OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Dear Parishioners, Our sympathy to the family of Ron Michels. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. Happy Memorial Day weekend! This weekend is the unofficial start of summer for most, but I would suggest we take some time to remember why this holiday exists in the first place. It is a day to remember all of our fallen soldiers, to honor those who have served. In past years, I have been asked to give an address at the civic services, and those experiences have helped clarify in my mind the need for such a day. Our war veterans carry heavy burdens in their memories of battle. They did what they needed to do to protect the country and innocent civilians, but, honestly, were not always treated with the respect and compassion they need. They were not war-mongers, though some treat them as such, and most of us cannot begin to grasp the levels of horror they witnessed. So, I would like to say to those who have fought so bravely: Thank you! May your service be remembered and your sacrifices not be in vain. Memorial Day, as well, is a good day to visit the cemeteries and pray for those who have died. We have inherited so much from them. I look forward to the Mass at Calvary Cemetery in St. Peter I hope that the day is nice. All are welcome but please bring a chair! Congratulations to our sixth graders as they leave John Ireland School this week, and congratulations to all students as they complete the year. Thanks, again, to faculty, staff, volunteers, and benefactors for your commitment to them as they grow and learn. In Christ, Fr. Todd J. Petersen ================================================================= WEEKLY SCHEDULE May 25 June 1, 2014 6 th Sunday of Easter, May 25 8 AM Mass at Nicollet 10 AM Mass (Parish Family), St. Peter No Coffee & Rolls Monday, Memorial Day 9 AM Mass (+Margaret Parker), Calvary Cemetery (In church, if inclement weather) Offices Closed No School Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+Henry & +Michael Kirchner), Chapel 5:45 PM Administrative Council, Room 127 Wednesday 8 AM Mass (+Virginia Vogel), Chapel 8:15 AM School Awards, Church 2 PM Baptism Class, Family Room Thursday 8 AM Mass (Special Intention), Chapel 1 10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel 6:30 PM JI 6 th Grade Graduation Mass, Church (Intentions of the graduates), followed by reception in Social Hall Friday 8 AM Mass (+Vince Dumdei), Chapel Last day of class for John Ireland Field Day Saturday 3 PM Wedding (Danielle Quaday & Scott Radermacher), St. 5 PM Mass (+Jack & +Cele Biggins), St. Peter 5 PM Mass, Nicollet Ascension of the Lord, June 1 8 AM Mass, Nicollet 10 AM (Parish Family), St. Peter HELP NEEDED: We are in need of volunteers for the Area Faith Community picnic on June 29, following the 10 am Sunday Mass. Please contact Fr. Todd! Peter
DAILY READINGS Monday: Acts 16:11-15 / John 15:26 16:4 Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34 / John 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15,22 18:1 / John 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 18:1-8 / John 16:16-20 (294) Friday: Acts 18:9-18 / John 16:20-23 Saturday: Zephaniah 3:14-18 / Luke 1:39-56 Sunday: Acts 1: 1-11 / Ephesians 1:17-23 / Matthew 28:16-20 CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 401 S. Minnesota Ave., St. Peter Store will be closed on Monday, May 26 REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM Mystery Sale this week.. Come check it out!! Always accepting good used furniture to sell either as a donation or on consignment. Please call Barb K. to find out how easy it is at 931-9150. LOOKING AHEAD On Sunday, June 15 only, the Mass at St. Peter will be at 8 am, while the 10 am Mass will be in Nicollet that day as part of their annual parish festival. Saturday Mass times will remain at 5 pm in both St. Peter and Nicollet. St. Peter Public Access TV Channel 7 Church of St. Peter Sunday Mass Mondays 7 pm Tuesdays 9 am First Comes Love Episode 1: The Oldest Story in the World Dr. Scott Hahn delves into the heart of mankind s quest for a sense of belonging belonging to a family. In this series, Dr. Hahn and Mike Aquilina guide us to the understanding of marriage and family life as inspired, conceived, and sustained by God. Joined by Kimberly Hahn, the trio shares insights into the biblical foundation of marriage, the domestic church. Wednesday, May 28, 9:00 pm Thursday, May 29, 10:00 am SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, JUNE 20 Province of St. Paul and Minneapolis National Council of Catholic Women presents: Immaculée Ilibagiza New York Times Best Selling Author, Rwandan Genocide Survivor 7:00 pm St. Mary s Church 417 S. Minnesota St., New Ulm She is a living example of faith put into action as her life was transformed dramatically during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Immaculée credits her salvage mostly to prayer and to a set of rosary beads given to her by her father. Through prayer, she eventually found it possible, and in fact, imperative, to forgive her tormentors and her family s murderers. Registration required - $30. For more information, contact the website: www.nudccw.org.
WHAT S COMING UP.. Monday, May 26 Memorial Day Service & Ham Dinner Scandian Grove Lutheran Church, Norseland, MN Church Service 10:45 am followed by Gaylord Legion Honor Guard Program 11:45 am Dinner 12n 1:30 pm Ham, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit, Rice Pudding, Buns, Desserts/Pies, Beverages. Free Will Offering. Wednesday, June 4 Bernadotte Lutheran s Pie & Ice Cream Social, Bake Sale & Fun Lafayette, MN 5:30 8:00 pm Sandwiches: Cold Ham or Hot Turkey w/pie, cake & ice cream and beverages. Music: Lafayette City Band. Bake Sale: Specialties of the Bernadotte Ladies. God s Heavenly Garden Sometimes God picks the flower That is still in full bloom; Sometimes the rosebud s chosen That we feel He s picked too soon. Sometimes the flower is fading With petals floating down, But God knows the perfect time To gather flowers from the ground. There is a heavenly garden In which God takes great pleasure Because He s placed within it The loved ones that we treasure. He walks among the blossoms Giving them eternal rest, And I know that it must please Him Because He chose our very best. --Dorothea K. Barwick
CLEANING YOUR GRAVESITES AFTER MEMORIAL DAY. After June 9 th, the caretaker will remove all flowers not in permanent flower stands & any other items not in approved containers. If you have questions, please see #3, #5, and #6 below. All of these interfere with the safe operation of the lawnmower. Please adhere to these rules. The groundskeeper will remove any that are not in compliance. Introduction to the Cemetery Rules and Regulations: Often, when we are grieving, we cannot find words to express our losses. We have many ways other than words; for example, we place flowers at our loved ones gravesites. Then we take time to be quiet, reflective and allow a tear or two to flow to relieve our sadness. Our cemetery committee and workers are very aware of this and try to be sensitive to the placement of flowers and mementoes when mowing, cleaning and repairing our cemetery. Sometimes our floral decorations deteriorate or, if they are artificial, they can cause damage to the cemetery equipment. Could you help us keep our beautiful cemetery well maintained and suitable for prayerful and reflective visits, please? You may not be aware of our Cemetery Rules and Regulations regarding times and occasions of clean-up, etc. We include them below so that we can be sensitive to all. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From the Calvary Cemetery Rules and Regulations: LANDSCAPING, PLANTING, AND FLORAL REGULATIONS 1. No trees, shrubbery, plants or flowers shall be planted in or transplanted into the Cemetery for decorative, memorial or any other purposes whatsoever, except by the cemetery management. Any of the above so planted will be removed by the cemetery caretaker. 2. Small bronze vases are permitted, but these must be set in cement at the same time as the marker. The cement collar will also extend three (3) inches around the base of the vase and will be part of the marker foundation. One vase will be allowed for individual markers and two for double markers. Vases may be used around monuments also. 3. Vases, urns, flower pots, plants, boxes, glass jars, cans, etc. will not be permitted on lots or graves, except that these or other appropriate decorations may be placed on lots or graves, (but not set into the ground), for Memorial Day or for such special occasions as may be designated by the cemetery management. However, all such containers and all other decorations must be removed within ten (10) days following Memorial Day or other designated occasions, after which the cemetery caretaker will dispose of all those remaining except all so-called permanent type urns or plant holders which must be incorporated within the wash of the monument or marker. 4. A three (3) day limit after each burial when all bouquets, decorations, etc. shall be removed from the grave. 5. Local cemetery management will not be liable for floral pieces, baskets, misplaced or broken flower vases or flag standards or other forms of memorials or decorations. 6. The cemetery management/caretaker will remove all floral designs, flowers (natural or artificial), or decorations of any kind from the cemetery grounds as soon as, in their judgment, these plantings and arrangements have become unsightly, dangerous, detrimental, or do not conform to the regulations. 7. No objects under 3/8 in diameter are to be placed in the ground. Special Collection Coming Next week our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). This Collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through Internet, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection. CCC equips us to share our experi-ence of faith, worship, and witness with the world.
=========================================================================================================== Youth Faith Formation Thank you, catechists, students and families, for another great year of Youth Faith Formation classes! We hope you have a wonderful summer filled with sunshine and relaxation! God s Peace, Youth Faith Formation Staff: Heather Gilbertson, Carol Knutson, Connie Bollum ------------------------------------------- Congratulations to the graduating High School seniors of 2014 from the Church of St. Peter! We wish you good luck with your future plans. Magi Card Katie Kaveney Steven Pettis Brian Saulnier Maggie Chouanard Meghan Kaveney Jessica Pinske Leah Schroepfer Carolyn Conlon Amy Lager Ronnie Pribyl Jake Schultz Hallie Douglas Anna Leick Emily Rausch Matthew Seitzer Cody Erickson Scott Leonard Brendan Reese Tommy Steidler Nicole Filler Kirsten Makela Joseph Regenscheid Ryan Van Rossum Dezirae Heilman Rachel McDonough Casey Rezmerski Natalie Weelborg Matthew Huber Alexandra O Gorman Alexia Riley Trevor Holicky Chelsea Kaelberer Ashton O Gorman Nicholas Rosburg Shawna Zabinski Aluminum Can Recycling: Thank you for supporting aluminum recycling and Cans for Christ. Please place your cans into the barrels in front of the trailer. Also, please do not put glass, plastic, or garbage in the barrels. Thank you again for your wonderful cooperation and support of this project to support the youth Faith Formation program! Questions about Faith Formation Go to www.churchofstpeter.org-youth faith formation.
The Church of Saint Peter welcomes: Joseph James Powers Baptized May 10, 2014 Parents: Nick & Jennifer (Walter) Powers Nick and Jennifer grew up in St. Peter. Joseph also has an older Leah (13). Welcome, Joseph! Brecken Ryan Satrom Baptized May 17, 2014 Parents: Tavish & Maggie (Kennedy) Satrom Tavish and Maggie grew up in St. Peter. Tavish works at Computer Plus Solutions in St. Peter. Maggie is employed at The Occasions Group in North Mankato. Welcome, Brecken! Kayson Joseph Sickler Baptized May 17, 2014 Parents: Joshua & Jenna (Corrow) Sickler Josh is a native of St. Peter and Jenna grew up in Cleveland. Kayson has 2 older siblings: sister Taylor is 7 and brother Hayden is 1½. Thank You Message from Partners for Affordable housing On behalf of those in our community who find themselves in a temporary housing crisis, I want to thank you for your kind and generous support of our Second Annual Pedal Past Poverty bike race held Saturday, March 1 st in Mankato. We had 46 teams participate and, collectively, our bikers brought in approximately $82,000 in NET profits. Thank you for your donation of $100.00 from your Social Concerns Organization. Through your generosity, dollars generated will support the purchase of products needed by the weary travelers who knock on our doors in hopes that we will offer them a safe, warm bed for just a few nights. Your gift will enable us to help our guests to full recovery from homelessness. We sincerely thank you. Once again, know that we are extremely grateful for your support of this event. CEO of Partners for Affordable housing. Mankato, MN ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ From the Office of Schools of the Diocese of New Ulm.. Numerous schools within the Diocese of New Ulm have principal and/or teacher positions open. The positions are for various grade levels and locations. Interested applicants are encouraged to refer to the diocesan Web site www.dnu.org, under the positions available tab or to search listings for the following schools at http://www1.stcloudstate.edu/joblistings/edpost: St. Mary s, Bird Island (MS Science); Cathedral High School, New Ulm (principal); St. Mary s, Sleepy Eye (elementary teachers); St. Raphael School, Springfield (elementary teachers); St. Mary s School, Tracy (principal or lead teacher and elementary teacher); and Holy Redeemer School, Marshall (elementary teacher). We look forward to hearing from individuals excited about passing on the Catholic faith. Thank you to all who generously donated through the second collection last weekend to support our teens who will be attending the Steubenville North Youth Conference. We are so grateful to be a part of a community that recognizes the value of investing in the lives of young people. We look forward to sharing with you about the experience! May God bless you and yours! DID YOU KNOW.. We will be creating a new pictorial directory later this fall. This project will require some volunteer effort. If you would be willing to learn more about this exciting project, please contact the church office. The photography dates will be the end of October and most of the month of November, 2014. Watch the bulletin for more details as the time draws closer..
Stewardship In today's gospel we go back in time to listen to Jesus as he gives instructions at the Last Supper. His words speak to all of us as he is preparing us to be sent out into the world to proclaim his Good News. The gift of the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the entire community of faith to do this work, not just a few. No one is to be excluded. Are we inclusive of everyone in our community? Are there those we choose to exclude because we don't like them? In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, what do we intend to do about it? (catholicstewardship.org) Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2012-June 2013 Week Ending: May 18, 2014 Offertory Envelopes $ 4,398.00 Electronic Giving-Offertory Loose Plate $ 312.33 Initial Offertory $ - Total Weekly Offertory Contributions $ 4,710.33 Each week the offertory budget is $10,194.50 $10,194.50 Difference: ($5,484.17) Please note: To meet budgeted expenses, we need $10,194.50/week in our Adult Envelopes. Please help as you can. Thank you! Year to Date Contributions $ 395,053.15 Year to Date Budget $ 479,141.50 Year to Date Difference: $ (84,088.35) Children s Giving: $ 42.62 "Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread." 1 Corinthians 10:17 Upcoming Parish Events: St. Paul's Nicollet - Parish Festival June 15, 2014
Church of St. Paul May 25, 2014 Pastor - Fr. Todd Petersen Parish Office 507-232-3857 Priest in Residence - Fr. Ed Ardolf Rectory / Parish Hall 507-232-3897 Parish Administrative Assistant - Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday Deacon Steven Spilman 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION 5/18/14 Adult - $1,055.00 / Plate - $71.25 Men s Breakfast Religious Education Donation $1,224.73 / 5 th Street Assessment $200.00 Fathers Day ( June 15, 2014 ) Festival Volunteer Status 34 and counting) 6/12 - Thursday 6 volunteers 6/13 Friday 2 volunteers 6/14 - Saturday 3 volunteer 6/15 - Sunday Dining Room (9:45 12:00) 8 volunteers 6/15 - Sunday Dining Room (11:45 2:00) 7 volunteers 6/15 - Sunday Kitchen (8:00 10:00) 5 volunteers 6/15 - Sunday Kitchen (9:45 12:00) 3 volunteers 6/15 - Sunday Kitchen (11:45 2:00) 0 volunteers Thank you to those who have volunteered already. We still need more help, especially in the kitchen on all shifts. There will be some sit down jobs like filling coleslaw containers and cutting pies. People will serve themselves on the buffet line so we ll just need people who can keep the line stocked. Please sign up today for a shift. We still need a lot more helpers. D.S. FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014: Nicollet Public School Graduation Congratulations to our 2014 Graduates! Matthew Christenson Julia Giefer Sara Meurer Dear God, help me to make the most of today. Grant that I will take advantage of every opportunity you place before me and not fear the future. Amen SPRING PLANTING We have enough money and plants to do some modest planting on Saturday, May 31 at 9:00 am. Come and help beautify our church grounds D.S. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES On Memorial Day, Monday May 26, we ll hold prayer services at our cemeteries for our holy dead according to the following schedule. 10:00 am St. Paul Cemetery 11:30 am St. Michael Cemetery 1:00 pm St. Nicholas Cemetery 2:30 pm Visitation Cemetery Please communicate this plan to others who might be interested in participating at one or more of the cemeteries. If you want to spruce up the cemetery a bit and perhaps cut the grass if needed or decorate graves, that would help make it special. If someone wants to take pictures of the ceremonies, we could post some on our bulletin board at church to share with others. I hope to see many of you there. D.S. TUESDAY: 4:30 p.m. Choir Practice MASS SCHEDULE / INTENTIONS Monday, 5/26 NO Mass Friday, 5/30 8:00 am Special Intention Tuesday, 5/27 8:00 am - Margaret Pries Saturday, 5/31 5:00 pm - Bob and Annabel Weber Wednesday, 5/28 8:00 am - Alice Portner Sunday, 6/1 8:00 am Thomas Streett Thursday, 5/29 8:00 am Greg Hoffmann
In your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Ronald Michels, husband of Shirley, whose Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, May 24. Our love and prayers are with his family and friends who miss him. May he be reunited with God in heaven and enjoy everlasting peace. MINISTRY OF LITURGY Saturday, May 31 Sunday, June 1 USHERS: Dana Potter, Mark Zins, Pat Zins USHERS: Clete Wenner, Gene Wenner, Paul Zins LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Brenda Thompson LECTOR/COMMENTATOR: Kristy Zajac EME: Buddy Honken EME: Jay Dorn, Dale Mack, Colette, Marlys Wenner SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner SACRISTAN: Dcn. Steve SERVERS: Jon and Riley Mans SERVERS: Dominic and Justin Rosin GIFTS: Bernadine Mettler GIFTS: Gene and Betty Wenner GREETERS: Marlene Wilking GREETERS: Paul and Donna Zins The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of you. Fr. Ed Ardolf, Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Harvey Dorn, Charlie Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack, Gerald and Mary Ann Mans, Whitey Mayer, Herman Mettler, Rich Meurer, Shirley Michels, Wally Molitor, Donna Pittman, Stacy Schultz, Tyler Thompson, Angie and Valerie Weber, Gene Wenner, Rob. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized. Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm; Rich Meurer, Pheasant s Ridge, St. Peter. Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber. Assisted Living: Eddie Bauer, The Wilds of Sand Prairie, St. Peter. Lucy Kozitza, Monarch Meadows, North Mankato. Gerald and Mary Ann Mans, Benedictine Assisted Living. PARISH NOTES: COMING UP: 1. Sunday, June 15-10:00 am Mass to kick-off St. Paul s 2014 Parish Festival. June 15 is also Father s Day. So treat your dad to some good food and fun at the Festival! 2. Volunteers are needed to help in the dining room, kitchen and various other jobs. Sign-up sheets are in the main entryway. We DO need YOU! 3. Our Religious Education Program received $1,224.73 from the Men s Breakfast! Thank you, gentlemen, for the generosity of your time and talents. 4. The coffee and rolls staff is taking a summer vacation, so we ll see you again on Sunday, September 7. 5. Scandian Grove Lutheran Church, Norseland is holding a Memorial Day Service and Ham Dinner, Monday, May 26. The Church Service is at 10:45 am followed by Gaylord Legion Honor Guard Program at 11:45 am. Dinner is served Noon to 1:30 pm. Cost: Free Will offering 6. Next week we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC). Half of all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local needs, so please be generous. 7. Immanuel Lutheran School, rural Courtland, is celebrating 150 years of Blessings! Come and share in the celebration on Sunday, June 1. After the 9:30 service there will be a free-will offering lunch and a time for fellowship at the school. 8. Bernadotte Lutheran s Annual WELCA Pie and Ice Cream Social and Bake Sale, Wednesday, June 4, 5:30 to 8:00 pm. They will be joined by the Lafayette City Band. Come and enjoy!