MARCH 4, 2018 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT 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 - Monday 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 March 4 - March 11 Sunday, March 4-3rd Sunday of Lent Exodus 20:1-17 / 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 / John 2:13-25 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 9-11:30 am... VBS - Knights of Columbus Breakfast 10:00 am... Mass (+Don Wenner), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School, St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm... LifeTeen 7:00 pm... 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat Monday, March 5 2 Kings 5:1-15 / Luke 4:24-30 8:00 am... Mass (+Kitty Littig), St. Peter 9:00 am... Bible Study 5:30 pm... Preschool & Kindergarten Round Up Tuesday, March 6 Daniel 3:25, 34-43 / Matthew 18:21-35 8:00 am... Mass (+Frank & Elsie Smisek), St. Peter 8:30 am... 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat Wednesday, March 7 Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 / Matthew 5:17-19 7:30 am... Confession, St. Paul 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 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, March 8 Jeremiah 7:23-28 / Luke 11:14-23 8:15 am... JI Mass (+Elle Willaert), St. Peter 1:00 pm 10:00 pm... Adoration 3:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 9:30 pm... Night Watchmen Friday, March 9 Hosea 14:2-10 / Mark 12:28-34 8:00 am... Mass (+Mary Stoffel), St. Peter 8:30 am... JI Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm... Stations & Confession, St. Peter Saturday, March 10 Hosea 6:1-6 / Luke 18:9-14 3:00 pm... Confession, St. Peter 4:00 pm... Mass (+Mary Lou Erhorn), St. Peter Sunday, March 11-4th Sunday of Lent 2 Chronicles 16:14-16, 19-23 / Ephesians 2:4-10 John 3:14-21 8:00 am... Mass, St. Paul 9 am -12 pm... St. Paul s COF Breakfast 10:00 am... Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter 10:00 am... Sunday School, St. Peter 4:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 5:30 pm...lifeteen Mass (+Ernie Guillemette), St. Peter 6:30 pm... Confession, St. Peter 7:00 pm...lifeteen 7:00 pm... 33 Days to Merciful Love Retreat Ministry of Liturgy Schedule March 10-4:00 pm SERVERS: Joseph Connor, Jacob Stone EME: Denise Attenberger, Mary Ann Enz, Mary Ann Harty, Bill Leonard, Tim Prachar GIFTS: Chris Lind Family LECTOR: Barb Rodning USHERS: Victoria Steinhaus, Lisa Cummiskey March 11-10:00 am SERVERS: Kari Miller, Deontre Torres EME: Sue Connor, Joe & Teresa Kienlen, Kathy Schmidt, Audrey Schmitz, Kathy Steiner, Cody Winnett GIFTS: Brody Hinton Family LECTOR: Lorie Siebels USHERS: Don Wolfe, John Bethke, Marty Braun, Charlie More March 11-5:30 pm LifeTeen SERVERS: Luke & Levi Gilbertson EME: Gigi Dobosenski, Amber Eustice, Pat Miller, Brian Salfer, Heidi Wenner Rosary March 10/11 Led by Catholic Daughters. If you are interested in leading the rosary 30 minutes prior to Mass please contact Sarah in the parish office. There is a rosary before weekday Mass at 7:30am in the Chapel. Coffee and Donuts Next coffee & donuts is on March 18: John & Sharon Allen Marriage Works in Christ: Understanding Family of Origin- Episode 3 St. Peter Access Channel 7 Wednesday, March 7-9 pm Thursday, March 8-10 am 2 Church of St. Peter
A NOTE FROM FATHER Dear Parishioners, Our sympathy to the family and friends of Patrick Dauffenbach, who passed this week. Also, our sympathy to Amber Eustice on the death of her cousin, and to the friends of Sr. Mariam Ardolf (Fr. Ed s sister). May their souls, and the soul of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. This weekend, we hear the 10 commandments in our first reading. These are the core commandments, the ones that are binding on all who profess faith in our Lord, who is creator of all. As Catholics, we have three that relate to God, and 7 to our interactions with each other. There, of course are other commandments, some given for a time (such as the dietary laws) or some for a particular purpose (the design of the Ark of the Covenant or the meeting tent). Some commandments are further explanations from the 10 commandments (against adultery, homosexuality, or fornication, for example). These 10 commandments and the further commandments are not just suggestions. Rather, they form the basis for true human thriving. During this Lenten season, we are reminded that there are things we can do that break our relationship, our covenant, with God. At the same time, restoration is only a Confession away! Please, make use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation! Do not assume there will be time for confession later. as we do not know when the Lord will call us. Should He call us, would our hearts be free from these serious sins and open to accept eternal life? ~ 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. Featured talented students sharing projects in one of the following categories Science; Tech and Engineering; Religion, History, and Geography; or Arts. 3rd Sunday of Lent 3
CHURCH OF ST. PAUL CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION Sunday, 2/25 Adult - $755.00 / Plate - $46.00 Soup and Sandwich $71.00 WEDNESDAY: 5:00 p.m. Soup and Sandwich 6:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross NEXT SUNDAY (3/11): MEN S BREAKFAST Serving 9:00-11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome! MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS Wednesday, 3/7 8:00 am For the Intention of Rosemary Helget Sunday, 3/11 8:00 am - Harvey Dorn MINISTRY OF LITURGY Sunday, March 11, Men s Breakfast USHERS: Bernie and Justin Laven, Rick Meurer LECTOR: Kristy Zajac EME: Barb Blashack, Rhonda Ganger, Barb Holmin, Jeff Zajac, Donna Zins SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner SERVERS: Ruth Brandel GIFTS: Marion Pope, Phyllis Wenner GREETERS: Rhonda Ganger, Rick Meurer PARISH NOTES: 1. Church of St. Mary, Sleepy Eye, Men s Sausage Dinner and Raffle, Sunday, March 4, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Country-style sausage, old-fashioned sauerkraut, mashed potatoes and more will be served family-style. Tickets: Adults - $12 / Children ages 6-12 - $4 / Preschool - $1. Adult take-out orders available beginning at 9:30. 2. Trinity Lutheran School, Nicollet, Carnival and Silent Auction, Sunday, March 4, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Food, fun and games for the whole family. Come and enjoy the fellowship and have some fun! 3. Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign: The St. Peter Area Foodshelf (SPAF) is once again participating in the statewide, month-long campaign to restock our foodshelf. SPAF provides emergency food assistance to persons within the area of the St. Peter School District and all of Nicollet County not served by other foodshelves. Donations can be made to St. Paul s Church or to SPAF in St. Peter. Monetary donations are also welcome. Checks must have a March date. 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, 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. Paul Pope, 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. 4 Church of St. Peter
CHURCH OF ST. PETER Jewelry Sales This weekend and next it is our privilege to offer you an opportunity to purchase beautiful imported hand-made Italian, Mexican, and Bethlehem olive wood rosaries, as well as a large variety of Catholic medals, crucifix necklaces, bracelets and other faith inspired necklaces. An assortment of First Holy Communion, Confirmation and RCIA gift items will be included. Your purchase of these quality items will help send several of our teens to the Franciscan LEAD training in July. Thank you for your support! Thank You A huge Thank You for all who donated to the Baby Shower. There were an amazing amount of baby items collected and will be given to Birthright in Mankato. Special thank you to the Catholic Daughters for organizing this event. Secret Sister Thank you so much for sharing in this event. Even though the big reveal has taken place, please continue to pray for your no longer secret sister...marlaine Ps. A special thank you to my s.s. I had no clue it was you! Catholic Daughters Please remember that two of our members recite the Rosary before Mass on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Let s join them at 3:30pm - you can sit anywhere in the church. March is Food Shelf month. At the next meeting please bring a nonperishable food item, or more, as all contributions are matched during the month of March. Thank you to Mary Grassmann for chairing a very successful Baby Shower for CDA. Next meeting is March 13th...Next Regent outing is March 18 - meet at CC at 5pm. Catholic Relief Services Next week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection (CRSC). Funds from this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and bring Christ s love and mercy to all people here at home and abroad. Next week, please give generously to the CRSC, and help Jesus in disguise. Learn more about the collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. St. Peter Choral Society The St. Peter Choral Society and orchestra will present the rarely-heard Mozart REQUIEM on Sunday, March 11 at 2:30pm at the Church of St. Peter. There will be a second performance at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm on Sunday, March 18 at 3pm. Tickets are $15. Bulletin Accelerated Deadlines Please note during a normal week that bulletin information is due by Monday noon. March 25 due by Friday, March 16 noon. April 1 due by Thursday, March 22 noon. 3rd Sunday of Lent 5
INFORMATION CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE Store Hours: M-F 9 am 5 pm, Saturday 9 am 4 pm (507) 931-9150 - 401 S Minnesota Ave HUGE Inventory of Stamps and Materials. Monday 3/5 Tuesday 3/6 Wednesday 3/7 Thursday 3/8 Friday 3/9 Saturday 3/10 50% off all Clothes & Shoes 50% off Pictures, Frames, Craft Supplies & Materials 50% off Office Supplies, DVD s, CD s, Tapes & Records 50 % off Shoes & Jewelry Bag of Books $1 50% off Purses, Handbags, Wallets & Cosmetic Bags 50% off all Clothes & Shoes 6 Church of St. Peter
STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2017 - June 2018 Week ending: February 25, 2018 (current fiscal year) Actual Weekly Budget Giving Envelopes $ 3,629.10 WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 3,846.93 Total $ 7,476.03 $10,096.15 Loose Plate / Offertory $ 216.00 $ 288.46 Children s Offertory $ 26.16 $ 28.85 Please note you will no longer be receiving a single gift acknowledgement form. All donations are recorded on your end of the year statement. Total Weekly Offertory $ 7,718.19 $10,413.46 Year to Date Contributions $ 315,808.61 Year to Date Budget $364,471.10 Post 108 Le Center Fish Basket Lunch, 11 am to 1 pm, $7, Fridays through March 30. All you can eat Fish Dinner 5 pm to 7:30 pm $12 - March 16, and March 23. Mankato Free Press FreePress route available in St Peter, takes approximately 1 hour and will pay about $375.00 per month. Call Judy 507-344-6304 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.