St. Peter Catholic Church

Catholic Church
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello
Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein
Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................
..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt
Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze
(Retired)
PARISH STAFF
Deacon John Komotos
Deacon Richard Renard
School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag
Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle
Director of Elementary
Faith Formation ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann
Business Manager ..................................................................................Larry Pfile
Liturgical Music Coordinator Carol Bauer
Director of Youth Ministry ................................... Robby Francis
St. Peter Mission Statement
Built on the rock of St. Peter, the Apostle of faith,
love and forgiveness, we are a Catholic parish
dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good
news of Christ through worship, education and
loving service to each other and our community.

Visit us on the Internet at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org
or send your comments to:
info@stpeterkirkwood.org
Sacrament of Baptism
Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details
regarding participation in the preparation program.
We encourage expectant parents to make
arrangements for the preparation program at least a
few months prior to the birth of their child.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please contact the rectory for details regarding
the preparation program. In accordance with
Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a
member of the parish clergy at least six months
prior to their proposed wedding date.
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460
Rectory/Parish Office
243 West Argonne Drive
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
966-8600 (Phone)
966-5721 (Fax)
Saint Peter Elementary School
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade
215 North Clay
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122
821-0460
Religious Education Offices -Ursuline Hall
Offices of Faith Formation
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001
Parish School of Religion
Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004
Office of Youth Ministry
Robby Francis, Director of Youth Ministry
822-1347, ext. 3003
Office of Music Ministry
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator
822-1347, ext. 3005
Calendar & Wedding Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002
Pastoral Council
Mr. Keith Weldon, Chairperson 322-9253
Ms. Angie Bernardi, Vice Chairperson 984-0519
Ms. Brigid Shea, Secretary 822-3843
Finance Commission
Mr. Dave Patritti, Chairperson, 835-1170
Mr. Jack Herrmann, Vice-Chairperson, 966-3217
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Parish Center
821-6219
Bulletin Deadline!!
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be
submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the
following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be
in writing with a name and telephone number attached.
Please remember St. Peter Catholic Church in your will.
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YEAR OF PARTICIPATION
Get Involved!
COME TO MASS!
BE WELCOMING!
PRAY FOR OUR PARISH!
JOIN!
Please see www.stpeterkirkwood.org for opportunities.
Sunday Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM
Weekday Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM
Saturday: 8:15AM
Holy Day Mass Schedule
Consult the bulletin for Mass times
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
St. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
For more information or to sign up for a weekly
Holy Hour of prayer contact
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.
Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal Preparation
Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for
the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.
Weekly Anointing and Prayer
After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone
who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant
to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,
limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,
addiction, etc. for all ages.
Please gather in the pews at the front of church
and the priest will be with you approximately
10 minutes after Mass is over.

Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2013
Confirmation…A Rite of Spring at St. Peter
Last week I was interviewing Confirmation candidates from our
Eighth Grade both in the full time and in the part-time schools.
As I was talking to the young people about the sacrament of
Confirmation I was also remembering my own. I was in sixth
grade at Christ the King Grade School on the Southside of
Chicago. My older brother, Bill, was my sponsor and I took the
name Christopher. It was in honor of my great-grandfather,
Christopher Kelly, and I liked the name, too. It means “Christcarrier.”
Bishop Raymond Hillinger, the auxiliary bishop of
Chicago, confirmed me. It was the first time I ever saw a
bishop. My only concern that night was that I was going to
become a soldier of Christ and to test my seriousness of taking
on that role the bishop would slap me across the face during the
rite of confirmation. I was determined to be brave, not flinch,
and, God-forbid, cry or yell “ouch.” It would be very un-cool
for a sixth grader on Chicago’s Southside to show a sign of
weakness.
I was also afraid that the bishop would ask me some questions
so I was relieved when my place in the pew was in the middle
and not on the aisle. I was small and he’ll never notice me.
Mercifully, he didn’t notice me or ask me any questions. I hid
behind James Kelly’s huge sport coat next to me. I was
prepared, however, to beat any kid north of 95th Street who
went to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 94 th and Damen. I could
take him down. I knew the Holy Spirit was Catholic and on my
side. It would make my sixth grade teacher, Sister Mary
Claudia, proud…and my brother, Bill, too. I would defend my
Catholic faith till the end…or at least to the Chicago City limits
at 95 th and Western Avenue or whenever the streetlights came
on and I had to go home to 9001 S. Claremont Avenue.
This week we welcome Archbishop Robert Carlson to St. Peter
for his first official visit to St. Peter Church. He will confirm
our Eighth Graders this Wednesday, May 1 st , at 7:30 pm. This
class is most fortunate to have our Archbishop confirm them. It
is an honor for sure. In the interviews with the Eighth Graders, I
always asked them what name they chose and why. They all
had done research and knew all about their saint’s name. I was
impressed. I want to talk about our name. It is, after all, one of
our most precious possessions.
Our names are used at our baptism and become part of our
religious history. For many centuries it was customary only to
use the names of saints at baptism, but now the baptismal rite
permits other names as long as they are not incompatible with
the Catholic Faith. The Rite of Christians Initiation of Adults
even provides a rite for a catechumen (unbaptized) to receive a
“Christian” name before baptism. Any discussion of a
“confirmation name” must be placed in the context of the
relationship of confirmation to baptism. The two sacraments are
“cousin” sacraments.
Confirmation is a “seal” of the faith and grace given at baptism.
The current rite of confirmation tries to link the celebration of
this sacrament of initiation to baptism and thus, for example,
recommends that the “sponsor” for confirmation be, when
possible, the baptismal god-parent and includes a formal
renewal of baptismal promises after the homily. Since the rite
contains no specific directives otherwise, it presumes that those
to be confirmed will be addressed by the name used at their
baptism. Liturgists like that to show the connection between the
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two sacraments of initiation. In fact, however, most young people
choose another saint’s name just like I did when I was confirmed.
Today there may be appropriate and pastoral reasons for someone
to choose another patron saint and use this saint’s name when
being confirmed. This name, freely chosen, and reflective of the
candidate’s devotion to a saint, can be a sign of commitment to
living as a Christian in today’s world under the patronage of
someone they admire. Ideally such a confirmation name would
be used in addition to the baptismal name, and not in place of it,
and would be a saint to whom the person being confirmed has a
particular interest and devotion.
For many individuals, though, using the baptismal name alone
can also be a powerful reaffirmation of who they are as
Christians. Whether a person chooses a special patron saint and
name at confirmation or chooses to honor the same name that
they received at baptism it is important to remember the
importance of our names. The worst thing we can do is to ruin
someone’s name or to tear down that name or to make fun of that
name. In the Jewish tradition, upon which our Catholic Faith is
based, to call a person by their first name meant you were allowed
into their mind and heart. The Orthodox Jew to this day could
never call God by God’s proper name, Yahweh. They must
address God by another name, Adonai. For to use God’s proper
name meant that you could get into the mind and heart of God…
and who can do that? It is the same reason when you were a child
you were not permitted to call an adult by their first name. It was
always “Mr. Jones” or “Mrs. Smith.” The name was always held
to be holy. Again, in the Orthodox Jewish tradition when you
addressed one by his or her name you had to be fully clothed as a
sign of respect for that person and their name.
Reverence your name. Find out why you have that particular
name. Look up what your name means. Check out when your
patron saint’s name day is. Value and respect each other’s good
name. Pray the litany of the saints.
From the “Hooray and Halleluia” Department…
Well it happened again! Former graduates of our St. Peter Grade
School have been recognized for being really great young people.
St. Louis University High School chooses six boys from their
junior class to participate in the Jesuit Mission experience in
Honduras. This will take place next January during senior’s
service month at SLUH. The boys must apply to be accepted for
this project and then the faculty chooses from the applicants.
Always more apply than can be accepted. It is an honor to be
chosen. Two out of the six were graduates from our Grade
School: Michael Schrock, the son of Chuck and Lisa Schrock and
Joe Grim, the son of Paul and Judy Grim.
The boys had to write an essay on their reasons to be chosen. In
addition they had to submit letters of recommendation. They will
live with families and work with children at the Centro San Yves
Nutritional Center in Yoro. They also must work to fund this
project by selling ice cream, pretzels, and snacks during activity
periods, mixers and others events at SLUH.
Congratulations, Michael and Joe! What an amazing experience
is coming your way next January. May God bless both of you in
the year ahead!
Have a great week, everybody! And I’ll see you in church!
Monsignor Jack 1-3-5

St. Peter Parish Prayer
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have
bestowed on our family of St. Peter in Kirkwood.
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our
gifts through worship, education and loving service.
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.
Amen
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, April 29
6:45AM Mike Quinn
8:15AM Edward Costigan
Tuesday, April 30
6:45AM Ray Turner
8:15AM Maury Bernsen
Wednesday, May 1
6:45AM Paul Douthit
8:15AM Oliver Lerch
Thursday, May 2
6:45AM Christopher Switzer
8:15AM Ginny Einspanier
Friday, May 3
6:45AM Judith Atkinson
8:15AM Virginia Saputo
Saturday, May 4
8:15AM Flora Strope
5:00 PM Alicia Marie Brauer
Sunday, May 5
7:30AM Thomas & DeDe Muldoon
9:00AM Mary McIntosh (Special Intention)
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Robert Hughes
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, May 4
5:00PM Ryan Allgeyer, Maddy Allgeyer,
Sarah Hennessey
Sunday, May 5
7:30AM Pauly Morrison, Emily Morrison,
Molly Huggins
9:00AM Molly Greenley, Jack Rintoul, Susie Slane
11:00AM Maggie Schlink, Dean Starrs, Billy Hughes
6:00PM Chris Thornberry, Eli Saadi, Scott Villhard
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE
April 30 Easter Weekday 8:15AM K-8
May 7 Mom’s Mass 8:15AM K-3
May 9 Easter Weekday 8:15AM 4 -8
May 14 St. Matthias 8:15AM K-8
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - May 4/5
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, May 4
5:00PM: P. Baker, J. Temme, A. Spears, C. Tenting,
R. Zoellner, C. Patritti, R. Ross, D. Connell
Sunday, May 5
7:30AM: T. Booth, J. Booth, N. Mahn, M. Mahn, C. Behl,
L. Hackethal, P. Ragland, M. Welsch
9:00AM: S. Randall, M. Brown, K. Carmody, L. DeBlasi,
(L. Etzkorn), (S. Minowitz), (D. Cantwell),
(R. Medley)
11:00AM: S. Hartman, H. Bernsen, S. Dietz, C. Traub,
M. Thomas, M. Wilson, M. E. Campbell,
(G. Meesey)
6:00PM: L. Jensen, S. Jensen, C. Henke, J. Enslin,
C. Cassidy, R. Cassidy, P. Yerkes, C. Mahoney
LECTORS
Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, May 4
5:00PM Joan Felling Kay Komotos
Sunday, May 5
7:30AM Jack Collins Doris Skoff
9:00AM Martha Broyles Randy Raley
11:00AM Cliff Janssen John Kindschuh
6:00PM Maureen Wessels Paul Byorth
April 28, 2013
EUCHARIST FOR THOSE WITH CELIAC DISEASE
If you suffer from celiac disease, or have any wheat allergies
that prevents you from receiving the Body of Christ at Mass,
please send an e-mail to the address below with your contact
information so that we can inform you of how we are able to
provide low gluten hosts for you.
Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your
Subject Line: Info@stpeterkirkwood.org.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2013
Sunday: Acts 14:21-27/Rv 21:1-5a/Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Monday: Acts 14:5-18/Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28/Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6/Jn 15:1-8 or Gn 1:26--2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21/Jn 15:9-11
Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8/Jn 14:6-14
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10/Jn 15:18-21
Next Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/
Jn 14:23-29
©Liturgical Publications Inc

Love One Another
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
Please make your pledge today by
filling out your pledge card
after Mass in the Gathering Space.
Today’s reading from John is one of the most striking and simple
in the New Testament. Jesus gives the commandment to love one
another.
The Annual Catholic Appeal has one primary goal - proclaim the
Gospel. Often it is seen as a collection or fundraising appeal.
The Appeal does raise money, but only so that the Catholic
community has the resources to announce the Gospel. How?
Principally by loving others, showing compassion and care for the
hungry, the thirsty, the homeless, the imprisoned, the sick and
dying, the naked.
This Sunday’s reading is the passage chosen by Pope Benedict
XVI as the signature scripture for the Year of Faith that we are
celebrating. It is the theme for the 2013 Annual Catholic appeal -
The Door of Faith is Always Open.
JUST IN TIME FOR MOTHER’S DAY!
St. Peter 7th Grade Class Fundraiser
Spring Flower Sale
10 inch Assorted Annual Flowering Hanging Baskets
or
10 Inch Boston Fern Hanging Baskets
Place all orders by Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Pick-up Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013
3:00-6:00PM - Jefferson Parking Lot
Send in orders to School Office or
To Margie Huggins
418 N. Van Buren Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122
For more info contact Margie at 314-909-7015.
#________ Flowering Baskets @ $15. = $ ___________
#________ Boston Fern Baskets @ $18. = $ __________
Name: __________________
Address: ________________
Amount Enclosed: ___________
Please enclose check with order made payable to
St. Peter Class of 2014. Thank You!!!
(3) Rebecca Reger & James Lemcke
(2) Lauren Schulte & Chris Perkowski
(2) Lina Killiany & Kent Knickmeyer
(1) Emily Christian & Dan Brda
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PLEASE NOTE . . .
We are now running a NEW Pray for All the Sick list. These
names will remain on the list for 4 weeks then automatically be
deleted. To be included on this new list, you need to call the
Parish Office 966-8600. A call to the Rectory Office is necessary
to request additional weeks.
WELCOME VISITORS
We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please
introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering
Area in the back of church. If you would like information about
registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at
822-1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration
form.
The Welcoming Committee
Charlie Woodard (2)
Judy Nicolson (2)
Allen Chott (4)
Christopher Day (4)
Neil Abbott (2)
Bernie Kilcullen (1)
DONOR NEEDED
As a member of St. Peter's parish I would like to tell you about
my husband's search for a donor for a kidney transplant:
My dear husband, Bud Floor, is in serious need of a kidney
transplant. It could take 2 - 4 years on a waiting list for him to
receive a kidney, so we are actively looking for a living donor.
Donating a kidney is truly a gift of life. Call 1-800-633-9906 x2
for a donor packet. You can find more information at
www.barnesjewish.org.
Thank you, Vicky Floor
Please pray for the safety and well being of
the following loved ones of our parishioners
who have been called to military service:
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant
Officer, Cpl. John R. Weber, III, USMC,
Major Matthew Kelly, Michael C. Wood,
Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo, M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C Christine Haga,
Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt.
1 st Class Michael Adkins, US Army Capt. Nicholas Jablonski,
USMC, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV, LCPL
Peter Lucier, 1st. Lieut. Jeremy Reynolds, US Army, Pfc. Josh P.
Stack, Capt. Christopher Moskoff, US Army, Col. Jim Moore and
Tech Sgt. Ron D. Mills, US Air Force.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Walter Welker, husband of Helen Welker.

ST. PETERFEST NEEDS YOU!
The success of our picnic depends on
everyone’s help and participation. Please
consider sharing your time and talent by
volunteering in a booth or helping with setup
or clean up.
You can sign up on-line at: http://
www.stpeterkirkwood.org/MinistryIndex/
SocialOrganizations/StPeterfest/StPeterfestVolunteers.aspx.
Questions, contact Chris Seals at 314/630-9198.
INVITATION TO HELP!!!
WANTED - A person with fresh ideas to co-chair the
St. Peterfest 10K Raffle pre-sale events.
If you are interested contact Scott Modde at 965-0743.
50 + UPCOMING EVENTS!
Wednesday, May 15, DATE CHANGE!
May Crowning and Potluck!
The May Crowning starts in Church at 5:30pm. At 6:30pm, join
us for a potluck at the Parish Cafeteria. Please call Kay Komotos
at 984 -0054 or email kkomotos@gmail.com if you know what
you would like to bring!
Saturday, May 18, Tour of the Fabulous Fox Theatre
and Lunch at City Diner!
Private Tour starts at 10:00am, followed by lunch at the City
Diner at 11:45am! Minimum number required for the private tour
– 20; Cost for tour - $5.00/person. Lunch – separate checks.
Departing from the St. Peter parking lot at 9:15am. Please email
Jim Meady at davenport63126@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Tuesday, May 21, 12:00 Noon
End of year BBQ Picnic at Kirkwood Park,
by the Lions Pavillion
Alice and Charlie Smith are graciously hosting their delicious
BBQ again this year! BINGO afterwards with prizes!! We had a
big turnout last year! Hope you can join us this year!
$5.00 donation is required - you pay when you come to the
picnic!
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.”
(Acts 13:52)
Because the disciples heard Our Lord’s call, they were able to
spread the Gospel message with strength and vitality. We, too,
can experience that same joy if we take time to open our hearts,
listen to God, ask for His direction and allow the Holy Spirit to
guide our lives and our decisions.
Offertory for April 21, 2013
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 2,004
342 Envelopes Returned $24,495.
187 Auto Debits $28,014.
Loose Donations $ 1,716.
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St. Peter Catholic Church
Friends of Birthright
cordially invite you
to
The Birthright Luncheon
on Thursday, May 9th
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
at the home of
Michelle Krausz
421 East Bodley
April 28, 2013
Minimum donation of $20 made payable to “Birthright”
through the Wednesday envelope or at luncheon.
Childcare will be provided in the St. Peter Preschool Room
(Please state number of children for childcare with RSVP)
RSVP DEADLINE
Wednesday May 8th
Michelle Krausz Mary Charles
Michelle.Krausz@gmail.com mkbcharles@abcglobal.net
(314) 795-5018 (314) 822-3402
A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781
or mj.pratt@att.net.
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
For those who want to help feed the hungry but can't shop or
donate food for whatever reason we have a new way for you to
participate by contributing cash or checks on the 2nd Sunday of
each month. Just look for the colorful soup cans at each door
following mass. This month we already collected $123.35 for the
purchase of additional food.
There were 1690 items of food sent to Sts. Teresa & Bridget
Food Pantry for April. A very special THANK YOU goes to
the PSR and school’s 2nd grade class who are preparing for their
First Communion in a few weeks. They contributed 3 car loads
of food to the pantry, AMAZING! Our children are learning
the importance of being a community and being Jesus for
each other.
Checks should be made out to St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Food donations are welcome anytime.
DROP OFF LOCATION:
319 East Adams, Kirkwood (block and a half east of the YMCA).
Please donate cans that are no larger than 30 ounces, anything
larger is difficult to carry for all of us.

PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS 2013-2014
The Pastoral Council serves as a consultative body to the Pastor for the purposes of pastoral planning and vision.
Along with the pastor, the Pastoral Council determines priorities and goals for the parish for the future.
St. Peter Pastoral Council is now accepting nominations for the 2013-2014 term. Members are selected through a
process involving nominations by parishioners, including self-nomination, education concerning the nature and
purpose of this ministry, prayerful reflection and discernment. Qualifications include a registered, active and
experienced parishioner who is credible, compassionate, works well with others, and possesses leadership
capabilities.
Please see the Nomination Form below and submit nominations by April 28th to Msgr. Jack or by dropping them
in the box in the gathering space. For any questions, please contact a Council member listed on the inside cover
of the bulletin.
Nominee’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
What qualities of the ideal candidate (see below) do you see in this person?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you think this person would make a great Pastoral Council member?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Your Name: _________________________________________________________________________
(This form must be complete to be included in the nomination.)
An ideal candidate is:
Registered and actively participating as a member of St. Peter Parish.
Knowledgeable with experience in parish life in the Catholic Church.
Credible, generally respected by others for their integrity.
Capable of communicating well with others.
Compassionate.
St. Peter Pastoral Council
Nomination form
2013-2014
Capable of leadership in St. Peter Parish in association with the Parish Staff and various organizations and
committees.
Competed forms should be submitted to Msgr. Jack at the Rectory by April 28 th.
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ST. PETER CLASS OF 1973
FORTIETH YEAR REUNION
MAY 31-JUNE 1, 2013
Are you in this picture? Do you recognize
anyone in this picture? Did you attend St.
Peter Grade School with us? If so, please
contact the organizing committee so we can
get in touch with you. Plans are being
made to coincide with St. Peterfest the
weekend of May 31-June 1, 2013.
For more information, please contact:
Maria Phillips Henlebgen, 314-413-5811 or
henhouse620@hotmail.com.
Beth Huesgen Banta, 417-849-9998 or
bantabeth@gmail.com.
Diane Engelhardt Gorman, 314-614-8519
or the_gormans@msn.com.
PARISH LIBRARY
in Ursuline Hall
Hours Monday & Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
Also open Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday
when no meetings are scheduled.
Day by Day Through the Easter Season
by Rev. Mark Boyer Section I
A simple, practical way to make each of the 50 days of the Easter
season be filled with new life revealed in the scripture readings.
From Resurrection to Pentecost by
Robert F. Morneau Section I
A poet himself, Bishop Morneau’s meditations make for deep
spiritual reading during a brief quiet time in a busy day.
Rising in Christ: Meditations on Living
the Resurrection by Pope John Paul II Section Q
The editors, using the reflections of Pope John Paul II, provide an
excellent guide for an Easter journey to a deeper faith and
holiness.
The Lamp of Life Renewed by Rev. Roger
A. Swenson Section I
The Resurrection invites us to grow from glory unto glory
through the hope which its message brings.
CALLING ALL SOCCER AND VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS!
Registration is now open for the 2013 fall soccer and volleyball
season. Registration will take place April 15 to May 15 at
http://www.stpsports.com/. Volunteers are needed for Head
Coach and Assistant Coaches for both sports.
For more information contact Amanda McNelley at
volleyball@stpsports.com and Tom Hessel at
soccer@stpsports.com.
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THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT TRUCK IS BACK . . .
Mark your calendars for May 18 and19 and start your Spring
House Cleaning. The truck will be on our parking lot on May 18
and 19. We can use clothing, toys and household items you no
longer need or use. We will be available before and after Masses
on both days to assist you.
Our parish has always been extremely generous toward these
drives and we thank you in advance.
ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED . . .
The St. Peter Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society
reminds parishioners that emergency financial assistance is
available to parishioners and others who live within the parish
boundaries by calling our voice-mail at 314-289-6101, ext. 2220.
Vouchers for food from local groceries and for clothing and other
items from our thrift store may be provided. In addition we help
with utility bills and sometimes rent payments. A private
interview may be set-up to discuss needs and to preserve the
privacy of those needing help.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION . . .
How do we deepen our prayer life? How do we grow in attention
to God’s action in our lives? How do we open our hearts to hear
God’s will in us? Consider a companion in your spiritual search.
Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or email
maryloubennett8@gmail.com
ROSARY FOR THE USA
WHO? Friends and family
WHAT? Saying the Rosary
WHY? Praying for our Country
WHERE? Gathering Space in Church
WHEN? Every Sunday at 4:30 PM
(not holidays)
“It’s always the season!”

ARE YOU OR IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC?
Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic
Church?
Are you un-baptized but are beginning to feel a need to
develop a relationship with God in your life?
Are you baptized in another faith tradition or baptized
Catholic but never received any formal religious
education or additional sacraments?
Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just
don’t know what the next step is to become one of the
Catholic faithful?
Are you yearning for something more in your life?
If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, we would
like for you to join the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults) process at St. Peter. Inquiry sessions for RCIA will be
held during the Summer.
If you would like more information about the RCIA process,
please contact Linda Doyle at ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org or call
her at 314-822-1347.
SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
Beginning Wednesday, June 26 at 1:00PM in the afternoon we
will be offering a Six Weeks with the Bible study on Proverbs.
Linda Doyle will be the facilitator and the book that we will be
using is from Loyola Press. It is called: Six Weeks with the
Bible: Proverbs: Wisdom for Living.
If you are interested in a six week study on Proverbs, please
contact Linda Doyle at 314-822-1347 or email her at
ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org by June 21st, 2013. The cost of the
book is $8.00.
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP
PLEASE JOIN US FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st – St. Peterfest -
Volunteers needed for two-hour shifts in the ticket booth – Email
stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to participate.
Sunday, June 9th, 9 AM Mass – Young Families Mass -
Join us as a group to sit in the front of church to celebrate our
children and families.
Stay tuned for information about the Second Annual End of
Summer BBQ.
Please contact the group email with any questions or to
participate at stpeteryoungfamiles@gmail.com.
Vacation Bible School and our Summer Youth Retreat will be June 24th through 28th. Our traditional
Vacation Bible School program is for 3 year olds (by 1/31/13) through current 2nd graders. Small groups will
share their love for Jesus through bible stories, music, games, and crafts. Our unique Summer Youth Retreat is for
current 3rd through 5th graders. These older campers will learn about their faith under the direction of teen
leaders through activities geared toward them. The success of both programs depends on many volunteers from
our parish community! We need both adult volunteers and youth volunteers. Current 6th through 12th graders
can be youth volunteers.
Vacation Bible School Online Registration and Volunteer Sign-ups are open NOW - May 31, 2013.
Go to: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/stp/. Questions contact Jamie Neusel at jamieneusel@yahoo.com.
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ADORATION, COMMUNITY, THEOLOGY AND SERVICE =
ACTS
The September ACTS Retreat Dates are:
The Women’s Weekend will be held on September 5 – 8th, 2013
The Men’s Weekend will be held on September 19 – 22, 2013
The cost of the retreat is $220.00. The retreats are held at the
Mercy Center and each retreatant will be given a private room.
Please contact Cathy Herrmann at 314-822-1347 or
cherrmann@stpeterkirkwood.org for a registration form. You can
also register online by visiting our parish website at
www.stpeterkirkwood.org.
Just look for UPCOMING ACTS RETREATS on our home page
and click on it.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most
appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the
Easter season. There is no better time than Easter to celebrate the
protection of our most valuable gift from God - our children.
Did You Know?
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People guides
Safe Environment Practices throughout the country. This Charter
begins with an apology from the bishops. “Since 2002, the Church in
the United States has experienced a crisis without precedent in our
times. The sexual abuse of children and young people by some
deacons, priests, and bishops, and the ways in which these crimes and
sins were addressed, have caused enormous pain, anger, and
confusion. As bishops, we have acknowledged our mistakes and our
roles in that suffering, and we apologize and take responsibility again
for too often failing victims and the Catholic people in the past.
From the depths of our hearts, we bishops express great sorrow and
profound regret for what the Catholic people have endured.”
For more information or to view a copy of the Charter please visit
www.USCCB.org or contact the Safe Environment Program at
314-792-7271.
WHITE HOUSE RETREAT—JULY 11-14, 2013
"The Lord's gift of peace is waiting for you at the White House
Retreat, just off Christopher Road, overlooking the Mississippi
River. The retreat experience is presented in a format intended to
deepen our spiritual outlook and to help us to manage the stress
and doubts of everyday life. Here you will discover a basis for a
richer, fuller, faith-centered tomorrow.
Please join the St. Peter men on July 11 - 14, 2013.
For more information contact: George Dooling - 822-1773.

Saint Peter Parish
Memorial Drive
Sunday, May 26 – 8:00am to 1:00pm
In the Parish Center
Recent events have shown how important it is to
have blood “on the shelves,” ready to be transfused.
It is the blood that will be collected at the upcoming
parish blood drive that will be there, ready for
accident victims over the Memorial Day weekend.
Come and donate so that a St. Louis area hospital
patient can celebrate another holiday with family and
friends!
For those who think they cannot donate, please ask
me about your situation. Many rules have changed,
and you may be eligible to donate now. So if you
want to donate, please ask!
Charles Lucier
Phone 314-304-1226
Email clucier@sbcglobal.net
Signups will be the weekend of May 11-12 after all
masses. Or, you can sign up on line:
www.bloodcenterimpact.org
use sponsor code 9246
You may never know who gets your blood, but it’s
safe to say that, whoever does, is VERY thankful that
you did donate!
GREAT STRIDES WALK FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS . . .
Join the Trokey Family as they host their annual
Kirkwood Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis!
Saturday, May 11th
Check-in at 3:00, the walk begins at 3:30, followed by a BBQ
For information or to register, contact danatrokey@gmail.com
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AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
Please join us for our presentation on America Heritage Girls on
Wednesday, May 8th at 7:00pm in the school gym. We will be
starting a new troop for any girls in the parish ages 5 to 18 years
old. The meetings will run through the school year in the
evenings!
Contact Kim Slane at kim.slane@sbcglobal.net or
www.ahgonline.org to learn more about American Heritage Girls.
AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
FAITH SERVICE FUN
For value-minded moms and daughters, American Heritage girls
is the confidence-building extra-curricular activity and inspiring
adventure that helps girls realize their potential and become
women of integrity because it is a faith-based organization where
girls experience new challenges that teach service, team-building
and leadership skills in a safe and fun environment.
5 LEVELS OF FUN!!!
PATHFINDER AGES 5-6
TENDERHEART AGES 6-9
EXPLORER AGES 9-12
PIONEER AGES 12-14
PATRIOT AGES14-18
THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP . . .
meeting time has changed to Sundays from 12:00-2:00pm.
If you’d like to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in SPYM,
join our Facebook group or email Robby Francis at
rfrancis@stpeterkirkwood.org to be put on the email list.
April 21 2013
Darcy Elizabeth Glennon, daughter of Alex and Kelly Glennon.
Julianna Elizabeth Mayes, daughter of John and Johanna
Mayes.
Morgan Elizabeth Whitley, daughter of Daniel and Meghan
Whitley.
William Douglas Porterfield, son of Douglas and Christy
Porterfield.