OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our deepest sympathy to the families of David DePyper and Annie Meyer. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Last Sunday, I was privileged to listen to the teens and chaperones who attended the Steubenville North Conference. I am extremely impressed by the level of sharing during that time. Many shared how they enjoyed most the sacraments and adoration. They all received so much from the conference, and your prayers and support made that possible. I am elated to see a thriving group of teens on fire for the faith, and am excited to see how that faith is shared. It reinforced something that Pope Francis said during one of the many World Youth homilies and addresses: Youth are the greatest evangelizers of youth! Youth can offer all of us a challenge to grow in our faith! I am impressed to see youth attending daily Mass at St. Peter (aware that during the school year this will not be possible). There is something good happening here and I hope that we all can see it. The youth of the parish are not just of the future they are now. Last week, at the Boys Camp for the Diocese, I gave a meditation on St. Peter walking on the water. I reflected that it was the second step that was even more important than the first, as St. Peter still had one foot in the boat until then. That has captured my prayer these last days. Sometimes we might be tempted to think that it is the first step as the most important, when in reality the more difficult step is the decision to continue. But we remember that the safest place to be is with Jesus, so we continue to walk with Him. Let s encourage each other to do precisely that! In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen =================================================================
WEEKLY SCHEDULE August 4 11, 2013 18 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 4 8 AM Mass at Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Bob Boys), St. Peter Monday 8 AM Mass (+Mary Ann Sauer), Chapel Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+Adam Gleisner), Chapel 7 PM Stewardship Com., Family Room Wednesday 8 AM Mass (+Fritz & +Jane Powers), Chapel 10:30 AM Mass (+George & +Caroline Lesnar), Benedictine 7 PM Festival Meeting, Dustin s Corner Thursday 8 AM Mass (+Nancy Schaus), Chapel 1 10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel Friday 8 AM Word & Eucharist, Chapel Saturday 5 PM Mass (Parish Family) 5 PM Mass at Nicollet 19 th Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 11 8 AM Mass at Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+William & +Charlotte Walter), St. Peter Stewardship: ******************************************** Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2012-June 2013 Week Ending: July 28, 2013 Offertory Envelopes $ 5,045.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ 1,632.25 Loose Plate $ 221.85 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 6,899.10 Each week the offertory budget is $10,194.50 $10,194.50 Difference: ($3,295.40) Year to Date Contributions $ 40,751.74 Year to Date Budget $ 50,972.50 $ Year to Date Difference: (10,220.76) Children s Giving 11.42
Remember to mark your calendar: DAILY READINGS Monday: Numbers 11:4-15 / Matthew 14:13-21 Tuesday: Daniel 7:9-10,13-14 / 2 Peter 1:16-19 / Luke 9:28-36 Wednesday: Numbers 13:1-2,25 14:1,26-29,34-35 / Matthew 15:21-28 Thursday: Numbers 20:1-13 / Matthew 16:13-23 (410) Friday: Deuteronomy 4:32-40 / Matthew 16:24-28 Saturday: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10 / John 12:24-26 Sunday: Wisdom 18:6-9 / Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19 / Luke 12:32-48 Thrift Store Opening!! An opening for a part-time Thrift Store manager will be available as of 12/1/2013. On-the-job training could begin in November 2013. The minimum skills qualified applicants need to possess are: to be knowledgeable and supportive of the Church of St. Peter mission and philosophy to possess good people and relational skills to have the ability to effectively manage and maintain a retail thrift store If you are interested in this position, please stop in the Church of St. Peter office for a complete job description and application. Thank you!! Faith Formation Remember to mark your calendars: Harvest Festival October 12-13, 2013 CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE 401 S. Minnesota Ave, St. Peter (507) 931-9150 REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM SHOES and BASKETS ½ PRICE THIS WEEK!) Think back to school! By mid-august, we will be posting updated online registration forms and other information about faith formation at www.churchofstpeter.org. Questions about Faith Formation: Preschool Grade 6: contact Connie Bollum @ connie.bollum@churchofstpeter.org or call 931-3662. EDGE (Gr. 7 & 8), LifeTeen (Gr. 9-12), and Confirmation Preparation (Gr. 11): contact Heather Gilbertson @ heather.gilbertson@churchofstpeter.org or call 931-1628 ext 143. Go to www.churchofstpeter.org faith formation ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ALL MEMBERS OF THE MINISTRIES Soon the new liturgical schedule for Sept. thru Nov. will be prepared. If you need to make some changes or you will not be available to serve during a certain time, please let Karen know before Fri., Aug. 9. Thank you!
There will be changes in the weekly Mass schedule on the 1 st and 2 nd Wednesdays of each month. In the past on the 1 st Wednesday of each month, Mass was only held mid-morning at the Grandview and Benedictine Nursing Homes. Beginning in August, 2013, on the 1 st Wednesday, Mass will be at 10:30 am at Benedictine. On the 2 nd Wednesday, Mass will be at 10 am at Grandview. In addition, there will also be Mass at 8 am here in the chapel on those Wednesdays. ===================================== Prayer Ministry Please Pray For: Sister Vincent Marie WHAT S COMING UP.. Sunday, August 4 Men s Chicken Dinner and Parish Festival Church of the Nativity, Cleveland Mass at 8:30 am. Broasted chicken dinner served 10 am 1 pm. Adults $10, ages 6-12 $5; 5 & under free. Live music, antique car show, silent auction, beer garden, games, coffee bar and much more! Wednesday, August 7 Harvest Festival Meeting Church of St. Peter - Dustin s Corner 7 pm Anyone interested in helping, please attend. Your ideas are wanted / needed!! Sunday, August 11 HARVEST FESTIVAL St. Gregory the Great Church, Lafayette 8:45 am Mass 10:30 am 1:30 pm Family-style Ham & Meatball Dinner Bring the family for a fun-filled day of Bingo, children s games, entertainment all afternoon, silent auction, bake sale and country store. Big ticket drawing at 4:30 pm with 100 plus prizes! Sunday, August 11 36 th Annual CORN FIESTA St. Mary s School Grounds, Madelia Mass 8:00 am & 10:00 am (Spanish) Festivities start at 10:30 am: Corn on the cob, Mexican Stand, Cherry Tree, Silent Auction, 2 pm Raffle Drawing, Turtle Races. BBQ Ribs, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Pie, Pop, Snow Cones, Prizes! John Ireland School News There s always room for more at John Ireland! We have small class sizes and a dedicated staff. Call for a tour, meeting or to register your children at 507.931.2810. We would love to have you at John Ireland this fall.
Items for the Rectory: If you are interested in making a donation toward the purchase of any of these items, contact Fr. Todd or Barb **GE Range $ 650 Broan Hood $ 310 GE Refrigerator (side-by-side) $1,240 *GE Dishwasher $ 560 LG Washer (front-loading) $1,100 LG Dryer $1,100 2 Pedestals for washer/dryer $ 420 **Chest of Drawers $ 230 **Dresser / Mirror $ 335 Nightstand $ 118 Bed $ 319 Mattress / Box Spring $ 500 * paid by golf outing proceeds ** paid by anonymous donors 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 6: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Baruch, Ezekiel, Daniel Wednesday, August 7, 9:00 pm Thursday, August 8, 10:00 am We Need Your Help!! Please put the Ritual Song Hymnals in the book holders, closed and with the ribbon in it, the front cover logo facing the bench. Also, the Mass Card and red booklet (OMB) need to be placed horizontally between the hymnals. DO NOT put either of these items in the hymnal. Our book holders, and what is in them, are what people see first when they walk into the worship space for funerals, visits, or Mass. Thus, the holders need to be orderly and neat. Thanks for all you can do to help our worship space look great! Worship Committee, Ushers and Sacristans
Church of St. Paul August 4, 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 Nicollet Geography! what s growing stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com What makes you feel secure? Deacon Steve
MASS SCHEDULE / INTENTIONS MINISTRY OF LITURGY Saturday, August 10 Sunday, August 11 USHERS: USHERS: LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: EME: EME: SERVERS: GIFTS: GREETERS: SERVERS: GIFTS: GREETERS: Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 am Mass - Nicollet / 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Masses - St. Peter The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Nursing Home Residents: Group Homes: Assisted Living: Hospital: LeAnna Brown is now at River s Edge Hospital, St. Peter, Room 356. PARISH NOTES: 1. COMING UP: 2. 3.