APRIL 29, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 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 @churchofstpeterstpeter St. Paul - Tuesday 9:30am @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 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 Tony Grack... 507-327-8114 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 April 29 May 6 Sunday, April 29-5th Sunday of Easter Acts 9:26-31 / 1 John 3:18-24 / John 15:1-8 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10: 00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 4:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 5:30 pm. Life Teen Mass (+Ernie Guillemette), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen Monday, April 30 Acts 14:5-18 / John 14:21-26 8:00 am... Mass (+Clarence Rehome), St. Peter 9:00 am... Bible Study Tuesday, May 1 Acts 14:19-28 / John 14:27-31 8:00 am... Mass (+Ray Schwegman), St. Peter Wednesday, May 2 Acts 15:1-6 / John 15:1-8 7:30 am... Confession, St. Paul 8:00 am...mass, St. Paul 8:15 am... JI Prayer Service May Crowning 10:30 am... Mass (+Dawn Thieman), Benedictine 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 3 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14 8:15 am... JI Mass (+Mary Stoffel), St. Peter 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 9:30 pm... Night Watchmen Friday, May 4 Acts 15:22-31 / John 15:12-17 8:00 am... Mass (+Helen Vogt), St. Peter 10:00 am... Mass (+Charles Stoffel), Prairie Hill Saturday, May 5 Acts 16:1-10 / John 15:18-21 4:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 5:00 pm... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter Sunday, May 6-6th Sunday of Easter Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 / 1 John 4:7-10 / John 15:9-17 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 9:00 am - 11:30 am... Steubenville Breakfast 10: 00 am... Mass (+Bob and Gen Boys), St. Peter 12:00 pm... Mass (+Gordon Erkel), Gustavus Ministry of Liturgy Schedule May 5-5:00 pm SERVERS: Ellie Guimond, Lydia Yost EME: Denise Attenberger, Eileen Attenberger, Mary Ann Enz, Bill Leonard, Marlaine Smisek GIFTS: Jerome & Kathy Gostonczik LECTOR: Tim Prachar USHERS: Geri Pehrson, Mary Ann Harty, Lisa Cummiskey May 6-10:00 am SERVERS: Kylie Grack, Kyla Yost EME: Sue Connor, Terri Degezelle, Mark & Sue Krzmarzick, Judy Pedersen, John Thoemke, Cody Winnett GIFTS: Bruce & Heidi Wenner LECTOR: Brad Schloesser USHERS: Warren Michels, Pat Kienlen, Michael Leeb, Larry Venjohn ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS Sarah will be doing the liturgical schedule for June, July, and August the week of May 14. Please let her know if you plan more than a consecutive 3 week vacation or if you would like to discontinue a ministry before May 10. Thank you! Rosary May 6 Led by Women s Group: Heather Gilbertson. There is a rosary before weekday Mass at 7:30am in the Chapel. Coffee and Donuts There are no coffee and donuts on May 6. Please join us again on May 13. Hosted by: Marian Determan & Victoria Steinhaus. Marriage Works in Christ: Parenting and Pass on the Faith- Episode 11 St. Peter Access Channel 7 Wednesday, May 2-9 pm Thursday, May 3-10 am 2 Church of St. Peter
Dear Parishioners, A NOTE FROM FATHER Last week, due to my forgetfulness, I forgot to write a congratulations to Deacon Tony Grack on his ordination. It was a beautiful ordination liturgy. I look forward to his first homily this weekend at the LifeTeen Mass. Special thanks to those who helped with the reception here at the Church of St. Peter; the staff, KCs, Catholic Daughters, youth, and Heather Huiras with decorations are the ones I can name. Jo Sargent has decided to retire from the Thrift Store Assistant Manager position, due to health. I thank her for her many years of service and invite you to join me in praying for her health. We will begin looking for another assistant soon. Elsewhere, you will find a message from Charlie Berneche, our youth minister. We wish him well as he leaves our parish to return to a position closer to his parents. This weekend is our last LifeTeen night, and last Wednesday was our last faith formation nights. Thank you to all catechists and core team for your service and faith-sharing, to Mary and Charlie for overseeing the programs. As good as our programs are, and as dedicated our staff and volunteers are, the real formators are the parents. Weekly Mass attendance, sharing your faith, praying together at home, asking questions about what they are learning in school and in the programs are all ways to help our children grow. So while the programs are complete, the formation continues. We live in a wonderful day and age with many great faith resources on even secular sites like YouTube. Just to name a few trustworthy publishers to pay attention just on YouTube to especially are Bishop Robert Barron, Ascension Presents, Catholic Answers, EWTN, and FOCUS. Their content is well-produced, informative, and in line with the Church s Teaching. ~ 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. www.churchofstpeter.org/ji 5th Sunday of Easter 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 4/22 Adult - $1,564.00 / Plate - $107.00 MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wed., 5/2 8:00 am - Marlene Wenner Sunday, 5/6 8:00 am - Harvey Dorn MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, May 6 USHERS: Ruth Brandel, Mark Zins, Pat Zins LECTOR: Kristy Zajac EME: Jay Dorn, Barb Holmin, Bev Mayer, Clarice Rosin, Jeff Zajac SACRISTAN: Pat Zins SERVERS: John Hiniker GIFTS: Marion Pope, Clarice Rosin GREETERS: Ruth Brandel 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, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Daniel Podol, Matt Reichard, Stacy Schultz, Pat Zins, Greg, 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: Mary Jo Weber. Nadine Brown, James Weber, Assisted Living: Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Paul Pope, 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. ROSARY before Mass on the Sundays in May at 7:40 am May is the month of Mary in which we honor her as the Mother of Jesus, as Queen of Heaven and our Spiritual Mother. If anyone wishes to lead the rosary, please contact Donna Giefer as to which Sunday they would like to do so 232-3624 or 381-3015. 2. COMING UP: *Wednesday, May 9, 1:00 pm Church Cleaning *Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 pm 2018 Parish Festival Meeting *Wednesday, May 16, 2:30 pm Parish Life Committee Meeting *Sunday, June 10 St. Paul s Parish Festival 2018!! Start thinking about what you d like to do to make it a wonderful day! Sign-up sheets posted soon. 3. The Diocesan celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life will be at the Church of St. Pius X, Glencoe, 6:00 pm, Saturday, May 5. All are welcome! Please pray for all those who have been called to the consecrated life. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God s gift of their vocation. Parish Festival 2018 is June 10! The deadline for Big Raffle donations is Monday, April 30. If you wish to make a donation, please call Jake Zins at 232-3930. 4 Church of St. Peter
Catholic Daughters A BIG THANK YOU to Bonnie Bartlett for all the beautiful, embroidered dish towels that CDA donated to our kitchen. Congratulations to Tony Grack on his ordination to the Diaconate service to our church. REMINDER Our May Night Out is on May 8 th at GAC starting at 5:30. Reservations must be in by April 30 th to Jackie Derner. Bring a guest! CHURCH OF ST. PETER Thank you to all who helped celebrate my ordination to the diaconate this last weekend! I would like to offer a very special thank you to the parish staff who organized the reception after Mass on Saturday night. I could see there was a lot of work that went into it and I really appreciate their efforts in making it such a great evening. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Daughters for supplying the food for the event. It was a wonderful meal and I heard several people comment positively on it. I feel so very blessed to be part of this Parish family with so many wonderful people to worship with, serve with and do life with. Thank you to all who have supported me through my years in formation and thanks again to all who came and shared their time with us on such a joyful day! May God bless you all! ~Deacon Tony 5th Sunday of Easter 5
INFORMATION Catholic Home Missions Appeal Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal today! Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because they are unable to fund the essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support funds programs, such as religious education, seminary formation, and lay ministry training, to build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home -missions. A Note From Our Youth Minister Church of St. Peter, Ever since I arrived, I felt a welcome that cannot be put into words. One of my favorite scripture verses of all time is Matthew 25, and in it Jesus says "for I was a stranger, and you welcomed me." From the very beginning I knew this parish had a sense of discipleship. I am honored and blessed to have been part of it. It is with the heaviest of heart that I write to inform you that I will be moving back to Texas this summer. I received an opportunity to live and work closer to family. One of the most important lessons I have learned from St. Peter is the importance of family, especially to be a family connected through the Eucharist. I will be praying for you, the various ministries, and the parish as a whole. Know that I am blessed to get to know so many of you who make this parish great! ~Charlie Berneche Gustavus Handbell Concert Gustavus Handbell Ensembles in Concert: Join the three handbell choirs at Gustavus and director Dr. Chad Winterfeldt for a concert on Sunday evening, May 13, 7:30 pm in Christ Chapel on the Gustavus Adolphus College campus. This fr ee concert features sacred music as well as popular tunes from Disney movies and arrangements with flute and percussion. Worldwide Marriage Encounter "Love one another as I have loved you." John 13:34 Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience the love of your spouse like you never have before. Weekends are Sep 14-16, 2018 in Kasson and Nov 16-18, 2018 in Windom. For more information visit our website at: southmnwwme.org. 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 4/30 Tuesday 5/1 Wednesday 5/2 Thursday 5/3 Friday 5/4 Saturday 5/5 50% off Purses, Handbags, Wallets, Cosmetic Bags, Backpacks 50% off Coffee Cups, Glassware, Bowls & Plates 50% off all Clothes & Shoes Open Position We are looking for a part-time Assistant Manager position at the Thrift Store. Contact Jen at the parish office 507-931-1628 for more information. 50% off DVD s, CD s, Tapes & Records 50% off Craft Supplies, Material & Office Supplies CINCO de MAYO 50% off Men s, Women s and Children s Clothing & Shoes
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Week ending: April 22, 2018 (current fiscal year) Actual Adult Giving Envelopes $ 5,812.00 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 4,126.93 Weekly Budget Total $ 9,938.93 $10,096.15 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 356.00 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 32.60 $ 28.85 Total Weekly Offertory $ 10,327.53 $10,413.46 Year to Date Contributions $ 407,070.95 Year to Date Budget $447,778.78