ST. PETER CATHOLIC PARISH 3520 E. 18th Avenue Spokane, WA 99223 509.534.2227

www.stpeterspokane.org stpeter@dioceseofspokane.org

January 12, 2020 The Baptism of the Lord

Mass and Sacraments Schedule

Saturday Vigil: 4:30PM

Sunday Mass: 8:00AM, 10:30AM

Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 7:15 AM, Wednesday School Mass* 9:00AM

Reconciliation: Friday 6:00 PM, Saturday 3:00 PM, Sunday 7:00 AM, or by appointment

Rosary: Monday-Friday 6:45AM in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday: 6:00 to 7:00 PM

Baptism and Holy Matrimony: The family should be registered and active in St. Peter Parish for at least three

months prior to Baptism or Holy Matrimony. Couples engaged to marry need to contact Fr. Tomson at least four months prior to the wedding date for marriage preparation.

Anointing of the Sick: Please contact Fr. Tomson.

Parish Staff Parish Office 534-2227 enter extension number at any time.

Rev. Lucas E. Tomson, Pastor…………..…..…...ext. 206

Rev. Michael D. Venneri, Senior Priest………..534-2227

Deacon Nick Senger ……………………….…443-6118

Deacon Victor Lopez………………………......995-2457

Michelle Oresky, Religious Education……….....ext. 207

Michelle Oresky, Youth Ministry..………..….....ext. 207

Heather Fuller-Johnson, Music Administrator…..ext. 210

Brock Woodson, Maintenance……….…………..ext.208

Mary Lee, Parish Office…………..…….……….ext. 234

Sacramental Emergencies (After Hours)……..……opt. 9

Pastoral Council Joseph Antonic ~ Alecia Gaffney

Mike Lunsford ~ Chris Mansfield

Serena McPherson ~ Trudy Millet

Angela O’Connell ~ Trisha Reagan

Donna Stout

Finance Council Bill Bayne

Mark Murphy

Reed Ocheltree

Richard Shand

Terry Warrick

Ministry Contacts

Liturgical Ministries

Eucharistic Ministers Greg Baerlocher 701-6439

Lectors Greg Baerlocher 701-6439

Altar Servers Deacon Victor Lopez 995-2457

Ushers Roger Townsend 448-0164

Parish Guilds

Eucharistic Adoration Deacon Victor Lopez 995-2457

St. Fiacre Guild John & Joyce Hofland 368-0766

Gardens

St. Gianna Guild Maria Haxton

Sanctity of Life Elizabeth Fritsch 535-1733

Good Samaritans Parish Office 534-2227

St. Louise Guild Andi McGoran 448-9736

Hospitality

St. Martin Guild Jan Grayhek 448-2318

Welcoming New Parishioners

St. Monica’s Guild Parish Office 534-2227

Welcoming Newborns

St. Joseph of Arimathea Arlette Popiel 979-2255

GriefShare

All Saints Catholic School Dr. Lori Johnson, Principal….ljohnson@allsaintsspokane.net

Primary Building: 534-1098, Middle Building: 624-5712

“For in the waters of the Jordan you revealed with signs and wonders a new Baptism, so that through the voice that came down from heaven we might come to believe in your Word dwelling among us,…”

All Saints Catholic School Please join us for our weekly school Masses held at St. Peter Parish on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

and at Our Lady of Fatima on Thursday mornings at 8:50 a.m.

Family Night Fundraiser Panda Express will be donating 20% of all proceeds to All Saints from purchases made on Wednesday, January 15th and Wednesday, February 19th. Thank you Panda Express!

Annual All Saints Catholic School Auction Save the date! Boots and Bling, It’s a Fundraiser Thing! The 29th annual All Saints Catholic School Auction will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the Spokane County Fairgrounds!

Through your generosity St. Peter Parish has pledged $99,513.60 toward our parish ACA goal of $89,023. Any pledge beyond our goal comes back to the parish. The overage will help fund various needed church projects. Thank you to all those who have given to the appeal. For those who have not yet had a chance to contribute it is not to late. All contributions are needed and gratefully received.

St. Peter Parish Golf Classic The annual St. Peter Parish Golf Classic will take place Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Downriver Golf Course. There will be a committee meeting in the parish hall, on Sunday, January 19th after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. New committee members are welcome.

Questions please contact Jan Grayhek at (509)230-8535.

Save the date for the 5th Annual Walk for Life Northwest, Saturday, January 18, 2020. Begin the morning with Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, 10:00 a.m., Bishop Thomas A. Daly presiding. Following Mass participants will gather at the Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain, 11:00 a.m. Rally and walk begin at Noon. Bring your whole family, friends and parishioners to join in this walk for life!

Sacramental Preparation Sacramental Preparation classes will resume this, Sunday, January 12th at 9:15 a.m. and Monday, January 13th at 6:15 p.m. in the Cenacle.

Youth Ministry Our next Youth Group meeting will be held on, January 15th, 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room.

Whole Hearted 2020 Catholic Women’s Gathering

The annual gathering of Catholic women from our region, sponsored by the Diocese of Spokane, on Saturday, February 8th at St. Thomas More parish. Join women across the diocese for a day f i l led with inspirational talks, motivational entertainment, informative workshops, shopping, personal time to

pray, Confession, Adoration, laughter, a fabulous lunch, door prizes and a fun raffle! Keynote speaker Mary Beilski and the music of Danielle Noonan. Limited tickets available (this has been a capacity event) to purchase tickets go to: www.dioceseofspokane.org/womens2020.

A Father’s Love Received and Shared Diocesan Men’s Conference

Hearts on Fire is the annual gathering of men from our region, sponsored by the Diocese of Spokane, on January 25th at the Mirabeau Park in the Valley. Registration is now open. Speakers include, Chris Padgett and Bishop Liam Cary. Purchase tickets at www.dioceseofspokane.org/mens2020.

Youth Group Fundraisers Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser this Sunday!

The parish Youth Group will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser following 10:30 Mass this Sunday, January 12th. Join fellow parishioners for a tasty pancake breakfast. All are welcome!

Super Bowl Cheeseball Fundraiser Pre Sales The Youth Group will be taking orders for their famous cheeseballs after Masses the weekend of January 25th and 26th. Cheeseball distribution will take place the next weekend, February 1st and 2nd.

Catholic Charities Christmas Collection 2019 Thank you St. Peter Parish for your generous support of Catholic Charities 2019 Christmas Collection. As

of January 2, 2020, St. Peter Parish has contributed $42,183.17 toward this fundraiser. If you have not had a chance to donate, contribution envelopes are located at a table in the church Narthex.

St. Peter Lenten Book Study The Lenten parish book study will begin the Tuesday after Ash Wednesday and run through Holy Week. We will read the Encyclical Letter of Pope Francis, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home. For two of

the study sessions we are fortunate to have guest speaker, Bishop William Skylstad. One session will include viewing a film on the life of St. Francis, “Brother Son, Sister Moon”. Cost for the study: $15. All books must be prepaid. Be sure to note Lenten book study on your check or envelope. Questions please call Andi: 448-9736.

COLLECTION FOR JANUARY 5, 2019

Envelopes…….….………...…. ..$ 12,425 Parish Outreach………..………$ Plate………...……….…………..$ 651

Total...…….…………......…...…..$ 13,076

Reserve Fund for Building Maintenance Donated for Month of January $140

Total to date: $1,406

Rectory Current Balance: $44,761.65

Remember to Pray For: Alicia Alng, Helen Anderson, John Anderson, Arvilla Anyan, John Bidwell, Arleene Blazon, Barbara Bonham, Debbie Brickner, Chris Brown, Marie Brown, Les Bruess, Pat & Bill Campbell, Karen Cavnes, Pat Christie, Sharon Christodoulou, Christy Christodoulou, Michael Ciletti, Shirley Clark, John Clifford, Kris Cornwall, Leo Driscoll, Scott Engelhard, Mary Engelhardt, Ray & Linda Egan, Lara Newburn Fritsch, Joan Frost, Neil Fuchs, Kylie Grace, Mary Harro, Steve Helm, Kathy Inverso, Shirley Jakubowski, John and Donna, Jack & Alana Kaplan, Kathy Kelly, Sally Kerr, Russell Kinzer, Steve Kotz, Randy LaPlante, Janice Lawyer, Andy Leaming, Sr. Rita Lemire, HSC, Janet Linhart, Riley Loe, Rob Lohrmeyer, Diane Long, Max Lopez, Mitch Lopez, Cheryl Dunne McIntosh, Ernie McGoran, Mike, Rodman B. Miller, Tina Millersmith, Samantha Morgan, Gregory Morrow, Angela O’Connell, Dennis O’Reilly, Mary O’Reilly, Nancy O’Reilly, Bob Osier, Joseph Paige, Christy Pierce, Lou Ann Quinn, Chuck Roberts, Sharon Schauble, Jude Schenzil, Carol Schwartz, Teresa Senger, Joleen Sexton, Mary Shea, Dan Sheldon, Tom Simonich, Alecia Simpson, John & Janey Sloane, Enza Smith, Frances Smith, Lindsay Smith, John Stringer, Dianne Sumter, Joe Sutliff, Mary Beth Thompson, Barbara Toetly, Rose Torkar, Bren Triplett, Tom Warrick, Bill Weeks, Pat Wiegele

MASS INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY

Saturday, January 11th Mass at Rockwood Manor, 10:00 AM Ridge Building Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 1:30 PM Atrium Confession, 3:00-4:00 PM Confessional Vigil Mass, 4:30 PM Church

Sunday, January 12th The Baptism of the Lord

Confession, 7:00-7:30 AM Confessional Mass, 8:00 AM Church Sacramental Preparation, 9:15 AM Cenacle Mass, 10:30 AM Church Pancake Breakfast, 11:30 AM Parish Hall GriefShare, 1:30 PM Upper Room

Monday, January 13th Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel Scouts (Tigers), 6:00 PM Parish Hall Sacramental Preparation, 6:15 PM Cenacle

Tuesday, January 14th Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel Eucharistic Adoration, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Chapel Catholic Scripture Study, 9:00 AM Upper Room/Cenacle Pastoral Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Upper Room Choir Practice, 6:30 PM Church

Wednesday, January 15th Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel School Mass, 9:00 AM Church Rosary Guild, 3:30 PM Chapel Youth Group, 6:30 PM Youth Room

Thursday, January 16th Mass, 7:15 AM Chapel RCIA, 6:30 PM Upper Room

Friday, January 17th Mass, 7:15 AM Church Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 10:00 AM Atrium Adoration, 6:00 PM Chapel Confessions, 6:00 PM Confessional

Saturday, January 18th Natural Family Planning, 9:30 AM Upper Room Mass at Rockwood Manor, 10:00 AM Ridge Building Adoration, Noon-1:00 PM Chapel Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 1:30 PM Atrium Confession, 3:00-4:00 PM Confessional Vigil Mass, 4:30 PM Church

Sunday, January 19th The Baptism of the Lord

Confession, 7:00-7:30 AM Confessional Mass, 8:00 AM Church Golf Meeting, 9:00 AM Parish Hall Mass, 10:30 AM Church

11 Saturday 4:30 pm Linda Egan

12 Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am

Holy Souls in Purgatory † Pro Populo

13 Monday 7:15 am

14 Tuesday 7:15 am Jerry Sauerbrey †

15 Wednesday 7:15 am

16 Thursday 7:15 am Judy Keyes

17 Friday 7:15 am Special Intention

18 Saturday 4:30 pm Fr. George Haspedis †

19 Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am

Bob and Dorothy Myron † Pro Populo

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PARISH STEWARDSHIP

Shut-Ins If you have a family member, relative or friend who is unable to attend Sunday Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the Parish Office at (509) 534-2227.

Online Giving ~ Simple and Secure

Online Giving is available on the parish website. In order to get to Parish Stewardship please go to: stpeterspokane.org click “Online Giving” on the home page and follow the steps under “Donate”. We are grateful for the many ways you support our parish. Questions please contact the parish office.