữ mình, kẻo lòng các con ra nặng nề, vì chè chén say sưa và lo lắng việc đời, mà ngày đó thình lình đến với các con, như chiếc lưới chụp xuống mọi người sống trên mặt đất. Vậy các con hãy tỉnh thức và cầu nguyện luôn, để có thể thoát khỏi những việc sắp xảy đến và đứng vững trước mặt Con Người!" Đó là lời Chúa. Blood Pressures Blood Pressures will be taken next weekend, December 5 and 6 in Room 203 of Xavier Hall. Minister Schedule for December 5-6, 2015 Saturday 5:15 pm Sunday 7:30 am Sunday 9:30 am Sunday 11:30 am Extra-Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion Mike & Sandy Bach Mike & Ruth Woitas Jerry/Mary Huettl JoAnn Hensel Dennis/Karen Gruis G. Scheurer, David Reimann, Vicky Goettl C. Wersal, G. Scheurer JoAnn Lamm, Rich Schneller, Cate Johnson Dan Silver, Leo Roth Joe Mocol, A. Jurgens Pat Roesch Lorraine Carpenter Glenn Barnette Altar Servers Natalie Benton Jerry Tran Lisa and Wyatt Rodriguez Joe, Brandon & Derik Miller Edward and Michael Nguyen Lector Amber Blasl Leah Rodriguez Al Kluever Glenn Barnette Greeters Cindy Willaert Jackie Anderson, Jeanette Marka Millie Daufenbach Rosemary Burgess Lauren & Pat Johnston Cathy Thomas Dan/Marie Wood Jerry/Mary Krueger Bill/Louise Dickmeyer Judy Kraft Tim/Shelly Altenhofen Gloria Brosnan Magdalen Spriggs Ushers Jim Schweiss, Les Bruns, Richard Keltgen Les Schneider Philip Chester, Duane Mettler, Earle Peters Dave Schwamberger Ervin Stueber Stan Huettl, Dave Mrotz, Bob Kreuzer Mark Brosnan, Tom Ngo Tom Mocol

5 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5 Youth Ministry Beverly Miller ssppyouth@enventis.net Youth Group: December 2nd 7:30 pm Sports in Fitz Gym 8:00 pm Small Groups in DeSmet All 6th-12th Graders are invited! Youth and Young Adults: (6 th Grade and older) You are invited to Gaudete A Jubilee of Mercy Celebration taking place Wednesday, December 9 th from 6:30-9:00 pm at Loyola Catholic School. We will be carpooling 6th Confirmation II students to Loyola for this event. Please arrive at 6 pm to Fitzgerald for attendance, waiting in Fitzgeralds entrance. Faith Formation Beth Shank faith4u@hickorytech.net Faith Formation Session Wednesday, December 2 ND December 5:15pm - Chicken Pita Meal in Jesuit Hall 6:00pm - Report to regular classrooms Grades Pre-K Fitz Building Confirmation - Upper Room Adults - Xavier Hall Room #302 7:15pm - Closing Prayer in Church Join us! It won t be the same without YOU!!! Reconciliation Learning Centers Wednesday, December 2 nd 5:00pm - 7:30pm DeSmet Hall Fitz Building Register your family now for our Cookie Fundraiser taking place December 12th AND 13th. Contact Beverly in the Youth Ministry office for more details! Parents and students may come any time between 5:00-6:00pm to begin. Remember to bring your completed Penance home study book! Confirmation Year II What: Candidate/Sponsor Session When: Sunday, December6 th 6:00-8:00pm Where: Upper Room

6 NOVEMBER 29, Marriage Celebrations for November The parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church joyfully acknowledge the following wedding anniversaries Joe & Linda Gall, November 11, years Steve & Suzette Howe, November 7, years Robert & Helena Stoner, November 27, years Joseph & Darlene Mocol, November 12, years Marlin & Carol Partner, November 25, years Bob and Pam Hallberg, November 29, years If you would like to join the Marriage Celebration Program List, please contact the parish office at Loyola Catholic School As we look toward the Season of Advent, we anticipate a time of prayer and of reaching out to those in need, especially to those in our own local area. Intermediate and High School students will create Christmas baskets for members of local parishes, and Primary School students will collect baby items to be distributed through the local chapter of Birthright. Poinsettia and Pan Dulce Fundraiser Support the new Buela Youth Orchestra with your purchase of poinsettias, spruce-top pots, and Mexican Pan Dulce. (Bread this weekend) Orders can be placed in the gathering space After Masses on Nov. 28 th and 29th Poinsettias will be delivered the week of December 7 th. The orchestra is comprised of students from the Minor Seminary, Loyola Catholic Schools, homeschoolers, and also seeks to serve the underprivileged students of our community. Mid-Advent Day of Reflection: Prepare a Way for Justice, Peace and Hope on Earth. December 12, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN. It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus open doors of hope Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI... take time to prepare your heart, your spirit, your psyche for the coming of Christmas. $40, includes lunch. Register by December 8, or mjwelter@ssndcp.org Joy, with peace, is the sister of charity. Serve the Lord with laughter. Padre Pio St Dominic Savio Society Next meeting, December 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 in the Church for server practice. Feast of Our Lady of Guadalaupe Mission Quilting Quilt Sale, Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th before and after all Masses in the Gather Area. Come, look, and support our Mission Quilting Group. Buy your Christmas quilts and afghans here. Come and celebrate with the Hispanic community the Feast of Our Lady. Saturday December 12th at 11:00 am followed by a lunch in the Jesuit Hall. Pro Life If we ask him, Jesus will be with us every step of the way, giving us the grace we need. And His plans are wildly more fulfilling than we can imagine. ~USCCB Respect Life Program Rosary Society Rosaries prayed for the weekend of November 28-29, for caregivers, may Christ give them strength and fill them with the joy of His love, Sundays: 7:05 & 9:05 in the main Church & Wednesdays, 3:30 pm in Xavier Hall Chapel.

7 PRIMER DOMINGO DE ADVIENTO 29 DE NOVIEMBRE 2015 Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe LA VENIDA DEL REINO Jeremías lo veía venir el reinado de Jesús y la restauración de Jerusalén. Pero, había alguien que le escuchara? Alguien escucha ahora? Ser profeta tenía que haber sido muy difícil, pero Jeremías era persistente en su mensaje, porque sabía lo necesario que era escucharlo. Persistente en su mensaje también es Pablo, animando a los tesalonicenses y a todos nosotros a vivir de acuerdo al reino que Jeremías anunció. Nos motiva a comportarnos en el camino de santidad para que estemos bien preparados para la llegada del rey. Finalmente, Jesús mismo nos dice que estemos siempre atentos para lograr el agrado de nuestro Dios y Rey. Jeremías podía ver que se acercaba el reinado de Jesús. Al comenzar el tiempo de Adviento, Pablo y Jesús nos enseñan no sólo cómo prepararnos para el Reino, sino cómo vivirlo día a día. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Se invita a todos a participar de la Santa Misa de la festividad de nuestra señor de Guadalupe el Sábado 12 de Diciembre a las 11:00 am.. Comenzaremos con la procesión con la imagen de nuestra Señora, seguidamente la Santa Misa y después el almuerzo en el Jesuit Hall. Un grupo de mariachis estará animando la celebración. Están todos invitados también a traer algún plato típico para compartir con las otras comunidades de la parroquia. CONCIERTO DE NAVIDAD Viernes 11 de Diciembre _ 7 pm CON LOS SEMINARISTAS LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Rom 10:9-18; Sal 19 (18):8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Martes: Is 11:1-10; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lc 10:21-24 Miércoles: Is 25:6-10a; Sal 23 (22):1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Jueves: Is 26:1-6; Sal 118 (117):1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, Viernes: Is 29:17-24; Sal 27 (26):1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Sábado: Is 30:19-21, 23-26; Sal 147 (146):1-6; Mt 9:35 10:1, 5a, 6-8 Domingo: Bar 5:1-9; Sal 126:1-6; Fil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lc 3:1-6 La rifa en beneficio para la celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se llevara a cabo el Sábado 12 de Diciembre al final de la fiesta. Cada boleta cuesta $ y el premio será la mitad del dinero que se junto con la venta de los boleto. Por eso colabore con la venta de los boletos. Muchas gracias.

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