OUR MISSION STATEMENT: Growing In Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) From the Pastor : This coming week and this Labor Day Weekend always are times of dramatic change for those affected directly by school schedules. In one way or another, that means most of us. We had our annual all-staff visioning workshop on Tuesday and we are launched for the year. The focus vision for the year is: May God set us on fire with the desire to know our faith, to live it, and to share it with others. This focus comes first of all from the Universal Church as Pope Benedict has designated this year as the Year of Faith. In addition, our local New Ulm Diocese is emphasizing the call to know and share the faith in the intentional process of evangelization. In our school, religious education programs, liturgies and all our community activities, we are challenged to spread the Goodnews of God s love revealed in Jesus. That is what evangelization means. We do this through sharing of the stories of faith of how Christ and his message have shaped our lives. It also is done in preaching, in catechesis, and in receiving the sacraments. This process goes on in the mass media and in small groups as well as in person-to-person sharing. Key to the effectiveness of our efforts is the prayerful devotional life of the whole community. All are a part of this mission to spread the Goodnews. It is our mandate from Christ as he handed on his mission to the Church. I encourage all to come alive to the need of a New Evangelization in our culture and in our personal lives. In a simple slogan FIRE UP!! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them a fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created and you will renew the face of the earth. Amen. Please continue to pray for and participate in the mission to spread the Goodnews! Father Phil Schotzko WEEKLY SCHEDULE September 2 9, 2012 22 nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 2 10 AM Mass (Parish Family) Monday, Labor Day (Building Closed) No Service Tuesday 8 AM Mass (+Timothy Kowal), Chapel First Day of School 8:15 AM School Prayer, Church Wednesday 9:30 AM Mass (+Joe Meurer), Grandview 10:30 AM Mass (Special Intention), Benedictine 7 PM Confirmation Candidates/Parent Meeting, MPR 7 PM Choir, Band Room Thursday First Day of Kindergarten 10:45 AM School Mass (+Francis Dauer), Church 1 10 PM Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 3:30 PM Confessions, Chapel Friday 8 A 1 st Friday Mass (+Larry & +Mary Regenscheid)
Saturday 5 PM Mass (+George Irrgang) 23 rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 9 10 AM Mass (Parish Family) 8 PM Festival Meeting, Dustin s Corner Monday: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5/Luke 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Corinthians 2:10b-16/Luke 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9/Luke 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23/Luke 5:1-11 (434) Friday: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5/Luke 5:33-39 Saturday: Romans 8:28-30/Matthew 1:1-16,18-23 Sunday: Isaiah 35:4-7a/James 2:1-5/Mark 7:31-37 DAILY READINGS CATHOLIC DAUGHTER REGENTS next outing: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9. Meet at the Community Center at 5 pm for carpooling. Prayer Ministry Please pray for Evelyn Alger Church of St. Peter Harvest Festival Saturday, September 15, 2012 Check out the flyer in this week s bulletin! ================================ Don t forget to pick up your raffle and quilt tickets in the Narthex! JUST A REMINDER: If you do pick up your tickets, they must all be returned sold or unsold. We THANK YOU in advance for your support and cooperation. The Festival is a great event for the whole parish and helps support the work of the Church of St. Peter. Thank you! There will be FESTIVAL MEETING at 8 pm on Sunday, September 9 in Dustin s Corner. SCRIPTURE BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITY The fall Bible Study will begin on Monday, September 10 at 9 am in Dustin s Corner. The focus this fall is on Jesus, the Messianic King (part two) as read in the Gospel of Matthew. Stephen Binz offers an invaluable guide for those who wish to enrich their faith and understanding of Sacred Scripture. If you would like to join an inspiring, dynamic Bible Study Group, please call Sister Therese at 931-1628, ext. 112 or email therese.collison@churchofstpeter.org. Want to Know More About the Marriage Protection Amendment? On September 5, at 7 pm at the Springfield Community Center, Sr. Candace Fier, director of the Diocesan Office of Family Life Education will be presenting Marriage Unique for a Reason. Her presentation will outline the Church s teaching on marriage, its importance for our society and some of the possible consequences if the definition of marriage is changed. Mark your calendar for this evening of information and discussion. Find out why marriage matters A program discussing the importance of the Marriage Amendment, presented by Richard Aleman, outreach coordinator for the Minnesota Catholic Conference, will take place at St. Andrew s Catholic Church Social Hall in Fairfax, on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 6:30 8:30 pm. Mr. Aleman will cover the spiritual, cultural, social and legal ramifications of this issue. This program is open to people of all faiths.
CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT and CONSIGNMENT STORE (507) 931-9150 REGULAR HOURS: Monday Friday: 9 AM 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM 4 PM Wicker Baskets ½ price! Computer Desk Office Chair Small Bookcases Chair & Ottoman (IKEA) Papasan Chair w/navy blue corduroy cushion 3 Coffee Tables Halloween Decor Assortment of kitchen chairs 2 Floor Lamps 3 Couch Pillows The Thrift Store will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Good News TV Channel 7 The Future Depends on Love hosted by Drs. Angela & David Franks Join Drs. Angela and David Franks as they discuss the importance of marriage in society from a Catholic perspective. They host a different guest on each episode, allowing them to look at marriage from a wide variety of angles. Some of the topics include the Theology of the Body, natural family planning, annulments, good preparation programs for marriage, and teaching one s children about marriage. Episode 18: Marianne Luthin and Allison LeDoux Marianne Luthin and Allison LeDoux are directors of the pro-life offices for the Archdiocese of Boston and the Diocese of Worcester, Mass. They talk about Project Rachel, the post-abortion healing program of the Catholic Church, and how it helps men and women. Wednesday, September 5, 9:00 PM Thursday, September 6, 10:00 AM Coffee and Rolls This year s Coffee & Rolls will begin on Sunday, September 23 from 11 am noon in the Social Hall. Come and join us!! If you are interested in helping with this year s Coffee & Rolls, please call Joan Werner at 931-2721. Everyone is cordially invited to the Home Dedication of the Habitat for Humanity home of the Melissa Robinson family on Friday, Sept. 14 from 5 7 pm at 1436 Church St., St. Peter. Special thanks is extended to the Thrivent Builds Program and Catholic Daughters for your partnership on this Blessed Build! OPEN HOUSE celebrating the 80 th birthdays of Robert & Ila Vogel, Sept. 9 th, 1 4 pm at the Redmen Club (412 S. 3 rd St., SP). Your presence is your gift. Hosted by children and grandchildren. REQUIRED TRAINING FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES / VOLUNTEERS: All employees and volunteers at the Church of St. Peter and JI School are required to comply with the Safe Environment policy of the diocese to ensure safety, especially for children. As the school year is about to begin, all NEW employees and volunteers are required to register for the upcoming VIRTUS training session. This session is scheduled for TUESDAY, Sept. 18 at 6:30 pm in the Multi-purpose room. It will be about 3 hours long which includes filling out the required forms. In order to register, you are asked to register on-line at www.virtusonline.org. Click on Registration on the left-hand column. If you need help with registration, please email vincent.marie@churchofstpeter.org.
Faith Formation Hello Families! We re back to work in the Faith Formation office. We hope you are having a good summer. Registration: Please register your child/children before classes begin. We hope you ll take advantage of the early bird discount by registering and paying the tuition fees for your child/children before their class begins. The tuition fee for Grades 2-12 th is $75.00 per person if paid before the child/children begin/begins their first class or $80.00 per person if paid after your child/children have started their class. You will find updated information for Faith Formation on the website at www.churchofstpeter.org. Registration forms are available in our office and in the parish narthex. We re looking forward to seeing our young people again! Questions about Religious Education/Faith Formation Preschool Grade 6: contact Connie Bollum @ connie.bollum@churchofstpeter.org or call 931-3662. EDGE Gr. 7 & 8, LifeTeen Gr. 9-12 and Confirmation Preparation Gr. 11: contact Heather Gilbertson @ heather.gilbertson@churchofstpeter.org or call 931-1628 ext 143. Fundraisers: Thank you for supporting aluminum recycling and Cans for Christ. Please remember to empty cans from plastic bags as the bags hold water, so we are deducted for this at the recycling center. Also, please do not put glass, plastic, or garbage containers in the trailer. ******************** ATTENTION CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES & PARENTS: Please plan to attend the Parent/Candidate meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5 th from 7 8 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room. We will go over the expectations of the program and some significant dates for the upcoming year of sacramental preparation. It is very important that both the candidate and at least one parent attend the meeting. Contact Heather Gilbertson with any questions at heather.gilbertson@churchofstpeter.org or 931-1628, ext. 143. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WHAT S COMING UP.. Sunday, September 9 Harvest Festival Church of St. George, West Newton Township 8:45 am Heritage Mass music by The Wendinger Band; Bratwurst & Roast Beef Family-style Dinner served 10:30 am 2 pm (adults $10, ages 6-12 $5; 5 & Free. Sunday, September 9 Fall Festival Immaculate Conception of Marysburg 10:30 am Outdoor Mass; Farmers Market, Bake Sale; Historic Tours; Vikings vs Jaguars Football on big screen; 11 am 1:30 pm Meals Served (Roast Pork or Beef Dinners, Tacos in a Bag, etc.); Raffle at 1:30 pm PHY ED POSITION OPEN John Ireland School is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled teacher to become a part of our faculty as our Physical Education Teacher. This position is M/W/F from 9:30 am 2:30 pm. Candidates should be confident integrating technology into their instruction and support the teachings and philosophy of John Ireland Catholic School. Certification is not required, but preferred. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Donna Woodard, Principal, PO Box 522, St. Peter, MN 56082 or donna.woodard@churchofstpeter.org. John Ireland Catholic School is located in St. Peter, MN. Our school is a K-6 campus with just under 100 student. A Day for Grandparents: A Celebration of Generations Tuesday, September 11 9:30 am 2:30 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato This day is a wonderful opportunity to honor the ministry of grandparenting. Celebrate your generative and creative self! What gifts did parenting awaken in you? What blessings and challenges were yours as you nurtured children? In reflection, stories, sharing and input, we will look together at the special grace of being a grandparent. Fee: $24, if you can, includes lunch. Register by September 6. mjwelter@ssndmankato.org or 507-389-4266.
Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice sponsors: Understanding Children s Grief Educational seminar for any concerned adult interested in Understanding grieving Children. Thursday, September 27 6 7:30 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church, 222 Pfau Street, Mankato Camp Oz One day grief camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Saturday, October 6 8:30 am 6 pm Bass Lake Camp, Winnebago There is no charge for either seminar, but pre-registration is required. For more info or to register, please contact Jeanne Atkinson at 507-385-2989. Stewardship Parish Sacrificial Giving Week Ending August 26, 2012 2012 Income Budget Week Weekly Offertory Env. Weekly Offertory Env. Ending & Loose Plate & Loose Plate Difference Aug 26, 2012 $ 11,100.67 $10,002.00 $ 1,098.67 Aug 19, 2012 $ 9,174.53 $10,002.00 ($ 827.47) Aug 12, 2012 $ 6,266.68 $10,002.00 ($ 3,735.32) Aug 5, 2012 $10,742.53 $10,002.00 $ 740.53 July 29, 2012 $ 6,790.56 $10,002.00 ($ 3,211.44) July 22, 2012 $ 9,960.53 $10,002.00 ($ 41.47) YTD (7/12-6/13) $80,983.81 $90,018.00 ($ 9,034.19) Through Hymns, with Hymns, and in Hymns! What is the way to a person s heart? It is said that the way to a man s heart is through his stomach. Although exploring the truth of that statement could be interesting, the latter question remains: just what is the way to a person s heart. To penetrate the human heart where the desire for God resides, words alone do not suffice. Expressing faith in the one, true God requires a different language - one of the most powerful languages being music. We simply cannot love God with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength without lifting our voice in song. If you would like to share your gift of faith through music, join us for New Member Night September 5, 2012 at 7:00 pm in the Rehearsal Hall. There are no auditions, and all voice parts are needed and instrumentalists. Membership is open to 7 th graders on up. Church choir membership is one of the most demanding of volunteer ministries in a parish. (A current choir member will tell you all about that). The rewards are great: friendship, music making and Food! Contact Director, Barbara Frank with questions or concerns at barbara.frank@churchofstpeter.org Rehearsals: 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday Sunday warm-up: 9:25 a.m. Mass: 10:00 a.m.
Church of St. Paul August September 2, 2012 Pastor Fr. Philip Schotzko Priest in Residence Fr. Ed Ardolf Parish Administrative Associate Deacon Steve Spilman Parish Office / Rectory 507-232-3857 / Parish Hall 507-232-3897 Office Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday Collection 8/26/2012 Adult - $1104.00 / Youth - $0.00 / Plate - $83.00 Greetings Fellow Parishioners, Hypocrites and hearts are subjects in today s readings. In the first reading from Deuteronomy, God tells his chosen people that the Commandments from God include everything that they need to live in relationship to God and each other. They come from God and are complete and perfect. We are not to add new ones or take away any of these. In the second reading from the Book of James, we are told that it is not enough to hear the word. We must take it into our hearts and act on it through works of Charity. We are told not to be overly influenced by the world around us. In the Gospel from Mark, we are told to be faithful to the meaning of God s law that he has placed within us and not just act like it on the outside like the Pharisees. Our actions must flow from a true heart-felt faith and love within us. Otherwise we are hypocrites just like the Pharisees who do things for show and not from love. Peace Deacon Steve Mass Schedule and Intentions Monday, 9/3 No Mass Tuesday, 9/4 8:00 a.m. - Margaret Pries Wednesday, 9/5 8:00 a.m. - Kathy Schaus Thursday, 9/6 8:00 a.m. - Carol Kruger Friday, 9/7 8:00 - Michael and Anna Ecker Saturday, 9/8 5:00 p.m. Rinehard Tretter Sunday, 9/9 8:00 a.m. For the Parish / Frank Pongratz Ministry of Liturgy Saturday, September 8 Ushers: Ruth Brandel, Virgil Grunst, Mike Holmin Lector/Commentator: Barb Holmin EME: Jeff Zajac Servers: Ruby Hoffman Gifts: Ruth Brandel, Bernadine Mettler Greeters: Ruth Brandel Sunday, September 9 Ushers: Randy Dorn, Greg Schwartz, Tim Zins Lector/Commentator: Ann Schwartz EME: Brad Pyan Servers: Jenni and Stephen Schwartz Gifts: Jake and Cyndi Zins Greeters: Bill and Barb Blashack
Pray for: The sick and/or homebound: Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Joann Dalrymple, Harvey Dorn, Charlie Epper, Lola Freundl, Lisa Hackett Family, Darwin Havemeier, Sarah Iverson, Ava Jobe, Delores Johnson, Joanne Johnson, Darla Laven, Helyna Mack, Gerald Mans, Whitey Mayer, Herman Mettler, Barb Meurer, Shirley Michels, Arlene Miska, Wally Molitor, Stacy Schultz, Tyler Thompson, Ila Vogel, Angie and Valerie Weber, Jerome Weber, Rob. Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary Jo Weber Assisted Living: Eddie Bauer and Lyman Irrgang at The Wilds of Sand Prairie in St. Peter. Lucy Kozitza, Monarch Meadows in North Mankato. Jerome Weber at Pheasant Ridge in St. Peter. Parish Notes: Religious Education Registration will be held in our parish hall on Wednesday, September 5, from 4:00 7:00 p.m. Once again, this will be an open house style registration so you can come anytime during those three hours that works best for you. Students are welcome to come with you but it is not necessary that students attend the registration night. The process should take about 15 20 minutes to register. We pray for all students and teachers on their way back to school and for a good school year filled with blessings. Welcome back! Coffee and rolls will be served after 8:00 Mass on Sunday, September 9. Please remember to bring an item for the St. Peter Area Food shelf. Hostesses: Kathy Mettler, Chairwoman, Shirley Meurer, Andrea Michels, Cheryl Michels and Kim Michels. Church of St. George, West Newton Township, Harvest Festival, Sunday September 9, with a Heritage Mass at 8:45 am, music by the Wendinger Band. A Bratwurst and roast beef dinner will be served family style 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults - $10 / ages 6-12 - $5 / under 6 - $2. There will be live entertainment and fun for the whole family. Church of St. St. Willibrord, Gibbon, Fall Festival, Sunday, September 16, A ham and meatball dinner will be served 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., take outs available. Tickets: Adults - $10 / ages 6-12 - $5 / Pre-school - $2. There will be games for all ages, adult and children s raffle, music, etc. Raffle drawing at 3:00 p.m. New Ulm Council of Catholic Women will be holding their Regional Fall Gatherings in September and all women of the diocese are welcome. This year s speaker is Crystal Crocker from the Minnesota Catholic Conference. She will speak on Family The Foundation of Society This event will be held Monday, Sep 10 at St. Anne s Church in Wabasso and Monday, Sep 24 at St. Mary s Church in Bird Island. The program will begin with Registration at 5:30 followed by Mass at 6:00 and then the meal and speaker at 7:00 p.m. At 8:00 p.m. there will be a presentation on energizing your CCW. The cost is $10. Please contact the parish office if you are interested in attending and we will coordinate the registration for the parish. Thanks to the two people who have volunteered so far for my task team to pull together the list of recommended projects for our parish buildings. We will have our first meeting the week of Sep 9 th. There is room for a couple more to serve on this task team. We should be done by the end of October. If you have ideas for projects for this task team to review as part of this effort, please put them in the suggestion box at the entry of the Church or send me an email. I am pleased to report that we now have the internet accessible on one of our two office computers. We are in the process of completing the installation on the second computer. In the mean time, you can email the parish at stpaulccnicollet@gmail.com if you have questions, concerns, or ideas for either Chris Ellsworth or me. For those of you who have a business that you d like to advertise in our shared bulletin with St. Peter, the costs are $225/year for a 1 x 2 and $400 for a 1 x 4 or 2 x 2. Circulation is between 400-500/week. The ads run from Feb Feb. Contact the office for a form, or email the office and we ll email it to you. In Christ, Deacon Steve
As you know, the Harvest Festival is approaching fast. Shops on St. Pete s Street are ready to stock their stores, so if you have a new or fairly new item you would like to donate, it can be brought to the church at any time during office hours. The stores include: TEEN SCENE Looking for items that a teen would like such as games, CDs, jewelry, electronics, purses, sports memorabilia, IPods, etc. WHIMSICAL GARDEN DÉCOR Looking for things such as stepping stones, spinners, ceramic animals, bird baths, bird feeders, clean gardening tools, perennials, plant starters, gardening books, bulbs, etc. SUGAR SHACK Items can be brought Friday, 9/14 until 6 pm or Saturday morning, 9/15. Fudge. Divinity.Popcorn Caramel Trail Mix, etc. HIDDEN TREASURES Home decorations, Collectibles, jewelry, Crystal, art, Plates, etc. GOD S LITTLE ACRE (Farmers Market) is looking for garden items, squash, watermelon, tomatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers etc. GENERAL STORE Crafts, household items, games, toys, and all miscellaneous items. YE OLE BAKERY We would ask all parishioners to donate cakes, cookies, bars, breads, canned goods, Nationality goodies. These can be brought to the church Friday evening until 6 pm or early Saturday morning, September 14 or September 15. We are also looking for BINGO prizes and Children s Games prizes!! We will be having a volunteer sign up sheet in the Narthex the weekend of August 25-26. So check your calendar to see if you can help make this year s Festival the best ever!! A new store this year will be Christmas in September! Silent Auction News: For this year s Silent Auction during the Harvest Festival, we are looking for items of value or perhaps a theme basket of some sorts (i.e., wine basket, games basket, etc.). Donated items may be brought to the church office during office hours.