ParishoftheDioceseofWinonaandstaffedbythepriestsofthe

“InstituteoftheIncarnateWord”IVEPastor: Fr. Mariano Varela, IVE AssociatePastor: Fr. Octavio Cortez, IVE Fr. Richard Yevchak, IVE Deac. Fernando Flores, IVE in residence Administrator: Mark Frederick, ext 108 Secretary: Shirley Pestka, ext. 101 FaithFormation: Beth Shank, ext. 109 YouthMinistry: Beverly Miller ext. 110 Music&Liturgy:Lisa Knutson ext. 102 ParishTrustee:Frank Cesario Daniel Scott PriestResidence: 512 Mulberry St. 387-2565 LoyolaCatholicSchool:388-2997 IVEHighSchoolSeminary: 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

EPIPHANYOFTHELORD

JANUARY4,2015

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Mass Intentions 05 Monday: 7:00 AM + Ben Dickmeyer: Don & Joanne Kvasnicka +Leonard Schwamberger: Dave & Julia Schwamberger +Souls In Purgatory: Mallory Hoffman

06 Tuesday: 7:00 AM +Anniv. of Frank Wenner: Family +Deef Allen: Friends Intentions of the Blessed Mother: Mallory Hoffman Oaklawn Health Care: 3:30 pm Living and Deceased of the Klebel Family: Mona Tjosvold 07 Wednesday: 5:15 PM +Anniv. of Mary Embacher: Mary Ann Pongratz +Gladys Dedrickson: Barb Fich Intentions of Clifford Hoffman: Pat Hoffman 08 Thursday: 7:00 AM +Theresa Rodriguez: Mallory Hoffman +Joanne Schaub: Jerry Martinka +”Corky” James Jeanette Marka 09 Friday: 7:00 AM +All Orphaned Souls: Lai & Khuou Nguyen Intentions of Leon and Dee Tacheny: Lorraine Carpenter Catholics Come Home: Kieran Loparco 10 Saturday: 8:00 AM +Dick Oberle: Maggie Oberle and Family +Vince Thul: Les & Phyllis Schneider Intentions of Bernie and Nancy Fasnacht Families: Bernie and Nancy Fasnacht Weekly Schedule Sunday, January 4 8:40 am and 10:40 am Catechism Class- Room 302 Coffee/Rolls after 9:30 Mass in Jesuit Hall Tuesday, January 6 7:30 am to 12 noon Adoration in Xavier Chapel Wednesday, January 7 6:00 pm RCIA meets in Room 203 of Xavier Hall 6:00 pm Adult Bible Study Room 302 Xavier Hall Thursday, January 08 6:00 pm Pastoral Council in Room 302 Xavier Hall 6:30 pm German Club meet in Upper Room Xavier Hall 7:00 pm Rosary for Priests in Xavier Hall Chapel Friday, January 09 7:30 am to 6 pm Adoration in Xavier Chapel Saturday, Jan 10 9:00 am Legion of Mary in Xavier Room 203 11 to 12 noon and 4 to 5 pm Confessions

SacramentofReconciliation

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

SacramentofBaptismContact the Parish Of ice at least one month in advance of the desired date. The usual time for Baptism is at 4:15 pm the last Sat-urday 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 per-son’s name and phone number.

NewMembersWelcomePlease register at the Parish Of ice.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10- 12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72: 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11; Ps 29:1-

4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Acts 10:34-38 or

1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11

PASTOR’S MESSAGE 3

The Feast of the Epiphany is the feast which commemorates the manifestation of God to the Gentiles. This manifestation began when the Wise Men from the East came to Bethlehem to pay their respects and offer their gifts to the newly-born King of the Jews. The magi are the central personages in today’s feast. They were pagans who did not know the true God of the Jews. Yet that true God revealed to them that the King he had promised to the Jews had come. The expected Prince was born. They came to Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, expecting, of course, to find the city and the whole country rejoicing. Instead they found suspicion and ha-tred in the reigning king, a hatred which in a few days turned to murder. The leaders knew the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, they realized that the Magi were very sure of the truth revealed to them; they would not have come such a long journey for nothing. These were the leaders who some years later refused to listen to Christ and in spite of his miracles refused to admit his claim that he was not only the promised Messiah, but the true Son of God. They rejected him because he had mercy on sinners. They were expecting a political Messiah who will bring earthly freedom and prosperity. Like Herod they ended with murder, the crucifixion of the “king of the Jews” We too know the true facts concerning Christ, his mission and his present and future kingdom. Like the leaders of the Jews of his days, we also could become absorber in the affairs of this life searching for wealth, pleas-ure and power. We could become so totally absorbed in such things as to have neither the interest nor the time to pay our respects to Christ or to welcome him into our homes and our hearts, as our true Lord. I finish with the Pope Francis part of last year homily for the epiphany: “On the feast of the Epiphany, as we recall Jesus’ manifestation to humanity in the face of a Child, may we sense the Magi at our side, as wise companions on the way. Their example helps us to lift our gaze towards the star and to follow the great desires of our heart. They teach us not to be content with a life of mediocrity, of “playing it safe”, but to let ourselves be attracted always by what is good, true and beautiful… by God, who is all of this, and so much more! And they teach us not to be deceived by appearances, by what the world considers great, wise and powerful. We must not stop at that. It is necessary to guard the faith. Today this is of vital importance: to keep the faith. We must press on further, beyond the darkness, beyond the voices that raise alarm, beyond worldliness, beyond so many forms of modernity that exist today. We must press on to-wards Bethlehem, where, in the simplicity of a dwelling on the outskirts, beside a mother and father full of love and of faith, there shines forth the Sun from on high, the King of the universe. By the example of the Magi, with our little lights, may we seek the Light and keep the faith. May it be so.” National Migration Week 2015 will take place January 4 – 10 with the theme, "“We are One Family Under God," which brings to mind the importance of family in our daily lives. This reminder is particularly important when dealing with the migration phenomenon, as family members are too often separated from one another. The first immigrant fami-ly was the family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, they had to obey the message of an angel and to go to unknown country to look for safety, since the life of Jesus was in danger. How many families from different cultures and country are coming to our country to look for safety and well being! Our Christian commitment commands us to welcome them and support in the best way we can. Special thanks: to those who sent Christmas greetings and gifts to the priests. May God bless your generosity. Happy Epiphany! Fr. Mariano Varela, IVE

Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA)

The Annual Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), formerly known as the Annual Diocesan Appeal, is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries in the 114 parishes, 30 schools, seminary, programs and departments of the diocesan church. Our parish goal for this year is $42,680.00. As of December 15 update we are at $34,542 or 81% of our goal. We wish to thank everyone who has made a donation to the appeal and encourage others to prayerfully consider making a donation to the appeal. Donation envelopes are at the end of the pews or at the entrances to the church. You may also go online at http://www.dow.org/CMA .

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Sunday 11:30 am Pat Roesch Shellie Altenhofen Marlene Houg Edward & Michael Nguyen Glenn Barnette Delores Stelten Linda Dempsey Pat Roesch Tim Altenhofen, Bill Rosenstiel, Mark Brosnan, C/R Hughes

Minister Schedule for January 10-11, 2015

PHÚC ÂM: Mt 2, 1-12

"Chúng tôi từ phương Đông đến thờ lạy Đức Vua".

Tin Mừng Chúa Giêsu Kitô theo Thánh Matthêu.

Khi Chúa Giêsu sinh hạ tại Bêlem thuộc xứ Giuđa, trong đời vua Hêrôđê, có mấy nhà đạo sĩ từ Đông phương tìm đến Giê-rusalem. Các ông nói: "Vua người Do-thái mới sinh ra hiện đang ở đâu? Chúng tôi đã nhận thấy ngôi sao của Người ở Đông phương, và chúng tôi đến để triều bái Người". Nghe nói thế, vua Hêrôđê bối rối, và tất cả Giêrusalem cùng với nhà vua. Vua đã triệu tập tất cả các đại giáo trưởng và luật sĩ trong dân, và hỏi họ cho biết nơi mà Đức Kitô sinh hạ. Họ tâu nhà vua rằng: "Tại Bêlem thuộc xứ Giuđa, vì đó là lời do Đấng Tiên tri đã chép: Cả ngươi nữa, hỡi Bêlem, đất Giuđa, không lẽ gì ngươi bé nhỏ hơn hết trong các thành trì của Giuđa, vì tự nơi ngươi sẽ xuất hiện một thủ lãnh, Người đó sẽ chăn nuôi Israel dân tộc của Ta".

Bấy giờ Hêrôđê ngầm triệu tập mấy nhà đạo sĩ tới, cặn kẽ hỏi han họ về thời giờ ngôi sao đã hiện ra. Rồi vua đã phái họ đi Bêlem và dặn rằng: "Các khanh hãy đi điều tra cẩn thận về Hài Nhi, rồi khi đã gặp thấy, hãy báo tin lại cho Trẫm, để cả Trẫm cũng đến triều bái Người". Nghe nhà vua nói, họ lên đường. Và kìa ngôi sao họ xem thấy ở Đông phương, lại đi trước họ, mãi cho tới nơi và đậu lại trên chỗ Hài Nhi ở. Lúc nhìn thấy ngôi sao, họ hết sức vui mừng. Và khi tiến vào nhà, họ đã gặp thấy Hài Nhi và Bà Maria Mẹ Người, và họ đã quỳ gối xuống sụp lạy Người. Rồi, mở kho tàng ra, họ đã dâng tiến Người lễ vật: vàng, nhũ hương và mộc dược. Và khi nhận được lời mộng báo đừng trở lại với Hêrôđê, họ đã qua đường khác trở về xứ sở mình. Đó là lời Chúa.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Altar Servers Lector Greeters Ushers

Saturday 5:15 pm Jim/Lorraine Schweiss, Mark/Mary Frederick, Jerry/Mary Huettl Shirley Pestka Golden & Billie Brungardt Amber Blasl Mike/Sandy Bach Paul Scheurer Phyllis Schneider Mike Spellacy, Jim Schweiss, Richard Keltgen, Les Schneider

Sunday 7:30 am Steve/Carol Raymond, Richard Wheeler, Den-nis/Karen Gruis, Vicky Goettl, Ginny Scheurer Liza, Leza & Wyatt Rodriguez Mary Ann Pongratz Kathy Depuydt Earle/Betsy Peters Duane Mettler Phil Chester, Tom Miller, Joe Goettl, Richard Lebens

Sunday 9:30 am Cate Johnson, Ardie Jurgens, Bill/Louise Dickmeyer, Joe Mocol C.Bernard, L Kluever Sebastian/Dominic Win-stead. Colton Johnson Dan Larson Youth Mass Wayne Huettl Stan Huettl, Tom Dinh

2015 Church Calendars The 2015 Church Calendars are here. One per family please. We thank Lamm, Nelson & Cich, Monuments by Tom J. Miller and Mankato Mor-

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Safe Environment Training Virtus Safe Environment training class will be of-fered on January 13th. The training will take place in the Upper Room of Xavier Hall at 6:00pm. Pre-register by going online at www.virtusonline.org/virtus/index.cfm and click on “Begin the registra-tion process” and then select the “Winona, MN Di-ocese” from the drop down window and follow the prompts. This is a required class for anyone work-ing with children in the Winona Diocese. If you have any questions please call Mark Frederick at 388-2995.

A big Thank you

Thanks so much for all who helped dec-orate our church so beautiful for Christ-

mas It looks wonderful. May God bless you all.

Youth Ministry

Beverly Miller ssppyouth@hickorytech.net

Wednesday, January 7th

FITZ GYM 7:30 p.m.

UPPER ROOM 8-8:45 p.m.

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Faith Formation Session

Wednesday, January 7th

♦ 5:15pm - Taco Meal in Jesuit Hall

♦ 6:00pm - Report to regular classrooms

Grades Pre-K - 8 - Fitz Building

Confirmation - Upper Room

Adults - Xavier Hall Room #302

♦ 7:15pm - Closing Prayer in Church

Join us! It won’t be the same without YOU!!!

First Holy Communion Preparation

Parent Orientation Wednesday, January 7th

6:00 - 7:30pm in DeSmet Hall Parents and students are to attend.

Confirmation Year II

What: Candidate/Sponsor Session

When: Sunday, January 11th

6:00 - 8:00pm

Where: Upper Room

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Pro Life

The concerns for non-violence, sustainable development, justice and peace, and care for our envi-ronment are of vital importance for humanity. They cannot, however, be understood apart from a profound reflection upon the innate dignity of every hu-

man life from conception to natural death: a dignity con-ferred by God Himself and thus inviolable. ~Pope Benedict XVI, “Welcoming Celebration by the Young People, “ July 17, 2008.

Rosary Society Rosaries prayed the weekend of January 3-4, 2015, for all vulnerable people that we may love and care for them as the

special gifts from God that they are, Sundays, 7:05 & 9:05 am in the Main Church & Wednesdays, 3:30 pm in Xavier Hall Chapel.

Marriage Celebrations for January

The parishioners of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church joyfully acknowledge the following wedding

anniversary: Dan and Rosemary Silver, January 18, 1964-51 years

If you would like to join the Marriage Celebration Pro-gram List, please contact the parish office at 388-2995.

Funeral Lunch If you would like to help serve lunches for funerals dur-ing the month of January, please call Maggie Oberle at 625-7891 or Lorraine Carpenter at 388-3997.

Sick Call Visiting If you know of any parishioner of SSPP who is sick in the hospital or nursing home, that need to be anointed or receive the sacrament of confession, or see the priest, please do not hesitate to call the parish office at 388-2995. Any of the priests will be glad to go to visit. Thanks.

KC Pancake Breakfast Mark your calendar for the next KC Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 11 from 8:30 am to 11:00 am Jesuit Hall. Proceed will go to Scholar-ships

Scout Uniforms Wanted: new and/or old Cub and Boy Scout Uniforms, and any Scout Items or Camping Gear to be donated to our Local Troop. Please call Dan Sargent at 388-5967.

Dec. 21, 2014 Budget

Adult Env. $ 9,089.00 $8,625.00

Plate $ 1,629.30 1,058.00

E Transfer $ 3,437.00 3,000.00

TOTAL

$14,155.30

$12,683.00

In Our Generosity We Imitate God

Our Sympathy With Faith in the Resurrection We Recommend to the Lord:

Charlotte Truebenbach

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you

are serving. (Colossians 3: 23-14) We wish to welcome into the Family of God:

Leighton Entrekin Jarrett Donald Johannsen

Karlee Rose Clark who were baptized recently.

Blood Pressures Blood Pressures will be taken after all Masses this weekend, in Room 203.

LA EPIFANIA DEL SENOR 4 DE ENERO DE 2015

PARTICIPANTES EN LA PROMESA Las celebraciones de Navidad y Año Nuevo se han terminado, y después de hoy Día de los Reyes Magos, muchos de nosotros guardaremos las decoraciones y los últimos vestigios de las celebraciones de las semanas pa-sadas. El apóstol Pablo usa la expresión “participantes de la promesa”. Esta es una frase digna de reflexionar, y de pensar que es nuestro llamado en estos días después del nacimiento del Señor. ¿Cuál es esta promesa? Podemos encontrarla en los regalos que traen los magos: la prome-sa de ser un sacerdocio real (oro), una nación santa (incienso), un pueblo escogido para dar de sí (mirra). En-contramos otro aspecto de la promesa en Isaías �¡una luz que nos alumbra! En el salmo encontramos la promesa de un mundo en donde florece la justicia, la paz profunda, los pobres rescatados, piedad para los humildes y los po-bres. Esta es la promesa; y una de las mejores maneras de continuar el espíritu de generosidad navideña es vivir día a día nuestra parte como participantes en esta promesa. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Sal 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Martes: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4, 7-8; Mc 6:34-44 Miércoles: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Sal 72 (71):1-2, 10, 12-13; Mc 6:45-52 Jueves: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Sal 72 (71): 1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lc 4:14-22a Viernes: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Sal 147:12-15, 19-20; Lc 5:12-16 Sábado: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Sal 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Domingo: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 o Is 55:1-11; Sal 29 (28):1-4, 3, 9-10 o Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Hch 10:34-38 o 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mc 1:7-11

Intenciones del Papa Francisco para Enero del 2015

General: Para que quienes pertene-cen a tradiciones religiosas diversas y todos los hombres de buena voluntad colaboren en la promoción de la paz. Misionera: Para que en este año de-dicado a la vida consagrada, los reli-giosos y las religiosas redescubran la alegría de seguir a Cristo y se de-diquen con celo al servicio de los po-bres.

Catecismo de los Miércoles Miércoles 15 de Enero, el horario es el siguiente: 5:15 pm Cena (es opcional) en el Jesuit Hall 6:00 pm Clase en las distintas aulas. Pre-K Aula # 305 Grados 1-8 En la escuela del frente Confirmación: 4 piso de la parroquia. 7:15 pm Toda la comunidad se reúne en el inter ior de la Iglesia para la oración final. 7:30 –8:45 pm Grupo Juvenil. Todos los de grado 6 a 12 están invitados para compartir clases de Biblia y re-flexión sobre el catecismo de los jóvenes. Te esperamos!

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