Saint Peter's Catholic Church

READINGS FOR SUNDAY JULY 5, 2009
First Reading: Ezekiel 2:2-5
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:1-6

READINGS FOR SUNDAY JULY 12, 2009
First Reading: Amos 7:12-15
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel Reading: Mark 6:7-13

SUMMERFEST
Summerfest is on Saturday, July 18. This is the first major fund raiser for our parish, the other fund raiser is Oktoberfest. I am hoping that all of you will attend Summerfest this year. We are going to have the pastor’s auction, a silent auction and a pie auction. There is no charge and the food will be outstanding. This is an adult only party. To have a successful Summerfest helps us to meet our budget for the coming year. The most enjoyable aspect of Summerfest is that it is an opportunity for you to meet other parishioners. Please mark this on your calendar and plan to attend Summerfest. Also, the pie auction is open to everyone so I hope that all of you wonderful bakers will bake a pie for the pie auction.

PARISH DIRECTORY
We are having sign ups for the parish directory. I hope that all of you will take the time to sign up. The directory is one of the most helpful tools for us to get to know each other better. We will have sign ups for the parish directory every weekend during the month of June.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
The Catholic Daughters will hold their annual Summer Salad luncheon on Wednesday, July 8, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in St. Peter’s Social Hall. Cost is $5. This con-tribution goes to our Charitable Projects program. Take outs available.

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