SS. Peter & Paul Parish 322 7TH STREET • BOONVILLE, MO 65233

February 14, 2016

Rev. Basil Eruo

Deacon Dave Miller

WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday, 5:30PM

Sunday 7:30AM and 11:00AM

WEEKDAY MASSES: 8:15AM (school Mass on Wed. & Fri. during school year)

Sacrament of Penance Saturday, 4:30 to 5:15PM or by

appointment.

Church Office: Rectory: (660) 882-6468 (660) 882-8528

Email: ssppchurch@socket.net Website: www.stsppchurch.net

Facebook: SS-Peter-Paul-Church-Boonville-MO

Director of RCIA—Deacon Dave Miller Director of Religious Education—Kris Stodgel Phone: 882-2131 Phone: 882-6468 E-mail: dkndav0438@yahoo.com E-mail: ssppdre@socket.net Pastoral Council Chairperson: Kristi Widmer Parish School of Religion: January Wadeen kristiwidmer@gmail.com psrcoordinatorsspp@yahoo.com

SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School 502 7th Street 882-2589 Website: www.stsppschool.net h ps://www.facebook.com/stsppschool

Principal—Mr. Alan Lammers alammers@ssppschool.net For information on our School, to inquire about registering your student in our School,

Office Hours and Bulletin—The parish office is open 7:30AM—4:30PM, Monday—Friday. The bulletin deadline is Tuesday, 4:00PM.

SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church

February 13-14, 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

The season of Lent is a special time within the Church year when the liturgy causes us to experience sorrow for our sins, and with the help of God’s grace, to undergo a conversion of heart. This focus is particularly accentuated this year, as we turn our thoughts to the Jubilee Year of Mercy and its motto: Merciful like the Father.

On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we will hear the parable of the prodigal son from the Gospel according to Luke (cf. Lk 15: 1-32). Despite the younger son’s terrible choices, his father longs for the opportunity to show his unending love for his wayward son. Pope Francis has remarked on how this parable reveals the power of God’s mercy, which is a force capable of overcoming even the most grievous sins we commit. It helps us to understand that the death freely accepted by Christ on the Cross is not a sign of weakness, but a manifestation of omnipotence, because His power is perfectly displayed in the act of forgiving sins.

Let each of us, then, open the door of our heart through our Lenten practices of prayer and self-denial, just as we opened the Holy Doors of Mercy, to encounter the powerful, healing grace of God. Let us resolve to be transformed into effective witnesses of the Father’s enduring compassion, and so practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

With my best wishes and personal regards, I am

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend John R. Gaydos Bishop of Jefferson City

FEBRUARY 20-21

February 14— NO CLASS (President’s Day Weekend)

February 21— Jill Lang & Janet Wirths

Sunday: Deuteronomy 26: 4-10; Ps. 91: 1-2, 10-15; Romans 10: 8-13; Luke 4: 1-13

Monday: Leviticus 19: 1-2, 11-18; Ps. 19: 8-10, 15; Matthew 25: 31-46

Tuesday: Isaiah 55: 10-11; Ps. 34: 4-7, 16-19; Matthew 6: 7-15

Wednesday: Jonah 3: 1-10; Ps. 51: 3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11: 29-32

Thursday: Esther C: 12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps. 138: 1-3, 7c-8; Matthew 7: 7-12

Friday: Ezekiel 18: 21-28 Ps. 130: 1-8; Matthew 5: 20-26

Sunday: Genesis 15: 5-12, 17-18; Ps. 27: 1, 7-9, 13-14; Philippians 3: 17— 4:1; Luke 9: 28b-36

Feb. 14 — Team #4 Charles & Joan Lammers, Bob & Lucille Horne

Feb. 21 — Team #5 Tracy Monteer, Jennifer Rice, Dorothy Wiemholt

February 14 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

5:30PM Drew Browning 7:30AM Mary Wesselman 9:15AM Mass at St. Joseph, Fayette 11:00 AM People of the Parish

Monday, February 15 8:15AM NO MASS

Tuesday, February 16 8:15AM Kyle Imhoff

Wednesday, February 17 The 7 Holy Founders of the Servite Order 8:15AM Bill Barlow 7:00PM Mass at St. Joseph, Fayette 7:00PM Stephen Schuster

Thursday, February 18 8:15AM Philip A. Hampton

Friday, February 19 8:15AM Patricia Fulks 10:15AM Raymond Gerke - Mass at Hartmann Village

February 21 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

5:30PM Francis Vollmer 7:30AM Martin Wesselman 9:15AM Mass at St. Joseph, Fayette 11:00 AM Next Person in the Parish to Die

Head Greeter/Usher is denoted in bold type

Saturday, 5:30PM: Sacristan: Rosemary Kraus Servers: Volunteers Coordinator: John Davis Lector: Pat Davis Offertory Gifts: Jim Wirths Family Greeters/Ushers: Theresa & Nathaniel Krebs, Laura Lucchesi Musicians: Guitar Group

Sunday, 7:30AM : Sacristan: Jim & Judy Lammers Servers: Volunteers Coordinator: Ashley Wassmann Lector: Linda Grissum Offertory Gifts: Shayne Fuemmeler Family Greeters: Kate Fjell, Monica Pfeiffer, Mary McCush; Ushers: Kate Fjell, Monica Pfeiffer, Linda Wassmann Musicians: Kristina Hahn

Sunday, 11:00AM: Sacristan: Steve & Jane Brengarth Servers: Volunteers Coordinator: Ferris Pfeiffer Lector: Margie Moranville Offertory Gifts: Eddie Hoff Family Greeters/Ushers: Kris & Madolyn Stodgel, Jennifer Elliott Musicians: Jesse Rohrbach, Brent Drummond, and Children

In charge of Altar Linens for February : Mary Ellen Kosky

SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Parent/Principal Chat: Thank you to those who participated in the parent/principal chat this past week. There was some great input given! It is good to have these informal discussions to get different perspectives.

Stations of the Cross: The school w ill celebrate the Way of the Cross on Friday at 2:15 pm in the church. Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Fridays: School families, please don’t forget to sign up to help at the fish fries. The Knights give the proceeds from the fish fries to the youth programs in the parish. 50% of those proceeds go to the school. Basketball: The 6th grade basketball teams play away next week. They are at Pilot Grove on Tuesday and at High Point on Thursday.

We will continue to have a limited supply of SCRIP cards available at the church office and the inventory, below, available at the school office during school hours or after weekend masses. On hand inventory includes: Aeropostale $25, Applebee’s $25, Arby’s $10, Bass Pro Shops $25 & $100, Bath & Body Works $25, Bob Evans $10, Breadeaux $10, Breaktime/MFA $50 & 100,

Buffalo Wild Wings $25, C&R Market $50 & $100, Carrie Lynn’s Ice Cream Parlor $10, Casey’s $25 & $50, Chipotle $10, Chuck E Cheese $10, Claire’s/Icing $10, Dairy Queen $10, Dick’s Sporting Goods $100, Dillard’s $25 & $100, Foot Locker $25, Game Stop $25, Goodrich Theaters $10, Gordon Jewelers any amount, Hallmark $25, Hollywood/Regal Theaters $10, HyVee $100, Icing/Claire’s $10, Infinity Massage $25 & $50, ITunes $25, JCPenney $100, LaHacienda $20, LaVita Italiano $20, Limited $25, Longhorn Steakhouse (Darden) $25, Macy’s $25 & $100, Maggie’s $25, Marshall’s/TJ Maxx $25, McDonald’s $5, Menard’s $100, Never the Same any amount, Noodles & Co $10, Olive Garden (Darden) $25, Panera Bread $25, Payless Shoes $20, Pier One $25, Pirate’s Cove any amount, Pizza Hut $10, Red Lobster (Darden) $25, Ruby Tuesday $25, Steak ‘n Shake $10, Subway $10, Taco Bell $10, Target $100, Texas Roadhouse $25, TGI Friday’s $25, The Phoenix $25, TJ Maxx/Marshalls $25, Toys R Us $20 & $100, Walmart $25 $100 & $250, Wendy’s $10, and WJ’s $25. Ways to order/purchase: With Teresa Grissum at the school office, Flo Howard at the church office, putting your order in the collection basket, pick up at weekend masses, shop online at www.shopwithscrip.com, or by contacting Elaine Green at 660-537-4770 or momofmjtl@cebridge.net. To order online, you w ill need an enrollment code when you first sign up through www.shopwithscrip.com. Our enrollment code is 59AEF7E425956. You can also use www.myscripwallet.com to purchase ScripNow! cards on your smartphone. Inventory at the Parish Office: $100 and $250 WalMart, $50 C & R Market, $50 Casey’s and $50 Break Time. Please be sure to call the office (882-6468) before stopping by to make sure we have what you are looking for.

MONTHLY STEWARDSHIP REPORT February monthly budget goal

$49,385 (for Envelopes, Plate & Children’s Envelopes)

February 7 $ 14,851.00

Amount to reach monthly goal: $34,534.00

Sunday Collection February 7, 2016

Envelopes: $ 14,606.00; Plate: 244.00 School: 410.00; Children’s Envelopes: 1.00; Solemnity of Mary: 25.00; Catholic Relief & Development: 55.00; Easter Flowers: 60.00 TOTAL: $ 15,401.00

Quarter Collection $325.03 Thank you.

SAT. 2:00PM, Family Fun Event, school SUN. — 9:00AM, NO PSR CLASSES — 11:00AM, NO CHILDREN’S LITURGY — 7:00PM, NO JUVIES 4 JESUS MON.— 9:00AM, Legion of Mary, parish office basement — 7:00PM, RCIA, church hall TUE. — 6:30PM, Knights of Columbus Social & Carry-In, K of C Hall WED. — 7:00PM, Confirmation, church hall — 7:00PM, Marriage Preparation Classes, parish office basement THU. — 6:30PM, Stewardship Committee Meeting, parish office — 6:30PM, Liturgy Committee Meeting, parish office basement — 7:00PM, School Advisory Board Meeting, school FRI. — 5:00PM, K of C Fish Fry, church hall — 7:00PM, Stations of the Cross, church SAT./SUN. — Religious Articles Case open after each Mass

Welcome to Jaiyden Joseph Potter, son of Cole and Nicloe Potter, who was baptized in our parish on

January 31. May God Bless you as you begin your life in Christ!

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Bill Barlow, who passed away on January 27, Julia Melkersman who passed away on February 1, and Herschel Roth, who passed away on February 6. May the souls of your faithful departed, Bill, Julia, and Herschel, through Your mercy, Oh God, rest in peace, and may their family and friends receive comfort from the Lord. Amen.

We would like to thank the families and friends of Mary Ellen Roth, Wally Richey, Gerald Oswald, and Bill Barlow for their memorial donations to our school. Thanks to the family and friends of Julia Melkersman for donations to be used for the school library renovation.

Thank you to Bob Horst who also helped in training of our new and old Ushers and Greeters. Your time given to this task is greatly appreciated.

RECTORY WORK COMPLETED: Father Basil was pleasantly surprised to see the work that had been completed on the rectory upon his return from Nigeria. Joe Herzog and Don Campbell were responsible for developing a list of needed improvements, obtaining bids and funding approval, as well as overseeing the work. Major plumbing and electrical work was accomplished as well as repairing and painting all necessary drywall. Some of the specific items include:

*Furnishing and installing new plumbing hook-ups for washer and dryer on the first floor and moving the freezer to the first floor

*Installing new insulated garage doors *Reworking existing water supply lines in the garage for better water flow *Furnishing and installing a new shower head in Father’s bathroom *Increasing hot water flow in another bathroom *Replacing damaged sewer line stack *Relocating condensation line from attic condenser unit *Furnishing and installing a new flush value and flapper in a second floor bathroom

The Knights of Columbus also approved payment for purchasing and installing a gas-fired insert in the living room fireplace. This should be completed shortly and will lower heating costs and improve comfort levels. Thanks also to Joe Herzog, Judy Moser, and Dan Schuster for cleaning the rectory prior to Father’s return.

SAVE THE DATE!

The 4th Annual Bite of Blarney (St. Patrick’s Dinner) will be held on Saturday, March 12. Cocktails will begin at 6:30PM, with dinner served at 7:15PM. Tickets will go on sale at weekend Masses next weekend, or are available at the parish Office.

30TH Annual Home & School Auction: The 30th Annual SS Peter & Paul Home & School Auction will be on February 27, 2016 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A dinner of pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert & drinks will be served from 5:30-7:00pm, and is $15 a person. The live auction start at 7:30pm and the silent auctions will go all night. Be sure to grab an auction listing next weekend to start planning your night. They will be available after all masses and via our Facebook Page (SS Peter & Paul Annual Auction). “BEST LENT EVER®” This

Lent, Dynamic Catholic has a great opportunity for our parish — a free email program called “Best Lent Ever®” The program is based on Matthew Kelly’s Rediscover Jesus book which is being given to each family for Lent this year. Each day you can get an inspirational email with a short video featuring Matthew Kelly and a member of the Dynamic Catholic Team. Throughout Lent, they will guide you through each of the 40 chapters in Rediscover Jesus and share simple ways to bring Jesus into your everyday life. Simply sign up at Dynamic Catholic.com/Lent and you can take a 40-day spiritual journey to encounter Jesus and ourselves in a deeply personal way. If you didn’t receive your book, please contact the parish office. Please note: We only ordered books for all registered parishioners. At this time, we do not expect to have extra copies. They can be ordered from the Dynamic Catholic website.

SS. Peter & Paul Parish, Boonville has raised $25,911 of their CSA goal of $27,790, with a total of 131 parishioners participating. Thank you to all who have contributed!

LAWN CARE BIDS SS Peter and Paul Church and School will be seeking

lawn care bids for 2016. Bid sheets may be obtained at the parish or

school office. Bids are due by March 1. Stations of the cross will be offered on Friday evenings

during Lent at 7:00PM. Come and “Walk with Jesus” this Lent! The school students will be leading the Stations of the Cross on Friday, February 19 at 2:15PM.

World Day of Prayer will be held on March 4, 2016 at the 1st Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm. All are welcome to attend.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES St. Mary of the Angels, Wien—Thursday, February 18 St. Joseph, Salisbury — Sunday, February 28 St. Peter, Marshall — Wednesday, March 2 Sacred Heart, Columbia — Wednesday, March 9 St. Pius X, Moberly — Thursday, March 10 Newman Center, Columbia — Monday, March 14 Our Lady of Lourdes—Tuesday, March 15 St. Joseph, Fayette—Wednesday, March 16 SS. Peter & Paul, Boonville —Friday, March 17 St. Mary, Glasgow — Tuesday, March 22

On February 2, 2016, the Educational Foundation of SS Peter and Paul made a distribution to SS Peter & Paul School of $22,391.64. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed $517,227.83 to the school. Due to generous donations, bequests, and memorials left to the Foundation, the Foundation has built up its principal to a current value of $1,131,070.00 as of February 2, 2016.

The SS Peter and Paul Educational foundation is 501(c ) (3) approved and contributions are tax deductible. The purpose of the Foundation, under is governing documents, is to hold contributions in trust for the use and benefit of SS Peter and Paul Catholic School and the net income of the Foundation is distributed on a semi-annual basis to the school. Contributions to the Foundation should be made to the SS Peter and Paul Education Foundation, P O Box 283, Boonville, MO 65233. You will receive a letter acknowledging your contribution from the Foundation to keep for our tax records.

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Catholic Pilgrimage to Ireland Visit the land of Saints and Scholars July 11 - 20, 2016 with Fr. Ma hew Flatley and join this tour of a life me. We will visit the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Clonmacnoise, Dublin, Glendalough, Kilkenny, Waterford, Killarney and Dingle Bay, exploring the ancient Cathedrals and Cel c Ruins and soaking in the spectacular beauty of the Emerald Isle. We will celebrate daily Mass and have ample opportuni es for prayerful contempla on of the extraordinary experiences we will share. Please join us as we journey into a deeper experience of our Catholic/Chris an faith and heritage. Visit h p://bit.ly/FrFlatleyIrelandPilgrimage to learn more.

The family of Julia Melkersman wishes to express their gratitude for your prayers, memorials, cards, and thoughts. A special thank you to Connie Gerling for her weekly visits and to the funeral dinner ladies and all those who brought food for the delicious dinner. We will always remember your love and kindness.

PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS to our students who participated in the recent 1st Reconciliation Services: Braxton Atkinson, Mabry Caton, Emerson Comegys, Eli Conrow, Isaac Day, Grayson Esser, Macie Fjell, Wade Frederick, Caden Gaines, Reagan Haslag, Andi Hein, Isabella Imhoff, Hillary James, Addison Johnson, Ellise Kirchner, Landon Lutz, Natalie Pfeiffer, Aden Rapp, Delaney Rowlett, Carson Schupp, Lucas Schuster, Emma Solomon, Levi Studley, Lauren Thompson, Samuel Triebsch, Jocelyn Williamson, and Molly Wolfe. Keep these students and their families in your prayers as they begin preparation for their 1st Eucharist.

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