Saint Peter's Catholic Church

READINGS FOR SUNDAY AUGUST 29, 2010
First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18b
Second Reading: Philemon 9-10, 12-17
Gospel Reading: Luke 14:25-33

OKTOBERFEST
At all the masses next week we will have Oktoberfest sign up. Many of you sign up for the same jobs every year so be certain to fill out a sheet. The CYO will be running the carnival this year so that will not be on the sign up sheet. We are in need of people to work the dining room and the kitchen. Oktoberfest is a wonderful time for our parish to grow as a parish family.

ON A JOURNEY TOGETHER
Once again the entire Des Moines diocese will be doing the program, “On A Journey Together.” This program is a small group faith sharing discussion group that meets once a week from September until November. This program is a wonderful opportunity to get to know many of your parishioners and to grow in your faith. We will have sign up for this pro-gram at all masses on the weekends of August 21, 22, 28 and 29. I wish to encourage all of you to get involved in this program. If you miss the opportunity to sign up in church please call or come to the office and we will be pleased to sign you up.

Men’s Prayer Group
The men’s prayer group meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the rectory. Every man of the parish is welcome to attend. I am very pleased that in the last few meetings of the prayer group we have had several new members join the group. The prayer group is one of the best opportunities to share faith and to think about the things that are most important in the life of a Catholic man. This prayer group has been meeting for over six years. Of the many things that I do the prayer group is the a very rewarding experience.

Women’s Prayer Group
The women’s prayer group meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Jacqui Rallis. This group is open to all the women of the parish. If you are seeking a wonderful experience of God’s goodness this prayer group offer you this opportunity. If you wish more information about the prayer group please contact the rectory.

Our Mass Schedule

Saturday: 4 pm
Sunday: 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon
Weekday: Monday 8 am Communion Service @ St. Francis
Tuesday and Friday: 8 am Mass @ St. Peter
Wednesday and Thursday: 8 am Mass @ St. Francis
Holy Day & Vigil: 6 pm vigil, 8 am, 6 pm
Confessions: Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45 pm or by appointment

Staff
Pastor: Father Charles Kottas
Parish Secretary: Dolores Kral
Dir. Religious Ed.: Jennifer Hundtofte
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Dennis Kirlin
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Stephen Rallis
Computer Software Admin: Jean Thomas

Parish Office
1 Bluff Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
712-322-8889