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 Church Secretary: Pat Boettcher; Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Angie Nagel 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. – noon, Wed., 8 – noon, Thurs., 8:00 – noon. Sunday, Sept. 27 th 2020 – 26 th Sunday in Ordinary Time SUNDAY 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, 8:30 a.m., SS. Peter & Paul Thursday, 8:30 a.m., SS Peter & Paul Friday, 8:30 a.m., SS. Peter & Paul (1 st Friday Mass is followed by Holy Hour) Please check page 2 of bulletin for any changes to the schedule Sacrament of Reconciliation: SSPP – Saturday at 4:00 PM St. Mary’s : Sunday at 7:30 AM 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). 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 ([email protected]) or by phone (526-5626).
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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 Church Secretary: Pat Boettcher; Faith Formation & Youth Ministry: Angie Nagel
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
looking into starting up adoration again at St. John
Vianney church throughout the day. The adoration
will take place in the main body of the church,
rather than in the chapel, so people can spread out
and maintain distance from one another. If you are
willing to take an hour each week to pray for our
families and our parish please call the parish office.
This is for those who are not already on the
schedule that we had before, as we are in the
process of contacting those people to see if they are
interested in returning to adoration. If you are at St.
Mary’s parish or Sts. Peter and Paul we will
consider establishing one day a week or more for
adoration at SS. Peter and Paul Church in Blue
Earth, depending upon interest.
In the Catholic Church we have the great gift of the
Eucharist which is Jesus Christ truly and
substantially present. The Eucharist is not an object
so much as a person, namely, Jesus Christ who is
God and man. Therefore, everything that can be
said about Jesus can also be said about the
Eucharist. He is the source of healing and strength.
He can communicate with us in prayer and
adoration. Our proper attitude to him is reverence
and worship. After the Resurrection this is the way
he is with us, as described in Luke 24:30-35. “And
it happened that, while he was with them at table,
he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave
it to them. With that their eyes were opened and
they recognized him, but he vanished from their
sight.” Notice it does not say that he went away
from their presence, he only vanished from their
sight. He was still with them, but not able to be
seen, in the Eucharist. “The two recounted what
had taken place on the way and how he was made
known to them in the breaking of the bread.” The
term “breaking of the bread” is a term used in the
early Church for the celebration of the Eucharist.
See Acts 2:42, 20:7 and 1 Cor. 10:16. “They
devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles
and to the communal life, to the breaking of the
bread and to the prayers.” They gathered to “break
bread on the first day of the week.” “The bread that
we break, is it not a participation in the body of
Christ?”
The Eucharist in the Catholic Church therefore is
not just bread that symbolizes Jesus but it truly is
Jesus Christ, present in his body, blood, soul and
divinity. Because a priest is required to consecrate
the Eucharist, the communion in other churches
such as Lutheran, Baptist, etc. is not Jesus Christ
but remains bread.
In reflection on the Ten Commandments we come
to the Ninth Commandment: You shall not covet
your neighbor’s wife. Jesus clarifies this teaching
when he states “Every one who looks at a woman
lustfully has already committed adultery with her
in his heart” (Mt. 5:28). Because of original sin, we
now live with the effects of concupiscence, which
is a struggle or conflict between our bodies and our
souls. Our passions can get out of control and we
end up doing what we do not want. Jesus says,
“Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see
God.” Purity of heart enables us to see as God sees,
or “according to God,” to accept others as
neighbors, and to perceive the human body as a
temple of the Holy Spirit, a manifestation of divine
beauty. (CCC 2514-2519). By the sin of lust we
tend to view another person as only an object for
our own pleasure or just as a body, not recognizing
the soul of the person made in the image of God.
To grow in purity of heart requires a growth in
charity, or love for our neighbor, rather than using
the other; chastity or sexual rectitude; love of truth
and orthodoxy of faith. We will discuss these
virtues more next time.
In next Sunday’s gospel, Matthew 21:33-43, we
have the parable of the landowner who leased his
vineyard to the tenants to take care of until his
return. The Church belongs to Jesus Christ and we
are stewards of it. It is not something that we can
do with as we please, but we are called to faithfully
hand on the teachings and graces of Jesus Christ.
We will be accountable for how we have shared
the faith with our families and neighbors.
God Bless you,
Fr. Andrew Beerman
Even though we may not be able to receive Jesus in the
Eucharist, we can make an act of spiritual Communion. My Jesus, I believe that You are present
in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all
things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I
cannot at this moment receive You
sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I
embrace You as if You were already there and unite
myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated
from You. Amen.
MASS SCHEDULE for 9/29-10/4 Tues., 9/29- St. Mary’s – 8:30AM – Tim Alleven
Wed., 9/30 - SS PP – 8:30AM – Irene Bassett
Thur., 10/1– SSPP – 8:30AM – Vivian Pfaffinger
Fri., 10/2 – SSPP – 8:30AM - Susan Carr
Sat., 10/3 – SSPP – 5:15 PM – Loretta Wirkus
Sun., 10/4– St. Mary’s – 8:00 AM – For the People Sun., 10/4 - SSPP – 10:00 AM – Gene Mikolai
Please follow the Safety & Hygiene protocol at both churches. The churches will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each Mass. Some pews will be taped off to allow for distancing. There will be hand sanitizer at the church entrance to use when arriving and when departing the building. The Bishop’s dispensation for Mass attendance is still in place. Masks are required at Mass in both parishes. If you are unable to attend, Mass can be viewed on the St. John Vianney website. SJV website http://sjvhf.org/ – Masses , bulletins, etc. SJV Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd580MWt1MVvgNl8NnWguA. SJV – Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St-John-Vianney-Catholic-Church-151694318210693/
SS Peter & Paul if you are planning on attending the daily or
weekend Mass please note the following: There will be a
sign-in sheet at the entrance of the social hall so we know
who was attending. The carport door will be the only open
door at this time. It will be open from 8-5 each day. If you are
coming in during the week to pray, please wipe down the pew
you used with sanitizer. Thanks
St. Mary’s – Sign up for all Masses by calling Lola Baxter at
525-4053 or 893-3765. Thank you
SS Peter & Paul and St. Mary’s greatly appreciate the
financial support we have been given during these trying
times. If you haven’t donated recently, please do. The bills
still come in even though all of our parishioners aren’t able to
be here at this time.
Council of Catholic Family dues of $25 should be paid by
October 15. You can mail them to the rectory, your circle
chair or drop them in the collection basket labeled with your
name and circle number. Thanks
Real Presence Radio is holding their 15th annual Fall Live
Drive fundraiser October 6-9. Tune in (in our area : AM
970from Austin) to hear inspirational stories of faith and hope
and find out which parish will win the Incredible Parishes
Challenge. Donate and you’ll be entered in a chance to win a
beautiful handmade crucifix, gift cards, a rosary and a variety
of books from Stephen Ray, Teresa Tomeo and Susan
Tassone. Something new every day!! You can support the
Real Presence Radio Live Drive in two ways: Call 877-795-
0122 – 7AM – 7PM CST – October 6-9, donate online at
www.realpresenceradio.com. Your gift helps to support one
of the greatest resources we have to share the truth about the
Catholic faith and deepen our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Readings for the week of September 27, 2020
Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [6a]/Phil 2:1-11 or
SEPTEMBER CALENDAR 27 Parent Information Mtg. -- 6:30PM, Social
Hall
30 Catechist Meeting -- 6:00PM, Social Hall
OCTOBER CALENDAR 7 Faith Formation Classes Begin for Grades K-
10 -- Group A 11 Confirmation Introductory Meeting, 8:30AM,
Social Hall
For Parents and Candidates
14 No FF Classes -- MEA BREAK!
21 FF Classes for Grades K-10 -- Group B
28 FF Classes for Grades K-10 -- Group A
2020-2021 Faith Formation Plan Our plan is to have In-Person Faith Formation classes beginning October 7th, but with some significant changes. Among some of the changes are that all grades with more than 8 children/youth will be divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Each group will meet every other week. Exception: Those preparing for the sacraments of Confession, First Communion and Confirmation, Grades 2 and 10, will meet every week, but will be split into two groups. More changes include: Masks will be required for all children, youth, catechists and staff, Social distancing guidelines will be followed as much as possible, Sanitizing will be done between each session of classes, All children/youth will be facing the same direction in classrooms and unfortunately, My Space will NOT BE OFFERED for Grades 6-10 on Wednesday evenings.
Parent Informational Meeting When: Sunday, September 27 Time: 6:30PM Where: Social Hall What: We will go over the Faith Formation / Youth Ministry Preparedness Plan, the changes in the program, our plans if the school goes to a Hybrid or Distance Learning model, and we will answer any questions you have. Please plan to attend. Masks will be required and we will practice social distancing.
Confirmation Introductory Meeting Who: All 10th Grade Confirmation candidates and parents When: Sunday, October 11th -- 8:30AM -- Donuts, juice and coffee will be served. Where: Social Hall What: You will learn all about our Confirmation program and its requirements. All candidates and at least one parent must attend. We will all attend 10AM Mass together where the candidates will participate in the Rite of Enrollment. Mask will be
required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
Faith Formation Registration Forms! Just a reminder to Faith Formation families to please complete the Registration Form that was mailed to you and send it in as soon as possible. If you did not receive a packet, please let me know so one can be mailed to you right away.
Catechists needed for the 2020/2021 Faith Formation year! Our parish Faith Formation program is in need of a 4th grade catechist and a 10th grade catechist for the coming year. 4th graders meet from 2:30-4:00PM every other Wednesday and 10th graders meet from 6:30-7:45PM every Wednesday. Please prayerfully consider sharing your faith and your time with our parish children. Lesson plans are provided for catechists of all grades as well as supplemental materials like videos, books, hands on activities, and information on Saints and liturgical seasons. Classes begin on October 7th and end on April 28th. Pray about it and see if God is calling you to be a part of this important ministry. If you hear God calling you, don't forget to call me too!
The Sacrament of Confirmation Congratulations to the following young people who are now fully initiated Catholics! Six months later than originally planned, these young people finally received the Gifts of the Holy Spirit this past Wednesday in the Sacrament of Confirmation. We were very blessed to have Bishop Quinn here with us along with Fr. Mark McNea, Fr. Beerman and Deacon Steve Landsteiner. What a joy-filled celebration it was!
CONGRATULATIONS to: Dru Braunshausen Anthony Carr Thomas Claeys Sydney Eastvold Nicholas Frundt Gabe Haugh Aubree Nagel Lacey Nietfeld Lexis Rodriguez Mirna Romero-Castro Brandi Uecker
SS Peter & Paul Parish Rosary Program –
This is a new program that the Catholic
Daughters here in Blue Earth will start on
October 4, 2020. It is open to all parishioners of
SS Peter & Paul and will go through October 4,
2021 and the goal is to pray 5,000 rosaries in one
year. This program is so simple, just tally up the
number of rosaries you and your family
members have prayed in a two week period
starting on October 4 and then turn in the tally
sheet in the weekly collection plate. If your
family prays the rosary together multiply it by
the number of people saying the rosary. If you
don’t have a tally sheet, just record the numbers
of rosaries said on a piece of paper, and return
the paper in the collection plate. No signature or
names are needed. Tally sheets are available in
this week’s bulletin and more tally sheets will be
available at the back of the church. There are
also rosaries available at the back of the church.
