MARCH 18, 2018 5TH 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 @churchofstpeterstpeter St. Paul - Tuesday 9:30am @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 Youth Minister... Charlie Berneche 507-931-1628 x113 Charlie.berneche@churchofstpeter.org Business Manager... Jennifer Schugel 507-931-1628 x101 Jennifer.schugel@churchofstpeter.org Deacon John Reed... 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 (Heather)... 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 Weekly Schedule March 18 - March 25 Sunday, March 18-5th Sunday of Lent - Confirmation Jeremiah 31:31-34 / Hebrews 5:7-9 / John 12:20-33 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (+Pat Weinzierl), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen 7:00 pm... 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat Monday, March 19 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16 / Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24 8:00 am... Mass (+Ignatia Willaert), St. Peter 9:00 am... Bible Study 7:00 pm... APC, St. Paul Tuesday, March 20 Numbers 21:4-9 / John 8:21-30 8:00 am... Mass (+Betty Hendersen), St. Peter 8:30 am... 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat 7:00 pm... Bishop Lucker Lecture, Redwood Falls Wednesday, March 21 Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 / John 8:31-42 7:30 am... Confession, St. Paul 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 6:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 6:30 pm... Youth Faith Formation Grades 2-8 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 22 Genesis 17:3-9 / John 8:51-59 8:15 am... JI Mass (+Lucielle Dufek), St. Peter 1:00 pm 10:00 pm... Adoration 7:00 pm... Chrism Mass, New Ulm 7:00 pm... Knights of Columbus Meeting 9:30 pm... Night Watchmen Friday, March 23 Jeremiah 20:10-13 / John 10:31-42 8:00 am...mass (+Mark & Kathy Schaus), St. Peter 8:30 am... JI Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm... Stations & Confession, St. Peter Saturday, March 24 - Luck of the Irish Ezekiel 37:21-18 / John 11:45-56 9:00 am... LOI Fun Run 3:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (+Barbara Miska), St. Peter 5:00 pm... LOI, Johnson Hall Saturday Mass will move to 5pm beginning April 7th. Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday Isaiah 50:4-7 / Philippians 2:6-11 / March 14:1-15:47 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School, St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen 7:00 pm... 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat Ministry of Liturgy Schedule March 24-4:00 pm SERVERS: Ellie Guimond, Liam Schloesser EME: Denise Attenberger, Bert Connor, Mary Ann Harty, Bill Leonard, Bob Genelin GIFTS: Francis & Ginny Miller LECTOR: Tim Prachar, Dennis Miller USHERS: Victoria Steinhaus, Ken & Marlaine Smisek March 25-10:00 am - Palm Sunday SERVERS: John Borgmeier, Nora Whipps EME: Judy Pedersen, Kathy Steiner, Joe & Teresa Kienlen, Mike & Susie Miner, Pat Miller GIFTS: Brook Grommersch Family LECTOR: Becca Kennedy, Marge Miller USHERS: Don Wolfe, John Bethke, Marty Braun, Charlie More Rosary March 24/25 Led by the Knights of Columbus. If you are interested in leading the rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass please contact Sarah in the parish office. There is a rosary before weekday Mass at 7:30am in the Chapel. Coffee and Donuts There will be no coffee and donuts on March 25. We hope you will support the breakfast at the Legion. Next coffee & donuts is on April 8: Bob & Judy Douglas Marriage Works in Christ: Roles as Wives Episode 5 St. Peter Access Channel 7 Wednesday, March 21-9 pm Thursday, March 22-10 am Bulletin Accelerated Deadlines Please note during a normal week that bulletin information is due by Monday noon. April 1 bulletin is on an accelerated deadline. Materials are due by Thursday, March 22 noon. 2 Church of St. Peter
A NOTE FROM FATHER Dear Parishioners, Our sympathy to the extended family and friends of Kathryn Marang whose funeral was held at the Funeral Home this last week. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Help me express my gratitude to Bishop LeVoir who is with us this Sunday to confirm our candidates. His presence and ministry to us is not only a nice thing, it is a strong preference of the Roman Catholic Church. Some other rites and most Orthodox Churches baptize, confirm, and give first communion all at the same liturgy (like we will see in those who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil). Our Church has separated this out so that the Bishop of the Diocese, as much as possible anyway, is able to meet and confer the sacrament on those of his diocese (and gives his parishioners a chance to encounter him, too). Lumen Gentium 11 (Vatican II) taught that "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed. Confirmation is not the equivalent of graduation nor is it the recognition of ones adulthood. It is the complete and full initiation into the Church. It is the beginning! Too often we might be tempted to say this sacrament is our confirmation that we wish to be Catholic - in Reality it is the Spirit s confirmation of us as full members. For our newly confirmed members, they are empowered with the gifts of the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel. In fact, the Catechism reminds us that to be confirmed, one must "be prepared to assume the role of disciple and witnesses to Christ" (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1319). For all of us who have been confirmed, may our own participation in this liturgy, or the Easter Vigil in a few weeks, inspire us to stir into flame the gifts of the Spirit that were given to us in our confirmation, that we may be disciples guiding disciples. ~ In Christ, Fr. Todd JOHN IRELAND NEWS www.churchofstpeter.org/ji We are a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic 5th Sunday of Lent 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 3/11 Adult - $1,275.00 / Plate - $63.00 Catholic Relief Services $111.00 Votive Candles $119.00 Soup and Sandwich $59.25 WEDNESDAY: 5:00 p.m. Soup and Sandwich 6:00 p.m. Movie: Passion of the Christ THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. Movie: Wonder Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Bring a friend and/or a treat to share. There will be door prizes. MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 3/21 8:00 am Mary Hansen Sunday, 3/25 8:00 am - Gene Wenner MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, March 25, Palm Sunday USHERS: Mike Holmin, Mark Zins, Tim Zins LECTOR: Barb Holmin EME: Barb Blashack, Jay Dorn, Barb Holmin, Colette Thorson, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Bill Blashack SERVERS: John Hiniker GIFTS: Paul and Donna Zins GREETERS: Paul and Donna Zins 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, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Daniel Podol, Matt Reichard, Stacy Schultz, Pat Zins, Greg, Richard, Rob, Scott, Troy. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Paul Pope, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Fran Renne, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. Betty Wenner, Pheasants Ridge, St. Peter. Cletus Wenner, Heritage Meadows Senior Living, St. Peter. 4 Church of St. Peter CHURCH OF ST. PAUL PARISH NOTES: HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE - MARCH 29 TO APRIL 1 1. Easter Flowers an Easter memorial you share. Would you like to place a memorial lily in the altar area this Easter? Like Mass intentions, you can list any person or family that you want. There is a sign-up sheet on the pulpit in the main entryway. The average purchase price of the lily is $15.00. You can put your contribution in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket. If you have any questions, contact Millie Dorn - 232-3539 or Donna Zins - 232-3808. All contributions, big or small, are welcome. 2. Church of St. Mary, New Ulm, Sauerkraut, Landjaeger and Dumpling Dinner, Sunday, March 18, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Plan to take home a treat from the Bake Sale featuring Schmierkuchen, homemade breads, caramel rolls, cookies and more! Not ready for lunch at 10:00 am, you can enjoy a freshly baked cinnamon caramel roll and coffee! Sponsored by the Cathedral Catholic Council of Women. 3. Mankato Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry, Friday, March 23, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Holy Rosary Church, North Mankato. Baked and deep-fried fish, side dishes, dessert and beverages. Cost: Adults - $10 / Kids - $6 / Kids under 6 Free / Family Maxinum - $30.00 4. 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. HOLY THURSDAY: 7:00 p.m. Mass St. Peter GOOD FRIDAY: 12:00 p.m. Service Nicollet, 3:00 p.m. Service St. Peter & 7:00 p.m. Stations St. Peter EASTER VIGIL: 8:30 p.m. Mass St. Peter EASTER SUNDAY: 8:00 a.m. Mass Nicollet & 10:00 a.m. Mass St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER Congratulations to the Newly Confirmed Catherine Aksamit Jack Braswell Mackenzie Brey Kaiden Burmeister Cole Deegan Nathaniel Dickie Benjamin Epper Kolbe Erickson Noah Gassman Kylie Grack Adeline Guappone Anna Holmin Lexi Huiras Caitlin Juell Zephaniah Kyoore Sophia Lee Sean Miller Bailey More Nathan Pauly Matthew Pettis Mitchell Pettis Kevin Pollock McKenna Reese Jade Reicks Ken Ringler Clay Roessler Caitlin Salfer Angela Weber Jacey Welp Xe Anna Willaert Catholic Relief Services Thank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection and for helping Jesus in disguise. Your contributions will make a difference for the poor and marginalized around the world. If you missed the collection, it s not too late to give! Just visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the How to Give link on the left. St. Peter High School All Night Graduation Party Breakfast 31st Annual Pancake Breakfast March 25th - 8:30am - 12:30pm St. Peter American Legion All Proceeds support the All Night Graduation Party on June 7, 2018. Catholic Daughters Thanks to the representative from CADA House for attending our CDA meeting on Tuesday. It was very informative; and thanks to Ginger for arranging it. Thanks to all the members who brought food for the Food Shelf - as usual you out did yourselves. OUR SEMI ANNUAL SALAD LUNCHEON is scheduled for April 18th so please respond to your unit chairperson when you get the call. If you do not get a call by Monday, the 16th please call your chairperson to get details. Remember the Luck of the Irish is coming up on the 24th - just another way to support our school by attending. NEXT REGENT OUTING - March 18th - meet at CC at 5 pm. 5th Sunday of Lent 5
INFORMATION CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE Store Hours: M-F 9 am 5 pm, Saturday 9 am 4 pm (507) 931-9150 - 401 S Minnesota Ave Come check out our selection of Easter Baskets and Goodies Monday 3/19 Tuesday 3/20 Wednesday 3/21 Thursday 3/22 Friday 3/23 Saturday 3/24 50% off all Clothes & Shoes 50% off Wicker Baskets, Craft Supplies and Material 50% off Office Supplies, DVD s, CD s, Tapes & Records 50% off Shoes & Jewelry Bag of Books $1 50% off Purses, Handbags, Wallets & Cosmetic Bags 50% off all Clothes & Shoes 6 Church of St. Peter
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Week ending: March 11, 2018 (current fiscal year) Actual Weekly Budget Giving Envelopes $ 4,747.10 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 2,386.68 Total $ 7,133.78 $10,096.15 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 805.00 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 26.90 $ 28.85 Catholic Relief Services: $ Total Weekly Offertory $ 7,965.68 $10,413.46 Year to Date Contributions $ 333,251.56 Year to Date Budget $395,711.48 Fish Fry Annual North Mankato Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry. Friday, March 23 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Corner of Grant and Sherman Streets, Lower North Mankato. Serving times 5:00-7:00. Baked and deep fried fish, side dishes, dessert and beverages. Cost $10 Adults, $6.00 Kids, Maximum $30 Family, Kids under 6 eat free. 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.