Saint Mary Catholic Church 32 1

st St. NE

Winnebago, Minnesota

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church 214 S. Holland

Blue Earth, Minnesota

Pastor: Fr. Andrew Beerman ; Associate Pastor: Fr. Brian Mulligan Administrative Assistant: Pat Boettcher; Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Angie Nagel & Pat Salic

Maintenance: Duane Rorman (SS Peter & Paul)

Office: 214 S. Holland, Blue Earth; 507-526-5626 – Priest’s phone: 507-235-5535 Website: www.sspeterpaulmary.org

Summer Office hours: Mon., 8 a.m. – noon., Tues., 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., Wed., 9 a.m. – noon., Thurs., 8:00 – noon.

Sunday, July 7th, 2019 – 14th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, 5:15 p.m., SS. Peter & Paul

Sunday, 8:00 a.m., St. Mary

Sunday, 10:00 a.m., SS. Peter & Paul

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., St. Mary

Wednesday, 7:30 a.m., SS. Peter & Paul

Thursday, 10:00 a.m., St Luke’s, Blue Earth

Friday, 8:30 a.m., SS. Peter & Paul (1st Friday

Mass is followed by Holy Hour)

Please check page 2 of bulletin for

any changes to the schedule

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., SS. Peter & Paul

Sunday, 7:15 – 7:45 a.m., St. Mary

Sacrament of Baptism

Arrangements are made by contacting the pastor in

advance of the date.

Sacrament of Marriage

Arrangements for preparation & the date are made by

contacting the pastor at least 6 months before.

Pastoral Care of the Elderly/Sick

Please contact the pastor when someone is hospitalized or

homebound.

Prayer Network

Anyone wishing to have the prayerful support of our

parish community may relay your prayer request to Ruth

Kastner (943-3478) or Jeanette Verdoorn (526-2333) to

initiate the calling tree.

For prayers requests for St. Mary's, call Mary Franta

(893-4326) or Chris Rockers (893-3729).

Faith Formation We have resources & activities for growth & formation

of faith in all members of all ages. For our young people,

we have programs & youth ministries coordinated by

Angie Nagel at SS. Peter & Paul (526-5626) & Pat Salic

at St. Mary (236-2195).

Joining or Returning to the Catholic Church

The rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the

process for adults to become members of the Catholic

Church. For additional information, please contact the

pastor.

To rent the Social Hall of SS Peter & Paul

To schedule activities/events, please contact Pat

Boettcher(526-5626)

Bulletin notices Contact Pat by Wednesday afternoon at

the office (patsspp@bevcomm.net) or by phone (526-

5626).

Fr. Beerman’s Column

May the peace of Christ be with you,

Please remember to sign up your children for

Totus Tuus summer faith formation program

which will be at St. John Vianney in Fairmont July

21-26. Many other churches have Vacation Bible

School and this is similar to those programs but it

includes the celebration of the Mass and learning

about the Sacraments of the Church as well as

Marian devotion. There is a daytime program that

runs from 9:00am to 2:30pm for those going into

1st through 6th grade. This will take place on

Monday through Friday, and includes large group

activities and songs, learning about the Sacraments

and Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary,

celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and

the Mass as well as games and introduction to the

lives of the saints. The evening program runs from

7:30-9:30 for those going into 7th through 12th

grade (graduated seniors are welcome as well).

This includes games, skits, learning about the

sacraments, Adoration and Confession and an

activity night. Students from Sts. Peter and Paul

Parish, Holy Family, and St. Mary’s are strongly

encouraged to attend as well.

We are in need of volunteers to provide meals for

the team, snacks and to serve the snacks, and

everyone is welcome to come to the potluck

supper on Wednesday July 24 at 5:30pm.

During the month of July we will be celebrating

the following feast days:

July 3 is the celebration of St. Thomas the

Apostle, who doubted that Jesus had rose from the

dead until he could put his finger in the nail marks

and his hand in the side of Jesus. Because of the

doubt of St. Thomas, our faith has been

strengthened. He is the patron saint of those who

struggle with doubts of their faith. He is also the

patron saint of builders and those who are blind.

July 6 is the feast day of St. Maria Goretti who

gave her life rather than commit a sin of impurity

with the hired hand on their farm. She was stabbed

14 times by a file, but appeared later to the man

who did it, and forgave him, saying she would

pray that he could be forgiven this sin by God. He

converted and became a brother, spending the rest

of his life in a monastery doing penance for his

sin. Maria Goretti is the patron saint of teenage

girls and those striving to live purity.

July 16 is the memorial of Our Lady of Mount

Carmel who appeared to St. Simon Stock with the

scapular saying, “Whoever dies wearing this

scapular shall not suffer the fires of hell.” There

will be a special Carmelite celebration on that day

at Annunciation Hermitage in Austin, MN.

July 23 is the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden.

She had visions in prayer of the sufferings of

Christ and the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She

is the patron saint of Sweden.

Finally on July 25 is the feast day of St. James

the Greater. He was an apostle to the people of

Spain and his tomb is at Santiago de Compostela.

This has become a famous pilgrimage site, with

many people walking the Camino for several days

or weeks to arrive at the church of St. James and

receive the pilgrim blessing.

In next week’s gospel, Luke 10:25-37, we have

the parable of the Good Samaritan in response to

the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells

this story to illustrate that to love our neighbor

means to be compassionate to others in their time

of need. The Samaritan, and not the priest or

Levite, actually came to the aid of the man who

was robbed and beaten. It is also a parable of Jesus

himself who has come to the aid of humanity who

has been robbed of original grace by Satan and left

for dead. Jesus cares for us by pouring oil and

wine into our wounds and brings about healing in

our souls. Please be generous to the missionary

appeal and pray for our young people who are

attending the retreat at Steubenville Rochester.

God Bless you,

Fr. Andrew Beerman

Mass Schedule – BE=SS Peter & Paul, W=St. Mary’s Mon No Mass Tue. /W 8:30 AM – Living & Deceased of the Rosary Society Wed./BE 7:30 AM – Jim & Lucy Dols Thur. BE – St. Luke’s 10:00AM – Catholic Daughters Fri. /BE 8:30AM – Leo Killion Sat. /BE 5:15PM – Gene Uppena Sun./W 8:00AM – MaryAnn Ziegler Sun./BE 10:00AM – Dan Driscoll

NEXT WEEK’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE:

Sat. , July 13: Servers: Nick Frundt SSPP Eucharistic Ministers: Chuck Frundt/Lorraine Hassing & Becky Spencer Gift Bearers: Dennis & Mary Warner Ushers: Loren Prescher Group Sun., July 14: Servers: Jack Hardy St. Mary’s Eucharistic Ministers: Mark Franta/Chuck Murry & Len Sonnek Gift Bearers: Beth & David Barriga Ushers: Mike Findley & Rich Findley Sun., July 14: Servers: Luke Carr SSPP Marie Carr Ministers of Communion Margaret Haag/Shawn Hassing & Pat Boettcher Gift Bearers: Dan & Kim Warner Family Ushers: Chuck Murphy Group +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Starting July 1 if you need to contact Fr. Beerman

or Fr. Mulligan, call St. John Vianney at 507-235-

5535

KC Corner

July 8th-KC Officers meeting @ 6:30 with Reg.

meeting to follow at 7pm.

Catholic Daughters: CDA Mass will be at St.

Luke’s on Thursday, July 11th

. We will visit with

residents after Mass.

From Fr. Klein

How can I say thanks enough? I could fill a page. Thanks

first to God, who told Bishop Quinn six years ago to ask

me to come here. Why do I ever doubt God? Why do I

ever question the Holy Spirit’s inspirations?? I should

have known from the beginning that something good was

in store for me.

Thanks, second, to the staff & support people closest to

me day-to-day: Pat Boettcher, Angie Nagel & Duane

Rorman. They’ve had a special place in the service of

these parishes in recent years & have been not only good

to work with for me personally but always have the good

of members & our parishes uppermost in mind. “One

plants, another waters, God causes the growth,” Paul

says (1 Cor. 3:8-9). As waterers (& more), they have

been models of respect & trustworthiness. We expect no

less from those who work for the Church. They exceed.

And thanks as much to the many others in St. Mary’s &

SS Peter & Paul who are not paid but are no less

dedicated to the life of our parishes & the mission of the

Church—people like Council members & cemetery

sextons come to mind. Also, I have a special place for the

many people who help with liturgy: musicians, sacristans,

coordinators of liturgical ministries, homebound & St.

Luke’s communion ministers. And catechists! The list

goes on & on. It isn’t so much my personal thanks that go

to you (after all, it isn’t me you’re serving!), but the

thanks of the many, many parishioners you love & serve.

They thank you. (I’m just the messenger.)

I leave with lots & lots of gratitude, & inspiration. (As

Melvin Udall said to Carol Connelly, “You make me want

to be a better man.”) And also memories of day-to-day

life here that included a rich vein of amusement. Your

names & faces are everywhere & will stay vivid as I

repeat to myself—& others (always prudently!)—many,

many things that I heard from you. Some I wrote down. I

wish I had more!

Finally, I leave with some envy. I envy Frs. Beerman &

Mulligan for what they’re inheriting. And I envy you for

the leadership & ministry & priestly & liturgical presence

you will have in them. You’re blessed. I can’t imagine

myself not a priest, but if I could I would want to be a

parishioner at St. Mary’s & SS Peter & Paul. And so,

finally, to God I can only pray, “Loving God, I commend

to your care all those you have given us to love.”

Benefit for Malcom Maday son of David and Bethany Maday

will be held on Sat. July 13th

at the Ghost Town Tavern in

Inogene. A Pork Burger meal will be served from 5pm until

gone for a free will donation. There will be a silen auction from

5-7PM. Malcom had a liver transplant on April 25th

and the

proceeds will help the Maday family cover current and future

medical expenses. Donations may also be sent to Bank

Midwest in Fairmont in Malcolm Maday’s name.

The Courier, our Diocesan newspaper, will no longer be

mailed to parishioners. They are now available at the church

entrance at SSPP & St. Mary’s. Take one for yourself and

anyone who may not get to church to pick theirs up. The July

issue is here now.

Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 10 at the Trinity Lutheran

Church (235 East 7th St.) in Blue Earth. The drive is open for

appointments from 12 pm - 5 pm. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-

800-733-2767), or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter:

TRINITYLUTHERAN to schedule an appointment. Sponsored

by Blue Earth Area High School.

The 48th annual LITOMYSL SUMMER FESTIVAL at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Litomysl, rural Owatonna, will be Sunday, July 28th, beginning with a Polka Mass at 10 a.m. by the Litomyslaneous Polka Band. Lunch in the church basement 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food and refreshment stands outdoors 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come to the Czech community of Litomysl on July 28th for a fun-filled day. Check our website: www.litomysl.webs.com

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Next weekend, we will host Fr. Vincent Germace from Nigeria to speak about the work of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Nigeria in bringing the message of Christ to the Poor. The Catholic population is estimated to be 95,000 and growing. Minna Diocese ministers to mostly peasant farmers, petty traders and students. Given the challenges of poverty and being in the midst of a Muslim population that is not always tolerant, the Diocese, is committed to responding to the issues of social justice, health care and human development. Don’t miss this great opportunity to share in the missionary work of the Catholic Church by standing in solidarity with your brothers and sisters in need. The Diocese depends on your

kind generosity to effectively provide and sustain primary

health care programs, like immunization, clinics for the

treatment of minor diseases, pre-natal and post-natal care for

pregnant mothers in poor and remote areas of the diocese. We

build schools in rural communities, dig cisterns for cleaner and

better sanitary conditions and support the building of churches

in rural communities for the dignity of the Eucharist. Minna

Diocese appreciates whatever support you are able to give at

this time. God bless you

SACRIFICIAL GIVING

Sacrificial Giving, SS Peter & Paul: 6/29 &30 /2019

Adult/Plate giving needed weekly: $4,292.00

Adult/Plate giving last week: $3,452.13

Adult/Plate giving needed yr-to-date: $227,476.00

Adult/Plate giving fiscal yr-to-date: $222,789.04

Sacrificial Giving, St. Mary: 6/30/2019

Adult/Plate giving needed weekly: $1,057.00

Adult/Plate giving last week: $941.00

Adult/Plate giving needed yr-to-date: $56,021.00

Adult/Plate giving fiscal yr-to-date: $64,197.64

FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS Angie Nagel - 526-5626 (office) - 526-3485 (home) - 507-276-5114 (cell), angieyouthministry@bevcomm.net

Fall Rummage Sale

Are you cleaning out your basement, garage and/or closets and finding things you don't need or use or want anymore? Don't throw those things away! Save them for the SSPP Youth Rummage Sale fundraiser this Fall! Unfortunately, we don't have a place to store things before the sale in September so hopefully you can find a corner somewhere in your home to pile things up. If you have a question about whether or not we will take something you would like to donate, please don't hesitate to call me anytime.

TOTUS TUUS being offered at SJV this summer! Grades 1-6 -- July 22-26, 9:00AM - 2:30PM -- Prayer, snacks, songs, games, skits, water activities, daily Mass and so much more! Grades 7-12 -- July 21-25, 7:30 - 9:40PM -- Prayer, discussion, snacks, fellowship, and fun activities! Cost: $20 per child / family max of $40

3 Day VBS coming to SSPP!

Who: Children age 4 - Grade 5 (2018/2019 school year) When: August 7, 8, and 9 Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM (Snack & Lunch included!) Cost: $20.00 per child Registration information will be available soon! 6th-12th graders and adults will be needed to help!

Calling all Young Singers

Come sing with the National Catholic Youth Choir! Friday, July 12, 2019 -- 2:00 - 8:00PM Concert performance will be at 7:00PM. Our Lady of Good Counsel, Mankato, MN Rehearse and perform with world renown conductor Andre Heywood. Free t-shirt and dinner included. Register at www.CatholicYouthChoir.org. Sponsored by the College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University.