OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our deepest sympathy to the families of Whitey Mayer and Eddie Bauer. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. This weekend, we celebrate Trinity Sunday. We recall that the mystery of God is beyond our full comprehension, but that He reveals Himself to us in Jesus Christ. This feast comes as the first Sunday following the Easter season for good reason - We just recalled that Jesus reveals the love of the Father to us in freeing us from sin and death, and with Pentecost, the Father and the Son send the Holy Spirit to dwell in us and make us who we are to be. So now, we remember who God is in Himself - three Persons, eternally united in love, one Being giving life and existence to all things. Eternally united but not confused, each Person acts with the others in every act of salvation. It is a mystery, as already stated, that we cannot fully understand - to do so, we would have to have the mind of God. St. Augustine, one of the greatest Christian thinkers, ponder the Trinity and always fell short. One day, he witnessed a boy at the seashore. The boy had a hole in the sand, and was running back and forth between the sea and the hole, pouring water into the hole. St. Augustine asked him what he was doing, and the boy responded that he was trying to put the sea in that hole. St. Augustine quipped to that it was impossible. The boy responded it was no more impossible that him understanding the Trinity. So what we do not fully understand in mystery, we worship. Every Eucharistic encounter is an encounter with God s mercy. God is merciful so much that Jesus would become food and drink for us, and remain with us. In the Eucharist, the bread and wine become His Body and Blood, and that presence endures. Every fragment, even the smallest crumb, is His body. Every drop is His Blood. This means that when we knell before the monstrance or tabernacle, we are in the presence of the living face of Mercy - Jesus Christ. This means, too, we ought to show every respect to the Eucharistic Presence by how we receive Him, making sure that we have reverently consumed every fragment. Should an accident happen, we would treat it with all respect - meaning that we would pick up the fragment or soak up the droplets, and then cleanse the area and the cloths reverently (thanks to the sacristans and Audrey for doing this so well). In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 22-29, 2016 Sunday, Holy Trinity May 22 8 AM Mass, Nicollet (HS Senior Recognition) 10 AM Mass (+Ruth Wenner), St. Peter (HS Senior Recognition) 11 AM Coffee & Rolls, Social Hall Monday 8 AM Mass (+Lewis Manderfeld), Chapel 7 PM APC Pastoral Council, St. Peter Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+Wally Zallek) Chapel 6:30 PM Administrative Council, St. Peter Wednesday 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:15 AM School Awards Presentation, Church 6:30 PM JI 6 th Grade Mass (Int. Graduates), Church followed by reception in Social Hall Thursday 8:15 AM School Mass, (+James & Nancy Vetter), Church 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confession 7:30 PM KCs 3 rd Degree, Family Room Friday 8 AM Mass (+Frank & Elsie Smisek), Chapel Saturday 5 PM Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter Sunday, Corpus Christi May 29 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Tim Johnson), St. Peter No Coffee & Donuts ---------------------------------------------------- Knights of Columbus will be saying the Rosary before mass on Saturday the 28 th and Sunday the 29 th.
DAILY READINGS Monday: 1 Peter 1:3-9 / Mark 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Peter 1:10-16 / Mark 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Peter 1:8-25 / Mark 10:32-45 Thursday: 1 Peter 2:2-5, 9-12 / Mark 10:46-52 Friday: 1 Peter 4:7-13 / Mark 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20-25 / Mark 11:27-33 Sunday: Genesis 14:18-20 / 0 Corinthians 11:23-26 / Luke 9:11-17 Coffee and Donuts There will be NO Coffee & Donuts next Sunday, May 29. Coffee & Donuts takes a break now over the summer months. We thank the volunteers who made the coffee & served the donuts this past year. Thanks to everyone who supported this social event. We hope you have a fantastic summer. See you in the Fall!! God keep special watch over the men and women serving in our United States Military. If there is someone that you like to have mentioned, please submit their name to the Parish Office. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are need of Ushers for Saturday evening mass. If interested, please contact the office @ 931-1628 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Make a difference by leaving a gift to the Church of St. Peter in your will. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 50% off Books and hanging clothing. Spring cleaning! We have room for your furniture! (Can be donation or consignment!) Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesday - 9 am The Ten Commandments - #12 St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 Fr. Benedict Groeschel explores the Ten Commandments in this twelve-part series. Founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the South Bronx, Fr. Groeschel brings his knowledge of Scripture and pastoral experience to the table in each half-hour episode. He does not seek to provide an exhaustive explanation of each of the Commandments, but instead he seeks to give a small sampling of what each of the Commandments mean and how they can impact our lives in the twenty-first century. Episode 1 introduces the series, episodes 2 through 11 examine each Commandment individually, and episode 12 summarizes what has been learned. Wednesday, May 25 @ 9 pm Thursday, May 26 @ 10 am SAVE THE DATE Parish Festival is planned for September 24-25, 2016. We will be scheduling a meeting the first part of June to begin planning for our September festival. PLEASE consider helping with this event and give the church office a call to put your name on the contact list. We will announce a date in the very near future. Thank you! An investment with Eternal rewards This summer we will be sending 5 teens from our parish to attend Franciscan LEAD prior to the Steubenville North Conference. LEAD is a five-day, Christ-centered, sacrament-soaked, prayer-fueled immersion in Catholic teachings on leadership, evangelization, and discipleship. Participants are given practical tools for developing their faith and evangelizing their friends. Many of our teens that have attended this training have come home to be EDGE core members, Eucharistic ministers, daily mass attendees and others have even become full-time missionaries! I am looking for a few generous people, with a heart for our youth, that would be willing to invest in and financially support this wonderful group of teens. Each of these teens will need to raise $350 for the entire week. Please contact me if you are interested in supporting this worthy cause! heather76may@yahoo.com or 507.317.1882. God's Peace, Heather Gilbertson.
Did you know? Every Friday night, Catholic men are meeting for the Midnight Watch to pray for their families. Join us this Friday from midnight to 1 am. (Technically it is Saturday morning.) Questions: Contact Tony Grack, Cody Winnett, or Fr. Todd. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED On Thursday, May 26 th at 9:00 a.m. volunteers will be gathering at Calvary Cemetery to put flags on the Veterans graves for Memorial Day. If you are able to do a lot of walking and are able to help please join us! If you have any questions please contact the church office. THANK YOU!! If it rains on May 26th this will be changed to Friday, May 27 th at 9:00 a.m. 2016 May Mental Health Brown Bag Lunch Conversations The May Mental Health Brown Bag Lunch Conversations will showcase four weekly pertinent mental health topics/programs to the community. The presentations are free and open to the public. Certificates of attendance are available for clock hours of training for those who need them for their educational or licensure requirements. Wednesday May 25 th, 12-1 PM 2016 Legislative Wrap up What legislation passed into law that will have a direct impact on mental health services and consumers. Presentation by NAMI Representative. New Materials We have new booklets and cd s on the kiosk in the Narthex.
ALTAR SERVERS The Knights of Columbus would like to invite you to an evening of fun in the Dog Pound at the Mankato Moondogs game! Your entry to the game is paid for by the Knights in appreciation for your dedication to serving Mass! Your free ticket includes all you can eat and free beverages, and a great view of the field. Game date is June 12th, game time is 6:05pm. Bus will leave at 5:30pm from the Church of St. Peter parking lot. Additional siblings and/or parents may join the trip as well. Please RSVP by calling Steve Guimond at 507-779-6620 to reserve your spot, or to get more information on additional tickets. ---------------- Interested in buying a home? Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for all families interested in Homeownership for the 2016-2017 build season in the St. Peter area. If you are renting, have low to moderate income, need permanent housing and are willing to partner with Habitat, HFHSCMN may be your long-term solution. For more information and an application please call the Habitat office @ 507-388-2081 ext. 3. ---------------- Please help us update the Parish Records If you have any changes or additions to your contact info, please fill out the form on the back of the bulletin. Complete the form, then cut it out and place it in the offertory basket or drop it off at the parish office. Thank you for your help! ------
Church of Saint Peter, Saint Peter, MN Stewardship Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2015-June 2016 Week Ending: May 15, 2016 Offertory Envelopes $ 5,254.26 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ - Loose Plate $ 252.24 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 5,506.50 Each week the offertory budget is $10,310.00 $ 10,310.00 Difference: ($4,803.50) Please note: To meet budgeted expenses, we need $10,310.00/week in adult envelopes. Please help as you can. Your support is greatly appreciated. Year to Date Contributions $ 449,454.40 Year to Date Budget $ 474,260.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (24,805.60) Children s Giving: $ 46.51
Church of St. Paul May 22, 2016 Pastor - Fr. Todd J. Petersen Parish Office 507-232-3857 E-mail: stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com Parish Hall 507-232-3897 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 5/15/16 Sunday Adult - $943.00 / Plate - $36.12 SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m. Senior Class Recognition Mass Kaylee Diefenderfer Jordan Herrley Caleb Thompson Dear God, help me to make the most of today. Grant that I will take advantage of every opportunity You place before me and not fear the future. Amen. MONDAY: 7.00 p.m. AFC Parish Council Meeting at St. Peter MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 5/25 8:00 am Mickey Miller Sunday, 5/29 8:00 am Dick Renne In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Edwin Eddie Bauer, father to Kathleen (Tom) Fischer and Rosemary (Dale) Bjorklund. Our love and prayers are with his family and friends who miss him. May he rest in peace. When we are hurting and seek our Father s care, He gently takes us to His heart and gives us solace there. MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, May 29 USHERS: Randy Rene, Clete Wenner, Paul Zins LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: J and C Zins EME: Barb Blashack, Bev Mayer, Clarice Rosin, Cyndi Zins, SACRISTAN: Bill Blashack SERVERS: Ruth Brandel GIFTS: Paul and Donna Zins GREETERS: Paul and Donna Zins Donna Zins The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Pat Anton, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Millie Dorn, Kevin Ellsworth, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Stacy Schultz, Angie and Valerie Weber, Pat Zins, Rob. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Gene Wenner, Benedictine Living Center, St. Peter; Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Fr. Ed Ardolf, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter; Fran Renne, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. PARISH NOTES: 1. I would like to say thank you to all my friends and family for all the get-well wishes, food, cards, flowers, calls and visits before and after my surgery. It means a lot to know so many people care. Thanks again, Millie Dorn 2. We would like to thank Bill Blashack and Jake Zins for all their time and toil that went into updating our bathrooms. Great job, guys!! Be joyful always! 1Thessalonians 5:16