FEBRUARY 24, 2019 7TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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, February 24-7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 / Luke 6:27-38 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 Monday, February 25 Sirach 1:1-10 / Mark 9:14-29 8:00 am... Mass (+Mark & Kathie Schaus), St. Peter 9:00 am... Adult Bible Study Tuesday, February 26 Sirach 2:1-11 / Mark 9:30-37 8:00 am... Mass (+Bob & Nathan Bruns), St. Peter 8:30 am...consoling the Heart of Jesus Retreat 6:30 pm... St. Peter Administrative Council Wednesday, February 27 Sirach 4:11-19 / Mark 9:38-40 7:30 am... Confessions, St. Paul 8:00 am...mass, St. Paul 8:15 am... JI Prayer - Grade 3 6:00 pm... Confessions 6:30 pm... Grades 2-8 Youth Faith Formation 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Thursday, February 28 Sirach 5:1-8 / Mark 9:41-50 8:15 am... JI Mass - Grade 2 (+Elle Willaert), St. Peter 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confessions 7:00 pm... Knights of Columbus Meeting Friday, March 1 Sirach 6:5-17 / Mark 10:1-12 8:00 am... Mass (+Dolores McDonough), St. Peter 10:00 am... Mass (+Wayne Willson), Prairie Hill Saturday, March 2 Sirach 17:1-15 / March 10:13-16 3:00 pm... Confessions, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter Sunday, March 3-8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sirach 27:4-7 / 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 / Luke 6:39-45 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 9:00 am... Vacation Bible School Breakfast 10:00 am... Mass (+Special Intension), 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 2-4:00 pm SERVERS: Madalyn Ruffing, Sophia Ruffing EME: Mary Ann Enz, Lisa Cummiskey, Bob Genelin, Philly Kauffmann, David Thompson GIFTS: Jerome & Kathy Gostonczik LECTOR: Barb Rodning USHERS: Victoria Steinhaus, Volunteers March 3-10:00 am SERVERS: Audrey Born, Kyla Yost EME: Sue Connor, Rosie Johnson, Mike Miner, Susie Miner, Marge Miller, Audrey Schmitz GIFTS: Makayla Crowley Family LECTOR: Mark Krzmarzick USHERS: Don Wolfe, John Bethke, Marty Braun, Charlie More March 6-7 pm - Ash Wednesday SERVERS: Sophia Ruffing, Nora Whipps EME: Jeff Borgmeier, Peggy Borgmeier, Gigi Dobosenski, Mike Miner, Susie Miner, Heidi Wenner GIFTS: Faith Formation LECTOR: Kylie Grack USHERS: Volunteers please contact parish office Liturgical Schedules The Liturgical schedules for March, April and May have been emailed/mailed out. Please take a close look at it. March is double sided and April has a separate section for Holy Week. Please contact Sarah if you did not receive the schedule or if you have any questions. Thank you! Rosary February 24 led by the Knights of Columbus. There is a rosary before weekday Mass at 7:30am (when there is 8am Mass). Coffee and Rolls No coffee and Rolls March 3 - please join us for the breakfast supporting Vacation Bible School. Next up: March 10- Brian Link Family The All Night Graduation Party breakfast has been postponed until March 24. The Future Depends on Love: Episode 15 St. Peter Access Channel 7 Wednesday, February 27-9 pm Thursday, February 28-10 am
Dear Parishioners, A NOTE FROM FATHER This week, the Administrative council of St. Peter will be meeting. The bulk of the meeting will be to make recommendations on the budget. Please keep them in prayer as we set a balanced budget that will state clearly our mission as a parish and school. Most of us know what a budget means - it is the projected income and expenses. As a parish, as we look at the budget, we should be able to see what our priorities are, and those priorities should come directly from the mission. So, as we set the budget, we will need to pay attention to helping all be and form disciples. This means supporting our wonderful school, our great youth formation programs, and a few other areas that help us be disciples. This is a hard process, of course, because there might be conflicting priorities. That is why I encourage all of us to pray for the budget process. The other reason for the budget is that it helps not only in transparency of where the funds are coming from and where they are going, but it lets you know that the funds are being used wisely and with reflection. Both St. Paul s and St. Peter administrative councils will hold us accountable to the budget - that we are not spending money on things not budgeted or more than is budgeted. With all the snow and blowing, I want to thank Dan and Bob and Vieth construction for all their work in clearing the sidewalks and parking lot. It is a lot of work, and with all the conditions that we have been hit with, the sidewalks and parking lot remain a little treacherous at times. Please continue to be careful on the ice as well as other places. ~ 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 Seeking School Secretary! For the rest of the school year with the possibility of continuing into the 2019-2020 school year. Please send letter, references, and resume to: colleen.wenner@johnirelandschool.org 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. 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 2/17 Adult - $1,007.00 / Plate - $16.00 Energy $5.00 MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wed., 2/27 8:00 am For the Sick Sun., 3/3 8:00 am - Bobby Weber MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, March 3 USHERS: Randy Renne, Mark Zins, Tim Zins LECTOR: Dale Mack EME: Barb Blashack, Jay Dorn, Barb Holmin, Dale Mack, Keith Rosin SACRISTAN: Bill Blashack SERVERS: Dominic and Justin Rosin GIFTS: Keith Rosin Family GREETERS: Ash Wednesday, March 6, 5:00 pm USHERS: Ruth Brandel, Dave Holcomb, Rick Meurer LECTOR: Jake Zins EME: Chuck and Peggy Gappa, Sharon Steffen, Dcn Steve, Cyndi Zins SACRISTAN: Dcn Steve SERVERS: John Hiniker GIFTS: Ruth Brandel, Phyllis Wenner 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. MEN S BREAKFAST & RAFFLE, Sunday, March 10, 9:00 to 11:30 am, at St. Paul s!! If you would like to make a donation for the raffle, please call Jake Zins 232-3930, Chuck Gappa 354-3918 or just drop it by the office. Thank you! 2. 2019 World Day of Prayer (WDP), Friday, March 1, Bernadotte Lutheran Church, 34122 515 th Ave, Lafayette. The day begins with coffee hour 9:00-10:00 am followed by a program 10:00-11:00 am. The program entitled Come Everything is Ready is written by the WDP Committee of Slovenia. We hope to see you there! 3. Men s Lenten Retreat The Faithful Steward, March 8-10, Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center, Marvin, South Dakota. Leaders will be Dan Gallagher and Wade Van Doer with Spiritual Leader Fr. Tim Anderson and Speaker Mary Jo Gallagher. It begins with Friday 6:00 pm supper and concludes Sunday with lunch. To register please visit the website at www.abbeyofthehills.org or call 605-398-9200. 4. Bishop Lucker Lecture, Monday, March 11, 7:00 pm, Church of St. Catherine, Redwood Falls. The theme will be: The New Pentecost, Receiving the Fullness of the Holy Spirit featuring Peter Herbeck. He is co-host of EWTN s The Choices We Face and Crossing the Goal. Free admission and no registration. 5. Women s Retreat Faith and Trust, Saturday, March 16, Holy Rosary Church, North Mankato. Sister Therese Even, SSND will be the presenter to help us grow in our relationship with the Lord. We will concentrate on the Serenity Prayer as a way of life. After lunch she will share how Jesus came to heal us in every area of our lives. A $5 donation for lunch is payable with the RSVP to Holy Rosary Parish Office, 525 Grant Ave., North Mankato 56003, 387-6501 by March 2. Update as of 2/5/19 Parish Goal: $7,228.34 Portion Received: $4,064.00 Total Cash Received: $1,106.00 Variance ($2,148.34) Number of Donors: 21 4 Church of St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER Growing Together in a Stewardship Stewardship of Treasure It s time as tax season approaches, it s time to think about how you use you treasure to support your Parish and your community. Say a prayer asking God for the wisdom to truly understand that your stay here on earth is a gift from God. Knowing this in your heart will change your life forever. God does not want your money, He wants your heart. Think of God first. Give your gift to God from your first fruits. Give to God from your heart, not out of obligation. The bible gives us a reference point from which we start as good stewards of all God s gifts: 10% of our first earnings. This may shock you, even scare you. Trust in God. The remainder of your earning is God s gift to you to steward. Take a look at what you put in the Sunday collection. Think about all the other dollars you donate to any charity that calls. Think of the miles you drive doing activities to support your church. Think of the food you donate. When you add these all together you will be surprised at how much you already give. The 10% tithing goal may not be far off. Pray again for the wisdom to think about the difference between wants and needs. Start today. See one less movie, one less meal out, cutting out one magazine subscription, only buy what you truly will enjoy. Ask first, is this what God really wants me to do? Ask yourself, is the money I m spending being used wisely? You are the steward of the treasure God has entrusted to you. Make the best use of it. Jewelry Sales Come check out the Jewelry sale this weekend and March 2/3. It is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported handmade Italian and Bethlehem rosaries, as well as a large variety of Catholic medals, crucifix necklaces, bracelets and other faith inspired jewelry. Please stop at our display after Mass and see what we are offering. Whether you need a new rosary for yourself or as a gift, or want a crucifix to wear, saint medal, bracelet, necklace or other expressive reminder of your faith, we will have a variety to meet your needs. Your purchase of these quality items will help send a group of our teens to the Franciscan LEAD conference in July. Thank you for your support! 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5
INFORMATION Catholic Daughters Thanks to all who braved the cold weather to come to our meeting on Tuesday. Thanks also to the representative of Birthright who gave us some insight of where our donations go. Thanks also to the February committee who were gracious enough to postpone the meeting for one week because of weather. REMEMBER to bring baby items for the collection during the month of February. March is Food Shelf month and, of course, we will be setting the date for our semi-annual Salad Luncheon.. Baby Shower Sponsored by Court St. Peter #1601, Catholic Daughters of the Americas is set up in the narthex for the month of February. We invite all parishioners to participate in this project and all "gifts" stay in the surrounding community. Thank you for your participation. 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 foodshelves. 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, and only 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 (made out to SPAF) can be mailed to SPAF 201B S. Third Street, St. Peter, MN 56082. Women s Retreat Saturday, March 16, 2019 9 AM 2 PM Registration starts at 8:30 AM Faith and Trust Sister Therese Even SSND will be the presenter to help us grow in our relationship with the Lord. We will concentrate on the Serenity Prayer as a way of life. After lunch she will share how Jesus came to heal us in every area of our lives. An opportunity for questions will follow. A $5 donation for lunch is payable with RSVP to Holy Rosary Parish Office, 525 Grant Ave, North Mankato, 387-6501 by March 2. Worldwide Marriage Weekend Show your spouse how much you appreciate them with some quality time together. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend makes a great gift for any special occasion. The next available weekends are April 26-28 in Hutchinson and November 15-17 in Owatonna. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme.org. Bishop Lucker Lecture Monday, March 11, 7:00 pm, Church of St. Catherine, Redwood Falls. The theme will be: The New Pentecost, Receiving the Fullness of the Holy Spirit featuring Peter Herbeck. He is co-host of EWTN s The Choices We Face and Crossing the Goal. Free admission and no registration. 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 6 Church of St. Peter CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE Monday 2/25 Tuesday 2/26 Wednesday 2/27 Thursday 2/28 Friday 3/1 Saturday 3/2 50% off Craft Supplies & Materials *Bag of Books $1 50% off Kitchen Items: pots, pans, coffee pots, plastic storage containers, cookware, etc. 50% off Flower Pots, Vases & Artificial Flowers and Plants Stop on in and check out our St. Patrick s Day goodies. 50% off Jewelry, Vases, & Picture Frames 50% off Toys, Purses, Wallets, Cosmetic Bags, Backpacks, Luggage Bag of Clothes $5
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2018 - June 2019 Week ending: February 24, 2019 (current fiscal year) Actual Adult Giving Envelopes $ 4,251.10 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 2,551.00 Weekly Budget Total $ 6,802.10 $ 9,615.38 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 157.43 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 22.69 $ 28.85 Parish Trustees: Agnes Stensby & Jeff Borgmeier Total Weekly Offertory $ 6,982.22 $ 9,932.69 Year to Date Contributions $ 317,001.00 Year to Date Budget $332,745.12 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 2/5/19 Parish Goal: $35,338.53 Portion Received: $22,414.56 Total Cash Received: $5,603.64 Variance ($7,320.33) Number of Donors: 98