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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 .......................... 507-232-3496

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


Youth Minister .................................................. Charlie Berneche


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


Deacon John Reed ................................................ 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 (Heather) ..................................................... 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 December 24 - January 1

Sunday, December 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 / Luke 1:26-38

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

10:00 am ........................................................................ Mass

(+Mary Lou Erhorn & Sue Radke), St. Peter

Christmas Eve Mass

4:00 pm ................................................Christmas Eve Mass

(Parish Family), St. Peter

Christmas Mass at “Midnight”

8:00 pm ................................................ Christmas Eve Mass

(Raymond ‘Buz’ Hoffmann), St. Peter

Monday, December 25 - The Nativity of the Lord

Isaiah 52:7-10 / John 1:1-18

Offices Closed

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

10:00 am ............................................. Christmas Day Mass

(Terry Walter), St. Peter

Tuesday, December 26

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59 / Matthew 10:17-22

Offices Closed

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

8:00 am ...................... Mass (+Dorothy Willaert), St. Peter

6:30 pm ......................... Administrative Council, St. Peter

Wednesday, December 27

1 John 1:1-4 / John 20:1-8

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

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

Thursday, December 28

1 John 1:5-2:2 / Matthew 2:13-18


8:00 am ......................... Mass (+Charles Stoffel), St. Peter

1:00 pm—10:00 pm ........................................... Adoration

3:30 pm .............................................. Confession, St. Peter

9:30 pm ....................................................Night Watchmen

Friday, December 29

1 John 2:3-11 / Luke 2:22-35


8:00 am ............... Mass (+Vicki Schaus Carter), St. Peter

Saturday, December 30

1 John 2:12-17 / Luke 2:36-40

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

3:30 pm ..... Knights of Columbus Lead Rosary, St. Peter

4:00 pm ......... Mass (Donna Meyer-Biddinger), St. Peter

Sunday, December 31 - Holy Family

Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 / Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19

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

9:30 am ..... Knights of Columbus Lead Rosary, St. Peter

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

Monday, January 1 - Mary, the Mother of God

Numbers 6:22-27 / Luke 2:16-21

Offices Closed

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

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

Ministry of Liturgy Schedule

December 30 - 4:00 pm - Feast of the Holy Family

SERVERS: Ellie Guimond, Lydia Yost

EME: Denise Attenberger, Mary Ann Enz, Mary Ann

Harty, Tim Prachar, Marlaine Smisek

GIFTS: Chris Lind Family

LECTOR: Tim Prachar

USHERS: Charlie Guenther, Lil Guenther, Pat

Skramstad

December 31 - 10:00 am - Feast of the Holy Family

SERVERS: Michael Moline, Deontre Torres

EME: Mike & Susie Miner, LeAnn Miller, Marge Miller,

Pat Miller, Judy Pedersen, Kathy Schmidt

GIFTS: Doug Wenner Family

LECTOR: Mike Miner

USHERS: Jeff Borgmeier, Bill Depuydt, Bruce Leonard

January 1 - 10:00 am - Mary Mother of God

SERVERS: Cole Junso, Evan Walter

EME: Teresa & Joe Kienlen, Tony Grack, Deacon

John Reed, Audrey Schmitz, Kathy Steiner, Marlaine

Smisek

GIFTS: Ken & Cathy Britz

LECTOR: Justin Coates

USHERS: Amy Frey, Steve Wenner, Charlie More

Coffee and Donuts

Due to Christmas and New Year the next Coffee

and Donuts will be on January 7.

Volunteers January 7: Borgmeiers

How to Pray for Your Sons & Daughters & Loved Ones – Episode 5

Wednesday, December 27 @ 9 pm

Thursday, December 28 @ 10 am

St. Peter Public Access Channel 7 Do your loved ones no longer practice the Faith or

believe in God? This is the experience of so many

Christian families today. In this series of 12 episodes,

Vernon Robertson, founder of Seminar of Hope, walks

viewers through the scriptures and helps them grow in

faith - to know God's peace and discover how God

can work powerfully in the lives of our loved ones

through our prayers, sufferings, and sacrifices.

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A NOTE FROM FATHER

JOHN IRELAND NEWS

Dear Parishioners,

Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent! Reduced to only a day, perhaps it is good to have one more day.

And Merry Christmas!!! Remember that after Advent, we celebrate Christmas for 12+ days. The solemn

ending of Christmas is Epiphany, traditionally January 6 (hence the 12 days of Christmas) and celebrated in

the US on the Sunday closest to it, January 8th this year. May your Christmas celebrations be filled with joy

and love.

Starting, coincidently, on the Feast of Epiphany January 7 through the 10th, we are excited to be hosting an

Area Faith Community Mission with Deacon Ralph Poyo. He was with us two years ago, and so many wished

they would have been to all four nights. So mark your calendars and clear the nights. Invite your friends and

extended family. All are welcome.

~ In Christ, Fr. Todd

www.churchofstpeter.org/ji

We are a Catholic community welcoming students

of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic

Excellence, and Christian Service.

The outpouring of support has been amazing! We are grateful for all who took ornaments off

our Tree of Wishes and bought items for our classrooms. We are grateful for the monetary

donations. We are especially grateful for your prayers. We are truly blessed!

May your Christmas and New Year’s be filled with JOY, peace, and good health!

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CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY COLLECTION

Sunday, 12/10/17 – Adult $2,503.09 / Plate - $85.00

Holy Day - $230.00 / Christmas - $25.00 /

Religious Retirement - $1,105.00

MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

Monday, 12/25/17 – 8:00 am — †Eddie & Lydia

Bauer

Wednesday, 12/27/17 – 8:00 am — †Whitey Mayer

Sunday, 12/31/17 – 8:00 am — †Gene Wenner

Monday, 1/1/18 – 8:00 am — †Dick Renne

In your charity, please pray for the repose of the

soul of Mary Hansen, sister of Deacon Steve (Buffy)

Spilman. Our love and prayers are with her family

and friends who miss her. May she rest in peace.

MINISTRY OF LITURGY

Christmas Masses at Church of St. Peter

Sunday, Dec. 24 — 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm

Monday, Dec. 25 — 10:00 am

Monday, December 25, Christmas Day, 8:00 am

USHERS: Dave Holcomb, Chuck Kienlen,

Randy Renne

LECTOR: Jake Zins

EME: Dale Mack, Dcn Steve, Brenda Thompson,

Colette Thorson, Cyndi Zins

SACRISTAN: Dcn Steve

SERVERS: Dominic, Justin and Theresa Rosin

GIFTS: Clarice Rosin, Brenda Thompson

GREETERS: Dave and Tricia Holcomb

Sunday, December 31

USHERS: Ron Giefer, Bernie Laven, Tim Zins

LECTOR: Kristy Zajac

EME: Barb Blashack, Rhonda Ganger, Barb Holmin,

Jeff Zajac

SACRISTAN: Phyllis Wenner

SERVERS: Ruth Brandel

GIFTS: Ron and Donna Giefer

GREETERS: Bernie Laven

Monday, January 1, Mary, Mother of God, 8:00 am

USHERS: Jake Zins, Mark Zins, Pat Zins

LECTOR: Dale Mack

EME: Jay Dorn, Dale Mack, Clarice Rosin,

Cyndi Zins, Donna Zins

SACRISTAN: Pat Zins

SERVERS: John Hiniker

GIFTS: Jake and Cyndi Zins

GREETERS: Jake and Cyndi Zins

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

you. Sister Miriam Ardolf, Pam Bernal, LeAnna

Brown, Millie Dorn, Charlie and Dianne Epper, Lisa

Hackett Family, Sarah Iverson, Helyna Mack,

Herman Mettler, Shirley Michels, Daniel Podol, Matt

Reichard, Stacy Schultz, Pat Zins, Bethany, Richard,

Rob, Scott, Troy. We pray for all who are ill or hospitalized.

Nursing Home Residents: Rose Marie Zins, Oak Hills,

New Ulm.

Group Homes: Nadine Brown, James Weber, Mary

Jo Weber.

Assisted Living: Mary Ann Mans, 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. First Choice Pregnancy Baby Bottle Campaign:

Baby bottle fundraisers are a way for pregnancy

centers to raise money to do their work. All of their

services are provided free of charge to their clients

because of the generous support of donors like you. The bottles are in the main entry for your use. This

campaign will run from Sunday, December 10 to

Sunday, January 21, 2018. Thank you for your

support!

Christ’s joy in your hearts,

His peace in your soul, His love in your life — always!

Merry Christmas!

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Prayer Warriors Needed

Please consider being a prayer warrior for our Parish

Mission coming in January. How do you become a

prayer warrior? All you need to do is add the Parish

Mission to your daily prayers and add in the specific

intention each week. This week’s intention is:

For those planning to attend the Parish Mission, that

they would have the courage to extend an

invitation to those who may not be planning to

attend.

Did you know we have a John Ireland Education Fund? This

fund was established in March 2006 with Catholic Community

Foundation. The interest rate has varied over the years, but

recently the rate has been between 5-13%. This fund was

established to invest in the education of students mainly

through scholarships.

Your contribution is tax deductible. If you would like to make

a charitable donation to this fund, please make checks payable

to John Ireland School, Attn.: Education Fund and mail to

1801 W Broadway or drop it off in the school office. You will

receive a Single Gift Acknowledgement for your tax purposes.

Donations are accepted any time throughout the year.

Please continue to include John Ireland School and Little Angels Preschool in your prayers. We will continue to pray for

you! May your Christmas and New Year’s be filled with

happiness, peace, and many blessings!

CHURCH OF ST. PETER

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses

The Music Ministry, through God’s

divine grace, seeks to make music

during the Christmas season a

wondrous part of the worship

experience. Listed below are the

musicians and prelude music times

at the masses over the Christmas

week-end. Please join us as we celebrate the

season! December 24, 2017 at 4:00 pm

Prelude music begins at 3:35 pm

Musicians: Brass Quartet, Strings and Sanctuary

Choir – Director, Barbara Frank December 24, 2017 at 8:00 pm

Prelude music begins at 7:45 pm

Musicians: Barb Rodning, Bill Johnson and Kim

Braunger December 25, 2017 at 10:00 am

Prelude music begins at 9:45 am

Musicians: Brass Quartet, Barb Rodning, Kaye

Mills, Bill Johnson – Director, Barbara Frank

Faith Formation Schedule

We had an amazing semester in the Fall of 2017.

Just a reminder we will not have Sunday Faith

Formation until January 7th. Wednesday Faith

Formation will resume on January 17th.

The LifeTeen will meet at 7pm on Jan. 7th to attend

the Parish Mission by Deacon Ralph Poyo. See you

in 2018!

Bible Study

Bible Study will not meet again until January 8.

Hope you have a safe and blessed Christmas and

New Year!

Catholic Daughters

Thanks to everyone who attended the potluck

especially Mrs. Claus. We will not have a January

meeting because of Deacon Ralph being here.

Please attend his Mission!

FYI - Secret Santa will not be revealed until our

February meeting, so it will be Secret Valentine!

Thanks to Victoria and her crew for all their hard

work in hosting the potluck. Thanks to Ardie for the

table decorations.

Inclement weather policy for CDA states if school is

closed we will not have a meeting.

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Christmas Flower Offering

Lee and Evelyn Alger Unborn babies of Lee and Evelyn Alger; Elliot Richard Wills, son of Ann & Brian Wills;

John and Esther Schliep, parents of Evelyn Alger; Loren and Betty Alger, parents of

Lee Alger

Jeff & Peggy Borgmeier John Borgmeier; Jerome & Lucille Green

Milo & Joanne Cochran Laurence, Ruth & Larry Benzel; Milo & Myrtle Cochran

Mary Rose Conlon Gene Conlon

Roberta Connor Dodie Connor-Tousignant & Keith Connor

Bill & Pat Depuydt Bernie Depuydt

Richard & Darlene Derner Deceased Members of Anton & Mary Derner Family

Felicia Dhaene Cyril & David Dhaene; Mary Jane & Suzanne Dhaene

Sharon Domeier Larry Domeier

William & Sally Geary William F. & Maryclare Geary; Michael Svisco

Robert Genelin Len & Connie Genelin; Cathy Genelin; John Genelin; Barb Genelin Kotasek; Roger

Enz

Karen Geisler Ted & Elaine Langhoff

Janet Glackler Adeline Johnson

Jeff & Cheri Haack Ramon Biehn; Bernette Biehn; Fillmore Haack

Darleen Heilman Ed Heilman

Gildard & Lois Hillesheim Deceased family members

Emil Jacobson Estella & Clifford Jacobson

Elizabeth Kaveney Wayne Kaveney

Reinold & Dorothy Keller Clete & Gertrude Blaschko; Carl & Grace Keller; Joe Keller

Carol Kennedy John Kennedy; Leo & Mary Jane Conroy; Rita Willaert

Arlene Koble Adam, Richard & Steve Koble

Bruce & Cathy Leonard Ashley Leonard; Don & Ruth Wenner; Don Leonard

Warren Michels Betty Michels

Mike & Maryetta McCarty McCarty & Reasner Families

Delores McDonough Merle McDonough

Lou Monahan Clarence W. Monahan, Jr.; Clarence & Lillian Monahan, Sr.; Bonnie Theissen

Audrey Odland Kenneth Odland

Sandra Pufpaff Ken Pufpaff

Marian Pyan Douglas Pyan; Jeffrey Pyan

Steven & Joann Scholtz Catherine Bense

Marlene Schwartz Elmer, Mabel & Patrick Haala; Gary Schwartz

Phyllis Sellner Ron Sellner

Mary Shetka Ceil Shetka; Richard Shetka

Ken & Marlaine Smisek Manley & Lily Mellen; Frank & Elsie Smisek

Carol Smith Michael Barrett Smith & twin sister, Patricia Barrett Cain; Mary Green Wyczawski; Bill J.

Green; Benedict L. Green & Helen (Schweiss) Green; Leo F. Smith & Bernadette

(Barrett) Smith

Phyllis Smith Helen & Victor Fay; Chuck Stoffel

Tim & Mary Beth Smith Betty Glynn and Michael B. Smith

Dean & Kathy Steiner Walter & Bernice Vetter; James & Nancy Vetter; Leonard, Rose & Elmer Steiner;

Richard Reyelts; James Racek

Mary Lou Thieman Deceased Thieman & Gunderson Families

Shirley Walter Terry Walter; Bonnie Theissen

Dou & Nancy Wenner Yvette Wenner

Mert & Margaret Wenner Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Wenner; Mr. & Mrs. Karl Johnson

Wayne & Joyce Willson Helen Vogt

Elizabeth Zieman Mary Lou Erhorn; Sue Radke

Kay Baker; Lloyd & Helen Bremer; Duane DeBlieck; James & Janet Derner; Darin & Laura Doherty; William &

Maureen Dvorak; David Elskamp; Brett & Deb Geldner; Vicki Johnson; Keith & Kathy Keogh; Michael & Karen Leeb;

Marie Miller; Greg & Kathy Schmidt; Clete & Ardis Schroepfer; Warner & Mary Stoffel; Joan Werner; Joseph &

Amanda Winter

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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

CHURCH OF ST. PETER THRIFT & CONSIGNMENT STORE

Helpful reminder that year-end is coming soon. All

donations for 2017 year must be received by or post

marked by December 31, 2017 (regardless of the

date on the check). Thank you for your continued

support to the Church of St. Peter and John Ireland

School.

Store Hours: M-F 9 am—5 pm, Saturday 9 am—4 pm

(507) 931-9150

The Thrift Store will be Closed December 25 and

December 26. Merry Christmas!

Monday

50% off purses, handbags, wallets

cosmetic bags & luggage

Tuesday

50% off DVDs, Tapes, CDs, Records, Videos

Wednesday

50% off Art & Craft supplies

Bag of Books $1 (does not include children’s books)

Thursday

50% off Shoes, Boots, & Jewelry

Greetings cards 10 for $1

Friday

50% off Candles, Pictures, Frames,

Vases

Saturday

50% off all Clothing, Scarves, Belts,

Hats

Due to accelerated Bulletin deadlines, the numbers

for the weekend of December 24 and December

31 will be reported after the 1st of the Year.

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