1405 Highway 13 PO Box 50679 Mendota MN 55150-0679 PASTOR: Fr. Steven Hoffman... 651-905-4305 Church of ST. PETER MENDOTA PASTORAL ASSOCIATE: Lisa Amos... 651-905-4304 BUSINESS MANAGER: Mary Jubenville... 651-905-4307 Heritage Center Rental Information Mary Jubenville, staff contact... 651-905-4307 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/FAITH FORMATION: Kathy Raible, Director... 651-905-4311 Elizabeth McCanna, Youth Coordinator... 651-905-4312 Beth Halbert, Sunday School Coordinator... 651-905-4313 Religious Education Information Line... 651-905-4314 MUSIC and LITURGY: David Dunst, Director... 651-905-4323 COMMUNITY LIFE COORDINATOR: OFFICE STAFF: Darlene Olson, Communications Coord.... 651-905-4302 Carolyn Rynders... 651-452-4550 MAINTENANCE: Tom Deshler... 651-905-4322 John Raible... 651-452-4550 August 23 and 30, 2015 21 st and 22 nd Sundays in Ordinary Time OUR VISION We envision St. Peter s to be a dynamic and growing parish through our: expressions of faith and worship, service to one another and the broader community, welcoming new members, compassion and ministry in pastoral care, and stewardship of God s gifts and blessings. OUR MISSION The Church of St. Peter, the first Catholic parish in Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of faith and heritage, where we welcome all to celebrate and live as the Body of Christ. We embrace our commitment to continue this founding legacy, care for future generations, and advance the Kingdom of God. Parish Office:... 651-452-4550 Office Hours:... 8 am-4 pm Monday through Friday Fax:... 651-456-0646 E-mail:... church@stpetersmendota.org Parish School: Faithful Shepherd 651-406-4747, www.fscsmn.org 3355 Columbia Drive Eagan, MN 55121 SUNDAY MASSES (all in the Main Church) Saturday 5 pm Sunday 9 am and 11 am WEEKDAY MASSES (all in the Historic Church) 9 am Monday-Friday HOLY DAYS As announced. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Fridays, 8 to 8:45 am and Saturdays 4 to 4:45 pm and also any time by appointment. BAPTISMS, NEW PARISHIONERS, WEDDINGS Call the parish office for more information. PRAYER CHAIN REQUESTS Mary LeClair... E-mail: maryleclair62@gmail.com or call the parish office at 651-452-4550. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.stpetersmendota.org
Church of St. Peter Page 2 Reflections from our Pastor Dear friends, I want to thank you all for your prayers while I was away, and for your warm welcome when I returned. You were very much in my thoughts and in my prayers, especially when I celebrated Mass each day. Although there were many things I both enjoyed and appreciated during my time away, one of the greatest blessings was spending time with my very dear friend, Fr. Prentice Tipton, a priest from the diocese of Saginaw, Michigan. I say this with all sincerity, for every time we get together, I come away a better man, a better Christian. I have noticed the same effect after spending time with my brother Michael. Have you noticed this about certain people in your life? When I spend time with my brother or with Fr. Tipton, I always feel encouraged to grow and become a better person. Their life inspires me to pray more faithfully, to want to grow deeper in my love for God and neighbor. Their sharing and our conversation open my eyes to see Jesus more clearly in the ups and downs of daily life. They help me to face my weaknesses more honestly and to trust God more completely. As I reflect again on these experiences, my gratitude and appreciation deepens for the gift of spiritual friendships and what a blessing they can be. Saints Basil and Gregory (fourth century), whose feast we celebrate on January 2, had this kind of friendship. St Gregory speaks of it in one of his homilies: Basil and I were both in Athens. I was not alone in my regard for my friend, the great Basil. I knew his irreproachable conduct, and the maturity and wisdom of his conversation. In the course of time, we acknowledged our friendship and recognized that our ambition was a life of true wisdom. We became everything to each other: we shared the same lodging, the same table, the same desires, the same goal. Our single object and ambition was virtue, and a life of hope in the blessings that are to come... With this end in view we ordered our lives and all our actions. We followed the guidance of God s law and encouraged each other to greater virtue. How different some of us would have been if we had such friendships at the age of 7, 12, 18, 25, or... What St. Paul says in his first letter to the Corinthians is true: Bad company corrupts good morals. A common saying today that expresses the same idea is: Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you what kind of person you are. C.S. Lewis always has a good spin on things: The next best thing to being wise is to live in the circle of those who are. The bottom line is that we are all influenced, for good or ill, by what we love and attach ourselves to, and by the choices we make in life regarding friends, books, magazines, music, TV shows, etc. Children and young people may resent the interference of their parents when it comes to such choices, but many youth are spared a great deal of pain, regret, and sorrow by having parents who love them enough to guide them toward better things and educate them in the wisdom of the Gospel. The key to making good choices is to know the ultimate goal and purpose of life that God has revealed, and to base our choices upon it. If I do not know or care about the ultimate goal, namely, returning to our heavenly Father through a Christ centered life in the Spirit, how will I be able to judge whether a choice I make is good or bad? How quickly life becomes small, boring, superficial and empty when people no longer have something greater than themselves to live for. Unhappiness will always be the lot of those whose choices remain within the narrow confines of the immediate, the temporal, the fleeting moods and impulses of the moment disconnected from anything deep, profound, and ultimate. Fr. Pedro Arrupe, a Jesuit priest who died in 1991, expresses similar sentiments in his memoirs: Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, than falling in love in an absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything. It will decide what will get you out of bed in the morning, what you will do with your evenings, how you will spend your weekends, what you read, who you know, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude. Fall in love (with God), stay in love, and it will decide everything. If I m blessed one day to reach the eternal shores of heaven, for which I pray and hope, I will be eternally grateful for all those who inspired and guided my steps toward God and the Christian way of life. May God keep us in wisdom, especially in our choice of friends, so that we will make good choices that always lead us to Him. God love you, Fr. Steven
Church of St. Peter Page 3 Religious Education/ Faith Formation (RE/FF) PLEASE REMEMBER TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR FAITH FORMATION CLASSES FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR. Classes will begin the end of September and we need to have all registrations turned in so that we can finish planning for the year. Please contact a RE/FF staff person, pick up a form at the information counter in the Gathering Space OR go to St. Peter s website to register online. Catechists Needed! Religious Education/Faith Formation classes are starting in just a few weeks and our children need you. Teachers are given training and full support by the RE/FF staff. You will find your own faith life growing and strengthening as you share your faith with others. For more information, please contact any RE/FF staff member. Thank you for sharing your time and talents. Catechist Training Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 pm: Catechist Training for those teaching grade 2 in classroom 6 Wednesday, September 16, at 6:30 pm: Catechist Training for those teaching grades 1, 3, 4, and 5 in Conference Room I Teacher Commissioning: Sunday, September 20, at the 9:00 and 11:00 Masses Family Packet Pick Up After all Masses on September 19 and 20, please stop by the table in the Gathering Space to pick up your family packet if you have already registered your children. These packets contain information regarding your children's religious education classes. If you have not registered your child, please do so immediately. Thank you. Baptism Preparation Class Please be aware that our next Baptism Class is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, at 1 p.m. in Conference Room I. If you are interested in having your baby baptized, please contact Kathy Raible at 651-905-4311 for more information. Parents that are expecting the birth of their child in the next few months are encouraged to attend a class prior to the birth of the baby. Parents must attend a Baptism Class before their child is baptized. Natural and Human Ecology: A Panel Discussion on Laudato Si The encyclical Laudato Si, On care for our common home, was released earlier this summer, June 18, and continues to be a hot topic of discussion for Catholics and non-catholics alike. Through Laudato Si, Pope Francis is speaking as a pastor to Catholics around the world, and all people of good will, offering moral considerations rooted in foundational Catholic teachings about care for others and care for God s creation. Wednesday, September 9, 9-11:30 a.m. Anderson Student Center Woulfe Alumni Hall, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Tickets are FREE but required. Individuals may register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/natural-and- human-ecology-a-panel-discussion-on-laudato-si-tickets- 17748720902. St. Peter s pastoral ministry has a limited number of tickets available on a first come, first served basis and will be travelling by bus. If you would like to attend with our group, please call Lisa Amos at 651-905- 4304. Only 9 tickets/seats are available so call right now! The bus will depart from St. Peter s at 8:15 a.m. Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, September 17, 1-6 p.m. Ravoux Room The St. Peter s blood drive is fast approaching. You can sign up for a donation appointment by going to http:// www.redcrossblood.org/, enter zip code 55120, and schedule an appointment or call Sandra at 651-452-1844. School is Just Around the Corner! School supplies are on sale! Please consider buying extras for children of families who can t purchase them. We will donate them to MORE s Multicultural School for Empowerment as we have done in the past. Students need pencils, pens, magic markers, notebooks, lined paper, crayons, rulers, etc. A complete list of items needed are posted on the collection boxes. Your contributions are well-received by the staff at MORE. Boxes for the school supplies are located in the Main Church coat room or the office entrance. Deadline for bringing in supplies will be Sunday, September 6. Thank you for your support!
21 st and 22 nd Sundays in Ordinary Time Page 4 St. Peter s Community News MONTHLY FINANCIAL SUMMARY - July Month - July Actual Budget Contribution Income $ 60,415 $ 59,036 Other Income 2,581 3,041 62,996 62,077 Expenses (84,388) (84,606) Net Income (Expense) $ (21,392) $ (22,529) Year to Date Contribution Income $ 60,415 $ 59,036 Other Income 2,581 3,041 62,996 62,077 Expenses (84,388) (84,606) Net Income (Expense) $ 21,392 $ (22,529) Parish Debt Principal Balance Beginning of Month $ 5,738,787 Principal Paid 11,148 Principal Balance End of Month $ 5,727,639 Financial Report As mentioned in the prior bulletin, the Finance Committee has decided to change the format of the financial information presented in the bulletin. This new format gives a more complete picture of the operational finances of the parish. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact Mary Jubenville in the parish office at 651-905-4307 or mjubenville@stpetersmendota.org. Pastoral Ministry Anointing of the Sick on First Fridays Beginning in September, the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be available immediately following Mass on the first Friday of every month. If you or a loved one is in need of the sacrament, please join us. If you have questions about whether the sacrament is appropriate for your circumstances, please see below or contact either Fr. Steven or Lisa Amos at 651-452-4550. Who should be anointed? The Church teaches that the sick person will be saved by their personal faith in Christ and the faith of the Church, which looks back to the death and resurrection of Jesus, the source of the sacrament s power, and looks ahead to the future kingdom that is pledged in the sacraments. Great care and concern should be taken to see that those whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age receive this sacrament. A sick person may be anointed before surgery whenever a serious illness is the reason for the surgery. Elderly people may also be anointed if they have become notably weakened, even though no serious illness is present. A Visit From Fr. Lawrence Kimbowa Fr. Lawrence Kimbowa, the founder of our Ugandan Child Sponsorship program, will be visiting us from August 28 through September 16. Accompanying Fr. Lawrence will be Fr. Gerald Lutaaya who will be here until October 6. While they are visiting the Ugandan Mission Team of St. Peter s will be conducting a sponsorship drive for the children of Migyera and Nabbingo, Uganda. The team will host a donuts/cookies and coffee event after the Masses on August 29 and 30 so you can meet and greet them as their visit begins. We will have team members at the Ugandan Child Sponsorship display in the Gathering Space after Masses on September 5 and 6 to answer any specific questions about the program or how to sponsor a child. Watch for information about other events during their visit where you can learn more about this wonderful program that started in 2007 and has helped so many Ugandan children realize their educational goals and dreams! Thank you for all you do to support the Ugandan Child Sponsorship Mission here at the Church of St. Peter!
Church of St. Peter page 5a The Week of August 24 Monday, August 24 6 pm Fully Engaged Training, Family Room Tuesday, August 25 Adoration Before Blessed Sacrament After the 9 am Mass Until 6 pm Wednesday, August 26 7 pm Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training, Main Church Thursday, August 27 9:45 am Daily Mass Potluck Birthday Celebration, Heritage Center 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous, Room 5 7 pm Al-Anon, Room 7 7 pm Teen Al-Anon, Room 6 Friday, August 28 8-8:45 am Confessions, Main Church Saturday, August 29 9 and 10:30 am Alcoholics Anonymous, Rooms 2, 4 10 am Scripture Study, Community Room 4 pm Confessions, Main Church 4:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Music Room 5 pm Mass, Main Church After Mass: Uganda Mission Sponsored Hospitality Sunday, August 30 22 nd Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:30 & 10:30 am Choir Rehearsal, Music Room 9 am Mass with Baptism, Main Church 11 am Mass, Main Church 12 Noon-2 pm Historic Church Tours After Masses: Uganda Mission Sponsored Hospitality Mass Intentions The following are the intentions remembered by the priest at Mass: Monday, August 24 - Pat Doman Tuesday, August 25 - Caren Lilliquist Wednesday, August 26 - Jeffrey Weiss Thursday, August 27 - Kathy Meier Friday, August 28 - Jean Terres Saturday, August 29-5 p.m. - Eileen Garvey Sunday, August 30-9 a.m. - John McQuillan 11 a.m. - Mass For the People
Church of St. Peter page 5b The Week of August 31 Monday, August 31 Tuesday, September 1 Loaves and Fishes Adoration Before Blessed Sacrament After the 9 am Mass Until 6 pm 9:45 am Women s Bible Study, Ravoux Room 11 am-1 pm Mobile Meals, Off Campus Wednesday, September 2 Thursday, September 3 7 pm Alcoholics Anonymous, Room 5 7 pm Al-Anon, Room 7 7 pm Teen Al-Anon, Room 6 Friday, September 4 8-8:45 am Confessions, Main Church Anointings After Mass Saturday, September 5 9 and 10:30 am Alcoholics Anonymous, Rooms 2, 4 4 pm Confessions, Main Church 4:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Music Room 5 pm Mass, Main Church After Mass: Uganda Mission Sponsor Table Sunday, Sept. 6 23 rd Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:30 & 10:30 am Choir Rehearsal, Music Room 9 am Mass, Main Church 11 am Mass, Main Church 12 Noon-2 pm Historic Church Tours After Masses: Uganda Mission Sponsor Table Mass Intentions The following are the intentions remembered by the priest at Mass: Monday, August 31 - Martin Erickson Tuesday, September 1 - Rose Waller Wednesday, September 2 - Gerald O Brien Thursday, September 3 - Jack McCauley Friday, September 4 - George Zirnhelt Saturday, September 5 - Jack Conway Sunday, September 6-9 a.m. - Joseph Schloegl 11 a.m. - Mass For the People
21 st and 22 nd Sundays in Ordinary Time Page 6 Parish Pastoral Council Sarah Larsen, Chair... 612-384-1474 Lance Miller, Vice-Chair... 952-432-6957 Alice Sheeler, Secretary... 651-457-8119 Mary Pat Ferraro... 651-454-1091 Anne Hallgren... 651-702-6465 Paul Hirsch... 651-431-1832 Maria Schwartz... 651-452-1796 Nancy Stanton... 651-686-9009 Joseph Towle... 651-683-9250 Parish Pastoral Council Voice Mailbox: 651-905-4309 Parish Pastoral Council Email: ParishPastoralCouncil@stpetersmendota.org Trustees: Jim Oricchio... 651-452-3587 Helen Wilkie... 651-365-1334 Readings for the Week of August 23 Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 Monday: Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mk 6:17-29 Next Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Readings for the Week of August 30 Liturgical Publications Inc. Sunday: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 Liturgical Publications Inc. Fall Festival Mass There will be only one Mass on Sunday, October 4, at 10 a.m. Join us for Mass at 10:00 and then following Mass spend some time enjoying the Fall Festival! Silent Auction If you are interested in donating something new, a unique item, a theme basket or a service for the Silent Auction, please drop off in the parish office. Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to help with the Fall Festival. There are sign-up sheets available in the Gathering Space. Raffle Raffle tickets are available to pick up in our Gathering Space this weekend. We are asking each family to sell these tickets to family and friends as a means of promoting our festival as well as to raise money for our operations. Once you have sold the tickets, they can be dropped off in the parish office or collection basket. Catholic Man Night Men Meeting Jesus All men of the parish are invited to an evening of fellowship, spiritual reflection, and a really great meal! Deacon Joseph Michalak will reflect upon Jesus Christ Divine Evangelist. When: Tuesday, August 25, 6:30-9 p.m. Where: St. Joseph s Msgr. Foran Great Room, 1154 Seminole Avenue, West Saint Paul If you have any questions, please call Jeff Lentsch at 651-450-7956 or visit www.catholicmannight.com. MENDOTA S 16 TH ANNUAL TRADITIONAL WACIPI POW WOW SEPTEMBER 11-13 Church of St. Peter, Mendota Grounds Friday, September 11, 5:05 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12&13, 11 a.m. For more information call 651-452-4141 mmdc01@comcast.net www.mendotadakota.com
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