From the desk of Fr. Jim - stpetermont.org

1 MASS SCHEDULE OCTOBER 7 - 15, 2017 10/07 5:30 Murel J. Seal 10/08 9:30 Mary Rita Toy 10/09 0:00 NO SERVICES 10/10 6:00 Amy Bullock 10/11 8:00 Kris Baker & Richard Combs 10/12 NOON Tom Gallagher 10/13 8:00 Mary Norton 10/14 5:30 John & Mary Margaret Bradley 10/15 9:30 Julie Toy _____ SUNDAY COLLECTION 10-01-2017 $6, GARDEN OF SORROW AND JOY $ _____ Saturday Sunday October 14th & 15th 5:30 9:30 R: Troy Lechner R: Jeremiah Kirsch H: Diane Reilly H: Imogene Lechner C: Amy Lechner C: Mike Fuhs C: Lea Ann Taylor C: Patty Fuhs Server.

2 Bryce Murphy Server: Joshua O Brian Server: Gabe Kavanaugh Server: Logan Spinks Greeters: Mark & Jane Sturgeon Greeters: Mark & Stephanie O Brian Ushers: Glenn Spaulding & Jim Traylor Ushers: Charles Gilkey & Eric Lane Gift bearers: John & Lea Ann Taylor Gift bearers: Craig & Mandy Rodewald Collection Counters for October 15th Mike & Albert Kavanaugh. _____ From the desk of Fr. Jim Thank you to everyone who has received the ambassadors with kindness and charity. A special thank you to the ambassadors who are helping me, St. Peter parish and the diocese of Evansville. For those who make appointments on Saturday or Sunday the school will again be open as will the Parish Center before and after the weekend Masses. This arrangement has worked out very well for many. Take advantage of this one stop opportunity.

3 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO Cameron Sherfick and Michelle Williams who will exchange the vows of marriage this Saturday at St. Peter. PRAY FOR THE SICK AND SHUT-INS OF OUR PARISH. Remember all our parishioners who have special needs. OCTOBER 12- 14 PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS FOR BICENTENNIAL DIRECTORY will be held at All Saints Hall. You can still sign up for a photo session. The easiest way to schedule your appointment is to go on line. If you have access to a computer you can schedule your photo session by using the following link: . An even easier way is to go to the parish web site ( ) and find this link on the front page. Simply click on it and you will be taken to the scheduler. Please have your picture included in this special directory. THIS WEEKEND SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE EAST ENTRY OF THE CHURCH for the last time.

4 Online scheduling will be disabled during the weekend to allow for the paper sign ups. THE RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS) is about to begin at St. Peter Parish. If you know someone who may be interested in joining the Catholic Church, give Fr. Jim a call at 812-486-3149 or email him at ST. PETER PARISH COUNCIL meeting this Thursday, October 12th, at 7:00 in the Parish Center. NUT SALE The Daughters of Isabella are once again offering various kinds of nuts for sale. The nuts are good for holiday baking or just for snacks. Sign up for the quantity and kind of nuts you want to buy on the sheet provided on the bulletin board in the east entry to the church. Prices per bag is available on the order sheet. PRAYER AT THE ABORTION CLINIC IN BLOOMINGTON - The 40 Days for Life Organization is asking for your help praying at the abortion clinic in Bloomington on Saturday, October 14th and Saturday, November 4th.

5 The hours will be from 9:00 till 3:00 If you can volunteer just one hour or more, contact Liz Kavanaugh 812-486-3658 or Pat Jones 812-295-6525. WATY. Now is the time to decide if you want to participate in the Pilgrimage for Life in Washington DC, January 17 21, 2018. Registrations must be completed & received at the Catholic Center by November 27, 2017. Contact Donna Bradley, 812-698-0185 or with questions or to register. Information can be found on the website . Those who participate in the Monical s fundraiser can apply money from the fundraiser to the cost of the trip! CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD There has been an interest shown in having a Children s Liturgy lesson during the Readings at 9:30 Mass on Sundays. This would be for children in Pre K and Kindergarten. If you are interested in helping and/or having your child participate, contact Donna Bradley, 812-698-0185.

6 Projected start time would be early 2018. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH? What is the epiclesis? PRAYER GROUP at All Saints Church on Monday, October 9 at 1:30 You are invited to attend. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CORNER Last weekend marked the official start of the Stewards of God Grace Capital Campaign. Please prayerfully consider your three-year pledge to the campaign. Our parish target is $287, over three years. A successful Campaign will address many needs in our parish and the diocese. Wave 3 is off to a strong start. In less than two weeks your eleven parishes have raised more than $1,000,000. That s very good news so early in the campaign s implementation. Your efforts have helped bring the campaign along to now more than $21,700,000. Congratulations!!! St. Peter Catholic Church Montgomery, IN Founded 1818 Saturday Mass 5:30 Sunday Mass 9:30 CONFESSIONS 4:30 5:00 Saturday at St.

7 Peter 5:30 - 5:50 Tuesday at All Saints Rev. James E. Koressel, Pastor 305 North Second Street / Box 10 Montgomery, Indiana 47558-0010 812-486-3149 812-486-5126 (Cell Phone Fr. Jim) 812-486-2571 (Fax) Parish Secretary s hours: Wednesday 8 12:00 noon & Thursday 9:30 1:30 PRAYER CHAIN (Lea Ann) 812-644-7698. ALL SAINTS HALL RENTAL Call St. Peter Rectory 812-486-3149. Email address: Website: (more bulletin information can be found here) Like us on Facebook Please contact the Rectory to register in the parish. All weddings must be scheduled at least 6 months in advance. Check weekly bulletin for weekday and Holy Day Mass times. Baptism: contact the Rectory. Anointing of the Sick: contact the Rectory. Reconciliation: check bulletin for schedule or call the Rectory for an appointment. Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 8, 2017 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.

8 ~~Philippians 4:6 ANSWER: The epiclesis is the prayer and action of invoking the Holy Spirit to consecrate the gifts of bread and wine. The priest holds his hands over the gifts during this prayer. PAVERS We will still accept orders for pavers but they may not be engraved and placed until next Spring. As we move into the cold weather months, working with the pavers becomes more difficult. We are also at the mercy of our engravers who do not want to process one or two pavers at a time. If you order a paver it will be produced and placed as early as possible next Spring. BICENTENNIAL PLANNING a meeting for all parishioners wanting to help plan the parish bicentennial celebration will be held on Wednesday, October 25th at 7:00 in the Parish Center. EVERYONE WELCOME! Bring your good ideas. Diocesan policy: Report and inform The Diocese of Evansville has in place a policy that requires that any allegation of child abuse must be reported to civil authorities.

9 If an allegation involves the sexual abuse of a minor by diocesan personnel, the Victims Assistance Coordinator must also be informed. Sexual misconduct violates human dignity and the mission of the church. The spiritual well-being of all victims, their families, and others in the community is of particular concern to the church. Report child abuse: Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government. CPS Toll-free: (800) 800-5556 Local law enforcement: 9-1- 1 Report and inform In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authorities, and inform the Victims Assistance Coordinator for the diocese: Toll-free: (866) 200-3004 Local: (812) 490-9565 If you would like to help the 40 Days for Life Organization, please come to the Bloomington Abortion Clinic and pray with them.

10 In doing so, you may be able to change a mother s decision and save a life in the process. Many lives have been saved by good Christian people being there at these abortion chambers and praying for mothers as they contemplate abortion. If you would like to spend one hour or more at the Abortion Clinic in Bloomington, contact Liz Kavanaugh (486-3658) or Pat Jones (295-6525). Did you know that the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is the official public policy voice of the Catholic Church in Indiana regarding state and national matters? The ICC encourages you to join the Indiana Catholic Action Network (I-CAN) to follow the Church s position on each issue and Indiana House and Senate activity and receive an Action Alert email before a vote on a key issue takes place.