1975 Beulah Avenue • East Troy, WI 53120 • (262) 642 -7225 • stpeterset.org

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT • MARCH 29, 2020

To serve Christ in our Community by: proclaiming The Good News of Salvation, celebrating the Sacraments, reaching out to those in need, providing opportunities for growth in holiness, and supporting our Parish by volunteering Time, Talent, and Financial Stewardship. We, the members of St. Peter the Apostle Parish, declare this to be our Mission Statement.

Contacts Parish Office………………..(262)642-7225 ext. 3 Hours M-T-Th-F. 9-4 Fax (262) 642-7228 E-Mail: office@stpeterset.org Website: stpeterset.org School Office (262) 642-5533 Fax (262) 642-5897 High School Catholic Central in Burlington (transportation available) 262-763-1510, X 225, Karen Cemetery (262) 642-7225 ext. 3 Religious Education Center (262) 642-7225 ext. 5 Hours: Mon., 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Wednesday Noon—8:00 pm Closed Fridays Helping Hands (262) 642-7225 ext. 2 Clothing Center hours: Tues. 9-5 & Sat. 9-noon

Parish Staff Pastor: Fr. Mark Molling ext. 4 Deacon: Greg Price email: priceg@archmil.org Business Manager: Renae Robran Religious Ed. Coordinator: Mary Ann Zaremba School Principal: Megan Prudom Pastoral Associate/DRE: Suzanne Kasper K.C. Grand Knight: Keith Witt, 262-379-4008 Helping Hands President: Gary Hamilton 642-7225x2

Mass Schedule Weekend ...................... Saturday (anticipation) 5:00 pm; Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 am Weekday ............................................... M-T-TH-F ... 8:30 am No Mass on Wednesday Holy Day…………………………………8:30 am and 7:00 pm Confessions.................................... Saturday 4:00–4:30 pm Also by appointment, please call the parish office Devotions .................................................... Tuesday 5:00 pm (Mother of Perpetual Help) Eucharistic Adoration. . . . . .Tuesday 9:15am—6pm First Friday 9:15 am— 3:00 pm

Sacraments Baptisms ....................................... Contact the parish office. Wedding… Arrange with pastor 6 months in advance.

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Pastoral Council Meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Judith Kmiec (2nd yr) Secretary. .. .. . . . . . . 262-642-9617 Rochelle Verick (2nd year) Stewardship..262-363-8218 Rita Keepers(3rd yr)Christian Form./Vice chair262-642-5367 Ron Chmiel(3rd yr) Liturgy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-642-5158 Pam Burki(3rd yr)Human Concern/Helping Hands 262-203-1812 Ben Schweder, Finance & Chair(2nd year)262-391-0931 Larry Gross, Bldg. & Grounds. . . . . .. . . . . . .. 262-642-4232 Ben Schweder, School & Athletics. . . . . . .. 262-391-0931 Rochelle Verick, School & Athletics. . . . . . ..262-363-8218 Austin DePuydt, Youth Representative. . . .262-441-7453 Trustee, Bev Helbling . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608-225-1654 Trustee, Pat Prahl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262-949-7715 Finance Council Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Members: Rick Scanlan, Jeremy Hartranft, Jennifer Bower, the Trustees and 2 members of the Pastoral Council assigned to the Finance Council (These positions have been appointed by the Pastor)

FROM THE PASTOR’S

DESK….

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask of God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise.” Martha said to him, “I know he will rise, in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die…” (from today’s Gospel) The story of Lazarus is meant to show us the greatness of God’s power, ultimately over even life and death. There is no doubt that Lazarus is dead. Rabbinical teaching was that the spirit could be in the proximity of the body for up to three days, but no longer than that. Lazarus is in the tomb four days, and it is only God’s action that could restore life at that point. The season of Lent is a time for us to prepare to unite ourselves with and celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection. From what are we rising? If we have been sincere about our Lenten journey we have found areas in our lives that need to die so that we can join in the new life of the risen Lord. God has the power to bring healing and life when we are willing to die to our pride, selfishness, greed, arrogance, prejudice, blindness, etc. The Lord desires that we have life and have it fully. As we enter the last weeks of Lent we still have the opportunity to work with God’s grace for this change of heart. We can die to the sin in our lives and truly celebrate the power of the Resurrection in our lives. As I write this, I have just read the order from the Governor in regards to gathering for Mass and other services. Since his order is effective until April 24th our Holy Week and Easter celebrations will not be celebrated publicly. Some have encouraged me to break the rules and to start having Masses again. I am not willing to do that at this time. In light of the lack of public Masses I have an important request to make of you, please remember that the parish, like you and your family, still has bills to pay, and we could really use your support during this time. Although public Palm Sunday Masses will not be allowed, I intend to bless palms and have them available as a “drive-up” to pick up option on Sunday April 12th from 8 – 11 AM. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please remember in your prayer to ask for God’s help and guidance during this time of crisis. God’s blessing to you all – Fr. Mark

Mass Intentions Saturday, March 28 • Lenten Weekday 4:00 pm Reconciliation †Anthony Burbach (relatives and friends) Sunday, March 29 • Fifth Sunday in Lent Pietsch & Wolf families Members of St. Peter’s Parish Monday, March 30 • Lenten Weekday †Don Brook (Jo Ann & Ron Otto) Tuesday, March 31 • Lenten Weekday †Bonnie Brook Thursday, April 2 • Lenten Weekday †Imogene Atkinson (R. & S. Heidelmeier) Friday, April 3 • Lenten Weekday †Souls in Purgatory Saturday, April 4 • Lenten Weekday

4:00 pm Reconciliation The soul of Mary Jane Members of St. Peter’s Parish Sunday, April 5 • Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord †Catherine Schwartz †John Schmidt (R. & S. Heidelmeier)

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Please Pray For…

Dale Quednow, Stephanie Scannell, Mary Ann ZelenskI, Julie Hockett, Jill Whittier, Bud Krause, Margaret Pirman, Renae Robran, Debbie Grunow, Kelley Halper, Barbara Karczewsky, Cathy Greenlees, Landon Ockerlander, Lucy Hell, Ron Anders, Neil Marini, Jane & Jelene Gilmore, Carolynn Loveless, Mark Morgan, Mike Manthey, Bob Salentine, Gavrielah Hojnacki, and Bridget Horter

ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED

ALL MEETINGS CANCELLED

Readings for the week of March 29, 2020

Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 [7]/Rom 8:8-11/

Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Ps 23:1-

3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [4ab]/Jn 8:1-11

Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9/Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21/Jn 8:21-30

Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95/Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56/Jn

8:31-42

Thursday: Gn 17:3-9/Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/Jn 8:51-59

Friday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7 [cf. 7]/Jn 10:31-

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Saturday: Ez 37:21-28/Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13 [cf. 10d]/Jn

11:45-56

Next Sunday: Mt 21:1-11/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-

24 [2a]/Phil 2:6-11/Mt 26:14—27:66 or 27:11-54

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR FRIEND OR LOVED ONE IS WELL AND CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST

BELOW.

With the Lord there is

mercy and fullness of

redemption

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DROP BOX

Even though the office will be closed , please leave

any paperwork or envelopes ( even offertory

envelopes ) in the locked black mailbox attached to

the main entrance of the Parish Office. We will check

it periodically.

ALL MASSES CANCELLED UNTIL

LATE APRIL.

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LENTEN STATIONS

OF THE CROSS

CANCELLED

During this difficult time, many of the faithful may be unable to attend Mass. To help them sanctify their day and to keep walking in the liturgical rhythm of the Church, we are honored to make our online version of MAGNIFICAT temporarily available to everyone for free. Please help us spread this message and share this email and link: www.magnificat.com/free with as many people as you can. Free temporary access is also available in Spanish: www.magnificat.com/gratis

A PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION Jesus, really present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar, since I cannot now receive thee under the sacramental veil, I beseech thee, with a heart full of love and longing, to come spiritually into my soul through the Immaculate Heart of thy most Holy Mother, and to abide with me, thou in me, and I in thee, in time and in eternity. Amen.

HELPING HANDS RUMMAGE SALE UPDATE As many of you know, Helping Hands has sponsored an annual Memorial Day Rummage Sale as a fundraiser for the past 6 years. For a number of reasons, HH will not be holding the rummage sale this year. However, we do expect to resume the rummage sale next year. If there are any parish organizations which may want to take on the rummage sale as a fundraiser this Memorial Day, please contact Diane Hamilton (262 370 2158). If you have been saving items for the rummage sale, we suggest that you consider donating them to Circle of Friends in Elkhorn or Love Inc, in Burlington. Both of these organizations have a mission of working with people in need. We just want to thank our fellow parishioners who have supported this rummage sale for the past 6 years by donating items, or working on the rummage sale with the HH team. We look forward to seeing you at our HH Memorial Day Rummage sale next year, May 2021.

Please note that Tuesday Eucharistic Adoration is

CANCELLED.

Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available as usual on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 pm. Please be respectful and practice social distancing.

The church will be open for private prayer

as usual on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays from approximately 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. The church will also be open on Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Please pray for our nation’s military

members and their families. Also, please

pray for all those people who work tirelessly

to protect us and heal us from this

pandemic.

EAGLE’S WING FREE HEALTH CLINIC Mukwonago Food Pantry

Resource Center 555 Bay View Road, #4

Mukwonago

PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS

Visits by appointment only: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of Month

5:000 pm to 8:00 pm 2nd Thursday of the Month

9:30 am to Noon Call 262-385-9211Website: www.eagleswingfreeclinic.org

Email: info@eagleswingfreeclinic.org

Mary’s Garden Group of St. Peter’s is looking to grow our cluster of gardeners, weed pullers, waterers, planters, idea inputters and Jesus praisers. We’re getting together soon to

discuss our spring and summer activities and would love anyone interested to join in the conversation. Interested in learning more about this casual and friendly group of worshipers? Please call Tracey at 642-4232 or email at Ltagross@yahoo.com.

LENTEN REMINDERS Customarily, fasting require one to take a main meal and two lesser meals

which together do not equal the main meal. All adults are bound by the law of fast

from their 18th to their 60th year. All persons who have reached their 14th birth-day are bound by the law of abstinence.

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of abstinence from meat and

meat products as well as days of fast. The other Fridays of Lent remain days of abstinence from meat and meat

products.

Piggly Wiggly Receipts The end of 1st quarter (January, February, and March) is quickly approaching. Please turn in those Frank's receipts so they can be added up and turned into Frank's. Thank you for your effort in this fundraiser. PLEASE DROP THEM OFF IN THE BLACK LOCK BOX AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE PARISH OFFICE.

The CDC and the WHO recommend several basic measures to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects. Stay home when you are sick. Contact a health worker if you have symptoms; fever and a dry cough are most common. DON’T touch your face. DON’T travel if you have a fever and cough. DON’T wear a face mask if you are well.

In this time of unrest and “social distancing,” I encourage you to rest in Jesus not keep your distance from Him! How can you grow closer to him throughout this time? How can you invite others to grow closer to Him? We, our families, friends, parishioners, and neighbors, are all in need of the true rest that only He possesses. We encourage our parish to pray a devotion from their homes at a specific time every day (Rosary at 5:00pm every day).

Two Sunday Masses at the Cathedral will still be celebrated but without an assembly. The 9 a.m. Mass is available on Radio 920 AM, WOLF, and the 11 a.m. Mass is live-streamed on the Cathedral website. Other TV Masses are available on WVTV, My24 at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and on WITI Fox 6, at 5:30 a.m

Please note that your messages will still be answered at the Parish Office. Please e-mail us at office@stpeterset.org or you could leave a message at 642-7225. If your need is urgent please call 642-7225, extension 4. This will give instructions on how to reach Father Mark.

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Stewardship Corner February 1 — February 29, 2020

Our fiscal year is July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

Income $ Needed monthly Actual $ Rec’d Surplus/deficit Fiscal year to date surplus/deficit Envelope & $36,392.00 $25,541.61 ($10,850.39) ($2,966.94) Offertory

We can’t do our mission without you! This report is updated monthly

Electronic Giving is a convenient, consistent way to help our church grow.

Consider scheduling a recurring electronic contribution today. It’s easy! You will no longer need to write out checks and prepare envelopes every week. Even when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis. Get started today! Visit our church website (stpeterset.org)to set up recurring online Contributions .

Did you know that medical HIPPA laws prevent hospitals from

calling the patient’s priests? Years ago, the hospital would call

your parish to let them know that you were hospitalized. Not any

longer. If you have a loved one hospitalized and they need

prayers or the Sacrament of the Sick, please call the Parish Office

and let Father Mark know. Also, if you have an upcoming

surgery and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick

beforehand, let Father Mark know that also. The Sacrament is not

just when death may be imminent. It is for all who would like

prayers for their or their loved one’s healing.

St. Peters Guardian Angel Fund

The guardian angel fund has been established to help make a Catholic Education possible for all families. Making a donation to the Guardian Angel Fund furthers the Catholic education of a child or children in need. All donations to the Guardian Angel Fund are tax-deductible and go directly toward tuition assistance. Please consider being a guardian angel and helping children receive a Catholic education at St. Peter’s School. For additional information,

contact the parish office at 262-642-7225x3.

There are many ways to donate to St. Peter’s. One way is to consider a bequest for a specific thing or purpose. We pray that you will be inspired to support our parish to the degree you are able. God Bless you all.

Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy? Catholic Charities is here to help! We offer free and confidential in-home education and support for mothers and their families. Pregnancy Support Coordinators help connect moms to resources, reach individualized goals, and receive education on topics such as stress management, labor and delivery. If you are in need or know someone who might need help, please call 414-573-5899

Celebration of Catholic Scouting April 18, 2020 Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center, Milwaukee

CANCELLED

HELPING HANDS CLOTHING CENTER The Helping Hands Clothing Center will be closed until further notice, due to the current public health concerns and recommended actions to prevent spread of the Corona Virus. If someone is in need of emergency clothing, please call the Helping Hands number (262 642 7225 x2) and we will put you in contact with the Clothing Center coordinator who would make arrangements to help with that

SHARING SUNDAY Thank you for Sharing Sunday in March of 210 lbs. And $100 in donations! We are so very grateful for your support.

PALM DISTRIBUTION PALMS WILL BE AVAILABLE

Although public Palm Sunday Masses will not be allowed, I intend to bless palms and have them available as a “drive-up” to pick up option on Sunday April 12th from 8 – 11 AM. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please remember in your prayer to ask for God’s help and guidance during this time of crisis. God’s blessing to you all – Fr. Mark

EUCHARISTIC HOME DISTRIBUTION FOR ELDERLY OR HOMEBOUND IS SUSPENDED.

HOWEVER, PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE AND LEAVE A

MESSAGE IF YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONE HAVE IMMEDIATE NEEDS, SOMEONE WILL PICK UP

MESSAGES AND GET BACK TO YOU.

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Do you have a child that will be 3 or 4 by

September 1, 2020? Are you looking for a

preschool program that is faith based with lots of

love and small class sizes?

St. Peter’s School is now accepting enrollment for

our pre-kindergarten program. Options include

Tuesday & Thursday school; Monday, Wednesday &

Friday school; or Monday through Friday. School

choice is also an option for 4-year-olds.

Feel free to contact the school office (262)642-

5533 for more information, or to set up a school

tour. We would love to have your child(ren) join

our St. Peter’s family!

CASINO NIGHT UPDATE

As of the bulletin deadline we

have not heard about plans or

the cancellation of casino

night.

We will keep you informed and

updated as we learn of new

information.