OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our Lent starts! This season is a time of grace and purification, but only if we allow it to be. In order to help us, I have begun preparations for the homilies of this season to focus on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Gospels speak well each Sunday to a portion of the Sacrament - Examination of Conscience, Conversion, Confession, Contrition, Confirmation of forgiveness. I hope that through this series, we will grow in appreciation and use of the Sacrament. This weekend, with the temptation narrative, we reflect on the reality of sin. We might be tempted to think that because we don t commit large sins, that we have no need. The reality is that we are sinners. If Jesus, the Son of God, can be tempted by Satan, so too can we. But we do not have that divine nature that allowed Him to remain united to the Father, so we give in. Too easily, we run after things we think will satisfy us, that will give us fame and glory. We sin. We hurt and sometimes even break relationship with God the Loving Father, who created us to be perfectly united to Him. So we need to examine our Conscience. We might use the commandments, the beatitudes, the works of mercy, the list of the virtues, to prompt our memories to see where we have sinned. Last week, with the regulations of Lent, I choose not to write about the Works of Mercy, and as it was, we are entering the Spiritual works of mercy. The first is to instruct the ignorant. This is not only for teachers or parents, but for all of us to help others understand the will of God especially in faith in morals. It is not to simply set up a soap box on the corner and spout moral truths, but more to live these truths out. It is to illuminate the truth when the ignorance is revealed. We must do so in love, however. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE February 14-21, 2016 1st Sunday of Lent, February 14 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Bill & Betty Westerman), St. Peter 10 AM Faith Formation Preschool-Gr 1 11:00 AM Coffee & Donuts, SH 3:30 PM RCIA Rite of Election Cathedral, New Ulm 7 PM LifeTeen, Social Hall Monday 8 AM Mass (+Jim Seitzer), Chapel No Bible Study Offices closed. No School. Tuesday No Mass 3 PM School Choir, Band Room Wednesday No Mass 8:15 JIS Prayer Church 6:30 PM FF Grade 2-6 6:30 Sanctuary Choir, Band Room 7-8:30 PM Confirmation, Science Rm Thursday 8:15 AM School (+Del Zachor), Mass 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions 8 PM KCs 4 th, Dustin s Corner 6:30 PM RCIA, Family Room Friday 8 AM Mass (+Kathy Schaus), Chapel 8:30 AM Stations, Church Saturday 4 PM Mass (+Betty Glynn & Michael Smith), St. Peter 2nd Sunday of Lent, February 21 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Jackie Johnson), St. Peter 10 AM Faith Formation Preschool-Gr 1 11:00 AM Coffee & Donuts, SH 5:30 PM Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 7 PM LifeTeen, Social Hall
DAILY READINGS Monday: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 / Matthew 25:31-46 Tuesday: Isaiah 55:10-11 / Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 11:29-32 Thursday: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25 / Matthew 7:7-12 Friday: Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26 Saturday: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48 Sunday: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 / Luke 9:28-36 Coffee and Donuts Please join us on Sunday mornings in the Social Hall as we enjoy community and Coffee & Donuts after the 10 AM Mass. Volunteers for February 21: Shawn Schlosser & family Make a difference by leaving a gift to the Church of St. Peter in your will. -------------------------------------- We are in need of several volunteers for aiding in the decorations, especially during Holy Week. Needed especially are individuals willing to climb ladders, lift and care things, etc. Please contact Fr. Todd. =============================== CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS If you have not paid your 2016 dues, please remember to do so as soon as possible. We encourage members to try to attend meetings and if you need a ride, please call Regent Eileen or another member for a ride. Next Regents outing is scheduled for February 21 st meet at the CC at 5 p.m. for carpooling.
CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 50% off: coats, sweaters, sweatshirts and winter boots. FOR SALE: Desk and cedar chest We are looking for good, clean used furniture. If you have any to donate that would be greatly appreciated! Lenten Day of Reflection Holy Spirit retreat Center in Janesville, MN invites you to A Quiet Day of Prayer and Reflection: Lord, Teach Me to Pray on Thursday, February 25 th from 9 am-3:30 pm. This is a silent directed retreat based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. During this season of Lent, consider setting aside a day to nurture your prayer life and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ our lord. Call Jackie Cesario at 625-2395 for more information or to register. ================================ Women s Emmaus Retreat February 26-28, 2016 Franciscan Retreat Center, Prior Lake, MN What is an Emmaus Retreat? It is a retreat experience for women who wish to experience God more deeply, renew your relationship with the Lord and enjoy time for personal growth. For more information, please call: Angela Grace @ 952-200-1010. St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesdays 9 am The Early Church - #11 Learn about the history of the early church from host Fr. William Palardy, rector of Blessed John XXIII Seminary. This series of 13 episodes was recorded when Fr. Palardy was teaching patristics (the study of Christian Fathers) at St. John s Seminary. Each episode presents a different aspect of the teachings of the Church s founders. Some of the topics include the early Church s relation with the Jewish faith, Christian apologists, the development of the Church s doctrine at the ecumenical councils of Nicea and Constantinople, liturgical practices of the early Church, and the theology of St. Augustine. Wednesday, February 17 @ 9 pm Thursday, February 18 @ 10 am Bishop Lucker Lecture When: Monday, March 7, 2017 @ 7 pm Where: The Church of St. Catherine in Redwood Falls. Featured Speaker will be John Allen, Associate Editor of The Boston Globe and Crux and Senior Vatican Analyst for CNN. The theme will be Blessed are Those who are Persecuted: Today s Christian Martyrs and How We can Respond. Following the Bishop Lucker Lecture will be the presentation of the Diocesan Distinguished Service Awards for 2016. A social will conclude the evening. This event is free and open to the public.
=========================================================================================== Church of Saint Peter Members: When: Month of February For: Birthright girl or boy babies Donations: Girl or boy, new gently used baby clothing, blankets, diapers, toys and money donations Time: Before and after Mass Location: The Church Narthex Given By: Catholic Daughters =========================== Baptism Class Are you expecting or have you recently welcomed your first child. The next baptism class will be on March 1, 2016 at 7:00pm. Contact Mary Grack to register for the class at: mary.grack@churchofstpeter.org. The next baptism class will be in June.
2016 Archdiocesan Men s Conference Saturday, February 27, 2016 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Adoration and Confession at 7 a.m.) University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Calling Men to be Protectors, Providers and Leaders of their Families Bishop Cozzens will lead men to a new mission: The Catholic Watchmen Conference includes: Mass, Breakfast, Dynamic Speakers, Opportunity for Confession and A Call to the Catholic Watchmen Cost: $20 per adult and $10 per student (up to high school senior). Register online at: http://rediscover.archspm.org/rediscover_events/2016-archdiocesan-mens-conference/ or follow the link on our website. ================================================ Birthright is in need of volunteers. With more volunteers our office could be open more hours and serve more women. You can work days and hours that fit into your schedule. We are planning a training session in February or March. For more information call 388-4558. Put your prolife beliefs into action. Church of Saint Peter, Saint Peter, MN Stewardship
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Jubilee Year of Mercy Retreat Days Plan to join us at the Schoenstatt Shrine for these Jubilee Year of Mercy Retreat Days starting at 10:00 am until 3:00 pm with talks, confession, Holy Mass, lunch, adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet: February 16, 2016 Tuesday March 5, 2016 Saturday ===================================================================================== Church of St. Paul February 14, 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 2/7/16 Adult - $1,593.00 / Plate - $40.00 Energy $540.00 / DMA payout $1,054.67 / 1st Choice Pregnancy Fundraiser $25.00 TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: 6:30 p.m. Parish Festival 2016 Meeting 5:00 p.m. Soup and Sandwich 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 4:15 p.m. Choir Practice MINISTRY OF LITURGY MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 2/10 8:00 am Hub Zins Sunday, 2/14 8:00 am Gerald Mans Sunday, February 21 USHERS: Pat Zins, Paul Zins, Tim Zins LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: J and C Zins EME: Dale Mack, Bev Mayer, Dcn Steve, Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Dcn. Steve SERVERS: Ruth Brandel GIFTS: Paul and Marion Pope GREETERS: Paul and Donna Zins The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Pat Anton, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Millie Dorn, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Whitey Mayer, 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. Eddie Bauer, The Wilds of Sand Prairie, St. Peter. Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. PARISH NOTES: 1. Soup and Sandwich / Stations of the Cross: There is a sign-up sheet in the main entry for Stations each Wednesday at 6:00 pm and Soup and Sandwich every other Wednesday at 5:00 pm - 2/17, 3/2 and 3/16. If you are interested, please add your name to the day you choose or call the office 232-3857. 2. MEN S BREAKFAST & RAFFLE, Sunday, March 13, 9:00 to 11:30 am right here at St. Paul s!! If you would like to make a donation for the raffle, please call Jake Zins 232-3930, Chuck Gappa 354-3918 or just drop it by the office. Thank you! 3. St. Thomas Court #1994 Catholic Order of Foresters is hosting a Grocery BINGO on Sunday, February 14, 1:00 pm at St. Gregory the Great Social Hall, Lafayette. Everyone is welcome and lunch will be sold at this event.