SAINT PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH October 13, 2013 PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH Lord Jesus, you find us at the Door of Faith, inviting us to open our hearts to the gift of faith, so that we may know you, the Eternal Son of the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Help us to believe all that you have revealed, as it is taught by your Church. Help us to celebrate the Mass and the other sacraments faithfully, so that we may have eternal life. Following Mary and the saints as heroes of faith, may we believe, celebrate, and live in your love, now and always. Amen! 104 West First Street Mansfield, Ohio 44902 Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am Monday & Friday 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am Phones: Rectory & Parish Center:419-524-2572 Convent: 419-524-2572 High School, Jr. High: 419-524-0979 Grade School, Montessori: 419-524-3351 Child Care Center: 419-524-2572 Ext. 3108 Fax: 419-522-2553 Gifts to Msgr. Dunn Foundation: 419-524-2572 Ext. 2125 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mr. Jerry Straub, Parish Business Manager Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Parish Center to begin plans for the baptism of your baby or child. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 - 4:30 pm Other times by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at the Parish Center at least six months in advance of the ceremony. Sunday Nursery: Every Sunday during 9:30 and 11:30 am Mass, located in the Day Care Center in the basement of the High School. Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 12:00 noon. All requests must be submitted in writing or email. Website: www.mansfieldstpeters.org Staff emails are found on the website Pastoral Staff: Fr. Gregory R. Hite, Pastor Fr. Jeremy Miller, Parochial Vicar Mr. Bill Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Lynne Lukach, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Elizabeth Wurm, Director of Religious Ed. & Youth Minister Deacons: Mr. Terry Philpott Mr. Jim Marshall Mr. John Reef Mr. Dennis Striker School: Mrs. Tressa Reith High School , Jr. High School Mrs. Madalyn Bauer Elementary School Mrs. Tammy Kemerling Montessori Ms. Melinda Milligan Child Care Director Pastoral Care Contacts: Ms. Connie Lewski 419-775-5886 Hospital & Follow-up Mrs. Vickie Palmer 419-524-2572 Nursing Homes/Assisted Living & Prayer Pipeline Deacon John Reef 419-529-3694 Shut-ins/Homebound A Parish of the Saint Juan Diego Deanery, Diocese of Toledo
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SAINT PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH October 13, 2013
PRAYER FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH Lord Jesus, you find us
at the Door of Faith, inviting us to open our hearts to the gift of faith,
so that we may know you, the Eternal Son of the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit.
Help us to believe all that you have revealed,
as it is taught by your Church. Help us to celebrate the Mass
and the other sacraments faithfully, so that we may have eternal life. Following Mary and the saints as heroes of faith, may we believe, celebrate, and live in your love,
now and always. Amen!
104 West First Street Mansfield, Ohio 44902 Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am Monday & Friday 5:30 pm Tuesday - Friday 6:30 am
Phones: Rectory & Parish Center:419-524-2572 Convent: 419-524-2572 High School, Jr. High: 419-524-0979 Grade School, Montessori: 419-524-3351 Child Care Center: 419-524-2572 Ext. 3108 Fax: 419-522-2553 Gifts to Msgr. Dunn Foundation: 419-524-2572 Ext. 2125 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Mr. Jerry Straub, Parish Business Manager
Sacrament of Baptism: Please contact the Parish Center to begin plans for the baptism of your baby or child. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Other times by appointment Sacrament of Marriage: Arrangements should be made at the Parish Center at least six months in advance of the ceremony. Sunday Nursery: Every Sunday during 9:30 and 11:30 am Mass, located in the Day Care Center in the basement of the High School. Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 12:00 noon. All requests must be submitted in writing or email. Website: www.mansfieldstpeters.org Staff emails are found on the website
Pastoral Staff: Fr. Gregory R. Hite, Pastor Fr. Jeremy Miller, Parochial Vicar Mr. Bill Johnson, Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Lynne Lukach, Pastoral Associate Mrs. Elizabeth Wurm, Director of Religious Ed. & Youth Minister Deacons: Mr. Terry Philpott Mr. Jim Marshall Mr. John Reef Mr. Dennis Striker
School: Mrs. Tressa Reith High School , Jr. High School Mrs. Madalyn Bauer Elementary School Mrs. Tammy Kemerling Montessori Ms. Melinda Milligan Child Care Director Pastoral Care Contacts: Ms. Connie Lewski 419-775-5886 Hospital & Follow-up Mrs. Vickie Palmer 419-524-2572 Nursing Homes/Assisted Living & Prayer Pipeline Deacon John Reef 419-529-3694 Shut-ins/Homebound
A Parish of the Saint Juan Diego Deanery, Diocese of Toledo
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MASS INTENTIONS Monday, October 14 Weekday +Callistus I, Pope and Martyr 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Reverend Robert L. Haas Tuesday, October 15 +Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 6:30 am Julianne Gremling 8:15 am Charles and Anna Haley and family 3:15 pm Mass at Sterling House Wednesday, October 16 Weekday +Hedwig, Religious; +Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin 6:30 am Frances Besch Thursday, October 17 +Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr 6:30 am Marcella Beat Friday, October 18 + Luke, Evangelist 6:30 am Gloria Thornton 5:00 pm Rosary 5:30 pm Lois Stupanski Saturday, October 19 + John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs 5:00 pm Deceased members of the Class of 1950 Sunday, October 20 Twenty –Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am John and Donna Besch 9:30 am Parish 11:30 am James Regula LECTOR / COMMUNION MINISTER Saturday, October 19
5:00 pm L B Linkenbach, S Shaffer D D Hipp, P Dignan, T Hipp, J Jimenez, M Monroe, B Nihei, B Schartl C Sgambellone, V Zack Sunday, October 20 7:30 am L T Graff, B Rhea D M Collet, Sr. P Bingert, B&L Danuloff, B Marshall, K Randall, S Santoro 9:30 am L L Rennpage, A Seiss D D Dreskler, C Berger, J Brennan, I Cervinski, B Connolly, D Forster, C&R Freeman, B Genter, C Merle, R Renie, M Riggleman, F Russo, F Schuster, K Wehinger 11:30 am L T Quicksall, F Leitenberger D K Swank, C Becker, J Liston, B Riley, S Rizzo, K Schreck, M Selby, J Wendling, need three MASS SERVERS Saturday, October 19 5 :00 pm J Fulwider, J Keffalas, M Maxwell Sunday, October 20 7:30 am B Miller, J Ramey, need one 9:30 am A & C Blunk, J Rose 11:30 am R & K Harrigan , E Rizzo
Counters - October 20
P & R Saul, F Russo, M Selby
Dear Friends in Christ,
The purpose of my column today is two-fold. First of all, I hope to create some added awareness and, second, I hope to inspire you to pray.
Just a few short weeks after his election in March our Holy Father, Pope Francis, set an example for us – something he has done again and again. On Holy Thursday, celebrating the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Pope Francis gathered with inmates of a Juvenile Detention Center in Rome. There, instead of performing the Mandatum rite (the washing of the feet) for twelve priests or laymen, the Holy Father washed the feet of ten young men and two young women. Among them were many nationalities and faiths, including at least two Muslims. The Holy Father did this as a way of showing that those who are least in the eyes of the world are the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven and those who would be great must be the servant of all, including those who are least here and now.
Focusing on that segment of society – the imprisoned – I’d like to acquaint you with a growing problem in our communities. You may have heard about the Prison Ministry program at St. Peter’s and about the dynamic, inspiring community of faith being nurtured at Richland Correctional Institution (RiCI) under the guidance of Deacon Terry Philpott, Lynne Lukach and others, or the ministry of Deacon John Reef and Father Jeremy Miller at Mansfield Correctional Institution (ManCI). (I count myself very blessed to be among those who have the honor of serving the men at RiCI.) There is indeed a lively faith community at RiCI and there is also deep faith found among those being served at ManCI. Happily, as long as those inmates are incarcerated, they have a faith home and community to rely on.
But I wonder how many people know that there is virtually no mechanism of support or network of assistance to aid our released brothers and sisters in getting back on their feet once they are released from prison. Think of it. Especially for those who have no families or those whose families have abandoned them, there is no home, no food, no work, no clothing and no encouragement or moral support once they leave prison.
If one idea of our Corrections System is rehabilitation, it makes sense to me that our communities would want to put networks in place to assist those who, having made mistakes, have paid their penalty and who need a fresh start, if for no other reason than helping them to avoid making the same mistakes again. Very few employers will hire any former felon. Colleges and universities place restrictions on their enrollments and landlords are frequently unwilling to rent apartments to them. The playing field is definitely less than level for these men and women.
Some members of our community are beginning to see this and to discuss potential solutions. In this column, I only ask that you be aware that this problem exists and that you pray to our loving and forgiving God for help and guidance in answering this critical need. If one part of the body suffers, the whole body suffers, says St. Paul. Please pray for a solution to help ease the suffering of this part of the Body of Christ. If the Holy Spirit should guide you to want to do more, there are many of us who can point you in the right direction.
Bill Johnson, Director of Music and Liturgy
All Soul’s Mass ~
Parishioners needed to assist in the All Soul’s Mass, November 2 at 9:00 am. To volunteer please email [email protected]
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Please Pray for the Sick of our Parish Emil Straub, Jim Marshall, Madaline Barrett, Eileen Fanello, Dan Rhea, Beth Castelvetere, Mary Ann Kurek, Gwenna Yockey, Lorraine Moore, Brenda Davis, Margaret Ferguson, Krista Marshall, Gibson-
Corbin & Downing Family, Michelle Sutton, Shemika Johnson, Stacy Roberts, Ann Elaine Johnson, Barb Riley Fam-ily, Vickie Palmer, John Lemley, Baby Lincoln Bohnke, Beth Weiland, John Doty, Margaret Miner, Don Blank, Linda Beasley, Julie Meyer, Audrey Graf , Mary Cetinich-Sipe, Et-tore “Eddie” Chiudioni, Denise Wylie, Bill Dropsey, Jess All-red, Daniel Neel, Pat Denise Wylie, Mary Jane Reip Names will only be listed for 4 weeks. If you wish to have your name appear an additional 4 week period, contact the Parish Center at 419-524-2572. Thank you.
October 6, 2013
Regular Sunday $ 12,220.00
School $ 6,013.50 Children $ 32.19 Mailed In Sunday $ 2,309.50 Mailed in School $ .00 Direct Deposit $ 3,415.00 TOTAL $ 23,990.19
Parish Debt Relief $ 4,438.84 Weekly Average Needed = $25,000
The St. Peter’s Department of Theater & Performing Arts
Present: Death Stalks a Lady by David J. LeMaster Produced by special arrangement with Brooklyn Publishers, LLC
A classic film noir with 40s style dialogue, an edgy detective, and a host of shady characters lurking in the shadows. Nick Wallace is a private eye. It's a dark and stormy night. A dame walks in. She thinks her husband is unfaithful and wants him tailed. Nick takes the case—and spirals into danger. The dame's a fake, but the bullets are real.
Friday, October 18, 2013 – 7:30 pm Saturday, October 19, 2013 – 7:30 pm Sunday, October 20, 2013 – 3:00 pm
General Admission $8 – Students/Seniors $6 St. Peter’s High School – VE Room
Centering Prayer Group: Meets every Monday 5:30-7:00 pm in the Parish Center - St. Paul room. October 14 is the start of a new video series by Marshall Rosenberg “The Basics of Non-Violent Communication.” Please join us to pray and learn how to talk to each other in a peaceful - non violent human way. Questions? Kim Quick 419-566-1794 or [email protected].
Please remember in prayer Sister Alcuin Kelly who died at Our Lady of Angels on October 4. Sister was 96 years of age and would have celebrated her 80th anniversary this June. She taught at St. Peter’s High School from 1954 –1959 in the music depart-ment. In her family two other girls became Joliet Franciscans, Sister Orestes who taught her from 1952-1959 and Sister Bernardine, both are deceased.
In God’s Arms…. John “Jack” Wheatley
St. Peter's FAMILY will be in mailboxes soon! All those whom we have on record in our data base as 60+ years of age will re-ceive a print edition of the October FAMILY publication. We hope you enjoy reading the issue in print or online (mansfieldstpeters.org and use the easy link).
Do you have an idea for a story for future Issues of FAM-ILY? Would you like to be a guest author in a future issue? Do you have any suggestions for FAMILY? Let us know by emailing [email protected].
FAMILY--a publication for the people of St. Peter's by the peo-ple of St. Peter's.
Support Our Retired Priests: Please consider a donation to Perpetuate the Gift, the annual collection to support retired priests of the Diocese of Toledo. Once a priest retires he is re-sponsible for his own personal expenses: medical, housing, car, clothing and food. Your gift of support given between October 1 and December 31 will also help by reducing the amount your parish contributes to the fund. A gift of cash or check can be sent to Perpetuate the Gift, PO Box 954 Toledo, OH 43697 or placed in the parish collection. A gift may also be made online at our-priests.org.
Our All Soul’s Mass and Reception will be on Saturday, November 2 at 9:00 am. Information was mailed recently to families who have had a family member die since October 27 of last year. If you have had an immediate family member (father, mother, sister, brother, child or spouse) die in the last year and
was not buried through St. Peter’s parish, we would like to in-clude them and your family in our All Souls’ Mass this year. Please call Vickie at 419-524-2572 with their name, their rela-tionship to you, and their date of death.
Baptisms: Quinn Marie Tyrrell - daughter of Brent & Meghan Tyrrell
New Parishioners: Julie Bonko & daughter, Katelin
Dianna Greenwood & family Donovan & Heather Thacker & family
Patricia Grove Bob & Kate Denten
Flu Shots - The Kroger Company will again be providing flu shots in the Franciscan Activity Center. Injections will be avail-able from 7:30 - 10:30 am Tuesday, October 15. The cost is $28.00, Medicare part B accepted as well as most Medicare Advantage Plans.
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Week two of the “Quick Journey Into the Bible” has us at the beginning of the “story” guideline. The Genesis story with Adam and Eve focuses on God’s
loving gift to us of our free will. As we know, Adam and Eve did not use the gift wisely and they must then live with the conse-quences. We, too, today must live with the consequences of our decisions, but if we are open to God in our lives, we do not need to live these consequences alone. As in the Bible story, where God presents the world with one of the many chances for re-demption (Noah’s story), we too live that choice everyday! God’s plan unfolded through history gives us the Story for our lives. So let us pray: In the early World, You created the heav-ens and Earth and tested Adam and Eve in the garden: Help us to always choose the life that You offer. Amen.
October 19 - Confirmation Parent meeting at 9 am in the FAC. One parent for each youth who is anticipating being con-firmed in 2014 must be in attendance.
October 20 - Youth Sacramental Team and Coffee House is meeting from 3- 4 p.m. in the Saint Clare Room. All sixth through twelfth graders are invited to join us for this leadership and faith building event!
October 21 - Young Adult Meeting at 6 pm in the Family Room. All young adults of the parish are invited to join us and take part in this great time of faith and fellowship!
October 21- Sacramental Team at 7 pm in the Family Room. All who are interested in joining and helping us prepare the youth and young people of our parish are welcome and invited to come to this meeting! We hope to see you there!
October 27- Trunk and Treat to take place in the parking lot at Resurrection Parish. All sixth through twelfth graders who are interested in helping out with this event should contact Elizabeth Wurm at [email protected] as soon as possi-ble. All families are invited and encouraged to join us from noon to 1: 30 pm.
November 1 - Teen Night from 5-7 pm! All fifth through twelfth graders are welcome to come for an evening of fun and fellow-ship! It is taking place at Resurrection Parish and we will be attending Mass at 7 pm there.
November 2 - NET RETREAT! This retreat is open for all young people in grades 5- 12. It is taking place at Resurrection Parish from 10 am - 4 pm.
To register or for additional information on any of these events please contact Elizabeth Wurm [email protected]
Prayer to Our Virgin Mother of Guadalupe: Virgin of Guadalupe, Patron-ess of unborn children, we implore your
intercession for every child at risk of abortion. Help expectant parents to welcome from God the priceless gift of their child’s life. Console parents who have lost that gift through abortion, and lead them to forgiveness and heal-ing through the Divine Mercy of your Son. Teach us to cherish and to care for family and friends until God calls them home. Help us never to see others as burdens. Guide our public officials to defend each and every human life through just laws. Inspire us all to bring our faith into public life, to speak for those who have no voice. We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Love and Mercy itself. Amen
St. Peter’s Respect Life Chapter will have “THE BOOK OF INNOCENTS” on the altar rail in front of the Blessed Virgin’s altar for Pro-Life month, October. You are invited to record the name and lifespan of your child, lost to miscarriage, abortion, or stillbirth, with any thoughts and longings you may wish to write down. We continue to pray for you and these innocents.
As suggested in last weekend’s pamphlet, our efforts to bring Christ alive within us and to all we meet includes family life. “Parents,…through discussion of critical life issues within the family and by their example and guidance, teach and help to mold their children in faith and respect for all human life from conception to natural death.” (USCCB Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities). “You should not act dishonestly in rendering judg-ment. Show neither partiality to the weak nor deference to the mighty, but judge your fellow men justly. You shall not go about spreading slander among your kinsmen; nor shall you stand by idly when your neighbor’s life is at stake. I am the LORD. You shall not bear hatred for your brother in your heart. Though you may have to reprove your fellow man, do not incur sin because of him. Take no revenge and cherish no grudge against your fellow countrymen. You shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” Leviticus 19: 15-18
Floral decorations and greenery in our Sanctuary have been underwritten in part by:
Sharon Berger - In Honor of August Birthdays Diane Rodriquez - In Memory of William Wake Mrs. Marilyn B. Williamson - In Memory of James Williamson, Sr. Mrs. Harold McFarland Mr. H. Elmer Berger - In Memory Jane I. Berger Mrs. Elizabeth Krebs - In Memory of Joseph S. Krebs Mr. Harold Stupanski—In Memory of Lois Stupanski Mr. Harold E. Masters - In Memory of Helen P. Masters Christopher & Crystal Rhodes - In Honor of Fr. Jeremy Miller Bev Magee Janice A Klupp - In Memory of Marvin J. Klupp Chris & Anita Branham & Family Mr. Richard Pfeifer - In Memory of Elvia Pfeifer Mr. & Mrs. David L. Barnes - In Memory of Marilyn Galloway Helen & Jonathan Walbert - In Memory of Stirp & Walbert Families Flower Donation Envelopes are available at the church entrances for those who do not receive envelopes but wish to donate to the Flower Fund. We thank those who contribute and enhance our beautiful church.
Open Your Hearts to Life
We have a wonderful group of catechumens (those who have not been baptized) and candidates (those who have been baptized and are seeking full Communion). Please keep in prayer all involved in the RCIA process. If you
feel called to contribute your time and talent - even one time dur-ing the year - for the good of our parish RCIA class, please call Lynne to discuss these opportunities.
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BLUE BARRELS
Will be out this weekend - October 12 & 13 Thank you for supporting Catholic Charities!
RECYCLING ~ Our next Recycling date is: November 8 in the Franciscan Activity
Center Parking lot. HOURS: 10 to 11 am and 2 to 4 pm
IMPORTANT: Please honor these drop off times - do not leave your recyclables on the sidewalks or curbs.
Advertiser of the Week
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St. Peter’s Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten “MONTESSORI KIDS AT WORK NIGHT” Thursday, November 7 6:00-7:00 pm When prospective parents talk with the teachers, are able to watch current students doing their "works", meet current parents who validate the integrity of the program, and take a tour of the Montessori House--that's when they get hooked on the incredible Montessori program!
MONTESSORI PARENT TESTIMONIALS
“When we were visiting various preschools to decide where to send our daughter, we were amazed by the learning environ-ment Montessori provided that was unlike any other. This envi-ronment has enabled her to flourish and grow beyond the aver-age expectations of a preschooler.” Courtney and Michael
“We are confident that the lesson our daughters have learned in the Montessori program at St. Peter’s are those that will con-tinue to shape the people they become, the values they share and the lives they touch throughout their lifetimes. It is an in-valuable foundation.” D.J. and Elizabeth
“Through the unique Montessori environment and loving teach-ers, my children learned self direction, independence, and coop-eration with peers.” Rebecca
“My children’s love and thirst for knowledge was developed through the hands-on experiences the Montessori program pro-vided. They thrived in this type of learning environment . . . and today participate in many enrichment and advanced learn-ing programs as a result of the Montessori program and its car-ing staff.” Cheryl
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Friday 10/18, Janet's special Swiss steak with redskin potatoes, carrots and desserts $9, kids 12 and under $5, dinner served from 5:30 till 7:30. *Reservations* Saturday 10/19, Pizza and Salad $5.00, kids12 and under free. Friday 10/25, Maybe our last grill out night of the season we will have a fire pit going outside with chairs so come tell stories en-joy. $6.00, Kids 12 and under $3.00 Burgers, Sausage & Hot Dogs. Saturday 10/26, Pizza and Salad $5.00, kids 12 and under free. Friday 11/1, chili cook-off night and wine and beer tasting over 10 varieties of chili $5 cover charge includes salad and bread. Wine and beer tasting tickets sold separately 6 till 8 pm.
Trek or Treat: Werewolves of Woodland Troop 121 of Mansfield St Peter’s is sponsoring a 5K Run or Walk through the creepy, spooky, and possibly haunted Wood-land neighborhood of Mansfield. All proceeds of the event will benefit Troop 121's 2014 high adventure trips. The event is chip-timed by Ohio Race Day, pre-registration guarantees a tech shirt with a cool design and afterwards there is an awesome refresh-ment table for runners and walkers! Many awards and door prizes and costume prizes for participants, including the new category of Stroller Division!
Cost: $20 Pre-Registration if postmarked by October 16 (T-Shirt guaranteed with pre-registration)
More info may be seen at www.bsatroop121.com/trekortreat.
Spartan Athletic Boosters invite you to join us for our annual Reverse Raffle!!
Saturday, November 9 in the Franciscan Activity Center.
Doors open at 6:00 pm, dinner will be served until 8:30 pm featuring “Goulash”!!
This year we are adding a Euchre Tournament ($10 entry) to the evening festivities which will begin at 7:15 pm.
Monte Carlo Games and the cash bar will be back again as well.
Tickets will be available for $100 each and include admis-sion and dinner for two along with a chance to win the $10,000.00 grand prize!!
Join us in raising money for all athletes of St. Peter’s School! For more information contact Carla Eighinger 419-522-2773.
The North Central Ohio Vocations Club will be hosting Fr. John Stowe of the Conventual Franciscan Order - October 14, he will tell us about the Franciscans, the Conventual Franciscan order and his own story. NCOVC meets the second Monday of the month in the Franciscan center after the 5:30 Mass at St. Peter's. Guests are welcome.
World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekends: Have a good marriage? Want a great one? Going on a Marriage Encounter Weekend doesn't mean you're saying, "My marriage needs help". You are saying, "I care about my marriage and it's my priority. I'm setting a whole weekend aside to refocus on my spouse and my marriage." Future Dates: November 8-10, 2013 at Howard Johnson, Lima OH January 17-19, 2014 at Holiday Inn Express, Perrysburg OH March 29-31, 2014 at Sauder’s Heritage Inn, Archbold OH To register go to www.wwme.org or contact Brian and Chris Schroeder at 419-523-7210 or [email protected]
Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Mass: Join Bishop Leonard Blair and the Office of Marriage and Family Life as we commemorate 25, 40, 50, 60, and 60+ years of marriage for couples in the diocese. A reception featuring refreshments and presentations from great Catholic organizations will follow the Mass. Register by calling the parish center @ 419-524-2572. 2013 Jubilee Wedding Anniversary Mass, Our Lady Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral October 27, 3:00 pm. “The vocation to love is a wonderful thing, it is the only force that can truly transform the world.” –Pope Benedict XVI
Craft Show: St. Mary of the Snows School, 1630 Ashland Road, Saturday, November 16 - crafters are needed. If you are interested, contact 419-589-2114 or [email protected] for information.
Harvest of Hope Breakfast: Come join us at Catholic Charities 3rd Annual Harvest of Hope Breakfast fundraiser Tuesday, October 22 at Cafe on Main in Mansfield. For details and ticket information, please contact Rita at 419-524-0733, ext 222.
Disaster Relief: Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is collecting donations for long-term disaster relief following the recent flooding in Colorado. All donations will be directed to the Archdiocese of Denver. Donations for Colorado flood victims may be sent to or dropped off at Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo, 1933 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, OH 43604. Checks should include “Colorado disaster relief” in the memo line. Donations may also be made by credit card by calling 419-244-6711, ext. 218.
Project Rachel : It's normal to grieve a pregnancy loss, including the loss of a child by abortion. It can form a hole in one's heart, a hole so deep that sometimes it seems nothing can fill the emptiness. For local confidential help, please contact the Project Rachel Helpline at 1-888-456-HOPE or [email protected]. For more information about Project Rachel, please visit hopeafterabortion.com.
Catholic Charities will host a bus trip to Chicago on Nov. 9. Pick up locations are Norwalk, Fremont & Toledo. Opportunity for fam-ily getaway, couples outing or holiday shopping. Tickets are $ 70 per person. Contact Martha at 419-668-3073
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Family Perspective: Everyone needs a “round tuit.” The lepers in today’s Gospel probably meant to thank Jesus. Excited about being cured they didn’t get ‘around-to-it.’ We get caught up in our own interests and fail to appreciate what we have or to say what is in our hearts. This week get yourself a “round tuit.”
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 1:1-7; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Rom 2:1-11; Ps 62:2-3, 6-7, 9; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: Rom 3:21-30; Ps 130:1b-6ab; Lk 11:47-54 Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Ps 105:6-9, 42-43; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Ex 17:8-13; Ps 121:1-8; 2 Tm 3:14 — 4:2; Lk 18:1-8
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Naaman, cleansed from his leprosy, returns gratefully to Elisha (2 Kings 5:14-17). Psalm — The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power (Psalm 298). Second Reading — If we have died with Christ we shall also live with Christ (2 Timothy 2:8-13). Gospel — Ten lepers are healed by Jesus, but only one, a Sa-maritan, returns to give him thanks (Luke 17:11-19).
Cemeteries Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 23 at 4:00 pm
The next Cemeteries Committee meeting will be Wednesday, October 23 at 4:00 pm in Assisi Hall at the Parish Center. We will be discussing marketing, pricing, and rules and regulations of our cemeteries (Mansfield Catholic Cemetery and Prince of Peace Cemetery). Please attend if you have an interest in becoming a member of this important committee. If you have interest but you are unable to attend this meeting, please call Jerry Straub at (419) 524-2572 ext. 2104 for details.
PART TIME RECEPTIONIST POSITION AVAILABLE:
St. Peter’s Parish Center is in need of a part-time receptionist two to three days a week. Hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. This is a job share position. Primary duties include but are not limited to receiving calls, directing information and bulletin editing. Proficient computer skills a must. Knowledge of Word and Publisher preferred. Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with various social, emotional and economic backgrounds. For a complete job description, stop by the Parish Center office to pick one up. Drop off resume at Parish Center or email [email protected] no later than October 25, 2013.
A sincere thank you to those who participated in the Life Chain on Sunday, October 6. Many horns beeped to honor LIFE. A special thanks to Fr. Jeremy and Fr. Joseph for joining us and thank you Fr. Jeremy for the closing prayer. ~ St. Peter’s Respect Life
Carolyn A. Chambers, MDEdward P. Zarczynski, MD
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