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~Mass Intentions~ Dec. 26, 2016- Jan. 1, 2017

26. Monday 8:00 a.m.

Charles Collins

27. Tuesday 8:00 a.m.

Leo & Antonnetta

Domzalski

28. Wednesday 8:30am

Julius Vanderboom

29. Thursday 8:00 a.m.

Sandy Peter

30. Friday 8:00 a.m.

Luke Mayfield

31. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Brian Welding

31. Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Marcellus Deters

1. Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Helen Miller

1. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Chuck Gerding

1. Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Our Parish Family

Dear Parishioners,

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those

who dwelt in the gloom a light has shone.

You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing. For the yoke that

burdened them, the pole on their shoulder and the rod of the taskmaster you have

smashed.

For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion

rests. They name Him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of

Peace.”

Thus are the words of Isaiah the prophet as he looks for the deliverance of

his people when a child is born and a son is given. For us who are celebrating the

Mystery of the Incarnation, we see these words being fulfilled in the birth of Jesus

Christ. And so, we who proclaim this child who was born to us, this son who was

given to us, truly rejoice today as God’s Word takes flesh and dwells among us and

becomes that Wonder-Counselor, that God-Hero, that Father-Forever, that Prince

of Peace. As we are filled with joy this day, we join the angels in Bethlehem when

they appeared to the shepherds that first Christmas and proclaim as they did, “For

today in the city of David a Savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord.”

On behalf of the parish staff, school administration, teachers, and all personnel, I

want to wish each and every one of you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas.

I also want to thank the many parishioners who remembered the Church,

School, and myself personally with your many prayers, generous gifts, and your

kind remembrances. It is a time like this that reminds me of what a great parish

the Church of St. Peter is. Thank you! As pastor of this parish, you truly are

God’s Christmas gifts to me. You contribute to my life in so many differing ways.

When we think of Jesus appearing in the flesh that first Christmas, I often think of

the many times He continues to appear to me in the flesh through each of you, your

love, your support, and your kindness. May God continue to fill all of us with His

grace of Christmas and truly experience His love and His presence in all of us.

As we look ahead in our celebration of Christmas, the next weekend, De-

cember 31st-January 1st, is the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This is a

Holyday of Obligation for us. Fortunately, this Holyday falls on a Sunday so our

attendance will be greater than what it usually is when it falls on a weekday. Since

it falls on a Sunday, our weekend schedule will remain the same, namely, Decem-

ber 31st—5:00 p.m. Mass; and January 1st—8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.

Just a reminder for those who like to give special donations of their treas-

ures at the end of the year, that these donations must be given with Thursday, De-

cember 29th as the cutoff date for them to be recorded for 2016. Thank you for

helping us in this matter.

The Nativity of the Lord-Solemnity, December 25, 2016

The Parish of St. Peter Quincy, IL

— Mass Schedule — Monday-Saturday

8:00 a.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.

Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m.,

9:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday 7:30-7:50 a.m.

or 3:30-4:30 p.m., by appt.

Next Meeting

Merry Christmas from

FOUND!

January dates To Be Announced Later.

All 7th, 8th, & 9th graders

& their friends welcome!

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Saints Alive! Let Me See Your Halo

January 8 at 6:00—7:30pm in the St. Peter gym

A youth group for 4th, 5th, & 6th grade Parishion-

ers and guests! Have fun with your friends while

you learn more about the Saints and your Catholic Faith. Come

enjoy these fun evenings in the St. Peter Gym 6:00-7:30 p.m. Wear

your Saints Alive Shirt or pick one up that night!

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Herman & Rita Hubert and Riley Jeremiah Liesen By: Cheryl Liesen McNeil & Straub Families By: Mary McNeil John Busen By: Linda Busen Daniel H. & Helen M. Barry, Marian F. Kesler, Martha E. Ward By: Tanna, Mary & Dan Barry Julius & Mildred Meyer By: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Meyer Frank Johnson By: Kevin, Jennifer, Nathan & David Kewney Viola & Raymond Deters By: Barb & Lou Anderson & Family,

Patricia Deters, Mary Deters, Carolyn & Dan Tipton & Family, Robert & Pam Deters & Family

Albert & Margaret Frier and Robert & Mildred Simms By: Tom & Marilena Frier Bill Brahler By: Mary Brahler Bob & Marjie Terwelp and Don & Carol Drieselman By: Thom, Cindy, & Donna Drieselman Edward F. Evans By: Ella Jean Evans Bob Siebers By: Charlotte Siebers J.A. Fredericks, Charles W. Moran and Sue A. Genenbacher By: Nick & Cheri Moran Paul Koetters By: Katie Schreacke Manning, Emily & Richard Thompson and Bob Anderson By: Ann & Ken Anderson John Michael Dolan and Thomas & Mary Allison By: Nancy Dolan Larry Zehnle By: Rita Zehnle Daniel Thomas Bohan and James Coates By: Nancy & Thomas Bohan Esther Brewer, Edward Brewer, Mary C. Brewer, Marie T. Forrest and Sally Laytham By: Sheila Brewer Francis & Virginia Griffin and Family Members By: Ken & Barb Wolf William H. Merkel and Harold H. Helmedag By: Marsha Merkel Gene Curtis By: Joan Curtis & Family

Merl & Helen Shipp and Mike & Beulah Pricer By: Alden & Joyce Shipp Corinne Atwell By: Carl Atwell Henry & Alice Carper and Ace & Edith Harter By: David & Linda Carper Paul & Josephine Cudney and Nick & Angeline Hoffman By: Ron & Dorothy Cudney Deceased members of Tangy & Frese families By: Rosemary Tangy Charles & Rose Hopkins, Leo & Emilie Zwick and Jane Beebe By: Dick & Rita Hopkins Joseph & Angela Ley and Walter & Leona Franklin By: John & Betty Ley Stegeman & Schmitz Families By: David & Pat Stegeman Adolfs & Giesing Families By: Don & Fran Adolfs Jack Cress and Cress & Schullian Fami-lies By: Bonnie Cress Virginia Dietrich, Al & Peachy Frese and Harold & Virginia Reiter By: Brad & Gina Dietrich Dorothy Viar, Juanita Deabenderfer, Jake & Edith Gramke, Lloyd & Geraldine Viar, Bill & Helen Adair and Norbert & Viola Klingele By: Mr. & Mrs. Larry Viar Dr. Robert Murphy By: Shirley Murphy Rita & Herman Huber and Irma & Harold Vollbracht By: Ron & Rose Ann Huber Betty Martin, Everette Martin, Norma Myers, Forrest Myers and Virgil Myers By: Gary & Linda Myers Paul & Ruth Peter, Ryan M. Peter and Virgil Obert By: Mr. & Mrs. Ray Peter Justina Brunot By: Jean & Caprice Alexandre Ed & Vera Lauer and Matt & Rosemary Frericks By: Mr. & Mrs. Ray Peter Roger K. Genenbacher By: Kraig & Natalie Genenbacher Mark Bocke By: Lori Oliver Donald & Arlene Reis, Bill & Mildred Wooten and Margie Wyble By: Bill & Barb Wooten Jim Seibert and Robert Cavitt By: Deb & Amy Seibert Buckley & Ashbaker Families By: Howard & Jo Buckley

Albert & Alta Mettemeyer and George & Alice Martin By: Rich & Linda Mettemeyer Marian & Junior Schutte By: Dan & Leanne Hollensteiner and Dave & Judy Huseman Dorothy & Jim Menn By: Dave & Judy Huseman Mr. Zane, Houghton & Doellman Fami-lies By: Chuck & Barb Houghton Helen Smith Family, Benedict Ruebbelke Family and Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mock By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith Terwelp Family and Wavering Family By: Steve & Lynn Wavering George & Grace Soltys and Gerald & Wilma Hummel By: Bob, Ann, Greg & Emily Soltys Rita Hull By: Steve & Kathy Boll Tushaus and Frankenhoff Families By: Marydine & Roger Frankenhoff Carl & Rosina Timpe and Fred & Lucille Reinold By: Judie & Gene Timpe Michael Pasley By: The Pasley Family Jerry Drechsler By: Jane Drechsler Jerry Kemner By: Mary Kemner Caspermeyer & Fischer Families By: Judy & George Caspermeyer Peg, Virg, & Gregg McLaughlin By: The Don Schuering Family Jonda Steinkamp By: Jack & Mary Souders Mark Bocke By: Lori & Dennis Oliver, Johnny, Kyle, Nick, Rachel & Kory Betty & Russell Wolf and Polly & Charles Newkirk By: Deacon Jeff & Gina Wolf Richard, Marie & Skip Willer, Marge & Rome Schutte, and Dieker & Willer Families By: Tom, Judi, Eric & Shane Schutte Deceased Family & Friends of Leoni-Rittof Families By: Rittof Family Harold & Virginia Reiter and Al & Peachy Frese By: Mike & Julie Reiter Karen Simons Bowen By: The Scott Simons Family Deceased Family Members By: Jan & Rod Frese Dr. Paul Nuessen By: His Family D.J. Venvertloh By: His Family

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Faith in Action Today

St. Peter Parish is a Catholic Family of Faith

Bringing the Light of Christ to All by Serving Others

St. Peter Christmas Decorations: We Remember...

St. Peter Christmas Decorations: We Remember... Chuck Aschemann and Virgil & Tiny Bange By: Angie & Mike Hancox Robert & Evelyn Lawrence By: Mike & Tracy Lawrence William & Dorothy Rupp By: Tom & Jane Deters and Dale &

Marty Venvertloh Dr. John Nolan By: Jane Nolan & Family Harold Johnson and Jesus & Maria Camacho By: Mario & Ginny Camacho Jan Faler By: Lawson Faler George & Florence Schuering and Jerry & Helen Belker By: Ed & Carolyn Schuering Wayne & Dorothy Messick By: Ann & Dave Reis & Family Paul Barry By: Joseph & Diane Ary & Family

Anthony & Lucille Frericks, Elmer Althoff and Kalina Maple By: Kenneth & Theresa Althoff Erin Lynn & Leslie Anne Deters By: Dianne & James Deters Owen & Ann Mays and Pat & Dorothy Malone By: Bill & Sharon Mays & Family Alma Olker, Vivian Wottman, Yvonne & Cathy Lohman, and Helen Amburn By: Linda & Terry Amburn & Family Ralph & Lucille Schutte Family By: Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ippensen Kyle David Russell By: Steve, Lynette, & Craig Russell John Maas By: John & Ginger, Johnny, Kyle, Nick, Rachel & Josh Bocke Mark Bocke By: Dad & Ginger, Johnny, Kyle, Nick, Rachel & Josh Bocke

Richard Bocke By: John & Ginger, Johnny, Kyle, Nick, Rachel & Josh Bocke Chuck & Pat Schralla, Babe & Opal Schralla, Bill & Verna Blersch, and Bob & Marianne Kroner By: Jerry & Carol Kroner Daryl & Dorothy McGregor and Norbert & Vera Zanger By: Gary & Anita Zanger Jacqueline L. Taylor By: Richard, Michael & Steve Taylor Rock & Catherine Gauthier and O. Paul & Margie Huck By: Gauthier & Taylor Families Cass & Pat Geraci By: Gauthier & Taylor Families John & Mary Jane Taylor By: Richard & Celeste Taylor, Nina Taylor & Bill Loos John H. Hardy By: Vivian Hardy

Perpetual Adoration Chapel

The St. Peter Church is never completely empty. Even at the oddest of hours, you can find at least one

car in the parking lot. For every hour of every day for the last 30 years, hundreds of volunteers have been

praying before the Most Blessed Sacrament in the St. Peter Perpetual Adoration Chapel. This time with

Jesus is spent any way you want. Bring your own prayer books, use the books in the chapel, read the Bi-

ble, pray the rosary, or just enjoy the peace that comes from simply being in the Presence of God. Perpet-

ual Adoration in a parish is not just for a day, a week, a month, or a year. Rather, it is for always. It is not

temporary, but ongoing, lasting, permanent. To participate, please contact Mary Voorhis at (217) 224-

0084 or Gina Wolf at (217) 257-9966 for more information. There is an immediate need to fill the fol-

lowing time slots – Tuesday 1:00-2:00 a.m., Saturday 1:00-2:00 a.m., 2:00-3:00 a.m., 3:00-4:00 a.m.,

6:00-7:00 p.m. (3rd Saturday), 8:00-9:00 p.m. (alternating weeks), and Sunday 2:00-3:00 a.m.

Soup Kitchen

Local soup kitchens are important year-round, but absolutely critical during tough winter months. For

many individuals, their soup kitchen meals are their only source of fruits and vegetables. Luckily, our

Quincy area has Horizons Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry at 224 S. 8th Street. As part of our St. Peter Soup

Kitchen Ministry, volunteers staff Horizons on the first, third and fifth Mondays of each month. There are

three different shift options available: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and 1:00 p.m.

to 3:00 p.m. To lend a helping hand, please contact Sharon Mays at (217) 224-5169 or

maysfam2@comcast.net for more information. With Horizons’ recent move to a new facility, Sharon now

utilizes 28 volunteers each Monday to effectively staff the soup kitchen.

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Dorothy Kinscherf & Betty Ott By: Zachary Kinscherf Ab Benz By: Geri Black Lester & Mary Mitten, Edward Benz, Ray & Helen Siepker and Larry Siepker By: Terry & Sharon Mitten Charles Hockgraver By: Rose Hockgraver Bill & Abbie Holzgrafe, Virginia & Alan Weinberg and Donnie Weinberg By: Jerry Holzgrafe Family Jerry Brown and Austin Hermann By: Rosie Brown R. J. Favre and Jessica Favre By: Carol Favre Rita Terford and Steve Scherr By: John Terford George & Selma Terford and Frank & Helen Wensing By: Joe Terford Richard Neu By: Jane Neu Fitzgerald-Radel-Ray Families By: Chuck & Gerry Radel Ted & Bruce Sander By: William & Adeline Sander Earl Shade By: Lorna Shade John Bertoglio, Bart & Pearl Bartolotti, Anton & Jennie Bertoglio and Michael James Maas By: Elnora & Joan Bertoglio and Mike & Janet Healy Margie & John Purdy By: Loy & Cindy Archer, Robyn,

Mark, Gavin & Gabby Ise-minger and Kristi, Trevor & Reece Beck

Larry Meyer By: Sharon Meyer Molly Shields Kite By: Linda Shields Kenneth & Martha Heinze By: The Family James Gibson By: The Family Helen & Richard Liesen and Gertrude & Vellmer Harvey By: David & Camille Harvey James & Rebecca Mabry By: Emily & Terry Goodapple and

Mike & Mary Schuttler Lisa Ann & Charles Real By: Pat & Jim Real Dick & Dorothy Olps and Charles & Ione Seeley By: Dwight & Barb Seeley Zakery Haubrich By: The Bigelow Family

Patricia Craft and Sr. Kathryn Hoener SSDN By: Barb Strieker & Family Paul & Hazel Goodapple and Margy, Al & Steve Kathmann By: Mike & Mary Schuttler and

Terry & Emily Goodapple Carl Vogel, Marian Garmer, Raymond & Elizabeth Linnenburger By: Joyce, Carl & Carol Vogel, Simons Family, and Huebotter Family Bob Sloan and Gary, Joan & Sandy Gal-laher By: Pat Sloan Clara & Andrew Barry and William Barry By: Iona Barry Raymond & Esther Ellerbrock and Henry & Alvena Dempsey By: Harold & Pat Ellerbrock Charles Collins, Florence & John Scarry, Brad Goehl, and Pvt. Kenneth McKenna By: Margie Collins Tony Oakley, T.C. & Mary S. Oakley and Harold & Dorothy Jacobson By: Signe Oakley & Family Florence & Herman Kemner and Laura & John Vancil By: Don & Mary Vancil Carmen & Ismael Guerra, Maisie Lopez, Harold & Vera Delaney, Florence Delaney and Joanne Mucha By: Marco & Shannon Zabaneh Deda & Elaine Meyer By: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Kay Norma & Herbert Rakers, Helen, Tim & Dorothy Rakers and Rosemary & Milo Pillars By: Kathy & Sonny Laird Dr. Donald J. Dowler By: Joan Dowler Joseph & Helen Weselich, George Talbot and Jim Eutizzi By: Gregory & Moia Uzelac All the Deceased Family Members of Charles & Jessica Peters By: Charles & Jessica Peters Herb & Florence Terwelp By: Nick & Lori Terwelp Tom & Shirley Smith and Walt & Sis Becks By: Brian & Mildred Becks Jarett & Wyverne Hunter By: Virginia Hunter J. A. Fredericks and Sue A. Genenbacher By: Lila Fredericks Joe & Dorothy Sanders Family and Ed & Laura Peters Family

By: Jerry & Joyce Sanders

John McCourt and Fabe & Virginia Deters By: Judy McCourt Thomas Edward Strieker By: Barbara Strieker and Family Roy & Virginia Hoener and Edward & Genevieve Strieker By: Barbara Strieker and Family Joseph & Viola Bergman, Alois & Isabel Musholt and Fr. Silas Musholt, OFM. By: Tom & Diane Frese Merle & Leta Mae Frese By: Tom & Diane Frese The Kroeger, Schmid, Schlottman, and McLaughlin Families By: George & Karen Kroeger Marce & Marcella Deters By: Their Children Virgil & Alice Funke and Henry & Rosalia Bentrop By: Norm & Sandy Funke Chuck Gerding By: Debbie Gerding & Family Helen & Bob Miller By: Gerding, Miller & Poe Families Paul & Helen Gerding By: Debbie Gerding & Family Helen & James Moran and Beverly Cortes & William Reynolds By: Moran-Cortes Family Luke A. Mayfield By: Jeff & Lori Mayfield & Family James R. & Mary P. O’Hearn By: Deborah O’Hearn Druffel & Family E.J. & Catherine Miller and Henry & Christine Venvertloh By: Dan & Ginny Miller Nadine & Russell Hull and Sheri George By: Matt & Kristin George Family Lena & Jodie Thrasher By: Steve & Sue Hull William & Bette Schrand By: Barb Kiefer Ann Pogge By: Alfred Pogge Joe & Anita Lavery and Kenneth & Dorothy Schlipman By: Mike & Karen Lavery Timothy Michael Meyer By: George & Mary Nell Meyer Audrey Briggs By: QND Boys Soccer Team Bill Fischer By: Betty Fischer & Family Allison Ann Koetters By: Steve & Leslie Koetters & Family Garland & Fern Runyon and Bill & Genevieve Irvine By: Jerry & Barbara Runyon

St. Peter Christmas Decorations: We Remember...

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Parish in Action 2016 First Communion Class

2016 Confirmation Class

2016 8th Grade Graduating Class

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School of St. Peter Mark Your Calendars!

Mon. Dec. 26: Parish Office Closed

Tues. Dec. 27: Novena 8:30 a.m., Church

Parish Office Closed

NO RCIA

Wed. Dec. 28: NO PSR

Thurs. Dec. 29: NO Cribbage

Fri. Dec. 30: Parish Office closes at Noon. We will reopen

on Tuesday.

Sat. Dec. 31: Rosary 7:30 a.m., Church

New Year’s Eve Masses: 5:00 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 25: New Year’s Day Masses:

8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.

NO Sunday School or Liturgy of the Word

—Mass Servers—

Weekday Masses, December 26-31:

8:00 a.m. Ava & Mason Monteyne

Saturday Mass, December 31:

5:00 p.m. AJ & Madeline Miller

Sunday Masses, January 1:

8:00 a.m. Mark Gnuse, Michelle Gough

9:30 a.m. Blake Bunch, Nathan Pabisiak

11:00 a.m. Hana Knuffman, Naythen Ware

—Daily Mass Ministry Schedule—

December 26-31:

Lector:

Mary Brahler

EMHC:

John Ley, Kathy Harman, Angela Lepper Fr. Leo’s column continued

I hope that you enjoy the picture on our bulletin cover this week. There is an explanation behind it and I would be more than happy to tell you about it. Just a hint that Santa is in front of the altar of the Church of St. Leo the Great.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: It was the second day after Christmas vacation. Sr. Rita had told her 21 second graders on the first day after vacation; “Tomorrow we will visit the crib in Church. How about everyone bringing some little gift for the Infant Jesus? Nothing expensive; nothing too big. Bring it in a sack so nobody will see your gift until after Jesus sees it first in the crib.” Tomorrow came. Twenty-one little hearts were beating faster than usual as they took turns placing their gifts at the feet of the Little King—candy bars, a whis-tle, a baseball, a toy computer, and some fruit, and even a can of mixed vegetables. But standing out was a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, about 7 or 8 inches high. Billy put up his hand when Sister asked whose gift that was. She asked him why he had chosen that gift. Billy replied, “I think Jesus would like to see what He is going to look like when He grows up.”

My Christmas Blessing to you:

My God, who willed that the great joy of His Son’s saving Birth, be announced to shepherds by the An-gel, fill your minds with the gladness He gives and

makes you herald of His gospel. And may God, who by the Incarnation brought together the earthly and heavenly realm, fill you

with the gift of His peace and favor and make you sharers with the Church in heaven.

Merry Christmas,

WEEKLY COLLECTION

Dec. 18 Total to Date

Loose Collections $642.30 $24,870.36

Weekly Envelopes $41,271.68 $586,610.90

Annual School Fund $33,731.00 $264,237.34

Holy Days $272.00 $6,403.01

Christmas $375.00 $2,165.00

Totals $76,291.98 $884,286.61

Total Budget Goal $32,000.00 $800,000.00

Difference $44,291.98 $84,286.61

Amt. Assessed

2016 $125,570

Paid $ 38,591

Amt Due: $ 86,979 Balance as of 11/09/16

Diocesan Collections

Retired Religious; $251

Dependent Children: $380, Haiti: $1,425

Signs of

Christmas

Joy!

8th grade Christmas Luncheon!

Gingerbread Traditions

Did you know that we have a tradition at St. Peter School? For

the last 30 years our Kindergarten students have constructed a

gingerbread house with their parents or chosen loved one.

Many of the St. Peter School alumni still talk about the time

when they made their gingerbread houses when they were in

Kindergarten. In fact, some have reported that they still have

their creation and they bring it out every year as they decorate

for Christmas!

On St. Nick

Day Fr. Leo,

Dominic the

Donkey, the

parish office

elves and

Jordan Beaber

(IT) visited the

students

giving them a

special treat.

Students help with the Giving Wreath Gifts

Merry Christmas!

The teachers and staff of St. Peter School wish to extend to everyone a very

Blessed and Merry Christmas!

May you and your family keep Jesus in your hearts

throughout this joyful season!

Haiti Sister Parish Collections Collected: $65,421.40

Sent Total: $71,612.43

As of 12/18/2016

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Baptisms

Carson Alexander Craven, son of Regan & Michelle (Grawe)

Craven, and Emily Jean Kamphaus, Timothy Charles Kam-

phaus, Tomas Ayden Kamphaus, children of Andrew Kam-

phaus & Jessica Patterson were made children of God through

the reception of the sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, Decem-

ber 18, 2016.

Area Events

Sunday, January 22: St. Brigid Trivia Night & Silent Auction,

Doors open at Noon, Trivia starts at 1:00 p.m.; St. Brigid’s

Catholic Church, Liberty. All proceeds benefit the youth Catho-

lic Heart Work Camp trip. Team members may be of any age.

$120 donation for table of 8. All Mulligans must be purchased

before trivia begins. Maid rites, nachos, hot dogs, popcorn &

desserts. Questions call Lucy Mewes at 224-458-4236. Spon-

sored by Teen Youth of St. Brigid/Edwards/Joseph Parishes.

Parish Office Closed

The Parish Office will be closed a few days during the holi-

days. The following is our schedule.

Monday, 12/26/16 Closed

Tuesday, 12/27/16 Closed

Friday, 12/30/16 Closing at Noon

Monday, 1/2/17 Closed

JANUARY 2017 MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Mass

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist: Alexa Cobian (1), Con-

suelo Cobian (2), Jay Grawe (3), Hamy Herkert (4), Tom Klene

(5), Angela Lepper (6)

Lead Usher: Kent Lepper, Ushers: Tim Brenner, John Meyer,

Bob Rakers, Chuck Scholz Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Mass

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist: Krisha Ley (1), Rhonda

Miller (2), Bob Musolino (3), Richard Redmond (4), Connie &

George Schrage (5 & 6) Lead Usher: Ken Loos, Ushers: Ernie Bain, Dale Craven,

George McDonnell, Tom Schutte Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Mass

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist: Ann Gibleon (1), Barb

& Matt Holtmeyer (2 & 3), John Ley (4), Mary Logsdon (5), Kari

Weisenberger (6) Lead Usher: George Caspermeyer, Ushers: Jil & Robert John-

son, Bob Tonielli, Gary Zanger

Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Mass

Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist: Patrick Carley (1), Joe

& Laura Duesterhaus (2 & 3), Annette Ehrhardt (4), Jennifer

Kewney (5), Terri May (6) Lead Usher: Jim Scott, Ushers: Dan Bradfield, Dennis

Ehrhardt, Dave May, Ted Niemann

Adoration Chapel Hours

These are the available hours left in the Adoration Chapel:

Tuesday 1:00-2:00am, Saturday 1:00-2:00am, 2:00-3:00am,

3:00-4:00am, 6:00-7:00pm (3rd Saturday), 8:00-9:00pm

(alternating weeks), and Sunday 2:00-3:00am. Please call

Mary at 653-3127 or Gina at 257-9966.

Quincy Notre Dame Music Trivia

The Quincy Notre Dame Music Trivia will be taking place on

Saturday, January 21 at St. Peter School. The doors will open

at 6:30 and the evening will begin at 7:00. Bring your snacks,

drinks, and music trivia knowledge for a night of fun.

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Parish in Action A Matter of Social Concern

One of the most beloved traditions of St. Peter

Parish is the Social Concerns Committee's annual

cookie sale each December. Thanks to your gener-

osity, the cookie sale was a success!

The Social Concerns Committee provides direct

assistance (gas money, food vouchers, etc.) for

needy persons in our area and arranges for speak-

ers on a wide variety of social issues. The group

funds it's work through Fifth Sunday collections and

the December cookies sale. The group also spon-

sors monthly collections to benefit Ladies of Charity.

Social Concerns Thank You to Parish!

The Social Concerns Committee would like to express a very big Thank You to all who baked cookies and

helped at the cookie sale last weekend. The cookies were all sold and enjoyed by the many buyers.

A special thanks to Mary Brahler and her family and crew who baked the cinnamon rolls. This money helps the

many projects of the committee in the name of St. Peter Parish.

The Giving Wreath also showed the generosity and stewardship of our parish. An overwhelming number of gifts

were distributed to needy families by various social agencies in town. Thank you to Christy and Mike Holm for

once again contacting the agencies, making the tags, and sorting the gifts so that they get to the right places on

time. This is truly the Spirit of Christmas!

Giving Wreath 2016 St. Peter Parishioners donated

over 900 gifts to make Christmas

merry for area families.

December Greeter Schedule

12/31-1/1

5:00pm Tanner & Ashley Meyer

8:00am Dennis & Sharon Keck

9:30am Brett & Lydia Miller

11:00am Gina Wolf & Linda Busen

1/7-1/8

5:00pm Terry & Becky Bauer

8:00am Dennis & Sharon Keck

9:30am Brett & Lydia Miller

11:00am Gina Wolf & Linda Busen

1/14-1/15

5:00pm Terry & Becky Bauer

8:00am Bob & Penny Musolino

9:30am John & Lacey Hauk

11:00am Steve & Jan Koester

1/21-1/22

5:00pm George & Angeline DeVaull

8:00am Bob & Penny Musolino

9:30am John & Lacey Hauk

11:00am Judi Mehaffy, Steve & Jan Koester

1/28-1/29

5:00pm George & Angeline DeVaull

8:00am Tom & Marlene Hellhake

9:30am Ed & Carolyn Schuering

11:00am Judi Mehaffy

End of the Year Contributions

As the year is coming to a close, we remind you to have

any donations that you wish to have applied to the 2016

fiscal year into the parish office by 4:30pm on December

29, 2016. Your gifts and support are greatly appreciated!

Don’t Forget to Turn in Your Commitment Card

We’re still in the midst of our annual Stewardship Renew-

al. If you haven’t returned your Commitment Card, you still

can mail it to the parish. Returning your card is an im-

portant part of being an active member of St. Peter. Please

take this opportunity to express your support for our parish

with your time, talent, and treasure!

CDs Available Only During Advent

5 CDs are available only during advent. There is more infor-

mation in the Narthex.

www.lighthousecatholicmedia.org promo code 104597

Please keep the following in your prayers:

~Kristopher Schreacke ~Elias Erd

~Ken Loos ~Sharon Zehnle

~Billy Smith ~Jack O’Hara

~Steve Hull ~Ian Mehaffy

~Betty C. Wiewel ~Isabelle Meyer

~John Meyer ~Martha Henderson

~Kathy Schuckman ~Barb Deters

~Barbara Rowland

~Jamie Doane ~Laura Henke ~Tami Bastert

~Sophie Shriver ~Bill Irvin ~Robin Grager

~Nancy Price ~Jason Kasparie ~Joan Russell

To have a name added to this list, please call the Parish

Office 222-3155 or email c.tipton@cospq.org.

Crocheters Who Care

Thank you to the members

of our St. Veronica’s Guild

for using their time & talent

to make our prayer shawls

for the ailing members of

our parish and Christening blankets for infants baptized in

our parish and adults coming into our Church through the

RCIA process. These items are knitted, crocheted, or

sewn, and they all are expressions of healing, outreach

and love. As guild members work, they pray for the person

who will be the recipient. Completed items are blessed before distribution.

Save The Date!

6th Annual St. Peter Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sunday January 29th

8:30am-12:30pm

$5 per plate - all you can eat!

Featuring Chris Cakes Flying Pancakes

Join us for a Flippin’ Good Time!

St. Peter School Gym, 25th and Maine