OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Congratulations to Oliver Lee Enz (son of Nathan & Kristin), Hattie Lee Petersen (daughter of Aaron & Tarah), and Daniel Peter Crowley (son of Jeff & Sharon), who were all baptized last weekend. (Daniel was baptized in the hospital.) May they grow in faith and knowledge. Our sympathy to Marlene Leonard and her family whose sister Marian Sonnek died this last week; and to Joanne Smith and family whose son Gareth died. May Marian and Gareth rest in peace. In just two short weeks, Deacon Ralph Poyo will be with us for our first session of preparation for the AFC mission in January. All are welcome, and special invitations were sent out to all staff and volunteers. It will begin at 7 pm on Friday, August 14 and continue following a special 8 am Mass for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday, August 15 and continue through Saturday evening Mass. I am looking forward to it, and hope that you will attend as well. This week, we are having our first Vacation Bible School. Please keep the children, volunteers, and directors in your prayers. I am certain that the children will enjoy the week. Such experiences help parents in their role as the teachers of the faith. By gathering with others, having fun, singing songs and hearing bible stories, the children encounter Jesus in a simple yet profound way, and it can help them begin the friendship with the Lord early that will only grow and deepen. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE August 2 9, 2015 18 h Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 2 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter Monday 8 AM Mass (+Marion Rose Sonnek), Chapel Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+Margaret Wenner), Chapel Wednesday 8 AM Mass in Nicollet 10:30 AM Mass (+Ruth Wenner), Benedictine Thursday 8 AM Mass (+Fred Rehome), Chapel 1 10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel 9 PM Summer with the Son, Chapel Friday 8 AM 1 st Friday Mass (+Ellie Tschida), Chapel Saturday 5 PM Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 9 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+William & +Charlotte Walter), SP DAILY READINGS Monday: Numbers 11:4-15 / Matthew 14:13-21 Tuesday: Numbers 12:1-13 / Matthew 14:22-36 Wednesday: Numbers 13:1-2,25 14:1,26-29,34-35 / Matthew 15:21-28 Thursday: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 / 2 Ptr 1:16-19 / Mk 9:2-10 Friday: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 / Matthew 16:24-28 Saturday: Deuteronomy 6:4-13 / Matthew 17:14-20 Sunday: 1 Kings 19:4-8 / Ephesians 4:30 5:2 / John 6:41-51
Summer with the Son - All are welcome! Join us at Adoration this summer on Thursdays between 9:00 and 10:00 pm, when Michael Huber will lead us in a time of Praise & Worship before the Blessed Sacrament. He who sings prays twice! - St. Augustine Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesdays 9 am St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 The Seven Sacraments with Fr. Brian Mullady, OP Join Fr. Brian Mullady, a Dominican priest of the Western Dominican Province in the United States, as he explores the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. He uses Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and writings of Church theologians to explain what the sacraments are and why they are so important. Episodes 4 13 examine each sacrament individually. Fr. Mullady looks at the Sacrament of Marriage during the final two episodes. Episode 11 Holy Orders Wed., August 5, 9:00 pm Thurs., August 6, 10:00 am 50% off: Candles & Holders CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 401 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM All Hanging Clothes For Sale: 2 Couches Lots of Vintage & Antique Items 5 Sleeping Bags Assortment of Lamps & Shades CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Reminder: If any CDA member is interested in attending the summer workshop in September, please let Regent Eileen know (931-4671) before August 10 th. Please think about joining Catholic Daughters. We will be having recruitment / signup of new members during August. Reception of New Members will be in September. NEXT REGENT OUTING: August 16 th, 5 pm at Lone Star. ALL MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRIES Soon the new liturgical schedule for September through 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 Monday, August 10. Thank you! Annual Summer Noontime Organ Recital Series continues in Mankato. The Sioux Trails Chapter of the American Guild of Organists invites all to attend its weekly Summer Noontime (1/2 hour) Organ Recital Series on Tuesdays, held at 12:10 pm at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 720 S. 2 nd St., Mankato. A free will donation will be collected to defray costs. August 4 Kraig Windschitl August 11 Christine Schultz Free and open to the public. ================================================================================
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WHAT S COMING UP.. Sunday, August 2 MEN S CHICKEN DINNER & PARISH FESTIVAL Church of the Nativity, Cleveland 8:30 am Mass; Dinner 10 am 1 pm; Cash Raffle; Beer Garden; LIVE Music w/ Mary & Friends ; 11 th Annual Classic Car Show; Kids Games; Silent Auction. Adults $12; ages 6-12 $5; 5 & under free. Tuesday, August 4 7 th Annual NIGHT TO UNITE Veterans Park, St. Peter ~~~ 5 8 pm Join your neighbors for food, games/dunk tank by the St. Peter Rec. Dept.; and music by Hot 96.7. The St. Peter Police Dept. will be featuring Crime Prevention Tips; the St. Peter Fire Dept. will demonstrate the Jaws of Life; State Patrol Helicopter will land; McGruff will appear; prize drawings! Sunday, August 9 CORN FIESTA St. Mary s School Grounds, Madelia 8 am Mass; Raffle, Games, Food & Fun start at 10:30 am Sunday, August 9 HARVEST FESTIVAL St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Lafayette 10:30 am Mass; Family-style Ham & Meatball Dinner 10:30 am 1:30 pm (Adults $11; ages 6-12 $5; ages 5 & under $1) ; Adults & Kids Bingo; Silent Auction; Bake Sale; Raffles; Country Store; Live Entertainment, Food Stands. (Journey of Faith) RCIA means Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is a process through which people become CATHOLICS. The parish community ministers to the prospective members by inviting them to partici-pate and by praying for them as they journey in faith. If you or someone you know might be interested in becoming Catholic or renewing membership in the Catholic Church, please contact Mary Grack at 931-1628 x144 or mary.grack@churchofstpeter.org.
Stewardship Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2014-June 2015 Year to Date Contributions $ 461,166.09 Year to Date Budget $ 529,100.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (67,933.91) Upcoming Parish Events: Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2015-June 2016 NEW FISCAL YEAR Week Ending: July 26, 2015 Offertory Envelopes $ 3,679.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ - Loose Plate $ 252.00 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 3,931.00 Each week the offertory budget is $10,310.00 $10,310.00 Difference: ($6,379.00) 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 $ 29,232.09 Year to Date Budget $ 41,240.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (12,007.91) Children s Giving: $ 8.64
Church of St. Paul August 2, 2015 Pastor - Fr. Todd J. Petersen Parish Office 507-232-3857 E-mail: stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com Parish Hall 507-232-3897 Office Hours: Tuesday Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 7/26/15 Adult - $1,452.00 / Plate - $17.00 MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 8/5 8:00 am - Don Leonard Sunday, 8/9 8:00 am Jarod Thorson MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, August 9 USHERS: Pat Zins, Paul Zins, Tim Zins LECTOR: J & C Zins EME: Barb Blashack, Dale Mack, Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner SERVERS: Wallace Michels GIFTS: Paul and Donna Zins 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, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Whitey Mayer, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Stacy Schultz, Angie and Valerie Weber, 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. Church of St. Gregory the Great, Lafayette, Harvest Festival, Sunday, August 9 with Mass at 10:30 am. A family-style ham and meatball dinner starts at 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets: Adults - $11 / Kids 6-12 - $5 / Kids 5 and Under - $1. There will be adult and kids Bingo, raffles, live entertainment, country store and much more. 2. Church of St. Mary, Madelia, 38 th Annual Corn Fiesta, Sunday, August 9 with Mass at 8:00 am. There will be corn on the cob, cherry tree, Mexican Stand, turtle races, etc. Fun for the whole family! 3. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Nicollet Legion on Wednesday, August 19, 1:00 to 7:00 pm. Be a Hometown Hero and Donate Blood! American Red Cross heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don t wear capes or special suits. Their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the gift of life. Be a hometown hero and answer the call of patients In need by donating blood. If you have a question about donating, call the Donor Health Line 1-866-236-3276.