NOVEMBER 26, 2017 CHRIST THE KING 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... 507-232-3496 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 St. Peter - Monday Noon St. Paul - Tuesday 9:30am SOCIAL MEDIA @churchofstpeterstpeter @churofstpeter 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 November 26 December 3 Sunday, November 26 - Christ the King Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 / Matthew 25:31-46 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (+Don & Ruth Wenner), St. Peter 7:30 pm... Riverblenders Christmas Program Monday, November 27 Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 / Luke 21:1-4 8:00 am... Mass (+Helen Pettis), St. Peter 9:00 am... Bible Study, St. Peter Tuesday, November 28 Daniel 2:31-45 / Luke 21:5-11 8:00 am... Mass (+Ignatia Willaert), St. Peter 6:30 pm... St. Peter Administrative Council, St. Peter Wednesday, November 29 Daniel 5:1-28 / Luke 21:12-19 7:30 am... Confession, St. Paul 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 8:15 am... JI Prayer Service, St. Peter 6:00 pm... Bingo at the Legion 6:00 pm... Confession, St Peter 6:30 pm... 1st Reconciliation 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm... Youth Faith Formation Grades 2-8 Thursday, November 30 Romans 10:9-18 / Matthew 4:18-22 8:15 am... JI Mass (+Clarence Rehome), St. Peter 1:00 pm 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 9:30 pm... Night Watchmen Friday, December 1 Daniel 7:2-14 / Luke 21:29-33 8:00 am... Mass (+Kathy Schaus), St. Peter 9:30 am... Mass (+Gordon Erkel), Sand Prairie Saturday, December 2 Daniel 7:15-27 / Luke 21:34-36 8 am - 11 am...breakfast with Santa 3:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (+Helen Pettis), St. Peter Sunday, December 3 - First Sunday of Advent Isaiah 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7 / Mark 13:33-37 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 5:30 pm.. LifeTeen Mass (+Heather Giefer), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen Ministry of Liturgy Schedule December 2-4:00 pm SERVERS: Ellie Guimond, Emma Volk-Kleschelt EME: Denise Attenberger, Bert Connor, MaryAnn Harty, Marlaine Smisek, JoAnn Tate GIFTS: Nora Barnick Family LECTOR: Tim Prachar USHERS: Charlie Guenther, Lil Guenther, Pat Skramstad December 3-10:00 am SERVERS: Karli Miller, Evan Walter EME: John Thoemke, Teresa & Joe Kienlen, Mark & Sue Krzmarzick, Judy Pedersen, Kathy Schmidt GIFTS: Connor Johnson LECTOR: Marge Miller USHERS: Jeff Borgmeier, Bill Depuydt, Bruce Leonard December 3-5:30 pm - Life Teen SERVERS: Luke Gilbertson, Levi Gilbertson EME: Tony Grack, LeAnn Miller, Pat Miller, Brian Salfer, Heidi Wenner Coffee and Donuts The next Coffee & Donuts will be December 3. Volunteers: Chuck Niederriter & Lisa Walter How to Pray for Your Sons & Daughters & Loved Ones Episode 1 Do your loved ones no longer practice the Faith or believe in God? This is the experience of so many Christian families today. In this series of 12 episodes, Vernon Robertson, founder of Seminar of Hope, walks viewers through the scriptures and helps them grow in faith - to know God's peace and discover how God can work powerfully in the lives of our loved ones through our prayers, sufferings, and sacrifices. Wednesday, November 29 @ 9 pm Thursday, November 30 @ 10 am 2 Church of St. Peter
Dear Parishioners, A NOTE FROM FATHER Happy Feast of Christ the King. May we all prepare a proper throne for Him in our hearts and lives. This weekend, Deacon Mark Kober, the director of the Deaconate program of the Diocese of New Ulm, is with us to preach the homily and speaking a little about the role of a deacon in the Church and liturgy. Welcome, Deacon Mark. Next month, we will of course be celebrating Christmas. I have already received some comments, and I know that there are people who are disappointed that I cannot offer Mass at a time and place convenient for everyone. This year, Christmas falls on a Monday. This means that the morning of the 24th is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, while the evening of the 24th is Christmas Eve. These are two separate liturgical days even though they are within the same calendar day. As such, we are obligated to attend Mass on Saturday night/sunday morning for the 4th Sunday of Advent, and another Mass on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day for Christmas. Both days' are obligatory. Ordinarily, I offer the three weekend Masses, and in the past, 3 Christmas Eve and 2 Christmas Day Masses. Following that schedule, I would be offering 8 Masses in less than 48 hours. Because of this, the Area Pastoral Council and Administrative Councils discussed how best to handle the schedule. We discussed the limits and numbers of musicians, lectors, servers, and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, especially at St. Paul s, it was suggested that we not offer a Christmas Eve Mass there. The decision, too, was based on the fact that the 6 pm Mass was the lowest attended of the five Masses last year, even though Christmas fell on a Sunday (in fact, both Masses at St. Paul s combined were less than the smallest attended at St. Peter). Further, there are 4 separate sets of readings/prayers (Vigil Mass, Midnight Mass, Mass at Dawn, and Mass of the Day) offered for Christmas, and this allows all four to be used. 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 Excellence, and Christian Service. Christ the King 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 11/12/17 Adult $1,772.00 / Plate - $33.00 WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: 2:30 pm Parish Life Com. Meeting 4:00 pm Choir Practice MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 11/29/17 8:00 am Ron Dauffenbach Sunday, 12/3/17 8:00 am Harvey Dorn MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, December 3 USHERS: Randy Dorn, Ron Giefer, Mike Holmin LECTOR: Barb Holmin EME: Barb Blashack, Jay Dorn, Rhonda Ganger, Barb Holmin, Colette Thorson SACRISTAN: Bill Blashack SERVERS: Ruth Brandel GIFTS: Ron and Donna Giefer GREETERS: Rhonda Ganger Friday, Dec. 8, Immaculate Conception, 6:00 pm Church of St. Peter: Thursday, Dec. 7 6:00 pm (Holy Day of Obligation) USHERS: Jake Zins, Mark Zins, Paul Zins LECTOR: Dale Mack EME: Dale Mack, Bev Mayer, Dcn Steve, Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Dcn Steve SERVERS: John Hiniker 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, Heather Giefer, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Daniel Podol, Matt Reichard, Stacy Schultz, Pat Zins, Bethany, 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. Fran Renne, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. Betty Wenner, Pheasants Ridge, St. Peter. Cletus Wenner, Heritage Meadows Senior Living, St. Peter. PARISH NOTES: 1. COMING UP: Friday, December 8, 6:00 pm Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass Sunday, December 10 through January 21 Baby Bottle Campaign Wednesday, December 13, 1:00 pm Church Cleaning 2. Church of St. Gregory the Great, Lafayette, 27 th Annual Cookie Walk, Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Let us do your holiday cookie baking! Cookies: $4.50 per dozen. A lunch will also be available. 3. Job Opportunity: Holy Rosary Church, North Mankato is seeking a full-time office administrator for their growing faith community. Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plan. Self-starter, people person, organized and competent computer skills required. Send all resumes or letters of inquiry by December 1 to Holy Rosary Church, c/ o Rev. Paul van de Crommert, 525 Grant Ave., North Mankato MN 56003. 4. North Mankato Knights of Columbus Council 5551 will again be selling Christmas trees from their lot in lower North Mankato Holy Rosary Church, 525 Grant Ave. The lot opens at 10:00 am, Friday, Nov. 24 for a weekend long tree lot extravaganza. There will be food, cider, music and a $10 discount (or free wreath) on every tree purchased during opening weekend! Santa will be there each day from 12:00-2:00 for free pictures with the kids (remember your camera). Regular hours: weekends 9:00 am to 7:00 pm / weekdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Proceeds support the Knight s charitable efforts. This season, but a Catholic Christmas tree! 2017 Diocesan Ministries Appeal (DMA): Thank you to all who have given to the Diocesan ministries Appeal. If you have not had the opportunity to make your pledge or gift yet, envelopes are available in the pews or in the back of Church. You may return your pledge in the collection basket or simply drop it in the mail. You may also make your pledge or gift online at https:// www.dnu.org/dma/. Either way, your gift will be counted toward your parish goal. Be assured that your gift will only be used to support those ministries designated in the DMA brochure ministries that are vital to our church as well as our own parish project: the sidewalk in front and to the west. 4 Church of St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER Prayer Warriors Needed Please consider being a prayer warrior for our Parish Mission coming in January. 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 working in their lives. Faith Formation In a special way, we would like to thank the Catholic Daughters for their generous contributions for the Fall Retreat, as well as the donations from our individual parishioners. Your donations truly helped us provide a great retreat experience for the teens. Our theme this year was Shake the World. Like the disciples, we retreated to an Upper Room to practice our faith safely. Throughout the weekend we were guided by the Holy Spirit to not keep our Catholic identity hidden, but rather to go out and "make disciples of all nations". 2017 Ministry Appeal Thank you for your generosity to the 2017 DMA. We saw in the video the impact of our contribution on real people right here in the diocese. By joining with others around the diocese in support of these ministries, we can ensure Catholic Charities counseling to our neighbors in need and support programs for youth as well as adults in the Church who are doing Christ s work. If you haven t made your pledge or given a gift, please consider making your contribution now. Be assured that your gift will only be used to support those ministries designated in the DMA brochure and no other. Need help with your holiday shopping? Order gift cards through John Ireland School s Scrip Program! Stop by the school or parish office for order forms, go online to order, or check next week s bulletin for an order form. Christ the King 5
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STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES 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 Catholic Daughters We received a letter from Habitat to donate baked items for their fundraiser at the Redmen Club on December 2nd. We invite any member to help with this project. For more information, please contact Mike Euele at 507-388-2081 ext. 4 or CDA member Sally Wilkins 931-5706. Next meeting is our Potluck for JI and church staff. Please mark you calendar and come, meet and say thank you to them for their services. Next Regent outing is Dec. 17th at 5 pm at Audrey s house - potluck. More info later. Due to accelerated deadlines with the bulletin, numbers from the weekend of November 19 and November 26 will be in the bulletin for December 3. Thank you! Helpful reminder that year end is coming soon. All donations for 2017 year must be received by or post marked by December 31, 2017. Thank you for your continued support to the Church of St. Peter and John Ireland School. CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE There are several Tables & Chairs for sale. Round Table: $30 Square Table: $40 Chairs: $10 each Store Hours: M-F 9-5, Saturday 9-4. (507) 931-9150 Puzzle Fun!!! Stop in and pick up your Christmas Word Search Game. When you complete it, return it to the Store for $1.00 off your purchase of $5.00 or more. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 26 CLOSED 27 50% off Art & Craft Supplies Bag of books $1 (Does not include Children s Books) 28 50% off Candles, Pictures, Frames, and Vases 29 50% off All Clothing, Shoes, Boots, and Jewelry 30 50% off DVDs, Tapes, CDs, Records, and Videos 1 50% off Christmas Bag of books $1 (Does not include Children s Books) 2 STOCK UP SALE 50% off everything in the store (Does not include Consignment items) Christ the King 7