FEBRUARY 4, 2018 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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... 507-232-3496 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 - Friday 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 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 February 4 - February 11 Sunday, February 4-5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 7:1-4, 6-7 / 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 / Mark 1:29-39 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 11:30 am... Soup-er Bowl, St. Peter Monday, February 5 1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 / Mark6:53-56 8:00 am... (+Elle Willaert) Mass, St. Peter 9:00 am... Bible Study, St. Peter 7:00 pm... APC - St. Paul s Tuesday, February 6 1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 / Mark 7:1-13 8:00 am... Mass (+Mary Stoffel), St. Peter Wednesday, February 7 1 Kings 10:1-10 / Mark 7:14-23 7:30 am... Confession, St. Paul 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 8:15 am... JI Prayer, St. Peter 10:30 am... Mass (+Dawn Thieman), Benedictine 6:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 6:30 pm... Youth Faith Formation Grades 2-8 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm... Confirmation Class Thursday, February 8 1 Kings 11:4-13 / Mark 7:24-30 8:15 am... JI Mass (+Terry Walter), St. Peter 1:00 pm 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 9:30 pm... Night Watchmen Friday, February 9 1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 / Mark 7:31-37 8:00 am... Mass (+Vicki Schaus Carter), St. Peter Saturday, February 10 1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 / Mark 8:1-10 3:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter 2 Church of St. Peter Sunday, February 11-6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Leviticus 13: 1-2, 44-46 / Mark 1:40-45 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Donna Meyer-Biddinger), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 5:30 pm... LifeTeen Mass (+Ray Schwegman), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm...lifeteen Ministry of Liturgy Schedule February 10-4:00 pm SERVERS: Joseph Connor, Sophia Ruffing EME: Mary Ann Enz, Mary Ann Harty, Marie Miller, Tim Prachar, Joann Tate GIFTS: Jerome & Kathy Gostonczik LECTOR: Barb Rodning USHERS: Bob Genelin, Carol Ritz, Maurice Ritz February 11-10:00 am SERVERS: Nick Seitzer, Cole Junso EME: Marge Miller, Teresa Kienlen, Mark & Sue Krzmarzick, Kathy Steiner, Kathy Schmidt, Bev Johnson GIFTS: Alaina Gagnon Family LECTOR: Judy Pedersen USHERS: Doug Wenner, Joe Kienlen, Pat Miller February 11-5:30 pm - LifeTeen SERVERS: Makayla Moline, Brooklyn Schmidt EME: Tony Grack, LeAnn Miller, Pat Miller, Brian Salfer, Heidi Wenner Rosary February 10-3:30 pm Led by Catholic Daughters If you are interested in leading the rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass please contact Sarah in the parish office. Coffee and Donuts No Coffee and Donuts the weekend February 4. February 11: Jeff Gilbertson Family How to Pray: Praying the Promise of God Episode 11 Wednesday, February 7 @ 9 pm Thursday, February 7 @ 10 am St. Peter Public Access Channel 7
A NOTE FROM FATHER Dear Parishioners, Starting this weekend, we are hoping to implement a change. We are implementing having families be greeters in the Narthex especially on Sundays. Their duties will be to welcome individuals and families coming in a warm and Christ-like manner, helping the little children find the children s bulletins and crayons, and answering any questions. These will be in addition to the ushers, who will continue to aid people in the sanctuary, find seats as needed, help with the collection(s), and help the sacristans straighten up after the Masses. My hope is that we can get to be a more welcoming community. In reading about the parishes that have implemented something similar, I was captured by a thought. Some recommended that the greeters be aware that they are welcoming the stranger' and friend, and in doing so, they welcomed Christ. Another pastor reminded the greeters that they might be the first sign of Christ (and His hospitality) that the person coming into the church will experience. My hope is that all coming in will be personally greeted by at least 2 people, whether it is a simple smile, a handshake or fist-bump, or a hug for those comfortable. If you would like to volunteer your family to help greet people, let Sarah or me know. One thing that I will be doing is allowing the greeting family to reserve a pew (whichever pew they would like) so that after they are done greeting people (and during the announcements), they may go to the pew they desire. I am rather excited about this, and look forward to seeing its fruits. Just a reminder that anyone can do this. Believe it or not (by now, though, it should not shock anyone), I am introverted, and yet I love to greet you as you come in. I know it is my duty to know you. Well, as Catholics and fellow parishioners, it is all of our duties to welcome each other to the celebration of our faith. ~ 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. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 1/28/18 Adult $1,136.00 / Plate - $28.00 Catholic Schools $76.91 First Choice Pregnancy $145.83 MONDAY: 7:00 pm Joint Parish Council Meeting, Nicollet WEDNESDAY: 2:30 pm Parish Life Committee Mtg. MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 2/7/18 8:00 am Don & Ruth Wenner Sunday, 2/11/18 8:00 am Harvey Dorn Ash Wednesday, 2/14/18 5:00 pm Whitey Mayer MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, February 11 USHERS: Ron Giefer, Bernie and Justin Laven LECTOR: Dale Mack EME: Dale Mack, Dcn Steve, Brenda Thompson, Colette Thorson, Cyndi Zins SACRISTAN: Dcn Steve SERVERS: Ruth Brandel GIFTS: Ron and Donna Giefer GREETERS: Bernie Laven Ash Wednesday, February 14, 5:00 pm USHERS: Chuck Kienlen, Rick Meurer, Paul Zins LECTOR: Kristy Zajac EME: Barb Blashack, Jay Dorn, Rhonda Ganger, Jeff Zajac, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner SERVERS: John Hiniker GIFTS: Paul and Donna Zins GREETERS: Rhonda Ganger, Rick Meurer The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Sister Miriam Ardolf, 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, Bethany, 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: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Mary Ann Mans, 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. COMING UP: Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, 5:00 pm Mass Wednesday, February 21 NO 8 am Mass / 5 pm Soup & Sandwich / 6 pm Stations of the Cross Monday, February 26, 7:00 pm Administrative Council & Cemetery Meeting Wednesday, Feb. 28, 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross 2. 2017 Collection Tallies are ready and available for pick up by the Bulletin Board in the main entry. 3. The National Eagle Center is coming to St. Peter with a live eagle on Friday, February 9. There will be TWO presentations: 11 am to 12 pm, St. Peter Senior Center, Room 219 and 1:30 to 2:30 pm, St. Peter Public Library. This event is free for all patrons. 4. Nicollet High School Junior Class is holding a Burger Basket Brunch, Sunday, February 11, 10 am to 1 pm at Rapid Rick s Bar & Grill. The basket includes: 1 burger, fixings bar, beans, coleslaw, chips, coffee or milk. Cost: Adults - $10 / Age 5 and under - $5. Bring your Valentine. All proceeds go towards the 2018 Nicollet After-Prom Party. 5. Church of St. Gregory, Lafayette, B-I-N-G-O, Sunday, February 11, 1:00 pm. Lunch will be sold and there will be grocery and assorted BINGO prizes. All ages are welcome! This is a Matching Grant Fundraiser sponsored by Catholic Order of Foresters St. Thomas Court #1994. 6. Nicollet 4-H Club s Ham Dinner, Sunday, February 18, 10:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Nicollet American Legion. Tickets: Adult - $8 ($7 advance sale) / Children age 5-12 - $5 ($4 advance sale) 7. Spring Fever March 10 & 17 at the St. George Social Hall. Social hour 5pm, dinner 6pm, entertainment 7pm - the play, Boarding House Reach. Tickets on sale after 2-4-18. Call 354-2428 for reserved seating. 4 Church of St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER SOUPer Bowl Sunday, February 4 After 10 am Mass Join us for a variety of soups prepared with love by the love of our LifeTeens and their core members. Soup will be served until we run out! There will be a free will donation. Proceeds will go to The Soup Kitchen. Baby Shower Church of Saint Peter Members - You are invited to a Baby Shower the month of February. Any unwrapped gifts of new clothes, gently used clothing (the Thrift Store has a great selection), diapers, towels, blankets & money will be accepted. There will be table set up in the narthex. The items will then be taken to Birthright in Mankato. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters. Catholic Daughters CDA meeting date is Tuesday, Feb. 13th beginning with the Living Rosary. Meeting to follow - please plan to attend as we have some important issues to discuss and want/need your input. Secret Sister will be reveled at this meeting. Remember, also, CDA members will lead the Rosary before Mass on the 10th of Feb. at 3:30. Next Regent Outing is scheduled for Feb. 25th. Self-Study Small Group Divine Mercy Consecration 33 Days This Lent, do something different. Join our parish for BEST LENT EVER, a free email program from Dynamic Catholic that is designed to help you have a life-changing Lent. Each day, you ll receive an email with... Inspirational Videos, Practical Tips, Encouraging Stories Dynamic Catholic will be using Perfectly Yourself as part of their Best Lent Ever. Receive daily emails by signing up at bestlentever.com to supplement this book. Books will be available after Mass or on WeShare. If you have a group that would like to meet weekly to discuss the videos and reading, Dynamic Catholic also offers a Study Guide. Want to follow up from the Parish Mission by learning to live a life in the Holy Spirit? Through Fr. Dave Pivonka s, The Wild Goose Video Series, discover the immense power and beauty of the unconditional love of God that is the Holy Spirit. Video s can be viewed at thewildgooseisloose.com. 3 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat is a six-week retreat that prepares you to make a Consecration to Divine Mercy, which we will do on April 8 th (Divine Mercy Sunday). This retreat leads you through daily reflections and prayer to ponder throughout your day while meeting once per week as a group. The retreat officially begins on March 6th. Based on the book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, this 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat explores the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux s Little Way. The book 33 Days to Merciful Love by Fr. Michael Gaitley will guide you through the process. These books will be available after Mass for purchase. As part of the retreat, we will meet weekly to learn more about the Consecration to Divine Mercy through videos from Fr. Michael Gaitley. Prior to the official start, small groups will begin meeting at the Church of St. Peter to learn more about the process and will continue meeting throughout the 33 days. Small Group Meeting Times: Sundays at 7pm beginning February 25 th Tuesdays at 8:30am beginning February 27 th *Note: Due to Easter Sunday, on April 1 st there will be NO evening session. 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time 5
Central & Eastern Europe Collection On February 14 (Ash Wednesday) we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports the Church in over 25 countries that are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of communist rule. Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection next week. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/ccee. World Day for Consecrated Life World Day for Consecrated Life will be celebrated in parishes on the weekend of February 3-4, 2018. The Diocesan celebration will be at the Church of St. Pius X, Glencoe, at 6:00 p.m. on May 5. All are welcome! Please pray for all those who have been called to the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation. CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE Store Hours: M-F 9 am 5 pm, Saturday 9 am 4 pm (507) 931-9150 The Store has been remodeling. Come and check out the changes. Monday - 50% off Pictures, Frames, Vases, Candles, Candle Holders, & Jewelry Tuesday - 50% off Purses, Handbags, Wallets, Cosmetic Bags, Backpacks, & Luggage Wednesday - 50% off all Clothing, Shoes & Boots. Bag of Books $1 Thursday - 50 % off DVD s, Tapes, CDs, Records, Videos, Bag of Books $1 Friday - Dollar Day - Men s & Women s Shirts & Pants $1 each. Bag of Books $1 Saturday - 50% off all Clothing, Shoes, & Boots Bag of Books $1 (does not include children's) 6 Church of St. Peter
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Week ending: January 28, 2018 (current fiscal year) Actual Weekly Budget Giving Envelopes $ 6,217.10 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 3,429.68 Total $ 9,646.78 $10,096.15 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 259.00 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 32.39 $ 28.85 Total Weekly Offertory $ 9,938.17 $10,413.46 Year to Date Contributions $ 281,996.09 Year to Date Budget $322,817.26 Online Giving/WeShare Want a quick, easy, and safe way to donate to the church online? We have an option for online giving. Contact Jennifer at the parish and she would love to step you through the process. 507-931-1628 ext 101. http://churchofstpeter.weshareonline.org