ParishoftheDioceseofWinona-Rochester

andstaffedbythepriestsofthe“InstituteoftheIncarnateWord”IVE

Pastor: Fr. Andrew Whiting, IVE AssociatePastor: Fr. Javier Ibarra, IVE Administrator: Mark Frederick, ext. 108 Secretary: Shirley Pestka, ext. 101 FaithFormation: Sister Strength of Martyrs, ext. 105 Con irmation/YouthMinistry Beverly Miller, ext. 110 CatechesisoftheGoodShephardBeth Shank, ext. 109DirectorofMusic:Grace Kunkel, ext.102 ParishTrustee:Daniel Scott Craig Ros jord PriestResidence: 512 E. Mulberry St.

LoyolaCatholicSchool:388-0600 IVEMinorSeminary: 387-2565 Sisters’Convent—388-8088

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) 4:15 pm Latin Mass HolyDay: See bulletin

SSPeter&PaulParishOf ice:105 North Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-388-2995 Fax: 507-388-7661

December15,2019

THIRDSUNDAYOFADVENT

Email:office@sspeterandpaul.com

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc-9; Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1- 4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Wednesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12- 13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Thursday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Friday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38 Saturday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

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. Bap-tism preparation sessions for parents and sponsors are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. The usual time for Bap-tism is at 2:00 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, December 16 7:00 am +Helen Hager: Tom Hager +Edwardo Alberdin: Elena Lopez +Joan Kellen: Friends

Tuesday, December 17 7:00 am +O. Ba. Ngoai: Lai & Khuou Nguyen Perseverance of Mankato Mayo Hospice: Judy Born For the grace of final perseverance of all the members of the Religious Family of the Incarnate Word: Sisters Servants of the Incarnate Word 3:30 pm Oaklawn - +Souls in Purgatory: Dave & Julia Schwamberger Wednesday, December 18 7:00 am +Howard Sweiger, Jr: Bernie & Nancy Fasnacht +Rita Sloan: George & Sherry Rysavy Doctor Michael Freley: Judy Born

Thursday, December 19 7:00 am +Peggy Sheehan: Carol Frederick +Dr. David Pence: Donald & Carolyn Weidner Intentions of Joe Ostgarden: Mary Kay Goettl

Friday, December 20 7:00 am +Esther Zellmer: Mary Ann Pongratz +Dee Wright: Frank & Jackie Cesario Intentions of Otto Peterson: Ryan Erstad

Saturday, December 21 8:00 am +Jerry Huettl: Frank & Jackie Cesario +Richard Oberle: Family Intentions of Odalys Lopez: Elena Lopez

Wednesday, December 18 3:00 pm Rosary for Priests in Xavier Hall Chapel 6:00 pm Book Study with Leo Roth in Room 302 Xavier Thursday: December 19 7:00 pm Rosary for Priests in Xavier Chapel Friday, December 20 8:00 am Legion of Mary in Room 302 of Xavier Hall Sunday, December 22 No Coffee or rolls this weekend or on December 29. See you again on Sunday January 5, 2020

Weekly Schedule

Communal Penance There will be a Communal Penance Service at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Mankato at 1:00 pm this Sunday, December 15. All are welcome.

Individual/Private Confessions On Friday, December 20th and on Monday, December 23rd there will be Private/Individual Confessions from 11 am to 12 noon.

PASTOR’S MESSAGE 3

Ave + Maria! Habits to Foster

Mary is the model of all the Saints and the perfect disciple of Jesus. Here are habits practiced by the Saints that can help us to follow Our Lord and Lady more closely this Advent. Three will appear is this bulletin and four in the next. Cultivate Humility The saints were very careful not to think more highly of themselves than they should. They take seriously Jesus’ warning that, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalt-ed,” (Matthew 23:12). Humility is nothing more than an accurate self-assessment, an awareness of oneself as one really is. And surely anyone seeing himself for what he really is, must be truly humble. We shun humili-ty. And yet saint after saint has embraced it. Without humility we are unable to be a disciple of Jesus. Why? Because humility enables us to acknowledge that we need Him. Pride, causes us to ignore God’s guidance, discount His love, and reject the life He offers us. Strive for Obedience This habit naturally flows from the first. Only if we are humble can we hope to be obedient. Only the hum-ble can let go of what they might want or prefer in order to do what God may want or prefer. The saints were obedient. They wanted above all else to do what God wanted them to do. Do we have that same desire? So often we come across people who half-heartedly want to do what God wants them to do. If it is difficult or unpopular, they do not follow through with it. This is called “Cafeteria Christianity.” Picking the things you agree with and ignoring what you do not, does not reflect humility and obedience. St. Paul says this results in shipwreck of faith, (1 Tim 1:19). Set Firm Priorities For the Saints their relationship with God was a priority. They did not wait until they had time to pray; they made time to pray. They were not easily swayed by their moods or by other people. Nothing would make them surrender their relationship with God. But how easily we are swayed. How easily we rationalize spir-itual laziness. After encouraging us not to worry Jesus says, “God will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern,” (Matthew 6:33). In a Berlin art gallery there is a painting by German painter Adolf Menzel. It is only partially finished. He intended to show Fredrick the Great speaking with some of his generals. So Menzel painted the generals and the background and left the king until last. He put an outline of Fredrick in charcoal in the picture, but he died prior to finishing the painting. Many Christians come to the end of their lives without ever having put Christ into his proper place. The saints remind us to do more than pencil our Lord into our lives, allow him to have the seat of honor from the beginning.

Happy 50th Anniversary of

Priestly Ordination to Pope Francis.

On December 13th, 1969, our Holy

Father was ordained a priest

forever!

All children in grades 2-6 are invited to experience the Christ-mas liturgy by singing with the Children’s Choir for the 4:00 p.m. Christ-mas Eve Mass. Rehearsals will be held in the choir room on Monday, Dec. 16th from 5:15-5:45 p.m. and on Dec. 24th at 2:45 p.m. prior to Mass. Please contact Grace Kunkel for more information: 507-388-2995, ext. 102 music@sspeterandpaul.com

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Minister Schedule for December 21-22, 2019

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 Mary Huettl, Shirley Pestka, Barb Johnson

Steve/Carol Raymond Rich/Judy Wheeler Vicky Goettl, Ginny Scheurer, Nancy Fasnacht

Deacon Alex, Steve Howe Joe Mocol, Joanne Lamm, Bill/Louise Dickmeyer Leo Roth

Shellie Altenhofen

Altar Servers Ryan and Clark Streeter

Brianna Johnston Mali Blasl

Sebastian, Dominic & Nicholas Winstead

John Dougherty Frank Cesario

Lector Matthew Bach Dave Schwamberger Al Kluever Annabella Riemer

Greeters Mike/Sandy Bach, Ramona Tjosvold, Jackie Anderson Millie Daufenbach

Barbara Swanson Roger Sonnek Duane Mettler

Joann Rigdon Doug/Karen James John/Joanne Lamm

Pat Roesch Marlene Houg

Ushers Mallory Hoffman, Jim Schweiss, Tom Cooling J. Dougherty, James Bach

Phil Chester Duane Mettler Earle Peters Dave Schwamberger

Ervin Stueber Stan Huettl Bob Kreuzer

Tom Mocol Mark Brosnan Tom Ngo

Rosary Dave Schwamberger John Dougherty Betty Koberoski

PHÚC ÂM: Mt 11, 2-11

"Thầy có phải là Đấng phải đến chăng, hay chúng tôi còn phải

đợi một Đấng nào khác?" Tin Mừng Chúa Giêsu Kitô theo

Thánh Matthêu. Khi ấy, Gioan ở trong ngục nghe nói về các

việc làm của Chúa Kitô. Ông sai môn đệ đến thưa Ngài rằng:

"Thầy có phải là Đấng phải đến chăng, hay chúng tôi còn phải

đợi Đấng nào khác?" Chúa Giêsu bảo họ: "Hãy về thuật lại cho

Gioan những gì các ông nghe và thấy: người mù được thấy,

người què đi được, người phong hủi được khỏi, người điếc được

nghe, người chết sống lại, và tin mừng được loan báo cho kẻ

nghèo khó; và phúc cho ai không vấp ngã vì Ta".

Khi những người được sai đến đã đi rồi, Chúa Giêsu liền nói với

đám đông về Gioan rằng: "Các ngươi đi xem gì ở hoang địa?

Một cây sậy phất phơ trước gió ư? Vậy các ngươi đi xem gì?

Một người ăn mặc lả lướt ư? Nhưng những người ăn mặc lả lướt

thì ở nơi cung điện nhà vua. Vậy các ngươi đi xem gì? Một tiên

tri ư? Phải, Ta bảo các ngươi, và còn hơn một tiên tri nữa. Vì có

lời chép về ông rằng: 'Này Ta sai sứ thần Ta đi trước mặt con, để

dọn đường sẵn cho con'. Ta bảo thật các ngươi, trong các con cái

người nữ sinh ra, chưa từng xuất hiện một ai cao trọng hơn Gi-

oan Tẩy Giả; nhưng người nhỏ nhất trong nước trời còn cao

trọng hơn ông". Đó là lời Chúa.

Christmas Masses December 24 - 4:00 pm and 12 Midnight December 25 - 9:30 am and 1:00 pm Spanish

Mary Mother of God January 1, 2020 December 31, 5:15 pm Mass and January 1, 2020 - 9:30 am and 1:00 pm Spanish

Christmas Flowers

If you would like to help pay for the Christmas flowers you can do so by putting money in an envelope marked “Christmas Flowers” and

drop it into the collection basket.

Listen to our Choristers from SSPP, today, Sunday Dec. 15 at 1:15 at Barnes and Noble. While there, use the Barnes and Noble voucher in this bulletin to

support the SSPP gift store. The voucher is good from Sunday through Friday.

Faith Formation Sr. Strength of Martyrs

Faithformation@sspeterandpaul.com

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 5

Confirmation/Youth Ministry

Beverly Miller ssppyouth4u@gmail.com

CatechesisoftheGoodShepherdBethShank@faith4u@sspeterandpaul.comThe Prophecy of Mother Doctrinal Content: • A prophet is one who listens to God, speaks His message, and waits for God’s action • The purest figure among holy women is Mary, who kept alive the hope of Israel’s salvation • The Church sees here the fulfillment of the Divine promise given through the Prophet Isaiah:

“Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son.” • Jesus/Emmanuel means: God is with us. Direct Aim: To proclaim the Prophecy of the Mother and ponder the identity of the woman and her son who is named Emmanuel

“The young wom-an, pregnant and about to bear a

son, shall name him Emmanuel.”

Isaiah 7:14

A very special thank you to all of those who helped make our Evening of Lessons and Carols possible especially those who helped make the beautiful costumes,

to our Lectors, the members of the St. Gregory Chamber Choir, and to all the children of our Faith Formation program and their families.

“And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.” Luke 1:14-15

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Rosary Society

Rosaries prayed for the weekend of December 14-15, 2019, for all who have lost a loved one, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, may they find peace in the hope of eternal life Sundays, 7:05 am and 9:05 am in the main Church & Wednesdays, 3:30 pm in Xavier Hall Chapel.

Loyola Catholic School Visit www.loyolacatholicschool.org or Contact Angela Casteel at acasteel@loyolacatholicschool.org or 507.388.0615 to schedule family tours, shadow a class or student for the day. All are welcome to Loyola’s Christmas concerts and programs. All events are held at Loyola Catholic School, 145 Good Counsel Dr., Mankato: 12/18: 1pm Christmas Basket Mass 12/19: 9am Preschool/PreK Program 10:30am Grades 4-6 Program 1pm Grades K-3 Program

Pro Life Those who die in God’s grace and friendship live forever with Christ. Heaven is not an abstract idea, but a true and lasting relationship with God

that is beyond all earthly description and understanding. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead and ev-erlasting life by preparing now, in hope, for our passage from this life into eternal life.

December 8 2019

Budget

Adult Env. $ 9,405.00 $8,957.00

Plate Coll. $ 1,056.53 1,058.00

E Transfer $ 2,425.00 2,900.00

Total Holy Day

$12,886.53 $ 780.00

$ 12,915.00

In Our Generosity We Imitate God

Second Collection Next Sunday, December 22 the Second Collection

will be for the Religious Retirement.

Thank You To the parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul,

I would like to thank you for your many kindnesses to me and especially for your prayers this past year! On Dec 17th, I am planning to celebrate the 7am Mass before departing Mankato. Please continue to pray for the IVE priests and especially for our missions in the Middle East! AMDG! Fr Andy Kmetz, IVE

Sympathy We express our most sincere sympathy to Patricia Hoffman and her family upon the death of her grandson James Rogers, Jr. from St. James, MN. May the Lord whom he sought in his life now keep him in everlasting joy.

Youth Fundraiser “Our Youth Group would like to thank all the parish-ioners who supported us in our fundraiser last week-end. We have been blessed by your generosity and will keep all of you in our prayers at the March for Life in Washington D.C this January, Steubenville Youth Conference this July, and Camp Summit this August. Please continue to pray for us too.”

You’re Invited: Las Posadas! “Posadas” is a Catholic Mexican tradition that commemorates the 9 day journey of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Arriving in Bethlehem, Mary ready to give birth but, “there was no room for them in the inn.” The Spanish Community invites you to prepare for the coming of Jesus with this nightly tradition of songs, rosary and fellowship.

Meet Outside of Xavier Chapel: Monday 16—6:30 pm Saturday 21—6:30 pm Tuesday 17—6:30 pm Sunday 22 - 2:00 pm Wednesday 18—6:30 pm Monday 23—6:30 pm Thursday 19—6:30 pm Tuesday—24—12 pm Friday 20—6:30 pm

Tercer Domingo de Adviento 15 de diciembre de 2019

Hacemos un cordial invitación a La Legión de María to dos los sábados de 9:00 am a 10:00 am en la sala 205.

Qué pretende el RICA?

Invitar a adultos no bautizados a convertirse en miembros de la iglesia católica. También adultos que necesitan recibir los Sacramentos del Bautismo, la Reconciliación, la Comunión o la Confirmación. Para mas informacion contacte Hna. Strength of Martyrs.

Las Posadas! Dedicadas a conmemorar el peregrinar de José y María por los rumbos de Nazaret a Belén. Nueve dias les tomó arribar a su destino. Al llegar, la virgin estaba a punto de dar a luz a su hijo Jesús. Al ser rechazados en el mesón y en pocos hogares, tuvieron que refugiarse en un estable. ¡Celebrando las Posadas, preparemos un lugar en nues-

tros corazones para la llegada del Rey del Cielo!

Lunes 16 - 2pm Martes 17 - 6pm Miercoles 18- 6pm Jueves 19 - 7pm

Evangelio Mt 11, 2-11

En aquel tiempo, Juan se encontraba en la cárcel, y ha-biendo oído hablar de las obras de Cristo, le mandó pre-guntar por medio de dos discípulos: "¿Eres tú el que ha de venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?" Jesús les respondió: "Vayan a contar a Juan lo que están viendo y oyendo: los ciegos ven, los cojos andan, los leprosos quedan limpios de la lepra, los sordos oyen, los muertos resucitan y a los pobres se les anuncia el Evan-gelio. Dichoso aquel que no se sienta defraudado por mí". Cuando se fueron los discípulos, Jesús se puso a hablar a la gente acerca de Juan: "¿Qué fueron ustedes a ver en el desierto? ¿Una caña sacudida por el viento? No. Pues entonces, ¿qué fueron a ver? ¿A un hombre lujosamente vestido? No, ya que los que visten con lujo habitan en los palacios. ¿A qué fueron, pues? ¿A ver a un profeta? Sí, yo se lo aseguro; y a uno que es todavía más que profeta. Porque de él está escrito: He aquí que yo envío a mi mensajero para que vaya delante de ti y te prepare el camino. Yo les aseguro que no ha surgido entre los hijos de una mujer ninguno más grande que Juan el Bautista. Sin embargo, el más pequeño en el Reino de los cielos, es todavía más grande que él".

Viernes20 - 6pm Sabado 21 - 6pm Domingo 22 - 6pm Lunes 23 - 2pm Martes 24 - 12pm

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