OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) From the Pastor : Over the next few weeks you will hear much about the theology of Holy Eucharist as we work our way through the sixth chapter of John s Gospel. Here is a more poetic reflection by R. Voight that may help make the connection to living Eucharist every day. Eucharist He was old, tired, and sweaty, pushing his homemade cart down the alley, stopping now and then to poke around in somebody s garbage. I wanted to tell him about Eucharist, but the look in his eyes, the despair on his face, the hopelessness of somebody else s life in his cart, told me to forget it. So I smiled, said, Hi! and gave him Eucharist. She lived alone, her husband dead, her family gone, and she talked at you, not to you: words, endless words, spewed out. So I listened and gave her Eucharist. Downtown is nice, lights change from red to green and back again. Flashing blues, pinks, and oranges, I gulped them in, said Thank you, Father and made them Eucharist. I laughed at myself, and told myself, You with all your sin, all your selfishness. I forgive you. I accept you. I love you. It s nice--and so very necessary too to give yourself Eucharist. Tired, weary, disgusted, lonely, go to your friends, open their door, say, Look at me and receive their Eucharist. My father, when will learn you cannot talk Eucharist, cannot philosophize about it you do it! You don t dogmatize Eucharist: sometimes you laugh it, sometimes you cry it, often you sing it. Sometimes it s a wild peace, then crying hurt, often humiliating, never deserved. You see Eucharist in another s eyes, give it in another s hand held tight, squeeze it in an embrace. You pause Eucharist in the middle of a busy day, speak Eucharist with a million things to do and a person who wants to talk. For Eucharist is as simple as being on time, and as profound as sympathy. I give you my supper. I give you my sustenance. I give you my life, I give you me, I give you.eucharist. Father Phil Schotzko ===================================================== WEEKLY SCHEDULE August 5 12, 2012 18 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 5 10 AM Mass (+William & +Charlotte Walter) Monday No Service Tuesday 8 AM(+Timothy Kowal), Chapel 7 PM Administrative Council, Room 127 Wednesday 8 AM Mass (+Bernice Vetter), Chapel Thursday 8 AM Mass (+Kelly Beech), Chapel 1 10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel Friday 8 AM Mass (+Nancy Schaus), Chapel Saturday 5 PM Mass w/fr. Jim Moran (+Charles Chouanard) 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 12 10 AM Mass (+George & +Caroline Lesnar)
PLEASE NOTE.. The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (a holy day of obligation) will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 pm and on Wednesday, August 15 at 8 am in church. Church of St. Peter Harvest Festival Saturday, September 15, 2012 Don t forget to pick up your raffle and quilt tickets in the Narthex! We THANK YOU in advance for your support and cooperation. The Festival is a great event for the whole parish and helps support the work of the Church of St. Peter. Thank you! DAILY READINGS Monday: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14/2 Ptr 1:16-19/Mk 9:2-10 Tuesday: Jeremiah 30:1-2,12-15,18-22/Mt 14:22-36 Wednesday: Jeremiah 31:1-7/Matthew 15:21-28 Thursday: Jeremiah 31:31-34/Matthew 16:13-23 (410) Friday: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10/John 12:24-26 Saturday: Habakkuk 1:12 2:4/Matthew 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:4-8/Ephesians 4:30 5:2/Jn 6:41-51 Prayer Ministry Pray for those on the Prayer Chain facilitated by the Catholic Daughters and those listed below in the weekly bulletin. If you have a personal prayer request, please call the church office at 931-1628, Marie Miller of the Catholic Daughters at 931-1936, or submit online at the church s website, www.churchofstpeter.org. Deb Attenberger CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM Pair of Barrel Chairs (off-white, counter stripe) Several nice sets of China Milk-glass Hobnail Bowl Bathroom Accessories rugs, curtain, etc. Men s & Ladies Summer Shirts ½ price! Silk Flowers & Floral Arrangements ½ price!! Check out the ½ price Table!!! Silver-ruffled Epergne Coffee and Rolls If you are interested in helping with this year s Coffee & Rolls on Sunday mornings, please call Joan Werner at 931-2721. ALL MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRIES Soon the new schedule for September thru November will be prepared. If you need to make some changes or you will not be available to serve during a certain time, please let Karen know before Mon., Aug. 6. Thank you!
Good News TV Channel 7 The Future Depends on Love hosted by Drs. Angela & David Franks Join Drs. Angela and David Franks as they discuss the importance of marriage in society from a Catholic perspective. They host a different guest on each episode, allowing them to look at marriage from a wide variety of angles. Some of the topics include the Theology of the Body, natural family planning, annulments, good preparation programs for marriage, and teaching one s children about marriage. Episode 14: Erika Bachiochi Erika Bachiochi has a master s degree in theology and a law degree. She speaks about the social ramifications of the sexual revolution on the poor. Marriage, she says, is the best institution for raising happy, educated, healthy children. Wednesday, August 8, 9:00 PM Thursday, August 9, 10:00 AM WHAT S COMING UP.. Sunday, August 5 Annual Men s Chicken Dinner and Parish Festival Church of the Nativity, Cleveland Mass at 8:30 am; Chicken Dinner, Antique Car Show, Coffee Bar, Silent Auction and Beer Tent from 10 am to 1 pm. Adults $10; ages 6-12 $5; ages 5 & under free. Sunday, August 5 Fall Fiesta St. Mary s School, Madelia Mass at 8 & 9:30 am; Fun lasts from 10:30 am 3:30 pm. Raffle, Silent Auction, BINGO, Children s Games; BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT (call 507-381-0786 for details). Sunday, August 5 St. Mary s Summer Festival Sleepy Eye, MN Mass at 9:30 am; Roast Beef Dinner 10:30 am 2 pm (adults $9; ages 4-10 $5; 3 & under free); Live Music, Quilt & Variety Auction at 1:30 pm; Big Ticket Raffle Drawing at 4:30 pm; Lots of Games, Face Painting, Dunk Tank, Cake Walk, and more! Sunday, August 12 Harvest Festival St. Gregory the Great Church, Lafayette 8:45 am Mass; Family-style Ham & Meatball Dinner served 10:30 am 1:30 pm (adults $10; ages 12 & under $5); Bingo, Kids Games, Entertainment, Silent Auction and Bake Sale, Raffles, Big Ticket Drawing at 4:30 pm. ATTENTION ALTAR SERVERS It s time for the annual KC-sponsored Altar Servers Trip to a Twins game. This year it will be at 7:10 pm on Tuesday, August 28 vs. the Seattle Mariners. The bus will leave at 4:30 from the JIS East Parking Lot. Space is limited, so call early. Contact Steve Guimond at 931-4863 by Sunday, August 26. We have a seat waiting for you! John Ireland Catholic School www.churchofstpeter.org/ji 507.931.2810
Stewardship Parish Sacrificial Giving Week Ending July 29, 2012 2012 Income Budget Week Weekly Offertory Env. Weekly Offertory Env. Ending & Loose Plate & Loose Plate Difference July 29, 2012 $ 6,790.56 $10,002.00 ($ 3,211.44) July 22, 2012 $ 9,960.53 $10,002.00 ($ 41.47) July 15, 2012 $ 7,851.67 $10,002.00 ($2,150.33) July 08, 2012 $11,188.64 $10,002.00 $ 1,186.64 July 01, 2012 $7,908.00 $10,002.00 ($ 2,094.00) YTD (7/12-6/13) $43,699.40 $50,010.00 ($6,310.60) June 24, 2012 $9,087.00 $10,002.00 ($ 915.00) YTD $466,014.43 $520,104.00 ($54,089.57) (7/11-6/12) CREDIT LINE UPDATE: Balance as of May 31, 2012 $ 0.00 Advance July 2, 2012 $20,000.00 Advance July 12, 2012 $15,000.00 Balance currently owed: $35,000.00 Due to offertory continuing to be down and the expenses that continue all year long at the Church, it was necessary to borrow these funds recently to cover expenses. During the summer months and all year long, your Church needs your support. An easy method of giving is a direct payment plan with the Church. Forms to sign up can be found on the Church website or call the Church office 507-931-1628 and we will mail you the information. Thank you for your support!!
John Ireland Catholic School is Seeking Teachers! We are seeking dynamic, faith filled teachers to become a part of our faculty. Candidates should hold a valid MN Teaching Certificate and be confident integrating technology into their instruction, and support the teachings and philosophy of John Ireland Catholic School. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to our principal, Donna Woodard. (donna.woodard@churchofstpeter.org) Kindergarten Teacher - Full Time Physical Education Teacher Part Time John Ireland Catholic School is Looking to Staff our Lunch Program! We are seeking dedicated self starters to be a part of our staff. Candidates should enjoy working with children, be organized and able to handle situations with clarity and professionalism. Staff must support the teachings and philosophy of John Ireland Catholic School. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to our principal, Donna Woodard. (donna.woodard@churchofstpeter.org) Head Cook 4 hr. / day (MN Food Manager Certification required) Asst. Cook 2 hr. / day Lunch Room Monitor 1 hr. / day Church of St. Peter Full-time Custodial Position To provide maintenance and janitorial services within the parish building Boiler license required or ability to acquire one. HVAC experience a plus. Please call 931-1628, ext. 102 for an application and leave name, address and phone number. New Hymnal for our kids! We will be purchasing 150 hymnals Never Too Young for use with the youth of our parish. The cost is $11.50 (+shipping) per book. We have half the money on hand, but need to raise $1,000. If you wish to donate towards these books, it would be so appreciated! Please make checks payable to Church of St. Peter and note youth hymnals. Thanks so much for your generosity! Religious Ed / Faith Formation Registration: Look for the Religious Education registration packet this August in your mailbox. Fundraisers: Thank you for supporting aluminum recycling and Cans for Christ. Please remember to empty cans from plastic bags as the bags hold water, so we are deducted for this at the recycling center. Also, please do not put glass, plastic, or garbage containers in the trailer. Questions about Religious Ed/Faith Formation: * Preschool Grade 6: contact Connie Bollum at connie.bollum@churchofstpeter.org or 931-3662. * EDGE (Gr. 7-8), LifeTeen (Gr. 9-12), and Confirmation Preparation (Gr. 11): contact Heather Gilbertson at heather.gilbertson@churchofstpeter.org or 931-1628, ext. 143.
As you know, the Harvest Festival is approaching fast. Shops on St. Pete s Street are ready to stock their stores, so if you have a new or fairly new item you would like to donate, it can be brought to the church at any time during office hours. The stores include: ======================================================== TEEN SCENE Looking for items that a teen would like such as games, CDs, jewelry, electronics, purses, sports memorabilia, IPods, etc. WHIMSICAL GARDEN DÉCOR Looking for things such as stepping stones, spinners, ceramic animals, bird baths, bird feeders, clean gardening tools, perennials, plant starters, gardening books, bulbs, etc. SUGAR SHACK Items can be brought Friday, 9/14 until 6 pm or Saturday morning, 9/15. Fudge. Divinity.Popcorn Caramel Trail Mix, etc.. HIDDEN TREASURES Home decorations Collectibles, jewelry, Crystal, art, Plates, etc. GOD S LITTLE ACRE (Farmers Market) is looking for garden items, squash, watermelon, tomatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers etc. GENERAL STORE Crafts, household items, toys, games, and all miscellaneous items. YE OLE BAKERY We would ask all parishioners to donate cakes, cookies, bars, breads, canned goods, Nationality goodies. These can be brought to the church Friday evening until 6 pm or early Saturday morning, September 14 or September 15. We are also looking for BINGO prizes and Children s Games prizes!! We will be having a volunteer sign up sheet in the Narthex the weekend of August 25-26. So check your calendar to see if you can help make this year s Festival the best ever!! A new store this year will be Christmas in September!