OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our sympathy to the family and friends of Joann Lotton, who died and was buried this week. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Thank you, again, to all who volunteered (or responded to strong invitations to help), donated, attended, and promoted the Harvest Festival at the Church of St. Peter last week. My personal philosophy of these types of festivals are that they are less about fundraising and everything about celebrating our faith and parish. We will be reviewing the Festival (what went well and what did not) shortly, and if you have anything to share, feel free to share. This weekend, we have the Marathon for Non-Public Education. The Marathon gives a public witness of the school and its value to our parish. I hope that many of us are able to join in this event. Of course, there is a more hidden part of the marathon and that is the service aspect that many families will take part of either this weekend or in the near future. Thank you, JI families, for this witness. Our school continues to be the largest ministry we offer as a parish at the Church of St. Peter, and it continues to be a great investment. Our faculty and staff assist our students in learning the faith and living it out. The Mission statement of John Ireland says it all: "We are a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic Excellence, and Christian Service." Please keep our process of renewing our vision and mission in your prayers. By this weekend, I will have listened to the staff, the Administrative Councils, and the Area Pastoral Council. We seem to be in agreement as to where we want to be in the year 2020, now it is clearly declaring it and helping us move there. It is going to be challenging for some, easy for others, but in the end will be so worth this effort. In the next few weeks, I will hopefully be including some elements of this in my notes. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ============================================================================ WEEKLY SCHEDULE October 2-9, 2016 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 Monday 8 AM Mass (+Maurice Brown), Chapel 9 AM Adult Bible Study, Family Room Tuesday 8 AM Mass, (+Marty Braunger), Chapel 3 PM JI Choir Rehearsal Wednesday 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:15 JIS Prayer Service 10:30 Mass (+Ralph Walter) Benedictine 6:30 PM 1 st Reconciliation Centers 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:30 PM Grade 2-8 Faith Formation Thursday 8:15 AM JIS Mass (+Mary Lou Erhorn) Church 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confession, Chapel 6:30 PM RCIA Friday 8 AM Mass (+Germaine Mickey McGuire), Chapel 11:00 PM Midnight Watch Saturday 2:00 PM Bailey Volk & Lucas Schwope Wedding 4 PM Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter Sunday, 28 th Ordinary Time October 9 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass, (+Gene Wenner), St. Peter 10 AM Sunday School 11 AM Coffee & Donuts 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 everyone who made the Silent Auction a great success. From the generous contributors to the lucky bidders and everyone in between. A special Thank You to Helen, Kristen, Barb, Father Todd, Mary, Susie, Mike, Sharon, Dale, Joanna and Jared. Your willingness to help and sharing your creative ideas was inspirational and so supportive. - Marlaine ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thank you to McDonald for the sausage and eggs, Nicollet County Bank for the Napkins, First National Bank for the placemats, and the Pie Ladies for all the wonderful pies! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to the following chair people: Karen Geisler, Colby and Jennifer Schmidt, Lorie Siebels, Susan Buser, Marlaine Smisek, Joann Tate, Heidi Wenner, Shawn and Deann Schloesser, Brad and LuAnn Schloesser and Colleen Wenner. Thanks also to the many volunteers who helped them with this event. The total financial figures are being calculated and will be published as soon as possible. The lucky winners of the raffle drawing were: $500 Barbara Frank $250 Rita Betzing $100 Don Wenner $100 Shannon Guimond AND thank you to all the parishioners who donated to the silent auction, bake sale and to all who attended the event.
======================================================================================================== CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 50 % off Frames and all craft books Misc. dishes Women s dresses Maternity clothes All Fall Décor & Halloween Costumes are out! Stop in now for best selection! Looking for volunteers for: Monday AM, Tuesday PM, Thursday AM, and Saturday. St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesday - 9 am RENEWED - #5 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, October 5 @ 9 pm Thursday, October 6 @ 10 am CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS SALAD LUNCHEON IS COMING UP ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 th FROM 11:00-1:00 HERE IN OUR SOCIAL HALL. SPREAD THE WORD AS THIS IS ONE OF OUR FUNDRAISERS FOR THE YEAR. NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 th BEGINNING AT 6:30 PM. Please note change of time from your activity booklet and that the potluck will NOT be held in October but has been changed to December. Anyone wishing to join CDA is welcome to attend our meeting at anytime and we encourage ladies over 18 to join us. This is a great way to get to know people in the parish. Coffee and Donuts There will be no Coffee & Rolls October 2nd. JI Marathon! Volunteers for October 9: Simonette Family
Adult Faith Formation Opportunities Mass 101-Bringing the Mass to Light Have you ever wanted to know the "why's" behind the "what's" at Mass. Join us for a one night session as we walk through the Mass and learn why we do the things we do at Mass. Come to any of these 3 nights: October 11 at 7pm at St. Peter's October 16 at 7pm at St. Peter's October 18 at 7pm at St. Paul's This class is required for all parents of children making their 1st Communion but is open to everyone. CAFE Series - Election Edition Father Todd will be leading a Question and Answer night answering questions about the election on November 3rd at 7pm at St. Peter's. Come and see how we can make sense of this election season. Lighthouse Catholic Media Kiosk There are many new CD's, booklets, and book available on the kiosk. Would you like to see a specific topic? Let Mary Grack know. ---------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 rd 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. ---------------------------------------------------- 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: October 11, 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------- Children s Holy Field Trip The annual Children s Holy Field Trip will be on Wednesday, October 5 th 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 homeschooled 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. --------------------------------------------------------- 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. ---------------------------------------------------------
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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 25, 2016 (current fiscal year) Offertory Envelopes $ 5,742.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ 5,130.00 Loose Plate $ 328.00 Initial Offertory Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 11,200.00 Each week the offertory budget is $10,587.00 $ 10,587.00 Difference: $ 613.00 Year to Date Contributions $ 125,941.53 Year to Date Budget $ 137,631.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (11,689.47) 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.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make a difference by leaving a gift to the Church of St Peter in your will. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Church of St. Paul October 2, 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. CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 9/25/16 Sunday Adult - $821.00 / Plate - $40.00 D.U.F. $175.00 / Votive Candles $108.00 MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 10/5 8:00 am Hub Zins Sunday, 10/9 8:00 am Maurice Buzz Brown MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, October 9 USHERS: Bernie and Justin Laven, Rick Meurer LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Kristy Zajac EME: Rhonda Ganger, Barb Holmin, Bev Mayer, Clarice Rosin, Jeff Zajac SACRISTAN: Pat Zins SERVERS: Dominic and Justin Rosin GIFTS: Keith Rosin Family GREETERS: Bernie Laven, Rick Meurer 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, 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. Church of the Holy Family, Silver Lake, Annual Bazaar, Sunday, October 2, beginning the day with a Polka Mass at 10:00 am. A pork chop dinner will be served 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Tickets: Adults - $9 (1 chop) $11 (2chops) / Children ages 4-10 $5 / Ages 3 & under Free. There will be pumpkin decorating, kids games, country store, homemade kolaches and so much more. 2. Church of St. Michael, Morgan, Annual Roast Beef Dinner, Sunday, October 9. Dinner will be served 10:30 am to 1:00 pm and take-out orders are available. Tickets: Adults/Take-outs - $10 / Children Under 12 - $5 / Pre-School - $3. Enjoy the afternoon with a country store and raffle. 3. Cambria Presbyterian Church, Cambria, Soup and Sandwich, Bake Sale and Raffle, Saturday, October 15, serving 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The raffle drawing will follow the luncheon.
4. Be a Santa to a Senior Program! Home Instead Senior Care and seniors throughout southern Minnesota need you! If you are a knitter, quilter, crafter or baker, you are needed to help this program. If you are interested, contact Karen karen@rochesterseniorcare.com or Kim kim@mankatoseniorcare.com or call 507-285-1700. Deep-seated troubles and long-standing trials are best handled in knee-bending prayer.