DECEMBER 10, 2017 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 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 St. Peter - Monday Noon St. Paul - Tuesday 9:30am SOCIAL MEDIA @churchofstpeterstpeter @churofstpeter 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 December 10 December 17 Sunday, December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 / Mark 1:1-8 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 5:30 pm... LifeTeen Mass (+Heather Giefer), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen Monday, December 11 Isaiah 35:1-10 / Luke 5:17-26 8:00 am... Mass (+John C. Lynch), St. Peter 9:00 am... Bible Study, St. Peter Tuesday, December 12 Zechariah 2:14-17 / Luke 1:26-38 8:00 am... Mass (+LeRoy Stensby), St. Peter 6:00 pm... CDA Meeting, St. Peter Wednesday, December 13 Isaiah 40:25-31 / Matthew 11:28-30 7:30 am... Confession, St. Paul 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 6:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 6:30 pm... Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 6:30 pm... Youth Faith Formation Grades 2-8 Thursday, December 14 Isaiah 41:13-20 / Matthew 11:11-15 8:00 am... Mass (+Judy Liebl), St. Peter 1:00 pm 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 6:30 pm... JI Christmas Program, St. Peter 9:30 pm... Night Watchmen Friday, December 15 Isaiah 48:17-19 / Matthew 11:16-19 Immaculate Conception 8:00 am... Mass (+Peggy Willaert), St. Peter 1:00 pm... JI Christmas Program, St. Paul Saturday, December 16 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11 / Matthew 17:9-13 3:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (+Richard Koble), St. Peter Sunday, December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11 / John 1:6-8, 19-28 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 10:00 am... Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen Ministry of Liturgy Schedule December 16-4:00 pm SERVERS: Emma Steffen, Sophia Ruffing EME: Denise Attenberger, MaryAnn Harty, Tim Prachar, Marlaine Smisek, Joann Tate GIFTS: MaryAnn Harty, Marie Miller LECTOR: Barb Rodning USHERS: Charlie Guenther, Lil Guenther, Pat Skramstad December 17-10:00 am SERVERS: Garek Dobosenski, Isabelle Mish EME: Tony Grack, Teresa & Joe Kienlen, Mark & Sue Krzmarzick, Brian Salfer, Heidi Wenner GIFTS: Headley Stauff Family LECTOR: Jill Mish USHERS: Jeff Borgmeier, Bill Depuydt, Bruce Leonard Coffee and Donuts Join us for fellowship with Coffee & Donuts on Sunday December 17. Volunteers: Brian Salfer Family How to Pray for Your Sons & Daughters & Loved Ones Episode 3 Wednesday, December 13 @ 9 pm Thursday, December 14 @ 10 am St. Peter Public Access Channel 7 Do your loved ones no longer practice the Faith or believe in God? This is the experience of so many Christian families today. In this series of 12 episodes, Vernon Robertson, founder of Seminar of Hope, walks viewers through the scriptures and helps them grow in faith - to know God's peace and discover how God can work powerfully in the lives of our loved ones through our prayers, sufferings, and sacrifices. 2 Church of St. Peter
A NOTE FROM FATHER Dear Parishioners, Happy Second Sunday of Advent! This sacred season of preparation calls us to reconciliation. Our Jewish brothers and sisters, as they prepare to celebrate their new year (Rosh Hashanah) mark Yom Kippur - Day of Atonement. On that day, they fast, do works of charity, and most especially go to one another asking forgiveness for the ways that they have hurt others. I think this is a beautiful custom, and our days of atonement are Advent! We should seek forgiveness from those we have hurt, and most importantly participate in the sacrament of Reconciliation to be assured of God s forgiveness. There is no better way to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Last week, the St. Peter Administrative Council met. We welcomed Deb Geldner as a new member. The Chair is Dennis Milner, and other members are Jeff Gilbertson, Ken Meixner, Deane Peterson, Paschal Kyoore, and ex officio Agnes Stensby (Trustee) and Jennifer Schugel-Torres (Business Manager). We discussed the role of the council as consultative, meaning that they give recommendations and suggestions for the temporal/worldly affairs of the parish as well as assist the Area Pastoral Council in the spiritual affairs specific to our parish. In addition to reviewing the financial matters, we spent some time talking about a situation that has been happening with more frequency. Apparently, people are dialing into our telephone system and then attempting to dial out to international numbers. We have a block on such things, but until we change telephone systems to digital, this will continue. Also, with more devices, we need to address the internet issues with the school. We have exceeded the bandwidth that we currently have, nor can we add any more with our current service. Both of these could be solved with installation of a fiber optic line and new phones, but this is not a cheap process. The council advised that we start looking at solutions so that we can get a plan in place. For those curious, our current phone system was a used analog system when we installed it, About 3 years ago, we had to replace a voicemail component, and were told that we would no longer find parts for it. ~ 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. 2nd Sunday of Advent 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 12/3/17 Adult $1,834.00 / Plate - $109.00 WEDNESDAY: 1:00 Church Cleaning MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 12/6/17 8:00 am Frances Rastetter Friday, 12/8/17 6:00 pm Bill Hohenstein Sunday, 12/10/17 8:00 am Vern and Darlene Dorn In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Heather Giefer, daughter of Tim and Lorie, granddaughter of Ron and Donna and the soul of Pat Anton, sister to Kathy and Eddie. Our love and prayers are with their families and friends who love and miss them. May they rest in peace. When we are hurting and seek our Father s care, He gently takes us to His heart and gives us solace there. MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, December 17 USHERS: Chuck Kienlen, Rick Meurer, Pat Zins LECTOR: Cyndi Zins EME: Rhonda Ganger, Dale Mack, Bev Mayer, Colette Thorson, Cyndi Zins SACRISTAN: Pat Zins SERVERS: Ruth Brandel GIFTS: Marion Pope, Phyllis Wenner GREETERS: Jake and Cyndi Zins 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, 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. First Choice Pregnancy Baby Bottle Campaign: Baby bottle fundraisers are a way for pregnancy centers to raise money to do their work. All of their services are provided free of charge to their clients because of the generous support of donors like you. The bottles are in the main entry for your use. This campaign will run from Sunday, December 10 to Sunday, January 21, 2018. Thank you for your support! 2. Christmas Flowers a Christmas memorial you share. Would you like to place a memorial lily in the altar area this Christmas? Like Mass intentions, you can list any person or family that you want. There is a sign-up sheet on the pulpit in the main entryway. The average purchase price of the lily is $15.00. You can put your contribution in an envelope and drop it in the collection basket. If you have any questions, contact Millie Dorn - 232-3539 or Donna Zins - 232-3808. All contributions, big or small, are welcome. 3. American Red Cross Blood Drive, Monday, December 11, 1:00 to 7:00 pm at the Nicollet Community American Legion. Every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Please consider becoming a donor. 4. The Nicollet County Homeless Response Team if sponsoring a COAT DRIVE at Trinity Lutheran Church, 511 South 5 th St., St. Peter. Drop off dates: Sun., Dec. 17, 1:00 to 8:00 pm Mon., Dec. 18, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm New or gently used and clean winter coats and snow pants for men, women and children. Other winter outer-wear in excellent condition is also welcome! Sponsored by the Nicollet County Homeless Response Team. For more information about this collection or the committee, please contact Deb or Gloria at MVAC 507-934-5224 5. Job Opportunity: Holy Rosary Church, North Mankato is seeking a full-time office administrator for their growing faith community. Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plan. Self-starter, people person, organized and competent computer skills required. Send all resumes or letters of inquiry by December 1 to Holy Rosary Church, c/ o Rev. Paul van de Crommert, 525 Grant Ave., North Mankato MN 56003. 4 Church of St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER Prayer Warriors Needed Please consider being a prayer warrior for our Parish Mission coming in January. 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: That through this Parish Mission our community would have a renewed sense mission in regards to the spiritual and financial health of our parishes. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! The Student Council would like to thank the Parish for their support and help with our Stuff-a-Truck campaign. We collected 446 items for the food shelf. Thank you for helping! We also want to thank you for ordering cookie dough during our fundraiser. The Parish turned in a large number of orders and we are truly grateful! The dough has been ordered, and we have made a profit of $1,214.00. That would not have been possible without you! May God Bless All of You this Holiday Season! ~The John Ireland Student Council Accelerated Bulletin Deadlines December 24 Bulletin material due noon Dec 13 December 31 Bulletin material due noon Dec 19 Inclement Weather Policy It s that time of year...please note that if the St. Peter School District is closed then Parish Actives are cancelled. This does not include daily Mass (please use your own discretion). Catholic Daughters Next CDA meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 12th, 6 p.m. POTLUCK for staff of church and JI. If any member needs a ride, please give another member a call or one of the officers as we would like to have a good turnout for this potluck and Christmas party. Next Regent outing is Sunday, Dec. 17th at Audrey s house - 5 pm Quilting Group Since June 2017 we have made 82 baby beanies, 17 baby afghans and 3 cocoon blankets for a total of 102 items. It has been a fun and rewarding project. The blankets and beanies are available to new parents, baptisms, and babies in need of a warm blanket or hat. We would welcome anyone who is interested in making these baby projects to contact JoEllen Peters jopeters@hickorytech.net. Congratulations to our newly Baptized members: Kroix David Bjorklund son of Marshall & Kelly. Emmett Ryan Clancy son or Ryan & Kellie. May they grow in grace and favor. 2nd Sunday of Advent 5
John Ireland Presents Thursday, December 14th 6:30 pm & Friday, December 15th 1:00 pm Church of St. Peter Retirement Fund for Religious Help religious communities. Your generous contribution helps us to care for our retired sisters and enables our younger sisters to continue in active ministry, writes a religious sister. Your gift to today s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works of their elders! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Yet, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay and you the potter; we are all the work of your hands. As we begin the waiting of advent, let us strive to become the work of his hands by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Weekends are Feb 16-18, 2018 in Windom, MN and Apr 13-15, 2018 in HUTCHINSON, MN. For more information, call Miki Schultz at 507-227-8229 or visit them at southmnwwme.org. A Nativity Breakfast and Cookie Sale Come, have breakfast and get your Christmas baking done in one-stop. Our wonderful cooks and bakers are well known throughout the area! Church of the Nativity in Cleveland. Sunday, December 10 9am to 12 pm. Advent Prayer Service All families, especially those with children, are invited to attend an Advent Prayer Service with Bishop John M. LeVoir on Sunday, December 10. The service is at 2 pm in Tracy at the Church of St. Mary. This service is designed to help us focus on Advent and prepare for the true meaning of Christmas, centered on the birth of Jesus. Families are encouraged to bring the Baby Jesus figure from their home nativity set. The figure will be blessed by Bishop LeVoir individually as families come forward in procession. There will be a blessing on families and expectant mothers as they prepare for Jesus birth in their hearts. A Swaddling Clothes Collection (blankets, sleepers, layette items, etc.) will be taken for babies in need and given to We Care in Morgan. For more information, contact the diocesan evangelization and catechesis offices at 507-233-5325. Dad s Belgian Waffle Breakfast The St. Anne s CCW will be sponsoring a Dad s Belgian Waffle Breakfast and the St. Anne s Patron s with sponsoring a Cookie Walk, on Sunday, December 10 at St. Anne s School in Le Sueur from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. All you can eat waffles, sausage, and toppings. 6 Church of St. Peter
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Week ending: December 3, 2017 (current fiscal year) Actual Weekly Budget Giving Envelopes $ 5,207.10 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 4,339.68 Total $ 9,546.78 $10,096.15 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 323.00 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 28.50 $ 28.85 Total Weekly Offertory $ 9,898.28 $10,413.46 Year to Date Contributions $ 194,689.45 Year to Date Budget $239509.58 Helpful reminder that year-end is coming soon. All donations for 2017 year must be received by or post marked by December 31, 2017. Thank you for your continued support to the Church of St. Peter and John Ireland School. 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 CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE Store Hours: M-F 9 am 5 pm, Saturday 9 am 5 pm (507) 931-9150 The cold weather is now here the thrift store in is need of Children s Winter Gear. They are greatly appreciated. Come check out the wide selection of Christmas Decorations! Save the Date Wednesday, December 20 Stock Up Sale 50% off Everything in the store (does not include consignment items) Monday 50% off purses, handbags, wallets cosmetic bags & luggage Tuesday 50% off DVDs, Tapes, CDs, Records, Videos Wednesday 50% off Art & Craft supplies Bag of Books $1 (does not include children s books) Thursday 50% off Shoes, Boots, & Jewelry Greetings cards 10 for $1 Friday 50% off Candles, Pictures, Frames, Vases & Christmas Saturday 50% off all Clothing, Scarves, Belts, Hats, & Christmas 2nd Sunday of Advent 7