OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our sympathy to the family and friends of Marie (nee Daun) Dewald. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. We welcome all guests this weekend who are attending St. Peter s Harvest Festival. I hope that these days are warm and welcoming, with much cheer and camaraderie for all. These last weeks, I have been studying about leadership and vision/mission crafting. I am understanding how failure to lead can cause last effects. With that in mind, I am asking that our staff, Area Pastoral Council, and Administrative councils to aid me in crafting a new and exciting mission statement - a statement that states who we are, what we are to do, and what guides our decisions. Without it being formal, I am already beginning to see how important this is for my leadership. Please keep us in prayer as we discuss, discern, and declare a clear, exciting mission statement. As much as it hurts me to say, I am going to suggest that we not force a new street sign before the winter. We do not have the money, first of all, but there are a number of other concerns such as lack of ultimate design, time, or updated logos. I suggest that we install a digital sign, but that costs more than we have at this time, and while we might scrap enough to rebuild exactly what we had, we honestly we be better served in saving what we have for something that will serve us better. Also, it occurs to me that we should announce a few things. These first weeks of school, we had major issues with our internet. Between have computers that were constantly trying to update to just relatively low broadband speeds for a school, we are in need of switching how we connect to the internet. We have begun investigating options, and I will be presenting this to the Administrative Council at our next meeting, hopefully, as there will most likely be a hike in costs. But because we live in a more technological era, our staff are working on social media. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ============================================================================ WEEKLY SCHEDULE September 25 - October 2, 2016 Sunday, 26 th Ordinary Time September 25th 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:30 AM 12:30 PM Fall Festival 10 AM Mass, (+Parish Family), St. Peter 10 AM Sunday School 7 PM Lifeteen Monday 8 AM Mass (+Maurice Brown), Chapel 9 AM Adult Bible Study, Family Room Tuesday 8 AM Mass, (+Dennis Fitzpatrick), Chapel 3 PM JI Choir Rehearsal 6:30 PM St. Peter Administrative Council Wednesday 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:15 JIS Prayer Service 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 PM Grade 2-8 Faith Formation Thursday 8:15 AM JIS Mass (+Donald Stark) Church 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confession, Chapel Friday 8 AM Mass (+Frank & Elsie Smisek), Chapel 11:00 PM Midnight Watch Saturday 2:00 PM Tina Kennedy & Levi White Wedding 5 PM Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter Sunday, 27 th Ordinary Time October 2 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass, (+Bob & Gen Boys), St. Peter 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Marathon 7 PM Lifeteen Prayer Ministry Please Pray for Heather Giefer and Misty Hamar. DAILY READINGS Monday: Job 1:6-22 / Luke 9:46-50 Tuesday: Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23 / Luke 9:51-56 Wednesday: Job 9:1-12, 14-16 / Luke 9:57-62 Thursday: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 or Revelations 12:7-12 / John 1:47-51 Friday: Job 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5 / Luke 10:13-16 Saturday: Job 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17 / Luke 10:17-24 Sunday: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14/Luke 17:5-10 Thank you to Candace Latourelle for hosting a wonderful card class and donating the proceeds to the Church!! -------------------------------------------------------------- Betty Wenner and family would like to thank the ladies of St. Peter s Church for the wonderful lunch and to everyone who brought food or were just there and gave hugs. God bless you all, Betty Wenner and family -------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Materials Men s hanging pants Buy 1 get 1 patterns and greeting cards All Fall Décor & Halloween Costumes are out! Stop in now for best selection! Looking for volunteers for: Monday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, and Saturday. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS MARK YOUR CALENDAR CDA is planning our semi-annual SALAD LUNCHEON October 12, 2016 @ 11:00-1:00 PM Church of St Peter Social Hall CDA October meeting is October 11, 2016, which will be a regular meeting beginning at 6:30 pm. We are looking for someone to video the 10 AM Mass each week. For more information contact Mike Thiessen at 931-1619.
St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesday - 9 am RENEWED - #4 Fr. Reed believes that the best remedy for what ails both individual Catholics and the Church as a whole is a lively sense of the riches of tradition embodied in the lives of the saints. In his urgent and passionate call to renewal, Fr. Reed profiles twenty saints (two per episode) who, like Catholics today, lived in times of crisis when the way forward was unclear. He derives ways that viewers can begin to revive their faith and revitalize the Church. Wednesday, September 28 @ 9 pm Thursday, September 29 @ 10 am Church Bulletin Advertising Space Available We have one space available. If you would like to advertise your business, please contact Barb Hansen at 931-1628, ext. 101. RCIA Classes Are you thinking about joining the Catholic Church or do you know someone who is? Contact Mary Grack to sign up. (mary.grack@churchofstpeter.org. Classes will begin soon. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bible Study Opportunities Please join us for Monday Morning Bible Study at 9:00 AM in the family room. This year we will be studying Luke, the Good News of God s Mercy. We will alternate one week at a time with the Study of Luke and our upcoming Sunday reading. None of us claim to be great scholars, but we enjoy the time with study, sharing and prayers. If further information is needed call Terry at 934-4503. Plan to join us at the Schoenstatt Shrine for the Jubilee Year of Mercy Retreat. With talks, confession, Holy Mass, lunch, adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet: September 26, 2016 @ 10:00 am 3:00 pm Kindly RSVP: 507-794-7727 Do feel free to come and pilgrimage any time, 27762 Cty Rd 27, Sleepy Eye, MN. www.schoenstattmn.com September 26, 2016 October 11, 2016 --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for all families interested in Homeownership for the 2016-2017 build season in the Blue Earth County 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 Join Us! In this Year of Mercy decide to become part of the solution to abortion by joining us at the 1st Fundraising Gala to support Options for Women, Mankato. This Gala will be held October 2 nd at Kato Entertainment Center. OPTIONS Saves Lives! Your donation enables us to continue our mission to empower and support women who find themselves pregnant & vulnerable to the "easy fix" of abortion. OPTIONS counters desperation with affirmation of a woman's value and worth & the value and worth of her baby's life. OPTIONS offers medical pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, lay counseling, adoption referrals, "earn while you learn" prenatal & parenting education, and a store of baby items generously donated. (JIS has in the past gathered toys/clothing). OPTIONS is located in the former Newman house near the MSU campus and is supported by many area churches. Gala tickets are $50 for an elegant dinner, beautiful music and Jess Urban's uplifting testimony that during her rocky pregnancy journey, OPTIONS was there for her. All must pre-register so please call 507-625-2229. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Catholic Watchmen Every Friday night, Catholic men are meeting for the Midnight Watch to pray for their families. Join us this Friday in the Chapel from 11pm 12 am. Questions: Contact Tony Grack, Cody Winnett, or Fr. Todd. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Come and Enjoy Breakfast with Bishop LeVoir The 3rd Annual Benefit for Catholic Schools Breakfast with the Bishop be on Saturday, October 15 at 8:30 a.m. The breakfast will be held in the large meeting room on the lower level of the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 1421 6th Street North in New Ulm. Bishop John M. LeVoir will assist in serving breakfast and greeting supporters of Catholic schools of the Diocese of New Ulm. A short program will be held. Guests will be asked for a donation and all donations will benefit the diocesan endowments supporting Catholic schools and student scholarships. Donors will have the opportunity to specify the allocation of their contribution. Make your reservations by October 3 by calling Cindy Blickem at 507-233- 5325 or by e-mailing cblickem@dnu.org with your name, contact information, and the number in your group.
Children s Holy Field Trip The annual Children s Holy Field Trip will be on Wednesday, October 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Bishop John M. LeVoir is presiding at a rosary prayer service for children and any other interested individuals. It is open to the public, but schools, religious education programs, and home-schooled families are invited along with their parents and teachers. Don t forget your rosary! If you are not able to attend the field trip consider visiting www.childrenoftheeucharist.org for information to participate in the worldwide Children s Eucharistic Holy Hour. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Looking for a Tutor? The Good Counsel Learning Center is now accepting registrations for after school tutoring for children and youth in reading and math. Sessions are one hour in length at 3:00 or 4:00 and begin the week of September 12th. Students may attend once or twice each week. Tutoring for adults is available from 9:00 3:00 Monday through Friday. Tutoring is $25.00 per hour. Scholarship assistance is available with verification of financial need. Volunteers are needed, especially women to help refugee women in their homes learn functional English. Call Sr. Dorothy for further information at 507-389-4229 or visit the website at www.gclearningcenter.org. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Community Workshop Area Residence Tuesday, October 4, 2016 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM St. Peter Funeral Home 906 N Washington Ave, St. Peter, MN 56082 Learn about, Legal Tools, Medial Assistance, Funeral & Cremation Planning. Pre-registration is required to assist in proportion of seating and handouts. Please call 507-931-2750. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fall Bazaar October 2, 2016 Church of Holy Family 7 West Main Street Silver Lake, MN Polka Mass: 10:00 AM Bingo under the Tent: 10:30 AM 3:00 PM Bingo in Church Lower Level 5:30 PM-7:30 PM Pork Chop Dinner 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Adults: $9.00 (1 Chop) $11.00 (2 Chops) Children 4-10: $5.00 Ages 3 and under Free Under The Tent Kid s Games Pumpkin Decorating Huge Country Store Embroidered Towels & Fancywork Cake Walk Baked Goods Home Made Kolaches Refreshments ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annual Roast Beef Dinner October 9, 2016 Church of St. Michael in Morgan, MN 10:30 AM 1:00 PM Adults: $10.00 Kids under 12: $5.00 Preschool: $3.00 Takeout: $10.00 Pumpkin and Apple Deserts Come enjoy the Afternoon with Country Store and Raffle Calling all Knitters, Quilters, Bakers and Difference Makers! Be a Santa to a Senior! Home Instead Senior Care and seniors throughout southern MN need you! Looking for skilled knitters, crafters and bakers to help with our Be A Santa To A Senior Program! Make a difference by giving seniors gifts MADE with love. We are also looking for various groups to help deliver gifts. Please contact Karen or Kim if you are interested: karen@rochesterseniorcare.com kim@mankatoseniorcare.com or call: 507-285-1700 Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Church of Saint Peter, Saint Peter, MN Stewardship Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2015-June 2016 Previous Fiscal Year: Year to Date Contributions $ 503,114.22 Year to Date Budget $ 536,120.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (33,005.78) Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2016-June 2017 Week Ending: September 18, 2016 (current fiscal year) Offertory Envelopes $ 11,648.58 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ - Loose Plate $ 326.75 Initial Offertory Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 11,975.33 Each week the offertory budget is $10,587.00 $ 10,587.00 Difference: $ 1,388.33 Year to Date Contributions $ 114,741.53 Year to Date Budget $ 127,044.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (12,302.47) Please note: To meet budgeted expenses, we need $10,587.00/week in adult envelopes. Please help as you can. Your support is greatly appreciated.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Church of St. Paul September 25, 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 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. TUESDAY: CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 9/18/16 Sunday Adult - $555.00 / Plate - $26.00 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Nicollet County Flu Clinic at St. Paul s Church. We accept Medicare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Humana, Health Partners, Medica and UCARE (we do not accept Unicare). Private Cost: $35.00 (Quadrivalent Flu Vaccine). If you have any questions, call 507-934-7220. MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 9/28 8:00 am Michael and Anna Ecker Sunday, 10/2 8:00 am Richard Mayer
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Maurice Buzz Brown, brother of Denise (Buddy) Honken. 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, October 2 USHERS: Ruth Brandel, Ron Giefer, Chuck Kienlen LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Dale Mack EME: Jay Dorn, Dale Mack, Colette Thorson, Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner SERVERS: John Hiniker GIFTS: Ron and Donna Giefer GREETERS: Ruth Brandel The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Pat Anton, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Mary Deneffe, Millie Dorn, Kevin Ellsworth, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Heather Giefer, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Herman Mettler, Bob Miller, Shirley Michels, Stacy Schultz, Angie and Valerie Weber, Pat Zins, Rob, Scott. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Millie Dorn, Ecumen Pathstone Living, Mankato. Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Fran Renne, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. PARISH NOTES: 1. We would like to thank everyone for food, help and hugs for Gene s funeral. May God bless you all. Betty Wenner and Family 2. Our corn-growing project is coming to an end. Megan Wenner Comstock was the winner for the Match the Farmer to the Corn Stalk. Charlie Mans was the winner with the weight of 38 oz. of corn on his stalks. The corn stocks will be cut to make a corn shock for our fall display along with the cobs of corn. Thanks to all who took part. Be joyful always! 1 Thessalonians 5:16