St. Peter Catholic Church

Catholic Church
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello
Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein
Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze
(Retired)
PARISH STAFF
Deacon Jimmy Broyles
Deacon Richard Renard
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 ................................................................................ Jim Gerdes
Liturgical Music Coordinator
Carol Bauer
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
Stephanie Rheinheimer, 822-1347, ext. 3003
Office of Music Ministry
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator,
822-1347, ext. 3005
Pastoral Council
Mr. Bill Carmody, Chairperson 984-0534
Mrs. Sue McAtee, Vice Chairperson 965-5203
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Secretary 966-3835
Finance Commission
Mr. Tim Figge, Chairperson 835-3533
Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Vice-Chairperson 966-1053
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.
STEWARDSHIP
CALLED
TO
Give and it will be given to you.
(Luke 6:38)
SERVE
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have.
(Hebrews 13:16)
What Does God Want?
God simply wants you to be thankful for the gifts
and blessings of your life... and to reflect your gratitude
in your daily way of life. Think about what’s possible.
Listen to your heart. Challenge yourself to grow.
That’s what God wants.
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
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM
Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall
adjacent to the Church building
Please call Peg Brady, 966-8333 or
Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347 for questions or
to sign up for a weekly Holy Hour of prayer.
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.
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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 23, 2011
For the Domestic Church….Giving a Blessing
There are occasions in our human experience that suddenly touch us
and we grope for words to mark the moment: A friend lies gravely
ill, a family member embarks on a journey, a child is afraid of the
dark and cannot sleep, a relative announces a wonderful promotion,
a spouse retires from a long career, a significant anniversary is
celebrated, a son or a daughter goes off to war or comes home from
the service…..
Perhaps the words we are searching for and the gesture that would
express our hope for that person could take the form of a blessing.
The Celts have a long tradition of bestowing blessings. I can
remember my mother blessing us with holy water before we would
go to school for the first day or lighting a candle and blessing the
house in a storm. Secure is the memory of my father going into
our bedrooms at night and blessing us as we slept. Bestowing a
blessing is a gentle gift. You can put your hands on a head or
shoulders of the other and say a simple prayer. Mention your hope
for that person and ask for the necessary graces. If you saved
blessed water from the Easter Vigil or from the Holy Water font at
church and have it stored away in a bottle for just such occasions,
use some in a sprinkling rite. It reminds us of our baptism and
affirms our identity and purpose.
From our Hebrew Judaic roots it was common for the head of the
household to bless his children. By right the head of the household
is charged with this privilege. I am wondering in our day how
many of you even know of this honor and privilege. It is not just the
priest or the deacon who can bless the other. It is a special gift
bestowed upon the leaders of each family to do such a thing. May I
encourage you to take some holy water home with you, have a
blessed candle in the house, and offer a blessing upon your
household, your family, your clan.
We can feel free to devise a blessing with our own words or we can
learn some blessing from the Irish in the Celtic tradition such as
this:
Grace upwards over thee.
Grace downwards over thee.
Grace of graces without gainsaying.
Grace of Father and of Lord.
The joy of God be in they face,
Joy to all who see thee;
The circling of God be keeping thee,
Angels of God shielding thee.
God bless to you this day,
God bless to you this night;
Bless, Oh Bless, Thou God of grace,
Each day and hour of your life;
Bless, Oh Bless, Thou God of grace,
Each day and hour of your life.
On Mealtime as Prayer….
Eating together as family, with friends or in community is as old a
human expression as history can recall. The very word
“companion” means “the one you share your bread with.” Sharing
food is just as nourishing to the soul as eating is nourishing for the
body. How is it that in recent years the family meal has suffered
such disintegration? All day we graze and nibble and by dinner
time, we are no longer hungry. We are so busy, that we cannot
cook, or cannot sit together over food and drink to share the events
of the day and the issues that burn in our hearts. The average
American family eats dinner in about five minutes! My mother
hated that. I can still hear her say often, “it took me hours to
prepare this meal and you kids swallow it whole in five minutes!”
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In the scripture we hear that the risen Jesus shared his bread at the
end of a long walk with his grieving disciples on the road to
Emmaus. He broke bread with them and “they knew him in the
breaking of the bread.” Every meal that we share is an occasion to
“know him” – to recognize Christ in the heart of the persons with
whom we share our meal. We also hear the story of a breakfast fish
fry that the risen Jesus prepared for his friends after a night of
fishing. How concrete. How physical. How human. How loving.
Ghosts don‟t cook for us. But the bodily presence of a risen Lord
knows our bodily hungers and provides for us in material ways. To
share what we have with another is to “know him.” To break bread
with a blessing is to help us remember that every meal looks
concretely to the holy meal of the Eucharist. And it isn‟t possible to
comprehend the Eucharistic meal if we don‟t understand the
sacramentality of the daily meal.
Collect blessings for your table. Offer a variety of words and songs
so that your prayers do not become routine or unimaginative. Take
time to enjoy your meal and to enjoy one another. If you live alone,
invite others in to share your bread. And families….please sit down
and share your evening meal together at least three times a week…or
more if possible and with no TV or computer activities either. Some
of my best memories growing up at 9001 S. Claremont on Chicago‟s
Southside were the family dinner table...assigned seats and mom‟s
leg of lamb with mint jelly.
From An Irish Rune of Hospitality
I saw a stranger today
I put food for him
in the eating place
And drink in the drinking place.
In the Holy Name of the Trinity
He blessed myself and my house
And the lark said in her warble
Often, often, often
Goes Christ
in the stranger‟s guise
O, oft and oft and oft,
Goes Christ
in the stranger‟s guise.
From the “Hooray and Halleluia” Department
I just received word from Vianney High School that Nelson Pence,
the son of Jerry and Jeanette Pence, has received the KMOX/
Southeast Missouri State University Student of Achievement Award
for 2011. Nelson is one of 30 students in the Metro area receiving
such an honor. To be eligible, a student must have a high Grade
Point Average and be active in a variety of leadership activities at
school and in the community.
Nelson is a member of the National Honor Society, a school
ambassador, a member of the LINK crew, and the concert band. He
has served as a stage manager for the Griffin Theatre and is active in
Campus Ministry. He is a junior at Vianney High School and a 2008
graduate from St. Peter Grade School.
Way to go, Nelson! Another proud alumnus from our school making
a difference and making his mark. Congratulations and God bless,
Nelson!
As I write this tome to you the forecast is calling for 3 – 6 inches
of snow and a high on Friday of 17 degrees. Ugh! This is
starting to get old. How long does it take each season for Winter
to become Old Man Winter…and leave?
I’ll see you in church!
Monsignor Jack
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REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES . . .
with a daily Mass intention. Stop by the rectory office to
schedule a date.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, January 24
6:45AM Beumel Family
8:15AM Jerry Maye Mueller
Tuesday, January 25
6:45AM Carl Powers
8:15AM Jack Gannon
Wednesday, January 26
6:45AM Gene Miller
8:15AM Jack Barsanti
Thursday, January 27
6:45AM Tom Phillips
8:15AM Rosemarie Pope
Friday, January 28
6:45AM Glenn & Lee Huesgen
8:15AM Loretta Flynn
Saturday, January 29
8:15AM Dan Dailey
5:00 PM Charles Voegtli
Sunday, January 30
7:30AM Richard Meyers
9:00AM Ervin Wright
11:00AM People of St. Peter
6:00PM Loretta Flynn
MASS SERVERS
Saturday, January 29
5:00PM Jack Kleiss, Mark Enslin,
Matt Enslin
Sunday, January 30
7:30AM Cooper Thompson, Ryan Allgeyer,
Mychelle Betlejewski
9:00AM
11:00AM
6:00PM
Megan Scholech, Luke Barber,
Rachel Belloli
Jack Eisenbarger, Leo Heinz,
Natalie Hoppe
Daniel Schu, Samantha Slane,
Joe Bellon
Help for Tornado Victims . . .The tornadoes that touched
down in St. Louis on New Year‟s Eve destroyed the rectory and
parish offices at St. Paul Parish in Fenton, caused damage to the
church roof and school windows, destroyed 13 homes in St. Justin
Parish and caused serious damage in other parts of our
Archdiocese. We thank God that no one was seriously injured or
killed. The Archdiocese of St. Louis believes that insurance will
cover most of the expenses at St. Paul Parish. However, some
families may not be as fortunate. Immediate needs for food,
clothing and housing are a burden for many. If you would like to
help you may send your contributions to: Catholic Charities,
4532 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108 or The
Archdiocese of St. Louis, ATTN: Finance Office, 20 Archbishop
May Drive, St. Louis, MO 63119. Be sure to indicate that your
gift is to assist tornado victims. Thank you.
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EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - January 29/30
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303
Saturday, January 29
5:00PM: A. Spears, K. Shreves, D. Connell, C. Tenting,
L. Schrock, K. Uxa, R. Ross, P. Foerster
Sunday, January 30
7:30AM: E. Bante, L. Flick, R. Girard, J. Booth,
M. Welsch, F. Johnston, K. Kelley, T. Booth
9:00AM:
11:00AM:
6:00PM:
P. Ragland, Mike Mahn, J. Gau, N. Mahn,
(K. Ward), (D. Lauber), (B. Doyle), (R. Medley)
K. Carmody, S. Dietz, M. K. Drexler, J. Meady,
(L. Pfile), (M. Thomas), (D. Reardon), (D. Zoll)
R. Gamble, J. Enslin, S. Person, K. Manion,
A. Brent, M. Triola, T. Barber, E. Triola
LECTORS
Time First Lector Second Lector
Saturday, January 29
5:00PM Maureen Wessels Edd Jennings
Sunday, January 30
7:30AM Patrick Waldschmidt Jane Sulze
9:00AM Jim Haas Diane Cantwell
11:00AM Mary Lou Bennett Charles Nigh
6:00PM
Catherine Enslin
January 23, 2011
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
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE
January 26 Weekday 8:15AM K-8
February 3 St. Blase 8:15AM K-8
February 9 Weekday 8:15AM K-3
February 10 St. Scholastica 8:15AM 4-8
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 23, 2011
Sunday: Is 8:23---9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23
or 4:12-17
Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18
Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 4:1-20
Thursday: Heb 10:19-25/Mk 4:21-25
Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Mk 4:26-34
Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Mk 4:35-41
Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/1 Cor 1:26-31/Mt 5:1-12a
©Liturgical Publications Inc

January 23, 2011
ST. PETER PRO-LIFE SPEAKER SERIES
―IS ANYTHING SACRED ANYMORE?‖
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE
CATHOLIC VIEW OF MARRIAGE IN A
WORLD OF MYTHS AND CONTRADICTIONS
BY FR. KEVIN SCHROEDER
JOIN FR. SCHROEDER AND THE ST. PETER PRO-LIFE GROUP FOR A DISCUSSION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH’S
TEACHING ON THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE. WE WILL GET TO THE HEART OF THE MATTER BY FIRST DETERMINING
HOW SCRIPTURE AND THE CATECHISM DEFINE MARRIAGE, AND HOW THIS DEFINITION IS OFTEN AT ODDS WITH
SOCIETY’S VIEW OF MARRIAGE. WE WILL THEN DISCUSS WHY A CHRISTIAN VIEW OF MARRIAGE IS IMPORTANT TO A
HEALTHY SOCIETY, AND WHY WE NEED TO DEFEND MARRIAGE FROM THE MANY WAYS THAT IT IS ATTACKED OR
CHEAPENED.
FINALLY, WE WILL TACKLE SOME OF THE TOUGH QUESTIONS THAT CATHOLICS NEED TO ADDRESS:
WHY IS CONTRACEPTION SO HURTFUL TO MARRIAGE?
WHY ARE SO MANY MARRIAGES FAILING?
AREN’T ANNULMENTS SIMPLY A CATHOLIC VERSION OF DIVORCE?
WHY IS COHABITATION HURTING MARRIAGE?
WHO DEFINES MARRIAGE?
WHAT CAN I DO TO STRENGTHEN MY MARRIAGE AND SUPPORT THE SACRAMENT IN OUR CULTURE?
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2011
ST. PETER’S DEUTSCHMANN ROOM IN URSULINE HALL
213 W. ARGONNE DRIVE, KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI
7:30-8:30PM
FOLLOWED BY A SHORT RECEPTION
GIFTS FOR BABY JESUS
Thank you to all who donated baby items at the Christmas
Masses. Birthright and their clients really appreciate your
generosity.
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your
prayers:
Robert McNamara, father of Susan McNamara.
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WE PUT DISCARDED CELL PHONES TO GOOD USE!
Woman’s Place in Maplewood is collecting cell phones for
women‟s safety! Through an arrangement with a recycler, we are
able to provide a pre-programmed phone to women in crisis.
Plus, each phone brings a small donation to help continue our
programs and services for women experiencing relationship
violence. If you can donate or collect cell phones for women‟s
safety, we‟d be most grateful! Call us at
314-645-4848 Monday through Friday, between 10:00AM and
5:00PM for more information.
Woman‟s Place is a drop-in center offering free crisis
intervention, safety planning, support groups, personal growth
programs, advocacy and education about domestic violence. We
are a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
In today's Gospel account, John the Baptist says,
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin
of the world." What an amazing realization this must
have been for him! How full of wonder his heart
must have been! If we really contemplate the fact of
the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, our
hearts will fill with wonder, too!
Come, let us adore!
The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer:
Wednesdays - 9:00PM
Thursdays - 3:00PM and 6:00PM
Fridays - Noon
The following Holy Hours already have an adorer who would
like a partner (call for more info):
Mondays - 8:00AM
Tuesdays - 7:00AM and 7:00PM
Wednesdays - 9:00AM and 7:00PM
Fridays - 6:00PM
For more information, please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.
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.
EDUCATING ON THE NATURE AND DIGNITY OF WOMEN
Women are invited to read and discuss Pope John Paul II‟s Letter
to Women. Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women
(ENDOW) is an 8-week study group new to our archdiocese that
provides education and fellowship for Catholic women. Come to
a short informational session in the parish library after 9:00AM
and 11:00AM Masses on Sunday, February 20. The Monday
night study group begins February 28 from 7:00-9:00PM. For
questions, call Linda Doyle at 822-1347, or visit the website at
https://www.endowonline.com.
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE
“Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the
womb…” Isaiah 49:5
God has formed each of us as His servants from the womb. He
blessed us with unique gifts and He provided us with the talents
and skills we would need to do His work. If we do not fulfill the
unique vision that God had for us alone, who will do it?
Offertory for January 16, 2011
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,924
378 Envelopes Returned $20,293.
143 Auto Debits $17,466.
Loose Donations $1,053.
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ST. PETER WOMEN’S GUILD
January 23, 2011
Robert Gray of Grapevine Wines
Speaker / Lecturer
will present
"The Wines of California"
Thursday, February 3rd
6:15PM
Wine Tasting
Space is limited
Please RSVP to:
Martha Caldwell
984-8229
THE TRAVELING VOCATIONAL
CHALICE PROGRAM - TO PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
Many parishioners have signed up to take the chalice
home and display it in a place of honor, where it can be
noticed by all during the week. These parishioner (s)
will pray around the chalice every night for vocations to the
priesthood and religious life. Prayers for vocations will
accompany the chalice.
Listed below are the dates and the families who will be taking
home the Traveling Vocational Chalice after the Sunday
11:00 Mass during the month of January:
January 23
January 30
John & Kay Strebeck
Mary Carol Schilli
If you are interested in signing up for a week please call Cheryl
Elder at 314-965-1573 for more information.
ST. PETERFEST 2011
It is hard to think of hot dogs and
carnival rides when it‟s 20 degrees
outside and the Christmas decorations
are barely put away but we want to get
you thinking about St. Peterfest.
St. Peterfest 2011 will be on Friday, June
3rd and Saturday, June 4th this year. St. Peterfest is a great
parish community picnic and a fundraiser that benefits the
parish as a whole. The money raised on this weekend goes
into a sort of emergency fund that has helped with unplanned
parish expenses in the past. Many organizations from the
church pitch in and staff different booths on this weekend.
The St. Peterfest co-chairs are Chris Kern at 984-9858 or email
chris@dzshq.com and Jennifer Jonagan at 909-8437 or
chuckhaus@sbcglobal.com. Please contact them if you have
any questions. They welcome any level of participation.
St. Peterfest meetings have begun and are the first Thursday of
the month at 7:00PM in Ursuline Hall if you are interested in
attending.

January 23, 2011
TO GROW IN FAITH
TGIF – MYSTAGOGY SUNDAY!
TODAY — SUNDAY, JANUARY 23
10:15-11:15AM
ST. PETER LIBRARY IN URSULINE HALL
Traditionally, Mystagogy was for all who just came into the
Catholic Church at the Easter vigil. Today, these once-a-month
sessions at St. Peter, provides an opportunity TO GROW IN
FAITH (TGIF). Even if you have been a Catholic since birth,
you are welcome to be a part of this group.
We review the Scripture readings, and discuss how they relate to
us. If you are interested, please join us after 9am Sunday Mass at
any or all of the sessions listed below. If you are hungry, stop by
first at the kitchen for some coffee and pastries!
THE TGIF SCHEDULE:
January 23:
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – VOCATION (Presenter – Dan
Bauer)
February 20:
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time – UNIVERSAL CALL TO
HOLINESS (Presenter – Mary Carol Schilli)
March 20:
2nd Sunday in Lent – CHRIST, OUR HOPE OF GLORY
(Presenter – Laura Hollabaugh)
May 1:
2nd Sunday of Easter – FAITH (Presenter – Ann Backer)
May 15:
4th Sunday of Easter – JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD
(Presenters – Diane Born and Mike Grubesich)
If you have questions, please contact Linda Doyle (Director,
Adult Faith Formation – 822-1347) or Kay Komotos (984-0054).
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners
who are in need of God‟s healing presence:
Dorothy Puleo, Liam Kocher, Agnes Droppelman, Jack Morris,
Joshua Beck, Bob Hutcheson, Mary Bauer, Mary Fuegner,
Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman, Jim Felling, Dorothy
Friedrich, Judy Collins, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler,
Charlene Henke, Scott Goddard, Stephanie Baer, Darrell
LaChance, Christopher Day, Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Lou
Harms, Peg Brady, Sally Chenot, Mary Dykstra, Denise O‟Rourke,
Rev. Gerald Palcheck, Wendel Folks, Mary McIntosh, Julie
Simpson, Doris Templemeyer, Cameron Elias, Dana Kras, Jane
Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, David Shea, Patrick
McNamara, Bill Walborn, Dr. James O‟Rourke, Virginia Saputo,
Allen Chott, Donna Friskel, Charles Shell, Crissy Carroll, Glenn
Shepperd, Joan Fox and Mark Weidenbenner.
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, Pvt. Donald Robert
Marschall, Jr., 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, L.
Cpl. Mark Nitz, USMC, USAF, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt.
David Michael Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV and Ltc. D. A.
Sims II, US Army.
January 15, 2011
Madelyn Claire Baughn, daughter of Stephen and Jamie
Baughn.
January 16, 2011
Ella Rose Manger, daughter of Ryan and Allison Manger.
Andrew Joseph Shaw, son of Joel and Jean Shaw.
Samuel W. Shortal, son of James and Karen Shortal.
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION. . .
is an opportunity for those searching for deeper meaning in their
lives to meet regularly with a companion in faith. It is a
conversation to find their core relationship with God and what
God desires of them. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-
1189 or email maryloubennett@hotmail.com.
LUNCH AT KIRKWOOD HOUSE
Come join us for lunch. A good, nutritious meal is served each
weekday at Kirkwood House, 385 S. Taylor at 11:30AM. The
price is $3.25. Call 314-965-1002 to make your reservation and
to find out what will be served on the day that you plan to come
for lunch.
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January 23, 2011
HELP SUPPORT
ST. PETER 7TH GRADE
GIRL SCOUT TROOP #3303
EARN THE SILVER AWARD
The troop is collecting gently used sports equipment
(shoes,shin guards,sports balls,pennies,bats,gloves,gear,etc).
The items will be sent to:
Heaven Sent Outreach Ministries
(to help at risk youth get involved in athletics)
Along with a collection of gently worn shoes of all types,
to be sent to:
SOLES4SOULS
The Scouts will be collecting at all Masses, in the gathering space
on:
January 29th, 30th and February 5th, 6th
Any questions contact Mary Sidlo 314-835-9663
St. Peter School News
“Conquer with Kindness”
Just a reminder about
our Open House!
Wednesday, February 2nd
from 9:00AM to 10:30AM
Please come join us during Catholic Schools Week for our insession
open house. This is open to everyone. If you are
considering St. Peter School come experience our Catholic life
and high academic and character standards. If you are a current
parent, come see your kids and teachers “in action”. If you‟re a
parishioner or alum, come say hello and visit.
Questions, feedback, input – feel free to always let us know: Mr.
John Freitag, Principal jfreitag@stpeterkirkwood.org 314-821-
0460 ext. 4121. P.S. – Please pray for us!
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS
Monday, 6:30 - 7:30PM(when PSR is in session)
Wednesday, 1:30 - 3:00PM
Thursday, 8:15 - 9:30AM
Sunday, after 9:00AM Mass and before 11:00AM Mass
(approximately 10:00 - 10:55)
CYC BASEBALL/SOFTBALL/TRACK REGISTRATION
St. Peter Baseball/Softball and Track Registration for all grades
will open on-line on January 15th and will close on February
15th. Please visit www.stpsports.com to register your child. If
you have any questions, please contact:
Mark Prosperi (mprosp1234@aol.com) or
Dave Patritti (david.patritti@gmail.com).
For Track contact John Meeks at johnmeeksstl@yahoo.com.
ST. PETER LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRY
If you‟d like to join your fellow parishioners who
share their gift of music by helping to lead our
liturgical prayer, you are invited to join us for . . .
The Lent and Easter Season
Join us for Wednesday night rehearsals
beginning January 19th
(exception March 9th and March 23rd)
We are very welcoming, and we meet in Ursuline Hall, in the
Deutschmann Room from 7:00-9:00PM. We‟re preparing to sing
at 3 Lenten 9:00AM Masses, Holy Thursday, Holy Saturday and
Easter Sunday.
For more information, please contact Carol Bauer, Coordinator of
Liturgical Music, cbauer@stpeterkirkwood.org.
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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.
YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP
Our next monthly rosary -
Monday, January 24th
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 church 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.
VISITATION ACADEMY MORNING OF RECOLLECTION
Deby Schlapprizzi will speak on “The Splendor of You.”
Visitation Academy invites you to a women's Morning of
Recollection on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 from 8:30AM
until 12:00 noon. The day begins with a continental breakfast and
ends with mass celebrated by Bishop Hermann. Optional lunch
follows. Donation: $15.00 ($25.00 with lunch). Contact Pam
Wingbermuehle at 314-821-5152 or p.wingbermuehle@att.net.

CATHOLIC EMPLOYMENT NETWORK
Mary Queen of Peace (MQP) is now a registered chapter of the
Catholic Employment Network (CEN). This organization‟s
purpose is to help the unemployed and underemployed with
aspects of an effective and successful job search. We are striving
to bring more awareness to this networking organization in other
parishes. Workshops are held throughout the St. Louis
Archdiocese on topics ranging from effective networking
methods to resume writing, marketing plan development and
strategic interviewing skills. You may obtain more information
by reviewing the CEN website and registering at:
www.catholicemploymentnetwork.org
Any questions may be directed to Bill Sehr 314-249-6920 or
Susan Ford 314-496-3256, our parish representatives or to their
email address: billsehr@gmail.com susanford88@gmail.com.
FR. GARY'S PANTRY NEEDS HELP!
January 23, 2011
Despite the cold and damp weather, St. Peter parishioners are a
very caring and giving group. We donated 1,309 food items to
Fr. Gary's parish food pantry.
By collecting food monthly, St. Peter parish helps make other
peoples‟ lives better and respond to Jesus' call to feed Him when
He is hungry.
Thank you for donating.
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.
YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES
JANUARY SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE:
NEW TIME, DAY AND LOCATION
FOR JANUARY!
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 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 5:30pm –6:30pm
The cost will be $20.00 for a four (4) week session.
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room-Ursuline Hall.
Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To
register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at
314-822-1347.
For those of you who are not aware of why and how this food
pantry collection got started please read below:
After visiting with Fr. Gary Meier, former associate at St. Peter,
now pastor of Sts. Teresa & Bridget (located on Grand & N.
Market, St. Louis City), he explained how his parish and
community are in great need. They have a food pantry that
serves their area, open one day a week for 3 hours. Even though
another county parish supplies canned goods once a month, the
high demand keeps their shelves bare. They have had to reduce
what they're able to give to those who come for help to a bag that
holds just enough food for 2 meals.
THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN. By collecting canned goods
MONTHLY we can help make other peoples' lives better and
respond to Jesus' call to feed Him when He is hungry.
Donations are delivered on the 3rd Monday of every month.
Please bring canned food in plastic bags about 4 days prior to
the monthly delivery date (3rd Monday each month) to our
home, placing it on the front porch. A list of items needed
and delivery dates is located in The Gathering Area in the
back of church.
Thank you for your support and generosity.
Candy and John Behl....965-3390
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.
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A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781
or mj.pratt@att.net.
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
Monday at 5:30PM and Thursday 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!

THANK YOU FROM THE
GIVING TREE MINISTRY
The Giving Tree Ministry would like to thank
everyone who supported the 2010 Giving Tree.
Once again the parishioners of St. Peter showed
their overwhelming generosity by donating
nearly 1,300 gifts and $4,000.00 in gift cards. Kirkcare, New
Covenant Ministries and YWCA Headstart were very grateful for
all your donations.
Many thanks, also, to the many volunteers and school children
who helped by hanging ornaments, carrying and sorting the gifts.
Have a Blessed and healthy 2011!
ADORATION . . .
COMMUNITY . . .
THEOLOGY . . .
SERVICE . . .
A C T S
January 23, 2011
ST. PETER ACTS RETREATS
MERCY RETREAT CENTER
Men's Weekend:
February 24-27, 2011
USHER SHORTAGE:
There is a shortage of ushers for
the Sunday 7:30AM and 6:00PM
Masses. If you are interested in
helping out as a permanent or part-time usher for this service,
please contact Vic Frome by phone 314-965-7975 or email
majfrome@swbell.net. St. Peter‟s could use your assistance in
filling these positions.
For more information or
to register for a retreat:
call Linda Doyle,
Ursuline Hall…822-1347
ST. LOUIS REVIEW SUBSCRIPTION 2011
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.
STS. PETER AND PAUL SOUP KITCHEN
The volunteers for Sts. Peter and Paul in Soulard served 110
guests at an evening meal on January 3, 2011. Volunteers
included 15 servers, 16 cooks and 12 parishioners who provided
side items for the meal. A special thanks to Linda Doyle, Sally
Reynolds and Theresa Lynch who subbed for cooks unable to
help this month.
We will collect deodorant, toothpaste and bar soap for the men's
shelter at Sts. Peter and Paul and take them with us on February 3.
If you are able to donate, please drop off the toiletries at Mary
Raizman's home at 311 Weston Oaks Ct. and we will take them
down on February3.
Interested volunteers can contact Mary at mraizman@charter.net.
ST. PATRICK CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS
Donations of snack items, water, juice, soda, cookies and
breakfast bars are always welcomed by the homeless.
Please drop off these items anytime it is convenient and leave
them on the porch. The program called Outreach distributes food
to the homeless living on the streets in St. Louis. We are located
at 330 West Madison, one block South and West of the Rectory.
Thank you to all those who faithfully support this program month
after month. Questions? call Jeanne Miller at 909-0112.
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ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK
Fitzgerald Roofing Co
“Since 1926”
Dennis Fitzgerald/Parishioner
314-822-9599
322 Leffingwell, Kirkwood
Please support those who advertise in our church bulletin!