OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Merry Christmas!!! Yes, we continue our celebration of Christmas this week, too, with the feast of the Epiphany. In some places (Rome being one), they maintain this feast on January 6 th, the 12 th day of Christmas. Here in the United States, it is transferred to the second Sunday after Christmas. This feast marks the coming of the wise men, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, demonstrating Christ as King, priest, and sacrifice. It also marks His baptism in the Jordan by the Baptism, when Jesus is revealed as God s Son. By tradition, too it celebrates His first miracle of the changing of water to wine at the wedding feast at Cana. One little tradition that can be done on this day is chalking our doors asking God s blessing upon all who enter or exit our homes for the year. I will post this on our Facebook page. Our sympathy to Police Chief Mattew Peters on the death of his father. May he rest in peace. This week, let s reflect on the corporal work of mercy clothing the naked. We can participate in clothing drives and donating good, unused clothes to the Thrift Store. We might consider helping organizations that are helping those without employment find decent clothing for their interviews. We might also expand this out to extending dignity to those who live in fear and shame. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE January 3 January 10, 2016 The Epiphany of the Lord, January 3, 2016 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Albert & Elenora Thuer), St. Peter No Faith Formation 11AM Coffee & Donuts, Social Hall Monday 8 AM Mass (+Henry & Michael Kirchner), Chapel School Resumes 9 AM Bible Study, Family Room Tuesday 11:30 AM +Kim Olson Funeral Mass, St. Peter 3 PM School Choir, Band room Wednesday 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:15 School Prayer, Church 10:30 Mass, Benedictine (+ Lois Pettis) No Faith Formation 6:30 Sanctuary Choir, Band room Thursday 9:30 AM School Mass, (+ Bob & Nathan Bruns) 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel 6:30 PM RCIA, Family Room Friday 8 AM Mass (+Jim Klein), Chapel 10:30 AM Mass (+Kathy Schaus), Prairie Hill Early Release KC Christmas Party Saturday 9 AM 3 PM Disciple Training w/don Ralph, MPR 4 PM Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter The Baptism of the Lord, January 10 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Bernie Depuydt), St. Peter 10 AM, Preschool Grade 1, Faith Formation 11AM Coffee & Donuts, Social Hall 11 AM Holy Family Icon Prayer Service, Chapel
1 PM KC Free Throw Contest, Gym 7-8:30 PM LifeTeen, Social Hall 7 PM Parish Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo DAILY READINGS Monday: 1 John 3:22-4:6/ Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 John 4:7-10 / Mark 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 John 4:11-18 / Mark 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 John 4:19-5:4 / Luke 4:14-22 Friday: 1 John 5:5-13 / Luke 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 John 5:14-21 / John 3:22-30 Sunday: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 / Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7 Luke 3:15-16, 21-22 Prayer Warriors Needed Please consider being a prayer warrior for our Parish Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo January 10-13 th. How do you become a prayer warrior? All you need to do is add the Parish Mission to your daily prayers and add in the specific intention each week. This week s intention is: That all members of our Area Faith Community would be open to the Holy Spirit prompting to attend the Parish Mission. 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 January 10th: Borgmeiers Make a difference by leaving a gift to the Church of St. Peter in your will. ===========================================================================================================
CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 Sales Specal: Sweaters and Books 50% off For sale: 2 kitchen table, a wooden desk, headboards and footboards We are in need of volunteers, if you are interested please contact Barb Klaseus at 931-9150. Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesdays 9 am St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 The Early Church - #3 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, January 6 @ 9 pm Thursday, January 7 @ 10 am Catholic Daughters VERY IMPORTANT CDA NOTICE: Our January meeting has been rescheduled to January 19 th in order to allow members to take part in the upcoming January 10-13 Parish Mission. The 19 th will also be our Living Rosary ceremony. Please mark your calendars. Also at the January 19 th meeting, we will be seeking volunteers for the Nominating Committee who will seek out officer candidates for a 2-year term. Please consider being on this committee as we search for prospective officers. REGENTS NEXT OUTING is Saturday, January 17 with a potluck at Eileen s at 5 pm. Our Adult Bible Study is about to begin again. We meet on Monday mornings at 9:00 A.M, beginning on January 4, 2016. This year we are alternating with looking at the Sunday Scriptures one week and going through the Bible Study, Mary, Jesus mother and ours. Here is the opening paragraph of the book. After centuries of employing patriarchs, prophets, kings, and sages in his saving plan for humanity, God reached the point in which he needed an extraordinary humble and reliable person to carry out his crucial mission. For this task he chose someone who in today s world, might not be old enough to get a driver s permit and certainly would not be allowed to travel to World Youth without a chaperone. We are talking, of course, of Mary of Nazareth. We invite anyone who is interested to come, check out if this is what you might be interested in. Everyone is welcome! For further information please call Terry at 934-4503.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Jubilee of Families January 3, 2016 Cathedral of the Holy Trinity New Ulm 10:00 AM Mass followed by a celebration and reception. Within this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has called for a Jubilee of Families, a time to lift up the families of the world in a special way in order that they can be renewed through the consolation, pardon, and hope that this year brings. In preparation for the jubilee will be a nine day novena. For more information, please check out the diocesan Web site, www.dnu.org. 2016 MCCL March For Life Come to the Minnesota State Capital on Friday, January 22 to join others across our state to pray for justice. The 2016 Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life March in the 42 nd annual commemoration of Roe v. Wade and the Doe V. Bolton, the infamous 1973 Supreme Court decision that overturned every pro-life law across the nation and imposed abortion on demand throughout all nine months of pregnancy. A bus will be arriving at 7:45 a.m. in the St. Peter & St. Paul s church parking lot, leaving promptly at 8:00 on that day. If you wish to take this bus, call Tom at 507-381-2544 to reserve your seat. Suggested cost is $20 and or a free will offering. A beverage and treat will be included in this cost; bring a bag lunch if you wish. Approximate return to Mankato is 3:00p.m. Coming Events January 10 th All Saints Catholic Church, Madison Lake Parish Pancakes After 10 AM Mass Menu: Pancakes, sausage, cinnamon rolls, orange juice, coffee, milk and water Money raised goes to youth projects. ------------------------------------------------------------- Girls and Boys ages 9-14 Local Knights of Columbus Council #1509 to hold Free Throw Contest at Church of St. Peter / John Ireland School Gym on Sunday, January 10. Registration at 12:30 pm; contest begins at 1 pm. Winners advance to future levels of competition. If you have questions, contact Ron Bresnahan at 934-6538.
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: December 27, 2015 Offertory Envelopes $ 7,916.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ - Loose Plate $ 341.63 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 8,257.63 Each week the offertory budget is $10,310.00 $10,310.00 Difference: ($2,052.37) 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 $ 263,563.72 Year to Date Budget $ 268,060.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (4,496.28) Children s Giving: $ 213.01 Christmas 2015 as of 12/27/2015: Total Received: $ 15,178.23 Budget: $ 20,000.00 Difference: $ (4,821.77)
Dear Folks, As I retire from my position at the Church of St. Peter after some 30 years on the job, I leave with a lifetime of memories. My family and I moved to St. Peter in 1984. I was fortunate enough to begin work at St. Mary s in 1985 a couple days a week, adding more time and duties at St. Peter s as the years went by. Over the years I ve come to recognize many of you as friends and acquaintances. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity that I was blessed with to serve you in so many ways and I want to thank you for any ways you made my job easier and more rewarding. I also want to thank you for your retirement cards, wishes, and gifts My plans include staying here in St. Peter, volunteering at the Thrift Store and Church, and of course, more time with my wonderful family. God Bless you all. Karen Reyelts Church of St. Paul January 3, 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 12/27/15 Adult - $1,170.00 / Plate - $83.00 Christmas Adult - $2,986.00 / Plate - $445.03 SUNDAY (Today): We welcome our newest little Christian into the family of God and St. Paul s Parish: Kodi May Kelley, baptized on January 3, 2016, daughter of Alex and Sarah Kelley. MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 1/6 8:00 am Mike and Anna Ecker Sunday, 1/10 8:00 am Marlys Wenner MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, January 10 USHERS: Bernie and Justin Laven, Jake Zins LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Dale Mack EME: Barb Blashack, Jay Dorn, Dale Mack, Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner SERVERS: Dominic and Justin Rosin GIFTS: Jake and Cyndi Zins GREETERS: Jake and Cyndi 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. COMING UP: Sunday to Wednesday, January 10-13 AFC Parish Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo in St. Peter Monday, January 18, 7:00 pm AFC Parish Council Meeting in St. Peter Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 pm St. Paul s 2016 Parish Festival Meeting
Monday, January 25, 7:00 pm Joint Administrative and Cemetery Meeting 2. Reserved seating at March for Life Prayer Service Bishop LeVoir Presiding: On Friday, January 22, once again the March for Life and prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Paul will mark the Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. This year Bishop LeVoir will be presiding at the prayer service. As in the past, there will be reserved seating for the youth of our diocese that are attending. Please contact Janelle Boyum at 507-233- 5319, jboyum@dnu.org, by January 11 to reserve a spot. 3. You may pick up the following in the main or east entries: 2016 calendars and Living Faith daily devotion booklets for January / February / March. Please feel free to take a Living Faith for your personal meditation.