OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Congratulations to Adalyn Schmidt, daughter of Jennifer and Colby, and Kodi Kelley, daughter of Alex and Sarah, who were baptized this last weekend. May they grow in grace and favor. I also ask your prayers of the repose of the soul of my mom s brother Jerry, who died Sunday evening. He lived in Oregon, so at the time of writing this, I am doubtful of getting there for the funeral, but I will be offering a Mass for him in the future. He was 78, and these last months he was ill and had a form of dementia. Twenty years ago, I had an opportunity to stay with him and his wife Jean (who died about 2 years later) and got to know them well. He remarried, and she died about 2 years ago. Our sympathy also to the family and friends of Kim Olson, who died last week. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. This week is finally here. We welcome Deacon Ralph Poyo who is with us for our Area Faith Community Mission. I am absolutely certain that these days will be filled with grace for us, and I look forward to witnessing the gathering of the fruits in the future. Please come to the evening sessions, and invite others especially neighbors and friends, but even enemies!!! This week we, we focus on the corporal work of mercy, to shelter the homeless. We are blessed to have an activity Habitat For Humanity chapter working in our corner of the county, and both monetary and time and talent support help us respond to this work. We also seek ways to raise awareness of homelessness yes, we have homeless people in our area. It can result from a wide range of issues form evictions and destructions of homes, to loss of jobs, running away from home, or mental illness. Our aid can go to the homeless shelter in Mankato, as well as the women s crisis centers as so many escape domestic abuse situations. Perhaps, too, we might seek ways to aid Christian refugees from Syria and Iraq who are being displaced by the persecutions from ISIS. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE January 10 January 17, 2016 Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2016 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass (+Bernie Depuydt), St. Peter 10 AM, Preschool Grade 1, Faith Formation 11AM Coffee & Donuts, Social Hall 11 AM Holy Family Icon Prayer Service, Chapel 1 PM KC Free Throw Contest, Gym 7-8:30 PM LifeTeen, Social Hall 7 PM Parish Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo Monday 8 AM Mass (+Charles Mulloy), Chapel 9AM Bible Study, Family Room 7PM AFC Parish Mission Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+Vince Dumdei), Chapel 3 PM School Choir, Band room 7PM AFC Parish Mission Wednesday 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 8:15 School Prayer, Church 6:30-8 PM Faith Formation 6:30PM EDGE, Social Hall 6:30 PM Sanctuary Choir, Band Room 7PM AFC Parish Mission Thursday 9:30 AM School Mass, (+Jerry Baune) 1-10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel 6:30 PM RCIA, Family Room Friday 8 AM Mass (+Suzanne Putz) Chapel
Saturday 4 PM Mass (+Ginny Stamps), St. Peter 2 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 17 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM Mass, (+Parish Family) St. Peter 10 AM Faith Formation Preschool-Gr 1, SH 11 AM Coffee & Donuts, Social Hall 1-8:30 PM LifeTeen, Social Hall Monday: 1 Samuel 1:1-8/ Mark 1:14-20 Tuesday: 1 Samuel 1:9-20 / 1 Samuel 2:1, 4-8 Wednesday: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 / Mark 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Samuel 4:1-11 / Mark 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Samuel 8:4-7,10-22 / Mark 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 / Mark 2:13-17 Sunday: Isaiah 62:1-5 / 1 Cor 12:4-11 / John 2:1-11 DAILY READINGS Prayer Warriors Needed Please consider being a prayer warrior for our Parish Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo January 10-13 th. How do you become a prayer warrior? All you need to do is add the Parish Mission to your daily prayers and add in the specific intention each week. This week s intention is: For our community to be inspired by Deacon Ralph Poyo and be lead closer to Christ. Coffee and Donuts Please join us on Sunday mornings in the Social Hall as we enjoy community and Coffee & Donuts after the 10 AM Mass. Volunteers for Jan. 17th: Glen & Deb Schilling ===========================================================================================================
CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 Sales Specal: Hanging Clothes 50% off Excluding Coats, snow pants and bibs. For sale: kitchen table, bed frame headboards, footboards, and end tables We are in need of volunteers, if you are interested please contact Barb Klaseus at 931-9150. Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass: Mondays 7 pm Tuesdays 9 am St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 The Early Church - #6 Learn about the history of the early church from host Fr. William Palardy, rector of Blessed John XXIII Seminary. This series of 13 episodes was recorded when Fr. Palardy was teaching patristics (the study of Christian Fathers) at St. John s Seminary. Each episode presents a different aspect of the teachings of the Church s founders. Some of the topics include the early Church s relation with the Jewish faith, Christian apologists, the development of the Church s doctrine at the ecumenical councils of Nicea and Constantinople, liturgical practices of the early Church, and the theology of St. Augustine. Wednesday, January 13 @ 9 pm Thursday, January 14 @ 10 am Catholic Daughters VERY IMPORTANT CDA NOTICE: Our January meeting has been rescheduled to January 19 th in order to allow members to take part in the upcoming January 10-13 Parish Mission. The 19 th will also be our Living Rosary ceremony. Please mark your calendars. Also at the January 19 th meeting, we will be seeking volunteers for the Nominating Committee who will seek out officer candidates for a 2-year term. Please consider being on this committee as we search for prospective officers. REGENTS NEXT OUTING is Saturday, January 17 with a potluck at Eileen s at 5 pm. Make a difference by leaving a gift to the Church of St. Peter in your will There is a live Virtus Training Scheduled on January 19 th, 2016 @ 6:30. If anyone is interested in Volunteering and has not received training please call Helen at 931-1628.
Our Adult Bible Study is about to begin again. We meet on Monday mornings at 9:00 A.M, beginning on January 4, 2016. This year we are alternating with looking at the Sunday Scriptures one week and going through the Bible Study, Mary, Jesus mother and ours. Here is the opening paragraph of the book. After centuries of employing patriarchs, prophets, kings, and sages in his saving plan for humanity, God reached the point in which he needed an extraordinary humble and reliable person to carry out his crucial mission. For this task he chose someone who in today s world, might not be old enough to get a driver s permit and certainly would not be allowed to travel to World Youth without a chaperone. We are talking, of course, of Mary of Nazareth. We invite anyone who is interested to come, check out if this is what you might be interested in. Everyone is welcome! For further information please call Terry at 934-4503. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 2016 MCCL March For Life Come to the Minnesota State Capital on Friday, January 22 to join others across our state to pray for justice. The 2016 Minnesota Citizens Concerned For Life March in the 42 nd annual commemoration of Roe v. Wade and the Doe V. Bolton, the infamous 1973 Supreme Court decision that overturned every pro-life law across the nation and imposed abortion on demand throughout all nine months of pregnancy. A bus will be arriving at 7:45 a.m. in the St. Peter & St. Paul s church parking lot, leaving promptly at 8:00 on that day. If you wish to take this bus, call Tom at 507-381-2544 to reserve your seat. Suggested cost is $20 and or a free will offering. A beverage and treat will be included in this cost; bring a bag lunch if you wish. Approximate return to Mankato is 3:00p.m. Coming Events January 10 th All Saints Catholic Church, Madison Lake Parish Pancakes After 10 AM Mass Menu: Pancakes, sausage, cinnamon rolls, orange juice, coffee, milk and water Money raised goes to youth projects. ------------------------------------------------------------- Girls and Boys ages 9-14 Local Knights of Columbus Council #1509 to hold Free Throw Contest at Church of St. Peter / John Ireland School Gym on Sunday, January 10. Registration at 12:30 pm; contest begins at 1 pm. Winners advance to future levels of competition. If you have questions, contact Ron Bresnahan at 934-6538.
Stewardship Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2014-June 2015 Year to Date Contributions $ 461,166.09 Year to Date Budget $ 529,100.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (67,933.91) Upcoming Parish Events: Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2015-June 2016 NEW FISCAL YEAR Week Ending: January 03, 2016 Offertory Envelopes $ 8,194.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory $ 1,522.25 Loose Plate $ 333.01 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 10,049.26 Each week the offertory budget is $10,310.00 $10,310.00 Difference: ($260.74) Please note: To meet budgeted expenses, we need $10,310.00/week in adult envelopes. Please help as you can. Your support is greatly appreciated. Year to Date Contributions $ 273,612.98 Year to Date Budget $ 278,370.00 Year to Date Difference: $ (4,757.02) Children s Giving: $ 22.60 Christmas 2015 as of 1/05/2016: Total Received: $ 21,048.23 Budget: $ 20,000.00 Difference: $ 1,048.23
Attn Electronic Givers at the Church of St. Peter: The Church of St. Peter would also like to thank you for choosing a Direct Payment Plan (Electronic Bank Debit) or (Credit Card Contribution) for your offertory giving. A Direct Payment Plan provides the Church of St. Peter with consistent cash flow each month, eases budget preparation and saves money on postage, envelopes and processing. Your chosen method of giving is truly helping the Church of St. Peter. For yourself, we hope you are enjoying the convenience, flexibility and ease of giving. Laminated I Give Electronically credit-card size forms are in the narthex on a table. If you wish, you can pick one up as you enter our Church and place this in the Collection basket as it is passed. If you would like to make any changes in your plan for 2016 or at any time, please contact the Church office and we can help you. If you have no changes, there is nothing more you would need to do. Your contributions will continue in 2016 as they were in 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Barb at (507)931-1628x101. Thank you again for choosing a Direct Payment Plan with the Church of St. Peter. *In addition, if you would like to begin giving electronically or have any questions regarding this, please contact Barb (507)931-1628 x101 at the Church office. Your donation can be charged to your credit card or be taken from any bank account you wish. Thank you for considering this option! His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master s happiness! Matthew 25:21 THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!
Church of St. Paul January 10, 2016 Pastor - Fr. Todd J. Petersen Parish Office 507-232-3857 E-mail: stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com Parish Hall 507-232-3897 Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 1/3/16 Adult - $1,752.00 / Plate - $61.00 Christmas Adult - $655.00 / Mary, Mother of God $798.00 Sunday to Wednesday, January 10-13 AFC Parish Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo in St. Peter MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 1/13 8:00 am Hub Zins Sunday, 1/17 8:00 am Margaret Wenner MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, January 17 USHERS: Randy Renne, Mark Zins, Pat Zins LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Brenda Thompson EME: Rhonda Ganger, Barb Holmin, Clarice Rosin, Brenda Thompson, Colette Thorson SACRISTAN: Pat Zins SERVERS: John Hiniker GIFTS: Keith Rosin Family GREETERS: Rhonda Ganger The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Pat Anton, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Millie Dorn, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Whitey Mayer, Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Stacy Schultz, Angie and Valerie Weber, Pat Zins, Rob. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Gene Wenner, Benedictine Living Center, St. Peter; Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Fr. Ed Ardolf, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. Eddie Bauer, The Wilds of Sand Prairie, St. Peter. Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Living Community, St. Peter. PARISH NOTES: 1. COMING UP: Monday, January 18, 7:00 pm AFC Parish Council Meeting in St. Peter Tuesday, January 19, 6:30 pm St. Paul s 2016 Parish Festival Meeting Monday, January 25, 7:00 pm Joint Administrative and Cemetery Meeting 2. Reserved seating at March for Life Prayer Service Bishop LeVoir Presiding: On Friday, January 22, once again the March for Life and prayer service at the Cathedral of St. Paul will mark the Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. This year Bishop LeVoir will be presiding at the prayer service. As in the past, there will be reserved seating for the youth of our diocese that are attending. Please contact Janelle Boyum at 507-233- 5319, jboyum@dnu.org, by January 11 to reserve a spot. 3. You may pick up the following in the main or east entries: 2016 calendars and Living Faith daily devotion booklets for January / February / March. Please feel free to take a Living Faith for your personal meditation.