St. Peter Catholic Church
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<strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
Pastor ......................... Reverend Monsignor John M. Costello<br />
Associate Pastor ..................... Reverend Michael J. Esswein<br />
Senior Priest in Residence ........................................................................................<br />
..................................... Reverend Monsignor Gregory L. Schmidt<br />
Deacons ................................................................................. Deacon Joseph Sulze<br />
(Retired)<br />
PARISH STAFF<br />
Deacon Jimmy Broyles<br />
Deacon John Komotos<br />
School Principal................................................................................... John Freitag<br />
Assistant<br />
School Principal........................................................................................ Mary Rath<br />
Director of Adult<br />
Faith Formation ................................................................................... Linda Doyle<br />
Director of Elementary<br />
Faith Formation ...................................................... Janice M. Hartmann<br />
Business Manager ..................................................................................Larry Pfile<br />
Liturgical Music Coordinator<br />
Carol Bauer<br />
Director of Youth Ministry ................................... Robby Francis<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Mission <strong>St</strong>atement<br />
Built on the rock of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>, the Apostle of faith,<br />
love and forgiveness, we are a <strong>Catholic</strong> parish<br />
dedicated to live, witness and proclaim the good<br />
news of Christ through worship, education and<br />
loving service to each other and our community.
Visit us on the Internet at<br />
www.stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
or send your comments to:<br />
parishsitemanager@stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
Sacrament of Baptism<br />
Please call the Rectory (966-8600) for details<br />
regarding participation in the preparation program.<br />
We encourage expectant parents to make<br />
arrangements for the preparation program at least a<br />
few months prior to the birth of their child.<br />
Sacrament of Marriage<br />
Please contact the rectory for details regarding<br />
the preparation program. In accordance with<br />
Archdiocesan policy, couples should contact a<br />
member of the parish clergy at least six months<br />
prior to their proposed wedding date.<br />
Holy Orders and Consecrated (Religious) Life<br />
If interested, please call the parish rectory or the<br />
Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 792-6460<br />
Rectory/Parish Office<br />
243 West Argonne Drive<br />
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122<br />
966-8600 (Phone)<br />
966-5721 (Fax)<br />
Saint <strong>Peter</strong> Elementary School<br />
Pre-K thru Eighth Grade<br />
215 North Clay<br />
Saint Louis, Missouri 63122<br />
821-0460<br />
Offices of Faith Formation<br />
Linda Doyle, 822-1347, ext. 3001<br />
Parish School of Religion<br />
Jan Hartmann, 822-1347, ext. 3004<br />
Office of Youth Ministry<br />
Robby Francis, Director of Youth Ministry<br />
822-1347, ext. 3003<br />
Office of Music Ministry<br />
Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Coordinator<br />
822-1347, ext. 3005<br />
Pastoral Council<br />
Mr. Bill Carmody, Chairperson 984-0534<br />
Mrs. Sue McAtee, Vice Chairperson 965-5203<br />
Mrs. Patty Boyd, Secretary 966-3835<br />
Finance Commission<br />
Mrs. Marie Appelbaum, Chairperson 966-1053<br />
Mrs. Diane Hadler, Vice-Chairperson 822-0422<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Vincent de Paul Society<br />
314-289-6101 Ext. 2220 (Voice Mail)<br />
Calendar Coordinator<br />
Cathy Herrmann, 822-1347, ext. 3002<br />
Parish Center<br />
821-6219<br />
Bulletin Deadline!!<br />
Articles intended for publication in the Bulletin must be<br />
submitted to the rectory by Monday, at 3:OOPM for the<br />
following Sunday’s Bulletin. All announcements must be<br />
in writing with a name and telephone number attached.<br />
Please remember <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> <strong>Catholic</strong> <strong>Church</strong> in your will.<br />
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YEAR OF PRAYER<br />
ST. PETER PARISH PRAYER<br />
Lord, thank you for the rich history you have<br />
bestowed on our family of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> in Kirkwood.<br />
Blessed by your grace, we ask that you be present<br />
in our parish today. Guide us as we celebrate our<br />
gifts through worship, education and loving service.<br />
Holy Spirit, create within us a vision for the future that<br />
we live, witness and proclaim the good news of Christ.<br />
Amen<br />
Sunday Mass Schedule<br />
Saturday: 5:OOPM (Satisfies Sunday obligation)<br />
Sunday: 7:30AM, 9:OOAM, 11:OOAM and 6:OOPM<br />
Weekday Mass Schedule<br />
Monday - Friday: 6:45AM & 8:15AM<br />
Saturday: 8:15AM<br />
Holy Day Mass Schedule<br />
Consult the bulletin for Mass times<br />
http://www.stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
Sacrament of Reconciliation<br />
Saturday: 3:45 to 4:45PM or by appointment<br />
Eucharistic Adoration<br />
Monday - Friday, 6:00AM to 10:00PM<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Angela Merici Chapel in Ursuline Hall<br />
adjacent to the <strong>Church</strong> building<br />
For more information or to sign up for a weekly<br />
Holy Hour of prayer contact<br />
Kathy Fotouhi at 821-4347<br />
Baptism<br />
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday of the month at 12:30PM.<br />
Parents are expected to participate in a Baptismal Preparation<br />
Program. Please call the rectory to arrange for<br />
the Baptismal Preparation Program and a date for Baptism.<br />
Weekly Anointing and Prayer<br />
After the 9:OOAM Mass each Sunday, we will celebrate<br />
the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, for anyone<br />
who has the need to receive this sacrament. This is meant<br />
to include such concerns as upcoming diagnostic tests,<br />
limitations of aging, anxiety, depression, undue stress,<br />
addiction, etc. for all ages.<br />
Please gather in the pews at the front of church<br />
and the priest will be with you approximately<br />
10 minutes after Mass is over.
Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2011<br />
The Ambry…things of the church<br />
The word ambry is derived from the Latin amarium (cupboard<br />
or chest) and signifies the place where the vessels of oil used in<br />
celebrating sacraments are kept. These oils are blessed by the<br />
archbishop at the Mass of Chrism celebrated during Holy Week<br />
and are brought to each parish church for the various rites of<br />
anointing. The three oils signify the universal charisms of the<br />
<strong>Church</strong> for initiating (oil of catechumens), healing (oil of the<br />
sick) and consecrating (chrism).<br />
As early as the sixth century, ambries were used to hold<br />
consecrated communion bread as well as the oils, and were often<br />
located in the base of the altar. By the thirteenth century,<br />
separate locked ambries were used for the Eucharist only. This<br />
was an accepted practice by the sixteenth century, when this<br />
separate container was called a tabernacle. In the meantime,<br />
smaller amounts of the oils were stored in the sacristy, or in a<br />
simple wall niche or recessed cupboard known as an ambry.<br />
As with all other vessels used in the liturgy today, the vessels for<br />
the oils should be of a quality and design that speak of the<br />
importance of the ritual actions. The vessels should hold an<br />
ample supply of the oils, thus symbolizing the generosity of<br />
God’s gift. The gestures of anointing can be performed with<br />
similar generosity of touch. The display of beautiful vessels<br />
reminds the community of the reverence it gives to its members<br />
as they are welcomed in baptism, confirmed in the spirit, and<br />
anointed in their illness. To be anointed is to participate in an<br />
ancient biblical and ecclesial rite of blessing, and to enter into<br />
the mission of Jesus Christ, the anointed one of God.<br />
The tabernacle…the things of the church…again<br />
The word tabernacle derives from the Latin tabernaculum<br />
(tent), and recalls the Jewish “meeting tent,” which housed the<br />
ark of the covenant and thus embodied the presence of God<br />
among the people. In <strong>Catholic</strong> churches today, the tabernacle<br />
houses communion bread ( the Body of Christ) that has been<br />
consecrated at the liturgy of the Eucharist, the Mass. The<br />
practice of reserving the Eucharist dates back in some places to<br />
the earliest days. In the second century, a small amount of<br />
consecrated communion bread was placed in an ambry or a pyx,<br />
often shaped like a casket or a dove. This vessel was small<br />
enough to be carried to the homes of those who were unable to<br />
attend the community’s Eucharist. This was the only reason for<br />
reservation. Devotion to the reserved Eucharist grew during the<br />
Middle Ages when the reception of communion declined. By<br />
the sixteenth century, the custom of a fixed container for the<br />
reserved Eucharist – the tabernacle as part of the main altar –<br />
was in place; in 1614 it became prescribed practice for most<br />
places.<br />
The normative guidelines of the <strong>Church</strong> today indicate that the<br />
tabernacle be placed elsewhere than on the altar, and never on<br />
the altar used for the liturgy. An appropriate setting would be<br />
on a pillar, in a wall niche, on a freestanding table or pedestal<br />
near the altar or even in a special chapel set apart from the main<br />
sanctuary area. Such a setting lends itself for private devotion of<br />
the faithful, too. The tabernacle in its modern setting still recalls<br />
the ancient image of a house for the divine presence, and<br />
reminds the assembly of those in the parish who are confined to<br />
their households, waiting for the ministry of those who have<br />
celebrated the Eucharist.<br />
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The tabernacle is made of noble materials, giving it a quiet<br />
dignity as a symbol of an ever-present God. A lamp burns nearby<br />
in silent witness of this mystery of the real presence of our God.<br />
Year of Prayer at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Parish…<br />
How is the ACTS retreat run?<br />
The retreat is run by your fellow <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> parishioners who have<br />
themselves participated in an ACTS retreat. The men run the<br />
men’s retreats and the women run the women’s retreats. The<br />
team for the retreat spend approximately 13 -15 weeks prior to the<br />
retreat preparing for it. They meet weekly and prepare spiritually<br />
for the retreat. They handle all the planning and logistics for the<br />
weekend retreat. During their weekly meetings they pray, prepare<br />
the talks to be given on the weekend, and go over the practical<br />
matters for the smooth running of the retreat itself, and socialize<br />
with each other. By the time of the weekend itself, they have<br />
formed a close bond with each other and model for the retreatants<br />
the look and the feel of Christian community.<br />
As of this writing the women’s ACTS retreat in September is<br />
filled up. For the men’s ACTS retreat, September 29 th to October<br />
2 nd there are still places available. So guys, give yourself a major<br />
treat and sign up for the Men’s ACTS Retreat in September.<br />
I promise you that you will not be disappointed or regret the<br />
experience. It’s the blessing you have been waiting for…really.<br />
Call Linda Doyle at Ursuline Hall, 822-1347 for more<br />
information or for a registration form.<br />
All of our ACTS retreats are at the Mercy Center in Frontenac.<br />
The cost is $195 per person and begins (the men’s retreat) the<br />
evening of Thursday, September 29 th and ends at the 11:00 am<br />
Mass at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> the following Sunday, October 2 nd . If cost is a<br />
factor we can help you so please, don’t let money keep you from<br />
a retreat.<br />
School Bells ring at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> School this week! We open this<br />
Monday, August 22 nd , for the 148 th time. We are the oldest<br />
parochial school in Kirkwood and this part of <strong>St</strong>. Louis<br />
County, too. In addition, our Parish School of Religion opens<br />
this week, and for the first time on a Tuesday, and with two<br />
sessions.<br />
May God bless all of our students, our teachers, and all of our<br />
good parents who entrust their children to our care this year.<br />
And may the Holy Spirit be our guide as we begin this new<br />
year of grace called 2011- 2012.<br />
Have a great week and I’ll see you in church!<br />
Monsignor Jack<br />
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REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES . . .<br />
with a daily Mass intention. <strong>St</strong>op by the rectory office to<br />
schedule a date.<br />
MASS INTENTIONS<br />
Monday, August 22<br />
6:45AM Joan Flack<br />
8:15AM Richard Jaudes<br />
Tuesday, August 23<br />
6:45AM Roshney Simon<br />
8:15AM John Guignon<br />
Wednesday, August 24<br />
6:45AM Betty J. Wechling<br />
8:15AM Lynn Hamer<br />
Thursday, August 25<br />
6:45AM Beumel Family<br />
8:15AM John Lanig<br />
Friday, August 26<br />
6:45AM Roberta Prante<br />
8:15AM Gregory Pappas<br />
Saturday, August 27<br />
8:15AM Susan Perry<br />
5:00 PM Ron Zinkl<br />
Sunday, August 28<br />
7:30AM Betty J. Wechling<br />
9:00AM Joan Flack<br />
11:00AM People of <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong><br />
6:00PM Lynn Hamer<br />
MASS SERVERS<br />
Saturday, August 27<br />
5:00PM Albert Reinwart, Clare Reinwart,<br />
Ashley James<br />
Sunday, August 28<br />
7:30AM Ricky Heinlein, Rachel Belloli,<br />
Spencer Ott<br />
9:00AM<br />
11:00AM<br />
6:00PM<br />
Nathan Hoppe, Isaac Smith,<br />
Kyle Rolfes<br />
Jacob Williams, Emily Manion,<br />
Anna Huisinga<br />
Lucy Sidlo, Grace <strong>St</strong>arrs,<br />
Clare Wojciechowski<br />
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS<br />
Scheduled Eucharistic Minister - August 27/28<br />
Note: Shut-in visitors are indicated in parentheses ( )<br />
Interested in being a Eucharistic Minister?<br />
Call Bob & Trish Martin 821-3303<br />
Saturday, August 27<br />
5:00PM: M. Bender, M. E. Dick, M. Elli, A. Hennessey,<br />
L. Hollabaugh, E. Jennings, L. Schrock,<br />
S. Minowitz<br />
Sunday, August 28<br />
7:30AM: C. Behl, J. Collins, D. Connell, L. Flick, J. Shea,<br />
Sr. M. Kleffner, B. Lauber, J. Sulze<br />
9:00AM:<br />
11:00AM:<br />
6:00PM:<br />
August 21, 2011<br />
P. Ragland, M. Mahn, N. Mahn, Jo Metzger,<br />
(D. Lauber), (J. Meady), (B. Nordmann),<br />
(L. Pfile)<br />
M. Schmit, S. Hartman, G. Iannotti, N. Iannotti,<br />
(H. Bernsen), (K. Komotos), (R. Medley),<br />
(S. Randall)<br />
B. Biele, M. Blanchfield, M. Cadice, J. Enslin,<br />
C. Henke, A. Hall, P. Jacober, G. Pfeffer<br />
LECTORS<br />
Time First Lector Second Lector<br />
Saturday, August 27<br />
5:00PM Jim Temme Maureen Wessels<br />
Sunday, August 28<br />
7:30AM Patrick Waldschmidt Martha Broyles<br />
9:00AM Marla Kunz Randy Krone<br />
11:00AM Paul Byorth Diane Cantwell<br />
6:00PM Rob Thames Kathy Thames<br />
SCHOOL LITURGY SCHEDULE<br />
August 25 Saint Louis 8:15AM 1-8<br />
August 31 <strong>St</strong>. Joseph of Arimathea &<br />
Nicodemus 8:15AM 1-8<br />
A REMINDER REGARDING SPIRITUAL DIRECTION<br />
Sr. Mary Jacqueline Pratt, OSU can be reached at 314-686-1781<br />
or mj.pratt@att.net.<br />
WELCOME VISITORS<br />
We are happy you decided to worship with us today. Please<br />
introduce yourself to Father following Mass in the Gathering<br />
Area in the back of church. If you would like information about<br />
registering as a new parish member please call Jay Ryan at 822-<br />
1339 or contact the parish office (966-8600) for a registration<br />
form.<br />
The Welcoming Committee<br />
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READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 21, 2011<br />
Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20<br />
Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Mt 23:13-22<br />
Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mt 23:23-26<br />
Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14/Jn 1:45-51<br />
Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51<br />
Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13<br />
Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30<br />
Next Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Rom 12:1-2/Mt 16:21-27<br />
©Liturgical Publications Inc
August 21, 2011<br />
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION<br />
OPENING SESSIONS<br />
TUESDAY AUGUST 23, 2011!<br />
Tuesday, August 23rd marks the Opening Sessions of our<br />
Parish School of Religion for 2010-11!<br />
PARISH CENTER: Parents may pick up their family packets<br />
with classroom assignments and other information in the Parish<br />
Center (Gym) beginning at 4:30PM for Session 1 and 6:20PM for<br />
Session 2. Parents are requested to accompany their children to<br />
their classrooms. Parents will have the opportunity to meet the<br />
catechists and aides and help your child get acquainted. After<br />
this, the parents come to the cafeteria for a Parent General<br />
Meeting: about 5:15PM for Session 1 and 7:00PM for Session 2.<br />
The meeting will conclude in time to gather children at dismissal.<br />
Session 1 dismisses at 6:00PM and Session 2 at 7:45PM.<br />
Registered families should have received letters in the mail this<br />
past week with session placement and information for the first<br />
night.<br />
Please contact Jan Hartmann, PSR Director, at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Ursuline<br />
Hall (822-1347 Ext. 3004, jhartmann@stpeterkirkwood.org) with<br />
questions or for further information.<br />
Please pray for all our students and families in our journey of<br />
faith this year!<br />
TODAY, “Back to School”<br />
Sunday . . .Sunday, August<br />
21st from 9:00AM - 12:00<br />
Noon in the Parish Center.<br />
Parents can sign up to volunteer<br />
at school, get their child’s class assignment, pick up uniforms and<br />
school supplies, meet teachers and visit classrooms. Some<br />
volunteer activities can be done at home, while others require<br />
your help either on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. If you are<br />
unable to sign-up to volunteer, you are required to pay $75.00<br />
which helps to cover the cost of cafeteria and playground subs.<br />
We look forward to meeting you on Sunday, August 21st.<br />
ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE PARISHIONERS<br />
YOU ARE INVITED TO COTILLION 2011<br />
When: Sunday Evenings 6:45-8:30PM<br />
September 4, 11, 18<br />
October 2, 9,16<br />
Where: <strong>St</strong>. Gerard Gym<br />
Cost: $45.00 due August 21<br />
Sign up at Back to School Sunday, Aug. 21 or contact Ginny<br />
Nobel ginnynobel@gmail.com or Susie Schoelch<br />
smscho@sbcglobal.net.<br />
SUNDAY SCHOOL<br />
REGISTRATION EXTENDED!<br />
CATECHIST NEEDED!<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Sunday School (during the 9:00AM Mass) still has<br />
spaces available for children 3 years old through Kindergarten.<br />
Classes begin September 25, 2011. Registration forms are<br />
located in the pamphlet rack of the gathering space, or contact<br />
Cathy Herrmann or Jan Hartmann, 822-1347 at Ursuline Hall.<br />
Middle school and high school aides are needed to help in the<br />
classrooms. Contact Jan Hartmann for more information.<br />
Thank You!<br />
PAPER RECYCLING<br />
The paper recycling bin has been moved to the<br />
northwest end of the Adams Lot.<br />
EARN AND LEARN OFFICE HOURS<br />
THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST VISIT EARN AND LEARN<br />
IN THE GYM AT BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY!!<br />
Beginning Monday, August 22 ~<br />
Monday & Wednesday 2:45-3:00PM<br />
Tuesday 5:45-6:45PM<br />
Thursday 8:00-9:30AM<br />
Sunday 10:00-11:00AM<br />
Remember to use Earn and Learn cards for school supplies! We<br />
carry Walmart, Target, and Walgreens cards. There will be a<br />
limited supply of Office Depot and Office Max cards. Fall sports<br />
needs? We have Sports Authority and can order Dick’s Sporting<br />
Goods cards as well.<br />
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ST. PETER SCHOOL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION<br />
ADVISORY BOARD<br />
POSITIONS AVAILABLE<br />
Vice-President - Serves as liaison for PTO endorsed events<br />
(Mornings with Mom, Donuts with Dad, Field Day, STP - Dash,<br />
Annual Technology Fundraiser, Book Fair, <strong>St</strong>. Pat’s Luncheon<br />
and others).<br />
Liaison only - Committee Chairs plan and execute events, this<br />
person is the liaison for PTO support and communication only.<br />
Please call Traci Sembrot at 596-2416 for further details.<br />
PTO Community Relations Chair - works closely with PTO<br />
committee chairs and the PTO advisory board on written<br />
communication for our newly developed website and promotional<br />
materials. PTO meeting attendance is optional only. You may<br />
need to attend sporadic meetings to assist in marketing but that is<br />
up to you. Any parishioner (no need to have kids in the school) is<br />
welcome. Volunteer with a friend. This is a great opportunity to<br />
meet new people and utilize your writing skills. Please call Traci<br />
Sembrot for further details (596-2416).<br />
ASSISTANT VOLLEYBALL COACH NEEDED<br />
An assistant Volleyball Coach is<br />
needed for a <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> 6th grade girl<br />
volleyball team. For more<br />
information please contact <strong>St</strong>acie<br />
Kane, <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Volleyball Director, at<br />
314-973-7008 or<br />
stacie.kane@stpsports.com
August 21, 2011<br />
ACTS RETREAT<br />
MEN’S WEEKEND<br />
SEPTEMBER 29 TH THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2011<br />
Registrations are being taken right now!<br />
Please call 314-822-1347 or e-mail Linda Doyle at<br />
ldoyle@stpeterkirkwood.org TODAY for more information<br />
or to request a registration form.<br />
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES GROUP<br />
Are you a parent with young children who'd like to meet more of<br />
your peers? The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Young Families Group offers social,<br />
spiritual and service activities for families with children under<br />
school age. Visit www.stpeteryoungfamilies.com or e-mail<br />
stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to be added to our e-mail<br />
distribution list for notification of upcoming events.<br />
MUSIC MINISTRY AND CHOIR YEAR KICK-OFF<br />
Thinking about joining the choir?<br />
How about cantoring, ensemble, instrumental or other<br />
musical ministry?<br />
Would you like more information about how you can get<br />
involved?<br />
Come to the Music Ministry and Choir Year Kick-Off and BBQ.<br />
Place: Dan & Sharon Imig,<br />
1418 Neffwold Lane<br />
(across from <strong>St</strong>. Louis Community College at Meramec)<br />
Wednesday, August 31, 2011<br />
Time: 6:00PM to 9:00PM<br />
RSVP to: Carol Bauer, Liturgical Music Director<br />
822-1347 x.3005 or cbauer@stpeterkirkwood.org<br />
Our next monthly rosary is<br />
Monday, August 22nd<br />
The Parish Library In<br />
Ursuline Hall<br />
Have you ever wanted to say<br />
the rosary as a family but just thought your kids were too little or<br />
would not pay attention? Maybe you don't even remember how<br />
to say the rosary but might if you were reminded. The Young<br />
Families group at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Parish has decided to make saying the<br />
rosary a true family event! We will meet in the Parish Library<br />
in Ursuline Hall the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-<br />
7:00PM and say the rosary for a special intention. All you need<br />
to bring is a rosary and your family. There is no need to worry<br />
that your kids might be loud or not pay attention, all will add to<br />
the overall meaningful prayer our families can offer.<br />
ST. PETER YOUNG FAMILIES WINE & CHEESE SOCIAL<br />
Young Families is hosting our annual Wine & Cheese Social<br />
again this year on Saturday, August 27, 2011 following the 5 pm<br />
mass. The event will be held in the cafeteria and babysitting will<br />
be available in the gym. Please RSVP for this event through the<br />
E-vite you received or to stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com to be<br />
sure we have enough food and babysitting!! Hope to see you<br />
there!<br />
As always we continue to pray the rosary in the Parish Library in<br />
Ursuline Hall. Join us tomorrow on August 22 at 6:30PM. No<br />
one is too small, too active, or too noisy!!<br />
Coming Soon: Monthly Playdates!! Look for more information<br />
in September. Like us on Facebook (<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Young Families) to<br />
get the most recent updates on our group.<br />
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PARISH LIBRARY NEWS<br />
Beginning this month our parish library, located in Ursuline Hall,<br />
will be open on the third Sunday of each month after all of the<br />
morning Masses. We will also have books available for check<br />
out in the gathering space.<br />
NEW BOOKS:<br />
Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo. This is a little boy’s<br />
astounding story of his trip to heaven and back. This book will<br />
forever change the way you think of eternity. You’ll find it in<br />
section “Z” of the library.<br />
The First Paul by Marcus Borg & John D. Crossan. Meet Paul<br />
again for the first time. In this book Paul is situated in his firstcentury<br />
context and portrayed as a revolutionary who chose the<br />
way of Jesus as a countercultural alternative over the way of the<br />
Roman Empire. Very interesting!! Found in the section “C” of<br />
the library .<br />
Left To Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza with <strong>St</strong>eve Erwin. The<br />
author lost most of her family during the 1994 genocide in<br />
Rwanda. Four years later, she emigrated to the U.S. and began<br />
working at the U.N. in New York City. In 2007 she established<br />
the Left to Tell Charitable Fund, which helps support Rwandan<br />
Orphans.<br />
The Third Testament by John Eklund. This is a novel about a<br />
widower, a professor at a small <strong>Catholic</strong> College, who has a<br />
dream telling him that he has been chosen by God to record the<br />
next testament of the Bible. His entire world is turned upside<br />
down when he is served a summons and then finds out his<br />
daughter’s health is in jeopardy. Fred finds that writing is his<br />
only solace. And so he creates a treasure for all Christians.<br />
These are just some of the books we will have on display on<br />
August 21st.
August 21, 2011<br />
Did you know there are 10,000 kids in foster care in<br />
Missouri?<br />
Did you know about 1400 of those children are in need of an<br />
adoptive family?<br />
Is God calling you to help care for the "orphans" in our<br />
community?<br />
One Heart Family Ministries can help answer your questions<br />
about being a foster or adoptive family and will help guide you<br />
through the training and licensing process. The next round of the<br />
required 9 week training course will begin on Sept. 20, 2011.<br />
Please contact One Heart by Aug. 8 to request an application to<br />
enroll in this class. Call 314-835-1690 or email Emily at<br />
emilyn@ohfm.org<br />
AUDITIONS FOR THE YOUNG CATHOLIC MUSICIANS . . .<br />
will be held during August in preparation for its 38th year of<br />
service to the church. These young people (aged 10-17) represent<br />
over 50 parishes and schools in the <strong>St</strong>. Louis area. They learn<br />
quality liturgical music and lead the music for Mass once each<br />
month at different parishes. Singers, and instrumentalist (Brass,<br />
Woodwinds, <strong>St</strong>rings, and Rhythm) call Fr. Bruce Forman<br />
(314-231-7464) or Mrs. Mary Smith (314-962-9260) for<br />
additional information and to schedule an audition. Visit our web<br />
page at www.archstl.org/musicians.<br />
Please remember the deceased and their loved ones in your<br />
prayers:<br />
Charles Shell, husband of Emma Shell,<br />
father of Charles, Jr., Bill and Anthoine Shell.<br />
Herbert (Butch) Mortland, brother of Alice O’Brien.<br />
STS. TERESA & BRIDGET FOOD PANTRY<br />
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”<br />
Mother Teresa<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> parish donated 1,190 cans and boxes of food to<br />
<strong>St</strong>s. Teresa & Bridget food pantry. We have made a big<br />
difference for those that are hungry. Please donate cans that are<br />
no larger than 30oz, anything larger is difficult to carry for all of<br />
us.<br />
Next delivery date is SEPTEMBER 19th, see you then.<br />
Thank You<br />
DROP OFF LOCATION: Candy and John Behl, 319 East<br />
Adams, Kirkwood (block and a half east of the YMCA). Please<br />
donate cans that are no larger than 30 ounces, anything larger is<br />
difficult for us to carry.<br />
Thank you for your support and generosity.<br />
Candy and John Behl 965-3390<br />
For those of you who are not aware of why and how this food<br />
pantry collection got started please read below:<br />
When visiting with Fr. Gary Meier, former associate at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>,<br />
now pastor of <strong>St</strong>s. Teresa & Bridget (located on Grand & N.<br />
Market, <strong>St</strong>. Louis City), he explained how his parish and<br />
community are in great need. They have a food pantry that serves<br />
their area, open one day a week for 3 hours. Even though another<br />
county parish supplies canned goods once a month, the high<br />
demand keeps their shelves bare. They have had to reduce what<br />
they're able to give to those who come for help to a bag that holds<br />
just enough food for 2 meals.<br />
THIS IS WHERE WE COME IN. By collecting canned goods<br />
MONTHLY we can help make other peoples' lives better and<br />
respond to Jesus' call to feed Him when He is hungry.<br />
Donations are delivered on the 3rd Monday of every month.<br />
Please bring canned food in plastic bags about 4 days prior to<br />
the monthly delivery date (3rd Monday each month) to our<br />
home, placing it on the front porch. A list of items needed<br />
and delivery dates is located in The Gathering Area in the<br />
back of church.<br />
Thank you for your support and generosity.<br />
Candy and John Behl....965-3390<br />
ADVERTISER OF THE WEEK<br />
SUMMIT PRODUCE<br />
KIRKWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
150 E. ARGONNE<br />
(one block east of the train station)<br />
314-984-9496<br />
FARM FRESH<br />
PLANTS PRODUCE EGGS<br />
GRASS FED BEEF & BISON<br />
JUICE BAKERY GOODS<br />
PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO<br />
ADVERTISE IN OUR CHURCH BULLETIN!<br />
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Spiritual Direction. . . Are you searching how to deepen your<br />
relationship with God? Consider a companion to explore your<br />
faith journey. Please call Mary Lou Bennett at 314-835-1189 or<br />
email blessing101@live.com.<br />
(2) Jessica Pfile and Tom Mahan
August 21, 2011<br />
EXERCISE FOR ARTHRITIS - BEGINS SEPTEMBER 6TH<br />
Come join this group exercise and education program designed<br />
for those with arthritis and related diseases. Our goal is to reduce<br />
pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle<br />
strength, and function.<br />
Classes are free and held at Kirkwood United Methodist <strong>Church</strong>,<br />
201 West Adams, in room 110 from 1:00-2:00PM. This on-going<br />
class meets every Tuesday. No Classes in August but resume<br />
September 6, meeting every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00PM.<br />
We will be sitting or standing for exercises. Wear comfortable<br />
clothing and non-slip shoes. All abilities welcome.<br />
Classes are sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Carol<br />
Connolly, parish nurse, is the certified instructor.<br />
Call 314-966-8167 if you have questions.<br />
SILVER STREAKS EXERCISE PROGRAM AT ST. PETER…<br />
Come join us on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in<br />
Ursuline Hall in the Msgr. Deutschmann Room.<br />
This is a good hour-long workout that isn’t too strenuous. It will<br />
get you moving and keep those joints mobile. Silver <strong>St</strong>reaks is a<br />
chair-based class to benefit people with arthritis, stiffness or who<br />
just want to keep moving. Maybe you are looking for something<br />
to get you started, to go with your walking program or to add<br />
some variety. The program is designed to improve overall<br />
flexibility, balance and strength. Try it, you will like it. Cost is<br />
only $5.00 per session, payable on the day you attend. The<br />
instructor, Holly Ohmes, is certified by the Arthritis Foundation.<br />
For questions, please call 822-1347, Cathy Herrmann, Secretary.<br />
PEACE IN MOTION . . .<br />
Tai chi, qigong, mindful movement, and contemplative<br />
movement are gentle forms of exercise and stress reduction that<br />
improve balance, blood pressure, immunity and an overall sense<br />
of well being. Each class ends with a guided meditation. Classes<br />
are held Thursday mornings at 9:00AM in Ursuline Hall. Classes<br />
are $5 per person per class, pay as you go, and led by Susan<br />
Marting. Try it…you’ll be glad you did!<br />
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR . . .<br />
The 2nd Annual Run/Walk to benefit the <strong>St</strong>. Louis Residence of<br />
the Little Sisters of the Poor takes place on August 27, 2011 at<br />
Carondelet Park at the Boat Pavilion. The event includes a 5K<br />
competitive run and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Get your team<br />
together to be part of the fun and support a great cause - helping<br />
the Little Sisters care for our needy elderly. For more information<br />
or to register online, visit www.getmeregistered.com/<br />
littlesistersofthepoor, or contact the development office at<br />
314-421-6022, or email dvstlouis@littlesistersofthepoor.org.<br />
August 12, 2011<br />
Annelise Marie <strong>St</strong>askowski, daughter of Paul and Nicole<br />
<strong>St</strong>askowski.<br />
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YOGA FOR FLEXIBILITY SERIES<br />
AUGUST SCHEDULE<br />
These yoga classes provided by Optimal Lifestyles, Inc. will<br />
build flexibility, strength, and balance. Learn stress management<br />
techniques to quiet the mind, increase concentration, and build<br />
body confidence.<br />
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Bring your yoga mat and any<br />
props you have. This Hatha Yoga class is for all levels.<br />
Date: Tuesdays: August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30<br />
Time: 5:30pm –6:30pm<br />
The cost will be $25.00 for a five (5) week session.<br />
Location: Msgr. Deutschmann Room<br />
Scholarship money is available for those who need it. To<br />
register, please drop by Ursuline Hall or call Cathy Herrmann at<br />
314-822-1347. The $25.00 is due at the first session on August 2,<br />
2011.<br />
STROLLER BOOT CAMP<br />
FRIENDS OF BIRTHRIGHT RUN/WALK<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Louis Friends of Birthright are holding their tenth annual<br />
Run/Walk on Saturday, August 27, at Creve Coeur Park–<br />
Tremayne Shelter. Check-in begins at 7:30AM, followed by a 6K<br />
Race around the Lake and 1 Mile Fun Walk at 8:30AM, and a ¼<br />
Mile Youth Run with FREDBIRD® at 9:15AM. You can register<br />
as an individual or team at www.firstgiving.com/birthrightstl or<br />
call 314-808-1845.<br />
WOMAN'S PLACE . . .<br />
is a safe and welcoming drop-in center serving adult women in<br />
the entire Metro <strong>St</strong>. Louis area. We have a special concern for<br />
women who are experiencing the effects of relationship violence,<br />
offering crisis intervention, referral services and support groups.<br />
There are no fees for services and appointments are not necessary.<br />
We are supported entirely by donations, grants, and our ongoing<br />
cell phone collections. Woman's Place is a 501(c)3 organization.<br />
Come visit! 7372 Marietta Ave. Maplewood, MO 63143<br />
FOR YOUR QUILTING NEEDS . . .<br />
Rely on <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> Quilters. We do patchwork and<br />
embroidered tops. If necessary, we can assemble<br />
embroidered blocks into beautiful quilt tops. Also, baby<br />
quilts for sale. For more information, call Theresa at 314-<br />
821-8433.
August 21, 2011<br />
<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>’s High School Youth Ministry will begin meeting every<br />
Sunday from 7:00-8:30PM in the Deutschmann Room. All high<br />
school teens are welcome to come hang out, pray and learn about<br />
their faith. On Facebook? Join the group “<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>’s H.S. Youth<br />
Ministry” to stay up to date with what’s going on in <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong>’s<br />
Youth Ministry. If you have any questions, you can reach Robby<br />
Francis at rfrancis@stpeterkirkwood.org or 314-822-1347.<br />
DONUT SUNDAY –THIS SUNDAY<br />
Please join us in front of church after 9:00AM<br />
Mass on August 21st for donuts, coffee and<br />
juice! A special thanks to PSR for hosting this<br />
month!<br />
If your parish organization would like to host a Donut Sunday,<br />
please contact the Young Families Group at<br />
stpeteryoungfamilies@gmail.com<br />
Saint <strong>Peter</strong> Parish<br />
Buddy Blood Drive<br />
Sunday, August 28 – 8:00am to 1:00pm<br />
In the Parish Center<br />
Sign up with, or bring a buddy to this next parish<br />
blood drive, and you and your buddy will be entered<br />
into a drawing for some fabulous prizes. I’m still<br />
working with area merchants, but it looks like there<br />
will be at least a couple of gift certificates for local<br />
eateries!<br />
For those who think they cannot donate, please ask<br />
me about your situation. Many rules have changed,<br />
and you may be eligible to donate now. So if you<br />
want to donate, please ask!<br />
Charles Lucier<br />
Phone 314-304-1226<br />
Email clucier@sbcglobal.net<br />
You can sign up on line:<br />
www.bloodcenterimpact.org<br />
use sponsor code 9246<br />
You may never know who gets your blood, but it’s<br />
safe to say that, whoever does, is VERY thankful that<br />
you did donate!<br />
WHO IS THE 50+ COMMUNITY AT ST. PETERS?<br />
We are 50 years or older.<br />
We enjoy getting together with other <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter</strong> parishioners<br />
who are age 50 or older.<br />
What's required? A $10 annual membership fee - that's it!<br />
If you would like to join, please call Charlene Henke, 966-4168,<br />
or email Kay Komotos, kkomotos@gmail.com, or just come to<br />
one of the meetings!<br />
Below is a schedule of monthly meetings through December. In<br />
future bulletins, you will see more information about the<br />
meetings, as well as special day and overnight trips. If you have<br />
any questions, please call or email Kay at 984-0054,<br />
kkomotos@gmail.com. Please join us, you'll like us!<br />
Meetings:<br />
September Anniversary– Wednesday, 9/21/11: Catered Dinner<br />
(more information below)<br />
RSVP required - please call Charlene Henke, 966-4168, or email<br />
Kay Komotos, kkomotos@gmail.com. Entertainment - Father<br />
Deacon Doyle (Father Mike, Deacon John, Tom Doyle).<br />
October – Wednesday, 10/19/11: Fall Festival Chili Cook-off<br />
November – Wednesday, 11/16/11: Fair Trade Presentation;<br />
Shop at the Plowshares gift table!<br />
December – Tuesday, 12/13/11: Christmas Potluck, Christmas<br />
Cookie bake-off. Entertainment - Larry Bommarito will tickle<br />
the ivories in a Christmas carol sing-a-long!<br />
50+ CLUB’S 19 TH ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF DINNER<br />
Reminder -<br />
get your reservations in for our 19th Anniversary Dinner<br />
(reservations are required) to be held on Wednesday, September<br />
21st in the Cafeteria of the Parish Center. The Dinner will again<br />
be catered by Genesis and the cost is $15.00 per person. The<br />
deadline for reservations is September 18th. The annual dues of<br />
$10.00, that are due in September, can be included in your check<br />
for the dinner. Make the check payable to 50 Plus Club and mail<br />
to Charlene Henke, 439 N. Geyer Road, <strong>St</strong> Louis, Mo 63122.<br />
Our new priest in residence, Fr. Greg, has agreed to be Spiritual<br />
Advisor for our club and will be at the dinner/meeting to install<br />
our officers. We will have a social starting at 5:30PM, dinner will<br />
be at 6:15PM, followed by our business meeting and installation<br />
of officers, and finishing with entertainment by that great trio,<br />
Father Deacon Doyle… and perhaps a surprise guest!<br />
We hope to see all of our loyal long-time members along with<br />
some new faces. P.S. We’re planning a trip for October… stay<br />
tuned for more details.<br />
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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL YOUTH CONFERENCE<br />
TWENTY-AND-THIRTY-SOMETHINGS . . .The Society of <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Vincent De Paul has a pool of young adult volunteers who assist<br />
at the <strong>St</strong>. Vincent De Paul food pantry at Immaculate Conception<br />
in Maplewood. Volunteers each sign up to work one Saturday per<br />
month (the specific Saturday can change month to month) from<br />
9:00-11:30AM. Due to turnover, we need to replenish the<br />
volunteer pool. The pantry can very much use some extra hands.<br />
If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please contact Bryan<br />
Kirchoff at bryankirchoff@att.net or 314-640-4366.<br />
KIRK CARE<br />
Kirk Care is in need of volunteers to deliver food to clients. If<br />
anyone is interested, please call Julie Balzer at 314-821-1302.<br />
Kirk Care is also looking for volunteers to make home visits to<br />
clients who are asking for assistance. Volunteers would go out in<br />
twos and assess the situation to get a better understanding of the<br />
need. If anyone is interested, please call Bob <strong>St</strong>arkey at<br />
636-225-5623.<br />
ST. GERARD COUPLES BRIDGE CLUB<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Gerard Couples Bridge Club is now forming for the<br />
2011/2012 year. We play once a month from October to May on<br />
the second Friday evening of the month. Any couple interested in<br />
joining should call Judy or Jim Clement at 636-230-9616 for<br />
information.<br />
Please pray for the safety and well being of<br />
the following loved ones of our parishioners<br />
who have been called to military service:<br />
Charles E. Williams II, US Army Warrant<br />
Officer, Cpl. John R. Weber, III, USMC,<br />
Major Matthew Kelly, Spc. Donald Robert Marschall, Jr., Michael<br />
C. Wood, Army, Airman Joseph Sidlo,M/Sgt Don Haga, A/C<br />
Christine Haga, 1 st Lt. Colin Moran, Army, Sgt. Erik Thompson,<br />
Warrant Officer Alicia G. Mejia-Adkins, Sgt. 1 st Class Michael<br />
Adkins, U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas Jablonski, USMC, Sgt. Mark<br />
Nitz, USMC, USAF, Pfc. David Schmiedeskamp, Pvt. David Michael<br />
Johnston, Capt. Mark Jackson, IV, Ltc. D. A. Sims II, US Army,<br />
LCPL <strong>Peter</strong> Lucier and 2nd Lieut. Jeremy Reynolds, U.S. Army.<br />
Prayer List: Please pray for the following parishioners<br />
who are in need of God’s healing presence:<br />
Dorothy Puleo, Liam Kocher, Agnes Droppelman, Jack Morris,<br />
Joshua Beck, Bob Hutcheson, Mary Bauer, Mary Fuegner,<br />
Colleen Barrett, Mary Brueggeman, Jim Felling, Dorothy<br />
Friedrich, Olga Marden, Cornelia Schindler, Charlene Henke,<br />
Scott Goddard, <strong>St</strong>ephanie Baer, Darrell LaChance, Christopher<br />
Day, Addie Neal, Jesse Kinslow, Lou Harms, Peg Brady, Sally<br />
Chenot, Mary Dykstra, Denise O’Rourke, Rev. Gerald Palcheck,<br />
Wendel Folks, Mary McIntosh, Julie Simpson, Cameron Elias,<br />
Dana Kras, Jane Dubois, Maggie Brennan, Jessica Colter, David<br />
Shea, Patrick McNamara, Bill Walborn, Dr. James O’Rourke,<br />
Virginia Saputo, Allen Chott, Donna Friskel, Crissy Carroll, Glenn<br />
Shepperd, Mark Weidenbenner, Maizie & Darrell Roegner, Lillian<br />
Klump, Michael H. Kopp, David Benson, Jeanne McCamish,<br />
Jack Smith and Dennis Fogarty.<br />
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER<br />
August 21, 2011<br />
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION<br />
"In biblical Hebrew, shekhinah is used to denote the<br />
dwelling or settling presence of God, especially in the<br />
Temple in Jerusalem, and also God's presence which<br />
traveled with the people. In Roman <strong>Catholic</strong><br />
tradition, we reserve the Blessed Sacrament in a<br />
tabernacle - God is present everywhere, yet specific<br />
holy places are important. The tabernacle is a point<br />
of permanent contact with the Sacred."<br />
(from In the Presence, Joan Ridley, OSB)<br />
The following Holy Hours are in need of an adorer:<br />
Tuesday Noon<br />
Wednesday 1:00PM<br />
Thursday 3:00PM and 6:00PM<br />
Friday 9:00AM<br />
The following hours are in need of a partner:<br />
Monday 8:00AM and 3:00PM<br />
Tuesday 7:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM & 7:00PM<br />
Thursday 11:00AM, 8:00PM<br />
Friday 6:00PM<br />
Please call Kathy Fotouhi, 821-4347.<br />
Some Items include:<br />
Prescription eye glasses, sun glasses, several rosaries and other<br />
religious items, umbrellas, miscellaneous clothing and children’s<br />
books.<br />
Lost & Found items are located in the Usher’s Room in the<br />
Gathering Space in the back of church. Contact an usher for<br />
assistance.<br />
A Marriage Encounter weekend is 44 hours for married couples<br />
to get away from jobs, or children, or chores, or phones and focus<br />
only on each other. If you would like greater depth, growth and<br />
enrichment in your relationship, register for a Marriage Encounter<br />
weekend on either September 23-25 or December 2-4 in the <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Louis area. Call or visit 314-469-7317 and www.stl-wwmr.org.<br />
for more details.<br />
TREASURE REPORT AT-A-GLANCE<br />
“For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.”<br />
Romans 11:29<br />
God has a special mission in mind for each of us and He has<br />
given us the gifts that we need to accomplish that mission. We<br />
are called to be good stewards by using the gifts that God has<br />
given us to do the work that God has planned for us alone. If we<br />
deny our gifts or fail to use them as God calls us to use them, then<br />
some part of God’s work will be left undone.<br />
Offertory for August 14, 2011<br />
Total Parishioners Receiving Envelopes 1,918<br />
386 Envelopes Returned $24,198.<br />
Loose Donations $1,239.