MARCH 10, 2019 1ST SUNDAY OF LENT APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL AREA FAITH COMMUNITY WELCOME AND BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO ENTER OUR CHURCHES! CHURCH OF ST. PAUL 410 5th St. - PO Box 248, Nicollet, MN 56074 Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday... 9:00am Noon Office (Chris)... 507-232-3857 Hall... 507-232-3897 Email... stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com Deacon Steve Spilman... 507-217-6432 Dale Mack - Admin. Chair... 507-381-6721 Sharon Steffen - Social Concerns... 507-232-3887 CHURCH OF ST. PETER 1801 W Broadway Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082 Office Hours Monday - Thursday... 7:30am - 3:30pm Friday... 7:30am - 11:30am Office (Sarah)... 507-931-1628 Rectory (does not transfer to office)... 507-934-5086 Email... office@churchofstpeter.org Website... churchofstpeter.org BULLETIN DEADLINE SOCIAL MEDIA St. Peter - Monday Noon St. Paul - Tuesday 9:30am @churchofstpeterstpeter @churchofstpeter View From The Ambo AREA FAITH COMMUNITY CONTACTS Pastor... Father Todd Petersen 507-931-1628 x110 Todd.petersen@churchofstpeter.org Director of Music... Barbara Frank 507-931-1628 x127 barbara.frank@johnirelandschool.org Faith Formation Director... Mary Grack 507-931-1628 x112 Mary.grack@churchofstpeter.org Business Manager... Jennifer Schugel 507-931-1628 x101 Jennifer.schugel@churchofstpeter.org Deacon Tony Grack... 507-327-8114 Deacon John Reed... C: 218-820-9117 H:507-519-1507 Cemetery Chair (Warren Michels)... 507-340-4801 JOHN IRELAND SCHOOL 1801 W Broadway Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082 Office Hours (during school year) M-F 7:30am-3:30pm Office... 507-931-2810 Principal (Colleen Wenner)... 507-931-2810 X 146 Email... colleen.wenner@johnirelandschool.org Website... churchofstpeter.org/ji SACRAMENTS Baptisms (Mary)... 507-931-1628 X 112 Marriages... Contact Pastor as soon as Engaged Reconciliation... See Schedule or Contact for appointment MISSION STATEMENT: United and inspired by the Holy Trinity, we are disciples guiding disciples.
UPCOMING SCHEDULES Sunday, March 10 - First Sunday of Lent Deuteronomy 26:4-10 / Romans 10:8-13 / Luke 4:1-13 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 9:00 am...cof Men s Breakfast, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 4:30 pm... Confessions 5:00 pm... LifeTeen Mass (+Kathie Schaus), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confessions 7:00 pm... LifeTeen Monday, March 11 Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18 / Matthew 25:31-46 8:00 am... Mass (+Gerald Willaert), St. Peter 9:00 am... Adult Bible Study Tuesday, March 12 Isaiah 55:10-11 / Matthew 6:7-15 8:00 am... Mass (+Frank & Elsie Smisek), St. Peter 6:30 pm... CDA Meeting Wednesday, March 13 Jonah 3:1-10 / Luke 11:29-32 7:30 am...confessions, St. Paul 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:30 am... Mass (+Dawn Thieman), Benedictine 6:00 pm... Confessions 6:30 pm... Grades 2-8 Youth Faith Formation 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Thursday, March 14 Esther C:12,14-16, 23-25 / Matthew 7:7-12 8:15 am... JI Mass - Gr. 3 (+Bill Depuydt), St. Peter 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confessions Friday, March 15 Ezekiel 18:21-28 / Matthew 5:20-26 8:00 am... Mass (+Mary Stoffel), St. Peter 8:30 am... JI Stations - Gr. 2, St. Peter 6:30 pm... Stations of the Cross with Adoration and Confession Saturday, March 16 Deuteronomy 26:16-19 / Matthew 5:43-48 3:00 pm... Confessions, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (+Ron Sellner), St. Peter Sunday, March 17 - Second Sunday of Lent Confirmation Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 / Philippians 3:17-4:1 / Luke 9:28-36 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 6:30 pm... Confessions 7:00 pm... LifeTeen 2 Church of St. Peter Ministry of Liturgy Schedule March 16-4:00 pm SERVERS: Sam Barnick, Michael Thompson EME: Mary Ann Enz, Bob Genelin, Cindy Lynch, Tim Prachar, Rachel Thompson GIFTS: Don & Sue Wolfe LECTOR: Terry Lynch USHERS: Volunteers March 17-10:00 am - Confirmation SERVERS: Joseph Connor, Deontre Torres EME: Jeff Borgmeier, Peggy Borgmeier, John Thoemke, Brian Salfer, Dc. Steve, Dc. Tony GIFTS: Confirmation Students LECTOR: Mike Leeb USHERS: Don Wolfe, John Bethke, Marty Braun, Charlie More Rosary March 9 led by CDA and March 10 by the Men s group. There is a rosary before weekday Mass at 7:30am (when there is 8am Mass). Coffee and Rolls Join us in the social hall after Mass for Coffee and Rolls hosted by the Brian Link Family. Next up: March 17 - Borgmeier Family The Future Depends on Love: Episode 17 St. Peter Access Channel 7 Wednesday, March 13-9 pm Thursday, March 14-10 am Congratulations to our newly Baptized member: Scarlett Jo Smith daughter of Alec and Amber May she grow in grace and favor.
A NOTE FROM FATHER Dear Parishioners, Our Lenten journey has begun. This Lent could be one of great significance, but only if we are intentional about it. How can we open ourselves up more to the Lord? How can we hear His voice more clearly? How can we love Him and others? These are the questions that we can seek this Lent. We can seek to let go of past grudges and areas of un-forgiveness. If we have hurt others, we can seek reconciliation. We might fast, refraining from food, or at least comfort foods and drinks, that we may hunger for the Lord. By committing ourselves to prayer, whether it is through reading Scripture with Lectio Divina, the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy, or Liturgy of the Hours, we take time for the Lord and we might grow accustomed to how He speaks. Through examining our almsgiving, whether it be time, talent, or treasure, we might challenge ourselves to trust that the lord will provide what we need. There are so many other ways we might open up to the Lord. Whatever we do and however we do it, this is the time that the Lord has prepared for us. If we do, as we gather for the great celebration of the Resurrection, our hearts will be able receive Him. ~In Christ, Fr. Todd JOHN IRELAND/LITTLE ANGELS NEWS We are a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic Excellence, and Christian Service. www.churchofstpeter.org/ji 507.931.2810 We are a school readiness program focused on faith and service which nurtures the whole child embracing individual talents and abilities in a welcoming, caring, and safe environment. 1st Sunday of Lent 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL WELCOME TO THE MEN S BREAKFAST! Serving 9:00 to 11:30 am CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 3/3 Adult - $2,252.00 / Plate - $93.00 WEDNESDAY: 5:00 p.m. Soup and Sandwich 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wed., 3/13 8:00 am Michael & Anna Ecker Sun., 3/17 8:00 am - Eugene Kienlen In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Marion Pope, wife of Paul, and her family and friends. May she and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, March 17 USHERS: Ron Giefer, Dave Holcomb, Pat Zins LECTOR: Cyndi Zins EME: Jay Dorn, Keith Rosin, Colette Thorson, Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Pat Zins SERVERS: Brianna Michels, Marissa Rosin GIFTS: Ron and Donna Giefer GREETERS: Dave and Tricia Holcomb The sick and/or homebound God is taking care of you. Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Millie Dorn, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Shirley Michels, Daniel Podol, Pete Reinhart, Tom Schuck, Betty Wenner, Pat Zins, Richard, Rob, Scott, Troy. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Mary Gronholz, Pheasant Ridge, St. Peter. Mary Ann Mans, New Perspective, Mankato. Rose Meurer, Oak Terrace, North Mankato. Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Carl Betzing, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. Paul Pope, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Cletus Wenner, Heritage Meadows Senior Living, St. Peter. PARISH NOTES 1. Scheduled Soup and Sandwich / Stations: Wed., 3/20 6 pm Stations of the Cross Wed., 3/27 5 pm Soup/Sandwich, 6 pm Stations Wed., 4/3 6 pm Stations of the Cross Wed., 4/10 5 pm Soup/Sandwich, 6 pm Stations 2. Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign: The St. Peter Area Foodshelf (SPAF) is once again participating in the statewide, month-long campaign to restock our foodshelf. SPAF provides emergency food assistance to persons within the area of the St. Peter School District and all of Nicollet County not served by other foodshelves. Donations can be made to St. Paul s Church or to SPAF in St. Peter. Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks must have a March date. When I was hungry, YOU gave me to eat. 3. Mankato Knights of Columbus Annual Lenten Fish Feed: Fri., Mar. 15 SS Peter & Paul, (shrimp) 4:30-7 Friday, Mar. 22 St. John the Baptist, 4:30-7 Friday, Mar. 29 Newman Center, MSU, 4-7 Friday, Apr. 5 SS Peter & Paul (fish) 4:30-7 Friday, Apr. 12 Holy Rosary, 4:30-7 4. Church of St. Brendan, Green Isle School Gym, St. Patrick s Day Party, Sunday, March 17, 1:30 pm. There will be 20 games of Bingo, a Raffle and lunch. Admission: $8.00. 5. Council of Catholic Women, Deanery 1, Spring Gathering, Thursday, March 21, Church of St. George, West Newton Township. Theme of the day: Sex Trafficking in Southern Minnesota. Speakers to include: Danielle Freitag Sexual Exploitation Survivor; Jeff Hohensee Sex Trafficking Investigation Leader and Allan Bakke Safe Harbor Regional Navigator. $10 Registration fee. Registration 5:30 pm Mass 6:00 pm Meal 6:45 pm Speakers 7:30 pm Update as of 3/5/19 Parish Goal: $7,228.34 Received: $6,580.00 Variance ($648.34) Number of Donors: 24 4 Church of St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER Black & Indian Missions The 134th annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection helps build the Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious education programs, and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet un-met needs with a generous contribution today. Thank you for your support. Envelopes can be found in your March packet. Catholic Daughters Court St. Peter #1601 CDA semi-annual salad luncheon date has been set for Wednesday, April 24 th (note this was changed from what was mentioned at the last meeting). Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 12 th at 6:30 pm. This is food shelf month so please bring an item or two for this collection. Any lady 18 or older who is interested in becoming a CDA member is welcome to join us to learn more about CDA at any of our meetings. Minnesota FoodShare The St. Peter Area Foodshelf (SPAF) is once again participating in the statewide, month-long campaign to restock our foodshelf. SPAF provides emergency food assistance to persons within the area of the St. Peter School District and all of Nicollet County not served by other food shelves. In 2018 we served 2,699 households made up of 9,732 individuals distributed 261,888 pounds of food and non-edible necessities. In March, your donations of food items and money earn us for purchasing credits at Second Harvest in St. Paul, of which SPAF is a member. All of your donations remain with our local foodshelf, but the weight tallies and dollar amount are established for SPAF. Cash/checks can be mailed to SPAF 201B S. Third Street, St. Peter, MN 56082. Growing Together in a Stewardship Prayer is an act of stewardship. Prayer can be silence. We need God s help in order to pray. You can take an idea from the Gospel and turn it over in your mind. How does that thought apply to me? Try to see what God is saying to me. Prayer can be devotion. In prayer we meet the One who made us and knows us perfectly, the One who neither deceives nor can be deceived, and the Father who loves us infinitely more than we love ourselves. Prayer is being in the presence of God. Prayer in Church or with the whole church (liturgy) and out of Church in your daily life (devotions) are important, as it helps us quench our thirst for God (Catechism 2560). The Lord invites us and draws us to Himself in prayer, which is more than an intimate communication. He desires a true dialogue with us, and when we open ourselves to Him, we come a live. One way the Lord continues to speak to us is through the Sacred Scriptures, and when we prayerfully read the Scriptures, we hear Him speaking. One means of praying the Scripture is Lectio Divina. We will address the steps during the next few weeks. 1st Sunday of Lent 5
INFORMATION All Night Graduation Party Come help support the St. Peter High School All Night Graduation Party at these two great events. BINGO - Saturday, March 16 3:00pm-5:30pm at the Redmen Club. Snacks available to purchase. Must be 18 years of age to play. Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 24 from 9am- 12:30pm at the St. Peter American Legion. Cost $6 per person - Kids $5 6-11 years old (5 and under Free). Sponsored by St. Peter Mason Nicollet Lodge #45 and American Legion Post 37. New Ulm Area Catholic Schools Students who will be entering the 7th-grade next fall are invited along with their parents to attend 7 th Grade Information Night at New Ulm Area Catholic Schools. This event takes place on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 7:00 P.M. in the Cathedral High School Gym. Find out what makes NUACS such a great school system! You ll learn about a day in the life of a 7th-grade student at Cathedral High School, the teachers and CHS staff, transitioning to the high school environment, and extracurricular offerings. 7 th Grade Information Night is for all 6 th graders in the area who are considering New Ulm Area Catholic Schools. To RSVP or to get more information on 7 th grade at New Ulm Area Catholic Schools, please contact the Cathedral High School Counselor, Mrs. Chelsea Buchholz, at 507-359-9315 or chs.counselor@nuacs.com. St. Peter s Got Talent Showcase your talent and join us for the St. Peter s Got Talent contest. Register by Saturday, March 16 at stpeterkiwanis.org. Show will take place on Saturday, April 13 7-9pm at the St. Peter High School. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of St. Peter. Worldwide Marriage "It felt like a honeymoon... I couldn't wait to get home and see her at the end of the day." - husband who attended a Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Bring back the honeymoon in your marriage. The next available Weekends are Apr 26-28, 2019 in Hutchinson and Nov 15-17, 2019 in Owatonna. For more information visit our website at southmnwwme.org or 507-227-8229. Store Hours: M-F 9 am 5 pm, Saturday 9 am 4 pm (507) 931-9150 - 401 S Minnesota Ave Check out our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/stpetertreasures CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE Spring at the Thrift Store Check out the Easter items. Monday 3/11 Tuesday 3/12 Wednesday 3/13 Thursday 3/14 Friday 3/15 Saturday 3/16 50% off Lamps, Pictures & Furniture 50% off Coffee Cups, Drinking Glasses 50% off Craft Supplies & Material *Bag of Books $1 50% off Toys, Games, Stuffed Animals & Puzzles 50% off Purses, Wallets, Cosmetic Bags, Backpacks & Luggage Bag of Clothes for $5 6 Church of St. Peter
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2018 - June 2019 Week ending: March 3, 2019 (current fiscal year) Actual Adult Giving Envelopes $ 7,293.10 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 3,735.00 Weekly Budget Total $ 11,028.10 $ 9,615.38 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 185.75 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 23.82 $ 28.85 Parish Trustees: Agnes Stensby & Jeff Borgmeier Total Weekly Offertory $ 11,237.67 $ 9,932.69 Year to Date Contributions $ 335,636.19 Year to Date Budget $352,610.50 Online Giving/WeShare Want a quick, easy, and safe way to donate to the church online? We have an option for online giving. Contact Jennifer at the parish and she would love to step you through the process. 507-931-1628 ext 101. http://churchofstpeter.weshareonline.org Update as of 3/5/19 Parish Goal: $35,338.53 Total Received: $32,134.80 Remaining: ($3,203.73) Number of Donors: 103