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“InstituteoftheIncarnateWord”IVEPastor: Fr. Mariano Varela, IVE AssociatePastor: Fr. Richard Yevchak, IVE Fr. Andrew Whiting, IVE Administrator: Mark Frederick, ext 108 Secretary: Shirley Pestka, ext. 101 FaithFormation: Beth Shank, ext. 109 YouthMinistry: Beverly Miller ext. 110 DirectorofMusic:Lisa Knutson ext.102 Choirmaster/Organist:Grace Erie ext. 102 ParishTrustee:Frank Cesario Daniel Scott PriestResidence: 512 E. Mulberry St. LoyolaCatholicSchool:388-2997 IVEMinorSeminary: 387-2565

MassSchedule

Daily: 7:00 am Mondaythru Friday 8:00 am Saturday Saturday: 5:15 pm Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 am 1:00 pm (Espanol) HolyDay: See bulletin

SSPeter&PaulParishOf ice:105 North Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-388-2995 Fax: 507-388-7661 E-mail: sspp@hickorytech.net

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READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12- 15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8:34 — 9:1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; . Mt 5:38-48

SacramentofReconciliation

Saturday: 11 am-noon & 4-5 pm Daily: After the 7:00 am Mass Othertimesbyappointment.

SacramentofBaptism Contact the Parish Of ice at least one month in advance of the desired date. Baptism preparation sessions for parents and sponsors are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. The usual time for Baptism is at 4:15 pm the 4th Saturday of the month. SacramentofMatrimonyFor registered, participating members of the Parish, arrangements for preparation and the date are made by contacting one of the pastors, at least six months before the wedding.

BulletinNoticesAll articles for the bulletin are due by 2 pm on Tuesday. Bulletin articles should always be turned in to the parish of ice with a contact person’s name and phone number.

NewMembersWelcomePlease register at the Parish Of ice.

Mass Intentions Monday, Feb. 13 7:00 am +Herb & Gen Mocol Family: Family +Judy & Vidal Aragon & Teresa Rodriguez: Mallory Hoffman

Tuesday, Feb. 14 7:00 am +Jane Dorland: Jerry & Phyllis Martinka +Bernadine Yokiel: Joan Schmitz 3:30 pm Oaklawn Health Care: No Mass this Week Wednesday, Feb. 15 7:00 am +Richard Klaseus: Mary Ann Pongratz +Peter Nguyen: Lai and Khuou Nguyen

Thursday, Feb. 16 7:00 am +Patricia Rono: Catholic Aid/Holy Family +Nancy Robinson: Mallory Hoffman Intentions of Mary Clare Wyrowski

Friday, Feb 17 7:00 am +Clarice Schmitz: Jan Bauer +Joseph Masberg: Mary Ann Pongratz Saturday, Feb. 18 8:00 am +Anniv. of Frank Pongratz, Jr: Mary Ann Pongratz +Frank Willaert: Kay Willaert and Family

Weekly Schedule

Sunday, Feb. 12 Catechism Class 8:35 am and 10:35 am in Room 302 Xavier Hall Coffee & Rolls & fellowship after 9:30 Mass in Jesuit Hall RCIA meets at 10:30 am in Room 203 Xavier Hall

Monday, Feb. 13 6:00 pm Pre-Baptism class in room 307 Xavier Hall 7:00 pm COF meet in DeSmet Meeting Room Tuesday, Feb 14 7:30 am to 12 noon Adoration in Xavier Chapel Wednesday, Feb. 15 9 am to 12 noon Mission Quilters in Upper Room

3:30 pm Xavier Chapel, Pray for vocations to the priesthood 6:00 pm Adult Study Group meets in Room 302 of Xavier Hall 6:00 pm RCIA meets in Room 203 Xavier Hall Thursday, Feb. 16 7:00 pm Pray the Rosary for Priests in Xavier Chapel

Friday, Feb. 17 7:30 am to 6 pm Adoration in Xavier Chapel

Saturday, Feb. 18 9:00 am Legion of Mary in Room 203 of Xavier Hall

3 ASSOCIATE PASTOR’S MESSAGE

his coming Tuesday is February 14th, a date that is known as Valentine’s Day in the United States and other countries. Valentine’s Day as a secular celebration fo-cuses on romantic or sentimental love. In Catholic grade school in California, we would exchange Valentine’s Day cards during class. Around this time of year, we often see advertisements for flowers, chocolate, and jewelry. Valentine’s Day has

gained a particular meaning in popular culture that is only loosely associated with the saint or saints that are the origin of the holiday. I think it will be good to learn about the saint or saints whose name has been adopted for this holiday.

Valentine (Valentinus in Latin) was a popular name at one time. It is derived from valens, a Latin word mean-ing strong or powerful. Historically, there are three saints with the name Valentine identified in early manuscripts linked with February 14th. All three were martyrs. Two seemed to have suffered martyrdom in the late third century: one was the bishop of Interamna (modern day Terni in central Italy) and the other was a priest at Rome. The third St. Valentine was martyred in Africa with some others. Nothing more seems to be known about this third St. Valentine. St. Valentine the priest was beaten and beheaded under the emperor Claudius Caesar in 268. St. Valentine the bishop was martyred in the late third century in relation to a visit to Rome. There isn’t much more that is known for certain about any of the saints bearing the name Valentine.

There are some pious legends told about St. Valentine, one of which may partly explain how the feast day of a martyr came to be associated with romantic love. One pious legend relates that St. Valentine was under the house ar-rest of a Roman judge. While St. Valentine was discussing his faith with the judge, the judge tested St. Valentine by bringing his adopted blind daughter to the saint. St. Valentine laid his hands on the girl and prayed over her; she re-gained her sight. The judge asked St. Valentine what he should do. The saint instructed the judge to destroy the idols around his home, fast for three days, and then be baptized. The judge did this as well as releasing St. Valentine and other Christians from custody. St. Valentine was arrested again for preaching the gospel and brought to the emperor Claudius. St. Valentine refused to renounce his faith and was then beaten and beheaded. Another pious legend presents St. Valentine ministering to Christian couples and witnessing marriages for them. According to this legend, it was for this reason he was beheaded.

The Church presents the saints to us as examples of faith. St. Valentine’s Day can be a day to commemorate love. But, if we are attentive to what is known about the real individuals who bore that name, it is love that is founded on the love of God beyond all other things, even earthly life.

St. Valentinus Pray for us.

Father Richard Yevchak, IVE

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Minister Schedule for February 18-19, 2017

Saturday 5:15 pm

Sunday 7:30 am Sunday 9:30 am Sunday 11:30 am

Extra-Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Mike/Sandy Bach Mike/Ruth Woitas Mark/Mary Frederick Shirley Pestka

Rich/Judy Wheeler, B. Johnson, Logan Goettl Vicky Goettl, Nancy Fasnacht, G. Scheurer

Joe Mocol, Dan Silver Cate Johnson, Leo Roth Chuck Bernard, Paul Willaert, Ardie Jurgens

Marlene Houg Doreen Slater

Altar Servers Jerry Tran, Edward and Michael Nguyen

John Torgerson Brianna Johnston

Joe, Derik and Brandon Miller

Sebastian, Dominic and Nicholas Winstead

Lector Steve Behm Nancy Fasnacht Bill Dickmeyer Frank Cesario

Greeters Cindy Willaert, Ramona Tjosvold, J. Anderson Millie Daufenbch

Barbara Swanson, Tom/Cheri Miller Rita Masberg

Joann Rigdon Jerry/Mary Krueger John/Joanne Lamm

Tim/Shellie Altenhofen Linda Dempsey Magdalen Spriggs

Ushers Les Schneider, Mallory Hoffman, Les Bruns, Jim Schweiss

Phil Chester Dave Reimann Andrew Warden

Wayne Huettl (Capt.) Tom Dinh Stan Huettl

Donald Slater Mark Brosnan Tom Mocol

Rosary Dave Schwamberger Denis/Maxine McCabe Chuck/Rosie Bernard

PHÚC ÂM: Hoặc bài vắn này: Mt 5, 20-22a. 27-28. 33-34a. 37 Khi ấy, Chúa Giêsu phán cùng các môn đệ rằng: "Ta bảo thật các con: Nếu các con không công chính hơn các luật sĩ và biệt phái, thì các con chẳng được vào Nước Trời đâu. "Các con đã nghe dạy người xưa rằng: 'Không được giết người. Ai giết người, sẽ bị luận phạt nơi toà án'. Còn Ta, Ta bảo các con: Bất cứ ai phẫn nộ với anh em mình, thì sẽ bị toà án luận phạt. Ai bảo anh em là 'ngốc', thì bị phạt trước công nghị. "Các con đã nghe nói với người xưa rằng: 'Chớ ngoại tình'. Còn Ta, Ta bảo các con: Hễ ai nhìn xem phụ nữ mà ước ao phạm tội với họ, thì đã ngoại tình với họ trong lòng rồi. "Các con cũng đã nghe có lời bảo người xưa rằng: 'Chớ thề gian, nhưng hãy giữ trọn lời mình thề với Chúa'. Còn Ta, Ta bảo các con: Đừng thề chi cả. Nhưng lời nói của các con phải là: Có thì nói có, không thì nói không, thêm điều đặt chuyện là bởi ma quỷ mà ra". Đó là lời Chúa.

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With Faith in the Resurrection We Recommend to the Lord:

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Newman Center A new ministry is being launched for young adults in the Mankato area! A ministry catered directly to young adults and professionals ages 22-35(ish)! The kickoff event is scheduled for Saturday, February 18th at 6:30p.m. at the Newman Center: 1502 Warren Street in Mankato. Come learn more about the opportunities that will be available for all young adults to grow in their Catholic faith and to form Catholic Community with peers their age. Mazatalan Mexican Restaurant will cater dinner for the evening so come hungry! See our Facebook page for more information: Y oung Adult Catholic Ministry Mankato Area.

Wedding Anniversary Cele-bration for the Month of

February Don and Eileen Weller, February 3, 1962—55 years Bill & Louise Dickmeyer, February 18, 1978-39 years Richard and Judy Wheeler, February 24, 1979-38 years

Sympathy We express our most sincere sympathy to Jerry Bohnert and his family upon the death of his brother in-law Em-met Duffy from Minneapolis. May the Lord whom he sought in his life now keep him in everlasting joy.

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February 15 7:30-9 pm

Wednesday, February 15th

5:15pm - Hotdog Bar Meal in Jesuit Hall

Confirmation Year II What: Candidate/Sponsor Session When: Sunday, February 12th; 6:00-8:00pm Where: Upper Room Please take the time to complete the assignment prior to the learning session.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd This week in the Atrium, one of the groups pondered the Scripture of the Growing Seed; one of the King-dom of God Parables Mark 4:26-29. • The mystery of the

Kingdom of God is the mystery of life itself.

• There is a movement from small to great through the process of growth and transfor-mation. The Kingdom of God often begins so small that there is no visible source or it is hidden.

• It is only the power of God that brings about this transformation. We cannot do it by our own effort.

The 5 year old group discussed: • A single seed, how to nurture the seed, and what is

needed to make the seed grow; children’s responses: good soil, water, the sun, Jesus, etc.

• When the seed is planted and nurtured, how it grows into a stalk (first the blade, then the ear, then the stalk with many seeds; one seed transforming into many seeds.

• Something that starts so small and grows to some-thing so GREAT!

• What is in the seed that helps is grow? Does the farmer make the seed grow? No, Of its own accord the land yields fruit, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.

• What is the power within the seed that makes it grow?

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Rosary Society Rosaries prayed for the weekend of February 11-12, 2017, for our Country, may the Lord, the Giver of Life, grant that respect for each per-

son shapes our law and way of life, Sundays: 7:05 and 9:05 in the main Church & Wednesdays, 3:30 pm in Xavier Hall Chapel.

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Pro Life “A political society endures when it seeks, as a vocation, to satisfy common needs by stimulating the growth of all its members especially those in situations of greater vul-

nerability or risk.” ~~Pope Francis, Address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress, September 24, 2015

Loyola Catholic School

SavetheDates KindergartenRoundupFriday, March 10, 9:30-11am and 12:30-2pm. FamilyTours and Student

ShadowDays scheduled at your conven-ience. Call 507-388-0600. Preschool-Grade12OpenHouseMarch 14, 5:30-7:30 Upper Campus, 145 Good Counsel Dr. Enrollment information for the 2017-18 school year is now available for K-12. Enrollment for Preschool is now open. For more details, you can visit the LCS website and click on “Re-Enrollment Information for 2017-18” on the homepage. If you have any questions, please call 507-388-0600.

Pathways TEC Retreat

Pathways TEC Retreat February 18-20, 2017 Mankato. Teens (age 16 and up) and adults are invited to attend Pathways Together Encounter Christ (TEC) weekend at Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Mankato. Spon-sored by the Diocese of Winona and affiliated with Na-tional TEC, Pathways

TEC is a dynamic, 3 day retreat focused on the Life, Death and Resurrection of Christ. Encounter Jesus in community, in prayer, in the sacraments. Cost is $50 for the entire weekend. Applications are available on the Diocese website www.dow.org (Youth and Young Adult Ministry page).

Feb. 5, 2017 Budget

Adult Env. $ 8,808.00 $8,625.00

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In Our Generosity We Imitate God Mark Your Calendar February 18,19,20 - TEC Retreat March 1 - Ash Wednesday March 4—12 Novena of Grace March 5—Start of Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper March 19—Pasta with the Padres from 4-7 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church March 31-Fish Fry in Jesuit Hall 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Lenten Retreat During the season of Lent, SS Peter and Paul Parish will offer the Retreat in Everyday Life, an eight week prayer experience based on the Spir-itual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loy-ola. It is an opportunity to pause, re-flect, listen and respond to the voice of God as God speaks to your heart.

During the Retreat, each participant commits to spend time each day in prayer and to meet weekly to share the past week’s grace. The retreat begins on Saturday, February 25th, 10:15AM Xavier Hall, the Upper Room – SSPP Parish and ends Saturday, April 22nd.If you would like to reg-ister or would like more information, please call the Parish Office or Frank Cesario at 625-2395.

Share Your Light!

Our Youth Ministry Department is looking for your help in donating used or new candles. All shapes and sizes are welcome! Please drop them off by Thursday, February 16th to Beverly Miller’s Office. Thank you!

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TÚ DECIDES “Si tú lo quieres, puedes guardar los mandamientos”, nos dice Eclesiástico (Sirácide). Dios “ha puesto delante de ti fuego y agua; extiende la mano a lo que quie-ras” (Eclo 15:15, 16). Este es un gran misterio: Dios no nos controla tan completamente que no podemos elegir nuestro propio camino. Es cierto que tenemos límites, pero nadie sino nosotros mismos podemos elegir el ca-mino dentro de esos límites. En la lectura de hoy del Evangelio según san Mateo, Jesús nos recuerda que somos libres y responsables de nuestra vida. Nos llama a ir más allá de las palabras de los mandamientos para considerar su significado. Si vas más allá del adulterio verás el egoísmo que envenena nuestro amor. Si vas más allá del asesinato verás la ira que corroe nuestra compasión. Si vas más allá del falso testimonio (perjurio) verás las mentiras y engaños que producen este comportamiento. Nuestra vocación es elegir la vida para nosotros mis-mos, y tomar un camino a través de nuestro mundo que haga la vida posible y más abundante para otros también. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Sal 116 (116):12-15, 18-19; Mc 8:22-26 Jueves: Gn 9:1-13; Sal 102 (101):16-21, 29, 22-23; Mc 8:27-33 Viernes: Gn 11:1-9; Sal 33 (32):10-15; Mc 8:34 — 9:1 Sábado: Heb 11:1-7; Sal 145 (144):2-5, 10-11; Mc 9:2-13 Domingo: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Sal 103 (102):1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48

Día de la Familia El Domingo 5 de Marzo como parte de la Novena de la Gracia de San Francisco Javier, celebraremos el día de las familias. Para este evento nos visita-ra la “Familia Misionera Tavares” que vienen desde Nuevo México y nos darán su testimonio de vida y los desafíos que enfrentaron como familia y también los medios para enriquecer la misma.

Horario

1:00 pm La Santa Misa 2:00 pm Almuerzo 3:00 pm Primera sesión: Testimonio y desafío de una familia. 4:00 pm Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento 5:00 pm Las estaciones de la Cruz 5:40 pm Oración de la Novena de la Gracia 6:00 pm Cena en el Jesuit Hall.

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♦ 5:15pm - Cena en el Jesuit Hall ♦ 6:00pm - Clases en distintas aulas Grados Pre-K - 8 - Fitz Building Confirmación - 4to piso Adultos - Xavier Hall Room #302 ♦ 7:15pm - Oración comunitaria en la Iglesia.

El Matrimonio El sacramento del matrimonio ori-gina un vínculo para toda la vida. Al dar el consentimiento – libre-mente – los esposos se dan y se re-ciben mutuamente y esto queda sellado por Dios. (Cfr. Mc. 10, 9). Por lo tanto, al ser el mismo Dios quien esta-blece este vínculo – el matrimonio celebrado y consu-mado - no puede ser disuelto jamás. La Iglesia no puede ir en contra de la sabiduría divina. (Cfr. Catec. nos. 1114; 1640)

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