From Our Pastor
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(from the weekend bulletin for May 19 - 20):
Dear Parishioners,
This weekend is Ascension of the Lord weekend. Normally the Ascension of the Lord is a holy day of obligation that falls on a Thursday in May. The reason we celebrate the Ascension on a weekend is because the bishops of our area feel it is such an important feast that as many people as possible should celebrate it, thus it has moved to a weekend. Why is Ascension such an important feast? Simply put, the feast of the Ascension reminds us that Jesus was taken up to heaven so that he could be present to us for all time. In other words, the Ascension of the Lord allows him to be present to every human being some two thousand years after he walked the earth. The Ascension of the Lord also allows us through the power of The Holy Spirit to be witnesses of Jesus throughout the whole world. Thus, the feast of the Ascension reminds us that our call as followers of Christ is to witness to his love everyday of our lives. This is a very important calling.
Unfortunately not all Catholics attend holy day masses. I know not all Catholics attend Sunday masses, but more do than holy day masses, thus the feast of the Ascension is celebrated on a weekend.
May God bless your witness to the risen Lord!
God Bless you all!
- Father Don
State of the Parish
- Telling Our Story - A summary of the work of some of the Saint Peter ministries for 2011.
- State of the Parish Report (Ministry Accomplishment Details) - The more complete and detailed report of the Saint Peter ministry work for 2011.
Opposition to the Department of Health and Human Services Mandate and For Religiious Freedom
O God, our Creator, from your provident hand we have received our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.You have called us as your people and given us the right and duty to worship you, the only true God,and your Son, Jesus Christ. Through the power and working of your Holy Spirit, you call us to love out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the light and saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society.
We ask you to bless us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. Give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us the courage in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of Faith.
Grant, we pray, O heavenly Father, a clear and united voice to all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this decisive hour in the history of our nation, so that, with every trial withstood and every danger overcome — for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us — this great land will always be “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
| US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ statement: Our First, Most Cherished Liberty | Fr. Larry’s talk (Limited Government and Freedom of Religion) on March 25th (audio): | More Information: |
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100th Anniversary Celebration!
On June 29, 2011, Saint Peter Parish celebrated 100 years as a parish with wonderful activities. For 100 years the gospel of Jesus Christ has been proclaimed here at Saint Peter Parish which means many, many people have heard the good news of Jesus, the good news that God has loved us first. The Saint Peter ultimate 100th Anniversary Celebration event will take place on Friday, June 29th, our actual parish anniversary and the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul! We will have a special Mass at 5:30pm followed by a potluck celebration with live music on the veranda. You won’t want to miss this event! God bless you all, Fr. Don
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