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 Jimmy Broyles
Deacon John Komotos
School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag
Assistant
School Principal........................................................................................ Mary Rath
Director of Adult
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:
parishsitemanager@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
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
Pastoral Council
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Chairperson 966-3835
Mr. Don Hesse, Vice Chairperson 966-2574
Ms. Angie Bernardi, Secretary 984-0519
Finance Commission
Mrs. Diane Hadler, Chairperson 822-0422
Mr. Dave Patritti, Vice-Chairperson 835-1170
St. Vincent de Paul Society
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)
Calendar Coordinator
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002
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 PRAYER
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
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.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 15, 2012
Praying the Mass Anew…
Professing Our Faith
At Sunday Mass and at Masses for those more noteworthy days
in the year that are designated “solemnities,” the profession of
faith is made by singing or reciting of the Creed. Typically , we
recite the “Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed.” This creed
receives its name from the two ecumenical councils in the 4 th
Century: The Council of Nicea in 325, and the Council of
Constantinople in 381. Generally speaking, it is from these two
councils that the formulations of faith that are recited in this
creed were more clearly articulated. The option for use of the
“Apostles Creed” also exists for use as a profession of faith,
particularly during Lent and Easter. The name “Apostles Creed”
implies that the words of this prayer contain faith of the
Apostles. While the Apostles Creed is unchanged in its
formulation in the new translation, the translation of the Niceno-
Constantinopolitan Creed has significant changes.
The creed is at times called the “Symbol,” as the word symbol in
its Greek origin means to „bring together.” The Creed brings
together in a single profession of faith the statement of all that
we believe and live by as Catholic Christians. As we profess
our faith, we give voice to our commitment and assent of the
truth of God that we have just heard and meditated upon in the
readings and the homily. Likewise, this placement of the Creed
within the Mass after the readings and homily places it in close
relationship to the Eucharistic Prayer, wherein the words of faith
spoken in “symbol” are then accomplished in the Eucharist.
What are the significant changes in the Creed:
Overall: As we look at the word of the Niceno-
Constantinopolitan Creed, there are notable changes and style
and in particular words that are used:
“I” believe – The very word in the Latin version is “credo,” not
“credimus.” (which would be “we believe.”) The “I” is not
meant to make our act of professing faith individualistic.
Rather, it might be understood as the Body of Christ, of which
we are all members, professing faith as one. Note also that we
say “I believe,” at the beginning of each new section of the
creed.
“Consubstantial with the Father” - “consubstantial” literally
means “one in being,” as the former version had us say. The use
of “consubstantial” more properly reflects the traditional,
elevated language of Church teaching on the reality of God the
Father and God the Son are on “in substance,” they are united in
being.
“by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary” – that
God takes on human flesh in the person of Jesus Christ is a
mystery properly called the Incarnation. That Jesus “was
incarnate of the blessed Virgin Mary” more truly reflects that he
was not simply “born,” but truly takes on human flesh through
Mary.
Regarding the style of the prayer – another notable change is
the way that some phrases, which in the previous translation
were given as complete sentences, are now parts of larger
sentences. While this style is more literal, the connecting of
phrases unifies the prayer more properly, better connecting
related statements.
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Question of the Week:
Are there ever any times when the Creed is not said on
Sunday?
As a matter of fact, on Easter Sunday, the dioceses in the United
States replace the reciting of the Creed with the renewal of
baptismal promises (that contain the faith professed in the words
of the Creed in the form of questions). While this renewal of
baptismal promises properly is offered at the Easter Vigil, in the
U.S. we have the well-established custom of Saturday evening
Masses “in anticipation of” Sunday, which serve to aid people in
fulfilling their Sunday obligation on Saturday evening (after 4:00
pm). In the case of Easter where the Easter Vigil Mass serves this
purpose for some, and so that all might be able to properly renew
their baptismal promises (not only those who attend the Easter
Vigil Mass), the renewal is also offered on Sunday in place of the
Creed. On all other Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, the
Creed is to be included.
Martin Luther King Day…January 16th
Here is a way to gather your household to pray on this day
Leader: God of our work and of our rest, again and again your
creatures take sides against one another. Oppression and violence are
our sad inheritance. But we still look for you where the lowly are
raised up, where the mighty are brought down. We find you in your
servants, and we give you thanks for the witness and work of Martin
Luther King, Jr. Fill us with a spirit and strength like his, so that day
by day we may see where our community is torn by repression and
fear and ignorance, and so give ourselves to healing. We make this
prayer in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reader: Listen now to a reading from the prophet Isaiah. Let these
ancient words come to life in memories of Dr. King, who was able to
look at sorrow and trouble and yet tell of his dreams of a just society.
(Read Isaiah 62:1-5).
The following questions may be used to guide a discussion.
1. How does the Isaiah reading remind us of Dr. King‟s life and
work?
2. What do I know of the world he wanted to change? What do I
remember thinking about Dr. King and his followers?
3. Much has changed since Dr. King‟s time. Much has not, and
some things may have even grown worse. When I look into my
own heart, what do I think of the racism and prejudice that still
exists there? What sorts of stereotypes still exist?
4. What did we learn from Dr. King about suffering and
nonviolence, about changing unjust laws, about the connection
between war and racism, about the connection between justice
and peace?
After the discussion, the leader can invite all to join in prayer and
intercession. All may add prayers of their own.
Leader: Help us, Lord, to draw strength from the words and vision
of Martin Luther King, Jr. (silence) Give us courage, God, to face the
unfair judgments we make of other races, other cultures, other ways
of life. Give us the willingness to be fair. (silence) Show us, O God,
how to be the Church of Jesus: always facing up to injustice,
speaking for the silent, calling the world from violence.
To conclude, the leader can invite all to pray the Lord’s Prayer. The
song, “We shall overcome,” closely associated with Dr. King’s life,
could be sung.
So far winter has been fairly kind to us and we are already half
way through January...praise the Lord! I’ll see you in church!
Monsignor Jack 1-3-5

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 below address with your contact
information so that we can inform you of how we will provide
low gluten hosts for you in the very near future.
Please send an email to this address with “Eucharist” on your
Subject Line: Info@stpeterkirkwood.org.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
6:45AM John Longo
8:15AM Terry Couglin
Tuesday, January 17
6:45AM John Polizzi
8:15AM David Freitag
Wednesday, January 18
6:45AM Jerome Doyle
8:15AM Paul Cook
Thursday, January 19
6:45AM Anthony Burkemper
8:15AM David Freitag
Friday, January 20
6:45AM The Freitag Family
8:15AM Sweeney Family
Saturday, January 21
8:15AM St. Vincent de Paul Clients, Donors,
and Members
5:00 PM Marvin Keown
Sunday, January 22
7:30AM Dr. Bill Haynes
9:00AM Helen Mueller
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Margaret Steffen
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, January 21
5:00PM Matthew Thomas, Matthew Young,
Jon Detling-Nusser
Sunday, January 22
7:30AM Sarah Dreyer, Grace Eisenbarger,
Molly Huggins
9:00AM
11:00AM
6:00PM
Mary Clare Kammer, Kathleen Anderson,
Lily Black
Joe Bellon, Kate Bellon,
Meghan Appelbaum
Patrick Pence, Jacob Williams,
Molly Greenley
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
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - January 21/22
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, January 21
5:00PM: A. Spears, C. Patritti, B. Hutcheson, L. Schrock,
P. Baker, T. Martin, B. Martin, P. Foerster
Sunday, January 22
7:30AM: D. Connell, M. Welsch, R. Girard, M. Elli,
J. Hirsch, F. Johnston, E. Bante, C. Behl
9:00AM:
11:00AM:
6:00PM:
All Parish Offices will be closed on
Monday, January 16, 2012 in
observance of the birthday of
Martin Luther King, Jr.
K. Carmody, R. Zoellner, G. Pfeffer, G. Prante,
(M. Brown), (D. Lauber), (M. Thomas),
(J. Meady)
G. Iannotti, N. Iannotti, M. K. Drexler,
S. Hartman, (R. Medley), (G. Meesey),
P. Waldschmidt, T. Waldschmidt
C. Mahoney, N. Judge, S. Person, K. Manion,
M. Cadice, C. Henke, T. Barber, J. Jacober
LECTORS
Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, January 21
5:00PM Jim Temme Diane Cantwell
Sunday, January 22
7:30AM Matt Wilson Mary Tichy
January 15, 2012
9:00AM Jane Jensen Charles Nigh
11:00AM Roy Mueller Kay Komotos
6:00PM Patrick King Diane Reardon
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE
January 12 8:15AM K-3
January 19 8:15AM K-8
January 24 St. Francis de Sales 8:15AM 6-7-8
January 25 Conversion of St. Paul 8:15AM K-5
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2012
Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/
Jn 1:35-42
Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51/Mk 3:1-6
Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12
Friday: 1 Sm 24:3-21/Mk 3:13-19
Saturday: 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27/Mk 3:20-21
Next Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Come pray before the Word made flesh in our
St. Angela Merici Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel in Ursuline Hall.
The following Holy Hours are in need of an
adorer:
Monday 7:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM & 1:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM, 3:00PM and 6:00PM
Friday 6:00AM, Noon and 2:00PM & 8:00PM
The following hours are in need of a partner:
Monday 6:00PM
Tuesday 7:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM & 7:00PM
Wednesday 11:00AM & 9:00PM
Thursday 11:00AM and 8:00PM
Friday 6:00PM
Please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
THE TRAVELING VOCATIONAL
CHALICE PROGRAM - TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
The Traveling Chalice Program gives parishioners an
opportunity to pray for vocations. Parishioners are
asked to take the chalice home and display it in a place
of honor, where throughout the week all can notice it.
Parishioners will pray around the chalice every night
for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Prayers for vocations will accompany the chalice. You can
choose during which Mass your family would like to receive the
chalice. If you are interested in signing up for a week please call
Mary Carol Schilli at 314-520-0395 for more information.
January 15 9:00AM The Lavin Family
January 22 7:30AM Henry & Carol Boeckmann
January 29 11:00AM Bob & Bonnie Kreutz
CYC BASEBALL, SOFTBALL AND
TRACK REGISTRATION
St. Peter Baseball, Softball and Track Registration for all grades
will open on-line on January 1 and will close on February 15.
Please visit www.stpsports.com to register your child. If you
have any questions, please email baseball@stpsports.com or
track@stpsports.com. Thank you.
INDOOR SOCCER
There will be an indoor soccer program for boys and girls of the
parish at the Vetta Manchester indoor soccer facility in West
County. The program will begin in early February. For more
information, please call Marty at 314-393-1164 (cell).
Spiritual Direction. . . Are you searching how to deepen your
relationship with God? Consider a companion to explore your
faith journey. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or
email blessing101@live.com.
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January 15, 2012
Welcome Home!
We are so glad you joined us at Mass this weekend to celebrate
our oneness with Christ in the Eucharist. You may have a few
questions, so we‟ve put together a list of resources to help you get
the answers you are looking for:
Questions about our Catholic Faith and practices: Linda
Doyle, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at 822-1347
or ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org.
Questions about Divorce and Annulments: Msgr. Jack
Costello, Msgr. Greg Schmidt or Fr. Mike Esswein at
966-8600.
If you‟d like to get involved in a parish ministry: Cathy
Herrmann, Faith Formation Secretary, 822-1347 or
cherrmann@stpeterkirkwood.org.
Information on Mass times and Reconciliation: See
parish website www.stpeterkirkwood.org or call the
Rectory at 966-8600.
We are so glad you are here. Welcome Home!
Your St. Peter Parish Family
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Catholics Come Home Prayer
Oh God of mercy, as we journey
through this Catholics Come Home initiative,
send the Holy Spirit upon
the Archdiocese of St. Louis
to renew us in faith.
Enable us to share the good news
of the Gospel with loving words
and caring deeds, so that returning
Catholics may be drawn to your Church,
and follow the way of your Son,
Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
We make our prayer through Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
PAPER RECYCLING . . .
The paper recycling bin has been moved to the northwest end of
the Adams Lot.
ACTS Retreats
The next ACTS retreats will be held in
February of 2012
The women’s weekend will be held on
February 2 – 5
The men’s weekend will be held on
February 23 - 26
To register for these retreats, please contact
Cathy Herrmann at 314-822-1347 or e-mail her at
cherrmann@stpeterkirkwood.org

January 15, 2012
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP
Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more of
your peers? The St. Peter Young Families Group offers social,
spiritual and service activities for families with children under
school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-mail
stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to be added to our e-mail
distribution list for notification of upcoming events.
Our next monthly rosary is
Monday, January 23, 2012
The Parish Library In
Ursuline Hall
Have you ever wanted to say
the rosary as a family but just thought your kids were too little or
would not pay attention? Maybe you don't even remember how
to say the rosary but might if you were reminded. The Young
Families group at St. Peter Parish has decided to make saying the
rosary a true family event! We will meet in the Parish Library
in Ursuline Hall the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-
7:00PM and say the rosary for a special intention. All you need
to bring is a rosary and your family. There is no need to worry
that your kids might be loud or not pay attention, all will add to
the overall meaningful prayer our families can offer.
SILVER STREAKS EXERCISE PROGRAM AT ST. PETER…
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in
Ursuline Hall in the Msgr. Deutschmann Room.
This is a good hour-long workout that isn‟t too strenuous. It will
get you moving and keep those joints mobile. Silver Streaks is a
chair-based class to benefit people with arthritis, stiffness or who
just want to keep moving. Maybe you are looking for something
to get you started, to go with your walking program or to add
some variety. The program is designed to improve overall
flexibility, balance and strength. Try it, you will like it. Cost is
only $5.00 per session, payable on the day you attend. The
instructor, Holly Ohmes, is certified by the Arthritis Foundation.
For questions, please call 822-1347, Cathy Herrmann, Secretary.
YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES
JANUARY 2012 SCHEDULE
These yoga classes provided by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. will
build flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn stress management
techniques to quiet the mind, increase concentration, and build
body confidence.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat and any
props you have. This Hatha Yoga class is for all levels.
Date: Tuesdays: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost: $25.00 for a five (5) week session.
(Drop-in classes are available at $8.00 each)
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room
Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To
register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at
314-822-1347. The $25.00 is due at the first session on
January 3, 2012.
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Christmas Flowers Donated in Memory of:
Nellie Jozwiak, David Jozwiak, Cynthia Thomas, John Bauer,
Bertha Traum, Sandra Zanti, Mrs. Rita Dodson, Jeanne Meesey,
Joseph Funke, Louise Mattli, Mr. and Mrs. William Matthews,
Jack Groll, Margo Skinner, Marie Schopp, Charles Shell,
Bill Powell, Robert A. Fassel, D‟Antonio Family, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Gwazdauskas, Anna, Anthony, Annette and Alice Cejka,
Julie Komotos, John Komotos, Sr., Curt Weingartner, Lawrence
Fangmeier, Edwin Harding, Helen Lock, Albert Lock, Rich
Glenn, John E. Hemann, Linda Howe, Edith Kunkel, Blind and
Nestor Families and Friends, Antoinette Forzaglia, Stephen Bina,
Chris Bina, Norma Kennedy, Kenneth Bina, Betty J. Wechling,
Marge Alferman, Jeannine Prost, Mitchell Scowden, Holly Marie
McIntyre, Graciela Hartenbach, Marilynn and Joe Preis, John V.
Kelly, Kathyrn and Hubert Shafar, Mabel and George Trollope,
David Freitag, D. L. McIntosh, John A. Shaw, Robert Schmit,
John Dwyer, Steve Kustra, Jim Irwin, Jay Kammer, Mike
Kammer, Tom Kammer, Margaret O‟Leary, Mary Alice Jennings,
Joseph and Clara Pollard, Bob McMullen, John A. Solari, Henry
A. Stillman, Janet (Stillman) Meek, James Short, Charles Shell,
Tom Phillips, Father Mike, Father Burghoff, Ronald Johnson,
Clarence Johnson, Susie Johnson, Ida Immer, Jack and Pat
Ripley, John Komotos, Julie Komotos, Leo Briece and Family,
Sue Perry, Charles McCloskey, Adolph and Eleanor Cavanaugh,
Fred and Anna Evers, Sue Perry, Reilly Family, Bates Family,
Reeves Family, Theresa and Paul Douthit, Michael Douthit,
Cindy Douthit, Alice Dale, Betty and Henry Dale, Jeannine Prost,
Ray Schuttenberg, Mary Jane and Frank Calvert, Ceaser and
Dorothy Meyer, Francis Harris, Margaret P. Harris, Deacon Dick
Hesse, David Kelly Family, Don Broyles, Carolyn Byrd, Atilio J.
Arrillaga, Rosa Avila de Zardetto, Edward and Lucille Rowley,
J. T. and Aliece Giles, Roman Baranowski, Aniela Baranowski,
Kazimericz Baranowski, Vicki Moulder, In Honor of Sara and
James Dauber Wedding, Kelley Family and Deceased Relatives
of the Charles Smith Family, Marcella Curtin, Katie Costello,
Mary Newton, John A. Solari, Susan Perry, Paul T. Hartman,
Ruth & Herb Spring, Elmer & Irene Kincaid, Gerard Haenni,
Kelly Carr, Kris Carr, William & Dolores Nicolson, Cathrine
York, Bud & Peggy Bruns, Walter Dayhuff, Gene DeSalme,
Agnes DeSalme, David Campbell, Robert J. Fortel, Robert O.
Fortel, Pauline Ponder and Theresa Briggs, Zinkl and Schramm
Families, Joe Corcoran, George and Rita McDoniel, Charles and
Euline Van Doren , Ronald Johnson, Bernadine Rosenthal, Joe
and Mary Rudy, Ed Veazey, Elaine & Harold Jenkins, Dorothy &
George Jennings, Leonard George Wahlig, Richard Lee Wahlig,
and Leonard Otto Whalig.
PEACE IN MOTION . . .
Tai chi, qigong, mindful movement, and contemplative
movement are gentle forms of exercise and stress reduction that
improve balance, blood pressure, immunity and an overall sense
of well being. Each class ends with a guided meditation. Classes
are held Thursday mornings at 9:00AM in Ursuline Hall. Classes
are $5 per person per class, pay as you go, and led by Susan
Marting. Try it…you‟ll be glad you did!

WELCOME TO TGIF – TO GROW IN FAITH!
We will be meeting today Sunday, January 15th, right after
9:00AM Mass in Ursuline Hall. Join us for pastries and coffee.
We will get started in the Parish Library around 10:15AM and
should be finished by 11:15AM.
These once-a-month sessions provide an opportunity to share in
each other's spiritual journey. Even if you have been a Catholic
since birth, you may feel called to be a part of this group. We
will share the Gospel message, ask questions, and listen to each
other. This can give us another opportunity to grow together as
one body in our faith!
Below is the schedule for the rest of the year, as well as the topic
to be discussed on that Sunday, so you can put the dates on your
calendar.
January 15, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Vocation.
February 12, 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - The Sacrament
of the Anointing of the Sick.
March 11, 3rd Sunday Of Lent - The Ten Commandments.
April 15, 2nd Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday; the
Challenge of Peace.
April 22, 3rd Sunday of Easter - Evangelization.
April 29, 4th Sunday of Easter - Trinity.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Doyle
(ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org) or Kay Komotos
(kkomotos@gmail.com). Thanks so much!
PARISH LIBRARY NEWS
FOR THE NEW YEAR
Catholic Calendar Page
www.easterbrooks.com/personal/calendar
Select a year, month or day from 1963, today
or far into the future. Receive the liturgical color for the day,
the readings with footnotes, the day‟s Rosary Mysteries etc. Be
sure to click on the top box The Details and links at the bottom
for This Week, January 2012 and 2012 Yearly Calendar.
If the dedication link is obsolete, use the encyclopedia or the saint
of the day in the next website listed below.
Catholic Online www.catholic.org
A very robust website. Links to Facebook, Newsletters, Twitter,
Email and Videos. Click Catholic Life for 31 sources, including
the Bible, daily readings, prayers with its Pick a Prayer Section,
popes and bishops, saints and angels and the encyclopedia. To
use the encyclopedia, click a letter and then a subsection for that
letter and scroll to your topic. While scrolling other topics will
catch your eye. That‟s how I happened upon Missouri the state
and Missouri Test-Oath, which impacted the priests and sisters,
adopted at a Constitutional Convention held in St. Louis in
January 1865.
ParishesOnline.Com www.parishesonline.com
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As further celebration of the “Year of Prayer,” St. Peter is
providing a Prayer of the Month for our parishioners to
detach and pray together as a family on a daily basis.
PRAYER OF THE MONTH
JANUARY, 2012
Gracious God, God of our yesterdays, our today, and our
tomorrows,
We praise you for your unequaled greatness.
Thank you for the year behind us and for the year ahead.
Help us in your new year to fret less and laugh more.
To teach our children to laugh by laughing with them.
To teach others to love by loving them.
Gracious God, you entered the world through your mother
So that Love could be with us, and we could know You.
So that we could share your love with others.
Help us, dear God, to hear Your love song in every sunrise,
in the chirping of sparrows in our backyards,
in the stories of our elderly, and the fantasies of our children.
Help us to stop and listen to Your love songs,
so that we may know You better and better,
and rejoice in the world You loved into being.
Thank You, Lord, for another new year and for new chances
every day.
We pray for peace, for light, and for hope, that we might spread
them to others.
We accept Your gift of a new year and we rejoice in what's
ahead, depending on You to help us do exactly what You want.
I say it again, we rejoice! In Jesus name, Amen.
January 8, 2012
Mary Alice Butler, daughter of Thomas and Erin Butler.
Benjamin Andrew Cotton, son of Marc and Elizabeth Cotton.
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January 15, 2012
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ST. PETER AND PAUL SOUP KITCHEN
The volunteers at St. Peter and Paul served 146 guests on Jan 3.
The meal was provided by 15 cooks, 12 who provided side items
and 18 who served and worked in the kitchen.
Special thanks to our sub cooks this month, Terri Lynch, Mary
Charles and Mary Carol Schilli. We needed every bit of food we
had to serve the large crowd who showed up. Thanks also to the
8 th grade confirmation candidates who helped serve and to their
chaperones, Susan Masi and Shona Scott. You were all a big
help!
We will continue to collect new and gently used blankets for the
homeless men‟s shelter at St. Peter and Paul. If you have some to
donate, please drop them off at 311 Weston Oaks Court and we
will take them with us next month. For further information on
this ministry, contact Mary Raizman at mraizman@charter.net or
at 394-1715.
Second Set of Parenting Classes
BEGINS January 17th
Register NOW!
Christian Parenthood: The Challenge
“Practical Applications”
Prerequisite: “Foundations of Parenting”
Tuesday Evenings
Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7, 21, 28
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
St. Peter Parish, Ursuline Hall
More info or register: Contact Margaret Bommarito
mgbommarito@sbcglobal.net or 314.966.2160
Fee: $80.00
Topics include: Mutual Respect, Leadership,
Resolving Conflicts, Responsibility, Firmness
REGISTER NOW: SIX WEEK PARENTING CLASS
Real help for the challenges of parenting!
“I loved this class! Our family life has changed in so many
positive ways.”
Christian Parenthood: The Challenge
“Foundations of Parenting”
Wednesday Evenings
7:00 – 8:30PM
Feb. 8, 15, 22, 29, March 14, 21
St. Peter Parish, Ursuline Hall
ALL ARE WELCOME!
More Info or Register: Contact Margaret Bommarito
mgbommarito@sbcglobal.net 314.966.2160
Fee: 80.00 (both parents may attend) Book: 15.00
Topics include: Improving Relationships, Avoiding Power
Struggles, Maintaining Dignity & Respect, Understanding
Each Child and Their Behavior, Redirecting Mistaken Goals
of Behavior, The Power of Parental Prayer, Encouragement,
and the Use of Natural and Logical Consequences.
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January 15, 2012
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL EVENING
WITH OUR PARISH PRIESTS.
Winter…the holidays are over, it's cold outside and spring
training is only a dream. What to do for entertainment? We've
got just the thing!
The St. Peter Beyond Housing ministry is sponsoring three
special evenings with our parish priests and you are invited:
An evening with Fr. Mike on Saturday, January 21, 6:30PM
co-hosted by Cathy & Mike Hausel and Peg & Jim Langford
at the Hausel home.
An evening with Fr. Jack on Saturday, February 18,
6:30PM at the home of Sally & Steve Reynolds.
An evening with Fr. Greg on Saturday, February 25,
6:30PM at the home of Kay & Mike Hagan.
All three evenings include fine food, wine and other beverages at
a cost of $50 per person. All proceeds will go to further the work
of the St. Peter Beyond Housing ministry.
These events are limited to a small number of guests, so don't
wait - reserve your place now. (Last year‟s dinners sold out
quickly.) Call Sally Reynolds at 314-966-5766 or e-mail
salome.reynolds@gmail.com. Make checks payable to St. Peter
Beyond Housing Ministry.
We hope to see you there!
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners
who are in need of God‟s healing presence: Mary Bauer,
Mary Fuegner, Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman, Jim Felling,
Dorothy Friedrich, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler, Scott
Goddard, Stephanie Baer, Darrell LaChance, Christopher Day,
Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot, Mary Dykstra,
Denise O‟Rourke, Julie Simpson, Cameron Elias, Dana Kras, Jane
Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, Patrick McNamara, Bill
Walborn, Virginia Saputo, Donna Friskel, Crissy Carroll, Glenn
Shepperd, Mark Weidenbenner, Michael H. Kopp, David Benson,
Jeanne McCamish, Dorothy Meehan, Allen Chott, Beverly Shortal,
Gloria Tillman, Robert and Dorothy Helfrich, Jeffrie Simpson and
Francis Simpson.
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, 1 st Lt. Colin Moran,
Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson, Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-
Adkins, Sgt. 1 st Class Michael Adkins, U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas
Jablonski, USMC, Sgt. Mark Nitz, USMC, USAF, Pfc. David
Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David Michael Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson,
IV, LCPL Peter Lucier and 2nd Lieut. Jeremy Reynolds, U.S. Army.

January 15, 2012
THE CATHOLICISM PROJECT
This week, the initial episode of “Catholicism”, a ten-part documentary film series that has been airing on PBS
stations, will be presented as follows:
a screening and study group on Mondays at 7:00PM in the Parish Library.
a screening on Tuesday at 4:45PM in the school cafeteria.
a screening and study group on Wednesday mornings at 9:00AM (beginning February 8).
a screening on Thursday evenings at 7:00PM in the Deutschmann Room at Ursuline Hall.
We encourage you to attend one of our screenings. The series is not only a treat for the eyes and ears, but a
wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding and appreciation of our faith. Please note that you do not
have to view all of the episodes, or view them in order, to get a great benefit from the series!
ST. PETER PARISH LENTEN RETREAT
St. Peter is proud to host a Parish Lenten Retreat
March 4th - 7th. Mark your calendars and join us in church
from 7:00-8:30pm each evening for a spiritual talk given by
guest speakers followed by a Q&A session. Babysitting
will be provided nightly. Contact Ursuline Hall, 822-1327
with questions. See more information below.
Topic:
Renewal of Mind and Heart – Scriptural Spirituality Today
Time:
7:00 – 8:30PM
Place:
St. Peter Catholic Church
Presenters:
Fr. Mike Champlin (a Dominican Priest)
Sr. Joan Bukrey (a Franciscan Sister)
Fr. Nick Punch (a Dominican Priest)
Process:
Each evening talk will be given by one or two members of the
Presentation Team followed by questions and answers.
Parish functions/activities:
All parish functions/activities will be suspended for the week
of the Retreat.
Babysitting:
There will be babysitting available for young children.
Saturday/Sunday Liturgies (March 3/4):
Members of the Retreat Team will present the homilies.
THERE WILL NOT BE A 6:00PM LITURGY ON SUNDAY,
MARCH 4TH.
FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS . . .
Rely on St. Peter Quilters. We do patchwork
and embroidered tops. If necessary, we can
assemble embroidered blocks into beautiful quilt
tops. Also, baby quilts for sale.
For more information, call Theresa at 314-821-8433.
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOME NEW FACES!!!
The St. Peterfest planning committee is gathering the first
Thursday of each month to plan this year's great festival. We
welcome participation and are looking for new members to help
us. Please join us February 2nd at 7:00pm in Ursuline Hall. This
is a great way to meet new people and get involved. If you have
questions call Jennifer Jonagan 909-8437 or email
chuckhaus@sbcglobal.net.
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS
Monday & Wednesday 2:45-3:00PM
Tuesday 5:45-6:45PM
Thursday 8:00-9:30AM
Sunday 10:00-11:00AM
Remember to use Earn and Learn cards for school supplies! We
carry Walmart, Target, and Walgreens cards. There will be a
limited supply of Office Depot and Office Max cards. Sports
needs? We have Sports Authority and can order Dick‟s Sporting
Goods cards as well.
A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781
or mj.pratt@att.net.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they
opened their treasures and offered Him gifts of gold,
frankincense, and myrrh...”
Matthew 2:11
Notice the distinct order of events in the Magi‟s visit. First they
knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him
with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we
presume to present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what
gifts God might be asking us to share. But when we kneel before
Him in prayer we will find the answer.
Offertory for January 8, 2012
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,923
384 Envelopes Returned $24,645.
Loose Donations $ 1,716.

St. Peter PTO
Cordially invites you
to the
Annual St. Peter Bash & Auction Prom Night
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Doors open at 6 p.m.
First Auction will close at 7:30 p.m.
$50 per person includes food, beer and wine.
RSVP by January 15th, 2012
All proceeds to support a
NEW Computer Lab for the Students!
Dust off your prom dress if you so desire and get in touch with your inner-80's!
Support the Technology Fundraiser this year with a night of food, drinks,
auction items and dancing.
Make Check payable to St. Peter PTO and mail to:
Julie Golomski
1004 Twin Pine Drive
St. Louis, MO 63131
If able to donate an auction item, please contact Julie Golomski
at 314-698-2531 or jagolomski@yahoo.com
January 15, 2012
ST. LOUIS REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION 2012
YOUR FAITHFUL SOURCE FOR CATHOLIC NEWS
The St. Louis Review is the official newspaper of the
Archdiocese of St. Louis. For $23.00 a year, your weekly copy of
the Review will keep you in touch with the Church in St. Louis,
across the nation and around the world.
Please use the subscription renewal envelope in your envelope
packet (or write your check for $23.00 to the parish - mark it
„Review‟ - include your name and mailing address) and return it
in the Sunday collection.
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE
ST. PETER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WILL BE JUNE 25-29
Our traditional VBS programs are for 3 year olds (by 1/1/2012) -
current 2nd graders.
Our Youth Retreat Program is for current 3rd, 4th and 5th
graders.
Current 6th - 12th graders can serve as youth volunteers.
As always we need lots of adult volunteers to make VBS a
success!
Lots more info to come! Contact jamieneusel@yahoo.com with
questions.
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STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY
“If you can‟t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”
Mother Teresa
Monday, JANUARY 16th will be St. Peter's first delivery of
food donations to Fr. Gary's parish pantry in 2012. We are a
community of givers, when asked to feed the poor, we have and
WE WILL.
Please look for the list of suggested food items for donation and
delivery dates for 2012 in the Gathering Area by the bulletin
board.
Thank You for caring for others.
DROP OFF LOCATION ~
Candy and John Behl, 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.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Mary Catherine Townsend, daughter of John &
Meredith Townsend, sister of Tate, Reed & Parker.
Cecelia Ketcherside, mother of Eileen Embree and
Dan Ketcherside.