1975 Beulah Avenue • East Troy, WI 53120 • (262) 642-7225 • stpeterset.org

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT • FEBRUARY 18, 2018

To serve Christ in our Community by: proclaiming The Good News of Salvation, celebrating the Sacraments, reaching out to those in need, providing opportunities for growth in holiness, and supporting our Parish by volunteering Time, Talent, and Financial Stewardship. We, the members of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, declare this to be our Mission Statement.

Contacts Parish Office………………..(262)642-7225 ext. 3 Hours M-T-Th-F. 9-4 Fax (262) 642-7228 E-Mail: office@stpeterset.org Website: stpeterset.org School Office (262) 642-5533 Fax (262) 642-5897 Cemetery (262) 642-7225 ext. 3 Religious Education Center (262) 642-7225 ext. 5 Hours 11-7 pm Mon., & 12 noon to 8:00 pm Wed.. 10-4 pm Tues. and Thurs. Helping Hands (262) 642-7225 ext. 2 Clothing Center hours: Tues. 9-5 & Sat. 9-noon

Parish Staff Pastor: Fr. Mark Molling Deacon: Greg Price email: priceg@archmil.org Office Manager: Renae Robran Religious Ed. Coordinator: Mary Ann Zaremba School Principal: Sarah Halbesma Pastoral Associate/DRE: Suzanne Kasper K.C. Grand Knight: Mark Smith 262-352-8552 Helping Hands President: Gary Hamilton 642-7225x2

Mass Schedule Weekend ...................... Saturday (anticipation) 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 am Weekday ............................................... M-T-TH-F ... 8:30 am No Mass on Wednesday Holy Day…………………………………8:30 am and 7:00 pm Confessions.................................... Saturday 4:00–4:30 pm Devotions .................................................... Tuesday 5:00 pm (Mother of Perpetual Help) Eucharistic Adoration. . . . . .Tuesday 9:15am—6pm First Friday 9:15 am— 3:00 pm

Sacraments Baptisms ....................................... Contact the parish office. Wedding… Arrange with pastor 6 months in advance.

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Pastoral Council Meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Judith Kmiec(1st yr) Stewardship. . . . . . . 262-642-9617 Ryan Jonas(1st yr)Finance/IT……….……...414-534-7175 Nick Healey (3rd yr) Bldg. & Grds. . ……... 262-492-0090 Rita Keepers(1st yr) Christian Formation . . .262-642-5367 Ron Chmiel(1st yr) Liturgy………………...……..262-642-5158 Pam Burki(1st year) Human Concerns………….262-203-1812 Mary Nugent (2nd yr) Finance & Chair. . . 262-470-8570 Marion Munagian (1st yr) Sec. . . .. . . . . . . .262-684-5062 Ben Schweder (1st yr) School & Ath. . . 262-684-5281 Logan Fitch, Youth Representative. . . . . . . 262-441-8672 Trustee, Rochelle Verick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 363-8218 Trustee, Pat Prahl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 642-7686

Finance Council Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Members: Jeremy Hartranft, Jennifer Bower, the Trustees and 2 members of the Pastoral Council assigned to the Finance Council (These positions have been appointed by the Pastor)

Contact the parish office at 642-7225 x3 to

schedule Masses for 2018

Mass Intentions Saturday, February 17 • Sat. after Ash Wednesday 4:00 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm †John Theisen (J. Crivello) Sunday, February 18 • First Sunday of Lent 8:00 am †Daniel Lessner (B. Shor) 10:00 am Members of St. Peter’s Parish Monday, February 19 • Lenten Weekday 8:30 am †Bob Steger (wife) Tuesday, February 20 • Lenten Weekday 8:30 am Butch Robran Eucharistic Adoration from 9:15 am until 6:00 pm Devotions at 5:00 pm Thursday, February 22 • The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 8:30 am †Rosalia Harand (H. Becker) Friday, February 23 • Lenten Weekday 8:30 am †Bonnie Brook (H. Becker) Saturday, February 24 • Lenten Weekday 4:00 pm Reconciliation 5:00 pm Members of St. Peter’s Parish Sunday, February 25 • Second Sunday of Lent 8:00 am †Bub Hensel (family) 10:00 am †Bonnie Brook

”Breaking Bread” missals for 2018 with Sunday

readings are available in the Parish Office for

$13.00 each.

FROM OUR PASTOR. . .

After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” (From today’s Gospel) Jesus spent forty days and nights in the desert to prepare for his mission of proclaiming the Gospel and fulfilling the will of God. We have now entered into these forty days and nights of the desert called Lent. A challenging season that calls us into a journey of conversion and repentance, a journey we share with all Christians. Once again this year we will be participating in the Ecumenical Lenten Series with some of our neighboring churches. The overall theme for the series this year is “A Journey of a Lifetime.” The dates and locations are:

Feb. 21st – St. James United Methodist Church, East Troy (Deacon Greg preaching) Feb. 28th – Caldwell United Methodist Church, Mukwonago (Pastor Nhia Wahn Her preaching)

Mar. 7th – Caldwell United Methodist Church, Mukwongao (Taize Service) Mar. 14th – UCC Church of East Troy (Pastor Teresa preaching) Mar. 21st – St. Peter the Apostle, East Troy (Fr. Mark preaching) All of the Services are on Wednesdays at 7 PM. On Feb. 21st at St. James and on Mar. 21st here at St. Peter’s we will begin with a pot-luck supper at 6 PM and then have the prayer service at 7PM. An offering will be taken at each Service to benefit the Local Food Pantry. Please plan on being part of this shared experience this Lent. Have a great Lent and God’s blessings to you all – Fr. Mark

LECTORS, EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS AND ALTAR SERVERS

Just a reminder that if you cannot make your scheduled dates, please find someone who can substitute for you.

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Liturgical Ministers

Saturday, February 17 & Sunday, February 18, 5:00 pm (M) Lector .................................................................................. P. Rieck Euch. Min. ......................... K. Davis, K. Smith, J. Vandervest Altar Servers ......................................... E. Drury, B. Markham 8:00 am (J) Lector .............................................................................. J. Stephan Euch. Min. ............................. M. Smith, D. Pluess, J. Stephan Altar Servers .......................................................... J. & H. Feyen 10:00 am (M) Lector .............................................................................. C. Perozzi Euch. Min ................ T. Bartoli, S. Kasper, D. Knoernschild Altar Servers ........................................ G. Williams, E. Bartoli

Saturday, February 24 & Sunday, February 25 5:00pm (M) Lector ................................................................................. J. Kmiec Euch. Min. ......................... J. Kmiec, J. Iloncaie, J. Heinzman Altar Servers ...................................... M. Schrieber, A. Fisher 8:00 am (M ) Lector ........................................................................... P. Donegan Euch. Min. ......................................... P. Donegan, B. & E. Fons Altar Servers ....................................... S. Donegan, S. Scanlan 10:00 am (J) Lector ........................................................................... B. Hubbard Euch. Min ........................... S. Halbesma, S. Rotier, J. Zambo Altar Servers ................................... J. Bradbury, I. Halbesma

Presider: M= Father Mark J= Father John DG= Deacon Greg

S= substitute priest

Please Pray For…

Virginia Freund, Audrey

Morano, Jesse Diaz, Cole Burie,

Amanda Hintz, Val

Hinsenkamp, Stephanie

Scannell, Neil Marini, Joan Klopotic, Izze

Halbesma, Dale Quednow, Bella Adamski,

Armin Nyffeler, Debbie Grunow, Gene

Pawlak, Chuck Heckman, Maur Burback,

Marques Winter, Gavrielah Morgan, and

Anthony Burbach

18 Sharing Sunday church Healing Prayer 9:00 am church KC’s Corporate Comm. 8:00 am Mass church 19 School Committee 6:00 pm school 20 St. Peter’s Quilters 9:00 am LL rectory “Be Still” Prayer Group 6:30 pm rectory Knight’s of Columbus 7:30 pm rectory 21 Women’s Prayer group 8:00 am rectory 22 First Communion Parents Mtg. 6:30 pm café Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm church 23 Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am rectory Fish Fry 5:00-7:00 pm cafe 26 Pastoral Council 7:00 pm rectory 27 “Be Still” Prayer Group 6:30 pm rectory 28 Women’s Prayer group 8:00 am rectory 1 Baptism Class 6:00 pm rectory 2 Men’s Discussion Group 6:30 am rectory

Readings for the Week of February 18, 2018

Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Monday: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [Jn 6:63b]/Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/ Lk 11:29-32 Thursday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13- 19 Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR FRIEND OR LOVED ONE IS WELL AND CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST BELOW.

Your ways, O Lord, are love and truth to those

who keep your covenant

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SCRIP is simply a word that means “substitute money”. They’re the same prepaid cards that you buy at the store. And now you can get your SCRIP prepaid cards through the Parish office. What an easy way to help the parish education programs!! Groceries and gas are just a few. Next time you are on your way to Frank’s Piggly Wiggly, Wal-mart, Pick-N-Save, Shell, Home Depot, Subway, or Cousins, stop in at the Parish office to pick up a card. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 am until 4 pm, except on Wednesday. You pay nothing more for the card ($50 buys a $50 card) but SCRIP donates a percentage of the card to the parish education programs. If you would like to learn more about this program, call the parish office at 262-642-7225 X3 during office hours. You can also order online. Orders can be placed directly on line at www.shopwithscrip.com using the

enrollment code of 2B52E3F622428.

SCRIP

Electronic Giving is a convenient, consistent way to help our church year round. Consider scheduling a recurring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis. Get started today! Visit our website to set up your online contribution.

BEST LENT EVER by Dynamic Catholic is being offered again this year free on line. It is an email program that will guide you on an incredible 40-day journey making this a truly life-changing Lent. Please check it out and sign up at BestLentEver.com/ParishSignUp. You will receive daily emails starting Ash Wednesday with short inspirational videos, practical tips, and encouraging stores from Dynamic Catholic team members. You will discover how to open your hearts to God and do more than just give up chocolate for Lent.

The Knights of Columbus will be having their annual Corporate Communion breakfast gathering on Sunday February 18th after the 8:00 mass in the school cafe. Our guest speaker will be Deacon Greg. All Knights are welcome along with anyone interested in joining the Knights of Columbus and their families. We hope to see you there!!

PARISHIONER NEEDS ASSISTANCE Tuesday & Thursdays

at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

Parishioner needs help transferring his wife in and out of van twice a week for therapy. If you can lend a hand, please call Ron Chmiel at 642-5158.

Disciplines of Lent In addition to choosing your own penitential practices, Catholics are also asked to observe the practices of fast and abstinence during the 40 days of Lent. The Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations are: 1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent. 2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. (the obligation of fasting ceases with the celebration of one’s 59th birthday). 3. Fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday means eating only one full, meatless meal. Two other smaller, meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit juices, are allowed. When health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige. 4. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed minimal penitential practices.

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Eucharistic Adoration at St. Peter’s

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoring or honoring of the

Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it

involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly

present before us."

During Eucharistic Adoration, we “watch and wait,” we

remain “silent” in his Presence and open ourselves to his

Graces, which flow from the Eucharist. By worshiping the

Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be.

Like a magnet, the Lord draws us to himself and gently

transforms us.

At St. Peter’s, we have adoration available every Tuesday,

from 9:15 am to 6:00 pm and the first Friday of every

month from 9:15 am—3:00 pm. Please join us.

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St. Peters Guardian Angel Fund

The guardian angel fund has been established to help make a Catholic Education possible for all families. Making a donation to the Guardian Angel Fund furthers the Catholic education of a child or children in need. All donations to the Guardian Angel Fund are tax-deductible and go directly toward tuition assistance. Please consider being a guardian angel and helping children receive a Catholic education at St. Peter’s School. For additional information,

contact Sarah Halbesma (262)642-5533.

I am Susan Gorski, Human Resource Director for the Archdiocese, and would like to ask for your assistance. I currently have an opportunity for A Campus Operations Manager at St. Francis de Sales Seminary. This is a full time role supervising maintenance, housekeeping, print shop, and food service. Candidates should be directed to the posting via the archmil.org website: https://www.archmil.org/Jobs.htm

The Via Dolorosa Trail Marathon – Holy Hill Runners with a “passion” for trail running are invited to participate in the first annual Via Dolorosa Trail Marathon at the Basilica of Mary, Help of Christians at Holy Hill, on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. As a kick-off to Holy Week, the beautiful yet challenging course draws participants into the love and Passion of Jesus as they encounter the Stations of the Cross along the way. We are looking for enthusiastic runners, volunteers, and sponsors to participate in this one of a kind experience. For information and sign-up, please visit www.run1010.com, or contact Rich Harter at harterr@archmil.org. This event is organized jointly by 10 Ten Adventures and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee – Office of Evangelization.

Catholic Memorial Winter Musical

“Nice Work If You Can Get It”

Show Dates Feb. 18 at 2pm

Buy tickets at the door or online

at www.catholicmemorial.net

Like to sing??? We are seeking volunteers who would like to use their gifts to cantor at the 10:00 am Mass occasionally, you pick the dates you are available. Practice will be at your convenience. You do not need to be a professional singer. Please call Barb at 262-363-9224 or Suzanne at 642-7225, ext. 5 for more information.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will once again be prayed during Lent. Please mark your calendars for Thursdays beginning February 22 at 3:00 pm in the church to join us.

Please check out the vestibule in the back of

church. There are lost and found items,

even a shoe. There are brochures for the

taking and announcements of all kinds on

the bulletin boards.

SEEKING BIDS FOR CEMETARY The Parish Office is taking bids for grass cutting for this 2018 mowing season. Please have bids in by March 14 to the Parish Office. Please call 642-7225, ext. 3 if you need further information.

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Healing Prayer— February 18 After the 8:00 am Mass This is a different ministry from our annual Anointing of the Sick. This Healing Prayer would be for any type of challenge you or a loved one might be experiencing. Although the reasons are as numerous as the stars in heaven, here are a few examples: struggling with a seasonal disorder depression, an ongoing physical illness or disability, an emotional form of bondage, such as anger, depression, grief, etc., an addiction that you desire to cease, but struggle to do so alone, a loneliness that has affected your peace, or feeling that your parental or spousal skills are lacking, a desire to be a better person. Anyone may attend and be in proxy (intercessor) for a one who could use prayers. It is written that prayer is one of the most powerful tools that one has to complete their mission on earth.

St. Peter’s School Casino Night Saturday, April 14th, 2018

6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Join us for: Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda Silent and Live Auction Items, Raffles

Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Texas Hold ‘em and more! Reservations and Sponsorships Please choose reservation or sponsorship below and drop off or mail your completed form to: St. Peterʼs School, Attn: Auction

Committee, 3001 Elm Street, East Troy, WI 53120. Reservations: ____ Individual Reservation - $50/person (includes entrance to event and casino play money) **$60/person at the door the night of 4/14 (includes entrance to event and casino play money)** Sponsorships: _____ High Roller Sponsor - $1,000 (includes entrance to event for 6 and casino play money) _____ Pit Boss Sponsor - $500 (includes entrance to event for 4 and casino play money) _____ VIP Sponsor - $250 (includes entrance to event for 2 and casino play money) **All sponsorships include recognition on large wall banners.** Name: _________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Amount Enclosed: $__________________ (Please make checks payable to St. Peterʼs School) Donations Donations can be dropped off at St. Peter’s School, or mailed to St. Peterʼs School, Attn: Auction Committee 3001 Elm Street, East

Troy, WI 53120. If you need an item picked up, please call the school office at (262) 642-5533. Cash Donations: $500 ________ $250 ________ $100 ________ $50________ Other _________________________ Goods and Services Donations: Donation: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated Value: $____________________________________________________________________________________

Name: _________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________

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Stewardship Corner January 1 —January 31, 2018 Our fiscal year is July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018

Income $ Needed monthly Actual $ Rec’d Surplus/deficit Fiscal year to date surplus/deficit Envelope & $36,333 $41,917.00 $5,584.00 $27,728.43 Offertory

We can’t do our mission without you! This report is updated monthly

February, 2018 Calendar Raffle winners

Kevin Weber, Michael Maniscalo. Laurie Neihusen, Rev. Dennis Ackeret, Joe Apriesnig, Chris Gibart, Tim & Debbie O’Leary, Rosemary Markham, Gayle Dorn, Jeremy Hartranft, Jodi & Tim Wales, Nancy Kissner, Andrew Kerr, Jesus Rodriguez, Tami Bartoli, Joe Johnson, Jolene Gruling, Rygielski Family, Logan Fitch, Ronojoy Ghosh, Spencer Whiting, Andy & Lauren Kmiec, Judy Kmiec, Diane Pluess, Bev Smith, Tyler Stasik, Jerome Johnson, Rick VanHorn Raffle checks will be mailed at the beginning of the month following the drawing.

Congratulations to our winners!

ST. CHARLES SPAGHETTI DINNER St Charles Parish Hall, Burlington

449 Conkey Street March 3, 2018

4:00 pm to 9:00 pm Adults $10.00 Seniors $9.00

Children 5—12 $6.00 4 & Under—free

Carry outs are available for $0.50 extra. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Retro Night 2018 Join Archbishop Listecki for dinner and an evening of Sing-a-Long Songs as we remember the Church Folk Music of the 60s and 70s. May 4, 2018 at the Cousins Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee. Tickets for this event are limited – more information and register at www.archmil.org/retronight