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WELCOME AND BLESSINGS TO ALL WHO ENTER OUR CHURCHES!

APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL AREA FAITH COMMUNITY

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 ................................... [email protected]

Deacon Steve Spilman ................................ 507-217-6432

Dale Mack - Admin. Chair .......................... 507-381-6721

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 ..................................... [email protected]

Website .............................................. churchofstpeter.org

BULLETIN DEADLINE

SOCIAL MEDIA St. Peter - Monday Noon

St. Paul - Tuesday 9:30am

MISSION STATEMENT:

United and inspired by the Holy Trinity, we are disciples guiding disciples.

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AREA FAITH COMMUNITY CONTACTS Pastor .......................................................... Father Todd Petersen

507-931-1628 x110 [email protected]

Director of Music.................................................... Barbara Frank


Faith Formation Director ........................................... Mary Grack


Business Manager ............................................. Jennifer Schugel


Deacon Tony Grack ............................................... 507-327-8114

Deacon John Reed ............... C: 218-820-9117 H: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 ........................................................................ 507-931-2810

Principal (Colleen Wenner) ........................ 507-931-2810 X 146

Email .......................... [email protected]

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

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UPCOMING SCHEDULES

Weekly Schedule Oct. 7 – Oct. 14

Sunday, Oct. 14 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Wisdom 7:7-11 / Hebrews 4:12-13 / Mark 10:17-30

8:00 am ................................................... Mass, St. Paul

10:00 am .................... Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter

10:00 am ............................................... Sunday School

4:00 pm Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Meeting

5:30 pm ....... LifeTeen Mass (+Loren & Dolores Denn)

7:00 pm ............................................................. LifeTeen

Monday, October 15

Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1 / Luke 11:29-32

7:30 am ........................................Confession, St. Peter

8:00 am ...................... Mass (+Bill Depuydt ), St. Peter

9:00 am ........................................................ Bible Study

Tuesday, October 16

Galatians 5:1-6 / Luke 11:37-41


8:00 am ........................... Mass (+Jim Miller ), St. Peter

Wednesday, October 17

Galatians 5:18-25 / Luke 11:42-46

7:30 am ......................................... Confession, St. Paul

8:00 am ..................................................... Mass St. Paul

8:15 am .......................................... JI Prayer - Grade 3

11:00 am ............................................ Salad Luncheon

6:00 pm ....................................... BINGO at the Legion

Thursday, October 18

2 Timothy 4:10-17 / Luke 10:1-9


8:00 am .......... Mass (+Matthew Rheaume), St. Peter

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm ...................................... Adoration


7:30 pm .......................... 4th Degree Knights Meeting

Friday, October 19

Ephesians 1:11-14 / Luke 12:1-7


8:00 am ........................... Mass (+Leo Khule), St. Peter

5:00 pm .............................................................. Fish Boil

Saturday, October 20

Ephesians 1:15-23 / Luke 12:8-12

11:00 am ................................... Bernita Seitzer Funeral

3:00 pm ........................................Confession, St. Peter

4:00 pm ...................... Mass (+Parish Family), St. Peter

Sunday, Oct. 21 - 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah 53:10-11 / Hebrews 4:14-16 / Mark 10:35-45

8:00 am ................................................... Mass, St. Paul

10:00 am ..................... Mass (+Tim Johnson), St. Peter

12:00 pm .... Mass (+Margaret K. Bowden), Gustavus

Ministry of Liturgy Schedule

October 20 - 4:00 pm

SERVERS: Joseph Connor, Liam Schloesser

EME: Eileen Attenberger, Bert Connor, Mary Ann

Enz, Mary Ann Harty, Cindy Lynch

GIFTS: Jeff & Jean Germscheid

LECTOR: Shawn Schloesser

USHERS: Volunteers Needed

October 21 - 10:00 am

SERVERS: Nora Whipps, Kyla Yost

EME: Mark & Sue Krzmarzick, Terri Michels, Marge

Miller, Judy Pedersen, Kathy Steiner

GIFTS: Bruce & Heidi Wenner

LECTOR: Mandy Salfer

USHERS: Audrey Schmitz, Steve & Maureen Carlson

All Saints Mass— October 31st 5pm

We are looking for people to help with the various

ministries for the All Saints Eve Mass on Wednesday,

October 31 at 5pm. Please email Sarah at

[email protected] or call the parish

office. Thank you!

Rosary

October 21 Rosary led by the LifeTeen

There is a rosary before weekday Mass at 7:30am in

the Chapel.

Coffee and Donuts

Join us for the next coffee and rolls on Sunday,

October 21.

October 21: Joan Werner and Judy Pedersen

Seven Sacraments: Penance as Healing and Forgiveness: Episode 9

St. Peter Access Channel 7

Wednesday, October 17 - 9 pm

Thursday, October 18 - 10 am

Father Brian Mullady, O.P., S.T.D., presents an in-

depth study of the moral doctrine of the Church vis-

a-vis the moral problems our post-Vatican II era

faces. Issues such as conscience, freedom, law,

and the formation of moral maturity are the topics

of this 13-part series.

Congratulations to our newly Baptized member:

Gauge Richmond Kitt son of Kyle & Rachel

May he grow in grace and favor.

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A NOTE FROM FATHER

Dear Parishioners, Last weekend, Jennifer shared the year-end financial report. If you were not here, there

are extra reports in the narthex for you to look at. Most of the report is self-explanatory, but if you have

questions, please ask Jennifer or me. There may be some confusion due to the numbers from now on will

be pulled directly from the software that Jennifer uses (this is especially true of the Thrift store, as its income

is divided out to JIS and Faith Formation). Jennifer also mentioned that we had a financial audit. We will be

getting a final written report in couple of months. The auditors will send all the finished reports (there were

about 14 parishes audited this year) to Bishop LeVoir and the Diocesan finance office first, and then Bishop

approves the reports to be sent to the parishes. We will have someone (most likely a council member)

share a summary of that report after which we receive it. Some of the issues they raised in their oral report

to us we have already addressed or were in the midst of addressing, such as using the software to

reconcile and balance the accounts (the Balance sheet now does that) or having a policy on

unbudgeted expenses. There were several other minor things involving written policies.

Next week, we will be visited by the auditor for the Safe Environment program. The auditor will confirm that

all employees and volunteers are in full compliance with background checks and documentation (the

Sexual Misconduct Policy Form B), training, and updated online training. Sarah has been working hard to

assure that all the proper documentation is collected. This is a high-priority matter, so thank you to all

volunteers and employees for being in compliance.

The Marathon was great. Thanks to Colleen Wenner, teachers, parents and students. Thanks to the KCs for

the lunch following. While the weather was a little gray, I think that there was so much joy and fun that the

clouds did not make a difference.

Faith Formation is off to a great start, thank you Mary, Heather, Ben, and John and all volunteers for your

service. Also, we are blessed to have Men’s group, women’s group, Bible study, and Moms’ groups. There

is no lack of opportunity to serve or to learn!

~ In Christ, Fr. Todd

JOHN IRELAND/LITTLE ANGELS NEWS

We are a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values,

Academic Excellence, and Christian Service.

www.churchofstpeter.org/ji

507.931.2810

We are a school readiness program focused on faith and service which nurtures the whole child embracing

individual talents and abilities in a welcoming, caring, and safe environment.

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CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION

Sunday, 10/7 — Adult - $2,319.00 / Plate - $138.00

Hurricane Relief – $142.00 / D.U.F. – $25.00

Social Concerns – $25.00

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Wed., 10/17 – 8:00 am – †Whitey Mayer

Sun., 10/21 – 8:00 am - †Ashley Leonard

MINISTRY OF LITURGY

Sunday, October 21

USHERS: Ruth Brandel, Randy Dorn, Tim Zins

LECTOR: Dale Mack

EME: Jay Dorn, Rhonda Ganger, Dale Mack, Dcn

Steve, Colette Thorson

SACRISTAN: Dcn Steve

SERVERS: John Hiniker

GIFTS: Ruth Brandel, Phyllis Wenner

GREETERS: Ruth Brandel

The sick and/or homebound: God is taking care of

you. Pam Bernal, LeAnna Brown, Millie Dorn, Charlie

and Dianne Epper, Lisa Hackett Family, Sarah

Iverson, Helyna Mack, Herman Mettler, Shirley

Michels, Logan Moan, Daniel Podol, Matt Reichard,

Pete Reinhart, Pat Zins, Greg, Richard, Rob, Scott,

Troy. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized.

Nursing Home Residents: Mary Ann Mans, New

Perspective, Mankato. Rose Meurer, Oak Terrace,

North Mankato. Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills, New

Ulm.

Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary

Jo Weber.

Assisted Living: Carl Betzing, Monarch Meadows,

North Mankato. 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.

PARISH NOTES:

1. ROSARY before Mass on the Sundays in October

at 7:40 a.m. October is the month of the Rosary

honoring Mary our Queen. The Rosary will be prayed

each Sunday before Mass at 7:40 am. Volunteers to

lead can call Donna Giefer at 232-3624 or 381-3015.

2. NEW DATE FOR CHURCH CLEANING:

Wednesday, October 24, 1:00 pm.

3. Church of St. Michael, Morgan, Annual Roast Beef

Dinner, Sunday, October 14. Roast beef dinner with

pumpkin or apple dessert will be served 10:30 am to

1:00 pm. Take-out orders available. Tickets: Adults/

All Take-outs - $10 / Children Under 12 - $5 /

Preschool - $3. There will also be a country store and

cash drawing.

4. Trunk n’ Treat, Friday, October 26, 7:00 pm Nicollet

Public School. If you would like to have a Trunk,

please email [email protected] to register your

Trunk. All Trunks need to be ready and on site by

6:30 p.m.

5. St. Padre Pio Relics Tour, Cathedral of the Holy

Trinity, New Ulm, Sunday, October 28.

10:00 am — Holy Mass in honor of St. Pio celebrated

by Bishop John LeVoir.

11:00 am – 6:30 pm — Time for veneration of relics

and confessions available.

Refreshments, religious goods for purchase and the

viewing of an informational video on Padre Pio will

all be available in Leifeld Hall.

For more information go to www.dnu.org or

contact: Diocese of New Ulm, Office of Worship –

507-233-5320 / [email protected]

6. Church of St. Paul, Comfrey, Sausage Dinner,

Sunday, October 28 with a 10:00 am Mass. The

buffet-style sausage, sauerkraut dinner with all the

fixings is served 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets: Adults

- $12 / Children (ages 6-12) - $5 / Preschool (5 and

under) - $3. Take-outs available. There will be

homemade candy, baked and canned goods,

fresh produce, etc. Drawing at 2:00 pm.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.dnu.org

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CHURCH OF ST. PETER

Growing Together in a Stewardship

A Good Steward is Proactive

Proactive sounds like a tooth paste or mouth wash.

Actually, proactive means you make the choice.

You are to be a disciple of Christ. You are to be a

light in the world. You must choose these things.

Proactive means you choose to plan your life and

your activities. Being a good steward means you

have to be proactive in your choices about how

you use your time, talent and treasure.

Time: You have control over your time. You choose

how you will use your time. You can’t say, I’ll

become a Lector, if I have time. No, you have to

say I will become a Lector. You, and only you, are

responsible for how you use your time. Remember,

God gave you all the time you need to get done

the things He wants you to do. Note, sometimes you

should say no to something or somebody because

you know it is not the best use of your time for what

God wants you to do.

Talent: God gave you talents that He did not give

any other person living, or ever was, or ever will be.

If that is the case, there is no question you must use

and grow those talents to their full extent. If you

believe you don’t have any talents, then say a

prayer and think about things you like to do. There

are many ministries in your parish, many non-profits

in your community. All have volunteer opportunities.

Surely, one of those ministries has you name on it.

Step out and find it.

Treasure: Take a good look at how you financially

support the work of your parish. Note carefully the

words “Your Parish”. It is “Your Parish”. Look at how

much you contribute. Have you done enough?

How much is enough? Enough is when you give

and there are no more excuses why you don’t give

more. Being a Good Steward is hard work.

Mass 101 - A Walk Through the Mass

Have you ever wondered why we do things the

way we do at Mass each Sunday. Fr. Mike Schmitz

has a 60 minute DVD presentation of the “Walk

through the Mass”. Come and dig a little deeper

into the Mass. This video will be shown on 3 different

evenings:

Oct. 22 at 6:30 pm at St. Paul's

Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm at St. Peter's

Oct. 28 at 7:00 pm at St. Peter's

Up-Coming Faith Formation Calendar

Faith Formation Contacts

PreK-6, Adult: Mary Grack

[email protected]

LifeTeen: Heather Gilbertson

[email protected]

Edge: Ben Braswell

[email protected]

Confirmation: John Thoemke

[email protected]

Catholic Daughters

Thank you to all who attended the meeting on

Tuesday. Any lady 18 years or older are invited to

join us, get to know us and, hopefully become a

CDA sister. Next regent outing is October 21st-meet

at CC at 5pm.

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INFORMATION

CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE

Monday 10/15 Tuesday 10/16 Wednesday 10/17 Thursday 10/18 Friday 10/19 Saturday 10/20

50% off Men’s,

Women’s & Kids

Clothes (does

not include

Jackets & Coats)

50% Frames,

Pictures, Shelves

and Lamps

50% off Puzzles,

Games, Stuffed

Animals & Toys

50% off Shoes &

Boots

50% off Craft

Supplies &

Materials

Bag of books $1

50% off Men’s,

Women’s & Kids

Clothes (does not

include Jackets &

Coats)

Store Hours: M-F 9 am—5 pm,

Saturday 9 am—4 pm (507) 931-9150 - 401 S Minnesota Ave

Check out our Facebook Page

Come check out the great

Halloween Costumes!

Pie Ladies Are Retiring

I would like to give a special

thank you to Bonnie Bartlett for

organizing the Saint Peter Pie

Ladies 18 years ago. A thank you

to Sharon, Sue, Bev, Darlene,

Betty, Ruthie, Artie, Audrey,

Janice, Ginger, Nancy, Lil, Mert,

Eileen, Rosie, Pat, Sandy, Sue, Mary and Cindy for all

their time and talents given to this mission. The Pie

Ladies are retiring there rolling pins. Many thanks to

the KCs and Parish for supporting us. ~Joann Tate

World Mission Sunday

Calling All Mission Voices!

Next Sunday, World Mission Sunday, we are called

to be part of the Church’s missionary efforts,

supporting mission priests, religious Sisters and

Brothers, and lay catechists who provide loving

service to those most in need.

As Catholics around the world—here at home and

in the Missions - gather at the Eucharist around the

table of the Lord, let us…

PRAY for the Church’s worldwide missionary work

OFFER financial HELP through The Society for the

PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH for vulnerable

communities throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America

and the Pacific Islands.

Catholic Watchmen Gathering

The Catholic Watchmen is a movement calling

men to be protectors, providers and leaders of their

families and parishes. Through regular gatherings,

men will come together to join in this mission to

protect their families through dinner, fellowship,

learning, and prayer.

Our first gathering will be on October 29th from 6:30

-8:30pm. Deacon Mark Kober will be speaking

about being a Catholic man

following the example of St.

Peter. All men of our parish are

invited to the event.

Future gathering will be on

January 28th and May 6th.

Thank You

I would like to thank the Pie Ladies and Ladies of

the parish that donated baked goods, canned

foods and produce for our Bake Sale. Also Sandy

Wilken and all the workers that helped made it a

big success! ~Joann

STEWARDSHIP OF DISCIPLES

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.

http://churchofstpeter.weshareonline.org

Treasure: Fiscal Year July 2018 - June 2019

Week ending: October 7, 2018 (current fiscal year)

Actual Weekly Budget

Adult Giving Envelopes $ 5,189.10

WeShare & Electronic Giving (ACH) $ 3,773.00

Total $ 8,962.10 $ 9,615.38

Loose Plate / Offertory $ 315.22 $ 288.46

Children’s Offertory $ 25.92 $ 28.85

Total Weekly Offertory $ 9,303.24 $ 9,932.69

Second Collection for Hurricane Florence &

Flooding: $649.73

Parish Trustees: Agnes Stensby & Jeff Borgmeier

Year to Date Contributions

$ 140,774.78

Year to Date Budget

$144,024.01

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