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~Mass Intentions~ December 24-30, 2012 24. Monday 4:00 pm

Hayward & Elizabeth

Gibson

24. Monday 6:00 pm

Joe & Anita Lavery

24. Monday 8:00 pm

James H. Gibson

25. Tuesday12:00 am

Daniel Bohan &

Jim C. Coates

25. Tuesday 8:00 am

Marcella Logue

25. Tuesday 10:00 am

Charles & Mildred Veihl

27. Thursday 8:00 am

Mae Jackson

28. Friday 8:00 am

Julius Vandenboom

28. Friday 6:30 pm

Holy Innocents

29. Saturday 8:00 am

Ismael Guerra

29. Saturday 5:00 pm

Arlene Lamphere

30. Sunday 8:00 am

Our Parish Family

30. Sunday 9:30 am

Dennis Goodwin

30. Sunday 11:00 am

Dr. Donald Dowler

Dear Parishioners,

This weekend, we conclude our Advent preparation as the Church cele-

brates the Fourth and last Sunday in this time before Christmas. In our gospel

reading for this Sunday, St. Luke sets the theme for Christmas as he narrates the

Visitation scene. In this scene, Mary sets out in haste to visit her cousin Elizabeth

who was with child. This child to be born would be John the Baptist, who would

prepare the way for Mary’s child, Jesus. On one level, this scene shows the love,

care, and compassion of Mary as she goes to be with her cousin who was with

child. On another level, however, this scene symbolically reflects the meeting of

the Old Covenant with the New Covenant. Zechariah and Elizabeth are symbols of

the Old Covenant, their son, John, is the symbol of the bridge between the Old and

New Covenants, and Jesus is the New Covenant made flesh in the womb of Mary.

And what happens next in this reading reflects this symbolism as we hear Luke

state that the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaped for joy as Elizabeth proclaimed,

“Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” These

words truly proclaim our Christmas mystery, for the fruit of Mary’s womb is the

Word of God made flesh, dwelling among us.

To alleviate phone calls to the rectory, I want to publish once again the

Mass schedule for our Christmas celebrations. I ask you to cut this schedule out

and put in a place that can be seen by all.

December 24th, Christmas Eve

Masses will be 4:00 p.m. (very packed), 6:00 p.m. (Children’s Mass),

8:00 p.m., and Midnight, 12:00 a.m.

N.B. There will be No morning Mass, 8:00 a.m. on Christmas eve, Dec. 24th.

December 25th, Christmas Day

Masses will be 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

N.B. To allow the priests some time to be away for Christmas, there will be No

morning Mass on Wednesday, December 26th. Thank you for your understanding.

Our new 2013 parish calendars are available in the narthex of our Church.

These calendars come to us through the generosity of the Duker & Haugh Funeral

Home here in Quincy. On behalf of our parish family, I want to thank them for

providing us with these calendars. If you have the opportunity, please convey your

own thanks.

I also want to thank all of you for the Christmas cards,

gifts, and other remembrances. On behalf of the staff, Fr. Raja,

Deacon Bob, and myself, Merry Christmas.

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 23, 2012

The Parish of St. Peter Quincy, IL

— Mass Schedule — Mon.-Sat. 8:00 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.

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Virgil & Alice Funke By: Norm & Sandy Funke Henry & Rosalia Bentrop By: Norm & Sandy Funke Jerry Kemner By: The family Bob & Margie Terwelp By: Thom & Cindy Drieselman Don & Carol Drieselman By: Thom & Cindy Drieselman Paul Koetters By: Katie Schreacke Art Goodwin By: Loretta Goodwin Larry Meyer By: Sharon Meyer Dr. Paul Nuessen By: His family T.C. & Mary S. Oakley By: Tony & Signe Oakley family Harold & Dorothy Jacobson By: Tony & Signe Oakley family Buckley & Ashbaker families By: Howard & Jo Buckley Erin & Leslie Deters By: Jim & Dianne Deters Chuck Aschemann By: Angie & Joe Hancox Bob Miller By: Helen Miller family Joe & Anita Lavery By: Mike & Karen Lavery Kenneth & Dorothy Schlipman By: Mike & Karen Lavery Charles Peters By: Ron & Rita Genenbacher & family Robert Genenbacher By: Ron & Rita Genenbacher & family Catherine Johnson By: Bob & Jil Johnson Wayne & Dorothy Schlipman By: Bob & Jil Johnson J.J. Flynn family By: John J. Flynn Jr. Harold Johnson By: Jesus & Maria Camacho Cass Geraci By: Pat Geraci Ben & Mary Jane Stewart By: Pat Geraci Virginia Weinberg By: Jerry Holzgrafe family Alan Weinberg By: Jerry Holzgrafe family William & Abbie Holzgrafe By: Jerry Holzgrafe family Kunkel & Fuelbier families By: Nancy & Art Kunkel Manning & Richard Thompson By: Kent & Ann Anderson & family Ed & Marie Schlangen By: Kent & Ann Anderson & family William & Agnes Anderson By: Kent & Ann Anderson & family

William Rupp By: Jane & Tom Deters, Dale & Marty Venvertloh, Dotty Rupp Eleanor Hilgenbrinck By: Donald Hilgenbrinck Yvonne & Cathy Lohman By: Terry & Linda Amburn & family Alma Olker & Vivian Wottman By: Terry & Linda Amburn & family Marian Kessler By: Mary, Tanna, & Dan Barry Daniel H. & Helen M. Barry By: Mary, Tanna, & Dan Barry Arthur & Viola Gibson By: Ken Gibson Hayward & Elizabeth Gibson By: Ken Gibson Frank & Cora Eickelschulte By: Ken Gibson McGee & Sander Familes By: Joan McGee Albert & Catherine Juette By: Darlene Doyle Mildred & Julius Meyer By: Don & Sharon Meyer Charles & Ione Seeley By: Dwight & Barb Seeley Richard Olps By: Dwight & Barb Seeley Kay Hellhake Krause By: Joan & Merle Hellhake Frances Haugh By: The Haugh family Ronald Scarbrough By: The Scarbrough family Gene Curtis By: His wife & children Charles, Charles Jr., & Luci Cox By: Rosemary Cox-Peters Jim Seibert By: Deb & Amy Seibert Robert Cavitt By: Deb & Amy Seibert Dan Otte By: Deb & Amy Seibert Don & Edna Seibert By: Deb & Amy Seibert James R. O’Hearn By: Deborah O’Hearn Druffel, Eric & Amanda Druffel Becks & family, Adam & Gina Druffel & family Walter & Leona Franklin By: John & Betty Ley Joseph & Angela Ley By: John & Betty Ley Norbert & Bernice Peter By: Dave & Donna Dieker Daniel Bohan By: Thomas & Nancy Bohan Jonda Steinkamp By: Jack & Mary Souders Albert & Alta Mettemeyer By: Rich & Linda Mettemeyer Frank & Virginia Hughes By: Jan & Rod Frese

Robert Luther Anderson By: Ray & Jill Anderson & family Lawrence & Dorothy Mock By: Ray & Jill Anderson & family Bill & Ann Maas By: Ray & Jill Anderson & family Mr. & Mrs. Junior Schutte By: Dan & Leanne Hollensteiner, Dave & Judy Huseman Al & Peachy Frese By: Jan & Rod Frese Larry Zehnle By: Rita Zehnle Albert & Alta Mettemeyer By: Rita Zehnle Lawrence & Sylvia Zehnle By: Rita Zehnle Kyle David Russell By: Steve, Lynette, & Craig Russell Linda Dill & Ronald Wand By: Mr. & Mrs. Dan Klingele Bertha & Urban Wellman By: Paul Wellman Bill Barry By: Iona E. Barry Bill Brahler By: Mary Brahler Carl Vogel & Marian Garner By: Carol & Joyce Vogel, Scott Simmons family, Mark Huebotter family, Carl & Amanda Vogel Mr. & Mrs. Carl Timpe By: Judie & Gene Timpe Mr. & Mrs. Fred Reinold By: Judie & Gene Timpe Tushaus & Frankenhoff families By: Marydine & Roger Frankenhoff Ted & Bruce Sander By: Mr. & Mrs. Wm. H. Sander Jr. Francis Wensing, Norbert Wensing, Charles Terford, Robert Wensing, Paul Wensing By: Joe Terford Don Logan By: Mary Jane Logan & family Floyd Doellman By: Maria & Steve Eckert Carl Mast By: Maria & Steve Eckert Frank & Helen Wensing By: Jack & Rita Terford George & Selma Terford By: Jack & Rita Terford Mr. & Mrs. James Menn By: Mr. & Mrs. David Huseman E.J. & Catherine Miller By: Don & Ginny Miller Henry & Christine Venvertloh By: Don & Ginny Miller Wyveine Hunter By: Virginia Hunter Dennis K. Goodwin By: Mary Goodwin Herb & Florence Terwelp By: Steve & Lynn Wavering

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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

Welcome Fr. Raja!

On May 15, 2012 St. Peter Parish was

blessed with the arrival of Fr. B. Raja,

our new Parochial Vicar from India!

Deacon Robert Lundberg

On June 16, Robert Lundberg was

ordained as Permanent Deacon in the

Cathedral of the Immaculate Concep-

tion, Springfield, IL.

A History of St. Peter

When Fr. Roy Bauer became

pastor of St. Peter Parish in 1985,

he quickly became aware that ours

was a parish with no recorded his-

tory. A historian par excellence

with a deep awareness of the im-

pact that our past has on our pre-

sent, Fr. Bauer committed himself

to remedying the situation. It was

a labor of love that would lead him

to archives of the Church in this area, take him to Boston,

and result in countless letters and interviews as he painstak-

ingly uncovered the story of our family of faith. Fr. Roy Bau-

er’s “History of St. Peter Church” was printed this year. Free-

will donations were given to the QND Foundation—Roy Bauer

Scholarship Fund, benefiting St. Peter students.

Congratulations Fr. Kevin Drew

Fr. Kevin Drew was ordained as a Priest for the

Diocese of Kansas City - St. Joseph on May

20 .He celebrated his first mass at St. Peter on

Saturday, June 9, followed by a reception.

Welcome Sr. Alicia!

Sr. Alicia Drone joined the

parish as Director of Reli-

gious Education on August

22, 2012.

New sign!

Thanks to

Zach VanderBol

for choosing St.

Peter Parish for

his Eagle Scout

project! The

new sign looks

fantastic!

Stewardship

August 1-2, Fr. Leo at-

tended a stewardship

conference in Wichita, KS

with Stan & Kathy

Schwartz, Bill Siebers,

and Ginny Camacho.

They returned with a new

perspective on what

Stewardship means.

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Leo & Emilie Zwick By: Dick & Rita Hopkins Charles & Rose Hopkins By: Dick & Rita Hopkins Our Grandparents By: Dick & Rita Hopkins John Bertoglio By: Mrs. John (Elnora) Bertoglio John Bertoglio By: Joan Bertoglio, Mike & Janet Healy Robert Sloan By: Pat Sloan Sandy, Joan, & Gary Gallaher By: Pat Sloan Harold & Virginia Reiter By: Mike & Julie Reiter Albert & Peachy Frese By: Mike & Julie Reiter Leoni-Rittof family members By: Rittof Family Norma & Herbert Rakers By: Sonny & Kathy Laird Helen & Tim Rakers By: Sonny & Kathy Laird Rosemary & Milo Pillars By: Sonny & Kathy Laird George & Grace Soltys By: Bob, Ann, Greg, & Emily Soltys Wilma Hummel By: Bob, Ann, Greg, & Emily Soltys Stegeman & Schmitz families By: David & Pat Stegeman Peg, Virg, & Gregg McLaughlin By: The Don Schuering family Deceased of McNeil & Straub families By: Mary McNeil George & Florence Schuering By: Ed & Carolyn Schuering Jerry & Helen Belker By: Ed & Carolyn Schuering Raymond Kreinberg By: Shirley Kreinberg Martha A. Heinze By: Family James H. Gibson By: Family J.A. Fredericks By: Lila J. Fredericks Dr. Joseph Musolino By: Fran Musolino & family Marcella Deters By: Marce J. Deters & family Tim Meyer By: George & Mary Nell Meyer William Waterman By: Diane Dabney Russell & Nadine Hull By: Steve & Sue Hull Jodie & Lena Thrasher By: Steve & Sue Hull Louis, Laura, Carol, & Tim Holtschlag By: The Mehaffys

Patrick Bischel By: Judie Mehaffy Allison Ann Koetters By: Steve, Leslie, Kate, Lily Ann, & Nicholas Koetters Vince Schelich By: Donna Schelich Roy & Helen Uhll By: C.J. Mason family Joe & Dorothy Sanders family By: Jerry & Joyce Sanders Ed & Laura Peter family By: Jerry & Joyce Sanders Rita & Herman Huber By: Ron & Rose Ann Huber Irma & Harold Vollbracht By: Ron & Rose Ann Huber Wayne Bergman & Helen Henry By: Chuck & Betty Henry Helen & Jim Moran By: The Moran-Cortes family Bev & Bill Reynolds By: The Moran-Cortes family Becky Siebers By: Steve & Judy Siebers Abbigail Sheffield By: Mr. & Mrs. Terry Ludwig Mr. & Mrs. Robert Siepker By: Susie & Tom Moore, Jane Nolan Mark Bocke By: Dad, Ginger, Johnny, Kyle, Nick, Rachel, & Josh John Maas By: John, Ginger, Johnny, Kyle, Nick, Rachel, & Josh Joyce Dailing By: Dan Dailing Ed & Catherine Schwartz By: Steve & Margie Sinnock Floyd & Bebe Sinnock By: Steve & Margie Sinnock Deceased members of Reardon & Rossmiller families By: J.W. Rossmiller Arlene Lamphere By: David Lamphere Joseph Quinn By: Kevin & Kris Koch Norb & Bill Ludwig By: Mary Ludwig Bill Lierle & Paul Huseman By: Joan Lierle Mrs. & Mrs. George Huseman By: Joan Lierle Tangy & Frese families By: Tangy family Stephen McNally By: Mary Kay, Nate, Madeline, Noah, Molly, & Nevin John T. Drew By: Mary Kay, Nate, Madeline, Noah, Molly, & Nevin

Paul Barry By: Joe & Diane Ary & family John & Margie Purdy By: Loy & Cindy Archer & family Virginia & Fabian Deters By: Judy McCourt John McCourt By: Judy McCourt Joseph Quinn By: Mark Cawthon family John Schrage By: George & Connie Schrage George Schrage Jr. By: George & Connie Schrage Corky Schrage By: George & Connie Schrage Rick Schrage By: George & Connie Schrage Catherine Natalie Slater By: Bill, Natalie, L.B., & Paul John D. Slater Jr. By: Bill, Natalie, L.B., & Paul Molly Shields-Kite By: Linda Shields & Luke Kite Kay Keller By: Leonard Straube Bill & Lucille Welchert By: David & Susan Ohnemus Dan & Norma Ohnemus By: David & Susan Ohnemus Ab Benz By: Geri Black Paul Danker By: Marie Danker Dr. John Nolan By: The family Family members By: Ron & Linda Lucke Paul & Hazel Goodapple By: Mike & Mary Schuttler Margy & Al Kathmann By: Mike & Mary Schuttler Mr. & Mrs. Albert Mock By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith family Helen Smith By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith family Benedict Ruebbelke By: Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith family Charles Hockgraver By: Rose Hochgraver Don Topf By: Liz Topf family Adolfs & Giesing families By: Don & Fran Adolfs Richard & Helen Liesen By: David & Camille Harvey Vellmer & Gertrude Harvey By: David & Camille Harvey Thomas E. Strieker By: The Strieker family Our family loved ones By: John & Helen Heitland

St. Peter Christmas Decorations: We Remember...

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Faith in Action Today

2012

Adult

Confirmands:

Mike Schuttler,

Doug Freel,

Roberta Hudson

RCIA Candidates and Catechumen Easter 2012: Front Row: Janet Fox, Danelle Batterton, Sonya Krause;

Back Row: Bryan Stokes, Eric Ervin, Tamy Cain, Angela Van Dyke, Stephanie Voice, Mary-Ann Ervin, Becky Kelsall.

Not pictured: Greg Cain, Brendan Ervin, Kent Kite, Mark Fox

St. Peter School students brought into the Church Maddison Ervin, Cameron Cain, Savannah Escamilla

2012

Confirmation class

and

First Communion

class.

Devoted to Decorating

Thanks to members of our Church Deco-

rating Committee for using their time &

talent to make our worship space beauti-

ful! Pictured above: Steve Sinnock, Susan

Moore, Mary Jo DeVries, Tamy Cassady,

Sue Hull, Pat Ludwig, and Mary Talken.

Not pictured: Joan Curtis, Marcia Evans,

Diane Frese, Mary Ann Kroshinsky, Rose

Nguyen, Morgan Venvertloh.

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Faith in Action Today Mark Your Calendars!

Mon., December 24: No 8:00 a.m. mass

Christmas Eve masses 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.,

8:00 p.m., and midnight

Tues. December 25: No Novenas

Christmas Day masses

8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

Wed. December 26: No 8:00 a.m. mass

Thurs. December 27: 6:30 p.m. Holy Innocents Mass

Sat. December 29: Rosary 7:30 a.m.; Church

Men’s Cursillo 8:30 a.m.; Fr. Bauer Prayer Room

Sun. December 30: Children’s Liturgy; Martha Jane

No Sunday School

WEEKLY PARISH OFFERING 2012

Week 25 Dec. 16 Total to Date

Loose Collections 882.56 $19,729.13

Weekly Envelopes $23,863.00 $486,470.84

Annual School Fund $16,492.00 $282,234.19

Holy Days $124.00 $8,811.90

Christmas $145.00 $160.00

Totals $41,506.56 $797,406.06

Total Budget Goal $30,200.00 $845,600.00

Difference $11,306.56 ($48,193.94)

Debt Owed to diocese ($201,741.00)

Difference ($291,577.18

Roof Collection $34,290.00

—Mass Servers—

Weekday Masses, Dec. 27-29: 8:00 a.m. Jack Brown, Tyler Jarvis

Saturday Mass, December 29: 5:00 p.m. Lauren & Ian Mehaffy, Luke Mayfield

Sunday Masses, December 30: 8:00 a.m. Clayton & Philip Dyer, Leah Six

9:30 a.m. Aubrey, Blaine,& Carley Wilson

11:00 a.m. Tyler Jarvis, Molly & Nevin McNally

—Daily Mass Ministry Schedule— December 27-29:

Lector: Ed Lavery

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Mary Jo DeVries, John Ley, Bob Lundberg

Fr. Leo’s column contin….

As each of you prepare your Christmas cards and gifts to be given to others, I ask you in a special way to be stewards of this parish family and to extend your generosity of treasure to St. Peter Church. Alt-hough our stewardship should be reflected throughout the year, Christmas is always an opportunity to share an extra gift to this parish family. Your generosity in the giving wreath as well as your generosity to so many charities at this time of the year, is truly appreciated. I just want to remind you to continue this same generous spirit to St. Peter’s as Christmas is truly a time of giv-ing of ourselves. Thanks to all of you for being Christ-mas gifts to me, our staff, our school. May Christ, the Word of God made flesh, embrace you and fill you with His peace, His love, and His presence.

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE: A seven year old child was drawing a picture of the Nativity. The picture was very good, including Mary, Joseph, and, of course, baby Jesus. However, there was a fat man standing in the corner of the stable, that just did not seem to fit in. When the child was asked about it, she replied, “Oh, That’s Round John Virgin.”

Merry Christmas,

—-Annual Catholic Services Appeal—-

Amt. Assessed Amt. Pd. Bal. Due

2009 $119,681 $99,926 $19,755

2010 $118,020 $58,575 $ 59,445

2011 $106,635 $59,286 $47,349

2012 $102,751 $48,441 $54,310

The balance due must be paid out of parish operating expenses.

Totals as of 12/05/12, 266 contributors

Money owed to the Diocese

Total due to diocese: $180,859

Diocesan Collections

Dependent Children—$ 100.00

Justice & Hope: $5.00 Hurricane Sandy—$ 46.00

Retired Religious—$ 486.00

Gone to the dogs…

Sophie Marcolla was present-

ed the 2012 Youth Volunteer of

the Year Award from the Break-

fast Optimist Club for Outstand-

ing Service. She has raised

over $1,000 for her “Picks for

Pups” project. Used gift cards

are cut into a guitar pic shape

and made into necklaces and

bracelets. Sophie donates the

money to the Humane Society

(where she also volunteers).

We are proud of her for taking

a leadership role and helping

our 4 legged friends!

Celebrating Catholic Schools

St. Peter School kicked off

Catholic Schools Week 2012 with a

Pancake & Sausage breakfast

in the cafeteria!

Below: Students at the

All-School Mass at QND and

Dressed up on PJ Day & Career Day.

Totus Tuus—the cure for

the common summer!

When St. Peter Parish decided

to sponsor Totus Tuus — a dy-

namic, Catholic alternative to

non-denominational Vacation

Bible School — four years ago,

the leaders hoped the program

would be well-received. After its

fourth year, the jury is in: for our

parish families, Totus Tuus is a

fun way to reinforce our faith!

Kroeger, Schlottman, McGlaughlin, & Schmid families By: Mr. & Mrs. George Kroeger Sheri George By: Matt, Kristin, Campbell, & Grace George Carmen & Ismael Guerra By: Rosa, Ryan, & Joshua Bowman Kristen Marie By: Rosa, Ryan, & Joshua Bowman Brother Benedict Silva, O.S.B. By: Rosa, Ryan, & Joshua Bowman Marge & Dick Welchans By: Linda Bybee Robert & Shirley Langan By: Mike & Nancy Roux Thelma Roux By: Mike & Nancy Roux John Hardy By: Vivian L. Hardy Winking & Terwelp families By: Marvin & Jeanette Winking John T. Drew By: Virginia Drew Steve McNally By: Virginia Drew Virginia & Harold Reiter By: Brad & Gina Dietrich Virginia Dietrich By: Brad & Gina Dietrich Al & Peachy Frese By: Brad & Gina Dietrich

Area Events

Sat. January 5: QND Winter Pom Pon Kiddie Camp. $30/child,

includes t-shirt, pizza, snack, & admission. Contact Jennifer at

316-2046 or qndpomcoaches@gmail.com.

Sat. January 26: QND Music Trivia Night; St. Peter’s Gym.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7:00 p.m.

$100 per table of 8. Bring your own refreshments and

snacks! Must be 21 to participate. For info. Call 224-2598.

Sun. January 27: 2nd Annual St. Peter Pancake & Sausage

breakfast after masses in the gym. $5 for all you can eat on

that plate (refills are ok).

QCES Foundation & Year-End Giving!

As you consider your year-end giving to charitable organiza-

tions, the QCES Foundation asks that you consider a charita-

ble gift to the QCES Foundation. All contributions and dona-

tions are exempt from federal income taxes to the fullest ex-

tent allowable by law. Your gift will help support tuition-

assistance programs for QCES families in need. For info.,

please contact Paul Rittof at 779-3157, or p.rittof@cospq.org.

Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Please keep the following in your prayers:

~Herb Wand ~Ashley Fessler

~Sierra Miller ~Robert Siebers

~Linda Bordewick ~Don Vancil

~Mike Hamann ~Norbert ‘Whitey’ Pohlman

~Lawrence Obert ~Frank & Isabelle Meyer ~Rita Terford

~Gene Churchwell ~Marjorie Steinkamp ~Shirley O’Hara

~Mary Kientzle ~Michael Dolan ~Becky Lopez

~Fred Manning ~George Klingele ~Jim Althoff

~Edward Evan ~Gary Woodworth ~Charles Rakers

To have a name added to this list, please call Jill in the Par-

ish Office 222-3155 or email j.anderson01@cospq.org.

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Johnina Smith By: Michael & Toni Black Herman & Rita Huber, Riley Liesen By: Cheryl Liesen Fitzgerald-Radel-Ray families By: Chuck & Gerry Radel Wm. & Hilda Venvertloh, Leonard & Elsie Hildebrand By: Gene & Margie Venvertloh Chuck & Pat Schralla By: Jerry & Carol Kroner Babe & Opal Schralla By: Jerry & Carol Kroner Bill & Verna Blersch By: Jerry & Carol Kroner Bob & Marianne Kroner By: Jerry & Carol Kroner Herman & Rita Huber, Riley Liesen By: Cheryl Liesen Fitzgerald-Radel-Ray families By: Chuck & Gerry Radel Tony & Lucille Frericks By: Kenny & Theresa Althoff Elmer Althoff By: Kenny & Theresa Althoff Kalina Maple By: Kenny & Theresa Althoff Francis & Virginia Griffin & family members By: Ken & Barb Wolf Bob Zehnle By: Sharon Zehnle Margaret Blaesing By: Ed Blaesing Fischer family By: George & Judy Caspermeyer Mennel family By: George & Judy Caspermeyer Caspermeyer family By: George & Judy Caspermeyer Wisman family By: George & Judy Caspermeyer Florence & Herman Kemner By: Donald & Mary Vancil Laura & John Vancil By: Donald & Mary Vancil Paul Barry By: Margie, Vic, Barry, & Ben Welper Bill Fischer By: The family Earl E. Shade By: Lorna Shade Jean, Jenelle, & Amy Stocker By: Randy, Char, Matt, & Melissa Srocker Burdette & Loretta Nord By: Ken & Janice Nord & family Ivan & Carlene Garey By: The family

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Faith in Action Today

Rest in Peace

May the soul of

Rosie Neastea

sing praises with the Angels in Heaven forever.

Protecting God’s Children

As part of its initiative to try to ensure the safety of every child at

our parish (and certainly beyond), the Diocese of Springfield in Illi-

nois has mandated that any adult participating in any parish or

school service or ministry, even only on an infrequent basis, com-

plete Protecting God’s Children. The program provides information

that will help every participant learn how to keep children safe

from one of the most hideous assaults in our time, child sexual

abuse. 7 members of our parish stepped forward this year to facili-

tate future classes (to the right) Judy Nelson, Mary Ann Klein, Don-

na O’Neal, Al Mitten, Meg Fitch, Donna Pratt, and Carol Mitten.

Building Community

St. Peter’s Parish Picnic on August 25th offered prayer, fun

and fellowship in a way that not only brought people together

as the school year resumed, but also raised $41,556.54 af-

ter expenses. Thanks to everyone who supported this won-

derful and first annual event!

Giving Wreath 2012

St. Peter Parishioners do-

nated over 830+ gifts to

make Christmas Merry for

area families. Thanks to eve-

ryone who participated!

A Matter of Social Concern

One of the most beloved traditions at St. Peter Parish is the Social Concerns Com-

mittee’s annual cookie sale each December. The 2012 cookie sale generated al-

most $1,800 in cookie & cinnamon roll sales!

St. Peter Parishioners who are willing to use their

knitting, crocheting, and sewing skills in a pray-

centered outreach make dozens of prayer blankets

and prayer shawls each year through our St. Veronica

Guild. These items are blessed and given to the sick,

the homebound, and those who are joining our Church.

All are welcome and can perform this ministry at home

and if they wish attend monthly get-togethers.

Along with the annual December Social Concerns

cookie sale, the St. Veronica Guild also held a raffle.

Members of the guild crocheted two beautiful quilts,

which were offered for the raffle. The proceeds of

$130.00 from the raffle went toward purchasing mate-

rials needed to make prayer shawls.