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DECEMBER 08, 2019 | 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SAINT PETER Catholic Church
1250 South Shore Drive, Forest Lake, MN 55025 Parish Office: 651-982-2200 | School Office: 651-982-2216
LOVE THERE IS A PLAN AND PURPOSE FOR YOU
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FROM OUR PASTORCHURCH AND SCHOOL OF SAINT PETER
Parish Office/Emergency .... 651-982-2200 School Office .......................... 651-982-2216 Archdiocese Victim Assistance…………….……...651-291-4475
STAFF
Pastor Rev. Daniel Bodin ................. 651-982-2203 [email protected]
Associate Pastor Rev. Ben Wittnebel ................ 651-982-2204 [email protected]
Deacons Rev. Mr. Gary Houle............. 651-982-2200 Rev. Mr. Ralph L’ Allier…… 651-982-2200
Business Administrator Kathy Fraser O.F.S. …..…… 651-982-2217 [email protected]
Executive Administrative Assistant Susan Stepka .......................... 651-982-2201 [email protected]
Director of Pastoral Care Lisa Engstrom ........................ 651-982-2229 [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation Sue Fast ................................... 651-982-2235 [email protected]
Director of Music and Liturgy Bonnie Wurscher ................... 651-982-2224 [email protected]
Accounting Specialist Alessandra Olson .................. 651-982-2205 [email protected]
Stewardship Coordinator Wendy Weyer ........................ 651-982-2227 [email protected]
Communications Coordinator Krista Schuhwerck ................ 651-982-2206 [email protected]
School Principal Jim Morehead ........................ 651-982-2214 [email protected]
School Secretary Kathy Craig ............................ 651-982-2216 [email protected]
School Director of Marketing/Develop. Karen Anderson .................... 651-982-2215 [email protected]
Parish Council (*Chair) Margaret Moore* Connie Riemers Mary Hulleman Jeff Schertz
Finance Council (*Trustees) Jeff Lichscheidl Paul Schmid* Joe Houle Larry Aamot* Bob Milam Harry Clayton Ed Goossens
Fr. Bodin
NEW YOUTH MINISTER AND CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR: DAVID FLYNN
David, a Minnesota native, graduated from the University of Dallas with a degree in Theology in 2016 and has recently returned home to the Twin Cities.
He has worked as a Campus Minister at the Uni-versity of Dallas and was Resident Coordinator for their study abroad program in Rome, Italy. He has taught religion and now is thrilled to be
the new Youth Minister at St. Peter.
Beyond ministry and pursuing a master's degree in theology at St. Thomas, he enjoys competing in triathlons, spending time with family and friends, and aspiring to be the best underwater basket weaver.
David shares the values of St. Peter, where he hopes his work will “advance the mission of the parish by forming young minds in the concepts of the faith, providing excellent service to parents, and contributing to the community at large.”
Please join me in welcoming David to his new position at St. Peter. He will begin on December 5th.
TREE REMOVAL
For several years, a row of trees has lined South Shore Drive and offered shade to many who park in our lot or along the curb in the summer. Unfortunately, those trees now pose a threat to people, property and anything else they may strike due to rotting limbs and branches. Yes, age has taken a toll on them and before anyone or thing gets hurt, we are going to have them removed this fall/winter and plan to replace them with new healthy trees this spring. So, don’t be surprised if the next time you come to church they are gone.
Many thanks to Rob Stangler who has offered to remove the trees free of charge.
Blessings on your Advent,
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Readings for the week of December 8, 2019
Sunday: Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 19 [cf. 7]/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [1]/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Is 40:1-11/Ps 96:1-2, 3 and 10ac, 11-12, 13/Mt 18:12-14 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8 and 10/Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6/Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16, 18-19/Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Next Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/ Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 [Is 35:4]/Jas 5:7-10/Mt 11:2-11
Observances for the week of December 8, 2019
Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Advent Monday: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (holy day of obligation) Wednesday: St. Damasus I, Pope Thursday: Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday: St. Lucy, Virgin & Martyr Saturday: St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Advent
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKEND Saturday ________________________ 5:00 pm Sunday ________________ 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Sept-May only ___________________ 5:30 pm
WEEKDAY Monday through Saturday ________ 8:30 am
24 HOUR PRAYER CHAIN 651-462-0221 or 651-213-1220
WEBSITES: PARISH www.stpeterfl.org SCHOOL www.school.stpeterfl.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY—FRIDAY 9:00 am—4:30 pm
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Celebrated twice a month. Please call the parish office to schedule Baptism Preparation Class and Baptism.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION FOLLOWING WEEKDAY MASS Saturdays 3:30 pm—4:30 pm or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING To schedule, please call the Pastoral Care Office or the after-hour number on the front of the bulletin.
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Please call the parish office one year in advance to begin the marriage program and to schedule the wedding.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES HOSPITALIZED/HOMEBOUND The sick and homebound of the parish may arrange to receive Holy Communion by calling the parish office.
WEEKLY READINGS & OBSERVANCES
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the Church of Saint Peter, in union with Rome and serving the Forest Lake area, are called to make Jesus Christ known and loved.
We do this through our families, neighbors, school and places of work, recognizing Christ in all people.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS
December 15th is our collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Roughly 94% of donations directly aid senior reli-gious members. Your gifts will provide for the ongoing needs of hundreds of aging religious men & women. A portion of the proceeds also underwrite resources on retirement planning and eldercare delivery.
Envelopes are included in your parish envelope packet. Please place them in the regular collection basket. Thank you for your generosity!
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PRAYER REQUEST Aaron Taylor Andrew Clark Ann Schneider Ben Montes Betty Marquart Bill Dejarlais Bill Hanrahan Blake Rebelein Bob Rupar Brittany Sperr Candy Mousolf Caroline Greene Cindy Mitchel Dan Jaeb Diane Eaton Dick Kaselnak Dorothy Kvitek Edward Wawack Eric Johnson Gary Andert Isabel Koegel Jaiden Fonchenelake Jerry Pounds John Milbauer John Schumacker Joseph Jungmann Judy Marleau Karen Krier Kathy Baird Kevin Sternhagen Laura Dolan Lori Barness Maria Bloomberg Marshyl Wenninger Marv Herges Mary Ann Broos Mike Frokjer Nona Okerstrom Shannon Healy Stella Peltier Steven Bahr Susan Weber
To add or remove a name please contact:
Lisa Engstrom at 651-982-2229 or [email protected].
***We will include names for 3 months.
PASTORAL CARE
The Church of St. Peter has a long tradition of remem-bering those less fortunate during the holiday season.
Our “Giving Trees” are unlit trees located at both church entrances. The Spirit of Giving makes them bright!
Please choose an ornament for one of the organizations/needs below & return both the ornament & your gift to the Parish Office by Dec. 20th.
Gift Cards for Food/Gas for St. Peter’s Families
Feed My Starving Children
Lakes Life Care Center
Sharing and Caring Hands
NET Ministries
Forest Lake Children’s Fund
Angel Foundation
St. Andrews Homeless Shelter
St. Peter’s Tethered Donkey Fund
Visitation Monastery
Listening House
Please make checks payable to the specific organization that you choose.
Thank you for your prayers & generosity!
Congratulations Deacon Matthew Damiani On Your Ordination To The
Permanent Diaconate!
We pray that God blesses your ministry!
Reception following 11am Mass on Sunday, December 8th
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FAITH FORMATION
Did you know that 150 Faith Formation students learned about the Jesse Tree during classes on Decem-ber 4th? Did you know that St. Peter’s Sunday School will be having an Advent Program on Sunday December 15th after the 9:30 a.m. Mass in St. Peter’s Hall C and D? Did you know that the Parish is invited to St. Peter’s Sunday School Advent Program to learn what Sunday School is all about? Did you know that St. Peter has a new Youth Minister/Confirmation Coordina-tor starting on December 5th and his name is David Flynn? Did you know that St. Peter’s Youth are very excited about David Flynn accept-ing the position and getting started? Did you know that the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary Bake Sale benefits St. Peter’s Faith Formation, Youth and Confirmation programs?
Cana Dinner
Marriage
Celebration!
Because of You
FRIDAY | JANUARY 31 | 6-9PM
All Married Couples
Are Welcome!
Speaker, Joe Roueche, has been igniting the Catholic faith in par-ents, parishes, and young people with his inspiring and dynamic
presentations for many years! Joe speaks throughout the Archdio-cese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, has been featured on Relevant Radio, and has spoken at hundreds of events and parishes, reaching thousands. Joe is very happily married to his wonderful wife of 23 years, Margaret. They have 3 teens and reside in Minneapolis.
Please join us for an inspiring evening!
Archdiocesan Youth Day was at St. Thomas Academy on November 16th! St. Peter’s youth continue to live & learn their faith!
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Mission: In partnership with church and family, we, at Saint Peter Catholic School, provide a solid foundation in the Catho-
lic Faith, promote academic excellence, and prepare our students for a lifetime of service to God and neighbor.
Philosophy of Education: Saint Peter Catholic School works in partnership with students, parents, clergy, and the Church community to pro-
vide the opportunity for each child to reach their academic potential, while developing a strong foundation in
the Catholic Faith and teaching.
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stpeterschool Saint Peter Catholic School A foundation of faith and academic excellence
Come and see what’s possible for your child at St. Peter Catholic School!
Please join us for an admissions event to learn more.
ADMISSION EVENTS
Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten
Information Evening
Monday, January 6th, 6:00 pm
All-School Open House (Preschool – Grade 8)
Sunday, February 2nd, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
All-School Open House & Science Fair (Preschool –
Grade 8)
Sunday, March 8th, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
At the admissions events, you will have the opportunity
to tour our classrooms, meet our teachers, learn about
our curriculum, and see how Saint Peter Catholic School
can provide the foundation for your child’s success.
At St. Peter Catholic School, you can expect: • A strong curriculum including Religion, Reading, Math, STEM and Technology.
• Smaller class sizes with more individualized attention (max class size is 20).
• Quality academics and higher expectations to help all children succeed.
• A safe, caring and inviting school environment.
• The development of good study habits, strong critical thinking skills, and excellent verbal & written communication skills.
For more information or to schedule a tour, call the school office at 651-982-2216 or visit us online at
www.school.stpeterfl.org. Scholarships are available for transfer students in grades K – 8!
**Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins January 2, 2020. Visit our website: www.school.stpeterfl.org or go to: http://mytads.com/a/stpetersmn to apply for enrollment.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2019 8:00 am Fr. Joseph Trinka † 9:30 am Shirley Vandermause † 11:00 am Hildegarde Hopp † 5:30 pm People of the Parish
MONDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2019 8:30 am Greg LaCroix †
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 8:30 am Marie Pohlkamp †
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019
8:30 am Bernice Romie †
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 8:30 am Marge Sygulla †
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019
8:30 am Eugene & Terry Fink †
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 8:30 am Dennis “Pete” Peters † 5:00 pm People of the Parish
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 8:00 am Fr. Joseph Trinka † 9:30 am Todd Cina 11:00 am Myrtle & Emblem Sires † 5:30 pm Mike & Savannah Friesen & Jack Louis †
CALENDAR OF EVENTS MASS INTENTIONS
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 08, 2019 8:00 am Sunday Mass 9:30 am Sunday Mass 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am RCIC 11:00 am Sunday Mass 12:00 pm Deacon Reception 5:30 pm Sunday Mass
MONDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2019 8:30 am Daily Mass/Confessions/Rosary 6:30 pm RCIA 7:00 pm Boy Scouts 7:00 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 pm Knights of Columbus Officer Meeting
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 8:30 am Daily Mass/Confessions/Rosary 9:45 am Women’s Morning Bible Study 5:00 pm Tuesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 pm Tuesday Evening Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 8:15 am Chaplet for our Youth 8:30 am Daily Mass/Confessions/Rosary 10:00 am Bible Timeline 5:15 pm Faith Formation Session One 6:00 pm Children & Youth Christmas Choir Rehearsal 6:15 pm LifeTeen/Confirmation Year II 7:00 pm Faith Formation Session Two 7:00 pm Handbell Rehearsal
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2019 8:30 am Daily Mass/Confessions/Rosary 12:00 pm Young at Heart Advent Luncheon 6:30 pm American Heritage Girls 7:00 pm Our Lady of the Lakes Rosary
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 8:30 am Daily Mass/Confessions/Rosary
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 7:00 am Men’s Morning Bible Study 7:00 am Secular Franciscans 8:30 am Daily Mass/Confessions/Rosary 3:30 pm Confessions 5:00 pm Anticipatory Mass 5:00 pm KC Women’s Auxiliary Bake Sale
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2019 8:00 am Sunday Mass 8:30 am KC Pancake Breakfast/Ladies Aux. Bake Sale 9:30 am Sunday Mass 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am RCIC 10:30 am Sunday School Advent Program/Family Fun Event 11:00 am Sunday Mass 12:00 pm Baptisms 5:30 pm Sunday Mass
SUNDAY COLLECTIONS
Giving November 23rd & 24th:
Sunday Envelopes $12,048.28 Sunday Plate $1,308.42 Electronic $2,484.85 Total Weekly Collection $15,841.55
Fiscal Year July 1, 2019—June 30, 2020 Received Year to Date $425,197.05 Anticipated Year to Date $432,785.00
Difference + or (-) ($7,587.95)
Thank you for your generosity!
If you would like to donate online please contact our Accounting Department to get started or visit:
https://stpeterfl.weshareonline.org
Have you changed your phone number or email? Moved? Need weekly contribution envelopes?
Please contact Wendy Weyer to update your info:
Wendy Weyer | 651-982-2227 | [email protected]
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Start the New Year out by Volunteering! Service Opportunity for St. Peter Members: January 5th—January 11th St. Andrew’s Family Shelter in Hugo, MN
Help families from our own neighborhood who are experi-encing homelessness by signing up for a volunteer shift at
the shelter! St. Andrew’s Family Shelter is an overnight shelter where families, from our own neighborhoods, stay while receiving case management at the Community Resource Center at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi. We are especially in need of overnight shifts.
TO SIGN UP, PLEASE VISIT: STPETERFL.ORG/ST-ANDREWS
See the north entry hall bulletin board for details on duties and forms. All Vol-unteers are required to complete a volunteer application for a background check and view a Safe Church training video prior to volunteering. The Church and School of St. Peter also requires completion of Virtus Training.
For volunteer information, questions, or applications, please contact: Kathy Garry at 651-464-2667 | [email protected] OR
Mary DuPlessis-Tchida at 651-402-8040 | [email protected].
Thank you in advance for being a part of this ecumenical outreach ministry!
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
FUNDRAISER! DECEMBER 15TH
Hope to see you there!
We will be serv-
ing from 8:30am
-11:00am in
St. Peter’s Multi-
Purpose Room.
Proceeds will benefit
Faith Vocations!
FAITH WORKS MINISTRY
Thank you to all parishioners who
contributed by donating gifts, monetary gifts, or labor to make St. Peter’s Annual Military Outreach a great success!
Special Thanks to:
• The St. Peter’s preschool children who deco-rated the Christmas stockings
• The Office Angels who made notes and holy cards to send with the gifts
• The Sixth Grade Faith Formation students who sorted the donations and the Faith For-mation students who made Christmas cards
• The dedicated group of parishioners who stuffed the stockings and packed the boxes for shipping (They called themselves “St. Peter’s Stuffers!”)
Due to all of you, we were able to send 192 Christmas stockings and numerous boxes of other gifts to our military men and women and the veterans of the Minnesota Veterans Home. What a great community effort—a labor of love! Blessings to all!
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DIVINE MERCY PERPETUAL ADORATION CHAPEL
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES
Time 12am 1am 2am 3am 4am 5am 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm 10pm 11pm
Sun 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Mon 1 1 1 1 1
Tues 1 1 2 2 1
Weds 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Thurs 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Fri 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sat 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Spend the best hour of your week in the Adoration Chapel with our Lord!
ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS: Sunday: 12:45 pm to Saturday: 4:45 pm Chapel access is through the north door of the Church Building—Door 4. To access the Adoration Chapel after hours, please call the parish office for the code.
New Adorers, Subs, & Visitors Are Always Welcome!
Want to become an Adorer? Visit: https://stpeterfl.org/adoration Questions? Want to change your contact information or adoration hours? Contact: Wendy Weyer | 651-982-2227 | [email protected]
2 2 Adorers are needed
1 Only 1 scheduled adorer, 1 needed
Chapel Closed
2 or more adorers are already scheduled
Volunteers Needed! Many volunteers are needed for each Mass celebrated at St. Peter.
There is something for everyone! Join us!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) Lectors Sacristans Adult Funeral Servers Videographers to record the 9:30am Sunday Mass Ushers Servers (students grades 4-12) Musicians Cantors Choir Members Handbell Ringers
Scheduling for all Liturgical ministries is done on a personal preference basis for Mass times, dates, and frequency.
Contact Bonnie Wurscher | 651-982-2224 |[email protected]
SING TO THE LORD A NEW SONG!
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RETURN TO PARISH OFFICE | YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WITH INFO
Catholic agencies provide important social services to vulnerable people and families, including in the areas of adoption and foster care. In order to con-tinue to offer care to people in need, the Church must be free to operate in accordance with her con-victions.
A 2016 regulation from Health and Human Services (HHS) threatened to shut out faith-based social ser-vice providers, including adoption and foster care agencies that respect a child’s right to a mother and a father. To restrict faith-based organizations’ work by infringing on religious freedom is unfair and serves no one, especially the children in need of these services. The Trump Administration has pro-posed a change to the 2016 rule, which would give faith-based agencies the space to continue to serve.
When there are over 400,000 children are in foster care, we need to take steps to increase – not de-crease – their opportunities to be placed with safe and loving families. Join the USCCB in urging the Administration to adopt the proposed rule change. Take action today! Health and Human Services: https://www.hhs.gov
CALL TO ACTION