The Week s Events: Sun (04/17/16): Fourth Sunday of Easter 9:00 & 11:00 am Fr. Jerry s Easter Display in the South Hallway Prayer Shawl Blessing at Masses Blessed Trinity Aluminum Can Drive 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Children (Music Room) Noon-1:00 pm RCIA (Rm D) 7-9:00 pm Confirmation Class (Youth Room, Rms B-D) Mon (04/18/16): 5:30 pm Communications Committee Meeting (Rm B) Tues (04/19/16): Dairy Days Blessed Trinity Fundraiser 2-6:00 pm Dairy Days at Dairy Queen on 75th & Lyndale 7:00 pm Contemporary Group Rehearsal (Church) 7-8:30 pm Acts Bible Study (Rm B) Wed (04/20/16): 8:45-9:15 am Life in the Spirit Prayer Group-all are welcome (Rm E) 9:30-11:00 am Acts Bible Study (Rm C) 12:15 pm Blessed Trinity Prayer Service (Church) 6-7:30 pm EDGE (Youth Room, Rms B-D) Thur (04/21/16): Eucharistic Adoration 8:30am-8:30pm Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel) 7:00 pm Parish Council Meeting (Rm B) 7:30 pm Kingdom Builders (Rm C) Fri (04/22/16): 8:30 am Help stuff the bulletins after 8:00 am Mass (Rm B) Sat (04/23/16): Mass Time 4:30 pm Home Missions Appeal Fr. Jerry s Easter Display in the South Hallway Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner tickets sold 9:30-11:30 am First Communion Class (Rms B-D) Sun (04/24/16): Fifth Sunday of Easter 9:00 & 11:00 am Fr. Jerry s Easter Display in the South Hallway Boy Scouts Spaghetti Dinner tickets sold Fiesta Latina at Assumption 9:00 am Liturgy of the Word with Children (Music Room) 10:00am-3:00pm Fiesta Latina at Assumption (305 E. 77th St.) Noon-1:00 pm RCIA (Rm D) What s Coming Up: April 30 May 1 May 4-7 First Communion Rehearsal (10:30-11:30 am) First Communion Celebration (11:00 am) Blessed Trinity Rummage Sale Save the Date: Blessed Trinity Rummage Sale May 4-7 he Church of St. Peter is a Roman Catholic faith T community who, in the spirit of Jesus Christ, welcomes all people, cherishes the Eucharist, fosters faith formation for all ages, and serves our members and the broader community in justice and charity. St. Peter s Sunday Mass: Saturday 4:30 pm Sunday 9:00 & 11:00 am St. Peter s Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am (Rosary & Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7:30 am) Holy Days Announced in the Bulletin Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 8:30 am and 3:30 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 am (or call 612-866-5089) Blessed Trinity Catholic School: Preschool - Grade 3 612-866-6906 Grade 4-8 612-869-5200 Eucharistic Adoration: Thursdays 8:30am-8:30pm (Chapel) First Thursdays prayer/benediction at 6:00pm. Newcomers are warmly welcomed: Call or stop by the parish office to request a census form, or visit www.stpetersrichfield.org to fill one out on-line. Pastoral Visit: Call Sr. Rita or Fr. Jerry (612-866-5089) to request a pastoral visit, Holy Communion, Reconciliation or Anointing of the Sick, at home or at the hospital, for you or for a loved one. RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults): Adults wishing to become Catholic should call the parish office. Confirmation/First Communion/First Reconciliation: Call the parish office at 612-866-5089 for information. Marriages: Contact Fr. Jerry (612-866-5089) at least 6-12 months prior to the proposed wedding date. Baptisms: Pre-baptism classes are generally scheduled from 7-9:00pm the second Tuesday of the month. Preregistration is required (612-866-5089). Parish Bulletin Deadline: Parish bulletin article requests are due Friday at 12:00pm, a week before the article is to be published--stpeters@stpetersrichfield.org. Calendar Insert: Report events by the Monday before the last full weekend of the month. Suggestion Box: Share your comments by using the suggestion box located in the narthex, or on-line. The Catholic Spirit: Call parish office for home delivery. Crisis Pregnancy: Contact Abria (formerly LifeCare Center) at 2200 University, St. Paul, 651-695-0111 or Tapestry Pregnancy & Family Resource Center, 4105 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, 612-823-0301.
Church of Saint Peter In the Spotlight at St. Peter s Saint of the Month Heart of the Ministry Being Involved at St. Peter s Home Missions Appeal, April 23/24 This month s Saint is John Baptist De La Salle, who lived in the late 17 th and early 18 th century in France. He became a priest and was assigned to the Cathedral in Reims. While he was there he was asked to help start a school for poor boys. At the time in France and the other European countries, only the nobility and the wealthy were able to receive education. St. John Baptist gladly helped with the school for boys, and realizing the need for education for all, this became his life s work. He founded a new order, the Christian Brothers, to support and continue his work. In 40 years, St. John Baptist and his Brothers created a network of schools throughout France that featured new innovations, including: classrooms of students with one teacher instead of private tutors, students grouped according to ability, the integration of religious instruction with secular subjects, colleges and vocational schools for the common person, and even Sunday classes so that those who worked Monday through Saturday from sunrise to sunset (the reality for the poor working class) could receive an education. We have St. John Baptist De La Salle to thank for many aspects of our educational system that we take for granted today. It is no wonder he is the patron saint of educators! For more about St. John Baptist De La Salle, please check the narthex for the Saint of the Month display. St. John Baptist De La Salle, pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts forever. Amen. The Church has great needs around the world and the United States is no exception. Over 40% of dioceses in the U.S., including New Ulm, Crookston and Duluth in Minnesota, face challenges due to priest shortages, lack of funds, remote geography, or impoverished parishes. The Catholic Home Missions Appeal provides for these needs through grants for projects that strengthen the faith of the people through evangelization, catechesis, ministry formation, and other areas of faith development. In addition, a portion of this appeal will help the African American and Native American communities with similar spiritual and material challenges through the Black and Indian Mission Office. Thus, a percentage of the Home Missions Appeal will be forwarded to the Black and Indian Mission Office to provide grants for advocacy and spiritual/material programs in the U.S. For more information, contact Deacon Mickey Friesen, 651-291-4445 or go to friesenm@archspm.org. And you can help! Your support of this collection will strengthen the Church and help your neighbors here in Minnesota and the United States. The Jubilee Year of Mercy December 8, 2015 through November 20, 2016 Frequently Asked Questions About the Jubilee of Mercy What is a Jubilee Year? The practice of a jubilee year has ancient roots in the Jewish tradition and evidence for it can be found in the Old Testament (for example, see Letiviticus 25). The jubilee year was called every fifty years and was a time for forgiveness. It stood as a reminder of God's providence and mercy. The dedication of a year for this emphasis provided the community with a time to come back into right relationship with one another and with God. As the practice of the jubilee year was adopted into the Catholic Church, these themes of mercy, forgiveness, and solidarity continued. How is this Jubilee different from other Jubilee Years? The Jubilee of Mercy that Pope Francis has called, from December 8, 2015 November 20, 2016, is an Extraordinary Jubilee. This designation as an "Extraordinary Jubilee" sets it apart from the ordinary cycle of jubilees, or holy years, which are called every 25 years in the Catholic Church. By calling for a holy year outside of the normal cycle, a particular event or theme is emphasized. For example, Pope Francis called this particular Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy to direct our attention and actions "on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father's actions in our lives... a time when the witness of believers might grow stronger and more effective" (MV, 3... ). United States Conference of Catholic Bishops A Vocation View On this World Day of Prayer for Vocations, pray for yourself. Pray to know if God is calling YOU to be a Priest, Deacon, Sister or Brother. Pray!
Fourth Sunday of Easter Faith Formation for Families, Youth, Children & Adults Especially for St. Peter s Parishioners... Blessed Trinity Catholic School News Fr. Jerry s Paschal Mystery Exhibit on display now in the south hallway until May 15th. Living & Growing through Loss Coping with a death can result in stressful changes. Area churches work together to provide support and education for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Southwest Coalition is held on Mondays, 5:30-7:30 pm at Pax Christi, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. A light supper is offered at 5:30 pm. April 18th session will be Looking Both Ways: Loss and Honest Hope with Ted Bowman, Grief and Family Educator. Church affiliation is not required. Each session is complete in itself; you are welcome to attend one or all. For more information or for children s group registration, call Karen at 952-460-0030. Natural Family Planning Classes A series of Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes will begin soon in your community or a community near you. This Church approved method is scientific and marriage building. The classes teach couples how to achieve or postpone pregnancy, while embracing the beauty of God s gift of sexuality. A series of classes taught by a qualified instructor will begin: Tuesday, May 3, at Epiphany, Coon Rapids Tuesday, May 17, at Woodwinds Hospital, Woodbury Register at www.tcnfp.org or for more information, please call the Twin Cities FertilityCare at (651) 232-3088. For a complete list of classes offered throughout the Archdiocese, call (651) 291-4489 or visit www.archspm.org/family. Every Day A Prayer Sign-up to pray for the well being of our parish and parishioners by calling 612-866-5089. Sunday, April 17 Monday, April 18 Tuesday, April 19 Wednesday, April 20 Thursday, April 21 Friday, April 22 Saturday, April 23 Pat Proft Joanne Foley Mary Jo Rolczynski, Mary Ellen DeNucci The Lavens Florence Habegger Richard Douglas Rummage Sale Now Accepting Donations! Clean out those closets! Clear out those basements! We are now accepting donations for our annual Rummage Sale. You can drop off your items at the south doors of the Nicollet Campus. Message from Patrick O Keefe, Principal, Blessed Trinity, Your Parish School Throughout this year, we have been praying for a number of people in our community, for those battling through challenges, those suffering loss and those celebrating successes. Throughout it all, the light of Christ present in our families, students, parishes and community of faith has shone brightly upon those in need of our prayers. Thank you for helping brighten our community and sharing your light with those in need. It is wonderful to see the light in our community, through our prayer, our events, and most importantly our families and our children. Thank you for sharing your light with us. Alleluia, Alleluia, have a wonderful weekend. May God bless you and your families. Go Tigers! Fiesta Latina, April 24 Our annual Fiesta Latina celebration is fast approaching. This exceptional gathering of family, food, fun, music, performances and much more is from 10 am 3 pm at Assumption on Sunday, April 24. We invite parishioners from all our supporting parishes to join us for this fantastic family event! Admission is free.
Church of Saint Peter Special Announcements From Father Jerry I would like to thank the family of Wilfred May for their memorial contribution to St. Peter s. Please remember all our benefactors and deceased in your prayers. [correction] Mercy Works Challenge A Huge Thank You During the month of March, Minnesota Food Share Month, St. Peter s Parish played a large part in ensuring that food shelves have the necessary resources to serve those in our community who experience hunger. Thank you to each of you who donated food and other household supplies to share in the works of mercy during this special year dedicated to Mercy by our Pope. St. Peter s Parish donated 590 pounds to VEAP during the Minnesota Food Share Campaign to feed the hungry. Only God can reward you for your generosity and many a hungry person is very grateful. If you d like to see the video, go to St. Peter s website: www.stpetersrichfield.org, click on the red box that says Facebook on the left side of the page and click on the video in the lower left corner. Bishop Andrew Cozzens to Speak for Evening Affirming Human Life and Family The annual "Evening Affirming Human Life and the Family" with Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis, as the guest speaker will be held on Thursday, April 21, in Rowan Hall at the Church of St. Helena (3204 East 43rd St., Minneapolis). The "Evening," co-sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Marriage, Family and Life and the Church of St. Helena, includes a social at 6:00 pm, a dinner at 7:00 pm, musical entertainment, and an address by Bishop Cozzens. Tickets ($25 per person) must be purchased by 12:00 Noon on Monday, April 18, by calling 612-729-0321. Fare for All Fare for All sells packages of fruit, vegetables and frozen meat for up to 40% off retail prices. The program is open to everyone. Fare For All is a Cooperative food buying program - the more people who participate, the better! Packages range in price from $10-$30.00. Fare For All packages are sold Tuesday, April 26th, from 1-3:00 pm at the Richfield Community Center, 7000 Nicollet Ave. S. Go to www.fareforall.org or call 763-450-3880 for more information. There is no need to register in advance. Fare For All accepts cash, credit, debit and EBT cards. Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Boy Scout Troop 042 is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at St. Richard s on 75th & Penn, Saturday, April 30th, from 7-9:00 pm. Cost is $10. Tickets will be sold at the west entrance April 23 & 24. Pro-Life Events National Day of Protest at Planned Parenthood in Richfield Dear Pro-Life Friends, On April 23, Protest PP will conduct the first annual nationwide protest at Planned Parenthood facilities nationwide; to be held on the 4th Saturday of April every year until the abortion chain no longer preys upon our communities. We will call on Congress and the States to cut off all government funding to Planned Parenthood and bring charges against all those responsible for the horrific baby parts scandal. Join other pro-life people on 66th and Lyndale Saturday, April 23, 9-11:00 am. Call Jane 612-866-1304 for more information. Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Speaker For the last event, the Knights will combine efforts with the Ladies Auxiliary for what now will be the 13th Annual Jean Ingram Living Rosary and Pro-Life Program, held as always on the first of May. For the Pro-Life program, we are pleased to have the Executive Director of PROLIFE Across AMERICA, Mary Ann Kuharski, give us her insights on How a billboard saves Babies Lives. The meeting starts at 7:00 pm with the Rosary in the Madonna Room, 1114 American Blvd. in Bloomington. Start a new Mother s Day weekend tradition and honor your mom and all women who choose life! It s not too early to start thinking spring. Here s a great way for you and your family to get out and enjoy a beautiful day together Mother s Day weekend and help make it possible for more women to make a choice for life! Life is Wonderful Fun Run/Walk and 5K Race to support Abria Pregnancy Resources will take place Saturday, May 7, at Raspberry Island, St. Paul. The event starts at 9 am. Check-in begins at 7 am. There will be great food, music and activities for kids of all ages! Event happens rain or shine! Here s how to participate in this important fundraiser for Abria: Register alone or as a team for the Fun Run/Walk or 5k Race. Gather pledges: Using the easy tools on the website Find out more and register at supporters.abria.org - just click on the Life is Wonderful graphic. Prayer Chain Call your intentions in to the prayer chain so that your loved ones who may be sick, dying, facing surgery or living with a terminal illness, may be remembered in prayer by members of the parish who have chosen this as their ministry for others. Please call Tom 612-866-9541 or Carole 612-296-8250.
Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Gerald Dvorak (612-866-5089) Deacon Mr. Mark Johanns (612-866-5089) Pastoral Assoc. for Ministry Sr. Rita Worm, SLW (612-866-5089) Pastoral Assoc. for Liturgical Music Barb Schrenk (612-866-5089) Faith Formation Coordinator & Youth Ministry Kathryn Arend (612-866-5089) Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Anne Marie Strabala (612-866-5089) Business Administrator Ann Garland (612-866-5089) Maintenance Office Tony Good/Tom Lagermeier (612-767-1792) Administrative Assistant Patti DeMay (612-767-1782) Administrative Assistant Theresa Jensen (612-767-1781) Sacrament of Reconciliation at St. Peter s Saturdays: 8:30 am and 3:30 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 7:30 am Or call 612-866-5089 for an appointment Richfield Catholic Parishes (Envelopes are exchanged every week among parishes.) Saturday: 4:00 pm Assumption English 4:30 pm St. Peter English Sunday: 5:00 pm St. Richard English 9:00 am St. Peter, St. Richard & Assumption English 11:00 am St. Peter & St. Richard English 11:00 am Assumption Spanish 1:00 pm Assumption Spanish 6:00 pm Assumption Spanish Weekday: St. Peter: 8:00 am M-Sat Mass St. Richard: 8:00 am M/T Scripture/Communion 12:15 pm W Mass 8:00 am Th/F Mass Assumption: 8:00 am M/T Communion Service 8:00 am W/Th/F Mass Collections 216 envelopes of 821 were collected the week of 4/03/16. Automatic withdrawal is used by 88 households. Regular Fund: Last Week s Regular Collections...$8,364 Automatic Withdrawal Year to Date...$100,210 Total Regular Collections Year to Date...$399,220 Regular Needed Year to Date...$488,654 Amount Short...-$89,433 Endowment Fund: Last Week s Endowment Collections...$819 Automatic Withdrawal Year to Date...$6,185 Total Endowment Collections Year to Date...$23,617 Children s Donations.$10.00 April 17, 2016 Readings for the Week of April 17, 2016 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52/Ps 100:1-3, 5/Rv 7:9, 14b-17/ Jn, 10:27-30 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1-7/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-11/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1-4/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Ps 145:8-13/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Mass Intentions To offer a Mass for someone please call (612-866-5089) or visit the parish office. Monday, April 18- Sunday, April 24 Monday 8:00 am Ralph White Tuesday 8:00 am Wednesday 8:00 am Millie Junkers Thursday 8:00 am Larry Wozniczka Friday 8:00 am Fred Habegger Saturday 8:00 am Lois Boettcher 4:30 pm Millie & Gene Olsen Sunday 9:00 am 11:00 am People of the Parish Life in Christ Keep all men and women in our armed forces in your prayers, especially: Joshua Grout and Ryan, Sean & Kelly Fitzhenry. Respect Life For all who live in nursing homes and especially for those who are alone or in pain, that we might cherish the gift of their wisdom and the perduring example of their faith, we pray to the Lord. Collections 205 envelopes of 821 were collected the week of 4/10/16. Automatic withdrawal is used by 88 households. Regular Fund: Last Week s Regular Collections...$6,520 Automatic Withdrawal Year to Date...$101,310 Total Regular Collections Year to Date...$406,840 Regular Needed Year to Date...$500,288 Amount Short...-$93,448 Endowment Fund: Last Week s Endowment Collections...$415 Automatic Withdrawal Year to Date...$6,635 Total Endowment Collections Year to Date...$24,482