OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, I am deeply honored that Bishop LeVoir has assigned me to serve you in the Apostles Peter and Paul Area Faith Community! I was assigned to St. Peter as a Seminarian the summer immediately following the 1998 tornado, so I might be familiar to a few of you. I am the second of four children, and was born and raised in the Wabasso Area (in which I have just completed six years of service). My parents are divorced. My mother now lives in Willmar, and my father is in Janesville (though I have little to do with him by his choice). My older brother lives in Faribault (he also has little to do with my mom, sisters and I), and one sister with her husband and daughter and son live in Willmar, and the other sister lives in Benson with her daughter and son. (I know I am biased, but I have the cutest, smartest nieces and nephews in the world!) I am sure that in whatever time that the Lord has prepared for us to be together, you will learn more about me, and I know I will learn more about you. I was an associate at Cathedral from June of 99-01, and then was in St. Mary s, Sleepy Eye for one year beginning in June of 01. I then was named pastor at Japanese Martyrs and served there three years ( 02-05), then transferred to Green Isle/Henderson/Faxon in 05-07, before being sent to Wabasso/Wanda/Seaforth/Lucan. Personally, in the last two years, I have come to enjoy running and biking (you might find me on the path or road soon if not already). I enjoy music and reading. Pastorally speaking, I know that I am stepping into some large shoes! Fr. Phil has left a great staff and has been very gracious in helping me prepare for service here. I ask your patience with me as I try to learn your names and the connections of families. I also know that, as 20% of my time is to be spent in the Diocesan Vocations Office, I may not be as readily available as your past pastors. In the past, this has only caused minimal conflict as the work at the Vocations Office is fairly flexible most of the time. Other than that, again, I am pleased to be here and look forward to meeting all of you, and serving you. Last, my deepest sympathy to the families of Monica Sohn and Jackie Johnson. May their souls, and the souls of the faithful departed, rest in peace. In Christ, Fr. Todd ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE June 30 July 7, 2013 13 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 30 8 AM Mass at Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+William & +Charlotte Walter), St. Peter followed by Fr. Todd s Welcome Coffee & Rolls, Social Hall Monday 8 AM Mass (+Anna & +Cyril Illing), Chapel Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+George Gostomczik), Chapel Wednesday 9:30 AM Mass (+Julia Spoors), Grandview 10:30 AM Mass (+Gerald Willaert), Benedictine 7 PM Riverblenders Sing Along, Church Thursday, 4 th of July 8 AM Mass (+Joan Bollum), Chapel Offices Closed No Eucharistic Adoration or Confessions Friday 8 AM 1 st Friday Mass (+Floyd Doucet), Chapel Saturday 5 PM Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 5 PM Mass at Nicollet 14 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 7 8 AM Mass at Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Bpb Boys), St. Peter
DAILY READINGS Monday: Genesis 18:16-33/Matthew 8:18-22 Tuesday: Genesis 19:15-29/Matthew 8:23-27 Wednesday: Ephesians 2:19-22/John 20:24-29 Thursday: Genesis 22:1-19/Matthew 9:1-8 (380) Friday: Genesis23:1-4,19;24:1-8,62-67/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Genesis 27:1-5,15-29/Matthew 9:14-17 Sunday: Isaiah 66:10-14/Galatians 6:14-18/Luke 10:1-12,17-20 IN YOUR CHARITY, please pray for the repose of the souls of Monica Sohm, whose funeral was here on Friday; and Jackie Johnson, daughter of Vicki Johnson and mother of Erin & Amanda McCabe, whose funeral was here on Saturday. Our love and prayers are with their families and friends who miss them. May they rest in peace. Friday, July 12, 2013 Parish Golf Outing and Social Shoreland Country Club You don t have to be a great golfer. This will be a Just for Fun tournament. See the flyer in this week s bulletin for details and sign-up information. FROM FATHER PHIL; In the beginning, there is love and a multitude of gifts that flow from that love. I have been overwhelmed by your gifts and your expressions of gratitude that reveal your love and God s love. The inability to find adequate words did not prevent me from hearing what you wanted to say and I hope my deep appreciation has gotten through to you. When we become a community of people who really care for one another, we understand the joy Jesus wanted to share with us. I especially want to thank the Steward-ship Committee who got the planning going; the Catholic Daughters, KCs, and staff who together all made it happen. Special thanks to Helen Bremer who helped me in this transition in so many ways. There were many who left cards with heartfelt expressions of gratitude for having accompanied their family through various life- changing moments. And I just want you to know that the combined financial gifts will allow me to go to the moon and back, if I so choose. I promise to travel somewhere special next year. I ll let you know where. Thank you again and again, Father Phil P.S. My new address is: Fr. Phil Schotzko 112 W. Van Dusen St. Springfield, MN 56087-1396 Phone 507-723-4141 e-mail: phil.schotzko@newulmtel.net. I will keep my same cell phone but try the office number first. And remember, Fr. Todd Petersen is now your pastor.
The Church of Saint Peter welcomes Matthew Finley Massicotte Baptized 06/08/13 Parents: Mark & Janninne (Schweiss) Massicotte Mark works for Unimin and is from Massey, Ontario, Canada. Janninne is a Stay-At-Home mom and grew up in Springfield, MN. Faith Formation Faith Formation Office will be closed for the summer from June 1 August 1, 2013. By mid-august, we will be posting updated online registration forms and other information about faith formation at www.churchofstpeter.org. CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE 401 S. Minnesota Ave, St. Peter Lovely old maple Rocker w/arms Floor Lamps 1 Maple Captain Chair & 1 Mate Chair Check out the 4 th of July Decorations Table!! White resin Folding Chair Tub/Shower Seat Sterlite 3-drawer Container no wheels (507) 931-9150 REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM We will be closed on Thursday, July 4!! MEN S & LADIES SHIRTS SALE THIS WEEK!! Peter s Pence collection Today we support the Holy Father in his charitable works. The Peter s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to support the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disaster and others in need of emergency assistance. Be a pilgrim of charity please be generous in today s Collection. ========================================= Dinner and Change: Help Create a Healthy St. Peter Get to know our community. Come to the St. Peter Community Center this Wednesday, July 3 from 5-9 pm for dinner and conversation for all St. Peter residents. The evening will begin with dinner at 5 pm followed by a Community Conversation Around Health and Well-Being. Come as you are. All are welcome. Be a part of helping to build a healthier St. Peter.
STEWARDSHIP Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2012-June 2013 Week Ending: June 30, 2013 Offertory Envelopes $ 4,938.95 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ 4,105.00 Loose Plate $ 286.21 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 9,330.16 Each week the offertory budget is $10,002 $10,002.00 Difference: ($671.84) Year to Date Contributions $ 465,467.95 Year to Date Budget $ 520,104.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (54,636.05) Children s Giving 20.22 CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVER EXTENDED IN 2013: If you are 70 1/2 or older with an IRA, you have an opportunity to make a gift to charity of up to $100,000 tax-free. The tax-free distribution from the IRA must go directly to a qualified charity, such as your parish or Catholic School. For more information regarding this possibility, contact your tax advisor. Good News TV Channel 7 Inside the Bible Join Jesuit Father Ken Baker as he studies the Bible. In 13 episodes, he provides a brief glimpse into each of the 73 books of the Bible. Topics include the Gospels, the first five books of the Old Testament, the major and minor prophets, and the Book of Revelation. Episode 1: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers Wednesday, July 3, 9:00 pm Thursday, July 4, 10:00 am We would like to thank everyone who attended Father Phil s Farewell Potluck and for the food that was shared. We especially thank the Catholic Daughters for their help in making this evening such a special event for Father Phil and pulling everything together so beautifully. We also thank Doug Wenner for preparing the delicious pork chops and the Knights of Columbus for the hotdogs and their service. Everyone s help was greatly appreciated. We thank Father Phil for his 11 years of teaching, service and leadership to our church community. We wish you well on your new journey. You will be missed. The Stewardship Committee
Church of St. Paul June 30, 2013 Pastor - Fr. Todd Petersen Parish Office - 507-232-3857 Priest in Residence - Fr. Ed Ardolf Rectory / Parish Hall - 507-232-3897 Parish Administrative Assistant - Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday Deacon Steven Spilman 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Welcome Fr. Todd Petersen Last Sunday we said good-bye to Fr. Phil and this weekend we say welcome to Fr. Todd Petersen who began his tenure as our pastor this week. This represents a new beginning for the parish, the area faith community, for Fr. Todd of course, but it s also a beginning for each of us as parishioners of St. Paul s. With new beginnings comes a renewed energy as we get to know each other and explore ways to strengthen our parish and faith lives. Fr. Todd is a holy priest and an experienced pastor. As time goes by, I m sure he will have ideas and suggestions to help our mission at St. Paul s. As a deacon who is ordained to serve Bishop LeVoir by assisting at St. Paul s, I expect to serve Fr. Todd s priestly ministry in ways that Fr. Todd finds helpful. I ask that you make a commitment as well to Fr. Todd as our Pastor, and serve our parish and area faith community. Christ established the Church to help lead us to eternal life with him and he sent the Holy Spirit among us to guide the Church and make it work. We each have spiritual needs and spiritual gifts. As members of the Body of Christ, we cannot separate our gifts from other s needs. God created us to live in a loving community with others. We must not hold back on our love for each other. The Church and the Sacraments can help meet our spiritual needs as long as each member of the Church is willing to use his/her spiritual gifts to help meet the spiritual needs of others. I ll be celebrating my first anniversary at St. Paul s on July 2 and I ve met a lot of wonderful people in the past year. There are many people of strong faith here at St. Paul s and our continued call is to put our faith into action to spread the Good News of Christ to the world. You have my promise that I will do what I can to support our new Pastor as he takes the helm here at St. Paul s. D.S. Many, Many Thanks! I am grateful for the all too short time of being Pastor at St. Paul's. Thanks for the reception after Mass and the many cards, gifts and expressions of gratitude. You will always be a part of me. Fr. Phil (Please read a longer message in the St. Peter section of the bulletin.) THURSDAY: Fourth of July - Independence Day! Have a safe and happy celebration! Offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 through Monday, July 8.
MASS SCHEDULE / INTENTIONS Monday, 7/1 - NO Mass Friday, 7/5-8:00 am - Zachariah Bliese Tuesday, 7/2-8:00 am - Eleanor Nimps Saturday, 7/6-5:00 pm - Rinehard Tretter Wednesday, 7/3-8:00 am - For the Sick Sunday, 7/7-8:00 am - For the Parish and Thursday, 7/4-8:00 am - Michael and Anna Ecker Marlene C. Wenner MINISTRY OF LITURGY Saturday, July 6 Sunday, July 7 USHERS: Mike Holmin, Mark Zins, Pat Zins USHERS: Randy Dorn, Ron and Tim Giefer LECTOR: Barb Holmin LECTOR: Ann Schwartz EME: Jeff Zajac EME: Ann Schwartz, Colette, Marlys Wenner, SERVERS: Jon and Riley Mans SERVERS: Jenni and Stephen Schwartz GIFTS: GIFTS: Ron and Donna Giefer GREETERS: Ag Gappa GREETERS: Jake and Cyndi Zins The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Fr. Ed Ardolf, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Joann Dalrymple, Harvey Dorn, Charlie Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Darwin Havemeier, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Gerald Mans, Whitey Mayer, Herman Mettler, Barb Meurer, Shirley Michels, Wally Molitor, Stacy Schultz, Greg Schwartz, Tyler Thompson, Angie and Valerie Weber, Gene Wenner, Rob. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Eddie Bauer and Lyman Irrgang, The Wilds of Sand Prairie, St. Peter. Lucy Kozitza, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. PARISH NOTES: 1. We welcome our newest little Christian into the family of God and St. Paul s Parish: Brent Andrew, baptized on Sunday, June 23, son of Kevin and Andrea Michels. 2. COMING UP: Parish Festival Wrap-Up Meeting, Tuesday, July 9 at 6:30 pm. 3. Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Swedefest, Saturday, June 29, 2013, 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Live entertainment by The Little Prairie Pickers, 4:30 pm and Kingery Family, 6:00 pm. Swedish Smorgasbord - Adults - $10 / 6-12 years - $5 / 5 and under - Free. There will be a silent auction, horse-drawn wagon rides, etc. Activities and fun for all ages! 4. Church of St. Mary, LeCenter, Church Festival, Sunday, June 30 with a Polka Mass at 10:00 a.m. A roast beef dinner will be served 11:15 to 1:30 pm. Tickets: Adults-10 yrs and up - $10 / Children 5-9 yrs - $5 / 4 and under - Free. Come and enjoy the Wendinger Band, activities and games for all ages, country store, etc. There will also be an outdoor Food Court. The Forgotten Beatitude Blessed are you if you can laugh at yourself for you shall never cease to be amused.