February 7Th, 2021 105 North Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-388-2995 Fax: 507-388-7661 FIFTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME 2

Parish of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and staffed by the priests of the “Institute of the Incarnate Word” IVE Pastor: Fr. Andrew Whiting, IVE Associate Pastors: Fr. Javier Ibarra, IVE Fr. Alex Salazar, IVE Deacons: Dcn. Frank Cesario Dcn. Jaime Abundiz, IVE Administrator: Mark Frederick, ext 108 Secretary: Shirley Pestka, ext. 101 Faith Formation/CGS Sister Strength of Martyrs, ext.105 Conirmation/Youth Ministry Beverly Miller, ext. 110 Director of Music: Grace Kunkel, ext.102 Parish Trustee Daniel Scott, Craig Rosϐjord Priest Residence: 512 E. Mulberry St.

Loyola Catholic School: 388-0600 IVE Minor Seminary: 387-2565 Sisters’ Convent — 388-8088 Mass Schedule

Daily: 7:00 am Monday thru Friday 8:00 am Saturday

Saturday: 5:15 pm

Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:15 am Latin Mass

1:00 pm (Espanol)

Holy Day: See bulletin

SS Peter & Paul Parish Ofice: February 7th, 2021 105 North Fifth St., Mankato, MN 56001 Phone: 507-388-2995 Fax: 507-388-7661 FIFTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME 2

Sacrament of Reconciliation MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday: 11 am-noon & 4-5 pm Monday, February 8 Daily: After the 7:00 am Mass 7:00 am +Rich Lebens: Duane and Audrey Mettler +Marvin Homan: Darlene Homan and Family Other times by appointment. +Rosemary Shephard: Roy Shephard Family Tuesday, February 9 Sacrament of Baptism +Art Coopman: Dave & Marlene Veroeven and Family Contact the Parish Ofϐice at least one +Edith Miller: Jan Bauer month in advance of the desired date. For +Father Karl Voelker, S.J.: Deacon Frank and Jackie baptism preparation sessions for parents Cesario Prime Rose: 9:30 am Dale Tacheny: Lorraine Carpenter and sponsors please contact Sister Wednesday, February 10 Strength of Martyrs at 388-2995. The 7:00 am +Anniv. Charlotte (Fasnacht) DiPasqvale: Edith Dauk usual time for Baptism is at 2:00 pm the +Joseph & Clara Schmitz & all their decendents through 4th Saturday of the month. the 5th generation: Sister Gladys Schmitz +Rosemary Shephard: Jan Bauer Sacrament of Matrimony Thursday, February 11 7:00 am +Keith McMichael: Marlin and Carol Portner For registered, participating members of Special Intention: Dave & Julia Schwamberger the Parish, arrangements for preparation Intentions of James Pestka: Mom and the date are made by contacting one Friday, February 12 7:00 +Gisela Niewish: Maxine Griffin & Mary Ann Pongratz of the pastors, at least six months before +Joseph Thuan Dinh: Tom Dinh the wedding. +Joseph Lai Nguyen: Family Saturday, February 13 Bulletin Notices 8:00 am +Deceased Members of Betty Arnoldt Family: Betty All articles for the bulletin are due by 2 pm on Arnoldt +Souls in Purgatory: Marlene Houg Tuesday. Bulletin articles should always be Intentions of Shelly Rigdon: Jan Bauer turned in to the parish ofϐice with a contact person’s name and phone number.

New Members Welcome Ushers Schedule for the Month of February Please register at the Parish Ofϐice. Please arrive 20 minutes before Mass. Thanks. 5:15 pm Feb. 13, 20, 27 Chris Hughes, Kevin Olson, James Bach, Jerry Omera 7:30 am Feb. 14, 21, 28, Dave Reimann, Kevin Rathai, Steve Raymond, Max Warden READINGS FOR THE WEEK 9:30 am Feb. 14, 21, 28 Jerry Krueger, Daniel Chavez, Bev Miller Family

Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, If you are unable to keep your assigned appointment 12, 24, please contact another usher. Thank You. 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Televised Masses Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Sundays KEYC TV (Mankato) 7:30 am Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Week Days EWTN 7:00 & 11:00 am and 6:00 & 11 pm Mk 7:24-30 Saturdays EWTN 7:00 am, 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Sundays EWTN 7:-00 am, 11:00 am and 11:00 pm Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Catholic Programing for Children EWTN Monday through Friday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, Friday Stations of the Cross EWTN 6:00 am and 1:30 pm 11; Rosary Monday through Friday 8:00 am and 8:30 pm 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 Chaplet of Divine Mercy- Daily - 2:00 pm All times are Central Time EWTN on Cable is Channel 80 Pastor’s Message 3

As we conclude Catholic Schools Week, let us pray for and promote healthy conditions for our children, grandchildren, and their peers as they engage in vocational discernment. Cultivating a Vocation: Not a Problem. but a Tree (From The Role of Teachers in Awakening Vocations) It’s easy to think of vocational discernment as a problem to be solved. Plug the right information in (I like this, I don’t like that; I am good at this, I am not good at that; people say this about me, etc.) and voila... you get an answer. But the answers to the fundamental questions (who am I, why do I exist, and who does God want me to be) are not questions of logic. They can’t just be “figured out.”A better way to think of discernment is as a tree. After all, it’s Jesus’ analogy; He’s the one who calls us to bear fruit that will last! Let’s say you are given a tiny sapling and told it will bear fruit after some time. You don’t know what the fruit is at first, but if you think about it, that isn’t the important thing to focus on at the beginning! You need to give your tiny tree good conditions for growing. You need to provide it with fertile soil, give it water, make sure it is in proper light, and protect it from harsh weather. This will take time, effort, and most importantly, patience. It is only after much cultivation and caring for the tree that you’ll see the first fruit blossoms, followed by the fruits themselves. Only then will you discover with great joy what type of fruit your tree produces. A vocation also requires a similar cultivation. If we are to produce good fruit, we need to place ourselves in the right conditions, adapting ourselves so that we are open to answering the call of God. Allowing the Fruit to Mature: Basic conditions for cultivating a vocation • Total Trust in God - God can and will give you the means to overcome any obstacle, no matter how in- surmountable it seems. Have a childlike trust in your Heavenly Father and in His limitless love for you. • Faithfulness to Personal Prayer - God longs for you to understand what He wants for you, and will speak to you in your heart. Develop an intimacy with Him through frequent mental prayer. Over time you will hear Him more clearly. • Immersion in the Word of God - Answers are often found in Sacred Scripture, especially the Gospels. Allow the Holy Spirit to influence and form your mind and heart by praying with scripture and resting with His Word. • Give Yourself Totally to God - Do not worry about being holy, smart, or talented enough for God’s Plan. Just be willing to give yourself to the Lord as you are, with all your gifts and imperfections. God does great things with a sincere “yes.” • Be Patient - While a sense of urgency in discovering your vocation is good, God’s plan may include allowing you to suffer through periods of doubt and uncertainty. Prayer to Discover My Vocation Heavenly Father, if I am called to the vocation of Holy Matrimony, lead me to my future spouse. Keep us holy and pure that we may grow in love for You and each other. Lord, if I am called to another vocation in the Church, give me the courage to say “yes.” Help me to be a faithful instrument of Your grace for the souls entrusted to my care. Please place holy people in my life to assist on this path of discovering my vocation that I may become an effective witness of Your love to the world. I ask this through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, and in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Altar Linen Helpers Our Parish and the MSU Newman Center looking for volunteers to help with the washing and ironing of the Altar linens once a month. We will be having a training session on Saturday, February 27th at 11:00 AM in the Church. If you are interested in helping, or would like more information, please contact Sr. Strength of Martyrs at [email protected] or 388-2995x105. Thank you very much! FEBRUARY 7, 2021 4

PHÚC ÂM: Mc 1, 29-39 THE COURIER If you would like to receive a paper copy of the "Người chữa nhiều người đau ốm những chứng bệnh Courier delivered to your home, please email the khác nhau". Diocese at [email protected] and give them your Tin Mừng Chúa Giêsu Kitô theo Thánh Marcô. name & address. If you cannot email you may call Khi ấy, Chúa Giêsu ra khỏi hội đường, Người cùng với the parish office at 507- 388-2995 and we will Giacôbê và Gioan đến nhà Simon và Anrê. Lúc ấy bà send them your name and address. nhạc gia của Simon cảm sốt nằm trên giường, lập tức người ta nói cho Người biết bệnh tình của bà. Tiến lại gần, Người cầm tay bà, và nâng đỡ dậy. Bà liền khỏi cảm sốt và đi tiếp đãi các ngài. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ON MONDAYS Chiều đến, lúc mặt trời đã lặn, người ta dẫn đến Người

tất cả những bệnh nhân, tất cả những người bị quỷ ám:

We will have Eucharistic Adora- và cả thành tụ họp trước cửa nhà. Người chữa nhiều tion every Monday 7:45 am and người đau ốm những chứng bệnh khác nhau, xua trừ continuing until 6 pm, in the nhiều quỷ, và không cho chúng nói, vì chúng biết Church. Please come and spend Người. Sáng sớm tinh sương, Người chỗi dậy, ra khỏi nhà, đi some time with the Lord. đến một nơi thanh vắng và cầu nguyện tại đó. Simon và các bạn chạy đi tìm Người. Khi tìm thấy Người, các ông nói cùng Người rằng: "Mọi người đều đi tìm Thầy". Nhưng Người đáp: "Chúng ta hãy đi đến những làng, những thành lân cận, để Ta cũng rao giảng ở đó Daily Rosary nữa". Và Người đi rao giảng trong các hội đường, We are praying the Rosary Monday trong khắp xứ Galilêa và xua trừ ma quỷ. Đó là lời through Friday before the weekday Chúa. Mass starting approximately at 6:30 am and Saturday after the 8 am Mass. We will continue to pray the Rosary on Ash Wednesday Saturdays before the 5:15 pm Mass and Sundays before all the Masses. Come early and pray with us. Masses for Ash Wednesday, February 17 are 7:00 am, 12:05 pm, 5:15 pm and 6:45 pm

Stations of the Cross Novena of Grace Novena of Grace , March 4 through 12 Starting Friday, February 19 and every Friday during Schedule: 6:30 pm Adoration followed Lent there will be Stations of the Cross at 5:15 pm. in by the Holy Rosary, 7:00 Novena Prayer, Church. 7:10 pm Homily 7:30 Final blessing

February 10th– 10th Promise of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts. Presented by: Fr. Andrew Whiting I.V.E. February 17th– Ash Wednesday– No Talk, Holy Mass at 6:45 February 24th-11th Promise of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Those who shall promote this devotion shall have Wednesdays their names written in My Heart. Presented by: Fr. Andrew at 6:00 pm, DeSmet Hall March 3rd-What is a Novena? Praying through the intercession of the Saints. Presented by: Sr. Strength of Martyrs March 10th– Attend the Novena of Grace in the Church FIFTH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME 5

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Gift Store In Our Generosity We Imitate God January 31 Budget Our Gift Store at Ss Peter and 2021 Paul Church is open every day during working hours and be- Adult Env. $ 7,013.00 $8,957.00 fore and after our weekend Plate Coll. $ 1,089.27 1,058.00 Masses. We have Sacred Reading Materials, Bibles, Children $ 6.00 Lives of the Saints, Missals, E Transfer $ 731.94 2.900.00 and lots of Prayer Books. Total $ 8,840.21 $ 12,915.00 Come, check us out.

Loyola Catholic School Prayers of Devotion to the Holy Face Admissions/Enrollment of Jesus, for the salvation of souls, in Are you looking for school options for reparation for blasphemy, the profana- next year? Give us a call to find out what tion of Sundays and Holy Days, and Loyola is all about! Contact Kerstyn Ca- farelli, 507-386-5399 or kcafarel- the malice of men (communism), will [email protected] for more information or to be taking place in the Church @ 3:00 schedule a tour. pm every Sunday – indefinitely. Come Mark your calendars - Loyola will begin accepting when you can. applications for the 2021-2022 school year on January 23rd! The Holy Face Novena starts this Sunday, Feb. 7th, and will be included in the 3:00 devotion (remainder of novena to be said on your own). Prayer for Day of Consecrated Life (February 6th and 7th) We will also have an hour of reparation to the Holy Face after the 7:00 am Mass on Shrove Tuesday, O God. Throughout the ages you have called women February 16th. and men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the Images of the Holy Face, blessed Holy Face evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedi- medals and chaplets, along with all prayers for the de- ence. We give you thanks for these courageous wit- votion will be provided. nesses of faith and models of inspiration. Their pur- suit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect Call Marie @ 507-387-3000 with questions. offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and daughters who, have found the pearl of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through our Lord Jesus Rosary Society Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the The Rosaries you pray for this unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen week are for the sick, especially (Adapted from the Prayer for the Year of Consecrated those nearing life’s end. May they Life, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) be cared for with tenderness and Consecrated life in the church began with its inception compassion as they prepare to en- and continues, in its many traditions, to find inspira- ter eternal life. tion in the life, words, and actions of Jesus. Jesus Christ himself is the ultimate root of the consecrated life and the vocation to this way of life is a gift. Be- PRO LIFE stowed by the Father by means of the Holy Spirit, con- A society is all the more human secrated life is faithful to the Gospel as it embraces to the degree that it cares effec- those specific characteristics of the life of Jesus by tively for its most frail and suf- living a life that is chaste, poor, and obedient to that fering members, in a spirit of the unfathomable riches of His mystery are present in fraternal love. Let us strive to the world and draw everyone toward the Kingdom of achieve this goal, so that no one God. (from The Serran, Serra International) will feel alone, excluded or abandoned.

Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 7 de febrero de 2021

Evangelio Marcos (1,29-39) LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

En aquel tiempo, al salir Jesús y sus Lunes: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, discípulos de la sinagoga, fue con Santiago y Juan 24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56 a casa de Simón y Andrés. La suegra de Simón es- Martes: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 taba en cama con fiebre, y se lo dijeron. Jesús se Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 27- acercó, la cogió de la mano y la levantó. Se le pasó 28, la fiebre y se puso a servirles. Al anochecer, cuan- 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23 do se puso el sol, le llevaron todos los enfermos y Jueves: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; endemoniados. La población entera se agolpaba a Mc 7:24-30 la puerta. Curó a muchos enfermos de diversos Viernes: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37 males y expulsó muchos demonios; y como los de- Sábado: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-6, 12-13; monios lo conocían, no les permitía hablar. Se le- Mc 8:1-10 vantó de madrugada, se marchó al descampado y Domingo: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mc 1:40-45 allí se puso a orar. Simón y sus compañeros fueron y, al en- contrarlo, le dijeron: «Todo el mundo te busca.» Él les respondió: «Vámonos a otra parte, a las aldeas cercanas, para predicar también allí; que para eso he salido.» LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Así recorrió toda Galilea, predicando en las sinagogas y expulsando los demonios. Domingo: Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada; Domingo de las Niños Exploradores Ayuda de lino de altar Lunes: San Jerónimo Emiliani; Santa Josefina Ba- Buscamos voluntarios para ayudar con el lavado y khita; planchado del Altar lines una vez al mes. Jornada Mundial de Oración y Reflexión contra Tendremos una sesión de capacitación el sábado 27 la Trata de Personas de febrero a las 11:00 am en la Iglesia. Miércoles: Santa Escolástica Si está interesado en ayudar o desea obtener más Jueves: Nuestra Señora de Lourdes; información, comuníquese con Jornada Mundial de los Enfermos Hns.. fuerza de los mártires en Viernes: Nacimiento de Abraham Lincoln; Faithfor- Año nuevo lunar (chino) 4719 [email protected] o 388 Sábado: Santísima Virgen María -2995 extensión 105.

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